WWE SmackDown Results 5/22/26
Rupp Arena
Lexington, Kentucky

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Fatal Influence Segment

Rhea Ripley: Welcome to Friday Night Mami. I had one week off, and it seemed like someone really missed me. Because Jade and her crew, they decided to try and send a message, but all they managed to do is really piss me off. Now that I’m back, I’m inching for a fight. So, Jade, if you want your rematch, then I will happily beat you again. You versus me at Clash In Italy for the WWE Women’s Championship.

Charlotte Flair: Look, champ, I appreciate you wanting to defend your title, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We still have a 6-Woman Tag Team Match tomorrow against Jade, B-Fab and Michin.

Alexa Bliss: Which we all need to be on the same page for.

Charlotte Flair: Actually, Lexi, you make a really good point, but I need to address the elephant in the room. So, Rhea, Lexi and I needed your help last week, so can you answer us, where were you?

Rhea Ripley: Look, Charlotte, I’m sorry, but I actually wanted to go home and see my family, do I not get a day off like everyone else?

Charlotte Flair: No, I’m actually happy you went home to see your family, I get that more than anyone, but we needed your help last week against Jade and her crew. And here’s the thing, Lexi and I have our own battles to fight.

Rhea Ripley: Charlotte, weren’t you the one that said that you didn’t need me?

Charlotte Flair: No, no, no, yes, I did say that when we were facing Fatal Influence, but now I’m saying, Lexi and I need your help, with your problem.

Alexa Bliss: Maybe we all should just take a chill pill.

Rhea Ripley: Seriously? You know, I’m sorry that you guys got ambushed, but from where I was watching, it looked like Alexa took most of it. So, if you can’t even have your partner, your best friend’s back, then how am I supposed to trust you with my back?

Alexa Bliss: Guys, seriously, we really need to stop here, this is getting ridiculous.

Charlotte Flair: No, no, I see what you’re doing, you’re trying to make a problem that’s not there. You’re trying to draw a wedge between my bestie and I. No, I see it, go ahead.

Rhea Ripley: Draw a wedge? Mate, you’re the one drawing the wedge here, not me.

– Fatal Influence joins the conversation.

Jacy Jayne: Wow, this is great. Please, keep this going, I love it. In fact, there’s nothing I love more than watching the SmackDown Women’s Division unravel before our very eyes. And you know what’s funny, it seemed like this all started the second Fatal Influence stepped foot on the scene, right? Okay, pipe down, I’m not done talking, thank you, thank you for your respect. You see, while you all have been at each other’s throats, Fallon, Lainey, and yours truly, Jacy Jayne has ascended to the top of this division, with ease. Because when we seek an opportunity, we take it. In fact, I think we’re looking at one, right now.

Alexa Bliss: Are you?

Charlotte Flair: You know, Jacy, we love your confidence, but I’m not here for the back and forth. So, how about any two of you face Lexi and I, tonight?

Jacy Jayne: That’s perfect, that’s all I needed to hear.

Charlotte Flair: Thank you, buh-bye.

– Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett recapped a really bad week for The MFT’s.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Talla Tonga. She wanted to get his final thoughts ahead of his match with Shinsuke Nakamura. Solo Sikoa says that Talla is more than ready. Tonight, he wants everyone to watch what’s about to happened to Shinsuke Nakamura tonight. Royce Keys joins the conversation. Royce says that Solo cost him a title shot last week, so if it’s an issue he wants, it’s an issue he can get. Royce tells Solo to stay out of his business. Solo tells Royce to calm down. If Royce didn’t want help last week, all he had to do was say so. Royce threw the chair into Solo’s face, he’s lucky The MFT’s are not beating his ass right now. Solo is not going to do that, because they’re family, and Royce needs somebody to watch his back on SmackDown and who better to do that than family?

– WWE LJN Wave 2 Action Figures are now available exclusively at Target.

– Coming out of the commercial break, Charlotte Flair was ready to discuss ring gear. Alexa Bliss tells Charlotte that she’s not medically cleared to compete, because she’s sick. Bliss says that she’s sick of Charlotte and Rhea, because every time they bicker, she’s in the middle of it. Tonight, Charlotte & Rhea are going to team with each other, and they’re going to get their acts together. Alexa tells Charlotte to have fun.

– There will be a special WWE Made In America Documentary that will be airing on the USA Network immediately following next week’s SmackDown celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.

First Match: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Talla Tonga w/The MFT’s 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Tonga outpowers Nakamura. Tonga signals for the test of strength. Nakamura kicks the left hamstring of Tonga. Nakamura ducks a clothesline from Tonga. Nakamura drives his knee into the midsection of Tonga. Nakamura with forearm shivers. Tonga uppercuts Nakamura. Tonga stomps on Nakamura’s back. Tonga HeadButts Nakamura. Tonga kicks Nakamura in the gut. Tonga with another headbutt in the corner. Tonga repeatedly stomps on Nakamura’s chest. Tonga is choking Nakamura with his boot. Tonga rocks Nakamura with a forearm smash. Tonga whips Nakamura back first into the turnbuckles. Tonga poses for the crowd. Tonga with two knee drops. Tonga bodyslams Nakamura. Tonga sends Nakamura to the corner. Nakamura side steps Tonga into the turnbuckles. Nakamura with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Nakamura with Two Flying Knee Strikes. Nakamura clotheslines Tonga over the top rope. Nakamura tells Tonga to bring it.

Nakamura with a knee lift. Nakamura with clubbing blows to Tonga’s back. Tonga avoids The Axe Kick. Tonga with a clubbing blow to the back of Nakamura’s head. Tonga throws Nakamura into the ringside barricade. Tonga talks smack to Nakamura. Tonga has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Nakamura with heavy bodyshots. Tonga dodges The Big Boot. Nakamura with clubbing hamstring kicks. Nakamura ducks a clothesline from Tonga. Tonga Powerslams Nakamura. Tonga goes for The Chokeslam, but Nakamura counters with The Triangle Choke. Nakamura transitions into a Guillotine Choke. Tonga goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Nakamura lands back on his feet. Nakamura kicks the back of Tonga’s left knee. Nakamura drops Tonga with a Flying Knee Strike. Nakamura with clubbing Mid-Kicks. Nakamura with a Step Up Enzuigiri.

Tonga reverses out of the irish whip from Nakamura. Nakamura dodges The Running Boot. Nakamura lays Tonga flat on the top turnbuckle. Nakamura with a Running Knee Strike into the ribs of Tonga. Nakamura delivers The Scorpio Rising for a two count. Nakamura prepares for The Kinshasa. Nakamura kicks Solo Sikoa off the ring apron. Nakamura goes for The Kinshasa, but Tonga counters with a Scoop Powerslam. Tonga Chokeslams Nakamura to pickup the victory. After the match, Solo tells Tonga to pick Nakamura up. Tama Tonga prevents Solo from hitting Nakamura with The Samoan Spike. Tama clocks Nakamura with The Cut Throat. Solo gives Tama a big hug. Solo prepares for The Samoan Spike. Damian Priest storms into the ring with a steel chair to make the save. Priest tells Talla Tonga to bring it. The MFT’s decide that discretion is the better part of valor.

Winner: Talla Tonga via Pinfall 

– The first hour of WWE Clash In Italy will be airing on ESPN Proper.

– Tribal Combat Video Package.

– We see Nick Aldis talking to Cody Rhodes in his office. GUNTHER is not here yet, so as of now, the contract for Clash In Italy is still unsigned. Cody says that we should have a repeat of last week where he’s holding the contract and force GUNTHER to sign it. That’s not what Nick was insinuating. Nick wants to handle this situation. As far as Nick is concerned, GUNTHER is the number one contender, the match for Clash In Italy is set, and he will make sure that the contract is signed. Cody hopes that Nick is right. Cody and Nick shake hands. Cody turns around and sees Sami Zayn. Despite their recent run-ins over the last 3-4 months, Sami Zayn knows how to beat GUNTHER more than anybody on the roster. If Cody needs any help or advice, all he has to do is ask. Cody says, thanks, but no thanks. After Cody leaves, Sami starts venting to Nick Aldis. Nick says that time is tight, and he may not have a spot for Sami tonight. Sami asks Nick if he’s not entitled to some respect? He’s one of the top talents on SmackDown, and he can’t get a few minutes to address his ride or die fans? Sami wants to know why he continues to get disrespected like this. If Cody Rhodes asked Nick for a little bit of time, Nick would give it to him, no questions asked, because The Golden Boy gets anything he asks for. Cody rejoins the conversation. Sami starts to apologize. Cody says that Sami makes a good point. Cody mentions that Sami is healthy like a Kentucky Racehorse. Cody proceeds to challenge Sami to a match for later on tonight.

– Coming out of the commercial break, we see The MFT’s talking strategy in the locker room. Tama Tonga says that the reason everybody is coming after them is because they think Solo Sikoa is weak, that their family is weak. That’s the problem, Solo needs to handle this Damian Priest problem by himself. He needs to show Priest that their family is not weak. Solo and Tama shake hands for the family. Solo says that he’s gonna go talk to Nick Aldis.

Second Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Lash Legend w/Nia Jax For The WWE Women’s United States Championship

Nia Jax: Let’s get one thing straight, tomorrow night at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Lash and I are going to end this pathetic nostalgic tour of Brie and Paige, when we take back our Tag Team Championships, right, Lash?

Lash Legend: That’s right, because gold looks oh so good on us. And that’s why, after tonight, I beat on Little Miss Tiffy Time and snatch the United States Championship, that just sounds like the perfect plan to the start of our golden weekend. So, yes, Tiffy, I accept. Ref, let’s get it.

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Legend outpowers Stratton. Stratton with a waist lock go-behind. Legend flings Stratton across the ring. Legend with a Biel Throw. Stratton kicks Legend in the face. Stratton with forearm shivers. Legend goes for another Biel Throw, but Stratton cartwheels back onto her feet. Stratton ducks a clothesline from Legend. Legend goes for a Pop Up Forearm, but Stratton counters with a Dropkick. Legend drops Stratton with a shoulder tackle. Stratton dodges The Pump Kick. Stratton with a pair of chop blocks. Stratton with a Running Basement Dropkick. Stratton follows that with The Slingshot Pescado. Stratton with clubbing blows to Legend’s back. Legend drives her elbow into Stratton’s chest. Legend Chokeslams Stratton onto the edge of the ring. Legend poses for the crowd. Chelsea Green comes down to the ring to check on Stratton. Legend has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Legend brings Stratton to the corner. Legend with clubbing shoulder blocks. Legend puts Stratton on the top turnbuckle. Stratton with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Stratton with forearm shivers. Legend answers with a short-arm clothesline for a two count.

Legend applies a rear chin lock. Stratton gets back to a vertical base. Stratton decks Legend with a JawBreaker. Stratton sends Legend tumbling to the floor. Stratton drives Legend shoulder first into the steel ring post. Stratton with a forearm smash. Legend shrugs off two short-arm clotheslines. Legend goes for The Chokeslam, but Stratton counters with The Stunner. It’s Tiffy Time in Lexington. Stratton hits The Handspring Stunner for a two count. Legend avoids The Running Double Foot Stomp. Legend rolls Stratton over for a two count. Legend goes for a PowerBomb, but Stratton counters with a Hurricanrana into the top turnbuckle pad. Stratton goes for The Cartwheel Alabama Slam, but Legend counters with a PowerBomb for a two count. Legend goes for The Lash Extension, but Stratton counters with The Crucifix Bomb for a two count. Stratton prepares for The PME. Nia Jax runs interference. Stratton kicks Jax off the apron. Stratton dives over Legend. Legend nails Stratton with The Pump Kick. Green shoves Jax face first into the ring post. Legend tugs on Green’s hair. Stratton rolls Legend over to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE Women’s United States Champion, Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall 

– Coming out of the commercial break, a WWE Stagehand informed Nick Aldis that the power issue inside the arena is coming from this particular room. Nick scolds Danhausen for his bevy of weird science experiments. Joe Tessitore puts over the effect Danhausen has had on the New York Knicks.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with The Miz and Kit Wilson. Did they have any guesses as to what might be in Danhausen’s Laboratory?  Miz doesn’t care about Danhausen’s Laboratory, all he is face paint with an IQ of a Science Fair Volcano. Cathy mentions that perhaps Danhausen cursed The Miz’s favorite basketball team, The Cleveland Cavaliers. Miz flaunts his new I’m Not Cursed T-Shirt. There is no curse. Fraxiom joins the conversation. How can Miz and Wilson not be cursed if all these bad things continue to happen? Miz is livid that Danhausen is sitting courtside at these Knick games. If Miz is such a Cavs fan, which isn’t he sitting in the front row? Miz says that he’s superstitious. Kit Wilson tells Fraxiom to wake up, because disrespecting the locker room leader is toxic. Miz says that he would be more than happy to embarrass Axiom in his home country of Barcelona, Spain next week. Axiom says that he’s looking forward to it.

Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, Lil Yachty Segment 

Trick Williams: Hey yo, bro, you know what I think?

Lil Yachty: What’s that?

Trick Williams: I think the people here in Lexington love some Trick & Yachty, let’s talk about it.

Lil Yachty: That’s right, baby, especially after we did last week. The way you was beating down on The Miz, stomping on him, leaving him for dead with no breath for air.

Trick Williams: Now, hold on, bro, he is a future Hall Of Famer.

Lil Yachty: That’s debatable.

Trick Williams: Come on, now, 7X Tag Team Champion.

Lil Yachty: Seven times he was carried, I mean, you know what I’m saying?

Trick Williams: 2X Grand Slam Champion.

Lil Yachty: That just means you’ve been here too long. The moral of the story is this, you come out, you interrupt the champ, Mr. Lemon Pepper Stepper, you’re going to get stepped on. And if anybody else comes out here and interrupts the champ.

– Carmelo Hayes joins the conversation.

Carmelo Hayes: Trick, my boy, let’s talk about it. You and I, we both knew this day was gonna come, right? So, here I am, and I’m asking you, Trick, you need to do the right thing. Because whether you want to admit it or not, you and I both know that you screwed me out of my championship, and if it wasn’t for you, I would still be the United States Champion. And here’s the thing you need to understand, Trick, I’m not trying to come out here and discredit you, what you’ve done, listen to the people, you did that. Trick, you came into SmackDown, you took over, you rose to the tippy top of the ranks in record time, and I applaud you for that, Trick. Here’s the thing, I’ve always believed in you, I’ve always knew that you were capable of doing that. But Trick, I want to tell you something, there’s a huge difference between carrying a title and being a champion. And what I did, for eight weeks, I was a champion, I defended that title, night in and night out. I won these people over with my hard work, my effort, with my blood, my sweat and my tears. So, Trick, I’m asking you again, give me what I want, give the people here in Lexington what they want, Trick versus Melo for that United States Championship, right here, right now.

Lil Yachty: Melo, check it out, Trick would love to give you a chance to get this title, the people in Lexington would love to see this match, but you got to understand, when you’re a champion as big as Trick Williams, you got schedule from head to toe. Man, he’s got things to do. Let me see, hold on. Trick has got to get his hair retwisted in about 40 minutes, Trick got to get a pedicure in about an hour, I’m just saying. And Trick’s muscles need a deep tissue massage, I booked that appointment from Heavley Hands about a week ago, you can’t miss that appointment, you need that.

Carmelo Hayes: Hey, hold on, can anybody hear understand what this guy is saying? Hey, bro, Trick, listen, if you find time between your nail appointment and your hair appointment, how about you defend that United States Championship? But wait, but wait, listen, that’s only if your secretary will allow it. But wait, Trick, look, I’m gonna bring it back here. You and I, we go way back, day one. The old Trick Williams, he wouldn’t let someone tell him what to do, and when to do, but then again, I guess you were always better at playing second fiddle.

Trick Williams: First things first, Melo, mind your business while grown folk talking. And secondly, I don’t eat no dirty rice, and I don’t chew my cabbage, twice. That means Trick Williams doesn’t play with his leftovers. But since we are here in Lexington, and I do think the people do want to see Trick Williams versus Carmelo Hayes.

Carmelo Hayes: Come on, Trick. Come on, Trick.

Trick Williams: Since we got space and opportunity, I got on my boots, you got on your boots. Damnit, tonight, it’s Trick versus Melo, let’s talk about it.

Carmelo Hayes: Let’s talk about it.

Trick Williams: But don’t get it twisted, the open challenges were done the moment I won this championship. But because I like you, and because I respect everything that we’ve been through, you’re going to get your match tonight, but this ass whooping is on the house. Get the referee’s out here, and let’s get this going.

Third Match: Trick Williams w/Lil Yachty vs. Carmelo Hayes 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Williams applies a side headlock. Hayes whips Williams across the ring. Williams reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Williams leapfrogs over Hayes. Williams drops Hayes with a shoulder tackle. Williams bodyslams Hayes. Williams goes for another Bodyslam, but Hayes lands back on his feet. Standing Switch Exchange. Hayes goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Williams holds onto the ropes. Hayes drops down on the canvas. Hayes leapfrogs over Williams. Hayes slips over Williams back. Hayes dropkicks Williams. Hayes poses for the crowd. Williams side steps Hayes into the turnbuckles. Hayes avoids The Trick Slap. Hayes unloads two knife edge chops. Williams shoves Hayes. Hayes ducks a chop from Williams. Hayes is lighting up Williams chest. Williams uppercuts Hayes. Williams drops Hayes with The Trick Slap. Williams repeatedly stomps on Hayes chest. Hayes blocks a boot from Williams. Hayes with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Hayes with two blistering chops. Williams answers with Two Leg Lariats. Williams whips Hayes across the ring. Hayes with The Sunset Flip for a two count.

Hayes ducks a clothesline from Williams. Hayes goes for The Springboard Clothesline, but Williams counters with The Book End for a two count. Williams slams Hayes head on the top turnbuckle pad. Williams with a blistering chop. Williams whips Hayes back first into the turnbuckles. Williams whips Hayes across the ring. Williams with a Spinning Heel Kick for a two count. Williams with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Williams tells Hayes to get up. Williams dumps Hayes face first on the top rope. Hayes dodges The Leg Lariat. Hayes dumps Williams to the floor. Hayes teases a dive. Yachty stops Hayes in his tracks. Hayes sends Williams shoulder first into the steel ring steps. Hayes talks smack to Yachty. Hayes begs Yachty to hit him with the kendo stick. Hayes chops Williams around the ringside area. Hayes rolls Williams back into the ring. Hayes transitions into a corner mount. Hayes repeatedly stomps on Williams chest. Williams fires back with three haymakers. Hayes SuperKicks Williams for a two count. Wlliams reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Williams sends Hayes crashing to the outside. Williams slams Hayes head on the ringside barricade and the announce table. Chop Exchange. Williams applies a rear chin lock. Hayes gets back to a vertical base. Hayes decks Williams with a JawBreaker.

Hayes and Williams are trading back and forth shots. Hayes drives his knee into the midsection of Williams. Williams reverses out of the irish whip from Hayes. Williams blocks a Cazadora Move from Hayes. Williams with a Leaping NeckBreaker. Williams pops back on his feet. Ricky Saints appears at the ringside area. Williams goes for The Book End, but Hayes counters with a Deep Arm-Drag. Williams denies The First 48. Lariat Exchange. Hayes dodges a Leg Lariat. Hayes with The Springboard Clothesline. Hayes with The La Mistica for a two count. Hayes gets distracted by Saints. Williams with a Pop Up Uppercut. Hayes with Two SuperKicks. Hayes kicks Williams in the chest. Williams denies The Fakeout SuperKick. Williams delivers The Cyclone Boot for a two count. Williams goes for The Trick Shot, but Hayes counters with The First 48 for a two count. Hayes prepares for Nothing But Net. Saints runs interference. Williams uppercuts Hayes off the top turnbuckle. Williams shoves down Saints. Saints jumps on the apron. Hayes rolls Williams over, but the referee was distracted by Saints. Hayes blasts Saints off the apron. Williams ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Williams connects with The Trick Shot to pickup the victory.

Winner: Trick Williams via Pinfall

– Sami Zayn is back to attacking water bottles backstage. He finds Johnny Gargano laying down on another production crate. Sami says that he’s glad to see Johnny Gargano, someone who understands what he’s dealing with. Sami says that Cody Rhodes is his friend, and maybe he shouldn’t have said the things he did because he was so angry, but just like that, Cody wants to fight him. Sami says that he was always there for Cody Rhodes, because that’s what friends do, they do the right thing. Sami feels like he’s the last real good guy left. Sami tells Johnny to never change; you always do what’s right in your heart. No matter how unpopular it gets, Johnny should never let anybody change who he is. Johnny knocks down a plastic water bottle after Sami walked away.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Ricky Saints. Why was he out there for the Trick & Melo match? Ricky says that he’s not a rookie. Ricky tells Cathy that Melo needs to learn. Hayes proceeds to floor Saints with a running haymaker. Melo tells Saints to stay out of his business. Ricky had a dastardly grin on his face after Melo walked away.

– We got a video recap of Brock Lesnar returning and giving Oba Femi F5’s on this past Monday’s Raw.

Fourth Match: Rhea Ripley & Charlotte Flair w/Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence w/Jacy Jayne

Charlotte Flair and Fallon Henley will start things off. Charlotte clotheslines Henley. Charlotte knocks Reid off the ring apron. Henley with a pair of waist lock go-behinds. Charlotte with a drop toe hold. Charlotte with a series of Rolling Headscissors Takeovers. Charlotte pops back on her feet. Charlotte with a knife edge chop. Charlotte tugs on Henley’s hair. Ripley tags herself in. Charlotte is not happy about it. Henley tags in Reid. Ripley ducks a clothesline from Reid. Ripley grabs the left wrist of Reid. Ripley thrust kicks the midsection of Reid. Ripley with The Slam Dunk. Ripley with a Running Dropkick. Reid side steps Ripley into the turnbuckles. Reid uppercuts Ripley. Ripley side steps Reid into the turnbuckles. Reid kicks Ripley in the face. Ripley catches Reid in mid-air. Ripley with The Fallaway Slam. Ripley is fired up. Charlotte tags herself in. Charlotte mocks Ripley. Reid ducks a clothesline from Charlotte. Charlotte boots Jacy Jayne off the ring apron. Reid rocks Charlotte with a forearm smash. Reid tags in Henley. Reid shoves Charlotte out of the ring. Henley repeatedly stomps on Charlotte’s head on the announce table. Henley with a Running Clothesline on the floor. Fatal Influence stands tall over Charlotte. The referee is trying to calm down Ripley. Henley rolls Charlotte back into the ring.

Henley with a straight right hand. Henley taunts Alexa Bliss. Charlotte with heavy bodyshots. Henley answers with a short-arm clothesline. Henley slams Charlotte’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Henley tags in Reid. Assisted Running Uppercut. Following a snap mare takeover, Henley with The Sliding Forearm. Reid hooks the outside leg for a two count. Reid with hammer elbows. Reid stomps on Charlotte’s chest. Reid applies a rear chin lock. Charlotte gets back to a vertical base. Charlotte attacks the midsection of Reid. Reid reverses out of the irish whip from Charlotte. Charlotte dives over Reid. Reid scores the elbow knockdown for a two count. Reid with southpaw haymakers. Reid with clubbing shoulder blocks. Reid tags in Henley. Henley with a Forearm/Toe Kick Combination. Henley tags in Reid. Double Irish Whip. Charlotte holds onto the ropes. Charlotte kicks Henley in the chest. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Reid. Charlotte with a forearm smash. Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Reid SuperKicks Charlotte. Reid hammers down on the back of Charlotte’s neck. Charlotte skins the cat. Charlotte with a pair of Big Boots. Jayne sweeps out the legs of Charlotte behind the referee’s back. Reid with The Heat Seeker. Reid tags in Henley. Reid with a Twisting Vertical Suplex. Henley with a Running Boot for a two count. Henley argues with the referee. Henley applies a rear chin lock. Charlotte attacks the midsection of Henley. Henley reverses out of the irish whip from Charlotte. Charlotte holds onto the ropes. Henley blocks a boot from Charlotte. Charlotte with forearm shivers. Henley kicks the left knee of Charlotte. Henley sends Charlotte to the corner. Charlotte punches Reid. Reid made the blind tag.

Charlotte sends Henley crashing to the outside. Reid delivers a chop block. Reid talks smack to Ripley. Charlotte dodges The Pump Knee Strike. Charlotte rolls Reid over for a one count. Both ladies are knocked down after a double clothesline. Charlotte uses her feet to create separation. Charlotte tags in Ripley. Ripley with three clotheslines. Ripley dropkicks Henley. Ripley with a forearm smash. Reid reverses out of the irish whip from Ripley. Ripley dives over Reid. Ripley SuperKicks Reid. Ripley side steps Henley into Reid. Ripley with a German Suplex. Ripley with a Capoeira Kick. Ripley follows that with The Razor’s Edge. Ripley drops Reid with The Shining Wizard for a two count. Charlotte delivers The Big Boot. Charlotte takes out Henley and Jayne with a Cannonball Senton off the apron. Ripley goes for The Razor’s Edge, but Reid lands back on her feet. Reid ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Reid SuperKicks Charlotte off the apron. Ripley HeadButts Reid. Charlotte made the blind tag. Ripley hits The Rip Tide. Charlotte connects with The Natural Selection to pickup the victory. After the match, Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin attacks Rhea, Charlotte and Alexa Bliss from behind. Fatal Influence gangs up on Charlotte and Bliss. Ripley HeadButts Cargill. Cargill responds with The Pump Kick. Cargill plants Ripley with The Jaded.

Winner: Rhea Ripley & Charlotte Flair via Pinfall 

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Cody Rhodes. Does his match with Sami Zayn tonight differ in anyway from his title defense against GUNTHER at Clash In Italy? Cody and Sami are indeed friends, but he hasn’t recognized his friend since before WrestleMania. He understands the anger, the passive aggressiveness, this mindset, but the condensation becomes too much after a while. Cody felt all those feelings 10 years ago, but he looked himself in the mirror and hold himself accountable. Cody says that he’s going to make Sami look in the mirror and make him accountable. As far as GUNTHER is concerned, he can have a front row seat, whatever he chooses that’s his business. The one thing GUNTHER is not in control of is the fact he’s fighting Cody Rhodes at Clash In Italy.

– We got a video recap of Jacob Fatu challenging Roman Reigns to a Tribal Combat Match on last week’s Raw.

– Coming out of the commercial break, Cathy Kelley has another backstage interview, this time it’s with Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin. What message were they trying to send with that sneak attack tonight? Michin says that attack wasn’t a message, it was the truth. All these ladies lying to themselves about who’s the best, but the best just left them laying. There’s only one dominant tag team in WWE and it’s them, and tomorrow at Saturday Night’s Main Event, they’re going to prove it, again. B-Fab pokes fun at Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley bickering like sisters, she has no problem spanking them with a belt. After what they did tonight, Rhea, Charlotte, Alexa can save themselves the embarrassment by not showing up to Fort Wayne, Indiana tomorrow night. Jade Cargill calls Fatal Influence bobble heads. Jade says that her and her crew are the only things that matter in WWE. At Clash In Italy, luck will not be on Rhea Ripley’s side. Jade says it’s time to do the work and get her title back.

Fifth Match: Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa w/The MFT’s 

Priest clotheslines Solo over the top rope before the bell rings. Priest with a Flying Double Axe Handle Strike off the steel ring steps. Priest tells Tall Tonga to bring it. Priest throws Solo shoulder first into the ring steps. Priest rolls Solo back into the ring. Solo uppercuts Priest. Solo slams Priest’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Priest reverses out of the irish whip from Solo. Priest with a Diving Back Elbow Smash. Solo launches Priest over the top rope. Priest with a Spinning Roundhouse Kick. Priest gets distracted by Tama Tonga. Solo pulls Priest back into the ring with The Samoan Drop. Solo has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Solo poses for the crowd. Priest uppercuts Solo. Solo and Priest are trading back and forth shots on the top turnbuckle. Solo with repeated headbutts. Priest nails Solo with The Bell Clap. Priest with The SuperPlex. Priest runs into Solo. Forearm/Uppercut Exchange. Solo SuperKicks Priest. Priest with combination kicks. Priest with The Rolling Elbow. Priest follows that with a leaping shoulder tackle. Priest with two diving back elbow smashes. Priest launches Solo face first onto the top of the steel ring post. Priest hits The Broken Arrow for a two count.

Priest plays to the crowd. Tama continues to run interference. Solo tugs on Priest’s hair. Talla uppercuts Priest behind the referee’s back. Solo delivers The Spinning Solo for a two count. Solo goes for The Running Hip Attack, but Priest counters with Two Spinning Roundhouse Kicks. Priest ducks a clothesline from Solo. Priest with The Rebound Lariat. Priest prepares for The South Of Heaven Chokeslam. Priest blasts Tama off the ring apron. Solo goes for The Samoan Spike, but Priest counters with The Lifting Flatliner. Talla hops on the apron. Priest with Two Roundhouse Kicks. Talla refuses to stay down. Priest goes for a third, but Solo counters with The Samoan Spike to pickup the victory. After the match, Tama attacks Priest from behind. The MFT’s gangs up on Priest. Royce Keys storms into the ring to make the save. Royce rocks Tama with a forearm smash. Royce sends Talla tumbling to the floor. Royce clotheslines Talla off the apron. Royce tells Solo to bring it. Solo makes the sound decision to walk out of the ring. Royce helps Priest get back on his feet. Keys blocks The South Of Heaven Chokeslam. Keys starts yelling at Priest. Solo is stirring the pot on the outside saying that he was trying to help Royce.

Winner: Solo Sikoa via Pinfall 

– Paige & Brie Bella Vignette.

– Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett runs down the entire card for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

– Chelsea Green runs into Blake Monroe in the backstage area. Blake introduces herself. Chelsea says that Blake probably knew who she was already. After seeing Chelsea help out Tiffany Stratton earlier tonight, Blake refused to shake her hand. Nia Jax levels Chelsea with a Body Avalanche against the production crate. Nia says that the more Chelsea tries to make friends, the more enemies she makes.

– Coming out of the commercial break, Royce Keys confronts Damian Priest in the backstage area. Royce mentioned that R-Truth called him to make sure he had Priest’s back tonight. Royce got involved in his business, and he had the balls to question him. Priest doesn’t care if his partner called Royce, he doesn’t know or trust him, for all he knows, Royce may be working for The MFT’s. Priest got jumped out there, something Royce knows about, and someone grabbed him from behind, what would Royce do if he was in Priest’s position? Royce tells Priest that if it’s an issue he wants, it’s an issue he can get. Anybody can get it.

Sixth Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn 

Nice display of sportsmanship after the bell rings. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Rhodes applies a side headlock. Zayn whips Rhodes across the ring. Zayn drops down on the canvas. Zayn leapfrogs over Rhodes. Zayn with a deep arm-drag. Zayn asks Rhodes to shake his hand. Rhodes obliges. Strong lockup. Rhodes grabs a side headlock. Zayn whips Rhodes across the ring. Zayn drops down on the canvas. Zayn goes for another leapfrog, but Rhodes slides under his legs. Rhodes kicks Zayn in the gut. Rhodes with a drop-down uppercut. Rhodes with The Gourdbuster. Zayn refuses to shake Rhodes hand. Zayn tells Rhodes to bring it. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Zayn grabs a side headlock. Zayn backs Rhodes into the turnbuckles. Chop Exchange. Zayn reverses out of the irish whip from Rhodes. Rhodes dives over Zayn. Rhodes Powerslams Zayn. Zayn blocks The Super Cody Cutter. Rhodes is favoring his left knee. The referee checks on Rhodes on the outside.

Rhodes hobbles around the ringside area. Zayn delivers a chop block on the floor. The referee admonishes Zayn. Zayn kiks the back of Rhodes left knee. Zayn repeatedly stomps on the left knee of Rhodes. Zayn wraps the left leg of Rhodes around the middle rope. The referee calls for a clean break. Zayn unloads two knife edge chops. Zayn continues to stomp on the left knee of Rhodes. Rhodes dumps Zayn face first on the top turnbuckle pad. Zayn with two clotheslines. Zayn bodyslams Rhodes. Zayn drops his weight on the left leg of Rhodes. Zayn applies a leg lock. Rhodes is throwing haymakers at Zayn. Zayn goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Rhodes blocks it. Zayn with forearm shivers. Rhodes with a Counter Vertical Suplex. Rhodes with two haymakers. Rhodes unloads a flurry of left jabs. Rhodes drops Zayn with The Bionic Elbow. Rhodes hits The Cody Cutter for a two count. Zayn blocks The CrossRhodes. Zayn launches Rhodes over the top rope.

Zayn sends Rhodes crashing knee first onto the announce table. Rhodes gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Rhodes ducks out of the way. Rhode delivers The Super Cody Cutter for a two count. Rhodes goes for The CrossRhodes, but Zayn rolls him over for a two count. Zayn ducks a clothesline from Rhodes. Zayn hits The Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Zayn repeatedly stomps on the left hamstring of Rhodes. Zayn applies The Figure Four Leg Lock. Rhodes reverses the pressure. Zayn grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Rhodes and Zayn are trading back and forth shots. Rhodes nails Zayn with The Disaster Kick. Rhodes prepares for The CrossRhodes. GUNTHER applies The Sleeper Hold behind the referee’s back. Zayn inadvertently knocks Gunther off the apron. Rhodes connects with The CrossRhodes to pickup the victory. After the match, Rhodes gets into a huge brawl with Gunther. Gunther drops Rhodes with a Lariat. Gunther PowerBombs Rhodes. Zayn storms back into the ring. Gunther reapplies The Sleeper Hold. Zayn leaves Rhodes high and dry. Gunther poses with the Undisputed WWE Championship as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Cody Rhodes via Pinfall 

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