SmackDown Live

SmackDown begins with a recap of last week, where Dolph Ziggler assaulted Kofi Kingston

Owens says he was going to do an episode of The KO Show but the people in Tulsa don't deserve it. He claims he had nothing to do with Big E being attacked last week. Kofi Kingston comes out and basically tells him to quit lying.

Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens

Kofi Kingston won

 

Bryan and Rowan come to the ring for an interview with Kayla Braxton after the break. They say the SD Tag Team division is a joke and they will be the greatest tag team of all time. Bryan talks about dedicating their life to saving the planet. 

Heavy Machinery comes to the ring and says it's time for them to get down to some serious business in the tag team division. Bryan agrees to their challenge and a ref comes to the ring. Bryan then says he refuses to defend the titles in a state with fracking.

Carmella vs. Mandy Rose

Mandy Rose won

Shane is out with Drew McIntyre and Elias after the break for Shane McMahon Appreciation Night. He says he is a humble man and just wants the best for the fans before he throws to a video package for himself.

R-Truth ends up running into the ring with Maverick right behind him. Truth hits a front suplex and a ref counts the pin on Drake. Shane gets pissed and attacks Truth with Elias and McIntyre. Shane tells Elias to pin him and he becomes the new 24/7 champion. Shane books a match with Elias and McIntyre vs. Truth and Roman Reigns. Shane says he is suspending the 24/7 rules until after the match.

Bayley vs. Lacey

Bayley won

Evans attacks Charlotte for costing her the match so Flair turns around and levels Evans with a big boot to the face. A few refs must break them apart. 

Roman Reigns and R-Truth vs. Elias and Drew McIntyre

Roman Reigns and R-Truth won  Reigns hits another Spear and tells Truth to cover Elias. He gets the pin and regains the 24/7 Title.

Rating: 70/70

Great show and matches as we get closer to WWESSD.