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Kevin Owens Vows To Take Logan Paul's WWE US Title, Wheeler Yuta Retains | WWE SD x AEW Recap

Wrestling
Colin Tessier Dec 30, 2023 1:26AM

Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, December 29, 2023.

WWE SmackDown

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- In an interview, Kevin Owens vowed to win the WWE United States Championship Tournament and take the title from Logan Paul.

- Bianca Belair reflected on 2023 and discussed her new reality show. She also commented on her goals for 2024.

- Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) looked ahead to 2024 and made it clear that they had their sights set on gold.

- John Cena appeared and commented on his return. He thanked the fans for their support.

- Rey Mysterio commented on his recovery and noted that he hoped Dominik Mysterio would find his way.

- Grayson Waller and Austin Theory appeared and discussed their goals for 2024.

- A video package paid tribute to Bray Wyatt.

- SmackDown briefly highlighted CM Punk’s return.

- LA Knight kicked off the “Absolute Best of 2023” edition of WWE SmackDown, which recapped an eventful year.

- Nick Aldis spoke with Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson).

- SmackDown highlighted John Cena’s feud with Solo Sikoa.

- Paul Heyman appeared and discussed the title picture surrounding Roman Reigns. He also called Jimmy Uso.

- SmackDown showcased Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s match with The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) at WrestleMania 39.

- Triple H would not confirm or deny the rumors about a former WWE Champion appearing at WWE Raw: Day 1.

- SmackDown highlighted Logan Paul's victory at WWE Crown Jewel.

AEW Rampage

- Wheeler Yuta defended the ROH Pure Championship against Matt Sydal.

- Wheeler Yuta attacked Danahausen, and HOOK made the save.

- Harley Cameron and Saraya helped Ruby Soho beat Marina Shafir.

- Chris Jericho made up with Sammy Guevara, and they agreed to reunite Le Sex Gods.

- Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale agreed to face each other at AEW Worlds End.

- AEW World Champion MJF and Samoa Joe sent each other a heated message ahead of AEW Worlds End.

- Top Flight (Dante and Darius Martin) and Action Andretti defeated Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, and Rocky Romero.

- In an interview, Daniel Garcia said he would fight back against the House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, and Buddy Matthews)

- Big Bill, Ricky Starks, Konosuke Takeshita, and Powerhouse Hobbs, alongside Don Callis, discussed their match against Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Sting, and Darby Allin at AEW Worlds End.

Click here to catch up on our coverage of the December 29 episode of AEW Rampage.

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