| Tuesday Night SmackDown | |
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| Promotion | WWE |
|---|---|
| Date | July 3, 2018 |
| Venue | CenturyLink Center Omaha |
| City | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Previous episode | June 19, 2018 |
| Next episode | July 10, 2018 |
The July 3, 2018 Edition of Smackdown Live is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE's Smackdown brand, which took place on July 3, 2018 at the CenturyLink Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.
Episode summary[]
Asuka va James Ellsworth[]
With SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella on commentary, Asuka and James Ellsworth engaged in a battle of the sexes after Carmella seemingly gave her lackey one simple instruction: Take Asuka out.
Ellsworth seemed ready to follow the orders until the bell rang and then the ultra-focused Empress of Tomorrow laid in, and an absolute pounding began. Making Ellsworth pay for his pivotal involvement in Carmella’s successful title defense at WWE Money in the Bank, the unrelenting Asuka forced Ellsworth to run away after catching him with an echoing slap. Asuka chased him, which resulted in a double count-out since Ellsworth had sprinted over the barricade and beyond. Carmella took complete advantage by blindsiding The Empress of Tomorrow while she was in hot pursuit.
The job didn’t go according to plan for the SmackDown Women’s Champion, but the night ended with Asuka briefly downed all the same, giving Carmella the edge heading into their match at WWE Extreme Rules. However, Ellsworth wasn't totally in the clear as it SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige announced that Ellsworth would face Asuka again next week, this time in a Lumberjack Match with the entire blue brand Women's division surrounding the ring.
Becky Lynch vs Peyton Royce[]
Looking to continue her hot streak, Becky Lynch took on Peyton Royce (with Billie Kay by her side) on SmackDown LIVE.
The Irish Lass Kicker took Royce’s best, persevering through several expertly placed kicks by Peyton, locking her in the Dis-arm-her and notching the tapout victory to keep her winning streak alive.
Results[]
- Battle of the Sexes Match: Asuka vs. James Ellsworth ended by a double count out
- Singles Match: Becky Lynch defeated Peyton Royce (w/ Billie Kay) by submission
Other on-screen talent[]
- Interviewer: Renee Young
Media[]
Asuka vs. James Ellsworth- SmackDown LIVE, July 3, 2018
Becky Lynch vs. Peyton Royce- SmackDown LIVE, July 3, 2018