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Justin Barrasso

Predictable Finish Doesn’t Detract From WWE’s Clash at the Castle

The most significant story in WWE is the dominance of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. That plot line is prevalent at all times, the centerpiece everywhere the company travels.

Even in Cardiff, Wales, where WWE held Saturday’s Clash at the Castle event, Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre–a fan favorite who grew up in Scotland. This show was built around McIntyre returning home for WWE’s first United Kingdom stadium show in 30 years. Yet, in the end, McIntyre was presented as the opponent for Reigns, who was presented as the star.

Reigns won courtesy of interference from The Bloodline. Despite the fact that Paul Heyman and The Usos were not ringside, it was Jimmy and Jey Uso’s younger brother, Solo Sikoa, preventing McIntyre from winning.

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