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Mitchell’s Women of Wrestling Results & Report! (1/25/19)

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WOW Women of Wrestling coverage

WOW had a wild ending last week and looks to keep that going! Will Santana Garrett get revenge on Tessa Blanchard for what she did to Papa Keny G?

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Princess Aussie VS Siren; Aussie wins.
  • Jessie Jones VS Azteca; Jones wins.
  • Tessa Blanchard VS Amber O’Neal w/ Lana Star; Blanchard wins.

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Last time on WOW…

The champion, Santana Garrett, was so proud and honored to have her father in the crowd to see the Women of Wrestling premiere on AXS TV. But her moment was ruined by the Born Legend showing up unannounced. Tessa Blanchard disrespected Santana’s reign and her family legacy to put over her own. Tessa said she’d wait her turn, but she didn’t keep her word. Santana and Jungle Grrrl battled for the WOW World title in the main event, but Tessa would harass and assault Keny G! Santana was compelled to defend her father, but that would cost her the match. And Jungle Grrrl wasn’t off without her own new enemy in The Beast! Will these alpha females throw down on just the second episode of WOW on AXS?

 

Introducing: Tessa Blanchard.

We all know the Born Legend is daughter to THE Tully Blanchard, and her stepfather is Magnum TA. But her grandfather was Joe Blanchard, the man who ran Southwest Championship Wrestling back in the days of the territories. Tessa is a third generation wrestler, and while her name opens the door, she backs it all up with hard work and determination. There are no substitutes for skill, and while she’s won titles everywhere else, she wants to win one here. Blanchards go for gold. It isn’t just inn her name it is in her DNA. Will Tessa take over and become THE Woman of Wrestling?

 

David McLane again welcomes Santana Garrett to the ring!

The WOW World Champion and David both have a problem with Tessa going after her father, Keny G. David apologizes for that, but Santana tells him that for years, he’s set them up and she’s knocked them down. Now she’s never asked for a favor, but she asks for a match against Tessa Blanchard! Fans like the sound of that, and here comes Tessa herself! And the fight is on! Santana gets Tessa down and throws hands, but Tessa turns things around! David calls for referees and they pull the two apart. Fans want to “Let Them Fight! Let Them Fight!” Santana gets free and goes right at Tessa!

David shouts for this to stop, and says Tessa has to work her way up the ranks to get a match. Santana is the champ and she wants at Tessa because it’s gotten personal, but that’s just not how it’s down in WOW. But David has something for Tessa to do tonight. Tessa’s in-ring debut will be against the Beverly Hills Babe, Lana Stars! Tessa’s fine with that, but can she earn her way up towards Santana and the title?

 

Introducing: Princess Aussie.

A tough journey from The Outback to the states, Princess was one of two children under a single mother. While her mother worked, she would spend her days with the neighboring Aboriginal and Indonesian families. Princess was small and shy, and a bully would do whatever she wanted to her. But Princess’ friends taught her to fight back, and Princess fought off the bully all by herself. Princess stands tall for her family, her tribe. She pays homage with every match. As the saying goes, one stick alone is weak. But many sticks together cannot be broken. Will Princess Aussie be the one breaking the other Women of Wrestling?

 

David McLane gives a shout out to Mrs. Jacquline Stallone!

The mother to Sylvester and Frank Stallone is in attendance, and is the woman who inspired David in his ventures, GLOW, the Glamorous Ladies of Wrestling, and now WOW itself!

 

Princess Aussie VS Siren!

The Outback Beauty and the Voodoo Doll make their respective WOW TV debuts in a first-ever match-up. Princess has her tribe of Papua New Guinea, but Siren brings something supernatural. Will Princess be the first sacrifice to Siren’s darkness?

The bell rings and the two circle. Siren dodges Princess to then shriek. Princess doesn’t show fear, she rolls Siren up! TWO, but Princess arm-drags and tilt-o-whirl headscissors Siren down! Siren rolls out but Princess dares her to return. Siren returns and runs but into a boot. Princess throws in knees and clubbing forearms, but Siren hits back with body shots. Siren throws Princess with a Northern Lights, then adds a splash! Cover, TWO! Princess crawls but Siren is on her with a knockdown. Siren keeps Princess down, then drags her into a half camel clutch. She fish hooks Princess’s mouth then throws her down!

Fans duel as Siren stomps a mudhole into Princess. Siren grinds her foot in but stops at 4, to come back with a meteora! Siren drags Princess to a cover, TWO! Princess drags herself up but Siren drags Princess by her hair. Princess breaks free and throws hands! She kicks but Siren hits back. Siren whips Princess to a corner and hits a big corner clothesline! She whips corner to corner and hits a corner splash! Siren puts Princess up top but Princess hits back! Princess adjusts and hits Siren with a tornado DDT! Fans fire up with Princess and she runs for a Down Under elbow! Princess and fans fire up as she climbs up top. Princess aims and “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!” Frog Splash! Cover, Princess Aussie wins!

Winner: Princess Aussie, by pinfall

The black magic had no effect and Princess has a successful debut! Will Siren have to look elsewhere for her sacrifice?

 

Tessa Blanchard prepares for her match.

She promises to do “whatever is necessary to become the WOW World Champion.” If that means facing opponent after opponent, then so be it. Tessa warns that the Beverly Hills Babe might have friends like Lana Star, that doesn’t mean she’s not the same “sloppy” Amber O’Neal she always is. BHB better be ready for a fight, and Lana better stay out of the ring, or else they’re gonna need something more than Botox after Tessa gets through with them. Will the Born Legend make a massive impact in her WOW in-ring debut?

 

Introducing: Jessie Jones.

The Baroness of Bardstown, Kentucky is a tough young farm girl, and has WOW Trainer Selena Majors backing her. Jessie has strong Southern pride and carries on the legacy of tradition and respect in the industry. And if certain sonsaguns don’t have it, then Jessie will be more than happy to beat respect into them. She and Selena stood up to such disrespectful delinquents, but it didn’t go their way. Selena took a step back from the action, but she would soon return with a new prospect in one Jamie Lee Lynn. However, Jessie was not so easy a coach, and poor little Jamie Lee would learn a hard lesson.

Jessie didn’t see the problem in showing the new girl how harsh it is in the world of WOW today. Selena was upset with her protege, but Jessie was just as upset with her. Jessie stormed out on Selena, but she’s back in the arena! Will she show everyone that Southern Pride tonight?

 

Jessie Jones VS Azteca!

Before the match, Jessie spits her gum at David on commentary! Then she takes the mic and tells the fans, “All y’all make me sick.” Jessie is back to “Make Wrasslin’ Great Again”! She starts tonight with the luchadora. Speaking of Mexico, that makes Jessie thinking about “The Wall”. “All y’all don’t want the Wall”, but they’re hypocritically living behind walls in gated communities! Fans don’t care for politics in wrestling, but Jessie doesn’t care, she’s 100% #MWGA. Will the Goddess of the Sun have something to say about that in her WOW TV debut?

The bell rings and fans are on Azteca’s side as she ties up with Jessie. Azteca gets a wristlock but Jessie reverses to her own wristlock. Azteca reverses back but Jessie stomps Azteca’s foot to get a hammerlock. Jessie wrenches but Azteca slips out to her own hammerlock, then a headlock takeover! Jessie makes it a cover, ONE! Azteca shifts to a triangle choke but Jessie pops out to headscissor Azteca. Azteca headstands and pops out, to then taunt Jessie. Jessie taunts back and the two circle again. Fans fire up for Azteca and they tie up again. Jessie gets a waistlock but Azteca throws her right off! Azteca then underhooks, flips over, and arm-drags Jessie down! Jessie runs into Azteca’s kick, and then Azteca acrobatically arm-drags with a twist!

Fans are thunderous as Jessie bails out. Azteca wants her to come back but Jessie goes under the ring. Azteca goes in search of her, but Jessie pops out the other side to push Azteca into a post! Jessie pushes Azteca into another post, and Azteca clutches her arm. Jessie puts Azteca in to stomp and club down. Azteca hits back with a haymaker, but Jessie thumbs her in the eye! Jessie takes the bad arm and wraps it on the ropes. She whips Azteca corner to corner but Azteca reverses to a corner splash! Azteca keeps moving for a running elbow! And then another! Azteca wants a third but Jessie dodges and sends her back into a post! Jessie wraps the arm on the ropes again but lets go at 4. Jessie drags Azteca up, armbreaker DDT! Cover, TWO!

Fans rally up for Azteca but Jessie drags her back up. Jessie snapmares Azteca then runs, but Azteca rolls her up! TWO, and Jessie kicks Azteca. Jessie reels Azteca in for shoulder after shoulder. Jessie whips and runs Azteca over with a big shoulder. Fans boo but Jessie soaks it up as she puts the arm in the ropes again. Jessie lets go and knows she has until 5. But Azteca comes back with elbows and forearms! Azteca hits a strike fest, mule kick to buzzsaw! Jessie is down, Azteca fires up and slingshots for a corkscrew splash! Cover, ropebreak! Jessie manages to know where she is in the ring, but Azteca won’t let up. Azteca CHOPS Jessie against the ropes, then whips. Jessie reverses, kicks, and brings Azteca down in a modified Fujiwara! Azteca endures, but taps! Jessie wins!

Winner: Jessie Jones, by submission

The Baroness mocks Azteca’s pain while she soaks up the heat from the LA fans. Will Jessie’s campaign of cruelty going to lead her all the way to the title?

 

Lana Star and Amber O’Neal hang out backstage.

Lana hopes the champagne has a lot of ice in the bucket. There’s plenty, Lana. But why is she getting the champagne now? Because she’s obviously going to win against Tessa Blanchard, and they’ll celebrate being back on top of WOW. However, Sophia Lopez crashes the pregaming. The greatest attorney has plenty of dirt, but on who?

 

Introducing: The Beverly Hills Babe.

Brigiite Valdez is on the scene as WOW recaps the transformation of Amber O’Neal. After several long years, Amber felt that her hard work on the independent wrestling scene was finally paying off. She was once a tag team with Santana Garrett, and the All-American Girls were fan favorites from sea to shining sea. They were athletic and strong, and were even WOW World Tag Team Champions. But the former champions, Caged Heat, had Sophia Lopez as their defense attorney. And using a legal technicality, Lopez managed to take those titles from Santana and Amber and give them back to Loca and Delta Lotta Pain.

Amber felt lost, and was tempted by the glitz and glamour. The Fabulous Lana Star gave Amber a makeover, and promised the two of them would take over the Women of Wrestling. Amber would betray Santana, and thus, the BHB was born. As such, Amber and Lana both snub Brigiite without so much as a quote. Will they be in a talking mood after their run in with the Born Legend?

 

Tessa Blanchard VS Amber O’Neal w/ Lana Star!

Every woman wants to be THE WOW World Champion, but they all have to earn their shot. Will Tessa start a win streak to the top? Or will the Beverly Hills Babe shine in the spotlight with a help from her fabulous new friend?

The bell rings and Tessa circles with Amber. Lana Star joins commentary as Tessa and Amber tie up. Tessa wrenches the wrist but Amber reverses. Tessa rolls, handsprings and reverses back to a hammerlock and headlock. Amber pries free and keylocks Tessa back. Tessa slips around to a hammerlock but Amber slips through to her own. Amber headlocks but Tessa pries her way out. They fight for control but Amber throws Tessa by her hair! Cover, but Tessa bridges out! Amber rolls her up, TWO, but Amber sweeps the legs. ONE and Tessa sweeps to cover. ONE, and the two stand off. Fans applaud the closely contested match as the two circle again.

Amber calls for a test of strength, and Tessa accepts, but Amber kicks low. Amber whips but Tessa reverses and kicks. Tessa whips to drive in a knee! She whips Amber into ropes, then runs to barrel into her! Tessa keeps moving to dropkick Amber down! Cover, TWO! Tessa keeps on Amber as Lana grows worried. Tessa throws forearms and then grinds Amber into buckles. She backs off at 4 and Amber gasps for air. Tessa whips but Amber throws her by her hair again. Amber stomps and rains down rights! Fans duel as Amber chokes Tessa. Amber backs off to stomp Tessa down. Amber snapmares and kicks Tessa in the back! Lana likes what she sees as Amber boots Tessa down! Cover, TWO! Lana hates that slow count, but David says it’s not that slow.

Amber whips Tessa but Tessa reverses to a half nelson facebuster! Tessa climbs up and fans fire up, but Amber dodges the stomps. Amber SUPERKICKS Tessa down! Lana takes credit for that move as Amber kicks Tessa more. Amber drags Tessa up but Tessa fights out of the complete shot to bring Amber around. Tessa hammerlocks but Amber shoves her away. Amber gets Tessa in an STO! Cover, TWO!! Lana and Amber are both furious that Tessa survives. Amber drags Tessa up but Tessa reverses, hammerlock DDT! Cover, Tessa wins!

Winner: Tessa Blanchard, by pinfall

Lana still can’t believe her protege lost, but the Born Legend backs up her words. Tessa grabs a mic to make sure David is watching. She beat The Babe, one of the best in WOW! And she knows Santana is watching. Tessa doesn’t want Santana to get a big head over this. Tessa isn’t after her because she’s Santana Garrett, she’s after her because of that world title. When it comes to wrestling, Tessa has crowbars, not cartwheels. And Papa Keny won’t be the only one who needs oxygen after these two throw down. But speaking of, here comes Santana! Santana gets Tessa down but the referees again pull them apart. Fans want to “Let Them Fight!” all over again, and the two manage to get through again! It’s another brawl to close the show, will these two get the title fight they both want?

 


 

My Thoughts:

Another good episode, and this one ups the ante off the premiere. There are some interesting choices I’m not that sure about, though. With the video promo hyping her debut, Siren the Voodoo Doll shouldn’t have lost. I feel it would be much better for her story if she won against Princess Aussie, and we are at least teased about what these “sacrifices” are about. Princess could lose to put Siren over as the spooky Heel, but then her tribe saves her from being a victim of voodoo. Now they could circle back to this with a rematch to make a feud out of this, but leading with that would’ve been better.

Jessie Jones has quite a bit of backstory in WOW, but did she really have to return with a politically fueled gimmick? She would’ve been better served talking about “Snowflakes” who are too sensitive, and that wrestlers need to toughen up, per the story they were literally telling us with her video package. Coming in trying to ride the heat of “MAGA” and all of that is just cheap. Her match with Azteca was good, and the way it was booked, Jessie would’ve been the Heel no matter what a la Bully Ray Dudley’s run in ROH. But instead, they had to make things weird for the sake of heat, a la Dean Ambrose betraying Seth Rollins the night Roman Reigns announced he had leukemia.

The title story is still very solid, though. Props to David McLane doing things the way they should. Tessa must earn her way up to a title match, and her match with Amber O’Neal tonight was really good. It worked that Lana didn’t hang around ringside because that would’ve tempted the writing to be about Lana interfering. Two brawls with Tessa and Santana was a good choice, too, fans always like seeing that stuff. But of course, I’m pretty sure this story will go the way wrestling always does, and a third or even fourth brawl will force David’s hand to give everyone Santana VS Tessa for the title, and perhaps with special stipulations.

My Score: 8.2/10


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

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

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

Time to see what else we have going on!

Ratings:

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

 

Results:

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

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

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

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

Dani Luna vs Steph DeLander vs Xia Brookside vs Rosemary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh Alexander vs Tracy Williams

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

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

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

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

This might be Ali’s best promo ever.

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

I do really like The System’s theme song. 

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Maclin vs Chris Sabin

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

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

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

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

 

Overall Score: 7/10

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

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

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


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

Look who finally decided to show up!

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Kyle Fletcher returns to ROH TV!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

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Athena VS Nikita!

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

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

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

Winner: Athena, by submission

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

 

Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.

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

 

Dalton Castle VS Nick Comoroto!

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

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

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

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

Winner: Dalton Castle, by pinfall

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

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

 

Mark Briscoe speaks.

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

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

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

 

Diamante VS Kiera Hogan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Kiera Hogan, by pinfall

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

 

BREAKING NEWS for Supercard of Honor!

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

 

Hikaru Shida speaks.

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

 

ROH World Television Championship: Kyle Fletcher VS Blake Christian!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


My Thoughts:

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

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

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

My Score: 8.7/10


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