EVENTS

WWE Smackdown at the DCU Center in Worcester

Dylan Azari
Special to the Telegram & Gazette
WWE superstar Damien Priest roars from the ropes while showing off his World Heavyweight Championship at the DCU Center Friday.
WWE superstar Damien Priest roars from the ropes while showing off his World Heavyweight Championship at the DCU Center Friday.
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The DCU Center illuminates as WWE ring announcer Alicia Taylor talks to the fans.
The DCU Center illuminates as WWE ring announcer Alicia Taylor talks to the fans.
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WWE superstars Luke Gallows, left, and tag team partner Karl Anderson make their entrance.
WWE superstars Luke Gallows, left, and tag team partner Karl Anderson make their entrance.
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WWE superstars Montez Ford of The Street Profits, top, and Karl Anderson of the O.C go airborne.
WWE superstars Montez Ford of The Street Profits, top, and Karl Anderson of the O.C go airborne.
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WWE superstar Montez Ford of The Street Profits, right, prepares to land a punch on Karl Anderson.
WWE superstar Montez Ford of The Street Profits, right, prepares to land a punch on Karl Anderson.
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WWE superstar Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits regathers after being knocked down to the canvas.
WWE superstar Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits regathers after being knocked down to the canvas.
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WWE superstar Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits celebrates after a win.
WWE superstar Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits celebrates after a win.
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Fans look on during WWE SMACKDOWN! At the DCU Center in Worcester Friday night.
Fans look on during WWE SMACKDOWN! At the DCU Center in Worcester Friday night.
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WWE superstar and Framingham native, Carmelo Hayes makes his way to the ring.
WWE superstar and Framingham native, Carmelo Hayes makes his way to the ring.
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WWE superstar and Framingham native, Carmelo Hayes flexes in front a packed crowd of fans at the DCU Center.
WWE superstar and Framingham native, Carmelo Hayes flexes in front a packed crowd of fans at the DCU Center.
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Carmelo Hayes, right, goes airborne against Ilja Dragunov.
Carmelo Hayes, right, goes airborne against Ilja Dragunov.
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Carmelo Hayes, right, connects a kick to the face of Ilja Dragunov.
Carmelo Hayes, right, connects a kick to the face of Ilja Dragunov.
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WomenÕs MITB winner, Tiffany Stratton talks to the fans during ÒTiffy TimeÓ on SMACKDOWN!.
WomenÕs MITB winner, Tiffany Stratton talks to the fans during ÒTiffy TimeÓ on SMACKDOWN!.
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Tiffany Stratton, left, tries to escape the ring as Michin takes a swing with a kendo stick.
Tiffany Stratton, left, tries to escape the ring as Michin takes a swing with a kendo stick.
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Michin, bottom, gets attacked by Nia Jax.
Michin, bottom, gets attacked by Nia Jax.
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Nia Jax, left, looks to perform a powerbomb to Michin before she makes a reversal.
Nia Jax, left, looks to perform a powerbomb to Michin before she makes a reversal.
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WWE Superstar Baron Corbin makes his ring entrance.
WWE Superstar Baron Corbin makes his ring entrance.
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WWE Superstar Baron Corbin, left, flies off the ropes to connect with Berto.
WWE Superstar Baron Corbin, left, flies off the ropes to connect with Berto.
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Berto, left, and tag team partner Angel, right, attack Baron Corbin.
Berto, left, and tag team partner Angel, right, attack Baron Corbin.
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Baron Corbin, center, delivers a big move to Berto.
Baron Corbin, center, delivers a big move to Berto.
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Apollo Crews shows off his feat of strength by lifting opponent Angel over his head, while receiving excitement from the fans.
Apollo Crews shows off his feat of strength by lifting opponent Angel over his head, while receiving excitement from the fans.
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Angel pins Apollo Crews for the win as WWE referee Jessika Carr makes the count.
Angel pins Apollo Crews for the win as WWE referee Jessika Carr makes the count.
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Fans cheer on during WWE SMACKDOWN! At the DCU Center in Worcester Friday night.
Fans cheer on during WWE SMACKDOWN! At the DCU Center in Worcester Friday night.
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WWE Superstar L.A. Knight rallies his fans inside the DCU Center.
WWE Superstar L.A. Knight rallies his fans inside the DCU Center.
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WWE Superstar L.A. Knight talks into a camera during his segment on SMACKDOWN!.
WWE Superstar L.A. Knight talks into a camera during his segment on SMACKDOWN!.
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WWE Superstar L.A. Knight holds up his SummerSlam match contract against YouTube star Logan Paul.
WWE Superstar L.A. Knight holds up his SummerSlam match contract against YouTube star Logan Paul.
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A fan holds up an L.A. Knight sign during WWE SMACKDOWN! At the DCU Center in Worcester Friday night.
A fan holds up an L.A. Knight sign during WWE SMACKDOWN! At the DCU Center in Worcester Friday night.
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WWE superstar Naomi, left, grasps Blair Davenport in a chokehold.
WWE superstar Naomi, left, grasps Blair Davenport in a chokehold.
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WWE superstar Blair Davenport, right, looks to reverse a move by Naomi from the top rope.
WWE superstar Blair Davenport, right, looks to reverse a move by Naomi from the top rope.
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WWE superstar Grayson Waller, center, performs a move on opponent Johnny Gargano.
WWE superstar Grayson Waller, center, performs a move on opponent Johnny Gargano.
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WWE superstar Tomasso Ciampa, left, and tag team partner Johnny Gargano perform the Shatter Machine on Grayson Waller.
WWE superstar Tomasso Ciampa, left, and tag team partner Johnny Gargano perform the Shatter Machine on Grayson Waller.
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WWE superstar Johnny Gargano, left, lands in the arms of Jacob Fatu before being hit by the Samoan Drop.
WWE superstar Johnny Gargano, left, lands in the arms of Jacob Fatu before being hit by the Samoan Drop.
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The BloodlineÕs New Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa, right, talks to the fans.
The BloodlineÕs New Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa, right, talks to the fans.
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WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, speaks to the Bloodline.
WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, speaks to the Bloodline.
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WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, center, is surrounded by the Bloodline.
WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, center, is surrounded by the Bloodline.
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WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, right, looks to perform the Cross Rhodes on Solo Sikoa before getting hit by a superkick from Jacob Fatu.
WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, right, looks to perform the Cross Rhodes on Solo Sikoa before getting hit by a superkick from Jacob Fatu.
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WWE superstar Jey Uso rallies the fans during his entrance.
WWE superstar Jey Uso rallies the fans during his entrance.
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