WWE Smackdown Results & Report: Winners, Losers And Analysis – 6th October 2023
In a night full of drama, tensions, and unexpected alliances, WWE Smackdown delivered yet another electrifying episode that left fans on the edge of their seats. Fresh off the back of heated confrontations and brewing feuds, Smackdown’s top superstars clashed in the ring, and the foundation was laid for some intriguing storylines.
The evening started with LA Knight, ready to address the WWE Universe. However, his moment was quickly overshadowed by the entrance of Paul Heyman, along with Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. With a talent for spotting future WWE megastars, Heyman praised Knight, dubbing him the “next big thing.” But as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility, and Knight’s newfound prominence seemed to draw the ire of The Bloodline.
Knight wasn’t ready to accept Heyman’s “compliments,” leading to a sharp retort from Jimmy Uso. Just as tensions reached a boiling point it seemed Knight was in peril. And we saw the John Cena music playing.
A challenge was thrown down, and by night’s end, fans would see LA Knight face off against Jimmy Uso in a match. However, the acceptance of the challenge was not without its internal dissent, as Heyman and Jimmy Uso exchanged heated words over the decision.
In the next match, we have Charlotte Flair and Asuka vs. Bayley and IYO Sky with Dakota Kai. The match started with Flair facing IYO SKY. Flair quickly gained an upper hand with a waistlock takedown, attempting a backdrop. But IYO proved her agility, landing on her feet. However, Flair’s experience showed as she delivered a swift backbreaker on IYO. Despite an early pin attempt, IYO managed to kick out.
Asuka entered the scene after a tag. She and IYO exchanged blows, with Asuka’s chops echoing across the arena. An attempted kick by Asuka was smartly ducked by IYO, who tried a roll-up. However, Asuka’s resilience saw her kick out.
In an attempt to shift the momentum, IYO reached out for Bayley but was thwarted by Asuka. The fight continued, and a misstep saw Asuka inadvertently hit Bayley. This allowed Bayley to capitalize with a snap suplex on Asuka, who still managed to kick out of a subsequent pin.
IYO and Bayley began showing their team chemistry, tag-teaming against Asuka. Flair intervened at one point, breaking up a pin. As the match intensified, IYO and Asuka traded more blows, with a significant kick from Asuka laying IYO out.
The energy ratcheted up further when Flair and Bayley got tagged in. Flair displayed her aerial prowess with a cross body from the top rope, then used her strength to tackle IYO. Bayley found herself on the receiving end of a Flair neckbreaker and clothesline. Though down, Bayley wasn’t out, kicking out of Flair’s pin.
The climax approached as Asuka attempted a high-risk move on Bayley. Dakota Kai, acting as a distraction, created chaos. This gave IYO the chance to land a devastating powerbomb on both Flair and Asuka.
Both Flair and Bayley, showing the wear of the match, struggled back to their feet. The end seemed near when Flair mistakenly hit Asuka due to Bayley’s dodge. This miscommunication gave Bayley the opening for her figure eight, but Flair countered, sending Bayley into IYO. The match concluded with Flair’s Natural Selection on Bayley, earning the victory through a pin.
Bobby Lashley, accompanied by the Street Profits, had a match with Rey Mysterio, he had The LWO on his side. Right from the get-go, Lashley showcased his raw power, manhandling Mysterio and tossing him around as Ford and Dawkins cheered from the sidelines.
Lashley dominated the match, putting Mysterio on the defensive. But the ever-determined Mysterio mounted a comeback. Even as he found himself trapped. A missed spear by Lashley allowed Mysterio to capitalize with a top rope senton. A subsequent power slam attempt by Lashley was turned on its head with a nimble DDT by Mysterio.
The battle took a sharp turn when Mysterio tried to set up another 619, but Lashley countered it. The intensity reached its peak as the action spilt outside the ring. Chaos were high, when Lashley took on Escobar, leading to Mysterio landing the 619. The Street Profits and The LWO made a distraction. This provided Lashley with the perfect window to deliver a devastating Spear to Mysterio. Lashley won the match with a win.
Austin Theory and Dragon Lee faced off in a thrilling match. Before the fight began, Theory confidently spoke about his great achievements, even mentioning sharing the ring with big names like Dwayne.
The match started with Dragon Lee taking the lead. He quickly landed some powerful moves on Theory, but couldn’t pin him down. Suddenly, Grayson Waller’s music played, distracting Dragon Lee. This allowed Theory to sneak in a few blows. Dragon Lee managed to regain his momentum, delivering a strong dropkick to Theory. However, Waller’s interference continued to play a big role, as he distracted Dragon Lee, allowing Theory to catch him off-guard.
Dragon Lee delivered a super kick, followed by other impactful moves. But Theory wouldn’t be defeated so easily. He responded with powerful attacks of his own. Each time one tried to pin the other, they would kick out, showing the determination of both competitors.
The climax of the match saw even more twists. Dragon Lee, attempting a high move from the ropes, was interrupted by Waller again. The theory took this chance to counter-attack. But Dragon Lee, showcasing his agility, managed to land on Theory and Waller outside the ring.
However, the biggest surprise was yet to come. Just as Theory was preparing his signature move, the A-Town Down, Cameron Grimes suddenly appeared. He tackled Waller, causing a distraction. Seizing the moment, Dragon Lee quickly pinned Theory, securing the win.
LA Knight and Jimmy Uso, with Paul Heyman by his side, faced each other in the ring for the last match of the day. At the start, Jimmy Uso managed to land a few punches on Knight. However, Knight came back strong with a power slam. When Knight tried his special move, Jimmy cleverly escaped by rolling out of the ring. But Knight didn’t give up. After some time, Jimmy surprised Knight with a superkick.
Knight again used his strength to power-slam Jimmy. Just when the match was heating up, Solo Sikoa suddenly entered the ring. He attacked Knight from behind. This was against the rules, so the referee stopped the match and declared Knight the winner.
Then, things became really exciting. John Cena ran to help Knight. Suddenly, Judgment Day’s music played loudly. Many wrestlers from this group marched towards the ring. Ripley and Heyman met and shook hands. Heyman said something important was about to happen. Both groups, The Judgment Day and The Bloodline, stood together, looking very strong.
Everyone was surprised when Jey Uso’s music played next. Jimmy looked very shocked. Jey decided to support Cena and Knight, standing with them in the ring.
Then, another wrestler, Cody Rhodes, appeared. A big fight started between all the wrestlers. During the chaos, Sikoa hit Cena with a strong kick. But the tables turned when Jey and Rhodes teamed up. They, along with Cena and Knight, used their special moves to defeat their opponents.
In simple words, the match between LA Knight and Jimmy Uso turned into a big fight with many wrestlers. In the end, LA Knight won the match, but the excitement continued with the surprise appearances and team-ups.