September , 2023

Smackdown Results 4/9

The Viking Raiders Triumphed over Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle in a Chaotic Tornado Tag Team Match

In a renewed effort, Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle rallied to face The Viking Raiders in an unpredictable Tornado Tag Team Match. The chaos escalated quickly as Riddle commanded McIntyre to seize tables right at the outset, but The Viking Raiders were relentless in thwarting their strategy.

The Raiders seized the moment, leveraging their surroundings masterfully. Ivar unleashed a spectacular splash on The Scottish Warrior straight from the announce table, creating a riveting scene.

Kofi Kingston entered the fray aiming to aid McIntyre and Riddle, but his intervention went awry when he inadvertently struck The Original Bro with Trouble in Paradise, paving the way for The Viking Raiders to execute a breathtaking Ragnarok through the table on Riddle, sealing the victory.

Ricochet Prevailed over Shinsuke Nakamura through Disqualification

Ricochet, still buoyed from supporting Seth “Freakin” Rollins, faced Shinsuke Nakamura in an intense showdown. Nakamura sent a stern warning to the World Heavyweight Champion, continually attacking Ricochet’s back.

Ricochet showcased his resilience, landing the Recoil despite missing the 630 Splash. Nakamura fought fiercely, but a desperate move saw him assault Ricochet with a steel chair, leading to his disqualification. As Nakamura prepared for a devastating Kinshasa, Rollins rushed to Ricochet’s rescue, preventing further harm.

Shayna Baszler Overpowered Zoey Stark in a Grueling Match

Zoey Stark entered the ring against Shayna Baszler in a high-stakes battle, days after parting ways with Trish Stratus. The match witnessed intense back and forth, with Stark displaying exceptional aerial skills. However, Baszler caught her in the deadly Kirifuda Clutch. Stark showcased immense heart but eventually fell to Baszler’s submission hold. Remarkably, a mutual respect was evident between them post-match.

Raquel Rodriguez Dominated Chelsea Green

WWE Women’s Tag Champion Chelsea Green faced the wrath of Raquel Rodriguez following some contentious comments earlier in the night. Rodriguez displayed her power and ferocity, ultimately securing victory with a potent Tejana Bomb.

JD McDonagh Clinched Victory over Sami Zayn

In a clash fueled by revenge after the debacle at WWE Payback, Sami Zayn faced off against JD McDonagh in a nail-biting match. Despite Zayn unleashing a brutal Michinoku Driver, McDonagh rallied, displaying tenacity and determination. With the intervention of “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and a sneaky grab of Zayn’s attire, McDonagh landed a substantial victory.

Gunther Retained the Intercontinental Title Defeating Chad Gable

Gunther was on the verge of making history, eyeing The Honky Tonk Man’s 35-year record for the longest Intercontinental Champion reign. But to do that, he had to overpower Chad Gable, the leader of the Alpha Academy.

Gable started strong, implementing a strategy that focused on Gunther’s legs, aiming to immobilize the towering champion. The match saw an array of astonishing maneuvers, including a spectacular superplex and diving headbutt from Gable.

However, Gunther showcased supreme resilience, overcoming Gable’s offense time and time again. Despite being caught in the Ankle Lock twice, Gunther fought back fiercely, ultimately subduing Gable with a succession of powerful moves — a sleeper hold, followed by a vicious powerbomb, and a decisive lariat, securing his place in history as the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion ever.