Defeated Ricochet, Sheamus, and Solo Sikoa to earn an Intercontinental Title shot against GUNTHER.
Defeated Mansoor in under 3 minutes, firmly establishing his heel persona. Damage CTRL Defeated Ricochet, Sheamus, and Solo Sikoa to earn
Quickly dismantled local competitors Brian Thomas and James Maverick before being confronted by Omos and MVP. LA Knight LA Knight Defeated Kofi Kingston via pinfall with
Defeated Kofi Kingston via pinfall with an assist from Jey Uso. Braun Strowman SmackDown results, Oct
According to reviews from Wrestlerant and Forbes , this episode was highly regarded for its character-driven segments, particularly the Wyatt and Mysterio storylines, though some critics felt the middle-card matches were somewhat rushed. GUNTHER title match that followed this episode? SmackDown results, Oct. 14, 2022 - WWE
The edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown was a pivotal episode highlighted by emotional returns and a major shift for a legendary superstar. This show followed the momentum of Extreme Rules and successfully maintained interest through high-stakes storytelling and significant character developments. Key Highlights
: After emotionally telling Triple H he wanted to quit due to his ongoing feud with his son, Rey Mysterio was officially moved to the SmackDown brand. He immediately stepped into a Fatal 4-Way match to replace an injured Karrion Kross, winning the bout to become the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship.