Second Part of SmackDown!
- Several WWE championship belts were displayed in the ring as Cody Rhodes made his entrance on SmackDown, microphone in hand.
- Rhodes addressed Cena's absence from Seattle, noting his planned appearance in Las vegas the following week. he countered Cena's remarks about his neck tattoo, stating it symbolizes his...
- Rhodes recounted Cena's assertion that Rhodes doesn't know who he is.Rhodes retorted that he is the WWE champion, not John Cena.
WWE SmackDown Highlights: Rhodes Challenges Cena, WrestleMania 41 card Announced
Table of Contents
- WWE SmackDown Highlights: Rhodes Challenges Cena, WrestleMania 41 card Announced
- rhodes Responds to Cena’s Criticism
- SmackDown Preview: Next Week
- Backstage Developments
- Tiffany Stratton Defeats Roxanne Perez
- Charlotte Flair Attacks Stratton
- Hall of Fame Inductees and Presenters Announced
- WrestleMania 41 Card Update
- Randy Orton and LA Knight vs.Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga
- Jacob Fatu Attacks LA Knight
- Randy Orton and LA Knight vs.Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga
- Jacob Fatu Attacks LA knight
- WWE SmackDown Highlights: Your Ultimate Guide to the Latest Wrestling Action
Several WWE championship belts were displayed in the ring as Cody Rhodes made his entrance on SmackDown, microphone in hand. Rhodes declared that holding the title represents excellence, signifying the holder as the world’s best wrestler. He expressed honor in wearing the belt but acknowledged his reign would not last forever. He framed his upcoming WrestleMania match as a defense of the championship’s legacy, envisioning the next 20 champions potentially emerging from NXT. John Cena, he noted, aims to take that legacy away.
rhodes Responds to Cena’s Criticism
Rhodes addressed Cena’s absence from Seattle, noting his planned appearance in Las vegas the following week. he countered Cena’s remarks about his neck tattoo, stating it symbolizes his aspiration to become someone, not an inflated ego. Rhodes then referenced the various championship belts present, including Cena’s “Spinner Belt,” acknowledging Cena’s decade-plus contribution to the company. While Cena reportedly views the belt negatively, Rhodes sees it as a symbol of breaking boundaries.
Rhodes recounted Cena’s assertion that Rhodes doesn’t know who he is.Rhodes retorted that he is the WWE champion, not John Cena. he vowed to teach Cena a lesson, asserting that the crowd is free to support other wrestlers. He named CM Punk,Randy Orton,Jey Uso,Rhea Ripley,Liv Morgan,AJ Styles,Kevin Owens,and Sami Zayn as examples. Despite Cena’s ambition to claim the title, Rhodes vowed to persevere. He concluded by stating that when the match concludes, he will allow Cena to say goodbye, suggesting Cena’s time is ending, while acknowledging his own eventual departure, emphasizing the title’s timeless significance.
SmackDown Preview: Next Week
The following events are scheduled for next week’s SmackDown:
- Appearance by John Cena
- Battle Royale in memory of André the Giant
- Zelina Vega, Katana Chance, and Kayden Carter vs. Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, and Alba Fyre
- Team Championship Match: The Street Profits vs. The Motor City Machine Guns
Backstage Developments
the Street Profits, backstage, proclaimed their dominance over the tag team division. The Miz and Carmelo Hayes interrupted, with The Miz lamenting the absence of team titles from the WrestleMania card. He declared his intention to pursue the titles with Hayes.
Tiffany Stratton Defeats Roxanne Perez
Tiffany Stratton overcame a submission attempt by Roxanne Perez, ultimately securing the victory with her “Prettiest Moonsault Ever.”
Winner: Tiffany Stratton
Charlotte Flair Attacks Stratton
Following the match, Charlotte Flair launched an attack on Tiffany Stratton.
Hall of Fame Inductees and Presenters Announced
WWE revealed the presenters for the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees:
- The Undertaker for Michelle McCool
- Shawn Michaels for Triple H
- DDP for Lex Luger
- CM Punk for the Stone Cold Steve austin vs. Bret Hart match from wrestlemania 13
WrestleMania 41 Card Update
WWE broadcast images highlighting recent events involving Roman reigns,CM Punk,and Seth Rollins. The full programme for WrestleMania 41, nights 1 and 2, has been announced.
Randy Orton and LA Knight vs.Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga
In the evening’s final match, Solo Sikoa broke up a pinfall attempt on LA Knight with a Samoan spike. Randy Orton intervened, attacking Sikoa and sending him out of the ring. Orton then delivered an RKO to Tama Tonga before pursuing Sikoa into the crowd. Back in the ring, knight executed a BFT on Tama Tonga for the win.
Winners: Randy Orton and LA Knight
Jacob Fatu Attacks LA Knight
After the match, Jacob Fatu ambushed LA Knight with a Superkick, followed by two Moonsaults. The show concluded with Fatu standing over Knight.
containing Roman reigns,CM Punk,and Seth Rollins. The full program for wrestlemania 41, nights 1 and 2, has been announced.
Randy Orton and LA Knight vs.Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga
In the evening’s final match, Solo Sikoa broke up a pinfall attempt on LA Knight with a Samoan spike. Randy Orton intervened, attacking Sikoa and sending him out of the ring. Orton then delivered an RKO to Tama Tonga before pursuing Sikoa into the crowd. Back in the ring,knight executed a BFT on Tama Tonga for the win.
Winners: Randy Orton and LA Knight
Jacob Fatu Attacks LA knight
After the match, Jacob Fatu ambushed LA Knight with a Superkick, followed by two Moonsaults.The show concluded with Fatu standing over Knight.
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WWE SmackDown Highlights: Your Ultimate Guide to the Latest Wrestling Action
Welcome, wrestling fans! Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the latest edition of WWE SmackDown! This week’s show was a whirlwind of championship challenges, wrestlemania announcements, and unexpected attacks. I’ll break it all down for you, answering the moast burning questions from the night.
Q: What were the key highlights of Cody Rhodes’ appearance on SmackDown?
Cody Rhodes made a grand entrance, the microphone in hand, to the ring surrounded by several WWE championship belts. Rhodes declared that holding the title represented excellence,which signifies the world’s best wrestler. He stated that he was honoured to wear the belt, but also acknowledged that his reign will not last forever, framing his upcoming WrestleMania match as a defence of the championship’s legacy. He envisions the next 20 champions potentially emerging from NXT, and he knows that John Cena aims to take that legacy away.
Q: What was Cody Rhodes’ response to John Cena’s criticism?
Rhodes addressed Cena directly, referencing Cena’s absence from Seattle, while also noting his planned appearance in Las Vegas the following week. He rebutted Cena’s comments regarding his neck tattoo,stating that it symbolizes his aspiration to become someone and not an inflated ego. He then referenced Cena’s “Spinner Belt,” acknowledging Cena’s contributions over the past decade, while claiming that the belt breaks boundaries.
Q: What was cody Rhodes’ key message to John Cena?
Rhodes recounted Cena’s initial statement that Rhodes doesn’t know who he is, to which he retorted that he is the WWE champion, not John Cena. He stressed his intentions to teach Cena a lesson, and highlighted that the crowd is free to support any wrestlers they like including CM Punk, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn. Rhodes vowed to persevere, and concluded by stating that he will allow Cena to say goodbye when the match concludes, suggesting Cena’s time is coming to an end.
Q: what matches are scheduled for next week’s SmackDown?
Next week’s SmackDown will feature:
An appearance by John Cena
A Battle Royale in memory of André the Giant
Zelina Vega, Katana Chance, and Kayden Carter vs. Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, and Alba Fyre
A Team Championship Match: The Street Profits vs. The Motor City Machine Guns
Q: What happened in the backstage segment with The Street Profits and The Miz?
The Street Profits, backstage, spoke about their dominance of the tag team division.Though, The Miz and Carmelo Hayes interrupted, with The Miz lamenting the absence of tag team titles from the WrestleMania card. He declared his intention to pursue the titles with Hayes.
Q: Who won the match between Tiffany stratton and Roxanne Perez?
Tiffany Stratton defeated Roxanne Perez, securing her victory with her “Prettiest Moonsault Ever”.
Q: What happened after the Tiffany Stratton vs.Roxanne Perez match?
Following the match,Charlotte Flair launched an attack on Tiffany Stratton.
Q: Who will be presenting the inductees at the 2025 Hall of Fame?
Here’s a breakdown of the presenters for the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees:
The Undertaker for Michelle McCool
Shawn Michaels for Triple H
DDP for Lex Luger
CM Punk for the Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart match from WrestleMania 13
Q: What is the current WrestleMania 41 match card update?
The full programme for WrestleMania 41, nights 1 and 2, has been announced.
Q: Who won in the main event match, Randy Orton and LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga?
Randy Orton and LA Knight won in the evening’s final match against Solo sikoa and Tama Tonga.
Q: What happened during the main event match?
During the match, Solo Sikoa broke up a pinfall attempt on LA Knight with a Samoan spike. Randy Orton intervened, attacking Sikoa and sending him out of the ring. Orton then delivered an RKO to Tama Tonga before pursuing Sikoa into the crowd. Back in the ring, knight executed a BFT on Tama Tonga for the win.
Q: How did the show conclude?
After the match, Jacob Fatu ambushed LA Knight with a Superkick, followed by two Moonsaults, leaving the show with Fatu standing over Knight.
That concludes our recap of this week’s SmackDown! Make sure to tune in next week for more high-octane action. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this and want more WWE updates, subscribe or share this article!