WWE Smackdown (June 4) spoilers: Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus, Kevin Owens open title challenge
Here’s notes from the WWE Smackdown tapings, set to air in Canada Wednesday and in the U.S. Thursday:
– Seth Rollins came out first. He talked about how he made The Shield and then destroyed them. He said when he left The Shield, he was the one who became world champion, he won Money in the Bank all by himself, and then defeated both Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar at the same time, making him the greatest WWE champion of all-time. Dean Ambrose was shown on the screen saying he was winning the ladder match.
– Prime Time Players won a three-way over The Ascension and the Lucha Dragons to become the top contenders for the tag team titles when Titus O’Neil pinned Viktor.
– New Day did an interview about facing The Prime Time Players at Money in the Bank.
– I-C Champion Ryback b Stardust in a non-title match.
– Renee Young interviewed Paige. She said the Bellas have ruined the Divas division and vowed she would change the world.
– Kevin Owens did the NXT title open challenge. He said he would show Cena that he’s a real man. He then beat Zack Ryder with the pop up power bomb to retain the NXT title.
– Renee Young interviewed Sheamus, who said he was going to win Money in the Bank.
– Neville b Kofi Kingston. Neville won with a cradle.
– Miz TV ws with Lana. Miz asked how Lana could abandon Rusev when he is injured. She said Rusev abandoned her. Miz then brought out Rusev as his surprise guest. He was on crutches and begged her for one more chance. She shoved the crutches into him and left. Dolph Ziggler came out and he and Lana left together.
– Roman Reigns b Sheamus via DQ when Kane interfered. Kane also chokeslammed Sheamus after the match. Kane then announced he was entering the Money in the Bank match. J&J Security freaked out with the idea Kane could win and challenge Rollins.