WWE SmackDown Live Results & Updates – 22 May 2020

Sonya Deville and Dolph Ziggler vs Mandy Rose and Otis

We go back to the ring and out first comes Sonya Deville. Dolph Ziggler is out next and they head to the ring together. Mandy Rose is out for her team. Otis comes out with his Money In the Bank briefcase. Otis and Mandy head to the ring together. The two sides have words before the bell.

Rose and Deville start but Otis and Ziggler come in soon. Ziggler goes for the leg but Otis tosses him away, slams him to the match and hits a running splash in the corner. Ziggler rolls to the ropes for a breather. Deville tags in and rams Rose back into the corner to hit her with shoulder blocks. Rose comes out and unloads on Sonya. Otis and Ziggler start fighting at the ringside now. Ziggler sends Otis into the steel steps. Rose goes right to the floor to check on Otis as we go to the commercial.

Back from the break and Sonya is in control against Mandy on the mat. Otis is still down on the floor, clutching his shoulder. Rose fights back and then goes out to check on Otis. Rose comes back and rolls Deville for a one-count. Sonya drops her and keeps control for some more time. Otis gets back on the apron. Deville taunts Otis while working Rose over in the middle of the ring.

Rose hits a jawbreaker but Sonya keeps her away from the tag. Sonya comes up with some big kicks. More back and forth until Rose drops Sonya. Deville gets up first but Rose kick at her to stop her from the tag. Otis and Ziggler tag in and Otis runs down Ziggler. Ziggler decks Otis but Otis smashes him in the corner and hits a running splash. Otis dances which gives Sonya a chance to tag in.

Rose has to come in now. She gets the upper hand though with a clothesline. Rose keeps up with the attack as Otis and Ziggler fight on the outside. Rose with more offense on Deville for a close 2 count. Deville blocks the double underhook from Rose and rocks her with a knee. Ziggler holds Otis back from coming in to make the save. Deville goes on and nails another knee to the back of the head for the pin to win.

Winners – Sonya Deville and Dolph Ziggler

After the bell, Otis comes in to check on Rose as Deville makes her exit. Ziggler runs in and superkicks Otis in the face while he was checking on Rose. Ziggler and Deville leave to the back.

We see Jeff Hardy backstage. He cuts a promo about how he asked the WWE Universe to join him for one more good run two weeks ago. The journey is leading him towards the Intercontinental Title, which is near and dear to his heart since it was his first singles title.

We get a backstage promo from The Forgotten Sons now. A disclaimer graphic was shown before the promo. Cutler speaks and says they’ve all had their tough times, like their brothers they served with, in adjusting to life back home. They’ve had their dark times but if that makes you feel uncomfortable, then it should. Cutler says that’s their blood on your hands but what’s only fair is now they have your blood on their hands.

The announcers confirm The Miz and John Morrison vs Braun Strowman for his title at Backlash. Miz and Morrison are backstage now and Miz asks Morrison what was he thinking. Renee Young asks them about Backlash. They point out how Strowman has a bad track record in Handicap Matches. And before that they are going to make his life a living hell. They dance around to their “Hey hey, ho ho” to end the segment.

Sheamus vs Jeff Hardy

Sheamus corners Hardy as we start. Hardy puts him in a side headlock and grounds him. Sheamus comes out it and whips him to the ropes. He comes with a few punches and rakes Hardy against the ropes. Hardy with a punt kick and a punch before Sheamus tackles him to the floor. Hardy with a headbutt and back drops Sheamus to the floor. He follows with a basement slide but Sheamus catches him when he goes for a dive.

Sheamus slams him to the announce table. He shouts at Michael Cole about putting Hardy over in last few weeks as we go to the commercial.

Sheamus continues to dominate after the break. He brings down Hardy with a clothesline now. As Sheamus trash talks, Hardy gets up and starts striking Sheamus. He corners Sheamus. Sheamus charges, Hardy avoids and hits a moonsault from the top to get a two-count. Sheamus with a few strikes and then hits 3 back to back Irish backbreakers. Sheamus with his signature clubbing blows onto the chest while Hardy is on the apron. Hardy avoids the side suplex and comes back with strikes.

Sheamus charges and Hardy avoids him to send him to the ring post. Atomic drop and a dropkick get Hardy a two-count. Sheamus moves out and Hardy slams him to the ring post. Hardy hits a flying clothesline from the barricade. He goes to the top but Sheamus gets his knees up on the Swanton bomb. He rolls up Hardy but could not get the pin. Sheamus with a running knee to get another two-count. Sheamus goes for the Brogue kick. Hardy avoids and Sheamus picks him up. Hardy slips out and rolls him up to get the pin.

Winner- Jeff Hardy

After the match, Hardy slips out of the ring quickly and Sheamus starts arguing with the referee. Sheamus is now shouting at Hardy to come back to fight. The show goes off the air.

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