#4 American Alpha vs. The Usos
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The first semi-final for the SmackDown Live Tag Team Championship saw The Usos take on American Alpha. The Usos unleash on The American Alpha after attacking them from behind. However, the match is an extremely short one as one of the Usos is sent flying out of the ring as Gable moves out of his way.
American Alpha then nail the Grand Amplitude to pin the other Uso for the win.
The two teams then shake hands, but rather unexpectedly The Usos attack American Alpha once again as the Samoan veterans turn heel. The two work on Gable’s knee and injure it in the process. The Usos make their way back with as the referees check on Gable.
Result: American Alpha defeat The Usos by pinfall and advance to the final of the SmackDown Live Tag Team Championship
Update: Shane McMahon on Talking Smack revealed that Gable has suffered an MCL strain due to the attack by The Usos and hence the American Alpha will not be participating at BackLash. Shane McMahon then confirmed that The Usos will take on The Hype Bros at BackLash with the winner taking on Heath Slater and Rhyno for the SmackDown Tag Team title.
The Usos went on to explain the reason behind them attacking American Alpha on Talking Smack:
