WWE Clash at the Castle advertised five championship matches from Glasgow, Scotland.
Cody Rhodes defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against AJ Styles in an “I Quit” Match, Piper Niven challenged Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship, Chad Gable challenging Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, Bianca and Jade defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships in Triple Threat action and Drew McIntyre challenging Damian Priest for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in his home country of Scotland.
WWE Clash At The Castle Results On Jun 15, 2024
- Cody Rhodes def. AJ Styles | “I Quit” Match for the WWE Undisputed Title
- Unholy Union def. Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark | WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles
- Sami Zayn def. Chad Gable | WWE Intercontinental Title
- Bayley def. Piper Niven | WWE Women’s Title
- Damian Priest def. Drew McIntyre | WWE World Heavyweight Title
WWE Clash At The Castle Ticket Sales
- WWE Clash at the Castle Venue: OVO Hydro (Glasgow, Scotland)
- WWE Clash at the Castle Tickets Distributed: 11,107
- WWE Clash at the Castle Tickets Available: 12
WWE Clash At The Castle Winners And Grades
Cody Rhodes Def. AJ Styles
The commentators really hammered home that this could be the only match of the night since they could not fathom either Cody or Styles saying “I Quit.” That’s a good way to put over the talent in the match, but not the best way to advertise this pay-per-view to paying customers.
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Fans once again went crazy for Cody Rhodes, singing every word of his theme song even well past it ended.
Cody Rhodes’ mom was ringside, and AJ Styles began taunting her just in time to make Cody bleed. “We got a bleeder,” said a sad*stic Styles.
Fans treated Styles like a legitimate heel, chanting “F U AJ!”
Rhodes started making his comeback after countering a Styles Clash on the stair steps.
Styles got wicked as he pillmanized Rhodes’ neck with a chair. When Rhodes said “no” in response to “do you quit?” the crowd exploded.
As Styles reigned down on Rhodes with a kendo stick, Corey Graves made mention of “The Final Boss.”
Cody Rhodes passed out, but the referee did not call the match since he did not technically say “I Quit.”
As Styles continued to taunt Mama Rhodes, she finally snapped and slapped Styles several times. Styles then teased using a steel chair on Mama Rhodes before turning the chair on Cody. Fans chanted “Mama Rhoooodes; Mama, Mama Rhoooooodes...”
Rhodes literally turned the tables when he threw a chair at AJ’s face, causing Styles to go through a table. Rhodes followed up by three Cross Rhodes’. Rhodes refused to let the referee ask Styles if he quits as was more intent on inflicting punishment.
Rhodes handcuffed Styles to the middle rope and pummeled him with chair shots.
As Cody celebrated on the stage, Solo Sikoa interrupted the celebration, and The Bloodline attacked him. Cody was saved by Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.
Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles Grade: A
The Unholy Union Win Triple Threat Tag Team Match
Michael Cole noted Alba Fyre competed in ICW in the UK.
Jade Cargill exemplified great power by slamming both Fyre and Zoey Stark to the mat at the same time. She then launched into a great comeback filled with clotheslines and splashes. This was the Jade Cargill coming out party.
Jade punctuated her comeback with a fallaway slam on both Fyre and Stark at the same time.
Jade and Bianca’s dominance forced Fyre, Dawn, Shayna Baszler and Stark to team up against the dominant duo.
Jade Cargill appeared to tap out to a rear-naked choke, but referee Jessika Carr was not in position to see it. Belair later broke up the hold with a 450 splash where her knee landed right on Baszler’s back.
Isla Dawn cheated her way to a win in her home country after vulturing a pinfall win from Bianca Belair. Fans went crazy.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Triple Threat Grade: B
Sami Zayn Def. Chad Gable
Chad Gable and Sami Zayn played cat-and-mouse early on in the match. When Zayn had a moment with Otis, fans really came alive.
Chad Gable worked over Sami Zayn’s surgically repaired shoulder throughout this match.
There was a great spot where Zayn and Gable kept countering each others’ attempt at a German Suplex until, finally, Zayn hooked Gable in a modified German suplex.
At one point, Maxxine thought about hitting Zayn with the WWE Intercontinental Title, but decided against it. Gable derided Maxxine for balking, but managed to dodge a Helluva Kick at the last second and counter with a Chaos Theory Suplex. After a nearfall, Gable went right back to lambasting Maxxine, but Otis stood up for him.
Zayn accidentally dove onto Otis on the outside. Back in the ring, a rumbling Scotland crowd prepared for another Helluva Kick, but Zayn’s bad leg gave way.
Gable accidentally chop-blocked Maxxine in her injured leg, further infuriating Otis. As Otis decided whose side to take, he ultimately carried Maxxine out of the arena as the crowd cheered. This opened the door for a Helluva Kick and the win for Sami Zayn.
Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable Grade: A
Bayley Def. Piper Niven
The crowd was clearly tired after an emotionally taxing match between Zayn and Gable. They were very subdued for hometown hero Piper Niven’s entrance, but gave the same lack of energy to Bayley. On her way to the ring, Bayley could be heard saying “I know you’ve got something left!”
Once this match got started, fans were fully behind Piper with chants of “let’s go Piper.” There were also the mandatory “Hey Bayley” chants that happen in the UK.
Chelsea Green was kicked out from ringside after putting her hands on Charles Robinson.
After a Bayley-to-Belly from the top rope, Chelsea Green ran down in a Rey Mysterio mask, causing a distraction.
This was a highly physical match with quite a few close calls and awkward landings, but these spots enhanced the match as they made the moves look more painful.
Bayley won the match with a rollup, and it led to a deflated reaction from fans with “boo’s” mixed in. After Bayley’s win, she left the ring to give Niven the stage. A breakup with Chelsea Green can’t be too far behind.
Bayley vs. Piper Niven Grade: B
Damian Priest Def. Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre was played out to “The Pride of Scotland” and fans went absolutely nuts for his entrance. McIntyre seemed overcome with emotion while on his way to the ring. McIntyre made a babyface entrance as he slapped hands with fans and even absconded a Scottish flag from the crowd.
Fans went over 100 decibels cheering for McIntyre.
McIntyre wore a “K” on his wrist in honor of his wife, who has been dealing with health issues in recent weeks.
Wade Barrett said “if Drew McIntyre wins tonight, he’s British. If he loses, he’s Scottish.”
Damian Priest went for a dive over the top rope and accidentally got his foot caught between the ropes. It looked gnarly, but McIntyre adapted perfectly and stomped on Priest, leaving him trapped in the ropes.
Damian Priest hit a hurricanrana on McIntyre, but McIntyre immediately followed up with a Claymore Kick on Priest. It was a fantastic nearfall.
After a ref bump, Drew McIntyre hit another Claymore Kick on Damian Priest. He pinned Priest and got a visual seven-count. Finally, a referee came down to count—it was CM Punk. Punk counted to two and kicked McIntyre in the groin. Priest hit South of Heaven for the win. The crowd was pissed.
