WWE Smackdown (7/24): Miz And Mrs. Premiere Party, Tag Team Tournament Begins, WWE Championship Contender Named, More

Backstage, English and Lana argue. Rusev says enough. Rusev tells Lana and English that maybe neither of them are good for Rusev Day.

R-Truth vs Samoa Joe

Joe comes out with a few elbows. Joe tries a clothesline but R-Truth ducks under it. R-Truth kicks Joe in the face. Joe falls into the corner. R-Truth hits a splash but almost sails clear out of the ring in the process. Spinning elbow by R-Truth. R-Truth misses the ax kick. Joe hits the uranage in the corner. Joe puts R-Truth in the Coquina Clutch. R-Truth taps out.

Winner- Samoa Joe

Backstage, Asuka says Billie Kay isn’t ready for Asuka.

Asuka vs Billie Kay w/Peyton Royce

Asuka grabs a standing armbar. Kay flips Asuka over and calls Asuka a loser. Asuka dropkicks Kay. Popup knee by Asuka. Shinning wizard for a near fall by Asuka. Asuka lands three stiff kicks to Kay’s head. Asuka mercifully ends this.

Winner- Asuka

Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura says Hardy was so close but Nakamura is STILL U.S. Champion. Nakamura asks Hardy if he can hear him. Nakamura says Hardy got bit by the viper but Orton better be careful becasue Nakamura bites back.