WWE SmackDown Live Results (March 8, 2024): The Rock disrespects Cody Rhodes & gets slapped! Huge WrestleMania match confirmed!

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Major star appears on SmackDown for the first time; gets immediately humiliated by Randy Orton

Rey Mysterio insulted as another popular star gets mocked on WWE SmackDown

Tiffany Stratton receives phenomenal reaction; gets critical win

Interesting details spotted in The Rock and Roman Reigns' entrance to the SmackDown venue this week

WWE officially makes huge announcement ending decades-long rule in first-ever company move; Randy Orton makes statement

[WATCH] Randy Orton and Kevin Owens execute a stunning RKO combo on WWE SmackDown

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After The Rock called Cody a mistake, Rhodes slapped him! SmackDown then immediately goes off the air. Wow.

The Rock brags about being on the Board of Directors and calls himself Seth and Cody's boss. The Rock says if Cody doesn't win and finish his story, he will never get a chance again. The Rock goes over their family is looking down on them and Dusty is too. He says Cody is the youngest of three and Cody's sister was a cheerleader. He mentions Goldust being a future Hall of Famer and Cody being 20 years younger than his siblings because Cody was a mistake.

The Rock keeps talking and Seth interrupts him telling him to shut the h up. Rollins calls The Rock Mr. Mid-life Crisis. He says The Rock had his time and he can't have theirs. Rollins then says they accept the tag team match!

Roman laughs and says Cody must be an idiot and he must be from Texas or something. He criticizes Cody for letting Seth make decisions for him and when Cody loses, his story is over. The Rock then says to both men that he will do everything in his power to make sure Rhodes doesn't win and Seth's title goes away.

Loud "Cody" chants, but the crowd is really into this in general. Cody then tells The Rock that he has heard his challenge and the stipulations that come with it. Cody asks The Rock if he has "the authority" to make that stipulation. Rhodes says last week The Rock acknowledged Roman as his Tribal Chief. Rhodes is about to give an answer when The Rock cuts him off.

The Rock tells Cody and Seth to shut their mouths. The Rock says he's gonna drop some gospel on them. The Rock says he acknowledged Roman because that's what family does. He then reiterates the stipulations for their tag team match. Loud "diarrhea" chant from the crowd cutting The Rock off.

Back from break and Nick Aldis and security are here. Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy Uso are no longer in the ring, but Roman Reigns and The Rock are. Cody and Seth enter and arguably the four biggest stars are in the ring together. This is wild. Paul, Solo, and Jimmy are shown ring side, so they're still there.

The crowd is loud, chanting Cody then doing Seth's song. Cody says its a little tense and a lot of bad blood. He says he feels lucky to be standing in the ring. Rhodes says perhaps the four should take a moment, feel this, right here in a sold out Dallas, Texas.

Cody doesn't come down through the aisle way, but instead through the crowd. Seth Rollins is shown also coming down through the crowd! Both are looking ready, but we go to a commercial break before more happens.

This will continue after what is likely the final break of the show.

Loud "Rocky" chants with mixed boos. It is a big reaction whether positive or negative. Paul Heyman passes Roman Reigns the microphone. More loud "Rocky" chants along with boos. Roman then says greatness stands before them and shakes hands with The Rock and hugs, which gets boos. Reigns then says "acknowledge us!"

Cody Rhode's music then hits!

Next up, The Rock's music hits and it is an updated entrance with a lot of lightning. Pretty cool. He poses in front of the crowd with The Bloodline. It still feels surreal to have so much star power on SmackDown. It was stacked even without The Rock.

Roman Reigns is here! His music hits and he walks out with Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa. 1,286 days is the number for Roman Reigns now as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, but the graphic is off by a week. An advertisement is then shown for Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania Sunday.

Next week in Memphis for SmackDown:

- Bayley vs. Dakota Kai
- Rey Mysterio returns

Backstage, Damage CTRL is here. Dakota Kai mentions always being the brain. Kairi says if Bayley was smart, she would've seen it coming sooner. Asuka says she was always easy to manipulate. IYO says Bayley was never part of the plan and this is IYO's era. Dakota then challenges Bayley to see her in the ring next week! Wow!

Nick Aldis is shown knocking on Seth and Cody's door, but when entering, they aren't there. He's angry as we go to break. That's interesting.

Angel rolls out to the ring with Berto and Dragon Lee follows with a beautiful dive. In the ring he lines Angel up but gets hit by a superkick! Garza throws Lee to the ropes and attempts a pop-up powerbomb, but it is countered into a rana and quick pinfall!

Dragon Lee defeats Angel via pinfall.

Legado attack Dragon Lee post-match and commentary notes that the Latino World Order isn't in the building. They powerbomb Lee and stand tall.

As we return from break, Dragon Lee counters a move and lifts Angel up for a powerbomb! It takes a lot of strength, but he powers through and it was awesome. Lee then hits several running strikes and a mix of superkicks. Lee charges at Angel, but is tossed to the apron. Lee hits a kick but Angel slows down Lee as he climbs to the top.

From there, Angel goes for a superplex but gets hung up on the ropes! Dragon Lee then hits a super double stomp!

Dragon Lee hits a running dropkick to Angel. Corey calls him "Angel Garza" and they mention Hector Garza. Commentary is back to calling Humberto "Berto" though for some reason.

Lee hits the ropes and is doing a spot when Angel is seemingly hurt. He goes to the corner as the referee checks on him only for Angel to nail Lee with a dropkick. He faked it! From there, he hits a running knee that sends Lee to the floor. This is a fun match so far.

From there, Dragon Lee makes his way out to the ring. He is so cool. Commentary mentions Santos Escobar being bitter that Rey calls Dragon Lee the future of lucha libre.

Dragon Lee vs. Angel

Corey Graves again mentions Dragon Lee is in the LWO, so it seems official. Lee goes for revenge right away, hitting several big kicks and stomps.

Backstage, Tyler Bate is shown playing the new WWE 2K24. Pete Dunne shows up and isn't super impressed, which fits with his personality. Tyler says maybe they should be in the gym getting some extra reps. He then says he'll go talk to Nick Aldis to get an update on the tag title situation and leaves. Pete then starts playing the game instead.

The LA Knight and AJ Styles feud is a fun one.

From there, Legado del Fantasma make their way out to the ring. Angel will be in action next against Dragon Lee. Corey Graves says Lee is a "proud representative of the LWO", which seemingly confirms he's a member.

In a vignette, AJ Styles addresses LA Knight. He says Knight doesn't belong to be in the ring with him. Styles says LA stole momentum at AJ's expense and he understands this is a cut throat place to be, but he's an overachieving and undertalented loudmouth desperately in need of humbling. Wow, what a promo. One of AJ's best in awhile.

We then see LA Knight watching backstage and laughing. He takes a chair and smashes it against the monitor. He then smashes the monitor with a chair repeatedly while talking trash. He told AJ to "have a pair" and show up next week.

Tiffany hits her handspring back elbow followed by a double stomp for a near fall. She hits a big backdrop shortly after for a nearfall. Tiffany then hits a running hip attack onto the ropes. From there, Stratton lifts Michin up onto her shoulders, but Mia slides down and hits a suplex. She goes for a Styles Clash but Tiffany counters with an Alabama Slam.

Stratton then hits the Prettiest Moonsault ever, but she had to reset at first. It was beautiful still.

Tiffany Stratton defeats Michin via pinfall

Interestingly, commentary played up Michin looking for a reaction, perhaps by AJ, when going for the Styles Clash. They emphasized she is struggling on her own.

Back from break and we look at the newest Hall of Fame inductees - The U.S. Express, Bull Nakano, and Paul Heyman. From there, Michin makes her entrance and she is ready to go.

Michin vs. Tiffany Stratton

Michin has a lot to prove. Wade Barrett mentions "the breakup of The O.C." which seemingly confirms the stable is dead, at least for now. Michin gets the upper hand early, hitting a few big strikes. She then charges, hut gets dropped into the second buckle.

After that segment with Legado Del Fantasma and Dragon Lee, Tiffany Stratton's music hits. She comes out, and WWE notes that she defeated Naomi last week.

She will battle Michin next after the commercial break.

After that segment, we get a replay of the drama between the Latino World Order and Legado Del Fantasma, including Rey's return last week. We then see a segment from The SmackDown LowDown where Dragon Lee hangs out with them. Dragon Lee is shown on the backstage phone when Santos Escobar and Elektra Lopez interrupt.

Elektra says Dragon Lee looks like a "little kid dressed up as Rey." Humberto and Angel pop up next. The four surround him. Santos says Dragon Lee isn't the future, and the LWO is dead and gone. He says Legado is the present and the future. Dragon Lee gets pushed down when he tries to stand up for himself.

In the ring, Lashley lays Kross out and attempts the Hurt Lock, but Scarlett goes in to attack. This leads to B-Fab evening the odds and slapping Scarlett. The two then chase up the ramp. Lashley locks in The Hurt Lock in the ring, but AOP gets back into the ring in time to break it up. They lay out The Street Profits next.

From there, Kross hits his finisher to Bobby Lashley, The Final Prayer. AOP and Kross stand tall and leave the ring looking dominant. Paul Ellering is shown waiting for them on the ramp.

The powerful Karrion Kross hits a modified Death Valley driver on Lashley for a two-count next. Loud "Bobby" chants as Kross lifts Lashley again. Bobby slides down and hits a huge spinebuster! He then prepares for a spear, but AOP shows up! This one is over as they get disqualified.

Bobby Lashley defeats Karrion Kross via disqualification

The Street Profits rush out to even the odds! They knock AOP out of the ring, but dives take both big men out.

Back from break, Kross has Lashley on hold. As Bobby tries to counter it, Karrion hits a massive suplex on The All Mighty. He again taunts and gets heat from the audience. Kross locks in a hold, but Bobby starts fighting back, only to be clotheslined to the floor. He follows, but Lashley hits him with a clothesline. Bobby then picks Kross up and, slams him into the ring post successfully.

The All Mighty puts Kross in the ring and charges for a spear, but Karrion moves. Karrion goes for a clothesline, but Lashley tries countering it with The Hurt Lock but can't lock it in.

Bobby has the advantage early, but a Kross suplex puts him in control. He taunts to the crowd and gets a lot of boos. This leads to Bobby regaining control, however. He suplexes Kross and the two fight to the floor. Lashley throws Kross into the barrier and then attempts to slam Karrion into the ring post but Scarlett gets in the way and causes a distraction.

This allows Kross to slide free, nail Bobby, and then push him into the ring post as we go to break.

Back from break, we see more security backstage. From there, Bobby Lashley is in the ring preparing for a match; B-Fab or The Street Profits do not join him. Next, Karrion Kross makes his way out with Scarlett by his side. The Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering aren't by his side. That's unusual. Could it change soon?

Karrion Kross vs. Bobby Lashley

This one starts with loud "Bobby" chants. Lashley takes advantage immediately.

That segment was so interesting. Could Naomi team up with Bayley? Could Belair and Naomi feud? It isn't clear, but it is great storytelling.

Meanwhile, Bobby Lashley makes his way out next. He'll be going one-on-one with Karrion Kross after the break!

Bayley says she's been in the spot for so long because she can adapt. Bayley says she gave Damage CTRL everything to make it what it is and will do anything to end it.

From there, Naomi is shown watching and feeling bad. Bianca Belair shows up and asks why Naomi is feeling bad. Naomi says she knows what it's like when groups break up and fall apart. Bianca mentions the mess Bayley created and how she made everybody's life hell. Belair says Bayley made her bed, and she has to lay in it. Naomi seems unsure. I love the tension here.

After the break, Corey Graves hypes up WWE World featuring Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, CM Punk, and Bianca Belair for WrestleMania weekend. We then get a promotion for IYO SKY vs. Bayley, which leads to a video package hosted by Progressive. This then leads to Bayley being interviewed by Kayla Braxton.

She talks about losing her friends with Damage CTRL and Dakota, using their history to betray her. Kayla asks about critics who may feel Bayley had it coming. Bayley admits she did much of what she did for attention and to succeed, but most of it was for IYO and Dakota, and now she's paying the price.

Backstage, eight security guards are shown outside Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes' locker room. Nick Aldis is trying to keep control of their big segment tonight.

From there, we go to a commercial break.

As Orton and Owens celebrate, Logan Paul jumps both from behind! He puts brass knucks on his hand and swings at Orton, but Randy stops him. Orton grabs the knucks and goes to swing at Logan, but Paul ducks and Orton nearly hits Kevin Owens! There is tension for a moment, but the two are cool as Logan runs off with A-Town Down Under.

KO grabs Waller and pulls him up onto the apron. The Viper then hits the draping DDT! Orton is coiled and preps for the RKO. Theory distracts Orton, and Waller rolls Randy up for a two-count. Grayson levels Orton with a punch right after and tags Theory in. Kevin Owens comes in, and Waller eats a Stunner. Then Austin runs at Owens but gets tossed in the air as if for a pop-up powerbomb, but it is instead a double-team pop-up RKO! Wow! What a movie!

Kevin Owens and Randy Orton defeat A-Town Down Under via pinfall.

As we return from the commercial break, Kevin is stuck in A-Town Down Under's corner. He attempts to fight out, but they're too much. Waller tags in and they hit a double suplex. Grayson then taunts Orton, doing The Viper is coiled bit. Owens counters an RKO and pushes Grayson into Theory. Kevin then tags Orton, who Waller just mocked.

Randy hits several big clotheslines and a snap powerslam! That never gets old. From there, he throws Grayson onto the apron and attempts a DDT, but Theory saves Waller. Kevin Owens then hits a running senton off of the apron onto Theory. Waller then knocks Owens over.

Orton hits nine punches in the corner to Waller but jumps down and nails Austin with the 10th. From there, the duo tries to double-team Orton, but he fights them off and tags Kevin back in. Kevin Owens hits several clotheslines in the corner, but his Irish whip is countered. The theory then hits a rolling dropkick that knocks Owens out of the ring.

Grayson tags in and rolls to the ring, leveling Owens with a clothesline. A-Town Down Under, then stand tall as we go to break.

Loud "KO" chants for Owens as he keeps control, hitting a big arm drag. He tells Waller on the apron that nobody likes him. Austin gets to his feet and backs Owens to the ropes. He hits him but gets leveled. Kevin then hits a running senton. Theory tags out to Waller immediately, who gets a lot of boos.

Orton tags into a big pop, and he and Owens have an unusual chemistry. They seem fun together so far.

Back from break and WWE touts hitting over 100,000,000 subscribers on YouTube and passing 81 billion lifetime views. Impressive.

From there, Kevin Owens makes his entrance to big applause from the crowd. A-Town Down Under is ringside.

Austin Theory & Grayson Waller vs. Randy Orton & Kevin Owens

This should be an interesting one. The bell rings, and Kevin Owens starts with Austin Theory.

Randy stretches KSI out onto the Prime advertisement, takes a sip of the bottle in the ring, calls it very good, and then pours it all over KSI's crotch. That was a hilarious segment. We then go to break, but tag team action featuring The Viper is next!

KSI goes from the crowd and joins Logan Paul in the ring. The two take a photo only for Randy Orton's music to interrupt, which gets a massive pop! Orton doesn't come out, however. Instead, he sneaks out from under the ring and goes for an RKO! Logan slides out of the ring, but KSI is left in the ring.

Orton then hits an RKO on KSI! Wow!

Logan says his success isn't just his title, YouTube channel, podcast, five-star wrestling matches, or boxing. He says his success is WWE. The company keeps breaking records. Paul says he is the secret sauce and that business is booming. Logan says the WWE is in its prime. He then says he has a surprise, which leads to the Prime battle appearing on the mat.

Paul says he has partnered with WWE to have the company's first-ever mat advertisement for Prime, including at Premium Live Events. He then introduces boxer and social media influencer KSI!

Logan Paul's music hits, and he's kicking SmackDown off! The United States Champion is looking dapper in a suit. Commentary questions his plans for WrestleMania.

Logan takes the mic and says Dallas is about to witness history, and he makes history. They try "what-ing" him, and he plays around with them. Paul says he's a conqueror and didn't come to WWE to participate. He came to take over. He calls himself the most viral athlete in the company.

SmackDown starts with the standard "Then. Now. Forever. Together." intro, followed by a video package highlighting The Rock & Roman Reigns' segment from last week and the story of The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins. From there, we see video footage of The Rock arriving in a truck at the building earlier today. We also see Roman Reigns walking separately with Paul Heyman.

From there, we see Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, who confront Nick Aldis face-to-face. There is extra security tonight to keep things in line, ordered by the SmackDown General Manager. He demands peace, as evidenced by a video posted earlier today and recapped by Corey Graves.