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SmackDown Recap for the April 2, 2019 Episode of SmackDown Live
The First Hour
The show begins with the latest edition of the “KO Show” with its host, Kevin Owens.
Kevin introduces his guests to the ring; Randy Orton and AJ Styles arrive to appear on the “KO Show”.
Kevin mentions Randy ruined Kurt Angle’s last SmackDown Live match against AJ Styles the week before. Randy says he’s proud of what he did. Randy says he is saving us from having to watch two wrestlers out of their prime fight one another.
“Really? This is coming from a guy who’s been in the ring with all these legends and has only learned one move.” -AJ Styles
AJ says Randy only knows one move. Randy says he was wrestling at WrestleMania while AJ was wrestling in armories.
“I was wrestling in armories… while you were in the WWE failing drug tests…” -AJ Styles
Randy says if AJ was half as good as he thinks he is, he would’ve been in WWE a long time ago. Randy tells AJ, since John Cena is in Hollywood, he’s the new corporate b*tch.
Kevin gets the hell out of Dodge. Randy and AJ start brawling in the ring. AJ attempts the Phenomenal Forearm, but Randy counters it into the RKO.
8-Man Tag Team: Rick O’Shea & Aleister Black and The Usos vs The Bar and Nakamura & Rusev
Result: Jimmy pins Rusev
- The Usos hit a double Superkick for the win
Alexa Bliss shows up after the match. Corey Graves gets a little too excited on commentary.
Alexa announces The Usos will defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championships in a Fatal Four-Way Tag Team against The Bar, Ricochet & Aleister Black, and Rusev & Nakamura.
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce arrive to the ring next. They talk about their Women’s Tag Team Title match at WrestleMania.
“We already beat the current champions, Sasha Banks and Bayley, right here on SmackDown Live!… We will make WrestleMania… ICONIC!” -Peyton Royce
1-on-3 Handicap Falls Count Anywhere: The Miz vs SAnitY
Result: Miz pins Young
- Before the match, The Miz takes to the mic. He says that he is powerful because of his family. He promises to beat Shane McMahon anywhere and everywhere at WrestleMania. Miz says he is now fighting for his dad’s honor.
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“Hey, Shane, you have a dad… I guess that makes you a son of a b*tch.” -The Miz
- Before the match starts, Shane McMahon arrives to cheer for SAnitY
- During mid-match, Shane returns to change the stipulation to a Falls Count Anywhere
- The Miz drives a crate into Eric Young’s head and pins him in the parking lot
The Second Hour
Corey Graves introduces Becky Lynch to the ring.
Becky takes her mic and stands on top of the announce table. She points out how different things are this time around than a year before, but everything changed when the fire nation attacked.
Becky says she fought with everything to be the main event of WrestleMania. Becky promises to walk out of the main event with both Women’s Championships.
18-Man Mixed Tag Team: The Hardy Boyz, Heavy Machinery, R-Truth, Carmella, Naomi, Asuka and Nikki Cross vs Andrade, Zelina Vega, The Club, EC3, Shelton Benjamin, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose and Lana
Result: Chaos reigns and each person takes turns throwing each other over the top rope
“Hey, pretty lady!” Otis to Mandy Rose
One on One: Samoa Joe vs Ali
Result: Joe submits Ali
- Joe locks in the Coquina Clutch to submit Ali
The WWE Championship contract signing is up next. Daniel Bryan and Rowan make their way out. Kofi and The New Day arrive afterwards.
Daniels says that Kofi is nothing but a “B player”. Daniel says the fans are fickle, and they will stop cheering for Kofi like they stopped cheering for him.
Kofi says he’s ok with being let down with a lack of opportunities for eleven years because they all led up to this moment. He says Daniel is nervous about their match because he knows he will be beaten.
Kofi and Daniel sign the contract and make their ‘Mania match official.
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