Here is your post-WWE/AEW fight size update for Friday, June 24, 2022.
WWE SmackDown
- At the behest of Paul Heyman, Adam Pearce informed Sheamus and Drew McIntyre that they were no longer in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. If they hoped to keep their spots in the bout, they would need to defeat The Usos in a match later in the night.
So as of now, @DMcIntyreWWE and @WWESheamus are OUT of #MITB.
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
BUT
If the two can beat @WWEUsos TONIGHT, they will be put back in the #MITB Ladder Match. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5A31s5Q5ay
- The opening match of the night saw Sami Zayn defeat Shinsuke Nakamura to qualify for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
That feeling when you qualify for #MITB...@SamiZayn #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/i38vHwNUGm
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
- Shanky, Jinder Mahal, and New Day were in the ring dancing when a re-debuting Viking Raiders came out and attacked them all.
The #VikingRaiders said ENOUGH with the dancing. @Erik_WWE @Ivar_WWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RV2lpXVSGE
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
- Sonya Deville was defeated by Lacey Evans and Raquel Rodriguez in a Handicap Match. Sonya, Xia Li, and Shayna Baszler tried to attack them after the bell, but Raquel and Lacey were able to stand their ground.
WINNERS!@LaceyEvansWWE @RaquelWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PAEfdb1JVI
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
- Natalya came out dressed as Ronda Rousey, trying to make fun of her Money in the Bank opponent. Ronda would come out and insult Natalya, saying the closest she'll come to being a main event attraction is by pretending to be her. They would trade shots before Natalya escaped.
"The closest you'll ever get to being a main attraction in this company, is dressing up like me."@RondaRousey is not holding back -- #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OtPl45Y93N
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
- Gunther defeated Ricochet to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
Oh my. @Gunther_AUT #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5NuCSRiaUn
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
- Shotzi defeated Tamina to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
.@ShotziWWE is going to #MITB! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Gd37NXpZOM
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
- Pat McAfee challenged Happy Corbin to a match at SummerSlam.
- In the main event, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus defeated The Usos to retain their spots in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
CLAYMORE!!! @DMcIntyreWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/DmzHmBJLOZ
— WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2022
AEW Rampage
- Andrade El Idolo was able to defeat Rey Fenix thanks to a debuting Rush, who kicked Fenix in the groin. After the bell, Rush would celebrate with Andrade, showing off their la facción ingobernable shirts.
.@rushtoroblanco is here at #AEWRampage and delivers a low blow to @ReyFenixMx! Watch @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/bEXnY1fMRo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 25, 2022
- Two tag team matches were announced for the Forbidden Dorr Buy-In. Click here to learn more.
- Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez picked up a win in tag team action, continually trying to one-up each other during the bout.
A little mishap in going for the submission, but the team of @RealMMartinez and @serenadeeb get victory tonight on #AEWRampage! pic.twitter.com/0bphYTnkRH
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 25, 2022
- Tully Blanchard laid out his new business venture going after the best athletes in the game. They would then lay down a challenge to Jonathan Gresham and Lee Moriarty for a match.
.@TullyBFTR has a new venture recruiting the “best players in the business"!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 25, 2022
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/s3Q71rtunx
- HOOK remains undefeated as he was able to score the victory over NJPW's The DKC.
And #HOOK (@730Hook) remains undefeated here on #AEWRampage! Tune in to @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/pkUZPosDJH
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 25, 2022
- In the main event, Jeff Cobb defeated Cash Wheeler. The show would end with a massive brawl that included Eddie Kingston stabbing Chris Jericho with a pen.
Absolute mayhem has erupted here on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/2HMg1vIaHd
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 25, 2022