WWE SmackDown Results and Highlights (October 18, 2024)
Match Results: DIY defeated Pretty Deadly and The Street Profits Lash Legend defeated Piper Niven Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG) defeated A-Town Down Under and Los Garza Nia Jax and Candice LeRae defeated Bayley and Naomi
This week's WWE SmackDown featured significant moments leading up to the Crown Jewel event, including a face-off between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, and Cody Rhodes addressing his upcoming match against GUNTHER. Last week’s broadcast drew 1.652 million viewers.
Match Results:
- DIY defeated Pretty Deadly and The Street Profits
- Lash Legend defeated Piper Niven
- Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG) defeated A-Town Down Under and Los Garza
- Nia Jax and Candice LeRae defeated Bayley and Naomi
Ratings Overview:
- October 11, 2024: 1.652 million viewers
- October 4, 2024: 1.518 million viewers
- September 27, 2024: 1.568 million viewers
- September 20, 2024: 1.494 million viewers
- September 13, 2024: 1.723 million viewers
Ticket Sales:
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, S.C.
- Tickets Distributed: 10,111
- Tickets Available: 357
Show Highlights:
Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline Open SmackDown
Solo Sikoa kicked off the show, with a recap of The Bloodline saga. He was interrupted by a surprise appearance from Jey Uso, who expressed his intent not to fight Solo, indicating their familial ties. A tense staredown between Jey and Jacob Fatu set the stage for upcoming rivalries.
DIY vs. Pretty Deadly and The Street Profits (Grade: B+)
The match concluded with a chaotic sequence where both Montez Ford and Tommaso Ciampa scored simultaneous pinfalls. However, since Kit Wilson was the legal man, DIY’s pin counted for the victory.
Lash Legend vs. Piper Niven (Grade: B)
This match was a showcase for Lash Legend, who dominated Niven, winning with an impressive finisher while shocking Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill in the audience.
Cody Rhodes Calls Out GUNTHER (Grade: B-)
Cody Rhodes delivered a promo discussing various "what-ifs" in wrestling history and invited GUNTHER to next week’s SmackDown to explain his motives for wanting the Crown Jewel Championship. Kevin Owens also contributed to the segment with a gritty promo.
Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Garza and A-Town Down (Grade: B+)
MCMG received a grand entrance and captured the crowd's attention, securing victory with a big splash from Alex Shelley, continuing the tension with A-Town Down.
Nia Jax and Candice LeRae vs. Bayley and Naomi (Grade: C+)
In this match, Candice LeRae secured an upset victory over Bayley, aligning with ongoing storylines involving Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton.
Roman Reigns Brawls with Solo Sikoa (Grade: A-)
In a dramatic backstage segment, Reigns attempted to acknowledge Solo. Tensions escalated when The Bloodline confronted Reigns, leading to a chaotic brawl. Reigns's emotional turmoil and refusal to fully acknowledge Solo culminated in a chaotic scene as he battled The Bloodline before being overwhelmed.
Overall Show Grade: A-
This week’s SmackDown effectively built up tensions and rivalries heading into Crown Jewel, showcasing strong performances from the talent involved and setting the stage for future matches.
