Adjustment Made to High Stakes SmackDown Match on 3/15

The WWE Universe in Memphis, Tennessee was treated to an electrifying start as Friday Night SmackDown kicked off with a thrilling bout offering a major opportunity for two teams to secure a spot at WrestleMania 40.

The opening match of tonight’s SmackDown featured Legado Del Fantasma (Angel and Berto) facing off against the LWO (Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde) in a high-stakes qualifier to battle in the 6-Pack Ladder match at the upcoming Show of Shows for the Undisputed WWE tag team championships.

The contest showcased a masterful exhibition of tag team wrestling, characterized by lightning-fast action and daring maneuvers that had the audience on the edge of their seats and saw Legado Del Fantasma securing the decisive pinfall victory.

However, according to a new report by Fightful, the explosive tag team showdown was cut short getting a total of 11 minutes including their entrances and the post-match segment.

“Angel Garza & Humberto’s match was scheduled for two segments. It ended up getting 11 minutes with entrances and post match.”

Despite alterations made to the bout, Legado Del Fantasma clinched the honor of becoming the inaugural team to advance to the next round of qualifiers, inching closer to the 6-team ladder match at WrestleMania 40 to possibly attain championship glory.

What are your thoughts on SmackDown’s opening bout getting cut short? Sound off in the comments!