WWE SmackDown results:
Cody Rhodes returns to target Randy Orton in an epic brawl
Matt Cardona got payback on Randy Orton after suffering a brutal beatdown last week by hitting The Viper with a microphone.
Nikki & Brie Bella def. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
When one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Lash Legend hit Alexa Briss through the ropes, it allowed Brie Bella to pick up a quick win for the Bella Twins over Five Feet of Fury and Charlotte Flair.
After the match, Jax and Legend engaged Flair, Bliss and The Bellas, bringing Bayley and Lyra Valkyria to the ring. Together, the tandems expelled The Irresistible Forces from the ring.
Rhea Ripley def. B-Fab by Disqualification
After falling victim to a 3-on-1 attack by WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and her new allies Michin and B-Fab last week, Rhea Ripley called the trio out. The war of words between them would lead to an impromptu matchup between The Eradicator and B-Fab.
Ripley’s subsequent match against B-Fab quickly descended into chaos as her opponent, WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, and Michin attacked The Storm’s WrestleMania No. 1 Contender.
Jelly Roll def. Kit Wilson
Multi-Grammy Award winning artist turned in-ring competitor Jelly Roll overcame Kit Wilson with the choke slam in his first singles match in WWE. Sami Zayn def. Carmelo Hayes to recapture the United States Championship
When Trick Williams caused a distraction and attempted to hit Sami Zayn in the height of the United States Championship Open Challenge Match, Sami ducked out of the way and Trick connected with Carmelo Hayes instead. Zayn then seized the opportunity and hit the Helluva Kick to pin Him and recapture the United States Championship.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis declared that Jacob Fatu will battle Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania.
Women’s United States Champion Giulia def. Tiffany Stratton
When Tiffany Stratton attempted the Prettiest Moonsault Ever in the final moments, a James distraction allowed Giulia enough time to get her knees up and pick up the non title win.
Randy Orton def. Matt Cardona
Randy Orton once again unleashes the full force of his brutal nature on Matt Cardona.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes returned to engage his WrestleMania challenger Randy Orton in an epic brawl.