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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (10/30/19)

Will Finn Balor tell us why?

Published

4 years ago

October 30, 2019

Steven Mitchell

Is NXT about to get RRRRREEEAL?

Finn Balor shocked the world when he attacked Johnny Gargano! And all he had to say after was that “The Prince” was back. What does this mean for NXT?!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Io Shirai VS Candice LeRae; Shirai wins.
Shane Thorne VS Bronson Reed; Reed wins.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: The Kabuki Warriors VS Team Kick; The Kabuki Warriors win and retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
Tyler Bate VS Cameron Grimes; Grimes wins.
Matt Riddle & Keith Lee VS The Undisputed Era; The Undisputed Era wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Poppy opens NXT!

“I Disagree” is the new hit that makes NXT rrrreal! But it even segues into “Scary Mask,” and the Evil Genius!

Io Shirai VS Candice LeRae!

Things are wild already as Poppy and the Evil Genius rock out in the ring. But Mrs. Wrestling cuts off the headbanging good time so that she and Shirai can settle things. With the NXT Women’s Champion still needing a contender, who moves one step closer to a second chance?

The bell rings and Shirai SLAPS Candice! So Candice DECKS Shirai! The chase is on outside the ring, but Candice catches up to Shirai at the ramp. She throws Shirai at the apron but Shirai tiger feints back! Shirai then DIVES! Direct hit takes Candice out at the ramp! Full Sail fires up as Shirai puts Candice in, but Candice DIVES right back! Candice drags Shirai up and into the ring and knees the shoulder back. Neckbreaker hotshot takes Shirai down, then Candice step-stool sentons! Cover, TWO! Fans are fired up as Shirai dodges Candice in a corner, only to get an elbow. Candice hops up, Shirai trips her up, draping code breaker! Shirai drags Candice back up to throw her across the way and stomp her down. Shirai stomps a mudhole but the ref counts. Shirai lets up, just to come back with grinding boots. And a swinging meteora! Shirai drags Candice to a cover, TWO!

Shirai keeps on Candice with a chinlock but fans rally up. Candice fights her way up but Shirai throws her down. Shirai basement dropkicks Candice back down! Fans duel hard as Shirai sits Candice up. Shirai wrenches the hair to simply toy with Candice. Candice gets up to throw haymakers! Shirai gives them back, then Alabama lifts, but Candice sunset flips! TWO, and Candice jawbreakers back! Shirai staggers, Candice tilt-o-whirls but Shirai handsprings through! Only to get Candice’s enziguri! Fans are fired up as Candice, bloody nose and all, brings Shirai up on the apron. Shirai resists the suplex, then throws hands and boots. Candice SLAPS back, so Shirai clubs her down. Shirai pulls on hair and even goes after that bloody nose. Shirai waistlocks but Candice elbows free. Shirai ends up back in the ring, and Candice heads up top. But Shirai uppercuts Candice down!

Shirai climbs up to join Candice, but Candice resists the superplex. The two fight up top and Candice shoves Shirai down! Candice adjusts, but Shirai trips her up again! Candice crashes and burns to the floor! Mrs. Wrestling is down while NXT goes picture in picture.

The referee checks on Candice’s bloody nose while Shirai catches her breath in the ring. Candice is okay to continue, but Shirai Tiger Feints her on the apron! Shirai shoves Candice back in, then springboard missile dropkicks her back down! Cover, TWO! Shirai is furious but she keeps on Candice with furious forearms and a rain of rights. But Candice catches her in a victory roll, TWO! Shirai mule kicks then DECKS her with a right hand! The ref checks again but Candice refuses to stay down. Shirai drags Candice up the rest of the way to throw another hand, but Candice counter punches! Candice brings Shirai up, but gets caught into the AIR RAID! Into buckles, then to the mat! Cover, TWO! Shirai is seething and Candice is crawling. Shirai aims, runs in, but misses the meteora! Candice throws big hands and CHOPS, only to wing into a CROSSFACE!

Shriai cranks back but Candice rolls it to a cover, TWO! Candice wrenches to a Russian leg sweep! And a grounded Octopus! Shirai endures, rolls it back to a cover, TWO! Candice lets Shirai go to kick low then run. Shirai dodges, they both crossbody! NXT returns to single picture as both women are down! Fans rally up and Candice throws more forearms, and a clothesline! Candice runs to basement dropkick Shirai into a corner! She goes back in, big back elbow! She snapmares Shirai down then hops up top, to get the tornado DDT! Cover, TWO!! Shirai survives and Candice can’t believe it. Fans are still fired up and dueling as Candice drags Shirai back up. She powers Shirai to a corner and then hoists her up top. Candice climbs up to join Shirai, but Shirai denies Ms. LeRae’s Wild Ride! Shirai turns around, DESCENT INTO KNEES!! Candice blocks the moonsault!!

Shirai staggers about while Candice catches her breath. Shirai is on Candice but Candice hits back. Candice fires off more, but Shirai cradle counters! TWO, SHORYUKEN! Armbar takedown, headscissors! Shirai squeezes tight while Candice endures, but Shirai traps an arm! Candice kicks with her legs to reach, ROPEBREAK! Shirai lets go and is losing her grip on her sanity. Shirai hurries out to find a CHAIR! The referee reprimands Shirai then snatches the chair away! Candice rolls Shirai, TWO!! Full nelson, pop-up, facebuster! SUPERKICK! Candice has Shirai on the chair, LIONSAULT! But Shirai dodges, Candice gets steel chair! Shirai covers, Shirai wins!!

Winner: Io Shirai, by pinfall

Her evil plot worked out in the end, and Shirai has another win over Mrs. Wrestling! Will the Evil Genius find her way back to the NXT Women’s Championship?

But Shirai won’t leave it at this! She rains down rights on Candice, but here comes Rhea Ripley! Rhea BOOTS the chair away from Shirai, then takes it for her own! Shirai runs away to avoid the chair shot! Fans cheer Rhea on, but will she be able to rip down the Evil Genius on the way to the title?

Finn Balor is here!

The spotlight shines on the Extraordinary Man, who has made NXT all about him. Finn takes up the mic as fans are divided. “It’s funny how things work out, isn’t it?” Two months ago, Finn is laying down “what’s supposed to be the hottest new thing in the business, just because he put on a new mask.” Finn’s taken his mask off and now he’s the hottest thing in the business! And yet, everyone has an opinion. Fans have opinions, the office has its opinions, the boys in the back have their opinions, “a bunch of Twitter tough guys out there on social media” are in the locker room when they should be in the bleachers with the fans. Finn doesn’t watch the business, the business watches him!

Which brings Finn to Johnny Gargano. “The Heart of NXT,” huh? Gargano, congrats on getting out of the hospital. Finn makes this very clear: If Gargano wants to go again, Finn will send him straight back. Then he won’t be Johnny Wrestling, he’ll be Johnny Watches Wrestling, “exactly the way it’s supposed to be.” Whether or not Finn answered the question, “Why?”, he just gave us all a reason why we should want to see him and Gargano face each other! Will “The Prince” ascend to the throne of NXT?

Shane Thorne VS Bronson Reed!

The Worst is back and is ready to do the worst to his opponent. But he and Aussiezilla have already had a go. Will things go the same way? Or will Aussie Strong Style get even?

The bell rings and Thorne DROPKICKS Reed right away! And then hits a corner calf kick! Reed sits down, and Thorne hits a CANNONBALL! Fans boo as Thorne aims at Reed. Reed LARIATS Thorne back down! And drops a senton! Fans rally up for Reed and he drags Thorne up. Thorne CHOPS but Reed doesn’t flinch. Reed CHOPS back, so Thorne CHOPS again. They trade more CHOPS, and Thorne starts stinging. Reed doesn’t slow down as he and Thorne just keep giving CHOPS! They speed up, even! Thorne slows down but both men are turning into ground beef. They won’t stop, and Reed gets an edge! Reed fires up but Thorne uppercuts! Reed clubs away his clothesline to hit a rolling elbow!

Reed runs but into a roundhouse! Thorne manages a SAIDO SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Thorne is frustrated but fans rally up as he gives Reed Yes Kicks. And No Kicks. Just a lot of kicks all over! Thorne shows no mercy as he just fires off, but Reed is just firing up! Reed blocks a boot to give a big right! Reed clotheslines, goes to a corner, and goes up and over Thorne to get a German Suplex! Reed Alabama lifts, for a DRIVER! Cover, TWO!? Thorne survives!? Reed is shocked, but he won’t let up. In fact, he brings the straps down! Reed goes to the top rope, but Thorne manages to kick him down! Thorne throws haymakers then climbs up to join Reed. Thorne throws slapping chops, hops up, but Reed SHOVES Thorne down! AUSSIEZILLA SPALSH!! Cover, Reed wins!!

Winner: Bronson Reed, by pinfall

The earth shakes and the Worst got bested by the Breakout star! Will Reed continue to crush it on his way towards a title?

Backstage interview with Team Kick!

Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox are excited to face the Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team Championships. They’re nervous, but in a good way. They’ve both overcome knee injuries, and are ready for Asuka and Kairi Sane. These two are ready to win the titles alongside their best friend, but will they be able to kick the Empress of Tomorrow and the Pirate Princess to the curb?

The Head Baddie in Charge is on her way back.

Mia Yim can do bad all by herself, but will she get back on track when she returns to Full Sail?

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: The Kabuki Warriors VS Team Kick!

NXT finally gets to see these historic titles come to Full Sail, and it will be courtesy of two great former NXT Women’s Champions! Asuka and Kairi have sharpened their edge on the likes of the IIconics, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, and even their manager, Paige! Will they use that edge to cut down Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox?

Fans are still happy to see Asuka and Kairi and cheer, “Welcome Back!” The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and fans duel as the teams sort out. Tegan starts against Asuka and fans sing, “Asuka’s gonna kill~ you~!” Asuka and Tegan circle and tie up, and Asuka headlocks to grind Tegan down. Tegan powers out but things speed up, and Asuka kicks the somersault apart! Asuka drags Tegan up and tags in Kairi. Kairi winds up and puts some stank on her CHOP! Tegan falls back, gasping for air, but fans want “One More Time!” Kairi gives Tegan another CHOP! Kairi eggs Tegan on and Tegan CHOPS! But Kairi CHOPS again. It’s a CHOP fight! Until Kairi stomps on Tegan’s foot and throws her down by her hair. Kairi drags Tegan up and whips but Tegan reveres to dropkick her down! Asuka runs in but Dakota dropkicks her down!

The Kabuki bail out but Team Kick double baseball slide. The Kabuki get clear, and Asuka decks Dakota. Tegan rocks Asuka but Kairi hits Tegan, and sends her into steel steps! Full Sail is all fired up while NXT goes to break.

NXT returns as Tegan fires back CHOPS on Asuka! Tegan traps Asuka’s arms and sweeps the legs to tag Dakota. Team Kick whip Asuka into the corner and throw forearms. Dakota sweeps the legs, and whips Tegan in for the CANNONBALL! Dakota covers, TWO! Kairi was ready if need be, but she backs off for now. Asuka gets up but Dakota arm-drags her around. Dakota snapmares and runs to Penalty Kick! Cover, TWO! Dakota grows frustrated while fans rally up and duel. Dakota runs to get around Asuka, and is on the apron as she kicks, into a wicked Dragon Screw! That bad leg is a target, Asuka hip attacks Dakota down! Tegan checks on Dakota while fans are fired up for Asuka. Asuka goes out to fetch Dakota while also intimidating Tegan. Asuka puts Dakota in, then stands on her head to toy with her. Asuka also gives Dakota furious and fast kicks to the face!

Dakota scrambles to ropes but Asuka has the legs, for a heel hook! Asuka tortures Dakota but fans rally up. Dakota endures and kicks at Asuka. Asuka kicks back, but Dakota gets an edge! Asuka just wrenches on the foot! Dakota reaches, Tegan coaches her on, but Asuka shifts to an ankle lock! Dakota stands, reaches, but enziguris, to whiff! Asuka stomps her down, then has her in a corner. Asuka fires forearms then wraps the leg on ropes! The ref counts and Asuka lets up at 4. Asuka brings Dakota over and tags in Kairi. The Kabuki Warriors mug Dakota but let up at 4. Kairi marches the plank, pokes at Tegan, and hits Dakota with the Sliding D! Cover, TWO! Kairi is a bit too cocky, but she goes into a Stretch Muffler! Dakota endures as Kairi also clubs at the hip and thigh. Kairi shifts to the figure four Deathlock!

Fans rally up as Dakota continues to endure. Kairi kicks away at the leg then drags Dakota back. Asuka tags in and the leg is again laced in the ropes. Asuka lets go at 4, then hooks the leg for a modified STF! Dakota endures while Kairi taunts Tegan. Fans rally and duel more as Dakota fights her way up. Dakota rolls Asuka up, TWO! Asuka boots Dakota down just inches from Tegan! Asuka has both legs now, and stomps Dakota, before pulling her all the way away. Kairi tags in then keeps between Dakota and Tegan. She eggs Dakota on but Dakota starts firing forearms. It isn’t enough, and now it’s a brawl! Kairi CHOPS Dakota down! Full Sail fires up as Kairi pulls on Dakota’s hair. She snapmares Dakota into a headscissor hold. Dakota endures the squeeze as fans rally again. Kairi thrashes about but Dakota pushes her way back. Bridging cover, TWO!

Kairi lets Dakota go to ax kick her down! Tag to Asuka, the Kabuki double knee smash Dakota down! Asuka toys with Dakota more, wanting to see the fighting spirit. Dakota fires forearms but Asuka just clobbers her back down! Asuka stays between Dakota and Tegan as she cravats, snapmares and kicks Dakota in the back! And again! Cover, TWO!! Dakota survives but Asuka won’t leave her be. Asuka puts Dakota against the ropes and pulls, but the ref pulls her off. Asuka kicks Dakota around more, and gives more fast kicks to her face! Fans still cheer as Asuka sits down and pulls back on Dakota’s leg! It’s almost a Calf Crusher! Dakota endures the pain while NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and now Kairi has Dakota in the Calf Crusher! She shifts to a cover, TWO! Kairi throws Dakota into the Kabuki corner and Asuka tags in to throw Dakota down. Asuka has the leg again, and hooks it for a standing deathlock! Dakota endures all over again, and then Asuka shifts to get the Boston Crab! Tag to Kairi, and she waistlocks Dakota, Asuka code breakers, to Kairi’s BLOCK BUSTER! Sliding wizard and jackknife cover, TWO!! Dakota survives the onslaught, but she ends up in Kabuki territory! Kairi throws forearms but Dakota fights back! Dakota throws elbows and forearms and then dumps Kairi out! Fans fire up as Dakota crawls, but Kairi gets around to intercept! But the scorpion kick takes her down! Both Dakota and Kairi crawl, hot tags to Asuka and Tegan!

Tegan rallies on Asuka and CHOKE SLAMS Kairi! Tegan runs into the corner, big uppercut for Asuka! Corner to corner, uppercut for Kairi! Another for Asuka! Another for Kairi! Tegan whips but Kairi reverses, but Tegan still uppercuts Asuka! Tegan sends Kairi into Asuka then enziguris Asuka down! Tegan climbs up, BIG crossbody! Cover, TWO!! Asuka survives but Tegan won’t lose her focus. Fans rally for Team Kick as Tegan takes aim, but the Shiniest Wizard is turned into a KNEEBAR! Tegan endures, Asuka thrashes about, but Tegan fights her way up to her feet, and gets an ARMBAR! Asuka flails now, but Kairi ax kicks her free! Dakota BOOTS Kairi! But Asuka counters Dakota’s kick to a German Suplex! Tegan SUPERKICKS Asuka! Full Sail is loving “NXT! NXT!” as all four women are down!

The teams regroup while fans rally. Tag to Dakota, and Dakota runs to rally on Asuka with furious forearms! Swinging knee strike!Dakota goes Around the World for the boot! Fans fire up again, and Dakota drags Asuka up. Kairi distracts the ref, Asuka escapes the fireman’s carry to MIST!! ROUNDHOUSE! Tag to Kairi, Asuka hip attacks Tegan! INSANE ELBOW!! Kairi makes sure to hide Dakota’s face as she covers! Kabuki Warriors win!!

Winners: The Kabuki Warriors, by pinfall; still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions

The Empress and the Princess hold onto the gold! With a sinister edge and malicious mist, will their reign be the biggest of these young titles?

But wait, are those the Horsewomen? Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir mock Team Kick while heading down to the ring. They flank the ring as Dakota is still blinded and Tegan is still sore. But Tegan attacks first! She gets Shayna down but Jessamyn and Marina go after her 2v1! But Tegan fights out, only to get Shayna’s step-up knee! Shayna kicks Dakota out of the ring, and then goes after Tegan’s arm! But here comes RHEA! The Mosh Pit Kid already saved Candice from Shirai’s violence, she looks to do the same for Tegan. Tegan tackles Marina and Jessamyn out of the ring! But wait, Shirai just attacks out of nowhere!!

Shirai wants payback on Rhea, but here comes BIANCA BELAIR?! The EST and the Evil Genius beat Rhea down, but Candice returns! Candice throws Shirai into railing, but Bianca runs Candice over! Rhea BOOTS Bianca, and decks the Horsewomen! Shayna tries to sneak up but Rhea is ready! The Queen of Spades backs off to let Rhea into the ring, and fans want to see this fight go down. Rhea tackles Shayna and rains down rights! But Bianca, Shirai, Candice, the Horsewomen, they all run in! But so does Team Kick! The referees hurry in, and William Regal appears on the upper deck! He shouts for these forces to be separated, and it is Candice, Rhea and Team Kick left in the ring while the rest are outside. Fans hope this means, “WarGames~! WarGames~!” Regal says his simply solution to this is… WARGAMES!! A Women’s WarGames match!? Fans want to see this!

Rhea suddenly boots a security guard down! She doesn’t want to wait, she wants to fight tonight! The lines have been drawn, but what happens when all these combustible elements are locked inside the double-cage?

Tyler Bate VS Cameron Grimes!

The Big Strong Boy was just saying hey to the Original Bro, but the Country Caveman took offense. He also didn’t like getting tricked by the Bop ‘n’ BANG combo. Will the young man from Moustache Mountain show Grimes he isn’t ready for the inaugural United Kingdom Champion? Or is this the Breakout moment he’s been looking for?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Bate wristlocks and wrenches but Grimes slips through to back drop. Bate lands on his feet to trip Grimes and get a foot. Grimes rolls but Bate cartwheels through, and Grimes is surprised! Fans cheer as Grimes gets up and ties up with Bate. Grimes wrenches and pulls hair to bring Bate down. Bate endures the armlock and works his way up, but Grimes wrenches harder. Bate rolls and slips out of the hold to get Grimes back with the wristlock! Grimes grits his teeth as Bate steps over to straddle the arm. Bate wrenches but Grimes powers Bate to a corner. Grimes swings on Bate but Bate arm-drags him down! Grimes kips up and hooks Bate’s nose! He powers Bate to a corner but Bate dodges the punch to arm-drag again!

Bate keylocks but Grimes gets up to facelock. Bate slips out to arm-drag again, but Grimes reaches up to headscissor. Grimes drags Bate down, but Bate works his way out with a kip-up! Things speed up, Bate handsprings and hurdles then dropkicks Grimes down! Grimes staggers up but into the fireman’s carry! And the Airplane Spin! Bate gives Grimes a short trip before setting him down and dropkick’ing him out! But Grimes gets in as Bate builds speed, tilt-o-whirl powerslam! Cover, TWO! Bate survives taking a spin of his own while NXT goes to break.

NXT returns as Grimes dodges Bate, only to run into a boot! Bate hops up, but leaps into Grimes’ arms. Bate tries to elbow free of the waistlock, but Grimes throws him into the corner first. Bate goes up and under, but Grimes back flips to get behind Bate for a DEAD LIFT GERMAN! Bridging cover, TWO!! Grimes keeps his cool as he runs and rams his knee into Bate’s head! And again! Cover, TWO! Grimes grinds a knee into Bate’s head while torturing the arm very much like the Bruiserweight would. Bate endures and works his way up, but Grimes wrangles him back down. Fans rally up as Bate endures and fights his way up. Bate powers Grimes into a corner but Grimes chinbars him to a takedown. But then Bate BOOTS from the mat! Bate gets to a corner and boots back to also knee lift! He hops up, flying uppercut hits!

Grime staggers but Bate rallies! Bate gives more European Uppercuts, then whips Grimes corner to corner. Bate runs in for another big uppercut! And an exploder! Bate kips up as fans cheer for the “Big Strong Boy!” Standing shooting star! Cover, TWO! Grimes survives and bails out. Bate takes aim and builds speed, but Grimes is in again. Bate waistlocks, Grimes standing switches, but Bate hops up onto Grimes’ shoulders! Spinning HURICANRANA! Cover, TWO!! Grimes still lives and fans are loving this! Bate grits his teeth as he stands back up. He drags Grimes into the underhooks, but Grimes powers out. Bate still lands on his feet, and puts up Bop, to get Grimes’ SUPER FOREARM! Grimes still walks into BANG! Bate runs, rebound- COLLISION COURSE! The Spanish Fly hits, Grimes covers, TWO!! Bate survives again and Grimes can’t believe it!

Grimes drags Bate up and scoops, but Bate slips out to O’Conner roll. TWO, Bate rebounds to the LARIAT! Jackknife cover, TWO!! Both men are down but fans are still rallying. Bate brings Grimes up again, but Grimes powers him around to ropes. The ref calls for the break, Grimes drops down, but Bate has his legs! Bate drags Grimes back, waistlocks, for his dead lift. But Grimes elbows free, only to miss the clothesline. Bate clotheslines Grimes out and runs, but he sees Grimes getting in again, so he hits the ROLLING KICK! Grimes wobbles, Bate runs to FLY! Direct hit from the tope conjilo! Fans are fired up as Bate puts Grimes in, but is that Killian Dain? Why is he talking trash to Bate? Bate gets in, to get the CAVE-IN!! Cover, Grimes wins!!

Winner: Cameron Grimes, by pinfall

And the Beast of Belfast attacks Bate with a senton! This must be revenge on Pete Dunne through his British Strong Style brother! CANNONBALL into steel steps! “You tell your friend, Pete Dunne, we have unfinished business!” The message was sent, but how will it be received by the Bruiserweight?

NXT profiles Angel Garza.

Representing the Garza Dynasty, which includes the great Hector Garza and even his cousin, Humberto Carrillo, family is the most important thing in Garza’s life. Garza wants to follow in his uncle’s footsteps to make Hector proud, to make the family and future generations proud, and to show the world the greatness of Angel Garza.

Breaking news regarding the Women’s WarGames match!

Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley have been named team captains, and their interviews on this announcement can be found at CBS Sports’ website.

Matt Riddle & Keith Lee VS The Undisputed Era!

After Roderick Strong survived the titanic Triple Threat, the Limitless One was a target of an Undisputed beat down. Wanting payback, Lee recruited the Original Bro to help him in this fight. Will the #LimitlessBros make reDRagon #BaskInTheirGlory? Or will it simply be Total Annihilation instead?

The teams sort out while fans sing “Oh~ Bask in His Glory~, BRO!” Lee and Kyle are ready to start, but at the bell, Fish attacks Riddle! Lee was ready for Kyle’s kick and grabs him with both hands! But Fish kicks Lee’s legs and now reDRagon attack Lee together. They double whip, but Lee crisscrosses them into each other! Lee shoves reDRagon together, and hurdles over both! Then he double crossbodies them down! Fans are thunderous already with that one! Lee has Fish now and wrenches to a whip. Kyle saves Fish, but Lee sees them going for the low bridge. He tosses Fish then DECKS Kyle! Fish ducks under and bails out to regroup with Kyle. They go around the way, but Riddle is there with kicks! Fish backs off, but ends up in the ring with Lee. Lee runs Fish over then tags in Riddle.

Lee hauls Fish up for Riddle to CHOP! Fish is stinging, but now he gets the Grizzly Magnum DOUBLE CHOP! Kyle runs in, but he gets a Grizzly Magnum, too! And a SPEAR from Riddle! Fish gets fed to the JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO! Fish survives but fans are chanting “Ri~ddle~! Ri~ddle~!” while NXT goes picture in picture.

Riddle grits his teeth as he looms over Fish. He brings Fish up for forearms and puts him in the corner. Riddle CHOPS Fish then tags in Lee. Fish hits back, but Riddle says that was a mistake. Fish keeps trying, but Lee ROCKS Fish with that left! Lee brings Fish up to wristlock and wrench. Fish throws back elbows but Lee lifts him up with one arm! Fish fights back and tags in Kyle, but Lee just runs Kyle over! Lee wrenches Kyle to a wristlock but Kyle throws forearms. Lee lifts Kyle now! Kyle keeps hitting back but Lee just lifts him again. Fish runs in but Lee easily bumps Fish down with a shoulder. Then he suplexes Kyle onto Fish! Lee brings Kyle over and tags in Riddle. Riddle gives Kyle kicks but Kyle kicks back. They brawl but Riddle gets the edge, until Kyle kicks the knee out. Kyle hurries to tag in Fish, but Fish just runs into Riddle’s forearms!

Riddle kicks but Fish counters and retaliates as NXT returns to single picture. Riddle answers back but fish slips around to forearm and kick. Riddle counters with a gut wrench suplex! He holds on to gut wrench again! Kyle runs in but he gets a gut wrench suplex! Fish runs Riddle over with a back elbow and drags him to the Undisputed corner. Tag to Kyle and Kyle fires off kicks and knees. Kyle tags Fish again, and Fish throws big hands. Riddle CHOPS back but Fish just throws more forearms. Tag to Kyle, and reDRagon double suplex Riddle down. Cover, TWO! Kyle knees and elbows Riddle form all sides, then runs to ram a knee into Riddle’s ribs! Fans are divided as Kyle drags Riddle over. Tag to Fish and he senton atomicos! Cover, TWO! Fish brings Riddle back up for knees, then back suplexes Riddle down! Cover, TWO!

Fish keeps Riddle away from Lee with a sleeper hold and body scissors. Fans rally and duel as Riddle fights his way up. Fish is a backpack as Riddle stands, but Fish knees Riddle in the back. Fish drags Riddle up but Riddle fires off strikes, to get around for a sleeper hold of his own! Fish backs Riddle into buckles and tags in Kyle. Fish runs in but is put on the apron. Riddle dodges and Kyle’s boot gets Fish! Kyle hurries after Riddle for a leglock! Riddle SLAPS and ax kicks over and over, but Kyle drags Riddle away. Riddle is up, but he can’t reach Kyle with his fists, so he jumps up to kick! He’s free, but Fish sweeps Lee’s legs! The ref reprimands Fish but Kyle forearms Riddle. And hits a running BOOT!

Tag to Fish, and reDRagon hauls Riddle up. But Riddle fires off kicks on them both! Kyle catches one kick, but Riddle breaks free to DOUBLE knee trigger! Then he runs, but into double pop-up kicks! Kyle brings Riddle up, CHASING THE DRAGON! Fish covers, but Lee breaks it up! Fish tags Kyle and Kyle grabs Riddle with a guillotine. But Riddle powers up again! Fish runs in to hit Lee, but that only angers him. Riddle slips out, boots Fish but Kyle German suplexes! Riddle lands on his feet! He dodges the kicks to tag in Lee! And Lee rallies on reDRagon! Shoulders and elbows, and then Lee gives Kyle a corner splash! A corner splash for Fish, and then he runs at them both. He busts through the kicks to double clothesline them down! Full Sail fires up as Lee DOUBLE back drops reDRagon!

Lee drags Kyle up into position, but Fish runs in. Lee elbows Fish away but Kyle slips out. Fish runs in but Lee pops him up, only for Kyle to sweep the legs! Fish gets a seated senton for free! Kyle tags Fish in and Fish runs, into a POP UP SLAM from Lee! Lee sneers as he goes up top, but Kyle joins him. Lee pushes Kyle away and MOONSAULTS, but flops! Ax ‘n’ SMASH, then Fish manages a SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Lee lives but Kyle has the cross armbreaker! Fans rally as Lee fights his way up and around. Lee dead lifts Kyle with that one arm! Kyle pulls harder but Lee just powers through, to POWERBOMB! Both men are down, hot tags to Fish and Riddle! Riddle rallies and leaping forearms Fish down. Riddle blocks Kyle’s kick into the PELE! Riddle handsprings to forearm Fish to a BROSPLODER! Then a Brosploder for Kyle! Broton for Fish! Broton for Kyle!

Riddle gives a Penalty Kick to Fish then German suplexes him away! But here comes Adam Cole and Roderick Strong! Riddle forearm Cole away, then triangle knee triggers Strong! Riddle runs at Kyle but is put on the apron. Riddle hits Kyle away, and Penalty Kicks Cole! Kyle gets dumped out, and now the entire Era gets a CORKSCREW SENTON! Riddle puts Fish in, slips around, reel out for the Final Flash Lee POUNCES Cole into Strong!! Riddle powerbombs, but into TOTAL ELIMINATION! Cover, reDRagon wins!!

Winners: The Undisputed Era, Fish pinning

And deja vu, they go after Lee! They beat him down like piranha, but here comes Tommaso Ciampa! Ciampa has the crutch and he WRECKS Strong! He SMACKS Kyle and JABS Fish! Cole is all alone so he runs away. Kyle runs in but gets a knee! Ciampa stomps away on Kyle while Cole regroups with Fish and Strong. Ciampa feeds Kyle to the Final Flash! And then Lee gets to give Kyle the trophy lift, to TOSS him onto the Undisputed Era! Full Sail is loving this, but look at what Cole left in the corner. Ciampa sees “Goldie,” and tells her she’ll have to wait a little longer. “Daddy’s going to war!” Is the Blackheart going to join forces with the Bro and the Limitless One if it means taking down the Undisputed Era?

My Thoughts:

A really great episode to finally give us some real WarGames progress! The women’s matches were clearly connected, and in a great way I didn’t expect. Shirai wins against Candice, but again not the cleanest way. At first, we think it’ll just be a set-up for Shirai VS Rhea, #1 Contender’s match. Then we get an amazing women’s tag title match for Team Kick and the Kabuki Warriors. Obviously that mist was going to show up, and it was done in another very clever way. That brawl after was amazing, it was so great to see Rhea basically be the magnet that brought out Bianca Belair and Io Shirai. This wasn’t quite the Women’s WarGames I imagined, but this is still pretty great. I assume a Face like Mia Yim joins Team Ripley so that it is 5v5 with Team Baszler, which is the three MMA Horsewomen, Bianca and Shirai. Mia also has history with Shayna, and I could see both sides having dysfunction since so many want after Shayna’s title.

Reed VS Thorne was a pretty fun filler match, though this could be the beginning of a feud for the two Aussies. I was still wondering why Thorne wasn’t just going through the Breakout tournament superstars, but maybe he’ll focus on Reed now. Grimes VS Bate was great, but I suppose we should’ve seen Killian Dain getting involved. It also seems interesting of the connection with Dain and Grimes, Grimes is always the one benefiting from Dain’s appearances. This definitely has to get Dunne’s attention so that he can go after Dain. And if need be, send Trent Seven over. British Strong Style VS Dain, Grimes and Damien Priest, the only other superstar with connection to Pete Dunne right now. Finn Balor’s promo was pretty great, and it essentially goes after the push, and then lack of push, he got on the main roster. Balor VS Gargano is going to be amazing to say the least.

Then the main event, what a great tag team match. The ending announcement weirdly said the Undisputed Era’s Fish & O’Reilly were still NXT Tag Team Champions, but I don’t remember anyone saying anything about this being for the titles. In fact, commentary said this wasn’t for the titles at all, so the ring announcer must’ve been a little confused. Either way, Strong and Cole getting involved should’ve also been easy to see coming. Ciampa helps Riddle and Lee out, and I wonder if WarGames III would be up for giving us two WarGames matches. All they’d need to do for Team Ciampa is add Velveteen Dream. This way it’s #WinnersTakeAll for the titles, Ciampa getting “Goldie” back while Dream gets the North American Championship, while Lee and Riddle might become the tag champs. This would be something to really give WarGames III the oomph to outdo Survivor Series (again).

My Score: 9/10

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 4.25.2024

We just got done with Rebellion, and Under Siege is two weeks away! Gotta see how these dots connect!

Published

16 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Andrew Balaz

Rebellion had quite a few returns, Mike Santana, Sami Callihan and Broken Matt Hardy. All three of these guys could easily be main event players, and its nice to mix up and expand what felt like a rather small pool of potential challengers.

Under Siege is only like 2 weeks out, so we’ll see how the dots connect in such a short period of time.

.@AJFrancis410, Rich Swann, and rap legend @BunBTrillOG are IN THE HOUSE Meanwhile, @joehendry announces he will deliver an apology to Fir$t Cla$$ NEXT WEEK on #TNAiMPACT! pic.twitter.com/4GNe2xWfyU

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 26, 2024

Ratings:

Mike Santana vs Myron Reed w/Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz: Santana wins via Spin the Block – ** 1/2
#1 Contender: Frankie Kazarian vs Josh Alexander: Josh wins via Grapevine Ankle Lock – ***
ASH by Elegance vs Xia Brookside: Xia wins via School Girl Roll-Up – ** 3/4
Sami Callihan vs The Good Hands: Sami Callihan wins via Cactus Driver ’97 – SQUASH
Eddie Edwards w/Alisha Edwards & Brian Myers vs Nic Nemeth: Eddie wins via Boston Knee Party – *** 1/4

Results:

Did @NicTNemeth say BROKEN? @MATTHARDYBRAND has arrived in the iMPACT Zone! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/HbkUangt6e

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 26, 2024

A weird opening that is just framed to put Nemeth and Hardy together against The System. Feels a little awkward, but who knows how it will play out.

.@JordynneGrace vs @miyu_tjp NEXT WEEK on #TNAiMPACT will now be for the Knockouts World Championship! pic.twitter.com/YnKZjb9yjx

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 26, 2024

Mike Santana vs Myron Reed w/Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz

Ahh I didn’t really pay attention to Santana’s theme at Rebellion, but its pretty damn cool. Good stuff.

Rascalz blindside Santana early, but the heel advantage doesn’t last more than a few moves. Santana whips Myron from corner to corner, hits a few Hip Attacks before Myron finally dodges one and starts using his unique offense and agility to his advantage. Matrix dodge, into an Leaping Outside Back in Slingshot Codebreaker. Some more offense and Santana powders to the ramp, Myron jumps over the rope and tries a Flying Cutter, but Santana blocks it, turns things around, gets pushed forward and hits the Rolling Cutter. Santana takes out the Rascalz, heads back into the ring, Myron tries to catch him unawares but eats the Spin the Block off the rope run! Santana wins fairly quickly.

Maclin’s music hits, he tries to employ the help of The Rascalz to attack Santana, but as soon as Maclin positions himself to get in, The Rascalz bail and flip off Maclin. Maclin makes it out of the confrontation relatively unscathed, but at least we know where he’s going for Under Siege probably.

OH FUCK ME WITH RUSTY KNIVES. Because Cardona is hurt Kon is paired with SDL, and she just challenges Jordynne and PCO to a tag match. WHY!? STOP IT. This is hot garbage.

Josh Alexander comes out…I wonder who’s Super Finisher he’s gonna conveniently kick out this time? Brian Myers? Frankie Kazarian? Rich Swann? Because yes, I’m still annoyed that Hammerstone has been in TNA for half a sandwich, he already connects with a Super version of his finish on tacks, and that’s not a finish. Oh Kaz’s music hits. Okay, so time for Josh to kick out of Fade to Black or Flux Capacitor. Kaz talks smack, says he won his match too so he should have a say in who’s number one contender. Josh challenges him, Kaz says not right now, but a referee runs out and says the match is official.

#1 Contender: Frankie Kazarian vs Josh Alexander

Kaz throws his jacket on Josh’s head, and attacks him with some strikes before Josh fights back and throws Kaz out. Commercial break, we see Kaz misses his Apron Guillotine, Josh goes for the Low Crossbody but Kaz dodges and Josh goes flying. Kaz starts throwing some chops and claws at the cauliflowered ears of Josh. Russian Leg Sweep from Kaz for a near fall. Josh swings wildly and Kaz ducks the strike and levels Josh with a Lariat.

Josh blocks a Vertical Suplex attempt, but Frankie pulls off a Fisherman’s Suplex after a few overhead strikes for a near fall. Josh stands up and connects with a straight right, rocks Kaz, Back Body Drop, into a Charging Forearm, Rolling Senton, 2 count! C4 Spike attempt countered into a Back Stabber and then Chicken Wing, but Josh fights it off, rolls through and into an Ankle Lock, Kaz kicks off and into a Head and Arm Cradle for a near fall and then the Guillotine Leg Drop into Slingshot DDT spot from Kaz for another 2 count!

Fade to Black, but its fought off, Big Boot but then Kaz counters the next move with a Power Slam into the Springboard Guillotine Leg Drop, but Josh grabs the Ankle Lock! Locomotion German Suplex time from Josh, Halfhatch Suplex after the Germans, floats over for a 2 count! C4 Spike attempt again, but Kaz fights it off, dumps him over the top rope, slingshots him in and into the Cutter for a near fall for Kaz! After the 2 Kaz grabs a chair and chain, the referee stops the chair of course, so he tries the chain, EY runs down and grabs the chain so Kaz pulls the Eddie Guerrero and the referee admonishes EY, but doesn’t DQ Josh. So as Kaz is busy laughing at EY, Josh picks the ankle, Ankle Lock with the Grapevine, Kaz taps.

Tensions are sky-high between @alexhammerstone and @JakeSomething_! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/LLCUJOCy7H

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 26, 2024

ASH by Elegance vs Xia Brookside

Both are jawing at each other and then throw hands before Xia gets the upper hand with a Headscissors from the Top Turnbuckle, Charging Knees, a Flurry of Kicks, but when the ref forces some space in the corner, ASH is finally able to dodge and work over Xia with her Twisting Body Splash, a few choking moves, a corner Stomp into a Snap Suplex for 2. ASH is in charge elegantly, but the referee keeps forcing space on both of them when they go for corner attacks. Xia manages to take advantage a little, but ASH regains control, kicks Xia up the ramp and then lands her Cartwheel Back Elbow up the ramp. It actually looks pretty cool executed like that.

Headlocks and Hair Pulling to keep Xia down and using energy to kick out. ASH is getting frustrated but Xia is remaining persistent. ASH goes back to the Headlock, but Xia fights up, Jawbreaker, Back Elbow, Kick to the gut and Drop Toe Hold sends ASH face first into the middle buckle. Xia rips off 4 Double Knee Smashes to the back of ASH’s head into her Flying Crossbody for a close 2! Xia pulls her up, but ASH spins out, then Xia slips it, but ASH kicks her in the chest and deposits her to the outside and demands a count from the referee. Iceman puts Jeweled Knuckles/Rings on ASH’s hand, the referee catches her, removes the stuff from her fingers and Xia hits the School Girl Roll-Up for the flash win.

Fraud has thrown the Ballot Box Battle into chaos, but also paved the way for an explosive showdown between @TheTreyMiguel and @The_Ace_Austin NEXT WEEK to determine the #1 Contender for the X Division Championship! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/lYHrtgNrc3

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 26, 2024

Sami Callihan vs The Good Hands

So the Good Hand Jobs are about to do their job to Sami. I’m just gonna assume Sami beats the hell out of both and wins with a Cactus Driver ’97. If anything interesting happens I might actually cover it, but come on now.

.@SteveMaclin has a proposition for @FrankieKazarian #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/XY6lMdmSWo

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 26, 2024

Kaz makes a Metallica reference with the “Wash Your Back So You Won’t Stab Mine”…and Sweet Amber is the only good song on St. Anger. So…I ain’t mad.

Eddie Edwards w/Alisha Edwards & Brian Myers vs Nic Nemeth

A little early ground wrestling and headlocks for control from both men. Nothing super flashy to start until we get to the rope run and Nemeth goes for the Flying Body Press to drop Eddie. Before Nemeth can follow up, Lish grabs his foot. Nic does have his brother Ryan in the crowd, trying to get chants going and do the old school ‘power up the babyface’ thing, but Eddie has been in control since Lish got involved. Simple offense, chokes, strikes, Snap Suplexes, Knee Drops, simple yet effective. But then Eddie ducks his head too early, Nemeth kicks him in the face, bounces his head off the buckles a few times, Dropkick sends Eddie reeling to the corner, Nemeth starts the 10 Count Punches but Myers hits the apron to distract and Eddie manages to slip the situation and push Nemeth to the floor.

Commercial break happens, Nemeth is trying to fight back with Chops, but a Kitchen Sink from Eddie puts Nemeth on the floor again! Clubbing blow from Eddie, but Eddie then misses the Hip Attack in the corner and Nemeth counters with the Rude Awakening into the 10 Count Rain of Elbows. Fame Ass-er miss, Eddie tries something but Nemeth turns it into that hesitation DDT for 2! Tuning up the band starts to build and Eddie powders to avoid it. Nemeth throws Eddie back in, goes to the top, but Eddie crotches him, rises up and hits the Superplex into Tiger Driver for 2! Eddie starts mocking with Tuning Up the band but Nemeth hits his own Superkick into an Olympic Slam for 2!

Both men just trade strikes Fighting Spirit style, Eddie says “Always Trust the System” and Nemeth shuts him up with a Headbutt. Danger Zone is blocked, Boston Knee Party gets ducked, they level each other with Lariats! Myers and Ryan Nemeth start fighting to distract the referee, Moose hits the ring and hits Nemeth with the belt. Eddie lands Boston Knee Party and The System wins again!

Overall Score: 6/10

A lame opening segment, a squash match, ASH by Elegance getting her first loss, and a weird way of just pulling the number one contender out of mid air makes for an awkward show. Also Kon still be involved in, literally anything, is negative. However, I can say there was a ton of stuff thrown at the wall this episode, so there’s a chance that some things landed better with other people than myself. The ballot segments were amusing, they overused the “I need to talk to you Santino” gimmick a bit much and personally I feel like having Jake versus Hammerstone is booking yourself into a weird corner.

But hey, the main event was fun, Nemeth getting laid out to the point that there could be a story reason to take him out of the Under Siege match. Kaz with the Metallica reference was pop worthy and I guess its a lot of ‘let’s see where it goes’ kind of angle creation. So it wasn’t complete trash, but its definitely a wait and see episode.

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (4/25/24)

Champions need challengers!

Published

20 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Steven Mitchell

The Queen is coming for her crown!

Athena & Billie Starkz are the top champions in the ROH Women’s Division, but Queen Aminata’s coming after them! Who will she target first?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Isiah Kassidy VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes; Zay wins.
Six Man Tag: Top Flight VS The Dark Order; Top Flight wins.
Anna Jay VS Allysin Kay; Anna wins.
Johnny TV w/ Taya Valkyrie VS Will Austin; Johnny wins.
Six Man Tag: The Mogul Embassy VS MANDERS & BEEFTANK; The Embassy wins.
Yuka Sakazaki VS Leila Grey; Yuka wins.
ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Ground Match: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Outrunners; The Kingdom wins and denies The Outrunners a title match.
Taya Valkyrie w/ Johnny TV VS Laynie Luck; Taya wins.
Six Man Tag: Lance Archer & The Righteous VS Jon Cruz, GPA & Ren Jones; Archer & The Righteous win.
Abadon VS Nova; Abadon wins.
Triple Threat: Blake Christian VS AR Fox VS The Beast Mortos; Mortos wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Isiah Kassidy VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes!

Brother Zay and the Commander of the Skies are coming down from the high of competing against Rob Van Dam on April 20th, but they’re both ready to get back up. Will Kassidy earn his shot (shot shot) at a championship? Or will the AAA Cruiserweight Champion be aiming for ROH gold?

The Code of Honor is upheld, but Zay has his fingers crossed! Zay trips Komander at the bell, says he’s too smart, then he steps on Komander’s dropdown to say “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” and “SUCK IT!” Komander keeps cool, he and Zay tie up, and Komander headlocks. Zay pulls on the mask, powers up and out to hurdle, but then Komander steps on him! Komander mocks “SHOTS! SHOTS!” Zay runs up, Komander avoids the boot to then wrench, wrench and mule kick a leg! Kmoander steps over, rolls through, then rolls again, to a HALF CRAB! Zay endures, fights around, ROPEBREAK! Komander lets go and Zay stands back up.

The fans rally, Komander runs in but is put on the apron. Zay runs in but into a slingshot BOOT! Zay comes back but Komander goes up and headscissors Zay into buckles. Komander comes back to springboard, wheelbarrow, but Zay HOTSHOTS Komander and then throws him down! The fans boo but Zay says they don’t teach that at school. Just follow Zay and he’ll get your right. Zay then smothers Komander with his towel! The ref reprimands, Zay lets off and Komander sputters to a corner. Zay bumps Komander off buckles, CHOPS him, then stomps Komander down. Zay says “SHOTS! SHOTS!” as he gives stomp after stomp.

The ref counts, Zay lets off at 4 and dusts his shoes off. Zay goes back to scuff Komander, taunt him, but the fans rally up for Komander. Zay scuffs Komander more, eggs him on, but Komander fights up to fire hands! Zay ducks a roundhouse but not the HEEL KICK! Zay leans on ropes, Komander runs in but Zay puts him on the apron. Komander gets up but Zay triangle jump STUNNERS! Komander flops to the floor, Zay scowls and goes out after him. The fans rally, Zay backs Abrahantes off, and the fans boo. Zay goes back for Komander, SMACKS him off barriers, then grabs the chair.

The fans boo, Zay says watch this, it’s about to be an 8K. Zay runs and uses the chair to LAUNCH, into barriers! Komander avoids disaster, puts Zay in the ring, and he hurries to a corner. The fans fire up as Komander springboards, but Zay moves! Komander rolls through, ducks ‘n’ dodges then RANAS! The fans fire up while Zay bails out. Komander builds speed and WRECKS Zay with a dropkick! Then ASAI MOONSAULT and down goes Zay! The fans fire up, Komander drags Zay up and in, then he springboards again, for a SWANTON BOMB! Cover, TWO! Zay stays in this as fans chant “DOS! DOS! DOS!”

Zay goes to the apron, Komander storms up and stands him up. Zay shoves Komander away, goes up the corner, but Komander runs up! Zay anticipates and GAMANGIRIS! Zay goes up to SUPSER SUSNET FLIP, but Komander flips through!! The fans fire up and Zay is shocked! Zay still BOOTS Komander, fires forearms, but Komander bobs ‘n’ weaves to SLAP, UPPERCUT and power up! Zay turns Komander around but gets a SHOTEI! Komander then jumps up top POISON-RANA! The fans fire up again and Komander runs, but into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO! Or as the fans remind us, “DOS! DOS! DOS!”

Zay says Komander’s done wasting his time. Zay whips, Komander reverses but Zay reverses back to scoop, only for Komander to tilt-o-whirl sunset flip! TWO, but Komander tries a side roll sunset, TWO! Zay escapes, Komander dodges his haymaker and waistlocks. Zay switches, Komander switches back, but Zay grabs the ref! LOW BLOW MULE KICK!! The fans boo as Zay gets away with that one! Abrahantes protests but the ref can’t call what he didn’t see! Zay blows a kiss, before the INVERTED TWIST OF FATE! Cover, Zay wins!

Winner: Isiah Kassidy, by pinfall

Brother Zay didn’t break rules but he did find a loophole to DELETE Komander’s momentum. Will Zay soon have a WONDERFUL ascension to the top of ROH?

ROH hears from Bullet Club Gold.

It was backstage at AEW Dynasty this past Sunday that the Bang Bang Gang unified the AEW and ROH World Trios Championships! Jay White says, “Today, our destiny, fulfilling our destiny by building our Dynasty! Y’see, I’m full! I’m full of that feeling when I get to say, I told you so! When I came to AEW, joined forces with The Gunns, I said the Gunns were money! Brought them in along with Juice Robinson, to Bullet Club GOLD. I said I would bring you gold, and boys, we’re running out of space. Because we’ve got gold a plenty, haven’t we, boys? Cuz I’m the mother effin’ Catalyst of Professional Wrestling! I told you so!”

Austin says their backpacks are heavier on the ride home, but that extra weight just reminds him that the Bang Bang Gang runs this Trios ish! Colten says they like to have fun before and after, but during? They don’t take no ish! There’s this saying around here, “Restore the Feeling.” That’s something for the young guys to get on TV, but guess who are never mentioned? The Gunns! Is it because they’ve been in too many main events? Is it because they’ve been tag team world champions? And now they’re AEW & ROH Trios Champions! The Gunns are the best damn team in the world! White is the best singles man in the world!

And tonight, they are the BEST trio in the world!! And if you’re not down with that, they’ve got two words for ya: GUNS UP!! The Bang Bang Gang is firing on all cylinders, but will they be able to shoot down those who take aim at them?

Six Man Tag: Top Flight VS The Dark Order!

Speaking of the trios championships, Action Andretti, and the brothers Martin get their shot at the Bang Bang Gang this Saturday! Will Top Flight pick up speed going into that Collision? Or will Evil Uno, John Silver & Alex Reynolds prove they are worthy contenders?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the trios sort out, and Darius Martin starts against Johnny Hungy. The bell rings, the fans rally and the two circle. The fans rally for “JOHNNY HUNGY!” as the two tie up. Darius wrenches, wristlocks, but Silver spins and fireman’s carries for the takeover. Silver has the cording hold but Darius fights up. Silver wrenches but Darius spins, slips around, waistlocks, spins Silver and cravats for the neck wrench. Silver endures, powers up and out, but Darius rolls over the dropdown. Darius sweeps a leg to cover, ONE! Darius turns Silver’s sweep into a cradle, TWO!

Silver gets up but Darius arm-drags him back down. The fans cheer, Darius wrenches Silver and tags Action. Action runs to LEAP FROG ATTACK the arm! Action wrenches Silver, tags Dante, and Dante goes up to AX HANDLE the arm! Dante clamps onto the arm, digs a knuckle into Silver’s ribs, or was it a tickle attack? Tag to Darius and Dante snapmares Silver. Darius runs to basement dropkick! Cover, ONE!! Silver stays in this but Darius stays on him. Tag to Dante, Top Flight reel Silver in but the rest of Dark Order save him from the double suplex! So Action jumps in and Top Flight TRIPLE SUPERKICKS!

The fans fire up while Uno and Reynolds spill back out. Action and Darius aim, DOUBLE PLANCHA but Uno and Reynolds DECK them outta the air! Dante brings Silver up but Silver fights the half nelson to then whip Dante into the ropes! Silver then runs up, Uno & Reynolds join in, TRIPLE DROPKICK! Silver then waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX Dante into a bridging cover, TWO! Silver tags Reynolds and he short arm LARIATS Dante! Cover, TWO! Reynolds brings Dante up, bumps him off buckles, then tags Uno. Uno CHOPS Dante, then snapmares him to stomp him down! The fans rally for Uno as he tautns Action.

Uno goes back for Dante but Dante throws body shots. Uno CLUBS Dante, bumps him off buckles, and tags Reynolds. Silver holds Dante in whiel Reynolds whips Uno for the SPLASH! Uno goes again, but Dante dodges, goes up and over Reynolds, hot tag to Action! The Sight to See rallies on the Dark Order! ELBOW for Uno! BOOT for Silver! ELBOW for Reynolds! Uno kicks low, whips, but Action handsprings to DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up as Action kips up, and he runs in at Reynolds in a corner. UPPERCUT! Uno runs in but the SPLASH is sent into Reynolds! Uno staggers away, Action DECKS Reynolds!

Action aims, slingshot and SPLIT LEG but he has to bail out as Reynolds moves! Action just uses that to roll and PELE Uno! SPANISH FLY on Reynolds! Cover, Silver breaks it! Darius tosses Silver out but Silver ROCKS Darius! Darius drops down but Dante runs in and uses Darius as a step, POETRY IN MOTION! Silver falls, Reynolds dodges Darius to RAM Dante! Dante comes back, Darius helps him get up and over, then Dante helps in the TORNADO DDT! Darius sets Reynolds up for the STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, Uno shoves Dante onto it! Uno then CHOPS Darius down and goes to his corner.

Reynolds crawls over, hot tag to Uno! Uno fires forearms on all of Top Flight! Uno winds up, but Dante JUMP KNEES! Darius mule kicks! Action KICKS, Darius BUZZSAWS! But then Silver & Reynolds drag the Martins out! Uno dodges Action, tells him to STOP, then ROCKS him! The rest of Dark Order get in, Reynolds spins Action before the TRIPLE ROLLING ELBOWS!! Action wobbles, Uno reels him in, and Silver gives Reynolds the BOOST to take out the Martins! PILEDRIVER for Action! Cover, TWO!! Action survives and shocks the Dark Order! Uno cools off, tags Silver in, and Silver tags Reynolds.

The Dark Order surrounds Action and the fans rally up. They stand Action up, hoist him up, and Silver builds speed, but the Martins trip Silver! Darius drags Silver out, Action gets away and Dante baits Uno. Uno runs in, Dante goes up and over to JUMP KNEE Reynolds! GAMANGIRI for Uno, then Action SUPERKICKS! Dante DIVES to take out Silver, Darius steps in to COMPLETE SHOT Uno! Action and Darius have Reynolds for the double pump handle, DOUBLE LIGHTNING SPIRAL! Cover, Top Flight wins!

Winners: Top Flight, by pinfall

Action, Dante & Darius are flying high and heading for Collision, will they take those unified World Trios Championships away from the Bang Bang Gang in the blink of an eye?

Backstage interview with Athena & Billie Starkz.

Lexy Nair is with the ROH Women’s World and Women’s Television Champions, and says “Ladies and gentlemen, we are calling an Emergency MEM, a Minion Empowerment Meeting.” The Fallen Goddess asks the Minions why they’re here, and Minion #400,237.75 knows why. This is because of Red Velvet and Queen Aminata. They decided to stick their noses in Athena’s moment. The main event of Battle of the Belts, live on TNT, the first time the Overlord has been on live TV in over a YEAR. And Aminata put her hands on Athena, put Athena on her head, and proved that she is nothing more than “a hot piece of porcelain hussy garbage.”

Billie says not to forget about Red Velvet. Velvet acted all high ‘n’ mighty, but she just forgot Billie hasn’t beat her yet. Lexy says then it seems there is some unfinished business. The champs bring Lexy in for an uncomfortable double side hug, and Athena says “Bestie” is right. There is unfinished business. And since MIT is a nonprofit, they’ll give a “scholarship to the biggest ass-whooping Queen Aminata and Red Velvet have ever seen. Got it?” Athena tells Queenie and “Blue Velvet” to either step up or step out. Challenge issued to the Queen and the Chef, but are the Overlord and her sidekick about to get cooked?

Mark Sterling speaks.

“Some people get into professional wrestling because they need to. You haven’t needed anything in your entire life. You have an unlimited amount of resources at your fingertips. Money, culture, knowledge. You wanted to excel at this business, so you got the best training, the best workouts, the best diets, the best gear, the best moves. If it’s not the best, it’s simply not you. But the wisest man doesn’t think he’s the best until he’s surrounded by the best. And now, we all are. You are Ariya Daivari. And you are a Premier Athlete. We are the Premier Athletes.”

The Premier Athletes are here in person.

Sterling talks to his stable and tells them the beginning of phase two was a success. They wanted to assert dominance over ROH, and he would say message sent. However, they were not aware that the message would be sent to ROH World Champion, Mark Briscoe, to Dalton Castle, and half of the ROH men’s locker room. It took SIX men to stand face to face to these three. They’ve got Ariya back and more pissed off than ever. They’ve got National Champion, Josh Woods. And they’ve got Tony Nese in peak, physical performance. Now, they all know The Infantry wasn’t personal. They were just in the line of fire.

The Infantry is just on a long list of people who do not deserve the opportunities. Opportunities that belong to these three physical specimens! Because these are The Premier Athletes. When and where will Sterling’s stable finally break through to that next level?

Backstage interview with Griff Garrison & Cole Karter.

Lexy is now with Maria Kanellis’ baby boys and says they haven’t had the best luck as of late. What’s next? Karter isn’t sure. They keep getting opportunities, but they keep failing. Karter recently had a match against Christopher Daniels, and he lost! Griff says Karter thinks that’s bad, but Griff lost his shot at the ROH World Championship. Griff has faced Mark Briscoe twice in his career, and he’s 0-2. Karter’s match wasn’t even for a title! Griff had so much more on the line! Maria then walks in and sees her boys are disappointed. Well, Mama is disappointed, too. They both could’ve done much better in their matches.

But every loss is an opportunity. Griff was in the ring with THIRTEEN TIME ROH World Tag Team Champion, Mark Briscoe! Karter was up against Christopher Daniels, a legend! Maria’s been in the ring with both of those men, and they have so much experience. That is what Griff & Karter gain every time they’re out there. Every single loss is an opportunity. And everyone around here is always jealous of the abs and the looks, and it’s great that they are. But eventually, they’ll be jealous of what these two do in the ring. And eventually, these two will get back her championships, the ROH World Tag Team Championships.

Maria leads the way, but does anyone wanna tell her that that would mean her baby boys going up against her husband, Mike Bennett?

ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Ground Match: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Outrunners!

Speaking of Mike Bennett, he and Matt Taven are still champions after the big assist from Wardlow at Supercard of Honor. But will the Kingdom need their War Machine again real soon? Or will they be able to handle Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum in 10 minutes or less?

The fans rally up for the Outrunners already while the Code of Honor is upheld Mega Powers style. The teams then sort out, and though Taven is confused, Bennett steps up and starts against Truth. The fans chant “TAVEN SUCKS!” but Taven just eggs the Melvins on. Truth and Bennett tie up, then Truth wrenches to wristlock. Tag to Turbo, he takes the handoff, and he nods as he wrenches and wristlocks. Bennett knees low, flexes on Turbo, then wrenches to an ELBOW BREAKER! Bennett wristlocks, says this is old school wrestling, but Turbo powers up! The fans fire up as Turbo rolls, handsprings, and kips up! Turbo then BOPS Bennett on the head!

The fans cheer, Turbo tags Truth, and Truth wrenches to wristlock. Truth grinds the arm, whips, but Bennett reverses. Taven trips Truth up while Bennett’s all up in the ref’s face! The fans boo and Turbo protests but Bennett dropkicks Truth down! Bennett mocks the old school posing then takes a bow. Tag to Taven, he CHOPS Truth in the corner. Taven CHOPS again, digs his boot in, but the ref counts. Taven lets off to taunt Turbo, and Bennett gets a cheap shot on Truth! Bennett drags Truth up by his hair, the ref sees that and reprimands, but Taven ROCKS Truth. Taven whips, but Turbo trips Truth to actually save him from the crossbody!

Taven tumbles up and out of the ring, Truth gets up to tag Turbo! Truth then runs and Turbo holds ropes up, BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK! Bennett runs up, is sent out, and The Kingdom regroups. The fans fire up for Turbo as he fires up, then PLANCHAS! Down goes The Kingdom and Turbo is all revved up! Turbo gets in the ring, shakes the ropes, then tags in Truth. The Outrunners coordinate, to spin and pose! The fans fire up but The Kingdom CLOBBER The Outrunners from behind! The fans boo but Bennett flexes. Bennett brings Truth up, CHOPS, and now fans chant “BENNETT SUCKS!”

Bennett CHOPS Truth, puts him in the corner, and tags Taven. Bennett feeds Truth to a BOOT, adds the BOSTON BAYONET, then Taven LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Truth is tougher than that, but Taven argues with the ref. The ref defends his count, so Taven brings Truth over to ropes. Taven CHOKES Truth but the fans boo. The ref counts, Taven lets off at 4, and Taven soaks up the heat. Truth sputters but Taven tags Bennett. The Kingdom mugs Truth, then Bennett keeps Truth from Turbo with a snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Truth stays in this but Bennett stays on him with a chinlock and stretch. The fans rally as Truth endures.

Truth is red in the face but he fights to his feet. But Taven BLASTS Turbo! Bennett throws Truth by his hair! Turbo storms in but the ref has to stop him. Turbo is upset but Bennett stands on Truth’s face! Bennett clamps onto Truth with a chinlock and grinds him down with a knee in the back. The fans fire up, we pass five minutes as Truth fights up, but Taven runs at Turbo again! Turbo ROCKS Taven first this time! Truth then hits a BIG back suplex on Bennett! The fans fire up, Turbo is feeling it, and Truth crawls over! Truth staggers ot his feet, hot tag to Turbo! Turbo rallies on The Kingdom with big haymakers!

The fans fire up as Turbo scoops and SLAMS Taven! Then he scoops and SLAMS Bennett! Scoop and SLAM for Taven! Scoop and SLAM for Bennett! The fans fire up and Turbo drops an elbow! And another elbow! And then he winds up, flexes, and JUPM ELBOW DROPS! Taven runs up but Turbo kicks! Turbo reels Taven in, flexes again, and hits a BIG suplex! Turbo points to Truth, Truth tags in, and Truth goes up! FLYING FOREARM on Bennett! The Outrunners hurry to get Bennett up, but Taven ENZIGIRIS Truth to stop Boot Camp, er Vice City, or whatever they were calling it! Bennett shoves Turbo into Truth then rolls Truth up, with tights! The Kingdom wins!

Winners: The Undisputed Kingdom, by pinfall (denies The Outrunners a title opportunity)

Taven grabs the belts to celebrate and Bennett says that was too easy. But then the ref suspects shenanigans! Did Bennett pull tights? Bennett defends his innocence, as does Taven, and the ref drops the issue. Will The Kingdom do anything and everything they have to in order to stay champions?

Red Velvet & Queen Aminata speak.

The Chef and The Queen are backstage, and Velvet tells Athena, “There you go again. Stirring up the pot. Oh my gosh, we ruined your moment~! I’m done with you. Billie? You wanna hang with the big girls? You wanna get in big girl business? Then bring it on. Yes, I haven’t forgotten I beat you, twice. And I’ll do it again, and this time, I’m a beat you like your mama never did. You know why? Cuz I don’t roll with minions. I roll with royalty.” Aninata says that’s right. And Athena, oh, they feel so sorry for “ruining” the moment. Actually, Aminata would do it again and again and again. And wanna know why? Because Queen Aminata does not respect Athena as a champion!

Athena has ZERO honor! And no one knows better about honor than The Queen. And Velvet says, “Y’know what, Queen? I’m looking for a fight. Are you looking for a fight?” Aminata is definitely ready for a fight. Velvet says it is time to cook, eat, leave no crumbs, and take out the trash! This dynamic duo is ready to tear down the Forever Champion and her little buddy, will they take the gold right off Athena & Billie?

Backstage interview with The Infantry.

Lexy is now with Trish Adora, Carlie Bravo & Captain Shawn Dean, and we’ve seen them get on a roll. How are they continuing the momentum? Carlie is so glad she asked. Have no fear, you know The Infantry is here. Dean says yes, they are here. And there’s been nothing but targets on their backs. They said they’re the most popular team, and people have been after them. Carlie does realize now that they had those OG Ops, then those really big Ops, and last week, there’s Ops they didn’t even know about. But let’s not forget those really old Ops, the- Oh wait, The Outrunners walk in. Turbo & Truth are feeling good. They may not have targets on their backs, but they’ve got some guns!

Wait, wait, wait. Are they wearing brightly colored camo?! Okay, first they take the Infantry’s move, now they’re copying the swag? What’s next? Trying to take Adora and their homes? What the what, son? Dean has Carlie calm down. He’s always got great ideas. He does? Yes, because next week, Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida, they take this to where it all began! Finally, Infantry take The Outrunners to where they belong, and that’s Boot Camp! Hold on, The Outrunners have been using camo since The Cow Palace. Dean has to hold Carlie back on that one! Turbo has a better idea! Outrunners VS Infantry, Daily’s Place, where it all began!!

WHAT!? Didn’t they just- Fine, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Oh yeah? The Outrunners will do Infantry one better and THEY will accept! Let’s roll out! Copy that! WHAT!? Stop copying them, Outrunners!! But will Dean & Carlie finally get through the delusional duo and make them find their own schtick?

Backstage interview with Johnny TV & Taya Valkyrie.

Lexy is with Mr. & Mrs. TV Ready and notes the season finale of Johnny Loves Taya just dropped. How are they feeling? Amazing~! Everyone loves their show, they worked so hard on it for months. Ten episodes, the grand finale, it couldn’t have gone any better. And think about it: awards season! The acceptance speeches, the red carpets, the fashion moments. But in sneaks Aaron Solo. That sounds fun! Though they would’ve won more awards if they had this face on the show. Maybe next season? Johnny says maybe Aaron would’ve been on the show, if he supported it once. He didn’t tweet about it once! All their real friends did.

Uh, Aaron is the Retweet King! Especially those first three episodes. Aaron and Johnny argue but Taya has them calm down. Taya runs the socials for the show, and she can confirm, Aaron did retweet. Oh, well, thanks, bro. Yeah, man! Remember QTV? The handshake? They do the handshake, right down the rocket ship taking off. Aaron says see? They’re bros. Before Johnny Loved Taya, Johnny Loved Solo. Uh… No. Aaron is a loser! TV Ready people do not hang with losers. Remember how his name used to be S O L O W? They took the W away cuz he keeps getting L’s! He’s 0 and THIS CENTURY! Get a win already!

Aaron says fine, if that’s what they want, he will win. And he’ll prove to both of you that Aaron is TV Ready! Aaron heads out, and Taya says it’ scute that he’s so confident. Not that it’ll work out. And they got the last word. Aaron then says “Bye” from offscreen, so Johnny says, “Adios.” Aaron has bet on himself, but will he win out?

Triple Threat: Blake Christian VS AR Fox VS The Beast Mortos!

All Heart, The Whole Fox’n Show and the evolved Black Taurus are among the fastest, toughest and hungriest competitors around, and they’re all looking for that golden opportunity. Will Blake be rolling into NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament? Or will another big name prove they’re a big deal?

The Code of Honor is upheld between Fox and Blake, but not Mortos. The bell rings, Mortos stares down Fox and Blake. Fox runs in to RAM Mortos but bounces off! Blake RAMS Mortos but also bounces off! They both run up, but he runs them over! Fox & Blake both kip up, but Mortos choke grips them both. Mortos shoves Blake away, but Fox flips through the choke slam! Blake & Fox DOUBLE SUPERKICK Mortos down! Mortos bails out, Blake and Fox coordinate, and Fox runs. But then Blake sweeps the legs! Fox ends up on ropes, Blake runs to BASEMENT 619! The fans boo but All Heart also has some brains.

Blake aims from the apron, springboards in and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Fox flounders to a corner, Blake runs in, but Fox puts him on the apron. Blake RAMS into Fox, slingshots, but Fox goes out to then slingshot SENTONS! The fans fire up, Fox suplexes for ANARCHY! Blake bails, Mortos LARIATS Fox down! The fans fire up as Mortos roars, and Mortos drags Fox up. Mortos suplexes, Fox slips free to waistlock but Mortos switches. Mortos shoves, follows, then rolls off Fox’s back! Mortos SOBATS, KNEES, ELBOWS and snapmares, to then NECK TWIST! Then SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!

Fox survives that onslaught but Mortos roars again. Mortos drags Fox up, wrenches and grabs a leg, for a SHIN BREAKER! Fox writhes, Mortos gets legs and steps through, and Mortos ties Fox up for a NAVARRO DEATH ROLL! Fox endures the leg lock, but Blake DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS Mortos! The fans fire up and Blake smirks as he runs in at Mortos. Mortos BOOTS Blake, SLING-DOGS, then CRUCIFIX DRIVERS! Blake wobbles, Mortos whips to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Blake survives but Mortos snarls. Mortos drags Blake up, UPPERCUTS him down, and Blake flounders to a corner.

The fans cheer as Mortos drags Blake back up. Mortos reels Blake in to back suplex, but Blake lands out! Blake dodges in the corner, then whips to ropes. Mortos reverses but Blake handsprings, wheelbarrows, SPLASH 182! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Mortos and Blake stir while Fox returns. The fans rally, Fox and Mortos stand first and Fox throws a haymaker! Blake adds a haymaker, he and Fox pinball Mortos around! They put him in a corner, throw more hands, then Fox goes up to rain down fists! Mortos shoves Fox away so Blake rains down fists. Mortos shoves him away, Fox returns to A-LIST LARIAT!

Mortos slumps down, Blake adds a LOW CROSSBODY! Fox skins the cat to DROPKICK Mortos, and then Fox goes to the apron. The fans fire up as Fox goes up, but Blake ROCKS him first! Blake goes up, brings Fox up, but Mortos adds on! The fans are going nuts already for the SPANISH FLY BOMB!! Cover on Blake, TWO! Cover on Fox, TWO!! Mortos snarls but he drags Fox back up. Mortos trophy lifts Fox, but Fox slips free to BOOT! Mortos tumbles out to the apron, and Blake SPEARS him down! Blake hurries to build speed so he can DIVE! Mortos stays up!? So Fox FLIES! Down goes Mortos and the fans fire up!

Fox puts Mortos in but Blake aims first! Springboard 450 SPLASH! Fox adds the SWANTON BOMB! But then Blake TOSSES Fox to cover Mortos, only for Fox to break it! Fox has had it with Blake being so sneaky, and TOSSES him out! Blake is on the apron, he ROCKS Fox, but Fox stops the slingshot! Fox has Blake in ropes, step-up DRAPING DDT! Roll through, but Mortos reels Fox in! Scoop and MORTOS DRIVER!! Cover, Mortos wins!

Winner: The Beast Mortos, by pinfall

Blake and Fox couldn’t say on the same page, and that allowed the minotaur of lucha to take the win! Will nothing stop The Beast Mortos from stampeding his way to a championship opportunity?

My Thoughts:

A good episode of ROH here at an hour and 38 minutes, but that made for quite a bit of filler. I did like the Six Meaty Men Slapping Meat Tag match of Mogul Embassy VS 1 Called Manders, BEEF and Calvin Tankman, but of course The Embassy won. Good return matches for Johnny and Taya, but I liked their promo with Aaron Solo better. It was a good use of continuity bringing up the failed QTV to pivot into a new story for Johnny TV now that Dalton Castle is moving on. Good promos from Mark Sterling, but a bit redundant again to have him hype up Ariya Daivari, then for him to talk directly to Ariya and the others.

Another confusing thing was the promo from The Infantry and Outrunners. Well, the promo wasn’t confusing, the timing was. Perhaps it was a victim of poor pacing as we’ve seen all over AEW & ROH. But I do appreciate we’re finally seeing these two teams have it out for ROH at Daily’s Place “next week,” aka prerecorded sometime this week. Outrunners had a good match with The Kingdom but of course The Kingdom won. But we’re getting an interesting detail where Maria wants her new boys, Griff & Karter, to go for those ROH World Tag Team Championships while her old boys, Bennett & Taven, still have them. Some sort of Kingdom Civil War angle in the works here?

Really good stuff with Zay winning by going to new lows, and really good Six Man Tag to give Top Flight momentum going into their title match with Bang Bang Gang. Really good promo from Bang Bang Gang and of course White & The Gunns are going to retain. And at least they did just what I was hoping by having a promo from Bullet Club Gold on ROH so that it counts as them being on this show. Just needs to keep happening, maybe with some in-person appearances. Not even matches, just BCG watching other trios fighting it out because they’re scouting, aka foreshadowing, new opponents.

Great main event Triple Threat but also a fast one, Mortos with the big win over Fox and Blake. While there’s something brewing for the ROH World Championship with Mark Briscoe being around Dalton Castle and The Premier Athletes, maybe Mortos can find himself in the world title scene for the next ROH PPV. And then great promos from Athena & Billie as well as Velvet & Aminata. We’re definitely getting a tag team match that will end up earning Velvet a shot at the Women’s TV title and Aminata a shot at the Women’s World title, and those will be awesome matches.

And if either of the champs is losing, I’m actually thinking it’s more Athena losing to Aminata than Billie losing to Velvet. I’ve said it before, Aminata’s proven herself worthy, and if she wasn’t gonna be inaugural Women’s TV Champ, might as well make her the woman that dethrones the undefeated Athena.