WWE SmackDown Results & Winners (February 07, 2025): Jey Uso & Cody Rhodes take out Jacob Fatu, Alexa Bliss & Drew McIntyre advance, Solo Sikoa returns & more
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Pretty Deadly defeat DIY, Carmelo Hayes wins, Charlotte Flair appears, Elimination Chamber qualifying matches & more!
The Royal Rumble 2025 PLE kicked off the road to WrestleMania, with the next stop being the Elimination Chamber PLE. The build to the PLE had already started with the fallout show of Monday Night Raw, and the fallout show of Friday Night SmackDown followed suit.
The 02/07 episode of the Blue brand emanated live from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. The show continued building towards the Elimination Chamber PLE and addressed the developments from the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE, including appearances from the winners.
Get to know what happened this Friday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winner’s list for the 02/07 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Summary and Highlights
Jey Uso – Cody Rhodes
The 2025 men’s Royal Rumble winner stepped into the ring and picked up the mic as he thanked his family and the fans. “You deserve it” chants filled the arena as Jey stated that he was here to pick a champion to main event WrestleMania.
Jey then rallied the crowd to welcome The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, who made his entrance in Memphis. Cody stepped into the ring and embraced Jey Uso as the two friends hugged.
Cody and Jey were now face to face as the Champion addressed the Memphis crowd and Jey, stating that he knew what Jey wanted to talk about. Jey stated that he had two choices to make: to stand across from him at the grandest stage, which would mean a lot to him, or he could stand next to him as the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Rhodes stated that it was a difficult choice to make and then revealed the injuries he had suffered in the ladder match against Kevin Owens. Rhodes also revealed that he was immensely proud of Jey winning the Rumble and stated that the choice was for Jey to make for Mania.
The American Nightmare also reflected on their time together as a tag team and stated that he had to win at WrestleMania. If Jey chose him, “let’s make a memory tonight.” Jacob Fatu’s music hit as he walked in, accompanied by Tama Tonga.
Tama Tonga picked up the mic and silenced the crowd as Fatu stated that Rhodes took the title from his family, but as of now, his family needed the title back. Fatu then addressed Jey and stated that if there was anybody who would bring the title back to the family, it wouldn’t be him.
Jey had heard enough as he took out Tonga with a superkick, and the brawl was on as Cody Rhodes collided with Fatu. Fatu took over as he battered Rhodes and went for the hip attack, but Jey intercepted with a superkick, followed by a Cody Cutter by the Undisputed WWE Champion.
Bianca Belair vs Piper Niven – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
The bell rang as Belair went right on the attack and landed multiple shots, but Niven slipped under and used Belair’s braid to retaliate and attack the tag champion. Belair fired back as the action moved outside the ring. Niven drove Belair right into the side of the apron, followed by a crossbody and a running senton on the concrete floor.
In the closing moments, Belair bounced Niven’s head off the ring post and went for the KOD again. This time, she was successful as she went for the cover, and Belair defeated Piper. Bianca Belair joined Liv Morgan as the two stars confirmed their spots in the women’s Elimination Chamber match.
Backstage
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance were with General Manager Nick Aldis when Carmelo Hayes walked in to speak with the GM. Aldis revealed that he had a phone call with Raw GM Adam Pearce, who made a request for Hayes to face a Raw superstar. Akira Tozawa was here on SmackDown.
Akira Tozawa walked in, and Pearce reminded Hayes that he had cost Tozawa his Royal Rumble match. Carmelo stated that he was happy to take on Akira. The two stars came face to face as Aldis stepped in to handle the situation.
Tomasso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano (DIY) – WWE Tag Team Champions
The tag champions were inside the ring as Gargano addressed the Memphis crowd, stating that they had defeated the Motor City Machine Guns twice, which meant they were the best tag team in the world. The crowd continued booing as Ciampa picked up the mic and stated that the chances of MCMG holding the tag titles were officially dead.
Ciampa asked the crowd watching at home and the crowd in the arena to stand up, take their hats off, and bow their heads in silence. Pretty Deadly’s music hit as Kit Wilson and Elton Prince walked in. Prince reminded the tag champions how much they had helped them keep the tag titles.
Ciampa interrupted and asked them to keep silent as General Manager Nick Aldis walked in and stated that he was the one who made the decisions. While Pretty Deadly didn’t deserve a title shot right away, they could earn it.
Aldis announced a non-title tag match between Pretty Deadly and DIY. He declared that if Wilson and Prince defeated the tag champions tonight, they would earn a title shot.
DIY vs Pretty Deadly – (If Pretty Deadly wins they will get a title shot against DIY)
Gargano was in control of the match as he battered Prince, who fought back, sending Ciampa out of the ring. Prince tagged in Wilson, who started to batter both Gargano and Ciampa. A clothesline sent Ciampa down.
Wilson tagged in Prince, and the two stars went after the tag champions. Prince hit a springboard on Gargano and went for the cover, but Ciampa broke it up, and the match continued. Prince and Ciampa exchanged brutal shots as Gargano pulled Ciampa by his hair. Ciampa tried to capitalize and rolled Prince up for a cover.
Wilson broke the cover with a kick, and Prince now went for the cover using the ropes, rolling Ciampa over. Pretty Deadly defeated DIY and earned a title shot against the champions.
Backstage
The Miz was backstage with Andrade, stating that he was impressed with Andrade’s in-ring abilities and that he would learn a lot from the A-Lister. Andrade replied that he did learn how to beat him, and with that, Andrade left. As Cody Rhodes walked in, Miz stated that he would always have his back, as they were both old school.
Rhodes responded that he didn’t need Miz watching his back. Miz then replied, reminding Cody of how he lost his friends because of the title and pointed out that if Jey Uso picks him, would they still be friends? It seemed like Miz had gotten into Cody’s head, as the champion was left lost in thought while Miz walked away.
Drew McIntyre – Jimmy Uso – LA Knight
McIntyre picked up the mic and stated that he was officially back on Friday Night SmackDown. Drew reflected on his infamous Royal Rumble fiasco. Drew revealed that Monday Night Raw was a toxic place and went off on General Manager Adam Pearce.
The Scottish Warrior stated that GM Nick Aldis had called him and invited him to the Blue brand, giving him the freedom he needed. McIntyre mentioned that he was here for Cody Rhodes, not specifically for Cody, but for the title he holds.
Jimmy Uso‘s music hit as he walked in and picked up the mic, stating that McIntyre complained like an old girlfriend. Jimmy stepped into the ring and reminded him that tonight, Drew would need to get through him and LA Knight.
McIntyre responded, saying he was cool now, called Jimmy “Jey,” and asked if it bothered him that his brother was having all the success only if Jimmy had said “Yeet” first. Jimmy fired back, reminding McIntyre that he was going to kick his ass and cut a promo, saying he was going to Mania.
LA Knight’s music hit as the former US Champion walked in and went off on Jimmy. Knight then addressed all the men watching and stated that crying was okay. Knight mocked McIntyre for crying Monday through Friday and then cut a promo for the upcoming triple threat match between the three.
Jimmy Uso vs LA Knight vs Drew McIntyre – Triple Threat Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
The match was underway as Knight was in control, battering both McIntyre and Jimmy. McIntyre then gained control, but Jimmy retaliated with a Samoan drop, going for the cover. However, Knight broke it up.
Knight slammed Jimmy down and went on the attack, but Drew stepped in with a Glaswegian Kiss. McIntyre now had the upper hand as he called on Jimmy for the Claymore, but Jimmy intercepted with a superkick, taking Drew out of the ring.
Knight and Jimmy were now battling in the middle of the ring as Jimmy landed the splash. He went for the cover, but McIntyre pulled the referee outside the ring. Jimmy then went after Drew, sending the Scottish Warrior through the announcer’s desk.
Jimmy went for the splash again, but Knight got his knee up. He covered Jimmy, and the referee made his way back into the ring, but Jimmy kicked out at two. Knight went for the BFT on Jimmy, but out of nowhere, McIntyre landed the Claymore on him. He went for the cover and Drew McIntyre qualified for the men’s Elimination Chamber match.
Backstage
Damian Priest was backstage with Byron Saxton, who asked about Drew McIntyre’s win. Priest stated that he would join McIntyre in the Elimination Chamber after he wins his own qualifying match. Braun Strowman walked in and reminded Priest that he first needed to qualify himself. Priest fired back, stating that he would beat both of them.
Strowman reminded them once again that he wouldn’t be in the ring with two normal human beings next week but with two animals and a monster. It seemed like a triple-threat match between Strowman, Priest, and Jacob Fatu was set for next week.
Kevin Owens
A video played of Kevin Owens as he showed the injuries and scars he sustained in the ladder match against Cody Rhodes. Owens went off on Zayn, stating that it was all his fault because he stood there and watched while Cody tried to end his career.
KO claimed that Zayn did nothing, and later on, he rushed to the aid of Roman Reigns when someone was beating him in the corner. Owens declared that Zayn was a horrible friend and a disgusting human being, vowing that Sami would pay. KO promised that he would make him pay!
Joe Tessitore provided an update on Sami Zayn, stating that he is out of action indefinitely due to the attack at the hands of Kevin Owens.
Carmelo Hayes vs Akira Tozawa
Carmelo Hayes‘ music hit as he made his way to the ring with a mic in his hand. Hayes picked up the mic and went off on Tozawa, stating that he looked like Cody Rhodes left too long in the dryer. Tozawa was not having it, though, and attacked Hayes during his entrance.
The two stars were soon back in the ring as the bell rang, and the match was officially underway. Tozawa took control early, taking out Hayes with a dive from the ropes. Tozawa went to the top rope, but Hayes moved out of harm’s way, quickly landing his own offense as he beat down Akira.
Tozawa rallied the crowd behind him, tearing his shirt in an ode to his Alpha Academy member, Otis. The two stars battled on the top rope, where Tozawa landed a brutal powerbomb from the ropes. He went for the cover, but Hayes kicked out.
Both Hayes and Tozawa tried for a roll-up, but Carmelo landed a leaping DDT. He quickly climbed to the top and delivered his finishing move, going for the cover. Carmelo Hayes defeated Akira Tozawa.
Backstage
R-Truth was backstage with Akira Tozawa, who was being supported by him and a referee as he struggled to walk due to the punishment he took from Carmelo Hayes. Truth reassured the referee that he had it covered, as he said this the referee left and he dropped Tozawa the moment he saw Jey Uso.
Truth embraced Jey Uso but once again confused him with the King of the Ring winner. Jey reminded Truth that he had won the Royal Rumble. Cody Rhodes then walked in and asked Jey how he was feeling about WrestleMania. Jey replied that he wanted to face Cody but also had beef with Gunther and hadn’t decided yet.
Charlotte Flair – Tiffany Stratton
Charlotte Flair picked up the mic and asked if the Memphis crowd loved her or hated her. She mocked the crowd and stated that she lived rent-free in their minds, as the crowd was obsessed with her, her last name, and everything “Charlotte Flair.”
Charlotte recapped her win in the Women’s Royal Rumble match and mentioned that she wanted to get inspired. She said she went to Raw to see if Rhea Ripley inspired her, visited NXT to see if Giulia inspired her, and now she was on SmackDown to see if Tiffany Stratton could inspire her.
Stratton’s music hit as the WWE Women’s Champion made her way to the ring. Tiffany picked up the mic and congratulated Flair, revealing that she was a fan of Charlotte Flair. Stratton then revealed that the promotion was only worried about Flair being injured for a day because Stratton was there to sell out shows.
Flair fired back, stating that Tiffany could only speak when she told her to. Stratton interrupted and pleaded with Flair to pick her for WrestleMania 41. The crowd erupted in “Tiffy Time” chants as Flair stated that when she was in the ring with Rhea, she was a kid, but today, she saw a child in the ring. Charlotte then asked Tiffany to get on her knees and beg Flair to choose her for Mania.
Nia Jax’s music hit as she walked in, accompanied by Candice LeRae. Jax grabbed the mic and stated that she had spoken to General Manager Nick Aldis, and instead of facing five opponents in the Elimination Chamber, she would face just one.
Jax then revealed that she would take on Tiffany Stratton next week for the title and stated that Flair would have to go through her to become the champion. Flair responded, saying that this just got interesting, and revealed that she would stay on SmackDown next week to see who wins the match between Jax and Stratton.
Alexa Bliss’s music then hit as she made her way to the ring for her clash against Candice LeRae in the Elimination Chamber qualifying match.
Alexa Bliss vs Candice LeRae – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
Bliss was in her first match since her two-year-long hiatus, battling the opponent she last fought in January 2023. Bliss and LeRae exchanged shots, both looking for the pinfall to qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match.
LeRae took control early, driving her knee into the back of Bliss. Candice then drove Alexa into the ring post and attacked her with kicks, continuing to target Bliss’ spine. Candice mocked Alexa, but the former champion fired back, slapping LeRae multiple times.
Alexa gained control and went for the cover, but Candice kicked out at two. LeRae climbed to the top rope and hit a missile dropkick into the cover, but Bliss kicked out. Just then, the Wyatt Six glitch appeared briefly on the screen.
LeRae rolled up Bliss once again as the two stars continued going back and forth. The action picked up as LeRae attacked, but Bliss caught her into Sister Abigail and went for the cover. Alexa Bliss defeated Candice LeRae and qualified for the Elimination Chamber.
Backstage
Byron Saxton was backstage with Women’s US Champion Chelsea Green, who was addressing the injury sustained by Piper Niven. Saxton revealed that Green would be facing Naomi and asked if she thought she could beat her.
Chelsea interjected, saying, “Not if, when I beat Naomi,” before cutting a promo, stating that she was going to the Elimination Chamber. B-Fab and Michin walked in, mocking Green and warning her about the title.
Zelina Vega then appeared and floated the idea that now that she was on SmackDown, she should get a title shot against Green. She left after making her point. Green then asked Niven for a bigger security cover, to which Niven responded by asking how many people hated her.
A video promo of the Street Profits played as they sent a warning to Motor City Machine Guns and the Tag Champion DIY. Ford and Dawkins stated that they didn’t like the strangers that were here and warned the entire tag team division.
Byron Saxton was backstage with the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) and asked them about the Street Profits’ comments. Shelley and Sabin fired back, stating that they had DIY beat and were going to win. Los Garzas then walked in and told MCMG to let it go, leading to a tense face-off between the two teams.
Elektra Lopez and Santos Escobar also arrived, attempting to diffuse the situation. Escobar reminded MCMG that they had a real problem with the Street Profits. Escobar then stated that if MCMG wanted a match against Los Garzas, they’d get it next week.
Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga
Tonga and Rhodes started the action as the bell rang, with Fatu being tagged back in and showboating in front of the champion. Rhodes attacked with an uppercut and went for the Cody Cutter, but Fatu moved out of harm’s way and countered with a running senton.
Fatu and Tonga continued the assault on Jey, and both men took each other out with a clothesline. Cody was tagged in, and Tonga tagged in Fatu, who shifted the momentum. Fatu attacked Cody and was hit with the Cody Cutter from the top rope. Rhodes went for the cover, but Jacob kicked out at one.
Fatu went for another attack, but Rhodes moved out of the way, and Fatu slammed into the ring post. Rhodes climbed to the top rope, but Fatu pushed him off. Tonga capitalized by landing a DDT. He went for the cover, but Rhodes kicked out.
Tonga and Fatu lined up Rhodes for the finish, but Jey came to the rescue. He pulled Fatu out of the ring, hitting him with a superkick and following it up with a suicide dive through the ropes. Cody took advantage of the distraction and landed the Cross Rhodes on Tonga. He went for the cover, and with Jey’s help, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga.
After the match, Rhodes addressed his injuries and stood to celebrate the victory, only to be blindsided by a brutal Samoan Spike from a man in a hoodie. The man revealed himself to be Solo Sikoa, making his shocking return. Solo Sikoa took out Rhodes in the closing moments of SmackDown, leaving the champion lying in the ring.
WWE SmackDown Results
- Bianca Belair pinned Piper Niven – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
- Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson) defeated DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa) (c) – #1 Contender for the WWE Tag Team Championship
- Drew McIntyre defeated Jimmy Uso & LA Knight – Triple Threat Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
- Carmelo Hayes pinned Akira Tozawa
- Alexa Bliss defeated Candice LeRae – Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match
- Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso defeated Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga
- Solo Sikoa returned and attacked Cody Rhodes
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