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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (1/2/19)

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The first NXT of 2019 will be a special Extended Edition! Relive the best moments of 2018 while Matt Riddle and Kassius Ohno have their TakeOver rematch!

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Matt Riddle VS Kassius Ohno; Riddle wins.

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WWE mourns the loss of “Mean” Gene Okerlund.

 

Cathy Kelly is in the NXT Control Center!

She will guide us through the NXT Year End Awards 2018 nominees! Who will win the prizes of Best Male, Best Female and Breakout Superstar?

But first, a sample of the huge NXT North American Championship crowning ladder match from TakeOver: New Orleans!

After such a hellacious match, it would be Adam Cole who reigned as the inaugural North American Champion. Cole would hold onto that title a long time, with help from his friends in the Undisputed Era. However, it would be in a match with another of the Six Man Ladder Match that would come back and take the title from him at TakeOver: Brooklyn 4. The One and Only Ricochet is only the second-ever North American Champion, but The Undisputed Era promises to be “draped in gold” in 2019. Will Cole or another member come back for the NXT NAC soon enough? Or will the King of Flight stay out of their reach?

 

Speaking of Ricochet, he is a nominee for NXT Breakout Superstar of 2018. Joining him are: Captain Kick, Dakota Kai; the Leviathan, Lars Sullivan; NXT UK’s Rhea Ripley, who is also the inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion; War Raiders, Ray Rowe & Hanson; the Lady of NXT, Lacey Evans; The Top One Percent, EC3; The EST, Bianca Belair, who is still Un-De-Fea-Ted. Who do you think deserves to be name THE Breakout Superstar of 2018?

 

2018 was all but defined by DIY.

Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano waited years for their moment, traveled the world together for their moment, and fought so hard to get their moment. But then the Psycho Killer had to make it his moment. The team went from DIY to “DI Why Ciampa Why?” And from there, a war would be waged. Ciampa would blame Gargano’s selfishness, but Gargano told him that’s just Ciampa’s paranoia. But the reason stopped being what mattered. Gargano fought but failed to become NXT Champion, and Ciampa would return to make sure he never did. Fans still supported Gargano no matter what Ciampa said or did. Gargano would fail to end things with Ciampa in New Orleans in their Unsanctioned Match, and that would only serve to drive Gargano into the same darkness as Ciampa.

As for Aleister Black’s path to this point, he faced then NXT Champion, Andrade “Cien” Almas, at TakeOver: New Orleans. The Embodiment of the End was driven by the devil on his back, but El Idolo was driven by his manager, La Muneca, Zelina Vega. Almas and Aleister would battle to hell and back, and Vega would even try to sway things in Almas’ favor, but Almas would still #FadeToBlack. Aleister won the title he sought, but then things would be marred by the DIY Civil War. On July 25th, 2018, Gargano’s interference in wanting after Ciampa would cost Aleister his title. Ciampa would finally have his moment, and the wrath of the Dutch Destroyer would target Gargano. A decision was reached that it would be a Triple Threat for the title.

However, Aleister would be attacked in the Full Sail parking lot, and an investigation would begin. Only Nikki Cross knew the truth. And after weeks of questioning without results, Nikki would whisper it to Aleister. And Aleister had even MORE reason to unleash his wrath upon NXT! It was Gargano all along! Gargano was only the hero of this story in his own mind now. Aleister and Gargano would battle it out at TakeOver: WarGames II, but not even that would absolve Gargano of his sins. And now, it would seem “darkness” is what the D in DIY stood for all along. Ciampa would help Gargano defeat Aleister Black in an NXT Steel Cage match weeks ago, and now things are topsy turvy. Will Gargano follow Ciampa’s lead? Or is there still hope for redemption in Johnny Wrestling’s soul?

 

NXT shares the nominees for Tag Team of 2018!

Oney Lorcan & Burch are the scrappy One Two Combination that leads the way, followed by the Street Profits, Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford. Heavy Machinery, Tucker Knight & Otis Dozovic, are headed to the main roster, but #SteaksAndWeights fueled them to a six month winning streak! Mustache Mountain are the crossover sensation between NXT America and NXT UK. Trent Seven & Tyler Bate already checked off the NXT Tag Team Championships, will they soon check off the UK equivalents? The War Raiders are also in this category, as they brought the fight to many teams from the moment they arrived. And of course, The Undisputed Era makes the list as the current NXT Tag Team Champions. Whether it’s Cole-O’Reilly, Fish-O’Reilly or Strong-O’Reilly, “We can’t be stopped!” But will Tag Team of the Year be the one award the Undisputed four don’t win?

 

NXT gives us just a sample of the tag team division’s abilities.

It was TakeOver: Chicago 2018 that Strong & O’Reilly defended the titles against the One Two Combo of Lorcan and Burch. It was incredible to watch as the crowd started solidly on the side of Strong & O’Reilly, and then shift to duel between both teams. Lorcan & Burch did not win the titles, and are still grinding it out to earn another shot. Can Lorcan & Burch make 2019 the Year of the Brawlers?

 

NXT presents the nominees for Rivalry of the Year:

  • Gargano VS Almas
  • Baszler VS Moon
  • Gargano VS CIampa
  • Undisputed Era VS Mustache Mountain
  • Velveteen Dream VS Ricochet
  • Aleister Black, Nikki Cross, Ciampa and Gargano
  • Kairi Sane VS Bianca Belair

Any one of these feuds and the matches therein are amazing, but which one do you think deserves to be deemed THE Rivalry of 2018?

 

NXT also has nominees for Future Star of NXT!

Fans have their choice between Matt Riddle, Mia Yim, Keith Lee, The Forgotten Sons, Candice LeRae, Io Shirai, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir of the MMA Four Horsewomen, and even Kona Reeves and Dominik Dijakovic. Who has your vote as THE brightest star of NXT’s 2019?

 

Let’s not forget Match of the Year 2018!

WarGames II, Ciampa’s July 25th title win, and more are on the list, visit WWE’s official site for them all! What amazing match will you choose as THE very best?

One match that’s also great, especially for the superstars involved, is when Bianca Belair defended her Un-De-Fea-Ted streak against The Virtuosa, Deonna Purrazzo. It was August 22, after TakeOver: Brooklyn 4, and The EST did not expect to be challenged by Deonna like she was. In the end, Bianca would win and keep her streak alive, even to today. Neither woman has held gold just yet, but Bianca has her shot at TakeOver: Phoenix against #ShaynaTwoTime. Can the Un-De-Fea-Ted streak continue and make Bianca the EST Women’s Champion?

 

Exclusive footage of Gargano’s backstage interview from 12/19/18.

Did DIY working together against Aleister Black a sign that they’re a team again? Gargano ignores that question to ask “Why is Gargano such a good guy?” Gargano beat Aleister Black in a cage and absolved him of his sins. Johnny Wrestling is still the hero, in his mind. What will Gargano do next in the New Year?

 

NXT presents the nominees for Male Competitor of 2018.

Adam Cole vows the Undisputed Era is only getting started. Pete Dunne still reigns as WWE UK Champion for almost 600 days! El Idolo may be on SmackDown now, but Andrade “Cien” Almas was still an exceptional NXT Champion. The One and Only Ricochet is a human highlight reel like no other and is the reigning NXT North American Champion. Velveteen Dream brings the Experience to every match he’s in, and promises that 2019 will be #DreamForever. Johnny Gargano, both as hero and as villain, gave classic after classic because good or evil, he’s still “Johnny Freakin’ Wrestling”! Aleister Black has walked through “rain, fire and hell” to get here and is determined to make everyone in his way #FadeToBlack.

And of course, THE NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa, is still the Psycho Killer. “I am the greatest sports entertainer of all time!” But will Ciampa be THE Male Superstar of 2018?

 

And of course, NXT has the nominees for Female Competitor of 2018.

The War Goddess may be on Raw now, but she Eclipsed opponent after opponent and became NXT Women’s Champion in 2018. SAnitY’s Twisted Sister is also on her way out, but Nikki Cross brought chaos and fire inside and outside the ring. The Pirate Princess, Kairi Sane, is the inaugural Mae Young Classic winner, and checked off the NXT Women’s Championship in her war against Shayna Baszler. Bianca Belair is of course part of this category, as she has her title shot next, and is still Un-De-Fea-Ted. But speaking of, “no one else has fear as their ally” like The Queen of Spades. Baszler is the first ever Two-Time NXT Women’s Champion, and isn’t about to stop there. Will Baszler have both title and award to hold high in 2019?

 

Matt Riddle VS Kassius Ohno!

The King of Bros’ “debutt” was a huge success, but the Knockout Artist was only annoyed by the “shiny new toy”. Ohno would taunt Riddle for weeks after that, so Riddle did something about it. Riddle challenged Ohno to a match at TakeOver, and Ohno accepted, to then be knocked out in seven seconds! That obviously didn’t sit well, so Ohno sucker punched Riddle after a match weeks later. Will Riddle get even with Ohno for that cheap shot? Or will Ohno even the score now that he knows not to underestimate the King of Bros?

The bell rings the two go right at each other! Ohno dodges Riddle but Riddle dodges Ohno. Riddle fires off strikes and kicks in the corner, then runs side to side for a forearm smash. He runs the other way for another smash, then wants to throw Ohno with an exploder. Ohno resists with elbow after elbow, but Riddle still throws him overhead! Riddle hits a big back senton, a move Ohno usually uses. Riddle rams knees into Ohno’s ribs, then stomps him down with an ax kick. Ohno gets up and Riddle rams his knees in again. Riddle chops Ohno to ropes, but Ohno throat chops! Ohno suplexes Riddle and tosses him! Riddle crawls to a corner but Ohno is on him with a rocking right forearm! Ohno stomps away and then traps Riddle’s leg in the ropes before booting him down!

Fans duel as Ohno stomps Riddle again. Ohno drags Riddle up for a snapmare and then a somersault senton! A cocky cover, TWO! Ohno keeps on Riddle but Riddle hits back. Ohno boots Riddle down and Riddle sputters to ropes. But Ohno doesn’t let up, he hauls Riddle up for an atomic drop! Fans duel as Ohno looms over Riddle. Ohno puts on a cravat and wrenches Riddle’s nick. Riddle fights but Ohno puts him on the ropes to snap him backwards. Fans boo Ohno as he pulls Riddle up by his hair. Ohno CHOPS Riddle, but Riddle CHOPS back! Riddle strikes again and again, then gets around for a BIG German Suplex! Bridging cover, TWO! Fans rally up for Riddle as he aims at Ohno.

Riddle kicks Ohno from both sides, then again. Ohno stands and blocks, and goes after the toes! Then he reels Riddle in for a pump knee, and the cyclone boot! Cover, TWO!! Ohno can’t believe it but Riddle survives! Ohno eggs the bro on and then grinds his boot into Riddle’s face. He drags Riddle up to club him, but Riddle CHOPS. Ohno punches but Riddle grits his teeth as he comes back with more palm strikes! Riddle rocks Ohno with a roundhouse, then roars, only to run into a bicycle boot! Ohno hits another back senton, and then another! Ohno gets big air, but his senton ends up in body scissors! Riddle rams elbow after elbow in, and gets the Bromission!! He hammers away on Ohno, Ohno taps!! Riddle wins!!

Winner: Matt Riddle, by submission

That was the most intense match of 2019! Well, it was also the first new match of 2019, but the bar is set high already! Ohno almost looks to be in tears while Riddle celebrates with the Full Sail fans. Riddle asks for Ohno to fist bump it out, but Ohno refuses. But then Ohno returns to the ring, promising to be peaceful. Ohno and Riddle stand together and fans want “Brohno! Brohno!” Ohno kneels, and now he offers the fist bump! Riddle gives it, but then Ohno whips Riddle into a post! The Knockout Artist couldn’t help but use that old trick. And then he throws Riddle into a post!

Fans boo and jeer but Ohno keeps on Riddle by throwing him into steel steps! Fans tell Ohno “You Still Tapped!” but Ohno drags Riddle up to throw him into steel steps again! Riddle writhes and spasms, but Ohno drags him up. “Do you know what I’ve done, bro!?” Ohno gives Riddle a roaring elbow! Fans tell Ohno “You Suck!” but Ohno mockingly gives the fist bump. Is this only the beginning of a new Feud of the Year in Ohno and Riddle?

 


 

My Thoughts:

I didn’t expect this episode to be two hours, and I didn’t expect it to be 7/8ths review, but it was still a good episode to start 2019. They made great selections for the matches sampled. The Six Man Ladder Match, the history of DIY and Aleister Black, and the TakeOver: Chicago II tag title match were amazing matches from this year. I was really surprised to see them feature Belair rather than Baszler. Perhaps this is a sign Bianca will turn Face and will get that belt off of Shayna to freshen things up in the Women’s Division. If anything, Baszler loses so that she can bring Jessamyn and Marina with her to main roster to join forces with Ronda, and we get that Horsewomen VS Horsewomen match for maybe Summerslam or Survivor Series 2019.

For the categories given, the easiest choice is that Kona Reeves is NOT going to win Future Star. The Forgotten Sons probably won’t either, but The Finest is not good enough just yet other than being jobber to the stars. I’d probably give that award to Matt Riddle myself. He and Ohno had a really great rematch tonight in the only match of the two hour show. This was roughly 15 minutes but it was incredible. And just when I thought this was Ohno’s farewell moment, he ups the Heel heat with that attack. Of course, the fact he’s not part of the call-up packages on Raw or SmackDown was another clue. I really hope they get their third match at TakeOver: Phoenix to give us a 20+ minute instant classic that ends up on next year’s Match of the Year nominee list.

My Score: 8.1/10


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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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