WWE SmackDown Results – July 12, 2024

This week’s WWE SmackDown featured #DIY defending the WWE Tag Workforce Titles, The Bloodline making one other assertion, Nia Jax in motion, and extra.

It was SmackDown on the DCU Heart in Worcester, Massachusetts with Corey Graves & Wade Barrett on commentary.

Tiffany Stratton celebrated her massive victory because the Ladies’s Cash within the Financial institution winner. Stratton stated that Trish Stratus could have been the host, however Stratton was the true star. Stratton stated that Trish wasn’t right here tonight to damage her second. Stratton issued a warning to Liv, Roxanne and Bayley as Ladies’s Champions in WWE proper now. Bayley interrupted because the WWE Ladies’s Champion. Bayley congratulated Stratton on her massive victory. Stratton puzzled why Bayley was even on the market. Bayley stated she gained Cash within the Financial institution prior to now in 2019 whereas questioning if Tiffany knew what WWE was in 2019. Tiffany mocked that being a very long time in the past whereas bragging about how far she’s are available simply three years in WW. Bayley stated that if you happen to plan on utilizing Cash within the Financial institution on her then Stratton would make historical past once more by failing to money in Cash within the Financial institution.

Nia Jax was subsequent up because the Queen of the Ring. Jax puzzled what Bayley was doing by making empty threats. Jax reminded Bayley she has to defend the WWE Ladies’s Title in opposition to her at SummerSlam when Jax will take the title off of her. Bayley stated that this isn’t NXT Hugger Bayley or 2017 Bayley who Jax placed on the shelf for 3 months. Bayley puzzled if Stratton would money in on Nia Jax. Jax stated that she is aware of that Bayley isn’t the Hugger she was and requested if she is BBL Bayley. Jax stated that Stratton is her private Barbie doll. Jax instructed Bayley she’s not a toy, she is Jax’s sufferer. Jax stated at SummerSlam, she was going to victimize Bayley and Jax shoved Bayley. Stratton stopped Bayley from throwing a punch. Michin ran out with a kendo stick and she or he hit Jax with the kendo stick whereas Stratton left the ring as nicely. Michin and Bayley stood tall within the ring.

Match #1: Nia Jax (w/Tiffany Stratton) defeated Michin (w/Bayley) by pinfall. Jax gained with the Annihilator splash.

After the match, Bayley tried to assault Jax, however Stratton was there to hit Bayley with the briefcase. Jax splashed Bayley and Stratton hit a spinebuster on Bayley. Jax hit a working leg drop on Bayley. Jax and Stratton posed over a fallen Bayley. Jax was on the apron and Stratton considered cashing in Cash within the Financial institution, however then Jax went into the ring, so Stratton didn’t money within the briefcase. Jax and Stratton left.

The Bloodline was proven in a room the place Solo Sikoa spoke about how The Bloodline used to have the WWE Title and the Tag Workforce Titles. Solo stated that Roman Reigns went mushy. Solo stated that he constructed a brand new household that’s extra highly effective. Solo stated it’s a hungrier household whereas exhibiting the three guys within the group with Solo. Solo stated that they are going to rule for many years so long as he’s the Tribal Chief. Solo stated by the top of tonight, everybody will acknowledge him. The pink lei was put round Solo’s neck. The Bloodline put their fingers as much as present they’re “those” as we have now seen prior to now.

Andrade was interviewed by Byron Saxton earlier within the day when the constructing was empty. Andrade stated that the imaginative and prescient is similar as a result of WWE is his future. Carmelo Hayes interrupted claiming he was the MVP of the Males’s Cash within the Financial institution Ladder Match. Andrade and Carmelo exchanged phrases, so that may result in a match more than likely.

Match #2: Legado Del Fantasma – Angel & Berto (w/Santos Escobar & Elektra Lopez) defeated Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews by pinfall. Lopez distracted the referee, Escobar hit an inexpensive shot knee strike after which Angel hit the Wing Clipper on Angel for the win.

Cody Rhodes was seated within the locker room with the WWE Title beside him when Randy Orton sat down beside the title and Cody. Orton stated that he is aware of Cody goes to should take care of these Samoans within the ring tonight and that Cody needs to deal with it alone Orton stated Cody is aware of Orton will likely be there if Cody wants him. Orton stated Kevin Owens isn’t there as a result of he’s together with his household tonight as a result of they each know Kevin’s household wants him. Orton stated when the enterprise with The Bloodline is lastly over, Cody may have loads of males on this locker room coming after that championship and Orton may have his again then too. Cody thanked Randy, who stated “at all times.”

LA Knight obtained a giant ovation from the gang for an in-ring promo. Knight stated that Cash within the Financial institution got here and went. Knight stated that he’s the strolling embodiment of Cash within the Financial institution…yeah. Knight cued up a clip from Smackdown two weeks in the past when Knight pinned Logan Paul (with tights) to qualify for Cash within the Financial institution. Knight identified that he pinned america Champion in that match. Knight had one thing delivered earlier into Nick Aldis’ workplace. Knight stated it’s a contract for america Championship at SummerSlam. Knight signed the contract. Knight stated that the one factor lacking is Logan Paul’s signature on the contract. Knight talked about Paul isn’t right here to signal it. Knight stated he’ll get that contract signed, he’ll personal Paul and he’ll personal that belt.

A video package deal aired about John Cena saying his WWE retirement happening in late 2025. It will likely be a retirement tour for Cena in 2025.

Match #3: Naomi defeated Blair Davenport by pinfall. Naomi hit a Full Nelson Slam after which used her legs to pin Blair for the three rely.

After a break, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill congratulated Naomi on her win. They walked by the Smackdown GM workplace. Belair stated that they tried to speak to Nick Aldis tonight, however he’s not even there. Chelsea and Piper walked into Nick’s workplace. Belair and Cargill instructed Naomi they cherished her and left. Blair Davenport went as much as Naomi saying that the perfect wrestler gained. Blair stated possibly she’ll do higher in opposition to her subsequent time. Balor shook Naomi’s hand and left. Inexperienced and Niven walked out of the workplace telling Naomi that if you happen to’re on the lookout for Nick Aldis, he’s not right here. Davenport attacked Naomi with a forearm smash to the again and Naomi was on the ground promoting.

Match #4: #DIY – Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano defeated A-City Down Underneath – Austin Principle & Grayson Waller to retain the WWE Tag Workforce Championships. Waller by chance hit Principle with a leaping knee. #DIY hit a Shatter Machine adopted by the Meet Me within the Center double staff transfer.

After the match, Principle was mad at Waller about what occurred as they spoke on the ground. Jacob Fatu confirmed up at ringside and decked Principle with a forearm. Waller ran away. Jacob gave Gargano a Samoan Drop. Ciampa with a DDT on Jacob, who no offered it and Jacob hit Ciampa with a superkick. Jacob hit a working hip assault on Gargano in opposition to the turnbuckle. Jacob hit Ciampa with a popup Samoan Drop. Jacob hit a double springboard moonsault on Gargano. Jacob hit a double springboard moonsault on Ciampa that appeared much more spectacular! Solo Sikoa made his entrance joined by Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa. Barrett stated Jacob would be the best acquisition in WWE historical past. Solo and his crew had been up subsequent.

Following a industrial break, Solo Sikoa instructed the followers to acknowledge him, however the followers booed that. Solo talked about what occurred to individuals who didn’t acknowledge him. The followers chanted “We Need Roman” for the true Tribal Chief. Solo stated Jimmy Uso, his personal brother, he’s gone. Solo stated Paul Heyman is gone too. When Solo talked about Roman Reigns, he instructed the followers to not cheer him and stated you’ve gotten Solo now. Solo stated if Roman Reigns comes again then he’ll acknowledge Solo as his Tribal Chief. Solo stated tonight is about Cody Rhodes and stated it was Cody’s flip to acknowledge him.

Cody obtained within the ring and instructed Solo that he’d heard all the things that he had been saying. Cody instructed Solo that they need the identical factor. Cody prompt that they’ve to talk to Nick Aldis however they could as nicely think about it official at SummerSlam – Cody vs. Solo for the WWE Title. Cody stated if it was actually as much as him, he wouldn’t be ready till SummerSlam as a result of he would wish to do it right here and now. The 4 members of The Bloodline surrounded Cody, who delivered some strikes to begin it, however Jacob was there with a superkick and a clothesline.

Randy Orton made the save for Cody similar to he stated. Cody beat up Tama and Loa on the ground. Orton despatched Jacob from the ring to the ground. Orton gave Solo a draping DDT. When Orton rotated, Jacob hit a working forearm smash. Tama and Loa stomped on Orton repeatedly. Orton left the ring resulting in Jacob hitting a suicide dive onto Orton on the ground. Solo and Jacob tied Cody’s arms within the ring ropes so Jacob headbutted Cody within the ribs. Tama & Loa hit Orton with the metal steps within the ribs. Jacob superkicked Orton 3 times on the ground. The desk was cleared off. Cody was shouting: “Don’t do it! Take me.” Jacob picked up Orton and hit Orton with a triple Powerbomb by the commentary desk. Solo hit Cody with a Samoan Spike to the throat. Solo posed in entrance of Cody whereas The Bloodline had their fingers raised collectively.

Randy Orton was getting checked on by WWE officers at ringside. The Bloodline stood tall with their fingers up within the air whereas Cody was nonetheless tied up within the ropes. The followers had been booing. The followers chanted “you suck” as The Bloodline was standing tall to finish the present.

It is a post-show clip of what occurred after the present went off the air.

EXCLUSIVE: Moments after #SmackDown goes off the air, the Undisputed WWE Champion @CodyRhodes helps @RandyOrton to the again. pic.twitter.com/FueB5f2RBT

— WWE (@WWE) July 13, 2024