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7 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (7/3)

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7 Takeaways From WWE SmackDown (7/3)

The July 3rd episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Century Link Center in Ohama, NE. Here are 7 takeaways from this week’s show:

The Usos Interrupted Team Hell No

Renee Young kicked off this week’s episode of SmackDown and welcomed Team Hell No down to the ring. Daniel Bryan said that he has a beautiful relationship with Kane, sometimes they fight but when they get in the ring together they are unstoppable.

Kane boasted about Team Hell No graduating from anger management with honors and that Team Hell No is back and better than ever. Kane stated that he came back because Daniel Bryan has a bit of a temper and that he knew that Bryan wouldn’t be able to let go of the Bludgeon Brothers attacking him.

Kane said that whether Bryan would like to admit it or not, he always has had a demon looking over him. Daniel stated that the last time they were in a ring together they were opponents and brought up Kane trying to end his career. Kane told Bryan to not dig up the past and that this is a fresh start for both of us.

Bryan brought up Kane trying to abduct his wife and Kane ignored it by claiming that he has always had his back. The two then shouted “no!” and “yes!” at each other several times before The Usos interrupted.

Jimmy and Jey came down to the entrance ramp and asked the crowd if they were excited if Team Hell No was back. The Usos then claimed that Team Hell No didn’t deserve a title shot at Extreme Rules just because they shared a hug last week.

The Usos then hugged each other four times in a row and stated that means they are due four title opportunities. Bryan challenged The Usos to the match but Kane was hesitant.

Bryan got pissed off and started yelling at Kane before SmackDown GM Paige interrupted. Paige said that it was her obligation to do what is right for the WWE Universe. Paige said that Team Hell No will face The Usos tonight in the main event. If The Usos, they will be added to the tag team title match at Extreme Rules.

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Jeff Hardy Retained The United States Championship

United States Champion Jeff Hardy put his title on the line in an Independence Day Open Challenge.

The Miz accepted the challenge and made his way to the ring. Hardy started off the match in control and connected with a Jawbreaker. Hardy made his way to the top rope but Miz caught him with a right hand to the face.

Miz went for a Superplex but Jeff knocked him back down to the mat with a headbutt. Hardy was about to go for a Swanton Bomb but The Miz was able to roll out of the ring as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Hardy had Miz trapped in the corner and bounced his face off the top turnbuckle. The Miz battled back with a kick to the face for a near fall. Jeff connected with an inverted Atomic Drop and then a Dropkick to the face for a two count.

Hardy then sent The Miz flying out of the ring and followed it up with a Dropkick through the ropes. Jeff tried to leap on Miz off the steel steps but Miz dodged it and Hardy crashed into the barricade as SmackDown went to another commercial break.

The Miz and Hardy traded shots in the middle of the ring as SmackDown returned. Hardy sent Miz to the corner and hit him with a Clothesline. The Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale but Hardy countered into a roll-up for a two count. The Miz then planted Hardy with a DDT for a near fall.

The Miz connected with a Clothesline in the corner and then made his way to the top turnbuckle. Hardy dodged The Miz and then hit Whisper in the Wind off the top rope for a two count.

Miz countered Hardy’s Twist of Fate attempt into a roll-up and put his feet on the ropes for leverage. Referee Charles Robinson saw it just and time and stopped the count at two.

The Miz started arguing with Robinson and that wound up costing him. Hardy regrouped and planted Miz with the Twist of Fate. Jeff then followed it up with the Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory to retain his United States Championship.

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It was later announced on SmackDown that Jeff Hardy will defend the United States Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura at WWE Extreme Rules next Sunday.

SAnitY Ruined New Day’s Pancake Eating Contest

Byron Saxton hosted a contest to see which member of New Day could eat the most pancakes on tonight’s episode of SmackDown. Big E, Kofi, and Woods were given 5 minutes to eat as many pancakes as possible.

SAnitY interrupted the contest just as it started and attacked New Day from behind. Killian Dain, Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe beatdown New Day until Woods was the last member in the ring.

Young slammed Woods into the table in the ring. Dain then launched Big E into the steel steps and threw him over the announce table.

Dain then sprinted around the ring and hit Kofi with a massive Crossbody. Dain and Wolfe set up the table in the ring and set up Xavier Woods on it. Eric Young then leaped off the top rope and hit Woods with an Elbow Drop through the table.

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Carmella Once Again Got The Better Of Asuka

Asuka faced James Ellsworth tonight on SmackDown. Ellsworth came down to the ring sporting a “no one is ready for Ellsworth” shirt. SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella skipped down to the ring before the match started and joined Ellsworth in the ring.

Carmella and Asuka started trash talking and Carmella raised the title in her face before exiting the ring. Carmella joined commentary for the match. James Ellsworth did a couple of pushups to warm up before the bell rang.

Asuka shoved Ellsworth and James tumbled out of the ring. Carmella demanded that Ellsworth get back in the ring and he obliged. Asuka attacked Ellsworth again and James once again retreated out of the ring. Ellsworth fired himself up, took off his shirt and got back into the ring.

Asuka lifted Ellsworth up onto her shoulders and spun him around several times. Asuka hit Ellsworth with a slap to the face that echoed throughout the arena. Asuka chased Ellsworth out of the ring and through the crowd.

The match then ended in a double count out as Asuka caught up to Ellsworth near the barricade. Carmella shoved Asuka into the barricade and then taunted her.

Later on SmackDown, Paige confronted Ellsworth and Carmella backstage. Paige said that Ellsworth has a rematch against Asuka next week in a Lumberjack Match. Every female Superstar will be surrounding the ring for the match next week.

Rusev Attacked AJ Styles

WWE Champion AJ Styles battled Aiden English tonight on SmackDown. Rusev was ringside for the match and will battle Styles for the title at Extreme Rules next Sunday night.

AJ Styles was about to cut a promo before the match but dueling “Rusev Day!” and “AJ Styles” broke out. Styles let the chants go for a bit and said that he will defend his title against somebody that is bigger and stronger than him at Extreme Rules. AJ added that he is used to proving people wrong and SmackDown is the house that AJ Styles built. Styles stated that Rusev is a super athlete but he is not phenomenal.

Rusev interrupted and said that this is his first WWE Championship opportunity and that he meant what he said last week. He is going to take the title from Styles at Extreme Rules and move into the house that AJ has built. Rusev asked Aiden what day they are moving in and English sang “Rusev Day” into the microphone.

Just as the bell rang, Rusev grabbed the microphone and said “AJ I forgot to tell you” and then Aiden English attacked Styles from behind. Rusev said “nevermind” as English beatdown Styles as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, English was still in control of the match. English applied a Headlock as Rusev cheered him on from outside the ring. Styles broke the hold and decked English with a Clothesline. Styles followed it up with a forearm to the face and then a Neckbreaker. English blocked the Styles Clash but AJ locked in the Calf Crusher in the middle of the ring for the quick submission victory.

After the match, Rusev dragged Styles out of the ring and slammed him into the ring post. Rusev then hit the Machka Kick and threw AJ into the ring. Rusev stomped on AJ’s back and locked in the Accolade as the crowd booed.

Becky Lynch Picked Up Another Win

Becky Lynch faced Peyton Royce tonight on SmackDown. Billie Kay was ringside for the match and distracted Lynch early. Royce planted Lynch for a two count and then kneed her in the face several times.

Peyton applied the Abdominal Stretch but Lynch quickly broke free with an Arm Drag. Royce hung up Lynch on the second rope and shoved her throat against the rope. Royce brought Becky back to the canvas and locked in the Abdominal Stretch again.

Lynch once again broke free and went for a roll-up but Royce kicked out at two. Becky ducked under a kick from Royce and then connected with an Exploder Suplex. Lynch followed it up with a kick to the face but Royce battled back with a knee to the face.

Peyton lifted Lynch onto her shoulders but Becky escaped and locked in the Dis-Arm-Her for the submission victory.

Team Hell No Defeated The Usos

Team Hell No faced The Usos in the main event of this week’s episode of SmackDown. The Usos would be added to the SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at Extreme Rules if they won the match.

Jimmy and Daniel Bryan started off the match. Jimmy knocked Bryan to the mat with a shoulder tackle but Daniel quickly battled back before tagging in Kane. Kane marched into the ring and promptly booted Jimmy in the face and then stomped on him in the corner.

Bryan tagged in and connected with a kick to Jimmy’s face. Jimmy drove Bryan to the corner and Jey tagged himself in. Bryan greeted him with a Dropkick to the face and then tagged Kane back in.

Kane connected with a Body Slam and then missed with a Leg Drop. Jimmy tagged in and leaped off the top rope towards Kane. Kane caught him but The Usos then brought Kane to the outside. Jey and Jimmy then hit back to back Suicide Dives on Kane as SmackDown went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Bryan hit Jimmy with a Clothesline and followed it up with a kick to the face in the corner of the ring. Bryan perched Jimmy up on the top rope and connected with a Hurricanrana.

Daniel then hit Jimmy with a few Yes Kicks in the ring. Jimmy ducked under one and sent Bryan to the apron. Jimmy hit Bryan with a kick to the side of the head and Bryan crashed to the floor outside the ring.

Jey tagged in and decked Bryan with a Clothesline outside the ring. The action returned to the ring and Jey planted Bryan with a Body Slam and then stomped on his chest. Jey took a break to stare down Kane before tagging in his brother.

Jimmy continued the beatdown in the corner of the ring and then trapped Bryan in a Headlock. Daniel battled to his feet and reached towards Kane in the corner. Jimmy prevented the tag by throwing Bryan to the canvas.

Bryan and Jimmy both crashed to the mat after connecting with a Crossbody at the same time. Kane and Jey tagged in at the same time and Kane connected with a Sidewalk Slam for a two count.

Kane punched Jey in the face and then grabbed him by the throat. Jey escaped and tagged in Jimmy Uso. The Usos then hit Bryan and Kane with double Superkicks and tried to cover Kane but he kicked out at two.

Jimmy and Jey leaped towards Kane from opposite corners of the ring but Kane caught them both by their throat. Bryan hit Jimmy with the running knee and then Kane Chokeslammed Jey for the pinfall victory. After the match, Kane and Bryan did the Yes! chant and shared a hug in the ring.

The Bludgeon Brothers interrupted and came down to the entrance ramp. The SmackDown Tag Team Champions had a staredown Team Hell No as SmackDown went off the air.

Opinion: Tonight’s episode of SmackDown was decent. I’m looking forward to the WWE Championship match and the SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at Extreme Rules. I’m not looking forward to watching Ellsworth versus Asuka again next week at all.

What did you think of this week’s episode of SmackDown? Let us know in the comments below.

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