WWE SmackDown Episode 1491: Shocking Betrayals and Championship Shake-Ups

WWE SmackDown Episode 1491 Recap: An AMAZING Night of Wrestling Not only was this episode entertaining, it laid the groundwork for some storylines that will have the WWE Universe buzzing for the days to come.

Opening Segment: The Return of Roman Reigns

It was a huge night as the one and only Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion made his grand return. Reigns made it clear as the first order of business that he was still the head of the table and challenged the rest of the locker room.

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High-Stakes Matches and Championship Bouts

The episode included a number of high-stakes matches that had fans on the edge of their seats:

• Fatal 4-Way Match: LA Knight defeated Rey Mysterio, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller to earn a shot at the U.S. Championship. Knight made a statement of his own about his prominence within WWE.
• Tag Team Showdown: The Street Profits beat the Brawling Brutes in one of the best tag team matches of the year. That makes them big players in the tag team ranks.
• Women’s Division Battle: In a surprising twist, Asuka and Charlotte Flair engaged in a highly competitive technical battle that ultimately concluded with Bayley’s intervention, sending both competing women’s factions on an all-out war heading into whatever the future may hold for WWE’s women’s division.

Shocking Betrayal and Title Change

The key moment saw Tiffany Stratton turn on her friend Nia Jax. After helping Jax defend her title against Naomi, Stratton attacked Jax and cashed in her “Money In The Bank” contract on Jax, hitting a Moonsault on her to become the new Women’s Champion. This shocking betrayal not only represents Stratton’s first title victory in WWE, but will also have a major impact of the women’s division.

Main Event: LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns

The second match saw a huge main event featuring LA Knight against Roman Reigns. As he waged war with the Tribal Chief, Knight’s grit and resolve shone through. First and foremost, it was a very tense match, full of heat and near-falls that showed off the ability of both superstars. Continuing the shocking night of events was when interference from The Usos backfired when LA Knight scored the upset victory over Reigns! This shocking result has sent ripples throughout the WWE Universe, presenting intriguing avenues for future angles.

Backstage Drama and Emerging Rivalries

Backstage segments also provided context to the unfolding drama:

• Austin Theory’s motive: Austin Theory was seen petitioning for a United States Championship match against Rey Mysterio, a motive and a pitch.
• Cryptic Bray Wyatt Return: Bray Wyatt returned in a cryptic promo, leaving plenty for the future & intrigue on SmackDown.

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Conclusion: A Night of Unforgettable Moments

What a night would it be if WWE SmackDown Episode 1491 went off without a hitch, with shocking betrayals, thrilling bouts, and all the action you expect from the show? This episode had a major impact on the WWE future, leading to more storylines and championship runs.

With the WWE Universe watching when the next episode airs, the storylines that the fans experienced in Episode 1491 are sure to continue to cause excitement on the mat and in the ring.