WWE SmackDown took place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The show continued the build toward Crown Jewel. Roxanne Perez challenged Chelsea Green for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley defended their tag team titles against the Baddies. Bakusai also faced the Sons of Haku in a non-title match. Blake Monroe and Giulia faced each other in a street fight.
WWE SmackDown Highlights
Rey Fenix Confronts Sami Zayn on WWE SmackDown
Sami Zayn addressed the crowd and explained why he believed he was the smartest man in WWE. He said everyone in the locker room was targeting him and warned against disrespecting him. Rey Fenix interrupted, reminding Sami that Penta was his brother and warning him not to disrespect his family. Trick Williams then challenged Sami, mocking his experience and reminding him that he had beaten him for the United States Championship. Trick demanded a title rematch, but Sami refused. When Trick grabbed Johnny Gargano, Sami attacked him before escaping with his allies. General Manager Nick Aldis then booked Sami and Gargano against Fenix and Trick for later that night.
Chelsea Green (c) vs Roxanne! Perez (WWE Women’s Championship)
Chelsea Green defeated Roxanne Perez with the Killswitch to retain the WWE Women’s Championship. Both women traded near-falls before Perez targeted Chelsea’s shoulder against an exposed turnbuckle bolt. Green fought back after the break, but Raquel Rodriguez interfered and helped Perez nearly secure the victory. IYO SKY arrived and attacked Rodriguez, allowing the match to continue. After Chelsea’s win, Liv Morgan and Judgment Day attacked her, but IYO tried to make the save. Tiffany Stratton returned and helped clear the ring alongside IYO. Liv then attempted to cash in her Money in the Bank contract, but Raquel and Roxanne stopped her from completing the cash-in.
Blake Monroe vs Giulia (Street Fight)
Blake Monroe defeated Giulia in a brutal Street Fight after hitting the Neutralizer for the pinfall victory. Giulia attacked Monroe before the match officially began, and both women quickly brought weapons into the fight. Monroe used a kendo stick before Giulia fought back and sent her into the timekeeper’s area. After the break, the brawl moved backstage, where Giulia smashed Monroe’s face into a mirror. They continued fighting near the stage, with Giulia hitting Arrivederci at the top of the ramp. Monroe later delivered a superplex onto a pile of chairs before countering Giulia’s Neutralizer attempt and securing the win.
Cody Rhodes Challenges Randy Orton at WWE Crown Jewel
Randy Orton addressed Cody Rhodes and questioned whether he could punt him without hesitation again. Orton said he was proud of Cody for finally crossing that line but believed he would hesitate when they faced each other. Cody interrupted and accused Orton of becoming a coward, reminding him of the damage he had caused to legends throughout his career. He called himself the Legend Killer Killer and challenged Orton to stop talking. General Manager Nick Aldis and WWE officials separated them before the situation escalated. Aldis then announced Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for Crown Jewel. Cody requested a Last Man Standing match, and Orton accepted.
Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley (c) vs the Baddies (B-FAB & “Michin” Mia Yim) (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
The Baddies, consisting of B-FAB and Michin, defeated Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley to become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. The champions started strongly, with Bliss and Paxley combining for several attacks against B-FAB. After the break, Alexa fought back with shoulder blocks, a DDT, and a satellite DDT on Michin. Paxley also took control but missed a 450 splash from the top rope. As Tatum attempted Cemetery Drive, Jade Cargill interfered with a cheap shot to her jaw. Michin then hit the Styles Clash and secured the pinfall, ending Bliss and Paxley’s title reign.
Johnny Gargano, “Absolute” Ricky Saints, & Sami Zayn vs Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M & Rey Fenix) & Trick Williams
The Lucha Brothers and Trick Williams defeated Johnny Gargano, Ricky Saints, and Sami Zayn in a six-man tag team match. The action was already underway when Zayn and Rey Fenix traded big moves before Gargano tagged in. Penta el Zero M took control with lariats and superkicks, but Saints repeatedly interrupted his attempts to finish Gargano. The match later saw Trick and Sami exchange strikes before Trick hit a lariat and a Trick Shot. Saints nearly stole the victory with a roll-up, but Trick recovered and delivered the Book End to secure the pinfall. After the match, both teams stared each other down.
FAQs
Q. Who won the WWE Women’s Championship match on SmackDown?
A. Chelsea Green defeated Roxanne Perez to retain her title.
Q. Who won the Street Fight between Blake Monroe and Giulia?
A. Blake Monroe defeated Giulia after hitting the Neutralizer.
Q. Which match was announced for WWE Crown Jewel?
A. Cody Rhodes will face Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match.
Q. Who became the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions?
A. B-FAB and Michin defeated Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley to win the titles.
Q. Who won the six-man tag team match on SmackDown?
A. Penta, Rey Fenix, and Trick Williams defeated Johnny Gargano, Ricky Saints, and Sami Zayn.
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