Friday Night SmackDown Recap: Tribal Warfare Continues Between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso
This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown left us with more questions about the upcoming “TRIBAL COMBAT” match between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso at SummerSlam. The match, which is a No DQ, Anything Goes match, will not only determine the WWE Universal champion but also the status of the Tribal Chief. Let’s dive into the details.
The show kicked off with Jey Uso addressing the audience, expressing his loyalty to Roman Reigns and his belief in the cause. However, Reigns has broken the family by turning against Jimmy and now Jey is determined to take him down.
Reigns, on the other hand, tried to shift blame onto Jey, claiming that he screwed over his own brother and wouldn’t have been in this position if it weren’t for Jimmy’s injury. The power-hungry Reigns couldn’t stand the idea that anyone could think they have a chance against him.
But Jey had a powerful response, reminding Reigns that he had already beaten him before. The tension between them was palpable, and the audience was fully invested in Jey’s quest to dethrone Reigns.
Later in the show, Grayson Waller approached Jey backstage, only to receive a punch in the mouth. This led to a match between them, which Jey won in front of Reigns. Reigns then sent Solo Sikoa after Jey, but Jey managed to overcome both of them before Reigns himself entered the ring and ate a spear from Jey. The crowd erupted with excitement, showing their support for Jey as the potential victor.
Unfortunately, the show ended with Sikoa and Reigns getting the upper hand on Jey, leaving us all hoping for a different outcome at SummerSlam.
On a lighter note, LA Knight had another standout segment of the week. Hit Row, a group that Knight loves to run down, faced him in a match, and Knight emerged victorious. The crowd was fully behind Knight, and it’s a promising sign for his future in WWE.
Later in the night, Knight campaigned to be added to the battle royal match at SummerSlam, and his request was granted by Adam Pearce. The anticipation for Knight’s entrance at Ford Field is building, and it’s bound to be an electric moment.
In other matches and segments, Santos Escobar defeated Rey Mysterio, earning a shot at Austin Theory and the United States championship. The match was stopped due to a potential injury to Mysterio, emphasizing the importance of safety in wrestling.
Bobby Lashley took The Street Profits under his wing, considering them major players in WWE. Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair teamed up to face Women’s Tag Team Champions Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green, proving that they can coexist as teammates despite their upcoming title match.
Bayley and Iyo Sky had a disagreement, but they seem to be on the same page for now. Shotzi continues to target Bayley, and Asuka made an appearance, reminding everyone of the looming Money in the Bank contract.
Karl Anderson faced Karrion Kross in a solo match but was quickly defeated. Grayson Waller once again referenced The Rock during his match against Jey Uso, leaving fans curious about where this storyline might lead.
Overall, this episode of Friday Night SmackDown delivered on the ongoing tribal warfare between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. The audience is fully invested in Jey’s quest to d