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WWE SmackDown: Daniel Bryan to be second referee at Clash of Champions

By Jefferson Lake, WWE Editor

Last Updated: 13/12/17 10:44am

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn launched their

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Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn launched their "Yep" campaign on SmackDown last night
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn launched their "Yep" campaign on SmackDown last night

The final episode of SmackDown before Clash of Champions saw Daniel Bryan become a joint referee alongside Shane McMahon for the match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton.

Bryan was drafted in as a special guest referee for the match between Owens and Nakamura on Tuesday night, after the original official was put out of the match by a stray Owens punch.

Owens and Zayn had earlier attempted to occupy SmackDown with a "yep" movement - a reference to the "yes" movement and occupation of Raw which helped make Bryan a star several years ago.

Bryan pledged to call the Clash of Champions match fairly, and indeed was completely neutral in the match which saw Owens defeat Nakamura after a pop-up powerbomb.

Chaos reigns in a clash between the SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and the leader of The Riott Squad, Ruby Riot.

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Chaos reigns in a clash between the SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and the leader of The Riott Squad, Ruby Riot.
Chaos reigns in a clash between the SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and the leader of The Riott Squad, Ruby Riot.

Charlotte overcomes a Riott

Charlotte Flair defeated Ruby Riott by disqualification in a non-title match which again saw Natalya leave her mark on the women's champion.

Flair was in control against Riott when Natalya - who had been on commentary - entered the ring and launched an attack which led to a three-on-one assault by the Riott Squad.

Naomi rescued Charlotte Flair from another Riott Squad assault
Naomi rescued Charlotte Flair from another Riott Squad assault

The group had Charlotte positioned for the same steel steps attack which injured Naomi a fortnight ago but Naomi herself ran from the back to save the champion before an all-out brawl which also involved Tamina, Carmella and Lana ensued.

After defeating The Usos, Rusev & Aiden English are elated heading into the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match at WWE Clash of Champions this Sunday.

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After defeating The Usos, Rusev & Aiden English are elated heading into the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match at WWE Clash of Champions this Sunday.
After defeating The Usos, Rusev & Aiden English are elated heading into the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match at WWE Clash of Champions this Sunday.

Team Rusev pick up win on Rusev Day

Rusev and Aiden English picked up a momentum-gaining victory ahead of Clash of Champions, defeating the Usos in a non-title match.

The Usos were on the wrong end of an upset victory at the hands of Aiden English and Rusev
The Usos were on the wrong end of an upset victory at the hands of Aiden English and Rusev

The New Day were on commentary on that occasion, and their colourful distraction led to a huge kick from Rusev on Jimmy Uso outside the ring, with English picking up the pin between the ropes.

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Despite being ready for an attack earlier in the night, The Phenomenal One is blindsided by Jinder Mahal & The Singh Brothers.

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Despite being ready for an attack earlier in the night, The Phenomenal One is blindsided by Jinder Mahal & The Singh Brothers.
Despite being ready for an attack earlier in the night, The Phenomenal One is blindsided by Jinder Mahal & The Singh Brothers.

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