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Entertainment / Sat, 23 May 2026 Bleacher Report

WWE SmackDown Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights Before SNME 43

Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley vs. Flair and Ripley had a slight disagreement, which allowed Reid to tag in for her partner. It was especially nice to see Henley and Reid get a chance to show off while Jayne supported them from ringside. Ripley was about to win with Riptide, but Flair tagged herself in and stole the pin. Cargill, B-Fab and Michin showed up and attacked the babyfaces alongside Fatal Influence.

Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley vs. Fatal Influence

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Last time in action: Fatal Influence defeated Flair, Ripley and Bliss (SD, May 8)

The next match on the show saw Flair and Ripley team up to take on two members of Fatal Influence, Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley.

The Queen started against Henley and easily took control. She used her rolling headscissor sequence before The Eradicator tagged herself in. Flair and Ripley had a slight disagreement, which allowed Reid to tag in for her partner.

The newest member of Toxic Attraction had a brief flurry of offense before Rhea threw her with a fallaway slam. Flair tapped her on the head to tag back in, which caused more friction.

This could have easily been a throwaway match that ended in a few minutes, but they were given two segments to work, so they made it feel competitive. It was especially nice to see Henley and Reid get a chance to show off while Jayne supported them from ringside.

Ripley was about to win with Riptide, but Flair tagged herself in and stole the pin. Bliss tried to help them celebrate, but you could see a look of frustration on Ripley's face.

Cargill, B-Fab and Michin showed up and attacked the babyfaces alongside Fatal Influence. Cargill hit Rhea with her Jaded finisher to end the segment.

Result: Ripley and Flair defeated Fatal Influence

Grade: B

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