WWE SmackDown Results 5/2/25

WWE SmackDown Results 5/2/25
Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines, Iowa

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett) 

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

Transcription by Josh Lopez

– Damian Priest got into a shoving contest with Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa in the backstage area.

LA Knight & Damian Priest Segment 

LA Knight: Let me talk to you. One week ago, I step right into this ring, YEAH, and I said I want my rematch for the US Championship. Instead, what did I get it? I got told, well, you’re gonna have a number one contender’s match for the US Championship. I would say if nothing else, I deserved my rematch, but that’s okay, I did what I needed to do. I came in, and had the match, but let’s be honest, it didn’t go my way. And why is that? Let’s do a little bit of math. Why is that, because right out here, Solo Sikoa decided to bring his pumpkin head looking ass out here, gives me the spike, feeds me in. And then a little bit later, Jacob Fatu comes out here like this is his own personal jungle gym, bouncing and jumping all around. He’s dropping moonsaults on everybody, but why was that able to happen? The reason that was able to happen, was because a man who I have match with a little later, tonight, and that’s Damian Priest. Damian Priest, I ain’t got no problem with you, but you need to understand something. I know what you were doing, I understand, I know it had nothing to do with me, but at the same time, my man, you need to pick your spots.

Damian Priest: Knight, you’re right, you and I, we don’t have a problem, we’re cool, man. And, last week, that was all about Drew McIntyre. WrestleMania happened, no excuses, I was good with moving on, but he couldn’t keep my name out of his mouth, and then he mentioned my family. I just came out here to shut his mouth.

LA Knight: Dude, look, I get all of that, I had to chase dudes all around, beat them down. I know you want to knock your name out of his mouth, I get that, but you picked the wrong time, you picked my time, and I didn’t win my number one contendership. And if I’m being honest, the bell rang, because of you.

Damian Priest: I disagree with you, man. Solo spiked you over there, so all I did was save you from getting Claymore’d, and pinned, 1-2-3.

LA Knight: My man, I don’t want to dig too deep here, but I feel like you’re living in the past. I feel like you’re reliving WrestleMania. Just because you ate a Claymore, just because Drew pinned you, and beat you, don’t put that on me. You don’t have any idea how that was gonna come out. I could’ve caught him, BFT, right here. I’m just saying, don’t let your failures be mine.

Damian Priest: The way I see it, this whole is situation is because you lost your championship at WrestleMania.

LA Knight: I don’t need any reminders, my man. Look, I lost my championship, I get it, I understand that. But guess what, as soon as I lost that championship, I said, I’ll tell you what, I’m gonna come back, I’m gonna fight for it the very next week, and then I’m not out here, right now, wrestling for this championship, because of you. I can’t say it any clearer.

Damian Priest: This is the deal, all your frustrations, they’re your fault. Maybe, if your head wasn’t up your ass at WrestleMania, you’d still be champion.

LA Knight: My man, the whole idea here is, we ain’t got a problem, right? But I’m telling you, right now, if you keep talking like that, you ain’t gotta worry about where the heads up, you gotta worry about me putting my foot up yours.

Damian Priest: Alright, we can do this back and forth for a minute. Our match is later on tonight. I don’t see why we should wait. I don’t see why they should wait. I’m saying, we get a referee down here, and we do this, right now. YEAH?

LA Knight: YEAH!

First Match: Damian Priest vs. LA Knight

This match started during the commercial break. Quick shoving contest. Knight applies a wrist lock. Knight wrenches on the left shoulder of Priest. Priest rocks Knight with a forearm smash. Knight kicks Priest in the gut. Knight is throwing haymakers at Priest. Priest reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Priest with a leaping corkscrew elbow. Priest with The Flapjack. Priest follows that with a leaping back elbow smash. Knight kicks Priest in the chest. Priest blocks The BFT. Priest SuperKicks Knight for a two count. Priest applies a wrist lock. Knight blocks The Old School. Knight with a Belly to Back Suplex. Knight unloads a flurry of left jabs. Knight with a straight right hand. Priest reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Knight with a leaping clothesline. Knight ducks a clothesline from Priest. Knight with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Knight drives Priest chest first into the turnbuckles. Knight with a Leaping NeckBreaker for a one count. Priest punches Knight. Knight responds with a Pop Up Powerslam. Priest catches Knight in mid-air. Priest goes for The South Of Heaven Chokeslam, but Knight lands back on his feet. Priest drops Knight with The Rebound Lariat for a two count.

Priest goes for The Razor’s Edge, but Knight lands back on his feet. Knight kicks Priest in the gut. Knight with The DDT. Knight plays to the crowd. Knight delivers The Megastar Elbow for a two count. Priest regroups on the ring apron. Knight punches Priest in the back. Knight drives Priest face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Priest drives his elbow into the midsection of Knight. Priest whips Knight into the ringside barricade. Priest with a forearm smash. Knight pulls Priest out of the ring. Knight punches Priest. Knight slams Priest’s head on the announce table. Knight hammers down on Priest’s chest. Knight with a Running Leg Drop on the ring apron. Knight hooks the outside leg for a two count. Knight drives his knee into Priest’s back. Haymaker/Forearm Exchange. Priest HeadButts Knight. Priest whips Knight across the ring. Knight ducks a clothesline from Priest. Both guys are knocked down after a double clothesline. Knight slams Priest’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Knight puts Priest on the top turnbuckle.

Knight and Priest are trading back and forth shots. Priest nails Knight with The Bell Clap. Priest with a Roundhouse Kick. Priest punches Knight in the back. Priest hits The Razor’s Edge for a two count. Priest goes for The South Of Heaven Chokeslam, but Knight lands back on his feet. Knight kicks Priest in the gut. Knight goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Priest counters with The Broken Arrow. Priest ascends to the top turnbuckle. Knight delivers The Mega Plex for a two count. Knight clotheslines Priest over the top rope. Priest avoids The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Priest with The Flatliner onto the apron. Priest rolls Knight back into the ring. Solo Sikoa attacks Priest from behind which forces the disqualification. After the match, Solo is throwing haymakers at Priest. Solo runs Priest into the barricade. Solo transitions into a ground and pound attack. Solo goes for The Samoan Spike, but Priest gets in the way. Knight connects with The BFT. Knight bumps into Priest. Priest clears the announce table. Knight kicks Solo out of the ring. Jacob Fatu lands The Suicide Dive. Knight responds with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Fatu with The Samoan Drop onto the announce table. Fatu nails Priest with a Running Hip Attack against the barricade. Jacob helps Solo get on his feet.

Winner: Damian Priest via Disqualification 

– Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Fraxiom. They’re excited to face Pretty Deadly tonight. They flipped the face of the NXT Tag Team Division upside down. They plan on doing the exact same thing on the blue brand. They were pumped about last week’s TLC Match. Axiom says that SmackDown has the best tag team division in the world. Pretty Deadly interrupts the conversation. Kit Wilson says it’s good that Fraxiom wants to compete against the best, because SmackDown is the home for the best and most hungry tag team division in the world. PD called Fraxiom’s debut very tasty. They’re glad to have some extra European blood on the roster. PD tells Fraxiom to tone things down by 20%, opportunities are earned, not handed out. PD know how good Fraxiom are, but they spoke to Nick Aldis, and they want to put that theory to the test. Nathan Frazer tells PD to be careful of what they wish for.

– UFC Legend Michael Bisping is in the house.

Second Match: Fraxiom vs. Pretty Deadly 

Axiom and Kit Wilson will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wilson applies a Cobra Clutch. Wilson transitions into a wrist lock. Wrist Lock Exchange. Axiom dropkicks Wilson. Axiom tags in Frazer. Short-Arm Reversal by Axiom. Octopus Stretch/Running Dropkick Combination. Axiom knocks Prince off the ring apron. Frazer with a deep arm-drag. Frazer applies an arm-bar. Prince prevents Wilson from hitting the turnbuckles. Wilson drops Frazer with The Big Boot. Wilson taunts Frazer. Wilson applies a wrist lock. Wilson whips Frazer across the ring. Wilson with The Hip Toss for a two count. Wilson kicks Frazer in the back. Wilson slams Frazer’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Wilso tags in Prince. Prince repeatedly stomps on Frazer’s chest. Prince is raining down haymakers in the corner. Prince talks smack to Frazer. Frazer kicks Prince in the gut. Prince pulls Frazer off the ropes. Frazer with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Frazer tags in Axiom.

Running Forearm Party. Frazer drops Prince with The DDT. Axiom thrust kicks the midsection of Wilson. Frazer with a knee lift. Axiom dropkicks Wilson to the floor. Fraxiom delivers The Dive Train. Axiom rolls Prince back into the ring. Axiom goes into the lateral press for a one count. Axiom applies The Bow & Arrow Stretch. Prince sends Axiom to the corner. Axiom decks Prince with a back elbow smash. Prince catches Axiom in mid-air. Wilson tags himself in. Assisted Up Kick. Prince with an Inside Out Lariat. Pretty Deadly poses for the crowd. Pretty Deadly has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Axiom with a flurry of overhand chops.

Wilson sends Axiom to the corner. Axiom clips Prince with a running forearm smash. Axiom dives over Wilson. Frazer and Prince are tagged in. Frazer with a Springboard Double Missile Dropkick. Frazer chops Prince. Prince reverses out of the irish whip from Frazer. Frazer ducks under two clotheslines from Prince. Frazer with a flying forearm smash. Frazer ducks a clothesline from Prince. Frazer with a Springboard Reverse DDT/DDT Combination. Frazer with The Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. Frazer with a forearm smash. Prince is bleeding from the mouth. Frazer puts Prince on the top turnbuckle. Prince shoves Frazer off the top turnbuckle. Wilson made blind tag. Wilson slams Axiom’s head on the top rope. Frazer goes for The SuperPlex, but Wilson counters with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Frazer with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Frazer puts Wilson on the top turnbuckle. Frazer tags in Axiom. Axiom with The Apron Enzuigiri. Frazer tags himself in. Axiom hits The Avalanche Spanish Fly. Frazer connects with The Phoenix Splash to pickup the victory.

Winner: Fraxiom via Pinfall 

– We see B-Fab & Michin talking to Nick Aldis in his office. B-Fab has found a new source of motivation after seeing The Street Profits win their TLC Match last week. They want to get their hands on championship gold as well. Michin knows that management gave Liv Morgan some time off to film the movie in Japan, but when she comes back, they want a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Chelsea Green & The Secret Hervice interrupts the conversation. Chelsea looks like she just came back from a funeral. Chelsea says that the locker room is jealous of her, and their ringleader is the crooked Zelina Vega. Chelsea talks about textbook collusion and reminds Nick that he’s not from America. Nick wisely points out that neither are her or The Secret Hervice. Chelsea threatens to take Nick to the Supreme Court. Nick tells Chelsea that she won’t be getting her rematch tonight, Zelina Vega will be facing Piper Niven. If Piper is successful, she’ll be in line for a title shot, and Chelsea can become her Secret Hervice. Chelsea nearly faints as Nick walks away.

– John Cena/Randy Orton Video Package.

Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax, Naomi, Jade Cargill Segment 

Nia Jax: Thanks guys, it sounds like y’all miss me. Well, that was a warm welcoming, and I’m really happy that I’m back. But, you see, while I was gone, and your champion Tiffany Stratton was running around here, like a Barbie Doll with her head cut off, I was at home getting refocused, regrouping, so I can come back here, and take what is mine, the WWE Women’s Championship.

Tiffany Stratton: Let me guess, Nia, you were gonna say that you were gonna annihilate me, and then you would take my title. Newsflash, I’m not the same Tiffany Stratton that you used to bully around anymore. Cashing in on you was the greatest thing I’ve ever done for my career, and I would do it again. And then I went toe-to-toe with one of the greatest of all-time, Charlotte Flair. And then I beat her, and if we ever lock up again, I’d beat you, too.

Nia Jax: You offering me a rematch?

Tiffany Stratton: No, no, no, no. You should know, and you should’ve been here long enough to know that I don’t make the matches around here, but I’m certainly not shying away from a fight. I’ll defend my title against you, any time, any place, anywhere.

Naomi: Well, look it, look it. You know, it’s funny seeing the two of you fighting, because I remember, for months, when I was trying to get the WWE Women’s Championship from Nia, Tiffy, you always found a way to make sure you helped her out. You two made my life hell. And you say that you’ve changed? No, Tiffy, I’ve changed. I’m a new Naomi, now. I am no longer the sweet Naomi, the good girl who stood behind Bianca, and let Jade walk all over. I took matters into my own hands. I took out Jade, and I took my championship. Jade may have ruin everything I’ve been working for, but I am not done, shut up. I am not done going after gold. And not only will I push you onto a car, I’ll push you under one.

Jade Cargill makes a b-line towards the ring. All hell starts breaking loose in Des Moines. Jade and Tiffay clears the ring.

Nick Aldis: Okay, okay ladies, let’s settle down. If the four of you are so eager for a fight, then let’s give Des Moines, Iowa, a tag team match, player. Let’s give them Naomi & Nia Jax versus Jade Cargill, and the champ, Tiffany Stratton, and let’s do it, tonight.

– Carmelo Hayes is tired of people disrespecting The Miz’s name and his legacy. You can’t be making moments off a moment maker, right? Miz says that he’s a pillar in this industry, just like Andre The Giant. This all comes down to respect. He built WWE with hard work, show stealing performances. He’s outlasted next big things, flavors of the months, and so-called legends, you name it. Miz says that Aleister Black woke him up last week. Miz is ready to show everybody why he’s a legend, and why he stood in a company that Aleister only lasted five years in. Miz plans to make a statement at Aleister’s expense.

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

Black nearly clocks Miz with The Black Mass after the bell rings. Miz regroups in the corner. Wrist Lock Exchange. Following a snap mare takeover, Black scores the ankle pick. Miz uses his feet to create separation. Black blocks a boot from Miz. Miz begs for mercy. Miz with a southpaw haymaker. Miz with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Miz whips Black across the ring. Black drives his knee into the midsection of Miz. Black with an inverted leg sweep. Miz heads to the outside. Black is playing mind games with Miz. Black dodges The Big Boot. Black with a forearm smash. Miz sends Black to the corner. Black with a Rising Knee Strike. Miz avoids the leg sweep. Black scores the elbow knockdown for a one count. Miz decks Black with a back elbow smash. Black teep kicks Miz out of the ring. Black gets distracted by Hayes. Miz drives Black face first into the LED Board on the ring apron. Miz sends Black ribs first into the ringside barricade. Miz rolls Black back into the ring.

Miz with a Running Boot. Black drives his elbow into the midsection of Miz. Miz fish hooks Black. Miz with a Running Boot through the ropes. Miz continues to kick Black in the face. Miz repeatedly drives his knee into Black’s back. Miz with hammer elbows. Miz applies a chin bar. Black drives his knee into the midsection of Miz. Black uses his combination strikes in the corner. Miz launches Black over the top rope. Miz slides out of the ring. Miz dumps Black face first on the apron. The referee tells Hayes to back up. Miz drives Black back first into the apron. Miz rakes the eyes of Black. Miz rolls Black back into the ring. Miz with a flying double axe handle strike. Miz poses for the crowd. Miz drops Black with The Awesome Clothesline. Miz dives over Black. Standing Switch Exchange. Miz drives Black throat first into the top rope. Miz dumps Black out of the ring.

Miz goes for a Running Axe Handle Strike off the steel ring steps, but Black counters with a knee lift. Black rolls Miz back into the ring. Black with forearm shivers. Black kicks the left hamstring of Miz. Black with a Mid-Kick. Black sweeps out the legs of Miz. Black with a Sliding Dropkick. Black pops back on his feet. Black with The Quebrada for a two count. Miz blocks a knee from Black. Miz tugs on Black’s hair. Miz kicks the left knee of Black. Miz drops Black with The Implant DDT for a two count. Miz with clubbing IT! Kicks. Black starts laughing at Miz. Black with a Discus Back Elbow Smash. Black with a Running Knee Strike. Miz buries his shoulder into the midsection of Black. Miz slams Black’s head on the top rope. Miz goes for The Skull Crushing Finale, but Black cartwheels back onto his feet. Miz is shocked. Black with a Spinning Side Kick. Black prepares for The Black Mass. Hayes runs interference. Miz rolls Black over for a two count. Black connects with The Black Mass to pickup the victory. After the match, Black had a standoff with Hayes.

Winner: Aleister Black via Pinfall 

– Santos Escobar says that Rey Fenix’s performance at WrestleMania 41 was a true embodiment of disappointment. Not only did he lose the biggest match of his career, but he also embarrassed the entire tradition of Lucha Libre by losing to a clown like El Grande Americano. Rey Mysterio picked Fenix to take place at WrestleMania, and he blew it. Santos is glad that Rey Mysterio is out of action. Santos claims to be the man who replaces Rey’s spot on the throne. Santos says that Fenix should listen closely to what he has to say. Fenix tells Santos to shut up and stay out of his business. Fenix doesn’t trust Santos. If Santos has a problem with that, Fenix has no problem seeing him in the ring tonight.

– Pat McAfee will be a special guest on Stephanie’s Places on ESPN Plus this Wednesday.

– Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins is chilling in the front row.

Fourth Match: Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven w/Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre 

Vega plays cat and mouse with Niven after the bell rings. Vega repeatedly kicks the left hamstring of Niven. Vega ducks a clothesline from Niven. Vega applies a side headlock. Niven whips Vega across the ring. Vega applies The Octopus Stretch. Niven goes for a Banzai Drop, but Vega ducks out of the way. Vega with clubbing mid-kicks. Vega with a Running Pump Knee Strike for a one count. Vega applies a front face lock. Vega with clubbing blows to Niven’s back. Niven sends Vega to the corner. Vega dives over Niven. Niven drops Vega with a shoulder tackle. Niven poses for the crowd. Niven kicks Vega in the chest. Vega regroups on the outside. Niven punches Vega in the back. Niven goes for The Snake Eyes, but Vega lands back on her feet.

Niven reverses out of the irish whip from Vega. Vega goes for a Headscissors Takeover, but Niven counters with a SitOut FaceBuster. Niven stomps on Vega’s back. Niven with The Bow & Arrow Stomp into the bottom turnbuckle pad. Niven stands on the back of Vega’s neck. Niven has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Niven applies The Swinging Cobra Clutch. Vega with heavy bodyshots. Niven answers with a cross chop. Niven goes for The Piper Driver, but Vega lands back on her feet. Vega drops Niven with The CodeBreaker. Vega with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Niven responds with The Uranage Slam. Niven with The Runing Senton Splash for a two count. Vega side steps Niven into the turnbuckles. Vega with a Roundhouse Kick.

Vega ascends to the top turnbuckle. Niven with a straight right hand. Vega blocks The SuperPlex. Vega HeadButts Niven. Vega with The Flying Meteora for a two count. Niven blocks The CodeRed. Niven hits The Black Hole Slam for a two count. Niven goes for a Running Cannonball Strike, but Vega ducks out of the way. Vega with The Shotgun Meteora. Niven holds onto the ropes. Niven goes for The Piper Driver, but Vega counters with The Spinning DDT. Vega drags Niven to the corner. Vega lands The MoonSault for a two count. Niven denies The CodeRed. Niven HeadButts Vega. Niven goes for The SitOut PowerBomb, but Vega counters with a Hurricanrana into the middle rope. Vega prepares for The 619. Vega gets distracted by Chelsea Green. Niven inadvertently knocks Green off the ring apron. Vega connects with The Jackknife Cover to pickup the victory.

Winner: Zelina Vega via Pinfall 

– Nick Aldis informs Solo Sikoa that Jacob Fatu will put his WWE United States Championship at Backlash in a Fatal Four Way Match against Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest and LA Knight. Jacob has no problem with that, because at the end of the day, he’s gonna dog walk all of their asses. Jacob is all gas, no breaks with it. Jacob asks Solo if he knows what he means. Jacob leaves the office. Nick points out that Solo’s mouth is indirectly trying to cost Jacob the US Championship.

Randy Orton Promo 

I know we’re two hours in, but Des Moines, welcome to Friday Night SmackDown. John Cena. While the world couldn’t see him, I could. It took about 20 years for all of you to realize exactly what kind of man he is, but I knew from day one. He’s arrogant, selfish. He’s an entitled brat that gets whatever he wants. John Cena is the ultimate shiny new toy to play with by the ultimate puppet master. John, I gotta hand it to you, man, you’re smart, you took advantage of the PG Era. Oh, boy, did you ever take advantage of the PG Era. You were willing, and quite frankly, eager to be a real life, walking, talking, cartoon character, while I on the other hand, did everything that I could to be true to who I am. He didn’t care about the boys in the back; he didn’t care about all of you. All that John cared about, all he cares about is his bottom line. Which has brought him fame, it has brought him fortune, it has brought him right into the mainstream.

It has enabled John Cena to make sure that, every single month, he has a brand-new colored t-shirt come out to the merch stands, along with headband, hat, neckband, wristbands, armband, jorts, I mean, I think they’re sneakers, dog tags, and that little towel that says, never give up. Anything he can squeeze his name on to, he’s gonna put it on the merch stand, so all you kids go and grab them. He wants to make sure that you love him more than you already do. But speaking of the kids, last week on SmackDown, John Cena said that, the reason why he never had kids, the reason why he never raised a family himself, was because he was too busy raising all of your kids. John, the only thing that you have raised is the price of your merchandise, which the actual parents have to work a double shift to be able to afford it all.

You know, selling your soul isn’t exactly a new concept, is it, John? You’ve been doing that for 20 years. Hustle, loyalty, and respect, am I right? Listen, I’ll give him the hustle all day, but the loyalty, the respect, what happened to the loyalty and the respect, John? Let me be clear why I am asking specifically about the loyalty and the respect, because last week, you stood in the ring, looked me dead in the eye and said, you were going to erase the Orton name from the history books. You said, as you stood in this ring, and looked me square in the eyes, that you were going to erase everything that my family did in this industry. And I’m going to tell you, right now, you’re not, you will not, over my dead freaking body. You say that you are the last real champion. Nah, nah, nah, nah, John, you are the latest legend that I have to put down. And I’m gonna do so, a week from tomorrow, Saturday, Backlash, my hometown, in front of my wife, my family, my kids, my friends, in the front of the future generations of Orton’s, in front of the future Orton legacy, I’m going to punt kick you so hard in that Lego shaped head, it’s gonna fly right off your shoulders, and through the Gateway Arch. But not before I drop your ass with the three most dangerous letters in sports entertainment, RKO.

– Nia Jax tells Naomi that she’s going to put everything she said out here to the side. Her focus is on two-faced Tiffany and getting back her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia says that Naomi has to stay out of her way. Naomi responds by saying sure with a shoulder shrug.

– Randy Orton runs into R-Truth in the backstage area. Truth says that Randy has no chance against his childhood hero John Cena at Backlash. Truth is doubling down on his convictions. Jimmy Uso joins the conversation. Jimmy says that he’ll talk sense to Truth. Jimmy says that if Truth keeps talking like that, Randy is going to punt Truth’s head off his shoulders. Truth is not playing around, John Cena is the last real champion, and he’ll always have his back.

Fifth Match: Rey Fenix vs. Santos Escobar 

Escobar is playing mind games with Fenix. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Escobar with a waist lock go-behind. Escobar with a waist lock takedown. Hammerlock Exchange. Escobar blocks the deep arm-drag. Escobar talks smack to Fenix. Chop Exchange. Escobar says that Fenix should listen to him. Second Chop Exchange. Fenix tells Escobar to bring it. Fenix shoves down Escobar. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Escobar. Escobar avoids The Rebound Spinning Heel Kick. Fenix kicks Escobar in the gut. Fenix slaps Escobar in the chest. Escobar blocks The Double Springboard Arm-Drag. Escobar ducks a clothesline from Fenix. Fenix with repeated back elbow smashes. Fenix sends Escobar tumbling to the floor. Fenix with a Hurricanrana on the floor. Fenix plays to the crowd. Escobar drives Fenix ribs first into the ring apron. Escobar with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Escobar plays to the crowd. Escobar lands The Suicide Dive. Escobar kicks Fenix int he chest. Escobar slaps Fenix in the chest. Escobar rolls Fenix back into the ring. Escobar backs Fenix into the turnbuckles.

Escobar with an Overhand Chop. Escobar with The Delayed Double Knee Strike for a two count. Third Chop Exchange. Escobar with a sharp knee strike. Escobar applies a courting hold. Fenix with heavy bodyshots. Escobar pulls Fenix down to the mat. Escobar stomps on Fenix’s face. Escobar sends Fenix to the corner. Escobar with a Running High Knee Strike. Escobar with a straight right hand. Escobar warps his legs around Fenix’s neck. Chop/Knee Lift Exchange. Escobar HeadButts Fenix. Escobar is mauling Fenix in the corner. Escobar sends Fenix chest first into the turnbuckles. Escobar with a Corner Spear to Fenix’s back. Escobar with The Apron Enzuigiri. Escobar follows that with The Slingshot Senton for a two count. Escobar applies an arm-bar. Fenix with a flurry of up kicks. Escobar sends Fenix to the corner. Fenix kicks Escobar in the face.

Fenix launches Escobar face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Fenix buries his shoulder into the midsection of Escobar. Fenix with a Double Springboard MoonSault for a two count. Escobar reverses out of the irish whip from Fenix. Fenix drops Escobar with The Rebound Spinning Heel Kick for a two count. Escobar ducks a clothesline from Fenix. Fenix thrust kicks the left knee of Escobar. Escobar avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Escobar with a Pump Knee Strike. Fenix pops back on his feet. Fenix SuperKicks Escobar. Escobar catches Fenix in mid-air. Fenix fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Fenix goes for a Springboard Side Kick, but Escobar counters with a knee lift. Escobar with The Shotgun Meteora. Escobar with The Double Underhook Gutbuster for a two count. Escobar goes for The Phantom Driver, but Fenix lands back on his feet. Fenix dropkicks the back of Escobar’s head. Fenix nails Escobar with The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Fenix connects with The Flying Meteora to pickup the victory.

Winner: Rey Fenix via Pinfall 

– Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill. They both bicker about the other need to stay out of their way. Jade informs Tiffany that she’s having a Number One Contender’s Match with Nia Jax next week for the WWE Women’s Championship. Tiffany points out that she nearly beat Jade last week, so she would have no problem doing that, again. Tootles.

– We had a video recap of the epic WWE Tag Team Championship TLC Match from last week’s SmackDown.

– Andrade El Idolo tells Santos Escobar to calm down. Idolo doesn’t like the way Escobar treats Los Garza. Escobar always talks about legacy, respect and honor. Idolo says that Escobar doesn’t have respect nor honor. Escobar storms off with Los Garza.

– John Cena will return to SmackDown next week in Dayton, Ohio. Plus, Damian Priest & LA Knight will battle Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa.

Sixth Match: Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax & Naomi 

Jax and Naomi ambushes Stratton and Cargill before the bell rings. Jax HeadButts Stratton. Stratton dumps Jax out of the ring. Jax pulls Stratton out of the ring. Stratton sends Jax chest first into the steel ring steps. Stratton with clubbing blows to Jax’s back. Jax kicks Stratton in the gut. Cargill drops Naomi with a shoulder tackle. Jax throws Stratton into the ringside barricade. Naomi with a gut punch. Cargill uppercuts Naomi. Cargill dumps Naomi out of the ring. Cargill slams Naomi’s head on the barricade. Cargill drives Naomi face first into the steel ring post. Cargill rolls Naomi back into the ring. Naomi kicks Cargill in the gut. Naomi hammers down on the back of Cargill’s neck. Naomi slams Cargill’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Naomi pulls back the arms of Cargill. Naomi rakes the back of Cargill. Following a snap mare takeover, Naomi kicks Cargill in the back. Naomi talks smack to Cargill. Cargill catches Naomi in mid-air. Cargill goes for The Fallaway Slam, but Naomi lands back on her feet. Naomi slaps Cargill in the face.

Jax made the blind tag. Cargill drops Naomi with The Pump Kick. Jax attacks Cargill from behind. Jax starts rag dolling Cargill. Jax knocks Stratton off the ring apron. Jax poses for the crowd. Jax and Naomi has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Jax stomps on Cargill’s back. Jax blasts Stratton off the apron. Cargill rocks Jax with a forearm smash. Cargill goes for a Bodyslam, but Jax counters with a Crossbody Block for a two count. Jax drags Cargill to the corner. Jax tags in Naomi. Naomi with a double sledge takedown. Naomi transitions into a ground and pound attack. Naomi reaches out Jax. Cargill drops Naomi with a Flatliner. Naomi tags in Jax. Jax runs interference. Cargill uses her legs to create separation. Cargill tags in Stratton. Stratton with two clotheslines. Stratton ducks a clothesline from Jax. Stratton uppercuts Jax. Stratton with a Knee Lift. Stratton with a Double Back Handspring Elbow. Jax catches Stratton in mid-air. Jax goes for The Samoan Drop, but Stratton counters with The Crucifix Bomb for a two count.

Stratton with a Running Double Foot Stomp. Stratton ascends to the top turnbuckle. Jax HeadButts Stratton. Jax with The Samoan Drop. Naomi made the blind tag. Jax with a Running Leg Drop. Naomi tells Jax to get out of the ring. Naomi goes for The Split Legged MoonSault, but Stratton gets her knees up in the air. Stratton tags in Cargill. Cargill SuperKicks Naomi. Cargill knocks Jax off the apron. Cargill scores two forearm knockdowns. Cargill with The Flapjack. Cargill pops back on her feet. Cargill with a leaping back elbow smash. Cargill Chokeslams Naomi for a two count. Jax drags Naomi back to their corner, and tags herself in. Jax with a Running Elbow Drop. Jax with a Senton Splash. Stratton breaks up the cover with The Swanton Bomb. Naomi with a Knee Lift. Naomi with forearm shivers. Stratton repeatedly stomps on Naomi’s chest. Jax levels Stratton and Naomi with The Double Body Avalanche. Jax follows that with another Body Avalanche to Cargill. Jax drags Cargill to the corner. Jax goes for The Annihilator, but Cargill counters with The PowerBomb to pickup the victory. After the match, Cargill slowly gives Stratton her title back. Naomi attacks Cargill from behind. Naomi connects with The Modified CodeBreaker. Naomi poses with the WWE Women’s Championship as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill via Pinfall 

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