WWE SmackDown Sets the Stage for SummerSlam with Two Monumental Title Matches
In a thrilling lead-as much as WWE SummerSlam, the final SmackDown episode earlier than the blockbuster occasion is ready to deliver electrifying championship bouts that promise to captivate wrestling fans throughout the globe. Scheduled for August second, just one night before SummerSlam in Cleveland, Ohio, this SmackDown is shaping up to be a enormous affair, providing severe showdowns that might reshape the WWE landscape.
#DIY’s Title Defense Against The Bloodline: A Clash of Titans
The night time’s centerpiece might be the WWE Tag Team Championship suit, pitting the reigning champions #DIY—Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa—in opposition to The Bloodline’s bold duo, Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. Gargano and Ciampa, who captured the titles on July fifth by defeating Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, will face their hardest task but.
The victory for #DIY got here just before the Money in the Bank Pay-Per-View, marking a large second of their careers. Now, with the championship belt on the line again, Gargano and Ciampa should contend with The Bloodline, who earned their shot via winning in a grueling six-group Gauntlet Match. This match featured a roster of pinnacle-tier teams, which include Legado Del Fantasma’s Angel and Berto, Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews, Pretty Deadly’s Kit Wilson and Elton Prince, The OC’s Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and The Street Profits’ Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins.
The final showdown in the Gauntlet Match was a test of endurance and skill, with The Street Profits and The Bloodline battling it out after an exhausting series of matches. The Bloodline’s Jacob Fatu proved unstoppable, delivering a breathtaking popup Samoan Drop followed by a spectacular double jump moonsault to secure the win. As The Bloodline prepares to challenge #DIY, fans are eagerly anticipating whether Gargano and Ciampa’s home turf advantage will be enough to fend off this dominant faction.
Women’s Tag Team Title Rematch: Cargill and Belair Seek Redemption
The action continues with a high-stakes rematch for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Former champions Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair have made it clear that they are gunning for the titles they lost in a triple threat match where neither competitor was pinned. During a recent SmackDown promo, Belair and Cargill voiced their frustrations, questioning the whereabouts and intentions of the current champions, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.
The tension boiled over when Fyre and Dawn launched a surprise attack on Belair and Cargill. Belair attempted to execute the KOD (Kiss of Death) on Dawn, but the attack was thwarted as Dawn managed to evade and retreat to the apron. In a dramatic turn of events, Cargill responded with a powerful press slam, sending Fyre over the top rope onto Dawn outside the ring. The confrontation ended with Belair and Cargill standing victorious in the ring, celebrating their return to the spotlight.
This altercation set the stage for the official announcement that Cargill and Belair will challenge Fyre and Dawn for the Women’s Tag Team Titles on the August 2nd edition of SmackDown. The clash is anticipated to be a fierce and emotional encounter, with both teams determined to prove their supremacy in the women’s tag team division.
.@Jade_Cargill & @BiancaBelairWWE just took out the WWE Tag Team Champions, @wwe_alba and @IslaDawn, in HEELS! 👠😳
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— WWE (@WWE) July 27, 2024
