For a moment, we saw a glimpse of the old Johnny Gargano — the man once called the Heart and Soul of NXT. A man that would not die. And with every bit of punishment he took, that version of Gargano began to reemerge, piece by piece. But before he could fully return, Ilja Dragunov overwhelmed him and scored the victory. Another incredible chapter in the United States Open Challenge series. Even in defeat, every competitor walks away looking better than before. It continues to be the best thing on WWE SmackDown.