Randy Orton paid a fine for hitting SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis with an RKO on last week’s episode of SmackDown.
Orton handed Aldis a $100,000 check despite being only fined $50,000. When Aldis questioned the move, Orton declared the other $50,000 was for the next time.
"I don't even know who LA Knight is until last week." 👀@RandyOrton @RealNickAldis #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/9QsR8nuSGe
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 9, 2023
The first two names advanced to the second round in the WWE United States Championship Tournament on Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown.
Santos Escobar defeated Dragon Lee and Bobby Lashley bested Karrion Kross to advance to the next round of the tournament.
You can check out some highlights from both matches below:
Dominik Mysterio claims Wes Lee isn’t the only one suffering from back pain, as his back hurts from carrying WWE for the last two years.
Lee was forced to pull out of his North American Title shot against Mysterio at NXT Deadline 2023 due to needing back surgery and as a result, Mysterio will defend the title against Dragon Lee with Rey Mysterio in Lee’s corner.
Dominik cut a promo in a SmackDown “Digital Exclusive” discussing his upcoming title defense at NXT Deadline 2023. He said,
“Well, you know, my back also hurts from carrying this company on my back for the past almost two years now. I already beat Dragon Lee twice with my dad in his corner. So I don’t know why I need to continue to prove myself on why I’m the greatest NXT North American Champion that has ever stepped foot on this planet. Anyways, I think we’re done here because I need to go somewhat prepare for Dragon Lee, I guess. I mean, I already beat the guy, but whatever.”
And finally, Damage CTRL thanked and hugged Bayley for helping Asuka defeat Charlotte Flair on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
Bayley distracted Flair and was knocked off the apron, which allowed Asuka to score a roll-up pinfall on Friday’s show.
