WWE SmackDown Results 8/16/24
Kia Center
Orlando, Florida
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Commentators: (Corey Graves & Wade Barrett)
Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Nia Jax Championship Celebration
Tiffany Stratton: It is Tiffy Time to celebrate. Everybody, please welcome, my bestie, the Queen Of The Ring, and your new WWE Women’s Champion, Nia Jax.
Nia Jax: Tiffy, you really shouldn’t have.
Tiffany Stratton: Of course, I should have, I mean, this is your big moment, Nia. And after everything that you’ve done for me, I just wanted to give back. I mean, isn’t it perfect?
Nia Jax: It’s a lot of pink.
Tiffany Stratton: Of course, I wanted everything to pop. Do you not like it?
Nia Jax: Tiffy, you’re so good to me, I really appreciate you. But this isn’t really my style. My style is more destruction, and I proved that at SummerSlam when I destroyed Bayley. And I proved that I’m a woman of my word, when I said that I was going to take the title from Bayley, and I did. Not only am I the Queen Of The Ring, but I am also your new WWE Women’s Champion, and everyone in that locker room better bow down to me. Well, what better way to start than with you, Tiffy?
Tiffany Stratton: Oh, you want me to bow down?
Nia Jax: Yeah, I want you to bow down, Tiffy.
Tiffany Stratton: Right now?
Nia Jax: Right now.
Tiffay Stratton: Okay, absolutely. You know what, I’m so glad we are all on the same page here, because that’s actually why I brought Pretty Deadly here. First, they’re going to sing you a little song, then we’re all going to bow down to you, Queen Nia, because men should bow down, too. Boys, come on.
Pretty Deadly: Well, with permission from Princess Tiffany, we have for you a brand-new hit song. So, for all of you eagerly awaiting, and wanting a sneak peek of Pretty Deadly: The Musical. So, without further ado, we give to you an ode to the queen.
– They proceed to do a huge musical number in dedication to Nia. Michin slides into the ring and attacks everybody with a kendo stick to close this segment.
– We see Naomi talking to Bianca BelAir & Jade Cargill. She’s ready to snatch and drag Blair Davenport tonight. BelAir & Cargill are looking forward to getting their Women’s Tag Team Titles back. Carmelo Hayes invites the ladies to his after party. Jade reminds Melo that Andrade already has two victories over him. That comment didn’t seem to bother Melo because at least they’re watching.
First Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade El Idolo
Idolo backs Hayes into the ropes. The referee tells Hayes to get back in the ring. Hayes is playing mind games with Idolo. Idolo with a Roundhouse Kick from the ring apron. Hayes knocks Idolo off the top turnbuckle. Hayes repeatedly stomps on Idolo’s chest. Hayes with a double sledge. Hayes transitions into a ground and pound attack. Following a snap mare takeover, Hayes kicks Idolo in the back for a one count. Idolo with a knife edge chop. Idolo reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Hayes with The Springboard Clothesline for a two count. Hayes with a forearm/gut punch combination. Hayes drives his knee into the midsection of Idolo. Idolo dropkicks Hayes to the floor. Idolo rocks Hayes with a forearm smash.
Idolo with The Orihara MoonSault. Hayes calls for a timeout. Hayes slams Idolo’s head on the top rope. Hayes ascends to the top turnbuckle. Idolo gets Hayes tied up in the tree of woe. Idolo prepares for The Flying Double Foot Stomp. Hayes sends Idolo crashing to the outside. Idolo with a blistering chop. Hayes HeadButts Idolo. Hayes and Idolo are trading back and forth shots. Hayes blocks The SuperPlex. Hayes with Two HeadButts. Idolo with The Avalanche Spanish Fly for a two count. Idolo goes for The Shotgun Meteora, but Hayes counters with The SuperKick. Idolo goes for The Three Amigos, but Hayes counters with The Cutter for a two count. Idolo avoids Nothing But Net. Rollup Exchange. Hayes with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Idolo responds with The Discus Back Elbow Smash for a two count. Hayes avoids The MoonSault. Hayes denies The Message. Hayes rolls Idolo over to pickup the victory. After the match, Idolo gets into a pier six brawl with Hayes.
Winner: Carmelo Hayes via Pinfall
– Tama Tonga hands the Ula Fala over to Solo Sikoa. When Roman Reigns gets here, in that ring, Tama says that he’s going to tear him apart, limb by limb. Solo appreciates that, but he’s the Tribal Chief. And if Roman takes this Ula Fala away from him, then he becomes the Tribal Chief again, and they’ll both have to acknowledge him.
Giovanni Vinci Promo
Pride, honor and respect. These aren’t just words. They’re mantras that I live by. Now, I’m adding another. Victory. When I step into the ring, it’s not just to compete, it’s to win. I’m living the dream, traveling the world, and facing every challenge head-on. My next goal? To conquer SmackDown and show the world what I’m all about.
Second Match: Naomi vs. Blair Davenport
Roxanne Perez is watching this match in the crowd. Davenport shoves Naomi after the bell rings. Forearm Exchange. Davenport punches Naomi in the back. Davenport poses for the crowd. Davenport pie faces Naomi. Davenport whips Naomi across the ring. Naomi slides under a clothesline from Davenport. Naomi with a mule kick to the midsection of Davenport. Naomi drops Davenport with The Rear View. Davenport regroups on the outside. Naomi with a Diving Boot through the ropes. Naomi with The Splitting Leg Drop off the ring apron. Naomi rolls Davenport back into the ring. Naomi with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Davenport regains control of the match during the commercial break.
Davenport whips Naomi back first into the turnbuckles. Davenport with The Pendulum BackBreaker for a two count. Davenport puts her knee on the back of Naomi’s neck. Davenport sends Naomi to the corner. Davenport goes for another Pendulum BackBreaker, but Naomi counters with a Headscissors Takeover. Both ladies are knocked down after a Double Crossbody Block. Naomi ducks a clothesline from Davenport. Naomi clotheslines Davenport. Naomi with a Diving Corkscrew Elbow. Naomi thrust kicks the midsection of Davenport. Naomi with a big palm strike. Davenport reverses out of the irish whip from Naomi. Naomi with The Springboard Enzuigiri. Naomi with The Running Splitting Leg Drop for a two count. Davenport fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Davenport rolls Naomi over for a two count. Naomi with a Sliding Enzuigiri. Naomi with a Running Corner Dropkick. Davenport denies The Split Legged MoonSault. Davenport gets Naomi tied up in the tree of woe. Davenport with a Leaping Foot Stomp. Davenport connects with The Kamigoye to pickup the victory.
Winner: Blair Davenport via Pinfall
– Grayson Waller didn’t appreciate Austin Theory throwing him under the bus last week. Theory says that tonight’s match with Kevin Owens is a big opportunity and there’s nothing to worry about. Grayson doesn’t know what Kevin has done to earn a shot at the WWE Championship when he constantly loses to The Bloodline. He keeps getting handed things, and it’s quite disrespectful. Grayson doesn’t realize that Kevin is standing behind him as he continues to vent. Kevin says that Grayson is completely right. Let’s go out there and see if Kevin such an easy opponent to get a victory over. Kevin proceeds to chop A-Town Down Under as he walks away.
– There was a moment of silence for WWE Hall Of Famer Afa of The Wild Samoans who unfortunately passed away earlier today.
Third Match: Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller w/Austin Theory
Ethan Page is watching this match in the crowd. Owens dropkicks Waller into the turnbuckle. Owens with clubbing blows to Waller’s back. Owens repeatedly stomps on Waller’s chest. Waller kicks Owens in the gut. Waller applies The Cravate. Waller with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Waller scores a right jab. Owens reverses out of the irish whip from Waller. Owens scores the elbow knockdown. Owens with a Senton Splash. Owens taunts Theory. Owens goes for a Running Cannonball Strike, but Theory pulls Waller out of the ring. Owens with a running clothesline. Owens throws Waller into the ringside barricade. Owens slams Waller’s head on the announce table. Owens with a straight right hand. Owens with a knife edge chop. Owens gets distracted by Theory. Waller with The Sliding Lariat. Waller gives himself a standing ovation.
Owens launches Waller over the barricade. Owens clotheslines Theory. Owens sends Theory into the timekeepers area. Waller scores another right jab. Waller drives Owens face first into the steel ring post. Waller drops Owens with The DDT on the floor. Waller rolls Owens back into the ring. Waller hooks the outside leg for a two count. Waller transitions into a ground and pound attack. Waller with The Springboard Elbow Drop for a two count. Waller punches Owens in the chest. Waller puts Owens on the top turnbuckle. Owens and Waller are trading back and forth shots. Owens with a series of headbutts. Owens with The Swanton Bomb for a two count. Owens goes for The Stunner, but Waller rolls him over for a two count. Waller punches Owens. Owens launches Waller over the top rope. Waller slams Owens head on the top rope. Waller goes for The Roll Through Flatliner, but Owens counters with The Stunner. Owens connects with The Pop Up PowerBomb to pickup the victory. After the match, A-Town Down Under gangs up on Owens. Cody Rhodes storms into the ring to make the save. Rhodes and Owens viciously attacks A-Town Down Under with two steel chairs. Owens gave Cody his title back before he left the ring.
Winner: Kevin Owens via Pinfall
– Solo Sikoa tells Tama Tonga that Roman Reigns needs to acknowledge him tonight.
– Legado Del Fantasma Vignette.
LA Knight Promo
Let me talk to you. My god did that look like a fun dinner to be at. Well, Santos Escobar is telling all of his goons that they can’t forget who they are, yet all he’s trying to do is be like me. Esco, I don’t know if you’ll forget who you are, but next week there’s a good chance that you’ll forget where you are when you catch a BFT, and I knock your little churro into the dirt. Now, me on the other hand, I ain’t gonna forget where we are. We’re talking about the Nation’s Capital meeting the Nation’s Champ. With this US Champ, well, I really don’t have time to be worried about some cross-eyed halfwit calling me trash. I’ll tell you what, Esco, call me what you want. Call me trash, I’ll take it, I’ll own it. In fact, I might be a little bit of trash mixed in with a little bit of flash. This week, next week, any week you want, this championship trash will put you on your ass. And still your United States Champion, with everybody saying, LA Knight, YEAH!
– Chelsea Green & Piper Niven thanks Michin for ruining Nia Jax’s Championship Celebration. Michin will now be getting a Women’s Championship Opportunity. Chelsea is not happy about that and storms into Nick Aldis Office. Nia Jax proceeds to attack Michin from behind. Nick tells Nia to back off.
Fourth Match: DIY vs. The Street Profits w/B-Fab In A Number One Contenders Match
Trick Williams is watching this match in the crowd. Johnny Gargano and Montez Ford will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ford applies a wrist lock. Gargano with a drop toe hold. Gargano applies a front face lock. Gargano grabs a side wrist lock. Leg Sweep Exchange. Gargano ducks a clothesline from Ford. Ford dodges The Rolling Head Kick. Gargano avoids The Standing MoonSault. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Ciampa and Dawkins are tagged in. Ciampa drop steps into a side headlock. Dawkins whips Ciampa across the ring. Ciampa runs into Dawkins. Dawkins drops Ciampa with a shoulder tackle. Ciampa drops down on the canvas. Dawkins leapfrogs over Ciampa. Dawkins with a diving back elbow smash. Dawkins tags in Ford. Dawkins whips Ciampa across the ring. Dawkins drops down on the canvas. Ford dropkicks Ciampa. Assisted MoonSault. Double Flapjack to Gargano. Ford tags in Dawkins. Dawkins delivers The Pounce on the floor.
The Profits had complete control of the match during the commercial break. Gargano with two clotheslines. Gargano with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Gargano with a Corner Meteora. Gargano follows that with a Running Bulldog/Clothesline Combination. Ford launches Gargano over the top rope. Gargano SuperKicks Dawkins. Gargano hits The Slingshot Spear for a two count. Gargano tags in Ciampa. Ciampa goes for a Back Body Drop, but Ford lands back. Ford shoves Ciampa into Gargano. Ford tags in Dawkins. Ciampa side steps Ford into the turnbuckles. Ciampa kicks Ford in the face. Ciampa with a running forearm smash. The Profits fires back with a Pounce/German Suplex Combination. Dawkins goes for The Swanton Bomb, but Ciampa ducks out of the way. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike or a two count. Ciampa tags in Gargano. Running Enzuigiri/Boot Combination. Gargano goes for One Final Beat, but Dawkins counters with The Northern Lights Suplex. Dawkins tags in Ford. Dawkins goes for The Sky High, but Gargano lands back on his feet. Ciampa trips Ford from the outside. Stereo Slingshot Pescados. Double Lariat. Gargano and Ford are trading back and forth shots.
Tip Up by Ford. Ford with The Step Up Enzuigiri. SuperKick Exchange. Gargano falls on top of Ford for a two count. Ciampa decks Dawkin with a back elbow smash. Ciampa kicks Ford in the face. Ciampa ducks under two clotheslines from Ford. Ciampa with a Running Knee Strike to Dawkins. Ford rolls Ciampa over for a two count. Ford drops Ciampa with The Zig Zag. Ford drags Ciampa to the corner. Ford blasts Gargano off the apron. Ford goes for The 450 Splash, but Ciampa gets his knees up in the air. Ciampa tags in Gargano. DIY hits The Shattering Machine for a two count. DIY dumps Dawkins out of the ring. Gargano tags in Ciampa. Dawkins denies The Meeting In The Middle. Ford with a Rising Knee Strike. Ford tags in Dawkins. The Profits delivers The Revelation for a two count. Gargano SuperKicks Dawkins. Haymaker Exchange. Ciampa with two overhand chops. Dawkins scores a right jab. Gargano tags himself in. Gargano with The Apron Enzuigiri. Ciampa with The Big Boot. Gargano SuperKicks Dawkins. Gargano sends Ford crashing to the outside. DIY connects with The Fairy Tale Ending/SuperKick Combination for a two count. Gargano lands The Suicide Dive. Gargano goes for The Slingshot Spear, but Dawkins counters with The Silencer. Dawkins tags in Ford. The Profits plants Gargano with The Doomsday BlockBuster to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Street Profits via Pinfall
– Next week on SmackDown, LA Knight puts his United States Championship on the line against Santos Escobar. Bianca BelAir, Jade Cargill and Naomi collides with Blair Davenport & The Unholy Union In A 6-Woman Tag Team Match. Plus, The Bloodline versus The Street Profits For The WWE Tag Team Championship.
Roman Reigns & The Bloodline Segment
Solo Sikoa: Orlando, Acknowledge Me! Okay, I see how it is, Orlando. You don’t want to acknowledge me? Fine. I know one man who needs to acknowledge me. Roman Reigns, you call yourself the Tribal Chief or OTC, whatever the hell it is. If you want this ula fala back, then bring your ass out here and try to take it from me.
Solo gives the Ula Fala to Tama Tonga after Roman entered the ring. Reigns and Solo starts trading bombs in the center of the ring. Solo whips Reigns across the ring. Reigns with a leaping clothesline. Tonga attacks Reigns from behind. Tonga with rapid fire haymakers. Reigns drops Tonga with The Uranage Slam. Reigns dumps Tonga out of the ring. Reigns starts clearing the announce table. Reigns goes for a PowerBomb, but Solo gets in the way.
Solo tees off on Reigns. Solo rolls Reigns back into the ring. Reigns avoids The Samoan Spike. Reigns delivers The Superman Punch. Reigns Spears Solo. Reigns retrieves the Ula Fala. Jacob Fatu SuperKicks Reigns. Fatu transitions into a ground and pound attack. Fatu drives Reigns shoulder first into the steel ring post. Fatu nails Reigns with The Running Hip Attack. Fatu dumps Reigns out of the ring. The Bloodline delivers The Cerberus PowerBomb through the announce table. Fatu drags Reigns back into the ring. Tonga puts the Ula Falal over Solo’s head. The Bloodline stands tall over Reigns as the show goes off the air.
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