Synopsis

On a night of unexpected action during SmackDown LIVE, Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio faced off against Randy Orton and The Miz, a preview of their upcoming contests in the WWE World Cup. The Viper made sure to thoroughly defeat his fellow competitors, all vying for the title of the world's best. Meanwhile, the atmosphere of WWE Crown Jewel descended prematurely, as WWE Champion AJ Styles defended his title against Daniel Bryan, with Samoa Joe observing from the shadows.