WWE SmackDown: Rusev wins WWE title shot against AJ Styles at Extreme Rules
Wednesday 20 June 2018 10:27, UK
Rusev celebrated a very happy Rusev Day by winning a Gauntlet match for the right to fight AJ Styles for his WWE title at Extreme Rules next month.
The Bulgarian Brute will be the next challenger for Styles' title live on Sky Sports Box Office on July 15 after getting the better of four of his fellow SmackDown competitors.
There was a slight twist to the proceedings, with Daniel Bryan taking a savage - and inexplicable - beating from the Bludgeon Brothers having made it through two matches.
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Having beaten Big E and using his speed and quickness of thought to eliminate Samoa Joe by countout, Bryan was laid out by the Bludgeons, leaving The Miz with a simple victory.
His task against Rusev was far more difficult and he ultimately fell short, tapping out to the Accolade to make it a very happy Rusev Day.
Strong debut from Sanity
The Usos did not even get the chance to begin their match against Sanity, with the debuting trio attacking their opponents while making their first main roster entrance.
Killian Dain used his size and power in an eye-catching display of dominance for the group's long awaited debut.
Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe also chipped in with attacking contributions to leave The Usos down and out.
Asuka interrupts the Mellabration
Carmella - perhaps somewhat predictably - threw another celebration to mark her successful title defence against Asuka at Money In The Bank, where James Ellsworth was on hand to provide a major assist.
Ellsworth let everyone know that he was back to serve his "Princess" and Carmella then had him rattle off the entire list of superstars she claims to be better than.
His list was lengthy, including WWE Hall of Famer Lita and Ronda Rousey, but then concluded with Asuka, which prompted the real Empress of Tomorrow to arrive, with intriguing consequences.
