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Mitchell’s WWE Crown Jewel Results & Report! (11/2/18)
WWE returns to Saudi Arabia for a second PPV event! Who wins the World Cup to prove they’re the Best in the World? Who will be the NEW Universal Champion?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff Show: WWE United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura VS Rusev; Nakamura wins and retains the WWE United States Championship.
- WWE World Cup, SmackDown Bracket: Randy Orton VS Rey Mysterio; Mysterio wins and advances.
- WWE World Cup, SmackDown Bracket: Jeff Hardy VS The Miz; Miz wins and advances.
- WWE World Cup, Raw Bracket: Seth Rollins VS Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush; Rollins wins and advances.
- WWE World Cup, Raw Bracket: Kurt Angle VS Dolph Ziggler w/ Drew McIntyre; Ziggler wins and advances.
- SmackDown Tag Team Championships: The Bar w/ The Big Show VS The New Day; The Bar wins and retains the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
- WWE World Cup, SmackDown Bracket: The Miz VS Rey Mysterio; The Miz wins and advances.
- WWE World Cup, Raw Bracket: Seth Rollins VS Dolph Ziggler w/ Drew McIntyre; Ziggler wins and advances.
- WWE Championship: AJ Styles VS Samoa Joe; Styles wins and retains the WWE Championship.
- Vacated WWE Universal Championship: Braun Strowman VS Brock Lesnar w/ Paul Heyman; Lesnar wins and becomes the new WWE Universal Champion.
- WWE World Cup Finals: The Miz VS Dolph Ziggler w/ Drew McIntyre; rescheduled as…
- WWE World Cup Finals: Shane McMahon VS Dolph Ziggler; McMahon wins and is crowned Best in the World.
- The Brothers of Destruction VS Degeneration-X; Degeneration-X wins.
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It’s the Crown Jewel Kickoff!
Jonathan Coachman, David Otunga and Booker T are live in WWE Studios to get us ready for this massive event!
Kickoff Show: WWE United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura VS Rusev!
The King of Strong Style has wanted challengers worthy of him, and perhaps the Bulgarian Brute is that challenger! Can Shinsuke return still Champion of the United States of Nakamerica? Or will Rusev Day have its Crown Jewel in another title reign?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin! Fans are already rowdy as the two men circle. Nakamura gives a testing kick but Rusev isn’t bothered. They tie up and Nakamura goes for legs. Rusev sprawls to block, and gets Nakamura in a corner. Rusev fires off heavy hands, but backs off at 4. He brings Nakamura to another corner for shoulders into the stomach. Rusev lets off at 2, to suplex Nakamura! Cover, ONE, but Rusev keeps his eyes on Nakamura. Rusev kicks Nakamura while he’s down, and fans chant “Rusev Day!” as he throws more hands. He brings Nakamura up but Nakamura fights out. Nakamura kicks out a leg and gives a backstabber! Nakamura gets up to stomp Rusev, but Rusev keeps getting up.
Fans duel as Nakamura kicks Rusev around. Rusev blocks a kick, but gets the enziguri. Nakamura comes back with the dynamic dropkick! Cover, TWO! Rusev gets to ropes but Nakamura is right on him with a facelock. Nakamura squeezes but Rusev works against the hold. Nakamura brings Rusev down for knees to the shoulders, then puts the facelock back on. Fans rally up and Rusev gets up. Rusev fights with body shots, but Nakamura holds on. Nakamura pulls back and Rusev starts to fade. Fans rally up again and Rusev gets a second wind. Rusev feeds off the “Rusev Day!” chants and he powers Nakamura off! Both men are down while Rusev catches his breath. Rusev stands but Nakamura follows.
Nakamura swnigs but Rusev counter punches. Rusev throws more hands but Nakamura knees low. Nakamura whips but Rusev reverses for big lariats! Rusev roars as Nakamura is in a corner. Rusev runs in for the shoulder, then the spinning heel kick! Nakamura is down, but Rusev fires up with the fans. Rusev stomps the mat as he takes aim. He runs in, but Nakamura dodges to give a strike fest. Nakamura runs but Rusev reels him in. Nakamura slips out of the supelx, swings a kick but gets Rusev’s roundhouse! Cover, TWO! Rusev grows closer, but he still needs more. Fans continue to chant as Rusev stomps away. Rusev brings Nakamura up to whip, but Nakamura holds ropes. Rusev catches the kick but gets the heel! Sliding knee! Cover, TWO! Rusev survives and Nakamura grows frustrated.
Fans continue to chant for “Rusev Day!” as Nakamura gets to a corner. Rusev gets to the opposite corner, but Nakamura runs in, only to be put on the top rope. Nakamura kicks Rusev away, then leaps, into a MACHKA KICK! Cover, TWO!! So close! Rusev roars again and prepares to CRUSH! He stomps, but Nakamura scrambles to the ropes. Rusev has to let Nakamura go, but then Nakamura hotshots Rusev. And roundhouse to the back! Nakamura climbs, aims, and hits a flying knee! Rusev is down, but under the ropes. Nakamura adjusts for the cover, TWO! Nakamura takes aim from a corner and fires up. Fans anticipate it as Rusev stands. Rusev sees it and drop toeholds, into ACCOLADE!!
Nakamura is caught, but he won’t give in. He uses his long legs to push towards ropes. He gets an arm free but Rusev drags him away! But then Nakamura gets up, but his head “accidentally” low blows Rusev. Nakamura grins, KINSHASA! Cover, Nakamura wins!
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by pinfall; still WWE United States Champion
Whether it was cheating or taking advantage, the King of Strong Style gets away with his title. Will anyone ever take that gold away from the Rockstar? Or will everyone get a #Knee2Face?
There lies a treasure sought by the strong.
Who will be worthy of a title? Beast meets Monster, but who will #GetTheseHands? Who will be worthy of being Best in the World? Eight elite athletes compete in a one-night tournament. Who will be worthy of writing the ending? The Phenomenal and the Destroyer go one more time to finally settle their story. Who will be worthy of a legacy? Two historic teams clash for the first time, and possibly the last time. Who will by worthy of the Crown Jewel?
Introducing tonight’s host, WWE Hall of Famer, HULK HOGAN!
The Immortal Hulkamania is here to kick off the main show! Arabia is excited to see one of the biggest names in professional wrestling history as he picks up the mic. Hogan says “Let me tell you something, brother!” It feels great to be out in front of the WWE Universe and his Hulkamaniacs again. But even better than that, is that after flying half way across the world, he realized the power of Hulkamania was stronger than ever at Crown Jewel! He’s happy to see everyone and loves being back as tonight’s host. And that show starts now! So what you gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you, brother? The Immortal Hulkster has this crowd ready for action, so action’s what they’ll get!
WWE World Cup, SmackDown Bracket: Randy Orton VS Rey Mysterio!
The Viper and the King of Lucha Libre are familiar foes over their storied careers, and both have the championship resume to be in this match. Who will be the first SmackDown star to move forward in this inaugural tournament to crown the Best in the World?
The bell rings and we begin! Orton and Mysterio circle, and fans already chant “619!” Mysterio hears them out but Orton tunes them out. The two tie up, and Orton throws Mysterio down. He drags Mysterio up but Mysterio kicks and punches. Orton knees low, then whips. Mysterio slides under and kicks Orton again. Mysterio whips but Orton holds ropes, to then put Mysterio on the apron. Rey shoulders and kicks back, then springboards in, but gets a dropkick! Orton grins as he takes his time covering. TWO, but Orton stalks Mysterio around the ring. Orton hangs Mysterio up on the ropes, then dumps him off. He drags Mysterio around to stomp away on the stomach.
Orton taunts Mysterio and the fans before bringing Mysterio back up. He puts Mysterio on the top rope and clubs him on the back. Orton clibms up to join Mysterio, and goes after the mask! Mysterio fights back with back elbows, and Orton tumbles back. Mysterio turns around but gets a right hand. Orton climbs back up, but Mysterio resists the superplex. Mysterio fights back with body shots, and he headbutts Orton down again. Mysterio leaps, seated senton! He keeps moving, springboard crossbody! Mysterio keeps on Orton but Orton shoves him. Mysterio comes back with a kcik, springboard wheelbarrow bulldog! Cover, TWO! Orton is tougher than that, but Mysterio has control now. Mysterio gets the fans calling “619” as he kicks away.
Orton blocks a kick but gets an enziguri, and ends up on the ropes! Mysterio dials it up, 619 BLOCKED! Orton drags Mysterio out, draping DDT! Fans duel now between “619!” and “RKO!” as Orton again stalks Mysterio. Orton soaks up the heat, and hears the voices in his head. He waits for Mysterio to stand, but Mysterio counters with a sunset flip! Cover, MYSTERIO WINS!!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall; advances to the next round
RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! Orton lost the match, and lost his cool as he attacks Mysterio. And that RKO isn’t enough for him, the Apex Predator wants to make Rey pay. Fans boo and jeer as Orton stalks Mysterio. Orton drags Mysterio up, to throw him right out of the ring! He looks to leave, but Orton still wants more. Orton drags Mysterio over towards the World Cup itself, as he gives Mysterio a back suplex facebuster onto the announce desk! The Viper makes Mysterio easy pray for whoever faces him next, does Mysterio even have a chance of winning this tournament?
Backstage interview with The Miz.
The Hollywood A-Lister prepares for his match up next but he saw what happened to Mysterio. How is the Most Must-See WWE Superstar is feeling going against Jeff Hardy? He feels like there is no stopping him now from proving he’s Best in the World. Miz will walk through Hardy here, then he can just step over a broken Mysterio, so how is he feeling? “I feel AWESOME!”
WWE World Cup, SmackDown Bracket: Jeff Hardy VS The Miz!
The Charismatic Enigma wishes to paint his master piece tonight, but the Hollywood A-Lister wants his box office smash. Who will move on to take on the King of Lucha Libre in the next round?
The bell rings and we big as fans rally behind Hardy. Hardy and Miz tie up, Miz gest the headlock. Hardy powers out but Miz runs him over. Miz already says he’s the best in the world, but fans boo and jeer. Miz goes back to circling with Hardy, and fans cheer for “Brother Nero!” They tie up again and Hardy gets the headlock. Miz powers out but Hardy runs him over. THings speed up and Hardy blocks a hip toss to give a hip toss. Hardy htis the spin kick and has Miz in the corner. He stomps and whips corner to corner but Miz dodges. Miz wants the Finale but Hardy silps down to a victory roll. TWO, Jawbreaker rocks Miz. Hardy brings Miz back up and bumps him off buckles, “DELETE DELETE DELETE!”
Miz is dazed as Hardy runs back in for the swinging dropkick, but Miz boots it away. He takes his time steadying himself, and he brings Hardy up for a knee in the back. Miz wraps on a chinlock but fans cheer for Hardy. Hardy gets up and fights back, but Miz gets him in the A-List combination! Cover, TWO! Miz keeps his cool as he watches Hardy closely. Miz drags Hardy up for buckle bumps, then goes corner to corner. He hits the dropkick, copying Daniel Bryan as always. Miz hits another, then soaks up the heat as he runs back in. Hardy clobbers Miz with a clothesline! Both men are down and fans fire up. Hardy sits up first but Miz follows.
Hardy counter punches Miz, then whips. Miz reverses but Hardy hits the forearms. And then the atomic drop to leg splitting leg drop! Dropkick added, cover, TWO! Hardy keeps his cool as fans continue to cheer. Hardy kicks but Miz denies the Twist. Miz runs into an elbow, Whisper in the Wind hits! Cover, TWO! Hardy grits his teeth as he catches his breath. Miz gets to the apron while fans declare “This is Awesome!” Hardy drags Miz up but Miz hotshots Hardy. Miz gets in while Hardy goes to a corner. Miz runs in but blocks the boot to kick the leg. He drags Hardy out, trips him up, and wants the Figure Four. Hardy small packages, TWO! Miz narrowly avoids the loss, but Hardy throws him out of the ring. Hardy builds speed to hit a dropkick.
Miz is down and now Hardy walks the barriers, for a leaping lariat! Hardy brings Miz down, but gets him in the ring. Hardy hurries up top, taking off the shirt. Miz rolls out of the drop zone, and wants mercy? He yanks Hardy into buckles, roll up, but the ref sees him use the ropes! The ref stops the count, but Miz thinks he’s won. Hardy rolls Miz up, TWO! Twist of– FINALE!! Cover, Miz wins!
Winner: The Miz, by pinfall; advances to the next round
It wasn’t a walk like he thought, but The Miz did make it through the first round like he said. Miz has Mysterio up next, will that be as easy as Miz thinks? Or will Mysterio’s heart see him through?
WWE World Cup, Raw Bracket: Seth Rollins VS Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush!
The Architect holds both the Intercontinental and Raw Tag Team Championships, but he has to put his problems with the Lunatic aside if he wants to be the Best in the World. Meanwhile, the Heavyweight That’s Back to Dominate has his Hype Man of the Hour helping him climb up the rankings. Who will be the first Raw superstar through to the semifinals?
The bell rings and Rollins ties up with Lashley. Lashley shoves him down fast, then flexes. Rollins gets back up and avoids Lashley to give chops and haymakers. Lashley knees low then whips Rollins, but Rollins kicks him back. Rollins enziguris Lashley out, then runs, but into Lashley’s SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Lashley looms over Rollins while Lio hypes him up. Lashley clubs away and rakes the face into a cover. ONE, but Lashley gets Rollins in a seated cobra clutch. Fans rally as Rollins gets up. Rollins fights out of the hold, but runs into a knee. Lashley bumps Rollins off buckles, then whips him corner to corner. Lashley rams his shoulder into Rollins then hits a neckbreaker. Cover, TWO! Lashley wraps a chinlock on but fans still rally.
The cobra clutch returns but Rollins fights it, so Lashley gets a full nelson. Rollins endures as fans rally up. Rollins gets up but Lashley thrashes him around in the hold. He still pries free and throws hands, but then Lashley hits a complete shot! Lio cheers Lashley on but he’s the only one. Lashley drags Rollins up, for the Vertigo Suplex! Rollins is up there a long time, but he fights out! Rollins dodges and clotheslines Lashley out! He builds speed to DIVE! But Rollins keeps going, for another DIVE! Lashley goes down but Rollins hits barriers, too. They’re both down as a ring count begins. Rollins gets up first and puts Lashley in at 5.
Rollins climbs up but Lashley stops him. Lashley climbs up, but Rollins resists. Rollins fights back with body shots and headbutts, to sunset flip! Lashley holds on, but Rollins gets him away, for a bomb attempt. Lashley slips out and tackles Rollisn in the back. Gut wrench into Canadian rack, but Rollins slips out. Rollins leaps over Lashley to send him to a corner. School boy, CURB STOMP! Cover, Rollins wins!!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall; advances to the next round
The Kingslayer is also the victor as he focuses on what matters: winning! He moves on in the tournament, who will meet him in the semifinals?
Backstage interview with Kurt Angle!
The Olympic Gold Medalist returns to the ring to prove he’s still as good as he once was. Now he can prove he’s Best in the World. The butterflies are back in a good way. Many have doubted his return, but many doubted he could win with a “broken freakin’ neck.” Angle isn’t putting a punctuation on his career, but a whole new chapter. “Oh it’s true. It’s DAMN true!”
WWE World Cup, Raw Bracket: Kurt Angle VS Dolph Ziggler w/ Drew McIntyre!
The Hall of Famer is ready, but so is the Show-Off. Angle could return to former glory, Ziggler could shock the world, but will the Scottish Terminator standing by have a part to play?
The bell rings and the two stellar mat wrestlers approach. Angle sprawls to block Ziggler’s takedown and then throws him off. The two go again, and Angle goes for a leg. Ziggler gets a headlock then gets a leg, then a waistlock. Angle standing switches and throws Ziggler down. Angle shifts to a facelock but Ziggler slips out to a hammerlock. Ziggler gets around for the sleeper hold, but Angle gets up and powers out. ZIggler runs Angle over, but things speed up, and Angle throws Ziggler with a belly2belly! Angle watches Ziggler closely, and gets a German Suplex! Angle waits for Ziggler to stand, for another German! Ziggler is dazed, but holds ropes to deny a third. Angle lets go at 4, and Ziggler gets to the apron. McIntyre coaches Ziggler up but has to back off.
Angle goes outside, and wants to throw Ziggler off the apron! Ziggler holds on for dear life, and manages to pull them both back up. He elbows Angle away and Angle falls to the floor. Ziggler whips Angle at the steel steps! The ring count passes 5 as Ziggler brings Angle up into the ring. Fans are on Angle’s side but Ziggler stomps Angle. ZIggler grinds Angle against the ropes, but backs off at 3. He brings Angle out for a neckbreaker. Cover, TWO! Ziggler wraps Angle up in the sleeper and body scissors. Fans rally and Angle endures the hold. Angle fades slowly, but he gets that second wind. He gets out of the body scissors, then stands. Angle elbows out, but Ziggler gets around to jump back on! Ziggler is a backpack, and Angle fades a bit more.
Fans rally up again, and Angle gets his third wind, to back Ziggler into buckles! Angle throws Ziggler off, but Ziggler runs in, into a boot! Angle gets a third German suplex! He holds on, for a fourth! And then a fifth, completing that hat trick. Cover, TWO! Angle gets up and watches Ziggler. Ziggler stands up, but slips out of the Angle Slam to arm-drag and satellite DDT! Cover, TWO! Angle survives and Ziggler grows frustrated. Ziggler keeps his cool and grins, because he has Angle where he wants him. He kicks a leg, but misses the Famouser, there’s the Angle Slam! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre is relieved but Angle is shocked. Angle fires up and takes the straps off! He grabs a leg but Ziggler pushes him away. Ziggler runs in, Famouser hits! Cover, TWO!! Angle survives and now Ziggler is frustrated.
Fans know “This is Awesome!” as both men slowly stand up. Ziggler aism at Angle, leaps, but Angle bucks him off. Things speed up, sunset flip but Angle gets the leg! ANKLE LOCK! Ziggler endures, reaches, crawls, but Angle drags him back! Ziggler works to roll over, but Angle rolls him back! But Ziggler throws Angle off with a roll forward. He hobbles to a corner, but dodges Angle to throw him into a post. Then ZIGZAG! Cover, Ziggler wins!!
Winner: Dolph Ziggler, by pinfall; advances to the next round
Perhaps it was an upset, perhaps it was inevitable. Either way, the Show-Off gets the win. Angle looked good, but Ziggler was just a touch better. How will Ziggler fair against familiar foe in Seth Rollins?
SmackDown Tag Team Championships: The Bar w/ The Big Show VS The New Day!
Awwww~ Crown Jewel! The Giant changed sides again, and that helped the Swiss Cyborg & Celtic Gladiator hold on to the Blue Brand’s belts. But now, ya bois are ready for all the tricks in the book as they go for a sixth reign! Will Woods, Kingston & Big E grab the treasure? Or will Cesaro & Sheamus not just set the bar but continue to BE The Bar?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we go with the standard formation of Kofi & Big E. Big E starts against Sheamus with the bell, and Sheamus gets a headlock. Big E puts Sheamus in a corner but they break. They go again, and now Big E gets a headlock. Sheamus powers out but Big E runs him over! The hips swivel and Big E dares Sheamus to come for him. Sheamus kicks low and gets a headlock. Big E powers out and things speed up. Sheamus blocks a hip toss but so does Big E, to cltohesline! Cover, TWO! E tags Kofi and Kofi climbs up. Kofi leaps for double stomps on Sheamus’ arm. Kofi brings Sheamus up but Sheamus powers him back. Tag to Cesaro and Cesaro stomps Kofi.
Cesaro whips Kofi corner to corner, then runs in, for a big monkey flip! But Kofi lands on his feet! KOfi dances while Woods plays the trombone. Cesaro runs in, but into a dropkick! Cover, TWO! Kofi powers out of a headlock and things speed up again. Cesaro catches Kofi in a waistlock but Kofi standing switches. Cesaro elbows out but Kofi tilt-o-whirl headscissors! Kofi leaps, jumps and crossbodies! Cover, TWO! Cesaro rocks Kofi with a big European Uppercut! Tag to Sheamus while Big Show talks trash. Sheamus stands Kofi up for body shots and stomps. Cesaro gets a cheap shot in, but the ref keeps Big E back. Big Show chokes Kofi, too, then Cesaro tags in. The Bar mug Kofi, then Cesaro wrenches Kofi’s neck.
Fans rally up for New Day and Kofi fights out. Cesaro tags Sheamus, and Sheamus kicks Kofi. The Bar double whip Kofi for the Bar Lariat! Cover, TWO! Sheamus drags Kofi around for a chinlock, then clubs away on Kofi’s chest. He shifts to a high keylock but Kofi endures. Kofi feeds off the fan energy, and fights out to CHOP Sheamus. Kofi CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! He leaps but Sheamus keeps him away, to kick him back down. Tag to Cesaro, and Cesaro covers, TWO! Cesaro pulls Kofi back against the ropes, but stops at 3. Big Show trash talks Kofi right in the face, before Cesaro gut wrench suplexes Kofi! Cover, TWO! Cesaro keeps right on Kofi with the cobra clutch. Fans rally again and Kofi endures. Cesaro thrashes Kofi around, but Kofi fights his way back up.
Kofi lifts Cesaro as he makes his way to his corner. Cesaro pushes him back but Kofi pushes forward. The two struggle for control, but Cesaro knees low. He swings on Big E, but gets a back drop! Fans rally as both men crawl. Cesaro tags Sheamus, and Sheamus hits Big E down. Kofi ducks under but no one to tag. Sheamus carriers Kofi all the way back! Cesaro tags in and uses a EuroUpper, then back drop into suplex! Cover, TWO! Big Show is frustrated for The Bar, and Cesaro argues the count. The ref says it’s two, so The Bar has to accept that. Cesaro stalks Kofi as Woods and Show coach them up. The Bar soak up the heat, but Kofi fights back! Cesaro tags Sheamus, back suplex but Kofi slips out. Kofi sends Sheamus to the corner, and Big E returns!
Kofi crawls, but Sheamus tags Cesaro first. Hot tag to Big E! Belly2belly for Cesaro! And another, and then another! Big E swivels the hips, runs, and hits a Big Splash, but onto knees! Cesaro tags Sheamus in, but Big E gives him a uranag-E! Cover, TWO! Sheamus crawls to the apron, but Big E builds speed… But runs into a knee! Sheamus runs in for the step-up knee! Sheamus throws punches in the corner, but Kofi distracts him. Kofi tags in as Big E hauls Sheamus out. Dumdum stomps powerbomb! Cover, but Cesaro breaks it! Cesaro gets a rolling sabat kick! Kofi tags in Big E, and E helps Kofi FLY! DOwn goes Cesaro, and down come the straps.
Big Show distracts, but Sheamus still misses the Brogue! Roll up, TWO! Big Show distracts as Sheamus slips out of the Big Ending. Sheamus shoves Big E that way, the ref ducks and doesn’t see Big Show’s KO PUNCH!! Then BROGUE! Cover, The Bar wins!
Winners: The Bar, Sheamus pinning; still SmackDown Tag Team Champions
The numbers were even but the size advantage was on The Bar’s side. Show helps his new friends hold onto the gold, will he be a big part of their own reign as five-time tag champions?
Backstage interview with The Miz.
He made it to the semifinals as promised and now faces Rey Mysterio. “I told you so.” Miz got a kick to the throat and surely the fans are happy, but Miz still won. Miz will pick the bones of Mysterio, and what better Hollywood ending of the “plucky underdog” trying only to be decimated by a real hero. Tonight isn’t about happy endings, but about Miz proving he is the Best in the World!
Backstage interview with Rey Mysterio.
Orton beat Mysterio down for winning, but being the best isn’t about making excuses. You could be at far than less than 100%, but no one can put a number on your pride. Miz has all sorts of plans, but let him use them. Mysterio has been underestimated by bigger and better, and it’ll make this win all the better.
WWE World Cup, SmackDown Bracket: The Miz VS Rey Mysterio!
The A-Lister thinks he’s AWESOME enough to end the King of Lucha Libre’s return already. But Mysterio has proved himself to be far tougher than this, can he again defy the odds to be one of the World Cup finalists?
The bell rings and Miz runs in. Mysterio dodges and gives a kick before backing away. The two approach and Miz gets a waistlock. Mysterio fights out and standing switches. Things speed up, Miz sunset flips, Mysterio rolls through but Miz ducks to roll him up. TWO, Mysterio blocks a boot and rolls Miz up. Miz rolls through, sunset flip, Mysterio rolls through to kick Miz! Cover, ONE! Mysterio brings Miz up but Miz knees low. Miz throws Mysterio out but Mysterio rolls right onto his feet. Mysterio dodges Miz, then dropkicks him away. Mysterio builds speed, to low-pe splash! It’s a bit rough on Mysterio, too, given what Orton did to his ribs. Mysterio catches his breath and walks it off, but the ring count passes 5. He comes back to Miz and puts him in.
Miz gets to a corner and Mysterio is on him with forearms and corner punches. Mysterio gets all ten, then whips Miz corner to corner. Miz reverses but runs into a boot. Mysterio runs out, roll but into a reverse bomb from Miz! Miz smirks as he stalks Mysterio. He stomps and grinds his boot on Mysterio. Mysterio gets away, but Miz is on him with shoulders to the stomach. Miz rolls Mysterio out to then hit the low boot. Cover, TWO! Miz keeps on Mysterio with a Bow ‘n’ Arrow stretch! He bends Mysterio across the legs, stretching out those bad ribs. Fans rally up and Mysterio pops out to a cover. TWO! Mysterio throws punches and kicks, then whips. Miz reverses to knee Mysterio low! Miz circles Mysterio like a shark with blood in the water. He drags Mysterio into body scissors.
Mysterio endures the squeeze while fans rally up. Mysterio works against the hold but Miz goes after the mask! The referee reprimands him, but then Mysterio bites Miz’s hand! Mysterio gets free and runs, but is slid out to the floor! Miz lets Mysterio stay out there a moment, but then goes out to fetch him. He rams Mysterio’s ribs into the apron edge, then into barriers. Miz puts Mysterio back in, covers, TWO! Miz grows frustrated, but he keeps on Mysterio with an abdominal stretch. Mysterio endures the pain in his ribs as Miz grinds in an elbow. Miz jams his elbow in, then clamps his fingers into Mysterio’s side. Mysterio refuses to quit, and fans rally up for him. Mysterio fights back as he elbows Miz’s leg. Miz pumphandles Mysterio up, but Mysterio makes it a DDT! Both men are down and fans rally up again.
A ten count begins, but Mysterio crawls to a corner. Mysterio drags himself up with the ropes to get up at 6. Miz follows slowly, and throws a haymaker. Mysterio gives one back, but Miz kicks. Mysterio kicks, Miz punches. They go back and forth like this, and Mysterio gets an edge. Miz shoves, Mysterio dodges, springboard crossbody! Cover, TWO!! That was close, but Mysterio keeps on Miz. Mysterio goes acrobatic for a headscissors, and Miz ends up in a corner. Mysterio throws forearms and whips, but Miz reverses. Rey goes up and over, headscissors send Miz into buckles. Then Mysterio baits Miz in for a shoulder, an dslingshot headscissor. Miz is in place, Mysterio dials it up, but Miz is ready. He sends Rey into buckles! Then FINALE! Cover, TWO!! Mysterio survives and Miz is shocked.
Miz thinks on what to do now, but fans know “This is Awesome!” Miz copies the Yes Kicks, but fans say “NO! NO!” Mysterio ducks the buzzsaw, sunset flip, TWO!! Miz runs in but is dropkick’d to ropes! 6 1 9!! Mysterio hurries to a corner as fast as he can, and hits a frog splash! But on knees! Miz covers, Miz wins!
Winner: The Miz, by pinfall; advances to the World Cup Finals
The A-Lister pulls out a victory at the last moment! Mysterio wasn’t 100%, but he won’t make excuses. Will Miz have any excuses going against the Raw Bracket finalist? Or will he truly prove he’s the Best?
Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.
The Architect overcame big Bobby Lashley, but now shifts to Dolph Ziggler. The winner isn’t the best because it’s easy. Rollins doesn’t want this to be easy, and everyone is facing some sort of adversity. But Rollins does his best when the pressure’s on.
WWE World Cup, Raw Bracket: Seth Rollins VS Dolph Ziggler!
The Kingslayer and the Show-Off know each other well from their many matches for the Intercontinental Championship. However, a bigger prize is on the line tonight, who meets The Miz in the finals?
The bell rings and the two circle. Rollins knows to keep an eye on McIntyre, too. They tie up, and Rollins gets a leg. Ziggler sprawls and gets away, and the two circle again. Ziggler goes for a leg but Rollins sprawls to get a leg. They go around and fight for control, Ziggler gets away again. He and Rollins circle again, and Ziggler kicks low. Ziggler punches Rollins down then elbows the neck. He throws Rollins with a headlock takeover. Rollins keeps his shoulders up even as Ziggler pulls on his head. Ziggler traps an arm and pulls harder. Rollins endures as fans rally, and he gets back up. Rollins powers out and things speed up, and Ziggler leaps, only to be caught for a scoop slam! Ziggler gets to ropes, Rollins clotheslines him out.
Rollins goes out to fetch Ziggler and chops him. He brings Ziggler around the corner to throw him into buckles. Rollins CHOPS Ziggler, then throws him into the ring. McIntyre blocks Rollins’ path, but he can’t do anything or else Ziggler gets disqualified. Rollins dares him to, but then he runs into the satellite DDT! Cover, TWO! Ziggler goes after Rollins but the ref keeps him back. Ziggler still stomps Rollins as fans rally up. He brings Rollins up to grind his face on the ropes! Rollins punches back, but Ziggler kicks a leg out. Ziggler gives Rollins a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Ziggler keeps on Rollins with a chinlock, almost making it a standing bully choke. Fans rally and Rollins fights up. Ziggler wrangles him back down, and Rollins endures the squeeze. Rollins endures as fans now duel.
Ziggler keeps his weight on Rollins, but Rollins still gets up to throw him off. Rollins runs but misses the corner splash. Ziggler covers, TWO! Rollins supports himself on the ropes but Ziggler trash talks him. Ziggler pulls Rollins against the ropes but lets go at 3. Fans rally and duel, Ziggler throws hands. Rollins counter punches, and backs Ziggler down. He chops Ziggler to a corner, then whips corner to corner. Ziggler reverses to hit a leaping back elbow. Cover, TWO, but Ziggler keeps his cool. Ziggler grins as he stalks Rollins, egging him on. Ziggler toys with Rollins, getting cocky. Rollins gets a leg, trips Ziggler, but Ziggler pushes him away. Rollins his buckles, then Ziggler hits a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Ziggler’s frustration grows, but he wraps Rollins in a sleeper hold and body scissors.
Ziggler traps an arm as he wrenches Rollins’ neck. Fans rally again, and Rollins pries his way out. They both stand and Ziggler wants another neckbreaker, but Rollins reverss to a backslide! TWO, Ziggler leaps but ROllins blocks to scoop. Ziggler rolls out, rolls up, TWO! Rollins has Ziggler, TWO! Fireman’s carry but sunset filp, Rollins sits on it! TWO, Ziggler sunset, TWO! Rollisn stakc, TWO, Ziggler sunset, TWO, deadlift but sunset flip!! TWO!! Ziggler’s kick blocked, Revolution Knee hits!! Cover, TWO!! That was so close but it was still two. Fans know “This is Awesome!” like all the rest. Rollins grits his teeth as he stands up, and stomps for “Burn It Down!”
McIntyre distracts but gets a punch. Rollins blocks Ziggler to catapult him out! Rollins builds speed to DIVE on them both! He puts Ziggler in, then climbs up. Springboard but Ziggler dodges, FAMOUSER! Cover, TWO!! Another close call but it’s not over yet! Ziggler gets up and decides to go up top. He usually doesn’t, but Rollins leaps up to SUPERPLEX! Roll through, but Ziggler slips out, ZIGZAG!! Cover, TWO!? How?! It doesn’t matter, because “This is Awesome!” Both men slowly stand, and Ziggler runs in. Rollins bucks him off, SUPERKICK! DIVE on McIntyre just in case! Rollins climbs up fast but Ziggler’s there now! But Rollins shoves him away, Ziggler exaggerates a bad ankle so that McIntyre can shove Rollins down! SUPERKICK! Cover, Ziggler wins!
Winner: Dolph Ziggler, by pinfall; advances to the World Cup Finals
Give the assist to the Scottish Terminator as the Show-Off steals this win! Ziggler meets The Miz, the Best in the World comes from Cleveland no matter what!
On-stage interview with Dolph Ziggler.
The decision is final, but this doesn’t seem fair to Rollins. Does Ziggler feel this win was an upset? Oh, really? Ziggler has been saying this for 13 years, that no one in the WWE Universe has ever given a damn about Ziggler! But the next time Ziggler’s in that ring, he’ll be holding the trophy, because he IS the Best in the World. Ziggler and Miz meet later on, who will hold that trophy?
WWE Championship: AJ Styles VS Samoa Joe!
The Phenomenal One was going to face Daniel Bryan here, but both men couldn’t wait to settle things between each other. That title match happened on SmackDown, and though Styles retained, the Destroyer staked his claim. Joe wants that title by any means necessary, but this isn’t a reward for his actions. Styles wants to again punish Joe for getting in his face. Will this time could be the final time, whose happy ending will it be?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin! Joe and Styles go right at each other, but Styles backs Joe down with haymakers. Joe turns things around but gets a kick to the bad leg. They circle, and Styles keeps on that bad leg. They approach, Joe blocks a kick but gets a chop block. Styles stomps Joe to a corner, then kicks away on the legs. He rams his shoulder into Joe’s stomach, then backs off. Joe CHOPS Styles back. Styles rocks Joe with a haymaker and Joe rolls out of the ring. Styles goes out and around the corner, but Joe dodges the knee. Joe walks into a mule kick but ducks the moonsault to scoop Styles. Styles slips out and throws Joe to a post. Styles refreshes the ring count, but then Joe flapjacks him on the barriers!
Joe walks off the leg pain and refreshes the count himself now. He brings Styles over to bump him off the apron. Styles staggers while fans cheer him on. Joe gets in the ring, waits for Styles to return, only to knock him back down. The ref reprimands Joe, but he builds speed to DIVE! He blasts Styles into the announce desk! Fans chant “Joe! Joe!” as he looms over Styles. Joe puts Styles in the ring, covers, TWO! He keeps on Styles with a chinlock, trapping an arm. Styles endures and gets up to power Joe to a corner. Styles throws forearms and bumps Joe off buckles. He whips Joe corner to corner but Joe reverses. Joe hits the back elbow, and the Pele! Cover, Ropebreak! Styles survives, but Joe keeps his cool.
Joe drags Styles around to headbutt him down, then brings him up for another. Fans continue to cheer Styles on, but Joe is on him. Styles elbows Joe but Joe CHOPS Styles off his feet! Joe puts on a neck wrench and Styles endures. Styles gets to his feet and fights out. Joe hits Styles back and now it’s a brawl. They go back and forth, Joe CHOPS Styles, then headbutts him. Joe swings away on Styles, who can barely cover up. Styles ducks to enziguri Joe down! Both men are down as fans continue to make noise. Styles sits up but Joe follows. Styles chops Joe, then chops again. Joe chops back, and the brawl is back on!
Styles fires off the Phenomenal Blitz, and a forearm in the corner. He brings Joe out, wants the Clash, but Joe shoves him away. Joe runs into an elbow, Styles hops up and springboards for the moonsault DDT! Cover, TWO! Fans rally for Styles as Joe rolls out. Styles aims and slingshots, the forearm connects! Styles puts Joe in the ring, then takes aim from the apron. Joe stands, Styles jumps in but Joe gets clear. Styles runs into the powerslam! Cover, TWO! Joe grows frustrated, but he drags Styles up. Styles slips out of the suplex to kick the leg. Styles runs, but into a BIG clothesline! Cover, TWO! Both men are down again and fans are thunderous.
Styles sits up first again, but Joe follows. Joe goes to Styles in the corner, but Styles rolls him! Calf Crusher! Joe’s leg hurts but Joe reaches to get the ropebreak. Styles lets him go, but he’s not done. He kicks the leg more, but ducks the enziguri. Roll up, TWO, Coquina Clutch!! Joe has Styles trapped, but Styles goes after the bad leg! Styles uses the toehold against Joe, Joe has to get the ropes. Styles lets Joe go again, but he goes after the leg more .Joe hits Styles back, but has to fight off the Calf Crusher. He elbows Styles’ neck, then knees him in the face. PELE! Joe goes down but both men work to stand back up. Styles runs in, but Joe puts him on the apron. Styles hits Joe back, then springboards, Phenomenal Forearm! Cover, Styles wins!
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall; still WWE Champion
The Phenomenal One wins two title matches in one week, and his career continues towards its one year anniversary! Will Styles make it one of the best title reigns in WWE history?
Acting Raw General Manager, Baron Corbin, heads to the ring.
The Constable has the Universal Championship in hand. He is here to personally present that belt to whoever wins this next match, as the belt is currently vacant. Roman Reigns gave up the belt because he has a real fight on his hands with the returning leukemia. With the Big Dog having to leave The Yard, there will be a guaranteed NEW champion! But will it be The Beast of Suplex City? Or the Monster Among Men?
Vacated WWE Universal Championship: Braun Strowman VS Brock Lesnar w/ Paul Heyman!
The introductions are made, the belt is raised by Corbin, and we begin as Corbin smashes Strowman! He wants the bell to ring, so it does! Lesnar F5’s Strowman!! Cover, TWO!! Strowman won’t be screwed over so easily! Lesnar lifts Strowman again, for a second F5! Cover, TWO!? Heyman and Lesnar cannot believe this! Strowman sputters but he survives two F5’s in a row. Lesnar lifts him again, for an unprecedented THIRD F5! Cover, TWO!?! We knew Strowman was more than human, but this is something else! Fans want “One More Time!” so Lesnar will go for it. He reels Strowman in for a fourth fireman’s carry, to dump him out of the ring!!
Strowman is down, and a count out will give Lesnar the title anyway. Fans lose their minds over the manhandling, and the count passes 5. But Strowman gets up?! And in at 9! Lesnar gets mad now, and the gloves literally come off. Heyman shouts for Lesnar to end this, and Lesnar walks over to the dazed Strowman. A fifth fireman’s carry but Strowman slips out. Strowman boots, but turns into a FIFTH F5!! Cover, Lesnar wins!
Winner: Brock Lesnar, by pinfall; NEW WWE Universal Champion
The Beast wins, but give a huge assist to Corbin clobbering Strowman. Strowman still survived far more than anyone ever expected, but five F5’s ended it. Lesnar holds up the belt, how long will he hold onto the belt this time?
SmackDown Commissioner, Shane McMahon, heads to the ring.
Shane O’Mac wants to be present for the World Cup Finals, because he will make good on that ultimatum to his roster. If The Miz fails, he’ll be booted out of the Blue Brand.
WWE World Cup Finals: The Miz VS Dolph Ziggler w/ Drew McIntyre!
The pressure is on for the A-Lister, will he be able to avoid defeat? Or will the Show-Off steal the show when he finally proves he’s the Best in the World?
The introductions are made, but the referee tells McIntyre he can’t be ringside. This is more important than just the other matches, the referee insists on it being fair. McIntyre reluctantly goes, but he knows Ziggler beat Rollins and Angle, so he can beat “This punk.” Miz clobbers Ziggler and stomps away! The ref pulls Miz back, but for only a moment. Miz throws hands, but the ref pulls him away. Miz still throws Ziggler out of the ring, then cools off. Corbin protests, but then Miz goes out. Miz flounders, having taken a bad step off the apron. Ziggler hits Miz back, and now he gives Miz back what he gave. Ziggler whips but Miz reverses to send him into the steps. Both men are down, and the referee checks on them.
Miz refuses to let this end before it even begins. He gets Ziggler in the ring, but that leg really bothers him. Shane checks on his guy, but Miz says he’s fine. Miz wills himself up, but it’s hard to balance on that bad leg. The referee calls for help, and advises that Miz can’t compete. Shane and Miz talk, Miz insists he’ll do it. He’s never been injured and he’s not gonna let this stop him now. Miz shouts at the refs to back away while the head referee talks to the ring announcer. The decision is made, this match is going to be called off, but Shane interrupts! Shane will not let his guy lose without actually competing. It’s the FINALS, they cannot just call it.
Everyone tells Shane Miz can’t continue, but Shane pulls rank. Shane tells everyone that he’ll compete for SmackDown?! Can he do that? Shane doesn’t care if he can, he’s going do that! Miz doesn’t want it and neither does Corbin, but the announcement is made!
WWE World Cup Finals: Shane McMahon VS Dolph Ziggler!
This is far from what anyone expected, and barely what Corbin and Ziggler wanted, but it’s happening!
Shane throws off the jacket and watch while referees help The Miz to the back. Ziggler and Corbin protest as hard as they can but they can’t stop it. The bell rings, Shane fires off on Ziggler! Ziggler gets to a corner but Shane keeps on him. The ref backs Shane O’Mac off but Shane keeps going. Shane whips and hits a big back elbow. Corbin trips Shane! The referee argues with Corbin, and EJECTS him! Everyone protests, but then Ziggler ZIGZAGS! Cover, TWO!! Shane survives and Ziggler can’t believe it.
Ziggler fires off hands and rakes Shane’s eyes. Ziggler throws more elbows and stomps, and even headbutts. Shane hits Ziggler back with body shots, but Ziggler throws haymakers. Fans enjoy it either way as Shane hits Ziggler more. Shane fires up, and hits a DDT! He drags Ziggler up, to catapult him into buckles! Ziggler is down, so Shane goes to a corner. Shane climbs up and aims, for COAST2COAST!! It hits! Cover, Shane wins!!
Winner: Shane McMahon, by pinfall; wins the World Cup Tournament
Wait, Shane is the Best in the World?! Well, at least no SmackDown star is being exiled… But, will this really stand once things return to normal?
The Brothers of Destruction VS Degeneration-X!
The #LastTimeEver of the Undertaker and Triple H at Super Show-Down only applied to singles competition. There is no more respect between these two sides, and there will be no mercy. Will this #FirstTimeEver be another #LastTimeEver? Will the Brothers of Destruction make DX #RestInPeace? Or will DX tell them to #SuckIt?!
Fans are thunderous before the match even begins. HHH stares down with Taker, but the teams eventually sort out. The referee reminds them only one at a time, so Kane starts for the Brothers. Fans already know “This is Awesome!” as HHH stays for DX. The bell rings, and HHH slowly circles with the Big Red Machine. HHH taunts Taker but Taker has to stay back. Kane and HHH approach and the Game talks trash. He sucker punches Kane, but it barely makes him budge. Kane grabs HHH and puts him in a corner. HHH gets out of the way, but gets an uppercut before he could crotch chop! Kane throws more hands, then whips HHH. He hits a big corner clothesline and lets HHH fall.
Kane brings HHH around to yank the arm. Kane reaches but HHH denies the tag to Taker. HHH brings Kane around, tag to HBK! Fans fire up again as HBK hits the ax handles. HBK wrenches Kane but Kane grabs him by the throat! Kane puts HBK in a corner but HBK gets out and chops back. Kane whips HBK but HBK gets him with a neckbreaker! HBK celebrates his first big move, but Kane sits up! HHH shouts to HBK, but Kane gets him. HBK gets free to chop and chop. He whips but Kane reverses, HBK sunset flips. Kane stays standing, and yanks HBK up. Kane scoops but HBK slips out. HBK shows the kick but Kane backs off. HBK teases that he was close. But now, Taker tags in!
Fans are even more thunderous than before as Taker and HBK meet in the ring again. And HBK stands his ground. Taker slashes the throat, so HBK says “SUCK IT!” HBK chops and chops and chops Taker, then runs, but into a boot! Taker looms over HBK, and drags him up. He wrenches the arm, and brings HBK around for shoulder collisions. Taker wrenches the arm again, and goes up to the top rope! Taker wants to go Old School but HHH interferes! Kane rocks HHH in return, and now it’s a brawl. Taker whips HBK corner to corner, and HBK ends up in the Tree of Woe! Kane still brawls with HHH, but then whips HHH into HBK! HHH tumbles out, Taker gets HBK with a two handed toss! Then Taker throws HBK out to join HHH.
The Brothers of Destruction wait for DX to return while fans continue to chant. DX gathers themselves, and rush the ring! But they run into double choke grips! DX fights out with punches and chops. HHH sends Kane out, HBK sends Taker out. But they land on their feet! And they drag DX out to throw into the barriers! Taker rocks HBK with right hands while fans duel. He puts HBK in the ring and brings him up. Taker wrenches the arm, climbs the corner, and goes Old School! HBK writhes from the shoulder pain. Fans still know “This is Awesome!” as Taker brings HBK up in another corner. Taker chokes HBK with one hand, but lets up at 4. Taker glares at the ref, but runs back in to get only buckles! HBK tags to HHH, and he goes after Taker with chops.
HHH whips but Taker reverses, but HHH kicks him. Taker doesn’t budge, he knocks HHH back down. Taker wrenches HHH’s arm and brings him over. Tag to Kane and the Brothers mug HHH in their corner. Kane drives an elbow into HHH, then brings him out for a scoop slam. Kane runs but misses the elbow drop! Both men are down but they get up. Kane throws a punch, HHH chops. Kane punches, HHH chops, and repeat. They brawl back and forth, HHH gets an edge. HHH runs, avoids a scoop, and hits a DDT! Both men are down, and HHH heads for his corner. Hot tag to HBK! HBK chops away on Kane, but Kane reverses the whip. They collide, but HBK kips up!
Kane sits up, too, but HBK gets the atomic drop and more chops. Another atomic drop, a shot for Taker, but HBK can’t lift Kane. Kane lifts HBK but HBK slips out. HHH helps out, DX double suplex Kane! HHH cues HBK as he climbs, HBK hits the elbow! And then HBK tunes up the band! Fans know what this means. Kane slowly stands, and blocks Sweet Chin Music to Choke Slam HBK! Both men are down, but Kane tags in Taker. HBK gets up but Taker is on him with big hands and elbows. Taker throws more hands in the corner, and a headbutt. He doesn’t let up, and whips HBK corner to corner. Snake Eyes! And the boot! Then a leg drop! Cover, TWO! HBK survives but Taker isn’t done with him.
Taker calls for his choke slam, but has to hit HHH first. HBK SWEET CHIN MUSIC!! Taker falls but HBK can’t cover. Everyone is down but the fans are still fired up. Taker flops back into the ring, and sits up! He goes to HBK, drags him up and throws him out. He follows, and clears off not one but both announce desks! Fans already anticipate something crazy as Taker puts HBK on one. Taker climbs up to bring HBK up, and scoops him. HHH saves HBK, but Kane comes over. HHH kicks Kane low and throws him to steel steps. Taker and HHH run with each other into barriers. HHH runs at Kane, but is caught, Choke Slam through a table!! Fans lose their minds over that monitor busting impact!
Taker returns and fetches HBK. He puts HBK on the apron, and keeps him there with a boot. Taker walks up the steps to return to the apron. Taker takes aim, and hits the guillotine leg drop! HBK slumps to the floor and Taker glares at HHH. Fans have not slowed in dueling chants. Taker puts HBK in the ring, covers, TWO!? HBK survives, but Taker tries again. TWO, so Taker grinds his fist into HBK’s face. Taker drags HBK around, tag to Kane. The Brothers stomp HBK, and Kane whips HBK to a corner. Kane rams his shoulder in, then stomps a mudhole into HBK. HBK is all alone with HHH still down in the rubble. Kane drags HBK up to give him a knee to the back. Kane drops knees, covers, TWO! Tag to Taker, and the Brothers mug HBK.
Taker punches HBK down, then brings him up for a suplex. Cover, TWO! Taker grinds his forearm into HBK but lets up at 3. Fans rally up but Taker throws hands on HBK. Taker drives in knees, too, then puts HBK in a chinlock. HBK endures as Taker tags in Kane. Kane kicks HBK in the chest, then punches him back down. Kane clubs HBK and covers, TWO. He puts HBK in the corner but HBK fights back! HBK knocks Taker away but walks into a sidewalk slam! Cover, TWO! HBK still has life, but Kane climbs the corner. HBK stops him, and Kane falls to the mat. Everyone is down, but HHH finally shows signs of life. HBK wills his way back up, but Taker drags him out! Taker scoops, but HBK sends him into a post.
HBK wills himself back up but Kane is there. Kane powers HBK to the corner, then hoists him up top. Kane climbs up to join HBK, but HBK fights back. HBK clubs away, knocking Kane’s mask off! HBK adjusts, but not to get in the ring. He aims at both Brothers, for a SUPER MOONSAULT!! HBK wipes them both out as he works to turn back time! Fans lose their minds over that one, but they know “You Still Got It!” HHH rises onto the apron, and now HBK wills himself back to the DX corner. HBK crawls but Kane gets up and pursues. Hot tag to HHH! HHH rallies on Kane with chops, then whips. Kane reverses but HHH gives him the knee to face. HHH keeps moving and hits his jumping knee. Taker comes in but gets the Spinebuster!
HHH fires up, Taker sits up, but HHH kicks. Taker back drops the Pedigree away, but HHH blocks the Choke Slam. Taker scoops but HHH slips out. HHH kicks, underhook, PEDIGREE! But Kane is there, so HHH takes time throwing him out. HHH turns back to Taker, but gets reeled into Hell’s Gate!! Taker chokes HHH with the brutal hold, but HBK returns. Kane intercepts, but HBK slips out, Sweet Chin Music! Kane falls on Taker and frees HHH! All four men are down and fans are again thunderous. Both Brothers sit up! Taker and Kane slowly stand, and they wait for DX. The Brothers scoop HHH & HBK, but HBK goes after Kane’s eyes. HHH kicks Taker’s leg, Sweet Chin Music again! Then one for Kane! Pedigree!! Cover, DX wins!!
Winners: Degeneration-X, HHH pinning
The first time these two teams meet, and DX wins! All four men gave it their all, but in the end, The Game & the Heartbreak Kid survived death together. DX celebrates their win, as well as HBK’s first match since retiring eight years ago. Will this just be the first of many victories for Shawn Michaels now that he’s back?
My Thoughts:
Skipping arguments of whether WWE should’ve done this event, the event itself was pretty good given that it focused on the action. Nakamura VS Rusev was pretty great for a last minute addition, and I almost thought Rusev was going to win the belt. However, Nakamura still wins because he found a new way to get that low blow. Hopefully something changes, as both Rusev and Nakamura are great talents that deserve a bit more from booking. Maybe after Survivor Series and on the way to TLC, there will be something major announced for the United States Championship. But assuming nothing changes, Nakamura will likely face the Intercontinental Champion at Survivor Series. Whether it’s Rollins or Ambrose is to be determined.
I shouldn’t have been surprised that The Bar wins, and with Big Show’s help. The New Day has had those tag title belts so often and for so long, it’s fine that another team has them. The Bar will move on to face the Raw Tag Team Championships, but obviously something in the Rollins-Ambrose story has to figure that out. I’m thinking that if Face VS Heel dynamic is thrown aside for Survivor Series, we can get The Authors of Pain VS The Bar for some really heavy hitting action. And maybe a funny moment of Drake Maverick distracting Big Show so that AoP can win. As for contenders, I’m not sure who there is for The Bar to defend their titles against other than The Usos, or SAnitY if SmackDown would figure out how to use them.
What was surprising today was that Ambrose didn’t show up to interfere with any of Rollins’ World Cup matches. But with Renee Young on commentary, perhaps Ambrose was here for her sake. I was surprised to see Rollins beat Lashley, but then lose to Ziggler. For that matter, it was really surprising to see Ziggler beat Angle, but the ending makes sense. Miz makes his way through a healthy Hardy and a battered Mysterio to be the SmackDown Finalist. Miz deserves an award for selling his jammed knee, but I did not expect Shane McMahon to take over. In kayfabe, it makes sense in some way, because Shane is his father’s son, and a McMahon will always go for the spotlight. I bet this leads to something for Survivor Series to actually give the traditional 5v5 stakes.
I was surprised neither WWE World or Universal Championships were the main event, but it made sense after it was all done. Styles retains and that’s great, but now I’m not sure who challenges him since Joe was beaten again. Maybe Bryan will get another shot since the controversy of Crown Jewel is past us. In kayfabe, I’m pissed Corbin screwed Strowman over, so I hope Strowman breaks him and Angle can get his job back to correct this. In reality, I’m pissed at Vince who can’t let anyone outside of The Beast or The Big Dog hold that belt. What does he have against Strowman who is big as a house, strong as Lesnar, and actually likes competing regardless of paycheck? Plus, Lesnar VS Styles again at Survivor Series? The hell is that?
The main event being the dream tag team match was actually a lot more fun than I expected. Granted, all these guys are very old, so the pacing was slower, but the match managed to be fun. As strong as the Brothers of Destruction looked, it made sense for DX to win given it was HBK’s first match back. This story can continue with HBK and Taker having their own #LastTimeEver, or HBK going on his dream match world tour against any number of today’s current superstars. Maybe fans will get HBK VS AJ Styles after all.
My Score: 8.5/10
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It’s pronounced, “Mill-e-wah-que.”
Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. And as AEW continues towards Dynasty, Rated FTR and the Death Riders prepare for their World Trios Championship match by pitting Dax Harwood against Wheeler Yuta!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Jay White VS Kevin Knight; White wins.
- “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith VS Top Flight; wins.
- Mercedes Mone VS ???
- Jamie Hayter VS Queen Aminata; wins.
- Dax Harwood VS Wheeler Yuta; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Toni Storm is here!
Milwaukee cheers as The Good Land is now TIMELESS! Toni goes right to the ring, puts her AEW Women’s World Championship belt right down on the mat, and has a mic to say, “Milwaukee, I love you.” The fans cheer that! Toni says please, enough of the banter! “Megan Bayne, get your oiled up, feathered ass out here right now!” No response, so Toni says fine. If Megan is too busy crushing watermelons and eating babies, then listen up! The spotlight drops on Toni as the fans chant her name. Toni says, “Last Wednesday, you were the better woman. I don’t know what happened, it all happened so fast. But before I knew it, I was flat on my back like you’d just bought me a steak dinner.
“I am embarrassed. I am hurt. And I’m ashamed. And the worst part is, you made it look so easy.” Toni rests on the mat beside her belt to say, “I went back to my hotel, and I turned off all the lights. And I laid there, going over the same scene in my head over and over and over again, wondering if this is what’s going to happen to me at Dynasty.” Fans say no, but Toni continues, “And then, when the sun came up, I was covered in sweat. Moreso than usual. But I got up, and I went into the bathroom and I took a piss. And then I stubbed my toe, then I whacked my head on the sink. And when I came to, I looked into the mirror, and I remembered exactly who I am!”
The fans cheer, and Toni rises up to say, “I am Timeless Toni Storm! And at Dynasty, I will be leaving with your tits in my purse!” Toni approaches the ropes for her close up, only to be CLOBBERED by Penelope Ford! The Superbad Girl grins, the fans boo, but Ford fires off hands on Toni! Ford whips, but Toni reverses to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ford ends up in a corner, Toni runs in, SWEET HIP MUSIC! The fans fire up as Toni stomps a mudhole into Ford! But then Megan CLOBBERS Toni! The fans boo as now the Megasus gets the drop on Toni! Megan fireman’s carries, FATE’S DESCENT on the belt!
The fans boo even more as Megan sits Toni up, tells her to “BOW! DOWN!” then throws Toni down again! Megan stands over Toni, and with just EIGHT DAYS left, is there no such thing as “timeless” in AEW?
The Death Riders speak.
Claudio Castagnoli starts with German, and he says that while Dax Harwood will be the first victim of the Death Riders, this Wednesday is when the Swiss Cyborg does something for himself. Claudio calls out Adam Copeland to go 1v1 for what Cope did to him! And if Copeland thinks that was ruthless, Claudio knows he is losing his edge and is just trying to cope with it! Claudio will beat Cope to a pulp, but leave just enough of him alive to limp to Dynasty so he can team up with his “two little groupies,” and fail at another chance of becoming champion here in AEW.
Moxley pats Claudio on the shoulder and says, “There are only three people I fear in this world: My mother, my sister, and my wife. Until I meat Marina Shafir. On the day that she just snaps, I know I don’t wanna be the one who pissed her off. Part of me thinks maybe me and you, Swerve, we should just grab some popcorn, sit and watch these ladies tear each other apart. But you talked a really, really big game on Wednesday, and now you gotta back it up. Right now, that’s the job. Poor, sweet Willow.” Marina speaks up and warns Willow in Romanian, then in English she dares Willow to keep smiling once Marina’s ripped out her liver and shoved it down her throat!
Moxley & Claudio look at each other, Moxley with wide eyes and Claudio with a big smile. They head out with Marina, will there be no solving this Problem?
Jay White VS Kevin Knight!
The Switchblade has put his name in the hat for the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, knowing full well Will Ospreay and Hangman Adam Page will be in it, too. But will White be rolling towards the Owen Hart Cup opening round? Or will The Jet take him on quite the flight?
The bell rings and the fans rally. White and Knight circle, and Milwaukee is strongly behind the Switchblade. The two tie up, White waistlocks but Knight drop toeholds. Knight floats to a facelock, floats to a cover, but White slips through to headlock. Knight rolls free and the two stand off. The fans cheer, White and Knight reset, and they knuckle lock. White rolls, wrenches, and wristlocks. Knight rolls, handsprings, and then wrenches to WRING White! White rolls through and the fans cheer. White shakes out the arm while Knight brushes himself off. They tie up again and are in a deadlock.
They go around, White headlocks, then hits the takeover. Knight headscissors, White shrugs that off, but Knight rolls to a cover. TWO, Knight headscissors again, but White kips free. Knight headlocks, White rolls free, then he hits a headlock takeover again! Knight headscissors, White kips free again, and now Knight headlocks. White powers up and out, they RAM shoulders, and White rebounds to run Knight over! But Knight springs right back up! The fans cheer, and now White fires forearms! White runs, Knight hurdles, but then White fakes Knight out! The fans cheer, Knight still arm-drags White around!
Knight ducks ‘n’ dodges White to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Not the smoothest but White is right up to CHOP back! White shakes out the stars, storms up on Knight and CHOPS again! And CHOPS in the corner! The fans fire up while Knight goes to a corner. White storms up, reels Knight in, then suplexes. Knight slips free to UPPERCUT, UPPERCUT, and UPPERCUT again! Knight whips, White grabs ropes, and then White TOSSES Knight to the apron! Knight bobs ‘n’ weaves, ROCKS White, then steps in. White grabs a leg, DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Both men are down and the fans rally up!
Knight stands, White CHOPS him to the corner! The fans fire up and White LARIATS! White brings Knight around, suplexes, BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but White stays calm while Collision goes picture in picture.
White looms over Knight, drags him up, and CHOPS! Knight flops out of the ring! White pursues, but Knight CHOPS! White CHOPS back! Knight CHOPS in return! White CHOPS, Knight CHOPS, and repeat! Knight fires CHOP after CHOP, then he puts White in the ring. White is on Knight with a CHOP! Knight sputters while White catches his breath, and then White covers, TWO! White covers again, TWO! White clamps onto Knight with a chinlock and grinds him down. Knight endures, fights up, and fires body shots. White CHOPS Knight again! Knight sputters and flounders to the corner but White is on him again.
White stands Knight up, CHOPS him, then whips corner to corner hard! Knight slumps down in the corner but White drags him to a cover, TWO! White drags Knight up, puts him in a corner then puts him up top. White CHOPS Knight, climbs up, but Knight fires body shots! Collision returns to single picture as White hops down. Knight throws hands, then adjusts position. But White CHOPS Knight down! Knight falls to the apron, tries to hold on, but then slumps down to the floor. Milwaukee is fired up again as White storms out after Knight. White puts Knight in the ring, covers, TWO! White keeps Knight down with a REAR BEARHUG!
The fans rally as Knight fights up and fires body shots. White CHOPS again! Knight drops to a knee, but he shakes his head. Knight stands, but White CHOPS again! Knight again drops to his knees, the fans fire up, and Knight rises! Knight ducks a chop to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP! Knight ROCKS White, whips him, but White reverses to CHOP! White runs, but into a DROPKICK! Both men are down and the fans fire back up! White and Knight stir, and Knight roars as he rises up! Knight ROCKS White, counter punches, then fires a flurry! White knees low, whips Knight to the corner, but Knight comes back to CLOBBER White!
Knight LARIATS White, whips him, but White reverses. Knight goes up and over, then scoops to SLAM! The fans fire up and Knight UFO SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! White survives and Knight is a bit surprised, but he fireman’s carries. White fights free to CHOP! White whips, Knight leaps over the lariat, then SUPERKICKS! White ends up in a corner, Knight runs in, but White puts him on the apron! Knight ROCKS White first, then springboards, but into the clinch! URE- NO, Knight arm-drags White into a takedown and cover, TWO!! White escapes and Knight is shocked! White clinches, BLADE- NO, Knight slips around and shoves White to a corner!
Knight runs in, White ELBOWS him, then goes up! UPPER ROOM!! Knight throws White down and gets moving, but White ducks a lariat! COMPLETE SHOT, then the waistlock! Deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up and White drags Knight up. White clinches for the URENAGE! White says time to end it! Clinch and BLADERUNNER!! Cover, White wins!
Winner: Jay White, by pinfall
Knight pushed White in this one, but he still had to Breathe with the Switchblade! White grabs a mic to say, “Let’s hear it for Kevin Knight!” The fans cheer, and White says, “Just like myself, Kevin went through the NJPW Dojo. And although this year, it won’t be yours in the Owen, there’s always next year. Because I’m pretty sure we’re going to see a lot more of Kevin Knight in AEW.” The fans cheer that! White says that was Knight’s cue to leave but guess Milwaukee thought otherwise. White says, “See you around.” They shake hands, and Knight takes off. When and where will The Jet fly back to AEW?
White says the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament will have the best of the best. And just like White does every time, he will show us that he is the MOST elite! Because he needs to win the Owen Hart Cup, because he needs to go on to All In: Texas, because he needs his shot at the AEW World Championship! The fans cheer that, and White says because he is the Last Rock ‘n’ Rolla, the man who singlehandedly sold out Madison Square Garden, King Switch! The Catalyst of Professional Wrestling! This is STILL his era! And at All In, White will show us it is STILL the Switchblade Era! White has issued his mission statement, but will it be mission accomplished by July?
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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4 Corners Podcast: March Madness Bracket Breakdown
This week on 4 Corners Podcast we break down the Men's NCAA tournament bracket. Which of the top seeds will...
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The guys discuss Canada's big win in the Four Nations Faceoff and take a look at some early Spring Training...
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The Front and Center Sports Podcast – NFL Conference Championships and Jimmy Butler
The Chairshot presents a new episode of The Front and Center Sports Podcast, with an NFL Conference Championship preview, and...
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This week the NERDS discuss Episode 4 of Daredevil Born Again and Villain Madness continues with the first round of...
Mitchell’s Hyrule Puro-Resu News Report! (3/23/25)
Countdown to the Anniversary!
Attitude Of Aggression #304- Game Gone Wrong?- Part 1: When the Game was Great!
In Part 1, before getting to Season 8, the guys look back at the greatest moments from the first 7...
Mitchell’s Hyrule Puro-Resu Results & Report! (3/21/25)
One step away from glory!
Bandwagon Nerds #280: The Rich And Powerful
This week the NERDS discuss the Season 3 finale of Invincible, episode 3 of Daredevil Born Again and the continuation...
Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (3/29/25)
AEW's back in the Good Land!
Mindless Wrestling Podcast: Mania News, Notes & Nuggets
Tune into another episode of The Mindless Wrestling podcast as the boys are firmly on the Road to WrestleMania!
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/28/25)
SmackDown in the UK!
DWI Podcast #469: Superplex Sunday
Will John Cena win the WWE Title and retire at Wrestlemania?
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Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won't...
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Evolve enters the Fourth Dimension!
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Andrew Balaz, Rey Cash and PC Tunney invite you to come along on a trip inside the minds of Los...
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (3/26/25)
ThunderStorm is TIMELESS!
Greg DeMarco Show: No Stipulation Needed
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns? Are you buying this as a WWE WrestleMania 41 match? Does it...
