Elton Prince’s Road To Recovery Continues, Jay Lethal Confronts Eddie Kingston | WWE SD x AEW Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 29, 2023.
WWE SmackDown
– A video package highlighted Elton Prince’s road to recovery as he continued his recovery.
#ELTONSTRONG@EltonPrince_PD @KitWilson_PD #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kHUxuSNPB4
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 30, 2023
– WWE announced that Jey Uso will face Damian Priest on the October 2 episode of WWE Raw.
– Dragon Lee appeared in the crowd, and Austin Theory shoved him.
Dragon Lee has been shown a lot in the crowd on the main roster. They showed a video package before this as well. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Q3lnUKFvtP
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) September 30, 2023
– Edge was removed from the opening intro of WWE SmackDown.
WWE has removed Edge from the Smackdown opening #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/24B0T7kj8X
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) September 30, 2023
– Grayson Waller hosted the Grayson Waller Effect with Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he made a mistake when he picked the Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins). The duo came out, but Lashley told them that they have to prove themselves if they wanted something from him.
Bobby Lashley gives an update on his relationship with The Street Profits@fightbobby #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tQKweUoDMl
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 30, 2023
– Rey Mysterio successfully defended the WWE United States Championship against Santos Escobar.
This is one of the most difficult matches of their careers. ––
Regardless of who wins, The #USTitle will remain with The LWO but only one of these men will be able to call themselves United States Champion —-
Who will it be? @ReyMysterio or @EscobarWWE?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wXrJ59jpEF
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– The Street Profits attacked Santos Escobar and Rey Mysterio. Bobby Lashley came out and applauded. Mysterio later challenged Lashley and the Street Profits to face him and LWO at WWE Fastlane.
An AMAZING moment between @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE RUINED by The #StreetProfits… —
At least someone is happy to see it.
Happy now, @fightbobby? —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/08m0uI9poC
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– Austin Theory faced Cameron Grimes. Some interference from Grayson Waller helped Theory clinch the win.
Just as @CGrimesWWE was gaining momentum on @_Theory1, @GraysonWWE was there to shut him down! —-
Thoughts on “A-Town Down Under?” #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/3cLbgusqdB
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman came to the ring. Heyman acknowledged Roman Reigns. Uso talked some trash, and Karl Anderson attacked him and Sikoa from behind.
How’s that feel, Jimmy @WWEUsos? —
After running his mouth about @JohnCena and @AJStylesOrg, The O.C.’s @MachineGunKA gets some payback! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kbjLDwR2Ok
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– Jimmy Uso defeated Karl Anderson. Anderson tried to take the fight to Jimmy Uso after the bell, but Solo Sikoa laid him out. Mia Yim came out and slapped Jimmy Uso.
“DAMN!”@MiaYim @WWEUsos #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/CzZ1LegZFG
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 30, 2023
– Charlotte Flair faced Bayley. Before the bell, Charlotte said she would challenge WWE Women’s Champion IYO Sky to a match at WWE Fastlane after she beat Bayley. Charlotte scored the win. Bayley vowed to end Charlotte, and Damage CTRL surrounded her, but Asuka made the save. Bayley announced that SKY will face both Asuka and Flair at WWE Fastlane.
— @itsBayleyWWE MADE IT OFFICIAL! —
At #WWEFastlane it’s going to be a TRIPLE THREAT MATCH for the WWE Women’s Championship! —@Iyo_SkyWWE vs. @MsCharlotteWWE vs. @WWEAsuka #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/T4ETJPy4hI
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa attacked Ashante “Thee” Adonis backstage.
“He will NOT be John Cena’s partner…YEET!” —
EVERY SINGLE PERSON on the roster has a target on their back tonight as #TheBloodline looks to take out ANYBODY who could potentially join @JohnCena at #WWEFastlane… #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SvfhI3LMZL
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– John Cena said he would fight Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa himself. When the duo beat up him, LA Knight made the save and signed the contract to be Cena’s partner at WWE Fastlane.
Michin (Mia Yim) commented on slapping Jimmy Uso.
For Aj. For Karl. And more to come if you keep messing with my boys. https://t.co/spxIaS9o3q
— Michin 미친 (@MiaYim) September 30, 2023
– Check out the card for the October 6 episode of WWE SmackDown here.
– In a SmackDown Exclusive, Dragon Lee commented on his appearance and looked forward to his match against Austin Theory.
EXCLUSIVE: @dragonlee95 discusses his admiration for @reymysterio, his intention to be completely impartial towards both @DomMysterio35 and @_trickwilliams at #NXTNoMercy, and how he will get payback on @_Theory1 for his cheap shot. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/QcpJF0s7Be
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
– In a SmackDown Exclusive, Charlotte Flair shared her thoughts on gettng a title match.
EXCLUSIVE: @MsCharlotteWWE says she’s known @itsBayleyWWE for a decade and she’s learned exactly how to get under her skin, which The Queen says has paid dividends because now she has a WWE Women’s Championship Match at #WWEFastlane. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HGeN1JqIJH
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the September 29 episode of WWE SmackDown. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
AEW Rampage
– Jay Lethal confronted Eddie Kingston and criticized him, as he claimed that he was unfit to be ROH World Champion.
Before @njpwglobal Strong Openweight AND @ringofhonor World Champ Eddie Kingston defends the #NJPW Strong Openweight Title against Rocky Romero TONIGHT on #AEWRampage, former #ROH World Champ @TheLethalJay had some choice words for the Mad King!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/UBxjY1jiGq
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) and Billy Gunn successfully defended the AEW World Trios Championship against The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) and Brother Zay.
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Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@platinummax @bowens_official @realbillygunn @MATTHARDYBRAND @JEFFHARDYBRAND @IsiahKassidy pic.twitter.com/336e0O7X8j
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
Hikaru Shida won and will now face #AEW Women’s World Champion Saraya at #AEWDynamite Title Tuesday on October 10th!
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@saraya @shidahikaru pic.twitter.com/bR6cK5iy1m
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– Eddie Kingston defeated Rocky Romero to retain the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship. Katsuyori Shibata confronted him after the bell.
We cannot WAIT for #AEWWrestleDream #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/L7eURSQNIp
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) September 30, 2023
– Two matches have been announced for AEW WrestleDream: Zero Hour.
– Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) hyped up their match against FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood).
“We’re going to burn down the legacy of 7-star FTR, and from the ashes, we will build our NEW EMPIRE.”
Aussie Open with a STATEMENT ahead of their #AEW World Tag Team Title Match against the Champs #FTR at #AEWWrestleDream THIS SUNDAY!@dunkzilladavis @kylefletcherpro pic.twitter.com/N0b61bHt3v
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– Andrade El Idolo commented on his loss to Jay White and looked forward to his match against Juice Robinson.
Andrade El Idolo poses a question to Juice Robinson, ahead of their battle set for Saturday Night #AEWCollision TOMORROW LIVE at 8/7c on TNT!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@AndradeElIdolo pic.twitter.com/xYaOhx53Ey
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) scored a dominant win against Caleb Crush and Gunnar.
#TheRighteous just sent a BIG message to #AEW World Champ @The_MJF!
Dig what what they’re saying?
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@DEATHxWALKS @NoNamexVincent pic.twitter.com/1kZEQs8R9s
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– A video package highlighted the history between Santana and Mike Ortiz.
Where do things go from here for Ortiz?
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT@ortiz_powerful pic.twitter.com/zl5hQ8iWQW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– Nick Wayne challenged Luchasaurus to a match at AEW WrestleDream: Zero Hour.
Nick Wayne has unfinished business with former TNT Champion Luchasaurus, and they are set to collide one-on-one LIVE at #AEWWrestleDream ZERO HOUR at 7pm ET/4pm PT!
https://t.co/cv0gudHtYE@thenickwayne pic.twitter.com/s1q5lxlphh
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– Zack Sabre Jr. discussed his match with Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream.
Zack Sabre Jr. has arrived in the United States early to send a message to The American Dragon Bryan Danielson, ahead of their bout at #AEWWrestleDream LIVE on PPV THIS SUNDAY at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@zacksabrejr pic.twitter.com/dzFt0tYtYQ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 30, 2023
– Tony Khan expressed his excitement about AEW WrestleDream.
Sometimes, in awe struck gratitude, I can’t believe I’m able to work in wrestling.
Tonight’s one of those times.
You won’t want to miss #AEWWrestleDream.
If you’re in Seattle, I promise you a great show
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if you can’t be here, join us on ppv on Sunday for the start of a new era— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) September 30, 2023
– A Julia Hart match was announced for the September 30 episode of AEW Collision.
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the September 29 episode of AEW Rampage.
