WWE Smackdown results - July 11, 2014
In the penultimate week before WWE Battleground takes the centre stage on July 20 in Tampa, Florida, WWE’s taped Smackdown episode from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada was broadcasted on Friday night.
The show proved to be an engaging night with a good build up to the pay-per-view feuds while there was a much anticipated heavyweight main event clash for the night. Chris Jericho was in action with WWE World Heavyweight Fatal 4-Way contender Randy Orton. We also learned that there will be two more title matches for the PPV at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Here are the full results from the show.
Alexander Rusev and Roman Reigns stare off
The Belgian Brute and Lana kicked off Smackdown as the Ravishing Russian called Roman Reigns unworthy of being in the same ring with Rusev. Reigns made his way into the ring through the crowd to interrupt her. Reigns got to his point straightaway asking Rusev if he can outclass him tonight. Reigns warns Rusev that he will punch him in the face if he dares to make a move. This leads to a stare off between the two superstars which forces a referee to come out and stop them from fighting. Lana and Rusev leave the ring but not without the two staring at each other.
AJ Lee vs Cameron
AJ Lee and Cameron squared off in a non-title Divas match where Cameron attempted to walk away from. But her Funkadactyls partner Naomi tossed her back into the ring after which AJ hit the Shining Wizard for a three-count on Cameron.
Winner: AJ Lee
Adam Rose vs Fandango
With Layla at his corner, a confused Fandango entered the ring to face Adam Rose who had Summer Rae at ringside. Just minutes into the match and the action outside the ring overpowered their match as Layla and Rae started their own personal brawl. Fandango got out to separate the two only to get himself counted out. Summer walked away from ringside after which Fandango tried to ambush Rose but failed to do so as he got Party Fouled.
Winner: Adam Rose via count-out
The Usos vs Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil
The Tag-Team champion were in action next as they faced Heath Slater who was partnered by Titus O’Neil. It was an easy non-tile match for the Samoans as Jey Uso hit the Superfly Splash on Slater to pin him for the win.
Winner: The Usos