SmackDown – Feb 10

SmackDown – Feb 10

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*Paul Heyman opens the show in the ring with Roman’s titles over his shoulders…the Island of Relevancy is under a 2-prong attack, from Sami on SmackDown & Cody on Raw…Sami Zayn sneaks into the ring behind Heyman…says if this was a month ago, the Bloodline would have attacked him by now…but Roman’s days are numbered & the Bloodline knows it…Roman doesn’t have to worry about Cody, because Sami will be the one to take him down.

(1)  Drew McIntyre & Sheamus def. Hit Row…McIntyre takes out Top Dolla with a Claymore, but Sheamus is legal…he delivers a Brogue Kick to Adonis for the win (02:54)…AFTER…the Viking Raiders appear on the ‘tron…Valhalla says that for Drew & Sheamus, “Next week is destiny.”

*Jimmy Uso is seen backstage leaving a message for brother Jey Uso…apparently Jimmy’s not even sure if Jey will show up for their title defense tonight.

*Karrion Kross plans to make Rey Mysterio suffer as Kross wins the fatal 4-way tonight to earn a shot at the Intercontinental Championship.

(2)  Lacey Evans def. Carmen Harress…Evans sinks in the Cobra Clutch for the submission win (02:08)…AFTER…Lacey takes her time releasing the hold.

*Jimmy Uso still can’t get in touch with Jey…Paul Heyman asks why no one came to help him when Sami cornered him…Jimmy was trying to get in touch with Jey.

*Sonya Deville bitching at Adam Pearce about not being in the Elimination Chamber…Chelsea Green approaches…she’s looking for the SmackDown “manager” to file a complaint about the Raw manager…Pearce explains that he runs both shows…and to shut them both up, he books them to team together against Liv Morgan & Raquel tonight.

(3)  The Usos def. Braun Strowman & Ricochet…retain their SmackDown Tag Team Championship…Jey comes through the crowd during the introductions & immediately hugs Jimmy…Strowman misses Jey with the Strowman Express & goes flying across the announce desk…Jimmy & Ricochet struggle on the buckles…Jey makes a blind tag…Ricochet shoves Jimmy off the buckles & lands a Shooting Star Press…but Jey is legal & hits an immediate Uso Splash for the win (13:17).

*Rey Mysterio says Karrion Kross is a big man, but nothing will keep him from winning tonight & going on to win the Intercontinental Championship.

*Natalya to the ring…Shayna took something from her (months from her career after a broken nose) so Natty took something from her…a spot in the Elimination Chamber…calls Shayna a “knock-off Ronda Rousey”…Shayna Baszler to the ring, tired of being compared to Ronda…Ronda Rousey to the ring…Shayna holds Ronda back for a second before suckerpunching Natty…it’s a 2-on-1 beating & Natty gets laid out.

*Jey Uso runs into Sami Zayn on his way out of the building…Sami warns Jey that Roman will never forget Jey walking away & that meant the world to Sami…says Jey doesn’t have to go down with the ship…Sami says he acknowledges Jey…Sami gets a fist-bump & leaves.

*LA Knight backstage with Megan…he’s done talking about Bray Wyatt…only wants to talks about the future…and the future is LA Knight…YEAH!

(4)  Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan def. Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville…Chelsea takes a Chingona Bomb, ob-LIV-ion, then Raquel powerbombs Liv onto Chelsea…Liv hooks a leg for the win (04:10).

*Madcap Moss backstage with Emma…he looks great & feels great…so naturally he’s going to win tonight, then take Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship.

*Charlotte sits down with Michael Cole, 50 days from meeting Rhea Ripley at Mania…Charlotte says she’s still on a level above Rhea & will put her in her place once & for all at Mania.

(5)  Madcap Moss def. Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross, & Santos Escobar…in a FATAL 4-WAY INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDER MATCH…Scarlett trips Rey from outside & the distraction allows Kross to deliver the KrossHammer to the back of Rey’s head…Kross gets bodyblocked out of the ring by Santos…Moss drops an elbow from the top buckle on Rey for the win (12:58)…AFTER…

*Paul Heyman approaches Jimmy Uso…Paul just got off the phone with Roman Reigns…Roman says Jimmy & Jey should stay home next week when SmackDown is in Montreal, because “sometimes you see things on TV that you miss when you’re in the arena.”

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WWE SmackDown PREVIEW – Feb. 17, 2023 – Montreal, Quebec

+ Gunther (c) vs. Madcap Moss – for the Intercontinental Championship

+ Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. Viking Raiders

+ Natalya & Shotzi vs. Shayna Baszler & Ronda Rousey