AJ Styles ‘Retirement’, Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline Gets Stronger & More: WWE SmackDown 5/31 Results, Recap & Highlights

This episode of WWE SmackDown came live from Albany’s MVP Arena in New York. Kicking off the build-up to Clash at the Castle: Scotland, the storylines would have major developments. The Queen of the Ring, Nia Jax, addressed the crowd. The WWE Women’s tag team champs Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill were at the venue. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa were in action for the first time, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton developed their story and friendship, and much more. Here are the results for WWE SmackDown.

WWE SmackDown 31/05/2024 results

Backstage segment: We saw Bloodline 2.0 with Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa making their way. Tonga and Loa will be competing for the first time tonight.

In-ring segment: Nick Aldis introduced Nia Jax as the Queen of the Ring 2024. As the winner, Jax got a title shot, and she called out Bayley. As the Women’s Champion made her way to the ring, she was attacked by Piper Niven, who laid her out in the ring. Jax claimed that she didn’t care who the champion was; she’d be taking the title at SummerSlam.

Backstage segment: AJ Styles was seen asking Nick Aldis if he could address the crowd, which Aldis allowed.

Backstage segment: Naomi checked on Bayley and asked if she could compete tonight, to which she said yes.

Tommaso Ciampa vs Austin Theory

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa

Theory and Ciampa went toe-to-toe, and both showed off their great athleticism. Despite hitting his finisher, Theory could not get the pin. However, on the outside, Grayson Waller began yelling at Corey Graves, which distracted Theory. Enquiring what was going on, Ciampa was able to pick up the win with a roll-up pin. The cracks between the two members of A-Town Down Under have been showing, with Waller claiming he built up Theory tonight on SmackDown.

Backstage segment: Noami asked Aldis if she and Bayley could face Piper Niven and Chelsea Green. Aldis confirmed, but Blair Davenport had something to say about it. LA Knight came in looking for Logan Paul.

Backstage segment: LA Knight was asked what happened to his quest for Logan Paul. Knight said that Paul wasn’t here on SmackDown before Camelo Hayes showed up. Hayes botched his promo but set up a feud with Knight.

Apollo Crews vs. Andrade 

Winner: Andrade 

Fans got to see the incredibly athletic Apollo Crews face off against Andrade of LWO. The match was fast-paced, with both men keeping each other at bay. They traded blow after blow, with Crews getting a near fall. Crews hit a standing moonsault but was distracted by Angel Garza. This allowed Andrare to hit his finisher for the win.

Post-match: The rest of Legado del Fantasma appeared at the entrance, hinting they were scouting Andrade, who walked past them.

Backstage segment: Paul Heyman was seen talking to Solo Sikoa. He asked what their plans were for recruiting all these violent people with no strategy. Sikoa claimed that he had a plan: to take care of Cody Rhodes, who still has their title. Kevin Owens was heard coming out to the ring, and Sikoa ordered Heyman to take care of it.

In-ring segment: Kevin Owens addressed his friendship with Randy Orton and how the two had each other’s backs. However, Heyman interrupted his promo to ask him not to go after The Bloodline 2.0. Heyman begged Owens as a father to a father not to risk his career, calming that the new members of The Bloodline 2.0 were vicious. Unfortunately, Owens didn’t listen and claimed Heyman was a heel, which made Heyman lose his cool. This resulted in him accidentally hitting Owens with the mic. As an irritated Owens cornered Heyman, The Bloodline made their entrance. However, Owens had The Street Profits to back him up.

The Street Profits vs. The Bloodline 2.0

Winner: The Bloodline 2.0

Tonga Loa and Tama Tonga were seen together for the first time in action. Both men showed off their great chemistry from the NJPW days. Despite Ford and Dawkins putting up a great offense, The Bloodline’s new members were too strong. While it looked like The Street Profits had the upper hand with the Doomsday Blockbuster, The Bloodline stayed in the match. Tonga picked up the win for The Bloodline with the Complete Shot.

Backstage segment: Michin was asked about what AJ Styles could potentially talk about before being interrupted by Nia Jax. Michin got in Jax’s face, and Jax didn’t like it.

Naomi and Bayley vs. Piper Niven and Chelsea Green

Winner: Piper Niven and Chelsea Green

The WWE Women’s Champ started off the match and was quickly taken out by Green and Niven. The hot tag to Naomi got a massive pop from the fans but she could not keep up with Niven and Green. The duo has been proving themselves, and this match was another great example. Niven hit a senton on Green and Naomi and placed Green for the pin.

Backstage segment: Styles was seen walking to the ring while being congratulated by Knight and Cody Rhodes.

In-ring segment: AJ Styles took to the ring to make his big announcement. He recalled his years in the ring and how much he endured. Styles claimed he wanted to be a phenomenal father and called out Rhodes. The WWE Universal Champ came out, and both men shared a heartfelt conversation. They recounted their match at WWE Backlash before Styles attacked Rhodes. Styles hit Rhodes with the Styles Clash on the steel stairs.

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