SmackDown's final pay-per-view before Summerslam features the Universe Mode debut of a legend, the final battle between two bitter rivals and a chance at revenge for AJ Styles.
Battleground 2018 Card
The KO & Sami Show(c) vs Rusev Day- SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
At Judgment Day, the new tag team of Aiden English and Rusev debuted by defeating the Wyatt Family, but it wasn't a one hit wonder. At the beginning of July, Rusev Day then beat The Usos to become number one contenders, and will have all the momentum on their side as they face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Jeff Hardy vs Ricochet
Matt Hardy suffered an injury in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, meaning Jeff is on his own for the time being. Past and present collide as he faces fellow daredevil Ricochet, with the winner heading to Summerslam to challenge for the Intercontinental Championship.
Asuka(c) vs Billie Kay vs Peyton Royce- SmackDown Women's Championship Match
The IIconics failed to work together at Money in the Bank, but have since been back on the same page, using their numbers advantage to get big wins over the likes of Nia Jax and Sasha Banks. Billie and Peyton then turned their attention to the champion, attacking Asuka in a vicious beatdown. Edge offered Asuka the chance to choose who her challenger would be, but the furious champion demanded a triple threat match.
Bray Wyatt vs Harper and Rowan
After three years of working together, the Wyatt Family finally imploded after Bray decided to hit Luke Harper with a Sister Abigail. Harper and Rowan have denounced Bray as their leader, now calling themselves the "Bludgeon Brothers" and vowing to defeat Wyatt in this handicap match.
Bobby Roode vs Daniel Bryan- Two out of Three Falls Match
These two rivals are tied at one win apiece, leading a now recovered Daniel Bryan to challenge Roode to one final battle. Unlike at Judgment Day, there will be no weapons, no extra advantages, no excuses. May the better man win.
Finn Balor(c) vs AJ Styles- Intercontinental Championship Match
Finn Balor may have beaten AJ Styles to capture the IC Championship at Money in the Bank, but he did so with quite a bit of assistance from Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Edge was not having it, booking a rematch between the two, threatening to fire anyone that tried to get involved. Can AJ Styles get revenge on the man that turned The Club against him and recapture his championship?
Drew McIntyre(c) vs Rey Mysterio- WWE Championship Match
The entire SmackDown locker room was put on notice three weeks ago, when in the main event, Samoa Joe was beaten clean by the debuting Rey Mysterio. The Master of the 619 has his sights set on the ultimate prize of the blue brand, but Drew McIntyre isn't on board. McIntyre doesn't see Mysterio as a threat, and told Edge he should find another contender. But SmackDown's GM held firm, knowing the fans wanted to see Mysterio get his shot. Drew McIntyre vs Rey Mysterio, who heads to Summerslam as WWE Champion?
Matt Hardy suffered an injury in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, meaning Jeff is on his own for the time being. Past and present collide as he faces fellow daredevil Ricochet, with the winner heading to Summerslam to challenge for the Intercontinental Championship.
Asuka(c) vs Billie Kay vs Peyton Royce- SmackDown Women's Championship Match
The IIconics failed to work together at Money in the Bank, but have since been back on the same page, using their numbers advantage to get big wins over the likes of Nia Jax and Sasha Banks. Billie and Peyton then turned their attention to the champion, attacking Asuka in a vicious beatdown. Edge offered Asuka the chance to choose who her challenger would be, but the furious champion demanded a triple threat match.
Bray Wyatt vs Harper and Rowan
After three years of working together, the Wyatt Family finally imploded after Bray decided to hit Luke Harper with a Sister Abigail. Harper and Rowan have denounced Bray as their leader, now calling themselves the "Bludgeon Brothers" and vowing to defeat Wyatt in this handicap match.
Bobby Roode vs Daniel Bryan- Two out of Three Falls Match
These two rivals are tied at one win apiece, leading a now recovered Daniel Bryan to challenge Roode to one final battle. Unlike at Judgment Day, there will be no weapons, no extra advantages, no excuses. May the better man win.
Finn Balor(c) vs AJ Styles- Intercontinental Championship Match
Finn Balor may have beaten AJ Styles to capture the IC Championship at Money in the Bank, but he did so with quite a bit of assistance from Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Edge was not having it, booking a rematch between the two, threatening to fire anyone that tried to get involved. Can AJ Styles get revenge on the man that turned The Club against him and recapture his championship?
Drew McIntyre(c) vs Rey Mysterio- WWE Championship Match
The entire SmackDown locker room was put on notice three weeks ago, when in the main event, Samoa Joe was beaten clean by the debuting Rey Mysterio. The Master of the 619 has his sights set on the ultimate prize of the blue brand, but Drew McIntyre isn't on board. McIntyre doesn't see Mysterio as a threat, and told Edge he should find another contender. But SmackDown's GM held firm, knowing the fans wanted to see Mysterio get his shot. Drew McIntyre vs Rey Mysterio, who heads to Summerslam as WWE Champion?
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