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Tonight we will once again enjoy a new live broadcast of WWE SmackDown, which this time will be live from the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. This will be the first show of the blue brand after Clash in Italy, and it will feature several segments and matches of interest, including the continuation of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments.
In addition, Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley will be present on the show after their respective title victories in Turin. As always, we invite you to comment on the post to give your opinion on what happened on the show.
WWE SmackDown starts on Netflix!
The show begins with a video recap of WWE Clash in Italy.
We see the arrival of some of tonight's protagonists at the venue: The Judgment Day in full, Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, Kiana James, Bayley, and Fatal Influence in full.
A furious Gunther interrupts Michael Cole and Wade Barrett's presentation. After destroying the commentary table set, the Austrian climbs on it to claim what he deserves. Gunther asserts that Cody Rhodes covered him for the victory when his leg was clearly under the bottom rope. A trap that benefited the "golden boy" of WWE. However, he is not willing to let it end like this.
Cody Rhodes makes his entrance!
Gunther confronts Rhodes as he enters the ring. "Gunther, you're right," says the Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody insists that the Austrian is right, but as a veteran in this business, he should know that the hero doesn't always win. That said, he points out that he just needs to make a call to repeat the match later tonight.
Sami Zayn interrupts the segment!
The Canadian thanks all his fans in Italy, those who show him the respect he deserves. "Sami! Sami!" chants the crowd. Zayn assures that he has tried by all means not to come out, but he couldn't help it. Gunther is here complaining about losing by cheating (something he knows very well) and Cody, of course, is ready to fight.
Gunther tells Sami to be quiet. He reminds him that he has already beaten him before for a championship. Rhodes wonders which version of Sami Zayn is here tonight. Cody is convinced that Sami is a good guy, but tonight he is busy. Zayn believes that Cody should stop looking for his next big threat for the WWE Championship because maybe that threat is right in front of him. Furthermore, Rhodes promised him that he would teach him a lesson when he finished with Gunther. And since he defeated him at Clash in Italy, maybe it's time to receive that lesson.
Tired of waiting, Gunther attacks Rhodes from behind before trapping him in a sleeper hold. Sami comes to Cody's rescue but ends up being expelled from the ring by the Austrian. Rhodes throws Gunther over the third rope before performing a suicide dive, but the Austrian moves just in time for the impact to hit Zayn. Gunther leaves satisfied as Cody tries to help Sami to his feet. Zayn turns his back on the champion to return backstage.
We see The Miz talking to Kit Wilson via video call. The Miz doesn't understand why the Brit still can't enter any European country. Suddenly, The Miz notices several cables on the floor. He quickly realizes that Danhausen is behind it. The Miz follows the cables to reach his enemy's lab, which he doesn't hesitate to sabotage. Danhausen asks him to stop, but The Miz ignores him. Suddenly, The Miz pulls a cable that ends up electrocuting him. Danhausen finds a piece of food he thought was lost and leaves the place eating it. Meanwhile, Kit tries to wake up The Miz, who remains lying on the lab floor.
Gunther approaches Nick Aldis backstage. Furious, the Austrian reproaches the General Manager for his lack of respect since his arrival at SmackDown, demanding that he fix this situation. Otherwise, he will be forced to mobilize his legal team.
Four Corners Fatal Match - Queen of the Ring Tournament First Round
Bayley vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James (with Giulia) vs. Raquel Rodriguez
The four women observe each other before starting the fight. Bayley attacks Rodriguez. She gets rid of "The Role Model," but is soon attacked by Kiana and Jacy. Bayley finally throws Raquel out of the ring. Kiana is the next to be thrown over the third rope. Bayley surprises Jacy with a Bayley-to-belly. 1..2..NO. Kiana returns to face Bayley. Both struggle, at which point Jayne returns. She surprises both women to cover them at the same time. 1..2..NO.
Rodriguez returns to crush the three women with a crossbody. The Texan kicks James in one of the corners before carrying Jacy to the opposite corner. Bayley attacks, but Raquel quickly turns the situation around. Rodriguez continues to use the corners to punish her rivals. Raquel throws Kiana and Jacy out of the ring, only to be thrown over the third rope by Bayley. Rodriguez grabs "The Role Model" by the legs to take her out of the ring and throw her over the Italian commentary table.
Jacy kicks Raquel with a Penalty Kick before diving with an apron cannonball, but the Texan stops her in mid-air. Kiana and Jacy join forces against Rodriguez, but it's not enough. Bayley appears behind Raquel to throw her against the metal stairs. Jacy jumps on Bayley and James with an apron cannonball. Jacy takes Bayley back into the ring to dominate the fight.
Kiana returns to take control. James executes a corner spear on Bayley, but Jacy dodges the same attack. Jayne responds with a corner cannonball on Kiana, at which point Rodriguez returns to execute a Pounce on the Fatal Influence leader. The action descends into chaos. Raquel powerbombs Bayley, who lands on Jayne. Raquel gives them a double chokeslam. 1..2..NO. Bayley interrupts the count. "This is amazing!" chant the fans.
Kiana and Rodriguez exchange attacks. Jacy returns to surprise Raquel with a sleeper hold. The Texan gets rid of Jacy, only for Bayley to charge her into one of the corners. Bayley kicks Jacy before diving with an elbow drop against Rodriguez's back. 1..2..NO. Bayley performs a sunset flip powerbomb on Jayne in one of the corners. 1..2..NO.
Kiana surprises Bayley, only to receive a clothesline from Rodriguez. 1..2..NO. Jacy interrupts the count with a pump kick. Bayley returns to kick Jayne in the face with a running knee strike. Bayley dives with an elbow drop. 1..2..NO. James interrupts the count. Kiana surprises Bayley with a facebreaker. After that, she kicks her with a superkick to finish her off with a standing moonsault. 1..2..NO.
Jacy attacks Giulia at ringside, which distracts Kiana. She surprises Bayley with a roll-up, supporting her legs on one of the ropes. Jayne pushes the legs to interrupt the count. Giulia attacks Jacy. Kiana turns to see her partner, believing she was the one who cost her the victory. The fight descends into chaos, with Rodriguez executing a Texana Bomb on James. 1..2..3.
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez
Giulia helps Kiana to her feet. Furious, James pushes "The Beautiful Madness." She tries to reason with her, but her partner keeps berating her. Furious, Giulia charges at Kiana, who ends up retreating to ringside. The fans celebrate the decision of the Italo-Japanese.
A furious Sami Zayn finds Johnny Gargano lying on a table. The Canadian points out that he did the right thing, as always, but ends up being the one harmed. Nick Aldis appears on the scene to ask Sami to stay away from Cody Rhodes' affairs. Zayn wants to talk about the issue, but Aldis has no time for him. Sami asks what he has to do that is more important than this. Chad Gable appears on the scene, answering the Canadian's question. Aldis invites Chad to come into his office. Thus, we reach the end of this segment.
Talla Tonga (with Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga) vs. Royce Keys
Royce and Talla face off. Talla pushes Keys, who responds with a flurry of punches. Talla knocks down Royce with a shoulder tackle, but his opponent immediately gets back up. Keys returns to the attack. A single right from Talla causes Royce to kneel on the canvas. Keys applies two clotheslines to expel his opponent from the ring. Talla tries to return, but Royce prevents him with a right.
Keys goes after Talla, only to fall into his clutches. Talla traps Royce to drop him on the Italian commentary table. Talla throws Keys against one of the posts before bringing him back into the ring. Talla punishes Royce with the help of the ropes. Talla throws Keys against one of the corners before applying a side slam. Talla focuses his punishment on his opponent's back.
Talla applies a painful hold on his opponent. He tries to free himself by carrying Talla on his arms, but the weight of his opponent ends up crushing him. Royce dodges a big boot in one of the corners to respond with a flurry of punches. Keys launches a relentless barrage of clotheslines to knock down his opponent, but without success. Royce dodges a charge from Talla in one of the corners to respond with several corner splashes, followed by a Pounce with which he finally manages to knock down his opponent.
Keys applies a Running Powerslam on Talla, as he prepares to finish him off. Solo climbs onto the apron to distract the referee. Meanwhile, Tama tries to attack Royce. He gets out of the ring to get rid of Tama. After that, he returns to the ring, only to be surprised with a big boot from Talla. He finishes off his opponent with a chokeslam. 1..2..3.
Winner: Talla Tonga
Solo orders his men to continue attacking Keys. R-Truth bursts onto the scene to help Royce, but quickly succumbs to MFT! Damian Priest appears on the scene to rescue R-Truth. The Puerto Rican leaves with his partner, leaving Keys at the mercy of MFT. Tama finishes off Royce with a Cut Throat. Sikoa crouches next to Keys to remind him that he warned him. "You don't listen," he says before leaving the ring with his partners.
Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh congratulate Raquel Rodriguez on her victory tonight. Morgan hopes that everything goes as planned and that The Judgment Day carries all the gold at SummerSlam.
Finn Bálor stars in a promotional video before his arrival on SmackDown.
Damian Priest talks with R-Truth backstage. R-Truth asks his partner why he didn't help Royce Keys. The Puerto Rican makes it clear that he doesn't care about Keys, a man he also doesn't trust. He only cares about taking care of his partner and his participation in the King of the Ring tournament. R-Truth understands, but they should still check on Royce. Damian points out that it won't be necessary. R-Truth believes his older brother would never have said such a thing. Priest reminds him that he has no brothers. R-Truth says he means John Cena. Priest decides he's had enough and leaves the place. The War Raiders appear on the scene to introduce themselves as the new AAA Tag Team Champions. And when they're ready, they'll be happy to put the titles on the line against the SmackDown champions. "I've never seen you before," says R-Truth before leaving.
THIS IS MY BRUTALITY!
Rhea Ripley heads to the ring to a great ovation. Ripley recalls her victory at Clash in Italy, where she finally managed to end her story with Jade Cargill. Unfortunately, that match took its toll (as evidenced by the knee brace she wears at the moment). Cargill tried to end her, using the game of numerical superiority. However, it didn't work because she is still the WWE Women's Champion. And speaking of help, she also had the unexpected assistance of Charlotte Flair.
"The Queen" appears on the scene!
Charlotte makes it clear that she helped her because she wanted to, because she respects her. Also, she acknowledges that she has had fun with her in recent weeks. But as a fourteen-time world champion, and as fun as this story has been, she wants them to face each other at SummerSlam.
IT'S TIFFY TIME!
Tiffany Stratton recalls her past with Flair. She asks her if she has come out to apologize to her. Tiffany makes it clear that this is not the case. She is the United States Champion, but she also wants the gold that "Mami" carries.
Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin interrupt the segment!
Cargill mocks the three women in the ring before making it clear that Charlotte won't win the Queen of the Ring tournament. Jade addresses Rhea, hoping she enjoys her Championship. The heels head to the ring, ready to attack, at which point Nick Aldis appears on the entrance ramp. The General Manager reminds Rhea that she doesn't have medical clearance to compete, so... Charlotte interrupts him to present an idea: she will team up with Tiffany Stratton to face Jade and one of her partners. Nick considers it a good idea, scheduling the match here and now.
Tag Team Match
Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill and Michin (with B-Fab)
Flair and Michin start the fight. Both women struggle, with "The Queen" cornering her rival in her own corner. Michin surprises Charlotte with a hurricanrana. Flair knocks down Michin before trapping her in a headscissors. Without releasing her opponent, she throws her from side to side on the canvas. Jade distracts Charlotte, allowing Michin to surprise her with a release German suplex. Flair lands next to her corner, where Tiffy takes the relay.
Stratton launches an offensive on Michin, who ends up giving way to Cargill. She catches Tiffany in mid-air to execute a Fallaway Slam. Cargill continues with a spinebuster. 1..2..NO. Michin receives the relay to continue the fight, but is surprised by a diving crossbody from Flair. She finishes off her opponent with a handspring clothesline. "The Queen" continues her assault on Michin. Jade approaches her in the apron area. Flair knocks her down with a kick before diving on her and B-Fab. Michin takes advantage to execute a suicide dive on "The Queen."
Michin takes Flair back into the ring to continue hitting her. Jade receives the relay to kick her in her corner. Cargill executes a snap suplex. 1..2..NO. Michin receives the relay to continue the fight, but is surprised by a diving crossbody from Flair. She finishes off her opponent with a handspring clothesline. "The Queen" continues her assault on Michin. Jade approaches her in the apron area. Flair knocks her down with a kick before diving on her and B-Fab. Michin takes advantage to execute a suicide dive on "The Queen."
Jade lands a right hand on Charlotte, allowing Michin to follow up with a Styles Clash. 1..2..NO. Tiffany breaks up the pin. Flair avoids a charging Michin in one of the corners before tagging in Stratton, who enters with intensity. Tiffany kicks Cargill in her own corner before taking Michin down with an Alabama Slam. Stratton heads to the top rope and launches herself with a Swanton Bomb. 1..2..NO.
Michin catches Stratton off guard with a Pele Kick. She then tags in Cargill, who is met with a springboard Cutter. 1..2..NO. Michin breaks up the pin. Jade catches Stratton and delivers a sit-out powerbomb. 1..2..NO. Meanwhile, Michin knocks Flair off the apron and sends her crashing into the steel steps. Stratton counters a Jaded into a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Tiffany connects with a rolling senton before heading up top once again. Cargill brings her down and this time finally hits a decisive Jaded. 1..2..3.
Winners: Jade Cargill and Michin
Cathy Kelley interviews Fatal Influence backstage. An angry Jacy Jayne claims she is better than all three opponents she faced tonight. Suddenly, a series of camera flashes catches her attention. It's a photoshoot featuring Paige and Brie Bella. Jacy approaches them and interrupts the session. Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley take advantage of the distraction to attack the Women's Tag Team Champions from behind. Smiling, Reid and Henley pick up Paige and Bella's championship belts before dropping them on top of the champions. Fatal Influence then walk away, bringing the segment to a close.
R-Truth approaches Royce Keys to check on him. Keys thanks him for his support before apologizing on behalf of Damian Priest. R-Truth believes the three of them could join forces to deal with MFT, but Keys disagrees. Damian made his position clear tonight. And if he's looking for trouble, that's exactly what he'll get. Royce walks away, ending the segment.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints
Ricky attacks Carmelo during his entrance. The referee calls for the bell. Saints charges at Hayes again, but Hayes sends him to the outside. Carmelo dives onto him with a tope before bringing his opponent back into the ring. Hayes follows up with a frog splash. 1..2..NO. "The Absolute" rolls out of the ring to create some distance. Hayes tries to pursue him, but Ricky quickly returns and catches him off guard. Carmelo sends him back to the outside once more.
Hayes goes after Saints and throws him into the crowd barricade. Carmelo brings him back into the ring, where he unleashes a flurry of punches in the corner. Ricky escapes Melo's grasp and levels him with a clothesline. Saints delivers an Old School, followed by a powerslam. Ricky then hits a knee drop and poses for the fans.
Ricky continues his offense, planting Hayes with a bulldog. 1..2..NO. Carmelo halts the momentum and surprises Saints with a DDT. Both men remain down on the canvas. Ricky and Hayes exchange strikes. Carmelo catches Saints with a tilt-a-whirl facebuster. 1..2..NO. Ricky blocks a facebreaker and transitions into a roll-up exchange. Ricky then shocks Melo with a tornado DDT. 1..2..NO.
Hayes blocks a powerbomb attempt and answers with a facebreaker. 1..2..NO. Carmelo climbs to the top rope, but Ricky shakes the ropes and sends him crashing down. The action spills to ringside. Saints throws Carmelo over the crowd barricade. Hayes leaps at Ricky, but Ricky stops him with a punch. Ricky returns to the ring. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7.. Carmelo makes it back into the ring. Saints argues with the referee, allowing Hayes to catch him with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Ricky avoids a springboard clothesline and counters with a roll-up of his own. Saints grabs his opponent's tights for extra leverage. 1..2..3.
Winner: Ricky Saints
Cathy Kelley interviews Trick Williams backstage. Williams mocks Ricky Saints and Carmelo Hayes, calling them peasants who covet what their king possesses. Speaking of kings, Trick promises to win the King of the Ring tournament, earning himself a World Championship opportunity at SummerSlam. Bron Breakker then appears and silently stares down Williams. After a few tense seconds, the World Tag Team Champion continues on his way.
An injured Tiffany Stratton is shown walking backstage. Chelsea Green approaches her and asks why she didn't ask for her help tonight. Stratton says she didn't think she would need it. The Canadian interprets it as a sign of friendship: Tiffany simply didn't want Chelsea to get hurt. In any case, Green says she needs Tiffany in her corner tonight. Tiffany explains that she can't because she has to visit the medical room. However, she assures Chelsea that she'll do just fine. Tiffy walks away, ending the segment.
Blake Monroe continues writing in her diary. This time, the British star addresses Tiffany Stratton, a woman with whom she shares many similarities. However, the arrival of "The Glamour" on SmackDown will bring an end to "Tiffy Time".
Lash Legend (w/ Nia Jax) vs. Chelsea Green
Green drives Lash into one of the corners and unloads with strikes. Legend barely reacts. Green retreats to ringside. Lash chases after her. The Canadian slides back into the ring and tries to catch her opponent off guard, but to no avail. Legend knocks Chelsea down before crushing her with a splash. 1..2..NO. Lash locks in a bear hug on Green before tossing her out of the ring. Chelsea returns, only to be met with a devastating pump kick. 1..2..NO.
Green avoids a splash and responds with a series of kicks. Chelsea tries to take Legend down, but one of her moves is aimed at kicking Nia instead. Lash attempts to grab her, only for Green to surprise her with a Guillotine Rope. Green then launches herself onto The Irresistible Force with a diving crossbody. Chelsea brings Lash back into the ring and follows up with a diving dropkick. Green sets up for the Unprettier, but Legend blocks it and counters with a Lash Extension. 1..2..3.
Winner: Lash Legend
We see a video recap of the recognition ceremony for Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns on WWE Raw.
Solo Sikoa approaches Royce Keys backstage. Solo reminds Keys of what happened this past Monday on Raw. That means Jacob Fatu no longer has his back. As a result, he has nobody left in WWE. Sikoa points out that nobody has spoken up for him: not Roman, not The Usos. On the other hand, Solo brought Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Talla Tonga into the company, where they all became champions. Solo advises him to stop making things difficult and join MFT. Otherwise, he'll make things difficult for Keys himself.
Danhausen appears on the entrance ramp during the next commercial break. Danhausen hands out several t-shirts to the fans before recalling what happened in his laboratory earlier tonight. He directly accuses Wade Barrett of being the man who encouraged The Miz to act the way he did. That's why he asks the fans to boo Barrett. At the same time, he calls for a loud round of applause for a legend like Michael Cole. With that said, Danhausen reminds the audience that they are supposed to love him. Otherwise, they will all be cursed. The arena lights suddenly go out. When they come back on, we see Danhausen sprinting up the entrance ramp on his way back backstage.
Fraxiom are speaking with Rey Fenix backstage. Axiom congratulates the Mexican star on his championship victory at AAA Noche de los Grandes. Nathan Frazer reminds Rey that all three of them are cruiserweights, meaning they could compete for the championship. Fenix doesn't reject the idea. In fact, he intends to defend the title anywhere in the world. Chad Gable approaches Rey to remind him of their match last year. Back then, however, he was wrestling with frustration. Now he understands what lucha libre truly means, and he wanted to apologize face-to-face. Fenix accepts the apology, but reminds Gable that he didn't just disrespect him.
Nick Aldis approaches Cody Rhodes backstage. After speaking with Gunther's legal team, he can confirm that Gunther has accepted the championship rematch. However, it will come with a special stipulation. Cody asks what it is, but Aldis cannot reveal it because the stipulation won't be announced until next week.
Fatal Four-Way Match – King of the Ring First Round
Dominik Mysterio (w/ Liv Morgan) vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams vs. Bron Breakker
Bron ambushes Williams during his entrance and plants him with a release German suplex. Mysterio immediately retreats to ringside, allowing Breakker and Damian to battle. Bron delivers another German suplex, this time to Priest. Trick returns, only to be taken down once again by Breakker. Bron levels Damian with a powerful clothesline before exiting the ring. He then charges at Dominik and floors him with a flying shoulder tackle.
Williams attacks Breakker from behind before tossing Dom over the Spanish and Italian announce tables. Mysterio catches Trick off guard and brings him back into the ring. Damian confronts Mysterio, who proposes an alliance. Instead, Dominik is taken down by his former ally. Trick and Damian battle in the ring while Mysterio attacks Bron at ringside.
The action returns to the ring, where Damian and Dominik briefly team up against their opponents. Mysterio extends his hand to Priest before throwing a kick. The Puerto Rican blocks it with ease. Damian clears out Bron and Trick before turning his attention back to Mysterio, knocking him out with a superkick. Breakker then storms in and catches Priest with a Frankensteiner. 1..2..NO. Dominik breaks up the pin.
Breakker slams Dominik with a bodyslam. 1..2..NO. Priest interrupts the count. Trick returns and begins exchanging strikes with Bron. Williams clears out all three of his opponents. He catches Damian with a neckbreaker before kicking Dominik in the corner. Bron approaches him, only to eat a spinebuster. 1..2..NO. Priest breaks up the count.
Dominik attempts a superplex on Priest, but Trick stops him by hoisting him onto his shoulders. Damian takes advantage and unloads on the AAA Mega Champion. Trick and Bron then work together to hit Priest with a superplex. All three men are left lying on the canvas. Mysterio returns and covers Damian. 1..2..NO. Dom covers Bron. 1..2..NO. Mysterio covers Trick. 1..2..NO.
Dominik continues attacking all three opponents while they remain down. Williams quickly fights back. The two exchange chops in the corner. Meanwhile, Damian sends Breakker out of the ring. Priest approaches Williams and strikes him before using Dom as a weapon against Trick. A recovered Bron blasts Trick and charges at Mysterio, but Dominik moves at the last second, sending Breakker crashing into the turnbuckle.
Damian delivers a Razor's Edge to Dominik, but Liv climbs onto the apron and distracts the referee, preventing the three-count. Breakker returns and takes control of the match. However, Mysterio catches him with a kick. The match descends into chaos. Williams nails Damian with a Trick Shot and goes for the cover, but Mysterio drags the referee out of the ring before the count can be made.
Bron launches himself at Trick with a diving clothesline through the Italian announce table. Priest takes out Dominik, but then JD McDonagh rushes to ringside. Damian plants the Irishman with a chokeslam before doing the same to Dom. Priest sets up for another Razor's Edge, but Liv cuts him off with a chop block. Dominik capitalizes with a kick that sends the Puerto Rican onto the middle rope. Mysterio follows up with a 619 and a frog splash. 1..2..3.
Winner: Dominik Mysterio
The members of The Judgment Day celebrate on the entrance ramp as this week's episode comes to a close.
