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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (11/14/18)

Published

5 years ago

November 14, 2018

Steven Mitchell

Another double dose of NXT UK, and The Game, Triple H, has an announcement! What will the COO and the UK GM have to say about the future of the UK Brand?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Episode 7 – Sid Scala VS Jordan Devlin; Devlin wins.
Episode 7 – Amir Jordan & Kenny Williams VS Saxon Huxley & Joseph Conners; Huxley & Conners win.
Episode 7 – Tyler Bate VS James Drake; Bate wins.
Episode 7 – Ashton Smith VS Wolfgang w/ The Coffey Brothers; Wolfgang wins.
Episode 8 – NXT UK Women’s Championship Tournament: Dakota Kai VS Nina Samuels; Kai wins and advances to the semifinals.
Episode 8 – Tyson T-Bone VS Jake Constantinou; T-Bone wins.
Episode 8 – Dave Mastiff VS Dan Moloney; Mastiff wins.
Episode 8 – NXT UK Women’s Championship Tournament: Jinny VS Millie McKenzie; Jinny wins and advances to the semifinals.
Episode 8 – Trent Seven VS Zack Gibson; Gibson wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

NXT UK, Episode 7

The NXT Women’s Division waits on stage.

Stars from Dakota Kai to Rhea Ripley to Toni Storm to the fashionably late Jinny stand in attendance. Because Triple H is here! The Game walks out to join the eight women of NXT UK on stage, and introduces the General Manager, Johnny Saint! Fans fire up for both COO and GM, as HHH says “these eight women are ready to make history.” They will compete in a tournament to crown our very first NXT UK Women’s Champion! Johnny Saint does the honor of revealing the belt. And there it is, with crisp white behind the intricately detailed face plate. All eight women are ready. Birmingham is ready! Who will be the inaugural champion of NXT UK’s Women’s Division?

Sid Scala VS Jordan Devlin!

From big Dave Mastiff to towering Eddie Dennis, little Sid hasn’t had much luck since joining NXT UK. And while Jordan Devlin isn’t a mountain of a man, he’s still skilled and dangerous. Does Sid stand a chance? Or will he fall to the man with the Irish Nation on his back?

The bell rings, both men are focused. They tie up, and Devlin pushes Sid to a corner. Devlin digs his forearm into Sid’s face but backs off at 3 to say “You’re not in my league, you’re not on my level, and you don’t belong here!” But fans rally for Sid, and Sid fires off on Devlin! Devlin hits Sid back, then gets him in a urenage to standing moonsault! Devlins talks Sid as fans say “You Still Suck!” But Devlin hits Sid and whips him corner to corner hard. Then Devlin digs his boot into Sid. He wants the trash out of the ring, but he stomps.

Fans taunt Devlin that he’s no Finn Balor, but Devlin takes his frustration out on Sid with an armbar suplex. Devlin then traps the arm between his legs and twists! Sid clutches his arm, but Devlin is still on him with European Uppercuts. Fans rally up but Devlin puts Sid in a corner. Sid boots back, then puts Devlin on the apron. Devlin blocks, shoulders in, slingshot cutter! Cover, TWO! Sid survives and that frustrates Devlin. Devlin drags Sid up into a fireman’s carry, but Sid sunset flips! Cover, TWO! Devlin kicks but SId blocks it to fire off haymakesr! Sid roars, fakes Devlin out and gets a jumping neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Sid is close and fans cheer him on. Sid gets to a corner, climbs up top, and leaps at Devlin, only to get Devlin’s dropkick! Devlin drags Sid up, fireman’s carry, pop-up driver! Cover, Devlin wins!

Winner: Jordan Devlin, by pinfall

The Irish Ace continues his win streak while Sid continues on a losing streak. Will Sid ever make it out of the starting gate?

In-ring interview with Devlin.

Fans boo and jeer as Devlin is complimented on his newest win. The question is: “Have we seen the real Jordan Devlin?” Don’t make him laugh. The last thing Devlin is concerned with is the fans knowing who he is. Devlin knows who he is: the Irish Ace! Fans taunt him with “Who are ya?” Devlin tells Radsy to use that microphone and ask everyone else who THEY think they are! Because all Devlin sees is posers. The best one, the man in a mask and cape claiming to be a luchadoar when he’s from Leeds! Devlin knows who Devlin is, but who does Ligero think he is? The Irish Ace calls out the Leeds Luchador, when and where will these two clash?

NXT UK, meet Tyson T-Bone.

The King of the Travelers, this gritty gypsy has gone all over the UK and beat up everyone he’s faced. He wants to prove to himself and to the UK Universe that he’s the biggest, strongest and meanest competitor. He makes his debut next week, will the King of the Travelers become a king of NXT?

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Amir Jordan & Kenny Williams VS Saxon Huxley & Joseph Conners!

When the challenge was put out by Mustache Mountain to form the best possible NXT UK Tag Team Division, many heeded the call. Can the Bhangra Bad Boy and the Luckyan make a better team than the Muscle Cat and the Righteous Killer?

The teams sort out, and we start with Huxley and Amir. Fans chant “Tarzan Jesus!” as Huxely ties up with Amir. Huxely brings Amir to the mat with a double wristlock cover, but Amir gets shoulders up. Amir kips up but gets a knee. Huxley whips but Amir handsprings through to show off his Bhangra dance moves. Huxley swings on him but Amir ducks and runs to run Huxley over with a crossbody! Amir handsprings again, then hip tosses Huxley. Cover, ONE, so Amir tags Williams. Williams headbutts the arm, wrenches the wrist, and brings Huxley to the mat. Leg drop on the arm, float over to cover, TWO! Amir tags in and elbows Huxley’s arm.

Amir wrenches but Huxley backs him up to ropes. Huxley backs off but Conners smacks Amir to distract him, and Huxley pounces from behind. The ref reprimands Conners as Huxley gut wrench slams Amir. Cover, TWO! Tag to Conners, and he goes after Amir. He has him on the outside and laces him through a corner to bend him against the cross bars! The ref counts and Conners backs off at 4, but then drags Amir in. Amir hits back but Conners shoves him and gets him with a back elbow, then a spinning clothesline to another clothesline! Cover, TWO! Conners keeps his cool as he drags Amir up by an ear.

Tag to Huxley and they mug Amir. Huxley has a fireman’s carry and tosses Amir to the mat. Huxley kicks Amir while he’s down, and Amir gets to a corner. Amir counter punches and ax handles Huxley, then hops up for a leaping lariat! Both men are down and fans fire up as they crawl for their corners. Conners leaps in to hit Williams just because he can! Huxley drags Amir up but Amir breaks free and enziguris! Hot tag to Williams! Williams hits Conners back then slips out of Huxley’s scoop. He baits Huxley in to dump him out, then triangle jump back elbow!

Williams wrecks Conners with a dropkick, skins the cat and DIVES on the Muscle Cat! Williams puts Huxley in then climbs up top. He leaps over Huxley, rolls through but his tilt-o-whirl is derailed. Huxley tags in Conners, Conners runs in, sunset flip into buckles! Conners hits Amir for good measure, then drags Williams up for the Don’t Look Down! Cover, Conners & Huxley win!

Winners: Joseph Conners & Saxon Huxley, Conners pinning

The gritty Conners and the towering Huxley worked as a team here, but will they stick together long enough to take on Mustache Mountain?

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We have our NXT UK Women’s Championship Tournament Bracket!

To begin this historic tournament, it will be:

Dakota Kai VS Nina Samuels!
Rhea Ripley VS Xia Brookside!
Jinny VS Millie McKenzie!
and Toni Storm VS Isla Dawn!

Who will make it out of the first round and into the semifinals? Who will make it all the way to become WWE’s inaugural NXT UK Women’s Champion?

NXT UK Media catches up with Trent Seven.

The Man from Mustache Mountain shares his thoughts on Zack Gibson. Gibson’s debut in the Royal Albert Hall, three matches in one day, that’s a great feat. But on the next night, he lost to The Bruiserweight. Gibson’s confidence has taken a knock so now he lashes out on the rest of British Strong Style. Seven is pretty sure 1v1 on the mic or in the ring, Gibson won’t get it done against him, either. Is that an official challenge? Well he is a wrestler, so “let’s have a go.” Liverpool’s Number One takes Seven on in the next episode, who will get the better of the other?

Tyler Bate VS James Drake!

The inaugural United Kingdom Champion wants to be one of the inaugural United Kingdom Tag Team Champions, but that doesn’t mean he won’t take a singles match here and there. Meanwhile, Mr. Mayhem wants to show everyone he’s worthy of challenging the current UK Champion, Pete Dunne, but can he do it against the original?

The bell rings and fans sing for Bate. Bate and Drake circle as fans start chanting “Big Strong Boy!” They tie up, and Bate gets the wristlock. Drake rolls but Bate brings him down. Bate wrenches the wrist more, but Drake gets up and spins around. He breaks free to snapmare Bate to a headlock but Bate quickly gets out to get the wrist back! Bate wrenches and Drake drops to a knee. Drake gets up and pulls at the mustache. The ref counts and Drake lets go at 3, only to headbutt Bate low. Drake wrenches Bate’s arm and brings him down to a chinbar. Drake hits the arm then wrenches it again. Bate rolls, spins and handsprings to dropkick Drake down! Bate then handsprings up and checks his mustache.

Fans sing as Drake gets Bate with a waistlock. Bate drops down to slide under, then he waistlocks Drake. Drake elbows out then brings Bate over to suplex him out. Bate lands on the apron, and feints with Bop to hit with BANG! Drake goes down and Bate heads up top. Drake intercepts with a big forearm! Bate hits the floor, but Drake doesn’t leave him alone. Drake bumps Bate off the apron then puts him in. Drake rams his knee in and wraps on a chinlock. Fans rally up and Bate fights back. Drake knees low and snapmares Bate, to then stomp Bate right on the chin. Fans boo but Drake grins as he stalks Bate, Drake stomps Bate more, then forearms him to a corner. Drake goes after the chin but Bate has ropes, so he lets off. But then Drake comes back to stomp and choke Bate.

Fans taunt Drake, Bate chops him! Bate gives a EuroUpper, then another. He gives more, then whips, but Drake reverses and dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Drake keeps on Bate with a chinlock, and he puts his weight on Bate. Fans rally and Bate gets up, but Drake wrangles him back down. Bate feeds off the fans’ energy, and he gets up with Drake like a backpack. Bate backs Drake into buckles, but Drake holds on. Fans rally for the “Big Strong Boy!” and Bate bumps him again. Bate is free, but Drake comes back for another chinlock! Bate pries his way free to arm-drag Drake and get a huricanrana! Both men are down but fans fire up with another song for Bate. Both men stand, and Bate rallies with forearms and elbows.

Bate whips but Drake reverses. Drake runs but into the boot and knee! Bate up, flying elbow! Fans fire up with Bate as he runs corner to corner, EuroUpper in the corner! But Drake follows to splash! Only to be caught and thrown! Bate kips up and hits a standing shooting star! Cover, TWO! Bate keeps his cool, and brings Drake up. Drake resists the back suplex, then fights out. Drake whips but Bate reverses, so Drake tumbles to the apron. Bate sees Drake, but fakes him out with the rebound, to then DIVE the second time! Bate puts Drake in, and gets the saido suplex! Cover, TWO!! Drake survives but Bate still has fans on his side. Bate brings Drake around, double underhooks but Drake back drops out. Bate gets to a corner, but gets a dropkick! Cover, TWO!!

Drake grows frustrated, but he stalks Bate as he sits up. Drake brings Bate around, but Bate slips out to jackknife cover! TWO, forearm from Drake but a haymaker from Bate. Drake enziguris and shoves Bate, then runs, but misses in the corner! Bate rebounds, clothesline! Double underhook, Tyler Driver ’97! Cover, Bate wins!

Winner: Tyler Bate, by pinfall

Mustach Mountain’s prodigy protege is victorious! Bate keeps rolling on, will he and Seven be ready for tag team gold? Will Bate also earn himself another go at singles gold in the near future?

Ashton Smith VS Wolfgang w/ The Coffey Brothers!

The Prestige owes the Last King of Scotland some major payback. Wolfgang & The Coffey Brothers all attacked Smith as a pack one week, then used chaos and numbers to get the better of Smith and his team in a Six-Man Tag. Things are meant to be 1v1 tonight, will Smith get revenge on the Regulator? Or will Wolfgang howl his way to another victory?

The bell rings, and Smith is aware of Mark and Joe on the outside. He circles with Wolfgang and ties up. Smith gets a cravat, but Wolfgang fights out with one big body shot. Wolfgang gives more big shots, then stomps. Wolfgang gives a EuroUpper, then another, and has Smith on the ropes. He drags Smith up to whip but Smith reverses. Things speed up and Smith gets Wolfgang with a dropkick! Wolfgang staggers, Smith throws him with headscissors! Smith runs in at the corner, but Wolfgang puts him on the apron. Smith counter punches then leaps for a triangle jump ax handle! Wolfgang only falls to a knee, so Smith keeps going. Smith leaps again, but into a gutbuster! Wolfgang stomps away on Smith, but glares at the ref as he backs off.

Wolfgang grinds his boot into Smith in the corner, then whips him hard corner to corner! Smith falls to the mat and the Coffey Brothers like what they see. Wolfgang eggs Smith on, dares him to stand. Wolfgang knees Smith low, then again. Smith staggers but hits back. Smith throws hands but Wolfgang rocks him with another big body shot. Fans boo and jeer as Wolfgang stalks Smith. Wolfgang wraps on a rear bearhug as fans chant “We Don’t Like You!” Smith endures the squeeze and fans rally up. Smith stands and throws elbows, but Wolfgang squeezes. They go back and forth like that, Smith fights out with big haymakers!

Smith reels Wolfgang in for a clothesline, but Wolfgang doesn’t fall. So Smith tries again with a bicycle boot! Then he runs corner to corner for a big knee! He keeps moving, dodges Wolfgang’s clotheslines to hit a leaping lariat! Fans fire up and “Woop!” as Smith whips Wolfgang corner to corner. Wolfgang reverses, but runs into a back elbow. Smith dodges Wolfgang to then hit a leap frog springboard crossbody! Cover, TWO! Smith is surprised but fans rally up for him. Wolfgang catches his breath as he scrapes and kicks at Smith. Smith throws another big haymaker, and another. He throws a third, then reels Wolfgang in for a fireman’s carry. Wolfgang slips out, but Smith elbows him away. Smith runs, but into a flapjack! Wolfgang runs for a sideways senton! Then he throws Smith with a trapped-leg exploder! Cover, Wolfgang wins!

Winner: Wolfgang, by pinfall

The Scottish alliance gets another win as Wolfgang smashes Smith! With these three standing tall and together, is there any trio that can stop them?

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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

8 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

11 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.