WWE SmackDown Recap – 15/11/24: Two Title Matches and Major Developments!

The episode kicks off with excitement, setting the stage for a night of intense WWE action at the Fiserv Forum. Michael Cole teases big title matches, highlighting champions Nia Jax and Motor City Machine Guns, and their challengers Naomi and The Street Profits. As the show transitions, the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, makes his way to the ring, addressing the aftermath of Kevin Owens' actions from last week, which left Randy Orton injured. Cody demands accountability, but SmackDown GM Nick Aldis steps in, emphasising the need to resolve the situation within the roster. Despite tensions, Cody insists on handling the matter himself, stressing the personal impact of Orton’s injury.

Backstage, The Usos and Sami Zayn discuss strategy for War Games as they search for a fifth team member. Bayley, Candice LeRae, and B-Fab kick off the Women's United States Championship tournament with a triple-threat match. After a series of intense moves and near falls, Bayley emerges victorious, advancing to the next round.

Later, LA Knight defends his United States Championship in an open challenge, facing off against Berto. Despite a tough battle, Knight retains his title, only to be attacked by Shinsuke Nakamura, signalling a new rivalry. Meanwhile, The Usos continue their search for the fifth War Games participant, leading to a dramatic segment in Roman Reigns' locker room.

The chaos intensifies as a civil war within the Bloodline unfolds. Solo Sikoa’s faction faces off against Roman Reigns' OG Bloodline in a high-energy brawl. After a series of devastating moves, Solo’s group stands tall, leaving Roman and his team reeling. The episode concludes with a teaser for future developments, setting the stage for more confrontations and alliances in the coming weeks.