Gunther is the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Gunther defeated Ricochet to become the new champion.
Below is an excerpt from Roy Nemer’s recap of how it all went down:
Ricochet runs towards Gunther but Gunther with a clothesline. He goes for the cover but Ricochet kicks out. Gunther with a sleeper hold but Ricochet gets out of it. Ricochet on the ring apron and a kick onto Gunther. He kicks Ludwig. Ricochet jumps off the top rope, Gunther moves out of the way, Ricochet with a cross body off the second rope. He goes for the cover but Gunther moves out of the way. Ricochet climbs the top roe, he goes for the 450, Gunther moves out of the way, Ricochet lands on his feet. Ricochet with a drop kick but Gunther hits him with a drop kick. Gunther with a power bomb. He goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Lacey Evans defeated Xia Li to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank Match. Below is the excerpt from Roy Nemer’s recap of how it all went down:
The bell rings and we are under way. A head lock by Li as Evans throws her to the ropes and a shoulder tackle by Evans. Both women to their feet and Li with kicks onto Evans. Right hands by Li followed by a suplex. She goes for the cover but Evans kicks out. Li with a head lock but Evans slams her onto the mat.
A snap mare by Evans followed by a European upper cut. Evans goes for the cover but Li kicks out. A kick by Li as she runs to the ropes but Evans with the Woman’s Rights. She goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Riddle is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on next Friday night’s SmackDown live on FOX, that will emanate from the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Below is the rest of the current card for next Friday night’s show:
-Last Laugh Match: Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss
-Max Dupri To Reveal His First Maximum Male Models Client