The Triple Threader - Aug. 14, 2023
Welcome to the Triple Threader, covering the three stories from the world of professional wrestling.
A jubilant Rey Mysterio celebrating his title win with fans. (Courtesy: WWE)
¡El Campeòn Nuevo!
Rey Mysterio adds one more title to his storied career. The WWE Hall of Famer is now a 3-time United States Champion by virtue of his win against Austin Theory. The former World Champion was a last-minute replacement following Theory’s numerous attacks on Santos Escobar, who was originally slated to the challenger for the U.S. Title.
“I’m out the Bloodline… [and] I’m out of WWE! Deuces, Uces!” - Jey Uso (Courtesy: WWE)
Uso Outta Here
In the fallout of Tribal Combat, Roman Reigns, still the Tribal Chief and Undisputed Champion, comes to address SmackDown about his victory against his cousin Jey Uso, when Jimmy Uso, who kicked his own twin brother during said match, suddenly appears to let everyone know that he did not betray his sibling for Roman’s benefit, but rather because he was afraid that Jey would be just as “corrupt” as the Head of the Table. The confrontation eventually blew up into Jey Uso superkicks for the champ and his brother. That’s when the former tag team champion said “Deuces, Uces” to the Bloodline, and apparently to the entire WWE.
Impact 1000 promo photo featuring Team 3D. (Courtesy: Impact Wrestling)
GET THE TABLES!!
Time to pull up a table and avoid getting put into one. For the first time in 7 years, Team 3D (Bully Ray [a.k.a. Bubba Ray Dudley] and D-Von) will reunite for the 1,000th episode of Impact Wrestling. The duo have won 23 tag team titles together include one NWA and two Impact championships.