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Details Emerge about Drew McIntyre's Revenge on CM Punk

During this past week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Drew McIntyre finally got his revenge on CM Punk with a brutal beatdown that caused him to be rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

It sounds like WWE put a lot of thought into how it wanted things to play out between McIntyre and Punk in order to ensure that the segment would make the biggest impact possible.

According to a report from Fightful Select (h/t Subhojeet Mukherjee of Ringside News), the segment between McIntyre and Punk "was rehearsed and planned meticulously by WWE as they went the extra mile to ensure everything went perfectly."

A backstage interaction between DIY and Grayson Waller was interrupted by what sounded like someone banging on the garage door. When the door opened, Punk was lying on the ground while McIntyre stood over him. McIntyre then carried Punk inside the arena and dumped him on the entrance ramp before SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis and security intervened.

The beef between McIntyre and Punk has been going on for months. Punk suffered a torn triceps after taking a bump from McIntyre during the Royal Rumble in January, derailing plans for him to face Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40 in April. McIntyre stepped in and defeated Rollins for the title in April, but his reign lasted five minutes as an attack by Punk opened the door for Damian Priest to cash in his Money in the Bank contract.

When McIntyre challenged Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle, Punk interfered once again and cost the Scottish star the title. McIntyre then announced on Monday Night Raw that he was quitting WWE, but it was part of the storyline and all signs point toward him facing Punk at SummerSlam in August.

Jacob Fatu Hyped by Karrion Kross Following SmackDown Debut

The closing segment to this past week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown left WWE fans in awe, as Jacob Fatu debuted in a big way and aligned himself with The Bloodline.

Fatu's debut had been anticipated for quite some time after news broke that he signed with WWE. He assisted Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa as he brutally beat down top stars Randy Orton and Kevin Owens before turning his attention to Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and putting him through a table.

Following his highly acclaimed introduction to the WWE Universe, Fatu received some praise from a Superstar who is familiar with his abilities. Karrion Kross, who has a history with Fatu dating back to their time together on the independent circuit, took to social media to issue a warning that the rest of the SmackDown roster "is in deep s--t":

Karrion Kross ⏳ @realKILLERkross

I've been fighting Jacob Fatu for over 10 years all over the continent from east to west…<br><br>Trust me when I say this:<a href="">#Smackdown</a> is in DEEP shit.<br><br>Good luck.<br><br>⏳

Fatu is a member of the famed Anoa'i Family, as he is the nephew of Rikishi and Umaga and the cousin of Sikoa, Roman Reigns and The Usos. He made a name for himself in Major League Wrestling, showing an incredible combination of strength and eye-popping high-flying skills that aren't typically seen from a wrestler his size.

The evolution of The Bloodline continues to be one of WWE's top storylines, and the addition of Fatu makes things even more intriguing. With Reigns on hiatus after losing the WWE Universal Championship, the door is open for Fatu to step into superstardom and establish himself as a force on SmackDown.

MJF Says He's Fully Healthy After Returning from Injuries

After being out of action for nearly six months, MJF made his triumphant return to the ring during this past week's episode of AEW Dynamite by defeating Rush in a hard-hitting match that opened the show.

The match delighted fans who have been missing the former AEW World Champion since he lost his title to Samoa Joe at the Worlds End pay-per-view in December. After the loss, it was announced that MJF would be taking some time off to address multiple injuries. He made his long-awaited return at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view last month.

Following his comeback, MJF spoke to Fox 5 New York and confirmed that he's fully healthy and can compete without any limitations.

"I'm ready to go 110 million percent," he said (h/t Subhojeet Mukherjee of Ringside News). "I feel great. I look great. Let's be honest. Can we get a shot of these guys? I mean, come on. I'm ready. I'm ready. I'm absolutely ready."

MJF was part of an acclaimed storyline with Adam Cole that ended with Cole betraying him. While it can be expected that MJF is seeking revenge, Cole is still recovering from a broken ankle, so fans will have to wait a bit before their rivalry reaches its climax.

MJF is scheduled to face former CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Hechicero at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view on June 30, so fans will certainly be excited to watch The Salt of the Earth continue his comeback tour until he's able to face Cole and compete for the AEW World Title once again.

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