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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (10/10/18)

Published

6 years ago

October 10, 2018

The NXT North American Championship is in a Triple Threat! Will Ricochet retain? Will Pete Dunne claim a new belt? Or will Adam Cole BAYBAY reign again?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Keith Lee VS Kona Reeves; Lee wins.
NXT North American Championship Triple Threat: Ricochet VS Pete Dunne VS Adam Cole; Ricochet wins and retains the NXT North American Championship.

PLAY BY PLAY

Tommaso Ciampa heads to the ring!

The Blackheart NXT Champion heard what the Patrick Clark Experience had to say about who attacked Aleister Black. To sum it up, even Velveteen Dream thinks Ciampa took out the Embodiment of the End in order to insure he kept that title at TakeOver: Brooklyn 4. But Ciampa told Dream back to watch his tongue. Now Ciampa is here in person to say “The greatest sports entertainer of all time now has the greatest entrance music of all time!” Ciampa of course refers to his new theme song, which replaced the silence he used to come out to. But the icing on the cake is that the song has “brought silence to the sheep.” Though, there’s always one who tries to break away from the rest, who craves attention and needs to be different. Ciampa of course means the Velveteen Dream.

Dream has the champ’s attention, but he got it the wrong way with those accusations and sticking his nose in things that aren’t his business. But then the Dream himself appears! Velveteen Dream says “all of this right here” is extremely amusing. Especially the part where Ciampa says he’s the greatest entertainer of all time. But while they’re on the subject, Dream doesn’t appreciate Ciampa’s threats. Dream assumes Ciampa talks like that because he thinks he’s a “bad, bad man.” Well Dream believes that the belt deserves a true experience, and not a guilt trip from an “angry little bald man”. Fans like the sound of that! Ciampa says while he’s an angry little bald man, he’s an angry little bald man with a shiny, shiny title belt.

But Ciampa also understands that Dream wants what the champ has: the main event, the spotlight, and the NXT title. If they’re being honest, Ciampa doesn’t believe Dream believes his own accusations. Dream might just want attention. Everyone is listening, so Dream should man up and admit it. Ciampa says the title says, “Maybe Dream is just not tough enough.” Remember, the title said it, not Ciampa. Dream steps into the ring and tells everyone that he’s tough enough and man enough. He’s more man than Ciampa can handle, at least. But if Ciampa wants to find out, give Dream a moment with him and the title. Wait, what is Nikki Cross doing coming out here? The Loony Lass of SAnitY gives her usual crazy grin as she suddenly rushes the ring!

Crazy Cross thrashes about and fans want a “Triple Threat! Triple Threat!” Nikki plays with Dream’s tassels, but wants to play with the title. Fans sing “Nikki knows a secret~”, because she has been going on about knowing who really attacked Aleister. Nikki corners Dream and says she knows what he’s done~! But also, she knows what Ciampa’s done. The belt tells her so. And she swats the mic out of Ciampa’s hand before he can speak. Nikki drops to talk into the mic to say she knows what they’ve done. She knows! And Dream bails out as she thrashes about again. Nikki kicks the mic away from Ciampa! She’s laughing, but he’s not amused. Nikki keeps saying “I know~! I know~!” as she takes her leave, but will she tell us what it is she knows?

Keith Lee VS Kona Reeves!

The Limitless was disrespected by The Finest, but was willing to give him a chance to prove he’s worthy to #BaskInMyGlory. Will Kona come out on top? Or will he simply be Keith’s Finest Victory?

The bell rings and fans chant “Keith Lee! Woop Woop!” but Kona talks trash. Kona says fans don’t know nor care who Keith is, but he is NXT’s Finest! Fans boo and Keith laughs it off. They tie up and fans say “Kona’s trash!” Kona puts Keith in a corner, then gives a quick jab. He also toys with Keith, but Keith grins as he puts Kona in the corner for big body shots! Keith gives Kona a big double chop! Fans want “One More Time!” but things speed up. Keith shows off his ability with a dropkick, and then a belly2belly that sends Kona out of the ring! Fans continue to chant “Keith Lee! Woop Woop!” Keith walks over but Kona uses the apron to blind him! Kona runs in to boot Lee down and then rain down right hands.

Kona wants Lee to look at him as he climbs up for the falling Finest elbow! He mocks Lee and hits his Finest Pose. Kona waits for Keith to sit up to then wrap on a chinlock. Fans rally for Lee as he endures. Lee powers out of the hold but Kona kicks him in the back. Kona hooks Lee’s face to then punch him. Kona keeps on Keith with haymakers, but that only makes Keith angry. Now Kona kicks and clubs Keith, but Keith powers up more. Kona runs, but Lee POUNCES! Kona flounders into a fireman’s carry, for a Super Nova powerslam! Cover, Keith Lee wins!

Winner: Keith Lee, by pinfall

The Limitless One is unstoppable and has quite the undefeated streak already. Will Lee have to wait long before getting a shot at an NXT title?

Shayna Baszler continues her grueling training for WWE Evolution.

The Queen of Spades knows that with the year she had from losing the inaugural Mae Young Classic to winning the NXT Women’s Championship was all her. She became the fastest champion in history. But then in Brooklyn, that was a misstep. She was too confident. Kairi Sane didn’t win, that was Shayna losing. And knowing that, that 100% motivates Shayna to get it this time. But what was really upsetting was that no one else saw it the same way. Everyone thinks Kairi did great. Shayna can barely form the words, but she’ll show Kairi and everyone how she deals with that anger.

NXT Media interviews Kairi Sane.

The Pirate Princess gets to also be part of the first ever All Women’s PPV, and she’s so excited! It’s a great opportunity for her, but how does she feel about Shayna’s new training style? Kairi says Shayna can train all she wants, but we all know Kairi can beat her again. The champion is confident she won’t be sunk, but will she be run aground instead?

Backstage interview with William Regal.

The NXT GM knows of the encounter between Ciampa, Dream and Cross, but in regards to the Aleister Black investigation, he will not reveal who remains on the suspect list. However, he needs answers, and Nikki has them, so perhaps… But Kassius Ohno is waiting outside his office. Has he given any thought to their previous coversation? Regal tells Ohno he’s completely cleared of suspicion. Ohno knows that Regal doesn’t see him as a threat. But he wants to know when that “shiny new toy” gets here. Where is he? When will he arrive? Regal is so blind to not see what Ohno is about or who attacked Aleister. Maybe the Bromance isn’t as competitive as Regal thinks. Maybe that guy attacked Aleister. Regal ignores Ohno’s sarcasm, but then Nikki comes along. “I know what you did~!” What dirty little secret of the Knockout Artist’s does Nikki know?

NXT looks ahead to next week’s Tag Team Championship match.

The Undisputed Era and Mustache Mountain battled it out at TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 in another instant classic. However, while Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly retained their titles, they weren’t able to celebrate long as the War Raiders would appear! Ray Rowe & Hanson would blindside and beat down the Undisputed Era, and bring the war to NXT. But week in and week out, Strong, O’Reilly, Bobby Fish and Adam Cole refused to take Hanson & Rowe seriously. It didn’t matter that the War Raiders were winning, and accused them of being cowards instead. “They aren’t on our freakin’ level.” The Undisputed Era would continue to run away, but that was fine by the Raiders. The hunt finally comes to a head, whose era of NXT will this really be?

NXT North American Championship Triple Threat: Ricochet VS Pete Dunne VS Adam Cole!

The One and Only is only the second man to hold this title, but he’s got a long list of contenders. The second-ever WWE United Kingdom Championship wants to be more than champion in just one Division, while the original North American Champion wants his belt back. Will we see a champion retain? A new dual champion? Or the first ever two-time NXT NAC?

The introductions are made, the North American Championship belt is raised, and we begin! Fans duel between all three, then rally up. The three approach, but Cole backs out. Ricochet and Dunne decide to take care of him first, then! They throw hands on him in the corner, but then Dunne pushes Ricochet out of the way so he can focus on Cole alone. Ricochet pulls Dunne away so he can stomp Cole on his own. Dunne turns Ricochet around, but Cole shoves Ricochet into Dunne! Dunne tumbles out and Cole goes after Ricochet. Ricochet hits back with haymakers, but Cole kicks low. Cole whips corner to corner but Ricochet goes up and over. Things speed up and Ricochet slides off Cole’s back to then handspring, headscissor and dropkick Cole down! Dunne returns to bait Ricochet, Ricochet superhero lands out of the handspring.

Cole tosses Ricochet out so that he and Dunne can go 1v1. They tie up, Dunne powers out. Things speed up again and Dunne runs Cole over with a lariat! Ricochet returns and now he circles with Dunne. They tie up and fans rally up again. Dunne gets chin control and brings Ricochet to the mat. Dunne goes after the arm but Ricochet gets up. Ricochet spins to reverse the wristlock but Dunne rolls, handsprings and spins to reverse back. Dunne wrenches, Ricochet arm-drags. Dunne headlock takeovers, Ricochet headscissors, Dunne pops out. Ricochet avoids the sweep but Dunne avoids the kick, and we have a stand-off! Cole runs in but into a drop toehold. Dunne puts Cole in surfboard position and Ricochet watches him work. Cole endures being pulled back, so Ricochet adds a basement dropkick! Dunne adds the knee stomps, and Cole rolls away.

Ricochet wants a handshake, Dunne gives him a forearm! The Bruiserweight only cares about himself in this match. Dunne drags Ricochet over to trap an arm, then go after the other. Fans duel as Dunne tortures the fingers! Ricochet writhes as his fingers are bent ways they don’t go. Dunne traps both arms in hammerlocks, then stomps Ricochet’s head! He also kicks Ricochet while he’s down, before going back after the arm. Ricochet reverses and uses it to arm-drag Dunne into a hammerlock and Cloverleaf! Dunne endures but Cole breaks it up. Cole stomps away on both opponents, then hits his “BAYBAY!” Cole drags Ricochet to toss him out, then throws forearms down on Dunne. He brings Dunne up for a Rude Awakening, cover, TWO! Cole keeps his cool and drops elbows on Dunne.

Ricochet returns and hits Cole away, but Cole disrupts the springboard to send Ricochet back down. Dunne kicks Cole’s leg, but Cole bicycle boots Dunne down! Cover, TWO! Cole keeps his cool as he drags Dunne up. Dunne resists and throws haymakers from both sides. Cole blocks the boot but gets a slap and an enziguri! Cole flounders to a corner, Ricochet springboard huricanranas Dunne down! RIcochet runs to shoulder Cole, then swing kick him. He hurries up to moonsault Dunne down! Then he gets back to a corner to springboard uppercut Cole! Cover, TWO! Ricochet keeps his focus because he has control. Ricochet lifts Cole but Cole fights the fireman’s carry. Dunne returns to SLAP Ricochet, but Cole gives him a big forearm. Dunne gives back a bigger one!

Ricochet is up and kicks Dunne. Ricochet whips, Dunne goes up and over to enziguri Ricochet. Cole German Suplexes Dunne but Dunne lands on his feet to buzzsaw Cole. Dunne sweeps Ricochet’s leg, then stacks him on top of Cole. Dunne grabs a leg each, and turns both Cole and Ricochet over for simultaneous Half Crabs!! Both Ricochet and Cole endure, but Dunne struggles to hold both. Ricochet gets free, and puts Dunne in an Octopus Stretch! Cole is free, so he grabs Ricochet for a backstabber! Cover, TWO!! All three men are down but fans rally up. Cole hits Dunne with a forearm, but Ricochet hits Cole. Dunne hits Ricochet then he hits Cole. Ricochet hits Dunne, Dunne hits Ricochet, Cole hits Dunne, Dunne hits Cole, this triple brawl moves up to their feet! Each man hits someone, it’s hard to tell where the fists are flying!

Cole drops out as Dunne and Ricochet keep going. Cole grabs Dunne, Dunne standing switches but Cole breaks out to enziguri Dunne! Dunne falls out of the ring and Cole dodges Ricochet for a high shining wizard! Cover, TWO!! Cole grits his teeth, he’s not done with Ricochet yet. He wants a suplex but Ricochet resists. Ricochet reverses to rock Cole with a right. Ricochet runs in at the corner but misses. He fakes Cole out, but Dunne rocks Cole with a right. Ricochet ax kicks Dunne, Cole boots Ricochet, Dunne enziguris Cole, Ricochet shooting stars on Dunne’s back! All three men are down but Full Sail is fired up! Ricochet stands first and runs, springboard into DOUBLE SUPERKICKS!! Fans lose their minds while all three men are down again.

Fans chant “Mamma Mia!” a la Mauro as Cole and Dunne crawl for covers. Ricochet rolls away, safe from both men. But now Dunne and Cole glare and get forehead to forehead. They explode into furious fists! Dunne even adds a headbutt in there! Dunne grabs Cole’s hands, puts them down, and stomps them both! Then the buzzsaw! Cole rolls to safety, but Dunne pursues. Dunne joins Cole on the apron, but gets a DDT to said apron! Cole stands while Dunne crawls. Cole takes aim, but Dunne dodges to send that kick into steel steps! Then Dunne grabs the hand, puts it on the steps, and hammerlock stomps the arm! Ricochet corner tiger kicks Dunne! Ricochet springboards but Cole avoids the asai moonsault! SUPERKICK for Ricochet! Dunne climbs, SUPER Moonsault takes out Cole!

Dunne puts Ricochet in, drags him up, X-Plex Bomb! Cover, but Cole breaks it!! Fans applaud and hope they “Fight Forever!” Dunne drags Cole outside, then climbs up top. Ricochet is in a drop zone, but Cole stops Dunne up top. Cole climbs up to join him but Ricochet jumps up. All three men are on the top rope, and Ricochet gets a DOUBLE SUPER STEINER!! Ricochet isn’t done there, he aims at Dunne for a the Reverse-Rana! Then, jumping flat liner! Cover, TWO!? Dunne survives but Ricochet isn’t done with him. Ricochet puts Dunne in the drop zone and climbs back up top. Cole trips Ricochet up, then brings down his knee pad.

Dunne grabs the hands, tortures them, but Cole rolls up with the ropes! TWO, and Dunne goes after the hands again. Dunne dodges the kick, pumphandle for the Bitter End! But Ricochet SHOOTING STAR, into a triangle hold?! Ricochet flails as he resists the submission, and goes for the stack. TWO, and Ricochet deadlifts, but Dunne goes after the fingers! Dunne snaps the fingers, SUPERKICK from Cole! Last Shot Shining Wizard for Ricochet, then Last Shot brainbuster for Dunne! Cover, TWO?! Cole cannot believe it! Fans love it, because “This is Awesome!” Cole drags himself up and aims at Dunne. He runs, but into a big lariat! Dunne drags Cole up, pumphandle, Bitter End again! Cover, but Ricochet 450’s in outta nowhere! Cover, Ricochet wins!!

Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall; still NXT North American Champion

Absolutely incredible! The One and Only King of Flight retains his title and continues his reign! If two great contenders weren’t enough to stop him, will anything stop Ricochet from going from second-ever to best-ever North American Champion?

My Thoughts:

Just as I said, an absolutely incredible night of NXT! And with only two matches! Ciampa, Dream and Nikki Cross gave us a great opening segment. They teased Ciampa VS Dream for the title at the next TakeOver, and then Nikki makes it seem like either one of them could still be the one who attacked Aleister Black. Of course, she does the same to Kassius Ohno, but I’m betting it’s none of them. I’m thinking Nikki will reveal it was someone else, and then the secrets she has on the others are still embarrassing or dark but not at all related to Aleister. And with Nikki having her match with Bianca Belair next week, I’m thinking that’s when we’ll finally learn what she knows.

Lee VS Reeves was of course a squash, Lee beats The Finest because A) it’s Keith Lee and B) it’s Kona Reeves. Lee is going to be undefeated until running into someone like Lars Sullivan, which I hope we get anyway. Next week’s tag title match is going to be great, but I’m betting War Raiders win because it’ll make Undisputed Era eat their words. The Shayna Baszler video and Kairi Sane interview were both good, but that WWE Evolution NXT Women’s Championship match can go either way. I would love seeing both an Evolution PPV where Ronda and Shayna win their respective title matches to celebrate together, as well as Kairi retaining to then see Io Shirai win the Mae Young Classic finals for a Stardom in NXT match at the next TakeOver.

That main event was probably one of the best Triple Threats I’ve seen in a long time. The story was all there, such as Ricochet and Dunne both hating Cole but Cole doing his best to be opportunistic. The innovations were great, like the double Half Crab and ways of breaking and transitioning pinfalls. It makes sense for Ricochet to retain. It builds the North American Championship’s legacy through Ricochet growing his reign, and it’s just too soon for even a superstar like Dunne to become a dual UK/NA Champion. The same goes for the first ever two-time champion, the belt still only has two names on the list. Ricochet probably retains for a long time, until perhaps Keith Lee or Matt Riddle comes for the belt.

My Score: 8.7/10

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

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

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

Published

16 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Andrew Balaz

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

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

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

Ratings:

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

Results:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner

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

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

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

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

Like a Torpedo, Something is there…

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

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

"Can you please get fired?"

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Overall Score: 6.25/10

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

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

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

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

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

The Queen is chasing the crown!

Published

19 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Will the One and Only become the #1 contender?

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

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The Infantry VS The Outrunners!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: The Infantry, by pinfall

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

Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker speak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JD Drake speaks.

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

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

The Iron Savages speak.

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

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

Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz!

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

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

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

Winner: Aaron Solo, by pinfall

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

Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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