WWE Smackdown Highlights: WWE SmackDown returned tonight from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The show had fallout from the Elimination Chamber event in Chicago. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre faced Cody Rhodes for the title. The winner would face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. Rhea Ripley appeared to challenge Jade Cargill for WrestleMania. Carmelo Hayes made a U.S. title open challenge, and there was more action on the show.
WWE Smackdown Highlights
Randy Orton opens the show
Randy Orton came to the ring after winning the Elimination Chamber and said he was proud to be going back to the WrestleMania main event. He talked about how WrestleMania is never guaranteed, even after 20 appearances, and said he earned this spot through hard work. He said he didn’t know who he would face yet but was confident he would leave WrestleMania 42 with the championship belt.
Then Trick Williams came out and said he deserved a title shot at WrestleMania too. He joked about hearing voices like Orton but said he wanted to challenge him face to face. As Williams got into the ring, Orton suddenly struck with an RKO out of nowhere, ending the confrontation quickly while the crowd reacted loudly.
Carmelo Hayes (c) vs El Hijo del Dr. Wagner, Jr.
Carmelo Hayes defended his title against El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. in a fast match. In the end, Hayes landed his finishing move, Nothin’ But Net, to win and keep the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Hayes showed respect by helping Wagner up and raising his hand, and Wagner returned the respect by lifting Hayes’ hand too.
Nia Jax and Lash Legend Title Celebration
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, celebrated their title win and warned the division that nobody could stop them. They bragged about being dominant and invited challengers.
Then Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair came out and said the champions only won before because of cheating. They challenged them directly.
After that, Giulia and Kiana James also stepped up and wanted a title shot. While both teams argued, Nick Aldis stopped the talking and made them fight for the chance at a title match by booking the two teams in a match right away.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs Giulia & Kiana James
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair worked well together early, using quick tags and attacks to keep control. Bliss used dropkicks and strikes, while Flair added power moves and her Flair Flip move from the corner.
Giulia and Kiana James fought back with strong strikes and throws. Giulia hit German suplexes and hard kicks, while James added power moves and tried to slow the pace. The match became chaotic with all four women trading big moves.
In the end, Flair hit Natural Selection on Giulia to win the match. Bliss and Flair became the new #1 contenders for the Women’s Tag Team Titles.
Damian Priest & Ron “the Truth” Killings vs Motor City Machine Guns vs Fraxiom vs Los Garza vs Wyatt 6
Damian Priest and Ron Killings worked together well in the final stretch. Priest used power moves like the South of Heaven slam, while Killings used speed attacks and his STF submission to wear down opponents. Axiom and Nathan Frazer started strong with fast tags and double-team attacks but were eliminated by Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillos.
The Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy team tried to fight back but were eliminated after interference and a roll-up pin. In the end, Priest hit the finishing slam to win, making his team #1 contenders for the tag titles.
Drew McIntyre (c) vs Cody Rhodes for Undisputed Men’s Championship
“American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre tore the house down in a brutal, high-stakes battle for the WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship. The fight spilled from the ring to the ramp, announce desk, and back, with both men hitting superplexes, Cross Rhodes, Claymores, and power moves.
Interference from Jacob Fatu prevented McIntyre from using a steel chair. In the end, Rhodes hit an Avalanche Cody Cutter into a Cross Rhodes for the pin, winning the title and celebrating in the turnbuckles.
FAQs
Q. Which team won the multi-team tag match?
A. Damian Priest and Ron Killings won the match and became #1 contenders for the tag team titles after Priest hit his finishing slam.
Q. Who won the WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship
A. Cody Rhodes won the title by defeating Drew McIntyre with an Avalanche Cody Cutter followed by Cross Rhodes.
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