SmackDown Results: Former Universal Champion lays down challenge for Reigns; Becky Lynch's first challenger confirmed

Roman Reigns confronted by Finn Balor on SmackDown

"Ladies and gentlemen, your Tribal Chief has granted you permission to acknowledge ROMAN REIGNS."#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/ue4SlPRksv

— WWE (@WWE) August 28, 2021

Roman Reigns was out next on SmackDown with Heyman and The Usos. Heyman asked the fans to acknowledge Roman and the tag team champs before bragging about The Tribal Chief's win over John Cena.

Finn Balor walked out and demanded a title match next week! Roman and his crew were silent before Balor attacked them and The Street Profits joined him to even out the numbers.

.@FinnBalor wants a shot at the #UniversalTitle NEXT WEEK on #SmackDown! @WWERomanReigns @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/rzI0EbEK4g

— WWE (@WWE) August 28, 2021

The Usos were being demolished in the ring, and Balor hit a Coupe De Grace on Jimmy. Roman walked out of the ring and headed backstage, leaving his cousins to fend for themselves as SmackDown came to a close.

Message SENT.#SmackDown @FinnBalor @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/bVe5xc0oCo

— WWE (@WWE) August 28, 2021

Not a word was spoken about Brock Lesnar by Heyman or Reigns tonight.

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Episode rating: B

Becky Lynch celebrated her title win from SummerSlam on SmackDown tonight before Edge and Rollins declared their interest in the Universal title. We got a big Fatal 4-Way elimination match, and the backstage return of a former women's champ before Roman and Balor had a face-off on the SmackDown after SummerSlam.