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Mitchell’s WWE Survivor Series Results & Report! (11/18/18)
WWE brand warfare returns! Will Daniel Bryan be able to conquer The Beast, Brock Lesnar? Will Charlotte Flair be ready for Rowdy Ronda Rousey?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff Show – 10v10 Tag Team Division Elimination Match: SmackDown wins, The Usos surviving.
- Women’s 5v5 Elimination Tag Match: Team Raw VS Team SmackDown; Raw wins, Nia Jax surviving.
- WWE Intercontinental Champion VS WWE United States Champion: Seth Rollins VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Rollins wins.
- Raw Tag Team Champions VS SmackDown Tag Team Champions: The Authors of Pain w/ Drake Maverick VS The Bar w/ The Big Show; The Authors of Pain win.
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy VS Mustafa Ali; Murphy wins and retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- Men’s 5v5 Elimination Tag Match: Team Raw VS Team SmackDown; Raw wins, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre & Braun Strowman surviving.
- Ronda Rousey VS Charlotte Flair; Rousey wins, by disqualification.
- WWE Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar VS WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan; Lesnar wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s time for the WWE Survivor Series Kickoff Show!
Jonathan Coachman, David Otunga, and two WWE Hall of Famers, Jerry “The King” Lawler and Beth “The Glamazon” Phoenix start us off!
Alexa Bliss rallies her team.
SmackDown’s attack clearly showed that they’re afraid, and ready to play dirty. Raw will win, but that’s not enough. The Goddess wants “total humiliation.” Did no one see what Nia Jax did to Becky Lunch’s face? And Ruby Riott says they have luck on their side. Speaking of luck, has Natty fixed her daddy’s broken sunglasses? Natty attacks!! Team Raw scrambles to separate Natty and Ruby, and Alexa Bliss shouts over all of them. This is NOT how they’re doing this! Natty and Ruby, if you can’t get along, you’re off the team! They freak out again, but that’s the captain’s choice. With spots open at the last minute, will there be anyone to fill them? Or is Raw going into a handicap scenario against SmackDown?
The WWE General Managers join the panel!
The Glampire in Chief and the “Acting” Lone Wolf join King and Coach to talk Survivor Series. Paige is feeling the win is coming because SmackDown is a family. But then Corbin’s guys, Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush, appear! Do you know what’s missing from this panel? The “Almighty” Lashley. His pecs are sculpted by Michaelangelo. Lashley is walking art. Los Angeles is witnessing art. Lashley double guns, and Lio says everyone better get ready. Another statue will be built in honor of the Rocky Mountain Machine. His favorite pose, the double cheeks! Lashley the living legend destroys SmackDown tonight. Coach redirects the discussion to the matches, so Lio and Lashley take their leave. Their behavior only makes Paige feel even more confident her men win.
With all this emotion as Raw and SmackDown go head-to-head, what else makes Paige confident her teams win? She’s confident because they’re all families, because they’re all united, and because they’re all coached by Paige, and not an interim GM. Baron Corbin doesn’t care about that, his guys are getting along for tonight. Corbin knows there’s dysfunction, but he is sure they’ll all work together as one. Then there’s Seth Rollins against Shinsuke Nakamura, the Architect is one of the best. Brock Lesnar takes on Daniel Bryan, and Bryan probably doesn’t last two minutes. And while SmackDown’s Women’s team invaded, Raw’s team has lost members because of dysfunction.
Well egos clash, but when the bell rings, Raw comes together to win, and get back at Shane McMahon for stealing the World Cup. The women will come together to get back at SmackDown for the raid. And Corbin is going to earn being permanent GM. Paige says that her underdog teams always find a way. Just look at Daniel Bryan. But then, their women’s team also has a blank fifth spot. Well that’ll be a secret until the match, and that’ll be a perfect fit to win.
Moving from that, Becky Lynch can’t compete because of the concussion, how did that affect things? Paige did let Becky choose her replacement, and Charlotte Flair was the best choice. Corbin isn’t so sure Charlotte can be ready for Ronda in just a few days. Charlotte beat Asuka at Wrestlemania. But Asuka is not Ronda. Ronda had a bad arm after what Becky did but Ronda’s fought with worse. Corbin and Paige are each confident as can be, but whose teams will be the best in WWE?
Backstage interview with Charlotte Flair.
The war of words was personal between Ronda and Becky, and then between Ronda and Charlotte. The thing about social media, people love you then hate you. But that’s not what this match is about, it’s about Ronda VS Charlotte. Even frenemy Becky knows The Queen gets it done when it matters. Ronda wants to bring up Horsewomen? Fine. Anyone can hold up the four fingers, but Charlotte is the only one with the birthright to make it mean something. Charlotte fights for SmackDown and for herself. She will prove no one can lace up her boots, and even the Baddest Woman on the Planet will bow down.
Naomi rallies Team SmackDown.
With Charlotte moving up to face Ronda Rousey, they have a spot open. The Glow steps up to be the new captain, and Raw is on the ropes. The important thing to remember is that these four must stay united. And that includes their new fifth: R-Truth? He thanks them for including him, but he’s not the fifth woman. Because he’s not a woman! Why’s science gotta matter?
Moving on, the fifth is Mandy Rose. And she’s so glad everyone “came to your senses.” Now they might be upset after she was too truthful, but tonight will be the biggest night of their careers. And she’s not going to throw it away just to fight with them. Sonya Deville is the only one standing up for Mandy but she doesn’t make it easy. Naomi keeps them calm, because SmackDown needs to show they’re the better WWE Women’s Division. Truth even joins in on the hands-in moment. With dysfunction going against dysfunction, which Women’s Division will survive?
Kickoff Show – 10v10 Tag Team Division Elimination Match!
Raw is #ReadyWillingAndGLORIOUS as Bobby Roode & Chad Gable lead The Ascension, The Lucha House Party, The B-Team and The Revival against SmackDown! But The Usos are ready to put all of WWE Tag Team wrestling on #LOCKDOWN as they lead The New Day, The Club, The Colons and SAnitY! Who will survive to establish tag team supremacy?
Awww~ LA! The New Day starts by introducing Survivor Series! “The one night a year where we have SmackDown going up against Monday Night Raw.” Fans are on SmackDown’s side as they boo Raw. And Xavier Woods enjoys bringing it up. To the head-to-head competition, this is about brand supremacy. And what better way to kick things off, than with who? Who who who? SmackDown’s Tag Team Division, BABY~! The New Day introduce the other teams, starting with The Club, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows! Second, the “sliest cousins” in WWE, Primo & Epico Colon! Third, the craziest and chaotic people on earth, SAnitY! And last but certainly not least, the “fearless leaders”, perhaps the greatest team on the planet, The Usos! Jimmy & Jey have mics of their own and welcome Raw to the SmackDown Penitentiary!
Raw’s teams come out, starting with the #TopGuys, The Revival, Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder! Then the Cruiserweight trio, Lucha House Party! Third, The Ascension, Konnor & Viktor! Fourth, The B-Team, Bo Dallas & Curt Axel! And last but absolutely GLORIOUS, Bobby Roode & Chad Gable! Gable says the captains are here, so Team Raw is here. LA still likes SmackDown better. Gable says Raw starts Survivor Series with a win. Roode agrees, and it will be… GLORIOUS! All ten teams are here, and we can finally begin!
Anything can eliminate a duo, and it only takes pinning one man to eliminate them both. Of course that means extra members for the trios must stand down, so Kofi Kingston and Alexander Wolfe for SmackDown, and Gran Metalik for Raw, hover at ringside.
To begin, it’s Kalisto and Epico. They tie up, Kalisto gets a waistlock but Epico reverses to an arm wrench. Epico snapmares but Kalisto handsprings through. Kalisto whips but Epico reverses. Kalisto handstands and handsprings but Epico kicks him down. Epico suplexes Kalisto up and holds him there! Then drops him after 5! Cover, ONE, but Epico stays on Kalisto with a back suplex. Kalisto slips out, but jams a leg. Kalisto hobbles but he’s okay. Woods shouts to sweep the leg, but Epico walks into an elbow. Tag to Lince Dorado, and he dropkicks Eipco down. Tag to Kalisto again, and Kalisto manages to run, for the elevated splash! Lince planking! Kalisto covers, TWO! Epico survives and gets Kalisto with a back suplex! Epico drags Kalisto over, puts him on the ropes, and tags in Primo.
Primo runs in for the big back attack. He adds a slingshot senton and a dropkick before bringing Kalisto back up. Primo kicks and sweeps the leg! But Kalisto shoves Primo into Epico! Primo stops Kalisto but Dawson tags in. Kalisto skins the cat to springboard in, but Primo dodges. Kalisto makes his knee feel worse, and Primo adds a leg DDT! But then The Revival pounces on Primo with a Shatter Machine! Cover, The Revival ELIMINATES The Colons!
But then Anderson comes in and goes after Dash Wilder. Anderson whips but Dash reverses. Dash runs in but Anderson dodges and hits the jump kick! Dawson runs into a spinebuster! Dash gets a spinebuster! Roode helps LHP check on Kalisto while Axel saves Dash from the pin. Dash tags Axel and Axel brings Anderson to a corner for buckle bumps and stomps. Metalik subs in for Kalisto while Axel whips Anderson corner to corner. Axel gives Anderson a back elbow, then snapmares for a neck snap! Cover, TWO! Axel drags Anderson over and stomps with the “B-Team! B-Team! GO GO GO!” chant. Tag to Bo Dallas and he hits a corner clothesline, then feeds Anderson to Axel’s DDT! Cover, TWO! Bo keeps on Anderson with a whip but Anderson reverses. Bo back elbows Anderson but Gallows gets a sucker kick! Roll up, The Club ELIMINATES The B-Team!
Gable hops in for Team Raw, so Anderson tags out to Big E! Fans fire up for this show down and rally up with “New! Day Rocks!” But then Big Damo tags in!? Killian Dain rushes Gable, fights out of the waistlock, but Gable slips out of the lift. Gable fires off but gets the Divide crossbody! Cover, TWO! Damo tags in Eric Young, and SAnitY works together for the Samoan Drop neckbreaker! Cover, Roode saves his partner. Damo grabs Roode and throws him out, but Roode’s on the apron. Roode baits Damo out, then Gable elbows Young. Gable tags Roode then climbs up. Roode brings Young around with a neckbreaker, Gable adds his moonsault! Cover, Roode & Gable ELIMINATE SAnitY!
But then Big E scoops Roode! Konnor tags in and attacks Big E. Konnor runs Big E over, then stares him down. Big E gets Konnor in the abdominal stretch! And puts some stank on it with the spanks! Konnor pops out and throws Big E down hard. Woods baits Konnor in for the swing kick, but Konnor catches Woods on the springboard. Fall Away Slam! Woods is in the Raw territory, and Viktor tags in. The Ascension mug Woods with double punches, clubs and kicks. Cover, ONE! Viktor keeps on Woods with a chinlock while Kofi coaches Woods up with blue pancakes. Fans rally and Woods gets up. Woods fights back but Viktor clubs him down. Viktor whips but Woods dodges. Woods slides, roaring elbow! Tag to Big E and the New Day work together.
Somehow Woods gets Big E up for the electric chair splash! Cover, The New Day ELIMINATES The Ascension! Metalik hops in, Big E whips but avoids the handspring. Big E likes that, and tags out to Gallows. Gallows kicks low then whips, but Metalik kicks back. Tag to Lince, and he climbs up for a crossbody! But Gallows catches him, gives him to Anderson, but Lince resists! Lince huricanranas Andersno, and counters Gallows with a stunner! Gallows bails out, Lince builds speed, but into Anderson. Anderson stops the huricanrana, but only for a moment! Anderson hits ropes and tumbles out. Lucha House Party DOUBLE Asai! Lince puts Anderson in, tags Metalik in, and Metalik climbs for his tight rope springboard swanton! Cover, The Lucha House Party ELIMINATES The Club!
Now we’re down to SmackDown’s Usos and New Day against Raw’s Revival, Lucha House Party and Roode-Gable. Jimmy jumps in to face Metalik, and the “Lucha! Lucha!” chants start. They tie up and Jimmy puts Metalik in the corner for a BIG uppercut. Metalik hits back with a dropkick! tag to Lince, who CHOPS away on Uso! Lince whips but Jimmy reverses, only for Lince to roll him up. TWO, Lince runs to springboard, quebrada! Cover, TWO!! Jimmy gets Lince but gets in the tilt-o-whirl headscissors. Jey tags in, Lince runs into the pop-up Samoan Drop! Cover, The Usos ELIMINATE Lucha House Party! Now it’s the captains and one other team for each side.
Woods tags in to take on Dawson. They tie up and go around, Woods gets the wristlock. Dawson reaches but Woods keeps him away from Dash. Dash falls in but Dawson uses that to get a tug on hair and the uppercut. Tag to Gable and Woods is fed to the boot. Gable stomps Woods, then he tweaks the knee. Gable keeps on Woods, then tags to Dawson. Dawson drops legs and elbows, then a headbutt. Fans rally for SmackDown as Dawson looms over Woods. Dawson hits the Usos just because, then whips Woods. Woods boots him away, then rolls up, TWO! Woods heads for Big E but Dawson reels him in. So Woods hits Roode & Gable, then hits Dash. Flying missile dropkick hits Dawson! Fans rally and Woods heads for his corner. Dawson tags in Dash, tag to Big E!
Big E throws Dash overhead! Then again! And then to the side! Fans fire up as Big E swivels those hips. Big E runs, but has to hit Dawson first. Dash rolls Big E, TWO! Big E throws Dash, Gable tags in. Gable catches Big E in an Exploder! Tag to Roode, and they coordinate again. Chaos Theory Neckbreaker!! Cover, TWO!! New Day survives and Team Raw can’t believe it. Roode refocuses, and winds it up. GLORIOUS, kick, but no DDT as Big E elbows out. Woods tags in, and whips Roode into the urenage backstabber! Cover, but Gable LEAPS to break it! Jimmy comes in but is thrown out. Dawson DIVES?! He takes out Jimmy and even Kofi! Woods wrecks Dawson, but Dash hits a tornado DDT!? The Revival pulls out all the stops for Raw, but then Big E SPEARS through Dash!!
Roode & Gable stand up in the ring and see everyone gather. Gable builds speed, Roode gives him a BOOST! Gable bowls everyone over! Now Roode wants some, and he builds speed, to run into a SUPERKICK! Jey puts Roode out, and he decides to be… GLORIOUS! And FLIES! Jey takes out the others, but then Gable gets Jimmy up top. Gable comes around behind Jimmy, SUPER GERMAN onto the others! Everyone is down and fans are loving it! Gable tags in from Roode, and they bring Woods up. They want another combo, but Woods pushes Roode and Gable is tripped up. Roode elbows Woods, then back suplexes. Woods slips out to tag Big E. Woods boots Roode, then Honor Rolls Roode! Big E sees Gable, catches him, and then Woods climbs! MIDNIGHT HOUR! Cover, and Woods keeps Roode down, New Day ELIMINATES Gable & Roode!
Dash goes after Woods, but runs into Big E’s arms. Dawson sunset flips and it sends Dash flying, but still a cover! TWO, and Dawson goes for a tornado. The DDT hits but Woods tagged in. Woods runs in, but his DDT is denied. Woods kicks Dawson, then suplexes, but Dash tags in. Dawson is sent out and Dash is put in a corner. Dash puts Woods on the apron but Woods hits back. Woods climbs up and takes aim, tight rope springboard SHATTER MACHINE!! The Revival ELIMINATES The New Day! We’re all tied up with The Revival and the Usos! Dash & Dawson stare down with Jimmy & Jey. Fans rally up, and the brawl is on!
The Usos get the edge and Jey sends Dawson out. Jimmy keeps on Dash but Dawson sends Jey into steps. Jimmy puts Dash up top but Dash slips out. Dawson tags in, bulldog bomb! Cover, TWO!! The Usos survive, and so does SmackDown! Dash gets back up and Dawson brings Jimmy up. Jey hits Dash but Dawson hits Jey! Jimmy kicks, Dawson falls for the dragon whip! Jimmy gets to a corner and climbs. Dawson stops him with a right hand and a chop. Dash returns and Dawson climbs. Tag, and Dawson SUPERPLEX! Dash frog splash!! Cover, but Jey breaks it! All four men are down as the battle continues. Fans rally up for the Usos but Dash tags Dawson.
The Revival drag Jimmy up and double whip, but Jey SUPERKICKS Dash! Sunset flip but Dawson sits on it, TWO! SUPERKICK for Dawson! Tag to Jey, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Dash! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Dawson! Jey drags Dawson around, tags to Jimmy, and Jimmy climbs. Uso Splash! Cover, SmackDown wins!
Winners: Team SmackDown, the Usos as sole survivors
Nothing less from the captains of the Blue Brand! Jimmy & Jey stand tall as the last team standing, establishing they are the best team in the WWE today! This victory is big for SmackDown, will there be further victories for their roster?
Raw’s Women’s Team has made its substitutions!
With Ruby and Natty out, the #LegitHuggable Sasha & Bayley join the team! Now that things are 5v5 as they’re meant to be, which team will prove their Women’s Division is superior?
Opposing forces collide.
Raw and SmackDown. Beast and Goat. Baddest Woman and The Queen. From first-ever matches to champions against champions to the undying tradition of 5v5, this one night defines competition. Who will survive?
Women’s 5v5 Elimination Tag Match: Team Raw VS Team SmackDown!
There were many last minute adjustments for this match to finally take shape, but the brands have settled on their quintets! The Goddess is ringside as her friend in Mickie James, frenemies in Nia Jax and Tamina, and just plain enemies in the best friends, Sasha Banks & Bayley represent Team Red. Against them with Captain Glow, Naomi, stands Asuka, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose and Carmella (who brought R-Truth out, too). Neither team is 100% united, but they’ll be 100% focused on defeating the other!
All ten women are present, and the teams sort out. SmackDown does it better, as they agree Captain Naomi starts. Raw figures it out and decides it will be the Daughter of Superfly. Naomi and Tamina circle, then tie up. Naomi gets a headlock, then springboard sunset flip, TWO! She dropkicks Tamina, then runs in but into an elbow. Tamina hits Carmella just because, but then a brawl breaks out! The ref tries to restore order but it’s no use. Asuka and Sonya throw Sasha out but she drags them out with her. Naomi hits Nia with a springboard kick! SUPERKICK from Tamina! Cover, Tamina ELIMINATES Naomi!! Raw takes the lead already! But then Carmella rolls Tamina, Carmella ELIMINATES Tamina! Forget that, the teams are tied again. And now, DANCE BREAK~!
Carmella hits the Fabulous Floss and pump kick, but then she turns around to see Nia. The #FaceBreaker swings, Carmella tries to roll her up, but no go. Nia lifts Carmella easily, then tosses her down. Tag to Mandy! Carmella wants the Golden Girl to prove what she can do, and Mandy runs at Nia. Nia runs Mandy over! Cover, TWO! Nia drags Mandy up but Mandy kicks her legs, gives her a knee, then another knee! Tag to Mickie, who throws forearms on Mandy. Mandy shoves Mickie but walks into the neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Mickie keeps on Mandy with a whip, but Mandy reverses to an abdominal stretch! Mickie endures as Mandy grinds in an elbow. She rolls Mandy to a Muda Lock! Now Mandy endures, but she gets the ropebreak. Mickie frees Mandy, Mandy knees low.
Mandy throws forearms, then tags in Asuka. Mickie knows how dangerous Asuka is, and the two circle. They tie up with fans on Asuka’s side, and they go around the ring. Mickie gets a headlock but Asuka fights out. Asuka whips and they bump shoulders. They don’t fall, so Mickie goes again. They collide again but neither woman falls. Mickie goes again, Asuka follows to hip attack! Asuka keeps on Mickie with an Octopus Stretch! Mickie endures, so Asuka sunset flips. Mickie sits on it, TWO! Asuka hits her with a back hand! Tag to Sonya, and now the Gladiator throws hands on Mickie. Sonya tackles Mickie into a corner but the ref backs her off. Mickie boots Sonya, then elbows. Mickie hops up for the Mick-canrana! Back kick, then front kick, Mickie runs and ducks under. Mickie snapmares Sonya, but Bayley tags in.
Bayley drops the elbows on Sonya, then covers. TWO, but Bayley keeps her eyes on SmackDown. Bayley brings Sonya over, tags to Sasha, and the friends double whip Sonya. Sasha puts Sonya sideways, Stock Drop! Mickie tags in, then climbs up. Mickie leaps, seated senton! Cover, TWO! Alexa grows frustrated but Mickie swings a kick. Sonya dodges and SPEARS! Then sliding knee! Mandy tags in to take the cover, Mandy ELIMINATES Mickie! The friends argue, but Bayley gets Mandy! ONE, and Mandy knees low. Mandy tags Carmella in, and Carmella kicks Bayley. Carmella brings Bayley to a corner for a Fabulous mudhole, then out for a whip. Bayley reverses but is put on the apron. She hits Carmella back, then hotshots! Bayley climbs, leaps, but Carmella dodges.
Carmella dodges again, mule kick to moonwalking DDT! She feeds Bayley a boot, then mocks Sasha. Carmella runs in, but into a Bayley2Belly! Cover, Bayley ELIMINATES Carmella! But Mandy is right on Bayley with furious right hands. Mandy grins as she puts Bayley in a corner for golden mudhole stomps. The ref counts and Mandy backs off. Mandy chokes Bayley on the ropes, then taunts Bayley. Bayley hits back, but Mandy throws her down by her hair. Mandy mocks the fans as she brings Bayley up. She whips Bayley to a corner, but gets a back elbow. Bayley ducks under, tag to Sasha! The Boss rallies on Mandy, then dropkicks Mandy down. Mandy ends up in a corner, Sasha runs in. Sasha misses the knees but dodges Mandy’s, Bank Statement backstabber and crossface! Mandy taps, Sasha ELIMINATES her!
But Sonya is right on Sasha with fists! Sonya gives Sasha stiff knees, then toys with her. Tag to Asuka, and the swift strikers mug Sasha in the corner. Asuka puts Sasha in another corner, then fires up, hip attack! She stomps Sasha, then covers, TWO! Asuka keeps on Sasha as Alexa grows worried. Tag to Sonya and Sasha gets more kicks. Sonya wraps on body scissors and grinds her forearm on Sasha’s face as she taunts. Fans rally up for Sasha as Sonya rolls her around. Sasha gets up and backs Sonya up into buckles. She snapmares Sonya off, but runs into a catch. She rolls under, tag to Bayley! Bayley rallies, but Sonya puts her in a corner. Sonya runs in but gets snake eyes, then a knee! Bayley keeps on Sonya with shoulders in a corner, then the wacky waving knee strike! Cover, TWO!
Asuka coaches Sonya up but Bayley as her on the ropes. Sonya puts Bayley on the apron but Bayley slides in, only to get a right hand! Sonya shoves Bayley and gives her a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, but Nia breaks it! And fans immediately rain boos down on her. Nia runs in at Sonya but Sonya dodges, sending Nia into the post! And then Asuka adds a boot! Nia goes down and the Empress keeps on her with stomps. But then Sasha gives Asuka a Meteora! Bayley gets Sonya with a back suplex, cover, TWO! Sonya survives as teams regroup. Both Sonya and Bayley are down, and fans rally up. Alexa has no choice but to cheer Bayley as she stands. Sonya hits Bayley so Bayley tackles Sonya! They both fall out of the ring and hit the floor hard!
A ring count begins and Sonya kicks Bayley into barriers. Sonya scrambles back in but Bayley brings her back out. Bayley2Belly on the floor! The count is ten, DOUBLE ELIMINATION! Now it’s just Asuka against both Sasha Banks and Nia Jax. Asuka and Sasha both enter the ring, and fans fire up! Sasha shoves, but Asuka fires a backhand. Sasha ducks it and dropkicks Asuka, but then Asuka comes back with her own dropkick! Asuka fires up for her team, which ironically is different from last year. Sasha wants the backstabber but Asuka fights out. Asuka gets Sasha with the pop-up knee! Sasha is rocked, Asuka gets her in a German Suplex! Sasha rolls to the apron, but hits Asuka back! Nia returns, but Asuka hits her off with the hip attack!
Sasha knees Asuka back, then comes back. Asuka puts her on the apron and roundhouse kicks her down! Then Asuka kicks from the apron, but gets tripped! Sasha lines up a shot from the apron, and leaps. Asuka dodges, hip attack again! Fans are loving this as Asuka puts Sasha in the ring. Asuka climbs up, Sasha stands, missile dropkick! Cover, TWO!! Sasha survives but Asuka shakes her head. Asuka drags Sasha up and trash talks in Japanese. Fans duel as Asuka fires off forearms. Asuka runs but Sasha follows, tilt-o-whirl, but Asuka blocks. Asuka wants her lock, but Sasha drops down, only for Asuka to yank her back up! They go around again, and Sasha rolls it back to a cover, TWO!
Sasha blocks a kick to give a knee, then meteora! She tosses Asuka to the center and climbs up top. But Nia shoves her down!? Asuka gets Sasha in the Asuka Lock!! Sasha taps, Asuka ELIMINATES her! But that leaves Nia alone with Asuka, for a leg drop! Then another! And another! But Nia isn’t done at three leg drops, and the fans boo and jeer as hard as they can. Nia hauls Asuka up, for a Samoan Drop! Cover, Raw wins!
Winners: Team Raw, Nia Jax as sole survivor
And Alexa is just fine with it! The Goddess and the Irresistible Force are on the same page as the Red Brand gets their first win. However, it was at the expense of Sasha Banks. Will The Boss settle for being a pawn in this game? Or will she and Bayley get even with Nia in the near future?
Baron Corbin and Stephanie McMahon celebrate.
As far as the main show goes, Raw is up 1-0 on Survivor Series. And that’s just the start for the night. It better be, because while Raw Women’s had motivation, the raid was still a bad thing. So if Corbin wants to go from interim to permanent GM, get the sweep. Corbin guarantees Raw stands tall. Can he? In come Paige and Shane! SmackDown says the Women’s Match is one thing, but by the end of the night, they’ll be #FeelingBlue.
Okay, sure, Shane stole the World Cup, but they’re not stealing Survivor Series. They’re like LeBron: overrated, over-hyped, and they can’t get he job down. But they do have AJ Styles and Becky Lynch. Oh wait, no they don’t. Shane likes this attitude, it’s so great, because it’ll make the victories that much sweeter. And then we’ll all win when Stephanie fires Corbin. Corbin says he’s not worried, but should he be?
WWE Intercontinental Champion VS WWE United States Champion: Seth Rollins VS Shinsuke Nakamura!
Los Angeles is ready to #BurnItDown with The Architect! However, Rollins has been so busy with the Lunatic Fringe, Dean Ambrose, that he hasn’t had time to prepare for the King of Strong Style. As for Shinsuke, he has become “Ob-Seth-ed” with his opponent since learning he’d be facing the Kingslayer. Can Rollins focus on a different opponent tonight? Or will he get a #Knee2Face from the United States of Nakamerica?
Belts are put away and the bell rings. Fans are already fired up for this first-time-ever match. Nakamura and Rollins circle as fans duel. Nakamura tests the waters with a kick, then he and Rollins tie up. They break fast, but approach again. They tie up, Rollins gets a facelock but Nakamura sprawls. Nakamura gets around behind but Rollins goes for the arm. Rollins gets the arm up, but Nakamura puts him on the ropes. The ref counts and Nakamura backs off at 4, to bring back the ab rest. Fans duel as Nakamura backs away and says, “C’MON~!” Rollins knows of the knee, and stays back. They circle again and tie up. Nakamura gets the arm and wrenches Rollins to the mat. Rollins endures as Nakamura twists the wrist.
Rollins gets up and rolls, then handsprings, then reverses. Nakamura knees low, then snapmares. Rollins avoids the stomp and the kick, then rolls Nakamura. TWO, and Rollins avoids a knee. Fans applaud as Rollins mocks Nakamura’s “C’MON!” Nakamura runs in to an arm-drag then a knee. Rollins snapmares, crucifix, TWO! Rollins has Nakamura but Nakamura gets to the ropes. The ref counts and Rollins lets Nakamura go. Nakamura slides out to catch his breath. Fans continue to duel while Nakamura takes advantage of the ring count. Nakamura returns slowly, so Rollins lounges on the top rope. Nakamura grins as he and Rollins circle again. They tie up, Nakamura knees low. Nakamura gives another knee, then a clubbing hand. Rollins staggers, and Nakamura is on him in a corner. Nakamura whips Rollins corner to corner, but Rollins comes back with a clothesline!
Now Rollins grins as he brings Nakamura up and whips. Nakamura holds ropes, then puts Rollins on the apron. Rollins kicks but is blocked. Nakamura kicks but is blocked. Nakamura throws a shoulder but gets a guillotine leg drop! Rollins skins the cat while Nakamura tumbles down. Rollins builds speed, changes direction with Nakamura, but gets a kick! Nakamura puts Rollins in but then on the apron for a running knee! Fans duel again as Nakamura stomps Rollins. Nakamura puts Rollins back in, covers, TWO! Nakamura keeps his cool while Rollins checks his face. They go to a corner and Nakamura rams his shoulder in. Nakamura gives Rollins Bad Vibrations!
Nakamura backs off, but comes back to bring Rollins up. Rollins fights him off, but Nakamura is on him with body shots. Nakamura snapmares and drops a knee, then covers. TWO, but Nakamura puts on a chinlock. Rollins resists but Nakamura gets both arms. Fans rally up as Rollins endures the chicken wings. Rollins gets up and goes to turn, but Nakamura throws in another knee. Nakamura gives Rollins Bad Vibrations on the ropes! The ref counts and Nakamura backs off at 4. Nakamura comes back to stomp Rollins, but stops at 4. Fans still duel as Nakamura drags Rollins back up. Nakamura has the facelock but Rollins sprawls and resists. Nakamura rams in a knee!
Fans rally again, and Rollins gets up. Rollins facelocks Nakamura, but Nakamura resists the suplex. Nakamura knees Rollins again, and gives more Bad Vibrations. But Rollins stands up, and reels Nakamura in for a buckle shot! Both men are down, but Rollins crawls away. Fans rally again as Nakamura stands. Nakamura walks into CHOPS from Rollins. Rollins counter punches and then throws body shots. Nakamura reverses the whip but Rollins gets a slingblade! Rollins keeps moving, and boots Nakamura from a corner. Rollins hops up and over, but turns around into a boot. Nakamura’s up, but Rollins scoops him off. Nakamura fires off hands, but Rollins still lawn darts Nakamura out! Rollins builds up energy, and then builds up speed, to DIVE! Direct hit, but he keeps going, for another DIVE!
The double shot hits, but fans want a third. Rollins obliges, here’s the hat trick! Fans are thunderous as Rollins gets Nakamura up and in. Rollins aims, then springboards, leaping lariat! Cover, TWO!! The IC Champion almost gets the US Champion, but this is far from over. Nakamura gets to a corner, but Rollins runs in for a forearm smash. Rollins then suplexes, but Nakamura slips out. Nakamura swings a kick, Rollins ducks, but Nakamura gets Rollins with the other! Rollins crawls to ropes, Nakamura is on him with more kicks. Nakamura kicks Rollins to a corner, then whips corner to corner. Rollins reverses but runs into a knee! Nakamura puts him on the top rope, and hits the Top Shelf Knee! Cover, TWO! Rollins survives but Nakamura keeps on him.
Nakamura drags Rollins up, and wants the inverted exploder, but Rollins resists. Rollins gets free, only to get a backstabber! Nakamura drags Rollins up, Rollins snapmares and SUPERKICKS Nakamura! Cover, TWO!! It was so close, but Nakamura somehow survives! Rollins drags Nakamura up again, and wants a bomb. He gets Nakamura up, but Nakamura fights. Nakamura rakes the eyes, then dodges in the corner. He roundhouses Rollins in the back of the head, then stomps away into the apron. The ref backs Nakamura off, and Rollins gets angry. Rollins fires wild hands from both sides, then stomps of his own! Fans like the fire in Rollins as he brings Nakamura out. Clothesline countered into an armbar! Then a triangle! Nakamura has Rollins in deep, and keeps him down on the mat.
Fans rally again and Rollins gets a second wind. Rollins deadlifts and buckle bombs Nakamura! Nakamura is down but Rollins has to catch his breath. Rollins kicks Nakamura over, then begins to stomp. Fans chant “Burn It Down!” as Rollins mule kicks. But he runs into a boot! Rollins rocks Nakamura with a forearm, then reels Nakamura, but Nakamura headbutts. Nakamura scoops, Landslide driver! Cover, TWO!! And Nakamura can’t believe it! Nakamura crawls away from Rollins and goes to the apron. He climbs up and aims at Rollins. Rollins hurries over, and up, SUPERPLEX! To Falcon Arrow! Cover, TWO!! Nakamura survives and fans are loving this! Rollins stands first but Nakamura follows.
Fans continue to duel as Rollins throws a forearm. Nakamura throws one back and now it’s a brawl. Rollins hits back, but so does Nakamura, and repeat. Rollins gets an edge, but Nakamura eggs him on. Nakamura then ducks to give a strike fest! Inverted Exploder! Nakamura aims from the corner and… Rollins dodges the Kinshasa to give Nakamura the Revolution Knee! Cover, TWO!? Somehow Nakamura survives! But Rollins continues on, and climbs up top. Rollins leaps, frog splash FLOPS! KINSHASA!! Cover, TWO!?! How?! Nakamura has no answers but the fans still love it. Nakamura wants another, and he takes aim from the corner. Rollins slowly stirs, then slowly stands. Nakamura runs out, to a SUPERKICK! Mule kick, but Nkamaura dodges the stomp. Nakamura roundhouses but Rollins dodges the knee, to CURB STOMP! Cover, Rollins wins!!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall
That’s 2-0 for Raw on the main show, 2-1 overall! So far, Constable Corbin’s confidence is justified as The Architect still wins against a man he hadn’t prepared for. Now that Survivor Series is through for Rollins, can he focus fully on the Lunatic Fringe?
Raw’s Men’s Team talk backstage.
This team is full of dysfunction, but Braun Strowman wants to make things clear. He doesn’t like Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, Bobby Lashley, and barely knows who Lio Rush is. Finn Balor is alright, but he needs to carry his weight against Team SmackDown. Then Strowman can get what he deserves. Otherwise, they’re all gonna #GetTheseHands. McIntyre says he should be in charge, because he broke The Shield, he ended Kurt Angle, and he’ll brutalize Shane for Ziggler’s sake. The “Mindless meat castle” better stay out of the way. Is that so?
Corbin comes in, saying this is what SmackDown wants. What’s going on? Strowman’s a mindless meat castle. Well he is. And the deal is, Strowman can’t touch Corbin until after Survivor Series. Strowman knows that, so he’ll have to settle for throwing Lio into Corbin! The Monster Among Men storms out, but R-Truth comes in to keep everyone calm. “Guys, guys, guys! We’re better than this!” Get it together. Truth, you’re not on this team OR on Raw! Go! Oh. Oops. Truth leaves, but Raw is still in disarray. Can they pull it together before the traditional 5v5?
Raw Tag Team Champions VS SmackDown Tag Team Champions: The Authors of Pain w/ Drake Maverick VS The Bar w/ The Big Show!
SmackDown may have won the Tag Team Division Elimination Match, but now it’s time to see which team truly reigns over all! Maverick has already led Akam & Rezar to titles in just a few months, can he lead them to a victory over the dominant five-time champions?
The teams sort out and it is Sheamus against Rezar. They tie up, and break. They go again, and Rezar puts Sheamus in a corner. Sheamus turns it around and the two break. Rezar rushes Sheamus but Sheamus dodges. Sheamus gets a headlock but Rezar powers him to the AOP corner. Rezar clubs away on the Celtic Gladiator but Sheamus fights out. Sheamus gives European Uppercuts, then Cesaro runs in to hit Akam. Cesaro tags in, and The Bar duoble whip and use the Bar Lariat on Rezar! Akam returns but Cesaro hits Rezar with another EuroUpper. Then he hits another, and another. Cesaro dropkicks the legs out and grabs a leg. Akam barrels in to stop the Swiss Swing, then hits Sheamus. Cesaro gets Akam, and we go swinging!
But Rezar leaps and tackles Cesaro! Rezar corner clotheslines Cesaro, then tags in Akam. AoP combine for a sidewalk slam stomp! Cover, TWO! Akam keeps on Cesaro at the ropes to choke him. Big Show protests and the ref counts. Akam backs off at 4, but he throws hands on Cesaro. Tag to Rezar and the AoP mug the Swiss Cyborg. Cover, TWO, but Rezar is on Cesaro with headbutts. Rezar throws hands, tags in Akam, and the AoP mug Cesaro with knees in the corner. Akam taunts Sheamus, then goes after Cesaro with hands. He snapmares Cesaro down, then wraps on a chinlock. Cesaro scrambles around but can’t get free. Maverick taunts Cesaro while Show coaches him up. Fans build to a rally, and Cesaro feeds off it to get free with elbows. Cesaro throws more EuroUppers, but Akam tackles him down!
Akam hammers away, but backs off at the ref’s count. He drags Cesaro away and tags in Rezar. AoP combine for an atomic drop knee! Cover, but Sheamus breaks it! Rezar and Sheamus end up fighting! Cesaro rolls Rezar but the ref is too busy with Sheamus, Rezar gets away. Rezar clubs Cesaro, then puts him in a corner for stomps. Tag to Akam, and the AoP again mug Cesaro. Akam taunts Sheamus again, but Cesaro gives him another EuroUpper! And then another, and another! Cesaro fires off more EuroUppers, but runs into a big clothesline! Cover, TWO! Akam drags Cesaro away with a chinlock camel clutch. Akam even stares Big Show down as he does. Cesaro moves around and fans rally up.
Cesaro fights out of the hold, and gives more EuroUppers. He runs, dodges, springboard EuroUpper! Sheamus and Rezar call for their partners as they crawl. Hot tags to them both! Sheamus rallies on Rezar with big forearm shots. He whips but Rezar reverses. Rezar misses, and gets a pump knee! Sheamus keeps going for another! Sheamus hits Akam for good measure, then goes after Rezar. Rezar dumps him out but Sheamus hot shots! Sheamus has Rezar, for Ten Beats of the Bodhrain! And Sheamus finally gives fans all 10! Then another hotshot! Sheamus climbs up, for the flying clothesline! Cover, TWO! Maverick sighs in relief, but Sheamus rallies the fans again. Sheamus wants his kick, but Maverick distracts. Cesaro gets Rezar with a EuroUpper, BROGUE!! Cover, but Maverick gives Rezar the ropebreak!
Sheamus glares at Maverick, and Cesaro comes in from the other side. Maverick runs away, but into Big Show! Big Show didn’t even have to do anything. Big Show hauls Maverick up onto the apron, and chokes him with one hand! Maverick pees himself?! Show and The Bar can’t believe he wet himself, and just laugh. But then Rezar attacks them all! He and Akam combine, powerbomb neckbreaker! Cover, The Authors of Pain win!!
Winners: Raw’s Authors of Pain, Rezar pinning
The destructive duo win, thanks to a rather humiliating but effective distraction. With such dominance for both Raw and the AoP, will SmackDown ever get on the board?
Team SmackDown talks backstage.
Everyone feels good, and The Miz comes in as captain. He has an inspirational speech to help them win tonight, and even heal the world. As great as that speech is, he cannot give it, only one man can! And that man is Commissioner Shane O’Mac! Well okay. Now SmackDown is down, but they’re always the underdogs. Always! SmackDown has always been knocked down but they don’t stay down!
Rey Mysterio is the ultimate underdog, they need that tonight. Jeff Hardy is the Charismatic Engima, he has what it takes. And of course, Samoa Joe. The Samoan Submission Machine, a dominant force all over the world. R-Truth is- Not on the team, despite being on SmackDown. Well Truth wants to join the roster. He already’s on the roster. Oh, what a relief. Raw is a mess! Miz compliments Shane on his speech, it was riveting. Much like Marine 6. If they win, they’ll all get a signed copy! Truth would love that, if it’s Becky’s signature. Anyway, SmackDown MUST win this! #WeAreSmackDown! Will SmackDown bring it and get that first but all important win?
WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy VS Mustafa Ali!
Survivor Series takes a break from Red VS Blue to bring us some 205 Live purple! The Juggernaut won the title at Super Show-Down, in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia! Murphy ended Cedric Alexander’s 2018 winning streak as well as his reign, but now he faces a familiar foe. The Beacon of Light gets another shot at the title, after coming so close yet still being so far from it at Wrestlemania. Can Ali finally grab the gold? Or will he be stopped by the Unstoppable?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin! Murphy corners Ali but Ail gets out and round. Ali dodges Murphy but not for long. Murphy puts Ali in a corner and rams in his shoulder. Ali slips out and CHOPS, but Murphy barely flinches. Murphy shoves Ali, then picks him up. Ali sunsets but Murphy lifts him up. Ali breaks free to hit Murphy with a forearm, but Murphy just grins. Murphy walks into an elbow, but reels Ali in. Ali slips out of the suplex but Murphy tosses him to a corner. Ali goes up and over to run, then dodges Murphy to hit a leaping huricanrana! Murphy is on the apron but Ali dropkicks him down. Ali then climbs up and leaps for a big senton! Direct hit and fans fire up for the fearless Heart of 205 Live!
Ali drags Murphy up and in, covers, ONE! Murphy kicks Ali away then rolls out of the ring. Ali walks over but Murphy drags him out. Ali shoves Murphy into barriers hard, then climbs up again. Murphy anchors his feet but Ali kicks him away. Murphy slides under and around to shove Ali! Ali hits barriers! Murphy grins while Ali writhes on the ground. The referee checks on Ali but he’s okay to continue. Murphy throws Ali into the LED, then into the barriers, then into the ring! Murphy returns to cover, TWO! Ali survives but Murphy keeps his cool. Murphy kicks Ali in the back, then swaggers about. Ali hits back but Murphy just laughs it off. Ali chops, Murphy kicks. Murphy whips Ali then tosses him with a back drop! He stomps Ali then kicks him in the back! Cover, TWO, but Murphy keeps his cool.
Murphy rams a knee into Ali’s back then puts on a chinlock. Fans rally up and Ali feeds off their energy. Ali gets up and fights with body shots. Murphy clubs Ali down, then brings him up. Ali makes the suplex a crossbody, ONE! Murphy kicks low again, then whips. Ali kicks him back, then boots him. Ali trips Murphy, and catapults him into buckles! Murphy is rocked, and Ali gets running. Ali gives Murphy a flapjack dropkick! Murphy rolls to a corner while fans fire up with Ali. Ali goes over and brings Murphy up for forearms. He whips but Murphy reverses. Ali slides to a stop, slides out and roundhouses Murphy away. Then he slingshots in, but Murphy knows what’s coming, and tosses Ali out of the ring! Murphy builds speed to FLY! Direct hit on Ali!
Murphy puts Ali in then hurries up top. Murphy leaps, but Ali ducks under. Ali kicks Murphy, then SUPERKICKS him! Then SUPERKICK again, POISON-RANA! Murphy is out, Ali covers, TWO! Murphy survives and Ali is at a loss for words. Fans chant “205! 205!” for these crazy Cruiserweights. Ali drags himself up and goes over to Murphy. Murphy shoves him away, but Ali comes back with haymakers and forearms. But Murphy gives Ali a strike fest, only to miss the knee. Ali shoves Murphy out to the apron, then runs to tilt-o-whirl draping DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Murphy survives again and Ali is shocked. But Ali still has something more, and he drags Murphy to a drop zone. Ali climbs, but Murphy shoves him off! Ali hits apron face first! The ref checks on Ali while Murphy rests in the ring.
Murphy refuses to show mercy as he fetches Ali. But not to put him in the ring. Murphy clears off the announce desk and brings Ali up on top. Ali kicks Murphy back! Ali gets space, runs over, Spanish Fly off the table! Just like one of their instant classic showdowns during their rivalry! More of LA chants “205! 205!” Ali gets up and drags Murphy to the ring. He has Murphy in the drop zone, so he climbs up again. Murphy grabs Ali’s hair and tucks him in! SUPERKICK! To powerbomb! High stack lift, sit-out powerbomb! Cover, TWO!! Ali survives and now Murphy is shocked! Murphy gets up as fans say “This is Awesome!”
Murphy drags Ali up, pumphandle but Ali pops out to roll up, TWO! Ali flounders but back elbows Murphy away. He springboards, into a knee trigger! Murphy drags Ali up and around, Murphy’s Law! Cover, Murphy wins!
Winner: Buddy Murphy, by pinfall; still WWE Cruiserweight Champion
The Beacon of light may have brought Murphy to his limits, but The Cruiserweight Juggernaut is truly unstoppable! Murphy’s young reign continues, who will step up to him next? When and where will Ali get another chance?
Backstage interview with Daniel Bryan!
He is WWE Champion again after a shocking victory, but now has to face Brock Lesnar with very little time. Is he ready for The Beast? Bryan just grins as he walks away. We’ll take that as a yes from the Yes Man.
Men’s 5v5 Elimination Tag Match: Team Raw VS Team SmackDown!
Captain Corbin leads the way for the Scottish Terminator, Show-Off, Monster Among Men, Rocky Mountain Machine (with Hype Man of the Hour) and the Extraordinary Balor Club leader! They will face the Hollywood A-Lister, the Destroyer, the Enigma, the King of Lucha Libre and yes, SmackDown Commissioner (and technically Best in the World), Shane O’Mac! There is far more dysfunction on Raw’s team, however, can they hold it together so that Corbin keeps his job and Strowman #GetsTheseHands on Brock Lesnar? Or will the ultimate underdogs finally prove to Raw that they’re THE show?
All ten men are present, and Joe eggs on Team Raw with a toss of his towel. Fans like that, as do his teammates. The ref keeps the peace and things sort out. Joe starts, but both Strowman and McIntyre want at him. They argue with each other about it, but Corbin actually sides with Strowman on this. McIntyre backs down and the bell rings. Strowman reminds Corbin what’s coming the moment this is all over, but McIntyre tags in! Strowman and McIntyre argue now, but Joe pounces with a Coquina Clutch! McIntyre throws Joe off so Joe hits everyone else on Team Raw, and gets the Coquina back on! McIntyre uses buckles to push back,cover, TWO, CLAYMORE!! Cover, McIntyre ELIMINATES Joe!? The Scottish Terminator helps Raw take the lead in this match and fast!
Fans boo but McIntyre grins. He waits for SmackDown’s response, but the fans respond with “Bullsh*t! Bullsh*t!” SmackDown sorts itself out and they go with Jeff Hardy. Hardy and McIntyre circle but McIntyre promises to get to Shane soon enough. He and Hardy tie up and McIntyre puts Hardy in a corner. “You’re nothing to me! Nothing!” Miz rallies the fans for Hardy and they echo “DELETE! DELETE!” with Hardy. Hardy gets a waistlock but McIntyre fights out and chops back. McIntyre whips Hardy but Hardy kicks him back. Hardy throws hands, runs, dodges, but still gets a clothesline! McIntyre tags in Ziggler, and prepares Hardy for the Show-Off. Ziggler waits, but Hardy gets clear of the Superkick! Shane tags in, and we have our rematch from the WWE World Cup!
Shane fires off those fast hands! Ziggler turns it around to throw hands back, but the ref backs him off. Ziggler dropkicks Shane down! Shane hits back with uppercuts, then an arm-drag! Another arm-drag and Shane’s dancing. Shane gets the float, but Ziggler rolls up, TWO! Ziggler aims, kicks, and Famousers! Cover, TWO! Shane survives but Corbin grows frustrated. Ziggler waits for Shane to stand again, but Shane blocks the superkick to give Ziggler a big back elbow! Shane brings Ziggler up, whips, but runs into a ZIGZAG! Cover, Miz breaks it! Miz backs away, then tags in!
The REAL World Cup Finals finally happen, but Ziggler fights out of the Finale. Ziggler jumps but is caught, and Miz wants a Figure Four! Ziggler powers out and dodges, but Miz denies the ZigZag. Miz misses his boot but rolls through the roll up, only to get a dropkick! Ziggler declares himself Best in the World. Ziggler goes to tag McIntyre, but Strowman intercepts. Strowman is in, but then McIntyre tags in again! The two biggest men in the match argue again, so they start fighting! Team Raw works to keep the peace but SmackDown takes advantage as they attack! They focus on McIntyre and Strowman, and clear the ring! They have the Monster on his knees, but he explodes out! Strowman runs but is tripped up! Mysterio runs, 619!! Shane and Miz double clothesline Strowman out!
Miz throws McIntyre into a post while Hardy keeps on Strowman. Team SmackDown pull apart an announce desk, and Corbin can only watch! Miz and Hardy keep Strowman down, then haul him up and over. Mysterio helps, and Shane gets himself to a corner. Strowman’s on the table, Shane’s up top, SUPER ELBOW through the table!! LA loses their minds, as does Corbin! The Monster is taken out for the moment, but so is Shane O’Mac. Miz puts McIntyre in and covers, ONE! McIntyre gasps for air but Miz gives him a boot!
We check backstage and see Stephanie and Paige watching. Paige is obviously proud of her team for currently dominating Raw. Back in the ring, Miz circles McIntyre. Fans chant “Miz is Awesome!” But McIntyre headbutts Miz! Finn is up, McIntyre looks to tag, but he doesn’t trust Finn? Finn wants in, why won’t McIntyre tag? Miz gets McIntyre in the full nelson! McIntyre breaks free, Finn tags in! And kicks McIntyre! Finn rallies on Miz with a running chop, corner to corner whip. Miz reverses, but Finn goes up and over. Finn walks into a boot, but kicks Miz on the top rope! Finn trips Miz up, and gives him double stomps! Fans fire up with Finn, and Finn aims at Miz. Finn runs, but into a full nelson. Wheelbarrow counter, TWO!
Finn dodges Miz then swing kicks from the apron. Miz is down, and Finn goes up! Coup de Grace misses, but Finn wrecks Miz with a dropkick. Slingblade for Hardy! John Woo dropkick for Miz! Finn puts Miz in but Miz tags Mysterio! Springboard seated senton on Finn! Springboard crossbody, too! Mule kick, springboard wheelbarrow, but into an elbow drop DDT! Cover, TWO! Corbin grows frustrated, even as Finn stays on Mysterio. Finn chops Rey, then whips. Mysterio kicks back, then tilt-o-whirl headscissors Finn to ropes. Corbin warns Finn and Finn avoids the 619, to slingblade Mysterio! Mysterio stands, and gets a dropkick! Finn climbs up again, aiming at Mysterio. Coup de Grace misses again, and Mysterio wheelbarrows Finn to ropes. 619! Springboard frog splash! Mysterio ELIMINATES Finn! Both teams are even again!
McIntyre clobbers Mysterio! He rips Mysterio’s shirt off, then gets mad at Finn for being elminated. He hauls Finn up, and clubs him back down. McIntyre tosses Finn out, but Mysterio puts him on the ropes! Lashley tags in and boots Mysterio down! Fans boo as the Mighty Rocky Mountain lifts Mysterio up, and carries him around. But Mysterio lands on his feet. Mysterio slides under, only to be caught and tossed! Lashley gives Mysterio a neckbreaker, then high-fives Lio Rush. Lashley brings Mysterio up for the Vertigo Suplex. After a count of about 10, Mysterio starts fighting back! Mysterio DDT’s Lashley down! And Corbin is speechless. Lashley gets to ropes, then runs at Mysterio. Mysterio enziguris, Ziggler tags in. Lashley runs but is sent out, Ziggler gets Mysterio! Mysterio rolls Ziggler but Ziggler sunset flips. Mysterio rolls through to buzzsaw!
Both men are down and fans rally up. Hot tag to Hardy! Hardy rallies with haymakers. Ziggler whips but Hardy runs him over. Atomic drop, leg-splitting leg drop! Hardy covers, TWO! Hardy says “DELETE! DELETE!” then goes for the Twist, but Ziggler shoves him. Ziggler runs into a back elbow, but McIntyre swipes at Hardy. Hardy wrecks McIntyre, then leaps for a tornado DDT! Hardy returns, but gets a satellite DDT! Cover, TWO!! Hardy lives and Corbin is stressed out. Fans rally up for Hardy as he and Ziggler stir. Ziggler aims, tunes it up, and kicks, but Hardy deflects! Twist of Fate! Hardy hurries up top, SWANTON BOMB! But onto knees! It was double-edged for Ziggler and both men are down again. Hardy hot tags Miz!
Miz runs and hits Ziggler with the A-List lariat. Shane returns, and Miz decides to tag him in. Shane hobbles his way to the other corner, because he wants another crazy idea. Miz holds Ziggler in place, and Shane leaps for COAST2COAST! It hits!! He drags Ziggler to a cover, Shane ELIMINATES Ziggler! The World Cup stays with SmackDown! But Lashley clobbers Shane down! Lashley hauls Shane up for an overhead suplex. Then he clotheslines and clubs away in the corner! The ref backs Lashley off but Lashley comes back for more stomps and another suplex! Shane ends up by Miz and tags in, but then Lashley goes after Miz! Lashley hip tosses Miz in, then hits a complete shot! But Miz dodges in the corner! A-List Lariat! Miz tags Shane back in, they want another!
Shane can barely move but he does get to the top rope. Miz holds Lashley down and Shane leaps, for- Strowman to clobber him outta the air! Corbin is actually glad to see Strowman moving! Lashley covers but Mysterio saves Shane! Mysterio drags Shane away, and Hardy tags in. Hardy goes at Lashley, but Lsahley tags in Strowman. Hardy hits Strowman with everything he has, but Strowman denies the Twist into a Monster Slam! Cover, Strowman ELIMINATES Hardy! Mysterio leaps in for a missile dropkick, but Strowman is only staggered. Mysterio kicks at the legs then hits an enziguri. He puts Strowman on the ropes, runs, but the 619 is caught! Pop-up, Monster Slam! Cover, Strowman ELIMINATES Mysterio! The Monster has decimated SmackDown in an instant!
Miz realizes what he faces, and looks ready to run away. Fans chant “Get These Hands!” but Miz would rather not. Strowman doesn’t give him a choice as he comes running around the corner! Miz sacrifices Shane to the shoulder tackle! But Strowman keeps chasing Miz, and blasts him into the barriers! Strowman puts Miz in, but Miz runs in, only to get a Monster Slam! Strowman ELIMINATES Miz! The Monster has taken out three men, and quite easily! Now only Shane remains, and he’s in no good shape. Strowman waits for Shane to crawl into the ring. After Strowman, there’s still Lashley and McIntyre! Corbin mockingly applauds as “The Best in the World” manages to stand up.
Shane turns around, and realizes what he’s in for. Even so, he doesn’t back down. Strowman dropkicks him down! Then squashes him in the corner! Strowman scoops Shane, for one more Monster Slam! Cover, Raw wins!
Winners: Raw, with Lashley, McIntyre & Strowman surviving
Raw continues to define “dominance” as the score now goes 4-0 on the main show. Will the only win SmackDown scored be on the Kickoff?
Corbin is proud of his team for winning, but then he goes after Strowman! The deal was after the team won, the gloves were off. But Corbin only angers Strowman, who gets back up quick. Corbin raises the hands of Lashley and McIntyre, on the stage. Will Constable Corbin regret reminding Strowman of his grudge?
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Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.
Now that Rollins is done with brand warfare business, he moves on to TLC. And he will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Dean Ambrose. Rollins VS Ambrose once again after some time, huh? Ambrose has been hiding since he stabbed The Shield in the back. He hides in the crowd, in parking lots, and behind his excuses. But there won’t be anything left to hid behind when the title’s on the line. Will Ambrose show how strong he is without his brothers? Or will Rollins prove Ambrose was just the weak link?
Ronda Rousey VS Charlotte Flair!
The Baddest Woman on the Planet wanted after “The Man”, but “The Man” surprised everyone when she led a raid on Raw! Unfortunately for Becky Lynch, she got one wild right hand from Nia Jax, and now she can’t compete tonight. Becky made sure her best frenemy took her place to take on Ronda, and The Queen is happy to oblige. Which woman will be better prepared for a fight they never expected but always wanted?
Introductions are made, the bell rings, and we begin! Fans chant “Becky! Becky!” but Ronda tunes it out. She circles with Charlotte and they tie up. Ronda knees but Charlotte forearms. They circle again, and Ronda dodges a kick while Charlotte dodges a punch. Fans “WOO~” as Charlotte keeps away from those hands. Charlotte chop blocks but Ronda kicks her back. They tie up again and go around. Charlotte swipes at Ronda but Ronda comes back for more. They’re swinging wild as the ref tries to break them up. Charlotte shoves Ronda! Ronda is shocked, but Charlotte says this HER ring. They approach again, Ronda’s kick is blocked but she gets Charlotte’s arm for an armbar! Charlotte scrambles up and out, then tackles Ronda. She wants the Figure Four but Ronda counters.
Ronda jackknifes to a fireman’s carry, but Charlotte sunset flips. TWO, Ronda wants the arm again but Charlotte gets away. Fans applaud for this incredible and even match-up. The two circle again and Ronda gets a waistlock. Charlotte gets a headlock takeover, and has Ronda on the mat. Fans duel as Ronda moves around in the hold. They stand up and Charlotte knees low. Charlotte throws Ronda into buckles! Ronda is dazed, but Charlotte is on her with shoulders and kicks. Charlotte throws Ronda with an exploder! Cover, ONE, but Charlotte keeps her cool. Charlotte drags Ronda around and drops knees on the knee. Charlotte turns Ronda over, and goes for an STF! Ronda resists, but Charlotte grinds her forearm into the back of Ronda’s head. Fans rally and Ronda spits blood from a bloody lip.
Charlotte rolls her and gets the leg trapped. Ronda endures the knee wrench, so Charlotte shifts to drop knees into the knee. Charlotte drags Ronda up to give elbows on the knee, but Ronda uses her other knee to hit Charlotte! Both women are down but Ronda gets to the apron. Charlotte stands and heads over, but Ronda knees her away. Ronda drags Charlotte up, for a hanging armbar! The ref counts but Ronda stops at 4. Charlotte rests on the ropes, but Ronda decides to go full WWE as she climbs up top. But Charlotte trips her up! Charlotte then climbs, but Ronda resists. Ronda pushes Charlotte off with a gordbuster! Ronda then drags Charlotte back up, and around, for a rolling armbar! Charlotte scrambles around to make it a cover, TWO, and Ronda keeps after the arm. Charlotte rolls it again, TWO!
Ronda drags Charlotte into a triangle now, but Charlotte deadlifts her up, into a Boston Crab! Ronda crawls for ropes, but Charlotte drags her away! Then Charlotte shifts, but gets a kick. Charlotte kicks Ronda back, then NATURAL SELECTION- But Ronda slipped out to get the arm! She drags Charlotte around, pulling as hard as she can, twisting as far as she can. Charlotte rolls through and pushes Ronda away. Ronda runs in but into a backbreaker and a boot! Fans applaud as Charlotte catches her breath. Ronda is down and Charlotte goes up, for the Moonsault! But Ronda gets boots up! Ronda grabs Charlotte, for a rolling slam! Ronda gets rowdy, but gets SPEARED! Cover, TWO!? Charlotte can’t believe it, but Ronda still lives! Ronda springs to life to get the armbar, but Charlotte slips through to the Figure Four!!
Fans are thunderous as Ronda endures the legendary leg lock. Ronda works to pry the hold apart, and she manages to turn it over! Charlotte endures the pressure but rolls it back. They keep rolling and fall out of the ring! Fans are loving this! Ronda drags Charlotte up and throws her into barriers! She then puts Charlotte in the ring, judo throws her around once, twice, three times! Ronda gets rowdy again, and fires off those hands! Charlotte guards as best she can, then gets in those Flair Chops! “WOO~” echoes out with each one as Charlotte backs Ronda into a corner. Charlotte kicks the legs out, then gives more chops! Ronda blocks one, and brings Charlotte in for a throw. Charlotte boots back! Cover, TWO!! Ronda still won’t go down and Charlotte is beside herself with frustration. But fans know “This is Awesome!”
Both women are emotional right now as Charlotte drags Ronda up. Charlotte scoops but Ronda gets a takedown! Charlotte gets out of the ring but Ronda drags her back in! Ronda brings Charlotte around, fireman’s carry, Rowdy Slam, aka the Piper’s Pit! “Who wants a souvenir?” Ronda wants the arm but Charlotte resists with everything she has. Charlotte and Ronda end up by the ropes again and must break. Ronda wants Charlotte to get back in, but Charlotte clutches her arm as the ring count begins. Fans are dueling and Charlotte grits her teeth. Charlotte goes back in at 8, but then back out for more time. Ronda isn’t having it, she goes out and comes running around the corner, into a kendo stick?!
Winner: Ronda Rousey, by disqualification
But that isn’t the end, as Charlotte shoves Ronda into steel steps! Raw is going up to 5-1 because of this, but the real shame is that this instant classic is now tarnished! Charlotte SMACKS Ronda again, and again, and again! The stick is broken on Ronda’s body! But Charlotte keeps going! The ref tries but Charlotte won’t listen to her. She puts Ronda in, and SMACKS with a new kendo stick! Charlotte has a sinister look in her eyes but fans rather like it. Ronda is left a mess, but Charlotte grabs a chair! Charlotte brings the chair in now, but the ref stops her from continuing. Charlotte exits the ring and makes her way to the ramp, but then she runs back in for NATURAL SELECTION! On the chair!!
Charlotte is a wild animal but fans chant “YES! YES!” She picks up the chair again, but more officials come in. They try to reason with Charlotte, and she looks to agree with them, but then she fights them off! This will cost her a hefty fine, but she doesn’t care. She puts the chair around Ronda’s head! Charlotte glares down at the helpless Ronda, and circles her like a shark. She shoves the last ref out, then STOMPS the chair! The vice crushes Ronda, and now security rushes out! The Mad Queen leaves Ronda for dead, but fans chant “Thank You, Charlotte!” on behalf of the Lass Kicker. When Becky comes back, will she give personal congratulations to Charlotte? Will Ronda be okay to defend her title against Nia Jax as promised?
WWE Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar VS WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan!
The Beast is once again the “reigning, defending, undisputed” Universal Champion, but only after a Crown Jewel screw job orchestrated by Baron Corbin. The Goat is once again the world champion, but only after throwing a fit and kicking below the belt on The Phenomenal One. But this match isn’t about controversy, but about supremacy! Does the Yes Man stand a chance of surviving? Or will he bring Suplex City crumbling down to the ground?
Jojo introduces Bryan, but Heyman of course takes over the duties of introducing his client. The belts are put aside and the bell rings, and Bryan goes right at Lesnar! Bryan dropkicks the leg, but Lesnar stays up. Bryan gets away, but he’s laughing and egging Lesnar on! Lesnar and Bryan circle, but then Bryan bails out of the ring. Bryan jogs around the ring to toy with Lesnar, and perhaps show off his own cardio. He returns to the apron, but then drops back down. Lesnar waits as Bryan creeps close again, but then Bryan backs away. Bryan clearly wants to troll Lesnar. Lesnar rushes out but Bryan slips back in. Bryan is very smug about his mind game, but Lesnar is still moderately calm. They circle in the ring again, and Bryan kicks. Lesnar gets the leg and then clobbers Bryan! Then Lesnar looms over Bryan, and laughs.
Lesnar hauls Bryan up, German Suplex! Bryan slumps to the apron, and the referee worries about him, given his medical history. Lesnar drags Bryan back in, then says “Suplex City!” Fans join in and chant it back. Lesnar drags Bryan up, for another German Suplex! Bryan sputters to the ropes, but Lesnar just watches. Heyman is actually shocked by all this, despite seeing it all before. Lesnar drags Bryan up by his hair, then puts him in a corner. For a belly2belly suplex! Three powerful suplexes total, but Lesnar still won’t cover. Fans boo and jeer, but Lesnar doesn’t care. He tells Bryan, “I can do this all night long.” And then he throws Bryan again! He keeps throwing Bryan with belly2bell suplexes, and Heyman is almost appalled. Lesnar dumps Bryan out of the ring, then holds up his belt as if he’s already won this match.
Lesnar goes out to fetch Bryan, only to throw him into barriers! He puts Bryan back in, but Bryan rolls all the way back out. Fans are divided as Lesnar goes out to fetch Bryan again. Lesnar throws Bryan into more barriers, then hauls Bryan into the ring. Bryan barely moves as Lesnar stands over him. Lesnar hauls Bryan up into a bearhug! He squeezes the life out of Bryan, but Bryan refuses to give up. So Lesnar slams him down! Lesnar continues to laugh as he looms over Bryan. He drags Bryan up again, but then drops the dead weight. “That’s your champion, huh?” Lesnar isn’t impressed. Bryan crawls to a corner, but Lesnar hauls him up for another German Suplex! Lesnar doesn’t want to end this, he’s having too much fun.
Lesnar drags Bryan up once more, and puts the bearhug back on. Bryan is a rag doll yet he doesn’t quit, so Lesnar throws him overhead again! Bryan is dazed as he clings to the ropes. Lesnar drags him away, then back up, into the fireman’s carry. For an F5! Cover, but Lesnar lets up!? The Beast is just playing with his food now, as he tosses Bryan aside. Lesnar drags Bryan around again, but then Bryan kicks him in the face! And again! Bryan somehow still has life, but Lesnar looks to end it. Fireman’s carry, F5 but into the ref! Bryan is on his feet, and he LOW BLOWS LESNAR!! Lesnar is reeling, fans are thunderous, and Bryan hits the KNEE PLUS!! Cover, TWO!! The Beast survives a shot to the balls and one to the head?! Heyman is panicking, though, because Bryan’s plan is clearly working now.
Bryan is up again, and he kicks away at Lesnar’s leg! Fans shout “YES! YES!” with each kick. Bryan kicks Lesnar while he’s down! And he doesn’t let up! Bryan grabs Lesnar’s arms to stomp and stomp and stomp! He only stops because he flounders away. Heyman continues to panic as Lesnar gasps for air. Lesnar gets up, but Bryan runs in, but to a fireman’s carry! Bryan slips out, then dumps Lesnar out! Bryan has a wild look in his eyes as he slingshots out! Lesnar catches him, but Bryan slips off to shove him into a post! Bryan’s on the apron, and he leaps for the flying knee! Down goes Lesnar! Fans are amazed as Bryan has new life. Bryan ditches Lesnar long enough to build speed, and DIVE! But Lesnar catches Bryan and rams him into the post, spine first!
Bryan is down again and Lesnar clears his head. Lesnar hauls Bryan up for another shot to the post. He then crawls into the ring long enough to refresh the count. Lesnar goes over to the steel steps and takes the top half off. He runs in but Bryan dodges! Steps hit post and into Lesnar’s face! Bryan is on the apron again, for more flying knees! Both men are down but fans are still fired up. A ring count begins, and both men crawl over. Bryan kicks Lesnar, Lesnar kicks Bryan. Lesnar puts Bryan in but Bryan is ready. Bryan runs at Lesnar, Knee Plus again!! Cover, TWO!? Lesnar still lives, but Heyman is freaking out all over again.
Bryan keeps on Lesnar, chop block to legs! Then he takes the legs to the post! Lesnar falls out of the ring, that’s how hard Bryan swung him! But Bryan doesn’t let up, he puts Lesnar in and climbs. Bryan leaps, missile dropkick hits! Lesnar rolls away and Heyman is about to faint. Bryan fires himself up, and LA fires up with him. Lesnar manages to get to his feet, but gets a dropkick in the corner. Bryan goes again for another! He keeps going, but into the fireman’s carry, only for Lesnar’s legs to give out on him! Bryan gets the YES LOCK! Lesnar endures as Bryan pulls back hard as he can! Even Lesnar looks worried! Bryan pulls, but Lesnar pries free. So Bryan clubs him in the head! And the Yes Lock is back on!
Lesnar reaches, moves around, but Bryan pulls back so far on the neck! Lesnar gets free again, only to get in a triangle. It’s a cover, ONE as Bryan keeps shoulders up. Bryan punches away but Lesnar deadlifts, fireman’s carries, F5!! Cover, Lesnar wins!
Winner: Brock Lesnar, by pinfall
To Heyman’s relief, Brock Lesnar pulls out the win. Bryan used everything, from grit to savvy to cheating, but somehow Suplex City stays standing. If anything was even a little different, perhaps The Goat would’ve conquered the Conqueror. But instead, Raw completely conquers SmackDown, 6-1, with the only win for Team Blue in the Kickoff Show. Is AJ Styles somewhere thinking he could’ve done better? Or is Lesnar just that freakishly unstoppable? Will SmackDown ever get one over on Raw?
My Thoughts:
This is a very hard Survivor Series to score. On one hand, a lot of the action was great. On the other, the scoring of the “Survivor Series” wasn’t at all right. The final “score” was 6-1 and ONLY the SmackDown Tag Division won anything. And then, ways of getting to some wins were not really good for anyone, Raw or SmackDown.
The SmackDown Tag Division is much stronger just on paper, so I’m glad they won. I suppose Nia Jax has to stay strong for her match with Ronda, but screwing over Sasha must be another element to story they want to use. Nia has had history with each of the NXT Horsewomen, maybe that’ll cycle back around because of the real-life accident with Becky. I actually like that Ambrose didn’t interfere with Rollins’ match, and as such, Rollins wins clean in an epic match. I hope something happens to give us this match again. But at the same time, story dictates Ambrose should’ve interfered and then that’d feed perfectly into their Intercontinental Championship match at TLC, while giving SmackDown one main show win.
The Authors of Pain got a distraction, but not the one fans wanted. Drake Maverick peeing himself is NOT what we wanted from Big Show and him being ringside, and only shows Vince is reverting back to being 6 years old. The Cruiserweight Championship match was great, and that Spanish Fly off the table was a nice callback to past matches between them. I’m pleasantly surprised Murphy wins, and that way, Murphy VS Alexander the rematch will happen as we move into December. That way Alexander settles his story with Murphy, and Ali can focus his story on making it to WrestleMania. Ali can then be crowned there for an even bigger moment. Also, I’m glad that the Cruiserweights got to be on the main show, and fairly deep into it. The fans in LA seemed to know and enjoy them, and hopefully this gets more eyes on 205 Live.
Of all the matches Raw definitely should’ve won, it was the Men’s 5v5. Shane did amazing in this match for basically being the high impact player, Raw had to win because Strowman’s path back to Lesnar depended on it. Strowman VS Corbin is coming at TLC for sure, but I’m wondering if Stephanie puts a stipulation that Strowman has to win to get his shot at Lesnar. Then Corbin can use all the tricks up his sleeve to keep Strowman from getting what he wants. One thing I am surprised about is that Orton didn’t attack Mysterio, in the match or after Mysterio was eliminated. That would’ve helped make SmackDown’s losing in the end a bit more acceptable in story because he helped Raw out.
Ronda VS Flair was probably the best thing of the night! And not just because that match was legitimately good, but even the dirty finish made it great. Charlotte basically became Becky in that moment, because I’m pretty sure “The Man” would’ve resorted to something brutal like that, too. I half expected Becky to come out on stage to more or less congratulate Charlotte, but maybe we’ll get that on SmackDown. The fans were really rough, though, being so behind Becky that they basically treated Ronda like she was Nia, aka the one who hurt Becky. If that Horsewomen VS Horsewomen match is still coming around, I’m not sure who is going to be Face anymore just on how fans react, but given how Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke & Marina Shafir are written in NXT, what if Ronda ended up turning, too?
And honestly, I would’ve put Ronda VS Flair on last if that’s how it was going to turn out. It would’ve definitely given the PPV a different feel from ending on how Lesnar VS Bryan ended. Now, I still loved how Lesnar VS Bryan went all the way up until then. Bryan trolling Lesnar, but then toughing it, that was brilliant writing. Bryan is going extra Heel it seems, but against Lesnar, fans don’t mind. I sure didn’t. But because it’s Brock Lesnar, he must win even in kayfabe. This will surely fuel Bryan VS Styles going into TLC, on top of Bryan cheating Styles. As for Lesnar, if Strowman isn’t going to be the one, and Roman Reigns just can’t be the one right now, perhaps the fact they’re teasing Lars Sullivan on main roster means something? Would love to see Lesnar as the victim of a Freak Accident.
My Score: 8.4/10
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The House of Torture gets another try!
Despite losing in the NEVER Openweight Six Man title tournament, the House of Torture get one more shot against Tanahashi, Yano & Oleg! But will shuffling the deck really help the King of Darkness trump President Ace?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Bishamon & Shoma Kato VS Bullet Club; Bullet Club wins.
- 8 Man Tag: El Desperado, El Phantasmo, Hikuleo & Katsuya Murashima VS TMDK; TMDK wins.
- NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg VS The House of Torture; Tanahashi, Yano & Oleg win and retain the titles.
- LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Yota Tsuji VS Gedo; Tsuji wins.
- LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: BUSHI VS Gabe Kidd; Gabe wins.
- LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Shingo Takagi VS Clark Connors; Takagi wins.
- LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Tetsuya Naito VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney; Drilla wins.
- LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Hiromu Takahashi VS David Finlay; Finlay wins.
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NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg VS The House of Torture!
Don’t adjust your screens, this is not a rematch from Wrestling World in Taiwan. That’s because while The Ace, the Joker and the Rook won the tournament, they’re up against a different formation! The King of Darkness and Heel Master now have Tokyo Pimp as their third man, but will that change be enough to change the result? Or will Tanahshi-sachou and team be an undefeated combination?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if Darkness Falls!
The teams sort out, and Oleg starts against Yoshinobu Kanemaru. The fans rally behind “BO-LU-TIN! BO-LU-TIN!” as he circles with Kanemaru, but then Evil & Yujiro attack! The fans boo, Tanahashi & Yano hurry in but Evil & Yujiro get them first! Kanemaru drags Oleg out of the ring to stomp him down while Evil & Yujiro have Tanahashi & Yano in corners. Yujiro fires forearms, Evil CHOPS, then the House all whips. But Oleg reverses and sends Kanemaru into railing! And Tanahashi & Yano reverse to send Evil & Yujiro into each other! Oleg returns to CLOBBER Evil & Yujiro! The fans fire up as now Yano & Tanahashi intercept Kanemaru.
Tanahashi & Yano whip Kanemaru to Oleg for a scoop and SLAM! The fans rally behind the champs as Oleg paces around Kanemaru. Oleg stomps Kanemaru, tags Tanahashi, and Tanahashi eggs Evil on. Evil tags in, Tanahashi kicks first! Tanahashi fires hands, UPPERCUTS, then tears away the “President Evil” shirt to TOSS it away! Evil is furious, he made that himself! Tanahashi throws a body shot, then whips Evil corner to corner. Evil reverses, runs in, but Tanahashi ELBOWS him! Tanahashi goes up to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up for the air guitar and Tanahashi tags in Yano! Yano unties a buckle pad, dodges Evil, then gives Evil the pad!
The ref reprimands Evil and confiscates the pad, and Yano SLAPS Evil on the head! Yano whips, Evil reverses, but Yano avoids the bare buckles. Evil runs up to SLAP Yano, and shove him into the buckles! Kanemaru & Yujiro BLAST Tanahashi & Oleg off the corner! Evil SMACKS Yano with the pad! Evil TOSSES Yano out of the ring, distracts the ref, and that lets Dick DECK Yano! Dick drags Yano up and puts him in the ring for Evil to cover. TWO! Evil is upset with the “slow count,” and he tags Kanemaru. Kanemaru runs to basement dropkick! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Kanemaru ELBOWS Yano in the head!
Kanemaru snapmares Yano down into a chinlock and drags him to the corner. The ref reprimands but Yujiro tags in. Kanemaru lets go, so that Yujiro can CHOKE Yano! The ref counts, Yujiro lets off, and he drags Yano back up. Yujiro whips Yano into the bare buckles! Yano suffers his own trick, and Yujiro brings him up to knee low. Yujiro snapmares, drops a leg, then drops an elbow! Then he drops a HEADBUTT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Yujiro tags to Evil. Evil BLASTS Tanahashi & Oleg off the corner! Dick distracts the ref so Evil can put Yano in the COBRA TWIST, and link up with the others!
The fans boo but the House gets away with that. Evil covers, TWO! Evil is even more upset with the ref, and he drags Yano up. Evil reels Yano in for a FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Wait, who is ringing the bell? Dick is ringing the bell, and Kanemaru is giving the announcement that they’ve won! The fans boo, this is of course a farce. Tanahashi & Oleg storm over, scaring off Dick and Kanemaru. Evil tags Kanemaru, then TOSSES Yano outside. Kanemaru drags Yano back up to whip him into railing! Then DDT to the floor! Yano is down in enemy territory while Tanahashi argues with the ref.
The fans rally up but Yujiro puts Yano in. Kanemaru covers, TWO! The fans cheer but Kanemaru drags Yano around. Yano is dead weight so Kanemaru leaves him behind to BLAST Tanahashi! Kanemaru drags Yano up but Yano pulls hair! Kanemaru CLAWS Yano’s eyes! Kanemaru whips, Yano reverses and throws him down by his hair! The fans fire up as Yano crawls, hot tag to Oleg! The fans fire up as Oleg CLOBBERS Kanemaru, BLASTS Evil & Yujiro, then runs in at the corner. Kanemaru BOOTS Oleg, runs, but into a POP-UP BEARHUG! Kanemaru endures, but then Oleg turns that into a BIG suplex! The fans fire up as Oleg storms around.
Oleg deadlift gut wrenches, but Dick gets on the apron. Oleg drops Kanemaru to scare Dick off. But then Yano puts Dick in! Dick prays and begs for mercy, but Oleg just deadlift gut wrenches him! Shake, Rattle and THROW! And a kip up!? Oleg then gets Kanemaru back up, Shake, Rattle, and some more shaking, and THROW! Oleg roars, runs, and SPLASHES down! Cover, Evil & Yujiro break it! Then they BLAST Tanahashi & Yano! The House stomps away on Oleg, then drag him up. They double whip Oleg to a corner, then Yujiro BOOTS! Evil clotheslines! They snapmare, Kanemaru distracts the ref, and Dick goes up!
The fans boo but Dick hits the DICK CHOP! Kanemaru covers, TWO!! The fans fire up but Evil tags back in. Evil and Kanemaru get Oleg up to suplex, but Oleg fights it! Oleg DOUBLE SUPLEXES back! Hot tag to Tanahashi! Ace of the Universe meets King of Darkness, and Tanahashi runs to CLOBBER Evil! Tanahashi fires forearms and body shots on Evil, then scoop SLAMS him into a drop zone! Tanahashi goes up to SUNSET SENTON! Cover, TWO! The fans rally behind Tanahashi as he waits on Evil. Tanahashi runs, but Evil goes to the corner! Evil LARIATS Tanahashi down! Tag to Yujiro and he storms up on Tanahashi.
Yujiro brings Tanahashi up to knee low and fire forearms. Yujiro CHOPS then runs up, to BOOT! Yujiro then runs, to BOOT again! Tanahashi SHOTEIS! Tanahashi runs, but Yujiro TOSSES him out! Evil is there to set Tanahashi up for a whiskey bottle shot! Evil puts Tanahashi back in, then he and the rest go after Oleg and Yano! Yujiro gets Tanahashi up for an INCOLLE SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Yujiro goes for his pimp cane, but the ref stops him! That leaves Dick open to use the SPOILER CHOKER on Tanahashi!! The fans boo as President Ace suffers! Tanahashi fades out, Dick slips away, and Yujiro laughs.
Yujiro drags Tanahashi up while the fans rally. Yujiro reels Tanahashi in, but Yano gets in to grab Yujiro! Kanemaru gets in while the ref is distracted again! But Yano ducks, the WHISKEY MIST hits Yujiro! LOW BLOW for Kanemaru! But Evil LOW BLOWS Yano! So Tanahashi LOW BLOWS Evil! Dick gets in but Tanahashi kicks the ropes! Dick falls, Oleg returns, and he gets Yujiro up! Tanahashi climbs, Oleg hits the KAMIKAZE SENTON! Then Tanahashi HIGH FLY FLOWS!! Cover, Team Go Ace wins!
Winners: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg, by pinfall (still NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions)
The House of Torture tried their usual tricks, but Tanahashi’s team proved they could play that, too! The Ace, the Joker & The Rook stand tall again, will The House have to start playing a different game?
LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Yota Tsuji VS Gedo!
While Los Ingobernables de Japon and the Bullet Club War Dogs have already done battle on this Road to Wrestling Dontaku, tonight is a best of five series! Will it be Gene Blast or Blacksmith that sets the tone for tonight?
The moment Yota hops off the corner, Gedo takes a swing! Yota dodges and GENE BLASTER!! The bell rings, Yota covers, Yota wins!!
Winner: Yota Tsuji, by pinfall
Well not sure about the tone but this sure set a new record! From bell the bell, that was FIVE SECONDS! Score one for LIJ already, and Yota helps roll Gedo out of the ring. Will LIJ make this a shut out? Or will the other War Dogs be a bit smarter about the pitches they throw across the plate?
LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: BUSHI VS Gabe Kidd!
Round two is here sooner than expected after what we just saw, and the Black Mask is up against the #WarReady Mad Man. Gabe vows to take back everything NJPW used to mean, but will he get War Dogs on the board? Or will Bushi keep things tranquilo?
Bushi climbs onto the corner and Gabe rushes him! Bushi jumps over, the bell rings and Bushi DROPKICKS Gabe down! Bushi whips, Gabe reverses but Bushi ducks ‘n ‘dodges to RANA! Gabe bails out, Bushi builds speed, but Gabe gets away. Bushi slides out, but Gabe kicks and CHOPS! Gabe UPPERCUTS Bushi down, then drags Bushi up to dig at Bushi’s eyes! The ref reprimands, Gabe storms around and mockingly calls upon the wrestling gods. Gabe runs but Bushi dodges, Gabe crashes into railing! The fans fire up while Bushi rises. Bushi brings Gabe up, fires forearms, then brings Gabe around. Gabe blocks the bump off the apron to whip Bushi hard into railing!
Bushi flounders and Gabe snarls while the fans rally up. Gabe storms out to open the way to the orange bleachers! Gabe ROCKS Bushi, brings him around and they go up into the stands. Gabe HEADBUTTS Bushi down, shouts “I’m a MAD MAN, y’know!” then continues up to the next level. Bushi fights the lift but Gabe CLUBS him! Gabe lifts again but Bushi still fights! Gabe CLUBS away on Bushi, CHOPS and HAYMAKERS! Gabe backs up, flips everyone off, and he runs back in, but Bushi dropkicks the leg! Bushi SMACKS Gabe off railing, then he goes up higher into the stands! Bushi stands on the ledge, to SUPER CROSSBODY! Down go Gabe and the Young Lions!
The fans are thunderous as Bushi rises, and he brings Gabe up. Bushi headlocks Gabe to bring him back down the bleachers. Gabe throws body shots but Bushi throws hands in return. Bushi brings Gabe back to ground level, then through the gate. They return to ringside but Gabe CLUBS Bushi down again. Gabe HEADBUTTS, then he puts Bushi in. The fans rally, but Gabe drags Bushi around to ROCK him again. Gabe has Bushi on the apron, CLUBS him again, then brings Bushi out. Bushi fights the suplex to throw body shots! Gabe HEADBUTTS again, but Bushi fires more hands! Bushi puts Gabe in and the fans cheer.
Bushi drags Gabe up but blocks his haymaker to spin and DDT! Cover, TWO! Bushi goes to a corner while Gabe sputters. Gabe stands, Bushi runs in, but no Code Breaker! Gabe ELBOWS, JABS and YUKON LARIATS! Gable copies Takagi, covers, TWO! Gabe flips off the fans, they boo, and so he just flips them off more. Gabe eggs Bushi on, taunts him, so Bushi CHOPS! Gabe dusts himself off, Bushi CHOPS again! Gabe CHOPS, says Bushi ain’t got nothing, but Bushi fires a flurry! Gabe CHOPS again, Bushi DOUBLE CHOPS! Gabe UPPERCUTS, then he gut wrenches! But Bushi slips free and shoves!
Gabe blocks one kick, ducks the enzigiri, but not the REWIND HEEL! Bushi reels Gabe in, for a DESTROYER!! Cover, TWO!! Gabe survives and flounders away while the fans fire up. Gabe flops right out of the ring but Bushi pursues. Bushi drags Gabe up, but Gabe HEADBUTTS him back down! Gabe rips away the LIJ shirt to tell them to suck it! Gabe SPITS on the shirt, throws it down, then goes back for Bushi. Gabe puts Bushi in, Bushi goes to a corner, and Gabe runs in to clothesline! Gabe suplexes, Bushi slips free, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and uses the ref as a shield! BLACK MIST!! Bushi gets the better of Gabe and hooks the arms!
Gabe fights the backslide, BOOTS the ref, so the ref can’t see the Bushi Roll! Bushi would’ve had this one! Bushi goes to check on the ref but Gabe storms up to HAYMAKER! Gabe shouts at the ref, drags him back up, and then storms over to Bushi! PILEDRIVER!! Cover, Gabe wins!
Winner: Gabe Kidd, by pinfall
The series is tied 1-1, and Gabe shouts for water to wash out the mist. LIJ VS War Dogs aside, Gabe now has momentum going into his NEVER Openweight Championship match with Shingo Takagi. Will the Rampaging Dragon be just as #WarReady as Gabe after tonight?
LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Shingo Takagi VS Clark Connors!
Speaking of the NEVER Openweight Champion, he’s third up in the batting order, ready to drive home another run. Will the Rampaging Dragon score and soar towards Wrestling Dontaku? Or will he be struck out by 100 Proof?
Takagi and Connors get in each other’s face and talk some trash. Connors shoves but the ref has them both back down. Connors gets all fired up, Takagi says okay then, and the bell rings, only for Connors to bail out. The fans boo Connors trolling them, but he says tranquilo. Takagi paces while Connors goes around the outside. Takagi dares Connors to get in but Connors dares Takagi to come on out. The fans rally up so Connors goes back to the apron. Connors steps in, fires up, but then bails out. But Takagi pursues! They go around the ring, back in, and then Connors RAMS Takagi! But Takagi doesn’t fall!
Connors runs again, RAMS Takagi, but still Takagi stays up. Connors fires forearm after forearm after forearm, but then Takagi ROCKS, KNEES, CLUBS and CHOPS! And JABS! Takagi whips, Connors ducks ‘n’ dodges to RAM Takagi! Takagi rebounds, but Connors runs him over! The fans fire up while Takagi goes to a corner. Connors runs corner to corner to clothesline, then he reels Takagi in. Takagi fights the suplex, and he suplexes Connors instead! The fans fire up again but Connors bails back out. Takagi pursues, JABS, then SMACKS Connors off the apron. Takagi follows Connors around, POSTS him, and the fans cheer.
Takagi stomps Connors, Connors goes around the way but Takagi follows. Takagi runs up to BOOT Connors, then follows him. Connors uses a Young Lion as a shield, then shoves him into Takagi! Connors then whips Takagi into railing! Takagi leans against railing and Connors UPPERCUTS! Connor opens the gate and pushes Takagi into No Man’s Land. Connors brings Takagi around to SMACK off the wood bleachers! Takagi hits back, they brawl, and Takagi knees low! Takagi whips, Connors reverses and Takagi is sent into the wall of the hallway! Connors throws up the Too Sweet but the fans boo.
Connors brings Takagi back to SMACK into the gate, then POST! Connors reels Takagi in, to snap suplex to the floor! Takagi writhes, the ref reprimands but Connors wants the ring count to start. The ring count does start, and Connors scoops a Young Lion to SLAM him onto Takagi! And then he grabs another Young Lion to SPINEBUSTER onto Takagi! Connors slides into the ring at 10 of 20 while Takagi pushes the Young Lions off him. Takagi stands at 17, hurries up at 18, but Connors SPEARS him down! Cover, TWO!! Takagi is still in this and the fans rally, but Connors keeps on Takagi with a half nelson.
Takagi fights as Connors goes for the full nelson! Takagi reaches out but Connors keeps him from ropes. Takagi fights to his feet, powers up, but Connors keeps the nelson! The fans rally more as Takagi keeps fighting. Takagi powers the hold open, but Connors spins him to knee low! Connors whips, but Takagi avoids the snap powerslam! Takagi runs up to SLIDING- NO, Connors dodges, but runs into the ELBOW! JAB! YUKON LARIAT! The fans fire up and Takagi goes to a corner. Connors flounders around, rises up, and Takagi storms up to the corner. Takagi clotheslines, then JABS and CHPOS on repeat! Takagi JABS, JABS, JABS and CHOPS!
Takagi whips corner to corner, runs in to clothesline again, then short arm LARIAT! Takagi scoops Connors to SLAM him, then he goes up and up for the FALLING ELBOW DROP! Takagi hauls Connors up for a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Connors is still in this but Takagi looks around. The fans rally with “OI! OI! OI!” and Takagi says, “OI, KORAKUEN! TOKI GA KITA!!” The time has come and the “OI! OI! OI!” continues. Takagi brings Connors up, pump handle, but Connors fights the lift! Connors throws elbows, then ROCKS Takagi! Takagi eggs Connors on, Connors throws another forearm! Takagi fires back!
Connors fires more forearms, but Takagi HEADBUTTS! Connors HEADBUTTS, but he’s the one wobbling! Connors ROCKS Takagi with a forearm, then eggs Takagi on. Takagi ROCKS Connors with boxing elbows! Takagi runs, Connors follows to LARIAT against ropes! Connors runs but Takagi follows to KNEE against ropes! Takagi keeps moving, Connors gets under to come back and POUNCE! Then a whip and SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! But Connors powers up and runs, to SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, ONE?!?! The fans fire up but Connors aims from a corner! Connors runs in to SPEAR!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous!
Connors rises, Takagi stirs, and Connors brings Takagi up. But Takagi fights No Chaser! Takagi wrenches out to JAB! And HEADBUTT! Connors dodges the lariat, but runs into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Takagi runs up to PUMPING BOMBER! Then SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Connors shakes his head as he stays in this, but Takagi roars! Takagi pump handles for MADE IN JAPAN!! Cover, TWO!?! Connors survives and shocks Takagi, but the fans are thunderous again! “OI! OI! OI!” and Takagi powers up. Takagi runs, but Connors dodges! But PUMPING BOMBER still finds him! Cover, Takagi wins!
Winner: Shingo Takagi, by pinfall
We’re halfway done and LIJ takes the lead! Takagi has momentum for himself, too, but will the Rampaging Dragon be #WarReady for Gabe Kidd? Or will Wrestling Dontaku be the end of the road for Takagi?
LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Tetsuya Naito VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney!
The Uncontrollable Charisma may no longer be IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, but we all know he never lets things get to him. Will he therefore stay tranquilo as he looks to win this series for his team? Or will he lose a shootout with the .44 Caliber?
As always, Naito takes his time with his entrance attire. Drilla mockingly asks what happened to his belt, but Naito doesn’t let that get his goat. The fans rally for Naito and that annoys Drilla. Naito puts the pants away, the bell rings, and Drilla runs up! But Naito puts him on the apron, and sweeps the legs! Then he DROPKICKS Drilla down! Naito goes out slowly to fetch Drilla, CLUB him on the neck, and then CLUB him again. Naito CLUBS Drilla more, cravats for a neck wrench, and even grinds Drilla against railing! The ref counts, Naito puts Drilla in, and the fans applaud. But Drilla comes back to WRECK Naito with a dropkick!
Drilla whips Naito hard into railing, and Naito gets stuck! Drilla dumps him over, tells fans off about cheering for Naito, then drags Naito up and around. Drilla CHOPS Naito, follows him along the way, and whips him hard into railing! The fans applaud the impressive speed and strength, but Drilla leaves Naito behind as Naito slumps into the front row. The ring count climbs, Naito sits up at 7 of 20. Naito finds his way around to the gate at 12, steps in at ringside, and rolls in at 15. Drilla throws Naito’s hat at him, then stomps away! Drilla drags Naito up, HEADBUTTS him, then has him on ropes. Drilla CHOPS and Naito staggers.
Drilla eggs Naito on so Naito fires forearms! Naito whips, Drilla reverses and ELBOWS Naito down! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Naito but Drilla digs his knee into Naito’s neck! The ref counts, Drilla lets off to get in the ref’s face, but the ref reminds Drilla to respect his authority. Drilla kicks Naito around, steps on Naito’s head, then taunts the fans. Naito gets up to throw hands but Drilla hits back! They go back and forth, forearm for forearm, but then Drilla CHOPS! Drilla runs, into an ELBOW! Drilla rebounds, but Naito hip toss NECKBREAKERS! The fans rally as Naito rises and Drilla writhes. Naito drags Drilla up to fire forearms and kicks!
Naito whips, arm-drags, then he ELBOWS Drilla down to basement dropkick in the back! Naito turns Drilla for a NECKBREAKER! Drilla writhes, Naito pushes him to a cover, TWO! Naito keeps on Drilla with a cravat neck wrench. Drilla endures, fights around, and he fights up. Drilla breaks free, CLUBS Naito, then runs, but Naito catches him to a dragon sleeper, NECKBREAKER! Drilla fights the legs but Naito still hooks him into the LEG HOOK NELSON! Drilla endures, fights around, and has the ROPEBREAK! Naito again “forgets” how to undo the hold, so the ref pries the legs away.
Drilla is free and clutches his neck, but Naito paces around. Naito drags Drilla back up, but Drilla CHOPS! Naito fires a forearm in return! Drilla CHOPS! Naito forearms! The shots go back and forth, Drilla grunts and has a crazy grin. Drilla fires a forearm, Naito mocks the grunt! Naito fires back, both men grunt and fire forearms again! Drilla CHOPS, but then Naito ROCKS him, SPITS on him, and fires off more forearms! Drilla gets under, shoves Naito then hurdles, drops and DROPKICKS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Naito and Drilla go to opposite corners, and Drilla runs corner to corner! Drilla blocks a boot but Naito SPITS!
Naito runs up, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Drilla horks up and SPITS a big one at Naito, then DOUBLE STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Naito stays in this and Drilla is seething. Drilla slashes his throat and throws up the Too Sweet. Drilla drags Naito up, reels him in, but Naito fights the lift. Drilla ENZIGIRIS Naito, then gets him back up! Canadian Rack, but Naito arm-drags Drilla into the ref! The ref tumbles all the way out, Naito atomic drops Drilla and ENZIGIRIS! COMPLETE SHOT, and then PLUMA BLANCA!! Drilla endures, flails, is he tapping? But there’s no ref anyway! Wait, David Finlay rushes out here!
The Rebel taunts Naito while swinging the shillelagh! Naito lets Drilla go, only for JAKE LEE to show up!?! Talk about a CrossOver, the Good Looking Emperor is here in NJPW and he fires hands with Naito!! The fans are going nuts, but Naito gets the edge! Only for Jake to KNEE low! Jake puts Naito in a corner, takes aim, and runs in to HELLUVA KICK!!! Or as he calls it, #FaceBreakShot! Naito staggers into Drilla’s arms, for the DRILLA KILLA!!! Cover and the ref is back, Drilla wins!!
Winner: “Drilla” Dan Moloney, by pinfall
The Rebel gets the Madness Dark Side to help him screw over Naito, and now this series is all tied up again! But then Finlay & Drilla beat Naito down more! Jake steps in, and the War Dogs back away. Jake stands on Naito’s chest, then stomps away! Is Jake going to destroy Naito once and for all? But wait! Here comes Hiromu! The Ticking Timebomb ROCKS Jake, ROCKS Drilla, then fires off on Finlay! But then Drilla & Finlay mug Hiomru! They double whip, but Hiormu ducks ‘n’ dodges to DOUBLE SHOTGUN! Hiromu goes out after Finlay, but Drilla CLUBS Hiromu! They POST Hiromu, but what about the main event!?
Red Shoes hurries out here, the fans tell Jake and Drilla to go home. Jake literally kicks Naito out of the ring and then stands him up against railing. Jake gets space, takes aim again, and Finlay makes Hiromu watch the FACE BREAK SHOT that sends Naito into the front row!! The fans boo and tell Jake to go home. Jake smirks as he takes his leave with Drilla, the damage done. Is there an alliance between Jake’s Good Looking Guys and Finlay’s War Dogs? Is Naito just the first casualty of many?
As for Finlay and Hiromu, Finlay RAMS Hiromu into railing! And then RAMS him in again! Finlay RAMS Hiromu a third time, then he soaks up the heat. Red Shoes reprimands, but this isn’t officially a match yet. Finlay takes aim, he runs in, but Hiromu sends him into railing! Hiromu gets Finlay in, the bell rings, and it’s time to settle the score!
LIJ VS War Dogs Best of Five Series: Hiromu Takahashi VS David Finlay!
Hiromu fireman’s carries, CORNER DEATH VALLEY! Hiromu fireman’s carries again, but Finlay slips away! The fans rally for Hiromu as he eggs Finlay on. Finlay snarls, storms back up but Hiromu then SUNSET FLIPS! Finlay holds ropes to throw down hands! Hiromu staggers away, Finlay fireman’s carries him now! Finlay runs and THROWS Hiromu at a post! The fans boo while Finlay throws up the Too Sweet and taunts them all. Finlay leaves Hiromu behind, he tells the fans they look stupid, then he goes back to fetch Hiromu. Finlay slaps Hiromu around, drags him up, and throws him into the ring.
Finlay crawls to a cover but Red Shoes says nope, too many shenanigans. Finlay is upset, there were a lot of shenanigans both ways. But Finlay drags Hiromu up to suplex and TOSS Hiromu! Now things are fine and Finlay covers, TWO! Hiromu stays in this but Finlay mocks the “MOTO! MOTO!” Finlay whips Hiromu hard into a corner! Hiromu falls then crawls, and Finlay taunts him that it’s too easy. Finlay stalks Hiromu to another corner as the fans rally up, but Finlay makes Hiromu smile! Finlay says smile like Tsuji! Red Shoes reprimands, Finlay lets off, but then he drags Hiromu up to whip hard into another corner!
Hiromu staggers and falls out of the ring and Red Shoes checks him. Finlay waits on Hiromu while he writhes on the floor. Finlay mockingly says “Moto! Moto!” Red Shoes has Finlay stay back, and the ring count starts. Hiromu stands at 4 of 20 while Finlay lounges on the ropes. The fans rally, Hiromu rolls in at 10, but Finlay brings him back up. Finlay scoops and carries Hiromu around for a BACKBREAKER! Finlay says he’s strong AF, and then he kicks Hiromu around. Finlay mocks the fans chanting for Hiromu, and that makes them boo Finlay. Finlay pushes Hiromu around, so Hiromu CHOPS! And CHOPS!
Finlay dusts himself off, eggs Hiromu on, so Hiromu CHOPS again! Finlay felt that one so he knees low. Finlay runs, Hiromu follows, and Hiromu RANAS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Finlay flounders while Hiromu goes to ropes. Finlay runs up, but into a BOOT! Hiromu then has a HANGING HEADSCISSOR! Red Shoes counts, Hiromu lets go at 4 and he drags Finlay out to wheelbarrow FACEBUSTER to the floor! The fans rally up behind Hiromu and he goes to the apron. Hiromu aims as Finlay stands, FLYING SHOTGUN sends Finlay through the gate! The fans fire up with Hiromu as he pursues.
Hiromu smiles at TJP on English commentary, then gets a real “MOTO! MOTO! MOTO!” going. Hiromu gets Finlay up and in, and Finlay goes to a corner. Hiromu runs up to clothesline, snapmare and basement dropkick! Cover, TWO! Hiromu keeps his cool and he kicks Finlay around. Hiromu drags Finlay up, fireman’s carries, but Finlay fights free. Hiromu takes a swing, but Finlay catches him to an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Hiromu survives but Finlay scoops him, for the SWINGING IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Hiromu survives again and Finlay grows frustrated.
Finlay mocks Yota Tsuji as he powers up and goes to the corner. Hiromu rises, Finlay flips him off, and steals GENE- TRIANGLE D!! Hiromu has Finlay caught and the fans fire up! Finlay flails, tries to stack Hiromu, but Hiromu squeezes tighter! Finlay is fading and the fans fire up! But Finlay gets a second wind, deadlifts Hiromu, and POWERBOMBS him down! Finlay is free of D, but both men are down as the fans rally again. Finlay drags Hiromu up, reels him in, and lifts, but Hiromu RANAS to a cover! TWO!! Finlay escapes, kicks low and whips, but Hiromu slips free of Deep Six to wheelbarrow and COMPLETE SHOT!
The fans fire up while Finlay flounders! But Finlay sneaks his shillelagh into the ring! The fans rally for Hiromu while Finlay hides the shillelagh under him. Hiromu rises, Finlay shields the shillelagh from Red Shoes but Red Shoes is suspicious. Red Shoes sees the weapon! Finlay shoves Red Shoes away and takes a swing, but Hiromu dodges! SUPERKICK! Hiromu takes the shillelagh now! The fans are torn, but then Hiromu plays like Finlay did hit him! Red Shoes isn’t sure who to believe, but Finlay really is innocent this time! Finlay argues with Red Shoes but fans boo to help sell Hiromu’s trick.
Hiromu then runs to HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER! And then fireman’s carry! TIMEBOMB 1.5! Cover, TWO! Finlay is still in this but the fans are still with Hiromu. Hiromu fireman’s carries again, but Finlay fights free. Hiromu elbows, runs, but into an UPPERCUT! Finlay runs, but into a SUPERKICK! HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER, but Finlay stays up! Hiromu runs again, but Finlay catches him spins him, ROLLING ELBOWS, then runs! Into a SUPERKICK! Finlay returns, for another SUPERKICK! Hiromu runs to HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER!! The fans are thunderous and Hiromu gets Finlay up, suplex and INTO OBLIVION!! Cover, TWO!!!
Finlay survives his own move but Hiromu won’t let that bother him! Hiromu drags himself up, dragon sleepers Finlay, but Finlay fights the suplex with knees! Finlay suplexes, but Hiromu knees free! Hiromu runs, but Finlay LARIATS! Finlay hauls Hiromu up, Canadian Rack, DOMINATOR!! Cover, TWO!!! Hiromu survives and the fans are thunderous! Finlay goes to a corner as he thinks on what to do next. Finlay storms over to Hiromu, says it’s over now, and he drags Hiromu back up. But Hiromu slips out of the bomb to tuck the arms! Finlay wrenches out, but into TRIANGLE D!! Finlay flails, CLUBS at Hiromu, but he’s fading again!
Red Shoes checks, the fans rally up, and Finlay fights to deadlift again! POWERBOMB, but Hiromu just holds onto D!! Finlay is fading, flailing, reaching out, but Hiromu squeezes tight! Finlay deadlifts again! BUCKLE BOMB, and INTO OBLIVION!!! Cover, TWO?!?!?! Hiromu survives again and Finlay is beside himself! The fans are electric as Finlay shakes his head. Hiromu sputters but Finlay brings down the kneepads. Finlay slashes his throat and vows to end this! Finlay drags Hiromu back up, suplexes, but Hiromu slip free! Hiromu wrenches, pump handles, HIROMU-CHAN ROLL!! TWO!!! Finlay escapes and Hiromu is frustrated!
Both men catch their breath while the fans rally as hard as they can. Hiromu grits his teeth, pounds the mat, and rises up. Hiromu hobbles over but Finlay UPPERCUTS! Hiromu comes back, into another UPPERCUT! And another UPPERCUT! And another! And another, and another! But Hiromu stays on his feet, even as Finlay UPPERCUTS again! And again! And again!! Hiromu won’t stop, but Finlay won’t, either! The fans rally and Finlay eggs Hiromu on. Hiromu runs in, into another UPPERCUT! UPPERCUT! UPPERCUT! Hiromu roars, runs, but into an UPPERCUT!! Hiromu drops to his knees, and Finlay says this is it!
Finlay suplexes, INTO OVERKILL!! Cover, Finlay wins!
Winner: David Finlay, by pinfall
Bullet Club War Dogs takes the best of five in the fifth and final round! It took much more than Finlay wanted, but Hiromu always gives it his all. Will the Timebomb be able to fire back up in time for the Best of the Super Juniors?
Wait, Drilla returns, and now the War Dogs mug Hiromu! But then Tsuji & Takagi return to run them off! The War Dogs egg them on and vice-versa, but then GABE KIDD runs in! He CLOBBERS Takagi, DECKS Tsuji, and the War Dogs beat up on LIJ! The fans boo but the War Dogs just keep stomping LIJ! Drilla stands Tsuji up for Finlay’s SHILLELAGH SHOT! Drilla gives Hiromu the DRILLA KILLA! Gabe hits Takagi with a PILEDRIVER! Drilla gets to hold on to the shillelagh so he can JAM Hiromu! Finlay gives Tsuji the OVERKILL!! The War Dogs stand tall over LIJ, but Finlay still gets the mic to talk.
“What have I been telling you people? I AM the Savage King! You all thought you saw cracks in my game, but that’s because I let you. You all thought you saw weakness in my War Dogs, but that’s because I let you. Time and time again, I have been steps ahead of everyone in this company. Time and time again, I have solved any problem that was put in our way. The only thing worse than fighting a man who knows how to hurt you is fighting a man who knows when. LIJ learned that tonight, didn’t they?” A young fan tells Finlay to shut up and the fans cheer the kid.
Finlay says you can strip him of championships, you can keep him from tournaments, but in the end, remember this: “HATE always finds a way!!” The Rebel has spoken, will he and his hateful War Dogs find a way to dominate all of NJPW whether we like it or not?
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Will the Mad Dragon Whoop Dat Trick right out of NXT?
Spring Breakin’ returns, and it is a make or break moment for Trick Williams! Either he dethrones Ilja Dragunov, or he LEAVES NXT!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Roxanne Perez VS Lyra Valkyria VS Tatum Paxley; Roxie wins and retains the title.
- Six Man Tag: The D’Angelo Family VS No Quarter Catch Crew; The D’Angelo Family wins.
- Fallon Henley VS Jaida Parker w/ OTM; Jaida wins.
- Beach Brawl: Sol Ruca VS Blair Davenport; Sol wins.
- Baron Corbin VS Lexis King; King wins.
- NXT Championship, Trick’s Last Chance: Ilja Dragunov VS Trick Williams; Trick wins and becomes the new NXT Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
The General Managers have a meeting in the WWE Draft War Room.
Ava Raine ins with Adam Pearce in person and Nick Aldis via video chat. They wrap up and Ava thanks them for being here. This is a big night for NXT as Spring Breakin’ is now two weeks, and it is also the NXT before the Draft. Aldis says congrats on the fine job she’s doing here. NXT has a deep pool of talent. To keep it 100, he’s got his eyes on quite a few NXT talents. Pearce says Aldis isn’t lying, the NXT Women’s Division is incredible, and the world would love to see them on Mondays. Aldis will be watching Dragunov VS Trick very closely. Ava agrees, and they will be changing the lives of numerous superstars, so everyone is going to be on their A Game.
But after this week, it won’t be about who goes to Raw or SmackDown but about who steps up to take their place. So one way or another, NXT will never be the same after tonight. All the GMs are in agreement there, but just what will the landscape look like after tonight’s main event?
NXT Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Roxanne Perez VS Lyra Valkyria VS Tatum Paxley!
Speaking of that landscape, The Prodigy is back on top of the Women’s Division, for now. She thought she could just slip away while The Morrigan and the twisted Tatum fought it out, but Ava wasn’t going to let her have it so easy. The odds have drastic gone down for Roxie, will she be able to survive? Or will there be a new champion crowned to start off the night?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and Spring Breakin’ is already heating up!
The bell rings and Roxie is wary of both challengers. Tatum creeps up but Lyra TACKLES Tatum! Lyra fires hands, Tatum BOOTS her away, but then Lyra runs up to kick low! Lyra stomps Tatum in the corner and Roxie seems to be getting what she wanted all along. Tatum BOOTS Lyra then rolls her up, but Roxie breaks it! Roxie TOSSES Lyra, but Tatum creeps up on her! Tatum also creeps Roxie out, and she backs up, for Lyra to trip her and drag her out! Lyra CLUBS and KNEES Roxie, but Roxie shoves her away. Tatum runs but Lyra blocks the copycat dropkick! Lyra drags Tatum out to trip her up and Tatum hits the apron!
Lyra gets Roxie up, meeting of the minds for Roxie and Tatum! Lyra then runs to WRECK them both with the dropkick! The fans fire up as Lyra goes out to fetch Tatum. Lyra puts her in, climbs up a corner, but Roxie drags her down! Lyra kicks Roxie away, then BOOTS her down! Lyra continues the climb, the fans duel, but Lyra jumps over Tatum. Tatum runs up at her, Lyra dodges to springboard and CROSSBODY! Lyra gets Tatum up, blocks a shot and SLAPS Tatum, to then SHOTGUN her down! Lyra whips corner to corner, then reels Tatum in for a NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, Roxie breaks it!
Roxie drags Lyra up to fire hands! The fans duel, Roxie UPPERCUTS and whips but Lyra reverses to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! The fans rally as Lyra brings Roxie up. Roxie fights the waistlock with elbows, then drops to victory roll! TWO, Lyra has it, TWO! Both get up, Roxie goes for an arm, but Lyra slips free. Lyra waistlocks, Roxie switches, Tatum joins in! Roxie ELBOWS Tatum, O’Conner Rolls Lyra, TWO! Roxie tumbles out hard! Tatum waistlocks Lyra but Lyra switches! O’Conner, TWO! Lyra goes up, Roxie is there to SHOVE her down! Roxie then goes up, tells Lyra off, but Tatum runs up!
Roxie ROCKS Tatum first, then CROSSBODIES! But Tatum rolls through! TWO!! Roxie knees low, says Tatum isn’t getting her title! But Tatum TOSSES Roxie out onto Lyra! The fans fire u pas Tatum says it IS her title now! Tatum says she told Lyra so, and NXT goes picture in picture.
Tatum storms out to fetch Lyra up and SMACKS Lyra’s arm on the apron! Tatum CLUBS Lyra, then clamps onto the bad arm to POST it! Tatum drags Lyra back up to put her in the ring, but Roxie anchors her foot! Tatum kicks Roxie away into the steel steps! Tatum slides in but Lyra drop toeholds! But Tatum avoids the elbow drop! Tatum drops a knee on the bad arm! Tatum SLAPS the hand into a knuckle lock and twists the wrist! Lyra endures, Tatum YANKS the arm, and then brings Lyra up. Tatum whips Lyra to the corner, runs corner to corner to CROSSBODY! Roxie adds a SHOTGUN and takes them both down!
Roxie drags Lyra up, but Lyra RAMS into her! And again! Roxie CLUBS Lyra down, hauls her back up, and whips. Lyra CROSSBODIES but Roxie rolls through! Roxie YANKS the bad arm! Lyra endures as Roxie pulls on the arm, fights up to stack Roxie, TWO as Roxie kicks her away! Roxie then gets Lyra’s arm to wrench and YANK! And RUSSIAN- NO, Lyra fights off the leg sweep! Lyra pries free, throws body shots, but Roxie powers through to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, Tatum breaks it! Tatum drags Roxie up, whips her to a corner, then runs in. Roxie slides out and Tatum hits buckles! Roxie climbs, but Tatum ROCKS her first!
Tatum climbs up but Roxie fights her with body shots. Roxie slips under, and SMACKS Tatum off the buckles! Then Roxie goes up after Tatum, but Tatum holds onto ropes to resist! Roxie CLUBS Tatum, NXT returns to single picture, and Lyra CLUBS both Roxie and Tatum! Lyra gets them both for a DOUBLE POWERBOMB!! The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” as all three women are down! Lyra fires hands on Tatum, she fires back, then Roxie joins in! Tatum CHOPS Roxie, Lyra CHOPS Roxie! Roxie CHOPS them back! Lyra ROCKS Tatum, HEADBUTTS, then she CLUBS Tatum! Lyra gives Roxie a SOBAT, KICK, HEADBUTT, SOBAT!
Tatum storms up so she gets a SOBAT, KICK, HEADBUTT! Roxie storms up but Lyra ENZIGIRIS! Tatum returns but she ducks the enzigiri! Tatum reels Lyra into a fireman’s carry, swing and- NO, Lyra slips free! Lyra kicks low, fisherman, and BUSTER! Cover, Roxie breaks it! Lyra snarls, kicks Roxie low then reels her in. FISHERMAN- NO, Roxie cradle counters! TWO!! Lyra escapes, Roxie SMACKS her! Lyra sits back, Roxie RAMS her into buckles! Roxie then runs in to UPPERCUT! Roxie goes corner to corner to UPPERCUT Tatum! Roxie wrenches Tatum, wrangles her, but Lyra runs in! So Roxie gets Lyra! CROSSFACE!!
Lyra endures, but Tatum puts a CROSSFACE on Roxie!! Roxie flails, rolls it to a cover, Lyra breaks it! Roxie gets Tatum up first to wrench and clinch, “This is Awesome!” Lyra runs in, Roxie kicks her first! Roxie reels Lyra in, DDT LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cover, TWO!! Lyra survives so Roxie covers Tatum! TWO!! Roxie is losing her cool but she hurries to get Tatum up. Tatum swings, misses, and Roxie wrenches to serve SOLE FOOD! Cover, Lyra breaks it! Roxie drags Lyra up, fires a forearm, but Lyra hits back! They go back and forth shot for shot! Lyra windmills haymakers then whips, but Roxie ducks the leg lariat!
Roxie comes back, tilt-o-whirl, but Lyra turns that into a GERMAN SUPLEX! Tatum runs in, into a waistlock! But she victory rolls Lyra into Roxie’s BOOT! Roxie hops onto Tatum, Tatum shrugs her off into the HEEL KICK! Roxie tumbles away, Tatum sunset flips Lyra! TWO!!! Lyra escapes but Tatum hurries to whip! Lyra blocks, kicks, but Tatum ducks! MADE IN JAPAN!! Tatum hurries up a corner and the fans are going wild! 450 SPLASH!!! Cover, Roxie high stacks her!! ROXIE WINS!!!
Winner: Roxanne Perez, by pinfall (still NXT Women’s Champion)
The Prodigy proved she’s a prodigy in opportunism! She snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, will nothing and no one stop her now?
Fallon Henley, Kelani Jordan & Thea Hail talk backstage.
Fallon asks if Thea and Mr. Chase got everything sorted. Yes, thank goodness. But it was so rude for Jacy Jayne to put him on the spot like that. But Thea will handle Jacy next week, and that Chase U is all on the same page. And she’s thankful to have so many amazing people around her. From Fallon to Kelani to Mr. Chase to Riley and Duke. Kelani says they’ve got her. Thea says so many wonderful people make her better! Jaida Parker cannot take hearing this anymore. Fallon Henley, NXT’s hero! The most popular loner she has ever seen. Fallon should worry about herself and not give her opinion on everyone else’s life.
Fallon asks if Jaida has a problem. They can, so what’s up? Fallon is the one sick and tired of- Jaida don’t care, and she pushes Fallon. Fallon pushes back, and the rest of the locker room rushes in to stop this from getting physical! Will the Cowgirl have to show Ms. Parker that she should take her own advice about keeping to herself?
A new duo is ready to Level Up!
“What it do, NXT? It’s ya boi, Tyson Dupont, baby! He’s the BRICK!” “And I’m Tyriek Igwe. Ya bois in the building!” Next week, they debut in front of the world. They’re so strong yet so smooth, ready to go pound for pound with anybody or any team. Any team that steps to them end up under these Timberlands. When these boots start stomping and bodies start flying, grown men start crying! See y’all next week.
Backstage interview with The Diamond Mine.
Kelly Kincaid is with Ivy Nile & The Creed Brothers and welcomes them back. Brutus says they wouldn’t miss this for the world! Dragunov VS Trick, one of the biggest title matches in NXT history! Ivy remembers when the Creeds were chasing the NXT Tag Team Championships. And now, Trick’s on a chase of his own. Julius says it feels like it was yesterday. But the moment Trick’s picked up is truly remarkable. They saw from day one how Trick’s worked hard and bet on himself. Julius says Trick will slay the dragon. Brutus isn’t sure about that, but if there’s anyone who can, it is Trick Willy! The Real Dealy, lookin’ like a milli!
So then what he’s saying is… WHOOP DAT TRICK! Uh huh! I like it! Okay! The Diamond Mine heads out, will they be on the winning side of the main event?
Six Man Tag: The D’Angelo Family VS No Quarter Catch Crew!
The Don will neither confirm nor deny what they did to… handle a certain situation. However, he will ask that he is paid for services rendered. Will he, Luca Crusifino & Channing Lorenzo get their money through the winner’s purse tonight? Or will Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp & Myles Borne give no quarter, literally and figuratively?
NXT returns and NQCC make their entrance. The teams sort out and then hands start flying! The ref reprimands but Stacks TOSSES Myles out to PLANCHA, only to miss! Kemp and Luca tumble out the side, the bell rings, and Dempsey BOOTS Tony! Dempsey UPPERCUTS again and again, but Tony runs up to TACKLE him! Tony rains down fists but Dempsey gets the TRIANGLE HOLD! Tony deadlifts to POWERBOMB Dempsey! Tony says this is what they get for not paying up! But then Dempsey ROCKS Tony, knees low, and wrenches an arm. Tony RAMS Dempsey into the corner, but Myles runs up.
Tony DECKS Myles, but Dempsey CLUBS Tony! Dempsey fires more knees, Kemp tags in, and they set Tony up for a leg pick and ANKLE LOCK, then a STOMP on the leg! Kemp stomps Tony, throws hands but Tony fires hands in return! Tony RAMS Kemp into the corner, Stacks tags in! Tony sends Stacks in to SPLASH! Then Stacks bumps Kemp off buckles, brings him around, and ROCKS him with haymakers! Kemp falls over, gets up, and Stacks drop toeholds. Stacks rains down fists, then a FIST DROP! Tag to Luca and the mugging continues! Luca tells Kemp to pay up, pay up! Stacks feeds Kemp toa BOOT!
Luca gets Kemp up but Kemp SPINEBUSTERS! The two scrap, go around, Myles manages to tag in. Myles BOOTS Luca, storms up and stomps him around. Myles brings Luca up but Luca throws body shots. Myles knees low, whips Luca but Luca reveres. Luca runs up, but Myles BOOTS him! Myles goes up, leaps, but into an UPPERCUT! The fans fire up while both men are down! Myles flounders, comes back, DROPKICK to Luca! Cover, ONE!! Luca stays in this but Myles tags Dempsey in. Dempsey tags Kemp, but Luca fights back! That’s 3v1 so Tony & Stacks run up to fight back! The fans fire up as its chaos once again!
Tony LARIATS Dempsey up and out, he and The Family stand tall, but then they go back out after NQCC! Kemp CANNONBALLS onto everyone! The NQCC turn things around and NXT goes picture in picture.
NQCC put Luca back in, Kemp stomps and drops an elbow! Kemp drags Luca over, tag to Myles, and they double whip to DOUBLE ELBOW! Kemp DOUBLE STOMPS, Myles covers, TWO! Myles drags Luca over, tags Dempsey, and they mug Luca again. Dempsey UPPERCUTS, brings Luca around and GUT WRENCH SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Dempsey keeps Luca down with a facelock, then brings him back to the corner. Tag to Myles, they mug Luca, and Myles fires hands. Myles whips, but Luca holds ropes! Luca BOOTS back, then dodges! Hot tag to Stacks! Stacks rallies on Myles, trips him and drops down to rain down fists!
Myles gest away but Stacks DROPKICKS Myles down! Then he DECKS Kemp! Stacks drags Myles up, Myles shoves him away and then DROPKICKS him! Kemp holds ropes down so Stacks tumbles up and out! Kemp SMACKS Stacks off the apron, RAMS him in, then puts him in the ring. Myles KNEES Stacks in the back and stomps away. Myles whips Stacks hard into the corner! Tag to Kemp and he ROCKS Stacks with a right hand. Kemp stomps Stacks in the corner, whips him corner to corner hard, then back drops Stacks on the rebound! Cover, TWO! Kemp facelocks to bring Stacks up and around, tag to Dempsey.
The NQCC mug Stacks then Dempsey UPPERCUTS him down! Dempsey clamps onto Stacks and hauls him up, SWINGING BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Dempsey drags Stacks around by a leg, tags Myles, and then Dempsey stretches Stacks so Myles and KICK him in the side! Myles ROCKS Stacks with a right, ROCKS him again, then tags Dempsey back in. The mugging continues as NXT returns to single picture. Dempsey snapmares Stacks into a chinlock but the fans rally as Stacks endures. Stacks fights up, pries the hold open, and elbows free! Stacks runs, CROSSBODIES, and covers, ONE!!
Dempsey stands, blocks a kick, and DRAGON SCREWS! Dempsey pushes on Stacks’ knee, has a standing KNEEBAR, but Stacks endures! The fans rally, Stacks fights, but Dempsey keeps him back! Dempsey ducks the enzigiri! Dempsey stomps Stacks, waistlocks, but Stacks powers him back! Kemp tags in, he tags Myles, and they DROPKICK GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover, TWO!! Stacks is hanging in there but Myles stands on him. Dempsey tags in to stomp Stacks down. Dempsey hauls Stacks up to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Dempsey goes right to a HALF CRAB!
The fans rally as Stacks endures but Dempsey sits deep! Stacks fights, crawls, reaches out, but Dempsey steps over for an ANKLE LOCK! Stacks fights up, ENZIGIRI! That one hit and Dempsey falls out of the ring! Myles runs in, Stacks sends him back out! Stacks hurries, but Myles YANKS Tony down! The tag misses, and then Dempsey drags Luca down! Tony DECKS Myles, storms back up, Stacks tags in him! Tony rallies on the NQCC with haymaker after haymaker! BELLY2BELLY for Kemp! BELLY2BELLY for Myles! Dempsey runs in, Tony dodges him, and then SPINEBUSTER! The fans are thunderous, Tony covers, but then moves so that the DOUBLE STOMPS hit Dempsey!
Tony gets Kemp up, but Dempsey CHOP BLOCKS a leg! Dempsey tags Kemp in, he tags Myles, and they get Tony up! OLYMPIC NECKBREAKER!! Cover, TWO!!! Tony survives and the fans are thunderous! Dempsey tags in, he gets Tony up, underhooks and BUTTERFLY SUPLEX BRIDGE!! Cover, Stacks breaks it! kemp whips but Stacks reverses to TOSS Kemp! Myles ROCKS Stacks, runs, but Luca jumps in, SHATTER MACHINE!! Dempsey KNEES Luca down! Then he has the FULL NELSON on Tony! Tony powers out, shoves, SPINEBUSTER again! Cover, The Family wins!
Winner: The D’Angelo Family, by pinfall
A huge win for The Don, the Underboss and the Consigliere, but bigger still is that now, Tony D has a win over the Heritage Cup Champion(s)! Will Tony bring that trophy home to The Family to make up for the money owed?
WWE shares a digital exclusive.
Baron Corbin was in the middle of a photoshoot in relation to the loss of the NXT Tag Team Championships. Did he know what Bron Breakker was going to say post match? No, not at all. Corbin never knows what Bron is gonna say before the match, during the moment, and we’re lucky if any of it makes sense. But then in walks Lexis King. He says it’s okay, keep the cameras rolling, this is a great moment. From a “True King” to a “pretender,” Lexis heard Corbin was leaving NXT so here’s a going away basket. Oh, wonder who put this together, with the big picture of Lexis himself in it. And the card just says, “Goodbye.”
Okay, look, Lexis is hearing people who hope Corbin is leaving. Yeah, well, Bron is on SmackDown, having the time of his life, not worried about Corbin at all. But let’s face it, Corbin will strap his wagon onto the next second generation superstar that will be bigger, better and more handsome than anyone else. And come to think of it, King accepts! And you’re welcome. King heads out, Corbin says what he does know is, Lexis is a tool and no way that beard is real. Will the Lone Wolf make sure to humble the Drama King and make him wish Corbin was leaving?
Fallon Henley VS Jaida Parker w/ OTM!
That confrontation backstage has everybody fired up, so it’s time to take it to the ring! Will it be #YEEHAWB*TCH tonight? Or will Miss Parker make this all about herself ahead of both the WWE Draft and the Women’s North American Championship chase?
Entrances are made while NXT is picture in picture. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Jaida waistlocks. Fallon switches, Jaida hip bumps free and waistlocks to SLAM Fallon down. Jaida talks trash, but Fallon SLAPS her! Jaida swings, Fallon dodges to wrench and YANK the arm. Fallon wrangles Jaida with a hammerlock but Jaida scrambles around. Fallon pulls on the arm, Jaida fights up, but Fallon wrenches to YANK the arm again! And again! Fallon wrenches again, but Jaida pulls hair and knees low. Jaida bumps Fallon off buckles, CHOPS her, then talks more trash. So Fallon SLAPS her again!
Jaida SLAPS back, whips, but Fallon goes up and over! Fallon rolls, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then CROSSBODIES, but Jaida catches her! Jaida pops Fallon around but Fallon slips free! Fallon wrenches, wristlocks, but Jaida ROCKS her with a forearm. Jaida bumps Fallon off buckles, then puts her in the ropes. NXT returns to single picture as Fallon fights free! Fallon drop toehold Jaida, Jaida goes to ropes, and Fallon runs in to slide out and HAYMAKER! Fallon tells OTM is next if they don’t back up. Jaida runs up but Fallon RAMS into her! Fallon body scissor rolls, TWO! Fallon wrenches, wristlocks, but Jaida powers up and whips.
Fallon ducks ‘n’ dodges then trips Jaida, to then CALF KICK! Jaida goes to a corner, Fallon runs up but she blocks a boto! Fallon whips, Jaida reverses, but Fallon goes up, only to get thrown onto the ropes! Fallon flops down, and Jaida puts her in the ropes to CHOP! The fans fire up as Jaida DROPS IT LIKE IT’S HOT! Jaida then drags Fallon up, wrenches and runs her over! Jaida drags Fallon up to run her over again, and again! Jaida drags Fallon up, whips her to ropes and KNEES her low! Fallon flounders, Jaida talks more trash then covers, TWO! Jaida clinches for a BEARHUG! Fallon endures as Jaida thrashes her around!
The fans rally and Fallon fights the hold. Fallon HEADBUTTS, runs, sunset flips, TWO! Jaida sit son it, TWO! Jaida runs to then throw Fallon by her hair! Cover, TWO! Jaida is frustrated but she drags Fallon into a seated COBRA TWIST! Fallon endures, the fans rally, and Fallon fights up. Jaida squeezes tighter but Fallon still endures. Fallon gets to her feet, pries the hold open and arm-drags Jaida away! Jaida runs up but into an ELBOW! Fallon traps the arms, HEADBUTTS, and staggers. Fallon fires forearm after forearm, then whips. HAYMAKER! Jaida gets up, Fallon LARIATS her down! And then body shot, ELBOW and CHOP!
Fallon SMASHES Jaida off her knee, then runs! FLYING FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fallon is frustrated but she gets Jaida back up. Jaida wrenches free, swings, but misses! Fallon goes up and up, leaps over Jaida and rolls again, to then get around and waistlock! Jaida fights the lift, and then SLINGS Fallon into ropes! TEAR DROP!! Cover, Jaida wins!
Winner: Jaida Parker, by pinfall
OTM celebrates with their girl, and Miss Parker blows a kiss to the camera. Will she be the one to grab that Women’s North American Championship?
Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx speak.
The Toxic Element speaks first: “Ungrateful. That’s what I think of when I hear the name Thea Hail. I gave you a free road to success, a one way ticket to the hottest attraction in NXT. I even stood behind you in hopes that one day, you would realize that Jacy Jayne always knows best. But Thea, did you fall and smack your little head on the pavement? Or maybe I missed the part where you said ‘Thank you.’ Everything that I’ve done for you. I took you under my wing, I made you into everything that you wanted to be. You should be kissing the ground I walk on, begging for my wisdom on your hands and knees.
“But instead, all you did was show that you’re an ungrateful little girl. So next week at Spring Breakin’ week 2, I’m gonna end you. And Thea, you’re gonna learn that gratitude is not an option, but a debt that you will repay to me.” Jacy thinks Thea will see the truth, but will next week be a #TeachableMoment for Jacy?
Lola Vice speaks.
“Being a legend gives Natalya confidence, and rightfully so. But that confidence will be her downfall. If she’s confident enough to think she can handle being overseas on a rigorous touring schedule, and then waltz back into NXT, into my domain… she better think again. Natalya, come NXT Underground, you’re entering my world.” Natty wants Lola to show her what she’s made of, but while Natty is out there being a legend, Lola is becoming one at Natty’s expense. The contract signing is tonight, will there be fireworks before the fight?
Backstage interview with JD McDonagh.
Kelly Kincaid is with the Irish Ace as he’s also here to watch Dragunov VS Trick. What are his predictions? Well, he and Dragunov have history, one of the greatest rivalries in NXT. He thinks he can speak with more experience than most that the only way to beat Dragunov is to hospitalize him. And as someone who’s done both, he doesn’t think Trick Williams is up to it. Dragunov retains. But then in come the New Catch Republic! Tyler Bate more or less drags Pete Dunne along, he’s that excited about Dragunov VS Trick! Those boys are gonna smash the spuds outta each other! It’s happening, Pete! It’s happening!
Pete says his money’s on Dragunov. That’s a bad man right there. He’s absolutely solid. Bate says Trick’s always bounced back, though, so he’s got the tekkers. #WhoopDatTrick! The Big Strong Boi and the Bruiserweight are torn, who will be backing the right horse in the race?
Ava Raine is in the ring.
And fitting of NXT Underground, the ropes are gone and there are prospects all lining the ring, drumming the apron. Ava says as NXT GM, one of the most important parts of her job is continuing to push this brand into a new era, and breaking glass ceilings. That is why she is honored to host the contract signing for the first ever Women’s Underground match! At this time, let’s bring out the competitors. First, with her corner-person Karmen Petrovic, Natalya! The fans cheer as the Queen of Harts has her Canadian Connection with her as she goes to the ring. They take their seats on one side of the podium, and then Natty signs on the dotted line.
The fans cheer as Natty says she loves the NXT fans. Her part is done, so now we welcome out her opponent, Lola Vice. Fans are torn as the Mayor of Vice City struts her way out. Lola signs her part, and it is officially in the books! History: made! But then Natty says Lola sealed the deal, so who does she have in her corner? Lola says in Spanish that Natty is so stupid. Natty is more worried about who is in her corner than what Lola’s gonna do to her? But Lola will make something clear: just because she shakes her ass doesn’t mean she can’t kick your ass! And next week, they’re making history. And next week, Lola WILL break Natty.
The fans appreciate the Rocky 4 line, but Natty tells Lola that from the first moment they met, Natty knew Lola had an ego that needs to be kept in check. But one thing about Natty is that she respects Lola where she came from, how Lola was fighting in the cage. But it seems Lola doesn’t respect Natty was made in a dungeon! And if you can survive the dungeon, you can survive anything! Natty respects the superstars of the past, of the present, but if Lola wants to be the future, then Natty’s gonna beat some respect into her! The fans like that, too! “She’s The Boat! She’s The Boat!” Natty says next week, she wants Lola to bring everything she’s got, because Natty will tap dat ass out!
Lola just smiles as she says Natty can try. But when the lights dim, Natty’s fate is in Lola’s hands. The fastest hands in this division. And Lola’s training partner will make them even faster. Because it’s SHAYNA BASZLER!! The Queen of Spades is the ace up Lola’s sleeve, and even Natty knows this is going to be a hard hand to beat. Shayna stands beside Lola, fans chant “Welcome Back! Welcome Back!” Shayna tells Natty that she’s smart enough to tell that her chances just went from slim to none. When it comes to fighting around here, the most dangerous woman in NXT is aligned with the baddest woman in the WWE.
So Natty, there is still time to bow out gracefully. Just take the contract and tear it up. Especially if uh, this is her partner., Shayna shoves Karmen, so Karmen ROUNDHOUSEES Shayna! And the brawl is on between Natty and Lola! The fans are thunderous as natty TOSSES Lola onto the prospects! The ante has just been raised in this match, who makes the other fold in the Underground?
NXT Media catches up with Ridge Holland.
They ask Yorkshire Grit how he feels after his return victory. It was a start. It’s been a rough few months, but Ridge wants to rack up victories and show he can earn success the right way. But then Shawn Spears applauds as he walks over. “Bravo, Ridge. For a second, it actually looked like you believe everything you were just saying.” Ridge tells Spears to leave him alone. Spears says maybe Ridge is finally seeing what he’s capable of. And that he likes it! Why not embrace it then? They both know what Ridge wants to do to Spears right now, so why not do it? Give in to those thoughts. Or better yet, let them out.
Ridge chuckles and says he knows what Spears is up to. He can’t rile Ridge up. See you around. Ridge leaves, but will Spears still pull out the “truth?”
The Final Testament speaks.
Karrion Kross says, “Good evening. This is your former two-time NXT Champion just letting you know we’re about to take you back to the good old days. Where we left everyone beaten and broken. And if you don’t have an army behind you or a little miracle in your pocket, you’re going eight miles out, and six feet under.” Paul Ellering says the Authors of Pain, Akam & Rezar, have a clear destiny. They’re coming for all the gold! And that will be their dynasty. They will bring destruction back to NXT! Nathan Frazer, Axiom, prepare for the end. Scarlett says, “So saith the Final Testament.” Will NXT have no choice but to Fall & Pray?
The locker room responds.
Axiom says, “Bringing back the good old days? Destruction? These guys coming in and ruining our championship celebration…!” Frazer says yeah, they’re monsters. But he could care less! Axiom says somehow, someway, they will beat the Authors of Pain! Malik Blade says yeah, screw AOP! Hank ‘n’ Tank and the others agree. Why’re all these RawDown teams coming in here, demanding opportunities? The rest of NXT can’t even catch a break. The Good Brothers step in and say yeah! They’re so sick of all these other teams coming in here, trying to take those titles! After all, this is NXT! Edris Enofe says no one else is saying it, so he will.
The Good Brothers- OOPS! He just dropped his mirror! And it broke… That’s bad luck, isn’t it? Was Edris about to say something. No… The Good Brothers leave, has Edris just jinxed himself and all of the NXT Tag Division?
Beach Brawl: Sol Ruca VS Blair Davenport!
NXT Underground isn’t the only place where there are no rules! The Sol Surfer and the Ichiban Gaijin are throwing the rules away so they can finally get even with each other once and for all! Will Sol get snatched? Or will it be Blair who has to beware the consequences of her actions?
NXT returns and Sol makes her entrance, bringing her own surfboard to beat down Blair! Blair already has one of her own, thanks! Blair swings, but Sol dodges to SMACK Blair! The bell rings, Sol puts her board aside, only for Blair to SMACK her with the boogie board! Blair shoves the surfboard aside, goes up the steps, and leaps, into a boogie board SMACK! Sol pushes Blair into the ring, grabs some sports balls, and gets in the ring with her. Blair chucks a beach ball but Sol swats it! Sol then DECKS Blair, then she puts an innertube around her! Sol BOPS Blair with footballs and dodgeballs, then whips and CLOBBERS her!
Blair flounders out of the ring, Sol pursues, and she SMACKS Blair off the apron! Blair hits back, avoids Sol’s boot, but Sol does the splits on the apron to dodge back! Sol BOOTS Blair down and then goes to the picnic table. Sol grabs the bench seat, props it up against the apron, and then she brings Blair up. But Blair whips Sol into the bench! The bench doesn’t break but Sol still feels the pain. Blair drags Sol up but Blair fights the suplex! Sol fights free to ROCK Blair! Blair knees low, then POSTS Sol! Blair drags Sol back up, brings her back around, and SMACKS her off the apron! Blair fires forearm after forearm, then goes looking for goodies.
Blair SPIKES a beach ball on Sol’s head! Sol SMACKS Blair with the boogie board! Blair CHOPS Sol, shoves her into steps, then goes looking under the ring. Sol brings out a chair! But Sol blocks the chair shot! Sol kicks low, then runs up, to handspring through the toss! X-FACTOR into the kiddy pool ball pit! Sol shoves the surfboard down onto Blair, then stomps on it! Sol hangs ten on Blair and the fans cheer as she DOUBLE STOMPS! Blair sputters while NXT goes picture in picture.
Sol throws down balls on Blair, SPIKES a beach ball on her now, then drags her out of the pool. Sol puts Blair in the ring, climbs the corner, and CARTWHEEL- NO, Blair avoids the DDT to kick low! Blair whips, Sol goes up and out! Solo rams in but Blair dodges to KNEE her! Blair goes up and up to GUILLOTINE DOUBLE STOMP! The ref checks Sol but she’s okay to continue. Blair goes out, looks under the ring, and brings out another chair. Blair puts that chair in, gets the boogie board, puts that in, then finds a bucket! Blair SMACKS Sol with the bucket, SMACKS her with the boogie board, then SMACKS her again! And of course, Blair SMACKS Sol with the chair!
Blair sits the chair up, makes Sol take a seat, and then fires forearms and CHOPS! Blair ROCKS Sol, CHOPS Sol, then repeat! But Sol hits back! Sol gets the edge, shoves Blair and drop toeholds her into the chair! Sol crawls her way over, props herself up with the chair, and then brings that around, only for Blair to SHOTGUN the chair into her! Solo tumbles out, Blair pursues, and the brawl is on! Blair scoops Sol to SLAM her through a surfboard! Solo writhes, Blair says this is over! Blair drags Sol up and into the ring, pushes her to a cover, TWO! Solo is still in this and Blair is seething. Blair sets the chair up again, and pulls Sol through it!
Blair has the arms, it’s a FULL METAL CAMEL CLUTCH! Sol endures as we return to single picture, and Blair BOOTS Sol out of the chair! Sol crawls, Blair stalks her, and brings her around Sol SMACKS Blair with the bucket! And SMACKS her with the boogie board! And SMACKS her again, and again, and then gets the chair! Blair takes the chair away, but Sol dodges to springboard and FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! Sol runs, trips Blair, handsprings over and SUPERKICKS! Blair is down, Sol STANDING BOODIE BOARD SAULT! Cover, TWO! Blair survives but Sol drags her right up. Sol scoops, but Blair slips free.
Blair SUPERKICKS Sol, then runs! But Sol SUPERKICKS again! Blair wobbles, Sol fireman’s carries, SWINGING POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Blair survives but Sol keeps her cool. Sol goes to a corner, goes up an dup, but Blair SUPER GERMAN SUPLEXES her down! Cover, TWO!! Sol survives and Blair is frustrated. Blair stalks Sol out of the ring, puts the surfboard up against the corner, and she brings Sol around. Blair whips, Sol reverses and Blair SMACKS off the board! Sol goes to the barrier, she cartwheels, but Blair SHOVES her into the Plexiglas! Blair clears the picnic table and positions it before going for Sol.
The fans rally as Blair goes up the barrier, but Sol fires body shots! They brawl int he gap, and Sol picks Blair up as a backpack! BACKPACK SENTON through the picnic table!! The fans lose their minds while the ref checks. Sol rises and roars, and the fans fire up again! Solo drags Blair up and puts her in the ring. Solo then climbs to the apron, steps in and runs, springboard for the SOL SNATCHER!! Cover, Sol wins!
Winner: Sol Ruca, by pinfall
Now that was tubular! Sol gets her revenge, will this wave of momentum help her go all the way to the NXT Women’s North American Championship?
Trick Williams is on the phone.
“What’d the doctors say?” That she’s getting better. Trick tells Mama Williams that he’s fighting tonight, so she needs to fight. Well then she needs him to #WhoopDatTrick. Trick says, “I love you, Mama.” “I love you, too.” Trick hangs up the phone, and then in steps Johnny Wrestling! Gargano says hey, big night! How’s he feeling? Trick knows this is his last chance. His career’s on the line, but he loves this place. Gargano knows that feeling. And it’s a man Trick hasn’t beat before. he thought the pressure was on at Stand & Deliver, or last week in the cage. But tonight, this is pressure. Gargano says no pressure, no diamonds.
Trick’s lost to Dragunov before, but he needs to take all that loss, that pain, that betrayal and use it. It is not a burden, it is a weapon. It is what made Trick stronger. It has built Trick for this moment! It has made Trick who he is, there is only one Trick Williams! And Dragunov has not beaten that Trick Williams. When Gargano won the NXT Championship, it changed his life. But he had to give everything to do it. Is Trick willing to do that? Is he willing to give that much to slay the Mad Dragon and win the NXT Championship? He is. Then #WhoopDatTrick! Gargano says it is Trick’s night, but will Trick get it done?
Meta Four posts to TikTok.
Via Jakara Jackson’s account, she, Lash Legend, Noam Dar & Oro Mensah have the fans join them on the road trip to the NXT Orlando live event. They had some car troubles, though, but the ladies got it done. Then Lash plays the “Oh no, crash!” prank on them all while they were napping. And that was just the first ten minutes!
Baron Corbin VS Lexis King!
The Wolf Dogs may no longer be NXT Tag Team Champions, but that doesn’t mean The Lone Wolf sulks and returns to RawDown with tail tucked between his legs. Will he prove to the Drama King that Corbin does what he wants? Or will defeating a former King of the Ring be Lexis’ crowning achievement?
NXT returns as Lexis makes his entrance. The bell rings, they circle, then tie up. King waistlocks and shoves Corbin, then they circle again. Corbin blocks a kick to ROCK King, then has King in a corner. Corbin TOSSES King across the ring! King bails out, Corbin goes after him and sends him into barriers! The fans fire up as Corbin puts King in the ring. King comes back to ROCK Corbin! King CHOPS, then runs up, but into a CORNER URENAGE! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Corbin as he drags King up. Corbin runs to run King over! The fans cheer and Corbin drags King up. Corbin DECKS King, then has him on ropes.
Corbin CHOKES King, the fans cheer, but the ref counts. Corbin lets off at 4, has King in a corner and throws hands! Corbin then runs, runs King over again, then covers, ONE! King toughs it out, but Corbin brings him up and around. Corbin runs, but King dropkicks the legs out! King then CLUBS Corbin down and fires hands! The fans boo, Corbin shoves King away, but King runs up to CHOP! King brings Corbin around to CLUB him, then snapmare for a KICK! King HAMMERS down on Corbin, drops an ax handle, then covers, ONE! Corbin is tougher than that, but King brings him up. King whips but Corbin fights it.
King kicks, CHOPS and bumps Corbin off buckles. King then uses the ropes for leverage as he digs boots in. The ref counts, King lets off, but Corbin CHOPS back! King knees low, CLUBS Corbin down, then whips. Corbin reverses but King KICKS back! King kicks a leg out, says Hail to the King, BLINDSIDER! Cover, TWO! Corbin survives but King eggs him on. King kicks Corbin around, CHOPS, then DROPKICKS! Corbin rebounds to LARIAT! The fans fire up as Corbin shakes out the stars. Corbin then runs to clothesline in the corner! The fans cheer as Corbin back drops King away! King staggers up, Corbin suplexes for the CUTTER! Cover, TWO!
King stays in this but then bails out of the ring. Corbin pursues, but King SUPERKICKS! King returns to the ring, Corbin pursues, and Corbin storms up, into another SUPERKICK! King trips Corbin, high stacks with feet on ropes! The ref sees that and says nope! King argues with the ref, but Corbin fireman’s carries! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! King survives but Corbin reels him in! King gets under to shove Corbin into the ref! LOW BLOW!! And then CORONATION!! Cover, King wins!
Winner: Lexis King, by pinfall
The Drama King steals the biggest win in his young career! He blows kisses to the booing fans, but will Lexis make NXT into his kingdom?
The visiting NXT Alumni join the crowd!
The Diamond Mine are behind commentary, Johnny Gargano joins New Catch Republic in the Chase U student section, and they’re all excited to watch this high stakes main event!
NXT Championship, Trick’s Last Chance: Ilja Dragunov VS Trick Williams!
After an absolute saga spanning multiple matches, many twists and turns, and both men managing to Stand & Deliver in Philadelphia, it all ends here. Either Trick slays the Mad Dragon, or he leaves NXT forever. Something’s gotta give, who comes away THE NXT Champion?
Before his entrance, Dragunov is interviewed by Sarah. We are moments away from the main event, what are his thoughts? Trick has gained Dragunov’s respect. But all Dragunov has in this life are his family, and this title. And Trick’s not going to change that. Dragunov is forever #UNBESIEGBAR. But then in steps WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Damian Priest!! From champ to champ, the Punisher wishes Dragunov luck. Dragunov goes to gorilla, and Priest asks Sarah how she doin’. We cut to Byron Saxton with Trick Williams. Byron asks Trick for any final thoughts before the biggest match of his career.
Trick says we all know what this is: Either Trick wins tonight, or he leaves NXT. Either he is the champion, or he’s a bust. Either he proves himself right or proves himself wrong, but either way he’s gonna fight! If there’s one thing you need to know about Trick, it’s that he fears no man. He can live with the results, whether he wins or he loses. But like Mama Williams said, time to #WhoopDatTrick. The challenger makes his entrance first, but will it be his last?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it all comes down to this!
The bell rings and the fans are fired up as Trick rushes in! Dragunov dodges, waistlocks, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Dragunov CLUBS away on Trick, then drags him up. The fans rally for Trick as he throws elbows. Trick is free, but Dragunov rebounds to PELE! Trick rebounds to LEG LARIAT! But Dragunov JUMP KICKS! Trick spins, but Dragunov blocks that kick to SLAP Trick! Dragunov winds up to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Trick goes to a corner, he blocks a chop! Trick says, “Are you crazy?!” Dragunov HEADBUTTS Trick! Trick HEADBUTTS back! Trick fires haymakers, but Dragunov blocks to spin and CHOP!
Trick stays up, Dragunov runs in, but Trick dodges! Trick lifts but Dragunov SATELLITE DDTS! Dragunov runs, CONSTANTINE SPECIAL! Cover, TWO! Trick stays in this, shaking his head. Dragunov says it was that close. Dragunov brings Trick up, reels him in, but Trick fights the lift! Dragunov goes again, and POWERBOMBS Trick down! Dragunov checks his chin, he wants Trick to get up, but Trick EDDY GORDO KICKS! Both men are down again and the fans fire up! Trick sits up, Dragunov follows, and they head for each other. They stand, get forehead to forehead, then they secret handshake and hug it out! Then they fire off forearms!!
The fans are thunderous as Dragunov beats Trick down, runs and KNEES him down!! Dragunov shouts, “This is MY ring!” and the fans fire up as NXT goes picture in picture.
Dragunov huffs and puffs and goes back for Trick. Dragunov CHPOS Trick, Trick staggers to ropes, and Dragunov CLUBS him! Dragunov CLUBS Trick again, snarls, and eggs Trick on. Trick kicks from below so Dragunov stomps away! The ref counts, Dragunov lets off, and Trick rises. Dragunov brings Trick around, snap suplexes, then jumps to SENTON! Trick sputters and flounders to ropes, but Dragunov brings him up. Trick ROCKS Dragunov, ROCKS him again, but then Dragunov gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Dragunov doesn’t hold on this time, he goes to the apron. Dragunov climbs up a corner, drags Trick up to join him, but Trick throws forearms!
Trick ROCKS Dragunov, ROCKS him again, then climbs up after him. Trick brings Dragunov up, but Dragunov throws body shots! Dragunov pries free to fire boxing elbows! And CHOPS! NXT returns to single picture as Dragunov just fires more shots! He CLUBS Trick into position, to SUPER SUNSET- NO, Dragunov’s legs give out, Trick sits down right on Dragunov! Dragunov still gets up first to KICK Trick in the side! Dragunov reels Trick in, hauls him up, and JACKKNIFE POEWRBOMBS! Trick flounders to a corner, Dragunov runs in to BOOT WASH! Trick sputters, Dragunov goes all the way to the other end.
Dragunov climbs, aims, and blows a kiss before he goes COAST2COAST!! Cover, TWO!! Trick survives and Dragunov is surprised! Dragunov goes to the apron, climbs up another corner, and SUPER SENTONS into a NECKBREAKER!! The fans fire up as Trick pounds the mat! “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” echoes out as Trick rises! Trick gets Dragunov up and in, hauls him up, and POWERBOMBS! Trick storms around and tells Dragunov he’s got something for him! Trick powers up to steal the H BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Dragunov survives but Trick doesn’t lose hope. Trick aims from a corner, runs in, and steals TORPEDO MOSCOW?!? Cover, TWO!!!
Dragunov again survives, Trick trying to use his moves against him isn’t working! Trick runs up again, but Dragunov BOOTS first! And ENZIGIRIS! And then fireman’s carry, CORNER DEATH VALLEY! The fans are thunderous, “This is Awesome!” as Dragunov pushes Trick out of the ring. Dragunov roars, clears the desk, and the fans fire up again! Dragunov brings Trick up and reels him in, but Trick back drops free! The fans fire up as Trick fires hands! They go around commentary, right to the front row! Trick goes up onto the barriers and the fans fire up even more! Trick clinches, SUPER BOOKEND through the desk!!!
The fans again lose their minds as both men are down in the wreckage! Even Diamond Mine is going nuts for this one! Trick drags Dragunov up, puts him in, and hurries to the apron. But Dragunov KNEES Trick down! Dragunov brings Trick to the corner, goes up, and he deadlifts to SUPERPLEX!! Roll through, and H-BOMB!! Dragunov still isn’t done, he drags Trick around by a leg to put him in the drop zone! Dragunov climbs as the fans rally as hard as they can for Trick! SUPER H-BOMB!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Trick still lives and the fans are electric! Dragunov drags Trick around again, goes back up, and SUPER H-BOMBS again!!!
But wait! Dragunov clutches his own hand! Dragunov may’ve broken his own wrist or something in that impact! Dragunov crawls to the cover, TWO?!?!?!? Trick is reaching superhuman levels! Dragunov shakes his head, drags Trick up, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Trick stands right up!! TO BLINDSIDE KNEE!!! Cover, TWO!!! Dragunov survives but Trick isn’t out of tricks yet! Dragunov rises, Trick lets his hair down, and these two fire up! “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!!” TRICK SHOT HITS FIRST!!! Cover, TRICK WINS!!!
Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall (NEW NXT Champion)
The arena is shaking all the way to the rafters, the fans are that elated that Trick slayed the Mad Dragon! Dragunov grabs the belt from the ref, gives it one last look, and then personally hands it over to Trick! They hug it out, Dragunov so proud of Trick in this moment! What will be next for The Czar now that he is no longer champion?
As for Trick, he raises the belt in victory, then goes out to the crowd to celebrate with the NXT Universe that never gave up on him! It is a new era in NXT, that’s all it is, and that’s all it’s gone be!
My Thoughts:
An awesome NXT to start Spring Breakin’ and to lead into the WWE Draft. Great opening Triple Threat, one of the better ones I’ve seen here in NXT. Roxie got a great win out of it, and maybe she’s staying on NXT a little longer. The Draft might take Lyra away, and then we can get a 1v1 story for Roxie and Tatum going towards Battleground in June. At the same time, lots of other great developments as we draw closer to the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Good promo from Fallon, Thea, Kelani and Jaida that then gave us a really good match from Fallon VS Jaida. And then good promo from Jacy, though it repeated some things she’s said before. Jacy VS Thea is going to be great stuff, and while Thea’s team won at Stand & Deliver, maybe Jacy wins this 1v1 match.
The Beach Brawl being a themed Street Fight, it was of course a bit on the goofy side with the beach balls and kiddy pool, but Sol and Blair got to do some great stuff with chairs and tables. Great win for Sol, she might be a Face frontrunner for the Women’s NA title. And great contract signing segment tonight, great twist that Shayna is going to be Lola’s trainer and corner-person. It already felt like Lola was going to win out, but between Shayna on her side and Natty standing tall tonight, it’s very clear Lola will win, which would make her a Heel frontrunner for the Women’s NA title. And hopefully it’s a tournament that leads the way into Battleground, especially now that it’s in Vegas and in the UFC Apex, a fitting venue for Lola to walk in as the favorite.
Good promo from Final Testament, and really good promo from everyone else in the NXT Tag Division. I laughed at Good Brothers pulling the “Yes, we’re NXT, too!” And good bit of Edris breaking the mirror and now putting bad juju on him, Malik and maybe everyone Final Testament is going to face. Hard to say if Axiom & Frazer survive AOP, and I’d actually prefer if Kross tries going after Oba Femi instead of the top title. Good promo from Corbin and King to set up their match, and good win for King. A real shame that Von Wagner was among the handful of releases we just got this week, he didn’t get to finish his story with King and Robert Stone loses his third(?) stable.
Really good Six Man Tag and a great win for The D’Angelo Family. Tony VS Dempsey for the Cup is going to be great stuff, and surely Luca & Stacks help Tony out the way Kemp & Myles will help Dempsey, so it’ll be about who is the savvier team. We got a great amount of “callbacks” from RawDown, and with Gargano giving Trick that last little pep talk, that was like one last foreshadowing that Trick was winning. This has been a long time coming, and it’s rather wild that it happens here, on TV, rather than at a Premium Live Event. It might be the timing because of how they’re doing the Draft, so that Dragunov gets his call-up via Pearce or Aldis picking him, Melo goes fulltime to SmackDown, and Trick starts a clean slate going into the Summer.
My Score: 9/10
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