WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for February 7
By Grant Mannis
Dean Ambrose vs Baron Corbin vs The Miz vs AJ Styles
Result: Baron Corbin wins via pinfall
Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Once we returned from the commercial break, the four superstars in the ring put on quite a competitive contest. Control of the match shifted numerous times throughout the contest, with moments such as a tower of doom in the corner providing awesome action. The closing moments consisted of everyone exchanging finishers on one another, and the final man left standing through it all was Baron Corbin. He would finish the frenzy by delivering the End of Days on AJ Styles to earn a huge win heading into Sunday.
When you see matches like these, you come to the realization that the future of the WWE is in very capable hands. Each superstar in the contest had their moment to shine, and kudos goes out to Miz, whose adoption of Daniel Bryan’s move set was a great heel move for his character. The end result of this contest was one I definitely didn’t see coming. Even as protected as Corbin has been over the last year, it was still surprising to see him score a win against three former world champions. That kind of momentum puts him in prime position to win the chamber match, and after tonight few would argue that notion.
After the contest, Luke Harper was seen conducting a promo in the backstage area. Directing his attention to Randy Orton, he talked about how he feels the Viper robbed him of his family. It’s obvious that their business isn’t over yet, and it’s nice to see Harper get this kind of spotlight on his own.