Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review June 26 2018
WWE Smackdown Live comes from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California this week. Shinsuke Nakamura was supposed to face Jeff Hardy for the United States Championship, but due to injury Nakamura is unable to compete. There will be an Open Challenge for the United States Championship instead.
Show Opener – Miz TV
.@WWEUniverse: DANIEL BRYAN! DANIEL BRYAN! DANIEL BRYAN!@mikethemiz: Are you done?
A combative start to #SDLive and #MizTV… pic.twitter.com/Etbg5AjKSf
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
An earthquake and a tornado just hit #MizTV.#SDLive @LukeHarperWWE @ERICKROWAN pic.twitter.com/1pXMxYh9qX
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
Take that as a “NO” to your #RuffRuffRef movie offer, @mikethemiz… #SDLive @LukeHarperWWE @ERICKROWAN pic.twitter.com/JPKCneZCW8
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
“Size isn’t nearly as important as heart!” – @WWEDanielBryan
So, which #BludgeonBrother wants to fight the #YESMan first? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/uVAnShoPdU
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
If it’s a FIGHT @WWEDanielBryan wants with one of the #BludgeonBrothers, it sounds like a FIGHT he’s going to get! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/5GE7fuRHFS
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – The Miz was on fire and the Bludgeon Brothers were quiet, just like they should be. The crowd popped huge for Bryan, as usual, and both tonight’s main event and the smoldering feud between Bryan and Miz were set up. Well done opening segment.
Rusev with Aiden English vs. Xavier Woods with Big E and Kofi Kingston
Rusev forces a tap out from Xavier Woods with The Accolade.
Swim, @WWEBigE, Swim! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/VXTM7tGyx5
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
.@WWEBigE taking the words right out of @RusevBUL‘s mouth! #SDLive @XavierWoodsPhD @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/6ULRsehKrS
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Can @XavierWoodsPhD FINALLY tame the LION of Bulgaria that is @RusevBUL on #SDLive?! pic.twitter.com/tdKjrlMx2l
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
.@AJStylesOrg should be taking notes, because that was a truly DOMINANT performance by the #BulgarianBrute @RusevBUL! #SDLive #RusevDay pic.twitter.com/ssiKUAEzGO
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – These two men delivered a great match to start off the show. New Day added just enough of their silliness, and Rusev nailed his post-match promo. Xavier Woods is fantastic and Rusev came off as the dominant eminent champion. Great execution.
Jeff Hardy Backstage
His 👀 are open and so is the challenge… #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND issues a #USOpenChallenge NEXT! #SDLive #USTitle pic.twitter.com/4qLAAG90tv
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – Cool and creepy Jeff Hardy is my favorite Jeff Hardy. He seems to be at his best when he gets to have freedom with his appearance like this.
Naomi and Lana Backstage with the cast of GLOW
Hey, cast of @GlowNetflix! 👋👋👋 #SDLive @NaomiWWE @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/Qsz3xLsw2Y
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
You better believe the cast of @GlowNetflix can FEEL the GLOW, but they have a feeling it could also be… RAVISHING!#SDLive @NaomiWWE @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/E4IsOqzvxR
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – It is a cross-promotion segment with the stars of GLOW. It was done about as well as can be expected, and Naomi and Lana may be working together? Interesting plot twist.
United States Championship Open Challenge
Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Eric Young with Killian Dane and Alexander Wolfe
Eric Young Wins by Disqualification
Looks like @JEFFHARDYBRAND has some inSAnitY in his presence…@TheEricYoung has ACCEPTED @JEFFHARDYBRAND‘s #USOpenChallenge! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/GfRZOgipHG
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Only @TheEricYoung could smile at the sight of pain. #SDLive #USTitle @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/fbu4AWxkN3
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
.@KillianDain & @TheWWEWolfe haven’t escaped the #UsoPenitentiary yet! @WWEUsos #SDLive pic.twitter.com/DF5TAJat9N
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – There was a big botched Twist of Fate early in the match. It almost ruined this match’s rating, but the finish saved it. The Usos came into the ringside area from the the crowd to get revenge on Sanity. Eric Young pulled one of the Usos into the ring and fought him there, so as soon as Young was hit, the match was over and he won. It’s exactly the kind of chaos that fits with who Sanity is supposed to be. Coming back from commercial we discover Paige has made a six man tag match with all of these men participating.
Jeff Hardy and Jimmy and Jey Uso vs. Sanity (Eric Young, Killian Dane, Alexander Wolfe)
Jeff Hardy Pins Alexander Wolfe after a Swanton Bomb.
Nothing like an impromptu #6ManTag match on #SDLive as #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND & The @WWEUsos try to topple #SAnitY‘s @TheEricYoung @TheWWEWolfe & @KillianDain! pic.twitter.com/fNLP0Z2lhV
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Now THAT’S a way to break up a pin! #SDLive @TheEricYoung @WWEUsos @TheWWEWolfe pic.twitter.com/QqWaStYgVf
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
He came for a FIGHT and his #SwantonBomb took FLIGHT as @JEFFHARDYBRAND & @WWEUsos silence #SAnitY on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/6ukynPhodF
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
What a trio. #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/cwb6BiMUvl
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – Sanity has the right people to make their gimmick work, and they can pull off incredible matches. This was exactly the kind of match they needed to show off what they can do, and got to do it with some of the best tag team competitors in WWE. This didn’t have the awkwardness Young and Hardy had at first in their singles match. Compelling from beginning to end.
Becky Lynch vs. Sonya Deville with Mandy Rose
Becky Lynch makes Sonya Deville tap out to The Disarmer.
Girl on 🔥. #SDLive @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/Y09GLRkKqj
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
#PutYourHairUpAndSquareUp #SDLive #JerseyDevil @SonyaDevilleWWE pic.twitter.com/ZFJIiXEYxd
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
With @WWE_MandyRose looking on, can @BeckyLynchWWE muster up another victory on #SDLive as she battles @SonyaDevilleWWE? pic.twitter.com/qY2YESMUtI
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
There’s the #BeckyBalboa we all know and ❤️! @BeckyLynchWWE is victorious on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/RPdsXsW3tN
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – Becky Lynch is on the rise, and both women looked good here. Deville is getting better every week. It will be interesting to see if Becky feuds with both women for an extended time or if she moves on soon.
James Ellsworth Backstage
.@realellsworth a #Perfect10? @WWEDillinger has a different number in mind for the newly-returned Superstar… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/EBJQSC2zBH
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – If you’re going to have James Ellsworth on the roster, you have to own it. This owned it.
Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega
The message is simple: The Superstars of #SDLive should stay out of @AndradeCienWWE & @Zelina_VegaWWE’s way! pic.twitter.com/wRSPOsM9b1
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – Zelina Vega owns her role as Almas’ mouthpiece once again. She is so short that the camera was cutting off the bottom of her face. That style shot works better without two people with a huge height difference.
James Ellsworth In Ring
THAT’S RIGHT! @CarmellaWWE will defend her #SDLive #WomensTitle against @WWEAsuka at #ExtremeRules! @realellsworth @RealPaigeWWE pic.twitter.com/020HdA1k7u
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Mark your calendar, @realellsworth! You have a date, AKA a one-on-one match with @WWEAsuka next Tuesday on #SDLive! 😘
@RealPaigeWWE pic.twitter.com/SIswhXNYax— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – Ellsworth truly can work a mic well, and he controlled the crowd in this segment. Paige coming out and playing the strong GM worked well for her and this show.
Daniel Bryan vs. Harper with Rowan
Daniel Bryan Wins by Disqualification after Rowan interferes to stop the Yes Lock. During the post-match beat down, Kane returned and stopped the Bludgeon Brothers. The former members of Team Hell No hug, and then Paige comes out to announce that The Bludgeon Brothers will defend their Tag Team Championships against Team Hell No.
Polar opposites will meet… NEXT! #SDLive @LukeHarperWWE @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/LpfE2t0xNw
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Heart vs. Size.
Will it be @WWEDanielBryan or @LukeHarperWWE who stands tall on #SDLive? pic.twitter.com/v1voEhIdyX
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Some risks don’t pay off. #SDLive @LukeHarperWWE @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/iOi7HnZNxy
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
There’s no denying the size of the fight in @WWEDanielBryan, but has he bitten off more than he can chew against The #BludgeonBrothers‘ @LukeHarperWWE? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/xU9vfURZnY
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
.@WWEDanielBryan might be regretting calling out the #BludgeonBrothers right about now… #SDLive @LukeHarperWWE pic.twitter.com/gnMc38n6Yi
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 27, 2018
That's…
That's….
THAT'S GOTTA BE KANE!!!!!! #SDLive @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/vDMkm2mDR5
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Was @KaneWWE about to let The #BludgeonBrothers decimate @WWEDanielBryan?
HELL NO!!! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/eie9dRbn2n
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
#HugItOut #SDLive #TeamHellNo @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/TBLi0MHAjV
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
This calls for a #YES! chant!
Per #SDLive GM @RealPaigeWWE, the #BludgeonBrothers will defend their #SDLive #TagTeamTitles against #TeamHellNo at #ExtremeRules! @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/ns381eDtBq
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2018
Bodyslam – The match was incredible. Harper is so agile for a big man, and combined with Bryan the two work well together. Plenty of excitement throughout the match, the right finish, and a huge surprise return at the end. And Paige once again seizes opportunity as GM. There’s not much more you can ask for from a main event.