Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for February 27, 2026

The show begins with "Main Event' Jey Uso being put in an ambulance , with Jacob Fatu joining him at the ambulance while demanding whoever did this be found out. Trick Williams shows up, saying "one down, four to go," and Je'Von Evans confronts him for this. As this goes on, Drew McIntyre shows up in the crowd and says he had nothing to do with what happened to Jey Uso. He says that he tells the truth all the time, yet he is guilty until proven innocent. He also mentions that he is outlawed on his own show and has to buy a luxury box to be on his own show, and says he should be able to do what he wants, when he wants, so he does. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and tells Drew to head to his office, as there are twenty men who want to rip his head off. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up soon after, and says that he and Drew can fight right here, right now. Drew says that does not benefit him as the champion, then says he will leave because Aldis told him to. Cody Rhodes then tells Drew he has spent his entire championship reign running like a little bitch, then Randy Orton shows up. Orton says he will win in the Elimination Chamber, beat McIntyre and become a fifteen-time world champion, but as he speaks to Cody, Trick Williams shows up. Trick says he is the hottest thing in the business today, then Je'Von Evans shows up, smacks Trick in the back of the head, and says he will be the youngest world champion and beat Orton's record. LA Knight shows up and says he hears a lot of big talk and empty promises, and at the end of the day, there are 24 hours until Elimination Chamber, and everyone belongs to him. He also says that when it comes to him and McIntyre, the WWE Championship is also his. Trick Williams interrupts LA Knight only to get punched int he face, and the two of them brawl to the back. Orton then hits Je'Von with an RKO out of nowhere before leaving the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says that what happened to "Main Event" Jey Uso, but the women's locker room knows better than to mess with her right now. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up, and Asuka says Tiffy Time is over and that nobody is ready for her. Tiffany says she is ready for Asuka in an attempt to get Asuka to put her money where her mouth is. Kairi Sane then grabs at Tiffany's dress, asks her if she is a jellyfish, then gets yelled at by Asuka and leaves.

Uncle Howdy beats Solo Sikoa with Sister Abigail as Solo goes for a third hip attack in the corner. After the match, Uncle Howdy takes back his lantern, but he is attacked from behind by the rest of The MFT's (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo), who take the lantern back again as they leave through the crowd. The Wyatt Sicks (Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) arrive, but they are too late.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells Drew McIntyre to stay home and stay out of trouble. Drew says the two of them need to be on the same page before leaving while The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) arrives. Heyman says he wants to help Aldis by replacing Jey Uso in the Elimination Chamber match with Logan Paul. Logan says that he is the most important guy in WWE and that he is going to win, and Aldis finds it convenient that he sees Paul Heyman after the attack on "Main Event" Jey Uso, but Heyman says he is just trying to help Aldis out of a tough situation. Aldis finds this interesting, but mentions there is a lot of politicking involved and that he will have to make some calls.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. Rhea says she has to take everything one step at a time, and tonight is about retaining the Women's Tag Team Championships. Iyo says they have no doubt that they will win and that Rhea will become WWE Women's Champion. Rhea says they are on the same page and have each other's back, but Jade Cargill shows up and says that nobody will have Iyo's back in the Elimination Chamber. She tells Rhea and Iyo not to hurt themselves before tomorrow night.

Backstage, Jacob Fatu meets with General Manager Nick Aldis, saying that Aldis has a Drew McIntyre and that he has a problem with Drew McIntyre, and wants in the Elimination Chamber match so he can win it, walk out to WrestleMania and beat Drew McIntyre. Aldis says he will take this under consideration as he makes some phone calls.

Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre guest on commentary for the next match. Jelly Roll is seen in the front row.

Before the next match, Asuka says she is smart and that she is resting before the Elimination Chamber, and that Tiffany Stratton will be facing Kairi Sane. Asuka says it is Kairi Time, not Tiffy Time.

Tiffany Stratton beats Kairi Sane after Tiffany Stratton shoves Kairi Sane off the top rope and into Alba Fyre before diving off the ring apron. Shortly after this, Kairi dives at Tiffany from the ring apron, but inadvertently takes out Chelsea Green as she argues with Tiffany Stratton, who avoids the dive so that Kairi wipes Chelsea out.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) in his office. He announces that Logan Paul will get his opportunity to compete in the Elimination Chamber, but only if he is victorious in a match against Jacob Fatu. Heyman takes exception to this, but Logan is confident he can win.

Oba Femi beats The Miz. During the match, The Miz tells Oba Femi they do not have to fight. Oba says Miz likes to talk, but Miz says nobody wants this match. He says that this is a misunderstanding, and wants to use this as a teachable moment. He says that he did not go after the locker room leaders when he started, then says that he wants to be the one to guide Oba. Oba has none of it, and tells Miz that he is dying tonight. Miz declares that he will use the opportunity to be the better man and walk away, but Oba grabs him. Miz strikes Oba, but all it does is make Oba angry and absolutely destroy him. The match ends with Oba blocking the Skull Crushing Finale before tossing Miz and hitting him with the Fall From Grace for the win.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes sees Ilja Dragunov, who is still in his suit. Dragunov says that he does not deserve a shot at the United States Championship at this time and tells Carmelo to win tonight, but Carmelo tells Dragunov to give himself the pep talk, not him. He tells Dragunov to remind himself of who he is, and tells him that if he does not take this shot, somebody else will.

Carmelo Hayes' opponent for the United States Open Challenge is revealed to be Matt Cardona.

Carmelo Hayes retains the WWE United States Championship against Matt Cardona.

The SmackDown locker room is near the giant create, and R-Truth says everyone has to wait until tomorrow to see what is in it before telling everyone how to watch Elimination Chamber on the ESPN app. All of a sudden, Candice LeRae is seen pushing Johnny Gargano on a crate. As everyone laughs at Gargano, Kit Wilson shows up and calls everyone toxic for laughing. Everyone keeps laughing.

Jordynne Grace beats Candice LeRae after Candice is distracted by Johnny Gargano getting up from the announce table and leaving.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Raquel Rodriguez. Raquel saying being champion of both brands will prove that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) rules WWE. As she says that she is focusing on doing what it takes to win tonight, Cargill shows up and says Raquel should focus on herself. She says that Stephanie Vaquer was not interested in Raquel, but at the same time, Vaquer set her up. Raquel says she will see Cargill soon, then leaves. Michin and B-Fab then show up and make it known that they want her title, as does everyone else. Cargill dares Michin to do something, but B-Fab stops Michin, telling her she will get her chance.

Backstage, Jacob Fatu is met by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who hopes to see Jacob in the Elimination Chamber. Cody runs into Sami Zayn, and both men shake hands. Sami meets with Jacob and asks how "Main Event" Jey Uso is doing, but he is not convinced that Jacob did not attack Jey, as he leaves chaos in his wake trying to get to Drew McIntyre and that he was not there at first when Jey went down. Jacob tells Sami to be careful what he says next, and Sami tells Jacob that he wants to get his hands on Drew McIntyre, saying McIntyre screwed him. Jacob reminds Sami that he was the only one not to eat the Claymore, and that McIntyre wanted him in the Elimination Chamber. Sami apologizes, saying his head has not been on straight, then tells Jacob he deserves a second chance and tells him to win it for Jey. Jacob leaves, then Sami becomes angry with himself again.

Nia Jax and Lash Legend (now known as "The Irresistible Forces") beat Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships after Rhea hits Nia with Riptide only for Lash to hit Rhea with the Lash Extension.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair is eating three pints of ice cream as Alexa Bliss joins her. Charlotte says that everything is fine as Alexa Bliss is going to Elimination Chamber, despite Nia Jax and Lash Legend becoming women's tag team champions. Kiana James and Giulia show up and says this is not fine while defending Giulia yelling at Alexa last week, saying she is just passionate. Jade Cargill shows up and wishes everyone luck.

Backstage, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo)show up, wanting something done about The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) from General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis says that The MFT's, not The Wyatt Sicks, are the problem in this care, then states that the WWE Tag Team Championships are not being defended enough for his liking and announces that new #1 contenders will be decided for the WWE Tag Team Championships next week.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend). Nia Jax wishes anyone who wants to take their titles away luck, and Lash Legend says this is the first of many titles before the two of them head to Elimination Chamber.

We see a video package of CM Punk in Chicago, Illinois before Elimination Chamber.

Backstage, Randy Orton is met by Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. Aleister wonders if the Black Mass woke up something inside Orton, as does Zelina Vega, and hopes that he utilizes it well. Orton says he does not know what goes in his head half the time, but he has a switch that he can flip at anytime and that Aleister should be careful what he wishes for. Orton then says he will see Aleister after Elimination Chamber and leaves. Aleister says he knows, because he and Zelina planned it that way.

Logan Paul beats Jacob Fatu in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. During the match, the mystery masked man shows up and attacks Theory, but Logan Paul lays him out and unmasks him to reveal a random man behind the mask. As the random man is taken to the back by security, Logan gets back in the ring and runs into a pop-up Samoan Drop by Jacob Fatu. Jacob goes to the top rope, but is smacked in the face with the WWE Championship by Drew McIntyre. That allows Logan Paul to get the pin and the win.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 15, 2025

Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Along the way, he stands on the announce table in triumph. The crowd chants "You suck!" and "You tapped out!" before Gunther says he did what he said he would do and made John Cena give up, and when he gave up, he tapped out like a little bitch. He then leaves the ring only to re-enter it. Gunther then stands on the second rope in celebration before the fans chant "You suck!" again, then Gunther leaves and turns back around a second time. This time, he celebrates again on the announce table and declares that he made John Cena tap out like a little bitch, and for that, he will be known as the man that made John Cena give up. Gunther then heads to the back for real this time, then the camera follows him. Akira Tozawa and Otis confront him for being happy about what he has done, as does R-Truth, who calls him a piece of trash. General Manager Adam Pearce asks Gunther if he is proud of what he has done, and says that his actions make him an asshole, not "The Ring General." Pearce then tells him to leave after Gunther asks him if he is done, and Gunther promptly leaves. Gunther asks "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles if there is anything he wants to tell him on his way out, then mockingly tells Styles that he cannot see him after he gets in his car.

The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).

We hear from The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Asuka is still angry that Iyo Sky would not address her as senpai, and Kairi Sane says that they both loved Iyo. Asuka says that Iyo sided with Rhea even after Rhea disrespected her, and declares that on January 5th, they will put an end to Rhea and Iyo and win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Logan Paul and Bronson Reed talk about what they did to LA Knight last week, then Bron Breakker tells them that CM Punk is here and that they should destroy him. When Logan Paul says that the masked man will show up, Paul Heyman shows up and says that if the masked man is aligned with The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul), he will take the help. Bron Breakker wants to take out CM Punk, but Heyman reminds Breakker to wait until January 5th to take him out so he can become World Heavyweight Champion.Logan reminds Breakker that he has Rey Mysterio tonight after Heyman leaves, and that he would appreciate the help.

It is announced that LA Knight is injured and will be out indefinitely with a score of injuries, including a cracked sternum.

Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley head to the ring. As they head over to the ring, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) suddenly attack them from the front row, with Asuka spitting blue mist into Rhea's face. Referees try to restore order, but as Asuka holds Rhea down for an In-Sane Elbow, Iyo covers Rhea and takes the In-Sane Elbow to the small of the back, protecting Rhea. Medical staff check on a still-blinded Rhea.

Maxxine Dupri retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Ivy Nile by submission with the ankle lock.

We see a video package for Oba Femi.

We see a video package for Oba Femi, Sol Ruca, Joe Hendry, Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater at Saturday Night's Main Event. Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is meeting with Je'Von when Los Americanos (El Grande Americano, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up. Je'Von knows enough Spanish to know that El Grande Americano is talking down on NXT. This leads to Je'Von Evans having a match with Rayo Americano next week.

CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that he was forced to miss the last two weeks because he could not get medically cleared and that he had to listen to Bron Breakker talk. He calls Breaker "a cross-eyed Neanderthal nepo baby" and says that brains do not run in Breakker's family. He also mentions Breakker mentioning that it was too easy to beat him, then says that Breakker cannot beat him without help from his friends. He says that Breakker may have pinned him for a World title shot, but he did not do it on his own. CM Punk says he has been there before and that Heyman has taken plenty of people with a little bit of talent and gassed them up. He also tells Breakker that if he mentions AJ Lee again, it will go from business to personal. Punk says he would tell Breakker to come to their World Heavyweight Championship match alone, but he will not, not because he does not have the guts, but because he does not have the heart. He tells Breakker to bring all the help he can, including his father and uncle, as he has no chance of beating him for the World Heavyweight Championship.Punk says that when Breakker finds out that Heyman has left him for the next big thing and that his masked mystery man never showed up, all he will have left is his father and uncle, and that even in Steiner Math, "GTS = 1, 2, 3."

Backstage, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio hopes that Logan Paul puts an end to his deadbeat bad, then mentions that Finn Balor is with JD McDonagh and that McDonagh will be on the shelf for a while. Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez then focus on Raquel Rodriguez's Women's World title match. Raquel says she can take Stephanie Vaquer alone as Liv focuses on her and Roxanne winning the women's tag titles. Raquel is glad that Liv is back and that the women's titles are coming back.

Raquel Rodriguez vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Women's World Championship ends with Nikki Bella showing up from out of the crowd to attack both women. After the match, Nikki Bella hits Vaquer with the Rack Attack 2.0 in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Paul Heyman insists to General Manager Adam Pearce that he has no idea who the masked man helping The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul) is, and Pearce wants to know by the end of the night as Heyman leaves. Rhea Ripley then shows up wanting a match with Asuka, and Pearce gives it to her for next week.

Backstage, CM Punk tells Rey Mysterio that he has his back against Logan Paul.

Jackie Redmond interviews AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Styles says that they are ready to defend the World Tag Team Championships, and Dragon Lee says that they will bring the fire against any team at any time. After they leave, Nikki Bella shows up and says she is not apologizing for putting people beneath her in their place, then says that the locker room does not appreciate the road that she paved and that Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer should be polishing her boots.

Backstage, Bayley congratulates Maxxine Dupri on retaining the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, then Lyra Valkyria meets with Bayley. Bayley says her loss to Sol Ruca has gotten her thinking about what Asuka said. Lyra says that this is not the Bayley she grew up watching and that this Bayley would lose to Roxanne Perez, but Bayley says that she will not be losing to Roxanne next week. Lyra is smiling as Bayley walks away.

Logan Paul beats Rey Mysterio. During the match, Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed head to the ring, but CM Punk is close behind them, and he hits them both with a metal folding chair and sends them running back to the back. "The Oracle" Paul Heyman hands the brass knuckles to Logan, but Rey trips Logan into the ropes and hits the 619, knocking the brass knuckles out of Logan's hand in the process. As Rey goes for the brass knuckles, he is suddenly curbed stomped by the masked man clad in black. Logan Paul then hits Rey with a splash from the top rope to win. After the match, the masked man gets on the apron, and he and Logan Paul look at each other before the masked man flees through the crowd, unmasks, and reveals himself to be Austin Theory. CM Punk turns around and is hit by a Spear from Bron Breakker. Breakker tells Punk that if he mentions his family again, he will never stand on two feet ever again. Breakker then holds up the World Heavyweight Championship to end the show.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 8, 2025

Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Gunther talks about how he beat LA Knight to earn the right to be John Cena's final opponent, and states that Cena will face the best professional wrestler of all time. He then reveals a countdown clock until John Cena's final match at Saturday Night's Main Event, then says that beating Cena is not enough for him; he will break his spirit, push him around, bully him, drop him on his head and put him in a sleeper until he forces him to give up.

Oba Femi is seen in the front row.

Iyo Sky beats Kairi Sane after Rhea Ripley fights off Asuka on the outside.

Backstage, Logan Paul meets up with the rest of The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed) and mentions Rey Mysterio smacking him in the face, saying something has to be done about it. He, Bronson and Breakker agree that this will be handled tonight, then Logan talks with Heyman, who reminds him he has back-up. Logan tells Heyman that in case Bronson and Breakket get in trouble, he is their backup. Heyman's respect for Logan goes up after hearing that, then provides the brass knuckles for just in case.

We see a video package for The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who state that they are stronger than ever and have shed their armor into a future without fear. They state that the time to run and hide has ended.

Rey Mysterio gets attacked from behind by Logan Paul before the next match, then produces the brass knuckles. Rey counters the knockout punch with a kick off the ropes, but Logan soon drops Rey again. Logan goes for the knockout punch again, but Rey trips him into the ropes for the 619. All of a sudden, the man in the black hoodie returns, superkicking Rey before hitting The Stomp and running through the crowd when security arrives. Logan then hits Rey with the knockout punch, then LA Knight runs to the ring. Logan slides out of the ring, then Knight says he will stomp the hooded man's head in before saying that he will make Logan pay tonight.

Je'Von Evans is seen in the crowd before the next match.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee retain the World Tag Team Championships against The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik). The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Grayson Waller watch the match from ringside. After the match, The New Day and Grayson Waller confront Styles and Dragon Lee before The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up from out of the crowd. Jimmy announces that The Usos are now back in the tag team division as they have been hit hard and taking loss after loss in the last few months, and after seeing him crash out, he called Jey. Jey they are going "back to us," and Jimmy says that while Styles and Dragon Lee do not know about The Usos yet, Jey says The New Day do and that they will go through them. He then tells Styles and Dragon Lee that they are going to take it all when The New Day grabs them, which leads to The Usos knocking The New Day out of the ring and Grayson Waller retreating before The Usos have a staredown with the World Tag champs.

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen is seen in the crowd.

Jackie Redmond interviews Stephanie Vaquer in the ring. When asked who her next opponent is, Vaquer says she wants to face everyone. She says she is not one who talks too much and that she speaks more through action, and that while Nikki Bella is a legend, the women's division has changed since fifteen years ago. As she says that the women's division is loaded with talent and that she is at the top, Nikki Bella shows up and says that they are not done, and demands a rematch. All of a sudden, Raquel Rodriguez shows up from out of the crowd and lawndarts Nikki Bella into the ring post before getting into the ring with Vaquer, telling her to name the time and place so she can kick her ass and take her title.

Backstage, Finn Balor brags about not having to face Rey Mysterio thanks to Logan Paul, and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio mentions that he does not know who the man in the black hoodie was, but he like shim. Raquel Rodriguez shows up to tell Liv Morgan she wanted to make sure that Nikki Bella did not ruin another chance at the World Women's Championship, then Liv Morgan tells Roxanne Perez she will be in her corner tonight.

Sol Ruca is seen in the crowd before the next match.

Roxanne Perez beats Lyra Vakyria after Roxanne sends Lyra into Liv Morgan after kicking out of a roll-up before hitting the Pop Rox for the pin and the win.

We see Maxxine Dupri training again, and this time, Maxxine is far more confident and far more aggressive. She and Natalya then go at it again, and Maxxine is victorious before Maxxine says "Again."

We see a John Cena interview snippet about audience criticism.

Logan Paul beats LA Knight. During the match, Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed show up, but both of them get ejected after Bronson headbutts Knight. "The Oracle" Paul Heyman then distracts the ref as Knight fights back against Logan on the outside, and the man in the black hoodie shows up again and curb stomps Knight on the announce table. Logan Paul then hits LA Knight with a splash from the top rope for the win. After the match, Logan Paul, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker gang up on Knight for a Spear from Breakker followed by two Tsunamis from Bronson. Medical staff have to help Knight out of the ring. After the commercial break, Paul Heyman says he cannot tell the difference between Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri before announcing that Bron Breakker will be the new World Heavyweight Champion on January 5th. Breakker wants to know where CM Punk, and says that if he was here, there would be two losses in back-to-back days in Kansas City, Missouri. He says that he does not buy "the nice guy CM Punk" and says Punk is a fraud. Breakker mocks CM Punk's straight edge lifestyle and says he looks like "the biggest crackhead anyone's ever seen," and says that if he gets that CM Punk, he might as well stay at home, as he can beat that CM Punk easily. He wants to face the CM Punk that existed in the 2010s before he left WWE, saying he was the greatest to ever lace a pair of boots, and that if he does not get that, he will send Punk to the hospital and take his wife along with his title. All of a sudden, LA Knight is seen heading to the ring despite medical staff telling him not to, and as Bronson Reed and Logan Paul head to the back, Breakker says he will Spear and pin Punk. Bronson and Logan find Knight backstage and attack him, and security jumps in only to get attacked as well. The two of them then powerbomb Knight through a table, but Knight still gets up. Bronson and Logan go back on the attack and take out more security guards before Bronson hits another Tsunami on Knight on top of a car to end the show.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 24, 2025

Roman Reigns heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Before Roman can speak, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes also heads to the ring. Cody says that he has talked about why he is in this year's men's WarGames match, then asks Roman what is in it for him. Roman says that the last time he checked, he has been in this war and that Cody just joined it. He admits both men hate each other and do not know each other well, but they both know they do not play around when it comes to family. He says that half of their team is his family, and before they were on their team, they were in his Bloodline. Roman says he has been invested in The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) for a long time, and he plans to see that investment through. Cody says "Understandable," then welcomes Roman to his team. Before he can shake Roman's hand, CM Punk suddenly shows up. CM Punk says that their WarGames match is an all-star match, and while Cody has his word, CM Punk says he does not need his word, as he saved his life. Roman tells him he ruined his life four months later, but Punk tells Roman that if he backstabs him, he also backstabs The Usos. He also mentions Cody saying the team is his, stating that while he can be the quarterback on Friday, he is the champ on Mondays. Roman questions why they are "measuring them now" before saying that it does not matter whose team it is and that they can all agree on hating Paul Heyman and The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul), who he hates more than Punk. He also states that while they are being honest, "that title would look so much better on his shoulder." Roman smiles and refuses to answer, saying "Let them figure it out."

Backstage, Paul Heyman tells Drew McIntyre to take things seriously, as he is still under suspension and is only here because he is part of his team. He also tells Logan Paul not to have anything to do with Brock Lesnar, then finds out that he is McIntyre's partner tonight. Logan simply says "Wise...choice."

Gunther beats Carmelo Hayes to advance in the Last Time is Now Tournament.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes meets with CM Punk and Roman Reigns when The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up. Jey says that he and Jimmy are the only ones on the team on the same page and that they are the ones to get the advantage in tonight's advantage match, then The Usos leave. Roman looks at Cody and Punk and tells them to fix this.

We see a snippet of an interview with John Cena where Cena talks about what success really is.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio heads to the ring. Dominik says that he will put an end to John Cena's retirement tour and embarrass Cena in his hometown at Survivor Series, take back the Intercontinental Championship and continue to be the greatest Mysterio of all time. He also says that Cena is not here tonight and that he does not blame Cena for not coming to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which he calls a dump before Cena's music hits. A little person dressed as Cena (and another little person with the word "Stu" on the back of his shirt carrying a portable camcorder) shows up. "Little Cena" has trouble getting in the ring at first, but gets in. Dom tries not to corpse as he gives "Little Cena" a chance to run away, but "Little Cena" challenges Dominik to a fight. Not surprisingly, he gets booted in the face and hit with a Five Knuckle Shuffle by Dominik. Not surprisingly, he gets booted in the face and hit with a Five Knuckle Shuffle by Dominik. This is followed up by a splash from the top rope, then Rey Mysterio suddenly runs to the ring. Dominik retreats and heads to the back as Finn Balor and JD McDonagh head to the ring for the next match.

Rey Mysterio beats JD McDonagh after McDonagh inadvertently Spears Finn Balor off the ring apron after Finn trips Rey on the outside as Rey goes for a 619. After the match, Rey Mysterio outsmarts Finn and McDonagh as they go back on the attack in order to get out of the ring.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce tells Raquel Rodriguez that she will be in the mix for the next shot at the Women's World Championship, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Grayson Waller show up after Raquel leaves. The New Day find out that they will get a tag team title match against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee next week.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. After the commercial break, she is joined by The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Becky says she has the best lawyers in the country regarding losing the Women's Intercontinental Championship and that she has been advised not to talk about it, and that the decision will be overturned, she will get the title back, and WWE will be better for it. She also says WWE will be a lot better off when she gets rid of AJ Lee once and for all, stating that AJ made a mistake coming back and a bigger mistake costing her the title, then says she made the biggest mistake of all by locking herself in a cage with her. She puts the rest of her team on a pedestal before Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and AJ Lee show up. AJ Lee says the old her would have torn Becky's face off, but therapy works. She then says that Becky is insecure. AJ says that she knows who she is and does not have to bark like a chihuahua; she bites, and Becky reminder her of that by lighting a fire on her that her team pours gasoline on. She then threatens to let the old AJ out and do whatever she wants to Becky. AJ hopes to sit on a pedestal and laugh as Becky falls down, then Rhea takes the microphone and smacks Nia Jax in the face with it, starting a brawl. The brawl ends with Rhea and Charlotte booting Nia and Lash out of the ring before Iyo Sky takes out Becky's team with a top rope moonsault to the outside as Becky retreats.

Solo Sikoa beats Penta by referee stoppage after Penta is unable to continue following a hurricanrana off the barricade. Solo Sikoa advances in the Last Time is Now Tournament.

We look back on John Cena's surprise return in the 2008 Royal Rumble.

Backstage, Maxxine Dupri is talking with General Manager Adam Pearce. Maxxine says that she will continue to put in the work and that she will call Natalya, then Ivy Nile shows up and confronts Maxxine as she walks away and says that the Women's Intercontinental Championship is hers. Maxxine then runs into Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne says that she can take the title off of her before Adam Pearce intervenes. Roxanne and Raquel leave, then Pearce tells Maxxine she should call Natalya now.

We hear from Stephanie Vaquer, who states that everyone told her not to trust Nikki Bella, yet she still allowed Nikki to be her friend only to be betrayed. She says that she knows Nikki's game and that Nikki does not know who she is messing with. She asks Nikki if she really wants to face her in the ring before telling her that she will see her at Survivor Series.

Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre beat The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) in a WarGames Advantage Match. During the match, Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed show up to help up Logan Paul on the outside, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and CM Punk show up to brawl with them. Jey Uso hits everyone on the outside with a dive over the top rope, but this allows Logan Paul to pin Jimmy Uso with a schoolkid pin to win the match and the one-man advantage. After the match, everyone brawls with each other. Roman Reigns shows up and fights his way to the ring, then stands tall with his team in the ring. Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up, and Lesnar humorously slips as his pyro goes off before joining his team for a five-on-five brawl that truly ends the show.

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 8, 2025

John Cena heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cena says that he and the fans have come a long way and that WWE was afraid to come back to Montreal, Quebec, Canada because they thought the fans would hijack the show, but he was never afraid of that, as the audience is the show. Cena says that he can understand why, as he can definitely feel the energy of the fans in Montreal. He admits that the fans in Montreal can be unpredictable, he can still lean into the fans and enjoy every single second. He then states that nothing lasts forever, and the fans chant "Thank you, Cena!" before Cena says he has shared many valuable moments in the ring and thanks the fans. Cena says that he has eleven more shows after tonight, and every night he gets more and more afraid that whatever he does will never be enough and that he will let the fans down. Cena also fears that the fans will forget about him when he is gone and the WWE moves on. He then addresses Brock Lesnar, saying he would never choose Lesnar as an opponent in any universe, but he has also never backed down from Lesnar in any universe. Cena says Brock Lesnar just gave himself "a John Cena problem," as does anyone else who wants to challenge him, and he is down and ready for a fight. If Lesnar wants some, he can come get some, and if anyone else wants to face him, he plans to go down guns blazing. He says that the last time is now, and "If you want some, come get some!" Suddenly, Logan Paul shows up and says that Cena is making him sick now that he is face again and that he does not even know Cena anymore. Cena tells Logan that he just made the biggest mistake of his like, but Logan says they will see about that. He says that nobody knows who Cena is while he has been real since day one, and that Cena has stated that he can do WWE better than any professional wrestler. Logan says that even includes Cena, to which Cena admits to before calling Logan "the biggest dumbass [he has] ever seen in [his] life." Logan calls Cena a liar and just says whatever he is told to say, then says he is the show, not the fans. He states that Cena is now a charity case and is giving out matches, then entertains wrestling Cena. Cena loves the idea, but Logan wants to do this at Clash in Paris, saying Montreal does not deserve this. As Logan continues to speak, Cena is attacked from behind by Drew McIntyre. McIntyre and Logan perform a sarcastic "Thank you, Cena" before they go back on the attack and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up to even the numbers and help Cena clean house. Cena then accepts Logan's challenge for Clash in Paris, then notes that Logan and McIntyre want to fight and that it seems like he might have a partner in Cody. He then challenges the both of them to a tag team match tonight.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Alex Shelley says SummerSlam may have been brutal, but they have a legacy of getting knocked down and getting backed up. Chris Sabin says they may not be champion, but they have what it takes, and they will climb their way back to the top again.

JC Mateo and Talla Tonga beat The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). After the match, Solo Sikoa says that his group is what greatness looks like and that they are soon to be the WWE Tag Team Champions while he is the most dominant WWE United States Champion. He says it is a shame that he is ready for a fight, yet there is nobody in the back to fight, and that he and his group are leaving to go celebrate. General Manager Nick Aldis suddenly shows up and says he has a special guest in the house tonight who is also ready for a fight and ready to go right now: Sami Zayn.

Sami Zayn beats Solo Sikoa after fending off Tanga Loa, JC Mateo and Talla Tonga before ducking the Samoan Spike and winning with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Alexa Bliss, saying that she has something for her ahead of her birthday tomorrow and that she will see what it is in the ring.

It is announced that WWE and ESPN have agreed to a deal which will bring WWE's premium live events to ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service at the beginning of 2026.

We hear from The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross). Uncle Howdy says they will never lead one astray and that when they speak, they will always speak truth. He says this is what they always sought out to do. Joe Gacy says they have shown that power is nothing more than a harmless illusion. Dexter Lumis says they woke the tag team division up to the reality they have hidden, and Nikki Cross says this is not about fear. Erick Rowan says it is about something bigger, and that there are more lessons to be learned, and that the story has just begun.

Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and Candice LeRae confronts The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab for losing the WWE Tag Team Champions and putting them in the mess they are in. Candice LeRae is not happy about the bruise on her leg. General Manager Nick Aldis walks in on the argument and says he will get control of the tag team division if it is the last thing he does, starting with DIY and The Street Profits in a match next week.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss make their way to the ring. Charlotte tells Alexa that she is sharing the spotlight with her in commemoration of two celebrations. The birthday cake with Charlotte Flair's name over Alexa's is noted, then Charlotte tells Alexa she has a gift for her. Alexa has her misgivings about the pink gift box, and Charlotte opens the box to reveal a brand new Lilly doll with a "We're Not Friends" T-shirt on. She also reveals that "Charlie" - the Charlotte doll that Alexa gave her four years ago - is in the box. Alexa is amazed, but Charlotte says that is not enough and allows Alexa to hug her, which Alexa is about to do after some hesitation before Chelsea Green and her Secret Hervice arrive. Chelsea Green makes fun of Montreal, Quebec, Canada for not seeing champions often before mocking the Lily and Charlie dolls and stating that she and her homecoming should be celebrated. Charlotte then says she has one more gift for Alexa: kicking Chelsea Green's ass tonight. Chelsea tries to get out of it, but General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with a brand new referee, whose first assignment will be Chelsea Green vs. Charlotte Flair right now.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes runs into The Miz as he tries to meet with General Manager Nick Aldis. Carmelo is not happy that The Miz left him high and dry and that he is going for a United States title shot. The Miz says that he has gotten with Nick Aldis and that they will have a tag team match next week to remind everyone of who they are, which Carmelo approves of. Aldis shows up after Carmelo leaves, revealing that he never made the tag team match official and that he is about to talk to Aldis about it.

Charlotte Flair beats Chelsea Green by submission with the Figure Eight after Chelsea calls for the birthday cake and goes for an Un-Pretty-Her into the cake only for Charlotte to reverse the move with one of her own, send Chelsea into the cake, and make her submit with the Figure Eight. After the match, Alexa and Charlotte celebrate with the birthday cake.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says she wants to keep defending the WWE Women's Championship like she always was. Jade Cargill shows up and says that next time, the story will be different, but Tiffany says she will stay WWE Women's Champion. Giulia and Kiana James show up after Cathy Kelley and Tiffany leave, and Kiana hands Cargill a business card in case she wants to face Giulia for the Women's United States Championship. Michin shows up, and Jade Cargill hands her the business card.

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that he is allowed to use violence to stop a greater violence from happening, and that conviction is the true difference between good and evil. He says that he is more of "an eye for any other limb" kind of guy and that Damian Priest is now at home nursing a hairline fracture in his jaw. He says that when someone pushes Priest, he pushed back, but when he gets pushed, he pushes the other person off the cliff and watches the other person fall to their death, and if that makes him evil, so be it.

Backstage, Ron Killings runs into John Cena. They both do the "mirror man" thing and says the real Cena is back, and if the real Cena is back, then so is R-Truth. Cena explains himself while turning the tables on R-Truth at the same time, then says it is good to have R-Truth back.

John Cena and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beat Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre by disqualification after Logan hits Cena with a low blow in full view of the referee. After the match, Cena and Logan brawl their way to the back, while Cody continues to fight McIntyre on the outside. McIntyre blasts Cody with the Undisputed WWE Championship to the face, then looks at the title before Claymore Kicking Cody through the bottom of the announce desk.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 10, 2025

"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring to start tonight's show. As Jey Uso gives an encore with his theme, he is suddenly yanked off the announce table and then slammed into it by Gunther. As Jey Uso gives an encore with his theme, he is suddenly yanked off the announce table and then slammed into it by Gunther. Gunther is then escorted to the back, but Jey grabs a microphone and, against his own better judgment, picks Gunther as his WrestleMania judgment. Gunther rushes back to the ring, but Jey Uso takes him and the security guards that rush out to the ring down. (One of the security guards is independent wrestler Tim Bosby from Memphis Wrestling.)

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley. Rhea says that if Liv Morgan makes it to WrestleMania, she will deal with her then, but for now, she is waiting for Charlotte Flair to make her decision as she tries to stay relevant. Suddenly, Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) shows up, and Iyo Sky says she is coming for Rhea. Rhea says she will see her then.

We see a video package for American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) vs. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) for the World Tag Team Championships later tonight.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) beats Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.

Roxanne Perez and San Francisco 49ers two-time NFL All-Pro tight end George Kittle is seen in the crowd.

Bayley beats Lyra Valkyria in an Elimination Chamber qualifier to advance to the women's Elimination Chamber Match.

We see a vignette for Penta, who says that he has no fear of any challengers. He says that he will show Ludwig Kaiser and Pete Dunne what true vengeance is when he comes for the both of them.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ludwig Kaiser, who says that he will not stop until Penta is down for good. Suddenly, Pete Dunne says he was not helping and that Kaiser got in his way, then says he will break Penta so badly that he will wish he never stepped in WWE. Kaiser steps aside and lets Dunne take a crack at Penta. After Pete Dunne leaves, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring.

Backstage, Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri) and Lyra Valkyria are met by American Made (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Chad Gable), and Ivy Nile mocks Lyra Valkyria for hanging out with Alpha Academy. As Lyra tells Ivy to back off, Ivy says that Julius and Brutus are leaving as tag team champions tonight.

Country music singer-songwriter Hardy is seen in the crowd.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles talks about how he was ecstatic to come back to Nashville, Tennessee almost four months ago and get his career back on track only to get injured. The crowd chants "Welcome back!" as Styles says that his injury was supposed to end his career, and says that he had something to prove and gas left in the tank after he got injured, and while it was difficult to get back in the ring, it was worth it. Styles says that he is back and that he has a long to-do list, then "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Carlito show up. Both Dominik and Carlito are booed out of the building as they try to speak, and Dominik says that things have changed and that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Carlito, Dominik, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) runs Raw. Styles humorously mentions Damian Priest, Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley not being anywhere before making fun of Carlito's pants and mentioning that nobody likes Dominik before admitting he is inspired by Dominik's work ethic. He says Dominik is here every night, but he will always be "Rey Mysterio's punk-ass kid." Dominik goes for a cheap shot, but Styles blocks it. Carlito gets a Pelé Kick, but Dominik hits him. Styles recovers, and Dominik soon runs away. Carlito fights Styles, and Styles hits him with the Phenomenal Forearm.

Jackie Redmond interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in the crowd. Rollins says the road to WrestleMania is getting clearer as "Main Event" Jey Uso is taking on Gunther, which means that all eyes are on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, the WWE Championship, the Elimination Chamber and whoever wins in the Chamber. Rollins says that he will win the Elimination Chamber Match when Finn Balor shows up, and says that while all eyes are on Rollins, they are watching his downfall, as everyone is seeing the cracks. Finn says the only thing standing in his way is "a guy who is falling apart," and Rollins says they have crossed paths in the past and have always put on a show. Rollins warns Finn that he has unfinished business with CM Punk, and afterwards, he would like to tie up some loose ends with Cody, which means Finn is in his way. He then says that after next week, Finn will not be standing at all.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with General Manager Adam Pearce and gets a match next week against "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Pearce leaves, then Styles runs into Bron Breakker, and both men have a staredown. Breakker says "See you around," then leaves.

Former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate and country singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman are seen in the crowd.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) retain the World Tag Team Championships against American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) after Julius hits Ivar with one of the title belts in view of the ref. After the match, Brutus does the same to Erik.

Backstage, Finn Balor meets with the rest of The Judgment Day (Carlito, Dominik, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez). Dominik says things are going to turn around with the opportunies that Liv and Raquel are getting, but Finn says that The Judgment Day is just making excuses. Dominik says he will handle AJ Styles himself, and Finn shoots down the idea of replacing McDonagh before stating that he will win the Elimination Chamber match and become World Champion.

Backstage, Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) runs into Rhea Ripley. Rhea says she owes Iyo Sky nothing, and is giving Iyo Sky a match because she wants to. In three weeks, Rhea will defend the Women's World title against Iyo Sky. Iyo says "Can't wait. I'll see you then."

CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk admits he did not win the Royal Rumble, and he is not mad at "Main Event" Jey Uso, as he has a goal and he can still achieve it. He then says he will have to win the Elimination Chamber, and while John Cena was placed in the match, he deserves to call his shot. He then says that he busted his ass to earn his shot and that he will beat the living crap out of John Cena in order to come for the WWE Championship, then addresses Drew McIntyre, who he says ran to SmackDown after he beat him. As for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Finn Balor, it does not matter who qualifies for it, and it does not matter who else qualifies, because it is him who will get his hand raised, as WrestleMania 41 belongs to him. Suddenly, Logan Paul shows up and says he has better names for Punk, then says he cannot understand why the fans boo him and cheer Punk before calling his elimination of CM Punk in the Rumble "the best fifteen minutes of [Punk's] career." After stating that he had Punk's number in the Rumble and will have it in the Chamber, he says it will be time for Rey Mysterio's fifteen minutes when he beats him. Punk tells Logan to worry about Rey, not him, and that he will put him to sleep in the Elimination Chamber.

Logan Paul beats Rey Mysterio in an Elimination Chamber qualifier to advance to the men's Elimination Chamber Match. After the match, Rey is attacked from behind by The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) as the show fades to black.

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 28, 2024

The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) arrives backstage. Paul Heyman asks Solo Sikoa where Jacob Fatu is, and Solo merely pats Heyman on the chest before gesturing towards the ring. The Bloodline and Paul Heyman then make their way to the ring to start tonight's show. All of a sudden, Paul Heyman looks towards the Minitron and notices that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton are making their way to the ring. This leads to a brawl on the stage. The brawl makes its way all over the arena, and Owens puts Tama Tonga through a table on the outside. Finally, General Manager Nick Aldis show up with security, who keeps both teams separated. After the commercial break, General Manager Nick Aldis wants Cody, Orton and Owens to leave. When they refuses, a security officer gets in the ring and receives an RKO as a results. This leads to Orton, Cody and Owens fighting the rest of security and laying them out. Nick Aldis has no choice but to walk to the back, and Kevin Owens tells The Bloodline that they are not waiting until Money In The Bank. Orton talks about how The Bloodline put him on the shelf for over a year and how they will put The Bloodline down for good. Cody says The Bloodline looks at them and sees three victims, but Cody says he sees three of the most dangerous men on the planet and a sold-out Madison Square Garden. He says he should be defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against a credible opponent in front of a crowd like this, but he is fighting The Bloodline in a war that he thought he finished at WrestleMania. General Manager Nick Aldis comes back with New York City police officers as Cody says he sees nothing but a seat-filler for their match at Money In The Bank.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton tries to get an interview with General Manager Nick Aldis, who refuses to give one at the current time as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens are escorted out of the arena.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is seen in the crowd.

Tiffany Stratton beats Candice LeRae and Jade Cargill in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. During the match, Nia Jax shows up to watch from ringside, and she is soon confronted by Bianca Belair before the commercial break as Bianca also shows up to watch the match from ringside. Later on in the match, Nia Jax is about to make fun of Jade Cargill when Bianca confronts her, and this allows Indi Hartwell to show up and shove Jade into the ring post. Bianca chases Indi to the back, and Tiffany gets the win after getting the knees up for Candice's springboard moonsault and hitting the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Backstage, Naomi is met by Bayley, and Naomi says that she is going to take care of business tonight. Naomi mentions that this may lead to her cashing in on Bayley, and as Bayley says they will deal with this down the road, Blair Davenport shows up and says that Naomi is not winning tonight and that Bayley should hold on to her championship because her days are numbered.

Backstage, "Michin" Mia Yim tries to get a match with Nia Jax from General Manager Nick Aldis, then B-Fab and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up wanting a match with The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jacob Fatu). Aldis says this is not happening tonight and it is possible for next week, then Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) show up to interrupt to announce their return and try to pitch a musical. B-Fab and The Street Profits take offense to this, and this leads to The Street Profits getting a match with Pretty Deadly, who are absolutely livid.

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks is seen in the crowd before the next match.

Backstage, Paul Heyman tells Solo Sikoa that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens have been escorted from the building, then asks Solo to let him serve him and asks where Jacob Fatu is. Solo says Jacob is dangerous and that he is not here as per Heyman's advice, which he states that he is now taking, and that he will officially make Heyman his wiseman tonight.

Before the next match, Logan Paul announces that he will perform in tonight's legendary venue, and that he has put someone in his corner who knows how to win in Madison Square Garden: Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers. As Logan and Haliburton make their way to the ring, Haliburon has a brief staredown with Jalen Brunson at the front row.

LA Knight beats Logan Paul and Santos Escobar in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after countering a roll-up from Logan with one of his own while grabbing the tights. During the match, Tyrese Halibuton grabs the brass knuckles for Logan Paul, but he is soon confronted by Jalen Brunson after Brunson jumps the barricade. This distracts Logan, and almost costs him the match, and when Knight hits the BFT on Escobar, Logan tries to roll Knight up only for Knight to counter with one of his own while grabbing the tights. After the match, Logan and Haliburton confront Knight, but Jalen Brunson gets in the ring with a metal folding chair and stands with Logan Paul. Logan and Haliburton soon leave the ring.

Backstage, Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews talk about the previous match and laugh about Santos Escobar not qualifying when Carmelo Hayes shows up and pitches a "Melo In The Bank" T-shirt. Apollo tells Carmelo that he is naive and in over his head, but Carmelo says he pinned Randy Orton last week and that people should be putting their money on him.

In memory of Leati Sika Anoa'i, 1945 - 2021.

We hear from Andrade, who says that Money In The Bank is where careers are made and destroyed. He says it is a chance at glory for some, but for him, it is his destiny. Andrade says he fights to destroy, for he is here to take over, and he is not taking just the briefcase; he is taking everything.

ESPN analyst Ryan Clark is seen in the crowd before the next match.

Naomi beats Indi Hartwell and Blair Davenport in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Jade Cargill shows up and attacks Indi Hartwell at ringside, allowing Naomi to get the win.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). Ciampa says he and Gargano have a lot of history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, then Austin Theory shows up and says he had plenty of time to think about what Gargano had to say. Gargano says they were talking to Grayson, then Theory says he and Grayson will show up and defend their titles, but Gargano tells Theory that Grayson is not his friend and is only using him to keep the WWE tag titles. #DIY is suddenly attacked from behind by Grayson, and Theory has to pull Grayson off of Gargano.

The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa) head to the ring. Solo Sikoa introduces Jacob Fatu, who suddenly shows up and heads to the ring despite Solo Sikoa telling Paul Heyman that Jacob Fatu was not here tonight. After the commercial break, Solo Sikoa aggressively demands that everyone acknowledge him, much to the shock of Paul Heyman. Solo then demands that Tama Tonga step up and acknowledge him, which Tama does. Solo then demands Tanga Loa step up and acknowledge him, which he does. Solo then demands Jacob Fatu step up and acknowledge him, which he does. Solo then gives Heyman his one chance to lead, and demands that he acknowledge him as his Tribal Chief as Tama Tonga produces the red shell necklace that Roman Reigns once wore from a black bag. Heyman says he loves Solo, but he does not acknowledge him as his Tribal Chief. Solo hits Heyman with the Samoan Spike, then Jacob Fatu goes up to the top rope and hits Heyman with a flying headbutt as referees surround the ring. Jacob, Tama and Tanga Loa then powerbomb Paul Heyman through the announce table before Jacob places the red shell necklace around Solo Sikoa's neck.

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for February 16, 2024

The Rock is seen making his way to the arena.

Before the next match, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio says that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) is going to dominate at Elimination Chamber and "complete the sweep" while swamped with boos from the crowd.

Kevin Owens beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio to qualify for the men's Elimination Chamber match after Dominik tells R-Truth - who shows up in the middle of the match - to get him a chair only for R-Truth to sit in it instead when he gets it. R-Truth raises Owens' hand after the match.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says there are a lot of people who want to win at Elimination Chamber, but he is the one that needs to win after everything he been through. LA Knight shows up and says he will be the winner after he steals another moment from him. McIntyre tells Knight he can see through him and his bravado and that he will lose the bravado and the fans when he takes him down, but Knight tells him that he will put his name on the tombstone of his shirt and bury his aspirations before referees show up to separate them.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso is greeted by Roman Reigns, who tells him "Let's go fix everything Jey [Uso] messed up."

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne. Dunne says things are going great and that last week is proof of that, and that they will beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships. Tyler Bate says they are due for a new team - "New Catch Republic" - as they are starting a tag team revolution. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up and says they could not beat any two members of The Judgment Day, and Tyler challenges him and R-Truth to a tag team match with himself and Dunne. Dominik says R-Truth is not a part of The Judgment Day as he walks away.

Tiffany Stratton beats Zelina Vega to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber match. (Zelina Vega replaces Shotzi in this match due to Shotzi getting injured in her match with Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women's Championship, which does not air until the following week.) During the match, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Angel, Humberto) are seen in the front row, and The Latino World Order (Carlito, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) show up to watch from ringside after the commercial break. Tiffany gets the win after Zelina Vega attacks Elektra Lopez at ringside for talking trash at her.

Backstage, The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) meet with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, wondering why they have not heard from him. When Karl Anderson says Styles has forgotten where he came from, Styles lashes out at him. Karl nearly fights him and dares Styles to try it again.

We hear from Iyo Sky, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Iyo says Bayley pretends Damage CTRL's (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) success is because of her, but they made it what it was. She says she is not the same Superstar she faced a few years ago and that it is her era. Asuka tells Dakota Kai that she is just as stupid as Bayley and that there will be consequences. Kairi Sane tells Bayley and Dakota that they had better sleep with one eye open.

The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Javier Bernal and Beau Morris.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Logan Paul. Logan Paul thanks the fans and tells them to get "#ThankYouLogan" trending when he beats The Miz to qualify for the Elimination Chamber, wins the Elimination Chamber match and beats Seth "Freakin'" Rollins to become a double champion.

Logan Paul beats The Miz to qualify for the men's Elimination Chamber match despite The Miz stopping Logan Paul from using brass knuckles passed to him by his friend Jeff from the front row to get the win.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton shows up and messes with Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan when Jade Cargill - who is discussing contracts alongside Bron Breakker with General Manager Nick Aldis - tells Liv to knock it off. Aldis tells Tiffany this is not the time or place, then he, Jade and Breakker leave.

Grayson Waller is seen speaking with Paul Heyman backstage.

Naomi beats Alba Fyre with Starstruck to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber match.

Backstage, Dakota Kai asks Bayley for her help, as she knows that Asuka, Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky are coming after her and Bayley is the only person she can trust. Bayley says this has been going on for months and that she cannot do this right now.

General Manager Nick Aldis is on the stage. He announces that Bron Breakker is the newest member of the SmackDown roster. Bron Breakker shows up and signs a SmackDown contract after shaking Aldis' hand.

The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) head to the ring. Roman Reigns says the people of Utah are idiots and are pretty dumb when they are all grouped together, and says tonight is a big night and does not want the fans to ruin it when The Rock shows up. He says that everything he and The Rock have to say is informative and has meaning, and that tonight is the most important night in WWE. The fans chant for Cody Rhodes, and Roman calls Cody "the guy who ruined everything" before declaring that tonight is the first night where it can be said that The Rock is a member of The Bloodline. The Rock heads to the ring, and after the commercial break, he states that he has some good news to share: he states that the fans in the arena tonight have broken an indoor attendance record for Salt Lake City as well as the state of Utah. He says that the record is for "the largest gathering of trailer park trash The Rock has ever seen," then announces that everyone and their 50 wives will have a story to tell to their 60 inbred children one day. The Rock says the fans have brought a side of him that has not been seen in years yet has always been within him all along, and that it is out because of him and Roman Reigns being in the best main event in WrestleMania history until the fans "flushed it down the toilet." After making fun of the fans for sitting on said toilet tweeting that Cody should finish his story, he asks what story Cody even has after Roman beat him last year, then asks the fans to apply the logic of Cody's story to this year's Super Bowl or Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls beating the Utah Jazz in 1998.The Rock says one does not get another shot at their story because they wanted it, then says the fans do not get it because they are "spoiled, entitled crybaby bitches" and that he will do everything in his power Cody Rhodes walks out of WrestleMania as a loser. He says Cody's story has ended while his and Roman's story as the most dominant team in WWE history is just beginning, then tells the fans to enjoy the ride that he is taking them on.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Naomi! Bobby Lashley, B-Fab and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)! L.A. Knight!

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