Braun Strowman Triumphs in Double Duty for WWE SmackDown

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE SmackDown featured an exciting night of action with Braun Strowman emerging victorious in a tag match. Strowman, the Universal Champion, teamed up with Otis, the Money in the Bank holder, against Miz and Morrison.

The show kicked off with a video package honoring Memorial Day. Announcers Michael Cole and Corey Graves hyped the upcoming Intercontinental Title tournament, mentioning the stakes heightened by Sami Zayn‘s inability to compete.

In the first match, Strowman faced off against Miz. Despite Miz attempting to exploit Strowman’s supposed discontent, Strowman quickly overpowered him, securing a victory with a powerful powerslam in just four minutes.

Post-match, Morrison challenged Strowman to a two-on-one match at Backlash for the Universal Title, prompting Strowman to accept, raising questions about the future of the championship.

A.J. Styles then took to the ring, marking his official trade to SmackDown with a solid win against Shinsuke Nakamura in the Intercontinental Title tournament.

The action continued with Bayley defeating Charlotte in a hard-fought match after executing a clever pinning maneuver.

In a surprising turn, Jeff Hardy rolled past Sheamus to secure a spot in the tournament’s semifinals with a leverage pin following a dramatic match.

The main event saw Strowman teaming with Otis against Miz and Morrison. The duo quickly demonstrated their chemistry, culminating in a swift victory for Strowman and Otis.

After the match, Otis humorously faked an attack on Strowman, showcasing his lighter side while celebrating with Mandy Rose at ringside. The night ended with Strowman and Otis signaling their partnership and friendliness ahead of future confrontations.