WWE Smackdown results - July 25, 2014

The Usos vs Rybaxel open Smackdown

The Tuesday tapings of WWE Smackdown from Orlando, Florida, aired on Friday night as usual as WWE Battleground fallout week was wrapped up. Featuring for the Main Event match of the night was a singles bout between Roman Reigns and Alberto Del Rio while Dean Ambrose and Antonio Cesaro squared off in a No Disqualification match.

Here are all the results from the show.

The Usos vs Rybaxel

Smackdown opened with tag-team action as Rybaxel were up against Tag-Team champions The Usos. Fresh from a much needed victory against Kofi Kingston and Big E on last Monday Night Raw, Ryback and Axel looked to take a step ahead into becoming the next title contenders to The Usos belts who themselves were brimming with confidence from the 2-out-of-3 falls victory over Luke Harper and Eric Rowan at Battleground.

And during the peak point of the match, Curtis Axel was able to knock Jey Uso off the Apron but did not see his brother, Jimmy Uso’s clever move of laying just beside the fallen Jey. Axel tossed in Jimmy without noticing the legal opponent in the match and paid for it as Jimmy surprised Axel with a roll-up for the three-count and picked up a win for his team.

Winner: The Usos

Dolph Ziggler and BO Dallas interrupt the Miz TV segement

The Miz TV

Emerging as Intercontinental champion from the Battle Royal at Battleground, The Miz hosted The Miz TV segment of Smakcdown where he delivered his acceptance speech, thanking The Authority, his publicists and parents in the process. But above all he thanked the most powerful influence in his life, his “Moneymaker”, gesturing to his face. Out came Bo Dallas who entered the ring after taking a victory lap. The undefeated superstar stated that the Miz won because he Bo-lieved in himself. The Miz also acknowledged Bo and said that he has a fan in The Miz.

But their get-along moment was cut short by Dolph Ziggler who came out and insulted both of his opposite numbers before attacking the “Moneymaker.” Bo Dallas attacked “The Show-Off” from behind, giving the Intercontinental Champion the chance to escape.

Dolph Ziggler vs Bo Dallas

As a result of their clash, The Authority declared an impromptu match to settle their differences inside the squared circle. But Dolph’s focus shifted towards the commentary table where Miz was seated at. He tried to embarrass the IC champ by pretending to kick him. But the Miz distracted him shortly after costing him the opportunity to end Bo Dallas’ streak.

After the match, Bo Dallas tried to perform a second victory lap but was taken out By Ziggler with a straight kick to his face. The Miz attacked Ziggler from behind and send him face first into the steel ring post, leaving him flat on the floor outside the ring.

Winner: Bo Dallas

Dean Ambrose and Antonio Cesaro during No Disqualification match

Dean Ambrose vs Antonio Cesaro

The Lunatic Fringe Dean Ambrose and Antonio Cesaro battled in a rematch from last Monday Night Raw, only this time it was a No Disqualification bout. Ambrose and Cesaro engaged in a match that involved kendo sticks, the ring bell, numerous chairs and finally a distraction from his nemesis Seth Rollins.

Even though Cesaro executed a Superplex onto the pile of steel chairs, Ambrose managed to kick out. Ambrose then surprised Cesaro by rolling him up for the three-count and picking up a victory over the Swiss Superman. Post-match assault regained as Rollins and Cesaro unleashed a 2-on-1 beating on Ambrose that ended with The Swiss Superman’s post-match Neutralizer and the Curb Stomp by Mr. Money in the Bank.

Winner: Dean Ambrose

Paige vs Naomi

Fresh from turning heel on Raw against AJ Lee, Paige faced Naomi in a singles match that saw distraction from her former Funkadactyls member Cameron. The former Divas champion locked in the PTO as Naomi tapped out to the submission hold. After the match, Cameron entered the ring and attacked Naomi, sending her onto the floor outside the ring.

Winner: Paige

Bray Wyatt vs R-Truth

After losing his match against Chris Jericho on Battleground, Bray Wyatt was in action as he faced R-Truth in a one-on-one match on Smackdown. With Eric Rowan and Luke Harper watching from ringside, Bray made a meal out of his opponent by hitting the Sister Abigail on Truth which led to a quick finish to the match. After the match, Bray asked where was Jericho to save Truth when he needed him the most, claiming that Y2J isn’t the saviour but Bray is.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

Roman Reigns delivers a Clothesline to Del Rio

Roman Reigns vs Alberto Del Rio

Then it was time for the main event as the seemingly unstoppable Roman Reigns would go one-on-one with “The Mexican Aristocrat” Alberto Del Rio. Throughout the match, Alberto Del Rio would counter Roman Reigns at every turn, but the powerhouse would still find a way to prevail, battling back against Del Rio and ultimately hitting the Spear on Del Rio en route to picking up the win.

Winner: Roman Reigns