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{{Infobox Wrestling event
|name = No Mercy (2016)
|image = WWE_No_Mercy_2016_poster.jpg
|caption = Promotional poster featuring [[The Miz]] and [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]]
|tagline =
|theme = "No Mercy" by Kit<ref>{{cite web|title=There will be No Mercy for SmackDown LIVE Superstars on Sunday, Oct. 9|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOW465ZFrfI|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref>
|promotion = [[WWE]]
|brand = [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]
|sponsor = ''[[WWE 2K17]]''<br>[[Mattel]]
|date = October 9, 2016
|attendance = 14,324
|venue = [[Golden 1 Center]]
|city = [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]]
|wwenlast = [[WWE Clash of Champions|Clash of Champions]]
|wwennext = [[Hell in a Cell (2016)]]
|event2 = [[WWE No Mercy|No Mercy]]
|lastevent3 = [[No Mercy (2008)]]
|nextevent3 =
}}
'''No Mercy (2016)''' was a [[professional wrestling]] [[pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of WWE pay-per-view events|event]] and [[WWE Network]] event produced by [[WWE]] for the [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. It took place on October 9, 2016, at the [[Golden 1 Center]] in [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Get WWE No Mercy 2016 tickets|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/article/wwe-no-mercy-2016-tickets|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> This was the 12th event in the [[WWE No Mercy|No Mercy]] chronology and the first since 2008.
Eight matches were contested at the event, including one on the pre-show. In the main event (which opened the pay-per-view), [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]] to retain the [[WWE World Championship]]. In another prominent match, [[Dolph Ziggler]] defeated [[The Miz]] to win the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]], with his career also on the line. Finally, in the last match of the pay-per-view, [[Bray Wyatt]] defeated [[Randy Orton]].
== Background ==
{{see also|Professional wrestling}}
The card consisted of seven matches which resulted from scripted storylines played out on WWE's [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] brand, one of WWE's [[WWE brand extension|brand divisions]].<ref name="HSW">{{cite web|title=How Pro Wrestling Works|url=http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm|last=Grabianowski|first=Ed|work=HowStuffWorks|publisher=[[Discovery Communications]]|accessdate=March 5, 2012<!--|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LDla2zy5|archivedate=November 18, 2013-->}}</ref><ref name=WWEnt>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/company/events.jsp|title=Live & Televised Entertainment|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=March 21, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LDleY7Lr|archivedate=November 18, 2013}}</ref> Storylines between the characters were produced on WWE's weekly television show ''SmackDown Live''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Orr|first=James|title=WWE brand split: WWE announce return of divided roster as SmackDown goes live every Tuesday|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/wwe-brand-split-wwe-announce-return-of-divided-roster-as-smackdown-goes-live-every-tuesday-a7048576.html|work=[[The Independent]]|date=May 25, 2016|accessdate=August 24, 2016}}</ref>
At [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]], [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defeated [[John Cena]].<ref name="SSlam2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=8/21 WWE Summerslam Results – CALDWELL’S Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/21/summerslam2016resultsfinal/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 21, 2016}}</ref> Styles went on to win the [[WWE World Championship]] at [[Backlash (2016)|Backlash]], when he defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] after a low blow and a Styles Clash.<ref name="Backlash2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – CALDWELL’S Complete PPV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 11, 2016}}</ref> Two days later on ''SmackDown'', Cena demanded a rematch against Styles in an attempt to become a 16-time world champion, equalizing the record set by [[Ric Flair]], while Ambrose invoked his rematch clause against Styles. SmackDown Commissioner [[Shane McMahon]] scheduled a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|triple threat match]] between Styles, Cena and Ambrose for the title at No Mercy. Later that night, Ambrose and Cena defeated Styles and [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] [[The Miz]]. Afterwards, Ambrose attacked Cena with Dirty Deeds.<ref name="Smackdown09132016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/13 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/13/913-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 13, 2016}}</ref> The following week, Ambrose defeated Cena with a roll-up. After the match, Styles attacked Cena and Ambrose, which prompted SmackDown General Manager [[Daniel Bryan]] to schedule Styles to defend his world title against Ambrose the following week on ''SmackDown'', after which Ambrose attacked Styles with Dirty Deeds.<ref name="Smackdown09202016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/20 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/20/920-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 20, 2016}}</ref> On the September 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', after a distraction from Cena, Styles retained the title against Ambrose. After the match, Cena attacked Ambrose and Styles with an Attitude Adjustment.<ref name="Smackdown09272016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/27 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/27/927-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 27, 2016}}</ref> On October 9, WWE announced that the world championship triple threat match would kick off the pay-per-view portion of the event. This was due to the fact that No Mercy and the [[United States presidential debates, 2016|second United States presidential debate]] were airing on the same night.<ref>{{cite web|title=Breaking News: WWE announces Styles vs. Cena vs. Ambrose to start tonight’s PPV, preceding debate|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/09/breaking-news-wwe-announces-styles-vs-cena-vs-ambrose-start-tonights-ppv-preceding-debate/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 13, 2016}}</ref>
At Backlash, [[Becky Lynch]] defeated [[Alexa Bliss]], [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]], [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]], and [[Nikki Bella]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|six-pack elimination challenge]] to become the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Champion]].<ref name="Backlash2016"/> On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', Alexa won a fatal five-way match by defeating Carmella, Nikki Bella, Natalya, and Naomi to receive a title opportunity against Lynch at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09132016"/> The following week, Alexa attacked Becky during their contract signing.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/> On October 8, it was revealed by the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' that Becky Lynch would not compete at No Mercy due to a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#L|out-of-ring]] injury.<ref name="BeckyLych">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/becky-lynch-wwe-no-mercy-due-injury-222351|title=Source: Becky Lynch Off WWE No Mercy Due to Injury|date=October 8, 2016|last=Nason|first=Josh|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|accessdate=October 10, 2016}}</ref>
At Backlash, [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] defeated [[The Usos]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Tag team match|tag team tournament final]] to become the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|SmackDown Tag Team Champions]], which also [[Kayfabe|earned]] Slater a SmackDown contract in the process.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> On the September 20 episode of ''SmackDown'', The Usos defeated [[American Alpha]] to earn a rematch against Slater and Rhyno for the titles at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/>
At Backlash, The Miz defeated [[Dolph Ziggler]] to retain the Intercontinental Championship when [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]] sprayed pepper spray in Ziggler's face.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> Two weeks later, Miz again defeated Ziggler in a title match after himself using the spray on Ziggler.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/> The following week, Ziggler put his career on the line if Miz gave him one more title shot; The Miz agreed to the match, to take place at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09272016"/> On the October 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', Miz showed a video package highlighting Ziggler's most embarrassing moments in his career, including his days as a member of the [[The Spirit Squad]]. Miz then introduced fellow Spirit Squad members, [[Mike Mondo|Mikey]] and [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]], who first cheered and mocked Dolph before attacking him. Ziggler then fought off Mikey and Kenny, before Miz fled.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/>
At Backlash, [[Bray Wyatt]] attacked [[Randy Orton]] backstage, leaving him unable to compete and winning their match by forfeit.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> In the following weeks, the two continued to taunt each other, including segments in which either wrestler went looking for the other backstage. On September 28, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE No Mercy new match – Take Two on Orton vs. Wyatt; updated PPV line-up|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/28/wwe-no-mercy-new-match-take-two-orton-vs-wyatt-updated-ppv-line/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref>
On the August 23 episode of ''SmackDown'', [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] attacked [[Nikki Bella]] before their scheduled match, then afterwards on ''Talking Smack'',<ref name="Smackdown08232016">{{cite web|last1=Parks|first1=Greg|title=8/23 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/23/823-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-complete-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 23, 2016}}</ref> and again during a match on the October 4 episode of ''SmackDown''. Subsequently, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown10042016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=10/4 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/04/104-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 4, 2016}}</ref>
On August 16, [[Curt Hawkins]] began to appear in a series of vignettes similar to [[Chuck Norris facts]], signalling his return to [[WWE]] on the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{cite web|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|title=Curt Hawkins returns to WWE on SmackDown Live|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/curt-hawkins-returns-to-wwe-on-smackdown-live|publisher=WWE|date=August 16, 2016|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref> In the last vignette, he revealed that he would be "stepping into the ring" at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/><ref name = "curthawkinsdebut">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40C4-Jf5Dm8|title=Curt Hawkins says he will step in the ring at No Mercy SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 4, 2016|publisher=WWE|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', [[Jack Swagger]] appeared and confronted [[Baron Corbin]].<ref name="Smackdown09132016"/> On the October 4 episode, Swagger defeated Corbin in controversial fashion. The referee called for the bell, believing Corbin had indicated submission, when he was in fact reaching for the rope to break the Patriot Lock applied by Swagger.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/> The following day, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Baron Corbin vs. Jack Swagger added to No Mercy PPV, updated card for this Sunday night from Sacramento|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/67908-baron-corbin-vs-jack-swagger-added-no-mercy-ppv-updated-card-sunday-night-sacramento/|work=WrestleView|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
On October 9, a match between [[The Hype Bros]] and [[American Alpha]] against [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] and [[The Vaudevillains]] was scheduled for the No Mercy pre-show.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE adds a match to No Mercy Kickoff Show|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/wwe-adds-a-match-to-no-mercy-kickoff-show/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
== Event ==
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|[[Carlos Cabrera]]
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=== Pre-show ===
During the pre-show, [[Curt Hawkins]] made his WWE return. As advertised, he stepped into the ring. However, he did not compete but announced that his first match would take place on the following episode of ''SmackDown''.
After this, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan informed [[Alexa Bliss]] that for medical reasons, [[Becky Lynch]] would not be able to compete, that the scheduled title match would be postponed to the November 8 episode of ''SmackDown'', and that Alexa would face a different opponent later in the night.<ref name="BeckyLych"/>
Also during the pre-show, [[The Hype Bros]] ([[Mojo Rawley]] and [[Zack Ryder]]) and [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan]]) faced [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] ([[Konnor (wrestler)|Konnor]] and [[Viktor (wrestler)|Viktor]]) and [[The Vaudevillains]] ([[Simon Gotch]] and [[Aiden English]]). Jason Jordan won the match for his team by pinning Aiden English after performing Grand Amplitude.
=== Main show ===
The actual pay-per-view opened with the main event in which [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defended the [[WWE World Championship]] against [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]]. During the match, Cena executed an Attitude Adjustment on Ambrose for a near-fall. Cena applied the STF on Ambrose, who did not submit. Styles performed a Springboard 450 Splash on Ambrose for a near-fall. Styles executed a Styles Clash on Ambrose, which was followed by Cena applying the STF on Styles but Ambrose stopped Styles from submitting. Later, Ambrose applied the Calf Crusher and Cena applied the STF on Styles simultaneously; Styles submitted but the referee continued the match as two participants cannot submit another one at the same time. Ambrose executed Dirty Deeds on Cena but Styles broke up the pinfall by pulling the referee out of the ring. In the end, Cena executed an Attitude Adjustment off the top rope on Ambrose but Styles hit Cena with a chair and pinned him to retain the title.
Next, [[Nikki Bella]] faced [[Carmella]]. The end came when Nikki executed a Rack Attack 2.0 on Carmella to win the match.
After that, [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] defended the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|Smackdown Tag Team Championship]] against [[The Usos]] (Jimmy and Jey Uso). The match ended when Rhyno executed a Gore on Jey to retain the title.
In the fourth match, [[Jack Swagger]] faced [[Baron Corbin]]. In the end, Swagger applied the Patriot Lock on Corbin but Corbin reached the ring apron, forcing Swagger to break the hold and poked Swagger's eye. Corbin performed the End of Days on Swagger to win the match.
Next, [[Dolph Ziggler]] challenged [[The Miz]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de Apuestas|title vs. career match]]. During the match, Miz applied the Figure Four Leglock but Ziggler touched the ropes, forcing Miz to break the hold. Ziggler executed a Zig Zag on Miz for a near-fall. After Maryse blinded Ziggler with pepper spray, Miz executed a Skull Crushing Finale but Ziggler placed his foot on the bottom rope to void the pinfall. [[The Spirit Squad]] ([[Mike Mondo|Mikey]] and [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]]) appeared to distract Ziggler but Ziggler knocked Mikey off the ring apron with a Superkick. Miz performed another Skull Crushing Finale on Ziggler for a near-fall. The referee ejected [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]], Mikey and Kenny from ringside. Ziggler executed a Superkick on Miz to win the title and save his career.
After that, [[Alexa Bliss]] came out. Earlier in the night, [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Champion]] [[Becky Lynch]] had been declared unable to compete. Alexa complained about her title opportunity being postponed only for her replacement opponent, [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], to interrupt her. In the end, Alexa applied a Cross Armbar but Naomi shifted her weight to pin Alexa and win the match.
In the final match, [[Randy Orton]] fought [[Bray Wyatt]]. During the match, Orton attempted an RKO on Wyatt but Wyatt countered by throwing Orton over the broadcast table. Wyatt attempted Sister Abigail on Orton, but Orton countered with an RKO attempt, only for Wyatt to counter into a Uranage Slam for a near-fall. Outside the ring, Wyatt draped Orton over the steel steps and attempted a Running Senton but Orton rolled off and Wyatt crashed onto the steps. In the climax, Orton executed an Elevated DDT on Wyatt and attempted an RKO but the lights went out and a returning [[Luke Harper]] appeared in the ring, distracting Orton. Wyatt executed Sister Abigail on Orton to win the match.
== Results ==
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times = <ref name="preNM2016">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=10/09 Powell’s WWE No Mercy Kickoff Show coverage: American Alpha and The Hype Bros vs. The Ascension and The Vaudevillains|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/1009-powells-wwe-no-mercy-kickoff-show-coverage-baron-corbin-vs-jack-swagger/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="NM2016">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell’s WWE No Mercy 2016 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship opens the show, The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler for the IC Title or Ziggler’s career|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/powells-wwe-no-mercy-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-vs-dean-ambrose-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-ic-title-or-zigglers-career/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|future = no
|match1 = [[The Hype Bros]] ([[Zack Ryder]] and [[Mojo Rawley]]) and [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan (wrestler)|Jason Jordan]]) defeated [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] ([[Konnor (wrestler)|Konnor]] and [[Viktor (wrestler)|Viktor]]) and [[The Vaudevillains]] ([[Aiden English]] and [[Simon Gotch]])
|stip1 = [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Multiple man teamed matches|Eight-man tag team match]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=The Hype Bros & American Alpha def. The Ascension & The Vaudevilains|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/hype-bros-american-alpha-ascension-vaudevillains-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time1 = 9:10
|pre1 = yes
|match2 = [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] (c) defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]]
|stip2 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]] for the [[WWE World Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=WWE World Champion AJ Styles def. Dean Ambrose and John Cena|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/aj-styles-dean-ambrose-john-cena-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time2 = 21:15
|match3 = [[Nikki Bella]] defeated [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]]
|stip3 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Singles matches|Singles match]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Nikki Bella def. Carmella|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/nikki-bella-carmella-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time3 = 8:05
|match4 = [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] (c) defeated [[The Usos]] (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso)
|stip4 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Tag team match|Tag team match]] for the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno def. The Usos|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/heath-slater-rhyno-the-usos-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time4 = 10:17
|match5 = [[Baron Corbin]] defeated [[Jack Swagger]]
|stip5 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Baron Corbin def. Jack Swagger|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/jack-swagger-baron-corbin-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time5 = 7:30
|match6 = [[Dolph Ziggler]] defeated [[The Miz]] (c) (with [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]])
|stip6 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de Apuestas|Title vs. Career match]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]]; had Ziggler lost, he would have been forced to retire<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Dolph Ziggler def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz (Title vs. Career Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/the-miz-dolph-ziggler-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time6 = 19:42
|match7 = [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]] defeated [[Alexa Bliss]]
|stip7 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Naomi def. Alexa Bliss|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/naomi-alexa-bliss-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time7 = 5:25
|match8 = [[Bray Wyatt]] defeated [[Randy Orton]]
|stip8 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Bray Wyatt def. Randy Orton|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/randy-orton-vs-bray-wyatt-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time8 = 15:40
}}
== See also ==
{{Portal|Professional wrestling}}
* [[List of WWE Network events]]
* [[List of WWE pay-per-view events]]
== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy|No Mercy Official Website}}
{{2016 WWE Network events}}
{{WWEPPV|No Mercy}}
[[Category:2016 in professional wrestling]]
[[Category:WWE No Mercy|2016]]
[[Category:2016 sports in California]]
[[Category:Professional wrestling in Sacramento, California]]
[[Category:2016 WWE Network events]]
[[Category:Professional wrestling in California]]' |
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{{Infobox Wrestling event
|name = No Mercy (2016)
|image = WWE_No_Mercy_2016_poster.jpg
|caption = Promotional poster featuring [[The Miz]] and [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]]
|tagline =
|theme = "No Mercy" by Kit<ref>{{cite web|title=There will be No Mercy for SmackDown LIVE Superstars on Sunday, Oct. 9|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOW465ZFrfI|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref>
|promotion = [[WWE]]
|brand = [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]
|sponsor = ''[[WWE 2K17]]''<br>[[Mattel]]
|date = October 9, 2016
|attendance = 14,324
|venue = [[Golden 1 Center]]
|city = [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]]
|wwenlast = [[WWE Clash of Champions|Clash of Champions]]
|wwennext = [[Hell in a Cell (2016)]]
|event2 = [[WWE No Mercy|No Mercy]]
|lastevent3 = [[No Mercy (2008)]]
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'''No Mercy (2016)''' was a [[professional wrestling]] [[pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of WWE pay-per-view events|event]] and [[WWE Network]] event produced by [[WWE]] for the [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. It took place on October 9, 2016, at the [[Golden 1 Center]] in [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Get WWE No Mercy 2016 tickets|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/article/wwe-no-mercy-2016-tickets|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> This was the 12th event in the [[WWE No Mercy|No Mercy]] chronology and the first since 2008.
Eight matches were contested at the event, including one on the pre-show. In the main event (which opened the pay-per-view), [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]] to retain the [[WWE World Championship]]. In another prominent match, [[Dolph Ziggler]] defeated [[The Miz]] to win the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]], with his career also on the line. Finally, in the last match of the pay-per-view, [[Bray Wyatt]] defeated [[Randy Orton]].
== Background ==
{{see also|Professional wrestling}}
The card consisted of seven matches which resulted from scripted storylines played out on WWE's [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] brand, one of WWE's [[WWE brand extension|brand divisions]].<ref name="HSW">{{cite web|title=How Pro Wrestling Works|url=http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm|last=Grabianowski|first=Ed|work=HowStuffWorks|publisher=[[Discovery Communications]]|accessdate=March 5, 2012<!--|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LDla2zy5|archivedate=November 18, 2013-->}}</ref><ref name=WWEnt>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/company/events.jsp|title=Live & Televised Entertainment|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=March 21, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LDleY7Lr|archivedate=November 18, 2013}}</ref> Storylines between the characters were produced on WWE's weekly television show ''SmackDown Live''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Orr|first=James|title=WWE brand split: WWE announce return of divided roster as SmackDown goes live every Tuesday|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/wwe-brand-split-wwe-announce-return-of-divided-roster-as-smackdown-goes-live-every-tuesday-a7048576.html|work=[[The Independent]]|date=May 25, 2016|accessdate=August 24, 2016}}</ref>
At [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]], [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defeated [[John Cena]].<ref name="SSlam2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=8/21 WWE Summerslam Results – CALDWELL’S Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/21/summerslam2016resultsfinal/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 21, 2016}}</ref> Styles went on to win the [[WWE World Championship]] at [[Backlash (2016)|Backlash]], when he defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] after a low blow and a Styles Clash.<ref name="Backlash2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – CALDWELL’S Complete PPV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 11, 2016}}</ref> Two days later on ''SmackDown'', Cena demanded a rematch against Styles in an attempt to become a 16-time world champion, equalizing the record set by [[Ric Flair]], while Ambrose invoked his rematch clause against Styles. SmackDown Commissioner [[Shane McMahon]] scheduled a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|triple threat match]] between Styles, Cena and Ambrose for the title at No Mercy. Later that night, Ambrose and Cena defeated Styles and [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] [[The Miz]]. Afterwards, Ambrose attacked Cena with Dirty Deeds.<ref name="Smackdown09132016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/13 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/13/913-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 13, 2016}}</ref> The following week, Ambrose defeated Cena with a roll-up. After the match, Styles attacked Cena and Ambrose, which prompted SmackDown General Manager [[Daniel Bryan]] to schedule Styles to defend his world title against Ambrose the following week on ''SmackDown'', after which Ambrose attacked Styles with Dirty Deeds.<ref name="Smackdown09202016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/20 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/20/920-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 20, 2016}}</ref> On the September 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', after a distraction from Cena, Styles retained the title against Ambrose. After the match, Cena attacked Ambrose and Styles with an Attitude Adjustment.<ref name="Smackdown09272016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/27 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/27/927-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 27, 2016}}</ref> On October 9, WWE announced that the world championship triple threat match would kick off the pay-per-view portion of the event. This was due to the fact that No Mercy and the [[United States presidential debates, 2016|second United States presidential debate]] were airing on the same night.<ref>{{cite web|title=Breaking News: WWE announces Styles vs. Cena vs. Ambrose to start tonight’s PPV, preceding debate|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/09/breaking-news-wwe-announces-styles-vs-cena-vs-ambrose-start-tonights-ppv-preceding-debate/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 13, 2016}}</ref>
At Backlash, [[Becky Lynch]] defeated [[Alexa Bliss]], [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]], [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]], and [[Nikki Bella]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|six-pack elimination challenge]] to become the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Champion]].<ref name="Backlash2016"/> On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', Alexa won a fatal five-way match by defeating Carmella, Nikki Bella, Natalya, and Naomi to receive a title opportunity against Lynch at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09132016"/> The following week, Alexa attacked Becky during their contract signing.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/> On October 8, it was revealed by the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' that Becky Lynch would not compete at No Mercy due to a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#L|out-of-ring]] injury.<ref name="BeckyLych">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/becky-lynch-wwe-no-mercy-due-injury-222351|title=Source: Becky Lynch Off WWE No Mercy Due to Injury|date=October 8, 2016|last=Nason|first=Josh|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|accessdate=October 10, 2016}}</ref>
At Backlash, [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] defeated [[The Usos]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Tag team match|tag team tournament final]] to become the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|SmackDown Tag Team Champions]], which also [[Kayfabe|earned]] Slater a SmackDown contract in the process.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> On the September 20 episode of ''SmackDown'', The Usos defeated [[American Alpha]] to earn a rematch against Slater and Rhyno for the titles at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/>
At Backlash, The Miz defeated [[Dolph Ziggler]] to retain the Intercontinental Championship when [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]] sprayed pepper spray in Ziggler's face.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> Two weeks later, Miz again defeated Ziggler in a title match after himself using the spray on Ziggler.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/> The following week, Ziggler put his career on the line if Miz gave him one more title shot; The Miz agreed to the match, to take place at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09272016"/> On the October 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', Miz showed a video package highlighting Ziggler's most embarrassing moments in his career, including his days as a member of the [[The Spirit Squad]]. Miz then introduced fellow Spirit Squad members, [[Mike Mondo|Mikey]] and [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]], who first cheered and mocked Dolph before attacking him. Ziggler then fought off Mikey and Kenny, before Miz fled.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/>
At Backlash, [[Bray Wyatt]] attacked [[Randy Orton]] backstage, leaving him unable to compete and winning their match by forfeit.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> In the following weeks, the two continued to taunt each other, including segments in which either wrestler went looking for the other backstage. On September 28, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE No Mercy new match – Take Two on Orton vs. Wyatt; updated PPV line-up|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/28/wwe-no-mercy-new-match-take-two-orton-vs-wyatt-updated-ppv-line/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref>
On the August 23 episode of ''SmackDown'', [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] attacked [[Nikki Bella]] before their scheduled match, then afterwards on ''Talking Smack'',<ref name="Smackdown08232016">{{cite web|last1=Parks|first1=Greg|title=8/23 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/23/823-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-complete-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 23, 2016}}</ref> and again during a match on the October 4 episode of ''SmackDown''. Subsequently, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown10042016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=10/4 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/04/104-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 4, 2016}}</ref>
On August 16, [[Curt Hawkins]] began to appear in a series of vignettes similar to [[Chuck Norris facts]], signalling his return to [[WWE]] on the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{cite web|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|title=Curt Hawkins returns to WWE on SmackDown Live|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/curt-hawkins-returns-to-wwe-on-smackdown-live|publisher=WWE|date=August 16, 2016|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref> In the last vignette, he revealed that he would be "stepping into the ring" at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/><ref name = "curthawkinsdebut">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40C4-Jf5Dm8|title=Curt Hawkins says he will step in the ring at No Mercy SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 4, 2016|publisher=WWE|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', [[Jack Swagger]] appeared and confronted [[Baron Corbin]].<ref name="Smackdown09132016"/> On the October 4 episode, Swagger defeated Corbin in controversial fashion. The referee called for the bell, believing Corbin had indicated submission, when he was in fact reaching for the rope to break the Patriot Lock applied by Swagger.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/> The following day, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Baron Corbin vs. Jack Swagger added to No Mercy PPV, updated card for this Sunday night from Sacramento|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/67908-baron-corbin-vs-jack-swagger-added-no-mercy-ppv-updated-card-sunday-night-sacramento/|work=WrestleView|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
On October 9, a match between [[The Hype Bros]] and [[American Alpha]] against [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] and [[The Vaudevillains]] was scheduled for the No Mercy pre-show.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE adds a match to No Mercy Kickoff Show|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/wwe-adds-a-match-to-no-mercy-kickoff-show/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
== Event ==
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|[[John Layfield|John "Bradshaw" Layfield]]
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|[[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]]
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=== Pre-show ===
During the pre-show, [[Curt Hawkins]] made his WWE return. As advertised, he stepped into the ring. However, he did not compete but announced that his first match would take place on the following episode of ''SmackDown''.
After this, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan informed [[Alexa Bliss]] that for medical reasons, [[Becky Lynch]] would not be able to compete, that the scheduled title match would be postponed to the November 8 episode of ''SmackDown'', and that Alexa would face a different opponent later in the night.<ref name="BeckyLych"/>
Also during the pre-show, [[The Hype Bros]] ([[Mojo Rawley]] and [[Zack Ryder]]) and [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan]]) faced [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] ([[Konnor (wrestler)|Konnor]] and [[Viktor (wrestler)|Viktor]]) and [[The Vaudevillains]] ([[Simon Gotch]] and [[Aiden English]]). Jason Jordan won the match for his team by pinning Aiden English after performing Grand Amplitude.
=== Main show ===
The actual pay-per-view opened with the main event in which [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defended the [[WWE World Championship]] against [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]]. During the match, Cena executed an Attitude Adjustment on Ambrose for a near-fall. Cena applied the STF on Ambrose, who did not submit. Styles performed a Springboard 450 Splash on Ambrose for a near-fall. Styles executed a Styles Clash on Ambrose, which was followed by Cena applying the STF on Styles but Ambrose stopped Styles from submitting. Later, Ambrose applied the Calf Crusher and Cena applied the STF on Styles simultaneously; Styles submitted but the referee continued the match as two participants cannot submit another one at the same time. Ambrose executed Dirty Deeds on Cena but Styles broke up the pinfall by pulling the referee out of the ring. In the end, Cena executed an Attitude Adjustment off the top rope on Ambrose but Styles hit Cena with a chair and pinned him to retain the title.
Next, [[Nikki Bella]] faced [[Carmella]]. The end came when Nikki executed a Rack Attack 2.0 on Carmella to win the match.
After that, [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] defended the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|Smackdown Tag Team Championship]] against [[The Usos]] (Jimmy and Jey Uso). The match ended when Rhyno executed a Gore on Jey to retain the title.
In the fourth match, [[Jack Swagger]] faced [[Baron Corbin]]. In the end, Swagger applied the Patriot Lock on Corbin but Corbin reached the ring apron, forcing Swagger to break the hold and poked Swagger's eye. Corbin performed the End of Days on Swagger to win the match.
Next, [[Dolph Ziggler]] challenged [[The Miz]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de Apuestas|title vs. career match]]. During the match, Miz applied the Figure Four Leglock but Ziggler touched the ropes, forcing Miz to break the hold. Ziggler executed a Zig Zag on Miz for a near-fall. After Maryse blinded Ziggler with pepper spray, Miz executed a Skull Crushing Finale but Ziggler placed his foot on the bottom rope to void the pinfall. [[The Spirit Squad]] ([[Mike Mondo|Mikey]] and [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]]) appeared to distract Ziggler but Ziggler knocked Mikey off the ring apron with a Superkick. Miz performed another Skull Crushing Finale on Ziggler for a near-fall. The referee ejected [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]], Mikey and Kenny from ringside. Ziggler executed a Superkick on Miz to win the title and save his career.
After that, [[Alexa Bliss]] came out. Earlier in the night, [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Champion]] [[Becky Lynch]] had been declared unable to compete. Alexa complained about her title opportunity being postponed only for her replacement opponent, [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], to interrupt her. In the end, Alexa applied a Cross Armbar but Naomi shifted her weight to pin Alexa and win the match.
In the final match, [[Randy Orton]] fought [[Bray Wyatt]]. During the match, Orton attempted an RKO on Wyatt but Wyatt countered by throwing Orton over the broadcast table. Wyatt attempted Sister Abigail on Orton, but Orton countered with an RKO attempt, only for Wyatt to counter into a Uranage Slam for a near-fall. Outside the ring, Wyatt draped Orton over the steel steps and attempted a Running Senton but Orton rolled off and Wyatt crashed onto the steps. In the climax, Orton executed an Elevated DDT on Wyatt and attempted an RKO but the lights went out and a returning [[Luke Harper]] appeared in the ring, distracting Orton. Wyatt executed Sister Abigail on Orton to win the match.
== Results ==
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times = <ref name="preNM2016">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=10/09 Powell’s WWE No Mercy Kickoff Show coverage: American Alpha and The Hype Bros vs. The Ascension and The Vaudevillains|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/1009-powells-wwe-no-mercy-kickoff-show-coverage-baron-corbin-vs-jack-swagger/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="NM2016">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell’s WWE No Mercy 2016 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship opens the show, The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler for the IC Title or Ziggler’s career|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/powells-wwe-no-mercy-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-vs-dean-ambrose-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-ic-title-or-zigglers-career/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
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|match1 = [[The Hype Bros]] ([[Zack Ryder]] and [[Mojo Rawley]]) and [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan (wrestler)|Jason Jordan]]) defeated [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] ([[Konnor (wrestler)|Konnor]] and [[Viktor (wrestler)|Viktor]]) and [[The Vaudevillains]] ([[Aiden English]] and [[Simon Gotch]])
|stip1 = [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Multiple man teamed matches|Eight-man tag team match]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=The Hype Bros & American Alpha def. The Ascension & The Vaudevilains|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/hype-bros-american-alpha-ascension-vaudevillains-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time1 = 9:10
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|match2 = [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] (c) defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]]
|stip2 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]] for the [[WWE World Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=WWE World Champion AJ Styles def. Dean Ambrose and John Cena|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/aj-styles-dean-ambrose-john-cena-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time2 = 21:15
|match3 = [[Nikki Bella]] defeated [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]]
|stip3 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Singles matches|Singles match]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Nikki Bella def. Carmella|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/nikki-bella-carmella-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time3 = 8:05
|match4 = [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] (c) defeated [[The Usos]] (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso)
|stip4 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Tag team match|Tag team match]] for the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno def. The Usos|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/heath-slater-rhyno-the-usos-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time4 = 10:17
|match5 = [[Baron Corbin]] defeated [[Jack Swagger]]
|stip5 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Baron Corbin def. Jack Swagger|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/jack-swagger-baron-corbin-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time5 = 7:30
|match6 = [[Dolph Ziggler]] defeated [[The Miz]] (c) (with [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]])
|stip6 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de Apuestas|Title vs. Career match]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]]; had Ziggler lost, he would have lost his career <ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Dolph Ziggler def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz (Title vs. Career Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/the-miz-dolph-ziggler-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time6 = 19:42
|match7 = [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]] defeated [[Alexa Bliss]]
|stip7 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Naomi def. Alexa Bliss|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/naomi-alexa-bliss-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time7 = 5:25
|match8 = [[Bray Wyatt]] defeated [[Randy Orton]]
|stip8 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Bray Wyatt def. Randy Orton|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/randy-orton-vs-bray-wyatt-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time8 = 15:40
}}
== See also ==
{{Portal|Professional wrestling}}
* [[List of WWE Network events]]
* [[List of WWE pay-per-view events]]
== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy|No Mercy Official Website}}
{{2016 WWE Network events}}
{{WWEPPV|No Mercy}}
[[Category:2016 in professional wrestling]]
[[Category:WWE No Mercy|2016]]
[[Category:2016 sports in California]]
[[Category:Professional wrestling in Sacramento, California]]
[[Category:2016 WWE Network events]]
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{{Infobox Wrestling event
|name = No Mercy (2016)
|image = WWE_No_Mercy_2016_poster.jpg
|caption = Promotional poster featuring [[The Miz]] and [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]]
|tagline =
|theme = "No Mercy" by Kit<ref>{{cite web|title=There will be No Mercy for SmackDown LIVE Superstars on Sunday, Oct. 9|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOW465ZFrfI|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref>
|promotion = [[WWE]]
|brand = [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]
|sponsor = ''[[WWE 2K17]]''<br>[[Mattel]]
|date = October 9, 2016
|attendance = 14,324
|venue = [[Golden 1 Center]]
|city = [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]]
|wwenlast = [[WWE Clash of Champions|Clash of Champions]]
|wwennext = [[Hell in a Cell (2016)]]
|event2 = [[WWE No Mercy|No Mercy]]
|lastevent3 = [[No Mercy (2008)]]
|nextevent3 =
}}
'''No Mercy (2016)''' was a [[professional wrestling]] [[pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of WWE pay-per-view events|event]] and [[WWE Network]] event produced by [[WWE]] for the [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. It took place on October 9, 2016, at the [[Golden 1 Center]] in [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Get WWE No Mercy 2016 tickets|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/article/wwe-no-mercy-2016-tickets|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> This was the 12th event in the [[WWE No Mercy|No Mercy]] chronology and the first since 2008.
Eight matches were contested at the event, including one on the pre-show. In the main event (which opened the pay-per-view), [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]] to retain the [[WWE World Championship]]. In another prominent match, [[Dolph Ziggler]] defeated [[The Miz]] to win the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]], with his career also on the line. Finally, in the last match of the pay-per-view, [[Bray Wyatt]] defeated [[Randy Orton]].
== Background ==
{{see also|Professional wrestling}}
The card consisted of seven matches which resulted from scripted storylines played out on WWE's [[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] brand, one of WWE's [[WWE brand extension|brand divisions]].<ref name="HSW">{{cite web|title=How Pro Wrestling Works|url=http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm|last=Grabianowski|first=Ed|work=HowStuffWorks|publisher=[[Discovery Communications]]|accessdate=March 5, 2012<!--|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LDla2zy5|archivedate=November 18, 2013-->}}</ref><ref name=WWEnt>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/company/events.jsp|title=Live & Televised Entertainment|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=March 21, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6LDleY7Lr|archivedate=November 18, 2013}}</ref> Storylines between the characters were produced on WWE's weekly television show ''SmackDown Live''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Orr|first=James|title=WWE brand split: WWE announce return of divided roster as SmackDown goes live every Tuesday|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/wwe-brand-split-wwe-announce-return-of-divided-roster-as-smackdown-goes-live-every-tuesday-a7048576.html|work=[[The Independent]]|date=May 25, 2016|accessdate=August 24, 2016}}</ref>
At [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]], [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defeated [[John Cena]].<ref name="SSlam2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=8/21 WWE Summerslam Results – CALDWELL’S Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/21/summerslam2016resultsfinal/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 21, 2016}}</ref> Styles went on to win the [[WWE World Championship]] at [[Backlash (2016)|Backlash]], when he defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] after a low blow and a Styles Clash.<ref name="Backlash2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – CALDWELL’S Complete PPV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 11, 2016}}</ref> Two days later on ''SmackDown'', Cena demanded a rematch against Styles in an attempt to become a 16-time world champion, equalizing the record set by [[Ric Flair]], while Ambrose invoked his rematch clause against Styles. SmackDown Commissioner [[Shane McMahon]] scheduled a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|triple threat match]] between Styles, Cena and Ambrose for the title at No Mercy. Later that night, Ambrose and Cena defeated Styles and [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] [[The Miz]]. Afterwards, Ambrose attacked Cena with Dirty Deeds.<ref name="Smackdown09132016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/13 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/13/913-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 13, 2016}}</ref> The following week, Ambrose defeated Cena with a roll-up. After the match, Styles attacked Cena and Ambrose, which prompted SmackDown General Manager [[Daniel Bryan]] to schedule Styles to defend his world title against Ambrose the following week on ''SmackDown'', after which Ambrose attacked Styles with Dirty Deeds.<ref name="Smackdown09202016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/20 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/20/920-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 20, 2016}}</ref> On the September 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', after a distraction from Cena, Styles retained the title against Ambrose. After the match, Cena attacked Ambrose and Styles with an Attitude Adjustment.<ref name="Smackdown09272016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=9/27 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/27/927-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 27, 2016}}</ref> On October 9, WWE announced that the world championship triple threat match would kick off the pay-per-view portion of the event. This was due to the fact that No Mercy and the [[United States presidential debates, 2016|second United States presidential debate]] were airing on the same night.<ref>{{cite web|title=Breaking News: WWE announces Styles vs. Cena vs. Ambrose to start tonight’s PPV, preceding debate|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/09/breaking-news-wwe-announces-styles-vs-cena-vs-ambrose-start-tonights-ppv-preceding-debate/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 13, 2016}}</ref>
At Backlash, [[Becky Lynch]] defeated [[Alexa Bliss]], [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]], [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]], and [[Nikki Bella]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|six-pack elimination challenge]] to become the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Champion]].<ref name="Backlash2016"/> On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', Alexa won a fatal five-way match by defeating Carmella, Nikki Bella, Natalya, and Naomi to receive a title opportunity against Lynch at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09132016"/> The following week, Alexa attacked Becky during their contract signing.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/> On October 8, it was revealed by the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' that Becky Lynch would not compete at No Mercy due to a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#L|out-of-ring]] injury.<ref name="BeckyLych">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/becky-lynch-wwe-no-mercy-due-injury-222351|title=Source: Becky Lynch Off WWE No Mercy Due to Injury|date=October 8, 2016|last=Nason|first=Josh|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|accessdate=October 10, 2016}}</ref>
At Backlash, [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] defeated [[The Usos]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Tag team match|tag team tournament final]] to become the inaugural [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|SmackDown Tag Team Champions]], which also [[Kayfabe|earned]] Slater a SmackDown contract in the process.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> On the September 20 episode of ''SmackDown'', The Usos defeated [[American Alpha]] to earn a rematch against Slater and Rhyno for the titles at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/>
At Backlash, The Miz defeated [[Dolph Ziggler]] to retain the Intercontinental Championship when [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]] sprayed pepper spray in Ziggler's face.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> Two weeks later, Miz again defeated Ziggler in a title match after himself using the spray on Ziggler.<ref name="Smackdown09202016"/> The following week, Ziggler put his career on the line if Miz gave him one more title shot; The Miz agreed to the match, to take place at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown09272016"/> On the October 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', Miz showed a video package highlighting Ziggler's most embarrassing moments in his career, including his days as a member of the [[The Spirit Squad]]. Miz then introduced fellow Spirit Squad members, [[Mike Mondo|Mikey]] and [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]], who first cheered and mocked Dolph before attacking him. Ziggler then fought off Mikey and Kenny, before Miz fled.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/>
At Backlash, [[Bray Wyatt]] attacked [[Randy Orton]] backstage, leaving him unable to compete and winning their match by forfeit.<ref name="Backlash2016"/> In the following weeks, the two continued to taunt each other, including segments in which either wrestler went looking for the other backstage. On September 28, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE No Mercy new match – Take Two on Orton vs. Wyatt; updated PPV line-up|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/28/wwe-no-mercy-new-match-take-two-orton-vs-wyatt-updated-ppv-line/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref>
On the August 23 episode of ''SmackDown'', [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] attacked [[Nikki Bella]] before their scheduled match, then afterwards on ''Talking Smack'',<ref name="Smackdown08232016">{{cite web|last1=Parks|first1=Greg|title=8/23 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/23/823-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-complete-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 23, 2016}}</ref> and again during a match on the October 4 episode of ''SmackDown''. Subsequently, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown10042016">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=10/4 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks’s Complete, Real-Time Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/04/104-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 4, 2016}}</ref>
On August 16, [[Curt Hawkins]] began to appear in a series of vignettes similar to [[Chuck Norris facts]], signalling his return to [[WWE]] on the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{cite web|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|title=Curt Hawkins returns to WWE on SmackDown Live|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/curt-hawkins-returns-to-wwe-on-smackdown-live|publisher=WWE|date=August 16, 2016|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref> In the last vignette, he revealed that he would be "stepping into the ring" at No Mercy.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/><ref name = "curthawkinsdebut">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40C4-Jf5Dm8|title=Curt Hawkins says he will step in the ring at No Mercy SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 4, 2016|publisher=WWE|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', [[Jack Swagger]] appeared and confronted [[Baron Corbin]].<ref name="Smackdown09132016"/> On the October 4 episode, Swagger defeated Corbin in controversial fashion. The referee called for the bell, believing Corbin had indicated submission, when he was in fact reaching for the rope to break the Patriot Lock applied by Swagger.<ref name="Smackdown10042016"/> The following day, a match between the two was scheduled for No Mercy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Baron Corbin vs. Jack Swagger added to No Mercy PPV, updated card for this Sunday night from Sacramento|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/67908-baron-corbin-vs-jack-swagger-added-no-mercy-ppv-updated-card-sunday-night-sacramento/|work=WrestleView|accessdate=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
On October 9, a match between [[The Hype Bros]] and [[American Alpha]] against [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] and [[The Vaudevillains]] was scheduled for the No Mercy pre-show.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE adds a match to No Mercy Kickoff Show|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/wwe-adds-a-match-to-no-mercy-kickoff-show/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
== Event ==
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|[[Mauro Ranallo]]
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|[[John Layfield|John "Bradshaw" Layfield]]
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|[[David Otunga]]
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|rowspan=2|Spanish Commentators
|[[Carlos Cabrera]]
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|[[Marcelo Rodríguez]]
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|rowspan=2|German Commentators
|Sebastian Hackl
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|Carsten Schaefer
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|rowspan=1|[[Ring announcer]]s
|Greg Hamilton
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|rowspan=4|[[Referee (professional wrestling)|Referees]]
|[[Rudy Charles|Dan Engler]]
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|[[Jason Ayers]]
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|[[Mike Chioda]]
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|[[Ryan Tran]]
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|[[Renee Young]]
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|[[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]]
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|[[Jerry Lawler]]
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|[[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]]
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=== Pre-show ===
During the pre-show, [[Curt Hawkins]] made his WWE return. As advertised, he stepped into the ring. However, he did not compete but announced that his first match would take place on the following episode of ''SmackDown''.
After this, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan informed [[Alexa Bliss]] that for medical reasons, [[Becky Lynch]] would not be able to compete, that the scheduled title match would be postponed to the November 8 episode of ''SmackDown'', and that Alexa would face a different opponent later in the night.<ref name="BeckyLych"/>
Also during the pre-show, [[The Hype Bros]] ([[Mojo Rawley]] and [[Zack Ryder]]) and [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan]]) faced [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] ([[Konnor (wrestler)|Konnor]] and [[Viktor (wrestler)|Viktor]]) and [[The Vaudevillains]] ([[Simon Gotch]] and [[Aiden English]]). Jason Jordan won the match for his team by pinning Aiden English after performing Grand Amplitude.
=== Main show ===
The actual pay-per-view opened with the main event in which [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] defended the [[WWE World Championship]] against [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]]. During the match, Cena executed an Attitude Adjustment on Ambrose for a near-fall. Cena applied the STF on Ambrose, who did not submit. Styles performed a Springboard 450 Splash on Ambrose for a near-fall. Styles executed a Styles Clash on Ambrose, which was followed by Cena applying the STF on Styles but Ambrose stopped Styles from submitting. Later, Ambrose applied the Calf Crusher and Cena applied the STF on Styles simultaneously; Styles submitted but the referee continued the match as two participants cannot submit another one at the same time. Ambrose executed Dirty Deeds on Cena but Styles broke up the pinfall by pulling the referee out of the ring. In the end, Cena executed an Attitude Adjustment off the top rope on Ambrose but Styles hit Cena with a chair and pinned him to retain the title.
Next, [[Nikki Bella]] faced [[Carmella]]. The end came when Nikki executed a Rack Attack 2.0 on Carmella to win the match.
After that, [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] defended the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|Smackdown Tag Team Championship]] against [[The Usos]] (Jimmy and Jey Uso). The match ended when Rhyno executed a Gore on Jey to retain the title.
In the fourth match, [[Jack Swagger]] faced [[Baron Corbin]]. In the end, Swagger applied the Patriot Lock on Corbin but Corbin reached the ring apron, forcing Swagger to break the hold and poked Swagger's eye. Corbin performed the End of Days on Swagger to win the match.
Next, [[Dolph Ziggler]] challenged [[The Miz]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de Apuestas|title vs. career match]]. During the match, Miz applied the Figure Four Leglock but Ziggler touched the ropes, forcing Miz to break the hold. Ziggler executed a Zig Zag on Miz for a near-fall. After Maryse blinded Ziggler with pepper spray, Miz executed a Skull Crushing Finale but Ziggler placed his foot on the bottom rope to void the pinfall. [[The Spirit Squad]] ([[Mike Mondo|Mikey]] and [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]]) appeared to distract Ziggler but Ziggler knocked Mikey off the ring apron with a Superkick. Miz performed another Skull Crushing Finale on Ziggler for a near-fall. The referee ejected [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]], Mikey and Kenny from ringside. Ziggler executed a Superkick on Miz to win the title and save his career.
After that, [[Alexa Bliss]] came out. Earlier in the night, [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Champion]] [[Becky Lynch]] had been declared unable to compete. Alexa complained about her title opportunity being postponed only for her replacement opponent, [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]], to interrupt her. In the end, Alexa applied a Cross Armbar but Naomi shifted her weight to pin Alexa and win the match.
In the final match, [[Randy Orton]] fought [[Bray Wyatt]]. During the match, Orton attempted an RKO on Wyatt but Wyatt countered by throwing Orton over the broadcast table. Wyatt attempted Sister Abigail on Orton, but Orton countered with an RKO attempt, only for Wyatt to counter into a Uranage Slam for a near-fall. Outside the ring, Wyatt draped Orton over the steel steps and attempted a Running Senton but Orton rolled off and Wyatt crashed onto the steps. In the climax, Orton executed an Elevated DDT on Wyatt and attempted an RKO but the lights went out and a returning [[Luke Harper]] appeared in the ring, distracting Orton. Wyatt executed Sister Abigail on Orton to win the match.
== Results ==
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times = <ref name="preNM2016">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=10/09 Powell’s WWE No Mercy Kickoff Show coverage: American Alpha and The Hype Bros vs. The Ascension and The Vaudevillains|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/1009-powells-wwe-no-mercy-kickoff-show-coverage-baron-corbin-vs-jack-swagger/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="NM2016">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell’s WWE No Mercy 2016 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship opens the show, The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler for the IC Title or Ziggler’s career|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/powells-wwe-no-mercy-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-vs-dean-ambrose-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-ic-title-or-zigglers-career/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|future = no
|match1 = [[The Hype Bros]] ([[Zack Ryder]] and [[Mojo Rawley]]) and [[American Alpha]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Jason Jordan (wrestler)|Jason Jordan]]) defeated [[The Ascension (professional wrestling)|The Ascension]] ([[Konnor (wrestler)|Konnor]] and [[Viktor (wrestler)|Viktor]]) and [[The Vaudevillains]] ([[Aiden English]] and [[Simon Gotch]])
|stip1 = [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Multiple man teamed matches|Eight-man tag team match]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=The Hype Bros & American Alpha def. The Ascension & The Vaudevilains|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/hype-bros-american-alpha-ascension-vaudevillains-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time1 = 9:10
|pre1 = yes
|match2 = [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] (c) defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[John Cena]]
|stip2 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]] for the [[WWE World Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=WWE World Champion AJ Styles def. Dean Ambrose and John Cena|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/aj-styles-dean-ambrose-john-cena-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time2 = 21:15
|match3 = [[Nikki Bella]] defeated [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]]
|stip3 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Singles matches|Singles match]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Nikki Bella def. Carmella|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/nikki-bella-carmella-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time3 = 8:05
|match4 = [[Heath Slater]] and [[Rhyno]] (c) defeated [[The Usos]] (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso)
|stip4 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Tag team match|Tag team match]] for the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno def. The Usos|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/heath-slater-rhyno-the-usos-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time4 = 10:17
|match5 = [[Baron Corbin]] defeated [[Jack Swagger]]
|stip5 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Baron Corbin def. Jack Swagger|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/jack-swagger-baron-corbin-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time5 = 7:30
|match6 = [[Dolph Ziggler]] defeated [[The Miz]] (c) (with [[Maryse Ouellet|Maryse]])
|stip6 = [[Professional wrestling match types#Luchas de Apuestas|Title vs. Career match]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]]; had Ziggler lost, he would have lost his career <ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Dolph Ziggler def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz (Title vs. Career Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/the-miz-dolph-ziggler-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time6 = 19:42
|match7 = [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]] defeated [[Alexa Bliss]]
|stip7 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Naomi def. Alexa Bliss|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/naomi-alexa-bliss-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time7 = 5:25
|match8 = [[Bray Wyatt]] defeated [[Randy Orton]]
|stip8 = Singles match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Bray Wyatt def. Randy Orton|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2016/randy-orton-vs-bray-wyatt-results|work=WWE|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref>
|time8 = 15:40
}}
== See also ==
{{Portal|Professional wrestling}}
* [[List of WWE Network events]]
* [[List of WWE pay-per-view events]]
== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy|No Mercy Official Website}}
{{2016 WWE Network events}}
{{WWEPPV|No Mercy}}
[[Category:2016 in professional wrestling]]
[[Category:WWE No Mercy|2016]]
[[Category:2016 sports in California]]
[[Category:Professional wrestling in Sacramento, California]]
[[Category:2016 WWE Network events]]
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Whether or not the change was made through a Tor exit node (tor_exit_node ) | 0 |
Unix timestamp of change (timestamp ) | 1481825771 |