Otis defeats Dolph Ziggler: Smackdown May 1

Result: Otis defeats Dolph Ziggler

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Match

The match began with Otis hitting a shoulder tackle and a delayed vertical suplex for a near fall. The match remained one sided until Otis went shoulder first into the post. Ziggler shoved Otis into the barricade as Smackdown went to commercial.

Back from the commercial, Dolph still had control of the match. Otis managed to shake Ziggler off and escaped the sleeper hold. Otis slammed Ziggler into the corner, but he evaded the caterpillar. Dolph raked Otis’ eyes and hit the Zig Zag, but Otis kicked out.

Otis hit the caterpillar and qualified for the Money in the Bank.

All Matches from Smackdown on May 1

• Full Results
  • Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler – Money in the Bank Qualifier Match
  • Mandy Rose vs. Carmella – Money in the Bank Qualifier Match
  • Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin
  • New Day vs. Forgotten Sons
  • Sheamus vs. Leon Ruff

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