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WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DREW CRASHES THE PARTY, BUTCH VS KAISER, RONDA IS REINSTATED, A VIKING RULES MATCH, AND MORE

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Match Number One: Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods versus Erik and Ivar in a Viking Rules Match

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Kofi and Woods with kicks to Erik and Ivar and then they punch Erik and Ivar in the corner. Kofi and Woods with splashes to Ivar and Erik. Kofi and Woods with a double drop kick to Ivar. Kofi and Woods with kicks in the corner and Kofi with a drop kick into the corner. Kofi and Woods with flip dives onto Ivar and Erik. Ivar is sent into a shield by Kofi and Woods and then they avoid Erik swinging a shield. Woods with a hesitation drop kick into a shield over Erik’s head. Kofi with a splash off the ringside barrier onto Ivar for a near fall.

We go to commercial.

We are back and the match has moved to the crowd and Woods with a cross body off the dasher board onto Ivar and Erik for a near fall. Kofi kicks Erik and Erik sends Kofi over the ringside barrier. Woods sends Erik onto Kofi. Ivar sends Woods into the ringside barrier and Ivar with a cross body against the ringside barrier for a near fall. Erik kicks Kofi to stop him from using a kendo stick. Erik sets to swing at Kofi but Kofi with a back heel kick and then he hits Erik with the kendo stick. Kofi misses and Erik with a uranage for a near fall. Erik holds Kofi and Ivar hits Kofi in the back with the kendo stick.

Ivar goes to the floor when Kofi drops down and then he moves and Erik hits the turnbuckles. Kofi kicks Ivar on the floor. Kofi goes under the ring and gets a toy sledgehammer. Kofi plays Whack a Viking with Erik for a near fall. Woods gets a table from under the ring and Kofi says they need two. Ivar hits Kofi and Woods from behind with forearms. Kofi is put on the ship’s deck and Erik with a knee. Erik slams Ivar onto Kofi. Woods with a tornado DDT on the boat and gets a near fall. Ivar blocks a tornado DDT from Woods and Woods with a super kick. Ivar with a seated splash in the corner. Ivar with a World’s Strongest Slam from the turnbuckles but Kofi breaks up the cover with a double stomp.

We go to commercial.

We are back and two tables are set up next to the front of the ship. Woods with an enzuigiri to Erik and then he hits a drop kick through the ropes to Ivar. Woods with a rolling elbow to Erik followed by a leg lariat and leg sweep. Woods with a back senton and he goes back to the floor. Woods gets a chair and Erik with a forearm to knock Woods to the mat. Erik blocks a Stroke onto the chair and Kofi joins in to make it a double Stroke. Ivar breaks up the cover. Ivar with a Spin Kick of Doom and he gets Erik back to the land of the conscious. Erik gives Kofi to Ivar and Woods sends Erik to the floor. Ivar drops Kofi on the mat and Ivar goes for a moonsault but misses when Kofi moves. Kofi goes up top and hits Shadows over Hell. Woods with a springboard elbow drop but Erik breaks up the cover. Kofi sends Erik over the top rope to the floor.

Kofi with a running trust fall onto Ivar while Woods hits a splash onto Erik and they both get near falls. Erik and Ivar lawn dart Kofi into the mast. Woods throws a shield at Ivar. Erik sends Woods onto the boat. Woods with a thrust kick and he sets for a power bomb through the tables. Erik blocks it and Woods with forearms to stop a back body drop. Woods with head butts. Ivar hits Woods with a shield. Ivar hits Kofi with a shield as Kofi comes off the turnbuckles. Erik and Ivar set for a double choke slam through the tables and send him through the tables. Ivar gets the three count.

Winners: Ivar and Erik

We take a look at the start of the title reign. On August 30, 2020, Roman Reigns won the Universal Championship at Payback. Roman has defended the title 23 times against 14 different people. Roman has smashed all competition and earned his place at the head of the table. We celebrate and acknowledge the two year title reign of Roman Reigns.

We go to commercial.

Sami Zayn is in the locker room and Jimmy is happy to see him and Jey is there. Jey says Sami’s jacket isn’t the tribal print. Sami mentions that Roman has been champion for two years and it hasn’t been done in decades. Sami says he has photos ready for the celebration.

Jey says Paul should be here for the celebration.

Jey asks why couldn’t Sami help him against Owens. Then he says that Sami appears to have everything under control so he leaves.

Kayla Braxton is in the back. She is joined by Shayna Baszler.

Shayna says she will be the Smackdown Women’s Champion and she will make Liv suffer. She will tear her apart limb by limb. She will take every joint and crank and twist it until Liv begs for mercy . . .

Liv shows up and she says she is not going to quit. She will not tap out. She says she will rip Shayna’s arm off.

Shayna tells Liv to try and Liv tells her to watch her.

Karrion Kross says Drew’s moment tonight will be to reflect on being humbled last week. Roman will have a moment to commemorate being champion for two years. Karrion says that Drew Gulak will have a moment tonight that he will regret.

We go to commercial.

We are back with more about Roman Reigns.

Paul says Roman has been THE Main Event. He has main evented the 16 biggest shows. He has faced legends, champions, and Hall of Famers. Sixteen times, Roman Reigns has emerged victorious.

Match Number Two: Karrion Kross (with Scarlett) versus Drew Gulak

Kross kicks Drew and then he grabs Drew by the throat and backs him into the corner. Drew with forearms and a chop but they have no effect. Drew with chops after Kross tells him to do it. Drew with forearms and Kross with a boot. Dross with a clothesline and forearms in the corner. Kross with a Doomsday Saito. Kross with the Kross Jacket and Gulak taps out.

Winner: Karrion Kross

After the match, Kross refuses to release the hold for a bit.

We take a look at Ronda Rousey’s appearance on last week’s Smackdown.

We go to commercial.

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