WWE SmackDown Results, live recap, grades: Major drama with Cody Rhodes over Roman Reigns, HUGE return announced, new number one contender crowned, possible heel turn?

Check out the results for WWE SmackDown right here.

LA Knight disrespected by former WWE champion after costing him major match on WWE SmackDown

AJ Styles' future on SmackDown officially addressed after rumors of WWE exit

Nia Jax grabs 25-year-old female star by the throat on WWE SmackDown; sends her a serious warning

Subtle tensions within Cody Rhodes' alliance as he gets confronted about Roman Reigns tag team match

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Kevin Owens wanted Cody Rhodes to stay out of it. He pushes Cody and asks what he's doing out there. Randy rushes between them as they go face-to-face. Orton says he told Cody to come out. Eventually, cooler heads prevail and they hug, but Kevin was furious for a minute there.

Right on cue, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa make their way out. This allows for Sikoa to hit The Spinning Solo for a near fall. Then Cody Rhodes comes out despite Kevin's wishes!

Tama Tonga is pushed into the ring and eats an RKO from Orton. Jacob Fatu superkicks Randy and dives on Cody. Owens hits Solo with a Stunner, but Fatu throws Cody into the ring and he takes out the referee's leg by mistake. A distracted Owens is then hit by two superkicks from Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa covers. Wow!

The Bloodline defeats R-KO

Jacob Fatu distracts Orton and Solo hits a Samoan Drop. Owens pulls himself back to the corner and is ready for a tag and gets it! Owens runs around the ring and nails both Solo and Jacob with clotheslines and sentons on the floor! He then hits a Frog Splash off of the apron onto Jacob!

Kevin kicks Solo and hits a Swanton for a near fall!

Owens gets the tag and Randy Orton gets in the ring! He hits a huge powerslam to Jacob Fatu and goes for the draping DDT on Solo and nails it!

Orton then preps for the RKO and the thousands of fans in the building are behind him.

Solo hits the running hip attack to The Prizefighter, then starts talking smack before tagging in Fatu. Jacob assists Solo and both hit a running hip attack to loud boos from the crowd. Kevin tries to get back into things, but can't Solo knocks Kevin down and rips away at his face. Orton attempts to get in the ring and get his hands on Fatu and Solo, but the referee stops him.

This allows Owens to get some momentum back, however, and he hits an inverted atomic drop and a clothesline!

Loud "Solo sucks" chants as we return from break. He is in control and begins fighting with Kevin Owens on the ropes. Kevin hits big strikes and knocks Solo down to the mat. From there, KO goes for a Swanton, but Solo gets the knees up. Ouch!

Solo rushes at Kevin and gets met with chops. Sikoa counters with a strike and a headbutt. Orton tags in next as the crowd chants "Randy". Solo wants none of it and tags in The Samoan Werewolf. Orton and Fatu go at it, which leads to Jacob and Randy going to the floor.

Orton hits the back drop on the table and Jacob pops up. Orton snaps and repeats the backdrop on the table three more times, but Solo rushes over and Orton hits one on Solo! The crowd erupts!

Next up,Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu make their way out for the main event, notably without Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.

The Bloodline vs. R-KO

This should be fun. Jacob Fatu and Kevin Owens start things off and Owens manages to get a brief upper hand, leading to Solo Sikoa tagging in.

Promoted for RAW Monday:

- Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso will appear.
- Last Monster Standing: Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman.

Next up, Kevin Owens' music hits! Orton then comes out next.

They will take on The Bloodline NEXT!

Back from break and we get a vignette from Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. It is revealed that they'll be hosting Bad Blood. They teased some surprise VIP guests.

Backstage, Bayley approaches Naomi. She tries to apologize for winning, but Naomi stops her and cheers her on. They hug. Bayley walks away and Tiffany Stratton shows up. She mocks Naomi for losing. Naomi says since Nia and Bayley are busy, they can fight next week and she'll talk to Nick Aldis! Next week is looking STACKED.

Next, we get a vignette highlighting the Ladder Match next week. The Bloodline say they aren't losing. DIY says they fulfilled their destiny to win the titles only for the gold to be ripped out of their hands. Ciampa says this is where careers are defined. The Street Profits talk and Ford says The Bloodline has too much confidence. Each team claims they'll win next week.

From there, we see The Bloodline walking backstage as they prepare for the main event.

Announced for next week:

- Dumpster Match: Michin vs. Chelsea Green.
- AJ Styles returns.
- Ladder Match: DIY vs. The Street Profits vs. The Bloodline.

Michin fights back with some kicks and climbs the ropes, but Piper knocks her down. Piper goes for a running cannonball but misses and crashes into a trash can! Chelsea gets knocked off of the apron and Michin nails the Eat Defeat to Piper who crashes into the ring from the apron and this one is over!

Michin defeats Piper Niven via pinfall

Chelsea Green can't believe it.

Michin hits several big strikes, but Piper nails a Black Hole Slam for a two count! Michael Cole discusses how Michin has found success in her role as a hardcore wrestler. Piper goes for a Vader Bomb, but Michin moves. She then goes for Eat Defeat, but Piper counters with a Michinoku Driver for a two count! Yeah, this is good stuff.

Back from break and Michin tries to get ahead, but runs into a Pounce! Piper then hits a cannonball in the corner for a nearfall. These two are having a good one. Piper goes for a running crossbody, but Michin moves. The Blasian Baddie then hits a series of big strikes and attempts a back suplex, but she can't do it.

Piper gets Michin on her shoulders, but, Michin is able to counter into a Crucifix Bomb for a nearfall!

Michin charges at Piper, but eats a Uranage. Piper goes for a Running Senton but Michin moves. Chelsea then distracts Michin which allows for Niven to hit a running cannonball off of the apron! Wow!

We then go to break.

Piper Niven makes her way out alongside Chelsea Green. They show a replay from The SmackDown LowDown where Piper hit Michin with a trash can.

Michin vs. Piper Niven

Chelsea has a trash can out with her. The match begins with Michin hitting several big strikes and a dropkick, but Piper's power overcomes it. Michin hits a boot in the corner and a rana, which allows her to take control.

Back from break and a vignette airs teasing the return of AJ Styles to SmackDown! He will be back next Friday! I guess that clears up his future.

From there, Michin makes her way out.

From there, we see Michin walking backstage. She will compete with Piper Niven next.

Backstage, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton are talking. Cody Rhodes shows up and says there is a problem and they need to talk. Kevin says they do need to talk, but not now, as they have a match in 30 minutes. Cody tries to talk again and Kevin snaps before calming down and asks Cody not to come out tonight.

Owens left and Orton says if the Tongans come out, they will need his help still and asks for him to come out.

Post-match, Andrade and LA Knight start arguing, as Andrade blames Knight for the loss. LA Knight puts his hand out to shake hands. Andrade wants nothing to do with it and storms off. Very interesting!

Fans loudly chant "holy s" but it gets muted. Andrade and Melo then clash and the big back elbow is hit as Carmelo goes to the floor. LA Knight's music then hits!

He rushes down and Melo rolls into the ring. Andrade goes after him, but almost nails Knight. This causes a distraction and Melo rolls Andrade up for the win!

Carmelo Hayes defeats Andrade by pinfall

Michael Cole says these two are magical together. Carmelo gets the upperhand and turns a suplex into a cutter for a nearfall. Corey Graves claims Melo would've won if he hooked the leg better and was less arrogant.

Hayes climbs the ropes but Andrade meets him. He goes for a superplex, but Melo counters into a cutter in mid air! This is amazing!

Back from break and Andrade is on the ropes. Melo meets Andrade on the apron and crotches El Idolo. Back in the ring, Melo climbs the ropes and attempts a Superplex, but Andrade knocks Melo down with some strikes. Andrade hits the special moonsault miss-followed by a standing moonsault that he typically does for a nearfall. More "this is awesome" chants.

Melo mocks Andrade and attempts to steal the double knees in the corner, but Andrade moves. He nails Melo and kips up! Andrade then hits his version of the double knees in the corner. Andrade goes for The Message, but Carmelo counters and hits a Springboard DDT for a nearfall! That was CLOSE.

Back from break and Carmelo is in charge. He hits a springboard clothesline for a near fall and we get a replay of that crazy powerslam before the break. Andrade ducks a big move and Melo attempts a huge springboard only for El Idolo to duck again. Both men then hit a double clothesline. The crowd chants "this is awesome" as they start to recover.

Andrade and Melo begin trading strikes before Andrade hits a Dragon Screw but eats a First 48 out of nowhere!

Andrade hits a running dropkick and then corner stomps immediately. He goes for running knees in the corner, but Melo went off to the apron. He caught Andrade in the ropes and began to pummel Andrade only to be hit by a CRAZY apron powerbomb with Andrade in the ropes. I've NEVER seen anything like that!

Back from break and Carmelo Hayes' music hits. He makes his way out as Michael Cole talks jealousy and animosity between himself and Andrade. Next, El Idolo makes his way out.

Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

These two have put on classic after classic. This should be no different.

Bayley stands tall as Naomi looks disappointed. Naomi shows Bayley some respect, but walks out disappointed.

Next, we look back at Andrade vs. LA Knight from last week. We then see Andrade backstage with LA Knight. El Idolo says he respects Knight won, but a real man shakes someone's hand to show respect. Andrade says Knight lost his respect. Before Knight can respond, Carmelo Hayes shows up and blindsides Knight and runs off.

Andrade vs. Hayes VI is next!

Bayley gets a nearfall after the botched corner sunset flip powerbomb. She goes for Bayley to Belly, but Naomi counters with a kick and a corner bulldog. She climbs to the top, but Bayley moves and nails the Bayley to Belly! From there, The Role Model climbs to the top and hits a huge flying elbow for the three count! Bayley wins!

Bayley defeats Naomi via pinfall

LOUD "this is awesome" chants. Naomi climbs to the top and hits a blockbuster, but Bayley kicks out. Naomi flips over but Bayley hits a suplex and attempts a powerbomb into the corner. It is slightly botched.

Naomi and Bayley start trading blows and the crowd is more behind Bayley out of the two. Naomi hits a big kick and then another. She then hits a headscissors DDT for a near fall!

The crowd is definitely split.

Back from break and Bayley manages to take control with a big springboard elbow followed by a slam. Naomi goes to the floor and Bayley hits a suicide dive between the bottom and middle rope. She is slow to get into the ring after Naomi and eats a Rear View for a nearfall! The crowd seems to be behind both women.

Bayley ducks a Rear View and hits a clothesline for a near fall. Naomi hits a bulldog and kicks up before nailing The Role Model with a kick. Bayley goes to the floor, and Naomi hits a corkscrew plancha onto the floor!

Who will battle Nia Jax at Bad Blood?

Naomi makes her way out and this one is on! The winner becomes the new number one contender.

Bayley vs. Naomi

Naomi quickly tries to roll Bayley up for a one count. She tries a few more quick pins, but Bayley keeps kicking out. Bayley is slow to pull the trigger on a strike and Naomi pushes her. Bayley pushes back. The two start going back and forth with bayley hitting a big shoulder tackle.

Back from break, Michael Cole goes over the Cardi B-SummerSlam news from earlier in the week. It is then confirmed that Kevin Owens and Randy Orton will take on Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu!

Tiffany Stratton looked furious once Nia walked away. Will she put up with this?

Bayley's music then hits! She comes out and signs an autograph as we go to break. She will take on Naomi next.

Next, we go to a replay of the Bayley-Naomi-Nia Jax-Tiffany Stratton story. From there, Nia Jax is backstage with Tiffany Stratton. Nia is venting about what happened last week and demands an explanation. Tiffany tries to explain and Nia grabs her by the throat. Stratton apologizes and Nia says if this goes bad for her, it'll end really bad for Tiffany. Nia then smiles and says they can be friends again. That was tense.

Solo says Cody should trust Roman and that he'll need him. Sikoa says the two men, Randy and Kevin, in the ring with him are no use. Solo says every time Kevin and Randy have helped him try to stop The Bloodline, they've failed him. Solo tells Cody to acknowledge that.

Kevin says nobody wants to hear Solo and challenges Solo and Jacob Fatu in a tag team match tonight. Cody tries to make it a Six-Man Tag Team Match, but Owens shoots it down and says just Orton and Owens vs. Fatu and Sikoa. Wow. Cody didn't like that.

Kevin Owens comes out and grabs a microphone of his own, but before he can speak, The Bloodline's music interrupts! The entire four-man faction makes its way out.

They stop at the bottom of the ramp, and Sikoa grabs a microphone. He says he's glad the three are in the ring. Solo says before he gets started, "Oklahoma City, acknowledge me." This gets mostly boos.

Cody says, of all people, he's standing with The Apex Predator and The Legend Killer. He says he hopes he'd understand that the legend of this outlaw Bloodline needs to be killed. Orton nods in agreement. Cody then says he hopes this isn't a problem for Randy Orton. The two then shake hands.

Orton says it is no problem at all, unless Cody makes it a problem. is that a teased heel turn?!

THEN KEVIN OWENS' MUSIC HITS!

Cody says Randy deserves an explanation. Rhodes says maybe he looks foolish teaming with Roman. Cody asks Randy if he'd rather be a fool or a coward. Rhodes says this was tasked to him and that Roman Reigns gave his word. He says Roman gave his word in the past and he didn't lie, so he's taking Reigns at his word. Rhodes says a lot of wrestling fans are taking Roman at his word.

Cody Rhodes' music hits and he comes out and the crowd loves him. He slaps and shakes some hands before getting into the ring.

Rhodes grabs a microphone and loud "Cody" chants can be heard. He is so over.