WWE fans were treated to a night of intense action and unexpected twists as the go-home SmackDown show set the stage for Saturday’s Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
The night kicked off with a tense face-off between champions Nia Jax and Liv Morgan, who are set to clash for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. The confrontation escalated when Tiffany Stratton interrupted, boldly declaring her intention to claim one of their titles at Crown Jewel. The tension in the ring was palpable as the three competitors exchanged heated words.
In their match, Nia Jax attempted to sway the outcome by distracting the referee and kicking the Money in the Bank briefcase to Tiffany Stratton. However, Liv Morgan skillfully dodged the attack and secured a victory by rolling up Stratton for a three-count, using the tights for leverage.
The drama didn’t end there; post-match, Morgan tried to use the briefcase against Jax, but the WWE Women’s Champion retaliated, using the briefcase on Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio before delivering a devastating Annihilator to her Crown Jewel opponent.
In what was announced as her final WWE match, Indi Hartwell teamed up with Candice LeRae to face Bayley and Naomi. Hartwell’s departure from WWE was confirmed earlier in the day, marking the end of her contract. Despite a strong start and controlling the match against Bayley, Hartwell and LeRae couldn’t maintain their momentum. Naomi turned the tide with a powerful Rearview, securing the win for her team.
The ongoing saga of The Bloodline took another turn as Roman Reigns acknowledged Jey and Jimmy Uso as equals ahead of their Six-Man Tag Team Match against The Bloodline at Crown Jewel.
The main event featured an explosive tag team match with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton facing World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. The match was a showcase of skill and strategy, culminating in Orton delivering a surprise RKO to Gunther.
This set the stage for Rhodes to hit Kaiser with the Cross Rhodes, securing a victory and building momentum for his upcoming Champion vs. Champion Match against Gunther at Crown Jewel.
The chaos didn’t end with the final bell. Kevin Owens made a shocking appearance, attacking Randy Orton with a steel chair, setting the stage for their showdown at Crown Jewel. As the dust settled, Gunther reentered the ring, locking Rhodes in a Sleeper Hold, leaving SmackDown in utter chaos and anticipation for the upcoming event.
Match Results
| Liv Morgan def. Tiffany Stratton |
| The Street Profits def. Pretty Deadly |
| Bayley & Naomi def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell |
| IYO SKY def. Bianca Belair, Piper Niven, and Lash Legend |
| Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton def. Imperium |
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