Jeff Hardy capped a “Tribute To The Undertaker” by humbling the disrespectful King Corbin, The New Day & Lucha House Party teamed up for a statement win, and Nikki Cross secured a SmackDown Women’s Championship opportunity.
Friday Night SmackDown results: June 26, 2020
Nikki Cross def. Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke and Alexa Bliss – Fatal 4-Way Match
A SmackDown Women’s Championship opportunity was on the line as a quartet of the blue brand’s top Superstars met in a Fatal 4-Way Match. The intensity was high from the start with all four Superstars shining at different moments of the clash. The determined Nikki Cross couldn’t be denied after Lacey Evans delivered a Woman’s Right to Dana Brooke but left herself open for the pin.
The New Day & Lucha House Party def. The Miz, John Morrison, Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro
A collection of the blue brand’s best tandems was on display in a heated Eight-Man Tag Team Match. A week after a win over the high-flying duo, The New Day teamed up with Lucha House Party against two pairs of rivals in The Miz, John Morrison, Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro. Nakamura gave his team the upper hand with some devious tactics outside the ring against Kofi Kingston, but Big E began pancaking opponents. An insane aerial display from Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik took out Miz & Morrison and secured the win.
Jeff Hardy def. King Corbin
Following King Corbin’s despicable disrespect to the legendary Undertaker to open SmackDown, Jeff Hardy came calling, and a match was set between the two competitors. Blue brand Superstars surrounded the ring to honor the legacy of The Deadman and cheer on The Charismatic Enigma. Corbin flexed his muscle at times, but the gritty Hardy would not be denied, as Big E, Kofi Kingston, Braun Strowman and Matt Riddle all took the opportunity to punish the outspoken Superstar after the match.
Resultados de SmackDown: Julio 3, 2020
Matt Riddle der. John Morrison
El "tipo nuevo" de la marca azul recibió una bienvenida poco cordial de Rey Corbin, quien orquestó una contienda entre Matt Riddle y John Morrison. El Gurú de la Grandeza estuvo a punto de terminar al Bro Original varias veces, pero Riddle perseveró. Matt finalmente obtuvo el triunfo con una rodada, pero AJ Styles emergió para hacerle saber que todavía no ha olvidado su combate de hace dos semanas.
AJ Styles der. Drew Gulak – Lucha por el Campeonato Intercontinental
AJ Styles atacó a Matt Riddle al finalizar el combate anterior, pero Drew Gulak no se quedó de brazos cruzados y también se unió a la reyerta. Una vez que esta contienda titular inició, Gulak tomó el control, pero Styles fue decantando la balanza a su favor poco a poco, hasta que terminó a su oponente con un Antebrazo Fenomenal para retener el título.
Bayley der. Alexa Bliss por descalificación
Las autoproclamadas "Modelos Dorados a Seguir" llegaron para celebrarse a sí mismas, pero a Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross no les gustó la idea. Tras intercambiar palabras, Sasha ofreció a Bayley para luchar allí mismo, dando inicio a una lucha improvisada ante Alexa. Desde luego, Banks y Cross no pudieron evitar intervenir y, cuando la escocesa atacó a la Campeona Femenil de SmackDown, el réferi sonó la campana para terminar el combate por descalificación a favor de Bayley.
Shinsuke Nakamura der. Kofi Kingston
Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro están determinados a ser respetados en SmackDown y dieron el primer paso ante Kofi Kinston. Big E y Cesaro fueron expulsados de las inmediaciones del ring por sus actividades extracurriculares durante la batalla, dejando que el combate se decidiese meramente sobre el cuadrilátero. Allí, Nakamura mostró su peligrosidad y acabó al Excampeón de WWE con un Rodillazo.
AJ Styles and Drew Gulak set for Intercontinental Championship clash
AJ Styles put a target on his back when he invited the entire blue brand roster to witness his Intercontinental Championship presentation. The first Superstar to get an opportunity at the title will be the supremely skilled Drew Gulak.
Styles defeated Daniel Bryan in an epic showdown to usher in his first Intercontinental Title reign, but The Phenomenal One’s preoccupation with Bryan has proven costly, as a shift in attention allowed both Gulak and Matt Riddle to seize victories over Styles.
Will Styles remain focused on the task at hand, or can Gulak claim the workhorse title?
Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown on FOX this Friday at 8/7 C to see the matchup of high-level competitors.
Sheamus ready to raise a glass to Jeff Hardy
Sheamus has invited his fellow blue brand Superstars to pop a bottle and join The Celtic Warrior in a toast to the legendary Jeff Hardy.
The “celebration” came in response to Hardy’s impassioned interview two weeks ago where he promised to overcome his latest obstacle. Sheamus defeated Hardy in a heated battle at WWE Backlash and has been overflowing with confidence ever since.
Will The Charismatic Enigma confront The Celtic Warrior over the disrespectful gesture? Or will the toast awaken the demons for Hardy?
Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown on FOX this Friday at 8/7 C to join Sheamus in his toast to Hardy.
Matt Riddle steps in the ring for exclusive interview with Michael Cole
Fresh off of his shocking SmackDown debut and subsequent victory against Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles, what’s next for Matt Riddle?
Michael Cole will join Riddle in the middle of the ring this week for an exclusive interview to determine what the future might hold for Friday night’s newest Superstar.
After making such a big splash in his very first match, where does The Original Bro go from here?
Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown on FOX this Friday at 8/7 C to find out.
