WWE SmackDown Live Review: Results, Analysis and Grades for September 20

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Randy Orton vs Erick Rowan

Result: Orton def. Rowan by pinfall (RKO)

Rating: 2.25 out of 5 stars

As usual, when Bray Wyatt is feuding with someone, they have to brawl with Wyatt’s crony Erick Rowan. Orton is looking to send a message to Wyatt ahead of their battle at No Mercy. Rowan is looking to impress Wyatt I guess? I wonder what Rowan’s motivations are. Maybe Wyatt pays him in beard cream and head polish.

Orton goes for the RKO early, but it’s blocked by Rowan. Orton hits a hangman’s DDT on Rowan, and follows it with an RKO for the quick win. He looks more than ready to deal with Wyatt at No Mercy.

Wyatt screen hits, lights go out. Lights come back on, and Orton is alone in the ring with Rowan’s mask. Wyatt is on the screen and is applauding Orton. He tells Orton they’re bonded till death do they part. Wyatt says Orton is a man, and he is a god who can never die. Run, cut. Same ending as most promos from Wyatt.

Women’s tag match is coming up next!