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Randy Orton challenges Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble (credit score: WWE)
The newest episode of SmackDown noticed the return of the Tribal Chief since his title protection in opposition to LA Knight at Crown Jewel. Randy Orton challenged Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at Royal Rumble, whereas AJ Styles made a shock comeback as nicely.
Roman Reigns’ a lot-awaited return to Friday evening SmackDown occurred this week. It was Reigns’ first return since defending his title in opposition to LA Knight at Crown Jewel. Soon after his comeback, the Tribal Chief confronted a problem from Randy Orton for his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
The newest episode of the WWE SmackDown occurred at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Viper additionally confronted Jimmy Uso on the newest episode of the SmackDown. In the ladies’s phase, Mia Yim and Zelina Vega have been up in opposition to the partnership of Asuka and Kairi Sane. WWE followers additionally acquired an opportunity to witness The United States Championship Tournament with Carmelo Hayes making his SmackDown debut final evening.
On his SmackDown debut, Hayes was up in opposition to Grayson Waller. Kevin Owens and Austin Theory additionally lined up in opposition to one another within the second combat of The United States Championship Tournament.
In the primary match of the evening, Carmelo Hayes took on Grayson Waller in a primary-spherical bout within the primary event for the WWE United States Championship.
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Carmelo Hayes vs Grayson Waller
Carmelo Hayes couldn’t have requested for a greater SmackDown debut than this. The former NXT champion was up in opposition to Grayson Waller final evening. Hayes got here up with Nothing But Net to declare his victory.
Kevin Owens vs Austin Theory
In the second battle of the evening, Kevin Owens and Austin Theory fought one another and the duo, arguably, produced the perfect conflict of the contender’s event up to now on Friday evening. The two fighters showcased some wonderful abilities and it was Owens who finally emerged victorious.
Mia Yim and Zelina Vega vs Asuka and Kairi Sane
Bayley as soon as once more assisted her Damage CTRL teammates to information them to a victory. Bayley’s exterior assist was sufficient for Asuka and Kairi Sane to get the higher of Mia Yim and Zelina Vega. The reunited Kabuki Warriors seemed strong and exhibited some terrific understanding final evening as tag crew companions.
Randy Orton vs Jimmy Uso
In the fourth and ultimate bout of the evening, Randy Orton took on Jimmy Uso. Orton got here up together with his iconic RKO to register a win yesterday. The submit-combat phase featured some motion-packed occasions involving Roman Reigns and AJ Styles as nicely.
