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Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa to retain the WWE Undisputed title at SummerSlam 2024 in Cleveland, and he received some unlikely help from the returning Roman Reigns. Meanwhile, Gunther defeated Damian Priest to win the World Heavyweight title after Finn Balor turned on his former partner, CM Punk's frustration with Seth Rollins allowed Drew McIntyre to score a huge victory, Dominik Mysterio chose Liv Morgan to cost Rhea Ripley her shot at regaining the Women's World title, LA Knight earned his first championship victory by defeating Logan Paul for the United States title, Jacob Fatu was potentially injured during the main event, and much more. Blake shares his WWE SummerSlam 2024 review with thoughts on all seven matches and the potential storylines moving forward.

Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa went face to face on the August 2 edition of WWE SmackDown, and both men agreed to a Bloodline Rules Match for the WWE Undisputed title at SummerSlam. What does the added stipulation mean for the potential Roman Reigns return? Could it signal the start of The Bloodline Civil War? And what did we learn from Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga defeating DIY to win the Tag Team titles, LA Knight stealing Logan Paul's truck, Blair Davenport costing Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill their shot to regain the Women's Tag Team titles, Nia Jax gifting Tiffany Stratton a new Money in the Bank briefcase, and Andrade's second straight win against Carmelo Hayes? Blake shares his WWE SmackDown review with thoughts on all of that and other storyline developments ahead of SummerSlam.

WWE SummerSlam 2024 is set for August 2 in Cleveland, and there are plenty of interesting predictions for all seven matches on the card. Will Roman Reigns return to reignite The Bloodline Civil War after the Solo Sikoa vs. Cody Rhodes match for the WWE Undisputed title? How could things unfold with Judgment Day in both the Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan and Gunther vs. Damian Priest matches? And is Seth Rollins about to cost CM Punk in his match against Drew McIntyre? Blake shares his WWE SummerSlam 2024 predictions with thoughts on every match and potential storyline developments moving forward.

Judgment Day was front and center on the July 29 edition of WWE Raw, as Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, and Finn Balor all had interesting interactions. Is someone in the group lying to both Priest and Rhea? How did Balor's match against Gunther feature another significant development in the Judgment Day storyline? And what did we learn from Seth Rollins' referee rules for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, The Wyatt Sicks revealing their faces ahead of a match with Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers, Bron Breakker's warning to Sami Zayn, Pete Dunne costing Sheamus his match against Bronson Reed, and Damage CTRL making their return? Blake shares his WWE Raw review with thoughts on all of that and the other top storylines on the road to WWE SummerSlam 2024 in Cleveland.

Solo Sikoa took aim at Roman Reigns on the July 26 edition of WWE SmackDown, and there were plenty of hints at The Tribal Chief's expected return at SummerSlam 2024 in Cleveland. Why was the challenge to Reigns an important step towards The Bloodline Civil War? How does it play into the story of Cody Rhodes once again having the deck stacked against him in his match against Solo at SummerSlam? And what did we learn from Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga winning the No. 1 Contenders Tag Team Gauntlet Match, Logan Paul interfering in LA Knight's match with Santos Escobar, Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton getting the upper hand on Bayley and Michin with a big victory, and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill finally earning their rematch against Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn for the Women's Tag Team titles? Blake shares his WWE SmackDown review with thoughts on all of that and the top storyline developments on the road to SummerSlam.

Jey Uso and Sami Zayn defeated Judgment Day on the July 22 edition of WWE Raw, and there were several hints at the expected reunion of the original members of The Bloodline. What did WWE tease during the match that could set in motion a huge storyline development? How did Jey and Zayn's victory set up an interesting title match against Finn Balor and JD McDonagh in the future? And how could the reunited friends play into Roman Reigns' return at SummerSlam? Blake shares his thoughts on Triple H's newest tease and why there are lots of intriguing scenarios that could further The Bloodline Civil War.

Dominik Mysterio made his decision between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan on the July 22 edition of WWE Raw, with Dirty Dom returning to Mami. What did Dominik's actions reveal about his next move? How could his choice play into the SummerSlam match for the Women's World title? And what did we learn from Seth Rollins being named special guest referee for CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest and Gunther turning up the heat, Jey Uso and Sami Zayn teaming up with further hints at their return to The Bloodline, Bron Breakker earning another shot at the Intercontinental title, and Uncle Howdy taking out Chad Gable?

[0:00] Intro [0:21] Dominik Mysterio Chooses Rhea Ripley [3:27] Seth Rollins Joins CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre [7:02] Damian Priest & Gunther Brawl [10:32] The Wyatt Sicks Get To Chad Gable [12:58] What's Next For Jey Uso & Sami Zayn? [16:43] Other RAW Notes

The Bloodline once again stood tall on the July 19 edition of WWE SmackDown in Omaha, as they destroyed Kevin Owens and put Cody Rhodes through a table. Why was it important for Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa to take out Owens? How does it play into the potential Roman Reigns return at SummerSlam? And what did we learn from LA Knight and Logan Paul's contract signing, Michin scoring a surprise win on Tiffany Stratton, the interview with Bayley and Nia Jax, Andrade's impressive victory against Carmelo Hayes, and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill potentially earning a rematch for the Women's Tag Team titles? Blake shares his WWE SmackDown review with thoughts on all of that and other top storylines on the road to SummerSlam.

[0:00] Intro [0:23] The Bloodline's Mission [3:56] Jacob Fatu To Turn On Solo Sikoa In The Future? [6:35] Bayley & Michin Get Upper Hand On Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton [8:45] LA Knight vs. Logan Paul Set For SummerSlam [10:18] Andrade & Carmelo Hayes Fallout [11:35] Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill Want A Rematch [13:12] Other SmackDown Notes

CM Punk and Drew McIntyre are expected to clash at WWE SummerSlam 2024 in Cleveland, and a new rumor suggests there could an interesting addition to the match. Will Seth Rollins be announced as the special guest referee for Punk vs. McIntyre? How does that scenario create even more tension between three rivals? And is Triple H trying to mirror Bret Hart vs. The Undertaker with Shawn Michaels as the referee from SummerSlam 1997? Blake shares his thoughts on this significant development and why Rollins adds even more drama to this personal feud.

Roman Reigns is expected to return to WWE in the near future to get revenge on Solo Sikoa's version of The Bloodline, but a recent report suggests The Tribal Chief could be back before SummerSlam 2024 in Cleveland. Could Reigns make his highly-anticipated return on an upcoming edition of SmackDown? Would the timing make sense given The Bloodline's brutal attack on Paul Heyman? And what are the arguments for waiting until the Solo Sikoa vs. Cody Rhodes match at SummerSlam? Blake shares his thoughts on the Roman Reigns WWE return rumor and why there's still a clear scenario that makes the most sense for the story.