Xi Li vs. Natalya
Drew Gulak, Shayna Baszler, and Aliyah are watching the match from a monitor in the back. Li dropkicks Natalya. Natalya gets a near fall after a clothesline. Natalya traps Li in an abdominal stretch. Li escapes and lands a nasty spinning back elbow. Li sends Natalya flying with an exploder. Natalya takes Li down and tries to put her in the Sharpshooter but Li kicks her away. Li almost decapitated Natalya with a spin kick for the win.
Winner- Xi Li
.@XiaWWE is set to make her #SmackDown in-ring debut NEXT on @FOXTV! pic.twitter.com/dStuLRc7Jw
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2022
In-Ring Segment: Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn is in a tux and there are balloons all over the ring. Zayn rants about finally getting what he deserves. He doubles down on their being a conspiracy against him, even though he won back his title. Zayn says he is happy to give Shinsuke Nakamura a rematch but he’s probably still picking up pieces of his shattered knee cap. Zayn says he will defend the title against anyone brave enough to face him.
The Jackass theme plays as Johnny Knoxville jogs to the ring. Knoxville says since Zayn crashed his premiere, he figured he’d crash his celebration. Knoxville challenges Zayn to a match. Zayn goes on a rant about Knoxville not belonging here. Knoxville asks Zayn if he has any balls. Zayn starts to leave the ring, but he turns around and attacks Knoxville. Zayn lands a glancing blow with a Helluva Kick. Referees hit the ring and pull Zayne back. Zayn hits another Helluva Kick.
.@SamiZayn has lost it!#SmackDown #ICTitle @realjknoxville pic.twitter.com/YuDe3LgoHf
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2022
.@KingRicochet will challenge @SamiZayn for the #ICTitle NEXT WEEK on #SmackDown! @ScrapDaddyAP pic.twitter.com/CMlIpBl3bH
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2022
