WWE SmackDown recap: Randy Orton’s return, United States Champion Logan Paul, Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller and more!

of favor with Damage CTRL, Orton getting physical with Aldis, and the continuation of storylines for Belair, Lee, and Escobar. The return of Logan Paul as a top-tier athlete with a major match set for the U.S. title also added star power to the show. The inclusion of Waller and the surprise appearance by Kross was just the cherry on top. Overall, the show was Monday Night Raw full of big moments and new developments set pieces in motion for the final month of WWE programming in 2023. With the RKO to General Manager Nick Aldis to close out the night, Orton confirmed that he’s not backing down from The Bloodline and that feud is only going to get hotter. And as the year draws to a close, SmackDown is setting up for a thrilling conclusion.