The War and Treaty performed a rousing rendition of "God Bless America"

Two-time 2024 Grammy nominees The War and Treaty perform a rousing rendition of “God Bless America.” Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Santos Escobar def. Dragon Lee to progress in the U.S. Title Tournament 

The first round of the United States Championship Tournament gets underway with Dragon Lee and Santos Escobar running back their electric Survivor Series: WarGames match while NXT North American Champion “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio watches. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Santos Escobar and Dragon Lee renewed their Survivor Series: WarGames hostilities, this time in the First Round of the United States Championship Tournament and in front of NXT North American Champion “Dirty” Dominik Mystero, who Lee faces on Saturday at NXT Deadline. 

After an immense back-and-forth battle, the result was the same as Chicago, with Escobar capitalizing on a Phantom Driver. 

Following the match, Mysterio mocked his NXT Deadline opponent.

Cody Rhodes introduced the U.S. Army Drill Team 

Cody Rhodes makes a special appearance to introduce the United States Army Drill Team on WWE Tribute to the Troops SmackDown. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Bobby Lashley def. Karrion Kross to move forward in U.S. Title Tournament 

The All Mighty takes on Karrion Kross in the First Round of the U.S. Title Tournament on the WWE Tribute to the Troops SmackDown special. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

With Brad Nessler providing guest commentary, former U.S. Army Sergeant Bobby Lashley took apart Karrion Kross to advance in the U.S. Title Tournament. 

Despite Kross putting in a strong effort against The All Mighty, Lashley garnered the win after a devastating Spear. 

With three United States Title reigns to his credit, The All Mighty looks prime to be a dominant factor in this tournament and perhaps a favorite to win the whole thing.  

CM Punk specified his goal to main event WrestleMania 

CM Punk makes his electric return to SmackDown, vowing to main event WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Asuka def. Charlotte Flair 

Bayley gifts The Empress of Tomorrow a big win over The Queen. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

With a 6-5-2 record against The Empress of Tomorrow, The Queen of WWE looked to improve that mark but was hampered by Bayley, who had been left backstage before this match. 

Asuka thought she would have her teammates with her, but Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Michin and Zelina Vega took them out prior to the bout. 

With Asuka locked in the Figure-Eight Leglock by Charlotte, Bayley helped The Empress of Tomorrow lock up the win with a rollup.  

Randy Orton & LA Knight def. Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa 

The Viper teams with The Megastar to take on The Bloodline’s Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Bound by a shared goal and a common enemy, Randy Orton and LA Knight teamed to take on Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. 

The tension between Orton and Knight resulted in a rocky start, as The Viper was adamant that he didn’t need saving from The Bloodline last week.  

As Knight looked ready to hit Jimmy with the BFT, The Viper struck instead with the RKO to earn the win for the team.