SmackDown results, Sept. 23, 2022: Imperium surprise attack helps The Usos retain against The Brawling Brutes

Roman Reigns returned to talk about his WWE Crown Jewel match against Logan Paul, to be acknowledged by Solo Sikoa and to reward Sami Zayn during The Bloodline’s Acknowledgment Ceremony

In his return to SmackDown, The Head of the Table confers with The Bloodline about his WWE Crown Jewel match against Logan Paul, looks to be acknowledged by Solo Sikoa and recognizes the efforts of The Master Strategist. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Liv Morgan def. Lacey Evans

SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan looks to make Lacey Evans eat her words en route to her Extreme Rules Match against Ronda Rousey. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Focused on proving her Extreme side en route to her Extreme Rules Match against Ronda Rousey on Oct. 8, SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan looked to make Lacey Evans eat her words in a tough showdown. Evans attempted to use a Kendo stick, but Liv avoided the attack and hit the Oblivion for the victory.

After the bell, Morgan unleashed a vicious post-match Kendo stick attack on her fallen opponent before driving Evans through a table with an earth-shattering flying Senton off the turnbuckle to send an Extreme message to The Baddest Woman on the Planet. 

The New Day def. Maximum Male Models

Maximum Male Models’ ma.cé & mån.sôör look to prove that they can perform inside the squared circle as well as they do on the runway when they take on Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Maximum Male Models’ ma.cé & mån.sôör failed to prove their in-ring ability against The New Day in light of recent setbacks. Instead, after Maxxine Dupri accidently distracted her team with an impromptu photo shoot, Xavier Woods rolled up mån.sôör with the Back Woods for the win! 

After the match, a frustrated Max Dupri told off his clients in an out-of-control tantrum. He then stormed away and left Maxxine and his models behind as he stormed off alone.

Braun Strowman def. Otis

Two of the most powerful Superstars in WWE history face off as The Monster Among Men takes on Otis. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

In an extremely physical slugfest between two of the most powerful Superstars in WWE history that was filled with jaw-dropping moments, Braun Strowman reigned supreme over Otis with the Powerbomb on his massive opponent.

Drew McIntyre challenged Karrion Kross to a Strap Match at WWE Extreme Rules. Scarlett used a fireball attack and a low blow to stop McIntyre’s Strap-infused attack on Kross

Drew McIntyre suffers a fireball attack and a low blow from Scarlett in the wake of his Strap Match challenge against Karrion Kross at WWE Extreme Rules. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Raquel Rodriguez def. Dakota Kai

The powerful Raquel Rodriguez battles her one-time NXT cohort Dakota Kai with Damage CTRL lurking at ringside. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

In the final moments of a supposed one-on-one showdown pitting Raquel Rodriguez against her one-time NXT cohort Dakota Kai, Shotzi emerged to neutralize the interfering Damage CTRL. This allowed Rodriguez to roll up Kai for the three-count. Although Bayley, Kai & IYO SKY attacked after the bell, Shotzi helped Rodriguez fend off the onslaught to send Damage CTRL heading for the hills.

The Usos def. The Brawling Brutes in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match

After winning a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match last week, Ridge Holland & Butch challenge WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

After winning a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match last week, Ridge Holland & Butch challenged WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos. Sami Zayn attempted to add a steel chair into the mix, drawing the ire of Sheamus. Before The Celtic Warrior could get his hands on the meddling opposition, though, Imperium suddenly attacked him out of nowhere. The distraction allowed Jimmy & Jey to overcome Butch with 1-D and continue their dominant title reign.