WWE SmackDown was live on from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, as the build to WrestleMania 42 continued.
Royce Keys made his WWE TV debut after his Royal Rumble appearance. Cody Rhodes went after Randy Orton and Pat McAfee after last week’s attack. Drew McIntyre said he would expose the “real” Jacob Fatu. Sami Zayn also looked to get payback on Trick Williams for the previous week’s attack.
WWE Smackdown Highlights
Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, and Jade Cargill Face-Off
Rhea Ripley came to the ring and spoke on the mic. She congratulated Jade Cargill for finding her weakness by attacking IYO SKY and making things personal. She then called Jade out and said she wanted to fight her.
IYO SKY entered and said she understood Rhea’s anger because she felt the same after being attacked. She said Rhea would get her chance at WrestleMania, but tonight she wanted Jade herself. Rhea showed concern, saying IYO was not fully fit after Monday and offered to handle it instead.
IYO insisted she was ready and said she would even talk to Nick Aldis to make it happen. Nick Aldis then came out and confirmed the match. He announced that IYO SKY would face Jade Cargill in the main event tonight.
Alexa Bliss vs Bayley
The match between Alexa Bliss and Bayley started fast. Bliss went for an early cover, but Bayley responded with strikes. Bayley took control outside with a dropkick before the break.
After the break, Bliss hit shoulder blocks and dropkicks, but Bayley countered with a sunset flip powerbomb into the turnbuckles. Both kept trading big moves, including a DDT from Bliss and a Bayley-to-Belly, but neither could get the win.
The action spilled outside again, with distractions involving Charlotte Flair and Lyra Valkyria. Bayley hit a stunner and argued with Flair. In the confusion, Bliss reacted quickly.
Alexa Bliss won the match by pinfall with a schoolboy pin.
Humberto Carrillo vs Royce Keys
The match between Humberto Carrillo and Royce Keys started with Carrillo smiling and playing mind games, even slapping Keys early. Carrillo tried to escape to the outside, but Keys followed. Angel Garza interfered, helping Carrillo push Keys into the ring post.
Back in the ring, Carrillo hit a missile dropkick, but Keys kicked out at one. Carrillo stayed aggressive in the corner, but Keys powered back with a fallaway slam and a running powerslam. He kept control with a Stinger Splash and took out Garza with a lariat. Royce Keys won by pinfall.
Backstage, Royce Keys was interviewed after his win. He said this moment had been a long time coming and it felt special to do it in front of fans from the Bay Area. He added that now it was time to take things to a bigger stage worldwide. Solo Sikoa then showed up, reminded him of their past, and said he runs SmackDown. He told Keys that if he ever needed anything, his door was always open.
Cody Rhodes vs Pat McAfee Confrontation
Cody Rhodes came out and confronted Pat McAfee. He said Pat didn’t belong in wrestling and mocked him for acting like a superstar. Cody talked about respect for fans, calling them family, not just customers. He also said the crowd wanted to see Randy Orton, not McAfee.
Pat fired back, calling Cody fake and privileged. He insulted his look and family, then said if Orton didn’t win at WrestleMania, he would leave the business.
Cody challenged him and even called out GUNTHER. As things got heated, Orton appeared on the screen standing over Jelly Roll. He dragged him to the stage, which distracted Cody.
When Cody checked on Jelly Roll, Orton attacked from behind. A fight broke out in the ring. Jelly Roll tried to help, but Orton stopped him. Cody fought back, but McAfee and Orton teamed up. Orton hit a DDT, then smashed Cody with the title. Pat celebrated with Orton before leaving.
Jacob Fatu vs Tama Tonga
The match between Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga started physical. Tonga used dirty tactics early, but Fatu hit back with a moonsault, and a big dive to the outside. After the break, both traded heavy shots. Fatu stayed in control and ended the match with a double-jump moonsault to win by pinfall.
After the match, Drew McIntyre attacked Fatu from behind. He hit a Claymore and threw him into the steel steps. Drew then used handcuffs to chain Fatu to the ring post and beat him down. He slammed him into the post, hit Future Shock on the floor, and kept attacking even as Fatu started bleeding.
Drew continued the brutal assault, hitting another Claymore and whipping Fatu with his belt as officials tried to stop him.
Sami Zayn Promo
Sami Zayn came out to mixed reactions and spoke honestly. He said he could hear the boos and cheers and knew some people wanted change. He explained that his whole career he tried to give fans more than moments, giving them his real self. He said he cared about the fans who supported him through everything and promised he would stay true to himself.
Trick Williams then came out with Lil Yachty. Trick mocked Sami, saying fans were tired of him and claimed he would beat him at WrestleMania. Sami replied that real love from fans takes time and said Trick was still new. He warned him that at WrestleMania, he would test him and show if he was real or just talk. Lil Yachty backed Trick and said he would become the new champion.
Matt Cardona vs Trick Williams
The match between Matt Cardona and Trick Williams was already going on after the break. Trick stayed confident, while Sami Zayn watched from ringside. After another break, Cardona hit a facebuster and Broski Boot, but couldn’t finish. Trick fought back and both men exchanged big moves.
Zayn got involved on the apron, but Lil Yachty tried to stop him. Sami responded with a Helluva Kick on Yachty. Back in the ring, Cardona tried to steal it with a quick pin. In the end, Trick Williams hit the Trickshot and won by pinfall.
IYO SKY vs Jade Cargill
The match between IYO SKY and Jade Cargill started fast. IYO fought with a sleeper hold and fast counters, but Jade kept breaking free. She avoided strikes and hit a strong Liger Bomb, but IYO still kicked out. Jade then hit a wheelbarrow facebuster into the steel steps.
Jade Cargill finished the match with Jaded and won by pinfall. After the match, Rhea Ripley came out. Jade grabbed a chair but then backed off. Both stared each other down over IYO before Jade left, saying she would see Rhea at WrestleMania.
FAQs
Q. Who won Alexa Bliss vs Bayley?
A. Alexa Bliss won the match by pinfall after a fast schoolboy counter in a close fight.
Q. Who won the match between Royce Keys and Humberto Carrillo?
A. Royce Keys won by pinfall after hitting a spinning spinebuster.
Q. Who won the main event between IYO SKY and Jade Cargill?
A. Jade Cargill won by pinfall after hitting Jaded, and then stared down Rhea Ripley after the match.
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