The fans at this week’s episode of SmackDown had some huge matches after the show went off the air.
This week’s show saw the blue brand continue on the road to Fastlane, which will take place on October 7.
After the show, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins faced Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER in a match for Rollins’ title.
That match ended with Rollins getting a DQ win after Imperium interfered but Rollins was able to fend off the European trio.
SETH ROLLINS VS GUNTHER IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ABHuAU9s9a
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After his encounter with Imperium, Rollins said that he loved to see the “fireflies” in the arena in a tribute to Bray Wyatt.
Rollins also took aim at Roman Reigns for not being at the show. Reigns is scheduled to return to WWE TV next month.
Later on, John Cena defeated NXT North American Champion ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in non-title action.
As if Seth Rollins vs Gunther wasn’t enough, John Cena vs Dominik Mysterio also took place after #SmackDown:pic.twitter.com/5FQKkfB3nr
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The fans at this week’s episode of SmackDown were treated to some exciting matches after the show went off the air. As the blue brand continues on the road to Fastlane, which will take place on October 7, the action only seems to be heating up.
One of the standout matches of the night was between World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER. The match was for Rollins’ title and ended with Rollins securing a win via disqualification after Imperium interfered. Despite the interference, Rollins managed to fend off the European trio and retain his championship.
The encounter with Imperium wasn’t the only noteworthy moment for Rollins. After the match, he paid tribute to Bray Wyatt by mentioning how he loved seeing the “fireflies” in the arena. This gesture was a nod to Wyatt’s popular entrance where fans would hold up their cellphone lights, resembling fireflies.
Rollins also took a shot at Roman Reigns, who was absent from the show. Reigns is scheduled to return to WWE TV next month, and Rollins didn’t miss the opportunity to call him out. This adds fuel to the fire of their ongoing rivalry and sets the stage for a potential showdown between the two in the future.
Another thrilling match that took place after SmackDown went off the air was between John Cena and NXT North American Champion ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio. Cena emerged victorious in this non-title bout, showcasing his prowess in the ring against the talented Mysterio. This victory further solidifies Cena’s status as a top contender in WWE.
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As SmackDown continues to build towards Fastlane, fans can expect more thrilling matches and intense rivalries. With stars like Seth Rollins, GUNTHER, Roman Reigns, and John Cena in the mix, the blue brand is sure to deliver exciting moments that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.