Shelton Benjamin came down to the ring and claimed that his Twitter account was hacked last night and that he didn’t send the complimentary tweet towards Chad Gable. Benjamin said that he never needed Gable and that he needs the title opportunities that he is owed. Benjamin stated that he had a conversation with Paige backstage and asked her to send him some big competition.
Randy Orton’s music hit, but he was quickly interrupted by new United States Champion Jeff Hardy. Orton smirked as Hardy got into the ring and had a match with Shelton Benjamin. Shelton controlled the match early as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
In a TWIST OF FATE, @JEFFHARDYBRAND has been shaken up to #SDLive, and he’s bringing his #USTitle with him! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/vY1tgzQoug
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
.@RandyOrton seems impressed…
Welcome BACK to the BLUE BRAND, @JEFFHARDYBRAND! #SDLive #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/L0oov2UPdW
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
When SmackDown returned, Hardy connected with a Clothesline and both Superstars fell to the mat. Benjamin crotched Hardy on the top turnbuckle and followed it up with a running knee to the face.
Jeff connected with a Whisper in the Wind off the top for a two count. Shelton connected with a spin kick to the face and went for the cover, but Jeff was able to kick out at the last second.
Jeff then connected with the Twist of Fate and followed it up with the Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory.
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You'll need to be quiet to hear this #WhisperInTheWind… #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND @Sheltyb803 pic.twitter.com/B0R35qILJx
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
New #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND is determined to make a statement on #SDLive amidst the #SuperstarShakeup! pic.twitter.com/wci35QViZh
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
