WWE Smackdown Live Results – 7.17.20

 

Quick & dirty results for July 17, 2020

 

  • Cesaro defeated Big E
    Before the match, it was announced the winner could choose between a Tables or Steel Cage Match for Extreme Rules. Nakamura kicked Big E in the face while on the apron when the referee’s back was turned allowing Cesaro to hit The Neutralizer for the pin. Afterwards, Cesaro & Nakamura chose a Tables Match for Sunday.
  • Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross hosted A Moment of Bliss mentioning the five year anniversary of The Women’s Evolution. Sasha & Bayley interrupted leading to the reveal of Asuka as Alexa’s mystery guest. All five women fought leading to a tag match.
  • Sasha Banks & Bayley defeated Nikki Cross & Asuka
    Bayley countered Nikki’s tornado DDT attempt from the turnbuckle into a roll-up, using her feet on the ropes to leverage a pin.
  • The Firefly Funhouse featured the original Bray Wyatt cutting a promo in front of a swamp. He stated that since he created Braun Strowman he can destroy him.
  • Braun Strowman replied with a promo of his own before his match saying that he has to defeat Bray on Sunday in order to avoid having to face The Fiend.
  • Braun Strowman defeated John Morrison
    Strowman squashed Morrison quickly, pinning him after the running powerslam.
  • Lacey Evans defeated Naomi
    Lacey tied Naomi’s hair to the ropes. As Naomi untied herself, she turned around into The Woman’s Right leading to the pin.
  • Backstage, Sheamus Brogue Kicked Jeff Hardy as he was being interviewed about their upcoming Bar Fight.
  • Nikki Cross attacked Bayley after she cut a promo in the back about how Nikki has no chance to beat her at Extreme Rules.
  • WWE Intercontinental Title Match: AJ Styles (c) defeated Matt Riddle
    After a long back & forth, Styles countered the Bro-mission into a roll-up pinning Riddle. The two shook hands, which allowed King Corbin to attack Riddle from behind leading to an End of Days.