SmackDown Tag Team Championship
The Bar (c) vs The New Day
Kofi hits an early dropkick and sends Cesaro into the turnbuckles, then hits a crossbody block for two. Cesaro comes back with some uppercuts and tags out, and Sheamus stomps Kofi in the corner. The Bar double teams Sheamus to keep him down, then Kofi finally breaks away from isolation and floats over out of a backdrop attempt by Sheamus, and sends him into the ringpost. Kofi finally tags Big E, who slams Cesaro three times on the mat off of a tag, then he goes for a big splash but Cesaro gets the knees up. Sheamus tags back in and gets planted with a Uranage slam for two, then he charges the apron but Sheamus knees him in the face to avoid the tackle.
Big E sets Sheamus up on his shoulders and Kofi double stomps him from the top tope for two, then Kofi hits Trouble In Paradise and tags in Big E. Kofi hits an assisted splash on the floor, and Big E goes for the Big Ending but Big Show jumps on the apron to distract him. The referee ends up out of position and Show punches Big E in the head, then Sheamus connects with a Brogue Kick for the win.
Winners – The Bar
It's good to have the GIANT in your corner…@WWECesaro & @WWESheamus are STILL #SDLive #TagTeamChampions with an assist from @WWETheBigShow! #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/bQNmHgB28K
— WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2018
WWE World Cup Tournament – Semifinal Round
The Miz vs Rey Mysterio
Rey connects with some low kicks and gets a quick cover, then hits a dive on the floor and connects with some mounted punches. Miz comes back with a reverse powerbomb to counter Rey’s hurricanrana attempt, then Miz targets his ribs and kicks him in the head. Miz applies an abdominal stretch, but Rey finally fights out and takes Miz down with an armdrag before backing him into the corner. Rey hits a flying headscissors into the turnbuckles, then hits another on the ropes and goes for the 619.
Miz telegraphs it and slams Rey into the turnbuckles, then hits a Skull Crushing Finale for two, and Miz can’t believe Rey kicked out. Miz hits several It Kicks before Rey ducks and goes for another rollup, then Rey successfully connects with the 619 and goes up top for a Frog Splash. Miz gets his knees up to block, and rolls Rey up for the win.
Winner – The Miz
WWE World Cup Tournament – Semifinal Round
Seth Rollins vs Dolph Ziggler (w/ Drew McIntyre)
Dolph grounds Rollins early before going for a crossbody, but Rollins catches him and slams him down before hitting a clothesline on the floor. Rollins thinks about going for a dive but ends up backing off and rolls outside, then throws Dolph into the barricade. McIntyre gets in Rollins’ face, and Rollins dares him to take a shot, saying it’ll get Dolph disqualified. Rollins rolls back inside and Dolph rakes his face, then Dolph continues to keep Rollins isolated until Rollins tries stealing it with a backslide. Rollins blocks a DDT and they trade off on pinfalls, then Rollins goes for a powerbomb before they get a few more near falls. Rollins finally connects with a Ripcord knee strike, then Rollins slingshots Dolph out to the floor and knocks him and Drew down with a suicide dive.
Dolph comes right back with a Fameasser for two, then they head up top but Rollins connects with a superplex and tries to roll into a Falcon Arrow. Dolph blocks it and hits a Zig Zag for two, then Dolph goes for one more, but Rollins kicks him in the face and splashes Drew on the floor again. Rollins runs up the turnbuckles, but Dolph cuts him off, Rollins shoves him back as Drew hits him from behind, then Dolph uses the distraction to hit a superkick for the win.
Winner – Dolph Ziggler
Having @DMcIntyreWWE at ringside just PAID OFF for @HEELZiggler, because he's heading to the #WWEWorldCup tournament FINALS to face @mikethemiz! #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/TmKGYdTkfU
— WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2018
