SmackDown

SmackDown: April 5th, 2023

BATTLEGROUND IS THIS SUNDAY!

The fallout of Seth Rollins' kidnapping, Implosive Mixed Tag Match!!!!

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🔵Roman Reigns will face Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank:

Roman Reigns opens SmackDown this week to address last week's shocking events that involved Seth Rollins who kidnapped Jimmy Uso and got into an accident when he drove straight to a tree on the side of the road which luckily didn't result in any fatalities. All of this happened so Rollins can force Reigns to give him his title match at Money in the Bank, Rollins has a history of doing things like this to get what he wants, just last year he almost burnt Dominik Mysterio's face in boiling water to get a match with his father Rey Mysterio.

A livid Roman Reigns immediately accepted to face Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank but says Rollins should wish he didn't want to face him. Rollins is in deep trouble now!

🔵 Nia Jax vs. Ruby Riott:

The N1 Contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship Nia Jax faces one-half of the Women's Tag Team Champions, to who she lost the tag titles, to build momentum on the road to Money in the Bank! - Rhea Ripley is on commentary.

Nia Jax defeats Ruby Riott but fails to a sneak attack by the champion Rhea Ripley who locks her submission move on Jax.

🔹 BACKSTAGE: Elias blames Damian Priest for losing last week.

Damian Priest gets punched in the face and challenged to a match by Elias who claims he could have won the Fatal 4-Way match last week if it wasn't for Priest.

🔵 Miz & Morrison impersonate Aj Styles & Omos:

During a tag team champions' address, Miz and Morrison interrupt to mock Aj Styles and Omos with some jokes, The Miz plays Aj Styles while Morrison plays Omos.

The joke ends in a life lesson to Miz and Morrison who have been told by Aj Styles that they don't take anything seriously which is why they are left behind and never taken seriously by their opponents.

🔹 BACKSTAGE: Charlotte Flair tells Liv Morgan to bow down to the Queen:

Kevin Owens stands in confusion as Charlotte Flair taunts Liv Morgan telling her to bow down to her.

🔵 Reginald w/ Carmella vs. Shinsuke Nakamura:

Another loss by Reginald leaves Carmella in frustration as she starts doubting if she has a chance at winning this Sunday at Battleground in order to qualify for the ladder match at Money in the Bank.

Shinsuke Nakamura defeats Reginald via pinfall.

🔹 LIVE VIA SATTELITE: Seth Rollins to come to SmackDown next week.

Seth Rollins promises to address his actions from last week on SmackDown next week!

🔵 New Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn interrupts Riddle as he calls out injustice:

Sami Zayn who won the Intercontinental Championship last week on SmackDown agrees to face Riddle for the IC Title whenever Riddle wants.

Riddle was preparing for a one-on-one match against Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship but was unfairly put in a fatal 4-way match where he lost the title.

🔹 BACKSTAGE: Miz and Morrison might be making jokes but they are serious about winning the Tag Titles.

The Miz and John Morrison tell the world and particularly Aj Styles and Omos that they might be seen as too funny but when it comes to Money in the Bank, they are serious about winning and the whole world will see it.

🔵 Elias vs. Damian Priest:

After their interaction earlier on SmackDown, Damian Priest and Elias look to settle their differences.

Damian Priest defeats Elias via pinfall.

🔵 MAIN EVENT - Kevin Owens & Charlotte Flair vs. Keith Lee & Liv Morgan - Mixed Tag Team Match:

With Battleground only two nights away, these teams look to build momentum in hopes to gain any advantage on Sunday and qualify for the Ladder Match at Money in the Bank!

Kevin Owens and Charlotte Flair win when Liv Morgan tapped out to Charlotte Flair.