The latest edition of SmackDown Live for March 20, 2018 took place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
Here are the results of what transpired during the show:
— Daniel Bryan starts the show off with the announcement that he has been cleared to return to in-ring competition, but he doesn't announce in what capacity he's going to be returning just yet, and spends the promo talking about all of the things and people he's grateful for, like his fans and Brie Bella's support. Following a commercial break, Bryan is backstage when he's approached by Dolph Ziggler, who says he can't wait to beat him. Bryan says he can certainly try to.
— Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Rusev by pinfall. Aiden English and Rusev attack Nakamura after the match and AJ Styles gets up slowly from the commentary table to help, but Nakamura takes care of it before Styles gets involved.
— Natalya talks some trash to Charlotte Flair backstage about how Flair must be nervous to watch the tock click on her title reign since Asuka is going to beat her. She also says Asuka is only undefeated because she hasn't faced her (Nattie) yet. Flair challenges Natalya to a fight later tonight.
— Backstage, Nakamura tells Styles he didn't need his help and that he's going to beat him at WrestleMania with a knee to the face.
— Baron Corbin defeated Tye Dillinger by pinfall.
— Natalya defeated Charlotte Flair by pinfall with a roll-up. This came about because Flair was distracted by Carmella's attempt to cash in her Money in the Bank title shot, but since the pin happened before the referee put Carmella into play, she officially never utilized her cash-in and still retains the briefcase for another time.
— Harper defeated Jimmy Uso by pinfall.
— Jinder Mahal cuts a promo about how he's disrespected and can accomplish anything. Bobby Roode interrupts to say he'll take back the United States Championship at WrestleMania, but Randy Orton comes out to tout his own future success. This was just a rehash of everything that has happened before.
— Becky Lynch and Naomi defeated Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan by submission after Morgan tapped out to Lynch.
— Daniel Bryan comes back out to the ring to address the Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn situation. They come out and act happy to hear the news about his medical clearance, saying he's always been their biggest supporter. Bryan explains that he doesn't understand why they attacked Shane, as they had gotten everything they wanted with a match against each other at WrestleMania and McMahon quitting. Bryan says they're fired and they attack him. He fights back, but succumbs to a Helluva Kick and a powerbomb on the apron.
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