Daniel Bryan defeats Drew Gulak: Smackdown May 15

Result: Daniel Bryan defeats Drew Gulak

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Match

Bryan and Gulak traded wrestling holds with both getting their signature submissions  in the first couple of minutes. Gulak and Bryan hit a series of standing switches until they got close to the ropes and Gulak dumped Bryan over the top rope. Smackdown went to commercial.

Back from the break, Gulak had the advantage but Daniel Bryan went to work on Drew’s leg with a series of dragon screw leg whips. Gulak evaded and hit a Michinoku Driver, but he couldn’t sustain the advantage. Bryan used a German suplex, but he missed the running knee. After a series of counters, Drew cinched in the Gu-lock. Bryan escaped.

Bryan did what I can only describe as a dragon screw ankle whip and then locked in a heel hook to secure the submission victory.

All Matches from Smackdown on May 15

• Full Results
  • Elias vs. King Corbin – Intercontinental Championship Tournament
  • Naomi vs. Dana Brooke
  • Drew Gulak vs. Daniel Bryan
  • Otis and Strowman vs. Miz and Morrison

Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent