Friday, October 23 Toyota Arena · Ontario, California
The latest episode of WWE SmackDown delivered championship drama, a major tag-team title change, a violent street fight and important developments on the road to Crown Jewel on November 7.
Major headlines
1. Chelsea Green retains the Women’s Championship
Chelsea Green defeated Roxanne Perez after interference and a Killswitch.
Green’s victory kept her championship reign intact, while the rivalry gained another layer heading toward Crown Jewel.
2. The Baddies capture the Women’s Tag Team Championships
B-Fab and Michin defeated Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley, with Jade Cargill’s interference helping swing the match in their favour. The result brought a significant change to the women’s tag-team division.
3. Blake Monroe wins the Street Fight
Blake Monroe defeated Giulia in a hard-hitting Street Fight, delivering one of the evening’s most physical contests.
4. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton rivalry escalates
Their confrontation led to the announcement of a Last Man Standing match at Crown Jewel.
The stipulation raises the stakes considerably for two rivals with plenty of history.
5. Sami Zayn faces a new championship challenge
Sami Zayn’s segment involving Rey Fenix and United States Champion Trick Williams developed into a tag-team match pairing Zayn with Johnny Gargano against Fenix and Williams.
Trick also announced that he would challenge Zayn for the championship the following week.
Other developments
Bakusai vs. The MFTs: The scheduled contest involving Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki against Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga was disrupted by a brawl before the match could begin.
CM Punk and Kevin Owens: The two continued their heated verbal exchange ahead of their upcoming match in New York.
Tiffany Stratton returns: Stratton joined IYO SKY in helping Chelsea Green fend off Judgment Day and prevent Liv Morgan from attempting a Money in the Bank cash-in.
What’s next
The focus shifts toward Crown Jewel on November 7, with the Rhodes–Orton Last Man Standing match, the developing championship picture and the newly crowned women’s tag-team champions providing major storylines.
