SmackDown results, July 22, 2022: The Beast returns to SmackDown to unleash a vicious attack on Theory

Stephanie McMahon and the WWE Universe thanked Mr. McMahon

Stephanie McMahon opens SmackDown and welcomes the WWE Universe with a touching tribute to her father. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

The Street Profits were saved by Madcap Moss from a beatdown by The Usos and Theory

Theory begrudgingly sides with The Usos as they cross paths with The Street Profits and Madcap Moss. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Ludwig Kaiser def. Shinsuke Nakamura

Ludwig Kaiser gets another crack at Shinsuke Nakamura to please his leader Gunther after Kaiser's loss two weeks ago. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Two weeks after Ludwig Kaiser was left with bruises on his chest from Gunther’s vicious chops due to his loss against The King of Strong Style, Kaiser battled Nakamura once more. 

Nakamura kept control in the early going before Kaiser took advantage of his surroundings, sending Nakamura into the ring steps outside.

Nakamura regained the upper hand until Gunther got involved, striking Nakamura while the referee’s back was turned, which gave Kaiser the chance to snatch the victory.

After the match, Kaiser was chuffed about his victory until Gunther chopped him down again, berating him for needing The Ring General’s help.

Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey came face-to-face

SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan and challenger Ronda Rousey state their cases as to why they will win at SummerSlam. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Happy Corbin ambushed Pat McAfee

Happy Corbin shockingly attacks Pat McAfee from behind as McAfee and Michael Cole react to the Liv Morgan and Ronda Rousey interview. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

The Viking Raiders def. Jinder Mahal and Shanky by Count-out

he Modern Day Maharaja and the groovy Shanky get a chance to enact some payback on The Viking Raiders. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After weeks of being left bruised and battered by The Viking Raiders, Jinder Mahal and Shanky sought some payback, facing off against the plundering duo. 

With The New Day providing commentary at ringside, chaos ran abound. Using his surroundings, Erik took advantage of The New Day’s presence chucking Mahal into them in the closing stages of the match. This allowed Erik to sneak back in the ring, earning The Viking Raiders a count-out victory.

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre set up a high-stakes Irish Donnybrook Match for next week

Afraid of Drew McIntyre’s sword, The Celtic Warrior refuses to compete against The Scottish Warrior this week, instead challenging him to a Good Old Fashioned Irish Donnybrook Match the following week. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Lacey Evans voiced her frustrations with the WWE Universe, left Aliyah laying with a Woman’s Right

Ahead of her match with Aliyah, Lacey Evans commands the WWE Universe to show her more respect. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Raquel Rodriguez def. Sonya Deville

Sonya Deville may have bitten off more than she can chew as she faces the dominant Raquel Rodriguez. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Sonya Deville may have stuck her foot in it a bit too far this time. After she criticized WWE Official Adam Pearce for how he runs the show, Pearce sanctioned a match between her and the rising young Superstar Raquel Rodriguez.

In a feisty contest, Deville viciously slammed Rodriguez’s head onto the turnbuckles.

Deville seemed to suffer an arm injury, which enabled Rodriguez to finish her off with a Tejana Bomb.

The Street Profits & Madcap Moss def. The Usos & Theory by Disqualification

SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos must co-exist with Mr. Money in the Bank Theory as they take on The Street Profits and Madcap Moss. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After Madcap Moss had saved The Street Profits from a beatdown by The Usos and Theory earlier in the night, the six men went to battle.

At one point, Montez Ford taunted Theory with the Money in the Bank briefcase. 

The spectacular match ended in a disqualification when Theory struck Madcap Moss with his Money in the Bank briefcase.

Brock Lesnar stunned the WWE Universe and Theory

Following the conclusion of Theory's match, The Beast makes a shocking appearance and F-5's the brash young Superstar. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.