WWE SmackDown Results, live recap, grades: MASSIVE WWE TITLE CHANGE! Roman Reigns' return; Mysterious vignettes tease HUGE debut; Shocking assaults; NXT star in epic debut

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Ciampa is leveled and Montez Ford hits a HUGE Frog Splash. THIS ONE IS OVER! New champions!

The Street Profits defeat DIY via pinfall

The new champions celebrate as the show comes to end!

Ciampa is sent to the timekeepers area. Dawkins counters a spear. They hit the Doomsday Blockbuster for a two count! This rules. The crowd is chanting "this is awesome" and they're right. Ciampa hits a knee to Ford and then one to Dawkins. DIY hit the Fairy Tale ending-superkick combo, but Dawkins kicks out!

Back from break and DIY are in control, but Ford gets the tag! Dawkins comes in and hits a diving back elbow and a flapjack. The Street Profits hit a double team move. Montez goes for a 450, but Gargano gets his knees up!

Things break down and with everyone nailing strikes, all four men are down!

Ford tags in and levels Johnny Gargano. Pretty Deadly are shown watching backstage on a monitor. Ford is then knocked off of the apron and crashes into the barricade! OUCH! He might be hurt. He landed badly.

Next, DIY make their way out for the main event.

The Street Profits vs. DIY

This should be excellent. Angelo Dawkins and Tommaso Ciampa start things off. Ford tags in and levels Ciampa with a dropkick and an assisted moonsault. DIY recover on the floor and Angelo tags back in. Ciampa lures him in and stomps him repeatedly. Gargano goes for One Final Beat, but Dawkins hits a suplex.

After the break, Jimmy Uso is backstage. Gunther shows up next to him. He says he and Jimmy have some things in common. Gunther says he has a younger brother. Gunther says he choked Axiom out even if he left it all out there like Jey does. Gunther says he will have to hurt Jey if Jimmy doesn't have a word with him.

Jimmy says Gunther has this backwards. He says at WrestleMania, the Ring General will drop rank and lose to Jey. Gunther says he was mistaken about Jimmy's maturity. He says he tried and walks away.

From there, The Street Profits are shown backstage getting ready for their match. They run into Legado del Fantasma. Legado wishes them luck. They said when they do win the gold, they'll take the gold from them. After that backstage altercation, The Street Profits make it clear they're going to win and make their way to the ring.

Heyman says it isn't CM Punk day nor will it ever be Seth Rollins day. He says if anyone has a problem, next week, Roman Reigns will appear live on SmackDown. The crowd boos Paul for that.

Next week:

- Roman Reigns returns!
- Liv Morgan vs. Jade Cargill.
- Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven.
- Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu.

Back from break and we get a look at Roman Reigns' return on RAW. From there, Paul Heyman is in the ring. He says like the career prospects of Seth, this will be short and sweet. He says today is Roman Reigns Day because today is the release of WWE 2K25 game. He says people should play it after the show is over.

Heyman says some people have problems with Roman Reigns. First, he says, is his friend CM Punk. Punk gets a huge chant from the crowd.

Post-match, Gunther puts Axiom in the sleeper. He lets go when the referees yell at him. The fans want Jey Uso but he doesn't come out.

Gunther goes to chop Axiom, but he stops it! He locks in a hold, but Gunther hits a series of powerbombs for the win. Great match.

Gunther defeats Axiom via pinfall

Back from break and Gunther is in full control, but Axiom fights back! He hits a big knee and a flurry of chops. Out of nowhere, Gunther hits a powerbomb, but Axiom kicks out! Gunther goes to the top, but Axiom hits a super rana! He then nails the Golden Ratio for a two count. This is incredible!

Axiom vs. Gunther

This is really happening! Dream match! Axiom avoids several big chops and hits some of his own. His arm is then being ripped away, but Gunther recovers and hits a massive chop to level Axiom as we go to break.

The crowd is electric.

From there, Gunther is in the ring and he talks trash to the fans and takes shots at Jey Uso. He then talks about "a kid" who is the best wrestler in Spain. He says fans loving him doesn't mean a thing. So he challenges Axiom!

Axiom's music then hits!

After the break, another mysterious vignette aired. This one was smoky with the number 4. What was it? Aleister Black's return?

Solo, Jacob, and Tama backstage. Jacob says Braun can't touch him. He challenges Braun for next week!

From there, Gunther's music hits. WHAT?!

Post-match, Melo tried to go at Orton and got dropped again. Orton goes for the banned punt, but Kevin Owens pulls Hayes away! Owens and Orton start to brawl and Kevin pushes Randy into the ring post back first and runs away.

Melo avoids an RKO and drops Orton on the ropes. He hits a springboard DDT for a two count! Melo goes up for Nothing But Net, but Orton recovers and punches Hayes before nailing a superplex! Orton goes for the RKO, but its countered. Melo hits The First 48, but Orton hits the RKO for the win!

Randy Orton defeats Carmelo Hayes by pinfall

Back from break and Randy takes control back. He hits a huge snap slam. Melo avoids a DDT and hits the ropes only to be slammed out of nowhere. That was beautiful, but Melo was almost badly hit if he landed on his head. Orton goes for the DDT again and hits it!

Carmelo immediately disrespects Orton and slaps him. Orton retaliates and hits corner punches. He then throws Carmelo Hayes into the ring post and drops him back first on the ringside announce table!

Next, Randy Orton's music hits! He makes his way out. Carmelo Hayes them comes out next.

Randy Orton vs. Carmelo Hayes

This should be good.

Lamine Yamal is shown in the crowd.

We then go to Cathy Kelley with Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, and Alba Fyre. Cathy brings up Chelsea nearly losing last week. Chelsea said she brought out her secret weapon and now the "Green Administration" is in full force. This confirms this new stable is official.

Zelina interrupts and wants the title. Piper says if she wants to get to Chelsea, she'll have to go through them. Zelina challenges Piper to a match NEXT WEEK!

Next, we go backstage to Cathy Kelley. She interviews DIY who says SmackDown has the best tag team division because they're champions. Gargano says The Street Profits always choke.

Motor City Machine Guns interrupt and say when they're done with The Street Profits, they have unfinished business.

Damian Priest is still getting to his feet as Drew is walking out. He notices it and runs down and hits a Claymore kick and then stomps Damian in the head! McIntyre says Damian has screwed him repeatedly and now he will make Priest's life miserable.

Drew doesn't stop there. He begins to pummel Damian before fighting on the floor. Out there, Drew bashes Damian with steel steps! Wow. That was an insane segment too!

Damian gets ready for a Chokeslam, but Drew McIntyre shows up! It causes a distraction and Nakamura goes for the Kinshasa, but Damian avoids it. Drew then runs in and attacks Damian!

Damian Priest defeats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification

Post-match, Drew and Damian start to brawl. Nakamura then attacks and lays out Priest! Drew and Nakamura show respect and Shinsuke leaves.

Priest goes for a clothesline, but Nakamura counters with an armbar. Priest gets out of it and finally nails a lariat. Nakamura is rumored to be leaving WWE, but it doesn't seem like it.

After the break, Nakamura is in control, but Priest fights back with a diving strike. Damian goes for the Broken Arrow, but Nakamura runs to the outside. Damian slams Nakamura into the table. He then goes Old School and nails a crossbody. The crowd is LOVING this.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest

The crowd seems to like both men. They go back and forth but Priest gets the upper hand, ultimately sending Nakamura to the floor! We then go to break. The crowd is definitely more behind Priest.

After the break, a mysterious vignette airs. Was it teasing Fenix from AEW?

From there, Shinsuke Nakamura makes his way out!

Next, we get a segment with Nick Aldis and Shinsuke Nakamura backstage earlier today. Aldis scolds Nakamura for misting a referee. Nakamura wants a rematch. Priest interrupts looking for Drew. Aldis says McIntyre left the building. Nakamura starts talking trash in Japanese. Damian says he's looking for a fight and wants to give Shinsuke a beating. Nick makes the match for tonight!

The Miz cuts off Cody's entrance and tries to stir the pot, but Rhodes immediately decks him! He then hits The Crossrhodes!

Cody grabs a microphone and says he doesn't want to talk to The Miz or anyone but John Cena. He says if Cena can find the time, meet him at RAW. Cody is FURIOUS.

From there, The Miz finally starts talking again and promotes Miz TV. He says his guest tonight should've accepted The Rock's offer, instead he got beat up by "two great rappers," John Cena and Travis Scott. Finally, he introduces Cody Rhodes, who comes out to a huge pop.

After the break, The Miz is in the ring for Miz TV. Before anything can happen, though, Tiffany and Charlotte are STILL fighting! They brawl out onto the ramp. More officials and security try to stop them. Charlotte throws Tiffany into production equipment. Tiffany then climbs the video tron and hits an INSANE Swanton! WOW!

Loud "Tiffy Time" chants in the arena.

Next, we get a promo with Drew McIntyre. He talks about being "screwed" by CM Punk and Damian Priest at WrestleMania last year. He brings up his issues with Priest and he plans to end them once and for all.

From there, The Miz's music hits! He will host MizTV with Cody Rhodes NEXT.

Tiffany and Charlotte go to war! They brawl and security rushes out to pull them apart. Security starts getting attacked and they won't stop fighting! Flair jumps off the table onto Tiffany. Then Tiffany dives off of the ropes onto EVERYONE! This is a chaotic brawl!

Flair flips off the audience at one point then nails Natural Selection out of nowhere. She locks in The Figure 8 and B-Fab submits.

Charlotte Flair defeats B-Fab via submission

Post-match and Charlotte refuses to break the hold. Tiffany Stratton runs out for the save!

B-Fab starts to fight back and hits big forearms, then a shoulder tackle. B-Fab hits a sweeping kick in the corner. Flair fights back with a boot, but eats one from B-Fab for a near fall! Wow! Charlotte almost lost!

During the break, loud "Tiffy Time" chants as the crowd REJECTS Charlotte Flair. Flair takes control and repeatedly stomps away at B-Fab as the crowd boos. Flair then channels Stephanie Vaquer and uses her leg scissors move and starts slamming B-Fab into the mat. Another Tiffy Time chant.

Charlotte hits several big chops. B-Fab fights back with a kick, a strike, and a slam! Charlotte is in TROUBLE and rolls out of the ring. Could this be the most embarrassing loss of Flair's career?

After the break, B-Fab is in the ring. Charlotte Flair then makes her way out. This is Flair's return match on SmackDown.

Charlotte Flair vs. B-Fab

This should be interesting. The bell sounds. A lot of woos as they lock up. Flair has the advantage and levels B-Fab with a shoulder tackle.

Next, we get a look back at the Belair-Cargill-Naomi segment from last week. From there, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill in the empty arena from earlier. She asks how Jade is doing physically and emotionally. Jade says she's good physically. She talks about destroying Naomi and Cathy asks why Jade didn't say anything sooner.

Jade says all she can recall is being hit from behind and seeing Naomi run off as she drifted off. She talked about how disgusted she is by the betrayal, then Liv and Raquel show up. They get into a big argument and Jade challenges Liv to a match NEXT WEEK.

Commentary notes Charlotte Flair is having her SmackDown in-ring return tonight against B-Fab.

Fatu isn't done! He jumps to the top rope and attacks! Fatu finally walks away, but when Tama Tonga leaves, Jacob runs back to the ring! He puts Braun through the barricade! The crowd chants "holy s***".

Fatu being unleashed when Tama and Solo are gone. Is he going off on his own?

Finally, LA Knight tags out to Braun! He comes in and takes everyone down. He then delivers a running powerslam on Tama Tonga FOR THE WIN!

BraunStrowman, Jimmy Uso, and LA Knight defeats The New Bloodline via pinfall

As soon as the match ends, Solo levels Strowman. Knight and Solo fight off and Jacob Fatu then hits a HUGE moonsault on Braun!

Solo Sikoa comes in and levels Knight with a back elbow. Things have slowed down quite a bit now. The crowd is firmly behind Jacob Fatu but does NOT like Solo. Whenever Fatu tags out, they boo.

Fatu manages to recover and absolutely levels LA Knight. Tama Tonga then comes in and begins to punch away at Knight.

Jacob locks in a nerve hold, but the crowd is behind Jimmy. He keeps fighting out and hits a big kick before tagging in Knight! Commentary notes Jey Uso is at SmackDown tonight!

Knight manages to avoid Fatu and hits a jumping neckbreaker. Fatu charges but hits the ring post. Knight then hits a leaping elbow!

The New Bloodline vs. LA Knight, Braun Strowman and Jimmy Uso

We return from break with the match underway. Solo pummels Jimmy and then Fatu does too. Tama Tonga busts in and does his yeyeyeye thing. The crowd does it back.