Cody Rhodes Appears, Tonga Loa Becomes Anointed Into The Bloodline & More
Opening Recap:
- The show kicked off with a video recap of AJ Styles’ attack on Cody Rhodes last week, culminating in a Styles Clash off the ring steps. This setup Rhodes’ appearance on tonight’s show.
Tonga Loa’s Anointment:
- The Bloodline opened the show, with Paul Heyman declaring Solo Sikoa as the current leader until Roman Reigns returns. Tama Tonga was named “The Right Hand Man” while Tonga Loa was anointed as “Infamous.”
- Kevin Owens interrupted, leading to a brawl with The Bloodline, which The Street Profits joined to even the odds. Owens and The Profits stood tall after using a chair to fend off The Bloodline.
Backstage Developments:
- Cody Rhodes was shown waiting for AJ Styles in the loading dock.
- Solo Sikoa instructed Paul Heyman to set up a six-man tag team match for later in the night.
Tag Team Match:
- Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair vs. Indi Hartwell & Candice LeRae
- Belair and Cargill won after Belair hit a KOD and Cargill delivered Jaded. Post-match, they were attacked by Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark but managed to fend them off.
Grayson Waller vs. Johnny Gargano:
- Waller defeated Gargano with a rolling blockbuster, despite interference from Austin Theory and Tommaso Ciampa at ringside.
AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes Confrontation:
- AJ Styles arrived and had a heated exchange with Rhodes, leading to Rhodes accepting Styles’ challenge for an Undisputed WWE Championship match at Clash at the Castle in an “I Quit” match. Security had to separate the two men.
LA Knight vs. Carmelo Hayes:
- LA Knight emerged victorious after reversing a roll-up by Hayes. Post-match, Knight put Logan Paul on notice.
Women’s Championship Setup:
- Backstage, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair announced they would defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship in a Triple Threat match against Baszler & Stark, and Fyre & Dawn.
Bayley Addresses the WWE Universe:
- Bayley hyped her upcoming WWE Women’s Championship defense against Piper Niven at Clash at the Castle. Niven interrupted, resulting in a tense exchange where she vowed to win the title.
Main Event:
- The Bloodline (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Solo Sikoa) vs. Kevin Owens & The Street Profits
- The match ended in a disqualification after Sikoa used a chair on Ford. Post-match, The Bloodline delivered a Triple Powerbomb to Owens through the announce desk, standing tall to end the show.
Summary
The June 7 edition of SmackDown was packed with action and significant storyline developments. Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles’ escalating rivalry set up a high-stakes match at Clash at the Castle, while Tonga Loa’s integration into The Bloodline solidified the faction’s dominance. The show also featured intense matches, with notable victories by Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair, Grayson Waller, and LA Knight, and ended with The Bloodline asserting their dominance in a chaotic main event.
