SmackDown 16.02.2024

Finally, the Radiant Team is back in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tonight, your Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and The Rock will be in the building, and they've got a response for the White Knight, Cody Rhodes. Plus, Kevin Owens will be in action, and we'll witness several crucial qualifying matches. But the main event for me? The Bloodline and The Rock together in one ring! Let’s see how it all unfolds.

Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Kevin Owens vs. Dirty Dominic

A predictable outcome, if you ask me. Kevin Owens is in top form, and I had no doubt he would bulldoze his way past Dominic. Dominic attempted to speak to the crowd, but they drowned him out with boos, not letting him get a word in.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Legendary 619 by Mysterio Junior.

The match started off with Owens fully dominating. As time went on, Dominic tried to sneak in some of his Mexican-style offense, but KO, like a bear on the hunt, wasn’t having it. The highlight was when R-Truth unexpectedly intervened, creating a small opening for Dominic. Always the good guy, R-Truth might just be Judgment Day material after this. Who knows?

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - R-Truth refuses to help Dominic with the chair. 

Dominic, with R-Truth’s help, tried to get the upper hand, but all it did was fuel Owens' rage. Kevin hit his signature Cannonball and Frog Splash, but Dominic, to his credit, managed to kick out. The turning point came when Dominic asked R-Truth for a chair—bizarre, given the normal match rules. R-Truth, being R-Truth, simply sat down, distracting Dominic long enough for Kevin to deliver a devastating Pop-Up Powerbomb. And just like that, KO secured the victory. The crowd was thrilled, and R-Truth seemed pretty pleased too!

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Pop-up Powerbomb is finishing the match. 

Backstage Clash: LA Knight vs. Drew McIntyre

LA Knight, never one to back down from trash talk, decided to take things personally with the Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre. Both are proud, ambitious, and tough competitors—there’s no doubt in my mind they both deserve a spot in the Elimination Chamber. But this feud? It's far from over. I predict a one-on-one match between these two heavy hitters very soon.

Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Zelina Vega vs. Tiffany Stratton

The LWO’s shining star, Zelina Vega, faced off against rising powerhouse Tiffany Stratton. Now, I’m a huge Zelina fan, but I knew this would be a tough battle. Tiffany's physicality speaks for itself, and while Vega brought her A-game, it was clear from the start this wouldn’t be an easy win.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Zelina shows her great flexibility skills.

Zelina had an impressive start, dodging Tiffany’s big power moves and keeping up the offense. But when Legado del Fantasma and Santos Escobar are at ringside, you know things won’t stay clean for long. Tiffany, who looked a bit clumsy at first, took her time adjusting, allowing Zelina to hit some great moves, including the Meteora. But it wasn’t enough. After a chaotic ringside confrontation with Electra Lopez, Tiffany sealed the win with a Spinebuster followed by a Moonsault. Stratton heads to Australia, and it’s another tough loss for LWO.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Tiffany and her impressive Moonsault.

Final Testament vs NXT jobbers

Karrion Kross' beasts, Akam and Rezar, were fed some poor souls from NXT—Javier and Morris. There’s really not much to say here. A quick and brutal Super Collider from AOP, and the match was over. Thanks for coming, Scarlett!

SmackDown 16.02.2024 -AoP show their dominance against jobbers from NXT.

Elimination Chamber Qualifier: The Miz vs. Logan Paul

Before the match, Logan Paul confidently declared that he would qualify, beat his mentor Miz, and eventually become a double champion by winning the Elimination Chamber and dethroning Seth Rollins. And let me tell you—Logan Paul is on fire right now. Despite Miz’s experience, Logan is the reigning United States Champion, and his confidence showed in every move.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 -Paul always shows us beautiful flying moves.

Miz, ever the tactician, focused on Paul’s legs, trying to ground the high-flyer and limit his speed. The match was full of showmanship, with both men flaunting their skills. Logan impressed yet again, delivering new and exciting moves, but Miz wasn’t about to go down without a fight. The drama escalated, and just when it looked like Paul had Miz on the ropes with a "Paul Crushing Finale," Miz kicked out.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Yes kick, hello to Daniel Bryan.

In true Logan Paul fashion, he tried using brass knuckles, but they didn’t end up being necessary. With one perfectly timed Lucky Punch, Paul sealed his victory, becoming the final entrant in the Elimination Chamber. He joins Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, and Randy Orton. One of these men will face Seth Rollins for the championship.

Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Naomi vs. Alba Fyre

Naomi, fresh off her Royal Rumble comeback, faced Alba Fyre, who was once a dominant force. A year ago, I would’ve doubted Naomi’s chances, but after seeing Fyre’s recent form, I was confident Naomi had this in the bag.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Unholly union. 

With Isla Dawn accompanying her, Alba had backup, but it wasn’t enough to make an impact. Naomi dominated the match, treating it like a showcase for her moves. Fyre, who used to be NXT UK Women’s Champion, barely put up a fight. The match was longer than expected, even going through a commercial break, but the outcome was never in doubt.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Naomi shows that she can fly.

Naomi won with a unique submission move—something new and impressive. She’s now on her way to the Chamber.

Nick Aldis’ Big Move

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made waves tonight by officially signing Bron Breakker to SmackDown. This guy’s a future megastar, and I can’t wait to see what he brings to the table.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - Great success of Nick Aldis.

The Tribal Chief Arrives

The moment we’ve all been waiting for—Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and the Bloodline made their grand entrance. Tonight’s big question: will Roman and The Rock unite, or will they face off? The energy in the arena was off the charts. Roman, as always, had the crowd eating out of his hand, toying with them before calling out Cody Rhodes. He told the fans not to ruin the night because The Rock is part of the Bloodline, and Cody isn't going to change anything.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - You Tribal Chief is now here!

Then, The Rock made his grand entrance, looking like he stepped straight out of the '90s with his yellow jacket and shades. The crowd lost their minds, even though Rock was siding with Roman against their beloved Cody.

The Rock wasted no time verbally dismantling Cody, calling the "Cody Story" ridiculous and asking why Cody even wanted a rematch after losing last year. His words were brutal and sharp, reminding everyone why he’s the best trash-talker in WWE history. To cap it off, The Rock delivered a modified version of his iconic line: "If you smeeeeeell what the Bloodline is cooking!"

Smackdown 16.02.2024 - The Great One is arrived as well.

This alliance between Roman and The Rock is a nightmare for Cody, and it’s clear they’re going to do everything they can to keep the title in the Bloodline.

SmackDown 16.02.2024 - The new era of united Bloodline.

Final Thoughts and Ranking

What an epic show! We now know who will be stepping into the Elimination Chamber, and it’s a stacked lineup. Personally, I think Drew or Randy is going to come out on top, but we’ll see. The women’s Chamber match is shaping up too, though I doubt the last entrant will win. Bron Breakker’s arrival on SmackDown is huge, and I expect to see him in some title matches soon.

Considering Black Adam became a box of office falaure Rock has a good time in WWE.

But the highlight of the night? The Rock and Roman Reigns together in the same ring. The Rock showed once again why he’s a master on the mic, and the crowd was torn between chanting his name and booing him. With The Rock and the Bloodline united, Cody’s road to WrestleMania just got a lot rougher.

I’m giving this show an 8.5/10, mostly because seeing Roman and The Rock together was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. I can’t wait for Raw—there’s so much more to come!

Stay safe, and see you then!