Fresh off his suspension, The Beast uses intimidation to influence the Universal Championship picture when he insists that Sami Zayn use his title opportunity on SmackDown. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Brock Lesnar demandedthat Sami Zayn challenge Roman Reigns immediately
Fresh off his suspension, Brock Lesnarreturned to SmackDown with his sights set firmly on Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
When Sami Zayn interrupted, however,to express how much of a fan he was ofThe Beast, Lesnar did not appreciate it, reacted harshly anddemanded to know who Zayn thought he was with his disruption. In response, Zaynexplained he was next in line for a title opportunity after winning the Black Friday Battle Royal last week.
When Sami said he was going to beat Roman at WWE Day 1 and then give Brock a title opportunity, Lesnarinstead looked to convince him to challenger Roman that very night on SmackDown.Sami attempted to talk his way out of it, but Brock turned on the intimidation until Zaynfinally agreed. Changing is attitude on a dime, Lesnar enthusiastically promised to stillby Zayn's side and "have [Sami's] back."
At Sami's side, Lesnarmade sure that WWE Official Sonya Devillemade the match andthat he would get to face the winner of the Universal Championship Match at another title match at WWE Day 1.
One week after Sasha Banks & Naomi defeated Shayna Baszler & Natalya, The Boss takes on The Queen of Spades one-on-one. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Sasha Banks def. Shayna Baszler
One week after Sasha Banks & Naomi defeated Shayna Baszler & Natalya, The Boss tookon Baszlerone-on-one. When The Queen of Spades attempted to hit a Gut Wrenchin the height of the hard-foughtmatchup, The Boss had enough presence of mind toroll through and pick up the quick pin fallover her dangerous adversary.
The Scottish Warrior and The Charismatic Enigma take exception after Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss have some laughs at their expense during the latest episode of “Happy Talk.” Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Drew McIntyre and Jeff Hardy silenced “Happy Talk”
Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss decided to have some laughs at the expense of Drew McIntyre and Jeff Hardy overtheir misfortunes last Friday during the latest episode of “Happy Talk.”
In response, The Scottish Warrior interrupted with Angela in his hand. When Corbin sent Madcap after him, only to see his cohort stopdead in his tracks when McIntyre raised his sword.Meanwhile, in the ring, Hardy emerged from out of nowhere and hit Happy Corbin with a Twist of Fate. When Moss returned to get retribution on The Charismatic Enigma, Hardy hit him with Twist of Fate as well before McIntyre finished him off with aClaymore Kick.
SmackDown’s hottest new tag team Los Lotharios look to continue their hot streak and take out The Viking Raiders. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Los Lotharios def. Viking Raiders
SmackDown’s hottest new tag team Los Lotharios looked to continue their hot streak and take out The Viking Raiders. During the match, Rick Boogs appearedon the commentary table and began to play his guitar with Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. Unfortunately, thisdistraction backfired and The Viking Raider lost the match with a quick pin.
After the contest, Erik and Ivar took issue with the The King of Style and his Head Banging Harold. In response, Boogs played The Viking Raider's entrance music as a peace offering.
Kofi Kingston makes a surprise return from the injury he suffered at the hands of The Bloodline to help King Woods bring the fight to SmackDown Tag Team Champions Jey & Jimmy Uso. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Kofi Kingston returned, King Woods def. Jey Uso by Disqualifacaton
Kofi Kingston made a surprise return from the injury he suffered at the hands of The Bloodline to be at ringside and help King Woods even the odds with the SmackDown Tag Team Champions during the bold monarch 's singlesmatch againstJeyUso.
When Woods began to climb to the top rope in the final second of the contest, Jimmy Usosuddenly grabbed his leg and pulled him off with great force. This not only brought an swift end of the match by disqualification, but lit the fuse for King Woods and"The Hand of the King" to unleash an explosive post-matchattack of retribution on the titleholders.
Toni Storm hit Charlotte Flair with a pie to the face
One week after hitting Toni Storm with two pies to the face, The Queen emerged to mock her would-be challenger and madeit clear that Toniwould never clean off the stink of humiliation that she had suffered. She then once again refusedto battle her for the SmackDown Women’s Title. When she left the ring, however, Storm surprised her and hit the outspoken titleholderwith pie in the face!
Sheamus goes one-on-one with his former tag team partner Cesaro one week after The Swiss Superman defeated The Celtic Warrior’s protégé Ridge Holland. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Sheamus def. Cesaro
Sheamus went one-on-one with his former tag team partner Cesaro one week after The Swiss Superman defeated The Celtic Warrior’s protégé Ridge Holland.
Prior to the match, Sheamustold his Ridge to “stay in the back” and watch how it’s done. at the end of the explosive match between the former members of The Bar tag team, it was Sheamus who emerged victorious with the Brogue Kick.
One week after winning the Black Friday Invitational Battle Royal, Sami Zayn was determined to take the Universal Title from Roman Reigns, but The Beast had other plans. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
Roman Reigns def. Sami Zayn to retain Universal Title Match
Prior to his title match against Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Zayn took the mic to tell Brock Lesnar how he was going to win the Universal Title and then have the honor of facing The Beast at WWE Day 1. Before he could finish his statement, however, Lesnarsuddenly scooped up Zayn and sent him to Suplex City before hitting two earth-shattering F5s. He then stood the devastated Zayn up and propped him up using the ropes and completely pucked Roman Reigns in the process.
As a result, moments after the bell rang in the subsequent Universal Title Match, The Head of the Table immediately hit his completely war torn challenger with a Spear before makingZayntap-out to the Guillotine.
It will be Roman Reigns against Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1 for the Universal Title!
