SmackDown

SmackDown: October 11th, 2023

UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! + The BEAST IS UNLEACHED AND MORE ACTION!

ROYAL RUMBLE IS 2 WEEKS FROM TOMORROW!

(this episode was meant to be published on Jan. 14th but was delayed)

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🔵 Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman call out Randy Orton: 9min*

After Randy Orton's vicious attack from last week, Brock Lesnar has only one person in mind and that is Randy Orton. Lesnar and Heyman called out The Viper who no-shows but as they exit the ring, Orton RKO's Lesnar for the second time from out of nowhere, then gives one to Heyman and vows he'll get back his US Title from Sami Zayn tonight.

🔵 Los Lotharios & The Viking Raiders vs. The Street Profits & The Mysterios: 12min*

The Viking Raiders pin the Mysterios.

🔹 BACKSTAGE: Drew McIntyre is fired up for tonight's three-way match.

Drew McIntyre looks to build momentum on the road to the Royal Rumble by winning his scheduled match tonight!

During this segment, The Mysterios declared for the Royal Rumble Match!

🔵 Big E & Chad Gable vs. Sheamus and Holland: 14min*

Big E & Chad Gable are looking to pick up momentum as the clash in this jaw-dropping back and forth tag match.

Big E and Chad pin Sheamus & Holland.

The Usos appear on the Titatron after Chad and Big E win. They let Chad and Big E know that next week it's lockdown!!!!!

🔵 Becky Lynch has an open challenge to the Locker Room: 4min*

Becky Lynch gets into the ring in a fighting spirit and throws an open challenge if someone can beat her they'll challenge for her SmackDown Women's Championship. Her challenge is taken up by Shotzi.

🔵 Becky Lynch vs. Shotzi: 13min*

Shotzi pushes Becky to the limit but she cannot survive the big time. Becky hits Shotzi with two Man Handle Slams and taps her out with a vicious Dis-Arm-Her. Becky taps out Shotzi (13 mins)

🔹 BACKSTAGE: Sheamus is livid and makes a challenge to SmackDown.

Sheamus is upset about his loss and challenges anyone to face him in a falls count anywhere match.

🔵 Drew McIntyre vs. Cesaro vs. Damian Priest: 14min*

These stars are also out to build momentum. They put on an epic five-star match where Damian Priest claims victory.

🔹 BACKSTAGE: Sonya Deville gets in the way of Rhea Ripley.

Sonya walks into the locker room to confront Team Rhea who was discussing the Royal Rumble Match!

Sonya is surrounded by security. Rhea is informed by Sonya that she will have a special match next week. Sonya also let's Rhea know she has a restraining order.

🔵 MAIN EVENT: Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn(c) - United States Championship Match: 17min*

Randy and Sami have an exciting back and forth match with Sonya constantly distracting Orton. Brocks music hits which distracts Orton enough for Sami to deliver a Blue thunder bomb and pin him while Brock walks down to the ring. Sami Zayn def. Orton.

Brock brutalizes an unconscious Orton with thirteen German Suplex's and one F-5 out the ring.

We quickly switch gears to the backstage area where Pearce is watching this assault, Pearce then says he wants the last few minutes of the show to say something important. Pearce announces a big acquisition for SmackDown next week.