SmackDown Results: Roman Reigns attacked; Superstar sends a message to Lashley and McIntyre

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A wild night on SmackDown
A wild night on SmackDown

Edge kicked off SmackDown and talked about how Daniel Bryan is now standing in his way to winning the Universal Title at WrestleMania 37. The Rated-R Superstar said that at Fastlane, he snapped after Bryan hit him with the chair and that he was once again the ruthless WWE Legend that he was, over 10 years ago.

The Rated-R Superstar blamed Daniel Bryan and Adam Pearce for his actions last week and said that the next time he faces Roman and Bryan, he will not hesitate to hit them with the con-chair-to.


Backstage, Edge said that he didn't care if Jey Uso beat up Daniel Bryan in the Street Fight tonight. The match was scheduled to be the main event on SmackDown.


The Alpha Academy were in the ring and Chad Gable said that he and Otis were 'peaking'. He vowed to win the tag team titles next before Roode and Ziggler, the Dirty Dogs, made their entrance.


Alpha Academy, Dolph Ziggler & Bobby Roode vs. The Street Profits, Rey & Dominik Mysterio on SmackDown

Dominik and Ziggler kicked off the match before the Mysterios took out the tag team champs and tossed the Alpha Academy outside with the help of the Street Profits. After a commercial break, Dawkins was taken out by Otis before Roode tagged in and hit a vertical suplex.

Montez Ford nearly rolled Gable up for the pin. While everyone else was caught in a brawl outside, Otis managed to get the tag. Gable hit a German Suplex and Otis ran up the post and hit a splash on Ford for the win on SmackDown.

Result: Alpha Academy, Dolph Ziggler & Bobby Roode def. The Street Profits, Rey & Dominik Mysterio

Grade: B


Backstage, Paul Heyman asked Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville for a hold-harmless agreement for Jey Uso in the Street Fight tonight on SmackDown. He said he wanted the deal so that the former tag team champion cannot be held responsible for what he'll do to Daniel.


Seth Rollins and Cesaro come face-to-face on SmackDown

Seth Rollins and Cesaro were out next on SmackDown and Corey Graves was interviewing them. The Swiss Cyborg was heading for his first major WrestleMania singles match and taunted Rollins by singing a song about swings.

Rollins got on the mic and talked about his WrestleMania achievements, calling himself unshakeable. Cesaro said that he wasn't un-swingable and Rollins flipped out. He started threatening Cesaro. But when asked to take a "swing" by the Swiss Cyborg, Rollins retreated backstage.


Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya on SmackDown

Nia Jax was on commentary and Tamina was at ringside. Natalya unloaded on Shayna as the match started and got a rollup pin in under two minutes. Nia attacked Natalya after the match and Tamina, Shayna and later the Riott Squad joined the brawl as well.

Mandy Rose, Dana Brooke, Lana and Naomi all joined in and it ended up in an all-out brawl before Nia and Shayna retreated and Natalya and Tamina ended up beating everyone else.

Result: Natalya def. Shayna Baszler

Grade: C


Backstage on SmackDown, Carmella was interested in Billie Kay's offer for a partnership.


Sami Zayn was waiting for Logan Paul on SmackDown and the YouTuber showed up in a limo.


The Premiere of the trailer of Sami Zayn's documentary on SmackDown

Sami Zayn was out next for the premiere of the... trailer for his documentary. He introduced Logan Paul as an 'influencer' and talked about the conspiracy against him before inviting Logan to WrestleMania 37.

Logan Paul accepted the invitation before we saw the trailer that looked a lot like it was edited by the WWE promo team. After the trailer was over, Logan said that Kevin Owens told him that Sami was a bit delusional and neurotic.

Sami asked what Logan thought of it. As Paul was about to deliver his verdict, Kevin Owens hit Sami from behind with a Stunner and walked out.


Backstage on SmackDown, Edge told Adam Pearce that he was going to be on commentary for the street fight main event.

Elsewhere in the arena, Kevin Owens said that he wanted to send a message to Sami before Zayn rushed him and sent him crashing into some backstage equipment. Sami was angry after his big night was ruined by Owens.


Carmella vs. Bianca Belair on SmackDown

Carmella attacked Belair before the match on SmackDown and sent her into the ring steps while Belair was making her entrance. After a break, the match was underway and Carmella had the early advantage with a near fall.

Belair got back in control with a clothesline before hitting the KOD for the finish. As Bianca was celebrating, Sasha Banks appeared from behind and looked set to attack her WrestleMania 37 opponent. However, Belair seemed prepared for it and this forced Banks to retreat.

Result: Bianca Belair def. Carmella

Grade: C


King Corbin sends a message to Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley

It was announced that Drew McIntyre will face King Corbin on RAW before WrestleMania 37.

King Corbin said that he will take out McIntyre on RAW and claim the title shot against Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania.

Apollo Crews challenged Big E to a Nigerian Drum Fight at WrestleMania 37. From what Crews said, it sounded like a streetfight with some extra stuff.


Jey Uso vs. Daniel Bryan - Street Fight on SmackDown

Edge was on commentary for the match and the bout was off to a quick start as Daniel sneaked up on Uso. The action spilled to the outside and Bryan was sent into the barricades a few times near Edge.

Jey Uso vs. Daniel Bryan - Street Fight on SmackDown (contd...)

Uso got a steel chair on SmackDown and started unloading on Bryan in the ring before Daniel snatched the chair away and attacked Jey.

Roman Reigns made his entrance and proceeded to watch the match from the safety of the entrance ramp.

Reigns was out to watch the match!
Reigns was out to watch the match!

After a break on SmackDown, Bryan hit the Yes kicks but Jey sent him into the steel chair set up in the corner. Uso got a chain from under the ring and attacked Bryan with it. The former tag team champion hit the frog splash but Bryan kicked out of it.

Outside, Uso sent Bryan into the steel steps before smacking his head on it. Bryan hit a huge missile dropkick after unloading on Uso at ringside. Bryan got the chain and used it to pound Jey into the mat before getting the win with the Yes Lock.

Result: Daniel Bryan def. Jey Uso

Daniel Bryan hit Edge with the Running Knee and attacked him and forced his WrestleMania oppoent into the ring post after the match. Bryan then ran up to Reigns and hit him with the Running Knee before locking in the Yes lock on the Universal Champion.

Grade: A


Episode rating: B

Edge cut a great promo to kick off tonight's SmackDown while Seth Rollins and Cesaro had a tense standoff. A huge brawl broke out with the women's tag teams before Sami Zayn's big premiere with Logan Paul was ruined by Kevin Owens. Baron Corbin announced that he will be going after Drew McIntyre on RAW while we got a great street fight main event on SmackDown.

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