Professional wrestling contracts often hide crucial details. In the recent “SmackDown”, Paul Heyman emphasized to General Manager Nick Aldis, with the War Games contract in hand, that he could choose any member of the WWE roster from all brands to complete Team Vision. This apparent flexibility turned out to be a shocking revelation at the end of the show.
The appearance of Drew McIntyre, previously suspended, to join Heyman and The Vision, was the result of this clause. Aldis was unable to intervene. In addition, Heyman orchestrated that the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, grant a title match to Bronson Reed. However, the match was not the main focus, which diminished the importance of the encounter.
“SmackDown” Results
- Jey Uso defeated The Miz.
- Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Championship by defeating Axiom.
- LA Knight defeated Zack Ryder in the “Last Time Is Now” tournament.
- Jade Cargill defeated B-Fab in a non-title match.
- Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship by disqualification against Bronson Reed.
Survivor Series: War Games Takes Shape
The match between Rhodes and Reed for the Undisputed WWE Championship seemed rushed, both in preparation and in its development. The title took a backseat to the subsequent chaos. The Vision fought against the Usos and Rhodes until McIntyre, suspended the previous week, returned, unleashing chaos. The villain team could be formed by Reed, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, and McIntyre, with a member yet to be confirmed. On the other hand, Rhodes, Jimmy and Jey Uso, and CM Punk make up the rival team. The coming weeks will reveal the fifth members, preparing us for the War Games match at Survivor Series. It is likely that the villains will be victorious, as the titles will not be at stake, which will give them a significant boost before future title matches.
Other key points and story development
Zack Ryder, also known as Matt Cardona, returned with a great performance against LA Knight in the “Last Time Is Now” tournament. Ryder demonstrated his talent and experience, proving to be a prominent figure in the independent scene. Time will tell if this return translates into a full-time participation in WWE.Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky discussed their upcoming match at Survivor Series: War Games, and Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss were invited to the ring. Flair accused Ripley of being untrustworthy and suggested they couldn’t team up. The Flair-Ripley rivalry wasn’t resolved on Friday, but it’s expected to be before the match.
Ilja Dragunov’s refusal to grant Tommaso Ciampa a shot at the United States title, based on his attitude, could extend for several weeks before becoming an inconsequential match. Although Ciampa could be a good champion, Dragunov is in a great moment.
The match between Dragunov and Axiom for the United States Championship was spectacular. The United States Championship has become the title for the most technical and exciting wrestlers.Sami Zayn, now medically cleared to compete, announced a traditional 5-on-5 elimination match on “SmackDown” on November 28, with Rey Fenix, AJ Styles, and the Motor City Machine Guns joining the action.Jade Cargill demonstrated her dominance by defeating B-Fab, showcasing her power and confidence, which could propel her to stardom.
