{"id":200176,"date":"2025-07-10T22:55:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=200176"},"modified":"2025-07-10T22:55:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:55:01","slug":"5-yrs-ago-wwe-smackdown-tv-report-7-10-2020-jey-uso-hosts-karaoke-contest-jeff-hardy-vs-the-miz-new-day-vs-cesaro-nakamura-plus-naomi-sasha-bayley-alexa-nikki-lacey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2025\/07\/10\/5-yrs-ago-wwe-smackdown-tv-report-7-10-2020-jey-uso-hosts-karaoke-contest-jeff-hardy-vs-the-miz-new-day-vs-cesaro-nakamura-plus-naomi-sasha-bayley-alexa-nikki-lacey\/","title":{"rendered":"5 YRS AGO \u2013 WWE SMACKDOWN TV Report (7-10-2020): Jey Uso hosts Karaoke Contest, Jeff Hardy vs. The Miz, New Day vs. Cesaro &#038; Nakamura, plus Naomi, Sasha, Bayley, Alexa, Nikki, Lacey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1010837261\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><em>\u00a0The following report originally published 5 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>KELLER\u2019S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT<br \/>\nJULY 10, 2020<br \/>\nORLANDO, FLA. AT PERFORMANCE CENTER<br \/>\nAIRED ON FOX NETWORK<\/h3>\n<p><em>Announcer: Michael Cole, Corey Graves<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>[HOUR ONE]<\/h3>\n<p>-The announcers hyped the show including the replay of the first Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt match.<\/p>\n<p>-Miz TV: Miz and Morrison were in the ring and co-introduced Jeff Hardy. They told jokes at his expense, including saying he had make-up better than early 1990s Doink the Clown and had a bad memory. Miz did say he\u2019s a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame. Jeff Hardy made his ring entrance as Miz and Morrison made fun of his mannerisms. Miz apologized for what Morrison said about him. Miz and Morrison made a big deal of wanting to show a clip. They asked Hardy if they could show their clip. He said yes, and seemed rather vexed by what a big deal they were making of it.<\/p>\n<p>The video package showed various Hardy and Sheamus soundbites and highlights of last week\u2019s incident. Hardy looked irritated when the two minute video ended. Miz told Hardy that he is his daughter\u2019s favorite wrestler, but she doesn\u2019t know about him. He said she just likes the bright colors. \u201cShe doesn\u2019t know about the darkness that is inside of you, that you\u2019ve been so honest about,\u201d he said. \u201cAs a dad, I don\u2019t want her to put faith in someone that is going to self-destruct again and let her down.\u201d Hardy asked if there was a question in there somewhere. Hardy said he\u2019s been to hell and back with addiction, and he\u2019s been to a dark place they couldn\u2019t even imagine. He said it\u2019ll take more than Sheamus to send him back on that path. Miz asked if that loss to Sheamus isn\u2019t irritating him. Hardy said he\u2019s emotional and losses bother him, and the loss to Sheamus bothers him. He said he wants to beat Sheamus so he can put the past behind him. He said he\u2019s going to be the beacon of light for people who struggle with addiction and show them that change is possible and hope is real. He wants to show them there\u2019s a life beyond their wildest dreams waiting for them if they can stay sober.<\/p>\n<p>Miz said that was incredible and he\u2019s so glad he came on the show. \u201cI feel like we\u2019ve made some progress and we want to help you redeem yourself,\u201d he said. He said he wants him to have a rematch with Sheamus, but not in a wrestling ring. He said he should face Sheamus on his home court in a bar fight. Morrison said, \u201cThink of the symbolism.\u201d Morrison said he could fight Sheamus and alcohol at the same time. Hardy said it\u2019s like a handicapped match \u2013 alcohol and the Celtic butt-hole. He accused them of putting Sheamus up to it. He said Sheamus thinks he\u2019ll crumble, but he\u2019s wrong because he\u2019ll never go back to that place. He said he is on his way to redemption and success once more and he\u2019s never letting any of them down again. \u201cYou can tell Sheamus I accept,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Hardy said they can\u2019t invite him onto their show, mock him to his face, and not get punched. He punched Miz and then Morrison. Graves complained that Miz and Morrison weren\u2019t ready to compete. Cole said, \u201cThese jerks, they deserve this!\u201d He asked if they\u2019d take up Hardy on the challenge. [c]<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) JEFF HARDY vs. MIZ (w\/John Morrison)<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-479514837\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Cole said Miz accepted Hardy\u2019s challenge. He decried their words in the prior segment. He applauded Hardy for standing up for his demons, \u201cbut enough is enough already.\u201d Hardy had Miz down and climbed to the top rope a few minutes in. Morrison yanked Miz out of the ring. Hardy leaped onto both of them at ringside. They cut to a break. [c]<\/p>\n<p>(A Raw commercial hyped Sasha Banks &amp; Bayley vs. The Kabuki Warriors, Randy Orton vs. R-Truth, Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens, and The Viking Raiders vs. Angel Garza &amp; Andrade in a tag team elimination match.)<\/p>\n<p>Back to the match, Hardy was in control against Miz. Morrison yanked Hardy off the ring apron by his boot. Miz wrecking ball kicked him into the announce table. Miz reset the count, smiled at the ref, and then went back at Hardy on the ring apron, bashing his head against the edge and then connecting with a running kneelift. Miz catapulted Hardy throat-first into the middle rope. Hardy went for a Twist of Fate, but Miz countered with a DDT for a two count. Miz threw a barrage of Yes kicks at Hardy\u2019s chest and head, then scored a two count. Graves said he\u2019s \u201ca superficial, shallow person, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m enjoying Miz and Morrison right now.\u201d Hardy gave Miz a jaw-breaker, but also sold the blow to his own head. Both were down and slow to get up. The audience chanted \u201cHardy!\u201d and pounded on the plexiglass. Hardy eventually made a comeback and climbed to the top rope. Sheamus appeared on the big screen and distracted Hardy. Miz rolled up Hardy, but Hardy rolled through and scored the three count.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Hardy in 14:00.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Keller\u2019s Analysis: Shouldn\u2019t there be an investigation into who put Sheamus on the big screen at that pivotal moment in the match? Good Miz-style match \u2013 a hard-working honest effort, but with all of its formulaic mediocrity and rounded edges to everything.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-McKenzie Mitchell interviewed Cesaro &amp; Shinsuke Nakamura. She asked if they are predicting an upset win tonight. Nakamura and Cesaro took exception to being deemed underdogs. Cesaro mocked New Day smiling endlessly.<\/p>\n<p>-Sasha Banks and Bayley came out onto the stage. Nikki Cross leaped onto Bayley\u2019s back. Alexa Bliss joined in. They cut to a quick break as Cole talked about their scheduled tag match. [c]<\/p>\n<p>-They showed Dana Brooke humiliating herself by warming up for a karaoke competition later.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-922053064\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>(2) SASHA BANKS &amp; BAYLEY vs. NIKKI CROSS &amp; ALEXA BLISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sasha and Bayley had control over Nikki. Graves talked about the power, influence, and money Sasha and Bayley would have if Sasha won the Raw Title. He said it\u2019d be as close as two wrestlers could get to a monopoly. Nikki and Bliss eventually took over. Bayley yanked Sasha to ringside to save her from the attack. They went to the announcers and yelled at them. Nikki stood behind them and was holding Bayley\u2019s belt. Graves said it\u2019s blasphemy. Nikki leaped off the announce table onto Bayley. They cut to a break. [c]<\/p>\n<p>The heels took control for a while. Nikki eventually rallied against Bayley and scored a near fall after a neckbreaker. Sasha broke up the cover. Bliss yanked Sasha to the floor. Sasha tossed Bliss into the ringside barricade. She taunted Nikki. Nikki turned to her and kicked at her. Bayley rolled her up and put her foot on the ropes for extra leverage (barely) for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: Sasha &amp; Bayley in 13:00.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Keller\u2019s Analysis: Solid TV match.)\u00a0 [c]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Cole and Graves were shown on camera. They introduced Braun vs. Bray from Money in the Bank this past May.<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of &#8220;Wrestling Coast to Coast&#8221; with Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland, part of the PWTorch Dailycast line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/wrestling-coast-to-coast-maitland-reviews-championship-wrestling-from-hollywood-previews-house-of-glory-and-game-changer-wrestling-shows--66922275\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cpwtorch\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wrestling Coast to Coast - Maitland reviews Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, previews House of Glory and Game Changer Wrestling shows\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=66922275&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>[HOUR TWO]<\/h3>\n<p>-They replayed the entire Money in the Bank match between Braun and Bray. It\u2019s amazing how different the atmosphere is without anyone behind plexiglass making noise.<\/p>\n<p>-Mitchell interviewed New Day. She asked if they\u2019re underestimating their opponents. Kofi Kingston said in a mocking high-pitched tone that everyone asks if they\u2019re taking Cesaro &amp; Nakamura seriously enough. Big E said they won\u2019t let them off the hook. He said they will stomp their feet and march all night to remain tag champions. Big E sang, \u201cNew\u2026 Day Rocks!\u201d Mitchell smiled and applauded.<\/p>\n<p>-Lacey was practicing her signing. Naomi walked up to her and showed off her flexibility. [c]<\/p>\n<p>-Jey Uso introduced the Karaoke Contest. Lana sang \u201cWith My Baby Tonight\u201d with very poor pitch. Dana Brooke sang Honky Tonk Man\u2019s theme song really poorly. Tamina was about to sing Triple H\u2019s theme, but Uso cut her off pretty quickly when it wasn\u2019t looking good. Naomi then sang the Dusty Rhodes theme song. She was pretty decent, at least relative to the three who preceded her, although it got worse the longer it went. Dana and Lacey were making cringe faces behind her. Her dancing stole the show, though, as much as anyone would want to steal this segment. Uso then asked the audience who they thought won. Lacey got some cheers. Dana got fewer cheers and some heckling. Tamina got mostly boos. Naomi got the loudest cheers. Uso raised her arm in victory. Lacey shoved Naomi as she celebrated her win. Naomi yanked off her earrings and shoes. Uso stepped between them as they cut to a break.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Keller\u2019s Analysis: I don\u2019t really have to comment. It was exactly as described.)\u00a0 [c]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(3) NAOMI vs. LACEY EVANS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graves said every karaoke night he\u2019s been to has ended like this, with a fight. Graves said Cole doesn\u2019t hang out in the places he does. Cole said he thought Lacey did well, but Naomi \u201ckilled it.\u201d Dana told Lacey not to be a sore loser. \u201cSuck it up, you lost!\u201d she said. Tamina tried to step between them, but Lacey shoved her. All four brawled in the ring. Lacey broke free and returned to the back, looking bitter about it all.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: No contest in 2:00.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Keller\u2019s Analysis: Was that a Lacey heel turn?)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Mitchell said it appears some people take their karaoke seriously. She then interviewed A.J. Styles. He bragged about easily beating Drew Gulak, who is Daniel Bryan\u2019s coach. He said this means he\u2019s going to be IC Champion for a long-long time. Mitchell said she was just informed he\u2019ll be defending his title next week against Matt Riddle. Styles hyperventilated and asked who he has ever beat. She said he beat him. Styles said his question was rhetorical. He angrily asked what Riddle will do when the entire Smackdown roster isn\u2019t there to rub his stinky feet. He stormed off.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Keller\u2019s Analysis: That\u2019s appointment TV.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-New Day made their ring entrance. [c]<\/p>\n<p><strong>(4) THE NEW DAY (Big E &amp; Kofi Kingston) vs. CESARO &amp; SHINSUKE NAKAMURA \u2013 Smackdown Tag Team Title match<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A few minutes in, Big E launched Kofi over the top rope at Cesaro, but Cesaro caught him with a European uppercut. They cut to a break [c]<\/p>\n<p>Cesaro and Nakamura took over after the break. A four-way brawl broke out several minutes later. Cesaro and Nakamura threw Big E to the floor. Kofi began a comeback against Nakamura. Big E returned and brawled with Cesaro at ringside. Cesaro got the better of Big E. Cesaro and Nakamura threw Big E into the ringside steps. Kofi leaped into the fray, but was soon overwhelmed. Cesaro slid a table into the ring. They put Big E on the table. Nakamura lifted Kofi into Cesaro\u2019s arms as he sat on the top turnbuckle. Then Cesaro powerbombed Kofi through the table. 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