WWE SmackDown Results: Royal Rumble Repercussions, WWE Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifiers, and Elimination Chamber Heats Up
February 7, 2025 – FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
Commentary: Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore
Results by Roy Nemer
Opening Segment: Jey Uso and the WWE Champion Ship
WWE SmackDown kicked off with a rehash of the 2025 Royal Rumble. The event’s winner, Jey Uso, made his grand entrance through a cheering crowd. The arena echoed with the fans’ “Yeeet,” and Uso took center stage.
Addressing the crowd, Uso spoke about his week, the love from his family, friends, and the fans. The WWE Royal Rumble victor then approached Cody Rhodes. Uso revealed his intention to select a WWE Champion for a stripping match at WrestleMania.
Rhodes, despite being the WWE Champion, expressed hesitation. He shared that his doctor advised him about necessary medical procedures, including draining fluid from his elbow. Despite this, he honored the choice and wished Uso well.
A solid opening segment and Jey Uso is on an absolute high. Cody Rhodes had a good promo too but Jacob Fatu could be the guy to dethrone Cody eventually. #SmackDown #SmackDownOnNetflix
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) February 8,2025
Attacks on Cody Rhodes: Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga
Intervening, Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga from The Bar declared themself as Uso’s opponents. Unfortunately for Rhodes, this move set the stage for further confrontation.
The in-ring action saw Fatu and Tonga overpowering Cody, using superkicks and hips tosses. Despite his efforts, Cody was unable to fend off the assault.
Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Bianca Belair and Naomi vs. Piper Niven and Chelsea Green
The bell rang for the Elimination Chamber QualifyingMatch between Bianca Belair-Naomi and Piper Niven-Chelsea Green. Both teams displayed a mix of athleticism and strategy.
Belair initiated her offense with a KOD attempt, but Niven-Ellis thwarted her efforts. The battle was intense, filled with spears, clotheslines, and holds. After a series of knockouts and near-falls, Belair managed to secure the pin, positioning her and Naomi for the Elimination Chamber tournament.
Winner: Bianca Belair
DIY and Pretty Deadly Clash
The WWE Tag Team Champions, DIY (Gargano and Ciampa), assumed an air of invincibility after defeating the Motor City Machine Guns at the Royal Rumble. They addressed the crowd and backstage crew, requesting a moment of silence in honor of the forgotten Machine Guns.
However, Nick Aldis, interfering, declared that Pretty Deadly was given the opportunity to earn a tag team title shot. Despite DIY’s protests and their usual clothes, the matchup was made official.
The match began aggressively. Pretty Deadly capitalized on the situation, utilizing double team tactics and a powerful offense to overcome DIY. Prince and Wilson managed to secure the pinfall.
Winners: Pretty Deadly
Mens Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Drew McIntyre vs. Jimmy Uso vs. LA Knight
Drew McIntyre, recently eliminated at the Royal Rumble, expressed his anger towards the current Raw dynamics, emphasizing his loyalty to Cody. This set the tone for a heated Elimination Chamber Qualifier match.
The fight involved multiple falls outside the ring, with LA Knight delivering powerful strikes. Jimmy Uso, however, managed to control the action, using his signature moves to ultimately pin Drew McIntyre.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton Showdown
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler made an appearance as Charlotte Flair entered the ring, radiating arrogance. She praised her own achievements and welcomed back Tiffany Stratton as the new WWE Women’s Champion.
Stratton, acknowledging Flair’s influence, promoted herself as a rising star in the company. The exchange was filled with competitive banter, with Flair outright rejecting Stratton’s desire to challenge for the Women’s Championship.
Further complicating matters, Nia Jossi announced an upcoming women’s title match against Stratton at the Elimination Chamber, setting the stage for more drama.
WWE Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Alexa Bliss vs. Candice LeRae
In another Elimination Chamber qualifier, Alexa Bliss went head-to-head with Candice LeRae. The match featured a mix of technical wrestling and ring craft.
Bliss ultimately proved dominant with her high-flying attacks and aggressive offense. She successfully pinned LeRae, securing her place in the Elimination Chamber tournament.
Winner: Alexa Bliss
Final Match: Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso vs. Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga
SmackDown’s main event saw an intriguing collision between Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes against The Bar. The match was marked by high-flying moves, power bumps, and participation of both members from each team.
Efforts by Fatu and Tonga were initially successful, but a well-orchestrated team effort by Rhodes and Uso eventually pinned them down.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso
Cody exchanged celebratory moments with Jey, but Solo Sikoa also made a surprise attack on Cody during the celebrating flurry.
A fun main event. All four guys are fun to watch, including Tama Tonga. The ending with Solo Sikoa returning was a surprise too when he attacked Cody Rhodes. #SmackDown #SmackDownOnNetflix
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) February 8,2025
Conclusion: WWE SmackDown 2025
WWE SmackDown left fans in awe with an array of brilliant performances, exciting matches, and diplomatic battle tactics. The Elimination Chamber tournament saw its qualifiers, leaving the final roster uncertain.
Jey Uso’s win at the Royal Rumble marked his return to the summit, setting the stage for potential further matches. Cody Rhodes remained WWE Champion, with further complications ahead from The Bar.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from WWE as the Elimination Chamber draws near. Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
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