WWE SmackDown Live opens with the usual opening and then a live shot inside the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Mauro Ranallo welcomes fans who are watching at home. He is joins by JBL, Tom Phillips and David Otunga on commentary. Kayla is backstage watched things from her position at the production table. We go right to the ring as the music of the Miz's hits, Kayla gave him a kiss, and then he goes out and head to the ring.
He enters the ring and takes the mic. We see what's has led to tonight title match. Miz brags about himself and the ratings. Miz says, "He has a New Year resolution this year – to be more forgiving." He goes on to call Renee Young to the ring for forgive him. Miz brings up Dean Ambrose getting a title shot tonight and fans chant for Ambrose. Miz still wants Renee to come out and apologize to him.
The music finally interrupts as Ambrose makes his way out. Ambrose hits the ring and they began to have words. Ambrose goes to decks Miz but he blocked it, nail him instead, then picks up the title, and leaves the ring as his music plays. Kayla shows the fans what is still to come, John Cena and AJ Styles sign their Royal Rumble contract. Smackdown goes to commercials. Back from the break and for a single match Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler, while the match was going on out in the ring, Kayla was in locker room with Mike and they were discussing his match against Ambrose.
"I don't trust Ambrose or Bryan?" Mike said
"I know babe, but don't worry I am accompanied you for your title match and I low blow Ambrose causing a Disqualification and you retains the Intercontinental title."
"I know baby, but Bryan is abusing his power when it come to me and being Intercontinental Champion."
"Yes, I know babe, let see what happens when I approach Renee tonight."
"Just be careful because Ambrose can be lurking around Renee."
"He won't touch me, I am the boss and there are consequences."
They looks at the TV, Smackdown had come back from commercials, and Daniel Bryan is in the ring. He's here to do the Royal Rumble contract signing for the WWE title match. Bryan introduces John Cena first. His music hits and Stephanie gave him a kiss, then he went out to a pop, and then he hits the ring. Bryan introduces WWE Champion AJ Styles next and out he comes to a pop.
AJ says he and Bryan are cuts from the same cloth but Cena is not like them. AJ wonders how Cena gets title shot after being gone for months. He know why because he is Vince McMahon's son in law as the Miz is.
Bryan understands where AJ is coming from but AJ needs to understand where he's coming from. Bryan says that Smackdown is on a roll and they won the ratings last week because AJ headlined and Cena returned. They need to keep the momentum going into the Royal Rumble and they do that by giving everyone the biggest match possible- Cena vs. Styles. This in the match people wants and this is what they will give them. He wishes them good luck and leaves the ring.
AJ says Cena was given a title shot because his wife suck up to her daddy. Cena stood up as AJ talks about how the tables have turned and said it's time its Cena, who doesn't belong in WWE if he doesn't get a win. AJ goes on and take credit for the ratings victory. AJ says Smackdown can do it without Cena. AJ keep ranting and says Cena will never be as good as The Rock or Styles. AJ signs the contract and holds the title up while talking trash.
Some fans chant for Cena as he takes the mic. Cena says, "AJ knows nothing about being a man." He pushes the chair out of the way. He says, "AJ just made the biggest mistake of his life- pissed off John Cena and that is not a good idea." Cena admits he needs a win to prove he belongs because of chumps like AJ who think Cena is already gone.
Cena says, "he little he had respect left from AJ is gone and thinks he's a punk little b***h now." The fans pop. Cena goes on and congratulates AJ on finally has the courage to stand up to Cena…
He says "he's about to make AJ feel as stupid as he looks. AJ walks down the ramp because he wants too; Cena walks it because he wants too."
Cena goes on about his passion and says, "Anyone in his shoes would have already left for Hollywood but he's still here and that's passion." Fans chant for Cena for the fiery promo.
Cena pace around and says, "He needs the match, AJ needs it and the fans needs it." Cena go on and tells AJ to bring his family, friends, the noise, and his A-game to the Royal Rumble but he's still going to kicks AJ's ass and take the title. Why? Because he's John Cena…recognize.
He signs the contract and then flip the table away and they began trade words and until they began brawling and Cena drops him and then leaves the ring.
Everyone see Kayla McMahon walking backstage and the fans cheer when they saw she and she spot Renee Young and walk over to her. Renee looks scare when she see her boss Kayla McMahon the Miz wife.
Kayla says, "Renee you are being fined for slapping my husband Miz. In addition, here is a warning for you don't touch him again or I will beat the crap out of you." Fans chant "Mrs. Awesome!"
She says, "You and Ambrose decide to do Total Divas and expose your relationship on that reality show." She raise her hand to slap her but stop short and scare her.
Kayla walks off SmackDown goes back to commercials. Kayla continues down the hallway to the production area to resume her job as producer and director. When she arrive there, sat down behind the table and she resume her job. SmackDown live come back from the break and for a single match and after that single had happens a tag team match happens next and after the match had happens Smackdown live goes back to commercial.
Back from the break and for an in ring segment and after that in ring had end, backstage to Dasha Fuentes and she interview Dean Ambrose and ask him about Kayla McMahon threatening Renee Young early. Ambrose says he's taking away what's most important to the Miz- not his wife because she is not worth it; especially she has been with Miz. I might catch something from her. Fans boo him. He goes and says I am taking the Intercontinental Championship. We go back to the ring and outcome Dean Ambrose to cheer and boo from Kayla and Miz's fans in attendance. Smackdown goes back to commercials.
Back from the break and the music of the Miz's hits and he comes out with Kayla on his arm. They makes their way to the ring and Kayla climbs the steps followed by Miz who opens the ropes for her and she step inside the ring first and then he step into the ring next. Greg Hamilton does formal the ring introduction and the Miz hand the Intercontinental title to the referee who show it to Ambrose and then to the fans, and hand it the timekeeper.
Kayla gave Miz kiss, then exits the ring, and then walks down the steps. The bell sound and here we go Ambrose strikes first and takes control. They end up on the floor with Ambrose still in control. Ambrose tosses Miz over the barricade into the timekeeper area and then crotches Miz on the top. He talks trash to Kayla who talks back.
"You are a lunatic and I wouldn't want to be your lady."
He knocking Miz off the barricade and then he grab Miz and bring it back into the ring. He covers him for a two counts and Miz roll to the floor for a breather and Kayla come over to checks on him and then gave him some advice. Ambrose follows him and then tosses him over the announcers table. Kayla come over and checks on him again. Miz come back with wrecking ball dropkick with an assist from Kayla. Miz then sends Ambrose into the steel steps as Smackdown Live goes back to commercials.
Back from the break and they show Miz controlling the action during the break and back to live action Ambrose sends Miz back out the floor. Ambrose climbs up to the top and leaps off with a big shot. He brings it back in the ring and keeps the offense going. Ambrose goes from a running bulldog but Miz blocked it and he rolls him up for a close a two counts. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds but Miz blocked its. Miz goes to the works on Ambrose legs now.
Ambrose goes for the lunatic lariat but it is blocked and Miz goes for the Skull-Crushing Finale and that is blocked. Ambrose with other close two counts, as Kayla looks on. Ambrose goes to the top and Miz distract the referee and Kayla leaps up and grab Ambrose leg and crotch him on the top. The referee turns around and Kayla is signing autographs for the fans in the first row. Miz climbs up, goes for superplex but Ambrose blocks it, and then sends Miz to the mat.
Ambrose comes off the top but Miz catches him in a Skull-Crushing Finale and nail it and covers him for a very close two counts. Miz began to mocks Daniel Bryan with the "Yes!" kicks now. Miz misses the last kick. There is more back and forth an action until Ambrose nails the lariat. He goes for dirty deeds but Miz blocks it. Ambrose clothesline Miz to the floor and nail a big dive sending Miz into the barricade. Kayla come over, gets Ambrose face, and talks trash to him. She kicks him below the belt. The referee goes to call the match, Kayla smile devilish, but Ambrose begs him not to and then suggests that Kayla goes to the back.
Kayla looks at the referee and he knew better. Kayla argue with the referee about him calling for the bell after she low blow Ambrose, Miz grab the title and nail Ambrose from behind and toss it out to the ring and he covers him and Kayla yell him to count. Ambrose still to kicks out. Miz goes for the Skull-Crushing finale but it blocked. Ambrose nail dirty deeds, Miz shoulder was up at two counts but the referee still count three.
Kayla enters the ring, grabs the referee, and began yelling at him that his shoulder was up. Ambrose come over and Kayla shove him away she was berating the referee for his actions in the match. Miz grab Ambrose and nail the skull-Crushing finale and then he and Kayla leaves the ring. SmackDown went off the air with the new Intercontinental Champion laid out.
Once Kayla and Mike comes through the curtains Vince, and Stephanie were livid about what had happen in the match especially when the referee didn't call for the bell after Kayla low blow Ambrose.