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Sonya Deville was out to kick off SmackDown and said that because of the attack on her last week, she wanted to fine Ronda Rousey $100,000 and suspend her for the near future.
Adam Pierce walked out and asked her to check her email, saying that Mr. McMahon declined her request to suspend Rousey.
Vince also asked Deville not to interfere with Naomi's title match against Charlotte tonight, and doing so would jeopardize her job. Naomi came out and said that there were no restrictions about her hurting Sonya and slapped the WWE official before walking out.
WWE SmackDown Results (February 11th, 2022): The New Day vs. Los Lotharios
Garza and Big E kicked off the match on the show, and Kofi was tagged in early after Big E got a near fall. Kofi was isolated in the ring, and Humberto was tagged in before Kingston slid outside and took Carrillo down on the apron, allowing Big E to hit the splash.
Garza was sent outside, too, before Big E helped Kofi hit a dive over the ropes on the Lotharios. Back on the blue brand after a break, Big E got a Belly to Belly suplex before Kofi came in with an axhandle on Garza before tossing him outside.
Kofi and Big E hit their combined finisher on Humberto in the corner, but Garza broke up the pin. Kofi reversed a move from Carrillo and sent him outside before Garza rolled him up for a sudden pinfall.
Result: Los Lotharios def. The New Day
Grade: B
The Usos attacked the Viking Raiders and taunted them backstage as the show continued.
Roman Reigns was set to go on a live interview, next on the show, to address the challenge from Goldberg.
Michael Cole was conducting the interview on SmackDown, and Roman Reigns said that if he was in WCW, the company would be still there. Cole talked about Goldberg's win over Lesnar, and Reigns said that it was old news.
Reigns added that two years ago at WrestleMania, Goldberg might have had a chance, but now, Roman was about to smash the WWE Hall of Famer, ending the interview with - "I'm going to Goldberg Goldberg...".
Aliyah vs. Natalya on SmackDown
Natalya had the early advantage and got a few near falls before Aliyah came back with a headlock. Aliyah got some big moves in, but the Queen of Harts came back with a Michinoku Driver for another near fall.
Aliyah took Nattie down on the mat and unloaded on her before getting a near fall off a facebuster. Natalya tried for the Single Leg Crab before going to the Sharpshooter. Aliyah got to the ropes, but it didn't count, and she had no choice but to tap out.
Result: Natalya def. Aliyah
After the match, Natalya was still on the attack and kept Aliyah pinned down before Xia Lee came out and chased her off.
Grade: B-
Sami Zayn was out on SmackDown for his totally real podcast, and after watching a video of Johhny Knoxville destroying some of his merch in a store, he went off on the crowd.
Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs were out to join the show, and Sami said that Nakamura was ducking him.
Nakamura made a joke about defeating Sami before Boogs tried to grab the mic, but it was a trap, and he got an electric shock and fell over in the corner. Nakamura went to check on him, but Sami hit the champ with the Helluva Kick and walked out.
Backstage on SmackDown, Madcap Moss said that he will try to get out of the match with Drew McIntyre by claiming an injury.
Baron Corbin vs. Cesaro on SmackDown
Corbin had the early advantage, but Cesaro came back with a big vertical suplex, and Corbin rolled outside. Back in the ring, Corbin tried for the Deep Six and got a near fall as the match continued on SmackDown.
Cesaro put Corbin up against the barricades at ringside and hit an uppercut before getting the near fall in the ring. Corbin countered the Neutraliser and hit the End of Days for a quick win.
Result: Baron Corbin def. Cesaro
Grade: B-
Backstage on SmackDown, Madcap Moss was still trying to get out of the match with Drew at Elimination Chamber. McIntyre showed up with his sword, threatening Moss into accepting the challenge. It was now a falls-count-anywhere match as well.
Goldberg was being interviewed next on the show and said that he didn't care what anyone thought of him and his comeback. He was going to 'make it stick' and make sure he walks out with a win.
Goldberg said that Roman was going to get 'what he deserves.'
About Roman's threats from earlier, the Hall of Famer said that there was only one Goldberg, and Roman was in over his head.
Charlotte (c) vs. Naomi - SmackDown Women's Championship match
Charlotte took Naomi to the corner right away before coming back and sending the champ over the ropes for a big dive. Back after a break on the blue brand, Naomi got a near fall off a crossbody before Charlotte took her down from the ropes for a near fall of her own.
Charlotte got a submission locked in before Naomi sidestepped a big boot in the corner.
Charlotte (c) vs. Naomi - SmackDown Women's Championship match (contd...)
Naomi got a near fall off the counter as SmackDown continued, and Charlotte came back with a huge backbreaker. Charlotte used the ring post to lock in a stretch before Naomi recovered and hit a big blockbuster from the ropes for a two-count.
Flair drove Naomi into the steel steps before we headed for another break on the show. Back to the match, Naomi tried to make her comeback and got a springboard move before Charlotte almost got the pin off a moonsault.
Naomi got a few near falls of her own before Charlotte dodged the rear end and hit the chop block and the Natural Selection for the win.
Result: Charlotte def. Naomi to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship
Sonya Deville got in the ring before Naomi attacked her. Charlotte came back and took her down with a kick before Sonya unloaded on her with kicks.
Grade: B
Ronda Rousey came out and took out Charlotte and Deville before trying for another armbar on Sonya, but Flair dragged her out of the ring, and the duo retreated as SmackDown went off the air.
Episode rating: B-
We got Mr. McMahon stepping in to make sure Sonya Deville could not interfere in the women's title match tonight on SmackDown. We got some big statements from Goldberg and Roman Reigns while Sami Zayn wiped out the Intercontinental Champion on SmackDown.
