WWE Smackdown results - June 20, 2014

Money in the Bank contenders kick off Smackdown

WWE Smackdown aired on Friday Night from Columbus, Ohio as the build up to Money In the Bank pay-per-view continues. The show opened with John Cena making his way into the ring after a footage of his Stretcher match against Kane is shown.

Here are the results from last night’s show.

Money In The Bank contenders prelude

Cena grabs the mic and takes his time to laud the excellence of the championship belts hanging high over his head. He recalls how Daniel Bryan becoming champion was the reason behind the unification of the titles. He then promises to the crowd that he will climb up the ladder and be the next champion. He is interrupted by the music of Alberto Del Rio who comes out and reminds Cena that he was was the first one to qualify for the match and he will be the first one to climb the ladder. Sheamus’ music hits as he joins his Ladder match opponents in the ring claiming that he will be the biggest challenge at MITB as he will become both US and WWE World Heavyweight Champion at the PPV.

Paul Heyman and Cesaro come out next. Heyman guarantees that there will be a new champion at MITB and it will be his client Cesaro as he will work his strategy to ensure a win for the King Of Swing. Roman Reigns comes down into the ring next as he explains that he has trust issues since he was betrayed by Seth Rollins. Nothing matters to him at the moment as he is only focused on winning the titles. Cena and Reigns share a heated moment as they stare at each other before Cena removes his cap and shirt.

Finally, The Viper makes his way completing the lot who will compete in the Ladder match. Orton states that he is the face of the company and WWE was at its best when he was the champion. He says that Roman has finally learned that he can’t trust anyone. He also mentions that he will win the titles at Money In The Bank. Reigns attacks Randy and the brawl is taken to the stage. Sheamus and Cena are the only ones standing in the ring as Heyman pulls Cesaro out to the ringside.

Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston in action

Seth Rollins vs Kofi Kingston

Rollins comes out in his new gear as Kofi Kingston waits in the ring. Both the superstars engage in back and forth action as Kofi tries to go for Trouble in Paradise but fails to land as Seth dodges the move. He follows with several kicks on the back of Kofi’s head. Seth then lands a buckle bomb followed by a curb stomp to pick up a victory. After the match Seth guarantees that he will be the winner of the Ladder match at MITB. Dean Ambrose interrupts via titantron as he tells Seth to watch his back for the night. Seth is left wondering whether he will be attacked by Dean or not. It could be tonight or any other night, but it will happen. Seth says that its a shame that Ambrose will have to face Kane later. But Ambrose tells him that after he beats Kane, his whole focus will be on Seth.

Winner: Seth Rollins

Bad News Barrett vs Dolph Ziggler

Intercontinental champion Barrett and Dolph Ziggler were up next in action. Bad News Barrett went for the Bull Hammer as Dolph successfully dodged the move. The Showoff skillfully used his athleticism to his advantage as he scored a quick pinfall for the victory. But his celebrations were cut shot as Barrett hit the Bull Hammer after the match.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

Titus O’Neil vs Adam Rose

The bell rang signalling the match to commence and Rose dodges a charging Titus at the corner and pins him less than one minuted into the match. Titus protests as he grabs the mic and claims that he wasn’t ready. He tells Rose to get back into the ring for an instant rematch. Rose reenters and slaps Titus. Titus charges with fury and pays for it again as Rose dodges and pins him similarly for the win

Winner: Adam Rose

Deam Ambrose pays for turning his attention on Seth Rollins

Dean Ambrose vs Kane

Seth Rollins joined the commentary team at ringside as his former teammate Dean Ambrose squared off against Kane. Dean looked to get the better of The Demon as he had him on the ropes by hitting a DDT. Kane charged at Dean but landed outside the ring as the Lunatic Fringe pulled the ropes off. After making a dive on Kane, Dean turns his attention on Rollins and attacks him. The diversion of focus allowed Kane to hits Ambrose with a chokeslam for the win. After the match, Rollins hits his second Curb Stomp of the night to put his former friend to rest.

Winner: Kane

Big E vs Jack Swagger

Swagger charges E and takes his knees out. He knees E in the corner multiple times. Swagger clotheslines E to the outside. He sends E back inside. Swagger backs E to the corner and whips him. Swagger charges, and E moves. E hits a huge clothesline and the big ending for the win.

Winner: Big E

Fandango vs Bo Dallas

Before the match, Summer Rae and Fandango share a kiss backstage after Summer apologised to the dancing superstar for her recent actions against Layla. She restates her love for him and Layla witnesses their passionate moment and bursts into tears.

Fandango makes his entrance followed by Summer who dances around him. Layla attacks her from behind and both engage in a Divas brawl. Fandango tries to break them up but receives an accidental kick from Layla. Summer throws Layla out of the ring and the two carry their feud onto the ramp. Bo Dallas helps Fandang o to his feet and then hits the Bo-Dog to pick up a victory and continue his winning run.

Winner: Bo Dallas

All out brawl outside the ring between the seven superstars

4 on 3 Handicap match

John Cena, Sheamus and Roman Reigns teamed up against Cesaro, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton and Del Rio in a 4 on 3 Handicap match for the main event of the night. It was an intriguing encounter as we had a moment of an all out brawl between the seven superstars outside the ring. Reigns was tagged into the match at the height of the action. Reigns unleashed his volatile self as he took out each of his opponents before hitting a spear on Alberto Del Rio to pick up a victory for his side.

Winner: John Cena, Sheamus and Roman Reigns