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Roman Reigns kicked off SmackDown with Jey Uso and Paul Heyman and they joined Adam Pearce who was already in the ring. Roman said that he doesn't wait for anyone, everyone waits for Roman because everything revolves around him. He said that after he was done with Edge, he would be reduced to a WWE Ambassador, unable to compete again.
Pearce told Roman that he will have to defend the Universal Championship inside the Elimination Chamber, just like WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. Heyman stepped in, bringing up Roman's contract stating that he was obligated to defend the title at the PPV, but it didn't state that he had to defend it in the Chamber match.
He instead proposed a No.1 Contender be chosen from the Elimination Chamber match who will get an immediate shot at the Universal title. Pearce said he'll figure it out and while retreating, said that he elected Jey Uso and Kevin Owens for the Elimination Chamber match. Roman charged at Adam but Heyman managed to calm him down and Reigns only made threats before the segment ended.
Backstage, Sonya Deville set up a tag match between King Corbin & Sami Zayn vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio, with Pearce's permission. The winners of the match would be added to the Elimination Chamber match.
King Corbin & Sami Zayn vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio on SmackDown
Sami gave a whole speech before starting the SmackDown match and the Mysterios attacked him on the apron before the match began. Dominik hit a dive and took out Sami on the outside while Rey dumped Corbin on the outside before we headed for a break.
Back on SmackDown, Corbin and Zayn were in control before Dominik came in and hit a big sequence of moves ending with a Tornado DDT and a near fall on Zayn.
King Corbin & Sami Zayn vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio on SmackDown (contd...)
In the SmackDown match, Baron Corbin ran in to break the count but was quickly disposed of thanks to Rey. Rey and Corbin were outside, leaving Dominik alone in the ring and Sami hit an exploder suplex. Zayn hit the Helluva Kick and picked up the win!
Result: King Corbin & Sami Zayn def. Rey & Dominik Mysterio
Match rating: B
Roode & Ziggler wanted to be added to the SmackDown Elimination Chamber match and Sonya said that they would have to face Cesaro and Daniel Bryan to qualify.
Sasha Banks ran into Reginald backstage and he was now convinced that Banks could beat Carmella.
Big E was out next on WWE SmackDown and started talking before being interrupted by Apollo who predicted that Big E was about to offer an open challenge for his title. Big E said that he was about to, but the offer was for anyone but Apollo.
The two bickered and Big E said they were done before Shinsuke came out as the real challenger for Big E's Intercontinental title.
Big E vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - Intercontinental Championship match on SmackDown
Big E was dominating in the SmackDown ring early on when Apollo got on the apron and distracted him, letting Nakamura get the drop on him. Nakamura hit a knee strike from the top and got a near fall before continuing to punish E.
Big E countered the Kinshasa twice and hit a Uranage for a near fall. Big E was going to end the match with the Big Ending but Apollo came in with a dropkick and took Big E out, ending the match.
Result: DNF, Big E wins via DQ
Match rating: B
The SmackDown locker room was out to celebrate Seth Rollins' return to WWE and the fans got his old music back but he was still dressed in a shiny suit and tie with one gloved hand.
He said he has changed after becoming a father, yet insisted on being the Great Leader of SmackDown as the other Superstars exited backstage, not impressed with Seth.
Only Cesaro was left and he too was on his way out when Seth attacked him. Daniel Bryan came out to help his tag team partner and Rollins retreated.
Bayley vs. Liv Morgan on SmackDown
Bayley unloaded on Liv as the SmackDown match began and Morgan dropped her on the ropes for a kick. A shoulder breaker left Morgan in pain but she blocked the Bayley-to-Belly and responded with a step-up kick, following up with a facebuster.
Billie Kay was at ringside and distracted Ruby Riott and the referee by tossing a bunch of resumes at the ring. Bayley used the distraction to rake Morgan's eyes and hit the rose plant for the win.
Result: Bayley def. Liv Morgan
Match rating: C
The Street Profits vs. Otis & Chad Gable on SmackDown
Dawkins and Gable kicked off the match and Ford was tagged in early while the Alpha Academy were in control of the match. The Profits hit a double team move before Otis was tagged in.
Ford was tossed outside by Otis before he hit a big slam on Dawkins, going for the caterpillar. Gable was tagged in but The Profits recovered and Dawkins hit the anointment and Ford came in with the splash to end the match.
Result: The Street Profits def. Otis & Chad Gable
Match rating: C
Sasha Banks was out next on WWE SmackDown and addressed Bianca Belair, telling her that challenging her was the only good choice she had. Belair came out and said that all the attention was on her before Nia Jax interrupted her.
They bickered for a bit before Sasha called to play the footage of Lana beating Nia last week before a brawl broke out. Bianca took out Nia by dropping her on the apron and took out Shayna too with the help of Banks.
Cesaro & Daniel Bryan vs. Roode & Ziggler on SmackDown
Ziggler and Bryan kicked off the SmackDown match and the tag champs were in trouble as the match began. Daniel hit a big dive to the outside and accidentally took out Ceasaro before we headed for a break.
Back after a break, Bryan hit a missile dropkick and was caught in a spinebuster from Roode for a near fall. Ziggler came back in and so did Cesaro who beat up the tag champs and hit the uppercut on Ziggler.
Ziggler replied with a Famouser before Cesaro hit the spinebuster on him and locked in the sharpshooter for the win!
Result: Cesaro & Daniel Bryan def. Roode & Ziggler
Sami and Corbin attacked Cesaro, Uso & Bryan. Eventually, Owens joined the fight too and hit stunners on everyone while Roman was watching from backstage, sending a clear message to the champ.
Match rating: A
Episode rating: B
We got the return of Seth Rollins while the second Elimination Chamber match was finalized tonight on SmackDown. Banks and Belair put on a great promo while Bryan and Cesaro put on a great main event.
