WWE Hidalgo, TX, live results: Jinder Mahal vs. Sami Zayn

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– Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler

Nakamura got a good pop. Ziggler got a lot of offense in, but Nakamura eventually made a comeback and finished the match with a Kinshasa after a botch.

– Rusev defeated Sin Cara

Rusev submitted him with the Accolade. Sin Cara was really over with the crowd. At one point, the crowd chanted “USA,” with Rusev selling it well. They later chanted “Mexico,” which he also sold well.

– American Alpha defeated Aiden English & Epico

American Alpha were surprisingly over. English did his singing gimmick and got great heel heat out of the crowd. This was a really fun match.

– WWE Champion Jinder Mahal defeated Sami Zayn to retain his title

Mahal won with a Khallas after the Singh Brothers distracted Zayn. They had a good match, with lots of high flying from Zayn. Mahal generated a lot of heat and cut a promo in Punjabi. He’s really trying, and it worked here. Zayn beat up the Singh Brothers after so he could make a face exit.

– SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch defeated Natalya, Carmella & Tamina

Naomi got a really big pop and pinned Natalya after hitting the Rear View. Carmella took a lot of the action, playing her cowardly heel character. This was one of the better matches of the night and the faces seem to really have fun together.

– SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos defeated The Hype Bros and The New Day to retain their titles

This was another fun match, with The Usos being surprisingly over with the crowd. Mojo Rawley did lots of dancing and challenged Big E.

– United States Champion AJ Styles defeated Baron Corbin and Kevin Owens to retain his title

They had the best match of the night. Styles retained after hitting the Phenomenal Forearm. He was really over and got the biggest pop of anyone on the show.