WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Complete Results and Analysis for May 21

With Payback in the books and Elimination Chamber just over a week away, WWE rolled into the historic Norfolk Scope for SmackDown.

Seth Rollins will defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Dean Ambrose in the main event of that pay-per-view, and Tuesday night, they wrote the latest chapter in their feud.

At the order of Director of Operations Kane, Ambrose had the opportunity to avenge his loss to Bray Wyatt from Raw as he battled the Reaper of Souls in the main event. With Rollins and J&J Security in the building, it was obvious the Lunatic Fringe would have to hold off the Authority members in order to leave with a victory.

Considering Roman Reigns' return was advertised for the show, would the juggernaut have his Shield alumni's back?

WWE's newest A-list couple Dolph Ziggler and Lana were in the house, as were the tag teams that will vie for the titles at Elimination Chamber.

With so many explosive elements under one roof, would the company be able to continue the hot streak it found itself on following Sunday's Payback and an excellent Raw?

Find out now, courtesy of our friends at WrestlingInc.com.

Venue

The Scope in Norfolk, Virginia

Results

• Roman Reigns kicked off the show, announcing his entry into the Money in the Bank match. Kane interrupted, denied him that opportunity, then gave him the night off while announcing Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt for the main event. Ambrose had interrupted the promo earlier.
• Sin Cara and Kalisto defeated Tyson Kidd and Cesaro, Los Matadores and The Ascension in a Fatal 4-Way match. The New Day and Prime Time Players sat in on commentary.
• Renee Young interviewed Dolph Ziggler. Lana interrupted and flirted with the Showoff.
• Ziggler defeated Bad News Barrett. Lana watched from ringside.
• Paige cut a promo, calling herself the No. 1 contender. Naomi and Tamina jumped her, but Nikki Bella made the save.
• Bray Wyatt cut a promo.
• R-Truth defeated Stardust.
• Ryback talked to Renee Young, vowing to become the next intercontinental champion.
• Macho Mandow and Curtis Axel defeated Adam Rose and Heath Slater.
• Renee Young interviewed Bo Dallas.
• Dean Ambrose defeated Bray Wyatt. During the match, Seth Rollins and J&J Security interfered, but Roman Reigns made the save.

Analysis

The show is bookended by Reigns and Ambrose, who are two of the hottest stars in the industry right now, so that was a great booking decision. Scheduling a rematch between Ambrose and Bray Wyatt just one night after their excellent Raw match was an even better decision because those who appreciated the showing on Monday night now have a reason to tune in Thursday.

Dolph Ziggler and Lana's blossoming on-screen relationship is spotlighted as the Ravishing Russian provides motivation for the Showoff in his match against Bad News Barrett.

One of the great things SmackDown has done recently is give talent not heavily featured on Raw the opportunity for some screen time. Heath Slater, Adam Rose, R-Truth and Stardust are just a few to use SmackDown as their chance to bask in the spotlight.

The Fatal 4-Way match pitting the top tag team contenders in WWE against each other could very well steal the show. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd are among the most consistent in-ring performers in the entire company. Add them to a field that includes the excellent Sin Cara and Kalisto, resurgent Ascension and underrated Los Matadores and the ingredients are there for a high-quality bout.