Welcome to SmackDown Live. Newly crowned United States Champion Kevin Owens walked out to the ring to open the show. Owens called AJ Styles a thief and that he is going to go back to defending this title with pride and honor that it deserves. He issued an open challenge for next week. He said that he would never defend his title in Richmond, VA. This led to Styles walking out to the ring. Owens wanted him to admit that he is the better man. Styles refused to do so but want to know when he can get his rematch. Owens said that he would not be defending his title tonight. This led to Chris Jericho walking out to the ring. Jericho said that it is the return of Jericho and welcomed himself back. Owens freaked out, and Jericho told him to be quiet. Jericho reminded us that he left on a stretcher and that he is back here tonight. Jericho wants his rematch for the US Title tonight. Styles said that everyone is glad that Jericho is back but things have changed and that he is the first in line for a title shot. Jericho added Styles to the list. Owens walked out of the ring, but this led to Shane McMahon walking out and said that Owens should stick around. McMahon booked Owens vs. Styles vs. Jericho in a triple threat match tonight. read more http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe-smackdown-results-july-25th-2017-post-battleground-show
