Charlotte Flair & Shotzi teamed up to take on IYO SKY & Bayley in an action-packed match on SmackDown. The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, made her presence felt, assisting Flair and Shotzi in defeating Damage CTRL. This victory came after weeks of Shotzi terrorizing Bayley, who had her green locks shorn by the devious group. The match saw back-and-forth action, but Asuka’s interference provided enough distraction for Shotzi to secure the win for her team. After the match, Asuka had a face-to-face showdown with IYO SKY, the WWE Women’s Champion.
In another SmackDown showdown, LA Knight accepted The Miz’s challenge for a rematch. However, his celebration was cut short when he was interrupted by a new duo, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. The interruption led to a match between Knight and Theory, with Waller providing guest commentary. Despite Waller’s interference, Knight emerged victorious, defeating Theory with his signature move, the BFT.
The Brawling Brutes, Butch and Ridge Holland, confronted The Judgment Day on SmackDown. The Brawling Brutes, fresh off their WWE Payback success, faced off against Finn Bálor and Damian Priest, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. The match was filled with wits and fits, with Holland and Butch showcasing their strength and agility. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio attempted to interfere but was met with a few Beats of the Bodhran from Butch. Ultimately, The Judgment Day prevailed, defeating The Brawling Brutes with two South of Heavens and a Coup de Grâce.
Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits made their presence known after The Judgment Day’s victory. They stood toe-to-toe with the champions, expressing their intentions to take over SmackDown.
AJ Styles faced off against Jimmy Uso in a thrilling match on SmackDown. Styles showcased his skills, rocking Jimmy with his offense. However, Jimmy put up a fight and narrowly escaped a Styles Clash attempt. Solo Sikoa, a member of The Judgment Day, appeared at the top of the ramp, causing a distraction. Styles capitalized on the opportunity and sent Jimmy crashing into Sikoa. Styles secured the win with a Phenomenal Forearm. After the match, the Judgment Day delivered Styles to the ravenous Sikoa, who put him down with a Samoan Spike.
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