WWE SmackDown Results 8/4 - Jey Uso Vs. Solo Sikoa, The Grayson Waller Effect Returns
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s results for "WWE SmackDown" on August 4, 2023, coming to you live from Wright State University's Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio!
Before he collides with Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and the title of "Tribal Chief" tomorrow night at WWE SummerSlam, Jey Uso will be going one-on-one with Solo Sikoa. "The Enforcer" attacked Jey following his match with Grayson Waller last week, which ultimately ended with him and Reigns delivering a Samoan Spike-Spear combination twice to Jey.
United States Champion Austin Theory will be returning to televised action tonight as he collides with Cameron Grimes. Theory last competed on the July 21 episode of "SmackDown", during which he came up short to number one contender Santos Escobar. Grimes himself had a recent encounter with Escobar after coming up short against him in a Fatal Four-Way match in the Semi-Finals of the United States Championship Invitationals along with LA Knight and Sheamus.
Speaking of the latter two men, they will be squaring off in singles competition. Knight and Sheamus both pleaded their case to Adam Pearce as to why they should participate in the Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal tomorrow night, and in addition to agreeing to doing so, the WWE official created tonight's match to provide the pair with an opportunity to gain some momentum.
The aforementioned Waller will be bringing back "The Grayson Waller Effect" tonight with special guests Bayley and Women's Money In The Bank briefcase holder IYO SKY. Additionally, WWE Women's Champion Asuka, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair are all set to make appearances heading into their Triple Threat title match in Detroit.
We are live! Michael Cole and Wade Barrett greet audiences at home as LA Knight makes his way down to the ring. Knight says SummerSlam weekend is the biggest party of the summer, and he's been thinking about all the competitors in the Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal. He says he sees a group of stooges and everyone has a chance of winning, then takes a few shots at Sheamus.
Sheamus' music then hits and he heads down alongside Butch and Ridge Holland.
LA Knight vs. Sheamus (w/ The Brawling Brutes)
The bell rings and Sheamus delivers a knee to Knight's midsection. He follows it up with a pair of shoulder tackles, but Knight lands one of his own before firing off right hands and stomps in the corner. The pair then spill to the outside as Santos Escobar, The Miz, Grayson Waller, Karrion Kross and Scarlett, and Michin and AJ Styles march down to the ring to watch the action. Meanwhile on the ring apron, Sheamus delivers White Noise to Knight.
Back from the break, Sheamus gets Knight up on his shoulders. Knight escapes and delivers a reverse DDT before the pair go back and forth with right hands. Sheamus delivers a kick to Knight's face, but Knight plants him on the mat and delivers an elbow drop. He gets Sheamus up on his shoulders and delivers a Death Valley Driver, then goes for a pin but Sheamus kicks out. Sheamus lands an Irish Curse Backbreaker, then follows it up with White Noise off the middle rope. He goes for a pin, but Knight kicks out.
Sheamus locks in a Cloverleaf, but Knight manages to make his way to the bottom rope to break the hold. He ascends to the top, but Knight meets him up there. Sheamus fights him off and the pair go tumbling out of the ring. Austin Theory then blindsides Escobar and quickly retreats before everyone on the outside begins brawling with one another. Sheamus delivers The Ten Beats of the Bodhran to The Miz, allowing Knight to roll him up. Sheamus kicks out, and looks for the Brogue Kick on Knight. He accidentally hits The Miz, opening the door for Knight to hit BFT for the win.
Winner: LA Knight
Back from the break, we head over to a video recounting everything that has happened between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes over the past several months.
Back at ringside, The Brawling Brutes head down. The O.C. follows.
The Brawling Brutes vs. The O.C. (w/ Michin)
Holland and Gallows begin the action. The bell rings and Holland fires off uppercuts. He then goes back and forth with Gallows as they both try landing shoulder tackles, but Gallows eventually gains the upper hand and delivers a Fallaway Slam. He then delivers a splash in the corner and tags in Anderson. Holland catches Anderson with a double underhook suplex and tags in Butch. Butch lands a dropkick on Anderson's face, then snaps his fingers and stomps on them. Gallows tags back in, and The O.C. delivers Magic Killer for the win. Gallows pins Butch, but Holland breaks the fall.
Back from the break, Holland gets Anderson up on his shoulders. Anderson rakes Holland's eyes to escape, then delivers a series of kicks to his face. Holland gets fired up and delivers a clothesline, then tags in Butch. Butch delivers a few enziguris, then ascends to the middle rope and delivers a knee to Anderson's arm. He follows it up with a running knee and goes for a pin, but Gallows breaks the fall. Holland levels Gallows with a back body drop before Anderson sends him crashing out of the ring. Out of nowhere, The Street Profits appear and attack The O.C. and The Brawling Brutes, causing a double disqualification.
Winners: N/A (double disqualification due to outside interference)
After the match, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford send Gallows crashing into the ring post. They then plant Anderson, Holland, and Butch with a series of moves. Bobby Lashley then appears on the ramp next to The Profits and hugs them.
We then head over to a video of Charlotte Flair boarding a yacht and enjoying a drink as she takes some time to relax ahead of her Triple Threat Women's Championship match with Asuka and Bianca Belair.
Back from the break, Paul Heyman is waiting in the ring.
Jey Uso Confronts Paul Heyman
Heyman introduces himself, then asks how it came to this. He says this is not what Roman Reigns wanted to happen, and says if there's anyone to blame for Jimmy Uso currently being on the shelf, it's Jey Uso. He says whatever happens to Jey tomorrow night at SummerSlam tomorrow night will be on Reigns, and he will have no remorse or regret. He says when Reigns enters the ring at the Premium Live Event, he is entering Tribal Combat and throws it to a video explaining that there are no rules in the match except that there will only be one man who will emerge victorious.
Heyman then says that Reigns is the reigning, defending Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and the WWE Universe's Tribal Chief. He says he has been such for the last three years, and tells Jey that he will never assume the role. He looks to give a spoiler for tomorrow, but before he can, The Usos' music hits and Jey appears.
Jey says Tribal Combat is happening tomorrow night, and says he'll light Reigns up with chairs and table, then says he'll even plant him through one. He says he's bringing all of his passion, the spirit of his ancestors, and his family tomorrow night to beat Reigns and become both the new Tribal Chief and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
Solo Sikoa's music hits and he marches down to the ring. Jey tells Sikoa to chill, and Heyman says Jey screwed up. Jey says Sikoa is still his brother at the end of the day, and he'll always forgive him. He says all Sikoa does is take orders, and tells him he's been in his shoes. Heyman asks Jey if he really thinks Sikoa believes what he's saying, all the while Sikoa looks over at Jey, Heyman asks for a word with Sikoa, and Sikoa tells him to get out. Jey sees his opening and takes it, superkicking Sikoa.
Michael Cole then provides an update on Rey Mysterio following the injury he sustained last week, and says he is at home recovering from severe whiplash.
Austin Theory then makes his way down to the ring. Cameron Grimes follows.
Austin Theory vs. Cameron Grimes
The bell rings and the two lock up. Theory executes a mat return as Santos Escobar appears. Officials try to stop him from doing anything, temporarily distracting theory. Grimes lands a dropkick and rolls Theory up, but Theory gets his foot on the bottom rope. Escobar heads to the back as Grimes delivers a tope suicida, then sends him crashing into the barricades and dumps him back in the ring. He ascends to the top and delivers a crossbody, then goes for a pin. Theory kicks out and Grimes lands a forearm, then plants him and fires off kicks on his chest. He looks for Cave-In, but Theory moves out of the way. Grimes ascends to the top, but Theory trips him and delivers A-Town Down for the win.
Winner: Austin Theory
After the match, Escobar reemerges and plants Theory with a Phantom Driver.
We then head over to a video of Asuka preparing for her Women's Championship defense with some training in a boxing gym as he discusses Charlotte Flair and Asuka.
Back from the break, Grayson Waller is waiting in the ring.
Grayson Waller Hosts Damage CTRL On The Grayson Waller Effect
Waller welcomes fans to "The Grayson Waller Effect", then introduces Damage CTRL.
Bayley and IYO SKY then make their way down to the ring, and Waller asks SKY if she's intending to cash in her Money In The Bank briefcase. SKY looks to speak, but Bayley cuts her off and says they won't be telling anyone what they're thinking or their strategy. Bayley says SKY is focused on her upcoming match with Zelina Vega, but she gets cut off by the sounds of Shotzi creepily laughing and saying her name.
Bayley looks to leave, and Waller calls her scared. Bayley says Shotzi is scared of her and not the other way around, but before she can continue, Shotzi's music cuts her off and an individual appears in Shotzi's tank.
Bayley orders SKY to confront Shotzi, but the individual in the tank remains seated. Shotzi then appears behind Bayley, and Bayley begs for forgiveness. Shotzi catches her with a right hand, then retrieves a hair clipper. Bayley quickly retreats, and Shotzi chases her. The person in the tank takes off their mask, and reveals themselves to be Zelina Vega.
IYO SKY vs. Zelina Vega
Back from the break, the bell has rung and SKY and Vega both level one another with clotheslines. Vega delivers a series of forearms, then sends SKY into the top turnbuckle face first and rains down right hands on her in the corner. Vega fires back with a meteora off the middle rope, then delivers a kick to SKY's midsection. SKY lands a backbreaker and follows it up with the double running knees, then becomes distracted by Shotzi about to shave Bayley's head on the ramp. Bayley fights her off and retreats. Shotzi follows closely in pursuit, and Vega takes advantage. She delivers a powerbomb and a Code Red for the win.
Winner: Zelina Vega
We then see Bianca Belair preparing for her SummerSlam Women's Championship Triple Threat match against Asuka and Charlotte Flair by sewing her ring gear and training in the gym.
Back at ringside, Jey Uso heads down. Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman follow.
Jey Uso vs. Solo Sikoa (w/ Paul Heyman)
The bell rings and the two lock up. Sikoa lands a shoulder tackle, then delivers a headbutt and follows it up with a chop. Jey rolls out of the ring, and Sikoa follows him out. He sends his head bouncing off the announce desk, then looks for Spinning Solo through it. Jey escapes and delivers a superkick, then follows it up with a tope suicida.
Back from the break, Sikoa has Jey in a hold. Jey escapes and low bridge Sikoa to the outside, then looks to go flying. Sikoa catches him with a right hand, then slides back in the ring and delivers a Samoan Drop. He executes a second one, but Jey lands several right hands on his midsection. He follows it up with a kick, but Sikoa lands a clothesline.
Jey ascends to the top and delivers a splash, then goes for a pin. Sikoa kicks out and executes Spinning Solo, then sets up for the Samoan Spike. Jey ducks it and delivers a superkick, then follows it up with a Spear and ascends to the top. He lands The Uso Splash for the win.
Winner: Jey Uso
After the match, Sikoa clocks Jey from behind and sends him crashing into the ring post. He grabs a chair from the timekeeper's area, but Jey superkicks it out of his hand and cracks it across his spine repeatedly. He then hits him with it in the head and stands tall as the show goes off the air.