WWE Smackdown Results returned as the introductions were made.
Once the match started, they traded arm bars and then got into a shoving match and Ford nailed him with a dropkick as they went to commercial.
They traded blows in the middle of the ring and Ford caught him with a clothesline and an elbow, followed by another clothesline.
Both of these men are deserving. Only one can qualify. 😤
Who's heading to London to compete in the #MITB Ladder Match on July 1st? 🪜🇬🇧@RealLAKnight @MontezFordWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OpuZ05k9iz
— WWE (@WWE) June 3, 2023
Knight ducked and hit a belly to back suplex for a pin attempt, but missed a moonsault off the top rope and Ford hit a Rock Bottom for a near pinfall.
Ford fought Knight off the top rope but had to roll through a From the Heavens and tried a roll up, but Knight reversed it and grabbed the ropes to get the win.
After the match, Knight set up a ladder for a ceremonial climb to the briefcases.
"I'M YOUR BROTHER!" 😤
Jimmy @WWEUsos said he did what he did at #WWENOC to protect his family. @WWERomanReigns @WWESoloSikoa#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hQnnhqeZEs
— WWE (@WWE) June 3, 2023
The Usos state their case
Triple H went out to the ring and gave the usual pomp and circumstance about how a talent changes the landscape of professional wrestling.
He compared Reigns to Mohamed Ali and Michael Jordan as top athletes we’ll remember for years. The commentators talked about his reign being the best ever due to the pressures of social media.
Triple H congratulated him for surpassing 1000 days as it’s something that hasn’t been done in almost 40 years, and he unveiled a new Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and presented it to Reigns.
Reigns handed his other belt to Heyman and held his new one high.
Reigns then demanded the WWE Universe acknowledge him and the Usos music played and they came out to the ramp and Reigns ripped into Heyman.
Jimmy stared Reigns down and Reigns told Jey to kick him in the face to fix Jimmy taking the tag titles from him and Jey didn’t.
Jimmy told him the only one that needs fixing is him, and Jey can’t fix it since he’s the one that kicked him. He did it because he was being a brother and they treat each other with love and respect and Reigns hasn’t been a good brother.
Jimmy then told Solo how Reigns will abuse and manipulate him when he’s done using him and Solo started to think.
Reigns handed Solo the mic so he could say who he’s loyal to and runs with, but Jimmy’s words had an effect on him, but he acknowledged Reigns. Then he pointed out the Usos are his brothers and handed the mic back and stood with the Usos.
Jimmy asked him if he wants to run it together or be the Tribal Chief all by himself.
Jey tried to make peace between them after a shoving match started and tried to get them on the same page.
NO. WAY. 🫢@WWESoloSikoa just attacked his own brothers, The @WWEUsos, and has chosen to stand with The Tribal Chief @WWERomanReigns! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/UwpW3TnlKP
— WWE (@WWE) June 3, 2023
Family betrayal
Jimmy told Reigns they’re stronger together and asked Reigns to be their brother and run it all together. Reigns looked conflicted and then hugged Jimmy and then said no and backed away.
Solo then dropped Jimmy with a Samoan Spike and he and Reigns left the ring. Heyman asked Reigns what about Jey, and Reigns said Jey will do what he always does and fall in line.
This was a great moment, but predictable since the news was already released that Reigns and Solo will face the Usos at Money in the Bank.
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