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Mitchell’s WWE 205 Live Results & Report! (2/14/20)

Cruiserweights in British Columbia!

Published

4 years ago

February 15, 2020

Steven Mitchell

WWE Cruiserweights come to Canada!

While Lio Rush prepares to trump the Irish Ace, the rest of WWE 205 Live work to determine who is next up! Who’ll be victorious in Vancouver?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

The Singh Brothers VS Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch; win.
Ariya Daivari & THE Brian Kendrick VS Tony Nese & Mike Kanellis; Nese & Kanellis win.

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And NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Cruiserweight Championship…

In a rematch of their own title match, Lio Rush and Angel Garza once again went toe to toe and move for move in an instant classic! But in the end, the MOTH (Man of the Hour) kept his wings from being clipped and got the better of Garza! Now the Irish Ace prepares for the Living Piece of Gold as his next stop on the Jordan Devlin Cruiserweight Championship Tour. Will the tour’s Final Hour be next Wednesday?

The Singh Brothers VS Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch!

Before the match, the Singh Brothers grab mics to say Vancouver’s favorite boys from BOLLY BOLLY BOLLYWOOD~, are back! They use to come to Rogers Arena to watch WWE house shows. To be back as part of a WWE event, the Singhs thank the fans for being here. Just before walking out here, a fellow Canadian by the name of Wayne Gretzky gave them a call. He gave them some of the best advice ever: have fun and appreciate the moment. Fans chant, “You Deserve It!”

The Singh Brothers also got one more piece of advice, and perhaps the most important piece ever. Gretzky told them that after their win tonight, make sure you get the HELL out of Canada! Take Bollywood to the bright lights of Hollywood! And to do them one better, Samir takes off his Canucks jersey to show off his Gretzky LA KINGS jersey! Sunil feels betrayed! Samir can’t do that to Canada! Because Gretzky told Sunil to say it is okay to cheer a winning team, that has won a Stanley Cup. Because Sunil takes off his Canucks jersey to show off his Toronto Maple Leaf jersey! Still Canadian. Fans boo as the Bollywood Boys dance on the Canucks jerseys, but here come Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch! And the brawl is on at the ramp!

This is like a hockey scrum as Oney gets Samir in the ring and Burch pulls Sunil’s shirt over his head for uppercuts! The bell rings and this match is official, and Burch clubs away on Sunil. Lorcan puts Samir in a corner to rain down rights, all the way to 10! Fans fire up for Lorcan but Sunil sends Burch into the apron! Sunil distracts Oney and Samir clobbers him! Lorcan falls out of the ring and Samir swivels the hips. Samir goes back out to put Oney in and then clubs him down. Samir rains down rights of his own but fans boo as he chokes Lorcan on the ropes. The ref counts and Samir lets up at 4, then brings Lorcan up to tag Sunil. SUPERKICK Russian Leg Sweep!

Sunil takes time to taunt before he sucker punches Burch! Sunil drags Lorcan up and brings him around to snap suplex! Cover, ONE, but Sunil clamps on with a chinlock. Lorcan fights as Sunil grinds him down. Fans boo the “Bolly Bolly Bolly!” and rally up for Lorcan. Lorcan fights to his feet and throws body shots. Sunil knees low then tags in Samir. The Singhs mug Lorcan and Samir keeps Lorcan away from Burch. Samir cranks on the facelock but fans rally up. Lorcan fights his way back up, throws body shots and gets free to run, into Samir’s back elbow! Cover, TWO! Samir clamps back on Lorcan with another chinlock, but fans rally again.

“One Two!” echoes out as Lorcan fights his way up again. Lorcan throws more body shots but Samir clubs and whips. Lorcan elbows Sunil down then elbows Samir away! Fans cheer as Lorcan sends Samir out! Lorcan crawls towards his corner but Samir intercepts. Lorcan still slips past and tags in Burch! The Govenah rallies with haymakers on the Singh Brothers! Burch punches away then spins Samir for a BIG European Uppercut! Samir gets to a corner, Burch runs in for the clothesline and enziguri! SNAP GERMAN! Burch calls Lorcan in and they work together, but Sunil rushes in. Sunil saves Samir and there’s a bit of crisscross before a DOUBLE SUPERKICK!

Sunil drags Burch up and over as Samir climbs up. Backbreaker and elbow drop, BOLLYWOOD BLAST!! Cover, but Lorcan barely breaks it in time! Sunil grabs Lorcan but both men tumble out of the ring. Samir aims at Burch and runs in, but gets a boot! Burch hops up, missile dropkick! Burch fires up and Lorcan rises! “ONEEEY!” Tag to Lorcan and they drag Samir up. LONDON TOWER! Cover, Lorcan & Burch win!

Winners: Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan, by pinfall

The BritAm Brawlers brought the fight to the hometown villains and got payback on behalf of British Columbia! But wait, Ariya Daivari and THE Brian Kendrick appear to mockingly applaud the win. And then the Singh Brothers attack from behind! They, Kendrick and Daivari all stomp Burch & Lorcan down! The Bollywood Boys help the 205 Live OG out as Kendrick brings in chairs! Lorcan fights back but gets a chair shot to the ribs! So does Burch! Kendrick sits a chair up while Daivari wedges another in a corner. Kendrick SMASHES Burch off his chair, while Daivari throws Lorcan INTO his! Then a bulldog onto the chair! Fans boo as Daivari and Kendrick swagger about. Referees tell them to leave but the damage is done and the message is sent. Will Lorcan & Burch be able to respond on the Road to WrestleMania?

WWE 205 Live will have a wild rematch!

Near death experiences won’t stop Joaquin Wilde from doing everything and anything he wants to live life to the fullest. But Raul Mendoza is looking to do the same, trying to cross the “Mendoza Line.” This match happens next week, who takes the win in round two?

WWE 205 Live shares a post NXT interview with Lio Rush.

We all saw and heard Jordan Devlin deliver strong words to the new #1 contender. But does Lio think the Irish Ace is the one not ready? “Is he ready for Lio Rush? That’s the question I aske around the world.” Lio got signed to the WWE at just 22 years old, and that is because he is the “Best Damn Cruiserweight in the World.” Lio dares ANYONE to prove him otherwise. He has been going against “aces” his whole life, so what anyone else says is irrelevant. Lio has won, he is the new King of the Cruiserweights! And he will become two-time NXT Cruiserweight Champion, “whether Mr. Devlin likes it or not.”

Jordan Devlin tweets a reply.

“Aces beat Kings dopey, you’d know that if you were old enough to gamble. Listen, fair warning, don’t try to mix it up with me online. I’m not a soft touch like the Yanks, I’ll make a holy show of you for fun. Enjoy your 10 mins in my spotlight next week and try pick up a few tips.” The Irish Ace is all in, but will the Man of the Hour make him fold?

WWE 205 Live returns to the ring, and Daivari and Kendrick are still there!

Kendrick is happy he can talk now, even he almost forgot he was out here. “How ’bout those Bollywood Boys, huh?” Kendrick had them all wrong! They’re from right here in Vancouver, and Kendrick just assumed they were like any other Canadian: at the first sign of trouble, they’d tuck tail and run. He just figured that, given the history, they wouldn’t have it within themselves. You could say, “But Brian, what aboot hockey?” Figure skating with shoulder pads on, and news flash: Vancouver isn’t even good at that! But the Singhs proved something: they were brave, honorable, and honorary US citizens. Kendrick thanks them for the help.

Daivari wants fans to understand that he and Kendrick are 205 OG, the originals. Kendrick founded WWE 205 Live as Cruiserweight Champion! Getting that title back is a top priority, so they OG can’t have new guys like Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch waltz in. That message was very loud and clear with two steel chairs! Kendrick has good news for everyone here. Kendrick and Daivari are obligated to wrestle tonight, and they’re already out here, so who is lying around to face them? It’s an open challenge, if you will. Tony Nese appears! But who is the Premier Athlete’s tag partner? MIKE KANELLIS!? The Lover is back, things apparently having smoothed over with management. Will these two big surprises surprise Kendrick & Daivari and #DoSomething?

Ariya Daivari & THE Brian Kendrick VS Tony Nese & Mike Kanellis!

The teams sort out and Daivari starts with Nese, but Daivari and Kendrick both rush Nese and Kanellis! The brawl is on with the bell and Kanellis sends Kendrick out. Nese chops and punches Daivari bck, then CHOPS Daivari again. The ref restores order as Daivari reverses a whip, but Kendrick trips Nese up! Daivari clobbers Nese and stomps him over and over! He drags Nese up to bump off buckles then soak up the heat from the “stinkin’ Canadians.” Nese throws forearms back then whips, but Daivari holds ropes. Daivari swings, Nese goes Matrix and mule kicks, knee lifts and leg sweeps! Cover, ONE!

Nese keeps his cool as he drags Daivari up and over. Tag to Kanellis and the two whip Daivari, for a drop toehold to a knee! Cover, TWO! Kanellis drags Daivari up and around to suplex! Cover, TWO! Kanellis looms over Daivari, drags him up and whips him into the corner. Tag to Nese and Kanellis keeps Daivari trapped as Nese elbows Daivari down. Tag back to Kanellis and the two whip Daivari again. Nese trips Daivari, Kanellis basement dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Kendrick grows frustrated as Kanellis puts Daivari in a corner to CHOP! Kanellis bumps Daivari off buckles and CHOPS again. Tag to Nese and Nese CHOPS Daivari for himself!

Nese drags Daivari up but Daivari throat chops! Kanellis protests but Daivari whips Nese to the corner. Nese boots Daivari away then elbows Kendrick! Daivari kicks Nese back then whips, but Nese reverses to bulldog hotshot! Then PREMIER TRIANGLE, but Kendrick pulls Daivari out! Nese flops on the mat as the referee reprimands the Man with a Plan. Nese crawls but Daivari is on him at the ropes. Daivari turns Nese for a neckbreaker hotshot! Fans boo but Daivari soaks it all in. Daivari stomps Nese down then tags Kendrick back in. Daivari drags Nese up for Kendrick to throw jabs.

Kendrick toys with Nese and stands on a foot to anchor him down. Kendrick grabs Nese in a chinlock to club away with forearms. He puts on a modified camel clutch, using a neck crank rather than a crossface. Fans rally up and Nese jawbreakers free! Nese ROCKS Daivari but Kendrick catches Nese first. Kendrick cravats but no Sliced Bread. Nese elbows, leaps over and hot tags Kanellis! Kanellis dodges Kendrick to rock Daivari then CHOP away on Kendrick! Kanellis bobs ‘n’ weaves and CHOPS more! He whips Kendrick corner to corner and hits a corner clothesline! then back the other way! Kanellis goes a third time, but Kendrick boots him! Kendrick runs but into a SPINE BUSTER! Cover, TWO!

Kanellis is frustrated but he focuses again. Kanellis fireman’s carries but Kendrick fights out. Kendrick shoves Kanellis and Daivari dumps him out! The ref reprimands Daivari but Daivari drags Kanellis up. Kendrick talks trash to Nese, which distracts the ref, and Daivari RAMS Kanellis into barriers! Daivari plays innocent but tells fans to shut up and not snitch. Kendrick cravats Kanellis to throw him into the apron! Fans boo as Kendrick stands on Kanellis’ back. Kendrick puts Kanellis in at the count of 7 then anchors a leg. Kendrick has a kneebar and drags Kanellis away. Fans build to a rally and Kanellis crawls to kick Kendrick off him.

Kendrick tags Daivari who clubs Kanellis down. Daivari sucker punches Nese, and the ref is busy with Nese as Daivari stomps away on Kanellis! Daivari drags Kanellis up to snapmare and chinlock. Kanellis endures and fans boo Daivari. Fans rally as Kanellis fights his way up and throws body shots. Kanellis CHOPS Daivari, and again! And again! Kanellis whips, Daivari reverses, but Kanellis dodges, double clotheslines take both men down! Fans rally again as Kanellis and Daivari crawl. Kendrick rushes in but Kanellis dodges him to tag in Nese! Nese is up top and leaps, BIG missile dropkick! Nese snapmare knees then running boots and windmill kicks Daivari!

Fans fire up with Nese as he hits a back elbow on Daivari. Kendrick whips but Nese reverses to send Kendrick out. Nese uses Daivari and the bulldog hotshot to help him FLY onto Kendrick! Then the PREMIER TRIANGLE hits! Cover, TWO!! Daivari survives and Nese can’t believe it! Nese drags Daivari up but gets a jawbreaker. Daivari headlocks but Nese powers him back. Kanellis tags in as Nese powers out, but Kendrick also tags in. Nese ducks Daivari to spin and whip into Kanellis’ forearm. Nese then slides under to pump handle Daivair while Kanellis climbs up. Kanellis leaps as Nese lifts, flying knee POWERSLAM! Cover, but Daivari isn’t legal!

Kendrick BOOTS Nese and Captain’s Hook on Kanellis!! Kanellis grabs at Daivari but Daivari gets away! Kanellis claws, but Nese runs in! Daivari gets Nese with the Million RIAL Dream! Nese powers Daivari onto Kendrick and Kanellis! All four men are down and the holds are broken as Vancouver rallies up. Daivari helps Kendrick get back to their corner, then tags in. Nese tags in, too, and he rocks Daivari first. Daivari kicks Nese’s shoulder thrust out, and then pursues Nese on the outside. Daivari puts Nese in the ring but Kanellis SUPERKICKS! Nese runs to PREMIER FOSBURY! Nese puts Daivari in, goes up top, PREMIER 450!! Cover, but Kendrick breaks it up!

The ref reprimands but Kendrick drags Daivari over to their corner. Kanellis gets in to SUPERKICK Kendrick! Kanellis and Nese put Daivari in a corner and up top. Both men climb up to join Daivari but Daivari fights Nese off. Daivari fights Kanellis and shoves him down! SHORYUKEN from Nese! But Kendrick tags in to BOOT Nese! Kendrick cravats and uses the ropes for SLICED BREADS! Tag to Daivari who adjusts and PERSIAN LION SPLASH! Cover, TWO!?! Nese still lives and the OG can’t believe it! Kendrick decides to end this a different way, and brings out… chairs!

The ref warns Daivari and Kendrick not to use them, but they intimidate him with those chairs. Daivari and Kendrick aim at Nese together, but here come Lorcan and Burch! Bandaged up as they are, the brawlers are beating a path to the ring! Nese rolls Daivari up in the distraction! Nese & Kanellis win!!

Winners: Tony Nese & Mike Kanellis

And then the brawl is on again as Lorcan and Burch put Kendrick and Daivari back in! Daivari has a chair but Burch dropkicks it into him! Lorcan grab a chair to JAM Kendrick in the ribs. Burch does the same to Daivari, and he SMACKS Daivari on the back the same time Lorcan bulldogs Kendrick on the other chair! Lorcan wedges his chair in the corner and Burch drags Kendrick up, to SMASH him into it! Burch grabs the other chair, Lorcan feeds Daivari to the CHAIR SHOT! Fans are fired up with the furious One Two, but is this fierce feud far from over?

BREAKING NEWS!

WWE 205 Live GM Drake Maverick has already decided that next week, THE Brian Kendrick & Ariya Daivari will take on Lorcan & Burch, in a NO DISQUALIFICATIONS MATCH!!

My Thoughts:

This episode was a bit of a mess, honestly. While Vancouver as a crowd was tired from an equally odd SmackDown, there were some interesting choices made tonight. Have I said before that the WWE Draft gutted the Cruiserweight Division? WWE 205 Live has basically become WWE Main Event for NXT with how there was a bit more focus on the NXT Cruiserweight Championship than anything else. But I do appreciate that the two matches we got tonight were tied together. We should’ve all expected The Singh Brothers weren’t turning Face yet, even if they were in their hometown. The brawl and the beat down with Kendrick & Daivari was the good story integration part.

I was surprised to see Nese and Kanellis would make their on-air tag debut here, and in retrospect they shouldn’t have because Vancouver just didn’t care when they appeared. Their tag match with Kendrick & Daivari was the better match tonight, but that makes sense as it was the main event. But even in the WWE, Burch and Lorcan coming back to beat Kendrick and Daivari down in the same night was a bit much. And them being why Nese & Kanellis won also made things a bit week. The only thing I can hope for to come from this is that WWE 205 Live will give us a Fatal 4 Way Tag to determine NXT Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions, just two years too late.

My Score: 7.9/10

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Mitchell’s AEW Rampage Results & Report! (7/26/24)

It’s the ROYAL RAMPAGE!

Published

2 hours ago

July 26, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Who will be waiting in the wings for the AEW World Champion?

In the wake of Blood & Guts, twenty men compete in the Royal Rampage battle royal! But who will stand tall at the end as the next #1 contender?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

2024 Royal Rampage: ??? wins and will challenge for the AEW World Championship at AEW Grand Slam.
Lance Archer VS ???
Kris Statlander w/ Stokely Hathaway VS Leila Grey; wins.
Fatal 4 Way Tag: Private Party VS The Righteous VS The Outrunners VS Rush & Kyle Fletcher w/ Don Callis; win(s).

PLAY BY PLAY

The 2024 Royal Rampage!

While Bryan Danielson will challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship at All In, that is for All In. This match will see TWENTY of the best battle it out for a shot at the AEW World Championship on September 25th! Who survives here in Texas to go to New York for AEW Grand Slam?

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (7/26/24)

SmackDown throws down the gauntlet!

Published

4 hours ago

July 26, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Who will make it to the end?

While SummerSlam is on the horizon, SmackDown prepares NEW #1 contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships, through a gauntlet match!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

LA Knight VS Santos Escobar; Knight wins.
WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Gauntlet: The Bloodline wins and will challenge DIY for the titles.
Bayley & Mia Yim VS Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton; Nia & Tiff win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Nick Aldis is on the phone.

He has a lot going on, but he’ll call back. The Bloodline steps up, and Aldis says sorry, given their actions last week with Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens that gave Tonga Loa an eye injury, Loa is not cleared to compete. So unfortunately, The Bloodline must forfeit their spot in the tag team gauntlet. Tama Tonga asks what Aldis just said, but Aldis says he heard just fine. Forfeit? They ain’t forfeiting nothing! Solo Sikoa has Tama stand down. And he appreciates Aldis’ concern, but The Bloodline is not forfeiting. Understood? Loa is part of The Bloodline, but so is Jacob Fatu! So instead, it will be Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu in that match. If that’s okay with Aldis.

Aldis says it is, actually. They’re still in. Solo tells Fatu to bring those titles back home. Solo wants all the titles on SmackDown. The Samoan Werewolf steps up to replace The Silverback, will any of the other teams survive that match now?

LA Knight heads to gorilla.

And he tells the cameras, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” The Mega Star says we’re making a pitstop before SummerSlam. Santos Escobar couldn’t remember how many times he’s been dropped on his head by Knight, so Knight will be the professor, class is in session, and we’ll teach Santos some history. Then in Cleveland, Logan Paul isn’t learning math, he isn’t learning statistics or English. But he will be taught what it’s like to get his keister kicked in by the Mega Star! YEAH! And no matter what class, the curriculum is always the same, with everybody saying… L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!! Knight makes his way out, will he be rolling into SummerSlam? Or will Santos pass the test?

LA Knight VS Santos Escobar w/ Elektra Lopez!

The bell rings, Santos runs up but Knight dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! Santos headlocks, Knight powers out but Santos runs him over. Things speed up, and Knight hip tosses! And then arm-drags! Knight has the armlock, the fans rally, but santos fights up. Santos pulls hair, the ref reprimands, but santos puts Knight in a corner. Santos whips, Knight reverses to WRING the arm and drop a leg on it! Knight wrenches and YANKS the arm again and again. “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, then ELBOWS Santos down! The fans fire up with Knight and he RAMS Santos into a corner. Knight climbs up to rain down fists!

Fans “YEAH!” all the way to seven times before Santos YANKS Knight down! Santos kicks and stomps Knight in the corner. The fans boo but Lopez mocks Knight’s “yapping.” Santos CHOPS LARIATS Knight! Santos CHOP LARIATS again, then reels him in for a snap suplex! Santos stands up, brings Knight up to SLAM him down, then he steps through for a SHARPSHOOTER! Knight scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Knight then stands to fire off haymakers! Knight whips, and he LARIATS Santos down! Knight brings Santos up but Santos drop toeholds him into ropes! Santos distracts the ref and Lopez SLAPS Knight!

Santos runs in to 619! A shot taken at Rey Mysterio, and Santos soaks up the heat while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Santos DOUBLE KNEES Knight in a corner! Cover, TWO! Santos is annoyed but he clamps on a cobra clutch. The fans rally as Knight endures. Knight fights up, throws body shots, then runs, to SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Knight whips, Santos reverses and scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Santos is annoyed again and he stalks Knight to a corner. Santos says this is not Knight’s game, it’s Santos’s! Santos rains down fists in the corner but lets off as the ref counts. Santos soaks up heat, but Knight ELBOWS him back! Knight whips Santos hard to a corner, then SHOVES him in!

Knight stomps a mudhole, “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight goes corner to corner to KNEE Santos down! Knight whips, Santos reverses but Knight ducks the lariat to kick and DDT! Cover, TWO! Santos stays in this, Lopez coaches him, but Knight is on him first. Knight lifts Santos to a torture rack, but Lopez slides in! The ref stops her, that distracts Knight, and he lets Santos down. Lopez backs off as Knight storms over, and Knight goes back for Santos. Santos ELBOWS Knight! Santos runs, but into a POP-UP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up while both men are down! Lopez again gets on the apron but the ref tells her to stop.

And here comes LOGAN PAUL! ONE LUCKY- NO, Knight dodges to LARIAT! Logan falls, but Santos SUPERKICKS! Santos brings Knight around, fireman’s carry, PHANTOM- NO, Knight slips free to B F T! Cover, Knight wins!

Winner: LA Knight, by pinfall

But then Logan CLOBBERS Knight after all! The fans boo as the Maverick stomps away on Knight! Logan drags Knight up, but Knight RAMS him into a corner! Knight stomps away on Logan now, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight runs corner to corner, but Santos KNEES Knight down! The Emperor helps the champ up, and they beat Knight down together! Then Santos drags Knight into the drop zone for Logan as he goes up top. Logan FROG SPLASHES Knight! The fans boo but Logan soaks it up. Logan leaves Knight down and out, but will Knight be the one leaving The Land with the gold?

Backstage interview with Naomi.

Byron Saxton asks her why she thinks Blair Davenport initially showed her respect, only to then attack her from behind. Naomi doesn’t know the issue with Blair is, because she hasn’t even done anything to the newbie! But Blair is playing mind games, which won’t work. Naomi has something for Blair, though. Not only will Naomi make Blair #FeelTheGlow, but she’ll respect it! And then in step Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair, and they say that’s right! Blair is a Lame, and she gets what is coming. Just like Alba & Isla will. Speaking of, Bianca & Jade are gonna call out the champs-for-now and handle business.

Naomi says go handle it, then. The StrongEST Duo heads out, will they be able to get that rematch with the wicked witches?

Backstage interview with Logan Paul.

Byron catches up with The Maverick and asks him what happened. Logan says that’s an appetizer for SummerSlam, the first course of a three course meal. Logan will whoop Knight, in his hometown, in front of his friends and family, everyone he knows and loves. Plus, he got off the phone with “Mr. Cleveland” himself, and there will be a surprise homecoming planned just for Logan. Then can we get an idea of what- Nope! Silly question. But tune in next week, it’ll be a great night.

Logan promises Knight that he won’t just be facing the US Champion at SummerSlam. Knight will be facing the pride of Cleveland, the ultimate underdog turned top dog, and Knight ain’t ready for that. YEAH! Logan is more confident than ever, but will that make things that much sweeter when LA beats Cleveland’s own in his hometown?

Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair head to the ring!

Just as promised, they’re here to call out the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Bianca & Jade get the mics, and The EST says she loves the fans and would stay her all day, but she’ll cut to the chase. Alba & Isla have been ghosting Jade & Bianca ever since winning at Clash at the Castle. Alba & Isla said they’d be here tonight, right? Right. And they’d bring the titles, right? Right. So where they at? The StrongEST Duo looks around, and tell the champs to stop duckin’ ‘n’ dodging. Come to the ring with the belts, and get these hands. The music hits, but then Alba & Isla hit from behind! The Unholy Union beat down the former champs!

Alba digs her boots into Jade, then CLUBS her down. Isla drags Bianca up but Bianca fights free! Bianca spins Isla, torture racks, but Isla lands safe on the apron! Only for Bianca to DECK her! Jade then grabs Alba, and hoists her up to THROW her out onto Isla! And in heels! The fans fire up while Alba & Isla regroup and retreat. Will there be no running from the storm that is coming for them?

B-Fab talks with the Street Profits.

It’s time to do this. It’s their moment, their time. And in steps Terence Crawford! The boxing champ is here, and he shakes hands with everyone. B-Fab says The Profits may not be Crawford, but tonight, they will be whooping feet! And from Ford to Crawford, Black Airforce Energy, go do your thing on August 3rd. Crawford appreciates that. But for real, he’ll be watching them, too. Good luck out there. They hug it out, Dawkins is ready to turn up! Will the Profits be up and win their golden tickets to the titles? Or will taking on five other teams be a tall order even for them?

Tiffany Stratton looks at her Money in the Bank briefcase.

It is being held together by colorful tape after what Bayley did to it last week. Nia Jax walks over and says don’t worry, she’ll get Tiff a brand new briefcase that will be perfect for her. And Tiff could cash in on Bayley tonight, but Nia has that guaranteed match at SummerSlam, and Nia would hate Tiff dropping the title so soon. Tiff says she’d never do that to Nia. Besides, Tiff just wants to get revenge. Nia says she thought so. Tiff still pouts over her busted briefcase, but will she and The Queen of the Ring bust up Bayley and Michin in return?

WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Gauntlet!

Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa are still champions after facing A-Town Down Under a second time, so now it’s on to something new. Six teams are going to compete until only one team stands tall, who survives to go for the gold this summer?

The first team out? The newest combo of Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews, who are ready to #BurnTheShips and sink the competition! Their opponents? Legado del Fantasmo’s Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo! Will they look to add to the legacy and finally grab those tag titles?

Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews VS Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo!

The bell rings and Legado just attacks! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but the cousins stomp away on Corbin. Angel stays in to stand on Corbin, Berto RAMS Crews into steel steps! Angel then runs up, but Corbin dodges and SPLASHES! Corbin reels Angel in for a short arm LARIAT, then he reels him in for an ELBOW! Then a SIDE EFFECT! Cover, TWO! Corbin stands Angel up but Angel CHOPS! Tag to Berto, and Angel sidesteps so Berto can GAMANGIRI! Roll-up, SUPERKICK, and Corbin tumbles out! Berto DIVES and down goes Corbin! Legado stands tall while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Berto drags Corbin up, manages a fireman’s carry, but Corbin fights free with elbows. Corbin ducks a buzzsaw but not the ENZIGIRI! Berto runs corner to corner but Corbin TOSSES him into buckles! DIY are watching backstage, hot tags to Angel and Crews! Crews rallies on Legado, mule kicks and BOOTS Angel, then dodges Angel to LEAPING LARIAT! The fans fire up with Crews as he kips up! Angel takes a swing, Crews gets under to GERMAN SUPLEX! Crews holds on, and he GERMAN SUPLEXES again! And GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Angel flounders, fans fire up, and Crews goes corner to corner to SPLASH!

Crews pushes Angel out of the corner, goes up top, and FLYING- KNEE from Angel! Angel underhooks to TIGER BACKBREAKER! Cover, Corbin breaks it! Berto runs up to LARIAT Corbin up and out! But Corbin drags Berto out to RAM him into steel steps! Angel KNEES Crews, reels him in, WING- NO, Crews slips free! Corbin sneaks a tag, Crews BOOTS! END OF DAYS! Cover, Corbin & Crews ELIMINATE Legado! But no time to rest, here come the Street Profits!

Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews VS The Street Profits!

Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins take their time stepping up to the ring, and Ford starts against Crews. They circle, Crews kicks then whips. Ford goes up and over then handsprings away. Ford smiles, Crews smiles, and things speed up! Crews handsprings over Ford’s dropdown, then he hurdles! Crews drops then DROPKICKS Ford, and he brings Ford back up. Crews suplexes, holds Ford up, but Ford slips free to back suplex! High and hard for Crews, Dawkins tags to cover. TWO!! Crews is somehow still in this, but Dawkins brings him up. Dawkins whips, Crews goes up and over and keeps moving. Crews jumps the dropdown then whips.

Crews hurdles., Dawkins handsprings, and DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! Hot tag to Corbin, hot tag to Ford! Ford fires hands on Corbin, but Corbin UPPERCUTS! Ford falls to the apron, but he RAMS back in! Ford slingshots, into a HAYMAKER! The golden gloves hit hard, and then Crews says let’s do it! Corbin runs, Crews TOSSES him out onto the Profits! The fans fire up as the Wolf flies, and SmackDown goes back to break!

SmackDown returns again and Corbin has Ford up top! Ford fights with body shots, then he HEADBUTTS Corbin down! Corbin hurries to his feet, and gets under Ford’s leap! Corbin BOOTS Ford, goes up, and he FLYING LARIATS! B-Fab panics but Corbin hauls Ford up for a POWERBOMB! Flip over, but then Ford ENZIGIRIS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Corbin and Ford crawl, hot tags to Dawkins and Crews! Dawkins rallies on Crews, but Crews avoids the splash! Crews comes back to SPLASH! Crews runs, but Dawkins ducks to ENZIGIRI! Crews comes back to ENZIGIRI!

The fans fire up with Cres, but Dawkins catches him for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Cover, Corbin breaks it! Ford runs up, Corbin DECKS him! Corbin runs in at the corner, but Ford dodges and Corbin POSTS himself! Dawkins runs at Crews but Crews DUMPS him out! Ford and Crews stare down, then they both build speed! They both FLY out onto the other’s partner! The fans are thunderous, Crews puts Dawkins in, and then Crews goes up top. “This is Awesome!” as Crews FROG SPLASHES but has to roll through! Dawkins DECKS Crews with a big right! Tag to Ford, and Dawkins brings Crews up.

Dawkins whips, pop-up, REVELATION! Cover, Profits ELIMINATE Corbin & Crews! Corbin & Crews put up a valiant effort, but the Profits move on to face… #YESBOY! Pretty Deadly!

The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!

Kit Wilson & Elton Prince run up, run in, then Elton bails out! Kit rolls Dawkins, TWO! Kit hurries to cradle Dawkins, TWO! Kit tries a roll-up again, with tights! TWO, and Dawkins FLAPJACKS Kit down! Kit flounders, Dawkins tags Ford. The Profits double whip,. then CLOBBER Kit! DIY likes that, and then the Profits hit a BACK SUPLEX SPLASH! Elton runs in, but he gets a DOUBLE FLAPJACK onto Kit! Ford covers Kit, TWO! The fans rally, Ford CLUBS Kit, then brings him up. Kit RAMS Ford, swings, but into a back suplex! Elton tags in and Kit slips free. Ford kicks and suplexes, but Elton CHOP BLOCKS Ford!

But Elton miscalculates, Kit still takes a BRAINBUSTER! Elton stomps Ford around, drags him to a cover, TWO! Elton pushes Ford to the corner, Kit tags in, and they stomp away on Ford’s leg as Elton holds it down! The ref counts, Kit UPPERCUTS Ford, then he tags Elton. Now they stomp the leg while Kit holds it! The ref reprimands, Kit lets off and Elton ROCKS Kit with a right. Pretty Deadly say “YES BOY~!” They sing it, even, still pitching their musical. Tag to Kit, but Ford fights with body shots and elbows! Elton blocks a kick, hands it to Kit, and Elton KNEES Ford’s hamstring!

Ford grits his teeth, clutches his leg, but Kit cravats to CHOKE him against ropes. Kit lets go, Elton DECKS Ford, and Kit basement dropkicks! Kit drags Ford around for a HALF CRAB! Ford clamps onto the ROPEBREAK! So Kit DDTS the leg! The fans rally for Ford but Kit taunts Dawkins. Kit then sucker punches him! Kit goes back to Ford, the ref stops Dawkins, and Kit stomps away on Ford’s leg. Kit pulls on the foot, but Ford resists the turnover! Ford kicks at Kit again and again, but Kit still steps over! Ford fights and BOOTS free! Elton tags in, but hot tag to Dawkins! Dawkins rallies on Elton, then whips.

Elton reverses but Dawkins hurdles and UPPERCUTS! The fans fire up with Dawkins and he aims at a corner. Dawkins runs in to CYCLONE SPLASH! ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Elton survives but the fans rally up. Dawkins whips Elton, Elton grabs ropes and BOOTS, then tag to Kit. Dawkins ROCKS Elton and whips, but Elton reverses. Hurdle and DDT! Kit covers, TWO! Dawkins survives, Pretty Deadly seethes, but Kit tags Elton. They run UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT, then Elton RAMS Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT again! Fireman’s carry, ASSISTED GUT BUSTER! Cover, Ford breaks it!

The fans are thunderous and Kit is furious! Kit whips but Ford reverses and TOSSES Kit out! Elton DUMPS Ford out! Dawkins ROCKS Elton! Ford tags, Dawkins lifts Elton, BLOCKBUSTER DOOMSDAY!! Cover, Profits ELIMINATE Pretty Deadly! But here comes The OC’s Gallows & Anderson! We hit the halfway point of this gauntlet, will the Profits survive? Or are things about to get Too Sweet? We find out, after the break!

The Street Profits VS The Good Brothers!

SmackDown returns as Karl Anderson JUMP KICKS Ford! Then Luke Gallows SPLASHES in the corner! Anderson snapmares, covers, TWO! Ford survives but Anderson stalks him to ropes. Anderson CHOKES and CLAWS Ford, but he lets off as the ref counts. Anderson snapmares Ford, clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Ford down. Ford endures, reaches out, and the fans rally. Ford fights up, throws body shots, and pries the hold open, but Anderson kicks low! Anderson CLOBBERS Ford, covers, TWO! Ford is still in this but Anderson drags him up. Anderson whips Ford to the corner hard, then tags Gallows.

The Good Brothers mug Ford, then Gallows runs to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Gallows stands Ford up to scoop and SLAM him! Tag to Anderson and Anderson covers, TWO! Anderson brings Ford up and around to scoop and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Anderson clamps on a neck wrench, and even pulls on Ford’s ear! The ref reprimands, Anderson lets go, and fans rally up. Tag to Gallows. the Good Brothers mug Ford more. Gallows then brings Ford around, snap suplexes, and covers, TWO! Gallows HAMMERS away with elbows, then clamps on a chinlock. Ford endures, the fans rally up, but Gallows leans all his weight on Ford.

Ford fights up to his feet, throws body shots, but Gallows CLUBS him down. Gallows scoops Ford, but Ford swings around to DDT! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Both men crawl, hot tag to Anderson! Anderson whips Ford to an open corner, runs in, but Ford TOSSES him out! Anderson slips apron and falls to the floor! Gallows runs up but Ford DUMPS him out! Hot tag to Dawkins! Dawkins builds speed and he FLIES onto The Good Brothers! Dawkins avoids hitting the desk and the fans are thunderous! Dawkins roars, puts Anderson in, and then runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!!

Anderson is frustrated but he tags Gallows. The Good Brothers haul Dawkins up for a fireman’s carry. Anderson runs but Ford trips him! Dawkins rolls Gallows up, PROFITS ELIMINATE GOOD BROTHERS!! The fans fire up and yet… That leaves The Bloodline for last. As if this team wasn’t dangerous enough, the Profits are practically running on fumes at this point! Can Ford & Dawkins survive? Or will they fall victim to the Samoan Werewolf and Good Bad Guy? We find out, after the break.

The Street Profits VS The Bloodline!

SmackDown returns again and Tama beats Dawkins down in a corner! The fans chant “SOLO SUCKS!” but Tama tags Fatu. They DOUBLE HEADBUTT Dawkins down, then Fatu drags him up. Fatu bumps Dawkins off buckles, runs in and SPLASHES! Tag to Tama, and he runs up, gets a boost from Fatu, BIG CANNONBALL! Dawkins goes down but the fans chant, “WE WANT ROMAN!” Solo soaks up that heat while Tama CHOKES Dawkins on ropes. The ref counts, Tama lets off, and Solo CHOKES Dawkins now! B-Fab protests but Solo gets away with that. The Bloodline raise their ones, then Tama tags Fatu.

The mugging continues, and Fatu HEADBUTTS Dawkins down. Solo says that’s right, take them out. Fatu CHOKES Dawkins then HEADBUTTS! The ref backs Fatu off but that lets Solo get a cheap shot in! Fatu BITES Dawkins’ fingers! Fatu then stomps him around, and he runs corner to corner, but Dawkins dodges! Fatu’s splash gets him stuck on the ropes! Solo is upset as Dawkins crawls for his corner! Fatu slumps back, the fans rally as hard as they can, hot tags to Tama and Ford! Ford LARIATS, LARIATS then dodges to SPINEBUSTER! Tama flounders, Ford SUPERKICKS Fatu! Ford drags Tama up but Tama slips around to back suplex!

Ford lands out! Ford kicks, KICKS and- NO, Tama ducks the enzigiri! Tama CLUBS and whips but Ford reverses! Ford runs up, but Tama puts him on the apron! Ford ROCKS Tama, climbs up and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Tama stays in this, and DIY is intrigued. Ford hurries up the corner again, but Tama ROCKS him! Tama goes up to get Ford, SUPERPLEX! Cover, Dawkins breaks it! Fatu runs in but Dawkins TOSSES him back out! Tama runs to slip and trip Dawkins up! The Bloodline mugs Dawkins, but Ford FLIES over the corner!! Down goes everyone! Ford rises and the fans are thunderous again!

Ford puts Tama in, climbs back up, and Solo is stressing out! FROM THE HEAVENS, but Tama moves! Fatu tags in, Ford hobbles up, into a LARIAT! Fatu DIVES onto Dawkins and takes him out! Fatu returns for Ford, but Ford dodges and runs, but into the POP-UP- DDT!! Ford takes Fatu… NO, Fatu is rising! POP-UP SAMOAN DROP!! Fatu then puts Ford in the drop zone, BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Bloodline wins!

Winners: The Bloodline, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships)

Replacing Loa wasn’t a detriment, it only made the team stronger! And now that they’re targeting the tag titles, will The Bloodline dominate under Solo Sikoa like they did under Roman Reigns?

Grayson Waller & Austin Theory interrupt!

They don’t care what Corey Graves & Wade Barrett are talking about, they’ve got stuff to say. Last week, they would’ve beat Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens easy, if not for Terence Crawford! But they’re not just talking about it, they’ll do something about it! That little 120 pound Terence is walking around backstage, so y’know what? Terrence is gonna come out and apologize to the greatest team of the world! Oh, wait, is he scared? Nope, here comes Terence Crawford! The fans cheer as Omaha’s own undefeated and undisputed champion makes his way out. Waller says this is a big moment. The pound for pound top boxer in the world is in the ring with them!

And the thing is, Terrence, last week, you disrespected ATDU. Terrence handed Cody a chair, so it is only fair he apologize to them. The fans boo but Waller says they don’t understand. This is not just for helping Cody, but for thinking he belongs in the ring with A-Town Down Under. Terrence might be the best boxer, but this is pro-wrestling. And look at Waller when he’s talking! If Terrence takes one more step, Waller’s boy Theory will knock you out! Theory says he isn’t trying to- BLAM and Terrence knocks Theory out!! Waller bails out, what was that about apologizing? Waller helps Theory out of the ring, is Theory going to come to his senses about this “team?”

Cody Rhodes speaks.

The American Nightmare is part of the Japan live tour, doing what he promised in bringing the Undisputed WWE Championship all across the globe. But he takes a moment to reflect, and do something wrestlers shouldn’t do and look back. Cody looks back on his win at the Royal Rumble, nearly having his WrestleMania main event taken from him, only for the people to help him take it back. He reflects on the fight of his life against Roman Reigns to do what he said he’d do, and #FinishTheStory. He was surrounded by friends, family, fans, a conquering hero, and The Bloodline was no more. Or so he thought.

“But this new doppelganger version, a pack of wild cats with nothing to lose, running around and feasting on anyone who stands in their way… Chaos reigns without a true lion to lead the pack. And because of that chaos, now I sit here alone. My friends, my allies, my partners, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens, destroyed trying to fight by my side while I watched. I head to SummerSlam a man on an island. A man who has the deck stacked against me. A man who will have to fight with every ounce of pride and energy that I have. But I also head into SummerSlam the champion.

“And I know that i have to bring all of my fire and passion to this fight, because I owe it to the people to defend this championship and not let it slip back into the hands of The Bloodline. Solo Sikoa is a dangerous man. He stepped up, declared himself the new Tribal Chief. He has proven he is ready to take on that mantle of responsibility and do whatever it takes. I used to think Solo wan’t ready. But now, not so sure. I need to look into his eyes and see what kind of man he really is. Before we battle it out int he main event of SummerSLam, I challenge you to meet me in the ring next week, face to face, one on one.

“So I can look into your eyes and see if you are indeed ready. Because in this moment of solitude, I know that I am.” The American Nightmare is ready for another fight of his life, but will he be leaving The Land still on top of the mountain?

Backstage interview with Andrade.

Byron Saxton says last week, El Idolo had an incredible match with Carmelo Hayes, and he won. So what is next on the agenda? Well, Andrade is thinking United States Championship. But then Carmelo Hayes steps in and says, “Just because you beat me one time, you think this is over?” It isn’t over until Melo wins. Oh, no, Melo is done, because he missed. Oh, is that so? How about how the crowd didn’t miss Andrade the last two years he decided to leave. Put it in perspective: LeBron James, one of the greatest, even he has an off night. Happens to the best of us. Okay, but Melo isn’t LeBron. He’s more like… Bronny Jr.

Melo says yeah, he is like Bronny, because it’s his time now! So step aside! Andrade says if he wants one more match, then okay. Melo says that’s all it’s gonna take. Melo leaves, not shaking Andrade’s hand. But will Andrade make sure The Message gets through to H1M?

Bayley & Mia Yim VS Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton!

The Role Model has the title, and that puts a target on her back. The Queen of the Ring is waiting for SummerSlam, and even then, Ms. Tiffy in the Bank can strike at any moment. Will the Head Baddie in Charge help Bayley get past the bullies? Or will nothing stop the Irresistible Force and #TiffyTime?

Oh no! Nia attacks Michin from behind! She and Tiff stomp Mia around, even as the ref reprimands. Nia HEADBUTTS Mia, Tiff says this is what she gets, and Nia whips Mia hard into steel steps! But here comes Bayley! Bayley has a kendo stick and she runs off Nia & Tiff! Bayley stays by Mia’s side, but can Mia even compete now? Nia & Tiff set the briefcase aside, and same goes for the kendo stick and title belt. Tiff steps in, Bayley still wants this fight even with Mia down and out. The bell rings, Bayley runs up to THESZ PRESS! Bayley rains down fists, Tiff powers out, but Bayley hits another THESZ PRESS!

Tiff gets up again< Bayley headlocks, but Tiff powers out. Bayley hits buckles, Tiff headlocks, but Bayley powers out. Tiff runs Bayley over, says it’s time, and runs. Tiff handsprings over Bayley’s drop down, shows off, then dodges Bayley! Bayley KCISK a leg out, then rains down fists! The fans cheer, Tiff slips free but Bayley runs to SLIDING ELBOW! And SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Bayley keeps her cool, Mia checks her arm, and Bayley CLUBS Tiff down. Bayley stomps Tiff, taunts Nia, then brings Tiff around. Tiff RAMS Bayley into buckles! Tiff stomps away, lets off as the ref counts, then struts around.

The fans are torn as Tiff stomps Bayley. Tiff whips Bayley to the corner, but Bayley uses that to CLOBBER Nia! Tiff ROCKS Bayley, pushes her down, then taunts Bayley. Tiff whips, Bayley slips out to the apron and ROCKS Tiff back! Bayley BOOTS Nia for good measure, then HOTSHOTS Tiff! Cover, TWO! Bayley clamps onto Tiff, and Mia is up! The fans rally, Bayley brings Tiff up and wrenches, but then Nia YANKS Mia down! Nia fireman’s carries to SAMOAN DROP to the floor! Tiff HIP ATTACKS Bayley, then TIFFY STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Bayley survives but she and Mia are in bad shape as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Tiff stomps around. She runs up to STINK FACE Bayley! Nia must’ve taught her that one. Tiff drags Bayley to a corner, TWO! Tiff drags Bayley up onto ropes, then CHOKES her! Tiff lets off as the ref counts and YANKS the rope. Bayley sputters, Tiff whips her to a corner hard, and Bayley falls to the mat. Tiff soaks up the cheers and jeers, then she drags Bayley up. Tag to Nia, they double whip Bayley hard into their corner, then Nia SPLASHES! Tiffany handspring back ELBOWS! Nia drags Bayley out, covers, TWO! Nia taunts Bayley, soaks up heat and mocks the fans’ tears.

Nia brings Bayley up but Bayley fires hands! Bayley leaps on to GUILLOTINE! But Nia RAMS her into a corner! Bayley flops down, and Nia stands on Bayley’s back! The ref counts, Nia steps off, and she soaks up more heat. Nia bumps Bayley off buckles, tags Tiff, and Tiff runs in, to SPLASH Bayley! Tiff brings Bayley out, CLUBS her, and clamps on a chinlock. Bayley endures, the fans rally up, and Mia clutches her back while down on the outside. Bayley fires body shots, Tiff shoves her to SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO! Tiff is annoyed but she drags Bayley over. Tag to Nia, and Tiff feeds Bayley to Nia’s scoop and SLAM!

Nia runs to drop an ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans rally but Nia sits Bayley up into a cobra clutch! Bayley endures, pulls Nia’s hair, and fights up to her feet. But Nia RAMS her into the corner! Tag to Tiff, and Nia RAMS Bayley again. Tiff stomps Bayley around, puts her in a corner to whip corner to corner, then she handsprings in! Bayley catches Tiff in a waistlock! GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up while both women are down! Mia rises again and the fans rally! Bayley crawls, but so does Tiff. Hot tag to Nia, and she CLOBBERS Bayley! Nia whips Bayley to the corner, runs in, but Bayley dodges! Nia POSTS herself, Tiff tags in!

Tiff grabs Bayley’s legs but Bayley BOOTS her away! Hot tag to Michin! Mia rallies on Tiff, hits a NECKBREAKER, then a FLAPJACK! Mia kips up and roars! The fans fire up, Mia KICKS Nia while hitting the TORNADO DDT on Tiff! Cover, TWO! Tiff survives but Mia builds speed to DIVE onto Nia! Down goes Nia and the fans fire up again! Mia heads up a corner, and MISSILE- NO, Tiff avoids the dropkick! Tiff tags Nia, Nia runs in, but Mia dodges! Bayley sneaks a tag, Mia ENZIGIRIS! Bayley runs to KNEE Nia down! Bayley puts Nia in a drop zone, then climbs up! MACHO ELBOW!! Cover, TIFF BREAKS IT!

The fans fire up and Mia storms in! Mia & Bayley mug Tiff then TOSS her! Nia hoists Mia up! Bayley makes the save, but the ref gets Mia out of there. Tiff CLOBBERS Bayley with the briefcase! Nia CLOBBERS Mia, then sets Bayley in the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!! Cover, Nia & Tiff win!

Winners: Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall

The Queen and “Princess” of the Ring stand tall together, having crushed the WWE Women’s Champion! Will they do it all over again in Cleveland to crown a NEW WWE Women’s Champion? Or can Bayley find a way to survive SummerSlam?

The Bloodline speaks.

Solo Sikoa tells Cody Rhodes, “I will see you face next week. The same night that my colleagues will bring back the tag team titles to The Bloodline, the night before I bring back the Undisputed WWE title to The Bloodline, at your expense. In one weekend, The Bloodline will handle family business. And if Roman Reigns got a problem with that… You know where to find me. So he can end up like Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, and Cody Rhodes, and ACKNOWLEDGE ME.” Solo is again adorned with the red ula fala, and The Bloodline raises the ones. But will they be the ones ruling over SmackDown after SummerSlam? Or can Cody overcome the odds once again?

My Thoughts:

A very good SmackDown, but clearly prerecorded from last week, given a lot of SmackDown stars are part of the Japan house show tour right now. The main clue was that they’re still in Nebraska, with Terrence Crawford making another appearance. Now yes, they also gave Cody a promo where he confirms he’s in Japan, but WWE social media has been sharing video of Jade, Bianca and Bayley being overseas as well, so they definitely had to tape this before today. But even so, Terrence Crawford also had a good segment getting to humble A-Town Down Under, and this will be just another reason Theory leaves Waller.

Very good promo from Cody to call out Solo, and good response from Solo after. Solo keeps bringing up Roman, so you gotta think Roman is returning next Saturday to make sure Solo doesn’t win the title. Though, that’s because we’re definitely getting Bloodline winning the tag titles. I can’t be sure if Loa’s bad eye is legit or kayfabe, but I’m pretty sure Bloodline was winning the gauntlet either way. Awesome stuff in that match, though also scary stuff like Crews taking that back suplex. I appreciate them wanting to go a little harder for the moment but they gotta be careful. And great showing from The Profits especially, so who knows if they feud with Bloodline after next week.

Really good promo from Knight leading into his match with Santos, and great match from Knight and Santos. Great win from Knight, but of course Logan Paul shows up to go after him. Now, Logan standing tall tonight almost feels like the go-home on the title, but then they are still doing a segment next week. If Knight not only ruins the homecoming but ends up standing tall in a brawl, then unfortunately for Knight, Logan is going to retain the title. Andrade said he wants said title, too, before being interrupted by Melo. There’s a good chance Melo beats Andrade next week with some shady tactics, but it would bide some time if Logan’s gonna still be champ and needs another Face contender.

Good promo from Naomi to put Blair on notice, and good segue into Jade & Bianca calling out Alba & Isla. Alba & Isla doing the sneak attack sets up the tag title match quite nicely, but Jade & Bianca standing tall gives us the go-home math that Alba & Isla retain. For that matter, they have Great American Bash first, so they’re definitely retaining through NXT to then go to SmackDown and retain again. They’re being less spooky now, but I wouldn’t mind if Alba & Isla at least used something sneaky to win so that Jade & Bianca aren’t necessarily weakened by the loss.

Good promo from Tiff and Nia to again nod towards Tiff getting a custom briefcase, and them making that loose promise that Tiff won’t cash in on Bayley yet. Very good tag match tonight with Mia playing up being beat up for most of it. Even then, Bayley and Mia almost won if not for a briefcase shot, so that technically protects Bayley in the loss. Now, regardless of what might happen next week, I’m still sticking by Bayley “surviving” Nia, only for Tiff to try a cash-in. Tiff promised Nia that Nia would get her shot, but once that’s over, Tiff can go right for Bayley, and then who knows how that goes.