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: A intense promo exchange where Reigns used Rhodes' father, Dusty Rhodes , to get under Cody's skin. Reviewers from WrestleRant noted their "terrific chemistry".

Reviewers from Cageside Seats and WrestleRant generally rated the show highly, citing its high energy and effective WrestleMania builds. While some segments, such as the Lashley/ Wyatt interaction and the Baszler /Nox "squash," were criticized as "lame" or "disappointing," the main event and opening segment were considered top-tier television. Friday Night SmackDown Review - WrestleRant : A intense promo exchange where Reigns used

: Baszler won quickly via submission. This match replaced a scheduled tag match after Ronda Rousey was "injured" in a backstage angle. While some segments, such as the Lashley/ Wyatt

: Dominik won following interference from Rhea Ripley . The post-match segment, where Dominik tore up a Rey Mysterio mask gifted to Escobar , was a standout for generating "great heat". : Dominik won following interference from Rhea Ripley

: A brawl involving Drew McIntyre , Sheamus , LA Knight , The New Day , and Karrion Kross broke out while they argued over who deserved to face Gunther at WrestleMania.

The March 3, 2023, episode of was highly regarded for its high-stakes storytelling and significant build toward WrestleMania 39. The show's central highlight was the first-ever face-to-face confrontation between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes , which received strong praise for its emotional depth and mic work. Match Results & Highlights The episode featured several pivotal matchups and segments:

: Sikoa secured the win with the Samoan Spike after a distraction by Jimmy Uso . Zayn managed to fight off a post-match attack, which was praised for its "great dynamic".