In a shocking turn of events, tonight’s WWE SmackDown featured a heated contract signing for the highly anticipated Champion vs. Champion match at the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event. The intense in-ring contract signing saw WWE Champion Cody Rhodes come face-to-face with United States Champion Logan Paul, with Nick Aldis oversaw the proceedings.
The tension was palpable as The Maverick, accompanied by his entourage and an attorney, made his way to the ring. Cody Rhodes, determined to put an end to Paul’s arrogance, soon followed. The two champions engaged in a heated back-and-forth, with Paul’s lawyer scrutinizing every detail of the contract.
However, just as it seemed like the contract was about to be signed, Paul and his lawyer suddenly paused. In a stunning move, Paul ripped up the contract, citing dissatisfaction with the terms. The real bombshell came when Paul revealed that he had never agreed to put his United States Championship on the line, and only the Undisputed WWE Championship would be up for grabs at the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event.
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The revelation sparked outrage from Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis, with Rhodes eventually signing the contract in a show of defiance. In the heat of the moment, Rhodes sent Paul crashing to the floor. When one of Paul’s lackeys attempted to launch a surprise attack, Rhodes fought back, delivering a thunderous powerbomb through a table to one of Paul’s entourage members, identified as indie champion Papi D.
Papi D, an accomplished figure in wrestling, is the current Florida Heavyweight Champion for the I Believe In Wrestling promotion out of Orlando. He is slated to face Florida Cruiserweight Champion Raylan Bennett in a title unification match on June 1, with the two titles set to be unified individually with NWA, AWA, and SCW Championships.
The dramatic events of tonight’s contract signing have added an extra layer of anticipation to the already highly anticipated King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event. With tensions running high and the stakes higher, fans can’t wait to see what unfolds when Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul clash in Saudi Arabia. Will the WWE Champion emerge victorious, or will the United States Champion pull off a stunning upset? Only time will tell.