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This week's episode of SmackDown Live had a lot to deal with after the Fallout show from SummerSlam. The build-up to Hell in a Cell had already begun, and there was a title change with New Day winning their No Disqualification Match.
On this week, a second Title Match was slated to take place, with Charlotte defending the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Carmella in her rematch for the title. The next Tag Team Title Tournament kicked off to find the next challengers for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, while New Day celebrated their win, among other segments.
Without any further ado, let's get into the results from the night.
The New Day Title Celebration
New Day kicked off the show with the celebration for winning the SmackDown Tag Team Titles last week from the Bludgeon Brothers.
They came out and mentioned that they had won the Tag Team Titles five times, in the same manner as Booker T usually did. Before they could complete the sentence, Booker T came out to greet them in his King Booker avatar. Then he welcomed them to the 5-time Championship Club, making each of them kneel down to congratulate them for their entry to the prestigious club.
They kicked off the celebrations even further, with New Day joining Booker T to do Spineroonis in the middle of the ring, while the crowd cheered them on.
The Bar vs Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs Epico and Primo Colon [Tag Team Tournament]:
The first match of the night was a Triple Threat Tag Team Match between The Bar, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and the Colon Brothers. New Day took their place at ringside to see which team would head into the final of the tournament to determine their next contenders for the SmackDown Live Tag Team Titles.
The match saw two members of the three teams inside the ring at all times, with anyone able to tag themselves into the ring at any time, including anyone from the third team. It also saw the return of the Colon Brothers to action, after a long time on the sidelines due to Epico's shoulder injury.
Sheamus dominated Karl Anderson in the middle of the ring, in a modified torture rack, before he reversed the move and made it to Luke Gallows to make the tag. Cesaro came in after tagging Sheamus, and both of them took out Epico who got in their way. Gallows hit Cesaro with a Splash for a near fall, but Primo came in after taking out Cesaro. Gallows took him out with a kick, catching him coming off the top rope. Anderson hit a Spinebuster in the middle of the ring, giving themselves a little time.
Gallows and Anderson looked like they were seizing the initiative, and were setting up their finisher, Epico saved Promo with a backstabber. Cesaro and Sheamus took advantage, and Cesaro came back with Upper Cuts, while Sheamus took out the competition on the outside of the ring. Cesaro picked up the win after pinning Gallows in the centre of the ring.
Result: The Bar defeated Gallows and Anderson and The Colons.
Backstage, Paige came face to face with Rusev, Aiden English and Lana, whom she told that they would be competing next week in a Triple Threat Tag Team match for the other spot in the Number 1 Contender's spot for the SmackDown Live Tag Team Titles. Although Rusev thought they were getting the shot as Lana had talked to Paige, it was revealed that it was Aiden who had talked to the General Manager.
Jeff Hardy addressed his actions from last week
Jeff Hardy came down to the ring and talked about how he had taken out Randy Orton last week, reminding everyone that they had put him through a table. He called The Viper out and Orton answered.
Orton came out and said that he was not done working on Jeff Hardy yet and that he wanted to end the version of Jeff Hardy which people loved, and leave him a 'pile of broken bones'. He refused to get into the ring with Hardy on his terms and said that he would take him on later.
Jeff Hardy took everyone by shock by throwing down the challenge for Orton, to face him inside the Hell in a Cell structure, at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. Orton did not answer and walked away leaving the crowd wondering.
Backstage, Carmella talked to Renee Young about why she would win back her Women's Title from Charlotte at SmackDown Live. R-Truth showed up afterwards, saying that the Truth would set Carmella 'free'.
Billie Kay w/ Peyton Royce vs Naomi:
Billie Kay faced Naomi after Peyton Royce had defeated her last week. On this occasion, Naomi was looking to get some momentum back by beating the IIconics but it wasn't to be.
They used their number's advantage to superb effect. While half falling out of the ring, Naomi kicked out at Billie Kay, while Peyton, unseen by the referee hit Naomi with a high kick. The distraction was enough and Billie rolled Naomi up to pick up the win over her, making it a win for both members of the IIconics over the former Women's Champion.
Result: Billie Kay defeated Naomi.
Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella talk about Miz and Maryse:
Daniel Bryan talked about how Miz had mocked him last week but had failed to do anything last week, hiding behind his wife. Brie's return came at an opportune time, running out to punch Miz out of the ring, while Maryse ran away.
With the announcement, that Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan set to face Miz and Maryse in a Mixed Tag Match at Hell in a Cell, Bryan and Brie were eager to get their hands on the 'It Couple'.
They were interrupted by Andrade 'Cien' Almas and Zelina Vega.
Zelina talked about how it was a pleasure to stand next to two legends, Brie Bella and Andrade 'Cien' Almas, deliberately leaving out Bryan. She listed out Andrade's accomplishments since coming up to SmackDown Live and then said that while the Miz had already outsmarted Bryan, and Andrade could do the same given the chance in a match.
Bryan said that he could not make the match official, but implied that he would not object to the match if Paige made it official.
Paige ran out and agreed to make the bout official, also bringing out a referee to officiate.
Andrade 'Cien' Almas vs Daniel Bryan:
Things kicked off hard and fast between Almas and Bryan, with Almas trying to mock Bryan with the Tranquilo. Bryan followed through, however, and kicked him off the Middle Rope with a kick to the midsection.
Almas tried to take advantage, and regain the initiative by coming back to the match. Bryan chopped Almas' chest all over the ring, while The Miz and Maryse watched on from backstage.
Bryan hit Almas with a dropkick to the corner, which Almas followed with a knee to Bryan in the corner. He went for another one, but Bryan ducked, sending Almas careening to the outside.
Coming back from the break, Andrade locked Bryan's arm through the rope in an Armbar, hanging on to his arm. Almas went to the top rope but was brought down by Bryan, who hit him with a Double Underhook Superplex from the top rope.
The Miz came out, distracting Bryan, but ended up getting hit with a Suicide Dive from Bryan. Almas followed Bryan to the outside and took him out as well, but Bryan managed to keep from losing the match.
Almas went for the Moonsault, but Bryan got his knees up and locked in the Yes Lock on him instead. Miz interfered with the match, breaking up the lock. Almas was disqualified, handing Bryan the win, but it did not matter. Brie was attacked on the outside by Maryse.
Almas hit Bryan with the Hammerlock DDT, and then the Miz held Bryan's head up, forcing him to watch Zelina Vega hit his wife with the knee in the corner. Maryse hit Brie with the DDT while Bryan watched on.
Miz took out Bryan with the Skull Crushing Finale and left him lying next to his wife in the middle of the ring.
Result: Daniel Bryan defeated Andrade 'Cien' Almas via Disqualification
Backstage, Charlotte talked about the fact that she had also earned the SmackDown Women's Championship, and would defend it against Carmella later in the night. She said that she would focus her attention on Becky Lynch after defeating Carmella.
AJ Styles talked about being attacked by Samoa Joe
AJ Styles talked about his feud with Samoa Joe developing over the past few weeks. He mentioned that Samoa Joe had brought his family into it, and then said that he was going to face Joe for the title at Hell in a Cell, but he wanted Joe before that.
He called out Joe to the ring but ended up being disappointed as Joe refused to come down. Joe appeared on the Titan Tron and said that AJ Styles had proved his point yet again on SmackDown Live, leaving his children with no one to look up to.
He called up Wendy, AJ's wife and after asking her to calm down, said that he might come over to meet AJ's family next Tuesday.
AJ could no longer bear to hear Joe and instead ran up the ramp, presumably to the parking lot, where it had appeared that Joe was during the segment.
After the break, AJ finally reached the parking lot, looking for Joe. Unfortunately, it appeared that Joe had already left the arena.
Carmella vs Charlotte Flair (c) - SmackDown Live Women's Championship:
In a rematch for her SmackDown Live Women's Championship, Carmella faced Charlotte after having lost the title at SummerSlam.
Carmella went for the quick pin early on in the match but was unable to pick up the critical early win. The former Women's Champion slowed down the pace, with locks, while the crowd cheered for the absent Becky Lynch.
Charlotte went to the top turnbuckle, but was pushed off, and fell hitting her head on the barrier. Carmella dove through the ropes, hitting Charlotte with a Suicide Dive.
Charlotte hit Carmella with Flair Chops, but Carmella reversed and hit her with a Snapmare. She hit Charlotte with a straight right, and then went off the top to hit Charlotte with a Crossbody, but Charlotte almost rolled her up for the pin.
It looked like Charlotte might hit Carmella with a Powerbomb from the top rope, but Carmella turned it into a Frankensteiner instead for a near fall.
Carmella reversed an attempt by Charlotte for the Figure Eight and hit her with two Superkicks, for back to back near falls. Carmella appeared extremely frustrated and got hit by a Spear followed by the Natural Selection for her efforts.
Charlotte locked in the Figure Eight leg-lock, forcing Carmella to tap out.
Result: Charlotte defeated Carmella to retain her SmackDown Women's Championship
Charlotte never got the chance to celebrate, as Becky attacked her from behind taking her out. She held up the title over Charlotte's prone body before picking up the mike and said that at Hell in a Cell she would take the title from Charlotte, and left her lying in the ring.
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