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The New Day kicked off SmackDown and were celebrating their eighth tag team title win when the Lucha House Party came out to congratulate them, while also challenging them for the titles. Miz & Morrison were out as well and said that the new champs did not beat them in a straight-up tag match and the title change was unfair.
The Forgotten Sons came out as well and wanted a part in the dispute over the titles. The Sons ended up attacking all three teams, ending with big finishers on Kofi and Big E in the ring.
Backstage, Miz & Morrison were furious and blamed the Lucha House party for the chaos. They were set to face the Luchadors later in the night.
Drew Gulak vs. Baron Corbin - MITB Qualifier match
Corbin had the upper hand early on and the match went outside where Gulak kicked Corbin over the tables. Gulak pulled off a Sunset Flip for a near fall before dropping Corbin on the steps outside.
Nakamura and Cesaro interrupted the match and took out Daniel Bryan at ringside. Gulak was distracted and Corbin hit the End of Days for the win.
Result: Baron Corbin def. Drew Gulak and will join the MITB ladder match
After the match, Nakamura and Cesaro held on to Gulak as Corbin took him out with his sceptre.
Match rating: B
Sheamus vs. Enhancement Talent
Sheamus started off strong by tossing the Roman Reigns lookalike across the ring and into the corner before unloading his fists on the rookie. Sheamus was yelling about his challenger showing him disrespect as he dismantled him before picking up the easy win.
Result: Sheamus def. Enhancement Talent
After the match, Sheamus did that thing where he threatens Michael Cole for absolutely no reason.
Match rating: C
We got part three of the Jeff Hardy documentary, focusing this time on his grand return at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
Before the match between Miz & Morrison and Lucha House Party got underway, Sheamus returned and confronted Michael Cole. He was surely in a foul mood tonight.
Miz & Morrison vs. Lucha House Party
Miz and Lince kicked us off and Morrison was tagged in early and the former champs kept tagging in and out, keeping the pressure on. Metalik finally got in after a long while and took Miz out with a bulldog but the following moonsault was countered when Miz put his boots up.
Metalik countered the Skull Crushing Finale, rolling through with a victory roll for a big win. Here's something you don't see every day, LHP actually winning a match!
Result: Lucha House Party def. Miz & Morrison
Match rating: B
Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans - MITB Qualifier match
Evans went after Bayley right away who was on the apron as Sasha took advantage of the distraction. Evans sent Banks outside, also attacking Bayley before returning to the ring. Evans slammed Banks' head into the ringpost a few times before missing a Superplex and taking a powerbomb.
Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans - MITB Qualifier match (contd...)
Sasha was focusing on Lacey's injured hand but took the Women's Right. Bayley broke up the pin but got caught up in the match causing the ref to miss a pin attempt from Sasha. Banks told Bayley to stay out of it but Lacey used the distraction to put Banks away with the Women's Right.
Result: Lacey Evans def. Sasha Banks and will join the MITB ladder match
As Banks and the champ were retreating, Tamina came out and Superkicked Bayley on the stage before retreating without a word.
Match rating: B+
We got a recap of the Strowman-Wyatt feud as well as Mandy and Sonya's quarrels.
Backstage, Carmella and Dana Brooke were hyped for their upcoming match.
Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross (c) vs. Carmella & Dana Brooke - Women's Tag Title match
Cross and Dana kicked us off and Brooke was dominating early and hit a crossbody from the barricades as Nikki went going after Carmella on the outside.
Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross (c) vs. Carmella & Dana Brooke - Women's Tag Title match (contd...)
We returned from commercials to see Carmella in trouble thanks to a double team move from the champs before Alexa picked up the three-count.
Result: Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross def. Carmella & Dana Brooke to retain the Women's Tag Titles
Match rating: B+
Triple H was out next to celebrate his 25th year in the WWE ring. About four words into his promo, Trips was interrupted by Shawn Michaels. HBK made a joke about social distancing and then another owner about how none of Hunter's friends or family showed up to celebrate.
HBK started talking about his own 25th anniversary that never actually happened and Hunter acted like he had no idea. We then got a flashback in the form of a blooper reel of some funny DX moments and then all of Trips' WrestleMania matches.
They talked about Stephanie and she called Hunter at the exact same moment. Ric Flair was the next to call, followed by Road Dogg before Mr McMahon came out in person. He recalled the time they had a giant egg as a mascott and the funeral home segment, as well as Bayley's - This is your life segment. McMahon walked out after making some jokes about Hunter and Shawn being boring before turning the lights out on them as we heard crickets and the show was over.
Episode rating: B+
A couple of great matches and a very special appearance from The Game and HBK made for an exciting episode.
