WWE Friday Night SmackDown #1203

WWE SmackDown Report: Imperium Reigns Supreme in Seattle

September 9, 2022 - Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, USA

The WWE's flagship television show, SmackDown, brought the action-packed excitement to the Emerald City as it emanated from the Climate Pledge Arena. A packed house witnessed an electrifying card featuring a mix of thrilling tag team matches and intense singles contests.

Match 1: Imperium (Giovanni Vinci, Gunther, and Ludwig Kaiser) vs. The Brawling Brutes (Butch, Ridge Holland, and Sheamus)

The evening kicked off with the dominant forces of Imperium facing off against The Brawling Brutes in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. The German powerhouse trio, led by Giovanni Vinci, showcased their impressive cohesion as they dismantled their opponents.

In a match that lasted 19:05, Imperium's superior tag team skills allowed them to take control early on. Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser delivered devastating combinations to the Brutes, while Vinci capitalized on his agility to evade the attacks and strike from unexpected angles. The Brawling Brutes' valiant efforts ultimately fell short as Imperium secured the victory.

Match 2: Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne)

The action-packed atmosphere continued with a Non-Title Tag Team Match featuring Aliyah, the fiery up-and-comer, paired with the formidable Raquel Rodriguez against the cunning duo of Toxic Attraction.

In this 5-minute encounter, Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez demonstrated their growing chemistry as they took down Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne. The two teams exchanged moves, but the experience and strength of Aliyah and Rodriguez proved too much for the challengers. A series of high-flying maneuvers and power moves culminated in a decisive victory for the winners.

Match 3: WWE SmackDown Women's Title #1 Contendership Fatal Five-Way Elimination Match

The main event of the evening saw an all-star cast of female competitors vying for the right to challenge for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. The participants were Lacey Evans, Natalya, Sonya Deville, Xia Li, and Ronda Rousey.

In a thrilling 4:40-minute contest, the action unfolded with each competitor seeking to outmaneuver their opponents. A series of high-flying moves, submissions, and near-falls kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, it was Ronda Rousey who emerged victorious, eliminating her opponents one by one.

Match 4: Hit Row (Ashante Adonis) and The Street Profits (Top Dolla) vs. Los Lotharios (Angel) and Maximum Male Models (Humberto)

The energy in the arena remained electric as the evening's final tag team match took center stage. Hit Row, led by Ashante Adonis, joined forces with The Street Profits' Top Dolla to take on the unorthodox pairing of Los Lotharios (Angel) and Maximum Male Models (Humberto).

This 8:35-minute encounter showcased a thrilling blend of high-flying acrobatics, technical grappling, and physicality. In the end, it was Hit Row and The Street Profits who prevailed, their diverse skillset proving too much for their opponents.

Match 5: Drew McIntyre vs. Solo Sikoa

The evening concluded with a highly anticipated singles contest between two of WWE's most dominant forces, Drew McIntyre and Solo Sikoa. This 10:35-minute battle saw both competitors trading blows in an intense, hard-hitting affair.

In the end, it was Drew McIntyre who emerged victorious, his technical prowess and sheer strength proving too much for Solo Sikoa to overcome.

As the curtain closed on another action-packed SmackDown, fans left the Climate Pledge Arena eager for more thrilling encounters between these talented superstars. Until next time, that's all from Seattle!

— Henry Winter, zohash.com Sports Journalist

Card Details

• Date: 09 Sep 2022
• Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
• Arena: Climate Pledge Arena
• Type: TV-Show
• Broadcast Type: Live
• Broadcast Date: 09 Sep 2022

Matches

1. Imperium (Giovanni Vinci, Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser) defeat The Brawling Brutes (Butch, Ridge Holland and Sheamus) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 19:05

2. Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez defeat Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) in a Non Title Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 05:00

3. Ronda Rousey defeat Lacey Evans, Natalya, Sonya Deville and Xia Li in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title #1 Contendership Fatal Five Way Elimination Match
   Match Time: 04:40

4. Hit Row and The Street Profits (Ashante Adonis and Top Dolla) defeat Los Lotharios and Maximum Male Models (Angel and Humberto) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 08:35

5. Drew McIntyre defeat Solo Sikoa in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 10:35