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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 32 Results & Report! (7/23/22)

Will the Jay1 continue?

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NJPW G1 Climax 32

Will the Stone Pitbull breathe with the Switchblade?

The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Jay White, already has a win to start the biggest G1 Climax yet, but will he keep his momentum going against Tomohiro Ishii?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Six Man Tag: Hirooki Goto, David Finlay & Ryohei Oiwa VS Bullet Club; Bullet Club wins.
  • Bad Dude Tito & JONAH VS Royce Isaacs & Tom Lawlor; Isaacs & Lawlor win.
  • Six Man Tag: Suzuki-Gun VS Bullet Club; Bullet Club wins.
  • Six Man Tag: The United Empire VS The House of Torture; The United Empire wins.
  • Six Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tama Tonga & Jado VS Los Ingobernables de Japon; LIJ wins.
  • G1 Climax 32, C Block: Zack Sabre Jr. VS Aaron Henare; ZSJ wins.
  • G1 Climax 32, D Block: YOSHI-HASHI VS Shingo Takagi; Takagi wins.
  • G1 Climax 32, A Block: Kazuchika Okada VS Toru Yano; Okada wins.
  • G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tomohiro Ishii VS Jay White; White wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

G1 Climax 32, C Block: Zack Sabre Jr. VS Aaron Henare!

The Submission Master made Kenta #JustTapOut, and the Ultimate Weapon trumped The Ace! But with them both 1-0, who suffers their first loss in the biggest G1 ever?

The bell rings and fans rally as the two circle. They feel things out, Henare tries a kick but ZSJ stays clear. ZSJ goes for a leg, Henare catches him with a facelock, but ZSJ still trips Henare. Henare scrambles to ropes and fans applaud as ZSJ lets off quickly. The two reset, feel things out, and knuckle lock. ZSJ clinches but Henare clinches back, and Henare sweeps the legs! ZSJ dodges the stomp, gets a leg and trips Henare, but Henare kicks ZSJ away to then run ZSJ over! Fans applaud this exchange and Henare drags ZSJ up. Henare CLUBS ZSJ, kicks him around, but ZSJ kicks back from below. Henare stomps ZSJ down!

Henare deadlift suplexes ZSJ! Fans applaud while ZSJ gets away to the apron. Henare takes his time going over to ZSJ and drags him up. ZSJ catches the haymaker into a CRUCIFIX HOLD in the ropes! The ref counts, ZSJ lets off at 4, and then ZSJ gets in to go after the legs! Henare resists as ZSJ goes tries for both legs, but ZSJ shifts to the Calf Killer! Henare gets the ROPEBREAK, ZSJ lets him go. Fans rally, ZSJ taunts Henare and kicks at him. ZSJ EuroUppers, but Henare leans into the shots. Henare eggs ZSJ on so ZSJ BOOT! Henare elbows ZSJ back, then FLYING GAMANGIRI off the corner!

Fans fire up and rally as Henare waits on ZSJ. ZSJ slowly gets up, Henare throws big body shots on him! Henare KICKS away on a leg, ZSJ brings that leg up but Henare faked him out! SUPERMAN PUNCH! The ref has Henare old on while he checks ZSJ. ZSJ is still in this but Henare grabs his leg. ZSJ grabs the ropes so Henare stomps him down! ZSJ sputters but Henare KICKS him down. Henare stands on ZSJ at the ropes, the ref counts, but ZSJ gets the leg for a HEEL HOOK! Now Henare needs the ropebreak as the ref counts, and ZSJ lets go at 4. Henare gets up and rushes ZSJ to CLUB him down, stomp him down, and push him around.

Henare stomps ZSJ more, ties up the legs, and he throws hands. Henare gets a chinlock for his modified Queen Angelito, and fans rally as ZSJ endures. Henare gets the arms for a motorcycle stretch and STOMP! Cocky cover, TWO! Fans cheer and ZSJ kicks from below. Henare kicks back, ZSJ gets up and he shoulder bumps Henare. ZSJ then EuroUppers, and again, but Henare eggs him on. ZSJ EuroUppers again, but Henare DECKS him in return! Henare looms over ZSJ while fans rally, and he drags ZSJ up to throw knees. Henare snapmares, but ZSJ bridges up to snapmare, and NECK TWIST! Fans fire up as both men are down again.

ZSJ stands and he wants on Henare. Henare stands and ZSJ gets him with a cravat. Henare endures the neck wrench, but ZSJ hooks a leg so he can’t get away. Henare powers up to scoop ZSJ, but ZSJ slips off to get the cobra twist! Henare endures again and fans rally up. Henare powers up and out with a hip toss! Fans fire up and Henare roars at ZSJ. ZSJ gets up, he throws a forearm, but Henare eggs him on. ZSJ keeps throwing forearms, Henare keeps roaring, and Henare fires body shots, a forearm and a HEADBUTT! ZSJ staggers, but he blocks the middle kick to a takedown and HALF CRAB! Henare gets the ROPEBREAK!

Fans rally as ZSJ lets go. Henare bails out but ZSJ pursues to KICK the leg! And KICKS! Henare blocks then KNEES ZSJ down! Henare drags ZSJ up and whips him hard into railing! ZSJ falls over, Henare hobbles after him, and fans rally as Henare drags ZSJ up. Henare whips ZSJ the other way, ZSJ stops himself and jumps on Henare for a GUILLOTINE! But Henare powers out to suplex ZSJ to the floor! Fans fire up and the ref checks on ZSJ. ZSJ’s lower back and ribs are hurting but he won’t give up. The ring count starts as Henare drags ZSJ up and into the ring. Henare shakes his head, he won’t let ZSJ get out of this the easy way.

Fans rally, “Z S J!” as Henare runs at ZSJ in the corner. SHINING WIZARD! Henare snapmares ZSJ then KICKS him in the back. Henare whips ZSJ to ropes to scoop him for a BERSERKER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! ZSJ survives and fans rally up as Henare aims from a corner. ZSJ stands, Henare runs in, RAMP- NO, ZSJ fights off the spear to BOOT Henare. And SLAP him! Henare just glares at ZSJ! ZSJ SLAPS again and again, and a combo! But Henare DECKS ZSJ with that elbow jab! And then SCREW HIGH- NO, ZSJ blocks the kick and drags Henare down to hook the legs into STOMPING them down!

Fans fire up while both men are down again. Henare clutches his knees but ZSJ worries about his side. ZSJ stands to PENALTY KICK Henare. Henare snarls as he sits up and shakes his head. ZSJ PENALTY KICKS, but Henare just growls! Fans fire up and ZSJ PENALTY KICKS! Henare sits up but into a PENALTY KICK! Henare is back up?! RAMPAGE SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!! ZSJ survives but Henare hurries to put him in a drop zone. Henare goes up and leaps, BANZAI SENTON! Fans fire up again and Henare watches ZSJ rise. Henare clamps on with the half nelson but ZSJ drop toeholds! And body scissors, EURO- NO, ULTIMA DELUXE!!

ZSJ is caught in the full nelson, but he slips out! ZSJ drops down but Henare catches that to wheelbarrow ZSJ back into ULTIMA! ZSJ pries free, throws elbows, then wrenches to PELE the arm! But Henare hits a heavy body shot on ZSJ in return! Fans fire up, Henare drags ZSJ back up and fisherman suplexes to the torture rack! But ZSJ sunset flips to the HEEL HOOK!! Henare endures, reaches, ZSJ turns him over, ACHILLES HALF CRAB! Henare TAPS, ZSJ wins!!

Winner: ZSJ, by submission (gains 2 points; Henare earns 0)

Henare couldn’t help it, he had to #JustTapOut to save his leg! He drops to 1-1, will the Ultimate Weapon be able to redeem himself next round? As for ZSJ, he goes 2-0, will this be the year he gets that G1 Climax trophy?

 

G1 Climax 32, D Block: YOSHI-HASHI VS Shingo Takagi!

The Headhunter has his first match of this year’s G1, and already has an advantage over The Dragon in that he has no losses. Will Takagi change that and #GetBackUp? Or will Hashi add to Takagi’s woes with another defeat?

The bell rings and fans rally up already, “TA-KA-GI!” “YO-SHI-HASH!” They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Takagi powers Hashi back to the ropes. The ref counts and Takagi lets off with pats on the shoulder. But then Takagi swings on Hashi, but he ducks it to fire forearms and kicks! Hashi headlocks, Takagi powers out and they ram shoulders. Takagi rebounds to ram Hashi, Hashi rebounds to ram Takagi, and the two stay up! Fans fire up, the forearms start flying, and fans rally up! Takagi gets the edge, but Hashi CHOPS! Hashi whips, Takagi reverses but Hashi holds ropes. Hashi BOOTS back, then throws Takagi out!

Hashi builds speed to WRECK Takagi with the dropkick! Takagi hits railing and fans rally up again. Hashi goes out and follows after Takagi, to CHOP Takagi against railing. Hashi brings Takagi around to POST him, and Takagi gets on the apron. Hashi gets in the ring and he brings Takagi up. Takagi resists the suplex, throws body shots, but Hashi fire a forearm. Takagi blocks the chop to wrench the arm, ELBOW BREAKER! Fans fire up, but Hashi runs in. Takagi holds the rope to dump Hashi out, and then he RAMS Hashi into the apron. Takagi SLAMS Hashi’s arm on the apron, then elbows away on it!

The ref counts, Takagi lets off, and he whips Hashi hard into the railing! Hashi falls in a heap, Takagi brings Hashi up and fans applaud. Takagi bumps Hashi off the apron, pushes him into the ring, and gets in to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up again and Takagi stands on Hashi’s back at the ropes. The ref reprimands and counts, Takagi hops off to stomp and kick Hashi. Fans rally as Hashi gets up, but Takagi brings him in to suplex high and hard! Cover, TWO! Takagi clamps onto Hashi with an armlock. Hashi endures, fans rally up, and Hashi fights to his feet to get the ropebreak! Takagi keeps on the hold with one hand, but then lets go as the ref counts.

Takagi gets the arm, wrenches it, and he then hooks Hashi up into a cobra twist! Hashi endures again, fans rally, and Hashi pops free to hip toss! Takagi gets up to CLUB Hashi down! Takagi YANKS the bad arm, CLUBS it, then runs, but into a basement dropkick into the legs! Takagi falls over and fans fire up! Fans rally and both men slowly rise. Takagi gets to ropes, hobbles up, but Hashi CHOPS him! Hashi whips, then CHOPS, then mule kicks and turns, but Takagi fights the neckbreaker! Hashi dodges the haymaker to hit the BLOCKBUSTER! Fans rally, Takagi is in a corner, and Hashi whips him corner to corner.

Hashi runs in to clothesline! Hashi turns Takagi for the NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Fans rally again as Hashi stands up. Hashi brings Takagi up, reels him in, fisherman but Takagi resists the suplex! So Hashi wrenches an arm and kicks low. Hashi runs, into the ELBOW! JAB! YUKON LARIAT! Fans fire up while Takagi catches his breath and gets his legs moving. Takagi hobbles over to drag Hashi up and reel him in. Takagi suplexes, Hashi fights it, so Takagi SWINGING NECKBREAKERS! Cover, TWO! But Takagi says there’s more to come! Fans fire up and Takagi drags Hashi up. Takagi pump handles, half nelsons, but Hashi fights it!

Takagi DOUBLE CHOPS, so Hashi DOUBLE CHOPS! Takagi drops to a knee, and Hashi runs, but Takagi follows to clotheslines at the ropes, then SAIDO! But Hashi stands up! Hashi dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! But then Hashi LARIATS! But Takagi PUMPING BOMBERS! But Hashi SNAP DRAGON SUPLEXES! But Takagi SLIDING BOMBER!! Fans are thunderous as Hashi crawls to a corner. Takagi follows after and he drags Hashi up to haul him onto the top rope. Takagi then climbs up after Hashi but Hashi fires forearms. Takagi gives headbutts back! Fans fire up as Takagi brings Hashi up, to SUPERPLEX!

Fans are thunderous again while both men are down! Fans rally as the ref checks on both men. Takagi manages to turn over, and Hashi is stirring, too. Takagi pounds the mat and fans rally with him. Hashi is in the corner, Takagi runs in, and blocks Hashi’s boot to clothesline! Takagi runs, Hashi swats the lariat, ducks the Yukon, but Takagi fights the full nelson to pump handle! MADE IN JAPAN! Cover, TWO!! Hashi survives and fans are thunderous again! Takagi roars, drags Hashi up again, and torture racks, but Hashi slips off! SLEEPER, and then a BACK STABBER! Fans rally while both men are down again.

Hashi gets the fans to rally up, “YO-SHI-HASH!” “TA-KA-GI!” as they both rise. Hashi brings Takagi up to forearm, body shot, but Takagi blocks the chop! Takagi fires boxing elbows! Fans fire up, Hashi SUPER- NO, Takagi blocks the kick to JAB and SLIDING FOREARM! And then PUMPING BOMBER!! Cover, TWO!! Hashi survives again and Takagi can’t believe it! Fans rally, Takagi says “MOTTO!” He wants more, and the fans give him more! Takagi hauls Hashi back up, pump handles and torture racks, but Hashi DDTs out of it! Fans keep rallying and Hashi scoots back to get to ropes. Takagi sits up in a daze, Hashi BLINDSIDE KNEES him!

Hashi then gets Takagi up, full nelson and spin to the pump handle, but Takagi fights free of Karma. Hashi CHOPS, Takagi CHOPS! Takagi fires a forearm, Hashi CHOPS, repeat again and again! Takagi gets the edge with JAB after JAB, but Hashi HEADBUTTS! So Takagi HEADBUTTS! Hashi drops but Takagi says that’s not the end! Takagi gets Hashi back up, but swings into KARMA!! But Hashi can’t cover!! Fans are electric while both men are down! Hashi flounders, finds Takagi to cover, TWO!! Takagi survives and fans rally again! Hashi throws a forearm, and another. Takagi leans on Hashi but Hashi fires boxing elbows!

Fans rally as Hashi goes to about a dozen elbows, then he runs, but Takagi swats the lariat. Hashi CHOPS, DISCUS LARIATS, and SUPERKICKS!! Takagi falls and Hashi staggers around. Hashi gets Takagi up, but Takagi blocks the destroyer! Takagi jumps to prevent the lift, but Hashi hits a DESTROYER after all!! Hashi gets Takagi up to fisherman and KUMAGOROSHI!! Cover, TWO!!! Takagi survives but fans are electric for Hashi! Hashi gets Takagi up, runs, LARIAT!! Hashi roars, drags Takagi up and hooks him up, but Takagi pops free to GROUND COBRA CRADLE! Cover, TAKAGI WINS!!

Winner: Shingo Takagi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Hashi earns 0)

Lariat for lariat, pump handle driver for pump handle driver, but it was a technical wrestling move that finishes this wild battle! Hashi can’t believe he lost, but can he #TurnItAllAround next round? As for Takagi, he is 1-1, will this win help him rise back up towards the Climax?

 

G1 Climax 32, A Block: Kazuchika Okada VS Toru Yano!

The Rainmaker and The Producer both have wins already, both over the biggest men in the block, Jeff Cobb and Jonah Rock. Of course, Yano did it with some trickery, but what else is new? Though, Yano wouldn’t do that to one of his best friends, right? Or will Okada not even give him the chance to try?

Yano may not be blonde, but his shirt shows this is going to be Great Bash Heel Yano, who almost took Chase Owens’ eyes with scissors last year! As such, Yano attacks Okada while he’s putting his robe away! Yano CHOKES Okada with his own robe! The bell rings and this is on record, and Red Shoes reprimands. Yano lets off at 4 to throw the robe at Red Shoes, but Okada fires forearms back on Yano! Okada throws Yano out, then jumps from the apron for AX HANDLES! Okada whips Yano but Yano reverses, and Okada hits railing hard! Commentary almost gets destroyed! Yano grabs his red chair to RAM Okada down! Then SMACKS Okada on the back!

Red Shoes reprimands and fans rally up, “O-KA-DA!” “Y T R!” Yano gets Okada up to whip him hard the other way! Okada hits railing and falls in a heap! Fans rally again, Yano stands Okada up and whips, but Okada reverses! Now Yano hits railing hard at commentary! Fans fire up as Okada CLUBS Yano, ROCKS Yano, and then picks up Yano’s red chair. Okada sits the chair up, the ring count climbs to 7 of 20, but Okada CLUBS Yano into taking a seat. Okada throws more forearms but lets off at 12. Okada runs in, but Yano drop toeholds and Okada hits the chair! The count is past 15 as Yano gets in! Okada’s still down at 18! Okada springs up and in at 19!!

Yano says fine, he’ll untie a buckle pad. Fans rally as Yano throws the pad away. No jokes this time! Yano whips Okada into the bare buckles! Yano then undoes his wrist tape. Yano has Red Shoes check the corner, and then Yano CHOKES Okada with the tape! Red Shoes suspects something and counts, Yano stops at 4. Yano stomps Okada around and fans fire up. Fans rally up, “O-KA-DA!” “Y T R!” Yano drags Okada up, whips him back in, but Okada stops himself! Yano runs in but Okada dodges, and now Yano takes the bare buckles! Okada turns Yano for a NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up as Okada gets even.

Fans rally up, Okada gets to his feet and he fires off forearms on Yano. Okada whips, Yano reverses but Okada CLOBBERS him with an elbow! Okada whips Yano to a safe corner, then runs in to back elbow! Kick and DDT! Cover, TWO! Okada keeps focus as he waits on Yano to stand. Okada goes to Alabama Lift but Yano CLUBS that away. Okada EuroUppers, but Yano pulls his hair! Okada fires forearms, whips but Yano reverses again. Yano hits an atomic drop, then a leg trip! CATAPULT into the bare buckles! Okada sputters and falls, and the fans rally up again. Yano grins, and he brings Okada up, but Okada fights the bomb!

Yano rakes eyes, he runs in, but Okada pops him up to Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up as the two are down again. Okada drags Yano back up, scoops him and SLAMS him, then goes to the corner. Okada climbs up and fans rally, MACHO ELBOW! Fans fire up as Okada gives us the Rainmaker Pose! Okada drags Yano up, reels him in, ripcords, but Yano ducks the Rainmaker to pop Okada up! ONIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO!! Okada survives the Demon Ogre Killer, but Yano gets his red chair! Red Shoes says no but Yano shoves him down! Yano puts the chair down and he drags Okada back up.

Fans rally as Yano pops Okada up again, but Okada slips off to DDT Yano onto the chair! Red Shoes’ discretion says this match will continue and fans fire up. Okada pushes the red chair out of the way and he drags Yano up. Okada wrenches, and puts on the MONEY CLIP! Yano endures, fights up, but Okada DISCUS RAINMAKERS! Fans fire up with Okada and he drags Yano up. Okada ripcords, but Yano bumps Red Shoes, and SPITS MIST at Okada!! When did Yano even get that!? Yano runs and CHOP BLOCKS Okada down! Roll up, TWO!! Okada escapes but Yano hurries to get Okada up! Yano whips but Okada reverses and Yano hits bare buckles!

Yano staggers into Okada’s back drop but Yano sunset flips! Only for Okada to sit down on the cover, only for Yano to complete the sunset flip! TWO!!! Okada escapes again! Yano gets around Okada, shoves him at Red Shoes, but then Okada blocks the low blow! Okada is angry but Yano rakes eyes! Yano runs, into the DROPKICK! Okada drags Yano up, ripcords, but Yano ducks to ripcord! Okada ducks the stolen Rainmaker to JAWBREAKER and BACKBREAKER, into the MONEY CLIP!! Yano endures, Okada pushes Yano down to make it a stretch, Yano taps! Okada wins!

Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by submission (gains 2 points; Yano earns 0)

Yano brought the fire but he was extinguished, and now he wants mercy from Okada. Okada brings the red chair and Yano’s bottle of sake over, and Yano admits Okada is too tough and he made a mistake trying all that. Okada forgives Yano and celebrates going 2-0. Will Yano leave the tricks for everyone else in the block? Will Okada keep this momentum going all the way to the finals?

 

G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tomohiro Ishii VS Jay White w/ Gedo!

The Stone Pitbull lost to the Holy Emperor while the Switchblade cut down Cold Skull. However, the G1 is just getting going, so will Ishii take a bite out of the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion? Or will White look to turn this into the Jay1 Climax once again?

White and Gedo throw up the Too Sweet, and White mocks the clapping of “I-SHI-I!” Ishii tells Gedo to get out but White says Ishii can’t judge, White’s the champion. White says fine, Gedo won’t be a factor. White gets a chair for Gedo and makes him sit in No Man’s Land. Two chairs so that Gedo can put his feet up. Gedo can relax while he watches White take care of business. Fans applaud while Gedo stays put and White returns to the ring. The bell rings and White ties up with Ishii. Ishii puts White in the corner, Red Shoes counts, and Ishii lets off. White and Ishii go again, Ishii puts White in a corner but White turns it around.

White talks trash as he lets off and Ishii shoves him down! White hurries up, knees low and CLUBS away on Ishii. White headlocks but Ishii powers out to then ram shoulders. White elbows Ishii at the ropes, runs, but gets run over! Fans fire up as Ishii pursues White out of the ring! Ishii puts White back in fast, and White hurries to run, only to get run over again! White bails out and wants a timeout but the fans rally for “I-SHI-I!” White dares Ishii to come out after him, but Red Shoes wants Ishii to stay. Ishii goes out after White, chases him around the way, but White fetches a chair for himself. Red Shoes says no but White eggs Ishii on.

Red Shoes grabs the chair, White says he wasn’t going to use it except to sit on it. But speaking of chairs, Gedo CHUCKS a chair at Ishii’s head!! Ishii goes down, and Red Shoes misses Gedo still getting involved! Gedo takes a seat again and White plays dumb. “What happened?” Gedo’s okay, right? White goes to fetch Ishii and tells the cameramen to move. White whips Ishii hard into railing, then he flexes while fans applaud. White brings Ishii around to whip him into more railing and fans rally up. White drags Ishii up, puts him in the ring, covers, but Red Shoes refuses to count because he knows there was something suspicious.

White says it was a win, that would’ve been a three count! Fans rally up for “I-SHI-I!” but White HALF HATCH SUPLEXES Ishii into buckles! White drags Ishii to a cover, ONE! White is frustrated but then he mocks the fans clapping. White does some ham boning, flips Ishii off, then gets the leg! Ishii resists the Half Crab but White keeps pushing. Ishii reaches out, ROPEBREAK! White holds until Red Shoes counts 4, then goes outside. White undoes the apron skirt to then SMOTHER Ishii with it! “Mask up, people!” Red Shoes counts, White lets go at 4. White jokes he was making sure Ishii had a mask. Cover, but Red Shoes is fixing the apron skirt!

White is furious and he drops knees on Ishii. White drags Ishii into a chinlock and digs his knee into Ishii’s back. Fans rally as Ishii endures then fights up. But White trips Ishii and stomps him low! And again! And again! White paces and throws up a Too Sweet but fans rally for “I-SHI-I!” White waits on Ishii to get up, Too Sweet CHOP! Too Sweet CHOP! White whips corner to corner, Ishii comes back but into a knee! White swings but misses, but he BOOTS Ishii! White runs, but into a POWERSLAM! Fans fire up as White goes to a corner. Ishii CHOPS White, forearms, and CHOPS on repeat!

Fans rally, Red Shoes counts and Gedo protests, but Ishii just stands White up to CHOP and forearm again and again! Ishii lets off as he needs to catch his breath. Fans rally behind Ishii as he drags White up. Ishii reels White in but White fights the back suplex. White whips, Ishii reverses to SAIDO! Both men are down and fans fire up! Ishii crawls to the cover, TWO! Ishii drags White up but White fights the bomb lift. Ishii CLUBS White down, kicks him around, then drags him back up. White fights the waistlock, standing switches, but Ishii switches back. White switches again to kick low and DDT! Ishii is stood up on his head!

Fans fire up while both men are down again. Gedo coaches White from No Man’s Land while Ishii gets to a corner. White runs in to EuroUpper! But Ishii fights the suplex! White THUMBS Ishii’s eyes! White RAMS Ishii in the corner, and again, and again! White digs his shoulder in, Red Shoes reprimands but White hauls Ishii up to TOSS out of the ring! White goes out after Ishii, drags him up and APRON GOURD BUSTER! Ishii writhes and flops to the floor, clutching his ribs! Gedo is applauding loudest of all while White wants Red Shoes to call this. Ishii refuses to give in so White puts him in the ring.

White drags Ishii up, suplexes, BLADEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Ishii refuses to give up, despite the pain in his ribs. Fans rally up for him and White mocks the clapping again. White drags Ishii back up, reels him back in, but Ishii blocks the clinch with elbows. White KNEES low and hard! White stands on Ishii’s neck, he wants Red Shoes to call this. The fans rally as Red Shoes refuses to say Ishii is out. White drags Ishii up but Ishii RAMS him and sends him tumbling out of the ring! Ishii hurries after White, then drags White up and in. Fans rally for Ishii as he hurries after White, but White RAMS into the bad ribs!

Ishii rebounds and comes back, into a COMPLETE SHOT! And DEADLIFT GERMAN! White mocks Ishii as a baby and he drags Ishii up to clinch. URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Ishii is still in this and fans fire up again! White drags Ishii around, clinches him and has the SLEEPER! Ishii fights the suplex so White throws a heavy body shot! Fans rally still for Ishii but White is watching him. Too Sweet CHOP! And forearm, and CHOP! White is copying Ishii’s usual pattern, but Ishii eggs him on! CHOP, forearm, CHOP, forearm, faster and faster, but Ishii won’t give in, so White RAMS his shoulder in again! Ishii sits down but White drags him back up.

White hoists Ishii up to the top rope, climbs up after him, but Ishii resists. White throws body shots, stands Ishii up, SUPERPLEX!! Ishii writhes and Gedo cheers, but Ishii stands?! Ishii POUNCES White right into the corner! Both men are down and fans are thunderous! Gedo gets back in from No Man’s Land because he wants to make sure White’s okay. White sputters while he and Ishii stir. Fans continue to rally, Ishii growls and headbutts the mat to get himself going. White is in the corner, Ishii clotheslines hard! White sits down in a daze and Gedo is freaking out. Fans rally and Ishii growls again.

Ishii drags White up, hauls him up now, and he climbs up after White! Gedo freaks out as Ishii hits the STALLING SUPERPLEX!! Fans fire up and Ishii crawls to the cover, TWO!! White barely gets that arm up but it was enough. Fans rally more and Ishii stands back up. Ishii runs, but White drops, so Ishii just turns the corner to SLIDING- NO, White ducks the lariat and CHOPS! Ishii ENZIGURIS! Fans rally as both men are down again! Ishii crawls over to White and he sits him back up. Ishii runs, SLIDING LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Gedo is shouting for White to get up but Ishii has the fans rallying behind him.

Ishii drags White up, suplexes, but Gedo distracts Red Shoes! White slips out, but Ishii avoids the low blow to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ishii then DECKS Gedo! Gedo flounders, Ishii catches White to the suplex, but White knees free! White suplexes, and steals the BRAINBUSTER! But Ishii stands?!? Ishii runs, into a LARIAT from White! But he’s up again?!? Only to fall back over!! Fans are thunderous again as both men stir! White crawls over to Ishii, gives him junkyard dog headbutts, and tells him to stay down. Ishii says no and he headbutts back! Ishii brings White up but White ROCKS him with forearm after forearm!

Ishii wobbles but White throws more shots. Ishii eggs White on!? White ROCKS Ishii, says Too Sweet CHOP! Ishii DECKS White!! Fans are thunderous for “I-SHI-I!” as he drags White up and reels him in. White fights the bomb, ROCKS Ishii again, but Ishii gets around. White ROCKS Ishii, but Ishii again gets around from the sleeper! Ishii ducks the haymaker to HEADBUTT White down!! Ishii gets White up, POWERBOMB!! High stack, TWO!?!? White somehow survives but Ishii is too tired to be frustrated. Fans rally up again and Ishii goes to a corner. Ishii headbutts the buckle pad to fire up again!

Ishii runs the ropes, but White ducks the lariat. Ishii ducks back, White follows, Ishii dodges again, but so does White. Ishii dodges one more time, but Gedo swipes his foot! White clinches Ishii, BLADE- NO, Ishii gets free to suplex! White fights it, wrenches out, reels Ishii in, but Ishii elbows him away. White keeps trying, he spins Ishii around and around, SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX!! Fans rally but White slashes his throat. He hauls Ishii up, but Ishii swings! Into another SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX!! And then the clinch, but Ishii slips out again and again! White reels Ishii in with the arms hooked, but Ishii blocks Bloody Sunday!

Ishii gets around again to full nelson, but White slips out to full nelson back. Ishii elbows free, White swats the lariat but Ishii swings the left! White catches, clinches, Ishii switches to steal the SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX!! Fans are thunderous and Gedo is freaking out! Ishii runs, LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!!!! White survives but Ishii roars! Ishii drags White up as fans rally, but White fights off the suplex to BLADERUNNER OUTTA NOWHERE!! Cover, White wins!!

Winner: Jay White, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Ishii earns 0)

The Switchblade survives the Stone Pitbull! Ishii is 0-2, is he already done in the G1? As for White, he is 2-0 and refreshes himself with some water before Gedo puts the belt on his shoulder and Red Shoes raises his hand. White then gets the mic and sits down to mock the “I-Shi-I” claps. “Ishii, see you later.” White then tells Tokyo, hush. “Welcome to the first ever live edition of the ToJay Show with your host, Switchblade, Jay White, the Blacksmith, Gedo, and… They don’t understand what I’m saying. Maybe I should speak to them in Japanese.”

White hands Gedo the belt and then says, “Oi, oi, handsome devil, come here, baby.” White says it’s okay, he just needs this guy to translate. White gets fans to clap, but then says don’t clap, because he’s using clap Morse code. White finishes “communicating” this to the Young Lion, even adding a Too Sweet in there. Fans applaud when White’s done, and White tells the Young Lion to drop the mic. White has “said” his part, but will it be clear what he means as he continues on in the Climax?


My Thoughts:

Another great event for NJPW, perhaps the best day so far. ZSJ got a hell of a fight out of Henare, but I had a feeling ZSJ would win to keep going strong in C Block. Hashi VS Takagi blew away my expectations, that was awesome stuff there with the story of how Karma and Made in Japan are basically the same move. But in the end, I figured Takagi would get his first win. Okada VS Yano was great because of how Yano was bringing that GBH bad attitude. But that still wasn’t enough against the Rainmaker, so Okada is going strong at 2-0.

And we got an awesome match out of Ishii VS White with some great story beats there, too. Gedo being in No Man’s Land so that he could pull off that chair attack was very clever. Naturally, White wins as he is the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, and he gave a very creative promo, saying the Japanese language is now just clapping and body language. But it didn’t matter how he said it, we all know he put himself over and said he’ll win the tournament so we’ll all Breathe With The Switchblade.

My Score: 9/10


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

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

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

Time to see what else we have going on!

Ratings:

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

 

Results:

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

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

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

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

Dani Luna vs Steph DeLander vs Xia Brookside vs Rosemary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh Alexander vs Tracy Williams

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

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

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

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

This might be Ali’s best promo ever.

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

I do really like The System’s theme song. 

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Maclin vs Chris Sabin

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

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

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

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

 

Overall Score: 7/10

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

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

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


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

Look who finally decided to show up!

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Kyle Fletcher returns to ROH TV!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Athena VS Nikita!

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

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

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

Winner: Athena, by submission

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

 

Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.

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

 

Dalton Castle VS Nick Comoroto!

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

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

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

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

Winner: Dalton Castle, by pinfall

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

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

 

Mark Briscoe speaks.

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

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

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

 

Diamante VS Kiera Hogan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Kiera Hogan, by pinfall

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

 

BREAKING NEWS for Supercard of Honor!

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

 

Hikaru Shida speaks.

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

 

ROH World Television Championship: Kyle Fletcher VS Blake Christian!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


My Thoughts:

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

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

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

My Score: 8.7/10


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