Wheeler Yuta defeated Matt Sydeal to retain his ROH Pure Championship on Friday’s episode of AEW Rampage: New Year’s Smash.
Prior to Friday’s AEW Rampage, the leader of the Blackpool Combat Club, Bryan Danielson wanted to ensure that Yuta knew how to smash properly.
Danielson tweeted, “Watch Wheeler Yuta SMASH tonight!!! If he doesn’t SMASH appropriately, how should we discipline him? Watch Friday Night #AEWRampage at 10pm ET/9pm CT on TNT, or your suggestion doesn’t count! Also, many thanks to the graphics person who put Rocky’s eyepatch on the other side.”
Watch Wheeler Yuta SMASH tonight!!! If he doesn’t SMASH appropriately, how should we discipline him?
Watch Friday Night #AEWRampage at
10pm ET/9pm CT on TNT, or your suggestion doesn’t count!Also, many thanks to the graphics person who put Rocky’s eyepatch on the other side. pic.twitter.com/YagqmpWxz1
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) December 29, 2023
During Friday’s episode of AEW Rampage: New Year’s Smash, a new match was announced for the “Zero Hour” pre-show at tonight’s Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event.
Willow Nightingale will take on Kris Statlander on tonight’s pre-show. The match was set up on Rampage as Stokely Hathaway continued to cause dissension between the two friends, questioning Nightingale why it took her so long to rescue Statlander on Wednesday’s edition of AEW Dynamite.
Nightingale and Statlander later both agreed to a singles match at AEW Worlds End 2023.
You can check out the updated lineup for AEW Worlds End 2023 below:
Main Card:
- AEW World Championship: MJF (c) vs. Samoa Joe
- Continental Classic final: Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Riho
- TNT Championship: Christian Cage (c) vs. Adam Copeland in No DQ Match
- TBS Championship: Julia Hart (c) vs. Abadon
- Swerve Strickland vs. Keith Lee
- Miro vs. Andrade
- Sting, Darby Allin, Chris Jericho, & Sammy Guevara vs. Ricky Starks, Big Bill Morrissey, Will Hobbs, & Konosuke Takeshita
- Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Mark Briscoe, & Daniel Garcia vs. Brody King, Jay White, Jay Lethal, & RUSH
Pre-Show:
- FTW Championship: HOOK (c) vs. Wheeler Yuta in FTW rules
- 20-Man Battle Royal to earn TNT title shot
- Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander
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Wheeler Yuta Retains ROH Pure Championship on AEW Rampage: New Year’s Smash
In an exciting match on Friday’s episode of AEW Rampage: New Year’s Smash, Wheeler Yuta successfully defended his ROH Pure Championship against Matt Sydeal. The match showcased Yuta’s skills and determination as he fought to retain his title.
Before the match, Bryan Danielson, the leader of the Blackpool Combat Club, expressed his support for Yuta and encouraged fans to watch the match. Danielson tweeted, “Watch Wheeler Yuta SMASH tonight!!! If he doesn’t SMASH appropriately, how should we discipline him?” This tweet generated excitement among fans and added to the anticipation of the match.
Yuta’s victory is a testament to his talent and dedication to the sport. The ROH Pure Championship is known for its emphasis on technical wrestling and adherence to specific rules. Yuta’s ability to navigate these rules and outperform his opponent solidifies his status as a top competitor in the division.
The match between Yuta and Sydeal was just one of the highlights of the AEW Rampage episode. The show also announced a new match for the “Zero Hour” pre-show at the upcoming AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event. Willow Nightingale will face Kris Statlander in what promises to be an intense showdown. The match was set up as Stokely Hathaway, a source of tension between Nightingale and Statlander, continued to sow discord between the two friends.
The updated lineup for AEW Worlds End 2023 includes several highly anticipated matches. The main card features an AEW World Championship bout between MJF and Samoa Joe, a Continental Classic final between Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston, and an AEW Women’s World Championship match between Toni Storm and Riho. Additionally, there will be title matches for the TNT Championship and the TBS Championship, as well as exciting clashes between Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee, and Miro and Andrade.
The pre-show for AEW Worlds End 2023 will feature a FTW Championship match between HOOK and Wheeler Yuta, a 20-Man Battle Royal to earn a TNT title shot, and the match between Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander.
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Overall, Wheeler Yuta’s successful defense of the ROH Pure Championship on AEW Rampage: New Year’s Smash showcases his talent and sets the stage for an exciting lineup of matches at AEW Worlds End 2023. Wrestling fans can look forward to thrilling action and intense rivalries as they eagerly await the pay-per-view event.