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Today we will once again enjoy a new live coverage of WWE SmackDown, which this time will be broadcast live from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This will be the last episode of the blue brand before WWE Crown Jewel and will feature several segments and matches of interest, highlighting a tag team match that will pit Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer against Giulia and Kiana James.
In addition, The Wyatt Sicks will defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits. On the other hand, Aleister Black and Damian Priest will take their rivalry to a new level when they face off in a Last Man Standing Match. As always, we invite you to comment on the post to give your opinion on what happens in the show.
WWE SmackDown on Netflix begins!
The show starts with a promotional video for Crown Jewel, featuring the transfer of the Crown Jewel Championships from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Perth, Australia under strict security measures.
We see the WWE Crown Jewel male championship inside a showcase in the center of the ring.
Cody Rhodes is the one to open the show. The fans welcome him with a great ovation and singing the theme "Kingdom." The Undisputed WWE Champion greets the front row audience as he heads into the ring. Cody continues to enjoy the warm welcome from the fans once inside the ring. "Cody, Cody Rhodes," chant the fans. "Well, Perth, what do you want to talk about?" Rhodes asks. Maybe about Seth Rollins? The fans boo.
Rhodes points out that Seth has a pessimistic view of the future of this industry, but after listening to Paul Heyman, he began to understand how important this match is for "The Visionary." Rhodes believes that ending Seth Rollins' reign is a job that now falls on his shoulders. And with it, saving the future of WWE, the company that fans and Rollins both love so much. However, Seth believes he is the only one who can keep it safe.
Cody reiterates that he feels like the quarterback of WWE, and it's something that makes him proud. But he is just one of many superstars like Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, CM Punk, and of course, Seth Rollins, despite everything. The fans boo "The Visionary." The fans start chanting. Rhodes doesn't understand what they're saying, so he asks Wade Barrett to translate. "Seth Rollins is an idiot," Barrett says. "Thank you, Barrett," the fans chant. Rhodes takes the floor to make it clear that he can't just be a wrestler, but THE wrestler. The one that Seth Rollins will never be able to defeat. Rhodes raises the Undisputed WWE Championship to end the segment.
We see the arrival of some of the protagonists of this Australian night to the venue: Damian Priest and The Street Profits (with B-Fab).
Chelsea Green approaches Stephanie Vaquer to congratulate her on her title victory at Wrestlepalooza. After praising her a bit more, she offers her a spot in The Secret Hervice. A proposal she doesn't want to offer to Tiffany Stratton. She appears on the scene, causing Chelsea to leave. "Tonight I'll have your back. And I know you'll have mine. But I'll say it again: may the best woman win tomorrow", says Vaquer. "I'm glad we're on the same page," Tiffany replies. Vaquer leaves to end the segment.
Cody Rhodes meets Jacob Fatu backstage. "The Samoan Werewolf" points out that he will be ready to challenge him for the Undisputed WWE Championship once Crown Jewel is over. Rhodes leaves, and Nick Aldis appears. The SmackDown General Manager invites him to accompany him to his office to talk business. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre attacks Fatu from behind! Nick confronts the Scotsman.
Shinsuke Nakamura responds to Sami Zayn's open challenge!
United States Championship Match
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Fans chant Nakamura's entrance theme as the match begins. Both men start with a feeling-out phase, with holds, blocks, and dodges. "Nakamura, Nakamura," chant the fans. Shinsuke kicks Sami, who ends up lying on the mat. Nakamura continues with a knee drop, The Japanese finishes Zayn with a sliding German suplex in the ropes area.
Nakamura continues to hit Zayn, immobilizing him on the top of one of the corners to give him a direct knee to the stomach. Sami recovers to knock down Shinsuke with a back elbow. The champion continues with a backbreaker. 1..2..NO. Zayn applies several chops in the corner area. After that, he knocks Nakamura down to execute an elbow drop.
Both men exchange attacks. Shinsuke surprises him with a suplex. "Nakamura, Nakamura," chant the fans. Shinsuke performs a combo of kicks on Zayn, ending up in one of the corners. The champion tries to counterattack, but the Japanese knocks him down with an aerial kick. Nakamura continues to kick Zayn, cornering him in the ropes area.
Zayn escapes from the clutches of the Japanese to knock him down with a clothesline. Shinsuke responds with a spinning kick. Nakamura prepares for the Kinshasa, but Sami reverses it into a Falcon Arrow. 1..2..NO. Both men exchange roll-ups. Sami surprises Shinsuke with an Exploder Suplex. Nakamura dodges a Helluva Kick to respond with a direct kick to the champion's nape. 1..2..NO.
Shinsuke kicks Sami, who remains on his knees on the mat. Nakamura throws several knee strikes at his opponent. Zayn asks the Japanese to keep hitting him. Shinsuke quickly grants his wish. Nakamura takes Sami to the top of one of the corners. Shinsuke looks for a superplex, but the Canadian prevents it with a sunset flip powerbomb. 1..2..NO.
Both men exchange attacks. Shinsuke blocks a Blue Thunder Bomb to respond with another direct kick to the champion's nape. He ends up on ringside. Nakamura goes after him, only to be surprised with an Exploder Suplex against the audience barrier. Zayn finishes him with a Helluva Kick. Sami brings him back into the ring, where the Japanese surprises him with the Kinshasa. 1..2..NO. Sami places a leg on the bottom rope to interrupt the count. Nakamura hits Sami with a kick in the fall before preparing for the Kinshasa. But suddenly, a hooded figure appears on the scene to take him out of the ring and throw him against the audience barrier!
Match ends in a no contest
The hooded figure is revealed as Tama Tonga. Soon, the rest of MFT storms the ring to launch an assault on Zayn. The assault extends to Shinsuke. "Fuck you, Solo," chant the fans as the leader of MFT appears. MFT pose over their two victims to end the segment.
Drew McIntyre approaches Nick Aldis. He informs the Scotsman that next week he will face Jacob Fatu one-on-one. "The Samoan Werewolf" attacks McIntyre from behind. Several officials appear on the scene to separate them.
Tag Team Match
Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia and Kiana James
Vaquer and James start the fight. Kiana extends her hand to the Chilean. She doesn't trust her, a moment that Kiana takes advantage of to kick her. Stephanie quickly reverses the situation to apply the Devil's Kiss. Kiana tags in Giulia. She faces "The First" as the fans chant "One More Time." The fight continues. Both women exchange roll-ups. Kiana grabs one of Vaquer's legs to make her fall to ringside. Giulia takes advantage to surprise her with a side suplex against the floor.
Giulia and Kiana take turns punishing Stephanie. James performs several corner spears on the Chilean, who is finished off by Giulia with a missile dropkick. 1..2..NO. Vaquer surprises Giulia with a superkick before getting rid of Kiana with an enzuigiri. Vaquer tags in Stratton, who enters with full force. Tiffany applies a handspring corner back elbow on Kiana before finishing her off with a spinebuster. 1..2..NO.
Stratton surprises James with a dropkick. Giulia distracts Tiffany, allowing James to knock her out with a superkick. Giulia continues with a G-Trigger to finish her off with a Northern Lights Bomb. 1..2..NO. Stephanie interrupts the count. The match descends into chaos, with Vaquer knocking down James with a double underhook facebreaker. 1..2..NO. Giulia interrupts the count.
Stratton throws Giulia out of the ring. Vaquer jumps on Giulia at ringside while Tiffany knocks down James with a Tiffy Stomp. Stratton continues with a rolling senton before seeking height. Tiffany finishes off James with a Prettiest Moonsault Ever. 1..2..3.
Winners: Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer
Tiffany and Stephanie face off in front of the WWE Crown Jewel Championship showcase on the entrance ramp.
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair approach Sol Ruca and Zaria backstage. Bliss and Flair praise the NXT talent, although they don't believe they are ready to face them. Zaria hints that the champions are afraid. An attitude that Charlotte likes. Sol reminds Charlotte and Alexa that they were given an opportunity at some point in their careers, and that's exactly what they want. Flair and Bliss finally grant their wish, promising them a title opportunity. ZaRuca leave the place. Charlotte and Alexa don't believe that Zaria and Ruca are acting as a real team yet. That said, each takes a different path. "Charlotte, it's this way," says Bliss. Flair quickly changes direction to leave with her partner.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy) (c) (with Nikki Cross and Erick Rowan) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) (with B-Fab)
Gacy and Lumis storm the ring to attack their rivals. The challengers quickly take control, combining perfectly against their opponents. Dawkins performs a body drop on Joe, who ends up on ringside. Gacy regroups with Lumis. Angelo goes after them to charge against both, who end up impacting against the audience barrier.
The match continues. Now it's the champions who combine against Angelo. Joe and Dexter apply a combo side suplex + neckbreaker on Dawkins. Lumis covers him. 1..2..NO. Dexter applies an Electric Chair to Angelo, who Joe finishes off with a clothesline. The action continues. Lumis and Dawkins knock each other down with a double clothesline. Double tag.
Montez enters with full force. Angelo unleashes a quick offensive on Gacy, combining with Angelo to knock him down. 1..2..NO. Lumis interrupts the count. The action moves to the top of one of the corners. Angelo carries the champions on his shoulders for Dawkins to execute a Blockbuster. 1..2..NO. Nikki Cross intervenes from ringside. B-Fab throws her against the metal stairs.
Rowan approaches B-Fab, leading Angelo to throw himself at him. Now it's Montez who dives with a suicide dive on Erick. Ford returns to look for his finisher, but Lumis dodges it. Dexter and Joe execute their combined finisher (suplex + powerbomb) on Montez. 1..2..3.
Winners and STILL WWE Tag Team Champions: The Wyatt Sicks
MFT storms the ring as The Wyatts celebrate. Both teams face off. "Holy Shit!" chant the fans. Nikki Cross confronts Solo Sikoa. "Fuck You, Solo," chant the fans. Sikoa orders his men to leave the ring. Sikoa continues to face off with Nikki before rejoining his teammates. And so we reach the end of this segment.
Cathy Kelley interviews The Miz backstage. The Miz assures that he didn't betray Carmelo Hayes, but the other way around. The Miz blames Melo for not taking advantage of the opportunity to shine. And all because he realized that The Miz was the real center of attention. "You had your chance, and you failed," says The Miz directly to the camera to end the interview.
Last Man Standing Match
Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black
Both men go on the attack as soon as the bell rings. Damian surprises his rival with a right hand. Damian continues to hit Black, who ends up on ringside. Priest looks for a kendo stick to attack Aleister, but he prevents it. Priest dismantles the metal stairs to use them against the Dutchman, who ends up lying on the ground.
Priest continues to hit Aleister on the entrance ramp. Damian pushes his opponent against a metal beam. Priest tries to crush him against it, but his rival moves away just in time. Aleister and Priest exchange attacks. The Dutchman uses his kicks to take the lead. Aleister throws Damian against the audience barrier. Both continue to exchange attacks as they return to the ring.
Aleister hits the Puerto Rican against the apron before picking up the kendo stick. Priest kicks him to prevent the attack. Damian throws Black against the audience barrier. 1..2..3..4..5..6.. Aleister gets up. Meanwhile, Damian introduces the metal stairs into the ring. Black returns, only to receive a Flatliner. Aleister and Damian take the fight to the top of one of the corners.
Priest escapes from a powerbomb, only to receive the impact of a diving meteora. Damian's back hits the stairs. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7. The Puerto Rican gets up. Damian stops Aleister's offensive to make him fall on the side of the stairs. Black escapes from a Razor's Edge to throw Damian out of the ring.
Black goes after him. Aleister throws Priest against the other metal stairs. Black continues to hit his opponent's head against the stairs. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7.. Damian gets up. Aleister stops Priest's attack to make him fall on a side of the stairs. Damian goes in search of a kendo stick. Aleister blocks the attack, but Priest quickly counterattacks. Damian knocks down Black with a loaded clothesline. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9.. Aleister gets up, only to receive an attack with the kendo stick. Damian prepares for the Old School, but Black prevents it with another kendo stick. Both fall. Priest on ringside and Aleister on the mat. 1..2..3..
Aleister goes after Priest to deliver a right hand. Exhausted, Black heads to the audience barrier to pick up a metal chair, which he quickly uses against Damian. He responds with a chokeslam on the apron. After that, he finishes off the Dutchman with a Razor's Edge on the commentary table. "One More Time!" chant the fans. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9.. Black gets off the table to interrupt the count.
Damian catches him to execute a second Razor's Edge. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9.. Black places his feet on the ground to interrupt the count. Priest throws Aleister over the audience barrier. Damian takes his rival to the top of a metal platform. From there, he executes a suplex onto a higher platform. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7.. Damian orders Black to stand up.
Suddenly, we see Zelina Vega jumping the barrier to check on Aleister's condition. He asks her to leave. Black points his hand at Priest's face. Suddenly, fire comes out of his hand, blinding the Puerto Rican. Aleister finishes him off with a Black Mass. Damian falls onto several tables, which end up shattered. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10.
Winner: Aleister Black
The medical team assists Damian while Black catches his breath leaning on his wife. Aleister approaches Priest to dedicate some final words as the show comes to an end.