Clash at the Castle 2024: Everything To Know
WWE’s Clash at the Castle 2024 has indeed been a historic event, marking the first time a WWE pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event was held in Scotland. The OVO Hydro in Glasgow set the stage for an unforgettable night of wrestling on June 15, 2024.
Main Event Drama
The main event featured Scotland’s own Drew McIntyre, who was poised to win the world heavyweight championship in his home country. However, in a shocking turn of events, CM Punk intervened, costing McIntyre the title and leaving fans in disbelief.
Here’s a list of the title matches and contenders:
- World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
- Also WWE Women’s Championship: Bayley vs. Piper Niven
- Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable
- Also WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark
- Undisputed WWE Championship (“I Quit” Match): Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles.
Championship Matches
The event showcased several championship matches with high stakes and intense action. Fans were treated to a display of athleticism, drama, and storytelling that only WWE can provide.
History
The event was first introduced by WWE in September 2022 as a pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event held in the United Kingdom. The inaugural event took place in Cardiff, Wales at the Principality Stadium, with the name referencing the nearby Cardiff Castle. The event marked WWE’s return to hosting major stadium events in the UK after a long hiatus, also reigniting interest and excitement among wrestling fans in the region.
After nearly two years, it was announced that a second “Clash at the Castle” would take place on June 15, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. This established “Clash at the Castle” as a recurring UK event and also marked WWE’s first PPV and livestreaming event to be held in Scotland.
list of all contenders from “Clash at the Castle 2024” :
- World Heavyweight Championship:
- Damian Priest
- Also Drew McIntyre
- WWE Women’s Championship:
- Bayley
- Piper Niven
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship:
- Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill
- Also Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn
- Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark
- Intercontinental Championship:
- Sami Zayn (Champion)
- Also Chad Gable (Challenger)
- Undisputed WWE Championship ‘I Quit’ Match:
- Cody Rhodes
- AJ Styles
How to Watch
For those who missed the live event, it was available for streaming and also followed SmackDown on Friday, June 14. The event began at 7 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET) and was also accessible through WWE’s streaming platforms.
Looking Forward
Clash at the Castle has been established as a recurring UK event, bringing the excitement of WWE to fans across the pond. After the success of this year’s event, anticipation is already building for what next year will bring.
