Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review July 24 2018
WWE Smackdown Live comes from Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana this week. Smackdown General Manager Paige has announced that she will reveal the WWE Champion AJ Styles’ opponent at SummerSlam this evening. With The Miz’ new show Miz & Mrs. premiering after tonight’s Smackdown, there is certain to be an appearance from him.
Show Opener with the Arrival of The Miz, Maryse, and their baby girl Monroe Sky.
The #AListers have arrived! Welcome back to #SDLive @marysemizanin, and look who’s making her #SDLive debut… #MonroeSky!!!! @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/eYetPOB98m
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
#FutureSuperstar #MonroeSky #SDLive@MaryseMizanin @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/TNzvCSNLWb
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Of course the show opens with the arrival of Miz & Mrs. and their baby girl. The crowd roared as they filed out of the limousine, and I’m with them.
Randy Orton In Ring
#TheViper kicks off #SDLive. Will he explain his recent malicious actions towards @JEFFHARDYBRAND? @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/1ZUAzyXozN
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
A look of a man with no regrets. #SDLive @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/Zy9jcVi3hK
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
“I started my career as a #LegendKiller, and now 16 years later I realize who the TRUE #LegendKiller is…. it’s EACH and EVERY one of you!” – @RandyOrton #SDLive pic.twitter.com/wBPucNI7y6
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
#TheViper @RandyOrton blames each and every one of YOU for leading him to attack @JEFFHARDYBRAND TWICE… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/px2rj13roJ
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
From this point forward, you can refer to @RandyOrton by three little words… R.K.O!#SDLive @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/8jMr70insU
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Orton took the hard heel turn and blames his actions against Jeff Hardy on the fans. He has taken on an anti-internet smark, indie darling adversary role. I absolutely loved it, and Orton is better as a heel anyway. How does a heel get real heat in the internet age of fans obsessed with their own opinions? Take shots at their obsessions.
Rusev with Lana vs. Andrade Cien Almas with Zelina Vega
Almas pins Rusev after a Hammerlock DDT.
Is #ElIdolo about to RUIN #RusevDay? @AndradeCienWWE goes one-on-one with @RusevBUL RIGHT NOW on #SDLive! @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/eyPi7tok9U
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
#TranquiloPose x2#SDLive @AndradeCienWWE @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/RiYullnFfp
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
#RusevPose x2?#RusevDay @LanaWWE @RusevBUL #SDLive pic.twitter.com/C0HSIYOpTb
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
NOT TRANQUILO! #SDLive @AndradeCienWWE @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/7IGTPudZBS
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Is @AndradeCienWWE looking to turn #RusevDay into #ElDíaDelÍdolo as he battles @RusevBUL?!#SDLive @LanaWWE @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/GLG8FxTwMr
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Hit the #RavishingRussian? Expect to get TACKLED! #SDLive @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/LgfRZWgBTp
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
After a distraction by @WWEDramaKing & @LanaWWE, @RusevBUL ends up on the losing end against @AndradeCienWWE. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/2IbNi9O6Ri
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – I want this match again, longer and without interference. This was a great matchup of contrasting styles, and could be one we see more of in the future as a championship rivalry.
R Truth and Tye Dillinger in Locker Room
UP NEXT: Can @RonKillings show @SamoaJoe WHAT’S UP in one-on-one action on #SDLive? pic.twitter.com/aM0kxD2WBD
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – R Truth and Tye Dillinger have chemistry. Maybe a tag team is in their future. Both could benefit from such a pairing.
Aiden English, Lana, and Rusev Backstage
“Maybe NONE of you is good for #RusevDay!” – @RusevBUL to @WWEDramaKing & @LanaWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/9mMgmgbmrU
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
“THAT’S ENOUGH! MAYBE NEITHER OF YOU IS GOOD FOR #RUSEVDAY!” – @RusevBUL
#SDLive @LanaWWE @WWEDramaKing pic.twitter.com/MjQRIce8TY
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Lana and English fighting for Rusev’s favor didn’t work out. Rusev powefully pushed them away. This was not a pleasant Rusev Day, and anyone in Rusev’s path should be afraid.
R Truth vs. Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe win by Submission, forcing R Truth to tap out to the Coquina Clutch.
Welcome back to the ring, @RonKillings…
Now meet your opponent. #SDLive @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/S4bnDekH1J
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
A dangerous, dangerous man grips the victory. #SDLive @SamoaJoe @RonKillings pic.twitter.com/CVcoVtEXDR
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – R Truth came out on fire and going big, including almost launching himself out of the ring when hitting Joe with a corner splash. But after getting in three moves, Joe took control and squashed Truth. I missed R Truth and am glad to see him back.
Asuka Backstage Interview with
.@WWEAsuka is SO EXCITED for #WWEEvolution, and she’s READY to face @BillieKayWWE NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/N7Fhkzwa6X
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Asuka is excited for Evolution and to face Billie Kay. It’s hard to not get excited watching an excited Asuka.
Asuka vs. Billie Kay with Peyton Royce
Asuka pins Billie Kay after a Kick Combination.
….Ready for her? #SDLive @WWEAsuka pic.twitter.com/NIvIbLhC6N
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
#TheIIconics‘ @BillieKayWWE has incurred the wrath of @WWEAsuka, and that’s…not good. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/6flhEPCDqT
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Friends help friends escape the clutches of @WWEAsuka. #SDLive @BillieKayWWE @PeytonRoyceWWE pic.twitter.com/DwQ2IZHNmH
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
.@WWEAsuka = @PeytonRoyceWWE = #TheEmpress is victorious! #SDLive @BillieKayWWE pic.twitter.com/nta0IP301f
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Billie Kay is great at what she does. Her posture after she slapped Asuka who then rose to her feet told more of a story than anything she could say. That’s the kind of subtle performance that earns her a place on the roster that many critical fans don’t understand, but it is the essential psychology of a successful professional wrestler. Asuka was good too, but it was basically a squash match for her. She didn’t even do a finisher. She just beat up Billie Kay and pinned her.
Shinsuke Nakamura in Locker Room
.@ShinsukeN feels your pain, @JEFFHARDYBRAND… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/RIt0FL9SwY
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Shinsuke is somehow creepier than Jeff Hardy and the Bludgeon Brothers. I can’t quite articulate why, but he is creating a deeper emotional reaction in my every week.
Smackdown General Manager Paige In Ring to Announce AJ Syles’ Opponent at SummerSlam
Now this is some STRATUS-FYING NEWS!!! Per #SDLive @RealPaigeWWE, @trishstratuscom & @AmyDumas will take part in #WWEEvolution! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/lJFVHxdwYX
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Who could be @AJStylesOrg‘s PHENOMENAL opponent for #SummerSlam? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/DxPFumeSbt
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
“There’s nothing you can’t do in this world! There’s nothing you can’t accomplish!” As a proud father, @AJStylesOrg discusses what he will tell his daughter upon hearing the news of #WWEEvolution. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/PgMRhsr0mc
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
#WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg‘s #SummerSlam opponent is… @realellsworth!?!?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/v1vFcMKBZE
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
#SDLive GM @RealPaigeWWE has TWO WORDS FOR YA, @realellsworth… YOU’RE FIRED!!!! pic.twitter.com/hgN03bUEJI
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
What a way to go out… #SDLive @realellsworth pic.twitter.com/iZB7q76TFc
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
With @RealPaigeWWE preoccupied with FIRING @realellsworth, did @SamoaJoe just TAKE the #WWEChampionship match against @AJStylesOrg at #SummerSlam?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/eA7VpaGZV8
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
“TICK TOCK, CHAMP!”
Did @SamoaJoe just SIGN the contract to face @AJStylesOrg for the #WWETitle at #SummerSlam? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/6iyBTZhj9i
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – James Ellsworth getting fired and Paige literally kicking him out of the building was the most satisfying moment in WWE of this year. It was quickly superseded by the revelation that AJ Styles will be facing Samoa Joe at SummerSlam, which is now the most satisfying moment in WWE this year.
Samoa Joe and Paige Backstage
“What you had planned; that was pedestrian. But what I did? That was PHENOMENAL!” – @SamoaJoe to #SDLive GM @RealPaigeWWE pic.twitter.com/ANKLzBkrwi
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Samoa Joe’s promo ability is second to none. Leading into Paige and Carmella was excellent.
Carmella (c) vs. Becky Lynch
If Becky Lynch Wins, She Faces Carmella for the Smackdown Women’s Championship at SummerSlam.
Becky Lynch wins by Submission, forcing the tap out from Carmella with the Disarm Her.
Can @BeckyLynchWWE bring some STRAIGHT FIRE to the #BiggestPartyOfTheSummer? She has to go through #SDLive #WomensChampion @CarmellaWWE first! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/YcAo6b7GWc
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Straight flexibility. #SDLive @BeckyLynchWWE @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/KfC3LsSmsG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Is it time for #BeckyBalboa to rise again?! @BeckyLynchWWE is looking to earn a #SDLive #WomensChampionship match against @CarmellaWWE at #SummerSlam! pic.twitter.com/tApGdbaXfx
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Consider the #PrincessOfStatenIsland: DISARMED!@CarmellaWWE taps which means #BeckyBalboa @BeckyLynchWWE is GOING to #SummerSlam! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/YA6RGYdnew
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Take it all in, #BeckyBalboa, because you’re challenging @CarmellaWWE for the #SDLive #WomensTitle at #SummerSlam! @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/UjGLMUfJg1
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Both women were at their best, and the inspired performances of the women’s division continues this week. Carmella was better than usual, and Becky really was straight fire.
Bludgeon Brothers Backstage
“It doesn’t matter who survives, because the same fate awaits the winner…”
“A BLUDGEONING!” #SDLive @LukeHarperWWE @ERICKROWAN pic.twitter.com/tOdHJGhKWh
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – A short and sweet promo, without getting too strange or goofy. This is a perfect Bludgeon Brothers promo.
#1 Contender Tag Team Tournament Match
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods with Kofi Kingston) vs. Sanity (Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dane with Eric Young) with The Usos on commentary
Xavier Woods pins Alexander Wolfe after the Up, Up, Down, Down double team maneuver with Big E. The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) entered the arena after the match and called out The Usos for next week.
Embrace the #inSAnitY. #SDLive @TheEricYoung @Killain @TheWWEWolfe pic.twitter.com/DeFiiQNMXx
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Look who’s at ringside… and they have PANCAKES!!! #SDLive @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/0lXlFA7EUm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Feel the pure pain of the #BeastOfBelfast! #SDLive @KillainDain @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/UxGjkbdYB1
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
.@XavierWoodsPhD is on FIRE!! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/VO8NkQe3fc
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Which team is going to the FINALS of the #SDLive tag team tournament to receive a #TagTeamTitles opportunity at #SummerSlam: #TheNewDay or #SAnitY?! pic.twitter.com/LwndSjuMKC
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
#TheNewDay has advanced in the #SDLive #TagTeamTournament! #SDLive @XavierWoodsPhD @TrueKofi @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/H0n6WfUKwe
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Did you miss them? #TheBar #SDLive @WWECesaro @WWESheamus pic.twitter.com/q2baUHF3dx
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Enough cannot be said about how spectacular these two teams are in the ring together. They have a chemistry that betrays how long they’ve been performing together. The New Day vs. Sanity could be feud of the year if this continues.
Miz and Maryse with Paige Backstage
It’s time for daddy to take matters into his own hands! #MonroeSky joins the #MizAndMrs #PremiereParty… NEXT! @mikethemiz @MaryseMizanin pic.twitter.com/6nZuqPUHGw
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – Sin Cara babysitting, that’s what I really want to see.
Miz & Mrs. Premier Party with The Miz, Maryse, and Monroe Sky In Ring
Forever an #AList entrance. #SDLive #MizAndMrs @mikethemiz @MaryseMizanin pic.twitter.com/yThNtbGwlV
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
“Let’s face it. The EVOLUTION started with me!” – @MaryseMizanin #MizandMrs #WWEEvolution #SDLive @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/yjl6daBuDm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 25, 2018
Did @mikethemiz and @MaryseMizanin just FOOL @WWEDanielBryan and the ENTIRE @WWEUniverse?! YES! YES! YES! #SDLive #MizAndMrs pic.twitter.com/rfBiK03smH
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
“That baby was an ACTOR! Did you really think I’d bring my baby to a city like this?!”
SHOCKING actions from @mikethemiz… #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/8jwJQBSFXy
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
If you want to see #TheAListCouple and the REAL #MonroeSky tune into #MizAndMrs RIGHT NOW on @USA_Network! #SDLive @mikethemiz @MaryseMizanin pic.twitter.com/P7Q4uN1Zar
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2018
Bodyslam – This was the least tasteless segment WWE has ever aired with a tossed baby. Relativity earns this a positive rating, and I’m leaving it at that.
