Smackdown Week 2: Outlaws Fight Back

The Outlaws are on a mission to make their commissioner’s life miserable.

Smackdown got underway with the commissioner coming down to the ring. Roose tweeted before the show that he had an announcement to make, and that announcement was that Kofi Kingston and Rey Mysterio would be crowned the number one contenders for the tag belts at Elimination Chamber.

But before Roose could finish, the Outlaws interrupted him. Road Dogg said that no one screws over the Outlaws, especially the man in charge. He then threatened Roose that the Outlaws will make Roose’s life on Smackdown a living hell. Roose interjected with a laugh, telling Road Dogg he’ll have to wait on his plans as he has a match with Zack Ryder up next.

The first match went fast. Road Dogg, who had built up aggression heading into the match, dominated Zack Ryder the whole way. It ended when Road Dogg followed up his Shake, Rattle & Roll with a pump handle slam to win in convincing fashion.

Smackdown Week 1: Orton, Barrett Begin Feud; Commish Screws Outlaws

Randy Orton RKO’s Wade Barrett through the announce table on Smackdown.

Smackdown opened up with a fuming Road Dogg storming down the ramp with Billy Gunn on his tail upset with the commissioner’s decision at the Rumble to not only hold onto the titles, but to bar the Outlaws from having a chance at winning the titles at Elimination Chamber.

Road Dogg’s rant was cut short by Roose, who told the Outlaws that he would cut the two delinquents a deal. If they could defeat a tag team of his choosing that night, they would have their shot to represent Smackdown for the Tag Team titles. “Who in that locker room is worthy to compete with the eight-time Tag Team champions?” quipped Road Dogg. Roose answered, “these guys,” and Kofi Kingston and Rey Mysterio walked out to Roose’s side on the stage.