Lantern looms large as Wyatt Sicks score statement win
Summary
– Uncle Howdy defeats WWE Tag Team Champion Solo Sikoa with Sister Abigail
– Solo injures his thumb attempting the Samoan Spike against the ring post
– MFT attack Howdy after the match and steal the lantern
Uncle Howdy stepped into battle with WWE Tag Team Champion Solo Sikoa, and the atmosphere shifted the moment both men locked eyes with the lantern resting nearby.
The opening exchange was tense and physical. Solo tested Howdy with a shoulder tackle that failed to move him, then mixed in punches and headbutts to gain control. Howdy answered with a flying back elbow and nearly put the match away early with Sister Abigail before Solo rolled to the outside to regroup.
The fight spilled into the ring, where momentum swung dramatically. Solo attempted the Samoan Spike but drove his thumb into the ring post when Howdy avoided it. Howdy was capitalized immediately, targeting the injured hand and repeatedly smashing it against steel and the barricade. He even hurled Solo over the barrier into the timekeeper’s area as the crowd reacted to the chaos.
Back inside the ring, Solo slowed the pace with nerve holds and headbutts, trying to regain control despite the damage to his hand. He powered Howdy down with a Samoan drop and later connected with a frog splash for a close near fall. Still, the injured thumb limited his ability to capitalize fully.
The closing sequence came fast. Solo looked to turn the tables, but Howdy countered with the Mandible Claw. Solo broke free and fired back with a spike and hip attacks in the corner. On the third charge, Howdy leapt up and planted Solo with Sister Abigail, securing the three-count.
After the bell, Howdy moved toward his lantern, only to be ambushed by members of MFT. The group snatched the lantern and retreated through the crowd, leaving Howdy standing alone after a hard-fought victory.
