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A warning to SmackDown: Watch out for Adam Pearce

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

Adam Pearce is set to run SmackDown again in Nick Aldis’ absence after Gunther attacked the blue brand’s general manager last week. The story frames Pearce as someone SmackDown should be wary of, pointing back to his previous stint overseeing the show, when he booked a major title match involving Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes for Raw instead of SmackDown. The article connects that decision to WWE’s SummerSlam direction, with CM Punk now scheduled to face Rhodes.

Key Takeaways

  • Adam Pearce will act as SmackDown authority figure while Nick Aldis is unavailable.
  • Gunther’s attack on Aldis created the need for Pearce to step in.
  • The article argues SmackDown has reason to be cautious because of Pearce’s past booking choices.
  • Pearce previously booked Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Raw rather than SmackDown.
  • That storyline helped lead to CM Punk winning the title and a SummerSlam match with Rhodes.

AI Timeline

Previous Pearce stint

Adam Pearce ran SmackDown and booked Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, but placed the match on Raw.

After that booking

Cody Rhodes was written off with an injury, opening the door for CM Punk to challenge Sami Zayn.

Chicago Raw

CM Punk defeated Sami Zayn for the title in his hometown.

Last week

Gunther attacked SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis at the end of the show.

Tonight

Adam Pearce is again set to oversee SmackDown and has several issues to address.

SummerSlam direction

CM Punk is now lined up to face Cody Rhodes in a major title match.

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Jul 17, 5:00 PM

A warning to SmackDown: Watch out for Adam Pearce

Cageside Seats • WWE

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce will once again steer the ship tonight on SmackDown in place of Nick Aldis. Last week, Gunther attacked SmackDown’s GM at the end of the show, setting up Pearce as tonight’s substitute and leaving him with “a ton to address.” As Your Noble Scribe, it’s my duty to remind you what happened the last time Pearce ran the blue brand. He booked a title match between then-Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes. However, he booked it for Raw, not SmackDown. At the time, it struck many as an odd decision. But in reality, it all made perfect sense. With SummerSlam looming, WWE quickly needed to set up an Undisputed Championship match for the event. It accomplished that by writing Rhodes off with an injury, paving the way for hometown hero CM Punk to step in at Chicago’s Raw and defeat Zayn for the title. Now, Punk will face Rhodes in a huge title fight at SummerSlam. Again, reality. Me? I deal in kayfabe. I judge the characters by their motivations and d

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