Dragon Lee Defeats Cedric Alexander, Orange Cassidy Wears A Suit | WWE SD x AEW Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, October 27, 2023.
WWE SmackDown
– Cedric Alexander introduced himself to Dragon Lee and challenged him to a match. Lee then scored the win in a hard-fought bout.
This is INCREDIBLE! These two have been back and forth the whole match! ——
Who do you think will get the W? @dragonlee95 or @CedricAlexander?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/WieqCSNJdp
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– Shotzi took on Chelsea Green and scored the victory.
Huge win for @ShotziWWE —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/X1s9HuzpGj
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) October 28, 2023
– Logan Paul briefly stared down Kevin Owens.
.@LoganPaul — @FightOwensFight #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Fpo2GOMrRu
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– LA Knight and Roman Reigns signed the contract for their match at WWE Crown Jewel. Knight interrupted Reigns’ entrance and sat at the head of the table. Reigns criticized Knight by questioning whether he had ever had a title match before. Knight took some shots at Reigns. The champion attacked him. Knight fought back, and Jimmy Uso blindsided Knight. Knight slammed him through a table.
“I’m the Head of the Table so ACKNOWLEDGE ME!”@WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/MRYAW2VmDL
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 28, 2023
– Carlito replaced Rey Mysterio and teamed up with Santos Escobar to face The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins). The Street Profits debuted a new theme song. Logan Paul attacked Mysterio backstage, and Carlito went to check on him. Left by himself, Escobar was outnumbered, and The Street Profits scored the win.
WHAT!? @LoganPaul just hit @reymysterio with that POWERFUL right hand! —
With @Litocolon279 running to Rey’s aid, can @EscobarWWE take out The #StreetProfits alone? —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/K2g610joqq
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– Natalya will face Chelsea Green on the October 30 episode of WWE Raw.
– Roman Reigns took a shot at the Green Bay Packers. He then scolded Jimmy Uso for running the wrong play and told Uso to handle LA Knight.
#JimmyUso is pure comedy! —@WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/huoaR0I6qg
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) October 28, 2023
– John Cena came to the ring and looked ahead to his match with Solo Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel. He said he felt like he was in danger of losing the fans’ support at WWE Crown Jewel. Cena called the match a must-win. Paul Heyman interrupted and thanked Cena for his contributions. Heyman praised Cena and said he could have had a lengthy career, but then he upset The Bloodline. Sikoa came out and leveled Cena with a Samoan Spike.
SAMOAN SPIKE! —- Down goes @JohnCena!
Is Cena prepared for his match against @WWESoloSikoa at #WWECrownJewel? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hfMWgf0Auo
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– Kevin Owens got into a confrontation with Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. He dropped both of them with one punch.
ONE FIST.
ONE PUNCH.
BOTH FACES.You might want to some ice on that @GraysonWWE and @_Theory1… ––#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wlEBjAEuG6
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– Bianca Belair shared her thoughts on her return. She said she was consumed by vengeance, as she wanted to get back at Damage CTRL (IYO SKY, Bayley, and Dakota Kai). Belair announced that she will face WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY at WWE Crown Jewel.
This is the maddEST we’ve seen @BiancaBelairWWE in a long time! —-
Can she reclaim the WWE Women’s Championship when she goes one-on-one with @Iyo_SkyWWE at #WWECrownJewel? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tl1xXVxzns
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– Bayley finally got to beat up “Michael Cole” in a wholesome moment.
– LA Knight defeated Jimmy Uso. He then dropped Roman Reigns with a BFT after the bell.
OMG! This was NOT the ending to #SmackDown that The Tribal Chief was hoping for…@RealLAKnight isn’t playing around, will he be the man that finally defeats @WWERomanReigns and leaves #WWECrownJewel as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion? —-#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Ldy9k8QpRX
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
– Check out the card for the November 3 episode of WWE SmackDown here.
– Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) attakced The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) in a SmackDown Exclusive.
EXCLUSIVE: @EltonPrince_PD and @KitWilson_PD attack @PeteDunneYxB and @RidgeWWE as they are enjoying a beverage. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/AVcVVMiXLv
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the October 27 episode of WWE SmackDown. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
AEW Rampage
– AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy wore a suit to a press conference ahead of his match with Claudio Castagnoli.
Ahead of the #AEW International Title Match between @OrangeCassidy (c) & @ClaudioCSRO THIS WEDNESDAY, #AEW CEO & GM @TonyKhan held a special press conference with Champion & Challenger, to address members of the media
Don’t miss Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite LIVE at 8/7c on TBS pic.twitter.com/jGxaMzz9mT— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– AEW TBS Champion Kris Statlander tried to check in on Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale.
TBS Champion Kris Statlander just wants to check in on her friends Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale, ahead of their 4-Way Battle on Friday Night #AEWRampage!
Tune in to TNT right now@callmekrisstat @skyebyee @willowwrestles pic.twitter.com/YnO4ahLn2p
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– Mike Santana defeated Ortiz in a No Disqualification Match.
It’s the end of an era.
Santana and Ortiz are no more.
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@ortiz_powerful @santana_proud pic.twitter.com/52NaJ8ox0y
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– Sonjay Dutt tried to speak with Ortiz.
What does Sonjay Dutt want with Ortiz?
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@ortiz_powerful @sonjaydutterson pic.twitter.com/S6cf1X5sfe
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– Mark Briscoe returned and attacked Kip Sabian.
MARK BRISCOE IS BACK!!!
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@SussexCoChicken pic.twitter.com/DkE2eGg7PC
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– A video package hyped up the AEW World Championship match between MJF and Kenny Omega. During the video, Jay White confronted Omega, and MJF rejected Don Callis.
“MJF already has the title, can he take the record from Kenny Omega?”
An #AEW World Title Match of epic proportions, it’s MJF (c) vs. Kenny Omega TOMORROW NIGHT on Saturday Night #AEWCollision LIVE at 8/7c on TNT.@The_MJF @KennyOmegaManX pic.twitter.com/BCH7yjJJvQ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
Abadon pulled off the upset!
She will now face the #AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shiday TOMORROW NIGHT on #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@abadon_AEW @ShidaHikaru pic.twitter.com/7xNI7PsE2R
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– Konosuke Takeshita beat Kyle Fletcher.
Unbelievable display of Fighting Spirit from Takeshita and Fletcher!
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@Takesoup @kylefletcherpro pic.twitter.com/C49Es8raXg
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– Kyle Fletcher attacked the Don Callis Family. Powerhouse Hobbs overpowered him and spoke with Fletcher. Callis then offered Fletcher a spot as his apprentice, and they walked away together.
Don Callis wants Kyle Fletcher to be his apprentice?
Are we looking at the newest member of the Don Callis family?
Watch #AEWRampage ON TNT!@Takesoup @kylefletcherpro @TheDonCallis pic.twitter.com/XAf7Y6f38M
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
– Don Callis recruited Angelo Parker and Matt Menard.
Distractions from every direction seem to be popping up for former JAS members, as they help @annajay___ prepare for her 4-way battle on #AEWRampage
Watch TNT right now!@TheDaddyMagic @TheAngeloParker @realjakehager @garciawrestling @TheDonCallis @realrubysoho pic.twitter.com/kUDuDi3IUC
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2023
SURPRISE! National 69 Day is NEXT SATURDAY!
Bring your signs to the 69 capital of the country, Wichita, KS! —-#AEWCollision#MicDrop —- https://t.co/3Cgq0mJYTZ
— ”Platinum” Max Caster (@PlatinumMax) October 28, 2023
– Check out the card for the October 28 episode of AEW Collision.
– Don Callis hyped up the Don Callis Family.
Takeshita, Hobbs, Ospreay, Guevara and now my precocious young apprentice Kyle Fletcher. Never has so much young incredible talent been assembled in one family. We are the most impressive wrestling family in history. You cannot name one family that is even close https://t.co/YNTbGdAQBU
— The Invisible Hand (@TheDonCallis) October 28, 2023
– Mike Santana commented on his win over Ortiz.
It’s over…#AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/2QE6PYfCX8
— Mike SANTANA—- (@Santana_Proud) October 28, 2023
– Abandon commented on their return.
Return of The Living Dead– https://t.co/6YqmF0MNJd
— Abadon_AEW (@abadon_AEW) October 28, 2023
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the October 27 episode of AEW Rampage.