NXT wrestlers compete in Smackdown dark matches

WWE NXT Superstars worked the pre-show dark matches at tonight’s SmackDown on FOX taping from Norfolk, Virginia.

The first SmackDown dark match saw The Viking Raiders defeat NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams.

This was the first main roster match for Hayes and Williams.

The second pre-show dark match saw Dakota Kai defeat Cora Jade.

This was a rematch from the November 2 NXT episode, which saw Kai get the win. Kai has worked several main roster dark matches as of late, but this was also the first main roster bout for Jade.

The dark main event after SmackDown went off the air saw Sasha Banks defeat SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair in a non-title Championship Contender’s Match that went around 20 minutes.

Stay tuned for more. Below are a few fan posts from tonight’s dark matches at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA:

Dakota Kai vs Cora Jade in dark match !!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/nDyzR9koDV

— Soᥲᥕᥲx✨ (@Soawax_) November 13, 2021

I’m right behind commentary 😁#SmackDown https://t.co/yUSTwo8TZ8 pic.twitter.com/tSqE73U509

— 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟 (@TheIllestRican) November 13, 2021

Everyone moved! @_trickwilliams and NXT North American champion @Carmelo_WWE were a part of a dark match before #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/tOIPOiM4bq

— 𝑭𝒐𝒙𝒙𝒚 🧡 (@foxIicia) November 13, 2021

dakota vs cora is the second dark match pic.twitter.com/HbN62TuNOS

— madison💫 (@redgehead) November 13, 2021

Sasha vs Charlotte (champion’s contenders match) for the first dark match 🤯

I win!!!! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xqTzn4A0Vv

— 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟 (@TheIllestRican) November 13, 2021

#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/57EHi7d8Vg

— 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟 (@TheIllestRican) November 13, 2021

Sasha with the small package victory over Charlotte 👏🏼

Almost 20 minutes of a badass match between the premier women of WWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/CH4bW40dEm

— 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟 (@TheIllestRican) November 13, 2021