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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (10/6/23)

Pulling into the Fastlane like…

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Reluctantly crouched at the starting line…

Before battling for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships, Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso confront The Judgment Day here on SmackDown!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Charlotte Flair & Asuka VS Bayley & Iyo Sky w/ Dakota Kai; Charlotte & Asuka win.
  • Rey Mysterio w/ Latino World Order VS Bobby Lashley w/ The Street Profits; Lashley wins.
  • Austin Theory VS Dragon Lee; Dragon wins.
  • LA Knight VS Jimmy Uso w/ Paul Heyman; Knight wins, by disqualification.

PLAY BY PLAY

LA Knight is here!

St. Louis fires up for the Mega Star as he heads to the ring, 24 hours ahead of his big tag match at Fastlane! Knight gets the mic while fans are chanting his name, and he says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” But then ladies and gentlemen, Paul Heyman has to interrupt. The Wise Man walks out with Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa. This is becoming a weekly thing, isn’t it? He isn’t “BOO,” he is Paul Heyman. And he has a reputation for decade after decade of always spotting the next big thing in this industry. He sees ’em coming from a mile away, knows who the next mega star is going to be, and ladies and gentlemen, with all candor, the next big mega star is… L A Knight. “YEAH!”

Heyman hates when they do that. But that is to Knight’s credit. He is on a roll, he has all the momentum in the world, and has earned Heyman’s respect and admiration. The fans chant “L A KNIGHT!” which annoys Heyman and Jimmy. Heyman says it’s a good thing Solo doesn’t care. But with all the respect and admiration that Knight has earned, that’s to his credit. Heyman’s compliments to Knight. But unfortunately, also his condolences. Because now that Knight has earned their attention, The Bloodline will have to do something about it. Fans boo but Jimmy grins as he points finger guns at Knight.

Knight asks if Heyman is done running his fat jowls. Heyman’s said everything great about Knight, which he appreciates. It is a wise move for the Wise Man to put respect on Knight’s name. But uh, let’s just check the receipts. Knight didn’t buy any of that BS. Here Heyman is- Jimmy tells Knight to shut his mouth. Oh, Knight knows Jimmy ain’t talking to him. Oh, Jimmy IS talking to him. They haven’t been properly introduced, Uce. This is HIM, Jim Uso, along with The Enforcer of the Island and OG Heyman. They’re here to tell you to your ugly face, “you ain’t making it to Fastlane!” Jimmy shoves the mic into Heyman and then storms up with Solo by his side.

Fans boo as The Bloodline closes in but Knight ain’t backing down. And wait! Here comes JOHN CENA!! Cena slides right in and now he has Knight’s back! Fans fire up, Solo glares at Cena and Jimmy throws off his jacket, but Heyman wants them to stand down! They have to wait for the match! Jimmy listens to reason and reluctantly backs away. Solo follows but Knight tells ’em, they were all excited but he gets it. They didn’t have permission from the Chief to come out here, did they? Tell ya what. Here’s how they do this. Everyone’s talking about Knight, Cena, The Bloodline at Fastlane but… Knight is thinking about tonight!

And what Knight wants for tonight is Jimmy Uso The Wannabe, he’s talking so tough, Jimmy VS Knight 1v1 so Knight can punt his ass to the moon! And then we can learn whose game it is, with everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” Jimmy says yeah, sure! Heyman asks what Jimmy means by yeah, but Jimmy says everyone knows what! Jimmy wants to handle business, even without Roman Reigns giving permission. Will Jimmy make sure this Fastlane tag match doesn’t happen? Or will it just be a sample of what’s coming for him and Solo on Saturday?

 

The Judgment Day arrives backstage.

Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio roll in, and then JD McDonagh is there to say hey. Priest gets upset already but the others tell him to relax. It was Mami’s idea for McDonagh to be here. And he’s going to serve a purpose, too. The Irish Ace nods, will the five of them be rolling into Fastlane?

 

Charlotte Flair & Asuka VS Bayley & Iyo Sky w/ Dakota Kai!

The Queen and the Empress are no strangers to working together, they were WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions once upon a time. But with the WWE Women’s Championship match at Fastlane being a Triple Threat, will Charlotte & Asuka still be able to work together? Or will the Role Model & Evil Genius use them against each other to get a big win tonight?

SmackDown returns and DMG CTRL makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Charlotte starts against Iyo. The fans “WOO~!” as the two circle. Bayley tells the fans to shush but Charlotte rushes in. Iyo dodges, wheelbarrows, victory roll, TWO! Iyo keeps moving, she tilt-o-whirls and RANAS Charlotte to ropes! Fans fire up and Iyo runs in, tilt-o-whirls again but Charlotte blocks and throws her down! Charlotte brings Iyo up to back suplex but Iyo lands out of it! Iyo kicks and runs, but into a scoop and BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Charlotte offers a tag and Asuka tags in. Asuka CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS!

Asuka fires up with more CHOPS! Fans fire up and Asuka is fired up, too! Asuka whips, Iyo reverses but Asuka goes up and FLYING SUNSET FLIPS! TWO and Iyo avoids the roundhouse to roll Asuka! TWO, but Iyo throws Asuka down by her hair! Bayley applauds while Iyo headlocks. Iyo reaches out but Bayley’s too busy talking trash! Asuka slips around to chicken wing! Iyo drops, Asuka rolls through the victory roll to SLIDING KICK! Fans fire up as Asuka runs in, but Bayley takes the dropkick for Iyo! Bayley leads by example but then Asuka ROUNDHOUSES Iyo down! Asuka goes up and fans fire up, as she DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICKS!

The Empress is fired up, The Queen joins in, and St. Louis is loving it as SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns again and Bayley has Asuka down with a chinlock. Fans rally up and Asuka fights to her feet to hip bump out! Bayley CLUBS Asuka down, but Asuka kicks from below! Bayley drags Asuka around in another chinlock, then snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Asuka hangs tough but Bayley talks trash on her. Bayley smudges the face paint then drags Asuka up. Tag to Iyo, Iyo AX KICKS Asuka down, and then Iyo clamps on with a chinlock and armlock combo. Asuka endures, fights up and pushes back to a cover, TWO! But Iyo has the body scissor squeeze! Asuka pushes back to another cover, TWO!

Iyo adds a chinlock, and she BITES Asuka’s ear! Fans boo but Iyo lets off. Iyo steps on Asuka while Bayley talks trash, and the ref counts. Iyo lets off at 4, tags Bayley, and Bayley stomps Asuka! Asuka throws body shots in return! Fans fire up as Asuka backs Bayley down, but Bayley picks her up! Bayley RAMS Asuka into the corner! Iyo pulls Asuka’s hair to keep her down, but Asuka still kicks from below. Bayley blocks to stomp Asuka down, and Bayley tautns Asuka. Asuka gets up, but then Bayley sucker punches Charlotte! Asuka fires off on Bayley but Bayley bumps Asuka off buckles! Tag to Iyo and DMG CTRL DOUBLE FLAPJACK!

But Charlotte gets in to stop the cover! Fans cheer while DMG CTRL protests. Iyo wrenches Asuka’s arm but Asuka fires forearms! The fans fire up, Asuka reaches out but Iyo keeps her back! Asuka throws more shots but Iyo kicks and whips. Asuka uses that to BLAST Bayley! Asuka ELBOWS Iyo, DECKS Bayley and DECKS Iyo! Cover, but Iyo keeps her arms up. Asuka drags Iyo up but Iyo SHOTEIS! Iyo runs, but into a KICK! Both women are down and fans fire up! Asuka and Iyo crawl, hot tags to Bayley and Charlotte! Fans fire up as Charlotte ROCKS Bayley, then climbs up! CROSSBODY! Charlotte is roaring and the fans are with her!

Charlotte CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! “WOO~!” echoes out as Bayley falls! Iyo gets in but Charlotte ROCKS her, scoops her, and EXPLODER! Charlotte kips up, dodges Bayley and spins her, NECKBREAKER! Then handspring, but into a forearm from Bayley! Bayley runs in but Charlotte catches her for a BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Charlotte pushes Bayley from the corner, to HANDSPRING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! The Queen keeps her cool as she whips Bayley. Bayley reverses, Asuka tags in as Charlotte goes up and out! Asuka BOOTS Bayley, then hoists her up top!

Asuka climbs up to join Bayley, Charlotte tags back in so she can join in! The Queen & Empress bring the Role Model up, but Dakota distracts so Iyo can CLUB Charlotte & Asuka! The Evil Genius then adds herself to the equation, TOWER OF DOOM!! Fans are thunderous for the Double Powerbomb Superplex combo! All four women are down and Dakota cheers her team on. The fans rally up, “This is Awesome!” as Bayley stands up in a corner, Charlotte runs in, but into a BOOT! But then Charlotte BOOTS back! Cover, Iyo METEORAS it apart!! Bayley & Iyo drag Charlotte up, double whip, but Charlotte KICKS Bayley and ROCKS Iyo!

Asuka catches Bayley into a SLEEPER! Charlotte TOSSES Iyo, runs back in, but Bayley slips free and the BOOT hits Asuka! Bayley rolls Charlotte up, TWO! Bayley KNEES Charlotte down! Bayley drags Charlotte around, “WOO~!” and step through, but Charlotte boots Bayley into Iyo! NATURAL SELECTION on Bayley!! Cover, Charlotte & Asuka win!!

Winners: Charlotte Flair & Asuka, by pinfall

DMG CTRL lost control and lost this match! Charlotte and Asuka smile at each other, knowing now it is every woman for herself. Will one of them become the NEW WWE Women’s Champion at Fastlane? Or will Iyo come up with a counter strategy in time?

 

The Bloodline walks around backstage.

Heyman still argues with Jimmy about making a match with LA Knight without The Tribal Chief’s blessing, to which Jimmy says The Tribal Chief has to be here to authorize something! But since he ain’t ever here and Jimmy IS, Jimmy authorized it! But then they enter the private suite, and it would seem someone has already made themselves at home. It’s the Judgment Day! Jimmy says they’re in the wrong room. Uh, no, they’re right where they’re supposed to be. Is that a challenge to The Bloodline? Or an offer?

 

BREAKING NEWS for next week’s SmackDown!

As part of the “season premiere,” The Tribal Chief is back! What will Roman Reigns have to say about what we just heard Jimmy say?

 

SmackDown returns as Judgment Day and Bloodline stare down.

Rhea says everyone else can get out while she and Heyman have a little chat. The others listen to Mami, though Solo and Priest stare down a little longer. Rhea tells Priest she’ll be fine, so Senor MITB steps back. Heyman smiles and tells The Enforcer it is also okay. Solo steps away, and Rhea tells Heyman, “Let’s talk.” What deal is going to be struck between two of WWE’s most dominant factions today?

 

Rey Mysterio w/ Latino World Order VS Bobby Lashley w/ The Street Profits!

The King of Lucha is still United States Champion after his epic match with Santos Escobar, but then the All Mighty’s new henchmen went and ruined the whole night! We’re getting a Six Man Tag of the two factions at Fastlane, so can Rey move the LWO into pole position? Or will he get wrecked by the Rocky Mountain Machine?

SmackDown returns and Lashley makes his entrance, Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins right behind him. The bell rings and the two circle. Fans rally up, plenty of fans on Bobby’s side as he corners Rey. Lashley steps right up to Rey, showing how much bigger and taller he is than Rey. Rey doesn’t care and the two tie up. Lashley puts Rey in a corner, lets off slowly, and Dawkins says this is easy work. Rey and Lashley reset, tie up, and Rey waistlocks. But Lashley elbows free, then he runs Rey over! The Profits cheer Lashley on and Lashley stalks Rey to a corner. Lashley RAMS into Rey, RAMS in again, then RAMS in again!

Lashley storms around, he whips Rey corner to corner, then he RAMS in again! Rey sputters and falls while the Profits get the fans fired up. Lashley drags Rey around, smothers him into the mat, then puts him on ropes to CLUB away! The ref counts, Lashley lets off, and he “apologizes.” Lashley looms over Rey in a corner, then digs his boot in! The ref counts, Lashley lets off to whip Rey to ropes, but Rey kicks back! Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges, slides under but Lashley kicks low! Lashley reels Rey in, gut wrenches, and hits the AK- NO, Rey lands out of it to BUZZSAW! Fans fire up as Rey LIONSAULTS! Cover, ONE!!

Rey keeps his focus as he baits Lashley in, and then dumps him out! Rey gives Lashley a sample of the 619 and fans fire up! Lashley scowls while the LWO fires up, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Lashley has Rey in a bearhug! Rey endures the squeeze while fans rally up. Rey reaches out, throws elbows, and he is free! Rey throws haymakers, the LWO fires up, but Lashley whips Rey to a corner hard! Rey bounces off buckles, and back into the bearhug! Fans rally as Rey endures. Rey grabs at Lashley’s face! Rey HEADBUTTS and HEADBUTTS and is free! But Lashley KNEES low, CLUBS Rey, then whips him hard into another corner! And back to the bearhug! Fans boo but Rey still endures. The LWO rally the fans up, Rey fights free with more shots, then he goes to the apron.

Lashley storms over but Rey RAMS into him! And again! And then GAMANGIRIS! Rey goes up a corner, but Lashley trips him up! Lashley brings Rey into a Tree of Woe, and he rains down fists! Fans duel as Lashley stomps Rey! The ref counts, Lashley lets off, to RAM into Rey again and again! Lashley runs to RAM into Rey again! And then runs in again, but Rey sits up! Lashley hits buckles and staggers away! Rey FLYING SEATED SENTONS! Rey keeps moving, he dropkicks the legs, then dropkicks them again! Rey keeps moving, but Lashley scoops him! But Rey swings through to DDT! Cover, TWO!!

The Profits are relieved but Rey is after Lashley in the corner. Rey climbs up to rain down fists! Fans count all the way to eight but Lashley dumps Rey out! Rey ROCKS Lashley, shoulders in, but Lashley catches him! Lashley suplexes, but Rey throws knees! Rey gets free, then drop toeholds Lashley onto ropes! The Profits freak out as Rey dials it up! But Lashley blocks the 619!! Rey holds onto ropes, Lashley dumps him over, but Rey RAMS into him! Rey slingshots up but Lashley ROCKS Rey! Rey goes to the floor and Lashley tells fans to hush. The LWO hurry over to check Rey and keep the Profits back.

The ref tells everyone to back off, and Lashley goes out to whip Rey into barriers! Lashley glares at the LWO, then brings Rey around to put him in the ring. The Profits and LWO argue, and then Lashley just TOSSES Escobar! Rey DIVES onto Lashley! But Lashley catches Rey! But then Rey slips free to POST Lashley! Fans fire up as Lashley slides in and Rey pursues. Rey 619s Lashley in the gut!! Then dropkicks him onto ropes! Rey redials to 619!! Lashley is down, Rey goes up and the Profits are freaking out again! Ford distracts Rey, but Cruz YANKS Ford down! The brawl is on, and Dawkins RAMS Cruz into steps!

Wilde fires off on Dawkins and Ford, but ends up getting the POUNCE PLEX!! Rey is furious so he SEATED SENTONS Ford & Dawkins! Rey runs back into the ring, into a SPEAR from Lashley!! Cover, Lashley wins!

Winners: Bobby Lashley, by pinfall

The Profits pay off for Lashley, but Escobar has a chair! Escobar runs Lashley & The Profits off but Zelina is still in shock after all the carnage! Will Rey, Wilde or Cruz even be able to fight for Fastlane?

 

SmackDown checks back in with Heyman and Rhea.

Heyman seems conflicted, but he then nods. Mami says Heyman’s a wise man, so make the wise decision. They’re all stronger together. The Bloodline and the Judgment Day can work together. Heyman likes it. It is brilliant! A bit upset with himself he didn’t think of it. Though he hasn’t been himself lately. But this is good. Really, really good! So, if you’ll excuse him for a moment, he’s going to make a phone call and get it authorized. Rhea stops him from going to his phone. Authorized. Miserably, Rhea doesn’t understand. Heyman needs to run this past Roman Reigns. Rhea says she does understand, and she has authorized this.

Well, that’s good for the Judgment Day. But for the Bloodline, it can only be authorized by one human being, and that is the Tribal Chief. Rhea tells Paul to acknowledge her. Heyman is flustered, but a word from the wise… Rhea is in the wrong locker room to say something like that. Is she? Well, Heyman’s gonna acknowledge her, just like Jey did on Raw. Otherwise, we’re gonna find out who is truly stronger between the two groups. Now, he’s authorized to make his phone call. Rhea leaves, and Heyman calls Roman. Is Mami going to be the one running the WWE?

 

Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn speak.

“A deed without a name, the curse will spread until we get what we want. What we deserve! You will all writhe beneath our feet. We shall live deliciously.” These wicked witches are on their way back, who will suffer their wrath?

 

Austin Theory VS Dragon Lee!

The Now claims to be the reason his segment with The Rock got 150 MILLION views, and he won’t be told anything else. Will his ego only grow bigger with every view? Or will the Boy Wonder prove that Theory is just plain wrong?

SmackDown returns as Dragon Lee makes his entrance. Theory has the mic to tell us we are all in the presence of greatness, because of THEORY! But don’t boo him like that! He’s beaten icons! He’s beaten his role models! Theory’s such a nice guy, he even let “Dwayne” share the ring with him. And speaking of Theory, he is the 150 Million Hit Man! And as soon as the bell rings, Dragon’s only gonna have a 150 second career here after he experiences Austin Theory Live. Theory puts the mic away, the bell rings, and fans boo as Theory and Dragon circle. They tie up, Theory puts Dragon in a corner, but he lest off as the ref counts.

Theory pushes Dragon but Dragon CHOPS! And ROCKS Theory! Theory kicks low, whips, but Dragon ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA! Fans fire up as Theory goes to a corner! Dragon JUMP KICKS! Leg sweep! SWINGING DROPKICK! Cover off Combinacion Dragon, TWO! And here comes Grayson Waller! Theory’s buddy is here, and Theory CLOBBERS Dragon! Fans boo as Theory stomps Dragon but the ref counts. Theory lets off, drags Dragon up and whips him corner to corner. Dragon goes up and over and DROPKICKS Theory! Cover, TWO! Dragon keeps on Theory but Theory stomps a foot!

Theory back suplexes, Dragon lands out of it and then dodges Theory to SNAP GERMAN! Theory bails out and Dragon builds speed, but Waller is in the way! Fans boo as Waller talks trash. Theory somersaults to SHOTGUN DROPKICK Dragon down! A-Town Down Under high-five while fans boo, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Theory talks trash as he aims from the apron. Theory somersaults again, but into a SUPERKICK! Waller is upset but the fans rally up while both men are down! Dragon and Theory rise and Dragon fires hands. Dragon whips, Theory reverses but Dragon CLOBBERS Theory! Dragon keeps on rallying, but Theory whips him to a corner. Theory runs in but Dragon pops him up to SUPERKICK him while he’s upside-down! Dragon runs in again to DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Fans rally while Dragon grits his teeth. Dragon drags Theory up and reels him in but Theory powers out.

Dragon ducks the haymaker but not the ELBOW! Theory reels Dragon in to fisherman, AOI SHODOU! Cover, TWO! Dragon survives and Waller coaches Theory. “He ain’t on your level!” Theory is motivated by the mention of 150 million views, and he drags Dragon up. Theory throws hands, talks trash, then throws down more hands! Theory stands Dragon up, swings, but Dragon slips through to get Theory up, LIGER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Theory survives and Waller says to calm down. Is he talking to the fans or himself? Dragon drags Theory to a drop zone, then goes up a corner. Fans fire up but Waller distracts Dragon!

Theory hits ropes to trip Dragon up! Theory brings Dragon in to PUMP HANDLE COMPLETE SHOT!! Cover, TWO!!! Dragon survives and shocks Theory! Theory drags Dragon up and puts him on the top rope. Theory climbs up, but Dragon throws hands! Dragon trips Theory, has him in the Tree of Woe, and gives him WOE STOMPS!! But Waller gets Theory to safety! Fans boo but Dragon builds speed to FLY! Direct hit and he lands on his feet!! St. Louis is thunderous as Dragon puts Theory in the ring. But Waller SMACKS Dragon off the apron! Waller puts Dragon in, and he calls the shot as Theory gets Dragon up.

But wait! Cameron Grimes POSTS Waller!! Theory is shocked, and Dragon rolls him up! DRAGON WINS!!

Winner: Dragon Lee, by pinfall

The Carolina Caveman helps the Boy Wonder get even with A-Town Down Under! Will Grimes help Dragon go TO~ THE~ MOON~?

 

Rhea talks with Jimmy.

Mami seems to be spreading the word, and Jimmy is okay with it. Will the Bloodline and Judgment Day stack the deck and completely crush LA Knight?

 

The LWO regroups backstage.

Rey walks out of the trainer’s room and says Wilde & Cruz are not gonna be able to compete tomorrow night. Then what’re they gonna do? As much as Zelina wants to slap Lashley herself, this is a Six Man Tag but they’re in a 3v2! Rey has an idea. He’ll make a phone call. Escobar is frustrated, and still a bit sore himself, but just who will the King of Lucha call in as their third man?

 

Damian Priest watches the Seth Rollins VS Shinsuke Nakamura recap package.

And then he looks to his MITB briefcase. Will that Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship be the perfect place for him to finally cash in?

 

LA Knight VS Jimmy Uso w/ Paul Heyman!

The Mega Star put out the challenge, Jimmy Uso accepted, and even with Heyman hemming and hawing, the match is here! Will we see whose game it is? Or will Jimmy come through on keeping this Fastlane tag match from happening?

SmackDown returns and St. Louis goes wild as Knight makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two circle. Jimmy tells Knight it ain’t going down like that. This is the Bloodline! This is their ring! Knight and Jimmy tie up, go around, and Knight puts Jimmy in a corner, only for Jimmy to turn it around. The ref counts, Jimmy lets off, and then Jimmy spins, but Knight dodges! Knight kicks and headlocks, grinds the hold, and he wrangles Jimmy down. Jimmy fights up, throws body shots, and then powers out. Knight runs Jimmy over and fans fire up! “YEAH!” Jimmy is annoyed, and he resets with Knight.

Jimmy talks with Heyman real quick, then ties up with Knight. Jimmy kicks low, headlocks, but Knight powers up and out. Jimmy runs Knight over, then raises the finger. Fans boo, Jimmy ain’t the one. Things speed up, and Knight ELBOWS Jimmy down! Knight whips Jimmy to a corner, but Jimmy BOOTS back! Jimmy runs, into a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Knight keeps cool and he brings Jimmy up. Knight whips, Jimmy holds ropes and KICKS back! But Knight avoids the superkick, only for Jimmy to narrowly escape the BFT! Jimmy bails out to catch his breath, but Knight runs to WRECK him with a dropkick!

Fans fire up as Knight brings Jimmy up and puts him in the ring. Heyman backs up way up the ramp, then Knight runs in. Knight blocks a kick, he stares Jimmy down, then spins Jimmy around, but the DRAGON WHIP still hits! Knight tumbles out and Jimmy pursues while the ring count starts. Jimmy SUPERKICKS Knight back down! Fans boo while “Shot Caller” Jimmy says there it is. Jimmy stands tall while fans boo and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Jimmy throws hands, and Knight counter punches! Knight whips, Jimmy reverses and sends Knight up and out! Knight lands on the apron, he RAMS into Jimmy, then he slingshots up and over to sunset flip BACKBREAKER! Jimmy writhes and both men are down. Fans rally as Knight and Jimmy rise, and Heyman even pounds the apron. Things speed up and Knight LARIATS! And RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS! And then kicks to DDT! Fans fire up as Knight stomps a mudhole, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” The ref counts, Knight runs corner to corner to CLOBBER Jimmy! Cover, TWO!

Heyman is relieved but Knight brings Jimmy up. Knight suplexes but Jimmy fights free to mule kick! And UPPERCUT! Jimmy runs up but into a scoop and POWERSLAM! Fans fire up and they spell it out with him, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Knight stalks Jimmy, but here comes Solo! Solo CLOBBERS Knight!

Winner: LA Knight, by disqualification

Solo gives Knight the win but he also throws down hands! So here comes Cena! Repeat of the show’s opening, but this time Cena TOSSES Solo out! Heyman keeps Solo from rushing right back in, but wait! Here comes the Judgment Day! Now things are really bad, it is 7v2! Priest, Finn, Rhea, Dom and even McDonagh go to stand with Heyman, Jimmy & Solo. Heyman shakes hands with Rhea and says it is authorized. Fans boo but Cena and Knight aren’t baking down. Fans chant for “CODY! CODY! CODY!” as The Bloodline & Judgment Day stand on the apron, but here comes JEY USO! Fans are thunderous as Main Event Jey returns!

Jimmy is wary as Jey gets in the ring to stand beside Knight and Cena! But that’s still 6v3, so Jimmy and the Judgment Day stay on the apron. But then yes, here comes The American Nightmare! Cody Rhodes is here, and he makes things 6v4! Fans sing the song but the numbers are still on the alliance’s side. Wait, Heyman says Solo is to back off? The brawl is on, it ends up 5v4! Jimmy and Priest are knocked onto the floor and Knight pursues while Cody stomps Dom, Cena brawls with Finn and Jey has McDonagh! Jey clotheslines McDonagh right outta the ring! Cody builds speed and he DIVES onto the Judgment Day!!

Jey wants to do that, too! He runs and FLIES to take out the Judgment Day!! Fans are thunderous and Cena says let’s do it! But then Solo gets in the ring! The Enforcer and The GOAT stare down and the fans are definitely on Cena’s side. Cena fires off haymakers on Solo! Then he runs, but into a SUPERKICK! Knight gets in, and now fans really fire up! Solo roars, swings, misses, and Knight clotheslines him out! McDonagh gets in but Knight gives him B F T!! Jey SUPERKICKS JD! Cena SPIN OUT BOMBS JD! And then raises the hand! St. Louis joins in for “YOU CAN’T SEE ME!” FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE!! And then, the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!

Cody tops it off by taking off his weight belt, putting it aside, and giving McDonagh a CROSS RHODES!!! This all-star formation of four men stand tall ahead of their high stakes tag matches! Will Cody & Jey become Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions together? Will Cena & Knight bring down what is left of The Bloodline? Or will the authorized alliance find a way to survive living in the Fastlane?


My Thoughts:

A great SmackDown, especially with it being a go-home. Good use of the recap packages to actually progress some story beats rather than just remind us of stuff. Priest watching the Nakamura VS Rollins video is a great way to put in the back of our minds the possibility that he will cash-in tomorrow. And honestly, win or lose in the tag title match, Priest should do it, but especially if they lose. The way he keeps getting mad at McDonagh hanging around, something could happen during the tag title match and Priest will want to prove he can actually get things done around here, thereby taking Raw’s top title for Judgment Day.

Great stuff from Judgment Day and Bloodline tonight, too. Jimmy clearly thinks he’s in charge when Roman isn’t around, forgetting Heyman has a phone and that this is all on live television. Word’s gonna get back to Roman, and Roman is going to be back next week for the big “season premiere” episode, you can bet something is gonna go down. Jimmy loses the main event match tonight, ends up uniting more of The Bloodline’s enemies, and there’s a very good chance he and Solo lose tomorrow night. Roman is gonna have a lot of reasons to pile on Jimmy like he used to do to Jey, and we could end up seeing Roman VS Jimmy at some point. But also, this feels like it’s leading to Roman VS LA Knight, for the Universal Championship, maybe at Crown Jewel.

I also liked that Rhea is moving into the authority position in Judgment Day. She told Priest to chill over McDonagh being here, she told McDonagh to even be here, and she told Heyman how this was gonna play. She might even be the one to decide if Priest is still Judgment Day material as he continues to be against McDonagh hanging around. The numbers alone won’t be on Priest’s side: Finn backs McDonagh, and Dom will go with whatever Rhea says, so if Rhea backs McDonagh, that’s it for Priest. Assuming they lose the tag titles but Priest takes the top title, he’s gonna be all on his own having to fight off the “family” that turned on him. Also side note, McDonagh definitely took all those finishers just so those in action tomorrow don’t lose any momentum.

Really good stuff from Dragon Lee VS Austin Theory, and of course Waller got involved. But also, great surprise seeing Grimes get involved. That is definitely a tag team match in the making for next week’s “season premiere.” And great stuff from LWO and the All Mighty Profits tonight, with a great match from Rey VS Lashley. But I definitely felt they were gonna kayfabe injury Cruz & Wilde so that they couldn’t help Rey and Escobar in the Six Man Tag. However, why does Rey need to put in a call? To me, bring in Dragon Lee. Rey and Dragon worked together already, why not do it again? Though, that was also an NXT story with Dom & Judgment Day, maybe they aren’t going to assume all SmackDown viewers know that. But still, just make it Dragon Lee.

Great tag match from the women’s division, and nice little swerve where the Faces had the team miscue, only for the same thing to happen to the Heels. But Charlotte and Asuka winning, making them both stand tall technically speaking, that has to mean Iyo finds a way to win. Though, Iyo is also losing faith in Bayley, so there has to come a point where Iyo tells Bayley enough. And at that point, DMG CTRL as a trio will break because Bayley isn’t gonna let Charlotte be right about her being a lackey, and she will want to put Iyo in her place, as it were. Plus, Bayley VS Iyo would make a great title match, we definitely need to see that.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/28/25)

SmackDown in the UK!

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London calling to the champion crowns!

SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
  • Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
  • WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
  • Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
  • Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
  • Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Cody Rhodes is here!

We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”

The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.

Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.

Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”

Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!

But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!

Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.

The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.

“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!

Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.

On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?

 

WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!

Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!

The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!

Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!

Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!

Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!

Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!

The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!

Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)

Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?

 

Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.

Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.

KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?

Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!

SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!

The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!

Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!

The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!

Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall

The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?

 

WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!

Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!

The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!

Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!

Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title

The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!

Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?

 

Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.

Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!

Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.

Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?

 

Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.

Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?

 

Naomi speaks.

“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?

“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?

 

Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.

Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.

B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?

 

The darkness approaches.

“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?

 

Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!

The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?

WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?

Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?

The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!

Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!

Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!

Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!

Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission

Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?

 

Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.

Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.

But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?

 

Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!

The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?

SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!

The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!

Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!

SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!

The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!

Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall

Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!

The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?

 

Fire, thunder, smoke…

The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!

 

Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!

#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.

Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!

Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall

Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?

 

Drew McIntyre returns backstage.

And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!

Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!

Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?

 

CM Punk heads to gorilla.

He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.

 

Nick Aldis is in the ring.

The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.

SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”

Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.

The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!

Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!

“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”

Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.

Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!

Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!

Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.

“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!


My Thoughts:

A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.

Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.

Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.

Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…

Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.

Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.

KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025

Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

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Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.

Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.

Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.

Ratings:

  • Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
  • Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
  • Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
  • Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
  • Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4

 

Results:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge

Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.

Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.

Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here. 

Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr

Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.

Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.

Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!

Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito. 

Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich

I expect very little from this match.

Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.

Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.

Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt. 

Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin

Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.

Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.

Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much. 

Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant. 

Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.

Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater

Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.

Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.

Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.

Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.

 

Overall Score: 6.5/10

Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.

There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.

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