WWE SmackDown Results: The Usos explain why they betrayed Roman; Big title change; Injured Superstar returns

We got a great episode of WWE SmackDown tonight, with The Usos coming to address their betrayal of Roman Reigns. After over a month of absence, Liv Morgan returned while Sheamus challenged Solo Sikoa to a main event match.

LA Knight def. Rey Mysterio
Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey def. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre to become the new Undisputed Women's Tag Team Champions
Pretty Deadly def. The Street Profits
Charlotte def. Lacey Evans
Sheamus vs. Solo Sikoa was called off due to an injury

The Usos kicked off SmackDown, and Jey said he was happy about how things turned out last week with the Bloodline.

It's been a minute since we've heard that one...

"THE USOS are now... IN YOUR CITY!" 👏👏👏

@WWEUsos #SmackDown https://t.co/8rsr9fphX6

He said that family should stick together, and Jimmy agreed before they mentioned that after three long years of watching Roman Reigns' back, they were tired of being disrespected.

"You made the absolute PERFECT choice, my dawg"

Do you agree with Jimmy? 👀

#SmackDown https://t.co/G4RT7v218b

The Usos added that they might be able to forgive Roman since he was family, but they would never forgive Paul Heyman, who was a snake.

"The biggest snake of them all is that dude @HeymanHustle." 🐍

The @WWEUsos know who to blame for putting a wedge between their family...

#SmackDown https://t.co/kR0SwlxMjY

Paul said he respected the Usos but always tried to cause problems between them and Roman. They said they would take Roman and Solo to the Uso Penitentiary at Money in the Bank before SmackDown continued.

WWE SmackDown Results (June 23, 2023): Rey Mysterio vs. LA Knight

🔊 "L...A...KNIGHT! YEAH!" 🔊

This crowd is FIRED UP for @RealLAKnight! Can he pull off a HUGE victory tonight against @reymysterio ahead of the #MITB Ladder Match on July 1st? 🔥

#SmackDown https://t.co/6rJwOnjwET

Knight was in control early on and got a shoulder tackle before Rey went for an early 619. Knight managed to roll out of the way before taking a baseball slide and being sent outside.

LA came back with a neckbreaker before taking a Senton and a crossbody. Rey got caught off a moonsault before getting a DDT off a counter. Knight countered the second 619 before hitting the Blunt Force Trauma for the win.

Result: LA Knight def. Rey Mysterio

After the match, Knight tried to take off Rey's mask, but Santos Escobar showed up to stop him.

Grade: B

Ridge Holland was walking backstage and ran into Solo Sikoa, who got annoyed and hit him with the Samoan Spike. After a break, we saw Adam Pearce call the medics while asking the crew to get ahold of Paul Heyman.

😳 @WWESoloSikoa is not in a very good mood tonight...

#SmackDown https://t.co/PXWRiNRKBu

Sheamus walked out and said that he was challenging Solo Sikoa to a match tonight.

Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey vs. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre - WWE Women's Tag Team Title Unification match on SmackDown

WWE Women's Tag Team Titles 🤝 #WWENXT Women's Tag Team Titles

It's Tag Team Title Unification time! @RondaRousey & @QoSBaszler vs. @IslaDawn & @wwe_alba RIGHT NOW on #SmackDown! https://t.co/zDryzamoB8

The winners of this match will be able to compete in all three brands, including NXT. Fyre and Baszler kicked off the match, and the NXT champs tried to isolate the latter early on. Dawn got a near fall before Rousey was tagged in and got some big moves.

There's only going to be ONE pair of Women's Tag Team Champions in the WWE after tonight and both teams want it more than anything! 🔥🏆

Which team will leave tonight with the titles?

@RondaRousey & @QoSBaszler or @IslaDawn & @wwe_alba?

#SmackDown https://t.co/G0Q7xxIr8v

Dawn was caught in the Kirifuda Clutch before Fyre came in with a senton and Broke it up. Baszler locked the same hold on Fyre before Ronda came in and got the armbar on Dawn before she could interfere.

Both NXT champs were stuck in submission moves before Ronda and Shayna picked up the win.

Result: Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey def. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre to become the new Undisputed Women's Tag Team champions

LIV MORGAN IS BACK!!! 😱

@YaOnlyLivvOnce and @RaquelWWE want a rematch for the titles they never lost! Are we going to see @RondaRousey and @QoSBaszler vs. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship?

#SmackDown https://t.co/IX0Ffp06wM

Raquel Rodriguez was at ringside, and Ronda asked what she wanted. Raquel said that she wanted a title rematch before Liv Morgan made her return after over a month.

LIV IS BACK!

@YaOnlyLivvOnce #SmackDown https://t.co/Fl9JBUOJxg

Grade: B+

Grayson Waller was out next with his talk show, and the Pretty Deadly were his guests for the night. The duo said Waller's show was better than the KO Show, and the tag champs' egos were too big to fit in one team.

The LWO: Beat them! 🤩
The O.C.: Beat them! 🤩
Hit Row: Beat them! 🤩
The Street Profits.... uh oh.

#PrettyDeadly's @KitWilson_PD & @EltonPrince_PD are getting overly confident on #TheGWEffect after their victory last week and The #StreetProfits have heard enough.

#SmackDown https://t.co/gIlgzT9RmR

They recalled their win at the Gauntlet Match before the Street Profits came out. The two teams made fun of each other before we headed for the inevitable tag match.

Pretty Deadly vs. The Street Profits on SmackDown

NOT THE MALE BRALETTES! 😱

The #StreetProfits are showing #PrettyDeadly who runs Friday Night #SmackDown!

That's actually a good look for you, @MontezFordWWE... 🤣 https://t.co/nAXKvtt4oD

Ford and Wilson kicked off the match, and the Profits got in control early with Dawkins tagging it. Wilson made the tag, and they isolated Dawkins for a double-team move before getting a near fall.

Ford returned and got some dropkicks before ripping Prince's shirt and sending him outside. Dawkins got a double underhook suplex on Prince for a near fall before Ford came in for the double team move, but Wilson broke up the pin.

Ford caught Prince with a Uranage before Wilson dropped Ford from the top rope. The distraction allowed Prince to roll Dawkins up using the ropes, and another assist from Wilson allowed Prince to pick up the win.

Result: Pretty Deadly def. The Street Profits

Pretty Deadly sneak off with the win against the Street Profits

@KitWilson_PD @EltonPrince_PD #SmackDown https://t.co/wEJyImjed7

Grade: C

Charlotte vs. Lacey Evans on SmackDown

Charlotte got some big chops before Lacey drove her into the corner and got a takedown. Flair returned with a big boot before locking in Figure Eight for the win.

Result: Charlotte def. Lacey Evans

ASUKA OUTTA NOWHERE! 💥

WWE Women's Champion, @WWEAsuka, just gave @MsCharlotteWWE a taste of what to expect next week when they battle for the WWE Women's Championship!

#SmackDown https://t.co/G9jPWt5HvM

Charlotte refused to let go of the hold after the bell, and Asuka came in to attack her and wiped her out before walking off.

Grade: D

Sheamus vs. Solo Sikoa on SmackDown

These two are NOT holding back! 😮‍💨

This is an absolute BRAWL between @WWESheamus and @WWESoloSikoa here tonight!

#SmackDown https://t.co/9PsP0JXDiT

The two started clobbering each other right off the bat, and Sheamus got the early advantage before Solo ducked a Brogue Kick by rolling out of the ring. Solo returned with some big strikes and a Samoan Drop before we headed for a break.

Back on SmackDown, Sheamus was hurt but managed to hit the Beats of the Bodhran but hit Brogue kick was met with a superkick. Sheamus hit the White Noise, but Solo kicked out of it.

Sikoa dropped Sheamus on the announce desk with an Uranage before sending him through the barricades with a tackle. Sheamus was down, and the referee called off the match.

The @WWEUsos are getting a head start for #MITB by taking down @WWESoloSikoa tonight on #SmackDown! 😤

#TheBloodline CIVIL WAR. ☝️ WEEK from TOMORROW.

The @WWEUsos vs. @WWERomanReigns and @WWESoloSikoa!

How will this war end? 😳 https://t.co/KN7M1I3UBU

Result: D.N.F

Solo was attacking the officials that came out to help Sheamus before the Usos came out and met him in the ring. Solo ate a trio of Superkicks from the Usos before the brothers went up top and hit stereo Uso Splashes as SmackDown went off the air.

Here come The @WWEUsos!

#SmackDown https://t.co/Oq8Fcsotn5

Grade: B+