This week's "SmackDown" felt more like a valley compared to the peak of last week. Not every show can be a home run, but we did see a new champion crowned, as returning Ilja Dragunov defeated Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship. Cody Rhodes showed a much more aggressive side, fed up with Drew McIntyre's antics. An impromptu Undisputed title match broke out after Jacob Fatu was attacked backstage, which ended with Rhodes losing by disqualification after hitting McIntyre with his title belt. Could this have been a moment to allow McIntyre gain the victory and the championship amid Cody's emotional rage and resulting carelessness?

Friday 'SmackDown' results

• Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss def. Zaria and Sol Ruca

• Ilja Dragunov def. Sami Zayn to become the new U.S. champion

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