WWE taped the August 28 episode of Friday Night SmackDown at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, immediately following the August 24 broadcast of RAW. Tonight’s broadcast features major storyline developments leading toward Sunday Night’s Main Event, highlighted by a chaotic main event and a surprise return in the women’s division.
Segment-by-Segment WWE SmackDown Taping Results
WWE Championship #1 Contender Setup
The broadcast opens with Kevin Owens addressing the crowd regarding recent main event events. He is sequentially interrupted by WWE Champion CM Punk, Gunther, and Finn Bálor. With multiple top contenders making their case, a Triple Threat Match featuring Kevin Owens, Gunther, and Finn Bálor is officially scheduled for the main event to crown a new Number One Contender.
The Irresistible Forces vs. Tiffany Stratton & Chelsea Green
Nia Jax and Lash Legend—competing as The Irresistible Forces—earn a victory over Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green. During the contest, medical personnel attempt to pull the injured Green from ringside, but she returns to action to assist Stratton before ultimately falling short.
Backstage Authority Confrontation
Gunther interrupts an ongoing backstage meeting between SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and Danhausen.
Women’s United States Championship Match & Surprise Return
Jacy Jayne successfully retains her Women’s United States Championship against Paige. Immediately following the pinfall, Nikki Bella makes a surprise appearance and ambushes Paige, leaving her laid out in the ring.
Backstage Brawl: Giulia and Blake Monroe
Blake Monroe attempts to complete a backstage interview segment, but Giulia abruptly attacks her in retaliation for their recent altercations, sparking a wild brawl.
Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Main Event: Kevin Owens vs. Gunther vs. Finn Bálor
The high-stakes main event ends in a no-contest when Sami Zayn interferes, attacking the participants to prevent a clear winner. CM Punk rushes down to the ring to regain control of the situation, but Sami Zayn clears the ring, hitting everyone with the WWE Championship belt to close the show standing tall.
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