Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review July 3 2018
WWE Smackdown Live is coming from the Century Link Center in Omaha, Nebraska tonight and features an Independence Day United States Championship Open Challenge with Jeff Hardy defending his title. We will also see more from the newly reunited Team Hell No.
Show Opener with Team Hell No In Ring Interview with Renee Young
OH, HELL YES! We’re kicking off #SDLive with the newly-reunited #TeamHellNo! @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/8cfnjOYNzi
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
“I can assure you that #TeamHellNo is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER!” – @KaneWWE #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/FaNOf4dPz5
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
Let’s not slip into old habits now… #SDLive #TeamHellNo @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/rTlLoD2jl4
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
It must be hugging season on #SDLive!@WWEUsos isn’t too happy that #TeamHellNo was granted an #SDLive #TagTeamTitles opportunity at #ExtremeRules… pic.twitter.com/KFeaajfCL5
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
The @WWEUsos want an opportunity at the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles? Per @RealPaigeWWE, they can JOIN the title match at #ExtremeRules…if they can beat #TeamHellNo TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/N5khOu1hzW
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Got it LOCKED DOWN, Uce?!? If @WWEUsos defeat #TeamHellNo TONIGHT, they will be added to the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles Match at #ExtremeRules! @RealPaigeWWE @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/gnhwWEZkvE
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Daniel Bryan and Kane are back together and picking up where they left off, but the Uso’s aren’t the same guys they were when Team Hell No was last together. This was a great segment, especially for Paige. Her minor misspeak couldn’t be missed, but didn’t ruin it. She’s doing a fantastic job as General Manager.
Jeff Hardy Backstage
Proud to represent the 🔴, ⚪️, & 🔵… #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND will hold an #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge… NEXT! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/JkHbO7T2zI
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Jeff is doing great with these bits before his matches. They are creepy and intense, and set him up well. The red, white, and blue was done well, keeping with the theme of his usual appearance but carrying the theme of the day.
Asuka Backstage
Men…
Women…NO ONE is ready for @WWEAsuka! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/PtgoxRnncw
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Asuka’s English is getting better and she’s doing more in her promos. And she’s convincingly intimidating.
Independence Day United States Championship Open Challenge
Jeff Hardy (c) vs. The Miz
Jeff Hardy Wins by Pinfall after a Swanton Bomb
The #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge is officially OPEN… or should we say #WOKEN!??! #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/vgmfw0diXJ
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
The perfect leading man…@mikethemiz has officially ACCEPTED @JEFFHARDYBRAND‘s #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/I9TIBvVFrQ
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
This is one way to #DELETE your opponent! #USOpenChallenge #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/25RiI74ceZ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
Not even @JEFFHARDYBRAND could predict this “twist of fate!” #SDLive #USOpenChallenge @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/9L9sPmRcGX
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Can @mikethemiz celebrate his 17-year @RealWorldMTV anniversary in style by WINNING @JEFFHARDYBRAND‘s #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge on #SDLive?! pic.twitter.com/C7VvgjDhDU
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
No words needed as @mikethemiz KICKS OUT of a #WhisperInTheWind! #SDLive #USOpenChallenge @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/f3mQus3sqR
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸-MADE! @JEFFHARDYBRAND retains his #USTitle in the #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/0WoMR3k8qh
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Jeff Hardy and The Miz put on another great match to start the show. These two still have good chemistry and styles that mesh well. This could be a match we see a lot of because they do so well together. I wouldn’t mind.
James Ellsworth Backstage
#MellaIsMoney #EllsworthIsExquisite #SDLive @realellsworth pic.twitter.com/fAEQdIvxJg
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
Botch – James cuts a sexist promo for cheap heat. I had hoped they would be more creative with this angle.
The Inaugural Third of July Pancake Eating Contest with The New Day
LET THE PANCAKE POWER FLOW THROUGH YOU, @XavierWoodsPhD!!! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/glCVtHruaj
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
IHOP: International House of Positivity.
We have copyright. #SDLive @XavierWoodsPhD @TrueKofi @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/p2h5xCZ3VD
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
#SAnitY‘s @TheEricYoung @TheWWEWolfe & @KillianDain were in no mood to watch #TheNewDay‘s pancake-eating contest… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/j0HwN5j00D
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
There’s nothing sweet about the CHAOTIC ending to #TheNewDay’s 1st Annual 3rd of July Pancake Eating Contest… #SDLive #SAniTY @TheEricYoung @KillianDain @TheWWEWolfe @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/mY78gUiESb
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – The colored pancakes did not look appetizing. Sanity’s interference came as no surprise, but the ensuing melee was sufficiently satisfying.
Asuka vs. James Ellsworth with Smackdown Women’s Champion Carmella
Match Ends in Double Countout as James Ellsworth runs and Asuka chases. Carmella attacked Asuka, pushing her into the ringside barricade, and then Carmella dragged Ellsworth backstage.
Ready, @realellsworth? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/7E8qwSFk7k
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Did you REALLY think #SDLive #WomensChampion @CarmellaWWE was going to miss this #BattleOfTheSexes match? pic.twitter.com/IX68zyGhI2
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Both @WWEAsuka & @realellsworth were counted out, so NO ONE wins the match… and @CarmellaWWE is NOT happy about it! #SDLive #AsukavsEllsworth pic.twitter.com/cySOrc8mNt
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
.@realellsworth may not have been ready for @WWEAsuka tonight, but #SDLive #WomensChampion @CarmellaWWE was! pic.twitter.com/dTtcZPurJC
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
One of these days, @WWEAsuka will get her hands on @CarmellaWWE & @realellsworth… #SDLive #AsukavsEllsworth pic.twitter.com/aVFhmDsbL8
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
Botch – This was too predictable. Ellsworth is still a coward, and Carmella getting involved was obvious from the beginning. There’s a storm moving in on this program, and the ship is taking on water. Hopefully they have something better coming up to save this.
Kane and Daniel Bryan Backstage
.@KaneWWE: You’re like a brother to me.@WWEDanielBryan: You set your brother on fire!
Facts are facts… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/fhJWz7oq8Y
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – I half expected them to go to counseling in the middle of this. This is clearly going to backfire on Bryan at some point, but he’s ready to forgive and forget for now.
Aiden English with Rusev vs. WWE Champion AJ Styles
AJ Styles forces Aiden English to tap out to the Calf Crusher. Rusev attacks AJ Styles and puts him in The Accolade after the match.
Untouchable. #SDLive @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/HjNzcS4G7P
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
“At #ExtremeRules, I’m coming to break down the door, evict you, throw you out on the street, take that title, and move into the house that YOU’VE built!” Quite the game plan from @RusevBUL… #SDLive @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/Ur9Rt5oQe7
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
The #BulgarianBrute @RusevBUL just showed @AJStylesOrg he plans to add another ACCOLADE to his list at #ExtremeRules by becoming @WWE Champion! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/OuAzDUcBZD
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
The victory celebration is cut short for @AJStylesOrg as the #BulgarianBrute @RusevBUL lays out the #WWEChampion. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/cAzZBIamXw
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – AJ did okay with his promo before the match, but Rusev absolutely nailed his. The match was pretty good for how long it was, and it would be interesting to see these two get more time together. Rusev was intense in the ring and entertaining on commentary.
The Iconics Backstage
#TheIIconics will be all 😀😀 if @PeytonRoyceWWE defeats @BeckyLynchWWE NEXT on #SDLive! @BillieKayWWE pic.twitter.com/VtRAO45fWf
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Peyton and Billie are great at their mean girl role, and their accents help make them seem profusely pretentious. It works perfectly.
Carmella and James Ellsworth Backstage
.@realellsworth will have NOWHERE TO 🏃when the ENTIRE #SDLive Women’s Division encircles the ring in his rematch against @WWEAsuka… in a #LumberjackMatch!!! @RealPaigeWWE @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/05Z0ucIJto
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Paige teasing Ellsworth is hilarious. Carmella is clearly disgusted with him. His rematch with Asuka will be a Lumberjack Match, so he will get beat up by all the ladies next week. There may be a chance at saving this.
Becky Lynch vs. Peyton Royce with Billie Kay
Becky Lynch wins by Submission forcing a tap out from Peyton Royce with the Disarmer.
Iconic. #SDLive @PeytonRoyceWWE @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/aAUr0loW6J
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018
Consider @PeytonRoyceWWE DISARMED courtesy of the #IrishLassKicker @BeckyLynchWWE! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/zhc5srpLbl
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Burn bright, girl on 🔥! #SDLive @BeckyLynchWWE @PeytonRoyceWWE pic.twitter.com/PmDbnCqdph
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Peyton and Billie are not the best wrestlers on the roster, but they do well enough and their psychology carries them, especially Peyton. She got smoother as this match went on, and when she gets aggressive it works really well for her presence in the ring.
Shinsuke Nakamura Backstage
“I will take his pride, take his honor, and then, I will take his #USChampionship!” @ShinsukeN is watching you, @JEFFHARDYBRAND…. #SDLive #ExtremeRules pic.twitter.com/cetP0oVGWb
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Shinsuke is just as weird as Jeff, so this feud seems natural, and could be better than his feud with AJ if they give it a real chance.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) vs. Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan)
If The Usos Win they are in the Tag Team Championship Match at Extreme Rules
Kane pins Jey Uso after a Chokeslam.
UP NEXT: Can @WWEUsos LOCK DOWN their opportunity to challenge The #BludgeonBrothers for the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles? pic.twitter.com/vWKvk9tdRE
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
It’s just like ol’ times for #TeamHellNo @WWEDanielBryan & @KaneWWE as they join forces against @WWEUsos RIGHT NOW on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/EWiRKUyaeC
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Is #TeamHellNo exhibiting some ring rust as a duo in this #SDLive main event pitting @WWEDanielBryan & @KaneWWE against The @WWEUsos?! pic.twitter.com/Claw6MPPsh
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
FULL SPEED COLLISION!! @WWEUsos @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE @TeamHellNovsTheUsos #SDLive pic.twitter.com/hb851CJjaW
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
#SDLive #TagTeamChampions The #BludgeonBrothers are always watching… pic.twitter.com/31nEpP2Kkg
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018
Bodyslam – Incredible match, great story, and just a lot of fun to watch. The crowd loved it and we were glued to the screen at home. The finish shows Kane is still an unstoppable monster, and it’s pretty obvious that Bryan is going to face him at some point. But Team Hell No should be fun while it lasts.
