SmackDown results, July 16, 2021: Seth Rollins wins the chaotic Fatal 4-Way en route to WWE Money in the Bank

As the action SmackDown comes before the live audience for the first time in a year and a half, WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon kicks things off. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Mr. McMahon emerged to welcome the WWE Universe home
As SmackDown emanated in front of a live audience for the first time in a year-and-a-half, WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon enthusiastically welcomed the WWE Universe.

Edge & SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Mysterios battle Universal Champion Roman Reigns & The Usos prior to all six Superstars competing in title bouts at WWE Money in the Bank. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Roman Reigns & The Usos def. Edge, Rey Mysterio, & Dominik Mysterio in a Six-Man Tag Team Match
After Edge and The Mysterios set a devastating trap for Roman Reigns and The Usos last week, all six Superstars battled in a turbulent Six-Man Tag Team Match. Although The Ultimate Opportunist Speared Reigns outside the ring, Jey Uso took advantage of all-out chaos to pick up the victory on The Master of the 619 with a handful of tights. 

Though The Bloodline earned the win heading into WWE Money in the Bank, another Spear by The Rated-R Superstar stopped a vicious post-match assault by the Universal Champion and company. Edge once again grabbed a chair leg and trapped Reigns in a Crossface that was as devastating as it was humiliating!

After complaining about conspiracies, Sami Zayn is suddenly attacked by a returning Prince. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Finn Bálor returned to SmackDown and attacks Sami Zayn
As Sami Zayn complained in front of a live audience about how the great conspiracy against him was deliberately keeping him out of Sunday's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Finn Bálor suddenly emerged on SmackDown! After avoiding The Master Strategist's sneak attack, The Prince launched a massive counter-assault that ended with the earth-shattering Coup de Grace!

One week after overcoming Natalya & Tamina in their SmackDown debut, Shotzi and Nox once again battle the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions in a Championship Contender Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Shotzi & Nox def. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina
One week after overcoming Natalya & Tamina on SmackDown in their debut, Shotzi and Nox once again battled the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions in another Championship Contender Match, with Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitors Lv Morgan and Zelina Vega on commentary.

When an altercation broke out between Morgan and Vega, the bedlam allowed Nox to steal the win away from The Queen of Harts.

Furious at Liv and Zelina for costing them the match, Natalya and Tamina ignited a post-match brawl that ended with Morgan staring tall!

The EST of WWE defends her SmackDown Women’s Championship against the self-proclaimed “Most Beautiful Woman in all of WWE.” Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Bianca Belair def. Carmella in a SmackDown Women’s Championship Match
After Bianca Belair’s planned opponent Bayley was forced to back out of their match due to injury, The EST of  WWE instead retained her SmackDown Women’s Championship against the self-proclaimed “Most Beautiful Woman in all of WWE” with the K.O.D.

After The Alpha Academy stated that Otis will destroy anyone who crosses his path, Cesaro looks to put that theory to the test. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Cesaro def. Otis by Disqualification
After The Alpha Academy stated that Otis will destroy anyone who crosses his path, Cesaro looked to put that theory to the test. When Otis was run into the ring post, an interfering Chad Gable attacked and brought an end to the match by disqualification. In response, The Swiss Superman took him for a ride on the Cesaro Swing, but Otis dropped Cesaro mid-swing and laid him out with a vicious splash.

After a victory over Sami Zayn, KO turned his attention to special guest Logan Paul. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Kevin Owens gave a Stunning respond to Baron Corbin’s request for money
After Baron Corbin pleaded on his knees with the WWE Universe to help him out of his recent financial troubles through an online fundraising site, Kevin Owens emerged to contribute a Stunner to the cause.

Ahead of Sunday’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, the competitors on the SmackDown side face off in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Seth Rollins def. Big E, Kevin Owens and King Nakamura in a Fatal 4-Way Match
Two days before Sunday’s high-stakes Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Kevin Owens leaped off a ladder, smashing King Nakamura through the SmackDown announce table. Moments later, Seth Rollins escaped from Big E's Big Ending attempt and Stomped him down on the ladder to score a huge victory over his fellow SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitors.