WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results November 17, 2023: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners

Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on November 17, 2023, at the Ford Center Evansville in Evansville, IN.

Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings.



WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8

WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360

WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT



SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian

SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown, November 17, 2023 Play-By-Play Results

We revisit when Bianca thought she had allies against The Bayley Bunch 2.0. Bayley, Asuka, Kairi, Dakota, and Iyo Sky are in the ring. Bayley brags about bringing Asuka into the group, claiming they're the strongest faction. Dakota insists Asuka officially joins.

Bayley apologizes to Asuka for a fan interruption and invites her to join the group. Asuka agrees. Dakota proposes a War Games match against Charlotte, Bianca, and Shotzi with a fourth partner.

Shotzi attacks Bayley and Kairi. Chaos ensues. Commercial break.

In the backstage, Bianca suggests finding a fourth member. Shotzi agrees. Bianca hints at having someone in mind.

Nick demands the fourth member's identity by the night's end.

Number One Contender Match for the Tag Titles: Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins vs. Kit Wilson and Elton Prince vs Butch and Ridge Holland

Butch hits Elton with a forearm, Angelo with chops. Ford and Angelo double-team Butch, dominating the match. Ridge enters, showcasing agility with enzuigiris and a moonsault. Butch applies a triangle, but Angelo powerbombs him onto Elton. Kit and Elton target Ridge outside the ring.

Returning from a break, Ridge counters a double suplex, executes his own, and Butch retaliates with impactful moves. Ford kicks Butch, and Angelo and Ford secure the win with Revelation.

B Fab talks to Bobby during the match. Butch accidentally hits a Brogue Kick on Ridge. Ford tags in, Angelo and Ford execute Revelation for the win.

WINNER: Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford

After the match, Bobby Lashley celebrates with Angelo and Montez. Ridge dismisses Butch when he tries to discuss the match.

In the backstage, Bianca Belair talks with Mia Yim.

Post-commercial, Mia Yim is attacked by Bayley, Iyo, Asuka, Kairi, and Dakota.

Rey Mysterio vows revenge on Santos Escobar after last week's attack.

Dragon Lee seeks a match with Santos but is advised to face Axiom first to prove his abilities.

A video package introduces Axiom, showcasing his background and skills.

Singles Match: Dragon Lee vs. Axiom

Axiom starts with a leg sweep, countered by Lee with one of his own. Axiom attempts a backslide for a near fall. Lee goes for a rollup and later applies a side headlock takedown. Axiom's leapfrog is met with a dropkick from Lee. Axiom retreats, but Lee follows with a flip dive. Back in the ring, Lee delivers kicks and a slingshot kick, ending with a near fall after a hesitation dropkick. The scene cuts to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Axiom dropkicks Lee, who then goes for an Asai Moonsault but limps upon landing. Axiom misses a double stomp from the top. Lee puts Axiom in the tree of woe, hitting a double stomp for a near fall. Axiom counters a superplex, delivering a German suplex and kick. Lee responds with a brainbuster, setting up for a sit-out powerbomb. Axiom counters into a destroyer for a near fall. Lee avoids being thrown into the turnbuckles, kicks Axiom, but gets stopped on the turnbuckle. Axiom hits a Spanish Fly for a close near fall.

Lee executes a one-arm sit-out powerbomb, securing a near fall. He follows up with a running knee and then hits Destino for the three-count victory.

WINNER: Dragon Lee

Santos Escobar, using his Legado del Fantasmo music, admits Rey Mysterio was his hero but accuses Rey of betrayal after last week's events. He expresses his desire for the US Championship and resentment towards outsiders like Carlito.

Zelina Vega interrupts, slapping Santos for his actions. She leaves the ring in tears.

Santos confronts his allies, Cruz and Joaquin, asking if they'll side with Zelina. When they express disbelief in his actions, Santos attacks them.

Carlito arrives, prompting Santos to leave through the crowd.

A brief recap follows, highlighting the previous week's events with Kevin Owens.

Singles Match: Grayson Waller vs. Cameron Grimes

They lock up, and Waller gains control with a wrist lock. Grimes counters with a back drop and a wrist lock reversal. Waller punches Grimes, but Grimes answers with a dropkick. Waller hits a slingshot rolling flatliner for a near fall. He follows up with punches, elbows, and a reverse chin lock. Grimes fights back with running forearms, a reverse atomic drop, and a kick to the chest. He lands a dropkick and a uranage for a near fall. Grimes misses the Cave In, and Waller capitalizes with a leg sweep on the apron and a floating Unprettier for the three-count victory.

WINNER: Grayson Waller

Bianca Belair checks on Zelina Vega backstage. The Supermarket Brawl from December 2001 is this week's Smackdown Classic moment.

In the ring, Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy Uso celebrate Solo's victory at Crown Jewel, claiming John Cena will never return. Cena interrupts, attacking everyone in the ring.

LA Knight interrupts, challenging the Bloodline and specifically targeting Jimmy Uso for costing him the championship. Knight promises to give Jimmy a BFT (Blunt Force Trauma) and vows to end the Bloodline. The segment ends with Knight declaring he made his way to Smackdown, setting the stage for a showdown.

LA Knight vs. Jimmy Uso (with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman)

Paul and Solo leave ringside due to a phone call. LA Knight dominates with a back body drop and suplex. He kicks Jimmy in the corner, but Jimmy escapes to the floor. Knight punches and sends him back into the ring. Jimmy counters with a Samoan drop and chokes Knight in the ropes.

Knight fights back, sending Jimmy over the top rope, hitting a dropkick through the ropes, and smashing Jimmy's head into the announce table. After the break, Knight counters a kick, Jimmy retaliates with a dragon whip, and footage shows Jimmy sending Knight to the floor. Jimmy misses a running hip in the corner, and Knight hits a DDT.

Knight lands punches, a clothesline, a flapjack, and a gourdbuster. Jimmy counters with an enzuigiri, but Knight halts his attempt from the top. Knight sets up for a superplex, but Jimmy pushes him off. Recovering, Knight tries the BFT, and this time, he connects for the three-count victory.

WINNER: LA Knight

Post-match, Solo Sikoa arrives, and Jimmy attacks LA Knight. Solo sets up the announce table. Cody Rhodes intervenes, sending Jimmy into the steps and going after Solo. Knight and Cody stand together in the ring.

Bianca and Shotzi encounter Charlotte, who expresses uncertainty about reaching the building in time.

After a commercial break, Nick Aldis instructs Cody to leave.

Next week, The Street Profits will challenge The Judgment Day for the tag titles, and Kevin Owens will feature on "The Grayson Waller Effect."

Bianca Belair, Shotzi, and Charlotte Flair enter the ring.

Charlotte accepts the challenge for War Games and emphasizes the importance of the right ally. Bayley and her faction interrupt, claiming their opponents won't make it to War Games.

As all eight women prepare for a brawl, Becky Lynch surprises by entering through the crowd. Chaos ensues, with Becky targeting Bayley. Charlotte and Iyo remain the last two standing, and a brief fight ensues before Charlotte sends Iyo into the ringside barrier.

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