Who Won At WWE Day 1?
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A recap of the first day of WWE action, including who won and lost matches.
WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown started off with a tag team match between Rusev and Nakamura against Lashley and Corbin. The match was filled with high-octane action and some impressive maneuvers by all four men. In the end, it was Rusev and Nakamura who came out on top.
Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin
After Roman Reigns opened up WWE SmackDown with a promo proclaiming that “this is my yard now,” King Corbin interrupted and said that he is the true king of WWE. The two had a brawl that was eventually broken up by security.
“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan
On the opening night of WWE SmackDown, “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt faced off against Daniel Bryan in a rematch from last year’s Royal Rumble. The two put on an excellent showing, with Bryan hitting a series of his signature moves, including a running knee and a suicide dive. However, in the end, it was The Fiend who would come out on top, as he hit Bryan with the Mandible Claw to pick up the victory.
Bayley vs. Lacey Evans
The night began with WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley issuing an open challenge to anyone in the locker room. Lacey Evans answered the call, but Bayley quickly dispatched her with a Bayley-to-Belly suplex for the victory.
WWE Raw
The inaugural WWE Raw was a historic event that saw some of the biggest names in the business go head-to-head. The likes of Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, and Samoa Joe all put on a show for the ages, but it was Lesnar who ultimately came out on top.
“The Street Profits” vs. “The Viking Raiders”
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are an American professional wrestling tag team signed to WWE, where they perform on the Raw brand. The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) are an American professional wrestling tag team signed to WWE, where they perform on the Raw brand.
“The Kabuki Warriors” vs. “The IIconics”
“The Kabuki Warriors” (c) vs. “The IIconics” – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
The Kabuki Warriors opened up WWE day 1 with a victory, retaining their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. In a hard-fought match, The Kabuki Warriors were able to come out on top, and are now the longest-reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions in history.
Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy
In a match where both men went back and forth with multiple near falls, it was Aleister Black that ultimately emerged victorious after hitting his Black Mass roundhouse kick on Murphy for the three count.