WWE SmackDown Results and Grades: SmackDown was to crown a new WWE Intercontinental champion on this week’s show.
Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles faced off in the final of the tournament while there were some other big moments too.
Jeff Hardy and Sheamus are to meet at Backlash and here are the results and grades from this week’s WWE SmackDown.
Hardy gets his back on Sheamus
Sheamus wanted Hardy to go through a urine test before signing a contract for their match at Backlash. However, Hardy threw the urine on Sheamus after taking the test and left the ring with the Celtic Warrior covered in urine.
🤢 🤢 🤢 🤢 🤢 🤢 🤢 🤢#SmackDown @JEFFHARDYBRAND @WWESheamus pic.twitter.com/qEh2EiMJR6
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020
The doctor, later on, confirmed that Hardy was negative for any substances too.
Grade B
While this storyline felt forced, getting Hardy a positive vibe after a couple of weeks was great. He should be the favourite to win the clash, and it should be a good match at Backlash.
Cesaro and Nakamura battle the champions
The New Day came out to face Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura in a non-title match. The champions decided to take a new in support of the Black Lives Matter protest but it was Nakamura who got the win.
.@WWEBigE & @TrueKofi battle @ShinsukeN & @WWECesaro right now on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/7jY2CIzQLz
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020
Nakamura and Cesaro beat the New Day
Grade B
WWE could be teasing a rivalry with Cesaro and Nakamura challenging for the titles. The pair getting the win should mean something, and New Day do need someone to challenge them.
IC title final
Styles vs Bryan took place after a segment which saw Otis and Tucker preparing for their clash. Hardy and Sheamus were also brawling prior to this, however, the match was a classic.
.@WWESheamus and @JEFFHARDYBRAND are BRAWLING backstage on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/8D53ofXLLX
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020
Both stars had close calls as they put up a wrestling clinic. However, it was Styles that picked up the win via a Phenomenal Forearm.
Styles beats Bryan
Grade A
This is what wrestling is all about. Two of the best putting on a show and this was only hurt by the lack of fans in the arena.
Bryan also deserved to win the title and it will be interesting to see what happens next with him.
Tag team celebration
Sasha Banks and Bayley came out to celebrate their title win but were greeted with boos from the PC athletes.
Nice try, @MichaelCole…#SmackDown @itsBayleyWWE @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/pS00NqbeyN
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020
However, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross came out to rain on their parade. The IIconics were seen on the big screen as they reminded the two teams that they will also feature in the match for the titles at Backlash.
Cross and Bliss remained standing tall as Bayley and Banks were thrown out of the ring.
Grade C
This didn’t really make a lot of sense and it wasn’t a great segment either. A triple threat match should be good at Backlash, but this segment didn’t help any of the three teams.
Strowman and Heavy Machinery team up
Otis and Tucker teamed up with Braun Strowman as they face Dolph Ziggler, The Miz and John Morrison.
Things are breaking down in a hurry on #SmackDown!!!@otiswwe @BaronCorbinWWE @WWE_MandyRose pic.twitter.com/bdiWj9kjWy
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020
Otis left his teammates when Baron Corbin came across Mandy Rose at Backstage. That gave the heels the advantage, however, Otis returned and helped Strowman pick up the win.
Otis, Tucker and Strowman beat Ziggler, Miz and Morrison
Grade B
It was great seeing Tucker return to action after being out for a while. Otis, on his own, is still fun but thankfully WWE hasn’t forgotten about his teammate.
Strowman still got the win over Miz and Morrison, and it seems set that he will keep his title at Backlash.
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