QT Marshall Demands Respect, Rey Mysterio Beats Grayson Waller | WWE SD x AEW Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, August 25, 2023.
WWE SmackDown
– WWE United States Champion Rey Mysterio faced Grayson Waller. Austin Theory came out during the match, and Santos Escobar took the fight to him. Mysterio scored the win despite Theory’s attempted interference. WWE announced that Mysterio would defend the title against Theory at WWE Payback.
Santos Escobar fends off Austin Theory on the outside and Rey Mysterio gets the win over Grayson Waller!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/mMqq0jLSvz
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 26, 2023
– The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) faced the Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) in a Terry Funk Hardcore Match. Bobby Lashley came out during the match. Butch accidentally bumped into him, and Lashley stared him down. Lashley then interfered and attacked Butch. The Street Profits slammed Holland through the table for the win.
THROUGH THE TABLE! The Street Profits win! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/scpcRkmyWZ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 26, 2023
– IYO SKY successfully defended the WWE Women’s Championship against Zelina Vega.
And still! @Iyo_SkyWWE retains the WWE Women’s Championship!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/z41rtztiD0
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 26, 2023
This week, we lost two beloved members of the WWE family, Hall of Famer Terry Funk and the one and only Bray Wyatt.
Tonight, we pay tribute to their incredible careers. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/rekZls2GrF
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
– A video package highlighted the life and career of Bray Wyatt.
He’s got the whole world in his hands…
Thank you, Bray Wyatt. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aLSay3lYh1
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
– Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman appeared on-screen for the celebration of Bray Wyatt.
Braun Strowman and Erik Rowan during tonight’s tribute to Bray Wyatt —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Im2LDc4NC8
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) August 26, 2023
– A video package honored WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk.
We’re celebrating the amazing career of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk on #SmackDown!
Thanks to @CodyRhodes, we’re keeping the celebration going with a Terry Funk Hardcore Match TONIGHT! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/MQr4tiK9V0
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
– Tributes for Bray Wyatt aired throughout the show.
Some posts from around the WWE Universe remembering Bray Wyatt#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/i3wSU8exlw
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 26, 2023
– Cody Rhodes paid tribute to Terry Funk.
.@CodyRhodes celebrates the incredible career of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk with the WWE Universe. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/R87trnY73K
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
– LA Knight came to the ring and addressed Bray Wyatt’s passing. He said sometimes your greatest foes can be your greatest helpers. Knight stated that his heart broke for Wyatt’s family. Knight said “thank you, Bray.” He also discussed his feud with The Miz and challenged the former WWE Champion to a match. WWE confirmed the bout for WWE Payback.
“You know what he was doing? He was getting me ready for ANYTHING.” @RealLAKnight gets emotional as he pays tribute to Bray Wyatt. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KOV8wwrENE
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
– LA Knight defeated Finn Balor.
YEAH! @RealLAKnight gets the win! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ekDGzOLXcE
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) August 26, 2023
– Bray Wyatt’s lantern was in the ring, and fans chanted “Thank you, Bray,” as SmackDown came to an end.
The Fireflies are shining extra bright tonight.
Thank you, Bray Wyatt. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/F2GQwY3byy
— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2023
– Zelina Vega tweeted about how she paid tribute to Bray Wyatt; she painted his name on her shoulder.
Love you pic.twitter.com/n6o4lLQJZt
— — QUEEN ZELINA — (@ZelinaVegaWWE) August 26, 2023
– IYO SKY commented on her successful defense.
Defended OUR TITLE. ————#DamageCTRL #SmackDown #IYOSKY pic.twitter.com/7y8il6K4d6
— IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) August 26, 2023
– Top Dolla and other stars shared tributes to Bray Wyatt.
Thank You Bray… I love you. —-#RIPBrayWyatt #RIPBray #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/sxHOxihQP1
— Top Dolla —- (@AJFrancis410) August 26, 2023
– Check out the card for the September 1 episode of WWE SmackDown here.
AEW Rampage
– Jim Ross interviewed QT Marshall, who discussed his recent success in AAA. He made it clear that it’s time he gets the respect he deserves.
“I don’t have a degree from a university, but I have a PhD in Professional Wrestling: Passion, Heart & Determination to be the absolute best.”
AAA Latin American Champion QT Marshall sits down with Jim Ross!Watch #AEWRampage #FyterFest on TNT!@QTMarshall @JRsBBQ pic.twitter.com/kljFe3z5Ad
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
– Orange Cassidy defended the AEW International Championship against Aaron Solo. Harley Cameron distracted Cassidy during the match. When the referee wasn’t looking, Solo blasted Cassidy with one of her shoes. In the end, Cassidy emerged victorious and retained.
Harley Cameron pulls off a highly effective (and horrifying) distraction to change the match’s momentum.
Can Solo score the upset and win the #AEW International Title?
Watch #AEWRampage Fyter Fest on TNT!@OrangeCassidy @AaronSoloAEW @itsdanni_ellexo pic.twitter.com/AsngzKirKk— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
– QT Marshall successfully defended the AAA Latin American Championship against Gravity.
“Sorry!”
Watch #AEWRampage Fyter Fest on TNT!@QTMarshall @GravityLuchador pic.twitter.com/2DslBHmDtE
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
– AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida and Britt Baker faced Toni Storm and Saraya. Kris Statlander came out and carried Ruby Soho to the back. Saraya pinned Baker to win the bout. Saraya and Storm somewhat argued as they both raised the AEW Women’s World Championship.
We go off the air with a lot more questions than answers as we get closer to #AEWAllIn
Join us tomorrow at 8/7c when #AEWCollision is on @TNTDrama pic.twitter.com/FB7XeUk0iC
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) August 26, 2023
– A video package highlighted the match between CM Punk and Samoa Joe at AEW All In.
The #RealWorldChampion CM Punk puts the title on the line against the King of Television, #ROH World TV Champ Samoa Joe at #AEWAllIn LIVE on PPV THIS SUNDAY from Wembley Stadium in London at 6pm BST/1pm ET/10am PT!
— https://t.co/p1Cr3Sb7zg@CMPunk @samoajoe pic.twitter.com/riMtMocgIX
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
– Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, and Alex Reynolds) discussed their new focus. Uno vowed to rebuild with like-minded people.
“Is it really a bad thing if you do it for a good reason?”#DarkOrder are ready to REBUILD.
Watch #AEWRampage #FyterFest on TNT!@EvilUno @silvernumber1 @ytAlexReynolds pic.twitter.com/gHwfkxYRe8
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
– TNT Champion Luchasaurus scored a dominant victory, and Christian Cage watched on backstage.
The TNT Champion Luchasaurus with a dominant victory as Christian Cage, holding Luchasaurus’ TNT Title, watches from afar!
Watch #AEWRampage Fyter Fest on TNT!@luchasaurus @Christian4Peeps pic.twitter.com/ZF5QcfaHai
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
– Check out the card for the August 26 episode of AEW Collision here.
TOMORROW NIGHT on #AEWCollision, it’s the final stop before #AEWAllIn London as we have a jam-packed card on TNT!
Don’t miss Saturday Night #AEWCollision #FyterFest at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/Y9FtFsN1zm— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 26, 2023
Click here to catch up on our full coverage of the August 25 episode of AEW Rampage. For a full review of SmackDown and AEW Rampage, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
