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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (9/26/18)

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6 years ago

September 26, 2018

The NXT Champion returns to in-ring action! Will Tommaso Ciampa make Otis Dozovic respect him? Or will The Dozer surprise us all against the Psycho Killer?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Lars Sullivan VS Victor Worchak; Sullivan wins.
The Street Profits VS The Mighty; The Mighty win.
Kairi Sane VS Vanessa Borne; Sane wins.
Tommaso Ciampa VS Otis Dozovic; Ciampa wins.

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NXT General Manager, William Regal, heads to the ring!

For weeks, Regal has been investigating personally the matter of who attacked Aleister Black just days before TakeOver: Brooklyn 4. Regal explains that he’s closer to finding the culprit. But before he can say more, here comes the Undisputed Era! Adam Cole leads Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly on stage. “Week after week after week”, the same routine. Regal doesn’t do his job and pretends to be Sherlock Holmes. Aleister was taken out weeks ago, and is still out, and that’s on Regal. But that’s also in the past. Instead, Regal needs to protect his NXT Tag Team Champions from unprovoked attacks. Strong agrees, because what about the War Raiders? The champs shouldn’t have to worry about cosplay vikings. Kyle admits he feels unsafe.

And Aleister isn’t here. No one likes Aleister, but the fans do. Regal thinks it’s rather interesting these three interrupted his news about the investigation. And when it comes to sneak attacks– What is Regal implying? How dare he imply! The Era join Regal in the ring as they realize he’s changing the subject. He wants the War Raiders to go unchecked, and letting Ricochet do what he wants. What is it Cole says Ricochet is doing? Ducking Cole’s rematch! On top of that, Regal let Pete Dunne challenge for the NXT North American Championship first? Cole gives Regal a deal: Cole wants his championship rematch “right freakin’ now.” Fans like the sound of that.

Regal says Cole never asked before. Cole wanted Dunne to soften Ricochet up first. And then interfering in last week’s Champion VS Champion– Cole wants Regal to tread lightly. Regal says Cole tried to slip something by him, but he didn’t. Cole can’t get his rematch yet, it won’t be fair. Like when Cole robbed Dunne of his opportunity. However, Cole gets his shot in two weeks, against Ricochet AND Pete Dunne in a Triple Threat. Cole does not like that, but Regal lets the tag team champs have nothing to worry about. Because in three weeks, it will be Undisputed Era VS War Raiders for those NXT Tag Team Championships. Cole, Strong and O’Reilly just stuck their foots in their mouths and now must deal with the consequences, and that is Undisputed.

NXT Media caught up with Johnny Gargano.

While Johnny Wrestling is trying to find his way back from failure, his in-ring return will be against 205 Live’s Premier Athlete, Tony Nese. How does he feel about that? Gargano feels good, for the first time in a long time. But the last time he competed, he lost to Velveteen Dream. Gargano said he was sorry, but what about? Gargano apologized to the fans for how he was acting and how he was losing. He got his head right, and he’s seeing clearly now. Sometimes you gotta get knocked down low to stand up tall. Gargano won’t whine, cry or complain anymore. He returns to the man he was meant to be. Will Johnny Wrestling return to his former glory against the Cruiserweight Adonis?

But as Gargano joins up with Mrs. Wrestling, Lacey Evans comes along to see the happy couple for herself. Lacey is so disappointed that Candice LeRae insists on separating work from personal life. A real wife would fight along side her man, no matter what. Candice takes offense to both Lacey’s words and her touching Johnny, and snaps back. Will Candice make the Lady of NXT eat her words along with some fists?

Backstage interview with Velveteen Dream.

The Patrick Clark Experience is a bit annoyed he has to do this. Dream already stole the show time and again, so what’s left to talk about? Him beating Gargano? NO, he’s not talking about Johnny Failure, the man not here (Aleister Black) or the man that attacked that man, the NXT Champion. Wait, does Dream believe Ciampa attacked Aleister? Dream is not a snitch, but the writing is on the wall. Go read it.

Lars Sullivan VS Victor Worchak!

The Leviathan continues his path of destruction now that he’s back from his fractured jaw injury. He wrecked the Top One Percent for pointing fingers and then mauled Raul Mendoza just because he could. What hope does Worchak stand against him?

The bell rings and Lars starts swatting Worchak with big hands! Lars has Worchak in the corner and clubs away with forearms. He drags Worchak up to whip and pop up into a powerslam! Worchak backs off to a corner but Lars is on him with body shots, then a body splash! Lars throws Worchak across the ring, then back the other way! Fans do their best to rally for Worchak with “Let’s Go, Jobber!” but it does no good. Lars tosses Worchak a third time, and Worchak flops out of the ring! But wait, here comes EC3! EC3 attacks from behind!

Winner: Lars Sullivan, by disqualification

EC3 throws hands, but Lars picks him up! EC3 slips out to throw jabs while fans chant “NX3!” The Top One Percent clotheslines Lars out, but then gets caught by one big paw. He breaks free to jab away, then clobber Lars with a haymaker! Lars is furious but so is EC3. EC3 grins as he dares Lars to return, but Lars grins as he walks away. The Best Here, the Best There and the Best Anywhere seems to amuse the Mile High Monster. Will Lars have the last laugh when he crushes EC3 all over again? Or will Lars be the first of #VictoryAfterVictoryAfterVictory?

Backstage interview with William Regal.

Can he elaborate on the investigation announcement he meant to give? Regal says he’s narrowed the suspect list down but he still needs more information before he can name a culprit. But then he hears a banging and a rattling in his office. The door opens and it’s Nikki Cross! What was she doing in there? She doesn’t answer that, and simply says she wants to “play” with Bianca Belair again. He’ll consider her request. But then she again says she knows. If she means the Aleister Black attacker, then why doesn’t she say? No one knows what Nikki knows, perhaps it’s just her mania talking. But will she get to “play” with the Un-De-Fea-Ted EST again?

The Street Profits VS The Mighty!

Both teams want to be the best in NXT, and that’s just fine. But when Shane Thorne & Nick Miller cheat to win and then steal personal items of Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford, that’s a step too far. Will the #CurseOfGreatness make The Mighty kneel? Or will they steal a win along with those chains?

Thorne & Milller rub in that they have the Profits’ swag, so Dawkins rocks Thorne with a swift right! Miller tries to fight back but Dawkins is on him with furious haymakers. The bell rings, Dawkins whips Miller and drops him with a dropkick! Dawkins has Miller in a corner and fires off body shots. Then he hits the spinning splash! Miller knees low and tags Thorne in. The Mighty double whip but Dawkins shoves them into each other. Ford tags in and Dawkins hits a double bulldog. Ford then builds speed to FLY! Direct hit on Thorne! Then he dodges Miller to send him into steel steps! Ford puts Thorne in to cover, TWO! Ford is still mad over the chain theft, and tags in Dawkins.

The Profits mug Thorne then Dawkins looms over Thorne. Dawkins whips Thorne to a corner but Thorne boots him away. Thorne runs but into a lift and snake eyes. Miller distracts, Thorne dropkicks! Thorne puts Dawkins in his corner to throw hands. Miller returns and tags in, and The Mighty mug Dawkins. The Mighty put Dawkins back in their corner and Miller back suplexes Dawkins down. Fans rally up while Miller covers, TWO! Dawkins crawls for his corner but Miller keeps him back. Thorne tags in and Miller whips him in for the forearm smash. Thorne gives Dawkins a European Uppercut, but Dawkins fires off forearms and elbows. Dawkins dodges, hot tag to Ford!

Ford rallies with stiff lariats on both Mighty. He builds speed, sunset handspring to clothesline Thorne out and calf kick Miller! Ford runs but is put on the apron. He dodges and elbows Miller then jumps over Thorne, only to be put into the post! He stuck between the post and steps, Thorne dropkicks the steps into Ford! Miller fetches Ford and drags him up into the ring. Miller drags Ford around to go after the damaged leg. Tag to Thorne and The Mighty work that leg over together. Thorne toys with Ford then drags Ford up. Fans rally but The Mighty work together again as Miller tags in. The Mighty mug then double leg sweep. Thorne penalty kicks, Miller clotheslines, cover, TWO! Miller puts on a modified deathlock!

Fans and Dawkins rally while Ford endures. Ford gets mad as he chops away on Miller. Miller wrenches but Ford chops! They’re separated but Miller grabs a hand. Ford breaks free from that but Miller chop blocks him! Miller drags Ford back, Thorne tags in and he stomps away on Ford. Thorne has Ford in a corner to uppercut and kick. He runs back in but Ford dodges! Thorne misses an elbow drop, too, and Ford crawls to the Profits’ corner. Miller runs in but is sent back out! Thorne grabs Ford’s leg, but Ford keeps reaching. Thorne swings but misses, double clotheslines take both men down! Fans rally up as Ford stirs. Thorne follows but Miller goes after Dawkins. Dawkins shoves Miller, Ford lands out of the back suplex but his leg buckles! Jackknife cover while Miller anchors Dawkins, The Might win!!

Winners: The Mighty, Shane Thorne by pinfall

Another match, another win won by sneaky tactics! The Mighty get away with the victory and the chains, will the Profits ever get those back?

Kairi Sane VS Vanessa Borne!

The Pirate Princess celebrates her first birthday as NXT Women’s Champion, and it seems her present to herself is a match. Can Kairi continue to sail smoothly in her first reign? Or will the vivacious Vanessa very quickly spoil the birthday girl’s fun?

The bell rings and Kairi has the fans on her side. But Vanessa takes her captain’s hat and wears it mockingly, to then throw it down and kick it out! Vanessa says she’s The Vision, the star of the division. But Kairi is mad now. Vanessa shoves, Kairi shoves. Vanessa swings but Kairi blocks and counters with a takedown. Kairi ax kicks Vanessa, then whips. Vanessa reverses but Kairi comes back to counter the back drop. Vanessa kicks low and hits a spinning suplex, aka the Starry Night. Cover, TWO! Vanessa stomps Kairi out of frustration, but Kairi gets to ropes. The referee backs Vanessa off at 4 but Vanessa comes back to club Kairi down.

Vanessa puts Kairi in a grounded cravat but fans rally up for Kairi. Kairi powers up and fights back with body shots. She powers Vanessa to a corner and arm-drags her off. Vanessas runs but Kairi dodges. Kairi build speed and gets her satellite DDT! But she’s not done with Vanessa yet. She waits for Vanessa to stand so she can hit her down with double ax handles. Kairi runs and spears with the Intercepter! Fans fire up as Kairi matches the plank. Kairi runs and hits the Sliding D! Vanessa is down but Kairi climbs up. Kairi aims, anchors aweigh with the InSane Elbow! Cover, Kairi wins!

Winner: Kairi Sane, by pinfall

The Women’s Champion is still looking strong, but we all know she has the Queen of Spades waiting on the horizon. Speaking of, here she comes! Shayna’s appearance cuts the celebration short as she heads to the ring. She picks up a mic and says Kairi should celebrate while she can. The clock is running out on her reign. Shayna admits Kairi won in Brooklyn, and it hurt. She won’t take out her frustration out on Kairi yet, because the rematch is coming. Shayna promises to drown Kairi, drop the anchor and take back the title.

Kairi responds, “Ahoy, Shayna.” And okay, the rematch will happen. “At WWE Evolution.” The All Women’s PPV has its NXT Women’s Championship match all set! “And I will beat you again!” Will Kairi be the first NXT Women’s Champion to successfully retain at the first ever Evolution? Or will Shayna be the first woman to win the title there instead?

NXT Media caught up with Keith Lee.

The Limitless One has truly impressed since coming to Full Sail, and it’s clear what’s next. Lee wants opportunity, and gold, to be truly Limitless. Lee then runs across The Finest, Kona Reeves. Kona pretends not to know who Lee is, then claims there’s nothing limitless. But Kona is being rude, he introduces himself properly and offers a handshake. But then he takes it back. Kona knows Lee is new, but Lee needs to learn to wait his turn. Lee points out that Lee is turning heads, and The Finest is just the man with the Finest Set of Losses. If Kona wants to talk down to Lee, then how about this? They meet in the ring and maybe The Finest will have the privilege to #BaskInMyGlory. Kona finishes getting his hair done, but will he be The Finest Victory Keith Lee has since coming to NXT?

Tommaso Ciampa VS Otis Dozovic!

The Psycho Killer is the NXT Champion and is still suspected of being the man to attack the Embodiment of the End. Ciampa admitted to wanting to, but claims someone else did it first. The Dozer doesn’t believe, and he also doesn’t see what’s so great about Mr. Blackheart. Will Otis use the power of #SteaksAndWeights to squash the champ? Or will Ciampa make sure Otis never forgets to say his name with respect?

The bell rings while fans tell Ciampa “You Suck!” Otis and Ciampa circle and tie up. Otis throws Ciampa down and Ciampa gets up frustrated. Ciampa checks his jaw before kicking Otis low. He puts on a headlock but Otis uses his strength to lift Ciampa around. Otis powers out and runs Ciampa over with a shoulder. Otis whips Ciampa and runs him over again! He whips Ciampa corner to corner hard, and Ciampa tumbles out to the floor! Otis pursues and puts Ciampa back in, but Ciampa wants a break. Ciampa gets to a corner and back elbows Otis. He jumps up but gets caught by Otis! Otis spins around and around and around before tossing Ciampa. Fans chant “Steaks ‘n’ Weights!” as Otis fires up. Ciampa bails out before the Caterpillar can get going, so Otis has to pursue again.

Ciampa swings but Otis counter punches. Otis clubs Ciampa against the apron, then against barriers. He puts Ciampa in but Ciampa gets him in the facelock! Otis comes in and shovels Ciampa back out. Ciampa is reeling but Otis builds speed, to Caterpillar! Otis dares “Tomato Champus” to come back, but Ciampa stays back. Then Ciampa grabs a leg! He isn’t strong enough to trip Otis, Otis just stands on Ciampa! The ref counts and Otis backs off at 4, but then pursues Ciampa again. Otis lifts and snake eyes Ciampa off the apron. He picks Ciampa up again, but Ciampa slips off to club Otis in the head. Ciampa then throws Otis down by his hair! Otis hits the steel ramp while Ciampa goes back to the ring. Ciampa wants a count out win, and the ref begins her count.

Otis stirs at 5 so Ciampa clubs away on him with vicious forearms! Ciampa puts Otis back in the ring, only to drag him onto the apron, for that knee brace knee strike! Cover, TWO!! Otis survives, and fans fire up. Ciampa runs and hits another knee strike! Cover, TWO!? Ciampa can’t believe the resilience of this human tank. He turns Otis around, neckbreaker! But the Blackheart is not done, he stalks Otis to put him into a chinlock. Ciampa hops on for a sleeper hold, but Otis bumps him into buckles. Ciampa comes back for more, so Otis drops back for the backpack senton! Fans rally up and Otis drags himself up. He clobbers Ciampa with big forearms, then throws him to a corner for the shoulder tackle!

Otis tosses Ciampa across the way, then whips him to the ropes. Ciampa knees Otis but Otis lariats Ciampa! Cover, TWO!! The Dozer almost had a win, and Ciampa knows it. Ciampa bails out, not wanting any more of this. But then Otis’ pal, Tucker Knight, stands in his way! Ciampa turns around and gets run over by Ciampa! Otis puts Ciampa in the ring and splashes in the corner. Otis tosses Ciampa overhead! Tucker coaches Otis on as Otis hits another splash and another overhead toss! Ciampa rolls out again but Otis gives chase. They return into the ring, Ciampa gets the facelock but Otis trips him up! Otis drags Ciampa out for an overhead toss on the floor!

Ciampa writhes but fans fire up for Otis. Otis puts Ciampa in, then drops an elbow! Cover, TWO!! Fans keep cheering Otis on, and he prepares a powerbomb. Ciampa slips out and hides behind the ref, to then thumb the eyes! Ciampa tries to underhook but Otis powers him back. Otis walks into Ciampa’s boot, but Ciampa runs into the powerbomb!! Cover, TWO?!? Otis was so close, and everyone knows it. The fans are on Dozer’s side as he drags Ciampa into a drop zone. Otis climbs but Ciampa gets to an apron. And he catches Otis into the draping DDT!! Otis is groggy but Tucker encourage shim to continue. Somehow Otis returns, but Ciampa just gets him again, draping DDT! Cover, Ciampa wins!

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa, by pinfall

The Psycho Killer wins, or rather, survives! Otis was so close to bulldozing Ciampa, but Ciampa is champion for a reason. Ciampa has no contenders while the former champion, Aleister Black, is still out of commission. Will he reign unchallenged all the way through the Fall? Or will the Dutch Destroyer return to make Ciampa #FadetoBlack?

My Thoughts:

A quick but really good episode. The Aleister Black investigation takes a back seat this time as it’s used mostly to set up other things. A triple threat between Cole, Dunne and Ricochet seemed a pretty clear choice after the Undisputed Era ruined Champion VS Champion, so it’s great we’re getting it in a couple weeks. And it’s about time we get War Raiders VS Strong-O’Reilly. It’s a shame Bobby Fish still seems out of commission, but there’s a chance he’ll be used to help the Era retain against Hanson & Rowe. And with NXT War Games 2 on the horizon, I would love to see the Undisputed Era be forced into it again to go against Ricochet & Raiders and British Strong Style. There could even be a way to put the North American and Tag Team Championships on the line so that the winning trio gets all those belts.

I like the tie-in between Mr. & Mrs. Wrestling and Candice’s own Women’s Division concerns. Lacey Evans is clearly not above seducing Johnny away from Candice, and seeing Lacey VS Candice will be some good stuff while the two wait for the Women’s Championship scene to clear up. Same goes for Nikki Cross VS Bianca Belair round 2, those two can use their feud to jump Bianca up and send Nikki to main. And Kairi VS Shayna at Evolution, that’s going to be awesome. I’ll say it again: If we get to see the Japanese Strong Style women all victorious that night, from Kairi retaining her title, Asuka possibly claiming a title, and Io Shirai more than likely taking the Mae Young Classic, that would be some WWE (R)Evolution in action.

The Mighty sneaks another win, which is fine by their Heel personas. It’s too bad them as Faces didn’t work out, but maybe they’ll finally get their chance at titles once another team moves up to main. Keith Lee VS Kona Reeves next time will be an easy win for Lee, unless Kona starts cheating. EC3 VS Lars Sullivan is going to be great, they can just make that a Top One Percent slug fest, EC3 was taking it to Lars with those haymakers. Otis Dozovic really impressed against Tommaso Ciampa, but it’s still too soon for him to get a win over the top champion. Fans already love Otis, and Tucker is good enough, Heavy Machinery is another team that might have to wait until call-ups. Though, I wonder if this will bring about a Heavy Machinery split with Otis being the HBK to Tucker’s Marty Jannetty…

My Score: 8.5/10

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.2.2024

Under Siege is tomorrow! Yeah the card looks pretty awful, but maybe this Go Home will spice things up!

Published

3 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Andrew Balaz

Not gonna mislead anyone here, Under Siege looks nearly as bad as a Steven Segal film by the same name. Lots of useless tag matches, only really the X Division title to care about. It reminds me of a “Road to” show that New Japan does. Bunch of worthless matches with a few story wrinkles but entirely skippable.

Hopefully something crazy happens or the show is good enough to cover the bad card. But let’s hope something happens tonight to maybe create some reason to watch.

.@TheSamiCallihan debuts the first episode of #DMTV! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/OWrTeBtRZ6

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

Ratings:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin: Ali wins via 450 – **
Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich: Lish wins via Russian Death Device – ** 1/4
Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner: Hammerstone wins via Torture Rack – *
#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz: Ace wins via The Fold – ***
TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita: Grace retains via Juggernaut Driver – *** 1/2

Results:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin

Ali with a simple Headlock takeover, Bey fights back up and tries to create something with a rope run; but Ali gets the best of things with a Back Elbow. Ali gets cocky as Bey retreats to the corner, Bey turns things around quickly, lands the 10 Count Punches in the corner, Ali tries to fight back but Bey snaps off a quick DDT for a near fall. As Bey goes to continue the offense, Ali Drop Toe Holds Bey into the ropes neck first. Ali again, demonstrating some of the worst in-ring trash talk, Bey turns things around since Ali is running his mouth too much. Ali gets set in the Tree of Woe, Bey goes across to another corner and does a Coast to Coast Elbow Drop as Ali tries to sit up. Honestly, stupid looking since its obviously too coordinated. No one would stay half sat up just to eat an elbow.

While the move looked cool, I now care significantly less about what’s going on. Illogical spots just because “they’re cool”, should not be rewarded. Bey controls the match after the stupid spot, hits his Corner Uppercut Hip Attack, Ali tries to duck a few moves and create something but eats a Spinebuster for 2. Art of Finesse attempt, but Ali shoves him to the outside. Working back inside Ali goes for his Rolling Neckbreaker but Bey connects with a Roundhouse Kick to stop Ali in his tracks. Fighting Spirit spot, they run into the ropes, Ali has a bad Double Leg takedown that he tries to turn into a Cradle with feet on the ropes, but Ace pushes the feet off.

As security starts to move on Ace, Ali hits a Suicida, then Bey connects on a Tope con Hilo. Bey starts rocking Ali, hits the Kudome Valentine but Ali manages to pull himself under the bottom rope just enough to avoid losing. Bey climbs the corner, Ali German Suplexes Bey to the apron, Ali goes for the 450, misses, Bey goes to finish the match but the security get involved again, hit Bey with the flag and then Ali lands the 450 for the win.

I liked when the Security Guards were window dressing instead of mooks to cheat with. This just makes the matches dumber and significantly less interesting, especially when its nameless mooks and its not even a talent getting heat.

Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich

Dani starts strong and fast, forearm shots, lariats and a quick near fall sends Alisha retreating to the ropes to get some advice from Masha. Dani goes to attack Lish, Lish with a Drop Toe Hold, Masha takes advantage of the distracted ref and Lish hits a Satellite DDT and then taunts entirely too much. As Lish talks too much, Dani stands up and starts beating the hell out of Lish, Suplex into the rope assisted Blue Thunder Bomb. Dani goes for the Luna Landing, but Masha climbs on the apron, distraction happens, then Lish goes after Jody and the ref stays distracted with Lish. Masha slides into the ring, Roundhouse Kick into the Russian Death Device and Lish turns around for the win!

Sami’s little segment is aptly named DMTv since it feels like a weird hallucination or trip with the way he does stuff.

Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner

Am I supposed to care about this? Hammerstone looks like he’s chiseled out of granite and Deaner looks like he’s fished out of a trailer park. Hammerstone says a lot of how I feel that the Deaner schtick is pathetic. Deaner says he’s given the power to add a stipulation, Hammer says Arm Wrestling Match, Deaner wants a Sin City Street Fight. So we know what the crowd will pick. Christ this is so carny even Court Bauer blushed.

Deaner bonks Hammer with the mic, low dropkick, goes to grab a trash can lid and hits Hammer…but it just pisses off Captain Hammer. Stomps a mudhole in him, Irish Whip into a Back Elbow and Hammer deposits him to the outside to utilize the gimmick I would assume. This is going on much longer than it should, Deaner finds a chair, clocks Hammer once, goes for Twice, but this isn’t Kpop; so Hammer says no and hits him with a Backbreaker. Then Hammer hits him with a chairshot, 10 Count Punches in the corner, Sack of Shit, Deaner goes for the Ricky Morton lean against the ropes and sell to the crowd spot, but Hammer leans into him and starts using the chair again.

Deaner does his nerd Hulk Up, tries to call for a Body Slam but Hammer doesn’t move and drops the dweeb down. Deaner is back to the begging the crowd Ricky Morton spot…but the crowd doesn’t care since Deaner is a jabroni. Hammer tosses Deaner like a pizza ribs first into the back of the chair and just takes a few moments to revel in his handwork. Deaner fights back, lands a few right hands, tries to call for the Body Slam again like an idiot, gets Hammer half way and falls over so Hammer just rains down punches (can we end this waste of time please). Hellavator, I mean Nightmare Pendulum but Deaner floats over and lands the Scoop Slam onto the steel chair for only 2.

The crowd starts chanting for table, so of course Deaner obliges…this is going on so damn long. Hammer no sells the forearm, Vertical Suplex, goozle, and then Hammer Chokeslams Deaner through the table and calls to for the Torture Rack. Deaner is Rack’d and dead. ‘Bout damn time.

Like a Torpedo, Something is there…

Trent The Seventh and Ball Of Speed, alongside Broken Matt Hardy, are geared up to render The System obsolete tomorrow night at #TNAUnderSiege! pic.twitter.com/laEOlXayIc

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

I’m mad at myself that I popped for Ball of Speed. I’m not even sure why, but I like it.

"Can you please get fired?"

.@joehendry's live apology transformed into a new hit about @AJFrancis410! The "apology" song took things HIGHER than ever! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/6P7pDFbK3p

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it at least 3 dozen times, Joe Hendry is a treasure. Starting with a medley of the insult songs to lead into the Creed parody is genius. Odd apology, but I respect it. “Can you please get fired…”, such a great song.

#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz

Typical Junior style start with counters and some chain wrestling and then a quick tension spot where Trey slaps Ace and then they fire off on each other for a few seconds before they get broken up because its just a shmoz. Trey baits Ace to the outside, Up and Over but Ace lands on the apron and then Wentz picks the ankle as Trey feigns injury to distract the referee. Back Rake back into the ring and just insulting Knife Edge Chops at a deliberate pace. Commercial break happens and Trey is still in charge. Ace shoots the Double and turns it into a Jacknife Cradle for 2 but Ace is still visibly hobbled.

Trey tries to keep Ace grounded but he tries to fire up and Trey finds different ways to keep Ace grounded including a Running Bodyscissors into Full Mount. Kick combination rush from Trey as he goes for the Asai Moonsault to punctuate it but Ace gets the knees up. Short range Knee Strike, Click Click Boom, Corner Splash Seated Lariat spot into a Triangle Kick for 2! Ace looks to set up The Fold, Wentz distracts, Trey grabs tights! But Ace kicks out! Trey with the Backflip Back of the Head Dropkick. Bey levels Wentz and Trey is talking shit to the fans, Ace goes for the Crucifix Pin, but kicks out at 2.

Jackie Bryant Headlock Kick from Trey, but Ace blocks it. Triangle Kick misses, Ace tries to jump on him but misses, Cheeky Nandos, then Trey heads up but Ace cuts him off. They struggle on the top rope, Trey Bell Claps Ace, Ace tries to duck but Trey turns it into the Sunset Flip, locomotion float away, Ace Face Stomp into The Fold! Ace wins!

.@TheEricYoung and @Walking_Weapon make their intentions clear: they're walking into #TNAUnderSiege ready to take down @SteveMaclin and @FrankieKazarian! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/idI78rvsYJ

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

The Bald Bearded Canadians, good ole team BBC…wait…

TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita

They start off respectfully, which is what you expect since Miyu is well respected in this generation. A few Headlock Takeovers, Shoulder Blocks and finally Miyu drops Jordynne with a Switchblade Kick. Miyu goes to follow up, but Jordynne catches the kick and T-Bone Suplex gives Jordynne a near fall. Juggernaut Driver early, but Miyu counters, rams Jordynne into the corner, Triangle Kick from Miyu for 2! Cravat into Knee Strikes and then a PK to the spine keeps Miyu in control. Miyu lets Jordynne up and they trade strikes a bit, Jordynne’s arms prove to be a little stronger than Miyu’s legs, takes out the legs and then the Jackhammer on the floor from Jordynne!

Jordynne tries to roll Miyu back in, but Miyu continues to roll out to buy some space, Jordynne goes for a dive and eats a foot. Miyu looks for an Apron Death Valley Driver, Jordynne fights it a while but Miyu eventually gets her over and down on the apron for 2. Miyu with a Headlock Takeover, but both ties the other one up and the ropes save the awkward but effective exchange. Strike exchange number 2. Miyu no sells a few Scoop Slams and lands Round Kicks. Spinning Backfist and Round Kick connect simultaneously for both women to drop.

Jordynne charges, Pink Striker tries to block with the front kick, but Jordynne plows through with a Back Elbow. Kinniku Buster attempt but Miyu knows how to get away from that and fights off with Knee Strikes, Jordynne is rocked but fights back up and Avalanche Back Body Drop for 2! Jordynne no sells a Roundhouse Kick, Miyu no sells a Lariat then another kick from Miyu and a Back Kick to the face for 2. Skull Kick attempt, blocked, Juggernaut Driver out of nowhere to retain!

Overall Score: 6.25/10

The second half of the show was pretty damn good, but God was the first half useless. Hammerstone and Deaner went on far too long, that was dumb, it looked dumb, I felt dumb watching it. Ali’s match was garbage with the stupid spot monkey indie garbage spot. If I want to watch wrestling that makes less sense than Chinese Dramas with Hindi subtitles, I’ll watch AEW and have a stroke.

Thankfully, Joe Hendry got a good chunk of time, the Trey and Ace match was pretty good and overlooking the stupid run in after match stuff, the Knockouts match itself was pretty damn good. So the new bookers have really consistently done this stuff, where there’s a ton of overbooked stupidity, but they sprinkle in enough okay stuff to make me not completely lose faith. OH – and we do get Kushida versus Gresham tomorrow, so at least that strengthens the lackluster card.

Lets see if they ever figure out how to really book, or if they eventually go full TNA 2015.

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (5/2/24)

The Queen is chasing the crown!

Published

6 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Will the One and Only become the #1 contender?

Queen Aminata wants after Athena and the ROH Women’s World Championship, but she will still earn her way to a shot, starting with a match tonight!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

The Infantry VS The Outrunners; The Infantry wins.
Nyla Rose VS Camron Branae; Nyla wins.
ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown; The Kingdom wins and denies The Qrown a title match.
Toa Liona VS Jimmy Wild; Liona wins.
Six Man Tag: The Dark Order VS Adam Priest, Zicky Dice & Sean Maluta; The Dark Order wins.
Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz; Solo wins.
Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade; Aminata wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Infantry VS The Outrunners!

Captain Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo have had it with Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum! It’s one thing to use the same finishing move and rename it, but then The Outrunners’ new gear is camouflage, and they start using the Infantry’s catchphrases! Will Turbo & Truth get sent to Boot Camp? Or will Dean & Bravo be sent into Miami Overdrive?

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Who is this accompanying The Outrunners? Lazer Linda? So now they’re copying Infantry in having a female team member? Trish Adora steps into the ring to get a good look at Linda. Linda flexes on Adora, so Adora gives her a LARIAT TUBMAN! The Outrunners are upset but then Dean & Bravo storm up to throw hands! The ref reprimands but The Infantry keep throwing hands. Dean whips Truth and Bravo whips Turbo, but the Outrunners both reverse that. Dean and Bravo both dodge, then they both fake the Outrunners out! Those dropkicks get nothing, and then The Infantry DROPKICK The Outrunners!

The Outrunners bail out, The Infantry fire up and Daily’s Place fires up with them! The ref says they finally need to sort out, so Bravo falls back. Truth flounders in, the bell finally sounds, and Dean arm-drags Turbo around! Dean keeps Turbo from Truth, tags Bravo in, and then Dean wrenches while Bravo hops up. Bravo AX HANDLES Turbo’s arm, then brings him around to wrench. Tag to Dean, he goes up and AX HANDLES! Then the Infantry double whip, and double atomic drop, for a double HIP TOSS! The Infantry now mock The Outrunners, before the double FIST DROP! Turbo flounders away and tags in Truth!

Truth runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Then another DOUBLE FIST DROP! Cover, TWO! Truth stays in this but Dean storms up on him. Turbo distracts the ref, Truth pokes Dean in the eye! Truth blames it on the sunset, then bumps Dean off buckles. Tag to Turbo and the Outrunners mug Dean. Tag back to Truth, he goes up, BACKBREAKER, and then Truth winds up! But Bravo sneaks behind enemy lines to get Dean outta there, Truth’s knee drop turns into an accidental atomic drop! The Infantry then get in and TOSS Turbo! Bravo aims to PLANCHA! Down goes Turbo and the fans fire up again!

Dean brings Truth up, throws hands, then tags in Bravo. Dean scoops Truth, Bravo goes up, and they hit the BACKBREAKER and “Grenade” KNEE DROP! The fans fire up more and Bravo brings Truth up. Truth throws a shot but Bravo hits back. Bravo whips, Truth reverses, but Bravo gets around! Turbo tags in before the O’Conner Roll! Turbo runs up but Bravo dodges him to SUPERKICK! Turbo ends up on ropes, and Bravo ROCKS Truth! Bravo whips, Truth reverses and Turbo BODY SHOTS! Turbo BLASTS Dean, gets Bravo, and sends him into Truth’s BOOTS! Bravo staggers, Turbo CLAWS him on the back!

Tag to Truth and the Outrunners mug Turbo. The fans are torn, but Truth CHOPS Bravo in a corner! Truth spins around while the fans “WOO~!” Truth then storms back up, whips corner to corner, but Bravo reverses. Bravo runs up, but slides under as Truth goes up! Bravo then trips Truth, and asks if he should. The fans say yes, so Bravo YANKS Truth backwards into the POST! Bravo high-fives fans, but then Turbo FLYING AX HANDLES off the apron! Dean protests but there’s nothing he can do as Turbo puts Bravo back in. Truth drags Bravo over, tags Turbo, and Turbo drops an elbow! Cover, TWO!

Turbo drags Bravo up, tags Truth back in, and they mug Bravo with a big kick! Bravo sputters while the Outrunners flex. Truth whips, Bravo sunset flips, but Truth flails! Truth reaches for the literal sunset but Bravo finishes the flip, TWO! Bravo reaches for Dean but Truth trips him up! Tag to Turbo, and he drops down into a CROSSFACE! Bravo endures, fights up, but Turbo tags Truth. The Infantry get Bravo up, but Bravo BOOTS Turbo away! Bravo ELBOWS Truth, then ROCKS Turbo! And repeat! And repeat! Bravo runs, but into the DOUBLE HIP TOSS! The Outrunners shake hands and flex, DOUBLE ELBOW DROP!

Turbo BLASTS Dean, Truth covers, but Dean gets back in to kick it! Truth is upset but he stomps Bravo. Truth whips Bravo to the corner, then he BLASTS Dean again! Truth runs at Bravo but Bravo slips out to the apron! Truth hits buckles, Turbo storms up but Bravo dodges by going back inside! Bravo then slips out the other side, and Truth runs into Turbo! Bravo slingshots in for a STUNNER! The fans fire up as Bravo crawls for his corner, but Turbo grabs a foot! Turbo drags Bravo up, back suplexes, but Bravo lands out! Bravo avoids both Outrunners to hot tag Dean! The fans fire up as The Captain rallies on The Outrunners!

Dean fires haymakers and LARIATS! Then a back drop for Truth! The fans fire up as Dean runs in to give Turbo a FLYING BACK ELBOW! Dean goes corner to corner, blocks Truth’s boots, and puts him in ropes for an ENZIGIRI! Truth flops down, Turbo takes a swing, but Dean slips around to DDT! Dean kips up, the fans fire up, and they join Dean in an “OORAH!” JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, Truth breaks it! Truth TOSSES Dean out, but Bravo runs up! CARLIE CROSSOVER! Down goes Truth, but Turbo CLUBS Bravo! BIG back suplex! But Dean’s up top! FLYING SPLASH! Cover, Truth runs in, but Dean moves! The AX HANDLE hits Turbo!

Truth panics and apologizes, but then sees Dean! Truth wants mercy, but then he goes to poke eyes! Dean blocks those, bends those fingers, but Turbo CLUBS Dean down! The Outrunners shift into gear, MIAMI OVER- NO, Dean slips around and the BOOT hits Truth! Tag to Bravo and they get Turbo, for BOOT CAMP! Cover, Infantry wins!

Winners: The Infantry, by pinfall

Often imitated, never duplicated! The one, true Russian Leg Sweep Boot combo shines through, and that’s no cap! Dean & Bravo finally settle things with Turbo & Truth, will they march forward to settle things with The Undisputed Kingdom next?

Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker speak.

Cool Hand Ange tells Daddy Magic that things have been rather weird lately, to say the least. Not too long ago, Parker was on Rampage, going to make an announcement he told no one about, and the truth is, he was ready to retire. He felt he didn’t have anything left to fight for. Then he got the biggest news of his entire life, he found out he’s gonna be a dad! And if that doesn’t light a fire under your ass, then what does? So now, Ruby Soho is going to be at home, being a mom to their child, and Parker had to think, “What’s next?” Then he realized, there is a hell of a lot to fight for now, isn’t there?

Menard says how ’bout it? Ruby’s at home, nesting. Cool Hand Ange has priorities in order and Menard loves it! And tell ya right now, Menard has a problem with The Undisputed Kingdom. The ROH World Tag Team Champions, right? So how about this? They get the van, they pack it up, and they start taking a road trip! Van, train, airplane, who cares?! They’re heading to a certain place called The Promised Land! So get ready, boys! No doubt! Ever-Rise, 2Point0, X-JAS, will the next titles Menard & Parker go by be ROH World Tag Team Champions?

ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown!

Speaking of, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett are here to defend those titles! Or at least, make teams earn their way to a shot at the titles. Will The Kingdom check another team off the list? Or will Leonis & Maximus Khan be one step away from the crown?

The teams sort out, Bennett starts against Leonis, and the Code of Honor is kept. The bell rings, the fans rally up, and the two circle. They tie up, and the bigger Leonis powers Bennett to the corner. The ref counts, Leonis lets off, but Bennett kicks low! Bennett CHOPS, then brings Leonis around to ROCK him! Bennett stomps and CHOPS Leonis, then tags Taven. The Kingdom double whip, dropkick the legs out then Taven ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO! Taven throws down hands, stomps Leonis over and over, even at the ropes! Taven CHOKES Leonis, lets off, and the fans cheer as Taven tags Bennett.

Taven CHOPS Leonis, Bennett stomps and CHOPS, then ROCKS him again! And stomps, and ROCKS! Bennett ROCKS Leonis again, talks trash, then tags Taven. Taven CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Taven then reels Leonis in, but Leonis throws body shots! Taven CLUBS Leonis down, tags Bennett, and they bring Leonis in. But Leonis powers out, ROCKS Taven, then ROCKS Bennett! Leonis throws haymakers, then an UPPERCUT for Bennett! Then Leonis catches Taven to OVERHEAD SUPLEX him away! Maximus reaches out but Bennett whips Leonis into a BOOT! Bennett FOREARMS, Taven LARIATS! Bennett covers, TWO!

The fans rally and Bennett stomps Leonis. Bennett CHOPS Leonis, tells him to get up, then brings him to a neutral corner. Bennett ROCKS Leonis, brings him over, and tags Taven. Taven fires up Daily’s Place before he swings, but Leonis dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! Taven knees low, tags Bennett, and The Kingdom double whip. Leonis holds ropes, KICKS Bennett, then TOSSES Taven! Bennett kicks Leonis first, then reels him in, but Leonis back drops free! Hot tag to Maximus! Maximus rallies on The Kingdom with big LARIATS! Bennett runs up, Maximus dodges then URENAGES! The fans fire up with Maximus and he brings Bennett up.

But Taven springboards, KICK OF THE KING! Bennett BLASTS Leonis, Taven goes up! HAIL MARY PILEDRIVER!! Cover, The Kingdom wins!

Winners: The Undisputed Kingdom, by pinfall (denies The Qrown a title opportunity)

Taven & Bennett just showed The Qrown aren’t #NeckStrong enough, and now The Kingdom is moving on. But will they soon cross paths with Menard & Parker?

JD Drake speaks.

“You ever been lost? Lord knows I have. I’ve been lost for the last month. In light of recent events, my brain’s been foggy, I haven’t been able to articulate words, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. It’s showing up in my in-ring work, it’s showing up in my personal life at home. Hell, it’s showing in my bowling game at home, too. The other night during league, I asked myself, ‘Hey, where do I go from here?'” JD asked the lady cashier for change on $5, he only got back four bills. Three ones, and a $2! Yeah, a real $2, those still exists.

JD says his grandfather recently passed away, February of this year, God rest his soul, would put a $2 in every grandchild’s picture frame. JD once asked why he did that, he said it’s because they’re gonna need to talk to him one day, and this $2 was gonna be the message. Granddad would also say, when times get tough, you’ve got two choices: quit, or tighten your bootstraps up and get back to work. So while the Workhorsmen may not be a thing for the foreseeable future, time for JD to be a workhorse man. The Blue Collar Badass is gonna punch in, knockout, and give ROH a $2 ass kicking. Scrap Metal is ready to scrap, will he turn that $2 into championship gold?

The Iron Savages speak.

Bulk Bronson says, “Underappreciated. Underutilized. Undervalued. We, the Iron Savages, have been parading around like a circus act for an entire year, winning over the hearts of the ROH fans and keeping them all entertained.” Jacked Jameson asks, “Are we in any tournaments?” Bronson & Boulder both say, “No.” Are they on any PPVs? No. And y’know what? No more goofy savages, no more popping the crowd! Boulder says the adoration is not bringing them success. Time for the Iron Savages, yes, the Iron Savages, to live up to their potential! Jameson says frankly, fat morons and skinny idiots don’t deserve their entertainment.

They aren’t changing their game plan, it just means they’re done winning over “Low T losers!” They’re just gonna win. They’re sippin’ sauce, livin’ hoss, and EVERYBODY is going to #TiddyCity! Will these three start tearing their way through the ROH Tag & Trios Divisions until they’re sinking their teeth into titles?

Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz!

Aaron is tired of riding solo and going nowhere, so in order to get back in the good graces of Johnny TV, he’s gotta get that W back! Or in this case, he just has to get wins period! Will he be able to do that here at Daily’s Place where he became All Elite? Or will Serpentico’s human friend get his own great homecoming win?

Cruz gets the fans fired up as he offers The Code of Honor. Solo takes it, the bell rings, and then Solo kicks low! Solo DECKS Cruz, has him in a corner, and bumps him off buckles. Solo stomps a mudhole in, digs his boots in and laughs, but lets off as the ref counts. Solo brings Cruz up, snap suplexes, then smiles as he soaks up the heat. Cruz flounders, the fans rally, but Solo throws hands. Solo whips, Cruz ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! Solo flounders, Cruz keeps moving and he LARIATS! The fans fire up with Cruz and he brings Solo around. Cruz scoops to POWERSLAM, then fires up as he shakes the ropes!

The fans cheer as Cruz points to a corner. Cruz goes up, aims, and then FROG SPLASH FLOPS as Solo moves! GERMAN SUPLEX! Cruz springs up but Solo gives him the DREAMCAST KICK! Cover, Solo wins!

Winner: Aaron Solo, by pinfall

Solo makes sure Johnny TV saw that! There’s the first win, will he get more and more until he proves he’s TV Ready like Johnny & Taya?

Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade!

The One and Only African Woman Wrestler is an uncrowned queen here in ROH, but she is going to fight her way back up to her revenge! Will she be unstoppable as she chases down Athena and Billie Starkz? Or will this Renegade defy Aminata’s authority?

The Code of Honor is kept, the bell rings, and the fans rally for Aminata with “YES, QUEEN!” The two tie up, Aminata headlocks and she grinds Renegade. Renegade brings Aminata down, pops out the back and headlocks in return. Aminata endures, brings Renegade to her knee, and pops out the back to wrench, step over, and twerk attack! The fans cheer but Renegade is frustrated. Aminata hammerlocks, headlocks and hits the takeover. Renegade moves around, fights up, and powers up, only for Aminata to hold on tight. Aminata wrenches, Robyn breaks free and ENZIGIRIS! Then BACKSTABBER!

Aminata crawls, Robyn soaks up the heat and she kicks rocks before she runs up. Aminata puts Renegade on the apron, shoulders in but gets a DOUBLE STOMP for it! Renegade talks trash, kicks Aminata to the floor, then brings her back up to put her in the ring. Renegade brings Aminata up, reels her in, but Aminata turns things into a cradle! TWO, and Aminata runs up to LARIAT! Renegade gets up, Aminata LARIATS again! Renegade swings, but into a spin, snapmare, and PENALTY KICK! Back of the onion bag with that one! Aminata fires the fans up, runs side to side, and she DROPKICKS Renegade through ropes!

Aminata reminds us, she’s the one and only! But then we see Athena & Billie watching this backstage! Athena whispers something to Billie, perhaps some opening or weakness in Aminata’s game. Billie seems to concur while Aminata scuffs Renegade. Cover, TWO! Renegade holds on but Aminata brings her up. Alabama Lift, but Renegade sunset flips and high stacks! TWO, and Renegade swings, but into a wrench and facelock, snap suplex! Emphasis on the snap as Renegade flounders to a corner. The fans fire up and Aminata runs corner to corner, but Renegade ELBOWS back! Renegade runs in, gets around, half nelson FACEBUSTER!

Renegade sits Aminata up, runs and SHOTGUNS her down! Cover, TWO! Aminata is tougher than that but Renegade snarls. The fans taunt Renegade, “ROBYN SUCKS!” Renegade drags Aminata up, fireman’s carries, and swing into the DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Aminata stays in this but clutches her neck and back. Robyn is frustrated, but she drags Aminata up. Robyn DOUBLE CHOPS! Aminata is annoyed, but Robyn pushes her around. Robyn winds up, Aminata BOOTS the lariat, then DOUBLE CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again! And waistlocks, to GERMAN SUPLEX!

Robyn ends up in the corner again, and Aminata runs up, SWEET HIP MUSIC! But Aminata goes side to side to add the BOOT WASH!! Aminata says it is done now! She drags Robyn back up to HEADBUTT, Alabama Lift, and AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Athena & Billie are not happy with that result, they storm off. Aminata is not just ready, she is looking better than ever! Will not even The Fallen Goddess be able to deny The Queen her crown?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode of ROH, mostly because it was under an hour. Yes, I still skipped things but c’mon, it was obvious Nyla was going to win, as were Liona and The Dark Order. Great opener from Infantry VS Outrunners to settle their feud, and I love that the Outrunners went as far as to get a female member of the team to parody Adora, just as I was thinking they would. Great win for Infantry, they’ll definitely get back in the ROH Tag title conversation in time for the next ROH PPV. And very good Proving Ground match, good showing for The Qrown in their first ROH match. But even so, of course The Kingdom was winning.

As such, we got a really good promo from Menard & Parker. I really hope they get a strong showing here in ROH now that they’re teaming together again. And there’s still Maria wanting Griff & Karter going after the titles, there’s needs to be something big in the works for the ROH Tag Division. And really good promo from JD Drake. Granted, this is another case where Tony Khan does something in his booking/running of the company that kinda forces his talent into these worked shoot promos, what with Anthony Henry being released while he’s injured. But JD did a great job referencing that without having to say it, and I hope he gets going in the singles division.

Good promo from The Iron Savages to officially go Heel, but given the unified AEW & ROH Trios champs are also Heels, we aren’t seeing Bronson, Boulder & Jameson holding gold any time soon. Good match from Solo, but I was hoping he’d have to struggle a little longer before he could win and do what Johnny TV dared him to do. And then very good match from Aminata VS Robyn, especially with the detail of Athena & Billie watching. Aminata of course wins, and I would think she skips revenge on Billie to go right to the head of the snake. Aminata VS Athena will be a great match, and really should be the moment Athena passes on the torch as far as being ROH Women’s World Champion.