8 Conclusions From WWE SmackDown (June 18)
Cesaro - you're career is going nowhere but down right now.
This week's SmackDown took us to New York, where Sheamus emerged to finally admit that he looks stupid. Well, except he didn't - he acknowledged the 'You look stupid' chants and asked the Buffalo crowd how stupid he looks now that he is Mr. Money In The Bank.
Sheamus went on to boast that no one would stop him cashing in and becoming WWE Champion - cue Dean Ambrose, who claimed he had already stopped the Celtic Warrior by beating him on Monday Night RAW. Sheamus countered by pointing out that Dopey Dean completely forgot to steal his briefcase. Worst. Kleptomaniac. Ever. Fella.
Eventually, Kane emerged. Triple H and Stephanie have better things to do on a Tuesday (sorry, Thursday) night apparently, so The Big Red Corporate Sellout has free reign on SmackDown.
Kane made a 2-on-1 handicap match, with himself and Sheamus ganging up on the Lunatic Fringe in a repeat of what happened on RAW, with Ambrose taking Randy Orton's place this time around.
The show didn't reveal an awful lot about Battleground, but did feature an in-ring promo from WWE Champion Seth Rollins. Any sympathy the WWE Universe may have had for The Architect ahead of his date with doom with Brock Lesnar evaporated when Rollins revealed himself as totally crazy enough to believe he has a chance against The Beast Incarnate.
Here are 8 conclusions from this week’s SmackDown.
8. Ambrose Or Reigns Will Turn Heel... Eventually
The bromance between these two former Shield compadres shows no signs of abating. Many armchair bookers believed, before Roman Reigns was denied by Bray Wyatt at Money In The Bank, that Reigns would cash-in on his friend Dean Ambrose should he come out on top in his Ladder Match against Seth Rollins. It didn't happen, of course - ensuring that the Lunatic Fringe and Roman remain best buddies for the time being.
Ambrose was saved from his 2-on-1 handicap match beatdown by the timely arrival of Reigns. His interference caused a DQ and for Ambrose to lose the match, but with nothing riding on the result, Dean surely didn't mind. A backstage moment between the two men further solidified their friendship in the minds of the viewers.
It might not come any time soon, but if WWE continue to push these men as great pals it would be a stunning heel turn if one were to betray the other. Ambrose appears the most beloved overall, favoured by smart fans and casuals both - Roman Reigns will surely double-cross him... one day.