Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Santos Escobar. Escobar says he is confident and that everything will pay off tonight, then he is suddenly attacked by Austin Theory until officials arrive. When they do, Theory slams a road crate lid on Escobar's left leg.
We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Kross says it is time to take things to the next level when it comes to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, and says a prophet is nothing without his disciples before announcing that we will soon see.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Karrion Kross after "Michin" Mia Yim thwards Scarlett's interference attempts.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley gets an interviews with Austin Theory, who says that Santos Escobar falls apart like toilet paper. Rey Mysterio shows up and tells Theory that Escobar will meet him in the ring, and almost takes a shot at Theory before being stopped by an official.
Edge heads to the ring. Edge mentions his 25-year anniversary being next week before mentioning that Calgary, Alberta, Canada was on the docket the week before and that it has been too long since he was in Calgary. He then mentions that he wants a one-on-one match with a man that he has a lot of history with but has never wrestled: Sheamus, who is the reason why he is standing in a wrestling ring, as he was the one who inspired him to get back in the ring. Edge mentions Sheamus' Celtic Warrior Workout YouTube channel and how he took part in it by mountain biking, and when he did, he thought people would wonder why he could do that but not wrestle, and from there, Edge thought a return was possible. When he wanted to find out if he was really ready, Edge made a phone call to Sheamus, who he knew would put him through his paces, and after that, he was ready. Edge then says he stands in Calgary to prove it, and that he needs an answer before introducing Sheamus. The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland) show up, and Sheamus shows the footage from Celtic Warrior Workout from 2019 where Sheamus and Edge go mountain biking. Edge responds with a picture of Sheamus sitting on Edge's daughter's bike, then Sheamus gets serious for a moment and talks about how he was at a crossroads in 2004 when WWE came to town and Edge was the only person to give him advice. Sheamus talks about how Edge gave him his time and gave him the best advice he ever heard behind a Guinness, and from there, Sheamus knew Edge was a world-class act. He says that without that conversation, he would not be standing in a WWE ring. Edge then proposes the challenge to a one-on-one match, and Sheamus accepts.
WWE wishes Hulk Hogan a happy 70th birthday.
LA Knight beats Top Dolla. After the match, LA Knight says that no matter what show it is, everyone will know it is his game.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce tells Santos Escobar that he is technically cleared, but he wants to hear him say that he can go. Escobar tells Pearce that he can go.
Backstage, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) celebrate a future of unlimited possibilities and says the saddest thing in life is untapped potential. He says that he sees something in them as they have done some great things, and Lashley tells them to think of what they can do together, and says that SmackDown is ready for some new blood.
Before the next match, Santos Escobar is hit with a chop block to the left leg by Austin Theory on the stage, and officials, including Adam Pearce, have to check on Escobar. Theory then apologizes for the fans not being able to experience him live, as Escobar is "too weak," and tells the ref to make the count because he is going home. WWE official Adam Pearce tells Theory that he will be defending against Rey Mysterio.
Rey Mysterio beats Austin Theory for the WWE United States Championship! Rey Mysterio celebrates with the rest of The Latino World Order (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro), including Santos Escobar, after the match before a pyrotechnics display goes off.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa head to the ring. Roman asks Heyman where Jimmy Uso is, and as Heyman tells Roman about Jimmy, Jimmy shows up from out of the crowd, causing the fans to chant "You sold out!" Roman tells Jimmy not to worry about the fans, as they mean nothing, and tells him that he owes him one. He then tells Jimmy to name his price, but Jimmy says he wants nothing from Roman as what he did at SummerSlam has nothing to do with him. As Roman asks Jimmy if he wants power, Jey Uso shows up and takes the microphone from Jimmy's hand before demanding an explanation from him. Jimmy says he did what he did because he loves him, and that he was afraid to lose him, for if Jey became Tribal Chief, he would be no better than Roman. He also says that he did not want Jey to be "a maniacal and egotistical asshole" like Roman, and says that he has no problem with their friendship ending this way or Jey Uso superkicking him. Jey turns his back on Jimmy instead, and Jimmy leaves. Roman laughs and says there has never been a perfect time to say "I told you so," then tells Jey that he would mess everything up. Roman then demands Jey acknowledge him, and Jey superkicks Roman before fending off Solo. Roman then hits Jey with the Superman Punch, but Jey is able to stop the Spear. Jey then asks Jimmy to come to him, and as they both go for a hug, Jey superkicks Jimmy. He then says to the camera that he is "out of the Bloodline, out of SmackDown and out of WWE." He then says "Deuces, Uces!" before leaving through the crowd.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland)! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai)! Rey Mysterio!
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