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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (11/18/19)

Raw heads for Survivor Series Weekend!

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Will The Architect burn down El Idolo?

With Survivor Series just under a week away, Seth Rollins is raring for a fight! And he’s willing to give up his spot on Team Raw for it! Will he stay Raw’s Team Captain when Andrade has Zelina Vega up his sleeve?

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair VS The IIconics; Lynch & Flair win.
  • Karl Anderson w/ The OC VS Humberto Carrillo; Carrillo wins.
  • Bobby Lashley w/ Lana VS No Way Jose; Lashley wins.
  • Seth Rollins VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega; Rollins wins and is part of the Survivor Series Raw Men’s Team.
  • Akira Tozawa VS Buddy Murphy; Murphy wins.
  • Erick Rowan VS Alex Malcom; Rowan wins.
  • Kevin Owens VS Drew McIntyre; No Contest.
  • Natalya VS Asuka w/ Kairi Sane; Asuka wins.
  • Raw Tag Team Championships: The Viking Raiders VS Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder Randy Orton & ???; No Contest, The Viking Raiders retain the Raw Tag Team Championships.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Man is here!

Becky Lynch holds her Raw Women’s Championship up high, ready for the Survivor Series Triple Threat coming! And fans are fired up to see her in Boston! Becky tells “ya little snakes,” Bayley and Shayna Baszler, that if they’re here, they should just show themselves. They’re running around, yelling about brand supremacy. Becky doesn’t give two bullocks about brands! If they’re wanting a fight, let’s fight! Why wait for Survivor Series when they can end this tonight?! “Because after all, what better place for an Irish person to fight than right here in Boston?” Becky waits, but instead she gets the IIconics! Peyton Royce and Billie Kay are back and ready in in red. They’re “so sorry to interrupt.” But talking about Survivor Series, what were they going to do? Stay silent? For those who haven’t heard, the terrible news is that the Raw Women’s Team snubbed the IIconics! Just a terrible oversight, really.

But “listen up, toots.” The IIconics are the future, and the- Who cares about the future? Becky knows it is her and Charlotte, “tethered together forever” to go against them, but Becky wants both IIconics!  But before anything can happen, Charlotte Flair makes her appearance! Becky wants them all to herself? Doesn’t want to tag with Charlotte? Well the feeling is mutual, but the powers that be say they have to. And guess what, Charlotte has a match at Survivor Series as team captain for the Women’s Triple Threat Elimination Tag! “So, Becks, shall we?” But wait, here comes Samoa Joe?! The Samoan Submission Machine is obviously not here to compete right now, between the cast and the suit. But what is he going to do while the Man and the Queen battle the IIconics?

 

Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair VS The IIconics!

Raw returns and the IIconics just rush Charlotte and Becky! They stomp away but the ref restores just enough order for the IIconics to bulldog Becky off Billie’s knee! The IIconics then throw Becky into buckles! And oh yes, Samoa Joe is on commentary! With Dio Maddin still out after standing up to Brock Lesnar only to get an F5 for it, Joe takes over alongside Vic Joseph and Jerry Lawler.

Back to the ring, Charlotte fights back on Peyton! Peyton hits back then whips, Charlotte reverses but Billie tags in. Peyton scoops but Charlotte elbows her away. Charlotte runs at Billie to get a hotshot! Heel kick from Peyton Billie covers, TWO! The IIconics tag again, and double wrench, kick and kick! Then they stomp and pose on Charlotte’s back! Peyton toys with Charlotte, but Charlotte throws a big right hand! Peyton powers Charlotte into the corner, Billie tags in and the IIconics mug The Queen! “You need to realize that we are the future!” Charlotte DECKS and CHOPS the future! Billie rolls Charlotte up, TWO! Charlotte trips Billie, has the leg, and gets the Figure Four, right to the FIGURE EIGHT! Peyton runs in, for a BECKSPLODER! Billie taps, Charlotte and Becky win!

Winners: Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch, Flair by submission

The frenemies are still strong together, and get a win over former Women’s Tag Team Champions. Will they one day find their way back to those tag titles?

But wait! Shayna Baszler and her Horsewomen are attacking the IIconics! The Queen of Spades dares the Queen and Man to fight, so they fight! This is a 3v2 and Shayna kicks Becky down to KNEE her down! Jessamyn and Marina have Charlotte down after a flurry of fists and stomps, then they get out of the ring. Becky and Charlotte regroup, to chase after! Security tries to keep the peace, but even King wants to “Let Them Fight!” Charlotte and Becky are backed down to ringside, until Becky DECKS a guard! Joe likes the #StraightFire and so does Boston, but it seems Becky will have to wait until Sunday. Will The Man finally get to slap the head off the NXT Women’s Champion at Survivor Series?

 

Backstage interview with Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins.

The Major Bros got a huge win in Germany and are now challenging for the Raw Tag Team Championships. Their entire careers have prepared them for this. But them, the Authors of Pain come by… Akam and Rezar HEADBUTT and BODY SLAM and just all around brutalize the Major Bros! Rezar and Akam talk down to them in their native tongues, more or less saying Ryder & Hawkins don’t deserve the tag title match tonight. But then, if Ryder & Hawkins can’t compete, who will?

 

Karl Anderson w/ The OC VS Humberto Carrillo!

The Machine Gun goes solo right now as The OC fires back. Styles states something for the record, “so all of you idiots can understand it.” Styles would love to defend his United States Championship against Humberto Carrillo, but Humberto disrespected the champ! Gallows agrees. And when you disrespect one member, you disrespect all members. That’s why “Hot Karl Mother Lovin’ Anderson” is going to do the beating down! That’s a party! They’re already the Best Tag Team in the World, but they’re going to teach Carrillo a lesson. But will it be Anderson who learns a thing or two from Ultimo Ninja?

The bell rings and Carrillo ties up with Anderson. Anderson clubs and kicks Carrillo into a corner then rakes the eyes! Anderson stops to whip Carrillo corner to corner, but Carrillo goes up and over and then arm-drags Anderson! Carrillo uses the ropes to fly for another arm-drag! Fans fire up as Carrillo dodges, goes up the ropes and leaps for a headbutt! Anderson flounders but Carrillo puts him in a drop zone. Carrillo climbs but Gallows drags Anderson out. Carrillo stares the OC down and the ref reprimands them, but here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are watching out for their amigo, and then Carrillo FLIES! Carrillo bowls over the OC and is fired up as we go to break!

Raw returns and Carrillo brawls with Anderson. Anderson uppercuts Carrillo then whips him corner to corner hard! Gallows taunts Carrillo as Anderson CHOPS him! Styles applauds as Anderson throws haymakers. Anderson brings Carrillo up to scoop slam, then covers, TWO! Anderson keeps on Carrillo, but Boston rallies up. Carrillo fights back but Anderson clubs and whips to run Carrillo over! Cover, TWO, and it’s back to the chinlock. The Profits coach Carrillo, fans rally up, and Carrillo fights back again. Anderson cranks and drags Carrillo down! Carrillo endures and fights his way up to fight out with body shots. Anderson uppercuts again and has Carrillo in the corner. Carrillo elbows back, then boots Anderson down, to shotgun dropkick him further! Fans fire up with the Profits as they cheer Carrillo.

Carrillo hits a running uppercut, snapmares and basement dropkicks! Somersault moonsault! Cover, TWO! But Carrillo keeps his cool as Anderson crawls to a corner. Carrillo runs in, but is put on the apron. Carrillo SLAPS Anderson away, then climbs up, leaping crossbody! Cover, TWO! Anderson escapes and Carrillo can’t believe it. The OC are worried but the Profits are cheering, Carrillo springboards, into a SPINE BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Both men are down but Anderson is getting up. Fans rally for Carrillo as Anderson brings him up. Anderson lifts, but Carrillo huricanranas to send Anderson into the post! Anderson staggers out, into a springboard enziguri! Carrillo puts Anderson in the drop zone but Gallows lurks nearby. Styles distracts and Gallows hotshots Carrillo! Anderson cradles but the Profits turn it around! Carrillo wins!!

Winner: Humberto Carrillo, by pinfall

The referee couldn’t keep up, and the Profits beat the OC at their own game! With the momentum still on his side, is Humberto Carrillo going to grab gold in the near future?

 

Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.

The Architect has had his ups and downs lately, so what is with accepting Andrade’s challenge for the Survivor Series spot? Well what else was he going to do? He would not be a good leader if he backed down from a challenge! Boston has elite talent, such as a certain football quarterback. Rollins is a leader who leads by example. He admires Andrade’s talent and his international career. But this isn’t Monday Night Almas, it is Monday Night Rollins! And he promises to once again #BurnItDown!

 

Bobby Lashley w/ Lana VS No Way Jose!

The Rocky Mountain Machine has his Ravishing Russian girlfriend with him as he prepares to wreck shop. But Lana first has a mic to say this is the happiest day of her life. She’s filed for divorce! Fans chant “Rusev Day! Rusev Day!” but Lana hopes they’re upset to hear that they aren’t going to see her future ex-husband! Lana reiterates that she and Rusev are going to be divorced! When Rusev landed here in the states after returning from Europe, he was served a temporary restraining order while they’re in Massachusetts! Rusev cannot be within 90 MILES of Lana! Lashley corrects Lana, it’s just 90 feet. But Rusev will be out of her life soon enough, and it’ll be Lana x Lashley forever.

Fans still cheer for Rusev as the Fighting Fiesta takes on Lashley! Lashley wrenches Jose to a wristlock, a shoulder breaker, and a headlock. Jose powers out but Lashley grabs the hair! Jose ROCKS Lashley with hands! Jose whips but Lashley reverses, Jose goes up and over! Jose blows a kiss to Lana! Then dances around before throwing more big hands! Jose headlocks but Lashley powers up to slam Jose down. Lashley runs to run Jose over! Lashley whips, and BODY SLAMS Jose down! Fans boo as the All Mighty drags Jose up into a full nelson and just thrashes away! Jose fades out fast, Lashley wins!

Winner: Bobby Lashley, by submission

The party is over for Jose, but things have only just begun for Lana and Lashley. And they really make the most of their making out… Will they continue to rub their love into the faces of everyone watching?

 

Seth Rollins VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega!

The Architect is willing to show he is the right man to lead Raw into Survivor Series by putting up a fight! But La Muneca has a microphone to say it is her pleasure “to announce the man that, after tonight, will be leading Team Raw into battle against Team SmackDown and Team NXT.” That man is “the greatest in-ring technician on the face of the planet,” El Idolo, ANDRADE~! Will Vega be a factor once again? Or does Rollins have a plan to counter her presence?

The bell rings and Rollins circles with Almas. They tie up and Almas pulls hair to get the arm. Almas wrenches, shoulder breaker, but Rollins turns it around to a hammerlock. Almas reaches down and gets a standing switch, but Rollins wrenches back again. Almas handsprings and wrenches Rollins back, but Rollins rolls and handsprings to do the same. Rollins trips, headlocks but Almas pops out. The two go move for move but back off and Boston cheers the exchange. Almas and Rollins circle again, and reach out for knuckle locks Almas kicks low to headlock and hit the takeover. Rollins headscissors but Almas moves around. Almas pops out to a headlock of his own, but Rollins gets up to roll Almas off. The two stand off again and Boston is still fairly impressed.

Rollins and Almas circle and tie up again, and Rollins headlocks. Almas powers Rollins to ropes but the ref calls for the break. Rollins dodges the cheap shot chop to get another headlock takeover. Vega is upset but Almas works his way up again. Almas pulls hair to get Rollins on ropes, and the ref counts. Almas fakes Rollins out to get the headlock again! Rollins powers out but Almas bumps shoulders. Neither man falls, so Almas shoves! Rollins dares him to run, Almas does and things speed up. Rollins hurdles, Almas leaps, Rollins arm-drags! And another arm-drag, to an armlock! Fans cheer but Vega is upset. Almas works his way up and powers out but Rollins kicks him back. Rollins runs but into a dropkick! Cover, ONE, but Almas stomps Rollins down.

Rollins goes to a corner but Almas CHOPS him down. Almas whips Rollins corner to corner, Rollins goes up and over to then run, and he dodges a dropkick to give a dropkick! Cover, ONE! Rollins drags Almas up and CHOPS, but Almas forearms back. Rollins CHOPS again, then whips corner to corner. Rollins hits a forearm smash, then whips Almas corner to corner again. Almas puts Rollins on the apron this time but Rollins forearms him away. Vega hooks Rollins’ leg! Almas blasts Rollins down with a forearm! And then Vega huricanranas, but Rollins blocks her! The ref sees it all this time, and EJECTS Vega! Almas is furious, but he triangle TORNILLOS Rollins down! El Idolo may not have his manager watching his back, but he’s in control as Raw goes to break.

Raw returns as Rollins and Almas rise. Almas walks into a fireman’s carry, but slips out to shove. Rollins dodges, and SLINGBLADES! Almas runs into a boot, Rollins hits a BLOCKBUSTER! Rollins clotheslines Almas out then builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit to Almas’ back but Rollins isn’t done! Rollins runs again, to DIVE again! He hits Almas in the front this time! Rollins puts Almas in then takes aim, springboard flying knee! Cover, TWO! Rollins keeps his cool as he goes to ropes, and stomps out “Burn It Down!” Almas rises, Rollins aims, mule kick to- No! Almas dodges but gets a PELE for it! Rollins lifts but Almas huricanranas out of the bomb, Rollins gets buckles! And then CIEN KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Almas can’t believe Rollins survives!

Almas drags Rollins up and in to hammerlock, but Rollins fights out of the bomb to back drop. Almas sunset flips but Rollins high stacks, ONE into a dead lift! BUCKLE BOMB! SUPERKICK! Rollins flounders onto the cover, ROPEBREAK! Rollins can’t believe he forgot about ropes! Almas sits up but Rollins stands. Almas throws a big forearm, but Rollins responds with his own. They go back and forth, Almas throws forearms from all sides, but Rollins fires off many! Then a knee, a kick and a CHOP! Rollins suplexes but Almas slips out, but Rollins breaks the waistlock to ROCK Almas with a kick. But he falls for Almas feint to ELBOW! Almas suplexes, uno amigo! Dos amigos! Almas gets up again, shimmies the shoulders, Tres Amigos! Cover, TWO!!

Latino Heat’s signature didn’t work, so Almas goes for another! But Rollins is up top fast, only to get tripped up! WOE STOMPS! No wait Rollins dodged it!? Rollins shoulders back, springboards, but Almas gets under. Almas boots, the elbow misses, SUPERKICK! FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!! Samoa Joe asks if we are believers in Almas now. Rollins crawls to the corner and goes up top. But wait, that’s Lucha House Party attacking!? They shove Rollins down and go after him!

Winner: Seth Rollins, by disqualification; stays on Team Raw

They work together to BOOT Rollins into barriers! Then Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik get in the ring to attack Almas 3v1! But Rollins fights them off! Almas and Rollins throw the Lucha House Party out and defend their brand! But Almas and Rollins seem to respect each other now. They’ll settle this one day, but The Architect still leads Team Raw. Will Rollins lead them to victory in that incredible 15-Man Elimination match?

 

Buddy Murphy knocks on Aleister Black’s door!

He wants to pick a fight with the man, but when there’s no response, he claims Aleister is all talk. Murphy walks away, but Aleister opens the door! Just a moment too late. Will Aleister learn the identity of who came looking… for a fight… with him?

 

Triple H arrives!

The NXT Women’s Champion appearing was apparently just a precursor. Will NXT continue their takeover now that the Game is here?

 

Akira Tozawa VS Buddy Murphy!

The Stamina Monster finally makes his Raw debut, and he has a message for his opponent tonight: “Good luck.” Will Tozawa be the one needing luck against the Aussie Juggernaut?

The bell rings and these two former Cruiserweight Champions circle and tie up. Murphy gets the wristlock and yanks on the arm over and over. He grinds Tozawa down, but Tozawa flips, handsprings and wrenches back. Murphy rolls and handsprings to wrench back to yank more. Tozawa spins and breaks free to chop, but it doesn’t budge Murphy! Murphy throws Tozawa to a corner but misses his chop, and Tozawa keeps trying. Tozawa finally affects Murphy with the CHOPS, then runs, into a pop-up flapjack! Murphy runs but into a huricanrana! Murphy bails out but is back up, Tozawa dropkicks him down! Tozawa builds speed, to DIVE, into a SUPLEX! Murphy grins as he gets back up and drags Tozawa into the ring. Cover, TWO, but Murphy keeps his cool.

Murphy drops knees on Tozawa’s back then hauls him up for a cobra twist. Tozawa endures and works on an escape. He gets around and circles with Murphy but Murphy gets the twist back. Tozawa pops out but Murphy blocks his hip toss. Murphy tries but Tozawa blocks the hip toss. Tozawa body shots then hip tosses Murphy OUT! Murphy hurries back in, into a SUPERKICK! Was that a tooth flying!? Murphy looks out cold, but Tozawa can’t capitalize. Fans rally up as Murphy gets to a corner. Tozawa runs in, but he is put on the apron. Tozawa enziguris back hard! Then climbs up top, to leap, missile dropkick! Murphy ends up across the ring, to get a BOOT! Tozawa fires off kicks, spins, slides under, but Murphy hauls Tozawa up. Tozawa slips out, to SNAP SAIDO! Bridging cover, TWO!

Tozawa keeps moving, PSYCHO KNEE! Cover, TWO!! This is why Murphy was such a dominant Cruiserweight Champion! But Tozawa drags him into a drop zone and heads up top. Fans fire up but Murphy is up fast. Tozawa leaps over, turns around into a BOOT from Murphy! Murphy hops up but gets a BOOT from Tozawa! Tozawa climbs up to join Murphy, but Murphy pushes him away, Tozawa is back, Murphy slides under and tucks him in, SUPERK- NO! Tozawa mule kicks Murphy first! Then hops back, POISON-RANA! Murphy flops out of the ring, Tozawa runs, to DIVE! The Tozawa Torpedo hits! Tozawa puts Murphy in the ring and in the drop zone! Tozawa climbs up top but Murphy hurries to the apron. Tozawa kicks Murphy away again, and Murphy is stuck between ropes, TOKYO TOWER SENTON on Murphy’s back! Cover, TWO!? Murphy survives!

Tozawa fires off fast hands and a kick, but runs into a KNEE-TRIGGER! Murphy pump handles, MURPHY’S LAW! Cover, Murphy wins!

Winner: Buddy Murphy, by pinfall

The Best Kept Secret is out, and the secret is that Murphy’s on a roll! But will he again pick… a fight…. with Aleister?

 

Erick Rowan talks to his pet again.

Peekaboo~! He sees his cute little… Whatever it is. And how it’s growing! Will Rowan need a bigger cage for his little critter?

 

Murphy finds Aleister’s room again, and this time, gets an answer.

Aleister stares Murphy down, but no one says a word. Is this an unspoken acceptance of Murphy’s challenge?

 

Erick Rowan VS Alex Malcom!

Big Red brings his pet by and sets it down on the ring steps. He leaves it there to then get in the ring with “The Pride of Boston.” But wait, the Singh Brothers and their 24/7 Championship chase runs by! R-Truth is in hot pursuit! But Rowan runs the Bollywood Boys over! Truth realizes the trouble and runs the other way. Rowan gets in, the bell rings and Malcom tries to run away, too! Rowan grabs him, reels him in, and trophy lifts! To toss out onto the Singh Brothers! Malcom checks on them first, but he gets a BODY CHECK from Rowan! Rowan bowls three men at once! Then just manhandles Malcom back into the ring! Rowan clamps on the Iron Claw, for the SLAM! Cover, Rowan wins!

Winner: Erick Rowan, by pinfall

Rowan goes back to his precious pet, and gets away to safety. Of course, he’s the most dangerous thing out here right now. Will Rowan wreak havoc through all of Raw?

 

Backstage interview with Randy Orton.

The Viper joins Team Raw at Survivor Series, but he’s not really a team player. Will he put issues aside to win on Sunday? “For 18 years it’s been proven I don’t play well with others, unless it benefits me.” Being the greatest benefits him. The Viking Raiders want a fight, so someone should tell them he’ll be ready for a fight with a partner of Orton’s choosing that will benefit him. Is the Viper planning on taking those Raw Tag Team Championships this close to Survivor Series?!

 

Kevin Owens VS Drew McIntyre!

They might be tag team partners this Sunday, but the Prizefighter and Scottish Terminator still want to show who ranks higher on Raw. Will this match strengthen or weaken Team Raw before Survivor Series?

The bell rings and McIntyre rushes Kevin, only to get a CHOP! McIntyre puts Kevin in a corner to haymaker and CHOP, then whip him corner to corner. Kevin elbows back and hops up to missile dropkick McIntyre down! Kevin haymakers and CHOPS back, then rams in his shoulder. The ref backs Kevin off and Kevin whips corner to corner, only for McIntyre to reverse hard! McIntyre glares at Kevin as he drags him up for more haymakers. McIntyre CHOPS Kevin then throws more hands. He clubs away on Kevin, but the ref counts. McIntyre lets up to bring Kevin up for a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! McIntyre gets Kevin’s arms and digs his knee in for the half surfboard. Fans rally up for Kevin as he endures, and Kevin powers up. Kevin stomps a foot then elbows and forearms and CHOPS!

Kevin whips McIntyre to ropes but McIntyre kicks back! And CHOPS back, too! McIntyre puts Kevin in a corner, whips him corner to corner, but misses the tackle to get only post! Kevin runs in, CANNONBALL! Kevin kicks, but no stunner as McIntyre bails out. Fans boo but Kevin heads out to throw hands on McIntyre. McIntyre hits back but Kevin throws hands. Kevin whips, McIntyre stops himself and elbows Kevin back. McIntyre bumps Kevin off the apron as the ring count climbs. Kevin BOOTS McIntyre down then gets in the ring. McIntyre hobbles up but Kevin is on the apron. McIntyre blocks the kick to TOSS Kevin into barriers! McIntyre grins as he wrecks his Survivor Series teammate! Kevin is down and we go to break!

Raw returns and McIntyre has Kevin back in the half surfboard. Kevin endures and Boston rallies up. Kevin fights his way up but McIntyre clubs him down. McIntyre throws big hands in the corner, then drags Kevin up to whip and overhead suplex! Cover, TWO! McIntyre is right on Kevin with a chicken wing chinbar! Kevin endures as McIntyre cranks him back, but fans still rally. Kevin fights his way up and throws a headbutt! Then a CHOP! Kevin runs, kicks McIntyre’s back drop away, then dumps McIntyre out. McIntyre is up fast but gets haymakers and another headbutt! Kevin goes to the apron, to CANNONBALL again! Fans fire up with Kevin, but he does have to catch his breath after that. Kevin drags McIntyre up and into the ring, then climbs up top as fans cheer him on. But McIntyre goes to the apron, so Kevin hops down. GLASGOW KISS! That headbutt rocks Kevin back to the corner!

McIntyre waits for Kevin to stand, but he walks into a SUPERKICK! Kevin runs in, but to a fireman’s carry! DEATH VALLEY to the apron!! McIntyre leaves Kevin for dead, but Kevin rises with the count. Fans rally for “KO! KO!” but the count passes 5! Then 8! Kevin is in at 9! McIntyre dead lifts to a SIT OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre cannot believe Kevin survived! He drags Kevin up and onto the top rope. McIntyre CHOPS Kevin then climbs up to join him. McIntyre is on the very top but Kevin resists! Kevin fights back with body shots and haymakers! Kevin headbutts McIntyre down! FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives and Kevin is in shock. McIntyre crawls but Kevin takes aim. Kevin kicks but still no stunner. So he SUPERKICKS! McIntyre LARIATS back!

McIntyre runs, but into a POP-UP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!?! Kevin’s old finisher didn’t finish it?! Boston declares “This is Awesome!” as Kevin rises up to the top rope. Kevin aims again, SWANTON onto knees! McIntyre grimaces as Kevin writhes. McIntyre wants Kevin to stand, and Kevin manages to with that bad back, to SUPERKICK first! Another kick, still no stunner, CLAYMORE! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! McIntyre is furious! Kevin gets to ropes but McIntyre is on him with the underhooks. No Future Shock, jackknife cover, TWO! Kevin blocks a kick to give a kick, STUNNER!! Kevin finally hits it, but he has to crawl to a cover! He finally gets it, ROPEBREAK!! McIntyre returns the favor! Kevin can’t believe it, but he isn’t done. He waits for McIntyre to sit up, but McIntyre blocks the superkick! FUTURE SHOCK! Cover, TWO!?!

McIntyre is losing his mind over neither finisher finishing Kevin, but Boston still knows “This is Awesome!” McIntyre climbs, leaps but Kevin gets under. Another kick, another STUNNER!! But he’s still having to crawl for a cover, and here comes HHH!! The Game just stands there, menacingly! What will happen after the break?!

Raw returns and HHH is in the ring with Kevin. HHH wants water. The Forgotten Sons, Damien Priest and Dominik Dijakovic are at the ramp as HHH compliments the match. HHH says he loves Boston and the wrestling history here. “Magic happens in this building right here in Boston.” And that includes tonight. There is an opportunity for some magic. Does Kevin know why he’s here? The same basic reason as for Rollins. HHH has a soft spot for Rollins’ passion. But it’s different for Kevin because Kevin is a different breed. When HHH brought him in, Kevin turned on his best friend to become NXT Champion, and had the guts to take that title right into the ring on Raw, get in John Cena’s face and pick a fight! And before the night was over, Cena left in an ambulance and Kevin stomped on the WWE United States Championship, holding that NXT Championship up high. Kevin helped put NXT on the map!

And then Kevin was “taken.” Kevin didn’t ask to leave. Maybe he didn’t want to leave. But Kevin was called up by people who didn’t understand Kevin, and realized too late they didn’t want him. Because Kevin was too talented, too smart, and “not the right fit.” Kurt Angle fired Kevin, Shane McMahon fired Kevin, and the company said over and over again, “You don’t belong here.” But HHH knows where Kevin belongs. HHH sees it in Kevin when he looks him in the eyes. HHH sees the guy that has the highest in-ring IQ and is as every bit as good he says he is. That guy “doesn’t fit the mold,” and that’s what HHH loves! Kevin looks at the guys HHH brought. This isn’t a threat. They’re making sure HHH can talk with Kevin. They aren’t here to attack. But isn’t it ironic that these guys came all the way here for Kevin? Yet, Team Raw are in the back, unsure what’s about to happen. Why aren’t they showing up? Because they don’t give a DAMN about Kevin!

“But that’s only half of it, Kev.” The other half is because walking out here gets their asses handed to them. That will prove Raw is not the top brand, it is now- Wait! Team Raw attacks after all! Ricochet, Cedric Alexander, and even Mojo Rawley are here. But then the Undisputed Era attacks Kevin!? HHH doesn’t approve of this but Adam Cole seems to argue they don’t need Kevin. The brawling escalates as The OC rushes the ring! The OC have had beef with the Undisputed Era, and NXT is sent running! Raw isn’t running scared, will things only heat up as we get closer and closer to Survivor Series?

 

Charly Caruso gives us breaking news!

AJ Styles will defend his United States Championship next week! Humberto Carrillo is here to talk on this huge opportunity. He isn’t sure how to describe it. But this is his opportunity, and he’ll do his best to capitalize on it.

More breaking news comes from Paul Heyman, who gives his usual introduction. Heyman was asked to sit here and tell us the story behind the main event of the world title match. But everyone knows the story of how Brock Lesnar victimized and brutalized Rey Mysterio and his son, Dominic. Then Lesnar beat Kofi Kingston to become champion, only for Mysterio to bring Cain Velasquez to the WWE. The Godfather put some fear in Lesnar, but Lesnar would still defend his title at Crown Jewel. Lesnar conquered Cain but was mugged by Mysterio. And now, everyone wonders what the physical state of Lesnar is after that pipe attack. Lsenar is fine, and will be more than ready for Mysterio at Survivor Series. There are rumors spreading that he is hurt and could lose. So to make this more interesting, Lesnar VS Mysterio, NO HOLDS BARRED! “One Beast wins, one legendary luchador loses.”

Heyman does not predict, he spoils this match: Mysterio either pulls off a miracle and avenges his family’s honor, or Lesnar massacres Mysterio in such a way, “they will have to pull this footage from WWE history,” it will be that horrifying. “Miracle or massacre? We all find out together.”

Rey Mysterio responds.

Mysterio first wants to say how happy he is for Humberto. This is great for Latino wrestlers, and Mysterio says he is confident Carrillo can pull off the upset. As for his own match, Mysterio says Lesnar made the mistake of a lifetime for turning this match into No Holds Barred. Mysterio accepts the stakes. Mysterio showed us all what he can do with a little help from a little friend. And that same steel friend will be with Mysterio in Chicago. So Mysterio asks if Lesnar thinks the stipulation is for his advantage, or Mysterio’s? Lesnar started this. What would Lesnar do to someone who did that to his family? Just what Mysterio plans on doing. The old Mysterio would want an apology. But that’s not Lesnar’s style. Lesnar doesn’t apologize, and that’s fine. Because at Survivor Series, Mysterio isn’t coming for apologies, he’s coming for the title! In Spanish and in English, Mysterio dedicates this coming match to Dominic.

 

Natalya VS Asuka w/ Kairi Sane!

The Queen of Harts missed out competing for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside the Queen of All Eras, but perhaps she can earn herself something individually. Natty takes on the Empress of Tomorrow without back-up, will she be getting back up after this? Or is she just not ready for Asuka?

Raw returns as Natty makes her entrance. The bell rings and Natty circles with Asuka. They tie up, Natty gets the arm and wrenches. Asuka spins and wrenches back but Natty rolls and handsprigns to trip Asuka up. Natty has the leg but Asuka goes for a headscissor. Natty gets away and fans cheer the exchange. Asuka grins and offers a handshake, but then leaves Natty hanging. Natty kicks low to headlock but Asuka fights out. Natty bumps Asuka but Asuka just roars. Asuka dares Natty to go again, they both run and they both collide. Neither falls so Asuka wants another. Natty goes, Asuka follows, but her hip attack is caught! Asuka victory rolls, TWO! Discus gets a boot to then get a BACK HAND! Cover, TWO!

Asuka grins as Kairi applauds. Asuka circles Natty and toys with her. Asuka drags Natty into an armlock and grinds, but Natty powers up. Asuka hooks her for an Iron Octopus! Natty endures as Asuka pulls hard! But Natty pries an arm free to turn Asuka around, Alabama turns into a sunset flip. Natty slips through to basement dropkick! Natty and Asuka rise, but Natty elbows Asuka away. Natty kicks but Asuka keeps coming. Natty turns her around for a snap suplex! Natty fires off haymakers, whips Asuka corner to corner, but Asuka reverses to run in. Asuka only gets buckles, then Natty rebounds, but Asuka lands on her feet! Asuka headlocks but Natty throws her off to get around, German Suplex! Natty fires up and spins, DISCUS! Cover, TWO!! Asuka survives but Natty won’t let up.

Natty drags Asuka into a waistlock but Asuka reaches for ropes. Asuka elbows Natty off and bails out. Natty chases so Asuka gets back in. Kairi comes running but Natty knocks her down. Asuka wrecks Natty with a dropkick! But Natty wrecks Asuka into barriers! Natty stomps Asuka and puts her in the ring. Natty warns Kairi to stay back, but she runs into a ROUNDHOUSE! Cover, Asuka wins!

Winner: Asuka, by pinfall

What a knockout kick! They may be teammates for Survivor Series, but will there be animosity left over by then?

 

Raw Tag Team Championships: The Viking Raiders VS Randy Orton & ???

After the Authors of Pain pulverized the Major Bros, Erik and Ivar were without challengers. But the Viper stepped up, and has supposedly recruited someone to help him take these titles. Will Orton throw a wrench into all of Raw’s plans by moving out of the 5v5v5 match into the tag team champions match?

But who is Orton’s partner? It’s the One and Only Ricochet! Is the Real-Life Superhero being too trusting around the Viper? Or can this unlikely duo take home the gold?

Ricochet starts against Erik and they tie up. Ricochet gets around Erik to kick, but Erik just snarls. Erik puts Ricochet in a corner but Ricochet gets away to CHOP away. Ricochet whips but Erik goes up and over and tackles Ricochet down! Erik turns him over to dead lift and slam Ricochet down! Erik looms over Ricochet, but Ricochet dodges the chop to handspring headscissor and dropkick! Erik bails out but Ricochet takes aim, to build speed and FLY! Orton tagged in just before, Erik catches the tope but Orton saves him! Ivar runs in, but into a forearm! Erik hits Orton with haymakers, Ricochet hops up to MOONSAULT! Erik gets clear, ACE TEN MAO! But Orton back suplexes Erik on the apron!

But wait! Team SmackDown is attacking more Raw superstars back stage! Eric Young and Mojo Rawley get wrecked by Robert Roode, Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro! But Cedric Alexander rushes to the rescue! But that’s 3v1! There’s chaos backstage as Raw goes to break!

Raw returns once more, focusing on Orton in the ring with Erik. Erik endures the facelock but fights his way up. Orton shifts to get a headlock, but Erik fights out to ROCK Orton with a right! Both men are down but crawling for their corners. Fans rally and Erik tags in Ivar! Orton tags in Ricochet! Ricochet leaps over Ivar, then rolls off his back. But so does Hanson!? Ricochet rolls and handsprings but Ivar cartwheels! Dropkick-flip and enziguri rocks Ivar! Ricochet handsprings but misses the enziguri. Ivar handsprings to bacl elbow! Fans fire up but Orton tags in. Ivar rocks Orton first, then tosses Riocchet out. Warbeard builds speed to DIVE! The massive tope wipes Orton and Ricochet out! Ivar puts Orton in the ring then throws Ricochet into barriers! Ivar heads to the ring but Orton catches him bewteen ropes! DRAPING DDT!

Fans fire up as Orton hears the voices! “Are you raedy for a good time?!” SmackDown floods the ring!

No Contest

Heavy Machinery, Lucha House Party, the GLORIOUS Show-Offs and Cesaro are beating down the challengers! But the Viking Raiders drag SmackDown superstars out to wreck them into barriers. But that’s just too much even for them! They get to the ring to regroup with Orton and Ricochet! SmackDOwn surrounds the ring, but here comes NXT! Matt Riddle, Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Swerve Scott, Lio Rush, and Pete Dunne, they all want their part! They wreck SmackDown’s invasion squad, but Raw welcomes them to try! But the Undisputed Era returns! And the Forgotten Sons! Damien Priest and Dominik Dijakovic, too! RKO for Wesley Blake! RECOIL for Dijakovic! And now it all breaks loose! NXT has the Raiders, Ricochet and Orton, but here comes ROLLINS! He, The OC, Carrillo and the Profits attack whoever isn’t Raw!

It is chaos in the ring, out of the ring, by the ramp! NXT regroups in the ring but AJ Styles fires off! Roderick Strong ROCKS him with a knee! HHH is on camera! “In six days, this was just the beginning! This is the beginning of the end!” NXT will show the world that they are THE brand of WWE! Until then, get ready for Wednesday. “Bring everything you’ve got! I’m going to leave the doors wide open for you!” NXT doesn’t back down, they are beating down SmackDown and Raw here. Raw ends as Keith Lee TOSSES Carrillo onto everyone else! Will anyone be daring enough to accept HHH’s open challenge?

 


 

My Thoughts:

Not really a good go-home, but it made up for it by the end. Not all the matches were that great, and Boston was bored for a good number of them. One thing that was better for home viewers would be Samoa Joe on commentary. Joe is great on any mic so of course he’d be great here. I just don’t know the point of introducing him when they did. I suppose live fans wouldn’t have realize he was over there without an entrance, but then give live fans that moment before turning on the cameras, and give home fans a nice surprise just by having him there. Joe’s placement aside, the opening segment was good with Becky wanting after Bayley and Baszler already. Her match with Charlotte against the IIconics was alright, and of course The Man and the Queen win. There are clearly still trace amounts of my hope for a WWE Horsewomen match for the tag titles or something like that.

It was great to see NXT and SmackDown all up and down the episode, but it seemed the kind of chaos that wasn’t good for booking. Much of that chaos bled into the Raw specific stories making for a really weird night overall. Why have Rollins put his spot on the line in a really good match with Almas if Lucha House Party is costing Almas? I suppose it does save Almas from talks of “BURIED!” but it just seemed odd. Was Aleister napping in his room when Murphy knocked? He got there just as Murphy disappeared around the corner. Murphy VS Tozawa was another great match, but it seems that Boston doesn’t know and therefore care about Tozawa so it came off like an old episode of 205 Live. This Erick Rowan story with Truth, The Singh Brothers and his mystery pet is a bit baffling. Why does Truth not cover the Singhs on his way out? Why doesn’t Rowan just take the 24/7 Championship just because he can?

And while it makes no sense to make Raw superstars fight each other if they’re on the same team, McIntyre VS Kevin was match of the night! At least, right until HHH showed up. The random commercial cut didn’t help things. But HHH trying to recruit Kevin was a great promo, and then we got just a sample of brawling. It was interesting to see HHH upset with Undisputed Era there, but I think it works for Undisputed Era to be upset that HHH feels NXT needs an alumni to come back to take on Raw and SmackDown. Natty VS Asuka was another weird choice of making teammates fight each other. There wasn’t a very good announcement of who is on the Raw Women’s Team, either. Charlotte, Natty and I assume both Kabuki Warriors which is why the IIconics can’t be one. Is Raw going to have an insane return to join them?

While an unlikely duo in kayfabe, it made a lot of sense to put Ricochet with Orton given the story that’s been building. I do like that, after a great attack by AoP on Hawkins & Ryder, the Raw Tag Team Championships actually felt like they could’ve changed hands. In that scenario, I feel Erik and Ivar would just replace Orton and Ricochet on Team Raw. But of course, that wasn’t going to happen, even if it was Orton and Ricochet facing the Viking Raiders. The brawling backstage randomly was a great prelude to the brawl that ends tonight. I really didn’t expect this big of a brawl to close show until SmackDown, but at the same time, SmackDown would only be 24 hours from WarGames so not the best for the NXT superstars to risk it. HHH’s open challenge to both brands is great, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with for Wednesday.

And of course, there was the big development in the WWE World Championship match. Heyman did another amazing job in his promo, and Mysterio had a great response, and No Holds Barred really is the perfect way for Rey to win that title off Lesnar. However, with word that Rey is leaving WWE, he might not be winning because it’s Brock gat dang Lesnar. Now, that’s “leaving.” Not retiring, not quitting, just leaving. Dominic really is trying to get into the business, so Rey might be taking time off to help him behind the scenes. Lesnar already brutalizes opponents and targets when a match has rules. In a match with no rules but to win, Lesnar can beat Mysterio down so bad, it writes Mysterio off for however long he and Dominic need, and that’s actually just fine. What’s not fine is that probably gives us Lesnar VS Rollins all over again for the Royal Rumble.

My Score: 8/10


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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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