Nick Aldis makes crucial decision during WWE SmackDown, not about Kevin Owens

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis settled tensions between Street Profits and Legado Del Fantasma after Pretty Deadly inadvertently exposed the truth behind a recent backstage assault.

Kit Wilson and Elton Prince revealed Angel Garza’s involvement in the attack that prevented Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins from competing in their scheduled WWE Tag Team Championship match weeks ago. The assault had opened the door for DIY to face and defeat Motor City Machine Guns for the titles.

Prior to the revelation, Aldis had confronted Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa about their potential involvement in the incident. The new champions maintained their innocence during the backstage interaction.

The disclosure came while Pretty Deadly attempted to secure funding for their musical project. Upon learning the truth, Street Profits immediately sought out Legado Del Fantasma, leading to a physical confrontation with Garza and Humberto.

Aldis intervened in the brawl, directing both teams to resolve their issues in an official match setting.

Women’s championship picture sees unexpected interference

The tensions from the tag team scene carried over to the women’s division, where another conflict unfolded during the night’s opening contest. A six-woman tag team match featuring Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley against Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae took an unexpected turn.

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the Jade Cargill attack, Jax defended her team while suggesting Belair’s potential involvement. The situation intensified when Stratton attempted to cash in her Money in the Bank contract.

LeRae’s intervention to prevent her teammate’s cash-in proved costly. The distraction led to her being pinned, highlighting growing discord within the group. Before the match, Jax had expressed doubts about Stratton’s abilities:

Tiffy couldn’t even help us win the tag titles last week