WWE SmackDown Live Results (March 15, 2024): The Rock makes scary promise, Roman Reigns' return announced, top stable beats down former world champion

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Nick Aldis interrupts Logan Paul and Randy Orton; makes immediate WrestleMania announcement

The Rock gets extremely personal with Cody Rhodes in response to getting slapped last week

[WATCH] Bloodline member gets scared by WWE personality on SmackDown

Bloodline member accepts another major WrestleMania 40 challenge on WWE SmackDown

The Rock makes Cody Rhodes' mother a disturbing promise

That'll do it for SmackDown's coverage of Friday Night SmackDown. Be sure to return on Monday for our live coverage of Monday Night RAW!

Damage CTRL prepares to beat down Bayley, but Naomi's music hits! The Queen Of Glow comes out and saves the day! Unfortunately, the numbers are still too great, though. Damage CTRL knocks Naomi to the floor. They then hit a beautiful kick combo and an Over The Moonsault to Bayley.

The crowd was chanting "EST," but Bianca never made the save. Loud boos close SmackDown as Damage CTRL stands tall.

Dakota Kai attempts a superplex but is tossed off. Bayley then hits a flying elbow drop for the two-count! This doesn't take much time, but it is enjoyable. Kai picks up the upper hand with a kick, and she is knocked into the corner. With the referee distracted again, Kairi Sane interferes. This allows Dakota to hit a running kick!

Kai goes for another one, but Bayley catches her with a powerbomb! This then leads to all of the Damage CTRL interfering, and this one is thrown out.

Bayley defeats Dakota Kai via disqualification.

Back from the break, Dakota Kai is in control; Bayley tries fighting back but is rolled up. She rolls to her feet and hits a running knee! She goes after Dakota, but Asuka tries to sweep the leg and interfere. Bayley avoids it, but it causes a distraction, and Dakota hits a double stomp.

From there, Kai uses the ropes to choke Bayley. She distracts the referee, and Asuka hits a cheap shot. Dakota then goes for a quick pin but doesn't get it. Next, Bayley counters a toss and throws Dakota to the apron. She then hits a move and climbs to the ropes, only for Kai to meet her at the ropes.

Bayley throws Dakota into the buckle after a slap, but then Kairi Sane causes a distraction. Dakota gets the upper hand briefly, only to be tossed to the apron. Bayley knocks her down and then hits a suplex on the floor! Wow!

However, before The Role Model can capitalize, Damage CTRL's Asuka, Kairi Sane, and IYO SKY get in the way and protect Dakota. We then go to the final commercial break of the show, presumably.

Next up, Bayley makes her way out to the ring to a big pop from the crowd. We also get a plug for WWE 2K24. Damage CTRL, then come out to their updated theme. They are such a cool faction.

Bayley vs. Dakota Kai

This one should be fun. Bayley immediately takes Dakota to loud cheers, but she flees to the floor with Damage CTRL blocking her. She throws Dakota back in the ring, and loud "whoop that trick" chants can be heard.

CM Punk's return to Chicago is promoted as we return.

Promoted for next week:

- Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar.
- The Street Profits vs. AOP.
- The OC vs. Grayson Waller & Austin Theory.
- Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes go face-to-face, WOW!

From there, the commentary team acknowledges Roman Reigns, discussing various sports teams putting Roman over on TikTok and social media. They then promote recent signs, telling fans to bring some next week, and they could be on TV. Interesting. They're encouraging fan participation.

From there, we see Bayley walking to the ring. Her main event match with Dakota Kai is next!

Tyler Bate fights off a double team and rebounds off the ropes—Dunne tags in at the same time. Tyler nails a clothesline, and then they hit the Birminghammer combo; this one is over!

New Catch Republic defeats Pretty Deadly via pinfall

Now, New Catch Republic will face Legado del Fantasma next week for a shot at earning entry into the WrestleMania Ladder Match!

Elton reverses the armbar into a pin, but Dunne kicks out. Pete tags in Bate, and both men hit a double kick. Tyler then hits a diving European Uppercut from the ropes. Kit breaks up the pinfall, and Pete repeatedly slaps him in the chest. Kit then does a bounce-back lariat, but Bate knocks him away.

Prince hits a boot to Bate, and Pretty Deadly throws both members of New Catch Republic into the ringposts. They then hit a double bulldog on Tyler for a two-count! Wow, that was a good nearfall.

Back from break ,Tyler Bate is in rough shape; he was beaten down throughout the commercial. He goes for a tag, but Kit stops him. Tyler then hits a delayed suplex, and the crowd is ready for him to tag! They cheer him on, and Bate makes it!

Pete runs into the ring and hits big kicks to both members of Pretty Deadly, followed by a running forearm. He stomps Kit's fingers and hits the X-Plex on the apron! He then hits Elton in the ring with a snap German suplex. Pete follows it up with a suplex into an armbar!

Pete hits a leg snare and tags in Tyler Bate. Bate comes in and starts hitting big strikes, forearms and european uppercuts. He then hits a rana on Elton Prince. Bate hits corner elbows and uppercuts to both Pretty Deadly members then catches Kit in mid air and suplexes him. From there, Bate hits the Airplane Spin! This wakes the crowd up who really enjoyed it. He keeps going and going and going!

Finally he drops him as we go to break.

Corey Graves questions whether small joint manipulation is legal as Pete dominates Kit. He knocks Elton off the apron after Prince spouts at him, but it backfires when Elton drops Pete once he's on the apron. From there, Pretty Deadly double-teams Pete in the corner.

Elton is proud of himself, but Pete begins clubbing out of it. This leads to a single-leg takedown from Elton, and he tags out to Kit. The pair proceeded to double-team Pete, but Dunne hit a chop and punch combo.

Back from break, Pretty Deadly and New Catch Republic are already in the ring! The winner of this match will battle Angel and Berto, and the winners will move on to Judgment Day's Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania.

New Catch Republic vs. Pretty Deadly

Tyler Bate starts things off with Kit Wilson. He tags in Pete Dunne, who begins to work over Kit's arm and fingers almost immediately.

After Rey's challenge and Santos looking worried, we cut to Bayley preparing for her main event later tonight.

From there, we go to commercial break. Dakota Kai and Bayley is getting a lot of hype for tonight.

Post-match, Legado attacks Lee, but Carlito runs out for the save. He hits a backstabber on Angel and a spinebuster on Berto, but Santos attacks! This leads to Rey Mysterio's music hitting, and he makes his way out, of business. He goes for a 619, but Santos escapes.

Rey takes the mic and asks why he's running. Mysterio then challenges Santos to a match one-on-one next week! Rey then promises from the bottom of his heart that he will slap that stupid, arrogant smile off his face. A huge challenge was made!

Dragon Lee hits a running kick and lands on the apron. He kicks Angel, who charges at him, but Berto tries to distract him. Dragon Lee hits a rana off the apron, but once he runs back into the ring, he eats a Phantom Driver, and this one ends quickly, albeit thanks to interference.

Santos Escobar defeats Dragon Lee via pinfall

Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar

As soon as the bell sounds, Lee goes right for Santos. Legado's Angel, Berto, and Elektra are ringside. Corey Graves mentions both men's wrestling lineage. Lee hits a big dive and then goes for a powerbomb in the ring. Santos changes momentum, only to get hit with a superkick! From there, Lee lifts Santos and hits a sit-out powerbomb!

Once we return from break, we get a plug for WWE World, which will include Triple H appearing on The Pat McAfee show on Friday, April 5th. Wasn't it meant to be Roman Reigns?

From there, we see Santos Escobar out. He will battle Dragon Lee, who made his way to the ring next. We saw a recap of Lee being jumped last week by Legado del Fantasma during his entrance.

We see Kayla Braxton with Damage CTRL's Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane, and IYO SKY. Dakota says Bayley won't be able to take them out ahead of WrestleMania. She says she will take Bayley out, and anybody who feels sorry for her is out of their minds. She says Damage CTRL is Bayley's fault. They then address the entire women's locker room.

"We run the show!" Dakota says as the segment comes to an end. We then go to a commercial break.

Nick Aldis then makes his way out to the arena. He reveals that he has determined Logan's opponent for WrestleMania. He then clarifies that he misspoke and he meant his opponents at WrestleMania. Logan will fight Kevin Owens and Randy Orton in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania! Wow!

Logan is flipping out on the ramp.

From there, we get a replay of the Damage CTRL saga.

Post-match, Austin Theory attacks Orton from behind. Logan Paul slides in and taunts Orton, kissing him, and then gets ready to blast him in the face with his fist. Then Kevin Owens' music hits! Owens comes out and attacks both members of A-Town Down Under. Logan Paul then flees the ring!

Kevin Owens then tries to pick Orton up, but Randy is unaware it is him and almost hits Owens with an RKO. Austin Theory runs in and gets a stunner. As he bounces in the air, Orton hits an RKO! What an insane combination!

Grayson rushes back in the ring, but Theory climbs onto the apron to distract Randy. Grayson charges, but Orton had it scouted and Grayson crashed into Austin, knocking his partner off the apron. The Viper then hits the rope-hanging DDT! The crowd is electric. "RKO" chants and Orton proceeds to coil and get ready!

Before Waller can get hit by it, however, Austin pulls Grayson out of the ring. Orton pulls Austin into the ring by his head and hits a DDT. Waller rolls into the ring and is hit with a sick RKO! The roll into the ring into an RKO was beautiful! This one is over.

Randy Orton defeats Grayson Waller by pinfall

Back from break and Waller is in control. Logan Paul on commentary says he demands an apology from The Viper for last week. Waller then whips Orton into the buckle, but gets met with a clothesline. Orton hits another and then a powerslam as the crowd comes alive. They love Randy.

"RKO" chants before Randy goes for a rope-draped DDT. Grayson counters tosses Orton to the floor. He charges for an attack but Orton ducks and hits a backdrop on the announce table! "One more time" chants Randy obliges, dropping Grayson with another back suplex on the announcer's table!

The distraction pays off as Grayson hits a rolling flatliner into the announce table, which essentially ends up being the standard 'smash your opponent's face' against the table spot.

From there, we go to a commercial break with Theory and Paul cheering Waller on.

The commentators discuss why Logan Paul is coming out. He shakes hands with Austin Theory and then walks to the commentary table.

From there, Grayson jumps to Orton to start the match! Waller hits several punches in the corner, but Orton counters. He then climbs to the ropes and delivers his series of punches. Grayson countered it before ten could be hit and dumped Orton to the floor. Grayson is met with a boot when he follows him. Orton goes for a backdrop on the table, but Waller fights him off.

Randy throws Grayson over the barricade but gets distracted by Theory and Logan.

After Jimmy accepted the challenge, we cut to Randy Orton making his way out to the ring for his singles match with Grayson Waller. He comes out, milking the moment and posing on the ropes.

Randy Orton vs. Grayson Waller

Orton and Waller could have a good one here—very loud "Randy" chants from the jump. Waller talks smack and calls it his house. Before things can start, though, Logan Paul makes his way out!

Once we return, we see Logan Paul announcing that SummerSlam will be held at the Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3 from earlier in the week.

Next, we see Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman walking backstage. Kayla Braxton shows up and terrifies Heyman. Kayla asks if they have a response to Jey Uso's challenge on RAW. Jimmy interrupts and cuts an angry promo, mentioning Jey Uso is his little brother. Jimmy then accepts the challenge! Wow!

After that interesting segment, we see Austin Theory and Grayson Waller make their way to the ring. Waller is set to go one-on-one with The Viper. This match will start after the break.

From there, we go to commercials, first getting a WWE Shop ad.

From there, we get a recap of the ongoing Logan Paul-Randy Orton saga with Orton hitting the RKO on KSI. We then see Logan Paul meet with Nick Aldis. Paul asks what the punishment will be for Randy. Nick shrugs it off. Logan says Randy should apologize, but not for him. Randy should apologize for Nick Aldis because of the precedent it could set.

Nick Aldis says Logan should request the apology in person. There is clear tension between the two. Logan says Nick Aldis can't do his job nor can he even find Paul an opponent for WrestleMania. Interesting tension there. Could the two fight in the future?

Knight says x doesn't mark the spot; LA Knight spots the marks and calls AJ a mark. He then makes a massive challenge to The Phenomenal One at WrestleMania! He says AJ claims Knight walks around like he owns the place, but at WrestleMania, he'll own his butt.

Then, out of nowhere, AJ blasts Knight with a steel chair! AJ proceeds to accept while choking Knight with the steel chair. Wow!

Kayla asks him about AJ Styles, and Knight politely asks for the mic, saying he needs to cook for a minute. He says, "Let me talk to ya," to a big pop and mentions AJ Styles, who receives loud boos. He mentions that AJ says Knight needs to be humbled. LA says AJ is talking his language and asks Styles to come out and try to humble him.

AJ doesn't show up, and LA Knight calls him out. He makes a short joke and says AJ isn't tall enough for the ride. He calls him Napoleon. Knight mentions AJ flying to Australia but refuses to come to Memphis.

As we return from the commercial break, Corey Graves plugs some FOX stuff before we see Kayla Braxton on the entranceway. She welcomes LA Knight, who is coming out to a huge pop. I love when interviews are held somewhere beyond a set or in the ring. Loud "LA Knight" chants. The crowd still loves him.

That match was great, but it was a surprise to see Angel and Berto win. They will advance and face the winners of New Catch Republic and Pretty Deadly to join Judgment Day's match at WrestleMania in a mini-tournament.

From there, we see that Damage CTRL arrived earlier. We also see Bayley arrive. Bayley and Dakota Kai will clash later tonight.

Cruz tags Wilde, who climbs to the top and hits a double dropkick. He then hits an excellent kick combo and a neckbreaker. Wilde hits a running forearm in the corner and an assisted Rana. He then hits a tornado DDT on Angel for a nearfall. Cruz hits a rope run dropkick but gets slammed into the barricade.

Angel and Berto double-team Wilde in the ring and hit a pop-up kick combo that wraps this one up.

Legado Del Fantasma defeats The Latino World Order by pinfall

Back from break and Berto is in control, but Cruz is fighting back. Berto cuts it off and hits an elbow drop for a two-count. Berto hits a chop, but Cruz tries fighting back only to be clubbed and stomped down in the corner. The duo of Angel and Berto then knock Wilde off of the apron. They put Cruz on the ropes and hit a big kick. From there, they lift Cruz in the air and hit a double military press! That is always impressive.

Wilde comes in to break it up, giving Cruz time to recover. He hits a quick pin for a nearfall, then capitalizes with a solo Spanish fly!

Joaquin and Berto end up back in the ring together and Wilde hits a cool elbow drop variation. Cruz then tags in and they hit a double team move. Cruz then hits a fancy moonsault that clears most of the ring. They are really impressive.

From there, we go to commercial break.

Angel and Berto are making frequent tags, regularly hitting strikes on Cruz. Berto whips Cruz, but Del Toro slides through the ropes and hits a springboard rana. Wilde tags in, and the two hit a back elbow combo, then a superkick combo. They then knock Angel out of the ring. From there, both men his stereo dives! They then point to the WrestleMania sign.

As a reminder, this is to progress to WrestleMania in a six-team Ladder match.

Back from break, Legado Del Fantasma is in the entranceway. Elektra Lopez is here with Berto and Angel. LWO's Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro are already in the ring with Zelina Vega. Santos Escobar did not come out.

Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro) vs. Legado Del Fantasma (Angel & Berto)

The bell sounds, and Cruz starts things off with Berto. Cruz hits a chop, but is cut off by a strike from Berto. Angel and Berto then hit a double-team offense.

Backstage, Angel and Berto are getting ready. Santos Escobar and Elektra Lopez are shown looking on. Interestingly, Santos is in a suit despite being scheduled for a match later tonight.

LWO vs. Legado Del Fantasma will happen next!

From there, The Rock says she will cry just like Cody. The Rock will then whisper in her ear and say, "Michelle, what can I say except you're welcome?" quoting a song from Moana. This got a mixed reaction, but Rocky chants start up again.

He ends it with, "If you smell what The Fina Boss is cooking." From there, his new theme starts to play again.

The Rock mocks Cody for crying but then says he doesn't want to talk to Cody; he wants to speak to Mama Rhodes. The Rock says the title isn't changing hands and mentions Roman Reigns, which gets loud boos. He says she isn't getting the Undisputed WWE Championship but will get a belt. He pulls out a weight belt and threatens to beat Cody with it. The Rock says he will make Cody bleed with it.

He says he's going to hand her the bloody belt.

The Rock then directs his song to the "Cody Crybabies," calling them whiners and virgins. He then tells them to kiss his butt.

From there, The Rock continues talking about "fun" with Memphis. He gets more serious, and he mentions Cody Rhodes slapping him. They show a flip of it, and it gets boos from the crowd. The Rock says Cody is finally "manned up." The Rock says he smiled at it and waited to see how Cody would respond. We then see a clip of Cody crying and talking about his mother on RAW. Naturally, The Rock is going to make fun of this.

The Rock then calls Cody Rhodes a "mistake." He then focuses on Seth Rollins and calls Becky Lynch more popular than Seth Rollins. The Rock also says he will make the World Heavyweight Title disappear. The Rock then takes a shot at Ja Morant, which gets boos.

The Rock asks if the crowd wants to sing songs, and he introduces a few musicians standing ringside. He says he will sing about what will happen to Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, and that gets booed.

He then starts singing and mentions beating them with his fanny pack, showing a classic picture of himself. He jokes about Cody crying to his mom and then mentions her as "Mama Rhodes." The Rock says he's a mama's boy too. He then shows a picture of Stardust and claims Dusty said, "Dr*gs and cheap c*nd*ms were a bad combination."