SmackDown Live!
YoungsTown, OH
July Week 4
Before the Show goes on the air we're in the middle of a Recorded Earlier Segment.
In the Parking Lot we see CM Punk arriving to the Show wearing Sunglasses. He's then approached by Security blocking his way and preventing him from entering the Arena.
Security: "Excuse me Sir on behalf of Mr. McMahon and Stephanie McMahon you are banned from the Building tonight."
Punk looks shocked but not surprised as he tries to enter anyway.
Security stops him.
Security: "Punk you can't be here we will call the Police."
Punk drops his bag looking pissed.
Punk: "What? You're kidding me!? Seriously?"
Security motions for Punk to leave as Punk yells at the Security what a load of crap this is.
Fireworks go off and it's time for SmackDown LIVE! LIVE from YoungsTown, Ohio! Before anything happens we kick into our First Match!
MATCH 1
Tag Team Match
Usos VS Heavy Machinery
Great Tag Team Match here. Otis went for The Caterpillar on Jey but Jimmy moved him out of the way and Otis crashed and burned. Tucker tried to double clothesline but the Usos ducked under and double dropkicked him out of the ring. Jimmy slingshot himself onto Tucker on the outside. Meanwhile Jey Superkicks Otis and lands an Uso Splash and The Uso's pick up the Win here on SmackDown Live!
Winners: The Usos
After the Match The Usos celebrate their Win and high five Heavy Machinery.
Backstage we see Charlotte Flair arriving making her way to ring. NEXT.
The Queen walks down the ramp in Street Clothes. She climbs into the ring drawing boos from the crowd here in Ohio.
Charlotte: "Shush Ohio your Queen has arrived. (Fans boo as she smirks.) I said shut up, Brie Bella I know you're hear tonight and I know Stephanie McMahon last night said I could pick our match for this Sunday. Thats fine with me and I love that idea.-
Before she can continue she's interrupted by Brie Bella making her way to the ring drawing pops from the crowd.
Brie: "Say whatever you want Charlotte because it doesn't matter to me. Any Match doesn't matter cause come Sunday I'm kicking your ***!." Flair laughs as Brie slides into the ring and tackles The Queen!
Brie's swinging right hands but Charlotte slides away and runs up the ramp to get away from Brie who is pissed in the ring.
Backstage we see a Dark room. Little lighting and some smoke. A evil laugh is heard.
Bray Wyatt steps into view smirking and laughing.
Bray: "Tonight the World will witness Fear. Fear of the power of the Eater of Worlds. The new Face of Fear. Men walk the Planet can also walk amongst the Gods but first they must walk along with me. I can help you just like I helped my Brothers. (Harper and Rowan enter the screen holding their World Tag Team Championships over their shoulder. Rowan wears his Sheep Mask.) My Brothers are Champions, and soon I will be too. Tonight I beat Christian and Sunday I CLIMB TOWARDS THE HEAVENS AND TAKE MY PLACE AMONG THE GODS! No no no no no no no. I become a God. No. No. No. I BECOME THE GOD AMONGST THE GODS... (He laughs manicaly) Welcome to the new ERA of FEAR. I'm the Face of Fear. The God of FEAR.. Follow the Buzzards..."
Wyatt leaves laughing as does Harper... Rowan steps forward. His creepy Sheep Mask stares into the camera..
Rowan: "RUN..."
MATCH 2
Single Match
Apollo Crews VS Kamala
Crews waits in the ring. A creepy sinister Music plays. Kamala walks out sporting a new look. A new creepy Red and Black War Paint style on his body now as Kamala walks down to the ring he's carrying a big Skull billowing Smoke similar to Papa Shangos. Crews jumps him before he enters the ring. Crews throws right hands after right hands but Kamala battles back with right hands of his own. The Two battle up the ramp and the Ref calls for the bell.
Winner: NONE
Crews and Kamala battle behind the curtain disappearing from view.
Cut to SmackDown's Women's Champion Bayley standing by with Renee backstage.
Renee: "Bayley this Sunday at Money in the Bank 8 Women will battle for a chance to win the Briefcase and a chance to cash in for your SmackDown Women's Championship. How do you feel?"
Bayley: "Yes Renee that is true. The Women's Ladder Match is for the SmackDown Live Women's Championship. I was just told I don't have a Match for Sunday but Stephanie McMahon just informed me that I will be at Commentary to watch. I look forward to my next challenge. Bring anybody. It doesn't matter."
She walks away carrying her Title over her shoulder. Cut to Charlotte Flair walking in the Parking Garage towards her Rental Car. She's stopped by Jeremy Borash.
Jeremy: "Charlotte real quick I was just wondering have you made your decision on your Match with Brie Bella this Sunday?"
Charlotte stops. Smirking: "Iron Woman Match."
MATCH 3
Money in the Bank Qualifier
Chyna VS Natayla
Chyna exposes the Turnbuckle and Natayla doesn't see it as her head goes bouncing off it when Chyna moves. Natayla turns around and is hit with a Power Bomb by the 9th Wonder of the World.
Winner: Chyna
Chyna taunts the WWE Universe saying she's going to Money in the Bank on Sunday.
MATCH 4
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Bray Wyatt W/Wyatt Family VS Christian
Wyatt hits Sister Abigail and hooks the leg..
Winner: Bray Wyatt
Afterwards Bray drops to his knees smiling to the WWE Universe yelling "Follow the Buzzards!"
Backstage we see RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch wearing a jacket and Street Clothes carrying her RAW Women's Championship. Shes up next!
We come back from Commercial Break and The Man is in the ring holding a microphone and smiling to the WWE Universe.
Becky: "Well the Man has come around to Youngstown! (Fans cheer loudly) For the past Month or so I have gone to war with that so called 9th Wonder of the World Chyna and I have kicked her Arse over and over and over again! Now with Money in the Bank looming on Sunday I want to know who back there is gonna come out and challenge the Champ!?"
Lynch paces back and forth until NIA JAX makes her way to the ring drawing boos from the Crowd.
Jax: "Becky, Becky, Becky, You know I had to come out here and tell you this face to face before anybody else steps in front of me. (Fans boo) Shut up morons. But Becky the only reason why you're standing there holding that Championship is because I broke your pretty little face and everyone felt sorry for you."
Lynch laughs as Jax stands at the bottom of the ring looking up.
Becky: "Ah yes this Story again. You know Nia I've heard this Story before and everytime I hear it it makes me laugh. Because I have proven time and time again why I have won this Championship. It's because I've earned it time and time again. I worked my Arse off for this Championship. I won the Royal Rumble and won the Main Event of WrestleMania to win this Championship. Meanwhile Nia you went on to get yourself Fired." Fans cheer.
Jax: "Becky you should consider yourself lucky I left because it gave you a way out of having to face me. Especially for that CHAMPIONSHIP!"
Becky: "Well The Man did come to Ohio looking for a Fight so Nia if you want your chance at The Champ come take it."
Becky drops the Mic and her Title putting her arms up wide ready for a fight.
Nia stands on the apron but doesn't enter just smirking at the RAW Women's Champion and jumps down backing away sending the Universe into a Boos.
Nia smirks backing up the ramp saying "On my Time. Not yours Becky. I want that Women's Championship. Money in the Bank. Sunday."
MATCH 5
Single Match
AJ Styles W/The Club VS Kevin Owens
Owens went for a Stunner but AJ rolled him up and with a handful of Tights steals the Win here tonight to gain momentum heading into Sunday.
Winner: AJ Styles
Styles and the Club celebrate on the ramp as Owens looks pissed in the ring.
Backstage in the Parking Garage a long Black Limousine pulls in. The Driver steps out and opens the Back Door. Vince McMahon steps out smiling followed by the rest of The New Authority. They make their way inside smiling to themselves.
MATCH 6
Single Match
Paige W/Absolution VS Sasha Banks
Banks has Paige locked in the Bank Statement until Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville jump on Sasha causing a DQ.
Winner: Sasha Banks(DQ)
After the Match Absolution is all over Sasha. Paige drops Banks with a RAM-Paige and Absolution stands tall over The Boss.
MATCH 7
6 Man Tag Team Match
Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns VS Kane, Braun Strowman, and Rusev
Wasn't much of a Reunion for SHIELD as a massive brawl between all 6 broke out and the Ref had to call for the bell.
WINNER: None
Officials have to come down and separate all 6 Men as we go to a Commercial.
Backstage we see The New Authority in their locker room talking about the Show so far tonight. We're in the middle of a conversation.
Batista: "I told you Hunter, Ohio smells like a damn sewer."
Hunter: "Yeah I know it's okay Dave."
A knock is heard and Vince says come in. A WWE Employee enters and informs The New Authority John Cena is looking for Ric Flair. Flair laughs and says he'll see Cena later in the ring.
Cut to the Ring where World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton is making his way down ready for his Match with Drew McIntyre.
Orton grabs a microphone speaking: "It appears that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are up to their old tricks like the old days. At Money in the Bank I will face Brock Lesnar for my World Heavyweight Championship. So thats fine with me. So with that being said why wait until Sunday? Brock Lesnar come out here and we can do this right here right now."
"Ladies and Gentlemen!"
Paul Heyman walks down carrying a Microphone smirking.
Heyman: "My name is PAUL HEYMAN. I am the Advocate for my Client...BROCK LESNARRRRR.. He wanted me to come out here tonight and inform you Mr. Orton that he is NOT here."
Fans Boo as Heyman climbs into the ring to face Randy who doesn't look happy.
Orton: "Paul I'm not surprised. But since I have you in here with me maybe you can give your Client a message for me? (Orton places his hand on Heyman's Shoulder.) You tell Brock I will see him at Money in the Bank. And I'll have one waiting for him as well."
Orton drops the Mic and drops Heyman with a RKO!
MATCH 8
Non Title Match
Randy Orton(c) VS Drew McIntyre
Drew went for a Claymore Kick but Orton ducks under and hits the RKO!
Winner: Randy Orton
MATCH 9
Single Match
John Cena VS Mark Henry
Henry lands The World's Strongest Slam on Cena but Cena kicks out at 2. As Henry argues with the Ref he turns around and walks into an AA by Cena! Cena then locks in the STF! Henry taps!
Winner: John Cena
Cena celebrates as he is ambushed by Batista, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Daniel Bryan, and Shane McMahon.
The New Authority stomp away at Cena as Vince McMahon, Triple H, and Stephanie enter the ring laughing.
Flair grabs the Mic but before he can speak he's cut off by CM Punk's Music. Vince looks shocked as Punk jumps the barricade with a Kendo Stick.
Punk slides in and is swinging at everyone drawing pops from the Crowd. HBK, Flair, Shane, and Batista are hit by Punk as Vince, Stephanie, and Triple H dodge out of the ring. Punk stands tall on the Turnbuckle pointing at Vince with the Kendo Stick as SmackDown closes!