Welcome to the most recent version of our weekly WWE SmackDown hits and misses sequence.
WWE traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, for the 7/19 episode of Friday Evening SmackDown. The corporate taped the 7/26 episode of the blue model following the conclusion of final night time’s present.
Right here’s what went down on the CHI Well being Middle this previous Friday.
Miss – Opening phase on WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes kicked off SmackDown. The American Nightmare talked in regards to the assault on Randy Orton by the hands of The Bloodline. Grayson Waller and Austin Idea confirmed as much as interrupt the champion. Cody tried to take them down however discovered the percentages too overwhelming. Terence Crawford handed him a metal chair to deal with enterprise.
Cody’s solo promos simply don’t do it for me. He’s finest on the mic when it’s a verbal confrontation. The phase was used to arrange a tag workforce match in opposition to A-City Down Beneath. Waller and Idea are clearly approaching the top of their tag workforce run. It was enjoyable whereas it lasted. Now, each males must get a strong singles push.
Hit – Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
Andrade and Carmelo Hayes squared off within the first match of the night time. Andrade labored Melo’s leg to gradual him down. Melo used his athleticism to ramp up his offense. El Idolo picked up the win after 10 minutes of motion.
It was a strong match between the 2 former NXT champions. They made one of the best out of the ten minutes they acquired on WWE SmackDown. Melo delivers a number of the smoothest-looking aerial offenses. The closing stretch was enjoyable to look at.
Miss – Bianca Belair vs. Chelsea Inexperienced on WWE SmackDown
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill had a disagreement with Chelsea Inexperienced and Piper Niven backstage on WWE SmackDown. Bianca challenged Chelsea to a match. The EST picked up the win in underneath 5 minutes. Girls’s Tag Crew Champions Alba Fyre and Isla Daybreak referred to as out the previous champions by way of satellite tv for pc to tease a future tag tag showdown.
Bianca with the picture-perfect German Suplex was arguably one of the best half in regards to the match. WWE wants to present Chelsea extra time contained in the inexperienced as a result of she is sweet between the ropes. Her efficiency to date has been nothing in need of sensible. So far as the title match goes, I’m guessing it takes place within the lead-up to SummerSlam 2024.
Hit – Logan Paul & LA Knight make it official
SmackDown Basic Supervisor Nick Aldis got here to the ring to officiate the contract signing. LA Knight confirmed up first. Logan Paul got here subsequent. Each males engaged in a confrontation. Knight acquired Logan into signing the contract. The Maverick tried to hit an affordable shot however Knight countered and nearly acquired him for the BFT.
Logan is de facto beginning to exhibit his mic abilities. The feud with LA Knight will solely make him higher on the mic. Each males sounded off on one another. Followers on the web are saying LA would’ve received the change had he dropped the notorious Japan and crypto incidents. I say who cares who received? It was entertaining as hell.
Miss – Bayley destroys Tiffany Stratton’s briefcase
Tiffany Stratton took on Michin in singles motion on WWE SmackDown. Nia Jax tried to trigger a distraction however Bayley confirmed as much as even the percentages. Bayley destroyed Tiffany’s Cash within the Financial institution briefcase permitting Michin to select up the win.
Tiffany will, almost certainly, debut a brand new briefcase after the present one was given a makeover by Bayley. Lazy writing, for my part. Tiffany might’ve debuted a personalized briefcase on the very first WWE SmackDown after Cash within the Financial institution.
Hit – The Bloodline runs rampant on WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes acquired Kevin Owens as his tag workforce associate in opposition to A-City Down Beneath in the principle occasion. Cody hit Idea with a Cross Rhodes for the win. Solo Sikoa and the Tongans confirmed as much as assault the pair. Cody and KO had the higher hand till Jacob Fatu arrived. The Samoan Werewolf delivered a number of working hip assaults on KO as Cody watched helplessly. Tama Tonga destroyed KO with a metal chair. The Bloodline put Cody by means of the published desk to cap off the night time.
There’s no stopping Jacob Fatu. The person is constant to show he can tackle anybody and everybody all by himself. Fatu wrecked tag workforce champions DIY final week on WWE SmackDown earlier than The Bloodline destroyed Randy Orton. With KO now seemingly placed on the shelf, the Undisputed WWE Champion is all by himself simply days from his main title protection in opposition to Solo Sikoa.
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