WWE aired its latest episode of SmackDown this past Friday night from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show began with "The American Nightmare," Cody Rhodes, ambushing reigning Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre from behind and delivering an impassioned promo.
During the episode, RHIYO successfully defended their Women’s Tag Team Championship against Kiana James and Giulia. Tiffany Stratton also triumphed over Chelsea Green and Lash Legend, earning a spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match. In the Men’s Chamber Match, "The Viper" Randy Orton advanced after defeating Aleister Black and Solo Sikoa in a Triple Threat Match. Additionally, Tama Tonga secured a victory against Shinsuke Nakamura in singles competition.
Later in the show, McIntyre faced another attack from Jacob Fatu while attempting to deliver a promo. However, he eventually had a chance to share his thoughts before being interrupted by Trick Williams. Oba Femi made a notable entrance as he decimated Kit Wilson after Wilson challenged any men competing in the Royal Rumble match to face him. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez also competed against Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace but were unable to secure a win. Furthermore, Carmelo Hayes successfully defended his U.S. Title against The Miz.
Below are the writers and producers for this past Friday's WWE SmackDown (courtesy of Fightful Select):
Writers:
- Cody Rhodes promo: Michael Kirshenbaum
- Kit Wilson promo: Colin Clark
- Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace promo: Loannis Filippides
- Drew McIntyre promo: Cristian Scovell
Producers:
- Cody Rhodes/Drew McIntyre: Chris Park
- RHIYO vs. Kiana James and Giulia: Jamie Noble
- Carmelo Hayes vs. The Miz: Shane Helms
- Tiffany Stratton vs. Chelsea Green vs. Lash Legend: TJ Wilson
- Oba Femi/Kit Wilson and Jacob Fatu/Drew McIntyre brawl: Chris Park
- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tama Tonga: Molly Holly and Nick Aldis
- Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace promo and match: Kenny Dykstra
- Randy Orton vs. Aleister Black vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode
