Taz is joined on today’s show by his co-host, Seth.

Taz opens today’s show by speaking about last night’s 25th Anniversary episode of RAW. He points out that The Manhattan Center crowd had to deal with long breaks between in-ring action, and this resulted in the live audience getting very agitated. Most fans paid hundreds of dollars to be live at The Manhattan Center, and he thinks WWE failed to book this event properly.

Seth says that the Undertaker promo was very open-ended and it didn’t really impress him. He would have preferred seeing Undertaker get physical with a full-time talent. Taz points out that WWE prostitutes their younger talent to the aging veterans enough as it is, so Undertaker cutting a promo was not a bad idea in his mind. He also adds that Undertaker may not have been physically able to have an in-ring confrontation.

Taz believes that Randy Orton definitely should have been on this show and Orton’s wife obviously agreed, since she sent out a social media post yesterday saying so. Taz informs that he wasn’t invited back for this show, and he adds that he’s too critical of WWE’s current product to be invited back for this type of show.

He informs that he was present backstage at a recent commemorative episode of Smackdown, and they didn’t even use him on camera then when he was live in the building. He adds that he’s almost happy that he wasn’t invited to this show because they would have had him walking backstage with a towel over his head or playing poker with the APA. He wouldn’t have been interested in anything like that, especially if they weren’t going to pay him.

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On today’s episode of The Taz Show, Taz will discuss the iconic matchup between Randy “Macho Man” Savage and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat from WrestleMania 3.

Taz mentions that most of the buildup for WrestleMania 3 revolved around the huge matchup between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. This match made up most of WWE’s promotional effort for this event, and the moment when Hogan slammed Andre has gone down as one of the greatest moments in wrestling history.

What was lost in the shuffle of the Hogan/Andre madness, was one of the greatest in-ring performances by two men that the world had ever seen at this point. Savage and Steamboat put on a technical clinic and paved the way for a generation of in-ring technicians who would be inspired by this bout, and who’d go on to pursue a career in the business because of it.

Over the years Taz has heard some people say that they feel that this match was overrated. He mentions that he watched it live in 1987 and remembers it being heads above everything else on the card, so he’s interested in re-watching it now 31 years later to see if he feels the same way today.

Taz points out that Randy Savage was a great heel early on in his career, but he was so good on the mic and in the ring that he gradually turned babyface simply due to the fans refusing to hate him. This is one of the first instances of a heel becoming a “cool heel” in Taz’s opinion, and we’d later see this from the nWo and other heels during the attitude era.

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It was recently revealed that 13-time champion Randy Orton would be working a lighter schedule next year. According to various podcasts, interviews, and other sources, this was something Orton had been wanting for a long time. He’s done it all in WWE, so it’s not a bad idea to let him rest.

This is obviously a big decision, and there will be many consequences, good and bad. What are the pros and cons of Randy Orton’s altered schedule?

Pro: A Motivated Randy Orton

Remember last year when Randy Orton returned at Battleground? He was so happy back then. You could tell he was excited to be back. He was so enthusiastic and energetic. Fast forward to a year later, and people think Randy’s just going through the motions. He’s known to do that. It’s a known fact that when Orton doesn’t care, everyone will know.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. After disappearing every now and again, The Viper will miss wrestling. He’ll be excited to be in the ring. And we will be excited to see him.

Many people have been calling Orton “boring”, and while it’s not an unfounded complaint, it is unfortunate. The Apex Preadator is one of the best wrestlers on the roster. He’s just so naturally talented. By allowing himself to refresh, when Orton comes back, he can put in effort instead of coasting on his natural ability.

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As previously noted, Randy Orton posted a photo on Instagram about his food from McDonalds while referencing Kevin Owens and his diet.

“Don’t judge me @metabolicmelas @1stphorm @emergfitnesstraining I needed the calories. Also I’m training for a potential confrontation with @fightowensfight,” Orton wrote.

Owens caught wind of Orton’s remarks and responded by taking a jab at how boring Orton is by making a  reference to paint drying.

“I’ve been preparing for a potential battle between us too, buddy. I watched paint dry today. I’ve got you all figured out.”

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WWE announced on tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live that Randy Orton will face Rusev at Sunday’s WWE Hell in a Cell event. Here is the updated card:

Falls Count Anywhere: Hell In a Cell Match
Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens

WWE Title Championship
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jinder Mahal

WWE United States Championship
Baron Corbin vs. AJ Styles

SmackDown Women’s Championship
Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch

Hell In a Cell Tag Team Championship
The Usos vs. The New Day

Rusev vs. Randy Orton

Dolph Ziggler vs. Bobby Roode

Fashion Files Segment

Kickoff Pre-show:
The Hype Bros vs. Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin

WWE Hell In a Cell takes place on October 8th from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. As always, we will be providing live play-by-play coverage of the event.

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A video package runs highlighting Kevin Owen’s headbutt to Vince McMahon last week.

We go live inside the Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Here comes Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon to kick off the show.

Shane McMahon opens Smackdown in Oakland

No dancing around for Shane tonight as he heads to the ring all business. Shane says we all just witness the cowardly act by Kevin Owens last week, beating down his father in the middle of this ring. “One thing’s for sure, my old man is one tough salty S.O.B.” He talks about having differences in the past with his father, but he loves him. Shane wants Owens to imagine if he was home last week, with his children and watched someone he loved get beat down by a coward. He says when anyone crosses a McMahon, the family will strike down with vengeance and he isn’t sure Owens realized what he has done. Shane says Owens is a no-show so far tonight. He talks about Owens beating down the patriarch of the McMahon family. Shane condemns Owens to a beating inside Hell in a Cell.

Randy Orton is in action next.

-Commercial Break-

Randy Orton vs. Aiden English

English throws rights and kicks early backing Orton to the corner. Orton fires back with a clothesline from the corner. Orton with a snap powerslam on English. English rolls to the ring apron. English avoids the DDT through the ropes, but Orton goes after him on the outside hitting a back suplex over the ring barricade. English with a back suplex counter, hits Orton in the back of the head and drops Orton over the announce table.

-Commercial Break-

Back live, English has Orton grounded in a side headlock. Orton with right hands to English in the corner. English with a thumb to the eye and dropkick combo for a two count. English gets up on the corner, jumps and eats an RKO out of no where! Orton gets the pinfall.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, Rusev walks out with a mic in hand. Rusev said going into SummerSlam he was going to be a national hero in his home land of Bulgaria. He said instead, Orton turned him into a national disgrace and tonight he is going to rip the fangs out of the Viper’s mouth. Rusev drops the mic and gets inside the ring.

The referee calls for the bell and here we go.

Rusev vs. Randy Orton

Orton immediately goes for an RKO. Rusev counters and tosses Orton towards the ropes. Aiden English is up on the ring apron. Orton takes out English with an elbow. Rusev with a superkick on Orton, hooks the leg and gets the pinfall!

Winner: Rusev

At ringside, Tom Phillips reveals Kevin Owens will be live tonight via satellite.

Charlotte Flair returns to Smackdown Live later tonight.

WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers are up next.

-Commercial Break-

Backstage, Rusev is celebrating his big win over Randy Orton. Renee Young walks up and says he looks elated. Rusev isn’t sure what that means, but he continues celebrating. He begins shouting “RUSEV NO. 1” as he walks off backstage.

Jinder Mahal addresses Nakamura once again.

The Singh Brothers introduce WWE Champion Jinder Mahal.

Inside the ring, Mahal grabs a mic and is aware some people were not happy with some of his controversial comments about Shinsuke Nakamura last week. Mahal again mocks Nakamura, like last week, with photos of Nakamura making funny faces. He predicts the prejudice of the people will continue and that they will turn on Nakamura the same way they turned on him. Mahal keeps showing the same photo for all of Nakamura’s reactions adding, “Shinsuke…you always ‘ROOK’ the same.”

The crowd in Oakland starts a loud “NAKAMURA” chant. Mahal says they chant his name and sing along to his theme to hide their own xenophobia. He says it looks like Nakamura gets his hair cut by a dog groomer. Mahal refers to Nakamura as Mr. Miyagi. Oakland literally starts a “THAT’S TOO FAR” chant. Mahal says if they think that is too far, wait until they hear what he has to say in his own native language of Punjabi.

Mahal begins speaking in Punjabi staring into the camera. He holds up the WWE Championship and stares up at a photo on the screen of him doing the same.

The commentary team says Mahal went way too far tonight.

-Commercial Break-

Backstage, Renee Young is with Shinsuke Nakamura and wants his reaction to the comments by Jinder Mahal. Nakamura says Mahal is a funny but, but nothing will be funny when he wins the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell.

WWE United States Championship
Open Challenge Match
AJ Styles (c) vs. Baron Corbin

Before the match, Styles gets on the mic and tells Kevin Owens he has no idea what he’s done beating up Vince McMahon. He doesn’t think Owens will make it out of the Hell in a Cell match. Styles turns his attention to the “Short Cut King” Baron Corbin. He brings up Corbin taking a short cut to win the Money in the Bank briefcase and failing. Styles talks about Corbin failing against John Cena at SummerSlam. He says Corbin will fail against him. Styles says Corbin will never take down the house AJ Styles built.

We get introductions for the challenger Baron Corbin and champion AJ Styles.

Corbin attacks Styles during his introduction. The referee backs Corbin off. Tye Dillinger runs inside the ring and starts attacking Corbin. Dillinger clotheslines Corbin over the top rope and continues throwing right hands over him on the outside.

Corbin rolls back inside the ring holding his left ankle. Corbin is yelling no at the referee. Styles dives in with a jumping clothesline. Styles applies the Calf Crusher. Corbin is tapping out, but the match hasn’t officially started yet as the referee signals no.

Corbin rolls out of the ring clutching his ankle.

Winner: No Contest

Up next, Charlotte Flair returns to Smackdown Live.

-Commercial Break-

Backstage, Renee Young tries to talk with Baron Corbin. Corbin is not happy and says he sprained his “damn ankle.” He plans to get even with both AJ Styles and Tye Dillinger.

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Nakamura defeated Randy Orton in the main event of tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live to earn a shot at the WWE Championship at the upcoming WWE Hell in a Cell event.

The ARTIST known as @ShinsukeN will see @JinderMahal at @WWE #HIAC after defeating @RandyOrton TONIGHT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/miL5gqdu6G

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 6, 2017

WWE Hell in a Cell takes place at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI on October 8th, 2017. As always, we will be providing live play-by-play coverage of the show.

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WWE announce on tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live that Randy Orton will face Nakamura on next week’s episode of SmackDown Live. The winner of that match will be the new #1 contender for the WWE Title.

NEXT WEEK: The #KingOfStrongStyle @ShinsukeN and #TheViper @RandyOrton will compete for an opportunity at the #WWEChampionship on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/NHW6LOpz9w

— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2017

No other matches or segments have been announced for next week’s show, but we will keep you updated if anything else is added.

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Rusev reportedly lost to Randy Orton at Sunday’s SummerSlam event in seconds because it was WWE’s way of starting a program between the two.

According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the idea behind it is that it was a “fluke loss” for Rusev and it will play a factor into their storyline. There is also the belief that Orton needed a pay-per-view win after his poor run of PPV matches with Bray Wyatt & Jinder Mahal. The loss was not to punish Rusev but a major pro-Orton decision.

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The reason that the betting odds were so off for the SummerSlam event is because the late “smart money” bets never came in. It’s being speculated by Bet Wrestling that WWE may have finally sealed their leak ahead of Sunday’s show.

Out of the 13 matches Sunday night, there were a total of 5 upsets. Those underdog winners were Jinder Mahal, John Cena, Sasha Banks, Randy Orton and The Usos. If the leak has been sealed by WWE, odd changes and smart money leading to spoilers may be a thing of the past.

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