WWE taped the January 10, 2014 WWE SmackDown episode from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
WWE SmackDown
* The Usos vs. The Wyatts
The show kicked off with a lot of energy as Luke Harper and Erick Rowan took on The Usos. I think the crowd seemed legitimately disappointed that Daniel Bryan was not out with them. Following a double count-out, however, Bryan and Bray Wyatt appear to help beat down The Usos.
* Promo – Orton and Vickie Guerrero
Orton demanded to talk to Hunter and Steph, but they were not there. He said he has something to say to them come Monday.
* The Big Show on Miz TV
Show came out and challenges Brock Lesnar following Raw. Heyman set up the match for the Royal Rumble after teasing a Brock vs. Show match then and there.
* Sin Cara, Rey Mysterio, and Los Matadores vs. The Real Americans, Curtis Axel, and Ryback
This had the feel of a Survivor Series match. An underwhelming one, but still a Survivor Series match-like feel. The masked guys won when Mysterio got the pin on Swagger.
* WWE World Champion Randy Orton vs. IC Champion Big E Langston
It was an old-school WWE World vs. IC Champion match. Langston dominated most of it and the crowd most certainly approved. Orton pinned Langston after a tumb to the eye and an RKO.
* Promo – Wyatts
After Bray Wyatt did his usual, fantastic stuff, Daniel Bryan went off with an incredible heel promo. The crowd loved it.
* Xavier Woods vs. Fandango
Woods pins Fandango after some distraction from the Funkadactyls at ringside. Afterward, Cameron and Naomi beat down Summer Rae.
* Promo – Punk and Outlaws with Renee Young
Very reminiscent of the old-school DX stuff from ’97/’98. You could tell all were having fun.
* CM Punk and The New Age Outlaws vs. The Shield
The Roman Reigns train continues to roll as Reigns pinned Billy Gunn to end this match.
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