WWE Smackdown results - June 27, 2014
WWE Smackdown, taped from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania aired on Friday Night featuring all the final build-up to the upcoming Money In The Bank pay-per-view which will take place on Sunday, June 29, at the TD Garden in Boston Massachusetts.
With the go home show 48 hours away from all the PPV action, we take a look at the events and results from last night.
Triple H confident that The Authority will reign supreme on Sunday
The show opened with Triple H making his way into the ring accompanied by Randy Orton and Seth Rollins. The Game placed his bets on the Authority as he said that it would be a historical night for the faction as both his subordinates, Orton and Rollins will emerge victorious in their respective MITB Ladder matches.The Vier will become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion and Rollins will earn the briefcase in the traditional MITB match.
However, the confidence shown by Hunter on his teammates wasn’t reflected in the attitude of Orton and Rollins as their was an air of distrust visible between the two. Rollins stated that Orton could fail to in his mission to be crowned as the new champion and in becoming the face of the WWE. Triple H got things under control as he managed to reduced the tension between the two before announcing a match between Dean Ambrose and Bad News Barrett.
Dean Ambrose vs Bad News Barrett
Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett and Dean Ambrose, both of whom are contenders in the second MITB Ladder match, squared off against each other in the first battle of the night. It was a bout that featured some hard-hitting action. Barret gained the initiative after planting a long boot on Ambrose. He continued to wok on Ambrose but not after the Lunatic Fringe delivered a Clothesline. Finally, Ambrose finished off Barrett with Dirty Deeds to pick up a victory.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Jack Swagger came out with Zeb Colter after the match ended as the Real American unloaded himself on Barrett. Barrett was sent to the barricades for two times after which the British Brawler looked injured. Ambrose reemerged and attacked Swagger as the fight continued at ringside. Rollins launched a sneak attack on his former partner as he threw him into the steel steps. Rollins trash-talked him a bit and gave him the curb stomp to be a step ahead heading into Sunday night.
Paige vs Cameron
With no.1 Divas championship contender Paige joining ringside at the announcer’s table, her Funkadactyl partner Cameron and Divas champion Paige engaged in a Divas feud that saw Cameron hold the upper hand initially after delivering the Code Breaker. She locked Paige with the head scissors, but Paige came back with a Paige Turner to secure a win on the night.
Winner: Paige
After the match was over, Naomi had to interfere as both the competitors looked to continue their brawl even after the bell. With Paige turning her back, Cameron pushed Naomi which resulted in a collision with the English Diva. It looked like the two competitors for MITB were about to engage in a feud before referee John Cone interfered and did his job.
Bray Wyatt vs Sheamus
The two contenders for the MITB WWE title Ladder match faced each other in a one-on-one match with the Wyatts at Bray’s corner. The Usos came out to even things out. Sheamus delivered the Cloverleaf, but the Wyatts interfered resulting in a high boot finish from Luke Harper as the match was disqualified by the official.
Winner: Sheamus by DQ
The Wyatts attacked Sheamus, but The Usos were there to take them out. Sheamus went for the Brogue Kick on their evil leader, but Bray Wyatt managed to duck in and escape the ring preventing any further damage.