WWE Smackdown: Dean Ambrose Loses To The Miz After Interference By James Ellsworth

James Ellsworth has cost Dean Ambrose another WWE title match. Two days after Ellsworth interfered in 'The Lunatic Fringe' Dean Ambrose's match against WWE World Champion AJ Styles at the TLC Pay Per View, his intention to help out his 'friend', made Ambrose eat a 'Skull Crushing Finale' from the Intercontinental Champion The Miz on Smackdown Live on Tuesday. The match was scheduled shortly after Ambrose was confronted by The Miz on a segment of 'Miz TV' where the Intercontinental Champion, along with his wife Maryse, accused the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion of "manipulating" Ellsworth.

Ellsworth jumped on the ring apron to distract the referee in order to help Ambrose, however, it was The Miz who capitalised on the distraction and hit the 'Lunatic Fringe' with his finisher to steal the win. In doing so, Ellsworth not only cost Dean Ambrose the match but also the Intercontinental Championship.

Earlier, as Smackdown Live opened with a segment between 'The Phenomenal One' AJ Styles and Ellsworth, Ambrose walked out to the ring, hit Ellsworth with his finisher Dirty Deeds, and left without saying a word.

James Ellsworth had secured a contract on Smackdown Live after beating World Champion AJ Styles three times, with a 'little help' from Ambrose. Ellsworth was also announced as the mascot of the Smackdown Live team which faced the WWE Raw team on the Survivor Series pay-per-view event. Smackdown went on to win the match although Ellsworth was crushed by Braun Strowman for causing a distraction and his elimination.

Ellsworth will face AJ Styles for the WWE World Championship next week on Smackdown Live.