SmackDown’s 1,000th episode took place in Washington, D.C. last night.
Evolution reuniting led to a tease for a potential match between Batista and Triple H. After a heartfelt promo, Batista brought up that the only thing Triple H hasn’t done in this business is beat him. They had a face-off before hugging, but the angle made it clear that the tension between them wasn’t gone.
Rey Mysterio made his return to WWE and defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to qualify for the World Cup tournament. Due to Aiden English interfering, The Miz also qualified for the tournament by defeating Rusev.
The Undertaker made a brief appearance at the end of the show and sent a message to Triple H & Shawn Michaels, a Cutting Edge segment led to a brawl between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, Big Show helped Cesaro & Sheamus become SmackDown Tag Team Champions, and Vince, Stephanie & Shane McMahon appeared on Truth TV.
More coverage from last night —
WWE Mixed Match Challenge results: Awe-ska vs. Ravishing Rusev Day
Rey Mysterio, The Miz round out WWE World Cup lineup
Cesaro & Sheamus win tag titles on WWE SmackDown 1000
WWE 205 Live TV taping spoilers: Fatal five-way match
WWE SmackDown 1000 live results: Evolution, Mysterio-Nakamura
WWE SmackDown video highlights —
A video package looks back at the history of SmackDown
The McMahons appear on Truth TV, take part in a dance break
AJ Styles & Daniel Bryan vs. The Usos
Evolution reunites, WWE teases Batista vs. Triple H
The Miz vs. Rusev in a World Cup qualifying match
Becky Lynch appears on The Cutting Edge, brawls with Charlotte Flair
The New Day vs. Cesaro & Sheamus for the SmackDown Tag Team titles
John Cena congratulates SmackDown, thanks the fans
Rey Mysterio vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a World Cup qualifying match
The Undertaker appears, sends a message to Triple H & Shawn Michaels
SmackDown fallout: Rey Mysterio reacts to making his return
Click Here: liverpool mens jersey
SmackDown fallout: The Miz plans on winning the WWE World Cup
SmackDown fallout: Big Show doesn’t explain why he helped Cesaro & Sheamus
SmackDown fallout: James Ellsworth thinks he should have been on SmackDown 1000