Sean Ross Sappdown Live (6/20): MITB Controversy, Match Ratings, Podcast Notes

Opening Segment

• We see the MITB losers backstage. Daniel Bryan wants to see what Carmella and Ellsworth have to say.
• James Ellsworth cuts a good intro, and Carmella unleashes the "you people." She recovers and cut a good promo, citing some similar situations.
• Charlotte goes off on Daniel Bryan backstage
• A lot of people got worked hard by MITB and swear they weren't for whatever reason.
• Are they not being plenty socially responsible by making it the biggest storyline on their show and having it as a huge talking point?
• This isn't real. James Ellsworth didn't attack Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche in the first ever UFC title fight. It's scripted.
• When does it become okay for men to be involved like women have? The first female buried alive match? Hog pen match? Can they win? 
• Some say that the extra heat isn't worth it, but I'm sure Carmella would beg to differ.
• I've heard the kind of heat is wrong -- the crowd reacted in an awesome manner to Carmella and Ellsworth. 

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Big E (w/ New Day) defeated Jimmy Uso (w/ Jey Uso)
4/10

• New Day have to get a run with those silver titles after holding those garbage copper ones forever.
• Stop having wrestlers throw to still photos or video packages.
• We come back from a commercial to see Big E coming back.
• The Usos try to walk off, but get prevented. I think it played off of last night's story well.
• Big E wins.

Backstage crappenings

• Tamina is livid about the MITB decision, while Natayla takes a nicer approach. Good way to book Tamina.  
• Naomi isn't happy about the MITB situation. Lana wants another title shot because of Carmella's distraction. Naomi agrees for next week. 
• Becky Lynch says this feels like this is the land of handouts. This is good. There's a little interaction with Sami Zayn, too. 
• Randy Orton wants to embarrass Jinder Mahal. 
• Ryder is backstage making his case for a title shot. The Hype Bros will have the opportunity to regain their tag title shot with a win over the Usos next week.
• Tye Dillinger does a Sonic spot. It got over with the live crowd. 

Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler
6/10

• This may be Nakamura's best WWE main roster TV match. 
• We saw striking, grappling, a ground game. A little bit of everything. 
• I don't need to see these guys wrestling anymore, though.
• Nakamura and Ziggler brought it. 

Kevin Owens Face of America Challenge
United States Championship
Kevin Owens (c) defeated Chad Gable
6/10

• AJ Styles interrupts Owens, but Owens says Styles isn't from Dayton.
• Chad Gable is here after missing months, and says he moved to Dayton this morning.
• DAYTON HAWAIOOO.
• Forgot how great Gable was. I've missed seeing him.
• Owens picks up the win.

Money in the Bank resolution

• Daniel Bryan says they're in uncharted territory.
• James Ellsworth back talks Bryan, and Bryan GOES OFF. 
• Ah Jesus Christ, here's the "everyone interrupts everyone" horseshit. 
• Would have rather had Carmella defend the briefcase.

Jinder Mahal (w/ Singh Bros.) defeated Luke Harper
4.75/10

• Not a bad match by any stretch.
• Corbin teases a cash-in.
• If Corbin were to cash in at that moment, would it be a title match for Harper, too?
• The Singhs distract Harper, allowing Jinder to get the win.
• Randy Orton shows up and attacks, then beats up the Singhs.