WWE SmackDown Live Results (3rd February, 2023): Huge title match, Sami Zayn returns and attacks Roman Reigns

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Roman says he wants to teach Sami Zayn a lesson and grants him a title shot at Elimination Chamber in Montreal.

Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa attack Sami Zayn from behind and lay him out. Solo hits a Samoan Spike and goes for a hip attack but Roman stops him.

Roman Reigns goes to hit Sami with a steel chair but Sami takes him out with a Spear. He then goes to unload on Reigns with a steel chair but Roman rolls out of the way. Sami takes a mic and says he never wanted anything from Roman, until today.

Roman is hitting back and Sami is down. Roman us back on his feet and wants a steel chair. Heyman hands it to him.

Roman says he gave Sami Zayn the opportunity of a lifetime but Zayn just used him and his family, just like the fans, they all want want want. Holy moly, Sami Zayn is here! He attacks Roman Reigns from behind. He looks incensed!

Paul Heyman hands the Tribal Chief a mic. Roman addresses what happened at the Royal Rumble. He says Cody Rhodes actually deserves his attention unlike Sami Zayn. He says thanks to the simple folks in the audience, he's now being forced talk about the past.

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We're back and Roman Reigns is making his way down to the ring.

We're backstage with Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns. Paul informs the Tribal Chief that Jey's phone is going straight to voicemail. Jimmy Uso and Solo are back and they have had no luck either. Roman says he just doesn't understand and he's being pulled in two directions and is being spread too thin. He apologizes to Jimmy for snapping at him earlier. He says The Bloodline needs to stronger than ever. He tells Jimmy and Solo that there's dinner waiting for them on the bus and he asks them to head over there while he takes care of business.

Natalya is trying to lock in the Sharpshooter on Shotzi but Zelina manages to break it up. Shayna tries to lock in a sleeper hold on Zelina Vega but Natalya manages to break up the hold. Natalya now locks in the Sharpshooter on Zelina and she immediately taps out! Natalya is going to Elimination Chamber!

Natalya wins

We're back from the break as Shayna Baszler tries to assert her dominance on this match. Shotzi rolls Shayna up and takes her out with a series of strikes. She follows it with a dive through the ropes. Zelina is up on the middle rope and hits a moonsault. Shayna and Zelina are down at ringside.

Shayna Baszler vs Shotzi vs Natalya vs Zelina Vega

It's been a chaotic start to this match as expected. No Superstar has been able to stamp their authority early on in the match but the first one to take control is Shayna Baszler. She takes out Shotzi before taking out Zelina at ringside. Back in the ring, Shayna takes out Natalya with a nasty knee strikes as we cut to an ad break.

We now have a fatal-4-way to see who will be the next entrant in the women's elimination chamber.

Four women have already been confirmed for the women's Elimination Chamber match - Asuka, Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan, Nikki Cross.

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre are out after the match. The Raiders assaulted them last week and now it's time for payback. McIntyre and Sheamus attack the Raiders as we head to a commercial break.

Ivar drops Holland with a boot at ringside. The Raiders hit Butch with the Ragnarok and picks up the win.

Viking Raiders def. Butch and Ridge Holland

Ridge Holland follows it up with an Alabama Slam to Ivar. He gets a nearfall off it. it.

Back from the break, Ridge Holland takes Erik down with a suplex before hitting one to Ivar.

Valhalla distracts Butch at ringside and Erik sends him crashing into the barricade to take control as we head to commercial.

Butch and Ridge Holland vs Viking Raiders

Butch fights back against Erik as both Superstars start the match. Joint manipulation from Butch before he tags in Holland. Flying shoulder tackle takes down Erik. Holland then hits a vertical suplex showing off his power. Butch and Holland then pay homage to Sheamus with stereo chops across the chest.

Roman says it's WrestleMania season and Jey's presence is more important than ever. He asks Jimmy to stop wasting time and to go find Jey.

We're backstage with The Bloodline. Roman asks Jimmy Uso if he's heard from Jey. Jimmy says he has not. Roman feels it's disrespectful and he doesn't look happy. He asks Jimmy again if he's heard from Jey. Jimmy says no but guarantees he will be there in the end. Roman asks if Jey will be there for the entire Bloodline or just him.

Charlotte hits a rolling clothesline for another nearfall. She then pulls Sonya over to the corner and heads to the top rope. Charlotte attempts the moonsault but Sonya gets the knees up. The Champion now finally manages to lock in the Figure 8 and Sonya is forced to tap out.

Charlotte Flair def. Sonya Deville

Sonya heads to the middle rope and takes out Charlotte with a boot to the jaw. Impressive offense from Deville but she can't pick up the win. Charlotte rolls Deville up for a nearfall.

Back from the break, Sonya is still on top. Charlotte goes for a roll-up but its blocked. Sonya tries to toss Charlotte into the corner but it's blocked. Sonya is still on top as she attacks Charlotte's knee. Charlotte hits back with a couple of clotheslines follows by a back suplex.

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Charlotte (C) vs Sonya Deville [for the SmackDown Women's Championship]

Both ladies feel each other out as the match begins. Charlotte takes down Sonya Deville first. Deville hits back by pulling down Flair by the hair as we head to a break.

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We have a title match up next as Charlotte Flair defends the SmackDown Women's Championship against former RAW GM Sonya Deville.

Dominik leads the race for most of it but Rey ends up picking up the win after a stunning finish. Dominik accuses his father of cheating and both sides almost come to blows.

We get a video of Rey Mysterio and Dominik facing off in a promotional video for NASCAR. Mysterio and Dominik race each other in the race showdown after Judgement Day interrupts Rey and New Day's promotional spot.

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Charlotte Flair is backstage for an interview. We're in the Carolinas tonight, which is Flair country. Sonya Deville walks up ahead of their title match tonight and sends a warning to Charlotte. Sonya says she's leaving tonight as SmackDown women's champion.

Ricochet tags the Monster in. He clears house before hitting Kaiser with the Monster Bomb. Ricohet now climbs onto Strowman's shoulder and hits a Swanton for the win. That's an impressive win for the duo.

Ricochet and Braun Strowman def. Imperium

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Vinci and Kaiser are all over Ricochet and come close to pinning him. Ricochet kicks out and manages to tag out at the same time as Vinci.

Imperium now try to double-team Ricochet but he moves out of the way. Strowman launches his tag-team partner into Kaiser and Vinci. Gunther and Ricochet now get into an altercation at ringside. The referee ends of tossing Gunther out of the arena. Gunther goads Strowman into following him as we walks out of the arena. Kaiser almost uses the moment to pick up the win.

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Back from the break, Imperium are all over Strowman. They isolate Strowman in the corner and work him over. Vinvi is trying to stop Strowman from making the tag but utterly fails. Ricochet tags in and sends Vinci flying into the corner. Ricochet then heads to the top rope and takes Vinci down before hitting a standing Shooting Star.

Strowan isn't happy. He steamrolls Vinci at ringside before staring off with Gunther. Kaiser tries to wipe out Strowman with a dive but gets caught in midair. Vinci comes to his partner's rescue and takes Strowman out with a dive from the top turnbuckle as we head to a commercial break.

Ricochet and Braun Strowman vs Imperium

Ricochet and Kaiser start things off. It's a back and forth as the match begins. Ricochet is about to take control when Giovanni Vinci distracts him from ringside. This gives Kaiser the opening he needs to take out Vinci.

We have a huge match to start off SmackDown as Strowman and Ricochet take on Imperium.

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Questions surround the status of The Bloodline heading into the show. Kayla Braton catches up with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman outside and asks about Jey Uso's status. Heyman doesn't give a definitive answer.

WWE SmackDown Live Results (3rd February, 2023): Huge title match, Sami Zayn returns and attacks Roman Reigns

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