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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE SmackDown' Spoiler Results for July 4 Show: Big Surprises and 'Evolution 2025' Implications
'WWE SmackDown' Spoiler Results for July 4 Show: Big Surprises and 'Evolution 2025' Implications originally appeared on Athlon Sports. "WWE SmackDown" will air in its usual Friday night spot on USA Network, but stars on the blue brand won't be performing live on a holiday. Advertisement The Independence Day edition of "SmackDown" was taped on Monday following "Raw." There are major implications for "Evolution 2025" following the taping. There was also a surprise return from a top main event player who had been healing from an injury. During the "SmackDown" taping, a title match was announced for the "Evolution" PLE. A big match was also added to the upcoming "Saturday Night's Main Event" card set for July 12. Wrestling journalist John Clark provided spoiler updates on his X account. 'WWE SmackDown' Spoiler Results The show began with Cody Rhodes, who secured an Undisputed WWE Championship match by winning the King of the Ring tournament at "Night of Champions." Randy Orton interrupted "The American Nightmare" and made him promise that he will defeat John Cena at "SummerSlam." Advertisement Drew McIntyre then made an unexpected return. He attempted to manipulate Rhodes and Orton into fighting, but he ate an RKO for his efforts. Later on in the night, Orton vs. McIntyre was made official for "Saturday Night's Main Event." Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss Team Up "SmackDown" general manager Nick Aldis had a conversation with Charlotte Flair backstage. He urged "The Queen" to team with Alexa Bliss for a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Flair and Bliss ended up defeating The Secret Hervice. The Wyatt Sicks Continue Torturing Tag Team Division Given the friction between The Wyatt Sicks and the rest of "SmackDown's" tag division, Aldis booked the faction against a random quartet of names from different teams. The Wyatt Sicks ended up defeating Montez Ford, Johnny Gargano, Chris Sabin, and Berto. Advertisement Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus Official For 'Evolution' WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton made her way out for an in-ring promo, but she was interrupted by Jade Cargill. While Cargill has a guaranteed title shot at "SummerSlam," Stratton said she wants to defend her gold at "Evolution." She laid out the challenge to WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, who accepted the title match. Andrade and Rey Fenix Continue Surge After defeating DIY last week, Andrade and Rey Fenix were in tag team action again. They took on Fraxiom, a team that could've made a case for a tag team title rematch. Ultimately, Andrade and Fenix scored a big victory. Advertisement Tensions Rise Between Damian Priest and Aleister Black Damian Priest and Aleister Black had another backstage encounter, just as they did last week. Priest informed Black that he'll be in singles action against R-Truth next week. Priest and Black got a bit more testy with one another this time. Solo Sikoa Gets Last Laugh Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo were in tag team action against Jacob Fatu and Jimmy Uso. This is believed to be the main event for Friday's episode of "SmackDown." Fatu scored the pin over Sikoa, but he didn't get to celebrate. The night ended with Sikoa and his group, which includes Mateo, Tala Tonga, and Tonga Loa, putting Fatu through the announce table. Advertisement Related: WWE Makes Big Decision on Championship During 'Raw' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CM Punk develops a new rivalry with WWE champion
Photo via WWE CM Punk gets a new nemesis. In the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, Punk appeared to confront Seth Rollins . After a brief brawl, Rollins managed to escape. But in the process, Punk created a new rivalry. World heavyweight champion Gunther was present inside the ring. The champion tried to stop Punk after the brawl. Instead, he had to face Punk's aggression following Rollin's escape. CM Punk initiates a feud with World Heavyweight Champion Gunther WWE Raw star CM Punk initiates a brawl with Gunther. Initially, Punk rushed to confront Seth Rollins. After a brief moment of landing punches on each other, Rollins managed to escape. Punk stayed back inside the ring. The stadium was filled with cheers for the Voice of the Voiceless. The rivalry between the wrestlers started long ago. It escalated more with Punk's return to WWE in 2023. As Punk prepared to leave the ring, he was stopped by Gunther. The heavyweight champion was already present there. He was having a word with Rollins about the Money in the Bank contract. However, the conversation was cut short with Punk's appearance. After the brawl, Gunther tried to stop Punk. The Best in the World pushed the champion to the ground. The situation got tense. Spectators believed that this might be the start of a new rivalry. CM Punk shares a tense moment with LA Knight CM Punk had a brief argument with LA Knight in a backstage segment. LA Knight attacked Seth Rollins after the latter escaped from Punk. In the backstage segment, Punk asked Knight to wait for his turn to confront Rollins. Knight replied, 'If you want Seth, you can have him 6 days a week as far as I am concerned. If you are talking about back of the line, Saturday Night's main event, it's just been announced. It's me, It's Seth Rollins. You know what that means? It's that I am the line.' Seth Rollins and LA Knight have been booked for the Saturday Night's Main Event 40. The event has been scheduled for July 12, 2025. Another exciting card from the event is Gunther taking on Goldberg in a heavyweight title defense match. Also Read: Multiple matches added for Evolution 2025 on WWE RAW Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
