Smackdown – May 27

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*Live from Little Rock, AK.

*The Usos to the ring…they thank Roman for letting them do it all on their own…they pivot to a (seemingly) genuine “thank you” to the Universe to celebrate their 12^th Anniversary with the company…then right back to heel mode to say they never needed anybody…Shinsuke Nakamura interrupts to challenge the Usos for a tag title match with his new partner, Riddle…the brawl is on…Nakamura & Riddle clear the ring.

*Shotzi doesn’t like Raquel getting another shot at Ronda…she tries to rile up Shayna Baszler, Xia Li, Aliyah, & Natalya backstage.

*Shinsuke Nakamura & Riddle backstage with Kayla…they miss their normal partners, but this new team has big potential.

*Shotzi gets locked in the locker room by Aliyah as Shayna & Natty head to the ring.

(1)  Raquel Rodriguez vs. Ronda Rousey…CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS MATCH…ends in a NO CONTEST…when Shayna Baszler & Natalya attack both competitors (00:53) as we go to break.

(2)  Ronda Rousey & Raquel Rodriguez defeat Shayna Baszler & Natalya…Raquel hits the Chingona Bomb (which has apparently been re-named) on Shayna for the win (>03:25…match started during commercial).

*New Day backstage with Megan…their partner could be anyone…& the element of surprise is part of their plan.

(3)  Los Lotharios defeat Jinder Mahaal & Shanky…while Angel is dancing for the ring announcer at ringside & Shanky heads out to attack him…Humberto hits a Springboard Head Kick on Jinder for the win (02:17)…AFTER…Jinder chews out Shanky again…Shanky gets Jinder to leave him alone with an angry glance…then returns to dancing for the crowd & ring announcer.

*Max Dupri gets the good news from Adam Pearce that his contract is good to go & therefore Maximum Male Models can begin recruiting the next generation of WWE Superstars.

*The Kevin Owens Show welcomes Locker Room Leader & Bloodline representative, Sami Zayn…these best friends quickly break down when Sami refuses to come to Raw to help KO expose the Ezekiel/Elias lie…Sami walks off…KO stuns a pair of stagehands clearing his set.

(4)  Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser defeat Ricochet & Drew Gulak…Kaiser delivers a running kick to the chest of a kneeling Gulak for the win (06:24)…AFTER…Gunther boots Ricochet in the face and Kaiser delivers another PK to Gulak.

*Sami Zayn confronts the Usos backstage…wants to become an “Honorary Uce”…the twins have no issue with the idea…Sami is ecstatic.

*Memorial Day video package…gratitude to those who served.

(5)  New Day & Drew McIntyre defeat Sheamus, Butch, & Ridge Holland (are we really making “Brawling Brutes” a thing?)…McIntyre hits the Claymore on Holland…Woods follows with the Limit Break elbow drop on Holland for the win (11:35).

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WWE RAW PREVIEW – May 30, 2022

+ Lacey Evans returns to in-ring action

+ The Usos (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Riddle – Championship Contenders Match

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WWE SmackDown PREVIEW – June 3, 2022

+ Madcap Moss returns

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WWE HELL IN A CELL P.L.E. PREVIEW – June 5, 2022 – Chicago, IL.

+ Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins – inside Hell in a Cell

+ Bianca Belair (c) vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch – Triple Threat Match for the Raw Women’s Championship

+ Omos vs. Bobby Lashley – MVP Picks the Stipulation

+ Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel

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