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WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: SANTOS VERSUS REY, A YES BOY MIRACLE, CENA HAS A PARTNER, BAYLEY IS NOT A GOOD FRIEND, BOBBY HAS HIS FRIENDS BACK, AND MORE

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Jimmy Uso makes his way to the ring with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman.

Paul introduces himself and tells the crowd that his name is not Boo.  Paul says he doesn't have to do it into his phone, he gets to do it live around the world.  Paul says they acknowledge Roman and so do each and every single one of you.  Why do they acknowledge Roman?  Because it is in his name that last week, the second greatest of all time John Cena took a beating that he hasn't dealt with for over a decade.

We take a look at a video package of what happened last week.

Paul says not that he wants to get involved with John Cena's business, but a little birdie told him that John is dealing with some transportation issues.  He should make it here, but you can't see John Cena because John is not here at Smackdown.  Paul says AJ Styles is also not here.  It is because AJ is lying in a hospital bed watching Smackdown.

Jimmy wants the mic and Paul hesitates to give it to him so Jimmy takes it from Paul.

Jimmy says the Bloodline is in your city.  Jimmy says Paul is too kind.  The real reason John Cena is not here tonight is because he is scared.  John is scared of Jim Uso.  Jimmy says John should stay far far away from the Bloodline.  He will take care of John like they did with AJ Styles.

Karl Anderson attacks Solo and then sends Jimmy to the floor.

Karl says it is now OC business and it is personal.  He wants to face one of them.  

Paul holds back Solo and he whispers something into Solo's ear.  

Solo tells Jimmy to handle this or he will handle it for Jimmy.

Match Number One:  Jimmy Uso (with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman) versus Karl Anderson

The match is joined in progress and Karl sends Jimmy into the turnbuckles and then he punches and kicks Jimmy.  Jimmy misses a chop and Karl with a knee in the corner.  Karl punches Jimmy and follows with an Irish whip.  Karl runs into a boot but Karl with a spinebuster for a near fall.  Karl with a European uppercut and a second one.  Karl puts Jimmy on the turnbuckles and punches Jimmy.  Karl sets for a superplex and Solo gets his knee on the apron.  Jimmy rakes the eyes and Karl falls to the mat.  Jimmy punches Karl.  Jimmy with a super kick and then Jimmy goes up top.  Jimmy with a frog splash for the three count.

Winner:  Jimmy Uso

After the match, Karl goes after Jimmy but Jimmy with punches.  Solo with a Samoan spike.  

Solo continues to refuse to high five or shake Jimmy's hand as they go to the back.

Mia Yim comes out and Jimmy says something to her and Mia slaps Jimmy before going to check on Karl.

Cathy Kelley is in the back with Santos Escobar.

She asks Santos about facing Rey tonight.  Santos says he is very focused but his stomach has serious butterflies.  This match is about heart.  It has been his dream to face Rey in a match for a title.  With the whole world watching, he has a chance to make this dream come true.  Santos says he will never give up on his dreams and Rey is in for the fight of his life.

The ring is being set up for the Grayson Waller Effect.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Jimmy Uso yells at production workers because he is embarrassed that he got slapped.

Paul calls Roman.

It is time for the Grayson Waller Effect with Grayson Waller, starring Grayson Waller.

Waller says Cena might be the greatest of all time, but he ain't the greatest at being on time.  Waller says he is here to save the show.  He says his guests are getting bigger and tonight, he means physically.  He says Lashley is struggling as a talent scout.  Tonight, Bobby gets the Grayson Waller Rub.

Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring.

Waller thanks Lashley for coming on the show after the week he had.  The Street Profits had a devastating loss last week.

Bobby says he made a mistake and he thought they had enough pride to make it in this business.  Bobby says it is time to go back to the drawing board.

Waller says if Bobby is looking for a tag team that will do anything it takes.  Maybe he is looking for Austin Theory and Grayson Waller.

Lashley says he will pass on that.

Waller says Theory has changed and he is a good bloke.

The Street Profits make their way to the ring and they are in matching suits.  Lashley is a bit confused by what is happening.

Bobby says he doesn't want to hear excuses or reasons.  He says if they want something out of him, prove it.

Lashley leaves the ring.

Montez and Angelo leave the ring and go after Bobby.  

Lashley tells them to prove it as he walks to the back.

Waller says this is awkward.  Waller brings out Austin Theory and he stares down Lashley for a few seconds before Bobby goes to the back.

Theory walks past Ford and Dawkins.

Dragon Lee is in the crowd and he will be the referee for the North American Title Match. 

Theory has some words for Lee

Match Number Two:  Austin Theory (with Grayson Waller) versus Cameron Grimes

Grimes with kicks and a flying forearm or two.  Grimes with a reverse atomic drop and kicks.  Grimes with a drop kick to the head and he gets a near fall.  Theory kicks Grimes in the head and connects with a back elbow.  Theory with punches.  Grimes punches Theory but Theory with an Irish whip.  Grimes with a kick and he goes up top for a cross body and he gets a near fall.  Grimes misses a round kick but he does a back flip and hits a German suplex for a near fall.  Grimes sends Theory over the top rope to the floor and then he kicks Theory from the apron.  

Waller has some words for Grimes and that distracts him long enough to allow Theory to recover and send Grimes into the ring post.  Theory with a slingshot rolling drop kick and A Town Down for the three count.

Winner:  Austin Theory

After the match, Theory walks over to Dragon Lee and he pie faces Lee.  The referee separates the two men and then tells Theory to go to the back.

Waller tells Theory not to worry about him.

Kayla Braxton is in the back with Rey Mysterio.

She asks Rey about Santos' comments earlier.

Rey says LWO is family and will always be family.  He knows how hard Santos has worked.  He has nothing but love and respect for Santos.  Be careful what you wish for.  Rey says he expects the best from his opponent in every match and he will bring the best.  He will give Santos the fight of his life and may the best man win.

Rey hugs Dragon Lee as he approaches the ring.

We see Jimmy Uso attacking Ashante Thee Adonis while B Fab tells him to stop.  

Jimmy stops as officials hold Jimmy back.  

Jimmy tells Solo to finish him and Solo with a uranage through the table.

Zelina Vega is at ringside for the match.

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