With WWE Backlash just around the corner, WWE SmackDown has headed to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA.
LA Knight vs. Damian Priest
WWE SmackDown kicked off with Damian Priest who went into a little argument with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu backstage, while LA Knight came to the ring talking about what happened last week here on WWE SmackDown when Sikoa and Fatu interrupted his No.1 contender match for the United States Championship against Drew McIntyre. Priest then also arrived on the scene saying he just came out after McIntyre, but Knight responded saying he became the why he lost.
Knight and Priest then brought in each other’s losses from WrestleMania 41, leading to their singles match getting started immediately. Both Knight and Priest delivered one hell of a battle, with Priest picking up a win via disqualification after an attack by Sikoa.
Sikoa then continued his attack on both Knight and Priest, even trying to hit Knight with a Samoan Spike before Priest and Knight took him out together. Fatu then also arrived on the scene and took out both Knight and Priest.
Result: Damian Priest defeated LA Knight via disqualification
Ratings: 7 /10
Pretty Deadly vs. Fraxiom
After making a successful debut last week here on WWE SmackDown, Fraxiom collided with Pretty Deadly in a tag team match.
Axiom and Nathan Frazer delivered an amazing performance to pick up their second win in a row.
Result: Fraxiom defeated Pretty Deadly
Ratings: 7 /10
Key Notes and Observations:
- Michin and B-Fab met GM Nick Aldis backstage, asking to get a future shot at the Women’s Tag Team Championship. Chelsea Green also asked Aldis for a rematch, but instead he gave Piper Niven a match against Zelina Vega.
Chaos among the Women’s on WWE SmackDown
After attacking Tiffany Stratton last week here on WWE SmackDown, Jax arrived on the scene saying she is here for the Women’s Championship, before Stratton decided to come out saying if they both ever decide to go in a match she will beat Jax again.
Naomi and Jade Cargill then also arrived on the scene as a fight between all four women began. GM Nick Aldis then arrived on the scene and made a tag team match for later on the night.
The Miz vs. Aleister Black
Aleister Black attacked The Miz last week here on WWE SmackDown making his shocking return to WWE, which led to this singles match between them.
Black came in all prepared for the veteran Miz as he picked up a big win.
Result: Aleister Black defeated The Miz
Ratings: 7 /10
Key Notes and Observations:
- Rey Fenix met Santos Escobar backstage who told him that he would soon be taking the place of Rey Mysterio, and Fenix should be listening to him. Fenix responded saying Escobar needs to stay out of his business, and also challenged him to a match later on the show.
Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven
After defeating Chelsea Green to become the new Women’s United States Champion last week here on WWE SmackDown, Zelina Vega now faced Piper Niven in a singles match.
Green tried to interfere in the match, but that turned into a disaster for Niven as Vega managed to pull off the win with a roll-up.
Result: Zelina Vega defeated Piper Niven
Ratings: 7 /10
Key Notes and Observations:
- Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu met GM Nick Aldis backstage, who told them that Fatu will defend his United States Championship against Damian Priest, LA Knight, and Drew McIntyre in a Fatal Four-Way match at WWE Backlash.
Randy Orton addresses the WWE Universe
Ahead of his Undisputed WWE Championship match against John Cena at WWE Backlash, Randy Orton arrived on WWE SmackDown saying he had known Cena since day one. Orton talked about how Cena took advantage of the PG Era and that he only cares about himself, saying that selling his soul isn’t new to him and that he is been doing that for 20 years now.
Orton talked about how Cena is just another new Legend that he has to take down with the RKO.
Rey Fenix vs. Santos Escobar
After getting into an argument backstage earlair on WWE SmackDown, Rey Fenix and Santos Escobar met inside the ring to try to settle their differences.
Both Fenix and Escobar delivered an absolute epic performance in the match, taking each other to the limit. Fenix pulled off the victory to end what was a spectacular match.
Result: Rey Fenix defeated Santos Escobar
Ratings: 10 /10
Key Notes and Observations:
- Andrade made fun of Santos Escobar backstage after his loss against Rey Fenix, while Angel and Berto smirked at Escobar.
Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi and Nia Jax
After going at each other earlair on WWE SmackDown, Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton team up to take on Naomi and Nia Jax in a tag team match.
Naomi and Jax had the match in control until their ego and miscommunication started to get in the way, which gave an opening to Cargill and Stratton. Cargil then took out Jax to win the match for her team.
Naomi stood tall with Stratton’s championship in her hand as she took out both Stratton and Cargill after the match.
Result: Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton defeated Naomi and Nia Jax
Ratings: 7 /10
WWE SmackDown, May 2: Results Highlights
Singles match:
Damian Priest defeated LA Knight via disqualification
Tag Team match:
Fraxiom defeated Pretty Deadly
Singles match:
Aleister Black defeated The Miz
Singles match:
Zelina Vega defeated Piper Niven
Singles match:
Rey Fenix defeated Santos Escobar
Tag Team match:
Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton defeated Naomi and Nia Jax
My thoughts on this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown:
WWE delivered an amazing action-packed edition of WWE SmackDown this week, featuring amazing talents from both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Every match on the card turned out to be a joy and a banger with Rey Fenix and Santos Escobar stealing the show.
WWE has started to develop a feud between the Miz and Aleister Black, hope to see some more action between them in the coming weeks. Let’s see what WWE has in mind for Black. Will he be added to a championship picture in the coming months?
My Ratings for the show: 6.5 /10
