On an action-packed edition of SmackDown, Karrion Kross made a stunning return, ambushing Drew McIntyre and signaling that the end may be near for Roman Reigns. Plus, Shayna Baszler won a Gauntlet Match to earn the right to face SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan at Clash at the Castle, Shinsuke Namakura earned himself a future Intercontinental Championship match against Gunther, and so much more.
Ricochet defeated Happy Corbin.
After laughing at Corbin’s expense with Pat McAfee’s hilarious video of Corbin being hit below the belt at SummerSlam, Corbin met Ricochet in the ring to teach him a lesson. In a back-and-forth affair, Ricochet took advantage when The Lone Wolf focused too much on berating Pat McAfee on commentary, gaining the win with an impressive 450 Splash. (Via WWE.com)
Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ludwig Kaiser (with Intercontinental Champion, Gunther).
The King of Strong Style once again faced off against The Ring General’s trusted ally in Ludwig Kaiser. The stakes were even higher as Nakamura would earn himself a future Intercontinental Championship match against Gunther if he defeated Kaiser.
Kaiser was impressive during the match, executing an innovative German Suplex on Nakamura. In the end, however, Nakamura would prevail, getting the win with a Kinshasa, earning himself a future Intercontinental Championship match. (Via WWE.com)
Kaiser was impressive during the match, executing an innovative German Suplex on Nakamura. In the end, however, Nakamura would prevail, getting the win with a Kinshasa, earning himself a future Intercontinental Championship match. (Via WWE.com)
Shayna Baszler won by last eliminating Raquel Rodriguez. (SmackDown Women's Championship #1 contenders gauntlet match)
SONYA DEVILLE DEFEATED ALIYAH:
The Gauntlet Match began with a bang as the nefarious Sonya Deville battled the up and comer Aliyah. Aliyah’s tenacity was no match for Deville who put her away with the Deville’s Advocate. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED SONYA DEVILLE:
Sonya Deville had her work cut out for her as the dominating Raquel Rodriguez awaited her next. Rodriguez wasted no time in dispatching Deville, winning the match with a Tejana Bomb. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED SHOTZI:
Raquel Rodriguez’s dominance continued with an effortless victory over Shotzi, hitting the Tejana Bomb to seal the deal. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED XIA LI:
The high voltage kicks of Xia Li were up next in Raquel Rodriguez’s path to victory. Rodriguez swatted away these kicks and put Li away with the Tejana Bomb. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED NATALYA:
At this point Rodriguez was feeling pretty ragged and Natalya took advantage of this, enjoying large swaths of the match in control. Just when things were looking the worst for Rodriguez, she hit a devastating Tejana Bomb out of nowhere, sending her one step closer to Clash at the Castle. (Via WWE.com)
SHAYNA BASZLER DEFEATED RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ:
The sadistic Shayna Baszler was the final boss in Rodriguez's ascent to Clash at the Castle. With nothing left in the tank, Rodriguez gave it her all but Baszler capitalized on Rodriguez’ pain, slapping in the Kirifuda Clutch. Rodriguez would fight out of the pain but would succumb to a unique pinning combination by Baszler to send Baszler to Clash at the Castle. With Baszler’s victory she now faces a vulnerable Liv Morgan at Clash at the Castle for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. (Via WWE.com)
The Gauntlet Match began with a bang as the nefarious Sonya Deville battled the up and comer Aliyah. Aliyah’s tenacity was no match for Deville who put her away with the Deville’s Advocate. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED SONYA DEVILLE:
Sonya Deville had her work cut out for her as the dominating Raquel Rodriguez awaited her next. Rodriguez wasted no time in dispatching Deville, winning the match with a Tejana Bomb. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED SHOTZI:
Raquel Rodriguez’s dominance continued with an effortless victory over Shotzi, hitting the Tejana Bomb to seal the deal. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED XIA LI:
The high voltage kicks of Xia Li were up next in Raquel Rodriguez’s path to victory. Rodriguez swatted away these kicks and put Li away with the Tejana Bomb. (Via WWE.com)
RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ DEFEATED NATALYA:
At this point Rodriguez was feeling pretty ragged and Natalya took advantage of this, enjoying large swaths of the match in control. Just when things were looking the worst for Rodriguez, she hit a devastating Tejana Bomb out of nowhere, sending her one step closer to Clash at the Castle. (Via WWE.com)
SHAYNA BASZLER DEFEATED RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ:
The sadistic Shayna Baszler was the final boss in Rodriguez's ascent to Clash at the Castle. With nothing left in the tank, Rodriguez gave it her all but Baszler capitalized on Rodriguez’ pain, slapping in the Kirifuda Clutch. Rodriguez would fight out of the pain but would succumb to a unique pinning combination by Baszler to send Baszler to Clash at the Castle. With Baszler’s victory she now faces a vulnerable Liv Morgan at Clash at the Castle for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. (Via WWE.com)
The Viking Raiders defeated Jim Pulkey & Tommy Gibson.
Chaos and destruction were rampant as the Viking Raiders completely dismantled two local wrestlers, getting the victory with an Assisted Powerbomb, stacking up both Pulkey and Gibson. (Via WWE.com)
Kofi Kingston defeated Erik (with Ivar).
After emerging from the shadows with a deadly Kendo Stick following the aftermath of the Viking Raiders match, Kofi Kingston tangled with Erik. Kingston hit a surprise roll-up, snatching a victory in the name of Xavier Woods who was taken out last week with a vicious Steel Chair assault to the ankle. (Via WWE.com)