WWE Friday Night SmackDown #1247

WWF WRESTLING JOURNAL

LIVE FROM PNC ARENA, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 13, 2023

A sold-out crowd of 11,803 wrestling enthusiasts packed the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina as World Wrestling Entertainment presented a thrilling card that left fans on the edge of their seats. The evening's festivities aired live on television, bringing the excitement to households across the globe.

The opening contest saw Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) face off against The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Sheamus) in a spirited Tag Team Match. This budding rivalry showed no signs of cooling down as the teams clashed in a high-energy contest that lasted 10:27 minutes. In the end, Pretty Deadly emerged victorious, capitalizing on their opponents' miscommunication to secure the win.

Next up was Bayley, looking to bounce back from recent losses with a victory over Zelina Vega in a Singles Match. The Huggable One's momentum was halted early when Vega connected with a vicious kick, sending Bayley crashing to the mat. However, Bayley's determination and perseverance paid off as she managed to mount a comeback, ultimately defeating Vega in 2:02 minutes.

The WWE United States Title Invitational Fatal Four Way Match was a main event-worthy affair, featuring Santos Escobar, AJ Styles, Butch, and Grayson Waller vying for the coveted championship. This chaotic contest saw each competitor take their share of punishment, with Escobar ultimately emerging victorious in 12:35 minutes. The question on everyone's mind is what lies ahead for these competitors now that the title picture has been reshuffled.

The evening's main event saw Bianca Belair put her WWE RAW Women's Title reign on the line against Asuka. In a match that showcased both women's incredible athleticism and grappling prowess, Belair managed to retain her championship in 9:01 minutes with a dominating display of power and agility.

As the night drew to a close, it was clear that this event left an indelible mark on the WWE universe. The stage is now set for some thrilling matchups in the coming weeks as these competitors look to capitalize on their recent successes or right the wrongs of tonight's results. Until next time, stay tuned for more WWF Wrestling Journal updates!

Card Details

Date: 13 Jul 2023
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: PNC Arena
Attendance: 11803
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 13 Jul 2023

Matches

Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) defeat The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Sheamus) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:27
Bayley defeat Zelina Vega in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:02
Santos Escobar(C) defeat AJ Styles, Butch and Grayson Waller in a WWE United States Title Invitational Fatal Four Way Match
Match Time: 12:35
Bianca Belair(C) defeat Asuka in a WWE RAW Women's Title Match
Match Time: 09:01