WWE Smackdown Live! Highlights 07.04.2017 (New Day and The Usos square off in a Rap Battle hosted by Wale, Naomi vs. Lana)

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How will Wale officiate the Rap Battle?: Exclusive, July 4, 2017

Grammy-nominated hip hop artist Wale discusses how he will be handling the Rap Battle between The New Day and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos.


Lilian Garcia sings a stirring rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner: Exclusive, July 4, 2017

Before SmackDown LIVE, Lilian Garcia kicks off the Fourth of July with an incredible singing of the United States of America’s National Anthem.


AJ Styles vs. Chad Gable: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

The Phenomenal One and the former Olympian square off for a spot in the Independence Day Battle Royal.


John Cena’s return is interrupted by Rusev: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

John Cena returns to Team Blue to talk about his Free Agent status and wish America a happy birthday, but Rusev cuts the festivities short.


Naomi vs. Lana – SmackDown Women’s Championship Match: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

After a controversial ending to last week’s title match, Lana gets another opportunity at Naomi’s SmackDown Women’s Championship.


Daniel Bryan suspends James Ellsworth during the “Carmellabration”: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

Carmella and James Ellsworth begin to gloat over her second Money in the Bank victory, but Daniel Bryan arrives with bad news for Ellsworth.


Shinsuke Nakamura and Baron Corbin come to blows: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

The Lone Wolf interrupts Shinsuke Nakamura’s interview, but gets a first-hand lesson as to why he’s called The King of Strong Style.


Is Chad Gable going solo?: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, July 4, 2017

Chad Gable reflects on his loss to AJ Styles on SmackDown LIVE and what lies ahead for him, whether it’s as a part of American Alpha or as a singles competitor.


Randy Orton vs Aiden English: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

After The Viper cut his performance short last week, Aiden English looks to teach Randy Orton a lesson.


Breezango try to get Tye Dillinger’s strategy for the Battle Royal: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

Fandango and “Tenee Young” try to get The Perfect 10 to spill the beans on how he plans to win the Independence Day Battle Royal.


The New Day and The Usos square off in a Rap Battle hosted by Wale: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

Hip-hop star Wale hosts a unique Rap Battle between The New Day and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos.


Jinder Mahal has strong words for Randy Orton and America: SmackDown LIVE, July 4, 2017

The Modern-Day Maharaja arrives with a warning for Randy Orton ahead of their Punjabi Prison Match at WWE Battleground.


The New Day celebrates their Rap Battle victory: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, July 4, 2017

Even though The Usos played dirty in the Rap Battle, Kofi Kingston, Big E & Xavier Woods have plenty to celebrate about after their victory.

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