Tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown is live from Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington. Commentators are Michael Cole & Corey Graves. The ring announcer is Alicia Taylor.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results
Triple H Promo
- It seems like just yesterday, I was standing in this ring, for the first episode of this show, going one-on-one with The Rock. And it’s hard to believe that, here we are, 25 years later. And there is no better place to be than right here, right now, sold out, standing room only, Seattle, Washington. And there’s no better way to start this off, than a match for the Undisputed WWE Championship, between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa, inside of a steel cage. So, Seattle, are you ready? Then welcome to SmackDown.
First Match
- Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa by pinfall in a Steel Cage Match and successfully retained his Undisputed WWE Championship.
- After the match, Sikoa nails Rhodes with The Samoan Spike. The Bloodline surrounds Cody Rhodes. Tanga Loa bodyslams Rhodes. Jacob Fatu with The Double Jump MoonSault. Fatu makes his way up to the top of the cage. Roman Reigns came out for the save. Reigns sends Tama Tonga shoulder first into the steel ring post. Reigns tees off on Loa. Sikoa attacks Reigns from behind. Sikoa is mauling Reigns in the corner. Sikoa goes for a Running Hip Attack, but Reigns counters with The Superman Punch. Reigns prepares for The Spear. Fatu drags Sikoa out of the cage. Reigns tells Fatu to bring it. GOD double teams Reigns. Rhodes proceeds to make the save. Rhodes drops Tonga with The CrossRhodes. Reigns plants Loa with The Spear
Nick Aldis backstage interview
- Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Nick Aldis. It’s a chaotic start to say the least. All the major parties have been sequestered to their perspective dressing rooms, because this is his show, and there will be law and order. Now, Solo Sikoa told Nick that he had an idea for a tag team match. This night is a long way from being over.
Second Match
- Michin defeated Piper Niven by pinfall.
- After the match, Green attacks Michin from behind. Green tells Niven to kill her. Niven with a Running Senton Splash. Green flings a trash can into the ring. Green connects with The Unprettier through the trash can.
Special Appearances
- Rob Van Dam, Vickie Guerrero, and Imperium are in the crowd tonight.
Third Match
- Ricky was going to be Kevin’s tag team partner because Randy Orton had “travel issues”. Kevin proceeds to drop Ricky with The Stunner after the stagehand gave him the good news. However, before the bell rang, Randy showed up at the last minute.
- Kevin Owens and Randy Orton defeated Austin Theory and Grayson Waller by pinfall.
Nick Aldis Backstage Interview
- We head back to Nick Aldis Office. The challenge is this. Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu versus Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes at WWE Bad Blood. The Bloodline has already signed the contract. Now, he needs to have a conversation with Roman and Cody. Cody tells Nick that he’s done with The Bloodline. As far as The Bloodline are concerned, that’s Roman Reigns problem. He has no intention in signing that contract. Nick tells Cathy that he needs to talk to Roman Reigns.
Special Appearances
- Booker T, Queen Sharmell, Sheamus and “Freebird” Michael Hayes are enjoying the festivities.
Nia Jax, Bayley, Tiffny Stratton, Naomi Segment
- Nia Jax talks about her return to WWE and winning The Queen of the ring and winning the Women’s Championship. Well, today Nick Aldis informed her that, she will be defending her title at Bad Blood. She says she doesn’t know who my opponent is and doesn’t care who her opponent is, because she will see the fame that Michin, Naomi, and Bayley had seen. She’s going to annihilate them. Bayley interrupts and demands the rematch. Tiffany Stratton interrupts and takes a shot at Bayley. Naomi comes out and demands the title shot. Then, Nia Jax suggests that Naomi and Bayley will face her and Tiffany next week and the winner will get the title shot at WWE Bad Blood. If they lose then they will leave SmackDown. Naomi and Bayley accept the challenge. Naomi drops Tiffany with The Rear View to close this segment.
Special Appearances
- Damian Priest, Ron Simmons, Teddy Long, William Regal and Bobby Roode are in the crowd.
Fourth Match
- Andrade El Idolo defeated Carmelo Hayes by pinfall.
- After the match, LA Knight appears on the stage. Next week on SmackDown, Idolo will be getting his United States Championship Opportunity aka The Hit It and Quit It Sweepstakes.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill Backstage Interview
- Byron Saxton had a backstage interview with Bianca BelAir & Jade Cargill. They are excited to have their tag team titles back, so it’s all good. Jade says that they are going to give out work, come apply. It doesn’t matter if it’s Raw, NXT, or SmackDown, they can get this work. Nia Jax tells Bianca and Jade that if Naomi continues to stick her nose in her business, something really bad is going to happen. Nia says that the tag titles look really good on Bianca and Jade. However, Nia gloats about beating them both in the QOTR. They are the tag team champions, but SmackDown is her kingdom.
Nick Aldis, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Bloodline Segment
- Nick Aldis talks about what happened earlier today but Roman Reigns interrupts and asks for the microphone, Nick instead gives him the contract. Nick finally gives Roman the microphone. Roman Reigns says he doesn’t want to confuse anybody. Something’s changed, but not me. I don’t need him. I don’t need some contract. This is a family business. This is the Bloodline business here. I don’t need a partner. I definitely don’t need the help of Cody Rhodes. And let’s just get this one thing straight, whether I have my family’s Ula Fala or not, I am The Tribal Chief. And, you see, I’m not just the original Tribal Chief, I am the Only Tribal Chief. And don’t ever get it confused. This is my ring. This is my show. This is my WWE.
- Cody Rhodes interrupts Roman Reigns and you’re right. You’re WWE. Well, it was, but it hasn’t been since WrestleMania.
- Solo Sikoa music hits. GOD attacks Reigns and Rhodes from behind. Rhodes is throwing haymakers at Loa. Rhodes drops Loa with The Super Cody Cutter. Reigns with a Uranage Slam to Tama Tonga. Sikoa talks about major trash from the outside. Reigns and Rhodes proceed to sign the contract as the show goes off the air.