WWE SmackDown Results 9/4 - Undisputed WWE Title Match, Bakusai Face Kit Wilson & The Miz

Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s live coverage for "WWE SmackDown" on September 4, 2026, coming to you from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio!

Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki of Bakusai will be taking part in their first match as a tag team as they go head-to-head with The Miz and Kit Wilson in what will mark the latter duo's first time teaming up since coming up short to Danhausen and one of the Minihausens at WWE Backlash on May 9. Nakamura introduced Kyoki as his new tag team partner via video package a couple of weeks ago, capturing the attention of MFT members and reigning WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga.

Although Blake Monroe and Giulia were set to square off against one another during last Friday's episode of "SmackDown", the match never ended up taking place after Monroe attacked Giulia on the entrance ramp and later stated she wanted her first WWE main roster match to be for the WWE Women's Championship currently held by interim titleholder Chelsea Green. Following such, Monroe and Giulia's match has been advertised to be held on tonight's show.

Additionally, Sami Zayn will be making an appearance on tonight's show after causing an Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Number One Contenders Match between Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, and GUNTHER to end in a no contest when he interfered last Friday. Cody Rhodes also has something on his mind to share as he prepares to collide with former friend turned bitter rival Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event this coming Sunday.

We are live! The show kicks off with a video recapping what went down in the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Number One Contenders Match last Friday. 

Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore then greet audiences at home as GUNTHER makes his way to the ring.

GUNTHER wastes no time calling out Sami Zayn and says "SmackDown" will not be continuing until Zayn appears. Zayn appears in the crowd and says he's there, then tells GUNTHER to say what he has to. He says GUNTHER seems pretty mad at him like everyone else and says GUNTHER is acting like the victim after he cost him the Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Number One Contenders Match last Friday, then says he's the real victim. He says the Undisputed WWE Champion should be the last real good guy, but the man who currently holds the title in CM Punk. is the biggest snake in the grass.

Zayn continues to complain about being screwed over and GUNTHER should expect to be screwed over like he has been. He says no one gets theirs until he gets his, but GUNTHER says if Zayn doesn't want to come to the ring, he'll come to Zayn.

GUNTHER jumps the barricade, but Finn Balor appears in the crowd and says he's looking for justice for himself after Zayn cost him last week as well. Zayn runs into the ringside area as Balor chases him, but as he looks to retreat up the entrance ramp, Kevin Owens' music hits and he he chases Zayn through the crowd.

We then head backstage, where Nick Aldis approaches Punk and says he needs a Number One Contender for the Undisputed Championship. Punk says he has an idea and approaches a depressed Johnny Gargano as Candice LeRae stands by. Punk says Gargano fought his entire career to become a World Champion, then offers him an Undisputed WWE Championship match tonight. Gargano initially appears shocked and lifeless, but LeRae tells Punk to give her a few minutes to convince Gargano. The camera pans over to Gargano, and we see him standing up to accept the title match.

Back at ringside, Fatal Influence makes their way out. Tatum Paxley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss follow, with Bliss having informed Flair that Paxley is her tag team partner instead in the Gorilla position moments before they make their way out. 

Paxley and Reid begin the action. The bell rings and Paxley sets up for a Code Red on Reid. Reid blocks her, but Henley makes the blind tag in and fires off knees on Paxley's midsection. Reid sends Paxley crashing into her knee shoulder first, and Henley pins Paxley. Paxley kicks out.

Back from the break, Paxley levels Henley with a superkick. Flair tags in and delivers a double crossbody to level Henley and Reid inside the ring. She fires off chops on Reid and Henley, then delivers a back handspring clothesline to Reid.

Flair sets up for a Figure Eight Leg Lock on Reid, but releases it when Henley comes at her. Flair delivers a Fallaway Slam to Henley and connects with a Natural Selection on Reid. Paxley then tags in and ascends to the top rope before landing a double crossbody on Reid and Henley on the outside. She looks to cinch in a Figure Eight Leg Lock on Reid, but Jayne distracts her. Bliss takes out Jayne, but Reid rolls up. Paxley kicks out and sends Reid crashing into a big boot from Flair as Flair stands on the apron. She then follows it up with a Cemetery Drive to Reid and pins her for the win.

Winner: Tatum Paxley and Charlotte Flair

After the match, Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin attack Flair, Bliss, and Paxley ahead of their Six Woman Tag Team Match at Sunday Night's Main Event. Fatal Influence joins Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin in the beat down and leave the ring. This opens the door for Michin and B-Fab to both send Paxley crashing into the mat face first and for Cargill to deliver Jaded to Flair.

We then head backstage, where Cathy Kelly catches up with Nikki Bella. Nikki sends a pointed message to Paige, but Paige crashes the interview to tell Nikki that she's never liked her because she's built her career on hustle, loyalty, and respect. She tells Nikki to bring it in their match next week.

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