Friday Night SmackDown saw a number of developments ahead of WrestleMania, including a new alliance and a statement victory for a returning star.
McAfee Sides With Orton
Pat McAfee answered the call for Randy Orton to take out Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes en route to The Viper’s title match against The American Nightmare at WrestleMania.
McAfee returns to SmackDown to side with The Viper against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Howdy Defeats Tonga
Uncle Howdy earned a victory against Tama Tonga.
When Uncle Howdy locked Tama Tonga in the Mandible Claw, Solo Sikoa emerged in an attempt to help his MFT brother. He accidently caused a distraction, however, and Tama walked right into Sister Abigail to give his ominous opponent the win.
After the bell, an irate Tama took the lantern from Sikoa and returned it to its proper owner.
Zayn to Rematch Hayes
Newly crowned United States Champion Sami Zayn agreed to give Carmelo Hayes a rematch for the title after Trick Williams and rapper Lil Yachty stirred the pot.
Trick Williams invited Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty to join him at WrestleMania as he prepares to challenges United States Champion Sami Zayn.
Black Beats Cardona
Aleister Black unleashed a calculated attack on Matt Cardona’s injured arm before finishing him with Black Mass.
After targeting Matt Cardona’s injured arm, Aleister Black finished his opponent with Black Mass.
Bliss & Flair Win
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair defeated Bayley & Lyra Valkyria.
Moments after Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss hit double Natural Selections on Bayley and Lyra Valkyria for the victory, Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacked two of the teams they will face at WrestleMania.
Sky Saves Ripley
IYO SKY defends Rhea Ripley against WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab prior to The Eradicator challenging The Storm at WrestleMania.
Moments after Rhea Ripley made Michin tap out to the Prism Trap, Michin was joined by WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and B-Fab for a post-match attack on The Eradicator. This brought IYO SKY to the ring to help save Ripley.
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