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During an emotional contract signing, Paul Heyman revealed CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will main event WrestleMania.
Smackdown: Drew McIntyre beat Randy Orton as Kevin Owens attacked the former (WWE)
The latest instalment of WWE SmackDown premiered live on March 29 in India. The show was hosted at the O2 Arena in London, England. The signature weekly event was packed with action, featuring six official matches. The show also provided some significant updates for WrestleMania 41. The opening fight was a tag-team contest between Pretty Deadly and Street Profits for the WWE Tag Team Champions. Later, LA Knight defended his United States Championship against Braun Strowman. The main event saw ‘Big’ Jim Uso go head-to-head with The Miz. SmackDown’s closing segment was a WrestleMania 41 contract signing between CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.
Cody Rhodes addresses fans
The show started with Cody Rhodes asking the London crown what they wanted to discuss. Randy Orton arrived and spoke about his pride in the American Nightmare. Orton claimed Rhodes would beat John Cena at WrestleMania 41 whereas the Viper would take down Kevin Owens with a Punt. Drew McIntyre walked out and labelled the in-ring superstars as a couple of Nepo babies. Moments later, Rhodes attacked the Scottish Terminator with a kick in the mid-section but the ex-World Heavyweight Champion managed to escape.
Kevin Owens attacks Randy Orton
After Drew McIntyre won the match, Kevin Owens appeared out of nowhere and attacked Randy Orton. He attempted to send the Viper crashing into the announcer’s table. Orton was aware as he avoided the crash and recovered. He tripped Owens into the desk before chasing him away from ringside. Owens bailed by retreating among the fans.
CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins sign WrestleMania 41 contract
The segment began with Roman Reigns walking to the arena alongside Paul Heyman. He asked the London crowd to acknowledge him before signing the contract for WrestleMania 41. Seth Rollins arrived next and claimed he would have to clean up Reigns’ mess for teaming up with Punk at WarGames. Rollins then signed the contract. When Punk arrived, Heyman told him that he had got his wish of closing the show at WrestleMania 41. Punk thanked Reigns and signed the contract before walking off.
These are the results of all the fights on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown:
Pretty Deadly vs Street Profits (c) for the WWE Tag Team Championship – Street Profits won the match by pinfall using the Blockbuster Doomsday Device on Kit Wilson.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter vs Secret Hervice – Secret Hervice won by pinfall after Piper Niven hit Kayden Carter with a Piper Driver.
Braun Strowman vs LA Knight (c) for the WWE United States Championship – Braun Strowman presumably won the match by disqualification.
Charlotte Flair vs Mia ‘Michin’ Yim – Charlotte Flair beat Mia Yim by submission using the Figure Eight leg lock.
Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton – Drew McIntyre beat Randy Orton by pinfall with the Claymore Kick.
‘Big’ Jim Uso vs The Miz – Jim Uso defeated The Miz by pinfall with the Diving Splash.
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London, United Kingdom (UK)