The anticipation is high for WWE Clash at the Castle 2024, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, this weekend. With Damian Priest defending the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event, WWE has a chance to make the most of this premium live event. However, the promotion should avoid repeating certain mistakes from the 2022 Clash at the Castle to ensure a more enjoyable experience for the fans.
One major issue in the 2022 Clash at the Castle was booking the best match in the middle of the event, leaving the main event with less impact. The Intercontinental Championship match between Gunther and Sheamus was a classic, but the main event shouldn’t be overshadowed. Moreover, WWE should avoid having no title changes at the event, as it happened in 2022. This year, with five title matches scheduled, WWE must create some excitement by changing at least one title.
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Interference in the main event is another aspect WWE should avoid. In 2022, Solo Sikoa interfered in the match between Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns, allowing Reigns to retain the title. With McIntyre and CM Punk’s rivalry heating up, WWE should ensure a clean finish this time, letting the better wrestler win.
Additionally, WWE must ensure that fans leave the event satisfied. Last year, the crowd in Cardiff was left disappointed when McIntyre failed to capture the title, leading to a heated atmosphere. This year, the promotion should keep the Scottish crowd happy, possibly by having McIntyre win the title and saving any potential Punk interference for a later date.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, WWE must prevent Drew McIntyre from singing again should he lose the match. Following his loss in the 2022 Clash at the Castle, McIntyre sang American Pie with boxer Tyson Fury, a decision McIntyre has since expressed regret over. To avoid further embarrassment, WWE must ensure that McIntyre focuses on wrestling instead of attempting to entertain the crowd with songs.
