5 things that shouldn't have happened on SmackDown Live - 22nd May, 2018

Big E was the one who needed the win this week
Big E was the one who needed the win this week

#1 Jeff Hardy tapping out

This marks two consecutive losses for Hardy in successive matches
This marks two consecutive losses for Hardy in successive matches

In a dream match, we saw Jeff Hardy take on Daniel Bryan for a chance to face Samoa Joe in a qualifying match for the MITB briefcase. This match definitely stole the show with no contender coming out weak until the end. In the climax of the match, we saw Jeff Hardy tap out to Bryan when he applied the heel hook.

While Bryan winning is expected and is well and fine, the finish hurt Jeff Hardy's credibility as the US Champion. Losing his previous match against The Miz two weeks back and losing another one to Bryan this week clean is bad enough, him tapping out just makes things worse.

It really seems like WWE is hurting most of its Superstars' credibility just to give Daniel Bryan a push. Last week, Daniel Bryan destroyed Big Cass, a man almost twice his size and this week he beat the current US Champion.

Will we see Daniel Bryan go through Samoa Joe next week? One can only hope not. But given the current scenario, don't be surprised if that happens. Maybe Big Cass can cause a distraction next week and allow the Samoan to pick up a much-needed victory.

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