Key Takeaways:
- Zelina Vega slapped Cody Rhodes.
- Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Title against Johnny Gargano despite interference from Candice LeRae.
- Nia Jax defeated Charlotte Flair after a distraction by Lash Legend.
- Chelsea Green defeated Giulia to win the Women’s United States Title due to interference.
- Talla Tonga defeated Rey Fenix after Sami Zayn made an appearance to help.
- Cody Rhodes vs. Aleister Black ended in a no-contest due to interference from Drew McIntyre, who was subsequently suspended.
Summary:
The latest WWE event was filled with shocking moments, intense matches, and significant title implications. One of the most unexpected events of the night was Zelina Vega slapping Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. This interaction set the stage for a chaotic night, with numerous matches affected by external interference and personal vendettas.
The night kicked off with United States Champion Ilja Dragunov defending his title against Johnny Gargano. Dragunov initially declined to face Tommaso Ciampa, Gargano’s tag team partner, which led to Ciampa’s frustration and departure to the back. The match itself was a hard-fought battle, marked by Candice LeRae’s attempts to aid Gargano. Despite her interference, Dragunov showcased his dominance by executing a superplex and the H-Bomb to secure the victory and retain his United States Title. Following the match, the new WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill delivered a fiery address.
Another significant match saw Nia Jax face off against Charlotte Flair. Flair, fresh off her WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship win, aimed to continue her momentum against Jax. The match was competitive, with Flair hitting a spectacular moonsault, but Jax proved resilient. The turning point came when Lash Legend made her debut, attacking Alexa Bliss. This distraction allowed Jax to capitalize, delivering the Annihilator to defeat Flair in a monumental victory.
Giulia defended her Women’s United States Title against former champion Chelsea Green in what became a chaotic affair. The match was marred by external interference, as Kiana James and Alba Fyre engaged in a brawl outside the ring. Capitalizing on the distraction, Green used the ropes to secure the pinfall, becoming the first two-time Women’s United States Champion.
Talla Tonga faced Rey Fenix in another hard-hitting encounter. Prior to the match, Shinsuke Nakamura and The Motor City Machine Guns took out the other MFTs, eliminating any potential support for Tonga. Tonga showcased his power, delivering a devastating powerbomb and a chokeslam to defeat Fenix. Following the match, Sami Zayn, despite not being medically cleared, stormed to the ring with a steel chair to aid Fenix, chasing Solo Sikoa and Tonga away.
The main event featured Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes going head-to-head with Aleister Black. The match ended in chaos as Drew McIntyre interfered, attacking referee Dan Engler with a Claymore. McIntyre and Black then launched a 2-on-1 assault on Rhodes until Damian Priest intervened, brawling with McIntyre and Black to aid Rhodes. The match concluded in turmoil, with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announcing McIntyre’s suspension as a consequence of his actions.
