Roman Reigns Graces Us With His Presence, Serena Deeb Eyes ROH Gold | WWE SD x AEW Rampage Recap
Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, July 8, 2022:
WWE SmackDown
– Tonight featured the new-rare occurrence of Roman Reigns on WWE television. It’s still his island of relevancy and his focus is still on Brock Lesnar, but Austin Theory, with his Money in the Bank briefcase, is circling the waters. As seen in the opening segment. See the video above.
– Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ludwig Kaiser and as a result of his loss, Kaiser was the recipient of some chops from Gunther.
– Ronda Rousey defeated Natalya by submission.
– Maximum Male Models titillate your juices with their 2022 Tennis Collection
– Liv Morgan will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Ronda Rousey at SummerSlam.
– Madcap Moss makes a joke out of Theory
– The Usos dismiss Kayla Braxton’s questioning of the finish to their Money in the Bank match with The Street Profits after they defeat Los Lotharios by pinfall.
– The Viking Raiders defeated Jinder Mahal and Shanky by pinfall. The Vikings also held off an attack by The New Day after the match.
– Drew McIntyre beats Butch after Sheamus backs out last minute.
– Check out the full results for SmackDown at this link.
AEW Rampage
– In the opener, Eddie Kingston defeated Konosuke Takeshita. Later, Eddie Kingston challenged Chris Jericho to a Barbed Wire Deathmatch. That match will take place on Wednesday, July 20.
“Every drop of blood is a sin you committed, Chris.” After #JerichoAppreciationSociety’s assault last week against #EddieKingston’s friend @realrubysoho, @MadKing1981 vows to make @IAmJericho bleed for his transgressions.
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/Wt9aSaYAYt
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– Athena and Kris Statlander are ready to give Jade Cargill a real challenge.
.@AthenaPalmer_FG & @callmekrisstat refuse to move out of TBS Champion @Jade_Cargill‘s way without a shot at the TBS Championship! #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/ZhxChDU7f4
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– Gates of Agony defeated Jonathan Gresham and Lee Moriarty when Gresham abandoned Moriarty to join Tully Blanchard Enterprises.
After a shocking display of disrespect to tag team partner Lee Moriarty, @TullyBFTR may have just gained ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham as a client & @theleemoriarty gets his shot at the ROH World Championship next FRIDAY on #AEWRampage!
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/s4sDUgPMdx— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– Moriarty is already coming with the shots on Twitter following the betrayal.
Neither of y’all’s feet touch the floor when you sit down at a restaurant. https://t.co/qew2LjaWCI
— — TAIGASTYLE (@theleemoriarty) July 9, 2022
– Moriarty vs. Gresham is already announced for July 15’s Rampage. See what else has been announced here.
After ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham‘s shocking actions against tag team partner @theleemoriarty tonight on #AEWRampage, Moriarty has his eyes set on the ROH World Championship next FRIDAY on #AEWRampage!
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/SfEDB9I2Qy
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez defeated Kayla Sparks and Christina Marie. After the match, Deeb laid out Mercedes. It’s very clear, she wants Ring of Honor Women’s World Championship.
.@SerenaDeeb has her eyes fully locked in on that #ROH Women’s World Championship and is certainly not going to let champion @RealMMartinez break her focus on that goal. #AEWRampage is on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/BS3OSvo25M
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– A vignette aired for HOOK tonight.
What’s next for the Cold-Hearted, Handsome Devil @730HOOK?
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/q7BHo2bl1l
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– You can see what is announced for Wednesday’s Dynamite here.
– In the main event, Orange Cassidy defeated Tony Nese. Danhausen deserves some of the credithausen.
.@TonyNese nullifies the cursing power of @DanhausenAD here on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/ZTa377kjsH
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
– You can see the full results for Rampage here.
– You can also see a review podcast for both AEW Rampage and WWE SmackDown below:
