Generating quite a buzz in the wrestling world, Additional details have emerged regarding the confusing finish to Sami Zayn’s Undisputed WWE Prize defense against Kevin Owens on concluding Friday’s broadcast of SmackDown.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE those close to the situation described the ending as having been “absolutely blundered,” with Owens’ kick-out reportedly not part of the planned finish.
The original plan from what is being articulated called for CM Punk to strike Owens with the Undisputed WWE Strap belt, setting up Zayn to cover Owens and secure the victory.
Zayn eventually connected with the Helluva Kick and pinned Owens to officially end the bout.
That said, Owens kicked out as the referee reached a three-count. Resulting in the match continuing despite the apparent pinfall, the bell was not rung.
A number of people off-camera were from what is being said unhappy with how the sequence played out because the intended finish was not executed as planned.
There was additionally according to reports a feeling among some within WWE that the improvised ending took away from Punk’s involvement in the angle. On a related note, punk’s run-in was considered an pivotal element of the story WWE intended to tell through the battle.
The latest report provides further clarification on what went wrong during the SmackDown main pay-per-view. Confirms that Owens kicking out following Punk’s involvement was not part of the original plan.