Smackdown #220 – January, Week #3

[John Greatrix]

John Greatrix’s music hits to start the show as he walks to the ring and grabs a mic. Greatrix: “Tonight, we’re going to give all of you a night of only wrestling. We will be having a night full of Royal Rumble Qualifying Matches. But before we get that going, Dean Ambrose, listen to me carefully. In 11 days, at the Royal Rumble, you will not be getting a Royal Rumble spot. However, you will definitely have a match. You and I will meet in that ring for the Million Dollar Title in a Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match. Get ready to bleed, Dean. Get ready to bleed a lot.” Greatrix tosses the mic down and leaves the ring as we go to commercial break.

Mandy Leon vs. Toni Storm (Women’s Royal Rumble Qualifying Match)
Toni Storm has gone full bore this entire match and hasn’t let Mandy get any offence. After 10 minutes Storm hits a German Suplex that sends Leon into the corner. Storm hits a Running Hip Attack. Storm goes for the pin but Leon miraculously kicks out. Storm picks up the mostly lifeless body of Leon and hits the Storm Zero (Tiger Driver) and goes for the pin, 1...2...3.
Winner: Toni Storm

Omeganis vs. Randy Orton (Men’s Royal Rumble Qualifying Match)
This is the hardest hitting match of the night. Both men give it their all for 20 solid minutes. Randy goes for the Rope Hung DDT but Omeganis pushes through and hits and Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Both men are up and Omeganis hits a Running Crossbody and gets a 2 count. Both men are up again and Randy looks to hit The RKO but Omeganis reverses it into a Full Nelson. Orton is struggling but can’t seem to break free. Omeganis spins Orton around and hits The Omeganis Death Drop (World’s Strongest Slam). Omeganis pins Orton, 1...2...3.
Winner: Omeganis

Dana Brooke vs. Isla Dawn (Women’s Royal Rumble Qualifying Match)
Similar to the women’s match earlier tonight, Dana Brooke seems like she’s on a mission. Last year’s Women’s Royal Rumble is looking to get back on track. After 10 minutes, Brooke hits a Powerslam. Dana tosses Isla into the corner and hits a Handspring Back Elbow. Dana pulls her out and hits a Samoan Driver and goes for the pin, 1...2...3.
Winner: Dana Brooke

James Storm vs. Joey Ryan (Men’s Royal Rumble Qualifying Match)
These 2 men have a pretty slow match. There unfortunately hasn’t been anything too exciting. Ryan tries to go for The YouPorn Plex but storm blocks it and hits The Closing Time (Code Breaker). Storm picks up Ryan and hits the Eye of the Storm (Spinning Crucifix Toss). Storm moves to a corner and waits for Ryan to get to his feet. Ryan uses the ropes and finally stands up and Storm hits the Last Call (Superkick). Storm goes for the cover, 1...2...3.
Winner: James Storm

Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy (Men’s Royal Rumble Qualifying Match)
This has been a high-paced, 30 minute match. Hardy is in control after countering with The Whisper in the Wind. Hardy hits a running forearm followed by and second and a third. Hardy hits a front dropkick followed by a running senton and a pin but Bryan is out at 2. Hardy goes to the top but Bryan pushes the ref into the ropes which makes Hardy drop crotch first on the turnbuckle. Bryan climbs up with Hardy and hits a Superplex. Bryan waits for Hardy to get up and hits a Running Knee Strike. Bryan covers Hardy, 1...2...3.
Winner: Daniel Bryan