WWE SmackDown Results, 22nd May 2018, Latest SmackDown Live Winners and video highlights

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SmackDown kicked off with another
SmackDown kicked off with another installment of Miz TV

The Miz kicked off the show with the announcement of the time and date debut of Miz's upcoming documentary, Miz and Mrs. He then invited The New Day to the ring for an interview. Miz asked The New Day which one of them will be participating in the Money in the Bank ladder match and the trio jokingly said all three of them.

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The A-lister then proceeded to explain how The New Day are holding each other back before offering some wise advice to the three members. The Miz even brought up the popular video game Fortnite in his words of advice to Xavier Woods.

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The trio still couldn't decide which member will participate in the MITB ladder match and the Miz lost his patience and said he could beat any one of them in the ring at any given point.

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The New Day accepts Miz's challenge and said Big E would face the A-lister right then. The Miz took back the challenge he laid out to The New Day as the trio threw pancakes at The Miz who ran backstage.

Backstage, The Miz ran into SmackDown GM Paige and she makes him go back to the ring to face Big E.

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#1 The Miz vs. Big E

Paige wouldn't allow Miz to back out of the match
Paige wouldn't allow Miz to back out of the match

The Miz took control at first but Big E caught the A-lister and slapped him in the rear to mock him. Big E delivered a huge splash on Miz on the apron while the rest of the New Day helped E out with pancakes and maple syrup. The Miz dropped E face first into the apron as we headed into a commercial break.

We returned to see Big E caught in a headlock by the Miz who went for a clothesline but took a couple of belly to belly suplexes and a splash. Miz missed a DDT and Big E took him down to the mat as Kofi Kinston enthused him ringside. Big E took a knee to the head but it resulted in only a near fall. Both men took each other out with clotheslines as The Bar attacked the New Day ringside. Big E was distracted by Cesaro and took a Skull Crushing Finale and failed to kick out of the following pin.

Result: The Miz def. Big E

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Backstage, Daniel Bryan was asked about his upcoming match with Jeff Hardy. Bryan acknowledged that Hardy is a legend but added that he intended to make the legend tap out.

#2 Lana vs Billie Kay - Qualifier for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match

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Kay and Royce make fun of Lana and Aiden English

Aiden English introduced Lana with a rap that got the audience riled up. The Iconics came in and was about to sing a duet but started making animal noises.

They sang just one line, "Lana is a loser" and the match kicked off shortly after. English had a huge 'Lana Day' sign in his hands and chanted the words on the mic. Peyton Royce slapped English ringside and Kay joined her.

Lana and Kay headed back to the ring and the Russian hit a huge facebuster on Billie to get the three count. Lana won the chance to join the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.

Result: Lana def. Billie Kay and will be in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match

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#3 Andrade Cien Almas vs. enhancement talent

Andrade steamrolled his opponent yet again
Andrade steamrolled his opponent yet again

Andrade unloaded on his opponent from the get-go with big kicks and chops before sending him into the corner with an Irish whip and then following up with a clothesline.

Almas delivered double knees to the back of the head of his opponent and hit him with the Hammerlock DDT before getting the pinfall and securing his victory.

Result: Andrade Cien Almas def enhancement talent

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Backstage, Carmella was seen playing with Asuka's mask. She boasted about beating Charlotte twice and said Asuka didn't stand a chance against her.

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After the commercials, AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura made their way to the ring for the announcement of the stipulation that had Nakamura chosen for their Money in the Bank title match. Nakamura mocked Styles and it cut to a video package of their match from the week before.

Nakamura said he will dishonour Styles and that his house was now Shinsuke's house. Nakamura jokingly announces that the title match at MITB will be a pillow fight. AJ called Nakamura the King of Soft Style and they exchanged some heated words.

Nakamura attacked Styles but he dodged the attack and sent The Artist outside and then over the barricades.

Nakamura attacked Styles with a steel chair and the fight went outside the barricades. Nakamura dropped Styles on the announce table and hit him with the Kinshasa, knocking him out. Nakamura counted AJ out to 10 and announced that their MITB title match will be a Last Man Standing match.

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#4 The Usos vs Gallows and Anderson - #1 Contender's match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles

No. 1 Contenders for SmackDown Tag Titles have been decided
No. 1 Contenders for SmackDown Tag Titles have been decided

The Usos and the Good Brothers had a verbal back and forth before the match began. The match finally started with Gallows and Jey Uso.

The Usos sent the Good Brothers over the top rope and out of the ring before Jimmy Uso delivered a suicide dive to both Good Brothers.

We returned from commercials to see Jey Uso hit Gallows with a massive Frog Splash. Gallows kicked out at two and Jimmy Uso hit Gallows with a Superkick. Gallows replied with a superkick of his own. Anderson and Gallows hit Jey Uso with the Magic Killer and picked up the win and will be facing Harper and Rowan at MITB.

Result: Gallows and Anderson def. The Usos

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#5 Naomi vs Sonya Deville - Qualifier for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match

Sonya Deville got a second chance at a Money in the Bank qualifier
Sonya Deville got a second chance at a Money in the Bank qualifier

Sonya Deville got another shot at qualifying for MITB and was accompanied to the ring by Mandy Rose. Naomi was in control early on, showing incredible athleticism. Deville got back into it thanks to her strength. She hit Naomi with a powerful spine buster followed by rapid-fire kicks in the corner.

Both women took each other out with simultaneous kicks. Deville was back to her feet first and went to hit a Superman Punch but missed following which, Naomi rolled her up for the three count.

Result: Naomi def. Sonya Deville and will be in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match

#6 Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy

Daniel Bryan kept his promise
Daniel Bryan kept his promise

Daniel Bryan caught Hardy in a submission and then a knee to the head but failed to get a pinfall.

Hardy hit Bryan with an atomic drop and a dropkick as we headed into another commercial break.

The two men took each other out with simultaneous cross bodies as we returned. Hardy was taken outside with a big kick through the ropes and Bryan missed a running knee. Hardy took out Bryan from the apron but Bryan interrupted the following high-risk move.

Hardy hit a whisper in the wind but it was only a near-fall. Jeff dodged the Yes kicks into a twist of fate but Bryan got his knees up for the Swanton Bomb.

Bryan missed his finishing knee strike and neither men could get a pinfall. Hardy was caught by Bryan in the Yes lock and Hardy tapped out.

Samoa Joe stepped into the ring after Bryan's victory and reminded him that he will be facing Joe next week on SmackDown.

Result: Daniel Bryan def. Jeff Hardy and will face Samoa Joe next week for a qualifier for the Money in the Bank ladder match.

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