Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes explained to Randy Orton why he agreed to team with Roman Reigns at WWE Bad Blood.

The Viper calls out The American Nightmare to ask why he agreed to team with Roman Reigns after everything that has happened. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

A Bloodline interruption led to an intense confrontation and a main event match challenge.

The Bloodline interrupts Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens so that Solo Sikoa can give his opinion as to why The American Nightmare is teaming with Roman Reigns. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Bayley def. Naomi 

The Role Model overcomes Naomi to earn the right to challenge WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax at WWE Bad Blood. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

After both Superstars pinned Nia Jax one week earlier, Bayley hit Naomi with a Bayley-to-Belly/flying elbow combination pick up a hard-fought victory to earn the right to challenge the WWE Women’s Champion at WWE Bad Blood. 

Carmelo Hayes def. Andrade

United States Champion LA Knight interrupts Andrade’s latest matchup against Carmelo Hayes. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In the height Andrade's sixth one-on-one showdown against Carmelo Hayes, LA Knight emerged in the hopes of getting retribution for a backstage attack he suffered. The United States Champion's disruption allowed Hayes to steal a quick pin. After the match, Andrade was visible bothered that Knight's actions costed him the match.

Michin def. Piper Niven

Chelsea Green’s attempt to interfere in Piper Niven’s match against Michin with a trash can backfires. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Although Chelsea Green distracted the referee, Piper Niven missed her target when she attempted to Cannonball Michin into a trash can at ringside. Michin quickly took out Green and hit Piper with Eat Defeat for the win. The victory gave Michin major momentum heading into her Dumpster Match against Green on Oct. 4 in Nashville. 

Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu def. Randy Orton & Kevin Owens

Disruption from The Bloodline draws Cody Rhodes into Randy Orton and Kevin Owens’ tag team match against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu reacts accordingly. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In a main event showdown pitting Randy Orton and Kevin Owens against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa interfered in a key moment and brought Cody Rhodes to the ring to even the odds. But when Owens hit the stunner on Solo, Jacob Fatu threw The American Nightmare into the official and prevented the three-count. Moments later, Solo stole the win for The Bloodline. A frustrated Owens confronted Rhodes and Orton was forced to step in between them.