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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (8/24/20)
Raw is ThunderDome!
The Raw After SummerSlam must prepare for Payback!
Asuka is once again Raw Women’s Champion, but will Shayna Baszler come after her already? Will the Hurt Business recover from MVP’s loss? And who will challenge Bayley and Sasha Banks for the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Bayley w/ Sasha Banks VS Shayna Baszler; Baszler wins, by disqualification.
- WWE 24/7 Championship Fatal 4 Way: Shelton Benjamin VS Cedric Alexander VS Akira Tozawa w/ Ninjas VS R-Truth; Tozawa wins and becomes the new WWE 24/7 Championship.
- Angel Garza w/ Andrade Almas VS Montez Ford w/ Angelo Dawkins; Ford wins.
- Six Woman Tag: Bianca Belair & The Riott Squad VS Zelina Vega & The IIconics; Belair & The Riott Squad win.
- Arm Wrestling: Bobby Lashley VS Apollo Crews, special guest referee Mark Henry; Crews wins.
- Raw Underground – Bobby Lashley wins 3-0.
- Keith Lee VS Randy Orton; Orton wins, by disqualification.
- Raw Women’s Championship Lumberjack Match: Asuka VS Sasha Banks; Asuka wins and retains the Raw Women’s Championship.
- Raw Underground – Bobby Lashley VS Cedric Alexander; Lashley wins.
- Raw Underground – The Hurt Business VS The Viking Raiders; The Hurt Business wins.
- Seth Rollins & Buddy Murphy VS Rey & Dominik Mysterio; No Contest.
PLAY BY PLAY
Drew McIntyre opens Raw!
The leader of Claymore Country is STILL WWE World Champion after a literally bloody battle with The Viper, Randy Orton, and the spotlight is on him in the ring. Not to mention a lot of pyro. McIntyre welcomes us to the first Raw inside the THUNDERDOME! He’s going to try something different. Can he get a thumbs up from everyone in the ThunderDome? The fans all give a thumbs up in their screens. McIntyre says that last night, his match with Randy Orton, “the biggest challenge I’ve had to date with one of the greatest superstars of all time, one of the most evil men on the planet,” and McIntyre is still champion.
But does Orton want to know the secret to how McIntyre pulled it off? It’s simple. He’s hungrier than Orton, works harder than Orton, and when the chips are down, McIntyre steps up, rolls up his sleeves, and pushes forward because he is “so damn proud to be WWE Champion!” And also, McIntyre is that way because of his journey. He knows what it is to struggle, to feel desperate, and to wonder where his next paycheck is coming from. Many fans know what that’s about, but Orton doesn’t. “Always so protected. Always so coddled!” IT doesn’t matter how many mistakes Orton made, his inner circle made sure he got to the top. And as much as McIntyre can’t stand it, Orton is the absolute best. And yet, McIntyre was just that much better!
Think back to Backlash! Didn’t Orton win a match called “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever,” and start bragging how he’s the greatest wrestler ever? Because McIntyre beat Orton with a wrestling move! What’s that make McIntyre, then? The fans have McIntyre fired up as he looks forward to his next challenge, but he also knows Orton won’t let this go. So if Orton wants to get in the ring again, McIntyre will accept a rematch and do what he didn’t get to do last time: kick Orton’s head off and send him to Claymore Country. McIntyre is ready if Orton wants Payback! Will the Apex Predator accept that offer? McIntyre gets to the stage, and Orton attacks!! This is Orton’s way of saying “Yes!”
Orton throws McIntyre into the screen wall then throws hands. But McIntyre throws them back! They brawl into gorilla but Orton clubs McIntyre. McIntyre hits back with big forearms, but Orton rake McIntyre’s eyes! And rams him into a wall! Referees back Orton off, but then Orton PUNTS McIntyre!! Fans boo as Orton looks at the floundering WWE World Champion. And then Orton lines McIntyre up for a SECOND PUNT!! Orton looks McIntyre in the face as McIntyre’s eyes glaze over. Will McIntyre recover in time to give Orton some Payback of his own?
Raw returns as McIntyre tries to stand.
But after getting kicked full force in the head twice, that’s easier said than done. But even so, McIntyre insists he’s fine and refuses to be helped. Is McIntyre even human?!
Backstage interview with Nia Jax.
But what is she doing here? Is that any way to talk to her? Manners. But she was suspended! The keyword is, “was.” But yeah, Nia hasn’t been reinstated. All she had to do was go to Pat Buck and… APOLOGIZE! Get your mind out of the gutter. Shayna Baszler comes over and says we all just figured she said something that would get suspended again. But everyone is counting down the moments that Nia does or says something that’ll get her kicked out of here.
Why is Shayna walking around here? Doesn’t she have a match with Bayley or something? But if she needs help, give Nia a call. Or text. Yeah, sure, Shayna will call Nia, “Haystacks Calhoun.” Oh, sorry. At least he was good looking. Rude! And rich coming from the Addams Family reject. Shayna “welcomes” Nia back and leaves, but will they see each other again very soon?
Bayley w/ Sasha Banks VS Shayna Baszler!
Speaking of Shayna’s match with Bayley, here it is! #BayleyDosStraps still looks upset that she let her best friend down and that they’re down a belt. Of course, they could get the Raw Women’s Championship back tonight! Will the Queen of Spades make sure Bayley is a non-factor for the Lumberjack match later on?
But wait! Nia Jax decides to walk out to ringside despite talking all that trash on Shayna! Will the Irresistible Force be a factor in her own right?
Raw returns as the bell rings and Shayna circles with Bayley. They tie up, Shayna gets around to get an arm and twist the wrist. Shayna yanks on the arm but Bayley gets away to a corner. Bayley comes back out, and Nia has moved further down the ramp. Shayna and Bayley go again, Bayley gets a waistlock but Shayna cranks an arm into a double wristlock! Bayley drops but the drop toehold fails. Shayna drags Bayley around, stands on Bayley’s head and twists the wrist even more! Shayna stands Bayley up for an arm jammer Sole Food! Bayley bails out and Ssaha regroups with her. Shayna tells Sasha she doesn’t deserve tonight’s Raw Women’s Championship match! The ring count climbs past 5 and Bayley returns at 7.
Bayley and Shayna go again, Bayley kicks low to club Shayna. Bayley headlocks, hits a takeover, turns Shayna over and floats all over her. Shayna gets up, Bayley hits another headlock takeover! “I can wrestle, too!” Shayna powers up, powers out and DECKS Bayley with a forearm! And another! Shayna runs in and KNEES Bayley in the corner! Bayley staggers, Shayna wrenches but Bayley rolls her up! TWO, and Shayna drags Bayley into a triangle! Sasha slides in but out just to distract Shayna, and Bayley CLOBBERS Shayna! Bayley clubs away on Shayna in the corner with furious fists while Sasha talks trash. The ref counts but Bayley lets up to stomp a mudhole.
Bayley brings Shayna out for a snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Bayley stomps Shayna down then talks trash. Bayley tells Shayna she doesn’t deserve anything, and she throws forearms. Bayley brings Shayna up just to throw her down, and hit a sliding elbow! Then another! Cover, TWO! Bayley drags Shayna up, talks trash but Shayna throws forearms and fists! Shayna KICKS the leg, but Bayley dumps her out hard! Nia creeps even closer while Shayna writhes. Bayley lets Shayna worry about the ring count, and Shayna gets up at 6, only for Nia to go after her!
Winner: Shayna Baszler, by disqualification
Nia throws haymaker, drags Shayna up, but Shayna throws Nia away! They brawl more, Nia RAMS Shayna into the LED! The Golden Role Models laugh at Shayna but things spill into the ring. Shayna glares at them, the Role Models run away but Nia CLOBBERS Shayna again! The Role Models cheer Nia on, but that only gets her attention. Nia and Shayna stop fighting to stare those two down. Shayna and Nia are going after the Role Models together?! We’ll have to wait and see!
Kevin Owens walks the halls.
Does anyone know where Aleister Black’s room is? Just go around the corner. Okay, thanks. Oh, here it is. Kevin knocks on the door, opens it up, and sees Aleister is inside. Kevin wasn’t sure since Aleister didn’t answer. If Aleister’s still going to be a guest on the KO Show, it’s up next. See you out there…?
Raw returns to the Kevin Owens Show!
“Look at everybody clapping! This is wonderful!” Kevin welcomes us to the very first THUNDERDOME edition of the KO Show! It’s always special when he hosts his show, but this is extra special. Especially with his guest, someone you wouldn’t expect on a talk show. But they’ve had common enemies, and we haven’t seen this superstar in a few weeks. Returning to Monday Night Raw, it’s Aleister Black! The Embodiment of the End has a headband for an eye patch, because he suffered a similar fate as Rey Mysterio, but at the hands of Buddy Murphy. Aleister avoids the steel steps and slides into the ring instead.
Kevin welcomes Aleister and they each have a seat. First of all, Kevin thanks Aleister for being his guest tonight. We haven’t seen Aleister in some time, and Kevin speaks for everyone that we’re all concerned given what happened. Kevin must ask how Aleister is doing. Aleister says we might as well just show footage. Kevin isn’t so sure but Aleister says he’s watched it a million times already. In that case, can the gentlemen in the truck show us that? This was about a month ago, before Extreme Rules held the Eye for an Eye match. The point of the stairs gouged Aleister’s eye, just as it did Rey Mysterio’s.
Kevin is pretty sure he knows what Aleister is feeling. Seth Rollins and his “disciples” get under your skin and in your head. They made Kevin question why he’s even in the WWE. Just ask the Mysterios, they went through the same. Kevin knows he’s done a lot of terrible things, but he’s taking a different path. Rollins is not. The reason Kevin didn’t want to show that footage- Aleister suddenly feels pain in his eye, but he uses it to sucker Kevin in! Back elbow to BLACK MASS!! Why did Aleister attack Kevin!? Aleister leaves without a word, just what is going through his already anomalous mind?
The Golden Role Models are both upset backstage!
They don’t get it! Why did Shayna and Nia decide to stare them down instead of keep fighting? Charly Caruso walks over to ask them about narrowly escaping. Pfft, as if! They were merely avoiding the drama between Shayna and Nia. Plus, Sasha has her rematch tonight to worry about! Sasha shouldn’t even need to be in this position to begin with. She will win that belt back and once again be #TwoBeltzBanks! Then, Bayley and Sasha will both go after Nia and Shayna! The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions might be getting ahead of themselves, but are we going to get that match-up?
WWE 24/7 Championship Fatal 4 Way: Shelton Benjamin VS Cedric Alexander VS Akira Tozawa w/ Ninjas VS R-Truth!
The Gold Standard is in a position no 24/7 Champion has been put in to date, and that is a straightforward Fatal 4 Way! Will he be able to thwart the Age of Alexander, the Stamina Monster AND the former 38 time 24/7, 7/11, 487, I-95 South, European Television Champion?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and this Fatal 4 Way is #WhatsUp!
Benjamin clobbers Tozawa at the bell then scoops him up to SLAM him! Truth covers Tozawa, but Benjamin breaks it to stomp Truth. Alexander rolls Benjamin, ONE! Alexander basement dropkicks Benjamin then fires off fast hands! Alexander whips, Benjamin reveres but Alexander goes up and over and rolls to handspring back! Headscissors sends Benjamin into buckles! Benjamin puts Alexander on the apron but Alexander forearms back! Alexander springboards but into a KNEE! Alexander falls to the outside, Truth throws haymakers on Benjamin! Truth kicks then runs, but Benjamin dodges the scissors to kick low!
Benjamin drags Truth in, Tozawa uses Truth to get up and headscissor. But Benjamin stays up to POWERBOMB Tozawa to the outside! But the ninjas are there to catch their leader and put him back in! “NINJA POWER!” Truth throws Benjamin out, the ninjas capture Benjamin! Tozawa sunset flips Truth, Tozawa wins!!
Winner: Akira Tozawa, by pinfall (NEW WWE 24/7 Champion)
Victory for the ninja clan leader, but Benjamin whoops the ninjas! Tozawa doesn’t mind, that means he gets away clean! Will Benjamin and the Hurt Business track down Tozawa and take that title back?
Backstage interview with Randy Orton.
Any comments on what McIntyre said about Orton? Or what Orton did to McIntyre, for that matter? “Yes, I do.” But Orton doesn’t say them here. Is he headed back to ringside to address SummerSlam and Payback?
Raw returns to Randy Orton heading to the ring.
The Viper isn’t done tonight, and fans boo as he picks up a mic. “For the longest time, I have done what I wanted to, when I want to do it, to whomever I want to do it to. But at SummerSlam last night, that wasn’t the case.” Orton promised to RKO McIntyre, “kick him in the skull and take his title! But… I didn’t.” Now Orton can be called a lot of things, and that list is a long one. But one thing he is and forever will be is a man of his word! He promised to kill the legends of Edge, Christian, Big Show, Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels, and that is what he did! “Because I am the Legend Killer.”
Now, McIntyre comes out and an opportunity presented itself. Orton took advantage of that opportunity, and not only kicked McIntyre once but twice, and he enjoyed it oh so much! And he did it twice because McIntyre stood in the ring and offered a pity rematch! “Who the hell do you think you are?!” Orton will remind us all that he IS Randy Orton, THE Legend Killer, THE Greatest Wrestler- KEITH LEE makes his way out here?! The Limitless One, who only just lost his NXT Championship at TakeOver: XXX is making his debut on Raw, by confronting the most dangerous man on the roster!! Orton isn’t sure what to make of this as Keith grabs a mic of his own.
“You seem a little perplexed, Randy. But I guess that would make sense. We haven’t been properly introduced, so allow me. Greetings and salutations, Mr. Orton. My name is Keith Lee, and I have come here to offer you this spectacular opportunity. This luxury, this privilege, to stop what you’re doing for just one moment, and bask in my glory.” Orton has been called many things: The Viper; Apex Predator; Legend Killer. Keith has been called many things: Game Changer, Anomaly. But one thing he is for certain is, Keith Lee is Limitless. And since the Limitless One is now Raw, and Orton, “My not so good sir,” is looking for “a fight the likes of which no one has ever felt,” with respect to Keith’s friend, McIntyre, he will step up to take Orton on right here, and right now!!
Orton circles and can’t believe Keith wants a fight. It is Keith Lee, isn’t it? Keith is Limitless and wants to fight Orton here and now?! Maybe later. Orton bails out and fans are disappointed, but Keith says it’s only a matter of time. Will this collision of Legend Killer and legend in the making be inevitable?
Backstage interview with Zelina Vega, Angel Garza, and Demi Burnett.
This wasn’t exactly planned, but Charly couldn’t help but overhear La Muneca getting on El Lethal Lothario’s case about flirting with Demi when he should be preparing for a match. Charly is curious about the evidence laid out in front of us. Will Vega admit she poisoned Montez Ford? Depends. Will Charly admit that she is wrong? Vega doesn’t know how many times she has to say this! The footage doesn’t prove anything! Garza tells Charly she is upsetting Zelina. But she got caught. Who hasn’t been caught at all? That doesn’t help, Garza! Vega has her match to focus on, so she’s going to get ready.
Garza goes back to Demi, and Demi mentions Ivar. Garza has his own match next, and invites Demi and Charly both to come watch. Charly doesn’t like this situation but Demi just shrugs and follows Garza. What is true and what is false in this Monday night telenovela?
Angel Garza w/ Andrade Almas & Demi Burnett VS Montez Ford w/ Angelo Dawkins!
Though they didn’t win the Raw Tag Team Championships, Garza and Almas don’t seem to be sweating it. Will they earn their way back to another shot as they take the Profits on in part?
The bell rings and Garza headlocks Ford right away! Ford tries to power out but Garza hods tight. Ford gets out on the second try, hurdles, hurdles and dropkicks! Ford fires up, has Garza in a corner, but Garza puts Ford on the apron. Ford enziguris, keeps his eyes on Almas, then climbs up. Crossbody into a dropkick! OFF COME THE PANTS! Garza throws them at Ford, smothers him for a cover, TWO! Garza wraps on a chinlock, drags Ford over to the corner and puts him up top. Garza gets up to club away on Ford and taunts Dawkins, “You want the smoke?!” Tree of Woe for a Penalty Kick! Demi likes what she sees as Garza covers, ONE! Garza chinlocks again and shifts to a wristlock. Ford fights up but Garza wrenches to throw body shots.
Ford pushes Garza away, spins him around but misses the enziguri! Garza sees Ivar walking out but still dropkicks Ford out of the ring! Ivar has something behind his back, and he strolls over to Demi to present her with… more turkey! Does Demi wanna get outta here? She does. The Warbeard is the Lovebeard as he gets the girl! Garza gets pissed, but Ford gets in the ring to dodge the dropkick and KICK Garza back! Garza staggers and kicks Ford on the top rope, then Garza climbs up. Garza brings Ford up, Ford fights back and throws body shots! Ford ROCKS Garza, Garza holds on with ropes but Ford ROCKS him again! Then FROM THE HEAVENS!! Cover, Ford wins!!
Winner: Montez Ford, by pinfall
Garza busts as Ford keeps the Profits up! Will the Profits move on to some fresh match-ups now? Will Garza want Payback on Ivar for stealing the girl?
Nia finds Shayna backstage.
No fists are thrown as Nia starts to apologize. She wasn’t thrilled about working with Shayna, but the more she thinks about it, the more it works. They could actually win the tag titles. And Nia certainly wants those titles. Shayna says that if they work together on that, Nia stops attacking her. As long as Shayna follows Nia’s lead, deal. Shayna SLAPS Nia before leaving, as the last shot at each other, for now.
Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan walk in as Nia leaves. Bianca Belair finds them and brings up Vega trying to get at The EST again. Gurl, uh-uh. The IIconics are just as bad. So then let’s all go out and whoop, these, three. The RiottEST Squad is going to take on La Muneca y Las IIconicas, after the break!
Six Woman Tag: Bianca Belair & The Riott Squad VS Zelina Vega & The IIconics!
While Billie Kay and Peyton Royce have literally been using Liv and Ruby against each other, Bianca will not be an X factor! Will Bianca be able to help the roller coaster relationship steady? Or will the IIconics only be more devious with Vega on their side?
The trios sort out and Billie steps up to start against Liv. They tie up, Billie knees low and throws Liv to the corner. Tag to Peyton and the IIconics whip to forearm Liv in the back! Peyton drags Liv up but Liv fires off forearms! Liv drags Peyton up, whips to the corner and runs in to back body block! Tag to Ruby, the Squad works together and Ruby hits a running forearm! Ruby drags Peyton up to a wistlock, Peyton elbows free and tags in Billie. The IIconics give Ruby a BOOT! Cover, TWO! Ruby survives Shades of Kay and Billie is furious! Billie clubs Ruby, tags Peyton and they wrench, kick and kick Ruby down! Tag to Vega and she ax kicks Ruby on the back!
Vega puts Ruby in an open corner for a rocket kick! Then basement meteora! Cover, TWO! Vega is frustrated already as she drags Ruby around to a dragon sleeper! The behind the back grip looks familiar. But Ruby powers up, throws Vega off, but Vega sucker punches Liv! Bianca gets fired up, Ruby dodges Vega, hot tag to Bianca! Vega doesn’t want any part of Bianca but has no choice as Bianca drags her back! Bianca runs Vega over with shoulder after shoulder, then she hits the IIconics for good measure! Vega tilt-o-whirls and headscissors, but Bianca handsprings through! Bianca comes back to run Vega over!
Bianca claps at Vega, whips her and blocks the wheelbarrow takedown, to the GLAM SLAM! Bianca says “Kiss this” then runs, handspring moonsault! Cover but the IIconics break it! The Squad gets in to double enziguri the IIconics down! Bianca runs at Vega, Vega goes up and over to roll her! TWO, and Bianca ROCKS Vega with a right! Torture rack to KISS OF DEATH! Cover, Bianca and the Squad win!
Winners: The Riott Squad & Bianca Belair, by pinfall
The KOD seals the deal, and the EST celebrates with Ruby and Liv! Will all three finally be able to move past the thorns in their side?
Ricochet and Alexander arm wrestle backstage.
Alexander gets the win! Mark Henry comes by and says he doesn’t want to ruin the fun, but he needs the arm wrestling table. Unless Alexander wants to take him on? Oh no, Alexander is just fine having his arm still. The crew takes the table for Henry while Ricochet and Alexander talk. But MVP comes over and asks what they’re even doing. Alexander just lost the 24/7 Championship, and instead of chasing Tozawa, he’s clowning around? Are they going to play patty cake at the slumber party next? Ha ha, funny. But this is getting sad. MVP should- MVP doesn’t remember asking Ricochet a damn thing! He’s talking to the man who just beat Ricochet in the arm wrestling contest. The same man Ricochet abandoned last week. Abandoned?!
Alexander calms Ricochet down and tells MVP he already gave him an answer. Yes, but The Hurt Business is a family business. Alexander can still roll with them and be protected, get that real talk. Hurt Business will help Alexander not waste his prime years running around with the “One and Only.” If Alexander doesn’t accept the offer, MVP isn’t sure what he has to do. But he’ll let these two get back to playing games, while MVP attends to some United States Championship business. Alexander assures Ricochet the dynamic duo isn’t breaking up, but will the two be able to keep it together?
Raw returns to Mark Henry in the ring!
The World’s Strongest Man welcomes us back and says that while SummerSlam is over, we are just six short days from Payback! We have two competitors for the WWE United States Championship, and we’re going to see who is physically strongest. Take it from him, this is a deciding factor. Therefore, our first competitor, the “CEO of the Hurt Business,” the All Mighty Bobby Lashley! Lashley makes his entrance, shakes hands with Henry, then takes his spot at the arm wrestling table. Next, the man who had an impressive defense of his title. He is the future, he is Apollo Crews! Apollo makes his entrance now and shakes Henry’s hand before taking his place by the table.
Henry has already told Mustafa Ali, Ricochet and Alexander to not come out here, but he also told the rest of the Hurt Business to stay out, too. This has to be a fair competition. Fair?! Lashley says he doesn’t need MVP or Benjamin to do this. Lashley is going to slam Apollo’s hand down, then beat him up! But not too bad, because Apollo needs to make it to Payback to get beaten up even more and lose that US Championship! “Do you got that, little man?” Apollo laughs that off, and tells Lashley we all saw what happened to MVP. That also happens to Lashley. But first, Apollo will win this arm wrestling contest. Henry says no more talk, it’s time to go. Apollo has Henry hold the belt, then the two competitors tie up.
Lashley acts like he needs to prepare first. Lashley takes off the jacket and carefully hangs it up. They tie up again, Lashley wants Henry to make sure this is fair. Apollo stomps Lashley’s foot! Then he pushes Lashley’s arm down! Henry says Apollo wins!! Lashley protests but he just got outsmarted is all. Lashley still tries to hit Apollo, but Apollo gets around to waistlock! Lashley fights out of the Crews Missile but runs into a BOOT! Apollo sees MVP and Benjamin running down the ramp, so he FLIES out to take them down! Apollo again makes the Hurt Business look cheap, will he bankrupt them come this Sunday?
Backstage interview with the Mysterios.
Rey and Dominik are here, as well as Ms. Angie. Charly asks Rey about everything that the Mysterio family has gone through, and the conflicting emotions he must be feeling. Dominik had his first match but against the two men who caused them such strife in Rollins and Murphy. Rey says that whatever happens, he is proud of his son. The same goes for Angie. Dominik stepped in the ring, facing one of the most dangerous superstars in the WWE today, in his first match ever. He gave Rollins hell, and Rey couldn’t be prouder. Charly agrees, Dominik performed admirably, but must ask if he was nervous at all. He was absolutely terrified. But no matter what, he had his family in his corner, and that is what gave him the courage.
That is something Rollins doesn’t get. Family gives them strength. One day, Rollins will have a family of his own, and will finally understand what he put the Mysterios through. For now, the family is here, together, and Rollins will have to do deal with the consequences. Dominik became a man, and proved himself last night. Tonight isn’t even about winning or losing. Rey is just proud of the young man by his side. He knows how much pain Dominik is in, but Rey loves his son. Tonight is a night they’ve been dreaming of! They’re sharing the ring together as father and son. And Rey will be damned if Rollins wins. Rollins talks about the bright future of Raw, but he’s looking at it right here. Will Dominik rebound from his first loss at SummerSlam to his first win on Raw?
Raw returns to Natalya and Lana in the ring.
The Ravishing Russian says she and the Queen of Harts are happy to be here. Today, they are inducting a special woman into the Hall of Fame. Natty is one of the best, no she IS the best in-ring performer. A workhorse, a peacemaker, and truth sayer! Natty says Lana doesn’t have to go on, because it’s guaranteed Natty is going into the Hall of Fame one day as the Best of All Time, #BOAT. Tonight is paying tribute to the six-time women’s champion, Mickie James, a true trailblazer in the WWE. Like every great trail, Mickie’s trail ends. Lana admits that they tried their best to help Mickie stay relevant through social media, but it didn’t work. That is why tonight, they are retiring “The Chick with the Kick.” Please join them in looking back in this highlight reel Natty worked so hard on.
The video plays NOTHING! Because there’s nothing they can think that makes Mickie’s career great. But Mickie rushes right out and pushes Natty down! Lana gets in Mickie’s face but gets the MICK KICK! Mickie just sank the #BOAT, but will she and Natty settle things in a more substantial showdown?
Shane McMahon walks up to the Raw Underground door.
Jordan Omogbehin is there to greet him as always, but the Hurt Business storms up! Lashley wants a fight, and he doesn’t give a damn who it is! He wants to beat the hell outta someone! Go right ahead! Shane lets the Hurt Business through first, fist bumps Jordan, and heads in himself. Who will end up a victim of the #FullLashley tonight?
It’s time for Raw Underground!
Lashley has that fight he wants, and he BOOTS his opponent back. The man comes back but Lashley catches him to a facelock, and cranks until the man passes out! Lashley wins!
Winner: Bobby Lashley
Shane is impressed, but does anyone else want a go at Lashley? Lashley dumps his opponent out and Dolph Ziggler steps up! Ziggler is supposed to face Ivar but it seems Ziggler is after bigger fish. These two tie up, Ziggler gets a leg but Lashley pries him off. Ziggler comes back for more, hammers away on Lashley and gets a facelock. Lashley powers up to SLAM Ziggler down and throw hands back! Lashley kicks Ziggler while he’s down with those business shoes, but Ziggler kicks back! Ziggler hops on for a sleeper hold, but Lashley rolls. Ziggler keeps hold of Lashley, Lashley throws Ziggler off then BLASTS him all the way to the wall!! Guess Ivar doesn’t need to fight Ziggler after all.
Winner: Bobby Lashley, 2-0
MVP drags a rando from the crowd and throws him up to the ring! Lashley sees the man and BOOTS him down! That man is OUT, Lashley keeps winning!
Winner: Bobby Lashley, 3-0
Shane says Raw Underground will take a break while we figure out if anyone wants more of Lashley, and if Ziggler really is down for the count.
Keith Lee VS Randy Orton!
The Limitless One’s debut on Monday Night Raw is going to be one for the ages! Will he survive an already angry Apex Predator in their first-ever match?
The bell rings, Keith and Orton circle and tie up. Keith powers Orton to a corner but Orton shifts to a headlock to get out. Keith lifts Orton but Orton cranks on the headlock to stay on the ground. Keith powers out and HURDLES Orton, to then drop down and run Orton over! Orton gets to a corner as he is surprised by what just happened! Keith waits for Orton to come back, and the two circle. Keith calls for a test of strength, Orton approaches and kicks low. Orton throws European Uppercuts but Keith stays up. Orton winds back but the punch is blocked! Keith crushes Orton’s hand and brings Orton to a knee! Orton gets up but Keith reels him in for a STANDING OVERHEAD SUPLEX!
Orton bails out, Keith follows and has Orton at the announce desk. Keith scoops Orton but Orton slips off to POST Keith! Keith gets in the ring fast, Orton stomps away on Keith’s legs! Orton digs his knee into Keith’s face and scrapes the face! Cover, ONE!! Orton is back on his feet from that kickout but Orton goes after Keith with a chinlock. Orton grinds Keith’s head but Keith fights his way up. The fans rally as Orton is a backpack on Keith, and Keith roars to ram Orton into buckles! Keith is free, he bumps Orton again then goes corner to corner for a corner splash! Keith keeps moving, ducks Orton and CROSSBODIES!
Orton writhes but Keith seethes as the fans cheer. Keith watches Orton stand, then he runs to POUNCE Orton out of the ring! Keith pursues again and has Orton back at the announce desk. Keith puts Orton in fast, but Orton kicks him in the ropes! Orton drags Keith out, DRAPING DDT! Keith writhes but Orton circles him. Orton hears the voices in his head and wants Keith to stand. Keith stirs, but McIntyre drags Orton out to go after him!!
Winner: Randy Orton, by disqualification
McIntyre isn’t just standing and walking after two punt kicks, he’s beating Orton up! He whips Orton into barriers, brings him around and rams him into more barriers! Orton jumps over and out to run away backstage! McIntyre staggers and seethes, frustrated that the Viper slithered away. Is Claymore Country coming to crush the head of the Viper once and for all?
Raw returns with a backstage interview with Drew McIntyre.
McIntyre says he is really happy for his friend, Keith, but he doesn’t need Keith fighting his battles. Keith was impressive, but so is McIntyre just standing and talking here. What is McIntyre experiencing? Well he doesn’t feel good, that’s sure. Orton tried to end McIntyre’s career! To Orton, McIntyre says that- ORTON BLINDSIDES MCINTYRE! AND PUNTS HIM AGAIN!! Security and referees rush the scene to get Orton to go away but Orton vows the title is his! Orton vows to still do whatever he wants! Orton leaves for now, but was that kick the nail in the coffin?
Raw returns with Charly waiting by the Trainer’s Room.
“This is not a good situation right now.” Obviously McIntyre just got kicked in the head again, and what Charly is hearing is not good. There could be a skull fracture, internal bleeding, and McIntyre’s career could be in jeopardy. Will McIntyre make it to Payback? Will he even be able to wrestle ever again?
Raw Women’s Championship Lumberjack Match: Asuka VS Sasha Banks!
The Empress of Tomorrow didn’t get to become a double champion, but she at least stopped The Boss from being one. Will that all turn right back around right here tonight? And win or lose, will Sasha be in any shape to help Bayley fight Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax in their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match at Payback?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised and this rematch with the entire Raw Women’s Division watching ringside begins!
Sasha and Asuka circle, Sasha rolls Asuka up fast, TWO! Sasha is furious that the ref took so long to figure it out, but Asuka kicks her down! Asuka drags Sasha up to throw out to the lumberjacks! Ruby and Liv are there, but Sasha shoves Ruby! Sasha gets back on the apron, but Asuka hip attacks her down! Bayley tells Liv, Ruby, Bianca and more to stay back, and she’s supported by Lana, Natty and the IIconics. The ref tells them all to stand down, especially with Shayna stepping up to Bayley! The tension is palpable and this situation is combustible, but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns as Sasha drags Asuka by her hair over to the apron! Sasha drags Asuka all the way out of the ring to club away on her! Sasha drags Asuka up, and Bayley as a lumberjack legally mugs Asuka! Bayley taunts Asuka as Sasha bumps her off the LED then puts her in. Sasha covers, TWO! Asuka gets to a corner, Sasha grows frustrated but the fans rally up. Sasha runs corner to corner but Asuka SUPERKICKS Sasha down! Asuka gets up top, Sasha stands, FLYING DDT! Asuka manages to cover, TWO!! Sasha survives and Asuka can’t believe it! Sasha flounders to ropes, Asuka stalks up behind her, and Asuka blocks a kick to trip Sasha to an ANKLE LOCK! Sasha scrambles and reaches but Asuka leans on the hold!
Sasha reaches, Bayley is there for her, and Sasha rolls to send Asuka out! Bayley watches but the Riott Squad is there to hep Asuka. Sasha LEAPS from the apron, Asuka gets clear and the Squad takes the hit! Sasha realizes what happened, but turns around into Asuka’s SLIDING KNEE! Asuka glares at Bayley as she gives chase. Bayley throws Natty at Asuka but Asuka decks her! Bayley throws Lana next, Asuka DECKS her! The IIconics are next, they get hit, too! But then Sasha attacks Asuka from behind! Sasha puts Asuka back in, climbs up top, and FROG SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!! Bayley and Sasha are both shocked! Sasha isn’t sure what to do next, but she has Bayley get her something. Bayley get a chair, Shayna gets Bayley’s leg!
Bayley fights Shayna but Shayna drags her down and kicks her in the chest! Asuka gets Sasha for the ASUKA LOCK!! Sasha flails, reaches, but she’s caught!! Sasha taps out, Asuka wins again!!
Winner: Asuka, by pinfall (still Raw Women’s Champion)
The Empress shuts the Blueprint out! Bayley blames Shayna for keeping this fair, but now she and Sasha must regroup to prepare! Will the Queen of Spades and Irresistible Force make for a killer combination at Payback?
Raw has an update on McIntyre’s medical status.
An ambulance is here, and it seems McIntyre has been loaded into the back. McIntyre is taken away, because of the severity of his injury. Standing by, Keith Lee comments on the situation. “There is a very large portion of me that would’ve liked to say, ‘Hey, bud, don’t interfere in my Raw debut.'” But instead, Keith has watched another friend get loaded into an ambulance, and it’s different. But fortunately, McIntyre is one of the toughest men Keith has ever met. McIntyre will be okay. But as for Orton, “I can’t say the same for him.” Will doctors be able to help McIntyre? Will anything be able to save Orton from the Limitless wrath of Keith Lee?
Raw Underground – Bobby Lashley VS Cedric Alexander!
Yes, that’s right! The Hurt Business somehow got Alexander down to the fight pit and Lashley is beating him down! Alexander fights back, waistlocks and gets a leg to trip Lashley up! Lashley counters to a facelock then waistlock then SLAM! Lashley flips over Alexander to get him in an ARMBAR! Alexander fights but Lashley elbows away on Alexander’s head! Both MVP and Shane have to call this one and pry Lashley off Alexander!
Winner: Bobby Lashley
Lashley finally lets Alexander go, but IVAR gets in! Ivar didn’t get his fight with Ziggler because of Lashley so he wants some of Lashley for himself! But the Hurt Business tackle Ivar down and beat him up! Erik gets in and now the Viking Raiders brawl with the Hurt Business! But that’s 3v2! MVP gives Erik an STO while Ivar gets beat down 2v1! Benjamin helps MVP with Erik while Lashley puts Ivar in a KIMURA! Ivar taps, Lashley wins again!
Winners: The Hurt Business
Shane gives props to MVP, Lashley and Benjamin. We’ll see more Raw Underground next week! Will Lashley return to the fight pit the NEW United States Champion?
Raw makes it Payback official!
After what Orton did to McIntyre, Keith Lee steps up again to finish the fight! Will Orton #BaskInHisGlory? Or will Keith #BurnInHisLight?
Seth Rollins & Buddy Murphy VS Rey & Dominik Mysterio!
The Monday Night Messiah and his disciple have tried to ruin the dreams of the King of Lucha Libre and his son, but have not crushed their spirits! Dominik and Rey are ready for more, will they finally get revenge on Rollins and Murphy?
But before the two teams are in the ring, Rey and Dominik go after Rollins and Murphy on the ramp! Rey throws Rollins into barriers but Rollins kicks and clubs back. Dominik and Murphy brawl on the other end while Rey fires back. Rey rams Rollins into barriers, Murphy ROCKS Dominik, but Rollins throws Rey over the announce desk! Dominik is 2v1 now and put in the ring. Rollins sicks Murphy after Dominik and this match officially begins!
Dominhik jawbreakers Murphy! Dominik ducks, dodges and tilt-o-whirl arm-drags Murphy away! Murphy gets up into another arm-drag! Murphy blocks the third but not the fourth! Dominik dropkicks Murphy out of the ring! The fans fire up as Dominik builds speed, but Rollins is there! Dominik dropkicks Rollins to the desk! Murphy returns but is tossed to that side! Rey returns to FLYING RANA Rollins into the barriers! Rey puts Rollins in for Dominik, and now father and son surround him! They dropkick and drop toehold Rollins onto the ropes, but Murphy saves Rollins from the 619! But not Dominik’s CROSSBODY! The Mysterios have control as Raw goes to break!
Raw returns as Rollins runs into boots from Rey! Rey fights out of the “Greater good” corner but runs into Rollins’ fireman’s carry! Rey fights but still takes the GUT BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Rollins grows frustrated as he stomps Rey’s hand! Rollins taunts Rey to reach for his son. Rey crawls, Dominik reaches out but Rollins sucker punches Dominik! Rollins grins as he drags Rey back up. Rey hits back with body shots and haymakers, but is shoved into the corner. Rey fights out again, goes up and wheelbarrows, then kicks Murphy away before giving Rollins the bulldog! Both men are down, Dominik is back up on the corner! Rey and Rollins crawl, Murphy tags in first! Murphy anchors Rey, drags him away, but Rey enziguris back! Hot tag to Dominik!
Dominik climbs up and leaps over Murphy to roll and send Murphy into buckles! Dominik rallies with clotheslines, whips to ropes but Murphy reverses. Dominik still clotheslines Murphy! Murphy knees low, throws Dominik out but Dominik lands on the apron. Dominik springboards for a crossbody! Cover, TWO! Dominik doesn’t slow down, he drags Murphy up. Murphy shoves, but runs into a boot! Dominik back elbows then hops up, flying huricanrana POSTS Murphy! Dominik runs corner to corner, goes up and up and TORNADO DDT’S! Cover, Rollins breaks it! Rollins gets out, Dominik stares him down, but Murphy bails out, too.
Rollins keeps Dominik’s attention until Dominik goes out to fetch Murphy in. Dominik still glares at Rollins but Murphy chop blocks Dominik! Tag to Rollins, Rollins drags Dominik up and lifts, but Dominik fights off the bomb! Dominik hops off to tag in Rey! Rey springboard seated sentons Rollins down but doesn’t slow down! Rey ducks and dodges, then tilt-o-whirl headscissors Rollins to ropes! Dial it up but Murphy tags in! Rollins gets clear of the 619 again, Murphy rolls Rey up! TWO, Murphy kicks and scoops but Rey slips off. Rey dropkicks the legs out, tags in Dominik, and they double it up!! 619 times two!! Dominik climbs up top, the lights start to flicker…?! Rollins shoves Dominik off the top!
Rey chases Rollins, but RETRIBUTION appears!! They chase everyone off, and surround Dominik and Rey! The Mysterios are mugged 6v2! Rollins smiles because they’re doing the dirty work for him. They drag Dominik up to throw forearms, then they put Rey in a corner for stomps. DOUBLE HIP TOSS on Dominik! Dominik flops out of the ring but Retribution drags him back up. Rey gets slid out hard to the floor! Then Dominik is sent into barriers! The fans boo as Retribution continues to stomp and pummel Dominik. The two biggest ones take Rey to LAWN DART him at the POST!! “This is OUR house!” They drag Rey over to Dominik to make Dominik see what happened to his father. Retribution claims they’ve earned this, but who even are they?!
My Thoughts:
A wild and crazy follow-up to SummerSlam and go-home to Payback in one go, this Raw was actually really good. There were quite a few disqualification/no contest finishes tonight, but each of those works well to keep stories going and the math even. I would not have expected the brawling between Nia and Shayna the last couple weeks result in a reluctant tag team a la Sheamus and Cesaro becoming The Bar. I don’t see them winning the Women’s Tag titles, but I bet the match is a great slug fest before things fall apart. The Lumberjack match rematch for the Raw Women’s title was pretty good, and it certainly makes for a clean break of Asuka and the Golden Role Models. I have a feeling that Shayna and Nia losing at Payback results in them having it out on the road to Asuka VS Shayna, probably at Hell in a Cell.
The “telenovela” as I’ve nicknamed it has taken quite the twist. Demi seems to go back and forth between Garza and Ivar, but Garza and Ivar already had a match so it seems like some of this is backwards. Maybe it escalates, they have a rematch and in a shocking twist that I was hoping would happen in Ziggler VS Otis, Demi chooses the loser, because she can’t help but console the man who got badly beat up. The story with The Hurt Business and Apollo’s crew escalates, but Apollo’s the only one not getting beat up anymore. The arm wrestling segment was funny, Apollo VS Lashley is going to be a great match, and the 24/7 Championship Fatal 4 was fun but the title goes with Tozawa to keep it out of the mix for the moment.
Speaking of Ziggler, what a surprising change of plans for him to fight Lashley in Raw Underground. The Hurt Business stands tall in the fight pit, but I wonder if we get some kind of Six Man after Payback. The Six Woman Tag was really good, and it was great for the Faces to win. This probably doesn’t settle anything, but it was a great blending of how Bianca is a new friend of Ruby’s, and Liv being an old friend, these three might form a new trio since this isn’t the true Riott Squad. Aleister on the KO Show was a great segment. He had the eye patch wrap, and he shocks us by going Heel as it were, suckering Kevin into that attack. There are a lot of ways they can take this, I’m just not sure if this should lead to Aleister joining Rollins. Aleister is either a loner or a leader, not a follower.
The story of Orton and McIntyre was great, and I did not expect them to bring Keith Lee into it. Though perhaps WWE releasing a video of McIntyre and Keith training together before TakeOver: XXX was the foreshadowing. I like Keith going right after Orton, that in itself is like a title, and their match at Payback will be great. McIntyre already started looking superhuman at taking two punt kicks and getting up, but it seems almost a given he shows up at Payback to shock Orton. Hopefully after a winner is decided this time, just so Keith doesn’t have beef with McIntyre. Though that would be an awesome match, too. At the very least, McIntyre VS Orton at Hell in a Cell IN Hell in a Cell will be amazing!
We got a really great surprise in the Mysterios taking on Rollins and Murphy, though it was more clear here that Dominik still needs to sharpen his lucha skills. He may also need to rethink a hood on that vest. Maybe they add layers to the costume so he can take off the hooded vest and just have a tight shirt like his father. But as soon as those lights flickered, it was clear Retribution was going to attack. I almost thought the six here tonight were going to reveal themselves and set up Payback matches somehow, but guess not. Maybe the reveal is at Payback, and we build towards huge HIAC matches, such as 8 Mans, 6 Mans, Women’s Tag, etc. I hope this doesn’t drag Survivor Series into it. I want a second year of the Triple Brand Warfare, 5v5v5, not Team Retribution VS Team WWE where no matter who wins, it feels like the story loses.
My Score: 8.5/10
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Will Deonna Purrazzo avoid getting Frostbite?
While she has issues with the Thunder, Deonna Purrazzo first takes on the Frost! Will she be more than ready for La Mera Mera after firing back up?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Trent Beretta VS Dalton Castle; Trent wins.
- Bryan Keith VS JD Drake; Keith wins.
- Deonna Purrazzo VS Lady Frost; Deonna wins.
- PAC VS Johnny TV w/ Taya Valkyrie; Pac wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Collision bleeds over into Rampage.
After their incredible TNT Championship match, Adam “Edge” Copeland is the winner, but he helps Kyle O’Reilly to his feet and shows him respect with a handshake and hug. The fans cheer that, and Edge even raises Kyle’s hand in victory. Kyle wants to go but Edge doesn’t let go. Edge finally does let go, and even he isn’t sure what that was just now. Edge takes his title and leaves, will he have no choice but to face Malakai Black to exorcise this darkness?
Backstage interview with Claudio Castagnoli.
Lexy Nair catches the Swiss Superman on his way out, and congratulates him on his win alongside Bryan Danielson on Collision. But while Bryan had words to say after, Claudio decided to leave on his own. What happened? Claudio says Anarchy in the Arena. He heard the match be made, and then Bryan tonight defending AEW, Claudio gets it. And he also gets wanting to beat the crap out of The Elite. But Bryan and Eddie teaming up again in that same match? The last time they were on the same team for Anarchy in the Arena, that was almost the end of Bryan’s wrestling career. Claudio had to replace Bryan against Zack Sabre Jr. for Forbidden Door.
Claudio says we didn’t know if Bryan would ever wrestle again, all because of Eddie Kingston. Eddie is swearing to be a changed man, but he could go back to his old self at a moment’s notice. Claudio knows Eddie better than anyone else does. And we also know Bryan is on his last year as a wrestler. Bryan can do whatever he wants, that’s fine, and Claudio supports that. They went to Mexico, to Japan, wherever. But this one? Claudio wants Bryan to retire healthy. And he doesn’t want to have anything to do with this Anarchy in the Arena business. He cannot be there for Bryan. He just doesn’t want to see Bryan get hurt.
Claudio leaves, clearly conflicted, but are his concerns perhaps justified?
Trent Beretta VS Dalton Castle!
It is very clear that from now on, it’s not about Best Friends, it’s about #JustTrent. However, will he really be able to make the most of things now that it is all up to Trent? Or will The Peacock strut all over this selfish traitor?
The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and Castle puts Trent on ropes. The ref backs Castle up, he and Trent reset. Castle gets a single leg takedown but Trent scrambles to ropes. Castle lets off, but Trent SMACKS him! The fans boo, but Castle gets around to waistlock and SLAM! The fans fire up as Castle waistlocks and gator rolls Trent around. Castle gut wrenches, brings Trent up, and he throws Trent around! Trent gets free, swings, but Castle blocks to counter ELBOW! Trent staggers away, Castle storms up, but Trent HOTSHOTS Castle away! Trent goes up the corner but Castle sweeps the legs!
Castle goes to the apron, runs side to side and KNEES Trent to the floor! The fans fire up and Castle flexes. Castle goes after Trent at the ramp, drags him up and puts him in the ring, then stalks Trent to the far side. Castle waistlocks, Trent throws elbows, but Castle still lifts! Trent fights more, gets free, but Castle scoops! Trent slips free to go to the other side of the corner, and Trent HEADBUTTS Castle in the back of the head! Trent then brings Castle through the corner, for a DRAPING APRON DDT!! The fans boo but Trent just soaks it up, and Rampage goes picture in picture.
Trent paces around while Castle sits up in a daze. Trent drags Castle off the apron, then LARIATS! Trent leaves Castle behind and waits on the count. Castle staggers up to his feet, walks off the pain, and then goes to the apron at 5 of 10. But Trent attacks Castle in the ropes! Trent brings Castle in to knee low, then CHOP to the corner! Castle falls over, Trent paces, then digs his boots in! The ref counts, Trent lets off, and Trent stalks Castle to a corner. Trent stands Castle up but Castle ROCKS him! Castle BOOTS from the corner, goes up, but Trent YANKS Castle down into a SAIDO! Trent hurries to cover, TWO!
Castle hangs tough, seeing as how he’s a former ROH World Champion. Trent snarls, storms up on Castle, then brings him around. Trent reels Castle in, but Castle fights the suplex to cradle! TWO! Trent runs up to ELBOW Castle down! Trent soaks up the heat while Castle flounders. Trent stalks Castle to ropes, but Castle throws elbows. Trent CLUBS Castle, Castle ROCKS Trent! Trent CHOPS Castle, then puts him up top. Trent fires forearms, climbs up after Castle, and Rampage returns to single picture. The fans boo as Trent goes up to SUPER STEINER, but Castle sunset flips it! TWO and DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down!
The fans fire up as both men stir. Castle flops around to ropes, Trent rises at center. Trent runs up but Castle shoots around to EXPLODER! The fans fire up with Castle as he rises again! Castle runs up to get up and under for another EXPLODER! The fans are thunderous as The Peacock is roaring! Castle storms over to Trent, waistlocks, but Trent elbows free! Trent boots but Castle blocks, reels Trent in, SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Trent stays in this, but Castle stays on him with a gut wrench. The fans rally, Castle brings Trent up, but Trent throws body shots. But Castle Alabama Lifts! Trent grabs ropes to stop that!
Castle pulls, he gets Trent loose, but Trent uses the momentum to reel Castle in! PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Castle survives and Trent scowls. The fans rally for Castle but Trent stalks him to a corner. Trent hauls Castle up for the TORNADO- NO, Castle blocks the DDT and pops Trent around to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Castle rises! Trent bails out but Castle pursues! Castle storms over but Trent has the chair! The ref stops that, but Trent CLAWS Castle’s face! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Trent lets off. Trent has Castle in the corner, and YANKS Castle into the crossbar!! Castle writhes and sputters, Trent storms in.
Trent mockingly calls for the hug, only to BUSAIKU KNEE!! Trent then steps over, and reels Castle into the SNAKEBITE!! Castle endures, flails, but he’s fading! Castle is OUT, Trent wins!
Winner: Trent Beretta, by submission
Trent’s a snake, so of course he’d use a move like that to win! Trent gives a mocking thumbs up, then mockingly gives well wishes to Chuck Taylor, the man he forced into early retirement! What is going on inside Trent’s twisted mind?
Deonna Purrazzo speaks.
“Wow, Thunder Rosa, welcome back to work! We haven’t seen you in two weeks. Are you dodging me? Congratulations on your victory, I was watching. And tonight, I hope you’ll pay me the same respect. Because when I’m meticulously picking apart Lady Frost’s arm, I’m going to be thinking about you. When you stepped into my business, when you blamed me for your shortcomings, you made this personal. And it’s about time we end it. A wise man once told me to keep my front towards enemy so when my enemy sees me coming, they know their fate.” The Virtuosa has issued her warning, but is she overlooking her opponent here tonight?
Rush speaks.
“The American fans don’t understand what true greatness is. You fear all that is different. You all have fear because El Toro Blanco, Rush, will squash you and step on you. I will destroy you, I will spit on you, I will walk all over you! And now, everyone in AEW, they’re going to find out why I kick them all in the face. And I plan to do that to anyone who gets in my way. Just remember, if you mess with the bull, you get the horns!”
Bryan Keith VS JD Drake!
The Bounty Hunter is still in search of his prize, but he’s ready to go on a Rampage if it’ll bring him one step closer. Will Keith get what he wants? Or will the Workhorseman put him through the wringer?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Keith headlocks but JD powers out. They RAM shoulders, and JD doesn’t budge. Keith CHOPS, then tries to scoop! JD CLUBS Keith, BELL CLAPS him, then swings. Keith ducks the chop to BOOT JD right outta the ring! The fans fire up and Keith goes out after JD. Keith storms up to CHOP! JD felt that one and the fans fire up again. But then JD shoves, swings, only for Keith to dodge! But then JD pops Keith up to the apron to CLOBBER him! JD puts Keith in the ring, stomps him around, then drags him up. JD reels Keith in and suplexes, but Keith slips free! Keith waistlocks, but JD bucks the O’Conner!
JD runs up to SHOTGUN BOOT! Cover, TWO! Keith survives that, but JD drags him back up. JD bumps Keith off buckles, then CHOPS! The fans fire up hearing that one! JD stands Keith up to CHOP again! Keith just fires up to fire CHOP after CHOP in return! JD knees low, whips, but Keith ducks ‘n’ dodges and repeat, to FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! JD gets up, and Keith scoops and SLAMS! The fans fire up, Keith runs in, and he GAMANGIRIS! JD wobbles, Keith gets around and reels him in, DIAMOND DUST! Cover, Keith wins!
Winner: Bryan Keith, by pinfall
The Bounty Hunter brings down the Blue Collar Badass and is ready to keep going! Will Keith have a golden opportunity waiting for him on the other side of Double or Nothing?
Adam “Edge” Copeland speaks.
He stands on the other side of chain link fence, barbed wire woven throughout. Edge says, “I just survived a war with Kyle O’Reilly. But I have more ideas. Malakai Black! I’ve already taken out Buddy Matthews, I’ve already taken out Brody King. So now, now it’s your turn. You want evil? You want my darkest side? It’s starting to come out, Malakai, and I don’t think you want it. But I think I do. So I have a challenge for you. At Double or Nothing, Las Vegas, Malakai Black VS Cope The Rated R Superstar, in a BARBED WIRE STEEL CAGE MATCH for the TNT Championship!! If you’re man enough, I want to see you in Everett this Wednesday on Dynamite to accept my challenge.”
Edge rattles the cage, will he make The Dark Father regret ever rattling his?
Deonna Purrazzo VS Lady Frost!
The Virtuosa gave La Mera Mera her warning, and now she’s going to make good on it. Will she melt the ice in Frost’s veins? Or will Deonna have to be careful not to lose her arms to Frostbite?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Deonna puts Frost in a corner, then shoves her around. The ref counts, Deonna lets off, and Frost comes back. Deonna headlocks to hit the takeover. Frost keeps her shoulders up, stands up and throws body shots. Frost powers out but Deonna runs her over! Frost kips up! Deonna kicks low! Deonna whips, drops down, but Frost rolls under the lariat to handspring and headscissor! But Deonna blocks that to stomp Frost’s fingers! Deonna stalks Frost to a corner, CHOPS Frost, then stalks her to another corner. Frost CHOPS back! Deonna kicks low, whips corner to corner, but Frost slips out to the apron!
Frost blocks a shot to ROCK Deonna, then she goes up and up to HANDSPRING RANA! The fans fire up as Deonna tumbles out of the ring! Frost takes aim from the apron, but handsprings over the lariat! But Deonna blocks the kick to YANK Frost down! The fans boo but Deonna soaks it all up as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Deonna rolls into the ring, drags Frost up, and wrenches to CLUB the arm. Frost goes to a corner, and Deonna pulls the arm around ropes! The ref counts, Deonna lets off, and then she wrenches Frost to YANK the arm. And YANK it again! Deonna wrenches but Frost fires body shots! Deonna wrenches to WRING the arm out! Deonna soaks up more heat, then drags Frost around to drop a leg on the arm! Deonna leg scissors the arm but Frost endures. Deonna drops a leg on the arm again, then drops a knee on the elbow! Frost endures but Deonna covers, TWO! Deonna is annoyed but she storms up on Frost.
Frost throws body shots but Deonna ROCKS her. Deonna puts Frost in a corner to whip corner to corner, then she runs in. Frost BOOTS Deonna away, then handsprings up and over to SHOTGUN from behind! Cover, TWO! Deonna is still in this but Frost brings her up. Frost whips, Deonna reverses, then Deonna ELBOWS Frost down! Deonna huffs and puffs and stalks Frost, then drags her by an arm. Deonna digs a knee into the shoulder, then gets the other arm. Deonna bends those fingers back, then pulls the arm! Deonna flips Frost into a cover, TWO! Deonna keeps on Frost with a knee to the back and a chinlock on top!
Frost endures, Deonna CLUBS her in the chest, then keeps on the chinlock. Frost fights around, stands, throws body shots, and breaks free to KNEE low! Frost fires more shots as Rampage returns to single picture, but Deonna ROCKS Frost back! Deonna whips Frost to a corner, but Frost ELBOWS her away! Deonna runs in again, but Frost dodges to then SCREW HIGH KICK! But Deonna BOOTS her down! The fans fire up while both women stir. Deonna goes to ropes, the fans cheer on Frost, and Frost runs up to LARIAT! And then wrench, and LARIAT! Frost fires up, Deonna ducks a roundhouse but not the HEEL KICK!
Deonna goes to a corner, Frost runs up to SHINING WIZARD! Frost sits Deonna down then goes corner to corner for the handspring CANNONBALL! Frost drags Deonna to the cover, ROPEBREAK! Frost miscalculated but she drags Deonna back up. But Deonna SOBATS! Deonna runs to KNEE LIFT and RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Then a roll through into the FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Frost endures, reaches out, but Deonna pushes way back on the arm! Frost still fights around, makes her way over, ROPEBREAK! Deonna lets go in frustration and she stomps away on Frost! Frost goes to the apron, Deonna runs up but Frost RAMS into her!
Frost ROUNDHOUSES, then goes up top! Frost aims, leaps, TORNILLO! Cover, TWO!! Deonna survives and shocks Frost! But Frost hurries to put Deonna back in the drop zone! Frost goes up but Deonna CLUBS her first! Deonna waisltocks but Frost holds ropes! Frost elbows Deonna away, then mule kicks! Frost adjusts, but Deonna trips her! Deonna throws Frost into the Tree of Woe, to run in and TACKLE Frost! Cover, Deonna wins!
Winner: Deonna Purrazzo, by pinfall
Just as Rosa proved she can win by submission, Deonna proved she can win by sudden impact! But speaking of sudden, here comes Rosa with a chair! Deonna bails out and runs away into the crowd! Rosa wants to pursue but security gets in the way! The Virtuosa flees into the night but Rosa looks where she can find her! When and where will La Mera Mera get her chance to tear into Deonna?
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
After The Outcasts bullied her protege, Mariah May, the leading lady is coming for revenge! Toni Storm will take on Harley Cameron in a “grudge match,” but who will watch out for the shoe? And then, with Kazuchika Okada wanting his 1v1 with Dax Harwood, the stakes have now been raised, because it will be an AEW Continental Championship match! Perhaps a move by Tony Khan or Kenny Omega? No Cash or Bucks allowed ringside, who will make it reign in Everett?
The Acclaimed debut a brand new music video!
They say it couldn’t be done~! Ey yo, why you say that? They say we could never make it~! You sound so dumb! Hey yo yo yo yo, listen! New legends, like the news said it, I’ma turn it to 11, send the haters to the heavens. New new, new new. Who knew who knew? Not you, not you! You lose, you lose! Broke ceilings and hit walls, here to tag like graffiti. Here to drop bombs on the whole world, you’d think we at Tuskigy. At war with the world again, hats off, we’ll be burnin’ them, hurtin’ them, even when the situation got harrier than a Persian man. Every dollar, we earnin’ ’em.
We don’t care ’bout your Bucks. We don’t need our initials, either. Swear to God, we give no WHOA! People love me and Bowens a lot. Billy Gunn took us over the top. Merch numbers, they going to cop. Big bubble, we gonna pop. Who winning the most? Us. Who did all they goals? Us! Who comin’ for more? US! Who spinning these hoes? US! New new, new new. Who knew who knew? Who’s next who’s next? Better hope it’s not you.
Platinum Max has sent a message to the top guys of the tag division, but will he and the Five Tool Player soon replace them as the elite team of AEW?
Scorpio Sky speaks.
“Yes, I was hurt. And yes, I’m better than ever now. Every time you get hurt, you heal. After darkness comes the light. Where most people see an injury as a step back, I saw this as a step forward. But I had tough days. I struggled like normal people do. Now, I choose to believe. If you put one foot in front of the other, every step takes you closer to your destination. It’s all about faith. And if you don’t have it, that’s okay. I’m here for you. Because together, the Sky’s the limit.” Will this return finally be the one that takes Scorpio to the top of AEW?
PROGRAMMING ALERT for next Saturday!
It’ll be another THREE HOUR BLOCK for AEW as Collision & Rampage go back to back again, but it’ll be back to TNT!
PAC VS Johnny TV w/ Taya Valkyrie!
The Bastard has been looking for trouble, and trouble keeps finding him. Will the Man Gravity Forgot show that it’s not about being TV Ready, but about being ready for a fight?
The bell rings and Johnny pulls out a Canucks jersey from the back of his pants. He shows it off, just to floss it between his legs! The fans boo, but then Pac BOOTS Johnny down! The fans cheer as Pac stomps a mudhole in! The ref counts, Pac digs his boots in, but Pac still lets off at 4. Pac drags Johnny up, bumps him off buckles, then stalks Johnny to another corner. The fans rally for Pac, he stomps Johnny more, but lets off as the ref counts. Pac drags Johnny up to bump him off more buckles! Johnny falls back, Pac goes up the corner, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Johnny tumbles all the way out of the ring!
Pac goes to the apron, KICKS Johnny, then ASAI MOONSAULTS! Direct hit and down goes Johnny! The fans fire up and Pac stalks Johnny. Pac drags Johnny up and into the ring, then storms in after him. Taya gets on the apron to shout at Pac, but then she backs away as Pac storms over. Johnny CLAWS Pac’s eyes! Johnny ROCKS Pac, ELBOWS and ROUNDHOUSES, then runs, to CALF KICK! Johnny hits a STANDING SHOOTING STAR, covers, TWO! Johnny keeps on Pac and throws down elbows as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Johnny digs his elbow into Pac’s shoulder, then brings Pac around to kick low. Johnny TOSSES Pac out, then KICKS him in the back. Johnny grins while he paces around Pac, then talks some trash on the fans. Johnny hauls Pac up to FLAPJACK off the apron! Taya applauds but she’s the only one. Johnny steps into the ring, argues with the ref, and Taya CHOKES Pac! Taya gets away with all that, Johnny waits on Pac to get in, and then he SWITCH KICKS! Johnny BOOTS Pac to ropes, CHOKES him on the ropes, then lets off as the ref counts. Johnny drags Pac into a cravat and snapmares. Johnny keeps Pac down with a neck wrench, but Pac endures.
Pac fights up, throws body shots, but Johnny throws him down by his hair! Johnny then SLIDING LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Johnny rains down forearms, goes for the arm but Pac clasps hands to fight off the armbar. Pac moves around, ROPEBREAK! Johnny lets go but then CLUBS Pac in the corner. Johnny drags Pac around to have another cravat neck wrench. Pac endures, Taya taunts the fans, and Johnny leans on the hold. Pac fights up, even as Johnny adjusts his angle, and Rampage returns to single picture. Pac fights body shots but Johnny knees low! RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! And then Johnny can’t help but go over to Taya for a big kiss!
The fans boo because public displays of affection are gross. Johnny and Taya still flirt even as Johnny goes back into the ring. Pac CLOBBERS him! And CLOBBERS him again! Pac whips, Johnny reverses but Pac CLOBBERS him a third time! The fans fire up with Pac and he stalks Johnny. Pac brings Johnny up to SOBAT! KICK! SOBAT! Pac runs, but Taya trips him up! The fans boo but Taya scurries away. Pac pursues! Taya says he is not about to, but then Johnny runs in! TORNILLO! Down goes Pac, and Johnny puts him back in. MOONLIGHT DRIVE! Cover, TWO!! Pac survives but Johnny drags him to a drop zone.
Johnny stomps Pac, then goes up the corner. STARSHIP- NO, Pac moves and Johnny lands out! Pac rolls Johnny, Johnny rolls through, but Pac dodges him to SNAP GERMAN! Pac roars, the fans fire up, and he runs in, but into a BOOT! Johnny aims again, goes up, and the fans boo the STARSHIP- FLOP!! Pac goes up while Johnny crash lands! The fans are thunderous but Taya gets on the apron! Everyone is distracted and that allows Johnny to get away! Taya takes a swing, but Pac blocks! Johnny runs up, but is sent into his wife!! Pac jumps on, BRUTALIZER!!! Johnny drops to a knee, tries to power up, but he falls to the mat! Johnny taps, Pac wins!!
Winner: PAC, by submission
That’s what you get for picking a fight with a Bastard! Mr. & Mrs. TV will have to regroup and rethink their plan for stardom, but then Bang Bang Gang is here via the tron! They want “Pac-man” to pay attention! Pac won his match, huh? Yeah, just did. But as good as White did against Rocky Romero? Nope! But he at least took White’s advice about it. Then wait, Pac won? Yes. After that embarrassment against Okada, are things finally looking up for ol’ Pac? Well let’s not get carried away. Pac, that is great. The fans are happy, good to see you back in action after vacation. But if you stick your nose in Bang Bang Gang business again, they will put you on the shelf permanently.
But until then, everyone in Vancouver can help them finish this one. If you’re not down with that, they’ve got two words for ya: GUNS UP!! Pac scowls at the arrogant World Trios Champions, but are they the ones playing with fire?
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Can Kyle O’Reilly get the edge on Adam Copeland?
Even though he defended the AEW TNT Championship in a brutal match with Brody King, Adam “Edge” Copeland is giving Vancouver’s own Kyle O’Reilly his dream match! Will #CombatKyle close the Cope Open?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli VS Top Flight; Bryan & Claudio win.
- Will Ospreay VS Lee Moriarty w/ Shane Taylor Promotions; Ospreay wins.
- Six Man Tag: Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony VS Evan Rivers & The Voros Twins; Cage & The Gates win.
- Daniel Garcia VS KM; Garcia wins.
- Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler VS Tommy Billington; Dax wins.
- Thunder Rosa VS Robyn Renegade; Rosa wins.
- AEW TNT Championship: Adam “Edge” Copeland VS Kyle O’Reilly; Edge wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli VS Top Flight!
After that scare at AEW Dynasty, The American Dragon is back in action! He and the Swiss Superman jump into the ring together, will they get another win together? Or will Darius & Dante Martin prove blood is thicker than the Blackpool Combat Club?
The teams sort out and Bryan starts against Darius. Rogers Arena fires up for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as the bell rings, and the two circle. Bryan and Darius nod, tie up, and Bryan wrenches, hammerlocks, headlocks and hits the takeover. Darius headscissors, Bryan gets free, but Darius headlocks for the takeover. Bryan headscissors, Darius kips free, and the fans cheer the standoff. The two reset, knuckle lock, and go around. They go shoulder to shoulder, Bryan rolls back and wrenches to wrangle and arm-drag Darius! Darius kips up, wrenches and waistlocks to then spin Bryan for a cravat. Bryan pries at the hold, then shifts to a chinlock.
Darius fights up, powers up and out, but Bryan runs him over! Things speed up, Darius arm-drags! The fans cheer as Darius has Bryan with the cording hold. Bryan fights up, powers up and whips, but Darius runs him over! Things speed up again, Darius turns arm-drag into backslide, TWO! Bryan avoids the sweep, Darius ducks the roundhouse, and the fans cheer the new standoff. Darius and Bryan circle, tie up again, and Darius wrenches an arm. Darius CLUBS the arm, tags Dante, and Top Flight double wrench to DOUBLE CHOP! Darius snapmares, then holds Bryan for Dante to stomp! Cover, TWO!
Dante keeps on Bryan with a wrench and wristlock. Bryan rolls, bridges, and powers Dante back to the corner. Tag to Claudio, he UPPERCUTS Dante and the fans fire up! Claudio pushes Dante around, fires forearms, then whips. Dante ducks ‘n’ dodges and flips to RANA! Claudio tumbles around to a corner, Dante runs up and A-LIST LARIATS! Tag to Darius, he goes to suplex but Claudio blocks! Claudio goes to suplex but Dante saves Darius! Darius then snap suplexes Claudio, and Dante slingshot SENTONS! The fans cheer, Darius covers, TWO! Darius CHOPS Claudio, Claudio UPPERCUTS Darius! Claudio shakes out the stars then bumps Darius off buckles.
Claudio CHOPS, UPPERCUTS, JABS and repeat! The fans fire up and “WOO~,” then Claudio brings Darius around. Claudio hangs Darius out to dry, then tags Bryan. Bryan goes up to FLYING KNEE DROP! The fans fire up as Bryan turns Darius over and hooks up the legs! The fans cheer “YES! YES! YES!” as Bryan pulls Darius up, up and away! ROMERO SPECIAL! Darius endures, the fans cheer, and Bryan lets Darius down so he can tag Claudio. Claudio UPPERCUTS Darius down, covers, ONE!! Darius is toughing it out but Claudio UPPERCUTS! Darius throws body shots but Claudio ROCKS him! “This is Awesome!” as they go back and forth!
Darius fires the forearms over an dover, then runs up, but is sent into buckles! And then into the POST! Darius tumbles down to the apron, the steps and then the floor! Claudio has the fans all fired up while Collision goes picture in picture.
Darius crawls to the steps, Bryan tags in and storms over to get Darius in the ring. Bryan stands Darius up, wrenches the arm, and hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Darius drops to his knees while clutching the elbow, but Bryan brings him back up. Darius CHOPS, but Bryan eggs Darius on. Darius CHOPS again, and again, and again! Bryan still holds onto the arm to wrench and ELBOW BREAKER! Darius falls again, and Bryan stays between him and Dante. Bryan brings Darius up, wrenches and whips Darius to the corner, then CHOPS! Darius sputters, Bryan KICKS, then CHOPS! And KICKS! And CHOPS! Repeat! The ref counts but Bryan lets off to tag in Claudio.
Claudio ROCKS Darius with a forearm, fires off body shots, then UPPERCUTS Darius down! Claudio drags Darius up, then snapmares, but Darius springs up to DROPKICK Claudio down! Claudio sits up to shake out the stars, and he goes after Darius. Claudio grabs the legs, but Darius kicks at him. Claudio rolls Darius to his feet to then scoop and SLAM! Claudio runs and DOUBLE STOMPS! Tag to Bryan, he talks some trash, and he watches Darius sit up. Bryan gets the fans fired up, and he KICKS as Collision returns to single picture! And KICKS! And KICKS! “YES! YES! YES!” Darius stands to CHOP, so Bryan CHOPS!
The fans “WOO~” as both men go back and forth! Bryan puts Darius in a corner, CHOPS, then KICKS again and again and again! Bryan whips corner to corner, but runs into a BOOT! Bryan ROLLING ELBOWS but Darius WALL RUN KICKS him down! Both men crawl, the fans fire up, hot tags to Claudio and Dante! Dante fires off but Claudio hits back! Dante fires even more forearms, and he just doesn’t stop! The fans fire up and Dante whips, but Claudio reverses. Claudio runs in, Dante dodges to then go up and around and GAMANGIRI! Dante goes up and springboards to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!
Dante goes to ropes, Claudio runs up but Dante jumps up and over! Darius GAMANGIRIS Claudio in the ropes! Dante then JUMP KNEES, ducks ‘n’ dodges and DIVES onto Bryan! Dante box jumps to the apron, but avoids Claudio to GAMANGIRI! Dante goes up and up to MAMBA SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Claudio survives and shocks Dante! The fans rally, Dante goes to his corner but Bryan YANKS Darius down! Dante runs at Claudio, sunset flips, but Claudio rolls through, GIANT SWING!! The fans are thunderous as Dante goes around and around, all the way to TEN! Claudio then steps through, for the SHARPSHOOTER!
Dante endures, reaches out, crawls his way forward, but Claudio drags him away! Only for Darius to step-in FLATLINER! Bryan storms in to CHOP! Darius CHOPS back! They CHOP back and forth, “WOO~!” Darius ROCKS Claudio, CHOPS Bryan, repeat! But Claudio knees low, and BCC mugs Darius. They push him aside but Dante runs up! Dante gets under the double clothesline, then he helps Darius TORNADO DDT Claudio! Dante DECKS Bryan, then holds the way open so Darius can DIVE! Direct hit and both men hit railing! Dante goes up and up and NOSEDIVES!! Cover, TWO?!?
The fans are thunderous as Claudio survives! Fans hope they “FIGHT FOREVER!” but this is just the opening match! Dante tags Darius, and Darius reels Claudio in. Dante goes up but Claudio fights the lift! Darius still tries, but Claudio back drops free! Dante leaps over Claudio, but Bryan runs in to BUSAIKU KNEE! Bryan has Darius but Darius CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Bryan ROUNDHOUSES, Claudio UPPERCUTS! Stack cover, BCC wins!
Winners: Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli, by pinfall
The American Dragon & Swiss Superman are all fired up now! But will Bryan be ready for some Anarchy in the Arena at Double or Nothing? Bryan gets a mic to tell Vancouver, British Columbia, “Hey! Let’s give a round of applause for Top Flight.” The fans cheer that. Bryan says that team, those two, that is what AEW is all about! And shortly after the match started, Bryan heard a chant that warmed his heart, and it was only three letters: “A E DUB! A E DUB!” The fans join in, and Bryan says his very first Anarchy in the Arena almost ended his career! But the reason he is willing to come back and forth this time is because he LOVES AEW!
The fans cheer again, and Claudio takes his leave so Bryan can continue. Bryan says the Young Bucks and The Elite, which the fans boo, are part of the foundation of AEW. But they no longer represent what AEW is anymore! Tony Khan has been at every single AEW show since its inception! Every Dynamite, every Rampage, every Collision, even ROH! And guess what? We’re here with 7,000! The Bucks wanna run this company when they’re not even here?! So you wanna know why Bryan’s willing to fight in a match that almost ended him? It’s one reason: He LOVES AEW! What it represents, and what it gives to the fans!
And Bryan will do anything, and he means anything, to protect AEW! The fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” but will the American Dragon be able to help Eddie Kingston & FTR tear down this corrupt new Elite?
Will Ospreay VS Lee Moriarty w/ Shane Taylor Promotions!
The Aerial Assassin will be facing Roderick Strong for the AEW International Championship at Double or Nothing, so he’s going to sharpen that blade until it’s time to strike. Will the #BillyGOAT be able to cut through #TAIGASTYLE on the way to Las Vegas? Or will Lee Moriarty prove that he should be the one going for the gold?
But of course, The Savior of the Backbreaker would have to join commentary for this match so he can keep a close eye on Ospreay. Roddy also brings The Kingdom, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett, but Ospreay tells Roddy to get a good look then from the desk. The bell rings, the fans rally up, and the two tie up. Ospreay waistlocks, throws Lee down, but Lee wrenches to facelock. Ospreay powers Lee to ropes, the ref counts, and Ospreay lets off. Roddy says such good sportsmanship. The two tie up, Lee wrenches to wristlock, but Ospreay rolls. Lee wrangles Ospreay down, grinds the wristlock, but Ospreay fights up to his feet.
Ospreay chinbars but Lee wrangles him again. The fans sing for Ospreay but Lee mockingly claps along with Ospreay’s hand. Ospreay gets up, steps over and headlocks, but Lee wrenches out to wrangle Ospreay. Ospreay headscissors, Lee kips free, but then Ospreay hits the takeover. Lee headscissors, Ospreay kips free, and Lee avoids the buzzsaw! The fans fire up with Ospreay as Lee knows how close that was. Ospreay and Lee reset, feel things out, and knuckle lock. They go shoulder to shoulder, the fans rally, and Lee rolls back to put pressure on the knuckles! Ospreay endures, turns things, and he flips Lee up and over!
Lee tripos Ospreay, Ospreay bridges, and stays up even as Lee jumps on him! Ospreay turns things around to MONKEY FLIP Lee! But Lee MONKEY FLIPS back! Then Lee turns Monkey Flip into an ARM SNAPPER! Ospreay clutches the elbow but Lee whips. Ospreay ducks ‘n ‘dodges to RANA! Lee tumbles out of the ring and the fans fire up! Ospreay gets fans to chant “OI! OI! OI!” Ospreay builds speed, Roddy says you can’t take this long against Roddy, but Ospreay still PLANCHAS! Down goes Lee and everyone is fired up as Collision goes picture in picture.
Roddy & The Kingdom taunt Ospreay, he tells them to settle down, then he goes back for Lee. Ospreay puts Lee in the ring, aims from the apron, but he also has to worry about Shaney T! Ospreay springboards, Lee gets under, then Lee throat chops! And BUCKLE SHOTS! Ospreay falls back and Lee mockingly claps. Lee stomps Ospreay at the ropes, scrapes him out of the ring, then argues with the ref. This allows Shane to RAM Ospreay into the LED barriers! Shane stomps Ospreay, the fans protest, but Shane puts Ospreay back in. Lee covers, TWO! Lee stomps Ospreay around, and has him in a corner.
Lee whips corner to corner, runs in and clotheslines! Then he CHOPS! Ospreay drops to his knee, Lee mocks the United Empire’s crown, then he HALF HATCHES Ospreay! Cover, TWO! Ospreay stays in this but Lee stays on him. Lee has the armlock and chinbar and he grinds Ospreay down. Ospreay fights up, fights with body shots, but Lee CLUBS him on the neck! Lee puts Ospreay in a corner, digs elbows into Ospreay’s head, but lets off as the ref counts. Lee brings Ospreay around to cravat and neck wrench as Collision returns to single picture. Ospreay endures, throws body shots, and then ROCKS Lee with forearms!
Lee headlocks, Ospreay powers up but Lee cravats to snapmare and NECK TWIST! Roddy likes that and asks how “Billy Boy” feels. Lee drags Ospreay up, cravats again, but Ospreay breaks free to ROCK Lee again! Lee kicks low, whips, but Ospreay handsprings to NEURALIZER! The fans fire up as both men are down! Roddy admits, that was impressive. The fans rally as Ospreay kips up! Ospreay runs up to fire off haymakers and then whips. Ospreay back drops Lee high and hard! The fans are thunderous as Ospreay goes corner to corner, and BOOTS! Ospreay pushes Lee down, goes out and gets Vancouver all fired up!
Ospreay springboards, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Lee survives but Ospreay just brings Lee up. Ospreay kicks, then Kawada Kicks! Ospreay underhooks, and Roddy dares the “fraud” to use the Storm Driver! Ospreay gives more Kawada kicks, but Lee blocks the chop! Lee SNAPS fingers, then reels Ospreay in! FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives and Roddy says hesitating like that against Roddy means you lose. Lee drags Ospreay up, reels him back in, but Ospreay fights the suplex to wrench out. Lee blocks the haymaker, has the fingers, but Ospreay breaks free to ROCK Lee! Lee ENZIGIRIS back!
Lee runs to the corner to clothesline! Lee puts Ospreay up top, but Ospreay slips out and tucks Lee in! CHEEKY NANDOS! Then torture rack to TOWER HACKER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Roddy asks now what!? Ospreay fires up, the fans fire up with him, but Shane blocks the way! The fans boo but Ospreay SUPERKICKS Shane! But Lee swings! Ospreay dodges to HOOK KICK! And now OSCUT- SLAM!! Lee then has the arm! BORDER CITY STRETCH!! Roddy shouts for Ospreay to tap like the coward he is! But Ospreay rolls and rolls, cradles, TWO!! Lee escapes, but Ospreay dodges him, goes to the corner and comes back, HIDDEN BLADE!!
Ospreay hauls Lee up, underhooks, thinks about it… And he Canadian Racks! STORMBREAKER!! Ospreay covers, Ospreay wins!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall
Ospreay stares Roddy down, letting him know that his arsenal is still deep, even without the Storm Driver. Roddy says he still has no chance, and then Shane gets in the ring! Shane CLOBBERS Ospreay, stomps away on him, and the fans boo! Shane gets Ospreay up for the KNOCKOUT SHOT!! Ospreay is down, The Undisputed Kingdom gets in, and they kick Ospreay around. Shane lets them pic the bones and hold their belts up high. Is Roddy going to make sure the International Championship stays Undisputed?
Mercedes Mone was at Fenway Park.
The CEO threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Boston Red Sox, and it was a great one! She also got to meet Big Papi and watch the game with all the fans, but will she be ready to get down to business next week for the TBS Championship contract signing?
Six Man Tag: Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony VS Evan Rivers & The Voros Twins!
Mogul Embassy no more, The Machine, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona have gone rogue! They were convinced by The Young Bucks and Christian Cage to betray Swerve Strickland, will they prove they never needed Swerve’s House in the first place?
The bell rings and Cage starts against Evan. Evan runs up, but into a FLAPJACK! Cage SUPERKICKS Evan, brings him around, and GERMAN SUPLEXES him! The Gates then get in to BLAST the Voros Twins! Kaun TOSSES one brother in, to LARIAT him down! Then Alabama lift for the ALABAMA SLAM! The other twin gets in, only for Liona to SPINEBUSTER! Cage hauls Evan back up to short arm LARIAT! Liona CHOKES and dribbles Evan, then he and Kaun mug him! And then ROCK-A-BYE BOMB!! Cover, Cage & The Gates win!
Winners: Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony, by pinfall
Dominant as ever, these three behemoths are back on top! Tony Schiavone carefully gets into the ring with them, Kaun having Liona stay back. Cage says say what you want, Schiavone. Schiavone asks why in the world these three attacked their leader, Swerve Strickland. The fans chant “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” but Cage says it ain’t Swerve’s House anymore! What’s the matter, Schiavone? You just stupid? They already explained all this! But for everyone who’s a little slow, Cage will get to the point: Swerve is selfish! He and Nana both! All they ever did was take and take and take, then left these three high and dry, until you needed them for something.
That’s not the kind of leadership and guidance these three were looking for. What they’re looking for is something more like the guidance of the new AEW product, of the new showrunners, our Elite EVPs, Matthew & Nicholas Jackson! But then SWERVE is here!! The fans fire up while Cage storms out to the ramp. But The Realest is smarter than that, and he gets Kaun with a chain!! Swerve drags Kaun out, then DUMPS Liona out! Cage returns, but Swerve BOOTS him, slingshots and somersaults, but into a suplex! Swerve slips free to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up with Swerve, and he gives Cage a HOUSE CALL!!
The Gates and Cage are on the outside, but Swerve still FLYING KILL STOMPS Liona!! Swerve then aims to BOOT Kaun! And then KILL STOMPS to the floor! The fans fire up as Swerve drags Kaun up and over to the steps. Swerve uses his chain to wrap Kaun up at the corner! Swerve practically leashes Kaun, then says he’s coming for everything! But Liona POUNCES Swerve down! Liona brings steel steps over, and he tells Prince Nana this is all his fault! Liona gets some space, runs in, but Swerve CLOBBERS Liona with a cinder block!! The former Embassy should’ve remembered that one!
Swerve drags Liona around, gets a chair, scares Cage off, and then brings those steps over. Swerve drags Liona up, puts him on the steps, and in a message also to Christian Cage, FULL METAL CON-CHAIR-TO!!! Swerve has slayed the beast and the fans tell him he’s sick! But will he have to go back to those old vicious ways if he’s to destroy The Patriarchy?
Swerve speaks backstage.
Collision returns as the AEW World Champion chuckles. He says he tried to be the company guy, to be what he thought AEW needed, the face of the company, all that. But some are saying that ever since winning the world title, he’s gone soft, he isn’t the Swerve that got him here in the first place. Those people are taking advantage of Swerve. Christian Cage & The Patriarch, and then the EVPs, and now his own freakin’ people! Embassy, he brought you into this world, so he had to take you out. The only one left is Brian Cage. So this Wednesday, on Dynamite, in his home state of Washington, Brian gets his shot at the AEW World Champion.
So you all know how it goes. Welcome to whose house? “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” The Machine is on Swerve’s hit list, will he be an example to Captain Charisma?
Daniel Garcia VS KM!
The Dragonslayer has been fighting as he’s been searching for opportunities. Will he be able to earn his way to what he’s been seeking? Or will big Kevin Matthews be a big obstacle on that journey?
The bell rings, the two tie up, and KM uses his size to put Garcia in a corner. KM lets off, but knees low! KM throws big forearms, then eggs Garcia on. Garcia fires off forearms in return! Garcia then reels KM in, but KM’s too big for a saido! KM CLUBS Garcia, then short arm LARIATS! KM mocks Garcia’s dance, because he better not actually be trying… KM whips Garcia hard into the corner, then taunts him. KM drags Garcia up, the fans rally for Garcia, and Garcia fights off the bump! Garcia fires haymakers on KM, then backs him to a corner! Garcia stomps a mudhole and the fans fire up! The ref counts, Garcia lets off, but then he drags KM back up.
Garcia whips, KM reverses and runs in, but Garcia dodges the elbow! Garcia goes up to rain down fists! The fans count along all the way to nine, and Garcia DANCES on KM’s face! Garcia lets off while the fans cheer, and KM staggers around. Garcia storms up, reels him in, and SAIDOS!! The fans fire up again as Garcia storms up, reels KM in, DRAGON SLEEPER! KM taps, Garcia wins!
Winner: Daniel Garcia, by submission
KM had big attitude but that only cost him big! Will Garcia finally have the title match he wants as we approach Double or Nothing?
Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler VS Tommy Billington!
While FTR is getting ready for Anarchy in the Arena, Dax the Ax could not pass up the chance to face the nephew of the OG Dynamite Kid! While it is an honor, will Dax not go easy on young Tommy? Will Tommy do his family proud by making it through this Collision?
The bell rings and the two stare down. The fans rally as the two circle and feel things out. They tie up, go around, and go along the ropes. They end up in a corner, the ref counts, and Tommy lets off. The fans rally up as the two go again, and Tommy arm-drags fast! The fans applaud while Dax and Tommy reset again. They tie up, Tommy wrenches to wristlock, but Dax rolls, spins, slips through and wrenches back. Dax headlocks for the takeover and the fans cheer the technical exchange. Tommy keeps his shoulders up, fights to his feet, and powers out. Dax runs Tommy over, covers, ONE as Tommy bridges!
Tommy kips up, HEADBUTTS, and HEADBUTTS again! Dax HEADBUTTS back! Dax wrenches, wristlocks, but Tommy spins and arm-drags, only for Dax to bring Tommy down with him! Dax hammerlock, the fans applaud the technical exchange, and Tommy fights up. Tommy MONKEY FLIPS Dax, but Dax drags Tommy back down! Dax hammerlocks again, but Tommy stands, rolls, and kips up to then handspring and slip through! Tommy headlocks, Dax powers out, they RAM shoulders! And RAM shoulders! And RAM shoulders again! Tommy doesn’t stop, Dax drops but Tommy runs him over!
The fans fire up while Dax bails out and regroups with Cash. Tommy goes up and up but stops as Dax backs away! The fans cheer as Dax cools off and paces. Dax goes up the steps, steps into the ring, and he resets with Tommy. They tie up, Dax headlocks, but Tommy powers up and out. Dax runs Tommy over, keeps going, but Tommy drops to hurdle. Tommy runs but Dax CLOBBERS him! The fans fire up while Dax paces. Dax drags Tommy up, CHOPS, and then brings him back around. Dax CHOPS, shakes out his hand from hitting so hard, and then puts Tommy in a corner. Tommy kicks back, HEADBUTTS and CHOPS!
Tommy whips, Dax reverses to wrench and LARIAT! Dax shakes out the arm, which is bandaged up, but he still snap suplexes! Leg drop! Cover, TWO! Dax whips Tommy, Tommy hurdles, then he SHOTGUNS! Dax goes to ropes, Tommy runs up, and he CROSSBODIES Dax and himself out to the floor! The fans fire up, Cash checks Dax, and Collision goes picture in picture!
Dax and Tommy stir, and Tommy sits up first. The ring count is climbing as Tommy and Dax crawl over. They both stand at 5, then they slide in at 7! The fans cheer, Cash coaches Dax, and Dax storms up on Tommy in a corner. But Tommy turns things around to fire fast hands and a CHOP! Tommy ROCKS Dax, CHOPS him, but Dax CHOPS Tommy down! Dax shakes his head, paces around, then brings Tommy up to snapmare. Dax clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Tommy down. Tommy endures, fights up, and he throws elbows! Tommy runs, but Dax clamps on for a SLEEPER! Tommy flails, but he drops to his knees!
The ref checks Tommy, Tommy gets a second wind, and he fires body shots! But Dax CHOPS! Dax stomps Tommy down, then drags him back up. Dax headlocks, but Tommy hits a BIG back suplex! Dax flounders out of the ring, and Collision returns to single picture as Tommy climbs the corner! SUPER CROSSBODY! Down goes Dax and the fans fire up! Tommy hurries to put Dax in the ring, then he goes up the corner! The fans chant for “DY-NA-MITE!” as Tommy MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up more, Tommy whips and CLOBBERS Dax! Tommy hauls Dax up to snap suplex! Tommy goes up a corner and the fans fire up again! MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO!!
Dax survives, Cash pounds the mat, and the fans rally up. Tommy brings Dax up, but Dax fights the waistlock with elbows! Dax reels Tommy in, puts him up top, and then CHOPS! Dax climbs up, but Tommy HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS again! Tommy fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT, then DECKS Dax! Dax flounders in the drop zone, Tommy adjusts, and the fans fire up, only for Dax to ROCK Tommy first! Dax goes to the very top, to SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Both men are down again and the fans are thunderous! “This is Awesome!” as the standing count climbs to 5 of 10.
Dax goes to the apron, then goes up a corner! Tommy goes to ropes so Dax hops down. Dax GERMAN SUPLEXES! Then GERMAN SUPLEXES! Tommy elbows and switches, to GERMAN SUPLEX! And GERMAN SUPLEX! Tommy drags Dax up again, but Dax fights with elbows of his own! Dax CHOPS, whips, but Tommy goes up and around and rolls up! Dax rolls through, catches the arm, DRAGON SUPLEX! The fans fire up while both men are down again! The standing count returns, Dax sits up at 5 and Tommy follows at 6. They stand, Dax reels Tommy in, but Tommy fights the lift! Dax CHOPS and Tommy sputters.
Dax tries again but Tommy turns lift into cradle, TWO!!! Dax escapes by a narrow margin, but Tommy jumps on, O’Conner into OWEN HART CLUTCH! TWO!! Dax runs up, but into a BOOT! Tommy goes up and hops onto Dax, but Dax spins him around! SLINGSHOT POWERBOMB!! Cover, Dax wins!
Winner: Dax Harwood, by pinfall
Tommy truly put up a fight worthy of his family’s legacy, but Dax stands tall on behalf of the #TopGuys! Dax does show respect to Tommy with a fist bump. Will Tommy Billington one day be All Elite? Will FTR be more than ready for Anarchy in the Arena in just two weeks?
BREAKING NEWS for Wednesday Night Dynamite!
The Don Callis Family is looking for payback given the injury Will Hobbs suffered in his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match against Jon Moxley. Moxley is defending said title in California as part of NJPW Resurgence, but he’ll be back with AEW this Wednesday, teaming alongside Bryan Danielson against Kyle Fletcher & Jeff Cobb! It’s a United Empire reunion, will the Imperial Unit help the Aussie Arrow avenge The Powerhouse?
The Elite speak.
It was after the show went off the air on Wednesday that Matthew, Nicholas, The Rainmaker and Jack Perry regrouped backstage. Kazuchika Okada told Dax that he wants a match with Dax for Dynamite! The EVPs said it’s official then. And Jack says that last year, at Double or Nothing, he was in the Four Pillars Fatal 4, and he had never been so miserable. But this year, he still gets a black eye from Kenny Omega, has all these b*tches pulling his hair, and yet he’s never felt so alive. This year, he’s not a pillar but the cornerstone of this! And at Anarchy in the Arena, he cannot wait! “All of you are dead!”
The EVPs say didn’t you see what they did just last year in Vegas in that same match? Oh hey, look who it is! Christopher Daniels walks by and the Bucks stop him. They ask him what was up with him getting in the middle of their business! He’s doing his job? The job they hired him to do? How much money has he made these past five years? You’re welcome! How about Daniels stays back with the headset- Daniels explodes on Matt! Who does Matt think he’s talking to? After all they’ve been through, they just think Daniels is their lackey? He’s been here since day one because he EARNED this job! He put his own in-ring career aside to make AEW the best it could be!
And most of all, Daniels was their friend when being their friend was the hardest job of all. So if they ever talk to him like that, he’ll beat their asses! Daniels shoves Matt and storms off, leaving the Bucks speechless.
Christopher Daniels speaks.
Now live in the present, Daniels says, “I’ll never enjoy my success so much that I forget the sacrifices it took to get there. But Matt & Nick, you seem to have forgotten where you come from.” Daniels has had this AEW All Access pass from day one, when it all happened. The Bucks, SCU, Tony Khan & Kenny Omega–y’know, two guys The Bucks put on the shelf–were there, doing the work to make AEW the best wrestling company on the planet. Five years later, they’re set to reap the benefits, but The Bucks want to make it about themselves! Daniels won’t let that happen.
This past Wednesday, The Bucks tried to start a riot in the ring, but Daniels did his job to keep the peace. And yet, The Bucks go and talk down to him? Like he’s a servant? Like he’s less than? Well Matt & Nick, you found out he won’t just cower when they speak and now their feelings are hurt. So now as a form of punishment, Daniels has to get a tag partner and meet The Bucks in a match? Well okay. Then Matt Sydal, the original high-flyer, the Zen Assassin, is an easy choice. They’ve held championships together before, and they know what it takes. But Daniels says that this pass won’t be in play, his heart will!
The title of EVP won’t matter in that match, either! And as far as punishment, yeah, someone is getting punished. But not who The Bucks think. Will Matt & Nick be humbled for once? Or will they abuse their power and grow their egos instead?
FTR speaks.
Collision returns as the #TopGuys are backstage, and Dax says he’s been doing this 20 years. And in those 20 years, he’s never fought in a match as brutal or dangerous as Anarchy in the Arena. And apparently, the only two guys around here that make both shows (Dynamite and Collision) are the workhorses of AEW. That’s okay with him, too, because that’s what he gets paid for. But this Wednesday, following this great match tonight against Tommy Billington, now Dax must fight a man who may be the greatest of all time in Kazuchika Okada. A first-time-ever match. This ain’t no pattycake NJPW “Young Boy” crap either. This is pro-wrestling! This is AEW, where the best wrestle.
And Dax promises Okada that come Dynamite, Okada ain’t ever fought someone like Dax. #TopGuysOut. Will the Ax fire the first shot by taking down The Rainmaker? Or will be be the one taken down by The Rainmaker?
Thunder Rosa VS Robyn Renegade!
La Mera Mera wants to tear into The Virtuosa, but she’ll just have to wait a moment for that. Will she send a message to Deonna Purrazzo through this match? Or will this Renegade send a message of her own to all of AEW?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Rosa puts Robyn on ropes. Robyn turns things around, they go around more, and the fans rally for Rosa as she arm-drags. Robyn holds onto the collar ‘n’ elbow to return that arm-drag, but Rosa also holds on. Robyn uses her height to put Rosa in a corner, but Rosa powers Robyn all the way to the other corner! Robyn turns things around again, but Rosa goes up the corner. Robyn lets off, pats Rosa on the shoulders, then mocks her. But Rosa BOOTS Robyn down! Rosa then leaps over, arm-drags Robyn around, then DROPKICKS her down! The fans fire up with Rosa and she storms back up on Robyn.
Rosa puts Robyn on the ropes to CHOP! The fans cheer, and Rosa CHOPS again! Rosa brings Robyn around but Robyn puts Rosa on ropes, to DOUBLE CHOP! Robyn CHOPS again, then brings Rosa around to whip. Rosa reverses, Robyn reverses, but Rosa reverses again! Robyn ends up on the apron, Rosa ROUNDHOUSES her down! Rosa then builds speed, but has to stop the dive as Robyn ducks! Robyn BOOTS Rosa into barriers! Robyn soaks up heat, the fans boo, but Robyn talks trash as Collision goes picture in picture.
Robyn puts Rosa in the ring, storms in after her, and covers, TWO! Robyn is annoyed, but she stalks Rosa. Robyn slaps Rosa, Rosa throws body shots, but Robyn CLUBS Rosa onto ropes! Robyn CHOKES Rosa, bends her against ropes, but lets off as the ref counts. Robyn whips and ELBOWS Rosa down! Robyn flexes, tosses her hair, then soaks up the heat. Robyn then wraps on a chinlock and she squeezes tight. Rosa endures, even as Robyn leans on her. Rosa pushes back to make it a cover, TWO! Rosa has the SEATED SURFBOARD! Rosa rocks and rocks and brings Robyn up into the ROCKING HORSE! Robyn endures so Rosa SLAMS her down! Cover, TWO!
Rosa drags Robyn into a chinlock, and then traps the arms for a CAMEL CLUTCH! Robyn endures, fights free, throws some elbows, but Rosa CLUBS her down. Rosa drags Robyn up, Robyn fires body shots and DOUBLE CHOPS! Rosa staggers to a corner, Robyn storms up and stands her up. Robyn CHOPS, then drags Rosa out to snapmare. Robyn chinlocks and she grinds Rosa down. Rosa fights up, throws body shots, but Robyn knees low. Collision returns to single picture as Robyn whips Rosa to a corner. Robyn runs up, blocks boots, puts Rosa in the ropes, but Rosa slips free. Robyn avoids Rosa’s shoulder to KNEE her first!
Robyn runs side to side to JUMP STOMP Rosa down! Cover, TWO! Rosa is still in this and Robyn grows frustrated. Robyn drags Rosa up, clinches, but Rosa fights free to CLUB Robyn down! Robyn staggers, Rosa runs up and LARIATS! And LARIATS again! Then a CODE BREAKER! The fans rally, Rosa has Robyn on ropes and runs in to DROPKICK! Rosa nods and hopes Deonna saw that one. Cover, TWO! Robyn survives but Rosa brings her up. Rosa scrapes laces on Robyn’s face, then talks some trash. Rosa drags Robyn up, wrenches, and RAMS her! Then wrenches to RAM her again! Rosa steps over, Robyn uses that to pump handle! BITTER END!
Rosa flounders away but Robyn pursues. Rosa kicks Robyn away, but Robyn comes back to stomp her! The fans boo but Robyn soaks it up. Robyn goes up the corner, to MOONSAULT FLOP! Rosa DOUBLE STOMPS Robyn, then puts her in the COBRA CLUTCH STRETCH!! Robyn taps, Rosa wins!
Winner: Thunder Rosa, by submission
La Mera Mera shows she can tough it out and tap someone out! She says she is the one who brings the best out of this division! Deonna can go all Jersey if she wants, but Rosa will go Mexicana on her! When and where will Rosa get her revenge on The Virtuosa?
Backstage interview with Johnny TV & Taya Valkyrie.
Lexy Nair is with Mr. & Mrs. TV Ready and says they asked for this time, so what do they want to say? Taya thanks Lexy and says they are so excited to be here in Vancouver for the first time with AEW. But what was that game yesterday? Ew. Johnny says it only made him realize that this town is full of Van-LOSERS! Get it? These two are in AEW because this is where the best wrestle! That is why Johnny wants a fight with The Bastard, Pac! And Johnny will do what no one else can, and that’s beat Pac! Then Mr. & Mrs. TV make out… Johnny Loves Taya, but will he hate The Bastard after facing him 1v1?
Hook speaks.
“Chris Jericho. When you first made the offer to advise me, to stand by my side, I had my hesitations. I said to you, ‘Chris, I know who you are.’ So the way everything’s gone down recently, yeah, it’s pissed me off. The things you’ve done have pissed me off, Jericho. But none of this surprised me. And you said to me, ‘Hook, I know who you can be.’ Jericho, you don’t know who or what I can be. But I can’t wait to show you.” The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil is on his way back, will he chop The Learning Tree down with his own two hands?
AEW TNT Championship: Adam “Edge” Copeland VS Kyle O’Reilly!
The Rated R Superstar has been running through the walls of the House of Black, but he needed help fighting them off. In stepped #CombatKyle, and that was very much appreciated. However, Kyle couldn’t help but ask this favor, given AEW is now in his hometown. Will Kyle make the most of this ultimate opportunity? Or will the Cope Open continue on through this Collision?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wins a Canadian dream match!
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Edge smiles as he and Kyle circle. The two shake hands, then tie up. They’re in a deadlock, then break, and “This is Awesome!” Kyle and Edge go again, Kyle waistlocks, but Edge pries free to wrench. They go around, Edge double wristlocks but Kyle puts him on ropes. The ref counts, Kyle lets off clean, and the fans cheer. Kyle and Edge reset, tie up, and Edge headlocks. The fans rally for Kyle as he powers up and wrenches the hold open. Edge fights the top wristlock to get the double wristlock back, but Kyle wrenches through to facelock. Kyle then waistlocks, headlocks, and grinds the hold.
Edge powers up and out, but Kyle goes up and over to headlock for the takeover! The fans cheer, but Edge fights up to his feet. Edge throws body shots, powers out, but Kyle goes up. Edge stays back, but Kyle avoids the arm-drag! Kyle hits the headlock takeover and the fans cheer. Edge keeps his shoulders up, fights to get the headscissors, but Kyle shrugs that off. Edge stands, powers up and out, but Kyle holds ropes. Edge runs up but Kyle puts him on the apron! Edge throws in a shoulder but Kyle catches him for a headlock! Kyle drags Edge into the ring but Edge powers up, only for Kyle to hit the takeover again!
The fans cheer again as Kyle grinds the headlock. Edge fights up, Kyle wrenches and KNEES the arm! Kyle wrangles Edge ot hammerlock the arm and then he KNEES the arm! And ELBOWS Edge in the ribs! And ELBOWS and KNEES the other side! Kyle runs to SLIDING KNEE! The fans fire up again while Kyle storms up on Edge in a corner. Kyle whips, Edge reverses and Kyle hits buckles hard! Kyle falls back but Edge is also down and the fans rally up. Edge gets up to kick Kyle to ropes, then brings him around, for a GUTBUSTER! Kyle sputters again, but Edge also has to catch his breath a bit.
Edge drags Kyle up, whips Kyle to a corner hard again, and Kyle again falls back! Edge storms up to KNEE Kyle in the side! Edge CLUBS Kyle, CLUBS him again, then drags Kyle up. Edge shoves and RAMS into Kyle’s stomach! Kyle staggers, Edge shoves and RAMS Kyle again! Kyle staggers, Edge shoves again, but Kyle catches him for a facelock! Only for Edge to hang Kyle out to dry! Edge runs to BLAST Kyle off the apron! Kyle hits the floor, the fans are torn, but Collision goes picture in picture.
Edge catches his breath while Kyle is down on the outside. The ring count starts, passes 5 of 10, but Kyle gets up at 7. Kyle stands at the apron but Edge WRECKS him with a dropkick! Edge goes out after Kyle, brings him up, and puts him back in the ring. Edge then drags Kyle to a corner and bends him against the post! The ref counts, Edge lets off at 4, but then shakes out the arms before rolling into the ring. Edge storms over to Kyle, brings him up and snapmares him down. Edge wraps on body scissors and squeezes tight! Kyle endures, reaches out, then works to undo the hold. Kyle throws some elbows but Edge chinbars in return!
The ref checks shoulders, Kyle keeps his up and fights around. Kyle spins through the scissors to rain down forearms! Kyle then stands to headlock, only for Edge to hit a BIG back suplex! Both men are down again while the fans rally up. Edge rises first, goes to the apron, then goes to a corner. Edge climbs, Collision returns to single picture, but Kyle ROCKS him first! Kyle ROCKS Edge again, climbs up, and Kyle brings Edge up. Edge fights the superplex and throws body shots! Edge HEADBUTTS Kyle down, adjusts, and MACHO ELBOWS into an ARMBAR!! Kyle has Edge’s arm caught, but Edge fights to roll back!
Edge gets his arm free to HAMMER away on Kyle’s back! Then he clamps on a CROSSFACE!! Kyle endures, fights around, reaches out, but Edge pulls back! Kyle still gets a foot around for the ROPEBREAK! The fans fire up as both men rise again. Edge has Kyle on the ropes, brings him around, but Kyle YANKS the arm! Edge ROCKS Kyle, ROCKS him again, but Kyle KNEES low! Kyle reels Edge in but Edge suplexes for a GUTBUSTER! Kyle staggers, but yoyos back to LARIAT!! The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Kyle stands, he blocks Edge’s boot, KICKS then fires off knee after knee! Then another KICK! A CHOP! And a KNEE!
Edge blocks a kick, but Kyle blocks the haymaker to SWEEP the leg! Edge goes to a corner, Kyle runs in to forearm SMASH! Kyle whips corner to corner but Edge reverses. Kyle reverses again to forearm SMASH again! Kyle wrenches, ELBOW BREAKER, BIG back suplex, into a HEEL HOOK!! Edge flails, reaches out, kicks at Kyle, but Kyle pulls on the hold! Edge still fights and reaches out, ROPEBREAK!! The fans can’t believe it but Edge saves himself by fingertips. Kyle lets Edge go, both men rise up, and Kyle runs back in to KICK the legs out! Edge flounders, Kyle runs back up to KICK the leg out again!
Edge flops to the apron, Kyle goes out after him, and the fans fire up again! Kyle wrenches to WRING the arm into the apron! Edge writhes and flounders back into the ring, but Kyle goes up a corner. Kyle aims, to KING KONG KNEE DROP!! Cover, TWO!!! Edge survives, but Kyle has the DISARMER!! Edge endures the mounted armbar, powers up, rolls, but Kyle wrenches! ELBOW BREAKER! EDGE-O-MATIC! Both men are down again and the fans are thunderous! “This is Awesome!” as both men stir. Both men rise, and Edge fires a forearm! Kyle fires one back! The forearms go back and forth, and the fans are strongly behind Kyle!
Kyle gets the edge, then fires off knees, fast strikes, and roars! Kyle runs, but into a BOOT! Edge runs, into a BOOT! Edge rebounds to RAM Kyle, but Kyle yoyos! Edge runs in, but Kyle jumps the spear! O’Conner Roll, TWO!! REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Kyle endures, fights, pries at the arms but Edge just switches into a JUST FACELOCK!! Kyle rolls that to get the ARMBAR!!! Edge reaches for ropes, powers up, stacks Kyle, TWO! Edge STOMPS Kyle in the gut! Edge STOMPS Kyle in the chest! Kyle kicks Edge away, and then catches him to a cradle! TWO!! Edge escapes, but Kyle runs up! Pop-up GUTBUSTER!!
The fans are thunderous for this match, and technically this isn’t the end, Rampage is next! But Kyle goes to a corner and Edge follows. Edge puts Kyle up top, climbs up after him, but Kyle fights with body shots! Kyle has the arm, SUPER ARMBAR DDT!! Edge clutches that elbow but Kyle is also down from the fall. Kyle grabs at Edge’s arm, Edge resists, and they both stand. They tug-o-war over Edge’s arm, but he fires forearms from the other! Kyle wrenches but Edge kicks low and hard! Kyle falls, was that a liver shot!? Edge is conflicted while the ref checks on Kyle. Somehow, Kyle is okay to continue, but Edge isn’t sure.
Edge still goes to a corner, and he still takes aim! Kyle stands up, Edge runs in, GUILLOTINE!!! Did Kyle sucker Edge in!?! Edge flails, he’s caught in the body scissors! Edge turns away from ropes, picks Kyle up, but Kyle just shifts to a HOVERBOARD! Edge BODY SHOTS, then IMPALER DDTS! The fans are thunderous for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” Edge goes to the corner, he takes aim, and he runs in to SPEAR!!! Cover, Edge wins!
Winner: Adam “Edge” Copeland, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)
Vancouver was hoping their guy would get it, but it was a different Canadian that came out on top! Will The Rated R Superstar soon take this fight to Malakai Black and tear down The House?
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