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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (6/24/22): Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. The Usos

   June 24, 2022

WWE Friday Night SmackDown
June 24, 2022
Moody Center
Austin, Texas

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Commentators (Michael Cole & Pat McAfee)

Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin 

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Paul Heyman, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and Adam Pearce Segment 

Drew McIntyre: Austin, world, welcome to Friday Night SmackDown. You know, when Drew McIntyre was first drafted to SmackDown, I said I was willing to start at the bottom, work my way to the top, earn myself a title match, yet after no matter how many wins I seem to get, no matter how many moments I make, our tribal champion just keeps ducking me. So, it seems like I’m going to have to force his hand. It seems like Drew McIntyre has to become Mr. Money In The Bank.

Speaking of earning title matches, Brock Lesnar showed up last week and already has one at SummerSlam. That’s alright, good for him, that’s the Brock way. I tend to do things the hard way. I’ll be watching that match very closely. And lads, I hope you tear each other apart in that Last Standing Match. Use all the weapons in the building. Destroy each other, because whoever survives, Mr. Winner, when you finally get back on your feet, just expect Mr. Money In The Bank to Claymore your ass.

Sheamus: Big Bad, Drew McIntyre, I’m gonna Claymore your ass. Why don’t you cool down your bleeding jets, McKagus, you know what I’m saying? Now, you’re right about one thing, that Last Man Standing Match will be the perfect time to cash in the Money In The Bank Contract after Brock Lesnar and Roman completely destroy each other. But let’s be honest, fella, you’re off your bleeding rocker if you think you’re gonna be the one to do it. And the truth is, fella, you’re only in this match because Adam Pearce felt sorry for you, that’s the truth, you know what I mean?

The truth is, Drew, you don’t belong. I mean, you’ll probably be a bigger bust than the Longhorn’s newest recruit, Archie Manning. The truth hurts. Listen, let’s be honest, Drew, we go back a long way. Your only experience with the Money In The Bank Contract is watching somebody else cash in on you and take your title. Oh, man, that must have been hard to take. But, you see, oh Sheamy here is a former Money In The Bank Winner. I want you to know, everybody, the man I cashed in on was none other than Roman Bleedin Reigns.

Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I serve as special counsel to your Tribal Chief, The Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns. The same Roman Reigns as you two have so aptly described will defend the Undisputed Title at SummerSlam against Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing Match. A Last Man Standing Match, I might add, that will not be won by Brock Lesnar. No. The victory in that match and still Undisputed Champion, Roman Reigns. But we have a problem here.

Because even though Roman Reigns is the GOAT, the greatest of all time, after a Last Man Standing Match against Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns will be vulnerable to a cash-in of that Money In The Bank Contract by someone like Sheamus or Drew McIntyre. That’s not a knock on my tribal chief. Brock Lesnar would be vulnerable. Not that Brock Lesnar has a chance of winning. I’m making the point. The point is this, the champion, which will be Roman Reigns, will be vulnerable after a Last Man Standing Match. And as Sheamus said, it has happened before. And I’m here tonight to ensure that it won’t happen again. No booing, no booing.

Drew McIntyre: I think they want you to finally make your point.

Paul Heyman: My point is, this man, this great man, this top executive, this man whose representation is beyond reproach, has a very special announcement to make. Don’t you, Mr. Pearce?

Adam Pearce: Drew, Sheamus, it has come to my attention that perhaps I was a bit hasty in putting you both into the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After all, Neither of you lost the match against each other two weeks ago to qualify, yet neither of you won either. And after some, shall we say, influence by Mr. Heyman, it is my duty to inform you that WWE management has chosen to overrule my decision. Gentlemen, neither of you will be a part of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Sheamus: What the hell is this? You’re spineless.

Adam Pearce: However, this is a path forward. The both of you can qualify if you can put your personal rivalry aside and team together tonight and defeat The Bloodline’s Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, The Usos.

First Match: Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura. The Winner Will Qualify For The Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match 

Zayn goes for a Lariat, but Nakamura counters with The Flying Arm-Bar. Nakamura with a forearm smash. Nakamura drives his knee into the chest of Zayn. Nakamura with Two Mid-Kicks. Nakamura with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Nakamura has Zayn sitting on the middle rope. Nakamura kicks Zayn in the back. Nakamura with The Sliding German Suplex. Nakamura with a Flying Head Kick for a two count. Zayn escapes the front face lock. Zayn regroups on the outside. Zayn kicks Nakamura in the gut. Zayn sends Nakamura shoulder first into the steel ring post. Zayn with The Exploder Suplex into the ringside barricade. Nakamura gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Zayn argues with the referee. Nakamura with an inside cradle for a two count. Zayn clotheslines Nakamura. Zayn repeatedly stomps on Nakamura’s chest. Zayn is choking Nakamura with his boot. Zayn sends Nakamura to the corner. Nakamura kicks Zayn in the face. Zayn sends Nakamura crashing to the outside.

Zayn has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Zayn repeatedly stomps on Nakamura’s back. Zayn goes for a Flying Axe Handle, but Nakamura counters with a Step Up Enzuigiri for a two count. Nakamura with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Nakamura with an Axe Kick. Zayn hits The Michinoku Driver for a two count. Zayn drags Nakamura to the corner. Nakamura has Zayn perched on the top turnbuckle. Zayn denies The SuperPlex. Zayn with clubbing elbow smashes. Zayn HeadButts Nakamura. Zayn gets crotched on the top turnbuckle. Zayn avoids The Kinshasa. The referee catches Zayn uses the middle rope for leverage. Nakamura drops Zayn with a Flying Knee Strike for a two count. Nakamura ducks a clothesline from Zayn. Nakamura with a Step Through Kick. Nakamura prepares for The Kinshasa. Zayn exits the ring. Nakamura connects with The Kinshasa on the floor. Nakamura rolls Zayn back into the ring. Zayn plants Nakamura with The Helluva Kick to pickup the victory.

Winner: Sami Zayn via Pinfall

Second Match: Raquel Rodriguez & Lacey Evans vs. Sonya Deville w/Shayna Baszler & Xia Li In A Two On One Handicap Match 

Lacey Evans and Sonya Deville will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Evans with a double leg takedown for a one count. Deville avoids the leg sweep. Evans blocks a boot from Deville. Evans punches Deville. Evans hammers down on the left knee of Deville for a one count. Rodriguez gets distracted by Baszler. Evans with a Running Uppercut. Evans with a drop toe hold. Li trips Evans from the outside. Deville delivers a chop block. Deville rolls Evans across the ring. Deville drops Evans with The Shining Wizard for a two count. Deville stops Evans in her tracks. Short-Arm Reversal by Evans. Evans avoids The Roundhouse Kick.

Both ladies are knocked down after a Double Pump Kick. Evans tags in Rodriguez. Rodriguez with a forearm smash. Rodriguez drives her knee into the midsection of Deville. Rodriguez uppercuts Deville. Rodriguez with a running shoulder tackle. Deville kicks Rodriguez in the gut. Rodriguez bodyslams Deville. Rodriguez delivers The Snake Eyes. Deville denies The Chigona Bomb. The referee gets distracted by Baszler. Deville ducks a clothesline from Rodriguez. Deville with a straight right hand. Evans made the blind tag. Evans connects with The Woman’s Right to pickup the victory. After the match, Rodriguez and Evans fights off the sneak attacks from Baszler and Li.

Winner: Raquel Rodriguez & Lacey Evans via Pinfall 

Third Match: GUNTHER (c) w/Ludwig Kaiser vs. Ricochet For The WWE Intercontinental Championship 

Ricochet dropkicks Gunther after the bell rings. Ricochet is throwing haymakers at Gunther. Gunther shoves Ricochet. Ricochet ducks under a chop from Gunther. Ricochet with three forearm smashes. Ricochet kicks the left hamstring of Gunther. Gunther blocks a boot from Ricochet. Gunther bodyslams Ricochet. Gunther whips Ricochet across the ring. Gunther drops Ricochet with The Big Boot. Gunther stomps on Ricochet’s back and chest. Gunther uppercuts Ricochet. Gunther stands on Ricochet’s face. Ricochet with heavy bodyshots. Gunther denies the double leg takedown. Gunther applies the single leg crab.

Ricochet grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Gunther uppercuts Ricochet. Gunther sends Ricochet to the corner. Ricochet side steps Gunther into the turnbuckles. Ricochet with an Apron Enzuigiri. Gunther catches Richcoet in mid-air. Gunther goes for a Release German Suplex, but Ricochet lands back on his feet. Ricochet with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Gunther sends Ricochet into the ropes. Ricochet with Two Pump Knee Strikes. Gunther responds with an Inside Out Lariat. Gunther with a chop/uppercut combination in the corner. Gunther delivers The Shotgun Dropkick. Gunther connects with The PowerBomb to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Champion, GUNTHER via Pinfall 

Fourth Match: Shotzi Blackheart vs. Tamina. The Winner Will Qualify For The Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match 

Blackheart ducks a clothesline from Tamina. Blackheart applies The Sleeper Hold. Tamina sends Blackheart back first into the turnbuckles. Tamina with a running shoulder block. Tamin sends Blackheart to the corner. Tamina with a back elbow smash. Tamina whips Blackheart across the ring. Tamina Powerslams Blackheart for a two count. Tamina slams Blackheart’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Tamina puts Blackheart on the top turnbuckle. Blackheart and Tamina are trading back and forth shots.

Blackheart kicks the right shoulder of Tamina. Blackheart applies The Upside Down. Blackheart with a Running Dropkick. Blackheart with two forearm shivers. Blackheart follows that with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Blackheart hits The Reverse Senton Splash. Tamina SuperKicks Blackheart for a two count. Blackheart had her foot placed on the bottom rope. Tamina repeatedly stomps on Blackheart’s chest. Blackheart sends Tamina shoulder first into the steel ring post. Blackheart connects with The Never Wake Up to pickup the victory.

Winner: Shotzi Blackheart via Pinfall 

Updated WWE Money In The Bank 2022 Match Card 

1.) Bianca BelAir (c) vs. Carmella For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship

2.) Asuka vs. Lacey Evans vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez In The 2022 Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match

3.) Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. Sami Zayn vs. Omos The 2022 Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match

4.) Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Natalya For The WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship

5.) The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits For The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship

6.) Austin Theory (c) vs. Bobby Lashley For The WWE United States Championship

Fifth Match: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus w/The Brawling Brutes vs. The Usos. If Drew McIntyre & Sheamus Wins, They’ll Enter The Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match

The Street Profits joins the commentary team for this match. Drew McIntyre and Jimmy Uso will start things off. Jimmy is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. Jimmy sends McIntyre to the corner. McIntyre clotheslines Jimmy. McIntyre tags in Sheamus. Double Irish Whip. Double Hip Toss. Sheamus with two uppercuts. Jimmy fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Jimmy sends Sheamus chest first into the turnbuckles. Jey tags himself in. Jey with a flying forearm smash. Jey uppercuts Sheamus. Sheamus launches Jey over the top rope. Sheamus with a straight right hand. Ten Beats Of The Bodhran. Sheamus with The Rolling Senton. Sheamus mocks McIntyre. Jey avoids The Brogue Kick. McIntyre throws Butch into the LED Board. McIntyre starts brawling with Sheamus on the outside. The Usos with Stereo Topes. The Usos has complete control of the match during the commercial break.

Jey applies a rear chin lock. Sheamus with elbows into the midsection of Jey. Sheamus with two haymakers. Sheamus sends Jey into the ropes. Jimmy made the blind ag. Sheamus with The Irish Curse BackBreaker. Jimmy SuperKicks Sheamus for a two count. Jimmy is raining down haymakers. Jimmy repeatedly stomps on Sheamus chest. Sheamus with two toe kicks. Sheamus is displaying his fighting spirit. Sheamus blocks a boot from Jimmy. Jimmy with a Spinning Enzuigiri. Jimmy with a Running Stinkface. Jimmy goes for another Running Sitnkface, but Sheamus counters with The Brogue Kick. McIntyre and Jey are tagged in. McIntyre with two clotheslines. McIntyre whips Jey across the ring. McIntyre scores the elbow knockdown. McIntyre with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. McIntyre with a NeckBreaker. Jey sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post.

Jey SuperKicks McIntyre. Jey tags in Jimmy. Jimmy SuperKicks Sheamus off the ring apron. Double SuperKick. Jimmy connects with The USO Splash for a two count. Jey dumps Sheamus out of the ring. McIntyre with Two NeckBreakers. McIntyre pops back on his feet. Jimmy pulls Jey out of the ring. Jimmy SuperKicks Sheamus. Butch can’t be restrained even though he was ejected from ringside. Sami Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Angelo Dawkins counters with The Pounce. That leads us to a standoff with The Usos and The Street Profits. McIntyre lands The SomerSault Plancha. Sheamus nails Jey with The Brogue Kick. McIntyre rolls Jimmy back into the ring. McIntyre goes for The Claymore, but Jimmy counters with The SuperKick. McIntyre ducks a clothesline from Jimmy. McIntyre plants Jimmy with The Claymore to pickup the victory.

Winner: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus via Pinfall 

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Author: Josh Lopez