WWE SmackDown Results – June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024
Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
Commentary – Corey Graves and Wade Barrett
Quick Match Results
- Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat match – Chelsea Green defeated Michin and Bianca Belair via Pinfall
- Near the end of the match, Belair hit a KOD to Michin and attempted a near fall only for Green to grab Belair and tossed her out of the ring. Green then covered Michin to steal the pinfall victory.
- Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat match – Carmelo Hayes defeated Randy Orton and Tama Tonga via Roll-up (pinfall)
- Near the end of the match, Tonga Loa ran out to the ring attempting to interfere only for Orton to quickly lay him out on the apron and Kevin Owens ran out to attack Loa. This led to Tama running at Orton only to get tossed through the ropes to the outside and Hayes catching Orton in a roll-up for the pinfall victory.
- Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat match – Andrade defeated Grayson Waller and Kevin Owens via The Message (pinfall)
- Prior to the start of the match, The Bloodline’s Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa rushed out during Owens’ entrance and attacked him injuring his knee, which lead to Randy Orton running out with a chair to save Owens and chased the Bloodline away. An injured Owens hobbled his way to the ring and told the ref to ring the bell since he was fine enough to compete.
- Near the end of the match, Owens hit a Stunner to Andrade for a near fall that was broken up by Waller who grabbed Owens’ leg and pulled him to the outside. Waller slammed Owens knee onto the ring apron and ran back into the ring to attempt a rolling Stunner to Andrade who caught Waller and countered with The Message for the pinfall victory.
- Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa via Disqualification
- During the match, The Bloodline’s Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa ran out and attacked Rhodes leading to the referee calling for the bell.
- Following the match, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens ran out to save Rhodes resulting in a big brawl breaking out that ended with Jacob Fatu making his surprise debut and laid out Owens, Orton, and Rhodes. Fatu then got back in the ring with the rest of The Bloodline and gave the Bloodline “ones” finger taunt to reveal him as the newest member of the group.
CM Punk Responds to Drew McIntyre “Quitting” WWE & Reunion Moment with Paul Heyman, McIntyre Responds Beating Up Punk
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show featured CM Punk responding to Drew McIntyre “quitting” WWE and engaged in a reunion moment with Paul Heyman.
At the start of the show, CM Punk made his way out to the ring to a loud reaction from his hometown town crowd. After some words about being grateful to be out here tonight and in Chicago, Punk talked about July 17, 2011 when he promised himself and everyone that he was going to walk out of his hometown the WWE Champion. After some more words, Punk stated that for weeks and months, Drew McIntyre kicked him while he was down and because of promises he always made and kept, Drew was also kicking Chicago. Punk stated that you can do three things, either stay down with is not an option, you can get up and turn the other cheek but he is from Chicago and that is not an option, or chose the Chicago way and if they want to send him to the hospital then he will send them to the morgue. Punk stated that he planned on burying Drew’s career six feet under but he did not think it would be that easy. Punk stated that Drew quit because he could not take the pressure and Drew took his ball and went home.
“Did I embarrass Chicago?”
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
We definitely see where you’re going with this, @CMPunk… 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/e6mY21YScJ
This led to Paul Heyman coming out to interrupt and made his way to the ring. Heyman stated that he is not out to disrespect Punk. Heyman stated that of all people, he would never disrespect him. After some more words, Heyman stated that despite being the wise man for the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, Heyman told the world that Punk was his best friend. Heyman stated that he meant it than and he means it now. Heyman then stated that he is out in an urgent situation. After some more words between Heyman and Punk, the two hugged each other in the ring. A tearful Heyman stated that he needed that and he came out because while driving to the show, The Bloodline listed to the radio saying that Chicago is Punk’s town and that pissed off Solo Sikoa because now that Solo is the head of the table, Solo wants every town to be his town. After some more words praising Punk, Heyman told Punk that if he does not get out of the ring right now, they are coming for him and for Punk to please get out of there right now.
“If you don’t get out of here right now, they’re coming for you.”
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
@HeymanHustle is begging @CMPunk to leave! 😬#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/cA2Fj2L7L1
This lead to The Bloodline’s music playing and Sikoa, Tama Tonga, & Tonga Loa coming out to ringside. After some threatening words by Sikoa and insults in return bu Punk, Punk asked Heyman what was the favor that he wanted if he does something for him in return. Heyman responded for Punk to take him away with him.
.@CMPunk said: What Bloodline? 🤗
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/w0CmgbcibJ
“Take me with you…”@CMPunk save @HeymanHustle NOW! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SOjVKQ7ToB
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
This led to The Bloodline getting into the ring and confronting Punk but before a brawl could break out, Cody Rhodes ran out with baseball bats and handed one to Punk causing The Bloodline to quickly get out of the ring. Rhodes grabbed a microphone and stated that Solo thinks he is the Head of the Table but he has already beaten one Head of the Table and challenged Sikoa to a match tonight.
“I’ve already beaten one Head of the Table”
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
You tell ‘em @CodyRhodes!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/oPQaAuDwAr
In a follow-up segment, Sikoa and Heyman were backstage in the Bloodline’s locker room. Sikoa asked Heyman is he wants to leave and Heyman says he does not. Sikoa tells Heyman that before he leaves with Punk, he needs him to mention to the rest of the Bloodline something. Heyman responded stating that he will take care of it right now. Sikoa responded stating that when Heyman comes back, they need to have a talk.
Solo finna send Paul Heyman to meet Jehovah before the night is over 😭😭😭 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/z4ggFL6i8I
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) June 22, 2024
In another follow-up segment, Grayson Waller was being interviewed backstage by Kayla Braxton that was interrupted by a loud banging sound on the garage door in the background. This led to the garage door opening revealing McIntyre standing in front of a bloodied Punk. McIntyre picked up Punk and carried him out to the stage and proceeded to drop him onto the floor. McIntyre then mocked Punk’s entrance taunt as SmackDown GM Nick Aldis and WWE officials ran out to check on Punk and stop McIntyre from doing anything else.
Drew McIntyre just knocked out @CMPunk!
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
In his own hometown too… 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/vIbr8Xme5e
In another follow-up segment, Sikoa was backstage preparing to make his entrance for his match against Rhodes. Heyman walked up to Sikoa and stated that he did what he asked him to do and the Tongans took care of Owens. Heyman stated that Solo is breaking commandments and Roman told him before he got on his plane after WrestleMania that Punk was off limits and no one would touch him. Sikoa responded stating that he loves him but Roman is not coming back leading to a shocked reaction from Heyman.
Jacob Fatu Makes Surprise WWE Debut at Friday’s SmackDown Show
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show also featured former Major League Wrestling talent Jacob Fatu making a surprise appearance and official debut in WWE.
Following Cody Rhodes’ disqualification victory over Solo Sikoa in the main event that was caused by The Bloodline’s Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens ran out to save Rhodes resulting in a big brawl breaking out. This led to Fatu making his surprise debut and quickly laid out Owens, Orton, and Rhodes. Fatu then joined up with The Bloodline in the ring and gave the Bloodline’s “ones” finger salute revealing himself to be the newest member of the group.
OMG! Jacob Fatu is here!!!
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
He just took down @RandyOrton with ease! 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ZLFCBtL29D
Carmelo Hayes & Andrade Advances to Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match at Money in the Bank 2024
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show also featured two qualifying matches for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match at WWE Money in the Bank 2024.
The first qualifying match was Carmelo Hayes defeating Randy Orton and Tama Tonga.
Carmelo Hayes has qualified for Money in the Bank!
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 22, 2024
Melo in the Bank!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/QWtMv2LOV3
The second qualifying match was Andrade defeating Grayson Waller and Kevin Owens.
As a result of their victories, Hayes and Andrade joins Jey Uso as those who have officially qualified for this year’s Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.
Chelsea Green Advances to Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match at Money in the Bank 2024
Friday’s WWE SmackDown show also featured one qualifying match for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match at WWE Money in the Bank 2024, which takes place on July 6th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This qualifying match was Chelsea Green defeating Michin and Bianca Belair.
No complaints from @ImChelseaGreen!
— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2024
She’s heading to #MITB! 🪜#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dV7lwEGEdK
As a result of her victory, Green joins IYO SKY as those who have officially qualified for this year’s Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.
Current card for July 6th WWE Money in the Bank 2024:
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Seth Rollins vs. Damian Priest (c)
- Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match – Jey Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade vs. TBD(s)
- Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match – IYO SKY vs. Chelsea Green vs. TBD(s)