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Daniel Bryan defeats King Corbin

Daniel Bryan defeats King Corbin

Daniel Bryan defeats King Corbin: Smackdown May 1

Result: Daniel Bryan defeats King Corbin

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Match

Corbin had the early advantage, but Daniel Bryan began to target Corbin’s leg. Bryan used a dragon screw leg whip and a knee brat slow Corbin’s advance. Daniel landed several strikes in the corner, but the referee separated the competitors and Corbin took advantage of the opening. Action spilled to the outside where Corbin shoved Bryan into the post as Smackdown went to commercial.

Back from the break, Corbin maintained control with several strikes in the center of the ring. Bryan surprised Corbin with a crucifix, but Corbin came right back. Bryan picked the leg of Daniel Bryan and cinched in an ankle lock that he transitioned into a stomp on Corbin’s heel. After connecting with a running dropkick in the corner, Bryan attempted to hit the same move again, but Corbin countered and hit Deep Six for a near fall.

When action again spilled to the outside, Corbin tossed a ladder in Bryan’s face causing the DQ.

All Matches from Smackdown on May 1

Match Ratings

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  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
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