Minutes to Bell Time

                    August 7th Smackdown

                    August 7th Smackdown

                    August 7th Smackdown

                    Smackdown Results

                    Live Results for the August 7th Smackdown will begin at 8PM Eastern.

                    Cold Open Swamp Fight Recap through Alexa Bliss Attack

                    Firefly Fun House

                    • Bray blames happen Braun Strowman for the attack on Alexa Bliss.
                    • All he had to do was give “him” what he wants. He’ll be here later with someone very special.
                    • Give him what he wants or she’ll find out what he’s truly about.

                    Matt Riddle defeats Sheamus – 12:22

                    • Shorty G came to ringside and attacked Matt Riddle in an attempt to collect the King’s Ransom. This drew the disqualification finish.
                    • Matt Riddle destroyed Shorty G after the match.

                    Post Match

                    • Since Sheamus got screwed, he gave Gable a pair of brogue kicks.

                    Backstage with King Corbin

                    • Sheamus says that if something like that happens again, he’s going to stick the crown up Corbin’s arse.
                    • Obviously Corbin didn’t take that kindly.

                    The Dirt Sheet

                    • Their guest is Mandy’s hair. . .
                    • Sonya came out and said that she promised to make Mandy as ugly on the outside as she is on the inside. She did it. Sonya goes on to say Mandy was so scared to lose her looks.
                    • Miz and Morrison say that Mandy hasn’t been on social media all week.
                    • Heavy Machinery come out and attack Miz and Morrison.

                    Cesaro defeats Lince Dorado – 04:15

                    • After a European uppercut and the neutralizer, Cesaro got the pinfall victory.

                    Heavy Machinery Backstage

                    • Otis likes jokes, but Miz and Morrison are taking it too far. When you get Otis angry, nobody will be laughing.

                    The Fiend Comes to the Ring

                    • When we return, Alexa Bliss is sitting in the middle of the ring as The Fiend circles her.
                    • The Fiend motions to give the mandible claw to Bliss again, but she puts her hand on his face and he stops.
                    • Braun comes on the ring, and he says he is a monster. Apparently there will be a match at SummerSlam.

                    Jeff Hardy defeats King Corbin – 05:28

                    • Sheamus came to ringside and gave Hardy a Brogue kick, which resulted in a disqualification. Payback for earlier in the night.

                    Sheamus defeats King Corbin – 05:14

                    • Matt Riddle caused a distraction and Sheamus hit a brogue kick for the pinfall victory.

                    Sasha and Bayley Backstage

                    • Bayley wishes that Sasha asked her about facing Asuka. Sasha is confident that Bayley can win.
                    • An official comes by to say that Sasha and Bayley are needed in the ring for a conference with Stephanie McMahon.

                    Backstage with Big E

                    • He’s ready for his big singles run. New Day Rocks.

                    Sasha and Bayley Video Conference with Stephanie

                    • She congratulates them. Stephanie isn’t sure about role models, but she sure has gotten everyone’s attention.
                    • Stephanie tells Sasha that she may be defending against Asuka depending on the outcome of Monday’s contest. Bayley will face the winner of a triple brand battle royal that takes place next week.

                    Backstage with Miz and Morrison

                    Heavy Machinery and Miz and Morrison ends in a No Contest – 07:06

                    • Mandy Rose came down and attacked Sonya Deville. For some reason, this led to the bell ringing.

                    Retribution Took Over The Show

                    • They destroyed the ring, beat up spectators, etc. No reveal as to who they have under the masks. This fell flat.

                    The August 7th Smackdown show features two advertised  matches.

                    All matches are listed below with the 2020 win-loss record for each individual or team.

                    To see all the data behind the win-loss records, check the lists and links below.

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                    Matt Riddle (5-2) vs. Sheamus (11-3)

                    Jeff Hardy (6-1) vs. King Corbin (2-10)

                    Sonya Deville on the Dirt Sheet

                    Firefly Fun House

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