WWE SmackDown! Season 18 Episode 5 Main Event: Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. Rusev & Alberto Del Rio (Memphis, TN)
- February 4, 2016
Main Event: Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. Rusev & Alberto Del Rio (Memphis, TN)
In this episode of WWE SmackDown! season 18, episode 5, the main event features a tag team match-up between four of the biggest names in WWE. The pairings are Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose taking on Rusev and Alberto Del Rio. The action takes place in Memphis, TN, where the crowd is sure to be fired up for this exciting match.
Reigns and Ambrose are no strangers to tag team matches, having teamed up many times in the past. Reigns is a powerhouse in the ring, known for his devastating spear and Superman punch. Ambrose is a wild card, unpredictable and always ready for a fight. Together, they make a formidable team.
Their opponents in this match, Rusev and Del Rio, are both accomplished wrestlers in their own right. Rusev is a Bulgarian brute, known for his impressive strength and agility. Del Rio is a Mexican aristocrat, trained in various styles of wrestling and a seasoned veteran of the ring.
The match promises to be an intense and physical battle, with all four competitors eager to come out on top. As the bell rings, Reigns and Rusev start things off, sizing each other up before getting into a test of strength. Rusev gains the upper hand, overpowering Reigns with his strength. But Reigns fights back, delivering a series of powerful strikes that leave Rusev reeling.
Ambrose tags in and the pace of the match picks up. He and Rusev exchange blows, with Ambrose showing off his high-flying moves and Rusev countering with his own impressive agility. Meanwhile, Del Rio works on wearing down Reigns, targeting his arms and legs with a series of calculated attacks.
As the match progresses, it becomes clear that both teams are evenly matched. Reigns and Ambrose work well together, using quick tags to keep the pressure on their opponents. But Rusev and Del Rio are crafty, using their knowledge of each other's strengths and weaknesses to gain an advantage.
The Memphis crowd is on the edge of their seats, cheering on their favorite wrestlers and groaning with each near-fall and close call. The match goes back and forth, with neither team able to gain a clear advantage.
In the end, it all comes down to a high-risk move from Ambrose, who leaps from the top rope with a flying elbow drop. He hits his mark, taking out both Rusev and Del Rio and giving Reigns the opportunity to make the pin. The crowd erupts as the referee counts to three, declaring Reigns and Ambrose the winners.
It's a hard-fought victory for the two veterans, who celebrate in the ring while their opponents slink off, no doubt eager for a rematch. With the excitement and drama of this incredible match, it's no wonder WWE SmackDown! remains one of the most popular shows on television.