Jack Waynick on June 9, 2023
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Following the events of last week’s SmackDown that saw Roman Reigns exile Jimmy Uso from the Bloodline, WWE has promoted The Usos heavily for tonight’s show where they have hyped up how Jey Uso will react.
Also scheduled for tonight is four Money in the Bank qualifying matches, two each from the men’s and women’s respectively:
Santos Escobar vs Mustafa Ali
Butch vs Baron Corbin
Shotzi vs Iyo Sky
Bayley vs Michin
It should be interesting to see how things play out on tonight’s show.
SmackDown kicks off with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman in the ring. As Heyman is introducing himself he is cut off from The Usos’ music, and out comes Jey Uso down to the ring. The crowd loudly chants Uso as Jey begins to speak. Jey screams at Soo, saying he’s let a lot of things slide but betraying their older brother is something he won’t stand. Heyman tells Jey it’s nobody’s fault except for Jimmy. Heyman says Jimmy made up his own mind, not just for himself, but for Jey. Heyman steps closer to Jey and tells Jey that Jimmy has always resented Jey for the fact that Roman Reigns wants to groom Jey as the right hand man to be the next tribal chief, Heyman tells Jey that is his destiny, it was never going to be Jimmy and Jimmy always knew that and has resented Jey ever since.
Heyman says he will prove the truth to Jey tonight, Heyman says he has gotten a match scheduled for Jey, Heyman says Jey will bring championship gold back to the bloodline, but not as a tag team, because there is no longer a team named The Usos. Heyman says Jey will defeat Austin Theory to become the new United States Champion tonight and that Jey Uso’s path to becoming the next tribal chief starts tonight.
Heyman tells Jey that he needs Jey’s answer right now. Jey says he’ll take Heyman up on the challenge. Heyman extends his hand and after a long pause as the crowd chants no, Jey tells Heyman that he’ll get back to him on that. Jey leaves the ring as Heyman looks disgusted.
Michael Cole on commentary informs us that tonight, current Raw Women’s Champion Asuka will be presented with the new WWE Women’s Championship tonight.
*Commercial break*
Santos Escobar vs Mustafa Ali
Before the match begins, LA Knight makes his way out to the ring as Ali is still making his entrance.
The bell rings and the match begins with Escobar hitting a right hand and then a knife-edge chop. Escobar ducks a lariat and hits a shoulder tackle. Ali hits a huricanrana to send Escobar out of the ring. Escobar drags Ali out of the ring and the two trade strikes. Escobar hits an enziguri and then Ali and Escobar fight it out on the apron. Escobar hits a huricanrana from off the ring apron to the floor. Back in the ring Escobar covers for two. Ali rolls out of the ring and Escobar hits a tope suicida. Escobar then hits a flying crossbody to Ali outside the ring.
*Commercial break*
Our opening match continues live with Escobar climbing the ropes to meet Ali on the top rope. Escobar hits a punch and Ali falls back but flips through to land on his feet. Escobar goes for a dive but Ali counters with a drop kick. Ali goes for a 150 splash but Escobar rolls out of the ring. Escobar throws Ali to the turnbuckle and Escobar hits a poisonrana and then covers for two. Escobar hits a double knee strike in the corner.Ali hits a tornado DDT from off the top rope. Ali goes up top but Escobar runs up to grab Ali on his shoulders. Escobar hits the phantom driver from off the top rope and covers for three to conclude a phenomenal opening match.
Winner: Santos Escobar
Backstage Sami Zayn walks up to Jey Uso. Zayn says that the times they had together in the Bloodline were some of the best times of his career. Zayn says that he did everything he could to keep the family together just like Jey. Zayn says nothing he ever did was good enough and he kept having his loyalty until he was forced to go against his brother just like what is happening to Jey. Zayn tells Jey to listen to his heart an not what is being put in his ear. Jey looks distressed and leaves without saying a word to Zayn.
*Commercial break*
SmackDown returns with Kayla Braxton introducing the NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, who make their way out to the ring. Braxton welcomes the team to SmackDown as is immediately interrupted by Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler coming out to the ring. Baszler says that she is the reason the NXT Women’s tag titles were even created, and that those titles are hers. Rousey says that they have run through the division so fast, they’re going to be hungry soon, and that this division isn’t big enough for both teams. Dawn laughs at Rousey and Fyre says they accept, and then Fyre and Dawn both throw punches as a brawl breaks out. Dawn hits Baszler in the side of the head with a kick. Fyre suplexes Baszler and Dawn follows with a running knee strike. Rousey drags Baszler out of the ring as the Dawn and Fyre look strong.
We then cut to Michael Cole and Wade Barrett introducing a tribute video The Iron Sheik, I would like to offer my condolences to The Iron Sheik’s family, and I would also like to express my respect and adoration for one of pro wrestling’s biggest legends.
After that touching tribute fitting for a legend, Bayley makes her way out to the ring for another Money in the Bank qualifying match up next.
*Commercial break*
Bayley vs Michin
The match begins with Bayley throwing a shirt in Michin’s face to gain the early advantage. Bayley taunts AJ Styles on commentary and Michin hits a tope suicida. Back in the ring Michin hits a series of punches on the mat. Miching ducks a lariat and hits a hricanrana. Michin hits a DDT and covers for a two count. Michin hits a big boot, Bayley then grabs Michin by her hair and slams her into the ring post. Bayley then hits the rose plant and covers for three.
Winner: Bayley
After the match, Scarlett approaches AJ Styles on commentary, Scarlett throws a red powder into Styles’ eyes and out from the crowd Karrion Kross locks Styles in the Kross jacket that takes Styles out.
Backstage Bianca Bealir approaches Adam Pearce backstage. Pearce tells Belair that he has a lot to take care of tonight so he asks Belair to leave Asuka alone for just tonight to not interrupt Asuka’s championship presentation. After Pearce tells her that she is next in line for a title shot, Belair agrees to leaves Asuka alone tonight.
*Commercial break*
SmackDown returns with AJ Styles with the rest of The OC backstage. Styles is visibly in pain from the attack and he screams that he wants Kross.
Adam Pearce is in the ring as we’re ready for our championship presentation, Pearce introduces Asuka who comes out to the ring. Pearce then presents the new WWE Women’s Championship and……its the same as Reigns’ new title but with a white strap….make of that what you will.
As Asuka accepts the new title belt she is interrupted not by Biance Belair, but by a returning Charlotte Flair. Pearce says he knows what Charlotte is trying to do but she needs to get in line. Charlotte tells Pearce she doesn’t wait in line, she made the line. Charlotte then says no one respects Asuka as much as her, but she wants that championship and Charlotte challenges Asuka. Asuka accepts the challenge. Asuka goes to spit the mist in Charlotte’s face but Charlotte dodges it and throws Asuka out of the ring.
Paul Heyman goes into Jey Uso’s locker room. Heyman says that it was cute what he did earlier, it’s good TV but now he needs Jey’s answer. Heyman tells Jey next week on SmackDown there will be a triple celebration, for Roman Reigns being there live, for new United States Champion Jey Uso and for a public acknowledgment of Jey Uso being next in line for being the tribal chief. Jey Uso says he’s excited for next week, but he asks Heyman why he looks so excited, because if Jey is in the Bloodline, then Heyman is out. Jey leaves as Heyman once again looks absolutely baffled.
*Commercial break*
Butch vs Baron Corbin
Before the match begins we are shown special guests, NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams sitting at ringside.
Corbin makes his entrance and says that he hopes Hayes and Williams are enjoying the show because he’s about to defeat Butch and put on another show at Money in the Bank. Corbin tells them to sit down like the fans they are.
The bell rings and Butch immediately hits with an enziguri and follows with a tornado DDT. Corbin hits a back breaker and then lays into Butch with a series of right hands. Butch hits with another enziguri and goes to grab Corbin’s hand and Butch snaps Corbin’s fingers. Corbin holds his hand and hits with a big boot. Corbin goes for a chokeslam but Butch counters with an armbar that he turns into a cover by hooking Corbin’s legs which gives Butch the three count.
Winner: Butch
After the bell Corbin runs out to confront Williams and Hayes. A lot of pushing and shoving ensues as Williams and Hayes jump the barricade before WWE officials run out to separate everyone.
*Commercial break*
Butch is interviewed backstage, Butch says he is coming home and winning Money in the Bank. Corbin runs up to scream about how unfair it was, and then Cameron Grimes proceeds to take out Corbin with a big punch as The Brawling Brutes laugh at Corbin’s misfortune.
Shotzi vs Iyo Sky
The match begins with Bayley causing a distraction that allows Sky to hit a drop kick. Shotzi hits a snap suplex. Sky hits a big boot and then hits a stop to Shotzi’s arm from the middle rope. Sky goes for a big splash but Shotzi rolls out of the way. Shotzi hits a bulldog and then a running splash in the corner. Sky rolls out od the ring and Shotzi hits a tope suicida from under the middle rope. Back in the ring Shotzi goes up top but Bayley causes a distraction that allows Sky to hit an uppercut. Shotzi knocks Sky to the mat and as the ref is distracted checking on Sky, Bayley shoves Shotzi off the top rope. Sky takes advantage and hits the moonsault and covers for three.
Winner: Iyo Sky
Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory backstage. Theory says he was the last to find out about his title match tonight. Theory says it’s unfair but he doesn’t make excuses, and he will send Jey back to the Bloodline as the loser he is. Theory says if Heyman is looking for a new client, he should look into Theory.
*Commercial break*
SmackDown returns live with Kevin Owens meeting up with Sami Zayn. Owens mentions the tag titles and that’s when Pretty Deadly approaches them backstage. Pretty Deadly say they want a title shot, then The Brawling Brutes show up, then The OC, then The Street Profits, and then LWO, Owens screams about everyone getting too close to him and Adam Pearce shows up to announce a number one contender’s “gauntlet match” for a tag title shot, which I thought is called tag team turmoil but anyway that match is scheduled for next week.
It’s also announced that next week there will be a special edition of The Grayson Waller Effect with special guest Charlotte Flair.
*Commercial break*
United States Championship: Austin Theory vs Jey Uso
Our main event title match begins with a lock up. Theory locks in a side headlock and then hits a shoulder tackle. Jey hits a lariat to knock Theory out of the ring. Jey throws Theory over the announce table.
*Commercial break*
Our main event continues live with Theory having Jey in a headlock on the mat. Jey escapes and Theory and Jey trade strikes as the crowd is fully behind Jey. Jey ducks a punch and hits a neckbreaker. Jey goes for a corner splash but Theory sends Jey into the turnbuckle face-first. Theory hits a power bomb and covers for two. Jey hits a superkick and then an enziguri. Jey hits another kick that sends Theory into the referee to knock the ref out of the ring. Jey hits a splash and covers but the ref is unable to make the count.
Pretty Deadly run out to the ring to attack Jey but Jimmy Uso runs out to the ring to make the save. Solo Sikoa then runs in to attack Jimmy. Solo goes for the Samoan Spike but Jey blocks it. Jimmy goes for a superkick to Solo but Solo dodges and Jimmy inadvertently hits Jey. Solo and Jimmy brawl to the outside and then Theory crawls to make the cover as the ref gets back in the ring to make the three count.
Winner: Austin Theory
Paul Heyman comes out to stand behind Solo Sikoa as The Usos stare down the two from inside the ring. Jimmy comforts his brother and brings him to his feet. Jey shoves Jimmy and Jimmy then explains himself before Jey rolls out of the ring in anger. Jey walks up to Heyman who apologizes to Jey, the crowd chant no and Jey walks away. Heyman smirks as Jey walks off and Heyman tells his phone to call Roman Reigns.
That’s it for this week’s SmackDown. Let us know what you thought and we’ll see you back here next Friday for more SmackDown coverage. Until then, stay safe!
June 9, 2023 7:00 pm
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