AJ Styles defeats Gran Metalik: Smackdown July 31

Result: AJ Styles defeats Gran Metalik

Match:

• Styles got the submission victory using the calf crusher.

All Matches from Smackdown July 31

• Full Results
  • Gran Metalik vs. AJ Styles for Intercontinental Championship
  • Nikki Cross vs. Bayley for Smackdown Championship
  • Lacey Evans vs. Naomi
  • The Miz vs. Big E
  • King Corbin vs. Drew Gulak

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Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent