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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (7/7/22)

UK’s gonna bash it up!

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Will someone get lucky on the seventh of the seventh?

It’s 7/7, and while Trent Seven and Kenny Williams are here, will Xia & Eliza be needing some luck facing Sarray and the NXT UK Women’s Champion, Meiko Satomura?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Kenny Williams VS Tiger Turan; Tiger Turan wins.
  • Primate VS Josh Morrell; Morrell wins.
  • Trent Seven VS Tate Mayfairs; Seven wins.
  • Meiko Satomura & Sarray VS Xia Brookside & Eliza Alexander; Satomura & Sarray win.

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Kenny Williams VS Tiger Turan!

The Scum of the Earth has been driven up a wall by the Himalayan luchador, but Kenny thinks he’s cracked the case! Is “The Masked Bozo” really Amir Jordan in disguise, looking for revenge? Or is Kenny Cockroach wrong about the Bhangra Badboy being back in NXT UK?

Kenny rushes Tiger the moment he’s in the ring! Tiger dodges, the bell rings and Tiger eggs Kenny on. Kenny and Tiger circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Tiger throws Kenny down, then blocks his kick to roll him up, TWO! Kenny rushes in again but Tiger dodges to arm-drag Kenny around. Fans rally, Kenny fights up but Tiger wrenches and wristlocks. Kenny reaches for ropes but Tiger keeps him from them with a YANK of the arm. Kenny hooks Tiger but Tiger wrenches back. Tiger CHOPS Kenny, ROCKS him, then whips. Kenny reverses and reels Tiger in for a headlock. Tiger powers up and out to then get a headlock on Kenny.

Kenny powers out, Tiger runs him over, and things speed up. Tiger handsprings over to arm-drag Kenny down. Tiger has the arm and grinds the shoulder. Kenny fights up, hooks the ropes, and the ref calls the break. Tiger lets off, ducks the cheap shot and dropkicks Kenny down! Kenny is furious and kicks the barrier. Fans taunt Kenny and he gets back on the apron. The ref keeps Tiger back, but Kenny SLAPS Tiger! Kenny springboards, into a body shot! Fans fire up, Kenny backs away but Tiger stomps him down. Tiger whips, Kenny reverses but Tiger goes up to headstand on the corner.

Kenny rushes in again, but Tiger goes to the apron to ENZIGURI Kenny away. Tiger slingshots and somersaults to COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO! Kenny flounders away but fans rally up. Tiger bumps Kenny off buckles, reels Kenny in and whips, but Kenny reverses again. Tiger goes up, leaps over Kenny, but Kenny comes back to CHOP BLOCK the leg! Kenny grins and says “His name is Amir Jordan.” HIP DROP! Tiger writhes, and Kenny is after his mask! Kenny clubs Tiger with crossface forearms, then hits another HIP DROP! Fans boo but Kenny says Amir will pay! Tiger throws body shots but Kenny knees low.

Kenny snap suplexes then floats to a cover, TWO! Kenny mocks Tiger then drags him around to scrape the soles off his mask! Kenny then stands on Tiger’s shoulders to have a deep neck wrench! Kenny wants after the mask, too, but Tiger fights back! Kenny shifts to a chinlock but fans rally. Tiger stands up, Kenny knees low, but Tiger cradle counters! TWO, and Kenny ducks to back suplex. Tiger sunset flips out of it, TWO! Tiger blocks a punch to ROCK Kenny! He blocks a kick to CHOP Kenny! Tiger whips, CLOBBERS Kenny, and CLOBBERS him again! Fans fire up as Tiger scoops Kenny for a GUT WRENCH SLAM!

Kenny goes to a corner, Tiger runs in to SPLASH! Tiger pushes Kenny down then goes up the corner to missile dropkick! And kip up! Fans fire up with Tiger and he aims from the corner. Kenny scurries out of the ring, but Tiger DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp and Tiger puts Kenny in the ring. Tiger climbs up, SWANTON BOMB onto knees! Kenny gets a ghost pin, TWO!! Tiger escapes but Kenny is seething! PENALTY KICK! Kenny grins and says he finally has Amir where he wants him. Kenny says he can take the silly mask. But Tiger drags Kenny into a cradle! TIGER WINS!

Winner: Tiger Turan, by pinfall

Kenny let his obsession get the better of him! And he CLOBBERS Tiger from behind! Kenny punches away on Tiger’s head then CLOBBERS him! Fans boo but Kenny says this isn’t done until he’s proven this is Amir! BAD LUCK DRIVER!! And then Kenny grabs at the mask! HE SNATCHES IT AWAY! But wait! He had a second mask underneath! Tiger Turan came prepared, but Kenny wants to expose him! Security and referees stop Kenny, but Kenny says this just proves it! He knows it’s Amir, he just knows it! Kenny goes to leave, but then rushes back in! The refs drag Kenny away and Tiger shakes his finger. Will Kenny find himself feeling like Kevin Owens over this?

 

NXT UK shares exclusive footage from last week.

After the fiasco with Trent Seven running down fans, then physically assaulting one, security and Sid Scala are reprimanding him. The chief of security calls Seven a disgrace! Seven says what’s a disgrace is the security team letting a fan jump the barriers to get near him! Seven was told to leave the building, and as he exits, Sam Gradwell walks over. The Thunderstorm admits he’s done some horrible things, and he’s known horrible men. But to do what he did to Tyler Bate, Trent Seven might be “the absolute worst.” Yeah, well, Gradwell is a nobody.

Seven storms off saying no one should ever be allowed near him, and that WWE needs to do a better job protecting their superstars. But will anything protect Seven from what the rest of the roster wants to do to him?

 

NXT UK Media catches up with Oliver Carter.

He’s working out in the Performance Center, but then Charlie Dempsey helps him out? No one asked him to do that. But then the rest of Die Familie walks in. Teoman still wants an answer. Is Oliver with them? Or against them? How about this: Why should he join a crew where one guy pokes his eye, and the other two can’t even say the name right? Rohan Raja says Oliver has nothing! Ashton Smith is gone, and so are the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. Dempsey says if not for Ashton, Oliver might still be champion in this company. Okay, okay, guys, calm down. Don’t bring up Ashton. He’s not here, and Oliver won’t let them talk about him behind his back.

But how about this for an answer? Oliver can show Teoman, Raja and Dempsey up! Is that so? Then Raja VS Oliver 1v1, and Raja will crush him! Teoman says no, he will take responsibility. The Babo vows to hurt Oliver. Die Familie leaves, but Oliver just gets back to his workout. Will the Hottest Superstar Under the Sun be ready to shine all on his own?

 

Primate VS Josh Morrell!

Eddie Dennis was kicked out of his own pack, and now Symbiosis is running wild on its own! Will the gorilla grind #TurboTerry into dust? Or will this get bananas and give Morrell his first win in NXT UK?

The bell rings and Primate ties up with Morrell. They go around, Primate puts Morrell in the ring and Primate gets in his face, “What’re you doing here?!” The ref counts, Primate lets off, but Morrell dodges the haymaker. Morrell headlocks, Primate back suplexes, but Morrell lands on his feet! Morrell wrenches Primate’s arm, and again, but Primate torture racks! Primate tosses Morrell, but he again lands on his feet! Morrell reels Primate in to roll him up, TWO! Primate gets up but runs into a hip toss! Primate is furious as he gets up again, but he resets with Morrell. They circle, fans rally, and the two knuckle lock.

Primate RAMS Morrell down but Morrell bridges to get back up! Morrell starts bending Primate back, and has him down! Cover, TWO as Primate bridges. Morrell jumps on but Primate stays up! Primate then gets up to monkey flip Morrell, but he lands on his feet again! Morrell fires off forearms, runs in, but Primate tosses him up to the corner! Morrell lands on his feet again, safe on the second rope, but Primate goes up to SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up and Primate aims from the corner. Morrell flounders up and Primate runs in to clothesline! Primate CLUBS Morrell down, then hauls him up to whip. BIG back drop! Cover, TWO!

Primate is furious but fans rally up. Primate shakes his head, drags Morrell up, and he whips him to a corner. Primate runs in but Morrell dodges! Morrell comes back to fire off forearms and body shots! Primate shoves Morrell to ropes then runs in, only for Morrell to dump him out! Fans rally up and Morrell builds speed to FLY! FOSBURY FLOP and it’s a hit! Fans fire up and Morrell puts Primate in. Morrell goes up a corner, leaps, 450 but he has to bail out! Primate CLOBBERS Morrell, then drags him up to whip and POP-UP, but Morrell fights free! Primate clotheslines Morrel to the apron!

Primate runs in again but into a shoulder! Morrell slingshots to SUNSET BOMB! Cover, MORRELL WINS!!

Winner: Josh Morrell, by pinfall

Incredible! Turbo Terry finally gets himself a W, and fans chant “You Deserve It!” Will this be the first of many successes for Morrell? As for Primate, is he finding that his brawn is not enough on its own?

 

Blair Davenport arrives.

NXT UK Media asks her how it feels to be back in NXT UK. Well, not much has changed, because reporters are still asking her the same “riveting” questions. But then Amale walks over and says she’s been looking for Blair. Blair mentioned something about “crushing hope” last week. That better not have been about her. Oh, Amale, that was just Blair letting everyone know that whatever plans or hopes the others may have, will soon change. And by the way, step to Blair again and Amale will have no hope. Stevie Turner walks over to make sure Amale got the word play that time. Amale tells Stevie to shut up!

If this is funny to her, Stevie can get her ass kicked and we’ll see who is laughing. And maybe Blair will take notice, too. Stevie says that was rude. But will the Fourth Dimensional Superstar find she’s the one with no hope when the French Hope makes an example of her?

 

Ilja Dragunov speaks.

“A-Kid: technical brilliance. Rampage Brown: a force of nature. Roderick Strong: stamina. The Irish Ace: ability and arrogance. All these opponents were chapters in a book that I call my reign as the NXT UK Champion. But for someone who calls himself Unbesiegbar, I need to be constantly looking out for new challengers. And there is someone I have never fought before: Wolfgang. A man of integrity, one of the Founding Fathers of NXT UK. When I look him in the eyes, I see a lion. I see a lion who has been guarding this brand for so many years. And we all know that there’s only one person who is courageous enough to ask to step into the lion’s den. Long Live the Czar.”

 

Trent Seven VS Tate Mayfairs!

The selfish and treacherous silver fox claims HE is British Strong Style after what he did to the “Little Weak Boy.” But will Seven have to retract his statements after facing The Greatest Pro-Wrestler Alive? Or will Seven only double down on everything he’s said and done since he betrayed Tyler Bate and the fans?

The bell rings and Seven doesn’t seem to take Tate seriously. Seven takes his time with his coat and his scarf, and then ties up, only to kick Tate low! And CLUB him down! Seven sits Tate up to CHOP him, then snapmares Tate to KICK him. And CHOP him on the back! Fans boo but Seven looms over Tate. Seven whips Tate hard into the ropes! Tate flounders and sputters but Seven CHOPS him out of the ring! Seven goes out after Tate and fans taunt him, but Seven CHOPS Tate against barriers. Seven puts Tate in, but Tate fires body shots! Seven feints chop to DDT Tate down! “How dare you!”

Seven huffs and puffs as he looms over Tate. Seven gives Tate toying kicks, then CHOPS him on the back again! Fans rally for Tate but Seven whips Tate corner to corner hard! Tate tumbles off the buckles and Seven mocks fans for wanting Tyler back. CHOP!! Cover, TWO!! Tate is still in this and Seven is actually surprised. Seven talks more trash, drags Tate up and wrenches to CHOP him down again. Seven stands Tate up again to CHOP back down, and he mocks Tate’s pain. Seven drags Tate up while fans chant “YOU STILL SUCK!” Seven says he is the Savior of British Sports, but Tate throws JABS!

Tate bobs ‘n’ weaves as Seven swings punches, and Tate steps up to ELBOW! And CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Tate gets up, into the BACKHAND! SEVEN STAR LARIAT! Cover, Seven wins!

Winner: Trent Seven, by pinfall

Fans boo but Seven doesn’t care because he won. And then he stomps away on Tate for giving him a hard fight! Seven puts on a MODIFIED FIGURE FOUR! Tate taps but Seven won’t let off, until GRADWELL rushes out! Fans cheer for the Thunderstorm, who dares Seven to fight him! Seven leaves, telling Gradwell to jog on. Will Seven be able to avoid this fight on his way to the top?

 

NXT UK hears from Noam Dar and Mark Coffey.

“I sit here today, a victim. A victim of my own success. I’ve cleaned out the entire Heritage Cup Division. I really am the best at this! Mark Coffey. You lucky, lucky boy.” Mark knows he has another shot at the cup, and it won’t be the way it was. Joe Coffey won’t be telling Mark how to fight, and no Sha Samuels for Dar when the going gets tough. There will be no chaos to derail Mark. Dar says Mark’s feeling the pressure, but Mark says the pressure isn’t on him, it’s on Dar. Dar says this is Mark’s moment. But for “the best Heritage Cup Champion of all time,” it’ll be just another Thursday.

Mark knows that for him, this is about winning the cup. And for Dar, it’ll be about losing everything. Dar knows there’s levels to this. He’s the tippy top. Mark says he won’t be the only winner. He saw Sha taking those bets from all around the Performance Center, and BT Sports Studio. That 100 to 1 odds, Sha is writing checks that Dar’s ass can’t cash. The whole ROSTER is backing Mark! Sha is going to owe a lot of people a lot of money. Dar actually thanks those betting on Mark. It means all their hard earned cash is going to the Supernova 11 Retirement Fund.

Mark says that for too long, Gallus has been on the backburner. For too long, Gallus has not been on top! This is still THEIR kingdom! Dar says he’s sending Mark to another dimension. “Check please!” Will Dar retire on top? Or will Mark make it rain for Gallus as he finally reigns as the NEW Heritage Cup Champion?

 

Meiko Satomura & Sarray VS Xia Brookside & Eliza Alexander!

The Final Boss didn’t take kindly to how the Warrior of the Sun was being treated by the Spoiled Brat and #LizzieEvo. The NXT UK Women’s Champion joins forces with her Joshi junior, will they show Xia & Eliza who runs things around here? Or will Xia & Eliza be able to “bash it up” in the main event?

The teams sort out and Xia starts against Sarray. Fans rally and the two circle. They tie up, Xia puts Sarray on ropes but lets off. The ref reprimands but Xia eggs Sarray on. Sarray and Xia reset, tie up, and Sarray wrenches to wristlock. Xia drops to a knee, pulls at Sarray’s hair, but rolls and kips up to wrench back. Xia grins as she YANKS the arm. Xia wristlocks but Sarray handsprings and wrenches back! Sarray stomps Xia down, has the wristlock, but Xia fights up. Xia uses ropes to flip through, wrench and headlock to the takeover! Xia thrashes Sarray but Sarray headscissors! Sarray holds tight and fans fire up!

Xia kicks and flails, moves around, and she headstands to pop free. Xia PENALTY KCIKS then does her shimmy dance. Fans chant “YOU STILL SUCK!” but Xia whips Sarray into the corner. Tag to Eliza and the mean girls mug Sarray. Eliza CLUBS Sarray but Sarray kicks Eliza! Eliza blocks a kick to ROCK Sarray with forearms. Eliza brings Sarray out but Sarray ROCKS her back! Eliza throws Sarray by her hair! Cover, TWO as Sarray goes Matrix! SHOTGUN! Fans fire up and Sarray tags Meiko! Meiko fires off forearms, blocks Eliza’s and wrenches to wristlock! Meiko KICKS, wrenches and SWEEPS! KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!

But Meiko has Eliza with a headscissor! Xia coaches Eliza and she finds her way to the ROPEBREAK! Meiko lets off, whips Eliza to ropes, and KICKS her down! Tag to Sarray and she helps Meiko DOUBLE BULLDOG! Xia complains but Sarray whips Eliza to ropes. Xia grabs onto Eliza to block! The ref reprimands, Xia lets go and Sarray whips, only for Eliza to reverse it and CLOBBER Sarray! Xia cheers but she’s the only one. Eliza stomps Sarray, drags her over and tags Xia in. They mug Sarray, Xia CLUBS Sarray to ropes, and then Xia CHOKES Sarray on the ropes. The ref counts, Xia lets off at 4, then she runs in to DOUBLE KNEE!

Xia grins as she stomps Xia down then stomps on Sarray at the ropes. Fans boo but Xia lets off at 4. Cover, TWO! Xia clamps onto Sarray and CLUBS her down. Xia drags Sarray over, tags in Eliza, and Xia bumps Sarray off Eliza’s boot. Eliza CLUBS Sarray, taunts Meiko, then runs corner to corner to UPPERCUT Sarray down! Fans still rally but Xia mocks Sarray as Eliza hits a snap suplex. Eliza paces around, wrenches Sarray’s hair, then hits a BASEMENT UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up but Eliza keeps on Sarray by her hair. Eliza drags Sarray into a Camel Clutch! The ref reprimands the hair pulling but Eliza keeps on the hold.

Sarray endures, fans rally up, and Sarray powers her way to a cover, TWO! Sarray hurries for her corner but Eliza DECKS Meiko first! Eliza headlocks Sarray, but Sarray slips to a waistlock. Eliza switches but Sarray wheelbarrows for STOMP 182! Hot tag to Meiko! Fans fire up as Meiko KICKS Eliza around! Meiko drags Eliza up for a BLUNT DDT! And then a HANDSPRING KICK! Fans fire up, Meiko DECKS Xia, then she hauls Eliza over to drop an elbow! Eliza is in a drop zone, Meiko goes up top, FROG SPLASH! Cover, Xia breaks it! Fans boo as Xia drags Eliza to her corner! Xia tags in then SLIDING KICKS Meiko!

Xia rains down fists on Meiko, then runs, into a ROUNDHOUSE! SHOTEI! Tag to Sarray and Meiko whips Xia to a corner! Meiko runs in and hits a forearm smash! Sarray runs in, but Eliza yanks Xia out of the way! Sarray hits buckles and the ref reprimands. Xia CLUBS Sarray, brings her around and rags Eliza. BROKEN SWINGS into a BUSAIKU KNEE! Cover, Meiko breaks it! Xia runs in to hit a NECKBREAKER! Eliza drags Sarray over, tag to Xia, and they mug Sarray more. Xia brings Sarray around, and whips her into the ropes! Sarray is stuck, Xia SLAPS Meiko! Eliza goes for a cheap shot but Sarray sweeps the legs!

Sarray drop toeholds Xia into ropes, then runs side to side! Meiko tags in before the SOLAR FLARE DROPKICK! Xia flounders as Sarray puts her in, and Meiko hits the SOBAT, to SCORPIO RISING! Cover, Joshi Strong Style wins!

Winners: Meiko Satomura & Sarray, by pinfall

The mean girls got pummeled and it’s the NXT UK Women’s Champion who stands tall with her fellow Joshi superstar! There is great respect between them, but will we see a great title match between them?


My Thoughts:

A great episode of NXT UK, with great stuff set up for the next few weeks. Kenny VS Tiger was a great opener, and it went almost how I expected. Tiger won the match but Kenny took his mask away, except they are keeping us guessing by having that secondary mask on underneath. I can’t be sure what this means for the story but it is a clever way to keep this going before revealing the true identity of Tiger Turan. Of course we got another promo from Oliver Carter and Die Familie, and of course it leads to a match. I just expected that Oliver would start with one of the sidekicks, but he’s getting the leader, Teoman, right away. If this were Raja, I bet Oliver would win, but I can’t be sure with it being Teoman.

Primate VS Morrell was great stuff, especially with Morrell winning. It’s two birds with one stone, Morrell finally getting his win in NXT UK and how this could get him going, and that Primate could be having a “crisis of confidence” now that he’s all on his own. He was with Wild Boar, but then he went right into Symbiosis, so Primate could try to find himself. Personally, I wish he and Wild Boar would be The Hunt again, that team-up only ended because Wild Boar got hurt. We got a pretty good promo segment out of Blair, Amale and Stevie to set up the Blair VS Amale feud, but Stevie loves stirring up trouble, so she’s gonna get beat as Amale tunes up for Blair.

Very good promo from Noam Dar and Mark Coffey to hype up their Heritage Cup match, and it could go either way at this point. I do think Mark should win since Dar’s been talking up “retiring,” and so Mark winning will “compel” Dar to not leave and keep going. It will be a great moment for Mark, he’s been solid since day one, he will be solid as a Heritage Cup Champion. Dragunov had a good promo, too, but I’m a bit torn on Wolfgang being his challenger. Wolfgang has also been solid since day one, but is he really top title worthy? I know he won’t beat Dragunov and that’s a bit of the problem. Where is someone where we actually feel Dragunov is in danger of losing? Is that person not signed yet? Or have they forgotten to build someone up to that level?

Honestly, it needs to end up being Heel Trent Seven. He had a good promo from after last week’s episode, as well as his interaction with Sam Gradwell, and even a good match just whooping Tate Mayfairs. Seven VS Gradwell with roles reversed is going to be a great feud and match, and even with Tyler Bate coming back to go after Seven, there could be a way Seven wins to then go after the NXT UK Championship. Actually, Bate VS Dragunov would be awesome, too, but the story of Seven getting his shot at the title just makes sense. Finally, we got a great tag team main event, and I figured Meiko & Sarray would win. Sarray had been nerfed in NXT 2.0, so it was great to see that sell from Xia on the dropkick. And Meiko VS Sarray still needs to happen before Sarray returns to the States.

My Score: 8.5/10


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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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