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Mitchell’s Ring of Honor Report! (8/4/18)

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ROH WRESTLING TELEVISION, Episode 359

It’s a historic night as The Villain takes on The Hurricane, Shane Helms, as the superhero wrestler makes his ROH in-ring debut! Plus, a NINE MAN TAG MATCH!

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • ROH World Television Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Silas Young VS Chris Sabin w/ Alex Shelley; Sabin wins and will challenge Punishment Martinez for the title.
  • Shane “The Hurricane” Helms VS Marty Scurll; Scurll wins.
  • Triple Threat Trios Tag: SoCal Uncensored VS Los Ingobernables de Japon VS The Hung Bucks; LIJ wins.

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ROH World Television Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Silas Young VS Chris Sabin w/ Alex Shelley!

The Last Real Man is the former World TV Champion while one half of the Motor City Machine Guns has never held that title before. Who will prove they’re the better man tonight to then challenge the monster, Punishment Martinez?

Alex Shelley joins commentary and explains all his different injuries is what’s keeping him from competing, but not from talking. He’s therefore here to support his tag team partner in this singles endeavor.

Silas declines the Code of Honor handshake and the bell rings. He and Sabin circle, but Silas talks trash. Silas wants to see a test of strength and Sabin gives it a go. Silas wrenches the arm but Sabin rolls and spins to reverse it. Sabin makes it a headlock, Silas goes to reverse but Sabin arm-drags Silas down. Fans applaud while Silas backs off to a corner. Sabin and Silas circle again while fans duel. Sabin gets a wristlock to hammerlock then spins Silas around and around and around for more. He snapmares Silas down then crucifix cover, TWO. Silas rolls out but fans applaud. Silas keeps his cool, then comes back into the ring. He mockingly applauds but Sabin still takes a bow.

Silas knees Sabin low, then puts on a headlock of his own. Sabin powers out to reel Silas into a headlock. Silas powers out now, they collide with shoulders but neither falls down, and they both flex, brother. Silas dares Sabin to try this again, and Sabin runs, but Silas runs sideways. They cross, but then Sabin drops down and throws Silas out. Sabin takes aim and slingshots. Silas runs but Sabin lands on the apron to then cannonball off! Shelley likes what he sees from his friend while we go to break.

ROH returns as Silas grinds Sabin down with a cravat. Sabin feeds off the fan rally and fights out, but Silas comes back with a forearm. Sabin gives another, but Silas does, too. They go back and forth, then speed up until Silas knees low. Silas runs, but Sabin gives a knee back. Sabin runs, but into the fireman’s carry. He escapes to lift Silas in the fireman’s carry, but Silas escapes. Silas lifts, but Sabin escapes. Sabin tries again but Silas escapes to a sunset flip, only to get a Penalty Kick! Silas rolls all the way out of the ring, but Sabin takes aim from the apron. He gives Silas another Penalty Kick! Sabin fires up with the fans, then fetches Silas.

They go in the ring, and Sabin climbs up top. Sabin aims, and hits the missile dropkick! He drags Silas back up, fireamn’s carry but Silas escapes. Sabin standing switches but Silas elbows out. Silas runs but Sabin follows, for a springboard tornado DDT! Cover, TWO! Sabin catches his breath while Silas slowly stirs. Fans build to a rally as Sabin stalks Silas. He brings Silas up but Silas grabs ropes. Silas escapes to a corner, then boots Sabin away. Silas full nelson but Sabin slips down and out to victory roll. TWO, and Silas catches Sabin for the backbreaker to lariat! Silas adds a knee to Sabin’s head, then the draping, swinging neckbreaker! Cover, TWO!

Silas grows frustrated by Sabin’s toughness. He keeps on Sabin with the full nelson. Sabin breaks free again, then elbows Silas away. Sabin runs into a fireman’s carry. Silas hits the rolling senton and headstand, to the Plunge rebound moonsault. Sabin evades, but then runs into the full nelson knee strike. Fireman’s carry but Sabin slips out again to a backslide, TWO! Mahistrol, TWO! Silas boots Sabin, then full nelsons. Sabin anticipates the knee and school boys. They stand up and collide again. They keep going, Sabin ducks to enziguri and mule kick! Sabin fireman’s carry, and he crosses the legs for Cradle Shock! Cover, Sabin wins!

Winner: Chris Sabin, by pinfall; will challenge Punishment Martinez for the ROH WTV Championship

Success! Shelley is so proud of his best friend for earning this new chance at a singles title. However, the current champion appears! Punishment Martinez stares Sabin down from the stage. Sabin sees him and signals he’s ready for Martinez anywhere, anytime. When and where will this newest David VS Goliath battle be held? Can Sabin manage a minor miracle against the monster? Or will he be lucky to even survive the Purple Mist?

 

Shane “The Hurricane” Helms VS Marty Scurll!

This match of wrestling superhero and the one true Villain of ROH stems from the “ace reporter” simply wanting Scurll’s opinion on Dalton Castle retaining at Best in the World against Bullet Club’s Allied Powers, aka Scurll and Cody. Scurll was in no mood, and lashed out at Helms over his Penguin Cobblepot joke. Now there’s a Hurricane coming through ROH, will Scurll’s umbrella be enough to shield him from it?

Hero and Villain stand face to face in the middle of the ring, and fans cheer and applaud as the two take their time to put aside their cape and coat. Fans build to a rally as the Code of Honor is skipped in favor of Scurll throwing his bandana at Hurricane’s face. Hurricane picks it up to throw it back. Scurll throws the bandana to the crowd and ties up with Hurricane. Hurricane wrenches and arm-drags, then stares Scurll down. They tie up again and Scurll gets the headlock. Hurricane powers out and both men collide shoulder to shoulder. Neither man falls, so they speed up. Hurricane fireman’s carry throws Scurll then runs him over with a shoulder. He gets Scurll in a chicken wing cradle cover, TWO, to the armbar! Scurll gets a ropebreak and fans applaud as Hurricane lets the Villain go for now.

Both men stand and tie up again. Scurll wrenches the arm to a shoulder breaker, then wrenches the wrist. Hurricane rolls to reverse but so does Scurll. Scurll uses his heels to break the hold and reverse it onto Hurricane. He gets a headlock takedown but Hurricane gets the headscissor. Scurll headstands and flaps his legs before popping out to flap his wings. Scurll even mocks the Hurricane pose! Hurricane arm-drags Scurll, then things speed up, until Hurricane hits the true Hurricane Pose! Fans are loving it, but Scurll pie-faces Hurricane. And spits on him! A brawl ignites! They go back and forth, but Hurricane whips. Scurll reverses but Hurricane kicks him. Hurricane runs but into an uppercut!

Hurricane ends up outside, and Scurll runs to the apron. SUPERKICK for the superhero! Scurll then aims and stomps the same hand that he broke the fingers on in their previous encounter. Hurricane clutches his damaged digits while we go to break.

ROH returns and Hurricane walks over to Scurll on the outside. Scurll’s mule kick misses, but Hurricane connects with his haymakers. They both go into the ring, but Scurlls is on that bad hand with a hammerlock stomp! Fans fire up with Scurll, and he drives a fist into Hurricane’s forehead. Scurll whips Hurricane corner to corner for a big back elbow and enziguri. He keeps going, dragging Hurricane out and around for a snapmare. Scurll runs for the shotgun basement dropkick. Cover, TWO, and Scurll grows annoyed. Scurll has the fans rallying, though, as he drags Hurricane up. He wants that bad hand, and uses both arms for the straitjacket stretch. Hurricane endures it, and fans rally up for Hurricane now.

Hurricane stands up, powers his way out, and puts the straitjacket on Scurll, only for Scurll to turn right back around for a backstabber! Cover, TWO, and now Scurll is really frustrated. Scurll brings Hurricane up to give a big forearm, but Hurricane gives it back. They trade more forearms, then Scurll shoves Hurricane. Hurricane runs in, but into a back elbow. Scurll climbs up and grabs that bad arm, to wrench and torture those fingers. Hurricane hits back with haymakers, then runs in again. Scurll jump over but turns around into lariats. Hurricane whips Scurll but Scurll reverses. Scurll runs into a back elbow, then Hurricane hooks Scurll’s arms and turns him around for the Underdog driver! Scurll staggers up but into a hammerlock and complete shot, aka the Mortifier! Cover, TWO!

Hurricane feels the power in his hand, and the fans anticipate it. He stalks Scurll as he slowly stands. Scurll staggers over but blocks the hand! Hurricane pushes forward, but Scurll pokes his eyes! Scurll reels Hurricane in, but ends up in the Eye of the Hurricane! Cover, TWO!! Hurricane didn’t cover Scurll enough, but he still has more to give. He shouts “Shining Wizard!” but Scurll avoids it. Scurll tricks Hurricane with the 52 Fake-out. Scurll adds a stomp to the fingers, then a knee strike! Cover, and Scurll holds the ropes, but TWO! Hurricane still gets out, so Scurll calls for his best hold. The fans fire up, Scurll does his spin around, “CHICKEN WING!”

But Hurricane grabs Scurll first! Scurll breaks free while grabbing those fingers, and the fans know to “Shhh…!” SNAP! Hurricane goes to a corner while Scurll fires up. Scurll runs but hits post and then floor. Hurricane takes time to recover before climbing up top. Scurll hurries up to join him, but Scurll gets caught into the SUPER swinging neckbreaker! Cover, TWO!! Somehow Scurll survives, and the Hero is unsure what to do. He calls for “VERTABREAKER!” It’s been years since we’ve seen him do it, but Scurll doesn’t let him try! Scurll goes for the Chicken Wing, but Hurricane spins around with him. Scurll shoves Hurricane into the ref, and gives Hurricane a low blow kick! Small package, Scurll wins!

Winner: Marty Scurll, by pinfall

How else would a Villain win against a Superhero? But is this only the beginning of comic books come to life in ROH?

 

Jay Lethal is once again The Face of the Franchise!

After winning against the few men who defeated him, the former ROH World Heavyweight Champion became the new ROH World Heavyweight Champion in a Fatal 4 Way with Cody, Matt Taven and Dalton Castle. But winning back that belt doesn’t mean he’s the greatest, that belt is the prize for being the greatest! Lethal is at the top of his game, as well as on top of the wrestling world. There will be a line of men around the world wanting just one chance at the title. Lethal welcomes it all, “come and get it, boys!” Who will be the first man in line to come for the title?

 

Triple Threat Trios Tag: SoCal Uncensored VS Los Ingobernables de Japon VS The Hung Bucks!

While The Addiction is determined to get those ROH World Tag Team Championships off #DemBoyz, Jay & Mark Briscoe, that doesn’t mean they and Scorpio Sky aren’t up for proving they’re the best 3-man team in the company. They participate in this insane crossover tag match as NJPW’s Evil, Sanada & Bushi try their hand in ROH’s Six Man Tag Division and the former World Six Man Tag Champions try to climb back up. Will any of these teams win to eventually challenge The Kingdom for those titles?

ROH takes a break and comes back once the three teams have sorted out. Per ROH rules, only two men start this type of triple threat, so the Hung Bucks hang back while Christopher Daniels starts against Sanada. The bell rings, and the Cold Skull circles with the Fallen Angel. But archenemies Hangman Page and Frankie Kazarian can’t help but jump in to brawl! Fans love the fast and furious fists, and both Sanada and Daniels give them room.

Hangman runs, but the Heavy Metal Rebel rocks him with a forearm. Kaz runs, but into Hangman’s forearm. Hangman runs but they both collide with clotheslines. Neither falls, so they collide again. They still stay up, but Daniels and Sanada finally step in. Daniels throws Hangman out one side while Sanada throws Kaz out the other. Sanada and Daniels circle again, but Kaz and Hangman keep going, and take each other out with double clotheslines!

Fans love this already, but Daniels is worried about his friend. Sanada doesn’t care, and he rolls Daniels up. TWO, but Sanada keeps on Daniels with a headlock. Daniels powers out and things speed up. Sanada rolls, then leaps over Daniels. Daniels waistlocks but Sanada bucks him off. Sanada runs into an arm-drag, but then gives one back. Daniels arm-drags, Sanada arm-drags. They both try an arm-drag at the same time, and it results in them both falling. They quickly stand up, but per the triple threat tag rules, Nick Jackson tags in via Sanada. Sanada has no choice but to let one of the Young Bucks in. Nick and Daniels tie up and Daniels gets a headlock. Scorpio tags in as Nick powers out. Daniels slides and Scorpio slingshots in. He and Nick speed up but Nick runs him over.

Scorpio kips up and headscissors Nick, but Nick handsprings to his feet. Nick ducks a kick but so does Scorpio. They both show punch but stop short. Fans love it as they back off. Nick rushes in for a superkick but Scorpio blocks. Scorpio brings Nick up but Nick slips out of the scoop to give the scoop slam. Nick drops an elbow but misses. Scorpio drops an elbow but misses. Matt comes in for an elbow drop but misses. Daniels comes in for an elbow drop but misses. Hangman wants an elbow drop, but misses. Kaz wants a back senton, but misses. All six men go for dropkicks but they cancel out! The Hung Bucks and SCU trash talk and stare down while fans applaud. But LIJ comes in and jumps them all!

Evil clears out Matt and Hangman while Bushi & Sanada clear out SCU. LIJ focuses on Nick with a double whip, back elbow and back senton. Hangman returns but Sanada feeds him to Evil, for a gordbuster onto Nick. Then Evil hits a back senton onto both of them! Fans fire up for LIJ while Sanada stays on Nick. He hoists Nick up to the top rope, then climbs up to join him. Daniels comes in, pulls Sanada all the way out, and lets Kaz take Nick. Bushi stops Kaz while Daniels sends Sanada into barriers. Bushi climbs up but Kaz leaps for a twisting powerbomb! Scorpio leaps up to the top rope to SUPER STEINER Nick down! Then Scorpio FLIES onto Bushi & Evil! Kaz slingshot huricanranas Sanada. Scorpio & Kaz group LIJ together while Daniels prepares on the apron. Arabian Press Moonsault wipes them all out!

The SCU regroups and has the fans fired up. But then the Hung Bucks TRIPLE SUPERKICK them all! Then, TRIPLE Slingshots for LIJ! Fans chant “Hung Bucks! Woop Woop! Hung Bucks! Woop Woop!” Hangman & Nick grab Scorpio and double whip, to double elbow. They feed him to Matt in wheelbarrow position, and Matt holds Scorpio up for Hangman’s roaring elbow, then combines with Nick for the stun gun wheelbarrow cutter. Kaz runs in, but into double hip tosses. The Bucks back flip, and with Hangman, they give Kaz a triple basement dropkick sandwich! Daniels returns, but gets the headscissors dropkick! The Bullet Club is in control while we take one last break.

ROH returns once more, and it’s Sanada in control of Daniels. Sanada suplexes Daniels but Daniels slips out. Daniels gets the waistlock but Sanada the standing switch. Sanada shoves but Daniels comes back with a kick and STO! Fans rally up, as do the three teams. Daniels can’t get to his corner, so he goes to the Hung Bucks. Hot tag to Hangman! Hangman rallies on Sanada, and clotheslines him out of the ring. Evil returns but gets a forearm. Bushi flies in but gets a boot! Sanada returns but ends up in the fireman’s carry. Hangman dumps him as he kicks Evil, then Dropsaults onto Sanada using Evil! Fans fire up with The Problem Solver as he runs corner to corner.

Sanada boots Hangman away, but Hangman comes back to tilt-o-whirl into a powerbomb. The Bucks return, “He’s dead”, buckle bomb and boots! Nick climbs up while Matt brings Sanada around. Fans fire up, and the Bucks hit the frog splash and standing moonsault combo, then move for Hangman to hit his running Shooting Star! Cover, TWO! The Hung Bucks are a bit surprised, but they keep going. They put Sanada in a corner, but Sanada puts Nick on an apron. Nick hits Bushi with an apron kick while Sanada puts Hangman on an apron. Hangman hits Evil with the Shooting Star Shoulder while Sanada back elbows Matt.

Sanada hops up, quebrada into dragon sleeper! Matt snapmares out, SUPERKICK! Scorpio Sky returns and shoulders in before hitting a slingshot cutter. Evil returns to mule kick Scorpio, then fireman’s carry for Darkness Falls! Nick returns to shoulder in and slingshot for the “Suck It!” X-Factor! Nick cartwheels and asai moonsaults onto Scorpio! He keeps giong, but ends up in the cutter from Kaz! Hangman hits Buck Shot! Daniels gives Hangman the Death Valley Driver, but Bushi comes in. Daniels blocks Bushi’s first kick and ducks the enziguri, only to get the heel kick on the return. Bushi has fans fired up, but Daniels ducks in time, the Green Mist goes into the referee’s eyes! The Addiction hit Celebrity Rehab! Kaz helps the ref count, TWO!?

Bushi kicks out, but Kaz could’ve just made the referee count three anyway! Even Kaz can’t believe he didn’t finish this off, but it’s too late now. The Bucks return, and double SUPERKICK them out. Hangman SUPERKICKS Scorpio, the Bucks SUPERKICK Bushi & Evil, and then Sanada rushes in. Sanada ducks the kicks to then tumble to the apron. Sanada springboards, but into TRIPLE SUPERKICKS! The Hung Bucks feed Sanada to Hangman, for the inverted package driver! Cover, and a replacement ref rushes in. TWO!? If only the first ref was still okay to count… Even so, the fans declare “This is Awesome!” The Hung Bucks coordinate as Hangman rolls to bring Sanada up in Rite of Passage position. Nick and Matt take opposite corners, count it down, for a FIVE STAR Rite of Passage! Cover, but everyone else rushes in to break it!

SCU and LIJ scrap with the Hung Bucks. In the chaos, Bushi tags in, and he goes after Daniels. There’s a brawl on the outside between LIJ and SCU, but Matt helps Nick to acrobatically DIVE onto everyone! Then Matt gets his turn as he builds speed, but he runs into Bushi. Bushi hits the Bushi Destroyer, then DIVES onto Daniels! Hangman climbs up and fans anticipate it, but so does Kaz. Kaz rushes over and stops Hangman, then climbs up to join him. Six of the other seven men gather together, but Hangman resists, to then SUPERPLEX Kaz onto them! The referee checks on everyone, but this match still continues.

Bushi whips Daniels but Daniels reverses. Daniels runs into a boot, Bushi jumps but Daniels duck sunder. Bushi runs into a Blue Thunder Bomb! Daniels calls for his finish. He brings Bushi up for the double underhook, but as Bushi resists, here come The Briscoes! Jay & Mark won’t let SCU gain momentum. Mark distracts while Jay SMACKS Daniels with a chair! Bushi doesn’t mind the assist, he climbs up and flies in, for the MX code breaker! Cover, LIJ wins!

Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon, Bushi pinning

The Briscoes’ war of Sandy Fork VS Everybody knows no boundaries, and they cost the SCU a pivotal victory. Will Daniels & Kaz be able to get payback on Jay & Mark? Or will their time in ROH run out before then? And as for the winners, will LIJ soon challenge the First, Last and Only ROH World Six Man Tag Champions in the near future?

 


 

My Thoughts:

A pretty great episode of ROH, and with pretty much only matches for the content. Silas VS Sabin was great, and I’m really glad for Sabin that he again gets a chance at a singles title. The last time he had one was Impact Wrestling’s X Division Championship in late 2013, so becoming ROH World Television Champion against the giant Punishment Martinez would be amazing. Hurricane VS Scurll was great, Helms can still go but it works that Scurll wins this one. They can have a great rivalry, and it should end with Hurricane putting his self-created Superhero/Career Legacy Championship on the line. That of course would mean Hurricane wins and retains, but heroes should always win in the end anyway.

That 9 Man Tag, which ROH chose to inaccurately name a “Triple Threat Six Man Tag”, was amazing. I love that Kaz and Hangman cannot stop from fighting each other, and of course The Bucks know how to thrill fans with all their spots. It was a good move for The Briscoes to cost the SCU after the SCU turned and went after them first. I thought the Hung Bucks were going to benefit from the interference, but I suppose the Bullet Club doesn’t need to be back in the World Six Man title picture. And while I doubt a NJPW trio would win ROH titles, but that could totally work in the Kingdom’s conspiracy angle, with Taven shouting that ROH had to go to a team not in ROH to take the belts off them.

My Score: 8.3/10


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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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