WWE SmackDown LIVE
July Week 1
Philadelphia, PA
WWE Champion: John Cena
World Heavyweight Champion: Randy Orton
Universal Champion: Seth Rollins
United States Champion: Rey Mysterio
Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose
European Champion: Daniel Bryan
WWE Tag Team Champions: The Hardy Boyz
World Tag Team Champions: Luke Harper and Erick Rowan
RAW Women's Champion: Becky Lynch
Smackdown Women's Champion: Bayley
Fireworks kick off and it's time for Smackdown Live! Live from Philly! We are then interrupted by the New Authority making their way to the ring in Suits and serious looks on their faces. They're not happy tonight.
Triple H grabs a microphone and stares out into the WWE Universe.
H: "You know these past 48 hours have been somewhat of a nightmare for us. (Fans cheer) I mean on Sunday at Extreme Rules I should have beaten John Cena for the WWE Championship. Vince should have beaten Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Batista and Shawn lost to Reigns and Ambrose. You don't get it. I never lose. The Authority always wins. Now none of those things I listed ever happen and that's unacceptable. Because we had an unexpected visitor Sunday night in L.A. CM Punk. (Fans cheer loudly and chant CM PUNK!)
H looks annoyed but continues. "That's fine chant his name all you want but he's nothing more than a overrated Quitter. He quit the WWE. He's lucky that his new Contract states we can't fire him. Fine. But Punk you know what we can do to you? Punish you. Believe me that starts tonight when you have your first match back in the WWE against Shane McMahon. Speaking of punishment Punk you say we have unfinished business? You damn right we do. At The Great American Bash in 12 days you're going to step inside the most feared structure in the WWE. Against me. HELL in a CELL."
"Look in my Eyes!!! What do you see!?"
The Best in the World CM Punk makes his way to the ramp smiling at the Authority in the ring. Punk makes his way down the ramp standing a few feet away from the ring.
Punk: "Hunter forgive me you know I hate to interrupt people when they're talking. But I'm sorry I was in the back and I overheard you call me a quitter. Well since we're out here telling the truth allow me to say some of my own. You see Hunter you claim to do what's best for business. You don't care who you guys step on as long as the business benefits you right? You fired me on my Wedding Day. Whats worse is you didn't have the balls to tell me to my face instead I had my Termination papers FedExd to me. Yeah real mature. You see here's the truth that's going to piss you off more now. Linda McMahon called me personally with that exclusive Contract all I had to do was say yes. I did. Now I'm back and starting with you Hunter in 12 Days at the Bash inside Hell in a Cell, your *** is going to belong to me. Then I'm coming for the rest of you."
As Triple H and the New Authority are livid in the ring we are interrupted by the Theme of The Big Dog Roman Reigns who walks down the ramp standing next to Punk. The Two fist bump each other as Reigns has a Microphone.
Reigns: "You know for the past Month you guys call me into your Office and tell me who I'm facing like every week you try to punish me. Let me run some facts by you I've beaten them all. Kane. Batista. Strowman, the list goes on. This past Sunday me and Dean whooped your *** Batista and Shawn. So tonight I'm not waiting for another message Boy to come grab me. I'm out here right now to tell you to your face Batista. Great American Bash you and me in my yard. What do you say Animal? Are you Man enough? or do you have to ask your Mommy and Daddy?"
Batista gets mad as Triple H holds him back. Batista grabs the Microphone.
Batista: "You want me at The Bash? You're on! One condition. I name the Match."
Reigns: "Done."
Batista: "You'll find out later tonight."
Batista and Reigns badmouth each other as up on the Titantron we're interrupted by a long Black Limo arriving in the Parking Garage. The Limo pulls to a stop and no one gets out.
The Car just sits there as we go to a Commerical Break.
MATCH 1
Single Match
Asuka VS Nikki Cross
Cross gave Asuka all she could handle but The Empress of Tomorrow caught Cross in the Asuka Lock to make her tap out.
Winner: Asuka
As Asuka is celebrating her victory she's interrupted by Nia Jax coming down to the ring.
Jax enters the ring and Asuka is all over her throwing rights and lefts but Jax shoves her away. Asuka again jumps all over Jax but Jax shoves her down hard to the mat. Asuka to her feet but Jax plants her with a hard Samoan Drop. Jax laughs as she climbs out of the ring and walks back up the ramp as Asuka holds her ribs in the ring. The two lock eyes and Asuka is livid as Jax laughs again.
Backstage we see the Black Limo just idling in the Parking Garage. Lights still on and no movement.
After a Commercial Break we're inside the New Authority's Office. The Stable is in the middle of their conversation. All of a sudden the door slams open and in walks Asuka yelling in Japanese trying to communicate with Stephanie.
Steph: "Who the hell do you think are barging in here like this?"
Asuka continues to yell until Shawn Michaels intervenes.
HBK: "Asuka relax I saw what happened. We're pretty busy tonight alright? We have other matters to attend to so I'll make it official. Asuka vs Nia Jax at The Great American Bash."
Asuka smiles in approval and walks out still yelling in Japanese. HBK turns to Stephanie and Triple H.
HBK: "I know things are tense tonight but let's remember not everyone is on our bad side alright?"
MATCH 2
Tag Team Non Title
Hardy Boys(c) VS The Viking Raiders
A kick in Erik's gut and a Twist of Fate by Matt Hardy and the WWE Tag Team Champions pick up the win on Smackdown Live.
Winners: The Hardys
As Matt and Jeff play to the crowd The Usos show up on the ramp clapping their hands and smiling. Matt and Jeff notice them and nod in return.
Backstage we see Eddie Guerrero standing by with Renee Young and Rey Mysterio. Eddie looks happy to be back in the WWE with the United States Champion Rey Mysterio by his side.
Renee: "Eddie welcome back. Coming up next you will face AJ Styles. How are you feeling?"
Eddie looks Renee up and down smiling...
Eddie: "Oh la lay Mamacita. Nice to meet you Senerita'. (Rey shoots him a look) Oh right Renee I feel great to be back here in the WWE. Been awhile but to answer your question Renee I feel great, AJ Styles. Club. You want to ambush Rey Rey? That's my Familia Ese. You made it personal now Holmes."
MATCH 3
Single Match
Eddie Guerrero W/Rey Mysterio(c) VS AJ Styles W/The OC
Guerrero hit the 3 Amigo's and climbed up top looking for the Frog Splash. Guerrero hits it and hooks the leg. Before the Ref hits 3, Eddie is ambushed by Gallows and Anderson. The Club stomp away at Eddie as Mysterio slides in attacking The Club. As an all out Brawl ensures, Officials run down and break it up.
Winner: Eddie Guerrero(DQ)
Backstage we see Charlotte Flair in her locker room. A quick cut and we see Natayla in her's. These Two do battle next!
MATCH 4
Single Match
Charlotte Flair VS Natayla
As Flair drops Natayla with a DDT, "Brie Mode" hits and Brie Bella storms the ring and tackles Charlotte as the Two Women exchange rights and lefts.
Winner: Charlotte by DQ
As the bell rings, Brie and Charlotte continue swinging at each other. Flair shoves Brie down and climbs out of the ring trying to get away. Brie is hot on her tail running after her up the ramp.
Natayla back to her feet as Absolution makes their way to the ring. The Queen of Hearts looks confused as Paige climbs into the ring. Before Natayla has a chance to do anything she's ambushed from behind by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. Paige laughs as her Protege's stomp away at Natayla. Paige screams at Natayla this is her house before picking her up and dropping Natayla with a Ram-Paige. Fans boo as Absolution stands tall over Natayla.
Backstage we see Charlotte walking but all of a sudden she's ambushed by Brie Bella who is looking for retribution for herself and Nikki. The Two go over a table still swinging at each other before Stephanie McMahon comes over directing traffic with Officials breaking up the fight. Charlotte scurries away as Brie stands up coming face to face with Stephanie.
Steph: "Brie what the Hell do you think you're doing?"
Brie: "Steph I'm getting revenge for me and my Sister! Move out of the way. Charlotte! Come here!"
Brie goes to push past her but Stephanie blocks her path.
Steph: "Look Brie you're out of control tonight so I am hearby suspending you."
Brie looks shocked at this as Steph smirks back.
Brie: "Suspend me? Are you kidding me?"
Steph: "You heard me Brie. Get the hell out of my Building now!"
Brie storms off angry as Stephanie smirks after her.
MATCH 5
WWE European Championship
Daniel Bryan(c) W/Shawn Michaels VS Kevin Owens
Back and fourth match. Bryan had Owens in the Yes Lock! but Owens managed to get to the ropes as HBK yells at KO. Bryan yells at the Ref as Owens pulls himself up. Bryan turns around and gets nailed with a Stunner. Owens hooks the leg but Shawn Michaels climbs into the ring and is all over KO throwing right hands costing Owens the Title.
Winner: Kevin Owens(DQ)
As Owens gets up he gets blasted with Sweet Chin Music as HBK and Bryan stand over the fallen Owens. Bryan holds his European Title high as Michaels raises Bryan's hand taunting the WWE Universe as SmackDown goes to a commercial.
Backstage in the Parking Garage we see the Black Limo still waiting with headlights on. Hasn't moved.
Cut to RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch making her way to the ring carrying her Title high above her head. Fans cheer as The Man climbs into the ring looking focused ready to call out Chyna.
Lynch looks around as she places the RAW Women's Title over her shoulder feeling great.
Lynch: "Well The Man has come around to Philadelphia! I won't bore you so just let me say one thing. CHYNA where you at you weirdo? I know you're back there somewhere and trust me I'm not going anywhere until you get your *** out here. Believe me I'm not afraid of a fight. I kicked your *** at Extreme Rules and I'm going to do it again."
Lynch paces back and fourth waiting for Chyna. The 9th Wonder of the World comes out drawing boos from the WWE Universe. She stands on the stage smirking at the Champion.
Becky: "Well you just going to stand up there or you going to come down here so you can get your *** kicked by The Man again?"
Fans cheer as Chyna just smirks down at Becky.
Chyna: "Becky.... Becky.. You don't get to call me out. When I face you again it's going to be at The Great American Bash so I can kick your *** and take what's rightfully mine. The RAW Women's Championship. That Title belongs to me and at The Bash I'm going to hurt you and become the RAW Women's Champion."
Becky laughs as she raises the microphone.
Becky: "You know Chyna all last month you jumped me and hid behind your Motorcycle helmet. But at the end of it all I beat your *** and I'm still standing here as the RAW Women's Champion. So I'll tell you what you want another shot at The Man? You're on. You and me at The Bash. But there's still one problem. That still leaves tonight."
Chyna smirks laughing at Lynch.
Chyna: "Oh don't worry Becky you'll get your chance at me soon. I'm afraid you'll have to wait. I'll see you soon Champ."
Chyna drops the mic and walks backstage as Lynch looks on.
MATCH 6
Single Match
Roman Reigns VS Drew McIntyre
McIntyre missed with the Claymore Kick as Reigns rebounded bouncing off the ropes and hitting Drew with the Spear to get the 3 Count.
Winner: Roman Reigns
As Reigns celebrates his victory he's ambushed from behind by The Animal Batista. Batista slams Reigns into the corner and tosses him over the ropes sending The Big Dog to the mat below.
Batista is all over Reigns as he hammers down rights after right hands pummeling Roman. Reigns tries to cover up as the assault continues.
Batista taunts the WWE Universe as he pulls apart the Announcers Table. Batista grabs a Chair and slams it over Reigns head busting him wide open as Reigns falls motionless to the ground. Batista continues his assault with the Chair slamming it on Reigns body.
Officials come running down trying to stop the assault but Triple H walks down telling them to leave immediately.
Batista picks up a motionless Reigns and delivers a Batista Bomb through the table leaving Reigns motionless on the ground. Fans boo as Batista raises his arms and grabs a mic.
The Animal stands over Reigns looking down at him.
Batista: "You want me at Great American Bash? You're going to get me. HELL IN A CELL."
He drops the mic as we go to a Commercial...
MATCH 7
Non Title
The Miz W/Maryse VS Seth Rollins(c)
Rollins had Miz in position for a Curb Stomp but Maryse got on the apron distracting him. Miz seized the opportunity and rolled Rollins up with a handful of tights to earn a Universal Title Shot.
Winner: The Miz
Miz slides out of the ring as fast as he can celebrating on the ramp with his Wife as Rollins looks pissed in the ring.
Backstage we see WWE Champion John Cena heading to the ring. The WWE Title over his shoulder.
After the break John Cena is heading to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd. He slides in all smiles holding the WWE Title on his shoulder.
Cena: "Philly, Philly, Philly, PHILLY!... THE CHAMP IS HERE! On Sunday at Extreme Rules we had CM Punk come back and get some retribution on Triple H. Then I beat your *** as well Hunter. So now tonight I'm out here to find out who is the next one to come get some? What's your plan Stephanie? Put me in a 10 on 1 Handicap Match? Make me defend the WWE Championship in a 30 Man Battle Royal?"
All of a sudden the Titantron comes on and we see the Black Limo still idling in the Parking Garage.
All of a sudden the back door opens up. A moment goes by and RIC FLAIR emerges in a Suit Wooing the camera.
Cena nods and smiles as Flair walks into the Building.
"WOOOOOO"
Fans erupt as The Nature Boy makes his way to the ring. Even Cena is clapping.
Flair shakes Cena's hand as he is given a Microphone from ringside. Flair smiles at the WWE Universe.
Flair: "WOOOO! John Cena! The WWE Champion. Forgive me for coming out here tonight but what I wanted to say I wanted to tell you in person. For years nobody has come close to my record of 16 Titles. But then you came a long and not only tied me but you broke my record and you stand here as a 17 time World Champion, WOOOO... If anyone was going to be a 17 time World Champion and break my record. I'm glad it was you John."
Flair extends his hand as Cena looks down at it and smiles. Cena accepts it. Flair smiles and hugs Cena but then drops to his knees and low blows the WWE Champion. Fans boo as the Dirtiest Player in the Game picks up Cena's WWE Title staring at it. He looks down at Cena and holds up the Title before leaving the ring drawing boos from the crowd.
Cena looks up at Flair on the ramp as Triple H walks out laughing and holds Flair's arm high taunting the WWE Champion.
MATCH 8
Non Title Match
Dean Ambrose(c) VS Bray Wyatt W/The Wyatt Family
Midway through the match, Rowan and Harper are jumped by Ryder and Hawkins who are looking for their rematch for the World Tag Team Titles. The 4 fight their way back to the backstage. In the ring, Wyatt has Ambrose in position for the Sister Abigail. But before anything happens the lights go out and a loud GONG! is heard distracting Bray. The lights come on and Wyatt is looking around but doesn't see the Undertaker anywhere. Ambrose grabs Wyatt and hits the Dirty Deeds.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
MATCH 9
Single Match
CM Punk VS Shane McMahon W/The New Authority
Punk hits the GTS to pick up his first win back in the WWE.
Winner: CM Punk
After the match Triple H blasts Punk in the head with his Sledgehammer and stands over him to close the show.