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Mitchell’s NJPW AXS TV Results: G1 Climax 28, part 9!

Published

6 years ago

September 7, 2018

AXS returns with just a single dose of NJPW as the G1 Climax 28 reaches Day 16! Witness LIJ VS LIJ in Tetsuya Naito VS Sanada, and Kenny Omega VS Toru Yano!

This coverage of the G1 Climax 28 will be as broadcast by AXS TV.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

Kota Ibushi VS Tama Tonga; Tama wins.
Kenny Omega VS Toru Yano; Yano wins.
Tetsuya Naito VS Sanada; Naito wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

NJPW and AXS TV set the scene for B Block!

The race is one to determine B Block’s G1 Climax 28 finalist! The Golden Lovers are headed for a collision course as they both lead the way. Kenny Omega suffered his first loss of the round robin battling Tomohiro Ishii as the Stone Pitbull busts the Best Bout Machine’s lip. And while the Clown Prince is 1-6, he’s been a spoiler before. Will Toru Yano get a major upset on the IWGP Heavyweight Champion this close to the finish? Will it allow Kota Ibushi to move up and tie with him? Or will Tama Tonga also be spoiler when he takes out Omega’s best friend as payback for before?

Meanwhile, the G1 Climax 27 champion is still in the running to try a repeat. However, Los Ingobernables de Japon must face itself as Tetsuya Naito goes up against the Cold Skull, Sanada. Will this first ever singles encounter help or hinder LIJ’s charismatic leader in more ways than one?

Kota Ibushi VS Tama Tonga!

NJPW and AXS jump into this match as the Golden Star and the Firing Squad’s de facto leader are fighting in the crowd. They’re like a Where’s Waldo puzzle, but Ibushi appears on the upper deck! He goes to the railing, takes aim at Tama, and like the golden mad man he is, SUPER MOONSAULTS!! He wipes out Tama and the Young Lions around him! But Ibushi gets up like it’s just another move! Fans are thunderous for Ibushi as he drags Tama back up. They head back to the ring, and Ibushi puts Tama in the ring. Fans fire up as Ibushi climbs up top. But here comes Tonga Loa! He goes after Ibushi but Ibushi fights him off. Tama springs up to forearm Ibushi back!

Tama climbs up to join Ibushi, and goes for a fireman’s carry. Ibushi resists and knocks Tama down. Ibushi leaps but Tama gets under. Tama runs back, blocks the kick, and hits a jumping neckbreaker! Tama keeps on Ibushi for a jumping butterfly DDT! Cover, TWO!! Ibushi flounders but survives, which frustrates Tama. The fans rally up but Tama stalks Ibushi. Ibushi denies the Gun Stun and grabs hair, to ram his knee into Tama’s face! Ibushi calls for another knee, and drags Tama up by his wrists. He reels back but Loa grabs his feet! Ibushi has to fight Loa off again, but he turns around into Tama’s leap! Ibushi again denies the Gun Stun, but Tama crashes into the referee! The referee goes down as Ibushi roundhouses Tama! Ibushi still calls for a finish, but now Bad Luck Fale appears!

Fale body shots Ibushi to save Tama, then throws Ibushi down by his hair. But here comes Kenny Omega! Omega saves his best friend with a V-Trigger to Fale! But Loa is lurking, SPEAR! Ibushi roundhouses Loa, but Tama is up again. Ibushi still denies the Gun Stun, to clobber Tama with a clothesline! He uncovers the knee and fans are thunderous as he drags Tama back up. Kamigoye misses, into a pop-up Gun Stun!! Cover, Tama wins?!

Winner: Tama Tonga, by pinfall; Tama earns 2 points, Ibushi earns 0

The Firing Squad’s screw job succeeds! They also clobber the Cleaner on the outside. Things spill into the ring and Loa wants to coordinate with his brother. Fale helps out, for a powerbomb! Omega is down with a match up next, but here come Chase Owens and Hangman Page with chairs! They run the Firing Squad off to save the Golden Lovers, but the damage was done. Will Omega be okay to compete tonight? What consequences will there be for the Firing Squad’s actions?

Kenny Omega VS Toru Yano!

NJPW on AXS returns, but Omega is still down from that powerbomb. However, the show must go on, and Yano heads out to the ring. He’s a bit unsure of this, but he can’t help what happened moments ago. Yano scrambles to take his jacket and shirt off so he can take advantage. Red Shoes quickly checks him, the introduction is made, and the bell rings. Yano covers, Hangman and Chase are panicking, TWO!? Omega still lives!

Yano decides to go for the buckle pad! He unties one, then unties another! Red Shoes doesn’t like this, but Yano keeps going. That’s three pads down, but Chase stops him from completing the set. Omega clubs Yano, then whips him corner to corner. Yano counters and Omega hits bare buckles! Yano whips Omega to another bare buckle! Then the third! Omega writhes while Yano wants the fourth! Yano has all the pads off, and whips Omega at that final corner. But Chase becomes the pad! Omega is safe, and he dodges Yano. Yano stops himself from running into Chase, to then kick Chase down and out. Yano back elbows Omega, then whips him at the corner. Chase puts the pad in for him, so Omega is safe again. Omega dodges Yano, and Chase removes the pad, so Yano hits bare buckle!

Chase and Hangman play innocent, and point out Yano cheated first. Omega whips Yano and Yano hits more bare buckles. Yano wants mercy, but he still goes for a low blow! Omega stops that, then grinds his foot on that bad hand. Omega runs, but into an atomic drop! Yano grabs one pad, then another, and then the final two. He sets them all side-by-side, to scoop Omega. Omega slips out, and aims for a buckle! Yano resists the lethal suplex, to then suplex Omega onto the buckle pads! Wait, that didn’t hurt at all, because they’re buckle pads… Hangman and Chase are relieved, but Yano just shrugs. Omega grins and wags his finger, “No no.” Omega swings on Yano, but Yano ducks and arms himself with the blue pad. So Omega takes the red one!

Fans rally behind this buckle pad warriors, and Yano hits first. Omega stays standing, and hits Yano back. Yano stays standing as Omega grits his teeth. Yano hits back and Omega walks it off. Omega hits Yano back, then they both clash with pads! Yano is disarmed, so Omega kicks and whips. Yano ducks the pad attack, rolls Omega up, TWO! Omega swings, but Yano blocks! Yano dragon screws and the pad flings Omega out! Hangman and Chase check on Omega, but Yano comes out to fetch him. Yano whips Omega at barriers, then finds something under the ring. He uses tape to tie Omega to the railing?! A Young Lion tries to stop him, but Yano ends up tying him to Omega instead! Yano tosses the Young Lion over the top and Omega is trapped with dead weight!

The ring count begins and Yano grins in the ring. Hangman helps with the Young Lion, but the cuont passes 13! Omega carries the deadweight with him and gets in at 19! Yano goes after Omega, and the Young Lion! Red Shoes reminds Yano he only has one opponent, and that’s Omega! Omega wakes up the Young Lion, and they double clothesline Yano together! The Young Lion gets to celebrate with Omega, which includes a hug, but Yano lurks. He shoves Omega into the Young Lion, rolls Omega, TWO!! Omega misses the V-Trigger, and Yano throws him with a belly2belly! Then fireman’s carry takedown into a cover, but Omega reverses that back, TWO! V-Trigger! Cover, but Yano uses hair to pull Omega over, TWO, Snap Dragon Suplex!

Omega fires up, as do the fans. He aims at Yano, BANG, and runs, for another V-Trigger! Omega drags Yano up but Yano grabs Red Shoes! Omega can’t German Suplex them both at once! Yano shoves Red Shoes then standing switches with Omega. Yano shoves Omega into Red Shoes and Omega ends up grabbing Red Shoes in a waistlock. Red Shoes doesn’t see Yano low blow Omega! But it also hits Red Shoes! Yano chop blocks the leg! But the Firing Squad return! Gun Stun for Yano while the others mug Hangman and Chase. Tama gives Omega a Gun Stun, too! Fans boo and jeer, but Tama drags Yano onto Omega. Red Shoes recovers as the Firing Squad escapes. Red Shoes counts, Yano wins!!

Winner: Toru Yano, by pinfall; Yano earns 2 points, Omega earns 0

That’s twice, in a row, that the screw-job succeeds! If they aren’t facing major consequences before, the Firing Squad surely will now! What will NJPW administration have to say about all this controversy?

Backstage interview with Omega and Bullet Club.

Not enough people give Tama Tonga credit. Tama’s been getting himself into a lot of trouble, because he doesn’t know when to stop. Omega thought he set an obvious skill gap between The Elite and the rest. Tama must take offense to that and had to lash out “like the child that you are.” But now Tama has cost Omega quite a bit in those two points. Now Omega is put in a must-win situation against his best friend and tag team partner in Kota Ibushi.

But Tama is mistaken, forcing this showdown won’t change the relationship. It will only make them stronger in the end. It’s a shame, but in the end, the fans are the real winners. Until then, good-bye, that bottom lip still hurts, and good night, bang. Whether he wins or loses against Ibushi, will Omega get his revenge on the Firing Squad with his own two hands?

Tetsuya Naito VS Sanada!

Bullet Club is fighting itself on a grand scale while Chaos has a question of leadership between the Rainmaker and the Switchblade. And now that the Uncontrollable Charisma faces the Cold Skull, will even Los Ingobernables de Japon fall victim to the civil war bug?

Naito takes off his cape and suit, but Sanada is not at all bothered by it. Sanada almost meditates in his corner while his leader in LIJ finishes changing. Red Shoes does his check then rings the bell, and we begin. Fans duel already as the two stare down. Naito wants this to be a respectful match, and puts up the LIJ fist. Sanada takes a moment to consider things, and does return the gesture. But Naito uses that to whip Sanada to a corner! Sanada reverses but Naito dodges, so Sanada tumbles to the apron. Naito blasts him out, then builds speed, but Sanada trips him up! Sanada builds speed now, to tumble to the apron and slingshot back in. Fans applaud this show of agility and familiarity between the LIJ members. Sanada waits while Naito gathers himself.

Naito returns, and circles with Sanada. They tie up and Naito gets a hammerlock. Sanada reverses to a drop toehold then a headlock, but Naito gets the hammerlock back. Naito wrenches the arm but Sanada stands and reverses it. Sanada shifts to a headlock but Naito pries his way out. They battle for the wristlock, and Naito gets Sanada down. Naito makes it a double wristlock but Sanada rolls around. Naito wrenches the arm, but Sanada rolls and handsprings and even cartwheels! Sanada gets a hammerlock to headlock to hammerlock to headlock takedown! Naito headscissors and Sanada pops out. Naito tranquilos but Sanada dropkicks him! Fans applaud while Naito rolls to a corner.

Sanada stomps his leader, then drags him up for an elbow. Naito kicks back, but Sanada htis him with a forearm. Sanada wrenches the arm but Naito forearms back. Sanada grinds his forearm into Naito’s face, then whips him corner to corner. Naito reverses but runs into a back elbow. Sanada hops up but Naito clubs him, and brings him out for the draping neckbreaker! Sanada bails out while we go to break.

NJPW on AXS returns and Naito fetches Sanada on the outside. He clubs Sanada on the back, then whips him at barriers! Sanada clutches his back while Red Shoes wants them to return into the ring. Naito ignores that as he whips Sanada into more railings. Naito brings Sanada to the ramp and they brawl back and forth with forearms! A rake to the eyes, and Naito drops Sanada with another backbreaker. Naito backs up, to dropkick Sanada in the back! Sanada writhes while Naito laves him for the ring. The ring count begins while Naito rests. Sanada gets up and makes his way back. The count passes 13, Sanada gets in at 16. Naito is on him with another neckbreaker! Cover, ONE, but Sanada is still hurting.

Naito toys with Sanada, and that starts to anger Sanada. Sanada stands up to fire off forearms. Naito SPITS on Sanada, so Sanada spits back! Naito whips but Sanada dodges to give a big back suplex! Both men are down and fans are dueling. They both sit up, but Sanada stands first. He fires forearms on Naito, then whips. Naito reverses to back elbow, then things speed up as Sanada jumps up, up and dropkick! Naito bails out and Sanada slingshots out onto him! Fans fire up for the Cold Skull as he walks it off and catches his breath. Sanada drags Naito up and puts him in the ring. He climbs up and springboards, but Naito dodges. Naito gives him an atomic drop then the jump kick. Naito sweeps the legs then hits the swinging dropkick! Fans duel while Naito drags Sanada back up.

Naito hammerlocks but Sanada resists. Naito clubs Sanada then tries again, but Sanada lands out of Gloria on his feet. Sanada whips and Naito reverses, but Sanada tumbles and springboards to missile dropkick Naito down! Both men are down again, but Sanada is up first. He drags Naito up and fireman’s carry, but Naito fights out. Naito’s enziguri misses, and Sanada deadlifts. Naito standing switches to German Suplex but Sanada lands on his feet! Sanada swings, but into a tornado DDT! Naito drags Sanada back up and to a corner. He puts Sanada on the top rope, then climbs up to join him. SUPER Steiner! Naito isn’t done, as he drags Sanada up again. Hammerlock and lift, for Gloria! Cover, TWO! Sanada survives, but Naito has plenty left.

Naito tilt-o-whirls, but into the dragon sleeper! He slips around and out of Sanada’s suplex to enziguri! Sanada staggers, and Naito runs in, but Sanada blocks Destino into the draping, swinging neckbreaker! Both men are down again, but fans continue to duel. Fans rally and both men stir. Sanada goes to the apron while Naito crawls away. Sanada springboards for a missile dropkick to Naito’s back! Then, double chicken wing for a Tiger Suplex! Bridging cover, TWO!! That was so close, but Sanada is as cool as ever. Sanada drags Naito up in the dragon sleeper but Naito arm-drags out.

Naito boots Sanada away, but has to catch his breath. He boots Sanada away again, then runs out with furious clubbing forearms. He whips but Sanada reverses and dodges, into dragon sleeper! Then drop down for the body scissors, but Naito rolls through! Naito drags Sanada up, tilt-o-whirls, but Sanada blocks Destino again! Sanada pops Naito up for a fireman’s carry, then pops him up again, but Naito turns that into Destino! Cover, TWO!? Sanada shocks Naito but the fans are thunderous. Naito drags Sanada up for another try, but Sanada counters to STEAL Destino!! Cover, TWO!! This LIJ battle of wills continues after the break!

NJPW on AXS returns, and Sanada grits his teeth. He drags Naito up in the dragon sleeper, then drops down for Skull End! Naito flails and reaches, unable to see how far he is. Sanada squeezes and pulls but Naito slips out for a moment! Sanada gets Naito’s head again, but Naito pries free another time. Naito reaches for ropes but Sanada drags him back in! Naito starts to fade, so Red Shoes starts a check. Red Shoes lifts Naito’s arm, but it drops. He does it again, but the arm starts to come back. Sanada ditches the hold, climbs up, and moonsaults! But it misses as Naito manages to roll away! Both men are down again as fans duel. They both slowly stir and stand.

Sanada throws a forearm, and Naito answers. Sanada hits Naito again, but Naito hits Sanada again. Another forearm from Sanada, another from Naito, and they pick up speed! Sanada gets an edge but Naito SLAPS him. Naito whips but Sanada reverses, only to get leaping forearms! Naito drags Sanada up, wrenches and tilt-o-whirls, but another block of Destino. Sanada wants something but Naito slips out and shoves him to a corner. Sanada hops up and quebradas, into the dragon sleeper! But Naito reverses, lifts, but Sanada slips out. Sanada rolls up and bridges, TWO!?!? That was by the narrowest of margins!

Sanada forearms Naito more, hitting a roaring elbow on top. He runs but into an alley-oop! Sanda crashes and burns in a corner, and Naito German Suplexes him! But Sanada’s right back up! Sanada spins, flips but Naito blocks the steal to hit DESTINO! Cover, Naito wins!!

Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall; Naito earns 2 points, Sanada earns 0

Such intensity and grit! Naito manages to come away with the win and the points he needed to stay alive in the race for the finals! The rest of LIJ appears, Evil carrying Hiromu Takahashi’s jacket so that he can be here in spirit while he recovers. Naito stands and speaks.

“Buenos Noches, Yokohama!” He thanks them all for coming to the Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium despite the bad weather. Naito wants to know what the fans thought of this LIJ VS LIJ match just now. Did it move them to their very core? Yokohama says yes. Naito knows they’re down a man right now. Evil holds up Hiromu’s jacket, and fans chant for the Ticking Time-Bomb. Hiromu is surely home watching this on NJPW World. Will he come back right away? Or take some time? No one knows for sure. But Naito wishes Hiromu a speedy recovery.

Naito again thanks Yokohama for supporting LIJ. They only have one event here a year, so let’s end with a role call! “Evil, Bushi, Sanada, Hiromu and Naito, we are! Los Ingoberrrrrrnables… de Japon!” Sanada finally stands up, and Naito hopes he joins in the fist bump. Sanada does, as do Evil and Bushi. Naito also makes sure to fist bump Hiromu’s jacket so that he isn’t left out. The team is united even when missing a member. Will Naito make the last step back into the G1 Climax Finals?

Backstage interview with Naito.

Just a few years ago, Sanada wouldn’t have been able to push Naito that far. Naito would’ve won easily. But Sanada is now a super tough opponent, “as expected from a member of Los Ingobernables de Japon.” Naito knows there’s only a few days left in the G1, so see you at Nippon Budokan. Will something happen between the Golden Lovers to help Naito jump over both of them and into the finals? Or will his fate be in their hands?

My Thoughts:

Another solid hour right here. The opening half was practically one giant match, with Tama keeping Ibushi and Omega down. The Firing Squad are quickly becoming the top Heels of NJPW with all the disruption they’ve caused. Omega’s right that he and Ibushi must now battle to determine everyone’s fate, not just their own. For them it’s win and you’re in. Both have a win over Naito, so even if Naito beats Zack Sabre Jr, the tiebreaker goes to the winning Golden Lover. Naito needs to win while the Golden Lovers tie if he wants to get back to the finals. Naito VS Sanada was great, as it continues to establish Sanada’s strength. Sanada could easily go after a singles title outside of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but those belts are also busy with other stories. Sanada will find himself at the top one day, just not right now.

My Score: 8.5/10

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Ryan Nemeth may be my favorite cringe thing of the year so far. Let’s hope they keep running with this Mokuba angle!

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4 hours ago

January 9, 2025

Andrew Balaz

Well we kicked the year off with a great episode of TNA. Only a three match card, but the segments and promos were great, Ryan Nemeth’s new gimmick is wonderful cringe and the show was just generally a fun and easy watch. Let’s hope we get more of the same this week.

Here’s to hoping that last week didn’t set the bar too high.

.@theraveneffect has ideas for @WeAreRosemary!

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Ratings:

The System (Eddie Edwards, Dango & Brian Myers) w/Moose & Alisha vs Steve Maclin, Eric Young & Jonathan Gresham: Maclin wins via K.I.A. – ** 3/4
Savannah Evans vs Lei Ying Lee: Lei Ying wins via Thunderstruck – ** 1/4
The Northern Armoury Gauntlet Match: Northern Armoury vs Mike Santana: Santana wins via bad booking – zero
The Good Hands vs The Rascalz: Rascalz win via Feed ‘Em To The Lions – **
X Division Championship: Moose (c) vs Andrew Everett: Moose wins via Last Ride – N/A
Rhino & Joe Hendry vs The Kaiba Boys (Ryan & Nic Nemeth): Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ***

Results:

NEXT WEEK on #TNAiMPACT!

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The System (Eddie Edwards, Dango & Brian Myers) w/Moose & Alisha vs Steve Maclin, Eric Young & Jonathan Gresham

Eddie and Gresham kick off the action, Gresham gets a few early shots before an Eye Gouge slows Gresham down. Eddie starts firing back but a Reverse Crossbody out of the corner turns it back around for Gresham and he tags in EY. EY and Gresham double up on Eddie for a bit, Gresham even lays the boots in a bit longer and the referee has to make him stop with the 5 count. EY tries to pull Eddie to the middle, but Eddie manages to slip away and tag in Myers. A little back and forth that ends with Alisha distracting EY and The System taking a few shortcuts to finally gain a measure of control. Dango tags in, lays into EY with some basic striking offense, nothing flashy but at least effective. Myers tags back in and they start playing coy with Maclin which forces him to try and get in the ring and distracts the referee so the heels can continue the onslaught.

The isolation game is strong on EY, Myers hits a Back Body Drop, lays out Gresham on the apron, taunts Maclin, looks for the Roster Cut but gets caught by EY and Spicolli Driver from EY! EY finally tags out, Maclin comes out hot and starts beating on everyone. Thesz Press meets Dango, Eddie tries to run in but eats a Busaiku Knee, Maclin levels both System members, Backbreaker on Dango, looks for the pinfall but Myers breaks it up. All six brawl a little until Dango tries a Blindside Bulldog, but Maclin sees it coming, throws Dango into the buckles, Tree of Woe, Caught in the Crosshairs! K.I.A. and Dango is out, no break, Maclin wins!

Aftermath: System attacks the faces with Chairs, gives Gresham the old steel chair necklace and runs him face first into the post! Gresham is down, EY and Maclin run them off, but the damage is done.

Savannah Evans vs Lei Ying Lee

Xia Brookside comes out to accuse Savannah of injuring people but has the surprise of Lei Ying being back. I do like the small wink that Xia reintroduced Lei Ying Lee.

Lee comes out hot, lays into Savannah, hits a quick Crossbody that Savannah catches sloppily, Savannah tries to powder but the next few steps are sloppy looking (all on Savannah) until Lee just hits a nice Thrust Kick to rock Savannah and a few more nice high impact moves before Savannah just finally gets a chance to use her power and One Armed Sitout Powerbomb Lee. Savannah tries to keep the pressure on with the neck crank but Lee powers up, tries to go for some quick offense, looks for a Frankensteiner but Savannah blocks it and its a Speed Striker vs Powerhouse exchange where Lee just tries to stick and move while Savannah picks a few spots to dig in and counter with a big Lariat.

Savannah looks for her Full Nelson Bomb but Lee slips it with the Arm Drag counter, Savannah tries to turn around to run Lei Ying over and instead Savannah eats Thunderstuck (Trouble in Paradise) for the win.

It’s very shoehorn feeling to just have Xia say that Lei Ying was injured when it’s not like commentary even mentioned it (maybe because of Chris Bey’s legit injury) but, I’m just glad to have Lei Ying back.

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The Northern Armoury Gauntlet Match: Northern Armoury vs Mike Santana

Santana comes out first, the jabronis come out second without Josh. So we all know this isn’t going to matter until Josh shows up. This is like a Pokemon Gym but the Junior Trainers are inept morons with the skill set of a level 14 Magikarp.

Jabroni one tries to do death by 1000 cuts, Santana no sells all of his offense even with cheating, he tries some kind of Ripchord Rainmaker but Santana turns it into a Spin the Block and dude is dead. Santana beats Jabroni number 1, bald one is second…and he’s gonna do nothing worth talking about either. Remember I said I wouldn’t learn these two morons names because they are portrayed as nobodies, so no reason for me to care.

Bald Jabroni is so underwhelming we go to commercial, thank you Commercial Jesus, I didn’t want to watch a Jobber do useless things for 3 minutes to get blown up in a 20 second flurry from Santana. We come back, Santana tries for the Rolling Buck 50 but Bald Jabroni catches him into a Crucifix Bomb, but Santana powers out, Buckle Bomb, Reverse Powerbomb and Sitout Powerbomb puts the Jabroni to bed. Josh’s music hits again and he slowly walks down the ramp and looks dismayed.

Josh just has the nerd mug Santana after the bell, so its a three on one gang attack, Josh is DQ’d, so Santana technically wins. Josh punctuates the beatdown with a C4 Spike and then grabs his Headgear back from Santana. Lame finish, but when it involves two nobodies, I don’t think anyone is surprised.

The Good Hands vs The Rascalz

Wentz and Hotch start, Wentz dog walks him quick with a Tornillo out of the corner and then a little ACS Rush homage to the Machine Guns. Trey with a few shots, tags back in Wentz but a shortcut gives the Job Hands an opening. Granted, I like the Good Hands for their position in the card and they’re just a good classic heel team. They bait out Trey to distract the referee and then Double Crotch Standing whilst Wentz is in the Tree of Woe. Skyler tries to keep the pressure up, throws him into the ropes, Wentz runs by Skyler, Lethal Injection! Simultaneous tags and Trey takes out everyone, hangs Hotch on the middle rope and does this Cartwheel Spinning Rope Assisted DDT thing. It looked cool, that’s all that matters.

Skyler manages to dump Trey out, they double up on Trey, Hotch hits a Splash for two and then Wentz stops the Good Hands’ momentum with the Back Handspring Knee Lift into Feed ‘Em To The Lions!

The finish was never really a question, at least this was kinda fun coming off some awkwardness and a poorly booked gauntlet match.

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X Division Championship: Moose (c) vs Andrew Everett

Moose comes out to say he’s going to unveil a new belt a Genesis because he thinks the current X Division title is garbage. Andrew Everett randomly comes out to literally no reaction, tries to say he’s X Division and Moose ain’t the face of shit. Moose kicks his head off in what looks like Neon Green Crocs (they’re sneakers, they just look silly as hell). Moose calls for a referee and makes an impromptu title match.

Skywalker gets in a couple shots at best before Moose just has his way with him. Single Arm Powerbomb from the Buckles to the apron, another Apron Bomb, goes into the ring, Last Ride and puts a foot on his chest, easiest duel of his life. Moose wins in street clothes and barely breaking a sweat.

Jordynne comes out to call out Tessa, amusingly says that Tessa should be afraid that she has a live mic, but she won’t stoop to her level. Says a few things and then Tessa comes out of the crowd, they brawl for a little bit until broken up by security and we go to commercial.

Rhino & Joe Hendry vs The Kaiba Boys (Ryan & Nic Nemeth)

Points to the real ones who understand the Kaiba Boys reference. Oh and Kaz comes out to commentary during the commercial break.

Ryan and Rhino start, Ryan powders, plays coy and then tags in his big brother Seto, I mean Nic. Rhino turns around Nic’s early attempt at a Headlock with Arm Wringers, Should Tackles and then he eats a Dropkick from Nic. Ryan tags in, Double In and Out Wringers into Short Clotheslines for a near fall. Rhino quickly flips the script on Ryan, shoves him into his corner and tags out to Joe. Joe gets one Knife Edge Chop and then tags out, they take turns tagging in and out for Chops, Ryan tries to fire against Hendry, lays in a Chop of his own and Hendry no sells it. Lays out Ryan, Ryan tries to get away from Hendry, run the ropes and eats another Shoulder Tackle. Hendry lifts up Ryan for the Stalling Suplex as he also decides to walk around the whole ring with Ryan inverted, just toying with him. Stalling Suplex connects, Hendry tags out and Ryan turns things around Rhino pretty quick and tags out to Nic.

Nic with some of his more signature offense, Rude Awakening, Shot to the Heart Elbows, but tags back out to Ryan. Mokuba needs to get his reps in. Ryan chokes Rhino on the ropes and then tags out to Nic as they gang up on Rhino a little. Nic strings some offense together, looks for the FameASSer, but Rhino catches him, Powerbombs him and simultaneous tag time! Ryan gets dog walked early, Attitude Adjustment from Hendry, Nic tries to jump in literally, Hendry catches him, Sack of Shit, Kip Up and looks for the Standing Ovation on Ryan, but the thumb to the eye stops that. Hendry Cutter with a pinfall but Nic breaks it up. Belly to Belly from Rhino to Nic, Ryan stops Rhino from Goring Nic, so Ryan eats the Gore instead. Superkick from Nic sends Rhino reeling, Joe Lariats Nic to the outside, Standing Ovation on Ryan, Mokuba is a card.

Overall Score: 5/10

Potentially the dictionary definition of average. Some aspects of this episode were enjoyable, Xia Brookside, Lei Ying Lee, Raven, Joe Hendry, DeathMeat and KC Navarro existing. But plenty of other things to lull me to sleep or make me ask why, like why book a gauntlet match when we all know the jabronis suck and you just cock teased us with an immediate Josh DQ. Yes yes, “It sets up Genesis” – but wait – NO IT DOESN’T! It’s just like the SDL broken neck angle, there is no reason to promote a match happening just to bait and switch or ‘swerve’ the logic. It just comes off desperate because you booked yourself into a corner, and proves the booker is an imbecile.

And we didn’t get any whiny Ryan promos! How dare you ram it down our throats last week, and it was wonderful cringe, to just ignore it the next week. Stop with not knowing how to right cohesive stories. Christ on a crutch, did no one on the writing staff pass sixth grade? Or did everyone score less than a 1000 on their SAT? Because damn…I mean damn.

Write better.

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (1/9/25)

Hi, Guys~!

Published

7 hours ago

January 9, 2025

Steven Mitchell

This is (unfortunately) still the Ring of Jericho!

Still ROH World Champion after Final Battle, Chris Jericho returns to address The House of Honor, as well as what is next for The Nueve.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Trish Adora VS Harley Cameron; Adora wins.
Blake Christian VS Serpentico; Blake wins.
Beefcake Boulder VS Griff Garrison w/ Cole Karter; Boulder wins.
Billie Starkz VS Brittany Jade; Billie wins.
Rachael Ellering VS Queen Aminata; Aminata wins.
ROH Rewind: WOH Championship: Sumie Sakai VS HZK (Hazuki) w/ Oedo Tai; Sukie wins and retains the title.
MXM Collection VS The Dawsons; MXM wins.
ROH Women’s World Television Championship Proving Ground Match: Red Velvet VS Jazmyne Hao; Velvet wins and denies Jazmyne a title opportunity.
Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty VS The Gates of Agony; Shane & Lee win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Trish Adora w/ Shane Taylor VS Harley Cameron!

Shane Taylor Promotions is looking to take over all of ROH, and that means the AfroPunk has the Women’s Division in her crosshairs! Will Adora start marching towards the gold? Or will she feel the wrath of Harley Cameron?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally up. Harley and Adora circle, tie up, and Adora arm-drags Harley away. The fans duel, Adora swaggers, and then she and Harley reset. They circle again, tie up, and Harley waistlocks to then snapmare. Harley says, “Feel the wrath, baby!” Adora asks what the heck was that. They circle, Harley barely blocks a kick, and she spins Adora to a headlock. Adora powers up, Harley holds on, but Adora finally powers out. Adora drops down, Harley tilt-o-whirls and RANAS! Adora ends up in a corner, the fans fire up and Harley runs in, only to get caught!

Adora puts Harley up top but Harley ROCKS her back! Harley reels Adora in, TORNADO- NO, Adora stops the DDT to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Harley staggers up, into a BOOT! Adora smiles, says kiss this, then storms back up on Harley. Adora steps over to HIP DROP the arm, and the fans rally again. Harley goes to ropes, Adora waistlocks, but Harley fights the suplex. Adora still tries, and she still GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans boo but Adora pretends to not know why. Adora storms up on Harley in a corner, whips her corner to corner, then runs in, but Harley ELBOWS her! Harley runs up, but into a swinging BACKBREAKER!

Harley crawls away, the fans are torn, but Adora just salutes. Adora storms up on Harley, wrenches her, snapmares her, and KICKS her on the back! Adora clamps on with a chinlock, but the fans rally for Harley as she endures. Harley fights up, fires body shots, but Adora CLUBS her on the back! Adora Alabama Lifts Harley, brings her around, REVERSE NECKBREAKER STRETCH! Harley endures being turned into a pretzel, Adora drops it into a cradle, TWO! Harley escapes but not for long as Adora gets the arms. Adora KNEES Harley in the back for that motorcycle stretch! Adora claps and the fans rally up.

Harley endures, fights up, and she powers up to turn things around! But Adora turns it back! Then she waistlocks, but Harley switches! Adora switches, Harley switches, and the fans cheer! Harley ripcords, ducks a roundhouse, and she hits a BIG back suplex! Both women rise and the fans fire up! Harley runs corner to corner, but Adora puts her on the apron! Adora grabs Harley, but Harley SMACKS Adora off buckles! ROUNDHOUSE! Harley jumps in, dodges Adora to KICK, KNEE, and ENZIGIRI! Adora staggers, Harley fires up and runs, SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Adora survives #HarleyPotter, then ducks a kick!

Harley fights the waistlock, but Adora still GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Harley survives but Adora is right on her! Adora scoops but Harley fights free! Harley shoves Adora away, then slips around her, sunset flip! Adora rolls free, roars, and LARIAT TUBMAN!! Cover, Adora wins!

Winner: Trish Adora, by pinfall

The wrath of Harley Cameron was not felt but conquered, and The Infantry shows up to celebrate with their teammate. Will ROH soon belong to STP?

AEW Stories presents Nigel McGuinness: The Road Less Traveled.

Learn all about the life of the ROH legend, both from those who know him, and from the man himself. Available now On Demand on Honor Club!

Billie Starkz VS Brittany Jade!

In quite the twist, Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths is still Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths because the Fallen Goddess has only grown more erratic. Athena dumped Lexy Nair to keep Billie under her thumb, will Billie even be able to focus on her own success? Or will Charlotte’s #SadHooligan take advantage of Billie’s dilemma?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and Billie circles with Brittany. They tie up and go around, and Billie puts Brittany on ropes. Billie lets off to whip but Brittany reverses. Billie reverses back to send Brittany to a corner. Billie runs up, Brittany dodges, but Billie goes up and around to arm-drag and lateral press! Cover, ONE, and Brittany ghost pins! ONE and Billie SUPERKICKS Brittany down! Brittany flounders to ropes, Billie storms up and Billie fires forearms! Billie whips, ELBOWS, and KNEES Brittany to then LARIAT! Billie flexes and fans cheer, but Brittany flounders to a corner.

Billie storms up but Brittany fires shots. Billie BOOTS Brittany, reels her in, and snap suplexes! The fans cheer while Brittany flounders. Billie seethes, then she stalks Brittany to a corner. Billie snapmares Brittany while fans duel, and then Billie KICKS Brittany in the back! Brittany writhes, but Billie gives her stomps! Billie tells the ref to back off, how very Athena of her. Billie mocks the booing fans, then she ROCKS Brittany. Billie whips corner to corner, runs up, but Brittany dodges! Brittany returns to SPLASH! Brittany keeps moving, blocks some boots, but the REBOUND KICK hits! Billie goes up, but Brittany UPPERCUTS!

Brittany climbs up to CLUB away on Billie, then hoists her up. But Billie slips under, goes for the Electric Chair Lift, only for Brittany to hold on tight. Billie manages to pry Brittany away from the corner, just to THROW her into the buckles! Brittany wobbles, into the HEEL KICK! Billie goes up, up, and SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, Billie wins!

Winner: Billie Starkz, by pinfall

Minion or not, Billie gets herself back on track. We know from WrestleDynasty that Athena didn’t win the International Women’s Cup, and is now going to settle things with Thekla at Stardom’s next event this Monday. Will Billie (not) be cheering on her Minion Overlord in her battle with the #WarB*tch?

Rachael Ellering VS Queen Aminata!

The ROH Women’s Division continues to power up as the Queen of Strong Smile takes on the Queen of Guinea, here in the Queen City! Athena’s on her “world tour” while Red Velvet will be on the Proving Grounds tonight, will the winner of this match be primed for a shot on the other side?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally as the two circle. The chant of “QUEEN! QUEEN! QUEEN!” starts up and Aminata shakes it up. Rachael tells the camera that she’s still gonna knock her head off. The two tie up, then Rachael waistlocks, then wrenches to a wristlock. Aminata brings Rachael to her knees, steps over, and gives her a twerk attack! The fans fire up but Rachael pushes Aminata away. Rachael jokes that the twerking wasn’t that good, but offers another handshake. Aminata takes it and the two reset. They tie up again, Aminata waistlocks, but Rachael pries the hold open.

Rachael wrenches to a wristlock and she WRINGS Aminata. Aminata rolls through, but Rachael runs her over! The fans rally and duel while Rachael dusts herself off. Things speed up, Rachael steps over the dropdown, and she deadlift gut wrenches Aminata! Aminata says don’t do it, but Rachael asks Charlotte if they should. The fans say yes, so Rachael GUT WRENCH PLEXES Aminata! The fans fire up and Rachael says, “SQUISH~!” But Aminata scrambles out of the ring! The fans boo but Rachael did give it away. Aminata takes a break to catch her breath, the fans rally for her, and Rachael patiently waits.

The ring count is 7 of 20 while Aminata paces. Rachael holds the ropes open, Aminata accepts the friendly offer, and the fans cheer as they reset again. The two tie up, Aminata waistlocks, then headlocks. Rachael blocks the takeover, then lifts Aminata back up! Aminata shifts sides, spins to a hammerlock, then back to the headlock. Rachael slips out the back to waistlock and SLAM! Rachael runs, BASEMENT BOOT! Cover, TWO! Rachael aims, “SQUISH~!” Rachael runs up and SENTONS! Direct hit and Rachael covers, TWO! Aminata toughs it out and goes to a corner, but Rachael runs up! Aminata BOOTS her first!

Rachael comes back, Aminata goes up and over, then Aminata ROCKS Rachael! And mule kicks! Aminata climbs up, and she rains down fists! The fans count, and Aminata stops at 9 to shimmy and shake, before TEN! Aminata then sits Rachael down, and starts up the clap, slap slap! The fans join in, Aminata runs side to side, BOOT WASH! Aminata grins while she sits on the apron, having gone through Rachael! Aminata then drags Rachael to a cover, TWO! Rachael survives but Aminata drags her to center. Rachael fights but Aminata goes for legs. Rachael reels her in for a roll-up, TWO! Aminata runs up, into an ELBOW!

Aminata gets mad now. Aminata runs up, Rachael dodges and comes back, to UPPERCUT! The fans fire up and Rachael reels Aminata in. Aminata wrenches out, QUEEN’S CROWN HEADBUTT!! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Aminata gives Rachael a kiss on the forehead for her Code of Honor show of respect. But will no one keep Aminata from the gold in the New Year?

ROH Rewind: WOH Championship: Sumie Sakai VS HZK (Hazuki) w/ Oedo Tai!

Speaking of championships, we’re taking it back to the early days of the “Women of Honor” Division! And to honor Sumie Sakai’s retirement match this Saturday as part of NJPW Battle in the Valley, we watch one of her instant classics with Stardom’s Wildheart!

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, but there’s no Code of Honor. HZK slaps Sumie’s hand away then swings on her, but Sumie ducks to Mongolian chop! The bell rings and Sumie is already fired up. She whips but HZK reverses to throw her down by her hair! There’s that new found edge from joining Oedo Tai. HZK picks Sumie up and throws her to a corner. She gets the fans into it as she claps while scraping her boot into Sumie. HZK then runs for the corner to corner for another boot wash! Sumie ends up outside the ring but HZK fetches her. She throws Sumie into barriers while Oedo Tai lurks.

HZK scoop slams Sumie right to the floor mats! She then stares down a fan, and flips him off! HZK drags Sumie up to throw into another barrier, then puts her back in the ring. HZK runs and dropkicks Sumie back out! Fans fire up as HZK climbs up and takes aim. HZK leaps for a SUPER SENTON! Direct hit! The young upstart is in control while we go to break.

ROH returns and HZK grinds Sumie with a headlock. Sumie gets free but not for long, as HZK uses body scissors to roll Sumie around! HZK stops to make it a cover, TWO! Oedo Tai knows HZK was close as she drags Sumie up. HZK prepares a full nelson but Sumie breaks out. Sumie and HZK trade forearms back and forth. Fairfax is on Sumie’s side as she gets an edge. HZK knees low, then runs, but into a back elbow. Sumie whips but HZK reverses only for Sumie to reverse back. Sumie gives an elbow then runs, for a big forearm smash! Fans fire up with the champ as she drags HZK up. She hits a Northern Lights with a bridge, TWO!!

Sumie rallies the fans up as she runs, but into a bicycle kick! HZK drags Sumie up, Full Nelson Slam! Running senton! TWO! HZK was close again, but she doesn’t lose focus. She runs in corner to corner for the back elbow, then climbs up for the tornado DDT! Cover, TWO! That was close but not enough. HZK drags Sumie up but Sumie counters to a small package, TWO! Code Breaker outta nowhere from HZK! Both women are down but the fans are fired up. HZK stands first and drags Sumie over. She climbs up again, and fans rally up. She jumps, but her senton flops as Sumie rolls away. Sumie fires up now as she takes aim.

HZK stands and Sumie runs in for a modified shining wizard! Sumie keeps going, swinging fisherman neckbreaker, the TJ Special! Cover, TWO!! Sumie was super close, but she’s not done yet. She climbs up top, but HZK stirs. Sumie waits and the fans fire up, for a big missile dropkick! Sumie then gives HZK the swinging knee. HZK slumps out of the ring, but Oedo Tai goes to her side. Sumie climbs up, to SUPER Crossbody onto them all! Fans are thunderous while Oedo Tai is reeling. Sumie drags HZK back up and in, then drags her back up while fans chant “This is Awesome!” Sumie hits the Fisherman Buster! Cover, TWO!

HZK is young but she has heart beyond her years. Sumie’s fine with that, as she drags HZK up again. Dragon sleeper but HZK slips out. HZK kicks but Sumie blocks to double stomp. Sumie climbs up now, but HZK crawls over. They brawl and a headbutt knocks HZK down. HZK gets back up to kick Sumie’s legs out, then she hits a DRAPING Code Breaker! Cover, TWO!? Sumie shocks everyone, and Hana Kanamura is pissed. She argues with the ref, but here comes Kagetsu! HZK holds onto Sumie while Kagetsu throws a kick, but Sumie ducks and the kick hits HZK! Sumie gives Kagetsu a big saido suplex, then drags HZK up. Smash Mouth! Cover, Sumie wins!

Winner: Sumie Sakai, by pinfall (still WOH Champion)

The Ray of Sunshine survives the shadowy trio of Oedo Tai to remain the first and only WOH Champion! And with this Saturday being the last match, will Sumie ride off into the sunset? Or will she be left in darkness after teaming with… The House of Torture?!

ROH Women’s World Television Championship Proving Ground Match: Red Velvet VS Jazmyne Hao!

The Chef knows LEGIT Leyla wants a rematch to clear the controversy from Final Battle, but that’s on the backburner. Right now, Velvet is looking to #StirItUp, but will she be serving up another L? Or will The Dragon of Malice burn her biscuits?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock. Velvet and Hao circle, tie up, and Hao shoves Velvet! Hao flexes, the fans are torn, but Velvet dusts herself off. The two circle again, the fans rally, and Velvet dodges to waistlock. Hao switches, Velvet wrenches to hammerlock, but Hao switches that onto Velvet. Velvet fights around, Hao holds on, but Velvet makes it to the ropes. The ref counts the break, Velvet protests, but Hao lets go. Velvet and Hao reset, tie up, but Velvet kicks low! Velvet CLUBS Hao, bumps her off buckles, then bumps her again. Velvet fires a body shot, but lets off as the ref reprimands.

Velvet comes back to BODY SHOT again! Velvet bumps Hao off buckles, stomps a mudhole in, then walks it dry. The fans are torn but Velvet struts back to the corner. Velvet digs her boots in, asks the fans why they’re mad, then says they’re just trash. Velvet lets off as the ref counts 4, then she brings Hao up. Hao breaks free to ROCK Velvet! Hao ROCKS, BODY SHOTS, and ROCKS Velvet again! Velvet CLUBS Hao in return, then brings her around. Velvet whips, Hao reverses, but Velvet grabs ropes! Velvet drop toeholds Hao onto ropes, then runs to DOUBLE KNEE Hao in the back! Velvet soaks up more heat before she goes back to Hao.

Velvet gets herself a taste, mocks the fans, tells ’em to “SUCK IT!” then runs up on Hao. Hao BOOTS Velvet down! Hao goes up, up, and CANNON- FLOPS! Velvet dodges to then DECK Hao! Cover, Velvet wins!

Winner: Red Velvet, by pinfall (denies Jazmyne Hao a title match)

Hao didn’t just get knocked out, she got cooked! Will Red Velvet be red hot when Leyla tries to take another bite out of her?

QT Marshall speaks.

He tells the cameraman, “Hey, c’mere. It’s just you, right? No Lexy? Ever since I took that selfie at Worlds End with Lexy, she hasn’t left me alone. And I get it. For the first time in her life, she went viral. And y’know what they say? You never forget your first time. Now everyone wants to know what QT Marshall’s been up to, and for everyone living under a rock, last week on ROH Television, I took Komander to the ten minute time limit in the Proving Ground, and earned myself an ROH Television Championship match.” Everyone wants to know why “a big guy” like QT is going after a “little luchador” like Komander.

It’s simple: QT was the AAA Latin American Champion last year, when people didn’t even know who Komander was! QT reveals he’s wearing his AAA merch: Born In America, Made In Mexico. People wanna know what happens next week when QT steps to Komander for the ROH World TV Championship, and that’s also simple: you’re looking at the NEW ROH World TV Champion, Q T Marshall! QT smiles, but will he bring the DOOM~ to the Commander of the Skies? Or will Komander deflate that ego before QT’s head is too big for the door?

Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty VS The Gates of Agony!

There is some history here, as Shane Taylor Promotions circa 2022 saw Bishop Kaun as the right hand man of Big Bad Shaney T. However, things change over time, such as management and allegiances. But while STP has rebuilt itself, the Cameroonian Prince & the Samoan Lion have found themselves all on their own. Can Shane convince Kaun to come back into the fold? Or will Kaun & Liona close the gates on the past?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the teams sort out, and after Shane demands STP gets the camera-right corner, he lets his new right hand man step to the old. Kaun and Lee circle, tie up, and Kaun powers Lee back to ropes. The ref counts the break, Kaun lets go cleanly and offers Lee to step away. Lee and Kaun reset, the fans rally up, and the two tie up. Lee wrenches and hammerlocks, but Kaun trips Lee! Lee avoids a Stretch Muffler, as well as a headlock, then he wrangles Kaun. Lee traps an arm, flexes on Kaun, and Shane says that’s the BEST Pure Champion! Kaun fights free, Lee eggs him on, then Lee dodges.

Lee trips Kaun and has a REAR NAKED CHOKE! Kaun fights it, but Lee shifts to a GEDO CLUTCH! TWO, Kaun ducks a kick. Lee drops down, hurdles over, but Kaun shoves him. Kaun hurdles, then dodges Lee to ELBOW him down! The fans fire up as Kaun builds up power, to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Kaun brings Lee up, wrenches, but Lee kicks free. Lee rolls back, Shane tags in. Kaun turns to Liona, but Shane shouts at Kaun, “Don’t even think about being a little b*tch and tagging him! You in here with the general, dawg!” The fans rally, Shane tells Liona to shut up, then he circles with Kaun.

Shane and Kaun tie up, Kaun headlocks, but Shane powers up and out. Kaun RAMS Shane but Shane shakes his head. Shane dares Kaun to do that again, so Kaun runs, but Lee gets a cheap shot in! Kaun DECKS Lee, dodges Shane, but the SOUTHPAW finds him! Shane eggs Kaun on, drags him up, and puts him in a corner. Shane says Kaun isn’t on the same side anymore, he’s on the other side. Shane CHOPS Kaun, but Kaun gets in Shane’s face! Kaun dares Shane to hit him again, so Shane says okay! Shane ROCKS Kaun! Shane eggs Kaun on, then he drags him over. Tag to Lee, STP mugs Kaun.

Lee drags Kaun up, wrenches and snapmares, then steps over to trap an arm. Lee soaks up the cheers and jeers, grabs the other arm, but Kaun fights it! The fans rally, Lee pushes on the shoulder, and then he bends the fingers! Lee twists the wrist, then reclines back on that arm! Kaun endures, ends up in a cover, TWO! Kaun escapes but Lee clamps on a facelock. Kaun fires body shots and the fans rally up. Kaun powers out to CHOP, CHOP, but Lee wrenches! Lee traps the arm to TWEAK it! Tag to Shane, and STP mugs Kaun again. Kaun ROCKS Shane, ELBOWS Lee, then fires more shots on Shane!

Kaun kicks, Shane blocks and SHOVES Kaun, then KNEES him down! Shane drags Kaun to a cover, but Liona breaks it! Shane tells Liona to get back, then he talks trash on Kaun. The fans continue to rally, and Shane brings Kaun up. Kaun throws elbows and body shots, then a CHOP! Kaun roars, but Shane ROCKS him again! Then URENAGE! SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Kaun stays in this but Shane tags Lee. STP stands Kaun up so they can mug him more. Lee wrenches the arm, bends the elbow, then ELBOW BREAKER! Lee whips Kaun, Kaun ducks ‘n’ dodges, then DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide!

The fans rally up while both men are down. Lee and Kaun crawl while the standing count starts. Hot tag to Shane, and then hot tag to Liona! The fans fire up as the big men RAM each other! “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Shane and Liona shift to LARIATS, “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Liona gets the edge as he holds Shane up for LARIAT after LARIAT! But then Shane ROCKS Liona! Shane shouts, “Meat that, boy!” Shane then bobs ‘n’ weaves, HEADBUTTS, but Shane’s the one that wobbles! Liona roars to HEADBUTT back! Liona fireman’s carries, SAMOAN DROP! The fans fire up with Liona as he storms around.

Liona calls to Kaun but that lets Shane get away. Lee sneaks a tag while Liona tags Kaun. The Gates set up in corners, the fans rally behind them, Liona HIP ATTACKS, and Kaun METEORAS! Shane flops but Lee drags Kaun out! Kaun kicks Lee away, then follows, but Lee dodges! Kaun tumbles, but Liona has Lee! Lee slips free of the scoop, but Liona bucks the O’Conner! Kaun returns, and Lee runs up, OPEN THE GATES!! Cover, TWO?!? Lee survives and the fans rally up! The Gates just reset, they get Lee up to CLOSE- NO, Shane DECKS Kaun! Liona dodges Shane to SUPERKICK Shane to the outside!

The fans fire up, Liona runs corner to corner and goes up, out, and CANNONBALLS onto Shane on the floor! Both big men are down, and now Adora runs out here? Why’d she wait to join STP ringside until now? Kaun short arm LARIATS Lee on the floor! Kaun drags Lee up, puts him in, but Adora is a decoy so THE INFANTRY can run back out here! Dean & Bravo trip Kaun and drag him to the apron, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Adora stops distracting the ref so he can see Lee’s O’Conner BRIDGE! STP WINS!

Winners: Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty, by pinfall

The fans boo but what can anyone do when STP has a 5v2 advantage? They end the 18 match win streak the Gates of Agony were on, and Shane says there is a difference between running with him versus running against him! Shane says this STP is family, so will the family share all the gold in ROH?

Chris Jericho is here!

The Learning Tree, the Nueve, the ROH World Champion, the King of New York, storms out here into the Queen City wearing a new “I ♥ Chris Jericho” shirt, mic in hand. Jericho doesn’t look to be in a good mood, he looks as sour as “Bad Apple” Bryan Keith does. The fans boo but Jericho has them turn his music off. Jericho says this crowd is full of idiots! A bunch of North Carolina morons! Jericho was watching all of them, none of them were chanting for him during those matches! None of them were cheering for Bryan Keith during those matches! The fans boo, why would they? Jericho says all he was hearing before was “Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

They wanna chant “Rock ‘n’ Roll?” Well guess what! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express LEFT! Jericho saw ’em, too! And lucky they did, cuz if they came out here now, Jericho would whip BOTH their asses! If they were still here, Jericho would wipe the floor with them, then The Bad Apple would wipe the floor again! Wait, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express IS still here! Jericho is upset and confused to see Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton making their way out here, but Charlotte loves to see it! The tag team legends step into the ring, the fans chant “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!” but Jericho says cut the music! Nope, the music keeps going!

The music does fade so that the chants can come in louder. Jericho says, “Oh, really? You wanna chant Rock ‘n’ Roll? Well I HATE Rock ‘n’ Roll!” Does Jericho not realize the irony of that statement? The fans chant “FOZZY SUCKS!” and Jericho tells ’em to shut up! Jericho reiterates that he really doesn’t like Ricky. He isn’t a fan of Robert, either, but Jericho hasn’t liked Ricky since 1994! Ricky took Jericho’s food, his bags, and made fun of him! Jericho should kick Ricky’s ass here and now! The fans boo but then Ricky ROCKS Jericho! Robby DECKS Jericho, Keith runs up but into an ELBOW! Robby whips and BODY SHOTS, Ricky KNEE LIFTS!

The fans fire up as Keith & Jericho bail out of the ring! Rock ‘n’ Roll Express stand tall, and Ricky grabs the mic Jericho dropped to say, “All I wanna say is that Robert and I are glad to be back home in Charlotte, North Carolina!” The fans are happy about that, too, and clearly Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die! When and where will Ricky & Robby rock ROH again? Will this embarrassment only motivate Chris Jericho to take it to Dax Harwood this Saturday Night Collision?