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Shinsuke Nakamura has officially put the new WWE Tag Team Champions on notice, while also teasing the arrival of a mystery partner. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga captured the WWE Tag Team Championship on the August 14 episode of SmackDown, defeating Damian Priest and R-Truth and The War Raiders in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match. The victory marked a major moment for the MFTs, but they did not have much time to celebrate. Following the show, WWE released an exclusive video featuring Nakamura addressing the new champions. The Japanese star congratulated Tama and Talla on their victory but immediately warned them that their championship reign could be coming to an end. Nakamura also revealed that he will not be coming after the MFTs alone. He told the champions that his partner is on the way and suggested that the mystery star possesses qualities he believes Tama and Talla only pretend to have. “MFTs, congratulations. You are now the champions. Are you savoring the feeling, knowing it'll be gone soon?” Nakamura then turned his attention toward his mystery partner, describing the person as experienced, vicious and deadly. He also made it clear that the individual will bring an unpredictable element to the rivalry. “My partner is what you all pretend to be. Experienced, vicious, deadly.” Nakamura's final warning was perhaps the most intriguing part of the message. He described his upcoming partner as “chaos” and a “ticking time bomb,” before telling the champions to prepare themselves. “He is chaos. He's a ticking time bomb. Take cover.” Nakamura did not reveal the identity of his partner, leaving fans to speculate about who could be joining him in the fight against the new champions. His description has already led to speculation about Hiromu Takahashi, who is famously known as “The Ticking Time Bomb.” However, WWE has not officially confirmed that Takahashi is the person Nakamura was referring to.

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Friday, August 14, 2026, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, WWE SmackDown emanated from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. It was a major night for championships, with three titles changing hands. Jacy Jayne defeated Tiffany Stratton to become the new WWE Women’s United States Champion, while Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga captured the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Haku. Elsewhere, Baron Corbin successfully defended the United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes, CM Punk and Kevin Owens had a heated confrontation ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship match, and Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton erupted into a wild brawl. Chelsea Green Forced to Relinquish Interim Women’s Championship The show opened with Nick Aldis informing Chelsea Green that he could not allow her to compete with a broken orbital bone. Aldis asked Green to relinquish the Interim Women’s Championship, but she refused, insisting that she had worked too hard to give it up. Aldis eventually gave Green 30 days to get medically cleared and return to action. The segment later turned physical when GUNTHER confronted Green, leading to Matt Cardona coming out to defend his wife. GUNTHER def. Matt Cardona GUNTHER dominated Matt Cardona after Cardona attacked him during the earlier confrontation. Despite Cardona using a low blow and hitting Radio Silence, GUNTHER kicked out and eventually put him in a Boston Crab, forcing Cardona to tap out. Afterward, Nia Jax demanded an Interim Women's Championship opportunity from Green, while Tiffany Stratton came out to help Green before Jax attacked her. Baron Corbin def. Carmelo Hayes to Retain the United States Championship Carmelo Hayes attempted to regain the United States Championship from Baron Corbin, but the champion survived Hayes' offense and finished him with End of Days. Corbin retained the title, although his celebration was cut short when Trick Williams and Lil Yachty attacked him after the match. CM Punk and Kevin Owens Come Face-to-Face CM Punk and Kevin Owens had a tense confrontation ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship match next week. Owens brought up their history dating back 20 years and accused Punk of being a phony, while Punk fired back by questioning Owens' work ethic. Owens eventually told Punk that he would punch him in the face next week and beat him for the championship. MFT def. Damian Priest & R-Truth and The War Raiders to Win WWE Tag Team Championship Damian Priest and R-Truth defended the WWE Tag Team Championship against The War Raiders and Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga. The chaotic three-way match ended when MFT hit Brother's Keeper on R-Truth, giving Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga the victory and making them the new WWE Tag Team Champions. Haku accompanied the brothers to ringside. Jacy Jayne def. Tiffany Stratton to Win Women's United States Championship Tiffany Stratton put her Women's United States Championship on the line against Jacy Jayne. With assistance from Fatal Influence members Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley, Jayne survived Stratton's biggest attacks and caught her with Rolling Encore to score the victory. Jayne became the new Women's United States Champion. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton Brawl Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton's ongoing issues exploded into another violent confrontation. Orton attacked Rhodes from behind before their scheduled match with Sami Zayn could begin. The two eventually brawled through the crowd and around ringside, with both men using weapons and the environment around them. Officials struggled to separate them as SmackDown went off the air.

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Friday Night SmackDown delivered two championship changes at TD Garden in Boston, headlined by a chaotic Triple Threat for the WWE Tag Team Titles and a statement win for Fatal Influence's Jacy Jayne. Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth defended against both The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) and The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga, with Haku at ringside) in a three-way match. The finish came in chaos at ringside — Ivar powerslammed Priest through the barricade and Tama sent Erik through the announce desk, clearing both other teams out of the equation. Back in the ring, Tama raked R-Truth's eyes and shoved him into Erik, allowing Talla Tonga to hit a high-angle assisted powerbomb for the pin. The MFTs are your new WWE Tag Team Champions, ending Priest and Truth's reign. Tiffany Stratton put her Women's U.S. Title on the line against Fatal Influence's Jacy Jayne, with Chelsea Green watching from ringside. The match swung back and forth — Stratton nearly won with a Prettiest Moonsault Ever attempt but got caught with raised knees for a near-fall. Stratton then broke off her own momentum to dive onto Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid at ringside to protect Green, and paid for it: Jayne caught her with a Rolling Encore for the win. Jacy Jayne is the new Women's United States Champion. Fatal Influence is dripping in GOLD! pic.twitter.com/sp7nW5cRMt— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2026 We have NEW WWE Tag Team Champions! 🏆With Haku by their side, the MFTs have stormed to the Titles! pic.twitter.com/7VUy6VEs1t— WWE (@WWE) August 15, 2026

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WWE legend Haku is reportedly set to appear on tonight’s episode of SmackDown in Boston, continuing his surprising return to WWE programming. According to PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, Haku is already in Boston ahead of tonight’s show and is expected to appear. However, Johnson noted that it has not been confirmed whether the 67-year-old has returned to WWE in a full-time capacity. Haku previously made his surprise WWE return on the July 31 episode of SmackDown, appearing alongside his sons Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga, formerly known as Hikuleo. WWE’s official results confirmed that Haku watched as Tama and Talla attacked WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth, along with The War Raiders. The appearance marked Haku’s return to WWE television as part of an active storyline involving his sons. During the segment, the legendary wrestler reminded Tama and Talla of their Tongan heritage and encouraged them to make their presence felt in WWE. Haku is one of the most recognizable veterans in wrestling history. He competed in WWE under names including King Tonga and King Haku and was also part of The Colossal Connection with Andre the Giant, with the team winning the WWE World Tag Team Championship in 1989. His connection to the current storyline is personal, as Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga are his sons. Talla previously wrestled as Hikuleo before joining WWE. Now, with Haku reportedly back in Boston, fans could see him once again standing alongside his sons. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga are scheduled to challenge Damian Priest and R-Truth for the WWE Tag Team Championship in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match that also includes The War Raiders. Haku’s presence could therefore play an important role in the match and the ongoing storyline involving his family.

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Here are the complete results from WWE's live Summer Tour event, held on August 13, 2026, at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH. The show features Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi, Gunther, Finn Bálor, and many more. WWE Live Event In Manchester Results 8/13/26 WWE Tag Team Championship Match: R-Truth & Damian Priest def. MFT's and the War Raiders. Kevin Owens def. The Miz via pinfall Gunther def. Finn Balor via pinfall World Tag Team Championship Match: Akira Tozawa & Oba Femi def. The Vision via DQ. WWE Women's United States Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton def. Jacy Jayne via DQ Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, & Charlotte Flair def. Fatal Influence via pinfall WWE United States Championship Match: Baron Corbin def. Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Ricky Saints Street Fight: Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton via pinfall This is how Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in a street fight in the main event at #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/KSOvsEduQG— Still Real To Us (@stillreal2us) August 14, 2026 Oba Femi and Bron Breakker finally clashed tonight at #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/oZa445BsDn— Still Real To Us (@stillreal2us) August 14, 2026 Kevin Owens hit Danhausen with the Stunner to send a message to CM Punk at #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/9LLfHBy3ba— Still Real To Us (@stillreal2us) August 14, 2026

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This week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026, live from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. WWE has stacked the show with three championship matches, putting the United States Championship, Women's United States Championship, and WWE Tag Team Championship on the line. The show is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET in the United States on USA Network, while international viewers in most regions can watch SmackDown live on Netflix. WWE's official schedule confirms the Boston date and 8:00 PM ET start time. Baron Corbin (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes — WWE United States Championship Baron Corbin will make his second defense of the WWE United States Championship when he puts the title on the line against Carmelo Hayes in Boston. Corbin captured the championship from Trick Williams at SummerSlam and then retained it against Williams on the August 7 episode of SmackDown. After Corbin's latest victory, WWE moved quickly to announce Hayes as his next challenger. The matchup also carries an interesting hometown dynamic, as Hayes is from the Boston area and will have the crowd firmly behind him. Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jacy Jayne — WWE Women's United States Championship Tiffany Stratton will defend the WWE Women's United States Championship against Jacy Jayne after the two became increasingly involved in a dispute surrounding the Women's Tag Team Championship. On the August 7 episode of SmackDown, Fatal Influence interrupted Chelsea Green's celebration and Jayne made it clear that she wanted Stratton's title. Stratton subsequently offered Jayne a championship opportunity, turning the confrontation into an official title match for Boston. R-Truth & Damian Priest (c) vs. War Raiders vs. The MFT — WWE Tag Team Championship Triple Threat R-Truth and Damian Priest will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship in a three-way battle against the War Raiders and The MFT. The match continues a storyline that began when Priest and Truth accepted a challenge from the War Raiders. The two teams previously competed in a champion-versus-champion situation involving the WWE and AAA Tag Team Championships, and the rivalry has now developed into a three-team title fight. The addition of The MFT makes this particularly dangerous for the champions because Truth and Priest do not have to be pinned for their reign to end. War Raiders bring a major size and power advantage, while The MFT adds another unpredictable element to the contest. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton Face Off — Predicted Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are both advertised for the Boston show, and another confrontation between the former friends looks highly likely. Orton shocked Rhodes at SummerSlam by interfering in his Undisputed WWE Championship match against CM Punk, costing Rhodes the opportunity to regain the championship. On the August 7 SmackDown, Rhodes confronted Orton, while Orton made it clear that his actions were deliberate and that he intends to prevent Rhodes from becoming champion again. WWE's official SmackDown highlights also featured the escalating Rhodes-Orton storyline. With both men advertised for Boston, WWE has an obvious opportunity to continue building the rivalry. A physical confrontation, a challenge for a future singles match, or an extended promo segment would all make sense. Given the history between the two former allies, this feud has the potential to become one of SmackDown's central stories following SummerSlam. CM Punk and Kevin Owens Continue Their Rivalry — Predicted CM Punk and Kevin Owens are also expected to remain at the center of SmackDown following their explosive confrontation in Philadelphia. Owens returned at SummerSlam and became the No. 1 contender to Punk's Undisputed WWE Championship. On the following SmackDown, the two exchanged heated words and nearly came to blows before officials intervened. Owens has already made it clear that he wants his championship opportunity, and the match has since been scheduled for the August 21 episode of SmackDown in Toronto. That makes Boston an important stop on the road to their championship match. WWE could use the episode for another face-to-face confrontation, a contract-signing segment, or a situation where one man attempts to gain a psychological advantage over the other. Since the actual title match is scheduled for the following week's SmackDown, the Boston show should be used to raise the stakes rather than give away the final physical confrontation too early. How To Watch WWE SmackDown, August 14, 2026 Fans in the United States can watch WWE SmackDown live on USA Network at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT on Friday, August 14. WWE's official viewing guide confirms that SmackDown remains on USA Network in the United States, while Netflix carries the weekly show live in most international markets. For viewers in India, SmackDown will begin at 5:30 AM IST on Saturday, August 15, with the show available on Netflix. The international broadcast schedule lists the August 14 Boston episode at 12:00 AM GMT, 2:00 AM CET, 5:30 AM IST and 10:00 AM AEST. UK viewers can watch at 1:00 AM BST on Saturday, while viewers in Central Europe can tune in at 2:00 AM CEST. Australian viewers will get the show at approximately 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday. In most of these international markets, SmackDown is available live through Netflix.

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Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on March 21, 2025, at Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## SmackDown Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor## WWE SmackDown 3/21/2025 Promotion: WWE ## WWE SmackDown 3/21/2025 City: Bologna, Italy ## WWE SmackDown 3/21/2025 Venue: Unipol Arena ## WWE SmackDown 3/21/2025 Full Results ResultsMatch Type Damian Priest & Jimmy Uso defeated Drew McIntyre & Shinsuke Nakamura - Braun Strowman defeated Jacob Fatu - Piper Niven w/The Green Regime defeated Zelina Vega - Liv Morgan w/Raquel Rodriguez defeated Jade Cargill - The Street Profits defeated Los Garza w/Santos Escobar - ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on March 14, 2025, at Olimpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## SmackDown Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia## WWE SmackDown 3/14/2025 Promotion: WWE ## WWE SmackDown 3/14/2025 City: Barcelona, Spain ## WWE SmackDown 3/14/2025 Venue: Olimpic Arena ## WWE SmackDown 3/14/2025 Full Results ResultsMatch Type LA Knight, Jimmy Uso, Braun Strowman defeated Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga 6 Man Tag Team Match Charlotte Flair defeated B-Fab - Damian Priest defeated Shinsuke Nakamura - Randy Orton defeated Carmelo Hayes - GUNTHER defeated Axiom - The Street Profits defeated DIY WWE Tag Team Championship ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on February 21, 2025, from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## SmackDown Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia## WWE SmackDown 2/21/2025 Promotion: WWE ## WWE SmackDown 2/21/2025 City: New Orleans, Louisiana ## WWE SmackDown 2/21/2025 Venue: Smoothie King Center ## WWE SmackDown 2/21/2025 Full Results ResultsMatch Type Jimmy Uso defeated Drew McIntyre - The Miz and Carmelo Hayes defeated R-Truth and LA Knight - Tiffany Stratton defeated Candice LeRae - Damian Priest and Braun Strowman defeated Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa - ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on February 14, 2025, from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## SmackDown Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia## WWE SmackDown 2/14/2025 Promotion: WWE ## WWE SmackDown 2/14/2025 City: Washington, DC ## WWE SmackDown 2/14/2025 Venue: Capital One Arena ## WWE SmackDown 2/14/2025 Full Results ResultsMatch Type Naomi w/Bianca BelAir defeated Chelsea Green w/Piper Niven Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match The Motor City Machine Guns defeated Los Garza - LA Knight defeated The Miz - Carmelo Hayes defeated R-Truth - Tiffany Stratton defeated Nia Jax (w/ Candice LeRae) To retain the WWE Women's Championship Damian Priest defeated Jacob Fatu and Braun Strowman Triple Threat Men's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on January 24, 2025, from Moody Center Arena in Austin, Texas. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## SmackDown Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia## WWE SmackDown 1/24/2025 Promotion: WWE ## WWE SmackDown 1/24/2025 City: Austin, Texas ## WWE SmackDown 1/24/2025 Venue: Moody Center Arena ## WWE SmackDown 1/24/2025 Full Results ResultsMatch Type Motor City Machine Guns defeated Pretty Deadly - B-fab and Michin defeated Chelsea Green and Piper Niven - Jax, LeRae and Morgan defeated Ripley, Naomi and Belair - Apollo Crews defeated Johnny Gargano - LA Knight defeated Tama Tonga - Damian Priest defeated Carmelo Hayes - Kevin Owens defeated Jimmy Uso - ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here are the results of Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air live on January 13, 2025, live from SAP Center Arena in San Jose, California. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## --WWE Raw Commentator-- ## - Michael Cole ## - Pat McAfee ## --WWE Raw Ring Announcer--## - Alicia Taylor## WWE RAW 1/13/2024 Full Results ResultsMatch Type Penta defeated Chad Gable - Sheamus defeated Ludwig Kaiser - Lyra Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament Final Match to win the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Sami Zayn defeated The Miz - Damian Priest defeated Finn Bálor Street Fight ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.