Friday Night SmackDown in Knoxville delivered high drama as Cody Rhodes made his backstage presence felt and Bianca Belair returned to her hometown crowd for the first time since WrestleMania 41 Belair, still recovering from injury, received a hero’s welcome and reflected on her struggles, including her recent losses and absence from the ring.
The emotional moment was interrupted by Naomi, who pleaded for forgiveness and tried to mend their fractured friendship. Tensions escalated when Naomi revealed she had visited Belair’s family home, prompting a stern warning from Belair. Naomi’s veiled threat—suggesting harm could come to Belair and her mother—shocked the arena and set the stage for further chaos.
Jade Cargill stormed the ring, attacking Naomi as Belair looked on, and the confrontation quickly spiraled out of control. The segment ended with Nia Jax entering, signaling the start of a high-stakes Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes was seen backstage, building anticipation for his next move as the road to Money in the Bank intensifies With rivalries heating up and alliances in question, SmackDown left fans wondering what’s next for its biggest stars.
