The last SmackDown show before Wrestlepalooza was loaded with action, with a contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre that culminated in a physical confrontation, as well as other unexpected surprises.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss retained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship by defeating Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre.
Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker defeated Fraxiom.
Sami Zayn successfully defended the United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes.
Contract Signing: Rhodes vs. McIntyre
As is customary in WWE, the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre was not without tension. After a cordial start, where Rhodes reminded McIntyre of their past as tag team champions, the situation escalated rapidly. McIntyre, true to his style, signed the contract and the physical confrontation was immediate.
WWE announcer Corey Graves took two F5s from Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar’s Return and Its Impact
Brock Lesnar, with an unusual attitude, starred in a shocking attack. After taking commentator Michael Cole by surprise, Lesnar threw him against the edge of the ring and then stomped on him. The chaos continued when Corey Graves tried to help Cole, but Lesnar attacked him with two F5s.
Lesnar, addressing the camera, issued a defiant message to John Cena, promising “blood.” Before leaving, Lesnar met with Paul Heyman and suggested a conversation, leaving everyone expectant.
Michael Cole expressed his despair, while Lesnar’s aggression raised doubts about John Cena’s future at Wrestlepalooza.
Lesnar’s attack also surprised due to the involvement of Corey Graves, who retired from active competition in 2014 due to problems related to concussions. Could this mean a possible return to the ring for Graves?Charlotte Flair, right, and Alexa Bliss defended their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre.
Other Highlights
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss demonstrated their cohesion as a team, successfully defending their Women’s Tag Team Titles against Alba Fyre and Chelsea Green.
Nia Jax provoked the ire of Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, leading to a fight that was stopped by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who announced a triple-threat match for next week in Orlando, Florida.
Furthermore, Sami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes offered a stellar match, where Zayn retained the United States Championship.
The event also included a retrospective documentary on the careers of Cena and Lesnar.
