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WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN is coming to you from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. tonight (August 23, 2024). Welcome to the eWrestlingNews live results coverage of this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown!. This page will fill you in on all the winners for all matches, results for...

WWE SmackDown Results: August 23, 2024

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Two championships are on the line in the penultimate stateside SmackDown on the Fox Network. Will there be another Reigns vs Bloodline confrontation?

WWE Friday Night Smackdown (August 23, 2024 episode) Preview, Match Card, Results; is Roman Reigns ok?

“The Mega Star” will be defending his WWE United States Championship at next week’s WWE Bash In Berlin 2024 premium live event. Following his successful title defense over Santos Escobar on the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown in Washington, D.C., LA Knight spoke with Byron Saxton in a backstage interview and made an announcement.

Open Challenge United States Title Match Announced For WWE Bash In Berlin On August 31

WWE has made a change to Roman Reigns’ schedule with the company. At SummerSlam, as Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules Match took place, Reigns returned to even the odds and hit the Superman punch to Solo, then the spear, before leaving the ring.

There Has Been A Change To Roman Reigns’ WWE Schedule

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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The WWE Universe has not seen the original Bloodline members, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, together for a while. At WrestleMania 40, Roman Reigns lost his WWE Undisputed title to Cody Rhodes. Following this, Reigns went on a hiatus, during which Solo Sikoa took charge of The Bloodline. Solo Sikoa...

Major Announcement on Roman Reigns & Paul Heyman’s Appearances

LA Knight will defend the United States Championship in an open challenge when WWE travels to Berlin next weekend. After defeating Santos Escobar to retain the title on Friday’s WWE SmackDown show, Knight issued an open challenge for either next Friday’s SmackDown in Berlin, or next Saturday’s Bash in Berlin pay-per-view.

LA Knight issues WWE US title open challenge for Berlin

Roman Reigns is is no longer advertised for the USA Network debut of WWE Smackdown. Reigns was previously advertised for the September 13th show, which will be the Friday night brand’s first show on USA Network. However, he is no longer advertised on WWE.com for the Seattle, Washington taping.

Roman Reigns Removed From Advertising For WWE Smackdown’s USA Network Debut

Jacob Fatu has been named as Solo Sikoa’s enforcer, which means he is no longer co-WWE Tag Team Champion. On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, The New Bloodline came to the ring to cut a promo. During it, Solo Sikoa said Roman Reigns was “finished” after the group took him out last week.

Jacob Fatu Named Solo Sikoa’s Enforcer, WWE Planning A Double-Turn?, & More

MMA Knockout On SI

A former titleholder on the WWE Monday Night Raw brand and recent Friday Night SmackDown star might be stepping inside the boxing ring. Speculation has surfaced on Bobby Lashley potentially competing at a KSI Misfits Boxing event.

Recently Departed WWE Friday Night SmackDown Superstar Hints at Boxing Debut

Fightful

The Bloodline makes a change. On the August 23rd episode of WWE SmackDown, The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu) came to the ring. Sikoa stated that Roman Reigns was done after the group attacked him the previous week. He looked forward to WWE Bash in Berlin and claimed that he had next regarding the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. He said that he would bring the title back to the family.

Solo Sikoa Tells Jacob Fatu To Give WWE Tag Title To Tonga Loa, Names Him His Personal Enforcer On 8/23 WWE SmackDown

Following his successful title defense over Santos Escobar on the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown in Washington, D.C., LA Knight spoke with Byron Saxton in a backstage interview and made an announcement. The reigning WWE United States Champion announced that he will be putting his title on-the-line in an...

Updated WWE Bash In Berlin Lineup For 8/31: New Title Matches Added

WWE is gearing up for a major showdown between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, the new leader of The Bloodline. Reigns made a highly anticipated return at WWE SummerSlam, confronting his family member Solo Sikoa. Reigns appeared for the first time since losing his WWE Undisputed Title to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. Reigns’ interference in the match between Rhodes and Sikoa prevented Sikoa from winning the WWE Undisputed Title.

WWE’s Big Plans for the Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa’s Feud

WWE SmackDown Match Card & Preview – August 23, 2023. 1. WWE Tag Team Championship Match- The Bloodline (Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu) (C) vs The Street Profits. 2. United States Championship Match- LA Knight (C) vs Santos Escobar. 3. Six-Woman Tag Team Match- Naomi, Jade Cargill & Bianca...

Quick Smackdown Preview

Viking Raider Ivar has undergone stem cell therapy treatment that he hopes will aid with his recovery from an injury that has kept him out for months. Ivar hasn’t competed since May and was written off of TV with an attack by Gallus during the May 14th edition of WWE NXT.

Ivar Undergoes Stem Cell Treatment Amid WWE Injury Hiatus

This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW saw a decrease in both ratings and viewership. The August 19th show drew an average of 1,641,000 viewers, a 13% drop from the 1,890,000 viewers last week. The P18-49 key ratings demo also saw a decrease, with WWE RAW averaging a 0.50 rating compared to last week’s 0.63 rating.

WWE RAW Ratings (8/19/24)

During today’s AEW All In: London 2024 media conference call, AEW President Tony Khan commented on the potential for more overseas events in the future. You can check out some highlights from the media call below:. On the UK hosting a TV or pay-per-view event for AEW in 2025:...

Tony Khan Says Ricky Starks Is Still Under Contract To AEW, More

As we’ve reported here on eWn, Jay White is expected to return to AEW TV soon after recuperating from a foot injury. However, White has not yet received the green light to return to the ring. Fightful Select is reporting that White was present at AEW Dynamite last week...

The Latest Update On Jay White’s AEW Return

Nick Comoroto states that he wrestled with only one functional leg for several years before having successful hip resurfacing surgery. Comoroto, who is part of the AEW/ROH roster, currently spends most of his time teaming up with Jacoby Watts in Ring Of Honor. Nevertheless, Comoroto will be on hiatus after...

Nick Comoroto Undergoes Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Mariah May has claimed that AEW wanted her to cut back on her public displays of affection, especially with longtime ally Mina Shirakawa. May has kissed Shirakawa multiple times on AEW programming thus far and has also locked lips with former ally ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm. On a recent...

Mariah May Claims AEW Wanted Her To Stop Kissing Mina Shirakawa

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Updated Card For WWE Bash In Berlin After SmackDown 8/23/2024

The card for WWE Bash in Berlin continues to fill up, with a new title match added to the lineup today. Prior to WWE Friday Night...

Updated Card For WWE Bash In Berlin After SmackDown 8/23/2024

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