WWE SmackDown Live Review: Results, Analysis, and Grades for September 6; Backlash Go-Home Show

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SD Live Tag Title Tournament Semi-Final
The Usos vs American Alpha

Result: American Alpha def. Usos by pinfall (Grand Amplitude)

Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars (for the full segment)

These two teams were the presumed favorites for the finals of this tournament. Instead, they battle in the semi-finals in one of the most anticipated matchups for the SmackDown brand since the draft happened.

The Usos offer handshakes before the matchup, but once the bell rings they attack Gable and Jordan from behind. Out of nowhere, American Alpha manages to hit Grand Amplitude on one of the Usos for the quick pinfall. This match is over! American Alpha vanquishes the Usos in decisive fashion.

After the match, the Usos enter the ring and applaud American Alpha and offer handshakes. The Usos then snap, and destroy AA. They run Jordan into the ring post, and focus on destroying the knee of Gable. They keep attacking the left leg, even hitting a splash on them, before Jordan and referees make their way into the ring to tend to Gable.

Evan’s Note: Excellent booking here! The Usos as heels will change up their somewhat stale act, and gives WWE a top tag-team feud to base the SmackDown brand around. Now the tag team finals have even more storyline to them as well, with Gable having to power through his injury to support Jordan in the finals.

Sign me up for heel Usos. They will be fantastic.

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