WWE will deliver a star-studded episode of WWE SmackDown on May 27.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey will compete in a non-title match on Friday. Plus, Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, and a mystery partner will face Sheamus, Butch, and Ridge Holland. Additionally, Kevin Owens will host The KO Show, and The Bloodline will celebrate having all the gold now that The Usos have unified the tag team titles.
The results are as follows:
A video package recaps The Usos’ win over RK-Bro in the Tag Team Championship Unification Match.
In-ring Segment: The Usos
The Usos kick off the show and tell everyone to thank Roman Reigns. Jey says they beat RK-Bro all on their own. He then acknowledges the fact that The Usos recently celebrated their 12th anniversary and says fans have seen their ups and downs. Jey says the fans have been there for them, and he makes it clear that he loves being an entertainer. He thanks the fans before Jimmy speaks. He says they also realized that they didn’t need anybody other than each other. They say The Bloodline is draped in all the gold, and they pose. They wonder where Randy Orton and Riddle are and note that they beat them. The Usos says they proved they’re the “ones” last week.
Shinsuke Nakamura interrupts and says he and his partner challenge the duo to a match for the titles. He reveals that his partner is Riddle, and they walk to the ring. The two teams brawl and The Usos gain the upper hand until Riddle drops them with a Floating Bro. Riddle and Nakamura send The Usos out of the ring to end the confrontation standing tall.
.@SuperKingofBros & @ShinsukeN send The @WWEUsos out of the ring on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/wC1Y3OT4lz
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2022
Backstage, Riddle says the tag team with Nakamura was Randy Orton’s idea. They agree that they have a lot of potential for greatness.
Championship Contender’s Match: Ronda Rousey vs. Raquel Rodriguez
During Rodriguez’ entrance, Shotzi and the rest of the women’s locker room why she’s getting another match with Rousey. She tells Xia Li and Aliyah they deserve to face Rousey. They storm off, and Shotzi tells Natalya she’s a “killer”, unlike Raquel. She questions what they’re going to do about getting passed up. Natalya and Shayna Badzler storm off during Rousey’s entrance, but Aliyah locks Shotzi in the locker room and takes the key.
Rousey and Rodriguez go back and forth, and the newcomer locks Rousey in a Torture Rack-like hold, but Baszler and Natalya attack them both.
Result: No Contest
Ronda Rousey and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Shayna Baszler and Natalya
The match is underway after a commercial. Baszler targets Rodriguez’s leg and keeps her isolated from Rousey. Rodriguez kicks Baszler out of the ring, but Natalya stops her from tagging Rousey. Rodriguez perseveres, and the champion makes the hot tag with a flurry of offense. Natalya traps her in the Sharpshooter, but Rousey gets out of it. Rodriguez tags back in, but Baszler keeps attacking her leg. Natalya and Rousey fight outside the ring, and Rodriguez pins Baszler for the win.
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez and Ronda Rousey
.@RondaRousey & @RaquelWWE pick up the win tonight on #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/52dgxaD8JR
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 28, 2022
In an interview, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are asked who their partner for tonight is. They say people want to know, and everybody wanted to team up with them. They say their partner could be anyone from Moon Knight to Reed Richards. No matter what, they make it clear that they plan to win tonight.
The broadcast team says Madcap Moss will be back next week after he suffered a beatdown at the hands of Happy Corbin.
Los Lotharios (Angel and Humberto) vs. Jinder Mahal and Shanky
After Los Lotharios’ entrance, Mahal is looking for Shanky backstage. He finds him dancing in a locker room and orders him to come to the ring. Shanky keeps dancing on his way to the ring. He starts the match with Humberto and floors him with a big boot. Mahal and Shanky double-team Humberto, who makes the tag to Angel. Los Lotharios chop Mahal, and Garza takes control with a flurry of strikes. Garza sends Mahal to the outside and hits a dropkick. He rips his pants off, and Shanky hits him from behind. With both men outside the ring, Humberto pins Mahal for the win.
Winners: Los Lotharios (Angel and Humberto)
Mahal yells at Shanky after the match, and Shanky dances in front of the ring announcer.
Do your little dance @DilsherShanky! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/CBD7kcmIzs
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 28, 2022
Backstage, Max Dupri says he’s ready to start recruiting recruits to his agency. Adam Pearce officially welcomes him to SmackDown. Dupri says the recruiting process is on.
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