WWE SmackDown Results: CM Punk Joins Roman Reigns’ Team, Cody Rhodes Confronts Kevin Owens

The latest episode of WWE SmackDown, which aired on November 22, 2024, was filled with significant developments and intense matches. One of the major highlights was the return of Paul Heyman after a five-month hiatus, bringing with him a surprise addition to Roman Reigns‘ team for Survivor Series: WarGames – CM Punk. Heyman’s strategic move aimed to bolster Reigns’ team against Solo Sikoa‘s Bloodline, as Reigns, The Usos, and Sami Zayn had been struggling to find a fifth member.

Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, was also in the spotlight as he sought revenge against Kevin Owens for Owens’ brutal attacks on Rhodes’ mentor, Randy Orton. Owens had previously assaulted Orton at WWE Crown Jewel and hospitalized him with a piledriver on the previous week’s SmackDown. The tension between Rhodes and Owens was palpable as they engaged in a fiery microphone exchange, setting the stage for their ongoing feud.

In the women’s division, the tournament to crown the inaugural Women’s United States Champion continued with a triple threat match featuring Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, and Blair Davenport. Chelsea Green emerged victorious, advancing in the tournament after hitting Blair Davenport with the Unprettier.

Other notable matches included LA Knight successfully defending his United States Championship against Santos Escobar, and Bayley and Naomi defeating Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae via disqualification after Nia Jax interfered. The night also saw a dramatic promo from Shinsuke Nakamura and a post-match brawl involving several women’s WarGames match participants.

The episode concluded with Roman Reigns, The Usos, Sami Zayn, and the newly added CM Punk confronting The Bloodline, setting the stage for the upcoming Survivor Series: WarGames.