You’re listening to Calloway’s Corner where the ropes end the real talk begins and tonight we are heading to Austin, Texas for a Smackdown stacked with surprises, tensions and battles that are shaping the future of WWE. I’m Joe Calloway and we’re stepping inside the story of everything that unfolded deep in the Lone Star state.
🧨 Segment 1: Cody Attacks Drew

• Nick Aldis opens the show confronting Drew McIntyre, who’s still suspended.

• Cody Rhodes attacks Drew as he’s driving off.

• Cody rushes to the ring, cuts a promo calling out Drew.

• He challenges Drew to a match and demands his reinstatement.

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💥 Segment 2: Carmelo Hayes & Ciampa Face Off

• Hayes is the next to challenge ILJA Dragunov for the U.S. Championship.

• Backstage face-off sets up a high-stakes encounter.

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🏆 Segment 3: U.S. Title Match — ILJA Dragunov vs Carmelo Hayes

• Hard-hitting chops and suplexes from Dragunov early.

• Hayes lands a springboard clothesline and apron DDT.

• Interference from Ciampa pushing Hayes off the top rope.

• Dragunov hits the Torpedo Moscow and H-Bomb for the win.

• Winner: ILJA Dragunov

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🎙️ Segment 4: Women’s Tag Team Title Ambitions

• Backstage: Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. They want the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

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🗣️ Segment 5: LA Knight Interview & Kairi Sane vs Alexa Bliss

• Backstage: Cathy interviews LA Knight.

• Kairi Sane vs Alexa Bliss:

• Kairi uses mind games and double stomp off the top rope.

• Alexa hits Sister Abigail and wins.

• Post-match: Nia Jax & Lash Legend attack Bliss, Asuka, and Kairi.

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🧾 Segment 6: Title Picture Takes Shape

• Backstage: Nick Aldis, Ricky Starks, Oba Femi, and Cody Rhodes discuss NXT Deadline.

• Winner faces Cody at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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🔥 Segment 7: Jade Cargill vs Alba Fyre

• Fyre starts strong with an attack.

• Chelsie Green distracts Jade.

• Giulia attacks Chelsie, leaving Alba alone.

• Jade hits Jaded for the win.

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🎤 Segment 8: MFT’s Promo + Wyatt Sicks Brawl

• Backstage: Michin vs Jade teased.

• In-ring: Solo Sikoa and MFT cut a promo.

• They challenge the Wyatt Sicks — family vs family.

• Huge brawl erupts, with the Wyatt Sicks standing tall.

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🏆 Segment 9: LA Knight vs Gunther (Final Match)

• LA Knight chants get loud.

• Knight starts strong, but Gunther takes control.

• Brutal chops, suplexes, top rope splashes.

• Knight fights out of sleeper holds and delivers the BFT, but Gunther’s foot hits the rope.

• Gunther locks in a neck hold and forces Knight to tap.

• Winner: Gunther
Smackdown from Austin was loaded, championship chaos, escalating factions and a huge main event that pushes Gunther even higher as a dominant force. This has been Calloway’s Corner where the ropes end and the real talk begins. I’ll see you next time. Take care

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Monday Night RAW at MSG: Cena’s Farewell, WarGames Chaos, and Surprise Returns

Episode Show Notes / Description:

In this debut episode of Calloway’s Corner — where the ropes end, the real talk begins — Joe Calloway recaps a jam-packed Monday Night RAW from Madison Square Garden. From John Cena’s emotional farewell to shocking WarGames developments and backstage drama, this one had it all.

We break down:

• John Cena’s final RAW appearance and epic team-up with Rey Mysterio & Sheamus
• Dirty Dominik’s challenge and Judgment Day chaos
• Solo Sikoa vs Dolph Ziggler & surprise brawl featuring NY Giants
• Women’s Division mayhem and the return of Charlotte Flair
• Maxine Dupree’s upset win over Becky Lynch
• Men’s WarGames teams face off — with shocking appearances from Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns

🎙 Honest takes, passionate reactions, and a fan’s perspective — all in one place.

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