RESULTS: WWE SmackDown LIVE Results - BattleGround Go Home Show!!!!

July 18, 2017

RESULTS: WWE SmackDown LIVE Results - BattleGround Go Home Show!!!!

RESULTS:

7/18/2017
WWE SmackDown LIVE
Birmingham, AL

HOUR ONE
- Jinder Mahal (with the Singh Brothers) makes his way to the ring, which is surrounded by a Punjabi prison. The Singh's and Mahal go over the rules of the match and when Mahal attempts to do so in his native Punjabi, he is interrupted by Randy Orton who calls Mahal a fool to be locked in such a structure with him. Orton then claims that he is locking away the Singh Brothers, the only reason Mahal won the WWE Championship in the first place. Orton then climbs the Punjabi prison while talking about Mahal's pressure of carrying the billions of Indian wrestling fans. Orton then promises victory from atop the structure.

- Jimmy Uso (with Jay Uso) defeats Kofi Kingston (with New Day) via pinfall

- Shane McMahon discusses the BattleGround Fatal 5-Way with the women's roster. Charlotte, Natalya, and Becky Lynch all want to fight Lana; but, Tamina asserts that, "No one is fighting Lana tonight." Natalya suggests Charlotte vs Becky and Charlotte replies, "Nice try Natalya; but, Shane wants a competitive match. I've beaten Becky every time." None the less Shane makes a match between Becky and Charlotte for tonight's SmackDown LIVE.

- Chad Gable is interviewed by Renee Young. Gable is shocked about his former tag team partner, Jason Jordan, being Kurt Angle's son and is a bit perturbed that Jordan never told him anything. Still Gable speaks fondly of his former tag team partner and promises to be supportive. Gable also promises some new surprises for his own singles career; but, stops short at revealing what those are.

- Mike Kanellis (with Maria Kanellis) defeats Sami Zayn via pinfall

HOUR TWO
- John Cena makes his way to the ring to hype his upcoming Flag Match against Rusev with a stirring patriotic speech. As Cena waves the American flag in the ring, Rusev attacks him from the behind and puts him in the Accolade. Cena loses consciousness and Rusev grabs and waves the Bulgarian flag.

- A.J. Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura reminisce about Japan until Nakamura notices Styles' United States Championship. Nakamura says, "One day you'll call and I'll answer."

- Becky Lynch defeats Charlotte via submission. Postmatch: Charlotte and Becky shake hands; but, are interrupted by Tamina, Lana, and Natalya who attack the two competitors. Natalya then attempts to attack Tamina; but, she is stopped by Lana. The two pair up to incapacitate Natalya before leaving the ring.

- Renee Young interviews Naomi

- Breezango are back with a Fashion X-Files vignette

- Kevin Owens & Baron Corbin defeat A.J. Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura after Owens pins Styles