For the first time since the RAW after WrestleMania, the WWE Universe will be graced by the presence of the Undisputed Champion… for the time being… Roman Reigns. He is the WWE Champion and the Universal Champion, but with a new World Heavyweight Champion set to be crowned at ‘Night of Champions,’ coupled with frequent issues in The Bloodline, The Tribal Chief is not expected to be in a pleasant mood tonight.
Speaking of the World Heavyweight Championship, Seth Rollins has qualified from RAW, and IT’S FIGHT NIGHT on Friday Night SmackDown as six men will vie for a shot at the Big Gold Belt. Just like Monday, there will be two Triple Threat Matches with the winners advancing to the night’s main event, where they will then go one-on-one.
- AJ Styles vs. Edge vs. Rey Mysterio.
- Sheamus vs. Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley
Also, on tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend their Women’s Tag Team Championships against Bayley and Dakota Kai, while NXT call-up Cameron Grimes will face Happy Constable King Baron Corbin. Stay tuned…
#1. AJ Styles vs. Edge vs. Rey Mysterio – Winner: AJ Styles
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Backstage, The Usos are exercising and seem in a good mood as they wait for the arrival for their Tribal Chief.
#2. Sheamus vs. Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley – Winner: Bobby Lashley
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Adam Peare is seen backstage with recent NXT Grayson Waller, who talks about debuting his talk show segment on the SmackDown next week.
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#3. Cameron Grimes vs. Baron Corbin – Winner: Cameron Grimes
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For the first time in over a month, Roman Reigns, flanked by The Bloodline, makes his way to the ring. After Knoxville acknowledges The Head of the Table, he gets to the point. Solo Sikoa. Solo has been thrown into the deep end. It’s either swim or sink. And he swims like a shark. He talks about handling the Riddle problem and tells Solo not to worry about Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.
Reigns says Sami & KO are no longer a real problem. It’s now his own brothers, Jimmy and Jey. Reigns blasts The Usos, verbally humiliating them. Reigns says that they are an embarrassment. The Tribal Chief demands an apology. Jimmy can be seen smirking. Reigns gets in Jimmy’s face and asks him if he’s a clown. Reigns pie-faces Jimmy as Jey apologizes and vows that they will get back the Tag Team Championships if given just one more chance.
Roman Reigns continues to stare a hole through The Usos as Paul Heyman is now handed the mic, who says that despite pulling all the strings he could, he could not get The Usos a title match at Night of Champions. Instead, however, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens will defend the Undisputed Tag Team Championships against – Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns.
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Damage CTRL is backstage, where Bayley consoles Iyo Sky for falling short in her bid to win the women’s title at WWE Backlash. Bayley takes responsibility for placing too much pressure on Iyo and promises to secure the Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside Dakota Kai tonight.
#4. WWE Women’s Tag-Team Championships: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bayley & Dakota Kai – Winners & STILL CHAMPS: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez
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Sheamus is seen backstage with Pretty Deadly and is not amused by their… well… by them.
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Bianca Belair is now the longest reigning women’s champion in the “modern era” in WWE, and you know what that means, a “championship celebration.” The Raw Women’s Champion is interrupted by Asuka. The EST extends her hand as a sign of respect, but Julia Hart spits black mist in her eyes. Wait. Did I say Julia Hart? Anyway, officials run for assistance as Bianca screams and writhes in agony.
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#5. AJ Styles vs. Bobby Lashley – Winner: AJ Styles
AJ Styles celebrated with The O.C. following his victory as he is now set to clash with Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions.
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