Rikishi took to social media to react to The Bloodline’s assault on Paul Heyman on WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden. Heyman was subjected to a Samoan Spike after refusing to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief. This was followed by Jacob Fatu executing a splash on the WWE Hall of Famer and subsequently subjecting him to a brutal Triple Powerbomb through the announcers’ table. Heyman was then stretchered out of Madison Square Garden.

Rikishi Reacts To The Bloodline’s Attack On Paul Heyman, Shinsuke Nakamura Corners Tsuruya Rei

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The Bloodline takes out Paul Heyman. Paul Heyman didn't acknowledge Solo Sikoa on the June 28th episode of WWE SmackDown, and he paid for his troubles, getting put through a table by The Bloodline. In the closing segment of the show, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu all acknowledged...

Paul Heyman Doesn't Acknowledge Solo Sikoa, Gets Put Through A Table On 6/28 WWE SmackDown

Kayla Braxton thanks her WWE family. Kayla Braxton previously announced that she would be leaving WWE after the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown. Braxton worked the show, and she appeared backstage. After SmackDown went off the air, Braxton took to Twitter/X to comment on her exit. Braxton wrote that...

Kayla Braxton: I Will Miss My WWE Family, But We Will See Each Other Again

Never mind whatever the Bloodline initially came out here to do because they didn’t expect Randy Orton, Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes to arrive moments after they did to inflict some damage prior to their 6-man Tag Team match at Money in the Bank. I laughed when security showed...

SmackDown: The Execution of Paul Heyman

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The road to WWE Money In The Bank 2024 continues tonight at “The Mecca.”. WWE SmackDown returns at 8/7c tonight on FOX from Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. On tap for tonight’s live two-hour WWE on FOX prime time blue brand program is three qualifying...

WWE SmackDown Results – June 28, 2024

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Freelance Wrestling held its Freelance vs. The World 10 event on June 28 from Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, IL. The event aired on IWTV. Full results (Courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. Freelance Vs. The World 10 Results (6/28) - Devon Monroe def. Alfonso Gonzalez and Darius Latrell...

Freelance Vs. The World 10 Results (6/28): Storm Grayson vs. Kylie Rae, Danhausen In Action

Mercedes Mone is asked about the day she walked out on WWE. During the May 16, 2022 episode of WWE Raw, Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks in WWE) and Naomi reportedly walked out of the company over creative differences with Vince McMahon. The two were the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions at the time. Mone and Naomi were booked in a multi-woman number one contender's match on the show before leaving. They were suspended indefinitely on the following episode of WWE SmackDown.

Mercedes Mone Says She Won't 'Give The Tea' On Walking Out Of WWE, 'I Trusted My Heart'

Paul Heyman left Madison Square Garden in an ambulance. On the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown, WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoa. Instead, he acknowledged that Solo Sikoa was not his Tribal Chief. Sikoa blasted him with a Samoan Spike. The Bloodline (Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu) then attacked Heyman and slammed him through the broadcast table.

Paul Heyman Taken Out In Ambulance After Brutal Bloodline Beatdown On 6/28 WWE SmackDown

Jacob Fatu has debuted on WWE Smackdown as a member of the Bloodline. Fatu has been signed to WWE for months, and was backstage at WrestleMania and was around Wrestlemania weekend. We had never been given firm debut plans, though we were given an implied reason as to what could have taken so long.

More On Jacob Fatu's WWE Debut, Backstage Reaction

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Former Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch has not yet signed a new contract with WWE, and a recent announcement may have hinted significantly about her future. At King and Queen of the Ring, Becky Lynch lost her Women’s World title to Liv Morgan. She sought a rematch on the latest edition of WWE Raw on May 27, but interference from Dominik Mysterio once again thwarted her chance to reclaim the title.

Becky Lynch’s WWE Status Update

Check out the lineup for the July 5th episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE announced that DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) will challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championships against A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) on the July 5th episode of WWE SmackDown. The two teams have gone back and forth for weeks, with Gargano trying to tell Theory that Waller has been using him.

WWE Tag Team Title Bout, Jade Cargill And Bianca Belair Team On 7/5 WWE SmackDown

Kayla Braxton is leaving WWE. On June 6th , Kayla Braxton surprised many fans, taking WWE out of her social media username, which has spawned many questions of the backstage interviewers’ status within the company. When Fightful reached out to WWE, and Braxton, real name Kayla Becker, we were told she was "still with" the company. However, we learned more.

More On Kayla Braxton aka Kayla Becker Finishing Up With WWE

Will Ospreay is willing to listen to criticism. Five years into business, AEW has emerged as a challenger brand to WWE with three shows on cable television and consistent pay-per-view business in terms of buys and gates. As with any promotion or brand, growing pains are part of the process.

Will Ospreay: Taking Criticism On Board Is How AEW Is Going To Grow As A Company

Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton squared off once again on WWE SmackDown. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was in the house of the June 28th episode of WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden. Brunson was shown in the crowd before the triple threat bout between LA Knight, Logan Paul, and Santos Escobar.

Jalen Brunson Finally Stops Tyrese Haliburton In Madison Square Garden On 6/28 WWE SmackDown

Fightful Select has published a list of producers for the matches and segments from the 6/28 episode of WWE SmackDown, which aired live on FOX and took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. The list is below. -WWE Hall of Famer Michael Hayes produced Bloodline, Cody Rhodes, Kevin...

Producers for the matches and segments from 6/28 WWE SmackDown

Welcome to the Fightful.com discussion & coverage for the 6/30/2024 edition of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on BR Live & FITE TV from the UBS Arena in Elmont (Long Island), New York. We will bring results for every match & segment on the show. Follow Fightful on Twitter.com/Fightful and...

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door (6/30/2024) Results: Swerve Strickland vs Will Ospreay, Moné vs Vaquer

Bryan Danielson doesn't see himself in the AEW World Title picture. Despite being touted as the best wrestler in the world, and one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Bryan Danielson has never held a championship in AEW despite multiple attempts. Danielson is competing in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament where the winner gets a shot at the AEW World Title at AEW All In.

Bryan Danielson: I Don't Want To Be In The World Title Position, I Don't Feel That's My Position

Will Ospreay talks about a turbulent week in his life and career and dedicates the main event of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door to the memory of his Nan. Will Ospreay is set to headline his first AEW pay-per-view when he challenges Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Title on June 30 at the UBS Arena on Long Island.

Will Ospreay Dedicates Main Event Of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door To The Memory Of His Grandmother

Fightful has learned a bit of an update on Megan Bayne. After finishing up with Stardom and returning to the United States, Fightful posted a report that creative pitches were being made for Megan Bayne. At the time, it appeared that she was still with All Elite Wrestling, but we’re told that hasn’t been the case for quite a while.

Update On Megan Bayne-AEW

Mercedes Mone says she does have creative control in AEW. Mercedes made her debut for AEW back at Big Business early this year from the TD Garden before making her in ring debut at Double Or Nothing 2024, defeating Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at the event. Now, she is set to defend the TBS Championship while also attempting to capture the NJPW Women's Strong Championship from Stephanie Vaquer at Forbidden Door on Sunday evening.

Mercedes Mone: Yes, I Have Creative Control, But I Work With Tony Khan Very Closely

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Xavier Woods To Face Karrion Kross On 7/1 WWE Raw

WWE Raw (7/1) WWE Women's World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Zelina Vega. Men's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Sheamus vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Ilja...

Xavier Woods To Face Karrion Kross On 7/1 WWE Raw

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