Drew McIntyre & Sheamus formed an unlikely alliance to reclaim their Money in the Bank Ladder Match spots, Sami Zayn and Shotzi booked their own trips to Las Vegas, Pat McAfee laid down a huge challenge and much more.
SmackDown results: June 24, 2022
Drew McIntyre & Sheamus stripped of their Money in the Bank Match spots
Paul Heyman pulls some strings to have Drew McIntyre & Sheamus removed from the Money in the Bank Ladder Match unless they can defeat The Usos.
Sami Zayn def. Shinsuke Nakamura – Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
“The Honorary Uce” dedicated his performance to Roman Reigns, but Shinsuke Nakamura had his own scores to settle. Sami Zayn nearly pulled off a roll-up pin, but the official noticed he was using with the ropes for leverage against The King of Strong Style. Nakamura would connect on a Kinshasa outside the ring, but as he tried to drag Zayn back in, The Master Strategist connected on a Helluva Kick to punch his ticket to Las Vegas.
The Viking Raiders lay waste to The New Day’s dance party
Raquel Rodriguez & Lacey Evans def. Sonya Deville – 2-on-1 Handicap Match
Sonya Deville decided to needle the decision making of her former boss Adam Pearce, and the WWE Official gifted her the match she demanded. Unfortunately for Deville it was a 2-on-1 Handicap Match, but the crafty Superstar did bring Shayna Baszler & Xia Li to ringside as reinforcements. The numbers advantage proved too much, as a Woman’s Right from Lacey Evans gave her & Raquel Rodriguez the victory and set them up to fight off the oncoming charge from Baszler & Li.
Natalya mocks Ronda Rousey with a unique impersonation
Gunther def. Ricochet – Intercontinental Title Match
Ricochet came out with quick strikes in an attempt to regain the Intercontinental Title, but it takes some mighty blows to chop down the towering Gunther. The Intercontinental Champion gained control with a crushing clothesline for the challenger and finished off his title defense with an earth-shattering Powerbomb.
Shotzi def. Tamina – Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
A huge opportunity was on the line, as Shotzi and Tamina went to battle for a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Tamina nearly slammed her way to victory, but Shotzi was able to barely get her foot on the ropes to break the three-count. Shotzi would then respond with a Never Wake Up DDT maneuver to earn her way into next Saturday’s clash.
Drew McIntyre & Sheamus def. The Usos
After Adam Pearce took away the Money in the Bank spots of Drew McIntyre & Sheamus, the former friends turned rivals had to come together to earn them back. The Scottish & Celtic Warriors didn’t appear able to coexist, as their own brawling opened the door for The Usos to attack from the sky. As the match descended further into chaos, McIntyre & Sheamus were more at home as the Scottish Superstar wiped out the Undisputed Tag Team Champions with a jaw-dropping dive to the outside and rebooked the unlikely duo’s trip to Las Vegas.
