Akira Tozawa appeared on WWE Friday Night Smackdown to settle some personal beef. Unfortunately for him, it didn't go so well.
Akira Tozawa arrived on WWE SmackDown at the request of WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. Pearce wanted to give Tozawa the opportunity to avenge his missed Royal Rumble opportunity after he was attacked by Carmelo Hayes and unable to enter the match.
Unfortunately for Tozawa, Carmelo Hayes defeated him on SmackDown.
Que mucha broma con Akira Tozawa, pero deja detallitos en el ring. Un activo valioso. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/CZUbPjtMC3
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) February 8, 2025
Este DDT con el vuelo sobre las cuerdas de Carmelo Hayes. Que mueve la banda de la cabeza de Akira Tozawa y todo. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/E0r96Nl9Bs
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) February 8, 2025
CARMELO HAYES DEFEATS AKIRA TOZAWA #SMACKDOWN pic.twitter.com/bVOe66Kg7l
— Zack Welch (@Zackwwe10) February 8, 2025
Akira Tozawa has said he hopes to actually make it into the ring for the Royal Rumble next year. Learn more here.
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