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Zack Ryder Makes Surprise WWE SmackDown Return, Falls to LA Knight in Cena Tournament

The cameo came in a first-round match to determine John Cena’s final opponent.

Overview

  • LA Knight defeated Ryder with the BFT to advance to the next round of the 16-man bracket.
  • It marked Ryder’s first WWE main-roster match in more than five years following a recent NXT appearance.
  • Ryder entered under his classic persona with the “woo woo woo” entrance, Radio theme and Broski branding.
  • WWE quickly rolled out new Zack Ryder merchandise on WWE Shop after the broadcast.
  • Fan reaction surged on social media, and Ryder delivered an emotional backstage promo after the match.