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Dominik Mysterio Pisses Excellence, Malakai Black Sends A Dark Message | WWE SD x AEW Recap

Colin TessierFebruary 4, 2023, 5:58 am
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Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, February 3.

Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, February 3.

WWE SmackDown

– Rey Mysterio and The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) made a promotional appearance for the NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum race. The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest & Finn Balor) interrupted. Dominik and Rey Mysterio agreed to face off in a race. Rey emerged victorious, and Dominik claimed that his father cheated.

– Braun Strowman & Ricochet defeated Imperium (Giovanni Vinci & Ludwig Kaiser) in the finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Contender’s Tournament. As a result, they will challenge The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship next week.

– Natalya defeated Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, and Zelina Vega to qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match.

– The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa & Jimmy Usoo) arrived. Reigns ignored Kayla Braxton when she asked about Jey Uso. Paul Heyman said he could not confirm or deny his status. Later in the show, Roman Reigns asked Jimmy where Jey was, and Jey said he didn’t know where he was. He told Jimmy and Sikoa to find Jey, but they were unable to do so. Reigns stated that he has a lot on his plate, and he apologized for the way he spoke to Jimmy. Reigns stated that he needed them all to be on the same page. He told the two to go enjoy a nice dinner while he took care of business.

– Roman Reigns came to the ring and gave a state of The Bloodline address. He said he’d rather talk about Cody Rhodes, who won the Royal Rumble match, but the fans are making him talk about the past. Reigns looked back on the WarGames Match, where he said he saw greed in Zayn’s eyes. Reigns claimed that Zayn was using him, and Sami blindsided the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion by attacking him from behind. Reigns gained the upper hand, but when he went for a chair, Zayn dropped him with a Spear. Zayn drove Reigns from the ring and grabbed a microphone. He stated that he didn’t want anything from Reigns, until now at least. Zayn made it clear that he’s coming for Reigns’ titles. Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa attacked Zayn. Reigns told Zayn that he’ll give him a title match at WWE Elimination Chamber because he wants to break him in front of his family. 

– Uncle Howdy approached Bray Wyatt backstage and put a hand on his shoulder.

– In an interview, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair briefly commented on her upcoming match against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39. Sonya Deville interrupted and vowed that she would be the one who will face Ripley at WrestleMania. Flair then defended the gold against Deville and scored a decisive victory.

– A video package recapped Cody Rhodes’ return and his win in the Royal Rumble. 

– The Brawling Brutes (Butch & Ridge Holland) faced the Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar). A distraction from Valhalla helped the Viking Raiders take control, and in the end, they picked up the win. The duo didn’t have long to celebrate, as Drew McIntyre and Sheamus arrived. The two former world champions took the fight to their rivals and stood tall.

– In honor of Black History Month, a video package highlighted Kofi Kingston’s career.

– In a WWE Digital Exclusive, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair discussed her win over Sonya Deville and noted that she respects Sonya’s persistence. She also looked ahead to WrestleMania 39 and noted that she could be Rhea Ripley’s “nightmare.”

– Liv Morgan commented on Natalya qualifying for Elimination Chamber in a WWE Digital Exclusive and pointed out that no one is more experience inside the chamber than her.

– In a Digital Exclusive, Raquel Rodriguez shared her thoughts on Natalya’s victory and stated that she intends to use her size and her dominance in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.

– Check out the card for next week’s episode of WWE SmackDown here.

– Catch up on our coverage of WWE SmackDown here.

AEW Rampage

– In a promo, Malakai Black shared a mysterious message, saying that people made the wrong assumption when they thought Eddie Kingston was going to join the House of Black (Black, Buddy Matthews & Brody King). Instead, the group is trying to prove that everyone is corruptible. 

– The Elite defended the AEW World Trios Championship against Matt Hardy, Ethan Page, and Isiah Kassidy. 

– Thanks to some timely interference from his Mogul Affiliates stablemates Parker Boudreaux and Trench, Swerve Strickland defeated Brian Pillman Jr. Dustin Rhodes saved Pillman Jr. from a post-match beatdown.

– Former ROH World Champions clashed in the main event as RUSH battled Christopher Daniels. Perro Peligroso (Preston Vance) interfered, but Daniels persevered and kept fighting. Peligroso put RUSH’s foot on the ropes to help him escape a submission hold. In the end, RUSH scored the win with the Bull’s Horns.

– Saraya and Toni Storm defeated The Renegade Twins (Charlette & Robyn Renegade). After the match, they spray-painted an “L” on their opponents’ stomachs. 

– Adam Cole discussed his road back to the ring and stated that he doesn’t know who his first opponent will be, but he’s going to show the world that he’s the best wrestler on the planet.

– Ricky Starks discussed Guevara-Garcia Gauntlet and stated that he is going to beat Chris Jericho again.

– AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that The Elite (Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks) will defend the AEW World Trios Championship against AR Fox & Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) on the February 8 episode of AEW Dynamite.

– Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Jeff Jarrett, alongside Satnam Singh, discussed their feud with Paul Walter Hauser. Danhausen, Orange Cassidy, and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) made it clear that they want revenge.

– Swerve Strickland made it clear that Mogul Affiliates (Strickland, Trench & Parker Boudreaux) is unlike anything the wrestling world has ever seen before.

– RUSH vowed to leave Bryan Danielson a bloody mess on AEW Dynamite.

– Matt Hardy commented on his loss and apologized to Ethan Page.

– Dustin Rhodes made it clear that he’s ready for war with Mogul Affiliates.

Catch up on our coverage of AEW Rampage here. For a full review of SmackDown and Rampage, check out our post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.

Colin TessierFebruary 4, 2023, 5:58 am

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