SmackDown Live Live SmackDown Discussion thread, June 30th 2023: Womens Title & Mens Tag Titles to be defended

[Dale]

Roman Reigns returns on the eve of The Bloodline Civil War at WWE Money in the Bank​

immy and Jey Uso officially separated themselves from The Bloodline when they took out Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa in a series of Superkicks heard ’round the world on the June 16 episode of SmackDown. Then, in Reigns' absence on the blue brand last week, The Usos expounded on why they shattered the dominant faction before reemerging after the main event to deliver another double Superkick to their younger brother, Sikoa.

Now, with the lines clearly drawn and a showdown pitting Reigns & Solo against Jimmy & Jey at WWE Money in the Bank, the Civil War continues on SmackDown with the return of The Head of the Table. What will happen when Reigns sets The Island of Relevancy on an explosive collision course with his estranged cousins just one day before The Bloodline battle at Money in the Bank?
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Asuka to take on Charlotte Flair in a WWE Women's Championship Match​

Whether it's Charlotte Flair avoiding Asuka's mystical mist or The Empress of Tomorrow launching a sneak attack on The Opportunity, the dangerous renewed rivalry between the Superstars is truly intriguing.

Now, Asuka will put the WWE Women’s Title on the line against arguably the greatest Women's Champion of all time. In the highly anticipated contest, Bianca Belair has been banned from ringside.
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Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens and Pretty Deadly set for title clash in London​

London's calling for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, and so are the tastiest snacks in all of WWE.

Pretty Deadly snatched a victory in the No. 1 Contenders' Tag Team Gauntlet Match by ending the impressive run of The Brawling Brutes and earning themselves an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match. Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens weren't exactly fans of Elton Prince & Kit Wilson's antics, but the blue brand newcomers took off before any fighting could ensue.

The showdown is set for this Friday on SmackDown, as the champions look to spoil Pretty Deadly's homecoming on the eve of WWE Money in the Bank.

So are the titles "coming home" to England, or will Zayn & Owens be flying back in championship style following Money in the Bank weekend in London?
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Logan Paul to be the special guest on "The Grayson Waller Effect"​

Grayson Waller has been making quite the splash since coming to SmackDown with "The Grayson Waller Effect," with special guests like AJ Styles and Charlotte Flair. His most exciting guest could be yet to come, though, as Waller welcomes Logan Paul to the show one day before The Social Media Megastar competes in the life-changing Money in the Bank Ladder Match!​

 

[Dale]

What do you reckon the chances are of Butch being scrapped and going back to Pete Dunne here or MITB are? It's been long rumoured so now would be as good a time as any.

 

[Dale]

Preview updated.

 

[Sabretooth]

Roman Reigns “returns”

 

[Dale]

Escobar, Butch and Knight battle in a Triple Threat Match for Money in the Bank momentum​

After LA Knight, Santos Escobar of The LWO and Butch of The Brawling Brutes got into a volatile backstage altercation two weeks ago, the three Superstars battle in a Triple Threat Match in search of a huge win en route to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.​

Bayley puts her Money in the Bank spot on the line against Shotzi​

Damage CTRL’s Bayley is as confident as ever, and to prove that she’s not afraid, she’s putting her spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match on the line against the dynamic Shotzi.

Bayley and Shotzi haven’t seen eye to eye, and a recent backstage encounter on SmackDown led to the two agreeing to the massive matchup.

As the only former Money in the Bank winner currently in the match, Bayley believes she has the upper hand heading into the July 1 Premium Live Event, but is she overconfident?

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Two matches from last week that didn't end up happening are back for this show.​

 

[Sabretooth]

Lmao Hunter probably slapped Vince around and got the matches back

 

[Dale]

So this is airing live for the people in the UK in 35 mins time, otherwise it will be on at normal time for you US folk I guess.

 

[Chris]

So this is airing live for the people in the UK in 35 mins time, otherwise it will be on at normal time for you US folk I guess.

Lmao wow I didn't expect this

Also lolololol the matches were rebooked this is hilarious

 

[Dale]

Wait till Vince finds out he rebooked these matches and cuts them out of the replay for you guys

 

[Deezy]

 

[Dale]

Was a decent show, nothing spectacular but pushed a bunch of things forward.

LA Knight is OVER OVER though

 

[Chris]

You could have solo live theaded it you jobber

 

[Chris]

Did Logan get a lot of heat too?

 

[Vegeta]

You could have solo live theaded it you jobber

Dale posting in a discussion? that man would never!

 

[Dale]

Did Logan get a lot of heat too?

Got some decent heat i'd say. He did cook someone pretty good though