WWE SmackDown Live Results (August 30, 2024): Former world champion returns! Cody Rhodes injured - Bash in Berlin main event in jeopardy? The Bloodline address Roman Reigns

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Spoiler: Tiffany Stratton teases cash-in on WWE ally on SmackDown

Cody Rhodes sends final message to Kevin Owens ahead of title match at WWE Bash in Berlin

Michin shares first comments following brutal loss on WWE SmackDown

Solo Sikoa sets his sights on potential WWE Bad Blood opponent

That'll do it for Sportskeeda's live coverage of SmackDown in Berlin. Be sure to return tomorrow as we cover Bash in Berlin 2024!

Nia Jax stands tall and celebrates in the ring as SmackDown comes to a close.

Tiffany looked like she was cashing in but beats down Michin with the briefcase instead. Bayley then shows up! She ran off Tiffany Stratton!

In the ring, though, Jax is able to capitalize and use the table. She then puts a trash can over Michin's head and hits the A-Nia-lator, and this one is over.

Nia Jax defeats Michin by pinfall

Nia snaps post-match and throws weapons at Michin. Michael Cole asks if she's angry that Tiffany almost cashed in on her, Michin giving her a fight, or Bayley's return.

Michin starts to set up another table and then goes out of the ring. She grabs a trash can and pays for it back in the ring when Nia nails her with a chair.

Nia climbs the ropes to try to squash Michin through the table, but Michin stands up and powerbombs her! Then suddenly Tiffany Stratton is out! Is she cashing in?!

Back from break, Michin is hitting Nia with the kendo stick repeatedly, but Nia fights her off. Michin gets hung up in the ropes, and it looks REALLY bad like she could've been injured. From there, Nia hits a Rock Bottom on the apron and sets up a table in the ring's corner.

Nia goes to get Michin, but Michin uses the fire extinguisher, and Nia is in trouble. Michin hits a missile dropkick next. She then hits a tornado DDT on the trash can for a nearfall. This is a lot of fun.

Michin pulls out more kendo sticks and a chair as fans chant, "We want tables." Michin answers their call and pulls one out, but Nia attacks her with a cane. Nia then puts the table back under the ring as the fans boo.

This allows Michin to recover, and she hits a big kick on Nia and pulls the table back out as we go to break.

We see Michin walking with a kendo stick. She says she's been waiting for this moment her whole career. She says Michin isn't who she is; it's what she is. From there, her music hits, and she walks out with a shopping cart full of weapons.

Michin vs. Nia Jax

As a reminder, this is a Street Fight. Michin immediately comes after Nia with a Kendo stick. They begin fighting on the floor, and Michin is able to fight Nia off and get the higher ground. She hits several more cane strikes and then a rana variation, causing Nia to crash into the mat.

Back from break, we get a preview of tomorrow's Women's Tag Team Title match featuring The Unholy Union vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. Bianca says this is more than just a match for them. They say they can't be afraid to fail. They say the fight isn't in the ring; it's in their mind and heart. They make it clear they intend to win back the tag team titles. Really good video package.

We go to a video package highlighting the issues between Nia Jax and Michin ahead of their Street Fight. Next, Nia makes her way out.

The two men throw more strikes and climb the ropes. Andrade looks like he's going for a rana, but Melo slides through and drops Andrade face-first onto the exposed steel in the corner turnbuckle! Melo then hits Nothing But Net, and this one is over!

Carmelo Hayes defeats Andrade by pinfall

Another great match between these two. Melo won, but only thanks to the steel corner being exposed.

Back from break and Carmelo Hayes and Andrade go to the top rope. Andrade grabs Melo and hits a flipping powerslam in an epic move! The crowd cheers both men on as Andrade almost gets the win. "This is awesome" chants echo. The two men begin trading slaps and strikes. They go back and forth and Andrade nails his amazing back elbow for a nearfall!

Andrade goes for Three Amigos, but Carmelo counters after one. They go back and forth with counters, but Andrade rolls through and hits a powerbomb. Notably, the corner ring pad cover came off, meaning steel is exposed in the corner. Andrade ran into the corner, but stopped because of the exposed steel. This allowed Melo to hit him with a kick for a nearfall.

Shortly thereafter, Melo and Andrade hit a reverse Spanish Fly off of the ropes for another nearfall!

Back from break and Andrade and Carmelo are going at it. Andrade hits multiple big strikes and then kips up. Andrade then hits his double moonsault combo after Melo avoids the first one.

The crowd is fired up as Andrade runs for the double knees, but Melo gets up and nails The First 48. He mocks Andrade's leg slaps and runs into the corner doing his own knees for a nearfall.

After the break, Carmelo Hayes makes his way out.

Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

This one starts with a lot of energy and Melo is sent to the floor. Andrade hits a fantastic corkscrew. Back in the ring, Melo hits a springboard clothesline. He goes to climb the ropes, but Andrade cuts him off and hits a double stomp off of the top onto Melo who crashed down onto the apron!

Back from break and we get a vignette hyping the return of Giovanni Vinci on SmackDown next week. He claims everybody will remember his name. He says it isn't a return, but a debut.

Next up, Andrade's music hits! He'll be taking on Carmelo Hayes next. He leads their feud 2-1, which a graphic highlights. Can Hayes tie it up?

Backstage, Apollo and Baron are frustrated after their loss. A-Town Down Under show up and mock them, though its mostly Waller causing trouble. Austin stands up to Baron and they separate, but then Austin addresses Grayson and calls him out for causing trouble. Austin says they're falling apart. Grayson says it was just banter and that Theory is his best mate. He apologizes and asks if they're good, which Austin thinks about and says yes. They then shake hands.

Cody says he'll beat Kevin tomorrow but asks if they'll still be friends when it is over. The crowd chants, "Yes!" Owens looks conflicted, and he throws the microphone down. He whispers something into Rhodes' ear and walks out. Cody looks concerned.

Cody tries to deny the injury again, and Kevin says if his knee is fine, why didn't Cody take a knee when he came out. Owens says its unwise for Cody to take this match if he isn't 100%. He says yesterday marks 8 years since Kevin won the Universal Championship. He says he should've been on top of the world but he was told he only won the title because of Triple H and it makes him bitter.

Kevin implies when he beats Cody tomorrow it'll create question marks and doubt again if Cody is hurt. This offends Rhodes that Kevin assumes he'll win. Cody brings up Owens being angry they have to share the spotlight, but Cody then says he loves Kevin. He says he doesn't have many friends in the business, but Kevin is one.

Cody says he's not accusing Kevin of anything, but he's asking. Owens goes over how everybody he betrayed had it coming, again, except Kofi, who he apologized to again. Owens brings up his relationship with Cody's dad and asks why Rhodes would think Kevin would ever turn on him. Cody suggests maybe Kevin is angry with him. He alludes to the fact that Cody left and helped create change, but Kevin might not get enough credit. Cody also suggests maybe he gets too much when Kevin should get it. The crowd chants "KO".

Owens says thank you but the reason he wouldn't turn on Cody is he doesn't need a cheap shot. He again brings up Cody's knee. He says he knows Rhodes is hurt.

Kevin Owens says they could talk about that, but shifts focus to ask if Cody wants to talk about what happened to his knee during the European tour. Cody says no and his knee is good. Rhodes then shifts the conversation to the two of them defeating A-Town Down Under last week. He asks about Kevin handing him the belt last week and how it looked like Kevin was going to hit him in the back.

Owens has an interesting look on his face. He doesn't seem happy as Cody comes out. Kevin passes Rhodes a microphone, though. On commentary, Michael Cole takes a huge shot at Adam Pearce saying he's happy to be on SmackDown with a competent GM. He mentions Aldis is always in control.

Owens does Cody's 'what do you want to talk about' and Cody then hypes up their match.

Nick Aldis says Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens is the most important match at Bash in Berlin, though he's biased as SmackDown GM. "KO" chants for Owens.

Next, Cody Rhodes' music hits! They have the decibel reader on-screen and the fans are LOUD for The American Nightmare. They are singing his theme too.

After the break, Nick Aldis is in the ring! He hypes up Bash in Berlin and then throws to highlights of WWE's European tour. He then thanks them in German, which gets a pop. He then shifts focus to Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens tomorrow and introduces KO.

Kevin comes out and he looks focused.

In a special vignette, The Bloodline and Solo Sikoa reveal there will be an Eight-Man Tag Team Match next week. The Bloodline will take on The Street Profits and DIY. Solo gloats about taking out Jimmy Uso and Paul Heyman. Lastly, he brags about taking out Roman. He says if he did that to them, imagine what they'll do to the four men next week.

Solo then says regardless of who wins the Undisputed WWE Title match tomorrow, The Tribal Chief (Solo) is coming for them.

Was Jimmy Uso being referenced foreshadowing a return?

Corbin knocks down Berto and Angel takes out Corbin. This leads to Angel and Apollo crashing into each other and all four are down. The crowd gives them a standing ovation. Wow!

Outside of the ring, Corbin nails Angel onto the announce table, but Elektra Lopez causes a distraction. This lets Santos push Corbin into the steps. From there, Los Garza take advantage and double team Apollo. They hit the MTY finishing move and pick up the win!

Los Garza defeats Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews by pinfall

The crowd loves Baron and they seem to like Apollo too.

Los Garza are in control, but Apollo dodges and this causes Angel to crash into the ring post! Baron comes in like a house of fire and decimates Los Garza with a Death Valley Driver, a big boot, and a clothesline off of the second ropes. He even hits a cool cutter variation on Berto.

Crews tags in and hits a crossbody from the top then a German suplex onto Angel. He follows it up with another and then one to Berto, but Berto lands on his feet and hits a kick!

Corbin had the upper hand, but Angel and Berto quickly take control thanks to being able to double team. It doesn't last, though, as Baron Corbin grabs Berto by the neck and tosses him out of the ring. Apollo then hits a rana in the ring, sending Angel to the floor. From there, Corbin hip tosses his own partner from the ring to the floor onto both men!

After the video package, Legado del Fantasma make their way out. Santos Escobar and Elektra Lopez will be ringside.

Los Garza vs. Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews

Los Garza have snazzy new entrance jackets. Apollo Crews got the upper hand early and hit a big stalling suplex. Baron Corbin then came in, but Angel and Berto attempted to double team him. In a surprise move, he bounced off the ropes and knocked both guys over!

After the break, Michael Cole highlights the Bash in Berlin store open through Sunday.

From there, we get a video package looking at Nia Jax. She claims 'greatness is my destiny.' This is a strong video package and really puts her over as a dominant force. It is similar to one done for Tiffany Stratton several weeks ago.

Next up, we get a video package for Gunther ahead of his match with Randy Orton. Afterwards, Baron Corbin's music hits! He has such a good theme song. Apollo Crews comes out with him. This should be a fun match as they take on Los Garza. Commentary claims this match will be very important for Legado del Fantasma.

The bout will take place after the break.

LA Knight and Ludwig Kaiser had a good match, but Knight seemed annoyed with the crowd turning on him. Wade mentions it is Ludwig's first singles title match in WWE, but it won't be the last.

In an update and correction earlier, Michael Cole will be working with Corey Graves on SmackDown beginning next week. Wade will be on RAW.

The crowd seems more and more behind Ludwig as the match goes on. He manages to fight back and hit a running kick for a nearfall. They begin trading strikes again and Knight then hits a massive powerslam. He goes for the BFT but Ludwig counters for a quick nearfall of his own after a clothesline. He hits a soccer style kick and then a variation of the rolling Fireman's Carry for another close call.

Fired up, Ludwig goes for a DDT, but it is countered into the side effect. Knight is getting boos now, but he hit the BFT and this one is over!

LA Knight defeats Ludwig Kaiser by pinfall

Back from break and Ludwig is in control and working over Knight. The crowd is singing something, but it isn't clear. Knight and Kaiser begin trading punches on their knees, but as they get to their feet, Ludwig levels The Megastar with a chop and boot. Knight gets up and starts fighting out of it as the crowd chants "Ludwig Kaiser" defiantly.

The two go to the floor and Knight begins to slam Kaiser against the the announce table and they chant "yeah" for each one. Back in the ring and Knight hits a big neckbreaker and an elbow from the ropes for a near fall.

Kaiser fights back and pushes Knight against the ring apron. He then manages to hit the running dropkick into the stairs! Could LA Knight be in trouble?

Also notably, Michael Cole revealed Giovanni Vinci will be returning on SmackDown NEXT WEEK!

Knight gets the upper hand early on and works over the arm. This leads to the two getting into a pushing match and locking up again. Ludwig gets the upper hand and puts Knight in a chinlock, but he fights out of it, nails a bag elbow, and hits several YEAH stomps and jabs. Kaiser fights out of it and hits Knight back, but Ludwig eventually loses control.

Knight then brings Kaiser to the floor and hits a backdrop on the ring apron. Commentary brings up WCW legend Alex Wright helping influence Ludwig.

Back from break and the match is on!

LA Knight vs. Ludwig Kaiser

If Ludwig wins, he presumably moves to SmackDown. It'll be interesting to see who the crowd favors in this one. Ludwig is the hometown boy and is getting a lot of chants, but Knight is very popular. Dueling chants begin and the two then lock up.

Knight says he'll beat Ludwig and everybody will pledge allegiance to him. This surprisingly didn't get boos.

The two men then went nose to nose as we go to the first break of the night.

Kaiser comes out with a microphone and speaks German to his home-country crowd. He then says Knight wants to fight the very best all over the world and that there is nobody better on German soil than the German Ludwig Kaiser. He then says after he beats Knight he is taking the United States Title, making it bigger than ever, and making it a European Championship. Very cool. The crowd is hot for Kaiser.

Knight mentions his first title defense last week, and the crowd chants, "You deserve it." He says if he defends it in the capital of the United States, he'll also defend it in the capital of Germany. He asks someone to come out, and Ludwig Kaiser's music hits! Wow!

Michael Cole and Wade Barrett are on commentary tonight. Cole will then be with Corey on SmackDown until January. We also get a look at Germany commentators while Knight poses in the ring. He grabs a microphone, and the crowd loves him. He says, "Let me talk to 'ya," and they erupt. Knight then says it's been 27 years since WWE had a major televised event in Berlin.

That's an interesting stat.

SmackDown begins with the standard opening "Then. Now. Forever. Together" intro. From there, Michael Cole welcomes us to Berlin, Germany. We see Cody Rhodes arriving and then Kevin Owens also showing up. Next, we see Nia Jax and Tiffany arriving together from earlier.

Then LA Knight's music hits and the crowd erupts!

Hey everyone, welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of WWE SmackDown on FOX. Tonight's show is a special edition of the blue brand, SmackDown in Berlin. The following has been promoted:

- Michin vs. Nia Jax in a Street Fight.
- LA Knight United States Championship Open Challenge.
- Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens go face-to-face.
- Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews vs. Los Garza.
- And more!