WWE SmackDown Results, live updates & commentary, March 13th 2018

WWE Champion AJ Styles def. Rusev via DQ in a non-title match

The Bludgeon Brothers def. Jimmy Uso and Big E

Jinder Mahal def. Bobby Roode

Carmella def. Naomi

They wrap a steel chair around his neck and throw Shane at the turnbuckle crushing his neck. They carry a lifeless Shane backstage and powerbomb him through backstage equipment as Shane whines in pain.

Zayn and Owens continue a 2-on-1 assault on Shane. Zayn connects with a helluva kick on McMahon, followed by a pop-up powerbomb at the hands of Owens.

KO comes out followed by Zayn. Both enter the ring. Sami blindsides Shane from behind and a brawl breaks out.

H goes on to state that after this episode he will be going on an indefinite leave as the Commissioner of Smackdown. He also states that before leaving he will make a match for Wrestlemania: Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn.

He talks about the numerous disagreements he has had with SD GM Daniel Bryan who will be RETURNING at next week's Smackdown

SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon is in the ring. He talks about his on-going issues with Zayn and Owens stating that they have repeatedly crossed the line.

UP NEXT: #SDLive Commissioner @shanemcmahon is on his way to the ring set to make a huge @WrestleMania announcement! pic.twitter.com/YNoRGliy5d
— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2018

Ms. #MITB @CarmellaWWE looks to be in a FABULOUS mood tonight on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/DSlhL6C3Nm
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 14, 2018

Carmella picks up a quick win by countering a high risk manoeuvre on Naomi's part

Carmella dominates the match using unique offense but Naomi retaliates. Naomi continues to slap and punch Carmella as the latter screams for help.

Carmella cuts a selfie promo teasing a cash-in at WrestleMania. It has been reported that she is slated to have a failed cash-in at the Show of Shows.

Time to FEEL THE GLOW as @NaomiWWE goes one-on-one with Ms. #MITB @CarmellaWWE NEXT on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/HJlzh4865V
— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2018

Another lacklustre match in Naomi vs Carmella up next.

#SDLive pic.twitter.com/1cFi7zSBNk
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

He goes on to say that he will teach Zayn a lesson. Looks like Sami will indeed be going face again.

Kevin Owens is backstage with Rene Young and says Sami should realize everything is Shane McMahon's fault. KO seems perturbed and says that he is sick of Zayn. He says that he should be WWE Champion right now.

...@JinderMahal was just on the receiving end of a VICTORY #RKO!#SDLive @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/nAfFhp5w1a
— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2018

It looks like WWE might be going with a triple threat match for the US Championship at Wrestlemania with Mahal picking up this win.

Mahal goes for the Khallas but Roode counters it into a sunset flip. Singh interferes distracting Roode providing enough diversion for Jinder to connect with Khallas and pick up the win. Orton with an RKO OUTTA NOWHERE on Mahal.

Roode tries to go for the glorious DDT but could not connect. JInder pushes Roode outside the ring and connects with a kick as soon as Bobby Roode enters the ring.

THE MAHARAJA #SDLive pic.twitter.com/kRNAAfREOt
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

The match continues at a slow pace as Bobby connects with punches and chops on The Maharaja

Randy Orton sits at ringside as Mahal and Roode go at each other in the ring.

Roode wants his rematch at Mania #SDLive pic.twitter.com/MGk6WObfYl
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

Jinder Mahal comes out next and taunts both men in the ring. Jinder Mahal vs Bobby Roode up next.

Major botch by Bobby Roode as he says that he will RETAIN the Championship at Wrestlemania. How do you retain when you aren't even champion, Bobby?

Bobby Roode comes out and congratulates Orton. He then states that he has a rematch clause which he will use at WRESTLEMANIA! The live audience did not seem to care.

#SDLive pic.twitter.com/Qiuy3BzA3C
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

Orton says that until now he had never been called a US Champion and that he is now on the elite list of Superstars who are grand slam champions.

Asuka vs Charlotte is the dream match we have all been waiting for.

This two are gonna steal the show at WrestleMania #SDLive pic.twitter.com/BjkO2S1BBq
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

The brand new US Champ #SDLive pic.twitter.com/HYRGkdfjs4
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

Randy Orton comes down to the ring carrying his newly won US Championship

Asuka says she challenged Flair for a match at Wrestlemania because she likes a challenge.

She tells Asuka that she should be careful what she wishes for and that she will be the one to end Asuka's streak.

The Queen #SDLive pic.twitter.com/vLClQnUdyj
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

Charlotte talks about her accomplishments and says people often ask her what would happen if she had to face Asuka. She says that that question can only be answered at Wrestlemania.

She talks about always being a target as a Champion. She says that she was excited and honored when Asuka challenged her at Fastlane. Asuka's music hits.

The Queen Charlotte heads down the ramp next.

#SDLive pic.twitter.com/PtzbXFgJ9X
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

PLANTED #SDLive @LukeHarperWWE @ERICKROWAN pic.twitter.com/Ruwggi1oGq
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

He calls KO an egomaniac, Sami seems angry and determined. Are we getting a Sami Zayn face turn?

Rene Young is backstage with Sami Zayn. Zayn states that Shane McMahon is not the main reason he is not WWE Champion right now, it is Kevin Owens who is at fault.

Black Hole Slam by @LukeHarperWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/JyG5w4DFFA
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

Rowan sends Big E to the stairs on the outside and quickly comes inside the ring and the Brothers squash Uso with a powerbomb.

Harper and Rowan are dominating the match. Big E tags Uso and Uso connects with a face shot at Harper but fails to connect with a Superkick.

The match officially starts. Big E goes straight after Luke Harper. But not for long, as Harper floors BIg E and Rowan comes in after the tag.

DOWN SINCE, DAY ONE ISH #SDLive pic.twitter.com/NNQK8xN8NW
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) March 14, 2018

Uso and Big E stand in the ring with steel chairs in hand. Harper and Rowan enter the ring firmly holding their mallets and the two teams face off

WWE SmackDown Results, live updates & commentary, March 13th 2018

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