Who will reign on the road to Crown Jewel?

Tiffany Stratton defends the WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill AND Nia Jax, the winner moving on to Crown Jewel: Perth!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• WWE Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Match: The Street Profits VS #MeloDon’tMiz; The Profits win and will challenge The Wyatts for the titles.
• Mia Yim & B-Fab VS Giulia & Kiana James; Giulia & Kiana win.
• WWE United States Championship Open Challenge: Sami Zayn VS Je’Von Evans; Sami wins and retains the title.
• WWE Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Tiffany Stratton VS Jade Cargill VS Nia Jax; Tiffany wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Paul Heyman is here!

Orlando, Florida boos The Oracle, but he gives his introductions. “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. There is so much for me to talk about, and all we have tonight together is two hours. For those of you that watch Unreal, that means everyone back in gorilla right now is going, ‘Oh my God! Heyman is gonna go two hours!’ But I’m not. Everyone can relax. I won’t choose the subject tonight. Instead, I won’t have a phrase of pseudo de facto secondary champion, and I will ask you, Orlando… Whaddya wanna talk about?” The fans boo him clearly copying Cody Rhodes, but Heyman asks about THE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Freakin’ Rollins.

The fans boo that name, but Heyman says okay, “His greatness is above your paygrade.” The fans chant “O T C! O T C!” Heyman says he would love to talk about the OTC, The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. But it is disrespectful to speak of the injured when he go this ass stretchered out of Paris thanks to “Big” Bronson Reed. Heyman moves on to say how about they talk about the dog that will main event WrestleMania five or ten straight years, the man that will lead the WWE into the 2030s and 2040s, BRON BREAKKER! Is that what we should talk about? “Or perhaps, we should talk about the conspiracy theories and the rumors regarding… BRRROCK! LESNARRR!”

The fans cheer, and Heyman says since that- WAIT! Here comes Cody Rhodes! The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance, and they sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, goes to the ring, and then gets a mic. The fans cheer him on and even sing, “Cody, Cody Rhodes~!” Cody then asks if everyone got a chance to watch the WrestlePalooza recap. Did we? Then Cody made a mistake last week, calling Heyman a goon. And Cody knows Heyman knows Cody. Heyman is not a goon, but one of the smartest men Cody knows. Heyman loves to disrupt and stir it up.

And he has an entire locker room stirred up, so Cody will ask the question: Tell us about Brock Lesnar. No, no, no, wait, Cody can’t just come out here without evidence. But we saw that same video, right? Here it is! Heyman doing intros for Lesnar. This is what concerns Cody: Cody knows Lesnar, but not as well as Heyman. Does that look like the face of someone who thought that was just a one night thing? So to be more precise, Cody would love to know who he is talking to. Is this The Oracle? The Wise Man? Or is this The Advocate? Heyman says, “You’re talking to The GOAT.” The fans are a bit torn on that.

But Heyman says as the Greatest Of All Time, he respects the fact that Cody is confronting him about Lesnar. Because Cody knows as well as everyone else does, that when Lesnar is here, everyone is in danger. A little bit of good news for Cody, Lesnar… is NOT here this evening. But Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker are storming in from the crowd! Heyman asks Cody what makes him think he’s not in danger right now? Heyman backs off so the actual goons can crowd the Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody says guess it’s about time they meet. Cody keeps hearing about how these two are the future of the industry and how dangerous they both are. That they’ll inherit all of this!

And maybe The Vision is right. So why not start with Cody? Cody is pretty sure Heyman keeps telling Bron he’ll be a Mania main event waiting to happen! And Cody’s pretty sure Heyman tells Bronson the same thing. At their age, Cody would’ve killed to been a Heyman Guy. But here’s some advice: Cody grew up the son of a booker, he grew up around people like Heyman, studied them all. And you can always tell what they were doing it for and why they were doing it. For Heyman, no one’s figured him out. Who IS Heyman loyal to? Well, one thing Cody can guarantee is, it ain’t these two. Bron rips his shirt off to get fired up!

The fans bark, Cody says okay then, and off comes the suit jacket! The fans cheer as Cody tosses his watch to Booker T! The way Bron’s looking, the way Bronson’s looking, they must wanna fight! Not a good move on Cody’s part, but what the hell? Cody fires hands on the big men! The fans fire up, Cody dodges Bronson to send him into Bron! Then Cody fires haymakers! Cody dodges, but Bronson scoops! Cody slips free, but Bron LEAPING LARIATS! Cody is down and the behemoths stomp and punch away! The fans boo but Bronson drags Cody up. Bron fires up, but HERE COMES RANDY ORTON! The fans erupt for The Viper as he storms on out here!

Bronson moves to intercept but Randy fires hands first! And he RAMS Bronson into barriers! Orton slides in, fires hands on Bron, then he goes for the RK- NO, Bron shoves Orton away, so the RKO hits Bronson! That’s one monster down, and Cody LARIATS Bron outta the ring! The fans fire up as Cody and Randy hold the ring! Will The Apex Predator have The American Nightmare’s back while The Vision has their eyes on him?

Backstage interview with The Street Profits.

Cathy Kelley is with Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins at gorilla, and she says that while they’re fighting their way back to the tag titles, they should address the tension- Ford cuts her off there and says Clash in Paris took a lot out of them, but they’re past that now. What matters is, coming up short only makes them hungrier for what is really theirs. Dawkins knows Ford has his back, he has Ford’s back. They argue from time to time but that’s just how it is. At the end of the day, the goal remains the same. The doubters who thought the brotherhood was over, PSYCH! Cuz the Street Profits are up, and #WeWantTheSmoke!

Ford & Dawkins do the secret handshake and they make their entrance. But will the Profits really be number one again? Or will their chances be gone in a puff of smoke?

WWE Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Match: The Street Profits VS #MeloDon’tMiz!

SmackDown returns as Miz makes his entrance, followed by H1M. The teams sort out and Ford starts against The Hollywood A-Lister. They circle, Melo swipes, and Miz rolls Ford, TWO! Miz dodges Ford, shoves him, O’Conner, and Melo tries to help Miz! TWO, and the ref sees them reaching for each other. Melo defends his innocence, Miz KNEES Ford low, then he tags Melo. They kick low together, then Melo CHOPS! Melo headlocks but Ford powers up and out. Melo arm-drags, lateral press, TWO and Ford ghost pins! TWO, and Ford DROPKICKS Melo! Ford brings Melo over, tags Dawkins, and they whip to then CLOBBER Melo!

Miz runs up, but the Profits DOUBLE FLAPJACK him onto Melo! Then the Profits DOUBLE LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up with The Profits, and Dawkins goes out the side. Dawkins runs up, but Melo DROPKICKS him first! Miz nods as Melo makes the save, and the two secret handshake while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Ford covers Miz, TWO! Ford is frustrated but he whips Miz corner to corner. Miz reverses, Ford goes up and over, and Ford sees Melo coming so he CLOBBERS him first! But then Miz kicks the legs out, BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO! Ford survives and Miz grows frustrated. Miz brings Ford over, bumps him off buckles, then tags Melo. Melo whips Miz in for the A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Ford, Melo FADE AWAY LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Ford toughs it out but Melo stalks him to the ropes. Melo pushes Ford to the corner, tags Miz in, then snapmare for the basement BOOT! LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!

Ford survives but Miz taunts Dawkins. Miz mocks the pumping up, then he drags Ford up. But Ford ENZIGIRIS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Miz and Ford head for their corners, hot tag to Melo! Melo hurries to BLAST Dawkins, then he facelocks Ford. Melo rains down furious fists from all angles. The ref has to keep Dawkins back, and Melo whips Ford to the corner. Melo storms up and CHOPS Ford, and Miz talks trash. Melo RAMS Ford, Ford ELBOWS him! And ELBOWS Miz! And BOOTS Melo! Ford leaps, Melo keeps him back! Melo RAMS Ford into a corner, but Ford ELBOWS again! Miz runs up, but Ford TOSSES him!

Melo back suplexes, Ford lands out, and Ford slips under Melo! Melo anchors a leg, Ford BOOTS him away, but Miz YANKS Dawkins down! No tag! The fans boo but Melo hits the FIRST 48! Melo hurries up a corner, and then Miz hurries to tag in! The fans boo but Melo keeps Miz from Ford! Melo shakes his head and says this can’t keep happening! But then Ford tags Dawkins! Dawkins ROCKS Miz, LARIATS him, and LARIATS again! Miz revrses the whip, but Dawkins hurdles to JUMPING UPPERCUT! The fans join in with “SI~!” and Dawkins hits the CYCLONE SPLASH! GAMANGIRI! Then the SILENCER!

Tag to Ford and he goes up! Dawkins gives Miz the ANOINTING before Ford FROM THE HEAVENS!! And Melo lets it happen! Cover, Profits win!

Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships)

Miz tried to be a glory hound but Melo let him take that loss! Are things over between H1M and The Miz? Wait, the Wyatts magically appear on commentary! They’re all warning The Profits of what is coming, but neither Ford nor Dawkins is backing down. Will The Profits be stronger than ever? Or will all good things come to an end?

Backstage interview with Jade Cargill.

Cathy Kelley is with The Storm, and says that as we all know, Triple Threat matches are always volatile. And Jade is stepping into the ring with both Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton. What is Jade’s mindset going into an unpredictable opportunity? Jade says, “Unpredictable? Mindset? Dominance! I am so sick and tired of these women, so it’s gonna feel so good when I become the NEW WWE Women’s Champion.” Speaking of new champions… Stephanie Vaquer steps in! Jade tells La Primera that when Jade wins tonight, the Storm will be coming Stephanie’s way at Crown Jewel. Vaquer says she can’t wait. Jade storms off, but will she make it reign in Orlando?

Mia Yim & B-Fab VS Giulia & Kiana James!

Everyone is hungry for gold, and Michin wants her fair shot at the WWE Women’s United States Championship! Will her girl, B-Fab, help make this a fabulous victory? Or will The Beautiful Madness and Miss Management cross two names off the list at once?

SmackDown returns and Michin makes her entrance, B-Fab right by her side. The teams sort out and Kiana starts against Fab. They talk some smack, then circle. Then Kiana swipes at Mia! Mia stays clear, Fab grabs a leg and fires off forearms! Fab whips, Kiana reverses, and then she CLOBBERS Fab on the rebound! The fans boo, Kiana runs, but Fab DROPKICKS her! And SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, WTO! Fab drags Kiana up, tags Mia in, and they mug Kiana in the corner. Mia sends Fab in for a LEG LARIAT! Kiana sits down, Mia CANNONBALLS! Mia drags Kiana to a high stack, TWO! Kiana scrambles but Mia drags her away.

Mia taunts Giulia, but that lets Kiana ROCK her in return! Kiana tags Giulia, and Giulia runs up to SHOTGUN! The fans rally, Giulia drags Mia up, and she THROWS her by her hair! The ref reprimands but Giulia wrenches Mia’s hair to THROW her again! Giulia stomps Mia, stands her up, and SMACKS her! Giulia whips, Mia ducks ‘n’ dodges then redirects to DROPKICK! The fans rally, Mia drags Giulia up, and she CHOPS! Mia whips, Giulia reverses, but Mia RANAS! The fans fire up and Mia has Giulia in the corner. Tag to Fab and Mia hooks Giulia up in the TARANTULA! Fab KICKS Giulia down, covers, TWO!

Fab tags Mia back in, they double whip Giulia, but Giulia grabs ropes. Giulia bails out and regroups with Kiana, but Fab runs up! LARIAT on Kiana! Giulia DECKS Fab, but Mia BASEBALL SLIDES, only for Giulia to dodge! Giulia TOSSES Mia over the commentary desk! The fans fire up with Giulia, but then Mia gets right back up! Mia is on the desk and she LEAPS to MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Mia now but that was a rough landing. Fab fires Mia up while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again as Kiana CLUBS Fab. Fab fires body shots but Kiana thrwos her ot the corner. Kiana RAMS Fab again and again, then handsprings back so she can run and RAM Fab again! Tag to Giuila but Fab fights them both off! Giulia HEADBUTTS Fab in return! Kiana gets moving, and she BOOTS Fab down! Giulia is up top, the fans fire up, and Giulia MISSILE DROPKICKS Fab! High stack, TWO! Giuila drags Fab away, tags Kiana, and Kiana drags Fab up to throw hands. Kiana talks trash, drags Fab up again, and fireman’s carries. Fab fights her way to sunset flip! Kiana stays up but Fab avoids the elbow drop!

Fab crawls, Kiana drags her away, and she sends Fab to the corner. Fab DECKS Giulia! Fab dodges Kiana, but Kiana is after her again! The fans rally as Fab reaches out, then she wrenches Kiana, LEG LARIAT! Fab crawls, hot tag to Michin! The fans fire up as Mia CLOBBERS Kiana, BOOTS Giulia, and CLOBBERS Kiana again! YAKUZA KICK! Then she reels Kiana in, kicks off Giulia, TORNADO DDT! Cover, Giulia breaks it! The fans rally, Fab is on Giulia, but Giulia ROCKS Fab! Giulia whips, Fab reverses, and Fab BOOTS Giulia down! But Kiana SUPERKICKS Fab! Mia rolls Kiana, TWO! Mia wrenches, but Kiana ROCKS her!

Mia HEADBUTTS Kiana! Then she fireman’s carries, only for Kiana to CLAW the eyes! But Mia turns things around, EAT DA FEET! Giulia tags in, ARRIVEDERCI!! But that’s not all! Scoop and NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!! Cover, Giulia & Kiana win!

Winners: Giulia & Kiana James, by pinfall

Michin is good, but The Beautiful Madness is just better! Will anyone be able to take the title off of her?

Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss watch backstage.

The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions are impressed with Giulia. But then in step #ZaRuca of NXT! They say hello to #Charlexa, and say they’ve admired them for quite some time. But admiration only goes so far. Time for Sol Ruca & Zaria to have their shot at the Women’s Tag titles. Charlotte tells “Z” that she can’t just wave her hand and magically make title matches. There are women waiting in line, and ZaRuca hasn’t earned it. Wow, funny coming from The Queen. Sol says Zaria didn’t mean that, she doesn’t always think before she speaks. Zaria and Sol argue, Alexa has them both calm down.

Sol & Zaria are very talented, no one doubts that. But they don’t exactly act like a team. Alexa and Charlotte also argue and tolerate each other in a friendly way. But when the lights come on and the bell rings, they get it together. If they wanna get in the ring with the champs, prove yourselves. Until then, get in line. Zaria looms over Alexa but Sol says they’ll get on it. ZaRuca leaves, Flair says that was a bit harsh. She’s so proud of her! But will we see the Soul Surfer & Agent of Change back again soon?

Drew McIntyre is here!

And he’s got a walking boot on his right foot and a scowl on his face as he goes to the ring. The Scottish Terminator will surely address that, after the break.

SmackDown returns and Drew has a mic to say, “Y’know, it just occurred to me as I walked out here, this is the same arena I returned to the WWE in 2017. I sat right there at TakeOver. It’s the same arena I beat Randy Orton in front of a bunch of screens for my second WWE Championship, right there. And it’s the same arena I should’ve walked out of for the first time in front of live fans as WWE Champion. But I’m not champion, because of Cody Rhodes. I had Cody beat on Saturday. I could see it in his eyes, everybody could feel it, but Cody was one step ahead, wasn’t he? He’s a master chess player.

“Think back to the match. Exhibit A: the referee took a full six seconds to finally count a pinfall I had. Exhibit B: I had Cody dead to rights for a Claymore. I was gonna put his head right through the announce table, cuz that’s the only way you’re gonna take down Super Cody. What happened? The referee got between us. And why? Why? Is it a DQ? It’s my match to throw away, but let me ask you this: If I Claymored Cody’s head into those steel steps, is it a DQ? NO! He protected him, gave him a chance to move, and it cost me the damn championship! Do the referees work for WWE? Or do they work for Cody Rhodes?”

Drew doesn’t blame the ref, Ryan Tran. Drew forgives him, because Ryan has a family to provide for. Drew blames Cody because he’s got all the power! With great power comes great responsibility, but even greater corruption! That’s what is going on here! But Nick Aldis walks out here and he says, “Y’know something, Drew? A lot of things you said actually make sense. I actually see a lot of this from your point of view. But you and I know this is wrestling. You win some, you lose some. Sometimes you’re the hammer, and sometimes you’re the nail. It wasn’t your night. Don’t make excuses. I’ve known you a long time, you’re better than that.

“And speaking of, I saw you kick the table. But I don’t know where that boot came from, because it didn’t come from our medical team. They checked you-” Drew stops Aldis there, WWE Medical might as well be the Cody Rhodes Medical Team! Drew has his own doctors. And he just wants what is right! Aldis tells Drew to stop already. Drew trying to suggest he isn’t champion is because of corruption and conspiracy is insane. Aldis has to draw the line somewhere, that’s not what happened. The ref’s decision was final, that’s all. Drew can stay out here, but Aldis is done, enjoy the rest of your night.

Drew says Aldis knows this is BS! EVERYONE KNOWS! He is an uncrowned champion! But wait! JACOB FATU makes his way out here! The fans cheer the Samoan Werewolf’s return to SmackDown and he goes right to the ring. Fatu stares Drew down, then he snatches the mic! “Man, shut your ass up!” The fans cheer that! Fatu says just to double back and tap into something else, stop b*tching! Drew comes out here every week to cry and complain, to blame everybody else for his wrongdoings! Matter of fact, why not just sit your pegleg ass down? Drew snatches the mic back and asks, “Who the hell do you think you are?”

Fatu’s been on a great run and all, but this is Drew freakin’ McIntyre, do not punk him out! The fans cheer Fatu on as he just stares Drew down. Drew says if he wasn’t hurt right now- Fatu snatches the mic again and asks, “If you wasn’t hurt, what?!” Drew must’ve forgot that Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it! YADADA- GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTT! Fatu stumbles, but then he snarls. Fatu runs up to SUPERKICK! Down goes Drew! Fatu yanks the boot off Drew’s foot, and uses it to CLOBBER Drew in the head! Fatu just knocked the Terminator out! But will Drew man up and own up to why it happened? Or will he continue to point fingers at everyone else?

Stephanie Vaquer finds Tiffany Stratton backstage.

The World Champion tells the WWE Champion that she will be watching tonight. And who knows, maybe they’ll meet in the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship match. Tiff says she respects Steph, but when it comes to them 1v1, it’ll end with Steph on the ground, and Tiff as the Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. Steph says we’ll see. Steph heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after tonight?

Sami Zayn talks with Rey Fenix backstage.

The Men’s US Champion thanks the Immortal Firebird for that great match last time, that was one of the best he’s had in awhile. Fenix says no, thank you, Sami. And actually, who does Sami think answers the challenge tonight? Sami isn’t sure, it could be anyone from SmackDown, or even Raw. Or even… They are in Orlando, so it could be NXT. But see you around, amigo. Sami heads to gorilla, who will soon follow? Also, was Shinsuke Nakamura lurking in the shadows again?

Solo Sikoa speaks.

“JC Mateo. An Olympic athlete who’s won many a championship across the world. Pound for pound the baddest and strongest guy that I know. But you mean more than that to me. You see, when Jacob was acting like he was bigger than the family, who stepped up to check him? You did. Who believes in me? You do. And I love you for that. Anyone that gets outta line, you put them back in their place. Because your loyalty will be rewarded, as long as you’re part of My Family Tree.” The Imperial Unit says, “I love you, Solo.” The MFT continues to rebuild, who will be able to stop them?

WWE United States Championship Open Challenge: Sami Zayn VS ???

SmackDown returns and we all wait to see who accepts the challenge. “Ya boi BOUNCY~!” The fans fire up as Je’Von Evans of NXT is here! Will the Young OG jump the line over a lot of stars to be a champion here on main roster?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who’s got more heart!

The bell rings, the fans chant for “YOUNG OG!” and the two tie up. Sami headlocks, Je’Von powers up and out, but Sami RUNS him over. Things keep moving, Je’Von drops down, hurdles over, then runs again, but Sami arm-drags! And arm-drags again! Sami wrenches and spins and arm-drags Je’Von! The fans fire up while Je’Von goes to a corner. Sami helps Je’Von up and the fans applaud. They circle, feel things out, and Sami wrenches to a wristlock. Je’Von rolls, handsprings, wrenches back, but they go to a corner. The ref counts, the fans duel, and Je’Von CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” and Je’Von pats Sami on the shoulder.

Sami nods and resets with Je’Von. They tie up, Sami puts Je’Von in the corner, and he CHOPS! And CHOSP! And CHOSP! The fans “WOO~” as Sami gives as good as he gets, then whips corner to corner. Je’Von slides out, goes up and around, then ROCKS Sami! Je’Von springboards, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, ONE!! Je’Von hurries to BOUNCY~ RANA! Cover, TWO! Je’Von stands Sami up, DROPKICKS him outta the ring, and the fans fire up! Je’Von builds speed, but Sami is back to LARIAT! Sami slows down the young underdog and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Sami brings Je’Von around to ROCK him. And CHOP him! Sami wrenches and whips Je’Von, but Je’Von grabs ropes. Sami runs up, Je’Von DUMPS him out hard! Je’Von builds speed, and he FLIES! Down goes Sami at the ramp! The fans fire up and Je’Von puts Sami back in. The fans rally for “YOUNG OG!” as he hurries in, but Sami gets around! BLUE THUNDER- NO, Je’Von slips free, runs, and rebounds for the RED DOT GAMANGIRI! Cover, TWO! Sami stays in this but Je’Von stays cool. Je’Von puts Sami up top, then climbs. Sami ROCKS Je’Von first! Then CHOPS!

Je’Von falls back and the fans fire up! Sami adjusts position, but Je’Von is up! Je’Von goes up, and up, and SUPER DUPER STEINERS!! Cover, TWO!! Je’Von is stunned and Orlando knows, “This is Awesome!” Sami goes to a corner, Je’Von goes to another. Je’Von runs in, but Sami clinches! CORNER EXPLODER! Je’Von sputters, Sami aims, and Sami runs up to HELLUVA- KNEE from Je’Von!! Je’Von hurries up top, TORNILLO FLOPS as Sami moves! Sami reloads, runs up, but Je’Von dodges! Sami hits buckles and falls back! Sami hobbles, Je’Von goes up, O G CUTTER!! Cover, TWO?!?! Sami survives and shocks everyone!

The fans are torn, but Je’Von hurries to get Sami in a drop zone. Je’Von goes back up, but Sami runs up! Je’Von drops back to GAMANGIRI! Springboard, but Sami gest under! And runs in! HELLUVA KICK!! Then BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, Sami wins!!

Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall (still WWE United States Champion)

Things have come full circle! Sami is US Champion, but The Young OG just had his Sami Zayn moment! Sami shows Je’Von respect, as does Orlando! Standing ovation for Je’Von! Sami continues on as champion, who will be next for his Open Challenge? And as for Je’Von, he has to turn things around in 24 hours to be ready for big bad Josh Briggs! Will Je’Von still have gas in the tank to show the Bullhead Brawler no mercy?

Nia Jax runs across Chelsea Green.

The Hot Mess says this is perfect timing. The Green Administration is ready to offer the Irresistible Force a place in the Secret Her-vice as “Slaygent J!” A very coveted position, so Chelsea would say yes if she were Nia. They’d be working directly under- Nia RIPS the flyers up and walks away. And then Nia spots Stephanie Vaquer. Steph wishes her good luck tonight. Nia says she could drop Stephanie where she stands, but she’d rather wait for Crown Jewel, when Steph is across the ring from the NEW WWE Women’s Champion. Nia heads out, and we find out who follows through on that in tonight’s main event!

Damian Priest spots Kit Wilson.

And Kit, arm in a sling, says, “Here he is. The personification of toxic masculinity.” Kit says Priest didn’t just choke slam Kit through a wall, but through centuries of patriarchal trauma. Uh oh, Aleister Black is right behind Priest! But then as cameras pan away and come back, Aleister disappears! Kit is not surprised Priest has nothing to say, that’s typical male privilege. WAKE UP, Damian! This is the strength of a real man looking you in the eyes, telling you that you are toxic! Kit keeps pushing Priest, but then he tries to run away, only to fall over a trash can! Priest says, “B*tches be trippin’, huh.”

But then Aleister reappears! “Looking for me, Damian?” Priest turns around, into BLACK MASS!! The Dark Father sits down to tell Priest, “At least it looks like we’re getting somewhere now. I feel like we’re gonna do this until there’s only one of us left standing. Oh, how rude of me. Happy birthday, buddy.” Aleister then leaves Priest down and out. What will it take for these two to settle the score?

WWE Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Tiffany Stratton VS Jade Cargill VS Nia Jax!

There is also a lot left to settle between these three, as none of them have been able to definitively put the others away. Wrestling Barbie says it is still #TiffyTime, but talk about a rock and a hard place, she’s stuck between a Storm and an Irresistible Force! Who survives as forces of nature collide?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who heads for Crown Jewel: Perth!

The bell rings and Nia sends Tiffy into Jade! Then Nia HEADBUTTS Jade, before she BODY CHECKS her! Nia then scoops Tiff to SLAM her onto Jade! The fans boo but Nia soaks it up. Nia then runs up, but Jade dodges! Jade RAMS Nia, but Nia doesn’t budge! Jade swings, Nia dodges, and Nia RAMS Jade! Jade stays up, but Tiff runs in, and she DOUBLE DROPKICKS! Nia tumbles out, Jade falls, and Tiff asks, “What time is it?” “TIFFY TIME!” But then Jade kicks Tiff low while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Jade brings Tiff around to whip and FLAPJACK! Tiff sputters, Jade LARIATS her down! Jade soaks up the cheers, then she goes back to Tiff to cover, TWO! Jade pushes Tiff, runs, but Nia is there to grab Jade by the hair! Nia goes to suplex, but Tiff slides under them both! Tiff YANKS Nia down, then ROCKS her! Tiff hurries back in and pushes Jade. Tiff whips, Jade reverses but Tiff cartwheels over! And she SHOTGUNS Jade to a corner! Tiff says time for the handspring and BACK ELBOW! Nia runs back in and LARIATS Tiff! Nia soaks up jeers, and she storms up on Jade. Nia drags Jade up to scoop, but Jade slips free!

Jade goes to scoop but Nia’s pretty big! Tiff runs up and CLOBBERS them both! Cover on Jade, TWO! Tiff runs to TIFFY STOMP, but Jade rolls her up! TWO, and Tiff KICKS Jade! Cover again, TWO! Jade toughs it out and Tiff grows frustrated. Tiff stomps Jade some more, then kicks her around. Tiff drags Jade up, but Jade fights the suplex! Jade suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Tiff toughs it out but Jade drags her up. Jade runs, but Nia trips her up! Nia drags Jade out, and sends her into barriers! Nia storms up to CHOP Jade! Jade slumps down, Nia hears the fans wanting tables, so Nia goes to look under the ring. Nia flips the fans off instead!

Nia drags Jade up, brings her around, and SMACKS her off the desk! Nia then brings Jade around, but Jade fires forearms! SmackDown returns to single picture as Tiff DIVES! Down goes Nia! Not the best hit, either, but Jade scoops Tiff up. FALL AWAY SLAM on the floor! Jade kips up, the fans fire up, and Jade storms up on Tiff. Jade puts Tiff in the ring, but Nia POSTS Jade! Nia storms into the ring, and she heads over to Tiff. Nia says Tiffy Time is over, and she whips Tiff corner to corner, to SPLASH! Nia whips corner to corner again, but Jade POUNCES Nia! Then Jade fires forearms on Tiff! Jade whips, Tiff reverses, but Jade ducks the roundhouse!

Jade pump handles Tiff, lifts, POWERSLAM! Cover, Nia breaks it! The fans rally up as Nia huffs ‘n’ puffs and brings Jade up. Nia HEADBUTTS Jade down, puts her in a drop zone, and goes up a corner. BUt Jade fires forearms! Tiff SHOVES Jade into Nia, O’Conner Roll and bridge, TWO! SLEEPER! Tiff rolls back to a cover, TWO! SUPER LEG DROP for Nia! Tiff DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff puts Nia next to Jade, then she goes up! Jade gets away, SWANTON BOMB on Nia! BOOT from Jade to Tiff! But Tiff falls on Nia for a cover! TWO!! Nia survives, all three women are down, and “This is Awesome!” as SmackDown goes picture in picture again.

The ref checks all three women, and they’re all able to continue. Tiff sits up first, and she heads to Jade. Tiff and Jade trade shots, even as they stand, and Tiff throws a big shot! Jade fires back! The shots keep going, but Nia DOUBLE LARIATS! Nia flexes to soak up the heat, then she pretends to be a Neanderthal or something. She flips the fans off again, drags Jade to a corner, and then drags Tiff alongside her. Nia goes up, mocks the fans again, and A-NIA- NO, Tiff AND Jade both get outta the way! Then Tiff DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT- NO, Jade shoves her down!

Tiff is stuck up top, and Jade puts her in the Tree of Woe! Jade stomps a mudhole in, but Nia SPLASHES Jade! Nia TOSSES Jade out, then HIP ATTACKS Tiff outta the Tree! Cover, TWO!! Nia is annoyed but she drags Tiff over to another drop zone. Nia goes up the corner again, but Jade is back! Jade ROCKS Nia, climbs up, but Nia HEADBUTTS Jade! Tiff ROCKS Nia! Nia HEADBUTTS Tiff! SmackDown returns to single picture as Jade and Tiff work together! They both bring Nia up, for a DOUBLE SUPERPLEX!! All three women are down again and the fans lose their minds! Jade and Tiff rise first, and Jade has Tiff! Tiff JAWBREAKERS!

“This is Awesome!” as Tiff fireman’s carries Jade! ROLLING SENTON over Nia, and PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER gets Nia! Cover, Jade breaks it! The fans fire up and Tiff is beside herself! Jade and Tiff rise up again, and they fire forearms back and forth! Jade UPPERCUTS, Tiff ROCKS Jade! Jade KNEES low, then whips, but Tiff turns bomb into RANA! Jade goes to a corner, Tiff handsprings in, BACK- NO! Jade stops the elbow to hit a wheelbarrow, and chicken wing! JADED!! Cover, NIA YANKS THE REF OUT! Nia wags her finger, and Jade is pissed! Jade BOOTS Nia! Then Jade clears the desk! The fans fire up as Jade is ready to smash!

Jade fireman’s carries, but Nia fights free! Nia RAMS Jade into steel steps! Nia takes the top part and throws it away. Nia flexes, then she stands on the base steps. Nia drags Jade up, “Game over!” Nia suplexes, but Jade fights it! Jade fires body shots, and then fireman’s carries Nia! SAMOAN DROP on the steps!! Jade roars, even through the bloody crimson mask! Her eyebrow is busted open but she won’t let that stop her. Nia rises, she rolls into the ring, and Jade runs up! BIG BOSS MAN SLAM!!! Cover, TWO!! Tiff DROPKICKS Jade!! Cover on Nia, TWO?!? Nia survives by nanoseconds and no one can believe it!

Tiff is furious, she stomps Nia into a drop zone! PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, TIFF WINS!

Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Champion)

Nia made sure Jade didn’t win, but she ends up taking the loss herself! Tiffy Time will continue on, but wait! Here comes La Primera! The WWE Women’s World Champion walks out to the ring so she can be face with the WWE Women’s Champion. They raise their belts and talk some smack, but who proves they are THE best when they battle in Perth?

My Thoughts:

A great SmackDown, with a lot of great action and even story progress. Great promo from Heyman and Cody to open, and of course Bron & Bronson were here. Cody had a good part telling them not to trust Heyman, but we know they won’t listen right now. Great save from Randy Orton, and clearly we can get a tag match of Orton & Cody VS Bron & Bronson before Crown Jewel. Drew had a really good promo, too, and both Aldis and Fatu telling Drew to stop whining was good stuff. Fatu getting the better of Drew obviously sets up Drew VS Fatu, and that will be an awesome match that can help either guy get up towards a title opportunity.

Speaking of titles, very good promo from Solo Sikoa to hype JC Mateo up, and it was rather surprising for them to have an image of Jeff Cobb with the ROH World Television AND NJPW NEVER Openweight Championship. Perhaps this is a sign that in this next phase, MFT becomes a credible threat and we get to see JC Mateo bring out that Jeff Cobb side where he’s cocky yet an absolute beast. Good bit with Priest, Kit and Aleister. Kit being this male feminist is such a strange move, but he makes it work as a way to annoy Priest. But of course Aleister got the better of Priest, and I wonder if we get a Last Man Standing out of this.

Good promo from Profits just before their match, and a really good match with Melo and Miz. Melo and Miz falling apart as a team was a good way to allow Profits to win, but now that Profits are facing the Wyatts once again, this feels like the make or break for the Profits. Either they win the titles again, or they break up and possibly even feud. And let’s be honest, either guy is at least worthy of challenging for the US title, and Sami needs people to defend the title. Good little bit from Sami and Fenix to tease the Open Challenge, and while Nakamura is still waiting to strike, we got a truly awesome match from Je’Von and Sami, Je’Von is definitely going far in WWE.

Good tag match from Michin & Fab VS Giulia & Kiana, but Giulia taking the win makes sense. Good promo from #Charlexa and #ZaRuca, and you can bet what Bliss said will motivate ZaRuca. Maybe there won’t be a breakup moment like I expected from Tuesday, and these two will fight their way to an opportunity after No Mercy but in time for Perth. Zaria is from Australia, so it’d be great if she also got a moment in front of friends and family. Very good promos from each of the main eventers tonight, as well as having Stephanie Vaquer talk to each of them, though I’m more surprised from Chelsea wanting Nia to replace Piper Niven. The word is Piper’s neck injury could be career ending, and the show must go on and all, but still seems cold even for a Heel.

But that aside, great main event from the three, though we got a pretty obvious miscommunication way at the end there. Jade’s bloody eyebrow was being tended to, and the ref couldn’t exactly say outright if they were going with things as planned or improvising, so the not-kickout-kickout was an understandable mistake. Still a great win for Tiffany so that she’ll be the one to face Vaquer for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship ring. That match could probably go either way, but I’m leaning towards Stephanie Vaquer as she’s got the more competitive women’s division on Raw. Though, it really depends on who the Men’s Crown Jewel Champion will be, I would think the brands balance out like they did last year.

My Score: 8.9/10