Tama Tonga And Tonga Loa Beat The Street Profits, Toni Storm Wins | WWE SD x AEW Recap

Here is your fight size update for WWE Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage on Friday, May 31, 2024.

WWE SmackDown

– Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa defeated The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

– Andrade rejected Angel’s offer to join Legado del Fantasma. Andrade then defeated Apollo Crews. Angel came out during the match. He distracted Crews and helped Andrade score the win. Legado del Fantasma came out after the match,  and Andrade walked past them.

Disrespect?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/E5IoWPhtZH

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 1, 2024

– Nick Aldis hosted the coronation ceremony for Nia Jax following her win at WWE King and Queen of the Ring. Jax discussed her victory and called out WWE Women’s Champion Bayley. Piper Niven attacked Bayley. Chelsea Green said that Niven would win the gold, and Jax said she’d beat anyone who stood in her way.

– AJ Styles faked his retirement and attacked Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

– Paul Heyman spoke with Solo Sikoa and said that they needed to have Cody Rhodes in check for when Roman Reigns returns. Sikoa said that they already had him in check.

“WE got @CodyRhodes in check and he doesn’t even know it!” – Solo Sikoa

“Who’s WE?” – @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Ezplk1f8Y3

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 1, 2024

– The broadcast team noted that Randy Orton’s knee was getting evaluated.

– Nia Jax interrupted an interview with Michin, who got in the queen’s face. Jax told her she would regret that.

Michin just stepped up to the Queen — #SmackDown Live on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/DbPRSWZrjs

— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) June 1, 2024

– A QR code led to more clues.

– During a confrontation with Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, Indi Hartwell noted that Candice LeRae was hurt.

“I would gladly put you on a shelf next to your buddy, @CandiceLeRae.”

YIKES! Do NOT mess with @Jade_Cargill. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aXJXGMMIke

— WWE (@WWE) June 1, 2024

– Blair Davenport confronted Naomi.

Don’t sleep on @BDavenportWWE —#SmackDown Live on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/NzU5nIaNiM

— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) June 1, 2024

– LA Knight said that he wanted the WWE United States Championship and got into a confrontation with Carmelo Hayes.

“@LoganPaul, I want that United States Championship!”@RealLAKnight has a message for @LoganPaul —#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RM5FQ2xR7e

— WWE (@WWE) June 1, 2024

– Naomi and Bayley teamed up to face Piper Niven and Chelsea Green. Green pinned Naomi for the win.

The team of @PiperNivenWWE and @ImChelseaGreen just picked up the win!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/u0316kkPKe

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 1, 2024

– Kevin Owens came to the ring and addressed his return to SmackDown. He commented on having Randy Orton’s back and noted that The Bloodline was there, so he wanted to be there too. Paul Heyman interrupted. He responded to “We want Roman” chants by saying that no one wanted Reigns back more than him. Heyman noted that Reigns respected Owens, but Solo Sikoa did not. He discussed the dangerous nature of the new Bloodline.  Heyman said the Bloodline wanted to take Owens out, and if he didn’t stop, something bad would happen. He begged Owens to back off. Owens recapped his history with The Bloodline and refused to stop. 

– After a backstage confrontation, Tommaso Ciampa faced Austin Theory. Ciampa scored the win after Grayson Waller inadvertently distracted Theory.

Tommaso Ciampa just pinned one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions! — #SmackDown Live on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/oOEjJfTiEw

— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) June 1, 2024

– Cody Rhodes and Bayley met the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

Undisputed @WWE Champion @CodyRhodes has a question for Larry… pic.twitter.com/uNCIh4Dnbd

— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2024

– Check out the card for the June 7 episode of WWE SmackDown here.

Click here to catch up on our coverage of the May 31 episode of WWE SmackDown. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.

AEW Rampage

– AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm defeated Viva Van

HIIIIIIPATTACCCCCCCK#AEWRampage is on TNT pic.twitter.com/ZcXR4HqlwF

— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) May 31, 2024

– Konosuke Takeshita defeated Penta El Zero Miedo to qualify for the TNT Championship match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.

The POWER of “The Alpha” Konosuke Takeshita is insane.

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@takesoup @PENTAELZEROM pic.twitter.com/CPnFpnWhM4

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– FTW Champion Chris Jericho said he’d be on AEW Dynamite and Collision more going forward, as he was stepping down from his role as Rampage commentator. 

#TheLearningTree and FTW Champion Chris Jericho, gives an update after last week’s unprovoked attack!

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@IamJericho @TheCazXL @bountykeith pic.twitter.com/Zfpdcep9J4

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– Hechicero aligned with Cage of Agony (Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Liona).

The Cage of Agony are ready to dominate with the added assistance of “Alchemist of The Ring” Hechicero!

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @briancagegmsi @ToaLiona @thekaun pic.twitter.com/5i8kLnIjlw

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– Rey Fenix defeated Isiah Kassidy.

.@ReyFenixMx gets the W in the main event to close out #AEWRampage!

We will join you back here TOMORROW when #AEWCollision comes to you from Palm Springs at 8/7c on TNT! pic.twitter.com/4vXfKDeHg1

— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) May 31, 2024

 

– Roderick Strong and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) commented on Strong’s loss at AEW Double or Nothing. Strong challenged Lio Rush to face him on AEW Collision and said he was coming for AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland.

Roderick Strong is NOT happy about this past week, and he’s ready to take it out on Lio Rush!

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@roderickstrong @RealMikeBennett @MattTaven pic.twitter.com/DEJV8znZQm

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– Satnam Singh scored a dominant win against “Pretty” Peter Avalon.

Well then…#AEWRampage is on TNT pic.twitter.com/6qFfyjVNJe

— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) May 31, 2024

– Harley Cameron and Saraya discussed Cameron’s looming match against Mariah May.

Saraya and Harley Cameron are ready to show up “Tiny Storm” Mariah May in the ring next week!

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @Saraya @itsdanni_ellexo pic.twitter.com/qsexNxzcEf

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– Kyle O’Reilly defeated Jordan Cruz. 

Kyle O’Reilly has zeroed in on the wrist of his opponent!

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@KORCombat pic.twitter.com/G7EJQUZnEP

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– Johnny TV issued a challenge to Claudio Castagnoli for a match on AEW Collision.

Johnny TV wants Claudio Castagnoli in the ring for the first time ever THIS SATURDAY!

Watch #AEWRampage on TNT! @TheRealMorrison @thetayavalkyrie pic.twitter.com/NThXojQRT3

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 31, 2024

– Viva Van commented on her AEW Rampage debut.

What an incredible way to end AAPI Month!

Not only did I make my #AEWRampage debut, but I also became the FIRST EVER Viet-American Woman to wrestle for a Major Wrestling Promotion on TV ——–

Thank you @AEW, @TonyKhan, Toni Storm, & everyone else who made this dream possible ‍– pic.twitter.com/wmbbzC4ko9

— VIVA VAN ‍–ビバ・バン (@HellBentVixen) May 31, 2024

– Isiah Kassidy commented on his loss.

Losses and failures are all apart of the game.

Gotta back in the lab and keep working. Our time will come —#AEWRampage

— Private Party (@ZayKassidy) May 31, 2024

– Check out the card for the June 1 episode of AEW Collision here.

Click here to catch up on our coverage of the May 31 episode of AEW Rampage.