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WWE Friday Night SmackDown #1205
- Authors
- Name
- Tails Azimuth
The Vivint Smart Home Arena Erupts as the WWE Universe Converges on Salt Lake City
September 23rd, 2022 - The city of Salt Lake City played host to a night of unbridled excitement and electrifying action as World Wrestling Entertainment descended upon the Vivint Smart Home Arena for a thrilling evening of professional wrestling. With the cameras rolling and the crowd on the edge of their seats, the WWE Universe bore witness to five matches that showcased the very best of what this beloved sport has to offer.
The Night Begins with a Bang: Liv Morgan Takes Down Lacey Evans
In the opening bout of the evening, fan favorite Liv Morgan faced off against the cunning Lacey Evans in a non-title match that promised high-flying action and technical grappling. The two competitors delivered exactly that, trading holds and moves in a thrilling contest that left the crowd on their feet. In the end, it was Morgan's superior agility and quickness that proved to be the deciding factor, as she emerged victorious with an impressive pin at 8:44.
The New Day Shines Bright
Next up, the dynamic duo of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, collectively known as The New Day, took on the Maximum Male Models (ma.ce and man.soor) in a tag team match that showcased the incredible chemistry between these two WWE stalwarts. With their trademark blend of high-flying athleticism and slick teamwork, The New Day proved too much for their opponents, finishing off ma.ce and man.soor with a picture-perfect combination of moves at 3:18.
Braun Strowman Crushes Otis
In the third match of the evening, the towering Braun Strowman put his incredible power on full display as he took on the rugged Otis in a singles contest that promised nothing but destruction. And destroy they did - with both men trading heavy blows and slams in an action-packed bout that left the crowd gasping in awe. In the end, it was Strowman's sheer strength that proved too much for Otis, as he dispatched his opponent with a thunderous Running Powerslam at 5:45.
Raquel Rodriguez Shines with a Quick Victory
Following the intermission, Raquel Rodriguez took on Dakota Kai in a singles match that promised an intense and physical contest. And while Kai did her best to keep up with the formidable Rodriguez, it was ultimately the latter who emerged victorious - thanks to a lightning-quick pin at just 2:01.
The Usos Retain SmackDown Tag Team Titles
In the main event of the evening, the reigning WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) put their titles on the line against the challenger Brawling Brutes (Butch and Ridge Holland). With both teams bringing their A-game to the table, this match was an absolute barnburner - featuring all sorts of aerial stunts, high-impact moves, and bone-crunching slams. In the end, it was The Usos who emerged victorious, retaining their titles with a thrilling 14:10 victory that left the crowd on its feet.
And so, another night in the books for the WWE Universe - one that will be remembered for months to come as fans continue to relive the highlights of this unforgettable evening. Until next time, zohash.com readers... SOLD OUT!
Card Details
- Date: 23 Sep 2022
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Vivint Smart Home Arena
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 Sep 2022
Matches
Liv Morgan defeat Lacey Evans in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 08:44The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) defeat Maximum Male Models (ma.ce and man.soor) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 03:18Braun Strowman defeat Otis in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:45Raquel Rodriguez defeat Dakota Kai in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:01The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso)
(C)
defeat The Brawling Brutes (Butch and Ridge Holland) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 14:10