WWE SmackDown Live Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for June 27
By Grant Mannis
SmackDown Live, WWE.com
This week, a chance to make history awaits both the men and women of SmackDown Live. Here is everything you should know heading into tonight’s episode:
For the first time in WWE history, a Money in the Bank ladder match will be featured on regular programming. SmackDown Live will be the site of the historic moment, with the five female athletes from the previous MiTB contest all competing for a chance to earn the briefcase. Can a new winner emerge, or will Carmella once again leave the arena with the coveted prize?
Tonight, the Hype Bros have a chance to insert themselves into tag title contention. If they can beat the Usos in a non-title match, the opportunity to fight for the gold falls within their grasp.
Despite losing to Naomi at Money in the Bank, Lana refused to end her pursuit of the SmackDown Live Women’s Championship. Requesting another shot at the gold, her challenge was accepted by the champion. So, their encounter over the championship will take place during tonight’s show.
As it currently stages, Kevin Owens is the reigning United States Champion. However, his path appears to be heading towards a high-quality clash against AJ Styles. When the time comes, can the Prizefighter retain his gold once more?
Eager to continue his rivalry with Jinder Mahal, Randy Orton assaulted the champion after the main event of last week’s show. Dropping the Singh Brothers with a pair of RKOs, the Viper hopes to do the same to the WWE Champion.
Per the orders of Daniel Bryan, Baron Corbin and Sami Zayn are going to fight one another once more. Can the Underdog from the Underground stand tall, or is the Lone Wolf destined to plow through his foe?
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So without further ado, here is the live results and analysis for the June 27 edition of SmackDown Live.