In what is being referred to as “doing a Rick Rude” on social media, independent wrestler Kayla Sparks would appear for both WWE and AEW on Friday night. For those unaware, on November 17, 1997, Rude would appear during the live episode of WCW Nitro while also appearing on a taped episode of Raw. While it’s doubtful Sparks’ appearances will go down in history as Rude’s did, it was still a notable event.
First, 33-year-old Sparks would appear as an extra on SmackDown being kissed by Angel Garza and Humberto Carillo ahead of their match with New Day, which would air live. Then later in the evening, she would wrestle on the pre-taped episode of Rampage, taking on Serena Deeb in a five-minute rookie challenge, losing by submission in under three minutes.
This isn’t the first time such an occurrence has taken place with WWE, and AEW has used the same talent. As last year Kelsey Heather would appear live alongside Boby Lashley on Raw and then appear on AEW’s pre-taped YouTube show Dark: Elevation wrestling Leyla Hirsch. Seemingly though, AEW had no issue with this as they have continued to book Heather, and earlier this month, she would wrestle Julia Hart on Dark.
