Big E Named Honorary Pace Car Driver For Daytona 500, Jay White Makes AEW In-Ring Debut | Fight Size
Here is your post-WWE/AEW fight size update for Friday, February 18, 2022.
WWE SmackDown
– During a show opening contract signing, it was revealed that Ronda Rousey would have to fight at Elimination Chamber with one arm tied behind her back.
.@RondaRousey & @NaomiWWE set the tone for #WWEChamber! @SonyaDevilleWWE @MsCharlotteWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/4OK2ar4Lb8
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2022
– In the opening match of the night, Ricochet pulled out a big victory over Sheamus.
——#SmackDown @KingRicochet @WWESheamus pic.twitter.com/XrHmSuZ5Nw
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2022
– Ivar defeated Jey Uso via disqualification after Jimmy broke up a pin that seemed destined to end the match.
.@Ivar_WWE with a of his own!#SmackDown @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/AT8FKap1h9
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2022
– Big E was announced as the honorary pace car driver for this Sunday’s Daytona 500.
.@WWEBigE will be the honorary pace car driver at Sunday’s #DAYTONA500!#SmackDown @FOXTV pic.twitter.com/yJXF3T0Yiy
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2022
– After targeting the champion’s knee for the majority of the match, Sami Zayn was able to pin Shinsuke Nakamura and capture the Intercontinental Title for the third time in his career.
Eat your heart out, @realjknoxville! We’ve got a new Intercontinental Champion! #SamiZaynForever #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hrnmIaa9Or
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2022
– Roman Reigns and Goldberg had a face-to-face encounter ahead of their clash at Elimination Chamber. Goldberg said that when it comes to the Universal Championship, he’s next.
“When it comes to the Universal Championship, I’M NEXT!” @Goldberg is ready to face @WWERomanReigns at #WWEChamber! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/I8J7d0tO9n
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2022
AEW Rampage
– He needed a low-blow to do it, but Adam Cole defeated Dark Order’s 10 in the opening match on Rampage.
.@adamcolepro sneaks in the low-blow on @pres10vance on the path to victory! Tune in to #AEWRampage SLAM DUNK right now on @TNTdrama! pic.twitter.com/kBqqNRA75z
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2022
– Powerhouse Hobbs defeated Dante Martin to qualify for the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match. He joins Keith Lee and Wardlow in the March 6 bout.
SLAM.DUNK. #PowerhouseHobbs @truewilliehobbs sends @lucha_angel1 flying! Tune in to #AEWRampage SLAM DUNK right now on @TNTdrama! pic.twitter.com/lg9wnxHx9i
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2022
– Jade Cargill was approached by Matt Hardy backstage and agreed to defend her TBS Championship against The Bunny next Wednesday on Dynamite.
It’s all about that money match between #AHFO’s #TheBunny (@alliewrestling) vs. reigning TBS Champion @Jade_Cargill next week!
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage SLAM DUNK on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/euSXZjCVLZ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2022
– Serena Deeb made quick work of Angelica Risk in the Professor’s 5-Minute Rookie Open Challenge.
#TheProfessor @serenadeeb applies the Serenity Lock scores another win! Tune in to #AEWRampage SLAM DUNK right now on @TNTdrama! pic.twitter.com/z3gpXDw9UW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2022
– In the main event, Jay White made his AEW in-ring debut, defeating Trent Beretta.
BLADE RUNNER! #Switchblade @JayWhiteNZ takes home the victory at #AEWRampage SLAM DUNK on TNT tonight! What a war between these two and what a night of action it’s been! pic.twitter.com/Unu8f51cIk
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 19, 2022