Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE 205 Live Report (11/14/17) – Kalisto vs Gulak!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Tornado Tag: THE Brian Kendrick & Jack Gallagher VS Rich Swann & Cedric Alexander; Swann & Alexander win.
- Mustafa Ali VS Ariya Daivari; Ali wins.
- Kalisto VS Drew Gulak w/ Enzo Amore; Kalisto wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
In English: Happy Birthday, Kalisto!
The Lucha Dragon is gonna celebrate by beating down Enzo Amore’s right hand man, Captain Underpants, Drew Gulak. And the party will continue at Survivor Series where Kalisto vows to close down the ‘Zo Show, and becoming Cruiserweight Champion again will be his gift to himself!
But The Certified G is plotting something.
A nice big cake for the birthday boy. Does Gulak even understand what will happen if Kalisto takes the Cruiserweight Championship away again? The ‘Zo Train is derailed. The future is in Gulak’s hands, so is he going to roll in dough or what? Enzo wants the Drew Gulak that does whatever it takes to make a better 205 Live. Capiche? Gulak does capiche. Um… But, Gulak is determined to make a difference, Enzo spent big money on this cake, so they need to make this a birthday Kalisto will never forget.
Tornado Tag: THE Brian Kendrick & Jack Gallagher VS Rich Swann & Cedric Alexander!
The Ungentlemanly Alliance is at it again as they state “Life is about choices.” And sadly, The Outlandish One and the Carolina Kid chose to be clowns for the WWE Universe. Kendrick & Gallagher vow to make their opponents learn that bad choices bring cruel consequences. Swann comes out with a microphone.
He reminds Gallagher that last week, they were in Manchester, Gallagher’s hometown. Tonight they’re in the hometown of Alexander! Swann gives Alexander proper introductions, and the match gets started.
It’s a brawl right at the bell, Alexander & Swann whip Kendrick & Gallagher, but those two get out. Charlotte is behind Alexander & Swann as they go out to bring the fight to the Ungentle Men. Swann is whipped into barriers but elbows back, Kendrick puts Alexander into the apron then boots Swann down. Alexander comes back with a stiff forearm, and a stiff chop. Alexander gets Kendrick up for another forearm, but then Gallagher blasts Alexander with a dropkick to send him over the announce table! Swann pounces on Gallagher but he’s 2v1 against the “cruel season”. The two lift Swann up and drop him on the apron’s edge, then put him in the ring. Kendrick covers, TWO, he and Gallagher keep on Swann with stomps and trash talk. Alexander returns, but he’s knocked right back out. Swann gets up, goes after teh two Ungentle Men, clubbing Gallagher down but pounced on by Kendrick. Gallagher rains down rights while Kendrick embraces the heat. Cover, TWO, so Kendrick tries, TWO. Gallagher tries again, ONE, but Swann is still isolated by Kendrick & Gallagher as they mug him at the ropes. Kendrick kicks Alexander while Gallagher kicks Swann out. Kendrick suplexes Alexander up and in but Alexander slips out to mule kick Gallagher and handspring headscissor Kendrick down. Dropkick sends Kendrick out, and Alexander rallies on Gallagher. Kick blocked, stiff back elbow rocks Gallagher, handspring dodged, but Gallagher runs into Spanish Fly!
Cover, Kendrick breaks it with a dropkick just in time. Kendrick and Alexander are in opposite corners, Kendrick takes aim and runs in, drop toehold into buckles. Alexander gives him a knee right to the head, then fires up with Charlotte as he takes aim. Springboard aimed at Kendrick, Gallagher intercepts to collide with Alexander, who topples down to the mat. Three men down, Swann slowly returning while Gallagher rolls out and Kendrick crawls over to cover, TWO. Fans rally even as Kendrick puts on the Captain’s Hook. Swann is back, but Gallagher intercepts again to put Swann in a Fujiwara armbar!
Side-by-side submissions, Swann and Alexander reach for ropes, but Alexander is fading. The ref checks on Alexander, Swann keeps that arm from dropping! So Kendrick lets go of Alexander to add on to Swann!
Swann endures two different submissions, he’s starting to fade. Alexander saves him by tackling Kendrick. Kendrick is first up of the four, grabs Alexander, but Alexander throws forearms and chops. Kendrick drives him to a corner, Gallagher with the Extraordinary Dropkick! Then, Sliced Bread!
Swann saves Alexander now by breaking that pin! Kendrick is furious as he and Gallagher elbow Swann, then grind boots in a corner. Double whip corner to corner, but Swann fights out with a haymaker and a SUPERKICK. Swann kicks Gallagher, SUPERKICK to Kendrick, double scissor kick! TWO on Gallagher, TWO on Kendrick, so Swann drags Gallagher over. Swann climbs up, gets rid of William III, but Kendrick pushes Swann to crotch him on the top. Kendrick climbs up to join Swann, puts Swann in position, Alexander returns to grab Kendrick. Kendrick fights back and slips down, throws Alexander out, then rocks Swann with a forearm. Gallagher joins him as the two climb up, they throw Swann with a Double SUPER Hip-Toss!
Swann crashes down, Kendrick covers, TWO!? The Ungentle Men can’t believe it. But then, Gallagher is dragged out of the ring and thrown into barriers by Alexander, Alexander gets in to target Kendrick. The two men glare each other down, swing kick knocks Kendrick back, springboard lariat takes him down! Charlotte fires up, but Kendrick slips out of the back suplex lift, Alexander dodges Kendrick but still runs into his SUPERKICK! Takedown but Alexander slips out, stiff back elbow to Kendrick. Gallagher is returning as Alexander grabs Kendrick, his dropkick takes out Alexander’s leg! Everyone down, Gallagher & Kendrick regroup in one corner while Swann & Alexander do the same. Gallagher is up first, aimed at Alexander. He runs in, SUPERKICK from Swann sends him the other way. Kendrick runs at Swann, Swann ducks to DIVE and tornado DDT Gallagher!
Alexander Neuralizes Kendrick, then gives him the Lumbar Check!
Alexander & Swann win! The hometown hero and his Outlandish ally made it through the cruel assault, will this get Kendrick & Gallagher to leave them alone?
Mustafa Ali VS Ariya Daivari!
The Privileged Persian speaks on his way to the ring. This might be the last episode of The ‘Zo Show. No, not 205 Live, but if Kalisto wins, that might end, too. Ever since Enzo showed up, every single Cruiserweight has become more famous, more popular and most importantly, more wealthy. There’s no value to Kalisto being honorable, but there is in cash going into wallets, and that’s something Charlotte knows nothing. Daivari wants more in life, and says so in Farsi. Thankfully, the Pakistani Prince shows up to shut him up.
Ali doesn’t think anyone here knows Farsi. But Ali can translate. Daivari was trying to say that he has his head so far up Enzo’s butt, that he isn’t exactly tasting birthday cake. Calm down, jokes aside, but Ali has something to say. Whether you support Enzo or Kalisto, Cruiserweights have the same common goal of helping 205 Live reach its top potential. So man to man, from the bottom of Ali’s heart, Daivari looks stupid. Fans do agree, “You Look Stupid!” The bell rings, Daivari swings on Ali but Ali ducks, mule kick and then he pulls off that jacket. Daivari runs at Ali, Ali sends him out, and tries on the jacket and gold chains.
Daivari comes in but gets right hands and put in a corner. Ali takes off the jacket and chains, whips Daivari corner to corner but is reversed, he goes up and over Daivari and shows off agility with a cartwheel and handspring. Daivari rushes in, misses, Ali hops up and flies with a crossbody, TWO! Ali keeps focus, European Uppercut and chop in the corner. Corner to corner whip reversed but then reversed back, Daivari puts Ali on the apron and gets a stiff elbow, but Daivari runs into a forearm. Ali springboards but is shoved to the ground, rough landing hurts Ali’s back. Daivari rolls out to fetch Ali, whips him into the ring and then stomps away on him. Ali gets to a corner, Daivari stomps a fashionable mudhole into him. Daivari says Charlotte fans look stupid. Daivari swings but misses, Ali responds with forearms. Whip reversed again, jumping bulldog puts Ali down, TWO. Daivari is getting annoyed, he puts Ali in a straitjacket clutch. Ali endures, Daivari trash talks in Farsi, fans build to a rally and Ali feeds off it. Ali gets up, out, rolls with and rolls Daivari up, TWO. Daivari kicks low, scoops but Ali slips out in time to send Daivari into buckles. Back elbow from Daivari, then a spinebuster, TWO! Daivari is getting frustrated with Ali, he drags Ali over to a corner before hopping up. Daivari takes aim, but misses the elbow as Ali rolls out! Daivari and Ali are both slow moving but Ali targets Daivari. Fans taunt Daivari with more “You Look Stupid!” chants. Daivari gets a shoulder to the stomach, Ali slingshots up and over and then rallies with forearms on the run. Whip reversed again, flapjack dropkick and handspring, Ali has the fans into this as he whips but is reversed again. Slide to a stop, slip to the apron, roundhouse sends Daivari back, springboard tornado DDT, TWO. Ali is sore but still stands up, goes to suplex but Daivari slips out, back suplex but Ali slips out, kick blocked, inverted DDT! Daivari goes to a corner and climbs up again, Lion Splash!
TWO! Daivari is a bit shocked, he’s running out of ideas. Daivari drags Ali up, fireman’s carry, Ali fights out. Daivari in a corner, Ali runs but gets a boot, Daivari hops up again, Ali up to SUPER STEINER Daivari down. Ali gets him in position, climbs up, 0–5–4!
Ali wins! Big win this close to a big event, can it do big things for Ali in the race towards title contention?
Kalisto warms-up backstage when “AH! AH! AH!”
Akira Tozawa greets his “Luch-AH” tag partner with “AH-py birthday!” Gracias, Tozawa. The birthday boy has moral support, will he also celebrate a win tonight?
A birthday party is waiting ringside.
As such, The Certified G and the Cruiserweight Crusader come to the ring.
But today is a special day! Y’know why? Today is Kalisto’s birthday! Yay~! And as a “benevolent” champion, Enzo is giving Kalisto his biggest payday at Survivor Series, he’s making sure tonight, Kalisto feels appreciated. And what better way to do that than with a party! But what do we got over here? A cuppa favors. Party favors. But the one thing they didn’t get Kalisto? PRESENTS! So, they brain-stormed and got the best one they could get: a beat down. How are you doing?
Enzo told him not to ever say that. But, whatever. After tonight’s birthday beating, Enzo will serve up a sweet treat, a cake! High quality cake, it could last to Thanksgiving if you freeze it right. After Kalisto loses on Sunday, he can eat his way to happiness with this cake. Or Enzo could force feed it to him. How about that? Well Kalisto’s had his fill of talking, he comes out so this match can begin.
Kalisto VS Drew Gulak w/ Enzo Amore!
Gulak is raring to go all over the “LUCHA! LUCHA!” chants that violate his #Drewtopia rules. The bell rings, the two circle but Kalisto is wary of Enzo. Waistlock, standing switch, Gulak puts Kalisto on the mat and slaps him around. Gulak wrenches the neck, Kalisto slips out and takes down, float over and roll, Gulak wristlock but Kalisto gets leverage off ropes to trip Gulak up, Gulak scrambles out of the facelock, then scoops Kalisto into a stiff slam. Enzo likes what he’s seeing from ringside. Gulak stalks Kalisto, stiff chop on the ropes. Gulak whips Kalisto, Kalisto holds ropes, then baits Gulak into do-si-do for headscissors. Gulak ends up on the apron, Kalisto walks over, swing kick knocks Gulak to the floor. Kalisto pursues, Enzo trash talks to distract. Kalisto kicks Gulak, Enzo eggs Kalisto on by holding up the belt at him, Gulak capitalizes with a stiff body shot. Gulak sees the cake, sees Kalisto, he has an idea. Enzo has the same idea, so he watches but Kalisto slips out of Gulak’s grip thanks to the detachable tail on that mask. Gulak chops Kalisto again and they go around the corner, “Happy Birthday!” They return into the ring, Gulak gives stomps to Kalisto before putting on that neck wrench again. Fans cheer for Kalisto, Gulak gives him a headbutt, cover, TWO. Enzo gives out party favors as Kalisto is hoisted up to the top rope. Wait, no top ropes in Drewtopia, so he gets thrown down to the mat. Cover, TWO, Gulak and Enzo are getting annoyed. Fans realize that since it’s Kalisto’s birthday, they should sing, “Happy Birthday to you~!” Gulak has party favors and blows the noise makers. He taunts Kalisto, Kalisto kicks him back, so Gulak uses running stomps to snuff Kalisto’s fire. Gulak asks what Kalisto’s birthday wish is, before scoop slamming him into ropes. Stack cover, TWO, Gulak is getting frustrated. Gulak throws Kalisto out, time to serve cake. Gulak drags Kalisto up, scoop, but Kalisto slips out again. Gulak is insistent that Kalisto have cake, Kalisto stays away. Another scoop, slam onto the apron edge. Hardest part of the ring, y’know. Gulak puts Kalisto in the leg half of the surfboard, then gets the full surfboard.
Kalisto endures, pops out, rolls Gulak and floats over, a boot staggers Gulak. Kalisto runs, springboard corkscrew shoulder! Kalisto dodges in a corner but then gets a stiff back elbow from Gulak, Gulak decides to bend his own rules by climbing up. Bottom rope only so it’s okay, but he still misses his ax handle, Kalisto hits a spike-rana! Cover, TWO, Kalisto is getting frustrated. Gulak gets out, Kalisto fires himself and the fans up with “Lucha! Lucha!” then speeds up to DIVE!
Kalisto says that’s for Enzo this Sunday, then he puts Gulak back in the ring. Enzo comes over and trips Kalisto up, Kalisto hits hard on the apron edge! The fans boo and jeer but Enzo is nothing but proud of himself. Kalisto slowly rolls and writhes into the ring, a ten count begins as both men are down. Gulak sees his opening and grins, “happy birthday~, to you~!” Gulak stalks Kalisto, drags him up, dragon sleeper, SALIDA DEL SOL!
Kalisto wins! But once again, Enzo has to pounce on him.
The Certified G promised a birthday beat down, so here it is! Enzo puts Kalisto in a corner for a Bonafide Mudhole, then he has Gulak get up to help out. Kalisto is thrown out of the ring, Enzo and Gulak go out to fetch him. Fans want cake, Enzo says they’ll get it. Kalisto fights Gulak off, then enziguri to Enzo, fans still want cake. Kalisto decides that they’ll still get cake, as he brings Enzo over instead. But then Gulak comes in full speed to tackle Kalisto down! Gulak drags Kalisto the rest of the way, “It’s Party Time!” But Kalisto slips out of his powerbomb, mule kick to Enzo, heel kick to Gulak! Enzo runs away, an enraged Kalisto runs after him.
Backstage interview with Enzo.
Yeah, yeah, Happy Birthday to Kalisto, whatever. But to be honest, it wasn’t happy, it was lucky. That cake safely made it back to the backstage, Enzo figures since he bought it, he’s gonna have this cake. Kalisto agrees, as he tackles Enzo and shoves his face into it!
Kalisto slings cake at Enzo, too, then kicks him to turn the lights out. The Realest Champ may have cake on his face now, but will he have egg on his face after Survivor Series?
My Thoughts:
A pretty solid go-home of sorts for the Cruiserweights, as well as their first birthday episode. Quality tornado tag for the rivalry of Swann-Alexander & Gallagher-Kendrick, even if the fans were a touch too tired to react to it from the great SmackDown earlier. I still feel WWE really missed an opportunity to have this kind of match happen for them at TLC, but better late than never. Not sure if this is the blow-off, there could easily be one more match on the long road to the Royal Rumble that starts next week. Ali VS Daivari was also solid match work, Ali is quietly racking up wins that could make him a quality contender to the championship, but the way he’s built such a good Face foundation it’d likely have to be against a Heel like Enzo per the usual WWE formula.
Gulak continues to be amazing in his role, he is probably the best character 205 Live has created. He and Kalisto have a solid match, even with Enzo playing a part ringside. Kalisto wins to stay strong, but of course Enzo has to try and muddy the math with that beating that then turns the other way. And of course, everyone who knows how birthdays on WWE TV usually go were all eagerly waiting for a cake mishap. It didn’t happen ringside, which would’ve been great, but it happening backstage with what is apparently a stunt double cake was good enough. Kalisto comes out on top, so that sadly means Enzo likely retains, but as I stated, if it means a Face like Ali can step up to him, perhaps it’s not so bad.
My Score: 8/10
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Mitchell’s Saturday Night’s Main Event Results & Report! (1/25/25)
Everything’s bigger in Texas!
Live from San Antonio, it’s Saturday Night!
With just a week left before The Royal Rumble, WWE has Shawn Michaels moderating the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens! But can they keep it civil? Or will HBK have to lay down the law between them?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley VS Nia Jax; Rhea wins and retains the title.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus; Bron wins and retains the title.
- Braun Strowman VS Jacob Fatu; Braun wins, by disqualification.
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER VS Jey Uso; Gunther wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Ted DiBiase is here!
The Million Dollar Man is back, and he even has his Million Dollar Championship! Will he look to raise the stakes in San Antonio?
WWE Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley VS Nia Jax!
These two just did battle last night in Austin, and while Mami’s team felt the smackdown, she and the Irresistible Force are feeling raw here in San Antonio! Will Rhea be golden on this side of the Royal Rumble? Or will Nia look to grab up all the gold?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is really on top!
Nia HEADBUTTS Rhea before the bell! The ref reprimands ant eh fans boo, but Nia runs up! Rhea dodges, DROPKICKS, and Nia staggers back. Rhea runs up and fires forearms in the corner, but Nia shoves her away. Rhea ducks ‘n’ dodges Nia to then tilt-o-whirl DDT! The fans fire up as Rhea shows off some agility! Nia tumbles out of the ring, Rhea goes to the apron, and Rhea CANNONBALLS! Down goes Nia and the fans fire up more! Rhea puts Nia back in the ring, then hurries to short arm LARIAT! Nia stays up so Rhea short arm LARIATS, and goes again! But Nia pop-up HEADBUTTS Rhea down!
The fans boo but Nia runs and SPLASHES Rhea in a corner! Nia hoists Rhea up top, but Rhea BOOTS her away! Nia ROCKS Rhea in return, then she climbs. The fans rally for Mami but Nia fireman’s carries! Rhea fights, but Nia still SUPER SAMOAN DROPS! Cover, TWO! Rhea survives, if only just so, and SNME goes to break.
SNME returns and Nia thrashes Rhea around in a chinlock. Rhea fights up, JAWBREAKERS free, and then runs, but Nia slips around. Nia back suplexes, Rhea lands out, and Rhea kicks low. Rhea KNEES Nia, winds up, LARIAT! Nia stays up, so Rhea dodges to CHOP! Rhea knuckle locks, then she springboards, but Nia stops the rana! Nia pops Rhea up, but Rhea SUNSET BOMBS! Cover, TWO!! Nia survives and Rhea can’t believe it! Rhea pulling that off is unbelievable, too! Rhea pump handles Nia, but powers up to a SAMOAN DROP! Nia drags Rhea to a drop zone, goes up the corner, but the fans boo.
Nia adjusts and SUPER LEG DROPS! Cover, TWO! Rhea survives but Nia is amused. Nia stands over Rhea while the fans rally up. Nia climbs up again, but Rhea CLUBS Nia! Rhea gets under Nia, and she POWERBOMBS Nia down! And then Rhea ties up the legs, for the PRISM TRAP! Nia powers up, pushes Rhea away, and the fans boo. Nia and Rhea rise up, and Rhea runs in! Nia catches her for an URENAGE! Nia snarls and storms up on Rhea to KICK her to the drop zone. Nia goes up the corner, but Rhea SHOVES her into the post! Nia goes to the apron, Rhea DECKS her! Rhea then goes up the corner?!
Rhea aims, the fans fire up, and Rhea SUPER CROSSBODIES! Down goes Nia and Rhea fires up! San Antonio is with Rhea as she reels Nia in. Pump handle, but Nia SPLASHES her! Cover, ONE!! Nia is furious, and she SMACKS Rhea off the mat, Nia puts Rhea in the drop zone, A-NIA-LATOR!! But Nia isn’t done, she goes back up. But Rhea grabs Nia’s foot! Nia shakes free, climbs again, but Rhea gets under Nia! Electric Chair Lift, and SLAM!! Both women are down and the fans fire up again! Both women stir, and Rhea drags herself to the corner. Rhea stands, but so does Nia. Nia runs up, but Rhea dodges! Nia hits the buckles, Rhea ROUNDHOUSES!
Rhea pump handles, and she powers up, RIPTIDE!! Cover, RHEA WINS!
Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s World Champion)
That was a brutal battle, but Rhea’s brutality saw her through! Nia still plans on winning the Royal Rumble, will she still go for Tiffany Stratton? Or will she change course and want one more round with Rhea Bloody Ripley?
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus!
The title matches don’t stop, because we go one more round between these two badasses! Will the dogs be barking with the Big Bad Booty Nephew? Or will The Celtic Warrior finally complete his WWE Bingo?
SNME returns and Jesse Ventura joins commentary for this make-or-break moment for Sheamus. Bron makes his entrance and the fans bark already. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and one way or another, we’re getting a banger!
The bell rings, the two circle, and the two tie up. Sheamus powers Bron back but then they go along the ropes. Sheamus has a headlock as they end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Bron scuffs Sheamus and laughs, but Sheamus tells Bron to get serious. They circle, tie up, and then Bron kicks! Sheamus blocks the kick, and he LARIATS Bron! Sheamus fires hands on Bron in a corner, then he brings Bron around to whip. Bron reverses, but Sheamus blocks the hip toss! Sheamus LARIATS Bron again and the fans fire up! Bron goes to a corner, Sheamus is right on him to whip. Bron reverses, but Sheamus comes back, into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX!
The fans bark while Sheamus sputters. Bron storms up on Sheamus, headlocks, but Sheamus powers up and out. Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges and builds speed to CLOBBER Sheamus! Sheamus tumbles out of the ring but Bron goes out the side. Bron builds speed around the outside! But Sheamus scoops! Sheamus then LAWN DARTS Bron into the timekeeper’s area! The fans fire up with Sheamus, and then Sheamus fetches Bron to bring him back to the ring. Sheamus then climbs a corner, takes aim, and FLYING LARIATS! Cover, ONE!! Bron is tougher than that, but Sheamus stays on him. Sheamus throws Bron tot he apron, then stands him up!
The fans fire up but Bron fights free! Bron throws a haymaker, but Sheamus DECKS Bron for it! Sheamus goes out, uses the steps to leap, INTO A SPEAR!! Both men fall in a heap and the fans go nuts! Bron grins while SNME goes to break.
SNME returns again and Bron fires off in the corner. Sheamus fires back and they go back and forth. Bron KNEES low, then he digs Sheamus into the corner. Bron ROCKS Sheamus, then fireman’s carries. GUT BUSTER DROP! Bron doesn’t let off, he hoists Sheamus up again, GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! Sheamus survives but Bron has a bull’s eye on those ribs. Bron throws hands but Sheamus eggs Bron on! Bron SLAPS Sheamus, Sheamus eggs Bron on more, and they start throwing shots! The fans fire up but Bron body shots! Bron runs, into a KNEE CAPPER! Cover, TWO! Bron stays in this and Sheamus grows frustrated.
Bron goes to the apron, Sheamus storms up, and the fans fire up as Sheamus gives us BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! Sheamus goes all the way to TEN, then past it! He gets SIXTEEN in before the ref counts 4! Sheamus hauls Bron up and up, to then crucifix lift! CELTIC CROSS!! Sheamus busting out a classic and he crawls to the cover, TWO!! Bron survives again and the fans fire up! Sheamus drags Bron up, fireman’s carries, but Bron fights free! Bron shoves Sheamus into the buckles, then gorilla presses for the SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Sheamus survives and Bron is growing frustrated. Ventura loves it, they’re going to the wire!
Bron storms up but Sheamus BOOTS Bron from the corner! Sheamus skins the cat! But Bron springs right up! SUPER STEINER! The fans fire up and Bron takes aim! Straps are down, Bron runs in, into a BROGUE!!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Bron survives by a literal foot and Sheamus can’t believe it! Sheamus was so close but he’s still so far! “This is Awesome!” as Sheamus powers up in the corner. Bron rises, but the ribs hold Sheamus back! Bron RAMS Sheamus, Sheamus rebounds to KNEE CAPPER! Sheamus tries again, but Bron ducks the Brogue! SPEAR!! Cover, BRON WINS!
Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)
The Fella falls short, only because Bron’s foot found the ropes! Will Sheamus ever get his hands on this title? Will anyone ever take this title off of Bron?
Shawn Michaels is here!
San Antonio fires up for their Heartbreak Kid, the WWE Hall of Famer, and the man who put ladder matches on the map! HBK will moderate the contract signing for the WWE Championship ladder match, after the break!
SNME returns and HBK has the mic. “I am sweating through my suit, because for the last three minutes, I’ve been dancing around because I am so happy to be back home in San Antonio!” The fans cheer that! HBK says he “has been given one job here tonight, and that is to walk out of this ring with the signatures of Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes.” Nick Aldis couldn’t get it done, so he sent in the closer! Rest assured, it is happening tonight. So as they say, without further ado, he will introduce the challenger for the Undisputed WWE Championship, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Kevin Owens! The fans boo but The Prizefighter still goes to the ring.
Kevin wears a new shirt, “Cody Sucks Eggs,” and he has the Winged Eagle on his shoulder. HBK now welcomes out THE Undisputed WWE Champion, The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes! The fans cheer Cody’s entrance, “WHOA~ OH~!” and Cody even climbs up a ladder to show he’s not afraid of heights. Cody gets his second round of pyro, then he goes to the ring to join HBK and KO. The fans cheer as Cody and Kevin stare down, but HBK tells them, “Gentlemen, if you would be seated please.” They don’t, so he says fine, he digs it.
HBK says for months, these two have battered and beaten each other. And as much as everyone has enjoyed watching it, HBK has an assignment. That is to walk out of this ring, with their signatures on the contract. So one way or another, it needs to happen. So again, he asks they please sign. Cody takes the pen first, and he signs his part as champion. Kevin then takes the pen, looks a the contract, but then picks up the mic. “Y’know, last night you (Cody) said something that really pissed me off. You said that 10 times outta 10, Kevin Owens takes the easy way out. Is that right? That’s a lie. That’s what you are, you’re a liar.”
Kevin could’ve taken the easy way out at Bash In Berlin because of Cody’s knee, because Kevin cared about their friendship more than Cody ever did! And you know who takes the easy way out? It’s CODY! Who between them left WWE when things got tough? Kevin stayed, Cody quit! Cody shouts, “ENOUGH! ENOUGH, Kevin!” Cody didn’t come here to talk about the past, or so Kevin can justify his actions. Cody didn’t get all dressed up, HBK didn’t return to San Antonio, to hear Kevin talk! Cody is done worrying about Kevin Owens. Cody instead must focus on who he is defending his title against at WrestleMania.
So if Kevin would just please, SIGN, THE, CONTRACT! The fans cheer, but Kevin tells Cody, “Trust me, you’re not done worrying about Kevin Owens. Because once I sign this, you know what that means? That makes it official. That Saturday night at the Royal Rumble, I will shut everyone up who dares to say I’m not the real champion. I am the true, rightful WWE Champion! And once I win the title, everything you got when you came back, your face on every poster, on all the buses, all the fanfare, all the grand entrances, all the attention, the pyro, everything, it’s coming to ME! Because that’s what I’ve deserved for the last TEN YEARS, and I’m taking it from YOU!”
HBK waits a moment, then says, “Jesus, Kevin. You just sound jealous.” Kevin glares at HBK and asks what he just said. HBK says that Kevin sounds jealous. JEALOUS!? Kevin says that’s rich! HBK is just like Cody! When things got tough for HBK, he quit, too! You wanna know who is jealous? HBK is jealous that Kevin brought more pride to the Winged Eagle than HBK ever did! And once Kevin wins, he will give everyone a champion they can be proud of, that they can look to, and won’t lose his smile~! The only one losing at the Rumble is Cody! Kevin finally signs his part, then he SHOVES it into HBK!
The fans boo but Kevin stares Cody down again. HBK says, “Gentlemen, there’s only one thing left to do, and that is to take these championships. May I please get a referee in here? And ascend them above the ring.” A referee does step in, and Kevin gives the Winged Eagle title a last kiss before handing it over. That belt is strapped onto the hanger, then the same is done with Cody’s corporate logo belt. The hanger is then lifted into the air, and HBK says next Saturday, Lucas Oil Stadium, one man ascends the ladder, and one man walks out THE Undisputed WWE Champion. He wishes them luck, then offers a handshake.
Kevin leaves HBK hanging, so Cody takes the hand. And Kevin sucker punches Cody! HBK warns KO, but then KO kicks HBK! But Cody SUPERKICKS Kevin! HBK is furious, so he tunes up the band! The fans are thunderous for some SWEET CHIN MUSIC!! Kevin tumbles out of the ring while San Antonio cheers! Will Cody make sure “The Canadian Dream” is living a nightmare after the Royal Rumble? Or will Kevin find a way to ruin Cody’s Road to WrestleMania?
Braun Strowman VS Jacob Fatu!
There may not be a championship on the line, but you can consider this a title match in that the winner here could very well be the ALPHA monster! Will the Monster of All Monsters still be Braun Strowman? Or will the Samoan Werewolf tear down #OneBigSOB?
SNME returns and once again, Tama & Jacob walk ‘n’ talk. The Good Bad Guy says everyone’s on that YEHYEHYEH! Jacob tells Braun that he may be a tough SOB, but keep it 100, he never been in the ring with nobody like Jacob! He’s America’s Most Wanted! You know what time it is? Get in where you fit in! Cuz tonight, Jacob beats Braun’s ass post to post, live from NBC on coast to coast! Ya know what I mean?! Jacob makes his entrance, Tama letting him go alone. The bell rings and the fans rally up. Jacob and Braun stare down, tie up, and Jacob pushes Braun back, until Braun SHOVES Jacob down! Both men run up, and Braun RUNS Jacob over!
Braun storms up on Jacob at the ropes, the ref gets in between them, and Jacob sucker punches Braun! Jacob runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Braun ELBOWS him down! Braun snarls, runs up again, and he LARIATS Jacob up and out! Jacob is right back on his feet, and he HOTSHOTS Braun away! Braun comes back, Jacob DUMPS him out, then KICKS Braun! Jacob then DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Braun! The fans fire up while SNME goes to break.
SNME returns again and Jacob HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! The fans rally for Braun but Jacob runs, only for Braun to scoop! SIDEWALK SLAM! Both men are down and the fans rally up again. Braun and Jacob rise again, and Braun CHOPS! Braun fires a forearm, and another! Braun ROCKS Jacob, runs, and BOOTS Jacob down! Jacob goes to a corner while the fans fire up. Braun storms up to fire body shots, then stands Jacob up. Braun TOSSES Jacob across the way! Jacob tumbles out, sputters and coughs, and Braun goes outside! The Strowman Express is on the tracks, and he CLOBBERS Jacob into barriers!
The fans fire up again and Braun says let’s go again! Braun does another lap, to POUNCE Jacob over the announce desk! The fans fire up again and Braun takes off his shirt! Braun does another lap, and Jacob’s up in time, to SAMOAN DROP Braun onto the desk!! Jacob shoves Braun down, throws the desk hood onto him, then drags him up to send into steel steps! The ref reprimands, Jacob shoves Braun into the ring, and Jacob hauls Braun up. HEADBUTT! Braun sits in a corner, Jacob goes corner to corner! HIP ATTACK! And then HIP ATTACK again! Braun sputters now, and Jacob HIP ATTACKS again! AND AGAIN!!
Jacob shows no mercy, he hits a FIFTH HIP ATTACK!! The Samoan Werewolf goes again, A SIXTH HIP ATTACK!! Braun is barely even conscious, the ref stops Jacob, but Jacob TOSSES the ref!! Jacob runs to hit NUMBER SEVEN!! NUMBER EIGHT!! The fans boo but now the bell rings! The ref calls this one off for what Jacob did!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification
Jacob storms out around ringside, and he grabs a chair! He throws that into the ring, but then Aldis and security rush out here! Jacob CHUCKS that chair into the first guard! And then he LARIATS the next! Jacob ignores the refs and Aldis, more security arrives, and they get Jacob to back off. Braun sputters as blood pours from his nose and maybe even his mouth. Jacob’s bloodthirsty and he drags Braun from the corner! Producers get out here to try and stop this, but Jacob doesn’t care! He goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! The werewolf is too wild, but Tama Tonga gets him to stand down.
There are fans who want that “One More Time!” and Jacob hears them! BEST MOONSAULT EVER AGAIN!! The medics hurry out here, and now Jacob and Tama stand down. OR NOT! Jacob gets right back in the ring, and he goes right back up the corner! BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! With no Solo Sikoa to hold onto the leash, will no one be able to stop the Samoan Werewolf?
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER VS Jey Uso!
Der Ring General does not think “Main Event Jey Uso” is worthy of that nickname, and yet here they both are in tonight’s main event. These two already had it out during Gunther’s historic Intercontinental Championship reign, will history repeat itself? Or will Jey finally and for truly stand tall as THE World Heavyweight Champion?
SNME returns and Gunther makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wins Saturday Night’s Main Event!
The bell rings, Jey puts his sunglasses aside, and Gunther BOOTS Jey down! Gunther talks smack while he stands Jey up, but Jey UPPERCUTS! And ROCKS Gunther with a right! Gunther CHOPS Jey, Jey ROCKS Gunther with more hands! Gunther CHOPS again! Jey is stinging as he falls against the ropes, but Gunther stands him up. Jey dodges the chop to fire body shots! Jey climbs up and he rains down fists! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Gunther stops Jey at 7, puts him on the corner, and CHOPS him to the floor! The fans boo while SNME goes to break.
SNME returns again and Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Gunther clamps on a SLEEPER! Jey arm-drags free, but Gunther blocks a kick! Gunther LARIATS Jey down! Cover, TWO! Jey stays in this but Gunther stays on him with a NECK TWIST! Jey writhes while Gunther paces. The fans boo but Gunther stands Jey up. Gunther scoops and SLAMS Jey, then stalks him. Gunther stands Jey up to CHOP him! Jey is again stinging but he stays up. Gunther BOOTS Jey! Jey fires forearms! Gunther CHOPS! Jey fires more forearms! Gunther CHOPS again! Jey rebounds, but into an UPPERCUT! Jey UPPERCUTS back!
Jey fires hands, whips Gunther, but Gunther reverses! Jey hits buckles hard and falls to the mat! Gunther drops a KNEE on him! Gunther then STOMPS Jey’s arm! The fans boo but Gunther looms over Jey. Gunther clamps onto Jey with a chinlock and he grinds his forearm into Jey’s face! The fans rally for Jey and he fights up. Jey manages to fireman’s carry Gunther! The fans fire up but Gunther fights free! Gunther CHOPS! Jey ROCKS! Gunther UPPERCUTS! Jey UPPERCUTS! Gunther swings, Jey dodges, and Jey fireman’s carries! SAMOAN DROP! Both men are down and the fans fire up again!
Jey and Gunther crawl, and Gunther makes it to a corner. Jey goes to the opposite end, and the fans rally behind Jey with “UCE! OH~!” Jey runs, into the SHOTGUN DROPKCIK! Gunther hurries to haul Jey right up, GENERAL BOMBO! High stack, TWO! Jey survives and Gunther is surprised! Gunther catches his breath, calms down, and thinks on what else he should try. The fans rally for Jey even harder while Gunther stalks him to ropes. Jey goes to the apron, but Gunther goes out after him. Gunther stomps Jey, then stands on his neck! The ref reprimands but Gunther steps off. Jey sputters, but Gunther BOOTS him again, right as SNME goes to break!
SNME returns once again, and Jey trades shots with Gunther! The fans rally behind Jey as he gets the edge, “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey pops, locks and- Gunther BOOTS him! Jey kicks, Gunther blocks, but the DRAGON WHIP comes around! Only for Gunther to GERMAN SUPLEX! Gunther runs, into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Gunther survives and the fans can’t believe it! Jey catches his breath while Gunther goes to a corner. Gunther comes back, but Jey avoids the shotgun dropkick! Jey gets moving, and he HIP ATTACKS Gunther in the corner! Cover, TWO! Gunther is tougher than that, but the fans still rally.
Jey goes to the corner and the fans fire up! Jey climbs, but Gunther rises! Gunther CHOPS Jey, then CHOPS again! Gunther climbs up after Jey, brings him to the very top, but Jey resists the suplex! Jey fires body shots, then slips under Gunther! Jey brings Gunther out for a POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and the fans still can’t believe it! Both Jey and Gunther are down, “This is Awesome!” as they slowly rise. Jey and Gunther rise up, but Gunther kicks low! Gunther reels Jey in, but Jey RANAS! Jey then runs to SPEAR!! Cover, TWO?!? Gunther survives and Jey is frustrated, but Jey hurries to aim again!
Gunther rises, Jey runs up, SUPERKICK! Gunther staggers back up so Jey runs in, SPEAR!! Jey hurries to the corner! Jey climbs, the fans are thunderous, USO SPLASH!! Cover, TWO?!? Gunther survives yet again and Jey is beside himself! The fans rally with more “YEET! YEET! YEET!” and Jey aims from a corner. Jey runs up, but Gunther turns spear into POWERBOMB! And then he flips Jey over to POWERBOMB again!! DEEP stack, GUNTHER WINS!
Winner: Gunther, by pinfall (still WWE World Heavyweight Champion)
Gunther didn’t just win, he just survived this battle with Main Event Jey! Der Ring General seems to at least respect Jey a bit more now, but what is it going to take for Jey to truly be the main event player?
My Thoughts:
A great Saturday Night’s Main Event, and while they really made us wonder for a couple moments, they of course held the status quo. As I said going into tonight, it would be a bit odd if the moment Sheamus finally won the Intercontinental Championship was here on NBC TV. A moment like that should be saved for WrestleMania, but I’m not sure that’ll even happen now. Granted, we have three months to build, but what would the point be after all this? Rhea VS Nia was an awesome match, especially with Rhea busting out some stuff she’d never really done before. Rhea of course won because she just got this belt back, and Nia will be in the Women’s Rumble to beef it up while trying to get after Tiffany.
The contract signing segment being in the middle was a touch surprising, but I do appreciate that they understood a title match should be the main event. Good stuff from Cody, Kevin and HBK, especially Kevin’s shirt to reference Terry Funk’s classic “Dusty Sucks Eggs” shirt. Of course a fight started, and good stuff with HBK getting a Sweet Chin Music in, but this isn’t the go-home segment so don’t expect Kevin to win the ladder match just yet. Raw and SmackDown have their go-home episodes first, we’ll surely get a segment where Kevin gets even with Cody to put things back in Cody’s favor.
Great promo from Tama & Jacob as they head to gorilla, and then a great match from Jacob VS Braun. I was saying just last night that I expected a No Contest or Draw, but they instead went a much more vicious route. Jacob loses because he threw the ref aside, but he stands tall because he brutalized Braun like very few ever have. Jacob can definitely use this to do big things in the Rumble, and from there he can go for the US Championship, as I was also saying last night. Gunther VS Jey was awesome stuff, and they really got me thinking Jey was going to pull this off, but like with Sheamus, Jey’s crowning achievement is perhaps too big for just SNME. It would be pretty wild if Jey won the Men’s Rumble so that he could get one more chance at this title and win it in Vegas.
My Score: 8.9/10
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AEW returns to Daily’s Place!
AEW is back in Jacksonville, and it’s going to be BIG! Like, Katsuyori Shibata challenging for the International Championship BIG! Will The Wrestler be better than The Alpha?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Samoa Joe w/ Hook VS Nick Wayne w/ The Patriarchy; wins.
- Six Man Tag: Daniel Garcia & 2Point0 VS The Undisputed Kingdom; win(s).
- The Gates of Agony VS Brody King & Buddy Matthews; win.
- Kazuchika Okada VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes; wins.
- AEW TBS Championship Fatal 4 Way #1 Contender’s Match: Deonna Purrazzo VS Queen Aminata VS Yuka Sakazaki VS Serena Deeb; wins and will challenge Mercedes Mone for the title.
- AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita w/ Don Callis VS Katsuyori Shibata; wins and
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About Chairshot Radio Network
Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!
MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)
TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)
WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)
THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)
FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)
SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
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