Former AEW star faces Nathan Frazer ahead of tapings
Summary
– Royce Keys worked a dark match before WWE SmackDown
– He faced Nathan Frazer before the televised broadcast
– Keys previously debuted during the Men’s Royal Rumble
Royce Keys was in action before this week’s WWE SmackDown, competing in a dark match ahead of the televised tapings.
Keys faced Nathan Frazer in a bout that took place before the live broadcast. The match result has not been confirmed.
Last month, Keys made his official WWE debut during the Men’s Royal Rumble match. Entering the high-stakes contest, he eliminated Damian Priest before being taken out by Bronson Reed.
Although he has yet to appear on WWE’s weekly programming since the Rumble, the dark match appearance suggests the company is continuing to evaluate and position him behind the scenes.
With momentum from his surprise debut still fresh, fans are watching closely to see when Royce Keys will officially step into the spotlight on weekly television.
We got Nathan Frazer vs Royce Keys before #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/rIOqqPAHfS
— Miguel 🇲🇽🏳️🌈🦋🐶 (@ItzBossTiime) February 14, 2026
