{"id":11886,"date":"2016-02-25T21:21:20","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T03:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=11886"},"modified":"2016-02-27T02:45:48","modified_gmt":"2016-02-27T08:45:48","slug":"225-wwe-smackdown-parkss-complete-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2016\/02\/25\/225-wwe-smackdown-parkss-complete-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/25 WWE Smackdown Results &#8211; Parks&#8217;s Complete Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2340783290\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Six-man tag action main events Smackdown, as Chris Jericho, A.J. Styles, and a mystery partner take on the tag team champions, The New Day. Also: Triple H addresses his attack on Roman Reigns Monday night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WWE Smackdown review<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> February 25, 2016<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Taped 2\/23\/16 in Indianapolis, IN.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Aired on USA Network<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> By Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist (Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gregmparks\" target=\"_blank\">@gregmparks<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; WWE Open.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Shown in slow motion were parts of the main event of the main event from Fastlane, culminating with the win by Roman Reigns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Triple H was out first in his business suit, WWE World Title slung over his shoulder. He placed the title on a small, dressed-up table in mid-ring. Hunter became poetic right off the bat, revealing that they were lyrics to a Rolling Stones song. He said if Roman Reigns forgot who he was, there\u2019s no doubt now. Hunter said his attack on Reigns was retribution for Roman\u2019s attack on him months ago. They showed Triple H\u2019s beat-down of Reigns from Raw. They also showed a picture of Reigns post-surgery. Hunter reminded everyone that he is the Authority, and it\u2019s human nature to challenge that. He said he\u2019s been there before, but you can\u2019t beat authority. He said the people know that too, that they might want to buck the system but in the end, they know their place. Roman wants to be champion more than anything in the world, he said, but it takes blood, sweat, and tears to do so. He said Reigns has the sweat, and then pulled out a medical bandage covered with what is presumably Roman\u2019s blood. So he has that. Hunter said he\u2019ll get the last of those at Wrestlemania, that being Roman\u2019s tears. This was clearly a heel promo from Hunter and the piped in crowd noise certainly indicated WWE\u2019s desire for him to be a heel. That\u2019s an update for people who feel Hunter has actually been a babyface in this feud.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Mauro Ranallo, Jerry \u201cThe King\u201d Lawler, and Byron Saxton were shown at ringside, reacting to Triple H\u2019s promo. Ranallo talked about Reigns\u2019 \u201cnasal reconstruction surgery\u201d that took place this week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; In six-man tag action, New Day faces Chris Jericho, A.J. Styles, and a mystery partner.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; We\u2019ll also look back at Shane McMahon\u2019s return on Raw.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3701760866\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>1 \u2013 THE LUCHA DRAGONS &amp; NEVILLE &amp; DOLPH ZIGGLER vs. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS<\/p>\n<p>Saxton called The League of Nations, \u201cLeague of Bullies.\u201d Ow, kitty can scratch. The match broke down right at the bell, with all eight men pairing off with a counterpart. The Dragons flew through the ropes and into Alberto Del Rio and Rusev, but the heels blocked both offensive moves. Side slam by King Barrett on Ziggler as they cut to break with the heels in control at 1:03 of the match.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>Back at 4:52 of the match with Barrett still in control of Ziggler. Ranallo mentioned the Winds of Change hit by Barrett before the break, so someone must\u2019ve gotten into his ear after he called it a spinning side slam before the break. Del Rio came in and continued working over Ziggler. Rusev dropped a few running elbows, but the best he could do was a two-count. Each heel got a chance to shine against Ziggler thanks to frequent tags. Ziggler fired back with a superkick after Sheamus screamed, \u201care you not entertained?!\u201d Neville tagged in at 7:18. He took out all of the heels and set up for his finish on his fellow countryman. Kalisto catapulted onto Rusev, but Rusev caught him. Suicide dive by Sin Cara to take out Rusev. Red Arrow connected, but Del Rio knocked him off the pin. In the end, Sheamus tagged in and Brogue Kicked Neville, picking up the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: The League of Nations, at 8:45. Now the League of Nations are slightly more credible than the Social Outcasts. I liked changing up the formula to start the match before they went to commercial.<\/p>\n<p>Replays were shown of some of the finishing sequence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Back to the announcers, who sent it to a WWE.com interview from earlier in the day. Renee Young talked to Kevin Owens, who had an announcement. Owens said he was inspired by the actions of Dean Ambrose on Raw, and described everything Ambrose did. He wanted to reward Ambrose for showing heart, and challenge Ambrose for a rematch for the Intercontinental Title. Young said Ambrose isn\u2019t there, he\u2019s home recuperating. Owens said it was a shame because he\u2019s beaten pretty much everyone. Big Show\u2019s giant skillet-sized hand was placed on Owens\u2019 shoulder. Owens said he hasn\u2019t beaten him yet. Owens said they\u2019re on the Road to KO-Mania, while Show should be on the road to retirement. Show didn\u2019t take kindly to that jab, grabbing Owens by the collar and telling him they\u2019ve got a match against each other later in the show.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2999425000\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; A Harriet Tubman quote was shown on-screen in honor of Black History Month.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The Dudley Boyz came to the ring for singles action. As they did so, they showed the Dudleys turning on The Usos from three weeks ago. Before the match began (and with the Usos in the ring), Bubba Ray got on the mic and talked about how they\u2019re no longer in the table business. He said they\u2019re not a nostalgia act and they\u2019re deserving of the titles. D-Von said some things as well, with Bubba finishing up the mic work by saying that the fans can shove it.<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 D-VON DUDLEY vs. JIMMY USO<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy got the early advantage. Bubba pulled a table out from under the ring, causing Jey to come after him. As the ref was distracted by Jey and the table, Bubba went onto the other side of the ring and shook the ropes, knocking Jimmy off the top rope. D-Von rolled up Jimmy for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: D-Von, at 0:47. Good, easy heat for the Dudley Boyz. Glad they\u2019re giving Bubba ample time to opportunities to cut promos.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Big Show vs. Kevin Owens is still to come.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Next, Shane McMahon\u2019s dramatic return to Raw.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The announcers talked about Raw being the #1 show socially on Monday night. They pitched it to a video package of Shane McMahon\u2019s return on Raw.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Next Monday night, The Undertaker returns to Raw.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Backstage were Chris Jericho and A.J. Styles. Jericho helpfully recapped his storyline with Styles in one of those \u201chelpful for the viewers but would make no sense for him to say it in a real-life conversation\u201d moments. Styles and Jericho both excitedly talked about their tag match set for later in the show. Jericho said if they can beat New Day tonight, it would put them in contention for the tag titles. They were still looking for a third man as a partner. Jericho said Styles wrestled in Japan and asked if he had Funaki\u2019s number. Styles said Funaki never gave it to him. Mark Henry walked up and said New Day is a bunch of clowns and he wanted to teach them a serious lesson. Jericho accepted Henry as their partner. Henry shook Jericho\u2019s hand too hard and Henry seemed to go into bad-ass mode. He slapped A.J. in the shoulder and said he\u2019d see him out there. A.J. sold it like it hurt.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Big Show came out to face Kevin Owens, next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; They announced that The Godfather would be going into the Hall-of-Fame this year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; As Big Show waited in the ring for Owens, they showed Ryback walking out on the Fastlane six-man tag rematch on Raw, allowing The Wyatt Family to beat Kane and Big Show. They also replayed Ryback\u2019s interview post-match.<\/p>\n<p>3 \u2013 THE BIG SHOW vs. KEVIN OWENS<\/p>\n<p>Big hip-toss by Show on Owens. Owens fought back by dropkicking Show\u2019s leg. Enzugiri, but Show shook it off pretty easily. He pounded on Owens in the corner, then slapped him in the chest. Owens rolled to ringside to catch his breath. Show brought Owens back onto the apron, but Owens sent Show throat-first across the top rope. Chokeslam from Show back in the ring, but Owens rolled out. Show went after Owens and shoved him back into the ring. Show tried to climb to the top rope, but Owens met him up there. Show grabbed Owens by the throat as they struggled to find their footing. Owens pulled Show\u2019s leg and crotched the big man across the top rope. Show ended up outside and was counted out.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Owens, at 3:04. The win feeds into the loudmouth gimmick of Owens, and the cheap way he won works makes his talk even more empty.<\/p>\n<p>Owens acted shocked that he won, taking his title and escaping before Show could get him some. They replayed Show getting crotched across the top rope.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The main event six-man tag is still to come.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Next, Becky Lynch vs. Natalya.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>4 \u2013 NATALYA vs. BECKY LYNCH<\/p>\n<p>The ladies touched hands in a sign of sportsmanship to begin the match. Lynch bridged out of a pin and dropkicked Nattie. Lynch missed a leg-drop, leading to a German suplex by Natalya. As Natalya went to ringside to bring Lynch back in, Tamina and Naomi came out. They took out Nattie for the disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Natalya, via DQ, at 1:21. I\u2019d love to see a long-form match between these two.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, Naomi and Tamina tried to go after Lynch next, but Sasha Banks ran out to make the save. Charlotte came out with a mic and with her father at her side. Charlotte said she just found out that the Divas Title #1 contender\u2019s match between Lynch and Banks will be on Raw this coming Monday \u2013 and she\u2019ll be at ringside to observe. Charlotte wished them both the best of luck.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The Lunatic vs. The Beast from Raw will be shown next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The Social Outcasts were finishing up their entrance out of break. R-Truth was next. Before the bell could ring for Truth vs. Heath Slater, Goldust came out to his music. Truth went to talk to Goldust, saying he didn\u2019t want him out there. Goldust said he\u2019d just go into the neutral corner. The fans chanted \u201cGolden Truth,\u201d and Goldust pointed it out to Truth.<\/p>\n<p>5 \u2013 HEATH SLATER vs. R-TRUTH<\/p>\n<p>After a few leap-frogs by Slater, Truth held onto the ropes and thrusted in Slater\u2019s general direction. High hip-toss followed. Running high knee by Slater. Heel kick by Truth put Slater on the mat. Front suplex by Truth. He did a split, then knocked Adam Rose off the apron. Bo Dallas tried to come in. The ref dealt with him while Truth tried to backslide Slater. Goldust nailed Slater in the face to help Slater over on the backslide, leading Truth to pick up the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Truth, at 2:33. If creative plays their cards right, Goldust and Truth winning the tag titles could get a momentous pop.<\/p>\n<p>Truth saw the replay and didn\u2019t seem to thrilled with Goldust\u2019s interference. But he wasn\u2019t outright upset about it either.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Dean Ambrose and his appearance in an ambulance on Raw will be shown next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The announcers talked about Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar. They showed the interaction between the two on Raw.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The New Day came to the ring. Xavier Woods said the Legion of Booty learned not to mess with the New Day. Big E. put down the tag team of Y2A.J. Kofi Kingston made fun of Mark Henry believing he\u2019s still the World\u2019s Strongest Man. They said Xavier Woods would beg to differ, and Woods did some posing. They made more fun of Jericho and Styles as a tag team, then hyped themselves. Woods said they eat together, train together, travel together and bathe together. Big E. and Kofi didn\u2019t like him revealing that. The main event is next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>6 \u2013 THE NEW DAY vs. CHRIS JERICHO &amp; A.J. STYLES &amp; MARK HENRY<\/p>\n<p>Big E. ran over Jericho with a shoulder tackle early on. Henry came in and blocked a Big E. punch. Three headbutts and a big boot to Big E. Henry clotheslined Kingston and Woods. Jericho and Styles both hit slingshot pescados onto New Day. Then all three gyrated in the ring a la the tag champs. They went to break at 1:30 of the match.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>Back at 4:46 with Jericho cutting the ring in half against Woods. New Day took over when Big E. illegally drove Jericho\u2019s head into the turnbuckle. He tagged in and dropped Jericho head-first across the buckle in the heel corner, but as he did, both Woods and Kingston got their feet up to kick Jericho in the head. Woods played the trombone as New Day had things firmly in hand. Kingston cut off an attempted tag by Jericho. Styles made the save on a pin attempt of Jericho by Big E. Jericho finally made the tag at 9:46 of the match. Styles got an opportunity to shine against Woods. The match broke down when Big E. got involved. Kofi went for Trouble in Paradise to Styles, but Jericho pushed his partner out of the way and took one for the team. Styles ended up locking in the Calf Crusher on Woods, who tapped immediately.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: Jericho, Styles, and Henry, at 11:05.<\/p>\n<p>They replayed Jericho\u2019s sacrifice and the finish. Looked like Jericho caught Trouble in Paradise flush in the eye. The babyfaces celebrated as the show ended.<\/p>\n<p>Did you watch Thursday\u2019s Smackdown episode? Send your 0-10 score &amp; Reax to pwtorch@gmail.com for our TV Reax feature.<\/p>\n<p><em>Greg Parks has been covering WWE Smackdown for PWTorch.com since January of 2007. He is the host of \u201cMoonlighting with Greg Parks,\u201d a PWTorch VIP-exclusive audio show posted each weekend. Follow him on Twitter @gregmparks for live Tweeting during Raw, Impact, and PPVs, as well as other bits of wisdom. 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