, Welcome to another exciting episode of WWE SmackDown! In this week’s episode, we saw some intense matches, shocking twists, and a lot of drama. Let’s dive into the recap and relive all the action from WWE SmackDown Episode 1440.
The Showdown Between Roman Reigns and Edge
The show kicked off with a confrontation between the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, and the Rated-R Superstar, Edge. Edge, who had won the Royal Rumble and earned the right to challenge for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania, made his intentions clear to Reigns. He wanted to face him at the grandest stage of them all and take the title from him.
Reigns, on the other hand, was not impressed and reminded Edge that he was the head of the table and the champion. He also pointed out that Edge had been away from the ring for a long time and didn’t deserve a title shot. The two exchanged heated words, and it was clear that this feud was far from over.
The Intercontinental Championship Match: Big E vs Apollo Crews
The first match of the night was for the Intercontinental Championship between Big E and Apollo Crews. The two had been feuding for weeks, and this was their chance to settle the score.
The match was hard-hitting and intense, with both superstars giving it their all. However, in the end, it was Big E who emerged victorious, retaining his Intercontinental Championship. But the drama didn’t end there. After the match, Apollo Crews attacked Big E and left him lying in the ring. It seems like this feud is far from over.
The Return of Seth Rollins
In a shocking turn of events, Seth Rollins made his return to WWE SmackDown after being away for months. He interrupted a match between Cesaro and Murphy and made his intentions clear – he wanted to face Cesaro at WrestleMania.
Cesaro, who had been on a winning streak and had his sights set on the Universal Championship, accepted the challenge. It looks like we have a new feud brewing on the blue brand.
The Street Profits vs Sami Zayn and King Corbin
In WWE SmackDown, The Street Profits faced off against Sami Zayn and King Corbin in a tag team match. The Street Profits, who had been on a roll lately, were looking to continue their winning streak. However, Zayn and Corbin had other plans.
In a back-and-forth match, it was Zayn and Corbin who emerged victorious, thanks to some interference from Corbin’s Knights of the Lone Wolf. The Street Profits were left reeling, and it seems like this feud is far from over.
The Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks
In the main event of the night, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler defended their Women’s Tag Team Championships against Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks. The two teams had been at odds for weeks, and this was their chance to settle the score.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showcasing their skills. However, in the end, it was Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler who retained their titles, thanks to some interference from Reginald, who had aligned himself with Jax and Baszler.
After the match, Belair and Banks were left disappointed, but it seems like this feud is far from over. With WrestleMania just around the corner, we can expect to see these two teams clash again in the near future.
The Return of Daniel Bryan
In a shocking turn of events, Daniel Bryan made his return to WWE SmackDown after being away for months. He interrupted a match between Jey Uso and Kevin Owens and made his intentions clear – he wanted to face Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at Fastlane.
Reigns, who had been dominating the blue brand, accepted the challenge, and it looks like we have a new challenger for the Universal Championship.
Conclusion
WWE SmackDown Episode 1440 was an action-packed show with some surprising returns and intense matches. With WrestleMania just around the corner, the blue brand is heating up, and we can expect to see some exciting feuds and matches in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates and recaps from WWE SmackDown.
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