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The WWE Universe was eagerly waiting for the SmackDown Live episode after SummerSlam 2018, after an unforgettable SummerSlam PPV and a fabulous episode of RAW after SummerSlam.
SmackDown Live was not a perfect show like the former, but still had some good moments. SummerSlam served as a start for many feuds on the SmackDown roster. The two most interesting feuds were AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe, and Daniel Bryan vs The Miz.
Also, the WWE Universe was excited to see Becky Lynch as a heel, and witnessed the direction her feud with Charlotte Flair will go.
Without further ado, let us take a look at the top 3 moments from the SmackDown Live episode after SummerSlam. It took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
#3 The Miz vs Daniel Bryan segment
The Miz opened the show along with Maryse by mocking Daniel Bryan's retirement speech from two years ago. Daniel Bryan made his entrance and called Miz a 'coward'. The crowd joined Bryan with 'You are a Coward' chants.
Miz told Bryan that he defeated Bryan at SummerSlam, and that he had no intentions of facing him in the future. Bryan responded by calling The Miz a facade. Maryse interrupted Bryan and told him to retire again and to start calling himself 'Daniel Bella'.
That was the cue for Brie Bella to make her entrance. She punched The Miz and he and Maryse started retreating. Bryan told them that the SmackDown Live General Manager Paige had already sanctioned a mixed tag-team match between Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella vs The Miz and Maryse at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.
This match will be the second chapter of their feud which is set to continue for a while. It was good to see Brie Bella joining Daniel Bryan, and her inclusion will add a new dynamic to their rivalry.
#2 Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton
Jeff Hardy finally got his one on one match against Randy Orton. Orton was a thorn in Hardy's side for a couple of months now. The fans thought Orton would get disqualified at some point during the match to destroy him further, but it was Hardy who got himself disqualified by delivering a low blow to Orton.
Hardy continued his assault on Orton as they continued fighting outside the ring. Hardy put Orton on a table and hit Orton's skull with a nearby camera.
He climbed on top of one the technical units case and delivered a Swanton Bomb to Orton. Hardy had a sadistic look as he walked off, leaving Orton laying in the technical area. It looks like this feud will also continue at Hell in a Cell.
#1 The New Day vs The Bludgeon Brothers
The New Day had some unfinished business with The Bludgeon Brothers after their match at SummerSlam ended via disqualification. They got another chance at winning the title in a No Disqualification match this time around.
This match went out of control from the moment the bell rang. This match had Tables, Ladders and Chairs involved. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston gave everything they had in this match.
One of the extreme moments was when Kofi Kingston was given a Double Crucifix Bomb by Eric Rowan and Luke Harper on the ladder. Kofi Kingston somehow managed to kick out at the two count.
They persevered and finally managed to beat The Bludgeon Brothers and became five time Tag Team champions. The major reason for The New Day winning the title was a legitimate injury to Eric Rowan during their match at SummerSlam.
The episode came to a close with The New Day celebrating their title win. This has been a fascinating week for all WWE fans. Let us hope WWE is able to carry this momentum till the next PPV - Hell in a Cell.
