WWE SmackDown Results 7/4/25

WWE SmackDown Results 7/4/25
PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett) 

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

Transcription by Josh Lopez

– Jacob Fatu attacked The Bloodline as they arrived in the PPG Paints Arena parking lot.

Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre Segment 

Cody Rhodes: So, Pittsburgh, what do you want to talk about? Well, before I talk about this, I actually want to point out this wristband, right here. There’s a young man in Club 66, I believe, his name is Cam, he’s battling leukemia, he’s working with the children’s hospital in Pittsburgh. Let’s hear it for Cam. You guys are a wild crowd. So, what does this crown stand for? I left a piece of myself in Columbus, Ohio, fighting Jey Uso, just to hold this. I left a piece of myself in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wrestling my mentor Randy Orton, just to hold this. And what does it stand for? It stands for where we’ve been. It stands for where we are going. Where we’ve been, past kings, like, Booker T, Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H. And it stands for where we are going. The main event of SummerSlam. Myself, The King against The Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena.

Randy Orton: Cody, for weeks and weeks, I told you that I would do whatever it took to win at King Of The Ring. I told you for weeks and weeks, that I would not hesitate. But at Night Of The Champions, I had you dead to rights, I had you laying there, I was about to rearrange your skull, brother, but I hesitated. You didn’t hesitate; you pulled the trigger. And for that, I respect you. Now, I won’t soon forget it, but for that, I respect you. But there is one thing that I ask of you, in fact, I actually want you to promise me, Cody. Promise me that you will not squander this opportunity. Promise me that you will go to SummerSlam, and kick John Cena’s ass.

– Drew McIntyre appears on the stage.

Drew McIntyre: You hang up, no, no, no, you hang up. Oh, no, please, you hang up. Oh, shut up, that’s what you both sound like to me, and it’s pathetic. When did this beta male energy take over WWE? Thank God the alpha has returned. Where to start? Randy. You know, Randy, why you lost, you hesitated on The Punt, and you lost the psychological battle way before that. Cody here has been buttering you up for months, talking about your past relationship, how much he respects you, like a true politician with a big hog and knife to your back. Speaking of your back, his surgically repaired back. Hey, Randy, you may want to keep listening. Do you remember at Night Of Champions when you tweaked that surgically repaired back? And somebody attacked it, like a shark that smelled blood in the water. He was relentless on that back, nonstop. And when you had the chance to punt him, you couldn’t do it. What happened to you, Randy? You were The Viper, The Legend Killer, The Apex Predator. A few years ago, you were punting Hall Of Famers in the head, and I had to save you from the monster you were. As far as I’m concerned, the legend of Randy Orton is dead. And you, Super Cody, I want you to win at SummerSlam. I want Cody Rhodes to become the next WWE Champion. This is the match I want. This is as big as it gets. This is 20 years in the making, parallel careers, different destinations. I want you for that title, so I can be the one to rip it out of your hands. And I won’t hesitate, unlike somebody.

McIntyre turns around and eats an RKO from Randy Orton to close this segment.

– Charlotte Flair runs into Nick Aldis. Did Charlotte hear something about a title opportunity? Maybe Nick came to his senses and picked her to face Tiffany Stratton at Evolution. Not exactly, Tiffany is still allowed to choose her opponent. In the meantime, Nick has a different title opportunity for Charlotte, a tag team number one contender’s opportunity. Charlotte’s team versus The Secret Hervice versus Michin & B-Fab. And if they win, Charlotte and her tag team partner would get a Women’s Tag Team Title shot at Evolution. Alexa Bliss joins the conversation. Alexa tells Charlotte that she’s welcome. Alexa doesn’t want to be her friend, but they should be tag team partners. Charlotte says that Alexa already knows this, she’s Charlotte Flair, she doesn’t like to share the same spotlight. Alexa says that Charlotte hasn’t been in the spotlight for a long time. Alexa is trying to give Charlotte the opportunity to get out of the twilight zone. Nick says that Charlotte doesn’t know what’s best for her at times. Does Charlotte really think that Tiffany is going to pick her tonight? Alexa asks Charlotte if she wants gold at Evolution or not. Charlotte reluctantly agrees to be Alexa’s tag team partner. Charlotte tells Alexa to stay out of her way.

– Drew McIntyre tells Nick Aldis that he wants a match with Randy Orton. Nick tells Drew that Randy has left the building. If Drew wants to have a match with Randy, he can have it next week at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Drew had a brief standoff with Jacob Fatu. Nick understands that Jacob wants to get his hands on The Bloodline, but he can’t go around demolishing cars. Nick tells Jacob that he can go find a tag team partner, and they can have a tag match with The Bloodline for later on tonight. Jacob asks Jimmy Uso if he’s ready to get in where he fits in. YEET! Yadadamean!

First Match: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. The Secret Hervice w/Chelsea Green vs. B-Fab & Michin In A Women’s Tag Team Title Qualifier Match 

Alexa Bliss, Piper Niven, Michin will start things off. Charlotte immediately tags herself in. Niven attacks Bliss from behind. Charlotte rocks Niven with a forearm smash. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Michin. Charlotte kicks Fab off the ring apron. Michin with a waist lock go-behind. Charlotte decks Michin with a back elbow smash. Niven tugs on Charlotte’s hair. Charlotte unloads two knife edge chops. Michin with a chop/forearm combination. Charlotte kicks Michin in the gut. Michin with a Spinning Back Kick. Michin with a Roundhouse Kick to Niven. Michin follows that with a Pele Kick. Charlotte skins the cat. Charlotte kicks Michin in the face. Niven blasts Charlotte off the apron. Michin ducks a clothesline from Niven. Michin lands The Suicide Dive. Niven tags in Fyre. Niven with a Flying Cannonball Strike off the apron. Fyre with a Running Swanton Bomb to the outside. Secret Hervice has complete control of the match during the commercial break.

Niven with a Running Senton Splash for a two count. Niven goes for another Running Senton Splash, but Michin ducks out of the way. Michin tags in Fab. Fab with forearm shivers. Fab with a straight right hand. Fab ducks a clothesline from Niven. Fab with a Spinning Heel Kick. Fab ducks a clothesline from Charlotte. Fab with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Fab with another Spinning Heel Kick. Fab follows that with The Pump Kick. Fab is fired up. Charlotte blocks The NeckBreaker. Charlotte delivers the chop block. Fab denies The Figure Eight. Bliss tags herself in. Bliss with two shoulder tackles. Bliss drops Fab with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Bliss with a palm strike/right hand combination. Bliss with a knee strike. Bliss with a basement dropkick. Bliss hits The Running Blockbuster. Fab goes for The Full Nelson Slam, but Bliss lands back on her feet. Bliss goes for The Sister’s Abigail, but Michin counters with a SuperKick. Fyre kicks Michin in the gut. Fyre drills Michin with The Canadian Destroyer. Fab responds with The Uranage Slam. Niven drops Fab with The Black Hole Slam. Niven applies The Cobra Clutch. Bliss yanks Fyre off the top turnbuckle. Charlotte tags herself in. Charlotte Spears Niven. Charlotte walks over The Secret Hervice. Charlotte tags in Bliss on her forehead. Charlotte with The MoonSault. Charlotte kicks Chelsea Green off the apron. Bliss connects with The Twisted Bliss to pickup the victory. After the match, Charlotte hugs Bliss.

Winner: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss via Pinfall 

– We see Nick Aldis holding court with the SmackDown Tag Team Division. He tried to mitigate the situation last week by giving The Wyatt Sicks a shot at the tag team titles, and all the other tag teams had to do was stay out of it. But what happened? They couldn’t help themselves. DIY says that everything they’ve been trying to do was to save the tag team division, they’re not the bad guys. Nathan Frazer pokes fun at DIY losing to Fenix and Andrade last week. Tommaso Ciampa says that Fraxiom can’t do any better. Nick tells Fraxiom that they can have a match with Fenix and Andrade just to prove DIY wrong. As for the rest of the tag teams, it seems like they have unfinished business with The Wyatt’s. One member from each of the remaining teams, they’re gonna team up tonight against The Wyatt’s in a 8-Man Tag Team Match, while their tag team partners will be chilling in the back with Nick Aldis. Nick wants to make something crystal clear, The Wyatt’s are here to stay, and if they’re successful tonight, well, they’re right back in contention for those WWE Tag Team Championships. The SmackDown Tag Team Division decides to ignore DIY’s disingenuous huddle.

Second Match: The Wyatt Sicks vs. Montez Ford, Johnny Gargano, Chris Sabin, Berto In A 8-Man Tag Team Match 

Joe Gacy and Berto will start things off. Berto ducks a clothesline from Gacy. Berto is throwing haymakers at Gacy. Gacy ducks a clothesline from Berto. Berto blocks The O’Connor Roll. Berto side steps Gacy into the turnbuckles. Berto with a corner clothesline. Gacy responds with a Lariat. Gacy with a Running Senton Splash for a one count. Gacy sends Berto to the corner. Berto dives over Gacy. Berto with a Springboard Back Elbow Smash. Gacy tags in Lumis. Berto rolls under a clothesline from Lumis. Berto with a Step Through Kick. Lumis launches Berto back first into the canvas. Berto tags in Gargano. Gargano reminds Lumis that they were family. Gargano wants Lumis to give him a thumbs up. Lumis uppercuts Gargano. Lumis with The Swinging Uranage Slam for a two count. Sabin runs into Uncle Howdy. That leads us to a pier six brawl in the center of the ring. Rowan goes for a Double Chokeslam, but Ford and Sabin counters with Double Thrust Kicks into Rowan’s midsection. Double SuperKick to Rowan. Rowan eats a Quadruple SuperKick.

Ford with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ford blasts Rowan with The PK. Rowan catches Ford in mid-air. Lumis SuperKicks Ford. The Wyatt Sicks have complete control of the match during the commercial break. Lumis pulls Ford down to the mat. Lumis tags in Gacy. Gacy is mauling Ford in the corner. Gcy tags in Lumis. Lumis bodyslams Ford. Gacy PowerBombs Lumis into Ford for a two count. Lumis applies the cravate. Ford gets back to a vertical base. Lumis clips the back of Ford’s neck. Lumis ducks a clothesline from Ford. Lumis goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ford lands back on his feet. Ford rolls under a clothesline from Lumis. Ford tags in Sabin. Sabin rocks Lumis with a forearm smash. Sabin with The Missile Dropkick. Lumis tags in Gacy.

Sabin with two clotheslines. Sabin ducks a clothesline from Gacy. Sabin with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Sabin with a Back Body Drop to Lumis. Sabin dropkicks Howdy and Rowan off the apron. Sabin plays to the crowd. Double Enzuigiri to Lumis. Gacy blasts Gargano off the apron. Sabin dropkicks the left knee of Gacy. Sabin with The La Magistral for a two count. Ford dumps Lumis out of the ring. Gacy tags in Howdy. Ford sends Gacy crashing to the outside. Ford lands The SomerSault Plancha. Howdy sends Berto crashing to the outside. Howdy blocks The O’Connor Roll. Howdy does the Spider Walk Pose. Howdy with The Uranage Slam. Howdy tags in Rowan. Rowan drops Ford with The Spinning Heel Kick. Rowan sends Berto crashing into the ringside barricade. Sabin kicks Rowan in the face. Sabin drops Rowan with The Tornado DDT. Sabin goes for the tag, but Gargano hops off the apron. Rowan levels Sabin with The Body Avalanche. Rowan with a Running Crossbody Block. Rowan connects with The Iron Claw Slam to pickup the victory.

Winner: The Wyatt Sicks via Pinfall 

– 4th of July Vignette.

– It’s official, Randy Orton will battle Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Giulia Promo 

I know what this title means. One by one, opponents will come to me. And one by one, they’ll all fall. I didn’t get this by luck, I got this with my own power. Blue flames don’t flicker. Blue flames burn everything down. I’ll take this title where no one has dared to go. No mercy. No doubt. No fear. With fire. With fury. My way. So, whoever is next, step closer. You’re about to feel the heat of The Beautiful Madness.

Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Trish Stratus Segment 

Tiffany Stratton: Pittsburgh, what time is it? Since becoming champion, I have realized that there has been a target on my back. And Nia Jax’s revenge was not gonna stop me from becoming the Last Woman Standing. But now my sights are set on SummerSlam, where I will defend my title against The Queen Of The Ring, Jade Cargill. And just like I’m ready to beat Jade at SummerSlam, I’m also ready to defend my title at Evolution. Iyo Sky had the opportunity to choose who she wanted as her opponent, and tonight, I will have the same opportunity to choosing who I would like to face at Evolution.

– Jade Cargill makes her way down to the ring.

Jade Cargill: Okay, Tiffany, I see you out there looking like a champion beating Nia. Respect, respect. But you was barely standing as I was crowning myself being the next Queen Of The Ring against one of the best, Asuka. Now, tonight, you have a choice to make. Choose wrong, and you won’t be at SummerSlam. But to be honest, it won’t matter who I face, I’m coming out with that title, always.

Tiffany Stratton: Jade, I’m actually so happy you’re here, I have a surprise for everybody.

– Trish Stratus makes her way down to the ring.

Tiffany Stratton: Trishy, I invited you here today, because we teamed up together at Elimination Chamber, and I thought to myself, what would Evolution be without some Stratusfaction? So, I would like to offer you the opportunity to face me at Evolution for the WWE Women’s Championship.

Jade Cargill: Okay, bet. You want to choose, Trish, that’s fine. Like said, it doesn’t matter if it’s you or a legend at SummerSlam.

Trish Stratus: Wow, I did not expect that. Thank you, Tiff. I gotta say, Evolution holds a very special place in my heart, it represents everything we fought for back in the day. We used to fight for one single women’s match on the card, and now at Evolution, that’s right, we’re gonna have an entire card of incredibly talented women. I’ve always said that careers are made of moments, and, Tiff, you gave me one of my most special moments by allowing me to wrestle live in front of my kids. They got to see me in the ring, but you know what. My kids have never seen me as a champion in the ring. I mean, it does have a pretty nice ring to it, 8 time champion.

Tiffany Stratton: I would just like to make one thing clear. This isn’t gonna be easy. It’s not the Attitude Era anymore.

Trish Stratus: That’s fine, alright, I want that vibe. I want the fight, because I’ve been known to evolve, Tiff.

Tiffany Stratton: Good, so whether it’s you at Evolution or you at SummerSlam, you both are gonna realize that the WWE Universe runs on Tiffy Time.

Solo Sikoa Promo 

Oh, hold on, Happy Birthday America from your new United States Champion. I hope you got your fireworks ready, because we’re gonna celebrate. And please help me welcome the newest member of my family, Tala Tonga. What you’re looking at, right now, it’s nothing like a Bloodline. This new group is way stronger and more dangerous than ever. And boys, if Jacob wants to get involved in our business tonight, you two stay back, me and JC, we’ll take care of it. These are my MFT’s. My Family Tree. And now my family is complete.

– Trish Stratus runs into Jade Cargill in the backstage area. Jade loves that Trish is getting a title shot at Evolution, but she might be seeing her at SummerSlam. Trish is looking forward to that. Naomi attacks Jade with her Money In The Bank. Naomi says that Jade should have proceeded with caution. Nick Aldis asks Jade if she’s okay. Jade is sick and tired of this. She wants a match with Naomi.

Third Match: Fraxiom vs. Fenix & Andrade El Idolo 

Nathan Frazer and Andrade El Idolo will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Frazer with The La Magistral for a one count. Frazer ducks a clothesline from Idolo. Frazer applies a side headlock. Idolo whips Frazer across the ring. Frazer runs around Idolo. Frazer tags in Axiom. Running Forearm Party. Axiom clotheslines the back of Frazer’s neck. Idolo launches Frazer into Axiom. Idolo tags in Fenix. Fenix with a Springboard Clothesline. Fenix SuperKicks Axiom. Frazer with a Rising Knee Strike. Idolo drops Frazer with The Big Boot. Axiom with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Axiom goes for a Spinning DDT, but Fenix lands back on his feet. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Chop Exchange. Stereo Forearm Exchange. Idolo sends Frazer to the corner. Idolo with a corner clothesline. Fenix with a flying forearm smash. Axiom dives over Fenix. Frazer sends Idolo crashing to the outside. Axiom dumps Fenix out of the ring. Fraxiom delivers The Dive Train. Fraxiom is fired up. Fraxiom has complete control of the match during the commercial break.

Frazer applies a front face lock. Fenix backs Frazer into the turnbuckles. Axiom tags himself in. Axiom goes for a German Suplex, but Fenix blocks it. Fenix kicks Frazer in the face. Fenix with a back elbow smash. Frazer dives over Fenix. BrainBuster/Enzuigiri Combination to Fenix for a two count. Axiom applies the sitting abdominal stretch. Fenix gets back to a vertical base. Fenix with a Roundhouse Kick. Fenix punches Axiom in the back. Axiom drives his knee into the midsection of Fenix. Axiom sends Fenix to the corner. Fenix kicks Frazer off the ring apron. Fenix kicks Axiom in the face. Fenix drops Axiom with The Roll Through DDT. Idolo and Frazer are tagged in. Idolo with two clotheslines. Idolo drops Frazer with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Idolo ducks a clothesline from Frazer. Idolo with a flying forearm smash. Idolo pops back on his feet. Idolo plays to the crowd. Idolo dodges The Flying Lariat. Idolo kicks Frazer in the gut. Idolo delivers The Three Amigos. Idolo tags in Fenix.

Fenix with The Frog Splash for a two count. Fenix knocks Axiom off the apron. Fenix ascends to the top turnbuckle. Frazer with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Frazer and Fenix are trading back and forth shots. Frazer with an Enzuigiri to Idolo. Axiom made the blind tag. Frazer with The SuperPlex. BrainBuster/SuperKick Combination for a two count. Fenix HeadButts Axiom. Fenix with The Missile Dropkick. Frazer goes for The Phoenix Splash, but Fenix ducks out of the way. Fenix with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Fenix with repeated back elbow smashes. Idolo tags himself in. Fenix turns a MoonSault into a Release German Suplex. Fenix tags in Idolo. Idolo hits The Shotgun Meteora for a two count. Idolo with The Double MoonSault for a two count. Fenix goes for a Rebound Spinning Heel Kick, but Axiom counters with The Golden Ratio. Frazer with a Spinning Enzuigiri. Idolo slaps Frazer in the chest. Frazer puts Idolo on the top turnbuckle. Frazer with another Enzuigiri. Axiom with The Avalanche Spanish Fly. Frazer connects with The Phoenix Splash for a two count. Fenix broke the cover with a CodeBreaker to Axiom. Idolo kicks Axiom in the face. Idolo drops Frazer with The Discus Back Elbow Smash. Fenix delivers The Goodbye Amigo. Fenix lands The SomerSault Plancha. Idolo plants Frazer with The Message to pickup the victory.

Winner: Fenix & Andrade El Idolo via Pinfall 

– Damian Priest runs into Aleister Black in the backstage area. Priest wants to talk about R-Truth again. Priest tells Black that he has a match with Truth next week. Black feels that Priest may be setting Truth up. That couldn’t be the case, right? Afterall, Priest is the good guy. Who told Black that Priest was the good guy? And who told Black that Truth was gonna be the victim to violence?

– Next week, The Street Profits will put their WWE Tag Team Titles on the line against The Wyatt Sicks.

– Just made official for WWE Evolution, Jade Cargill will battle Naomi in a WrestleMania Rematch.

Fourth Match: Jacob Fatu & Jimmy Uso vs. Solo Sikoa & JC Mateo

Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa will start things off. Solo immediately tags out to Mateo after the bell rings. Fatu knocks Mateo off the ring apron. Fatu HeadButts Mateo. Fatu slams Mateo’s head on the apron and the ringside barricade. Fatu with a running haymaker. Fatu rolls Mateo back into the ring. Fatu with another headbutt. Fatu tags in Jimmy. Jimmy unloads three knife edge chops. Mateo drops Jimmy with a Leaping Body Block. Mateo stomps on Jimmy’s back. Mateo tags in Solo. Solo rocks Jimmy with a forearm smash. Solo mocks Fatu. Solo with another forearm smash. Solo whips Jimmy across the ring. Jimmy holds onto the ropes. Jimmy kicks Solo in the face. Jimmy punches Mateo off the apron. Solo ducks a clothesline from Jimmy. Solo delivers The Spinning Solo. Solo stares down Fatu. The Bloodline has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Solo nails Jimmy with a Running Hip Attack. Solo continues to play mind games with Fatu.

Solo stomps on Jimmy’s face. Solo tags in Mateo. Mateo applies a deep waist lock. Jimmy decks Mateo with a Stunner. Mateo answers with a back elbow smash. Mateo scores a right jab. Mateo with The Western Lariat. Mateo with The Standing MoonSault. Mateo taunts Fatu. Mateo with a Flying Uppercut. Mateo whips Jimmy back first into the turnbuckles. Jimmy avoids The Flying Uppercut. Jimmy creates distance with The Samoan Drop. Fatu and Solo are tagged in. Haymaker Exchange. Fatu whips Solo across the ring. Solo kicks Fatu in the chest. Fatu tells Solo to bring it. Fatu clotheslines Solo. Fatu with a Running Clothesline. Fatu levels Solo with The Body Avalanche. Fatu with repeated headbutts in the corner. Fatu ducks a clothesline from Solo. Fatu with a Running HeadButt. Fatu with a Handspring Kick/MoonSault Combination. Fatu follows that with Two SuperKicks.

Fatu delivers Two Running Hip Attacks. Fatu with The Swanton Bomb for a two count. Mateo transitions into a ground and pound attack. Mateo blocks The SuperKick. Mateo goes for Tour Of The Islands, but Jimmy lands back on his feet. Jimmy SuperKicks Mateo. Jimmy lands The Stage Dive. Fatu with The Suicide Dive. Fatu rolls Solo back into the ring. Solo sends Fatu face first into the steel ring post. Solo SuperKicks Fatu. Fatu denies The Samoan Spike. Fatu hits The Impaler DDT. Fatu connects with The Double Jump MoonSault to pickup the victory. After the match, Fatu kicks Solo out of the ring. Fatu clears the announce table. Fatu SuperKicks Solo. Fatu ascends to the top turnbuckle. Tala Tonga Chokeslams Fatu off the top turnbuckle. Jimmy is throwing haymakers at Tonga. Tanga Loa attacks Jimmy from behind. Loa repeatedly stomps on Jimmy’s chest. Tonga drops Jimmy with The Big Boot. Mateo plants Jimmy with Tour Of The Islands. Loa follows that with The Magic Killer off the apron. Solo drops Fatu with The Samoan Spike. The MFT’s delivers The Shield PowerBomb through the announce table as the show. Solo poses with the United States Championship as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Jacob Fatu & Jimmy Uso via Pinfall 

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