Giovanni Vinci’s WWE SmackDown return cut short by surprise Apollo Crews victory

Giovanni Vinci made his highly anticipated return to WWE SmackDown, fully embracing his Italian heritage. However, his comeback was unexpectedly short-lived. As Vinci entered the ring in a colorful Italian tracksuit, his opponent Apollo Crews caught him off guard, rolling him up for a quick pin while Vinci was still removing his ring gear. The match ended in seconds, leaving Vinci shocked and protesting the sudden defeat.

This surprising outcome raises questions about WWE’s plans for Vinci, whose return had been heavily promoted for weeks. While a potential feud with his former Imperium teammates Ludwig Kaiser and current WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER seemed likely, Vinci’s placement on SmackDown may complicate matters due to the brand split. A rematch with Crews appears to be a logical next step, given their previous encounters on Main Event and NXT.

The victory was significant for Apollo Crews as well, marking his first win on WWE television since December and his first SmackDown victory in over two years. This unexpected turn of events adds intrigue to both wrestlers’ storylines moving forward.

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