The August 16tg WWE SmackDown took place from the KIA Center in Orlando, Florida and was broadcast on FOX. Here were the big news items from the show.
-The Street Profits defeated DIY and have earned a future shot at the WWE tag team titles held by The Bloodline. They will get their shot next week.
THE STREET PROFITS ARE THE #1 CONTENDERS #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/2NC7gT3VtA
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) August 17, 2024
-Speaking of The Bloodline, Jacob Fatu returned and laid out Roman Reigns in the name of Solo Sikoa.
Jacob Fatu takes out Roman Reigns!#SmackDown
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) August 17, 2024
-WWE announced that CM Punk will be delivering a “can’t miss message” to Drew McIntyre on August 19th Raw. Below is the updated lineup.
-New Day & Odyssey Jones vs. Karrion Kross & AOP
-Unholy Union vs. Damage CTRL vs. Pure Fusion Collective WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match
-Sheamus vs. Pete Dunne
-CM Punk to deliver a “can’t miss message” to Drew McIntyre
-Randy Orton to appear
UPDATED LINEUP FOR AUGUST 23 SMACKDOWN:
-The Bloodline vs. The Street Profits for the WWE Tag Team Titles
-LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar for the WWE United States Title
-Naomi, Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair will be taking on Blair Davenport, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn
