Friday Night time SmackDown delivered a shocking conclusion that left the WWE Universe in disbelief, as one of many firm’s prime stars was handed an indefinite suspension following one more uncontrolled assault.
Final evening’s occasions kicked off with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes addressing the Greenville, North Carolina viewers. The American Nightmare mirrored on his current triumph at Saturday Night time’s Principal Occasion, declaring that he’d moved previous his earlier rivalry and was now targeted on figuring out recent contenders for his championship.
Rhodes revealed his distinctive method to scouting potential opponents, the place he deliberate to watch the evening’s matches from throughout the crowd itself, evaluating performers firsthand. Nonetheless, the champion’s tackle was lower quick when Aleister Black and Zelina confronted him. The scenario escalated dramatically when Zelina struck Rhodes throughout the face, prompting normal supervisor Nick Aldis to rearrange an impromptu non-title primary occasion between Rhodes and Black to settle the dispute.
The comparatively evenly-matched bout noticed each Superstars give their all, however a decisive alternate left each males sprawled on the canvas because the referee started his rely. That is when chaos erupted.
Drew McIntyre Causes Chaose on SmackDown
Drew McIntyre, Rhodes’ opponent at Saturday Night time’s Principal Occasion, selected this weak second to strike, storming the ring with clear intent. Nonetheless seething from his current title match defeat, the Scottish Warrior launched a vicious assault on Rhodes, becoming a member of forces with Black to ship a brutal two-on-one assault on the champion.
Simply when the scenario appeared dire for Rhodes, an unlikely ally emerged. Damian Priest, The Archer of Infamy, rushed to the champion’s assist. Priest actually had a private motive behind his heroic actions, given his storied historical past with each attackers, particularly Black. Utilizing his immense energy, he neutralised each attackers, forcing Black and Zelina to make an exit via the gang, and shopping for Rhodes sufficient time within the ring to regain his footing and ship a Cody Cutter to McIntyre.
What occurred subsequent left the whole crowd surprised. As McIntyre was nonetheless reeling from the punishment inflicted by Priest after which Rhodes, normal supervisor Nick Aldis’ voice took over the sector. Showing on the prime of the doorway ramp, mic in hand, the GM’s frustration was clear, he’d reached a breaking level with the Scotsman’s reckless behaviour.
“You realize what, Drew? I’ve had it with you. I provide you with an inch and you are taking a mile. Effectively, no extra. Efficient instantly, Drew McIntyre, You…Are…SUSPENDED!”
McIntyre now finds himself in a tricky place, the place only a week in the past he was getting ready to problem for WWE’s most prestigious title, solely to be barred from competitors the next week as a result of his uncontrolled actions. Questions stay concerning the length of this suspension and if he’ll return earlier than Survivor Sequence, one of many largest occasions on the WWE calendar, however maybe extra intriguingly, whether or not this can immediate any change in angle for McIntyre transferring ahead.
