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SmackDown: April 26th, 2023
The First SmackDown in front of a LIVE audience in 71 weeks!
MONEY IN THE BANK IS THIS SUNDAY!
🔵 Seth Rollins demands an answer from Roman Reigns and The Usos:
After Roman Reigns made his glorious entrance on SmackDown to kick off a historic night of sports entertainment and made some claims about being The Tribal Chief that deserved acknowledgment from the returning crowds he was interrupted by Seth Rollins, his opponent on Sunday, who was apparently furious at The Bloodline for their attempt to murder him when they allegedly tried to run him over with a car.
Jey and Jimmy denied these accusations in great fashion but Roman Reigns said "maybe we did try to run you with a car, do you think we're gonna apologize to you? Oh no, it's not us you idiot, if it were me I would pull the trigger and not miss the shot.". Rollins then went on to say " fine! you know what fine! On Sunday I will end this glorified bond that yall call The Bloodline by taking the only thing that keeps the Usos around you.. and that is the Universal Title!... And for tonight I will deal with you Roman! and The Usos..."
🔵 Riddle vs. Sami Zayn(c) ― Intercontinental Championship Match:
The win in the Triple Threat Match this past Friday on SmackDown was just the start for Riddle on his path to regain his Intercontinental Title. Can Riddle be successful tonight?
Riddle defeats Sami Zayn to become the new Intercontinental Champion.
🔹 BACKSTAGE: The Savior Seth Rollins convinces the Street Profits to stand by him to the end.
With the big Six-man Tag Match on the horizon, Seth Rollins looks to clear the air with his tag partners and wants them to be on top of their game in the main event of SmackDown.
🔵 Finn Balor makes a shocking return by spoiling Elias' LIVE concert:
It's been a long time since Balor Club made its presence known in WWE. On this historic SmackDown, The Prin❌e made a beloved return attacking Elias in the middle of his insults to Houston.
🔵 Rhea Ripley vs. Carmella:
Zelina Vega watches from the backstage area and Nia Jax is on commentary as SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley battles The Most Beautiful Women in All of WWE Carmella.
Rhea Ripley defeats Carmella via submission.
🔵 Aj Styles and Omos clear the ring of Miz and Morrison:
On Sunday, Aj Styles and Omos face The Miz and John Morrison, but before that Aj Styles and Omos needed to take care of business and put Miz and Morrison in their place and shut them up.
🔹 VIDEO PACKAGE: Toni Storm is Coming To SmackDown.
NXT's Toni Storm is set to debut on SmackDown next week.
🔵 Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler:
The Briefcases are hanging over the ring as Charlotte and Shayna compete in head-to-head competition for momentum ahead of Sunday's Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Charlotte Flair defeats Shayna Baszler.
🔹 BACKSTAGE: Ruby Riott confronts Charlotte Flair.
Ruby Riott says she knows Charlotte has the most momentum heading into the Ladder Match on Sunday but she also knows she can prove the doubters wrong on Sunday.
🔵 Shotzi Blackheart & Tegan Nox vs. Liv Morgan and Lana:
The New Women's Tag Team champion Lana and already Tag Team champion Liv Morgan are tested in tag team action against SmackDown's newest addition Nox and Blackheart.
Shotzi and Nox defeat Liv and Lana thanks to an assist from Ruby Riott and Naomi.
🔵 Kevin Owens vs. Keith Lee:
In a rematch from last week that ended in a double count-out, The Limitless Lee and Owens clash on SmackDown.
This time the match ended in a double DQ when Damian priest used a Ladder to clear the ring of Lee and Owens, climbed the ladder, and took the briefcase.
Could Priest walk out of Sunday as Mr. Money in the Bank?
🔵 MAIN EVENT - Roman Reigns and The Usos vs. Seth Rollins and The Street Profits:
Money in the Bank is two nights away, who will prove dominant in this implosive six-man tag action? and will Rollins find out who tried to run him over with a car?
Before the match started, Jey Uso superkicked one of his opponents on Sunday Damian Priest as he was leaving the ring.
Seth Rollins and The Profits capitalized on a distraction from Damian Priest by the end to score an upset win over The Bloodline!
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