Written by
John Canton• Published 17th August 2024
This week’s WWE SmackDown featured a Nia Jax celebration, #DIY vs. Street Profits, Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller, Roman Reigns seeking revenge, and more.
It was SmackDown at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida with Corey Graves & Wade Barrett on commentary.
A Nia Jax WWE Women’s Championship celebration took place in the ring. It was hosted by Tiffany Stratton, who also had Pretty Deadly in the ring. Jax was on a throne as four indy wrestlers helped guide Jax down to the ring. Jax said that Tiffany shouldn’t have done all this. Jax said it’s an awful lot of pink. Jax said she appreciates Stratton, but this isn’t really her style. Jax claimed that her style is more destruction and she proved that at SummerSlam when she destroyed Bayley. Jax said that she’s the Queen of the Ring and the new WWE Women’s Champion. Jax wanted everybody in that locker room to bow down to her. Jax told Stratton she wanted her to bow down to her. Stratton said that’s why she brought Pretty Deadly here. Stratton said that men should bow down too. Pretty Deadly’s Kit Wilson & Elton Prince said they had a hit song as they teased “Pretty Deadly: The Musical.” Pretty Deadly sang their song with some cheesy lyrics. Pretty Deadly stopped the singing and went into a dance break. Michin showed up in the ring with a kendo stick. Michin hit Jax and Stratton with the kendo stick repeatedly. Michin hit both Pretty Deadly guys with the kendo stick as well. Stratton and Jax were on the floor complaining about how Michin ruined everything.
The trio of Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair & Naomi were watching on a TV backstage. They talked about their issues with the Women’s Tag Team Champions Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn and Blair Davenport. Carmelo Hayes walked up to them wondering if they were going to his after party. When they asked what party, Melo said it was after he beats Andrade. Jade reminded Melo that Andrade was 2-0 against Melo and they laughed at Melo. After they laughed, Melo said to himself that at least they were watching his matches.
Match #1: Carmelo Hayes defeated Andrade by pinfall. Hayes sat on top of Andrade and hooked the legs for the pinfall win. The match went about ten minutes.
After the match, Melo bragged about his win and made the referee raise his arm in front of Andrade. The gloating led to Andrade punching Melo, so Melo punched back. The referee Jason Ayers called for help as WWE officials and referees broke it up. Andrade broke free from being held back and jumped onto Melo. The two men were separated. The fans chanted “let them fight” to end it.
Solo Sikoa was backstage where Tama Tonga presented Solo with the Ula Fala necklace. Tama said that he’ll tear apart Roman Reigns. Solo said that he appreciated that. Solo said that if Roman Reigns can take this Ula Fala back then Tama will acknowledge him and Solo will acknowledge him too, but that’s only if Roman can take this necklace back from him.
Match #2: Blair Davenport defeated Naomi by pinfall. Blair hit a knee smash to the face for the win.
A-Town Down Under’s Grayson Waller & Austin Theory were backstage talking about Waller facing Kevin Owens. Waller wasn’t happy about Theory throwing him under the bus and Theory said that Waller has got this. Theory said that Owens has been losing to The Bloodline for four years. Waller mocked Owens for losing so much. Kevin Owens walked up to them saying that he agreed because Owens has lost so many matches in the last year. Owens said that if he’s such an easy guy to beat, let’s go out there and do it. Owens said he’d see them out there.
A graphic was shown “In Memory of Afa Anoa’I” who passed away at 81 years old earlier on Friday. There was a video package about the WWE Hall of Famer Afa as well.
Match #3:Kevin Owens defeated Grayson Waller (w/Austin Theory) by pinfall. Owens hit a Stunner, but didn’t attempt a cover. Owens hit a Popup Powerbomb and covered for the win.
After the match, Owens teased giving Waller a Powerbomb on the apron, but Theory saved Waller. That led to Waller shoving Owens into the ring post. Theory and Waller teased attacking Owens with chairs, so the WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made the save. Cody and Owens cleared the ring with chair shots on the two heels. Barrett mentioned Owens saving Cody many times, so this was a role reversal. Well said. Owens picked up the WWE Title from the mat, KO looked at it and Owens handed it to Cody. Owens patted Cody on the back and Owens left.
Solo Sikoa was backstage with Tama Tonga. After Tama acknowledged Solo, Solo said he loved him. Solo said that tonight, Roman Reigns needs to acknowledge him.
Legado Del Fantasma’s Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto & Elektra Lopez were shown having dinner. Escobar said that it seems like they have gotten complacent. Escobar said they are Legado del Fantasma. Escobar said it’s not just a name, it’s a legacy. Escobar claimed that next week he’ll take the US Title from LA Knight. Escobar told his group that they needed to send that piece of trash LA Knight back to the trailer park where he came from with everybody saying…Es-co-bar. They had a drink to end it.
LA Knight, the US Champion, appeared by the entrance area for a promo. Huge pop for Knight. Knight said that Santos Escobar is trying to be like him. Knight said he’ll catch Escobar with a BFT and put his churro in the dirt. Knight said that Escobar can call him trash, but this trash will put Escobar on his ass. Knight did his catchphrase to end it.
Michin was shown leaving Smackdown GM Nick Aldis’ office. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven showed up to trash talk Michin. Green thanked Michin for interrupting what Jax & Stratton were doing. Michin said that she got a WWE Women’s Championship match against Nia Jax. That led to Chelsea & Piper going into Smackdown GM Nick Aldis’ office. Nia Jax showed up and shoved Michin into the door. Aldis emerged from his office and told Jax to go into his office while a referee checked on Michin on the floor.
Match #4: The Street Profits – Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins (w/B-Fab) defeated #DIY – Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa by pinfall. This was an excellent match that went nearly 20 minutes. A lot of nearfalls and fans chanting “this is awesome” for the matches. The Profits won when Ford got the tag and jumped off the top with Super Blockbuster while Gargano was on Dawkins’ shoulders. Ford covered Gargano for the win while Dawkins prevented Ciampa from making the save.
That was a #1 Contender’s Match so next Friday on Smackdown, The Bloodline defends the WWE Tag Team Titles vs. The Street Profits.
For the main event segment, Solo Sikoa was in the ring with Tama Tonga. Solo told Orlando to acknowledge him, so the fans booed. Solo was wearing the red Ula Fala around his neck. Solo said that there was somebody who Solo wanted to acknowledge him. Solo said that if Roman Reigns wants this Ula Fala back then come and take it from Solo.
Roman Reigns got a massive ovation wearing his OTC (Original Tribal Chief) shirt. Reigns went on the apron and walked into the ring alone to stare at Solo and Tama. Solo took the Ula Fala off and handed it to Tama Tonga to hold it. Solo told Tama to stand in the corner. Solo and Roman exchanged punches in the middle of the ring. Reigns hit a leaping clothesline. That’s when Tama attacked Reigns with punches. Tama looked at Solo, then Tama went back to Reigns and Reigns hit a uranage slam on Tama. Reigns cleared off the commentary table. Solo was back up with a forearm to the back of Reigns followed by Solo punching Reigns back into the ring. Reigns ducked the Samoan Spike and Reigns hit the Superman Punch as the crowd came alive for Roman. Reigns set up in the corner and Reigns hit a Spear on Solo as well.
Reigns went on the apron and walked into the ring alone to stare at Solo and Tama. Solo took the Ula Fala off and handed it to Tama Tonga to hold it. Solo told Tama to stand in the corner. Solo and Roman exchanged punches in the middle of the ring. Reigns hit a leaping clothesline. That’s when Tama attacked Reigns with punches. Tama looked at Solo, then Tama went back to Reigns and Reigns hit a uranage slam on Tama. Reigns cleared off the commentary table. Solo was back up with a forearm to the back of Reigns followed by Solo punching Reigns back into the ring. Reigns ducked the Samoan Spike and Reigns hit the Superman Punch as the crowd came alive for Roman. Reigns set up in the corner and Reigns hit a Spear.
Reigns spotted the Ula Fala in the ring so Reigns grabbed it. Reigns put it around his neck and the fans cheered loudly while Roman’s music played. Jacob Fatu arrived in the ring with a boot on his right foot and Jacob hit a superkick on his cousin Roman. Jacob sent Fatu shoulder-first into the ring post. Jacob hit the running hip attack on Roman’s head against the turnbuckle. Jacob sent Roman out of the ring. The trio of Solo, Jacob & Tama set up Roman on the floor and Solo hit the Triple Powerbomb that put Reigns through the commentary table with Solo in the middle deliberating the move. The table broke when Reigns was slammed into it. The fans were chanting “Uso” but there was no help for Reigns. Solo had the Ula Fala around his neck again while Solo stood beside Tama & Jacob while Reigns was down on the mat selling the attack. That was the end of the show.
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The Bloodline just absolutely DESTROYED Roman Reigns!#SmackDownpic.twitter.com/TgEgOurN1v
— WWE (@WWE) August 17, 2024
Next Week On WWE SmackDown
Here is what WWE is advertising for next week’s Smackdown episode.
* United States Championship: LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar
* Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. Isla Dawn, Alba Fyre & Blair Davenport
* WWE Tag Team Championships: The Bloodline vs. The Street Profits
That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading.
