WWE Super ShowDown RESULTS: Goldberg shock, Undertaker returns, Brock Lesnar dominates
WWE showcased their fifth pay-per-view show in Saudi Arabia which ended in shock.
WWE superstars vattled it out at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia. Goldberg returned to the ring to take on Universal Champion Bray Wyatt at the Mohammed Abdu Arena in a match which had major implications ahead of WrestleMania 36.
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar put his title on the line against Ricochet while British superstar and 2020 Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre kept a close eye ahead of WrestleMania, which takes place on April 5 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley and Naomi made history as they became the first ever women to wrestle in a championship match in Saudi Arabia.
This came almost four months after Lacey Evans and Natalya became the inaugural female wrestlers to perform in the Arab state.
Roman Reigns ended his long and arduous feud with King Corbin in Riyadh as the two heavyweights faced off in a Steel Cage Match.
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The reunited duo of The Miz and John Morrison looked to become three-time tag team champions when they collided with SmackDown Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Big E of The New Day.
RAW Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Murphy also put their belts on the line when they shared the ring with Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits.
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AJ Styles, R-Truth, Rey Mysterio, Bobby Lashley, Erick Rowan and the returning US Champion Andrade went to war with each other in the first-ever Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match.
Saudi favourite Mansoor returned to action to take on Dolph Ziggler whereas Humberto Carrillo continued his war with his cousin Angel Garza.
Erik and Ivar of The Viking Raiders kickedthings off in the pre-show against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson of The OC.
Relive all of the action in our RESULTS page below:
The OC def. The Viking Raiders (Kickoff Show)
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson picked up an impressive victory over the dominating duo of Erik and Ivar of The Viking Raiders.
A few months after being crowned the best tag team in the world, The OC extended their successful stint in Saudi Arabia.
Ivar was ready to finish off Anderson with a Moonsault but missed his target and landed on the mat hard.
Gallows returned to the ring and together with his partner they delivered the Magic Killer for the win.
#TheOC just reminded you why they're the BEST tag team in the WORLD.#WWESSD @LukeGallowsWWE @KarlAndersonWWE pic.twitter.com/QWDGfwxZMU
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2020
The Undertaker won the first-ever Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match
- R-Truth eliminates Bobby Lashley
R-Truth and Bobby lashley started things out with a shocker as the former 24/7 Champion pinned his poweful opponent with a Small Package. Lashley got some revenge after the bell as he battered the ex-US Champion at ringside.
- R-Truth eliminates US Champion Andrade
R-Truth picked up another impressive victory as he pinned the reigning US Champion Andrade. The two stars clashed heads in the middle of the ring and the veteran landed on the former NXT Champion for an accidental pin.
- R-Truth def. Erick Rowan via DQ
Erick Rowan got himself disqualified after hitting R-Truth with the steel steps. Rowan snapped after his mysterious cage fell off the steps and launched a savage attack which culminated with an Iron Claw Slam
- AJ Styles def. R-Truth
AJ Styles picked up an easy win over a battered R-Truth, who was still in pain after Rowan's attack. Styles made the fan favourite tap out to the Styles Clash.
- Undertaker def. AJ Styles
The Undertaker made a shock return at WWE Super ShowDown after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson of The OC took out Rey Mysterio backstage. Undertaker Chokeslammed Styles for the quick victory and teased a WrestleMania encounter against The Phenomenl One.
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The Miz & John Morrison def. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day
The Miz and John Morrison became three-time tag team champions after defeating Kofi Kingston and Big E of The New Day for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
The champs put together an impressive performance and came close to victory with some impressive team work.
However, the challengers left with the win after Morrison hit Kingston with a steel chair to the gut and that allowed Miz to pick up the pin.
������ ������ MIZ AND MORRISON, HEY HEY, HO HO! ������ ������ #WWESSD @mikethemiz @TheRealMorrison pic.twitter.com/suzBGIgFIx
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 27, 2020
Angel Garza def. Humberto Carrillo
Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza put together another impressive performance filled with quick moves and high-flying manoevres.
Garza picked up the win with a Small Package but it is obvious the two cousins are not done with each other yet.
Carrillo will team up with Rey Mysterio to take on US Champion Andrade and Garza on RAW.
ANOTHER impressive victory for @AngelGarzaWwe at #WWESSD! pic.twitter.com/PEe1i2FvxM
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2020
Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Murphy def. The Street Profits
Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits put together a stunning performance against RAW Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Murphy.
Rollins' experience and leadership played a vital role as he delivered a devastating Curp Stomp on Dawkins on the ring apron.
That allowed Murphy to pick up the pinfall for his leader and retain the belts.
STILL THE CHAMPS.@WWERollins & @WWE_Murphy are leaving #WWESSD still the top duo on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/JtRqHFfXOF
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2020
Mansoor def. Dolph Ziggler
Mansoor continued his undefeated streak in Saudi Arabia with a big win over Dolph Ziggler.
The hometown favourite sealed the victory with a Moonsault after kicking out of the Zig Zag.
The high-flyer then thanked the fans for all of their support.
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar def. Ricochet
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is set to battle Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 36 after picking up an easy win over Ricochet.
The challenger tried to catch Lesnar by surprise with his speed immediately after the bell but the title-holder grounded him.
After a series of German Suplexes The Beast hit a decisive F5 to retain the belt in a match that saw The One and Only getting no offence together.
It only took one F-5.@BrockLesnar is STILL your reigning, defending, undisputed #WWEChampion!#WWESSD @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/GCB3ANg5cU
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2020
Roman Reigns def. King Corbin (Steel Cage Match)
Roman Reigns defeated his arch-nemesis King Corbin inside a Steel Cage in a match that should signal the end of their long feud.
Reigns locked the door of the structure with a steel chain but Corbin got the key and tried to escape.
The Big Dog, though, retaliated and finished his opponent when he wrapped the chain around his first and delivered a powerful Superman Punch.
THAT IS HOW WE BIG DOG.#WWESSD #SteelCageMatch @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/HuIc3IlTgK
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 27, 2020
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley def. Naomi
SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley and Naomi made history at Super ShowDown as they became the first ever women to compete in a championship match in Saudi Arabia.
The challenger put together a brave performance as she showed tremendous athleticism with some high-flying moves.
But Bayley outsmarted Naomi when she trapped her foot in her shirt to delver her finisher for the pin.
Always a step ahead...@itsBayleyWWE is STILL your #SmackDown #WomensChampion! #WWESSD pic.twitter.com/RCxiEARWmQ
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2020
Goldberg def. Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt
Goldberg became the first ever wrestler to beat The Fiend and won the Universal Championship.
The WWE Hall of Famer hit a whopping four Spears but Bray Wyatt kept kicking out.
Wyatt tried to overcome his challenger with the Mandible Claw but the veteran fought back and set him up for the Jackhammer.
The WCW legend then pinned his powerful opponent to seal the big win.