SmackDown Results: Brock Lesnar attacks WWE Official; Top Champion pinned

Roman Reigns kicked off the Season Premiere of SmackDown with Paul Heyman, but without The Usos. Roman questioned Heyman about the incident at Crown Jewel and Paul was silent before Reigns started talking about how the WWE revolved around him, especially after beating Edge, John Cena and now Brock Lesnar.

Reigns made Heyman read a tweet that said Lesnar was going to attack Roman at SmackDown tonight. Roman said that if Brock did show up, he would be beaten twice in a row before taunting The Beast Incarnate by calling him a coward.

After a break on SmackDown, Brock still wasn't there and Roman was getting impatient. Reigns was just about to walk out when Lesnar showed up. Brock rushed Roman and sent him over the ropes and threw him into the steel steps.

Lesnar smashed Roman in the face with the steel steps before clearing the announcer's desk. Lesnar was about to hit the F5 on the table but The Usos attacked him. Lesnar wiped out Jimmy and Jey before Roman tried to fight back but was sent into the ring post.

Lesnar knocked a cameraman down before trying to smash Roman in the head with it. Brock then attacked the officials and a group of Superstars came out and managed to stop Brock before Roman retreated backstage and Lesnar posed in the ring with the Universal Title.

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Brock Lesnar attacks WWE Official Adam Pearce on SmackDown

Adam Pearce walked out after a break and said that Brock Lesnar was indefinitely suspended from the ring for endangering the crew and holding the show hostage.

Brock Lesnar walked back out to the ring, grabbed Adam Pearce by the collar and nearly choked him out before hitting two F5's on him. Brock mocked the fallen official and walked out of the ring as SmackDown continued.

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Drew McIntyre was out next and laid out an open challenge on SmackDown. Sami Zayn came out with some new entrance music and accepted the challenge. Sami called Drew the 'new kid on the block' before calling himself the 'best superstar on SmackDown'.

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Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn on SmackDown

Zayn ran away from Drew as the match began before McIntyre grabbed him at ringside and tossed the former IC Champion at the barricades. After a break, Sami was in control and hit an elbow drop before Drew hit a series of suplexes.

Drew set up for the claymore but Sami rolled out of the ring and dropped McIntyre on the ropes to get the advantage back. Drew ran at him in the corner and Sami sidestepped, sending the former WWE Champion into the ring post.

Sami went for the Helluva Kick but his showboating allowed Drew to sneak in a Claymore and pick up the win.

Result: Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn

Grade: B

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Xavier Woods' coronation was up next as we headed for a break.

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King Xavier's coronation on SmackDown

Kofi Kingston was out on SmackDown and introduced the new King of the Ring, King Xavier Woods. Woods walked out to the ring and Kofi put the cloak and the crown on the new King as the crowd chanted, 'you deserve it.'

Woods said his reign will be one of fun and opportunity before posing and dancing in the ring in his new attire.

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Becky Lynch was backstage and was set to exchange her title with Charlotte since they were drafted to the opposite brands. Becky said that 'Becky Two Belts' might make a comeback, hinting at a possible feud with Flair.

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Mansoor vs. Ali on SmackDown

Mansoor unloaded on Ali as the match began and sent him over the ropes before hitting a top rope crossbody on him in the ring. Ali took a beating in the ring with Mansoor seeking revenge for the attack he received after their match at Crown Jewel.

Ali landed a sunset flip before lifting Mansoor for a powerbomb. Mansoor hit a Tiger Suplex and a clothesline. Ali recovered with a boot but was rolled up by Mansoor for the win.

Result: Mansoor def. Ali

Grade: B

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Former NXT stable Hit Row made their SmackDown debut and introduced themselves. Top Dolla, B-Fab, Ashante Adonis, and Swerve Scott were on fire on the mic.

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Hit Row vs. Local Competitors on SmackDown

Swerve started the match before Top Dolla came and was about to make a pin. The pin was broken before Dolla picked up both men and tossed them across the ring.

Swerve Scott and Top Dolla hit their combined finisher on them and picked up the win. A great debut match for the newest additions to the blue brand!

Result: Hit Row def. Local Competitors

Grade: C

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Backstage on SmackDown, Sonya Deville revealed that Adam Pearce was recovering but might not be back for a bit, leaving her to manage the show.

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Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Happy Corbin on SmackDown

Corbin started off strong but Nakamura turned it around and hit a sliding knee for a near fall. Nakamura beat down Corbin in the corner before Boogs started shredding and Corbin dodged a knee strike.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Happy Corbin on SmackDown (contd...)

Corbin dropped Nakamura outside from the apron before we headed for a break. Back on SmackDown, Nakamura took back control with a huge knee to the face and got a near fall.

Nakamura blocked a chokeslam with a knee strike while Madcap Moss attacked Boogs at ringside. Nakamura came out and took Moss out with a knee strike before Corbin got him from behind and sent him into the steps.

Back in the ring, Corbin hit the End of Days on Nakamura and picked up the win!

Result: Happy Corbin def. Shinsuke Nakamura

Grade: B

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Charlotte and Becky Lynch trade Women's Titles on SmackDown

Becky and Sonya were out first for the Title Exchange and Flair came out and joined them in the ring. Sonya asked both women to hand over their titles but Charlotte dropped hers and Becky tried to keep both before throwing the blue belt at The Queen.

Charlotte challenged Becky to a 'Winner Takes All' match before Sasha Banks walked out. Banks saat she runs SmackDown and The Boss wasn't going to let Charlotte take over.

Flair asked if Banks felt left out before Becky made her exit. Banks attacked Flair after they taunted each other and Sasha took her out with a Meteora from the apron. Sonya Deville stopped the fight and the show went off the air with Banks and Flair staring each other down from across the arena.

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Episode Grade: A-

We got a great Season Premiere of SmackDown with Brock Lesnar being suspended and King Xavier's coronation. Hit Row made their SmackDown debut while Charlotte and Becky Lynch had a showdown tonight.