WWE Smackdown – Smackdown Results and Highlights: Check out the big highlights and what happened on WWE Friday Night Smackdown Episode on July 17th: Friday Night WWE Smackdown will be a revolutionary affair. For the first time since April 2020, the Blue brand will welcome live crowds as tomorrow’s event will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Three matches have been announced for the night, with almost every top star from the Blue brand in action. Below is the list of matches.
- The Usos & Roman Reigns vs. The Mysterio’s & Edge
- Finn Balor returns
- Shotzi & Nox vs. Tamina & Natalya
- Smackdown Women’s Championship- Bianca Belair (c) vs. Carmella
- Otis vs. Cesaro
- Fatal 4-way match- Kevin Owens vs. Big E vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins
WWE Smackdown Results and Highlights: Roman Reigns gets assaulted again by Edge. Seth Rollins wins the Fatal 4-way match
WWE Smackdown Results and Highlights:-
Fatal 4-way match- Kevin Owens vs. Big E vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins- All the 4 men are in the ring, and we are ready for the main event. The Fatal 4-way got underway with Seth Rollins opting to go outside the ring, but Big-E hit him with a spear on the apron. Big-E was taken out by a Cannon Ball dive outside the ring by Kevin Owens, while King Nakamura hit a diving knee from the apron on Owens.
Not so fast, @WWERollins!
Feel the unicorn power of @WWEBigE! 🦄🦄🦄#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zqUJtBWxOp
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
The action continued after the commercial. Owens and Big E were inside the ring fighting it out. Both the heavyweights were on the top turnbuckle and with some assist from Nakamura, Kevin Owens got superplexed by Big E and the King.
.@WWERollins was feelin' froggy, but no one was home!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/nCU7ZKlJ0X
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
After the massive superplex, Big E hit a massive Big Ending on Nakamura and went for a pin but Seth Rollins broked at 2-count. Rollins took Shinsuke outside the ring and slammed him on the announce table. Seth Rollins set up the ladder next to the announce table to dive on Shunsuke, but Kevin Owens intercepted and got himself in the position on the ladder and dived right onto the chest of Nakamura.
KEVIN OWENS IS A MADMAN!@FightOwensFight shocks and awes the @WWEUniverse on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/7d6cEb8heO
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Meanwhile, in the ring, Big E was looking for a Big Ending on Seth Rollins, but Rollins turned the tables and hit a stomp on Big E with a ladder placed underneath his skull to close the match. After the match got over, Seth Rollins climbed the ladder and took the Money in the Bank briefcase in his hands.
ROLLINS WINS!
ROLLINS WINS!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/rAuIzL9p1v— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
WWE Smackdown Results: Seth Rollins pinned Big E to secure a victory.
Can @WWERollins become a 2-time Mr. #MITB this Sunday?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RqzmUU0tzH
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
In the ring- A dejected Baron Corbin entered the ring and addressed the crowd. He said that the last few weeks have been the most difficult ones in my entire life. He said that he lost his crown, his investments, car, expenses, and everything.
No sympathy for @BaronCorbinWWE from the @WWEUniverse!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/BsuOFNTqJI
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
"If this continues the way it's going, we’re going to have to move in with my wife’s parents."#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HjJy5K44wO
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
He said he is going through the worst phase of his life both financially and emotionally. He said to get out of these dark times, he has started a crowd fundraiser for himself. He kneeled down and urged people to donate and help him overcome his financial crises.
Introducing… The Corbin Fund Me!
How much would you give @BaronCorbinWWE?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Z3CZmqBsn7
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
"I AM LITERALLY ON ME KNEES BEGGING YOU. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE."#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/frsxkbvz3B
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Just when he kneeled down and urged people to help him, Kevin Owens made his way out in the ring. Corbin asked Kevin to help him financially. Corbin said, Kevin if you can’t spend on your wardrobe, then please help me. After hearing about his wardrobe, Kevin got pissed and hit Corbin with a Stunner.
A @WWEUniverse sized STUNNER to @BaronCorbinWWE courtesy of "The Man of the People" @FightOwensFight!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/O5JtGr3wV6
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Backstage- Paul Heyman gets interviews and he says that Roman Reigns will beat the hell out of Edge. Just as he was speaking Big E intervened and said that Edge has your boy’s (Roman Reigns) numbers.
WOAH WOAH WOAH!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/7HRN6gtjHY
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Otis vs. Cesaro- Cesaro entered the ring holding his abdomen that was attacked backstage. Otis targeted Cesaro’s abdomen, but a clubbing blow from Otis just ruffled his feathers.
.@WWEGable quickly gets involved and causes the disqualification!
Why? Because it's FOR THE ACADEMY!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/UhrWT0UErG
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
CESARO SWING!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/AvikLVxurg
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Cesaro however got back somehow and slammed Otis shoulder first on the ring post, but Gable came from behind to hit a german suplex on Cesaro to disqualify the bout. After the match, Cesaro was assaulted by Otis & Gable.
WWE Smackdown Results: No result
TO THE RIBS!
FOR THE ACADEMY!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zL9BTXZhKe— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Backstage- Otis & Chad Gable talk about their Alpha Academy. Gable says that Otis will face Cesaro tonight. In a few moments, Cesaro gets into the picture, and before the match gets attacked by Otis.
It's always FOR THE ACADEMY for @otiswwe as @WWECesaro gets a thrashing for his "boneheaded" remarks!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Ahn2FNrGAo
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Smackdown Women’s Championship- Bianca Belair (c) vs. Carmella- As the bell rung, both ladies pushed each other. Carmella then slapped Bianca and ran outside the ring while Bianca followed to catch her.
That's what you get, @CarmellaWWE!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OlARh4oNGB
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Bianca took control with some hectic strikes, but Carmella got her momentum when she slammed Bianca shoulder-first on the ring post. She continued her assault and slammed Bianca on the barricade and rolled her inside the ring for a close 2-count.
LET'S GOOOOO!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lXlW2isY4M
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
After the commercial, both ladies were in the ring and Bianca was freaking attacks on Carmella and slamming her from turnbuckle to turnbuckle before slamming her right in the middle of the ring. The two ladies then went on the top turnbuckle and Carmella slammed Bianca right into the ring with a roll-up 450 slam.
LET'S GOOOOO!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lXlW2isY4M
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
After that Carmella locked Bianca from her neck that saw the champ almost fading. However, Bianca displayed extraordinary strength and planted a vertical slam. In the closing moments, Bianca hit Carmella in the abdomen with her braid and took Carmella out with a riveting Kiss of Death.
THERE IT IS!!! 😲😲😲#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Go8eRJoPXE
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
WWE Smackdown Results: Bianca Belair defeated Carmella via pinfall
#AndStill@BiancaBelairWWE retains the #SmackDown #WomensTitle in front of the @WWEUniverse. pic.twitter.com/Z0NRPz5iRg
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Shotzi & Nox vs. Tamina & Natalya- The debutants of last week, Nox & Shotzi are back this week as well, and they will be taking on the same opponents from the last week i.e., Natalya & Tamina. Shotzi & Tamina started the proceedings with Tamina’s brute force coming off pretty well.
OW OW OWWWWWWW!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ObE8HPCsH2
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Shotzi was feeling the heat from the Women’s Tag team champions and she somehow tagged in Nox. Nox took care of both Natalya and Tamina and looked pretty impressive. During the match, Zelina Vega and Liv Morgan were present at the commentary table.
THE SHINIEST WIZARD rocks @NatByNature like a hurricane!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/C2TURqdsL2
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
The two ladies were commenting on each other and finally, a brawl erupted at the ringside which distracted Natalya who was going for a Sharp-shooter on Nox inside the ring. The distraction helped Nox roll up Natalya and she picked up a victory.
WWE Smackdown Results: Nox defeated Natalya via Pinfall.
The team of @ShotziWWE & @TeganNoxWWE_ have just upset the @WWE Women's Tag Team Champions!!!!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/0xCSe9fxXE
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
After the match got over, Natalya & Tamina took down Zelina Vega, but Liv Morgan proved too good for the Women’s Tag Team Champions. Liv took care of both Natalya & Tamina and stood tall in the end while pointing towards the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Can @YaOnlyLivvOnce become Ms. #MITB this Sunday?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/C0de8BUr7f
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
In the ring- Sami Zayn is in here and he talks about Justice. While he was addressing the WWE Universe. Finn Balor music hit and out came the first-ever Universal Champion. Yes! Yes! Yes! The Prince is back on the Blue brand.
THIS IS HAPPENING!@FinnBalor is BACK on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/wzdshGreHu
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Finn makes his way into the ring and catches Sami Zayn off-guard. He hit him with a Coup de Grace and close-off the segment in style.
Art.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YHL1phpBDB
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Backstage- Edge got interviewed by Kayla Braxton. While he was speaking to Kayla, Rollins entered the picture and said that Edge, you can’t defeat Roman. He also mentioned that when he will win the Money in the Bank ladder match, he will make sure he cashes in.
"I have to beat @WWERomanReigns at his own game this Sunday. The last thing I have to do in this industry is win the #UniversalChampionship."#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/92rTQhG36f
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
"I'm gonna finish what I started seven years ago when I had my boot on your neck and I didn't pull the trigger…"#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/6JNxPM5H8k
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
The Usos & Roman Reigns vs. The Mysterio’s & Edge- All the competitors made their way to the ring with Edge getting a massive pop.
The @WWEUniverse inside the @ToyotaCenter is ROARING for @EdgeRatedR!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ElsDSz8JWF
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
The match started after a commercial. Roman was playing mind games with the Rated-R Superstar and Jey attacked him from behind. However, he couldn’t do much with the attack and got humbled by Edge soon.
😲😲😲😲😲😲#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kH0vLrwLBo
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Jey and Jimmy were operating in the team from Team Roman meanwhile both the Mysterio’s & Edge were in command from Team Edge. Roman Reigns finally got a the and dragged Dominik out of the ring. He took him back & forth inside, outside.
RUTHLESS ROMAN!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/nx8TcGPX4P
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Roman, just like always kept chatting and begging ‘Acknowledge Me” and power bombed Dominik on the announce table.
PURE DESTRUCTION courtesy of the #UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/BhEfRwa9G1
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
After the commercial, Jey & Dominik were in the ring with Dominik somehow tagging Edge who changed the complexion. He attacked all the three members simultaneously, Meanwhile Roman Reigns was clearing traffic on the outside, but got speared by Edge.
SPEAR to @WWERomanReigns as the @WWEUniverse erupts!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zkeEz3soI5
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
In the final moments, Rey got a shot from the outside of the ring by Jimmy and Jey rolled him up for a pinfall.
The team of @WWERomanReigns & @WWEUsos pick up the win on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/fHdpmFBo8b
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
SUPERMAN PUNCH to @EdgeRatedR!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hCfUkZGDgA
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
After the match, Roman, Jey & Jimmy assaulted The Mysterio’s, but Edge calmed things down with a chair shot on the twins. Roman came from behind and hit him with a Superman punch.
WHAT A SPEAR!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/iokFPAwnvs
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Roman then tried putting Edge into the chair-rod Crippler Crossface, but Edge Speared him and humiliated him with yet another Chair-rod Crippler Crossface and raised the Universal Title in the air.
WWE Smackdown Results: Rey Mysterio pinned by Jey Uso
MESSAGE SENT.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/cU6lyIWYIR
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Kick-off: The CEO Vince McMahon kicks off the show.
LOOK WHO'S HERE!@VinceMcMahon is here on #SmackDown to welcome back the @WWEUniverse. pic.twitter.com/6oFYZagpkv
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021
Welcome to the groundbreaking episode of WWE Smackdown. For the first time in 70 weeks, the Blue brand finally welcomes a live audience who will help WWE get back to normalcy. WWE Smackdown is live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
WELCOME BACK, @WWEUniverse! 💙#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/T03W0zIPMA
— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2021