Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles ends in a no-contest – Intercontinental Championship Match

Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles battle in a title clash as the argument to be the rightful Intercontinental Champion rages on. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

As the battle to be the one true champion rages, Jeff Hardy met AJ Styles in an Intercontinental Title showdown. Sami Zayn was incensed to not be included in the match and entered on the ramp to call the proceeding showdown fraudulent for not involving him. As officials removed Zayn, The Phenomenal One used the opportunity to attack The Charismatic Enigma. Hardy rallied to go on the offensive, but Styles escaped from an early Swanton Bomb attempt.

As a the physical battle raged, Zayn emerged to lay waste to Styles and deliver a Helluva Kick to Hardy. The intrepid Hardy pulled himself up, but he fell to the ground as he tried to stagger up the ramp. It was reported that Hardy suffered from dehydration, and the argument surround the Intercontinental Championship remained contested by all three Superstars.

Lucha House Party def. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro

Kalisto teams with Gran Metalik to set an example for Lince Dorado, as the challengers take on the SmackDown Tag Team Champions. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro have a huge Champions vs. Champions Match ahead on next week’s Raw, but Lucha House Party were waiting for them on Friday night. The SmackDown Tag Team Champions were clicking early, as Nakamura landed a knee to the back of the neck and then Cesaro hit a gut-wrench throw. With the SmackDown Tag Team Champions in control, The Street Profits dropped in on the Titantron and showed off the party they were throwing from “The Champions Lounge.” With Nakamura and Cesaro distracted, Kalisto swooped in to roll up The Swiss Cyborg for the shocking win.

Nikki Cross def. Alexa Bliss, Tamina & Lacey Evans – Fatal 4-Way Match

Four of the blue brand’s best meet with an SmackDown Women’s Championship opportunity on the line. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After Bayley outlined her thinking for the heinous attack on Sasha Banks, Nikki Cross came rushing out ready to earn a title opportunity. The SmackDown Women’s Champion didn’t part without dishing out a steel chair strike to Cross. The passion was evident from the start as the four challengers seemed ready to overcome Bayley after all had been stymied by Bayley over the past year. Alexa Bliss appeared back to her old self early, but the new-look Superstar shocked everyone in the WWE ThunderDome with a Sister Abigail on Cross. After the stunning move, Bliss appeared to be called to the exit like a moth to a flame and exited the match in a trance.

With only three remaining in the match, Lacey Evans connected with a moonsault on Tamina and appeared headed for victory. Cross finally gathered herself and broke up the pin to spoil The Sassy Southern Belle’s title hopes. Cross, Evans and Tamina all delivered huge moments, but when Tamina whiffed on a Superkick, Cross struck with a Sunset Flip for the pin.

Otis def. John Morrison

Mr. Money in the Bank looks to remain one step ahead of The Friday Night Delight after The Miz & Morrison’s disrespect last week. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

The Miz & John Morrison keep trying to trick their way into obtaining the Money in the Bank contract, but Otis keeps outsmarting them at every turn. After a distraction, The Miz grabbed Otis’ lunchbox and took off up the ramp. The Workin’ Man Superstar was undeterred and took out his frustrations on Morrison with a massive splash for the victory. As The Miz & Morrison reconvened backstage, they realized they were once again left holding Otis’ leftovers.

Roman Reigns & Jey Uso def. Sheamus & King Corbin

The Big Dog teams up with his WWE Clash of Champions challenger to take on The Celtic Warrior and King Corbin. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

As Roman Reigns and Jey Uso bonded early in the night over The Bloodline, Sheamus & King Corbin both entered to voice their displeasure with the outcome of last week’s Fatal 4-Way Match that punched Uso’s ticket for WWE Clash of Champions for a Universal Title Match agaisnt his cousin. Uso stepped up and laid down a challenge for the two antagonizing Superstars and had his hands full early. With Reigns absent at the start, Uso was put on the run with attacks from The Celtic Warrior and Corbin. Uso fought off his towering opponents valiantly, but Sheamus appeared to finally have the smaller competitor.

With The Big Dog's cousin on the ropes, his music finally echoed through the WWE ThunderDome inside the Amway Center, and Uso started a huge rally. Reigns tagged himself in to strike with one final, crushing Spear on Sheamus for the win. A stern look from Reigns after the match left uncertainty about the strength of The Bloodline. One thing was perfectly clear: Reigns is working smarter, not harder since his return.