Nikki Cross defeats Alexa Bliss: Smackdown July 24

Result: 

Match:

• Cross gets a little mad when Bliss tries to slap her. Eventually they fight to the outside where they attack Sasha and Bayley before Raw goes to commercial.
• Back from the break, Alexa Bliss attacked the injured ribs of Nikki Cross. The ribs were all taped up apparently due to an injury suffered at Extreme Rules.
• Nikki missed a high cross body from the top rope and clutched her ribs. As Bliss approached, Nikki used an inside cradle for the pinfall victory.
• Cross will now face Bayley for the Smackdown Championship Next Week.

All Matches from Smackdown July 24

• Full Results
  • Sheamus vs. Jeff Hardy
  • Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross
  • Matt Riddle vs. Tony Nese
  • Gran Metalik vs. Lince Dorado vs. Shorty G vs. Drew Gulak

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