Key Highlights:
- 1) Solo Sikoa makes himself the next tribal chief and attacks Paul Heyman by giving him a triple powerbomb on the announce table, as he didn’t accept Solo as the tribal chief.
- 2) Paul Heyman’s commitment to Roman Reigns resulted in a brutal attack.
- 3) NBA star Jalen Brunson helps the LA Knight secure a win in the bank qualifier match.
WWE Friday night SmackDown June 28
Latest WWE Friday night, SmackDown was an epic show as it had amazing matches and a dramatic storyline that included the Bloodline and Paul Heyman segments.
The surprise appearance of Jalen Brunson made the crowd go crazy as he came to rescue LA Knight in the qualifier match for the Money in the Bank 2024 ladder match.
Acknowledgment Ceremony for Solo Sikoa
The ending segment of WWE SmackDown was the acknowledgement ceremony of Solo Sikoa as the new tribal chief of The Bloodline. The ceremony was part of the ongoing storyline, and other members of the bloodline, like Jacob Fatu, Toma Tonga, and Tonga Loa, were also present.
All the members praised and accepted Solo as their tribal chief put Paul Heyman, who refused to accept, which resulted in an attack on him.
"I acknowledge that you are NOT MY TRIBAL CHIEF!"
— WWE (@WWE) June 29, 2024
You tell 'em, @HeymanHustle! 😡#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jvZmuMeamM
Paul Heyman was attacked by The Bloodline.
Paul Heyman denied accepting Solo Sikoa as his tribal chief, which led to an attack on Paul Heyman. The attack was very brutal and was a significant part of the ongoing storyline of WWE.
Key highlights of the segment
- 1) Solo Sikoa gave a Samoan spike to Roman Reigns advocate Paul Heyman.
- 2) Jacob Fatu gave a top rope splash to injure Paul.
- 3) The bloodline members Toma Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Solo Sikoa together powerbombed Paul through the announce table.
The segment highlighted the loyalty of Paul Heyman towards Roman Reigns and raised the bar high for the future storyline.
Setting the stage for Roman Reigns’ return
This event could lead to the separation between Heyman and Bloodline and can conclude with the dramatic return of the OG Tribal Chief Roman Reigns.
NBA star Jalen Brunson made a surprise appearance on SmackDown
The event was more glorified with the special appearance of Jalen Brunson, who is an NBA star who plays for the New York Knicks. His entrance shocked the entire WWE universe and was the highlight of the event. It was one of the best crossovers by WWE in recent times.
Money in the bank qualifier match
We saw a qualifier match between Logan Paul, LA Knight, and Santos Escobar for the WWE money in the bank. Jalen Brunson made his appearance during this match when Paul gained help from NBA star Tyrese Haliburton.
Tyrese provided Logan Paul with the brass knuckles, and Jalen, who has a rivalry with Tyrese in the NBA, made his way to the WWE ring by shocking everyone.
We saw a face-to-face confrontation between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton, and it was an amazing scenario to watch. This confrontation distracted Paul, and LA Knight took advantage of the moment and rolled Logan for a pin to secure the win.
.@jalenbrunson1 has @RealLAKnight's back 😤💪#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/GElH909pJe
— WWE (@WWE) June 29, 2024
Later, we also saw Brunson helping LA Knight avoid being attacked by Logan Paul and Tyrese Haliburton. This segment of WWE SmackDown was a highlight of the show. And we have also got a new contender for the men’s money in the bank ladder match.
High viewership
The ratings and viewership of WWE Friday night, SmackDown skyrocketed after the appearance of Brunson on the show. We saw an amazing crossover between the NBA and WWE. This crossover has paved the way for future crossovers between different sports.
Backstage Fight
We also saw Austin theory and Grayson Waller attacking DIY. This segment has increased the intensity of the rivalry between the two groups.
Money in the bank qualifier matches results
A total of three qualifying matches took place on WWE Friday night SmackDown, which are as follows:
- 1) Tiffany Stratton grabbed her spot for the money in the bank ladder match by defeating Candace LaRae and Jade Cargill.
- 2) LA Knight took advantage of Brunson’s interference and secured a win against Logan Paul and Santos Escobar.
- 3) Naomi won the qualifier match against Blair Davenport and Indi Hartwell.
Short Summary
WWE SmackDown June 28, 2024, was an eventful show with all the elements like action, entertainment, and dramatic segments. We saw the beating given by The Bloodline to Paul Heyman, Jalen Brunson’s help to LA Knight, and the winners of multiple qualifier matches for WWE money in the bank in 2024.
FAQs
1) Where is Friday night SmackDown tonight?
Today, June 28, 2024, the WWE SmackDown took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
2) How long does WWE SmackDown last?
The WWE SmackDown episode lasts for 2 hours and airs live on Fox at 8 p.m. ET.
3) Has Jalen Brunson made an WWE appearance?
Yes, Jalen made a surprise appearance at WWE SmackDown to help LA Knight win the money in the bank qualifier match.