WWE SmackDown Review: Results, Analysis and Grades; Thanksgiving Special

Tyler Breeze Promo

Breeze calls Dean Ambrose “Uggbrose” and says he has style, which is better than substance. He wants to add the ultimate accessory to his wardrobe: the Intercontinental Championship.

Dean Ambrose Interview

Ambrose is backstage with Renee Young. Ambrose says he had quite a week, and Reigns pinning him wasn’t luck because on that particular night Reigns was better. He calls Breeze “Fuzzy Boots McGee” and says that i”f he were a betting man” before walking away.

WWE Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contenders Match
Dolph Ziggler vs Dean Ambrose vs Tyler “Fuzzy Boots McGee” Breeze w/ Summer Rae

Result: Ambrose def. Ziggler & Breeze via pinfall (Dirty Deeds).

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Kevin Owens is on commentary for this match, and I am thankful for that.

Breeze is knocked to the outside early and Ziggler and Ambrose chain wrestle. Action spills to the outside, and Ziggler gets the upper hand as we go to break.

Back from the break and Breeze interrupts a superplex attempt and starts stomping on Ambrose. Ziggler gets Breeze in the ring after countering a rebound clothesline. Ziggler hits a Fameasser on Ambrose for a two count. Ziggler starts tuning up the band, but Ambrose catches him and launches him into the turnbuckle. Ambrose hits a rebound clothesline to Ziggler, but Breeze gets the pin for a two count. Ziggler and Ambrose leap at each other and sandwich Breeze in the middle, causing all three men to be down.

Ambrose gets a head of steam, but Breeze hits him with a super kick. Ziggler hits a super kick of his own and only gets a two count. Ziggler catches Ambrose with a ZigZag, but Breeze breaks up the pin. Breeze and Ziggler trade roll ups, and Breeze hits Ziggler with a Beauty Shot. He goes for the Unprettier, but Ambrose catches Breeze with Dirty Deeds for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Ambrose comes to ringside and has s stare down with Owens. Ambrose shoves Owens back into his chair, but Owens just gets up and walks right past him to end SmackDown.

Evan’s Notes Kevin Owens Commentary Highlights:

When Lawler mentions Summer Rae’s drink: “Nobody cares, Jerry. Focus on the match”

After Ambrose throws his hoodie at Owens: “Jokes on him, I’m going to keep it.”

To Ziggler: “Hey, do you want a Dean Ambrose hoodie?”

On who he matches up best with: “Me and Ziggler have nothing in common, and I’m actually very proud of that.”

Next: Final Thoughts