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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Live Results & Report! (9/18/18)
It’s the SmackDown After Hell in a Cell! Rusev Day failed to capture the tag titles, but can the Bulgarian Brute defeat Shinsuke Nakamura for the US title?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kofi Kingston w/ The New Day VS Cesaro w/ Sheamus; Cesaro wins.
- WWE United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura VS Rusev w/ Lana & Aiden English; Nakamura wins and retains the WWE United States Championship.
- AJ Styles VS Andrade “Cien” Almas w/ Zelina Vega; Styles wins.
- Asuka w/ Naomi VS Billie Kay w/ Peyton Royce; Asuka wins.
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Miz TV opens SmackDown!
The Most Must-See WWE Talk Show is back, and Miz ignores the boos as he begins. Before getting to his special surprise guest, there is some big breaking news! Super Show Down, it will be Daniel Bryan VS The Miz once again, but in a #1 Contender’s match! Fans chant “YES! YES!” because they are happy to see Bryan getting this opportunity. Miz is excited to have this opportunity for himself, because as he’s said all along, Bryan is not on his level. He is superior to Bryan. If you don’t believe him, Miz has won at Summerslam, at Hell in a Cell, and will finish it off 3-0 at Super Show Down! Then Miz will have something more deserving of his talents: facing either Samoa Joe or AJ Styles for the WWE Championship.
But tonight, Miz called in a lot of favors to get this very special guest who is rarely on SmackDown, but they make headlines when they do. Miz admits he’s a bit nervous to introduce and welcome back… his wife, Maryse! Yes, the Most Must-See Mother in WWE “returns” victorious with Miz after cheating to win their mixed tag match on Sunday. Not that these two would ever admit it, of course. They take their seats and thank each other for being here. Maryse is a mega star, overcome stereotypes and gave birth to a future star, but how was it to defeat Bryan & Brie Bella? Well Maryse is a much better athlete, it’s the truth, so Brie never stood a chance. Maryse says motherhood changes you. Brie’s heart wasn’t in the match. Miz agrees, Brie’s heart isn’t in loving Bryan, either.
Bryan has Brie because Brie hitched herself on the bandwagon and wanted to stay relevant. And then Bryan uses Brie to fight his battles for him. The marriage of convenience backfired because they faced a couple with real love and talent between them. And now that Maryse conquered Brie, what’s next? More breaking news! Tonight is Maryse’s last night on SmackDown. The fans LOVE hearing that. But why is it her last night? She has to go back to being mother of the century. Five months after giving birth and Maryse looks wonderful. Some women have had children 30 years ago and still don’t look this good. Miz insists fans not boo his wife, the mother of his child, but then he decides to treat fans like children. Here’s something to boo: Miz vows to destroy Bryan right here and now!
Miz is raring to go and he clears the ring of chairs. Here comes Bryan! Bryan has his own mic and tells Miz that he can talk about Bryan as much as he wants, but talking about Brie gets you beat up! The brawl is on! Bryan has Miz down and throws hands! Miz gets lose, but then gets dropkick’d into Maryse! Both Miz and Bryan are devastated by what happened. Medics bring out a stretcher, and Bryan wants to apologize. Miz gets a bottle of water for his wife while Maryse crawls to the apron. Fans aren’t sure what to make of this, but then Maryse grins and laughs.
Miz gets Bryan in the full nelson! But Bryan fights out! Maryse grabs his hair, but then Bryan dodges and Miz actually knocks Maryse down! Miz freaks out, and gets clothesline’d out! Fans chant “YES! YES!” with Bryan, will they be saying “YES!” down in Melbourne?
The New Day are on the hunt.
They carefully go through the backstage area, observing all the staff in their natural habitat. However, their real prey is The Bar, as Kofi Kingston and Cesaro go 1v1 next!
Backstage interview with Daniel Bryan
He managed to thwart the plans of the A-Listers, but how? It’s because when Miz calls Bryan out, it’s a scheme. Miz is a coward, so calling Bryan out meant something “disgusting” was going to happen. But not even Bryan expected Miz to fake his wife getting hurt. But in Australia, no tricks will work, because Bryan won’t just punch Miz in the face, he’ll punch his ticket to a title match!
Kofi Kingston w/ The New Day VS Cesaro w/ Sheamus!
Awwww~ Tulsa~! Don’t you dare be sour, clap for your still five-time champs, and feel~, the power~! The New Day proved there’s only room for one day. It wasn’t Rusev Day, oh no~. And what’s next is a defense of the W, W, E, world, tag, team, championships! Against The Bar in Melbourne. Everyone knows, crikey mate! What? Big E, stop. That was a terrible Australian accent. And maybe offensive. But the IIconics gave him permission. Oh okay then. But it’s the Celtic Warrius, and the Superior Manus. The latter is the alpha, given the size of his enormous a– Cesaro snags a mic, but Big E borrows Woods’. The word was “areola”.
The Bar mocks the New Day in their natural habitats: dressing up like clowns and recycling stupid jokes. But The Bar will finally elevate the SmackDown Tag Team Division, because these two don’t just set the bar, they ARE the bar! We go picture in picture as this match begins.
Kofi rushes Cesaro at the bell with a dropkick, then whips him corner to corner. Cesaro reverses but Kofi counters with a crossbody! Cover, TWO! Kofi speeds things up to lariat Cesaro down. He fires up with the fans as he tosses his shirt. Cesaro bails out to avoid the boom drop. He regroups with Sheamus, but Kofi builds speed to fake them out! Kofi enjoys himself in the ring, but then Cesaro grabs a pancake! And he tears it up with his hands! The Swiss Cyborg dares offend the flapjack, so Kofi wrecks him with a dropkick. Kofi puts Cesaro in the ring but gets a chop block! Cesaro stomps Kofi then wraps his leg around the ropes. Cesaro stops at 4 but stomps the trapped leg. He embraces the heat while he drags Kofi out for more stomps, and a leg whip.
Kofi crawls to a corner while clutching his leg. Cesaro stalks him, and rocks him with a European Uppercut. Cesaro puts the leg around more ropes but Kofi fights him off. Kofi sunset flips and gets the ocver, TWO! Cesaro boots Kofi right back down! Cesaro drags Kofi back out to drop an elbow on the knee. He wrenches Kofi’s leg in a toehold, but Kofi resists. Cesaro grabs one of Kofi’s arm, but Kofi uses his free leg to fight out. Kofi backs Cesaro off but onlya moment before Cesaro scoop slams Kofi. Kofi’s legs hit ropes, adding more damage. Cesaro drags Kofi up but Kofi slpis around to roll him up. TWO, and Cesaro dropkicks the leg out! We return to single picture as Cesaro drags Kofi to a Half Crab!
Kofi endures while Sheamus gest a selfie. Fans rally up and Kofi turns himself over. Kofi fights back, stands up, and hops onto Cesaro’s shoulders. Victory roll, TWO! Kofi rolls Cearo again, TWO! Cesaro blasts Kofi with a EuroUpper! Cover, TWO! The Bar keeps their cool because Cesaro still has control. Cesaro headbutts Kofi’s back, then drops a knee on Kofi’s knee. Fans rally for Kofi while he endures the knee wrench. Kofi fights back again, but Cesaro has the leg still. Kofi enziguris and gets free! Cesaro is dazed but he runs in, only to get boots. Kofi chops back with both hands, but Cesaro puts him to a corner. Kofi slips out to the apron to kick Cesaro back. He climbs up, but Cesaro dropkicks him down!
Cesaro climbs up to join Kofi, and goes for a super gut wrench. Kofi fights out and knocks Cesaro away, and jumps for the Tornado DDT! Cover, TWO! Both men stand up and Ceasro runs in, but is dumped right out. Kofi takes aim, bounces and slingshots to hit the senton! The New Day are so excited as Kofi gets Cesaro back in. SOS!! Cover, TWO!? Koif keeps on Cesaro, counters the EuroUpper into a backslide, TWO! Cesaro kicks out the bad leg! Cesaro Gotch lifts, Neutralizer! Cover, Cesaro wins!
Winner: Cesaro, by pinfall
The Bar gains big points in this newest battle between the two teams! If Cesaro & Sheamus can maintain momentum, can they make Melbourne the city where the New Day’s fifth reign ends?
Rusev and Lana talk backstage.
The Bulgarian Brute is ready to once again become WWE United States Champion with his match against Shinsuke Nakamura tonight. But then Aiden English comes along, and says he has a good feeling about tonight. That’s right, because English won’t be wrestling. Wait, how was Sunday English’s fault? Everyone has to pull their weight, and if that was his best, then it’s not good enough. Team Rusev Day is back on the rocks, and English is furious. English made this holiday what it was! This is all their fault, not English’s!! Oh, Lana heard all that… English tries to apologize, but Lana tells him to stop. Lana is telling Rusev everything. English panics, will he be able to mend this mistake?
Breaking News: Randy Orton is in the production truck!
He’s reliving all that he’s done to Jeff Hardy via replay footage. BUt what’s taking so long? Well it takes time to call up this much footage. And Orton reminds the staffer what happens if he messes up. The message is loud and clear. Orton has the video stop on the moment he slipped the screwdriver through Hardy’s ear gauge hole, and twisted it! Orton revels in the moment, but he’s clamping a little tightly on the staffer. He clamps around the man’s throat instead. Continue playing. Yes, there’s the twisting. Orton wants to know: “What do you feel when you see that?” Uneasy? Sick? It’s disturbing, yes? Yes… Do you know what’s more disturbing? Everything here will pale in comparison to what Orton does to his next “victim”. Something worse than a screwdriver twisting an ear?!
Backstage interview with AJ Styles.
The Phenomenal One is still WWE Champion, if by a technicality. Can he wrap his mind around how he almost lost the title? “After everything that Samoa Joe put me through, the worst thing that could’ve happened was that Samoa Joe walk out of the Hell in a Cell Pay-per-view as WWE Champion.” Styles admits that he got lucky, and a referee’s decision stands. Joe feels cheated, and maybe he was. But maybe it was karma. They’ll go one more time at Super Show Down, in a No Holds Barred Match! Anything goes, there must be a winner, and Styles realizes he got ahead of himself.
Tonight Styles faces Almas. Almas is good enough to win. The last time they were in the ring together, Almas pushed Styles to his limit. Styles goes to get his mind right, so that he can win tonight. Will El idolo capitalize on a distracted champion?
WWE United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura VS Rusev w/ Lana & Aiden English!
The Drama King’s comments aside, the Bulgarian Lion hopes to reclaim former glory by taking back the title he held when he was on the most dominant streak of his WWE career. Can Mr. Machka turn things around in this match against the King of Strong Style? Or will the United States of Nakamerica continue on through Oklahoma?
But before Rusev makes his way out, Lana catches up. She wants to tell him what English said, but Rusev just wants to keep focus. He even asks English to do the honors for his intro. English accepts, but Lana insists. Later. For now, the match is more important. English hears the fans chant and he begins. “There’s no time to waste, so let’s make haste. Say good-bye to the US Title, Shinsuke. Because there will be a new champion, and it’ll be on, Rusev Daaay~!” Rusev makes his entrance, the introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin!
Rusev manages to block a kick, but so does Nakamura. They circle, feeling things out. They tie up and Nakamura gets a waistlock. Rusev gets the standing switch while fans duel. Nakamura gets a wristlock, but Rusev reverses. Rusev reels Nakamura in for a shoulder, then another shoulder. Rusev kicks low then scoops, but Nakamura slips out. Nakamura kicks at Rusev’s leg, then dares him to “C’mon!” Rusev falls for it and runs into that knee. Nakamura has Rusev in the corner for BAD Vibrations. Nakamura whips Rusev but Rusev reverses to Northern Lights suplex! He doesn’t bridge, but he does gut wrench Nakamura overhead. Cover, ONE, but English and Lana are confident in Rusev.
Rusev pushes Nakamura out of the ring, and fans rally behind “Rusev Day!” Nakamura returns but Rusev is on him, only to get a hotshot! Nakamura slips back in to dynamic dropkick! Cover, TWO! We go to break while the champion has taken control.
SmackDown returns and Nakamura has Rusev in a facelock. Rusev endures while English and Lana bicker. Fans duel for Rusev and Rusev fights up. Nakamura knees out of the suplex and has the facelock. English gets on the mic to get the Rusev Day chants going stronger. Rusev scoop slams Nakamura down! Rusev catches his breath while Nakmaura slowly stirs. Nakamura runs in but Rusev boots him. Rusev blocks and counter punches on Nakamura. Nakamura dodges the hit body shots, but he runs into the pop-up knee! Then Rusev roundhouses and clotheslines Nakamura. Rusev rallies and roundhouses again! He runs in for the back shoulder, then the spinning heel kick! Everyone fires up with Rusev as he stomps the mat. Rusev aims, but his kick misses. Nakamura swings, misses, and gets a roundhouse! Cover, TWO!!
Rusev knows he’s close but it’s still frustrating. English and Lana keep the faith as Rusev fires back up. Rusev rams his shoulder into Nakamura’s body, then whips corner to corner. Nakamura dodges and roundhouses Rusev in the back. Nakamura stomps away at the ropes, scraping his heel off Rusev’s head. He hoists Rusev onto the top rope, for the Top Shelf Knee! But it hits buckles as Rusev dodges! Rusev goes to suplex Nakamura out of the ring, but Nakamura holds on and lands on the apron. They brawl out there now, and Rusev wants a back suplex. Nakamura holds ropes for dear life, then rakes the eyes! Nakamura hops up, for a flying knee!
They both hit the floor but Nakamura puts Rusev into barriers. Nakamura puts Rusev in, and takes aim from the corner. Fans fire up both ways, but MAHCKA KICK outta nowhere! Lana and English are at a fever pitch, but Rusev is too tired to cover. Rusev stirs as the fans are thunderous. Rusev stands, English tells Rusev to “CRUSH!!” Seriously? Calm down, English. But wait, Nakamura rolls Rusev up! Nakamura wins!!
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by pinfall; still WWE United States Champion
English had the right idea, but it backfired in the worst possible way! But then English CLOBBERS Rusev! The Drama King batters Rusev with the mic over and over and over again! Fans boo and jeer, and Lana shouts for him to leave. English wishes everyone a “Happy, Rusev, Daaay~!” one last time before leaving. Has English just killed the most popular holiday in WWE history?
AJ Styles VS Andrade “Cien” Almas w/ Zelina Vega!
The House that AJ Styles built survived another go with the Destroyer at Hell in a Cell, but there will be a third match in three weeks down under. Until then, can Styles keep focus on his opponent tonight? Or will El Idolo score a title match down the line with a major upset?
Almas doesn’t wait for the bell, he goes after Styles as he enters the ring! The referee tries to get him to stop but Vega tells him to keep going. Almas dares Styles to get up, because he still wants to win. Styles drags himself up and though he staggers about, he also demands this match still happen. The bell rings, and Almas runs at Styles again! Almas throws hands and knees, then backs off at the referee’s orders. Styles throws hands back! And stomps, and knees! Styles is furious, but he backs off at 4. Almas gets him with a boot! Styles staggers again, but Vega wants this to keep going. Almas keeps on Styles with a whip then a tilt-o-whirl backbreaker! Cover, TWO! Almas has control while we go picture in picture.
Styles is down so Almas just stomps him out. Almas drags Styles up for a shoulder breaker then hammerlock. Almas throws Styles shoulder first into buckles! He drags Styles to the apron to put him in a hanging armbar! Almas stops at the count of 4, but he keeps on Styles by hammerlock throwing him into barriers! Styles is down and Vega likes what she sees from her client. Almas drags Styles up again and puts him in the ring. Cover, ONE, but Almas puts that bad arm in a grounded armlock. Almas wrenches on that shoulders and has Styles all the way down on the mat. Styles endures, fights his way up, and then fights his way back. Almas wrenches harder and brings Styles back down while we return to single picture.
Almas puts Styles in a corner then throws in more knees. Fans rally as Almas whips Styles. Styles spins through the tilt-o-whirl for a DDT! Both men are down and Vega panics. The ref starts a 10 count, and Styles sits up first. Almas follows but both men are slow to their feet. Styles hits the Phenomenal Blitz but gets that elbow! Cover, TWO! Vega coaches Almas back up while Styles flounders to ropes. Almas is on the champ with a knee, grinding him into that bottom rope. Vega comes by to SLAP Styles! Almas returns, whips Styles, but Styles reverses into the Ushigoroshi! Both men are down again and Vega panics for Almas. Fans rally and Styles stands. Styles runs corner to corner at Almas, for the big clothesline! Styles snapmares, for the sliding forearm!
Both men are down but Styles kips right up! He finally takes his shirt off, and drags Almas up for the Clash. Almas back drops out of it, then goes to the top rope. Almas moonsaults, misses but then moonsaults again, into knees! Styles knew of that double-sault from before, and was ready this time. Almas gets to a corner while Styles stands up. Styles runs in again, but Almas puts him on the apron. Styles knocks Almas away, then prepares the arm. Springboard, but Almas trips him up! Almas rocks Styles with a forearm, then hurries up top. Styles is teetering between the ropes, and Almas gives him WOE STOMPS! Both men are down from that one, but are okay to continue.
Almas drags himself into the ring, leaving Styles to the mercy of the ring count. Fans rally for Styles as he crawls. The count passes 5 as Styles finally stands. Styles gets in at 8, but Almas boots him all the way back out! Almas has control again while we go to break.
SmackDown returns and Almas runs in but misses in the corner! HE crashes and burns to the outside, and now Styles rests while he’s at the mercy of the count. Vega coaches Almas up as the count reaches 5. Styles won’t let him get in, he sliding knees from the apron! Styles puts Almas in the ring, then takes aim from the apron. He slingshots for another forearm! Cover, TWO! Vega is relieved but furious. Styles drags Almas back up and again wants the Clash. Almas grabs ropes so Styles dumps him over. Almas hits back, then hotshots Styles! Now Almas takes aim from the outside, springboard for a missile dropkick! Almas’ leg is sore from a Calf Crusher during commercial, but he still hits CIEN KNEES! Cover, TWO!!
Vega is furious while Almas is shocked. She tells him to finish this, so Almas gets up to go after Styles. Almas hammerlocks but Styles resists! Styles gets a taekdown, jackknife, TWO but STYLES CLASH!! Cover, Styles wins!
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall
The Phenomenal One toughs it out again, but here comes Joe! Samoa Joe throws Styles out and picks the bones. “You know the truth!” Joe shouts in Styles’ face. “You will never be safe!” But Styles reverses and sends Joe into steps! Styles throws hands but Joe rakes his eyes! Joe hops the barrier to make his escape, but this is far from over. Melbourne, Australia will be the No Holds Barred episode of this saga. Will it be the finale? Or only a new beginning?
Asuka w/ Naomi VS Billie Kay w/ Peyton Royce!
The Empress of Tomorrow and Mrs. Uce-GLOW have each had their problems with The IIconics in the past. Now they will team together to take them both on at Super Show Down, in the Iconic Duo’s home turf. But that’s in three weeks. Tonight in Tulsa, will Billie prove the future is IIconic? Or will we again see that no one is ready for Asuka?!
But “ew, gross!” Tulsa is the worst in the IIconics’ opnion. But Billie was also talking about the new BFF’s. What an odd couple. Really? Peyton thinks they’re cute together. Oh right because Asuka’s hair matches the glow. And they’re both fantastic dancers. The IIconics mock such dancing, and Peyton looks to be doing the Floss. Either way, the new friends appear and it’s time to fight!
The bell rings and Asuka circles with Billie. Fans are on Asuka’s side as she throws hands. Billie runs to ropes, but Peyton distracts. Asuka swings on her but she backs off, but Billie pounces. Billie stomps then covers, TWO. Billie mocks Naomi while she puts Asuka in a cravat. Asuka endures as fans rally up. Asuka arm-drags to a cover, TWO. Billie hits Asuka with a forearm, then runs, but into the hip attack! Asuka runs, but into Billie’s boot! Cover, TWO! The IIconics are both furious immediately. Billie drags Asuka back up and prepares an exploder, but Asuka counters into the ASUKA LOCK! Billie taps, Asuka wins!
Winner: Asuka, by submission
Once again, no one is ready for the Empress! The IIconics regroup while Naomi celebrates with Asuka. Will they celebrate at Super Show Down, too? Or will home field advantage help Billie & Peyton turn things around?
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SmackDown GM Paige is in the ring!
The Glampire in Chief introduces the NEW SmackDown Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch! The Lass Kicker finally has that belt back after beating her former friend, Charlotte Flair, at Hell in a Cell on Sunday. Call it stabbing her in the back, call it being jaded, but you have to call it the fire Becky needed to win. Charlotte wanted to be friends again and celebrate together, but Becky refused. Now Becky is here for a proper coronation and congratulations. Her side plates make their return, and fans chant “You Deserve It!” It’s so nice, isn’t it? It took two long years, but Becky’s back on top. “From now on, this is my show, and this is my title, and there will be no more being left off the magazine covers or PPV posters”. Now Becky gets what she deserves.
Becky thanks Paige for going all out here. Becky doesn’t need balloons or the whole locker room, she just wants Charlotte. Does Charlotte not want Becky’s spotlight for once? Charlotte does appear, and heads right for the ring. Charlotte has her own mic but Paige keeps the peace. Paige won’t let this fight happen here tonight. Charlotte promises not to fight. Team PCB has known each other for years, this won’t be for fighting. And Charlotte isn’t here to steal spotlight. She is here to give Becky the respect Becky refused to give her.
Charlotte knows how much that belt means to Becky, but Charlotte wanted to say this woman to woman that Becky was better. She congratulates Becky, but she also says it cost a steep price. Charlotte hopes Becky soaks it all in, because Charlotte is ready to have the moment where she stands back over Becky as the new champion. Charlotte gets her rematch at Super Show Down. Becky won that belt in two years, but Charlotte promises she’ll lose it in one night. Becky tuned everything out after Charlotte admit she was the best. This belt proves Becky can win when it matters. This belt proves Charlotte was wrong about Hell in a Cell.
And the reason Becky didn’t let Charlotte shake her hand was because it would’ve taken the spotlight. But tonight, Becky will allow it. Is that how this works? Guess not. But that’s fine, Becky didn’t want her to raise her hand. She wants Charlotte to put the belt around her waist. Charlotte has always shown Becky respect, and meant to do so tonight. But she also wished Becky was still her friend, and not what this is. So “congratulations”, champ. Right, Becky was kidding around. Becky just wants Charlotte to call her Queen, “bitch.”
That’s it! Charlotte swings on Becky and the fight is on! Becky throws Charlotte into steps, then throws her across the announce desk! And Becky isn’t done, she puts Charlotte into barriers! Then back into the ring, for the Disarm-Her! Becky spares Charlotte to pick up her belt and hold it high. Tulsa loves Becky, and Becky loves Becky. But Becky hates Charlotte, as she throws her overhead with the Becksploder! The Bad-Lass takes her leave, but will she be leaving Melbourne still the champion?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of SmackDown here, with a proper shift in builds to Super Show Down. The opening with Miz TV was totally as expected. Miz was just hyping up Maryse, as I knew. He and Maryse were baiting Bryan into a trap, which he knew. And now we get Bryan VS Miz one more time, winner gets a title match. I’m betting this is how Bryan ends things with Miz for now. Now Bryan going against either Joe or Styles makes for a great match and I would hope for once WWE could get away from their insistence on Face VS Heel. However, with a No Holds Barred match (though WWE refuses to call it that), Joe might win this time. Joe VS Bryan will be great wherever and whenever it is, but then up the ante and make it a Triple Threat and that would be PPV worthy.
Styles VS Almas was another great match, and clearly Almas is being booked strong, as he should be. He may be close to getting the WWE Championship, but I feel he could easily go after Shinsuke Nakamura for the US Championship. Nakamura was Heel last time he got a real story, but fans still like him enough that he could end up the Face. Again, WWE could actually ditch their need for Face VS Heel and just let Almas and Nakamura give us the best match possible. Nakamura VS Rusev was so great, too, and that English turn was inevitable given that rant Lana caught him in. English VS Rusev will be great, especially on story, and I think this could be another resurgence for English. He can sing his own Heel entrances that insult his opponents, like an operatic Elias. English might even win this feud for more heat.
The New Day VS The Bar will be a great match, just like Kofi VS Cesaro was here tonight. But chances are, if not even the red hot Rusev Day didn’t win, I don’t think Cesaro & Sheamus will. It’d be a great shock, but not a likely one. Then Asuka gets some of her old self back when she taps Billie out quickly. Asuka & Naomi VS IIconics will be fun, but the reactions will be mixed with Billie & Peyton as the hometown heroes. I bet they win, since this match isn’t for anything that important, but hopefully Asuka stays strong throughout. Asuka still has a ways to climb to truly be back where she is, so the least WWE can do is keep her from taking the pin.
The Women’s Championship story heats up even more and it is going great for Becky. WWE likely still wants Becky to be the Heel but fans will never see her that way. It’s a good move for them to have her focus her Heel attitude at Charlotte, though, because obviously hating on fans is both played out and just not Becky’s way. Becky rubbing in the win was great, the brawl was great, and Becky standing tall despite being the instigator is great for her, too. I said it after Hell in a Cell, but Becky could and now should retain all the way to Royal Rumble just to rub it in on Charlotte more. She and Ronda are the different takes on that female Stone Cold that fans are loving, so they both should have parallel reigns in terms of length.
My Score: 8.5/10
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Will ROH belong to the Death Riders?
Former ROH Pure Champion, Wheeler Yuta, is back on Honor Club! But will he prove himself worthy of another title opportunity?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Wheeler Yuta VS Matt Mako; wins.
- Trish Adora VS Rachael Ellering; wins.
- Cole Karter & Griff Garrison VS The Dark Order; win(s).
- 8 Man Tag: The Sons of Texas VS MXM Collection & The Premier Athletes; win.
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/14/25)
It’s a BIG day for BOSJ!
Everyone jumps in for round 2!
NJPW is feeling good on a Wednesday, so they’re bringing ALL TEN MATCHES of Best of the Super Juniors Round 2 to Korakuen Hall!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Titan; Titan wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Francesco Akira; Akira wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Robbie Eagles; Eagles wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Robbie X; Robbie wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: MAO VS Taiji Ishimori; Mao wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Clark Connors VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Kanemaru wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS SHO; Sho wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Dragon Dia; Wato wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Nick Wayne; Nick wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Kosei Fujita; Fujita wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current A Block standings!
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-0, 2 points
Dragon Dia: 1-0, 2 points
Kosei Fujita: 1-0, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-0, 2 points
Clark Connors: 1-0, 2 points
Master Wato: 0-1, 0 points
KUSHIDA: 0-1, 0 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 0-1, 0 points
Francesco Akira: 0-1, 0 points
Robbie X: 0-1, 0 points
Here are the current B Block standings!
El Desperado: 1-0, 2 points
Nick Wayne: 1-0, 2 points
MAO: 1-0, 2 points
Robbie Eagles: 1-0, 2 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 1-0, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 0-1, 0 points
Titan: 0-1, 0 points
SHO: 0-1, 0 points
YOH: 0-1, 0 points
Taiji Ishimori: 0-1, 0 points
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Titan!
The Funky Weapon won big in his main event match on Sunday, while El Inmortal lost to El Desperado in the main event on Saturday. But who will win here to open this massive second round on Wednesday?
Taguchi and Titan shake hands and the fans cheer. The bell rings and the fans rally behind Taguchi. Taguchi and Titan circle, feel things out, then knuckle lock. But Titan trips Taguchi and things speed up. Taguchi hurdles, Titan leaps over, and Titan comes back. Taguchi wrenches to whip Titan to a corner, but Titan goes up, over, and handsprings away! The fans fire up, and Taguchi runs in, but Titan goes Matrix! Titan CALF KICKS and Taguchi tumbles out. Titan builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Taguchi! The fans fire up more as Titan shakes out the stars. Titan then borrows a fan’s flag of Mexico and show it off.
Titan stomps Taguchi, puts him in the ring, and covers, TWO! The fans applaud as Taguchi stays in this. Titan stays on Taguchi with kicks to the side. Titan stands Taguchi up but Taguchi CHOPS! And CHOPS! But Titan ducks the next one to fire off a strike fest! Titan fires up but Taguchi fires his own strike fest! ENZIGIRI! Taguchi runs, but into a HIP ATTACK!? Titan whips, Taguchi reverses, then Taguchi goes Matrix! The fans fire up, and then Taguchi HIP ATTACKS! Taguchi calls upon the powers of Strange Style, “ORYA~!” KETS- NO, Titan O’Conner Rolls and bridges! TITAN WINS!!
Winner: Titan, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taguchi earns 0)
Even Titan is shocked that he finishes this one off so fast! Taguchi is disappointed in himself, but can he still turn things around? Or will this be the rise of El Inmortal?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Francesco Akira w/ The United Empire!
Speaking of the fast and the furious, the American Ninja showed just how quick he can be as he defeated Robbie X, while the Crown of Fire brought a lot of aggression, only to lose to Kosei Fujita. Will Akira redeem himself here in Korakuen? Or will the Mack attack stack another win?
Well hold on! As soon as Mack is ringside, Akira PLANCHAS out onto him! The fans fire up with Akira and the bell rings. Akira puts Mack in the ring, runs up and LARIATS int he corner! Akira whips, Mack grabs ropes, so Akira runs in. Mack BOOTS Akira, puts him on the, and then “HADOUKEN!” double punches him down! And then Mack hits the NINJA SPECIAL! Not quite as wild as that one against Robbie but still impressive! Mack then stands Akira up to DOUBLE CHOP! The fans cheer, Akira sputters away, but Mack pursues. Mack KICKS Akira against the apron, but then doesn’t like Callum & Jakob being so close.
Mack argues with Callum but Akira slips into the ring. Mack pursues, brings Akira up, and snap suplexes. Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Mack clamps onto Akira’s arm. Akira endures the motorcycle stretch, even as Mack sits back to pulls on the arms! Akira fights up to his feet, but Mack lets him drop into the body scissors and SLEEPER! Akira flails and moves around, and he finds the ROPEBREAK! Mack lets go, drags Akira to center, but Akira kicks at him. Mack falls back and Akira rises. Mack still KICKS and CHOPS Akira to a corner. Mack whips but Akira reverses. Akira wheelbarrows, victory rolls, and STOMP 182!
The fans fire up while both men are down. Mack and Akira both rise but Akira is on Mack first. Akira CHOPS Mack right down! Then he brings Mack around to reel him in. SPEED- NO, Mack fights Speedfire by hooking a leg. Akira fires KNEES into Mack, then runs, but Mack follows! Mack slips around to waistlock, SLEEPER, but Akira snapmares free! Akria ducks the Shuriken Kick to SUPERKICK! The fans fire up for “A! KI-RA!” and he hooks Mack up. SPEED- NO, Mack handsprings free and SHURIKEN KICKS! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Mack is frustrated, but he drags Akira to a drop zone.
The fans rally as Mack climbs, and Akira springs up! Akira CLUBS Mack, wags his finger, then CLUBS him again. Akira climbs up as he turns Mack around, and Akira calls his shot! But Mack fights the lift! Mack hops down, GAMANGIRIS Akira down, and then climbs back up. But Akira is right back up to get him! SUPER DUPER STEINER, and Mack flips through?!? But then FIREBALL hits!! Cover, Akira wins!
Winner: Francesco Akira, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Mack earns 0)
Right as Mack thought he was hot stuff, Akira showed he’s hotter! Will Akira still blaze a trail to the top of the block? Or will the American Ninja still accomplish his mission?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Robbie Eagles w/ Hartley Jackson!
The Jet got brought town to Earth in the opening round going up against MAO, but the Sniper of the Skies hit YOH on the bull’s eye. Will Eagles prove he can fly higher than #2Flyy? Or will this be Kevin’s night?
The bell rings and both men rush in, but then they both put on the brakes. The fans rally as Knight and Eagles circle. They tie up, Knight puts Eagles on the ropes, and he slowly lets off. Knight pats Eagles on the shoulders and the fans cheer. Eagles runs up, Knight dodges the boot and headlocks. Eagles powers up and out but Knight runs him over! The fans cheer as Knight flexes, then things keep moving. Eagles drops down, hurdles over, and HIP TOSSES, but Knight handsprings through! Knight arm-drags Eagles, arm-drags again, then springboards from the top rope to FLYING ARM-DRAG! The fans cheer as Eagles tumbles out and Knight kips up!
Knight watches Eagles go around the outside and fans rally behind him. Knight slingshots but Eagles avoids the plancha! Eagles comes back, but Knight tilt-o-whirl scoops him! Eagles slips free, but Knight kicks low! Knight whips Eagles at the apron but Eagles tiger feint kicks! Down goes Knight and Eagles builds speed! Eagles DIVES and takes out Knight and a Young Lion! The fans fire up and Eagles finally takes off his shirt. Eagles apologizes to the Young Lion, then stands Knight up. Eagles gets a quick “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” then he CHOPS Knight! Eagles puts Knight in, then storms up on him.
Eagles stands Knight up, but Knight CHOPS! Eagles eggs Knight on, so Knight fires a forearm! And an UPPERCUT! Knight whips, Eagles wheelbarrows and rolls to have the RON MILLER SPECIAL! Knight scrambles to the ROPEBREAK, and the fans cheer. Eagles lets go, but then he drags Knight to the center, to SMASH his knee on the mat! The fans rally while Knight clutches his knee. Eagles pokes fun at the fans cheering “Kevin~!” before he KICKS Knight in the chest! “Kevin~” and KICK! And KICK! Eagles runs, but Knight blocks his kick! Knight shouts, “Robbie~!” but Eagles SOBATS first!
Eagles wags his finger, cravats, but Knight powers out! Knight tilt-o-whirl scoops for the BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while both men are down. Knight rises and he LARIATS! And LARIATS! And whips, only for Eagles to reverse. Knight goes up, over, and runs back in, but Eagles dodges, only for the DROPKICK to hit! Knight kips up and shouts, “Ore wa meccha, meccha, MECCHA tsuyoi~!” The fans cheer how strong Knight is, and he runs at the corner. Knight hits a LARIAT, then whips corner to corner. Eagles reverses again, but Knight reverses back, SKY2HIGH! Cover, TWO! Eagles survives and the fans rally up!
Knight watches Eagles stir, the fans rally again, and Knight runs in. SATELLITE- NO, Eagles ties the legs up for a DOUBLE KNEE BUSTER! Knight and Eagles go to corners, and Eagles runs in for DOUBLE KNEES! Knight sits down, Eagles runs in and METEORAS! The fans cheer, Eagles pushes Knight to a cover, TWO! The fans cheer more and Eagles goes out to the apron. Eagles climbs the corner, but his legs bother him. He still aims to WARP- NO, Knight dodges the 450! Eagles comes back, Knight puts him on the apron, but Eagles kicks a leg out! Eagles springboards, but Knight avoids the Sniper Shot! UFO SPLASH!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Knight hobbles back over and stands Eagles up. Eagles CHOPS, but Knight fires a forearm! Eagles gives that forearm back, so Knight gives another! Knight eggs Eagles on, so Eagles SLAPS! Knight fires a forearm, then a flurry, and then an UPPERCUT! Eagles ROUNDHOUSES! SUPERKICKS! But Knight SUPERKICKS! Eagles swings but Knight jumps the haymaker! PELE into a KNEEBAR! RON MILLER SPECIAL!! Knight endures while stuck at center! Eagles puts on the pressure and the fans rally up! Knight crawls, drags Eagles along, and has the ROPEBREAK!
Eagles lets go, to drop KNEES on the legs! Knight goes to a corner, Eagles pushes him to a drop zone, and then Eagles goes back up. But Knight rises, so Eagles ROCKS him with a right! Knight still climbs up, they both fire body shots, and Eagles shoves Knight down. Eagles adjusts, but Knight jumps to the top rope! The fans fire up as Knight has Eagles, but Eagles fires body shots! Eagles HEADBUTTS Knight down! Knight rolls, returns, and to the UPPER ROOM!! Then somersault and SATELLITE DDT!! Cover, TWO?! Eagles survives and shocks Knight! The fans fire up and Knight fireman’s carries. But Eagles fights with elbows!
Knight throws Eagles, Eagles lands out and blocks the superkick! Eagles fires strikes then hooks Knight up, TURBO- NO, Knight make sit a victory roll! TWO!! Eagles escapes, but swings into the backslide! TWO!! Eagles escapes again, but Knight runs up! Eagles dodges the splash, runs back in, but Knight BOOTS him! Knight is on the apron, he ROCKS Eagles, and then he springboards, but Eagles stays back! Roll-up and bridge! TWO!! Knight escapes, but Eagles hits HYPERION!! Cover, Eagles wins!!
Winner: Robbie Eagles, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Knight earns 0)
It turned into quite the shootout at the end, but it is the Sniper that hits his target! Eagles is the first man to go 2-0, will he be the only man to do that? Can The Jet adjust his flight plan and still reach the top of the block?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Robbie X!
The Time Splitter was taken by surprise and made to tap out to Hiromu Takahashi. Meanwhile, Mr. X could not solve Ninja Mack. Who will quickly turn things around while the other continues to fall down the block?
Robbie barks it up because he’s a War Dog. The bell rings, Kushida and Robbie circle, then feel things out. They tie up collar ‘n’ elbow, and Kushida puts Robbie on the ropes. Robbie turns things around, the ref calls the break, and Kushida smacks Robbie on his bald head. Robbie pushes Kushida, they reset, and they circle. They tie up again, and Kushida waistlocks to a full nelson. Robbie goes for an arm but then Kushida goes for an arm. Kushida wrangles Robbie to the mat with a top wristlock, but Robbie spins, handsprings, and WRINGS Kushida! Kushida UP KICKS Robbie away, and the fans cheer the standoff.
Kushida and Robbie reset, then Kushida uses his leg guard to get closer. Robbie is wary so Kushida stands. They go again, Kushida picks a leg then switches to a headlock. Robbie endures the grind, powers up and out, but Kushida runs him over! Robbie kips up real smooth and the fans cheer. Things keep moving, Robbie drop down but Kushida turns hip toss into arm-drag. Kushida then dodges, rolls, and arm-drags again! Kushida waits on Robbie, then runs up. Kushida blocks a boot and CHOPS! Kushida shines Robbie’s head, then CHOPS! Robbie sputters against the ropes but Kushida whips. Robbie reverses, Kushida handsprings, but into a backslide! TWO!
Robbie goes to the ropes, Kushida runs up, but Robbie DUMPS him out! Then Robbie PLANCHAS! The fans fire up as Kushida goes down! Robbie rises, catches his breath, then goes back for Kushida. Robbie drags Kushida up, CHOPS him, then stalks him around the way. Robbie has fans clear out so he can make Kushida take a seat. Robbie CHOPS Kushida, then SMACKS him! Robbie rolls into the ring and fires up for the War Dogs! The fans bark, Kushida rolls into the ring, and Robbie stomps him down. Robbie snapmares Kushida, KNEES him in the back, and then clamps on a chinlock. Kushida endures as Robbie grinds him down.
Robbie does a headstand to put on the pressure, then drops down to crank the hold! Kushida endures, the fans rally up, and Kushida grabs at Robbie’s hair, except he ain’t got none. Kushida fights up, still grabs at Robbie, but Robbie BITES Kushida’s fingers! The ref reprimands, Robbie stops, and Kushida fires body shots! Robbie CLAWS Kushida’s face! Kushida CLAWS Robbie’s face! The ref reprimands them both, but then Robbie SOBATS! Robbie fireman’s carries but Kushida fights to a sunset flip! Then he rolls it to an ANKLE LOCK! Robbie goes for ropes, but Kushida KICKS the arm! The fans fire up and Kushida runs, SHOTEI!
Robbie is dazed and Kushida runs up again. Robbie BOOTS Kushida, then runs, but Kushida drops down, and HIP TOSS ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!! Robbie rolls to a high stack, TWO! Kushida double checks and the ref confirms, it was a two. Kushida drags Robbie up, spins him and ROLLING ELBOWS! Robbie rebounds to SUPERKICK! Robbie then goes Matrix to avoid the Masahiro Fastball, and he PELES Kushida! Robbie runs, handsprings, but his arm gives out! Kushida’s master plan works out, and he DROPKICKS Robbie from the apron! Kushida runs and FLYING RANAS from the apron! The fans fire up as Kushida puts Robbie back in.
Kushida aims, runs up, tilt-o-whirl and TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! But Kushida traps the arm and TWISTS!! Robbie writhes, Kushida takes aim, and Kushida runs up to DROPKICK the arm! Kushida says it is time, and he runs up on Robbie again! Somersault and- NO, Robbie stops the DDT to THROW Kushida away! Robbie BACKFLIPS over and reels Kushida in, and POWERBOMBS!! Cover, TWO!! Kushida survives and the fans fire up! The fans rally while both men stir. Robbie slaps his arm into working, then goes to the corner. Robbie climbs the corner, but Kushida HANDSPRING KICKS him down!
Kushida climbs up and brings Robbie up. HOVERBOARD!! Robbie endures, the ref reprimands, but then Robbie fires body shots! BELL CLAP and Kushida falls! Robbie barks, then stands tall to X EX- NO, Kushida dodges! Kushida KICKS at Robbie’s leg again and again! Robbie falls, Kushida whips, but Robbie reverses. Kushida reverses back, but Robbie no hand handsprings! LETHAL INJECTION X!! Robbie goes up, and X EXPRESS!! Cover, ROBBIE WINS!!
Winner: Robbie X, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Kushida earns 0)
If you blinked, you might’ve missed it! Robbie really did float through that handspring, and he really did just beat one of the best Junior Heavyweights alive today! Will Robbie use this to become the top dog in the tournament? Can Kushida recover from going 0-2?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: MAO VS Taiji Ishimori!
The Idol Warrior cut down Knight while the Bone Soldier lost to the Funky Weapon in the main event. Will Taiji redeem himself #ByGrace? Or will he be swept up by a Michinoku Tornado?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for Mao. Mao and Taiji circle, tie up, and Taiji wrenches to a wristlock. Mao wrenches and wristlocks in return, but Taiji wrenches again for an ELBOW BREAKER! Taiji wristlocks, but Mao rolls, kips up and drops back to kip again. Mao shows off with the repeated kip ups, and then wrenches Taiji’s arm! Taiji pokes Mao in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Taiji whips, only for Mao to reverse. Taiji handsprings, Mao gets under, but Taiji avoids the Dreamcast kick! The fans fire up as the two stand off! Taiji and Mao circle, then Taiji runs to RAM Mao! Mao stays up, and puffs up to be #tsukakui!
The fans cheer but Taiji fires a body blow! Taiji runs, then RUNS Mao over! But Mao kips up, and is tsukakui! Taiji runs again, CROSSBODIES, but Mao goes Matrix to escape! And he is again tsukakui! Taiji runs up again, but Mao knocks him down! Mao flexes, the fans cheer, and Mao puffs up again. Mao stands Taiji up, whips him to ropes, but Taiji grabs ropes. Mao runs up, Taiji bails out, and Taiji puffs up to show he is even more tsukakui! The fans cheer his eight pack! Mao rushes out after Taiji but Taiji slides back in, only for Mao to tsukakui! Mao rushes back in, but Taiji pokes him in the eyes! Taiji whips, Mao reverses, but Taiji reverses to arm-drag and ARM WRINGER!
The fans rally up while Mao shakes out his arm. Taiji grabs Mao’s arm, bends his fingers, then drags him up. Taiji CLUBS Mao down, drags him to a corner, and then SLAMS the arm against the post! Mao clutches his arm while the fans duel. Taiji SLAMS the arm into the post again, then he points out something. The ref goes to check, and Taiji grabs a chair from under the ring! Taiji aims and SMACKS Mao’s arm! The fans boo but Taiji gets away with it, and Mao writhes on the floor. The fans rally as Taiji CLUBS Mao’s arm, and then wrenches the arm to hit an ELBOW BREAKER! Mao falls and clutches his arm, but Taiji clamps back on.
Taiji pulls on the arm, stands Mao up, and whips him at the upper deck! Mao jumps up to then backflip over Taiji! Mao mule kicks, then goes up the stairs! The fans fire up as Mao aims from the upper deck, runs and FLIES! Down goes Taiji and the fans fire up more! Mao drags Taiji up, puts him in the ring, and keeps the fans fired up. Mao runs and BOOTS Taiji, then runs to CANNONBALL him against ropes! Cover, TWO! Taiji stays in this but Mao clamps on with JUST FACELOCK! Taiji endures, BITES at Mao’s hand, and then slips around for the BONE LOCK! Mao fights, reaches out, but Taiji rolls him away from ropes! But Mao pops out! JUST FACELOCK!!
Taiji endures as Mao pulls on the hold! The fans rally harder as Taiji fights around, but Mao grabs that arm, and drags Taiji into a COBRA CLUTCH! Mao CLUBS Taiji, and reels him into a DICK- NO, Taiji rolls the Dick Killer into a cover! TWO!! Taiji is free and he kicks a leg out! Taiji hooks Mao up for a GEDO- NO, Mao rolls through and then steals the GEDO CLUTCH, but then rolls back for a JAPANESE LEG ROLL CLUTCH! TWO, and then Taiji has the GEDO CLUTCH! TWO!! Mao escapes, but Taiji BOOTS him! Mao DROPKICKS Taiji, runs, but so does Taiji! DOUBLE LARIATS collide! The fans fire up while both men are down!
Taiji and Mao stir, rise up, and Taiji ROCKS Mao with a haymaker! The ref reprimands about closed fists, but Taiji ROCKS Mao again! Taiji fires fast hands, but Mao SHOTEIS! Taiji ROCKS Mao, but Mao REAR HEADBUTTS! Mao whips, Taiji handsprings, and NEURALIZERS! But Mao goes Spider-Man to rebound and ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up as Mao then scoops and MICHI- NO, Taiji POISON RANAS! Mao staggers up but then flops back down! The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Taiji rises first, he goes to a corner and climbs. Taiji goes up top, and 450- NO, he has to roll through as Mao moves!
DOUBLE LARIATS collide! And then DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! Mao says something is in his eye, Taiji runs, but Mao uses the ref as a shield! Then he leaps over to hit a CUTTER! Scoop and MICHINO- NO, Taiji fights free, ripcords and LA MYSTIC- NO, Mao slips free and wrenches, LA MYSTICA DRIVER!! Taiji sits up in a daze and the fans fire up! Mao aims as Taiji slowly rises, and SAMURAI SUPERKICKS!! Taiji staggers around, but the fans fire up even more for Mao! Mao runs and hits the OSAKA RINKAI UPPER!! Cover, Mao wins!
Winner: Mao, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taiji earns 0)
And Mao is 2-0 to start his very first BOSJ! On the flipside, Taiji is now 0-2! Will these trends continue? Or can Taiji turn things around before the top spot is out of reach?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Clark Connors VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
This War Dog is never tired, he’s got his motor running on high gear! But will he be able to outsmart the Heel Master? Or will 100 Proof be too strong for Kanemaru?
Connors takes off his jacket, hat and DEFY Championship belt before he gets in the ring, so that he can rush Kanemaru! But Kanemaru BOOTS Connors first! The bell rings, Connors CLOBBERS Kanemaru, and the fans bark along. Connors then runs in at the corner, but Kanemaru dodge! Kanemaru kicks and CLAWS Connors, runs, but it’s a feint! Kanemaru dropkicks Connors’ legs out before he can hit the Jeep Flipper! Kanemaru then steps through on the legs for a FIGURE FOUR! Connors endures, the fans fire, and Kanemaru thrashes around! Connors reaches out, makes his way over, and has the ROPEBREAK!
Kanemaru lets go slowly while the fans rally up again. Kanemaru stomps Connors, drags him up, and has the leg for a SHIN BREAKER! Kanemaru steps through, but Connors BOOTS him away! Kanemaru kicks low, runs, but into the JEEP FLIPPER! The fans fire up as Connors drags Kanemaru back up, whips him to ropes, and SNAP POWERSLAMS! The fans fire up more and Connors slaps his bad leg into working. Connors paces, then aims from the corner. But Kanemaru bails out to avoid the spear! Connors hurries out and CLUBS Kanemaru! Connors tells fans to move, and he whips Kanemaru, but Kanemaru reverses! Kanemaru BOWLS Connors into chairs!
Connors goes all the way to the bleachers behind that section, that is certainly a Strike for Kanemaru! Kanemaru storms up on Connors, brings him around, and then he shouts for fans to clear out! Kanemaru whips, but now Connors reverses, and he BOWLS Kanemaru into chairs! The fans fire up as Connors bowls a Strike in return! Connors Too Sweets Gedo on commentary, then he brings out… WHEEL-SAN! The fans fire up for Connors’ little friend, and Connors runs up, only for Kanemaru to use a Young Lion as a shield! Connors hesitates, Kanemaru runs away, but Connors CLOBBERS the Young Lion anyway!
Kanemaru grabs his whiskey, kicks Connors low, and then takes a swing! Connors dodges and he CLOBBERS Kanemaru with the tire! The ring count is 10 of 20 but Connors goes to the ring. Kanemaru YANKS him down at 13, hurries to the ring, but Connors grabs him at 16! Kanemaru fights Connors off, and is in at 19! Connors is stuck outside, Kanemaru wins!!
Winner: Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by count-out (gains 2 points; Connors earns 0)
Connors has Kanemaru’s boot, but Kanemaru has the points! Connors throws the boot at Kanemaru then rushes back into the ring. Kanemaru runs away, but will he continue to win by the seat of his pants? Can Connors and War Dogs Racing make up for this in the coming “laps?”
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS SHO!
A storied rivalry adds another chapter, and this time, Direct Drive and Murder Machine are in the same boat of 0-1 to start. Will Yoh freshen things back up? Or will Sho screw him over
Wait a minute, Yoh has a bottle of whiskey with Sho’s sticker on it. Yoh takes a swig, then he rushes the ring! Sho runs away from Yoh and his perverted take on vengeance! Yoh still catches Sho as he gets in the ring! Sho fights off Yoh’s whiskey kiss, and the ref has Yoh stop, this isn’t even a match yet! Yoh shoves the ref aside, and Sho LOW BLOWS Yoh! The whiskey mist flies into the air! The fans boo but the bell finally rings and Sho stomps Yoh. Sho CHOKES Yoh on the ropes, the ref counts, and Sho steps off at 4. Sho drags Yoh up, whips him to ropes, but Yoh reverses. Yoh trips Sho, then keeps him moving to drop toehold! And basement DROPKICK!
Sho bails out, Yoh hurries to PLANCHA! The fans fire up and Yoh paces around the outside. Yoh gets the whiskey again and the fans cheer. Yoh takes another swig, but Sho is already scurrying away! The fans rally as Yoh creeps up closer! Sho hurries to the entrance! Yoh pursues, but then YUJIRO TAKAHASHI is there! Tokyo Pimp scares Yoh into scurrying away! Yoh goes into the crowd, up in the orange seats! Yujiro pursues, the ref reprimands, but Yoh continues to run away. Yoh goes to the exit, but EVIL is there! The fans fire up as the House of Torture closes in on Yoh. Yoh takes off his jacket and fires himself up.
But then Evil & Yujiro attack! They mug Yoh, the fans boo, and Evil sets Yoh up for a PIMP CANE ATTACK! Evil brings Yoh back down to ground level while Sho keeps the ref preoccupied. Evil puts Yoh in and Sho unties a buckle pad. The ref reprimands but there’s not much he can do. Sho drags Yoh up and wrenches his arm to a hammerlock. Sho RAMS Yoh into the bare buckles! Yoh falls in a heap against the ropes, and now Sho unties another buckle pad! Sho drags Yoh up, wrenches the bad arm to a hammerlock, and RAMS him into the new bare buckles! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Sho clamps onto the arm with a DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Yoh endures and the fans rally up!
Yoh reaches out and has the ROPEBREAK with his foot! Sho holds on until the ref counts 4. Sho then TOSSES Yoh out and argues with the ref, all so Evil can CLUB Yoh’s arm, and feed him to Yujiro’s LARIAT! The fans boo but Evil just laughs. Evil drags Yoh up while the fans tell Evil & Yujiro to go away. Evil puts Yoh in, Sho covers, TWO! And back to the DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Yoh endures, fights around, but Evil pulls the ropes back! Yoh still fights his way to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Sho lets go, and Sho picks the ref up! The ref reprimands, not letting Sho throw him onto Yoh. Sho taunts Yoh, and Yoh stands to fire forearms!
But then Sho YANKS the bad arm! And RAMS him into bare buckles! Yoh falls back and the ref checks the arm. Sho aims his bow and drags Yoh up. Sho tucks the arms for the SHOCK- NO, Yoh flips free! But the bad arm holds him back! Sho grins and whips, but Yoh reverses! Sho hits bare buckles, so Yoh whips him into more bare buckles! And more bare buckles! And then Yoh reels Sho in for a FALCON ARROW! Yoh WRECKS Evil & Yujiro with a dropkick! The fans fire up while Yoh shakes out the bad arm. Yoh rises, tunes up, and the fans rally behind him. Sho stands, Yoh aims, SUPER- NO, Sho blocks and waistlocks! POP-UP ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!
Yoh scrambles to high stack Sho! TWO and Yoh is free! Sho runs up but Yoh scoops, SLAM GOROSHI! Cover, TWO! ANACONDA VICE!! Sho endures as Yoh pulls on the hold! Sho fights around, fights to his feet, but Yoh hits an ANACONDA BUSTER! Yoh keeps the hold on, but Sho fights up again! Sho flails, reaches out, but then CLAWS Yoh’s face! The ref reprimands, Sho whips, and Yoh hits bare buckles again! But Yoh comes back to LARIAT!! The fans fire up as Yoh rises, and he brings Sho around. Yoh suplexes for the FALCON GOROSHI! Yoh hurries and reels Sho back in, but Sho fights the Direct Drive!
Sho bends fingers, but Yoh kicks low! Sho shoves the ref into Yoh! Then Sho TOSSES Yoh out! Yujiro aims but Yoh blocks the pimp cane attack! Only for Evil to LOW BLOW Yoh!! The fans boo but Evil grins as he puts Yoh back in. Sho then crawls over to grab his Torture Tool! The fans boo as Sho aims, but Yoh dodges the wrench! Yoh JUMP KNEES Sho down! Evil & Yujiro hurry in, but Yoh KICKS the ropes! He jams them both up down low! The fans fire up as Evil & Yujiro fall, and now Yoh has the wrench! But then KANEMARU is back! WHISKEY MIST! And then TORTURE TOOL WHISKEY BOTTLE DOUBLE SHOT!!
The fans boo but the House just keeps stacking the deck! Sho laughs and Kanemaru shoves the ref back in. Sho reels Yoh in, tucks the arms, SHOCK ARROW!! Cover, Sho wins!
Winner: Sho, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Yoh earns 0)
Another win Sho had to cheat to get, and all the more reason for Yoh to still hate his former friend! And then The House stomps away on Yoh! The fans boo as the House puts one out on Yoh. Will they cheat their way right to the top of both blocks? Or will justice be served?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Dragon Dia!
After that first round, The Way of the Grandmaster owes a golden ticket to the War Dogs while the Infinite Carat Diamond is shining bright. Will Dia earn himself a golden ticket tonight? Or will Wato find a way to turn the tide?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Wato and Dia circle and tie up. Wato trips Dia then runs, but Dia drops down, hurdles over, only for Wato to leap over! They keep moving, and Dia arm-drags Wato! Dia ducks ‘n’ dodges and slides under to then tilt-o-whirl and arm-drag! Then he DROPKICKS Wato! The fans fire up while Wato bails out. Dia goes to the rope, but Wato slides in as Dia planchas! Dia lands safe on the apron, only for Wato to DROPKICK him down! Then Wato PLANCHAS to knock Dia down again! The fans fire up and Wato brings Dia around. Wato fakes throwing Dia at chairs to put him in the ring.
Wato hurries in and wraps Dia up, VENDE- NO, Dia pops free of Vendeval to go for the legs. But Wato fights the surfboard off to reel Dia back into VENDEVAL! The fans rally as Dia endures, and he fights around to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Wato lets go, to then bring Dia up and wrench. Wato hooks Dia up, Dia fights Recientemente so Wato KNEES and KICKS away on him! Dia falls, the fans rally, and Wato clamps on with a chinlock. Dia endures, even as Wato digs his knee into Dia’s back. The fans rally more as Dia fights around, but Wato ELBOWS him in the head. Wato then drags Dia back into the chinlock.
Dia endures again and the fans continue to rally. Dia moves around, but Wato pulls him back against his knee! Dia still fights up, still fires body shots, but Wato snapmares Dia to KICK him down! Cover, TWO! Dia toughs it out and the fans applaud. But Wato wraps on the headscissors and squeezes tight! Dia endures, pries the legs apart, but Wato clamps on tighter! The fans rally as Dia fights around more, and he makes it to the ROPEBREAK! The fans applaud and the ref counts, so Wato lets go. Wato drags Dia back up, but Dia CHOPS! Wato eggs Dia on, so Dia CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Wato kicks low, CLUBS Dia, then brings him around again.
Wato suplexes but Dia slips free! Dia waistlocks, Wato elbows free, but Dia BOOTS him from the corner! Dia then goes up to FLYING RANA! The fans fire up as Wato tumbles! Both men are down and the fans rally again. Dia growls as he rises up, and he brings Wato around. The fans rally but Wato SOBATS! Wato runs, but Dia drop toeholds him onto ropes! Dia dials it up, 619! Wato falls back, Dia STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Wato stays in this but Dia stays focused. Dia waits in a corner and the fans rally up. Wato rises, Dia runs in, tilt-o-whirl and DEJA VU RANA! Wato tumbles out of the ring and the fans fire up!
Dia goes to the apron and ASAI MOONSAULTS! Direct hit and they almost end up in the front row! The fans fire up and the ring count starts while both men are down. Wato and Dia stir at 5 of 20, rise up, and Dia fires up! The fans cheer Dia on as he brings Wato up at 12 and pushes him in at 13. Dia powers up, the fans rally, and Dia springboards! But Wato DROPKICKS him down! The fans rally as Wato crawls to a corner. Wato now aims as Dia rises, and he springboards to FLYING UPPERCUT! The fans fire up with Wato now and he brings Dia up. Wato wrenches, hooks Dia up, RECIENTEMENTE!! Cover, TWO!?!
The fans fire up as Dia survives, but Wato just fires up more! Wato drags Dia up, waistlocks, but Dia victory rolls! TWO, and both men rise! Dia ducks ‘n’ dodges to roll, REPTILIAN- REVERSE BOMB!! Wato turns things around on Dia, then drags him back up! Wato wrenches, hooks Dia up again, RECIENT- NO, Dia slips free and rolls, REPTIL- NO, Wato throws him away! Wato ducks Dia’s enzigiri to TSUTEN- NO, Dia lands out of the German Suplex! Dia dodges a kick, rolls, and then shifts around! REPTILIAN DOUBLE- NO! Wato offsets Double Cork into RECIENTEMENTE THE SECOND!! Cover, Wato wins!!
Winner: Master Wato, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Dia earns 0)
The Infinite Carat Diamond didn’t quite crack under pressure, but there’s no golden ticket for him tonight. Will Wato use this momentum to make his way back to the top?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Nick Wayne!
The Rogue Luchador won big in the opening round, but so did the youngest entry in BOSJ history. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion battles ROH World Television Champion, who comes away with the golden ticket?
The fans are already fired up, mostly cheering for Despy but there are some fans of The Prodigy here. The bell rings and the fans rally up more as Despy and Nick stare down. The shirts come off and the fans cheer. Despy makes sure the Young Lion handles his shirt well, it’s brand new merch. Then Despy and Nick go around and tie up. Despy wrenches to a wristlock but Nick slips around to trap the arms. Nick headlocks, Despy powers up and out the back, then has the arm trapped. Despy adds a chinbar, then he snapmares Nick to a chinlock. Nick slips out the back and has the hammerlock, and he grinds Despy down.
Despy endures, reaches back, but Nick fights off the headlock. Despy moves around, rolls and spins to then trip Nick. Despy has the leg but Nick has the ROPEBREAK! The fans applaud and the two reset. Nick and Despy circle again, tie up, and Despy headlocks. Nick powers up and out, but Despy reverses, only for Nick to reverse back. Nick hurdles, bypasses, then UPPERCUTS! Nick kips up and the fans fire up while Despy goes to a corner. Nick runs in and JUMPING UPPERCUTS! Nick snapmares then runs up. Nick blocks a haymaker but Despy stops the Asai DDT. Despy has a leg for a SHIN BREAKER! Then GROUND DRAGON SCREW!
The fans applaud while Nick clutches that leg. Despy drags Nick around, YANKS the leg, then YANKS it again! Ninck clutches the knee more but Despy clamps on with a chinlock. Despy has the arms, steps over, and he leans on the modified motorcycle stretch. Nick endures so Despy steps through to trap an arm in a hammerlock. Despy twists the other arm around and even the fans feel that pain. Despy then turns Nick over to have the leg for a SMASH off the mat! Nick crawls away but Despy has his leg again. Despy SPLASHES down on the leg, then he steps through to tie the legs up for an INDIAN DEATHLOCK!
Despy is a bit annoyed, Nick is a lanky kid. Despy eggs Nick on while he endures and the fans rally up. Nick reaches out as Despy puts on the pressure, and Nick still manages the ROPEBREAK! Despy reclines back to put on the pressure, but Red Shoes reprimands. Despy undoes the hold, and Nick kicks at him from below. Despy looms over Nick while the fans rally up. Nick stands while Despy talks trash. Nick fires body shots but Despy just eggs him on more. Then Despy kicks the leg, grabs the leg, but Nick KNEES free! The fans fire up, but Despy kicks the leg again. Despy whips but Nick grabs ropes!
Nick KICKS Despy, then slips around to wrench and slip around again! STUNNER! Nick holds on to then ASAI DDT! The fans fire up, but the landing is a bit double-edged for Nick’s knee. Nick crawls to a cover, TWO! Despy stays in this and the fans rally up. Nick rises, waits on Despy to rise up, and then waistlocks. Despy fights off the nelson, breaks it, then ELBOWS free! Nick roars and comes back, but Despy blocks the superkick! Despy waistlocks, Nick ELBOWS free, then Nick TOSSES Despy out! The fans rally as Despy gets back on the apron. Despy blocks a shot to ROCK Nick, then he goes to the corner.
Nick blocks the buckle bomb to BODY BLOW! And then he POSTS Despy! Despy falls to the floor and the fans rally back up! Nick rises and he goes to the corner. The fans fire up as Nick climbs, and he goes to the very top! ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Down goes Despy, but Nick still clutches that bad leg. Red Shoes checks both men, and they’re both okay to continue. The fans rally up as the ring count starts. Nick sits up at 4 of 20, then manages to stand at 8. The fans rally more as Nick hobbles his way over to Despy. Nick puts Despy in at 14 and the fans cheer. Nick then climbs a corner and FROG SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!
The fans cheer as Despy stays in this, but he still writhes from that impact. Nick shakes out his leg while the fans rally. Nick fires up with “IKU ZO~!” The fans cheer and Nick brings Despy up. Nick hooks a leg, but Despy fights the suplex! Nick ROCKS Despy, CHOPS him, then hobbles over to whip. Despy reverses to then SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO, into the STRETCH MUFFLER! The fans are thunderous as Nick endures Despy thrashing that leg! Despy grabs Nick’s arm, NUMERO DOS! Despy goes for the other arm, but Nick keeps fighting! The fans rally, Nick crawls with that one arm, but Despy drags him away!
The fans rally as hard as they can as Despy almost has Numero Dos Plus! Nick gets his arms free and then RANAS Despy away! The fans fire up while both men are down! Nick shakes out his leg and Despy goes to a corner. Despy rises, he storms back over to Nick, and he gut wrenches, only for Nick to wrench free! Nick ducks the lariat, SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Despy stays in this but Nick just fires back up! The fans rally and Nick drags Despy to his feet. Nick hooks the leg for the PRODIGY- NO, Despy wrenches out to reel Nick in! BIG back suplex! Despy hurries to then gut wrench and GUITARRA DEL ANGEL! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up again as Nick stays in this! Despy grows frustrated, but then he vows to end this! Despy underhooks and PINCHE- RANA! Nick has the cover, TWO!!! Despy narrowly escapes, but then N ick baits him in! Step over, sunset flip, TWO!! Despy gets free again, and he ELBOWS Nick! Nick catches the haymaker to wrench and arm-drag, into a float over and SEATBELT!! TWO?!?! Despy escapes and Nick is shocked! Despy runs up, into a ROUNDHOUSE!! Nick has Despy down and the fans fire up! Nick rises, he calls his shot, and he drags Despy up! Nick hooks the leg, and PRODIGY PLEXES!! Cover, TWO?!?!
Despy survives and Nick is stunned, but this is why Despy is the 31st Best of the Super Juniors winner, and Junior Heavyweight Champion on top of it! Nick still has something more, and he brings Despy up. Nick underhooks the arms?! Despy fights free of that, and wrenches out, but Nick ROCKS him! Despy shakes his head, so Nick ROCKS him again! Despy shouts, Nick ROCKS him but Despy ROCKS Nick back! Nick SUPERKICKS! And ROUND- NO, Despy dodges to SPEAR! The fans are thunderous as Despy underhooks, PINCHE- NO, Nick slips free, hooks the arms, and he turns Despy! KILL- NO, Despy shoves Nick to the corner! WAYNE’S WORLD!!
The fans fire up as Despy sputters. Nick powers up again and he reels Despy in! Nick underhooks, for the ROLLING TIGER DRIVER!!! Cover, NICK WINS!!!
Winner: Nick Wayne, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Desperado earns 0)
Even Nick seems a bit shocked, but yes, he just pinned THE IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion! He just pinned THE BOSJ 31 winner! Does that mean Nick will be THE Best of the Super Juniors, even at such a young age? As for Despy, he did note that anyone could win any given match, and he was just proven right. Will Despy redeem himself as the rest of the tournament goes on?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Kosei Fujita!
The Ticking Timebomb made Kushida tap out, but the Ichiban Sweet Boy put out the Crown of Fire. Will Fujita defuse another explosive opponent? Or will Hiromu make BOSJ even more, more, MORE fun?
The bell rings and the fans duel, with an equal share of “HI-RO-MU!” and “FU-JI-TA!” The two circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. The two break, and Fujita CHOPS! The fans fire up and Hiromu CHOPS back! Fujita CHOPS, Hiromu CHOPS, repeat! It is a classic CHOP fest, and neither man is backing down! Hiromu does wind up to CHOP backhanded and Fujita is stinging! Fujita comes back to CHOP, then he whips! Hiromu reverses but Fujita RANAS! Hiromu bails out, Fujita builds speed, but Hiromu slips in! Hiromu whips but Fujita reverses, and then Fujita DROPKICKS! Hiromu tumbles back out and the fans fire up!
Fujita goes out to the apron, the fans rally, and then he springboards to DOUBLE JUMP TOPE CONJILO! The fans fire up and Fujita puts Hiromu back in. Cover, ONE!! Fujita runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Hiromu stays in this and the fans rally up. Fujita stays focused and he stalks Hiromu. Fujita waistlocks and deadlifts, but Hiromu elbows free. Hiromu runs but Fujita drop toeholds him into a deathlock! Fujita wants the facelock but Hiromu scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Fujita lets go, and Hiromu bails out. Fujita goes to the apron, but Hiromu blocks his kick and trips Fujita up!
Hiromu then wheelbarrows Fujita to FACEBUSTER to the floor! The fans fire up again while Hiromu catches his breath. The fans rally and Hiromu drags Fujita back up, just to CHOP him back down! The fans fire up while Hiromu shakes out his hand. Hiromu stands Fujita up again, CHOPS him again, and Fujita falls onto a fan’s lap! Hiromu apologizes to the fans for Fujita, then CHOPS Fujita again! Hiromu brings Fujita around, puts him in the ring, and Hiromu gives one last apology before slide inside. Hiromu stands Fujita up, but Fujita CHOPS! Fujita whips, Hiromu grabs ropes, and then Hiromu BOOTS Fujita!
Hiromu jumps up to have a HANGING HEADSCISSORS! Red Shoes counts, Hiromu lets go at 4, and then Hiromu covers, TWO! Hiromu drags Fujita back up to whip him into a corner. Hiromu then LARIATS, snapmares, and basement DROPKICKS! The fans cheer, Hiromu covers, TWO! Fujita stays in this but Hiromu isn’t bothered. The fans rally as Hiromu paces around. Hiromu brings Fujita up, eggs him on, and then blocks his kick! And his punch! DRAGON SCREW! Then MAXIMUM THE- NO, Fujita has the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Hiromu lets go. Fujita still clutches a leg, but Hiromu drags him up again.
Hiromu CHOPS Fujita, eggs him on, and Fujita CHOPS! Hiromu CHOPS and Fujita falls back. The fans rally as Hiromu eggs Fujita on. Hiromu pie faces Fujita, Fujita CHOPS, but Hiromu CHOPS again! The fans rally up but Hiromu whips. Fujita reverses, Hiromu dodges the chop, but not the LEG LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans cheer again! Hiromu sits up first and he rolls his way to a corner. Fujita rises, runs in, and he CHOPS at the corner! Fujita whips corner to corner, runs in again, but Hiromu puts him on the apron. Fujita ducks a shot to ROCK Hiromu! And then springboard MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!
The fans cheer but Fujita is a bit frustrated. Fujita drags Hiromu up, reels him in, but Hiromu slips free of the suplex! Fujita CHOPS, suplexes again, but Hiromu again fights it! Hiromu fireman’s carries, but Fujita slips free and shoves him to a corner. Hiromu BOOTS Fujita, runs the ropes, but Fujita dodges! Hiromu dodges, but Fujita pops him up for a waistlock! Hiromu fights free but Fujita CHOPS! Fujita runs, but into a SUPERKICK! Hiromu ducks the heel kick to SUPERKICK again! Hiromu runs, but Fujita almost falls over so Hiromu isn’t quite sure what to do. Hiromu brings Fujita up with a waistlock, but Fujita reaches out for the ropes!
Hiromu brings Fujita back and GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Fujita rises?! Fujita runs back in, slips around Hiromu, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Hiromu is right up, too!! Hiromu dodges, wheelbarrows, but Fujita stops the facebuster to WHEELBARROW GERMAN!! The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Fujita crawls away to the far side, then runs back in, but into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX into the corner! Fujita is folded up but the fans rally again! Both men are down but stirring. The fans continue to rally as Hiromu sits up. Hiromu stands, wobbles, but he smiles as he makes his way over to Fujita.
Hiromu dragon sleepers and drags Fujita up, TIMEBOMB- NO, Fujita kicks his way to the corner! Hiromu puts him up top to CHOP! And CHOP again! Hiromu climbs up to join Fujita, fireman’s carries, and SUPER TIMEBOMB 1.5!! Cover, TWO!??! Fujita survives and the fans fire up! Hiromu grows frustrated now, but then he grins because he’s also amused. The fans rally and duel as Hiromu drags Fujita back up. Hiromu fireman’s carries, but Fujita slips free to waistlock! Hiromu standing switches, ducks the elbow, and SUPERKICKS! Fujita comes back, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but the HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER finds him! Cover, ONE?!?!?
The fans are thunderous again as Fujita shockingly survives! Fujita flounders around along the ropes, then CHOPS! Hiromu CHOPS back! The fans fire up as Fujita shakes his head. Hiromu eggs Fujita on and Fujita CHOPS, but it doesn’t hit quite the same. Hiromu CHOPS, Fujita staggers, but Fujita comes back to CHOP! Hiromu tells Fujita to put something behind it, then he CHOPS! Fujita CHOPS, CHOPS, but Hiromu CHOPS! And CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Fujita staggers around, Hiromu mockingly asks what’s wrong, and then he CHOPS again! Fujita sputters, staggers, and leans on the ropes.
The fans rally as hard as they can and Hiromu eggs Fujita on more. Fujita CHOPS, but Hiromu DOUBLE CHOPS! Fujita grits his teeth, fires up, but Hiromu scoops to SIDEWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Hiromu paces around Fujita. Hiromu eggs Fujita up and the fans rally behind “FU-JI-TA!” more. Hiromu runs, HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER!! Fujita is flipped inside-out, and Hiromu vows to end this. Hiromu drags Fujita up, fireman’s carries, but Fujita fires elbows! Hiromu still throws him into the dragon sleeper! Fujita fights that, and even fights Hiromu’s standard suplex to fight free!
Fujita takes a swing but Hiromu catches him to wrench and facelock, only to ABANDON HOPE!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous again! Fujita crawls his way over, covers, ROPEBREAK!! Hiromu survives by a literal foot but Fujita is too sore to be upset. We pass 15 minutes, one of the longest matches all day, and Fujita drags Hiromu up. Fujita torture racks, and THRILL- NO, Hiromu lands out! But Fujita ducks the superkick to HEEL KICK! Hiromu staggers, Fujita huffs ‘n’ puffs, but Hiromu comes back! Fujita pops him up to the GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Hiromu survives and the fans fire up!
Fujita roars and rises up again! Fujita brings Hiromu around to torture rack, but Hiromu slips free! Hiromu wrenches, pump handles, but Fujita escapes the cradle to then sunset flip! And then Fujita shifts to deadlift FISHERMAN, into the fireman’s carry! Then he flips Hiromu into the torture rack, for the THRILL RIDE!!! Fujita crawls to the cover, AND WINS!!!
Winner: Kosei Fujita, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Hiromu earns 0)
Another shocker, and it is the Japanese Young Punk taking down the FOUR-TIME BOSJ winner!! With Hiromu and Despy both losing tonight, is it a sign of the older generation no longer being the best?
As for Fujita, he catches his breathe and gets the mic to say, “When I debuted, it was Hiromu who taught me the pain, fear, and seriousness of wrestling.” The fans applaud that, and Fujita says, “I’ve talked a lot about payback and the new generation moniker. I’ve never been so happy to beat someone in my life!” The fans cheer that, too. Fujita tells Hiromu, “I am the person I am today because of the harshness and pain you gave me back then. Thank you, Hiromu-san.” The fans cheer again, and Fujita continues with, “But I won the main event today!” The fans cheer that and chant his name as Fujita manages to stand.
Fujita promises, “You can count on me! I will win this! The Mighty Don’t Kneel!” Then will Fujita changes this from The Best of the Super Juniors to the Mightiest of the Super Juniors? Or is one win over one of the best still not enough to prove he’s the best?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Kosei Fujita: 2-0, 4 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-1, 2 points
Dragon Dia: 1-1, 2 points
Francesco Akira: 1-1, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-1, 2 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 1-1, 2 points
Robbie X: 1-1, 2 points
Clark Connors: 1-1, 2 points
Master Wato: 1-1, 2 points
KUSHIDA: 0-2, 0 points
Here are the NEW B Block standings!
Nick Wayne: 2-0, 4 points
Robbie Eagles: 2-0, 4 points
MAO: 2-0, 4 points
El Desperado: 1-1, 2 points
Titan: 1-1, 2 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 1-1, 2 points
SHO: 1-1, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 0-2, 0 points
YOH: 0-2, 0 points
Taiji Ishimori: 0-2, 0 points
My Thoughts:
A great BOSJ but I didn’t realize they’d do all ten on one show. Even so, I liked how most of them were very fast, very quick, and rather short. Just looking at the blocks, we get a classic NJPW move of very different dynamics between them. A Block only has one 0-2 with Kushida, which is surprising, and only one 2-0 with Kosei Fujita, also surprising. For Kushida, probably not a big deal, he’s done a lot in his NJPW career and is helping the younger generation. Likewise, Hiromu put Fujita because Hiromu himself has done so much in his NJPW career as a Junior Heavyweight. It is a great honor for Fujita to win in the main event and speak to leading the new generation in this division.
Meanwhile, B Block has three of 2-0 and three of 0-2. Knight losing again isn’t so surprising, but I do wonder if he’s already out of the running for the semifinals, destined for a middle-of-the-block record. Yoh had at least a protected loss with the House of Torture pulling out quite a few tricks just to screw him over, but it also helps line up names for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships. Taiji isn’t much different from a Kushida or Hiromu where he’s already checked off quite a bit as a Junior Heavyweight, and putting over the special guest from DDT Pro is a good spot.
Mao, Eagles and Nick Wayne make for a very fun top of the block right now. Again, Mao making the crossover from DDT Pro, makes sense for him to be booked strong. Eagles has been champion and is still Soul of Pro-Wrestling Champion on the side, also a logical choice. Nick Wayne is really getting to show how he’s a Prodigy with a big win over Desperado. Nick has the golden ticket in his back pocket but who knows when and where he’ll get that shot. And I bet even if he does, Christian Cage screws him over somehow so that Nick doesn’t become a champion “on his own,” and double champion at that. At the very least, Nick could become a semifinalist “on his own” and rub that in Christian’s face when he returns home to AEW, adding to that feud’s heat.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Gold and steel in the Windy City!
Classic POD is WAR: Prison Heat w/ Rey Cash (12/10/2020)
Andrew Balaz, Rey Cash and PC Tunney invite you to come along on a trip inside the minds of Los...
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (5/13/25)
Sign on the dotted line!
Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/11/25)
Let's get funky!
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (5/12/25)
IT'S CLOBBERIN TIME!
