SmackDown results, Feb. 17, 2023: Sami Zayn returns home to Montreal hellbent on conquering Roman Reigns

Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler def. Natalya & Shotzi

Before battling inside the career-altering Elimination Chamber for an opportunity to face the Raw Women’s Champion at WrestleMania, Natalya teams with Shotzi against The Baddest Woman on the Planet and The Submission Magician. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

One night before Natalya will battle inside the career-altering Elimination Chamber for an opportunity to face the Raw Women’s Champion at WrestleMania, The B.O.A.T. and Shotzi failed to get retribution on Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler in an explosive opening tag team matchup. Despite Montreal being in the home country of The Queen of Harts and an incredible effort by both her and her partner, The Baddest Woman on the Planet survived Natalya's Sharpshooter. Then, after Baszler pulled the third-generation Superstar out of ring, it paved the way for Rousey to make Shotzi tap out to the Armbar. 

Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy laid waste to Hit Row and delivered a message to the winner of the match between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley at WWE Elimination Chamber

Hit Row’s performance quickly descends into darkness thanks to a brutal attack by Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Drew McIntyre & Sheamus def. The Viking Raiders

The SmackDown Warrior joins forces with The Scottish Warrior against the vicious Erik & Ivar. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Just as The Viking Raiders were attempting the hit Ragnarok on Drew McIntyre, Sheamus suddenly charged into the fray and executed a Brogue Kick on Ivar. This allowed The Scottish Warrior to hit Erik with a Claymore Kick for the victory.

Asuka def. Liv Morgan

The Empress of Tomorrow takes on the dangerous Liv Morgan one day before they are set to compete inside the Elimination Chamber for an opportunity to face the Raw Women’s Champion at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

One day before the career-altering Elimination Chamber Match for an opportunity to face the Raw Women’s Champion at WrestleMania, all of the Elimination Chamber combatants invaded ringside to see the dangerous Liv Morgan submit to Asuka for the second time in a week at the conclusion of a hard-fought contest. 

Before the smoke could clear, however, Carmella, Nikki Cross, Natalya and Raquel Rodriguez all joined the action inside the ring and unleashed a series of painful maneuvers. Asuka and Liv shared a staredown in the center of ring, but who will reign supreme Saturday inside the Elimination Chamber and earn a Raw Women's Title Match against Bianca Belair at WrestleMania?. 

Gunther def. Madcap Moss in an Intercontinental Title Match

The Ring General attempts to defend his Intercontinental Championship against the winner of last week’s turbulent Fatal 4-Way Match, Madcap Moss. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Despite a hard-fought effort by Madcap Moss, Gunther continued his historic Intercontinental Title reign by defeating his challenger with the Powerbomb.

An impassioned Sami Zayn returned home to an incredible Montreal welcome

One night before his epic showdown against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Montreal shows their appreciation to Sami Zayn. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Zayn is determined to defy the odds at WWE Elimination Chamber against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns 
 

One night before his epic showdown against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Montreal’s own Sami Zayn returns home with an emotional message. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown