June 26 episode features Bloodline fallout, title challenges, and Night of Champions tension
Summary
– WWE taped the June 26 SmackDown episode at the O2 Arena
– Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga officially split away from Solo Sikoa
– The show ended with Jey Uso, Oba Femi, GUNTHER, Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes in a major brawl
WWE taped the June 26 episode of SmackDown at the O2 Arena, and the night featured several major developments ahead of Night of Champions.
The show opened with Trick Williams and Ricky Saints in a back-and-forth segment. That set the stage for a taping filled with storyline movement, match results, and final hype before the premium live event.
One of the biggest shifts came from The MFTs. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga officially split away from Solo Sikoa, adding another major wrinkle to the Bloodline situation.
AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix was also in action and defeated Nathan Frazer. The win gave Fenix another strong showing as his momentum continues to build.
Backstage, The War Raiders stepped up and challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth. That puts another team in the mix for the champions as the tag division continues to move.
Solo Sikoa later had an in-ring confrontation with LA Knight. The moment carried extra tension after Solo lost the backing of Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga earlier in the taping.
Paige picked up a singles win over Jacy Jayne. The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion continued her strong run with another victory.
Danhausen and Matt Cardona defeated Los Garza with help from The Miz and Kit Wilson. Their involvement created a messy finish and gave Cardona and Danhausen the win.
Jade Cargill defeated Chelsea Green in singles action. Giulia also beat Kiana James, but Blake Monroe attacked her after the match to continue their issue.
The final segment brought together Jey Uso, Oba Femi, GUNTHER, Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes. The confrontation quickly turned physical, culminating in a major brawl that ended the taping.
After SmackDown finished, Seth Rollins and Oba Femi defeated The Vision in a dark match. Rollins also did the Oba Strut after the match, sending the O2 Arena crowd home with one more moment.
