LINCOLN, Nebraska – The latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw an explosive start with an anticipated match between Cameron Grimes and Grayson Waller. However, this clash was abruptly interrupted by The Bloodline, who expressed their dissatisfaction with Roman Reigns being booked into a Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE Universal championship at the upcoming Royal Rumble. The Bloodline wanted to voice their displeasure to the SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis.
The General Manager stood his ground and reiterated that the 4-Way match was a “done deal” and would proceed as planned. To compensate for Reigns’ absence, a thrilling main event was arranged, pitting The Bloodline against AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and LA Knight. With Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso needing a tag team partner, Paul Heyman attempted to find someone to fill the vacant spot. His efforts to recruit Carlito and Bobby Lashley were in vain.
As the show unfolded, tensions rose within The Bloodline. In an unexpected turn of events, Solo and Jimmy attacked Randy Orton before the match began, turning it into a straight-up tag team battle. However, the grudge between Solo and Jimmy hindered their progress, ultimately resulting in their defeat. Orton made a stunning comeback, delivering an RKO to Jimmy for the victory. The show concluded with a united front as the winning team put Sikoa through the announcer’s table.
The episode also featured notable moments such as the introduction of the revamped Legado del Fantasma and their victorious match against Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro. Logan Paul, in a pre-taped promo, threatened Kevin Owens with legal action after Owens allegedly injured him using a cast. The slow dissolution of Bayley’s alliance with Damage CTRL continued, as they failed to assist her during her match against Bianca Belair.
Kevin Owens responded to Paul’s threats with a confident counterproposal for a face-to-face confrontation on the “Kevin Owens Show.” Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits called out Karrion Kross and his newly formed group, only to be confronted with a defiant promo from Kross, revealing the group’s name as The Final Testament. Additionally, Carmelo Hayes offered his services to Nick Aldis, leading to a match setup with Austin Theory that unfortunately had to be stopped due to a risky top-rope spot.
Although the episode lacked major developments, it provided some entertaining moments. The upcoming Royal Rumble is anticipated to bring more excitement as the storylines unfold and tensions escalate in the WWE universe.
In summary, Friday Night SmackDown in Lincoln, Nebraska showcased a clash between Cameron Grimes and Grayson Waller, which was interrupted by The Bloodline expressing their displeasure with Roman Reigns’ booking for the Royal Rumble. The episode featured intense moments, including a tag team battle and the dissolution of alliances. As anticipation builds for the Royal Rumble, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the ongoing WWE storylines.