"Once, just once, I would love for a WWE contract signing not end with an all-out fight. Can that ever happen? Sure, in the history of contract signings, this one would be an easy pick to end in a brawl. I actually question the contract signing vehicle for this particular segment -- I didn't think it needed it. It ended up being window dressing for the promo and elevation of the SNME match."
"McIntyre initially refused to sign the contract to face Rhodes on Saturday, saying that it was far too lopsided in Rhodes' favor due to the fact that Rhodes would remain champion on a disqualification or countout. McIntyre threatened to leave the match entirely until Rhodes got fed up (another time during this reignited feud) and agreed to the terms. Once again, McIntyre got under Rhodes' skin, evoking his family and daughters before Rhodes smashed McIntyre's head onto the table."
SmackDown in Salt Lake City featured a heated contract signing where Drew McIntyre initially refused to sign, complained the terms favored Cody Rhodes, and after a back-and-forth confrontation McIntyre delivered a Claymore and crashed Rhodes through a table. Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Championship by defeating Nathan Frazier. Carmelo Hayes defeated Kit Wilson. Alexa Bliss scored a singles victory over Nia Jax. MFT (JC Mateo and Tama Tonga) defeated Motor City Machine Guns. The United States Title Open Challenge continued to be a highlight. The episode served as the final SmackDown before Saturday Night's Main Event in Utah.
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