Clash at the Castle: Scotland is the first WWE Premium Live Event to be hosted in Scotland, and will be hosted at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
Scottish crowds, heralded by WWE President, Nick Khan as “some of the loudest, craziest and most passionate on the planet”, will watch the PLE unfold on Saturday 15th June, preceded by Friday Night SmackDown at the same venue on Friday 14th June.
The event will be broadcast to approximately 165 countries, and will see WWE’s biggest Superstars and fans come together for a special night of non-stop action and excitement.
Ahead of this historic event, here’s everything you need to know about Clash at the Castle: Scotland.
What is Clash at the Castle?
Clash at the Castle is a WWE Premium Live Event which debuted in 2022 in Wales
Clash at the Castle is the culmination of intricate and dramatic storylines, as well as attritional feuds that have developed over time across WWE’s brands; SmackDown and Raw. At Clash at the Castle, these feuds will reach an epic boiling point across a mix of singles, tag team and stipulation matches.
Where is WWE Clash at the Castle?
Clash at the Castle: Scotland will take place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The city’s main events venue will play host to an electric atmosphere, as fans gather to witness their favourite Superstars in action. Fans can expect a night of twists, turns and unforgettable drama.
The remaining tickets are available here.
What happened at the first Clash at the Castle in Cardiff?
With an audience of over 60,000 fans in the Principality stadium, and a global audience of millions, fans watched in awe as Superstars exchanged blows, making history in the process. Notable matches included Roman Reigns defeating Drew McIntyre, Gunther beating Sheamus, Seth Rollins triumphing over Matt Riddle and a surprise appearance from Tyson Fury. The event was hugely successful, setting the stage for a series of incredible spectacles in the United Kingdom, such as Money In the Bank: London and now Clash at the Castle: Scotland.
What was the impact of Clash at the Castle: Cardiff?
Clash at the Castle: Cardiff brought over £21 million to the Welsh economy and attracted 62,296 fans, with more than 75% travelling from outside Wales. The event was a significant economic boost, showcasing Wales as a prime location for large-scale events.
Who is on the match card for Clash at the Castle: Scotland so far?
DAMIAN PRIEST (C) vs DREW MCINTYRE (World Heavyweight Championship Match)
Drew McIntyre is set to feature on both nights in Glasgow, and will be given a hero’s reception by a rapturous home crowd, in what is sure to be an electrifying atmosphere for Clash at the Castle: Scotland. On Friday Night SmackDown, McIntyre will face off against his old friend and rival, Sheamus. In the main event on Saturday, McIntyre will challenge Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Drew McIntyre’s return to his homeland is the highpoint of what has been a rollercoaster of a journey. This year, Drew finally captured the World Heavyweight title in front of live fans at WrestleMania XL. However, his reign ended abruptly when CM Punk attacked him, allowing Damian Priest to cash in his Money in the Bank contract and become the new World Heavyweight Champion. McIntyre’s reign lasted a mere five minutes and 46 seconds.
Now fully healed, The Scottish Warrior is determined to reclaim his title. After months of injury, defeat and verbal sparring between Drew and Damien, will McIntyre’s return to his homeland give him the power to dethrone the current World Heavyweight Champion and take the title for himself?
CODY RHODES (C) VS AJ STYLES (Undisputed WWE Championship ‘I Quit’ match)
After putting on the match of the night at Backlash France in May, AJ Styles demanded a rematch which he initially failed to be given. However AJ Styles came up with a plan and one fake retirement speech later, AJ Styles had Cody Rhodes alone in the ring. Like Mark Henry did to John Cena in 2013, he would flatten the champion before hitting his signature Styles Clash on Cody. Cody would retaliate by making this match, but also making it an I quit match, a stipulation AJ Styles has never lost in.
BAYLEY (C) VS PIPER NIVEN (Women’s Championship Match)
Fellow Scottish legend Piper Niven faces off against Women’s Champion Bayley after weeks of torment by Piper and her teammate Chelsea Green gave SmackDown general manger Nick Aldis no choice but too make Piper Niven the No. 1 contender to Bayley’s Women’s Championship.
SAMI ZAYN (C) VS CHAD GABLE (Intercontinental Championship Match)
After helping Sami Zayn defeat Gunther at WrestleMania, Chad Gable would soon snap after failing in his attempt to defeat Sami Zayn not long after. Gables bitterness would spread to his allies, the Alpha Academy, which didn’t sit right with Sami Zayn. After a second failed attempt to win the championship at Sami Zayn at King and Queen of the Ring, Sami Zayn gave Chad Gable another shot at his Intercontinental Championship.
JADE CARGILL & BIANCA BELAIR (C) VS SHAYNA BASZLER & ZOEY STARK VS ALBA FYRE & ISLA DAWN (Women’s Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Tag Team Match)
After a series of tag team matches involving the Champions were interrupted by their opponents at Clash at the Castle, Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair would create this triple threat match to settle this in the ring. This match is also another hometown match for the team of Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn.
How do I watch SmackDown and Clash at the Castle: Scotland?
Friday Night SmackDown airs live from the Hydro Glasgow, Friday June 14th. Tune in on TNT Sports.
Clash at the Castle: Scotland airs live from the Hydro Glasgow, Saturday June 15th. Tune in on the WWE Network and TNT Sports Box Office.
