Tonight’s WWE SmackDown took place from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was broadcast on FOX. Here were the big news items on the show.
-Santos Escobar defeated Andrade El Idolo in singles-action. Escobar will now challenge LA Knight for the U.S. Championship at a future date.
Santos Escobar is the new #1 Contender for LA Knight's US title! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tEqwy7Ewaw
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 10, 2024
-DIY defeated Pretty Deadly and Street Profits defeated A-Town-Down in tag team action on tonight’s show. This means that DIY will now face The Profits, with the winner of that match earning a tag team title opportunity against The Bloodline.
DIY wins aginsf Pretty Deadly.
We’re gonna witness a Tag Team match next week with DIY and Street Profits.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wGma0g2Atu
— Samir | WWE fan (@SamirParvez) August 10, 2024
-WWE aired a vignette for Giovani Vinci, who has been out of action with injury.
Giovanni Vinci video package that aired on #SmackDown tonight. pic.twitter.com/x3XmKi0ZVm
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) August 10, 2024
EARLY LINEUP FOR AUGUST 16TH SMACKDOWN:
-Nia Jax WWE women’s Championship celebration
-Blair Davenport vs. Naomi
-Grayson Waller vs. Kevin Owens