SmackDown Highlights: WWE SmackDown was taped at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The show focused on the fallout from Night of Champions. Sami Zayn returned to SmackDown as the new Undisputed WWE Champion.
Rey Fenix defended the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo. Brie Bella faced Lainey Reid in a singles match.
Charlotte Flair teamed with Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green against Jade Cargill and her Baddies in a six-woman tag team match.
WWE SmackDown Highlights
Sami Zayn Celebrates WWE Title Win
New WWE Champion Sami celebrated his title win, thanking fans for their support while reminding them many had doubted him over the past six months. He said he never changed who he was and became champion by staying true to himself. Cody Rhodes interrupted to congratulate Zayn, but Sami questioned his motives.
Jey Uso then joined them, congratulated Zayn, and said the championship should return to the Bloodline. Sami refused, saying the title was already with family. Acting General Manager Adam Pearce then announced that Sami would defend the WWE Championship on Raw, while Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso would face each other later that night to determine the No. 1 contender.
Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, & Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill & the Baddies (B-FAB & “Michin” Mia Yim)
Jade Cargill and the Baddies defeated Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, and Tiffany Stratton in a six-woman tag team match. Tiffany started strong, but Jade and her teammates took control before the break. Charlotte made a comeback and eventually tagged in Chelsea Green, who brought energy with several quick attacks. The match broke down as all six women got involved. Chelsea nearly stole the win with a victory roll, but B-FAB distracted her at the right moment. Jade took advantage, hit Jaded on Green, and scored the pinfall to give her team the victory.
El Hijo del Vikingo vs Rey Fenix (AAA Cruiserweight Championship)
Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Championship with a hard-fought win over El Hijo del Vikingo. Vikingo started fast with quick counters and high-flying attacks. Fenix answered with a superkick and a frog splash for a near fall. Both men traded spectacular moves throughout the match, including dives to the outside and multiple close near falls. Vikingo came close to winning after landing an avalanche hurricanrana and a ring-post Poison Frankensteiner, but Fenix survived. In the closing moments, Fenix finished him with the Mexican Muscle Buster to retain the title.
Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes Heated Confrontation
WWE United States Champion Trick Williams came to the ring with Lil Yachty, but Carmelo Hayes interrupted and challenged him to another match. Hayes praised Trick’s popularity but said he treated the championship like an accessory instead of something earned through hard work. He asked for a title shot, but Trick refused, saying Hayes had already wasted his chance. Instead, Williams offered him a non-title match for next week. Before leaving, Trick slapped Hayes across the face and told him to mind his business. Hayes immediately responded with a tope con giro onto Williams, while Trick stopped Lil Yachty from getting involved.
Brie Bella vs Lainey Reid
Lainey Reid defeated Brie Bella after outside interference shifted the match. Brie started fast with mounted punches, a tornado DDT, and later connected with a missile dropkick. She looked close to winning after locking in the LeBell Lock, but Fallon Henley distracted her from ringside. Paige got involved by pulling Fallon off the apron and sending Jacy Jayne into the ring post, but Fallon responded by knocking Paige down. Brie released the submission to help Paige, giving Reid an opening. Back in the ring, Lainey capitalized on the distraction and finished Brie with a running knee for the pinfall victory.
“American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes vs “Main Event” Jey Uso (WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship #1 Contender’s Match)
Cody Rhodes defeated Jey Uso to become the No. 1 contender for the WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship. The two traded momentum throughout the match, with Jey landing a spear and a diving splash, while Cody answered with a Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes. Both men kicked out of each other’s biggest moves, keeping the contest evenly matched. Jey nearly stole the win with a small package and later locked in a sleeper hold, but Cody escaped. In the closing moments, Rhodes countered Jey’s offense, hit a second Cross Rhodes, and scored the pinfall to earn a championship match against Sami Zayn.
FAQs
Q. Who became the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship?
A. Cody Rhodes became the No. 1 contender by defeating Jey Uso.
Q. Who retained the AAA Cruiserweight Championship?
A. Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Championship.
Q. Who defeated Brie Bella on SmackDown?
A. Lainey Reid defeated Brie Bella after outside interference.
Q. Who will challenge Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship?
A. Cody Rhodes will challenge Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship.
Q. When will Sami Zayn defend the WWE Championship?
A. Sami Zayn will defend the WWE Championship on Raw.
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