In the first WWE SmackDown of 2025, with a three -hour return, the WWE celebrated a program full of important events.
Promo de Cody Rhodes
Michael Cole opened the show while showing Phoenix images. Then he reviewed the events between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. Cody, in a suit, entered the ring.
Cody talked about the change WWE is experiencing and how SmackDown will now last three hours. He commented that Raw will go to Netflix, but he can't fight because Owens left him incapacitated. He announced that he will face Owens in a stairs fight in Royal Rumble. Drew McIntyre interrupted.
McIntyre hugged Cody, saying he was there to help him, not hurt him. He argued that Cody was risking everything and needed a friend. Cody did not believe and invited Drew to fight. McIntyre insisted that he told the truth before retiring. Owens attacked Cody behind. Both fought until they were separated by officers, leaving Cody furious.
The Bloodline, Naomi, Bianca Belair, Nia Jax and Andrade arriving at the stadium were shown.
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Andrade
Nakamura won with a Kinshasha after avoiding a Andrade superplex. Then, the Knight attacked Nakamura, but he escaped. Knight demanded an opportunity for the US title.
Apollo Crews, Pretty Deadly and legacy of the ghost had a tense exchange. Nick Aldis calmed the situation.
Michin vs. Piper Niti
Michin won with an Eat Defeat after avoiding a Vader Bomb.
Paul Heyman and Bloodline segment
Heyman promoted the fight of “tribal fight” on Monday. He said that only Sikoa is not ready to be the tribal chief. Sikoa appeared and asked Heyman to hold the ULA Fala during combat. If Sikoa wins, Heyman will be his advisor and Roman must recognize it. Heyman left the microphone and retired.
#DIY vs. Motor City Machine Guns
The fight for couples titles ended without a decision after Pretty Deadly and the Garza interfere.
Nia Jax asked Candice Lerae to avoid Belair interference.
Sami Zayn had an exchange with Carmelo Hayes and the uses. Cody reiterated that he will face anyone who crosses his way to Royal Rumble.
Nia Jax vs. Naomi for the Women's Championship
Jax defeated her with the help of Tiffany Stratton, who hit Naomi with her MITB briefcase.
After the intervention, Stratton used his MITB contract:
Tiffany Stratton wins the title after beating Nia Jax
Stratton hit the prettiest moonsault ever for the rapid victory. The crowd reacted with enthusiasm.
The Bloodline (Let the Father of Treek!
Drew McIntyre came out during the fight, Jey was distracted before applying a suicide Dive to McIntyre. Jey went to the top, but a splash failed on Fatu. Fatu continued with a pop-up Samoan Drop. Sikoa entered and Jey applied a super kick. Jey attacked Fatu with a spear, but Fatu was not the legal man.
After Jey applied a splash and look for three, Sikoa returned to the ring and applied the Samoan Spike to Jey to get the victory.
The program ended with a summary of the RAW billboard in Netflix and The Bloodline standing at the ring.
