The latest episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. It featured exciting matches and interesting stories, which excited the fans even more for the Backlash event on May 10.
Aleister Black Defeats The Miz
In the main event, Aleister Black took on The Miz in a match fans were looking forward to. Black, who has recently reappeared on WWE, showed the audience his strength and amazing skills. The Miz tried to use his experience and smart moves to win, however, Black was too powerful to overcome. In the end, Black won the match. He has proved that he is back and ready for the upcoming bigger challenges.
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LA Knights Win Over Damian Priest
The show started with an intense match between LA Knight and Damian Priest. Both are strong and full of personality. And they had put on a fight that made the crowd get super excited. Knight used smart tactics, while Priest fought in his unique style. As a result of a tough back-and-forth match, Knight came out on top, raising his momentum as he moved forward to Backlash.
Jacob Fatu’s Fist Title Defense at Backlash
In addition to all this, a big announcement was made about Jacob Fatu’s first title defense, which will happen at Backlash. Fatu has been a strong and impressive champion. Therefore, this news brings more excitement to the event. Although his opponent has not yet been declared, fans are already making guesses on who might face him.
Zelina Vega Beats Piper Niven
In the women’s division, Zelina Vega went up against Piper Niven in a match that showed off Vega’s speed, steadiness, and determination. Although Niven was a lot stronger than Vega, Vega used her speed and smartness and won the match. As a result, Vega is known to be a strong player.
Fraxiom Impresses in The Tag Team Debut
The new tag team Fraxiom, consisting of Nathan Frazer and Axiom, had an impressive debut against Los Garza. They worked well together and even wowed the crowd with their brilliantly high-flying moves. Their win over an amazing team like Los Garza shows that they have a bright future in the tag team division.
New Rivalry Between Fenix and Escobar
Rey Fenix made a strong move by stepping up to Santos Escobar. As a result, it led to a tense argument between them. This heated moment hints at a growing rivalry that may further lead to a big match soon. As a result, more thrill is added to the SmackDown stories.
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The Conclusion
The latest episode of SmackDown was outstanding. It helped move the stories along and showcased the various skills of WWE’s wrestlers. With the Backlash event coming soon, the show has made its fans delve into excitement. The fans can expect certain big matches and title changes to happen. As the matches get more serious and intense, along with the featuring of new stars, WWE keeps fans around the world interested and entertained.