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Referee apologises for major botch on SmackDown

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Drew McIntyre was involved in an in-ring segment on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown. He responded to Damian Priest, challenging him to a Steel Cage Match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

The Scottish Warrior accused The Archer of Infamy of being stuck in the Drew McIntyre vortex. The former WWE Champion said he was in that vortex for over a year, and that he was the only reason why anyone gave a damn about Damian Priest. McIntyre said he's been trying to get rid of the former Judgment Day member for months.
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Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair were speaking with each other outside Nick Aldis' office tonight during SmackDown. Bliss made Charlotte an offer, but unfortunately, she was turned down despite her best attempts. They were interrupted as Giulia made her way out of the office, exchanging a look with both of them. Soon after, Nick Aldis followed her out.

The SmackDown General Manager revealed to both Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss that he had just signed Giulia to SmackDown. She is now officially a part of the blue brand.

On SmackDown, Charles Robinson officiated the match between Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Rey Fenix tonight. Triple Threat matches can sometimes go hard and fast, and get away from the referee. That was not the case this week, as Robinson was standing with a perfect view of everything happening in the match, keeping his eye on everything.

However, despite having the perfect view of the match, he made a big mistake. During a moment when Rey Fenix had rolled up Solo Sikoa for the pin, he was looking at them instead of counting the pin. It took quite a few seconds before he jumped down and started the pinfall. By then, it was too late, and Sikoa broke the pinfall, with Rey Fenix losing his opportunity. Sikoa went on to win the match. After the bout, Charles Robinson posted on WWE SmackDown, apologizing for and taking responsibility for the botch.

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Over the course of his career, CM Punk has had a love-hate relationship with WWE. Now that he is back with the company, things are going rather well, and he is enjoying the position he is currently in. However, has he now been put in an awkward position following a huge botch by the Triple H-led promotion?

The answer to this question is potentially yes, as it has a lot to do with some of CM Punk's previous comments, prior to returning to WWE. Earlier this month, it was announced that the company will be hosting Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. In the promotional video, The Second City Saint can be seen for a brief moment at the end, which has caused quite the commotion.
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