SmackDown Live

The show opens with a recap of last week's main event where AJ Styles became the new U.S. champion.

AJ Styles (C) vs. KO for the US Title
The ref failed to see Owens' shoulder being off the mat because his eye was hurt, but the decision is final and AJ retain.
Shane grants Owens a rematch for the U.S. title at SummerSlam. Owens demands a better ref, so Bryan says it should be Shane. Owens continues to freak out until Shane says it's either a match with him as the ref or no match at all.

The Usos come out pretending to be The New Day with Big E's signature intro, but once everyone realizes it's Jimmy and Jey, the crowd gives . They brag about beating up New Day last week before leaving without a confrontation.


Sami Zayn vs. Aiden English
Aiden English won

Mike and Maria Kanellis come out on the stage to make fun of Sami.


Becky Lynch and Naomi vs. Carmella and Natalya
Becky Lynch and Naomi won



Rusev vs. Chad Gable
Rusev won

Randy Orton comes down and has a staring contest with Rusev. Rusev keeps him from getting into the ring, but eventually, lets him in. Randy says Rusev has never defeated him, and if he wants an opponent for SummerSlam, he's got one.


John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (1 Contender Match) - Winner faces Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam for the WWE Championship.
Shinsuke Nakamura won and will be facing Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam for the WWE Championship.
Nakamura and Cena exchange looks at each other prior to Cena shaking his hand and holding up his hand in celebration.
The show ended with Nakamura celebrating.

Rating 70/70

The main event pretty much is what made the show stand out tonight. AJ vs. KO was pretty awesome. Good show leading up to SummerSlam.