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Mitchell’s WWE Monday Night Raw Results & Report! (10/22/18)
The biggest men of Raw are now at odds! Will Drew McIntyre regret kicking Braun Strowman off his feet? Or will the Monster Among Men #GetTheseHands instead?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Finn Balor VS Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush; Finn wins.
- Sasha Banks w/ Bayley & Natalya VS Ruby Riott w/ The Riott Squad; Riott wins.
- Apollo Crews VS Elias; Elias wins.
- Fatal 4 Way: Nia Jax VS Dana Brooke VS Tamina VS Ember Moon; Ember wins.
- Raw Tag Team Championships: Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler VS Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins; Ambrose & Rollins win and become the new Raw Tag Team Champions.
PLAY BY PLAY
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
The WWE Universal Champion is dressed casually, but he looks anything but relaxed. The Shield is still tense, and Crown Jewel is on its way, so there’s any number of reason Roman would be feeling stressed. He enters the ring and takes the mic as Providence both cheers and jeers The Big Dog. Roman takes a moment to hear the fans before he speaks. “I feel like I owe everybody an apology.” For months up to year, Roman has spoken as Roman about being here every week, being a fighting champion and being a workhorse, “but that’s all lies.” The reality is, he’s actually Joe Anoa’i, and he’s been living with leukemia for the last 11 years. Leukemia has returned, and he can’t be the fighting champion he promised to be. He must relinquish his title.
Joe will take whatever they send his way but he’s not saying this for pity. He has faith. At age 22, he was diagnosed with Leukemia, and he quickly put it in remission, but that was the hardest part of his life. Joe had no money, no home and a baby on the way. Football gave up on him, but the WWE took him in. And then when he made it here on the main roster, he was put front and center, and “y’all have made my dreams come true.” Cheers, boos, the fans always reacted to him, and that’s what is important. He will always be thankful for that. Fans actually chant “Thank you, Roman!” It almost brings Roman/Joe to tears.
Roman/Joe thanks the fans back but says the fans know how this works. Life isn’t fair. Right now, the best thing he can do is go home and focus on family and health. But he makes this clear: he’s not retiring. After whooping leukemia’s ass a second time, he’s coming home. And when he does, it won’t be about titles, it will be about a purpose. He’ll come back to show us all, as well as his family from his children to his wife, that when life throws a curve ball, Roman will stand in the batter’s box, choke up and swing for the fences! He vows to be back “very, very soon.” Roman thanks the fans once more, “I love you. Believe that.”
With a heavy heart, Roman drops the mic and gives up the belt. Providence gives him a standing ovation and another “Thank You, Roman!” The Shield brothers, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, come out to hug their best friend. And together, they give a very heartfelt and emotional Shield fist bump. We wish Roman Reigns/Joe Anoa’i well in this truly serious fight.
Finn Balor VS Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush!
The Extraordinary Man has been on a roll as of late, but the Rocky Mountain Machine’s Hype Man of the Hour just won’t let him enjoy it. Lio has touted the greatness of Lashley ever since becoming his manager, but that doesn’t mean anything until you get in the ring. Will Finn show up big bad Bobby? Or will he be run over by the Heavyweight who’s back to Dominate?
Lio chants “Lashley! Lashley!” as Bobby walks out on stage. The two walk down to the ring together, then Lio chants Lashley’s name more. The bell rings and Finn has the fans on his side. Lashley kicks Finn low then brings him up to club him back down. Lio says Finn doesn’t know who he’s messing with. Lashley scoop slams Finn fast and hard, covers, ONE. Lashley keeps on Finn with a nerve hold. Finn endures but gets out, only for Lashley to push him to the ropes. Lashley runs, but into Finn’s dropkick! Lashley rolls out, but Finn builds speed. Lio sees it and gets in the way! So Finn goes after Lio! They go around, but Lashley ambushes Finn from around the corner! Lashley is in control as we go to break.
Raw returns and Finn endures both Lashley’s nerve grip and Lio chanting for Lashley. Fans rally for Finn and Finn powers his way up. Finn gets up but Lashley knees low and puts him in the corner. Lashley punches Finn down, then soaks in the heat. Finn steadies himself while Lashley flexes. Lio talks Lashley up as Lashley knocks Finn down again. Lashley continues to flex and Lio continues to hype him up. Lashley stalks Finn, then drags him up for the Canadian rack. Finn fights out and body drops Lashley. Lashley sunset flips but Finn rolls through to dropkick! Both men stagger up, and lashley runs into Finn’s boots,. Finn rallies with forearms but they only stagger Lashley. Finn wants the takedown but Lashley pulls him off it. He tries again and gets Lashley down for double stomps!
Fans fire up as Finn aims at Lashley, for the running chop! Lashley grabs Finn and puts him in the corner. Lashley runs into more boots, but still catches Finn’s crossbody! Samoan Drop! Cover, TWO! Finn barely survives but he still gets away. Lashley drags Finn back up and suplexes, but Finn gets out again. Finn hits the Slingblade! Finn hurries up top, but has to leap over Lashley. He turns around into a big lariat! Lashley drags Finn up as Lio chants for him again. Canadian rack but Finn slips out and rolls Lashley up, Finn wins!!
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall
The Extraordinary Man gets the better of both Big Man and Hype Man to get the victory! Lashley is steaming and Lio is shocked, but can Finn continue to be #TooSweet against them?
Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre talk backstage.
The Show-Off appreciates what the Scottish Stud did at the end of Raw last week, but now they’ve got Braun Strowman hunting them. McIntyre says he simply saw the writing on the wall, and that Strowman was going to go after them both. It was kill or be killed. These two need to focus on tonight’s tag title match, but even after that, they’ve set the example. Ziggler can cement his legacy to become the Best in the World in the World Cup. McIntyre says Strowman needed them more than they needed him. McIntyre isn’t afraid. And Ziggler won’t have to worry about a thing. But then where’s he going? “Monster hunting.”
Sasha Banks w/ Bayley & Natalya VS Ruby Riott w/ The Riott Squad!
The Boss has the Huggable One and the Queen of Harts by her side, just as she will at WWE Evolution. These three will face the full Squad this Sunday, but can Sasha stop the Riott tonight? Or will Ruby be rolling into the inaugural All Women’s PPV to help her Squad take over?
Raw returns and the Squad make their entrance. We see the Squad share their dreams. Liv and Sarah dream of causing pain and suffering. Ruby vows to make their opponents’ dreams become nightmares. #WeWinWeRiott! The bell rings, and this match begins.
Ruby and Sasha circle but The Squad creeps close. Sasha gets away to her side before tying up with Ruby. They go back and forth and Ruby puts Sasha on the ropes. They break but then go again. Sasha gets the waistlock but Ruby gets the headlock. Sasha powers out but Ruby runs her over. Ruby taunts Bayley but Sasha gets a wristlock. Ruby stomps Sasha’s feet and gets a headlock. Sasha powers out and things speed up, Sasha runs Ruby over. She drop toeholds Ruby down to then add meteora! Cover, TWO! Ruby hurries to her side, then sucker punches Sasha down. Ruby throws Sasha down by her hair, then covers. TWO, but Ruby keeps her cool while pie facing Sasha. Sasha hits back with body shots but Ruby clubs her to ropes.
Ruby chokes Sasha on the ropes, but stops at 4. Fans rally up and Sasha chops Ruby back. Sasha goes acrobatic to arm-drag Ruby, then runs into a corner. Ruby back elbows her but Sasha denies Nightshade! Sasha knees Ruby out, but the Squad saves Ruby from the dive. Both trios argue, but Sasha hits Ruby and puts her in the ring. Sasha climbs up but Ruby mule kicks her down! The Squad Leader has control while we go to break.
Raw returns again, and Ruby stomps Sasha out in front of Bayley and Natty. Liv and Sarah like what they see, but then Sasha throws forearms! Sasha runs, but into an STO! Cover, TWO! Ruby grows frustrated, but she keeps on Sasha by wrapping on a cravat. Sasha endures the neck wrench, and fans rally up behind Natty and Bayley. Sasha feeds off the energy but Ruby brings her back down. Ruby adds more pressure, but fans continue to rally. Sasha gets up again and fights out. Sasha arm-drags Ruby, then boots Ruby as she runs back in. Ruby tries again but Sasha puts her into buckles. Sasha sees Ruby coming back and gets her with a back slide. Ruby rolls through but gets a knee! Sasha rallies now, and dropkicks Ruby to a corner. Sasha fires up and runs in, for meteora! She climbs up, another meteora!
The Squad freaks out as Sasha gets Ruby with the backstabber! Bank Statement Crossface is on, but Ruby blocks the hands. Bayley intercepts Sarah Logan and they scrap. Liv jumps on and they throw Bayley down, but then Natty run sin. Liv wipes Natty out but Sasha backs them both off. Sasha decks each of them, but returns into Ruby booting her to buckles! Then, Riott Kick! Cover, Ruby wins!
Winner: Ruby Riott, by pinfall
Chaos and teamwork are one and the same for Ruby’s team. They roll on towards Evolution, but will the continue the Riott when it’s 3v3?
From the bowels of the arena, The Brothers of Destruction speak.
“Respect? Triple H and Shawn Michaels want to lecture us on respect?” The respect Undertaker and Kane had for DX died from DX’s own dishonesty. This reunion is built on a bed of lies. Michaels claims he stayed away out of respect, but deep down in his soul, what killed him in the shadows was nothing more than fear. The fear that HBK would feel helpless all over again. Fear that he’d be humiliated again. And fear that Taker would put HBK so far down, he’d never be able to return.
Crown Jewel will see the Brothers of Destruction reunite to face DX for the first time ever! And it will be where all of HBK’s fears come true. DX had three words for Taker and Kane: “Are you ready?” Their answer: “Rest… In… Peace…!”
Nia Jax speaks.
“At WWE Evolution, the world will see that women can do anything.” It’s about drive and determination. Nia vows to win the Evolution Battle Royal to become #1 contender again. Will the Irresistible Force clear the field of both past, present and future stars of WWE Women’s Wrestling?
Degeneration X is here!
Triple H and Shawn Michaels are just under two weeks away from their first tag team encounter with The Brothers of Destruction! Undertaker and Kane accepted their challenge and issued an ultimatum, now DX will respond in kind!
“Lot of big words being thrown around lately.” Namely, “fear”. Fear is what kept HHH in the boardroom or that kept HBK in retirement. HHH has news for Taker, “it’s going to take a lot more to instill fear in us than taking your lunch hour, grabbing a GoPro, walking down the stairs of Knoxville City Hall, stepping into the boiler room, throwing on your mask, and making some kind of idle threat.” HBK hates to break it to you, but neither of them is running for mayor. There’s another word being thrown around: nostalgia. HBK hoped that meant “new merch” but no. Nostalgia is sentimentality. They realized, nostalgia is just a polite way of saying “old.” But then again, nostalgia wise, there’s a movie out now, Halloween. And then 70K people were packed into the MCG to see “nostalgia”. Maybe “old” is the polite way of saying “better”?
Now DX has been running this for 22 years. Their X means DX is better! Today, it might be the past, but there’s another X that says “they’re better”, that speaks to the future, and the future is now. Guess what, they run that X, too! Fans know they’re talking about “NXT! NXT!” The thing is, if they bring the old X to Crown Jewel, it won’t be for nostalgia. It will be to “kick, your, ass!” And if you’re not down with that– Wait, the lights are flickering… And the bell tolls! The Undertaker and Kane speak from a cemetery now.
“Pride goes before destruction.” “And arrogance precedes a fall.” DX’s reunion will be their annihilation. Bring your dreams and aspirations to Crown Jewel, they’ll bring depravity and despair. HHH should’ve stayed away, and HBK should’ve stayed retired. You can’t outrun the Reaper, and you won’t survive The Brothers of Destruction. Tombstones are prepared for HHH & HBK, because this first match between them will be DX’s last match against anyone. Their bodies will be put here, but their blacked souls will be owned by them. They will be tormented by failure in the deepest pits of Hell. “And you will never rest… in… peace…!!” The Brothers of Destruction give one more ultimatum, will they bring it to fruition?
The Vacated Universal Championship match is official!
Though Roman Reigns is out, Brock Lesnar still gets his contractual rematch clause, and Braun Strowman still gets the second shot he earned. Will it be the Beast or the Monster that takes that belt for their own?
Dana Brooke speaks.
“WWE Evolution means changes here. It means opportunity and it means making history.” Dana’s been overlooked, but she vows to get all eyes on her.
Paul Heyman is here!
The Advocate introduces himself, but not in his usual way, because his thoughts and prayers go out with the “champion of a man you know as Roman Reigns.” Heyman is humbled to have been among the locker room and in the presence of “such courage and such greatness.” He will go home tonight and explain this to his children, and hopes they’ll understand that what we all love about this show, this company and this industry is that what we saw tonight was sacrifice. What Roman did was sacrificed his career aspirations because he couldn’t fulfill the obligations of being a champion. To everyone who walks through the locker room, the title deserves the best anyone has to offer. The WWE Universe, the fans, those who take pride in watching, have the right to point to the champion and say “That is everything this show has to offer.”
Until just before this show began, Raw had the right to brag that the Universal Champion was the best. But now what? Roman doesn’t want the show to stop just because he can’t defend it, “the show must go on.” And so it does. Crown Jewel, Brock Lesnar VS Braun Strowman, only one will stand up and say “I’m the one that carries on the legacy that Roman Reigns brought to this ring.” And as far as Heyman is concerned, that ain’t Strowman. There’s only one being worthy of the title, of being our champion, of walking into the Octagon saying “I am the best WWE has to offer!” And that man is BROCK, LESNAR! Braun can walk around all he wants saying he’s a Monster, Lesnar doesn’t just say he’s a beast, he IS a beast, and Strowman isn’t in Lesnar’s league! Not in his category, stratosphere, nor species!
But here comes Braun!! The Monster has a mic and he glares right at Heyman as he stands on stage. Fans chant “Get These Hands!” as Strowman says the only words Heyman should say is that Strowman is gonna beat Lesnar’s ass all over Crown Jewel! Then he’ll bring the Universal Championship back to Raw. And not when he wants, but every single Monday! Strowman’s had his differences with Roman, but when Roman beats leukemia, Strowman promises to give him his shot. But for now, Lesnar will #GetTheseHands! But Strowman gets a CLAYMORE from McIntyre! The Monster Hunter hit his prey, because he wants first crack at a champion monster. Will he regret getting a shot in this close to Crown Jewel?
Dolph Ziggler finds Drew McIntyre backstage.
The Show-Off is pumped up and proud, no one has done that to Strowman at all. Charly Caruso comes over and admits that while impressive, isn’t McIntyre worried about the consequences? No. That’s the problem with superstars. They’re always worried. McIntyre isn’t a child scared of monsters. What he just did, that was the swift kick of reality. Strowman knows the truth now. And now, let’s focus on what actually matters: the Raw Tag Team Championships. McIntyre & Ziggler head out, but will they really be able to hold onto gold while an angry Monster is around?
Ladies and Gentlemen: Elias.
The Drifter is in Providence, plays his guitar, and says that him being here means they are blessed. He asks as always, “Who Wants to Walk With Elias?” Providence sounds up for it, but Elias says they’re not ready. He speaks on Apollo Crews interrupting, and he has a song about it. So please silence phones– Apollo interrupts again!
Apollo Crews VS Elias!
The incredible athlete wants his time to shine, but the Drifter won’t let him do it at his expense. Who will have the spotlight on them after tonight?
The bell rings and they tie up. Apollo gets the headlock and takedown, but Elias gets up. Elias works to power out, but then Apollo runs him over. Things speed up and Apollo shows off his agility, then dropkicks Elias down. Apollo gets another headlock takeover, but Elias gets right back up. Elias powers out again, but Apollo holds ropes. Apollo sends Elias out to then slingshot. Elias moves and goes after the feet but gets a kick and an asai moonsault! Crews has control while we go to break.
Raw returns and Elias grinds Apollo in a headlock on the mat. Apollo endures while fans duel. He gets up but Elias brings Apollo back down. Apollo powers his way back up and arm-drags Elias, but Elias holds on! Elias keeps the squeeze on Apollo, and uses legs for leverage. Apollo still gets up, pries his way out and arm-drags Elias again. He dodges Elias in the corner, then throws forearms. Elias blocks the boot but gets the enziguri! Apollo mule kicks and runs to boot, then whips Elias into a leaping lariat! Apollo kips up and fires up, for the standing shooting star! Cover, TWO! Apollo keeps his cool and fans rally up. Both Apollo and Elias slowly stand, but Apollo lifts Elias! Elias slips out and whips Apollo but Apollo counters into a Samoan Drop! Cover, TWO!
Apollo grows frustrated, but keeps going. He lifts Elias but Elias grabs ropes. Elias dumps Apollo out but Apollo comes back in, for a big knee lift! Then, Drift Away! Cover, Elias wins!
Winner: Elias, by pinfall
The Drifter gets back at Apollo for the interruptions, and continues on his roll. Will Elias find himself headed for a title opportunity? Will Apollo be able to find that breakthrough victory he needs for his own title aspirations?
Kurt Angle speaks.
“I’ve faced some of the greatest WWE superstars of all time.” That’s all in the past, but Angle has an itch to scratch. He was one of the best, but now he’s in a tournament to prove he’s still the best. It won’t be easy, there are some big names. There’s Seth Rollins, who loves to #BurnItDown, Jeff Hardy who is #Immune2Fear, The Miz who is an A-Lister that talks and talks but also wins and wins, the ultimate underdog Rey Mysterio who Angle is no stranger to, The Show-Off Dolph Ziggler who is is himself very motivated to validate his career, The Viper Randy Orton who is even more dangerous than before, and of course, JOHN CENA! Angle knows first hand Cena has #RuthlessAgression, but Cena’s built a great career since then.
This is both a great challenge and a great opportunity for the Olympic Gold Medalist. Angle may not be the same man 15 years ago, but he believes he’ll be the Best in the World. “Oh it’s true, it’s damn true.” Who will emerge from this amazing field of eight to win the inaugural WWE World Cup?
Ladies and Gentlemen, Elias, again.
The Drifter feels so good after winning, he’s giving us another shot. He has a song for us, but wait, now Baron Corbin is interrupting! The Constable apologizes, but as acting GM, he has to keep the show rolling. There’s still stuff to come like the Raw Women’s Championship contract signing. There’s no time for Elias. He talked to Stephanie McMahon– Elias knows Stephanie, he knows she’d want to hear his performance. Maybe, but Corbin is her acting GM, so this is far more important. And stop looking at him like that. If Stephanie didn’t like Elias, Corbin would fire Elias. Now get off the stage. Providence says “No! No!” but Elias snaps back. He was writing a new song while Corbin was sucking all the fun out of the building.
Elias sings, “I~I~ can see the fear in your eyes, you come out here spreading lies. The Lone Wolf was rising fast, but now you’re Stephanie’s puppet with her hand up your–” Corbin stops the mics for Elias’ singing and guitar. And then he orders Elias off the stage. Elias nods and stands up, and walks backstage. Corbin smugly grins and continues speaking. Fans cheer, because Elias is back, and he SMASHES the guitar on Corbin! Fans have never loved Elias more! Did The Drifter just write his own pink slip? Or will Corbin have other consequences for Elias in mind?
Michael Cole presides over the Raw Women’s Championship contract signing.
He introduces the challenger, the longest reigning Diva’s Champion, Nikki Bella. Of course, Nikki has Brie with her as she walks to the ring. Nikki shows off her strikes as if to say she can do what Ronda does. Cole then introduces the champion, the Baddest Woman on the Planet, Ronda Rousey! Providence is much more excited to see Ronda, and Ronda even gives away replica gloves to young girls in the front row.
Ronda hits the ring and the Bellas immediately bail out just in case. Nikki and Brie know Ronda’s here to fight, but they’re just here to sign a contract. And the last place they’d give the match away for free is in Providence. Ronda promises she’s not here to fight tonight. She wants Nikki to sign the contract so that Ronda can beat Nikki down on Sunday. Because unlike the Bellas, her word is her bond. Plus, if these two could hurt Ronda, Ronda’s mom would be ashamed of her. The Bellas enter the ring tentatively, and are surprised that Ronda kept her word. Her word is her bond, and there’s no physical danger, because the one and only Ronda gave them her word.
But speaking of Mama Rousey, Nikki remembers Ronda promised her mom she’d win the Olympics, and the world championships, and that she’d never get hurt to retire undefeated. Then, did Ronda give her mom her word? Her mom is already ashamed of her. And imagine what her mom will think when a Diva beats her for that title. Nikki and Brie smugly smile as Ronda doesn’t fight back. Nikki signs the contract, and SLAPS Ronda! Clearly they’re pushing Ronda to see if she’ll keep her word about keeping her word. Ronda just smiles and signs her part of the contract. The match is now official, and Ronda promises that on Sunday, “I will end you. I give you my word.” Ronda’s easy switch from smile to death glare is more than enough to scare The Bellas. Will the Bellas regret ever toying with the Baddest Woman on the Planet?
Backstage interview with Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose.
The Shield brothers are still shaken up from earlier tonight. Can they put into words their emotions? “There are no words to describe the ride that the three of us have been on together the last six years.” Nor are there the words for the ups, downs, highs, lows and everything else. They don’t really know what to do or say, but they know they just have to do what they always do: win. Rollins agrees, there are no words, but there are plenty of emotions. Those emotions will be focused into beating Ziggler & McIntyre to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions, for Roman! “Believe that.” Hearts are on fire, will Rollins & Ambrose #BurnItDown later tonight?
Fatal 4 Way: Nia Jax VS Dana Brooke VS Tamina VS Ember Moon!
Raw returns as the Irresistible Force, the former statistician, the Daughter of Super Fly and the Prophecy of Flame look to grab one last bit of momentum before the WWE Evolution #1 Contender’s Battle Royal! Ember knows that WWE Evolution means writing their own legacies, fighting for their futures, and striving to Eclipse the norm. The stars will align for her, the Shenom, to risk it all and win it all. But how will she fair in a fight that’s first fall to a finish?
The bell rings, and all four women slowly approach. Nia hits Dana and Ember hits Tamina. Nia tosses Dana and Ember powers Tamina to a corner, but Nia goes after Ember. She throws Ember aside so that she can go against Tamina again. But then Dana and Ember dropkick each of them. The smaller women are pushed around by the bigger, and the battle lines are drawn. But then Dana rolls Ember, TWO! Ember and Dana start fighting, but Tamina brings Dana around. Dana hits her, but then Nia scoop slams Dana. Nia runs Tamina and Ember over, then rolls all over Dana with the senton!
Tamina goes after Nia but Nia gives her shoulders. Nia shrieks but misses in a corner, and Tamina fires off! Tamian whips but Nia blocks. Nia whips Tamina to a corner, to hit a big corner splash. Then the fireman’s carry, but Tamina slips out to SUPERKICK! ECLIPSE from Ember! Ember covers, Ember wins!
Winner: Ember Moon, by pinfall
The Moon sees all and takes advantage of the chaos. However, it’ll be even more chaotic with dozens more opponents and the over-the-top stipulation. Can Ember Eclipse everyone? Or will someone else rise up to bring the Moon crashing down?
Titus O’Neil speaks for Susan G. Komen.
We are six days away from making history with WWE Evolution, so in honor of that, the WWE look to make history by defeating something else. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so WWE joins Susan G. Komen in that fight. Breast cancer has taken many victims, and Titus’ own grandmother was not so fortunate to survive. However, WWE and Raw honor six survivors from Providence, who not only survived but beat breast cancer! Titus proudly introduces each champion in this fight, who inspire everyone around the world. First is a woman who is four months pregnant, Claire DiCenzo! Next to her is Lindsey McGloughlin, followed by Susan Lane, the newlywed Monique Costa, Patrice Shelton, and Cheryl Cuddy. The WWE invites you to join the fight, because #BreastCancerisUnacceptable! Give it up for the six survivors!
Backstage interview with Trish Stratus & Lita.
This pair of Hall of Fame women’s’ champions go against Alexa Bliss & Mickie James 2v2. How do they feel about how they’re being taken so lightly? Well, you’d hope superstars would be past this. But the more jokes Alexa & Mickie say, the better for them. Trish & Lita always take each other to the limit, and have proven they bring out the best in each other. Evolution will be no different. But then Alicia Fox comes over. Alicia vows her friends make history by making the HoF team history and packing them home. But this is just a distraction as Mickie comes out and attacks Lita & Trish from behind! Mickie & Alicia beat the two legends down, but referees break up the fight.
Mickie tells Charly “That is how we do it around here these days!” But then Trish & Lita come back for more! Lita tosses Alicia then helps Trish whip Mickie! “That’s who we do it in the Atittude Era!” “See you Sunday!”
Raw Tag Team Championships: Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler VS Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins!
The Shield look to honor their best friend with this victory here, can they once again become champions together? Or will the Show-Off and the Stud keep hold of their gold on the road to Crown Jewel?
Raw returns as Ziggler & McIntyre make their entrance. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we begin with Ambrose and McIntyre. McIntyre kicks low and clubs Ambrose to then scoop. Ambrose slips out and tags Rollins, but McIntyre kicks both. McIntyre runs but into double kicks. They throw McIntyre down, then intercept Ziggler. The Shield double suplex Ziggler, then clothesline each man out! Rollins and Ambrose have control while we go to break.
Raw returns as Ambrose fights against Ziggler’s chinlock. He knees low then runs, and catches Ziggler’s jump into a flapjack hotshot! Fans rally, hot tag to Rollins! The Architect rallies on Ziggler, chops McIntyre, then hops up to jump over Ziggler. Things speed up and Rollins DIVES on McIntyre! Then he stops Ziggler to catapult him out! Fans fire up with Rollins as he again DIVES! Rollins gets both champions at the same time! He puts Ziggler in and climbs up top. McIntyre throws him down! Ziggler runs for the Famouser! Cover, TWO! Ziggler slowly gets up and drags Rollins over. Tag to McIntyre, who stomps Rollins out. McIntyre taunts Ambrose then kicks Rollins back down. Tag to Ziggler and Ziggler gets his stomps in. Ziggler taunts Ambrose, then goes back to rake Rollins’ face into a chinlock.
Fans rally as Rollins endures. Rollins powers his way up and fights back with elbows. Ziggler hops on for a sleeper hold, and Rollins fades under Ziggler’s weight being a backpack. But Rollins gets a second wind and makes his way to his corner. Ziggler rakes Rollins’ face but Rollins counters with a back suplex! Both men are down but heading for their corners. Tag to McIntyre, and he reels Rollins in. Rollins slips out but gets chops. He gives an enziguri and McIntyre goes down! Rollins heads for his corner, dodges Ziggler first, but McIntyre whips. Rollins SUPERKICKS McIntyre out of the ring! Ambrose is ready as Rollins crawls over, but Ziggler trips him up! Ambrose chases Ziggler but runs into McIntyre!
McIntyre gets back in the ring but gets a mule kick. Rollins runs but McIntyre elbows him, into the inverted Alabama Slam! Cover, TWO! McIntyre is furious but the champions are back in control while we take one last break.
Raw returns once again, and Ambrose has McIntyre on the top rope. He climbs up to join McIntyre, but McIntyre resists the superplex. McIntyre shoves Ambrose away but Ambrose ducks under the clothesline. Rollins tags in as Ambrose runs and gives McIntyre a neckbreaker! Rollins climbs up and hits the frog splash! Ambrose DIVES onto Ziggler! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives, he and Ziggler are still champions! Fans know “This is Awesome!” Rollins climbs up but McIntyre gets him from behind. McIntyre climbs up but Rollins resists. Rollins trips McIntyre up and gets him in the Tree of Woe, but McIntyre sits up to SUPER German Suplex Rollins! But Ambrose dropkicks in. Ziggler drags Ambrose out to throw him into barriers. Ziggler climbs up now, but Rollins leaps up to SUPERPLEX, roll through to Falcon Arrow! Cover, TWO!!
Both men are down but stirring as Providence chant “Burn It Down!” Rollins stomps along, and Ziggler stands up. Mule kick, but Ziggler dodges the stomp. Ziggler wants but is denied Famouser, so he goes for a sunset flip. Rollins rolls through and deadlifts, to bomb Ziggler at McIntyre. McIntyre catches Ziggler, but almost gets Dirty Deeds. He shoves Ambrose to hit Claymore! Rollins throws McIntyre out but Ziggler puts Rollins into a post. ZIGZAG! Cover, TWO!? Rollins survives and Ziggler is furious! Fans chant “YES! YES!” because they love this entire thing! Ziggler gets up and McIntyre returns. Ziggler drags Rollins up, McIntyre runs, but Ambrose trips him up. Then BRAUN comes out! McIntyre throws Ambrose aside and Rollins rolls Ziggler! TWO, Rollins goes at Ziggler but gets the ref! Then double clotheslines take Rollins and Ziggler out!
Strowman continues to storm his way down the ramp and to ringside. McIntyre locks eyes with the Monster, and fans are ready to see this clash. Strowman rushes in and fights with McIntyre. He clotheslines McIntyre out and then rocks him with clubbing hands all the way to the crowd! The brawl is heavy hitting, and Strowman throws McIntyre into chairs! Then he throws him into more chairs and more barriers. They make their way to the far side, and there’s nothing McIntyre can do to stop the onslaught! They run backstage, leaving Ziggler all alone! Ziggler realizes this, so he decides to take the belts as weapons. Ambrose stops that, and then mule kick to CURB STOMP!! Cover, Ambrose tosses in the referee, The Shield win!!
Winners: Ambrose & Rollins, Seth Rollins pinning; NEW Raw Tag Team Champions
They did it! Ambrose & Rollins win the titles back, and best of all, it was dedicated to their partner, their friend, their brother, Roman Reigns. But then Ambrose gives Rollins Dirty Deeds?! The Lunatic Fringe, emotionally torn as he is, still attacks Rollins?! Ambrose’s anguish is clear as day on his face, as is Rollins’ confusion. And Ambrose goes back for more!! Providence is just as distraught, but Ambrose won’t stop. He wants Rollins to “say it again”, but Rollins has no idea what he means. Ambrose dumps Rollins out of the ring, then mutters to himself. He stalks Rollins, to then throw him into the timekeeper’s area! Ambrose stomps Rollins, and says “Watch your damn mouth!” Ambrose tosses Rollins his share of the belts, before pulling up the floor padding!!
Rollins slowly stands up, Ambrose goes after him! Ambrose brings Rollins over and says “You asked for this!” He gives Rollins Dirty Deeds to concrete! Ambrose throws his Shield shirt down while fans boo and jeer the Lunatic Traitor. Ambrose leaves Rollins for dead, and it would seem that without Roman to pick up the pieces, The Shield is dead, too. What was it Rollins said that set this in motion? Or was Ambrose always this unstable?
My Thoughts:
This was a roller coaster night of true emotional ups and downs. I had just recently heard of the talk that Roman Reigns was missing house shows and the assumption was an injury. No one could’ve guessed it was something as serious as leukemia. I’m pretty sure I speak for all of us here at The Chairshot that we wish him a speedy recovery, just as he plans on.
But then, for both better and worse, the rest of tonight was about “the show must go on.” Finn VS Lashley was pretty good, that’s obviously the plan for those two as we move forward, but I still would love to see Finn VS Lio Rush at least once during this time. As I had guessed, we’re getting Six Woman Tag of Riott Squad VS Natty & Boss-Hug Connection at Evolution. The battle royal keeps getting more and more big names for it, but I’m hoping the winner is Asuka, with Ember Moon as next choice. Asuka needs something to turn her back towards the SmackDown Women’s Championship, so this would be a big help to that. Then Evolution can have Joshi Strong Style represented with Asuka, Io Shirai as Mae Young Classic winner and Kairi Sane as NXT Women’s Champion.
I think Elias just turned Face tonight as he smacks Baron Corbin, and that’s great. Elias has recently reached that point with the fans, despite that Seattle Sonics burn, and this is the right time for him to be a Face. Paul Heyman gives us a promo that is both heartfelt and worked shoot, as was Strowman’s. McIntyre getting a shot in on Strowman was great for their story, too. It doesn’t really matter who is Face or who is Heel in that story, it’s still going to be great to see Strowman get the title at Crown Jewel to then have a program with McIntyre. The Raw Tag Team title match was incredible, and Providence was definitely feeling the motivation of “This one’s for Roman!” which only added to the excitement. It was great that The Shield wins, that was probably the right move for all the good feels.
But then comes the confusing and almost controversial part, where Ambrose still turns on Rollins. I thought they scrapped the idea because The Pack split up to give us McIntyre VS Strowman. Then I thought there was no way they could bring the story out because of the real circumstances around Roman. But it seems Vince McMahon only cares so much, and still gave the order for Ambrose to turn on Rollins. The timing is awful because it brings the mood down. Sure it gives Ambrose immense heat as a Heel now, but they could’ve and perhaps should’ve waited until after Crown Jewel, after something else happens for their duo to “trigger” Ambrose, and then you still get Heel Ambrose VS Face Rollins. Doing it here just seems like Vince being stubborn about what he wants to happen.
My Score: 8/10
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John Cena returns to SmackDown!
WrestleMania Weekend kicks off with SmackDown, and John Cena once again graces the WWE with his presence. What final words will he have before facing Cody Rhodes this Sunday?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: Carmelo Hayes wins.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Motor City Machine Guns; The Profits win, by disqualification, and retain the titles.
- Chelsea Green VS Zelina Vega; Zelina wins.
- LA Knight VS Solo Sikoa; Knight wins, by disqualification.
- LA Knight & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu; Knight & Braun win.
- Six Man Tag: Team American Made VS Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee & Rey Fenix; Rey, Dragon & Fenix win.
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WrestleMania SmackDown’s going commercial free for the first hour!
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga pull into the parking lot.
Solo lets his Right Hand Man handle the bags, but LA KNIGHT ATTACKS! The Mega Star goes after Tama, SMACKS him off some other car, and then SLAMS the door shut on Tama’s hand! Knight gets away before Solo returns, is the WWE US Champion making sure Jacob Fatu can’t stack the deck here in Las Vegas?
Seth Rollins is here!
The Visionary surprises Las Vegas as he’s already here ahead of WrestleMania! Rollins struts his way out in a black ‘n’ white tuxedo with golden roses painted on it, and the fans sing along, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as he goes to the ring. Rollins revels in the cheers before grabbing a mic. The singing continues, and Rollins tells Las Vegas, “It ain’t Monday, it’s Friday, but I thin it still works. Welcome to Friday Night Rollins~!” The fans cheer and Rollins says he is our host! He is a Visionary, he is a Revolutionary, he is SETH! FREAKIN’! ROLLINS! The fans cheer, and Rollins looks to the WrestleMania sign.
The singing returns, but there are also chants of “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” Rollins decides to reference said CM Punk by sitting cross-legged in the middle of the ring! Rollins even tosses the mic sleeve aside, but now the fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” Rollins says we’ll get to him in a minute. Let’s start with that guy who they were chanting for first. The fans chant “C M PUNK!” again, and Rollins says yes, that’s the reason that guy came back to wrestling, right? Because all the fans chanted his name for ten long years! That’s why Punk came back, right? Except, when CM Punk came back to the ring, it wasn’t a WWE ring.
So did Punk came back because the fans were chanting his name? Or because someone wrote him a big fat check? Rollins says when Punk burned that bridge, like he does every other bridge, Punk did finally come back to the WWE. But was it because of the fans chanting his name? No. It was because they wrote him another big fat check. Some fans actually chant, “BIG FAT CHECK! BIG FAT CHECK!” Rollins adds, “Tell me when I’m tellin’ lies. CM Punk likes to pretend he came back for all of you. CM Punk doesn’t care about you. CM Punk doesn’t care about the WWE. He’s a liar, he’s a fraud, he’s a coward…
“And say what you will about Roman Reigns, Mr. OTC…” The fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” and Rollins says Roman doesn’t even pretend to care about the fans! Roman doesn’t even pretend to care about the WWE! And you can believe that. The OTC only cares about the OTC. Roman Reigns is in the Roman Reigns business. Mr. Private Jet, Mr. Limited Schedule, Mr. Handpicked Opponents. The fans sing “Roman! Roman Reigns~!” Rollins says yes, Roman loves that. He loves when you love him. But Roman knows nothing of sacrifice. Punk knows nothing of sacrifice. Rollins knows EVERYTHING about sacrifice!
But funny enough, this story all started 12 years ago, all with Paul Heyman. That’s the truth. Heyman brought Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose into the WWE to be a shield for CM Punk. Every single night, Rollins sacrificed everything he had in this ring to be that shield. Did he get any of the credit? Absolutely not. “Everyone in the back” wanted the cameras and spotlight on Roman Reigns. It was always about Roman Reigns! Roman Reigns was the next John Cena! Roman Reigns was the next cash cow! Look at Roman, put the spotlight on him! Every single year, this went along.
And in the background, after CM Punk had gone away, taken his ball and gone home, Rollins heard little echoes of “C M Punk” chants. Meanwhile, Rollins was making every show, in the ring every night, sacrificing everything that he had! The fans do cheer that, and Rollins says it all came to a head last year, in the main event of WrestleMania, a knee hanging on by a threat, Rollins’ stepdad at home, dying of cancer… But Rollins was there at the very end to be a shield to make sure Roman Reigns LOST! The fans do cheer that, too! They even chant, “Thank You, Seth!” and sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins soaks it all in before continuing.
“This story between us started 12 years ago, when Paul Heyman brought myself and Roman Reigns into the WWE. And it ends tomorrow night, in the most important Triple Threat match in the history of this industry. And I promise you, I will do exactly what I have done for the past 12 years. I will lay it all on the line. I will sacrifice everything that I have to make sure that this business, this company, this industry, moves forward in the right direction. That’s not a prediction, that’s a spoiler. HAHAHAHAHAHA~!” Rollins has issued his mission statement. Will the Architect finish the story that he’s been writing for over a decade now?
2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal!
The tradition to honor the Eighth Wonder of the World continues! Who will make it through the star-studded field to immortalize themselves on the giant trophy?
The bell rings and the brawl is on! The fans fire up for this chaos as LWO brawls with Legado del Fantasma, Pretty Deadly is after A-Town Down Under, and Carlito finds himself the odd man out so he just smiles and watches it all happen. Carlito brings out his apple, but R-Truth takes it and takes a bite out of it! The fans cheer, Carlito is confused, but then Carlito CLUBS Truth into SPITTING the apple at Miz! Carlito whips, Truth reverses and TOSSES Carlito to ELIMINATE him! The fans cheer and Carlito is stunned! Truth tosses what’s left of the apple to him! Melo storms up, Truth ROCKS Melo, then Truth TOSSES Melo, only for Melo to drag Truth out with him!
The fans fire up as Truth and Melo brawl, but Miz BOOTS Truth down to ELIMINATE him! The fans boo as Melo Don’t Miz sticks together, But then Karrion Kross finds Miz! Kross grabs Miz, unfinished business from before the Transfer Window! But Melo jumps on Kross! Melo & Miz mug Kross, and then we see Rey Fenix staring down with Santos Escobar. But then Los Garza CLOBBER Fenix! They haul him up, Andrade goes after Santos, and Fenix gets hit with TU LO SABE! Los Garza get Fenix up again, ASSISTED RAZOR’S- RANA! Fenix sends Berto up, out and ELIMINATES him! Angel runs up, but Fenix puts him on the top rope!
Angel shoves Fenix away, but he’s kinda stuck. Fenix SHORYUKENS! Angel falls out, Fenix ELIMINATES him, too! Santos says what’s wrong with these guys! Pretty Deadly mugs Tyler Bate, they stomp his hands and give him the Scott Hall fingers. Then they RAM Tyler into the corner, and Kit Wilson UPPERCUTS! Then Elton Prince UPPERCUTS! #YesBoy! DRY MARTI-KNEES! But then A-Town Down Under TOSS Pretty Deadly to DOUBLE ELIMINATE them! But then New Catch Republic goes after them! Kaiser kicks at Dunne, Dunne blocks, and Tyler says Bop up, BANG! Kaiser falls, but ATDU mugs New Catch Republic!
The fans boo Theory & Waller as they TOSS Tyler, but he rebounds to DOUBLE COMEBACKER! The Big Strong Boi then DUMPS ATDU out at the same time! But Waller & Theory both hold onto the ropes! Kaiser DUMPS Tyler, but Tyler holds on! Tyler skins the cat, but Kaiser SHOTGUNS him down and ELIMINATES him! The fans boo the Impeccable German, but Dunne KICKS him! Dunne pushes Kaiser to the ropes! Santos GAMANGIRIS Miz! American Made battles with the LWO, Miz fights Santos, and then Andrade helps out! Kaiser is dangling off the floor! Andrade kicks at Kaiser, but then Santos is on Andrade!
Andrade takes a swing, but santos shoves him into Fenix! Andrade apologizes, but Santos KNEES Andrade down! Santos uses that as a reason for Fenix to trust him, not Andrade! Fenix says okay. But then he TOSSES Santos and ELIMINATES him! Fenix knows a snake when he sees one, but Santos respects Fenix’s own trickery. Wait, Otis picks up Tozawa and AIRPLANE SPINS! Tozawa is a human weapon to clear out space! Otis then ROCKS Andrade, scoops and SLAMS him, then picks Tozawa up again to CHUCK at Julius! But Julius catches Tozawa, hands him off to Brutus, and while Julius JUMP KNEES Otis, Brutus TOSSES and ELIMINATES Tozawa!
Otis is mad now, and he CLOBBERS The Creeds! The fans fire up, then Otis runs to DOUBLE LARIAT The Creeds and himself up and out of the ring, TRIPLE ELIMINATION!! Otis realizes his mistake, but the fans still cheer him on. Miz goes after Nakamura, Kross is after Fenix, and Dragon Lee has Chad Gable! Otis RAMS Julius into the steel steps in frustration! Andrade TOSSES Waller and ELIMINATES him! But then Theory picks Andrade up! Andrade fights free, TOSSES Theory, and he ELIMINATES him, too! The fans fire up for El Idolo, and then he turns around to see Gable. Gable is surrounded by Andrade, Fenix, Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde!
Andrade BOOTS Gable first! Dragon Lee V-TRIGGER! DOUBLE SUPERKICK from Cruz & Wilde! JUMP SOBAT from Fenix! They TOSS Gable and ELIMINATE him! But then Nakamura storms in! He fights LWO, Wilde RAMS Nakamura from the apron and goes up, but Nakamura KICKS Wilde to the floor and ELIMINATES him! Cruz whips Nakamura, runs in at the corner, but Nakamura puts Cruz on the apron! Cruz ENZIGIRS, goes up, but Kross DECKS Cruz! Kross shouts, “Rey is using you!” Dragon Lee SLAPS Kross! Kross laughs and DECKS Dragon Lee! Kross scoops Dragon Lee, but Dragon Lee slips free to TOSS Kross and ELIMINATE him!
Vegas is torn that their guy is done, but Kross says Mysterio is just using Dragon Lee! Nakamura TOSSES Dragon Lee! But Dragon Lee gets up, buckle bumps and GAMANGIRIS! Dragon Lee slingshot RANAS Nakamura down! Then Dragon goes corner to corner, but into a KINSHASA!! Nakamura then IVERTED EXPLODERS Dragon up and out to ELIMINATE him! The fans are torn, but we’re quickly down to seven, with Nakamura, Fenix, Kaiser, Dunne, Andrade, Miz & Melo. Kaiser and Dunne trade shots while Miz & Melo kick Fenix in a corner. Dunne DUMPS Kaiser to the apron, but Kaiser pulls Dunne’s hair!
The fans fire up as both men dangle off the apron! Both men stand on the apron, and Kaiser CHOPS! Dunne kicks a leg out, STOMPS Kaiser’s hands, then BOOTS him! Kaiser hooks the rope with his legs! Kaiser crawls inside, Dunne steps through ropes, but Kaiser KICKS the ropes to jam Dunne up! Kaiser runs but Dunne catches him to a HANGING TRIANGLE HOLD! Dunne drags Kaiser up and over and to the floor! Dunne ELIMINATES Kaiser! Andrade fights Melo, but Miz TOSSES Andrade! Andrade holds on, but Dunne LARIATS Melo! Then Dunne TOSSES Miz! Dunne ROCKS Miz, ROCKS Melo, then he grabs Melo’s hand!
Dunne bends Melo’s fingers, then SNAPS them! Dunne fires hands, but Miz holds onto Melo! Miz TOSSES Melo in, but Dunne SHOTGUNS Miz down to ELIMINATE him! The fans fire up as now we have just five! Melo runs up, ducks and enzigiri, and he DUMPS Dunne to ELIMINATE him! That makes four, but Andrade picks Melo up! Melo fights free, Fenix and Nakamura rise up, and now our final four square off! The fans fire up as they circle around the ring, and then they brawl! Fenix has Nakamura, Andrade has Melo! Nakamura KNEES Fenix low, fires more KNEES, then he AX KICKS! Melo ROCKS Andrade and CHOPS him in a corner!
Nakamura sends Fenix into Melo to then ROUNDHOUSE Melo! INVERTED EXPLODER for Fenix! Andrade is back to boot feint but Nakamura avoids the shadow elbow! Andrade avoids the roundhouse but not the WHEEL KICK! The fans fire up with the King of Strong Style, KINS- NO, Andrade dodges! But then Nakamura THRUST KICKS! Nakamura hops up, but Andrade triangle jump DROPKICKS Nakamura down, and ELIMINATES him!! The fans are thunderous and Andrade grins, but then Melo SUPERKICKS Fenix! Fenix is stuck in the ropes, but Melo brings him around. Melo jumps, but Andrade gets him, only for Fenix to SHOVE them both over!
Melo and Andrade both hold onto ropes! Fenix doesn’t realize this, and Melo gets back in! Melo CLOBBERS Fenix! Melo whips, Fenix uses Melo as a boost to RANA Andrade! Melo whips Fenix again but Fenix goes Spider-Man to rewind and HEEL KICK! The fans fire up as Fenix runs at Andrade, somersault FLYING FOREARM! #ANIMO, but Melo puts Fenix on the apron! Fenix RAMS Melo, ROCKS him, then goes up the corner! BUT EL GRANDE AMERICANO TRIPS HIM UP!? Grande DUMPS Fenix out to ELIMINATE him!! “UH GRACIAS~!” The fans boo but Grande runs off into the night.
Andrade and Melo are the last two, a fitting fate given their best of seven series from just last year. The fans are thunderous as these two reset. They runs up, Andrade dodges, kicks, and underhooks! But Melo slips free of the Message to run, and LA- NO, Andrade stops the Mystica to suplex, only for Melo to slip free again! Melo spins Andrade, but Andrade powers out! DOUBLE LARIATS collide, but neither man falls! They DOUBLE LARIAT again, still no one falls! Melo runs, LA MYSTICA! And then a whip, but the boot feint SHADOW ELBOW hits! Both men are down and Vegas is thunderous again!
“This is Awesome!” as both men slowly stir. They rise up, Andrade reels Melo in, and Andrade gives some Latino Heat! The fans cheer that, but Melo fights the first amigo! Melo hits the suplex CUTTER! Melo then whips, but Andrade reverses! Melo goes up, but Andrade jumps up to get him again! Only for Melo to back down and SHOVE Andrade out! MELO WINS!!
Winner: Carmelo Hayes (2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Winner)
El Idolo is furious, but he got faked out as Melo hits the game winner! Melo proves he is H1M, but will he use this to soon become a champion?
SmackDown shares a snippet of Wade Barrett’s interview with Charlotte Flair.
The full interview will be part of tomorrow’s Countdown to WrestleMania 41, but Barrett says The Queen and Tiffany Stratton have clearly made things personal as of late. There have been numerous verbal attacks, as well as physical. Oh, you don’t say? Yes, Charlotte was even sent home from the arena last week, for her to ultimately show up anyway and attack Tiffany. Charlotte notes that wasn’t the first time something like that happened. Barrett wants to know: why is it this has gotten so nasty so quickly? Charlotte takes a moment, and says she doesn’t love it. They have moved past it. But she has a chip on her shoulder, and if she looks deeper at Tiffany, she can see there’s a chip on Tiff’s shoulder, too.
Charlotte doesn’t love it, but the people are invested now, so if there’s anything that matters most to Charlotte, it’s that people tune in not only to see her, but to see her VS Tiffany Stratton on the biggest stage. This is how we got there, but at the end of the day, getting people invested in something is what this is about. It can be ugly sometimes, but that’s just how you get tougher. The Queen is certainly putting Tiffy to the test, but will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Rhea Ripley is here!
Las Vegas fires up as Mami’s in town ahead of her Mania Moment, the Women’s World Championship Triple Threat. Rhea goes to the ring, grabs a mic, and she says, “Sunday, it marks my sixth WrestleMania. Yeah. And each time, I’ve walked into some sort of championship match. But honestly, this one… This one is probably the most important to me. Because it’s true, I let myself get distracted by Bianca Belair, and I lost my Women’s World Championship right before WrestleMania. That’s my bad. So I could, I’m not going to, but I could be coming out here right now to talk about the last few weeks, complain, moan, make excuses, but nah, I’m not gonna do that.
“Because there’s no point in talking about the past anymore. Sunday, I get back what I want, and I do what I have to do.” The fans cheer that! “Rhea Bloody Ripley is walking OUT of WrestleMania your THREE-TIME Women’s World Champion!” The fans really like that! But then wait! Here comes the current champion, Iyo Sky! The Evil Genius high-fives fans as she goes to the ring to step to Rhea. Iyo has a mic, but Bianca Belair interrupts already! The EST struts her way to the ring, struts past Rhea & Iyo, and grabs a mic of her own. The fans boo, but Bianca brushes that off to say, “Y’all two thought y’all was gonna come to SmackDown, drop my name, and I wasn’t gonna show up?”
Bianca says she was definitely showing up tonight! Because tonight might be her last night on SmackDown for awhile, because at WrestleMania, Bianca walks out the champion! The fans boo more, but Bianca says after what they put her through, she isn’t letting this go any time soon. Wait, is that Naomi!? The Glow gone dark has a mic as she makes her way out here to say, “Hey, B. So, you finally decided to show up to SmackDown. And you ain’t even gonna try and talk to me?” Bianca signs but Naomi says she’s filled up the voicemail box, called her like crazy, texted her, and Naomi knows Bianca got ’em cuz it says, “Delivered.”
Naomi approaches the ring and asks if their friendship means so little to Bianca. Naomi didn’t even wanna do this and have everyone in their business, she wanted to handle it in private. But since Bianca’s gonna go ignore her- Bianca says they’re not doing this, Naomi knows why Bianca isn’t responding because Naomi knows what she did. Bianca said what she said last time, and she meant it. So no, they’re not doing this right now. Oh, Bianca cares about Jade that much? Bianca says it’s not even about Jade! Naomi says Jade wasn’t there for Bianca like Naomi was! And tomorrow, Naomi finishes what she started with Jade! And after that-
Well, why wait? Here comes Jade Cargill now! The Storm storms her way to the ring, and she goes right for Naomi! Naomi runs away, Bianca wants Jade to calm down. Jade says Bianca is choosing Naomi over her now. Rhea says no, Jade, this isn’t about you. This is about- NAOMI SHOVES JADE INTO RHEA! Jade DECKS Naomi! Rhea and Bianca brawl just because, and Iyo stays back. Jade has Naomi on the outside, Rhea and Bianca spill out the side, and producers, refs and security rush out to stop this! Iyo decides to get in on this by going up top! OVER THE MOONSAULT onto the cluster!
The fans are thunderous for Iyo, Naomi scurries away from Jade, and a lot is going down this WrestleMania Weekend! Who will have their Mania Moment and shine in the spotlight?
Team American Made finds Rey Fenix backstage.
Chad Gable mockingly says, “Look who it is! The new luchador! What, you lasted to the final three tonight before you lost? Yeah, that was a good night, through. Not as good as El Grrrande Americano! Tell me, how’d it feel to get eliminated by the greatest-” Dragon Lee storms in and tells Gable to shut up. Gable gets no respect from real luchadores. Dragon and Fenix stand together and Dragon says Grande will lose at WrestleMania. Don’t talk to Gable about WrestleMania! And don’t talk to him about El Grande! But then Rey Mysterio steps in! Rey tells Gable that Grande is gonna learn about real lucha libre.
Gable says Rey doesn’t tell Gable what Grande’s gonna learn! And Rey sure ain’t teaching it! Rey says Gable sounds like he’s still in fight mode. There’s three of them, and three of Rey’s side. Why not a Six Man Tag here tonight? Brutus laughs, but then Gable frowns. Julius says they’re serious. Fenix tells Rey that he likes this idea. The luchadores go to talk with Nick Aldis, will the King of Lucha Libre build some momentum before he faces El Grande Americano?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Motor City Machine Guns!
After over four YEARS without gold, Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins finally have belts around their waists again. But will the champions go away after only a few weeks? Or can the Profits be up here in Sin City?
SmackDown returns and Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin are already in the ring as The Profits make their entrance. The introductions are made, but MCMG strike first with DROPKICKS at the ropes! The Profits tumble, MCMG take aim again, STEREO PLANCHA! The fans fire up, Sabin SMACKS Ford off barriers and then puts him in the ring. The bell rings, Sabin ROCKS Ford again and again, then stomps him. Tag to Shelley, Sabin wrenches Ford and Shelley goes up. AX HANDLES! Then MCMG double whip, DOUBLE ELBOW, and SENTON KNEE DROP COMBO! Cover, TWO! Shelley keeps Ford down, and wrenches an arm.
Tag to Sabin, MCMG double wrench, but Ford breaks free to ROCK Shelley, ELBOW Sabin, then KICK and ELBOW! MCMG DOUBLE KICK, then they run, but Ford blows past to LARIAT Shelley! Sabin kicks, runs, but Ford blows past to LARIAT him now! The fans fire up for Ford and he tags Dawkins in. Dawkins LARIATS Sabin, LARIATS again, then whips. Sabin reverses, Dawkins hurdles, and then Dawkins FLYING UPPERCUTS! The fans fire up with Dawkins, and he runs to CYCLONE SPLASH! Tag to Ford, then Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts! Ford is up top, BLOCKBUSTER DOOMSDAY! Cover, Shelley YANKS Ford away!
Dawkins whips Shelley, Shelley reverses and TOSSES him out! Shelley builds speed, DIVES into a haymaker! The fans fire up while Dawkins snarls, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Dawkins goes back to the Profits corner from the outside, and Shelley returns to the MCMG corner. Sabin tags Shelley, Ford tags Dawkins, and the two throw hands! Shelley climbs up in the corner to rain down punches! Ford runs up as Shelley reaches nine, but Shelley ELBOWS him down! Dawkins runs up but Shelley mule kicks! Shelley whips, Dawkins reverses, and Dawkins FLAPJACKS Shelley hard! Shelley sputters while Dawkins paces. Dawkins covers, TWO! Dawkins drags Shelley up, brings him over, then fires fast hands in the corner! Dawkins DECKS Shelley, drags him back up, and snapmares him for Ford’s slingshot SENTON!
Ford stares Sabin down, goes back to Shelley, and he drags Shelley up, only to get a JAWBREAKER! Shelley runs, sunset flips, but Ford rolls through to PENALTY KICK! And then SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Shelley stays in this and crawls away to ropes. Ford drags Shelley over, tags Dawkins, and they stomp Shelley. Ford YANKS Shelley’s leg, Dawkins stomps Shelley more, then Dawkins stays between Shelley and Sabin. Dawkins scoops Shelley to SLAM him! Cover, TWO! Dawkins stalks Shelley, clamps on with a chinlock, and he grinds Shelley down. Shelley endures, fights up, and throws knees! Dawkins ROCKS Shelley!
Shelley flounders, Dawkins CLUBS him, and then Dawkins RAMS Shelley in a corner! The ref counts, Dawkins lets off, and he brings Shelley over to bump off buckles in the Profits’ corner. SmackDown returns to single picture as Dawkins runs up, but Shelley dodges the cyclone! Ford tags in, slides between Shelley and Sabin, then grabs a leg. Shelley BOOTS Ford away, hot tag to Sabin! Sabin dodges Ford, DROPKICKS Dawkins, then BOOTS Ford! Sabin goes up, and he FLYING RANAS Ford! Sabin keeps moving, and he goes to the apron to PENALTY KICK Dawkins! Sabin goes up the corner again, and he MISSILE DROPKICKS Ford!
Sabin tags Shelley while the fans fire up. Sabin runs in, Ford puts him on the apron, but Shelley LARIATS! Shelley clinches, Sabin goes up, MISSILE DROPKICK FALTLINER COMBO! Cover, TWO! Ford survives, but Shelley drags him up and brings him around. Shelley bumps Ford off buckles, tags Sabin, and Shelley Electric Chair Lifts Ford! Sabin climbs but Ford fights free! Ford sends Shelley into Sabin, then ENZIGIRIS Shelley! Hot tag to Dawkins! Sabin leaps over Ford, but Dawkins is there, POUNCE SAIDO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Dawkins drags Sabin back up, tags Ford back in, and Dawkins whips Sabin, only for Sabin to grab ropes.
Dawkins runs up, Sabin BOOTS him away! Shelley sneaks a tag, Sabin runs, FLAPJACK DROPKICK! Ford leaps, Sabin dodges! Shelley is there to atomic drop! The Dream Sequence begins, and completes with the MOTOR CITY FACIAL! Ford flounders to a corner, MCMG hit him with the BOOT ENZIGIRI COMBO! Then they bring Ford out, but Dawkins DECKS Shelley! Sabin DECKS Dawkins! Ford SUPERKICKS Sabin! Sabin tumbles out to join Shelley and Dawkins, so Ford builds speed and FLIES over the corner! The fans are thunderous, but JOHNNY GRAGANO LEAPS IN FROM THE CROWD! DIY attacks, and the match is ruined!
Winners: The Street Profits, by disqualification (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Tommaso Ciampa grabs the belts, then he POSTS Dawkins! And he KNEES Shelly down! DIY is committing grand larceny but they claim they’re still the rightful champions! The fans boo, will Nick Aldis have to serve some justice?
Nick Aldis is on the phone.
Speaking of the SmackDown General Manager, he’s clearly already addressing the issue with DIY, only to be interrupted by Chelsea Green. The WWE Women’s United States Champion has her Secret Her-vice with her as she assumes Aldis witnessed last week’s travesty. He witnessed that count out loss, if that’s what she means. That IS what she means. And she has a complaint to file. Oh, tell him something he doesn’t know. Chelsea has Alba & Piper serve Aldis with the document. Aldis looks it over, and Chelsea assumes he will rectify the injustice. Aldis tells Chelsea that yes, she is right. There was an injustice, time to take action.
In fact, the three of them are supposed to be in a Six Woman Tag tonight. Forget that, because we’re handling this “injustice.” Zelina Vega will face Chelsea Green again! Great idea! What a stand-up champion! But hey, it’s a singles match, so let’s just have it be only Chelsea at ringside. Thank you. Aldis leaves, Chelsea freaks out and wants him to get back here, but what’s done is done. Will Chelsea just have to make sure she doesn’t lose two weeks in a row to La Muneca?
DIY is running backstage.
They’re trying to get away with these belts, but Aldis and security stop them! Aldis wants them to hand the belts over, DIY says they’re not playing games, but Aldis says DIY are not the champions. DIY insist they ARE the champions, but then the Profits run up! Followed by MCMG! Aldis and security keep this from breaking down! Aldis has everyone stop. DIY can do this the easy way or the hard way. DIY hand the belts over. Aldis says he is sick of dealing with this. Next week, the belts will be on the line, and high overhead. It will be a TABLES, LADDERS & CHAIRS MATCH! All three teams like that, but who wins when it’s all about TLC?
Randy Orton is here!
The fans sing along with Voices as The Viper makes his way to the ring. Orton takes a long look at the WrestleMania sign before he poses on the corner. Orton then grabs a mic to say, “Ladies and gents, as of now, I do not have an opponent for WrestleMania 41.” The fans boo, but Orton says he and the wife have been in Vegas, doing the appearances, walked The Strip, met the WWE Universe, thousands of you have approached him. He’s seen it in your eyes, he feels it in the air, there is an excitement for this year’s WrestleMania like none other! Orton’s father was in the very first Mania. Then 20 years later, Orton debuted at Madison Square Garden.
Orton’s mother got to witness his debut. Mania means something to him. And his legacy has a lot to do with his longevity. So there is no way in hell he is just sitting out this year’s WrestleMania! If Orton competes this weekend, it will be the 20th time he has competed at WrestleMania! This WrestleMania means so much to him, so here’s what he’ll do. He is just going to throw this out there to “the universe,” and let the fans decide! Orton will show up on Sunday, boots tied up, gear on, and just the right amount of baby oil on his skin… Fans like that! Orton promises to be locked, loaded and ready to deliver.
Because he’s not just doing this for himself! Orton is doing this for the fans, for his family, for the guys in the back! But as far as “the boys in the back” are concerned, if anybody wants to test themselves, he dares them to step up! Anybody on The Strip, if you’ve got wrestling boots, or even just catch wind that The Legend Killer needs an opponent, he is challenging you to step up! He will be there on Sunday, Allegiant Stadium, in the ring, ready to go! But know this: You will be met with, you will fall victim to the three most dangerous letters in sports entertainment, R K O! Who will then step up to this RKOpen Challenge?
Backstage interview with Damian Priest.
Byron Saxton is with The Archer of Infamy and notes that this situation with Drew McIntyre has reached a boiling point. Earlier today on the WrestleMania Kickoff Show, they got into it, and- Priest stops Byron there. He knows Byron is doing his job, but Priest is done answering questions. This is now a direct message to Drew McIntyre, “the same guy who didn’t bother to show up to SmackDown tonight. The same guy who has been trying to convince the world that he’s some kind of victim. Drew, you are not a victim, man. Not yet. You’re mistaken if you think this is about me beating you in a match. You’re not ready for this fight. The world isn’t ready for this violence.
“You’ve tried really hard to paint me as some type of bad guy. Good. I’m gonna beat you so bad, you’re gonna wish you were future endeavored, again. At WrestleMania, I’m bringing the punishment, and I’m gonna bury you.” Priest has put the Scottish Warrior on notice, is he about to terminate the terminator?
The shadowy force approaches…
More smoke and flashes of images. “Accept damnation… Reject forgiveness…” Then the numbers appear, 4.25.25. We have one week left to wait, will SmackDown fade to black?
Chelsea Green VS Zelina Vega!
The Women’s US Champion is very upset that she lost by count out, but maybe she should’ve just left the issue alone. Now she has to face La Muneca again, and could end up losing even worse. Will Chelsea end up complaining even more after tonight? Or will she find a way to even the score?
SmackDown returns as Chelsea makes her entrance. The bell rings and Chelsea tries the skirt trick from last week! Zelina dodges it, then runs up, but Chelsea catches her for a back suplex! Zelina lands out, but Chelsea SLAPS her! Chelsea talks smack, but Zelina runs up again! Chelsea catches her for a LIGHTNING SPIRAL! Cover, TWO! Chelsea rains down fists, dribbles Zelina, and she has Vegas on her side. Chelsea stand Zelina up, whips, but Zelina KICKS Chelsea! Zelina wheelbarrows, arm-drags, and then runs at the corner, but into a KICK! Chelsea STOMPS Zelina, then rains down forearms! Chelsea then salutes while the fans cheer.
Chelsea drags Zelina up, whips, but Zelina reverses to TOSS Chelsea! Chelsea drags Zelina out and THROWS her into barriers! Chelsea refreshes the ring count this time, argues with the ref about it, then goes out to fetch Zelina. But Zelina DUMPS Chelsea into the timekeeper’s area! The fans rally, Zelina crawls away, and Chelsea drags herself back to ringside. We’re at 7 of 10, then 8! Both women spring in at 9! The fans cheer as the two stare down. Chelsea and Zelina warn the other, and then the forearms fly! Vegas is on Chelsea’s side for whatever reason but Zelina fires a flurry! Then she dodges and comes back to CLOBBER Chelsea!
Zelina LARIATS! Then she blocks a kick, ELBOWS Chelsea, and stalks her to the ropes. Zelina dials it up, but Chelsea BOOTS her first! Chelsea covers, TWO! Now Chelsea argues that count wasn’t fast enough! Chelsea puts Zelina up top, climbs up after her, but Zelina fights the suplex! Zelina smacks Chelsea off buckles, climbs up, and hits a SUPER CODE RED!! Cover, ZELINA WINS AGAIN!
Winner: Zelina Vega, by pinfall
And now that’s a definitive victory on the Women’s US Champion! Will Zelina look to make this 3-0 when she goes for the title?
LA Knight VS Solo Sikoa!
The Mega Star got the drop on Tama Tonga, and now he looks to remove one more variable before facing the dangerous Samoan Werewolf. Knight has the mic to say, “LEMME TALK TO YA! I dunno if you just saw what was on the screen, but what happened last week, I call that inspiration. Because week after week, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, they like to use numbers, they like to use sneak attacks. If you wanna sneak, then I got the sneak! And sneaking’s what I did. So outta the equation is Tama Tonga, and next on the list, Solo. Which means tomorrow at WrestleMania, it’s just me and it’s Jacob Fatu
“Now I understand Jacob Fatu’s a force, the man’s a monster, and he’s destroyed everything in front of him. Ain’t ever seen anything like him, right? But Jacob, you don’t understand! Because with that same energy, I walked into this place, turned the world upside-down, and stand here, TWO-TIME, most matches, most wins. And what that means is this is the title of titles. We never seen anything like you? NAH NAH! You ain’t ever seen anything like me!” The fans cheer, and Knight says when Jacob grabbed the belt last week, Knight could be cliche and say that’s the closest Jacob will get to being champ.
But Knight ain’t a dummy. Knight can look at Jacob and see that some day, some where, chances are, Jacob will be a champion. If that’s US Champ or something else, who knows. But the chances are, that while Knight’s here in the city of chance, he ain’t talking chance, he’s talking guarantees. The guarantee tonight is that Solo’s gonna walk out here and eat one. Then tomorrow night, Knight guarantees Jacob eats a BFT, courtesy of the man they call The Mega Star, with everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” With that, Solo makes his entrance, truly solo without Tama or Jacob. Knight then rushes out to start the fight!
The fans fire up as Solo and Knight trade hands back and forth, the Knight gets the edge! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight RAMS Solo into the apron, stalks him to the steel steps, but Solo YANKS Knight into the steel! The ref reprimands but this isn’t a match yet! Solo THROWS Knight into the steel steps, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and they’re back on the outside as Solo stands Knight up. Solo takes a swing but Knight fires counter punches! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Solo UPPERCUTS, then scoops Knight, to RAM him into the POST! Knight writhes on the floor, Solo refreshes the ring count, and Solo hauls Knight up for an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Knight flounders into the ring, Solo stalks after him, and Solo pushes Knight to a cover. TWO, and the fans rally behind Knight. Solo stays focused and he stands Knight up again. Solo suplexes, Knight lands on his feet, and Knight hits a NECKBREAKER! Both men are down and the fans rally up.
Knight stands to kick and punch away! Knight whips, Solo reverses, and Solo kitchen sink knees! Solo taunts the fans, then he FALLING HEADBUTTS Knight! And FALLING HEADBUTTS again! Solo taunts Knight, then has Knight at the ropes for a HIP DROP! Solo is going after those ribs, and he mockingly spells it out, before he HIP DROPS onto knees! The fans fire up while Solo sputters. Knight crawls his way to a corner, drags himself up, and the fans rally. Knight fires more punches, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight ROCKS Solo, runs, but then has to dodge a lariat to LEAPING LARIAT in return!
Knight kicks and DDTS Solo, then rolls back! The fans fire up for the athleticism, and Knight goes up a corner, only for JACOB FATU to shove him down!
Winner: LA Knight, by disqualification
The fans are torn as the Samoan Werewolf is now attacking Knight! Jacob stomps away, then storms around, but BRAUN is here!! The Monster of All Monsters is back, and he runs through Jacob & Solo to then DOUBLE CROSSBODY them! Knight LARIATS Jacob up and out of the ring! Aldis is here, and he can see Jacob doesn’t wanna wait. Since no one can keep their hands to themselves, is Vegas thinking what he’s thinking? Let’s make a tag team match, and it starts right now! The fans fire up as Aldis pulls a Teddy Long, but will Jacob & Solo be able to soften Knight up with #OneBigSOB in the way?
LA Knight & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu!
SmackDown is picture in picture as this sorts out. Knight and Solo start to continue where it left off. Knight kicks, JABS, JABS, JABS, and then whips. Solo reverses, but Knight grabs ropes. Knight BOOTS Solo, but Jacob CLOBBERS Knight! Braun protests, the ref keeps him back, and Solo soaks up the heat. Solo tags Jacob, Jacob stomps Knight, then glares at Braun. Jacob stomps Knight more, drags him up and whips him hard into a corner! Knight sputters but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down. Knight flounders against the ropes, but Jacob CHOKES him! The ref counts, Jacob lets off at 4, and then Jacob brings Knight up.
Knight fires body shots, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him back down! Jacob says, “I LOVE YOU, SOLO!” Solo says see? The team’s just fine. Jacob whips Knight hard into the corner, then he tags Solo. Solo RAMS into Knight, ROCKS him, and Knight falls back into the corner. Solo fires body shots, brings Knight out, but then whips Knight back into the corner! Knight drops to his knees, but Solo brings him up to whip into the corner again! Solo tags Jacob, Jacob glares at Braun, then runs and SPLASHES Knight! Jacob CHOKES Knight, the ref counts, and Jacob stops at 4. But then Solo CHOKES Knight behind the ref’s back!
SmackDown returns to single picture, the fans boo and Braun protests, but Solo gets away with it all. Jacob stares Braun down, but Knight kicks low! Knight ELBOWS Solo, kicks Jacob, repeat! Jacob runs up but Knight DUMPS him out! The fans fire up, Knight crawls, hot tag to Braun! Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! And CLOBBERS him again! Braun BLASTS Solo, then runs to SHOTGUN Jacob outta the ring! The fans fire up with Braun, and he gets on the tracks! STROWMAN EXPRESS for Solo! And then Jacob! Jacob hits steel steps as he falls! The fans fire up with Braun and he puts Jacob in the ring.
Braun storms in, keeps moving, but Jacob LEBOWS him away! Jacob then dodges to SUPERKICK! Jacob runs, and he LARIATS Braun down! Jacob hauls Braun up to then DDT back down! And SENTON! Cover, TWO! Jacob snarls, but he tags Solo in. Solo runs up to stomp Braun down. Solo paces around Braun, stomps him more, then clamps on with a chinlock. Braun endures, fights up, and the fans rally. Braun throws body shots, but Solo DECKS him! Tag to Jacob, he stomps Braun, then clamps on with a chinlock. Braun endures the neck wrench, fights up, and the fans fire up as Braun picks Jacob up! SIDEWALK SLAM!
Braun and Jacob are both down but the fans rally back up! Braun and Jacob crawl, hot tags to Solo and Knight! Knight CLOBBERS Solo, then slips around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Knight BLASTS Jacob for good measure before he scoops Solo and POWERSLAMS! Knight goes up, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” BOX JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, JACOB BREAKS IT! That senton squashes Knight, but Braun POUNCES Jacob out of the ring! The fans fire up as Braun gets back on the tracks! STROWMAN EXPRESS is sent over the desk!! Jacob goes to the ring, but Knight WRECKS him with a dropkick!
Knight returns, but Solo mule kicks him! SAMOAN- NO, Knight dodge the spike to B F T!! Cover, Knight & Braun win!
Winners: LA Knight & Braun Strowman, by pinfall
Knight survives the night thanks to some help from Braun, but Jacob is back on his feet! Will nothing stop the Samoan Werewolf from taking the Mega Star’s gold?
SmackDown shares a snippet of Wade Barrett’s interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Like with The Queen, Charlotte Flair, Barrett sat down with the WWE Women’s Champion. She is someone who has risen to superstardom in record time, learning on the job, and we had quite the “learning experience” during that interview segment in Chicago. Barrett was there with Tiff and Charlotte, and it created a ton of buzz around this match, but perhaps for the wrong reasons. To put it mildly, that interview went off the rails. What happened there? Tiff says she feels over the last couple of weeks, she has been bullied and taken advantage of. That split screen interview before, there was a moment of discouragement, like Tiff isn’t made for this.
It was a moment of panic, but Tiff turned that feeling into motivation. She went back to the drawing board, did some research, and she made sure that she and Charlotte being face to face, Tiff would be prepared. She felt her moment, and came at Charlotte with a killshot. Tiff beat Charlotte at her own game and gave her a taste of her own medicine. Charlotte doesn’t have to like Tiff, but she will respect her now. Barrett says given this level of animosity, as well as the title on the line, this feels like a must-win for both sides. But what happens if Tiffy Time ends at WrestleMania? Tiff will say first, that won’t happen.
When the bell rings, she is fully aware this will be a fight. This will be one of the hardest matches she’s had to go through. She will channel that discouragement and make it motivation. She will stand up to Charlotte, she will stand up to a bully, and at WrestleMania, she will walk both in and out as champion. Barrett says this is certainly one of the most hotly anticipated matches this weekend, and wishes her luck. Luck aside, will Tiff have the skills to surpass one of the greatest to ever do it?
Six Man Tag: Team American Made VS Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee & Rey Fenix!
Chad Gable & The Creeds may not have won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, but their apparent amigo, El Grande Americano, made sure Rey Fenix didn’t win it, either. Will this WrestleMania SmackDown still be American Made in the end? Or will this incredible trio of lucha libre power show El Grande what he’s in for?
SmackDown returns as American Made make their way to the ring. The teams sort out, and Brutus starts against Fenix. The two circle, and Fenix JABS Brutus! Brutus ROCKS Fenix, Fenix comes back to CHOP! The fans “WOO~” but Brutus fires a flurry of forearms! Brutus CLUBS Fenix down, taunts him, then whips Fenix to a corner. Fenix goes up and FLYING HEADBUTTS! The fans fire up as Fenix somersaults and RANAS Brutus to a cover, TWO! Brutus is up but Fenix SOBATS! Fenix whips Brutus to the corner, then runs up to FOREARM! Tag to Dragon Lee, he sits Brutus down for the slingshot DROPKICK! Dragon drags Brutus to a cover, TWO!
Dragon throws his shirt to the fans, but Brutus RAMS Fenix into the American Made corner! Julius tags in, the Creeds mug Fenix, and then Julius whips Dragon hard into the corner! Julius runs up but Fenix ELBOWS him, mule kicks, KICKS and V-TRIGGERS! Dragon runs to RANA and Julius tumbles out! The fans fire up, Dragon builds speed, and Dragon FLIES! Down goes Julius and the fans fire up! Dragon puts Julius in, climbs the corner, and he FLYING CROSSBODIES! Cover, Gable breaks it! Gable POSTS Dragon, the fans boo, but Dragon says, “A THANK YEW~!” Rey Mysterio storms in, but Gable runs for it!
The fans cheer Rey, but the Creeds YANK Rey down! The fans boo more, and then Brutus BLASTS Fenix off the corner! Gable GERMAN SUPLEXES Dragon! The Creeds climb the corners, Gable joins in, and they TRIPLE DIVING HEADBUTT!! “A THANK YEW~!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
American Made soaks up the heat, and the ref gets them to sort out. Julius CLUBS away on Dragon, then drags him up. Julius RAMS Dragon into the corner, tags Brutus, and Brutus runs up to ELBOW Dragon down! The ref reprimands but Brutus drags Dragon up to ROCK him. Dragon goes to a corner, Brutus RAMS into him again and again, then Brutus pushes Dragon around. Brutus CLUBS Dragon down, talks trash, then drags him up. Brutus ROCKS Dragon again, then tags Julius. Julius storms up on Dragon in a corner, whips him corner to corner hard, and Dragon falls to the mat.
Julius looms over Dragon, clamps onto him, and has a chinlock stretch! Julius is pulling on the mask! The ref reprimands, Julius shoves Dragon down, then drags him over to tag in Gable. Gable snapmares and clamps on with a top wristlock. Dragon endures again, reaches out for the ropes, then fights up to his feet. Gable grinds the arm to keep Dragon down, then reels him in for a BIG back suplex! Gable soaks up more heat, then sucker punches Fenix! Gable stands Dragon up, but Dragon fires hands! Gable CHOPS Dragon off his feet! Gable CHOPS Dragon int he corner again and again, then stomps away!
The ref counts, Gable stops, and he snapmares Dragon. Gable clamps on with an armlock but Dragon still endures. Dragon fights up, fights around, and he reaches out. SmackDown returns to single picture, Gable knees Dragon low then whips him to a corner. Tag to Julius and Julius tags Brutus. Gable runs up, but Dragon BOOTS him! Dragon runs at Gable, but Gable OVERHEAD SUPLEXES Dragon into Julius’ arms! Brutus goes up top and Julius lifts Dragon, BRUTUS BALL BOMB!! Cover, Fenix breaks it! Julius DECKS Fenix, then he tags back in. Brutus drags Dragon up, Julius helps out, and they hoist Dragon to the top rope.
The Creeds climb up but Dragon resists the suplex! Dragon fires body shots, trips both Creeds up, but Gabe ROCKS Dragon! Gable climbs up over the Creeds, throws hands, but he ends up in the Tree of Woe, too! Dragon aims for a TIRPLE WOE STOMP!! The fans are thunderous as Dragon crawls for his corner! Julius grabs a foot, Dragon ELBOWS him away! Hot tag to Fenix! Fenix ROCKS Julius, DECKS Gable, repeat! Fenix rallies on Julius more, and the fans fire up! Fenix whips, Julius reverses, but Fenix Tiger Feint HEEL KICKS! Cover, TWO! Fenix clamps onto Julius with a chinlock, then ghost pins, TWO!
Julius and Fenix get up, Julius KNEES low! Julius snarls, drags Fenix back up, and he reels Fenix in for an OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Fenix flounders but Julius stands him up. Julius whips corner to corner hard and Fenix flops to the mat. Julius drags Fenix up, whips him back the other way, then runs up, Fenix SUPERKICKS! Fenix goes up, up, and FLYING ARM-DRAG, to a DOUBLE STOMP! Brutus runs up, Fenix blocks his shot to mule kick the legs out! BUZZSAW! Gable is in, but Fenix uses Brutus as a step for a RANA! The fans fire up as Brutus and Gable bail out. Fenix goes up, up, Dragon FLYING RANAS Brutus while Fenix says GOODBYE, AMIGO to Gable’s face!
Julius isn’t sure where to turn, Dragon SUPERKICKS him! Then he hits OPERACION DRAGON!! Fenix goes up, up, and Dragon sets Julius in place for the METEORA!! Cover, the luchadores win!
Winners: Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee & Rey Fenix, by pinfall
The Boy Wonder & Immortal Firebird finish this off for their team, but the King of Lucha seems to be in rough shape. Will Rey Mysterio even be able to battle El Grande Americano at this rate? Or will he be easy pickings for the would-be greatest luchador of all time?
Cody Rhodes is here!
Las Vegas sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and the pyro goes off. The Undisputed WWE Champion takes in the huge crowd here in the T-Mobile Center before going down the ramp and high-fiving the front row. Cody goes to the ring, gets another “WHOA~ OH~” and pyro, then grabs the mic. The fans are a bit torn now, which takes Cody by surprise. But he still smiles and holds up the belt one more time before… being interrupted by John Cena! Cody smirks and the fans sing, “John Cena SUCKS~!” Cena sports the Las Vegas edition of his farewell tour merchandise, and he goes to the ring with “The Last Time is Now” towel draped behind him.
Cena steps into the ring, grabs himself a mic, and again the fans are torn, just the flipside of how they were for Cody. “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cena paces, Cody lifts his mic, but Cena tells him, “Shut your mouth, kid. This is gonna be my 20th WrestleMania, my 12th title match at WrestleMania. I know just as well as anybody that right about now, you can get lost in all the noise, all these voices. There is one voice you should listen to, and that’s the one coming from the man looking you in the eye. Sunday is the last time I will ever compete in a WrestleMania ring. No one has ever had the courage to end their career the way I have.
“And there is nothing you can possibly do to prepare to face a man who knows he’s going to die. What I’m doing is so unprecedented, they don’t think it’s real. They don’t believe it. They think I’m going to come back, because everyone always comes crawling back. ‘There’s no such thing as a wrestling retirement! There’s always one more match!’ The reason there isn’t a wrestling retirement is because every other wrestler is a scared, insecure loser. Every other wrestler needs these people! Needs these people to care about them, to post about them, to talk about them, because the second they get away from this, they’re left alone, by themselves, with their pathetic lives, so they come crawling back as a shell of themselves.
“I have love, joy and mirth in my life, I don’t need a single damn one of you.” The fans boo but Cena says the only reason he is here is to take that title away from Cody and all of the fans forever! Don’t say he didn’t warn you, because he did. When Cody Rhodes won the title last year, everyone raised him on their shoulders, giving him watches and saying, “Good job, champ!” When Cena had his moment alone with Cody, like a man to his face, Cena didn’t say, “Good job, champ.” He said, “Every day you hold that, it gets heavier.” And on Sunday, it finally becomes too heavy for Cody to hold, Cody will LOSE.
The fans are torn, but Cena continues by saying Cody will lose because he cares about the fans! “You people do not write history! Winners do.” Cena is here tonight because he wanted to share one more thing with Cody before Sunday. When Cena won at Elimination Chamber, he knew it’d be impossible to beat Cody in a match at WrestleMania. And in one moment, Cody changed all that. Cody changed all that with what he said to The Rock. See, kid, The Rock just gave Cody a choice: Do you wanna do what the fans think is right? Or do you wanna win? And in the moment Cody made his choice, not only did Cena realize he could win, he also realized that this Sunday, Cody doesn’t stand a chance.
The fans are torn again, but Cena says on that night, Cena also realized that the one thing left for him to do was do what Cody couldn’t: Prove to the fans that they don’t matter. See, all of this? All this noise? These people will always make up their own version of the truth that they want to believe, and when you stop caring about that and stop caring about them, you can start accomplishing anything you want in life! But Cody is too weak to understand that. The fans boo, but Cena says that in order to beat Cena, Cody must choose. Does he do what the fans think is right? Or does he win? Cody, you are strong, you are tough, and you are driven, but you are also scared, insecure and naive.
Cody says he wears the suit because he wants to be somebody. He has the tattoo because he wants to be somebody. Cody didn’t need the suit or the tattoo, because on Sunday, Cena will make Cody into somebody. Somebody who finally realizes that to become a winner, you gotta sever all ties with the losers in your life. Or… Somebody who had a chance to be a winner, and blew it. And in that very moment, Cody will realize he is to the captain, not the quarterback, but just a kid in a man’s world, who doesn’t have the balls of the Last Real Champion. Cody says okay, okay, “the noise,” huh? Cena’s always gotta say something.
The fans duel, and Cody says how this crowd feels about Cena… Cena says wow, this is who Cody fights for. This matters to him? Cody says that Cena claims he doesn’t bury talent, because he IS talent. Well, Cody knows a graveyard of talent that would disagree, but this isn’t about them. This is about WrestleMania. Cody wants to ask a question: Does Cena know the guy who handed him the mic? No, of course not. Nor this person, or anyone backstage. This is a different WWE. When this was Cena’s WWE, Cody worshipped him! The fans worshipped him! But since The GOAT hasn’t shown up since Elimination Chamber, Cody will offer some perspective.
Cena called Cody underwhelming? Well guess what? Cena is overrated! And overbearing! And more importantly, out of touch and out of time. Cena’s face is melting wax, he has a stack of dimes for a neck, has spindly ass legs, is paler than Sting at Starrcade ’97, and is sanctimonious! Cena has comments about Cody being an errand boy when the whole world has watched Cena saunter out on the Oscar stage buck ass naked for the people he runs errands for now! And BAH GAWD, Cena, it is 2025, and Cena still can’t wrestle!! The fans are going nuts, and there are plenty of chants for both sides. Cena frowns and says, “Idiots.”
The fans sing for “Cody! Cody Rhodes~!” and that just annoys Cena more. Cena says they’re just like Cody. They don’t know what they want. And on Sunday, in order to beat Cody, Cena doesn’t have to wrestle. Cena pokes Cody in the eyes! Then he fireman’s carries, and hits an ATTITUDE- NO, Cody slips free! CROSS RHODES!! Cena’s punchline backfires, and Cody stands over him, title in hand! Will the American Nightmare keep the dream alive by keeping the title away from Cena? Or will Cena still hit the jackpot on reign number 17?
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420 Honor Club!
Can’t go wrong with ROH on a Friday afternoon! But will Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs still be World Six Man Tag Champions after facing #MXMTV?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Bandido & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS The Infantry w/ Shane Taylor Promotions; Bandido & Komander win.
- ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection; Dustin & The Von Erichs win and retain the titles.
- Sammy Guevara VS Lee Johnson w/ Blake Christian; wins.
- The Frat House VS ???
- Six Man Tag: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Esfinge VS Euforia, Barbaro Cavernario & Zandokan Jr; win.
- Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds VS Jon Cruz & Rosario Grillo; win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Bandido & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS The Infantry w/ Shane Taylor Promotions!
The Most Wanted is once again ROH World Champion, but the Commander of the Skies just lost his ROH World Television Championship. Meanwhile, Captain Shawn Dean & “Bad News & Tattoos” Carlie Bravo want to take over the ROH Tag Division. Will someone be getting Two 2 Da Head? Or will the luchadores be dealing out a Blackjack 21?
The fans rally for Bandido already, which annoys The Infantry. The Code of Honor is not upheld as The Infantry strike first! The bell rings, the ref reprimands and the fans boo as Dean fires forearms with Komander while Bravo has Bandido. Dean kicks Komander, then Bravo SUPERKICKS Komander! Bandido BOOTS Dean, then he brawls with Bravo! They go back and forth, Bandido ROCKS, KNEES, and headlocks. Dean tags in as Bravo powers out, and then Bravo drops down for Dean to take a swing. Bandido blocks that to DECK Dean, but Bravo CHOP BLOCKS Bandido! Bravo shoves Bandido out for Dean to whip hard into railing!
The fans boo but Bravo says, “That’s how we get down! S T P!” Dean drags Bandido up and into the ring, then stays between him and Komander. The fans rally, but Dean RAMS Bandido into the corner! The Infantry mugs Bandido, the ref counts, and The Infantry lets off. Tag to Bravo and he CHOPS Bandido! Bravo puts a leg in the ropes, stomps it, then CHOPS! Bravo stomps Bandido again, then backs off as the ref reprimands. Bravo brings Bandido out, but Bandido fights the suplex! Bravo hooks a leg to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Bravo drags Bandido from Komander with a HEEL HOOK!
Tag to Dean, Dean stomps Bandido, and Bravo says #TAIGASTYLE taught him that. Lee Moriarty gives a thumbs up, and Dean stomps Bandido. Dean puts Bandido’s leg on the ropes, then HIP DROPS it! The fans rally for Bandido but Dean stomps him down. Cover, TWO! Bandido stays in this but Dean drags him around by the leg. Dean drops an elbow on the knee! Then he drops an elbow on the other knee! Then back to the right knee! Then the left knee! The fans boo but Dean drags Bandido to the corner. Dean runs to ELBOW Bandido, then he tags Bravo. Dean scoops Bandido, Bravo goes up, ELBOW DROP BACKBREAKER!
Bravo swaggers while the fans boo, but then he goes back to cover Bandido. TWO, and the fans rally up. Bravo drags Bandido up to HEADBUTT, then he tags Dean. Dean sends Bravo in, but Bandido TOSSES Bravo out! Dean runs up, Bandido BOOTS him! Dean comes back, Bandido dodges and hobbles, hot tag to Komander! Komander springboards and salutes for the CROSSBODY! Bravo rushes back in, he has Komander, but Komander BOOTS Dean to go up and over Bravo! Komander shoves Bravo into Dean, then knuckle locks Bravo to CHOP! Komander goes up, jumps around, and FLYING RANAS Bravo away!
The fans fire up as Komander dodges Dean, ROCKS Bravo, then mule kicks Dean! Komander sends Dean into Bravo, then springboards to DROPKICK Bravo into giving Dean the DDT! Cover, but Bravo breaks it! Bandido runs up, Bravo wrenches and ROLLING ELBOWS! Bravo is fired up, but Komander SUPERKICKS him! Komander fires off on Dean with forearms and puts him in the corner. Bravo sneaks a tag while Komander climbs up. Komander rains down five punches, then whips Dean corner to corner. Dean reverses, Bravo runs up, CARLIE CROSSOVER! Then feed to Dean’s FLYING LARIAT!
The Infantry then hoist Komander up, wrench and URENAGE DOUBLE BACKBREAKER!! Bravo covers, but Bandido breaks it! The fans fire up as Dean whips but Bandido TOSSES him! Bravo runs up, Bandido SUPERKICKS him! The fans fire up as Bandido rises, but then Bravo distracts the ref. Shane Taylor gets on the apron, talks trash on Bandido, then ROCKS Bandido! Komander storms up, Shane grabs him, but Bandido comes back! Komander gives Bandido the boost to SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB Shane onto Moriarty & Dean! The fans are all fired up as Komander then BOOTS Bravo, ENZIGIRIS, and calls to Bandido!
Komander tags Bandido, then he ROCKS Bravo! Komander goes corner to corner to go up, up, and ESCALARA MOONSAULT onto STP! Bandido scoops Bravo for the X KNEE!! Bravo is on the ropes. Bandido runs, BLACKJACK 21 PLEX!! Bridging cover, Bandido y Komander win!
Winners: Bandido & Komander, by pinfall
A big victory for Bandido y Komander! With Sueprcard of Honor just a few weeks away, who will step up to take on The Most Wanted for his most wanted ROH World Championship?
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection!
The Natural may have been literally robbed of his belt, but he is still a champion alongside Marshall & Ross Von Erich. The Von Erichs are back to help Dustin take back that belt, will the Sons of Texas ride off into the sunset tonight? Or will they find they’re NOT #TVReady?
Speaking of not ready, Johnny, Mansoor & Mason Madden attack the Sons of Texas at the ramp! The fans boo the blindside attack, but Mansoor CLUBS Ross, Johnny CLUBS Marshall, and Mason stomps Dustin. Johnny kicks Marshall, Mason whips Dustin into the railing, and Mansoor RAMS Ross into the steel steps! The fans boo more, Mansoor tells them to shut up, but Marshall fights back! Marshall fires forearms, but Johnny CLAWS Marshall’s eyes! Mason sends Dustin into more railing, then LEG LARIATS Dustin down! Mansoor fires more shots on Ross, then he puts Ross in the ring for Johnny.
The ref checks on Ross, but Ross says he wants the match! The bell rings, and Johnny BOOTS, KICKS, ROCKS, and fires more shots on Ross! Taya Valkyrie shows off the remodeled ROH World Six Man belt while Johnny gives Ross some ground ‘n’ pound. The fans boo but Johnny drags Ross up. But Ross jumps to RANA! And then he arm-drags! And arm-drags again! And DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Ross brings Johnny up, tags Marshall, and then whips so Marshall can DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Johnny rolls to his feet, mule kicks Marshall, then hot tags Mansoor! But Marshall dodges to BLAST Mason!
Marshall ROCKS Mansoor with counter punch after punch, but Mansoor puts him in a corner for body shots and stomps! The ref counts, Mansoor digs his boot in, but then Mansoor stops at 4. Mansoor argues with the ref while sneaking kicks. Mansoor whips corner to corner, but Marshall comes back to LARIAT! Marshall fires more hands, then he UPPERCUTS! Marshall ROCKS Mansoor, wrenches and whips corner to corner, but Mansoor comes back! Marshall runs through the lariat to then LARIAT Mansoor! The fans fire up and Marshall calls his shot! CANNONBALL for Mansoor! Cover, TWO!
Marshall drags Mansoor up, headlocks, and Ross tags in. They mug Mansoor and the fans cheer that CHOP! Ross headlocks and grinds, but Mansoor hooks Ross’ nose! Mansoor headlocks now, but Ross powers up and out. Mansoor jumps the dropdown, Mason tags in, and Mason BLASTS Dustin off the apron to then LEG LARIAT SPINEBUSTER COMBO! The fans boo, Marshall protests, but MXM mugs Ross! Johnny joins in and they all stomp away! The fans rally for Dustin while Mason TOSSES Ross out. MXM distracts the ref so Taya can stomp away on Ross with those bright green boots!
The ref has to hold Marshall back, and Mason goes out to fetch Ross. Mason puts Ross in the ring, throat chops him, then fires body shots as he says he’s H O T T, O~ G~ O~! Tag to Mansoor, Johnny lets Chappell Roan know they’re big fans, and Mansoor BLASTS Marshall off the apron! Mason scoops Ross, Mansoor runs up, CATWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Ross survives and Mansoor snarls. Mansoor clamps on with a chinbar and armlock! Ross pries at the grip, reaches out for the ropes, and Marshall coaches him. Ross fights up, Mansoor holds him back, but then Mansoor THROWS Ross down by his hair!
The fans boo, but Mansoor drags Ross back to tag Johnny. Johnny stomps Ross, then drags him up, only for Ross to fire body shots! Johnny gets up and under Ross, Alabama ROLLING SLAM! Cover, TWO! Johnny stands over Ross and pulls on the arms while he tags in Mason. Mansoor runs around the outside to blindside Dustin! The fans boo and Marshall protests, but there’s nothing to be done as Mason drops an ELBOW on Ross! And another ELBOW! And then a JUMP ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Mason is annoyed, Dustin is down, and Mansoor tags in. Mansoor tells Marshall that he saw the Iron Claw movie, and it SUCKED!!
The fans boo but MXM hoist Ross up! Mason runs, but Marshall DUMPS him out! Ross CLUBS away on Mansoor, reaches for Marshall, but Mansoor holds onto a hand! Ross fires a forearm, the fans rally up, but Mansoor still holds on! Mansoor ducks the shot, back suplexes, but Ross lands out! DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! The fans fire up as Ross and Mansoor crawl! But Mason is creeping up! Mason YANKS Marshall down, then THROWS him into the steel steps! And he CLUBS Dustin for good measure! Mansoor rolls up Ross, TWO! Ross feints high to BACKDROP Mansoor! Dustin rises up!
The fans are thunderous as Mansoor and Ross crawl, hot tags to Johnny and Dustin! The Natural rallies on the Guru of Greatness, then whips, but Johnny reverses! “Not Today!” UPPERCUT! SNAP POWERSLAM! Mansoor is in, but Dustin kicks and “Not Today!” UPPERCUT! SNAP POWERSLAM! Mason is in, but again, “Not Today!” But Mason grabs Dustin first! CHOKE- NO, Dustin slips free, and feeds Mason to a DOUBLE DROPKICK from the Von Erichs! Johnny CLUBS Dustin, whips, but Dustin hits a BULLDOG! Cover, Mansoor breaks it! The fans boo but Mansoor CLUBS Dustin. Mansoor whips, Dustin reverses, but Mansoor avoids the powerslam!
Mansoor DDTS Dustin, but Ross RANAS Mansoor! Johnny SUPERKICKS Ross! Marshall DISCUS LARIATS Johnny! Mason LEG LARIATS Marshall! Dustin storms up, Mason HEADBUTTS him! Mason runs, but Dustin dodges! Mason’s leg is in the ropes, and he begs Dustin not to. Dustin pokes Mason in the eyes! And then he puts Mason’s other leg in the ropes! Dustin takes a deep breath, but Johnny runs up! Dustin gets around and lifts Johnny, to stick him right in there with Mason! Taya protests, but that lets Dustin hit DOUBLE SHATTERED DREAMS!! Mansoor runs up, Dustin dodges, DESTROYER!!
Ross is in, and he gives Mansoor an IRON CLAW!! Marshall has Mason, and SLAM DUNKS him into Johnny’s TV! Johnny sits upright, right into Mansoor’s runway! Ross keeps Mansoor in a corner, and Dustin brings Johnny up! Dustin puts one out, then hits the FINAL RECKONING!! Cover, Sons of Texas win!!
Winners: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs, by pinfall (still ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions)
Taya is beside herself! Dustin gets his belt back as the Von Erichs keep theirs! Will no one ever truly stop The Last of His Kind from running the ROH Tag Division?
[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]
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Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!
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