Summer kicks into overdrive in Universe Mode as SmackDown Live hosts The Bash.
The Bash 2019 Card
Bobby Roode vs Samoa Joe
Since becoming Mr. Money in the Bank, Bobby Roode has been sure to let everyone know about his shiny new briefcase. This angered Samoa Joe, who vowed to teach the "Glorious One" a lesson in respect, and has been chasing Roode for weeks. Edge set up a match between the two, but that wasn't enough for Joe, who cornered Roode backstage on the go-home show, forcing Roode to accept an extra stipulation to their match: if Samoa Joe wins, he also wins the Money in the Bank briefcase.
The Balor Club vs The New Day
After months of faction warfare, bad blood spilled over between the Balor Club and New Day, who tore SmackDown's set and backstage area apart in a vicious brawl. With that, Edge realized that the only way to settle the score is in the ring. To ensure that the two stables will move on from each other, the winners of this match will all receive title shots.
Ember Moon(c) vs Sasha Banks- SmackDown Women's Championship Match
Sasha Banks has been tenacious in her pursuit of finally reach the top of SmackDown's women's division, submitting best friend Bayley to enter the ladder match at Money in the Bank but coming up short. Banks then went after the champion, brutalizing Ember Moon with a kendo stick, and when the likes of Asuka and Kairi Sane got involved, Sasha provoked a reluctant Bayley to join her cause. The duo ran roughshod over Asuka and Sane in tag team action, leading Sasha to demand a championship match. Edge didn't seem inclined to give in to the demand, but Ember Moon had the last word, brawling with Sasha and confirming her willingness to fight "The Legit Boss".
The Dream Team(c) vs The War Raiders- SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
After weeks of destroying local talent, Hanson and Rowe got their biggest win yet, toppling former champions the Bludgeon Brothers in a shockingly one sided affair. The War Raiders were quickly made number one contenders, and Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre are ready for the challenge, eager to prove themselves worthy of their over-sized egos.
Chad Gable(c) vs Matt Hardy- Intercontinental Championship Match
After one match was ruined by Rusev, Matt and Jeff Hardy got another chance to face off two nights after Money in the Bank, this time for an Intercontinental Championship Match. Matt won after Jeff missed a Swanton Bomb to the floor, and with Matt and champion Chad Gable each representing dominant tag teams, it only made sense for a tag match to take place. In an Extreme Rules 2017 rematch, the Hardy Boyz once again defeated American Alpha, with Matt pinning Jason Jordan with a roll-up to gain momentum and confidence heading into this match.
Daniel Bryan vs John Cena- Iron Man Match
Since before WrestleMania III, Daniel Bryan and John Cena have gone back and forth, with their most recent collision costing both men a chance to win the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank. With both men completely different in their ideals and personas, the one thing they both agreed on was that their feud needed to be settled. Bryan suggested a 30 minute Iron Man Match, to prove how had the stamina, endurance and willpower to be worthy of another WWE Championship Match. Despite the match style favoring Bryan, Cena accepted, and promised that defeating Daniel in his own suggested match would finally crush the spirit of the "American Dragon". No matter who gets their arm raised, Edge has promised the winner a title shot at Summerslam. But who will they face at the Biggest Party of the Summer?
Sami Zayn(c) vs Johnny Gargano- WWE Championship Match
It has been a Cinderella story for Johnny Gargano so far in 2019, who had a great run in the Elimination Chamber, beat Seth Rollins clean twice and won a battle royal on SmackDown to become number one contender, last eliminating Rusev. Sami Zayn gave props to Gargano the following week, stating that he was proud of everything Gargano had accomplished, becoming one of the best the blue brand has to offer. But Gargano is out for more than just respect, refusing a handshake from Sami before blasting the WWE Champion with a superkick! In a revealing interview, Gargano spoke at length of all the trials and tribulations he had gone through just to get a chance to sign with Raw, before mentioning his devastation at watching former tag partner and bitter rival Tommaso Ciampa become NXT Champion in New Orleans. While Johnny has always been a good hand capable of putting on great matches, it never made him truly happy. Johnny Gargano has always been destined for more, and at The Bash, "Johnny Wrestling" will become "Johnny Champion".
The Bash 2019 Card
Bobby Roode vs Samoa Joe
Since becoming Mr. Money in the Bank, Bobby Roode has been sure to let everyone know about his shiny new briefcase. This angered Samoa Joe, who vowed to teach the "Glorious One" a lesson in respect, and has been chasing Roode for weeks. Edge set up a match between the two, but that wasn't enough for Joe, who cornered Roode backstage on the go-home show, forcing Roode to accept an extra stipulation to their match: if Samoa Joe wins, he also wins the Money in the Bank briefcase.
The Balor Club vs The New Day
After months of faction warfare, bad blood spilled over between the Balor Club and New Day, who tore SmackDown's set and backstage area apart in a vicious brawl. With that, Edge realized that the only way to settle the score is in the ring. To ensure that the two stables will move on from each other, the winners of this match will all receive title shots.
Ember Moon(c) vs Sasha Banks- SmackDown Women's Championship Match
Sasha Banks has been tenacious in her pursuit of finally reach the top of SmackDown's women's division, submitting best friend Bayley to enter the ladder match at Money in the Bank but coming up short. Banks then went after the champion, brutalizing Ember Moon with a kendo stick, and when the likes of Asuka and Kairi Sane got involved, Sasha provoked a reluctant Bayley to join her cause. The duo ran roughshod over Asuka and Sane in tag team action, leading Sasha to demand a championship match. Edge didn't seem inclined to give in to the demand, but Ember Moon had the last word, brawling with Sasha and confirming her willingness to fight "The Legit Boss".
The Dream Team(c) vs The War Raiders- SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
After weeks of destroying local talent, Hanson and Rowe got their biggest win yet, toppling former champions the Bludgeon Brothers in a shockingly one sided affair. The War Raiders were quickly made number one contenders, and Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre are ready for the challenge, eager to prove themselves worthy of their over-sized egos.
Chad Gable(c) vs Matt Hardy- Intercontinental Championship Match
After one match was ruined by Rusev, Matt and Jeff Hardy got another chance to face off two nights after Money in the Bank, this time for an Intercontinental Championship Match. Matt won after Jeff missed a Swanton Bomb to the floor, and with Matt and champion Chad Gable each representing dominant tag teams, it only made sense for a tag match to take place. In an Extreme Rules 2017 rematch, the Hardy Boyz once again defeated American Alpha, with Matt pinning Jason Jordan with a roll-up to gain momentum and confidence heading into this match.
Daniel Bryan vs John Cena- Iron Man Match
Since before WrestleMania III, Daniel Bryan and John Cena have gone back and forth, with their most recent collision costing both men a chance to win the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank. With both men completely different in their ideals and personas, the one thing they both agreed on was that their feud needed to be settled. Bryan suggested a 30 minute Iron Man Match, to prove how had the stamina, endurance and willpower to be worthy of another WWE Championship Match. Despite the match style favoring Bryan, Cena accepted, and promised that defeating Daniel in his own suggested match would finally crush the spirit of the "American Dragon". No matter who gets their arm raised, Edge has promised the winner a title shot at Summerslam. But who will they face at the Biggest Party of the Summer?
Sami Zayn(c) vs Johnny Gargano- WWE Championship Match
It has been a Cinderella story for Johnny Gargano so far in 2019, who had a great run in the Elimination Chamber, beat Seth Rollins clean twice and won a battle royal on SmackDown to become number one contender, last eliminating Rusev. Sami Zayn gave props to Gargano the following week, stating that he was proud of everything Gargano had accomplished, becoming one of the best the blue brand has to offer. But Gargano is out for more than just respect, refusing a handshake from Sami before blasting the WWE Champion with a superkick! In a revealing interview, Gargano spoke at length of all the trials and tribulations he had gone through just to get a chance to sign with Raw, before mentioning his devastation at watching former tag partner and bitter rival Tommaso Ciampa become NXT Champion in New Orleans. While Johnny has always been a good hand capable of putting on great matches, it never made him truly happy. Johnny Gargano has always been destined for more, and at The Bash, "Johnny Wrestling" will become "Johnny Champion".
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