WWE will be airing a taped episode of Friday Night SmackDown tonight on FOX due the talent and crew being in Germany for Saturday’s Bash In Berlin event. Here are the spoilers for the episode:
WWE United States Champion LA Knight came out for a promo before his open challenge. He talked about how it took 27 years for WWE to come back for a TV event in Berlin. Ludwig Kaiser answers the open challenge. He said that he’s the best in Germany and will rename the title the European Championship.
U.S. Championship: LA Knight defeated Ludwig Kaiser with the BTE.
Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews put over Legado del Fantasma (Angel & Berto) /w Elektra Lope after an assisted knee strike.
Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens had a face-to-face segment in the ring with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis.Owens stated that he didn’t want to talk about the title but rather an apparent knee injury Cody suffered during the recent European tour leading up to Bash in Berlin. Rhodes brought up Owens nearly hitting him with the title belt last week instead. Owens brought up the knee again and said if the knee is fine, why didn’t Cody take a knee as he usually does during his entrance. He talked about winning the title years ago. Rhodes asked if they will still be friends after Bash in Berlin, but Owens walked out.
Baron Corbin, Apollo Crews, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory bicker backstage. Waller and Theory teased splitting, but cooler heads prevailed.
Carmelo Hayes defeated Andrade el Idolo.
Street Fight for the women’s championship: Nia Jax defeated Michin to retain. Tiffany Straton hits the ring and hits Michin with the briefcase. She is torn about cashing in. Bayley came out to brawl with her.
