After an absolutely wild brawl between the united Team Hell No & The New Day against The Bludgeon Brothers & SAnitY to kick off the show, the two super teams squared off in an epic 5-on-5 Tag Team Match in the main event just five days before WWE Extreme Rules.
Chaos broke out between Team Hell No, SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers, SAnitY and The New Day on "Miz TV."
With their SmackDown Tag Team Championship opportunity at WWE Extreme Rules now only five days away, Team Hell No joined The A-Lister “Miz TV” to look ahead to their battle with The Bludgeon Brothers on Sunday. The Miz attempted to rile up Daniel Bryan & Kane, calling them a nostalgia act that no longer has what it takes to compete with a duo like Harper & Rowan. Having to hear this from his bitter rival put The “Yes!” Man in the mood for a fight, though Kane tried to calm his friend down… until Miz kept persisting with his taunting, which led to Kane getting ready to chokeslam The A-Lister. However, Miz got out of dodge when The Bludgeon Brothers began to approach the ring. Bryan & Kane quickly had their hands full when SAnitY appeared and attacked Team Hell No with Harper & Rowan soon joining in.
The reinforcements would soon arrive, though, with The New Day joining the fight and evening the odds for a bit. However, the sheer brutality that The Bludgeon Brothers and SAnitY already inflicted on Team Hell No was too much for them and The New Day to overcome, as WWE officials ran down to attempt to break up the melee. (Via WWE.com)
The reinforcements would soon arrive, though, with The New Day joining the fight and evening the odds for a bit. However, the sheer brutality that The Bludgeon Brothers and SAnitY already inflicted on Team Hell No was too much for them and The New Day to overcome, as WWE officials ran down to attempt to break up the melee. (Via WWE.com)
WWE Champion, AJ Styles defeated Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification.
AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura rekindled their epic rivalry as Rusev watched from ringside, providing guest commentary and spouting off about how was ready to dethrone The Phenomenal One for the WWE Championship this Sunday.
Styles and Nakamura picked up right where they left off, laying into one another with hard-hitting strikes and counters for the other’s counters. During the contest, the hard-hitting action spilled out of the ring to the commentary desk, where Styles could not help but clock a chattering Aiden English, who was getting too close for comfort.
The King of Strong Style used the distraction to knock AJ down on the outside, but the WWE Champion evaded the Kinshasa and caused Nakamrua to drill English instead. An incensed Rusev blindsided Styles, who won by disqualification. Rusev and Nakamura then began to put the boots to The Phenomenal One, but the tables turned quickly when United States Champion Jeff Hardy came out to even the odds.
During this melee, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige arrived with an announcement that would prolong the insanity, as a tag team match pitting Styles & Hardy vs. Rusev & Nakamura would happen… oh, and it would be next. (Via WWE.com)
Styles and Nakamura picked up right where they left off, laying into one another with hard-hitting strikes and counters for the other’s counters. During the contest, the hard-hitting action spilled out of the ring to the commentary desk, where Styles could not help but clock a chattering Aiden English, who was getting too close for comfort.
The King of Strong Style used the distraction to knock AJ down on the outside, but the WWE Champion evaded the Kinshasa and caused Nakamrua to drill English instead. An incensed Rusev blindsided Styles, who won by disqualification. Rusev and Nakamura then began to put the boots to The Phenomenal One, but the tables turned quickly when United States Champion Jeff Hardy came out to even the odds.
During this melee, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige arrived with an announcement that would prolong the insanity, as a tag team match pitting Styles & Hardy vs. Rusev & Nakamura would happen… oh, and it would be next. (Via WWE.com)
Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura defeated United States Champion, Jeff Hardy & WWE Champion, AJ Styles.
The four Superstars wasted no time getting right back into the thick of their conflict, with each clearly wanting to make a major statement ahead of their championship clashes on Sunday.
Jeff Hardy & AJ Styles caught fire during the free-for-all, but Rusev knocked Styles out of the ring with a Machka Kick, then leveled Hardy with a second one to claim a valuable win just five days before his WWE Title bout at WWE Extreme Rules. (Via WWE.com)
Jeff Hardy & AJ Styles caught fire during the free-for-all, but Rusev knocked Styles out of the ring with a Machka Kick, then leveled Hardy with a second one to claim a valuable win just five days before his WWE Title bout at WWE Extreme Rules. (Via WWE.com)
Asuka defeated James Ellsworth by submission. (Lumberjack Match)
Due to the controversial conclusion to last week’s battle of the sexes between James Ellsworth and Asuka, Paige declared that Ellsworth would have to face off with Asuka again tonight… in a Lumberjack Match. Having been given strict instruction by Carmellato take care of The Empress of Tomorrow, Ellsworth kicked off the proceedings with some insulting words for the lumberjacks.
Once the contest got going though, it was more of the same from last week: Asuka terrorizing Ellsworth. With nowhere to run for Ellsworth, it appeared The Empress was on her way to an emphatic victory just five days before her SmackDown Women’s Championship rematch at WWE Extreme Rules. At one point, Ellsworth attempted to bolt, but the lumberjacks grabbed him and then started going at it with one another.
During all this commotion, Carmella attempted to hand Ellsworth a spray that he used to try to blind The Empress. Asuka was hip to their plan though and stopped the ploy, knocking Ellsworth into Carmella to send her flying off the apron, and then putting Carmella’s lackey in the Asuka Lock for the submission victory.
Just after the bell, Carmella rushed the ring to try to get the jump on Asuka. While The Empress attempted to deal with The Princess, Ellsworth retrieved the spray and blinded Carmella’s foe, allowing the champion to make a major statement by downing her challenger yet again. (Via WWE.com)
Once the contest got going though, it was more of the same from last week: Asuka terrorizing Ellsworth. With nowhere to run for Ellsworth, it appeared The Empress was on her way to an emphatic victory just five days before her SmackDown Women’s Championship rematch at WWE Extreme Rules. At one point, Ellsworth attempted to bolt, but the lumberjacks grabbed him and then started going at it with one another.
During all this commotion, Carmella attempted to hand Ellsworth a spray that he used to try to blind The Empress. Asuka was hip to their plan though and stopped the ploy, knocking Ellsworth into Carmella to send her flying off the apron, and then putting Carmella’s lackey in the Asuka Lock for the submission victory.
Just after the bell, Carmella rushed the ring to try to get the jump on Asuka. While The Empress attempted to deal with The Princess, Ellsworth retrieved the spray and blinded Carmella’s foe, allowing the champion to make a major statement by downing her challenger yet again. (Via WWE.com)
Andrade "Cien" Almas defeated Sin Cara.
Fueled off aggression after being blindsided by Andrade “Cien" Almas several weeks ago in a vicious backstage assault, Sin Cara came out at a rapid pace against El Idolo on SmackDown LIVE.
However, Almas soon took control after leaping from the top rope and planting both of his feet into Sin Cara’s chest before putting away the masked luchador with his vicious Running Double Knee attack for the biggest win of his blue brand tenure. (Via WWE.com)
However, Almas soon took control after leaping from the top rope and planting both of his feet into Sin Cara’s chest before putting away the masked luchador with his vicious Running Double Knee attack for the biggest win of his blue brand tenure. (Via WWE.com)
Team Hell No & The New Day defeated SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Bludgeon Brothers & SAnitY.
Due to the chaotic brouhaha that kicked off SmackDown LIVE, Paige made a massive 10-Man Tag Team Match, and the two sides fought ferociously with tons of bruising offense.
The Bludgeon Brothers and SAnitY used their size and strength advantages to wear down Team Hell No & The New Day for a good chunk of the contest, but Daniel Bryan led a rally for his squad that saw a flurry of high-impact maneuvers, including Big E launching Kofi Kingston over the top rope and onto Harper, clearing the way for Bryan to catch Eric Young with the Running Knee for the 1-2-3.
After the big victory, The New Day and Team Hell No began to celebrate. When Bryan & Kane reached the top of the ramp, they went back and forth, first over who should lead the “Yes!” chant. Bryan then attempted Kane’s signature fire-summoning technique. At first, The “Yes!” Man’s attempts rendered nothing, but then, miraculously, his final attempt worked, with Bryan conjuring the iconic flames of The Big Red Machine. Could this potentially be a precursor for a lit performance from Team Hell No en route to a SmackDown Tag Team Championship victory this Sunday? (Via WWE.com)
The Bludgeon Brothers and SAnitY used their size and strength advantages to wear down Team Hell No & The New Day for a good chunk of the contest, but Daniel Bryan led a rally for his squad that saw a flurry of high-impact maneuvers, including Big E launching Kofi Kingston over the top rope and onto Harper, clearing the way for Bryan to catch Eric Young with the Running Knee for the 1-2-3.
After the big victory, The New Day and Team Hell No began to celebrate. When Bryan & Kane reached the top of the ramp, they went back and forth, first over who should lead the “Yes!” chant. Bryan then attempted Kane’s signature fire-summoning technique. At first, The “Yes!” Man’s attempts rendered nothing, but then, miraculously, his final attempt worked, with Bryan conjuring the iconic flames of The Big Red Machine. Could this potentially be a precursor for a lit performance from Team Hell No en route to a SmackDown Tag Team Championship victory this Sunday? (Via WWE.com)
On the latest episode of WWE 205 Live, Hideo Itami challenges WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander in the ultimate battle for respect. Also, Akira Tozawa lays down a challenge to Lio Rush.
Kalisto vs. Tony Nese ended in a No Contest.
Despite losing to Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher, the trio of Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado looked to keep The Lucha House Party going as Kalisto battled Tony Nese in singles competition. However, The Premier Athlete didn’t come alone, as his friend and training partner Buddy Murphy accompanied him to the ring.
As the match got underway, Kalisto avoided Nese’s advances before a frustrated Nese asserted his own strength and agility, leading to an early stalemate. After both Superstars showed off what they are capable of, the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion enjoyed a brief advantage until he was overpowered by his opponent.
Taking control of the contest, The Premier Athlete displayed his power and technical ability at Kalisto’s expense. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado tried to rally their lucha brother and the WWE Universe with their noisemakers. A momentary distraction was all Kalisto needed to turn the tide of the battle and show off his speed and high-flying ability.
Nese incredibly countered the Salida del Sol into a rollup and followed up with a huge powerbomb into the corner. With both competitors down, Metalik and Dorado again used their noisemakers to rally the WWE Universe, much to the chagrin of Murphy. The Juggernaut of WWE 205 Live and Nese confronted The Luhca House Party, allowing Kalisto to strike.
As order seemed to be restored, Murphy attacked Kalisto, and the match ended in a No Contest, leading to an all-out brawl. The Lucha House Party eventually got the better of Nese and Murphy, and The Premier Athlete pulled his ally away from the fray. (Via WWE.com)
As the match got underway, Kalisto avoided Nese’s advances before a frustrated Nese asserted his own strength and agility, leading to an early stalemate. After both Superstars showed off what they are capable of, the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion enjoyed a brief advantage until he was overpowered by his opponent.
Taking control of the contest, The Premier Athlete displayed his power and technical ability at Kalisto’s expense. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado tried to rally their lucha brother and the WWE Universe with their noisemakers. A momentary distraction was all Kalisto needed to turn the tide of the battle and show off his speed and high-flying ability.
Nese incredibly countered the Salida del Sol into a rollup and followed up with a huge powerbomb into the corner. With both competitors down, Metalik and Dorado again used their noisemakers to rally the WWE Universe, much to the chagrin of Murphy. The Juggernaut of WWE 205 Live and Nese confronted The Luhca House Party, allowing Kalisto to strike.
As order seemed to be restored, Murphy attacked Kalisto, and the match ended in a No Contest, leading to an all-out brawl. The Lucha House Party eventually got the better of Nese and Murphy, and The Premier Athlete pulled his ally away from the fray. (Via WWE.com)
Lio Rush defeated Colin Delaney.
Showing off his confidence, Lio Rush took his time making his way to the ring as he prepared to battle Colin Delaney. Moments before the action kicked off, Akira Tozawa hit ringside to observe the action.
Enthused by Tozawa’s presence, Rush provided The Stamina Monster with a chair. Tozawa kicked the chair away, and Delaney nearly scored a rollup pinfall after taking his opponent by surprise. However, the uncanny speed and agility of The Man of the Hour changed the contest in the blink of an eye, and Rush unleashed an impressive flurry, stunning Delaney.
After taunting Tozawa on the outside, Rush ascended the ropes and perfectly executed The Final Hour for the victory.
Following the match, Tozawa grabbed a microphone and initially praised Rush. The Japanese Superstar and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion quickly changed his tone, asking what Rush has accomplished and whether The Man of the Hour really wants to fight him. Tozawa taunted Rush, and the two nearly came to blows before WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick made his way into the arena and announced that Rush and Tozawa would battle next week. (Via WWE.com)
Enthused by Tozawa’s presence, Rush provided The Stamina Monster with a chair. Tozawa kicked the chair away, and Delaney nearly scored a rollup pinfall after taking his opponent by surprise. However, the uncanny speed and agility of The Man of the Hour changed the contest in the blink of an eye, and Rush unleashed an impressive flurry, stunning Delaney.
After taunting Tozawa on the outside, Rush ascended the ropes and perfectly executed The Final Hour for the victory.
Following the match, Tozawa grabbed a microphone and initially praised Rush. The Japanese Superstar and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion quickly changed his tone, asking what Rush has accomplished and whether The Man of the Hour really wants to fight him. Tozawa taunted Rush, and the two nearly came to blows before WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick made his way into the arena and announced that Rush and Tozawa would battle next week. (Via WWE.com)
WWE Cruiserweight Championship: WWE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION, Cedric Alexander defeated Hideo Itami.
After defeating Buddy Murphy and Mustafa Ali in a Triple Threat Match, Hideo Itami earned the opportunity to challenge Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. A major test for Alexander, Itami was looking to not only claim the title but to also demand respect from the Cruiserweight division and the WWE Universe.
The animosity between the Superstars was at a boiling point as they grappled early in the contest and countered one another in a stalemate. The champion finally took control of the contest by using his speed and agility, forcing Itami back into the corner. The Soul of WWE 205 Live taunted Itami before unleashing furious strikes that left his opponent reeling. However, just as Alexander built momentum, Itami answered with a brutal kick to the sternum.
Now in control following another sequence of furious kicks, Itami methodically attacked, dominating the champion with the type of hard-hitting kicks that helped build his reputation.
Demanding respect between strikes, Itami countered a burst of offense and grounded Alexander. Ever the resilient Superstar, Alexander fed off the energy of the WWE Universe and battled back, building momentum and regaining control with his speed, agility and power.
Forcing his challenger to the outside, Alexander flattened Itami with a jaw-dropping dive to the outside. Back in the ring, the battle raged on, and the two Superstars exchanged momentum before Itami nearly secured victory by driving Alexander into the ropes and taking him down with a flying clothesline.
The Japanese Superstar took control with a resounding blow and nearly secured victory. Seemingly frustrated, Itami attempted to remove the cover of the bottom turnbuckle but was stopped by the official. Alexander once again took control, but Itami countered a high-flying move by knocking the champion off the top rope and crashing to the outside.
Mercilessly, Itami executed a running dropkick into the steel steps and rolled Alexander back into the ring. Incredibly, Alexander kicked out of a pinfall, but Itami was ready to strike. After unleashing a series of hard-hitting strikes, Itami charged forward, driving a knee into Alexander’s back.
Looking to deliver a final crushing blow, Itami charged his nemesis, but the champion incredibly countered and quickly executed his patented Lumbar Check to retain his title with an incredible victory. (Via WWE.com)
The animosity between the Superstars was at a boiling point as they grappled early in the contest and countered one another in a stalemate. The champion finally took control of the contest by using his speed and agility, forcing Itami back into the corner. The Soul of WWE 205 Live taunted Itami before unleashing furious strikes that left his opponent reeling. However, just as Alexander built momentum, Itami answered with a brutal kick to the sternum.
Now in control following another sequence of furious kicks, Itami methodically attacked, dominating the champion with the type of hard-hitting kicks that helped build his reputation.
Demanding respect between strikes, Itami countered a burst of offense and grounded Alexander. Ever the resilient Superstar, Alexander fed off the energy of the WWE Universe and battled back, building momentum and regaining control with his speed, agility and power.
Forcing his challenger to the outside, Alexander flattened Itami with a jaw-dropping dive to the outside. Back in the ring, the battle raged on, and the two Superstars exchanged momentum before Itami nearly secured victory by driving Alexander into the ropes and taking him down with a flying clothesline.
The Japanese Superstar took control with a resounding blow and nearly secured victory. Seemingly frustrated, Itami attempted to remove the cover of the bottom turnbuckle but was stopped by the official. Alexander once again took control, but Itami countered a high-flying move by knocking the champion off the top rope and crashing to the outside.
Mercilessly, Itami executed a running dropkick into the steel steps and rolled Alexander back into the ring. Incredibly, Alexander kicked out of a pinfall, but Itami was ready to strike. After unleashing a series of hard-hitting strikes, Itami charged forward, driving a knee into Alexander’s back.
Looking to deliver a final crushing blow, Itami charged his nemesis, but the champion incredibly countered and quickly executed his patented Lumbar Check to retain his title with an incredible victory. (Via WWE.com)