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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (7/10/19)

Titles and breakouts and grudges, oh my!

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The NXT Tag Team Championships are on the line!

After making the save when the Forgotten Sons got out of hand, the One Two Combination of Lorcan & Burch said the Street Profits owed them. Dawkins & Ford are ready to repay them in tonight’s main event! Who walks away with the NXT Tag Team Championships?

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Damien Priest VS Blanco Loco; Priest wins.
  • NXT Breakout Tournament: Boa VS Jordan Myles; Myles wins and advances to the next round.
  • NXT Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch; The Street Profits win and retain the NXT Tag Team Championships.

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NXT opens with…?

Wait a minute. Despite new, well, everything, that’s IO SHIRAI! New lights, new titantron, new music and new wardrobe to fit the new attitude of the #EvilGenius! Shirai goes to the ring and shouts back at all the fans who boo and jeer. This Dark Side of the Sky was unlocked when Candice LeRae just tried to help against the Horsewomen, to no avail. Shirai takes up the mic now amid the boos and jeers, and gets annoyed when they start chanting, “Io Sucks! Io Sucks!” After they run out of steam, Shirai tells them, “I don’t need any friends. I don’t need any of you.” Shirai then drops the mic, and takes her leave. A simple message, but it still doesn’t explain everything. Will the Evil Genius explain herself better through her actions?

 

NXT Media holds a press conference with Velveteen Dream.

The North American Champion addresses the reporters by saying he needs to get something off his chest. He hears the murmurs and will answer everyone he can. First question: “There’s been a lot of speculation going around as to who your next challenger will be,” does Dream have any thoughts? Dream does not approve of that question. Moving on. “Roderick Strong has repeatedly called you out on challenging you for your NXT North American Championship,” what is Dream’s response? Excellent question from #QueenCathy, and Dream would love to answer it, but please relax. Even though Strong got lucky, he is not ready nor deserving to Experience the Dream 1v1. Dream ends the press conference here, but will the question of his contenders be answered?

 

Damien Priest VS Blanco Loco!

The Archer of Infamy is ready to #LiveForever, and he aims to do that at the expense of New York’s “Crazy White.” After this match, will Blanco Loco pray he never runs across Damien Priest again?

The bell rings and Priest roundhouses Loco right away! Priest grins as Loco crawls to a corner. Priest runs in corner to corner, LEAPING back elbow! Then he drags Loco up to Falcon Arrow TOSS Loco across the ring! Loco crawls up as Priest grins. But Loco throws hands! That only angers Priest! Priest whips and LARIATS Loco down! Priest drags Loco up again, whips him and gives another lariat! But he’s not done, he aims at the floundering Loco, for the spinning roundhouse! Then, the spinning cutter, the Reckoning! Cover, Priest wins!

Winner: Damien Priest, by pinfall

The Archer hits his target, and barely broke a sweat. Will Priest aim for a title on his quest for immortality?

 

NXT again hears from Killian Dain.

“It’s only now that the truth is getting revealed. 10, 20, 30, 40 years later, our stories are being heard.” Dain has stories to tell. He has stories of his home being set ablaze with his family still in it. He has stories of gang violence, of armored cars, of soldiers in the streets. “We practically lived in martial law.”

Dain could tell you why he can only hear out of one ear because of the car bomb that blew up on his street. Dain could tell you he’s the only male survivor of his high school graduating class. But the difference between him and everyone else is that he hasn’t forgotten. Dain didn’t repress the stories, he carries them with him. He wears these stories as a badge of honor. “I tell you this because I want you to know who and what I am. I want you to know why I’m doing the things I do.” And he will breathe right in your face. Dain had nothing, and even that was taken from him. Now he will take everything! Who is first for the Beast of Belfast to feast upon?

 

NXT Breakout Tournament: Boa VS Jordan Myles!

The first round of this incredible inaugural tournament is already halfway over, but there’s still so much to see! Boa is ready to represent his country as he brings his world class jujitsu skills to the ring. His style is for him to know, and for his opponents to find out. Meanwhile, the 13-year veteran is ready to give blood, sweat and tears for this opportunity. Myles is ready to reach and touch victory. But will it be the Austin, Texas action hero or the martial arts champion from China that joins Cameron Grimes and Angel Garza in the second round?

The bell rings and fans rally behind Myles. Myles is happy to hear it, and he offers a handshake to Boa. Boa bows instead so Myles returns it. Myles and Boa circle and tie up, and go around the ring. Boa has Myles on the ropes but lets up, to swing a roundhouse! Myles gets under it, and is surprised at such aggression. He and Boa circle again, and Boa gets the headlock. Boa gets Myles down with a headlock takeover, but Myles works against it to get the headscissors. Boa pops out and gets another takeover! Fans rally as Myles works up to another headscissors. Boa pops out again but Myles blocks the takeover this time. Myles gets the armlock and pulls back.

Boa powers up to a standing switch but Myles holds on to double wristlock. Myles wrenches but Boa wrenches back. Boa uses his leverage but Myles uses the ropes to handspring and arm-drag Boa down! He arm-drags Boa more, then things speed up. Myles manages to hurdle the taller Boa and dodges the boot to handspring and dropkick! Fans fire up as Myles dribbles and shoots a three! But then Boa comes back! Myles gets Boa with a takedown and turns him to get the wristlock back. Myles wrenches the arm around to grind Boa down. Boa endures and works his way up. Myles wrangles him back down, grinning all the way. Boa still resists and works to his feet. Myles wrenches but Boa kicks the legs.

Boa whips then back drops, but Myles sunset flips. Boa rolls through to Penalty Kick, but Myles ducks it to roll Boa up! TWO, and Boa roundhouses Myles down! Fans cheer for that, and Boa looms over Myles. Boa toys with Myles now, then drags him up to give muay thai knees. He has Myles in a corner and hangs him up on the ropes, but Myles fights back with elbows. Boa kicks Myles in the back, then ax kicks him down! Myles is stinging as Boa covers, ONE! Boa drags Myles up and has an arm triangle to throw in more knees. Myles fights free but Boa is on him in the corner with even more knees! The ref backs Boa off, but Boa comes back with more kicks!

Boa runs in, but Myles blocks the kick! Myles grabs the leg but Boa blocks and steps through. Boa BOOTS Myles down, then runs side to side. Myles gets up but Boa gets him with a butterfly suplex! Cover, TWO! Myles still lives, but Boa shows no mercy. Boa has a rear bearhug to another arm triangle. Fans rally up as Myles endures. Myles works his way up and reaches for ropes. Boa drags Myles away and wrangles him back down. Myles refuses to stop there, and fights his way back up. Fans rally again, but Boa brings Myles down for an armbar! Myles makes it a cover, TWO! Boa buzzsaws Myles down!

Myles crawls to ropes and Boa waits for him to stand. Boa kicks Myles again, but still wants Myles to sit up. Myles eggs Boa back, and blocks the kick! Myles CHOPS the chest then CHOPS the leg! Boa is in the corner and now Myles fires off kicks on him! The ref backs Myles off and fans fire up, but Boa shoves Myles down. Myles speeds up to forearm Boa over and over! Myles ducks one kick to sweep the legs! Basement dropkick drops Boa! Boa flounders to a corner and Myles kips right up! Myles runs corner to corner, cyclone clothesline, the Destructo Disk! Boa is down and Myles climbs up top, fora three-point 450! The Midnight Star! Cover, Myles wins!

Winner: Jordan Myles, by pinfall; advances to the second round

Myles’ smile never stops! The real-life anime hero takes the next step towards his future, will his future be golden?

 

NXT Media catches up with Shayna Baszler.

The Queen of Spades is still NXT Women’s Champion after defeating Io Shirai both at TakeOver: XXV and in their steel cage match a few weeks ago. However, she’s heard what Head Baddie in Charge, Mia Yim, said last week. Shayna isn’t surprised people are talking about her, she has the biggest target. And Mia has a nice story, but it’s also the most common story in fight sports. “If I didn’t find this sport, I’d be in jail!” It’s going to take more than a story to impress Shayna. Plus, when you’re in the ring with her, you’ll always #TapNaporSnap. What will the HBIC have to do to get Shayna’s attention?

 

NXT hears from Keith Lee.

“So strange, to come to the realization that I’ve been here nearly a year.” The Limitless One showed up at TakeOver: Chicago II. He’s faced Freaks, Knockout Artists, and various athletic specimens NXT has to offer. But he’s never, ever been “the chosen one.” He has never been the guy people looked up and said, “We should put this company on his back.” But Lee has always been the one that ends up the guy. He came to NXT to prove he is limitless. He said everyone will #BaskInMyGlory. But things haven’t gone that way. Not to the effect he wanted. But Lee is ready to change it up in Year 2. Lee will reach the peak, Lee will reach the top, and Lee will become even more than limitless. Lee wants to be the one in NXT, he’ll have to become… Infinite!

 

NXT Media got an incredible announcement from William Regal.

The General Manager was just arriving as he told us what he has planned for next week. We’ve seen all sorts of superstars from all the WWE brands coming to face Kushida. It’s been NXT UK’s Kassius Ohno and 205 Live’s Drew Gulak. Next week, SmackDown’s Apollo Crews comes back to NXT to face the Time Splitter! Will the undefeated Super Junior be able to keep going against an NXT alumni?

 

And even bigger news!

Adam Cole finishes his BAYBAY Championship Celebration Tour and returns to Full Sail next week! And to celebrate that, he is having an NXT Championship match! Who will William Regal set up to face the Panama City Playboy? Will they catch Cole with his guard down?

 

NXT Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch!

While Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins are hanging out on Raw, and even while the British Brawler racks up bruises on 205 Live, they’re all still black and gold strong! Lorcan and Burch saved the Profits from the savage Forgotten Sons, and this is the champions’ way of returning the favor! Will it finally be 1-2-3 for the One Two Combination? Or will the #CurseofGreatness hold strong to the titles?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and the challengers offer handshakes. The champions take it, and fans cheer the good sportsmanship. Teams sort out and the Profits have their secret handshake before Ford starts with Lorcan at the bell!

Ford and Lorcan circle and tie up. Lorcan grabs the arm and wrenches to a wristlock. Ford rolls and handsprings through to reverse the wrench. Fans cheer but Lorcan fights his way up. Lorcan powers Ford to ropes but Dawkins tags in. Ford leaps over Lorcan and Dawkins hits Lorcan with a shoulder! Cover, ONE! Dawkins waistlocks and rolls Lorcan, having some fun with it. Dawkins floats to a facelock and both he and Ford are having fun taunting Lorcan. Lorcan fights his way up and wrenches to a wristlock. Tag to Burch and he takes the hand-off. Burch wrenches to a headlock and grinds Dawkins down. Dawkins pries at the hold, and gets his own headlock! Burch powers out but Dawkins hurdles over and again. Ford tags in and Dawkins whips Burch, the Profits double flapjack Burch!

Dawkins’ headbands come off as Lorcan runs in, but Lorcan gets a flapjack that splashes him down on Burch! The Profits shove Lorcan and Burch onto ropes, and then Dawkins lifts them both. Ford runs and leaps for a double leap frog special! The brawlers bail out as Ford tags to Dawkins. Lorcan and Burch regroup and cool off before Burch returns into the ring. Dawkins offers a handshake, and Burch takes it. To kick low! And throw EuroUppers! Burch goes to bump but Dawkins blocks to bump back. Burch boots Dawkins then hops up for a shotgun missile dropkick! And a kip-up! Fans are divided as Burch drags Dawkins over. Tag to Lorcan and the brawlers double Russian leg sweep! Cover, TWO! Lorcan keeps on Dawkins with a CHOP!

Tag to Burch but Dawkins fights back. However, two brawlers is too much, and they club Dawkins down into a double suplex! Burch covers, TWO! Burch keeps his eyes on Dawkins and drags him away from Ford. Fans rally as Burch fires off hands and stomps in the open corner. Burch backs off and drags Dawkins into a crossface! Dawkins endures as Burch cranks back. Dawkins rolls but Burch still holds on! Ford kicks the hold apart! That angers Burch, but fans are on Ford’s side. Burch takes it out on Dawkins with clubbing forearms. He rains down rights and Dawkins can only cover up. Burch backs off to hop up and leap. Dawkins dodges the missile dropkick! Both men are down and fans rally up. Burch and Dawkins crawl to their corners, hot tags to Ford and Lorcan!

Ford rallies on both brawlers with big lariats! Ford powers Lorcan up for a spinebuster, then dropkicks Burch down! He keeps going, back suplex for Lorcan! Kip-up and moonsault! Cover, TWO! Ford is frustrated but keeps on Lorcan. Tag to Dawkins and Ford whips Lorcan to a corner. He whips Dawkins in for the corkscrew splash. Ford adds his own, then Dawkins helps him for Sliced Bread! Cover, TWO!! Lorcan still lives and Dawkins is shocked! Dawkins drags Lorcan back over and tags Ford. The Profits mug Lorcan, then Ford says, “IT’S TIME!” Ford lifts Lorcan in the Electric Chair while Dawkins climbs. But Lorcan slips out and trips the Profits up! Tag to Burch as Dawkins goes down, shotgun dropkick on Ford! Then a corner clothesline and kick, feed to Lorcan’s Half ‘n’ Half! Burch adds a knee, then covers, TWO!!

Ford survives the onslaught and Burch is shocked. Full Sail fires up for Ford as Burch drags him up. Ford denies the tag but Burch throws him with a German Supelx! Dawkins tags in and clobbers Burch! But Lorcan blasts Dawkins with an uppercut! Ford shotgun dropkicks Lorcan, but Burch headbutts Ford! Dawkin SPEARS Burch, and all four men are down! The fans declare “This is Awesome!” as all four men stir. Dawkins and Burch bail out, leaving Lorcan crawling after Ford. Ford turns around and the two glare at each other. Lorcan CHOPS and CHOPS, then runs, into a mule kick! Ford front kicks then runs, but FLIES out onto Burch! Direct hit, but now Lorcan builds speed to DIVE into Dawkins’ haymaker! Dawkins SPINEBUSTERS Burch, and Ford adds his World Star Frog Splash! Cover from Dawkins, the Profits win!!

Winners: The Street Profits, Dawkins pinning; still NXT Tag Team Champions

Such intensity from both teams! But in the end, the Profits profit! But to “congratulate” them from the stage is the Undisputed Era’s reDRagon. Will Ford & Dawkins continue on with those titles all the way to Toronto? Or will O’Reilly & Fish take the next step towards the Undisputed Takeover of NXT?

 


 

My Thoughts:

A pretty hot episode for NXT this week. If there’s anything to prove how much better things are in NXT than the main roster right now, most specifically in terms of planning, it is Io Shirai’s Heel turn. The broadcast schedule makes this look like it’s been weeks, but in reality it was far less time, and yet they were ready with an entire new Heel entrance for her. Meanwhile, Sarah Logan returns to Raw after a few months yet still has to use the Riott Squad theme. That aside, Io Shirai has also come into this Heel persona so quickly, too. Though, I’m sure Stardom fans will let us know that this is how Shirai was and now she’s just getting to show us that. Either way, I’m really looking forward to where the #EvilGenius goes from here.

I love that Velveteen Dream had a press conference promo. We need more things like this, not even THE NXT Champion has had stuff like this before. Also the mere mention of Roderick Strong obviously points us towards a Dream VS Strong title match somewhere between now and TakeOver: Toronto, if not just in Toronto. Same goes for Shayna having Mia Yim mentioned in her interview promo. Both Dream VS Strong and Baszler VS Yim are going to be solid, but the builds still need some building before I can say if the challengers take the titles. The Killian Dain and Keith Lee promos were really good, and I really want to see where they’re going next. Dain’s was especially dark, referencing real events of Northern Ireland history.

The third Breakout Tournament match was really good, like the first two. Jordan Myles is still as big an anime fan as he was when he was ACH in ROH and NJPW, so it’s great to see him keep that here. It’s also great to see him win, Myles VS Garza next round will be great. Then the main event for the tag titles was great for being under 15 minutes. No offense to Lorcan and Burch, but I knew the Profits would retain. Lorcan is too busy in 205 Live to always be here in NXT so that was part of it. But I do like that the Profits are basically running the gambit of their TakeOver: XXV opponents, which is why reDRagon appeared to applaud. That match will be great, whether before or at TakeOver: Toronto. If anything, we need the Undisputed Era to all be in title matches at Toronto, so that they either win or lose all the belts.

My Score: 8.6/10


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

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

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

Time to see what else we have going on!

Ratings:

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

 

Results:

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

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

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

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

Dani Luna vs Steph DeLander vs Xia Brookside vs Rosemary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh Alexander vs Tracy Williams

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

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

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

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

This might be Ali’s best promo ever.

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

I do really like The System’s theme song. 

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Maclin vs Chris Sabin

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

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

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

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

 

Overall Score: 7/10

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

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

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


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

Look who finally decided to show up!

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Kyle Fletcher returns to ROH TV!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Athena VS Nikita!

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

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

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

Winner: Athena, by submission

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

 

Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.

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

 

Dalton Castle VS Nick Comoroto!

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

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

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

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

Winner: Dalton Castle, by pinfall

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

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

 

Mark Briscoe speaks.

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

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

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

 

Diamante VS Kiera Hogan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Kiera Hogan, by pinfall

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

 

BREAKING NEWS for Supercard of Honor!

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

 

Hikaru Shida speaks.

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

 

ROH World Television Championship: Kyle Fletcher VS Blake Christian!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


My Thoughts:

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

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

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

My Score: 8.7/10


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