WWE SmackDown Live Results (August 2, 2024): HUGE title change, major change to SummerSlam match, top star booed in big homecoming

Check out the results for WWE SmackDown right here.

Popular star steals Logan Paul's car during WWE SmackDown

Santos Escobar sends a crucial message to his fellow faction members following recent failure

Logan Paul's homecoming ruined by LA Knight

Cody Rhodes' WWE Title reign in jeopardy as stipulation for SummerSlam match is suddenly added

That'll do it for Sportskeeda's live coverage of WWE SmackDown on FOX. Be sure to tune in for our live coverage of SummerSlam tomorrow beginning at 7 PM EST.

The Bloodline stands tall, with Solo Sikoa putting the tag team titles over his shoulder. Corey Graves asks if Solo will take the title at SummerSlam.

Johnny fights back and hits superkicks on Jacob and Tama. He does the same to Loa! He then dives to Tama on the floor! Gargano hits a poison rana on Fatu, but Fatu does not sell it and superkicks Johnny. He then hits a pop-up Samoan Drop. From there, Fatu hits a springboard moonsault and an implant DDT, and this one is over.

The Bloodline defeats DIY by pinfall

A lot of people are going to be sad about that one.

Ciampa rolls Tama up for two, then DIY hits the Shatter Machine! They go for Meet In The Middle, but Tonga Loa causes a distraction. Solo Sikoa hits the Spike on Ciampa, and Tama hits a Crossrhodes variation, but Johnny kicks out! Wow! Tama and Jacob beat Johnny in the ring, and Ciampa gets hurt.

Tommaso hits multiple chops on Tama, but Jacob tags in and lays Ciampa out. He then superkicks Gargano and hits the running hip attack in the corner to Ciampa. From there, Tama tags in and hits a huge splash. It's over - no! Gargano breaks up the count. "DIY" chant as Fatu attacks Johnny outside of the ring.

Fatu charges for a hip attack against the stairs, but Johnny moves!

We're back from break, and Johnny Gargano gets the tag from a tired and beat-up Ciampa. He comes in like a house of fire and takes out both Tama and Jacob with his speed. He is able to avoid them and hit moves. Gargano quickly tags out to Ciampa and dives onto Fatu on the floor. Ciampa then goes for a top-rope Air Raid Crash, and Tama barely kicks out! That was insane!

DIY is SO over. Interestingly, they showed Candice and Indi with Johnny despite Candice and Indi being heels. This match gets an in-ring introduction too.

DIY vs. The Bloodline

Can DIY handle this? Tommaso and Tama start things off, and Tama gets the upper hand early, even throwing Ciampa into the ring post.

After the break, we see The Bloodline getting ready for their match. We then see Tommaso Ciampa walking down the hall. He introduces himself. Cleveland's own Johnny Gargano does next after kissing his wife, Candice LeRae. Baby Wrestling was there, too, as was Indi. Johnny says this is his city, and these are his people. Johnny says Ten thousand members of his family will surround the Bloodline. Great promo.

DIY's music hits, and they make their way out.

Next up, Jacob Fatu's music hits and The Bloodline make their way out. Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga will challenge for tag team gold after the break. Can DIY possibly handle them?

Next, a video package airs hyping up Nia Jax and her pursuit of the WWE Women's Title. We see her defeating Naomi, Jade, Bianca, and Lyra Valkyria to earn a title match. It also highlights Bayley.

From there, we see Nia Jax giving Tiffany Stratton a custom Money in the Bank briefcase. It's pink. She then threatens Tiffany not to cash in tomorrow, or she won't be a princess. From there, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up. Chelsea suggests a design change. She then says, "Cha-Ching Chelsea" is better. Tiffany says green is not her color, and Chelsea looks offended.

Back from break and WWE hypes up SummerSlam tomorrow, which will feature Jelly Roll. They run down the card, including highlighting Bron Breakker on the Pat McAfee show. Interesting they gave a RAW star that promotion on SmackDown.

The Unholy Union and Blair beat down Bianca in the ring. They then beat up Jade outside of the ring, slamming her into the ring post and even throwing her over the tables. Jade is hurt and Corey Graves asks for help. Wow, this new trio is DANGEROUS!

Jade is thrown to the floor but lays Isla out. Bianca goes for the KOD in the ring, but Blair Davenport shows up and throws Jade into the steel stairs! The referee calls for a DQ

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defeat The Unholy Union by DQ

The DQ finish means the titles don't change hands.

Wow, Jade manages to level both women, and she then gets a tag! There are huge "EST" chants as Bianca comes in like a house of fire. She levels both women, hitting big suplexes and punches in the corner. She flips over Alba and slams both into the corner. She then clubs away at both women. Bianca is dominating.

Alba tries using the hair, but it backfires, and she eats a spinebuster and moonsault.

Back from the break, The Unholy Union is in control. Jade tries to get the tag after kicking Alba off, but Isla pulls Bianca to the floor before a tag can be made! The fans were heartbroken after that. From there, they hit a backstabber-Swanton combination on Jade for a nearfall.

Alba and Isla tried to jump Bianca and Jade, but it backfired, and they got slammed. Isla and Jade start things off once the bell finally sounds, but Jade's power is too much for Dawn. Jade hits a shoulder tackle and a Stinger Splash in the corner. She then hits a backbreaker and goes for a pin, but Isla kicks out at two.

Jade powers Isla into the corner and then tags in Bianca. Bianca hits a suplex or attempts to, but Alba counters it. They go for a double suplex, but Jade breaks it up. From there, Jade and Bianca press slam The Unholy Union and pose for the crowd as we break. That was a Royal Rumble flashback there!

From there, Bianca Belair's music hits and she also gets a huge pop. We get the big in-ring intros from Alicia Taylor.

The Unholy Union vs. Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair

This should be good. Hopefully Alba and Isla can pull it off.

After the break, Logan Paul is demanding Nick Aldis fix this, but Nick says he'll take it up with Logan's "dignitaries" and walks away. Logan is shocked and furious. From there, we see The Unholy Union ready to defend their titles. Next, Jade Cargill's music hits! She comes out to a big pop.

Next up, we get a look at The Unholy Union ahead of their title defense. They promise to keep their titles.

In an update from earlier, the bizarre finish may have been Angel sneaking under the ring. From there, The Unholy Union's music hits and they make their way out! Their match is next.

Knight keeps walking until he gets to the Prime truck. He jumps in it and starts driving off, and an angry Logan Paul chases after him, shouting that it's a crime. That was hilarious.

Knight tells Logan off, letting the fans say "YEAH" about the banner and then chanting for him. Knight says Logan isn't even from Cleveland; he's from Westlake. The crowd loved that one. LA says since tomorrow is the worst day of Logan's life, he has a gift for him. Knight goes to the back to find a gift and runs into Pretty Deadly. He asks if they have a banner, and they pitch their musical, and he walks away annoyed.

Logan Paul reveals a banner that will hang in honor of him. It falls, and it's a picture of Logan, but it has graffiti YEAH written on it. The crowd explodes as LA Knight comes out!

Logan Paul turns on the crowd and calls them tryhards, who never made it. Logan says the fans don't think he's a great champion. He mentions just two title defenses in his entire reign, but he says those are two more defenses than anyone else will ever have. He says he can't relate to the fans because he's great and made it.

The Maverick says they're here tonight to appreciate his greatness. Paul mentions the Cleveland dignitaries in the ring. Nick Aldis interrupts and says he googled them and can't find anything about them. Logan blows it off.

Loud boos for Logan. He says he's home, and he still gets boos. Paul then says, "LA Knight, I have never a man so eager to take my belt off me." He says, "Bad news, bicep boy, you're not my type." Logan calls LA Knight delusional. Loud "LA Knight" chants overtake the segment.

Paul says that, whether anyone wants to admit it, he inspires this city. He is Cleveland. The crowd didn't like that one.

After the break, Nick Aldis is in the ring with Cleveland dignitaries. Logan Paul is introduced, and everybody hates him, even in his hometown, so much that the feed is cut out due to censorship.

Who was pulling at Corbin's foot? That wasn't answered.

Next, we see Byron Saxton interviewing Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. He asks how confident they are heading into tonight's match. Jade says they're very confident, and they'll take their titles back tonight. Blair Davenport is seen lurking in the back as both women hype themselves up. They boldly claim they will win tonight.

From there, we see a carpet being rolled out for Logan Paul's Cleveland Homecoming, which is next.

Something bizarre happens during the match. Baron Corbin's leg gets pulled from under the ring and he gets stomped out by Angel and Berto. In the ring, Santos hits his finisher and this one is over!

Santos Escobar defeats Apollo Crews by pinfall

Apollo tries to fight back, but Santos hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker and levels Crews. He then puts his powerful foe into a waist lock. The crowd claps for Apollo, who fights back and hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Santos. Crews hits a punch and then a series of clotheslines on Escobar. Apollo follows it up with a boot and a leaping clothesline.

A fired-up Crews gets distracted by Angel, but Corbin knocks Angel out. In the ring, Apollo press slaps Santos and goes for a moonsault, but Berto causes a distraction. Crews knocks him down and hits it anyway.

Back from break and Apollo Crews is out for his match. Baron Corbin is by his side.

Santos Escobar vs. Apollo Crews

Santos starts things off with a lot of aggression. He kicks and stomps away at Apollo.

Next, Legado Del Fantasma is shown backstage. Santos says they must get back on track and care for Apollo Crews. He notably mentions Berto's "failure." Could they be teasing his exit with rumors of his contract expiring? Hopefully, that isn't the case.

From there, Legado Del Fantasma's music hits. Santos will clash with Crews next.

Melo gets to the rope and kicks his way free. He goes for Nothing But Net, but Andrade moves. Andrade goes for The Message, but it is countered. Melo rolls Andrade up and holds the tights, but El Idolo counters it with a pin of his own and wins! Wow!

Andrade defeats Carmelo Hayes by pinfall

Carmelo has lost twice to Andrade now.

Andrade manages to counter a move and avoid a strike, nailing his back elbow for a near fall. He then goes for a huge moonsault; Carmelo moves, but Andrade lands on his feet and hits one for a near fall! The crowd chants, "This is awesome,' and it is. Andrade then locks Melo into a figure four leg lock as a tribute to his father-in-law, Ric Flair.

Back from another break, Andrade sends Melo to the floor. He hits a massive moonsault onto The A Champion and then gets back in the ring. Fired up, he goes for the running knees, but Melo counters into a tilt-a-whirl facebuster for a nearfall! That was beautiful. Also, you can see Andrade's handprint on Carmelo's chest.

Andrade gets the crowd behind him and goes for running knees in the corner. Melo moves, and they go for the solo Spanish fly again, but both men counter until Melo lands a cool suplex variation. That was a crazy sequence. From there, he climbs to the top, but Andrade hits a chop. Both men fight up on the ropes, and Andrade hits a HUGE superplex!

After the break, Andrade is down on the floor. Melo throws the Mexican star back into the ring and goes for an Irish whip. Andrade counters it, but Melo hits a springboard clothesline for a near fall. Carmelo works over the arm, but Andrade fights back!

He hits a big chop, a dragon screw leg whip, and a flying forearm strike.

The two trade headlock takeovers, and then Andrade hits a stiff chop. Carmelo responds with one, and Andrade slaps his chest. They trade more strikes, and Melo puts on another headlock. They then trade dropkicks, with Melo rolling out to the apron. Andrade tries to suplex Hayes back into the ring, and Melo counters it into a small package. Andrade rolls Hayes up for a quick pin, but Melo kicks out.

Andrade goes for The Message, but Melo rolls out of the ring as we go to break.

Back from break and Carmelo Hayes' entrance theme hits. He has one of the best entrances in the game.

Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade

These two put on a fantastic match last time. This one should be good too. The two men lock up and Andrade gets the upper hand early, but Melo pushes Andrade to the corner and pushes him. Andrade then pushes Melo back.

From there, Andrade's music hits! Carmelo's shot of Andrade leaving WWE for AEW and then returning to WWE was funny.

Their singles match is next!

Next up, we get a vignette with Carmelo Hayes. He goes to a barber shop and talks Andrade. He asks Andrade what he knows about being a player and that all Andrade knows is quitting teams and switching teams. He then says people won't remember Andrade winning last time and that he'll win every other time they fight.

Cody says it isn't the smartest decision he's made, but he accepts the challenge! Tomorrow night is Bloodline Rules!

Solo asks Cody if he knows what he could do to him before SummerSlam. He says if he snaps his fingers, The Bloodline could tear Cody apart, but he won't. He says tonight, tag gold comes back to The Bloodline and tomorrow, the WWE Title does too. Cody Rhodes says since The Tribal Chief isn't here, he'll settle for the wannabe. Wow!

Solo mocked the 'what' chants and told Cody Rhodes to make tomorrow night a Bloodline rules match. As he made the challenge, The Bloodline are seen walking out through the crowd! Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa are here.

Rhodes tells Tonga Loa he isn't scared of him, then says the same to Tama Tonga. Cody says as dumb as it is for him to say, he isn't scared of Jacob Fatu and calls him a dumb SOB.

Rhodes says Solo is a self-appointed Tribal Chief. Cody brings up Randy Orton and Kevin Owens sacrificing themselves for him. Cody says he plans to replicate what he did to Roman to Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam. Solo says Roman Reigns was a weak Tribal Chief.

Solo says he isn't weak; he's dangerous.

Solo Sikoa tells Cleveland to acknowledge him and they don't. The picture goes black for a moment, so somebody must've flipped him off. Loud "Solo sucks" chants. Cody begins to speak. He tells Sikoa he sees the chip on his shoulder. Cody brings up Sikoa being a little brother just like him. Rhodes says from a distance he almost admires what Sikoa does, but once the cinema is over, the bell is going to ring.

Cody says when the bell rings, Solo will find out that Sikoa has nothing to lose and Rhodes has everything on the line. Solo interrupts and asks Cody if he's done. Sikoa says Cody is running out of time and he's running out of patience.

Solo is the leader of The Bloodline.. for now. Will that change come tomorrow?

Loud "We want Roman" chants can be heard over Solo's theme, and they become even louder when the theme stops playing. They are deafening.

Cody is incredibly over and soaks it in. Loud "Cody" chants. He then asks Cleveland what do they want to talk about. He then says better yet, who do we want to talk to? Rhodes then calls Solo out and Sikoa's music hits.

Solo Sikoa comes out and he's on his own!

Cody Rhodes' music hits! The American Nightmare is here! He gets a huge applause and the fans are singing his song with him. Notably, he's wearing a suit and not dressed to compete.