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– The post-WrestleMania 38 version of WWE SmackDown on FOX opens up with a video bundle of highlights from WrestleMania 38. We’re stay from the Fiserv Discussion board in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Michael Cole welcomes us. He’s joined at ringside by Pat McAfee.
– We go proper to the ring and Kayla Braxton is ready with a mic. She introduces Ronda Rousey and right here she involves a pop.
Kayla says everybody can agree Rousey was in a really bodily match on WrestleMania Saturday, and he or she saved her phrase when she stated she’d make SmackDown Girls’s Champion Charlotte Aptitude faucet out. We see video of Aptitude tapping whereas the referee was down. Kayla says Aptitude positively felt the stress. Rousey says she did make Aptitude faucet, and she’s going to once more. However what issues is she misplaced and he or she didn’t come right here to make excuses. She mentions how one of the best must beat the one on high twice, and he or she beat Aptitude as soon as not twice, making her faucet not when it counted, and that’s on her.
Braxton asks what’s subsequent. Rousey says she needs a rematch however not a daily match, she doesn’t need Aptitude to have the ability to get herself disqualified or counted out. She challenges Aptitude to an I Stop Match at WrestleMania Backlash. Aptitude seems on the large display, laughing. Followers boo her. Aptitude says Rousey couldn’t beat her at checkers, not to mention an I Stop Match. Aptitude says quitting isn’t in her DNA, however successful it.
Aptitude goes on and says she’s beginning to suppose “The Baddest Lady on The Planet” is a fantasy as a result of Rousey can’t win. Aptitude says no to the problem, and tells Rousey to get to the again of the road, bitch. She laughs some extra as Rousey appears to be like on. Rousey has some information for Aptitude – the match will occur and Aptitude received’t say she quits, she’ll scream it when Rousey snaps her arm backwards. Rousey drops the mic and appears on as her music hits.
– We see how Sheamus and Ridge Holland defeated The New Day at WrestleMania 38, and the way Butch was arduous to manage. Butch is about to wrestle his first SmackDown match tonight. We see Butch, Sheamus and Holland backstage getting riled up. Sheamus says tonight they’ll lastly let Butch free.
Butch vs. Xavier Woods
We return to the ring and out comes Butch with Sheamus and Ridge Holland as Samantha Irvin does the introductions. Butch rushes the ring and poses as we return to industrial.
Again from the break and out comes The New Day – Xavier Woods with Kofi Kingston. They taunt Sheamus and his crew, and go on about how since that is the SmackDown season opener, which means all data are reset and the 2 sides are 0-0 now. Woods talks some extra trash and heads to the ring. The bell hits they usually go at it. Butch ranges Woods with a fast clothesline, then mounts him with proper fingers.
Woods turns it round within the nook with chops to the chest. Butch fights Woods off however fees and will get despatched face-first into the turnbuckles. Butch with an enziguri within the nook, then a knee drop and an armbar. Butch bends a few of Woods’ fingers again now. Woods lastly will get free together with his foot on the underside rope. Butch stomps on Woods’ elbow. Woods turns it round with a jawbreaker as followers rally now.
Woods with a aspect Russian leg sweep and a basement dropkick, sending Butch to the ground dazed and stumbling round. Butch dodges a dropkick by way of the ropes and rocks Woods with a forearm. Butch slams Woods onto the sting of the apron and stares him down as Sheamus and Holland run over to have a good time with him. We go to a industrial.
Again from the break and Butch makes use of Sheamus’ 10 Beats of the Bodhrán however a a lot wilder model as Sheamus taunts Woods. Butch retains management and beats Woods up as Kofi tries to rally the group. Butch with a charging forearm for a 2 rely. Butch grounds Woods by his arm and retains his face into the mat now. Woods fights up and out as followers attempt to rally for him. Woos unloads however the referee backs him off. They run the ropes and dodge one another, then Woods rocks him and hits a heel kick to the face.
Butch blocks a suplex and rocks Woods within the aspect of the pinnacle. Butch sends Woods to the apron they usually hold at it. Butch drops Woods with a giant proper hand in the course of the ring after blocking a twister DDT. Butch goes on for an additional shut 2 rely. Butch stomps away on Woods’ head now. Butch fees with a operating kick however Woods side-steps and rolls him up for the pin to win.
Winner: Xavier Woods
– After the match, Woods rapidly retreats to have a good time with Kofi at ringside as Butch seethes. We go to replays because the music hits. Sheamus and Holland attempt to maintain Butch again as he snaps, slapping them each after which punching Holland. Sheamus and Holland yell at Butch and again him into the nook, lastly calming him down.
– Nonetheless to come back, a have a look at Sami Zayn’s WrestleMania 38 loss. Again to industrial.
– Again from the break and we see stills from WrestleMania 38.
– Nonetheless to come back, Roman Reigns is right here to disclose what’s subsequent on The Island of Relevancy.
– Cole and McAfee ship us to the DoorDash Spotlight of the Night time, which reveals Sami Zayn’s Something Goes loss to Johnny Knoxville at WrestleMania 38. Zayn is backstage ranting to Adam Pearce now, asking how he let that occur to him. Zayn was alleged to get his revenge on Knoxville however as an alternative needed to cope with Occasion Boy and Wee-Man, and an enormous hand. Zayn goes on and says he’s been lowered to a laughing inventory now. Zayn needs his respect again. Zayn says the subsequent one who walks by way of the door, he needs them within the ring. Pearce agrees. The door opens and it’s Drew McIntyre. He stops and acknowledges them, then walks off. Zayn tells Pearce he needs the subsequent particular person however Pearce says no, the match with McIntyre is official for tonight. Zayn says that’s excellent as a result of Drew is likely one of the hardest on the roster and when he beats Drew, he’ll get his respect again.
– A WWE crew member carry a letter to Pearce and he reads it. Apparently Ronda Rousey needs to satisfy with Pearce, however Pearce tells the crew member to inform Rousey he’s unable to see her proper now.
Gunther vs. Joe Alonzo
We return to the ring and Irvin introduces Ludwig Kaiser, who’s standing on the stage with a mic. That is the previous Marcel Barthel. He introduces who’s the epitome of effectivity and class. He goes on, speaks in German, after which payments this particular person as The Ring Common. Barthel then introduces Gunther and out he comes. Gunther and Barthel are sporting vivid crimson gear now. Cole hypes Gunther up and reveals us a quick clip. Gunther and Barthel head to the ring as we go to industrial.
Again from the break and Gunther is within the ring with indie star Joe Alonzo, who misplaced to Veer Mahaan on WWE Fundamental Occasion final month and labored 5 AEW Darkish matches in 2020. The bell rings and Gunther applies a headlock, then launches Alonzo with a hip toss.
Gunther man-handles Joe within the nook. Joe tries to struggle again however he simply angers Gunther. Gunther with a giant chop. He places a boot to Joe’s mouth within the nook, then ranges him with a giant boot to the face in the course of the ring. Gunther takes his time with Alonzo, delivering huge chops as Kaiser appears to be like on. Gunther retains management and stops to yell out on the crowd.
Followers apparently chant “WALTER!” whereas Cole and McAfee say they’re chanting “Gunther!” as an alternative. Gunther goes on and dominates Alonzo, ending him off with the powerbomb in the course of the ring.
Winner: Gunther
– After the match, Gunther stands tall because the music hits. We go to replays. Gunther and Kaiser look on from the ring to finish the section.
– Kayla Braxton is backstage with Raquel Rodriguez, the previous Raquel Gonzalez of NXT. Gonzalez says SmackDown has some of the spectacular feminine locker rooms in all of WWE, however she ensures they’ve by no means seen something like her. Los Lotharios interrupt and introduce themselves, Angel and Humberto. They welcome her to SmackDown and he or she thanks them. They need to give her the double kiss on every cheek however she tells them not an opportunity. They are saying it’s her loss, then they stroll off. Rodriguez asks Kayla if Los Lotharios are all the time this annoying.
– We get a have a look at how Madcap Moss received the Andre the Big Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania SmackDown final week, and the way Joyful Baron Corbin took a loss to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 38. They may host Joyful Speak subsequent. Again to industrial.
– Again from the break and the ring is about up for a should see version of Joyful Speak. Madcap Moss and Joyful Baron Corbin have the mic. Corbin says this was alleged to be the happiest Joyful Speak with a celebration for his win over Drew McIntyre, however that didn’t occur. He’s executed numerous self-reflecting on his yacht this week, occupied with what sort of man he’s and has grow to be. Corbin goes on and says there’s just one man guilty for the loss – Moss.
Corbin says by no means in 1,000,000 years would he have misplaced to Drew if it weren’t for Moss getting on the apron. Moss says he’s sorry, he simply felt so excited for Corbin. Corbin says it wasn’t about Moss’ emotions, however one way or the other he managed to take WrestleMania Weekend and make it about himself, about him successful the Andre the Big Memorial Battle Royal. Corbin mocks Moss, however followers chant for him. Corbin says Moss is getting too huge for his suspenders, and he thinks Moss has forgotten that his place is to inform Corbin jokes.
Corbin tells Moss to inform him jokes, and he tells two however Corbin says they suck. Corbin says he introduced Moss to SmackDown to inform jokes however currently they haven’t been good. He provides Moss another probability and tells him to inform a very good joke like his job depends upon it, as a result of it does. This time Moss begins taking pictures at Corbin with the joke. He laughs and followers pop. Corbin isn’t laughing, and he asks the group why they suppose it’s humorous. Corbin drops Moss from behind and stomps away. Moss fights again to a pop. Corbin will get tossed round, stumbling over the Joyful Speak set. Moss unloads and sends Corbin to the ground retreating.
Moss comes out and follows however Corbin knees him, then launches him into the barrier. Corbin taunts Moss with the Andre Battle Royal statue and goes to slam him face-first into the announce desk however Moss counters and slams Corbin’s face again and again into the desk as followers cheer him on. Moss brings it again into the ring for extra punches, then a clothesline to the ground. Moss’ music hits as he tosses a few of the set out, and stomps on Corbin’s hat. Corbin seethes on the ramp together with his again turned to the ring.
– Jinder Mahal is backstage with Shanky, and he’s yelling at Adam Pearce about not getting a WWE Intercontinental Title shot. Pearce says it’s nothing private. Jinder tells Pearce to carry Ricochet out of Witness Safety, and get him within the ring. Pearce is explaining himself when Ronda Rousey walks in. A scared Jinder leaves. Rousey asks Pearce if she has her I Stop Match at WrestleMania Backlash. Pearce says it’s not official but nevertheless it must be tomorrow. Rousey doesn’t like that reply however she’ll take it, for now.
– Nonetheless to come back, Sasha Banks vs. Liv Morgan.
Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
We return to the ring and out comes Drew McIntyre together with his sword, Angela. McIntyre raises the sword to pyro after which heads to the ring as followers cheer him on. Again to industrial.
Again from the break and out comes Sami Zayn as Drew appears to be like on. The bell rings and Drew fees however Sami goes proper to the ground and stalls because the referee counts. Sami comes again in on the 9 rely as followers chant “cheese!” at him.
Sami goes again to the ground to stall and the boos get louder. Drew grabs him and sends him into the barrier, then drops his face into the barrier. Drew rolls Sami again in and retains management, nailing a giant belly-to-belly throw. Drew works Sami over, chopping him and tossing him once more. Sami dodges a giant boot and goes again to the ground for a breather.
Drew follows and slams him into the announce desk. Drew lifts Sami excessive and drops him into the announce desk once more. Sami will get despatched again out and he’s near getting counted out as he turns and walks out on the match. Drew chases him and drops him on the stage. Drew scoops Sami on his shoulders and carries him again into the ring. Drew poses on the apron as followers pop, and Sami stumbles round within the ring.
Drew waits within the nook now as followers cheer him on. Drew goes for a Claymore Kick however Sami retreats to the ground. Sami hops over the barrier and runs away by way of the followers now, up the steps into the group. Sami is counted out.
Winner by Depend Out: Drew McIntyre
– After the match, Drew appears to be like on from the nook because the music hits and he’s introduced the winner. Drew poses with Angela and factors it up at Sami, who’s trying on from the group stairs.
– Nonetheless to come back, we are going to see what occurred with Pat McAfee at WrestleMania 38. Again to industrial.
– Again from the break and we see a WrestleMania 38 video bundle on Pat McAfee, Austin Principle, WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, and WWE Corridor of Famer Steve Austin.
– Cole sends us to a brand new vignette, what he calls the primary chapter within the story of Lacey Evans. We go to a pre-recorded promo from Evans, who has been away since saying her second being pregnant in February of final yr. Evans talks about coming from a small city in Georgia. Her father labored development, her mother was a younger mom of 5 youngsters. Her life starting was tough as a result of her father had psychological well being points and dependancy points with medicine and alcohol. Her mother was caught in the course of it attempting to be one of the best mother she could possibly be, then the bodily, emotional and psychological abuse bought to be an excessive amount of, and earlier than she may begin elementary faculty, Evans was taken away from the whole lot she knew. She says her mom loaded their belongings up in black trash luggage, threw them in a automotive, and picked the youngsters all up from faculty, then left with out their dad realizing.
Evans goes on and says they drove from state to state, staying in ladies’s shelters and at campgrounds for the remainder of her life. She says transferring round as a lot as she needed to do made her study that she may both adapt and overcome, settle for the way in which issues have been and study to roll with it, or utterly quit. And he or she refuses to surrender. Evans says she might not have the identical straight shot to stardom that others in WWE have been blessed with, however that’s OK as a result of it makes her totally different than all the remaining. She says what she’s needed to undergo has made her into the lady she is at this time – motivated, prepared for something, assured, mom, spouse, sister, daughter, U.S. Marine, and a WWE Celebrity. Evans says this doesn’t make her higher than another WWE Celebrity, however they rattling certain ain’t higher than her.
WWE Girls’s Tag Workforce Champion Sasha Banks vs. Liv Morgan
WE return to the ring and out come the brand new WWE Girls’s Tag Workforce Champions – Sasha Banks with Naomi. They hit the apron to pose as we return to industrial.
Again from the break and Banks waits within the ring as Naomi joins Cole and McAfee. We see what occurred on RAW with Morgan and Rhea Ripley, after which how they have been granted a title shot in opposition to Banks and Naomi subsequent Monday on RAW. Megan Morant interviews Morgan within the again now. She says she got here to SmackDown to beat Banks and if she will try this, she and Rhea may have momentum going into their title shot. Morant asks if Ripley is right here tonight with Liv, and Liv says she isn’t however she can be there on Monday after they win the titles. Liv walks off and heads to the ring.
The bell rings and Liv rolls Banks up for a fast pin try. Banks rocks Liv and taunts her over being champion. They commerce offense and Liv kicks Banks face-first into the turnbuckles. Liv with a missile dropkick from the nook. Liv screams out for a pop, however misses as she fees in. Banks with a Backstabber to ship Liv to the ground. Banks stands tall within the ring whereas Liv is down on the skin. Again to industrial.
Again from the break and Banks is hitting the Three Amigos. Banks goes to the highest for the Frogsplash and he or she hits it for a detailed 2 rely. We see Natalya and Shayna Baszler watching the match from backstage.
Liv with an enziguri and a few extra offense now. Banks catches a kick however Liv additionally catches a kick. Banks drops her and rolls her right into a 2 rely. They commerce pin makes an attempt in the course of the ring now. Banks drops Liv for a jackknife cowl they usually commerce extra pin makes an attempt. Banks with a kick however Liv drops her with knees to the face. They’re each down now as followers rally. We see Baszler and Natalya watching once more. Naomi additionally appears to be like on from ringside.
Banks and Liv slowly get better now. Banks blocks a shot however Liv blocks the Backstabber. Liv with two huge kicks to the pinnacle to ship Banks down on one knee. Banks dodges Liv within the nook after which hits operating double knees. Liv follows Banks and hits a excessive knee within the reverse nook. Banks takes Liv to the highest and knees her. Banks with a superplex from the second rope however Liv hooks the leg on the come-back and holds her down for the pin to win.
Winner: Liv Morgan
– After the match, the music hits as Liv stands tall and heads to the ground to have a good time with followers at ringside. Naomi says that win means nothing. Liv makes her exit as Banks and Naomi look on.
– The announcers discuss Rick Boogs struggling an damage. We see his Instagram publish and McAfee says he can’t wait to see Boogs again on SmackDown.
– We return to the ring and out comes The Bloodline – new Undisputed WWE Common Champion Roman Reigns, SmackDown Tag Workforce Champions The Usos, and Paul Heyman. They cease and pose, elevating the gold within the air to a pop and pyro. Cole reveals us footage from the WrestleMania 38 foremost occasion when Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar. The Bloodline goes on to the ring as we return to industrial.
Again from the break and introduced for subsequent week is Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, plus Jinder Mahal vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Ricochet. The Bloodline is within the ring now. Reigns lastly speaks and calls on Milwaukee to acknowledge him. Reigns needs to let everybody in on one thing non-public, one thing he and his Clever-man focus on slightly continuously. Reigns says it pains him to say that SmackDown and the WWE Common Title wasn’t sufficient, so he went to WrestleMania, smashed Cowboy Brock, took Monday Night time RAW, and took the WWE Title. Followers pop for Reigns.
Reigns brings up the subsequent step for The Tribal Chief. He doesn’t suppose he can actually do rather more, he’s executed did all of it, ? However there’s a lot left for The Bloodline to attain. Reigns says there was so many historic footage and movies taken of them this week, and he couldn’t however suppose that he noticed his two titles, however he solely noticed his cousins with their one title every. Reigns says that’s not sufficient. He recollects how he informed Jey Uso some time in the past that they’d elevate him to new ranges of greatness, and there’s just one method to try this. Reigns says it’s time to unify the Tag Workforce Titles. Reigns needs The Usos to go to RAW and produce him the RAW Tag Workforce Titles, get them for yourselves as a result of once you try this, you do it for The Bloodline. Reigns asks if that’s a deal and The Usos are fired up. Reigns says there you’ve got it, The Bloodline may have all of the gold quickly. The music interrupts and out comes Shinsuke Nakamura to a pop. Reigns and The Usos look irritated as Nakamura struts to the ring.
Followers sing Nakamura’s theme after it stops. Reigns says Nakamura doesn’t should say something, Reigns understands how he feels as a result of he misplaced his companion. You recognize the man, Rick… BOOGS!, says the group. Reigns says they misplaced Jimmy Uso to an damage for a yr, so that they know the way Nakamura feels. Reigns is a compassionate Tribal Chief and now that they’ve all of the gold, The Island of Relevancy is filled with love. Reigns needs to assist Nakamura. He hugs Nakamura in the course of the ring, and whispers one thing in his ear however we will’t hear it. No matter Reigns stated, it confuses Nakamura. Reigns then steps away and The Usos instantly drop Nakamura with a double superkick.
The Usos stand over Nakamura and discuss some trash, then flip to Reigns and inform him they’ve his again. The Usos go on about how they’re now headed to Detroit, the location of Monday’s RAW. The Bloodline stands tall with the gold within the air as we go to a replay of what occurred to Nakamura. The SmackDown After WrestleMania goes off the air with The Bloodline standing tall within the ring, Reigns elevating the WWE Title and the WWE Common Title.
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