Thanks to Tristan for the following WWE SmackDown spoilers from tonight’s tapings in Fort Wayne:
* SmackDown kicks off with Big Show on MizTV but Daniel Bryan interrupts to a big pop. Bryan is the General Manager tonight and is putting Luke Harper and Rusev in matches.
* Rusev retains his United States Title in a 20-man battle royal with the rest of the roster. Rusev was forced to do the battle royal for not saying the Pledge of Allegiance on RAW.
* Nikki Bella defeated Emma. Nikki cut what was said to be a very good promo. AJ Lee came out after and attacked Nikki and Brie Bella.
* Ryback defeated Seth Rollins by disqualification when Kane interfered. Kane beat on Ryback with a chair.
* Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods debuted as A New Day and defeated Curtis Axel, Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil.
* Backstage promo from Bray Wyatt talking about Dean Ambrose.
* Backstage segment with Daniel Bryan. He announces Kane vs. Ryback in a Chairs Match for TLC.
* Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper is next with the Intercontinental Title on the line. Ziggler ended up winning by count out but Harper retains. Harper swung the title belt at Ziggler after the match but Ziggler hit a Zig Zag and celebrated to end SmackDown.
