In the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, viewers were treated to more first-round action from the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. Matches included Nia Jax vs. Naomi, Angelo Dawkins vs. Tama Tonga, Bianca Belair vs. Candice LeRae, and Baron Corbin vs. Carmelo Hayes. The show also featured a blockbuster main event between Randy Orton and AJ Styles in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. Last week’s broadcast of SmackDown garnered a total of 2.148 million viewers.
The results of the matches were as follows: Nia Jax defeated Naomi in the Queen of the Ring tournament, Carmelo Hayes defeated Baron Corbin in the King of the Ring tournament, Jade Cargill defeated Piper Niven in the Queen of the Ring tournament, Bianca Belair defeated Candice LeRae in the Queen of the Ring tournament, Tama Tonga defeated Angelo Dawkins in the King of the Ring tournament, and Randy Orton defeated AJ Styles in the King of the Ring tournament.
In terms of ticket sales, the WWE SmackDown event took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A total of 7,836 tickets were distributed, with only 96 still available. Additionally, the upcoming WWE King and Queen of the Ring event in Saudi Arabia announced Logan Paul as Cody Rhodes’ next opponent, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense showdown between the two wrestlers.
Throughout the matches, several standout moments and performances were noted. Notable highlights included the match between Nia Jax and Naomi, where Naomi delivered an incredible hurricanrana from the top rope. Carmelo Hayes managed to defeat Baron Corbin with a schoolboy rollup, while Jade Cargill emerged victorious against Piper Niven in a hard-hitting women’s match. Bianca Belair also secured a win against Candice LeRae, showcasing her strength and agility in the ring.
In the match between Tama Tonga and Angelo Dawkins, a last-minute replacement saw Dawkins taken out by Tonga, further heating up the ongoing storyline between the wrestlers. The main event between Randy Orton and AJ Styles proved to be a crowd-pleaser, with Orton ultimately emerging victorious with an RKO out of nowhere. Overall, the matches and performances received varying grades, with fans eagerly anticipating the next round of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament.
As the tournament progresses and the competition intensifies, WWE SmackDown continues to deliver high-stakes matches and compelling storylines that keep fans on the edge of their seats. With each victory and defeat, the wrestlers move one step closer to claiming the title of King and Queen of the Ring, solidifying their status as top contenders in the world of professional wrestling. As viewers look forward to the next episode of WWE SmackDown, anticipation builds for what surprises and showdowns await in the ring.
