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WWE's incredible Live Event tour in Europe continued in Bournemouth, with most of the SmackDown roster present, while a few RAW superstars made appearances as well. In total, we had around five title matches and an incredible main event.
Here's what went down at Bournemouth!
#8. Finn Balor (c) vs Andrade - Intercontinental Championship
Finn Balor doesn't have any contender for the Intercontinental Championship right now except for one man - Andrade. El Idolo took on Finn Balor in the first match of the night and what an opener it was!
As expected, the two veterans tore the house down in an incredible opening match, with Balor getting the upperhand and defeating his new rival.
Finn Balor def. Andrade to retain the Intercontinental Championship
It's certainly going to be interesting to see how their rivalry plays out on television after Money in the Bank. Though they're both participating in the ladder match, neither superstar is expected to walk out with the briefcase.
This will make Andrade the de-facto #1 contender for the Intercontinental title.
#7. The IIconics (c) vs Kairi Sane & Asuka - WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
The IIconics have been rolling in a wave of momentum ever since becoming WWE Women's Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania 35. While Peyton Royce hasn't done too well individually, the team seems to be stronger than ever.
At Bournemouth, they once more took on the newly-formed team of Asuka and Kairi Sane. There's no doubt that the two Japanese sensations pose a major threat to the Women's Tag Team Championships, but on this night, they couldn't get the job done.
It was Royce and Billie Kay who ended up with the win, albeit via underhanded tactics.
The IIconics def. Asuka & Kairi SAne to retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
#6. WALTER (c) vs R-Truth - WWE United Kingdom Championship
Just when you think that wrestling couldn't get weirder, we get a match up like this. It's the kind of match that you never knew you wanted to see unless you get it. Since it was in UK, it only made sense that the United Kingdom Champion WALTER defended his title.
R-Truth was certainly not an expected opponent, but he was a welcome one for sure. Naturally, WALTER retained in a rather dominant performance.
WALTER def. R-Truth to retain the United Kingdom Championship
After the match, Truth got hit with an RKO Outta Nowhere. Randy Orton then issued an open challenge, to which Aleister Black answered.
#5. Randy Orton vs Aleister Black
Randy Orton vs Aleister Black was another unexpected match. The audience in attendence were raving about the match, particularly about the fact that Orton, the 9-time WWE Champion put over Black.
An RKO attempt turned into a Black Mass, giving the Dutch Destroyer the win.
Aleister Black def. Randy Orton
This could be WWE testing the waters for a potential feuds
#4. Samoa Joe (c) vs Matt Hardy - United States Championship
With Jeff Hardy gone and the SmackDown Tag Team Championships vacated, Matt Hardy looked to get one over RAW's United States Champion Samoa Joe. Unfortunately, luck hasn't really been on his side and neither was it on the night in Bournemouth.
At the end of it all, Samoa Joe handily squashed the WWE legend, keeping the United States title intact atleast until Money in the Bank.
Samoa Joe def. Matt Hardy to retain the United States Championship
#3. Daniel Bryan & Rowan (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rusev vs The Usos - SmackDown Tag Team Championship
Reports from the live audience state that Rowan has been the star of the two tag team champions this live event tour. While Bryan is obviously more important and a bigger name, Rowan has been getting over quite a bit, particularly in Oslo.
On this night, they faced two top teams including the mutli-time tag team champions in The Usos. The current champions walked out with the title still around their waist.
Daniel Bryan & Rowan def. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rusev to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championship
#2. Kofi Kingston (c) vs Kevin Owens - WWE Championship
We got a sneak peek of Money in the Bank, where Kofi Kingston is set to defend the WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. The Dreadlock Dynamo brought it to Owens, dominating him for a good part of the match.
Sami Zayn came out and attacked Kingston, causing the DQ. Xavier Woods levelled things up as he came to the aid of his fellow New Day member.
Kofi Kingston def. Kevin Owens by DQ to retain the WWE Championship
