by The WWE SmackDown 13 September 2024 episode marked the season premiere, airing on USA Network, and it did not disappoint! With a new theme song, “Neva Play” by Megan Thee Stallion, and Triple H hyping up the new era, fans were in for a night filled with high-stakes action, surprises, and incredible moments.
From a thrilling Steel Cage match between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa, to Roman Reigns addressing the WWE Universe, here’s everything that went down on this exciting episode of SmackDown!
Full Results of WWE SmackDown 13 September 2024
1. Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage match.
The show opened with a bang as Cody Rhodes defended his title against the powerhouse, Solo Sikoa, inside a Steel Cage. It was a competitive battle filled with near-falls and huge moments, including Cody’s breath-taking crossbody off the top of the cage.
In the end, Cody secured the victory after hitting Solo with a Cross Rhodes. But the post-match chaos was just as intense—Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa attacked Cody, leading to a dramatic showdown with Roman Reigns stepping in to help Cody. After fending off the attackers, Cody and Roman stood tall together, teasing a possible future alliance.
2. Michin defeated Piper Niven via Pinfall.
In a short but impactful match, Michin picked up a win against Piper Niven. However, things took a dark turn post-match when Chelsea Green and Piper teamed up to brutally attack Michin, even tossing her through a trash can.
3. Kevin Owens & Randy Orton defeated A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) in a tag team match.
What started as a tease with Kevin Owens’ supposed mystery partner being a rookie named Ricky quickly turned into a major moment when Randy Orton was revealed as the real partner! Owens sent Ricky packing with a Stunner, and the match got underway.
In an exciting yet brief contest, Owens and Orton picked up the win after a combination of the RKO and Stunner left Austin Theory and Grayson Waller down for the count.
4. Andrade defeated Carmelo Hayes via Pinfall.
Andrade sealed the deal in his trilogy with Carmelo Hayes, earning a decisive victory to win their series 2-1. Post-match, the United States Champion LA Knight made an appearance, telling Andrade that he would be his next challenger at BAD BLOOD.
Major Highlights of WWE SmackDown 13 September 2024
- Triple H kicked off the night, welcoming fans to SmackDown’s new home on USA Network and hyping up the season premiere.
- Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns teased a future alliance after a post-match brawl against the Bloodline members, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa.
- Nia Jax challenged Naomi and Bayley to a “Loser Leaves SmackDown Forever” tag match for next week’s episode.
- The surprise appearance of Randy Orton as Kevin Owens’ tag team partner was one of the night’s biggest crowd-pleasers.
- Roman Reigns addressed the WWE Universe, declaring himself the only Tribal Chief, while Cody agreed to partner with him at BAD BLOOD PLE.
