February 11, 2022 – Smackdown

*Live from New Orleans, LA.

*Sonya (in a sling) opens the show in the ring…says she petitioned WWE upper management to have Ronda Rousey suspended & fined $100,000 for attacking her last week…Adam Pearce out in front of the ‘tron to let Sonya know that Vince denied her request & accused her of abusing her power…she may not lay a hand on Naomi tonight or her job will be “in serious jeopardy”…Naomi out, gets in Sonya’s face…no restrictions on Naomi so she slaps the taste out of Sonya’s mouth.

*Los Lotharios debut a new wrinkle to their gimmick as they both kiss a female fan on the cheek while on their way to the ring…captured by the “Kiss Cam.”

(1)  Lotharios defeat New Day…Kofi attempts a sunset flip into a pin, but Angel’s momentum allows him to roll through…he jumps back into Kofi’s guard for the Roll Up win (10:44).

*Viking Raiders backstage with Megan…the Usos attack immediately, beat them down, & steal their horned crowns.

*Roman has a sit down interview with Michael Cole, who reminds Roman that Goldberg once beat Brock Lesnar in 86 seconds…Roman says two years ago Goldberg might have had a chance, but now the Head of the Table will “Goldberg” Goldberg.

(2)  Natalya defeats Aliyah…in a DUNGEON STYLE MATCH…Natalya locks in the Sharpshooter & even though Aliyah fights her way to the ropes, there’s no DQ/no rope breaks in this match so Aliyah is forced to tap for the submission win (02:55)…AFTER…Natalya continues to punish Aliyah, bringing out”The Protector” Xia Li…she hits Natalya with a series of kicks & strikes…Natalya rolls out to safety.

*The Rock narrates a Black History Month video tribute to his dad, Soul Man Rocky Johnson.

*Sami Zayn to the ring for another episode of “In Zayn”…tonight’s guests: Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs…Sami accuses Nakamura of ducking him…when Boogs grabs the mic to tell Sami to shut up, he gets shocked…the distraction allows Sami to hit a Helluva kick on Nakamura & roll out to head up the entryway.

(3)  Happy Corbin defeats Cesaro…Corbin hits End of Days for the win (>04:13…match began during commercial)…it is mentioned twice during this segment that Corbin is undefeated since hitting the jackpot that turned him “happy.”

*Madcap Moss is in the trainer’s room, trying to get himself medically excused from his match with McIntyre at the Elimination Chamber Event due to the shiner he got from last week’s Claymore…Drew McIntyre shows up with Angela & convinces Moss to admit his vision is fine…then informs Moss that their match has been made “Falls Count Anywhere.”

*Goldberg has a sit down interview with Michael Cole…Goldberg insists this comeback is not “one too many”…he will beat Roman at Elimination Chamber & then beat Brock at WrestleMania.

(4)  Charlotte defeats Naomi…retains her SmackDown Women’s Championship…Naomi misses an attempt at the Rear View…Charlotte counters with a chop block & follows with Natural Selection for the win (21:17)…AFTER…Sonya gets in Naomi’s face to tease her…Naomi attacks Sonya…Charlotte pulls Naomi off Sonya & drops her with a big boot…Sonya puts the boots to Naomi…Ronda Rousey races to the ring for the save…she clears Charlotte out & takes Sonya down…but before Ronda can armbar Sonya’s healthy limb, Charlotte pulls her to safety.

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WWE SmackDown PREVIEW – February 18, 2022

+ Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Sami Zayn – for the Intercontinental Championship

+ Roman Reigns & Goldberg Face-to-Face

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WWE  ELIMINATION CHAMBER – *Sat, February 19, 2022 – Saudi Arabia

+ Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory vs. Riddle vs. AJ Styles – Men’s Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship

+ Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Doudrop, Nikki ASH, & #6 – Women’s Elimination Chamber match…winner will face the Raw Women’s Champion at WrestleMania

+ Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lita – for the Raw Women’s Championship

+ Roman Reigns (c) vs. Goldberg – for the Universal Championship

+ The Usos (c) vs. the Viking Raiders – for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship

+ Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss – Falls Count Anywhere

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