BY JITU JANGIR
Sheamus’ ruthless attack left Big E unable to compete in the main event, rather Jey Uso stepped up and showed out in the Fatal 4-Way Match, earning a Universal Championship opportunity against Roman Reigns at WWE Clash of Champions.##
Elsewhere, on the blue brand, Bayley unleashed a brutal assault on Sasha Banks, seemingly bringing their friendship to a shocking end. Bray Wyatt will Introduce His New Friend tonight on SmackDown Episode. Bayley will address her heinous attack on Sasha Banks, Jeff Hardy, and AJ Styles will battle for the Intercontinental Championship.##
Results...##
Friday Night SmackDown opened up with the past promo of Pual Heyman and Roman Reigns making it to the ring last week on SmackDown.##
WE kicked the things off tonight with "The Big Dog" Roman Reigns accompanied by Paul Heyman. Roman Reigns raised the title while they stood at the top of the ramp.##
Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman both entered the ring. Paul Heyman took the mic and said, " ladies and gentlemen, your tribal Chief has authorized me tonight to Enlighten you on some recent history two weeks ago right here on Smackdown. We let the secret out of the band."##
"We told everybody what only the 2 of us new and two days later at Payback what happened Roman Reigns wrecked everyone and left And he last the universal heavyweight champion last Friday right here on Smackdown full transparency your tribal. Chief said no secrets. Tell them everything and as special counsel."##
"I laid all our cards on the table and on that very same night his bloodline. his family his cousin Jo so stepped up. Not only did Jey Uso emerged as the only benefactor the only beneficiary of a fatal 4-way Jey. Uso dethroned a king. He braved a bro. He solved a riddle all in one night to emerge as the number one contender for the Universal Heavyweight Championship."##
Therefore, Your Champion has bestowed upon me the honor and the privilege of introducing to you that number one Contender the Challenger for the universal championship at the clash of the Champions. Ladies and gentlemen. Yes, legally. He's Roman Reigns as a cousin, but he may as well be his blood brother. I give to you Mr. Jey Uso."##
Paul Heyman went on to introduce Jey Uso. Jey Uso took the mic and said, "Someone had to come out here and tell you to your face. Thank you. Because now I get to compete against my blood my cousin Universal Champion Roman Reigns Clash of Champions."##
Roman Reigns said, "You ought to thank me for blood. Years, we thought about this family man, proud of you a whole family's proud of you. You've earned this don't nobody give you this you earned this. You've got to be in the main event of clash of Champions. You better take a huge payday home to your family man. This is your moment."##
you got to thank me. This is your moment. a clash of Champions that's not going to be your mommy. Don't look at this right now. Look at me. It's not going to be your moment. Like when we are kids. I'm gonna whoop your ass. This has to stay on my shoulder for our family to stay where it is."##
Meanwhile, Barong King Corbin, Sheamus interrupted them. They took the point on Uso getting a title shot against Roman Reigns at Clash Of Champions. Jey Uso challenged Baron Corbin and Sheamus for a Tag-Team match later for tonight.##
Jeff Hardy(c) Vs. AJ Styles [Intercontinental Championship Match]##
We kicked the things off with the champion Jeff Hardy making his way. Jeff Hardy was followed by AJ Styles to the ring. They both were interrupted by Sami Zyan who claimed that he is still the Intercontinental Champion.##
Adam Pearce emerged out with some guards. Adam Pearce ordered Sami to get out of there. Meanwhile, AJ Styles took advantage of loading kick to Jeff Hardy. AJ Styles with the approach in the ring corner. Jeff Hardy took AJ Styles down and then immediately landed Twist of fate and then went up to the top of the ring post to have Swanton Bomb, but AJ Styles rolled out of the way.##
Jeff Hardy looked for the Double knee drop, but AJ Styles was prepared enough to defend it. Jeff Hardy up to the top rope with a twist to take down AJ Styles. He went for the cover but kicked out. AJ Styles with a neck breaker and then looked for Styles Clash, Jeff Hardy countered it in a better way. Aj Styles went to have another move, but Sami Zyan out of nowhere attacking AJ Styles who stood on the apron. The match was called out with this.##
Sami Zyan in the ring landing Helluva Kick to Jeff Hardy. He left the ring then.##
Winner: AJ Styles via Disqualification, Jeff Hardy is still the champion##
--After the match, Jeff Hardy was up to the top of the ramp, Jeff Hardy fell down on the way. He was taken away later.##
Luch House Party Vs. Nakamura & Cesaro [Tag-Team Match]##
Luch House Party opened up the match for the first. Nakamura and Cesaro confronted The Street Profits backstage. Nakamura and Cesaro Stepped towards the ring. Cesaro and Nakamura took complete control at the beginning of the match. They were taking some rough shots on Kalisto##
During the match, The Street Profits appeared on the big screen. They were shown having the party with kinds of stuff they were supposed to do. Kalisto took the advantage of rolling down Cesaro to win the match.##
Winner: Luch House Party, victory followed by pinfall##
Out in the ring with Bayley heading towards the ring to address the attack on Sasha Banks. Bayley had a chair in hand which she used to take ruthless shots on Sasha Banks. Bayley sat down on the chair with a mic in her hand. Bayley cut the promo from last week's happening and said, "After all that everybody is asking how Sasha Banks is if such a feeling any better when it's Asha going to be back, but nobody is asking how Bailey is doing. Nobody's asking how I feel. Do you think I enjoy doing that to my tag partner? Do you think it made me feel good to take the steel chair and destroy my best friend? Well ding-dong. Yes, I did. I love every single.##
"Everybody wants some answers, Michael Cole wants to know why I did what I did, don't you Michael, huh? You guys want answers. Well, actually, I'm full of questions right now Sasha, I know that you're watching do you think I'm some sort of idiot do you think.##
I didn't know what you were thinking all along. Seriously after everything that we've been through who knows you better than me. Nobody you are waiting for the right time to strike. You kept me close and my first break in WWE you brought me in as your tag team partner just to keep me close enough on when I had my first real Women's Championship Match you should you made shirt. Be right there and be a part of it because you needed me close you followed me this year to Friday Night Smackdown when you saw me at the top of my game you needed to be become to Belt Banks, didn't you you pretended to be my best friend."##
But all along you were using me and do you know how I know that? Because I was using you I never care about you and I damn sure didn't care about our friendship. I used to every single step of the way and thanks to you. I became two belts Banks, huh? Two belts Bailey Bailey dust-trap the first-ever Grand Slam women's champion, and thanks to you. I am the longest-reigning SmackDown."##
Lacey Evans Vs. Tamina Vs. Alexa Bliss Vs. Nikki Cross [Fatal 4-way match for No. 1 Contender to the SmackDown Women's Title]##
Nikki Cross walked down to the ring as Bayley was still there on the ramp, Nikki Cross had some trash-talking, meanwhile, Bayley landed a steel chair shot to take Nikki Down. Despite being attacked by Bayley, Nikki Cross wanted to compete in this Fatal 4-Way Match determine the No. 1 Contender to the #SmackDown Women's Title!##
The match continued to progress, meanwhile, the match we saw something unusual from Alexa Bliss, She was spotted performing Sister Abigail on Nikki Cross outside of the ring. After the match, it was informed by Cole that Alexa Bliss left the Thunderdome just after landing Sister Abigail on Nikki Cross. Thus, the match remained with a Triple Threat Match.##
The match was on the line as Lacey Evans performed a jump to Tamina from the top of the ring post. She was almost on the three counts, but Nikki Cross broke it. Nikki Cross then had her own BullDog move for the cover on Lacey but kicked out at two.##
Lacey Evans with a Women's right hand and then she turned to Nikki Cross, but could not do so. Nikki Cross with a DDT for the cover, Tamina out of nowhere breaking the cover. Tamina looked for Samoa Joe, but Nikki Cross ducked it. Nikki Cross also avoided a Superkick and she immediately rolled Tamina for three counts to win the match.##
Winner: Nikki Cross, victory followed by pinfall##
Otis Vs. John Morrison in Singles Match##
Winner: Otis, victory followed by pinfall##
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso Vs. Sheamus & Baron Corbin##
Sheamus & Baron Corbin kicked the match off coming up first. Jey Uso into the ring, he was confronted by Sheamus and Baron Corbin. Jey Uso collided with them before the bell could ring. Baron Corbin and Sheamus completely took on Jey Uso. Roman Reigns was still off the match.##
Jey and Baron Corbin fought off into the midsection, Jey Uso fired back, driving him into the canvas. Jey Uso tired with Double knee strick but Baron Corbin rolled out of the way. Sheamus was legal to take on Jey Uso, Sheamus with a Backbreaker and then prepared for a Brogue kick.##
The Music hit as Roman Reigns rolled in the match. Jey Uso took the advantage of the distraction. Jey Uso with a Superkick to Sheamus and then served Baron Corbin a drop on the commentary box. Roman Reigns was up to the apron, Jey Uso at the top rope, meanwhile, Roman Reigns with the tag. Jey Uso didn't realize of the tag from Roman Reigns. He went for Frog Splash but could not make the cover as he was illegal. Roman Reigns finally made it with a Spear to Sheamus to win the match.##
Winners: Roman Reigns, victory followed by pinfall##
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