WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 took place on June 15 in Glasgow, Scotland. The event had interesting matches, a unique storyline, and some unexpected moments for all the WWE fans. The main event between Drew McIntyre and Damien Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship ended in an uncommon manner, as the hometown boy lost his match due to interference by CM Punk.
Key Takeaways from the Clash at the Castle 2024 Main Event:
- 1) The low blow by the best in the world, CM Punk, cost Drew McIntyre the world heavyweight championship against Damien Priest.
- 2) The WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 took place at the OVO Hydro Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.
- 3) The interference by CM Punk has raised an upcoming storyline of rivalry between the two superstars.
- 4) Damien Priest is still the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and will face Gunther at WWE Summer Slam 2024.
An eventful night in Glasgow
WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 was the fourth WWE event that took place outside the US territories, and it was the second time that WWE hosted an event in the UK region after the 2022 Wales event.
A total of five interesting and action-packed matches took place at the event. Drew McIntyre, Piper Niven, and Isla Dawn were the three home town superstars who belong to Scotland.
Drew McIntyre vs. Damien Priest: Clash at the Castle 2024 Main Event
The main highlight of the event was the final match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship between Drew McIntyre and Damien Priest. After cashing in the money in the bank contract and winning the title, Damien was all set to face the Scottish warrior Drew McIntyre.
The entry of Drew for the event was magical, as the hometown boy got background music from a band playing the “Scotland the Brave” anthem, which elevated his entry.
Major highlights of the match:
- 1) Perfect start for Drew McIntyre: During the initial phase of the match, Drew had total control over Damien Priest.
- 2) Damien’s risk-taking: During a jump, Damien got his ankle injured, but despite that, he delivered a one-leg razor edge to McIntyre.
- 3) Referee Knocked Out: The sudden knockout of the referee during the match allowed CM Punk to interfere during the match and cost Drew McIntyre the title.
CM Punk’s arrival as a guest referee
After the referee was knocked down during the match, CM Punk had the right opportunity to enter as a guest referee. He then gave a low blow to McIntyre, which helped Damien give the south of heaven move and retain his heavyweight championship with a pinfall.
Match Grades
The match had the perfect storyline, and it earns an A for its dramatic finesse and heroic performances. Damien Priest continued his efforts despite the injury, which made the match look more intense and real. The crowd overall engaged really well and enjoyed the match until the last moment.
Opening match for WWE Clash at the Castle 2024
Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles
The first match for the Clash at the Castle was between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles for the Universal Championship, and the match was an I-Quit match.
The match had many ups and downs, with many superstar interferences. But at last, Cody Rhodes managed to win the match and retain his title.
Future rivalries and matches
Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk
The rivalry between the two superstars has heated up after the interference of CM punk in the championship match of Drew. The stage is all set up for an amazing match between the two superstars at WWE SummerSlam 2024. This match will be one of the key highlights of the upcoming Summer Slam 2024.
Damien Priest vs. Gunther
Damien Priest, after retaining his world heavyweight championship against Drew, announced that he’ll face the king of the ring 2024 winner Gunther at Summer Slam. This match at WWE Summer Slam 2024 will raise the stakes for the company even higher.
Only New Winner’s at the Castle 2024
Isla Dawn, who was the hometown girl, and Alba Fyre won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship and provided all their fans with a moment to cherish and enjoy.
Conclusion
WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 was one of the best WWE events that took place recently. The event had everything from dramatic endings and new champions to title retainers. The major highlight of the event was the low blow by CM punk to Drew McIntyre, which helped Damien Priest retain his title and set the stage for a Summer Slam match.
It would be interesting to watch the match between CM Punk and McIntyre at WWE Summer Slam, as both of them have old rivalries and are eager to take on each other as soon as they get a chance.
FAQs
1) Who won the main event at the WWE Clash at the Castle?
With the help of CM Punk’s interference, Damien Priest retained his world heavyweight championship.
2) Who is the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion after Clash at the Castle 2024?
After defeating AJ Styles in an intense and dramatic I Quit match, Cody Rhodes is still the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion.
3) Who will Damien Priest face at WWE Summer Slam 2024?
Damien Priest, after his match with Drew, announced that he would face Gunther at Summer Slam 2024.
4) Can we see Roman Reigns back in WWE?
Yes, we will see him back in the WWE, and as per the rumors, he might return to the entertainment industry at SummerSlam 2024.