SmackDown results: Sept. 8, 2023

Charlotte Flair & Shotzi def. IYO SKY & Bayley

The Empress of Tomorrow makes a beeline for WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY, assisting Charlotte Flair and Shotzi in defeating Damage CTRL. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The Ballsy Badass had The Queen of WWE as her tag partner as they took on Bayley and WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY of Damage CTRL. Shotzi had terrorized Bayley for weeks after the devious group shorn her green locks more than a month ago. 

After some back-and-forth action, Asuka reemerged to snatch the WWE Women’s Title from Dakota Kai’s hands, giving enough of a distraction for Shotzi to lock up the win for her team. After the match, Asuka and SKY had a face-to-face showdown.

Austin Theory and Grayson Waller interrupted LA Knight

As LA Knight accepts The Miz’s challenge for a rematch, he gets bombarded by the new duo of Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

LA Knight def. Austin Theory

LA Knight takes on the former United States Champion Austin Theory. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Following his verbal sparring match with Austin Theory, LA Knight took it to Theory in an in-ring match. With Grayson Waller providing guest commentary, the smack talk was nonstop. 

Waller didn't stop with just the smack talk, entering the ring while the referee’s back was turned to expose the turnbuckle. 

Despite the exposed turnbuckle, Knight still put away Theory with the BFT.

The Brawling Brutes confronted The Judgment Day

As The Judgment Day are celebrating their WWE Payback success, Butch and Ridge Holland emerge to confront the devious group. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The Judgment Day def. The Brawling Brutes

The Brawling Brutes match wits and fits with The Judgment Day in an edge-of-your-seat tag bout. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Competing in their first contest since winning the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Finn Bálor and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day took on Butch and Ridge Holland of The Brawling Brutes.

Holland and Butch took it to the champions as Holland used his incredible strength and Butch performed cold-as-ice moonsaults. 

“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio attempted to get involved but was met with a few Beats of the Bodhran from Butch. Butch was unable to get more reps as The Prince hit a Slingblade.

Despite their moxie, Butch and Holland would fall to two South of Heavens and a Coup de Grâce. 

Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits stood toe-to-toe with The Judgment Day

After The Judgment Day’s victory, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits come forth to explain how they will take over SmackDown. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

AJ Styles def. Jimmy Uso

After his win over Jimmy Uso, AJ Styles’ night is far from over as The Judgment Day slide in to gift The Phenomenal One to the ravenous Solo Sikoa. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Looking to get back into the good graces of The Bloodline, Jimmy Uso took on "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles. Styles rocked Jimmy, who narrowly escaping a Styles Clash attempt. 

With Jimmy in control, Solo Sikoa appeared at the top of the ramp.

Styles kept up the offense, hitting a scintillating backbreaker, but Uso kept fighting. Sikoa turned his back on Jimmy, allowing Styles the opportunity to send Jimmy into Sikoa. Styles wrapped up the win with a Phenomenal Forearm. After the match, the Judgment Day delived Styles to be put down with a Samoan Spike from Sikoa.

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