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SmackDown Live kicked off with the 'new' Daniel Bryan, who had a new Titantron video, complete with the recycling logo. Bryan said that he remained silent last week when people were gushing over Kofi Kingston. He was even silent when Kevin Owens was announced as a replacement. The crowd chanted for "Kofi" and Bryan says that it's the crowd's turn to keep quiet. Rowan told everyone to shut up and open their ears because Bryan was about to enlighten them all. Bryan trashed on Kofi who was in India for a promotional tour and Owens for a bit before KO walked out.
KO said that it was hard to watch everyone do what he loves to do, except for Bryan - because he was awful. KO then vowed to be the one to shut Bryan's loud mouth. The two traded more rude words as Rowan confronted him and KO sent him outside. Bryan and KO began the brawl but Rowan returned to the ring and slammed him down. Bryan stands tall after the ordeal.
The Miz vs Jey Uso
The Miz was in control and hit a splash on Jey. Jey nearly countered with a roll-up but Miz escaped and landed a DDT. Miz ate a Samoan drop and went to the top right away. The Miz was quick to put his feet up but Jey had it scouted.
Jimmy tried to help Jey pin The Miz but Shane interjected and struck him down with a clothesline outside. Jey Uso then looked away momentarily, only for The Miz to catch him in the skull-crushing finale before getting the three pin.
Result: The Miz def. Jey Uso
Charlotte Flair was backstage talking about Becky Lynch and their match at Fastlane. She invited Becky to SmackDown to talk to her about her 'physical and mental capabilities'.
R-Truth came out and said he wanted to be like his childhood hero John Cena but he didn't know Cena issued an open challenge every single week, and he was tired of it after just one week. Samoa Joe, Andrade and Rey Mysterio were out and we were having a Fatal 4-Way title match!
R-Truth (c) vs. Samoa Joe vs. Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio - United States Championship match
Andrade and Mysterio were going at it and R Truth interfered and was caught in a roll up by Andrade as Mysterio delivered a huge crossbody to Joe from up top, taking him out. Mysterio sent Andrade into the corner and hit a big move. Andrade hit the splash but Joe broke up the pin on Rey. Truth was in control and dumped Mysterio on Joe who was already down. Truth hit a double 5-Knuckle Shuffle on the two but Andrade broke the following pin. Joe locked in the Coquina clutch on Truth but Rey hit a 619 on Joe.
The match spilled outside as Selina Vega and Carmella got involved. Joe hit a senton and then a big move on Andrade in the ring, getting the three count.
Result: Samoa Joe def. Andrade, R-Truth, Rey Mysterio and is the new United States Champion
Aleister Black & Ricochet vs. The Bar
The Bar trashed on the rookies a bit before the match began with Ricochet and Sheamus in the ring. Ricochet hit an early shooting star but Sheamus knee'd him in the head sending him outside. Black was tagged in and hit a moonsault off the ropes but Cesaro broke up the pin. Cesaro took the tag and Ricochet tagged in as well as Black wiped out Sheamus on the outside with a suicide dive. Ricochet hit the 630 and got the three count.
Result: Aleister Black & Ricochet def. The Bar
After the match, Nakamura and Rusev attacked the winning team from behind and The Hardy Boyz came out for the save. The Hardys, Ricochet & Black fought off the attackers in a spectacular fashion before celebrating in the ring together.
It looks like we could be seeing a 4-team storyline on SmackDown Live.
Mandy Rose vs. Naomi
Naomi was distracted by Sonya DeVille and Mandy finished off Naomi within seconds.
Result: Mandy Rose vs. Naomi
Asuka attacked Mandy and DeVille on the ramp after the match and kicked DeVille's head in and threw her against the screen on the ramp. She did the same to Mandy Rose, making a statement.
AJ Styles was being interviewed and said that what happened with Kofi Kingston was a mistake. Randy Orton once again interjects and asks him whether he's seriously talking about someone else getting a title shot. He takes a shot saying "No wonder it took you 15 years to get here".
Kevin Owens vs Rowan
Rowan drop kicked KO, sending him out of the ring. Bryan was talking all sorts of trash about KO, and he wasted no time to attack the champion. Rowan stopped it and sent him into the steel steps before flattening the champion. Bryan started attacking him too and it was an instant DQ.
Result: Kevin Owens def. Rowan by DQ
Becky Lynch has an intense confrontation with Charlotte Flair
Charlotte was out next and had some words to share with Becky Lynch. She showed us a recap of last night's brawl between Becky and Rousey. After that, she made the crowd chant Becky to make her show up. Lynch showed up and said she was in Charlotte and Rousey's heads. She admitted that she may be damaged but added that damaged people have nothing to lose
Charlotte went after Becky and stretched the injured knee of Becky, asking her to fight. Becky somehow managed to crawl about and hit the Disarmher on Charlotte and screamed that she was going to rip her arm off before the officials came out to separate the two. Becky screamed from the ring, "I'll see you at Fastlane", as Charlotte walked off to the lockers. Becky stood up and the two women gave each other stern stares from across the arena as the show cut out.
