RK-Bro and The Usos converged on the blue brand, Sasha Banks & Naomi defended the Women's Tag Team Titles, Raquel Rodriguez impressed in a SmackDown Women's Title clash with Ronda Rousey, and more.
SmackDown results: May 13, 2022
Sami Zayn addresses RK-Bro on behalf of The Bloodline
Riddle def. Sami Zayn
After Sami Zayn attempted to represent The Bloodline, The Master Strategist was only able to talk himself into a one-on-one showdown with The Original Bro. Riddle overwhelmed Zayn early on, but the self-proclaimed “Locker Room Leader” deviously sent the Raw Tag Team Champion flying into the barricade with a shove off the top rope. As Zayn attempted to mount an offensive, Riddle turned it around with a Bro Derek for the win.
Ronda Rousey def. Raquel Rodriguez – SmackDown Women’s Title Match
Fresh off her “I Quit” Match victory over Charlotte Flair, Ronda Rousey pledge to be a fighting champion and offered an Open Challenge to the blue brand Women’s division. Looking to make a huge statement, Raquel Rodriguez emerged to answer the bell and showed that her impressive strength presented an incredible challenge. The newcomer nearly shocked the WWE Universe with near falls after a vertical suplex and crushing kick nearly dethroned The Baddest Woman on the Planet. Rousey would recover and roll-up Rodriguez to avoid seeing gold slip out of her hands after only five days.
Happy Corbin breaks Andre The Giant Battle Royal trophy over Madcap Moss
Sasha Banks & Naomi def. Shayna Baszler & Natalya – WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match
Natalya & Shayna Baszler set out to weaken the Women’s Tag Team Champions with recent post-match attacks on the titleholders. Sasha Banks & Naomi looked up to the task though, as they were able to match the physicality of the challengers throughout. The BOAT tried her old trick of helping leverage The Queen of Spades legs to the ropes for a pin, but the referee spotted it from the outset. The Boss would shift momentum with a backstabber to set-up Naomi for the roll-up triumph.
Butch def. Kofi Kingston
Butch is back, and he came looking for a brawl. Kofi Kingston tried to slow the charge of the raging Superstar, as Sheamus & Ridge Holland spurred him on with Fight Night chants from ringside. When the opportunity presented itself, Butch sprang into action against The New Day competitor to land a devastating finishing maneuver. Once the bell rang, Butch went back into full sprint mode until he was wrangled in by his brothers in battle this time.
The Usos and RK-Bro set date for Winner Take All Tag Team Title Unification Match
RK-Bro is coming to SmackDown for an answer to their challenge from The Bloodline
Although Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos may have triumphed in the Six-Man Tag Team Match at WrestleMania Backlash on Sunday, Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro made it clear on Raw that they have unfinished business with The Bloodline.
As a result, Randy Orton and Riddle challenged Jimmy & Jey to finally have their matchup to unify the Tag Team Titles and indicated that they are heading to the blue brand to get the answer.
Find out what happens when the dominant Bloodline is confronted by the three most dangerous letters in sports-entertainment – R-K-O – tonight at 8/7 C on SmackDown on FOX.
Natalya & Shayna Baszler to challenge Sasha Banks & Naomi in a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match
The dominant combination of third-generation Superstar Natalya and Shayna Baszler will get their opportunity to topple WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Naomi & Sasha Banks.
Find out who will walk away with the illustrious title in what is sure to be an all-out slugfest this Friday at 8/7 C on SmackDown on FOX.
Kofi Kingston to square off against Butch
What once was lost now is found! After being missing for weeks, Butch reemerged from under the ring last week on the blue brand and unleashed an attack on Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods that helped Sheamus & Ridge Holland win a Tables Match.
Tonight, the brutal conflict will continue when the tough-as-nails Butch goes head-to-head with Kingston in a highly-personal showdown. Don't miss all the action of SmackDown at 8/7 C on FOX.
