This Friday night, WWE will host another live edition of SmackDown, straight from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Check out the highlights announced for the show below:
- Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will come face-to-face;
- R-Truth vs. Damian Priest;
- Rey Fenix (c) vs. Ricky Saints – AAA World Cruiserweight Championship Match;
- Paige vs. Nikki Bella;
You can follow real-time coverage of the show starting at 8/7c, right here on Wrestling Noticias.
Results:
WWE SmackDown kicks off with the commentary team welcoming viewers to the show.
Cody Rhodes, R-Truth, Damian Priest, Tatum Paxley, and Alexa Bliss are shown arriving at the arena.
Sami Zayn opens SmackDown alongside Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Zayn gloats about three potential Money in the Bank threats coming up short before congratulating Penta on his win. He tells Penta to focus on Roman Reigns, whom Zayn faces at Crown Jewel, and says he will address Reigns in person. Trick Williams interrupts and reminds Zayn that he beat him at WrestleMania. Trick threatens to make Zayn pay for disrespecting him two weeks ago, but Zayn insists he deserves respect as Undisputed WWE Champion. Trick dares him to throw the first punch, prompting Gargano to step in and defend Zayn. Gargano warns Trick to show some respect or deal with Johnny Wrestling. Trick accepts the challenge and calls for a referee.
Trick Williams vs. Johnny Gargano (w/ Sami Zayn & Candice LeRae)
– Gargano goes for a slingshot spear, but Williams counters with a knee strike and follows up with a Book End for the win.
A video package recaps Money in the Bank.
Backstage, Nick Aldis informs Blake Monroe that she will face Giulia in a Street Fight next week. Chelsea Green arrives and asks about Tiffany Stratton and Liv Morgan. Aldis says Tiffany is still recovering and Liv is absent, but Adam Pearce has requested a title shot for Roxanne Perez. Nikki Bella interrupts, frustrated that Perez is getting an opportunity ahead of her. Green mocks Nikki, who fires back and vows to challenge her for the title after beating Paige tonight.
Paige vs Nikki Bella
– Nikki shoves Paige toward the referee, but Paige stops short. Nikki catches her with a roll-up for a two-count. Paige responds with a roll-up, using the ropes for leverage to steal the win.
Backstage, R-Truth tells Cathy Kelley he is heartbroken after Damian Priest stabbed him in the back and even stepped on his pinky toe. Truth warns Priest that his ass is his before walking off.
Nick Aldis checks on Kevin Owens in the medical room, where Owens insists he is fine. CM Punk arrives and demands a match with Owens tonight, but Aldis steps between them and refuses to book the match until both men are fully healthy.
R-Truth vs. Damian Priest
– R-Truth hits Priest with a missile dropkick but lands awkwardly. The referee immediately throws up the X sign and calls off the match.
Priest looks to attack R-Truth with a steel chair, but Fraxiom rushes to the ring to make the save. Priest drops the chair and heads backstage.
Gunther enters Nick Aldis’ office to apologize for last week’s incident but finds Danhausen sitting in his chair, wearing a neck brace and an arm sling. Danhausen reminds Gunther that he failed to beat him last week. Gunther grabs him and threatens him, prompting Danhausen to plead for mercy with Halloween approaching. Gunther promises to make Halloween extra special for him.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley celebrate their WWE Women’s Tag Team Title win, wishing Charlotte Flair could join them. Bliss praises Paxley, who reveals she has a special gift for Flair. Fatal Influence interrupts, with Jacy Jayne complaining that Tiffany Stratton stole her Money in the Bank briefcase. Bliss and Paxley offer Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid a rematch before fighting off the trio.
Backstage, Rey Fenix tells Cathy Kelley he is proud of Penta’s Money in the Bank victory. Sami Zayn interrupts and asks about Penta’s cash-in plans, but Fenix says he doesn’t know whether his brother will target Roman Reigns or Zayn. A worried Zayn wonders if Penta is coming after him and knocks away a water bottle.
Elsewhere, Fatal Influence runs into Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin. B-Fab and Michin reveal they are next in line for a Women’s Tag Team Title shot and tease a future showdown with Fatal Influence if they win the gold.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley celebrate their WWE Women’s Tag Team Title win, wishing Charlotte Flair could join them. Bliss praises Paxley, who reveals she has a special gift for Flair. Fatal Influence interrupts, with Jacy Jayne complaining that Tiffany Stratton stole her Money in the Bank briefcase. Bliss and Paxley offer Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid a rematch before fighting off the trio.
Backstage, Rey Fenix tells Cathy Kelley he is proud of Penta’s Money in the Bank victory. Sami Zayn interrupts and asks about Penta’s cash-in plans, but Fenix says he doesn’t know whether his brother will target Roman Reigns or Zayn.
AAA World Cruiserweight Championship Match: Rey Fénix (c) vs. Ricky Saints
– Saints uses the referee to knock down Fenix before hitting Rochambeau, but the referee refuses to count the pin. A furious Saints argues with the official and puts his hands on him, resulting in a disqualification.
After the match, Saints attacks Rey Fenix again, prompting several officials to rush in and intervene.
Backstage, Cody Rhodes asks Nick Aldis about his scheduled face-to-face with Randy Orton, but Aldis admits he hasn’t seen Orton. Rhodes heads to the ring with a steel chair and refuses to leave until Orton shows up. Baron Corbin interrupts, dismissing Rhodes as nothing special and accusing him of constantly complaining. Corbin boasts about winning the United States Title following his WWE return and vows to reclaim his rightful spot at Rhodes’ expense. An angry Rhodes throws Corbin out of the ring and calls for a referee to start a match.
Baron Corbin vs. Cody Rhodes
– Rhodes hits Corbin with a scoop powerslam and a Disaster Kick. As Cody looks to finish him off, Randy Orton appears, pulls Rhodes out of the ring, and attacks him, causing the disqualification.
Orton continues attacking Rhodes at ringside, sending him into the ring post before bringing him back inside. Orton goes for a Punt Kick, but Cody avoids it and hits a Cody Cutter. Rhodes looks to deliver a Punt of his own, but Corbin intervenes, allowing Orton to retreat. Corbin attempts End of Days, but Cody counters with another Cody Cutter. Orton taunts Rhodes, insisting he doesn’t have it in him to deliver the Punt. Cody proves him wrong by hitting Corbin with a Punt Kick, leaving Orton stunned as the crowd chants “One more time!” SmackDown goes off the air with both men staring each other down.
End of show!