Welcome to Wrestling-Edge’s complete coverage of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX. The action continues to build as we get closer to the upcoming Super ShowDown event set for later this month in Saudi Arabia. Original show aired on Fox at 8:00pm EST.
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN RESULTS (2/7): SAN JOSE, CA
The Feb. 7, 2020 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown kicks off with a video package highlighting Goldberg’s, “Who’s Next” followed by the opening sequence as “Are You Ready” plays in the background.
Opening Segment
Pyro goes off as we enter the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The camera pans the audience as fans cheer.
Commentators Michael Cole and Corey Graves announce that the leader of the “Yes” movement, Daniel Bryan returns tonight where he will address his plans after losing to The Fiend at the Royal Rumble. Next, it is announced that Bayley’s next competitor will be revealed later tonight following the Women’s Fatal 4-Way Match set for later in the show. Goldberg will be in the building, as he will make some sort of announcement about who’s next.
Opening Segment
“Aweeeeesome!!”
The Miz steps to the stage as his music sounds in the arena. John Morrison’s music sounds next as he enters the arena, joining The Miz on the main stage where they pose momentarily before making their way down the ramp, entering the ring.
Inside the ring, two chairs are set up where John Morrison and The Miz both sit, as they welcome us to, “The Dirt Sheet”. Morrison declares his shirt has buttons, but he doesn’t use them. Miz follows up saying he’s a “chick magnet” because he has three girls at home.
The Miz sets up a video trailer, calling it “Once Upon A Time”. The video shows Miz highlighting his athleticism, a few jokes, and a Lance Storm cameo. The video is about the tag team championship match at Super ShowDown. It ends with “Coming Soon: At Super ShowDown”. As we come back to the arena, Miz says, “Oscar worthy? Maybe. Championship worthy? Definitely!”
Next John Morrison speaks on being booed a few weeks back, saying now that they have a movie, everyone wants to hang with the cool kids. The crowd begins booing once again, Morrison calls the crowd “uneducated”.
New Day interrupts The Miz and John Morrison as they make their way to the stage. Big E’s voice is heard over the speakers as both members are carrying buckets of popcorn. Kofi mocks The Miz as he and Big E make their way down the ramp slowly towards the ring.
New Day members enter the ring and they all sarcastically laugh at one another. The Miz mocks New Day members as he says he has beaten all the tag teams in SmackDown to earn the match at Super ShowDown.
Miz is interrupted as The Usos music sounds in the arena and they make their way out. Jimmy and Jey come out saying, “Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!” The Usos point out that Miz and Morrison have never beat The Usos.
Dolph Ziggler’s music sounds, Miz and Morrison take advantage of the distraction as they attack New Day from behind then quickly exit the ring as Jimmy and Jey Uso come running down the ramp and enter the ring. We go to commercial.
The Usos vs. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode
Robert Roode and Jimmy Uso in the ring to start off this tag-team match up. Ziggler runs into a right hand by Jimmy, as Jey tags in. Ziggler grabs the ankle of Jey as he comes off the ropes. Drop Kick by Ziggler followed by a hook of the leg for a pin attempt, Jey kicks out at two. Roode clawing at the eyes of Jey from the outside of the ring. Roode putting all of his weight into a Chin Lock on Jey Uso.
Ziggler reaches in for another quick tag, Jey unable to make it to Jimmy for a tag. Famouser by Ziggler for a near fall on Jey. Ziggler knocks Jimmy off the apron with a cheap shot. Roode tags in. Zig Zag as Ziggler and Roode double team Jey inside the ring. Ziggler and Roode dominating the match as we go to commercial.
We come back from commercial, Roode has Jey in the corner of the ring, continuously stomping the body of Jey Uso. Jey attempts to make it to his brother Jimmy for desperately needed tag. Ziggler goes for the knee of Jey, tagging in Roode once again. Jey gets a clear path across the ring as he inches towards Jimmy. Roode pulls Jey back.
Jey finally gets the tag to Jimmy. Jimmy comes in hot, Samoan Drop. Ziggler runs in and gets one of his own by Jimmy. Jimmy chants “Uoo” as the crowd responds “Soooo!” Roode looking for the Glorious DDT, Jimmy gets a Back Drop. Ziggler tags in. Jimmy kicks out from the Zig Zag.
Ziggler goes for Ziggler Kick, Jimmy hits a massive kick first on Ziggler, then on Roode. Jey tags in and goes up top, hitting a high-flying maneuver. Double team on Jey, Jimmy catches him for the save. Jimmy gets the Uso Splash on Roode for the three count.
Winner: The Usos
Backstage: Alexa Bliss Has Something Up Her Sleeve
Backstage we see Alexa Bliss talking about tonight’s Fatal-4-Way Women’s No. 1 Contender match. She claims to have something twisted up her sleeve that will ensure she wins and advances to challenge Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Title.
King Corbin Goes Too Far
Backstage we see King Corbin bullying an employee from WWE’s technical department after we see a video recap of him being embarrassed by Roman Reigns recently.
Ladies and Gentleman… Elias!
Elias in the center of the ring, barely getting started as he begins to sing a song he announced was entitled, “Third Time’s the Charm” as he is interrupted by Cesaro’s music playing over the speakers in the arena. Sami Zayn and Cesaro stand at the top of the ramp as Zayn speaks to Elias.
Zayn mockingly apologizes to Elias, followed by asking Elias if he enjoys being interrupted. Zayn addresses the crows telling them to “shut up”. Elias responds, “In case you haven’t been watching for the last two years, it’s amazing when I don’t get interrupted”.
Zayn continues on, saying when Nakamura got robbed of his championship, and the fans thought it was funny. Zayn finishes by saying whatever happens next, Elias brought it upon himself.
Elias vs. CesaroÂ
Beginning of the match has Cesaro dominating Elias as Zayn shouts from the outside, “you brought this on yourself!” While referee Jessika Carr isn’t looking, Zayn takes a cheap shot on Elias.
Cesaro with a Headlock as the crowd cheers for Elias. Elias gains momentum and kicks Cesaro, followed by a Back Suplex. Elias hits a boot to the face followed up with a Running Knee for a pin attempt. Cesaro kicks out at two.
Elias makes his way back to the top turnbuckle, but Cesaro counters with a low blow. Elias falls to the mat. Cesaro hits a Superplex after landing an Uppercut on Elias to take control of the match. Cesaro with a pin attempt, Elias kicks out at two just in time.
Cesaro lands a European Uppercut, once again attempting to end the match, and once again, Elias kicks out at two.
Elias finally comes back as his energy builds, landing a Clothesline on Cesaro. Elias then hits Cesaro with a Suplex. Making his way to the top turnbuckle, Elias hits a Flying Elbow, rolling Cesaro up for the three count pin and win.
Winner: Elias
Commentators Cole and Graves announce “WWE Backstage” airs every Tuesday. Next Tuesday’s Special Guest: Charlotte Flair on FS1.
We go to commercial
Via Satellite: Goldberg
Goldberg shares that he watched the Royal Rumble with his boy last week and it was “inspiring”. He goes on to say he never got his rematch for the Universal Championship and he likes to meet challenges head-on…
Firefly Funhouse interrupts Goldberg as he’s speaking.
Firefly Funhouse News
Yowie Wow… we are welcomes to a special edition of Firefly Funhouse News. Bray Wyatt says William Goldberg reportedly wants to challenge the Fiend for the title, but the bad news for Bill is, *in lower tone* he accepts.
Goldberg says he isn’t falling for The Fiend’s tricks. Goldberg says, “The Fiend, Bray Wyatt… You’re Next!!”
Wyatt says, “Well, that wasn’t very nice! Byee *lower voice* let me in. *cheery voice* bye! bye Bill!” Screen shuts off.
Backstage: Daniel Bryan in the Locker Room
We enter the locker room where Daniel Bryan is sitting and Heath Slater walks in. Slater asks Bryan how he is doing. Slater continues to tell Bryan his match with the Fiend was awful and he’s worried about Bryan. Slater says the Fiend beat the “holy hell” out of him and Bryan looks to Slater saying he gets it. Bryan finishes by saying what does Slater think about a match right now? Bryan walks out of view. Keith stands and lets out an exhale as we go to commercial.
Daniel Bryan vs. Heath Slater
Daniel Bryan wastes no time starting off this match up, lead by the “Yes” movement from the crowd’s chanting, he lands a Running Knee on Slater. Bryan continues his relentless attack on Slater, stomping down on his face over and over. Bryan locking in the LaBell Lock. Slater doesn’t necessarily tap out as much as he passed out and the referee called a stop to the match. Bryan wins by submission.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
New Intercontinental Champion is welcomed to the arena…
In-Ring Interview: Braun Strowman Celebrates Championship Win
Braun Strowman’s music sounds in the arena as his music sounds and Strowman makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring, holding his title belt in his hand. Strowman stands in the ring with Renee and is asked how he feels holding the intercontinental championship title in his hand, knowing it’s finally his.
The crowd cheers. “Honestly every time I think about this, I get chills. This is the greatest achievement of my career. Won greatest royal rumble, flipped over ambulances won RAW tag team championship at Wrestlemania with an eight year old. But the one thing he’s never been able to do is hold a single’s title over his head, until now! Strowman holds his championship belt high as he smiles.
Strowman is interrupted as Nakamura’s music sounds. Zayn says Strowman’s win was fraudulent. Zayn continues on saying he demands a rematch. Strowman says he will defend his championship any time, any place, and that includes right now in San Jose.
Zayn says alright, but that it won’t be tonight as they will be smart about this. Zayn continues on saying they will use every single resource they have. The Revival attacks Strowman from behind. Nakamura and Sami Zayn enter the ring and join in the beatdown attack. Strowman laying in the corner of the ring, struggling back to his feet.
Right hand on Nakamura and the two members of The Revival. Sami Zayn rolls out of the ring and begins running. Strowman is stopped momentarily, but continues, grabbing Zayn’s jacket, Zayn pulling his body out of it. Strowman is once again knocked off his feet inside the ring as Nakamura and Zayn make their way back up the ramp.
Otis Prepares for Valentine’s Day Date on SmackDown after the break!
Otis Preparing for Valentine’s Day Date With Mandy Rose
A montage of Otis working out, trying on different outfits (including a bowtie, a suit, and finally a half shirt and his ring shorts), then how to properly eat during the date. The video ends with Otis saying, “I’m ready” as he nods his head, looking off into the distance.
Sheamus vs. Apollo Crews
We re-enter the arena as we come back from commercial, the music sounds for Sheamus as his silhouette appears at the top of the stage. Sheamus makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring where Apollo Crews is already in the ring awaiting his opponent. The bell rings and the match begins. Apollo counters with a few blows of his own, followed by a kick to the face. Brogue Kick and the cover by Sheamus for the three count win.
Winner: Sheamus
After the Match
Sheamus doesn’t exit the ring, his eyes locked on Apollo Crews. Out of nowhere, Shorty G jumps into the ring and blocks Sheamus. Sheamus turns his attention to Shorty G, exchanging a few hits. Seconds later Sheamus lands a Brogue Kick on Shorty G, then walks to the opposite side of the ring, looking out into the audience as we go to commercial.
Women’s Fatal 4-Way Match for the chance to go up against Bayley for the Women’s Championship belt, after the commercial break!
Women’s Fatal 4-Way Match
Alexa Bliss, Naomi, Carmella, and Dana Brooke
Carmella, Dana Brooke, and Alexa Bliss are already waiting in the ring as we come back from commercial. Bayley standing by the announcer’s table to watch the match ringside. “Feel the Glow”… Naomi makes her way to the ring as the arena is glowing from multiple black lights and strobe lights. Naomi covered in fluorescent paint accented by the black lights as she dances and bobs her head to the music. Naomi enters the ring where the other women are already waiting.
Naomi exits the ring, walking up to Bayley. Naomi shoves Bayley, the two begin to brawl on the outside of the ring. No disqualifications in the Fatal 4-Way match-up. Bayley gains the upper hand as she grabs Naomi and throws her into the stairs leading up to the ring. Bayley is hovering over an injured Naomi as we go to commercial.
We come back from commercial where Naomi hits a Chin Breaker on Alexa Bliss. Naomi makes her way over to Dana. Dana Brooke hits a Power Bomb as Alexa Bliss rolls Dana up for a pin attempt. Carmella breaks the cover. Naomi bulldogs Carmella face first into the middle turnbuckle.
Inside Craddle by Naomi on Alexa, Alexa kicks out. Naomi lands a Leg Drop on Alexa, then positions Alexa on the top turnbuckle. Naomi with multiple right hands, Alexa blocks. Naomi falls to the mat. Alexa with a pin attempt on Naomi. Alexa screams, “Why won’t you give up?” Alexa hammers away at Naomi, then switches out from a Basement Drop Kick to a slap across the face.
Carmella back in the ring, as well as Dana Brooke. Naomi pulls Dana over the top rope, slamming her to the mat on the inside. Leg Drop by Naomi and a pin attempt on Dana who kicks out at two. Alexa slams Naomi into the turnbuckle. Alexa heads to the top rope. Alexa attempts Twisted Bliss, Naomi puts her knees up and hits Rear View on Alexa. Carmella out of nowhere lands a kick on Naomi and gets the three count pin for the win!
Winner: Carmella
After the Match
Bayley jumps in the ring and lands a shot on Carmella, throwing Carmella face first into the mat by her hair before rolling out of the ring on the opposite side, cutting Carmella’s victory celebration extremely short to end tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown!
