February 21 WWE SmackDown: Winners, Grades, and Highlights

Welcome to the live coverage of WWE SmackDown on February 21, where chaos ensued as The Rock announced his return a day before the show, surprising fans expecting him on Raw on Netflix. Advertised matches included Pretty Deadly vs. DIY, Drew McIntyre vs. Jimmy Uso, and Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, and Braun Strowman vs. Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga.

Nick Aldis informed Rhodes he wouldn’t be in the tag match due to The Rock’s orders. McIntyre faced Jimmy, who took an early lead but was overpowered by McIntyre’s belly-to-belly suplex. Despite Jimmy’s surprising victory, the post-match attack overshadowed the match quality. Notable observations include the lack of a replacement for Rhodes and Drew’s powerful throws.

Carmelo Hayes and The Miz had a comedic segment with R-Truth before their tag match. Melo and Knight faced off, incorporating comedy and excitement, ending with interference from Shinsuke Nakamura. Stratton discussed being challenged by Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania but was interrupted by Nia Jax. A match ensued, ending with Trish Stratus’s intervention but ultimately saw Jax’s triumph.

Naomi and Liv Morgan’s match was disrupted by Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, leading to The Rock’s promo. The segment with Rocky and Rhodes lacked direction, leaving the crowd perplexed and eager for answers. Gargano and Ciampa’s promo set the stage for their title match against Wilson and Prince, with Pretty Deadly interrupting. Despite the interference and a DQ ending, the Street Profits showcased dominance, dispatching both teams.

Overall, the night was filled with surprises, chaos, and confusion, as storylines unfolded and alliances shifted. From unexpected returns to last-minute interruptions, SmackDown delivered a mix of entertainment and uncertainty, leaving fans eager to see what twists and turns lie ahead in the WWE universe.