WWE SmackDown kicked off with a thrilling night of action-packed matches, intense confrontations, and dramatic twists. The event began with a recap of the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments, followed by the arrival of The Bloodline, LA Knight, Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Carmelo Hayes at the arena.
In the first match of the night, Bianca Belair took on Tiffany Stratton, with Belair emerging victorious after a series of intense exchanges. Belair showcased her signature moves, including a fallaway slam and a KOD, to secure the win. The match earned a solid grade of B.
Next up was an intense confrontation between LA Knight and Tama Tonga. Knight dominated the early stages, but Tonga fought back with a massive lariat and a sleeper hold. The match took a dramatic turn when Tonga Loa intervened, leading to Tonga securing the win with a reverse STO finisher. The match received a grade of B.
The spotlight then shifted to the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul, with Nick Aldis acting as the mediator. However, Logan brought his own lawyer to negotiate the terms, leading to a heated exchange between the two parties. The contract was revised, with only the Undisputed Championship on the line at the PLE. The segment ended with Cody dodging a cheap shot from Logan and taking out one of his guys.
The women’s division took center stage as Nia Jax clashed with Jade Cargill in a highly intense match. Jax dominated the early stages, but Cargill turned the tables with a massive slam. The match spilled outside, with both competitors using chairs to gain the upper hand. However, Cargill was disqualified for using a chair, handing Jax the win. The brawl continued after the match, with the two women resuming their fight backstage.
In other matches, DIY emerged victorious over Legado Del Fantasma, thanks to a distraction from Elektra Lopez, while Randy Orton defeated Carmelo Hayes with an RKO. The commentators also addressed recent broadcast interruptions, showing a clip from a Twitch link involving The Fiend.
The night ended with Bayley challenging Chelsea Green and Piper Niven to a match for next week, and Randy Orton facing off against The Bloodline, led by Tama Tonga, in a tense standoff. The 20-time champion warned them about the dangers of the RKO, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in the weeks to come.
