SmackDown results, March 3, 2023

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes got personal en route to their Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Title Match at WrestleMania

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns gets personal with Cody Rhodes about their respective relationship with Dusty Rhodes en route to WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Rhea Ripley def. Liv Morgan

Liv Morgan wants to prove that Rhea Ripley is not unstoppable as The Eradicator of The Judgment Day prepares to take on SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

After trash-talking SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair throughout her hard-fought matchup against Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley hit the earth-shattering Riptide on her opponent before making Liv tap out to the extremely innovative Inverted Cloverleaf. 

Dominik Mysterio def Santos Escobar

Further conflict occurs between father and son moments after Santos Escobar fails to teach Dominik Mysterio some respect for Rey Mysterio. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

When Dominik Mysterio pulled out brass knuckles in his match against Santos Escobar, it distracted the official long enough for Rhea Ripley to hit Escobar with the Riptide on the ringside floor. This paved the way for Dominik to pick up the win with the Frog Splash.   

When The Judgment Day pair ripped up Rey Myserio's mask that was gifted to Santos, The Legendary Luchador emerged to put a stop to it. Once again, he refused to battle his son, though, allowing Dominik to hit him with a sneak attack from behind.

Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, LA Knight, The New Day and Karrion Kross brawled over who deserves an Intercontinental Title opportunity against Gunther at WrestleMania

Order breaks down with Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, LA Knight, The New Day and Karrion Kross all eyeing a possible opportunity against Intercontinental Champion Gunther at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Shayna Baszler def. Tegan Nox

The dangerous Submission Magician brings the pain to Tegan Nox with Ronda Rousey and Natalya watching at ringside. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown


Despite not being medically cleared following a backstage altercation, Ronda Rousey was at ringside to see Shayna Baszler punish Tegan Nox’s arm and make her opponent tap out to the armbar in a brutal display of dominance. 

Bobby Lashley journeyed to SmackDown to call out Bray Wyatt. Uncle Howdy’s sneak attack on The All Mighty backfired with a spinebuster

The All Mighty comes to SmackDown to call out Bray Wyatt and ends up brawling with Uncle Howdy. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown


Solo Sikoa def. Sami Zayn; Zayn fought off a post-match attack by Jimmy and Solo

With instructions to finish Sami Zayn from Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa goes one-on-one with The Master Strategist. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

With the help of Jimmy Uso at ringside, Solo Sikoa overcame Sami Zayn with the Samoan Spike. 

When Jimmy and Solo looked to follow Roman Reigns' order to end Zayn in the aftermath, however, Uso took too long and allowed The Master Strategist time to launch a counteroffensive before getting out of dodge.

Moments after Jimmy Uso helps Solo Sikoa defeat Sami Zayn, The Bloodline members launch a 2-on-1 attack on the one-time Honorary Uce. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

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