The April 3, 2020 edition of Friday Night SmackDown was pre-recorded in Orlando, FL with a closed set at the WWE Performance Center.
The “Go-Home” special edition is set to be even more unique as WWE was forced to re-edit the show for tonight as the first segment was originally set to be Roman Reigns and Goldberg. It’s interesting to see how things work out, we will know soon enough as SmackDown is set to air on Fox tonight beginning at 8:00pm EST.
Featured below are WWE Friday Night SmackDown results from April 3rd, 2020. written by wrestling-edge.com’s newest female reporter, Jamie Rush. Follow me on Twitter:
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN RESULTS (4/3): ORLANDO, FL
The April 3, 2020 edition of Friday Night SmackDown was pre-recorded in Orlando, FL with a closed set at the WWE Performance Center.
The “Go-Home” special edition is set to be even more unique as WWE was forced to re-edit the show for tonight as the first segment was originally set to be Roman Reigns and Goldberg. It’s interesting to see how things work out, we will know soon enough as SmackDown is set to air on Fox tonight beginning at 8:00pm EST.
Featured below are WWE Friday Night SmackDown results from April 3rd, 2020. written by Rajah.com’s newest female reporter, Jamie Rush. Follow me on Twitter @JamieRush312
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN RESULTS (4/3): ORLANDO, FL.
Show Opening
Are you ready for a good time? The open package is shown as tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown kicks off for the April 3, 2020 episode, only one NIGHT from Wrestlemania. We are welcomed to the WWE Performance Center by Michael Cole.
In-Ring Show Opener
As we enter the Performance Center, there are several ladders set up in and around the ring, six directors chairs are set up in the center of the ring, though The Miz and John Morrison are nowhere to be seen for their “The Dirt Sheet” segment.
The Usos make their way to the ring as their music sounds. Jimmy and Jey then hype each other up as they claim they will become the new tag-team champions following the Ladder Match at Wrestlemania tomorrow evening. As they continue on, they are interrupted by the sounds of New Day’s music beginning over the speakers.
New Day’s music continues as Big E and Kofi Kingston make their way to the top of the ramp in the Performance Center, looking down at Jimmy and Jey Uso as they begin singing, “Ohh Noo! Ohhh Nooo!” They continue to chant it over and over as they roll into the ring, joining Jimmy and Jey Uso.
Big E states he and Kingston are going to climb the ladder and take the championship titles from Miz and Morrison. Jimmy and Jey interject saying New Day will have to get past them first. Then adding “if you recall, as soon as ‘Dumb and Dumber’ got involved, y’all was about to get run up on.” Kingston replies, “The way I remember it, we had y’all handled and then Lloyd and Harry came out.”
They then argue with Jimmy and Jey over how the match went down as a loud clearing of a throat from backstage is heard. The Miz again clears his throat. Miz states “Don’t mind us, it’s not like this is my show or anything.” He adds that although he and Morrison are “turtleneck tough guys” this is the mistreatment they’ve grown accustom to.
Miz continues, “Defend your titles against the entire division at Elimination Chamber” Morrison responds, “Did that.” Miz then states, “Fight two teams who don’t deserve the opportunity in a Ladder Match.” Morrison again responds, “Why Not?” Miz states they do what needs done, because that’s what winners do.
Miz explains they all claim to be buddy buddy until it comes down to it in the ring, and while they are bickering back and forth, that is when Miz and Morrison will take that opportunity to climb the ladders to retain their championship. With that, Miz and Morrison then climb the ladders set up at the top of the ramp on the stage, The Miz stating, “That’s why we are the greatest tag team of the 21st Century” and as they reach the top, in unison they proclaim, “Be Jealous!”
The Usos and New Day both exit the ring and begin to run up the ramp towards The Miz and John Morrison who are still climbing down the ladders, a brawl is under way as Kingston holds Morrison and Jimmy throws a Super-kick as Morrison side steps and Jimmy accidentally strikes Kingston. Miz and Morrison grab another ladder and run at the remaining superstars standing, one man at either end of the ladder, wiping them out.
Miz and Morrison once again climb to the top of the ladders at the top of the ramp, this time holding their tag-team championship belts above them as their music plays out the segment.
Announcement
Michael Cole then turns his attention to John Cena, announcing that John Cena is present at the Performance Center tonight and has his response to Bray Wyatt’s request for a Firefly Fun House Match.
Cole then states that for our throwback of the evening, we will witness The Ric Flair Farewell Match is going to be relived later tonight!
Women’s Triple Threat Match
Naomi vs. Lacey Evans vs. TaminaNaomi’s music sounds as we head back to the ring in the Performance Center. The black-lights are turned up as fluorescent Naomi dances and gyrates her way down ramp, entering the ring as the laser lights flash around her. Naomi is leaning on the ropes as Cole announces the Triple Threat Match will begin when we come back from commercial break.
As we come back from commercial break, Women’s Champion Bayley who has held the title for 315 days accord to Cole, and her friend Sasha Banks has joined Michael Cole at the commentator’s desk at ringside. Cole points out he won a rap battle once and could maybe be on Banks’s album. Sasha declines.
Lacey Evans music sounds as she makes her way down the ramp, walking around the ring, placing her southern belle hat on Michael Cole, then throwing her boa at Bayley as she continues on to the ring. Out next is Tamina as her music sounds.
Cole leads us into the video clip of Tamina last week where she stated, “Actions speak louder than words” and attacked Evans and Naomi in the ring, where Banks and Bayley ran off to safety. Back in the ring, the bell rings and the match begins.
Lacey Evans with a Basement Dropkick on Tamina early on. Off the top rope, Naomi going after Tamina as well. Tamina throws Evans through the ropes. Tamina dominating the triple threat match as we go to commercial break!
We are back with Friday Night SmackDown where we see Naomi and Tamina battling it out inside the ring. Naomi with a double leg kick on Tamina from the corner of the ring. Michael Cole states that rumor has it Bayley thinks she’s the new “Boss” on Friday Night SmackDown. Banks says that Bayley is the “Role Model” and Banks is the “Boss”.
Evans jumps over the top rope re-entering the ring, a Clothesline on Tamina. Naomi nails a Springboard Kickoff. Lacey Evans and Naomi go at it on the outside of the ring. Sasha Banks throws Evans into the steel stairs on the outside of the ring. Naomi with a kick to the head of Banks, Banks slams her face off the floor ringside.
Naomi re-enters the ring and goes after Tamina. Tamina lands a Samoan Drop on Naomi for the cover. Naomi kicks out. Bayley asks what Cole has against her, then leaves stating she’s sick of him. With No Disqualifications in this match, Bayley with the assist on Naomi then a Super-kick follows by Tamina.
Tamina goes for the cover on Naomi, getting the three count victory.
Winner: Tamina
After the Match
Bayley enters the ring carrying her belt stating to Tamina, “We need competitors like you! I am so glad to have you here, so proud to have you in our match.” Bayley extends her hand to Tamina for a handshake. Tamina shakes her hand but stares her down.
As Bayley looks away to exit the ring, Tamina lands a Super-kick on the back of Bayley, dropping her to the mat inside the ring. At this point, Sasha Banks is standing inside the ring, asking Tamina if she remembers the days of Team Bad, Tamina with a Samoan Drop on Banks.
Both Bayley and Sasha Banks left laying in the ring as Tamina stares them down.
Announcement
Michael Cole again reminds us John Cena will be giving his answer in regards to the Fire-fly Funhouse Match later tonight.
Backstage
As we once again return from commercial break, we see Tucker backstage getting stretched out and prepared for his match later tonight.
Intro into Wrestlemania Rewind
Michael Cole then states with it being Wrestlemania season, we have been seeing some of the best Wrestlemania matches of all time. Cole continues on stating what we are about to see is one of his favorites, Wrestlemania 24, Orlando, FL Nature Boy Ric Flair and The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. 2008.
Wrestlemania 24 Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels
The Nature Boy and The Heartbreak Kid go toe to toe in this memorable Wrestlemania match up! I will return when we return to the Performance Center for the April 3, 2020 Friday Night SmackDown showing!
Winner: Shawn Michaels
<i>Over 70,000 fans paying their respects as Ric Flair teared up… “I’m Sorry” before delivering Sweet Chin Music. I can’t lie, I teared up a little bit. Hey! It’s still real to me too!</i>
Back to Friday Night SmackDown!!
Announcement
Michael Cole welcomes us back to Friday Night SmackDown as he quickly recaps the ending of the Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels match at Wrestlemania, stating it was one of the sadder moments in WWE history.
Cole then turns his attention to an event from last week’s Friday Night SmackDown where Elias was attacked by King Corbin. Following the assault, Cole states the match is still set for this weekend, though he’s unsure as to the state of Elias’s medical condition and whether he will be cleared for the match.
Cole once again re-directs attention to the Goldberg match. Cole doesn’t even mention Roman Reigns, as he states Goldberg will defend his title against Braun Strowman.
Backstage
Otis is seen standing backstage as Tucker walks up to him, doing his chicken cluck sound. Otis asks Tucker to leave him a little piece of Ziggler because “he’s mine” Otis states. Tucker agrees, then says there is something else. Tucker states he saw Mandy earlier to which Otis stutters and stammers “Was it today? yesterday? what was she wearing?”
Tucker states that Mandy asked about Otis, that’s it. Tucker then says she was headed to Dolph’s dressing room. Otis gets a text message and clucks again as he runs off excited. Tucker asks where he’s going as their match is next. Otis states he’ll be back. With that, we go to commercial break!
Wrestlemania Promo
A Promo for the Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair match at Wrestlemania “Too Big For Just One Night” is shown as we return to SmackDown from the commercial break.
Tucker vs. Dolph Ziggler
Tucker makes his way out to the sound of Heavy Machinery’s music playing over the speakers in the Performance Center. (Apparently Otis didn’t make it back in time for the match after receiving his mysterious text…)
As Tucker enters the ring, Michael Cole sends us into a video clip from 2 weeks ago during a Heavy Machinery match where Dolph Ziggler interrupted mid-match to share photos of himself and Mandy Rose together to distract Otis. The plan backfiring as Otis went into a violent rage, attacking everyone and everything he could get his hands on ringside.
The video clip ends, Dolph Ziggler’s music sounds as Ziggler makes his way down to the ring. Ziggler is all smiles as he heads to ringside, stopping at the apron, then climbing in. The bell rings and the match officially begins. The two circle each other in the ring. Ziggler dropping to a crawl, sliding around Tucker as he shows off his agility.
Michael Cole reminds the WWE Universe of the original Valentine’s Day plans between Otis and Mandy Rose and how Ziggler swooped in and stole Rose away with trickery. Due to Ziggler rubbing it in Otis’s face week after week, Otis’s best friend Tucker plans to tear Ziggler apart in tonight’s match. Tucker with multiple kicks on Ziggler, dropping Ziggler to the mat.
Ziggler with a Neck Breaker on Tucker followed by an Elbow to the chest. Ziggler goes for the quick pin, Tucker kicks out at two. Ziggler with a Headlock on Tucker before he can get back to his feet. Tucker finally back to his feet, Ziggler lands a Drop Kick, sending Tucker right back to the mat. A Chin Lock by Ziggler, Tucker stands up with Ziggler still holding on.
Ziggler with a Drop Kick attempt, Tucker catches Ziggler’s legs and throws him into the corner. Tucker runs shoulder first into the post, Ziggler lands a DDT as we go to commercial break once again.
We come back from commercial break and the top 5 fan commercials from the past 5 years #3 is shown.
Back in the Performance Center, Tucker with a big blow to the midsection of Ziggler for the release. Tucker sends Ziggler across the ring, Ziggler rolling to the outside. Tucker follows Ziggler to the outside, bouncing Ziggler off the announce table.
Ziggler then driven into the barricade. The referee beginning his count. The ref gets to five, Tucker rolls in and smiles as he rolls back out. Tucker throws Ziggler into the steel stairs at ringside. Tucker back into the ring, Side Slam for the pin… Ziggler puts his foot on the rope breaking the count at two.
A thumb to the eye of Tucker on the outside of the ring, Ziggler with a Zig Zag on the steel stairs, the referee calls for the disqualification.
Winner by DQ: Tucker
After the Match
Ziggler continues the abuse as he lifts the steel stairs above his head, heading towards Tucker at ringside, still laying on the bottom steel stair. Midway towards Tucker, Mandy Rose runs out with Sonya Deville by her side. Rose begins shouting to Ziggler to stop, asking what he’s doing. Ziggler stands still in place, dropping the stairs.
Otis comes running down to the ring to check on his best friend, Tucker.
The. Truth. Will. Be. Heard.
The familiar static we’ve grown accustom to during matches and interviews once again appears, between each flash the words appear “The. Truth. Will. Be. Heard.” The circle of lights appearing on all the screens in the Performance Center. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville turn to look at the screen. Otis and Tucker look on as well as Michael Cole.
A shadowed figure is seen sitting in a chair in what looks to be the editing room for the show, the chair spins around, “Were you paying attention? I told you. The truth, will, be heard.”
The shadowed figure clicks a button and a video clip begins to show on the screen, “He’s big, really big, but I think Otis is cute, in a different kind of way. And I think he’s really sweet.” Mandy Rose says to Sonya. Sonya then responds to Mandy stating she thinks Mandy doesn’t believe she supports her, adding she does and she’s excited for her. Mandy exits the room.
Sonya is then seen grabbing her cell phone from her pocket as she states aloud, “Sorry Otis…” and begins typing something. The video then statics and fast forwards to Otis combing his hair for the date. Otis on 2/14 responding to a text from Mandy, though we switch back to Sonya who is deleting messages from Otis.
Back in the Performance Center Sonya has her hands on her head in shock as Mandy Rose turns towards her and looks pissed, Sonya just shakes her head no as the video continues on the screen behind them, Mandy turns back to watch.
The next video clip is one that someone recorded from behind a pillar, Sonya stating, “Dude, its simple, you’re going to get what you want i’m going to get what i want, and everyone is going to win.” Ziggler states, “When it comes to Mandy, my kitten, I look forward to winning.” Sonya replies, “Go get ’em.” The static goes for a second and the screen goes black.
We again see Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville standing on the ramp in the Performance Center. Mandy now clearly visibly angered and ready to blow up. Sonya begins through teary words, “Mandy, I would never do anything to hurt you… Mandy, please.” The camera flashes to Ziggler who just looks on, looking upset.
Mandy just shakes her head and turns and walks away to the backstage area. Dolph tries to get away, Otis runs at him, grabbing his leg, tripping Ziggler up momentarily on the ramp. Ziggler quickly back to his feet as he runs off. Otis then turns back to his good friend Tucker, and runs down to help him up. Otis kisses Tucker’s forehead.
Announcement
Michael Cole announces John Cena’s response to Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Fun House Match request for Wrestlemania is still to come.
Cole then announces that up next, the match with Daniel Bryan (with Drew Gulak) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (with Sami Zayn and Cesaro) is after the commercial break.
Daniel Bryan vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
As we come back from commercial break, a video clip is shown where Daniel Bryan states he’s coming for Sami Zayn at Wrestlemania. Then Daniel Bryan’s music sounds in the Performance Center. Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak make their way to the ring with a two man “Yes!” chant. Daniel Bryan stands in the ring awaiting his opponent.
Shinsuke Nakamura’s music plays next as Nakamura makes his way out accompanied by Cesaro and Sami Zayn. Nakamura enters the ring finishing his entrance as the lights come back up in the Performance Center. Gulak is hyping Bryan in his corner. The bell rings and the match begins.
Sami Zayn walks over to the announcer’s table to take his spot as guest commentator alongside Michael Cole. Cole asks Zayn where his smile is, and Zayn responds stating he knows he’s in a foul mood. Daniel Bryan quickly takes the match to the mat, attempting a submission move on Nakamura. The two continue to grapple.
Michael Cole calls Daniel Bryan one of the best wrestlers in the world, who has beat three of the biggest superstars all in one night. Zayn states that Bryan will not be coming into Wrestlemania at 100%, that he can assure Cole. Bryan lands a kick to the face of Nakamura.
Nakamura off the top rope with a Kick to the face of Bryan. Cole asks what Zayn’s strategy is for Wrestlemania, Zayn calls it foolishness and refuses to respond, asking Cole to let him enjoy the match, he hasn’t enjoyed anything all week. Nakamura gets the upper hand on Bryan as we go to commercial.
We come back from commercial, Bryan lands a Backflip off the top turnbuckle over Nakamura. Zayn tells Cole he doesn’t have to remind him how good Bryan is every two seconds, he knows, he knows! In the ring, Bryan lands multiple “Yes!” kicks on Nakamura. Nakamura lands a kick to the midsection of Bryan who is on his knees in the center of the ring.
Bryan catches Nakamura mid-kick, then a Kick of his own to Nakamura for the cover. Nakamura kicks out at two. Bryan focuses on the arm of Nakamura. Bryan locks in a submission move, Nakamura drags his way to the ropes to break the hold. Cesaro shouting to Nakamura from ringside. Bryan and Nakamura with kicks back and forth.
Bryan again ties Nakamura up in a submission hold, then Bryan switches to the “Yes” Lock. Cesaro interrupts, saving Nakamura. The bell rings in disqualification.
No Contest
After the Match
Drew Gulak comes in attacking Cesaro. Cesaro grabs Bryan, flipping Bryan onto the Announcer’s Table. Cesaro, Nakamura, and Sami Zayn attack Drew Gulak at ringside.
Nakamura pointing in the face of Daniel Bryan. Zayn throws Bryan into the ring, then grabs the Intercontinental Championship belt. The three continue to beat down a defenseless Daniel Bryan in the center of the ring.
The referee attempting to break everything up. Nakamura and Cesaro hold Daniel Bryan in the corner as Zayn runs full force towards Bryan hitting a massive kick on Bryan. Zayn states, “That felt good, that’s justice!” ending the beat down.
Michael Cole announces John Cena will be answering to the Firefly Fun House Match at Wrestlemania when we come back from commercial break.
Firefly Fun House Clip From Last Week
As we come back from commercial break, we immediately go into the clip from last week’s Firefly Fun House episode. We see the intro to Firefly Fun House, then Bray Wyatt making the secret recipe for beating John Cena, (including Rabid Rabbit) Then we see Bray Wyatt delivering the official challenge for John Cena to enter a Firefly Fun House Match with The Fiend.
John Cena Is In The House!
John Cena’s music sounds in the Performance Center, Cena talking to Michael Cole as he comes out, joking that they can hear one another, Cena jokingly welcoming everyone to SmackDown on Fox. Cena slides into the ring. The music cuts. Cena thanks Cole.
John Cena begins, “Last month WWE announced they would continue it’s performances right here at the PC, in front of no live audience. This was a message that left all of us, WWE Superstars, the WWE Universe, asking, what’s gonna happen?” John Cena points out it’s been a learning curve with some “Meh” moments and some amazing moments.
Cena then states this is the final segment of the final broadcast before an unprecedented Wrestlemania. Cena states, “Once again we’re all asking… what’s gonna happen?” Cena continues on stating that he knows this Wrestlemania is going to be the most talked about Wrestlemania in history, namely because no one knows what’s going to happen.
Cena moves on to the matter at hand, stating he’s been challenged to a “Firefly Fun House Match” Cena then states he can’t get a single human being to explain what that is, adding he knows that’s what The Fiend wants. Uncertainty leads to fear, fear leads to panic, and panic leads to collapse. “Fiend thrives off of uncertainty” Cena continues.
On the eve of Wrestlemania, staring into uncertainty, Cena states hes here to tell us what happens next. Cena states he will not panic, he’s not afraid, finishing, “And I will SQUASH Bray Wyatt and finish what I started 6 years ago.”
Cena continues, “I don’t care if it’s a fun house, a run house, or a stone cold stun house” adding Bray Wyatt is not even on the level below him. A poor man’s version of a boot leg Mr Rogers doesn’t stand a chance. Cena points out, “am I supposed to be afraid of a guy that dresses up as the overfed sex child of Wiz Khalifa and the WB Frog? Please!”
Cena states he will expose The Fiend as an embarrassment, trying to give himself every advantage, on his terms, on his turf, and is still going to get his ass kicked. What’s gonna happen? As far as your ridiculous challenge at Wrestlemania, “I accept!”
All the puppets surround Cena in the Performance Center from each side of the ring. Ramblin’ Rabbit stating he’s excited, for as soon as The Fiend wins the match, they will get to play together forever… the Pig Boy adds, “Forever”, as does Mercy the Buzzard, “Forever”, Sister Abigail also adds, “Forever” as they all chant together, “Forever! Forever!”
Cena looking each way back and forth. “Uh oh, he’s here!” Ramblin’ Rabbit announces as the lights go out. Then return. The Fiend is seen standing across the Performance Center, Bray Wyatt then stands behind him, “Let Me In!” the lights blink and Wyatt is gone, Cena standing alone in the ring.
That ends the April 3, 2020 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Be sure to return tomorrow night for Wrestlemania Results Live Coverage! A Show Too Big For Only One Night, it is sure to be a night to remember! Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands!!
