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Mitchell’s Lucha Underground Report! (8/1/18)

Published

7 years ago

August 2, 2018

Lucha Underground Season 4, “The Ranks of the Reptiles”

The fight over the Lucha Underground Championship takes a new twist as Pentagon Dark and the Machine Called Cage must find themselves tag team partners!

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

Daga w/ Kobra Moon VS PJ Black; Daga wins.
Lucha Underground Trios Championships: The Mack, Son of Havoc & Killshot VS The Rabbit Tribe; Mack, Havoc & Killshot win and retain the Trios Championships.
Pentagon Dark & ??? VS Cage & ???; rescheduled as…
2v1 Handicap: Cage & King Cuerno VS Pentagon Dark; Cage & Cuerno win.

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Antonio Cueto issued a statement.

Pentagon Dark and The Machine Called Cage have been fighting tooth and nail so hard, that El Padre del Jefe wants them to take it easy. Instead of another 1v1 match, they are to find themselves one partner each for a 2v2 tag match for tonight’s main event! Who will join the Bone Collector and #Swolverine in their war over the Lucha Underground Championship?

Daga w/ Kobra Moon VS PJ Black!

The Reptile Tribe and the Worldwide Underground are still at war in the Temple over which stable shall rule Lucha Underground. Kobra’s King is ready to fight, but Johnny Mundo sends out his Darewolf knight instead. Will PJ make the Reptile King look more like a pawn tonight?

The two circle and tie up. PJ gets a wristlock but Daga rolls and handsprings through. Daga gets a headlock, but PJ powers out. Daga runs PJ over with that shoulder, then covers. TWO, but Daga keeps on PJ with a wristlock. Daga goes after the arm with a wrench and even a headbutt. He whips PJ but PJ reverses. Daga comes back with a tilt-o-whirl into a guillotine. PJ powers out for a suplex! PJ flexes then covers, TWO. He keeps Daga down by going after the legs. PJ works to turn Daga over, and gets a pendulum surfboard! He adds insult to injury as he bumps Daga’s head into the buckles. Kobra protests but PJ lets Daga go, so that he can stomp on him.

PJ drags Daga up and around for a back suplex. He rolls back to bring Daga up again for another suplex. Another roll through and he puts on a modified Rings of Saturn. Fans rally up and Daga feeds off the energy. PJ makes it a backslide, TWO! PJ gives a stiff forearm, then takes off a glove for a sharp chop. Daga chops back, so PJ gives a foerarm. Daga brawls with PJ and kicks a leg, but PJ pokes him in the eyes! The referee reprimands PJ but PJ just drags Daga out for a whip. Daga rolls off his back, but PJ does the same. PJ rocks Daga with a roaring elbow! PJ springboards from the top rope for a Wolfsault, but Daga avoids it with a roll. Daga kips up then runs for a shotgun kick!

Both men stand as Believers rally up. PJ hits first with forearms, then body shots in a corner. He chops sharp and overhand, then backs up to run back in. Daga goes up and rolls PJ back, to then somersault for a DDT! Daga rolls PJ into the guillotine! Kobra grins while PJ fades. PJ gets his legs back for a ropebreak. Daga lets go but rallies the fans up. Daga runs at PJ, but into the mule kick. PJ springboards into a dragon sleeper! Inverted suplex, but then roll back into the dragon sleeper hold! Daga endures while Believers duel. Daga slips back so PJ goes to a normal sleeper.

They stand up, and Daga puts PJ into buckles. Daga elbows, chops and repeat. He sweeps the legs, then runs in corner to corner for the hesitation dropkick! Cover, TWO, but into a crossface! PJ slips out and rocks Daga with a haymaker. Daga staggers while PJ stalks him. PJ throws more forearms, but Daga throws them back. They brawl again, and PJ heel kicks Daga down! PJ climbs up top, gets the fans fired up, but Daga trips him up! Daga climbs up to join PJ, hits PJ more, then SUPER STEINERS! But PJ holds on to sunset flip it! TWO and Daga sits, TWO! Daga rolls PJ, gets the legs to roll him, then puts on a crucifix clutch! PJ taps, Daga wins!

Winner: Daga, by submission

Daga heeps PJ down, and the Queen of Snakes slithers in. She screams, and ehre comes Drago and Vibora! The entire tribe is here, surrounding the downed Darewolf. They all stomp away the vulnerable WWU soldier, then feed him to the Luchasaurus in Tombstone position. But to the rescue, it’s Mundo and Taya! The WWU’s Guru of Greatness springboards in to dropkick Vibora down! The Valkyrie goes after Drago and Kobra while Mundo goes after Daga. Daga is thrown out, then so are Daga and Drago. Ricky “Mundo” Mantel appears fashionably late, but he stumbles into Vibora. Ricky chops, but it does nothing! Vibora headbutts Ricky down, then grabs Mundo. PJ returns with TWO kendo sticks! PJ smacks away on Vibora, then hands a stick to Mundo. They both SMACK and SMACK Vibora, then double clothesline him out!

The Reptiles regroup while the WWU hold the ring! But Kobra speaks, saying “It is simple, Johnny Mundo. The Reptile Tribe is in your future.” Mundo either accepts it, or perishes. Mundo counters by telling “Medusa” that before she turns the crowd to stone with her face, he has a better idea. If Kobra wants him so bad, just try and take him. The Reptile Tribe challenges Mundo and his “minions” to an 8 Person Tag. And when the Reptiles win, Mundo pledges allegiance to Kobra, and bows before her for the rest of his days.

And what if WWU wins? Well if they win, the Queen will grant him any wish he desires. Not that the Reptiles will lose. Challenge accepted. It’ll be a win-win, because when WWU wins, the wish will be the Reptiles going to Slam Town! Kobra has the last word, saying Mundo better enjoy his freedom while he can, because he will soon belong to her.

The Mack prepares backstage.

But Catrina surprises him! She needs to start wearing a bell or something. The Lady in Red brings good news for him, though. Mil Muertes beating him down last week wasn’t enough? Mack crossed Mil Muertes, and Muertes doesn’t forgive nor does he forget. He’ll come for Mack soon enough. Mack admits Muertes scares the hell out of him, but the Man of 1000 Deaths better back off or Mack will “drop his ass and not give it a second thought.” Catrina sees “death swirls around” The Mack, so just breathe it in. “Your cousin certainly did.” What is she… OH SNAP! Is that Big Rick’s skull in there?! The eye patch and big cigar certainly give it away. Will Mack suffer the same fate? Or are these mind games of the Femme Fatale Reborn?

El Dragon Azteca Jr. is in the ring!

The Heir of the Eagle Tribe says last week was the most difficult fight of his career. But he came through it the proudest moment of his career, because he is the new Gift of the Gods Champion! This title gives him a guaranteed match against the Lucha Underground Champion, and Azteca plans to win that match, too! Azteca would be dishonoring his ancestors and the mask he wears if he doesn’t. His Eagle Tribe was the most legendary of the seven tribes, and he’s ready to mix both the tribe’s legacy and the legacy of El Dragon Azteca.

Azteca vows that while Ultima Lucha 4 is a long way’s off, he will defend his title against any and all challengers who think they can take it from him! He won’t back down from any fight. And the only time he plans to give the belt up is when he cashes it in for his shot at THE LU Championship, at Ultima Lucha Quatro!! This is for everyone who has supported him, gracias. The young eagle vows to fly high all the way until the biggest event of the season! Can he do it? Or will he be like Icarus, and fly too close to the sun, only to crash and burn?

Lucha Underground Trios Championships: The Mack, Son of Havoc & Killshot VS The Rabbit Tribe!

Only so many teams have held the Temple’s tag titles, but more often than not, the championship teams have been plagued by dysfunction. That is still true with this team, as the Man from the Open Road replaces Killshot’s Brother in Arms, Dante Fox. Meanwhile, the Mad Hatter, Paul London, and his jumpy amigos have found a new ferocity after meeting the White Rabbit. Can the current champions put their differences aside to keep from losing the gold?

Killshot doesn’t help things by insisting Havoc move aside. Paul London starts for his team to face the Lucha Weapon of Mass Destruction at the bell. London kicks low and clubs away. He drags Killshot over but Killshot resists. Saltador reaches out to tag in, then so does Mala Suerte, and they both jump in. The Mack and Havoc reinforce Killshot, and the six men stand face to face. Saltador blows a kiss, and a brawl breaks out! They pair off as Mala throws Havoc out. Killshot chucks Saltador while London and Mack scrap. He and Mala circle now as fans build to a rally.

Mala lunges in but Killshot evades to put on a waistlock. Mala reverses to a wristlock, but Killshot reverses it back. Mr. Bad Luck runs and acrobatically arm-drags Killshot. Killshot manages to roll through, then ducks under the clothesline to swing capoeria kicks. Mala avoids one bu gets caught into a headscissor throw. He rolls out of the ring, and Killshot keeps his eyes on the squirrelly rabbit. Mala slides back in, but Havoc tags himself in! Killshot grimaces but has no choice but to exit. Havoc circles with Mala now as fans rally up. Havoc kicks low then whips Mala, but Mala rolls for a cover! TWO, and Havoc speeds up to sunset flip. Mala rolls through and dropkicks Havoc down. Cover, TWO, but Mala keeps on Havoc. London tags back in, and climbs up for rabbit stomps.

London drags Havoc up for headbutts, then kicks away in a corner. He gives Havoc a hadouken, then runs in only to miss the corner splash. Havoc swing kicks London, then whips him across the ring. London reverses but Havoc reverses back to then sweep the legs and drop the elbow. Cover, TWO, and London flounders to a corner. Havoc runs into boots, but counters with a backbreaker. Saltador tags in, but Havoc drop toeholds. Havoc brings him over and tags in Mack! Mack and Havoc whip but Saltador holds ropes. Mack runs into boots, and Havoc is thrown out of the ring. Saltador and Mack speed up, but Mack hits a leaping shoulder! Mack fireman’s carries Saltador, Samoan Drop and kip up to moonsault! Cover, TWO!

Saltador rolls out of the ring and regroups with the Rabbit Tribe. Mack builds speed but is tripped up by London and Mala. They drag Mack out and shove him into the apron. Mala goes back in and builds speed. Killshot intercepts and shoves Mala into London! Killshot then runs to the apron, but is tripped up by London. He goes down, but Havoc climbs up top. Saltador shoves Havoc down, and he bowls everyone over! Saltador takes aim now, and springboard swantons onto everyone! The Believers are loving it! Saltador puts London, and goes to put Mala in. London tells him to instead put one of the champions in. Saltador puts Mack in and London climbs up. Mala tags but is tripped up by Killshot. London is kept from flying by Killshot.

Killshot climbs up to join him, as does Mack. The OG members of this trio prepare a superplex, but Mala & Saltador join them from behind. Havoc somehow slides in under London, and it’s an INSANE Tower of Doom!! A Double Superplex Powerbomb for London, but Killshot & The Mack suffer Super Russian Leg Sweeps! The Believers are thunderous and losing their minds! Havoc gets up and double dumdum stomps Saltador and London! Standing Moonsault! London writhes but Mala throws Havoc out. Killshot comes in but gets a roaring elbow. Mack gets a forearm, too, but then Killshot retaliates with a knee trigger! Killshot is fired up but London grabs him from behind. Killshot fights out and sweeps London’s legs to the SUPERKICK him down. Mala runs back in but Killshot side-steps to 619 the gut! Things keep speeding up, Killshot rolls through the sunset flip to double stomp!

Killshot hurries to the apron, where he double stomps London off the apron! The One Man Army is roaring as he climbs back up. Saltador goes after him, but gets a swing kick off the top! Killshot sets him up in the Tree of Woe, for more double stomps! The Believers are fired up as he aims at Mala. Step in, but stunner! Mala is fired up, but he gets a MACK Stunner! Havoc DIVES on Saltador and London! Mack climbs up, but Killshot tags in! Frog Splash hits, but Killshot covers. Mack is shocked but his team still wins!

Winners: The Mack, Killshot & Son of Havoc, Killshot pinning; still Lucha Underground Trios Champions

Dysfunction was put aside, but apparently ego was not. Killshot made sure he was responsible for the cover, as well as most of the action. He even makes sure to be the one that collects the belts from the ref. Killshot gives Mack his belt with little friendship behind it, and he just tosses one to Havoc. He wants to make it clear he’s the ace of the team, but will that ego only serve to break this team apart in the end?

Pentagon Dark & ??? VS Cage & ???

The Believers have waited all night to see who the Lucha Underground Champion and the strongest contender have recruited for tonight’s match. First out is the Swolverine, who says that when Antonio told him to pick a partner, Cage knew he’d need a cold-blooded killer. Cage chose none other than the King of Hunters, King Cuerno! This is a rather dangerous duo, but who will they face? Pentagon appears, and reminds both Cuerno and Cage they’re in his Temple. Pentagon doesn’t need anyone, he’ll go it alone! The Temple will witness him break both men in half. That’s because Pentagon has #CeroMiedo! Pentagon may have no fear, but does he have too much pride to think he can win all by himself?

2v1 Handicap: Cage & King Cuerno VS Pentagon Dark!

Lucha Underground returns from break as both opponents stand before the Lucha Underground Champion. The bell rings and they both rush him. Pentagon ducks under to then come back with chops on both of them. He kicks Cuerno off his feet then kicks Cage. Cage stays standing and Cuerno gets back up, they both kick Pentagon in the stomach. Cage runs into a SUPERKICK, then Cuerno is put on the apron. Pentagon baits Cage, Cage swings but clotheslines Cuerno as Pentagon evades. Pentagon Slingblades Cage, then Slingblades again. Cage rolls out and regroups with Cuerno while Pentagon builds speed. Pentagon FLIES and takes them both out!

Believers fire up for the champion as he drags Cuerno up. Pentagon throws Cuerno into railing, then goes back to Cage. He kicks Cage’s leg again, then stalks him around the corner. Pentagon clears fans out, then goes bowling for chairs! Believers are thunderous for Pentagon and he feeds off the energy, CERO MIEDO! But Cuerno returns to barrel Pentagon down on the steps. Cuerno drags Pentagon to the ring and feeds him to Cage. Cage deadlift SUPERPLEXES Pentagon up and in! Cage keeps going, climbing up top again. Cuerno is on the other side, and hits a frog splash! He moves aside for Cage to add a Macho Elbow! Cover, TWO, to Cage’s & Cuerno’s surprise. Believers still rally for Pentagon, even as Cage tags to Cuerno.

Cuerno stalks Pentagon to a corner, then drags him to the center. Fans rally up while Cuerno runs and hits a splash. Cover, TWO, but Cuerno does not let up. He drags Pentagon up to whip him, then dropkick him down! Cage likes what he sees as the Hunter whips Pentagon again. Pentagon kicks back and fans rally up again. Pentagon takes off the glove but Cage lurks. Cage trips Pentagon on the run and Cuerno kicks Pentagon’s face. Fans boo and jeer, but Cuerno and Cage grin. Cage tags back in, and Cuerno puts Pentagon in their corner. Cuerno tricks the referee, and gets a cheap knee to the groin on Pentagon. Fans boo but Cuerno gets away with that. Cuerno whips Pentagon corner to corner, but Pentagon goes up and over for the backstabber!

But he forgets Cage is legal, until Cage swings on him. Pentagon kicks the leg out to then mule kick Cage’s face. Cuerno gets up but gets a SUPERKICK! Pentagon aims at Cage as he runs the ropes, for the flying Destroyer! Cover, TWO! Cage survives, but Pentagon knows it took more than that last time. Fans rally up as Pentagon throws forearms. Cero Miedo, but Pentagon runs into a flapjack and knee trigger! Cuerno drags Pentagon up, scoops him, for Thrill of the Kill! Cage wants to finish this, though, and dismisses Cuerno. Seems Cuerno was only needed to make Pentagon more manageable for the Machine. Cage suplexes Pentagon up, for the Weapon X driver! Cover, Cage & Cuerno win!

Winners: King Cuerno & Cage, Cage pinning

Pentagon’s ego may have cost him the win tonight, but Cage’s ego is the one that swells here. But Cage is not done yet, as he brings in steel chairs. He stalks the vulnerable Lucha Underground Champion. Terminator drums echo out as he places Pentagon on one chair, to then take the other. Cage mocks Cero Miedo, before giving Pentagon a Con-CHAIR-To!! The Machine gives an encore Con-Chair-To, too! The Breaker of Bones is the one left for dead tonight. Will Cage crush Pentagon once and for all when the title is again on the line?

Somewhere in the desert…

The Worldwide Underground goes Indiana Jones as they hurry down a mine shaft. This has to be the Reptile Tribe’s secret lair, given that stench. Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes? Mundo & Taya dive down into the throne room, ready to cut the head off this serpent before next week. Drago is there, but chained up. Vibora is there, too, and he SUPERKICKS Taya!

Mundo tries to fend him off, but Luchasaurus is more like Luchazilla at this point. Vibora headbutts Mundo, then grabs him by the throat. He squeezes Mundo like a constrictor, but Taya comes to. She takes up the bat, and swings away on Vibora! Vibora goes down, and Taya gives Mundo the Serpent Sword. She doesn’t want to lose Mundo to anyone, let alone Kobra Moon. They kiss, then behead Vibora! “That was hot.” They take their trophy, and Mundo’s Indiana Jones hat. What will be the fate of the Reptile Tribe now that they’re down their most powerful weapon?

My Thoughts:

A pretty solid episode of Lucha Underground, but with a disheartening ending. Daga has a good match with PJ Black, and despite both teams being Heels, neither side tried to cheat. I like the idea of this leading to a match where if WWU loses, they lose their leader. However, not only was that Indiana Mundo skit cheesy by even Lucha Underground standards, it clearly (and literally) cuts what would’ve been a Quatros (4v4) match down to a Trios. Vibora was probably if not THE most over part of the Reptile Tribe and now he’s just gone. The only way this could turn around next week is if Vibora is revealed to be a hydra and can regenerate his head. And with Taya & Mundo so confident they won’t lose, I bet that means they will.

I really like Azteca’s declaration that he’ll wait until Ultima Lucha 4 to use his Gift of the Gods cash-in ability. It’s a daring move that gives him a great story for this season, such as a string of open challenges for the title similar to Matanza’s string of Sacrifices to the God. Actually, thinking about it, I would love if “Antonio” eventually pits Matanza and Azteca against each other. The Monster either sacrifices Azteca while gaining a way back to the Lucha Underground title, or Azteca finally conquers the demigod that almost killed him last season. Azteca would gain major momentum if that were the case, and could use that to roll right into a match with the top champion at UL4.

The Trios title match was great, lots of story on the championship side. With Mack having to worry about Muertes, I wonder if this results in some strange match where Killshot sides with Muertes & Catrina to challenge The Mack, Havoc and a third of their choosing that will turn out to be Ivelisse. Then in the main event “tag” match, for a moment I was hoping Pentagon would bring out his real-life Lucha Brother, but then I remembered Fenix is still kayfabe dead. Therefore, it was actually fine that he went it alone against both Cage and Cuerno. And it was also therefore fine that he lost. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cuerno wanted in on the title match, as a show of gratitude for his help. And whether Cage will oblige, I’d hope Antonio would make it happen.

My Score: 8/10

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But tonight, Knight & Priest take on Solo & Fatu, and what they gonna do? Priest is glad Knight brought that up. They’re facing two of the baddest men on this entire roster. Priest isn’t worried about having Knight’s back, but about Knight having his. Knight says he came in here with a clean conscience, trust wasn’t an issue, but now alarm bells are going off, Priest is acting a little sus. Here’s the deal: If Priest has Knight’s back, Knight has Priest’s. If you do dirt, you get dirt, so don’t make Knight give you dirt. Let’s do the thing, hit his music! YEAH!

Knight leads the way into battle, but will he and Priest be rolling into Backlash after tonight? Or will it be all gas, no brakes with it, YADADA MEAN!?

LA Knight & Damian Priest VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu!

The teams sort out but Priest and Knight argue. Solo CLOBBERS Priest and tells Knight to get out! The bell rings as Solo fires off on Priest more! The fans boo, Solo soaks it up, then throws more hands. Solo CHOPS, HEADBUTTS, then fireman’s carries, but Priest fights free to BELL CLAP! Priest then KICKS, KICKS, and KICKS! ROLLING ELBOW! Solo wobbles, goes to a corner, and Priest ROCKS him again! Priest runs corner to corner to BACK ELBOW! solo staggers, Priest runs to RUN Solo over! The fans fire up and Priest roars at Fatu. Priest wrenches Solo, knuckle locks, and goes up the corner. Priest goes Old School with the CROSSBODY!

The fans rally up, Priest winds up, and Priest runs, only for Solo to bail out! The fans boo but Priest goes out the side. Priest runs in around the way, uses the steps to leap in, and AX HANDLES Solo down! Fatu stares Priest down and Priest dares Fatu to do something. But then Knight WRECKS Fatu with a dropkick! Priest tells Knight he didn’t need that, but Knight says he was gonna do that because the title will be Knight’s again. They argue that point while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Knight tells Priest to focus on Solo and Priest puts Solo in the ring. Priest storms in but Solo UPPERCUTS! Priest comes back to ROCK Solo! Priest JABS and ROCKS Solo again and again in the corner, the ref counts, but Knight tags in. Priest is annoyed by that but he lets it slide. Solo takes a swing on Knight but Knight blocks to counter punch! Knight stomps away on Solo, the ref counts, but then Priest tags in. Knight lets that slide, and Priest whips Solo. Solo reverses, Priest grabs ropes and he ELBOWS Solo away! Fatu takes a swing, Priest dodges, and then Priest DECKS Fatu! But Solo LARIATS Priest up and out!

Solo argues with the ref, and Fatu CLBOBERS Priest! Knight protests but the ref has him stay back. Priest drags himself up with the desk, Solo tags Fatu, and Fatu fires hands! Fatu HEADBUTTS Priest, stalks after him, and SMACKS him off the barriers! Priest staggers away but Fatu is right on him, to SMACK him off the apron! Fatu puts Priest in, whips him to a corner, and Priest hits buckles hard! Priest falls to the mat, but Fatu puts him on the ropes to COHKE! The ref counts, Fatu stops at 4, but Solo HEADBUTTS Priest down! Solo soaks up the heat and Fatu throws hands. Fatu HEADBUTTS Priest down, then HEADBUTTS him again!

Fatu HEADBUTTS Priest again, tags in Solo, and they mug Priest. SmackDown returns to single picture as Solo clamps on a shoulder claw! Priest endures and fights up while the fans rally. Priest stands and pries the claw away, but Solo CLUBS him! Solo talks smack, but Priest ROCKS him! Priest reaches for Knight but Solo grabs his hand! Priest throws hands but Solo holds on! Priest still reaches out, still throws hands, but Solo dodges to BLAST Knight! Priest ELBOWS Solo down, but he doesn’t have anyone to tag! Solo SPLASHES Priest from behind! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Priest stays in this but Solo tags Fatu.

Fatu runs and SENTONS! The fans are torn but Fatu HEADBUTTS Priest down! And HEADBUTTS again! Fatu shouts all gas, no brakes! He HEADBUTTS Priest down, runs corner to corner, and HIP ATTACKS! Fatu snarls, he tags in Solo, and the fans boo. Solo soaks up that heat, then runs in, but Priest WHEEL KICKS Solo down! The fans fire up as Solo and Priest stir, and Knight rises! Priest and Solo crawl, hot tags to Fatu and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight fires haymakers on Fatu! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Knight whips, Fatu reverses, but then Knight didges the splash! JUMPING NECKBREAKER!

Knight scoops Fatu for the POWERSLAM! Knight mocks the geeking out, then spells it out! “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Knight then kicks and B F- NO, Fatu powers out, swings, but into a BIG back suplex! Knight goes to the corner, he spells it out again, but Priest tags in! The fans boo and Knight is indignant, but Priest winds up to LARIAT Fatu down! Priest brings down the straps and he takes aim. But Knight manages to tag in! The fans cheer but Priest and Knight argue, Solo CLOBBERS them both! SUPERKICK on Knight! Solo stands Knight up for the SAMOAN- NO, Knight spins that around to B F T!! Cover, Knight & Priest win!

Winners: LA Knight & Damian Priest, by pinfall

The dysfunction didn’t stop them from winning, but now Knight and Priest start shoving! Then they start throwing hands! And Fatu CLOBBERS them both! The fans are torn as Fatu HEADBUTTS Knight then POSTS him! Then he POSTS Priest! HIP ATTACK for Knight! HIP ATTACK for Priest! And repeat! Fatu geeks out and the fans fire up! Fatu grabs his belt and holds it up. The fans in Dayton cheer the Samoan Werewolf, but wait! CLAYMORE!! The Scottish Terminator takes Fatu down! The fans boo but now McIntyre holds up the belt. Will McIntyre complete his Grand Slam by destroying three other men to do it?

R-Truth is cheering on Cena… in the parking lot…?

Jimmy Uso walks over and asks what Truth is doing. Truth says Cena is in the house tonight to talk Backlash. It is on! Uh, but Cena sucks, though. Whoa! Truth’s childhood hero says you should never give up, but sounds like Jimmy threw in the towel. Jimmy says No Yeet then heads out. Will Truth be the only one in the locker room on Cena’s side?

Backstage interview with Drew McIntyre.

Byron catches up with Drew and asks why he laid out Fatu, and Drew says it was a message to the Werewolf. Tomorrow night, Drew puts a silver bullet in him! But shouldn’t it be 1v1? Didn’t Drew win that #1 contender’s match with LA Knight? Didn’t Knight bring up the outside interference? Drew is a big details guy, cuz the devil is in the details. LA Knight shouldn’t have been in that match cuz he lost at WrestleMania! That’s BS! And speaking of BS, why is Priest in this match?! Drew told Priest that at Mania he would beat Priest in front of the world, in front of his family, brother, sister, father and mother, and he did that fair and square.

But Priest can’t succeed without Drew! Priest is rewarded with a spot in this match! BS!! And Fatu, the baddest dog in the yard, that’s who Drew wants to face. And when Drew wins, he’ll become a Grand Slam Champion. But Drew has some advice for Fatu so listen closely. “The problem when you’re all gas and no brakes~, is things are great when you’re mowing everybody down. But eventually, with no brakes, you hit a brick wall. And that brick wall is your next United States Champion, Drew McIntyre!” Drew heads out, will he make Backlash into a human demolition derby?

The Green Administration holds a funeral service…?

Alba Fyre says today, they are here to celebrate the Women’s US Championship reign of Miss Chelsea Green. But then Nick Aldis turns the lights on as he and Zelina Vega walk in. Aldis asks what in the world is going on. Piper Niven says sorry, this is a family and friends only event. Do they have clearance to be here? It’s HIS office! Chelsea say Alba was about to give one of the greatest #Eulogirlies, aka Eulogy for the Girlies, ever! She is in mourning! Zelina says spare us the crocodile tears. She’s mourning something she lost fair and square. So pathetic. Chelsea says Zelina doesn’t understand cuz she has zero friends!

Oh, wow, Zelina has zero friends? Well, maybe Chelsea & Piper should face Zelina and her non-existent friend in a match tonight. Aldis likes where this is going. Okay, then, see you in the ring tonight. Bye~! Zelina leaves, Chelsea says she is going through too much to do this! But she has no choice, that match is next! Just who does Zelina have in her corner to help against the Green Regime? We find out, after the break.

Aleister Black speaks.

“I guess this is the part where you expect me to speak in riddles. To pick up where I left off. Well, that part of myself, that man, I buried him. Ritualistically, violently. And funny enough, what I found six feet deep, it wasn’t death. No, no, it was the truth. And the truth is, I came back because I truly believe that I am the consequences this company so desperately needs. I am more than just the man that whispers in shadows, despite what you what me to do, despite what you think I might do. Now when I say that, I don’t mean that in a villainous way. No, this is so much bigger than just good versus evil. This is more than just the chants, the fog.

“Because this… This will cut deeper than any symbol could, deeper than I could ever do. I’m here to confront you, both mentally and physically. And you get to decide which one is worse. And as far as you, Carmelo, I haven’t quite figured you out. Or have I?” The Dark Father is still very mysterious, but will he make H1M #FadeToBlack?

Chelsea Green & Piper Niven w/ Alba Fyre VS Zelina Vega & ???

SmackDown returns as Chelsea fires Piper up. Zelina makes her entrance, and her partner is… ALEXA BLISS! Dayton cheers as their hometown girl stands side by side with La Muneca! Will these dolls make the Hot Mess & Miss P their playthings?

The teams sort out and Piper starts against Zelina. Zelina dodges Piper, runs up, but Piper scoops. Zelina slips free, Piper bucks the O’Conner, but then Zelina avoids the splash! Zelina sunset flips but Piper stays up. Zelina avoids the stomp, jumps again, but Piper catches her for a POWERSLAM! Piper drags Zelina over, tags Chelsea, and then Piper scoops and SLAMS Zelina! Chelsea goes up, up, and VADER FLOPS as Zelina moves! Zelina bumps Chelsea off buckles, JUMP KICKS her, then brings her around to ropes. Zelina calls her shot but Piper runs in! Zelina drop toeholds Piper into Chelsea! Zelina dials it up, DOUBLE 619! Cover, TWO!

Chelsea survives but Zelina points to Alexa. The fans cheer, but Chelsea THROWS Zelina down by her hair! The fans boo but Chelsea swings on Alexa. The ref keeps Alexa from retaliating, but Zelina kicks Chelsea. Zelina whips, Chelsea reverses and Piper gets a cheap shot in! Chelsea hooks a leg for a modified snapmare, then tags Piper! Piper runs and ELBOW DROPS! The Green Administration salutes but the fans boo, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Zelina fires forearms on Chelsea! Chelsea still keeps Zelina back, then she kicks low! Chelsea whips Zelina to a corner, but Zelina ELBOWS Piper! Zelina DUMPS Chelsea out, crawls her way over, but Chelsea tags Piper! Piper runs and ELBOW DROPS, but Zelina narrowly dodges! Zelina runs up, Piper catches her, then HEADBUTTS her! Piper scoops but Zelina swings to DDT! The fans fire up while both women are down! Zelina crawls, as does Piper, hot tags to Chelsea and Alexa! Dayton erupts and Chelsea panics! Alexa rallies on Chelsea, blocks a kick, and hits a DRAGON SCREW!

Alexa SLAPS, ROCKS, and runs up on Chelsea to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Chelsea tumbles to ropes and Alexa runs in, DOUBLE KNEES! Alexa YANKS Chelsea back, then hits a BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Chelsea survives but Alexa drags Chelsea up. Alexa whips Chelsea into a corner, but Chelsea ELBOWS her away! Chelsea salutes as she climbs, but Alexa trips her up! Chelsea is in the Tree of Woe, Alexa DROPKICKS her down! The fans fire up as Alexa climbs the corner, TWISTED BLISS!! Cover, PIPER BREAKS IT! Zelina grabs Piper and hops on, CODE- NO, Piper blocks it! But Alexa KICKS Piper into the CODE RED!

The fans fire up and Zelina pushes Piper out of the ring. Zelina then METEORAS to the floor! Chelsea hooks Alexa’s arms and turns her! But Alexa powers out, and has the clinch! TWISTED SISTER ABIGAIL!! Cover, Alexa wins!

Winners: Zelina Vega & Alexa Bliss, by pinfall

They might be small but they are mighty, Zelina & Alexa win big together! Will they stick together to keep the Green Administration out of power?

Rey Fenix is backstage.

And Santos Escobar finds him. Fenix doesn’t wanna hear it, and he tells Santos that Fenix won last week. No more conversation. Santos says yeah, he knows he lost. But he has one thing to say, and then he’ll go. Okay, fine, what is it? Santos asks, “Who said anything about a conversation?” LOS GARZA ATTACKS! Legado del Fantasma mugs Fenix, throws him around into road case after road case, but security and producers rush in! They get Legado to back off, and Andrade hurries over. El Idolo checks on Fenix, but did the Emperor of Lucha just get the revenge he wanted? Or will Legado work to make sure the Firebird never rises again?

Charlotte Flair is here!

Dayton is torn as The Queen struts her way to the ring. Charlotte still has someone hold the ropes open for her before stepping inside, and she smiles as she accepts cheers and jeers. Charlotte then grabs a mic to tell Dayton, “Your Queen has arrived! Here I am, coming off the greatest women’s match in WrestleMania history! And I need to give credit where credit is due. I was… I was out for almost two years, with a career-ending knee injury. And I took your champion to her absolute limit! Check this out, check this out.” Charlotte has the tron show an image of Tiffany Stratton near the end of the match.

Charlotte asks if that looks like someone who enjoyed her WrestleMania Moment? Charlotte enjoyed hers so much, she is going to announce her path back tot he WWE Women’s Championship! The fans are even more divided over that and she asks why they’re so disrespectful. Seriously! Why?! Charlotte is the Women’s Wrestling GOAT! THE Greatest Of All Time! See, if you continue to be this disrespectful, she will just leave Dayton and never come back. The fans cheer that! Charlotte says last chance, Dayton! The fans say bye bye already, and Charlotte throws her mic down in frustration! Charlotte storms off to the back, but then wait! “A storm is coming.”

Jade Cargill makes her way out here, the fans cheer, and Jade stares Charlotte down as they cross paths. Charlotte and Jade move on, but then Jade grabs that mic. Jade wants Charlotte to wait. “Before you go… You had your chance. Now head to the back of the line.” Jade throws shade, but will she be shining in the spotlight with her golden ticket? Or will the Irresistible Force make sure no one gets to Tiffany before her?

Charlotte returns backstage.

She argues with Aldis about leaving. He says she can’t just walk out. She isn’t “walking out,” she’s just leaving. Aldis says this is not how professionals handle business. Charlotte says she has done more for this division than anyone, and this is how he’s treating her? Aldis says she should be a leader and lead by example, not throw a temper tantrum when things don’t go her way! She says she can’t do this, and she wants her driver to take her to the airport. But then someone slams the door shut! It’s Alexa! And Alexa says, “Let’s chat.” A curious move from Lil’ Miss Bliss, but what does she have in mind for The Queen?

WWE Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Nia Jax VS Jade Cargill!

SmackDown returns and Nia makes her entrance. But then wait! “It’s Tiffy Time!” Tiffany Stratton makes her way to ringside so she can watch this in person. The bell rings, Jade and Nia circle, and they tie up. They’re in a deadlock, but Jade manages to push Nia back a couple steps. Nia digs in her heels and pushes Jade back those steps. Jade turns things around to put Nia in a corner, the ref counts, and Jade lets off at 4. Nia wants a timeout and talks trash on Tiff. Tiff talks trash back, then Nia rushes Jade. Jade slips around, waistlocks, but Nia ELBOWS her away. Nia CLOBBERS Jade and soaks up the heat.

Tiff and the fans boo but Nia whips Jade to a corner. Jade goes up and over, runs and RAMS Nia! Nia rebounds to RUN Jade over! Nia flexes, Tiff and Dayton boo more, but Nia soaks it up. Nia runs in and BACK ELBOWS Jade! Jade sputters, Nia brings her around, but Jade fires hands! Nia shoves Jade, Jade dodges and hurdles! Jade then SHOULDER TACKLES Nia down! The fans fire up and Tiff applauds as Jade brings Nia up. But Nia fights the fireman’s carry with knees and elbows! Nia fireman’s carries and SAMOAN DROPS! Jade sputters again and Nia runs, to drop the leg, brother! Cover, TWO!

Jade survives, Nia grows frustrated, but Tiff talks more trash as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Nia lifts Jade with a STRETCH MUFFLER! Jade endures, uses her core to sit up, and she sunset flips over! But Nia stays up! Only for Jade to avoid the hip drop! Tiff cheers for Jade to get going, and Jade hurries to bring Nia up! Jade fireman’s carries and the fans fire up for Jade’s SAMOAN DROP! Jade rises up again as the fans cheer her on! Jade runs up on Nia to ROCK her! And then ROCKS her again! Nia blocks the third shot to KNEE low! Nia brings Jade around, suplexes, but Jade fights that to suplex Nia! The fans fire up and Jade kips up! Jade huffs ‘n’ puffs and runs in at the corner, but Nia puts her on the apron!

Jade RAMS Nia, slingshots up and over and keeps moving, SUPERKICK! And a SUPERKICK! Nia staggers, into the SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Tiff is excited just like the fans as Jade watches Nia rise again. Jade runs up, but Nia gets under the boot! POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Jade survives and Nia is shocked! Nia shakes her head, rises up, and she drags Jade to a drop zone. Nia goes up, up, but Jade SUPERKICKS! Jade then ROCKET LAUNCHES Nia off the corner!! The fans fire up and Tiff cheers Jade on! Jade roars, climbs, and FROG SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!! Nia survives and Jade is beside herself!

Jade drags Nia up, reels her in, but Nia elbows free! And TOSSES Jade to a corner! Nia SPLASHES, then runs corner to corner, only for Jade to BOOT her down! Cover, TWO!? Nia survives and Jade is beside herself! BUT WAIT, NAOMI ATTACKS TIFF!! The fans freak out as Naomi RAMS Tiff into steel steps! Jade sees Naomi and wants after her, but Nia CLOBBERS Jade from behind! SENTON! Nia drags Jade to a corner while Naomi stomps away on Tiff! Nia goes up, up, and A-NIA-LATES Jade!! Cover, Nia wins!

Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE Women’s Championship)

Give an assist to Naomi, Tiffany did not #ProceedWithCaution! Will Naomi help Nia tear Tiffany apart and take the title from whatever’s left?

The Street Profits walk the halls.

Mia Yim & B-Fab are there, and Michin says, “DAYUM! Y’all look messed up.” Fab says they still look so good drippin’ in all that gold. That TLC match was nothing less than fab-u-lous! The Profits thank Fab for that, and Fab says Dawks & Tez are doing their thing. Ford tells the ladies that they never lie. But also, they heard Mia & Fab put their foot down and talk tag titles. Tonight, right now, Ford & Dawkins are gonna do the same thing. Fab says tell ’em! Ford & Dawkins head to gorilla, what will the WWE Tag Team Champions have to say about what’s next? We’ll find out, after the break.

The Street Profits head to the ring!

Dayton cheers as Dawkins & Ford go to the ring, holding up the belts. Ford says, “The gorilla fears us!” IYKYK. Ford grabs a mic to say, “Oh, Daytoooon~!” Dawkins asks, “Who Dey?” The fans are torn as not everyone is a Bengals fan. But Ford says here’s how you do it. “O H I!” “O~!” See? Good pop. But anyways, cut the noise. Unless you’ve been under a rock the last couple weeks, Profits have been the talk of the town, right? Think about it. They put on arguably the greatest… No, they DID put on the greatest TLC match of all time! The fans cheer that. Ford says yeah, that’s right! The gorilla fears us!

But with that said, the blood, the sweat, the tears, the passion, and hell, they even used a prosthetic leg! They got a leg up on the competition! They’re a whole leg ahead! But with that said, what happened is what always will happen, and that’s the Profits coming out on top. The fans cheer that! But then wait! Fraxiom makes their way out here! Ford is already annoyed, but Nathan Frazer sincerely apologizes for this interrupting. But damn, it feels good to be here on Friday Night SmackDown! Ford says duh. Frazer says look at them, amigo! They’re rubbing shoulders with THE WWE Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits! Quite possibly the best tag team in the game right now.

Ford says hey, at least they’re smart. Frazer & Axiom step in, and Frazer asks Axiom if he remembers what Shawn Michaels told them as they left NXT. Oh yes, he does. HBK gave them one direct command: When you see an opportunity, go ahead and take it! Axiom says hey, The Profits are amazing, truly, best of the best. No disrespect, but Fraxiom saw them out here and just thought, “Man, those tag titles would look great on Fraxiom.” The fans are torn, and Dawkins needs a second. Y’all only had two matches on SmackDown. They think they deserve a title shot? The fans are torn again but Fraxiom is united in saying, “Yes!”

Ford says, “What? Are you serious? After three weeks, you want a title shot? Against the Street Profits? Who last week, put on a classic?” But Aldis steps in here. Aldis says Fraxiom is in the ring with The Profits, and Aldis likes what he sees. And yes, Fraxiom is new and haven’t proven themselves worthy, yet. But they have been extremely impressive. And we’re in the heartland of America with Dayton, Ohio! The fans cheer that and Aldis says with this being the Land of Opportunity he can’t think of a better opportunity to prove themselves than to face the Street Profits… RIGHT NOW! Let’s get a ref and let’s do this!

The Profits are upset, because between being beat up and NOT being dressed to compete, they’re not ready! But will they hurry and get ready? Because the match is happening after the break!

The Street Profits VS Fraxiom!

SmackDown returns and the match is already underway. Ford bucks Axiom’s O’Conner Roll, but Axiom comes back to RAM low! Tag to Frazer, then Axiom reels Ford in for an IRON OCTOPUS! Frazer runs and runs and runs, to DROPKICK Ford down! Ford flounders away and tags in Dawkins. Dawkins CLOBBERS Frazer, but his arm bothers him. Dawkins runs, Frazer drops down, hurdles, but Dawkins manages to cartwheel! The arm slows Dawkins down but Frazer always says #NeverSlowDown! Frazer ducks ‘n’ dodges, then DROPKICKS Dawkins down! Dawkins stagger sup, Frazer runs up and hits a snapmare!

The fans rally as Frazer grinds Dawkins down. Dawkins fights up, powers up, but Frazer hits a flying-mare! Frazer has the headlock and grinds Dawkins again, but Dawkins fights up. The fans rally, Dawkins powers up and out, then catches Frazer as he goes up and over! Frazer slips free, shoves, but Dawkins hurdles and FLYING ELBOWS! Frazer flops out, the fans rally up, and Dawkins goes out the side. Dawkins runs in and POUNCES Frazer into the desk! Frazer flops down, Dawkins leaves him behind, and the ring count climbs. Axiom checks Frazer, helps him up, and then helps him into the ring.

The fans rally as Frazer stands, but Dawkins is on him. Dawkins CLUBS Frazer, tags Ford, and Ford slingshot SENTONS! That was a bit double-edged, but the fans fire up as Ford rises. Ford runs to KICK Frazer in the side! Cover, TWO! Ford KICKS Frazer again, tags Dawkins, and Ford snapmares Frazer for the SPLASH STOMP COMBO! Dawkins shakes out the bad arm before he covers, TWO! Frazer stays in this but Dawkins looms over him. The fans rally, Dawkins whips Frazer corner to corner hard, then runs in for a CYCLONE SPLASH! Dawkins sputters as he covers, TWO! Dawkins seethes but he grabs at Frazer’s legs.

Frazer kicks at Dawkins, Dawkins HYANKS him up, but Frazer ENZIGIRIS! Tag to Axiom and the speed combo fires off! DDT on Dawkins! Ford runs in, he gets KICK after KICK and the ASSISTED DROPKICK! Ford tumbles out, as does Dawkins, Axiom DIVES on Dawkins while Frazer DIVES on Ford! And then repeat! Dawkins is sent into barriers, then Ford is sent into barriers, and Dayton fires up for Fraxiom as SmackDown goes picture in picture!

Fraxiom fires up, and Axiom stands Dawkins up to CLUB the bad arm! Axiom puts Dawkins in the ring, pushes him over and covers, TWO! Axiom waistlocks Dawkins but Dawkins endures. Axiom shifts up to a chinlock, then he goes for the arms! Dawkins fights against the motorcycle stretch, so Axiom shifts to a ghost pin! TWO, and Axiom DROPKICKS Dawkins down! Cover, TWO! Axiom facelocks and he grinds Dawkins down. Dawkins endures, fights up, but Axiom keeps between him and Ford. Dawkins fights up and lifts Axiom, to then THROW him! Frazer tags in and runs up to grab a leg! But Dawkins BOOTS Frazer away!

Axiom tags back in, he grabs legs, and he YANKS one! Dawkins writhes, Axiom looms over him, and Axiom clamps on a chinlock. Dawkins endures, reaches out, and fights up. Dawkins pries at the hold, but Axiom shoves him away. Axiom LARIATS at the ropes, tags Frazer, then feeds Dawkins to a GAMANGIRI! Fraxiom DOUBLE SUPERKICK Dawkins down! They BLAST Ford, Frazer STANDING SHOOTING STARS on Dawkins! Cover, TWO! Dawkins survives but Frazer goes to a corner. Frazer climbs while SmackDown returns to single picture. Frazer takes aim, PHOENIX- NO, Dawkins dodges and FLAPJACKS!

The fans fire up while both men are down! Frazer and Dawkins crawl, hot tags to Axiom and Ford! Ford runs and CLOBBERS Axiom! Then he BLASTS Frazer! And he LARIATS Axiom! And LARIATS again! Ford then dodges Axiom, both men run, and then Ford blows past Axiom to LARIAT again! The fans fire up with Ford, and he gets around Axiom to hit a BIG back suplex! Ford kips up and fires up, and Dayton is with him! Ford sets up, flexes, and STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Axiom survives and Ford is frustrated. Ford whips, Axiom KICKS, and Frazer tags in! Ford ENZIGIRIS Axiom, Frazer springboards in!

Ford dodges Frazer, Frazer handsprings through and comes back to roll up! TWO, and Ford SUPERKICKS! The fans fire up again, and Ford runs up, only for Frazer to put him right up top! GAMANGIRI! Ford wobbles, Frazer climbs, and Frazer brings Ford to the very top! Ford resists with body shots, then he shoves Frazer back! Frazer backflips to land out, then he goes right back up! But Dawkins sneaks a tag! Dawkins gets under Frazer to Electric Chair Lift! Ford goes up, BLOCKBUSTER DOOMSDAY!! Cover, AXIOM BREAKS IT! The fans are torn as this continues, but they all know “This is Awesome!”

Axiom drags Ford up at the apron but Ford GAMANGIRIS! Ford climbs, leaps, but into a SUPERKICK! Ford falls out of the ring, Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Axiom! Dawkins runs up on Frazer but Frazer TOSSES him out! Frazer runs, DIVES, but into a HAYMAKER! Dawkins hurries up the corner, but Frazer UPPERCUTS! Axiom tags in and ENZIGIRIS! Frazer tags back in as Axiom climbs! SUPER SPANISH FLY!! PHOENIX SPLASH!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT AND UPPERCUTS AXIOM!! The fans are thunderous and Frazer drags Dawkins up. But Dawkins ROCKS Frazer! Frazer PELES Dawkins!

Ford sneaks a tag, Dawkins gives Frazer the SKY HIGH! Ford hurries to a corner but Axiom hits a GOLDEN RATIO on Dawkins! Ford still reaches the top, but Frazer runs up! Ford hops down to GAMANGIRI, then he climbs again! Axiom runs up, Ford BOOTS him down! FROM THE HEAVENS FLOPS as Frazer dodges! Tag to Axiom and Frazer sets Ford up! MISSLE DROPKICK HIGH LOW!! Cover, Fraxiom wins!!

Winners: Fraxiom, by pinfall

The “Catapulta Infernal” strikes its target, and the new kids on the block just beat The Profits! Fraxiom offer handshakes, the Profits accept, and now these two teams will battle again with titles on the line. Will Fraxiom’s winning combination reach the titles in record time? Or will the Profits be able to heal up and bring their 100% to the match?

Tiffany Stratton returns backstage.

The WWE Women’s Champion is hunting down Naomi, but Nia finds her first. Nia says it isn’t easy being champion, is it? Tiff’s made some enemies. But instead of worrying about Naomi, worry more about Nia, because Nia is the #1 contender now to take back what is rightfully hers. Tiff says that’s fine, because once she beats Nia, Tiff can reserve a spot for Nia at the loser’s table. Right next to Charlotte Flair! Tootles. Tiff heads out and Nia scowls. Will Nia make sure time runs out on Tiffy Time?

The Miz talks with Carmelo Hayes at gorilla.

The Hollywood A-Lister insists that last week was all about getting game film on Aleister Black. And if Melo watched that film, then he should know a lot of counters to Aleister’s moves. If Melo studied that film, he should know that during Miz’s match, Melo was out of position. But that is okay, because Miz will show Melo where he needs to be to get the job done. Just watch Miz out there, because tonight is about Melo. Tonight is about showing Melo IS the Tenth Wonder of the World! For Miz, for Melo, and for #Dre, and for the WWE Universe, Melo will run the play just as Miz designed it, because #MeloDon’tMiz! And they are… AWES-H1M!

Who’s H1M? Melo is! Who’s H1M? MELO IS! That’s right! Let’s go! Miz & Melo make their entrance, but will Melo use Miz’s game plan to hit that game winner? Or will there be no three pointer when things #FadeToBlack?