SmackDown: Preparations for Survivor Series: War Games
The recent edition of “SmackDown” focused on the teams that will seek survival at Survivor Series: War Games. In addition to the team action, the program offered high-quality individual matches, including the open challenge for the United States Championship, which continues to be a weekly highlight.
Similar to what happened in “Raw” with Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, AJ Lee’s participation in War Games was officially announced.“SmackDown” Results
Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Championship by defeating JD McDonagh.AJ Lee and Becky Lynch join War Games
AJ Lee was confirmed as the fifth and final member of the team led by Rhea Ripley, which includes Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and Iyo Sky. On the other side, Becky Lynch joined the Kabuki Warriors team, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend. Lynch attacked her War Games opponents at the end of “SmackDown”, but Lee helped the heroes stand firm. It will be a star-studded women’s War Games match, but will Rhea’s team be able to get the victory on November 29th?Other highlights and arguments
Drew McIntyre attacked Cody Rhodes on his bus, causing him an injury to his mouth and right eye. Rhodes returned later to “SmackDown” to help Carmelo Hayes and, subsequently, delivered a passionate promo that set up the men’s War Games match, expressing his intention to face McIntyre and criticizing the other members of Team Vision.
Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh proved to be exceptional fighters. The open challenge for the United States Championship could extend to the Royal Rumble.
Michael Cole paid tribute to Bob Caudle, highlighting his famous phrase “Hello, wrestling fans” and his achievements, including narrating the 1989 War Games match.
The MFT will face Sami Zayn, Rey Fenix, Shinsuke Nakamura and the Motor City Machine Guns in a traditional Survivor Series match next week on “SmackDown”. The MFT are expected to win this match.Cinematic scenes were shown where the fighters discuss whether they can trust each other.
