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Chaotic SmackDown Finale: Dragunov Retains, McIntyre Lays Out Rhodes
1 Nov
Summary
- Ilja Dragunov retains US Title in intense match against Nathan Frazer
- Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre's contract signing ends with McIntyre attacking Rhodes
- Alexa Bliss defeats Nia Jax, Carmelo Hayes wins despite Miz's interference
The October 31st episode of WWE SmackDown, the go-home show for Saturday Night's Main Event, was filled with thrilling in-ring action and a chaotic contract signing.
The show began with a confrontation between Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, which was quickly diffused by GM Nick Aldis. This was followed by an intense US Title open challenge match between champion Ilja Dragunov and Nathan Frazer, which had the crowd chanting "This is Awesome." Dragunov ultimately retained his title with a decisive victory.
Elsewhere on the show, Carmelo Hayes defeated The Miz in a back-and-forth contest, while Alexa Bliss picked up a win over the powerful Nia Jax. The Motor City Machine Guns faced defeat at the hands of the MFT faction.
The main event of the evening was the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for their Undisputed WWE Title match at Saturday Night's Main Event. The signing quickly turned heated, with McIntyre refusing to sign the contract and Rhodes striking him. McIntyre then returned to the ring and laid out Rhodes with a devastating Claymore, standing tall as the show came to a close.
