Here is your fight size update following AEW Rampage and WWE SmackDown on Friday, February 16, 2024
Below are highlights from both shows on Friday night.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Tonight's episode of SmackDown closed with The Rock officially joining The Bloodline. At the end of the night, when it came time for the members of the group to put up the acknowledgment finger, The Rock wound up looking like he was a member of the Bang Bang Scissor Gang because he had his guns up. On Twitter, both Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn reacted to this, and unfortunately for The Rock, they said they didn't have any more room in the Gunn Club.
Perhaps they're still mad about that Kiss My Ass Match The Rock had with Billy Gunn in 1999 at WWE SummerSlam.
GUNNS UP -- pic.twitter.com/YplAICK12p
— NOT ass boy (@theaustingunn) February 17, 2024
everyone wants to be in the bang bang gang…sorry kid, clubs full https://t.co/6ioD64eiIu
— colten gunn (@coltengunn) February 17, 2024
- Tonight's episode of SmackDown also saw Damage CTRL continue to target Bayley. Kairi Sane, Asuka, and IYO SKY also seem to have their sights set on Dakota Kai. Kai would go to Bayley for help but right now, the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble winner doesn't know who to trust.
"You better sleep with one eye open because we are coming for you." ----@KAIRI_official, @WWEAsuka and @IYOSKY_WWE just delivered a chilling message for @itsBayleyWWE and @ImKingKota.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jNWr2X5IBa
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
Should @itsBayleyWWE trust @ImKingKota? --#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/VgVo2hHKP2
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
- Bron Breakker is on SmackDown now.
WELCOME TO #SMACKDOWN @bronbreakkerwwe! ------
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
HUGE WIN FOR THE BLUE BRAND!! pic.twitter.com/cZiKsvJyJ8
- Logan Paul one his first-ever televised match against The Miz. He has now qualified for the Elimination Chamber Match.
- Tensions were RISING between LA Knight and Drew McIntyre during a backstage segment on February 16. Both men were once part of The Rising in TNA Wrestling. Now, they are ready to attack each other in order to get a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. Also, Drew McIntyre doesn't take kindly to being called old.
- Naomi and Tiffany Stratton also punched their tickets to the WWE Elimination Chamber PLE. Naomi did so with a new presentation, including new theme music.
TIFFANY EPIPHANY! @tiffstrattonwwe has the opportunity to become the youngest #WWEChamber winner in HISTORY! --#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jVYuZdcvvT
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
.@TheTrinity_Fatu is BACK and she's ON FIRE! ------
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
Is Naomi's next stop #WWEChamber: Perth or will @wwe_alba cut her comeback short? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/J7XmdBhhBT
- Kevin Owens kicked off the show by defeating Dominik Mysterio to earn his spot in the men's Elimination Chamber Match.
- Paul Heyman was spotted talking to Grayson Waller on February 16. Waller will be interviewing Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes during the WWE Elimination Chamber event as part of his talk show.
-- The OC is not fine. AJ Styles slapped Karl Anderson and it doesn't appear as though they are any closer to a resolution.
"@AJStylesOrg has clearly forgotten where he came from."
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
HE DID NOT LIKE THAT. --#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/09NA69OZJp
AEW Rampage
- Ahead of their big match with FTR on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli revealed that they are on the same wavelength and even know what each other is thinking.
Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli of the Blackpool Combat Club send a warning to FTR ahead of their Tag Team Match this Wednesday on Dynamite!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@JonMoxley @ClaudioCSRO @DaxFTR @CashWheelerFTR pic.twitter.com/ctqnFZoViE
- Toni Storm intends to show Deonna Purrazzo a thing or two about a thing or two when they wrestle at AEW Revolution on March 3.
Color me UNIMPRESSED.
— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) February 17, 2024
The only preview I got is a delusional, manic Champion cracking under the pressure of reality creeping in.#AEWRampage #AEWRevolution #Virtuosa --️ https://t.co/YdWaa6KISH
- Both women will be in action on Wednesday's Dynamite. Learn more here.
- Queen Aminata picked up her first victory in AEW with a win over Anna Jay. Now, she is officially All Elite.
…. Dad, I DID IT
— Queen Aminata クィーンアミナタ (@amisylle) February 17, 2024
-- Your “One and Only “ -- Queen Aminata is the FIRST EVER born African Woman Wrestler to sign to a Major Wrestling Promotion.
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- #historymaker #oneandonly #africanwomanwrestler #queenaminata #allelite https://t.co/Qoq8SZSA32
- The Bang Bang Scissor Gang (Anthony Bowens, Austin Gunn, Billy Gunn, Colten Gunn, Jay White & Max Caster) were all able to come together to defeat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, Evil Uno & John Silver), Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett & Satnam Singh with Billy Gunn and Austin Gunn working together as father and son should.
Father & Son in tandem! --@RealBillyGunn @theaustingunn #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/xvOd0sgAMg
— ------------------ ------ (@TheKamDreesen) February 17, 2024
- Dustin Rhodes teamed with Ross and Marshall Von Erich to pick up a big victory on February 16 in their home state of Texas.
Tonight on #AEWRampage two legendary Texas wrestling families teamed up for a trios win as #theNatural @dustinrhodes joined forces with the sons of Kevin Von Erich, @MarshallVonEric & @RossVonErich. pic.twitter.com/vHU7AhRjNo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
- Check out the loaded lineup for the February 24 AEW Saturday Collision.
- Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander weren't too happy with how Stokely Hathaway handled business on AEW Dynamite. However, it's all good now.
Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander weren't too happy with how Stokely Hathaway handled business this past Wednesday on #AEWDynamite.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@WillowWrestles @CallMeKrisStat @StokelyHathaway pic.twitter.com/ElHZ7L0m3a
- In the opening contest, Jeff Hardy and Sammy Guevara had a wild match. Unfortunately, Hardy suffered an injury toward the back end of the match. Learn more here. After the contest, Guevara was assaulted by Powerhouse Hobbs.
Powerhouse Hobbs with a SNEAK ATTACK on Sammy after his brutal no DQ match!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@sammyguevara @TrueWillieHobbs @TheDonCallis pic.twitter.com/fiGXQHcp2b
- Saraya has played Knifey Spoony before.
Ruby Soho may have known more than she was letting on to Saraya and Harley Cameron when it came to their actions against Angelo Parker.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @RealRubySoho @Saraya @itsdanni_ellexo @TheAngeloParker pic.twitter.com/62MRCHGBIi
- Brian Cage has his sights set on HOOK and no one else.
Can Brian Cage stay focused on HOOK during the All Star Trios Match THIS WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite?
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@BrianCagegmsi @PrinceKingNana @730HOOK pic.twitter.com/lst3bra6X3
- Oh my God that is Private Party and they are looking to get litty in the city.
After appearing on the most recent rankings, Private Party have a message for the Tag Team Division.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 17, 2024
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@IsiahKassidy @Marq_Quen pic.twitter.com/x8HAMETxkl