Mr. McMahon denied Sonya Deville's attempt to fine and suspend Ronda Rousey, ordered her to not touch Naomi
WWE Official Sonya Deville kicked off SmackDown by announcing that she had submitted a petition to WWE Upper Management to have Ronda Rousey fined $100,000 and to be suspended indefinitely for what she called the "egregious attack" that she suffered at the hands of The Rowdy One.
Before she could continue, however, WWE Official Adam Pearce interrupted to inform her of an email that had been sent from WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon. Not only did Mr. McMahon decline her petition, but Deville was also forbidden from laying a hand on Naomi throughout the night, especially with anything having to do with Naomi's SmackDown Women’s Title Match against Flair. If she disobeyed this order, her job would be in serious jeopardy.
In wake of the news, Naomi emerged and used Mr McMahon's edict tp to slap Sonya right across the face without repercussions.
“The Lethal Lovers” Los Lotharios Big E & Kofi Kingston
In an extremely explosive and fast-paced rematch between two of SmackDown’s most electric tandems, “The Lethal Lovers” Los Lotharios emerged victorious over The Power of Positivity when Angel managed to pick up a quick win over Kofi Kingston out of nowhere.
Roman Reigns vowed to "Goldberg" Goldberg at WWE Elimination Chamber
In response to Michael Cole listing Goldberg's many accolades during an exclusive interview, Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his Special Council laughed it off. The Head of the Table insisted that things are much different than when Goldberg and he were supposed to clash at WrestleMania 36 because he had since reached his status as the greatest of all time. He then issued a "spoiler" that he was going to "Goldberg" Goldberg at WWE Elimination Chamber.
Natalya def. Aliyah
In recent weeks, Aliyah set a WWE record for fastest victory over Natalya and beat The B.O.A.T. three times in a row, including once by count-out and once by disqualification. In their fourth matchup that could only end in pinfall or submission, the up-and-comer Aliyah tapped out to the family Sharpshooter .
When The Queen of Hearts reengaged her defeated opponent after the bell, however, Xia Li emerged to put a stop to it and knocked The Queen of Harts from the ring.
Sami Zayn attacked Shinsuke Nakamura on the “In-Zayn Podcast”
One week before Sami Zayn’s Intercontinental Title opportunity, The Master Strategist used "The In-Zayn Podcast” to antagonize guests titleholder Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs.
When Boogs grabbed the mic to finally add his two cents, the device seemed to shock The Headbanging Herald. When The King of Strong Style turned his attention to his fallen friend, The Master Strategist dropped him with a Helluva Kick.
Happy Corbin def. Cesaro
Though Madcap Moss was not at ringside, Happy Corbin rolled the dice in a hard-fought matchup against the undeniably talented Swiss Superman and came away with a big win with End of Days.
Goldberg is resolved to take Roman Reigns' Universal Title at WWE Elimination Chamber
After making a surprise return to SmackDown last week to secure a title matchup at WWE Elimination Chamber, Goldberg shared with Michael Cole that his comeback will stick, that he is definitely the same dangerous Goldberg and that, above all, he will end the historic reign of The Head of the Table and that Brock Lesnar will be next at WrestleMania.
Charlotte Flair def. Naomi SmackDown Women’s Title Match
With Sonya Deville unable to interfere, Naomi attempted to once again make the SmackDown Women’s Championship glow in a hard-fought title matchup against Charlotte Flair. In the final moments of the amazing main event title contest, in which both Superstars left everything they had on the canvas, The Queen emerged victorious with Natural Selection.
Before the smoke cleared, Sonya emerged to taunt the defeated Naomi and sparked a 2-on-1 attack by The Queen and the WWE Official. This brought Ronda Rousey to the rescue. Shortly after, The Baddest Woman on the Planet sent Flair packing and nearly locked Deville's other arm in a submission hold before Flair pulled Sonya from the ring.