Friday Night edition of WWE SmackDown event took place on the 7th of February 2025 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. There were matches and moments that had great consequences for the upcoming Elimination Chamber PPV and WrestleMania 41. Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair came back to the blue brand after winning their respective Royal Rumble matches.
Match Card and Results of WWE SmackDown: 7th February 2025
There were important matches relevant to the Elimination Chamber premium live event and beginning of a new feud. The important bouts of the night are as follows:
Pretty Deadly vs. DIY
This segment on WWE SmackDown begins with the interaction of DIY with the audience which was interrupted by Pretty Deadly and after a few exchange of words the match was officially set on the spot. If Pretty Deadly won this match they would get an opportunity to challenge for the tag team championships. After an entertaining match, Pretty Deadly manages to win and will soon get their opportunity for the championships.
Result : Pretty Deadly defeats DIY
Jimmy Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre switched to SmackDown from RAW and addressed his point and talk about Royal Rumble elimination with the audience. After interrupted by Jimmy Uso and LA Knight, we saw a triple threat match between them which became the keys for the Elimination Chamber PPV challenge.
McIntyre’s suplex to LA Knights and Jimmy Uso from the top rope was the highlight of the match. The Scottish Warrior smartly converted the BFT of LA Knight on Jimmy Uso with his own finisher claymore kick to LA Knight to get the win. He thus became the third person to advance for the men’s Elimination Chamber match after John Cena and CM Punk.
Result : Drew McIntyre pins LA Knight
Bianca Belair vs. Piper Niven
The match was a women’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match between Belair and Niven. K.O.D finisher to Niven by lifting her from the corner of the ring to the middle was an eye catching moment and highlight of the match. Belair won this match and showed the potential strength she has.
Result : Belair defeated Niven
Alexa Bliss vs Candice LeRae
Alexa Bliss, came back to WWE after two years and appeared as a surprise entry in the Royal Rumble. On WWE SmackDown she got an opportunity to fight Candice LeRae which was a qualifying match for the Women’s Elimination Chamber. Alexa Bliss converted this match in her favor with her new finisher Sister Abigail on LeRae and qualified for the Elimination Chamber match.
Result : Alexa Bliss defeats Candice LeRae
5 Key Takeaways from the latest episode of WWE SmackDown
Check out the key takeaways from WWE SmackDown:
1. Jey Uso continues his march – Jey Uso opened the show to great applause, reveling in his glory after his Royal Rumble victory. Uso and Rhodes both were a part of a tag-team in the past but now could compete against each other at WrestleMania 41. Apart from that, Jey looked bonafide towards Rhoades throughout the segment.
2. Elimination Chamber Qualifiers Heat Up – In the women’s division, two huge qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber spot went down last night. Bianca Belair earned her spot over Piper Niven by giving her a stunning K.O.D while Alexa Bliss returned to winning ways with a victory over Candice LeRae.
In the men’s division, a triple threat match between Jimmy Uso, LA Knight and Drew McIntyre ended in favor of the Scottish Warrior. McIntyre finished the match with his Claymore kick.
These matches have paved the road for an exciting Elimination Chamber matches.
3. The Bloodline’s Shadow at Ringside – Breaking Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes’ moment was The Bloodline, led by Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga, harking back to their plan to reclaim championship gold. The heated argument leads to the tag team match which became the main event of the night. Jey and Rhodes won the match but Solo Sikoa surprisingly returned with a violent Samoan Spike. It added spice to the moment and a hint at a match between the members involved.
4. Kevin Owens in Tumult – An emotional promo of Owens spoke about the reason for the fallout between him and Sami Zayn at Royal Rumble 2025. Owens showed his anger by giving multiple reasons and a potential feud between these two superstars looks likely in the upcoming days. It could probably be featured at the Show of Shows.
5. Charlotte Flair’s Dominance Declared – Charlotte Flair addressed the fans after winning the Royal Rumble that why she is still very much dominant in the women’s division. She not only called out Tiffany Stratton but also deemed her competitors unworthy individuals. This black mark sets her quest for future title implications while aiding in her endeavor towards her acceptance as a top box-office attraction for WWE.
This week’s edition of WWE SmackDown was a night full of matches that set the tone for the upcoming events. It sets the mood for the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, leading up to WrestleMania 41.
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