Key WWE Figures Hated Shock SmackDown Angle
A match result that took place on WWE SmackDown upset some people within the company.
For the past two months, WWE had been airing videos on Smackdown about how Giovanni Vinci was heading to the blue brand. It was a different Vinci from what we saw when he was in Imperium because he was featured in videos bragging about having nice cars, a lot of money, and being around beautiful women.
On WWE Smackdown in Edmonton, which was the SD finale on FOX, Vinci made his in-ring return for his first match since the April 22nd episode of Raw which led to his former tag team partner Ludwig Kaiser beating him up.
Vinci was in action on Smackdown against Apollo Crews, which likely led to the audience at home thinking that Vinci would get the win. Instead, Vinci took a long time taking off his jacket in there ing because he was busy posing and the frustrated referee called for the bell. That led to Crews jumping onto Vinci’s back leading to a crucifix pin for the victory. Vinci was shocked by the result.
It was reported by Wrestlevotes on X/Twitter that some people within WWE weren’t happy about that booking decision.
I’m told there are a few “key” figures within creative that absolutely hated the direction on the Giovanni Vinci angle tonight. #SmackDown
I’m told there are a few “key” figures within creative that absolutely hated the direction on the Giovanni Vinci angle tonight. #SmackDown
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) September 7, 2024
WWE Planning Huge SmackDown Episode For Return To USA Network
The September 13th episode of WWE Smackdown from Seattle will see the blue brand return to USA Network after being on FOX for the last five years. A huge match was set up on Smackdown this week with Cody Rhodes agreeing to face Solo Sikoa for the WWE Title and the SD GM Nick Aldis made it a Steel Cage Match. Here’s the advertised lineup so far.
* Undisputed WWE Championship Steel Cage Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa
* Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
* A-Town Down Under – Grayson Waller & Austin Theory vs. Kevin Owens & ???
The USA Network X/Twitter account also claimed that Roman Reigns will be back as well.