WWE Smackdown Results returned as Sami Zayn tried again to get into Reigns’ locker room to talk with Paul Heyman, and the Usos sent him to check the lighting, music, and all for Reigns’ time later on.
In the ring, Kayla Braxton introduced Liv Morgan and she came out with her left arm in a sling after he questionable win at SummerSlam.
Braxton recounted Ronda Rousey snapping when she thought she won and is now suspended. Liv said she has all sorts of emotions and the fans chanted “You tapped out.”
She responded by saying she appreciates the fans for calling her out on in, and the title means everything to her and she tapped out but only after she thought the ref counted to three.
Sonya Deville came out to confront her and called her out, but made sure to point out some fans will buy it.
She was glad to see Ronda get her hands on Liv afterwards, and made sure to point out it’s a testament to how much Adam Pearce sucks at his job. She promised to win the gauntlet and then the title as the gauntlet match was announced.
Gauntlet match – Sonya Deville vs. Aliyah
Liv Morgan will watch from ringside and the winner of this will face Liv Morgan at Clash at the Castle.
Like it or not, @YaOnlyLivvOnce is still here as #SmackDown Women's Champion. pic.twitter.com/qbIFthceLP
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2022
Aliyah started fast, but Sonya took it to her and remained in control as she hit a spinebuster for a near pinfall.
Aliyah turned it around and hit a crossbody off he ropes for a pin attempt, but Deville hit the Deville’s Advocate.
Sonya Deville vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Raquel drove Sonya into a corner and manhandled her, but Deville hit a chop block and face plant for a pin attempt.
Raquel caught her with a spinning elbow splash and a Tahana Bomb for the win.
Raquel Rodriguez vs. Shotzi
The match was underway as we returned from commercial, and Shotzi had the advantage with an abdominal stretch.
Raquel powered out and nailed another Tahana Bomb or the win.
Raquel Rodriquez vs. Xia Li
Li nailed a series of kicks and a running knee to take early control and locked in a single leg Boston Crab, then slapped and mocked Raquel.
Raquel pounded her down and hit a third Tahana Bomb for the win.
Raquel Rodriguez vs. Natalya
Natalya went for a sharp shooter, but Raquel got free, so Nataly hit a chop block and kept working on Raquel’s left leg.
Raquel powered out and hit a suplex for a pin attempt. Natalya kept the pressure on and locked in a Sharpshooter but Raquel made it to the ropes.
Natalya went after her in the corner, but Raquel picked her up and hit another Tahana bomb for the pin.
.@QoSBaszler has her eyes set on that #SmackDown Women's Championship and @YaOnlyLivvOnce's injured arm at #WWECastle. pic.twitter.com/a6zG2gshAh
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2022
Raquel Rodriquez vs. Shayna Baszler
We returned and Baszler was working on Raquel’s injured leg with a stomp.
Baszler started to work on Raquel’s left arm while looking at Liv Morgan to send a message.
Raquel rallied, but Baszler caught her off the ropes and locked her in a Kirafuda Clutch. Raquel tried to roll her up and Baszler did her one better for the pinfall win.
Backstage, the Usos told Zayn the Bloodline have the titles and if he doesn’t start pulling his weight he’s taking their shirt off.
The Viking Raiders vs. Enhancement Talent
They weren’t introduced and the Viking Raiders destroyed them in minutes as Erik gave one to Ivar to hit a front slam from the middle rope, and then they powerbombed one on top of the other for the win.
After the match, Kofi came out and beat them both with a kendo stick until it broke and he held the ring.
.@TrueKofi is looking for some payback but @Erik_WWE has other ideas. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OPm0gwfTb6
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2022
Kofi Kingston vs. Erik w/Ivar
In a flash of storytelling out of Vince McMahon’s book, this match was authorized during the commercial break.
Kofi took it to Erik off the bat, but Erik caught him with one arm and hit a knee before hammering away on him.
True to form, Kofi didn’t stay down and hit a crossbody for a near pinfall, and then a SOS but Erik blocked in and planted him with a Yurinagi for his own near pinfall.
Kofi sent Erik to the floor and hit a flip, then dodged Ivar’s swing with a kendo stick.
Back in the ring, Kofi slipped out of a full nelson for a rollup pin.
Tick tock Karrion Kross returns!
Once he was in the ring with the Usos flanking him, Roman Reigns demanded the fans acknowledge him and they did.
Reigns mentioned he respects Brock Lesnar but he hates him because he tried to kill the wise man and wanted to send prayer to him and Drew McIntyre’s music interrupted him.
Drew came out and called him out for wanting to talk until they’re off the air and the fans have had enough.
He then asked the fans to scream if they want him to tear the Bloodline apart and the fans obliged,
Business just picked up!@realKILLERkross has taken out @DMcIntyreWWE on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/f53VjJhvFn
— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2022
Drew was stopped as Karrion Kross’ music played and Kross attacked Drew from behind and slammed his head into the ring steps multiple times before hitting a forearm from behind.
Scarlett set the hourglass on the ring apron and turned it over.
This was an awesome ending and the clock is ticking for Roman Reigns.
What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below and thank you for joining WWE Smackdown Results. We had a great time and can’t wait for next week.
See you then!
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