Carmella, James Ellsworth and Tamina Snuka came out to introduce their partner, “the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be”, Natalya. James Ellsworth told the crowd to get down on one knee, because they didn’t deserve to be on the same level as the Welcoming Committee. Naomi was next out, and did a terrible British accent, telling the crowd to make some noise. She introduced her friend Becky Lynch, who got a decent reaction as the somewhat local-ish UK star. Charlotte then came out last, and said she needed no introduction.
For those keeping track at home, that’s five individual entrances and three promos, with Charlotte coming out last for a singles matches she’s not a part of. That brings our grand total for the night to ten full entrances, and seven promos, to round out the first quarter of Smackdown Live.
BECKY LYNCH vs. NATALYA
Becky got a good reaction throughout the first portion of the match. They even gave her the “Tyler, Tyler Tyler Bate” chant, but with her name obviously. This one didn’t last very long. Becky started out in control, the brawled to the floor, and Natalya took over. Becky made the comeback a few minutes later with a few clotheslines and a dropkick. She hit an exploder suplex and looked to finish things off, but Tamina got up on the apron to make the save. Naomi went after Tamina and the obligatory brawl broke out. Charlotte pulled Naomi off the heels, and the distraction was enough for Natalya to roll up Becky for the win.
Winner: Natalya
Charlotte was backstage yelling at Naomi, saying that she’s the reason Becky Lynch lost. Naomi told her to get out of her face or she’d “snatch her bald”, and Charlotte snapped back “or what, you’ll glow on me?” Good banter. Becky Lynch came to the rescue and got in between them. She said they’re playing into the Welcome Committee’s game, and the only way to beat them is to create a bond even closer. Naomi agreed to work together, and Charlotte reluctantly agreed, saying “whatever, I’m the best at bonding”.
