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Mitchell’s Ring of Honor Report! (12/16/17)

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ROH Wrestling Television, Episode 326

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • The Addiction VS Team Coast 2 Coast; The Addiction wins.
  • Shane Taylor VS Eli Isom; Taylor wins.
  • ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: The Bullet Club’s Elite VS Rocky Romero & Best Friends; The Elite win and retain the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships.

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The Addiction VS Team Coast 2 Coast!

The Fallen Angel & Heavy Metal Rebel were crushed by War Machine, they look to get back on track against a team who wants to finally breakthrough!

Shaheem Ali & Leon St. Giovanni want to uphold the Code of Honor, The Addiction don’t. So C2C dropkicks them both down! The bell rings, LSG goes after Kaz, Ali hits a forearm smash. Daniels runs in but C2C dodges, sending him into Kaz, LSG rams a shoulder in to sandwich The Addiction. LSG brings Daniels out for a suplex, Ali kicks Kaz and then snapmares. Ali hits Kaz with a running dropkick, sending him out of the ring, Daniels runs into Tu Lo Sabe!

C2C focuses on Kaz again, arm wrench and roll, double kick combo. They keep going, bringing Kaz into a corner, tag to Ali. Ali gives Kaz body shots and a chop that sadly falls flat, Kaz fights back and brings Ali to a corner for sharp chops of his own! Kaz whips corner to corner but is reversed, he slips out and spits at LSG! LSG comes over, offended, Ali swings but misses, Daniels clobbers him with a sneaky lariat. Kaz slingshots for the DDT!

Daniels trips up LSG while Kaz rains rights on Ali, The Addiction is in control now. Kaz brings Ali over, tag to Daniels, they mug Ali with body shots and buckle bumps. Daniels brings Ali into Kaz’s boots! Daniels hooks the nose, the ref reprimands him while fans start a rally. Tag to Kaz, double arm wrench to a kick, a clubbing forearm and even a double stomp. The Addiction insults the fans and embraces the heat while we go to break.

ROH returns, Ali is fighting back on Kaz. He whips Kaz to ropes, Kaz spins around, swinging neckbreaker! Cover, TWO, Kaz trash talks LSG. Kaz brings Ali over for a snapmare, tag to Daniels. Daniels slingshots for an elbow drop, Kaz slingshots over for a leg drop, then Daniels split-leg springboards for the Arabian Moonsault.

Fans boo and jeer while Daniels stands for a cocky cover, TWO. The Fallen Angel stomps Ali while fans rally, Daniels brings Ali into the Addiction corner for shoulders. Daniels spits at LSG, then goes back to Ali. Ali revives and fights out with forearms and elbows, but Daniels kicks out a leg. Daniels swings, Ali blocks and hits a hammerlock slam! Fans rally again as both men crawl to their corners. Daniels grabs Ali’s legs but Ali shoves him away, hot tag to the Human Rocket! LSG rallies on the Addiction, getting a waistlock on Daniels and pushing him into Kaz, to sandwich them in a corner. LSG rolls back, handspring double clothesline!

Fans fire up while LSG whips, Kaz reverses, LSG springboards for a double forearm! Then for Daniels, swinging cradle into a gutbuster, followed by a low dropkick. Kaz staggers aruond, LSG grabs him for the double underhook but Kaz resists. Kaz reverses, LSG shoves him away, scoop into a floating DDT, Daniels breaks the cover. Ali returns, he catches Daniels to feed him to LSG’s boot, Ali gives Daniels a complete shot! C2C and the fans fire up, C2C grabs Kaz and puts him in a Tree of Woe. Fans know what’s coming now. Ali goes to one corner while LSG goes to another, but Daniels yanks LSG mid-springboard while Kaz sits up, the Double Coast-to-Coast misses!

Daniels returns into the ring while Kaz climbs down. Ali gives Daniels forearms, but Kaz gives Ali a backstabber! Daniels gives Ali a haymaker, Kaz hits Unprettier!

LSG returns, springboard lariat takes out Daniels! Kaz and LSG brawl, LSG gets the advantage, whip reversed to feed into Daniels’ boot. Kaz holds LSG in Tombstone position, The Addiction goes to a corner, Best Meltzer Ever!

The Addiction wins! They may claim their mission is to ruin great wrestling in ROH, but that was a good match. Will “The Best in the Business” find themselves headed back to the ROH World Tag Team Championships?

As for Coast 2 Coast, they linger in the ring.

In fact, LSG grabs himself a mic.

“Over and over again, the same thing happens.” Ali & LSG have been together a year, but they haven’t done a thing. They fail at every turn. They haven’t won a meaningful match, so what do they have to do? Ali takes the mic and asks LSG back, “What do we have to do? Are you kidding me, Gio?” Ali & LSG have busted their behinds, but they need, no they HAVE to win their next match. If they don’t, then they shouldn’t be a team. “One more match, do or die!” C2C has issued itself an ultimatum, will they make or break?

 

Shane Taylor VS Eli Isom!

The Notorious Hitman did not win the ROH World Television Championship at Final Battle, but that won’t stop his hustle. Will this tune-up help get him back on track?

Taylor upholds the Code of Honor, but doesn’t let go right away. He and Eli circle, tie up, Taylor shoves Eli right down. Eli gets up while Taylor grins, they circle again. They tie up again, Taylor throws Eli down again. Taylor doesn’t take Eli seriously, nor does he feel that chop. He dares him to do that again, Eli gives another, but it still isn’t enough. Taylor shoves Eli right to a corner and gives a sharp chop of his own! He then stands Eli up, to throw him across the ring!

Eli climbs up to his feet while Taylor takes aim from the opposite corner. Taylor runs in, and squashes Eli with a clothesline. Taylor runs while Eli staggers around, Taylor runs Eli over with another clobbering clothesline! This isn’t enough for Taylor, he drags Eli up by his hair. Eli shoves him away, throws a kick but Taylor blocks to give a stiff knee. Eli is dazed but crawls to ropes, so Taylor dares him to stand up. Fans rally while Taylor takes aim, Eli fires up, only to be snuffed out by Taylor’s killer right hand! The referee calls it on a knockout! Armed with something like that, can Taylor punch his way to the top?

 

The Young Bucks speak.

Matt & Nick Jackson, two-thirds of the ROH World Six Man Tag Champions, are set to wrestle Chuckie T, Trent Baretta & Rocky Romero. They are “Best Friends”. Well what would those three say if the Young Bucks just happened to have their best friend here tonight? The Villain, Marty Scurll!

This is awkward. The Bucks didn’t mean Scurll when they said “best friend”. Oh. Alright then… Scurll moves aside so that the Bucks can properly introduce their best friend, Kenny Omega!

Yes, ROH signed on the dotted line of a nice big check and got themselves “the most sought-after” professional wrestler in the entire business. And together, they are known as… The! Elite! The, the Elite! Faced with these three top tier talents, do the Roppongi Best Friends stand a chance?

 

Time for another edition of Coleman’s Pulpit!

The Most Versatile Man in This Sport Today has the Pulpit’s first Woman of Honor guest, it is MRS. American Nightmare, Brandi Rhodes!

Brandi is honored to be the Pulpit’s first woman guest, job here is done. But she’ll still stay to answer the questions. In that case, there is much to discuss in regards to Brandi, such as debuting on the reality television show, WAGS. For those who aren’t familiar, “WAGS” stands for “Wives and Girlfriends of Sports Stars”. The girlfriends element is still confusing even to Brandi, she will watch the show herself to figure that one out. Is there anyone on that show we should watch, aside from her? Nope! Brandi wants you to watch for Brandi. Naturally, as Brandi is very beautiful. Coleman asks Brandi a wrestling related question now. Brandi has had a rough time in WOH, as she hasn’t won a match yet. She’s only had two matches, though. True, so she’s 0-2. Everyone starts somewhere, Coleman. Did he win his first two matches? Coleman recalls not winning for a year. Then he’s not one to talk. Brandi did win her very first match anywhere, though, so there’s that.

Coleman’s point being, does the fact she is Mrs. American Nightmare help her at all? Why would it? Coleman’s just curious. Brandi feels that is looking things in a “WAGS” perspective, but that’s fine, because that sets her apart from the other WAGS. She doesn’t rest on her husband’s accomplishments, she achieves her own. Coleman doesn’t see it that way anymore. In fact, he sees a bit of a “Rhodes Curse” happening; whenever a Rhodes boy gets a girl, things go downhill. What’s that supposed to mean? She’s been wrestling for a whole year now. Wow, a whole year? Coleman remembers Brandi was a great figure skater before she was a wrestler. Can Brandi elaborate on that? She skated for 17 years, traveled the world and trained very hard. So from rink to ring, huh? Clever. The newest season of WAGS, WAGS Atlanta, debuts Jan. 3rd, 2018. Coleman respects Brandi, hopes things work out for her and appreciates her taking the time to be here. In fact, after she wins her first WOH match, she can be his guest again. She’ll even autograph something for him. Coleman would love that. That’s all for Coleman’s Pulpit, where he finds out the truth and the truth will help you see you later.

 

ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship: The Bullet Club’s Elite VS Rocky Romero & Best Friends!

Trent Baretta and the Kentucky Gentleman couldn’t use the power of best friendship to defeat the Motor City Machine Guns, but maybe with the help of an old friend, they can break into trios wrestling against a team that rules that division.

Romero and Matt Jackson start, the bell rings and fans are already clapping along with the Terminator Drums. Matt and Romero circle and trash talk, Matt pie-faces Romero. Romero laughs it off, but then Matt gives him another. Matt spits on Romero, that’s a step too far, Romero gives Matt a sharp uppercut. Romero whips but is reversed, he responds with a running headscissors but Matt cartwheels to stay on his feet. Matt goes for a kick, Romero blocks and then grabs Matt for the Sliced Bread, Matt reverses into Tombstone position! Nick gets ready on the apron, but Romero pops out, no early Indietakers here. Romero dares Matt to come at him, he’s all fired up. Baretta calms Romero down, the fans give Terminator Drums in the stand-off. The Elite hears them, Matt winds it up, and tags in The Cleaner!

Omega gets in the ring, Chuckie T tags in. Chuckie and Omega circle, fans sing and chant but Omega calls for quiet. The fans obey, and we can hear Kenny tell Chuckie, “We have history, my friend.” Out of respect, they shake hands.

Baretta attacks Omega!

Chuckie stops Baretta from disrespecting the IWGP US Champion, the Best Friends argue for a moment, but then agree to knock The Young Bucks off the apron. They double whip Omega corner to corner, Chuckie runs in but Omega elbows him away. Baretta tries, Omega boots him away. Omega goes up and over then ducks under, huricanrana throws Baretta! Omega gets behind Chuckie, shovels him onto his shoulder in electric chair position! Chuckie slips down, waistlock but Omega elbows out. Nick returns, Omega gives him a boost for the flying headscissors!

Romero springboards in, Omega ducks under, then grabs him for a tilt-o-whirl backbreaker. The Bucks return, they headscissor dropkick Baretta down. The fans fire up as The Elite regroups. They chant “The! Elite! The, the Elite!” while Omega & The Bucks go into Terminator kneeling poses. The drums begin again and the Elite rise. They take aim, build speed, and TRIPLE DIVE!

The fans are all fired up as they serenade The Elite with “The! Elite! Two Sweet Elite! Woop Woop!” Chuckie T comes back into the ring, Matt knocks him down with a right hand. The teams sort out, Omega tags in Matt and bring Taylor up to “light him up” with body shots. Matt keeps on Chuckie with right hands and a whip, Chuckie slips up and around while Baretta comes in, Best Friends hit Sole Food to a Half ‘n’ Half! Best Friends bring Matt up and Baretta chops him down, we go to break.

ROH returns again, Omega protests the Best Friends double-teaming. Chuckie brings Matt up while Baretta goes out to the apron. Chuckie slams Matt down, Baretta fires up for The Most Dangerous Move in Pro-Wrestling… the slingshot foot scrape! Baretta tags Chuckie back in, he hits the Slow-Mo Senton! In other words, the Two Dog Night! And to top it off, the Best Friends hug!

Romero comes in, he wants a part of the hug, but Chuckie won’t allow it. You can’t have two best friends, Rocky, it doesn’t work like that. In any event, Chuckie knocks Omega off the apron, then returns to Matt. Matt revives and starts throwing hands on Best Friends, and even Romero. Chuckie kicks Matt then whips him, Matt uses that to give Baretta a wrecking ball dropkick. Matt crawls for his corner, Chuckie intercepts and whips Matt again, Matt slides out this time to SUPERKICK Romero!

Matt slides back into the ring, but is again denied a tag. He boots Chuckie away then hops up top and hits a corkscrew cutter!

The fans and Elite rally, Matt crawls, hot tags to Nick and Baretta! Nick rallies on Best Friends with kicks and elbows for each of them. Shining Wizard to Chuckie in a corner before combination bulldog and clothesline on both! Romero returns, he takes the triangle jump kick. Nick is all fired up, he gives Baretta a triangle jump corkscrew crossbody on the outside!

The fans are thunderous for “The! Elite! The, the Elite!” Nick puts Baretta back in the ring, climbs up top again, swanton hits knees! Nick gets to a corner, Baretta hits a shotgun kick. He knocks Omega off the apron then lifts Nick in position, but Matt SUPERKICKS him into Nick’s sunset flip bomb! Both men down while fans rally again. Hot tags to Omega and Romero, The Cleaner rallies for only a short time before Romero dodges and counters. Romero and Chuckie double whip but Omega kicks Romero away before “STOP!” enziguri that Chuckie ducks and Romero takes. Chuckie swings but Omega gives him the Snap Dragon Suplex! Omega has a Snap Dragon for Romero! Barettat runs in, Snap Dragon countered with an arm drag into a running tornado DDT! Omega flounders, Baretta fires up, fans chant for “Kenny! Kenny!” Baretta runs in, Omega catches him, hat trick on the Snap Dragon! Now Omega fires up, fans rally with him. He locks and loads, BANG, but runs into Chuckie’s kick, and Romero’s flying headscissors! The Young Bucks come in, Double SUPERKICK to Romero!

And Double SUPERKICK for Chuckie!

The Young Bucks are just getting started, they get the crowd as loud as they can before bringing Chuckie up. “Oh he’s dead.” Nick speaks too soon, Chuckie slips out of the fireman’s carry to shove Matt at buckles which trips Nick up. Chuckie gets put on the apron but rocks Matt with a right hand. Chuckie climbs that corner while Romero climbs up to join Nick. Matt rocks Chuckie back with a right, Matt climbs up now. Romero gives Nick a SUPERPLEX, Baretta springs up to give Matt a SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX, which sends Matt flying onto Nick! Chuckie adds double stomps onto Nick, then builds speed while The Young Bucks regroup. The Kentucky Gentleman FLIES!

Baretta stalks Omega in the ring now, low kick to a snap piledriver! Cover, TWO! Baretta almost breaks down as we go to one last break.

ROH returns one more time to fans chanting for the Young Bucks, but Chuckie has Omega up on the outside. Baretta runs, Omega moves while Baretta DIVES, Chuckie catches him and the Best Friends hug again.

The Young Bucks return to SUPERKICK the Best Friends down!

Romero runs in, he sends Nick’s kick into Matt then rocks Nick with a jumping knee. Romero jumps up for a double huricanrana! V-Trigger outta nowhere!! The fans are thunderous again from that one. Omega goes after Chuckie on the apron, Terminator Drums as Omega puts on the full nelson but Chuckie fights out. Matt runs in, triangle jump “See you in Hell!” apron DDT! Omega and Baretta on the apron, apron piledriver! Nick rocks Baretta with a roundhouse, then an apron German Suplex! Romero comes in, mule kick, Sliced Bread onto everyone!

Everyone is down but the fans are fired up. “This is awesome!” The Elite and the Best Friends regroup, Baretta gets in the ring and heads for his corner. Omega gets in, too, tags Matt while Baretta tags Romero. They may be sore and exhausted, but they still brawl with heavy haymakers. Back and forth they go, Romero firing up each time. They change to forearms and brawl some more, Matt gets the edge here. Matt whips Romero to the Elite’s corner, but misses wide with his corner splash. Romero runs and starts up the infinite clotheslines! He only gets two before a SUPERKICK stalls him, but he still gets a third! Nick returns, Romero dodges him, enziguri misses but the mule kick hits on the back swing. Omega runs in, misses the V-Trigger this time, Romero hits a SHORYUKEN uppercut! Romero runs, ducks, running Sliced Bread! Matt gets up, Romero kicks away, but Matt was ready for the mule kick. Matt puts Romero in a sharpshooter while Nick goes to the apron to give Baretta a Penalty Kick! Then Matt positions Romero for the slingshot facebuster!

Nick cartwheels to asai moonsault Best Friends! Omega returns, fans are going wild as he puts on a crossface for the Cease & Desist Lock!

Nick intercepts Chuckie, but then Baretta comes in, the Best Friends bowl him into the others to break the holds. The two teams regroup, fans rally once again. They all brawl 3v3, first the Roppongi Best Friends punch, then the Elite respond. They go back and forth, RPGBFs get the edge and then run, into TRIPLE SUPERKICKS!

The Elite runs, into triple knees from RPGBFs. Only Omega stays in the ring, but he just takes triple knee strikes by himself now. The Bucks return, the RPGBFs share that group hug! They take one member of the Elite each, Triple Gotch Piledrivers!

Triple covers, Triple TWO! RPGBFs are frustrated, Terminator Drums start up while Chuckie climbs up. Baretta brings Matt up, Dudebuster position with Romero helping, it’s a SUPER Dudebuster!

Nick breaks the cover just in time! Chuckie grabs him by his hair, Nick slips out of the Awful Waffle and side steps Chuckie to send him into buckles. Romero up, he grabs both Bucks and wants Double Sliced Bread, but as he goes up, Omega returns and catches him in a fireman’s carry. Omega hits Romero with a rolling senton, gets Chuckie with a draping backstabber, swanton bomb from Nick! Baretta returns and rallies on The Elite all by himself, only to take a knee right to the face. Omega positions Baretta while Matt lifts Chuckie and Nick positions Romero. Nick climbs up, fans get excited, Double Missile Drop-Senton Meltzer Drivers!!

That still isn’t it? The Elite fires up with the Terminator Drums, they pick Romero up, Matt alley-oops Nick for the One Winged Meltzer! Matt adds on the Sharpshooter, Nick the crossface, it’s the Cease & Desist Lock again! Romero taps, The Elite wins and retains the ROH World Six Man Tag titles for The Bullet Club! Will there ever be a trio talented enough to topple these titans of tag team wrestling?

 

My Thoughts:

Another great episode of ROH here, where ROH again displays the depth of talent they have from top to bottom and from young to old. The Addiction aren’t done with ROH yet, but might be toning down their anti-fun campaign. In contrast, Team Coast 2 Coast is self-aware with their struggling, and are addressing it in a logical sense that they either win or mutually break up as a team. I hope C2C gets that vindicating victory as ROH’s tag team division needs more young teams to keep it going with talk of War Machine being on their way out. Shane Taylor dominates again, even though it was against an obvious jobber. His hitman story can still go all sorts of ways, playing him up as more a Tweener than either Heel or Face. I wish that story with Cheeseburger and The Dawgs was going to go somewhere, but in the end, Taylor is more of a singles competitor anyway. He can make for a great ROH WTVC contender, and with Silas Young as the new champion (Highlight for Final Battle spoilers) I could see such a Tweener Taylor program happening.

I enjoyed seeing Coleman’s Pulpit with Brandi Rhodes. Coleman does well as a Tweener himself, verbally picking fights with anyone in order to stir up emotion. Brandi may not be the most experienced woman but she can still be a face for WOH on television since WOH is mostly found on ROH’s YouTube. Women’s wrestling continues to grow, even in ROH as now there will finally be a WOH Champion. It may not be Brandi at first, but it was smart to have Coleman bring up a “connections vs talent” aspect to Brandi’s character, that can be her story as she chases the title. The main event–which I didn’t realize was for the ROH W6MTC at first–was PPV quality, but that was to be expected when Bullet Club leader and all-around top tier talent Kenny Omega was involved. ROH’s trio division is still growing, but it is already well-stocked with teams like the Bullet Club’s various formations, The Kingdom and their pursuit of becoming two-time champions, and Romero & Best Friends as seen here. I hope it continues to grow with more teams from both ROH and their many partner promotions.

My Score: 8.5/10


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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.28.2024

TNA tapings from Philly! Knockouts Number 1 Contender is decided! Rich Swann explains his heel turn and Chris Sabin vs Steve Maclin in the main event!

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Hey, even if Xplosion has been a complete waste of 45 minutes, last week’s iMPACT! showed some promise with this newer direction at least. We’re getting a return of the 8 for 1 match for the Knockouts World Title. So we’ll get a number one contender for Jordynne Grace, apparently Chris Sabin and Steve Maclin have a match, but we get some answers from Rich Swann on his heel turn.

Time to see what else we have going on!

Ratings:

  • 8 for 1 Match: Rosemary, Dani Luna,  Xia Brookside & Steph DeLander vs Havok, Jody Threat, Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards: Dani wins via Schoolgirl Roll-Up – **
  • Dani Luna vs Steph DeLander vs Xia Brookside vs Rosemary: Steph wins via TKO – * 1/2
  • Grizzled Young Vets (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs Cody Deaner: GYV wins via Grit Your Teeth – SQUASH
  • Josh Alexander vs Tracy Williams: Josh wins via C4 Spike – ***1/4
  • Mike Bailey w/Trent Seven vs Eddie Edwards w/Brian Myers & Alisha Edwards: Eddie Edwards wins via Boston Knee Party – *** 1/2
  • Steve Maclin vs Chris Sabin: Maclin wins via KIA – *** 1/2

 

Results:

8 for 1 Match: Rosemary, Dani Luna,  Xia Brookside & Steph DeLander vs Havok, Jody Threat, Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards

So this is a random tag pairing, which the winning team than faces each other in a Fatal Four Way for Number One Contender position; that explains why half of Decay and Spitfire are on opposite teams. 

Steph faces off with Havok first but tags out to Rosemary to try and shirk responsibility, but Rosemary and Havok work together to level Steph and then Rosemary tags back out to purposefully bring DeLander back into the match. Havok throws Steph around a bit, even Lish gets in some offense, most notably her Bodyscissors Bulldog, but Steph tags out to Dani, Dani and Masha go after each other and then the match slowly starts to break down.

Dani hits the Rope Assisted Blue Thunder Bomb on Masha for 2, and starts looking for the Luna Landing. Masha slips it and we go into a bit of a locomotion Cradle spot which Dani gets the best of and wins the tag for her team!

Dani Luna vs Steph DeLander vs Xia Brookside vs Rosemary

As the match is getting set up, Masha attacks Dani to wipe her out. So the other three start fighting, Xia charges a corner, gets ole’d and she flies into ASH by Elegance who was seated at ringside because she had cosmetic surgery and couldn’t wrestle. ASH posts Xia, gets banished from ringside by the referee, back in the ring Rosemary does her rise from the dead spot and looks to finish Steph but Matt Cardona comes out of nowhere, hits the Radio Silence, Steph DeLander hits the TKO for the easy 1-2-3.

Steph DeLander is number one contender and Matt Cardona is back! Not a terrible wrinkle. The match barely existed but at least these returns are nice. 

GYV hits the ring to complain about Cody Deaner costing them the match against Time Splitters last week. So they call him out and he’s out in Red and Yellow trailer park Flash attire. Santino apparently is allowing Deaner to pick one of the GYV members to fight. Philly picks both, so Deaner attacks both. 

Grizzled Young Vets (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs Cody Deaner

Cody gets the best of Drake early but then the GYV work over Deaner a bit early, Gibson starts talking smack and Deaner tries to Hulk Up, and it seemingly works. Combination Punches, Manhattan Drop, Corner Bulldog, tries the Deaner DDT, but Gibson cuts him off with a throat chop.

Drake uses the scarf to take advantage of the referee not looking, and then some Grit Your Teeth gives the GYV a win.

Josh Alexander walks out again to be the Talking Weapon…and yeah, not really a big fan of when he speaks. He’s dressed to wrestle so lets hope its an open challenge or a Philadelphia Drink Off with Sandman showing up…or something. Just not a lot of talking, please. OH GOOD, open challenge. Josh calls out Hammerstone, but he gets some Hot Sauce instead of Hammers.

Josh Alexander vs Tracy Williams

As expected with these two, early World of Sport style open with some chain wrestling into athletic counter wrestling and shrugging off both men’s first attempt at submissions. They both take a beat, then we go into a Chop Battle, Williams slows Josh with a Kitchen Sink, but Josh grabs him in the Vertical Suplex and then spill over the ropes. Josh is back in first, Williams tries to crawl up, eats a strike and then eats Josh’s Low Crossbody spot. So now Josh starts dogwalking Williams around the outside.

Josh throws him back in, drives a knee into his face, but as Williams tries to fight back, Josh stops all of that with a Northern Lights Suplex Hold for 2. Josh goes for a Heel Hook to weaken the ankle for a potential Ankle Lock. So just early joint manipulation and Back Breakers from Josh leaves Williams writhing and absorbing so much…not really fighting back much. Tracy tries a desperation short Headbutt to the gut like he’s Spike Dudley, but it seems to just annoy Josh. A few traded Overhand Chops, C4 Spike attempt but Tracy drops his weight. Josh gets a little arrogant, starts with a few half assed slaps and it allows Tracy to fire a few strike, Back Drop Suplex, drives Josh into the corner and sets up the Avalanche Butterfly Suplex. Tracy goes for a submission but Josh is too close to the ropes.

With all of Williams’ offense, Josh manages to fire through and land an Exploder Suplex to rock Tracy. A few more big moves from Josh, into the Power Breaker seems to give Josh all of the momentum. C4 Spike again, Back Drop counter, Back Elbow and Tracy tries a corner set up but Josh cuts him off and they start fighting on the top. Williams counters the Superplex, DDT into the top corner buckle, Death Valley Driver into an STF, then Crossface but Josh is fighting. Piledriver attempt from Williams, straight right says no, Release German Suplex, straps go down but Tracy kicks Josh in the face. They trade Big Boots, Josh with a Backslide into the C4 Spike for the win!

Both these guys chant kicks up, Josh offers the handshake, they go for the corny Indie respect moment and Hammerstone hits the ring and lays them both out. Hammer puts the head gear on Tracy and throws him into the Torture Rack. 

This might be Ali’s best promo ever.

Mike Bailey w/Trent Seven vs Eddie Edwards w/Brian Myers & Alisha Edwards

I do really like The System’s theme song. 

Eddie goes for the NOAH Chop, Bailey ducks the first one and tries to keep things quick, but Eddie catches him and caves in his chest real quick. Front Kick from Bailey into the Back Handspring that culminates into a Gamengiri, Eddie powders and Speedball goes for the Tope con Hilo. Arm Wringer into a Round Kick to the chest. Bailey breaks the count, eats a chop and then get go into a kicks and chops trading spot. Myers provides enough of a distraction since they’re on the outside so Eddie scoops Bailey and Blue Thunder Bomb on the apron.

Another count reset, this time from Eddie and the Chops continue from Eddie. Eventually Eddie throws Bailey back into the ring, very unceremoniously, drops a knee to the eyes and goes for 3 pinfalls in quick succession. Fingers to the eyes, chops to the chest, Backpack Stunner attempt but Speedball wriggles free and John Woo Dropkick gives him some space. Spinning Back Kick, Axe Kick, Round Kick, Running Shooting Star, for 2! Speedball slaps his chest to try and send a message while he starts lighting up Eddie with about half a dozen Round Kicks to the chest. He then goes for the Lightning Kicks while Eddie is on the ropes, Myers pulls out Eddie, Bailey attempts a dive but puts the brakes on, acts like he’s distracted by Myers but avoid Eddie’s sneak attack. Kick to the face into a Corkscrew Asai Moonsault, back in the ring, Tornado Kick from Bailey, goes for Ultima Weapon but he eats a Gamengiri into the Backpack Stunner for 2!

Both men rise, Chop from Bailey sends him on his ass, and we go back to kicks versus chops. Bailey with the combination kicks, tries the Buzzsaw but Eddie moves, Lariat! Tiger Driver attempt, but Bailey says no, Backflip Knees gives Bailey all the momentum. He tries the Tornado set up, Myers and Alisha get involved but Trent Seven nullifes Myers, Bailey with the Double Clutch Superkick to rock Eddie, he goes back to the Tornado set up but Lish grabs his feet, Bailey fights her off, drops Eddie, goes for Ultima Weapon but misses! Boston Knee Party to the back of Bailey’s head, Eddie wins!

There’s a quick video package for the FBI next week. Not sure if that means we only see Guido, or if Vito and others will show up.

Rich homie Swann and AJ Francis show up and I’m fairly sure he named them “First Class”. They keep saying AJ Francis in the same cadence as AJ Styles, so I get what they’re doing there. And Swann basically says AJ was the only one who cared about how Rich was doing, Hendry just stole his thunder and did nothing. “If you ain’t First Class, you’re last” – Talladega Nights references? Well now.

Steve Maclin vs Chris Sabin

Mostly an uneventful start, a few moments from both men, Sabin speeds things up when he ducks out and baits Maclin to try the Scud Missile, but he outsmarts him by sliding back in. Maclin doesn’t full commit to the dive but does roll out a little hard which gives Sabin the chance to jump on him. Baseball Slide, Wristlock over the ring post, throws him back in and looks for a Grounded Top Wristlock. Sabin acting a bit more like Shelley with the joint focus, but Maclin manages to use the ropes to his advantage and bounce Sabin off of them twice.

Maclin finally has some control, Forearm to the low back, drapes Sabin on the middle rope and drives the knee into the back of his head. Maclin lays in some chops, grounds any of Sabin’s attempts and locks in a Chin Lock. Sabin finally fires up , but Maclin hits the Olympic Slam to stifle Sabin’s attempts. Maclin perches Sabin, tries the Superplex but a few punches and a bite gives Sabin an opening and Sabin connects with the Missile Dropkick. Manhattan Drop into a Crucifix cover for 2, Swinging Neckbreaker causes Maclin to retreat to the corner and Sabin focuses a few Forearms to the back of the head and a Snap DDT.

A few wild swings from Maclin give Sabin a gift, so he goes for the Crossface. Maclin barely rolls tot he ropes to break the hold, powders out and moves out of the way of the Plancha. BUSAIKU KNEE to level Sabin. Jar-Headbutt for a near fall! Maclin Tree of Woes Sabin, Caught in the Crosshairs, Sabin sits up but Maclin knows how to avoid the post. A small back and forth, Mayhem for All and only a 2 count! Jar-Headbutt number two misses, La Magistral for only 2, both collide with lariats and then go into the Fighting Spirit spot. Slugfest but Sabin hits a Sole Butt, Sabin tries to continue but Maclin coldcocks Sabin sending him to the outside, Scud Missile Dive – MISSES! Maclin is laid out on the outside, count out starts, Sabin is back in around 6, Maclin barely beats the 10. Springboard Tornado DDT from Sabin for a near fall!

Cradle Shock attempt, but Maclin fights it off. Sabin jumps, misses, Tree of Woe, Caught in the Crosshairs! Maclin tries the KIA but Sabin turns it into a Wrestler’s Bridge Pinfall for only 2, but Maclin holds on to the arms, connects with the KIA and wins!

 

Overall Score: 7/10

Well aside from the fact the opening match was a little bit of a hectic mess and Kon is still a storyline relevant thing…the better portion of the episode was pretty fun. I didn’t love the allusions to Santino handing out rights to challenge and open challenge vouchers, felt like a weird “authority” figure kind of spin. But when he finally showed up and continued to be the lovable goof, its all good.

Ali had his best promo ever, “Mr Rhinoceros”, was a great way to spin into the conversation with Rhyno. Sabin steering more into Shelley’s bag of tricks and still coming up short is interesting. Steph DeLander with the big return win and bringing Cardona back with her is generally a fun angle. Speedball looked awesome and Hammerstone did a great job looking like a massive douche and executing the best Torture Rack since Lex Luger.

Of course there’s a few gripes, but all in all, it was pretty fun.


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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (3/28/24)

Look who finally decided to show up!

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Kyle Fletcher returns to ROH TV!

The ROH World Television Champion is finally back to defend his title! Will the Aussie Arrow hit Blake Christian through the All Heart?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Athena VS Nikita; Athena wins.
  • Cole Karter & Griff Garrison w/Maria Kanellis VS Kaz Jordan & Victor Castella; Karter & Griff win.
  • Dalton Castle VS Nick Comoroto; Castle wins.
  • Brandon Cutler & Colt Cabana VS Rex Lawless & Bryce Donovan; Cutler & Cabana win.
  • Six Man Tag: Top Flight VS KPK; Top Flight wins.
  • Diamante VS Kiera Hogan; Kiera wins.
  • Evil Uno VS JD Drake; Uno wins.
  • ROH World Television Championship: Kyle Fletcher VS Blake Christian; Fletcher wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Athena VS Nikita!

The Fallen Goddess was stressed out watching Hikaru Shida tune up for Supercard of Honor, so she’s getting back in the ring to work through that. Will Athena prove this is still her show? Or can The Russian Vixxen take advantage of Shida being on Athena’s mind?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and then Athena rushes in! Nikita dodges to rally with lariats and a SLINGBLADE! The fans rally, Nikita runs in at the corner and she SPLASHES, to then BULLDOG! Athena gets spiked and Nikita gets fired up! Nikita brings Athena up, underhooks, then PEDIGREES! Cover, ONE?!? Athena is tough but Nikita is still surprised. Nikita storms up but is sent into buckles! Nikita stops herself just in time, and she ROCKS Athena! Nikita brings Athena in while she goes up the corner, for a HANGING HEADSCISSOR! The ref counts, Nikita lets off, but Athena gets mad!

Athena DIVES and wipes Nikita out against barriers! Athena is mad now, and she brings Nikita up to THROW her into railing! Athena shouts at Nikita, then wheelbarrows to SWING her into barriers! Athena says you’re welcome and takes a bow, then she goes back for Nikita. Athena puts Nikita in, looms over her while soaking up cheers and jeers, then stalks Nikita as she crawls. Athena hauls Nikita up, CLUBS her again and again, then underhooks for a BUTTERFLY SWING! Athena TOSSES Nikita away, drags her up, and then HALF HATCH SLAMS! Nikita is dazed, but Athena sits her up. Athena ties up the legs and puts on a STANDING CROSSFACE! Nikita taps, Athena wins!

Winner: Athena, by submission

Ahead of crossing swords with the Shining Samurai, the ROH Women’s World Champion is sharpening her edge. As such, she SHOTGUNS Nikita back down! The fans boo as Athena CLUBS away on Nikita! Athena then puts Nikita in the Tree of Woe and lifts her up, to KICK away on Nikita’s back! Athena takes the belt, puts it in front of Nikita’s face, and she trots as she takes aim. But wait! Here comes Shida! The fans fire up as Athena runs away! Shida helps Nikita out of the Tree, then picks up the belt Athena left behind! She even dares Athena to come get it back! Is Shida going to be the one that finally dethrones the Overlord? Or will Athena make sure “forever champion” means forever?

 

Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.

Renee Paquette is here to talk with Big Shotty, and notes his impressive 2024 streak. He asked for this time, so what’s going on? Lee says that he has said it before and he will proudly say it again. He is not here to take part, he is here to take over! And now let him add something else: he is here to take titles! Now, he has heard there’s an ROH World Television Championship match between one champion in Kyle Fletcher and All Heart, Blake Christian. Now, whoever comes out victorious, Lee’s calling his shot! Supercard of Honor, Big Shotty’s got next! Lee is ready to swing for the fences, is he going to get his chance to hit it out of the park?

 

Dalton Castle VS Nick Comoroto!

The Peacock is still in his slump, and not even his substitute Boys are enough. Meanwhile, did the Freak Beast really shave his beard? Then which change will be the more hindering? Castle without Brandon & Brent, or Comoroto with Jacoby Watts?

The Code of Honor is upheld, and in tight quarters, and the bell rings. The fans rally for Castle as he and Comoroto circle. Castle squats low, real low, then he rushes up to collar ‘n’ elbow! Comoroto powers Castle right to a corner, the ref counts, and Comoroto lets off at 4. Comoroto makes the pecs dance and then flicks sweat at Castle. Castle storms right up, and he, uh, “hip” checks Comoroto! Comoroto gives it back! Comoroto smirks but Castle gets those hips moving. Then he hits the low leg takedown! He rolls Comoroto then CLUBS away on him! Comoroto gets free, kicks low, then ROCKS Castle with a haymaker!

Comoroto bumps Castle off buckles then RAMS into him again and again and again! The ref counts, Comoroto whips Castle but Castle reverses to TOSS Comoroto! Comoroto holds on and he manages to skin the cat! A big cat at that, but Castle waistlocks! Comoroto holds onto ropes to stop the lift, then he backs Castle into a corner. Comoroto throws elbows, gets space and comes back, but into a BOOT! Castle runs up, into a LARIAT! The fans rally, Comoroto huffs and puffs and brings Castle up. Comoroto reels Castle in, but Castle Alabama Lifts! Comoroto CLUBS Castle down then shoves him away.

Comoroto swings but Castle blocks to ROCK him first! Castle fires more forearms, but Comoroto shoves him away. Comroto runs up, Castle gets around, BIG GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up, Comoroto staggers to his feet, and into an Alabama Lift! BANGAAAAAA~RANG! Cover, Castle wins!

Winner: Dalton Castle, by pinfall

Comoroto is a big man, so this was a big win for The Peacock! But wait, here comes Taya Valkyrie! And she tells Castle, “How dare you say that we are irresponsible! Yeah, we lost The Boys. But after the short time we had them, I realized how rude and annoying they are! So, I’m glad we lost them! Because they were a couple of BAD boys!” The fans boo but Taya says yeah, she went there! And they probably got it from Castle! Because Castle never loved them! Not like Mommy & Daddy TV loved them! So for that, Castle deserves this! Sneak attack by Johnny TV! MOONLIGHT DRIVE and a SHINING WIZARD!

Johnny rains down fists on Castle, then says they were BAD boys! Castle set a bad example for them! They’re all losers! The fans boo but Mr. & Mrs. TV just stand over Castle to make out! Then they stomp Castle on their way out! Even as he wins matches, will Castle still be lost in life with The Boys lost in the woods of Canada?

 

Mark Briscoe speaks.

“Philadelphia. For #DemBoys, that is the origin of professional wrestling. That’s when we felt it. That’s when we said this is in our soul, man.” Jay himself once said, “This is what we was created to do, man.” Baddest tag team on the planet, almost a quarter century, and BOOM, it gets taken away in a moment. So Mark’s starting over from square one, flying solo. Continental Classic, the game plan was to get on top, and to soar! But his wings were clipped, humbled once again. But there’s this voice inside of him, it’s Jay’s voice, that says, “Don’t worry about that broken wing, son. You was born to fly. With wings like an eagle, we gonna mount up.”

Mark knows Eddie Kingston’s got that same voice inside of him. “Ain’t that some s*it?” Mark knows Eddie’s had the highs and lows, the peaks and valleys, just like Mark. Eddie became the first American Triple Crown Champion, took on all comers defending that, but then lost to the AEW Continental Championship to Kazuchika Okada. Eddie talked to his mentor, Homicide, and agreed that it is time to tap into something from the past. Into that hungry Eddie, that ruthless Eddie, that vicious Eddie. The Eddie with that dog in him! That Pitbull! Every yard has a top dog, but Eddie, you may be ROH World Champion, but Mark’s gonna show you in Philly that MARK is top dog!

April 5th marks 11 years to the day that brother Jay won his first ROH World Championship. And just like he told Mark, time to man up. Eddie, it is time to man up. Philly, it is time to man up! Mark Briscoe VS Eddie Kingston, ROH World Championship, Supercard of Honor, we will man up. But who will be the man that holds up that title at the end of the night?

 

Diamante VS Kiera Hogan!

The Cuban Diamond won big in a Four Corner Survival, and she won in the opening round of the ROH Women’s World Television Championship tournament. Both of those losses only served to fan the flames, and now Kiera wants to turn up the heat! Will Kiera get her lick back? Or does Diamante just have Kiera’s number?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, Diamante headlocks, and she grinds the hold. Kiera powers up but can’t power out as Diamante holds tight. Kiera tries again, but Diamante still keeps the headlock on. Kiera throws body shots, powers out again and is free, but Diamante runs her over! Cover, ONE, and the two stand off. The fans rally as the two reset and go again. Kiera headlocks this time, dares Diamante to keep that same energy now, but Diamante grinds her forearm into Kiera’s face. Diamante powers out but Kiera runs her over! “And that’s all, periodt!”

The fans rally as the two reset again. Kiera wants that Miami heat, so the two tie up again. Kiera wrenches an arm, wristlocks, but Diamante rolls, kips up and wrenches back. Diamante wristlocks then hammerlocks, then spins Kiera for a snapmare. Diamante clamps on with a chinlock and she grinds Kiera down. Kiera fights up, pries the hold open, and fans cheer as she wrenches back. Kiera uses the hammerlock to wrangle Diamante, then she bridges over! Diamante endures, so Kiera floats to a facelock. Diamante gator rolls free and wrenches Kiera to a top mounted armlock! Kiera endures and the fans rally again.

Kiera fights up, wrenches and wristlocks, but Diamante goes to ropes. The ref counts, Kiera lets off quickly, and the armbands come off! They tie up, Kiera wrenches and wristlocks. Diamante ROCKS Kiera! Kiera falls, Diamante stomps her, then drags her up to ROCK her again! Diamante ROCKS Kiera one more time, then runs the ropes, but into a BOOT! And ROUNDHOUSE! Cover, TWO! Diamante stays in this and she kicks right back. Diamante whips, Kiera ducks ‘n’ whips to then drop and trip Diamante! Kiera keeps moving, STEP-UP LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Diamante sputters and goes to a corner but Kiera eggs her on.

Kiera fires forearms now, then whips corner to corner. Diamante hits buckles hard, then Kiera fires up. The fans rally behind her as she runs in, but Diamante drop toeholds her into buckles! Diamante then stomps away on Kiera in the corner! The ref counts, Diamante lets off at 4, and she drags Kiera up to put her against buckles. Diamante stomps some more, then goes corner to corner and back again, HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Diamante drags Kiera to the cover, TWO! Keira stays in this and Diamante is annoyed. Diamante sits Kiera up and traps an arm before she clamps on, cording hold and SHOULDER CLAW!

Kiera endures this modified cobra twist, and Diamante even grinds her forearm into Kiera’s face. The fans rally as Kiera fights up. Kiera throws body shots, ROCKS Diamante, but Diamante RAMS Kiera into the corner! And RAMS her again! Then CHOPS! Diamante puts Kiera up top, ROCKS her, then ROCKS her again! Diamante climbs up to throw more shots, and then brings her up. The fans rally while Kiera blocks the suplex! Kiera throws body shots, then shoves Diamante away! Diamante comes back, but Kiera MISSILE DROPKICKS her! Diamante tumbles and the fans rally while both women are down.

Kiera pounds the mat to fire up again. She nods as she rises, the fans behind her. Kiera runs up to CLOBBER Diamante! And she CLOBBERS her again! Diamante swings, Kiera blocks to snapmare and “EAT IT!” SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as Kiera goes Around the World to HIP ATTACK! Then side to side, BOOT WASH! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Diamante gets a bit lucky and Kiera is frustrated. Kiera fireman’s carries but Diamante fights it. Then she CLAWS Kiera’s eyes! CHOP BLOCK! Diamante fires up now, she dragon sleepers, and says goodnight. But Kiera throws knees to say not yet!

Kiera snapmares free, runs up, SUPERKICK! Diamante flounders, Kiera hauls her up, FACE THE MUSIC! Bridging cover, Kiera wins!

Winner: Kiera Hogan, by pinfall

The swinging fisherman neckbreaker punctuates this one, periodt! Kiera wants to be the first in line to face the inaugural ROH Women’s World Television Champion, but just who will it be? The Queen of Guinea, Queen Aminata? Or Athena’s protege, Billie Starkz?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Supercard of Honor!

It’s already a big night with the title matches, including the crowning of the first-ever ROH Women’s World TV Champion, but now even Stardom is getting in on the action! It will be a Six Woman Tag as Mina Shirakawa, Maika & Mei Seira take on Saya Kamitani, Tam Nakano & AZM!

 

Hikaru Shida speaks.

“In AEW, I won Woman’s World title three times, I beat Toni Storm, I beat Saraya, Willow, Anna Jay, almost everyone. I need stimulation! And so do you. Right, Athena? Do you remember the moment we faced each other in the ring last year? I know you’ve been excited! I know fans have been excited! But… the person who has been excited most is me. Excited to beat up the ‘forever champ.’ So, hello, ROH! Be ready for a new era. Because Holy Shida has arrived!” The Shining Samurai is ready, but will she be able to cut down the Fallen Goddess?

 

ROH World Television Championship: Kyle Fletcher VS Blake Christian!

As Supercard of Honor approaches, it is about time the Protostar returned to ROH TV. But will this return be less than triumphant? Or will All Heart be an easy target for the Aussie Arrow?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who heads for Philly!

The Code of Honor is not upheld as Kyle kicks Blake’s hand away, so Blake shakes his own hand. The bell rings, the two circle, and they tie up. Blake wrenches, wristlocks, but Kyle shoots around to waistlock and SLAM! The fans boo but Kyle soaks it up. Blake gets up, he and Kyle reset and circle again. They tie up, Blake waistlocks then headlocks. Kyle powers out and runs Blake over! Kyle flexes to show he’s bulking up, but then Blake blocks a stomp! Blake kips up but Kyle breaks free to ROCK Blake! Things speed up, Blake hurdles, drops down, then DROPKICKS! Blake kips up and dusts himself off and the fans cheer.

Blake says va fa Napoli, Kyle rushes in, but he blocks Blake’s arm-drag. Kyle whips Blake away but Blake handsprings to wheelbarrow, victory roll, and SPLASH 182! Cover, TWO! Kyle gets away to ropes and catches his breath. Blake storms up, wrenches and whips, but Kyle blocks by holding ropes! Blake CLUBS the arm, but Kyle avoids the chop to clothesline Blake up and out! Fans boo as Kyle builds speed, but Blake slides in! Kyle stops the tope and goes back to the apron, only to get a 619! The fans fire up as Blake builds speed, and Blake FOSBURY FLOPS into the EYE OF THE HURRICANE!

The fans are thunderous as Blake gets Kyle up and in. Cover, TWO! Kyle stays in this but Blake stays cool. The fans rally again as Blake aims from a corner. Blake says he’s becoming champ, and he runs in, but into a POP-UP SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Cover, TWO! Blake survives and Kyle is annoyed again. Kyle tastes a bit of blood in his mouth, maybe cut his lip or tongue on his teeth. But he shrugs that off to stalk Blake to ropes. Kyle stands Blake up to CHOP him down! The fans “WOO~!” as Kyle pretends he can’t see where Blake went. Fans want that “One More Time!” and Kyle brings Blake up again.

Kyle has Blake in the corner now, winds up, but Blake dodges the chop to CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! MACHINE GUN CHOP! The fans fire up as Blake runs, but Kyle CLOBBERS Blake! Blake is dazed as Kyle hits an Ospreay level elbow shot. Blake crawls to a corner, Kyle eggs the fans on, and Kyle storms up on Blake. Kyle whips corner to corner, but Blake goes up to handstand! Kyle runs in but Blake BOOTS Kyle, then drops into the DDT!! The fans fire up while Kyle sputters! Kyle finds his way to ropes, comes back, but Blake ELBOWS him! Blake whips, Kyle reverses but Blake goes up and over and dragon sleepers! BACKBREAKER to SCREW HIGH KICK!

Kyle tumbles out, scrambles back up, but Blake goes up and out to APRON SPEAR! Blake just keeps going, and he DIVES! Direct hit with the Low-pe Suicida, and Blake puts Kyle right back in! Blake climbs up, Kyle sits up, into the ALL MACHO ELBOW!! Cover, TWO!!! Kyle survives and shocks everyone! Blake is frustrated, but he refocuses and calls his shot. The fans rally as Blake climbs the corner to the top. But Kyle springs up to SWEEP the legs! Blake hits buckles then falls to the mat! Kyle huffs and puffs and aims from the corner. Kyle runs in, GAMANGIRI! And then suplex, BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, TWO?!?

The fans are thunderous again and Kyle cannot believe it! Kyle drags Blake up, but Blake goes to fireman’s carry! Kyle fires off elbows, reels Blake in and- NO, Blake slips outta the bomb to fireman’s carry! Kyle reaches for ropes so Blake HOTSHOTS him on them! Kyle is stuck up there, so Blake goes up a corner! GUILLOTINE FROG SPLASH!! Blake hurries to get Kyle in, then hurries to the corner! Blake runs, step-up, but Kyle makes it a sunset flip! TWO, Blake sits on it, TWO! Kyle deadlifts Blake into a PILEDRIVER!! Cover, Kyle wins!

Winner: Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall (still ROH World Television Champion)

Kyle pretends he can’t hear all the boos, but he can’t pretend he doesn’t see Lee Johnson walking out on stage! The Aussie Arrow may have hit the bull’s eye tonight, but is he about to get shot down by Big Shotty?


My Thoughts:

A great ROH at an hour and 20 minutes, and even the matches I skipped ended up being a lot of fun to watch. Great comedic stuff in Cutler & Cabana winning, with Cutler showing off how cut he is under the tracksuit. And there was a great mix of comedy and meaty men slapping meat in Uno VS JD Drake, with a great win for Uno in his home country of Canada. KPK got a great showing here but that added to the quality of the win for Top Flight. And good win for Maria Kanellis’ boys but there was no story advancement with Spanish Announce Project so that was pointless.

Great opening stuff with Athena, in that she dominated Nikita but then got run off by Shida. Shida had a good promo though I wouldn’t have waited until right before the main event to play it. As I said before, Athena VS Shida is going to be great stuff, and this could be the moment for Athena to lose and then move on to AEW to get in on those titles. There was a great video recap package to hype Billie Starkz VS Queen Aminata, but nothing from those two directly. Diamante VS Kiera was really good, and it was logical for Kiera to win since Diamante won their previous 1v1 match. This doesn’t automatically make Kiera the #1 contender to the Women’s TV title, but she’s in the conversation.

Great match from Castle and Comoroto, and honestly, Comoroto looks good clean shaven. Good win for Castle, and of course Johnny & Taya beat him down to add to his misery. I still want savage, feral Boys to return to help Castle get revenge on Johnny & Taya, though. And awesome main event for the men’s TV title. Blake looked great even in defeat, but uh, what happened to Ethan Page? Another dropped ball in the ROH TV title division and Lee Johnson gets to run with it now. Kyle is more than likely defeating Lee at Supercard, but that really depends on what part he’s going to play in Ospreay’s story within the Don Callis Family.

My Score: 8.7/10


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