WWE SmackDown Results: Melo vs Cody in main event as 2024 Draft Madness officially begins

April 27, 2024 Pavitra Shome

Friday Night SmackDown opened with the contract signing of Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash, in Lyon, France

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Triple H and Cody Rhodes announced the first round picks for both RAW and SmackDown

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Latino World Order vs. Legado del Fantasma: LWO win by pinfall with Operation: Dragon from Dragon Lee on Angel Garza.

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Bron Breakker vs. Cedric Alexander: Bron Breakker wins by pinfall with a spear.

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Michelle McCool and Torrie Wilson announced the round two picks for the WWE Draft

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The Dudley Boyz come put at the podium and put on their glasses as they announce the next round of picks

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Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton: Naomi wins by disqualification.

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Nia Jax ran interference that caused a disqualification

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The legendary WWE GM Teddy Long and John “Bradshaw” Layfield announce the final round of picks for night one.

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Carmelo Hayes vs. “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes: Cody Rhodes wins by pinfall with Cross Rhodes.

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