WWE SmackDown takeaways: Fatal Influence get nuclear heat, Stratton wins title

WWE SmackDown on April 24 took place in Fort Worth, and featured a singles match between Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. The first SmackDown after WrestleMania 42 saw some new faces called up, such as Fatal Influence, and teasers for others to come, like Blake Monroe and Ricky Saints. We saw Danhausen haunt The Miz at his own home, and then pull off another pyro curse to beat him in a singles match.

Cody Rhodes sent a veiled message to TKO, saying they’re 0-3 in trying to ruin his Mania plans. Brie Bella and Paige’s first match as tag champs was against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, but was ruined quickly by Fatal Influence. This show came after the announcement of multiple talent releases , which included a few surprises.

Here’s the top takeaways from this week’s show: Tiffany Stratton wins women’s United States title The first match of the night produced a more significant result in the ring than anything on the Raw after Mania. Tiffany Stratton challenged Giulia for the women’s United States Championship and was successful. Stratton was dominated for most of the match.

Giulia hit a nasty neckbreaker from the ring apron to the floor, and continued to pour on the offense from there. However, when it came time for Giulia to go for her finisher, Stratton reversed it with an Alabama slam and hit a Prettiest Moonsault Ever to score the pin. #ANDNEW WOMEN'S UNITED STATES CHAMPION!!!