WWE SmackDown Results July 3rd 2018, Live Commentary & Updates

So that's it! Another edition of SmackDown Live is in the books. It was a decent show, as WWE attempts to pick up steam ahead of Extreme Rules. I've been @HJKettle - good night everyone.

SD Live Results

Jeff Hardy defeated The Miz
Asuka & James Ellsworth fought to a no contest
AJ Styles defeated Aiden English
Becky Lynch defeated Peyton Royce
Team Hell No defeated The Usos

#SDLive #TagTeamChampions The #BludgeonBrothers are always watching... pic.twitter.com/31nEpP2Kkg
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

FULL SPEED COLLISION!! @WWEUsos @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE @TeamHellNovsTheUsos #SDLive pic.twitter.com/hb851CJjaW
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

This is Team Hell No's first match in five years! Madness!

Kane still works brilliantly as the hot half. His chants will last throughout the history of pro wrestling.

Is #TeamHellNo exhibiting some ring rust as a duo in this #SDLive main event pitting @WWEDanielBryan & @KaneWWE against The @WWEUsos?! pic.twitter.com/Claw6MPPsh
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Bryan is in top form as we re-join the action, he's all over Jey Uso.

It's just like ol' times for #TeamHellNo @WWEDanielBryan & @KaneWWE as they join forces against @WWEUsos RIGHT NOW on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/EWiRKUyaeC
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Usos vs Team Hell No. Delighful! It's time for SD Live to finish the night strong.

Iconic. #SDLive @PeytonRoyceWWE @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/aAUr0loW6J
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018

Her momentum continues! Becky taps out Peyton.

Becky Lynch defeats Peyton Royce

Lynch and Royce are throwing hayemakers at one another. Clearly trying to prove a point.

Even the #FourthOfJuly 🎆 can't compete with the FIRED UP #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg! #SDLive @WWEDramaKing pic.twitter.com/nOPHFwjLH8
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018

.@realellsworth will have NOWHERE TO 🏃when the ENTIRE #SDLive Women’s Division encircles the ring in his rematch against @WWEAsuka... in a #LumberjackMatch!!! @RealPaigeWWE @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/05Z0ucIJto
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Paige books a lumberjack match between Ellsworth and Asuka next week!

"At #ExtremeRules, I'm coming to break down the door, evict you, throw you out on the street, take that title, and move into the house that YOU'VE built!" Quite the game plan from @RusevBUL... #SDLive @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/Ur9Rt5oQe7
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018

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Woods tries to break out of a 3 on 1 situation, but they send him through the table instead.

The lights go out during the cancake race and Sanity are here to brutalise New Day.

#MellaIsMoney #EllsworthIsExquisite #SDLive @realellsworth pic.twitter.com/fAEQdIvxJg
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018

New Day pancake eating contest. I erm.. okay.

James Ellsworth throwing around some casual sexism there.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸-MADE! @JEFFHARDYBRAND retains his #USTitle in the #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/0WoMR3k8qh
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Fans want the No More Words theme back - and so do we!

No words needed as @mikethemiz KICKS OUT of a #WhisperInTheWind! #SDLive #USOpenChallenge @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/f3mQus3sqR
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Miz tries to cheat with his feet on the ropes but the ref spots it. The two argue, Jeff hits the Twist of Fate - then the Swanton Bomb. THAT'S IT!

Jeff Hardy defeats The Miz

Whisper In The Wind from Jeff!

Miz just can't put Hardy away as he continues to cling onto the title.

Can @mikethemiz celebrate his 17-year @RealWorldMTV anniversary in style by WINNING @JEFFHARDYBRAND's #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge on #SDLive?! pic.twitter.com/C7VvgjDhDU
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Not even @JEFFHARDYBRAND could predict this "twist of fate!" #SDLive #USOpenChallenge @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/9L9sPmRcGX
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

This is one way to #DELETE your opponent! #USOpenChallenge #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/25RiI74ceZ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018

Jeff not changing his style no matter what it does to his body always makes for a great story.

The fans are into this one, proper face/heel dynamic.

Miz has control in the return from the break, building up to the Jeff comeback.

Jeff starts out on top, nearly gets the Swanton Bomb but Miz avoids it to take us into our first commerical break.

The perfect leading man...@mikethemiz has officially ACCEPTED @JEFFHARDYBRAND's #IndependenceDay #USOpenChallenge! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/I9TIBvVFrQ
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

Corey Graves' commentary goes beyond getting great heel heat sometimes, especially after his recent comments r/e Punk.

Jeff Hardy vs The Miz!

Jeff Hardy is out for a US Championship Open Challenge after Asuka cuts a short and sweet promo on Ellsworth backstage.

Men...
Women...

NO ONE is ready for @WWEAsuka! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/PtgoxRnncw
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

I'm running on fumes here but the adrenaline should take me through till 3am.

The @WWEUsos want an opportunity at the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles? Per @RealPaigeWWE, they can JOIN the title match at #ExtremeRules...if they can beat #TeamHellNo TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/N5khOu1hzW
— WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2018

If The Usos win tonight, they're added to the tag title match at Extreme Rules.

Usos/Hell No in the main event. PAIGE IS ON FIRE, THE RAW GM IS TERRIFIED.

SmackTeam Tag Team Championships - Paige inventing a new title there.

Let's not slip into old habits now... #SDLive #TeamHellNo @WWEDanielBryan @KaneWWE pic.twitter.com/rTlLoD2jl4
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 4, 2018

This married couple thing between Kane and Bryan warms my heart. Nothing I can say will do it justice. Paige is out next.

The Usos believe THN don't deserve a title shot. Fair point.

YEESSSS Usos Time!

WWE SmackDown Results July 3rd 2018, Live Commentary & Updates

More storylines continue to build on the blue brand as less than two weeks remain for Extreme Rules.