Sun Jul 13 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## WWE SmackDown in Nashville: Chaotic and Confusing Ahead of Major Weekend

**Nashville, TN** – WWE SmackDown delivered a bizarre and scattered show from Nashville on Friday night, leaving fans scratching their heads ahead of a massive weekend of wrestling events. While the show featured some bright spots, including a standout performance from NXT’s Sol Ruca, the overall execution felt rushed and unfocused.

The night’s biggest shock came with **The Wyatt Sicks** claiming the **WWE Tag Team Championships** from The Street Profits in a match described as “fine” but ultimately geared towards establishing the Wyatt Sicks as an unstoppable force. The lack of clear motivation for their title pursuit leaves fans wondering where this storyline is headed.

The show kicked off with an electric **Fatal 4-Way match** between Sol Ruca, Alexa Bliss, Kairi Sane, and Roxanne Perez, showcasing the talents of the women competing for the tag team title at Sunday’s Evolution event. Ruca, in particular, shone brightly, demonstrating impressive athleticism and ring presence. Ultimately, **Alexa Bliss** emerged victorious, potentially setting her up for a championship run.

However, the momentum stalled with a strange segment featuring country artist **Jelly Roll**. The performance was interrupted by **Logan Paul**, leading to a confusing sequence involving **Randy Orton** and **Drew McIntyre**. The segment ultimately resulted in Jelly Roll being placed in Orton’s corner for his match against McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event, leaving many questioning the purpose and direction of the angle.

The randomness continued with **LA Knight** and **Jimmy Uso** defeating **Solo Sikoa** and **JC Mateo** in a tag team match born from an earlier promo segment. The match culminated in a Heyman distraction and a possible tease of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed entering the feud.

Adding to the disjointed feel, a segment between **Trish Stratus** and **Tiffany Stratton** mirrored a past Stratton-Flair promo, culminating in a brawl with Naomi and Jade Cargill.

**Ron Killings** managed to defeat **Aleister Black** in a short match, but the win felt underwhelming considering the potential WWE had with Killings’ recent storyline.

Overall, WWE SmackDown in Nashville felt like a rushed and disjointed effort, earning a 6/10 rating. While there were glimpses of promise, the show suffered from the “cram-in effect,” leaving many storylines feeling underdeveloped and confusing. The chaotic nature of the episode leaves questions unanswered as WWE heads into a major weekend of wrestling events.

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