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Mitchell’s WWE 205 Live Report! (8/7/18)

Published

6 years ago

August 8, 2018

While Drew Gulak gets his shot at the Cruiserweight Championship, Mustafa Ali and Hideo Itami look to settle their own differences in 1v1 action tonight!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Lucha House Party w/ Gran Metalik VS Tony Nese & Buddy Murphy; Nese & Murphy win.
Noam Dar VS Sean Maluta; Dar wins.
Hideo Itami VS Mustafa Ali; Itami wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Drake Maverick promises a “combustible” night!

Two heated rivalries continue to turn it up in first-ever matches. Kalisto & Lince Dorado represent Lucha House Party as they go up against the muscular Tony Nese & Buddy Murphy after another post-match altercation from last week. Will speed or strength win out in tag team action?

Then, the main event has the first-ever singles encounter between the Beacon of Light and the Don from Nihon. Hideo Itami has constantly cost Mustafa Ali his chance at the Cruiserweight Championship. From interfering in a match with Buddy Murphy to a Triple Threat to the Fatal 4 Way two weeks ago, Itami has been a thorn in Ali’s side. Can Ali get back at the Innovator of the GTS? Or will the Heart of 205 Live be made to #GoToSleep?

Lucha House Party w/ Gran Metalik VS Tony Nese & Buddy Murphy!

The Golden Lynx and Lucha Dragon have the King of the Ropes by their side once again, but he has to watch as they take on the Premier Athlete and Australian Antagonist in 2v2 action. Who will win this first ever tag team showdown?

The bell rings and Murphy starts against Lince. “Lucha! Lucha!” starts up already as Murphy and Lince tie up. Murphy tosses Lince at the muscle corner, but Lince slips away with agility. Murphy lunges at Lince but Lince slips away again. But Lince finds himself cornered, so he sunset flips over Murphy. Murphy denies that and drags Lince up, but Lince chops him. It does nothing, so Lince hits Nese. Murphy gives Lince a big knee strike! Murphy drags Lince up and bumps him off buckles. Tag to Nese and Nese stomps a muscular mudhole into Lince. Nese taunts the Lucha dance, then whips Lince. Lince kicks back then throws Nese with headscissors. He adds a dropkick, and the matracas sound off. Nese tags to Murphy, but Kalisto tags in.

Kalisto gets a standing switch and clubs away on Murphy, but Murphy wrenches the arm. Murphy whips but Kalisto dodges to tilt-o-whirl! Murphy denies the DDT with power, but Kalisto slips out of the suplex. Kalisto pushes Murphy, then rolls him for the Listo Kick! Kalisto runs, Spike-Rana! Cover, TWO! The “Lucha! Lucha!” starts up while Murphy rolls to ropes. Murphy shoves Kalisto away and tags to Nese. Murphy puts Kalisto on the apron, but Kalisto swing kicks Murphy down. He doesn’t realize Nese is legal, until Nese trips him off the apron! Kalisto goes down hard, but Nese puts Kalisto up and in. Cover, ONE, so Nese clubs Kalisto with crossface forearms. Nese pulls back on Kalisto with a partial camel clutch.

Fans rally up and the matracas make noise, but Nese puts Kalisto in the corner. Tag to Murphy and they stomp away on Kalisto. Murphy brings Kalisto out for a swift elbow strike. Tag to Nese, but Kalisto fights out. Murphy keeps Kalisto from his corner, then tosses him to the mat. Nese triangle jump moonsaults in! Cover, TWO! Nese grows annoyed, but he embraces the heat as he trash talks lucha libre. He drags Kalisto up, whips, and runs Kalisto over with a back elbow. Cover, TWO! Nese drags Kalisto over and tags in Murphy. Murphy stomps Kalisto out, then kicks him in the back. Murphy drops a knee, then taunts Lince. Cover, ONE, but Murphy is on him with a chinlock.

Murphy grinds Kalisto to the mat, but fans rally up with Metalik’s matraca. Kalisto feeds off the energy, but they spin around and around until Murphy brings him back down. The rally from the fans continues, and Kalisto works his way out of Murphy’s hold. Kalisto gets free with the jawbreaker! He kicks Murphy away and crawls to the apron. Nese rushes over but Kalisto kicks him away. Kalisto kicks Murphy, too, then slingshots over for a sunset flip! TWO! Kalisto crawls but Nese comes in. Nese is thrown out, but he trips Lince off the apron! Murphy deadlifts and German Suplexes! Bridging cover, TWO! Murphy grows frustrated, but he brings Kalisto up. Tag to Nese, and they both lift Kalisto. Kalisto escapes, but Nese grabs a leg. Kalisto shoves Nese into Murphy! Hot tag to Lince!

Lince climbs up and flies with a crossbody! He gets both men, then rallies on them with forearms and chops. Lince enziguris Murphy, then heel kicks Nese! He dropsaults with Murphy to land on Nese! Cover, TWO! “Lucha! Lucha!” starts up, but Lince runs into Nese’s elbow. Nese suplexes but Lince slips out to SUPERKICK him down! Nese ends up in a corner, so Lince runs in for a bronco buster! Lince rolls Nese up and around, dragon sleeper to Saving Grace! Cover, but Murphy breaks it! Murphy rocks Kalisto with a forearm, then glares at Lince. Lince glares back, but he gets attacked by Nese from behind. The muscle men double whip, but Lince springboards back for a DOUBLE Golden Rewind! Tag to Kalisto, and Lucha House Party takes aim. They build speed and FLY! They get both Murphy and Nese, and the fans are fired up.

Lince & Kalisto put Murphy & Nese in the ring. They bring both men up, but Murphy pushes Lince out of the ring! Kalisto dumps Murphy out, then hits Nese. Kalisto lifts off but Nese pushes him off. Nese pushes Kalisto but gets a boot. Nese distracts Kalisto, Murphy trips Kalisto up! Kalisto shouts at Murphy, but gets rolled up by Nese! Nese & Murphy win!

Winners: Tony Nese & Buddy Murphy, Nese pinning

The duo with brawn proves they also have brain as they outsmart Lucha House Party. This may have been the first tag team encounter, but which side will win the last?

Mustafa Ali gave a medical update via Twitter.

After the damage he took during that Fatal 4 Way, Ali had to be hospitalized over night. But as he told the WWE Universe, “Fear not, I always kick out at 2.” The Heart of 205 Live is still beating even after taking a beating, will he return the favor to Itami later tonight?

Speaking of, Mustafa Ali prepares backstage.

Drake Maverick checks in on him. How’s he feeling? “I feel great, boss.” Ali just saw the doctor, and the doctor says Ali is ready to go. Yes, but that’s the same doctor who told Maverick about Ali’s hospital stay, and who believes Ali is “overdoing it.” Ali appreciates the concern, but that Fatal 4 Way was a speed bump. Ali is back, and is not going to give up this chance at Itami. Maverick understands, and appreciates Ali’s heart. Ali has nothing to prove. Then worry about Itami more. Ali’s got this. Is the Heart of 205 Live listening too much to his heart instead of his head?

Elsewhere, Hideo Itami has a message for Mustafa Ali.

He says it in Japanese first, then translates to English. “You should have shown me respect.” Will Ali show the respect Itami demands? Will Itami show Ali mercy if he doesn’t?

WWE and 205 Live take a closer look at Noam Dar.

The Scottish Supernova and the youngest Cruiserweight in the Division at just 24 years old, the Scottish-Israeli star was riding high, until a Fatal 4 Way on Monday Night Raw 10 months ago resulted in a torn meniscus. Dar realized just how easily something can be taken away. It was a reality check that made Dar step up his game. Dar has worked harder than he’s ever worked before, and completely rewired his way of thinking. His return match was a shocker, but his second match back, TJP would go after that injured leg. Dar let TJP use that to get in his head. That won’t happen again. The Supernova will show everyone why he’s the real star of the Cruiserweight Division. And he’ll do that, up next!

Noam Dar VS Sean Maluta!

We’ve seen what the Supernova has been through, and we’ve learned what he’s done to get back. He’s only been back a month, and has already had his ups and downs. Will Dar have another up going against a fellow Cruiserweight Classic competitor?

The bell rings and Dar circles with Maluta. They tie up, and Dar puts Maluta in a corner. Dar lets Maluta out, then gets him in a headlock. Maluta fights back then powers out. Dar runs Maluta over, then things speed up. Dar stops to waistlock, but Maluta grabs ropes. The ref counts and Dar lets go. Maluta sucker kicks Dar low, then runs. His boot misses, but he blocks Dar’s kick. Maluta knees the bad leg, then dropkicks it out! Maluta shows no mercy, but Dar shows no quit. He throws forearms from both sides, but gets a kick to the back of the knee. Maluta whips, but Dar reverses. Dar ducks and Maluta hits mat! Dar gives throat chops, a headbutt and an uppercut! He runs in corner to corner while TJP watches backstage.

Dar hits Maluta with the back shoulder, then reels Maluta in for a Northern Lights suplex! TJP is apparently not impressed. TJP checks his phone while Dar takes aim at Maluta. Dar sweeps Maluta’s legs, then takes aim again. He runs out, Rolla Nova! Cover, Dar wins!

Winner: Noam Dar, by pinfall

Dar toughs it out and gets the win. His knee is doing good, will it become more of a concern as more matches come his way?

Cedric Alexander speaks.

The Soul of 205 Live is “not surprised” by the actions Drew Gulak and his Ungentlemanly Alliance took last week. Jack Gallagher coming out of nowhere when THE Brian Kendrick didn’t get the job done. For all of Gulak’s talk, Gulak knows that 1v1 with Alexander, “you can’t beat me.” Alexander will remind Gulak of that personally at Summerslam. But if Gallagher’s willing, Alexander’s also up for proving it to him personally, next week.

Drew Gulak responds.

“If a match against Jack Gallagher a mere five days before our encounter at Summerslam” is what the champion wants, then challenge accepted. Gulak will focus on the bigger picture. Summerslam season finds the Cruiserweight Division at a crossroads. Will they be represented by a champion that’s all flash? Or by a champion who is steadfast in his beliefs that the Cruiserweight Division is “the last true bastion of pure wrestling in WWE today”? Only one of them can create a #Better205Live. Gulak doesn’t need someone to do his dirty work, his plan is simple. Alexander, “you will tap out.” What state will the Extraordinary Man be handing the Soul of 205 Live over to the Philly Stretcher?

Hideo Itami VS Mustafa Ali!

The Japanese legend shows no respect, yet demands everyone show some to him. As for the Chicago inspiration, he shows respect until he isn’t shown any back. Is Ali’s “overdoing it” going to come back to bite him against the sadistic striker? Or perhaps he’ll fly high over Itami to earn himself what really matters: a title match.

The bell rings, and Itami tests the waters with kicks, but Ali keeps his distance. Ali gets under one to get a leg pick, only to get pushed away. They both stand, Ali gets a headlock. Itami pulls hair to then power out. Ali goes up and over, narrowly avoiding Itami’s boot. They go again, Ali gets another takedown but Itami shoves him away again. Itami runs at Ali in a corner, but Ali goes up and over again. Ali ducks another boot to give a dropkick! Ali rains down rights to take out his frustration. He brings Itami up, ducks a backhand, then gets a headlock. Itami powers out, but things speed up. Ali handsprings past the kick, to then block another kick to give a kick! Itami rolls out of the ring, but Ali builds speed. Ali FLIES for a powerful collision!

It wasn’t the best landing for Ali, but he stands up. Ali puts Itami into the ring, then climbs up top. He leaps for a big crossbody. Cover, ONE! Fans fire up, but that back is bugging him. Itami kicks low, then drags Ali up. He kicks Ali to ropes, then stands on his head. Itami pushes Ali into the bottom rope, shouting “Respect me!” Ali punches Itami, then throws forearms. Itami knees low then whips Ali. Ali kicks Itami back, then runs, only to be sent out. Ali drags Itami out to join him, and chops him against the apron. Itami retaliates with a kick, but Ali chops back. Itami kicks, and kicks, and kicks! Ali is on the ground, the count is at 7. Itami refreshes the count, to go back at Ali. He kicks Ali more, then demands more respect. Fans boo Itami but cheer Ali.

Both Ali and Itami end up on the apron, and Ali throws elbows. Itami returns the favor, and they brawl on the edge. Itami dropkicks Ali into a post! Ali hits it spine first, then falls to the floor. He writhes in pain, but refuses to quit. Itami riles up the fans by demanding still more respect. He looms over Ali, then brings him up. He bounces Ali off the apron, then kicks his face into the LED! Itami embraces the heat while the ref checks on Ali. They go back into the ring, and Itami covers. TWO, but this only irritates Itami. Itami toys with Ali more, kicking Ali while he’s down at the ropes. He grinds his boot into Ali, then whips. Itami flips Ali over with the kitchen sink knee. But instead of covering, Itami walks around Ali to soak in the heat. Now a cover, TWO.

Itami wraps Ali in a chinlock, grinding Ali to the mat. Ali refuses to quit, and the fans rally up for him. Ali powers up and fights back. Itami whips Ali into a corner, then flips him over with another kitchen sink knee. Fans boo the cocky Itami as he drags Ali up again. Itami swiftly kicks Ali in the back. He stands on Ali for a cover, TWO. Itami taunts Ali, so Ali hits him with forearms! Itami knees low again, then kicks Ali to the ropes. Then he kicks Ali at the ropes. Itami whips but Ali turns the knee itno a roll up, then a crucifix! TWO, but Ali chops Itami to a corner. Ali whips corner to corner but Itami reverses. Ali slides to a stop, then slips out to roundhouse Itami from the apron. Itami staggers, Ali slingshots in, but into a roundhouse! Cover, TWO!

Itami can’t believe that kick didn’t finish this. He drags Ali back up, fireman’s carry, but Ali fights out. Ali shoves Itami, then pursues for the flapjack dropkick. Fans rally up as Itami grits his teeth. Ali runs and rallies with forearms and elbows. He whips Itami to a corner, but Itami reverses. Ali stops himself and hits another roundhouse, then another! Slingshot, X-Factor! Cover, TWO! Ali keeps his focus while fans rally up again. He brings Itami up, suplexes, but Itami slips out. Itami waistlocks, but Ali elbows out. Ali walks into a boot, but ducks to give a SUPERKICK to the back of Itami’s head! Yet Itami still gives Ali a backhand! Both men are down, but fans are fired up. The referee checks on both men, but they’re okay to continue. Both men crawl to corners and stand up.

Ali runs but into a waistlock. He bucks Itami off and boots him away. Ali runs, but his tilt-o-whirl is turned into a Falcon Arrow! Cover, TWO! Itami is still shocked, but he won’t stop. Itami drags Ali up, and hoists him onto the top rope. He climbs up to join Ali, and demands respect one more time. Itami prepares a superplex but Ali resists. Ali throws Itami down, then adjusts for a sunset flip. Ali deadlifts to a sit-out powerbomb! Cover, TWO!! Ali can’t believe it, but Itami survives. Both men slowly get up, and Itami yanks Ali into buckles. Then he yanks Ali back in dragon sleeper. Itami swings Ali around but Ali pushes Itami away. Itami kicks Ali, and tries again, but Ali pushes out again. Ali runs but into an overhead suplex into the corner! Itami, bleeding from the lip, covers, TWO!! He tries again, TWO!

Itami is beside himself. What does he have to do to win? Then he remembers the Fatal 4 Way, and the steel steps. He drags Ali over, positions Ali’s head, and backs up for a running start! Ali moves, the dropkick goes into steps! Ali climbs up, for a SUPER tornado DDT!! Fans are fired up as Ali drags the dead weight Itami into the ring. Ali keeps going as he climbs up top. He wants his imploding flip, but he’s really dizzy now. Ali steadies himself, but Itami trips him up! Ali ends up in the Tree of Woe, and Itami hits his hesitation dropkick! The referee wants Itami to stop, but he won’t! He hits a second dropkick! Then a THIRD! Ali comes loose of the Tree, and Itami covers, Itami wins!

Winner: Hideo Itami, by pinfall

There was no respect, and there was no mercy. Itami wins because Ali couldn’t finish it off. Will Itami get a second shot at the title after Summerslam? Ali stands, and starts to walk, but then collapses! The referee calls for back-up while checking on Ali. Maverick rushes out and calls for medics. Is the Heart of 205 Live’s body giving out on him?

My Thoughts:

Another great night for 205 Live and the Cruiserweights. The tag team match was a really good opener, and I was happily surprised to see Murphy & Nese win with some Heel tactics. This feud can continue on, but I’m still hoping that Cruiserweight Tag Team Division and titles gets going already. Make it something for Survivor Series, with teams like Kendrick & Gallagher and the Daivari Brothers. A Fatal 4 Way Tag Team Elimination Match, last team standing gets the titles. Nice video package for Noam Dar to establish himself as a Face, maybe a Face Tweener. Good to see Sean Maluta on 205 Live, I don’t know why they don’t just make him a full-time Cruiserweight. It’s not like he’s going anywhere in NXT right now. But Dar winning while TJP watches “ironically” because he doesn’t care, those two can still feud for some good matches.

Next week’s go-home sounds pretty good, with Alexander VS Gallagher to feed the title story, while the Lio Rush VS Akira Tozawa rematch keeps their story going. Gulak and Alexander have solid promo work, but next week’s match could determine the outcome of the title match. Then the main event, that was amazing action and story integration. There’s obviously kayfabe concern over Ali’s health, and it comes into play. I would hope they don’t make it about a concussion, that seems a bit controversial. But at the same time, without putting Ali into a continuing feud, perhaps an injury angle is what he needs for story depth.

My Score: 8.3/10

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Live from San Antonio, it’s Saturday Night!

With just a week left before The Royal Rumble, WWE has Shawn Michaels moderating the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens! But can they keep it civil? Or will HBK have to lay down the law between them?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

WWE Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley VS Nia Jax; Rhea wins and retains the title.
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus; Bron wins and retains the title.
Braun Strowman VS Jacob Fatu; Braun wins, by disqualification.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER VS Jey Uso; Gunther wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Ted DiBiase is here!

The Million Dollar Man is back, and he even has his Million Dollar Championship! Will he look to raise the stakes in San Antonio?

WWE Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley VS Nia Jax!

These two just did battle last night in Austin, and while Mami’s team felt the smackdown, she and the Irresistible Force are feeling raw here in San Antonio! Will Rhea be golden on this side of the Royal Rumble? Or will Nia look to grab up all the gold?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is really on top!

Nia HEADBUTTS Rhea before the bell! The ref reprimands ant eh fans boo, but Nia runs up! Rhea dodges, DROPKICKS, and Nia staggers back. Rhea runs up and fires forearms in the corner, but Nia shoves her away. Rhea ducks ‘n’ dodges Nia to then tilt-o-whirl DDT! The fans fire up as Rhea shows off some agility! Nia tumbles out of the ring, Rhea goes to the apron, and Rhea CANNONBALLS! Down goes Nia and the fans fire up more! Rhea puts Nia back in the ring, then hurries to short arm LARIAT! Nia stays up so Rhea short arm LARIATS, and goes again! But Nia pop-up HEADBUTTS Rhea down!

The fans boo but Nia runs and SPLASHES Rhea in a corner! Nia hoists Rhea up top, but Rhea BOOTS her away! Nia ROCKS Rhea in return, then she climbs. The fans rally for Mami but Nia fireman’s carries! Rhea fights, but Nia still SUPER SAMOAN DROPS! Cover, TWO! Rhea survives, if only just so, and SNME goes to break.

SNME returns and Nia thrashes Rhea around in a chinlock. Rhea fights up, JAWBREAKERS free, and then runs, but Nia slips around. Nia back suplexes, Rhea lands out, and Rhea kicks low. Rhea KNEES Nia, winds up, LARIAT! Nia stays up, so Rhea dodges to CHOP! Rhea knuckle locks, then she springboards, but Nia stops the rana! Nia pops Rhea up, but Rhea SUNSET BOMBS! Cover, TWO!! Nia survives and Rhea can’t believe it! Rhea pulling that off is unbelievable, too! Rhea pump handles Nia, but powers up to a SAMOAN DROP! Nia drags Rhea to a drop zone, goes up the corner, but the fans boo.

Nia adjusts and SUPER LEG DROPS! Cover, TWO! Rhea survives but Nia is amused. Nia stands over Rhea while the fans rally up. Nia climbs up again, but Rhea CLUBS Nia! Rhea gets under Nia, and she POWERBOMBS Nia down! And then Rhea ties up the legs, for the PRISM TRAP! Nia powers up, pushes Rhea away, and the fans boo. Nia and Rhea rise up, and Rhea runs in! Nia catches her for an URENAGE! Nia snarls and storms up on Rhea to KICK her to the drop zone. Nia goes up the corner, but Rhea SHOVES her into the post! Nia goes to the apron, Rhea DECKS her! Rhea then goes up the corner?!

Rhea aims, the fans fire up, and Rhea SUPER CROSSBODIES! Down goes Nia and Rhea fires up! San Antonio is with Rhea as she reels Nia in. Pump handle, but Nia SPLASHES her! Cover, ONE!! Nia is furious, and she SMACKS Rhea off the mat, Nia puts Rhea in the drop zone, A-NIA-LATOR!! But Nia isn’t done, she goes back up. But Rhea grabs Nia’s foot! Nia shakes free, climbs again, but Rhea gets under Nia! Electric Chair Lift, and SLAM!! Both women are down and the fans fire up again! Both women stir, and Rhea drags herself to the corner. Rhea stands, but so does Nia. Nia runs up, but Rhea dodges! Nia hits the buckles, Rhea ROUNDHOUSES!

Rhea pump handles, and she powers up, RIPTIDE!! Cover, RHEA WINS!

Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s World Champion)

That was a brutal battle, but Rhea’s brutality saw her through! Nia still plans on winning the Royal Rumble, will she still go for Tiffany Stratton? Or will she change course and want one more round with Rhea Bloody Ripley?

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus!

The title matches don’t stop, because we go one more round between these two badasses! Will the dogs be barking with the Big Bad Booty Nephew? Or will The Celtic Warrior finally complete his WWE Bingo?

SNME returns and Jesse Ventura joins commentary for this make-or-break moment for Sheamus. Bron makes his entrance and the fans bark already. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and one way or another, we’re getting a banger!

The bell rings, the two circle, and the two tie up. Sheamus powers Bron back but then they go along the ropes. Sheamus has a headlock as they end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Bron scuffs Sheamus and laughs, but Sheamus tells Bron to get serious. They circle, tie up, and then Bron kicks! Sheamus blocks the kick, and he LARIATS Bron! Sheamus fires hands on Bron in a corner, then he brings Bron around to whip. Bron reverses, but Sheamus blocks the hip toss! Sheamus LARIATS Bron again and the fans fire up! Bron goes to a corner, Sheamus is right on him to whip. Bron reverses, but Sheamus comes back, into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX!

The fans bark while Sheamus sputters. Bron storms up on Sheamus, headlocks, but Sheamus powers up and out. Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges and builds speed to CLOBBER Sheamus! Sheamus tumbles out of the ring but Bron goes out the side. Bron builds speed around the outside! But Sheamus scoops! Sheamus then LAWN DARTS Bron into the timekeeper’s area! The fans fire up with Sheamus, and then Sheamus fetches Bron to bring him back to the ring. Sheamus then climbs a corner, takes aim, and FLYING LARIATS! Cover, ONE!! Bron is tougher than that, but Sheamus stays on him. Sheamus throws Bron tot he apron, then stands him up!

The fans fire up but Bron fights free! Bron throws a haymaker, but Sheamus DECKS Bron for it! Sheamus goes out, uses the steps to leap, INTO A SPEAR!! Both men fall in a heap and the fans go nuts! Bron grins while SNME goes to break.

SNME returns again and Bron fires off in the corner. Sheamus fires back and they go back and forth. Bron KNEES low, then he digs Sheamus into the corner. Bron ROCKS Sheamus, then fireman’s carries. GUT BUSTER DROP! Bron doesn’t let off, he hoists Sheamus up again, GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! Sheamus survives but Bron has a bull’s eye on those ribs. Bron throws hands but Sheamus eggs Bron on! Bron SLAPS Sheamus, Sheamus eggs Bron on more, and they start throwing shots! The fans fire up but Bron body shots! Bron runs, into a KNEE CAPPER! Cover, TWO! Bron stays in this and Sheamus grows frustrated.

Bron goes to the apron, Sheamus storms up, and the fans fire up as Sheamus gives us BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! Sheamus goes all the way to TEN, then past it! He gets SIXTEEN in before the ref counts 4! Sheamus hauls Bron up and up, to then crucifix lift! CELTIC CROSS!! Sheamus busting out a classic and he crawls to the cover, TWO!! Bron survives again and the fans fire up! Sheamus drags Bron up, fireman’s carries, but Bron fights free! Bron shoves Sheamus into the buckles, then gorilla presses for the SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Sheamus survives and Bron is growing frustrated. Ventura loves it, they’re going to the wire!

Bron storms up but Sheamus BOOTS Bron from the corner! Sheamus skins the cat! But Bron springs right up! SUPER STEINER! The fans fire up and Bron takes aim! Straps are down, Bron runs in, into a BROGUE!!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Bron survives by a literal foot and Sheamus can’t believe it! Sheamus was so close but he’s still so far! “This is Awesome!” as Sheamus powers up in the corner. Bron rises, but the ribs hold Sheamus back! Bron RAMS Sheamus, Sheamus rebounds to KNEE CAPPER! Sheamus tries again, but Bron ducks the Brogue! SPEAR!! Cover, BRON WINS!

Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)

The Fella falls short, only because Bron’s foot found the ropes! Will Sheamus ever get his hands on this title? Will anyone ever take this title off of Bron?

Shawn Michaels is here!

San Antonio fires up for their Heartbreak Kid, the WWE Hall of Famer, and the man who put ladder matches on the map! HBK will moderate the contract signing for the WWE Championship ladder match, after the break!

SNME returns and HBK has the mic. “I am sweating through my suit, because for the last three minutes, I’ve been dancing around because I am so happy to be back home in San Antonio!” The fans cheer that! HBK says he “has been given one job here tonight, and that is to walk out of this ring with the signatures of Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes.” Nick Aldis couldn’t get it done, so he sent in the closer! Rest assured, it is happening tonight. So as they say, without further ado, he will introduce the challenger for the Undisputed WWE Championship, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Kevin Owens! The fans boo but The Prizefighter still goes to the ring.

Kevin wears a new shirt, “Cody Sucks Eggs,” and he has the Winged Eagle on his shoulder. HBK now welcomes out THE Undisputed WWE Champion, The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes! The fans cheer Cody’s entrance, “WHOA~ OH~!” and Cody even climbs up a ladder to show he’s not afraid of heights. Cody gets his second round of pyro, then he goes to the ring to join HBK and KO. The fans cheer as Cody and Kevin stare down, but HBK tells them, “Gentlemen, if you would be seated please.” They don’t, so he says fine, he digs it.

HBK says for months, these two have battered and beaten each other. And as much as everyone has enjoyed watching it, HBK has an assignment. That is to walk out of this ring, with their signatures on the contract. So one way or another, it needs to happen. So again, he asks they please sign. Cody takes the pen first, and he signs his part as champion. Kevin then takes the pen, looks a the contract, but then picks up the mic. “Y’know, last night you (Cody) said something that really pissed me off. You said that 10 times outta 10, Kevin Owens takes the easy way out. Is that right? That’s a lie. That’s what you are, you’re a liar.”

Kevin could’ve taken the easy way out at Bash In Berlin because of Cody’s knee, because Kevin cared about their friendship more than Cody ever did! And you know who takes the easy way out? It’s CODY! Who between them left WWE when things got tough? Kevin stayed, Cody quit! Cody shouts, “ENOUGH! ENOUGH, Kevin!” Cody didn’t come here to talk about the past, or so Kevin can justify his actions. Cody didn’t get all dressed up, HBK didn’t return to San Antonio, to hear Kevin talk! Cody is done worrying about Kevin Owens. Cody instead must focus on who he is defending his title against at WrestleMania.

So if Kevin would just please, SIGN, THE, CONTRACT! The fans cheer, but Kevin tells Cody, “Trust me, you’re not done worrying about Kevin Owens. Because once I sign this, you know what that means? That makes it official. That Saturday night at the Royal Rumble, I will shut everyone up who dares to say I’m not the real champion. I am the true, rightful WWE Champion! And once I win the title, everything you got when you came back, your face on every poster, on all the buses, all the fanfare, all the grand entrances, all the attention, the pyro, everything, it’s coming to ME! Because that’s what I’ve deserved for the last TEN YEARS, and I’m taking it from YOU!”

HBK waits a moment, then says, “Jesus, Kevin. You just sound jealous.” Kevin glares at HBK and asks what he just said. HBK says that Kevin sounds jealous. JEALOUS!? Kevin says that’s rich! HBK is just like Cody! When things got tough for HBK, he quit, too! You wanna know who is jealous? HBK is jealous that Kevin brought more pride to the Winged Eagle than HBK ever did! And once Kevin wins, he will give everyone a champion they can be proud of, that they can look to, and won’t lose his smile~! The only one losing at the Rumble is Cody! Kevin finally signs his part, then he SHOVES it into HBK!

The fans boo but Kevin stares Cody down again. HBK says, “Gentlemen, there’s only one thing left to do, and that is to take these championships. May I please get a referee in here? And ascend them above the ring.” A referee does step in, and Kevin gives the Winged Eagle title a last kiss before handing it over. That belt is strapped onto the hanger, then the same is done with Cody’s corporate logo belt. The hanger is then lifted into the air, and HBK says next Saturday, Lucas Oil Stadium, one man ascends the ladder, and one man walks out THE Undisputed WWE Champion. He wishes them luck, then offers a handshake.

Kevin leaves HBK hanging, so Cody takes the hand. And Kevin sucker punches Cody! HBK warns KO, but then KO kicks HBK! But Cody SUPERKICKS Kevin! HBK is furious, so he tunes up the band! The fans are thunderous for some SWEET CHIN MUSIC!! Kevin tumbles out of the ring while San Antonio cheers! Will Cody make sure “The Canadian Dream” is living a nightmare after the Royal Rumble? Or will Kevin find a way to ruin Cody’s Road to WrestleMania?

Braun Strowman VS Jacob Fatu!

There may not be a championship on the line, but you can consider this a title match in that the winner here could very well be the ALPHA monster! Will the Monster of All Monsters still be Braun Strowman? Or will the Samoan Werewolf tear down #OneBigSOB?

SNME returns and once again, Tama & Jacob walk ‘n’ talk. The Good Bad Guy says everyone’s on that YEHYEHYEH! Jacob tells Braun that he may be a tough SOB, but keep it 100, he never been in the ring with nobody like Jacob! He’s America’s Most Wanted! You know what time it is? Get in where you fit in! Cuz tonight, Jacob beats Braun’s ass post to post, live from NBC on coast to coast! Ya know what I mean?! Jacob makes his entrance, Tama letting him go alone. The bell rings and the fans rally up. Jacob and Braun stare down, tie up, and Jacob pushes Braun back, until Braun SHOVES Jacob down! Both men run up, and Braun RUNS Jacob over!

Braun storms up on Jacob at the ropes, the ref gets in between them, and Jacob sucker punches Braun! Jacob runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Braun ELBOWS him down! Braun snarls, runs up again, and he LARIATS Jacob up and out! Jacob is right back on his feet, and he HOTSHOTS Braun away! Braun comes back, Jacob DUMPS him out, then KICKS Braun! Jacob then DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Braun! The fans fire up while SNME goes to break.

SNME returns again and Jacob HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! The fans rally for Braun but Jacob runs, only for Braun to scoop! SIDEWALK SLAM! Both men are down and the fans rally up again. Braun and Jacob rise again, and Braun CHOPS! Braun fires a forearm, and another! Braun ROCKS Jacob, runs, and BOOTS Jacob down! Jacob goes to a corner while the fans fire up. Braun storms up to fire body shots, then stands Jacob up. Braun TOSSES Jacob across the way! Jacob tumbles out, sputters and coughs, and Braun goes outside! The Strowman Express is on the tracks, and he CLOBBERS Jacob into barriers!

The fans fire up again and Braun says let’s go again! Braun does another lap, to POUNCE Jacob over the announce desk! The fans fire up again and Braun takes off his shirt! Braun does another lap, and Jacob’s up in time, to SAMOAN DROP Braun onto the desk!! Jacob shoves Braun down, throws the desk hood onto him, then drags him up to send into steel steps! The ref reprimands, Jacob shoves Braun into the ring, and Jacob hauls Braun up. HEADBUTT! Braun sits in a corner, Jacob goes corner to corner! HIP ATTACK! And then HIP ATTACK again! Braun sputters now, and Jacob HIP ATTACKS again! AND AGAIN!!

Jacob shows no mercy, he hits a FIFTH HIP ATTACK!! The Samoan Werewolf goes again, A SIXTH HIP ATTACK!! Braun is barely even conscious, the ref stops Jacob, but Jacob TOSSES the ref!! Jacob runs to hit NUMBER SEVEN!! NUMBER EIGHT!! The fans boo but now the bell rings! The ref calls this one off for what Jacob did!

Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification

Jacob storms out around ringside, and he grabs a chair! He throws that into the ring, but then Aldis and security rush out here! Jacob CHUCKS that chair into the first guard! And then he LARIATS the next! Jacob ignores the refs and Aldis, more security arrives, and they get Jacob to back off. Braun sputters as blood pours from his nose and maybe even his mouth. Jacob’s bloodthirsty and he drags Braun from the corner! Producers get out here to try and stop this, but Jacob doesn’t care! He goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! The werewolf is too wild, but Tama Tonga gets him to stand down.

There are fans who want that “One More Time!” and Jacob hears them! BEST MOONSAULT EVER AGAIN!! The medics hurry out here, and now Jacob and Tama stand down. OR NOT! Jacob gets right back in the ring, and he goes right back up the corner! BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! With no Solo Sikoa to hold onto the leash, will no one be able to stop the Samoan Werewolf?

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER VS Jey Uso!

Der Ring General does not think “Main Event Jey Uso” is worthy of that nickname, and yet here they both are in tonight’s main event. These two already had it out during Gunther’s historic Intercontinental Championship reign, will history repeat itself? Or will Jey finally and for truly stand tall as THE World Heavyweight Champion?

SNME returns and Gunther makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wins Saturday Night’s Main Event!

The bell rings, Jey puts his sunglasses aside, and Gunther BOOTS Jey down! Gunther talks smack while he stands Jey up, but Jey UPPERCUTS! And ROCKS Gunther with a right! Gunther CHOPS Jey, Jey ROCKS Gunther with more hands! Gunther CHOPS again! Jey is stinging as he falls against the ropes, but Gunther stands him up. Jey dodges the chop to fire body shots! Jey climbs up and he rains down fists! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Gunther stops Jey at 7, puts him on the corner, and CHOPS him to the floor! The fans boo while SNME goes to break.

SNME returns again and Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Gunther clamps on a SLEEPER! Jey arm-drags free, but Gunther blocks a kick! Gunther LARIATS Jey down! Cover, TWO! Jey stays in this but Gunther stays on him with a NECK TWIST! Jey writhes while Gunther paces. The fans boo but Gunther stands Jey up. Gunther scoops and SLAMS Jey, then stalks him. Gunther stands Jey up to CHOP him! Jey is again stinging but he stays up. Gunther BOOTS Jey! Jey fires forearms! Gunther CHOPS! Jey fires more forearms! Gunther CHOPS again! Jey rebounds, but into an UPPERCUT! Jey UPPERCUTS back!

Jey fires hands, whips Gunther, but Gunther reverses! Jey hits buckles hard and falls to the mat! Gunther drops a KNEE on him! Gunther then STOMPS Jey’s arm! The fans boo but Gunther looms over Jey. Gunther clamps onto Jey with a chinlock and he grinds his forearm into Jey’s face! The fans rally for Jey and he fights up. Jey manages to fireman’s carry Gunther! The fans fire up but Gunther fights free! Gunther CHOPS! Jey ROCKS! Gunther UPPERCUTS! Jey UPPERCUTS! Gunther swings, Jey dodges, and Jey fireman’s carries! SAMOAN DROP! Both men are down and the fans fire up again!

Jey and Gunther crawl, and Gunther makes it to a corner. Jey goes to the opposite end, and the fans rally behind Jey with “UCE! OH~!” Jey runs, into the SHOTGUN DROPKCIK! Gunther hurries to haul Jey right up, GENERAL BOMBO! High stack, TWO! Jey survives and Gunther is surprised! Gunther catches his breath, calms down, and thinks on what else he should try. The fans rally for Jey even harder while Gunther stalks him to ropes. Jey goes to the apron, but Gunther goes out after him. Gunther stomps Jey, then stands on his neck! The ref reprimands but Gunther steps off. Jey sputters, but Gunther BOOTS him again, right as SNME goes to break!

SNME returns once again, and Jey trades shots with Gunther! The fans rally behind Jey as he gets the edge, “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey pops, locks and- Gunther BOOTS him! Jey kicks, Gunther blocks, but the DRAGON WHIP comes around! Only for Gunther to GERMAN SUPLEX! Gunther runs, into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Gunther survives and the fans can’t believe it! Jey catches his breath while Gunther goes to a corner. Gunther comes back, but Jey avoids the shotgun dropkick! Jey gets moving, and he HIP ATTACKS Gunther in the corner! Cover, TWO! Gunther is tougher than that, but the fans still rally.

Jey goes to the corner and the fans fire up! Jey climbs, but Gunther rises! Gunther CHOPS Jey, then CHOPS again! Gunther climbs up after Jey, brings him to the very top, but Jey resists the suplex! Jey fires body shots, then slips under Gunther! Jey brings Gunther out for a POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and the fans still can’t believe it! Both Jey and Gunther are down, “This is Awesome!” as they slowly rise. Jey and Gunther rise up, but Gunther kicks low! Gunther reels Jey in, but Jey RANAS! Jey then runs to SPEAR!! Cover, TWO?!? Gunther survives and Jey is frustrated, but Jey hurries to aim again!

Gunther rises, Jey runs up, SUPERKICK! Gunther staggers back up so Jey runs in, SPEAR!! Jey hurries to the corner! Jey climbs, the fans are thunderous, USO SPLASH!! Cover, TWO?!? Gunther survives yet again and Jey is beside himself! The fans rally with more “YEET! YEET! YEET!” and Jey aims from a corner. Jey runs up, but Gunther turns spear into POWERBOMB! And then he flips Jey over to POWERBOMB again!! DEEP stack, GUNTHER WINS!

Winner: Gunther, by pinfall (still WWE World Heavyweight Champion)

Gunther didn’t just win, he just survived this battle with Main Event Jey! Der Ring General seems to at least respect Jey a bit more now, but what is it going to take for Jey to truly be the main event player?

My Thoughts:

A great Saturday Night’s Main Event, and while they really made us wonder for a couple moments, they of course held the status quo. As I said going into tonight, it would be a bit odd if the moment Sheamus finally won the Intercontinental Championship was here on NBC TV. A moment like that should be saved for WrestleMania, but I’m not sure that’ll even happen now. Granted, we have three months to build, but what would the point be after all this? Rhea VS Nia was an awesome match, especially with Rhea busting out some stuff she’d never really done before. Rhea of course won because she just got this belt back, and Nia will be in the Women’s Rumble to beef it up while trying to get after Tiffany.

The contract signing segment being in the middle was a touch surprising, but I do appreciate that they understood a title match should be the main event. Good stuff from Cody, Kevin and HBK, especially Kevin’s shirt to reference Terry Funk’s classic “Dusty Sucks Eggs” shirt. Of course a fight started, and good stuff with HBK getting a Sweet Chin Music in, but this isn’t the go-home segment so don’t expect Kevin to win the ladder match just yet. Raw and SmackDown have their go-home episodes first, we’ll surely get a segment where Kevin gets even with Cody to put things back in Cody’s favor.

Great promo from Tama & Jacob as they head to gorilla, and then a great match from Jacob VS Braun. I was saying just last night that I expected a No Contest or Draw, but they instead went a much more vicious route. Jacob loses because he threw the ref aside, but he stands tall because he brutalized Braun like very few ever have. Jacob can definitely use this to do big things in the Rumble, and from there he can go for the US Championship, as I was also saying last night. Gunther VS Jey was awesome stuff, and they really got me thinking Jey was going to pull this off, but like with Sheamus, Jey’s crowning achievement is perhaps too big for just SNME. It would be pretty wild if Jey won the Men’s Rumble so that he could get one more chance at this title and win it in Vegas.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (1/25/25)

Home Sweet Homecoming!

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January 25, 2025

Steven Mitchell

AEW returns to Daily’s Place!

AEW is back in Jacksonville, and it’s going to be BIG! Like, Katsuyori Shibata challenging for the International Championship BIG! Will The Wrestler be better than The Alpha?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Samoa Joe w/ Hook VS Nick Wayne w/ The Patriarchy; wins.
Six Man Tag: Daniel Garcia & 2Point0 VS The Undisputed Kingdom; win(s).
The Gates of Agony VS Brody King & Buddy Matthews; win.
Kazuchika Okada VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes; wins.
AEW TBS Championship Fatal 4 Way #1 Contender’s Match: Deonna Purrazzo VS Queen Aminata VS Yuka Sakazaki VS Serena Deeb; wins and will challenge Mercedes Mone for the title.
AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita w/ Don Callis VS Katsuyori Shibata; wins and