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SmackDown chaos: Aleister Black goes after Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker strikes

Image via WWE WWE SmackDown descended into chaos just 24 hours before Money in the Bank, with Seth Rollins and his faction wreaking havoc across the show. What began as a standard matchup quickly turned personal, violent, and headline-worthy. Aleister Black vs LA Knight interrupted by Seth Rollins Aleister Black and LA Knight were putting on a hard-hitting contest, with both stars trading signature moves in what looked like a potential show-stealer. LA Knight landed a Burning Hammer, while Black responded with a sliding knee and springboard moonsault. But before fans could witness a conclusion, Seth Rollins interrupted the match and delivered a Stomp to Knight, costing him a clean finish. Black, who suffered an eye injury years ago due to Rollins' former disciple Buddy Matthews, wasn't ready to let the moment slide. He confronted Rollins in the ring, reigniting a personal rivalry that WWE never fully resolved. Seth Rollins and company lay waste to LA Knight: SmackDown highlights, June 6, 2025 The tension between Black and Rollins was cut short when Bron Breakker blindsided Black with a brutal spear. The crowd's reaction turned to shock as Rollins' faction, including Breakker and Bronson Reed - continued the beatdown. Moments later, Knight was also taken out with a Senton and a spear, marking a total shutdown of two of Rollins' top Money in the Bank rivals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Can Make Massive Side Income By Learning Order Flow Analysis TradeWise Learn More Undo The ambush didn't end there. Andrade and Penta were also attacked after their match with The Creed Brothers, signaling Rollins' intent to eliminate all competition before Saturday's ladder match. Seth Rollins' new faction: Is 'The Shield 2.0' official? Fans online are calling it 'The Shield 2.0' after noticing the trio of Rollins, Breakker, and Reed circling the ring before launching their attacks—a clear callback to Rollins' days alongside Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. With Paul Heyman also appearing with the group earlier in the night, speculation about this being WWE's next dominant faction is growing louder. Social media lit up with passionate responses following the chaotic sequence. While some fans praised the intensity and storytelling, many were disappointed that a promising match between Aleister Black and LA Knight didn't get a proper finish. 'Match was cooking, Seth sees LA Knight as his biggest competition,' one fan wrote, highlighting the belief that Rollins is strategically targeting top threats before Money in the Bank. Another fan commented, 'Y'all couldn't just let a great match have a finish?' expressing frustration with what some see as overbooking. Meanwhile, a longtime viewer recalled, 'He kept that bad eye throughout his entire AEW run - thanks to Rollins when he gave the orders to Murphy, now Buddy Matthews.' The callback added emotional weight to Black's confrontation with Rollins. Despite criticism, the segment achieved its goal - fueling intrigue ahead of Saturday's ladder match. WWE has positioned Rollins' faction as a dominant force, and fans are now speculating whether this new unit will shape the outcome of Money in the Bank. Love it or hate it, the chaos has everyone talking. Also Read: WWE Money in the Bank 2025 date and start timings, how to watch, full match card and more