Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review June 5 2018
Smackdown Live is at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas this week, featuring a contract signing for Money In The Bank with AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura moderated by General Manager Paige, and Charlotte Flair facing off against Becky Lynch.
Show Opener with Smackdown Women’s Champion Carmella In Ring
Carmella keeps doing her math and runs the clips of Asuka being defeated by Charlotte and states she is ready for Asuka. It doesn’t take long for Asuka to come out to the ring. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville come out, staking their claim to face Asuka. Carmella tries to push Asuka but Paige comes out to remind them all who runs the show. She gives Asuka a choice between Rose and Deville, and Asuka chooses both. Paige makes a handicap match, and it’s next.
We’re MOONWALKING into an ALL-NEW episode of #SDLive with your F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S champion @CarmellaWWE! #MellaIsMoney pic.twitter.com/s5S7Y4OIIt
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
“Mella is money, and the Age of @WWEAsuka is over!” –@CarmellaWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/adDkJB2UAs
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Ready or not, here she comes… #SDLive @WWEAsuka @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/sU8Rl3K5mF
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Speaking of Superstars who don’t fear @WWEAsuka…
Here comes @WWE_MandyRose & @SonyaDevilleWWE! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/wXXLV0aZH3
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
THERE’S #TheEmpress we all know and love!@WWEAsuka wants to face BOTH @WWE_MandyRose & @SonyaDevilleWWE, and she wants to face them NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/nVDlYV2YuS
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – Carmella is flexing her muscle in her division like a real champion, and Paige is in full control of her show. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville are getting better every week, and are proving why they deserve to be on the main roster.
Handicap Match – Asuka vs. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville with Carmella on commentary
Asuka makes Sonya Deville tap out to the Asuka Lock. Carmella attacks Asuka after the match.
.@CarmellaWWE is moonwalking all over the #SDLive announcer’s desk, meanwhile @WWEAsuka is in trouble… pic.twitter.com/d9XzvCHEo7
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Great minds think and KICK alike… #SDLive @WWEAsuka @SonyaDevilleWWE pic.twitter.com/vWzgE88Khc
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
“Defeated” or “undefeated,” neither @SonyaDevilleWWE nor @WWE_MandyRose was READY for @WWEAsuka as the #EmpressOfTomorrow is VICTORIOUS on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/kEcYtDPrKu
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
A sneak peek of #MITB? #SDLive @CarmellaWWE @WWEAsuka pic.twitter.com/khiN5ymlQ6
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – A few awkward moments in the match, but overall well done. Rose and Deville are still newer to this and have room to improve, but they are improving. It worked out because Asuka did look like she outclassed them without making them look too bad.
The Miz in the Locker Room
Miz is practicing Miz-Jitsu in the locker room and is approached by Mr. Bootyworth and the New Day. New Day apologize for giving him a hard time and ask him to pick their representative in the MitB match by choosing a name from Mr. Bootyworth’s hat. After blindfolding Miz, they switch the hat to one full of pancake batter. Miz flings the batter all over himself, trying to fling it on New Day, and then wipes the rest on Mr. Bootyworth. Everyone else watching in the world was laughing, including Mr. Bootyworth.
HATS OFF to #TheNewDay on this prank…. but @mikethemiz ISN’T laughing! #SDLive @XavierWoodsPhD @WWEBigE @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/q7RKjhaMRN
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – How can anyone not laugh at Big E’s face as Miz’ hand goes in the pancake batter? This was a great segment from beginning to end.
Karl Anderson vs. Harper
Karl Anderson rolls up Harper for the surprise pinfall victory.
The reckoning has come to #SDLive…@LukeHarperWWE goes one-on-one with @KarlAndersonWWE RIGHT NOW on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/mHjeN2MZwY
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Can anyone stop the #BludgeonBrothers on #SDLive?! @LukeHarperWWE @KarlAndersonWWE pic.twitter.com/PHTiDE5XmM
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
This GOOD Brother just BLUDGEONED @LukeHarperWWE as @KarlAndersonWWE gets the victory on #SDLive!
Momentum is on The #GoodBrothers‘ sides heading into #MITB! pic.twitter.com/7jdTXK4mzv
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – A better match than I expected, even though it was short. The ending really came out of nowhere and surprised everyone. Well done.
Mixed Tag Team Match – Aiden English and Lana vs. Jimmy Uso and Naomi
Jimmy Uso lands a Superkick and pin on Aiden English.
Couples that DANCE together, STAY together! #SDLive @NaomiWWE @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/lkV0aNz0Da
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
Will @WWEDramaKing & @LanaWWE be singing “Lana is the Best, Lana Number 1” at the end of this match? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/rKAbjJSt4V
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
#CoupleGoals. #SDLive @NaomiWWE @WWEUsos @WWEDramaKing @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/oTGP4Ve5lp
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
WHAT AN ASSIST by @WWEUsos!!! #SDLive @NaomiWWE @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/xH5MAmyUXF
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
.@LanaWWE and @WWEDramaKing really felt the #GLOW TONIGHT on #SDLive… pic.twitter.com/FM2iV3IgDn
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
You better believe @NaomiWWE & Jimmy @WWEUsos are keeping it ON LOCK as they defeat @LanaWWE & @WWEDramaKing! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/bHmzGUZgjZ
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – Not the most technical match, but it was fun and had some great moments. This amorphous angle involving The Usos and Naomi against Rusev Day and Lana is more of an ongoing spectacle than a feud, but makes for some fun moments.
Contract Signing with AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura moderated by Smackdown General Manager Paige
The contract signing is taking place backstage and Paige sets the scene. AJ Styles cuts down Nakamura’s games and declares he will be the one walking out of Money In The Bank as WWE Champion. After Styles signs the contract, Nakamura plays games over the pens. Stlyes slaps Nakamura in the face and says he’s got games too. Officials remove Styles and Nakamura signs the contract.
“I’m walking out of #MITB the same way I’m walking in, as #WWEChampion!” – @AJStylesOrg@ShinsukeN doesn’t seem convinced… #SDLive #MITB @RealPaigeWWE pic.twitter.com/FetNnoNoi6
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
When SMILES turn to SLAPS… #SDLive #MITB @AJStylesOrg @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/1X9PmYJ3Ul
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
The contracts have been signed. #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg vs. @ShinsukeN in a #LastManStanding Match at #MITB! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/lln2TGJDPu
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – Perfectly executed. Nakamura’s mind games are cracking Styles and may be the edge Shinsuke needs to be the Last Man Standing.
Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch makes Charlotte Flair tap out to the Disarmer.
Bow down to your 👸. #SDLive @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/OwjH4XTFYt
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
#BeckyGotBank #SDLive #BeckyvsCharlotte @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/aOyN2BHyD3
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
There is NO TIME for tea parties on #SDLive… @MsCharlotteWWE @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/M8TzklLd1j
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
THE QUEEN TAPS! THE QUEEN TAPS!@MsCharlotteWWE has no choice to submit as @BeckyLynchWWE locks in the #DisArmHer for the win! #SDLive #BeckyvsCharlotte pic.twitter.com/MkhVcOiZpw
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – The tea time bit was probably too much, but watching the friendship start to break down along with Charlotte’s momentum was a great story to watch. This is why the Women’s Division in WWE is arguably the best content on the main roster. Charlotte and Becky were able to tell a story in the ring with more depth than what most of the men are doing.
Samoa Joe backstage interview with Dasha Fuentes
“What you see is what you get, and very, very soon everybody gets…” A stern warning from @SamoaJoe to all the Men’s #MITB #LadderMatch competitors! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/hxufFRplTx
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – Samoa Joe drops another intellectually intimidating interview. Samoa Joe is probably the best promo in the business.
Big Cass on stage interview with Renee Young
“A GOOD BIG MAN will ALWAYS defeat a GOOD LITTLE MAN!” – @BigCassWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/PHGG8ZZbLv
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
.@BigCassWWE plans to DEFEAT @WWEDanielBryan at #MITB… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/LbibYJuY0B
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
“He’s going to come to the slow realization that a pathetic little man like him will never survive in this big man’s world!” @BigCassWWE has strong words for @WWEDanielBryan ahead of #MITB… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/KRiKY4N7Lu
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Botch – Big Cass is well spoken and smooth, but hasn’t really defined his character yet. This makes his promo a bit vapid, and comes off the heels of an excellent promo from Samoa Joe. This falls flat following Joe.
Sin Cara backstage interview with Dasha Fuentes
Sin Cara has known Andrade since he was fourteen years old and considered him like a brother. Then something happened. Zelina Vega takes it personally and comes out and tells Sin Cara he made Andrade weak. Sin Cara says that’s not true, and Vega asks why Andrade had her talk to Paige and get a match between them next week. Andrade Cien Almas then attacks Sin Cara from behind.
.@AndradeCienWWE BRUTALLY attacked @SinCaraWWE backstage at #SDLive. pic.twitter.com/eoo4sQdvxD
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – A great step up in competition for Almas and television time for Sin Cara. Their match next week could be the highlight of the show. This segment worked great to make me excited for it.
The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods) vs. The Miz, Samoa Joe, and Rusev
The New Day hit The Midnight Hour on The Miz and Big E scores the pin
When you’re so excited that it’s #RusevDay… #SDLive @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/x69835rov6
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
The POWER of @WWEBigE!!! #SDLive #6ManTag @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/LoPsy09F83
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 6, 2018
😲 😲 😲 #SDLive #6ManTag @WWEBigE @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/UfGTCtrS3g
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
There’s nothing but TEAMWORK here as #TheNewDay celebrates their victory over @mikethemiz @SamoaJoe & @RusevBUL! #SDLive #6ManTag pic.twitter.com/NTm0L8L5zr
— WWE (@WWE) June 6, 2018
Bodyslam – This was an awesome match with everything anyone could want. The Miz made a mistake and threw pancakes on Samoa Joe and Rusev, and they in turn attacked Miz. So The Miz got beat up by everyone in the match at some point. And everyone looked great. The only one who comes out looking bad is The Miz. And that’s what everyone wants. A great match to end a show that tried to give fans what they want from beginning to end.
