WWE SmackDown rolled into London, England, on June 26 with major momentum heading into Night of Champions.
The show featured title action, several heated rivalries, and a wild closing segment involving Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Gunther, Jey Uso, and Oba Femi.
Table of Contents
- 1 Opening Segment: Trick Williams and Ricky Saints Heat Up
- 2 Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton vs. B-Fab and Michin
- 3 AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix Retains
- 4 LA Knight Rejects Solo Sikoa’s Offer
- 5 Paige Beats Jacy Jayne in Front of a Loud London Crowd
- 6 Danhausen and Zack Ryder Pick Up a Win
- 7 Jade Cargill Defeats Chelsea Green
- 8 Giulia Beats Kiana James, Then Gets Attacked
- 9 Quick Results
Opening Segment: Trick Williams and Ricky Saints Heat Up
Trick Williams opened the flagship WWE show alongside Lil Yachty, telling the London crowd they had missed “Trick and Lil Boat.” Williams also revealed he had missed the previous week because he married Lash Legend in Jamaica. The celebration quickly turned tense when Ricky Saints interrupted. After a verbal exchange, Saints attacked Lil Yachty and later struck Trick with a microphone before escaping.
Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton vs. B-Fab and Michin
Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton teamed up against B-Fab and Michin in a fast-moving tag match. Tiffany showed off early offense, while Alexa battled through distractions. The WWE match turned when Jade Cargill appeared and knocked Tiffany from the ropes, allowing B-Fab to score the win. Afterward, Chelsea Green made the save as Jade and B-Fab threatened more damage.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa’s group continued to fall apart. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga told Solo they were leaving MFT after receiving word from The Elders. Later, Solo tried to recruit LA Knight to help him go after The Bloodline, but Knight refused.
AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix Retains
Rey Fenix successfully defended the WWE AAA Cruiserweight Championship against Nathan Frazer in one of the night’s most exciting matches. Both wrestlers traded high-flying offense, earning loud “This is awesome” chants from the London crowd. Frazer missed a suicide dive and crashed into the announce table, giving Fenix the opening he needed. Fenix finished the match with a Mexican Muscle Buster to retain the title.
Elsewhere backstage, R-Truth, Damian Priest, and The Viking Raiders discussed putting their titles on the line against one another, though Priest said they would need approval from Nick Aldis.
LA Knight Rejects Solo Sikoa’s Offer
LA Knight called out Solo Sikoa to ask why Solo helped him defeat Jimmy Uso in the WWE King of the Ring Tournament. Solo admitted he wanted to take out The Bloodline and asked Knight to join him. Knight turned him down, leaving Solo even more isolated.
Paige Beats Jacy Jayne in Front of a Loud London Crowd
Paige returned to a strong reaction from the London fans and defeated Jacy Jayne, who had Fatal Influence at ringside. Jayne tried to steal the match with outside help, but Brie Bella evened the odds. Paige scored the victory with a roll-up, giving the crowd a popular hometown-style moment.
Danhausen’s strange night continued after Zack Ryder said he had been dealing with problems since being electrocuted in his lab. Los Garza confronted Ryder while looking for Danhausen, setting up more trouble later in the show.
Finn Balor also crossed paths with Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga as they left the building, but Tama made it clear he was moving on from the past.
Danhausen and Zack Ryder Pick Up a Win
Danhausen hosted a segment with The Miz and Kit Wilson before Los Garza attacked. Zack Ryder made the save, and Nick Aldis turned the chaos into a tag match. Ryder and Danhausen fought back, and Danhausen scored the win after his curse led to a turnbuckle explosion.
Jade Cargill Defeats Chelsea Green
Chelsea Green brought the fight to Jade Cargill, but Jade’s power proved too much. Chelsea landed a top-rope dropkick and nearly stole the match, but Jade reversed her finisher into Jaded for the victory. After the bell, Jade attacked Chelsea before Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss ran in. Michin and B-Fab then joined the attack, leaving their side standing tall.
Solo Sikoa’s problems continued backstage when Royce Keys warned him that Jacob Fatu was coming for him. Royce offered little help, leaving Solo on his own.
Trick Williams and Lil Yachty later responded to Ricky Saints’ attack. Yachty warned Saints about the cheap shot, while Trick said Saints would not be able to stop him at WWE Night of Champions.
Giulia Beats Kiana James, Then Gets Attacked
Giulia defeated Kiana James in a competitive match that featured several momentum swings. Kiana started fast, but Giulia battled back and finished the match with a Northern Lights Bomb. After the WWE match, Blake Monroe attacked Giulia and laid her out with a Neutralizer.
Cody Rhodes closed the show with a tense confrontation involving Sami Zayn and Gunther. Sami apologized for his role in the recent drama, but Cody pushed back and accused him of acting like a victim. Gunther then arrived and dismissed both men’s issues, saying the championship was all that mattered.
Jey Uso soon joined the scene, bringing one of the loudest reactions of the night. The situation quickly broke down into a fight. Oba Femi’s entrance added another surprise, distracting Cody long enough for Jey to land a superkick. Gunther, Sami, Jey, and Cody all traded big moments before Cody ended the show holding the championship high while Oba stood nearby.
Quick Results
• B-Fab and Michin defeated Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton.
• Rey Fenix defeated Nathan Frazer to retain the WWE AAA Cruiserweight Championship.
• Paige defeated Jacy Jayne.
• Danhausen and Zack Ryder defeated Los Garza.
• Jade Cargill defeated Chelsea Green.
• Giulia defeated Kiana James.
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