WWE SmackDown took place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, as the road to WrestleMania 42 continued.
Randy Orton was set to meet his mystery partner, while Cody Rhodes stayed focused and aggressive heading into his feud. Rhea Ripley responded to Jade Cargill and her allies B-FAB and Michin. Trick Williams also invited Lil Yachty to the show, adding more attention to the episode.
WWE Smackdown Highlights
Randy Orton & Pat McAfee Segment
Randy Orton came out in his hometown and said he would win his 15th world title at WrestleMania 42. He said he’s doing it for himself and his family, not the fans, and warned that Cody Rhodes would leave empty-handed. Cody rushed the ring and attacked Orton, but Pat McAfee suddenly got involved and hit Cody low. Orton then used a chair while McAfee spoke, backing Orton and criticizing WWE. Orton kept attacking Cody, even stomping his chest and holding him down. Officials rushed in as Orton and McAfee left. Cody later managed to get up and walk out on his own.
Rhea Ripley vs Michin (Mia Yim)
Rhea Ripley faced “Michin” Mia Yim and controlled early with strikes, shoulder blocks, and a fallaway slam. Jade Cargill came to ringside, distracting Rhea, letting Yim hit a German suplex and take over. After the break, Yim tried to finish it, but Ripley countered and locked in the Prison Trap, forcing a submission win. After the match, B-FAB attacked, but Rhea fought back. Jade and Mia tried to outnumber her until IYO SKY ran in and helped clear the ring.
Tama Tonga vs Uncle Howdy
Tama Tonga faced Uncle Howdy in a hard-hitting match. After the break, both traded control, with Tonga using a claw hold and Howdy later locking in the mandible claw. Solo Sikoa came out with a lantern, distracting Howdy, but the referee warned him. Tonga said he didn’t need help, and the distraction backfired. Howdy took advantage, hit Sister Abigail, and got the pinfall win. After the match, Tonga and Solo argued, with Tonga rejecting the help.
Trick Williams & Lil Yachty Segment
Trick Williams came out with Lil Yachty to celebrate his first WrestleMania match. Trick invited Yachty to join him at WrestleMania and said he’ll do anything to win the United States title. Sami Zayn interrupted, saying he will humble Trick when they face off. Trick argued Sami wouldn’t be champion without him. Then Carmelo Hayes came out, demanding a rematch after losing earlier. Sami agreed Hayes deserved it and made the match official for later that night. Hayes refused a handshake and left. Trick mocked Sami, but Sami attacked him and knocked him out of the ring.
Aleister Black vs Matt Cardona
Aleister Black faced Matt Cardona, targeting Cardona’s injured forearm with stomps, knees, and the London Dungeon. Cardona fought back with dropkicks, clotheslines, and a wrecking ball dropkick. After the break, Cardona hit a front kick and Tiger Driver, but his arm limited him. They traded moves, including missile dropkicks and neckbreakers. In the end, Black hit his finishing move, Black Mass, and pinned Cardona for the victory.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair faced Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. The match started with Flair and Valkyria trading strikes while Bliss and Bayley fought outside. Valkyria hit a spinning wheel kick, but Charlotte responded with an STO backbreaker and reverse STO. Bliss hit a tornado DDT before the break. After the break, Bayley went on a hot streak with lariats and back suplexes, but Flair and Valkyria kept interfering. In the end, Bliss hit Natural Selection on Lyra for the pin, giving Bliss and Flair the win.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
Damian Priest and Ron “the Truth” Killings defended the WWE Men’s Tag Team titles against Kit Wilson and the Miz. Killings started strong, hitting moves on Wilson and Miz, but Wilson interfered. Priest then hit South of Heaven on Miz for the pin, with Engler counting despite Danhausen’s cursed arm interfering. Priest and Killings retained their titles after a tough, chaotic match.
Sami Zayn vs Carmelo Hayes – US Championship
Sami Zayn defended the WWE Men’s United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes. The match started with back-and-forth chops, wristlocks, and dropkicks. Hayes hit a Fade Away and a Tope Con Giro but injured his leg. Zayn took control with chops, a La Mistica, and a diving splash. Hayes missed Nothin’ But… and Zayn hit the Helluva Kick for the pin, keeping his title. Post-match, Trick Williams and Lil Yachty attacked Zayn, hit a Trickshot, and Williams posed with the US Title over him.
FAQs
Q. Who won the WWE Men’s Tag Team Championship match?
A. Damian Priest and Ron “the Truth” Killings defended their titles successfully.
Q. How did Sami Zayn retain the US Championship?
A. Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes by pinning him with the Helluva Kick.
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