Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Live Report! (4/17/18)
All images courtesy of the WWE’s official Twitter
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AJ Styles VS Rusev w/ Aiden English; no contest.
- Shelton Benjamin VS Jeff Hardy; Hardy wins.
- Jey Uso w/ Jimmy Uso VS Harper w/ Rowan; Harper wins.
- Sin Cara VS Samoa Joe; Joe wins.
- Charlotte Flair w/ Becky Lynch VS Billie Kay w/ Peyton Royce; wins.
- AJ Styles & Daniel Bryan VS Rusev & Aiden English; Styles & Bryan win, by disqualification.
PLAY BY PLAY
Shinsuke Nakamura would not give a straight answer as to why he did what he did.
The Dream (Re)Match was both great and full of respect, but the King of Strong Style would besmirch that with a low blow. Then last week on SmackDown, he would do the same thing to the great match between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan. Nakamura would smile as he left The Phenomenal One down and out, what will the consequences be for him this week?
AJ Styles is here!
#SDLive is the ? that he BUILT, and he isn't going ANYWHERE!
The PHENOMENAL @AJStylesOrg kicks off #SDLive on Day 2 of the #SuperstarShakeup! pic.twitter.com/oHzvEsS2WV
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The Phenomenal WWE Champion stays on SmackDown amidst the Superstar Shake-Up! Fans are happy to see him as they give him a standing ovation and chant his name. Styles says, “You can tell a lot about a man through his failures.” And we found out everything we need to know about Nakamura. Styles dreamed of their Wrestlemania Match, and Styles won. When Nakamura lost, he showed his true colors. Nakamura isn’t just an Artist, he’s a con artist. Fans duel between Styles and Nakamura. Styles wanted that same ovation, but instead, he wants retribution! At the same time, he was given a true Dream (Re)Match in facing Daniel Bryan. But then Nakamura had to show his true colors again.
Styles won’t let that go. He won’t even leave the ring until he gets Nakamura to face him. Nakamura “forgot” how to speak English, but Styles isn’t here to talk, he’s here to fight! He demands Nakamura get out here to fight! But instead of Nakamura, it’s Aiden English and Rusev! Fans erupt with “Rusev Day! Rusev Day!” English knows Styles wanted Shinsuke to make him pay, but sorry to say, that will have to wait because Nakamura is on vacay. But if Styles wants a fight, be the Bulgarian Lion’s prey on this day, known as RUSEV DAAAAAy~! Fans are up for that! Styles doesn’t see why not. Rusev & English head for the ring with a referee, looks like we’re getting this match!
AJ Styles VS Rusev w/ Aiden English!
The bell rings and Rusev brings the fight right to Styles with kicks and haymakers. He scoops Styles but Styles slips out to the ropes. Rusev runs in but into the Calf Crusher!
.@AJStylesOrg isn't going to get RETRIBUTION on @ShinsukeN on this #RusevDay… because he's going toe-to-toe with @RusevBUL RIGHT NOW! #SDLive @WWEDramaKing pic.twitter.com/NBEhEd7MhD
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Rusev endures, reaches, but English clobbers Styles! The match is thrown out as English stomps away on Styles. Rusev joins in, but it’s Daniel Bryan with the save! He fights off English & Rusev, dumping the Bulgarian Lion out. Styles goes after the Drama King with the Phenomenal Blitz! English bails out, Styles and Bryan hold the ring while fans chant “YES! YES!” The Phenomenal One may not have gotten even with the Rockstar, but it’s only a matter of time. When will Styles and Nakamura have their second Dream (Re)Match to truly settle the score?
Nothing but RESPECT between these two as @WWEDanielBryan comes to the aid of @AJStylesOrg! #SDLive @RusevBUL @WWEDramaKing pic.twitter.com/tEv5lK74Tc
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon watches backstage.
Shane O’Mac is surprised with what he sees. Then in walks SmackDown’s new General Manager, Paige! The Glampire has also seen what just happened, and has a great idea. She quotes Teddy Long, there’s gonna be a tag team match, playa! Team Rusev Day VS Styles & Bryan! A huge main event once again, she’s off to a great start as GM. Especially when you consider she got The Miz from Raw. That’s just the beginning, she has way more up her sleeve. Holla! What more surprises are up Paige’s sleeves in terms of the Superstar Shake-Up’s second night?
Someone ? @teddyplayalong because we got ourselves a TAG TEAM MATCH, PLAYA: @AJStylesOrg & @WWEDanielBryan vs. @RusevBUL & @WWEDramaKing TONIGHT! #SDLive @RealPaigeWWE @ShaneMcMahon pic.twitter.com/cQ5EOGnkI7
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Shelton Benjamin heads to the ring.
It's ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS because @Sheltyb803 doesn't have a tag team partner anymore, and he's ready for BIG singles competition! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/kZC5z7vXKX
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
With Chad Gable sent to Raw by himself, the Gold Standard is back to being a singles competitor. He shares that via Twitter, he said that he sees big things for Gable, and adds that his Twitter account was hacked. Benjamin would never say things like that! He doesn’t need Gable, and never needed him. Gable needed Benjamin. But that’s Gable, this is about Benjamin. Benjamin needs championship opportunities he is owed, and he needs to remind everyone that he is “one of the biggest threats on SmackDown.” Benjamin asked GM Paige to send him some competition, and he means big competition. So who comes out to be his competition? The Viper, Randy Orton!
Competition, you say?
Cue #TheViper…. #SDLive @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/zBHvWMulDX
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
The former United States Champion heads to the ring, but then someone beats him to the punch: the NEW United States Champion, Jeff Hardy!
.@RandyOrton seems impressed…
Welcome BACK to the BLUE BRAND, @JEFFHARDYBRAND! #SDLive #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/L0oov2UPdW
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The WWE US Championship returns to SmackDown after only being gone 24 hours, and it brings the Charismatic Enigma with it!
Shelton Benjamin VS Jeff Hardy!
While non-title, this match may just be the opportunity Benjamin was hoping for. The bell rings and he circles with the US Champion. He throws hands and forearms then stomps and clubs Hardy down. Benjamin brings Hardy up but Hardy jawbreakers back. Hardy runs but Benjamin throws him right out! Benjamin catches his breath while we go picture in picture. Hardy writhes on the ground but Benjamin comes out to stalk him. Benjamin waits for Hardy to stand up to chop block the leg out! Hardy goes down again, then Benjamin drags him up into the ring. Benjamin keeps on Hardy by kicking and stomping the leg, then pulling him up into a corner. He throws forearms then runs adjacent to knee the knee! Hardy falls down while Benjamin enjoys the moment.
Benjamin drags Hardy out for a standing knee wrench, adding a heel hook to it. Hardy kicks Benjamin away with his free leg, then crawls to ropes. Benjamin is on him but Hardy fights back. Hardy trips Benjamin, then goes for the leg-splitting leg drop, only for Benjamin to catch his leg and put it in a Half Crab! Hardy endures again as Benjamin bends him back. He rolls and sends Benjamin into buckles! Hardy tries to run but that leg gives out, so Hardy turns around to dropkick Benjamin in the face. Benjamin is dazed, but he manages to get Hardy with another chop block! Benjamin stands over Hardy as he walks it off. He stands Hardy up but Hardy fights back. Benjamin clubs Hardy down while we go back to single picture. He whips but Hardy reverses into a slingblade!
Both men are down but stirring. Fans rally and the two men stand to throw hands. Hardy whips but Benjamin reverses, Hardy’s leg slows him down. Benjamin runs at Hardy but into Hardy’s punch. Hardy fights back and hits the atomic drop, then the leg-splitting leg drop! He adds the dropkick, covers, TWO! Hardy hobbles but comes back to kick Benjamin. Benjamin denies the Twist but Hardy elbows him away. Hardy hops up but Benjamin shoves him into the post! Benjamin climbs up to join Hardy, but Hardy fights him off. Fans rally as the two fight up there, and it’s Hardy who sends Benjamin down. Hardy adjusts but Benjamin catches him with the step-up knee!
Hardy hangs onto the top rope but Benjamin climbs up again. Benjamin grabs Hardy, but Hardy still fights him off. Hotshot snaps Benjamin down, then Hardy climbs up for the Whisper in the Wind!
? ? ?
You'll need to be quiet to hear this #WhisperInTheWind… #SDLive @JEFFHARDYBRAND @Sheltyb803 pic.twitter.com/B0R35qILJx
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Cover, TWO! Hardy keeps his cool as he stands up again. Fans chant for Hardy but Benjamin again denies the Twist, and hits the dragon whip kick! Cover, TWO! Benjamin stalks Hardy again, but Hardy denies Pay Dirt and hits the spinning mule kick. Hardy wants his Hardyac Arrest dropkick, but Benjamin boots him away. Benjamin runs out but into the Twist of Fate! Hardy hurries up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Hardy wins!
Winner: Hardy, by pinfall
Now, THAT'S how you make your #SDLive return! @JEFFHARDYBRAND is VICTORIOUS! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/DiM009Tidx
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Hardy wins big two nights in a roll! But with Orton still having the right to challenge the United States Champion at the Greatest Royal Rumble, will Hardy still be the one to then face Jinder Mahal at Backlash?
The Miz speaks.
The Hollywood A-Lister is back at special request of Daniel Bryan. Bryan has waited so long to #PunchHisFace, and Providence wants to see it! “Well too bad.” Miz isn’t in Providence, he’s home in LA with his wife and baby girl. Did they think he was going to show up tonight? Miz deserves his own spotlight, so next week will be Miz’s SmackDown premiere. And if Bryan ever trolls Miz again, he will kick his a– Oh, language. But SmackDown will be AWESOME!
Jey Uso w/ Jimmy Uso VS Harper w/ Rowan!
Send help because a BLUDGEONING is about to ensue… @LukeHarperWWE collides with #JeyUso right now on #SDLive… pic.twitter.com/D43BOeaFpG
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Just days ahead of their SmackDown Tag Team Championship rematch at Greatest Royal Rumble, one partner of each team battles 1v1 for momentum! Will Jey be able to survive one Bludgeon Brother? Or will it only take one brother to defeat another?
NEXT FRIDAY: The #SDLive #TagTeamTitles are on the line when The #BludgeonBrothers defend their gold against @WWEUsos in Saudi Arabia! #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/kWcBRTlZce
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The bell rings and Harper puts Jey righ tin a corner! Then he throws him out of the corner, but runs into Jey’s uppercut. Harper doesn’t go down so Jey runs, but into Harper’s back elbow! Harper scoops Jey but Jey slips out to mule kick and uppercut Harper back. Rowan distracts but Jimmy goes after him, only for Rowan to rock Jimmy with a right. Jey runs and dodges Harper, then DIVES on Rowan, only to get caught! Rowan trhwos Jey tot he apron but Jimmy SUPERKICKS him. Harper gets Jey with the discus, covers, Harper wins!
Winner: Harper, by pinfall
But the destruction doesn’t end with the bell. Rowan boots Jimmy down, then joins Harper in the ring to drag Jey out. Jimmy fights the Bludgeon Brothers off with their own hammers, but then numbers get the better of him. Harper & Rowan go back to Jey to ram him into the apron, then turn their focus to Jimmy. Harper & Rowan grab their hammers, but Naomi runs out to save her husband! She screams for Harper & Rowan to show mercy. These two leave Jimmy be, not even they are that heartless. While Naomi saves her husband and brother-in-law tonight, will anything save the Usos from destruction at the Greatest Royal Rumble?
Temporary mercy from The #BludgeonBrothers as @NaomiWWE comes to aid of her husband… #SDLive @WWEUsos @LukeHarperWWE @ERICKROWAN pic.twitter.com/GIR3kLXVl2
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Sin Cara VS Samoa Joe!
An incredible get for SmackDown via the Shake-Up, the Samoan Destroyer is now Team Blue! He still has a match with Roman Reigns at Backlash in a few weeks, but will he make Sin Cara an appetizer?
The bell rings, they circle, and Sin Cara brings the fight to Joe. Joe gives the fight right back with knees, then he puts Sin Cara in a corner. Sin Cara boots him back, then springboards for the back elbow. He keeps on Joe at the ropes but Joe throws hands right back. Joe jabs and jabs then chops Sin Cara down before dragging him back up. Joe says, “You’re gonna learn tonight!” He scoops but Sin Cara fights out and goes at the leg again. Sin Cara chops, springboards, but into a clubbing clothesline! Joe rams more knees into Sin Cara, and Sin Cara is out on his feet! That doesn’t stop Joe from putting him in the Coquina Clutch! Sin Cara taps, Joe wins!
Winner: Joe, by submission
Complete dominance. @SinCaraWWE has his work cut out from him against newest #SDLive Superstar @SamoaJoe. #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/bjON6BD9tP
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
The Destroyer makes a successful SmackDown debut, and speaks to the crowd. “Well if it isn’t the Land of Opportunity.” But SmackDown seems more like the Land of Handouts to him. His mere absence has allowed SmackDown’s roster to have it easy. SmackDown has been coddled, catered to, and “worst of all, everybody here has been convinced that they are better than the are.” Joe vows to change that, by taking all the opportunities to put Bryan to sleep, de-fang The Viper, and emasculate AJ Styles! “And if any of you are non-believers, then look no further than Saudi Arabia and Backlash!”
Speaking of the Greatest Royal Rumble, Joe vows that whatever is left of Roman Reigns after Lesnar beats him down, Joe will personally shred it and put out to pasture! And if by some miracle Roman wins, then Joe will bring both the Intercontinental and Universal Championships back with him! “Belee Dat!”
No matter what happens to @WWERomanReigns at #WWEGRR…
… @SamoaJoe will be waiting, and watching and ready to DECIMATE #TheBigDog. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/gnlEi0BwpO
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
SAnitY is coming.
And so is chaos. Be ready.
Chaos is coming… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/FVng5J5cJ7
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Backstage interview with Daniel Bryan.
Why did he help AJ Styles out there tonight? Because he respects Styles. For the three years Bryan fought to come back, he had a list of dream matches to motivate him. Top of that list: AJ Styles, because he’s the best. That’s a match no one thought they’d see in the WWE. Bryan wanted to prove he hasn’t lost a step with that match, but Nakamura ruined it. Bryan proudly fights alongside Styles tonight so they can proudly fight against each other later. However, Big Cass walks in!
This is one way to introduce yourself to someone… #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan @BigCassWWE pic.twitter.com/r1AwroEXJ3
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
The 7 foot tall human tower doesn’t see what the fuss is about. Cass leaves the “little man” behind, but will he learn to respect Bryan in time?
The NEW SmackDown Women’s Champion, Carmella, is here!
She doesn't need support, but just so you know, you can now call @CarmellaWWE "The ?-WALKING, TRASH-TALKING, ?-PRINCESS of #SDLive!"
Got it? #SDLive #Mellabration pic.twitter.com/swlZR2biaP
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
It’s a #Mellabration for the triumph she pulled off last week, and she doesn’t take the “You Deserve It” chants seriously. None of these fans supported her before, so she doesn’t want them now. She moves on to what she wanted to say: Carmella isn’t just the Princess of Staten Island, she’s now the Moon-Walking, Trash-Talking Princess of SmackDown! Carmella waited 287 days to cash in, and she seized the moment to take her rightful spot atop The SmackDown Women’s Division! Let this sink in: she beat Charlotte Flair! You know, one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history! And all by herself! Carmella beat the woman that beat the undefeated Asuka! But she doesn’t want fans chanting for her, they’re being pathetic.
All Carmella had to do was let Charlotte be blinded by her own ego. Charlotte says herself, “In order to be the Woman, you gotta beat the Woman”, so that makes Carmella THE Woman. It was historic, it was the biggest moment in the Women’s (R)Evolution and Women’s History period! Now for a tribute to, well, Carmella! From the first ever Ms. Money in the Bank match that Carmella won “by herself”, to every moment she made all about herself, to the cash-in just last week. #MellaIsMoney and now #MellaIsGold. She’ll miss Frankie the Briefcase, she had him for 287 days. But now she has Cleopatra the Championship Belt! And she vows to hold it for way longer than 287 days! But wait, here comes The Queen, Charlotte Flair!
"It's much harder to stay on top than to get to the top, and you have something of mine!"- #TheQueen @MsCharlotteWWE to #ThePrincess @CarmellaWWE #SDLive pic.twitter.com/59NUizltIt
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Seems Carmella’s memory is as short as she is, because that highlight reel is missing some moments. The briefcase was hers thanks to the chinless freak, James Ellsworth. The championship is hers because of the Iconics, Billie & Peyton. But Charlotte isn’t mad, because as the daughter of the Dirtiest Player in the Game, game respects game. Congratulations, Carmella, but here’s some words of wisdom: “It is much harder to stay on top than to get to the top”. And Carmella has something of Charlotte’s. But speaking of the Iconic Duo, here they come!
Charlotte comes off as pathetic, blaming “little ol’ us” for her failure? Peyton, do your impression! “I’m Charlotte and I’m a big baby~! Someone stole my water bottle and now I’m cranky poo~!” Charlotte needs a nap and wah wah blah blah.
.@WWEPeytonRoyce's impression of @MsCharlotteWWE…@MsCharlotteWWE = ?@CarmellaWWE = ?#SDLive pic.twitter.com/HwxYnoDT7n
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
Spot on! Billie wonders what Charlotte is crying about. She wanted magic, she got it, and that title disappeared around her waist. That moment will last forever, all because of them. They’re looking at the future, “and the future is Iconic.” Charlotte doesn’t care about that, she gets ready to fight someone. And that’s the Iconics! She decks Billie then goes after Peyton, but numbers get the better of her again. Except Becky Lynch appears to even those numbers! The Lass Kicker decks Peyton then fights Billie. Charlotte recovers and goes after Peyton while we go to break!
#TheIIconics aren't the only best friend duo on #SDLive! @WWEPeytonRoyce & @BillieKayWWE, say hello to some STRAIGHT ?!@BeckyLynchWWE @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/g9uxXHzXVu
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Charlotte Flair w/ Becky Lynch VS Billie Kay w/ Peyton Royce!
SmackDown returns to this match already in progress. Charlotte grabs at Billie while she’s leaving the ring. Charlotte gets her and chops her against the apron, then chops her against the barriers. She clubs Billie, too, then goes to chop again. Billie evades and hits back, but Charlotte decks her with a forearm. They go back into the ring, Charlotte puts Billie in a corner but then Billie turns it around. Billie stomps away on Charlotte, then backs off at the ref’s orders. We see Carmella watching nearby commentary while Charlotte fights back. Charlotte throws Billie with an Exploder then kip-up! Fans “WOO~!” while Charlotte runs in but Billie puts her on the apron. Charlotte hits Billie back then bumps her off buckles, only to slingshot into Billie’s forearm! Billie covers, TWO, so she rains rights down on the Queen.
Billie thrashes out of frustration, then covers again, TWO. She puts Charlotte in an armlock and wrenches back. Becky rallies fans for Charlotte, and Charlotte fights back to her feet. Billie wrangles her back down, and Peyton mocks “baby Charlotte”. The referee reprimands Billie for pulling hair while fans rally again. Charlotte stands up and cartwheels, but into Billie’s clothesline. Matchbook cover, TWO, and the Iconics grow frustrated. Billie kicks Charlotte while she’s down, then puts her back in the armlock. Fans rally again, but Billie claws at Charlotte’s face. The rally continues and Charlotte feeds off it to fight up and out. Billie throws Charlotte down again and lets her get to a corner, Peyton gets a cheap shot! Peyton sneaks away while we go picture in picture.
Charlotte recovers in a corner while Billie enjoys herself. Billie stomps a mudhole into Charlotte, then pushes her against the ropes. She stops at the ref’s count, but Peyton gets another cheap shot in! Billie covers, TWO, and the Iconic Duo is further frustrated. Billie puts Charlotte in a neck wrench but the referee reprimands her for clawing the face. Charlotte stands up but Billie clubs her down again. Billie talks trash while rocking Charlotte with rights, then puts her in a corner to grind a boot into Charlotte’s chin. She backs off to snapmare Charlotte back into the armlock. Becky keeps coaching Charlotte up, Charlotte fights out again then reverses the whip into a forearm. We return to single picture as Charlotte whips. Billie reverses now, but Charlotte boots her down! Billie ducks the chop and throws Charlotte overhead, cover, TWO!
Carmella enjoys what she sees as Charlotte boots Billie from a corner. Charlotte chops and chops Billie back, then whips for another chop on the run! Charlotte struts then drops the knee! She wants Billie to get up. Billie stands, Charlotte spins her, but Billie spins through to make Charlotte Eat Da Feet! Cover, TWO, and the Iconics are further frustrated! Charlotte dodges the boot to scoop Billie but Billie slips out and rolls Charlotte, TWO. Charlotte boots Billie down! Then, Figure Four to Figure Eight!
If you're going to win it, win it with FLAIR! @MsCharlotteWWE nabs the victory over @BillieKayWWE on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/sVpPQHtth2
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Billie taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte, by submission
The Queen snaps back from her title loss with this win, but Carmella pounces on her right away! Then Peyton intercepts Becky! Carmella and the Iconics beat down Charlotte and Becky, Carmella even grinding Charlotte’s face into the mat. But then, ASUKA appears! The Empress of Tomorrow officially joines SmackDown thanks to the Shake-Up, and that scares Carmella. She bails out, so Asuka just takes out the Iconics! Charlotte and Becky help out, and Billie goes down to a back heel kick. The Empress stands tall with the Queen and the Lass Kicker, will the Princess be standing at all with this level of competition coming for her title?
Ready or not, here she comes! #SuperstarShakeup @WWEAsuka ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/2yNycuu7Jv
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The Good Brothers are headed for SmackDown!
.@LukeGallowsWWE & @KarlAndersonWWE just joined a new CLUB, and that's the CLUB of Superstars who are SHAKEN UP to #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/CjPC20cslW
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows took care of business on Raw, now they come over to the house that their friend, AJ Styles, built. Will The Club reunite to rule over all of the Blue Brand?
The Bar speaks!
They don’t just SET #TheBar, they ARE #TheBar! Welcome to #SDLive, @WWESheamus & @WWECesaro! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/GinwpkfhRo
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The Celtic Gladiator & Swiss Cyborg also move from Raw to SmackDown! They heard all the talk about the teams on this show, who have set a high standard of competition. But now Sheamus & Cesaro won’t just set the bar, they ARE the Bar!
The New Day respond.
The Bar sucks! But wait, look who it is! R-Truth! He’s on SmackDown now, too! But the Perfect Ten appears. These two know each other? Yeah, they’ve met. And they’re pals! Super secret and complicated handshake!
Truth be told… this handshake is a PERFECT ?! #SDLive @RonKillings @WWEDillinger @WWEBigE @XavierWoodsPhD @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/OPkNFJsLyY
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
But that’s just the beginning. All five of these guys are on Monday Night Raw! Truth, no, it’s Tuesday, aka SmackDown. Oh. My bad. See you tomorrow! No, Truth… Is he gonna be okay? No one knows.
Zelina Vega speaks.
She and El Idolo, Andrade “Cien” Almas, are both coming to SmackDown to take it over. El Idolo is here to take full control, leaving NXT behind! What will happen when this duo hits the Blue Brand?
#ElIdolo @AndradeCienWWE and his business manager @Zelina_VegaWWE are heading to #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/CVsYBwi5lL
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
AJ Styles & Daniel Bryan VS Rusev & Aiden English!
100% PHENOMENAL. #SDLive @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/bmyDJ89Hxb
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
A dream duo has been created to take on Team Rusev Day in response to what opened the night! Can the Phenomenal One and The Goat defeat the Bulgarian Lion & Artiste? Or will the Artist known as Nakamura ruin another masterpiece?
You're not sleeping. #DreamTeam #SDLive @AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/3br8fAJtK2
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The bell rings, and English starts against Bryan. They circle while fans duel, then tie up. English puts Bryan in a corner, then tries to cheap shot Bryan, but Bryan sees it coming. Bryan hits first, then wrenches and wrings English’s arm. Bryan bends it back but English stands up and powers out, only for Bryan to run him over. Things speed up and Bryan catches English’s leg! He drags English back into a surfboard, with full extension as he tags in Styles. Styles climbs up, and drops the ax handle on English’s chest!
Did we say #DreamTeam already? @AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan#SDLive @WWEDramaKing @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/RpqYbsJ1pD
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Rusev protests, but Styles whips English. English holds ropes then rocks Styles with rights. The fans duel while Styles catches English into a pumphandle gutbuster! Rusev runs in but Bryan intercepts, two submissions side by side! English & Rusev escape by the skin of their teeth while we go to break.
SmackDown returns to English in control of Styles as he drops forearms. Cover, TWO, but English keeps on Styles with a snapmare and knee to the back. English wraps Styles in a chinlock, Rusev applauds while Bryan rallies the fans. Styles stands up and fights out, then runs but into a back drop. English covers again, TWO, and he grows frustrated. English drags Styles up and tags in Rusev. Team Rusev Day mugs Styles, then toys with the WWE Champion. Rusev taunts Styles, so Styles hits back! Styles runs for Bryan but Rusev puts Styles in a bearhug! Rusev squeezes Styles but the fans rally again. Styles fights out of the hold and tries again, but Rusev catches Styles again for a shoulder into the corner. Rusev gives more shoulders, then roars like a lion.
Rusev tags in English, and then whips English into Styles. English feeds Styles to Rusev’s lariat, English covers, TWO. English keeps on Styles with stomps, then grinds a knee into Styles against ropes. He backs off at 4, then takes a bow before throwing hands on Styles. Styles ends up in Rusev Day’s corner, English kicks him down. Fans rally again, as does Bryan, and Styles hits a jawbreaker on English. Styles leaps a third time, but has to sunset flip over. English blocks the flip with a fist, but he misses the elbow drop. Both Styles and English are down, crawling for their corners. Hot tag denied, but Styles rolls English up! TWO, PELE! They both go down again, and another rally from the fans gives Styles strength. Hot tags to Rusev and Bryan!
Bryan rallies on Rusev as the fans chant “YES! YES!” Rusev whips but Bryan goes up and over to build speed and hit the leaping lariat! Bryan is all fired up while Rusev gets to a corner. He takes aim, dropkick in the corner! He goes for another but Rusev fireman’s carry, only for Bryan to slip out! Bryan gets the Yes Lock, but English dropkicks in to break it up. English whips but Bryan holds ropes to then dump English out. Rusev tries to kick but Bryan dragon screws it! Bryan fires up again, and starts up the YES Kicks.
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES #SDLive @WWEDanielBryan @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/Qv5yBtcOdu
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
He kicks and kicks, and hits the buzzsaw! Bryan powers up again, takes aim at Rusev, KNEE+! But Nakamura low blows Styles on the apron! Bryan sees it, but that only distracts him, from Big Cass’ attack!! The 7 footer just boots Bryan down, and that allows Nakamura to mock Styles.
Looks like @WWEDanielBryan has a BIG problem on #SDLive…#SuperstarShakeup @BigCassWWE pic.twitter.com/Yw8b0NlTpi
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Interview with Shinsuke Nakamura.
An attack last week and then again tonight? What is this? “No speak English.” The champion and the Goat have enemies that show no respect. Will Styles and Bryan be able to make Nakamura and Cass respect them in due time?
Why did @ShinsukeN attack @AJStylesOrg on #SDLive?
Wouldn't you like to know… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/evHGGlUf0r
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 18, 2018
My Thoughts:
SmackDown’s half of the Shake-Up was both as good and not as good as I expected. In conjunction with McIntyre showing up on Raw, Almas showing up on SmackDown is only moderately disappointing to me because they don’t get to settle things in NXT. Then Samoa Joe coming over when he’s just starting a new program with Roman Reigns is a bit confusing, too. That aside, Joe and Almas are great talents to be joining this roster to finally give SmackDown some needed star power. The same goes for the eventual addition of SAnitY, that’s great talent coming to the main roster for all three divisions (I assume Nikki Cross is coming with Young, Wolfe & Dain), and at least with SAnitY, they finished up stories to be free for the call-up.
Hardy coming over makes sense, the US Championship has unfinished business with Randy Orton having won a shot down the line. Though, things could easily swap back if Mahal wins the US title back and either Joe or Miz brings the Intercontinental title to SmackDown. Naomi getting the Bludgeon Brothers to spare the Usos was a nice twist to the story, but it probably won’t change the result of Harper & Rowan going over at Greatest Royal Rumble. Adding The Bar and the Good Brothers is going to revive SmackDown’s Tag Team Division again, but clearly Wyatt & Hardy are winning the Raw Tag Team Championships now. Bigger news is that Asuka is officially on SmackDown, and Carmella’s reign may have already met it’s end now that the Empress is here.
That main event tag match was great just on how it featured some of the WWE’s most over stars. The match was really good, but it was a given that Shinsuke would attack in some capacity. I did not see Cass adding on, that was a surprise. Nakamura, Cass, and then Miz and Samoa Joe, the feuds for both Styles and Bryan are lining up. With Anderson & Gallows coming over, I wonder if we’d get an 8-Man Tag with them, Styles and Bryan against Nakamura, Cass, Miz & Joe at some point.
My Score: 8.5/10
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Will ROH belong to the Death Riders?
Former ROH Pure Champion, Wheeler Yuta, is back on Honor Club! But will he prove himself worthy of another title opportunity?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Wheeler Yuta VS ???
- Trish Adora VS ???
- Rachael Ellering VS ???
- Cole Karter & Griff Garrison VS The Dark Order; win(s).
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/14/25)
It’s a BIG day for BOSJ!

Everyone jumps in for round 2!
NJPW is feeling good on a Wednesday, so they’re bringing ALL TEN MATCHES of Best of the Super Juniors Round 2 to Korakuen Hall!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Titan; Titan wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Francesco Akira; Akira wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Robbie Eagles; Eagles wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Robbie X; Robbie wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: MAO VS Taiji Ishimori; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Clark Connors VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS SHO; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Dragon Dia; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Nick Wayne; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Kosei Fujita; wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings!
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-0, 2 points
Dragon Dia: 1-0, 2 points
Kosei Fujita: 1-0, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-0, 2 points
Clark Connors: 1-0, 2 points
Master Wato: 0-1, 0 points
KUSHIDA: 0-1, 0 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 0-1, 0 points
Francesco Akira: 0-1, 0 points
Robbie X: 0-1, 0 points
Here are the current B Block standings!
El Desperado: 1-0, 2 points
Nick Wayne: 1-0, 2 points
MAO: 1-0, 2 points
Robbie Eagles: 1-0, 2 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 1-0, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 0-1, 0 points
Titan: 0-1, 0 points
SHO: 0-1, 0 points
YOH: 0-1, 0 points
Taiji Ishimori: 0-1, 0 points
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Titan!
The Funky Weapon won big in his main event match on Sunday, while El Inmortal lost to El Desperado in the main event on Saturday. But who will win here to open this massive second round on Wednesday?
Taguchi and Titan shake hands and the fans cheer. The bell rings and the fans rally behind Taguchi. Taguchi and Titan circle, feel things out, then knuckle lock. But Titan trips Taguchi and things speed up. Taguchi hurdles, Titan leaps over, and Titan comes back. Taguchi wrenches to whip Titan to a corner, but Titan goes up, over, and handsprings away! The fans fire up, and Taguchi runs in, but Titan goes Matrix! Titan CALF KICKS and Taguchi tumbles out. Titan builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Taguchi! The fans fire up more as Titan shakes out the stars. Titan then borrows a fan’s flag of Mexico and show it off.
Titan stomps Taguchi, puts him in the ring, and covers, TWO! The fans applaud as Taguchi stays in this. Titan stays on Taguchi with kicks to the side. Titan stands Taguchi up but Taguchi CHOPS! And CHOPS! But Titan ducks the next one to fire off a strike fest! Titan fires up but Taguchi fires his own strike fest! ENZIGIRI! Taguchi runs, but into a HIP ATTACK!? Titan whips, Taguchi reverses, then Taguchi goes Matrix! The fans fire up, and then Taguchi HIP ATTACKS! Taguchi calls upon the powers of Strange Style, “ORYA~!” KETS- NO, Titan O’Conner Rolls and bridges! TITAN WINS!!
Winner: Titan, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taguchi earns 0)
Even Titan is shocked that he finishes this one off so fast! Taguchi is disappointed in himself, but can he still turn things around? Or will this be the rise of El Inmortal?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Francesco Akira w/ The United Empire!
Speaking of the fast and the furious, the American Ninja showed just how quick he can be as he defeated Robbie X, while the Crown of Fire brought a lot of aggression, only to lose to Kosei Fujita. Will Akira redeem himself here in Korakuen? Or will the Mack attack stack another win?
Well hold on! As soon as Mack is ringside, Akira PLANCHAS out onto him! The fans fire up with Akira and the bell rings. Akira puts Mack in the ring, runs up and LARIATS int he corner! Akira whips, Mack grabs ropes, so Akira runs in. Mack BOOTS Akira, puts him on the, and then “HADOUKEN!” double punches him down! And then Mack hits the NINJA SPECIAL! Not quite as wild as that one against Robbie but still impressive! Mack then stands Akira up to DOUBLE CHOP! The fans cheer, Akira sputters away, but Mack pursues. Mack KICKS Akira against the apron, but then doesn’t like Callum & Jakob being so close.
Mack argues with Callum but Akira slips into the ring. Mack pursues, brings Akira up, and snap suplexes. Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Mack clamps onto Akira’s arm. Akira endures the motorcycle stretch, even as Mack sits back to pulls on the arms! Akira fights up to his feet, but Mack lets him drop into the body scissors and SLEEPER! Akira flails and moves around, and he finds the ROPEBREAK! Mack lets go, drags Akira to center, but Akira kicks at him. Mack falls back and Akira rises. Mack still KICKS and CHOPS Akira to a corner. Mack whips but Akira reverses. Akira wheelbarrows, victory rolls, and STOMP 182!
The fans fire up while both men are down. Mack and Akira both rise but Akira is on Mack first. Akira CHOPS Mack right down! Then he brings Mack around to reel him in. SPEED- NO, Mack fights Speedfire by hooking a leg. Akira fires KNEES into Mack, then runs, but Mack follows! Mack slips around to waistlock, SLEEPER, but Akira snapmares free! Akria ducks the Shuriken Kick to SUPERKICK! The fans fire up for “A! KI-RA!” and he hooks Mack up. SPEED- NO, Mack handsprings free and SHURIKEN KICKS! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Mack is frustrated, but he drags Akira to a drop zone.
The fans rally as Mack climbs, and Akira springs up! Akira CLUBS Mack, wags his finger, then CLUBS him again. Akira climbs up as he turns Mack around, and Akira calls his shot! But Mack fights the lift! Mack hops down, GAMANGIRIS Akira down, and then climbs back up. But Akira is right back up to get him! SUPER DUPER STEINER, and Mack flips through?!? But then FIREBALL hits!! Cover, Akira wins!
Winner: Francesco Akira, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Mack earns 0)
Right as Mack thought he was hot stuff, Akira showed he’s hotter! Will Akira still blaze a trail to the top of the block? Or will the American Ninja still accomplish his mission?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Robbie Eagles w/ Hartley Jackson!
The Jet got brought town to Earth in the opening round going up against MAO, but the Sniper of the Skies hit YOH on the bull’s eye. Will Eagles prove he can fly higher than #2Flyy? Or will this be Kevin’s night?
The bell rings and both men rush in, but then they both put on the brakes. The fans rally as Knight and Eagles circle. They tie up, Knight puts Eagles on the ropes, and he slowly lets off. Knight pats Eagles on the shoulders and the fans cheer. Eagles runs up, Knight dodges the boot and headlocks. Eagles powers up and out but Knight runs him over! The fans cheer as Knight flexes, then things keep moving. Eagles drops down, hurdles over, and HIP TOSSES, but Knight handsprings through! Knight arm-drags Eagles, arm-drags again, then springboards from the top rope to FLYING ARM-DRAG! The fans cheer as Eagles tumbles out and Knight kips up!
Knight watches Eagles go around the outside and fans rally behind him. Knight slingshots but Eagles avoids the plancha! Eagles comes back, but Knight tilt-o-whirl scoops him! Eagles slips free, but Knight kicks low! Knight whips Eagles at the apron but Eagles tiger feint kicks! Down goes Knight and Eagles builds speed! Eagles DIVES and takes out Knight and a Young Lion! The fans fire up and Eagles finally takes off his shirt. Eagles apologizes to the Young Lion, then stands Knight up. Eagles gets a quick “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” then he CHOPS Knight! Eagles puts Knight in, then storms up on him.
Eagles stands Knight up, but Knight CHOPS! Eagles eggs Knight on, so Knight fires a forearm! And an UPPERCUT! Knight whips, Eagles wheelbarrows and rolls to have the RON MILLER SPECIAL! Knight scrambles to the ROPEBREAK, and the fans cheer. Eagles lets go, but then he drags Knight to the center, to SMASH his knee on the mat! The fans rally while Knight clutches his knee. Eagles pokes fun at the fans cheering “Kevin~!” before he KICKS Knight in the chest! “Kevin~” and KICK! And KICK! Eagles runs, but Knight blocks his kick! Knight shouts, “Robbie~!” but Eagles SOBATS first!
Eagles wags his finger, cravats, but Knight powers out! Knight tilt-o-whirl scoops for the BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while both men are down. Knight rises and he LARIATS! And LARIATS! And whips, only for Eagles to reverse. Knight goes up, over, and runs back in, but Eagles dodges, only for the DROPKICK to hit! Knight kips up and shouts, “Ore wa meccha, meccha, MECCHA tsuyoi~!” The fans cheer how strong Knight is, and he runs at the corner. Knight hits a LARIAT, then whips corner to corner. Eagles reverses again, but Knight reverses back, SKY2HIGH! Cover, TWO! Eagles survives and the fans rally up!
Knight watches Eagles stir, the fans rally again, and Knight runs in. SATELLITE- NO, Eagles ties the legs up for a DOUBLE KNEE BUSTER! Knight and Eagles go to corners, and Eagles runs in for DOUBLE KNEES! Knight sits down, Eagles runs in and METEORAS! The fans cheer, Eagles pushes Knight to a cover, TWO! The fans cheer more and Eagles goes out to the apron. Eagles climbs the corner, but his legs bother him. He still aims to WARP- NO, Knight dodges the 450! Eagles comes back, Knight puts him on the apron, but Eagles kicks a leg out! Eagles springboards, but Knight avoids the Sniper Shot! UFO SPLASH!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Knight hobbles back over and stands Eagles up. Eagles CHOPS, but Knight fires a forearm! Eagles gives that forearm back, so Knight gives another! Knight eggs Eagles on, so Eagles SLAPS! Knight fires a forearm, then a flurry, and then an UPPERCUT! Eagles ROUNDHOUSES! SUPERKICKS! But Knight SUPERKICKS! Eagles swings but Knight jumps the haymaker! PELE into a KNEEBAR! RON MILLER SPECIAL!! Knight endures while stuck at center! Eagles puts on the pressure and the fans rally up! Knight crawls, drags Eagles along, and has the ROPEBREAK!
Eagles lets go, to drop KNEES on the legs! Knight goes to a corner, Eagles pushes him to a drop zone, and then Eagles goes back up. But Knight rises, so Eagles ROCKS him with a right! Knight still climbs up, they both fire body shots, and Eagles shoves Knight down. Eagles adjusts, but Knight jumps to the top rope! The fans fire up as Knight has Eagles, but Eagles fires body shots! Eagles HEADBUTTS Knight down! Knight rolls, returns, and to the UPPER ROOM!! Then somersault and SATELLITE DDT!! Cover, TWO?! Eagles survives and shocks Knight! The fans fire up and Knight fireman’s carries. But Eagles fights with elbows!
Knight throws Eagles, Eagles lands out and blocks the superkick! Eagles fires strikes then hooks Knight up, TURBO- NO, Knight make sit a victory roll! TWO!! Eagles escapes, but swings into the backslide! TWO!! Eagles escapes again, but Knight runs up! Eagles dodges the splash, runs back in, but Knight BOOTS him! Knight is on the apron, he ROCKS Eagles, and then he springboards, but Eagles stays back! Roll-up and bridge! TWO!! Knight escapes, but Eagles hits HYPERION!! Cover, Eagles wins!!
Winner: Robbie Eagles, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Knight earns 0)
It turned into quite the shootout at the end, but it is the Sniper that hits his target! Eagles is the first man to go 2-0, will he be the only man to do that? Can The Jet adjust his flight plan and still reach the top of the block?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Robbie X!
The Time Splitter was taken by surprise and made to tap out to Hiromu Takahashi. Meanwhile, Mr. X could not solve Ninja Mack. Who will quickly turn things around while the other continues to fall down the block?
Robbie barks it up because he’s a War Dog. The bell rings, Kushida and Robbie circle, then feel things out. They tie up collar ‘n’ elbow, and Kushida puts Robbie on the ropes. Robbie turns things around, the ref calls the break, and Kushida smacks Robbie on his bald head. Robbie pushes Kushida, they reset, and they circle. They tie up again, and Kushida waistlocks to a full nelson. Robbie goes for an arm but then Kushida goes for an arm. Kushida wrangles Robbie to the mat with a top wristlock, but Robbie spins, handsprings, and WRINGS Kushida! Kushida UP KICKS Robbie away, and the fans cheer the standoff.
Kushida and Robbie reset, then Kushida uses his leg guard to get closer. Robbie is wary so Kushida stands. They go again, Kushida picks a leg then switches to a headlock. Robbie endures the grind, powers up and out, but Kushida runs him over! Robbie kips up real smooth and the fans cheer. Things keep moving, Robbie drop down but Kushida turns hip toss into arm-drag. Kushida then dodges, rolls, and arm-drags again! Kushida waits on Robbie, then runs up. Kushida blocks a boot and CHOPS! Kushida shines Robbie’s head, then CHOPS! Robbie sputters against the ropes but Kushida whips. Robbie reverses, Kushida handsprings, but into a backslide! TWO!
Robbie goes to the ropes, Kushida runs up, but Robbie DUMPS him out! Then Robbie PLANCHAS! The fans fire up as Kushida goes down! Robbie rises, catches his breath, then goes back for Kushida. Robbie drags Kushida up, CHOPS him, then stalks him around the way. Robbie has fans clear out so he can make Kushida take a seat. Robbie CHOPS Kushida, then SMACKS him! Robbie rolls into the ring and fires up for the War Dogs! The fans bark, Kushida rolls into the ring, and Robbie stomps him down. Robbie snapmares Kushida, KNEES him in the back, and then clamps on a chinlock. Kushida endures as Robbie grinds him down.
Robbie does a headstand to put on the pressure, then drops down to crank the hold! Kushida endures, the fans rally up, and Kushida grabs at Robbie’s hair, except he ain’t got none. Kushida fights up, still grabs at Robbie, but Robbie BITES Kushida’s fingers! The ref reprimands, Robbie stops, and Kushida fires body shots! Robbie CLAWS Kushida’s face! Kushida CLAWS Robbie’s face! The ref reprimands them both, but then Robbie SOBATS! Robbie fireman’s carries but Kushida fights to a sunset flip! Then he rolls it to an ANKLE LOCK! Robbie goes for ropes, but Kushida KICKS the arm! The fans fire up and Kushida runs, SHOTEI!
Robbie is dazed and Kushida runs up again. Robbie BOOTS Kushida, then runs, but Kushida drops down, and HIP TOSS ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!! Robbie rolls to a high stack, TWO! Kushida double checks and the ref confirms, it was a two. Kushida drags Robbie up, spins him and ROLLING ELBOWS! Robbie rebounds to SUPERKICK! Robbie then goes Matrix to avoid the Masahiro Fastball, and he PELES Kushida! Robbie runs, handsprings, but his arm gives out! Kushida’s master plan works out, and he DROPKICKS Robbie from the apron! Kushida runs and FLYING RANAS from the apron! The fans fire up as Kushida puts Robbie back in.
Kushida aims, runs up, tilt-o-whirl and TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! But Kushida traps the arm and TWISTS!! Robbie writhes, Kushida takes aim, and Kushida runs up to DROPKICK the arm! Kushida says it is time, and he runs up on Robbie again! Somersault and- NO, Robbie stops the DDT to THROW Kushida away! Robbie BACKFLIPS over and reels Kushida in, and POWERBOMBS!! Cover, TWO!! Kushida survives and the fans fire up! The fans rally while both men stir. Robbie slaps his arm into working, then goes to the corner. Robbie climbs the corner, but Kushida HANDSPRING KICKS him down!
Kushida climbs up and brings Robbie up. HOVERBOARD!! Robbie endures, the ref reprimands, but then Robbie fires body shots! BELL CLAP and Kushida falls! Robbie barks, then stands tall to X EX- NO, Kushida dodges! Kushida KICKS at Robbie’s leg again and again! Robbie falls, Kushida whips, but Robbie reverses. Kushida reverses back, but Robbie no hand handsprings! LETHAL INJECTION X!! Robbie goes up, and X EXPRESS!! Cover, ROBBIE WINS!!
Winner: Robbie X, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Kushida earns 0)
If you blinked, you might’ve missed it! Robbie really did float through that handspring, and he really did just beat one of the best Junior Heavyweights alive today! Will Robbie use this to become the top dog in the tournament? Can Kushida recover from going 0-2?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: MAO VS Taiji Ishimori!
The Idol Warrior cut down Knight while the Bone Soldier lost to the Funky Weapon in the main event. Will Taiji redeem himself #ByGrace? Or will he be swept up by a Michinoku Tornado?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Clark Connors VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
This War Dog is never tired, he’s got his motor running on high gear! But will he be able to outsmart the Heel Master? Or will 100 Proof be too strong for Kanemaru?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS SHO!
A storied rivalry adds another chapter, and this time, Direct Drive and Murder Machine are in the same boat of 0-1 to start. Will Yoh freshen things back up? Or will Sho screw him over
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Dragon Dia!
After that first round, The Way of the Grandmaster owes a golden ticket to the War Dogs while the Infinite Carat Diamond is shining bright. Will Dia earn himself a golden ticket tonight? Or will Wato find a way to turn the tide?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Nick Wayne!
The Rogue Luchador won big in the opening round, but he did speak on how anyone can win any given match. Will he fall into his own trap against the youngest entry in BOSJ history? Or will the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion get a win over the ROH World Television Champion?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Kosei Fujita!
The Ticking Timebomb made Kushida tap out, but the Ichiban Sweet Boy put out the Crown of Fire. Will Fujita defuse another explosive opponent? Or will Hiromu make BOSJ even more, more, MORE fun?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-0, 2 points
Dragon Dia: 1-0, 2 points
Kosei Fujita: 1-0, 2 points
Francesco Akira: 1-1, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-1, 2 points
Clark Connors: 1-0, 2 points
Master Wato: 0-1, 0 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 0-1, 0 points
Robbie X: 1-1, 2 points
KUSHIDA: 0-2, 0 points
Here are the NEW B Block standings!
El Desperado: 1-0, 2 points
Nick Wayne: 1-0, 2 points
Robbie Eagles: 2-0, 4 points
MAO: 1-0, 2 points
Titan: 1-1, 2 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 1-1, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 0-2, 0 points
SHO: 0-1, 0 points
YOH: 0-1, 0 points
Taiji Ishimori: 0-1, 0 points
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