Who will run the castle?
WWE will host another international premium live event, this time in Scotland for the first time in the company’s history with Clash at the Castle. Five matches are scheduled within OVO Hydro, and they will all be aiming for championship gold. Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles will face off again for the Undisputed WWE Championship after their instant classic at Backlash France.
There will be several Scottish stars in action on Saturday, headlined by Drew McIntyre competing for the heavyweight championship of the world. European crowds have earned a reputation as some of the best in WWE, and it’s expected to be another rowdy atmosphere.
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Intercontinental Championship Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable
Match in progress.
Triple Threat Match for the Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill (c) vs. Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler vs. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn
The champions showed their power early in the match, as they are wont to do, with Belair taking control of Baszler and Dawn, then Cargill dominating Stark and Fyre before both unleashed a punishing assault. Realizing they were outmatched, the challengers teamed up to attack the champions, which was successful.
With Belair and Cargill absent, the challengers fought blow for blow and the crowd clearly supported the natives of Fyre and Dawn. Once Belair and Cargill arrived, it was a frenzy with gunfire everywhere. Belair and Cargill looked poised to win after the power combo on Baszler, but Dawn snuck in to dispose of Cargill and she got the pin to become new champions.
Analysis: It was astonishing. Although it would have been cool for the Scots to win, Belair and Cargill were such a powerful force that it didn’t seem realistic that they would lose the titles. But with a triple threat match, it made it a perfect opportunity for the champions to sneak in and someone else to take advantage of the moment. The crowd’s reaction to Fyre and Dawn’s victory was incredible, and it was a sweet moment to see them celebrate with family and receive their flowers in their home country. A spectacular moment for a team that didn’t have much going for it before Clash at the Castle, and I hope they get a solid champion streak. Meanwhile, the loss puts Belair and Cargill in an interesting position. Will they continue to team up, or split up and possibly face each other?
The Bloodline attacks Cody Rhodes
We may know who Cody Rhodes’ next challenger is, and it could be someone he knows very well.
After beating AJ Styles, Rhodes celebrated, only for Solo Sikoa to show up for a tense showdown. Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga came out to launch an assault on the champion, but Kevin Owens and Randy Orton came to the champion’s aid. They managed to hold off The Bloodline, but it looks like Rhodes is headed for another meeting with the family.
“I Quit” Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles
The crowd brought the electricity and made it clear they supported the champion. Rhodes started the match on offense, taking it out of the ring and into the stadium corridors before the action returned to the ring. Rhodes attempted a figure four in the first significant attempt to convince someone to stop, but Styles managed to get out of it.
Styles then took control when he bounced Rhodes off the announcer’s table, and Rhodes’ face was cut wide open with blood coming out above his left eyebrow. Styles put a knee on the chair wrapped around Rhodes’ head, then brought out the kendo stick to inflict more punishment. Styles continued the assault after using an STF on the champion by handcuffing Rhodes’ hands behind his back and launching a merciless attack. Every time Rhodes refused to say “I quit,” the crowd erupted in joy.
After Styles was distracted by Rhodes’ mother, which included her slapping the star, Rhodes recovered and threw a chair when Styles tried a Phenomenal Forearm, which also clipped the challenger. Rhodes landed three cross Rhodes and handcuffed Styles to the ropes as he relentlessly tossed him with the chair. Styles didn’t give up, but when Rhodes put the steel steps in the ring, Styles knew it would get even uglier and said “I quit.” Rhodes retained, but just for good measure, he still hit Styles with the steel steps for all the disrespect he took, and while the challenger was defeated, he stood atop the walk in victory.
Analysis: The two men had difficulty keeping up from their first meeting, but this revenge bore fruit. The electricity of the crowd really added to the aura of this match, and there were some solid points that gave it a unique spin on the punishment that happens in an “I Quit” match. The end of the match was a really intriguing moment because it showed that Rhodes could flip another switch that turned him into an intimidating and ruthless champion instead of the babyface star that everyone loves. It’s still hard to imagine Rhodes losing the title in the near future, but his matches do a good job of presenting believable moments and making his reign legitimate.
Watch: Cody Rhodes makes his entrance, the crowd sings a song
The public is already off to an electric start. The Undisputed WWE Champion made his entrance and the crowd erupted into chants of “Kingdom”, much like the crowd at Backlash France.
When does Clash at the Castle 2024 take place?
Clash at the Castle 2024 takes place on Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. ET. The event will begin at 7 p.m. local time.
Where is Clash at the Castle 2024?
Clash at the Castle will take place in Glasgow, Scotland. It will be held at the OVO Hydro.
How to watch Clash at the Castle 2024
The event can be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch it. Internationally, it will be available on WWE Network.
Clash at the Castle 2024 Match Card
Matches not in order
- “I Quit” Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles.
- World Heavyweight Championship Match: Damian Priest (c) versus Drew McIntyre.
- WWE Women’s Championship Match: Bayley (c) vs. Piper Niven.
- Intercontinental Championship Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable.
- Triple Threat Match for the Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill (c) vs. Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler vs. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.
Predictions Clash at the Castle 2024
- “I Quit” Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes def. AJ Styles.
- World Heavyweight Championship Match: Drew McIntyre def. Damien Priest.
- WWE Women’s Championship Match: Bayley def. Piper Niven.
- Intercontinental Championship Match: Sami Zayn def. Chad Gable.
- Triple Threat Match for the Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill def. Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler vs. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.
WWE Stars from Scotland
Scotland will be well represented when WWE’s first premium live event takes place in the country. Drew McIntyre is the country’s standout star, but three other Scottish natives will be in action on Saturday.
Piper Niven, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn are from Scotland and Dawn is from Glasgow.
What is the crowd singing for Bayley?
Piper Niven will likely attract the home crowd in her WWE Women’s Championship match against Bayley, but the champion should also receive some love from European fans.
When Bayley left for Europe, fans serenaded her with a chant based on Bruce Channel’s 1961 song “Hey Baby.” The chant reads:
“Hey Bayley, ooh aah. I want to know if you would be my girlfriend.