This week, WWE has executed an eventful show for SmackDown, including a huge surprise return.This was the blue brand's first show since SummerSlam 2022. After an impressive showing at RAW, the creative team had a massive task at hand to end the week on a high note with a good SmackDown episode.Two new #1 contenders were crowned on the show for different titles. Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ludwig Kaiser to win a shot at the Intercontinental Championship and will challenge Gunther for gold next week on SmackDown.Additionally, Shayna Baszler won a huge Gauntlet Match to become the contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Next month, she will lock horns with Liv Morgan for the title at the Clash at the Castle premium live event.However, the biggest highlight of SmackDown was Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux's return. They made their presence known during the main event of the show.Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre were involved in a confrontation to kickstart their title feud when the Scottish Warrior fell victim to a surprise attack from Kross. Scarlett also put an hourglass inside the ring, indicating Kross' intention to go after Roman Reigns.Fans loved the turn of events on the blue brand and hailed Triple H for booking an exciting show. Many credited The Game for giving a second chance to those who weren't booked well before his regime, while others expressed their anticipation over the positive changes in the shows.Here's how the WWE Universe reacted to the latest episode of SmackDownRoman Reigns SZN 💥@reigns_eraThis is the best Smackdown of the Year. Thank you Triple H #SmackDown3629329This is the best Smackdown of the Year. Thank you Triple H 🔥 #SmackDown https://t.co/Rx79auqKziJust Alyx@JustAlyxCentralNow THAT... THAT'S how you do it. Triple H truly made a statement with that episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.Fantastic episode. 27234Now THAT... THAT'S how you do it. Triple H truly made a statement with that episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown.Fantastic episode. 👏👏👏 https://t.co/dbHKZ6RSDSRJ... 8•24@RJ2OOKarrion kross is back Triple H is cooking #SmackDown203Karrion kross is back 🔥🔥Triple H is cooking 🔥🔥#SmackDown https://t.co/9bd1DmelWuSimply Bettah KING@SimplyBetterAMTriple H reverse snappin the WWE Universe like he’s The Hulk 1067Triple H reverse snappin the WWE Universe like he’s The Hulk 😂Andrew Rich@AndrewTRichTriple H getting Kross back into WWE and away from wrestling shows I watch.233Triple H getting Kross back into WWE and away from wrestling shows I watch. https://t.co/aQ79lcv8AmEli⌛@eli_brittian@solomonster Triple H in the last 7 days:#SmackDown323@solomonster Triple H in the last 7 days:#SmackDown https://t.co/sCKFNK9iMPJoshua Gresham aka “Gresh”@JoshGreshamORGKarrion Kross to CYN when Triple H made the call to go back to WWE325Karrion Kross to CYN when Triple H made the call to go back to WWE https://t.co/nMRE3QUzyAKing Jon 👑@KingJon__@WWE @realKILLERkross @DMcIntyreWWE Triple H said "YOU'RE COMING BACK AND YOU'RE COMING BACK, EVERYONE IS COMING BACK"55239@WWE @realKILLERkross @DMcIntyreWWE Triple H said "YOU'RE COMING BACK AND YOU'RE COMING BACK, EVERYONE IS COMING BACK" https://t.co/YpraQyhhAqMelissa@melissax1125real thankful he didn’t end up in AEW. but honestly, Kross & Scarlett on the main roster with Triple H in charge? and a WAY better fit. twitter.com/btsportwwe/sta…WWE on BT Sport@btsportwweTick. Tock.@realKILLERkross@Lady_Scarlett13#SmackDown746Tick. Tock.@realKILLERkross@Lady_Scarlett13#SmackDown https://t.co/iG8ek2Rz5Wreal thankful he didn’t end up in AEW. 😂 but honestly, Kross & Scarlett on the main roster with Triple H in charge? 🔥🔥🔥 and a WAY better fit. twitter.com/btsportwwe/sta…𝒜.𝒲🫡@AWV23Yh dis the most triple h shit ever lmaoooo3388278Yh dis the most triple h shit ever lmaoooo https://t.co/nHo6hLmMeARumored update on plans for Karrion Kross after his WWE returnThe latest reports from Fightful Select claim that the creative team has huge plans for Karrion Kross following his return. Reports suggest that Kross and Drew McIntyre could be involved in a feud with Roman Reigns, targeting one title each. The Scottish Warrior is scheduled to challenge Reigns for the undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle's main event next month. However, those plans could change in the weeks leading up to the premium live event.What did you think of the latest SmackDown episode? Let us know in the comments section below.