SmackDown
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results March 1, 2024: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners
BY JITU JANGIR
Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on March 1, 2024, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings. ## WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT ## SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian ## SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ## WWE Friday Night SmackDown, March 1, 2024 Play-By-Play Results ## The episode opens with a recap of highlights from Elimination Chamber.## Roman Reigns enters the ring with his entourage, and Paul Heyman hands him the microphone. Roman complains about the crowd noise and threatens to leave if they don't cheer louder. Paul Heyman stops him and announces that The Rock will be out after a commercial break.## The Rock enters the ring and acknowledges the crowd. He makes a joke about Phoenix being known for drug use, which Roman doesn't seem to appreciate. The Rock then challenges Cody Rhodes to a tag team match at WrestleMania, with Roman Reigns as his partner. If Cody and his partner win, they will have a one-on-one title match against Roman Reigns without any interference from the Bloodline. If they lose, the Bloodline can interfere in the title match under "Bloodline Rules," which means anything goes.## Roman asks The Rock for a microphone and tells him that he needs him to acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief. The Rock acknowledges Roman and they hug. The Rock tells the audience to go home and "smell some crack," then hands the microphone back to Roman.## Backstage, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory are talking about Randy Orton being taken care of by Logan Paul. Randy Orton appears behind them and challenges them to a match. Waller says Theory was volunteering to face Randy, and Theory yells at Waller for putting him in this situation. The segment ends with a match confirmed between Randy Orton and Austin Theory. ## Singles Match: Tiffany Stratton vs Naomi ## Tiffany tackles Naomi and executes a series of back handsprings. Naomi responds with a back elbow, showcasing her own skills. Tiffany grapples Naomi's hair and throws her to the canvas. Naomi retaliates with an Irish whip and a forearm strike in the corner, followed by a series of kicks. She then delivers a dropkick into the corner, nearly pinning Tiffany. Tiffany forces Naomi onto the apron, who counters with a kick and a slingshot X Factor, almost securing the win. ## Tiffany launches back with a handspring and connects with a devastating elbow to the corner. She then executes a double stomp, nearly securing the pin, forcing Naomi to scramble to the apron. Naomi counters with a slingshot sit-out piledriver on the apron, but the momentum is short-lived. She attempts a jumping knee strike, but Tiffany swiftly counters with a spinebuster, once again coming close to victory. ## Naomi regains control with a jawbreaker and a powerful bulldog into the turnbuckles. Sensing danger, Tiffany escapes to the apron. With the referee momentarily distracted, Tiffany resorts to a cheap tactic, raking Naomi's eyes. Seizing the opportunity, Tiffany throws Naomi into the ring post, leaving her vulnerable. Tiffany then caps off the match with her signature "Prettiest Moonsault Ever" for the decisive three count. ## WINNER: Tiffany Stratton ## Non Title Match: Dakota Kai and Bayley vs Asuka and Kairi Sane (with Iyo Sky) ## The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi) attack Bayley before the bell, landing kicks and a dropkick. Bayley retaliates with punches on Asuka, taking her down. Asuka sends Bayley to the apron, then distracts the referee while Kairi throws Bayley off the turnbuckles. Asuka throws kicks, but Bayley trips her and connects with a forearm on Kairi.## Asuka stops Bayley from reaching her corner. Dakota falls off the apron after colliding with Bayley. Bayley fights back with forearms. Asuka kicks, tags in Kairi, then hits a Codebreaker followed by Kairi's blockbuster for a near fall. Kairi slams Bayley's head and sends her into Asuka's boots. Asuka tags back in, but Bayley throws her into Kairi. Both Asuka and Kairi receive forearms from Bayley on the apron. Bayley delivers a cutter against the ropes.## Dakota attempts to join the fight, but Asuka tries to prevent the tag. Bayley kicks Asuka away, forcing Dakota to leap back to avoid the tag. Bayley throws punches and forearms at both Asuka and Kairi. She then sends Dakota into the ringside barrier outside the ring. Asuka and Kairi force Bayley back inside, where Dakota joins them. Dakota slaps Bayley, observed by Iyo, and lands a running knee to the back of her head.## Iyo taunts Bayley by holding the title belt in front of her face.## Bron Breakker makes his SmackDown debut in a backstage segment before the commercial break.## Dakota and her allies encounter Jade Cargill backstage, blocking their path.## Nick Aldis declares he will deal with them later, prioritizing a conversation with Jade. ## Bron Breakker vs Xyon Quinn ## The bell rings and the match starts off, Bron Breakker with a spear for the cover to win the match. ## WINNER: Xyon Quinn## Santos Escobar emphasizes the strong bond within Legado, stating they are charged with upholding the tradition of lucha libre and protecting the LWO's legacy.## Elektra declares Rey's time is over, dismissing him as an aged, injured competitor. She hails Santos as the undisputed champion of lucha libre. ## Street Fight: Santos Escobar vs Carlito ## The match opens with punches. Santos shoves Carlito away, who responds with a Thesz Press and throws him out of the ring. Carlito follows up by sending Santos into the ring steps. He delves under the ring, retrieving a table to rile up the crowd. Santos counters with kicks and chops, then delivers a forearm before Carlito Irish whips him into the steps. Chants of "fruit" erupt, but instead, Carlito finds a kendo stick. He then locates an apple, generating a bigger reaction than the table. Santos executes a suicide dive.## After commercials, we return to see Carlito wearing a trash can on his head. Santos connects with a running double knee strike but only manages a near fall. He throws a forearm and sends Carlito outside the ring, attempting another suicide dive. However, Carlito thwarts him with a chair. Carlito regains control with a clothesline and back elbow, tossing the trash can at Santos before playfully teasing a strike. Santos shields himself, allowing Carlito to place the can over him before smashing it with the chair. Carlito attempts a uranage onto the chair, securing another near fall. ## Carlito enters the ring with a table. Santos attempts a jumping knee strike but shows no interest in setting up the table. He delivers a kick in the corner and attempts a hurricanrana from the turnbuckles, but hesitates too long. Carlito counters with a crotch attack, sending Santos crashing to the mat.## Garza and Carrillo double team Carlito, holding him for a Cerberus Bomb that nearly secures the win. They attempt to set up the table, but Cruz and Joaquin intervene, causing a brawl that spills outside the ring. Santos observes the chaos but Angel and Humberto manage to fend them off.## Rey Mysterio's music hits as he enters the ring on crutches. Santos, Angel, and Humberto mock him, but their laughter is short-lived. Rey discards the crutches, surprising everyone, and attacks them with surprising ferocity.## Santos, bewildered, becomes Rey's main target. Rey enters the ring and taunts Santos, daring him to strike. Carlito spits an apple in Santos' face, followed by a lungblower. Carlito and Rey clear Angel and Humberto from the ring apron with ease, then eliminate Cruz and Wilde with well-timed dives.## Rey executes a 619 on Santos, followed by Carlito's spinebuster through the table for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Carlito ## In the locker room, Randy Orton readies himself for his upcoming match against Austin Theory.## After a commercial break, the show announces Bobby Lashley's clash with Karrion Kross and Logan Paul's guest appearance for next week.## Nick interviews Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne. Frustrated by their recent loss in Perth, they blame Dominik for costing them the championship and express their desire to compete for the tag titles at Wrestlemania.## Nick reveals he has discussed the tag title picture with Adam Pearce and promises an announcement soon.## Suddenly, LA Knight enters the scene, searching for AJ Styles. Nick, concerned for Styles' safety after the events at Elimination Chamber, reminds Knight he advised Styles not to attend tonight's show.## Knight, however, points out that Styles traveled a great distance to prevent him from reaching Wrestlemania. Vowing to find Styles and deliver a "present," Knight declares his actions unstoppable.## As the main event approaches, Kevin Owens takes his position at the commentary table. ## Main Event: Austin Theory (with Grayson Waller) vs Randy Orton ## Orton blocks a kick and counters with an uppercut. He throws Theory into the turnbuckles repeatedly, landing another uppercut. Orton pummels Theory with punches from the corner, finishing with a European uppercut. The action spills outside the ring, where Orton continues his assault, driving Theory into the announce table. ## Kevin Patrick encourages Orton to deliver a back body drop onto the table, but MVP intervenes, pulling Theory to safety. Theory retaliates by launching Orton into the ring post before executing his own back body drop onto the announce table. We cut to commercial. ## Theory ascends the turnbuckles, soaking in the cheers, but his triumph is short-lived. Orton springs into action, pummeling Theory with a flurry of punches and a headbutt. Aiming for a devastating superplex, Theory attempts to counter with a blockbuster. However, Orton anticipates the maneuver and executes the superplex with precision. He follows up with a swift kick.## Theory retaliates with an Irish whip, but Orton counters with a thunderous clothesline in the corner. He repeats the maneuver, then ducks under a clothesline attempt and delivers a powerful slam. He maintains the offensive, sending Theory sprawling to the floor with another clothesline.## Eyes set on dominance, Orton positions Theory for a dramatic backdrop driver onto the announce table, much to Kevin Patrick's excitement. He throws Theory back into the ring, but not before sending Waller crashing onto the announce table with a devastating backdrop driver of his own.## Orton propels Theory onto the apron, preparing for his signature IEDDT. He surveys the scene, pounding the mat in anticipation of the RKO. However, Theory thwarts his attempt, driving him into the turnbuckles and the ring post.## Undeterred, Theory attempts a rolling blockbuster, nearly securing the win. He signals for his finishing move, "A Town Down," but Orton escapes just in time. Theory throws a series of double thrusts to Orton's throat before delivering a swift kick. He maintains pressure with a forearm strike, nearly putting Orton away.## Orton scrambles onto the apron. Theory attempts his own IEDDT, but Orton reverses the maneuver, sending Theory crashing onto the apron. As Theory attempts a rolling move from the top rope, Orton seizes the opportunity, executing a swift and decisive RKO for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Randy Orton ## Post-match chaos erupts! Waller assaults Orton, but Owens intervenes, pummeling Waller with kicks and punches. Theory joins the fray, attacking Owens. Owens retaliates with a kick to Theory and an elbow to Waller. He stuns a stunned Theory. Waller dodges a Stunner, but falls victim to Orton's RKO for the win. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...
