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WWE SmackDown Results and Highlights 11/15: The Bloodline, LA Knight’s title defense, Women’s U.S. Title Tournament, Women’s Championship and more – Times of India
WWE SmackDown on November 15, 2024, delivered an action-packed night from Milwaukee. The night featured intense rivalries and exciting promos. Cody Rhodes addressed Kevin Owens’ controversial actions, the Women’s U.S. Title Tournament fierce competition is in its first-round matches. Meanwhile, LA Knight fought to defend his United States Championship in a fiery open challenge. On top of that, The Bloodline storyline heated up with chaotic confrontations ahead of WarGames. The night also included a dramatic tag-team title match and a high-stakes Women’s Championship brawl.
WWE SmackDown Results and Highlights for November 15
The November 15 episode of Friday Night SmackDown was packed with several intense matches and promos. There were two solo title defense matches including United States Championship and WWE Women’s Championship. Additionally, the Tag Team Championship match also intensified the night. And as round 1 of the Women’s United States Championship Tournament begins, the expectations for the final brawl have been set among fans.
Cody Rhodes addressed Kevin Owens’ actions
The November 15 edition of SmackDown opened with Cody Rhodes addressing the crowd at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum. The American Nightmare called out Kevin Owens and said that he had crossed the line and demanded a confrontation. However, only SmackDown GM Nick Aldis came down to calm him down. After a few verbal exchanges, Aldis suspended Owens until internal issues were resolved. Rhodes also addressed Randy Orton’s injury saying that it was deeply frustrating. Before leaving, Rhodes made it clear he wouldn’t wait long for action against his new rival Owens.
Women’s United States Championship Tournament: Triple Threat Match: Bayley vs. B-Fab vs. Candice LeRae (Round 1)
The match started with Candice LeRae attacking Bayley early and she forced her out of the ring. B-Fab dominated with powerful strikes and a thrust kick but eventually veteran Bayley regained control with a middle-rope elbow drop. All three competitors traded near falls, including a dramatic powerbomb from B-Fab that left everyone on the mat. In the final moments of the match, LeRae and B-Fab exchanged a few blows, but Bayley capitalized on an opening to secure a quick roll-up for the win. Bayley has advanced in the WWE Women’s United States Championship tournament.
Result: Bayley wins.
United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Berto
It didn’t take LA Knight to finish the game after his open challenge to the locker room for a shot at his United States Championship. Berto took early control after delivering a turnbuckle dropkick for a nearfall. He appeared to be sharp and focused on his attack on the champion’s head and neck. Knight soon fought back with strikes and eventually sent Berto outside the ring. Knight then slammed him into the announce table. After getting back in the ring, Berto countered Knight’s strikes with a nearfall and a moonsault attempt, but Knight blocked it. After a superplex setup, Knight regained control of the match. He delivered a top-rope elbow and finished with a BFT to retain his title.
Result: LA Knight defended his United States Title
The Bloodline chaos
The “new” Bloodline, led by Solo Sikoa, faced off against Roman Reigns’ OG Bloodline. The OG Bloodline vs the New Bloodline was expected, fans were surprised when Bronson Reed blindsided the OG Bloodline. Certainly, his intervention gave Solo’s group the upper hand. Amid the chaos, Solo and Jacob Fatu left Roman Reigns and his team as security intervened. Meanwhile, Kevin Owens addressed being barred from SmackDown but confirmed he would appear in Salt Lake City next week at Cody Rhodes’ request. The storylines have been carefully placed to intensify the WarGames brawls.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match: Motor City Machine Guns (c) vs. The Street Profits
Chris Sabin and Montez Ford kicked off the match. The Motor City Machine Guns showed immersive action and mostly controlled the match through teamwork. The Street Profits fought back with powerful moves in their hands. A pounce by Dawkins sent Shelley into the announce table. The match saw frequent tags and near falls and it was going well but Tommaso Ciampa attacked both teams which led to a no-contest.
Result: No Contest
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WWE Women’s Championship Match: Nia Jax (c) vs. Naomi
Nia Jax defended her WWE Women’s Championship title against Naomi in the headline match of the November 15 episode of the Blue Brand. Naomi fought hard to claim the victory with near falls and high-flying moves. She delivered a spectacular split-legged moonsault. However, interference from Tiffany Stratton and Candice disrupted Naomi’s flow in the game. Of course, Bayley came for Naomi’s aid and briefly evened the odds. But ultimately, Jax capitalized on the mayhem and delivered the Annihilator to retain her championship.
Result: Nia Jax with the win.