On Tuesday, Oct. 28, WWE taped the Oct. 31 “Halloween” edition of “Smackdown” in Houston, Texas.
Below are the spoilers for the Oct. 31 edition of “Smackdown.”
WWE “Smackdown” Halloween Special
* Big Show kicks off the show and tells the crowd that Daniel Bryan is indeed going to undergo a second elbow surgery, as previously reported. He then begins a “Yes!” chant going in the stadium. WWE film crews were recording the chants for a video the company will send to Bryan in order to show the former champion how much love the WWE Universe still has for him.
1) Nikki Bella def. Emma, Cameron, Natalya, Naomi, Paige, Alicia Fox, Layla, Summer Rae, Rosa in the Divas Halloween Costume Battle Royal. Brie Bella and Eva Marie were advertised for this match, but did not compete in it. AJ Lee was on commentary, and Nikki taunted her following the bout, as if they’re setting up Nikki vs. AJ Lee for the Divas Championship soon.
* The Authority (Seth Rollins, Kane, Joey Mercury, and Jamie Noble) cut a promo in the ring. Randy Orton was not there with them.
2) Kane def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler. Rollins got involved and attacked Ziggler following the match. Mercury and Noble join in the attack, and Ziggler is then order to face Rollins immediately.
3) Seth Rollins def. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler.
4) Ryback def. Heath “Scarecrow” Slater. Slater was fed to Ryback in a squash match, dressed like a scarecrow.
* MizTV with The Miz and Damien Mizdow hits the ring with Mark Henry as their guest. Henry insults Show, which brings the big man out to the ring. As they begin to fight around ringside, Henry slams Show into the security barricade to end the segment.
5) Los Matadores def. WWE Tag Team Champions Stardust and Goldust.
6) Rusev def. The Great Khali. Rusev and Lana cut promos challenging Sheamus. Rusev is coming after the United States Championship.
* Bray Wyatt cuts a promo.
7) Dean Ambrose def. Cesaro in a Trick or Street Fight.