SmackDown Results: Hayes & Miz Explode, Rollins Causes chaos, and New Rivalries Emerge
This past Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown delivered a night of shocking betrayals, championship clashes, and escalating feuds, setting the stage for a compelling road to Crown Jewel. From the abrupt end of a high-profile partnership to interference-filled main events, let’s break down all the action.
The Miz & Carmelo Hayes: A Partnership Implodes
The simmering tension between the Miz and Carmelo Hayes finally boiled over. It began backstage with The miz questioning Hayes’ loyalty following last week’s show. Hayes swiftly ended their association,bluntly stating Miz consistently hindered his progress.
The fallout was immediate and brutal.Before carmelo Hayes could even compete in Sami Zayn’s United States Championship Open Challenge, The Miz launched a sneak attack, hitting a skull Crushing Finale. This paved the way for Aleister Black to step up and challenge for the title.
Championship contests & Interference
Sami Zayn successfully defended his United states Championship against Aleister Black in a hard-fought battle. A crucial distraction from Damian Priest allowed Zayn to connect with a Heluva Kick and Blue Thunder Bomb for the win. However,the victory was short-lived,as Priest immediately turned on Black,delivering a devastating Razor’s Edge through the announce table and issuing a Last Man Standing challenge for next week.
The main event saw Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton face off against the Vision’s Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Sadly for “The Apex Predator” and “The American Nightmare,” Seth Rollins interfered, delivering a Stomp to Orton while distracting the referee. This allowed Reed to secure the victory with a Tsunami splash. Rhodes retaliated after the match, hitting Rollins with a CrossRhodes as SmackDown went off the air.
Women’s Division Developments: Stratton vs. Vaquer Heats Up
The contract signing for the Crown Jewel Champion vs. Champion match between Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer was anything but smooth. Guilia and Kiana James interrupted the proceedings with an attack on Stratton.James then attempted to recruit Vaquer as a client, leading to a brawl between all four women.
WWE officials quickly announced a tag team match for next week, pitting Stratton & Vaquer against Guilia & James.This promises to be a fiery encounter as the rivalry intensifies.
Additional Match Results
* Sol Ruca & Zaria defeated Chelsea green & Alba Fyre in tag team action.
* Je’Von Evans & Rey Fenix were victorious over Los Garzas (Angel & Berto).
Backstage Buzz & Emerging storylines
Beyond the in-ring action, several backstage segments added layers to ongoing storylines:
* Paul Heyman confronted cody Rhodes and Randy orton, ominously predicting the eventual breakdown of their partnership.
* jacob Fatu discussed his intentions regarding Drew McIntyre, hinting at a future clash.
* Solo Sikoa spoke cryptically about a “missing piece” within his family, suggesting further developments within the Bloodline.
* the Street Profits responded to a challenge from the Wyatt Sicks,setting the stage for a potential confrontation.
SmackDown delivered a compelling show filled with twists, turns, and escalating rivalries. With Crown Jewel approaching, the WWE Universe can expect even more intense action in the weeks to come.
Stay tuned to WWE.com for updates and further details on these developing storylines.
