Recap of WWE SmackDown: February 9, 2024
WWE SmackDown
February 9, 2024
Spectrum Center
Charlotte, NC
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Tonight, on WWE SmackDown
Triple H will address the consequences of the WrestleMania The XL Kickoff Press Conference
Winners face The Judgment Day at Elimination Chamber to claim The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
Pete Dunn & Tyler Bate vs Tomasso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano
Bayley discusses her decision to step down from Damage CTRL
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Bianca Belair vs Michin
Live coverage starts at 8:15 PM EST.
In the boxing ring, Triple H said it appeared that there were some people in the press conference that were looking to assert their authority even though they don’t have any. It doesn’t matter what you’re sitting in. The answers are coming from one source and you’re watching him. At the top of the line at WrestleMania The XL show, Roman Reigns will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. There are some fans out in the crowd who will not like this decision However, it’s not an issue whether you agree or disagree with the decision. Nick Aldis said now we should focus our attention on that World Heavyweight Championship. Seth Rollins’ challenger will be determined in who is the Elimination Chamber winner. We’ll begin tonight by playing a series of matches to determine the contestants in the match. To emphasize it is true is that WWE management is united on a front, I’ll hand the responsibility for Adam Pearce. Pearce confirmed that the 12 players who are eligible to participate in the Elimination Chamber include Randy Orton, Bronson Reed, Kevin Owens, Logan Paul, AJ Styles, The Miz, Bobby Lashley, Ivar, Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn, Dominik Mysterio as well as LA Knight. The event will begin on the 1st of March.
Drew McIntyre said CM Punk is injured. Cody will wrap up the story and I’ll be the winner of the World Title.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Drew McIntyre vs AJ Styles
LA Knight came down to do commentary. McIntyre and Styles were fighting outside the Ring. McIntyre was thrown by Styles over the announce table. Knight dropped his water bottle on Styles. McIntyre hit Styles from behind, which sent Styles back into Knight. McIntyre was able to throw Styles back into the boxing ring. Styles was able to roll up McIntyre and the referee was distracted as Knight was standing on the apron of the ring. Styles punched Knight. Styles turned around and was struck by his Claymore Kick.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Backstage, Sami Zayn stated that the year before I was in the main event at WrestleMania but this time I’m watching the window closing quickly. I need to consider the next challenge tonight, and that’s Randy Orton. I need to beat him tonight and then go on to be able to win in the Elimination Chamber. This is a good path and I’m going to follow it.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Bianca Belair vs Michin
Michin hit the Eat Defeat on Belair. Belair took his KOD upon Michin and then pinned her.
Winner: Bianca Belair
In the backstage area, Triple H told Bron Breakker that I’m extremely proud of your accomplishments. The journey you’ve taken from the moment you walked in from the outside to what you’re doing is awe inspiring and I’m excited to see what you will accomplish at this level. Breakker stated that I have two amazing offers. One from RAW and the other from Smackdown. Have you any suggestions? Paul Heyman came in and held the hand of Breakker and Breakker left. Heyman stated that it was a wonderful talent from a family with a funny name. Triple H asked Heyman what was he looking for. Heyman stated that I know now isn’t an ideal moment. I’ll be back next week and be joined by My Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and The Rock. Triple H said I’m looking for it.
In the arena, Bayley told the fans that you’ve been on the same journey as me. Damage CTRL was all to me. It was my home. You can see how numerous times I placed damage CTRL over myself, but all they could do was take away from me. After I took home the Royal Rumble, they would be thrilled for me and everything would go well But this did not happen. Every time I went to the back the crowd was laughing. Each time I walked into the room and they stopped talking. When they went to WrestleMania, IYO is going to have to learn by doing. Dakota Kai came out and told me that I’ve tried to reach you for the past week. Is it possible that you are being a ghost? Are we no longer friends? Bayley asked me where you were last week? Dakota stated that I had to visit my doctor the week before. I didn’t realize that this was happening. Bayley instructed her to take out the junk. Each time I was backstage you would be laughing along with them. You were aware of what was happening throughout the entire time. Dakota claimed that I was placed in a difficult situation however I was a believer that Damage CTRL along with IYO was too till Asuka and Kairi arrived. I’m sure you have a strange past in common with Kairi and I believed that everything was going to be fine however, once Kairi and Asuka became a part of her and she was able to see the whole picture, everything changed. Bayley wanted to know from Dakota why she did not tell her. Dakota stated that I had always wanted to tell her, but did not know how to go about it. I’m sad for all three of us. We, myself and IYO always shared a common bond and you’ve been my mentor. I was unsure of what to say that your strategy worked. Kabuki Warriors won the tag titles. Kabuki Warriors won the tag titles, and you took home the Royal Rumble. Bayley asked her where she is at the moment. IYO as well as Kabuki Warriors. Kabuki Warriors got on the rings and apron. With Bayley facing the two teams, Dakota grabbed a chair and hit them with her swivel at IYO as well as the Warriors.
On the backstage Orton stated that last year, I suffered an injury and watched WrestleMania from the outside. Tonight, I will take on Sami Zayn. If I am victorious, I move into an Elimination Chamber.
Onstage Bobby Lashley said he will take on Bronson Reed to win an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match next Monday on RAW
Winners will have to face The Judgment Day at Elimination Chamber
Tyler Bate & Pete Dunn vs DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa)
Bate offered DIY double clothesline. Gargano superkicked Bate. Gargano plunged into the ring, only to be hit in his face from Dunn. Dunn offered Gargano the Bitter End and pinned him.
Winners: Tyler Bate & Pete Dunn
In the backstage area, Dominik Mysterio said he’s going to be the winner of his way into the Elimination Chamber. It does not matter who I’m facing next week in order to be qualified. Kevin Owens showed up and declared that I’m the guy you’re facing. I’m gonna give you a smack next week and I’m going dedicate my victory to the greatest wrestler ever, Rey Mysterio. R-Truth was on and thought Owens could be The Miz.
Onstage Logan Paul asked Nick Aldis what prompted him to be placed in an qualifying match. I don’t have to be qualified and I’ll be able to do it. I’m in the Elimination Chamber, and I’ll be the winner of the World Championship from Seth Rollins. Aldis stated that next week, on SmackDown you’ll face The Miz.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn
Zayn stopped the RKO and then gave Orton Orton the Blue Thunder Bomb for a two-count. Orton struck Orton with the RKO onto Zayn and then pinned Zayn to the mat. Following the fight, Drew McIntyre got in the ring, and had an argument with Orton.
Winner: Randy Orton