SmackDown results, May 26, 2023: Cracks in The Bloodline occur during brawl with Zayn and Owens en route to WWE Night of Champions

Austin Theory def. Sheamus in a United States Title Match 

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The Celtic Warrior attempts to claim the United States Title when he challenges Austin Theory. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In the final moments of the United States Title Match, Austin Theory attempted to use a steel chair against Sheamus, but the attack was quickly thwarted by The Brawling Brutes, which set up The Celtic Warrior to hit a whopping 25 Beats of the Bodhran.

When Pretty Deadly attacked Butch and Ridge Holland as Sheamus was going for the Brogue Kick, the Irish Superstar began to dish out a second Beats of the Bodhran on Kit Wilson. As he did, Theory took advantage of the distraction and rolled up his challenger for the three-count. 

Raquel Rodriguez & Shotzi def. Bayley & IYO SKY

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New partners Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi take on Damage CTRL’s Bayley and IYO SKY three nights before both tandems battle in a Fatal 4-Way Match to crown the new WWE Women’s' Tag Team Champions on Raw. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Before both teams battle in a Fatal 4-Way showdown to crown new WWE Women’s' Tag Team Champions on Raw, miscommunication between Damage CTRL's Bayley and IYO SKY allowed the newly-formed tandem Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi to pick up a huge win.

Cameron Grimes def. Ashante “Thee” Adonis

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SmackDown newcomer Cameron Grimes looks to follow up his nearly record-setting victory over Baron Corbin in his blue brand debut two weeks prior when he takes on Hit Row's Ashante “Thee” Adonis. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Two weeks ago, Cameron Grimes scored a victory over Baron Corbin in near-record time in his SmackDown debut. Despite a bit of interference by Top Dolla early in the matchup, Grimes overcame Hit Row's Ashante “Thee” Adonis with the Cave-In. 

As the dust cleared, Corbin suddenly ambushed the triumphant Superstar from behind on the ramp. 

Asuka locked Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair in the armbar before nearly getting K.O.D.-ed en route to the Raw Women's Title Match WWE Night of Champions

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Asuka ambushes Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair and locks her in the armbar before nearly getting K.O.D-ed for her trouble en route to their title match at WWE Night of Champions. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

LA Knight def. Rick Boogs

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One week after LA Knight attacked his tag team partner Rick Boogs seconds they lost to The Street Profits, the short-lived tandem squares off while Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins watch from commentary. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

One week after LA Knight attacked his own tag team partner Rick Boogs for getting pinned in their match against The Street Profits, the short-lived tandem squared off as Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins watched. After Knight emerged victorious with B.F.T., he confronted Ford and Dawkins and informed them that it will be him that smokes them. 

AJ Styles def. Karrion Kross

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Before AJ Styles battles Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Night of Champions, he goes head-to-head with the ominous Karrion Kross. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Before AJ Styles battles Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Night of Champions, his fellow O.C. member Michin emerged to chase away an interfering Scarlett. With the playing field leveled, Styles continued to battle Karrion Kross in a hard-fought matchup before hitting the Phenomenal Forearm for a huge win en route to his high-stakes showdown against The Visionary.  

Chaos took over during "The KO Show" one day before WWE Night of Champions

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During an intense war of words on “The KO Show,” Kevin Owens goads Jimmy Uso into calling himself “The Tribal Chief” of The Usos. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

One day before the highly anticipated Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match at WWE Night of Champions, "The KO Show" erupted in bedlam. After being goaded by Kevin Owens, Jimmy Uso made the mistake of referring to himself as "The Tribal Chief" when it comes to The Usos.

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One day before the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match at WWE Night of Champions, Bloodline issues light the fuse on a brawl pitting Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn against Roman Reigns, The Usos and Solo Sikoa. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Roman Reigns soon emerged to admonish Jimmy and Jey. When Reigns took Sami Zayn's mic after the one-time "Honorary Uce" asked him if he knew "it's over," KO suddenly ambushed The Head of the Table with the Stunner. In response, The Usos began to brawl with Zayn and Owens before Solo Sikoa emerged to take out both of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions with the Samoan Spike. After Reigns blasted Zayn with the Spear, he demanded Jimmy Uso give him the Tag Team Titles. After Jimmy hesitated, Jey took the championships from his brother and handed them to The Tribal Chief.