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Rhodes And Zayn Stand Tall, Darby Allin Teases His Next Step | WWE SD x AEW Recap

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Colin Tessier Mar 11, 2023 1:42AM

Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, March 10.

WWE SmackDown

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- The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) closed the show. Jey addressed his actions on the March 10 episode of WWE Raw, when he turned on Sami Zayn. He asked the fans what they would do if they were in his shoes. Jey said he didn't to do it, but he didn't have a choice because Jimmy was his family. He said Zayn was the one person he blamed, and he called Zayn selfish. The Usos turned their attention to Cody Rhodes, who came out and said he was ready for a fight. Zayn attacked The Usos from behind. Cody joined the fight and brawled with The Usos alongside Zayn. Rhodes and Zayn stood tall to close the show.

- SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair told Adam Pearce she wanted a match, and he told her he'd see what he could do. Later on, Flair faced Shotzi in a non-title match. Shortly after the bell rang, Rhea Ripley came to ringside to scout her opponent at WrestleMania 39. Her presence distracted Flair and helped Shotzi gain momentum. Flair eventually gained the upper hand and made Shotzi tap out to the Figure-Eight. Ripley confronted Flair after the match. Ripley said the match reminded her why she chose to face Flair at WrestleMania. She said she saw Flair's insecurity in her eyes, and she'd take her title at WrestleMania. Flair responded by saying she has improved every day of her life, and she wants it more. She made it clear that Ripley won't rip her apart at WrestleMania.

- Rey Mysterio was announced as the first inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023. He came to the ring, but Dominik Mysterio interrupted and emphasized how Rey wasn't there for him when he was a kid. Dominik said he was ashamed to be Rey's son. Santos Escobar came down to kick off the six-man tag team match between Legado del Fantasma (Escobar, Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro) and Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor & Judgment Day). Rey stayed at ringside and stood in Legado's corner. In the end, the Judgment Day clinched the victory. After the match, Dominik kept pressuring Rey to fight him, and he got in his father's face. Eventually, Dominik charged Rey, who ducked and sent his son tumbling out of the ring.

- Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Sheamus, LA Knight, Karrion Kross and Sheamus faced off in a five-way match to determine WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther's opponent at WrestleMania. McIntyre and Sheamus both got a pin, so the match had a controversial conclusion as it was unclear which contender would challenge for the gold. They argued backstage after the match. Later in the show, Gunther confronted Adam Pearce and expressed his frustration about the situation. Pearce announced that Sheamus and McIntyre will face off in a singles match on the March 17 episode of SmackDown, and the winner will challenge for the gold.

- In an interview, Paul Heyman discussed Roman Reigns' WrestleMania match against Cody Rhodes and expressed his confidence that Reigns would emerge victorious.

- Braun Strowman and Ricochet took on the Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar). In the end, a timely distraction from Valhalla helped Ivar clinch the win with a diving splash.

- Jimmie Allen will perform "America the Beautiful" in the second night of WrestleMania 39.

- In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Rey Mysterio opted not to discuss the situation with Dominik and commented on his Hall of Fame induction.

- Catch up on our coverage of WWE SmackDown here.

AEW Rampage

-Darby Allin said he's a little too crazy, and he wants to go out in a blaze of glory. He said he'd make his goals clear next week.

- Despite some interference from Marina Shafir, Riho defeated Nyla Rose. Shafir and Rose attacked Riho after the match. The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm & Ruby Soho) came out, and they ganged up on Riho. The trio spray-painted her to end the show.

- The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) defeated Starboy Charlie and Jack Cartwheel. Angelo Parker and Matt Menard came to the stage, holding a Jericho Appreciation Society shirt, and stared down The Acclaimed.

- Konosuke Takeshita defeated "Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance.

- Sammy Guevara faced Action Andretti. The young upstart delivered an impressive performance, and he put his body on the line as he sent Guevara through a table with a splash. Some late interference from Daniel Garcia helped Guevara clinched the win.

- "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry discussed his win over Christian Cage at AEW Revolution and said it was time to move on to the next chapter. He said he's going to take his take, and he's watching all of the champions closely.

- In promo, TNT Champion Powerhouse Hobbs, alongside QT Marshall, said his title win was the next chapter. Marshall said the first episode of QTV, which will be on the March 15 episode of AEW Dynamite, will take a look at who was responsible for Wardlow's car break-in.

- Chris Jericho, alongside Sammy Guevara and Daniel Garcia, vowed to win the AEW World Trios Championship on the March 15 episode of AEW Dynamite.

- Swerve Strickland admitted that he might have underestimated Keith Lee, as the powerhouse took out his Mogul Affiliates stablemates. Swerve said he has more bullets in the chamber, and Lee won't see it coming.

- Mark Briscoe announced that a Reach for the Sky Ladder Match at ROH Supercard of Honor will crown new ROH World Tag Team Champions.

- A video package recapped Stokely Hathaway's feud with HOOK.

- In a tweet, Sammy Guevara stated that it was time to get back to his destiny.

- Check out the card for the March 15 episode of AEW Dynamite here.

- Catch up on our coverage of AEW Rampage here. For a full review of WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage, check out our post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.

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