WWE SmackDown video highlights: Shinsuke Nakamura debuts

As WWE attempted to add importance to the SmackDown after WrestleMania, two of NXT’s most popular wrestlers debuted on last night’s show.

Tye Dillinger first answered an open challenge issued by Curt Hawkins. Shinsuke Nakamura then made his way out to the ring a bit later as The Miz and Maryse were leaving after mocking John Cena and Nikki Bella.

The episode also featured Erick Rowan returning to Bray Wyatt’s side, Alexa Bliss challenging Naomi for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, and Dean Ambrose and Baron Corbin facing off in a non-title street fight.

More coverage from last night —

• WWE 205 Live results: Neville’s next challenger is decided
• SmackDown off-air notes: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler
• Shinsuke Nakamura makes long-awaited debut on WWE SmackDown
• Tye Dillinger makes WWE SmackDown debut
• WWE SmackDown live results: WrestleMania 33 fallout

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Erick Rowan returns to help out Bray Wyatt

Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss for the SmackDown Women’s Championship

Tye Dillinger answers Curt Hawkins’ open challenge

The Miz and Maryse continue impersonating John Cena and Nikki Bella

Shinsuke Nakamura arrives on SmackDown

Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin in a non-title street fight

Shane McMahon addresses the upcoming “superstar shake-up”

Randy Orton & Luke Harper vs. Bray Wyatt & Erick Rowan

SmackDown fallout: Tye Dillinger reflects on officially coming to the main roster

Talking Smack: Tye Dillinger watches his debut for the first time