WWE SmackDown Highlights:This episode of WWE SmackDown was a special TV episode that took place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. This episode was a go-home show for the upcoming premium live event, Crown Jewel, which will take place in the same arena on 11 October. This premium live event will have a special start time in India. Fans in India can watch it live on Netflix at 5:30 PM IST on 11 October.Â
This episode of SmackDown featured many great matches and shocking moments. We saw Sami Zayn calling out the SmackDown roster for another United States Championship open challenge. We also saw the continuation of the feud between Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre. It was already advertised that Aleister Black will face Damian Priest in a Last Man Standing match in the main event of this SmackDown episode.
WWE SmackDown Highlights:
Cody Rhodes starts the Show
Cody Rhodes started the show, and he addressed his upcoming match against Seth Rollins for the Crown Jewel Championship at the Crown Jewel premium live event. Cody said that he is not the only quarterback in the company, and he mentioned names like Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso, saying that they also carry the same weight as he does. Rhodes then said he is the only person who is above the level of Seth Rollins, and he is also the only person that Rollins can never defeat.
Sami Zaynâ€s U.S title Open Challenge
On this week’s episode of SmackDown, Sami Zayn delivered another open challenge for his United States Championship, and it was answered by Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura came out to the ring on his old theme and character, which received a huge pop from the Australian audience. The match went on for 20+ minutes, and received “This is Awesome†chants from the audience multiple times. At the end of the match, we saw Tama Tonga return with his old face paint look similar to his New Japan look, and after that, the rest of the members of the MFT also came out and attacked Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Drew McIntyre attacks Jaco Fatu
During a backstage segment, Jacob Fatu was talking to Cody, saying that after he is done with Seth Rollins, he is next in line for an opportunity for the WWE Undisputed Championship. After that, Fatu was brutally attacked by Drew McIntyre. Later in the show, it was confirmed that Drew McIntyre will face Jacob Fatu in a one-on-one match next week on SmackDown.
Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer vs Giulia & Kiana James
As it was confirmed last week, Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer faced the team of Kiana James and the Women’s United States Champion, Giulia, in a tag team match. The match went on for 15+ minutes, and at the end of the match, Stratton delivered the prettiest moonsault to Kiana James to secure the victory for her team via pinfall. After the match, Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer stood face to face with each other, raising their titles. Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer will face each other for the Womenâ€s Crown Jewel Championship at the Crown Jewel premium live event.
treet Profits Vs the Wyatt Sicks
The Wyatt Sicks defended their WWE Tag Team Championship against the Street Profits. At the end of the match, Lumis and Gacy delivered the Plague to Montez Ford and secured the victory via pinfall. After the match, we saw all the members of MFT confront the Wyatt Sicks, and during this face-off segment, the crowd chanted “Holy Shi*tâ€. This segment will eventually lead to a Tag Team Championship match between MFT and the Wyatt Sicks.
Aleister Black vs Damian Priest Last Man Standing match
As it was already announced, Aleister Black will face Damian Priest in a Last Man Standing match on this episode of SmackDown. This match went on 20+ minutes, and we saw the use of Steel Steps and Kendo Sticks in this match. At the end of the match, Priest and Black were in the middle of the audience, where we saw the return of Zelina Vega. She distracted Priest, and Black threw a fireball into the face of Priest and then delivered a Black Mass kick. After that, the referee counted to 10, and Priest couldn’t get up on his feet; with that, Aleister secured the victory in this Last Man Standing match.
FAQs
Q. What happened to the SmackDown viewership?
A.Last week, WWE SmackDown recorded the lowest viewership in the history of the SmackDown, with only around 1.03 million viewers.
Q. Did WWE fire Road Dogg from SmackDown?
A.WWE did not fire Road Dogg as the head writer of SmackDown, but due to the recent backlash, he will join a few other new writers to ensure that the show is enjoyable for the fans.
Q. Is Cody Rhodes a part of the WWE’s Raw roster?
A. Cody is not a part of WWE RAW; he is a part of the SmackDown brand.
Q. Will WWE’s Crown Jewel be streamed live in India?
A. In India can watch WWEâ€s premium live event, Crown Jewel, live on Netflix at 5:30 PM IST on 11 October.
Q. Who is the current WWE Womenâ€s Crown Jewel Champion?
A.Liv Morgan is the current and the first ever Womenâ€s Crown Jewel Champion. However, she is currently injured, and this year’s Women’s Crown Jewel match will take place in Australia, and it will be Tiffany Stratton vs Stephanie Vaquer.
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