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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 MVP Arena in Albany, New York. The show will feature several matches and standout segments, including two matches belonging to the Last Time is Now tournament.
In addition, the new WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill will face B-Fab in a non-title one-on-one match. As always, we invite you to comment on the post to give your opinion on what happens on this week's blue brand show.
WWE SmackDown starts on Netflix!
We see a video recap of the main event of the last episode of WWE Raw, which ended with Rhea Ripley issuing a challenge for Survivor Series: WarGames.
THIS IS MY BRUTALITY!
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY are the ones to open tonight's show. Both women head to the ring to a great ovation. Rhea and IYO embrace in the center of the ring before asking for two microphones. "Rhea! IYO!" chants the crowd. Ripley takes the floor, recalling that during her absence, The Kabuki Warriors have been causing chaos. Additionally, now that they have conquered the Tag Team Championships, they believe they are almost untouchable. If we add Nia Jax and Lash Legend to this mix, then the champions truly believe they are untouchable because they think they have numerical superiority. "Look, the curious thing about numbers is that in the end you end up having more enemies", says the Australian. "Many enemies," adds SKY. "But they always catch up with you, and now there is no place where you can hide. WarGames!" exclaims the Japanese. Rhea puts her arm over SKY's shoulder to announce that they will not go to war alone. They will have two partners, whom she quickly introduces: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
Charlotte and Alexa make their entrance. The former tag team champions head to the ring. IYO welcomes them with a big smile and applause. The Japanese woman hugs them to welcome them. Bliss takes the floor to make it clear that she can't wait to get her revenge on her enemies, and what better way than WarGames to have them all in the ring at the same time. "They started this fight, but we will be the ones to end it", she says. "That's why, the moment you said 'WarGames,' I knew we would be there. Right, Charlotte?", asks Alexa. "Lexi, I can't do that. I can't keep pretending", Flair replies. She addresses Ripley directly. "Look, Rhea. I don't like you. I don't trust you. And I think you're a snake. And you probably don't like me. You probably don't trust me and probably think I'm a snake. And I don't blame you", says "The Queen." She recalls that they have a lot of history together, too much resentment, and having common enemies won't change anything. Ripley asks why they can't leave this in the past. Charlotte replies that she can't do it. "Look, Lexi. You're my friend. I trust you. And if you want to do this, I understand, but don't count on me", she says to Bliss before leaving the ring. Flair heads backstage leaving behind a confused Alexa, who did not expect this response from her partner. And so we reach the end of this segment.
We see the arrival at the venue of some of tonight's protagonists: Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and LA Knight.
Jey Uso makes his classic entrance coming down the stands to head to the ring, where he will compete in a first-round match of the Last Time is Now tournament. Jey interacts with the fans as he heads to the ring. The fans ask for an encore, but before he can grant it, The Miz prevents it with his entrance.
Last Time is Now Tournament - First Round Match
Jey Uso vs. The Miz
Both men start with an initial feeling-out phase, exchanging attacks that end with The Miz knocking down the Samoan with a direct knee to the stomach. The Miz taunts the fans with a "YEET". Jey recovers to surprise The Miz with an enzuigiri. Jey blocks a Skull Crushing Finale. Now it's The Miz who dodges a superkick, but he can't do anything against a clothesline that sends him out of the ring. Jey dives with a suicide dive over his opponent, who ends up over the commentator's table.
Jey continues to hit his opponent at ringside before bringing the action back inside the ring. Uso unleashes a flurry of punches on The Miz in one of the corners. The Miz blocks the next attack from the Samoan to kick him directly in the stomach. The Miz continues to hit his rival while he is on the ground. The Miz punishes Jey with the help of the ropes, forcing the referee to intervene.
The Miz kicks Jey again, this time in the face. The Samoan is lying on the mat. The Miz traps Jey in a crossface. Uso throws several punches to free himself, but his opponent counters with a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Jey seeks refuge in one of the corners. The Miz makes him fall to execute a facebreaker. After that, he finishes him off with a DDT. 1..2..NO.
The Miz kicks Jey while he is on his knees on the mat. Jey dodges the last kick to respond with a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. The Miz takes refuge in one of the corners, where Jey tries to attack him with a Running Hip Attack. The Miz dodges the move to counter with John Cena's classic moveset: several shoulder tackles, followed by a Proto Bomb to continue with a Five Knuckle Shuffle shouting "You can't See Me!".
The Miz loads Uso, ready to execute an Attitude Adjustment, but the Samoan frees himself to counter with a samoan drop and surprise Jey with a Skull Crushing Finale. 1..2..NO. The Miz can't believe it. The Miz takes Uso to the top of one of the corners. From there, he tries to apply a second Skull Crushing Finale. Jey frees himself, with both falling to the mat. Jey quickly executes a spear, followed by a definitive Uso Splash. 1..2..3.
Winner: Jey Uso
Ilja Dragunov talks with Nick Aldis backstage about tonight's open challenge. #DIY interrupt, with Tommaso Ciampa asking Aldis to explain to Dragunov how the rules of an open challenge should be respected. "Tommaso, the champion has every right to decide how to handle an open challenge," Nick replies. Johnny Gargano reminds the General Manager that the Russian disrespected Ciampa by calling him a "stupid ass." "Do you think he's a stupid ass, Nick?" asks Candice LeRae. Tommaso asks his teammates to stop repeating that word before focusing on what really matters: that Ilja issues a challenge every week and always ignores it to give others a chance. Dragunov points out that was the reason he was talking to Aldis. "When I took on the legacy of the open challenges for the United States Championship, I promised to do things the right way. And the right way is not to give opportunities to stupid asses. It means finding warriors willing to fight with respect and honor for the title. And there is nothing honorable about you. So tonight I will give an opportunity to someone who fights with honor and whom I respect", says Dragunov. Fraxiom (Axiom and Nathan Frazer) appear on the scene, further infuriating #DIY. They leave the place, with Ciampa calling Ilja a "coward." He shakes hands with Axiom, who thanks him for the opportunity tonight. Meanwhile, Aldis continues on his way to meet Paul Heyman and Bronson Reed at his office door. Heyman carries a document in his hand. "How are you? I need to talk to you," says a smiling Paul. Aldis invites him in. And so we reach the end of this segment.
We return from commercial to see Aldis calling the venue security on the phone. After that, he allows Heyman to speak until the security members escort him along with Bronson out of the venue. Paul thinks the SmackDown General Manager is being too dramatic. That said, he shows him the document he has in his hands. It is the WarGames match contract that The Vision will compete in at Survivor Series. Paul reminds him that this document allows him to recruit any WWE superstar, regardless of the brand they belong to. Aldis thanks him for informing him of something he already knows and could have communicated through an email. Now, if that's all, he invites him to leave the venue because he won't let The Vision disturb his show. Three security members appear on the scene, standing behind the General Manager awaiting orders.
Cody Rhodes enters Aldis' office. "Oh, my God. Look who it is. It's the golden goose. The one who is being given all this protection," says Paul. "Mr. Heyman, what do you want to talk about?" asks Cody. Paul wants to talk about Rhodes and how he interfered in The Vision's affairs last Monday. Cody points out that he wasn't going to let them attack his friends, and Paul should have known that. Also, he reminds him that he is on SmackDown, and the business here revolves around his WWE Undisputed Championship. And if they are not here to fight, they should leave. Bronson steps forward to confront Rhodes. "Oh, I'll fight," says the Australian. Without taking his eyes off him, Cody asks Aldis to make the match official. Heyman asks Cody why he offers the fans a title match. Without hesitation, Rhodes accepts the idea. "Nick, schedule it," says the champion. Aldis tries to convince him otherwise, but Rhodes interrupts him. "SCHEDULE IT!", he shouts. Nick accepts his champion's decision. "It's official. Cody Rhodes and Bronson Reed for the WWE Championship tonight", says the General Manager. Heyman and Reed leave the office satisfied. And so we reach the end of the segment.
United States Championship Match
Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Axiom
Dragunov and Axiom start with an initial feeling-out phase, with both men exchanging holds, blocks, and counters. Ilja and Axiom exchange attacks. Dragunov knocks down the Spaniard with a big boot. Axiom surprises the Russian with a Choke Triangle. Ilja frees himself, only to receive a dropkick. Axiom expels Ilja from the ring with a clothesline. Axiom seeks height to dive with a moonsault, but the Russian prevents it.
Dragunov executes a headbutt, causing Axiom to land on the mat. Ilja finishes him off with a diving senton. 1..2..NO. Dragunov corners the masked man in one of the corners to unleash a flurry of chops. The Russian finishes him off with a suplex. 1..2..NO. Axiom tries to recover, but the champion stops his momentum with a chop. Dragunov executes a big boot, causing the challenger to end up at ringside.
Ilja brings the Spaniard back inside the ring, where he applies several headbutts before throwing him against the mat. 1..2..NO. Dragunov immobilizes Axiom to unleash a flurry of elbows. After that, he applies two consecutive german suplexes. Axiom blocks a third one to respond with a belly-to-suplex. Both men end up lying on the mat.
Axiom continues to attack Dragunov, whom he finishes off with a missile dropkick. 1..2..NO. The Spaniard kicks the champion hard, who responds with a tremendous big boot. Axiom blocks a Discus Lariat with a Triangle Choke. Dragunov lifts his opponent with one hand to execute a powerbomb. Ilja looks for the H-Bomb, but Axiom blocks it to execute a beautifully executed springboard DDT. 1..2..NO. "This is amazing!" chant the fans.
The action moves to the top of one of the corners. Axiom kicks Dragunov with an enzuigiri before performing a spanish fly. Axiom prepares for the Golden Ratio, but the Russian intercepts him with a Torpedo. Dragunov finishes off the Spaniard with a definitive H-Bomb. 1..2..3.
Winner and STILL United States Champion: Ilja Dragunov
Ilja helps Axiom to his feet before giving him a hug as a sign of respect. The Russian leaves the ring to end the segment.
R-Truth approaches Nick Aldis backstage. R-Truth understands that last week Aldis had a heavy workload, and perhaps that's why his balls didn't end up in the draw. However, tonight he is here again to implore him to put his balls in John Cena's tournament draw. R-Truth shows him two balls, pointing out that he has polished them to stand out in the draw. Nick tries to explain to him once again that his name is already in the draw, but R-Truth keeps interrupting him. "Okay! Alright!" exclaims a tired Nick as he takes the wrestler's balls. "Gently, please," R-Truth asks before leaving. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre appear on the scene. Green reminds Aldis that last week she won the United States Championship for the second time. And where is her celebration party? Canceled by the General Manager. A shame, because she had everything prepared. Chelsea promises him that she will forgive this injustice if he grants her a celebration next week that includes pyrotechnics. Nick promises her that he will do what he can. "Just do one thing for me. Hold this for me," says Aldis as he hands R-Truth's balls to her. The General Manager leaves the scene. Chelsea and Alba smile satisfied with Aldis' response. Suddenly, they notice the objects that the Canadian is holding in her hands. "Those are some nice balls," says Fyre. "Yes. Whose could they be?" asks Green. And so we reach the end of this segment.
A video shows Tommaso Ciampa brutally attacking Axiom on the entrance ramp during the commercial break. Nathan Frazer quickly appeared on the scene to defend his partner, causing #DIY member to flee.
Sami Zayn makes his entrance. The Canadian is greeted with a great ovation. With a microphone in hand, Sami acknowledges that his current stage on SmackDown has been a roller coaster. He arrived promising to snatch the United States Championship from Solo Sikoa, and he did. Then he started his open challenges for the championship and had the honor of facing John Cena in his last match on the blue brand. However, in recent weeks he has had to watch, powerless, as MFT attacked his friends. But that's over. Zayn has a problem with Solo Sikoa, and he knows that he feels the same. That's why he asks him to come out to settle this matter.
The full MFT appear on the entrance ramp. Microphone in hand, Sikoa assures that he knows the real Sami Zayn: a lying and desperate guy. And when he feels like that, he behaves selfishly. Solo claims that Sami doesn’t care about anyone backstage, not his friends, not even the fans. He, on the other hand, cares about his family: the men behind him and the loyalty they show him. "You know nothing about loyalty when it comes to family", says the Samoan. Sikoa recalls that Sami is not in perfect condition. Solo enters the ring while his men take positions on the apron. Solo addresses the Canadian, assuring him he won’t attack him. No. He will wait until he is medically cleared and at 100% to go after him. Zayn takes the microphone to give him good news. Tonight he has received medical clearance, so they can settle their issues here and now. Solo starts taking off his jacket, when Zayn informs him of one more detail: he’s not alone.
Motor City Machine Guns, Rey Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura appear behind MFT to knock them to ringside, starting a brawl. Meanwhile, Sami unleashes a flurry of attacks on Sikoa, who ends up laid out in one of the corners. Zayn prepares to finish him with a Helluva Kick, but Talla Tonga puts his leader to safety. JC Mateo, Tonga Loa and Tama Tonga storm the ring to attack Zayn, but he quickly receives help from his allies. Together they end up throwing the heels out of the ring. MFT retreat backstage while the faces remain in the ring.
Jey Uso approaches Cody Rhodes as he warms up for his match. Cody greets his friend and congratulates him for his victory tonight. Jey offers support in his fight against Bronson Reed if things get complicated with The Vision. Cody thanks him. Jimmy Uso joins the conversation. Jimmy also offers to help Rhodes in case The Vision interfere and informs the champion that he spoke with CM Punk on the phone to be the fourth member of the WarGames team. The Usos wish Cody luck before leaving. Rhodes continues warming up for his match.
A furious Solo Sikoa demands that Nick Aldis give him a match against Sami Zayn. "Solo, I don’t have more time and you clearly have more enemies than just Sami Zayn", replies the General Manager before offering him an alternative. Aldis proposes that MFT face Zayn, Motor City Machine Guns, Shinsuke Nakamura and Rey Fenix in a traditional Survivor Series match in two weeks on the blue brand’s episode before the PLE. Nick leaves, and the broadcast suffers some interference. Afterwards, we see Uncle Howdy in the background watching Solo, who also leaves without noticing the presence of the leader of The Wyatt Sicks.
Zack Ryder is revealed as LA Knight’s opponent!
Last Time is Now Tournament - First Round Match
LA Knight vs. Zack Ryder
"Woo, Woo, Woo!", chant the fans. Ryder surprises LA Knight with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. LA Knight grabs Zack’s left arm to punish him. LA Knight blocks a Rough Ryder before seeking refuge at ringside. "The Megastar" returns to continue the match. Both men grapple. LA Knight drives Ryder into one of the corners.
LA Knight and Ryder exchange strikes. LA Knight ends the exchange with a clothesline. Action spills to ringside. LA Knight repeatedly slams Zack’s head against the announce table. Ryder sends "The Megastar" into the steel steps. Zack brings his opponent back into the ring, where he hits a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO.
LA Knight reverses a suplex into a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Ryder sends his rival into one corner. Zack repeats the move into the opposite corner. LA Knight pays him back before delivering a body drop. Both men struggle near the ropes. LA Knight knocks Zack down with a Russian Leg Sweep. LA Knight sends Zack into a corner before hitting a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO.
Ryder starts a counterattack. Zack drops LA Knight with a facebuster before striking him in a corner. Ryder hits a Broski Boot. 1..2..NO. LA Knight blocks Ryder’s next move and drops him with an inverted DDT. Zack surprises "The Megastar" with a Rough Ryder. 1..2..NO.
The action doesn’t stop. Zack jumps from the second rope looking for another Rough Ryder, but LA Knight catches him with a powerbomb out of nowhere! "The Megastar" grabs a dazed Zack and finishes him with a definitive Blunt Force Trauma. LA Knight covers him. 1..2..3.
Winner: LA Knight
Alexa Bliss talks with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY backstage. Alexa didn’t expect Charlotte Flair to react the way she did tonight. Rhea reminds her that the situation forces them to find two partners for WarGames. Bliss asks her to wait a moment, as she’ll try to talk to Flair about it. Suddenly, they are ambushed by The Kabuki Warriors, Lash Legend and Nia Jax. Rhea fights back, but is soon knocked out by Legend, who also kicks IYO in the stomach before throwing her against a production crate. Multiple officials intervene to separate the heels from their victims, who remain laid out on the floor.
Jade Cargill vs. B-Fab
B-Fab charges at Jade, but she barely reacts. B-Fab insists with a furious flurry of attacks that drives Cargill into a corner. Jade quickly recovers to deliver a Fallaway Slam. Cargill follows with a chokeslam while taunting her opponent. Jade executes a powerbomb. Cargill still refuses to cover her opponent, simply waiting for her to get up. Jade hits another powerbomb. "One more time!", chant the fans. Cargill delivers a Jaded. 1..2..3.
Winner: Jade Cargill
Michin enters the ring to check on B-Fab. Jade gets in Michin’s face and soon shoves her. Michin tries to respond, but the referee steps in. Cargill heads backstage while sending a message. "Bring me real competition! Feed me! Who’s next?", exclaims a confident champion before raising the title on the entrance ramp. "I’m that bitch", she adds before leaving.
Nick Aldis cuts a backstage promo announcing the last two first-round matches of the Last Time is Now tournament that will take place on the blue brand. Next week the following matches will be held:
Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes backstage. Hayes addresses The Miz directly, assuring him their conflict is far from over. "Mike, you may have won the battle, but the war has only just begun. See you soon", he says. Regarding the tournament, Carmelo knows that all participants have the same goal: to be the one with the privilege of retiring John Cena. "I’m one of them. Maybe 50% of the people ignore me. Maybe the other 50% knows I can get the job done. But I know 100% that if I get that opportunity, I won’t fail", he says. Bronson Reed (accompanied by Paul Heyman) interrupts the interview. "I’m about to go out there and finish Cody Rhodes. After that I’ll end John Cena’s career by finishing you next week", says a threatening Reed before leaving.
Aleister Black and Zelina deliver a video promo addressing Damian Priest. Aleister recalls everything the Puerto Rican has tried to do to him in recent weeks. "The only person who fears something is you. Fear in what we’ve forced you to become", says the Dutchman. Zelina boasts about making Damian break his code. "We promised we would corrupt you. And I think that’s exactly what we did", she says. Black states that it’s time to focus again on more important things. Specifically, those who hold world titles. "You see. I left fear behind the day I set foot in this place again and became something nobody wanted me to become: the enemy of all", says Aleister to end the promo.
Undisputed WWE Championship Match
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Bronson Reed (with Paul Heyman)
Both men watch each other before starting the match. Cody tries to bring Bronson down, but it’s Reed who manages to with a tackle. The Australian hits the champion with an elbowdrop. 1..2..NO. Rhodes ends up at ringside. Bronson follows him and drops him with another tackle. Reed brings Cody back into the ring to continue dominating.
Reed locks Rhodes in a crossface. Cody tries to recover, only to take a powerslam. Rhodes avoids an elbowdrop and takes refuge in a corner. But once there, he is crushed with a corner splash. Reed keeps striking the champion, sending him into a corner. Bronson traps Cody in another crossface. "Let’s go, Cody!", chant the fans.
Rhodes frees himself and surprises his rival with a Disaster Kick. Cody continues attacking the Australian, but Reed stuns him with a Death Valley Driver. 1..2..NO. Bronson climbs up to go for a Tsunami. Rhodes drops him. Reed crashes onto the mat. Cody hits Bronson with a Cody Cutter. 1..2..NO. The Australian escapes to ringside. Rhodes goes for a suicide dive, but Bronson stops him with a punch.
Bronson charges at Rhodes. Cody dodges, causing Reed to go over the barricade. Furious, Cody starts clearing the announce table, when Bron Breakker appears out of nowhere to attack the champion with a flying tackle.
Winner by disqualification: Cody Rhodes
Bron continues attacking Rhodes with help from Logan Paul, when The Usos rush out. The Samoans take control. Jey and Jimmy take down Bron with a double superkick before hitting a 1D on Logan. They go for a table and bring it into the ring. Jey and Jimmy place Paul on it and climb opposite corners, ready for a double Uso Splash, but Drew McIntyre appears to stop them!
After knocking out the Samoans, Drew props the table in one corner. A furious Nick Aldis appears on the entrance ramp to confront Paul Heyman, who again shows him the WarGames contract. Meanwhile, Jey surprises McIntyre with a superkick, only to be run over by a spear from Breakker. Jey’s body goes through the table. Jimmy tries to get revenge, but Logan knocks him out with a One Lucky Punch. Cody returns to fight his enemies, but Drew quickly catches him with a Claymore. McIntyre drags the champion to a corner, where Bronson crushes him with a Tsunami. Heyman enters the ring to hand the contract to McIntyre, who takes it with a sinister smile. Drew, Logan, Bron and Bronson pose over their victims as the show comes to an end.
