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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What was the real reason behind Solo Sikoa's car crash that led to his arrest?
(Image via WWE) The July 18 edition of SmackDown served as the fallout show for last week's Saturday Night's Main Event as well as the all-women's PLE, Evolution. The show emanated live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas witnessed a shocking turn in the storyline when Solo Sikoa was arrested by police for framing a car crash for his arch rival and Bloodline member Jacob Fatu. During the segment, SmackDown General Manager Adam Pearce orchestrated an elaborate search operation where United States Champion Solo Sikoa was caught for causing an accident. Later, the segment culminated with Pearce announcing that Sikoa will defend his title against his cousin, Jacob Fatu, inside a Steel Cage at SummerSlam. But, what is the real reason behind Sikoa's misdeed? The real reason behind Solo Sikoa's car crash that led to his arrest On the July 18 episode of WWE SmackDown, the Stamford-based promotion opened with a mysterious police scene in the parking lot where an accident had reportedly taken place involving members of Solo Sikoa's faction, MFT. The real reason behind the staged car crash was to announce and confirm a match card between Solo Sikoa and Jacon Fatu for the upcoming SummerSlam 2025. The storyline actually unfolded when some individuals dressed as police officers approached GM Adam Pearce and identified Jacob Fatu as the person who caused an accident. After a tense conversation, Fatu refused, but Pearce convinced him to go with the officers for questioning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo With Fatu seemingly in custody, Solo Sikoa, accompanied by Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and Tala Tonga, came to the ring and addressed the situation. Solo Sikoa gets arrested!!!! In the segment, Sikoa was seen taking credit for Fatu's entire WWE career, condemning his recent betrayal. Attacking Fatu, Solo said, 'Without his guidance, Jacob is reckless… All he cares about is his damn self. He betrayed his family. Once a criminal, always a criminal.' However, the tables turned when Fatu was released from the police car backstage, where his cousin Jimmy Uso was waiting for him. The cops informed Fatu that they had reviewed the footage and he was free to go. The two then immediately headed towards the ring. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu to enter Steel Cage at SummerSlam: SmackDown highlights, July 18, 2025 Following this incident, a massive brawl erupted as Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu charged the ring to confront Sikoa and the MFTs. As the intense fight continued, Adam Pearce was out and stated, 'Solo, if you want to frame an innocent man, let's see how you like it at SummerSlam.' Pearce declared, officially announcing the match. 'You will defend the US Title against Fatu in a steel cage.' Pearce then brought out the police officers, and the segment ended with a shocked Solo Sikoa being handcuffed and taken away for orchestrating the fake car crash and framing Jacob Fatu. WWE SummerSlam: Confirmed match card WWE has recently confirmed the detailed match card for the upcoming SummerSlam event. Here's a detail of the confirmed match cards till the writing of this report for the WWE Premium Live Event: John Cena (c) vs Cody Rhodes - WWE Undisputed Championship Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Jade Cargill - WWE Women's Championship Gunther (c) vs CM Punk - World Heavyweight Championship Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu- United States Championship title in a Steel Cage match Naomi (c) vs Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley - Women's World Championship Becky Lynch (c) vs Lyra Valkyria - Women's Intercontinental Championship Also Read : WWE SmackDown results (7/18/2025): A chaotic contract signing with John Cena and Cody Rhodes, Stephanie Vaquer wins, and more Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Current WWE Champion Arrested During SmackDown After Apparent Car Crash
WWE Men's United States Champion Solo Sikoa was arrested during WWE SmackDown after an apparent car crash. The episode started with an accident just outside the arena which left Solo Sikoa and the rest of his faction in shock. SmackDown General Manager Adam Pearce was stunned with the entire incident and Tonga Loa even had an injury on his forehead. Solo Sikoa was quick to point the finger at Jacob Fatu and accused him of causing the accident. However, by the end of the night, it was Solo Sikoa who was arrested inside the arena after it emerged that he faked the entire accident. Sikoa will also be defending his WWE Men's United States title inside a steel cage against Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam. The first ever two-night WWE SummerSlam will take place on on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A look at the updated WWE SummerSlam match card - John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship Naomi (c) vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Intercontinental Championship Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu for the Men's United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match The Judgment Day (c) vs. Allies of Convenience for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I think John Cena is signing away the WWE title to Cody Rhodes
SmackDown airs tonight (July 18) with a live show emanating from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is the first episode of SmackDown during the three week build towards SummerSlam, which takes place on the weekend of August 2 & 3. WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes are both under one roof tonight, this time for a contract signing to make their title match official at SummerSlam. Cena has lost several steps and can't really rely on his own skills to beat Rhodes. At WrestleMania 41, he needed Cody's hesitation and an assist from rapper Travis Scott to win the top prize in WWE. At least one of those elements is off the board for SummerSlam because Cody has learned from his dumbass mistake and won't hesitate again. That's exactly what Randy Orton pointed out when he said Cody showed no hesitation in targeting his vulnerable back to win the King of the Ring tournament. Cena will need to come up with a good plan for beating Rhodes again that goes beyond Travis Scott. It sure would help if the Final Boss showed up to throw his power around, but that guy ditched WWE and this story almost as soon as it began. During their promos in the build to WrestleMania, Cena point-blank told Cody how he planned to beat him, and his words came true. Will Cena be bold enough tonight to reveal his latest plan for beating Rhodes again at SummerSlam? Or is John essentially signing the WWE title away to Rhodes when he puts pen to paper on that contract? Most importantly, will Finn Balor crash the segment and sign his name on the contract to get a chance for revenge on Cena for stealing his SummerSlam title match back in 2021? Tune into SmackDown tonight to see how John Cena plans to beat Cody Rhodes a second time as they make their SummerSlam match official. - Naomi is now on the Raw roster after cashing in her Money in the Bank contract on IYO SKY at Evolution. Does that mean the path is clear for Jade Cargill and WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton to fight each other at SummerSlam with no outside parties getting involved? Or does someone like Nia Jax plan to insert herself into their business? - Jacob Fatu is coming after United States Champion Solo Sikoa and his MFTs. Will the Samoan Werewolf have to go through Tala Tonga before he gets a rematch with Sikoa? - Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss came up short in their quest to win the WWE women's tag team titles at Evolution. Is this the part where the Allies of Convenience have some outside-the-ring bonding segments like Daniel Bryan and Kane did in order to grow stronger as a unit? - Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre find themselves caught up in WWE's celebrity angle for SummerSlam. Does Drew have an update on how YouTube douchebag Logan Paul is doing after Jelly Roll chokeslammed him through Jimmy Kimmel's desk earlier this week? Will Orton show up to the ring wearing an RK-Roll shirt? - The rest of the SmackDown tag team division is terrified now that the Wyatt Sicks are the new WWE tag team champions. Will Uncle Howdy explain how this is part of his grand plan to take over WWE? Will the new team of Rey Fenix and Andrade continue to steer clear of the Wyatts while they work their way up the ranks? - Carmelo Hayes is going nowhere fast in WWE. Where's The Miz when you really need him? - Aleister Black laid out Damian Priest last week after being embarrassed in a loss against Ron Killings. Does Aleister need to find a henchman to help him deal with these guys going forward? - LA Knight can't really settle his business with the Paul Heyman Guys on SmackDown. Will Heyman show up tonight for another talk with LA, this time focusing on Seth Rollins' mysterious injury? - Women's United States Champion Giulia is still waiting for her first title defense. Who will her first unlucky victim be? - Where the f*** is Shinsuke Nakamura? What will you be looking for on SmackDown? More from Not everyone is marking out about Eva Marie's return Mansoor's Raw Debut was classic WWE Is this who caught Lilly's eye? Former WWE champs face off on (checks notes) Main Event Yes, Angel Garza shoved a rose up Drew Gulak's butt on Raw Raw recap & reactions: Flip the switch Flair already added to title match at WrestleMania Backlash EVA MARIE IS BACK
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Cody Rhodes Launches Brutal Assault On John Cena
Rhodes called Cena out to the ring for the signing of the contract for a Street Fight at Summerslam, but went on to assault the legend upon his refusal to do so. WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and legend John Cena were involved in a slugfest on the latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown as the American Nightmare assaulted the icon following the latter's refusal to sign the contract for an Undisputed WWE Champion bout between the two at SummerSlam. Rhodes, who built the scene up for the fight against Cena at the upcoming pay-per-view event, called the leader of the Cenation out to the ring to complete the signing formalities in the presence of Adam Pearce. Cody Rhodes se encargó que John Cena firmara el Contrato y en #SummerSlam tendremos una Pelea Callejera por el Campeonato Indiscutible de #WWE 💥😱 #SmackDown — WWE Español (@wweespanol) July 19, 2025 CODY RHODES MAKES JOHN CENA SIGN THE VS. CODY IN A STREET FIGHT FOR THE UNDISPUTED WWE TITLE IS OFFICIAL 🚨 #SmackDown — TribaI Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) July 19, 2025 ALSO READ| WWE SmackDown: Cody Rhodes Assaults John Cena, Andrade- Rey Fenix Win Fatal 4-Way For No.1 Contender Match Cena received a loud reception as he walked out and explained that Rhodes would get his wish, but not at Summerslam due to work commitments with a movie and emotional exhaustion. Cena closed the contract and left the ring, but Rhodes attacked him, leading to a physical altercation. The fight spilled into the ring, where Rhodes took possession of the belt and evaded Cena. Cody Rhodes, son of Dusty Rhodes, took advantage of the situation, leveling Cena and putting him through a table with a top-rope splash. Rhodes then placed a pen in Cena's hand and forged the legend's signature on the match contract to conclude the day's events. The latest episode of WWE SmackDown delivered an exhilarating show as it featured a high-flying Fatal 4-way match to determine the No.1 contender for the tag team championships, which was topped by Andrade and Rey Fenix as they got the better of DIY, Fraxiom, and the Motor City Guns. Charlotte Flair defeated Raquel Rodrigues, while Stephanie Vaquer overcame Alba Frye in the women's singles clashes. Damian Priest secured a victory over Carmelo Hayes by disqualification following interference from Aleister Black. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 09:43 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results (7/18/2025): A chaotic contract signing with John Cena and Cody Rhodes, Stephanie Vaquer wins, and more
Cody Rhodes and John Cena (Image via WWE) With SummerSlam a little over two weeks away, WWE is full steam ahead. And this means, this week's Friday Night SmackDown is basically a stepping stone for the upcoming Premium Live Event. From the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, the July 18 edition of SmackDown was already going to be an important one, as fans already knew of John Cena and Cody Rhodes coming together to sign their SummerSlam contract. Along with these two heavyweights, fans also got to feast on some exciting match cards, so let's get in with it already. The night started with a segment starring the MFTs, who had been in a car accident. SmackDown GM Adam Pearce and a few cops are seen talking to the stable where Solo Sikoa asks Pearce to get Jacob Fatu. But soon enough, the night moves towards its first fight when Charlotte Flair is seen backstage with Alexa Bliss , where the former tells the latter that she has gotten them a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles at SummerSlam. Charlotte Flair vs. Raquel Rodriguez Charlotte Flair and Raquel Rodriguez face each other inside the ring while Alexa Bliss and Roxanne Perez are standing outside. Both women seem to have a similar standing in the game, with neither being able to gain an upper hand. Perez tries to launch a sneak attack, but Bliss is there to take care of that. Finally, just when Perez thought she could create a distraction, Bliss hits Rodriguez with one of her pompoms, and Flair uses this opportunity to roll her for a pin and win. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair (Image via WWE) Charlotte Flair wins via pinfall against Raquel Rodriguez. The backstage segment with the MFTs starts again, and the cops take Jacob Fatu with them in suspicion of the accident earlier. Things then turn to Carmelo Hayes and Damian Priest, who, "Earlier Today," we're seen having a confrontation before a fight is announced between them. Carmelo Hayes vs. Damian Priest Carmelo Hayes started with a right hand into Damian Priest's back even before the bell rang, but Priest was not one to take it quietly. He retaliated with a big foot and the tone of the night was set. At the end, Priest slams Hayes face-first into the announce desk, and just as he was about to go for an Old School, Alistair Black shows up and trips Priest. Damian Priest wins against Carmelo Hayes by disqualification Jacob Fatu returns to SmackDown after SNME The MFTs are seen taking to the ring after the alleged car accident, where Solo Sikoa lays it on thick, blaming Jacob Fatu for what went down. But out of nowhere, Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu pop out from a police car, and everyone gets to know that Fatu had been cleared of all suspicion because of security footage. Fatu is inside the ring soon enough, and with Uso sneaking behind the MFTs, all hell breaks loose. Pearce is seen calling the cops when things get out of hand, and Sikoa is seen being led out by the cops for staging the earlier car crash. And the Steel Cage match between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam is also officially announced. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Alba Fyre Possibly for the shortest match of the night, Stephanie Vaquer faces Alba Fyre of the Secret Hervice with Piper Niven watching. They go after each other from the very beginning, but Vaquer is definitely the one with the upper hand here and soon goes for the Devil's Kiss, and then a package backbreaker. Though Fyre manages to give the slip the first time, the second time becomes too much, and Vaquer manages to get the three count after pinning her. Stephanie Vaquer wins via pinfall against Alba Fyre. Piper Niven, of course, comes after Vaquer, but the latter shoves her off. And though Niven tries to go after her again, Fyre stops her. Meanwhile, the Wyatt Sicks are seen trolling the Street Profits after their loss last week, right before a four-way tag team match is set to take center stage. Andrade and Rey Fenix vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. Fraxiom vs. #DIY To determine the #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship, #DIY's Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, Rey Fenix & Andrade tag team, Fraxiom's Nathan Frazer and Axiom, and Motor City Machine Guns' Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley take to the ring. MCMG and Fraxiom are at it when #DIY jumps them. This brings Andrade and Rey Fenix into the mix as well. It's chaos inside the ring, but what else can we expect? Lastly, fans see Andrade hitting Ciampa with The Message and taking the win. Andrade & Rey Fenix are the new #1 contenders to the WWE Tag titles defeating MCMG, Fraxiom, and #DIY. John Cena and Cody Rhodes' SummerSlam contract signing Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for. Adam Pearce brings Cody Rhodes to the stage who right away signs the SummerSlam contract. He then asks the crowd, "What do you want to talk about?' He talks to the crowd for a while before Pearce brings John Cena out. And it's not what anyone is expecting. Cena tells everyone that Hollywood has been draining these days, and so, he won't be at SummerSlam. Everyone is shocked, but Cena goes on to say that maybe they can have the rematch later, but he won't be signing the contract now, as he does not intend to show up at the New Jersey event. He goes to walk away, and that's when things take a turn. Fans see Rhodes charging up the ramp and attacking Cena from behind. It's a mess, as both men try to gain the edge over the other. Cena tries to use his championship belt as a weapon, but Rhodes is not having that and grabs it from his opponent, smashing Cena with it. He then climbs the top rope and does a Frog Splash, driving Cena through the announcer's table. He then grabs a pen and forces Cena to sign the SummerSlam contract. The night ends with Cody Rhodes holding on to the Undisputed Champion belt. Also Read: WWE SummerSlam 2025 just got bloodier as Solo Sikoa v Jacob Fatu 2.0 moves inside the Steel Cage Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
