WWE taped the November 28 “Black Friday” edition of Friday Night SmackDown following the live broadcast in Denver, Colorado on November 21. According to spoilers from PWInsider, the show featured significant developments in the “Last Time is Now” tournament and the final build to Survivor Series.
In the tournament quarterfinals, Jey Uso defeated Rusev to advance. Later in the night, LA Knight defeated The Miz, who replaced the injured Sheamus after an argument with R-Truth backstage regarding who would take the spot.
The women’s division saw a celebration. Chelsea Green’s “grand inauguration” to celebrate her second reign as Women’s United States Champion was interrupted by Jade Cargill, who laid Green out. In WarGames developments, Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka to secure the entry advantage for the heel team. Backstage segments featuring both the babyface and heel women’s teams were also taped to hype the upcoming cage match.
The main event was a traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match. The new Bloodline faction, consisting of Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo, defeated the team of Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, Chris Sabin, and Alex Shelley. Sikoa was the sole survivor for his team, continuing his momentum heading into the quarterfinals of the Cena tournament on Raw.
This episode will air just 24 hours before Survivor Series: WarGames. The “Last Time is Now” tournament will conclude next month at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, where the winner will face John Cena in his retirement match at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. Here are the full spoilers:
The Last Time is Now tournament quarterfinals: Jey Uso defeated Rusev.
Backstage segment with The Miz and R-Truth, where they argued over who would replace the injured Sheamus in the Last Time is Now match against LA Knight.
Chelsea Green’s title celebration ended with Jade Cargill laying Green out.
Backstage segment with the babyface women’s WarGames team.
The Last Time is Now tournament quarterfinals: LA Knight defeated The Miz
Backstage segment with the heel women’s WarGames team.
Women’s WarGames advantage match: Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka.
Five-on-five Survivor Series elimination match: Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo defeated Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, Chris Sabin, and Alex Shelley. Sikoa was the sole survivor.
