WWE’s next pay-per-view event Crown Jewel 2024 will be live on November 2 and before that, there are many storylines moving forward that could be added to the mega event. WWE SmackDown's October 18 edition had its share of stories leading to possible matchups. Check out the highlights and results of WWE SmackDown today, Cody Rhodes Visits Manchester City's Dressing Room at Etihad Stadium Ahead of WWE Live Event Before Crown Jewel 2024, Pics and Video Goes Viral.

Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso Brawl with the Bloodline

The Bloodline, led by Solo Sikoa kick-started the WWE SmackDown on October 18 with Sikoa once again claiming his claims on the ‘Tribal Chief’ honour, Jey Uso made the entrance through spectators and cleared his stance over the ‘dispute’. Jey – happy to stay out of the Bloodline Jey mentioned that next time he sees Solo, it will be different.

Roman Reigns Acknowledes Solo Sikoa

 

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At the end of WWE SmackDown on October 18, Bloodline cut Roman Reigns’ speech and had a big brawl against him and Jimmy Uso. Roman momentarily had an upper hand over the Bloodline taking down Solo Sikoa and the rest of the crew with a ‘God mode’ fight. But the numbers allowed Bloodline to take control of the proceedings with Sikoa hitting a pair of ‘Spike’ to Roman.

The Street Profits with B-Fab vs. Pretty Deadly vs. DIY in Triple Threat Tag Team Qualifying Match

A tag team qualification match between The Street Profits with B-Fab vs. Pretty Deadly vs. DIY highlighted a perfect sync between teams. While all three pairs were looking to win the match, it was a double-count in the end. Ciampa goes for the cover on Wilson and Ford onto Prince and the referee counts to three. As per the referee though Wilson was the legal competitor and handed DIY a win on the WWE SmackDown 18 night. The Rock To Be Part of WrestleMania 41? WWE Superstar Drops Major Hint Ahead of Mega PPV Event.

Cody Rhodes Reflects on Match Against Gunther at Crown Jewel 2024

Cody Rhodes Addresses the Crowd

 

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WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes addressed his match against Gunther at the Crown Jewel 2024. He added that he is not afraid of the ‘Chopes’ and will be the inaugural winner of the Crown Jewel Championship. He invited Gunther to the SmackDown edition next week.

Kevin Owens and Randy Orton Making Appearances on WWE SmackDown

Randy Orton demanded a match against Kevin Owens at the Crown Jewel 2024 as KO made a virtual appearance on the WWE SmackDown on October 18 night. KO made his idea clear about how he feels betrayed by Orton and even mentioned that he is searching for answers. We might have the ‘Warrior’ back in action in Crown Jewel and see Orton fighting against him.

Randy Orton Demands Match against Kevin Owens

 

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Motor City Machine Guns Win Debut match at WWE SmackDown

As expected, Motor City Machine Guns made their debut on WWE and finished the night with an impressive win in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match against A-Town Down Under and Los Garza. At a time all six men fight in the ring. Theory gets involved and hits Garza with a dropkick. WWE RAW Results Today, October 14: Gunther Shows Respect to Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan Escapes Cash-In Attempt; R-Truth Defeats the Miz and Other Winners, Highlights Ahead of Crown Jewel 2024.

Then he went on to clear the ring and dropped Humberto's neck first onto his knee. Alex, one half of the Motor City Machine Guns took control of the match with an atomic drop and finished the match with a splash onto a neck breaker.

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