Here is your post-WWE/AEW fight size update for Friday, May 27, 2022.
AEW Rampage
- Rampage kicked off with Bryan Danielson scoring a win over Matt Sydal.
- The Young Bucks came out for their match dressed as Matt and Jeff Hardy. They even brought the real-life Gangrel along to recreate The New Brood. They would attack Gangrel after their win, but were chased away by Matt and Jeff.
The @youngbucks ?!?! with @gangrel13, make their way to the ring! It’s #AEWRampage LIVE on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/KmWT4H9Mkx
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 27, 2022
- Darby Allin challenged Kyle O'Reilly to a match at Double or Nothing as he seeks revenge for O'Reilly injuring Sting.
- Despite being attacked by Gunn Club ahead of his match, Dante Martin was still able to pick up the win over Max Caster.
- After being presented with a new TNT Championship, Scorpio Sky was interrupted by Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, and Frankie Kazarian, who broke into American Top Team's gym. They would proceed to steal a few belts and leveraged them into a Mixed Trios Match at Double or Nothing.
TNT Champion @ScorpioSky challenges those 'scumbags' @SammyGuevara, @TayConti_ and @FrankieKazarian to a mixed trios match THIS SUNDAY at #AEWDoN Double or Nothing, with @OfficialEGO and @PaigeVanZant by his side! pic.twitter.com/LvFBvr8vRg
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 27, 2022
- In the main event, Ruby Soho defeated Kris Statlander to advance to the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
And @realrubysoho advances in to the finals of the #OwenHart Foundation Women's Tournament against Dr. @realbrittbaker DMD, after an incredible battle with @callmekrisstat! Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/HCL3sBQhoz
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 27, 2022
WWE SmackDown
- The show kicked off with The Usos commemorating 12 years in the WWE, saying they never needed anyone's help. They were then attacked by Riddle and Shinsuke Nakamura, setting up a Championship Contender's Match for Raw on Monday.
.@ShinsukeN & @SuperKingofBros send a message to the @WWEUsos!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dpzexdcSvx
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2022
- After having their singles match interrupted, Raquel Rodriguez and Ronda Rousey defeated Natalya and Shayna Baszler. Raquel even had her finishing move renamed 'The Texana Bomb.'
- Tensions continue to rise between Shanky and Jinder Mahal as the former WWE Champion caught his protege dancing backstage when he should've been heading to the ring for their match. After losing to Los Lotharios, they continued to argue, but that didn't stop Shanky from dancing some more after the fact.
The Skyscraping @DilsherShanky is FEELING IT!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/iTOr5PkGJb
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2022
- Adam Pearce confirmed that Max Dupri is officially a member of the SmackDown roster.
- Kevin Owens welcomed Sami Zayn out for a special edition of The KO Show. Though things began friendly, they quickly turned after Owens suggested that The Bloodline couldn't care less about Sami.
- Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser scored a commanding victory over Ricochet and Drew Gulak.
- Without the approval of Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, or Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso declared that Sami Zayn could be an honorary member of The Bloodline.
.@SamiZayn: Honorary Uce#SmackDown @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/S2nqnVAMLj
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2022
- In the main event, Drew McIntyre was revealed as New Day's surprise partner. With his help they would defeat The Brawling Brutes.
It’s a DREW Day! @DMcIntyreWWE teams up with The #NewDay while they take on The #BrawlingBrutes on #SmackDown!@TrueKofi @AustinCreedWins @WWESheamus @RidgeWWE pic.twitter.com/Rqzg2RS8wf
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2022
