The March 21st WWE SmackDown continues its European tour with a stop in Bologna, Italy, featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins all under the same roof.
On the March 10th Raw, Roman Reigns made his return to TV by attacking CM Punk and Seth Rollins, who were competing in a steel cage match in the main event of the show. Following the announcement by Paul Heyman that Reigns would be appearing live on the show, Punk and Rollins also announced they would be making a trip to the city.
Additionally, Jade Cargill takes on Liv Morgan in what will be her first match back from injury.
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett are the announce team for the show.
WWE SmackDown Live Results
Joe Tessitore ran down the card along with the arrivals of Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan, CM Punk, Braun Strowman and Jacob Fatu. The crowd in Italy is hot again, as has been the case with all the European shows.
Randy Orton Is Here
Randy Orton officially kicked off the show and the Italian fans are loud for The Viper with the crowd singing in unison. Following an extended entrance, Orton was about to cut a promo but was instantly interrupted by Kevin Owens. KO stated that he had something important to tell Orton, which was that he was wrong to attack Orton back in November but Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn deserved their attacks. Owens added that he was angry that Orton chose Rhodes over him and referenced Orton’s own anger. Owens looked to forgive and forget and told Orton that he had grown and no longer needed to punt people in the head. Moving on to WrestleMania, Owens referenced he and Orton possibly becoming Tag Team Champions.
Orton stated that although he wanted to beat up Owens he was surprised to hear KO was wrong, then retracted the statement and said Owens should go by Bitch Owens Bitch. Orton then made the challenge for WrestleMania and that he would punt Owens’ head off.
Damian Priest And Jimmy Uso vs. Shinsuke Nakamura And Drew McIntyre
McIntyre and Priest brawled before the match began. With the match back under control McIntyre and Pirest were mainly kept apart for the match. Priest got the hot tag and pinned Nakamura with the South of Heaven. After the match, McIntyre attacked Pirest and delivered a Claymore, continuing the build to their inevitable WrestleMania match.
Winners: Damian Priest and Jimmy Uso
Braun Strowman was backstage and told LA Knight that whoever wins out of him and Jacob Fatu will earn a future US Title match.
Tiffany Stratton And Charlotte Flair Exchange A War Of Words
Stratton and Flair appeared in separate rooms and argued about who is going to win at WrestleMania. Stratton spoke about her previous admiration for Flair and how she has seen the real Flair. Flair stated that she was still the top star and would win the title at WrestleMania.
Jacob Fatu vs. Braun Strowman
Strowman started out the match on top and the crowd loved it. Strowman attempted the express run around ringside but Fatu dodged the attack. Strowman briefly took control during the break but Fatu regained control. Fatu attempted to charge but Strowman cut him off. Strowman hit the express and looked to finish the match but Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa caused the DQ. LA Knight came to the aid of Strowman. Strowma is now the new number one contender for the US Championship.
Winner: Braun Strowman via DQ.
Liv Morgan spoke about her upcoming match with Jade Cargill backstage. Fatu and Sikoa also exchanged words backstage in their latest disagreement.
Piper Niven vs. Zelina Vega
Vega used her speed in the opening moments but Niven quickly took advantage as she was the more powerful competitor. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre got some cheap shots in while the referee was distracted. After being worked over Vega made her comeback and hit a meteora. Ultimately the numbers were too much for Vega as Niven hit a strong cross body to win the match.
Winner: Piper Niven
Back from commercials and a recap aired of John Cena’s return in Belgium and the heel promo that followed. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens was made official for WrestleMania 41.
Jade Cargill vs. Liv Morgan
Cargill hit Morgan with a big boot early on before confronting Raquel Rodriguez. Cargill countered Morgan’s attacks and Morgan attempted to flee but Cargill cut her off. After being distracted by Rodriguez Morgan took control of the match. Morgan hit the 3 Amigos and went for Oblivion but Cargill countered the attack. Rodriguez distracted the referee again and Naomi turned up at ringside. Naomi struck Cargill with the Women’s Tag Team Championship, allowing Morgan to capitalise and win the match. Naomi continued the assault after the match.
Winner: Liv Morgan
McIntyre was seen in the parking lot and bragged about his beatdown on Priest. McIntyre and Seth Rollins met face to face. A recap aired of The Street Profits winning the Tag Team Championships last week.
The Street Profits Are Here
The Street Profits have a new theme. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins got a great ovation with the “You deserve it chants.” Dawkins stated that it was about time they were champions again and The Profits continued to soak in the ovation. Legado Del Fantasma interrupted the celebration. Pretty Deadly interrupted and reminded The Profits that they are next in line for a title shot. The Profits stated they wanted a fight and a match was set up between them and LGF.
The Street Profits vs. Los Garza [Berto And Angel]
Ford hyped up the crowd as Dawkins attacked Santos Escobar. Another vignette aired which signalled the arrival of Rey Fenix imminently. Ford was isolated in the commercial break. Dawkins got a hot tag but was also isolated. Ford got the hot tag and ran wild, flipping out of a superplex from Los Garza. Ford hit the frog splash to win the match.
Winners: The Street Profits
Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins And CM Punk All Under One Roof
Reigns, Rollins and Punk were the main event of the show. Reigns and Paul Heyman were out first. Reigns asked the Italian fans to acknowledge him before moving on to business. Reigns noted that Punk and Rollins both attacked him at the Rumble so he returned the favour at Madison Square Garden. Reigns stated that he would be there a while but was then interrupted by Rollins, who also received a great ovation. Rollins stated that Punk is dangerous but it has always been about the two of them, teasing another chapter before Punk interrupted. Punk stood on the turnbuckle and posed with the mic before cutting his promo. Punk noted that neither of them had beaten them without the other’s help. Punk also reminded Heyman that he is owed a favour and thanked him for delivering Reigns to him.
Punk attacked Reigns and Rollins attacked Punk.All 3 continued to brawl before security got involved. Punk pointed at Rollins and Reigns and then at the WrestleMania sign. The brawl resumed with Rollins briefly standing tall. Reigns grabbed the steps and bashed Punk and Rollins. The brawl continued as the show went off the air.
Announced for next week:
- The Street Profits (c) vs. Pretty Deadly – Tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championships
- LA Knight (c) vs. Braun Strowman – Singles match for the US Championship
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