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WWE SmackDown live results: Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas

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The build to the Royal Rumble continues tonight on SmackDown from Birmingham, Alabama.

WWE Champion Daniel Bryan defends against AJ Styles at the Royal Rumble. Last week, Styles viciously attacked Bryan after his match. Bryan was enraged that Styles attacked him. He promises to show Styles an even more vicious side tonight.

Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with Andrade “Cien” Almas. Almas pinned Mysterio in a tag match last week, and they tore the house down when they were in the ring together.

Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair and Carmella in a number one contender’s match last Tuesday. Lynch now takes on SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka at the Royal Rumble. Both are scheduled to appear tonight ahead of their championship match.

The Miz and Shane McMahon will challenge SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar at the Royal Rumble. Tonight, Miz throws McMahon “The Best Birthday Bash In The World.” Plus, Carmella takes on Sonya Deville.

Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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Becky Lynch arrived in the back of the arena. Kayla Braxton tried to interview her but Lynch is going to call out Asuka in the ring. She walked off and threw the keys at Braxton.

The New Day was with Heavy Machinery making milkshakes. Otis Dozovic puts a bunch of gross things in a blender and drank it. Lynch walks in and drinks some of Dozovic’s milkshake. They shake hands and Lynch notes it’s a little weak.

Lynch made her way down to the ring. The fans love Lynch and broke into a loud “Becky” chant. Lynch noted she’s the one that made the SmackDown Women’s championship mean something. Lynch promised to win the title back at the Royal Rumble.

This brought out Asuka. She noted that Lynch is all talk and hype. Asuka said after the Royal Rumble Lynch won’t be in Charlotte Flair’s shadow. Instead, Lynch will be in Asuka’s shadow.

This brought out the IIconics. They said it doesn’t matter who wins between Lynch and Asuka because they’ll win the Royal Rumble and headline Wrestlemania. Lynch challenged either Billie Kay or Peyton Royce to face her right now. 

Becky Lynch defeated Peyton Royce (w/Billie Kay)

Asuka sat at ringside for the match. In the back, Lacey Evans is shown watching the match.

Lynch was firmly in control of the match. Royce caught Lynch with a punch to take over. She slowed the pace down. Lynch made a comeback and caught Royce with a clothesline. Royce rolled to the floor and Kay checked on her. Lynch tried to attack but Royce rocked her with a clothesline to take over.

Back from commercial, Royce had the advantage but Lynch fought back. Lynch sat on the turnbuckle but Royce caught her with a kick for a near fall. Royce tried to pin Lynch but she rolled threw and locked on the Dis-arm-her for the win.

After the match, Asuka jumped in the ring and screamed at Lynch. The IIconics tried to walk away but Asuka chased Kay and threw her in the ring for a match.

Asuka defeated Billie Kay

Asuka dominated the match. She locked on her version of Lynch’s Dis-arm-her. Kay rolled her up for a near fall but Asuka reversed into the Asuka lock for the win.

After the match, Asuka and Lynch went face-to-face.

AJ Styles’ music hit and he walked down to the ring. Corey Graves wondered why he was out there. Styles them jumped into the crowd and walked up the steps.

AJ Styles went to the concession stand like Daniel Bryan did last week. He had a bunch of hot dogs and popcorn. He noted the fans are allowed to eat whatever they want. He promised to beat Bryan at the Royal Rumble.

Styles then started throwing t-shirts into the crowd of fans to celebrate. Suddenly, Daniel Bryan attacked Styles. They brawled and Bryan ended up going through a table.

In the back, The Usos were in the middle of a photo shoot. A delivery came for Jimmy. He assumed it was an early anniversary gift from Naomi. It was actually a letter from Mandy Rose and her hotel room key. Jey wondered what his brother Jimmy is going to do.

Samoa Joe was walking in the back towards the ring for his match. He passed by EC3 who was admiring himself in a mirror. 

Kayla Braxton interviewed Andrade “Cien” Almas and Zelina Vega. Almas noted that Mysterio was his idol but times are different now. He promised to defeat Mysterio later tonight. Vega guaranteed that Almas is going win the Royal Rumble.

Samoa Joe vs. Mustafa Ali

The match never happened. Joe attacked Ali before the bell rang. He threw him into the ring post and beat him down at ringside. He threw him into the ring post again and Ali went flying.

Joe teased walking away but came back. He teased power bombing Ali through the announce table but threw him into the barricade instead.

In the back, Sonya Deville asked Mandy Rose if she’s sure about giving her hotel room key to Jimmy Uso. Rose noted she hates Naomi so much and wants to break up their marriage. She left for her date.

Rey Mysterio was walking backstage towards the ring. He ran into Nikki Cross. She was standing behind a fence shouting at Mysterio. 

Kayla Braxton asked Samoa Joe why provoked him to attack Ali. Joe laughed at her and said that it wasn’t an attack. He entering his first Royal Rumble and promised to win. All 29 superstars in the match are his targets. 

Andrade “Cien” Almas (w/ Zelina Vega) defeated Rey Mysterio

This was a great match with innovative moves and fast-paced back and forth action. They traded moves early but Mysterio slowed the pace down with a side headlock. Almas grabbed the mask and threw Mysterio into the ropes. Mysterio regained control and went right back to the headlock.

Almas took over and worked over the elbow. Mysterio tried to break free by bouncing off the ropes but Almas held on. Mysterio leaped off the second rope into the head scissors. He went for the 619 but Almas avoided the move. Almas went for the hammerlock DDT but Mysterio rolled him up for a two count.

In an awesome spot, Almas caught Mysterio in the electric chair. Mysterio leaned forward and they fell over the top rope to the floor. Almas landed on his knees and got back up to his feet with Mysterio still on his shoulders. He then swung Mysterio around into a sit out powerbomb.

Back from commercial, Almas missed the double knees in the corner. He caught Mysterio but Mysterio countered into a DDT for a close near fall. Almas threw Mysterio into the turnbuckle and hit the double knees in the corner for a two count.

Mysterio tried to climb to the top turnbuckle but Almas tripped him. He was caught between the middle and top turnbuckle. Almas went for the double foot stomp but Mysterio pushed him to the apron. Mysterio followed up with a hurricanrana sending Almas to the floor. Mysterio then hit a huge seated Senton to the floor.

Almas caught Mysterio with a back elbow for a near fall. Mysterio went for the Canadian Destroyer like last week but Almas countered. Almas went for a moonsault but Mysterio moved. Almas landed on his feet and hit standing moonsault for a near fall.

Mysterio fought back and hit the Canadian Destroyer for a close two count. Mysterio went for the 619 but Almas caught him in a Samoan drop. Mysterio reversed into the crucifix bomb for a very close near fall.

Mysterio hit the 619 and climbed to the top rope. Vega jumped up on the apron and distracted the referee. Almas yanked Mysterio’s legs and crotched him on the turnbuckle. He then hit the hammerlock DDT on Mysterio off the top turnbuckle for the win.

At the hotel, Jimmy Uso approached a hotel room door. After the commercial, Jimmy finally knocked on the door and entered the room. Rose was sitting in a chair in a black robe.

She told Jimmy not to be shy and to come closer. She took off the robe to reveal sexy black lingerie. Jimmy stopped her and told her they can’t do this. Suddenly, a photographer jumped out and took a bunch of pictures and ran off.

Rose then laid out her entire plan to Jimmy to destroy Naomi. Rose noted she doesn’t want Jimmy and just hates Naomi. She said Naomi’s never going to be as hot as her. Rose said when Naomi sees the pictures of Jimmy and Rose it’ll destroy her.

Jimmy left and Naomi walked in. They brawled in the hotel room. Rose threw Naomi over a chair and ran out. Jimmy ran back in to check on her. Naomi was unhappy she didn’t Rose get back like she wanted to. 

The Miz came out to celebrate Shane McMahon’s birthday with “The Best Birthday Bash In The World.” The ring was dressed up with a birthday sign and balloons. There are also two cakes, a table of presents and the Best in the World trophy. The fans chanted “Happy Birthday.” McMahon noted he doesn’t like making a big deal out of his birthday.

Miz gave McMahon a pair of Jordan’s as a present. McMahon loved the shoes. Miz then showed a video package on McMahon’s career. McMahon thanked Miz for opening up a few weeks ago. McMahon decided to share as well. He said as a kid his dream was to be Tag Team champions. His original partner was going to be Andre The Giant. McMahon’s happy to be teaming with Miz. Miz and the crowd then sang Happy Birthday to McMahon.

This brought out The Bar. They noted that McMahon’s father wasn’t at the celebration. McMahon pointed out that The Bar attacked Miz last week. He challenged Sheamus to take on the Miz right now. Miz said he’s not dressed to wrestle. McMahon pointed out he wasn’t ready at the Best in the World tournament. Miz finally agreed to the match.

The Miz (w/Shane McMahon) defeated Sheamus (w/Cesaro)

Miz competed in his dress pants and shirt. Miz sent Sheamus to the floor and he almost fell into the cake. Sheamus gained control and rocked Miz with a knee in the corner.

Miz fought back and hit the running dropkicks in the corner. Sheamus took back over with a clothesline. Cesaro tried to interfere but McMahon pulled him off the apron and Cesaro fell into the cake. Miz then rolled up Sheamus for the win.

After the match, Sheamus attacked Miz and beat him down. McMahon made the save and attacked Sheamus. McMahon then hit the coast-to-coast on Sheamus with Miz holding up a part of the cake in front of Sheamus. Miz and McMahon held up the Best in the World trophy.

Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas set for WWE SmackDown

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Rey Mysterio and Andrade “Cien” Almas are set to have their second televised singles match in WWE.

WWE has announced Mysterio vs. Almas for Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown. The matchup was set up on this week’s show, with Almas teaming with Samoa Joe and defeating Mysterio & Mustafa Ali. Almas pinned Mysterio after countering the 619 and then hitting a gutbuster and the hammerlock DDT.

Mysterio and Almas also faced each other on the November 6, 2018 edition of SmackDown, with Mysterio defeating Almas and getting a spot on SmackDown’s men’s division team for Survivor Series.

Mysterio and Almas have both already been announced as entrants for this year’s men’s Royal Rumble match. Both were surprise participants in last year’s Rumble. Mysterio made his return to WWE in the match, and Almas appeared in it during his reign as NXT Champion.

Tuesday’s SmackDown is being held at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

NXT Largo, FL, live results: Six-man tag main event

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Thursday night’s estimated attendance: 250 people.

– Mansoor Al-Shehail defeated Rick Bugez

Mansoor hit a stunner off the turnbuckle to win.

– Jessie Elaban & Kacy Catanzaro defeated Aliyah & Vanessa Borne

Borne and Aliyah had mirrors and kept checking themselves out throughout the match. Borne hit a side slam that she set up with a cartwheel to win.

– Riddick Moss did an in-ring promo where he thanked “The Riddick Regiment” for his speedy recovery and kept repeating it over and over until Jeet Rama’s music played.

– Jeet Rama defeated Riddick Moss

Rama won with a roll-up, but he was destroyed by Moss after the match.

– Jaxson Ryker (w/ Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) defeated Stacey Ervin Jr.

Ryker hit a sit-out chokeslam to get the victory.

– Raul Mendoza & Humberto Carrillo defeated Cezar Bononi & Adrian Jaoude

They had a good back-and-forth match, with Mendoza hitting a 450 to win.

– Punishment Martinez defeated Kona Reeves

Martinez connected with a big lariat and then used the Hell’s Gate submission for the win. After the match, Martinez hit his chokeslam on Reeves for the crowd.

– Candice LeRae defeated Deonna Purrazzo

Very good action here — would love to see this on a bigger stage someday. LeRae hit the Unprettier to end it.

– NXT North American Champion Ricochet, Keith Lee & Matt Riddle defeated Shane Thorne, Johnny Gargano & Kassius Ohno

Lee has new self-sung theme music that debuted here — and he followed it up with an encore of the loudest chop of the night to Thorne.

The crowd was in awe of this match throughout since every combination was interesting. Ohno and Gargano tried to keep Riddle grounded by taking out his leg. Ricochet ran wild to clear the ring towards the end and put Thorne down with the Cradle Shock.

WWE SmackDown video highlights: Rey vs. Almas, Nikki Cross appears

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SmackDown’s men’s and women’s division teams for Survivor Series took shape on this week’s episode.

Daniel Bryan and The Miz were made co-captains of the men’s team, with Miz picking Shane McMahon to join them and Bryan agreeing with it. Bryan picked Rey Mysterio for the fourth spot, but Miz said he had to impress against Andrade “Cien” Almas. Bryan and Miz then chose wrestlers to face off in the main event. Bryan selected Jeff Hardy and Miz picked Samoa Joe.

Following Joe’s win, the episode closed with dissension between Team SmackDown after Joe got in Bryan’s face and Bryan attacked him.

Charlotte Flair, Asuka, Naomi, Carmella, and Sonya Deville were chosen for the women’s team, which led to an angle where Mandy Rose came out instead of Charlotte and wanted to know why she wasn’t picked.

Five tag teams from Raw will also face five tag teams from SmackDown in a traditional Survivor Series elimination match. The Usos will captain the SmackDown team after defeating The New Day last night, and they picked New Day to team with them at the pay-per-view.

Becky Lynch responded to Ronda Rousey’s comments from Raw. She issued an open challenge, which was answered by NXT’s Nikki Cross.

More coverage from last night —

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Daniel Bryan and The Miz will be co-captains at Survivor Series

Daniel Bryan and The Miz add Shane McMahon to their Survivor Series team

The New Day vs. The Usos (winners captain SmackDown’s tag division team)

Daniel Bryan picks Rey Mysterio, Miz says he has to impress against Almas

Becky Lynch responds to Ronda Rousey, Nikki Cross answers Lynch’s open challenge

Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Cross

Daniel Bryan picks Jeff Hardy, Miz picks Samoa Joe to face off in this week’s main event

Shinsuke Nakamura says he’ll give Seth Rollins a knee to face at Survivor Series

Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas, Randy Orton gives Mysterio a post-match RKO

AJ Styles promises to defeat Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series

Paige reveals SmackDown’s women’s team for Survivor Series

Samoa Joe vs. Jeff Hardy (winner gets final spot on Survivor Series men’s team)

SmackDown fallout: Lynch says being born tough isn’t as long-lasting as being made tough

SmackDown fallout: Mysterio calls it a great honor to be chosen by Daniel Bryan

WWE SmackDown live results: Styles vs. Almas, Nakamura vs. Rusev

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Tonight’s SmackDown from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma features the fallout from Hell in a Cell.

WWE Champion AJ Styles takes on Andrade “Cien” Almas in a non-title match. Styles defeated Samoa Joe at Hell in a Cell, but the match ended in controversy due to Styles tapping out while pinning Joe. Styles and Joe are set to clash in a rematch at Super Show-Down on October 6.

Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair at Hell in a Cell to become a two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion. Lynch refused to shake Flair’s hand after the match. The former best friends are headed on a collision course towards their rematch at Super Show-Down.

Miz TV returns tonight with a “special mystery guest.” Miz and Maryse defeated Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella at Hell in a Cell. Miz takes on Bryan at Super Show-Down for a future WWE title shot. However, first Miz plans to steal the spotlight with his surprise guest.

Plus, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defends against Rusev.

Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern.

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Miz was in the ring to start off SmackDown with the latest edition of Miz TV. Before he brought out the special guest he had some breaking news. He announced that he takes on Daniel Bryan at Super Show-Down, although it was already announced. He promised to defeat Bryan and move onto capturing the WWE Championship.

Miz noted that he had to pull some strings to get his guest on the show. He introduced the special mystery guest his wife Maryse. Miz said it was an honor to have her as his guest. Maryse said that beating Brie Bella was the easiest thing she’s ever done. She feels Bella’s heart wasn’t in the match and Miz said Bella’s heart isn’t in her relationship either. They added Bella only married Bryan to stay relevant and Bryan just wants her to fight his battles.

Maryse announced that tonight is her last night on SmackDown for a little while. She’s going to return home to be the best mother in the world. Miz became enraged when fans began booing Maryse. Miz called out Bryan and promised to beat him down. Bryan came out and attacked Miz for insulting his wife.

Bryan dropkicked Miz and he crashed into Maryse. She went down for several minutes. Miz and Bryan were both concerned and checked on her. Bryan was distraught over his actions and expressed his remorse. 

Maryse started to laugh and Miz jumped Bryan from behind. Bryan fought him off. Miz charged at Bryan but he moved and Miz collided with Maryse again. 

Daniel Bryan was interviewed in the back. He was asked how he knew that Miz and Maryse were up to something. Bryan noted that he knows Miz’s tricks and he knew they had some type of plan. Not only is he going to punch Miz in the face at Super Show-Down but he’s also going to punch his ticket to a WWE Championship opportunity. 

Cesaro (w/Sheamus) defeated Kofi Kingston (w/New Day)

Before the match, Kingston recapped defeating Rusev Day and Woods promised to defeat The Bar at Super Show-Down. Big E started doing an Australian accent but Kingston said the accent was offensive. Big E said the IIconics said it was okay.

Cesaro had the early advantage and worked over Kingston’s leg. Kingston fought back and scored several near falls. Cesaro rocked Kingston with a European uppercut to take back over. Kingston hit a tornado DDT for a near fall.

Kingston bounced off the top rope and landed on Cesaro. This was a unique move that not even Woods had seen. Finish came when Cesaro kicked Kingston in the leg and hit the Neutralizer for the win.

Backstage, Aiden English met with Rusev and Lana. English has a good feeling about Rusev’s match tonight. Rusev doesn’t want English at ringside. Rusev and Lana left.

English was upset and started insulting Lana and Rusev to a random backstage worker. English blamed Lana for all of Rusev’s problems. English turned around and Lana was still there. She left to tell Rusev but English ran after her.

The announcers started talking about Hell in a Cell but Tom Philips said there was a commotion in the production truck.

In the truck, Randy Orton forced one of the workers to bring up the footage of Orton sticking a screwdriver in Jeff Hardy’s ear piercing at Hell in a Cell. Orton said what he did to Hardy will pale in comparison to what he does to his next victim.

Backstage, WWE Champion AJ Styles discussed the controversial finish from the pay-per-view. He felt that lady luck was shining down on him and the referee’s decision is final. He said maybe it was karma. He stopped himself from talking about Joe and focused his attention on Andrade “Cien” Almas.

United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Rusev (w/Lana & Aiden English)

Backstage before the match, Lana tried to tell Rusev what Aiden English had said. Rusev didn’t have time to hear because he’s heading out for his match. Rusev asked English to do his introduction.

Rusev was in control early in the match. Nakamura hung Rusev on the top rope throat first and hit a dropkick for a near fall. Nakamura was firmly in control while Lana and English argued at ringside. English got on the mic and started a “Rusev Day” chant but Lana was disgusted.

Rusev fired up and made a comeback. He rocked Nakamura with a kick to the head for a close near fall. They fought on the apron and Nakamura nailed Rusev with a knee. Nakamura set up for the Kinshasa but Rusev nailed him with a Machka kick.

English jumped on the apron and yelled, “Rusev Crush.” This distracted Rusev and Nakamura rolled him up to retain the title.

After the match, English attacked Rusev with the microphone. English then sang “Happy Rusev Day” and dropped the mic on Rusev.

WWE Champion AJ Styles defeated Andrade “Cien” Almas (w/Zelina Vega) in a non-title match

Almas jumped Styles from behind before the bell rang. The referee checked to see if Styles was able to continue. Almas jumped Styles when the bell rang but Styles fought back. Almas hit a vicious kick to regain control. Almas hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a near fall. He attempted a second tilt-a-whirl backbreaker but Styles reversed into a DDT.

Almas rocked Styles with a back elbow for a near fall. Vega slapped Styles but it only fired him up. Almas attempted a moonsault but Styles moved. Almas landed on his feet and attempted a standing moonsault but Styles got the knees up. Styles attempted the Phenomenal Forearm but Almas pulled out his feet. Styles was hanging on the second rope and Almas hit a double foot stomp to the floor.

During the commercial break, Styles worked over the leg and used the Calf Crusher. Almas missed a knee in the corner and crashed on the floor. Styles hit a running knee on the apron. Styles hit a Phenomenal Forearm to the back of the neck for a two count.

Almas hit the double knees in the corner for a very close near fall. Almas attempted the Hammer Lock DDT but Styles countered into a pin but rolled out into the Styles Clash for the win.

After the match, Samoa Joe jumped Styles from behind. Styles fought back and Joe ran off into the crowd. 

Asuka (w/Naomi) defeated Billie Kay (w/Peyton Royce)

Before the match, The IIconics called Naomi and Asuka the odd couple. They also mocked their dancing style.  

Kay gained the advantage when Royce distracted Asuka. Kay rocked Asuka with a big boot for a near fall. Asuka applied the Asuka Lock out of nowhere for the win.

General Manager Paige introduced new SmackDown Woman’s Champion Becky Lynch for her championship celebration. Fans broke into a loud “You Deserve It” chant. Lynch said she’s not going to be left off the magazine covers or talk shows anymore. She noted that she doesn’t need balloons and a big celebration. Lynch called out Charlotte Flair.

Flair came down to the ring. She promised Paige that she wasn’t there to fight. Paige left the ring. Flair said Lynch was the better woman and came out to congratulate Lynch for winning. Flair said that Lynch threw away more than a friendship. Flair promised to win the title back at Super Show-Down. Flair noted it took Lynch two years to get the title back but she could lose it in one night.

Lynch said she stopped listening after Flair said she was the better woman. Lynch will allow Flair to raise her arm now. She changed her mind and demanded she put the belt around her waist. The crowd cheered that and chanted “Becky.”

Lynch just wants Flair to call her Queen. As Flair walked away, Lynch called her a “bitch.” Flair attacked Lynch and they brawled around ringside. Lynch took over and locked on the Dis-arm-her. The fans popped huge for Lynch and broke into another loud “Becky” chant. 

Two more matches official for WWE SmackDown

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Two more matches are official for Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown.

Ahead of their mixed tag match at Hell in a Cell, Brie Bella will be facing Maryse in the main event of this week’s go-home show. Brie is set to team with Daniel Bryan against Maryse & The Miz at Hell in a Cell on September 16.

Maryse hasn’t wrestled since WrestleMania 33, where she teamed with Miz against Nikki Bella & John Cena.

R-Truth vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas has also been announced for Tuesday’s SmackDown. Truth (who was accompanied by Carmella) defeated Miz in last week’s main event due to a distraction from Bryan. Bryan and Brie attacked Miz and Maryse after the match, Almas and Zelina Vega interrupted them, and Bryan and Brie ended the show by putting Almas and Vega in the Yes Lock.

Cesaro & Sheamus vs. Rusev & Aiden English for a shot at The New Day’s Tag Team titles at Hell in a Cell and SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Sonya Deville in a non-title match have also been confirmed for Tuesday’s go-home show.

New Day vs. SAnitY, English vs. Almas announced for SmackDown

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Two matches and a few segments have been announced for tonight’s SmackDown.

The New Day vs. SAnitY in a six-man tag match and Aiden English vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas are set for the show. The story for English vs. Almas is that English is looking to make it up to Rusev and Lana after accidentally costing them matches against Almas and Zelina Vega over the last few weeks.

New Day are set to challenge for The Bludgeon Brothers’ Tag Team titles at SummerSlam on Sunday. They defeated SAnitY in the first round of SmackDown’s tag team tournament and beat Cesaro & Sheamus in the finals to earn the title shot. Prior to the tournament, SAnitY won a six-man tag team tables match against New Day at Extreme Rules.

WWE is hyping that AJ Styles has more to say to Samoa Joe after responding to him last Tuesday. Two weeks ago, Joe insulted Styles and called him a bad father and husband. Styles will defend his WWE Championship against Joe at SummerSlam.

SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch will take part in a face-to-face segment ahead of their triple threat title match at SummerSlam, and WWE is teasing that Paige will give Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville an “opportunity” tonight after they complained on Twitter about Charlotte and Lynch getting preferential treatment.

Rusev & Lana vs. Almas & Vega set for WWE SummerSlam pre-show

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The card for SummerSlam is now up to 12 announced matches.

WWE revealed this morning that Rusev & Lana will be teaming against Andrade “Cien” Almas & Zelina Vega in a mixed tag match on the SummerSlam pre-show. It’s the first match to be officially confirmed for the pre-show.

Vega has defeated Lana twice on SmackDown over the last two weeks. The story of their matches has been that, amid dissension between Rusev, Aiden English, and Lana, English has come out to try and help Lana, but it’s backfired and led to her losing.

Rusev wasn’t with Lana at ringside on the July 31 episode. Almas got on the apron to cause a distraction, English ran out to stop him, and Vega rolled up Lana for the pin.

This week, Rusev said they forgave English but suggested that he shouldn’t come out for Lana’s match. He ran down while Rusev and Almas were fighting, with English accidentally tackling Almas into Lana while she was climbing the top rope. Vega hit a double knee strike in the corner for the win.

Almas also defeated Rusev last month after English trying to break up a fight between Lana and Vega backfired.

SummerSlam will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19. Here’s the updated lineup:

  • Universal Champion Brock Lesnar defending against Roman Reigns
  • Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss defending against Ronda Rousey
  • WWE Champion AJ Styles defending against Samoa Joe
  • Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz
  • SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella defending against Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match
  • Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler defending against Seth Rollins
  • United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defending against Jeff Hardy
  • Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens (If Owens wins, he gets Strowman’s Money in the Bank briefcase)
  • Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin
  • SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers defending against The New Day
  • WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander defending against Drew Gulak
  • Rusev & Lana vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas & Zelina Vega in a mixed tag match (pre-show)

AJ Styles vs. Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas set for tonight’s WWE SmackDown

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AJ Styles and Andrade “Cien” Almas will be facing off in their first-ever singles match tonight.

WWE posted a video today where Styles was doing an interview and said he’s heard Paige has already decided on who will challenge for his WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Zelina Vega interrupted him and said that Almas should be the one to challenge him at the pay-per-view. Vega said Almas likes to do his talking in the ring, and Styles challenged him to a match tonight. Vega then accepted.

WWE had Paige tweet out that Styles vs. Almas will be the first match on tonight’s SmackDown: “And the #WWE Universe won’t have to wait very long BECAUSE… @AJStylesOrg vs. @AndradeCienWWE will be the FIRST match of #SDLive. I’m ready to see this one. #TheFuturevsThePhenomenal

Styles vs. Almas will presumably be a non-title match.

New United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defending against Jeff Hardy is the only other thing that’s been announced for tonight’s show. Nakamura gave Hardy a pre-match low blow and then quickly defeated him with the Kinshasa at Extreme Rules on Sunday to win the title. Randy Orton then returned, had a staredown with Nakamura, and kicked Hardy for a low blow.

Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas vs. Sin Cara set for WWE Extreme Rules kickoff

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If you wanted another match for Extreme Rules, you got one.

Andrade Cien Almas will once again battle Sin Cara, this time as part of the preshow kickoff set to air before Extreme Rules. WWE confirmed the news this afternoon on their Twitter account.  This would be a rematch from this past Tuesday’s match on SmackDown where Almas defeated Sin Cara pretty decisively after hitting the double knees in the corner.

This brings the match total for this Sunday’s Extreme Rules event to 12, including two kickoff matches. Here is the full card:

  • AJ Styles vs. Rusev for the WWE title
  • Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley
  • Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax in an Extreme Rules match for the Raw women’s title 
  • Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins in a 30 minute Iron Man match for the Intercontinental title
  • Carmella vs. Asuka for the SmackDown women’s title where James Ellsworth will be suspended above in a shark cage
  • Jeff Hardy vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the United States title
  • Bludgeon Brothers vs. Team Hell No for the SmackDown tag team titles
  • Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens in a steel cage match
  • Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin
  • Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt vs. the B-Team for the Raw tag team titles
  • Kickoff: The New Day vs. SAnitY in a tables match
  • Kickoff: Andrade Cien Almas vs. Sin Cara

Miz TV with Bryan & Kane, two matches added to WWE SmackDown

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A Miz TV segment and two more matches have been added to the lineup for SmackDown’s go-home show for Extreme Rules.

Ahead of challenging for The Bludgeon Brothers’ Tag Team titles on Sunday, Daniel Bryan & Kane will appear on Miz TV to open tonight’s episode. Andrade “Cien” Almas will also face Sin Cara, and Samoa Joe will wrestle Tye Dillinger.

Almas vs. Sin Cara was originally scheduled to take place on the June 12 edition of SmackDown, but it was canceled when WWE explained that, due to Sin Cara suffering a storyline shoulder injury when Almas attacked him the previous week, Sin Cara wasn’t able to compete. Neither has wrestled on SmackDown since, and Almas has only wrestled twice on the show since being called up from NXT. Both of those matches were against enhancement wrestlers.

Sin Cara has been Almas’ regular opponent on house shows, and Almas defeated him in a dark match prior to last week’s episode.

Joe vs. Dillinger was set up in a post-show video last week. R-Truth told Joe that he didn’t stand a chance against Dillinger, Joe asked Dillinger if that was true, and Dillinger challenged him to the match.

WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a non-title match is also advertised for tonight’s SmackDown, along with Asuka vs. James Ellsworth in a lumberjack match. The show is being held at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Lawler to appear on SmackDown, Almas vs. Sin Cara removed

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A segment has been added and another has been removed from tonight’s SmackDown.

With the show taking place in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerry Lawler will be making an appearance and interviewing AJ Styles ahead of Money in the Bank. The segment will be part of the final build to Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura’s last man standing match for the WWE Championship at the pay-per-view.

Nakamura will be facing United States Champion Jeff Hardy in a non-title match tonight, with Daniel Bryan vs. Shelton Benjamin and a women’s Money in the Bank summit also set.

A match between Andrade “Cien” Almas and Sin Cara was originally scheduled but has been canceled as part of an apparent storyline where Sin Cara’s shoulder was “injured” when Almas attacked him backstage last Tuesday. Sin Cara posted a promo on Twitter where he called Almas a coward and said he’s coming for him.

Almas and Sin Cara worked against each other on this past weekend’s house shows.

Almas vs. Sin Cara, women’s MITB summit set for WWE SmackDown

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Another match and segment are set for WWE’s final week of television before Money in the Bank.

On last night’s SmackDown, it was announced that Andrade “Cien” Almas will face Sin Cara next Tuesday. This will be Almas’ third match on TV since being called up and, with the other two having been squashes against enhancement wrestlers, it will be his first against a member of the WWE roster.

Sin Cara has also been Almas’ house show opponent since he debuted.

The storyline for Almas and Sin Cara’s feud is that they used to be friends before Almas’ association with Zelina Vega changed who he is. Almas attacked him during an interview last night after Vega interrupted Sin Cara and informed him of next week’s match.

There will also be a “women’s Money in the Bank summit” next Tuesday, which will be hosted by Paige and will feature Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Lana. It will be the final build to the women’s ladder match and comes after Lynch submitted Charlotte and Naomi & Jimmy Uso defeated Lana & Aiden English last night.

Raw’s go-home show on Monday has Braun Strowman vs. Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens vs. Bobby Roode, Sasha Banks vs. Ember Moon vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Natalya, and a face-to-face segment with Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax advertised.

MITB qualifier, Almas’ debut set for next week’s WWE SmackDown

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A debut and another Money in the Bank qualifying match is set for next week’s SmackDown.

Former NXT champion Andrade Cien Almas, along with his business manager Zelina Vega, will make their debut on the program next week. They were announced as coming in during the Superstar Shakeup a few weeks ago on SmackDown and had been promoting themselves with selfie videos since. Almas hasn’t competed on WWE television since losing the title to Allister Black at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans last month.

Also set for next week is a match between The New Day and The Bar, with the winner of the match choosing one member of their team to be a part of the Money in the Bank match. Both teams have been feuding since The Bar arrived on SmackDown, with Cesaro scoring a win over Xavier Woods tonight after the New Day pranked The Bar backstage by putting pancakes in their gear bags.

SmackDown will take place at the O2 Arena in London, England.

NXT Johnstown, PA, live results: Tag team main event

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Submitted by reader Travis Larrabee

– No Way Jose defeated Chad Lail

Jose had the crowd going with his conga line. This was a decent opener with Jose winning with his pop-up punch.

– They aired a pre-tape with Andrade “Cien” Almas and Zelina Vega. She mentioned that tonight is his last chance to get his hands on Aleister Black. They ran into Velveteen Dream, who wanted Almas to wear a tank top he had just made. Vega told him there was no way.

– Candice LeRae defeated Bianca Belair

The match was okay but had great heat. LeRae hit a Lionsault to win.

– A video aired with EC3 issuing an open challenge; saying he could beat anyone from Sidney Crosby to Paul Newman (this was the arena where they filmed Slap Shot).

– EC3 defeated Kassius Ohno

This was a good match thanks to Ohno’s selling and strikes. EC3 won with the One Percenter.

– The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defeated The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler)

These two teams had their working shoes on. Lots of great false finishes led into Montez Ford hitting a top rope splash onto Blake for the win. Great match that had the crowd going.

– Kairi Sane & Nikki Cross defeated Lacey Evans & NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler

They still billed Cross as representing SAnitY, even though she’s staying in NXT while the rest of the group comes up to the main roster. This match was pretty good but had a botched ending. Sane hit a flying clothesline on Evans. She looked like she was going to kick out but didn’t in time, so the ref counted three and called for the bell.

Baszler didn’t do much other than a couple minutes of ground work. Cross showed Sane how to be crazy for a few moments after the match.

– Tommaso Ciampa defeated Oney Lorcan

Once again (like every night on this tour), Ciampa came out to Johnny Gargano’s theme music, calling all of the fans puppets and himself the puppet master. He said Gargano wasn’t cleared to wrestle, was banned from the arena, and challenged anyone to face him.

Another really great match built off of false finishes. The crowd didn’t seem to know Lorcan when he came out, but he won them over after kicking out of everything (including Project Ciampa and a top rope Air Raid Crash). Lorcan also had the crowd going with a single-leg Boston crab that was turned into a full Walls of Jericho before Ciampa finally made the ropes. Ciampa won with a running knee after Lorcan kicked out of the Air Raid Crash.

After the match, Ciampa continued attacking Lorcan until Gargano ran through the crowd to a monstrous pop. They had a pull-apart brawl that ended with Gargano standing victorious in the ring with his wife and The Street Profits.

– NXT Champion Aleister Black & Ricochet defeated Andrade “Cien” Almas (w/ Zelina Vega) & Velveteen Dream

Before the match, Dream again asked Almas to wear the tank top he made for him. Vega constantly said no.

Great match but a bit of a letdown considering who was involved (it also had difficulty following the previous match/segment). The crowd went wild for Ricochet’s athleticism and also when he made the hot tag to Black. Ricochet hit a Shooting Star Press on Almas before Black hit Black Mass for the pin.

After the match, there was a quick staredown and handshake between Ricochet and Black which the crowd just ate up.