Overview
- SmackDown framed Rhodes’ off-show attack as outside company jurisdiction, leaving any legal fallout to local authorities.
- Rhodes doubled down on a domineering persona by declaring himself “the law” and telling Nick Aldis he works for the champion.
- Damian Priest’s opening promo was cut off as Aleister Black attacked him and put him through a table after a Zelina Vega distraction.
- Giulia defeated Alba Fyre, and Ilja Dragunov with Carmelo Hayes beat DIY, while Nia Jax and Lash Legend topped the Kabuki Warriors in a non-title bout punctuated by a Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss run-in.
- The Wyatt Sicks’ tag title defense against MFT ended in a no contest after Erick Rowan and Talla Tonga fought outside, leading to a multi-person brawl.