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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (11/7/18)

Published

5 years ago

November 8, 2018

With just weeks before his NXT Championship match at TakeOver: WarGames II, can Velveteen Dream stay strong in a match with LARS SULLIVAN?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Heavy Machinery VS The Forgotten Sons; Heavy Machinery wins.
Dakota Kai VS Taynara Conti; Kai wins.
Velveteen Dream VS Lars Sullivan; wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Heavy Machinery VS The Forgotten Sons!

Just because the NXT Tag Team Championships aren’t on the line at TakeOver: WarGames II doesn’t mean the race to the top ends. Tucker Knight & Otis Dozovic want another shot, as their first try a year ago against the Authors of Pain didn’t go their way. However, so does Wesley Black, who was champion alongside current Cruiserweight Champion, Buddy Murphy. Steve Cutler just wants his first taste, so he and Blake will #DoUntoOthers what they have to in order to win! Will they overcome the power of #SteaksAndWeights? Or are Tucky & Dozer comiiiin’ for gold?

The teams sort out, and Cutler starts against Knight. The two circle and tie up. Knight powers Cutler back but Cutler turns it around. Cutler shoves Knight but Knight barrels him over! Knight throws Cutler around to Dozer’s delight, but they get to ropes. Cutler elbows out of the break, but Knight gets him again. Cutler gets an arm and Blake tags in. Blake takes the arm and yanks it, then tags to Cutler. Cutler headbutts the arm, then tags back to Blake. Blake hops up for a flying knee! Knight tries to whip Blake off but Blake holds on tight. Blake grinds his forearm into the shoulder as he wrenches Knight’s arm. Fans rally and Knight fights back. Cutler tags in and the Sons double whip. Knight dodges to then double crossbody!

Tag to Dozer, and both Heavy Machinery men scoop up a Son. They sandwich Cutler and Blake together before throwing them down! Dozer gives Cutler an extra spin, then dumps him on Blake. Dozer runs in for a big corner splash, then he pumps it up. Fans know what’s coming here, and fire up with him. Dozer hits the caterpillar and elbow drop! Cutler flounders as Dozer fires up more. Dozer carries Cutler but Blake saves him. Dozer hits Blake but Cutler drops Dozer with a complete shot! Tag to Blake and he stomps away on Dozer. Blake drops an elbow then a springboard knee! Cover, TWO! Dozer gets up but Blake is on him. Dozer hits back and shoves Blake away. Blake runs and manages to clobber Dozer off his feet!

Blake drags Dozer over, tags in Cutler, and then he holds Dozer down for Cutler to stomp away. Cutler tweaks Dozer’s arm then covers, TWO! Cutler puts Dozer on the ropes to choke him. The ref counts and Cutler backs off at 3. Cutler comes back and tags Blake. He drags Dozer down on the apron, and Blake drops a leg on the left arm! Blake covers, TWO! But into an armbar on that bad arm! Dozer resists and rolls, but Blake holds on. Blake shifts it to a triangle, and Dozer can’t deadlift. Knight coaches Dozer on and he gets a second wind, to deadlift Blake for a bomb! Both men are down, but Blake tags in Cutler. Cutler goes after Knight but misses, so he gives Dozer a DDT! But Dozer uses that momentum to get a tag to Tucker!

Knight rallies on Cutler, big bicycle boot! Blake comes in but gets a hip toss, then a clothesline that sends him out. Cutler collides with Knight and Knight puts him in a corner for body shots! Knight stomps a mudhole into Cutler, then fires up. Knight runs back in for a corner splash, then keeps moving, but Cutler baits him tot he apron. Cutler staggers but Knight is up, top rope senton! Cover, TWO!! Knight crawls after Cutler and whips. Cutler holds on and Blake tags in. Cutler backstabs Knight and holds him over his ropes, for Blake’s elbow drop! Blake covers with a jackknife, TWO!! Knight survives but Blake is still on him. Blake gets him on the top rope, then tags Cutler back in.

The Sons coordinate as Cutler climbs to join Knight and Blake takes another corner. SUPERPLEX, to SPLASH! Cover, but Dozer breaks it outta nowhere! Fans fire up but in comse Blake. Dozer throws him back out, but then Cutler throws Dozer out. Cutler turns around to go after Knight, but gets a small package! TWO, Knight backslides, TWO! Cutler swings but Knight ducks. Knight swings but Cutler ducks, only to get clobbered from the other side! Knight fires up and tags in Dozer. Heavy Machinery coordinate, but Blake dumps Knight out! Cutler hits Dozer with a backstabber, then tags Blake. Blake brings Dozer around as Cutler climbs, but Knight pops up to shove him down! Cutler falls on Jaxson Ryker! Dozer shoves Blake, pop-up powerslam!! Cover, Heavy Machinery wins!!

Winners: Heavy Machinery, Otis Dozovic by pinfall

A massive victory for the literally bigger team! Can they continue to steamroll their way up the rankings and challenge the champions in the near future?

NXT Media catches up with Candice LeRae.

Reporters ask Mrs. Wrestling about Johnny Wrestling, and how he hasn’t reappeared since revealing he attacked Aleister Black months ago. Her response is that she’s not here to be exploited. Everything going on with Mr. & Mrs. Wrestling is personal, and Candice has her own questions. For Nikki Cross. Has Nikki answered those questions? No, she just laughed and walked away. What Candice is here for is to ask William Regal for a match with Nikki so they can settle this. Nikki will have no choice but to face Candice, and Candice promises Nikki won’t be laughing afterward. Will Regal grant Candice the match she wants?

Backstage interview with Shayna Baszler and the Horsewomen.

The Queen of Spades doesn’t have all day, so Cathy Kelly asks what Baszler thinks about Kairi Sane using her rematch clause. “How many times am I gonna have to beat down Kairi Sane before you people start to understand how insignificant she is?” The real headline here is that Shayne’s the first-ever two-time NXT Women’s Champion. William Regal walks in, and both Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir are ready to fight. Shayna calms them down, and Regal says there is something “insignificant” happening. As Cathy brought up, Kairi Sane has a rematch clause, and is using it. It’s only the right thing to do to have it happen at TakeOver: WarGames II.

But considering the two superstars’ “storied past”, it will be Best 2 Out of 3 Falls. Shayna shoos Cathy Kelly while Jessamyn and Marina assure Shayna she can still win. Will Shayna be able to defeat Kairi not just once but twice in the same night? Or will the Pirate Princess take back her booty?

Dakota Kai VS Taynara Conti!

The Captain of Team Kick is back from the UK, and is invigorated after watching WWE Evolution. Meanwhile, the One True Blackbelt Judoka of NXT doesn’t care about all that excitement, she just wants to prove she’s the best. Who will make major moves in the Women’s Division of NXT USA?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up and Taynara gets the headlock. She grinds Dakota’s head then gets the headlock takeover, but Dakota rolls through to get a wristlock! Taynara gets up and pulls Dakota’s hair to throw her down. She shouts “Are you crazy?!” at Dakota, then kicks, but Dakota catches it from behind! Dakota stands up and Taynara wants her to forgive her. Taynara swings a punch but Dakota uses that to arm-drag Taynara. Things speed up and Dakota dropkicks Taynara down! Cover, ONE, but Dakota keeps on her with a whip. Taynara reverses but Dakota goes up and over. Taynara follows Dakota to the other corner, but Dakota goes up and over again to roll Taynara up! TWO, but Dakota has the arm.

Taynara grits her teeth as she endures. She spins around and throws Dakota at a corner. Dakota goes up again but gets caught with a knee! Taynara kicks away on Dakota now, all the way to another corner. Taynara drags Dakota out, and kicks the arm! That’s the bad arm from when Shayna stomped it months ago. Taynara covers, ONE, but Taynara keeps her cool. Taynara toys with Dakota now, but fans rally up. Dakota stands, Taynara whips her at a corner, then gets her with a judo throw on the rebound. Taynara brings Dakota up by her arms, then whips her in again. She throws Dakota again, then rolls to boot Dakota in the face! Cover, TWO! She tries again, ONE! Taynara is furious, but she goes after Dakota’s bad arm.

Fans rally as Dakota endures the top keylock. Taynara thrashes Dakota around, but Dakota refuses to give in. Fans continue to rally and Dakota fights her way up. Taynara throws her to a corner, then throws in forearms. She wraps the arm around the rope and pulls. Dakota kicks Taynara away, then dodges. Taynara hits buckles, then turns around into Dakota’s scorpion kick! Taynara flounders while Dakota clutches her bad arm. Dakota gets up and roundhouses Taynara off her feet, then roundhouses again. She bicycle boots Taynara to a corner, then goes side to side for the wash! But Dakota isn’t done yet, she goes Around the World! Dakota dumps Taynara out, for the sunset back stabber! AKA the Kai-ropractor! Cover, Dakota wins!

Winner: Dakota Kai, by pinfall

The Captain conquers Conti, and keeps going strong in NXT prime! Can Dakota find a way to kick it up a notch and be a champion in two Women’s Divisions?

Backstage interview with Mia Yim.

The Blasian Baddie may not have won the Mae Young Classic, but she earned a spot on NXT! How has it been at Full Sail so far? “It’s literally living the dream!” She trains at the Performance Center and works alongside the best of the best both in and out of a ring. However, Bianca Belair walks in to give Mia a blatant shoulder bump. Is there a problem? Bianca asks why. Why is Mia being interviewed when Bianca has been here two years working her butt off? Does Mia think she’s just gonna walk in her and be handed opportunities? No. Talk about how Bianca is Un. De. Fea. Ted. And still hasn’t gotten a title shot! So Mia can go back to wherever she came from.

Mia doesn’t get Bianca hating on her out of nowhere, but she does know the EST hasn’t beaten the HBIC: the Head Baddie In Charge. Bianca laughs at that catchphrase, but will she be laughing when these two meet in the ring?

NXT shares exclusive backstage footage after Matt Riddle’s successful debut.

Fellow first-year NXT star Keith Lee talked with him about his debut win. How does it feel? Bro, how do you think it feels? But then they come across Kassius Ohno. The Knockout Artist sarcastically greets “Regal’s shiny new toys” and sarcastically welcomes them to NXT. Great to see them here. Ohno likes shiny new toys. “They’re real fun to break.” Lee and Riddle don’t understand the attitude, but Ohno aside, both Lee and Riddle are enjoying their time in NXT. Who else will #BroLee make #BaskinTheirGlory?

WarGames returns again!

The Undisputed Era were very reluctant to be part of such a historic match’s return. At that time, they were only a three-man unit, and were up against SAnitY and the makeshift trio of The Authors of Pain, and Roderick Strong. Ironic in retrospect, the most barbaric match had all four members of Undisputed Era as we know now. “There are no winners in war, there are only losers and the Undisputed.” The Undisputed Era has done nothing but run wild and get away with it. They survived WarGames, and then grabbed up gold since then. Strong would betray Pete Dunne to join his new team, and they have relished in their success. But it was only a matter of time before they got in over their heads.

The war came to NXT the moment Hanson & Rowe appeared! The War Raiders dominated the Undisputed Era and every other team since. Ricochet took the North American Championship from Cole, and Pete Dunne has come back for revenge. “This time, there’s no numbers game.” The Undisputed Era is at 100%, but that doesn’t scare their opponents one bit. History repeats itself, “here we go again.” There’s nowhere to run, there’s nowhere to hide, “it’s steel and it’s pain.” Will the Undisputed Era finally be humbled? Or will they once again #ShockTheSystem?

Johnny Gargano sends a video message.

“Why, Johnny, Why?” That’s the question everyone’s been asking. Johnny’s always been very open and honest. The fans ask, he will tell. Aleister Black talked of a path he is on. Gargano’s on a path, too. Does this area look familiar? This was the path the night the attack happened. That same path leads Gargano to Tommaso Ciampa. That same path leads Gargano to righting a wrong and fulfilling a promise as the one to beat Ciampa for the NXT Championship. Aleister was just in the way. Collateral damage. Nothing personal. Gargano thought Aleister would appreciate that, seeing as how Aleister walked around like he owns the place. Just handing out Black Mass kicks, no one bats an eye.

But talking about no man is every truly good or evil, Aleister is confused. Gargano knows who he is, he’s the hero of this story. Gargano does one little thing that people considered evil, and everyone flips out! Don’t worry, Gargano is still the same Gargano he’s always been. He still fights for what’s right. But he’s learned that sometimes you gotta fight dirty. That’s why he did what he did. Aleister wants to kick Gargano’s face off now, and that’s fine. Gargano might even deserve that. But after everything he’s been through, he’s not afraid. Gargano lives in a dark place, he’s not afraid of the dark anymore. “Actually, I’m kinda starting to like it.”

Gargano makes sure everyone gets a good look at the same spot he left Aleister down. At WarGames, Gargano leaves Aleister down again. Will Johnny Wrestling go past a point of no return? Or is the end drawing near?

William Regal has a major WarGames announcement!

Next week will pit two members from the WarGames match, and the winner of that match gains the advantage for their team come that match itself. Who will step up for the Undisputed Era and the #OneAndOnlyBruiserRaiders?

Velveteen Dream VS Lars Sullivan!

The Patrick Clark Experience was granted a title match with the NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa, at WarGames II. However, this only angered The Leviathan, and now he wants to keep Dream from ever making it to Los Angeles. Will Dream survive the Mile High Monster? Or will he suffer a Freak Accident?

The bell rings and Dream goes right at Lars! He has Lars in a corner and throws hands, but Lars powers Dream to the opposite corner! Lars rams his shoulder in, then tosses Dream out of the atomic drop! Dream writhes while Lars looms over him. Lars picks Dream up for a powerbomb lift but Dream fights out. Dream throws forearms but Lars shoves him back. Lars runs into a boot, Dream runs to blast Lars out of the ring! Fans fire up and Dream slingshots out! He takes Lars down but he rains lefts and rights down. Lars gets up but Dream shoves him into steel steps! Dream bangs Lars’ head off the steels, then gets in the ring at 6. Dream wants the ref to stop counting, which surprises the ref. Lars gets up and drags Dream out! Lars clamps a hand on, but Dream rakes the eyes!

The ref reprimands Dream, but Lars lifts Dream to toss him at the apron! Dream writhes again as the count rises. Lars puts Dream in at 7, then runs in at the corner for a big splash! Lars clubs Dream in the chest and Dream slumps onto the ropes. Fans rally up for Dream but Lars drags him up and back into the corner. Lars knees low, then tosses Dream across the ring! Dream writhes while Lars roars. Lars drags Dream up and hooks the face, to then bounce Dream’s face off the mat. Lars drags Dream up to clobber him back down! Then he clamps a hand on Dream’s shoulder, and squeezes tight. Dream endures the nerve hold as fans rally up. Dream fights his way up, but Lars shoves him again.

Lars wants a back drop but Dream sunset flips through. Lars stays standing, to pick Dream right up! And he flips Dream with a clubbing forearm! Cover, TWO! Dream barely survives, but Lars won’t let up. Lars drags Dream around into a half camel clutch. Dream endures being bent back as fans rally up again. Dream gets up, but Lars whips him to a corner, sending him tumbling out! Lars laughs as Dream hits the ground. Lars declares himself the winner already as the count climbs. Dream gets up at 6, and in at 7. Lars is right on him with a boot across the back. Lars lets up at 4, and he stalks Dream as Dream rolls around. The clamp is back on the nerve hold, but fans rally again for Dream. Dream looks to fade, but he won’t give up.

Fans still chant for Dream, and he gets a second wind! Dream is up, and jawbreakers Lars back! Lars runs in, blocks the boot but not the haymakers. Dream gives a big uppercut, but Lars shoves him. Dream boots Lars, then boots him again. He keeps moving, and turns Lars’ flapjack into a dropkick! Lars is down and Dream heads up top! Dream aims, missile dropkick! Cover, TWO! And still with power! Dream gets up and goes after Lars for a fireman’s carry. Somehow Dream gets Lars up, but he can’t keep him there. Lars gets Dream up, pop-up Oklahoma slam! Cover, TWO!! Dream still lives! Lars is furious, and he hurries up top. Dream SUPERKICKS Lars! Then he climbs up to join Lars, but Lars fights him off. Lars shoves Dream down, adjusts, and leaps! The headbutt belly flops! Both men are down but fans fire up.

Dream stands first but Lars follows. Lars runs in but gets post! Dream gets the fireman’s carry, Dream Valley Driver!! Dream hurries up top as fans are thunderous. But here comes Ciampa! So Dream leaps onto him! But then Dream gets in to get a FREAK ACCIDENT! Cover, Lars wins!

Winner: Lars Sullivan, by pinfall

The Psycho Killer made sure his challenger lost before facing him at WarGames II. However, the Leviathan may actually have a case for his shot at the title. Will this be Lars’ way back in?

As for Dream, Ciampa enters the ring with an evil grin. Ciampa attacks Dream to add insult to injury! “I’m the champ! You don’t share my spotlight! You don’t share my main event!” Ciampa keeps hitting Dream, but Dream actually gets a shot in! Ciampa makes him pay for it with stomps and a rain of rights. Fans are on Dream’s side, but Ciampa puts the belt in place. Ciampa double underhooks, but Dream slips out to SUPERKICK! And Sidewinder DDT on the belt! Ciampa’s evil scheme backfired and now Dream has him down! Dream hurries up top as Ciampa writhes. The referees stop him from leaping, there will be no Purple Rain tonight.

Fans boo and jeer the refs, saying “Let Them Fight!” Dream blasts pasts the officials, and hits the Purple Rain Maker!! And holds up the belt! Is this a vision of the future? Or will the Experience experience disappointment at the hands of the Blackheart?

My Thoughts:

A great NXT tonight and it’s not even the go-home for TakeOver yet. You know NXT is better than Raw when their mid-card tag teams are putting on better matches than the Raw Tag Team Championship match. While Seth Rollins looked great even in a loss to the Authors of Pain, both Heavy Machinery and The Forgotten Sons looked great to make this match great. Also, great to hear we are getting Shayna VS Kairi 5, in 2 outta 3 Falls, that could steal the show on a card with WarGames on it. Given that it’ll be best two outta three, either woman could win, but it’d be pretty great if Kairi won to keep this feud going. Especially since I’m hoping that Meiko Satomura stays around long enough for Six Woman Tag: Joshi Strong Style VS The Horsewomen.

Dakota VS Taynara was great, both women came out strong, and I’m really surprised Dakota won. I’d assume WWE/HHH is high on Dakota if she’s in both NXT US and NXT UK, and it really would be quite the accomplishment if she were to become the first dual champion in NXT history. The only reason that might not happen for awhile is because of strong stars like Shayna and Kairi in US and Toni Storm in UK. Bianca VS Mia Yim next week probably goes Bianca’s way, but I bet she’ll have to use sneakier tactics to keep her Un-De-Fea-Ted streak alive, just to give this story something special for it to continue.

Gargano’s promo was perfect for his character development. He’s not just NXT’s Venom but NXT’s Joker now with that partial reference to Joker’s most meme’d line. I now imagine Aleister as Batman, and Candice as Harley Quinn. Dream’s shout out to the late Hugh Hefner in his entrance gear was great. Ciampa screwing Dream over made sense, but it was also great that Dream stood tall. Their match really could go either way, but how amazing would it be if Dream benefits from the entire story of Gargano’s turn? I think fans would definitely pop huge for Dream being NXT Champion after all the hard work Patrick Clark has put in.

My Score: 8.6/10

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

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

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

Published

9 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Andrew Balaz

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

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

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

Ratings:

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

Results:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner

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

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

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

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

Like a Torpedo, Something is there…

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

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

"Can you please get fired?"

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Overall Score: 6.25/10

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

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

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

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

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

The Queen is chasing the crown!

Published

12 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Will the One and Only become the #1 contender?

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

The Infantry VS The Outrunners!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: The Infantry, by pinfall

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

Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker speak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JD Drake speaks.

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

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

The Iron Savages speak.

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

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

Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz!

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

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

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

Winner: Aaron Solo, by pinfall

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

Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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