WWE SmackDown Results 5/16/25

WWE SmackDown Results 5/16/25
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, North Carolina

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett) 

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

Transcription by Josh Lopez

The Bloodline & LA Knight Segment 

Solo Sikoa: Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome the man who helped keep the United States Championship in this family, my man, JC Mateo. When Roman lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, he ruined everything for my family. He ruined everything. We lost everything. But now, I’m here to take it all back. And that starts with me, by winning the qualifying match, going onto Money In The Bank, grabbing that briefcase, and then going after the title, bringing the title back to this family, where it all belongs. And if there’s anybody in the back that tries to step in front of me, they will get dealt with by my man, JC, and The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu. Oh, yeah, check it out, because they better get in where they fit in, because I’m all gas and no brakes.

– Jacob Fatu snatches the microphone away from Solo.

Jacob Fatu: Let’s keep it 100. Don’t you ever get this thing twisted over here. I told y’all I was bringing the US Title to the family. And I told you, I was gonna do it with you or without you. And if anybody gets in my way, well, line them up, because I’ll deal with them all by myself. Because at the end of the day, Jacob Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it, Yadamean?

Solo Sikoa: Yadamean? Yeah! Of course, I know what you mean. Everybody knows what you mean. I know what you mean, JC knows what you mean, okay? But Jacob, don’t worry, you gotta understand something. The reason I’m doing all of this is because I love you. Everything I’m doing is to help. Jacob, look at your shoulder, what is that? That’s proof. That’s proof of me telling you, that I love you, Jacob. But there’s something I need to hear from you. You remember that thing you used to tell me all the time? Remember, you used to say it, loud and proud, every minute of the day. What was that? How did you use to say that? What was it?

Jacob Fatu: I love you, Solo.

Solo Sikoa: No, that ain’t it. That’s not how you used to say it. Everybody here knows how you say it. You used to say it, loud and proud. Jacob, come on, man, tell them how you used to say it. Jacob, who do you love? Tell them who you love, tell them what you used to say.

LA Knight’s music hits. Knight pulls JC Mateo out of the ring. Knight is throwing haymakers at Mateo. Knight runs away from Solo and Jacob.

– B-Fab gives Michin some encouragement ahead of her MITB Qualifying Match. B-Fab says that the MITB Briefcase would look good on Michin, and having tag team title gold at the same time would make it much better. Chelsea Green joins the conversation. Chelsea says that if anybody is going to win the MITB Ladder Match it’s going to be the MVP of last year’s MITB. Once she wins, she’s going to implement a beautiful social economic policy, with the trickle-down effects that will lower interest rates for The Secret Hervice. Chelsea gets scared as Alexa Bliss walks by. Alexa tells Chelsea that she’ll see her out there. B-Fab reminds The Secret Hervice that they’re banned from ringside. Chelsea wants to put tariffs on mediocrity, starting with Alexa Bliss, B-Fab and Michin.

First Match: Chelsea Green vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Michin In A Women’s Money In The Bank Qualifying Match

Michin SuperKicks Green after the bell rings. Michin gives Bliss a high five. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Michin with a side headlock takeover. Bliss reverses the hold. Michin whips Bliss across the ring. Michin blocks The Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Michin whips Bliss across the ring. Bliss ducks a clothesline from Michin. Bliss sweeps out the legs of  Green. Michin dropkicks Green to the floor. Rollup Exchange. Bliss with a drop toe hold. Bliss with a cradle rollup for a two count. Michin answers with a bodyscissors rollup for a two count. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Bliss and Michin dropkicks Green off the ring apron. Double Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Michin rolls Green back into the ring. Michin yanks Bliss off the apron. Green lands The Suicide Dive. Green poses for the crowd. Green tosses Bliss and Michin around the ringside area. Green rolls Bliss back into the ring. Green hooks the outside leg for a two count.

Green slams Bliss head on two turnbuckle pads. Green drives Bliss face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Green with The Bow & Arrow Stomp into the bottom turnbuckle pad for a two count. Green dumps Bliss out of the ring. Wade Barrett pledges his allegiance to Green. Green throws Bliss into the barricade. Green tugs on Bliss’s hair. Green rolls Bliss back into the ring. Green with clubbing blows to Bliss’s back. Green kicks Michin off the apron. Bliss rolls Green over for a two count. Bliss with heavy bodyshots. Bliss with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Green drives Bliss face first into the canvas. Green takes a bow. Michin with Two German Suplex’s. Green decks Michin with a back elbow smash. Michin blocks a boot from Green. Michin with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count.

Michin delivers her combination offense to Bliss. Michin with Two Overhead Kicks. Michin starts twerking. Michin with a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count. Michin hooks the outside leg of Green for a two count. Michin punches Green in the back. Green denies Eat Defeat. Green avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Green bops Bliss on the forehead. Michin drops Bliss with The Big Boot. Both ladies are knocked down after a Double Roundhouse Kick. Forearm Exchange. Bliss slaps Green in the face. Bliss with a straight right hand. Bliss with a basement dropkick. Bliss is fired up. Michin blasts Bliss with The Shotgun Dropkick. Green goes for The Unprettier, but Michin counters with Eat Defeat for a two count. Bliss ducks a clothesline from Michin. Bliss with The Tornado DDT. Michin is in the drop zone. Bliss hits The Twisted Bliss. Green tosses Bliss out of the ring. Green connects with The Unprettier. Bliss wisely pulls Michin out of the ring. Green is pissed. Bliss ducks a backfist from Green. Bliss plants Green with The Sister’s Abigail to pickup the victory.

Winner: Alexa Bliss via Pinfall  

– We get a video recap of DIY attacking Fraxiom last week following their big victory over The Street Profits.

Second Match: Fraxiom vs. DIY 

Axiom and Tommaso Ciampa will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Axiom dropkicks Ciampa. Axiom tags in Frazer. Short-Arm Reversal by Axiom. Axiom applies The Grounding Octopus Stretch. Frazer with a running basement dropkick. Axiom thrust kicks the midsection of Gargano. Frazer kicks Gargano in the chest. Axiom dropkicks Gargano to the floor. The Dive Train. Frazer rolls Ciampa back into the ring. Frazer tags in Axiom. Axiom dives over Ciampa. Axiom ducks a clothesline from Ciampa. Gargano trips Axiom from the ring apron. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Ciampa tags in Gargano. Gargano with a Running Lariat on the floor. Gargano throws Axiom into the ringside barricade. DIY Pose. Gargano rolls Axiom back into the ring. Axiom slaps Gargano in the chest. Axiom with a chop/forearm combination. Gargano bodyslams Axiom into the ropes. DIY has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Axiom with two overhand chops. Ciampa drives his knee into the midsection of Axiom. Axiom with a running forearm shot to Gargano. Axiom dives over Ciampa. Frazer and Gargano are tagged in.

Frazer with The Springboard Double Axe Handle Strike. Frazer SuperKicks Ciampa off the apron. Frazer with a running chop. Gargano reverses out of the irish whip from Frazer. Frazer showcases his speed and agility. Frazer drops Gargano with The SlingBlade. Frazer ducks a clothesline from Gargano. Frazer turns a Springboard MoonSault into a Reverse DDT. Frazer with The Running Shooting Star Press for a two count. Frazer is shocked. Gargano avoids The Phoenix Splash. Gargano rocks Frazer with a forearm smash. Frazer with a Rising Knee Strike. Frazer goes for The Springboard MoonSault, but Gargano counters with The SuperKick. Gargano tags in Ciampa. SuperKick/Fairy Tale Ending Combination for a two count. Gargano dumps Axiom out of the ring. Gargano with The Slingshot Pescado. Ciampa hits Project Ciampa for a two count.

Frazer dodges The Running Pump Knee Strike. Gargano tags himself in. Gargano knocks Axiom off the apron. Gargano kicks Frazer in the face. Frazer with The Step Up Enzuigiri. Frazer has Gargano perched on the top turnbuckle. Gargano blocks The SuperKick. Frazer with an Enzuigiri to Ciampa. Axiom made the blind tag. Frazer with The SuperPlex. SuperKick/BrainBuster Combination. Ciampa breaks up the cover with The Running Pump Knee Strike. Gargano and Axiom are trading back and forth shots. Chop Exchange. Forearm Exchange. Gargano blocks The O’Connor Roll. Gargano SuperKicks Axiom. Gargano rolls Axiom over for a two count. Axiom applies The Omoplata. Ciampa is trying to rip off Axiom’s mask. Frazer SuperKicks Ciampa. Gagrano SuperKicks Frazer. Gargano goes for another rollup, but Axiom shifts his weight over to pickup the victory. After the match, DIY attacks Fraxiom from behind. DIY gangs up on Fraxiom. The Motor City Machine Guns appears. Enzuigiri/Flatliner Combination to Ciampa on the floor. Gargano begs for mercy. Sabin blasts Gargano with The PK.

Winner: Fraxiom via Pinfall 

– Rey Fenix runs into Andrade El Idolo in the backstage area. Fenix was happy that they took care of business with Los Garza last week. Idolo says that maybe he’ll see Fenix in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Fenix was really grateful to have a WrestleMania moment, but the fire within him is burning up more than ever. He’s ready for the next level, and that’s called Mr. Money In The Bank. Solo asks Andrade where’s LA Knight at. Andrade claims that he doesn’t speak English. Solo says that he’s wasting time and decides to walk away.

– Next week on SmackDown, Fraxiom will have a rematch with The Street Profits, this time it will be for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

R-Truth Segment 

Wade Barrett: R-Truth, thank you for joining me. I know you’re a busy man, so I’m going to get straight to it. The Backlash Press Conference, John Cena AA’d you through a table. What is going on between the two of you?

R-Truth: Wade, life is tough. Just the constant pressure, man, the career, family, friends, bills. Regardless of what’s going on in your world, you can always depend on John Cena. When you feel like you wanted to quit, what did John Cena say, Never Give Up. You didn’t know where it was gonna come. You didn’t think it was going to happen. What did John Cena say, your time is now. Hustle, Loyalty, Respect. Those are not just words, Wade, it’s a beacon of light. And if John Cena did it, so could you.

Wade Barrett: Truth, listen to yourself, this sounds crazy. You won John Cena the match at Backlash. You prevented John Cena from being punted. And look how he repaid you, and you want to sing that guy’s praises?

R-Truth: Wade, John Cena won that match on his own, you don’t know John Cena like I know John Cena. That man at the press conference was not John Cena. The John that I know, he wouldn’t turn his back on the people that support and love him. The John that I know, he wouldn’t talking about ruining wrestling, putting his friend, brother through a table. I don’t want to fight John, but if I have to beat him back into his senses, then I’ll do it. I’m going to do it. I already talked to Nick Aldis. It’s set. Saturday Night’s Main Event. Wade, John Cena is the greatest of all-time, but I remember what my hero told me, face the impossible, never give up. And regardless of what happens Saturday night, I’m gonna walk out with my head held high, because I’m gonna live by three words: Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect. That’s what’s up.

Wade Barrett: Well, Truth, this has been enlightening, and best of luck against John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Damian Priest Promo

Drew, it feels like we’re stuck in a cycle. You get involved in my business, I get involved in yours, and we sabotage each other until we destroy everything. I’m banged up. I’m frustrated. But most of all, I’m pissed at myself, for forgetting stuck in this vortex that is Drew McIntyre’s petty, childish, vindictive bullshit. We need a conclusion, Drew. At Saturday Night’s Main Event, a simple match won’t do it, I want to hurt you really bad, I want you to feel real pain. I want to bash your face in, so bad, that the hospital will need dental records to identify you. Anarchy, violence, I want this to happen inside a Steel Cage. I hope this is what you wanted, Drew, because it’s what you’re going to get. The cycle ends here.

– The Miz will be the host of the reboot American Gladiators on Amazon Prime.

Third Match: Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes w/The Miz 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Hayes applies a side headlock. Hayes rolls out of a wrist lock from Black. Hayes scores the ankle pick. Hayes grabs a side headlock. Hayes backs Black into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Black turns Hayes over. Hayes slaps Black in the face. Misfired Clotheslines. Hayes drops down on the canvas. Arm-Drag Exchange. Black drops Hayes with a shoulder tackle. Hayes sweeps out the legs of Black. Double Kip Up. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Hayes avoids The Black Mass. Black is playing mind games with Hayes. Black blocks The SuperKick from Hayes. Hayes decks Black with a back elbow smash. Black reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Hayes goes for The Springboard Clothesline, but Black counters with The Big Boot. Hayes regroups on the outside. Black prepares for The Orihara MoonSault. Miz wisely rolls Hayes back inside the ring. Hayes lands The SomerSault Plancha. Hayes rolls Black back into the ring. Hayes delivers The Fade Away for a two count.

Hayes has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Black kicks Hayes off the top turnbuckle. Black ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Black scores two elbow knockdowns. Black delivers his combination offense. Black sweeps out the legs of Hayes. Black with a Sliding Knee Strike. Black pops back on his feet. Standing Switch Exchange. Hayes with a back elbow smash. Black dropkicks Hayes for a two count. Black with The Orihara MoonSault. Black rolls Hayes back into the ring. Black hooks the outside leg for a two count. Black applies a waist lock. Hayes with two sharp elbow strikes. Hayes rolls Black over for a two count. Hayes SuperKicks Black. Hayes drops Black with The La Mistica. Black with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Hayes responds with The Pump Kick. Hayes blocks a boot from Black.

Black with a Rising Knee Strike. Black with The Flying Meteora. Black follows that with The Roundhouse Kick. Black with The Bridging German Suplex for a two count. Black gets distracted by Miz. Hayes rolls Black over for a two count. Black with a knee lift. Hayes responds with another La Mistica. Hayes turns a Vertical Suplex into a Cutter for a two count. The referee argues with Miz. Miz continues to shout instructions from the ring apron. Black shoves Hayes into Miz. Black with an inside cradle for a two count. Black with The Discus Back Elbow. Black tees off on Hayes. Hayes hits The First 48. Black teep kicks Hayes across the ring. Black with a Tiger Knee Strike. Black prepares for The Black Mass. Miz attacks Black from behind which forces the disqualification. After the match, Black denies The Skull Crushing Finale. Black nails Miz with The Black Mass. Hayes delivers the chop block. Hayes transitions into a ground and pound attack. Hayes plants Black with Nothing But Net.

Winner: Aleister Black via Disqualification 

– Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Alexa Bliss. Bliss says that it feels amazing to be the first entrant in the Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Now her goal is to become the first woman to win two MITB Briefcases. Bliss walks up to Charlotte Flair who’s standing in front of Nick Aldis office. Bliss wants to know Charlotte gave any thought into what they talked about last week. Bliss didn’t forget that Charlotte took her under her wing in NXT. Charlotte doesn’t remember that. Giulia walks out of Nick’s office. She’s the newest member on the blue brand. Nick wants to have conversation with Charlotte about MITB. Charlotte says that if Alexa wants help, just stay out of her way, because she doesn’t need her.

– Tiffany Stratton/Nia Jax Video Package.

Drew McIntyre Promo 

Drew McIntyre: I heard what you had to say, Priest. The only thing that was accurate in that video was how much violence we’ve inflicted on each other. But you’re stuck in the Drew McIntyre Vortex, is that what you said? I’ve been in this vortex for over a year, that so-called Drew McIntyre Vortex you’re in is the only reason you’re relevant, and the only reason anyone gives a damn about you. I’ve been trying to get rid of you for months and months. I beat you at WrestleMania in your own match. I beat you in a Street Fight, clean, and you keep getting involved in my business. You’re obsessed with me. It’s getting to the point I was genuinely concerned that you wanted to wear my skin to your birthday party. But I don’t know what this is. This is jealousy.

This is a psychotic level of jealousy, you look at me, and you see everything that you ever wanted. I am better than you at every single way. I got all the accolades. I would’ve been a Grand Slam Champion at Backlash if it wasn’t for you. You’re trying to take out the competition. And I genuinely believe you’re willing to kill me to do it, because you Chokeslammed me off a 15-foot platform, and slammed my head into the concrete. This has to end. I’ll see you inside that cage, next Saturday. And I’m gonna make you a guarantee, because when Drew McIntyre makes a guarantee, it happens. Only one man is gonna walk out of that cage. The other is leaving on a stretcher.

Fourth Match: Solo Sikoa vs. Rey Fenix vs. Jimmy Uso In A Men’s Money The Bank Qualifying Match

Solo immediately attacks Fenix after the bell rings. Solo is raining down haymakers at Fenix. Solo wants Jimmy to throw the one’s up. Fenix rolls under a clothesline from Solo. Jimmy punches Solo. Jimmy with two knife edge chops. Assisted Enzuigiri to Solo. Fenix and Jimmy clotheslines Solo over the top rope. Fenix rolls Jimmy over for a two count. Jimmy with a blistering chop. Short-Arm Reversal by Fenix. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Jimmy. Fenix buries his shoulder into the midsection of Jimmy. Fenix with The Apron Enzuigiri. Fenix with The Roll Through Hurricanrana for a two count. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Jimmy. Fenix applies The Octopus Stretch. Fenix hammers down on the back of Jimmy’s neck. Chop Exchange. Fenix reverses out of the irish whip from Jimmy. Jimmy dives over Fenix. Jimmy with a knife edge chop. Fenix kicks the right shoulder of Jimmy. Fenix with a Springboard Missile Dropkick for a two count. Jimmy uppercuts Fenix. Jimmy fires off another chop. Fenix reverses out of the irish whip from Jimmy. Jimmy holds onto the ropes. Jimmy drops Fenix with The Big Boot.

Solo pulls Jimmy out of the ring. Solo repeatedly slams Jimmy’s head on the announce table. Fenix SuperKicks Solo. Fenix with a Double Springboard Crossbody Block to the outside. Fenix is fired up. Fenix rolls Solo back into the ring. Fenix goes into the lateral press for a two count. Fenix goes for The Springboard Missile Dropkick, but Solo counters with The Spinning Solo for a two count. Solo blasts Jimmy off the apron. Solo talks smack to Jimmy. Solo delivers The Spinning Solo on the announce table. Solo poses for the crowd. Solo uppercuts Fenix. Solo with a Running Senton Splash. Solo mocks Jacob Fatu’s dance. Jimmy is throwing haymakers at Solo. Jimmy with a shoulder block from the apron. Solo uppercuts Jimmy in mid-air. Fenix with heavy bodyshots. Solo HeadButts Fenix. Solo stomps on Fenix’s chest. Solo SuperKicks Jimmy. Solo with The Leg Drop for a two count. Solo goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Jimmy gets in the way. Jimmy thrust kicks the midsection of Solo. Jimmy with the drop down uppercut. Fenix and Jimmy drives Solo shoulder first into the steel ring post. Fenix rocks Jimmy with a forearm smash. Jimmy answers with a knife edge chop. Jimmy ascends to the top turnbuckle.

Fenix with The Roll Through Uppercut. Fenix with clubbing blows to Jimmy’s back. Fenix slaps Jimmy in the chest. Jimmy dives over Solo. The referee didn’t see the rollup attempt from Fenix. Fenix SuperKicks Solo to the floor. Fenix decks Jimmy with a back elbow smash. Jimmy SuperKicks Fenix in mid-air. Solo with an Inside Out Lariat. Solo whips Fenix across the ring. Solo with Two Samoan Drops. Solo with Two Running Hip Attacks. Fenix avoids The Samoan Spike. Jimmy SuperKicks Solo. Fenix with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Fenix slaps Jimmy in the chest. Fenix thrust kicks the left knee of Jimmy. Jimmy avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Jimmy with a Spinning Enzuigiri. Fenix blocks The Samoan Drop. Fenix dropkicks Jimmy into the ropes. Fenix delivers The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Jimmy Spears Fenix for a two count. Jimmy SuperKicks Jacob. Solo nails Jimmy with The Samoan Spike. Fenix blasts Solo with The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Fenix with The Flying Double Foot Stomp. Fenix knocks Mateo off the apron. Solo connects with The Samoan Spike to pickup the victory. After the match, LA Knight attacks Mateo and Fatu. Knight grabs a steel chair. Nick Aldis appears on the stage. Knight will battle Cobb, right here, right now.

Winner: Solo Sikoa via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: LA Knight vs. JC Mateo w/Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Mateo outpowers Knight. Standing Switch Exchange. Mateo with a waist lock takedown. Mateo taunts Knight. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Mateo with a waist lock go-behind. Knight decks Mateo with a back elbow smash. Mateo blocks a rollup from Knight. Mateo stomps on the midsection of Knight. Mateo with a straight right hand. Mateo goes for a Bodyslam, but Knight lands back on his feet. Knight applies a side headlock. Mateo whips Knight across the ring. Knight runs ino Mateo. Mateo tells Knight to bring it. Knight kicks Mateo in the gut. Knight is throwing haymakers at Mateo. Mateo reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Knight ducks a clothesline from Mateo. Mateo catches Knight in mid-air. Mateo goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Knight lands back on his feet. Knight with a NeckBreaker for a one count. Knight with clubbing shoulder blocks. Knight transitions into a corner mount. Knight tees off on Mateo. Mateo scores the elbow knockdown. Mateo with a hammer elbow. Mateo punches Knight in the back. Mateo with a forearm shiver across the back of Knight. Knight blocks The German Suplex.

Knight with a straight right hand. Mateo goes for The Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex, but Knight counters with The Bell Clap. Mateo reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Knight kicks Mateo in the face. Knight drops Mateo with The Flying Bulldog. Knight gets distracted by Solo. Mateo attacks Knight from behind. Mateo with The Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex over the top rope. Mateo has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Mateo applies a waist lock. Knight with a flurry of back elbow smashes. Knight is throwing haymakers at Mateo. Mateo with The Side Belly to Belly Suplex. Mateo with a Falling Lariat for a two count. Mateo hammers down on Knight’s chest. Mateo with another Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex for a two count. Knight is displaying his fighting spirit. Mateo whips Knight across the ring. Mateo decks Knight with a back elbow smash. Mateo scores a left jab. Mateo with The Western Lariat for a two count.

Mateo applies a deep waist lock. Mateo HeadButts Knight. Mateo dumps Knight out of the ring. Mateo drives Knight face first into the steel ring post. Mateo talks smack to Knight. Mateo goes for a Running Crossbody Block, but Knight ducks out of the way. Knight with two haymakers. Knight unloads a flurry of left jabs. Mateo launches Knight to the corner. Knight avoids The Stinger Splash. Knight with a Leaping NeckBreaker. Knight ducks a clothesline from Mateo. Knight with The Side Russian Leg Sweep. Mateo reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Mateo goes for Tour Of The Islands, but Knight lands back on his feet. Knight with The Reverse DDT. Knight pops back on his feet. Knight with The Running Elbow Drop for a two count. Mateo blocks The BFT. Mateo delivers The Spin Cycle for a two count. Mateo with The Standing MoonSault for a two count. Knight holds onto the ropes. Knight with a back elbow smash. Mateo SuperKicks Knight. Knight trips Mateo into the middle rope. Knight with a Running Knee Strike. Knight kicks Fatu in the face. Knight with The Springboard Crossbody Block to the outside. Mateo catches Knight in mid-air. Mateo connects with Tour Of The Islands to pickup the victory.

Winner: JC Mateo via Pinfall 

– Santos Escobar can’t find Berto. Angel says that Berto needs some space. Santos is afraid that Berto is listening to the wrong people, people who don’t anything about loyalty or the bigger picture. He’s willing to forget what happened last week. There’s an opportunity on the horizon. This opportunity will help Legado Del Fantasma make a statement. Santos needs Angel to bring Berto home, so he can deliver this opportunity to him. Angel can’t promise anything. When you stand up for something bigger than yourself, that will always scare people. But loyalty, that’s the main thing Santos always saw in Angel. It would be a real shame to lose all that loyalty for the actions of one selfish person. Legado is Familia.

Shinsuke Nakamura Promo 

LA Knight, you haven’t changed. You’re still the same man you were when you fought me for the US Title. I see what’s behind the chat, a hunger for recognition. It’s that hunger that will bring you down. Aleister Black, I do no fear you. You hide behind smoke and mirrors, but deep down inside, you fear the darkness. But there is a deeper darkness lurking behind the shadows. I am sharpening my katana, and watching all the while I know every moment when your heart beats, and every trigger that makes you lose control. Next week, when you two sink at my feet, I will have my ticket to the Money In The Bank Contract. And only then you will know that I am an unstoppable storm, an unstoppable blade, an unstoppable being.

– Next week on SmackDown, Charlotte Flair will battle Giulia and Zelina Vega In A Women’s Money In The Bank Qualifying Match.

– Tiffany Stratton runs into Jade Cargill in the backstage area. Jade couldn’t care less if either Tiffany or Nia wins tonight, because she’s up next. Jade is looking forward to winning her MITB Qualifying Match and cashing in on Tiffany. Tiffany says that Jade could keep talking all she wants, but she shouldn’t get too comfortable, because Tiffany is always ready. Jade may be good enough to qualify and win the Women’s MITB Match, but for as long as Tiffany is the champion, Jade will never be good enough to cash in on her. Tootles. We saw Naomi lurking in the background.

Sixth Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax For The WWE Women’s Championship

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Jax outpowers Stratton. Jax blocks a boot from Stratton. Jax HeadButts Stratton. Jax slams Stratton’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Stratton dives over Jax. Stratton dropkicks the left knee of Jax. Jax drops Stratton with a shoulder tackle. Jax poses for the crowd. Jax sends Stratton to the corner. Stratton side steps Jax into the turnbuckles. Stratton with two short-arm clotheslines. Stratton ducks a clothesline from Jax. Stratton kicks Jax in the chest. Jax catches Stratton in mid-air. Jax dumps Stratton chest first on the top rope. Jax pie faces Stratton. Jax sends Stratton shoulder first into the steel ring post. Jax nails Stratton with a Running Hip Attack against the ring post. Jax rolls Stratton back into the ring. Jax pulls back the arms of Stratton. Jax pulls Stratton down to the mat for a two count. Jax talks smack to Stratton. Jax kicks Stratton in the back. Jax uses the middle rope to choke Stratton. Jax applies a rear chin lock. Stratton with a snap mare escape. Stratton with a Running Hip Attack of her own. Jax scores the elbow knockdown for a two count.

Jax applies The Cobra Clutch. Stratton decks Jax with a JawBreaker. Stratton kicks Jax in the face. Stratton ascends to the top turnbuckle. Jax rocks Stratton with a forearm smash. Jax with The Avalanche Samoan Drop for a two count. Jax drives Stratton shoulder first into the ring post. Jax goes for a Running Hip Attack, but Stratton ducks out of the way. Stratton knocks Jax off the ring apron. Stratton with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Jax sends Stratton to the timekeeper’s area. Stratton with a Flying Hurricanrana into the ring post. Stratton repeatedly drives Jax face first into the ring apron. Stratton rolls Jax back into the ring. Stratton with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Stratton with a basement dropkick. Jax responds with The Pop Up Samoan Drop. Jax with a Running Senton Splash for a two count. Stratton side steps Jax into the turnbuckles. Stratton rolls Jax over for a two count. Stratton with a knee lift. Stratton with a Double Back Handspring Elbow.

Stratton follows that with The SpineBuster for a two count. Stratton goes for The Cartwheel Alabama Slam, but Jax counters with a PowerBomb. Jax with The SitOut PowerBomb. Jax with a Running Leg Drop for a two count. Jax argues with the referee. Jax drags Stratton to the corner. Jax ascends to the top turnbuckle. Stratton with a Leaping Uppercut. Jax and Stratton are trading back and forth shots. Jax goes for The Avalanche Bodyslam, but Stratton counters with The Powerslam for a two count. Naomi comes down to the ring with a steel chair. The referee tells Naomi to get off the apron. Jade Cargill joins the fray. Cargill SuperKicks Naomi. Cargill launches Naomi over the ringside barricade. Cargill and Naomi are brawling in the crowd. Stratton sends Jax shoulder first into the ring post. Stratton connects with The PME for a two count. Jax shoves Stratton off the top turnbuckle. Jax clears the announce table. Jax hits The Samoan Drop on the announce table. Jax rolls Stratton back into the ring. Stratton goes for a Desperation PowerBomb, but Jax counters with The Annihilator for a two count. Jax is displaying her frustration. Jax is trying to walk away with the Women’s Champions. Jax grabs the chair. Stratton dropkicks the chair into Jax’s face. Stratton plants Jax with The PME to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE Women’s Champion, Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall 

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