LA Knight Is Coming For Gold, Swerve Strickland Challenges The Elite | WWE SD x AEW Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 15, 2023.
WWE SmackDown
– LA Knight defeated The Miz In a post-match promo, LA Knight made it clear that he’s coming for the gold, no matter who holds it.
– Asuka faced Bayley. Shotzi appeared at ringside, and the distraction helped Asuka emerge victorious.
– Finn Balor faced AJ Styles. Damian Priest interfered during the bout. Styles took the fight to Dominik when he tried to get involved. Jimmy Uso came out and distracted Styles, and Balor capitalized by pinning Styles for the win.
——#JimmyUso just cost @AJStylesOrg the match…#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/flQodReif7
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Pat McAfee made his return, and when Austin Theory interrupted, The Rock came out to electrify the WWE Universe. After a confrontation with Theory, The Rock hit him with a Spinebuster and the People’s Elbow. McAfee also hit Theory with a People’s Elbow.
THE PEOPLE’S ELBOW! @TheRock #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/XQQvg1243a
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 16, 2023
– John Cena hugged The Rock backstage and welcomed him home.
“Welcome home”
What a moment between @TheRock and @JohnCena —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/sZbeHJZ5Ki
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Rey Mysterio agreed to give Santos Escobar a shot at the WWE United States Championship.
Woah!@EscobarWWE just asked @reymysterio for a shot at his #USTitle —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/WvPvbrUdWw
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford defeated Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde. After the match, Lashley and Rey Mysterio stared each other down, and Dawkins dropped the legend.
[Message sent]@fightbobby @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5mKvpsh8JR
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 16, 2023
– Michael Cole noted that Luke Gallows was injured.
– Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) appeared backstage, and Adam Pearce said they’ll be back in the ring in no time.
YES BOY!
Looks like #PrettyDeadly is ready to return to action —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/IekbqPR2UU
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Grayson Waller hosted The Grayson Waller Effect with John Cena as his guest. He insulted Cena, and Jimmy Uso interrupted. Uso told Cena nobody wanted him there. Solo Sikoa came out and attacked Cena, but AJ Styles made the save.
WHAT AN ENDING —@AJStylesOrg comes to the aid of @JohnCena and they take out #JimmyUso and @WWESoloSikoa!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dDqmVR6CmP
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Check out the card for the September 22 episode of WWE SmackDown here.
– Pat McAfee commented on his return.
EXCLUSIVE: @PatMcAfeeShow expresses his extreme gratitude for being allowed to have a front row seat for the electrifying return of @TheRock.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RCeDcOSfJH
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– The wrestling world reacted to The Rock’s return.
– Triple H shared a picture with Pat McAfee and The Rock.
Electrifying. #SmackDown @TheRock @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/Dj9uw81W5M
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 16, 2023
– Bayley expressed her frustration after her loss.
EXCLUSIVE: After @ShotziWWE surprised her and cost her the match, @itsBayleyWWE and @ImKingKota have some choice words for the likes of @WWEAsuka, Shotzi and @MsCharlotteWWE. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FSqpz3pqqv
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Santos Escobar and Rey Mysterio looked forward to getting revenge on Angelo Dawkin and Montez Ford.
EXCLUSIVE: Still reeling from the post match attack at the hands of @fightbobby and The #StreetProfits, @EscobarWWE and @reymysterio want their payback next week. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/y3R9l3z5b6
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
– Kit Wilson said it’s nearly time to “tag back in.”
Nearly time to tag back in! #YesBoy https://t.co/rDBwIdLWit pic.twitter.com/o63PArF7ZS
— Kit Wilson — (@KitWilson_PD) September 16, 2023
– Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain discussed his WWE fandom.
EXCLUSIVE: @Broncos Cornerback @PatSurtainll talks to @catherinekelley about his WWE fandom growing up as he attends his first WWE event.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FJ7wDWTgtG
— WWE (@WWE) September 16, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the September 15 episode of WWE SmackDown. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
AEW Rampage
– Swerve Strickland challenged The Elite (The Young Bucks and Adam Page) to face Mogul Embassy (Brian Cage and Gates of Agony) at Grand Slam.
The Mogul Embassy have some business to settle with the Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page, and have issued a GRAND challenge!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@swerveconfident @princekingnana @briancagegmsi pic.twitter.com/DgOMtdDC8m
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) dominated Lord Crewe and Damian Chambers.
Davis and Fletcher are refocused, remotivated, and just made a huge statement to the #AEW Tag Team Division!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @kylefletcherpro @DUNKZILLADavis pic.twitter.com/K141hNLDZo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– On QTV, Johnny TV commented on QT Marshall’s absence, and Harley Cameron nearly stabbed someone.
For the hottest scoops, and all the cutting-edge industry news, don’t miss the latest installment of #QTV!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@TheRealMorrison @itsdanni_ellexo @AaronSoloAEW pic.twitter.com/mTrAGDsAAH
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– Kris Statlander defeated Jade Cargill to retain the TBS Championship.
A tremendous display of respect and sportsmanship between Jade Cargill and Kris Statlander!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@callmekrisstat @Jade_Cargill pic.twitter.com/i84TeOiwuF
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– The Lucha Brothers (Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo) and The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy) beat Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, The Butcher and The Blade. Satnam Singh attacked The Hardys after the bell. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) came out and stood over The Hardys.
What is #TheRighteous doing out here?
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @DEATHxWALKS @NoNamexVincent @matthardybrand @jeffhardybrand pic.twitter.com/7TaWvf9A8p
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– Britt Baker set her sights on the TBS Championship.
“I am the definition of CHAMPION material.”
Dr. @realbrittbaker D.M.D is determined to make history, and has challenged the winner of tonight’s TBS Title Match between Champion Kris Statlander and former Champion Jade Cargill TOMORROW on #AEWCollision!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/yWrRZpX7zK
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– The Kingdom (Mike Bennett and Matt Taven) defeated Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal. After the match, Matt Taven made it clear that they wanted the ROH World Tag Team Championship, while Mike Bennett highlighted the importance of Neck Health Awareness Month.
The Kingdom are going after @AdamColePro and #AEW World Champion @The_MJF’s @RingOfHonor World Tag Team Titles!
They also want to make Neck Health Awareness Month a thing.
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @MattTaven @RealMikeBennett pic.twitter.com/opDKhJNCgG
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Cater) and Billy Gunn defeated Peter Avalon and The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum).
+ — + — = 1 – 2 – 3!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @platinummax @bowens_official @realbillygunn pic.twitter.com/fDtOnnWRqc
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– Anthony Bowens agreed to face a member of Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, and Alex Reynolds) after the trio confronted him, Caster, and Gunn.
#DarkOrder just crashed the Scissor Party!
And now a member of the #DarkOrder will challenge Anthony Bowens TOMORROW on #AEWCollision LIVE at 8/7C on TNT!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@platinummax @bowens_official @realbillygunn @SilverNumber1 @YTAlexReynolds @EvilUno pic.twitter.com/KcJde4VOI3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2023
– Darby Allin and Sting will face Christian Cage and Luchasaurus on AEW Rampage: Grand Slam.
– Britt Baker looked forward to her return to Penn State.
–STATE COLLEGE, PA
— TBS TITLE MATCH
—-WE AREGonna win the TBS Championship at home while @coachjfranklin and the boys grab the W on the road. —— pic.twitter.com/l12iCUvKZL
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) September 16, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the September 15 episode of AEW Rampage.
