34-year-old wrestler makes WWE debut on SmackDown after leaving AEW; cuts an emotional promo 

A former AEW star debuted on SmackDown
A former AEW star debuted on SmackDown [Images via AEW's X and WWE.com]

On the latest episode of SmackDown, a former AEW wrestler finally made his WWE debut after weeks of vignettes. Rey Fenix took on NXT Superstar Nathan Frazer in his debut match.

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During the bout on SmackDown, the Fraxiom member kicked Fenix in the midsection, and the latter hit a spin kick for a two-count. Frazer got planted with a Frankensteiner but managed to kick out at two. The NXT Tag Team Champion sent his opponent to the floor and tried to perform a suicide dive but botched the move.

Rey Fenix wiped out Nathan Frazer on the floor with a corkscrew plancha. The latter missed a Phoenix Splash but caught his opponent with a knee. Fenix hit a dropkick and nailed Nathan Frazer on the mat with a Fire Driver, which got a two-count.

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Rey Fenix hit a superkick and planted Frazer with the Mexican Musclebuster to win the match. The 34-year-old star emerged victorious on SmackDown in his debut match. After the bout, he was interviewed by Byron Saxton.

Fenix cut a passionate promo, stating that he was rewarded with love and passion. He also said he was excited to finally be a part of WWE. For those unaware, Rey Fenix is Penta's brother. They were known as The Lucha Bros in AEW.

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Edited by Angana Roy
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