WWE SmackDown is gearing up for the road to MITB 2024, promising excitement with both men’s and women’s MITB Ladder Matches. This episode marks the first SmackDown following the epic Clash at the Castle PLE, where Cody Rhodes triumphed over AJ Styles in a dramatic “I Quit” Match to retain the World Title. In a surprising twist, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens have seemingly allied to combat The Bloodline.
This week, the show will feature two crucial MITB Qualifying Matches. The first sees Kevin Owens battling Andrade and Grayson Waller in a Triple Threat Match. The second match pits Randy Orton against Tama Tonga and Carmelo Hayes, with all competitors vying for a coveted spot in the MITB Ladder Match.
In other SmackDown news, Bayley successfully defended her World Title against Piper Niven in Scotland. Despite Niven’s impressive performance, Bayley now sets her sights on Queen Nia Jax for SummerSlam. Meanwhile, the women’s division witnessed a major shake-up as Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill lost their tag titles to Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.
The feud between LA Knight and Logan Paul continues to intensify, adding more drama to the show. Additionally, CM Punk is set to provide a serious update on his injury status from his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, generating substantial buzz among fans.
Despite these developments, there’s speculation about Drew McIntyre potentially ambushing CM Punk as the road to MITB 2024 revealed, adding another layer of intrigue to the event.
This SmackDown episode is packed with thrilling matches and major storylines, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey to Money in the Bank 2024. Fans can expect high stakes, fierce competition, and unexpected twists as WWE gears up for one of its most exciting pay-per-views of the year.