What Happened After 7/11 SmackDown Went Off the Air

Posted by admin on July 12th, 2025

What Happened After 7/11 SmackDown Went Off the Air – The July 11 episode of WWE SmackDown may have ended in chaos on television, but the in-arena action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville continued well after the cameras stopped rolling. Fans who remained in their seats were treated to two untelevised dark matches featuring some of WWE’s top stars, including the current World Heavyweight Champion, GUNTHER.

SmackDown’s main event saw LA Knight and Jimmy Uso score a victory over Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo in a heated tag team contest. However, the aftermath spiraled into bedlam when Bron Breakker blindsided LA Knight with a devastating spear. Before anyone could recover, Bronson Reed stormed the ring and flattened Knight with a crushing Tsunami. That segment alone sent the live crowd into a frenzy—but WWE wasn’t finished delivering surprises.

The first dark match pitted Sheamus against Ludwig Kaiser. The Celtic Warrior received a thunderous reaction from the Nashville crowd and kept things light before the bell, joking about El Grande Americano and even leading the fans in singing “Happy Birthday” to an audience member. Once the action began, Sheamus brought his trademark intensity and ultimately secured the win, sending fans into the next bout on a high note.

The second post-show match delivered main event-level brutality, as World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER squared off against Jey Uso in an extreme rules contest. With no disqualifications and no restrictions, the two tore into each other using kendo sticks, steel chairs, and tables. GUNTHER imposed his dominance throughout the match and ultimately secured the victory over Jey in a punishing display.

But the drama didn’t end there.

After the final bell, GUNTHER launched a prolonged assault on Jey Uso, refusing to relent. That’s when Cody Rhodes rushed to the ring to make the save. Nashville erupted as Rhodes evened the odds, teaming up with Jey to take down the World Champion. In a climactic moment, the two sent GUNTHER crashing through a table, giving the live crowd a thrilling send-off.

Cody then took the mic and thanked the fans for their energy, promising they’d see more fireworks at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The post-show sequence capped off an already wild night and gave fans a bonus taste of what could be in store as rivalries heat up across WWE.