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AJ Styles kicked off tonight's episode of SmackDown Live by reminding the fans that it was still the 'house that AJ Styles built'. He was there on SmackDown as part of the Wildcard rule where four members of one brand could invade the other.
Sami Zayn came out next and he too was a wildcard entry to tonight's show. He apparently came out on his off day to tell us 'the truth' about WWE and the toxic fans. The New Day were out next, without Big E, and wanted to join the party.
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Kofi and AJ traded some one-liners before Kofi was about to offer AJ a shot at the WWE title but Sami had a real problem with that. He felt that he, himself was more suited to be a champion than AJ and that the fans needed a champ who would tell them the 'truth'.
Kofi was unfazed and said that he was ready to defend against anyone, even both of them at the same time. Sami and AJ were up for the challenge and shortly after, we found out that the triple threat match for the WWE Championship was made legal.
Segment rating: D
Ali vs. Andrade
Ali landed a huge super kick and then more strikes before Zelina Vega's interference helped Andrade bring Ali to the floor.
Andrade and Ali were on the top, and Ali landed a Spanish Fly from the top rope and out of nowhere, Randy Orton attacked Ali who retaliated with a strong offence at first. Orton then landed an RKO on both Andrade and Ali before making his retreat.
Result: Andrade vs. Ali ended in a DQ finish
Match rating: C
Shane McMahon was out next to announce the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions after the Hardy Boyz relinquished the belts last week. The new champs were set to be Daniel Bryan and Rowan but The Usos interrupted before it could be made official.
The Usos said the titles had to be earned and called Bryan and Rowan undeserving unless they beat the Usos. Shane accepted the suggestions and set up the match right then and there.
The Usos vs. Daniel Bryan & Rowan - SmackDown Tag Team Championship match
Bryan kicked off the match in the ring and the Usos went for a double team move early as Daniel ran to his corner in retreat, making the tag to Rowan. Jimmy Uso was getting tossed around the ring by Rowan before Bryan went for the dropkicks in the corner. Bryan went for a submission before tagging Rowan back in once again.
Back from commercials, Jimmy hit a big Superkick to Bryan and got a near fall. Jimmy went for a splash from up top but Bryan got his knees up. Jey and Rowan were tagged in Rowan missed a suplex as the two kept hitting Superkicks on Rowan.
The Usos sent both opponents outside the ring but were caught in mid-air. Rowan hit the Iron Claw after eating dozens of Superkicks and got the win.
Result: Daniel Bryan & Rowan def. The Usos and became the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions
Match rating: A
The Miz attacks Shane...yet again
Shane McMahon was out once again to talk about the upcoming Money in the Bank matches but before he could say anything important, The Miz attacked him in the ring as he tried to retreat to the lockers. The fight escalated to the main stage where the B Team came out to assist Shane. While Miz was busy fighting off the B Team, Shane got a steel chair and finished off the Miz before walking out.
Segment rating: C
Ember Moon & Carmella vs. Mandy Rose & Sonya DeVille
Carmella and Deville were in the ring as the match started and soon enough, Ember and Mandy were tagged in. Ember got a big crossbody off a springboard and got a near fall. Moon went for a Suicide Dive on Mandy and Deville got in the way. Mandy got back in the ring and got a quick pinfall on Ember, ending the match.
Result: Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville def. Ember Moon & Carmella
Paige came out and announced a match between the teams of Kairi & Asuka and Mandy & Sonya, next week.
Match rating: C
Backstage, Matt Hardy told us that Jeff had his surgery and was doing well when R-Truth caught up with him. They chatted about how awful Lars Sullivan was and the 'monster' appeared right behind them and took both Superstars out, sending Truth through a table.
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn - WWE Champinoship match
AJ Styles started off strong but was caught with a huge splash in the back of the spine by Kofi Kingston. Sami came in after AJ was down, trying to capitalize but AJ recovered and hit Sami with a huge clothesline.
AJ was unloading on Sami in the corner as we returned from commercials and then Kofi went up to the top but Sami caught him with a huge right and hit a massive Superplex. Sami was caught on the top by AJ next who hit a huge move of his own.
Kofi hit an SOS on AJ while Sami was caught in the middle and all three men were down. Moments later, AJ went for a forearm but Kofi kicked him off the apron. Kevin owens came out and attacked Xavier Woods and sent him into the barricade.
Kofi was caught unaware and Sami hit two Blue Thunderbombs but Kofi kicked out both times. Sami hit the third Blue Thunderbomb but Kofi was still not done. Kofi hit the trouble in paradise and got the big win.
Result: Kofi Kingston def. Sami Zayn & AJ Styles
Match rating: A
The show started off slow and didn't pick up till we reached the main event.
Epiosde rating: C
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