Wardlow Joins Forces With Samoa Joe, Michael Cole Mentions PWG | WWE SD x AEW Rampage Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 16, 2022.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, September 16, 2022:
WWE SmackDown
– Michael Cole referenced independent wrestling company Pro Wrestling Guerilla on commentary, as he noted that Sami Zayn and Ricochet faced each other there over a decade ago. He also announced that Erik is sidelined with a foot injury.
a wwe without vince feels like a fever dream sometimes bc wdym michael cole talked about PWG on FOX’s smackdown pic.twitter.com/GRx1vMcakG
— touch grass (@cheifstribal) September 17, 2022
– Solo Sikoa made history on Friday when he defended the NXT North American Championship on SmackDown. After he won the gold this past Tuesday on NXT 2.0, he defended the title, with some help from Sami Zayn, against Madcap Moss.
The Honorary Uce @SamiZayn helping @WWESoloSikoa keep the gold for #TheBloodline #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5MUZidLXiD
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– In the main event, four of SmackDown’s top teams battled it out for a shot at the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. In the end, the Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) defeated Imperium, the New Day, and Hit Row to score the win.
The #BrawlingBrutes have done it!
They will take on The @WWEUsos next week on #SmackDown for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship! pic.twitter.com/HcqlChd7iK
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Logan Paul opened the show and announced that he’s holding a press conference on Saturday. He dared Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns to come. Paul Heyman returned and told Paul that he’d have to “handle” him if he didn’t make the smart choice and pick a fight with someone else. Paul noted that he’d only need one lucky shot to beat Reigns. Sami Zayn tried to intervene and got dropped by a stiff punch from Paul.
“What if I land that one lucky shot on @WWERomanReign?”@LoganPaul #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/TB0rHMtzQf
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) September 17, 2022
– The broadcast team later confirmed that Reigns will attend the press conference.
BREAKING: @WWERomanReigns will be in Las Vegas TOMORROW for a press conference with @LoganPaul at 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT, LIVE on WWE’s social channels! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/2ObIVcRUbv
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Speaking of Zayn, he battled Ricochet in a singles match, and despite his best efforts, he came up short against “The Highlight of the Night”. During the match, Zayn confronted The Usos, who were at ringside.
Things are getting HEATED between @SamiZayn and Jey @WWEUsos —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tiSfcphan5
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– WWE SmackDown Champion Liv Morgan challenged Ronda Rousey to make their clash at Extreme Rules an Extreme Rules match.
#SmackDown Women’s Champion @YaOnlyLivvOnce has laid down the challenge to @RondaRousey for an Extreme Rules Match at #ExtremeRules! pic.twitter.com/zAEmskdml8
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– IYO SKY helped her Damage CTRL stablemate Bayley beat Raquel Rodriguez. After the match, Shotzi saved Rodriguez from a beatdown, seemingly turning face in the process.
#Shotzi has had enough of #DamageCTRL‘s actions and decided do something about it! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/vidvLPUhoQ
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Braun Strowman attacked the Maximum Male Models while they were debuting their back-to-school collection. Thanks to a distraction from Chad Gable, Otis blindsided Strowman. The duo attacked the big man, and Otis slammed him, but Strowman got right back up.
.@otiswwe just delivered a World’s Strongest Slam to Braun Strowman!!! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ySaZ4qIVhQ
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Karrion Kross discussed his most recent attack on Drew McIntyre and stated that he intends to keep the former WWE Champion in an endless loop of suffering.
– McIntyre responded and made it clear that he wants to fight Kross.
“Time is running out for you.”@DMcIntyreWWE is tired of the games from @realKILLERkross. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/GKWmmT5FMd
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Next week’s episode will feature the return of Roman Reigns.
– In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Chad Gable said he was proud of Otis after they executed their strategy when they attacked Strowman.
.@WWEGable expresses his pride for @otiswwe in their successful strategy to take out #BraunStrowman. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Qimv10Ht5f
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Rodriguez discussed her eventful night in a WWE Digital Exclusive. She noted that she was shocked when Shotzi came to her aid. Rodriguez also made it clear that she’s not done with Damage CTRL, and she intends to regain the gold with Aliyah.
Whilst coming up short against @itsBayleyWWE, @RaquelWWE states that she was as surprised as anyone when Shotzi came to her aid and vows that isn’t the end of her troubles with #DamageCTRL. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dZsqlHNl2p
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2022
– Check out our live coverage of WWE SmackDown by clicking here.
AEW Rampage
– In the main event, Samoa Joe successfully defended the ROH World Television Championship against Josh Woods. TNT Champion Wardlow made the save when Woods and Tony Nese attacked Joe after the match, setting the stage for a tag team showdown next week.
TNT Champion @RealWardlow interrupts the chaos and it seems an alliance has been established between Wardlow and #ROH World TV Champion @SamoaJoe, here on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! They will team up to face @TonyNese & @woodsisthegoods next week at #AEWRampage: #GrandSlam! pic.twitter.com/xJKCdffvGy
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Darby Allin picked up hard-fought win against Matt Hardy to kick off the show. After the bell, Brody King laid Hardy out. He then challenged Sting and Allin to a No Disqualification tag team match next week.
“You think just because you cut the head off the snake, there’s not plenty of venom left in the fangs!”#HouseOfBlack’s @BrodyxKing challenges @DarbyAllin & @Sting to face #HouseOfBlack in a No-DQ match next week at #GrandSlam at Arthur Ashe! Watch #AEWRampage on TNT right now! pic.twitter.com/pk7dlzS2xq
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Eddie Kingston cut a heated promo on Sammy Guevara ahead of their match next week.
A passionate @MadKing1981 calls out #JerichoAppreciationSociety‘s @sammyguevara before they collide at Grand Slam next week for #AEWRampage‘s 2-hour special!
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/1IU5wy9JbL
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Kingston elaborated on his message in some tweets, stating that his full message got cut for time. He gave Guevara credit for being a three-time TNT Champion but emphasized that he intends to walk away with a win.
I am also not dumb, I know Sammy will bring it to me. I know he would love to embarrassed me when I am home. He is a former 3 x tnt champ I get it. But here we,forgive me discovery. But with all due respect fuck him he ain’t embarrassing nobody. https://t.co/AAZLDbx4br
— Eddie Kingston #BlackLivesMatter (@MadKing1981) September 17, 2022
– Chris Jericho challenged ROH Claudio Castagnoli to a title match, saying that he’s never held the title in ROH and he wants his eighth world title reign.
“The one place I’ve never been World Champion is in @ringofhonor, and 7 (World Championships) isn’t enough for me… I’m going for the Ocho!”@IAmJericho challenges champion @ClaudioCSRO for the #ROH World Title at Arthur Ashe Stadium in NY! It’s #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/nQ0V1Q9DF3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Diamanté stepped up to TBS Champion Jade Cargill and challenged her to a match. She teased that she won’t be coming alone.
“If you wanted competition, all you had to do is ask.” @Diamantelax interrupts TBS Champ @Jade_Cargill promising to pull up & bring the “OG Baddie” to next week to Grand Slam! Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/ehjl9f37AO
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– In an exchange on Twitter, the challenger vowed to show Cargill who the “baddest bitch” really is.
I definitely got them metaphorical cojones grande if I do say so myself mamita —
Soon you’ll see just who THE Baddest Bitch is https://t.co/5AoIWF75XQ
— The —— (@DiamanteLAX) September 17, 2022
– Ricky Starks challenged Powerhouse Hobbs to a rematch of their clash at AEW All Out. He made it clear that Hobbs will have his full attention this time.
“I will see you personally in New York City.” No more talk, @starkmanjones has his target set on @TrueWillieHobbs.
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT pic.twitter.com/iptF7ZNA4I
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Check out the lineup for next week’s episode of AEW Rampage here.
– The Grand Slam edition of AEW Rampage will feature the Golden Ticket Battle Royal, where the winner will earn a shot at the AEW World Championship. Hangman Page and the Dark Order discussed the match backstage, with John Silver saying he’ll feel like he’s in a chocolate factory when he gets his golden ticket. Jose the Assistant kept trying to recruit 10, while RUSH vowed to eliminate them all.
Next week on #AEWRampage, the Grand Slam Golden Ticket Battle Royal will take place where one man will win a shot at the #AEW World Title! Seems like the entire locker room has their eyes on that Golden Ticket!
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT pic.twitter.com/8hcjrJdG7h
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Lance Archer commented on the news that he’ll make his return in the battle royal.
So many Bodies to THROW! #MurderhawkMonster is BACK!
Next Friday on @AEW #aewrampage pic.twitter.com/lxMLWH1xdc
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 17, 2022
So many Bodies to THROW! #MurderhawkMonster is BACK!
Next Friday on @AEW #aewrampage pic.twitter.com/lxMLWH1xdc
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 17, 2022
– Penelope Ford defeated Willow Nightingale to gain some momentum on Friday.
An impressive submission victory for the #SuperbadGirl @ThePenelopeFord! Watch #AEWRampage on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/vurpJKmQNV
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Ethan Page easily defeated Danhausen to begin the new chapter of his career, alongside Stokely Hathaway, with a victory.
A great first outing from #TheFirm‘s @OfficialEGO, as @StokelyHathaway watches on approvingly! It’s #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/oncv7l4yqO
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 17, 2022
– Danhausen seemingly commented on the loss in a tweet.
My body is conscious. My spirit is unclean. I am no longer fulfilled. Satisfy me. @AEW.
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) September 17, 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.
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