WWE SmackDown
September 29, 2023
Golden 1 Center
Sacramento, CA
Welcome to our live coverage of WWE SmackDown. As always, we will have the results up immediately after every match. Refresh this page often to see updated results.
Tonight on WWE SmackDown:
Rey Mysterio defends his U.S. Title against Santos Escobar
John Cena returns to SmackDown
Charlotte Flair vs Bayley
Bobby Lashley appears on The Grayson Waller Effect
Our live coverage begins at 8 PM EST
In the ring, Paul Heyman said John Cena is having transportation issues, so he’s not here now, but will be here later. AJ Styles is not here because he’s lying in a hospital bed. Jimmy Uso grabbed the microphone from Heyman and said Cena is not here because he’s afraid of me. Karl Anderson charged the ring and attacked Jimmy. Anderson challenged either Jimmy or Solo. Solo told Jimmy he better handle this or I’ll handle this for you.
Jimmy Uso (w/ Solo Sikoa & Paul Heyman) vs Karl Anderson
Jimmy Uso superkicked Anderson and gave him a splash of the top rope to pin him. After the match, Anderson tried to attack Jimmy, but Solo came in and spiked him.
===Winner: Jimmy Uso
On their way up the aisle, Michin came out and slapped Jimmy before going into the ring to check on Anderson.
Backstage, Santos Escobar said it’s been his dream to face Rey Mysterio with the championship on the line, and now he has a chance to make his dream come true.
The Grayson Waller Effect: Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley said apparently he made a mistake in choosing The Street Profits to join him and do whatever it takes to win. Grayson Waller said maybe you’re looking for a tag team like myself and Austin Theory. Lashley said I know Theory and I’m going to pass. The Street Profits came to the ring. Lashley told them I don’t want to hear excuses. If you want something out of me, prove it. Lashley left the ring. The Street Profits followed. Lashley turned around to see them but kept walking.
Austin Theory (w/ Grayson Waller) vs Cameron Grimes
Grimes clotheslined Theory over the top rope and kicked him in the chest. While they were outside the ring, Waller came over to distract Grimes which allowed Theory to throw Grimes into the ring post. Theory threw Grimes into the ring and gave him the A-Town down to pin him.
===Winner: Austin Theory
After the match, Theory shoved Dragon Lee who was on the other side of the barricade. Lee shoved him back before the referee separated them.
Backstage, Rey Mysterio said he knows how hard Santos has worked to get here, but he is going to give him the fight of his life.
Backstage, Jimmy Uso attacked Ashante “Thee” Adonis and Solo put him threw a table
United States Championship Match
Rey Mysterio (Champion) vs Santos Escobar
Zelina Vega was at ringside applauding both men during the introduction and Dragon Lee was shown still on the other side of the barricade. Rey gave Escobar the 619, but missed a splash off the top rope. Rey blocked the Phantom Driver by rolling up Escobar for the pinfall.
===Winner: Rey Mysterio
As Mysterio and Escobar were ready to shake hands, The Street Profits attacked Rey and Escobar. Bobby Lashley came out applauding The Street Profits who then attacked Joaquin Wilder and Cruz Del Toro. Dragon Lee tried to hop the rail, but was held back by security. Lashley hugged The Street Profits afterwards.
It was announced that John Cena has landed and is on his way to the arena.
Backstage, The LWO were in the trainer’s room. Mysterio said the LWO challenged Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits at Fast Lane.
They announced that Jade Cargill has signed with WWE.
A video aired of Elton Prince making his comeback from his injured arm with #ELTONSTRONG
Charlotte Flair vs Bayley (w/ IYO SKY & Dakota Kai)
Before the match, Charlotte told Bayley you have become a stepping stone while I am still the measuring stick and you’re in my way. After I beat you tonight, I’m going to challenge IYO for the WWE Women’s Championship at Fast Lane. Bayley sunset flipped Charlotte into the turnbuckles for a two-count. Bayley gave Charlotte a series of chops before Charlotte speared her and pinned her.
===Winner: Charlotte Flair
After the match, as Damage CTRL was getting ready to go after Charlotte, Asuka hit the ring and yelled at Damage CTRL in Japanese. Bayley told Asuka if you want a Triple Threat Match at Fast Lane, then you got it. IYO told Bayley that’s not what she said.
In the ring, John Cena said if he can’t find a partner, he will fight The Bloodline in a 2 on 1 handicap match. Jimmy Uso, Solo, and Paul Heyman came down. Jimmy and Solo got on the ring apron. Jimmy told Cena you’re not going to make it to Fast Lane. Cena hit Jimmy with an elbow sending him off the apron and invited Solo into the ring. Solo charged after Cena. Cena picked him up, but Jimmy superkicked Cena. Jimmy and Solo gave Cena the hip attack in the corner sending Cena out of the ring. They put Cena on the announce table. As Solo was getting ready to splash him on the table from the top turnbuckle. LA Knight came down and attacked Solo and Jimmy. Cena got back in the ring and him and Knight tossed Solo and Jimmy out of the ring. Knight took the contract and signed it, so it will be Cena and Knight against Jimmy and Solo at Fast Lane.
