WWE recorded several matches and segments tonight for the November 28th episode of SmackDown, held at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. This was arranged to give the wrestlers an extra day off during the Thanksgiving weekend. Here are the spoilers from the taping:
– Tournament quarterfinals featured Jey Uso versus Rusev, where Uso won decisively with a Spear and Splash, receiving a warm crowd reaction.
– Backstage, The Miz and R-Truth both vie for a spot left open due to Sheamus’ injury in the Last Time is Now tournament. Although Truth’s name was initially drawn, Miz cunningly swapped it with his own when Truth wasn’t looking.
– Chelsea Green celebrated becoming the new U.S. Women’s Champion, boldly declaring herself the greatest women’s champ in North America. Jade Cargill challenged and ultimately eliminated Chelsea’s title claim.
– Another backstage segment focused on the babyfaces participating in the Women’s War Games match.
– Miz took Sheamus’ place in the tournament, with The Knights winning their match to advance.
– Heels involved in the Women’s WarGames match also appeared in a backstage segment.
– In a Wargames Advantage match, Charlotte Flair faced Asuka in a rematch of their WrestleMania 34 bout for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, with Charlotte securing a straightforward victory.
– A 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match featured Motor City Machine Guns, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix against Solo Chicoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Tara Tonga, and JC Mateo. Sami Zayn was the last survivor on his team, eliminating a couple of opponents before Solo collected the final win. Following the match, Wyatt Six appeared and defeated Cicor.
Fan Take: This episode’s surprises and tournament developments highlight WWE’s strategy to keep storylines fresh and engaging around the holiday period. For fans, it signals exciting shifts in championship narratives and potential new rivalries that could shape the future of WWE programming.
