Braun Strowman and Ricochet were involved in a botch on Friday Night SmackDown. The fan favorite duo faced The Viking Raiders in a tag team contest on the April 21 episode of SmackDown. Midway through the bout, Strowman picked Ricochet up over the top rope before throwing him in the direction of Ivar. The double-team move went horribly wrong, as Strowman accidentally threw his partner on the canvas.
Braun Strowman botched the move on Ricochet
The video clip of the moment spread like fire on social media and ever since fans have been discussing it.
One Twitter user joked that the botch should become a regular spot in their tag team encounters. Another noted that Ivar stepped back as Braun Strowman began to launch Ricochet, which might explain why the throw was timed so badly:
Ricochet joked about the incident after the match, prompting Strowman to admit that he misjudged the throw. The Monster of All Monsters also promised to buy his tag team partner a steak.
Fortunately, the botch did not cause Ricochet to suffer any injuries. The One and Only produced his usual high-flying offense for the remainder of the match. He even picked up a pinfall win over Ivar to further solidify his team’s status as possible Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship contenders.
The tag titles will be on the line on next week’s SmackDown when The Usos challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a WrestleMania 39 main event rematch. Ricochet and Braun Strowman will certainly have their eyes on the match.
Why did Braun do this to Ricochet? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JVOvJxERVX
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) April 22, 2023
Misjudged that one brother thought he was closer. My bad!!! I owe ya a steak!!!!
— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) April 22, 2023
