2017/02/27 
WWE SmackDown Live Results – February 21st, 2017*

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Daniel Bryan, Naomi and Alexa Bliss In-Ring Promo: 

Bryan welcomes us to the show. We’re 40 days away from WrestleMania and everybody knows that on the road to the WrestleMania there’s so many twist and turns. Bryan introduces Naomi who’s sporting a knee brace. Bryan agrees that Naomi deserved to be the SmackDown Women’s Champion. It’s because for years, Naomi worked so hard even when she wasn’t given all the opportunities. Bryan is proud of Naomi. Bryan is about to make one of his toughest decisions as general manager. Bryan talks about his journey to becoming World Champion and getting injured in the process. Bryan and Shane McMahon went over Naomi medical records.

Because of the injury Naomi suffered at the Elimination Chamber, she’ll be forced to relinquish the SmackDown Live Women’s Championship. Naomi thanks Bryan for the kind words. Bryan understands her situation. Naomi talks about how she was on cloud nine last week and now she feels like she’s being knocked off the mountain. Naomi feels bad for her fans who’ve had her back during this journey. Naomi starts crying. When Naomi gives Bryan the title back that probably means WrestleMania is out of the picture as well. Naomi hands over the title to Bryan. Naomi gets a big round of applause.

Bryan starts hugging Naomi. To whoever is borrowing her championship, when Naomi comes back, everybody will be feeling the glow. Alexa Bliss makes her way to the ring as Naomi was walking to the back. Bliss says that was amazing. Bliss could have gone without the sob stories. It was perfection when Naomi relinquished the title. Bliss wants her title rematch. We’re in a jaw right now. Bliss wants the crowd to shut up. She would like to help at all cause. Bliss wants Bryan to give the title to her. As difficult as it was for Bryan to take the title away from Naomi, he’s not going to give Bliss the title back. Bryan knows that Bliss wants her rematch. Tonight, Alexa Bliss will take on Becky Lynch for the Vacant WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship, right now.

First Match: Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch for the Vacant WWE SmackDown Live Women’s Championship 

Becky and Bliss goes into the collar and elbow tie up. Becky with a quick rollup for a one count. Bliss responds with a double leg take down. Becky with an Oklahoma Roll Up, but Bliss kicks out at two. Becky follows that up with an enziguri. Bliss lands a clubbing blow to the back of Becky. Becky drops Bliss with a shoulder tackle. Bliss goes for a hip toss, but Becky counters with a single leg takedown. Becky float overs to a front face lock.

Bliss repeatedly drives her knee to the chest of Becky. Becky with a Bexploder Suplex for a two count. Bliss rolls out of the ring. Coming out of the commercial break, Becky connects with the Straight Fire Forearm. Becky follows that up with a Springboard Side Kick and another Bexploder Suplex for a two count. Bliss sends Becky to the ring apron. Becky connects with a missile dropkick for a two count. Bliss tries to roll out of the ring, but Becky grabs her by her ankles. Bliss with a palm strike to the throat of Becky behind the referee’s back. Bliss rolls Becky up with a hand full of tights to pickup the victory. Bliss celebrates with Mickie James on the stage. Mickie tries to cheap shot Becky, but she kicks her out of the ring.

Winner: New WWE SmackDown Live Women’s Champion, Alexa Bliss