Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE Smackdown Live Results and Review June 12 2018
Tonight WWE Smackdown Live comes from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The final show before the Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View features a non-title match between United States Champion Jeff Hardy and Shinsuke Nakamura after a war of words on Twitter between them. Daniel Bryan will face Shelton Benjamin and General Manager Paige will be hosting a Women’s Money in the Bank Summit.
Women’s Money In The Bank Summit hosted by General Manager Paige with Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Lana
Paige introduces the women representing Smackdown Live at Money in the Bank, and says she doesn’t care which one of them win, as long as one of them brings the Money in the Bank briefcase back to her house. The ladies begin bickering and making their case as to why they will win. The Iconics then arrive and make fun of them all in turn. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville come out and declare the talent out of the ring is superior to the talent in the ring. Becky Lynch leads the MitB competitors in the attack on the four women outside the ring. The women fight until officials arrive to end the melee.
Will one of these women bring the Women’s #MITB contract to @RealPaigeWWE‘s HOUSE #SDLive?!? @NaomiWWE @LanaWWE @MsCharlotteWWE @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/mw4P4BlSsV
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
“I’m willing to risk it all. I’m ready to go through anyone… even if it means my best friend. How’s your arm, by the way?” @BeckyLynchWWE knows it’s every woman for herself at #MITB! #SDLive @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/YMhS59aUa5
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2018
It seems @BillieKayWWE @PeytonRoyceWWE @WWE_MandyRose & @SonyaDevilleWWE object to the four women representing #SDLive in this Sunday’s #MITB #LadderMatch… pic.twitter.com/P98gvApNOs
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – Paige is doing well in her role, the banter between the women was entertaining, and The Iconics were on fire. Obviously, there will be an 8 Woman Tag Team Match later tonight.
Daniel Bryan vs. Shelton Benjamin
Daniel Bryan forces Shelton Benjamin to tap out to the Heel Hook.
4 years later. #OccupyRaw ➡️ #OccupySDLive? #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/nHfwYJwsfS
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Nice try, @WWEDanielBryan… #SDLive @Sheltyb803 pic.twitter.com/BFnUN8g85S
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2018
For the first time EVER, @Sheltyb803 is encountering @WWEDanielBryan in the ring, and it seems he may have found the #YESMan‘s weakness! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/ofSUoDHaIY
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
YES! YES! YES! The #HeelHook spells the end for @Sheltyb803 as @WWEDanielBryan picks up important momentum before #MITB! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/w9FdiAcsy0
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – Incredible match to open the show, though it had a shaky start. Great story in the ring, classic mat wrestling, and two top tier athletes showing solid fundamentals. Everything a great pro wrestling match should be. And the crowd still loves Daniel Bryan passionately.
General Manager Paige Backstage
Paige encounters Asuka who says she wants a match with Carmella tonight. Paige says she can’t do that, but she can make it a 10 Woman Tag Team match tonight, which appeases Asuka. Paige then comes across The Miz dressed as an official, and he wants to referee the match between Rusev and Samoa Joe tonight. Paige resists, knowing he just wants to interfere with his MitB competition, but ends up giving Miz what he wants.
A #SDLive General Manager’s work is never done! @RealPaigeWWE adds @CarmellaWWE & @WWEAsuka to tonight’s main event + @mikethemiz will be the special guest referee for @RusevBUL vs. @SamoaJoe! pic.twitter.com/mJNO0LaCee
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Botch – Paige letting Miz be the referee didn’t make much sense the way this played out, but she did the best she could with what she was given. Miz had a little stumble on the script, but that could be because it was confusing material. Otherwise, Paige is nailing it tonight.
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Jerry “The King” Lawler on stage interview with WWE Champion AJ Styles
Welcome home, @JerryLawler! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/EqLj6LF5bu
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
“I’m sorry… I’m sorry I didn’t knock off his HEAD WITH MY FIST!” – a fired up @AJStylesOrg #MITB #SDLive pic.twitter.com/dzQPcrFM3k
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Is #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg SORRY for losing his cool during last week’s contract signing with @ShinsukeN on #SDLive? pic.twitter.com/iUl4KIROZ3
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – You can’t do a wrestling show in Memphis without The King. AJ cut a solid promo and Memphis got to see Jerry Lawler. Styles is definitely on edge going into Money In The Bank, and at his wits end with Nakamura.
Rusev accompanied by Aiden English vs. Samoa Joe with special guest referee The Miz
Rusev lands a Machka Kick and pins Samoa Joe. The Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Rusev after the match and climbs a ladder to take the MitB briefcase. Inside the briefcase were pancakes, a prank from The New Day.
New haircut, same threat. #SDLive @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/rvgveNvhgL
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
INCOMING!!!!! #SDLive @RusevBUL @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/6bRVqRRtlz
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2018
The intensity of @SamoaJoe can only be matched by the intensity of special guest referee @mikethemiz! #SDLive @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/38yEtD3gaV
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2018
Uhhh… @mikethemiz, you want to start counting? #SDLive @SamoaJoe @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/bLN2P3wZ0K
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Adding insult to injury, a victorious @RusevBUL plows @SamoaJoe with a ladder! #SDLive #MITB pic.twitter.com/oDsR8pr71x
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
#ALister @mikethemiz was expecting the , but all he got were in the ! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/D5znFjwslc
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – Rusev and Samoa Joe match up incredibly well, in both size and style. This was a great match that I hope to see again soon in a longer format. The post match antics were quite entertaining.
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. United States Champion Jeff Hardy – Non- Title Match
Jeff Hardy wins by Disqualification after a low blow from Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura hits a Kinshasa after the match and counts to ten.
Things are about to get EXTREME…
Because your #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND is in the building! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/7wNKrqyHCH
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
#TheArtist is here. #SDLive @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/UkFiiRzZwu
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Can @ShinsukeN get past #USChampion @JEFFHARDYBRAND just days before he meets @AJStylesOrg in a #LastManStanding match for the #WWEChampionship at #MITB?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/MGuescFgjx
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
You don’t want to frighten a #WhisperInTheWind… #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/i19xgqMeGR
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – Another great style matchup that made for an impressive performance. Regardless of how things play out at Money In The Bank, these two should find their way into a feud afterward. They both have unorthodox styles that aren’t even similar, but they came together smoothly. The match had their signatures, but wasn’t close to what these are capable of. This is another match that left me wanting more. But without a low blow disqualification finish.
Carmella Backstage Interview with Renee Young
Is @CarmellaWWE CONCERNED about tonight’s 10-Woman Tag? PUH-LEASE! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/OxhsVebdpf
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – Carmella continues to be a sensational shallow and unaware champion, and looks good doing it.
Big Cass Backstage Interview with Renee Young
There will be NO height requirement when @WWEDanielBryan steps into the ring against the confident @BigCassWWE this Sunday at #MITB! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/9em7U8CPzT
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Botch – Big Cass is well spoken and can probably do well if given better material. The roller coaster sign promo was just silly. This won’t get him heat, it will get him written off as boring and lame.
Charlotte Flar, Becky Lynch, Naomi, Lana, and Asuka vs. Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, and Carmella
Asuka makes Carmella tap out to the Asuka Lock.
Not today, @WWEUniverse, not today… #SDLive @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/Uw6LYq6UgF
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2018
The #10WomanTag action is INTENSE on #SDLive as @BeckyLynchWWE @MsCharlotteWWE @NaomiWWE @LanaWWE & @WWEAsuka battle @BillieKayWWE @PeytonRoyceWWE @SonyaDevilleWWE @WWE_MandyRose & @CarmellaWWE! pic.twitter.com/MB1Ewddpva
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Iconic. #SDLive @MsCharlotteWWE @PeytonRoyceWWE @BillieKayWWE pic.twitter.com/sSGrG3wWvB
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
.@CarmellaWWE TAPS to @WWEAsuka!!!!!
If this happens Sunday, we’ll have ourselves a NEW #SDLive #WomensChampion. #MITB #10WomanTag pic.twitter.com/mKSR1fNfqD
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
If @WWEAsuka wins the #SDLive #WomensTitle this Sunday, she just might have SOMEONE watching her every move following #MITB… pic.twitter.com/sA37cR6y6Y
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Who’s ready? #SDLive #MITB #10WomanTag @WWEAsuka @LanaWWE @MsCharlotteWWE @NaomiWWE @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/uaS2O5ZLin
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2018
Bodyslam – As confusing as a match this big is, this one worked out. There were a lot of great matchups throughout, and the finish gave the fans what they wanted. There were some botched moves and awkward moments, but the pace of the match kept the fans from being able to dwell on them. Overall, it was a good way to lead into Money In The Bank while having pieces set up for afterward. The ending is definitely foreshadowing an Asuka victory at the Pay-Per-View.
