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Mitchell’s NJPW New Japan Cup Results & Report! (3/13/23)

The Empire… VS The Empire?

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New Japan Cup 2023

Will Darkness Fall on the United Empire?

While Jeff Cobb takes on EVIL, Will Ospreay must face fellow United Empire member, Mark Davis! Will Dunkzilla bow down to the Commonwealth Kingpin?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Ren Narita & Oskar Leube VS KENTA & Chase Owens; Kenta & Chase win.
  • Tama Tonga & Shota Umino VS Zack Sabre Jr. & Kosei Fujita; Tama & Shota win.
  • Taichi & Taka Michinoku VS SHO & Yujiro Takahashi; Sho & Yujiro win.
  • Six Man Tag: The United Empire VS Bullet Club; The United Empire wins.
  • 10 Man Tag: Chaos VS Los Ingobernables de Japon; LIJ wins.
  • New Japan Cup 2023, Second Round: Jeff Cobb VS EVIL; Evil wins and advances.
  • New Japan Cup 2023, Second Round: Will Ospreay VS Mark Davis; Ospreay wins and advances.

PLAY BY PLAY

New Japan Cup 2023, Second Round: Jeff Cobb w/ The United Empire VS EVIL w/ Dick Togo!

The Imperial Unit was given the first round bye thanks to the wild card lottery, so he is 100% healthy and ready for the King of Darkness! Will Cobb take Evil on a Tour of the Islands? Or will Cobb see that Everything is Evil?

The bell rings and fans rally up for Cobb. That annoys Evil but Cobb then tells Evil he’s gonna break him. Evil and Cobb circle, but then Evil points at the Empire at ringside, claiming they’re up to something. Kyle Fletcher backs off, but Dick grabs at Cobb’s foot! But Dick can’t trip Cobb, and Cobb drags Dick into the ring! Evil sucker punches Cobb! Evil headlocks, but Cobb powers up and out. Evil RAMS Cobb, but Cobb doesn’t budge! Fans fire up and Cobb smirks. Evil runs, RAMS Cobb again, but Cobb is solid! Cobb pretends he doesn’t even know what’s going on. Cobb dares Evil to try again, so Evil fires up.

But then Evil rakes the eyes! The ref reprimands, Evil runs, but Cobb runs him over! Fans fire up while Evil bails out, but Henare and Fletcher put him back in! Dick protests but the fans cheer as the House of Torture tastes their own medicine. Cobb ROCKS Evil, stalks him to a corner, then ROCKS him again! Cobb stands Evil up in the corner, whips him corner to corner hard, and Evil bounces off buckles to hit the mat! Cobb gets Dick to back off, and he brings Evil up. Cobb wrenches Evil’s arm, whips him corner to corner hard, and Evil again hits the mat! Fans rally as Cobb brings Evil up to suplex!

Fans are in awe as Cobb holds Evil up and carries him around! Then Cobb SLAMS Evil down, covers, TWO! Cobb turns Evil over to stomp him, but Dick gets on the apron. Cobb gets Dick with a made-ya-look, and then slingshots Dick into the ring! Cobb puts Dick on top of Evil, and he stands on them both! Fans fire up as Cobb surfs! The ref reprimands and Cobb “apologizes” as he steps off. Fans applaud and Evil begs for mercy. Evil apologizes and wants to shake hands. Cobb blocks the cheap shot! But then Evil rakes the eyes! Evil throws Cobb out, and RAMS him into the timekeeper’s area! Abe-san gets wiped out!

Young Lions hurry to help Abe-san but Dick removes the blue buckle pad! And Evil whips Cobb into other railing, then he gets chairs! Evil puts a chair on Cobb’s head, and hits a HOMERUN! Dick and Evil put one out, then Evil leaves Cobb behind. The Empire protests but the ref keeps them all back. Evil wants the ring count so the ref starts the count. Fletcher and Henare coach Cobb up, Cobb sits up at 7 but ends up peeling the apron skirt off as he falls over. Fans rally, the count is 13 but Cobb slides in at 14! Evil CHOKES Cobb with the House of Torture shirt! Evil throws it away before the ref sees it but that’s still shady.

Evil stomps Cobb, stomps the leg, then drops an elbow on it! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up for the “big power” and Cobb sits up. Evil gives Cobb mocking kicks, then he avoids the body shots. Evil taunts Cobb but Cobb JABS! And forearms! And ROCKS Evil! Evil kicks but Cobb blocks it! Cobb copies Evil’s favorite play by giving the foot to the ref! Then Cobb SUPERKICKS Evil down! Fans fire up and Cobb sits up. Cobb crawls to ropes, stands up, and he runs in to CLOBBER Evil! And again! Evil swings, misses, and Cobb DROPKICKS! Fans fire up and Cobb drags Evil up again. Cobb scoops and runs Evil into a corner! Then OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE! Cover, TWO!

Fans fire up more as Cobb keeps his focus. Cobb drags Evil up, whips him to a corner, then runs in, but Evil dodges. Evil kicks Cobb low, reels him in, but Cobb fights the fisherman! Evil throws body shots, whips Cobb, but Cobb stops himself. Dick swipes at Cobb, and Evil runs in to clothesline Cobb into the buckles! Then FISHERMAN BUSTER! Evil crawls to the cover, TWO!! Fans fire back up as both men are down. Evil sits up and scowls as he drags Cobb up. Evil fireman’s carries and that’s impressive in itself! DARKNESS FALLS! Cover, TWO!! Evil is furious but the fans fire up! The Empire coach Cobb but Evil grits his teeth.

Evil slashes his throat and vows to end this. Evil drags Cobb up, spins him around, EVERYTHING- NO, Cobb blocks! Cobb throws elbows, Evil throws a knee! Evil whips but Cobb reverses, and Evil hits bare buckles! Evil staggers into the ATHLETIC PLEX! Fans rally up as Evil writhes and Cobb rises. Cobb watches Evil go to a corner, then runs in, to BACK ELBOW! Cobb fireman’s carries Evil, puts him up top, and he CLUBS away on Evil’s back. The ref reprimands but Cobb climbs up! Fans fire up as Cobb gut wrenches Evil up, SUPER GUT WRENCH PLEX!! Fans fire up while both men are down again! Cobb crawls to a cover, TWO!!

Evil survives but Cobb is too sore to be upset. Cobb grits his teeth, sits back up, and he watches Evil rise. Cobb aims from the corner, he runs in, but Evil uses the ref as a shield! Evil kicks low, suplexes, but Cobb is too heavy for the ref to hold up! The ref falls over but DICK gets in! Dick and Evil try, but Cobb fights that off! And then Cobb puts Evil on Dick to hit MAGIC KILLER!! Cover, TWO!!! GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULT!! Cover, TWO!?!? Evil survives a heavy combo and fans are thunderous! But Cobb is having fun now! Cobb drags Evil up, ripcords, TOUR OF- NO, Evil slips free! EVERYTHING- NO! Cobb slips around to waistlock!

Evil grabs at the ref! Cobb tries to lift Evil but the ref is enough of an anchor to stop that! But the ref turns around to SLAP Evil!! GERMAN SUPLEX!! Fans are thunderous as the ref tells Evil off! Cobb drags Evil up, whips him to ropes, but Dick holds Evil! Cobb runs in, but into a BOOT! Fans boo as Evil distracts the ref and Dick uses his SPOILER CHOKER! But Fletcher goes after Dick! Evil runs in at Cobb, clinches, but Cobb slips free! So Evil grabs the ref again! Evil ELBOWS Cobb, dodges Cobb, and Cobb almost hits the ref! Evil shoves Cobb INTO the ref! Evil RAKES Cobb’s eyes, and Dick has the choker!

Fletcher and Henare both grab Dick this time! Fans fire up as they carry Dick all the way up the ramp! But Evil grabs something from under the ring! Sho and Yujiro show up, they beat up on Fletcher and Henare! The full House is here! Evil sneaks around, more refs run out to stop this but they get beat up, too! Evil HANDCUFFS Khan?! Fans boo as the House has trumped the Empire! Cobb is all alone now! Fans rally for Cobb as the House flanks him, and Cobb says they’re just four bodies! He fires off hands, Dick hops on, but Cobb still ROCKS Yujiro, Sho and Evil! Evil mule kicks low, and the House starts stomping away!

Fans boo as the House puts four out on Cobb. They drag Cobb up, CLAW at his face, then double whip. But Cobb reverses to send Sho and Yujiro into each other! DOUBLE- LOW BLOW from Dick! WRENCH SHOT from Sho! PIMP CANE SHOT from Yujiro! Fans boo but Evil drags the main ref back into this. Evil then drags Cobb up, reels him in, EVERYTHING IS EVIL!! Cover, Evil wins!

Winner: Evil, by pinfall (advances to the third round)

The House of Torture used everything in their bag of tricks, every pawn on the board, because that is what it takes to stop the Imperial Unit! But will anyone be able to stop the King of Darkness from winning the cup again?

 

New Japan Cup 2023, Second Round: Will Ospreay VS Mark Davis!

The United Empire’s momentum has hit a wall, and they were just cheated by the House of Torture! Will the Commonwealth Kingpin and Dunkzilla be able to focus on this fight after all that? Will the Empire still be standing now that two of their own must face each other?

The bell rings and fans rally for Ospreay. Ospreay and Davis shake hands and fans applaud the sportsmanship. The two circle, feel things out, and Ospreay gives a testing kick. Davis stays up, Ospreay gives more kicks, and they feel things out. Ospreay wrenches, wristlocks, kicks, but Davis wrenches back. Ospreay rolls free and fans applaud. Davis and Ospreay reset, knuckle lock, and they go shoulder to shoulder. Davis pushes Ospreay back fast! Ospreay bridges, fights his way back up, and then rolls back to reverse the pressure on the knuckle locks. Davis turns things around and throws Ospreay up and over!

Ospreay KICKS Davis in the leg! But Davis headlocks for a THROW! They tie up again, Davis puts Ospreay on the ropes, and Red Shoes calls the break. Davis lets off and fans applaud the sportsmanship. The two shake hands again and fans applaud. The two tie up again, Ospreay headlocks, but Davis powers up. Ospreay thrashes the hold, but Davis powers up again, Ospreay holds tight! Davis throws body shots, powers out this time, and they RAM shoulders. Fans applaud as neither falls. Davis eggs Ospreay on, Ospreay runs and RAMS Davis, but Davis stays up. Ospreay tries again, but Davis CHOPS him!

Ospreay snarls and CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Davis swings but Ospreay ducks to CHOP again! Davis winds back but Ospreay ducks, only for it to be a feint! Ospreay stands up into the CHOP! Fans fire up and Davis brings Ospreay up. Davis whips, Ospreay ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS, but Davis blocks it! Davis THROWS Ospreay down, then runs to clothesline Ospreay up and out! Fans fire up, Davis goes out and Fletcher is back. Fletcher stays out of the way, Davis brings Ospreay up and whips him at railing. Ospreay jumps over, ROCKS Davis, then springboards, but Davis catches him! Trophy lift for a SNAKE EYES!

Davis puts Ospreay in, KNEES and CLUBS Ospreay on the apron, then KNEES and CLUBS him again! Fans hoot with Davis as he gets space. Davis runs to KNEE Ospreay off the apron! Davis then pulls the padding up! Davis puts it over Ospreay to then SENTON! Ospreay fights out of the padding but Davis goes into the snow. Fans rally up while Fletcher coaches Ospreay. Ospreay gasps as he sits up and the ring count climbs. Ospreay stands at 10, slides in the ring, and fans applaud. Davis stands on Ospreay’s head, but lets off as Red Shoes reprimands. Davis drags Ospreay up, scoops him, and SLAMS him! Kneeling cover, TWO!

Davis clamps onto Ospreay’s arm and grinds the shoulder. Ospreay endures, the fans rally up, and Ospreay fights up. Ospreay fires forearms, but Davis scoops and SLAMS him, to SENTON again! Davis clamps onto the arm again and grinds the shoulder some more. Ospreay endures, crawls forward, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Davis lets off, stands Ospreay up, but Ospreay ROCKS Davis! Davis CHOPS in return! Ospreay goes to a corner, he ROCKS Davis with a forearm, but Davis CHOPS him again! Davis eggs Ospreay on, CHOPS him again, and again, and again! Fans rally, Davis grinds his forearm into Ospreay’s face, but Ospreay gets a leg!

Davis ROCKS Ospreay, but Ospreay avoids the chop. Davis avoids the elbow to CHOP LARIAT COMBO! Davis then suplexes but Ospreay slips free to waistlock. Davis elbows free, runs, but into the Tiger Wall Kick, and ENZIGURI! Ospreay whips, Davis reverses but Ospreay handsprings and NEURALIZER! Both men are down and fans fire up! Ospreay rolls out to the apron, springboards in, and PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Ospreay clutches his shoulder, stretches it out, and he brings Davis up. Davis resists the lift! Ospreay gives Davis a Kawada Kick, then a CHOP! But Davis back drops Ospreay away! But Ospreay KICKS Davis in the leg!

Ospreay grabs that leg, and the other, steps through, but Davis kicks him away. Ospreay comes back, into a CHOP! Davis wrenches but Ospreay elbows him back. Davis kicks, Ospreay blocks, KICKS the leg, then DRAGON SCREWS it! Ospreay keeps hold of the leg to step through, FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK! Fans fire up while Davis endures! Davis pries at the hold but Ospreay puts on more pressure. Davis drags himself and Ospreay over to the ropes! ROPEBREAK! Fans fire up while Ospreay lets Davis free. Ospreay stomps the bad leg, CLUBS Davis’ neck, then whips him, only for Davis to block.

Ospreay kicks and CHOPS, then he puts the leg on ropes! Ospreay fires off forearms, runs side to side, and he dropkicks the bad leg! Davis falls over, clutching the leg, but Ospreay drags Davis up. Ospreay wrenches, grabs the leg, SHINBREAKER! Ospreay steps through again to FIGURE FOUR!! Davis endures, but he powers it over onto Ospreay! Fans fire up as Ospreay now endures! Ospreay reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Davis lets go, Ospreay crawls to the apron, but Davis hobbles over. Davis brings Ospreay up, but Ospreay HOTSHOTS him! Ospreay brings the leg through ropes, but Davis ROCKS Ospreay!

Ospreay GAMANGIRIS! Ospreay springboards, but Davis catches him again! Davis trips Ospreay up and Ospreay lands on his kingpin! Ospreay is stuck on the top rope, Davis runs side to side to TRIANGLE JUMP FOREARM! Fans fire up again and Davis crawls back to Ospreay. Fletcher cheers Davis but Henare coaches Ospreay. Davis puts Ospreay up top, climbs right up after him, and Davis SUPERPLEXES!! Both men are down and fans rally, Davis crawls to the cover, TWO!! Ospreay is still in this but Davis drags him back up. Davis wrenches and torture racks but Ospreay slips free. Davis ROCKS Ospreay!

Davis ROCKS Ospreay again, and Ospreay drops to a knee! Davis eggs Ospreay on and Ospreay ROCKS Davis back! Davis ROCKS Ospreay again! The forearms keep going back and forth, but Davis ROCKS Ospreay and Ospreay wobbles! Ospreay snarls, he ROCKS Davis but Davis ROCKS him again! Ospreay now KICKS! Davis still throws forearms but Ospreay kicks! Davis gets the edge and he DECKS Ospreay! But Ospreay roars and stands up to KICK, KICK and KICK! Fans fire up, Ospreay runs to KICK Davis’ leg out! Ospreay storms up on Davis, brings him up, but Davis swings! Ospreay blocks, ROCKS and ROLLING ELBOWS!

Ospreay runs, LARIATS, but Davis stays up! Ospreay runs to LARIAT again, but Davis just roars! SUPERKICK! LARIAT!! Davis falls and fans fire up again! Ospreay rolls his way back to the apron and climbs a corner. BLINDSIDE CHEERIO! Davis falls but Ospreay isn’t done! Ospreay prepares his arm, runs in, but into a LARIAT from Davis!! Fans rally up again while both men are down. Davis drags Ospreay up, but Ospreay blocks the lariat! Davis blocks the superkick to DECK Ospreay! Then Davis deadlifts Ospreay into the torture rack, but Ospreay slips off into a CRUCIFIX DRIVER! TWO!!

Ospreay hurries, springboards, OSCUTTER!! Cover, TWO!?! Davis survives and fans are thunderous! Ospreay roars, he prepares the arm again, but Davis ducks the Hidden Blade! Ospreay blocks Davis’ haymaker, mule kicks, then blocks the discus to HOOK KICK! Ospreay roars but Davis ENZIGURIS him down! Fans are thunderous again as Ospreay and Davis go to opposite corners. Davis stands, he runs in, and he CLOBBERS Ospreay in the corner! Davis then drags Ospreay up the corner, and reels him in! Ospreay fights free to GAMANGIRI! Davis wobbles up top, Ospreay climbs up after him.

Fans fire up as Ospreay stands Davis up, but Davis HEADBUTTS Ospreay! TOP ROPE LARIAT!! Both men hit the mat but Davis stands up! Off comes the elbow pad! Davis runs and runs and LARIATS Ospreay inside-out!! Cover, TWO!?!? Fans are thunderous again as Davis drags Ospreay up. But Ospreay SLAPS away from all sides! Davis just CHOPS Ospreay back down! Davis gets the ankles, Close Your Eyes and Count to F@#$!!! Cover, TWO!?!?!? Ospreay survives and no one can believe it! Davis just pounds the mat and fires himself back up. Davis runs side to side to SLIDING FOREARM Ospreay in the corner!

And then a wrench and a torture rack, but Ospreay slips off! Underhooks, but Davis powers Ospreay up and over! BACK DROP BRIDGE! TWO!! Davis swings, Ospreay spins him, underhooks and lift, STORM DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!!!! Davis fires up, roars, but then he drops to a knee! HIDDEN BLADE!!! Cover, Ospreay wins!!

Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall (advances to the third round)

Dunkzilla’s body couldn’t keep up with his fighting spirit, and the Aerial Assassin takes him out! But now, that means Ospreay will be facing Evil in the next round! Will the King of Darkness soon pay for what he did here tonight?

As for Ospreay, he finally realizes Khan’s cuffed to the railing from last time. He has no answers, though, so he tells Khan to wait there. Ospreay gets the mic and fans cheer. Ospreay waits for them to calm down, and then he says, “EHIME~!” Fans cheer the shoutout, and Ospreay asks in Japanese, “Everyone, did you enjoy tonight?” They cheer because they did. “One more time, one more time. Did you enjoy tonight?” The fans cheer again and Ospreay says, “Awesome, awesome. Mark Davis, amazing pro-wrestler, huh?” The fans cheer because that’s also true. “Mark Davis, thank you so much!”

Ospreay also says that the United Empire is the most powerful faction in NJPW today! “But, but… We must win the New Japan Cup. And who is gonna win the New Japan Cup? OSPREAY WILL!” Fans cheer in agreement there. “Next up, Evil! SHOPPAI! (SALTY!) House of Torture! SHOPPAI!! Ospreay will take down Evil!” Fans love hearing that! “Because my name is WILL! OSPREAY! And I am on! Another! Level!!” Mic drop from the Commonwealth Kingpin, and everyone puts the crowns up. Will Ospreay be the one to tear down the House in the quarterfinals?


My Thoughts:

What a four day stretch of the New Japan Cup from Friday to now. And this fourth day was a great one, just like the others. Cobb VS Evil being overbooked should’ve been expected since we’re talking the House of Torture, but at the same time, it had to happen. We can’t have United Empire VS United Empire twice, so Cobb had to fall, and being cheated that hard was the best way to do it. It protects Cobb, it puts heat on Evil, and adds to the motivation for Ospreay beating him next round. Ospreay and Davis had a great match, and Davis looked awesome even in losing, but between the two, of course Ospreay wins.

The quarterfinals on this side of the bracket looks awesome. Ospreay VS Evil, Naito VS Sanada, I feel like each of those could go either way. Naito is more likely than Sanada, and Ospreay is more likely than Evil, but we just saw the House really pull out all the stops. They could do that again to screw Ospreay and then we get Naito VS Evil, a rematch from the 2020 New Japan Cup Finals, something that’d be really strong for Naito’s story of building back to the top.

My Score: 8.8/10


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

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

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

Time to see what else we have going on!

Ratings:

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

 

Results:

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

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

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

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

Dani Luna vs Steph DeLander vs Xia Brookside vs Rosemary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh Alexander vs Tracy Williams

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

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

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

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

This might be Ali’s best promo ever.

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

I do really like The System’s theme song. 

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Maclin vs Chris Sabin

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

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

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

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

 

Overall Score: 7/10

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

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

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


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

Look who finally decided to show up!

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Kyle Fletcher returns to ROH TV!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Athena VS Nikita!

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

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

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

Winner: Athena, by submission

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

 

Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.

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

 

Dalton Castle VS Nick Comoroto!

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

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

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

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

Winner: Dalton Castle, by pinfall

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

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

 

Mark Briscoe speaks.

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

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

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

 

Diamante VS Kiera Hogan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Kiera Hogan, by pinfall

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

 

BREAKING NEWS for Supercard of Honor!

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

 

Hikaru Shida speaks.

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

 

ROH World Television Championship: Kyle Fletcher VS Blake Christian!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


My Thoughts:

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

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

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

My Score: 8.7/10


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