The gold hangs in the balance!

On the night before Bad Blood, The Bloodline defends their WWE Tag Team Championships against DIY AND The Street Profits in a Ladder Match Triple Threat!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Carmelo Hayes VS AJ Styles; Melo wins, by referee stoppage.
• Dumpster Match: Chelsea Green VS Mia Yim; Mia wins.
• Naomi VS Tiffany Stratton; Naomi wins.
• WWE Tag Team Championships Triple Threat Ladder Match: The Bloodline VS The Street Profits VS #DIY; The Bloodline wins and retains the titles.

PLAY BY PLAY

Nashville’s own HARDY is here!

The country music star is in the ring, and he welcomes Nashville to Friday Night SmackDown. Give a warm welcome back to the Phenomenal One, AJ STYLES! The fans fire up as Styles makes his return to SmackDown after four months since Clash at the Castle! Styles high-fives fans as he goes to the ring, with a new song to boot. The fans cheer on Styles while he grabs a mic, and that energy pumps him right up! Styles soaks it in a little longer, then says, “I have missed you guys so much. And it’s only fitting that I’m here in Nashville, Tennessee tonight. This is where it all started for AJ Styles.

“And over the past couple months, I’ve done a lot of things that I regret. Things I may not be forgiven for. But I’m not here to talk about the past. I’m talking about tonight, and rebuilding the legacy of AJ Styles.” The fans fire up for that! Styles knows there are guys who don’t like him, and he doesn’t blame ’em. But they’re also guys who need to be reminded that this is still The House That AJ Styles Built! Wait, Carmelo Hayes makes his way out! Melo tells Styles that after everything Styles has done, it’s no surprise there isn’t a long line of guys to welcome him back. But that’s okay, because Melo has taken it upon himself to do that.

Melo goes to the ring while fans boo, but Melo says he doesn’t need to reintroduce himself. Styles knows who this is. This is H1M, Carmelo Hayes, the man who beat Andrade three times, and the one who’s been holding it down while Styles has been gone. The fans boo but Melo says believe it or not, he’s actually a huge fan of Styles. He loves old timers like Styles! And Melo is sure Styles is going to announce the giant Legends contract he just signed, which he deserves. But if we’re talking things deserved, lets’ talk about Melo for a minute. The fans boo more but Melo says a guy like him, who deserves to be US Champion, not LA Knight and not Andrade.

Styles says if it’s okay with Melo, here’s some friendly advice. Styles has been in the ring with Knight, and Knight is relentless. The fans cheer “YEAH!” and Styles says Knight came to Styles’ house. “YEAH!” Styles and Knight had a match at WrestleMania. “YEAH!” Melo stops Styles there and says he doesn’t need advice. Melo doesn’t take advice… from quitters. The fans boo but Styles says okay, he earned that one. But Melo thinks he’s that good? He is. If he were that good, if Melo was H1M, wouldn’t he be US Champion by now? Melo says if Styles was still so phenomenal, then he’d be WWE Champion now.

The fans chant “He’s Not Him!” and Melo gets annoyed. Styles says how about this. Melo is in gear, Styles is in gear, they’re in the ring, this is Nashville, so why don’t they fight right here and right now? The fans like that idea! Melo puts his sunglasses and says, “Nah, I’m good.” Melo goes to leave, but here comes Knight! The fans fire up as The Mega Star stands on stage, mic in hand, and says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” Knight says ain’t this a familiar sight! Someone wants to fight Melo, and what’s he do? He wants to run away! But Styles, Knight won’t pretend like they’re friends. They’ve been through it all!

And to be honest, the last time we saw Styles, he was misleading Knight, misleading the world, saying that he was gonna retire, then he made a liar of himself! So Knight has nothing to say to Styles. But look at this. Knight sees Melo, saying he deserves this, he’s H1M! Well yeah, he’s him! As in the guy getting stomped out here tonight! The only question is, there are two options. First: Knight can basically go down there, punch Melo in the mouth four or five times, head out to Broadway, have some drinks and a good night. Or: Styles, well, it seems like he made a challenge to Melo, Melo wasn’t ready to take it, so Knight can go make Melo take it.

So if Melo can beat AJ Styles right here and now, Knight will make a case to Aldis that Melo can get the shot he so thinks he deserves at the US Championship! But regardless, the chances are, Melo gets stomped out, Knight still goes out to have a sip, and when it’s all said and done, tell you what? Everybody’s still saying “L A KNIGHT! YEAH!” Now let’s get a referee to get this done! The Mega Star is calling the shots, but will Melo end up winning that title shot? The ref is here so we’re about to see!

A search is on.

The sirens are blaring and the engines are revving, but just who are we looking for? “Coming Soon…”

Carmelo Hayes VS AJ Styles!

SmackDown returns and the bell rings. Melo and Styles circle, tie up, and Melo throws Styles aside. Melo eggs Styles on but the fans boo. Knight watches from ringside as Styles and Melo reset. They tie up, Styles clinches for a BACKBREAKER! Melo goes to ropes, Styles fires hands and CHOPS! Styles CHOPS Melo again, then whips Melo. Melo reverses to kick and CLUB Styles, then KICK him again! Melo fires hands, then facelocks. Melo puts Styles in a corner to CHOP! Melo pie faces Styles, CHOPS again, but Styles turns things around to CHOP and CHOP and CHOP! The fans fire up and Melo drops to his knees.

Styles whips Melo, Melo reverses to ELBOW him! The fans rally for Styles as he reverses a whip. Styles hurdles, drops, and DROPKICKS! Melo checks his teeth and bails out of the ring. Styles storms up to ropes but the ref has him stay back. Melo rises, Styles eggs him on, and Melo takes his time going to the apron. Styles storms up but Melo slips away again. The fans boo but Melo says he does this on his time. Melo steps in, then kicks low! Melo CLUBS Styles, taunts the fans, then whips. Styles holds ropes, ELBOWS back, then goes up to QUEBRADA! Melo gets under, comes back, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!

Melo grins as he drags Styles up and reels him in. Melo snap suplexes, covers, TWO! Styles stays in this but Melo drags him up to TOSS him out! The fans boo but Melo paces. Styles rises up, Melo soaks heat from a corner, but Styles is on the apron. Melo storms over, ROCKS Styles, then DECKS him! Styles goes to the floor, Melo slips out and brings him up. Melo RAMS Styles into the desk! Knight stands up to stare Melo down, the fans rally up, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Melo has Styles down with a HALF CRAB! Styles endures and the fans rally up. Styles crawls over to the ROOPEBREAK! Melo lets off, but then yanks on the leg! Styles kicks Melo away with the good leg, then kicks him again. Styles rises, fires the Phenomenal Blitz, and that LIRAT! The fans fire up as Styles SLIDING FOREARMS! The fans fire up while Styles grits his teeth. Melo goes to a corner, Styles runs in, and hits a LARIAT! Styles brings Melo out to fireman’s carry, USHIGOROSHI! But on the bad leg! Both men are down, but the fans rally up. Styles goes to a corner, the ref says call it!

Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by referee stoppage

The fans boo, Styles is furious with himself, but injuries can’t be helped. Styles storms off, just barely walking on that leg. But as the announcement is made, Knight gives Melo a B F T! The Mega Star told Melo if he won, he’d talk to Aldis, but Knight is letting Melo know this is about as close as he’s getting to the belt. Will Knight give H1M that title shot just to hit it ‘n’ quit it?

Dumpster Match: Chelsea Green VS Mia Yim!

The Hot Mess said Michin is nothing but trash, but she’s been talking so much trash, she has to be full of it herself. Who will be feeling down in the dumps after this one?

While Chelsea is dressed like a waste management Barbie, Mia is bringing the toys: a trash can full of kendo sticks! The bell rings and Chelsea is already asking Mia to show mercy. Mia does, by throwing her a kendo stick. Now they’re even. Chelsea swings, Mia dodges and she SMACKS away on Chelsea! Then Mia DROPKICKS Chelsea out of the ring! The fans fire up as Mia runs to DIVE! Down goes Chelsea and the fans fire up! Mia pushes Chelsea in the ring, then goes looking for more goodies. Mia brings out a cookie sheet, a chair, and another trash can! And just as fans want, a TABLE! The fans cheer as Mia puts this table in the ring.

Chelsea dives but Mia SAMCKS her with a cookie sheet! Mia puts Chelsea back in, goes up a corner, and then MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up while Chelsea  tumbles out. Mia hurries, and she fireman’s carries! Chelsea clings to the dumpster, slips free of Mia, then SHOVES Mia into the side! Chelsea SUPERKICKS Mia, then STOMPS her into the side! Mia is down but the fans fire up, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Chelsea has Mia on the apron. Chelsea storms up to ROCK Mia, and ROCKS her again! Mia wobbles, Chelsea runs, but Mia ducks under! Mia ROCKS Chelsea again and again, then steps in, TORNADO DDT! And then a GERMAN SUPLEX! Chelsea flounders around, but Mia wrenches her for EATE- NO! Chelsea holds ropes to stay up! Chelsea hops on, for a DESTROYER!! Even Chelsea is surprised! Chelsea TOSSES Mia into the dumpster! She just has to close it! Mia blocks the lid! The fans fire up as Mia powers out, and SMACKS Chelsea with a trash bag! And again! And again! Hefty, Hefty, Hefty!

Mia SMACKS Chelsea again, then climbs out of the dumpster. Mia SMACKS Chelsea more, pushes her into the ring, and fans still want the table to come into play. Mia looks, finds the cookie sheet, but Chelsea dodges! Chicken wings, turn, but Mia wrenches out! EAT DA FEET! Mia hurries to put the trash can around Chelsea! Payback for what Nia Jax did weeks ago! Mia goes up top, to SUPER SENTON on the can!! The fans are thunderous for Mia compacting the trash! And then Mia goes to the table! The fans fire up as Mia brings that around, puts it across the dumpster, she wants to go hardcore with this one!

The fans are thunderous again, but then here comes Piper! Piper CLOBBERS Mia while wearing a cowgirl hat and a full hazmat clean suit! Piper says yeehaw, then SENTONS! Then she runs up, CANNONBALL into the dumpster! Mia dodges disaster, and she hurries into the ring! Chelsea crawls out of the can, then runs up to BOOT Mia! Mia wobbles, Chelsea goes out to the apron! Chelsea drags Mia up, reels her in, but Mia fights the lift! Mia fires elbows, blocks a kick, and hoists Chelsea up! POWERBOMB THROUGH THE TABLE AND INTO THE DUMPSTER!!  Nashville is going wild as Mia rises up! Mia gets up, out, and CLOSES the lid! Mia wins!!

Winner: Mia Yim

The Head Baddie In Charge just took out the trash! The Hot Mess is gonna need a hot shower, maybe three or four, but she’ll never live down the embarrassment. As for Mia, will she make her way to the top of the Women’s Division no matter who she has to fight, or how she has to fight?

AJ Styles is checked out by medical.

The trainer tests his leg from knee to foot, and while Styles can move the leg, it is very painful. X-rays are going to be needed so Styles will be on his way to a Nashville hospital. Did the Phenomenal One’s comeback get cut short already?

Naomi prepares backstage.

Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill check on sis, and Naomi is ready to go. They know she’s gonna handle Tiffy Business cuz she’s always talking mess. But enough about Tiff, let’s talk about the beautiful titles Bianca & Jade won back. They shine them up, and Jade says after Naomi gets the W, “we” are going to turn it up in ATL! Huh? “We?” Yeah, they ain’t speaking French now. We three that is The Big 3, they ALL get to host Bad Blood! Naomi is all fired up for it! A-Town Stomp! Bayley joins in but that kinda ruins the mood.

The StrongEST Duo heads out, and Bayley says sorry for interrupting. Bayley just wants to go over what they talked about. Bayley will call out Nia and tell her to her face that Bayley wins at Bad Blood. And when Bayley does, Naomi is #1 contender. Bayley better. Bayley promises to bring the title to the after party. They hug it out, Bayley heads for gorilla, but will The Role Model regret calling out The Queen of the Ring?

Bayley heads to the ring!

SmackDown returns and Nashville cheers as the former WWE Women’s Champion gives high-fives on the way out. Bayley gets a mic to say, “In just 24 hours, I have the opportunity to win the WWE Women’s Championship back. So I’m not gonna waste anyone’s time, I’ma get right to it. Nia Jax, I’m calling you out. I’m in your ring, Queen, you can even bring Tiffany. C’mon, I got something to say to your face.” The fans cheer, Bayley says lets go Queen Champ. Is this being on Tiffy Time? But here comes Nia and Tiffany, who is trying to be her own cowgirl Barbie. The two go right to the ring, and grab their own mics.

Nia says if Bayley has something to say, say it straight to her face. The fans boo but Bayley says that’s why she called  Nia out. Because for as long as Bayley has known Nia, Nia has never understood the significance of this title or what it stands for. What it means for the fans, for the people like Bayley who grew up loving the WWE, who grew up wanting nothing more than to hold this title. Bayley grew up watching women like Molly Holly, Victoria, Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Trish Stratus, Lita. They all made this title mean they were larger than life, more than human. And that ain’t Nia.

But as much as it pains Bayley to say, there is one thing that those women weren’t. They’ve never had a dominant run like Nia has had. Nia is going on to become one of, if not THE, most dominant women in WWE history. The fans are torn but Nia nods. Bayley says the facts still are, there are two people in the WWE that can take this title from Nia. One is Bayley tomorrow night 1v1 at Bad Blood, which she plans on doing! The other… is Tiffy! The fans cheer that but Tiffy is wary. Bayley says it isn’t because Tiffy’s good enough, it’s the briefcase. The moment Tiffy gets tired of Nia talking down and berating her, Tiffy will smack Nia in the back, cash in, and become the NEW champion! Wham bam, thank you ma’am!

The fans cheer but Tiffy speaks up. Is Bayley saying Tiff isn’t good enough? That the only reason Tiff can win is because of the MITB briefcase? Tiff doesn’t need the briefcase to beat Nia. Nia says, “Um, excuse me?” Tiff realizes she spoke out of turn! She would never! Bayley has Tiff so angry right now! Y’know what, Pam?! Tiff says instead of sitting here and trying to break this duo up, why doesn’t Bayley bow down to the Queen of the Ring? Oh, wow, bow down to Nia? Tiff’s crazy. As much as Bayley doesn’t agree with how Nia conducts herself, Bayley respects how strong and dominant Nis is. Bayley has NO respect for Tiff!

Bayley would rather bow down to a queen than patronize a stupid b*tch!! Tiff gets mad and takes a swing! Bayley dodges and KNEES Tiff down! Nia CLOBBERS Bayley! And then CLOBBERS her again! The fans boo as Nia stands over Bayley, then runs, but Bayley avoids the senton! Bayley storms up on Nia now, and grabs Tiff’s briefcase! Bayley JAMS, CLUBS, and SMACKS Nia! Then RUNNING KNEE! Bayley picks up the belt and the fans cheer as she holds it up. Bayley sets it down on Nia, then leaves. But then Tiff gets up, grabs her briefcase, and stares Bayley down. Bayley says bet, because Tiff starts staring at Nia!

The fans fire up as Tiff thinks about it. The ref is here because Tiff’s match with Naomi is coming up, but is she going to do that? Nia sees Tiff, Tiff hesitates, and fans chant “CASH IT IN!” Tiff hesitates, and here comes Naomi! Will Nashville #FeelTheGlow? Or will it still be #TiffyTime tonight?

Chelsea and Piper regroup backstage.

The Hot Mess has yet to clean up, and Piper has a hard time not gagging from the smell. Pretty Deadly is there, and they almost fall over! What is that smell!? Their eyes are burning! Kit & Elton leave, Piper says don’t listen. A-Town Down Under pass by, and Theory thinks something’s wrong with their cake. Waller says no, mate, it’s Chelsea Green~! Angel & Berto pass by and they gag pretty bad, too. Piper says she’s not, whatever they just said. Aldis sees Chelsea and says sorry about that result, that must stink. Mia did her dirty with that. Sorry, he doesn’t wanna recycle these puns, but can he help her with anything? Other than a shower.

Chelsea is at a loss for words for once, and just storms off. Melo then walks over and tells Aldis he beat Styles “fair and square,” so where’s that deal with Knight? Melo thinks maybe they can fit it on Bad Blood, or even go to WrestleMania. Aldis asks if Melo’s really gonna say that with a straight face. The only thing Aldis cares about right now is checking on Styles. So Melo and Aldis can talk this out next week. Melo smells the lingering stench and wonders if it’s Aldis. Melo leaves, will he get the shot he wants?

Naomi VS Tiffany Stratton!

SmackDown returns and the bell rings. Naomi and Tiff tie right up, go around, and Tiff puts Naomi in a corner. The ref counts, Naomi pushes Tiff, but Tiff SLAPS back! Naomi runs up to THESZ PRESS! Naomi rains down fists, Tiff gets free, but Naomi bumps her off buckles. Naomi brings Tiff to another corner to bump off more buckles. Naomi RAMS into Tiff again and again, then lets off as the ref counts. Naomi HEEL KICKS Tiff, then snapmares so she can SLIDING LARIAT! The fans fire up and Naomi keeps moving. Tiff sits up, into a sliding SLEEPER! Tiff fights up, RAMS Naomi into a corner, and then RAMS her again!

The ref counts, Tiff lets off, then brings Naomi around to whip. Naomi slides under the lariat, taunts with a twerk, then mule kicks! Naomi front kicks, then FACEBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Tiff survives but Naomi brings her up. Naomi TOSSES Tiff to the apron, has her in ropes, an d then holds her down for the HEAT- NO, Tiff powers out! Naomi KNEES Tiff back, brings her back in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Tiff is tougher than that but Naomi brings her up. Naomi TOSSES Tiff back out, has her again, but still no Heatseeker! Tiff ROCKS Naomi, HOTSHOTS her, then slingshots to KNEEBOARD! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally while Tiff grows frustrated, and she stalks Naomi to the apron. Naomi ROUNDHOUSES, then runs up, but Tiff LARIATS! Naomi falls to the floor, Tiff goes out after her. Tiff whips, Naomi reverses, but Tiff hops up. Naomi blocks a boot, spins Tiff around and ROCKS her in the back! And KICKS her! Naomi goes up, APRON LEG DROP! Naomi says deuces, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Naomi has Tiff as a backpack, for a BACKPACK STUNNER! Both women are down and the fans rally up. Naomi rises, storms up and ROCKS Tiff! Tiff ROCKS Naomi, Naomi KICKS back! Tiff ROCKS Naomi, Naomi fires a flurry in return! Naomi whips, wrenches, and LEG LARIATS! Tiff staggers up, into a DROPKICK! Naomi keeps moving, goes up and around to SLINGSHOT BULLDOG! Naomi kips up, the fans fire up, and Tiff sits up into the sliding SLAP! Naomi then headscissors to SPIKE Tiff! Cover, TWO! Tiff toughs it out but Naomi keeps cool. Naomi brings Tiff up, but Tiff fights the nelson!

Tiff whips Naomi, Naomi KICKS back! And kicks low! FACE- NO, Tiff handstands out! And basement DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Tiff is frustrated but the fans fire up! Tiff drags Naomi up, puts her in a corner and then on the top rope. Tiff climbs, but Naomi fires hands! Naomi HEADBUTTS Tiff down, then adjusts. CROSSBODY! But Tiff rolls through! Tiff shows off that Tiffy Strength! Fireman’s carry, but Naomi fights free! Naomi goes to a corner, Tiff blocks boots, but not the rebound ENZIGIRI! Tiff is down, Naomi goes up and up, SPLIT-LEG FLOP as Tiff moves! Tiff goes up and up to PRETTIEST MOONSAULT- NO, Naomi moves!

Naomi and Tiff are in corners, Tiff handsprings in, but Naomi ducks in time! Naomi waistlocks, Tiff fights, but Naomi full nelsons! But Tiff arm-drags free, has the cover, TWO! Naomi ghost pins, NAOMI WINS!

Winner: Naomi, by pinfall

Nashville feels the glow, and that means Naomi is rolling! Will Naomi get that promised title match with Bayley? Or will Nia & Tiffany both have different ideas?

The Bloodline walks ‘n’ talks.

Jacob Fatu says, “I LOVE my Tribal Chief! My Tongan brothers, they LOVE our Tribal Chief. Nashville, Tennessee, oh yeah, they LOVE our Tribal Chief. DIY, Street Profits, Cody Rhodes, hell, even Roman Reigns, will LOVE our Tribal Chief. And when you LOVE our Tribal Chief, you learn to RESPECT our Tribal Chief. And when you RESPECT our Tribal Chief, OH LAWD, you will WORSHIP our Tribal Chief. And if you don’t know how to do none of those three, at the end of the day, you will acknowledge the REAL Tribal Chief, Solo…!” Solo Sikoa steps up and says to acknowledge him.

With that, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa are sent forward, will they defend not just the tag team championships but the honor of Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline? Or will there be new champions one way or another?

Tiffany returns backstage.

And Nia is there waiting. Nia tells Tiff, “If I didn’t know any better, I would think that you’re trying to tease me on when you’re trying to cash-in. Maybe you should focus on Liv Morgan’s Women’s World Championship match tomorrow night, because that’s a cash-in you would actually survive. Or… You can tell me right now that you’ll never betray me.” Tiff stammers, “Of course not, My Queen! After all, like, you are My Queen.” Nia leaves it at that, will Tiff take Nia up on that idea? Or will Tiff wait and see how things go tomorrow?

WWE Tag Team Championships Triple Threat Ladder Match: The Bloodline VS The Street Profits VS #DIY!

SmackDown returns as “WE ARE~, WE ARE~!” Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano make their entrance, followed by Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins. The introductions are made, the belts are already overhead, and we see who will be partying on Broadway in Nashville after this!

The bell rings, and all six men look up at the gold. Then the Profits & DIY stand 4v2 against The Guerrillas of Destiny! The brawl is on and the fans fire up! DIY TOSS Loa, Profits TOSS Tama, and the Guerrillas regroup while the other teams stare down. Ciampa pushes past Dawkins to KNEE Loa! Ford goes out to PENALTY KICK Tama! Gargano SUPERKICKS Loa! Dawkins CLOBBERS Tama! The fans fire up as the Guerrillas are down and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

The other teams go out, and The Profits mug Tama while DIY mugs Loa. Dawkins fires off fast hands on Tama then DECKS him! DIY grab a ladder while Ford uses Tama as a speed bag now. The Profits notice DIY, but so does Loa. Loa goes after them, and he DECKS Ciampa to then HEADBUTT Gargano. Loa SMACKS Gargano off the apron, but Ciampa SMACKS Loa off the apron! Tama fights back against The Profits, but DIY fights back against Loa. Loa shoves back but just gets beat up more. DIY RAMS Loa into the barriers, and Loa dangles over the front row! The Profits mug Tama, and then they coordinate with DIY. They stomp Tama, and Gargano sets up a ladder.

Ciampa helps Gargano steady the ladder at center, and The Profits slide in. Gargano kicks Tama off the apron, Ciampa defends the ladder from Dawkins. The alliance is done now as only one team can win. Gargano bumps Ford off buckles, Ciampa does the same to Dawkins. But Dawkins UPPERCUTS Ciampa down! Ford yanks Gargano from the ladder to DECK him! Dawkins stomps Ciampa, then climbs. Ford is on defense now, but Ciampa gets up to YANK Dawkins down! Ciampa ROCKS Dawkins, BOOTS him, and Gargano YANKS Ford from the ladder! DIY CHOP away on Ford at the ropes!

Gargano SMACKS Ford off the rungs, then Ciampa climbs. Gargano fights off Dawkins but Dawkins DECKS him! Dawkins grabs at Ciampa, drags him down, and Dawkins DECKS Ciampa! Ford sets up another ladder nearby, and SmackDown returns to single picture. Ciampa hurries to climb but so do the Profits. Gargano joins in, the fans fire up, but Tama & Loa return! They climb up and drag the others down! All six men are brawling up there! Gargano CLUBS Tamas, Ciampa CLUBS Loa, but they come right back! The Guerrillas YANK DIY down, then they do the same to The Profits! Loa SMACKS Dawkins off rungs!

Tama folds the ladder to SMACK it off Dawkins! Then he and Loa hold the ladder up, but Ford climbs i8t! It isn’t even set up! The Guerrillas shake Ford loose, but Ford avoids the ladder! But not on the return! Down goes Ford, and Loa BATTERING RAMS Gargano! Loa puts that ladder aside while Tama puts the other in the ropes. Tama has Ciampa’s legs, CATAPULT GUILLOTINE with the ladder! Loa CLUBS away on Dawkins, then suplexes him onto the ladder! Dawkins writhes, Tama slingshot SENTONS! The fans boo but Tama & Loa pace around, daring the other teams to do something. The Guerrillas lift the ladder, and CHUCK it at Ciampa!

Ciampa avoids disaster, but now he has to fight 2v1! The Guerrillas mug Ciampa, and Loa CHOPS Ciampa down. The Guerrillas pick that ladder up again, and they run Ciampa down! The fans boo, but Dawkins FLIES! Dawkins hits ladder to take down the Guerrillas! The fans are fired up, but then Gargano DIVES! Dawkins falls, everyone fights as a cluster, and Ford FLIES! Down goes EVERYONE and the fans are thunderous again! All six men are down at ringside, “This is Awesome!” B-Fab coaches The Profits up, and she helps Ford find his way around. B-Fab says Tez, get the tables! Ford says alright, and he looks around under the ring.

Ford finds a table! The fans fire up, and SmackDown goes back to picture in picture.

Ford sets this table near the Hydration Station, then goes back to the cluster. Ford & Dawkins drag Tama up, Dawkins mule kicks Loa down, but Tama fights back! Tama SMACKS Ford off the table! Then he SMACKS Dawkins off the table! Loa storms up and he BOOTS Dawkins! Tama rains down fists on Ford! Loa goes into the ring, he fights DIY, and he RIDGE HAND CHOPS Ciampa! Loa stomps Ciampa around, Tama stomps Gargano. Loa stands a ladder up in a corner, Tama CHOKES Gargano, but The Profits return! Dawkins fights both Guerrillas, but he gets mugged by the Guerrillas! Ford tries now while Tama TOSSES Gargano.

Ciampa moves ladders around while The Profits DOUBLE LARIAT Loa and themselves out of the ring! Smackdown returns to single picture again as Tama attacks Ciampa! Tama stands the ladder up, climbs, but Ciampa stops him! Gargano joins in, and DIY YANKS Tama down, into SHATTER MACHINE!! The fans fire up and Gargano moves a ladder aside. DIY says- NO, Loa drags Gargano out! The KNEE hits Tama, but Loa SMACKS Ciampa with a ladder! Loa then RAMS Gargano with that ladder! And he RAMS Ciampa! Loa hoists the ladder up, but DIY hit a BOOT SUPERKICK COMBO! Loa drops to his knees, the ladder around his neck!

DIY says here goes! FULL METAL MEET IN THE MIDDLE!! A double-edged move with Ciampa’s knee hitting the ladder, but Gargano hurries to stand a ladder up! The fans fire up as Gargano climbs! But here comes Dawkins! Dawkins yanks Gargano down and DECKS him! Gargano goes to the apron, he GAMANGIRIS in return! SLINGSHOT SILENCER!! PSYCHO KNEE from Ciampa!! Ciampa goes to the ladder! The fans rally as Ciampa climbs with one good leg! But Dawkins is up to drag him back down! Ciampa swings, Dawkins counter punches! And again! Ciampa leans on the ladder, Dawkins hauls him up!

Dawkins electric chair lifts, and Ford goes up the ladder!! SUPER BLOCKBUSTER DOOMSDAY!!! The fans are thunderous while those three are all down in the ring! “This is Awesome!” and The Profits rise up! Dawkins positions the ladder just right, climbs up, and is near the top! But Tama SHOVES the ladder over! Dawkins HOTSHOTS off ropes, and Tama is on him! Tama TOSSES Dawkins out, Loa is on him with a HEADBUTT! Tama moves ladders around, Loa sets Dawkins up, Tama RAMS the ladder into Dawkins! Tama says time to end this! Loa hoists Dawkins up near the table, and Tama goes looking for itmes.

Tama brings out a chair! We’re doing a real TLC now! Tama storms up on Dawkins, but B-Fab SNATCHES the chair! The fans cheer, because DIY DOUBLE CHAIR SHOT The Guerrillas! They JAM away on Tama & Loa! The fans fire up as DIY gets some payback on The Bloodline! They put Loa on the table, beat him down, and the fans fire up! Ford goes up and the fans are thunderous! Ford aims at Loa as DIY holds him down, SUPER FROM THE HEAVENS, through the TABLE!! The fans are losing their minds, because now DIY clears the desk! Dawkins says get ’em up! Tama fights against DIY but Dawkins ROCKS him!

The fans fire up as DIY & Dawkins mug Tama! The wreckage is cleared, and we get some Shield references! TRIPLE POWERBOMB through the DESK!!! The fans are electric as Tama & Loa are all down! But then DIY BOOT-SUPERKICK on Dawkins! They DUMP Dawkins into the timekeeper’s area, then hurry to get a ladder in place! Gargano and Ciampa both climb! But Ford is there! Gargano runs up, Ford GAMANGIRIS! Then Ford SPRINGBOARDS onto the ladder! Ford and Ciampa fight, but Dawkins returns! Dawkins climbs up beihnd Ciampa, but Gargano climbs behind Ford!

The fans fire up as Dawkins and Gargano CLUB away on Ciampa and Ford, then clinch! Dawkins SUPER BACK SUPLEXES Ciampa down through a ladder!! But Loa is back!? And he TIPS the ladder to DUMP Ford & Gargano down through the other ladder!! The fans are freaking out, and Loa hurries up the ladder! The fans boo as Tama steadies the ladder for his brother. Loa climbs, reaches up, and he brings the clip down! The Bloodline wins!!

Winners: The Bloodline (still WWE Tag Team Championships)

The Guerrillas of Destiny didn’t even need help from Solo Sikoa or Jacob Fatu, they found a way to survive all on their own! Is this proof that no one will ever stop the dominant tyranny that is The Bloodline?

My Thoughts:

A great episode of SmackDown here to feed right into Bad Blood. Country star Hardy showing up just to introduce Styles was kinda weird, but good promo from Styles, Melo and Knight. Knight’s adlib style kinda stalled for a second but he got to the point that Melo could be facing him next. I would think Styles’ injury tonight was kayfabe to give a reason Styles isn’t right back in a title scene, and it gives Melo that false confidence thinking he deserves a title match. I would hope also that Andrade gets back in the mix. He and Melo are tied 3-3, we need “game 7” before either one goes for the title.

Great stuff in the Dumpster Match, and of course Piper got involved. But even with that and last week with Mia standing tall, she won here and that was a great surprise. Chelsea getting made fun of for the stink by the Heel tag teams of SmackDown was pretty funny, too. Good promo from Naomi with Bianca & Jade to now upgrade the hosting duties to The Big 3. I feel like this move could motivate something happening with a trio from Raw like Pure Fusion Collective or something to set up big stuff for next week, or even a tag title match like with Damage CTRL.

Great promo for Bayley, Nia and Tiffany to tease a Tiffy Turn. As I said before, to be different from SummerSlam, Tiff would have to go through with her cash-in, even if she waits for the match to be over and take advantage of a tired winner. Great win for Naomi over Tiff, great promo after where Nia tells Tiff not to cash-in, which could be all the more reason Tiffany does. And then great promo from Jacob Fatu to hype up not just the tag team main event for Bad Blood but the tag team ladder match here tonight.

That main event was an awesome, PLE worthy ladder match, but we should’ve figured Bloodline wasn’t losing the tag titles just yet. It could be a point of storytelling that, in a parallel to Roman Reigns’ height as champion, the leader of The Bloodline needs his faction more than they need him. Roman was always having The Usos save him, just as Solo is having The Guerrillas of Destiny save him. But The Usos were always able to win their tag matches, just as Tama & Loa did here. That parallel can be thrown at Solo to show he isn’t better than Roman, and that can upset him into losing. For that matter, we might still see Tama & Loa try to help tomorrow night at Bad Blood, proving that point.

My Score: 8.9/10