SmackDown results, July 8, 2022: McIntyre goes ballistic on Butch and the ring ropes after being denied a high-stakes match against Sheamus

Mr. Money in the Bank Theory played mind games with Roman Reigns

The Head of the Table returns to SmackDown, only to be introduced to Mr. Money in the Bank, Theory, who plays mind games with the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

The Viking Raiders def. Jinder Mahal & Shanky, laid out The New Day after match

The New and Vicious Viking Raiders aim to stop the rhythm and flow of Jinder Mahal and the dancing giant Shanky. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After attacking Jinder Mahal and The Skyscraping Shanky a few weeks ago upon their SmackDown return, The Viking Raiders were looking for more carnage.

Mahal and Shanky couldn't get out the gates, with The Viking Raiders pummeling the duo until a massive Assisted Powerbomb on Mahal gave The New and Vicious Viking Raiders the win.

After the match, The New Day attempted to get retribution for last week’s attack with "a**-beating tickets," but they were thwarted when The Viking Raiders once again left Kingston and Woods laying in the ring.

Shinsuke Nakamura def. Ludwig Kaiser

An open challenge from Intercontinental Champion Gunther leads to The King of Strong Style battling The Ring General’s associate, Ludwig Kaiser. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After Intercontinental Champion Gunther refused to face The King of Strong Style in an Open Challenge, Nakamura challenged Gunther’s right hand man, Ludwig Kaiser.

Kaiser put up a strong fight, but Nakamura was too much, eventually putting him away with the Kinshasa.

After the match, Gunther beat down Kaiser, chopping him repeatedly to teach him a lesson not to disappoint The Ring General.

Natalya interrupted Liv Morgan’s interview

The self-proclaimed B.O.A.T. interrupts new SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan, suggesting that Morgan wouldn’t be champion if not for Natalya. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Ronda Rousey def. Natalya

An irate Ronda Rousey takes out her aggression on The Queen of Hearts. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After losing her SmackDown Women’s Championship to Liv Morgan at WWE Money in the Bank, Ronda Rousey was all business. And after Natalya insisted that she be given credit for Morgan’s win, Rousey wasted no time dismantling The B.O.A.T.

Even performing at less than 100 percent, The Baddest Woman on the Planet was relentless, finally locking in an Ankle Lock to cause Natalya to tap out.

The Maximum Male Models served up their 2022 Tennis Collection

Max Dupri and The Maximum Male Models show off with their Wimbledon-inspired realness. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Lacey Evans left Aliyah and the WWE Universe stunned

A scheduled Women’s Tag Team Match gets turned upside down as Lacey Evans berates the WWE Universe for not showing her enough respect. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

The Usos def. Los Lotharios

SmackDown’s resident machismos Angel and Humberto take on Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso in a Championship Contender’s Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After a controversial ending to their match at WWE Money in the Bank, The Usos looked to reinforce that they are "the ones" by taking on Los Lotharios in a Championship Contender's Match.

The suave Superstars gave the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions all they could muster, but their bravado was not enough.

After a flurry of Superkicks, The Usos hit the 1-D, pinning Humberto to take the match.

Drew McIntyre def. Butch

After Sheamus feels a little ill, the Celtic Warrior suggests Drew McIntyre face Butch instead. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

What was supposed to be a high-stakes match between Drew McIntyre and Sheamus for an opportunity to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at WWE Clash at the Castle was tossed out the window when The Celtic Warrior supposedly felt a cold coming on.

Instead, The Scottish Warrior faced the unpredictable Butch, who McIntyre quickly dispatched by sending him to Claymore Country and picking up the win.

After the match, The Brawling Brutes attempted to blindside and beat down The Scottish Warrior, who used Angela to frighten the treacherous trio from the ring. McIntyre then shocked The Brawling Brutes and the WWE Universe by slashing the ring ropes with his trusty sword!