SmackDown Results: Roman Reigns made to tap out; Former Universal Champion returns

Bianca Belair (c) vs. Carmella - SmackDown Women's Championship match

That's what you get, @CarmellaWWE!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OlARh4oNGB

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

Bianca Belair had the early advantage on SmackDown before Carmella got a big shot on the apron, sending the champ shoulder first into the ring post. Carmella took the match outside and sent Belair into the barricades a few times before we headed for a break on SmackDown.

Back after the commercials, Carmella hit a rana from the top rope before getting a near fall. Mella was dominating, using Belair's hair to keep her down but Bianca countered her and whipped her with the hair before hitting the KOD for the win!

Result: Bianca Belair def. Carmella to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship

THERE IT IS!!! 😲😲😲#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Go8eRJoPXE

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

Grade: B

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Backstage on SmackDown, Chad Gable was talking about spreading fear in the locker room. Cesaro wasn't pleased with the claims and confronted the pair.

Otis attacked Cesaro and took him down before their match on SmackDown.

It's always FOR THE ACADEMY for @otiswwe as @WWECesaro gets a thrashing for his "boneheaded" remarks!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Ahn2FNrGAo

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

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Otis vs. Cesaro on SmackDown

CESARO SWING!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/AvikLVxurg

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

Cesaro was taking a beating as the match began. The Swiss Cyborg but bounced back and had Otis on the ropes.

Chad Gable walked in and hit a German Suplex, causing the match to end. Cesaro recovered and hit a pop-up uppercut before going for the swing on Gable.

Otis returned and took down Cesaro mid-ring before getting a splash in, wiping Cesaro out for good.

Result: Cesaro def. Otis via DQ

.@WWEGable goes swinging... but the numbers game catches up to @WWECesaro on #SmackDown! 😮 @otiswwe pic.twitter.com/tt04kQ6hCg

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021

Grade: C