Welcome to the newest version of our weekly WWE SmackDown hits and misses collection.
The June 21, 2024, episode of SmackDown went down in Chicago on the Allstate Enviornment. CM Punk, The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and LA Knight have been among the many standard acts on the newest episode of the blue model.
Right here’s what went down on 6/21 Friday Night time SmackDown.
Hit – Opening section on WWE SmackDown
CM Punk kicked off SmackDown. The Second Metropolis Saint reduce a prolonged promo earlier than he was interrupted by Paul Heyman. The Wiseman requested his former protégé to depart the constructing. Solo Sikoa and the Tongans confirmed up. The Bloodline confronted Punk, however Cody Rhodes ran it to make the save, establishing a singles match between him and Solo for the primary occasion.
Having CM Punk grow to be the opening act in his hometown was the right approach to hearth up the Chicago crowd. Punk is simply so eloquent relating to promos. The alternate with Paul Heyman introduced again so many reminiscences. Heyman pleading with Punk to “take me with you” actually postpone The Bloodline.
Miss – Bianca Belair vs. Chelsea Inexperienced vs. Mia Yim
These three ladies collided for the chance to compete within the Ladies’s Cash within the Financial institution match. A variety of back-and-forth motion led to some close to falls. Chelsea Inexperienced took benefit of Bianca’s KOD on Michin for the win.
A good match with the proper winner. There have been occasions when the alternate seemed sloppy, however all three ladies made up for his or her miscommunication with some good spots. Michin pulled off a Types Conflict as a tribute to Uncle AJ.
Hit – The Scottish Psychopath batters the Second Metropolis Saint
Drew McIntyre confirmed up on WWE SmackDown after quitting RAW earlier this week. The Scottish Warrior carried a bloody and battered CM Punk on his shoulders all the best way to the ramp. He then tossed Punk’s lifeless physique on the ground earlier than taunting the Chicago crowd with their hero’s personal sit-down pose. Nick Aldis confronted McIntyre earlier than seeing Punk out of the world in an ambulance.
This feud simply retains getting higher and higher, and now there’s actually blood in it. If someway they’ll prolong it until the rumored Dangerous Blood PLE. Punk had it coming. Every part from the doorways lifting to indicate McIntyre standing subsequent to a destroyed Punk to him being carried with all people watching in horror was a visible deal with. One other massive second from the section was when McIntyre shoved Aldis again and acquired in his face.
Miss – Roman Reigns isn’t coming again
Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa had a verbal alternate earlier than the primary occasion. Solo advised Heyman Roman Reigns wasn’t coming again. The Wiseman’s expressions fully modified as quickly as he heard these phrases.
They need to maintain some consistency because it pertains to Roman Reigns’ standing. Everyone knows he’s on his post-WrestleMania hiatus. Solo was the identify who advised Heyman Reigns was coming again weeks in the past on SmackDown. Now, he’s telling the Wiseman Reigns isn’t coming again.
They may’ve saved this actual section for subsequent week’s SmackDown to promote the primary occasion beatdown.
Hit – Jacob Fatu debuts on WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes took on Solo Sikoa in the primary occasion. The American Nightmare was jumped by the Tongans resulting in a DQ ending. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens confirmed as much as make the save. The babyfaces cornered Solo, however Jacob Fatu confirmed up and singlehandedly took care of them.
The Samoan Werewolf has lastly come round. Fatu seemed like a beast in his debut. He took out three of the most important faces in WWE and seemed like a monster whereas doing it. It was nice to see the group popping massive time for the previous MLW champion.
Honorable Mentions
- LA Knight reduce a promo on Logan Paul calling him out. Santos Escobar confirmed up. Knight took him out with a BFT, however Paul jumped him from behind. The Maverick delivered an enormous proper hand to the Megastar. LA Knight was the spotlight of this section. Paul ought to discover one other approach to hype up his finisher as an alternative of constructing all of the bizarre noises.
- Each Males’s Cash within the Financial institution qualifiers have been good. I desire the triple menace between Orton, Carmelo, and Tama to the one between Owens, Waller, and Andrade as a result of the previous had some old-school psychology to it – principally attributable to Orton’s involvement. KO promoting his leg and Andrade catching Waller mid air to hit him together with his finisher made for some nice motion.
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