SmackDown Results: Brock Lesnar plays big role in Universal Title match; Charlotte Flair embarrassed

Backstage on SmackDown, Naomi challenged Sonya to a singles match. Deville threatened her and then slapped Naomi in the face after accepting the challenge.

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Before the match, Sami Zayn said that Texas was his least favorite state in America and he wasn't happy to have his title shot there before swearing that he will beat Roman tonight and thanked Brock. The Beast Incarnate walked out to watch the match. Sami hinted at Brock to help him in the match before reminding Lesnar of his loss against Roman.

Brock was not happy and hit three German Suplexes and an F5 on Sami. Brock hit a second F5 before setting him up in the corner and walking out.

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Roman Reigns (c) vs. Sami Zayn - Universal Championship match on SmackDown

After a break, Roman walked out and headed for the match and The Usos set Sami back up in the corner. Roman set up for the spear and hit it before getting the win with the Guillotine.

Result: Roman Reigns def. Sami Zayn to retain the Universal Championship

Grade: C

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Episode rating: B

We got the return of Brock Lesnar on SmackDown tonight as well as Kofi Kingston. Sami Zayn walked into a title match with Roman Reigns with little preparation while The New Day challenged The Usos to a title match at WWE Day 1.