The night kicked off with the 16-time world champion John Cena welcoming the fans to the season premiere of “SmackDown.”
The night kicked off with the 16-time world champion John Cena welcoming the fans to the season premiere of “SmackDown.” However, before he could even begin to address the WWE Universe the arena erupted as the Universal Champion Roman Reigns made his way to the ring alongside Solo Sikoa and the ever-present Paul Heyman.
Reigns known for his commanding presence wasted no time in demanding acknowledgment from the audience. He took verbal shots at Cena making it clear that he wasn’t interested in a friendly conversation. The tension in the arena was palpable as Reigns warned Cena to leave the ring unless he wanted to face the wrath of The Bloodline.
Cena ever the showman assured Reigns that he wasn’t there to challenge him. Instead, he came to acknowledge Reigns’ historic 1,000-plus days as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Cena acknowledged that he hadn’t earned the right to challenge the Tribal Chief but he knew someone who had.
The unexpected guest of the evening LA Knight strutted to the ring taking shots at Reigns and directly challenging his claim as “The Head of the Table” and “Tribal Chief.” Knight declared himself the fastest-rising star in “SmackDown” history but before he could continue Jimmy Uso blindsided him setting the stage for an upcoming showdown.
The confrontation didn’t end there as Knight dared Solo Sikoa to a match later in the evening promising a thrilling clash between two rising stars.
In a tag team battle that showcased the physicality and intensity of WWE’s tag team division, Pretty Deadly faced off against The Brawling Brutes. Prince and Butch began the action with both teams displaying their prowess in the ring. The match was a testament to the relentless spirit of these teams with high-flying moves and hard-hitting strikes keeping fans engaged throughout. In the end, it was Pretty Deadly who emerged victorious but not without a fight.
The SmackDown Women’s Division continued to shine as Bayley squared off against Zelina Vega. The two talented competitors put on a hard-hitting match that had the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. In a surprising turn of events, Bayley secured the win but not without a valiant effort from Vega. This match showcased the depth of talent in the women’s division and left fans eagerly anticipating what was to come.
In a pivotal moment for WWE, Triple H took to the ring to make a major announcement regarding the company’s Premium Live Event schedule. He expressed his gratitude to Adam Pearce for his contributions as a WWE official and then introduced Pearce as the new General Manager of “Raw.”
However, the surprises didn’t end there. Dominik Mysterio interrupted Triple H and expressed his concerns about Damian Priest and Finn Balor’s upcoming Undisputed Tag Team Championship rematch. Triple H assured Dominik that he was talking to the wrong people and introduced the new General Manager of “SmackDown,” Nick Aldis.
Aldis wasted no time in addressing the trade between “SmackDown” and “Raw,” adding an intriguing element to the ongoing rivalry. But the biggest surprise of the evening came when Kevin Owens revealed himself as the newest member of the “SmackDown” roster delivering a stunning Stunner to Dominik Mysterio.
The Undisputed Tag Team Championship was on the line in a thrilling matchup that pitted Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. The action was fast-paced and hard-hitting with all four superstars leaving no room for error. Rhodes and Uso managed to retain their championship but the challenge from Waller and Theory was a testament to their abilities.
The night featured another clash between two rising stars as LA Knight faced Solo Sikoa. The match was a rollercoaster of high-impact moves and incredible athleticism. Knight secured the victory after a hard-fought battle but the surprises weren’t over yet.
Roman Reigns in a shocking turn of events speared Knight out of nowhere reminding everyone why he’s the Universal Champion. The show went off the air with Reigns holding up his signature symbol leaving fans with a taste of the intense rivalries and showdowns that “SmackDown” has in store.
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