WWE | SmackDown Results: June 2, 2023

SmackDown Results: Roman Reigns Retains Universal Championship, Ronda Rousey Returns

02 June 2023: SmackDown kicked off with a huge match between Roman Reigns and Riddle for the Universal Championship. Reigns came out with his cousins, The Usos, and Riddle was accompanied by his tag team partner, Randy Orton.

The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both men getting their fair share of offence. In the end, Reigns hit Riddle with a spear to retain the title.

After the match, Orton came out to confront Reigns. The two men stared each other down, and it looks like a match between them is on the horizon.

In the next match, Ronda Rousey made her long-awaited return to SmackDown. Rousey was in action against Shotzi, and she made quick work of her opponent. Rousey hit Shotzi with her signature armbar to pick up the victory.

After the match, Rousey cut a promo and challenged Charlotte Flair to a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Flair accepted the challenge, and the two women are set to face off at SummerSlam.

The main event of SmackDown saw The New Day take on The Bloodline in a six-man tag team match. The match was a wild affair, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, The New Day prevailed when Kofi Kingston hit Jimmy Uso with Trouble in Paradise to pick up the victory.

After the match, The New Day celebrated in the ring. They were then interrupted by The Bloodline, who attacked them from behind. The Bloodline stood tall over The New Day to close out the show.

Here are some of the key takeaways from SmackDown:

• Roman Reigns retained the Universal Championship against Riddle.
• Ronda Rousey made her long-awaited return to SmackDown and challenged Charlotte Flair to a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam.
• The New Day defeated The Bloodline in a six-man tag team match.

Overall, SmackDown was a great show. There were some great matches, and the return of Ronda Rousey was a major highlight. It will be interesting to see how the storylines between Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey, and The Bloodline play out in the coming weeks.