New Delhi: With more qualifying fights, including a meaty and exciting main event, and exciting in-ring action, this week’s Friday Night SmackDown edition carried on the path to the Elimination Chamber. There were some big match-ups and some brilliant segments where the opening one featured Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu. In the other segment, it was Kevin Owens who had issued a challenge to his bestfriend, or maybe, ex-best friend, Sami Zayn.
Opening segment of the show Ft. Cody, Fatu, McIntyre
Solo Sikoa pulls up, with Jacob Fatu saying he wants the first word with him on ‘family business’
Cody Rhodes says Jacob can get the first word, but he will get the lastpic.twitter.com/2iWV0bkXkB
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) February 15, 2025
In order to think about the Men’s Elimination Chamber, which will choose his opponent at WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes enters the ring. He brings up Drew McIntyre in the middle, almost as an afterthought. As a result, McIntyre confronts Rhodes with the same issue. After that, Jacob Fatu walks over to the ring. Jacob Fatu then declares that he will qualify and win the chamber as he descends into the ring. When the crowd finally witness Solo Sikoa entering the arena, Fatu expresses his want to speak with him before Cody does.
Chelsea Green vs Naomi
It was a qualifying match for the Women’s Elimination Chamber. Piper Niven was on Chelsea Green’s side, and Bianca Belair was on Naomi’s. The two gifted competitors engaged in a back-and-forth, high-stakes duel. However, the X-Factor and split-legged moonsault on Chelsea Green ultimately proved to be the decisive factor in Naomi’s victory.
Motor City Machine Guns vs Los Garza
Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelly and Chris Sabin) faced off against Angel and Berto in a tag bout. The thrilling tag team combat was riveting, and MCMG won by executing a double-team move.
LA Knight vs The Miz
US Champion Shinsuke Nakamura watched from ringside as LA Knight and The Miz engaged in a heated segment and verbal altercation. SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis came out to declare the bout official after each claimed a shot at the title. In the end, LA Knight delivered a BFT on The Miz to win and possibly earn a future WWE United States title fight versus Nakamura. It was an excellent demonstration of in-ring action.
R-Truth vs Carmello Hayes
The newest SmackDown cast member is R-Truth. They got into a fight backstage earlier in the evening, which led to this match. Carmelo Hayes successfully connected with a top-rope maneuver to win the match after holding his own against the WWE veteran.
Kevin Owens challenges Sami Zayn
Not doing so good? pic.twitter.com/ik6JsPbyTI
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) February 15, 2025
After providing an update on his neck condition, Sami Zayn promised to hold Kevin Owens accountable. Owens responded to Zayn by challenging him to a bout at the WWE Elimination Chamber event in a video posted from his X account.
Nia Jax vs Women’s champion Tiffany Stratton
CHARLOTTE FLAIR CHOOSES TIFFANY STRATTON FOR WRESTLEMANIA!pic.twitter.com/sUUBiiPtVe
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) February 15, 2025
Tiffany Stratton’s WWE Women’s Championship was up for grabs in this match, which Charlotte Flair watched from backstage. It was an amazing showdown. Tiffany Stratton persevered through several near-falls and returned for more despite Jax’s intimidating strength and power. The bout ended in a disqualification after Candige LeRae attacked Stratton as she attempted the Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Trish Stratus, who had been sitting ringside, stepped in to save her just as the two were about to destroy her.
However, when the WWE officials arrived to separate her, Nia Jax was able to put her down. Charlotte Flair then came down to the ring and sat on a chair in the ring. She started mocking the Women’s champion and stated that she will be choosing to face Tiffany at Wrestlemania 41, for her Championship.
Damien Priest vs Braun Strowman vs Jacob Fatu
DAMIAN PRIEST IS GOING TO THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER
One spot remains, which will go to either Seth Rollins or Finn Balor…pic.twitter.com/1HXMkhql0M
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) February 15, 2025
It was a qualifying match for the Men’s Elimination Chamber. It was a scene of complete mayhem and destruction. Each of the three men employed every move in their toolbox to defeat the other. With a great chance hanging in the balance, the action poured all over ringside. During the contest, Jacob Fatu demonstrated significant dominance. Solo Sikoa unexpectedly attacked Braun Strowman with the Samoan Spike near the finish of the fight.
After that, he unintentionally defeated Tama Tonga, which caused friction with Jacob Fatu, who also witnessed Cody Rhodes emerge and defeat Solo. In the midst of the confusion, Damien Priest defeated Strowman with a South of Haven Chokeslam to secure a place in the Elimination Chamber.
High-stakes matches and surprising moments on the path to WrestleMania 41 were delivered by an action-packed WWE SmackDown that was influenced by significant WrestleMania decisions, fierce Elimination Chamber qualifiers, and startling confrontations. WWE Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
