WWE SmackDown video highlights: Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio

Last night’s SmackDown saw Gunther defend his Intercontinental Championship against a legendary opponent.

A big man vs. little man matchup headlined last night’s SmackDown as Gunther retained the Intercontinental title against Rey Mysterio. Gunther got the win after dropping Mysterio with a lariat.

Mysterio was able to kick out of a powerbomb during the match. Gunther went for a powerbomb again, but Mysterio reversed it into a hurricanrana and attempted a 619. Gunther cut Mysterio off with a big boot, hit a lariat, and pinned him to get the victory.

Earlier in the show, Braun Strowman assured that MVP won’t be a problem for him when he takes on Omos at Saturday’s pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia. Strowman laid out MVP with three powerslams.

It was also announced that either The Usos or Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland & Butch) will defend the Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles against The New Day’s Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods on SmackDown next Friday. Holland & Butch are challenging The Usos for the titles at Crown Jewel.

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WWE SmackDown video highlights —

No DQ match: Liv Morgan vs. Sonya Deville

Xia Li calls Emma weak, gets attacked

Roman Reigns/Logan Paul video package

Viking Raiders begin their ascent to Valhalla

Ricochet vs. LA Knight

Jey Uso blows up on Sami Zayn

Bray Wyatt becomes enraged after a crew member interrupts him

The Bloodline brawl with The New Day and Brawling Brutes

Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler

Drew McIntyre/Karrion Kross video package

Braun Strowman lays out MVP with three powerslams

Legado del Fantasma are the perfect enterprise

Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio for the Intercontinental title

SmackDown fallout: Gunther is driven by the passion he has for this sport

SmackDown fallout: Liv Morgan has never felt better