WWE SmackDown Results, Live Updates, Highlights & Commentary online from Friday Night SmackDown (5th March 2021)

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He did it.@WWEDanielBryan has earned an opportunity at the Universal Championship at Fastlane! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jwbCKYbJWw
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

A single underhook suplex from the top sets Bryan up for the Yes Lock. Uso makes it to the ropes, but there's no rope break in a steel cage match. With nowhere to go, Jey must tap.

Daniel Bryan defeats Jey Uso via submission.

Bryan will face Roman Reigns at Fastlane. Can he accomplish his dream and main event WrestleMania?

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Top rope Samoan Drop by Jey @WWEUsos! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HmWnQKBDaQ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Bryan catches Uso out of nowhere with an armbar, battering Jey with elbows to the head all the while. Jey escapes Bryan's grip, getting back at him with some mounted rights. A slingshot into the cage seemingly knocked Bryan out.

Back from the break, both men are standing on the top rope. Bryan hits a series of Yes Kicks, sending Uso into the steel. Uso sends Bryan careening to the mat, following up with a springboard Uso Splashh, getting a close call. A superkick stuns Bryan for yet another two-count.

Bryan looks to climb up, but is again stopped by Jey. Trapped in the tree of woe, Bryan is stuck staring up as Jey attempts to escape. Bryan lifts himself up and headbutts Jey back to the ropes. Jey drags Bryan with him, squashing him in the middle of the ring with an avalanche Samoan Drop.

"More." - @WWERomanReigns to Jey @WWEUsos

The Head of the Table likes what he sees. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/H31tDfopJE
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Jey Uso drives Bryan's skull into the cage repeatedly, leaving Bryan a heap of meat in the middle of the ring. He gets to Uso just in time to stop him from leaving. Bryan follows Jey up the ropes, and Main Event Jey drops to the ring, yanking Bryan's legs out and crotching him up on the top. Bryan has yet to be able to get out of the gate in the SmackDown main event.

Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman come out to get front-row seats as Bryan and Jey lock themselves in a cage. Will he get involved, or is he just here as a security measure?

It's time for your main event! Daniel Bryan. Jey Uso, Steel Cage Match. It's up next.

Oh good, @itsBayleyWWE got our tweet! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/r6HvAXx3rS
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Bayley's getting rave reviews for Ding Dong, Hello! She reads tweets from fans praising her for her great work as a competitor and talk show host. Well...that is at least until one insult sends her over the edge, forcing her to leave out the door.

"I no longer beg. I demand and I'm demanding a rematch for your Intercontinental Championship." - @WWEApollo to @WWEBigE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/e0bLkgYLHi
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

"This is not the new Apollo. This is the REAL Apollo." - @WWEApollo #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/n2uaVkJkVv
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Apollo Crews is out next, accompanied by two men dressed as soliders and he seems to be carrying a spear to the ring. What's Apollo got prepared for SmackDown now? Apollo goes further into his heritage as a member of Nigerian Royalty. He speaks on his experiences at school where he was asked incredibly ignorant questions like "Did you ride lions to school?"

Apollo demands another shot at the Intercontinental Championship, vowing to hunt Big E until he captures the gold and gains total victory.

Reggie is sent away by Sasha once again, and runs into the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. Shayna attempts to intimidate him, but Nia cuts her off, stating that he's actually kind of cute. When one door closes, another window opens eh Reggie?

Right on target!@WWECesaro @WWE_Murphy #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/84cgyZeZTV
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

What rating do you give @WWERollins' outfit tonight?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/TdMDzHYI5x
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

A deep sharpshooter forces the submission, with Cesaro making quick work of the former Cruiserweight Champion.

Cesaro defeats Murphy via pinfall.

Cesaro batters Murphy with big running european uppercuts and a big boot that nearly knocks his block off. Rollins promises that Cesaro will never embarrass him like last week ever again. Almost on cue, Cesaro spins Murphy around the ring.

Rollins moves to commentary as Cesaro brings Murphy down for a series of gutwrench suplexes. Cesaro catches Murphy out of mid-air for a great backbreaker for the two-count.

Looks like Murphy has gotten an opportunity against Cesaro after all. It's out next match, and Seth Rollins will apparenlty be ringside for the bout.

First Carmella, then Bianca. Now Sasha? Reggie's having a bad night.

Thank you, @SashaBanksWWE!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/rgLZ5GKohg
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

K.O.D. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/I4lapWmec3
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

strongEST#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/UFUBK0qXHv
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Belair powers out of Shayna's kimura and drives her into the corner. A suplex sets the Est. of WWE up for a big back body drop. The double-lifting chicken wing is countered, sending Bianca to the floor. After a mild distraction from Reggie, Bianca is hammered with a knee in the ring. The Kirifuda Clutch fails, as Bianca turns it into the K.O.D.

Bianca Belair defeats Shayna Baszler via pinfall.

Bianca Belair and Shayna Baszler square off ahead of the WWE Women's Tag Team Title match at Fastlane. Belair manages to go toe-to-toe with the Queen of Spades for some time but eventually gets caught with a kick to the arm that leaves her writhing on the mat.

"Get outta my sight. NOW." - @WWERollins to @WWE_Murphy #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/A9JP1rdn0Q
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

😱😱😱😱@reymysterio outta nowhere!! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/sAfeKPyjrK
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Seth Rollins is asked by Kayla Braxton about what happened with Cesaro last week. Seth claims that he's afraid to embrace the vision, but is distracted by Murphy. The former Apostle of the Messiah asks to help with his "Cesaro situation," but Rollins declines and demands that he leave.

Gable's German is blocked, allowing Dom to roll up the head coach of Alpha Academy for the win.

Dominik Mysterio defeats Chad Gable via pinfall.

Otis attempts to rush the ring but Rey Mysterio, at still blinding speed, rushes in with a basement dropkick followed by a dive that sends Otis over the table. The Mysterios walk out with a huge win over Alpha Academy.

A kick to the face dazes Gable long enough for Dominik to send him across the ring with a leaping hurricanrana. However, a bridging tiger suplex nearly puts Dom away.

Gable focuses on Dominik's leg, hitting a knee breaker and a dragon screw. Gable then locks Dominik into a modified heel hook in the middle of the ring.

Otis looking at Chad Gable and screaming "You got him, coach" has shaken up a lot of old football memories for me. Obviously, I was Otis in this situation.

"You're fired." - @CarmellaWWE to @ReginaldWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/uQUBaM8A88
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

#ReleaseTheMontezFordCut pic.twitter.com/NeVRmjVwFl
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 6, 2021

Dominik Mysterio is up next, and he'll take on the head trainer of the Alpha Academy, Chad Gable. That should be an exciting match.

Backstage, Carmella fires Reginald for attempting to fraternize with Sasha Banks. Reggie claims that he's doing it for Mella, but she doesn't buy it.

After the match, Sami Zayn attacks one of the cameramen, claiming that he never hired him. How far down the rabbit hole will we go?

What a move by @AngeloDawkins! 💨#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KRnATe8Cpc
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021

Dawkins lights up, hitting his corkscrew elbow in the corner and planting Zayn with The Silencer, the neckbreaker that helped take out Sami last week. This time, it wasn't enough. Dawkins avoids the Blue Thunder Bomb but is tossed into the corner with an exploder. Ford gets in the way of the camera crew, distracting Zayn and allowing Dawkins to roll him up for the win.

Angelo Dawkins defeats Sami Zayn via pinfall.

Sami Zayn is next, facing Angelo Dawkins. However, a misunderstanding leads to Corbin abandoning Zayn in his time of need.

💨⚡️💨⚡️#SmackDown @MontezFordWWE pic.twitter.com/3abRGxKLKk
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021

A distraction from Sami and his film crew allows Corbin to plant Ford with the End of Days.

King Corbin defeats Montez Ford via pinfall.

DROPPED!#SmackDown @BaronCorbinWWE @MontezFordWWE pic.twitter.com/7TU5rSKU4S
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021

Ford is launched upward but counters with a DDT. A standing moonsault nearly gets the win.

Corbin slams Ford with a massive spinebuster early, and continues to dominate the former tag champion.

King @BaronCorbinWWE is refusing to team up with @SamiZayn! 😮#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/F2WgckmxlQ
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021