WWE Friday Night SmackDown returned to our screens last night (July 28, 2023) with an action-packed show live from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was filled with excitement and anticipation as it built towards the upcoming SummerSlam Premium Live Event scheduled for next weekend in Detroit.
One of the highly anticipated matches of the night was the final match of the United States Championship Invitational between Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar. The winner of this match would earn a title shot against Austin Theory. The match delivered on its promise, with both competitors giving it their all. In the end, Santos Escobar emerged victorious, winning by referee stoppage. This sets up an exciting title match between Escobar and Theory in the near future.
Another highlight of the night was the confrontation between Jey Uso and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Uso expressed his frustration with Reigns, blaming him for breaking the family and causing division within the Bloodline. The tension between the two continues to escalate as they prepare for their Tribal Combat match at SummerSlam. The intensity of their rivalry is sure to make for a thrilling showdown.
Throughout the night, there were several other exciting matches and segments. Karrion Kross defeated Karl Anderson in a hard-hitting singles match. LA Knight emerged victorious against Ashante “Thee” Adonis in a thrilling encounter. Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair teamed up to defeat Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville in a tag team match. And Jey Uso secured a win against Grayson Waller in a hard-fought battle.
With each passing week, the anticipation for SummerSlam continues to grow. The event promises to deliver unforgettable matches and moments as the top superstars of WWE compete for glory. As we look forward to the big event, the rivalries and storylines on SmackDown are reaching their boiling points, setting the stage for an explosive night of action.
For more details and a comprehensive recap of all the matches and segments from last night’s SmackDown, you can read the full article here.
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