Nick Aldis Doesn’t Back Down From Roman Reigns, Chaotic Brawl, Vikingo Retains | WWE SD x AEW Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, December 22, 2023.
WWE SmackDown
– Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns spoke with General Manager Nick Aldis. Reigns told Aldis he should run his ideas by him. Aldis said the buck stopped with him, and he was the sharp end of the stick on SmackDown.
“Everything goes through me.” —@WWERomanReigns isn’t happy with how @RealNickAldis is running #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OrzsinRhh7
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
– AJ Styles faced Solo Sikoa. Roman Reigns attacked AJ Styles and forced the disqualification. Styles brawled with Reigns and Sikoa. Randy Orton joined the fight, as did Jimmy Uso. LA Knight came down and helped Orton clear the ring of The Bloodline. Orton, Styles, and Knight brawled as the show came to an end.
“THIS HAS BECOME A NIGHTMARE FOR ROMAN REIGNS!”
Despite their differences @AJStylesOrg, @RealLAKnight and @RandyOrton all have one thing in common… they want to take down #TheBloodline. —
Who will be the one to face @WWERomanReigns at #RoyalRumble? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/LkI0ufYWAV
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
– Dragon Lee successfully defended NXT North American Championship against Butch.
THIS MATCH IS INCREDIBLE! ——@dragonlee95 @PeteDunneYxB #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ibjBdr0ckH
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
– AJ Styles came to the ring and noted that Randy Orton and LA Knight both wanted a shot at Roman Reigns. He stated that he was first in line. LA Knight interrupted and said Styles could have Reigns after he got him first. Styles noted that Knight stepped over him to get his first match against Reigns. Randy Orton joined them and stated that nothing would stop him in his quest for revenge. Nick Aldis stopped them and announced a Triple Threat match between the three for SmackDown: New Year’s Revolution.
At #SmackDown: New Year’s Revolution it’ll be: @AJStylesOrg vs. @RealLAKnight vs. @RandyOrton —
Winner gets @WWERomanReigns at #RoyalRumble! ——
Thank you, @RealNickAldis. pic.twitter.com/WgxdjYUNQ8
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
Kevin Owens is headed to the finals of the US Championship Tournament. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/7LWosy9E6f
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) December 23, 2023
Clearly @AJStylesOrg and The O.C. are not on good terms…
What has gotten into him? —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/82caRVuYyy
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
– Bobby Lashley faced Santos Escobar in the WWE United States Championship Tournament. Masked men interfered and helped Escobar score the win. They unmasked and revealed themselves to be Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza.
Santos found himself a new family! —@EscobarWWE @humberto_wwe @AngelGarzaWwe #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/MhhfE5D1A3
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 23, 2023
– Bianca Belair, Michin, Zelina Vega, and Shotzi faced Damage CTRL in a Holiday Havoc Tag Team Match. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre interfered, and Michin pinned SKY for the win.
We don’t think @IslaDawn and @wwe_alba were on #DamageCTRL‘s Christmas list! —-#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JvFaTUPrtw
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
– Karrion Kross delivered a cryptic message and teased that he needed authors.
[SPEECHLESS –]@realKILLERkross @Lady_Scarlett13 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lukgjJQ6og
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 23, 2023
– Nick Aldis told Butch to find a partner for a match against Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) at SmackDown: New Year’s Evil.
#SmackDown: New Year’s Revolution just keeps getting better and better! ——
Who will @PeteDunneYxB get to be his tag team partner against #PrettyDeadly? pic.twitter.com/s6oEk0iAch
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
– WWE United States Champion Logan Paul targeted Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar in a promo.
The Maverick isn’t impressed…@LoganPaul #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Jlz6n6hlbb
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 23, 2023
– Santos Escobar commented on his alliance with Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza.
L. W. O.
Legado. World. Order.
–– POR. LA. RAZA. pic.twitter.com/dlCx7mzspJ— SANTOS ESCOBAR—— (@EscobarWWE) December 23, 2023
– Carmelo Hayes shared his thoughts after his loss.
Back to back weeks on #SmackDown . Win or lose, still holding my head high.
What’s meant for me will be mine. —
— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) December 23, 2023
– Check out the card for WWE SmackDown: New Year’s Evil here.
– Michin looked forward to her upcoming title match.
NEW YEARS REVOLUTION, POP OFF!!!!
Let me show you what Michin can really do. Dont worry, Iyo-San. I haven’t forgotten the scar you gave me on my face. #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/gZurw7xUDJ
— Michin 미친 (@MiaYim) December 23, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the December 22 episode of WWE SmackDown. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
AEW Rampage
– El Hijo del Vikingo defeated Black Taurus to retain the AAA Mega Championship.
A much deserved standing ovation for an amazing main event on #AEWRampage
We’re back LIVE tomorrow night at 8/7c for #AEWCollision Holiday Bash on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/s4zxlEYAze
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) December 23, 2023
– Orange Cassidy successfully defended the AEW International Championship against Rocky Romero.
Orange Cassidy and Rocky Romero are going blow for blow!
Watch #AEWRampage #HolidayBash on TNT!@OrangeCassidy @AzucarRoc pic.twitter.com/USNZziBamw
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 23, 2023
– A video package highlighted how AEW and Jazwares teamed up with Toys for Tots.
Together with @Jazwares and @TBSNetwork, #AEW has partnered with @ToysForTots_USA this holiday season, to send over $1 Million worth of AEW toys directly into the hands of families that need it most! pic.twitter.com/vx02kXoGMS
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 23, 2023
– The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) defeated The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy).
Skullduggery wins the day as The Kingdom steal the win#AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/asrZX1E8Fi
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) December 23, 2023
– Stokely Hathaway confronted Kris Statlander backstage and tried to stir up some controversy.
What business does Stokely Hathaway have with Kris Statlander?
Watch #AEWRampage #HolidayBash on TNT!@CallMeKrisStat @StokelyHathaway @WillowWrestles pic.twitter.com/mypkwrUzlo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 23, 2023
– Brian Cage hyped up his match against Keith Lee on AEW Collision.
What’s a holiday meal without some MEAT? Brian Cage and Keith Lee clash TOMORROW on #AEWCollision on TNT!
Watch #AEWRampage #HolidayBash on TNT!@PrinceKingNana @BrianCageGMSI @RealKeithLee pic.twitter.com/JfElgwSvk3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 23, 2023
– Ruby Soho was approached by Angelo Parker, who asked her out for a drink. Saraya interrupted and apologized to Soho. She said she supported Soho’s relationship with Parker but told Angelo she hated him once Ruby left.
Did Christmas come early for Ruby Soho and Cool Hand Ang or will Saraya play the Grinch?
Watch #AEWRampage #HolidayBash on TNT!@RealRubySoho @TheAngeloParker @Saraya @ReneePaquette pic.twitter.com/TRGM4bYBgj
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 23, 2023
– Roderick Strong continued to claim that MJF was The Devil.
Is Roderick Strong too focused on #TheDevil instead of #TheKingdom’s Match tonight? THAT’S STUPID!
Watch #AEWRampage #HolidayBash on TNT!@MattTaven @RealMikeBennett @RoderickStrong pic.twitter.com/mOBBjAChSH
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 23, 2023
– Skye Blue picked up a win in singles action when she faced Queen Aminata.
.@Skyebyee with a statement and a victory on #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/Zjr2n4KWFV
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) December 23, 2023
– Brian Cage wished everyone a merry Meatmas.
Merry meatmas. Let’s go! https://t.co/DfYk58UL5H
— Brian Cage (@briancagegmsi) December 23, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the December 22 episode of AEW Rampage.
