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WWE Friday Night SmackDown #1198
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- Tails Azimuth
August 5th Edition of SmackDown: A Night to Remember at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena
The City of Greenville, South Carolina played host to an electrifying episode of World Wrestling Entertainment's flagship program, SmackDown, as the Bon Secours Wellness Arena buzzed with excitement. The sold-out crowd witnessed a thrilling night of action-packed matches, featuring some of the brightest stars in the WWE universe.
Match 1: Ricochet vs. Happy Corbin The show kicked off with a high-flying encounter between Ricochet and the self-proclaimed "Glorious" Happy Corbin. In a match that showcased each competitor's unique set of skills, Ricochet ultimately emerged victorious, pinning Corbin after a picture-perfect Recoil at 11:50.
Match 2: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Ludwig Kaiser Next up, the Japanese sensation Shinsuke Nakamura faced off against the dominant Ludwig Kaiser. This contest was marked by intense grappling exchanges and hard-hitting strikes, with Nakamura's precision and finesse proving too much for Kaiser to handle. The King of Strong Style secured a decisive victory via submission in 8:45.
Match 3: WWE SmackDown Women's Title #1 Contendership Gauntlet Match The main event of the evening was an absolute barnburner, as seven talented competitors – Shayna Baszler, Aliyah, Natalya, Raquel Rodriguez, Shotzi, Sonya Deville, and Xia Li – battled it out in a thrilling WWE SmackDown Women's Title #1 Contendership Gauntlet Match. The ever-tenacious Baszler proved to be the last woman standing, eliminating all comers before finally securing the pin on Xia Li at 21:05.
Match 4: The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) vs. Jim Mulkey and Tommy Gibson The tag team division was well-represented as the powerful duo of The Viking Raiders – Erik and Ivar – took on the upstart pairing of Jim Mulkey and Tommy Gibson. This short but sweet match saw the Viking warriors use their brute strength to overwhelm their opponents, finishing off the bout with a thunderous double-team maneuver at 1:35.
Match 5: Kofi Kingston vs. Erik The night's final contest featured the high-flying Kofi Kingston facing off against the formidable Erik. This encounter was marked by some incredible aerial feats from both men, but in the end, it was Kingston's quickness and agility that allowed him to secure a decisive victory via pin at 3:45.
As the dust settled on this unforgettable night of SmackDown action, the WWE universe was left buzzing with excitement. With a stacked card featuring some of the company's top talent, fans in attendance and watching from home were treated to an evening that will be remembered for weeks to come. Until next time, stay tuned to zohash.com for all your WWE news and updates!
Card Details
- Date: 05 Aug 2022
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 05 Aug 2022
Matches
Ricochet defeat Happy Corbin in a Singles Match
Match Time: 11:50Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Ludwig Kaiser in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:45Shayna Baszler defeat Aliyah, Natalya, Raquel Rodriguez, Shotzi, Sonya Deville and Xia Li in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title #1 Contendership Gauntlet Match
Match Time: 21:05The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) defeat Jim Mulkey and Tommy Gibson in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 01:35Kofi Kingston defeat Erik in a Singles Match
Match Time: 03:45