SmackDown Highlights: WWE SmackDown took place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. The show continued the road to Sunday Night’s Main Event.
CM Punk defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens.
Blake Monroe made her main roster in-ring debut against Giulia. Damian Priest and Ron Killings also received their tag title rematch against the Sons of Haku.
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton also continued their ongoing storyline.
WWE SmackDown Highlights
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton Nearly Come to Blows
Cody Rhodes challenged Randy Orton to fight before their scheduled match. Nick Aldis stopped them and warned both men. He said they would lose their WWE Championship opportunity if either man attacked the other before Sunday Night’s Main Event. Orton agreed to wait, calling himself Mr. Professional. He then mocked Cody and said Rhodes was not capable of ending the Legend Killer. Cody fired back and said he had learned from Orton and would eventually defeat him. Rhodes promised to end Orton’s legendary career and called it a spoiler, not a prediction.
Damian Priest & Ron “the Truth” Killings vs MFTs (Talla & Tama Tonga) (c) (WWE Men’s Tag Team Championship)
Damian Priest and Ron Killings challenged the MFTs for the WWE Men’s Tag Team Championship. The champions controlled parts of the match with strong teamwork. Priest and Killings also hit several big moves and dives. Killings nearly won after a roll-up on Tama. Talla broke up the pin and saved the match. Priest was later taken out near the apron. Tama and Talla then isolated Killings. The MFTs finished him with Red Cross for the pinfall. They retained the WWE Men’s Tag Team Championship. After the match, Priest helped Killings up and hugged him.
Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton Discuss Injuries
Chelsea Green met Tiffany Stratton outside the trainer’s room. Green called them “injury twins” and thanked Tiffany for helping her. Stratton told Chelsea to focus on keeping her WWE Women’s Championship. Paige then gave Green some encouragement and said she could hold the title for a long time. Fatal Influence arrived and mocked Chelsea over her championship reign. Paige said she already missed having championship gold. She also hinted at going after Jacy Jayne’s United States Championship. Jayne dismissed the idea and said Fatal Influence would soon add more gold to their collection.
Trick Williams Gets Another U.S. Title Chance
Trick Williams demanded another WWE United States Championship match against Baron Corbin. Corbin refused, saying Trick had already lost twice. Lil Yachty then attacked Corbin with the Trick Stick. Trick joined Yachty and helped send Corbin out of the ring. Corbin accepted a new challenge for Sunday Night’s Main Event. However, he added a condition before giving Trick another title shot. Lil Yachty must survive five minutes against him first. If Yachty wins, Trick gets another championship opportunity. If Corbin wins, Trick and Yachty are finished with him. Yachty accepted the challenge despite looking unsure.
Lash Legend vs Tiffany Stratton
Lash Legend defeated Tiffany Stratton after a hard-fought match. Tiffany started fast with several dropkicks and a handspring back elbow. Lash used her power to take control and kept Tiffany grounded. Stratton fought back with a Stunner and crucifix driver. She later went for the senton, but Lash moved out of the way. Legend then hit Lash Extension for the pinfall victory. After the match, Jax attacked Tiffany and helped Lash beat her down. Chelsea Green rushed to the ring with a kendo stick. She chased them away and checked on Tiffany.
Finn Balor and GUNTHER Confront Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens was interviewed ahead of his WWE Championship match against CM Punk. Finn Balor interrupted and said he was glad Owens returned. He also wanted a warning before Owens interrupted his match. GUNTHER then arrived and warned Owens about his match against Punk. He said Owens needed to win or face losing in front of his friends and family. GUNTHER also dismissed Balor as a former version of himself. Owens joked about GUNTHER’s accent before Finn encouraged him to beat Punk. Balor said he would be waiting afterward for a championship opportunity.
CM Punk (c) vs Kevin Owens (WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship)
CM Punk retained the WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship against Kevin Owens. Owens controlled much of the early action and hit Punk with a splash through the announce desk. Punk fought back and survived several major moves. Owens trapped Punk in the Sharpshooter, but Punk reached the ropes. Later, referee Dan Engler was knocked out during the match. Sami Zayn interfered and attacked Punk. Owens refused to use the championship belt, but Zayn hit him with it. Punk then hit the Go to Sleep and won. Afterward, Zayn attacked both Punk and Owens with the title belt.
FAQs
Q. Who won the WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship?
A. CM Punk retained the title against Kevin Owens.
Q. Who won the WWE Men’s Tag Team Championship?
A. The MFTs retained the titles against Damian Priest and Ron Killings.
Q. Who attacked CM Punk after his match?
A. Sami Zayn attacked Punk and Kevin Owens after the match.
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