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SmackDown previews Sami Zayn’s second WWE Championship reign, suggesting it could end quickly amid a crowded field of challengers, Money in the Bank qualifiers, and ongoing feuds, including Cody Rhodes’ interview and Gargano pushing for a title shot.
Spoilers for WWE SmackDown (Sept. 4), taped Aug. 28 in Cleveland, reveal CM Punk defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Johnny Gargano with Punk prevailing, and Punk later offering Sami Zayn a title shot in Mexico City. The show also features backstage with CM Punk and Nick Aldis, plus in‑ring bits: Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley vs. Fatal Influence, Nia Jax interrupting and defeating Tiffany Stratton, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton speaking, Lil Yachty music video, Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura & Kyoki) beating The Miz & Kit Wilson, and Giulia attacking Blake Monroe before their match.
SmackDown taped Sept. 4 in Cleveland with CM Punk defeating Johnny Gargano to retain the WWE Championship in Gargano’s hometown; Punk then challenged Sami Zayn for Sept. 11 in Mexico City. The episode also announced Mexico City bouts: Chelsea Green vs. Nia Jax for the Women’s Championship and Nia Jax vs. Tiffany Stratton, plus Paige vs. Nikki Bella for Sept. 11. A Sept. 6 Atlanta six-woman tag (Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley with Alexa Bliss vs Jade Cargill, B-Fab & Michin) was set after Flair and Paxley defeated Fatal Influence. Other notes included Danhausen with Gunther, the Bakusai debut of Shinsuke Nakamura & Kyoki vs Miz & Kit Wilson, and a series of promos; Blake Monroe vs Giulia did not start due to an early attack.
Fightful Select reports Johnny Gargano is firmly under WWE contract; after a rough stretch sparked by losing Axiom’s mask, a pep talk from his wife led him to issue a locker-room challenge, only for Oba Femi to squash him and continue his main-roster winning streak.
WWE originally planned for Grayson Waller and Johnny Gargano to be part of the commentary team during the May 31st SmackDown match between Austin Theory and Tommaso Ciampa. However, they were instead present ringside, and Waller inadvertently caused a distraction that led to Ciampa's victory. This development may hint at future storyline changes.
Six new WWE stars, including three tag teams, have been confirmed for the WrestleMania 40 card in a ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. The qualifying matches on WWE Raw saw DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano), R-Truth and The Miz (now known as 'Awesome Truth'), and New Day's Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods secure their spots in the match. The remaining two teams will be determined by a tournament on SmackDown, and the specific night of the ladder match at WrestleMania is yet to be confirmed.
WWE Superstars Baron Corbin and Johnny Gargano made appearances at NFL games, with Corbin trending on social media after being photographed with Taylor Swift at the Chiefs-Bills game, while Gargano smashed a guitar at the Jaguars-Buccaneers game. WWE Hall of Fame legend Bill Goldberg also delivered a Spear at the Chiefs-Falcons game.
Johnny Gargano, a professional wrestler from Cleveland, participated in the pregame festivities of the Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game and was presented with a Jaguars guitar, which he proceeded to smash on stage. Gargano will also be appearing on WWE Raw in Cleveland the following day.
Tommaso Ciampa is reportedly backstage in Cleveland for this week's WWE RAW and is scheduled to appear on the show. Fans are excited to see him potentially reunite with Johnny Gargano as Team DIY on the main roster.
Seth Rollins and Johnny Gargano are expected to remain with WWE Raw and be drafted to the brand on tonight's WWE Draft broadcast, according to Fightful Select. Rollins has been with Raw since the 2021 draft, while Gargano joined the brand in August 2022.
With the WWE Draft approaching, it's time to consider which superstars should be on the move. Seth Rollins should be drafted to SmackDown to challenge Roman Reigns, while Kayden Carter and Katana Chance should be drafted to Monday Night Raw to bolster the Women's Tag Team Division. Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, Dexter Lumis, and Indi Hartwell should be drafted to SmackDown to reform The Way and give them a proper ending to their story.
Johnny Gargano defeated Grayson Waller in an Unsanctioned match at NXT Stand & Deliver, surrounded by his family including wife Candice LeRae and son Quill. Gargano used various weapons including a chair and a kendo stick, while Waller had his own signature moments. Gargano won after hitting Waller with a chair and locking in the Gargan-No Escape. The Way, including new NXT Women's champion Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis, celebrated with Gargano and LeRae on stage.
Booker T, the "NXT" commentator, expressed his confusion over why WWE fans love Johnny Gargano, ahead of his return to the "WWE NXT" ring this weekend at Stand and Deliver. Gargano will face Grayson Waller, who had been complaining about Shawn Michaels' management abilities, at the upcoming event during WrestleMania weekend. Gargano immediately went to "WWE Raw" when he returned to action, leaving this storyline as a way to officially wrap up the "NXT" portion of his career.
WWE taped the March 28 episode of NXT on March 21, featuring Axiom winning a battle royal to qualify for the NXT North American title match, Indi Hartwell qualifying for the NXT Women's title ladder match, and Grayson Waller signing a contract for his match with Johnny Gargano.
Dominik Mysterio's attempts to goad his father Rey into a fight at WrestleMania 39 have failed, so he has unveiled a new plan to ask his mom. If this fails, he may crash his dad's Hall of Fame induction or dress up like a Cinnamoji for a sneak attack at 'Mania.