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WWE CLASH AT THE CASTLE PPV REPORT: ROMAN VERSUS DREW, THERE IS ANOTHER USO, GUNTHER AND SHEAMUS, BETRAYAL, AND MORE

Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of WWE’s Clash at the Castle pay per view from Cardiff, Wales. Make sure to check out all of the coverage including news, interviews, blogs, and audios.

Your host is Jackie Redmond and she is joined by Matt Camp and Peter Rosenberg.

They run through tonight’s card, including a new match added to the Kickoff Show.

We have a video package for Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins.

Jackie asks Matt about Riddle’s demeanor on The Bump. He says Riddle isn’t as happy go lucky as he was before. He tried to take it somewhere and Rollins took it somewhere else. Peter says this might have been keeping it real gone wrong. He says this might be a time where making it personal is true. Jackie asks about channeling your emotions. Matt says Riddle said he doesn’t care about wins and losses, it matters about what happens. Jackie asks about how important this match is for Riddle to show who he really is. Peter says Riddle is trying to find his way. He needs to show that he does not need Randy.

Peter picks Rollins. Matt picks Rollins. Jackie goes with Riddle.

We take a look at the Smackdown Women’s Title Match with a video package.

Jackie asks what will it take for Liv to walk out of the match as champion. Matt says that Liv might need to survive because she has a target on her arm. Matt mentions that Liv has been training with Riddle to prepare for Shayna. Peter says that Liv has been the underdog for a while, but if she can win tonight, you add this to two wins over Ronda Rousey.

We see Liv Morgan with Leon Edwards in the locker room.

Matt says Liv has to be in a champion’s mindset for this match.

Matt picks Shayna. Peter picks Liv. Jackie goes with Liv.

We take a look at the Intercontinental Championship Match with a video package.

Jackie mentions Sheamus’ comments about Gunther from earlier in the week and if that might help him.

Wade Barrett joins the panel to discuss this match.

Wade says this is the match that makes him thankful he is retired. This will be one you will have to watch through your fingers. He mentions how he was covered in bruises every time he wrestled Sheamus. Gunther might have bit off more than he can chew.

Matt asks about Gunther’s comments to Tyler Bate and if Tyler and Bron are taking notes for their match. Wade mentions Finn and Gunther being on NXT to motivate Bron and Tyler for their match tomorrow. Wade says watching tonight’s video nasty should help them with their match at Worlds Collide.

Peter asks if anyone has the home advantage being in Wales. Wade says it will be loaded with people from across the UK. There will be people from Scotland, Ireland, and the rest of Europe. Drew and Sheamus will have an advantage. They might be from different countries but they have the same interests, but with different accents. Drew and Sheamus will inspire the next generation of talent. Wade mentions that Davey Boy Smith inspired him at Wembley.

Wade says he really wants to pick Sheamus to win the title he won five times and he picks Gunther so he can still have bragging rights over Sheamus. Matt picks Gunther. Peter picks Gunther. Jackie picks Sheamus.

We take a look at the tag match between THE Judgment Day and the team of Rey Mysterio and Edge with a video package.

 

Jackie asks how much of an advantage Rey and Edge have over Priest and Balor. Matt mentions their experience and teaming again will help them. THE Judgment Day have to believe they can finish Edge and Rey. Peter says he is excited to see them work together. He says we have never seen them team up. Jackie brings up Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio and wonders if Beth will be in Cardiff. Matt says Rhea will get involved. He says Rhea is the most important factor in the match.
Peter picks Rey and Edge. Matt picks THE Judgment Day. Jackie has to pick Edge and Rey.

They talk about the six woman tag match.

Peter mentions how tough this match will be. Matt mentions resume versus cohesiveness. Bianca will be defending the women’s division. Asuka and Alexa didn’t win the tag titles either. If they win, do they go after Bianca? There is a team that is on the same page, but what about Bianca, Alexa, and Asuka.

Matt picks Bayley, Dakota, and Iyo. Peter picks Bianca, Alexa, and Asuka. Jackie picks Bayley, Dakota, and Iyo.

Your announcers are Corey Graves, Michael Cole, and Byron Saxton.

Match Number One: Austin Theory and Alpha Academy versus The Street Profits and Madcap Moss

Dawkins and Gable start things off and Dawkins with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Gable with a waist lock and roll but Dawkins escapes. Gable with an arm drag and Dawkins with an arm drag. Dawkins avoids an arm drag from Gable and then he fakes out Gable. Ford tags in and he hits a drop kick on Gable. Gable with an ankle pick on a leap frog and Gable with an ankle lock. Ford rolls Gable to get outo f the hold. Theory tags in and Gable with an Irish whip. Ford floats over and Theory clips Ford and then sends Ford into the ring post.

Theory sends Ford into the apron and then back into the ring. Otis tags in and slams Ford. Otis with a splash and he tags Gable back in. Gable with an arm bar and he circles around to add more pressure. Gable knocks Dawkins off the apron. Theory tags in and Ford lands on his feet on a double belly-to-back suplex. Theory and Gable catch Ford when he tries to make the tag but Ford counters with a double DDT.

Moss tags in and he knocks Theory down with shoulder tackles and then he takes care of Gable. Moss with a shoulder into the corner. Theory with a rolling elbow but Dawkins tags in and Dawkins with a corkscrew back elbow. Dawkins with a twisting splash into the corner followed by an enzuigiri. Dawkins with a twisting butterfly suplex for a near fall. Theory with a punch to Dawkins but Dawkins avoids Theory getting him on his shoulders. Gable tags in and hits Chaos Theory for a near fall. Theory with a rolling drop kick to Moss. Ford with an enzuigiri to Theory. Otis with a body block to Ford. Moss with a fallaway slam to Otis.

Dawkins grabs Gable and puts him on his shoulders to stop a German suplex off the apron. Ford with a Blockbuster over the top rope. Ford tags in and he goes up for the Seven Star Frog Splash and the three count.

Winners: Street Profits and Madcap Moss

We return to Stamford to see a video package for the Unified Title Match.

We see Roman Reigns arriving at the building.

Peter picks Roman. Matt picks Drew. Jackie picks Roman.

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