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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (9/29/18)

Published

6 years ago

October 5, 2018

Ring of Honor Wrestling Television, Episode 367

The ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships are on the line! Can Cody & The Young Bucks retain against Silas Young & his buddies, The Bouncers?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Four Corner Survival: Eli Isom VS Shane Taylor VS Flip Gordon VS Chris Sabin; Isom wins.
ROH World Television Championship: Punishment Martinez VS Aaron Solow; Martinez wins and retains the ROH World Television Championship.
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: The Bullet Club’s Cody & Young Bucks VS Silas Young & The Bouncers; Cody & The Young Bucks win and retain the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships.

PLAY BY PLAY

Four Corner Survival: Eli Isom VS Shane Taylor VS Flip Gordon VS Chris Sabin!

The Future of Honor, the Notorious Hitman, the Captain of Flip Army and one half of the Motor City Machine Guns all have some big wins in their careers, but they still need something bigger to get them a shot at a title. Who will come out of this match looking to challenge for singles gold?

Sabin, Isom and Flip uphold the Code of Honor, but Taylor doesn’t really care. Per the rules, only two can start. Sabin and Flip volunteer so Isom and Taylor go to corners. The bell rings and we begin. Sabin gets a headlock but Flip powers out only for Sabin to run him over with a shoulder. Flip kips back up and dares Sabin to go again. Sabin runs but Flip follows and they collide with shoulders. Sabin stays up and flexes, so Flip throws a forearm. They brawl back and forth with forearms, neither man backing or slowing down. Fans like seeing this, and then both men go for dropkicks! They both go for clotheslines and that takes them down. Taylor tags in, but so does Isom? Isom circles with Taylor and ducks the punch to give a chop. Taylor isn’t affected.

Isom ducks more of Taylor’s punches to give forearms. Isom runs but into the pop-up spinebuster! Taylor bumps Sabin and Flip so no one can tag in, then he drops the leg on Isom! Cover, but Sabin breaks it. Sabin goes after Taylor with forearms, then runs, but into a choke grip! Isom tags to Flip and Flip springboards in. But Taylor catches him, too! Taylor goes to double choke slam but Flip and Sabin fight out. Sabin dropkicks Taylor’s legs out and Flip dropkicks Taylor out! Sabin talks to Flip, they shake hands again. But Isom breaks through that to slingshot onto Taylor! Taylor catches Isom! But Sabin Penalty Kicks and Taylor goes down. But then Flip dropkicks Sabin out! Fans fire up as Flip builds speed, to FLY! He bowls them all over and has Philly fired up.

Flip puts Taylor in the ring and returns to the apron. Flip slingshots but Taylor shoves him down onto Sabin and Isom. Then Taylor gets a wild idea, and hits the apron CANNONBALL! The Hitman wipes everyone out and Philly is thunderous while we go to break!

ROH returns and Flip forearms back on Taylor. Taylor gives him one and Flip is rocked. Taylor throws Flip to the apron but Flip kicks back. Flip springboards for the missile dropkick! Fans rally up and Flip runs corner to corner for another dropkick. Flip tries but fails to lift Taylor in the fireman’s carry. Taylor shoves Flip but Flip springboards, only for Taylor to avoid contact. Taylor shoves Flip again so Flip tries again, springboard spear! Cover, but Isom breaks it. This is every man for himself so Isom doesn’t want to let Flip win. Flip kicks Isom then throws him out. Flip climbs up but Taylor stands, and catches the crossbody! Taylor lifts and tosses Flip but Flip lands on his feet, only to get flipped by the lariat!

Fans rally for Flip but Sabin tags in. Sabin climbs and leaps to crossbody Taylor down. Sabin keeps moving to hit a missile dropkick. He tries but fails to lift Taylor so he hits a roaring elbow and enziguri. Sabin uses ropes for the tornado DDT! Cover, TWO!! Close but not close enough. Sabin aims and runs in at Taylor, only to get sat down by the urenage! Taylor stalks Sabin and drags him up, but Sabin kicks. Taylor blocks to give a knee. And another knee! Sabin rolls back but Isom tags in. Isom goes at Taylor with forearms but Taylor shoves him. Isom comes back with more, but gets a headbutt! Taylor runs in at the corner, but Isom boots Taylor away. Isom dodges and Taylor hits buckles. Isom lifts and gets Taylor up for the Samoan Drop!! Cover, but Flip breaks it!

Flip goes after Isom but Isom shoves Flip into Sabin’s mule kick. Sabin tries to use Isom for the tornado but Isom ducks. Sabin grabs Isom, to hit a DDT and complete shot side by side! Fans fire up with Sabin as he drags Isom back up. Sabin fireman’s carry but isom slips out. Sabin fights out but Isom counters with the tilt-o-whirl backbreaker. Isom builds speed to DIVE! He takes Sabin all the way to the ramp! Philly is loving Isom right now, and Isom gets back in the ring. But Taylor’s up, too. Isom grabs Taylor but gets a pop-up punch! Taylor sees Flip coming but Flip handsprings to avoid the punch. Flip kips up to mule kick and Pele! Flip runs, springboards, but into a knee! Taylor talks trash but Isom rolls him up! ISOM WINS!?

Winner: Eli Isom, by pinfall

Are we dreaming?! Isom won off of Taylor?! Taylor doesn’t like that, he clobbers Isom with a clothesline! Fans boo as Taylor picks Isom up for Greetings from 2-1-6. Sabin returns, but Taylor tilt-o-whirls him into the 2-1-6! Taylor drags Flip up, but Flip slips out to SUPERKICK Taylor out! Flip dares Taylor to come back for more, but Taylor thinks better of it. When will the Hitman and Captain Gordon face off again? Where will Isom find himself after this victory?

ROH shares highlights from Dojo Pro and their World Television Championship Contender’s Tournament.

Aaron Solow won the Dojo Pro Black Belt after defeating the likes of MJF, Shane Strickland, and even Jeff Cobb! And now, after some of the biggest matches of his career, Solow gets THE biggest match of his career against the Reincarnation of the Purple Mist. Can Solow go from black belt to gold belt and become the new ROH World TV Champion?

Marty Scurll speaks.

The Superhero VS The Villain, part 2. Shane Helms “begged and you cried” for this rematch, but it’s not necessary. Every hero needs a villain and this villain wants a hero. Be Scurll’s hero, Helms. So that Scurll can vanquish you once and for all!

ROH World Television Championship: Punishment Martinez VS Aaron Solow!

The new Dojo Pro Black Belt may have been trained by THE Lance Storm, but will that training help him withstand the resident monster of Ring of Honor?

The introductions are made, the WTV belt is raised, but there is no Code of Honor. Martinez pie-faces Solow, so Solow SLAPS Martinez! The bell rings and Solow fires off forearms. Martinez shoves but mises as Solow is slippery. Solow kicks but Martinez tanks it. Solow chops but it just makes Martinez smirks. Martinez blocks the next chop, to then grab Solow by the choke grip. Solow slips out and dropkicks but Martinez stays standing. Solow baits Martinez in and dumps him out. He slingshots but into the choke grip! Martinez lifts but Solow slips out and kicks Martinez away. Solow handsprings into the ring to avoid being swept. Martinez pursues but Solow dodges to dropkick again. Martinez is in the corner and fans fire up. Solow runs but into a boot!

Solow bails out but Martinez smirks as he follows. Martinez rocks Solow with a right cross, then picks him up, to toss into barriers! The monster roars while Solow gasps for air. Solow crawls but Martinez is on him. They go into the ring and Martinez stalks Solow. Solow fights back but Martinez rocks him with a right! Punishment is having fun with Solow while we go to break.

ROH returns and Solow is fighting back with forearms! Martinez knees low but Solow jawbreakers. Martinez runs but msises his back elbow. Solow runs in to hit the forearm smash, then rolls, only to be put on the apron. He swing kicks Martinez away then climbs up. Solow leaps, but Martinez gets under. Solow ducks the clothseline to SUPERKICK! Martinez stays standing but Solow clotheslines him out. Solow builds speed and FLIES! He wipes Martinez out and fans fire up. Solow and Martinez get back to the ring. Solow climbs up, leaps, but gets caught. Martinez lifts but victory roll to stomps! Solow keeps going, but Martinez blocks. Martinez suplexes but Solow slips out. Martinez gets the choke grip but Solow breaks free, Bayl- er, Belly2Belly! But Martinez rises up!?

Solow grabs Martinez, spinning suplex! Cover, TWO!! Solow’s close but still so far from winning. Fans fire up as Solow drags himself up. Solow grabs Martinez in the butterfly but Martinez spins out to ear clap and roundhouse! Martinez then torture racks to the psycho driver, and Silencer curb stomp! But he’s not done, Martinez hauls Solow up for a massive South of Heaven Choke Slam!! Cover, Martinez wins!

Winner: Punishment Martinez, by pinfall; still ROH World Television Champion

Solow gave it everything he had, but it wasn’t enough. The Purple Mist continues to reign as champion, does anyone have a chance of dethroning him?

ROH takes a look at the returning Team Coast2Coast!

Shaheem Ali & Leon St. Giovannia scratched and clawed their way up from a losing streak in their self-imposed #DoOrDie challenge against War Machine of all teams! And some how, some way, Ali & LSG won! C2C then went on a hot streak up until The Bouncers, Brian Milonas & The Beer City Bruiser battered them down before a major tag team gauntlet match. But now, C2C returns and are ready to make the third time the charm! Will they be ready for The Kingdom next week in episode 368?

Silas Young prepares backstage.

Bully Ray comes by to set something straight. At Death Before Dishonor, he and Silas went out there and “destroyed Colt Cabana and Flip Gordon.” Bully’s sure won’t ever see Colt Cabana again, and doesn’t care about Flip. But tonight, Silas goes out to team with… What even are they? Silas is going backwards! Bully and Silas were practically the main event, but Silas is with these “schmucks” tonight? “Good job”, Silas, really. Bully’s bad mouthing aside, will Silas and his friends be able to prove they’re worthy of ROH’s trios titles?

ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: The Bullet Club’s Cody & Young Bucks VS Silas Young & The Bouncers!

Matt & Nick Jackson teamed with The American Nightmare to take on the #FirstLastandOnly World Six-Man champions in The Kingdom on the way to the instant classic wrestling event, All In, and won! There was some controversy to the finish, but the referee’s decision is final. The Kingdom obviously want their rematch, but will they get it against the Bullet Club or a trio of “real men”?

Of course, wherever Cody goes, Brandi and Bernard follow. We go to break while teams sort out and streamers are swept up.

ROH returns and Matt starts against the Mastodon, Brian Milonas. Fans chant “Lose some weight!” at Milonas but he doesn’t care. He ties up and pushes Matt back. Matt comes back but gets shoved again. Matt comes back again and gets the waistlock to headlock. He shifts back to a waistlock, but he can’t even get his hands to touch. Milonas simply pulls the arms apart to butt bump Matt. Matt leaps back for a headlock but Milonas lifts Matt, then throws him down by his hair. Milonas drops an elbow but Matt avoids it. Matt dropkicks Milonas but Milonas runs him over with a shoulder on the rebound. Matt gets to the Bullet Club corner, and tags in brother Nick. Fans rally for Young Bucks but Milonas tags in Bruiser.

Nick and BCB circle while BCB trash talks. They tie up but BCB shoves Nick away, insisting this is a fight, not a match. BCB dares Nick to fight him, so they circle again. Nick gets another headlock but Bruiser powers out. Bruiser says this is a fight so fight him! He kicks Nick to a corner but then Nick dodges the punch to throw hands! Bruiser shoves Nick away but Nick comes back for more punches. Nick runs, dodges and leaps, but BCB catches the crossbody. Matt comes in to dropkick Bruiser down! Silas comes in and both Bucks dodge him. Cody slingshots in for a dropkick, then they triple dropkick Milonas right out! Silas runs into kicks and a double whip. Double elbows and the wheelbarrow for the Rhodes uppercut and wheelbarrow cutter!

Cody gives Milonas the Beautiful Disaster, then Matt headscissors Bruiser for Nick’s dropkick! Philly fires up with Bullet Club while the “real men” regroup. Silas tries to get his beer buddies back into this, but the Terminator drums start up. Silas huddles up with BCB and Milonas, and BCB returns to the ring. He and Nick circle and BCB knees low. BCB whips but Nick blocks, chops and goes up the ropes. Silas anchors the feet and Bruiser reels Nick in for a slam! Bruiser bites the headband, then tags Milonas. The Bouncers double whip but Nick kicks them away. HOt tag to Cody! Cody rallies with his speed, and somehow manages to slam Bruiser! But Silas chop blocks the bad leg! Milonas tags Silas in, and Silas taunts Cody. Silas drags Cody up but Cody hits him. Silas hits back and now it’s a brawl.

Fans boo as Silas gets the edge. They rally up and Cody gordbusters Silas down! Silas gets away and tags BCB back in. BCB says Cody got lucky there. BCB says Brandi wants to be with a real man, but Brandi shouts for Cody to make BCB pay for that one. Fans are on Brandi’s side as Cody circles with BCB. Cody gets a waistlock but BCB backs him into buckles. BCB shouts “Last Call!” but then Cody tosses him out onto Bernard! Fans boo but BCB holds Cody in place for Silas to hit a rope straddle attack, then he feeds Cody to Milonas’ mastodon crossbody! BCB covers, TWO! Cody narrowly survives while we go to break.

ROH returns again and Milonas drags Cody up. Bernard shows he’s fine from the crash earlier, and fans chant for him. Milonas whips but Cody uses it to hit BCB. Milonas still squashes Cody then tags to Silas. They double lift but Cody slips out. Cody dodges Milonas to send him into a post, then dodges Silas to send him into Milonas. Silas runs back out but into the spinning powerslam! Cover, but Milonas just manages to break it. Fans rally as Cody crawls, hot tag to Nick! Nick rallies with kicks on Silas and BCB. Shining wizard leads to the bulldog, but BCB reverses with a back suplex. Nick lands on his feet, and still gets the bulldog and clothesline combo! Philly fires up but Milonas returns. Fans chant “The! Elite! The the Elite!”

Nick fires off forearms then ducks the clothesline to give more forearms. He back kicks and Matt enters. The Bucks double whip but Milonas throws them into each other. Milonas runs but into double kicks. Nick runs and Matt alley-oops for Nick to dropkick Milonas down! BCB returns and runs both Bucks over! BCB drags Nick to a drop zone then climbs up. Matt SUPERKICKS the legs out, but Silas fireman’s carry and rolling senton on Matt! Then the headstand, but Nick SUPERKICKS Silas out of it! Nick springboard stomps on Silas, then somersaults to draping backstab BCB! Matt fires up with Philly as Nick climbs up top. Together, the Bucks moonsault and frog splash! Cover, TWO!! Bruiser survives but the headband comes off.

Nick tags to Cody, and the Bucks whip him to FLY onto Silas and Milonas! Terminator drums begin as Cody positions Silas and Milonas. The Bucks run, slide, and SUPERKICK! The Bullet Club gather Silas and Milonas, but Bruiser is the one climbing up now! Beer City dive-bomb! Everyone is done, and fans are loving this! Bruiser stands up and puts Cody back in the ring. Philly knows “This is Awesome!” even as Milonas tags in. BCB bearhugs Cody while Milonas climbs up, for the elevated leg drop! Cover, but the Bucks break it! Milonas tosses out Nick and Bruiser tosses out Matt to then go back to Cody. The Bouncers coordinate, Milonas hoisting Cody up while Bruiser climbs across the way. Milonas climbs up to join Cody, for the SUPERPLEX! Bruiser leaps, into SUPERKICKS!!

Philly erupts, and now Milonas gets SUPERKICKS to the Beautiful Disaster! Silas returns, to say “Suck it!” and leave?! Is this Bully Ray getting in his head? Silas leaves his “friends” high and dry, so Milonas gets the SUPERKICKS, into Cross Rhodes! Triple Cover, the Bullet Club wins!

Winners: The Bullet Club, Cody pinning; still ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions

The American Nightmare and his friends faced one of their literally biggest challenges yet, and were victorious! The Kingdom will come for them eventually, but will a conspiracy interfere again? Or will there be a one true trios champion in the end?

My Thoughts:

A great night for ROH here. They didn’t waste any time getting to action, that Four Corner Survival was really well done, because it actually used the tagging dynamic creatively. It was great to see Isom win, that kid is going places, he really might be the Future of Honor. Of course, Taylor lashes out, which makes total sense. Flip being the one to get the better of him in that fight was great, seeing them revive that feud is going to be fun. Marty Scurll’s promo for his rematch with Hurricane Helms was short but sweet, and the match itself is going to be a lot of fun. I’m still hoping to see Helms put up that Superhero Championship just to add some real stakes to this story.

I oddly like the push this Aaron Solow guy is getting. He’s been all over the place, from ROH to both WWE’s Raw, 205 Live and NXT. He’s practically the world’s most famous jobber. Solow got a great push in Dojo Pro to be their Black Belt Champion and then was strong in this match with Punishment Martinez. Obviously he wasn’t going to win, though, but he still looked good losing. The obvious match-up I want to see is Martinez VS Cobb. And with word that Martinez is on his way out and headed to WWE, it makes sense for Jeff Cobb to take the title in a great, heavy-hitting good-bye match to Martinez. Learning that next week we get the return of Coast2Coast is great, I wonder if they get a controversial win over The Kingdom to further legitimize the Kingdom’s talk of conspiracy.

The Six Man Tag title main event was great, but naturally the Bullet Club finds a way to win. Even if Silas Young didn’t ditch his team, Bullet Club was completely in control. Silas turning on his friends makes him even more of a Heel, so I guess Silas isn’t going to turn on Bully for that feud. At least, not yet. Maybe if Bully keeps badmouthing Silas and being the one leaving Silas to lose, that’ll change and Silas becomes a Face to counter Bully’s top Heel. And depending on the timing of tapings, Cody might be simultaneous ROH World Six Man Tags, NWA Worlds Championship he got at All In, and IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship [Highlight for spoilers], which is big for him.

My Score: 8.6/10

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!

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4 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

7 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.