Toronto, March 1, 2025 — The final SmackDown episode before the Elimination Chamber 2025 aired live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. The show was packed with intense drama and featured major updates for the upcoming premium live event.
Main Event: Triple-Threat Action
The main event witnessed a thrilling triple-threat match between Jacob Fatu, Carmelo Hayes, and LA Knight.
The winner of the match would become the number one contender for the Men’s WWE United States Championship.
LA Knight emerged victorious by pinfall with a Lateral Press on Carmelo Hayes, securing his spot as the top contender.
Tiffany Stratton vs. Chelsea Green
The legendary Trish Stratus introduced Tiffany Stratton, who received a huge ovation from the crowd.
Chelsea Green interrupted, claiming she deserved more air time as the Women’s United States Champion. Stratton challenged Green to a match, which ended in a disqualification, with Stratton declared the winner.
Drew McIntyre Calls Out John Cena
Drew McIntyre appeared at ringside, commenting on John Cena’s career and calling him a hypocrite.
Damian Priest and Seth Rollins also made their presence felt, with Rollins stating he would have beaten Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship if it weren’t for Punk and McIntyre.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Face Off
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens had an emotional face-off, with Zayn expressing his nervousness about their upcoming match at the Elimination Chamber. Owens, appearing in an empty Rogers Centre, revealed he didn’t want to show up at the Scotiabank Arena for the sake of Zayn’s neck.
Other Notable Matches
- Andrade el Idolo vs. Jacob Fatu in a WWE United States Championship No.1 Contender’s Tournament First Round Match – Jacob Fatu won by pinfall with the double jump moonsault.
- LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar in a WWE United States Championship No.1 Contender’s Tournament First Round Match – LA Knight secured a pinfall victory with a counter BFT.
- Braun Strowman vs. Carmelo Hayes in a WWE United States Championship No.1 Contender’s Tournament First Round Match – Carmelo Hayes won via disqualification.
- Bianca Belair, Bayley, and Naomi vs. Judgment Day and Roxanne Perez – Roxanne Perez secured a pinfall victory with a Pop Rox on Bayley.
The latest SmackDown episode set the stage for an exciting Elimination Chamber 2025, with fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches and storylines.
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