WWE SmackDown live results: Roman Reigns deals with Bloodline in disarray

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will be in the building as tonight’s SmackDown takes place at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Reigns will have to deal with a Bloodline that’s in disarray. Jey Uso was expected to make his choice between his twin Jimmy and the rest of The Bloodline last week, but the show ended with Jey still undecided. Jey was unsuccessful in his attempt to win the United States title after getting hit with an inadvertent superkick by Jimmy. Jimmy was attempting to hit Solo Sikoa but accidentally dropped Jey.

Paul Heyman got Jey the US title shot against Austin Theory in an attempt to sway Jey into staying aligned with Reigns and Sikoa. Jey walked away from Jimmy at the end of last Friday’s show — but he also walked past Sikoa and Heyman.

After making her return last week, Charlotte Flair is set to appear on The Grayson Waller Effect tonight.

AJ Styles & Michin vs. Karrion Kross & Scarlett and Zelina Vega vs. IYO SKY have also been announced. Plus, there will be a tag team gauntlet to determine the next challengers for Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn’s Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles.

Our live coverage starts at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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– The show opened with a video package chronicling what happened last week with the Bloodline. 

– Kayla Braxton was in a parking garage and Roman Reigns showed up in a black SUV. Paul Heyman stepped out of the car along with Reigns and said nothing as he walked past Braxton. From there, we went to the ring, where the Street Profits’ music hit. 

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Pretty Deadly won a tag team gauntlet match to face Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship [21:22]

While this was a fun opening match that ate up the first quarter of the show, the outcome was hardly in doubt after Pretty Deadly’s involvement at the end of last week’s episode. WWE also has a habit of showcasing one team to run the table … until they don’t … so when the Brutes began the match and found themselves still in it at the end, it was hard to think they’d get the win. As for the match itself, it was fairly standard. No other team outside of the final two got a spotlight. The O.C. carried a commercial break, the Profits were out within three minutes, Hit Row barely lasted 30 seconds and the LWO were gone before any momentum could be had. Gauntlet matches never do WWE any favors because it spotlights how weak specific divisions are and this was no exception. 

The Brutes and Profits began the match with Montez Ford facing off against Sheamus. Ford chopped Sheamus and Sheamus no sold it. As a result, Sheamus landed the Irish Curse and tagged in Ridge Holland, who suplexed Ford. Eventually, Ford hit a step-up enziguri to take control and tag in Angelo Dawkins, who landed a spinning corkscrew elbow on Holland. Sheamus got in after a blind tag and hit a Brogue Kick on Dawkins to eliminate the Street Profits at about 2:30. The Good Brothers were next to enter the match. 

After a commercial break, The O.C. had control as Gallows slammed Sheamus for a two-count. Anderson tagged in and worked over Sheamus. Anderson landed a series of forearms and tagged in Gallows, who hit a nice snap suplex before sinking in a chin-lock. Gallows come off the rope, but Sheamus caught him for a tilt-a-whirl slam. Anderson tagged in and cut off a potential hot tag to Holland. Sheamus came right back with a Brogue Kick on Anderson and eliminated The O.C. at about 9 minutes. The LWO was the next team to enter the match. 

Joaquin Wilde had control on Sheamus early, and ultimately, tagged in Del Toro to attempt a few tag maneuvers. Holland tagged himself in and took control, ultimately pinning Del Toro to eliminate the LWO at about 11 minutes. Hit Row were next up, but Top Dolla ran right into a Brogue Kick to get eliminated instantly. The final team to enter and face the Brutes were Pretty Deadly. 

Pretty Deadly had control early. Kit Wilson landed a neck-breaker on Holland for a two-count. Elton Prince tagged in and worked over Holland in a corner. Prince kept control with a series of elbows and forearms. Prince sank in a chin-lock to slow things down. Prince chop-blocked Holland and tagged in Wilson. Pretty Deadly went for a double-team move, but Holland countered with a sloppy double back body drop. Sheamus then received the hot tag and cleaned house. 

Sheamus hit a pair of Irish Curses on Wilson and Prince and then slammed Prince onto Wilson. Sheamus fired up the crowd and went for a Brogue Kic, but Wilson ducked it. As a result, Sheamus hit an Alabama Slam for a two-count. Holland took Prince to the outside, and before long, Wilson made his way to the apron, where he, along with Prince, were the subject of a dual 10 Beats spot. Sheamus pounded on Wilson for what seemed like forever. Sheamus lifted Wilson and Prince hit a blind tag to come off the top rope with a leg drop to get the win.

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– After a commercial break, Pretty Deadly were still in the ring and Sami Zayn’s music hit as the tag champs made their entrance. Zayn said congratulations were in order for Pretty Deadly. Zayn said nobody expected Pretty Deadly to win and since they won, they’ve overstayed their welcome in the ring. Zayn told Pretty Deadly to get the hell out of the ring. Prince made fun of Zayn’s hair. Wilson said when they become the new tag champs, they’ll stay out and celebrate even longer than how long they stayed in the ring after the match. The two Pretty Deadly guys played off the “even longer” phrase. Zayn asked Owens if he was bothered and Owens blew up, saying he wants to punch Pretty Deadly in “their stupid faces.” Owens and Zayn ran to the ring and Pretty Deadly retreated. 

– Roman Reigns was sitting backstage with Paul Heyman and Heyman asked Reigns if he had spoke with Jey Uso. Reigns said he hadn’t. Reigns reiterated that he’s the Tribal Chief and that Jey should have reached out to Reigns. Reigns told Heyman that Heyman needs to talk to Jey. 

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Zelina Vega defeated IYO SKY [2:23]

The long, slow walk toward the end of Damage CTRL continues. This was the first time IYO seemed legitimately annoyed with Bayley, so if that split doesn’t come at Money In The Bank in two weeks, I’ll eat my laptop. In the meantime, Vega got a nice win (even if it wasn’t clean) and it’s good to see her see some W’s under her belt.  

Vega started the match by asking for a handshake, but SKY hit her instead. A lot of quick action to begin with the two trading offense. SKY slowed things down by working on Vega’s arm. Vegan went to run the ropes and Bayley stopped her. From there, SKY rolled up Vega and got a visual three count, but Bayley still had the referee distracted. SKY got mad and yelled at Bayley. Vega responded by hitting the 619 on SKY while SKY was yelling at Bayley and that got Vega the win. 

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– Bianca Belair confronted Adam Pearce backstage and Pearce said he didn’t have an answer for when Belair’s rematch for the WWE Women’s Championship would happen. Belair said if Pearce won’t give her an answer, she’s just going to have to do things her own way. In a wild twist, the Grayson Waller Effect was next, complete with Charlotte Flair as a guest. 

– Backstage, Bayley and SKY were arguing backstage until Shotzi interrupted them. Shotzi said if it wasn’t for Bayley, Shotzi would be in the MITB match. Shotzi told Bayley to put her spot in the MTIB match on the line against Shotzi. SKY accepted on behalf of Bayley. Bayley was annoyed and SKY said she was just trying to help. 

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The Grayson Waller Effect

Waller welcomed Charlotte to the ring. Waller said it was great having Charlotte there while the crowd “Woooo!”-ed it up. Waller talked about Charlotte vs. Asuka and the history they had. Waller said it’s not the same Asuka that Charlotte’s faced in the past. Waller asked Charlotte if she will become a 15-time champion. Charlotte responded by saying she has Asuka’s number. Waller let out a “Woooo!” and Bianca Belair’s music hit as Belair made her way to the ring. 

Belair said someone will have to explain how things are working right now because Charlotte got an opportunity at the women’s title and Belair didn’t. Charlotte got up and walked toward Belair. Charlotte said she called her shot and got it and she won’t apologize for getting the title shot. Charlotte said she never got a rematch with Rhea Ripley after losing at WrestleMania. Belair said she stayed, unlike Charlotte, and Belair tried to do it the right way and maybe Belair should take things into her own hands, too. Charlotte said she stepped away, but didn’t run away, and Charlotte said she’s picked herself up every time and that she is a champion with or without the title. She asked Bianca if she was the same. 

Bianca said she’s the longest reigning women’s champion of the modern era. Belair told Charlotte to put respect on her name. Belair said the past is the past and because she’s not getting a rematch, she’s going to be ringside while Asuka and Charlotte wrestle at MITB. Belair ended the segment by saying the belt is going to come back to her and left the ring. Charlotte stood in the ring as Belair left. 

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– Backstage, Heyman tried to talked to Jey Uso and apologized to Jey for being right last week. Heyman said Jimmy is jealous of Jey. Heyman said Jey didn’t deserve it and for that, Heyman said he was sorry. Jey said he was sorry, too, because if Jey is in the Bloodline, Heyman is still out of it. The two stared at each other.

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Scarlett and Karrion Kross defeated AJ Styles and Michin [2:21]

I don’t know what the hell this was. I guess the story is Scarlett tried to seduce Styles, but AJ took a glove off and yelled, “I’m married, bitch,” which was a choice. It feels like Michin and Scarlett are going to work together for a bit, but I’m not quite sure if Styles and Kross are supposed to be dancing partners moving forward, either. It’s nuts to throw these four into a match and have the segment last less than five minutes. Maybe there were some timing issues on the show. This felt more random than anything – even though these four are clearly working a story. 

Kross and Styles started the match with Styles getting the upper hand. Michin tagged in and landed a DDT on Kross. Scarlett came in to even things out, but Mihcin came right back with some kicks and a German Suplex. Scarlett tagged in Kross and Styles instantly hit a Styles Clash on Kross. Scarlett broke it up and punched Styles. The women fell outside and Kross hit the Kross Hammer for the win. 

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– Backstage, Reigns asked Heyman if he talked to Jey and the two sat in silence for a bit because Heyman didn’t have much of an explanation. Solo Sikoa intimidated Heyman enough to run him off. Sikoa asked Reigns if he needed Sikoa to handle things. Reigns said they still have plenty of time. 

– Cameron Grimes was interviewed backstage and said he’s been having a bunch of fun on SmackDown, but he barely got the line out before Baron Corbin attacked him. 

– Rey Mysterio made his entrance and had a microphone. Mysterio said there’s one accomplishment he’s truly proud of in his career and that’s reforming the LWO. Mysterio introduced Santos Escobar. Mysterio gave the mic to Escobar, who said timing is everything. Escobar said he’s worked hard and made a lot of sacrifices for the opportunity of a lifetime at MITB. Escobar thanked Mysterio and said he loved Mysterio. Escobar said Rey inspired him and he will fight for Rey, among others. EScobar was cut off by LA Knight. Knight pushed Mysterio to the mat and Escobar dropkicked Knight. Rey went for the 619 before the show went to commercial and Knight rolled to the outside.

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Santos Escobar defeated LA Knight [2:13 of TV time]

For the life of me, I can’t figure out why you have a segment with LA Knight in it, but you don’t make time for him to talk, so perhaps there really were timing issues with this show. On top of that, Knight, who the crowd continues to be vociferously behind, took a loss in about two minutes of television time in a match that never got into a groove to the at-home crowd. You be you, WWE.  

The match started during the commercial break and when the show came back, Knight had control. It wasn’t long before Escobar took out Knight and hit a back-breaker. Escobar came off the top for a cross-body, which got him a two-count. Escobar landed a running knee and lifted Knight, but Knight worked out and then slammed Escobar, much to the delight of the crowd. Knight hit his jumping elbow for a two-count. Escobar kicked Knight and ultimately rolled Knight up for the win. After the match, Knight attacked Escobar until Mysterio ran out for the save. 

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– Jey Uso was walking back stage and ran into Sami Zayn. Zayn nodded at Jey and walked away. Jey kept walking. Roman Reigns’s music hit back at ringside and Roman made his way to the ring with Heyman and Solo Sikoa. 

– Next week, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler will face Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre to unify the women’s tag team titles. Also set for next week, Baron Corbin will square off against Cameron Grimes and Shotzi will go up against Bayley for Bayley’s spot in the women’s Money In The Bank match.

The Bloodline Segment

Reigns began by asking Lexington to acknowledge him. Instantly, the Usos’ music hit and Jey made his way to the ring. Roman said he knows the crowd wants answers. Roman asked Jey if he’s in or out. The crowd chanted “Uso!” Jey responded by saying it’s either going to be Heyman or Jey. Roman said when Jey is Tribal Chief, Jey can pick anyone he wants to be his Wise Man, but Heyman, for now, is Roman’s Wise Man. Roman said he was meant to get them to the top of the mountain, but Jey was meant to keep them at the top of the mountain. The crowd gave Roman the “What?” treatment. Roman said they’ve been training Jey for three years now because Jey is meant to lead, but just not yet. 

Roman said the problem is Jimmy. While Roman was talking, Jimmy walked to the ring with a microphone in hand without music. Jimmy said the problem isn’t Jimmy; the problem is Roman. Jimmy said in reality, Roman is using Jey. Jimmy asked Jey if he believes Roman over Jimmy. Roman said it took him 10 years to get the Usos at a WrestleMania. Roman said Jimmy drags Jey down while Roman lifts Jey up. Roman said Jey can’t be a Tribal Chief and a twin at the same time. Roman recalled Jimmy having a problem with naming Jey the righthand man to Roman. Jey stared at Jimmy. Jey asked Jimmy if that was true. Jimmy said it was true. Jimmy looked dejected and Jey paced around the ring. Jey yelled at Jimmy, saying he expects something like that from Roman, but not Jimmy. Jey used Jimmy’s real name, Joshua. Jey looked like he was going to cry as he dressed down Jimmy. Jey said he’s the main event Uso and it’s all because of Roman. Jey screamed that Jimmy is out … and then said he’s out, too. Jey immediately turned around and super-kicked Roman. The Usos took out Sikoa as well. The Usos then double-super-kicked Reigns and stood tall to end the show.