Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga clash in SmackDown drama

On SmackDown, Solo Sikoa and Uncle Howdy battled over the lantern in a tense ring duel, with Tama Tonga first urging its return before helping Howdy seal victory with Sister Abigail. Afterward, Tama took the lantern back to the apron. Vince Russo also defended Tama after WWE fined him for a backstage video, calling the reaction excessive.