Sami Zayn And Solo Sikoa Win, The Trustbusters Leave HOOK An Envelope | WWE SD x AEW Rampage Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 30, 2022.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 30, 2022:
WWE SmackDown
-Representing The Bloodline, Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa formed a winning team on Friday. They defeated Ricochet and Madcap Moss on Friday. Sikoa put the exclamation point on the win by attacking Moss after the match.
The Enforcer! —@WWESoloSikoa #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/XM7tkS6CG8
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– Jey Uso gave Zayn a stern warning backstage by telling “The Honorary Uce” that he sees right through him and threating that he would “get” Zayn if he put the family in jeopardy.
“I see right through you @SamiZayn.”@WWEUsos #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aGAhOw6r4H
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– The show closed with another successful team-up, as Drew McIntyre joined forces with Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano to defeat Theory and Alpha Academy (Otis and Chad Gable). Earlier in the night, Gargano and Owens saved McIntyre from the latter trio when they beat up him after his match with Theory.
STUNNER. CLAYMORE. #SmackDown@FightOwensFight @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/mn0va0y1ZT
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– After the match, McIntyre whipped Theory with a strap to send a message to Karrion Kros.s.
.@DMcIntyreWWE just used @_Theory1 to send a message to @realKILLERkross ahead of their Strap Match next Saturday at #ExtremeRules! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/AKh2TQwdnb
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– Karrion Kross previewed his looming Strap Match against Drew McIntyre, and he promised to take the former WWE Champion to a point of no return.
“It’s time to change the timelines…” @realKILLERkross warns @DMcIntyreWWE of what’s to come in their Strap Match at #ExtremeRules. pic.twitter.com/ZpuBvAz1bX
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– Ronda Rousey picked up some momentum by defeating Natalya in a non-title match. After the bout, she brawled with SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan.
.@RondaRousey said: #ExtremeRules@YaOnlyLivvOnce said: TONIGHT!
The #SmackDown Women’s Champion can’t be held back! pic.twitter.com/pO2sqjis1k— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– Hit Row (Ashante “Thee” Adonis and Top Dolla) picked up another victory; this time, they beat Los Lotharios (Angel and Humberto).
Gotta watch out for the quick hands of B-Fab! —#HitRow continues to dominate on #SmackDown against #LosLotharios! pic.twitter.com/nOMyL5s5oq
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– Ronda Rousey previewed her upcoming Extreme Rules Match against Liv Morgan and claimed that she’s the most dangerous woman on the planet without any weapons.
“What do you think I’ll become when I’m welding a baseball bat?” @RondaRousey #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/NRiHIz389v
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– Kevin Owens bumped into Sami Zayn and told him that he needs a new shirt.
Hello, Old Friend.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/MQjMtDmifQ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– Sheamus confronted Imperium by himself, as Ridge Holland and Butch were stuck in Florida due to Hurricane Ian. The trio ganged up on “The Celtic Warrior”, but he proved that he wasn’t easy to put down.
“Is that all you got?”@WWESheamus #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/oc0ETv269x
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– Shotzi got her tank back ahead of her match against Bayley.
THE TANK IS BACK!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/L3FJF6YKgD
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– Bayley won the bout, but Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair came to Shotzi’s aid when “The Role Model” attacked her after the bell.
The EST has seen enough.@BiancaBelairWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wwWRCOFDhs
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– Another QR code, along with a sign in the crowd, offered plenty of clues about the White Rabbit.
– Max Dupri turned on the Maximum Male Models and made it clear that “he’d had enough.
“This ain’t for me anymore.”@MaxDupri #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/WV7AK3RFbY
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 1, 2022
– WWE commented on the passing of Antonio Inoki.
WWE remembers Antonio Inoki.
1943-2022 pic.twitter.com/I9JF377dLb— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– WWE also expressed its support of the American Red Cross and its relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
WWE is supporting the @RedCross and their relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Ian across Florida. Please join WWE in donating by texting Ian to 90999 to make a $10 gift today. pic.twitter.com/QLFSAbroBu
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Liv Morgan vowed to make Ronda Rousey respect her when they clash at WWE Extreme Rules.
#SmackDown Women’s Champion, @YaOnlyLivvOnce, says she is counting down the days until #ExtremeRules when she will make @RondaRousey respect her. pic.twitter.com/NH47m5ACHw
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2022
– After their succesful team-up, Johnny Gargano pointed out that he and Drew McIntyre were also a winning duo in the past. Years ago, they held the tag team titles in EVOLVE.
Glad I could pop over to #SmackDown to help out another old friend! pic.twitter.com/VlFTap7H5V
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) October 1, 2022
– Catch up with our coverage of WWE SmackDown here.
– Check out the card for next week’s episode here.
AEW Rampage
– The Trustbusters are seemingly trying to recruit FTW Champion HOOK. The group came to the stage and left him an envelope with his name on it. The fan-favorite star picked it up on his way to the back.
What IS the #Trustbusters agenda with @730Hook? #AEWRampage is on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/Bt3McuEp8l
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Before HOOK took the envelope, he beat up Ryan Nemeth and choked him out.
#FTW Champion @730Hook wasn’t about to let @ryrynemnem‘s comments go unchecked here in Philly! Watch #AEWRampage on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/HpPflhv0Dt
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) kicked off AEW Rampage with a successfull title defense. They retained their AEW World Tag Team Championship against The Butcher and The Blade and Private Party in a three-way match.
Mic Drop and #TheAcclaimed are STILL your #AEW World Tag Team Champions here on #AEWRampage! Tune in to @tntdrama right now!@Bowens_Official @PlatinumMax pic.twitter.com/gjRpMrR1Kg
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Austin and Colten Gunn, alongside Stokely Hathaway, mocked FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) and stated that they’re going to leapfrog in the chase tp earn a shot at the tag titles.
we don’t care what belts you carry…
all we want are the AEW tag team titles & according to how easy it’s been for teams in the past, we’ll just skip ya’ll in line —#AEWRampage https://t.co/DEgy7j2xlv
— NOT ass boy (@theaustingunn) October 1, 2022
– Thanks to a timely assist from Britt Baker, Jamie Hayer defeated Willow Nightingale in a hard-fought match.
An incredible victory for @jmehytr after a hard-fought war with @willowwrestles here on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/GvIAswuK5I
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Representing The Firm, Lee Moriarty picked up an impressive win against Fuego Del Sol on Friday. W. Morrissey added insult to injury by chokeslamming Fuego after the bell.
Border City Stretch locked in and @theleemoriarty continues to crank the submission after the bell! The Firm sending a message to the world with a dominant victory tonight on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/dsRR07Sd93
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Andrade El Idolo challenhed 10 to a match where, if the powerhouse loses, he must give his mask to El Idolo. 10 accepted but proposed his own stipulation; if Andrade loses, he must leave AEW for good.
If @AndradeElIdolo wins, 10 must take off his mask. If @pres10vance wins, Andrade El Idolo must leave #AEW for good! Tune in next FRIDAY at #AEWRampage LIVE from DC at 10/9c on TNT!
—https://t.co/UN1cNj1kQq pic.twitter.com/xZFiE1oiFd
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– TBS Champion Jade Cargill claimed that she hasn’t been getting any real competiton, and Nyla Rose interrupted her, setting the stage for a clash between the two.
TBS Champion @Jade_Cargill wants real competition? #NativeBeast @Nylarosebeast gladly steps up to the challenge! #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/btjbi7nvEI
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– In the main event, RUSH defeated John Silver, despite a valiant effort from the Dark Order member.
Bulls Horns by @rushtoroblanco to get the victory here on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/2nI2oI8DzY
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– After the main event, Hangman Page made the save when Andrade and RUSH attacked Silver and Alex Reynolds.
#Hangman @theadampage takes out @JoseAssistant, and now has his eyes set on @rushtoroblanco! And it is official – they will go one-on-one LIVE this Wednesday at the #AEWDynamite Anniversary show on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/27sL12CKPo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Hangman Page and Jon Moxey discussed their upcoming title match. The AEW World Champion noted that Page might be the future, but he’s the future. Page discussed the way the crowd’s support fires him up, only to realize that the bout will be in Moxley’s hometown of Cincinnati.
We can’t wait #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/VPI1WrDu3N
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) October 1, 2022
– WardJoe (Wardlow and Samoa Joe) commented on their alliance and claimed that, together, their power is limitless.
WarJoe is here to stay — #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/Ed5dkqd73X
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) October 1, 2022
– Anthony Bowens announced that The Acclaimed have a new move, fitting named “Scissor Me Timbers.”
New Move Alert —— It’s called….
Scissor Me Timbers https://t.co/hJqw5YPfPB
— Anthony Bowens (@Bowens_Official) October 1, 2022
– PAC will defend the AEW All-Atlantic Championship at AEW Battle of the Belts IV.
After Orange Cassidy’s injury at the hands of PAC, #BestFriends @trentylocks vows to hurt PAC & take his Title! #AEW All-Atlantic Championship: PAC (c) vs Trent Beretta next FRIDAY, Oct. 7th LIVE at 11/10c on #AEWBattleOfTheBelts IV! pic.twitter.com/eIjJCjOvF9
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Swerve Strickland was a guest at Rolling Loud, but he remains frustrated that The Acclaimed won the AEW World Tag Team Championship from Swerve in our Glory (Strickland and Keith Lee.)
.@swerveconfident was a special guest of rapper @iamkevingates at NYC’s @RollingLoud. While it was a welcomed distraction after losing the #AEW World Tag Titles to #TheAcclaimed, will Swerve try to cut WEDNESDAY’s #AEWDynamite National Scissoring Day Celebration short? pic.twitter.com/bsIKPEISET
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2022
– Check out the card for next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite here.
– Catch up on our live coverage of AEW Rampage by clicking here.
– You can also see a review podcast for both AEW Rampage and WWE SmackDown on our YouTube channel.