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The SmackDown entourage stooped over in Carbondale, Illinois for a routine live show which had all the top stars in attendance. The women were unsurprisingly absent as they were required to be present on Raw for the historic announcement regarding the first all women's PPV, WWE Evolution.
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The Carbondale card featured seven matches in total with AJ Styles headlining the show in a title match against the man he is most-likely set to face at SummerSlam. A popular tag team showed signs of a forthcoming split while Daniel Bryan and Miz finally faced each other in a match long time coming.
So without further adieu, let’s jump right into the results:
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#1 The Bar vs. The New Day
Two experienced tag teams kicking off a house show was a smart decision to make as the two sets of former Tag Team Champions put on a solid match begin the proceedings.
All the superstars were quite over with the fans in a match that saw New Day come out triumphant against Sheamus and Cesaro.
The New Day def. The Bar
#2 Sin Cara vs. Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
Lucha Libre fever took over the show following the tag team opener as Sin Cara and Cien Almas put on a brief yet fast-paced match. The former NXT Champion got the better of Sin Cara with the Hammerlock DDT and picked up the win with a pinfall.
Andrade 'Cien' Almas def. Cara
#3 The Bludgeon Brothers (C) vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The Usos (SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match)
The unstoppable Bludgeon Brothers put their tag team straps on the line against two teams, yet, couldn’t be dethroned in Carbondale which shouldn't come as a surprise as it was a live event after all.
Nonetheless, the match was good for as long as it lasted. Luke Harper got the pinfall over Jey Uso to seal the deal and hold on to the titles.
Bludgeon Brothers def. Gallows & Anderson and The Usos to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships
#4 The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan
The fans in Carbondale got a dress rehearsal of the match which will finally come to fruition at SummerSlam this year. Daniel Bryan and The Miz were bound to collide someday, even though it felt like a distant dream at one point.
The bitter rivals put on a show for the fans in attendance in Illinois with a highly entertaining match. The leader of the Yes Movement defeated the A-Lister by forcing him to tap out.
You reckon that is how it will end at SummerSlam too? We’ll have to wait to find out. Either way, it's going to be a dream match!
Daniel Bryan def. The Miz
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#5 Shinsuke Nakamura (C) vs. Jeff Hardy (WWE United States Championship Match)
The King of Strong Style and The Charismatic Enigma were at it again with the US title on the line and the result was no different this time around too. Nakamura ended the match with a Kinshasa but the action was far from over.
Randy Orton barged out to the ring and initiated a vicious assault on Hardy. Rusev ran out to make the save which set up the next match of the night between Orton and Machka. Has Rusev turned face?
Shinsuke Nakamura def. Jeff Hardy to retain the United States Championship
#6 Rusev vs. Randy Orton
Rusev’s heroic act led to a match against The Viper in the penultimate bout of the night. The match had a screwy finish when Aiden English tried to interfere and help Rusev only to see the plan backfire miserably. The unwanted interference cost Rusev the match as Orton picked up the win.
The tension between Rusev and English was all there to be seen after the match. Rusev was frustrated and even told English to get away from him. The seeds of a split may have been planted! End of Rusev day?
Randy Orton def. Rusev
#7 AJ Styles (C) vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Championship Match)
The former TNA rivals faced each other in the main event for the top prize in WWE and as expected, they tore the house down. Styles was inarguably got the best pops of the night along with Rusev as he went on the successfully defend the WWE title against the Samoan Submission Machine.
Joe and Styles know each other very well and it was evident in their match. Hopefully, they bring their A-game to the biggest party of the Summer.
Styles retained the WWE Championship over Samoa Joe
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