SmackDown results: Nov. 15, 2024

Cody Rhodes demanded Kevin Owens get the beatdown that he deserves

After learning that Kevin Owens has been suspended indefinitely for hitting Randy Orton with an illegal piledriver, The American Nightmare asks General Manager Nick Aldis to reconsider. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Bayley def. B-Fab and Candice LeRae – Women’s United States Title Tournament Triple Threat Match

Bayley overcomes B-Fab and Candice LeRae in a Triple Threat Match in the first round of the Women’s United States Championship Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Bayley is one step closer to history and becoming the first-ever Women’s United States Champion after she defeated Candice LeRae and B-Fab in a Triple Threat Match.

LeRae, the WWE Women’s Speed Champion, came out blazing by taking out The Role Model and B-Fab using her innovative offense.

It wasn’t long before the former WWE Women’s Champion rejoined the fray, but B-Fab showed resilience and stayed in the fight after getting hit with a flying elbow.

All three Superstars continued to battle, but Bayley stacked up B-Fab long enough to score the pinfall and move one step closer to winning gold.

United States Champion LA Knight def. Berto

After Legado del Fantasma answer LA Knight’s United States Championship Open Challenge, The Megastar overcomes Berto to retain the gold. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Legado del Fantasma’s Berto answered LA Knight’s Open Challenge, but he fell to The Megastar in front of a raucous Milwaukee crowd.

Berto shined early, but Knight rallied with some encouragement from the crowd and never looked back.

The champion had the challenger right where he wanted him, and after an Elbow Drop, Knight hit a BFT to retain his title and celebrate with his adoring fans.

Bronson Reed joined The Bloodline to destroy Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn and The Usos

When Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn and The Usos emerge to come face-to-face with Solo Sikoa ahead of Survivor Series: WarGames, The New Bloodline and “Big” Bronson Reed launch a surprise attack. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

WWE Tag Team Champions The Motor City Machine Guns vs. The Street Profits ended in a Disqualification

Tommaso Ciampa interrupts a WWE Tag Team Championship Match between Motor City Machine Guns and The Street Profits. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The WWE Tag Team Championship remains with The Motor City Machine Guns after Tommaso Ciampa snapped and attacked The Street Profits.

Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins looked determined and used their power advantage to gain momentum, but the veteran champions used their tandem offense to even the odds and keep the WWE Universe on edge.

Ford scaled the ropes looking to capture gold, but Ciampa hit the scene and laid out The Street Profits to force a no-contest. 

WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax def. Naomi

Nia Jax defends the WWE Women’s Championship against Naomi. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, USA Network, The CW, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Nia Jax used a ton of chaos to retain the WWE Women’s Championship against Naomi in the main event of SmackDown. 

The Irresistable Force used her incredible strength to overwhelm the challenger, tossing her around the ring and cracking with her a devastating headbutt. 

The challenger withstood the damage and rallied in a big way, including hitting a Rear View that nearly won her the title.

During the battle in the ring, Ms. Money in the Bank Tiffany Stratton appeared and tried to help Jax, but it nearly backfired after a spectacular counter from Naomi.

Bayley hit the scene to even the odds, but Candice LeRae took her out too, allowing Jax to hit an Annihilator and retain her title.