Just when it looked like Daniel Bryan was going to take another bludgeoning at the hands of The Bludgeon Brothers, Kane returned to come to the aid of his friend, and the ever-memorable Team Hell No reunited. He and Bryan cleared the ring of Harper & Rowan and got some major news from SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige regarding WWE Extreme Rules.
SmackDown tag Team Champions, The Bludgeon Brothers and Daniel Bryan got into it on "Miz TV."
After they cost Daniel Bryan his opportunity to prevail in last week’s Gauntlet Match to determine the challenger for WWE Champion AJ Styles at WWE Extreme Rules, The Bludgeon Brothers appeared on “Miz TV” where The A-Lister attempted to raise the SmackDown Tag Team Champions’ level of fervor toward his longtime rival Daniel Bryan.
However, Miz drew the ire of The Bludgeon Brothers himself, and they seemed ready to pummel The A-Lister until Bryan hit the scene, looking for a fight after they decimated him last week. Harper and Rowan each seemingly wanted a crack at The “Yes!” Man, but it was decided that Harper would get the “honors” tonight. (Via WWE.com)
However, Miz drew the ire of The Bludgeon Brothers himself, and they seemed ready to pummel The A-Lister until Bryan hit the scene, looking for a fight after they decimated him last week. Harper and Rowan each seemingly wanted a crack at The “Yes!” Man, but it was decided that Harper would get the “honors” tonight. (Via WWE.com)
Rusev defeated Xavier Woods by submission.
Following his monumental victory last week to become the challenger to WWE Champion AJ Styles at WWE Extreme Rules, Rusev went savage and tweeted out a special thank you to Xavier Woods for being there since the “beginning,” including several images of him pounding Woods on NXT, SmackDown LIVE and at WrestleMania.
Feeling majorly disrespected, Woods, with his New Day brethren by his side, squared off against The Bulgarian Brute, who was flanked by Aiden English, on SmackDown LIVE. The scrappy Woods brought the fight to The Super Athlete, but Rusev’s brutal onslaught was too much, and he defeated Woods with the Accolade for the tapout victory.
After the match, Rusev grabbed the microphone and declared that this victory was a preview of what he was going to do to Styles at WWE Extreme Rules. In essence, he was going to crush him. (Via WWE.com)
Feeling majorly disrespected, Woods, with his New Day brethren by his side, squared off against The Bulgarian Brute, who was flanked by Aiden English, on SmackDown LIVE. The scrappy Woods brought the fight to The Super Athlete, but Rusev’s brutal onslaught was too much, and he defeated Woods with the Accolade for the tapout victory.
After the match, Rusev grabbed the microphone and declared that this victory was a preview of what he was going to do to Styles at WWE Extreme Rules. In essence, he was going to crush him. (Via WWE.com)
Lana & Naomi met the cast of Netflix's GLOW.
SmackDown LIVE got double the GLOW when Lana and Naomi bumped into the cast of Netflix’s GLOW, which will see its second season premiere on Friday, June 29. The show’s stars, led by Alison Brie, thanked the Superstars for their support and love of the show and then also suggested that Naomi and Lana should be working together instead of being rivals after their impressive performance in the Dance-Off three weeks ago. At first, The Ravishing Russian and Naomi both seemed hesitant, but the more they thought about it, the more they seemed to warm up to the idea, and all the ladies joined in a massive “Feel the GLOW” chant. (Via WWE.com)
United States Championship: Eric Young defeated UNITED STATES CHAMPION, Jeff Hardy by disqualification.
With Shinsuke Nakamura unable to compete in his scheduled United States Title Match against Jeff Hardy tonight due to injury, the United States Championship Open Challenge was resurrected with Eric Young from SAnitY answering the call.
Hardy and Young went back and forth in an aggressive contest that saw The Charismatic Enigma have to constantly watch his back due to the presence of Young’s SAnitY cohorts, Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe. However, the odds would soon be evened when The Usos, who were still furious over SAnitY’s ambush attack of them last week, hopped the guardrail and went after Dain and Wolfe at ringside. This brawl then spilled into the ring, with both Young and Hardy getting involved, which lead to a disqualification. However, even after the bell, all six Superstars continued throwing fists. (Via WWE.com)
Hardy and Young went back and forth in an aggressive contest that saw The Charismatic Enigma have to constantly watch his back due to the presence of Young’s SAnitY cohorts, Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe. However, the odds would soon be evened when The Usos, who were still furious over SAnitY’s ambush attack of them last week, hopped the guardrail and went after Dain and Wolfe at ringside. This brawl then spilled into the ring, with both Young and Hardy getting involved, which lead to a disqualification. However, even after the bell, all six Superstars continued throwing fists. (Via WWE.com)
Jeff Hardy & The Usos defeated SAnitY.
Because of the chaos that closed out the Jeff Hardy vs. Eric Young match, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige declared that the bout would be restarted as a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
With emotions running high, all six Superstars were relentless. SAnitY’s unpredictable attack kept Hardy & The Usos reeling, but the WWE veterans refused to stay down, firing back every chance they got. In the critical moments, The Usos eliminated Killain Dain with a barrage of superkicks and a massive dive, which allowed The Charismatic Enigma to hit Alexander Wolfe with a picture-perfect Swanton Bomb for the win in the impromptu Six-Man Tag Team Match. (Via WWE.com)
With emotions running high, all six Superstars were relentless. SAnitY’s unpredictable attack kept Hardy & The Usos reeling, but the WWE veterans refused to stay down, firing back every chance they got. In the critical moments, The Usos eliminated Killain Dain with a barrage of superkicks and a massive dive, which allowed The Charismatic Enigma to hit Alexander Wolfe with a picture-perfect Swanton Bomb for the win in the impromptu Six-Man Tag Team Match. (Via WWE.com)
Becky Lynch defeated Sonya Deville by submission.
After Sonya Deville & Mandy Rose antagonized Becky Lynch earlier in the day, The Irish Lass Kicker faced off against Deville on the blue brand as she attempted to continue her winning ways.
Deville put her hair up and squared up against the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Champion, but the presence of Mandy Rose at ringside wasn’t enough for the tough-as-nails Deville, and after “Becky Balboa” bumped Deville into Rose, who had already interfered in the match, she trapped Sonya in the Dis-arm-her for the tapout victory. (Via WWE.com)
Deville put her hair up and squared up against the first-ever SmackDown Women’s Champion, but the presence of Mandy Rose at ringside wasn’t enough for the tough-as-nails Deville, and after “Becky Balboa” bumped Deville into Rose, who had already interfered in the match, she trapped Sonya in the Dis-arm-her for the tapout victory. (Via WWE.com)
James Ellsworth called out Asuka.
Still incensed after feeling disrespected by The Empress of Tomorrow last week, James Ellsworth arrived on SmackDown LIVE this week with one intention: To call out Asuka.
However, his summoning of The Empress led to the arrival of SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige, who told the WWE Universe that the only reason Ellsworth had so much bravado tonight was because he knew that Asuka was not here since she was with her family in Japan. However, Paige addressed several things while in the ring with Big James. For one, due to Ellsworth’s surprise return at WWE Money in the Bank that arguably swayed the result of the SmackDown Women’s Championship Match, Ellsworth’s Princess Carmella would have to defend the title against Asuka again at WWE Extreme Rules.
Indignant, Ellsworth then asked Paige if that was all or if she was here to ask him out on a date. Paige responded by saying Ellsworth actually would have a date next Tuesday… in a one-on-one match against Asuka! (Via WWE.com)
However, his summoning of The Empress led to the arrival of SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige, who told the WWE Universe that the only reason Ellsworth had so much bravado tonight was because he knew that Asuka was not here since she was with her family in Japan. However, Paige addressed several things while in the ring with Big James. For one, due to Ellsworth’s surprise return at WWE Money in the Bank that arguably swayed the result of the SmackDown Women’s Championship Match, Ellsworth’s Princess Carmella would have to defend the title against Asuka again at WWE Extreme Rules.
Indignant, Ellsworth then asked Paige if that was all or if she was here to ask him out on a date. Paige responded by saying Ellsworth actually would have a date next Tuesday… in a one-on-one match against Asuka! (Via WWE.com)
Daniel Bryan defeated SmackDown Tag Team Champion, Harper by disqualification. Leading to the reunion of Team Hell No.
With so much pent-up aggression to unleash, Daniel Bryan did not hesitate to throw down with Harper in the main event of SmackDown LIVE.
Fighting freely, smartly and ferociously, The “Yes!” Man took the fight to the Bludgeon Brother, even with Rowan lurking at ringside. However, due to his massive size advantage, Harper eventually took control and began to pound Bryan into the canvas.
Yet, Bryan once again fought back and appeared to have Harper in trouble when he caught him with the “Yes!” Lock in the middle of the ring, but Rowan immediately rushed into the ring and blindsided Bryan with an ambush attack. The Bludgeon Brothers appeared ready to do their worst, but just when it seemed they were going to absolutely obliterate The “Yes!” Man, his former Team Hell No partner Kane returned to help his friend!
From there, Bryan and Kane laid a beating on The Bludgeon Brothers and hurled them out of the ring before staring each other down, with Daniel clearly shocked to see Kane on the blue brand. After a few tense moments and several chants of “hug it out,” The Big Red Machine extended his arms to Bryan for one of their signature hugs. At first, Bryan seemed hesitant after all the ups and downs they’d shared, but in a moment of lucidity, Bryan embraced Kane with a big red hug for the ages.
The WWE Universe was euphoric, and SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige then hit the scene to announce that she wasn’t going to let this moment pass through her fingers, declaring that SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers would be defending their titles at WWE Extreme Rules against, yes, Team Hell No! (Via WWE.com)
Fighting freely, smartly and ferociously, The “Yes!” Man took the fight to the Bludgeon Brother, even with Rowan lurking at ringside. However, due to his massive size advantage, Harper eventually took control and began to pound Bryan into the canvas.
Yet, Bryan once again fought back and appeared to have Harper in trouble when he caught him with the “Yes!” Lock in the middle of the ring, but Rowan immediately rushed into the ring and blindsided Bryan with an ambush attack. The Bludgeon Brothers appeared ready to do their worst, but just when it seemed they were going to absolutely obliterate The “Yes!” Man, his former Team Hell No partner Kane returned to help his friend!
From there, Bryan and Kane laid a beating on The Bludgeon Brothers and hurled them out of the ring before staring each other down, with Daniel clearly shocked to see Kane on the blue brand. After a few tense moments and several chants of “hug it out,” The Big Red Machine extended his arms to Bryan for one of their signature hugs. At first, Bryan seemed hesitant after all the ups and downs they’d shared, but in a moment of lucidity, Bryan embraced Kane with a big red hug for the ages.
The WWE Universe was euphoric, and SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige then hit the scene to announce that she wasn’t going to let this moment pass through her fingers, declaring that SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers would be defending their titles at WWE Extreme Rules against, yes, Team Hell No! (Via WWE.com)
Drew Gulak emerged victorious in a Six-Man Elimination Tag Team Match that saw him, The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher vanquish – and even unmask – The Lucha House Party. Also, Lio Rush made his highly-anticipated Cruiserweight division debut.
Akira Tozawa defeated Tony Nese.
Looking to prove they are amongst the elite contenders in WWE 205 Live, Tony Nese and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa squared off in singles competition. As the match got underway, The Premier Athlete attempted to assert his power, but Tozawa countered, striking with aggressive precision and putting Nese on defense.
Nese recovered and displayed his uncanny agility, forcing The Stamina Monster to recalibrate his strategy. Regaining momentum, Tozawa struck hard and fast, forcing his opponent from the ring. However, as the Japanese Superstar advanced, Nese caught him in mid-air on the outside and slammed him face-first into the ring apron. This gave The Premier Athlete the advantage he needed to assert his strength and methodically dismantle Tozawa.
However, Tozawa again recovered and took control of the bout, nearly executing his patented Senton. As Nese rolled away, Tozawa didn’t skip a beat and dove head-first through the ropes, leveling Nese. With Tozawa unable to secure a pinfall, the battle continued, and Nese again mounted an effective offense, even stopping Tozawa’s trademark crawl through an opponent’s legs.
The two Superstars continued to battle back and forth, and the brawl extended to the top rope where Nese attempted to overpower his opponent. Unfortunately for Nese, he was knocked off the top, which gave Tozawa the opening he needed to execute the Senton and score the victory. (Via WWE.com)
Nese recovered and displayed his uncanny agility, forcing The Stamina Monster to recalibrate his strategy. Regaining momentum, Tozawa struck hard and fast, forcing his opponent from the ring. However, as the Japanese Superstar advanced, Nese caught him in mid-air on the outside and slammed him face-first into the ring apron. This gave The Premier Athlete the advantage he needed to assert his strength and methodically dismantle Tozawa.
However, Tozawa again recovered and took control of the bout, nearly executing his patented Senton. As Nese rolled away, Tozawa didn’t skip a beat and dove head-first through the ropes, leveling Nese. With Tozawa unable to secure a pinfall, the battle continued, and Nese again mounted an effective offense, even stopping Tozawa’s trademark crawl through an opponent’s legs.
The two Superstars continued to battle back and forth, and the brawl extended to the top rope where Nese attempted to overpower his opponent. Unfortunately for Nese, he was knocked off the top, which gave Tozawa the opening he needed to execute the Senton and score the victory. (Via WWE.com)
Lio Rush defeated Dewey James.
The incredibly fast and agile Lio Rush made his highly anticipated WWE 205 Live debut, taking his sweet time to enter the ring and meticulously remove his jewelry. After finally taking off his bracelet, Rush approached his opponent for a handshake but instead delivered a resounding slap.
The Man of the Hour wasted no time showing the WWE Universe exactly what he was capable of in terms of speed, agility and perfect execution. Rush showed off his ability to immediately stop and switch tactics with absolute precision.
The self-proclaimed greatest Cruiserweight in the world secured the victory following an incredible Final Hour.
After the match, Rush addressed the Cruiserweight division, admonishing them for a lack of style and finesse and claiming he was ready to make WWE 205 Live feel the rush. (Via WWE.com)
The Man of the Hour wasted no time showing the WWE Universe exactly what he was capable of in terms of speed, agility and perfect execution. Rush showed off his ability to immediately stop and switch tactics with absolute precision.
The self-proclaimed greatest Cruiserweight in the world secured the victory following an incredible Final Hour.
After the match, Rush addressed the Cruiserweight division, admonishing them for a lack of style and finesse and claiming he was ready to make WWE 205 Live feel the rush. (Via WWE.com)
Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick & Gentleman Jack Gallagher defeated Kalisto, Gran Metalik & Lince Dorado. (Six Man Tag Team Elimination Match)
Despite suffering a defeat at the hands of The Lucha House Party in a Six-Man Tag Team Match two weeks ago, Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher still had their sights set on ending their rivals for good, this time in an Elimination Match.
As Gulak, Kendrick and Gallagher made their way to the ring, Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado met their opponents with synchronous superkicks and immediately went on offense against Gallagher. The British Superstar struggled to mount an offense against the combined efforts of the lucha brothers, but he received a much-needed assist from Gulak. As Gran Metalik ascended the ropes to display his acrobatic ability, Gulak grabbed him, allowing Gallagher to recover. The strategy paid dividends as Gallagher eliminated The King of the Ropes following a wicked headbutt.
With the odds not in their favor, Kalisto and Lince Dorado planned their next move, and The Golden Lynx entered the fray. Dorado immediately took the fight to Kendrick, securing momentum and using his speed to maintain the edge against The Man with a Plan. As Dorado ascended the ropes, Gulak attempted to use a similar strategy that eliminated Metalik, but The Golden Lynx was prepared for it. However, Gallagher implemented the same strategy moments later and allowed Kendrick to gain control.
The Golden Lynx struggled to gain any momentum as Kendrick, Gulak and Gallagher displayed their technical prowess. The offense from Gulak was so intense that he managed to remove Dorado’s mask, forcing him to the outside to put it back on. This was a setback for Dorado, as he struggled to fend off his opponents. The numbers game was also in effect, as Gulak and Gallagher attacked while the legal man Kendrick distracted the official.
However, The Golden Lynx recovered, fending off Gallagher and Gulak before nailing Kendrick with a springboard stunner and eliminating him. Despite the elimination of The Man with a Plan, Gallagher and Gulak did not waste any time, attacked an exhausted Dorado and immediately used their technical ability and teamwork to keep their opponent on defense.
Gulak and Gallagher remained relentless, preventing Dorado from making a tag to Kalisto. Even as The Golden Lynx mounted an offense and nearly got to Kalisto, Kendrick returned, pulling the former Cruiserweight Champion off the ring apron. With the official again distracted, Gallagher attacked Dorado, which allowed Gulak to apply the Gulock and eliminate The Golden Lynx.
Outnumbered, Kalisto collected himself before entering the ring and taking down both of his remaining opponents. However, the numbers game proved to be too much, as Gallagher broke up a pinfall, giving him and Gulak the opening they needed to methodically dismantle Kalisto.
In full control of the contest, Gallagher and Gulak attempted a double suplex, but Kalisto countered and took down both opponents in a jaw-dropping display of speed before eliminating Gallagher following a Salida del Sol.
The battlefield was left even, and Kalisto was ready for The Philadelphia Stretcher, waving him into the ring. Kalisto mounted a high-flying attack that culminated with a jaw-dropping crossbody that nearly secured the win for the former Cruiserweight Champion.
As they battled back and forth, Kalisto attempted a Salida del Sol but was countered and leveled by a huge clothesline that resulted in a near-fall. When Kalisto had another opportunity to execute his patented maneuver, Gulak again countered by ripping at the mask and applying the Gulock to force Kalisto to tap out.
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As Gulak, Kendrick and Gallagher made their way to the ring, Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado met their opponents with synchronous superkicks and immediately went on offense against Gallagher. The British Superstar struggled to mount an offense against the combined efforts of the lucha brothers, but he received a much-needed assist from Gulak. As Gran Metalik ascended the ropes to display his acrobatic ability, Gulak grabbed him, allowing Gallagher to recover. The strategy paid dividends as Gallagher eliminated The King of the Ropes following a wicked headbutt.
With the odds not in their favor, Kalisto and Lince Dorado planned their next move, and The Golden Lynx entered the fray. Dorado immediately took the fight to Kendrick, securing momentum and using his speed to maintain the edge against The Man with a Plan. As Dorado ascended the ropes, Gulak attempted to use a similar strategy that eliminated Metalik, but The Golden Lynx was prepared for it. However, Gallagher implemented the same strategy moments later and allowed Kendrick to gain control.
The Golden Lynx struggled to gain any momentum as Kendrick, Gulak and Gallagher displayed their technical prowess. The offense from Gulak was so intense that he managed to remove Dorado’s mask, forcing him to the outside to put it back on. This was a setback for Dorado, as he struggled to fend off his opponents. The numbers game was also in effect, as Gulak and Gallagher attacked while the legal man Kendrick distracted the official.
However, The Golden Lynx recovered, fending off Gallagher and Gulak before nailing Kendrick with a springboard stunner and eliminating him. Despite the elimination of The Man with a Plan, Gallagher and Gulak did not waste any time, attacked an exhausted Dorado and immediately used their technical ability and teamwork to keep their opponent on defense.
Gulak and Gallagher remained relentless, preventing Dorado from making a tag to Kalisto. Even as The Golden Lynx mounted an offense and nearly got to Kalisto, Kendrick returned, pulling the former Cruiserweight Champion off the ring apron. With the official again distracted, Gallagher attacked Dorado, which allowed Gulak to apply the Gulock and eliminate The Golden Lynx.
Outnumbered, Kalisto collected himself before entering the ring and taking down both of his remaining opponents. However, the numbers game proved to be too much, as Gallagher broke up a pinfall, giving him and Gulak the opening they needed to methodically dismantle Kalisto.
In full control of the contest, Gallagher and Gulak attempted a double suplex, but Kalisto countered and took down both opponents in a jaw-dropping display of speed before eliminating Gallagher following a Salida del Sol.
The battlefield was left even, and Kalisto was ready for The Philadelphia Stretcher, waving him into the ring. Kalisto mounted a high-flying attack that culminated with a jaw-dropping crossbody that nearly secured the win for the former Cruiserweight Champion.
As they battled back and forth, Kalisto attempted a Salida del Sol but was countered and leveled by a huge clothesline that resulted in a near-fall. When Kalisto had another opportunity to execute his patented maneuver, Gulak again countered by ripping at the mask and applying the Gulock to force Kalisto to tap out.
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