Roman Reigns returned as the usual headliner on SmackDown, this week for the first time since his successful title defense back at Clash at the Castle premium live event.
After 16 months, former Universal Champion Braun Strowman competed in a match on WWE TV.
Also, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships were on the line where The Usos defended against The Brawling Brutes.
Check out the recap and results from the September 23 episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown that took place at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah,
– SmackDown kicked off with The Bloodline (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn, and Paul Heyman) coming out to the ring.
Heyman said that there are people who are speculating that he recruited Solo Sikoa to help Roman Reigns successfully defend his titles at Clash at the Castle. Then he revealed that Solo was actually sent by the elders of the Samoan Dynasty to become Roman’s Enforcer.
Acknowledge Them!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lHZHWOcTGj
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 24, 2022
"I'll see you at #ExtremeRules!"@realKILLERkross | #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ccCiezOr9V
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 24, 2022
☝️☝️☝️#AndStill the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions, the @WWEUsos! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Ys1OnxHVSr
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2022