SmackDown results, March 17, 2003: Owens saves Zayn from a brutal Uso attack to reunite with his long-time friend

Cody Rhodes failed to reunite Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn as KO's words devastated his one-time friend

Things implode when Cody Rhodes comes to the blue brand en route to his Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania to try to get Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens working together again. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Dominik Mysterio & Rhea Ripley def. Santos Escobar & Zelina Vega

Legado del Fantasma mix it up with “Dom Dom” and “Mami” in a turbulent Mixed Tag Team Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

When order broke down in the Mixed Tag Team Match and Santos Escobar was taken out of action, Zelina Vega knocked Dominik Mysterio out of the squared circle. Unfortunately, she made the mistake of turning her back on Rhea Ripley, who hit her opponent with Riptide for the victory.

After the bell, Dominik began to once more trash talk his dad. In response, Rey Mysterio interrupted Dominik with some emotional words as he made it clear he will never fight his son at WrestleMania or anywhere else.

The Legendary Luchador tells his son that his biggest regret is what he's become but that he will never fight him. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez def Tegan Nox & Emma to qualify for WrestleMania Showcase

Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan battle Tegan Nox & Emma to qualify for the WrestleMania Showcase Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Moments after the announcement that there would be a WrestleMania Showcase Match, Liv Morgan hit Tegan Knox with Code Red to take her out of action. Raquel Rodriguez then hit Emma with the Tahana Bomb and paved the way for Morgan to finish her opponent with Oblivion. With their huge victory, Raquel Rodriguez  and Liv Morgan punch their ticket to the Showcase Match at The Showcase of the Immortals!

Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley attempted to destroy each other in a chaotic brawl

The Opportunity engages in a out-of-control throwdown with her WrestleMania SmackDown Women’s Title challenger. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Xavier Woods def. LA Knight 

Xavier Woods looks to close the mouth of the outspoken LA Knight following a backstage altercation earlier in the day. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

LA Knight is still extremely bothered that he doesn't a match when WrestleMania Goes Hollywood. But all the frustration in the world didn't stop him for being defeated by The New Day's Xavier Woods with the Back Woods.

Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus ended in a no-contest following Imperium attack, a Triple Threat Title Match for the Intercontinental Title was established for WrestleMania

Drew McIntyre takes on Sheamus to determine who will change Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

During their fierce battle for an Intercontinental Championship Match at WrestleMania, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus smashed into Gunther. In response, The Ring General attacked both Superstars and brought an end to the matchup. As a result, WWE Official Adam Pearce determined that both McIntyre and Sheamus will challenge the Intercontinental Champion at The Showcase of the Immortals. 

Kevin Owens emerged from the crowd to save Sami Zayn from a 2-on-1 Uso attack before reuniting with his long-time friend

The one-time “Honorary Uce” finally comes face-to-face with Jey Uso. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

During another 2-on-1 beatdown of Sami Zayn by The Usos, KO emerges from the crowd to repel The Usos and once again align with his old friend. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown