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WWE SmackDown Live Results (5/7/19): AJ Styles vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Sami Zayn

   May 8, 2019
WWE SmackDown Live Results (5/7/19)

WWE SmackDown Live
May 7, 2019
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Transcription by Josh Lopez

AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, and The New Day In-Ring Segment: 

Boy did AJ Styles miss SmackDown Live or what? On Raw last night, Mr. McMahon instituted a Wild Card Rule for Raw and Smackdown. What that means is if you are brave enough and fast enough, you can cross over to a rival brand. You can be one of the four to crash a rival brand. If that’s the case, Styles was going to be the first to do it. SmackDown Live is the house that AJ Styles built. Sami Zayn comes out to interrupt Styles. Zayn doesn’t want to be here. He would rather be anywhere else than here on his day off than be surrounded on his day off by Kentucky Fried Hillbillies. He knew that Styles would do this. His toxic ego has spiraled out of control. Styles is glad that Zayn got out of the dumpster that Braun threw him into. Zayn could’ve at least take a shower. Oh it’s funny to make fun of him because he smells. Zayn took a shower, but the smell doesn’t come out that easily.  That’s classic distraction.

The New Day joins the conversation. Y’all gonna come out to have a party without inviting The New Day? Kofi is hurt. He hopes that Styles is done talking about his architectural contributions. It’s a great catchphrase, but he doesn’t there any more. What is AJ Styles doing here tonight? Styles wanted to come to Smackdown and return the favor to the champ. Woods says that Styles might want to check himself before he wrecks himself. Kofi is THE champ. What is Styles going to do about it? Zayn knows where this is going. Kofi is not going to offer Styles a championship match tonight right? Zayn loves Kofi and he will tell him the truth since no one else will. These people are not happy for Kofi.

He got a taste of their affection at WrestleMania and he’s trying to please them at his own detriment. Kofi’s giving away WWE title matches like hot cakes. If anyone deserves a title match, it’s him. The WWE Universe deserves a champion who will tell the truth whether they like it or not. Serious question everybody. What is that smell? Zayn smells like his tenth grade sock drawer. Kofi defended the WWE Championship last night to prove that WrestleMania was not a fluke. He’s a fighting champion and he will defend it against any one. It doesn’t matter because the result will be the same. He’ll be your WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Shane McMahon makes it official. Tonight’s main event will be a triple threat match for the WWE Championship.

First Match: Andrade Cien Almas w/Zelina Vega vs. Mustafa Ali 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Almas backs Ali into the turnbuckles. Almas slaps Ali in the chest. Ali SuperKicks Almas. Ali kicks Almas in the chest. Almas heads to the outside. Almas sends Ali to the time keepers area. Ali blocks a punch from Almas. Ali with a forearm smash. Ali is distracted by Zelina Vega. Almas delivers a timely leg sweep in mid-air. Almas throws Ali into the ringside barricade. Almas rolls Ali back into the ring. Almas with the cover for a two count. Almas applies a rear chin lock. Ali gets back to a vertical base. Ali side steps Almas into the turnbuckles. Ali with a High Head Kick. Ali hits The Roll Through X-Factor for a two count. Ali goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Almas lands back on his feet. Almas hip tosses Ali into the turnbuckles for a two count.

Almas repeatedly stomps on Ali’s back. Ali goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver, but Almas counters with The SitOut FaceBuster for a two count. Almas drags Ali around the ring. Almas applies the bow and arrow stretch. Almas bodyslams Ali. Almas ascends to the top turnbuckle. Almas with a forearm smash. Ali responds with an Avalanche Spanish Fly. Randy Orton attacks Ali from behind which causes the disqualification. After the match, Orton goes for The IEDDT, but Vega gets in the way. Almas drills Orton with an Apron Enzuigiri. Ali kicks Orton in the chest. Ali says that he’s not afraid of Orton. Ali negates The RKO. Orton knocks Almas off the ring apron. Ali is throwing haymakers at Orton. Orton connects with The Pop Up RKO. Almas goes for a SpringBoard Clothesline, but Orton counters with The RKO in mid-air.

Winner: Mustafa Ali via Disqualification 

Roman Reigns Video Package: 

Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan, Erick Rowan, and The Usos In-Ring Segment: 

Shane is here to talk about the SmackDwn Tag Team Division, but he wants to digress for a moment. He was brutally attacked by The Miz in a cowardly manner. Not with his fists, but with a steel chair? What human being hits another with a steel chair? It’s lamentable and deplorable. It was disgusting. Miz didn’t get the job done last night. He fail to get the job done again at Money at the Bank.  The tag titles had to be vacated by The Hardys because Jeff is injured and he cannot compete. It was at the hands of Lars Sullivan. Who would be worthy to be SmackDown Tag Team Campions?Shane scoured the roster and it was looking at him on the page. Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan make their way to the ring.

Why are The Usos here? It’s Roman’s yard and they can slide through when they want. Jimmy reminds Shane of The Uce’s Wildcard rule. They worked too hard to build the tag division just to hand them away. You had to earn those titles. The New Day, The Bar, The Hardys, and The Usos earned it. Shane even earned it when he beat them. Knowing the value and prestige of these tag titles, you’re going to give the titles to Patrick and Spongebob, Ren and Stimpy, or Beavis and Butthead? They want the titles to be put on the line. Shane agrees and that match starts right now. Shane will enjoy watching these guys send The Usos butts back to Raw empty handed.

Second Match: The Usos vs. Daniel Bryan & Erick Rowan For The Vacated WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship 

Jimmy Uso and Bryan will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Jimmy applies a wrist lock. Bryan reverses the hold. Bryan applies a double wrist lock. Jimmy’s momentum brings Bryan to the corner. Jey tags himself in. Jey with a corner forearm smash. Jey with the cover for a one count. Jey whips Bryan back first across the turnbuckles. Jey tags in Jimmy. The Usos with a flurry of double team maneuvers. Bryan needs a rest bit. Jimmy plays to the crowd. Bryan tags in Rowan. Jimmy blocks a punch from Rowan. Jimmy uppercuts Rowan. Jimmy unloads two knife edge chops. Rowan shoves Jimmy into the ropes. Rowan drops Jimmy with The Big Boot. Rowan bodyslams Jimmy. Rowan follows that with a Running Splash for a two count. Rowan bounces Jimmy’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Rowan delivers a gut punch. Rowan HeadButts Jimmy. Rowan is throwing haymakers at Jimmy. Rowan tags in Bryan.

Rowan punches Jimmy in the chest. Rowan tags in Bryan. Bryan with a Corner Dropkick. Rowan levels Jimmy with The Body Avalanche. Bryan hooks the leg for a two count. Bryan drives his knee into the ribs of Jimmy. Bryan applies a deep bow and arrow stretch. Bryan and Rowan continues to cut the ring in half. Rowan taunts Jey. Rowan drives his knee into Jimmy’s back. Rowan applies the cravate. Rowan knocks Jey off the ring apron. Jimmy is displaying his fighting spirit. Jimmy kicks Rowan in the jaw. Jimmy ducks a clothesline from Rowan. Rowan hits The Divide. Coming out of the commercial break, Jey starts building momentum. Jey prepares for The Running StinkFace. Bryan dropkicks the left knee of Jey. Bryan delivers clubbing fickle kicks. Jey avoids The RoundHouse Kick. Jey tags in Jimmy. Jimmy SuperKicks Bryan for a two count. Jimmy goes for The Uso Splash, but Bryan gets his knees up in the air.

Bryan gets Jimmy trapped in The Lebel Lock. Jimmy rolls Bryan over for a two count. Jimmy with a Desperation SuperKick. Jey and Rowan are tagged in. Jey with an Apron Enzuigiri. Rowan catches Jey in mid-air. Rowan goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Jey lands back on his feet. Jey ducks a clothesline from Rowan. Jey thrust kicks the midsection of Rowan. Jey kicks Rowan in the chest. Jimmy tags himself in. Rowan goes for The Iron Claw, but The Usos counters with Three SuperKicks. Jey takes out Bryan with a Suicide Dive. Jimmy connects with The Uso Splash for a two count. Bryan gets in the way of The Double Uce. Jey SuperKicks Bryan off the ring apron. Jey sends Rowan tumbling to the floor. Rowan catches The Usos in mid-air. Bryan connects with The Running Knee on the floor. Rowan sends Jey chest first into the ringside barricade. Jey unloads another pair of SuperKicks. Rowan plants Jey with The Iron Claw to pickup the victory.

Winner: New WWE SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions, Daniel Bryan & Erick Rowan via Pinfall 

Shane McMahon, The Miz and The B-Team Segment: 

Third Match: Ember Moon & Carmella vs. Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville 

Carmell and Deville will start things off. Deville with a waist lock takedown. Deville shoves Carmella. Carmella ducks a clothesline from Deville. Carmella with a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver. Carmella with a running clothesline for a one count. Carmella kicks Deville in the chest. Carmella knocks Rose off the ring apron. Deville Spears Carmella for a two count. Deville tags in Rose. Rose is throwing forearms at Carmella. Rose is talking smack to Carmella. Carmella decks Rose with a JawBreaker. Carmella tags in Moon. Moon ducks a clothesline from Rose.

Moon knocks Deville off the ring apron. Moon with a ShotGun Dropkick. Moon thrust kicks the midsection of Rose. Moon kicks Rose in the chest. Moon clotheslines Rose. Moon with a Fallaway Slam. Moon is fired up. Moon with a running elbow smash. Moon follows that with a SpringBoard Crossbody Block for a two count. Carmella SuperKicks Deville. Rose responds with The Pump Knee Strike. Moon drops Rose with The Step Up Enzuigiri. Rose heads to the outside. Moon lands The Suicide Dive. Rose delivers another Pump Knee Strike. Rose plants Moon with The Angel’s Wings to pickup the victory.

Winner: Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville via Pinfall 

– Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville will battle Asuka and Kairi Sane on next weeks edition of SmackDown Live.

Updated 2019 WWE Money In The Bank Match Card 

Kickoff Match: Tony Nese (c) vs. Ariya Daivari For The WWE Cruiserweight Championship

1.) Samoa Joe (c) vs. Rey Mysterio For The WWE United States Championship

2.) The Miz vs. Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage Match

3.) Roman Reigns vs. Elias

4.) Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Kevin Owens For The WWE Championship

5.) Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lacey Evans For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship

6.) Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair For The WWE SmackDown Live Women’s Championship

7.) Seth Rollins (c) vs. AJ Styles For The WWE Universal Championship

8.) Ricochet vs. Robert Roode vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Randy Orton vs. Finn Balor vs. Andrade Cien Almas in The Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match

9.) Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi vs. Dana Brooke vs. Natalya vs. Bayley vs. Mandy Rose vs. Ember Moon vs. Carmella in The Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match

– Lars Sullivan lays out R-Truth and Matt Hardy in the backstage area during their interview with the lovely Kayla Braxton.

Fourth Match: Kofi Kingston (c) w/Xavier Woods vs. AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn in a Triple Threat Match For The WWE World Heavyweight Championship 

Zayn talks smack to Kofi and Styles. Styles with a RoundHouse Kick to the chest of Kofi. Styles is throwing haymakers at Zayn. Kofi kicks Styles in the gut. Kofi is teeing off on Styles. Styles reverses out of the irish whip from Kofi. Kofi with a Missile Dropkick for a one count. Kofi hits The PK. Kofi follows that with a Rebound Splash for a two count. Zayn attacks Kofi from behind. Kofi dropkicks Zayn to the floor. Styles drives Kofi back first into the turnbuckles. Styles with clubbing shoulder blocks. Styles blasts Kofi with a knife edge chop. Styles with a Running BackBreaker. Styles kicks Zayn in the gut. Styles unloads two knife edge chops. Kofi rolls Styles over for a two count. Kofi with a Spinning Back Kick. Kofi HeadButts Styles. Styles whips Kofi to the corner. Kofi kicks Styles in the jaw. Kofi with The High Fly Flow for a two count.

Zayn with a straight right hand to Kofi. Zayn bounces Kofi’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Styles clotheslines Zayn. Kofi with forearm shivers. Styles goes for The Phenomenal Blitz, but Kofi counters with a Leaping Clothesline. Kofi hits The New Day Boom Drop. Zayn trips Kofi from the outside. Zayn dumps Styles face first on the ring apron. Kofi with two open hand chops. Zayn kicks Kofi in the gut. Kofi goes for a Leapfrog, but Zayn counters with a SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Zayn is mauling Styles in the corner. Styles fires back with a haymaker/stomp combination. Zayn rakes the eyes of Styles. Zayn drops Styles with The Tornado DDT for a two count. Kofi and Zayn are trading back and forth shots.

Kofi with a Side Way Kick to Zayn. Zayn has Kofi perched on the top turnbuckle. Zayn with a SuperPlex for a two count. Zayn with short-jabs to Styles. Zayn puts Styles on the top turnbuckle. Zayn goes for another SuperPlex, but Styles blocks it. Styles dumps Zayn face first on the top turnbuckle pad. Styles with a Top Rope FrankenSteiner. Styles follows that with The Ushigoroshi. Zayn reverses out of the irish whip from Styles. Styles decks Kofi with a back elbow smash. Styles goes for The MoonSault Reverse DDT, but Kofi counters with The SOS. Haymaker Exchange. Kofi with a Spinning Back Kick. Styles kicks Kofi in the ribs. Styles and Kofi continue to trade back and forth shots.

Styles drops Kofi with The Pele Kick. Kofi launches Styles to the ring apron. Styles with a forearm smash. Kofi negates The Phenomenal Forearm. Kofi delivers The Trouble In Paradise which sends Styles crashing to the outside. Kevin Owens attacks Xavier Woods from behind. Woods is throwing forearms at Owens. Owens repeatedly shoves Woods into the LED Board. Owens sends Woods crashing into the steel ring steps. Zayn with Threee Blue Thunder Bombs, but Kofi continues to kick out. Zayn is displaying his frustration. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Kofi counters with The Trouble In Paradise to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Kofi Kingston via Pinfall 

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Author: Josh Lopez