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WWE Friday Night SmackDown #1201

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WWE SmackDown Report: Ricochet Shines, Women's Tag Team Title Tournament Heats Up

August 26, 2022 - Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA

In front of a raucous crowd at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, World Wrestling Entertainment delivered an action-packed episode of SmackDown that will be remembered for weeks to come. The night featured a mix of high-flying matches, intense rivalries, and a dash of drama, as the WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament reached new heights.

Match 1: Ricochet defeats Happy Corbin in a Singles Match (12:20)

The show opened with a thrilling singles match between Ricochet and Happy Corbin. The high-flying Ricochet showcased his signature moves, including a breathtaking 630° splash to secure the victory over the lumbering Corbin. This bout set the tone for an evening filled with exciting action.

Match 2: Natalya and Sonya Deville defeat Dana Brooke and Tamina, Doudrop and Nikki ASH and Shotzi and Xia Li in a Fatal Four Way Tag Team Second Chance Match (3:10)

The first of two tag team matches on the card saw Natalya and Sonya Deville emerge victorious from a chaotic fatal four-way contest. The teams of Dana Brooke and Tamina, Doudrop and Nikki ASH, Shotzi and Xia Li, all clashed in a match that was as much about survival as it was about winning. In the end, Natalya's technical grappling skills proved too much for her opponents.

Match 3: Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez defeat Natalya and Sonya Deville in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament Semi Final Match (8:00)

The stakes were raised in the second tag team match as the WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament reached its semi-final stage. Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez overcame the formidable duo of Natalya and Sonya Deville, showcasing their impressive chemistry and teamwork to secure a hard-fought victory.

Match 4: Drew McIntyre defeats Sami Zayn in a Singles Match (10:20)

The main event saw Drew McIntyre put his reputation on the line against the cunning Sami Zayn. The two Superstars clashed in an intense match, with McIntyre's power and aggression eventually proving too much for Zayn's quickness and guile. In the end, McIntyre emerged victorious, maintaining his undefeated streak.

As the night drew to a close, the WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament took center stage once more, as the winners of this episode's matches look ahead to their respective semi-final showdowns. With so much on the line, expect the drama and tension to build as we approach the tournament finals. For now, it's been an unforgettable night in Detroit, with Ricochet shining bright like a beacon of excellence.

Final Thoughts

An electrifying episode of SmackDown came to a close, with Ricochet's star turn setting the tone for an evening filled with excitement and unpredictability. The WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament reached new heights, as the women's division continues to steal the show. As we look ahead to the tournament's next phase, one thing is certain: the drama will only intensify, and the action will be non-stop.

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Card Details

  • Date: 26 Aug 2022
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Little Caesars Arena
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 26 Aug 2022

Matches

  1. Ricochet defeat Happy Corbin in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:20

  2. Natalya and Sonya Deville defeat Dana Brooke and Tamina, Doudrop and Nikki ASH and Shotzi and Xia Li in a Fatal Four Way Tag Team Second Chance Match
    Match Time: 03:10

  3. Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez(C) defeat Natalya and Sonya Deville in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 08:00

  4. Drew McIntyre defeat Sami Zayn in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:20