Superstars of SmackDown LIVE plied their trade in front of a raucous crowd in Odessa, Texas. Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura headlined the event in a tag team match against the team of Jinder Mahal and Baron Corbin. Rusev and Tye Dillinger co-headlined the event in a singles match.
The rest of the card featured a Triple Threat Match for the United States Championship, a six-woman tag team match, a Triple Threat Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships, and much more. So, without any further ado, here are the results from WWE's live event in Odessa, Texas.
#1. Breezango & American Alpha vs. The Ascension, Erick Rowan & Epico in a
The Fashion Police alongside American Alpha took on The Ascension, Erick Rowan & Epico. It was weird to see Epico without his Shining Stars partner Primo. The match served as a fun opener with several in-ring shenanigans by Breezango. American Alpha — who've not been on WWE TV for quite a while — brought in their A-game for this match.
Even the heels performed well, especially Erick Rowan who used every trick in the book to make sure the crowd kept booing him. In the closing moments of the match, Alpha pinned Epico after hitting him with the Grand Amplitude.
Breezango & American Alpha def. The Ascension, Erick Rowan & Epico
#2. Luke Harper vs. Aiden English
Surprisingly, Aiden English didn't face Tye Dillinger as usual tonight. The former Vaudevillian took on The backwoods brawler Luke Harper. English felt the ire of the Odessa crowd after the Drama King belittled them. He even serenaded a female audience member by belting out a not-so-melodious tune.
Harper came to the aid of the ailing Texas crowd. He made a quick show of Aiden English and pinned him after hitting the Discus Clothesline.
Luke Harper def. Aiden English
#3. The Usos (c) vs. The New Day vs. The Hype Bros in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships
The Usos — who'll be facing The New Day in a rap battle on SmackDown LIVE this week — were focused on winning the Triple Threat Match and keeping the SD Tag Titles. The New Day engaged in their usual pre-match shenanigans. The Hype Bros, clearly the odd-ones-out in this match put on a good performance.
The Usos def. The New Day & The Hype Bros to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships
#4. Kevin Owens (c) vs. Sami Zayn vs. AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match for the United States Championship
The ‘New Face of America’ Kevin Owens defended his United States Championship against ‘The Underdog From the Underground’ Sami Zayn and The Phenomenal AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match. Owens used his heavy-hitting power moves to gain the upper hand, while Zayn and Styles took to the air to win the contest. However, in the end, Owens came on top by hitting Sami Zayn with the Pop-up Powerbomb for the three count.
Although Styles lost the match tonight, he'll get another opportunity to grab the gold this week on SmackDown LIVE as he takes part in the Independence Day Battle Royale to become the #1 Contender for Kevin Owens' US Title.
Kevin Owens def. Sami Zayn & AJ Styles to retain the United States Championship
#5. SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi, Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella (w/ James Ellsworth), Tamina Snuka & Natalya in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match
The women of SmackDown LIVE squared-off each other in a six-woman tag team action. The babyfaces were cheered, while the heels were booed. James Ellsworth received some of the loudest boos of the evening. The match wasn't anything out of the ordinary. The faces got the heat in the first half, and then later got the upper hand in the second half. Nothing to write home about. All-in-all a decent house show performance.
Naomi, Becky Lynch & Charlotte def. Carmella, Tamina Snuka & Natalya
#6. Rusev vs. Tye Dillinger
The Bulgarian Brute Rusev took on the Perfect Ten Tye Dillinger in a singles contest. Rusev, who's been in the shadows waiting to make his SmackDown LIVE debut, put on a good performance against Dillinger. Tye, who's been facing Aiden English since months, tried getting the upper hand on Rusev but found out that the Bulgarian was too powerful a foe in comparison to English.
Rusev def. Tye Dillinger
#7. Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. WWE World Champion Jinder Mahal (w/ The Singh Brothers) & Baron Corbin
The Viper alongside The Artist took on The Modern Day Maharaja and his aide Baron Corbin in a tag team match. Very surprised that Corbin didn't end up cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase on Jinder Mahal.
The Singh Brothers tried to interfere in the match, but Orton took both of them down via the Middle Rope DDT. In the closing moments, Shinsuke knocked out Mahal by hitting the Kinshasa, while Orton took down Corbin with the RKO for the three.
Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura def. Jinder Mahal & Baron Corbin
