Ringside Intel brings you a recap and results for tonight’s Smackdown Live (2/26/2019) broadcast. Pre-show starts at 7:50 pm EST and the main show starts at 8 pm EST. WWE Champion Daniel Bryan and his Fastlane challenger Kofi Kingston will sign the contracts for their title match. Tweet and follow @RingsideIntel on Twitter.

Smackdown Live: 8 pm EST

Show opens up and Shane and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring to oversee the WWE Championship contract signing between champ Daniel Bryan and challenger Kofi Kingston.

They give Kofi a glowing introduction. Kofi comes out and says a few words about his 11-year journey to finally get this grand opportunity. The crowd chants, “You deserve it!” He tells the audience it wouldn’t have been possible without their tweets, emails, etc. Without the public support, this chance may never have materialized. Kofi then turns to Bryan and tells him he’ll be taking his title. Kofi has a seat across from a stern-looking Bryan and the crowd chants, “Kofi!” Bryan is the first to sign. As Kofi is about to sign, suddenly Vince McMahon’s music hits.

Vince says he just wants to tell Kofi how much he appreciates him before the contract is officially signed. However, Vince says he has an obligation to offer fans the biggest attractions possible. Therefore, Vince says he must replace Kofi in the match. Someone who Vince says is more deserving. That man is Kevin Owens. Owens enters, making his return and Kofi and his New Day brothers are beside themselves. The crowd is beside themselves. Owens gets in the ring and sits across from Bryan, who has a quizzical look on his face.

Owens signs the contract. Xavier Woods and Big E are still ranting and raving as Kofi looks simply dejected. Woods says it’s disgusting and he can’t believe this happens every single time. The crowd still chants Kofi’s name. Owens and Bryan stare at each other intently as it cuts to commercial. ‘

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Backstage, Owens is talking to Shane and Steph, who seem flabbergasted by the turn of events involving the Fastlane title match. Owens says he’s just glad Vince recognizes how much he deserves the title shot, but he also wants to address the smug look Bryan and Erick Rowan had on their faces. Owens asks that he be allowed to partner with Kofi against Bryan and Rowan. Steph says she’ll take it under advisement.

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Tag Team Match: The Hardy Boyz vs. The Bar

Matt Hardy makes an unexpected return for this match. Matt hits a Twist of Fate on Sheamus and sets up the Swanton Bomb for Jeff for the victory.

Winners: The Hardy Boyz

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United States Championship Open Challenge: R-Truth (c) vs. Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas vs. Rey Mysterio

Truth pulls out the victory with a sudden roll-up on Mysterio.

Winner: R-Truth (c)

After the match, Mysterio and Almas continue scrapping to further their rivalry.

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Charlotte Flair comes out to the ring to cut a promo.

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Tag Team Match: Aleister Black & Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rusev

Black delivers a Black Mass to Nakamura for the 3-count.

Winners: Aleister Black & Ricochet

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AJ Styles and Randy Orton have words backstage.

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Lacey Evans does a catwalk down the aisle and back up again.

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Tag Team Match: Kevin Owens & Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan & Erick Rowan

Kevin Owens pins Bryan after hitting a Stunner for the finish.

Winners: Kevin Owens & Kofi Kingston