9/8 WWE SmackDown Results – We begin with a look back at highlights from Payback, focusing on The Judgment Day winning the Tag Team Titles.

We are live from the TG Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, as Charlotte Flair makes her way to the ring for our first match of the night.

Charlotte Flair and Shotzi vs. IYO SKY and Bayley

The action kicks off with Bayley and Flair in the ring. Bayley takes the initiative and shoves Flair, but Flair responds with a forceful forearm that sends Iyo down from the apron. Charlotte follows up with a series of chops to Bayley, but Iyo seizes the moment and launches an attack on Flair. Meanwhile, Shotzi also gets into the mix, engaging with Iyo, as Bayley and Flair spill out to the ringside area.

Bayley finds herself on the receiving end as she is sent crashing into the ringside barrier. Simultaneously, Iyo takes advantage of the situation, sending Shotzi to the outside and executing an impressive Asai Moonsault onto both Flair and Shotzi.

With the action at its peak, we head into a commercial break.

When the action resumes following the break, Iyo continues to dominate Shotzi, who begins to rally and show signs of a comeback. However, Iyo manages to prevent Shotzi from reaching her corner for a tag and tags in Bayley. Together, they execute a well-coordinated double-team move, maintaining the pressure on Shotzi, all while Charlotte looks on from the apron.

As the match unfolds with some back-and-forth exchanges, Asuka makes her way down to ringside, where she takes Iyo’s title and strikes a defiant pose with it. This distraction proves to be a game-changer, allowing Shotzi to capitalize and secure the victory.

Winners: Charlotte Flair & Shotzi

In the aftermath, Asuka enters the ring and taunts Iyo SKY. Iyo, visibly serious and angered, confronts Asuka in a tense stare-down. Asuka responds with a sinister smile before leaving the ring, leaving Iyo with a lingering sense of unfinished business.

– We take a look at the recent issues between Jimmy Uso and AJ Styles.

Backstage:

Paul Heyman is seen on the phone when Jimmy Uso arrives on the scene. Jimmy mentions that John Cena had said the wrong Uso quit last week, and Solo had emphasized that he leaves the Bloodline only when they decide. Jimmy asserts that he’s still committed to the Bloodline and is eager to know the strategy.

Paul Heyman, however, informs Jimmy that Roman Reigns and Solo are not present, and while Jimmy may have the desire to be part of the Bloodline, he’s not officially “in” until Roman decides so. Paul reassures Jimmy that he will ensure the family gets back together, though he appears quite agitated as he walks away.

Later, Paul encounters AJ Styles, who is in conversation with a production associate. Paul reminds AJ that he was discussing AJ earlier and questions whether AJ really needs more problems in his life.bAJ, not one to back down, challenges Paul’s authority, stating that Paul holds no sway around here. The confrontation escalates as Jimmy Uso suddenly attacks AJ, sending him crashing into a production case.

Jimmy asserts that he’s taken care of the AJ Styles situation, and Paul, seemingly dissatisfied, proceeds to call Roman Reigns as the scene goes to commercial break.

– As the show returns from the commercial break, the announcers express their concerns about the impact of the earlier attack on the upcoming main event.

Backstage:

Meanwhile, Bayley, Iyo SKY, and Dakota find themselves ambushed by Kayla Braxton backstage. Bayley takes the opportunity to issue a warning, cautioning Asuka to be careful, lest she suffer the same fate as Bianca. This serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of crossing paths with the ruthless competitors in the ring. Iyo SKY responds to the situation by declaring her readiness to face Asuka and takes it as a challenge.

In the Arena:

LA Knight strides confidently into the ring and grabs the microphone, ready to address the WWE Universe.

Knight starts by discussing The Miz’s recent performance on Raw, suggesting that people need to take a closer look at it. He humorously points out that he’s not a moron, and “moron” should be used as a verb rather than an adjective. Knight is here to make a statement, emphasizing his desire to climb to the top of the WWE ladder. He criticizes The Miz for his recent antics, from dressing up to playing make-believe with a fake John Cena. Knight asserts that he won fair and square and didn’t need John Cena’s help. He acknowledges Cena’s involvement in the three-count but insists that people must accept that bitter reality. Knight seems open to the idea of a rematch but is cut off by the entrance music of Grayson Waller.

Waller steps onto the stage and questions whether it’s a good idea to challenge The Miz after his dominant performance against John Cena on Raw. Waller continues by bringing out his associate, Austin Theory.

Austin Theory joins Waller on the stage, and they boast about their accomplishments. Waller proudly declares them the greatest tag team of all time due to being the only undefeated tag team on the roster. Knight responds with sarcasm, saying they must be really proud. Waller and Theory are fan favorites, but Knight doesn’t seem impressed.

Theory questions the referee who helped Knight win, emphasizing that it was John Cena, the same man he defeated. Theory boasts about his two-time United States Championship wins at just 26 years old and suggests that Miz won’t want anything to do with Knight after he’s done with him.

In response, Knight belittles his two opponents, referring to them as a “mush mouth moron” and an “idiot.” He challenges Waller and Theory to step into the ring with him tonight, daring them to get their “keister” kicked. The challenge is thrown down, setting the stage for a potential showdown in the ring.

We go to commercial.

LA Knight vs. Austin Theory

Theory starts with a side headlock and follows it up with a shoulder tackle. They lock up again, and Theory repeats the sequence with another side headlock and shoulder tackle. Knight counters with an uppercut and a swinging neckbreaker, gaining the upper hand.

However, Theory avoids a slam attempt and sends Knight into the turnbuckles, where he proceeds to choke Knight in the corner. Theory executes a suplex, scoring a near fall. Both competitors block each other’s suplex attempts, and Knight manages to bring Theory back into the ring.

Knight briefly exits the ring and sends Theory into the announce table a few times before returning to the ring. He attempts an Irish whip, but Theory reverses it and sends Knight onto the top rope, causing Knight to land on the apron. Theory capitalizes on this opportunity with a hanging neckbreaker off the apron.

We go to commercial.

The action continues after the break:

LA Knight gains control with a series of punches but misses an enzuigiri. Austin Theory’s elbow drop also misses, allowing Knight to capitalize with a barrage of offense. Knight delivers clotheslines, a side Russian leg sweep, a DDT, and kicks in the corner. He follows up with a running hip to the head of Theory.

However, Theory manages to counter Knight’s move and lands a punch followed by a blockbuster, resulting in a near fall. Knight sends Theory over the top rope to the floor but attempts a suplex on the outside, which Theory blocks. Theory then executes a suplex of his own.

Grayson Waller gets up from the announce table and discreetly removes the top turnbuckle pad while the referee is focused on the action inside the ring.

As they return to the ring, Knight notices the tampered turnbuckle. He avoids hitting it on a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Knight proceeds with a power slam and sets up for the “YEAHple’s elbow.” Waller once again gets on the apron to distract Knight. Theory attempts a rollup, but Knight counters and hits his finisher, the BFT, for the three-count.

Winner:  LA Knight

After the match, Waller tries to attack Knight from behind, but Knight is alert and sees him coming. Waller quickly retreats from the ring.

Backstage:

In a backstage interview with Cathy Kelley, AJ Styles addresses his upcoming match against Jimmy Uso. AJ affirms that he is standing, and if he can stand, he can fight. He acknowledges Jimmy’s sneak attacks but confidently states that he will still “rip his head off” when they face off in the ring.

– The Judgment Day make its way to the ring as we go to commercial.

Backstage:

In an office with Adam Pearce, Paul Heyman raises concerns about AJ Styles touching him and requests that Adam deal with the situation. He also inquires if there’s any truth to the rumors of a trade involving him.

LA Knight enters the office and expresses his desire to face The Miz in a match next week. Adam Pearce leaves the room, and Paul takes the opportunity to introduce himself and expresses his admiration as a fan. He punctuates it with a “YEAH,” showing his enthusiasm. Paul also conveys his willingness to assist LA Knight. Before concluding their conversation, he instructs Knight to knock on the door the next time he hears that Paul is in the room conducting business. Knight acknowledges this and responds with a resounding “YEAH.”

In the Arena:

The male members of Judgment Day are standing tall in the ring, and Damian Priest starts by calling on everyone to rise in their honor. Finn Balor chimes in, asking the crowd who could possibly be better than them, to which they respond with a resounding “nobody.” Finn proudly introduces themselves as Senor Money in the Bank and Grand Slam Finn, the reigning tag team champions. He also celebrates Dominik’s anniversary as a member of Judgment Day and his North American championship reign.

Dominik Mysterio begins to speak, but his words are somewhat drowned out by the crowd’s reaction. He talks about Rhea Ripley’s dominance as the Women’s Champion in India.

Damian Priest expresses their pride in Rhea and highlights their accomplishment in beating Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens to claim their titles, something even Roman Reigns couldn’t achieve.

Dominik tries to speak but faces boos from the Boston crowd. He asserts that they are equals and the most dominant.

The interruption comes as Butch and Ridge Holland make their entrance. Butch mentions that it’s “fight night.”

Ridge questions Dom’s claim that Judgment Day is the most dominant team in WWE and suggests they’re looking for a brawl in Beantown. He boasts about his reputation for breaking opponents. Ridge emphasizes that it’s not him they should be worried about; it’s his partner, Butch.

Finn Balor playfully dismisses the idea of worrying about Butch, but things quickly escalate as Butch grabs Finn’s hand, and Ridge clotheslines Damian Priest over the top rope. Finn quickly joins Dom on the floor as the tension between the two teams rises.

We go to commercial.

The Judgment Day vs. The Brawling Brutes

The match is joined in progress as Damian Priest sends Butch to the mat with a powerful forearm. Finn Balor tags in, and Butch targets his arm with an arm bar. Butch puts Finn’s hand on the mat and ruthlessly stomps on it. Ridge Holland tags in and takes control with a front face lock, spinning Finn around before delivering a delayed butterfly suplex. Ridge attempts to lift both Finn and Priest for a double back drop but is unsuccessful.

Damian Priest tags back in, kicking Ridge and following up with a shoulder tackle. Ridge retaliates with a shoulder tackle of his own. Priest attempts a front face lock, but Ridge goes for a suplex. Despite Ridge’s strength, Priest manages to block it and maintain control. He hits Ridge with a clothesline and some punches. Dom distracts Ridge from the apron, allowing Priest to capitalize with more offense.

Finn tags back in and gets a near fall on Ridge. He applies a reverse chin lock and transitions it into a front face lock. Ridge attempts to power his way to the corner for a tag, but Finn prevents him and lands a knee to the midsection. Ridge eventually tosses Finn away and tags in Butch.

Butch enters the ring with a kick to knock Priest off the apron and follows it up with enzuigiris in the corner. He then delivers a Shining Wizard to Finn and climbs the turnbuckles for a moonsault onto both Priest and Finn.

As the action intensifies, we head into a commercial break.

As the action unfolds, Butch executes a superplex on Finn, showing off his strength. Butch sets up for the Bitter End, but Finn manages to escape and counters with an elevated elbow drop.

Damian Priest and Ridge Holland both tag into the match, with Pretty Deadly continuing to watch in the backstage monitor. Ridge blocks Priest’s forearms and delivers an arm-trapped overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Butch tags back in, and they execute a double team move on Priest, resulting in a near fall.

Priest responds with a cyclone kick to Butch, earning himself a near fall. He follows up with an uppercut and knocks Ridge off the apron. Priest then hits a side headlock driver for another near fall. Butch stomps on Priest’s hand and delivers a dropkick. Finn Balor tags in, and Butch German suplexes him. Dom gets on the apron once more, leading to a forearm exchange between Dom and Butch. Finn manages to get a near fall on Butch with a roll-up.

Finn unleashes his signature moves, hitting a sling blade and a dropkick. He ascends to the top turnbuckle but misses the Coup de Grace, allowing Butch to roll him up for a near fall.

Butch retaliates with an enzuigiri, but Finn answers with a Pele kick. Damian Priest tags back in and attempts to hit South of Heaven, but Butch counters with an enzuigiri. Ridge gets involved with a kick to Priest, and Finn knocks Butch off the turnbuckles.

Damian Priest recovers and executes South of Heaven on Butch, and then he hits South of Heaven on Butch onto Ridge. Finn Balor follows up with the Coup de Grace, securing the three-count for his team.

Winners: The Judgment Day

After the match, Bobby Lashley’s entrance music fills the arena, and he makes his way to the stage alongside Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. They proceed down the ramp and head to the ring. Bobby Lashley says that The Bloodline may be falling apart, but it won’t be Judgment Day taking over; it will be them.

Backstage:

In the backstage area, Mia Yim, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows are seen, and AJ Styles approaches them. AJ questions whether they are aware of what’s happening, referring to Jimmy Uso’s sneak attack from behind. Karl and Luke offer their apologies, but AJ is visibly frustrated and knocks a phone away. Karl reminds AJ that he had warned him not to get involved, and AJ reflects on their history of having each other’s backs. However, he decides that if this is how things are going to be, he doesn’t want them anywhere near his match.

We go to commercial.

– We are back with a look at photos and video from today’s show in India.

– Next week, John Cena will be on the Grayson Waller Effect.  Miz faces LA Knight.  Iyo Sky faces Asuka for the Women’s Title in two weeks.

– Asuka is in the back earlier tonight and she speaks in Japanese and then she says that they forgot that she was the champion and she gets a rematch.  She says that Iyo has her title, but in two weeks, she is taking it back.  She says no one is ready for Asuka.

Jimmy Uso makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.

 Jimmy Uso vs. AJ Styles

Jimmy Uso and AJ Styles engage in a series of high-impact moves and counters. Jimmy misses a superkick attempt, and AJ takes advantage by punching Jimmy while he’s caught in the ropes. AJ then delivers a hard kick to the back of Jimmy’s leg, causing him to land heavily on the mat before rolling out to the floor. AJ follows Jimmy to the outside, and Jimmy surprises him with an inside cradle for a near fall. Jimmy attempts another roll-up, using the ropes for leverage, but the referee doesn’t make the count. AJ responds with punches and chops before executing a suplex. He follows it up with kicks and a backbreaker on Jimmy.

Jimmy counters with a chop and a headbutt, earning a near fall. He retreats to the floor for a breather, and AJ responds with a baseball slide, sending Jimmy into the ringside area. AJ then positions himself on the apron, attempting a sliding knee strike, but Jimmy counters with a superkick.

Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa make their way to the stage to observe the match closely. Jimmy sends AJ’s head into the ring steps, using any means necessary to gain the upper hand.

We head into a commercial break.

As the action unfolds in the ring, AJ Styles and Jimmy Uso continue to battle fiercely:

AJ unleashes a flurry of punches and chops on Jimmy. Jimmy responds with a back body drop. At ringside, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa are watching the match closely.

Jimmy gains control with punches and follows up with a running hip strike in the corner, earning a near fall. He then applies a headlock, but AJ fights back with elbow strikes. Jimmy pulls AJ down to the mat and rubs his forearm across the bridge of AJ’s nose, trying to wear him down. Jimmy transitions into a reverse chin lock, applying pressure on AJ.

AJ manages to counter with a belly-to-back suplex, causing both men to be momentarily down. Jimmy says something to AJ, who responds with a fiery exchange of slaps. Jimmy counters with a dragon whip, but AJ retaliates with a Pele Kick. AJ clotheslines Jimmy over the top rope to the floor and then hits a slingshot forearm, positioning himself in front of Solo Sikoa. AJ sends Jimmy back into the ring and gears up for the Phenomenal Forearm, but he hesitates, glancing at Solo and Paul at ringside. Jimmy moves out of the way, and AJ rolls through.

AJ executes an Ushigoroshi for a near fall, displaying his incredible athleticism. He follows up with a clothesline in the corner, but Jimmy responds with a thrust kick and an uppercut for a near fall. Jimmy attempts to lift AJ onto his shoulders, but AJ counters with a series of strikes. Jimmy blocks a backfist attempt and hits a headbutt. AJ recovers and delivers a DDT for another near fall.

AJ makes his way to the apron, preparing for the Phenomenal Forearm. However, he shifts his focus to Solo and Paul at ringside. Jimmy takes advantage with a superkick and continues to glance at Solo and Paul. Jimmy chokes AJ in the ropes, attempting to distract the referee, but Solo remains unresponsive. AJ falls to the outside, and Solo walks past both AJ and Jimmy without getting involved.

AJ seizes the opportunity to hit Jimmy and Solo with a strike. He then moves toward Paul Heyman and sends Jimmy into the ring post. AJ positions himself for the Phenomenal Forearm and successfully connects, securing the three-count and claiming victory in this intense contest.

Winner:  AJ Styles

Following the match, AJ Styles exits the ring as Solo Sikoa enters. However, before any confrontation can occur between them, Damian Priest ambushes AJ in the aisle. Both Priest and Finn Balor join forces and send AJ Styles back into the ring.

Solo Sikoa takes advantage of the situation and delivers a powerful Samoan Spike to AJ Styles as we go to credits.

–– WWE has announced the following ––

• Fallout from Payback
• Jimmy Uso vs. AJ Styles
• WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY and Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair and Shotzi
• Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Finn Balor and Damian Priest vs. Ridge Holland and Butch in a non-title match

9/8 WWE SmackDown Results