Sami Zayn Sends A Message To Jey Uso, Bandido And The Lucha Bros Win | WWE SD x AEW Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, June 9, 2023.
WWE SmackDown
– Sami Zayn delivered an emotional message to Jey Uso about the drama within The Bloodline. He told Jey to listen to his heart, and he stated that Paul Heyman was manipulative.
– Cameron Grimes attacked Baron Corbin backstage, as it was clear he wanted revenge on the former King of the Ring winner.
– WWE SmackDown kicked off with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa, but they were interrupted by Jey Uso. Jey said he didn’t know if he could forgive Solo for betraying Jimmy. Heyman told Jey he got it all wrong, as Jimmy made up his mind for both him and his brother. Heyman said that Roman Reigns wanted to groom Jey to be the next Tribal Chief. He got Jey a title match against WWE United States Champion and demanded his answer, but Jey said he’d get back to him.
Is @HeymanHustle telling the truth? @WWERomanReigns wants Jey @WWEUsos to be the NEXT Tribal Chief… —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/k8CcCWTLfw
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2023
– Santos Escobar defeated Mustafa Ali in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Escobar celebrated with the LWO after the match.
.@EscobarWWE is going to #MITB! ——
Can he win that life changing #MITB Contract in London on July 1st? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/azX0ojcYtY
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2023
– Butch faced Baron Corbin in a Money in the Bank qualifier. NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams were in the crowd, and Corbin was seemingly distracted by their presence. Butch scored the win. Corbin then argued with Hayes and Williams, and they had to be separated by security.
– NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn were confronted by WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Rousey threw down the gauntlet for a unification match, which was confirmed for the June 23 episode of SmackDown.
#WWENXT Women’s Tag Team Titles — WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles @IslaDawn and @wwe_alba seem more than ready for @RondaRousey and @QoSBaszler! —
UNIFICATION MATCH when?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/88AuvGYOQY
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2023
– A video package highlighted WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik, who passed away on June 7.
Take a look at some of the incredible highlights from the legendary career of WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik. pic.twitter.com/lv45Crrogz
— WWE (@WWE) June 9, 2023
– Bayley defeated Michin in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.
#BayleyInTheBank Pt. 2@itsBayleyWWE #MITB #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/BPWNxwM2QQ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– Scarlett blew powder in AJ Styes’ face, and Karrion Kross attacked him.
Tick Tock, @AJStylesOrg! @realKILLERkross @Lady_Scarlett13 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kkItRshdPk
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– Jey Uso told Paul Heyman he’d only return to The Bloodline if Heyman left.
– Asuka was presented with the new WWE Women’s Championship. Charlotte Flair returned and challenged her to a match, which was confirmed for the June 30 episode of WWE SmackDown. Flair stood tall after a brief brawl.
The Empress accepts @MsCharlotteWWE‘s challenge for the NEW WWE Women’s Championship.@WWEAsuka #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/NIYP7FW422
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– Bayley helped IYO SKY defeat Shotzi and qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
IYO is headed to #MITB!@Iyo_SkyWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/idVe1dBFjJ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– Grayson Waller was highlighted in a video package.
– When Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) and other tag teams confronted Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, Adam Pearce booked a tag team gauntlet match for the June 16 episode of SmackDown.
The #TagTeam Division is —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wYpl04X8CA
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– In a chaotic main event, Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson), Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy Uso interfered, and Austin Theory beat Jey Uso to retain the WWE United States Championship. Jey walked away after the match, as he clearly hadn’t made a decision about his place in The Bloodline.
Who is to blame for Jey @WWEUsos‘ loss?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JMDZgIbTt3
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– Bianca Belair made it clear that she was frustrated after Adam Pearce set up a title match between Asuka and Charlotte Flair.
A lot of pressure on @ScrapDaddyAP tonight —@BiancaBelairWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ilaqxVuejH
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 10, 2023
– Santos Escobar discussed qualifying for the Money in the Bank Match in a SmackDown Exclusive.
EXCLUSIVE: @EscobarWWE gets acquainted with some ladders as he celebrates his win over @AliWWE to earn his way into his first #MITB Ladder match.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/E70PI3lrIy
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2023
– Check out the card for the June 16 episode of WWE SmackDown here.
Catch up on our coverage of WWE SmackDown here.
AEW Rampage
– A distraction from The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy) and Isiah Kassidy helped Bandido and The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) defeat Ethan Page, Lee Moriarty, and Big Bill.
.@MATTHARDYBRAND, @JEFFHARDYBRAND & @IsiahKassidy wanted to remind Ethan Page of a crucial detail.
WATCH #AEWRampage on TNT@ReyFenixMx @PENTAELZEROM @bandidowrestler @theleemoriarty @OfficialEGO @TheCaZXL pic.twitter.com/tDUjtFto2G— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– The latest edition of QTV hyped up Powerhouse Hobbs and what he’ll bring to AEW Collision.
#QTV has an announcement: On tonight’s #AEWRampage, @TrueWillieHobbs will give the fans a live preview of what #AEWCollision is all about.@QTMarshall @itsdanni_ellexo @AaronSoloAEW
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/tUQPIjRaPf
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– Skye Blue defeated Britt Baker, Nyla Rose, and Mercedes Martinez to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship.
Congratulations @Skyebyee!
What a win tonight in the main event of #AEWRampage!
She’s earned that title shot Wednesday!This Wednesday, 6/14
Washington DC @CapitalOneArena
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
Live on TBS at 8pm ET/7pm CTAEW Women’s World Title
Toni Storm vs. Skye Blue pic.twitter.com/r20z8Ne4Jq— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) June 10, 2023
– The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) and Billy Gunn defeated Spanish Announce Project (Luther, Serpentico, and Angelico).
The Acclaimed regain their momentum!
WATCH #AEWRampage on TNT@PlatinumMax @RealBillyGunn @Bowens_Official @KingSerpentico @AngelicoAAA #DrLuther pic.twitter.com/i26hbWKhaC— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– A video package hyped up AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2.
On Sunday, June 25th, the #ForbiddenDoor will open yet again!@bryandanielson vs @rainmakerXokada@WillOspreay vs @KennyOmegamanX#ForbiddenDoor LIVE on PPV from the @ScotiaBankArena in Toronto, Canada! #AEWxNJPW pic.twitter.com/YpEdb3aIyc
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– Powerhouse Hobbs picked up a dominant win against Caleb Crush.
Spine on the pine!
WATCH #AEWRampage on TNT@TrueWillieHobbs pic.twitter.com/pYr8ba6ya8— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– Arn Anderson was asked to give an update on Brock Anderson. He vowed to get revenge on Christian Cage and Luchasaurus. TNT Champion Wardlow announced that he will face Jake Hager on the June 14 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Before @TheArnShow can send a message to @Christian4Peeps and @luchasaurus, @RealWardlow will face @RealJakeHager in a TNT Title Open Challenge!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/KcBTxj0HO3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– Karen Jarrett called out Aubrey Edwards. Mark Briscoe announced that he, Aubrey, and Papa Briscoe will face Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, and Jay Lethal.
Just announced! @RealJeffJarrett, @KarenJarrett, and @theLethalJay will face @SussexCoChicken, @RefAubrey, and #PapaBriscoe in an officially sanctioned mixed trios match!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/IKiENbk0VV
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– Ethan Page commented on his loss.
Tonight on #AEWRampage … I didn’t want to wear the armbands
I think they’re stupid
But I do have to thank @MATTHARDYBRAND @JEFFHARDYBRAND & @IsiahKassidy for teaching me how to do this move.
Idk how to spell it.
Anyways. Back to being miserable. pic.twitter.com/apwjIwtrXA
— “All Ego” Ethan Page (@OfficialEGO) June 10, 2023
– Mark Briscoe discussed the news that he will team up with Aubrey Edwards in a trios match.
It’s official! Papa Briscoe, Mark Briscoe & @RefAubrey are set to face @RealJeffJarrett, @TheLethalJay & @KarenJarrett!@LexyNair caught up with @SussexCoChicken after #AEWRampage, to find out what he has in store for The Jarretts & Lethal! pic.twitter.com/1MV4UyU5BL
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 10, 2023
– Check out the card for the June 14 episode of AEW Dynamite here.
Catch up on our coverage of AEW Rampage here. For a full review of WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.