Damian Priest is making enemies quickly at his new home. Priest’s first night on WWE SmackDown put him in The Bloodline’s crosshairs, though he found an unlikely ally in LA Knight.
Priest was immediately thrust into a rivalry after being traded to SmackDown in the company’s talent transfer portal. Priest and Knight collided with Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga in the main event of SmackDown. Though Priest and Knight added a win to their records, they were ultimately left staring at the lights.
SmackDown also featured a war of words between CM Punk and Kevin Owens and a women’s United States championship match. Other notable talent on Friday’s show include Jimmy Uso, Liv Morgan and WWE women’s champion Tiffany Stratton.
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From The Judgment Day to The Bloodline
Priest appeared on SmackDown after switching over through the talent transfer portal. The former world heavyweight champion welcomed a fresh start after his fallout with the Judgment Day. Soon after, The Bloodline’s Fatu and Tonga interrupted him. Fatu acknowledged Priest as a fellow street warrior before threatening him. Priest responded kindly by superkicking Tonga. The Bloodline commenced with a two-on-one beatdown cut short by an intervening LA Knight.
Damian Priest and LA Knight def. The Bloodline (Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga) via pinfall after Priest hit Tonga with the South of Heaven chokeslam. Priest and Knight came out ahead in a competitive main event. Post-match, Fatu laid out Priest with a superkick, Samoan drop and double jump moonsault. SmackDown went off the air with “The Samoan Werewolf” standing tall.
I’m conflicted about the creative direction of Friday’s main eventers. It’s all positive for Priest, who gets a fresh start on the blue brand. But I’m more worried about The Bloodline and Knight. I’m not sure what The Bloodline’s mission statement is since Solo Sikoa lost his “Tribal Chief” status to Reigns. It’s good to see Knight involved in a storyline but he’s primarily regulated to run-ins.
Grade: B+
What else happened on WWE SmackDown?
- CM Punk and Kevin Owens smack-talked each other’s chances at the Royal Rumble PPV.
- Jimmy Uso def. Carmelo Hayes via pinfall with a schoolboy pin.
- WWE Women’s Championship — Michin def. Chelsea Green via disqualification after Green hit her with a kendo stick.
- Motor City Machine Guns and Los Garza def. #DIY and Pretty Deadly via pinfall after Chris Sabin rolled up Tommaso Ciampa.
- Naomi def. Liv Morgan via pinfall with a victory roll.
- Andrade def. The Miz via pinfall with a back elbow.
- Nia Jax laid out Tiffany Stratton with an An-Nia-lator.
WWE SmackDown Live Results, Recap and Grades: Damian Priest, LA Knight beat The Bloodline in Go-Home Show
In the final episode of SmackDown before the upcoming pay-per-view event, Damian Priest and LA Knight shocked the WWE Universe by defeating The Bloodline in a thrilling tag team match. The tension was high as both teams fought tooth and nail for the victory, but in the end, it was Priest and Knight who emerged victorious.
The match started off with Roman Reigns and Damian Priest facing off in the ring, showcasing their incredible athleticism and skill. The action quickly spilled to the outside as Priest and Reigns brawled around the ring, exchanging powerful strikes and high-flying moves. Meanwhile, LA Knight and Jimmy Uso also showcased their in-ring prowess, with Knight delivering a devastating neckbreaker to Uso.
As the match reached its climax, chaos ensued as all four competitors found themselves in the ring, trading blows and near-falls. In a surprising turn of events, LA Knight managed to hit his finisher on Jimmy Uso, securing the pinfall victory for his team. The Bloodline was left stunned as Priest and Knight celebrated their impressive win.
Overall, this match was a fantastic showcase of the talent and athleticism of all four competitors involved. Damian Priest and LA Knight proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the WWE tag team division, while The Bloodline will surely be looking for revenge in the upcoming pay-per-view event.
Final Grade: A
Stay tuned for more WWE SmackDown live results, recaps and grades as we head into the next exciting chapter of the WWE Universe.
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