WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment
"SmackDown Live"
18.07.2017 - Legacy Arena - Birmingham, Alabama
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ZitatAlles anzeigenGreg Hamilton introduces The Singh Brothers and they are out to the stage. They introduce WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and out he comes to the ring. We see the Punjabi Prison structure in place around the ring.
Jinder and The Singh Brothers enter the Punjabi Prison, then wait as the outer structure is lowered. Jinder says this colossal structure will be the final resting place of Randy Orton's legacy on Sunday at WWE Battleground. The USA chants start up but Jinder demands silence so The Singh Brothers can go over the rules. There are 4 doors and each one will be attended by a referee. When instructed by a competitor, each door will open and remain open for just 60 seconds. The door will shut after the 60 seconds and it will remain shut for the rest of the match. The outer structure has no doors. The only way to win the match is by climbing out of both structures.
Jinder says the most important rule is that there are no rules. Fans chant for Orton now. Jinder says he's going to smash Orton's face into the structure until his face matches the ugliness of the nation that Orton represents. Jinder threatens to drop Orton from the top of the structure with the Khallas. Jinder says they both will enter the Punjabi Prison on Sunday but only The Modern Day Maharaja will leave as WWE Champion. Jinder speaks to his people now but the USA chants continue. The music interrupts Jinder and out comes Orton to a pop.
Orton says either Jinder is the bravest SOB he's ever met or he's just not all that bright. Orton can't believe Jinder is actually choosing to be locked inside the Punjabi Prison with him, without the only advantage Jinder ever had - The Singh Brothers. Orton says they are the only reason Jinder took the title in the first place. Orton has walked to the outside of the structure now. Fans chant Orton's name. Orton says he and Jinder will be locked in the Prison on Sunday and there will be no escape for Jinder. No running, no hiding, no escape. Orton starts climbing the outer structure now. Orton stops a few feet up and tells Jinder he has nothing to lose. Jinder took his title, embarrassed his family, tried to take his dignity and left him for dead. Orton climbs up a few more feet. Orton says he has nothing to lose but Jinder has everything to lose. Orton mentions Jinder being the 50th WWE Champion ever. Jinder raises the title to boos. Orton says Jinder has the weight of 1.3 billion people in India on his back. Orton climbs up a few more feet and asks Jinder what he's going to do when those 1.3 billion people consider him a disgrace.
Orton climbs some more and gets one leg over the top of the outer structure. Orton speaks from the top of the structure and says he's going to leave Jinder's jacked-up ass in the ring on Sunday. This will be Orton's view when he takes back the title on Sunday, when he's announced as the new WWE Champion. Orton's music hits as Jinder and The Singh Brothers talk trash from the ring. Orton poses on top of the Punjabi Prison to a pop.
Singles Match
Jimmy Uso (w/ Jey Uso) besiegt Kofi Kingston (w/ Big E & Xavier Woods)
durch Pinfall nach einem Roll-Up. Zuvor nutzte Jimmy den Schwung von Kofi´s Crossbody aus. - [08:37]
SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon is backstage with Lana, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Tamina Snuka and Natalya. The Fatal 5 Way is on Sunday but he needs something for tonight. Charlotte wants a match with Lana. Natalya says the delusional queen just thinks she can fight who she wants but that's not happening because Natalya has Lana tonight. Shane says no one is fighting Lana. Becky comes with a pun but Tamina shuts her up and says no one is fighting Lana tonight. Natalya proposes Becky vs. Charlotte. Charlotte says that won't be happening because Shane is looking for a competitive match tonight. Becky is shocked. Charlotte says she's beaten Becky every time. Shane makes Becky vs. Charlotte for tonight.
Back from the break and we see how Jason Jordan was revealed to be RAW General Manager Kurt Angle's son on RAW last night. The announcers send us backstage to Renee Young and Chad Gable for an interview. Gable mentions his world being turned upside down by tuning into RAW last night. Jordan didn't give him a heads up but it would've been nice. Gable says this has changed his life as well. They did talk after RAW. Gable had noticed that Jordan was changing and going through something but he did explain everything. Renee asks what this means for Gable. He talks about the success they have had together and says he will support Jordan. But what's next for Chad Gable? He says he has some ideas. Renee asks him to share but he doesn't want to ruin the surprise. Gable says Angle and Jordan have a new beginning together but now so does he. Everyone will be able to see Gable on his own now. They thank each other and that's it for the interview.
Singles Match
Mike Kanellis (w/ Maria Kanellis) besiegt Sami Zayn durch Pinfall nach dem Samoan Driver. - [03:00]
Cena hits the ring and we see the American flag posted up on one ring post. The Bulgarian flag is on the opposite corner. Cena says the WWE Universe is excited about the amazing things they will see at Battleground on Sunday. He hypes the card and says when it's all over, we will remember the Flag Match. He mentions the Bulgarian flag and fans boo. Fans pop and start chanting USA when he mentions the American flag. Cena says one must grab their flag and securely plant it at the finish line to win the match. Cena says everyone knows there's a lot more to it than that. He doesn't like Rusev. Cena talks about how Rusev disrespects America every chance he gets.
Cena goes on about the match and says there are people that don't like hm but we can all agree on liking the American flag. Cena asks if the flag will fly or if the flag will fall on Sunday. Cena just wants the fans to know he's ready for the match. Anything can happen and he has his work cut out for him but he's ready. He goes on and announces again that he is ready, not wanting to let the fans down on Sunday. Cena says anyone in his shoes would do the same thing because America is a nation of fighters and we do not give up. Fans chant USA again. Cena says fans chant that proudly because they believe what he believes. Cena goes on and retrieves the flag from the post. He declares that the flag will fly high on Sunday. Cena waves the flag as his music hits. Rusev comes through the crowd and attacks Cena out of nowhere. Rusev unloads and beats Cena down as fans boo. Rusev charges with a big kick and floors Cena. Rusev stomps and applies The Accolade. Cena eventually powers up and tries to break the hold but Rusev shuts him down. Rusev leaves Cena laying and goes to retrieve the Bulgarian flag from the post. Rusev stands over Cena with the flag before making his exit to boos.
Back from the break and we see WWE United States Champion AJ Styles backstage with Shinsuke Nakamura. AJ wants to talk strategy but Nakamura doesn't look interested. AJ wants to talk about Japan but Nakamura not so much. Nakamura points at the US Title and says one day when AJ calls, he will answer.
Womens Match
Becky Lynch besiegt Charlotte Flair durch Aufgabe im Disarm-her. - [08:59]
After the match, Becky celebrates and has her arm raised as Charlotte recovers. They meet in the middle of the ring after the match but the music hits and out comes Tamina Snuka. Lana is with her. Natalya comes from behind and drops Becky. Charlotte goes after Natalya. Natalya sends Flair to the floor as Lana and Tamina double team Becky. Tamina fights off Natalya. Lana and Natalya argue until Tamina drops Natalya. Lana and Tamina stare each other down. Tamina leaves first, continuing the staredown with Lana.
Back from the break and Renee is with Naomi backstage. While she's not wrestling on Sunday, she will be at Battleground to enter the ring and congratulate the new #1 contender after the Fatal 5 Way Elimination Match. She goes on about retaining at SummerSlam until Carmella appears behind her with the Money In the Bank briefcase. Carmella dismisses Renee and reminds Naomi that she and the briefcase go wherever Naomi and her title go. Carmella says Naomi she will see her at Battleground on Sunday.
We go to The Fashion X Files with Tyler Breeze and Fandango. Aiden English makes a brief appearance. The segment ends with Breezango receiving a package they have to sign for. Breeze is shocked to see what's in the box. He warns Fandango not to look or grab for what's in the box. It's the head of the toy stuffed horse that Fandango had last week. There's a note in the box that says Battleground. Fandango says this will end on Sunday.
Tag Team Match
Baron Corbin & Kevin Owens besiegen AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura
durch Pinfall von Owens an Styles nach der Pop-Up Powerbomb. - [10:00]
After the match, Owens and Corbin stand tall as Nakamura checks on AJ. Owens leaves and Corbin is right behind him with the MITB briefcase in the air. SmackDown goes off the air with the Battleground opponents staring at each other.
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