SmackDown: Drew McIntyre Joins The Vision Amid Controversy
The recent episode of “SmackDown” was marked by unexpected twists and the growing tension heading into Survivor Series: War Games. Paul Heyman, with the War Games contract in hand, made it clear to Nick Aldis that he could choose any WWE wrestler to form Team Vision. This strategy led to the surprising appearance of Drew McIntyre, who, despite being suspended, aligned himself with Heyman and The Vision, leaving Aldis powerless.
The story gets even more complicated with the inclusion of Cody Rhodes, who was convinced by Heyman to give Bronson Reed a title opportunity. However, the match did not meet expectations, as the title took a backseat due to the subsequent chaos.
The confrontation between Rhodes and Reed, for the Undisputed WWE Championship, ended in disqualification. The Vision faced The Usos and Rhodes, until McIntyre returned to sow chaos. The team of villains seems to be taking shape with Reed, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul and McIntyre, while Rhodes, Jimmy and Jey Uso and CM Punk are shaping up for the other side. The next few weeks will reveal the fifth member of each team, setting the stage for the Survivor Series: War Games match.In other events, Zack Ryder, now known as Matt Cardona, had an outstanding performance against LA Knight in the “Last Time Is Now” tournament. Ryder demonstrated his talent and experience, leaving open the possibility of a full-time return to WWE.The rivalry between Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky intensified during a discussion in the ring, joined by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Flair questioned Ripley’s reliability, adding an element of uncertainty to the War Games match. Although the rivalry was not resolved on “SmackDown”, it is expected to develop before the event.Regarding the United States Championship, Ilja Dragunov defended his title against Axiom in an impressive match. The championship, at this moment, has become synonymous with technical and exciting wrestlers.Sami Zayn, after receiving medical clearance, gave a promo in the ring that was interrupted by Solo Sikoa and The MFTs. This seems to be leading Zayn towards Survivor Series: War Games, with Rey Fenix, AJ Styles, and Motor City Machine Guns involved in the action.Finally, Jade Cargill demonstrated her dominance and power by defeating B-Fab, solidifying her status as a dominant figure.
