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Mitchell’s WWE TLC Results & Report! (12/16/18)
It’s time for Tables, Ladders and Chairs! Will AJ Styles take the WWE Championship back from the “New” Daniel Bryan? Will Baron Corbin become GM by forfeit?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff Show – WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy VS Cedric Alexander; Murphy wins and retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- Kickoff Show – Ladder Match: Elias VS Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush; Elias wins.
- Mixed Match Challenge Finals: Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox w/ The Singh Brothers VS R-Truth & Carmella; Truth & Carmella win MMC Season 2, and are now the 30th spots in both the Men’s & Women’s Royal Rumbles.
- SmackDown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat: The Bar VS The Usos VS The New Day; The Bar win and retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
- TLC Match: Baron Corbin VS Braun Strowman; Strowman wins, Corbin is no longer Raw GM, Strowman faces Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble for the WWE Universal Championship.
- Tables Match: Natalya VS Ruby Riott w/ The Riott Squad; Natalya wins.
- Finn Balor VS Drew McIntyre; Finn wins.
- Chairs Match: Randy Orton VS Rey Mysterio; Mysterio wins.
- Raw Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey VS Nia Jax w/ Tamina; Rousey wins and retains the Raw Women’s Championship.
- WWE Championship: Daniel Bryan VS AJ Styles; Bryan wins and retains the WWE Championship.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Seth Rollins VS Dean Ambrose; Ambrose wins and becomes the new WWE Intercontinental Champion.
- SmackDown Women’s Championship TLC Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Charlotte Flair VS Asuka; Asuka wins and becomes the new SmackDown Women’s Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the WWE TLC Kickoff Show!
Jonathan Coachman, Booker T, David Otunga and Sam Roberts discuss the stories and possible outcomes of all the matches on tonight’s card!
Baron Corbin practices his victory for later tonight.
The temporary Raw GM wants Jojo to put in way more emotion for the announcement that he will be the permanent GM. Heath Slater is going to be his referee and will count to 10, then Jojo will announce the decision. Charly Caruso comes in, and Corbin informs her that she has been handpicked to interview him after his victory by forfeit. She’s thankful for that, but she’s also here to interview him about the rumor that Braun Strowman will still be here tonight. Even if that were possible, Corbin would shatter Braun’s good elbow to pieces. And Corbin no longer responds to questions beneath a Raw GM. Now, from the top! “Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by forfeit, and permanent general manager, Baron Corbin.” Much better. But will that really be the announcement by the end of the TLC Match?
Kickoff Show – WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy VS Cedric Alexander!
The Juggernaut won the title in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia, at the Super Show-Down event. However, the Age of Alexander looks to rebuild itself in San Jose! Can the Soul of 205 Live survive the unstoppable?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised and we begin! Alexander and Murphy circle and tie up. Murphy gets a waistlock but Alexander the standing switch. Murphy wrenches an arm but Alexander rolls through and reverses! Alexander wrenches the wrist but Murphy slips through the headlock takeover. Alexander headscissors but Murphy pops out. Roles reverse and now Alexander pops out of the headscissors. Murphy sweeps, cover, ONE. Alexander sweeps, ONE, and both men handspring up! Fans fire up for this even exchange and chant “205! 205!” for the fastest hour of WWE. Alexander waistlocks but Murphy breaks out. Alexander dodges and headscissors Murphy out! Fans fire up again as Alexander builds speed. Alexander dodges and ducks Murphy to dropkick him down! Cover, TWO!
Alexander keeps his cool, then CHOPS Murphy against the ropes. Murphy dumps Alexander to the apron but Alexander rocks him with a right! Alexander lines it up, but gets a knee trigger on reentry! We go picture in picture while Alexander falls out of the ring. Murphy fetches Alexander into the ring then climbs up. Murphy leaps for a meteora! Cover, TWO! Alexander lives but Murphy keeps his eyes on him. Murphy drives a knee in and wraps on a chinlock. Murphy shifts to drive elbows into Alexander’s shoulder and chest. Cover, TWO! Murphy gets Alexander back in the chinlock but fans build to a rally. Alexander gets up and fights back with body shots. Alexander breaks free to throw a forearm, then shoves Murphy to a corner. Murphy boots back, then hops up.
Murphy brings Alexander around for a hangman sleeper hold! He lets go at 4, but dares Alexander to stand back up. Murphy leaps, but into a SUPERKICK! Alexander and Murphy are both down, and fans build to another rally. Alexander gets to a corner, and runs corner to corner at Murphy. He rams in a shoulder then swings a kick to kick Murphy from the corner! Springboard complete shot, and then Alexander wrecks Murphy with a dropkick! Alexander keeps going, springboard lariat! Cover, TWO!! Murphy survives and Alexander is frustrated. Alexander stands while Murphy clutches ribs. Alexander drags Murphy up, but Murphy slips out of the lift. Murphy boots, dodges, but Alexander counters! Murphy sits on it, with trunks! TWO, and Alexander gets a sudden Michinoku! Cover, TWO!!
Alexander is shocked again, and thinks of what else he must do. Alexander stands and brings Murphy up. He throws a stiff forearm and Murphy falls over. Murphy slowly rises but Alexander punches him back down. Alexander brings Murphy up but Murphy blocks to fire off strikes! The knee misses, but so does the enziguri. Alexander rolls to uppercut! Alexander runs but Murphy reels him in. Murphy ducks the kick to shove Alexander, but Alexander elbow shim away. Alexander hops up, but gets tucked in for a SUPERKICK! And a sit-out powerbomb! Cover, TWO!! Now Alexander lives and Murphy is shocked! Murphy drags himself up while Alexander crawls. Murphy stalks Alexander to a corner, and scrapes him out to the apron. They both stand on the edge, and Alexander suddenly gets Murphy with a Death Valley Driver! Alexander puts Murphy in, cover, TWO! LUMBAR CHECK!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!
Murphy finds a way to survive, and Alexander is beside himself. Murphy slumps out of the ring, but Alexander pursues. Alexander drags Murphy up but that’s 205 pounds of dead weight. Alexander puts Murphy in and stalks him to a corner. Murphy yanks Alexander into buckles! Murphy runs back in for a knee trigger! Then he drags Alexander up, Murphy’s Law! Cover, Murphy wins!
Winner: Buddy Murphy, by pinfall; still WWE Cruiserweight Champion
The Age of Alexander’s revival will not be at the expense of the Juggernaut! The unstoppable run of Buddy Murphy continues, will it ever end?
Ladies and Gentlemen: Elias.
The Drifter is in San Jose, and has one of his guitars in hand. But in a Ladder match with Bobby Lashley, another of his guitars will be above the ring as the prize. Even so, he asks the usual question: “Who wants to Walk with Elias?!” San Jose does! TLC will be TLCG: Tables, Ladders, Chairs & Guitars. A ladder is a great symbol, he’s already climbed the ladder of success. Now he must climb to reclaim his beautiful Fender. And once he does, he’ll play a tune on Lashley that he’ll never forget. But right now, Elias plays a classic with his own spin on it. “Do you know the way to San Jose?” So please, silence phones, hold applause and maybe sing along. But no such luck, as Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush make their entrance.
Kickoff Show – Ladder Match: Elias VS Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush!
This is a very unique Ladder match for The Drifter and the Rocky Mountain Machine. Instead of the prize being a title or a contract, it is one of Elias’ prized guitars. Will Elias save his Fender from Lashley’s grasp? Or will that guitar soon bring a smash hit across someone’s back?
Lio speaks on the way out. “Once again, you are sadly mistaken!” Nobody came here for Elias. They all paid to see The Almighty Bobby! And their favorite pose: Bobby’s booty! Anyway, the bell rings and the two circle in the ring. Lashley and Elias tie up and end up all over the ropes. Elias powers out of the headlock but Lashley runs him over. Lio hypes Lashley up as Lashley hits a complete shot. Lashley heads for a ladder already, but fans tell him “Lashley Sucks!” Lashley brings a ladder up and in, but Elias dropkicks it into him! Elias stomps the ladder onto Lashley, then jumps to stomp through the rungs! Elias drags the ladder into the ring, then a second. He backs Lio off before going into the ring. Lio coaches Lashley up while Elias stands a ladder up.
Elias begins to climb but Lio gets in to stop him! Lio runs but can’t escape! Elias throws Lio but Lio goes under the ladder. Lashley returns to knock the ladder over. Lashley and Elias brawl, but Elias whips Lashley to hit him with a big knee! Elias picks up his second ladder and stands it up in a corner. He goes to Lashley for a chop, then body shots. Elias whips but Lashley reverses to send Elias into the ladder! Lashley runs to SPEAR Elias into the ladder. THe ladder falls on Elias’ back, but Lashley brings Elias up for the Vertigo Suplex! Lashley drives Elias down quick, then picks up the second ladder. Fans still say “Lashley Sucks!” especially as Lashley uses the AK slam to throw the ladder down on Elias!
We go picture in picture as Lashley stands up the first ladder. Lashley begins to climb, but Elias uses the second ladder to hit Lashley! Lashley comes off the ladder but Elias keeps on him! Elias rams the ladder into Bobby, then sets it up in another corner. Elias whips Lashley to ropes to run him over with a lariat! He keeps on Lashley with another whip but Lashley reverses. Elias goes up to mule kick Lashley! But then he runs into a belly2belly suplex that throws him into the ladder! Elias writhes while Lio chants. Lashley gets up and traps Elias in a corner with the ladder. Lashley rains down rights then kicks the ladder into Elias. Lio coaches Lashley to stand up the first ladder, and Lashley begins his climb. Lashley is almost there, but Elias returns to club him on the back!
Elias brings Lashley down with a powerbomb on the other ladder!! Lashley writhes in pain now, and Elias clibms. But Lio climbs up first! Elias stops Lio from touching the guitar, then knocks him off the ladder! Elias grabs his guitar, unhooks it, and wins!
Winner: Elias
The Drifter has his guitar back, but now the question is: who to use it on? Elias aims for Lashley, but Lio jumps on him first! Elias throws Lio off easily, but runs into a SPINEBUSTER from Lashley! Lashley tells Lio to get up and Lio climbs up top. Lio aims, and hits the Final Hour splash! Lashely picks up the guitar and aims at Elias. Elias stands, to get SMACKED with the guitar! Both guitar and Elias are broken, will the Almighty Lashley climb his own ladder of success towards a title?
“As another year comes to an end, you have to wonder: did you make the mark?”
The Shield is broken. The Baddest Woman on the Planet has a Facebreaker in her way. And history is made again. “And all it’s gonna take is a little TLC.”
Mixed Match Challenge Finals: Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox w/ The Singh Brothers VS R-Truth & Carmella!
#Mahalicia and the #FABULOUSTruth have been the underdogs of Mixed Match Challenge Season 2 from their first match to their last match. But now, they’re both at the end of the tournament competing for the 30th spots of both the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumbles! Which team wins a huge advantage on the Road to Wrestlemania?
Truth & Mella rep the Sharks with the black and teal, “What’s up?!” Jinder and Alicia finally look to be on the same page with their own matching red gear. The teams sort out and the men start. Mahal and Truth circle and duel with “What’s Up?!” against “Shanti!” Fans prefer Truth. The two tie up and Mahal gets a headlock takeover. Truth resists the cover attempt, then fights his way up. Truth powers out but Mahal runs him over. Mahal grins as he runs, but Truth goes to back drop. Mahal whips but Truth crossbodies! Cover, ONE, Backslide! TWO, so Truth rolls up! TWO, and Mahal backs off. Alicia tags in, so Carmella comes in with her. Alicia says she’s got this, but Carmella and Truth egg them on. Truth and Carmella uses splits to dodge then double hip toss! And fans want it, so we get a… DANCE BREAK~!
The Fabulous Flossing begins but the Bollywood Boys join in! Only to get thrown out! Truth returns to his corner but Alicia clobbers Carmella. Alicia hits the swinging neckbreaker, covers, TWO! Alicia wraps on a chinlock but fans rally for Carmella. Carmella fights up and out, but Alicia shoves her. Carmella tilt-o-whirls to throw Alicia! Alicia is dizzy and ends up in Carmella’s takedown for fast hands! Alicia throws Carmella by her hair to deny a tag to Truth. Northern Lights, bridge, TWO! Alicia returns to the chinlock but fans rally up again. Carmella gets up and arm-drags Alicia away. Double clotheslines take both women down! The fans and the Singh Brothers rally for their favorites, hot tag to Truth! Mahal comes in, but Truth rallies with headscissors of his own!
Truth adds clotheslines and a calf kick! Mahal scrambles while Truth does the splits. Truth kicks low but the SInghs distract. Mahal kicks low but Truth dodges. Alicia tags in as Truth dropkicks Mahal. Alicia tells Truth to get out. He has to listen because she is captain now! Truth borrows her hat, and now HE is captain. Alicia kicks low and goes for scissor kick. FABULOUS Kick from Carmella, cover, but Mahal yanks her off! Truth dumps Mahal out, then slingshots for a wrecking ball dropkick. Carmella kicks a Singh away, but walks into Alicia’s jackknife cover! TWO, Code of Silence!! Alicia taps, FABULOUS Truth wins!
Winners: R-Truth & Carmella, Carmella pinning; win the Second Mixed Match Challenge, are now the 30th entrances of the Royal Rumbles.
From last to first, Truth & Carmella win it all!
In-ring interview with FABULOUS Truth!
How do they feel about this huge opportunity they just won? Oh and where are they going for vacation? Well it’s F A B U L O U S to win. They get to enter the Royal Rumbles last, possibly go to Wrestlemania, but they’ll also be heading to… Barcelona? No, bigger. Rome? No, tropical. Rio!? Paris?! No, no, cultural epicenter. Truth chose… WWE Headquarters in Connecticut!! What. Truth, that’s not even… Well, Truth’s strange dream destinations aside, they’re still getting those Rumble spots. Can Truth & Mella make the most of golden opportunities?
SmackDown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat: The Bar VS The Usos VS The New Day!
Awww San Jose~! Three of the best teams perhaps in ALL of WWE compete for the titles tonight! Cesaro & Sheamus may not be the best rappers but they’re much better at giving European Uppercuts. But Jimmy & Jey have tag team wrestling on #LockDown while ya bois, the New~ Day~ bring positivity and pancakes! Who will be the Blue Brand’s best after tonight?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and teams sort out. Only two competitors at a time means only Sheamus against Kofi Kingston to start. Sheamus and Kofi circle, then tie up. Kofi gets a waistlock but Sheamus powers him to the open corner. Sheamus backs off and circles with Kofi again. Fans rally for New Day and Kofi gets into the mood. Sheamus gets him in a headlock but Kofi headscissors. Sheamus pops out and gets another headlock. Kofi powers out but Sheamus runs him over. Cover, ONE, and Sheamus brings Kofi into another headlock. Kofi fights out and things speed up. Kofi leaps but Sheamus catches him to a back suplex, only for Kofi to slip out and dropkick! Cover, TWO, Kofi tags Woods.
Kofi kicks Shemaus down, Woods hits a sliding lariat, and Kofi adds a splash. Woods drops the elbow and covers, but both Usos and Cesaro break it. The Usos argue with Cesaro and Kofi and a brawl breaks out! Cesaro and Kofi end up outsid,e Jey builds speed, but runs into a EuroUpper! Woods wrecks Cesaro then builds speed on his own, but runs into the Irish Curse! Cover, TWO! Sheamus kicks Woods to The Bar’s corner and chokes him on the ropes. Sheamus throws corssface forearms, then Cesaro gets a hotshot! Tag to Cesaro and The Bar hit Woods with Super Saiyan Kicks. Cover, TWO! Cesaro argues for a faster count, then taunts Woods. Woods hits back but Cesaro tags Sheamus. Sheamus kicks Woods and The Bar whip Woods for the Bar Lariat! The Bar use their catchphrase and Sheamus stomps Woods.
Sheamus sits Woods up for a chinlock, then thrashes Woods around. Woods endures as fans build to a rally. Woods fights out of the hold, but Sheamus shoves him into a shoulder. Tag to Cesaro, and The Bar double elbow drop on Woods. Cover, TWO! Cesaro keeps his eyes on the Usos while looming over Woods. Cesaro stomps Woods’ hand, then puts on another chinlock. Woods endures again, and fans rally up for the Usos. Cesaro shoves Woods but Woods hits Sheamus! Honor Roll hits Cesaro! Cesaro tags Sheamus and Sheamus hits the Usos just because. Sheamus goes to Woods but Woods hits back. Woods leaps but is put in the open corner. Sheamus has Woods up top then throws hands as he climbs. Sheamus soaks up the heat while preparing a superplex, but Woods fights him with furious body shots!
Woods crotches Sheamus on the ropes, then dropkicks him down! Both men are down in the ring and crawling. Hot tag to Cesaro, hot tag to Kofi! Kofi springboards and rallies on Cesaro! Kofi dropkicks then hits the leaping lariat! Fans fire up with Kofi as he gives Cesaro the Boom Drop! Kofi aims from the corner and fans clap along. Kofi swings but is caught into a toss! Csaro runs in, Jimmy Uso tags in. Kofi kicks Cesaro then kicks Jimmy. Kofi leaps but Cesaro catches him! Cesaro lifts Kofi but Jimmy leaps in for a crossobdy! Cover, Cesaro breaks it! Cesaro gets the dragon whip kick, but Kofi rolls Jimmy! TWO! Jimmy misses Kofi but Jey tags in.
The Usos double kick Kofi back! Jey SUPERKICKS Kofi! SUPERKICK for Woods! SUPERKICK for Sheamus! Cesaro leaps into a SUPERKICK! The Usos aim but miss Kofi. Samoan Pop!! Cover, but Woods breaks it! Jimmy and Woods brawl and fall out of the ring. Jey climbs and aims at Kofi, but Cesaro tags in! Uso Splash, but Cesaro tosses Jey into post! Cover on Kofi, TWO!! The Bar is shocked they didn’t steal that one. Cesaro stalks Kofi now while Big E coaches Kofi up. Cesaro gets Kofi in the Swiss Swing! He goes around and around for about 12 rotations, and steps through for the Sharpshooter! Kofi endures the legendary lock, but Big E keeps Kofi from quitting. Cesaro drags Kofi away, but Woods hits the Get Over Here!
Sheamus tags in and blasts Woods and then Jey! Sheamus aims at Kofi now, calling for the end. Kofi stands, dodges the Brogue and rolls Sheamus up! TWO, and Sheamus tries again. Double stomps intercept the Brogue! Tag to Woods and Woods hurries up. Trouble In Paradise, to Limit Breaker!! Cover, but Jey and Cesaro both break it! Fans are thunderous for this match as four men are down in the ring. Big E coaches up his team, but it’s Jey who stands first. Cesaro follows and gives Jey a EuroUpper. Jimmy runs in, to a pop-up EuroUpper! Kofi dropkicks Cesaro out, then Kofi climbs up top. Kofi aims at the group outside, for a SUPER TRUST FALL! He takes out both Usos and Cesaro, but Sheamus goes after Woods.
Woods resists with hands and a kick. Sheamus staggers, but Cesaro goes for Woods’ feet. Woods mule kicks Ceaor, but steps into a BROGUE! Cover, The Bar wins!
Winners: The Bar, Sheamus pinning; still SmackDown Tag Team Champions
The Swiss Cyborg and Celtic Gladiator survive the odds and the chaos! They deny two great tag teams and perhaps become the greatest team themselves. Will any team come along to dethrone this duo?
TLC Match: Baron Corbin VS Braun Strowman!
The “General Manager Elect” can win himself that position permanently, or The Monster Among Men can shockingly return from elbow surgery and win his shot at The Beast, Brock Lesnar. Can Strowman save us from Corbin’s dictatorship? Or will no one #GetTheseHands tonight?
As a bonus, Heath Slater is made the referee for this match. The #OneRefBand will have to be the one to count to 10 to see if Strowman appears. Corbin thanks the fans for the “warm welcome.” He understands the fans are upset both about Corbin’s performance as GM and Strowman’s condition. Corbin takes the complaints very seriously, he listens to and respects their input. But “Too bad! Get used to it!” After Slater counts, Strowman loses by forfeit and Corbin is THE Raw GM. Now stop wasting time, ring the bell. The bell rings, and Slater has no choice but to start. Corbin grins and counts along. Slater reaches 5 and there’s no sign of Strowman. But then at 7, Strowman’s music hits!
The Monster Among Men IS here! His bad arm is in a sling, but he’s not gonna let that stop him. Corbin protests, Strowman can’t be in any shape to compete. Strowman circles the ring and picks up a mic. Strowman enters the ring, and fans hope Corbin will “Get These Hands!” “While you were out here flapping your gums, you forgot to mention something very important, Corbin.” It’s that in a TLC Match, there are No Disqualifications. Corbin doesn’t understand what that means. Strowman explains that if someone happened to help Strowman, like someone who is “sick and tired of dealing with a crappy General Manager”, it’d be perfectly legal. Corbin sees Apollo Crews appear, chair in hand. Strowman says Corbin made his bed, now he’ll lay in it.
Because Bobby Roode & Chad Gable are also here! And Finn Balor, the de facto leader of this rebellion. Finn, Apollo, Roode & Gable all enter, armed with chairs. Corbin tells Slater to do something about this. But Slater can’t, it’s No DQ. Also, Slater quits as referee. Slater throws the shirt at Corbin and decks him! The chair-wielding rebels close in. Corbin begs for mercy, but he gets nothign but steel! Everyone gets a chair shot in, with Finn adding one more SMACK! Fans are thunderous for this anti-Corbin alliance, and Corbin refuses to continue. But here comes Kurt Angle!! The previous Raw GM is here, and he’s making sure Corbin faces the consequences.
Angle picks up a chair and jams it into Corbin! Then SMACKS away on Corbin’s back! Corbin goes back to the ring, to get a GLORIOUS combination! And Apollo’s frog splash! And the Olympic Slam! Finn climbs up to add the Coup de Grace! Slater goes back to being a ref, so that Strowman can cover and be counted. Strowman wins!!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by pinfall; is now the #1 contender to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Championship; Corbin is NO LONGER Raw General Manager
The Monster Among Men and all of those on Raw under Corbins’ thumb have their retribution! Will Strowman be able to recover to 100% so that he can finally #GetTheseHands on the Beast’s title?
Tables Match: Natalya VS Ruby Riott w/ The Riott Squad!
The Queen of Harts lost her father, The Anvil, but the Squad Leader doesn’t seem to care. Instead, Ruby wants to use it to further break Natty’s heart. But will Natty get her revenge by breaking a table with Ruby’s body?
The Squad walk out with Ruby and again present the table with Jim Neidhart on it. The bell rings and Ruby laughs at her own joke. Natty isn’t laughing, and fans are on her side. She and Ruby tie up and Natty gets Ruby down! Natty throws fast hands but Ruby scrambles away. Ruby throws Natty into ropes! Sarah takes a swipe but Natty gets away, only for Ruby to put her in the corner. Liv anchors Natty’s feet so that Ruby can splash in the corner. Ruby throws Natty down and kicks her in the side. Ruby pulls Natty’s hair as she says Natty’s nothing. Fans rally for Natty and Natty gives Ruby a snap back suplex! Ruby regroups with The Squad but Natty bounces her face off table top! Ruby hits Natty back and hurries up to the apron. Natty climbs up and wants to suplex Ruby off!
Ruby resists so Natty slides under to slap her! Natty hotshots Ruby then runs, but Liv moves Ruby out of the way! Liv gets knocked off the apron and falls through the table! Sarah checks on Liv while Ruby kicks Natty back. Ruby also checks on Liv, and Liv needs medics to check on her. More referees come out to help with the situation, and Ruby goes back to Natty. The match continues and Sarah helps Ruby get a table. Natty fights back and throws Ruby with a German Suplex! Natty dropkicks the table into Sarah! Ruby staggers but Natty pursues. Natty SLAPS Ruby, then throws her into the apron. Natty throws Ruby into barriers, and then tells her “You wanna mess with my family, b*tch?!” She gives Ruby another slap, but then Ruby slaps Natty back! Natty stomps on Ruby and positions another table.
Natty fetches Ruby and wants a bomb, but Ruby fights out. Ruby can’t escape as Natty puts her into barriers! Sarah comes running in, but Natty dodges to send her into barriers, too! Natty scoops Sarah and slams her through a table! The Squad is down, but Ruby throws Natty into apron! Ruby brings Natty to the Anvil table. Ruby makes Natty look at Anvil, claiming “He’s ashamed of you!” Fans boo but Ruby throws Natty into steps. Ruby puts her Anvil table in the ring and sets it up in a corner. Fans rally for Natty but Ruby fetches her into the ring. Ruby whips Natty, but Natty stops herself! Natty dodges Ruby and then lifts. Ruby fights out and wheelbarrows. Natty pops out to put Ruby in a Sharpshooter! This isn’t for the win, but to torture Ruby back for what she’s said!
Ruby grabs the table, and tips it to hit Natty on the back of the head! Natty goes down and Ruby gets free. Both women are down but fans rally up. Ruby gets back up and Natty crawls away. Ruby sets the Anvil table up on its legs. Natty stirs while Ruby struggles with the set up. Natty gets Ruby up in an Electric Chair, for the drop! Ruby writhes while Natty catches her breath. Natty stands while Ruby rolls out. Natty clears out the wrecked tables to bring out a new one. But this has RUBY on it! Natty grins over the poetic justice. Natty puts the Riott table in the ring, but she also puts on her dad’s jacket! The Anvil is with Natty in spirit now as she goes after Ruby.
Natty boots Ruby right down, then sets up the Riott table. Natty positions it just right, and then goes after Ruby. But Ruby goes to kick, only for Natty to scoop her. Ruby slips out to SUPERKICK Natty down! Ruby decides to use Natty’s table now. She puts Natty on top, but Natty stops her on the top rope! Natty bounces Ruby off her own image, and then sets her up just right. Natty climbs up top, but Ruby stops her with a kick! Ruby climbs up now, and pats Natty on the cheek. Ruby stands up, but the Frankensteiner is blocked! Natty brings Ruby back up, for a SUPER POWERBOMB, through the table!!
Winner: Natalya
Revenge is sweet! The Queen of Harts makes her father proud, and makes Ruby pay in the best way. Will Natty leave The Squad behind and finally get back towards a title?
Finn Balor VS Drew McIntyre!
The Extraordinary Man already got back at Baron Corbin for everything he’s done on Raw, now Finn looks to settle scores with the Scottish Psycho. McIntyre has already hit Finn with Claymores before, will there be another boot in Finn’s future?
The bell rings and fans chant “Too Sweet! Woop Woop!” Finn ties up with McIntyre and McIntyre puts Finn in a corner. McIntyre backs off at 4 but Finn chops him. It doesn’t do much, and McIntyre throws hands and chops of his own in Finn! McIntyre stalks Finn, and stomps the hand as he mocks the Too Sweet. McIntyre whips but Finn kicks him back. It still does little, and McIntyre scoops Finn. Finn slips out to kick away, but McIntyre clubs him with a clothesline. McIntyre stomps Finn more, then CHOPS Finn in a corner. McIntyre puts Finn in another corner but Finn dropkicks a leg out! Fans fire up with Finn as he drags McIntyre up. McIntyre powers Finn to a corner to stomp and chop back.
McIntyre hoists Finn up top then climbs up to trash talk him. But Finn slips out to trip McIntyre up! Finn stomps away on McIntyre, then climbs back up. McIntyre gets up to grab Finn by the throat! McIntyre brings Finn down to throw him overhead across the way! Finn is down, but McIntyre’s own legs are weakened. McIntyre keeps on Finn with a rain of rights. Fans rally for Finn and he kicks the bad leg. McIntyre whips Finn at buckles hard, and Finn hits the mat. McIntyre taunts Finn, “Fight up, Balor! Fight!” Finn shoulders in, then slingshots to a sunset. McIntyre holds ropes then stomps Finn again. McIntyre tosses Finn again! Cover, TWO! McIntyre keeps on Finn with a chinbar and armlock.
Fans rally while Finn endures. Finn fights out and kicks the bad leg. McIntyre kicks out Finn’s leg, then deadlift suplexes Finn up and over! Cover, TWO! Finn lives but McIntyre mocks him. “Reach! Reach!” McIntyre clubs Finn down and puts the chinbar back on. Fans rally and Finn gets up again. McIntyre wrangles Finn back down and keeps on the armlock and chinbar. Fans keep cheering and Finn gets up again. Finn pries his way out of the hold but McIntyre puts him in a corner. Finn boots back, and throws forearms. McIntyre stays standing but Finn keeps hitting him. Finn goes for the legs but McIntyre clubs him back. McIntyre lifts but Finn slips out to trip McIntyre and hit the double stomps! Finn fires up with the fans and runs at McIntyre in a corner, running chops!
Finn whips corner to corner but McIntyre reverses. McIntyre misses Finn, Finn goes tilt-o-whirl for the DDT! Finn clotheslines McIntyre out, then builds speed, to FLY! Direct hit takes McIntyre down! Finn brings McIntyre up and in, but McIntyre whips him. Slingblade! Finn aims but runs into a tilt-o-whirl backbreaker! Cover, TWO! McIntyre is frustrated, but he won’t let up. McIntyre sits Finn up to chop him. “You’re pathetic! You’re nothing to me!” But Finn kicks back! Finn’s boot is countered but Finn counters the Alabama slam to a cover! TWO, but Finn dodges McIntyre to kicks him down! Finn climbs up but McIntyre stops him. McIntyre CHOPS Finn then climbs up to join him. McIntyre hauls Finn up, SUPER Celtic Cross!! Cover, TWO!! Finn still lives and McIntyre is furious!
Fans rally up while McIntyre looms over Finn. McIntyre drags Finn up to throw him out. McIntyre watches Finn crawl before going out. Finn uses the apron skirt to trap McIntyre! Finn punches and stomps away! McIntyre crawls away, blocks the Penalty Kick and throws Finn down! McIntyre grins and laughs but the ring count passes 5. Glasgow kiss headbutt brings Finn down! McIntyre refreshes the count and mocks the Too Sweet. McIntyre hauls Finn up with ease, and puts him in the ring. But wait, Ziggler appears to SUPERKICK! The ref didn’t see it, and McIntyre is down! The Show-Off returns the favor for Finn from weeks ago, but Ziggler also has a chair! McIntyre boots the chair into Ziggler!
McIntyre and Ziggler scrap and McIntyre puts Ziggler into the ring. The referee tells McIntyre not to use the chair, but McIntyre still brings it in. Finn blasts the chair into McIntyre! Finn climbs, COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Finn wins!!
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall
The Scottish Terminator lost focus and the Extraordinary Man takes advantage! Ziggler may not have cared about Finn getting a win, but he did get his payback on McIntyre. Will McIntyre target them both for revenge in the New Year?
Chairs Match: Randy Orton VS Rey Mysterio!
The Viper wants to make another hero into a victim, but the King of Lucha Libre won’t let it happen! With steel chairs at the ready, will Mysterio turn the hunter into the hunted?
The bell rings and Mysterio circles with Orton. Orton kicks low and clubs Mysterio on the back. Orton throws Mysterio out and he grabs a chair. Mysterio kicks Orton and grabs a chair. Mysterio jabs it into Orton’s ribs, then SMACKS him on the back! Orton scrambles away but Mysterio keeps chase. Mysterio SMACKS Orton again, then jabs him some more. Mysterio gives another SMACK! Orton goes to a corner and Mysterio keeps on him with the chair edge. Mysterio gets another chair, and sits it up in front of Orton. Mysterio goes corner to corner but Orton dodges. Orton clubs Mysterio on the top rope, then borrows that chair to SMACK Mysterio down. Mysterio writhes and ends up on the apron, but Orton places the chair.
Orton goes out to the apron and brings Mysterio up. Mysterio fights out and shoulders Orton back. Mysterio jabs Orton again, then runs, to dropkick the feet out! Orton bumps apron on the way down, and Mysterio has his chair back. Mysterio runs with it, to boogie board the chair onto Orton! Fans fire up for that creativity but both men writhe from the pain. Mysterio brings another chair over and SMACKS Orton again! Orton scrambles into more chairs but Mysterio kicks him in the rib. Mysterio bumps Orton off the apron and sits him down in a chair. Mysterio throws more hands, then lines up a shot from the apron. He leaps, but Orton dodges to send the seated senton onto the chair! Orton grins as he stalks Mysterio again. Orton brings Mysterio up to SMACK him down!
Now Orton clears off an announce desk and sets a chair on top. Orton goes back to Mysterio and brings him over. He throws Mysterio face first onto the chair! Mysterio is stuck on the table while Orton puts chairs in the ring. Orton grins as he brings Mysterio back to the ring. Cover, TWO! Mysterio is tougher than that but Orton doesn’t seem to mind. Orton goes to his chair pile and wedges one in the corner. Orton goes to Mysterio and kicks him away from picking up a chair. He hauls Mysterio up, runs at the corner, but Mysterio slips out. Mysterio headscissors Orton into that chair! Mysterio runs, but into a powerslam! Cover, TWO! Orton keeps his cool while he watches Mysterio crawl. Mysterio gets to the apron, but Orton heads over with a chair.
Orton places the chair down and drags Mysterio out through the ropes. Fans know what’s coming, but so does Mysterio! Mysterio gets in, puts Orton on the ropes, but the 619 is denied! Mysterio still kicks Orton away, then hurries to a corner. He springboards, but Orton throws a chair at him! Mysterio crash lands, Orton covers, TWO! Orton gets another chair and stomps Mysterio down. Orton wedges the chair into a corner, but the lower level this time. He goes back to Mysterio, armed with another chair. Mysterio kicks Orton away, takes that chair and SMACKS Orton again! Orton is on the ropes, 619 connects! Mysterio hurries up top, but Orton trips him up. Orton now has Mysterio where he wants him, and swings Mysterio into the chair!
Mysterio is stuck in the Tree of Woe, and Orton grabs yet even more chairs. Orton goes to Mysterio to bounce him off the corner chair again, then sets the new chairs up. Mysterio falls out of the Tree but Orton makes sure his line-up is perfect. Orton then goes to Mysterio and drags him up in a cravat. Orton aims for the chairs, but Mysterio slips out. Mysterio mule kicks and rolls to throw Orton into his own chairs! Then victory roll cover! Mysterio wins!!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
Orton is furious but that’s a win! Mysterio is no victim, and certainly not the Apex Predator’s prey. But even with this win, will Orton still hunt Mysterio down?
Backstage interview with Finn Balor!
He got a big win thanks to Dolph Ziggler. Finn doesn’t understand why, but Ziggler shows up to say “You’re welcome.” Finn didn’t have a chance without him. Ziggler says Finn is lucky he was there. Finn stops Ziggler from leaving but Ziggler throws Finn into trunks! It seems Finn has only moved on from McIntyre to have beef with the Show-Off. Will Finn get the last word against Ziggler?
Raw Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey VS Nia Jax w/ Tamina!
As the Baddest Woman puts it, the real test of a champion is if they can fight in sickness or in health, ready to throw down even on their worst day. The Irresistible Force is ready to give Ronda that worst day, and break her face while ending her undefeated reign. Will this Money in the Bank rematch finally settle who is THE baddest woman of WWE?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin! Ronda and Nia circle and tie up. Nia throws Ronda to a corner, but Ronda gets right up. Ronda circles with Nia again, then dodges her. Ronda smirks as she bobs ‘n’ weaves and gets in a jab. Nia gets mad but Ronda keeps dodging her. Ronda throws more hands and grins as she frustrates Nia. Nia misses but counters a punch with a whip. Ronda gets free to start kicking now. Nia blocks a kick, and shows that #FaceBreaker hand. Nia punches but Ronda reverses it into a takedown! Ronda wants the armbar but Nia powers out to powerbomb Ronda down! Tamina cheers her cousin on as she covers, ONE! Ronda gasps for air, but Nia won’t let up.
Nia yanks Ronda up by her ponytail to throw her to a corner. Nia squashes Ronda then drags her out for a toss! Another squash, another toss! Nia runs and drops the elbow! Cover, ONE, and Nia grows frustrated. Ronda coughs and gasps but Nia toys with her now. Nia drags Ronda up by her ponytail, and throws her into a post! Fans boo and jeer but Nia lines up a shot, to knee Ronda into the post! Ronda clutches her arm, but Nia keeps on her with headbutts. Nia runs again, but misses the leg drop! Nia slowly stands up and brings Ronda up, but Ronda uses the good arm for a guillotine! But Nia powers out, only for Ronda to shift to a sleeper hold! Nia throws Ronda but Ronda brings her down to the armbar!
Nia scrambles to the ropes and then throws Ronda into barriers! Ronda goes down in a heap while the count begins. Nia drags Ronda up and in at 6. Nia covers, TWO! Ronda continues to frustrate Nia, and Nia puts Ronda in a cobra clutch. Nia thrashes Ronda around but fans rally up. Ronda stands and fights out, only for Nia to kick low. Nia powerbomb lifts, but Ronda headscissors out! Ronda scrambles to a corner, and dodges Nia to send her into a post! Nia falls out, but Ronda won’t let up. Ronda climbs up top, takes aim and leaps! The crossbody topples Nia! Fans fire up as Ronda gets up. Ronda drags Nia into the ring, not wanting a count out result. She gets Nia in at 7, covers, TWO! Ronda grows frustrated, but she won’t let that stop her.
Ronda gets rowdy, and throws fast hands! She hits the step-up wizard, and then the SUPER WOMAN PUNCH! Cover, TWO!! Nia still lives but Ronda won’t stop. Ronda climbs up, and leaps! Nia rolls through the crossbody, pops Ronda up, and hits the Samoan Drop!! Cover, TWO!! Ronda survives and Nia is shocked! Tamina is furious on her cousin’s behalf while Nia headbutts Ronda down. Nia whips Ronda to a corner, squashes her again, then drags her up again. Nia has the fireman’s carry and climbs up with Ronda. But Ronda fights back! Ronda slips around, to sunset flip! Nia holds on, but Ronda gets her off!! Cover, TWO!! Ronda can’t believe it, and neither can the fans!
Fans duel as Ronda glares at Nia. Ronda staggers over and goes after an arm. Nia resists, but Ronda sees Tamina coming in. Ronda goes after Tamina, but then Nia clubs Ronda down. Nia prepares the fist, but Ronda dodges! They tangle up, and Ronda climbs up for the takedown! The two go back and forth as Ronda keeps her eyes on Tamina. Ronda kisses the hand good-bye, ARMBAR!! Nia taps, Ronda wins!!
Winner: Ronda Rousey, by submission; still Raw Women’s Champion
The Baddest Woman is still the champion, and that’s still Ronda Rousey! Tamina helps Nia get away, but will the Samoan Dynasty be back for more? Or will someone else climb the mountain to challenge Rowdy Ronda?
Backstage interview with Nia Jax.
But Nia doesn’t want to talk. Becky Lynch comes over to stare down the Face Breaker. And Becky hits her back! “Keep my name out yer mouth!” The Man just got even with Nia, but when will they really settle their score?
WWE Championship: Daniel Bryan VS AJ Styles!
The Old Daniel Bryan is dead! Long live the NEW Daniel Bryan! But will this new side of Bryan be able to defeat The Phenomenal One now that we all know what to expect from him?
Before the match, AJ Styles is interviewed. He knows both the Old Bryan and New Bryan will do anything they have to in order to win, so that makes them no different. Especially when both are beatable. Styles promises to have a Phenomenal Forearm with Bryan’s name on it. Styles has played Bryan’s mind games long enough. This time, Bryan plays Styles’ game. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we begin!
Bryan and Styles circle but Bryan bails out of the ring. Fans boo but Bryan takes full advantage of the ring count. This is a lot like Bryan’s plan against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series. Bryan returns, circles with Styles, but again bails out. Styles is frustrated already and that amuses Bryan. Bryan soaks up the heat from the fans, while taking his time returning. Fans still duel between Styles and Bryan as they tie up. Bryan puts Styles in a corner but Styles turns it around to chop and forearm! Styles bumps Bryan off buckles then stomps a mudhole into him. Styles bumps and chops Bryan more, then whips corner to corner. Bryan goes up and over but Styles saw that coming. Bryan still counters the waistlock to a takedown, but Styles reaches up to headscissor Bryan down!
Styles kicks Bryan to a corner, then drags him up for more buckle bumps. Styles rams his shoulder in then snapmares Bryan out to kick him in the back! Fans duel as Styles throws hands. Styles whips but Bryan kicks him away. Bryan runs but things speed up. Bryan fakes Styles out, but Styles still dropkicks him down! Styles clotheslines Bryan out, then takes his time waiting for Bryan. Bryan gets up, Styles slingshots, but into a roundhouse! Styles clutches his ribs while Bryan hobbles over. Bryan whips Styles into the timekeeper barriers! Bryan puts Styles in the ring and takes aim from a corner. Styles stands for Bryan to bump and kick him in a corner. Bryan whips Styles to ropes, and rocks him with the kitchen sink knee! Styles clutches his ribs while Bryan circles him. Fans boo as Bryan twists Styles’ leg.
Bryan laces the legs and drives a knee into Styles’ spine. Bryan hooks Styles’ face and drives in another knee. He hooks the face, drives in a knee, repeat! Bryan then hooks the chin for a Bow ‘n’ Arrow stretch! Styles endures and manages a ropebreak. Bryan lets him go, but is not bothered at all. Bryan brings Styles up for a headbutt, then puts Styles in a corner. “You wanna chop me?!” Bryan CHOPS Styles! Bryan CHOPS Styles again, and again, but then Styles fires chops back! Styles chops more but Bryan throws a stiff body shot. Bryan drags Styles up into the Tree of Woe, and goes out to pull Styles against the ropes. He lets up at 4, then returns as Styles falls out of the Tree. Bryan rocks Styles with a EuroUpper, then dares Styles to come out. Styles stands and Bryan mule kicks him.
Bryan keeps taunting Styles as he gives more EuroUppers. Bryan kicks Styles against the ropes, until Styles slumps out of the ring. Fans boo Bryan while Styles slowly gets up. Bryan goes after Styles but Styles throws haymakers! Styles punches away in a corner, but stops at 4. Styles gasps for air but Bryan kick shim low! Bryan whips but Styles reverses. Bryan goes up and over, things speed up, and Styles side-steps Bryan. Styles goes for a Dragon Suplex but Bryan counters to a victory roll! TWO, and Bryan drop toeholds Styles into buckles! Bryan runs corner to corner, for a big dropkick! Fans boo as Bryan keeps going, for another dropkick! Bryan wants another but gets clobbered by a clothesline! Both men are down and a 10 count begins. The count passes 5 before either man stirs.
Bryan and Styles stand and Styles hits first! Styles staggers Bryan around the ring with those haymakers, then fires off in a corner. He stomps a mudhole into Bryan but the ref pulls him off. Styles returns, dodges Bryan’s punch to fire the Phenomenal Blitz! Bryan ducks the back hand but gets a clothesline! Cover, TWO! Styles rains rights down then returns those vicious stomps! Styles wants the Clash, but Bryan scrambles out of the ring. Bryan leans against barriers but Styles comes out to throw him into the post! And again! Bryan staggers into a haymaker, but the count passes 5. Styles puts Bryan back in and Bryan begs for mercy. Fans don’t believe Bryan, so neither does Styles! Ushigoroshi! Cover, TWO! Styles keeps his cool, and drags Bryan up.
Bryan fights out of the suplex, then runs corner to corner, only to get a back elbow! Styles moonsaults but Bryan reverses the DDT into a cravat! Bryan drives in knees then throws Styles with a cravat suplex! Cover, TWO! Styles still lives and only now does Bryan grow frustrated. Bryan waits for Styles to sit up to give him “NO Kicks”! He keeps kicking, and hits the buzzsaw! Cover, TWO!! Bryan keeps his cool while Styles stirs. Fans duel as Bryan drags Styles up. Bryan gives a headbutt, then back suplexes. Styles slips out to enziguri! Both men are down again but stirring. They each get up with the help of the ropes. Styles runs in at Bryan, but is put on the apron. Styles hits Bryan away, then springboards, but into another roundhouse! But Styles caught it, for a dragon screw! Styles then kicks the bad leg out!
Bryan is in a corner, and Styles brings him over to slam the legs into the post! Styles keeps on the left leg, and Bryan crawls away in pain. Styles stalks Bryan, to chop block him! Another receipt from weeks ago! Styles stalks Bryan and goes after the leg, but Bryan enziguris with the other! Bryan hobbles up to give big body shots. Bryan stomps a mudhole into Styles, then brings Styles up. They go to the top rope, SUPER STEINER! But Styles rolls through that to sunset flip! And into The Styles Clash! But Bryan fights back! So Styles goes after the leg! Half Crab! Bryan endures but Styles’ own legs barely hold him up. Bryan crawls for ropes, but Styles pulls him away! Styles sits down, Bryan bites his finger to ignore the leg pain.
Bryan reaches, crawls, but Styles pulls him away again. But now Bryan drags Styles down into the No Lock!! Bryan drives elbows to get Styles to stop fighting, and the lock is in! Styles endures now and rolls it over, jackknife cover! TWO, sunset flip, TWO! Roundhouse! Pele!! Both men are down but the fans are fired up! San Jose knows “This is Awesome!” as both men stir. Bryan stands and throws hands, but Styles hits back. Bryan hits, Styles hits, repeat. Styles gets an edge, but Bryan back kicks. Bryan back kicks again, then runs corner to corner. Styles dropkicks him down! Both men are down, but Styles crawls to the apron. Styles aims, springboards, 450 hits! Cover, TWO!! Bryan and Styles have barely anything left, but this match still goes on!
Styles stands up and brings Bryan up. Bryan powers Styles into the corner, then runs back in. But Styles gets the Calf Crusher!! Bryan endures as Styles wrenches! Bryan flails and freaks out, but manages to roll to a ropebreak! Styles has no choice but to let go, and Bryan gets out of the ring. Bryan clutches his leg while Styles goes out to fetch him. Styles drags Bryan up and in, but Bryan rolls right back out. Bryan hobbles away but Styles stalks him. Bryan hits another hard body shot! And whips Styles at the barriers. Styles jumps over to then forearm Bryan away. Phenomenal Forearm off the barriers! Styles drags Bryan up and in at 8, then aims on the apron. Springboard, but Bryan dodges! Styles almost hits the ref, but he dodges Bryan! Small package! TWO as Bryan gets it his way, Bryan wins!!
Winner: Daniel Bryan, by pinfall; still WWE Champion
The New Bryan stays the current champion by the skin of his teeth! With Styles now out of the way, who will step up to challenge this New Bryan in the New Year?
Backstage interview with Ronda and Natty.
Both friends won tonight, but what is next for Ronda? Is it going to be the next chapter with Charlotte Flair? Well, payback’s a b*tch, and Ronda’s the baddest one on the planet. Will The Queen have to worry about Rowdy Ronda on the way to The Rumble?
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Seth Rollins VS Dean Ambrose!
The Architect and The Lunatic dedicated their Raw Tag Team Championship victory to their brother in arms, Roman Reigns. But then Ambrose tainted that moment by betraying Rollins! Ambrose would be elusive about explaining why, but then he’d say that Rollins was scum dragging him down and making him weaker. Will Ambrose take the title from Rollins to add the biggest insult to injury? Or will Rollins #BurnItDown and show Ambrose who’s really the weak one?
The introductions are made, the title is raised, and we begin! Ambrose and Rollins stare down as fans chant “Burn It Down!” Ambrose trash talks Rollins but Rollins pie-faces him. Now Rollins dares Ambrose to do something, and they tie up. Rollins gets a waistlock but Ambrose grabs the ropes. The ref counts and Rollins lets go. Ambrose and Rollins circle again, tie up again, and Ambrose shifts from hammerlock to headlock. Rollins powers out and things speed up, Rollins runs Ambrose over with a back elbow. Rollins throws hands on Ambrose and they go around the ring. Now Rollins chops and throws body shots. He stomps a mudhole but Ambrose kicks back. Ambrose clubs Rollins then throws him over. Rollins lands on the apron, shoulders in then springboards for the flying clothesline!
Ambrose gets to a corner, Rollins hits a forearm smash. Rollins goes corner to corner for another, then tries again, but Ambrose bails out. Fans boo as Ambrose stays by the announce desks. Rollins comes out and around the way, but Ambrose tosses him into a desk! Ambrose claims Rollins is the maniac, but then he bounces Rollins off the desk. Ambrose puts Rollins back in the ring, to elbow him on the apron. Rollins rolls but Ambrose stomps and drops elbows. Cover, TWO! Ambrose stalks Rollins, then chokes Rollins on the ropes. Ambrose clubs Rollins with a crossface, then stalks Rollins to a corner. Fans cheer Rollins on but that only makes Ambrose club Rollins harder. Ambrose snap suplexes and covers, TWO!
Ambrose puts Rollins in a chinlock, but Rollins endures. Fans rally up and Rollins feeds off the energy. Rollins jawbreakers free but Ambrose uses the kitchen sink knee to bring him down. Ambrose hops up and takes aim, to hit a leaping elbow. Cover, TWO! Ambrose keeps his cool and stomps Rollins down. Cover, ONE, so Ambrose goes after the arms. Rollins endures as Ambrose pulls back, a knee pressed to the spine. Ambrose shifts to a seated abdominal stretch. Rollins continues to endure, and pries his way out. Ambrose shifts to a facelock, but Rollins hits body shots. Rollins suplexes, Ambrose slips out but Rollins elbows back. Rollins whips but Ambrose reverses. Ambrose clobbers Rollins on the rebound! Cover, TWO! Ambrose keeps going, hopping up top and daring Rollins to stand.
Rollins stands, and gets another elbow! Cover, TWO! Ambrose keeps his cool, and climbs up again. He waits for Rollins to stand again, and leaps. Rollins kicks low, but Ambrose gets him into a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Ambrose tries again, TWO! Ambrose sits on the cover, TWO! The Lunatic glares at the ref but two is two. Ambrose goes back to taunting Rollins, and laughs when Rollins whiffs on the punch. Ambrose dares Rollins to try again, and he again dodges Rollins’ swipe. Rollins gets Ambrose the third time, so Ambrose stomps and punches Rollins down. Ambrose yanks Rollins up but Rollins lands on his feet! Ambrose waistlocks Rollins and rolls him up, TWO! Rollins has the cover, TWO! Ambrose runs but into a buckle shot!
Rollins fires up with the fans, but Ambrose counters the boots into a knee jacker. Ambrose puts the leg in the ropes to dropkick it, then dragon screws into a Cloverleaf! Rollins endures the hold, and powers his way towards ropes. Ambrose sits down deeper, but Rollins refuses to quit. Rollins gets a second wind, and powers his way to a ropebreak! Ambrose holds on until 4, and Rollins gets to the apron. Ambrose taunts and laughs at Rollins while fans boo and jeer. Rollins drags himself up but Ambrose is on him. Ambrose says “I am not a joke.” But Rollins hotshots Ambrose! Rollins hits Ambrose, then slingshots to guillotine Ambrose through the ropes! Ambrose tumbles down, and Rollins builds speed. Rollins DIVES but into a fist!
Ambrose gets back in, but runs into a Slingblade! Rollins boots Ambrose away, hops up for the blockbuster! The knee slows Rollins down but Rollins gets up. Ambrose follows but Rollins wants a bomb. Ambrose back drops, Rollins lands on his feet but the leg buckles. Rollins clotheslines Ambrose out and DIVES! This time he hits! But he won’t stop there, Ambrose moves and Rollins DIVES on him at the ramp! Rollins gets Ambrose up and in, then climbs up top. Ambrose stops Rollins with a haymaker, then climbs up to join him. Ambrose makes sure the fans are watching, but Rollins resists the superplex. Rollins fights Ambrose off and headbutts him. Sunset flip but the legs give out! Ambrose laughs, because he knew that’d happen. But Rollins gets up to still carry Ambrose corner to corner for a buckle bomb!! Cover, TWO!!
Rollins keeps his cool, and drags himself up. Rollins stomps “Burn It Down!” He mule kicks Ambrose, but Ambrose knees back! Ambrose throws hands but Rollins returns them. They brawl, hitting back and forth. Ambrose eggs Rollins on and Rollins fires off haymakers from both sides. Ambrose knees low, then runs, but Rollins follows. Rollins dodges, double crossbodies cancel out! Both men are down but fans rally up. Ambrose and Rollins get up, and Ambrose headbutts. Rollins palm strikes, so Ambrose returns it. The brawl ignites again and gets fast and furious! Fans love it, and Ambrose gives big body shots. Rollins headbutts and kicks, but misses the roundhouse. Dodon Buster! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and Ambrose grows frustrated.
Ambrose gets up and goes to a corner. Ambrose climbs, but Rollins springs up! But Ambrose crotches him, to then clobber him off with a clothesline! Ambrose drags Rollins from the ropes before covering, TWO! Ambrose wonders if Rollins is laughing now. He drags Rollins up but Rollins pushes him away. Ambrose mocks the “Burn It Down” stomps. But Rollins dodges to enziguri! And Revolution Knee! Cover, TWO!! Ambrose survives but Rollins keeps moving. Rollins climbs up again, frog splash gets knees! Cover, TWO!! Ambrose almost had Rollins, but Rollins still lives. Both men slowly stand up, and Ambrose kicks quick. Rollins puts Ambrose in the corner but Ambrose boots him away. Ambrose climbs again, but Rollins is up quick, SUPERPLEX! Roll through, Falcon Arrow! Cover, TWO!!
Rollins grows frustrated, but he still has something more to give. Rollins glares at Ambrose, and throws a heavy right! Ambrose wants mercy, but Rollins says “This is the fight you wanted, you son of a b*tch!” Rollins hits Ambrose again, then goes to superkick, but Ambrose puts up the Shield fist? Ambrose wants to bring the Shield back together now?! Rollins won’t fall for it, he clobbers Ambrose and SUPERKICKS him! Rollins has a wild look in his eyes as he barrels into Ambrose! Ambrose tries to run away but Rollins throws him into barriers! And into the apron, and then picks Ambrose up for a bomb! Rollins barrier bombs Ambrose!!
Rollins leaves Ambrose for dead on the outside, and the ring count climbs. The count passes 5, then past 7. Ambrose crawls, but Rollins goes out to put him back in at 8. Rollins makes Ambrose look him in the eyes. “I didn’t want it to come to this!” Rollins says “This is for Roman, you piece of sh*t!” Rollins runs, but into Dirty Deeds!! Cover, Ambrose wins!!
Winner: Dean Ambrose, by pinfall; NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion
The Lunatic knew it all along! Rollins loses control, and the title! Ambrose takes the belt for his own, but will he have to face the consequences of his own sins soon enough?
SmackDown Women’s Championship TLC Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Charlotte Flair VS Asuka!
The Man, The Queen and The Empress. Three of the best women in perhaps all of the WWE today, and they’re making history together! This is the first ever Women’s TLC Match, and certainly in Triple Threat format, and certainly in THE Main Event spot! Can the Lass Kicker hold onto her title in such an intense match-up? Or will she lose her throne to one of these royally ruthless opponents?
The introductions are made, the belt raised high above the ring, and we begin! Fans are already fired up for this as the three women stare down. The three circle around, and Becky talks that neither of them are getting that belt. Charlotte says Becky is all talk. Asuka is action and she kicks away on both of them! She fires off on Charlotte more, but Becky comes over. Asuka back hands Becky then mule kicks her down. Fans fire up with The Empress as she starts a hip attack train! Asuka hits Charlotte, then Becky, then flexes. Becky gets Asuka at the apron and drags her back in for draping knees. Becky throws Asuka down and takes a moment to say “I’m the freakin’ Man and that’s my freakin’ title!”
The Man puts Asuka in a corner for stomps, then throws her out with a Becksploder! Asuka rolls away but Charlotte comes back. Becky dodges and throws forearms on Charlotte! Becky headbutts, then runs, but into Charlotte’s exploder! Charlotte kips up and lets out a “WOO!” Charlotte and Becky go out, but all three women want a ladder! Asuka and Charlotte fight over one, but Charlotte shoves the ladder into Asuka. Becky goes for a table, but Charlotte stomps it to smack Becky in the face with it! Charlotte sets the table up in a corner, but Asuka returns. Charlotte bounces Asuka off the table top again and again! Becky returns to grab the ladder and stand it up! Charlotte boots it into her! Becky and ladder end up in the corner but Asuka goes after Charlotte.
Asuka fires off palm strikes on all sides, but Charlotte blocks one to kick Asuka back. Charlotte runs at Asuka, but into a code breaker! Asuka dodges the ladder as Becky shoves it. Becky boots Asuka then hops up, but Asuka trips her up. Asuka and Becky brawl in the corner while Asuka climbs. Asuka steps down to reposition the ladder. She drags Becky out to throw her onto the ladder! Becky writhes but fans fire up for Asuka. Asuka grins as she brings the ladder back up. Asuka stands it up, then climbs. But Charlotte returns to bounce Asuka off the rungs! Charlotte climbs, but Asuka pulls her off. The two brawl and Charlotte throws Asuka out.
Asuka comes back to pull Charlotte down again. Asuka has Charlotte in bomb position, to bomb her through the table!! Fans lose their minds over what The Empress did to The Queen! Asuka grins as she heads up the ladder. But Becky returns with a missile dropkick! All three women are down but fans fire up. Becky climbs up now, but Asuka yanks her right off! Becky rolls away and Asuka takes aim. Asuka runs to hip attack Becky down! But Charlotte has a chair and SMACKS Asuka! Asuka rolls out and Charlotte climbs a corner. Charlotte aims, SUPER MOONSAULT! Charlotte wipes out Becky and Asuka in one go! But Charlotte’s not done, she wants something more.
Charlotte grabs another table and brings it over. She sets it up nearby, but Becky SMACKS her with the chair! Becky SMACKS Asuka, then SMACKS Charlotte! And back to Asuka with SMACK after SMACK! Fans fire up with The Man, but Charlotte boots the chair away. Charlotte throws Becky at chairs and barriers! Charlotte clears off an announce desk, right down to the monitors. She bounces Asuka off it, but then Becky returns with a new chair! Becky SMACKS Charlotte, but sees ladders and Asuka. Becky brings the taller ladder over, and sets it up. She kicks Charlotte away from where she wants to put it. Becky makes sure Asuka is clearly on the table, then puts Charlotte beside her. Becky climbs up, takes aim, and leaps! Asuka moves, only Charlotte gets the leg drop through the table!!
Fans lose their minds all over again! All three women are down, but Asuka is moving, having avoided the destruction. Fans know “This is Awesome!” as Asuka heads for the ladder in the ring! Asuka begins to climb, but it’s slow going. Becky returns and climbs up the other side! The two meet at the top, and now it’s a brawl. Asuka reaches but Becky stops her with haymakers. Becky reaches but Asuka hits back. Charlotte returns with a kendo stick! She SMACKS Asuka, then Becky, then Becky more! Charlotte shoves Becky down then focuses on Asuka! Asuka gets to a corner but Charlotte keeps hitting her! Charlotte kicks Asuka out, then heads for the ladder. The Queen climbs, but Asuka returns. Charlotte SMACKS Asuka again, telling her to “Give up! It’s MY title!” But Becky comes around, to Becksploder Charlotte against barriers and table!
Asuka takes the stick to SMACK Becky! Again and again and again, Asuka hits Becky! Asuka and fans fire up, but Charlotte SPEARS Asuka into barriers!! Charlotte grits her teeth with a wild look in her eyes as she pulls herself from the wreckage. Fans again declare “This is Awesome!” as Becky heads for the ladder in the ring! Charlotte sees this and hurries over. She yanks Becky off and these two lock eyes. Charlotte and Becky jaw jack and start brawling! Charlotte chops, but Becky haymakers back. They stagger about, still trading chops and haymakers. Becky gets an edge, and throws Charlotte into the ladder! Becky glares but Charlotte staggers up, so Becky tackles her down! The two tumble out as they scrap, and Charlotte CHOPS more. “WOO” echoes out with each one, then Charlotte rams Becky into another announce desk.
Fans want tables, so Charlotte brings Becky up and over. “The Man always bows down to The Queen.” Charlotte SLAPS Becky, and then pushes a table aside to climb up. She aims for Becky, and SWANTONS through her and the table!! Fans again lose their minds over this, as both women crawl from the wreckage. Charlotte leaves Becky behind, and goes for the ladder in the ring. Charlotte stands it up, and climbs! She reaches for the belt but Asuka returns! Asuka and Charlotte fight up top, and Asuka manages to force Charlotte away from the belt. They both go back and forth, but Becky returns with a new ladder! Becky climbs while the other two fight. Asuka slips to the bottom, and Charlotte moves over. Charlotte and Becky brawl, mostly working to keep each other from the belt.
But then Ronda Rousey appears!? The Raw Women’s Champion decides to screw over both Charlotte and Becky! Ronda sends them down with the ladder, and leaves it at that. Fans are torn, but now this just leaves Asuka!! Asuka climbs the ladder, reaches the belt, and takes it off the hook! ASUKA WINS!!
Winner: Asuka; NEW SmackDown Women’s Champion
The Empress finally has that belt for her own! Maybe it was because of the Baddest Woman’s assistance, but the throne still belongs to Asuka! Will Becky and Charlotte want after Asuka or Ronda come time for the Royal Rumble?
My Thoughts:
This was a very packed TLC, but sadly not all of it was what it could’ve been. First of all, I am very disappointed the Cruiserweight Championship was again demoted to Kickoff Show. Clearly Vince still doesn’t see the merit of that Division, if only because WWE Network rankings don’t really do it justice. That aside, it was a great match, but sadly it being demoted to Kickoff also meant the title wouldn’t change hands. Murphy likely moves on to Mustafa Ali or even Noam Dar as the next Face to face. Now the Kickoff Show did rightfully have that glorified “[x] on a pole match”. Elias VS Lashley should’ve been nothing more than a No DQ match where Lio’s interference and the guitar would still come into play.
Instead, they should’ve given that Ladder Match to Rollins VS Ambrose. As good as Rollins VS Ambrose was for a singles match, fans definitely wanted something more. Those “This is Boring!” chants certainly made it clear to me, at least. But either way, it made sense from Ambrose to win that title after being proven right. Perhaps the rematch happens at Royal Rumble, but even that would need something to make it different. And perhaps it’ll still come down to Renee Young getting off commentary to interfere in some way. Corey Graves certainly kept berating her on commentary, perhaps she’ll do something about it. Though, that does tread dangerously close to making Ambrose and Renee like a main roster version of Gargano and Candice.
The Mixed Match Challenge finals went exactly as expected, with FABULOUS Truth going over. In the end, MMC2 becomes far from what it could’ve been, and honestly I hope this is the last of it for some time. The SmackDown Tag Team title triple threat was incredible, though, as it always was going to be. I’m very surprised The Bar retains, but perhaps they and The Usos will have a 2v2 feud, or SAnitY returns as Faces to match size and strength. Though, if Vince McMahon is making a TV appearance, I fear a Shake-Up is coming… Hopefully nothing too much, because that would just mean ruining SmackDown talent on Raw. Hopefully Vince is just announcing the new Raw GM, now that Corbin is out. Maybe a certain WOKEN One?
And as we felt from last week’s Raw giving us a TLC match of Corbin VS Rollins, that was to make up for no real TLC Match of Corbin VS Strowman. But as a moment on the show goes, that was most of what I wanted. It was great for Finn to rally his troops against Corbin and for them to help Strowman dethrone Corbin. And Slater even settles his story by using his referee authority solely to stop Corbin. Strowman VS Lesnar is coming, and hopefully A) we’ll get a great match rather than #SuplexCitySpamming and B) Strowman will win. It has to be Strowman’s time or else WWE will have ruined him like so many others. Then Strowman can be our proper full-time monster champion and face whoever it is at Royal Rumble.
Finn VS McIntyre was good, but perhaps still lacking. Ziggler helping him was fitting per the story, and a Finn VS Ziggler program on the way to the Rumble should be good. Though, such a feud feels like a strange microcosm of what WWE does to the truly hot talent they have. The Tables match of Natty VS Ruby, and basically the entire Riott Squad, was good, and better than expected. It’s good story for Natty to win, especially with her own Ruby Riott table. The Chairs match could’ve been more brutal, but it seems not even four hours gives enough breathing room for Orton to really brutalize Mysterio. Mysterio wins and fast, which is fine, perhaps they’ll continue this towards the Rumble.
The WWE Championship was great, Bryan continues to be right at home as his new Heel self. I was surprised to see Bryan win, though, because there aren’t that many Faces on SmackDown ready for a title match. Jeff Hardy has Samoa Joe to deal with, and Rusev is only on United States Championship level right now. Andrade Almas has wanted something, but he’s too good as a Heel to take on this ultimate Heel in Bryan. Styles could always earn another shot, like a reversal of his feuds with Nakamura and Joe. If anything, this speaks to SmackDown’s one flaw of not building up their world title tier outside of the champion and challenger.
The Raw Women’s Championship was really good, Ronda and Nia looked to work together well here. Naturally Ronda wins, but it was good story all around for things to reference back to Survivor Series time. Becky gets back at Nia, but I really thought it was going to be Nia and Tamina interfering later. The Women’s TLC Triple Threat was amazing, and thankfully WWE knew to put this on as the main event. The Women’s (R)Evolution truly shines when WWE acknowledges the best thing going is a Women’s Championship story. There were so many great spots, and I suppose it keeps everyone strong if Ronda interferes. This really makes for some wild possibilities with The Rumble and Wrestlemania after. Maybe Becky wins the Rumble and choose Ronda to give us the Survivor Series match we wanted.
My Score: 8.1/10
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AEW will be a Mile High for FOUR HOURS!
AEW combines Dynamite and Collision into a massive FOUR HOUR Fyter Fest! With that, Kenny Omega defends the International Championship in a Fatal 4 Way! But will he still be the Best Bout Machine? Or will someone strike gold in Denver?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Dynamite
- Mark Briscoe VS Jon Moxley w/ The Death Riders; Moxley wins.
- Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa VS Julia Hart & Skye Blue; Toni & Mina win.
- Six Man Tag: La Faccion Ingobernable VS Komander, Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey; Komander, Knight & Bailey win.
- Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs; Hobbs wins.
- AEW International Championship Fatal 4 Way: Kenny Omega VS Brody King VS Claudio Castagnoli VS Mascara Dorada; Omega wins and retains the title.
Collision
- Will Ospreay VS Lio Rush w/ Action Andretti; Ospreay wins.
- FTR w/ Stokely Hathaway VS Atlantis Jr. y Templario; FTR wins.
- Six Man Tag: Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher & Hechicero w/ Don Callis VS Bandido & The Outrunners; Takeshita, Fletcher & Hechicero win.
- ROH World Television Championship Fatal 4 Way: Nick Wayne VS Sammy Guevara VS AR Fox VS Lee Johnson; Nick wins and retains the title.
- Thekla VS Lady Frost; Thekla wins.
- 8 Man Tag: Daniel Garcia & Paragon VS Lance Archer, Josh Alexander & Roppongi Vice; Garcia & Paragon win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Toni Storm arrives backstage.
The AEW Women’s World Champion sees the camera and tells Mercedes Mone through it, “You want me at All In? Well you got me! And tonight, you have a front row seat to my match right here in Denver. So bring a snack, and enjoy the elevation, for I am the next mountain you must climb. Until then, my tits will be tipped up and I am ready to tango!” Toni will team with Mina Shirakawa against Julia Hart & Sky Blue, will Fyter Fest be TIMELESS?
Tony Schiavone is in the ring.
He welcomes us to this FOUR HOUR Fyter Fest, and says let’s kick it off by welcoming out the Aerial Assassin, Will Ospreay! Denver fires up for Ospreay as he goes to the ring. Ospreay shakes hands with Schiavone, and Schiavone says last week after Dynamite, something occurred between him and Swerve. Footage plays of Ospreay confronting Swerve over this dream team drama and Swerve not wanting to work with Hangman Page when the bigger threat to AEW is the Death Riders. The confrontation turned physical and the two had to be separated. Schiavone points out Ospreay shouting, “Same team!” and how rough that got.
Ospreay says it is embarrassing. He never wants to fight Swerve like that, they’ve been friends for 12 years now. Now, it is not the brightest idea to try and get Swerve and Hangman on the same page, as they actually hate one another. But Ospreay just feels they’re not the enemy here. The enemy is Jon Moxley. The fans cheer that! Ospreay can’t help but think, if they could all put their differences aside for one night, one bloody night, they could retrieve the belt, and then kill each other! The fans also cheer that!
Ospreay brings up how Jon Moxley has said on TV, Moxley hates what AEW has become. Here’s an idea: piss off then! Because people like Ospreay, Hangman, Swerve, Toni Storm, Kenny Omega, they are why AEW has momentum again! The only reason AEW “sucks” right now is because Moxley is world champion! The fans cheer that, and they chant for Ospreay. Ospreay says he has given Hangman his word and his word means something. Ospreay will play a part in making sure that world title comes back. Last week, Ospreay asked Swerve, “Who’s the bigger threat? Hangman or the Death Riders?”
Ospreay is starting to wonder… Is Swerve a threat, as well? Hangman doesn’t want to see Swerve as champion, Swerve doesn’t want to see Hangman as champion. Ospreay can’t let that happen. So if Ospreay has to be the one to stop Swerve… Fans chant for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Ospreay tells them that if he doesn’t step in, Swerve ain’t got a house! But here is what happens. Ospreay wants Swerve to listen and listen clearly. Ospreay loves Swerve as a brother. Ospreay would take a bullet for Swerve. But before that, Ospreay would take a bullet for AEW! So next week, Summer Blockbuster, Ospreay is calling Swerve out! Ospreay VS Swerve 2!
And wait, what is CRU doing coming out here? Lio Rush & Action Andretti have mics, and Ospreay is confused. Action asks, “What’s wrong, Denver? You ain’t happy to see us?” The fans boo to show that they aren’t. Action tells “Mr. Bruv,” that this pow-wow he has with “Tommy Schiavone” is cute and all. The fans tell Action to STFU but Lio & Action laugh that off. Action tells Denver and all of Colorado to do them a favor and shut your mouths! Lio takes over by saying, “Ospreay, Ospreay, Ospreay! A true Brit! Ey, I love it, man, I do. It’s clear that these people love it, too. But listen, man. If there’s one thing that I know about Brits is that they like to talk a lot.
“And you out here doin ga lot of yappin’. Ey, Denver, we just got off a 14 hour flight from Japan, and my boy right here, Action, he chillin’ tonight. But me? I got a little bit of pent up anger and a point to prove. Because I personally think that the worst thing about AEW… is your dumbass!” The fans boo Lio and Ospreay says Lio has pent up anger, huh? Well, Ospreay would love to get that anger out. Tonight, we’re sold out, baby! The fans cheer that! Ospreay has his “fake tan” on, and his “crime fighting pants” upstairs! Anyone wanna see an Ospreay match tonight? The fans all cheer that! In that case, tonight for the Collision portion of this evening, Ospreay VS Lio is on!
The fans cheer again, and Ospreay reminds Swerve, “See you next week, sunshine!” The Aerial Assassin is ready, will he make the Man of the Hour a quick workout before visiting Swerve’s House in Portland?
Mark Briscoe VS Jon Moxley w/ The Death Riders!
The Sussex County Chicken admits he got caught last time, but he won’t let his children think he’s a quitter. You win some and you lose some, but you never quit! So now, Briscoe wants after something bigger than the win, the loss, or the title! Will the Maniac be ready to #ManUp for Fyter Fest?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “Briscoe! Briscoe!” The two circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Moxley digs his heels in but Briscoe turns it around. They go along the ropes, the ref counts, and Briscoe slowly lets off. The fans cheer, but then Moxley bails out and the fans boo. Moxley taunts Denver, goes to the apron, but Briscoe UPPERCUTS him down! Briscoe goes out to ROCK Mox, CHOP him, and then follows him again for another UPPERCUT! Briscoe has Mox against railing to rain down fists! The fans count to TEN and fire up! Moxley staggers away, Briscoe slides in, and then Moxley dodges to kick, CHOP, and ROCK Moxley!
Moxley kicks low, ROCKS Briscoe, then ROCKS him again. Moxley CHOPS Briscoe, the fans boo, but Moxley whips corner to corner. Briscoe goes up to FLYING FOREARM! Briscoe hops on for a SLEEPER! Moxley stays up, powers out, but Briscoe slides under to UPPERCUT! And CHOP! And HEADBUTT! Briscoe bumps Moxley off buckles, then UPPERCUTS! Briscoe runs, the fans fire up, but Moxley BOOTS Briscoe down! The fans boo but Moxley snarls as he storms up on Briscoe in the corner. Moxley CLAWS Briscoe’s face, the ref counts, and Moxley stops at 4. Moxley puts Briscoe through ropes while the fans chant, “Moxley Sucks!”
Moxley grinds Briscoe’s face with a forearm, then he stands on Briscoe’s back! Moxley CHOKES Briscoe like that, but he steps off as the ref counts 4. Moxley whips Briscoe corner to corner, LARIATS, then whips the other way. Briscoe goes up and out to SWAT a lariat! Briscoe RAMS Moxley, and the fans fire up as Briscoe DUMPS him out! Briscoe runs and WRECKS Moxley with a dropkick! The fans fire up but then Wheeler Yuta barks at Briscoe. Briscoe stomps Yuta’s hand! Briscoe runs, CANNONBALL FLOPS as Moxley dodges! Moxley steps into the ring to flex, and Marina distracts the ref so Yuta can POST Briscoe!
The fans boo but the Death Riders continue to get away with it all! The fans chant, “Yuta Sucks! Yuta Sucks!” Moxley goes outside, and we see Briscoe is busted open! Moxley wrenches Briscoe’s arm, drags him to sit in a chair, and Moxley rains down fists! The fans boo as Moxley goes after that forehead wound! The Maniac shows off the blood on his arm while Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Briscoe sputters and Yuta mockingly applauds. Doc Sampson checks Briscoe but Briscoe rises up. Briscoe fires forearms on Moxley over and over, but Moxley BITES the bloody forehead wound! Moxley ROCKS Briscoe, refreshes the ring count at 9, then puts Briscoe back in the ring. Moxley stalks Briscoe to a corner, digs his boots in, then drags Briscoe up to put in another corner. Moxley rains down fists again, and he goes past TEN, then CLAWS Briscoe’s forehead and eyes! The ref counts, Fyter Fest returns to single picture, and Moxley BITES Briscoe! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Moxley just brings Briscoe around.
Moxley whips and BACKDROPS Briscoe! Briscoe writhes, Moxley covers, TWO! Briscoe is tougher than that! The fans fire up as Briscoe rises, and he CHOPS, CHOPS, and fires a forearm! But Moxley fires shots in return! Moxley whips and BACKDROPS, but Briscoe flips through to land on his feet! Briscoe then REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUTS! And he CHOPS, UPPERCUTS, and CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! But Moxley shoots around, only for Briscoe to PELE! Moxley tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Briscoe builds speed! Briscoe DIVES! Down goes Moxley, right in front of commentary! Denver is thunderous as Briscoe stands on the desk!
Briscoe hurries to put Moxley in the ring and runs for a SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Moxley is also tougher than that, but Briscoe has the fans with him. Briscoe storms up on Moxley, eggs him on, and the forearms start flying! The fans boo Moxley and cheer Briscoe as they keep going again and again! Briscoe gets the edge, then ROCKS Moxley! But Moxley kicks and fires back! Kick, forearm, repeat! Moxley then whips, but Briscoe reverses to CHOP! And CHOP! Briscoe whips, Moxley reverses, but Briscoe FLYING FOREARMS! The fans fire up while both men go to corners. Briscoe runs corner to corner, but Moxley BOOTS him!
Moxley runs up, but Briscoe wrenches him to then reel him in for underhooks! The fans fire up but Moxley fights the lift! Moxley wrenches out to short arm LARIAT! Moxley drags Briscoe up and he underhooks, but Moxley wrenches out to short arm LARIAT in return! The fans fire up and Briscoe points to Heaven! Briscoe climbs up the corner, FORGGY-BOW into body scissors! REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Moxley has Briscoe caught like last week, but Briscoe fights around and pries the scissors open. But Moxley shifts to the ARMBAR!! Briscoe kicks his way around, and finds the ROPEBREAK!! The ref counts, Moxley lets go at 4.
Moxley stalks Briscoe to the apron, kicks him to the floor, and then distracts the ref! Yuta hammerlocks Briscoe to RAM Briscoe into steel steps! The fans boo but Marina puts Briscoe in the ring. The fans tell Yuta off but Moxley is on Briscoe. Briscoe fireman’s carries! ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! The fans fire up and Briscoe reels Moxley in! JAY DRILLER!! Moxley flops over but Briscoe can’t make the cover! Briscoe crawls his way over and covers, TWO!!! Moxley survives but Briscoe hauls Moxley to the top rope. Briscoe CHOPS Moxley on the back! And then torture rack with the straitjacket, but Moxley slips free!
Moxley WRINGS the arm out, then CURB STOMPS!! The fans boo but Moxley goes back for the BULLY CHOKE!! Briscoe endures, Moxley slips around, SLEEPER! Briscoe fights up, pushes off a corner and has a cover, TWO?!?! Moxley escapes, and he still has the sleeper! Moxley has a back mount and he smothers Briscoe! The fans boo and blame the ref, but Briscoe is OUT! Moxley wins!!
Winner: Jon Moxley, by submission
Another showdown, another referee stoppage, because Briscoe doesn’t quit! Even 3v1 with The Problem & The Decoder ringside, Briscoe pushed Moxley. But will anyone take that AEW World Championship from “The One True King” when he always has his pawns with him?
Mercedes Mone heads to the ring!
Denver is torn as The CEO, the 2025 Women’s Owen Hart Cup Champion, and the #1 contender to the AEW Women’s World Champion, heads for commentary. She’s ready to watch Toni Storm up close and personal, but will she be able to only watch the match?
Fyter Fest returns, and Mone says she has a table for one! The AEW ring crew brings her a table, as well as a steak dinner with wine! The privileges of being The CEO, it seems.
Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa VS Julia Hart & Skye Blue!
Timeless Toni & #MinaNow are reunited, but so are the Princess of the Black Throne and the Chicago Skye. Which pair of besties will best the other?
The teams sort out, Skye starts against Mina, and they run up. Mina dodges Skye’s boot to fire off forearm after forearm! Mina whips, Skye reverses, but Mina dodges to then ROCK Skye from the apron! Mina goes up and FLYING CHUCKS! Mina runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then tilt-o-whirls for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans cheer, Mina tags Toni, and now they fire up! Toni & Mina double whip to DOUBLE ELBOW, and then they set up so Mina can pommel horse off Toni and SPLASH Skye! Toni covers, ONE!! Skye is tougher than that, but Toni gives her a BACKBREAKER! We glimpse Mone sipping the red wine while Toni covers, TWO!
Toni drags Skye up to snap suplex! Tag to Mina, Mina stomps Skye, and Mina dragon sleepers Skye to inverted suplex! Skye lands out, CLUBS Mina down, then drags her up to whip her to the corner. Skye handsprings and FOREARMS! Tag to Julia and she runs side to side, ELBOW! Julia brings Mina around, whips her to a corner, but Mina reverses. Mina runs in, but Julia goes up and catches her into a TARANTULA! The fans are torn but the ref counts, and Julia lets Mina go at 4. Mone takes a selfie while Skye YANKS Toni off the apron! The fans boo but Skye THROWS Toni into the barriers!
Mone smiles and sips her wine while Skye & Julia get Mina up. ASSISTED URENAGE! Julia & Skye stand over Mina to soak up the heat, and Mone tells Toni she is pathetic, but Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Luther fans Toni while Julia covers Mina, TWO! Julia DRIBBLES Mina off the mat, then covers, TWO! Mina stays in this but Julia stays on her with a whip. Julia runs and LARIATS in the corner, tags Skye, and Skye digs her boots in. The ref counts, Skye steps off, and then Skye drags Mina up to snap suplex. Cover, TWO! Skye frowns and we see Toni flop onto the apron. Mone enjoys her steak while the fans rally. Skye BLASTS Toni off the apron, then drags Mina up and over. Skye bumps Mina off buckles, Julia goes to choke Mina but the ref has his eye on her. Skye tags Julia, and Mone taunts Toni while Julia & Skye double whip Mina for DOUBLE ELBOWS!
Julia pushes Mina to a cover, TWO! Julia is annoyed but Mone seems to be enjoying the show. Julia drags Mina up to snap suplex, then she covers, TWO! Mina stays in this, but Skye wants after Tin! Toni BOOTS Skye away, but then Skye DECKS Toni! Mone pretends to be stunned, and Skye CHOPS Toni against barriers! Luther dabs the sweat from Toin’s brow but Julia has Mina in a chinlock. Mina fights up, fires body shots, and then ROCKS Julia! Julia KNEES low, whips, and ELBOWS Mina down! Cover, TWO! The Fighting Gravure Idol shows her grit but Julia whips her to a corner. Julia runs in to LARIAT, then tags Skye.
Skye brings Mina out to bump off buckles, then brings her in for a NECKBREAKER! Fyter Fest returns to single picture as Skye covers, TWO! Mina toughs it out but Skye tags Julia in. They mug Mina, but the fans rally as Toni rises again. Mone is annoyed by that, and Mina turns things around on Julia! Mina fires forearms in a corner and the fans fire up! But Julia wrenches Mina to knuckle lock, and Skye again BLASTS Toni! Julia goes Old School for the AX HANDLE! Julia runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT Mina, and Skye adds a PENALTY KICK! Julia covers, TONI BREAKS IT! The fans fire up but Skye is after Toin!
Toni gest around Skye to SAIDO! Julia wrenches Toni for an STO! But Mina ROLLING ELBOWS! Julia ducks the uraken to THROW Mina down by her hair! The fans boo but Julia CHOPS Mina and puts her up top. Julia ROCKS Mina, climbs up, but the fans rally harder. Mina ROCKS Julia, she drops back, and the fans fire up! FLYING SLINGBLADE! Both women are down, the fans rally up, and Mone grows frustrated. Hot tags to Skye and Toni! Toni runs and SHOTGUNS Skye down! And SHOTGUNS again! And then she ducks ‘n’ dodges to THESZ PRESS! The fans fire up for those fast hands!
Toni roars and beats her chest before she gives Skye a SKY HIGH! Julia runs in but Mina intercepts with an URAKEN! Mina & Toni embrace each other, but Julia & Skye block the kiss with waistlocks! But Toni & Mina standing switch! Julia & Skye grab for each other, but the GERMAN SUPLEXES throw them away! Mina & Toni stand, and instead of kissing, they shimmy and shake! They run to STEREO HIP ATTACK Julia & Skye! Then they trade, HIP ATTACKS the other way! Toni hauls Skye up, for a TCM HOLD!! Skye TAPS, Toni & Mina win!
Winners: Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa, by submission
The Toni Classic Move ruins Mone’s appetite. But trying to belittle Toni as dinner theater backfires, Toni takes Mone’s steak and EATS IT! Will Toni derail the Money Train and taste sweet victory in Texas? Or will The CEO serve up bitter defeat and once again become #FourBeltsMone?
Backstage interview with Will Ospreay.
Lexy Nair is with the Aerial Assassin and brings up his match with Lio Rush for later tonight. It is also official: Ospreay VS Swerve for the Summer Blockbuster! But before Ospreay can say anything about it, MJF interrupts. The Scumbag says hi to “Billy Boy” and Ospreay asks what Max wants. MJF says it isn’t what he wants so much as it is what Ospreay needs to understand. MJF is here to help! Ospreay needs to stay out of Swerve’s business with The Cowboy. If Ospreay takes Swerve out when Swerve would take out Hangman, then Hangman’s chances of winning the world title drastically improve.
And to make matters worse, if Ospreay actually manages to unite them, well then… That makes Hangman a shoe-in to win that world title. And last MJF checked, maybe Ospreay forgot after getting knocked out, but Ospreay can’t beat Hangman. If Hangman wins the world title, Ospreay never will. Swerve and Hangman, they’re animals. And what do you do with animals? You let them eat each other. Ospreay “thanks” MJF for that advice, does he have any more? Because Ospreay has a match to get ready for. But of course MJF is only thinking about himself in this. Ospreay is thinking about AEW. Ospreay understands what MJF is really doing, too.
MJF doesn’t want Hangman to win the AEW World Championship because MJF stands no chance of beating Hangman, even on MJF’s best day. See you later, mate. But MJF asks how Ospreay’s son, Harry, is doing. Ospreay grabs MJF by his sleazy neck, but MVP steps in. And with MVP come Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin. Ospreay backs off, MVP has MJF settle down, and MVP says the Hurt Syndicate has business elsewhere tonight. But good luck in your match, Will. The Hurt Syndicate heads out, but Lashley makes sure to fix Ospreay’s shirt for him. Will Ospreay be able to focus after MJF pushed his buttons?
The Hurt Syndicate heads to the ring!
Denver fires up as MVP, MJF, Shelton Benjamin, and their hometown hero, Bobby Lashley, all enter together, unified after the big win at Double or Nothing. The fans chant for “Bobby! Bobby!” and even “Shelton! Shelton!” but then they boo MJF! MVP has the mic to say, “Attention AEW viewing audience: this is an official announcement from the Hurt Syndicate. Now before I go any further, I would like to address my brother, Roberto… You used to live in the Mile High City.” The fans cheer that! MVP says he has to ask: Now that Lashley lives in Texas, what is his opinion of Denver?
Lashley holds up his hand and gives a thumbs… DOWN! The fans boo but MVP says that’s classic! That is why The All Mighty left Colorado! But to business, this is AEW, where the best wrestle! And MVP stands with the greatest tag team to ever exist in the history of this sport! You could put together a dream team then, now, from this company, from another company, from the UNIVERSE, and they couldn’t take the titles from the waists of these two MEGA stars! So MVP must ask: If this is where the best wrestle, where are the best tag teams to challenge the champions?! Why is everyone so absolutely terrified of the Standard of Excellence & The All Mighty?
They’re in your imaginations, because they don’t exist! There is no one, and MVP will say that again, there is no one capable of beating these two for the titles! And with that business done, MVP wants the fans to show respect to the young genius that is Maxwell Jacob Friedman. MJF thanks Montel for that, and says he’d appreciate silence while he speaks. So rude. But as these “dumb shmucks” already know, MJF wants gold, just like his best friends have! So he wants back the AEW World Championship. Which means like all the marks in the back, MJF will have to wrestle more. He’ll get over it.
But that means MJF is aiming for Mexico. The fans chant for MJF to shut up but MVP tells them to respect MJF! MJF tells fans he is not going to shut up so just stop it. Now apparently, the countrymen of Mexico believe their top guy is Mistico. Mistico’s country believes Mistico is the best int he world. But that can’t be true, because MJF is the best. The best wrestler in the world doesn’t hail from Mexico. He hails from the only country that’s worth a damn, the United States of America! Now, Mistico, when MJF stepped foot in Mistico’s quaint little country, MJF sold out little Arena Mexico! Facts! In fact, MJF is the youngest foreigner to ever do so.
And do the fans know why MJF was able to do that? It is because unlike all of these poorers, he is a MEGA STAR! Don’t believe him? Happy Gilmore 2 comes out July 25th! Now, Mistico might think he is a lucha libre legend, but what MJF thinks is that he is just a big fish in a small, stinky pond. But hey, MJF is feeling philanthropic! Not that any of this morons watching know what that word means. Just google it. But next week, MJF will watch Mistico’s match for Summer Blockbuster. And if MJF feels Mistico is worthy, then maybe MJF will let Mistico wrestle him at Grand Slam: Mexico. Because when it comes to the Hurt Syndicate, it ain’t personal. It’s just business!
The fans are torn, but wait! Here comes “Speedball” Mike Bailey and his team for tonight, Komander & Kevin Knight! They want their trios match already, but Komander also has a mic. MVP says look! It’s White Sho Nuff, Bruce Leroy and the Blue Power Ranger! What’s going on here? MJF asks what they want! Komander tells MJF that he disrespected Mistico, he disrespected lucha libre, and that means he disrespected Komander! But just so you know, MJF, everything that came out of your mouth is utter trash! Do not insult lucha libre, cabron! MJF may not understand that but he knows it wasn’t nice.
The fans rally for lucha, but now Bailey takes the mic to tell MJF off in German! But Bailey says if the Hurt Syndicate wants the best, then standing before them is a trio of international killers! MVP laughs, but Knight says hey, whoa. MJF may not be cultured, unseasoned, and he might not understand what Komander & Bailey said, but Knight will keep it short and simple for his stupid ass: Hurt Syndicate, they could get it popping tonight in the Mile High City! MVP says wait, they want a match tonight with the Hurt Syndicate? They want it here? That’s what they want?! The fans cheer, so MVP says, “Absolutely not. You guys haven’t earned it.”
The Hurt Syndicate exit the ring and MVP says if they’d like an opportunity to stand against the tag team champions, impress them by earning it. The fans tell the Syndicate that they are cowards, and then La Faccion Ingobernable makes their way out! El Toro Blanco and Lashley lock eyes for just a moment. Will Komander & #JetSpeed impress the champs? Or will it be LFI that goes for the AEW World Tag Team Championships?
Six Man Tag: La Faccion Ingobernable VS Komander, Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey!
The trios sort out, and we start with Rush and Knight. Knight runs up, Rush dodges and HEADBUTTS! Bailey jumps in and BOOTS Rush! Mortos WHEEL KICKS Bailey! Komander DROPKICKS Mortos! Dralistico DREAMCAST KICKS Komander! They all go outside, they brawl, and the fans fire up as Rush sends Knight into railing and Dralistico sends Komander into the desk! Rush grabs a bottle, but Knight ducks so that water goes splashing elsewhere! Knight CHOPS Rush, Rush SLAPS Knight! Mortos has Bailey but Bailey fires CHOPS! Dralistico SMACKS Komander off barriers, Rush SMACKS Knight off the desk!
Bailey CHOPS away on Mortos, Dralistico POSTS Komander, Bailey fires LIGHTNING KICKS and the ENZIGIRI! Mortos staggers away, Rush SMACKS Knight off the desk again, then sends him into railing! Rush wants his green cable but Bailey snatches it! Bailey ROCKS Rush, Rush DECKS Bailey! Rush SAMCKS Knight off the desk again, puts him in the ring, and Dralistico whips Komander. Komander reverses and Dralistico hits barriers! Rush has Knight on the apron but Knight slingshots in and arm-drags Rush away! Bailey is in and he CHOPS Rush in the corner! Knight LARIATS! Komander gets a boost to DROPKICK Rush down low!
The fans fire up and Knight covers, TWO! Rush is tougher than that, but Knight drags Rush up. Tag to Bailey, he CHOPS Rush! Bailey KICKS away on Rush, the fans duel, and Bailey snapmares Rush for a basement DROPKICK! The fans rally, Bailey drags Rush up, and Bailey KICKS Rush against ropes! Bailey whips, Rush reverses, and Mortos gets a cheap shot in! Bailey ROCKS Mortos for that, KICKS Dralistico for good measure, but Rush DECKS Bailey! Mortos y Dralistico BLAST Knight & Komander! The ref reprimands but Mortos whips Bailey to a corner for a SPLASH! Dralistico adds a SPLASH! Rush adds a SPLASH!
They snapmare Bailey for a TRIPLE BASEMENT DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Bailey sputters. Rush y Dralistico stand Bailey up, and Dralistico CHOPS! Rush CHOPS! Rush feeds Bailey to Mortos, he trophy lifts, and LFI help! They carry Bailey around to then SUPER LAWN DART him onto Knight & Komander! Denver is thunderous as LFI raise the fist, and Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Komander, Knight & Bailey stir, Rush goes out to stomp Bailey and stand him up. Rush ROCKS Bailey, puts him in the ring, then gest on the desk to fire Denver up more. Mortos stomps away on Bailey! The ref reprimands, Mortos backs off, and Rush kicks Bailey around. Rush drags Bailey up to CLUB and BODY SHOT! Tag to Mortos, he CLUBS Bailey down, then he drag Bailey back up. Mortos snapmares for the NECK TWIST! Cover, ONE! Bailey toughs it out but Mortos clamps on with a chinlock. Mortos traps the arms so he can fishhook Bailey’s mouth! The ref counts, Mortos stops, and he tags Dralistico.
LFI mugs Bailey, Dralistico snapmares Bailey to run and basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Dralistico clamps onto Bailey with a CAMEL CLUTCH! Bailey endures, Dralistico lets go, and he tags Mortos. Mortos storms up to stomp Bailey’s toes! Mortos drags Bailey up, puts him on the ropes, and SMACKS him down! Mortos whips Bailey into Rush’s BOOT! Mortos hits the BACKSTABBER, Dralistico goes up to add a DOUBLE STOMP! Mortos then runs to FLYING FOREARM! Cover, Knight breaks it! Mortos snarls and he stalks Bailey to ropes. LFI CHOKES Bailey on those ropes, but they stop as the ref counts.
Mortos argues with the ref, but Rush just CHOKES Bailey more! Fyter Fest returns to single picture and the fans rally. Mortos drags Bailey up, tags Dralistico, and they double whip. Bailey handsprings, LFI dodges, but Bailey sends Dralistico into Mortos! Bailey then dodges Mortos to hot tag Komander! The fans fire up as Komander GAMANGIRIS Mortos! Then he uses Mortos to go up and FLYING DDT Dralistico! Komander tilt-o-whirls on Mortos, DEJA VU into a POISON RANA! The fans are thunderous as Komander fakes Rush out and rolls back to MOONSAULT on Dralistico! Cover, TWO!
Komander whips Dralistico, Dralistico reverses, but Komander goes up, up, and over! Thigs keep moving, Dralistico dodges to springboard and FLYING DESTROYER!! Both men are down and they crawl for their corners! Hot tags to Rush and Knight! The fans fire up again as Knight and Rush fire forearm for forearm! Rush CHOPS, but Knight just roars! Knight CHOPS, Rush CHOPS, repeat! The fans “WOO~” with every CHPO, then Knight CLUBS away on Rush! Knight stomps Rush, runs, but Rush dodges to SLAP Knight! And CHOP! Rush dodges, and ROLLING ELBOWS! Knight sputters to a corner and the fans fire up!
Rush stomps away on Knight, scuffs him with his boot, then goes too the far corner! Rush runs back in, but he fakes the dropkick to BOOT Knight in the face! The fans cheer and Rush rolls back to tranquilo! Dralistico joins in with raising the fist, and Rush has the fans dueling. Rush shouts at Knight, runs in, but into a scoop and BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Rush survives and Knight grows frustrated. Knight drags Rush up, Rush JUMP KNEES Knight, then tags Mortos. Mortos SMACKS Knight down! LFI stomps away on Knight but the ref reprimands! Bailey and Komander get in, but they get stomped, too!
LFI soak up the cheers and jeers, then they each bring a man up and in. But Knight, Komander & Bailey all break free, TRIPLE DROPKICKS send LFI out! The fans fire up as now Komander & JetSpeed all FLY! TRIPLE TOPE CONJILO!! The fans are thunderous and Knight puts Mortos in. Tag to Komander while the fans cheer on “A E DUB! A E DUB!” Komander climbs, Knight & Bailey hold Mortos up, and Komander tightrope walks to then jump and flip into position! JetSpeed give him a boost for the CODE RED!! Cover, TWO!! Mortos survives, Dralistico y Rush rise, and Bailey runs up. Dralistico DUMPS Bailey out with a hip toss!
Rush SUPERKICKS Knight down, then LFI regroup. “This is Awesome!” as LFI whip, drop down, hurdle, and then Rush SNAP GERMANS Komander! Mortos pops Komander up for a SAMOAN DROP! Then a feed to Dralistico for the FLYING CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! Cover, KNIGHT BREAKS IT! Mortos drags Komander up, suplexes, but Komander slips free! Hot tag to Bailey! Bailey dodges Mortos to tilt-o-whirl, wheelbarrow, and victory roll! Dralistico breaks it! Komander runs up, Dralistico puts Komander on the rope and CHOPS, but Komander BODY SCISSOR THROWS Dralistico out! Bailey PENALTY KICKS Mortos!
Bailey then sets up, STANDING MOONSAULT KNEE DROP! Cover, Rush DROPKICKS Bailey down! Rush ROCKS Knight, runs, but Knight DROPKICKS Rush! Knight drags Rush out of the ring, but Mortos LARIATS Bailey inside-out! Rush is sent into steel steps but Mortos hauls Bailey up. Bailey slips free of the bomb to THRUST KICK Mortos! He gives Knight the boost, FLYING LARIAT! Knight tags in, Bailey aims at Mortos! TIME ADVENTURE!! Komander tightrope walks, to SPACE MAN MOONSAULT Rush y Dralistico!! The fans are thunderous and Knight is up top! MOTHERSHIP U F O!! Cover, JetSpeed wins!!
Winners: Komander, Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey, by pinfall
An epic battle with LFI and an epic victory, does this earn Knight & Bailey a chance at the Hurt Syndicate? MVP does lead the group back on stage and says give it up for these guys! It is impressive, given how JetSpeed was getting their asses kicked for about 10 minutes. But they had the temerity to pull that win off and that counts for a lot. But y’know what? MVP says they HAVE won their prize! Next week, JetSpeed VS Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley AND MJF in a Trios Match! The beautiful part of that is, they get a preview of that ass whooping right now! The fans are torn as Lashley & Shelton storm in, but Knight & Bailey are right on them!
Lashley & Shelton shove them away, but then JetSpeed dodges, and they DOUBLE SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as then they DOUBLE SUPERKICK again! And then DOUBLE DROPKICK! Lashley & Shelton tumble out, and NOW MJF is here! But they send him into Komander’s MISSILE DROPKICK! The Hurt Syndicate regroups on the outside, only to turn around into TRIPLE PLANCHAS!! The fans fire up as the Hurt Syndicate gets humiliated! But will they make sure to hurt Knight, Bailey & Komander next week at the Summer Blockbuster?
Backstage interview with Daniel Garcia & Paragon.
Alicia Atout is with Red Death as he stands beside Adam Cole, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly. Cole asked for this time, so the floor is his. Cole appreciates Garcia for meeting them, and knows they’ve had their differences. But Cole would like to think there is also a mutual respect. More importantly, they can’t stand the Don Callis Family. Cole got an idea: Later tonight, the four of them take on any four Don Callis Family members, and together, Garcia & Paragon can teach them a lesson. What does he say? Garcia says yes, there is respect here. But there are a lot of things Garcia wants. Right now, getting his hands on the Callis Family is number one. See you out there.
They all fist bump and Garcia heads out. Will Garcia help Cole, Roddy & Kyle humble Callis and his pack of jackals? Or are they more like lambs to the slaughter?
Backstage interview with The Patriarchy.
Lexy Nair is now with Christian Cage, “Mother” Shayna, and Nick Wayne. She welcomes them back to Fyter Fest, and notes Nick Wayne’s tremendous showing in his first Best of the Super Juniors tournament. Christian says first thing’s first, Denver, he realizes the thin air up here cuts off the oxygen to their brains, so it gives a great excuse for them all to not be intelligent. But even they have to be smart enough to know that when The Patriarch appears, you sit down and shut your mouths while he conducts his business!
But Lexy is right, Nick had a great showing in NJPW BOSJ. But he didn’t win the tournament. Nick did have a grueling schedule of 14 matches in 22 days. But those are no excuse. Right, Nick? That kind of schedule would’ve earned anyone else a night off. But Nick is not just anybody! Nick is the (adopted) son of Christian Cage! Nick is the ROH World Television Champion! And tonight, they will keep this momentum going. Nick defends his title here tonight in Denver! Nick says great. Christian did this to him before he left, and it was light work for him. Well, Nick didn’t let Christian finish.
The stakes are a bit higher tonight. Not only will Nick be defending that title, it will be in a Fatal 4 Way! Now, Shayna, let’s go find a place to lie down- Oh, uh, well, no, they should actually watch this one. But don’t worry, Nick, Kip’s also got an even bigger surprise for you. What could that mean? And can The Prodigy prove himself once again by overcoming the odds?
Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS ???
Platinum Max is back at it again… He tells Colorado, “You are lookin’ live at the Best Wrestler Alive!” The fans are a bit torn on that as Caster holds up his diploma. Caster brings out another piece of paper and says it is a petition acknowledging that Caster is, in fact, the Best Wrestler Alive! Mr. Referee, you need to sign it! The fans boo, but Caster hands the paper over and even adds a pen. The ref is confused as to why, and Caster says surely all the Maximaniacs here in the Mile High City wanna do one thing and one thing only, and that’s chant his name! Caster says here goes!
“Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive! Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive! Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive!” The fans seem to go along with it, and Caster says he’ll be honest, that was still bad. He takes his documentation back from the ref and says tonight is the return of the five minute open challenge! Put five minutes on the clock! DUN DUN, it’s up! Now let’s see who can survive five with the Best Wrestler Alive! The fans cheer as POWERHOUSE HOBBS is here! Caster freaks out as now he must face one-third of The Opps! Hobbs isn’t even in his singlet, he just wants to fight!
The fans chant “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Hobbs rips his shirt off! The bell rings, Caster runs up, and Hobbs CLOBBERS him! Caster flounders around, the fans cheer, and Hobbs runs up to SPLASH! “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” echoes out as Hobbs LARIATS again and again! Hobbs winds up, runs up, but Caster POKES Hobbs in the eyes! Caster goes up, up, and leaps, but into Hobbs’ arms! The fans tell Caster he messed up! URENAGE!! Cover, Hobbs wins!
Winner: “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs, by pinfall
In just 49 SECONDS, Hobbs puts Caster away! Will Caster finally reconsider this Open Challenge series?
AEW International Championship Fatal 4 Way: Kenny Omega VS Brody King VS Claudio Castagnoli VS Mascara Dorada!
The Cleaner from Canada, the King of Death from the United States, the Swiss Cyborg, and the Golden Mask of Mexico. A truly international assortment will battle over this title for this Dynamite main event, and only one can come away the champion! Who will defy the odds and strike gold in Denver?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly the Best Bout Machine!
The bell rings and the fans fire up, but then Claudio goes right after Omega! The fans boo as Claudio fires off on Omega in the corner, but Brody CLUBS Claudio! Brody fires hands on Claudio, Dorada just watches, but then he joins in and helps mug Claudio. Dorada & Brody double whip Claudio to a corner, then they send Omega in! Omega ELBOWS Claudio! Brody whips Dorada and Dorada rolls to then CYCLONE SPLASH! Brody runs up and LARIATS Claudio! Then feed to Dorada’s SUPERKICK! Brody adds a ROLLING ELBOW! Omega adds the SLAM DUNK BULLDOG! The fans fire up while Claudio bails out!
Brody barks, the fans join in, and now three men circle. Omega and Dorada agree to kick Brody! They CLUB and ROCK Brody, then they double whip. Brody breaks the double lariat, but Dorada & Omega avoid lariats! They dropkick the legs out, then SUPERKICK DROPKICK COMBO! Brody tumbles out now, and Omega runs up to the ropes. Claudio runs away to deny the Plancha and fans boo. Dorada trips Omega, things speed up, and Omega hurdles. Dorada corkscrew flips over Omega, runs back in, but Omega bypasses. Dorada handsprings, Omega dodges, and the fans cheer this standoff!
Dorada and Omega shake hands, but Claudio CLOBBERS them both! The fans boo again as Claudio stomps them, but Brody CLUBS Claudio! Brody KNEES and whips Claudio, but Claudio grabs ropes. So Brody LARIATS Claudio and himself up and out of the ring! Omega aims again, and he PLANCHAS onto Claudio! The fans fire up and now Dorada FLIES to hit Brody! The fans fire up with Dorada as he rises up, and then he lines up another shot. Dorada runs in, but Brody TOSSES him over barriers! Claudio FLAPJACKS Omega onto barriers! Claudio UPPERCUTS Brody, Brody ROCKS Claudio, and they brawl!
Claudio BITES Brody’s forehead, a very Moxley like move! The fans boo but Claudio soaks up that heat. He makes Brody take a seat, then runs in, but Brody ROCKS him! Brody makes Claudio take a seat and the fans bark for this hellhound! Brody runs in, but Dorada leaps! Brody catches him, to POWERBOMB him onto Claudio! And now he CROSSBODIES them both against the barriers! Omega runs up, gets around Brody, and SNAP DRAGON SUPLEXES to the floor! Brody sputters and the fans are thunderous as Omega goes into the ring. Brody crawls, as does Claudio, and the Terminator Drums start up.
Omega builds speed and he FLIES! Down go both Claudio and Brody and Denver fires up! Omega high-fives the front row while Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Omega drags Claudio up and into the ring, brings him up, and CLUBS him on the neck. Claudio goes to ropes, Omega fires body shots, and then a CHOP! Omega stalks Claudio to another corner, CLUBS him again, then CHOPS him again! Claudio goes to a third corner, Omega whips but Claudio blocks! Claudio pokes Omega in the eyes! Claudio scoops for a BACKBREAKER! And then hits another BACKBREAKER! And another! Claudio drops Omega to DROPKICK Brody off the apron! Dorada runs up but Claudio UPPERCUTS him! Claudio gives Dorada a BARRIER BACKBREAKER! Then he whips Brody into the steel steps!
Claudio soaks up the heat while he paces around the outside. Claudio steps in, stalks Omega, and he clamps on a chinlock. Omega endures as Claudio grinds him down, then fights up to his feet. Omega fires body shots, breaks free, then runs the ropes, only to get caught into the chinlock! Claudio has almost a sleeper now as he sits Omega down. Omega still fights, still endures, and once again rises up. Omega JAWBREAKERS free! Brody is there to get Claudio at the ropes! Brody BEATS THE WAR DRUM! Omega runs up, Claudio slips away and Omega BLASTS Brody! Claudio reels Omega in for a BIG back suplex!
Claudio goes outside just to whip Dorada into the side of the stage! Claudio then hurries into the ring to ELBOW DROP on Omega! Fyter Fest returns to single picture while Claudio clamps on another chinlock. The fans rally for Omega as he fights up and fires more body shots. Omega fires forearms, then JABS! JABS! Claudio KNEES low! Claudio whips, Omega reverses and fireman’s carries! “YOU! CAN’T! ESCAPE!” ROLLING SENTON but Omega has to catch his breath. MOONSAULT, but onto knees! Claudio runs and RAMS Omega in the corner! And RAMS, RAMS, and RAMS! The fans boo but Claudio runs up, only for Omega to flip up and over!
Omega rolls, ducks a lariat and hits the SNAP DRAGON! Dorada is back, but Omega ducks his lariat to SNAP DRAGON! Brody is back, and busted open on his eyebrow. Omega ducks another lariat, but Brody fights the full nelson! Brody arm-drags free and LARIATS in the corner! Dorada returns and runs up, but Brody pops him up to a fireman’s carry! The fans bark as Brody marches around, CORNER DEATH VALLEY onto Omega! The fans fire up for that crash, but Claudio is back. Claudio dodges Brody to POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Claudio seethes! The fans rally as Claudio looks to Omega.
Claudio runs in, Omega BOOTS him away, but Claudio scoops! Omega slips free, and BLINDSIDE WHEEL KICKS! Claudio is in the corner now, and Omega runs in for a BLINDSIDE V-TRIGGER! The fans fire up and Omega brings Claudio to the top rope. Omega climbs, but Brody CLUBS Omega! Brody brings Omega down to CHOP, then Brody goes up after Claudio! Brody CLUBS away on Claudio, hoists him up, but Claudio fires body shots! The fans bark, Omega DOUBLE CHOPS Brody! Omega manages an Electric Chair Lift with Brody!? Brody fires hands, but Claudio is up! UPPERCUT DOOMSDAY DEVICE!! Cover, Omega CHOPS Claudio!
The fans rally while those three men are down. Claudio brings Omega up, but Dorada springboards in! MISSILE DROPKICK for Omega! Claudio TOSSES Dorada, TOSSES Omega, then gets a wild idea. Claudio goes up the corner! But Brody CLUBS Claudio first! Brody brings Claudio around and to the very top rope! Claudio fights with body shots, and he SUPER GOURD BUSTERS Brody! Claudio adjusts, but Dorada uses Brody as a launchpad! Dorada is up top with Claudio, to then SUPER STEINER Claudio onto Brody! Cover on Brody, TWO!! Brody survives and a V-TRIGGER knocks Dorada into the corner!
The fans are thunderous and Omega takes aim at Claudio! BANG, and Omega runs to V-TRIGGER!! Omega brings Dorada around and Electric Chair Lifts! Dorada fights that and POISON-RANAS! Brody DISCUS LARIATS Dorada inside-out! Claudio LARIATS Brody, but Brody stays up! Brody roars, the fans are with him, and Brody LARIATS!! Cover, TWO!! Claudio survives and the fans are thunderous! We now bridge from Dynamite’s time into Collision’s time as the fans chant for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” Brody and Claudio stand to trade forearms back and forth! “This is Awesome!” as the UPPERCUTS and forearms keep going!
Brody fires a flurry of forearms, but Dorada springboards in! Brody & Claudio catch him, pop him up, but Dorada lands out! Dorada ducks the haymakers to pop up and RANA Brody! Claudio BOOTS Dorada, trips Brody, and Claudio SWINGS! The fans are thunderous again as Claudio gets FIVE before Dorada DROPKICKS Brody! Dorada covers, but Claudio DOUBLE STOMPS it apart! Claudio TOSSES Dorada, drags Omega up and TOSSES him! Claudio reels Brody in, GOTCH NEUTRALIZER!! Cover, OMEGA BREAKS IT!! The fans are loving this as Omega has Claudio! Omega full nelsons Claudio, but Dorada hurries in!
Claudio BACKDROPS Dorada, but Dorada uses that to sunset flip Omega! Claudio ghost pins Dorada, TWO! Dorada dodges Claudio, SUPERKICKS Omega, then runs. Claudio whips him but Dorada flips over the dropdown! And he rolls back, but Claudio flips him! Dorada lands out, runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then tilt-o-whirl RANAS! The fans are thunderous as Dorada hurries to a corner. Dorada climbs, springboards, and FLYING RANAS!! Cover, OMEGA BREAKS IT! The champion keeps this going for more his own sake, but Dorada SUPERKICKS him! Dorada has Claudio but Claudio UPPERCUTS him down!
Claudio runs, but Dorada MONKEY FLIPS him up and out! The fans fire up as Dorada climbs! From the second rope, SHOOTING STAR ATTACK!! The fans are thunderous as Dorada slides into the ring, dodges Omega, and FOSBURY FLOPS onto Brody!! The fans can’t believe Dorada is doing this, and he GAMANGIRIS Omega! Dorada goes up, up, and FLYING RAN- NO! Omega stops that and pops Dorada around! ONE WINGED ANGEL!!! Cover, OMEGA WINS!!!
Winner: Kenny Omega, by pinfall (still AEW International Champion)
No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, this was an instant classic! Omega finds a way to win, but who will be next for- WAIT! Kazuchika Okada is here! The fans fire up as the AEW Continental Champion is here! The Rainmaker makes his way to the ring in a golden paisley suit, and he is face to face with his old rival once again. They each show off their belts while the fans lose their minds! They get chippy already, and then they start throwing forearms! Omega still has fight enough to hammer away on the Rainmaker! But Okada BODY BLOWS! The fans boo, but Okada drags Omega up to waistlock.
Okada ripcords, RAIN- NO, Omega boots the lariat, and he hoists Okada up! ONE WINGED- NO, Okada flails free and runs away with his belt! The fans boo, but clearly these two are still gravitating towards each other. When and where will we see these two add a new chapter to their storied rivalry?
Ricochet speaks.
“That’s correct. You people at home will have the pleasure of viewing four hours of AEW because tonight is Fyter Fest. That means a lot of talent will be competing tonight, that means there will be a lot of talent that I have my eye on. But no no no no, I will not be competing tonight. No way, not in this crappy town. However, throughout the entire night, you will see me watching, you will see me looking, you will see me searching for people who have all the attributes and everything that I am looking for. People who will follow, who will serve, and who will do everything that I say to make sure that my quest for gold becomes a reality.
“People who will give everything they’ve got to continue to show that Ricochet is Outta This World. AHA~!” Ricochet is looking for his own crew, but will the One & Only stay the One & Only?
Will Ospreay VS Lio Rush w/ Action Andretti!
The Aerial Assassin wants the top stars of AEW to wake up and realize they need to assemble in order to defeat the Death Riders. But while Ospreay wants to get that through to Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland, Lio insists on making himself the Man of the Hour. Will Lio show Ospreay that this is his Final Hour? Or will Ospreay remind us that he is on another level?
The bell rings and Lio bails out…? Lio talks trash on Denver, he and Action talk strategy, and the fans rally for Ospreay. Ospreay eggs Lio on so Lio returns. They circle, feel things out, then Lio picks a leg! Ospreay gets free but things speed up! Lio ducks ‘n’ dodges and redirects again and again! Ospreay still keeps up and he keeps Lio from getting away. So Lio SLAPS him! The fans boo, Lio hurries to ropes for a defense, and the ref has Ospreay stay back. Lio rushes up, Ospreay dodges, and Ospreay SLAPS Lio! And CHOPS! Ospreay whips, Lio slides, and Lio bobs ‘n’ weaves. Lio whips, Ospreay reverses, and Lio springboards, but Ospreay blocks the rana!
The fans cheer as Ospreay tucks the arms! Lio flails, slips free, and he CLAWS Ospreay’s eyes! The fans boo but Lio runs, only for Ospreay to BACKDROP him! Ospreay loads up, HIDDEN- NO, Lio ducks and bails out. The fans boo while Action fans Lio off. Lio is annoyed but Ospreay storms out after him. Ospreay chases Lio to the apron, grabs his legs, but Action creeps up. Ospreay shows him superkick and Action backs off. Ospreay climbs up, but Lio HANDSPRING KICKS him to the floor! The fans boo but Lio DIVES! Direct hit on Ospreay and Action talks trash while Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Ospreay sputters and Lio looms over him. Lio drags Ospreay up and puts him in the ring. Lio drags Ospreay up to RAM him into the corner, and then he RAMS again and again! Lio snapmares Ospreay, and basement UPPERCUTS! Cover, TWO! Lio is annoyed again but he looms over Ospreay. Lio kicks at Ospreay, stands him up and fires forearms. Ospreay fires back! Lio fires forearms, bumps Ospreay off buckles, then grinds his forearm into Ospreay’s face! Lio stomps and CHOPS, but Ospreay seethes. Lio CHOPS again, but Ospreay just feeds off that! Lio snapmares and clamps onto the arms while Fyter Fest returns to single picture.
Ospreay endures the seated cobra twist, fights up, and the fans rally. Lio hops on for a SLEEPER, and he is a backpack with the body scissors! Ospreay RAMS Lio into buckles! Ospreay is free, Lio runs up, but Ospreay BOOTS him down! Ospreay gives Lio some Kawada Kicks, then a CHOP! The fans cheer, Ospreay whips, but Lio reverses. Ospreay handsprings to NEURALIZER! Action coaches Lio but Ospreay torture racks for the stretch! Ospreay then TOWER HACKER BOMBS! Cover, TWO! Lio survives but Ospreay stays focused. The fans rally up and Ospreay watches Lio. Lio ducks the buzzsaw, blocks the heel kick, and he fires off fast hands!
Ospreay SUPERKICKS! Ospreay calls his shot, but Lio runs first! RUSH HOUR is blocked! Ospreay suplexes, Lio slips free, POISON-RANA! Lio tries again, RUSH HOUR! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives and Lio snarls. Action coaches Lio but the fans chant, “Lio Sucks!” Lio drags Ospreay up, throws hands, and he tells the ref to move. Lio climbs up the corner while the fans rally. But Ospreay is right up! Lio hops down to GAMANGIRI first! Lio goes back up, leaps, but into a CUTTER! Ospreay then springboards, OSCUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Lio survives and Action is relieved. But Ospreay just prepares his elbow!
Lio distracts the ref by grabbing at him, and that lets Action trip Ospreay up! Ospreay kicks Action away, Lio runs up, but Ospreay TOSSES Lio up and out onto Action! Ospreay builds speed now and he handsprings to SASUKE SPECIAL! Down goes CRU and Ospreay puts Lio back in! Ospreay aims, springboards, and PIP PIP CHEERIO! The fans fire up and Ospreay drags Lio up! Underhooks and STORM BREAK- DDT COUNTER!! Lio hurries up the corner, for the FINAL HOUR!! Cover, TWO!!! Ospreay survives and Lio is furious! But Action slides Lio one of their chain necklaces! Lio wraps it around his fist, runs up, but the ref sees it!
The fans cheer as the ref stops the cheating! Ospreay pops Lio up, tucks him in, STYLES CLASH!!! Cover, Ospreay wins!!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall
CRU tried to cheat this one but it messes them up! Action CLOBBERS Ospreay and the fans boo! Action rains down fists, then Lio says go up. Action torture racks Ospreay, Lio runs, BOOSTED NECKBREAKER! The fans boo but CRU soak up the heat. But wait! Here comes Hangman! The Cowboy was supposed to be here to speak, but now he might wanna whoop some ass! The fans cheer as Hangman DECKS Action! Then he slingshots, but Lio saves Action from the Buckshot! Denver fires up for #CowboyS*it while CRU retreats. Hangman makes sure Ospreay is alright, then helps him stand up. The fans cheer, will these two at least stick together against the Death Riders?
As Ospreay makes his exit, Hangman grabs a mic, and he goes ahead with his time to speak. “Look, if Will Ospreay is gonna have my back, well then I’ll have his.” The fans cheer, and Hangman says, “As much as I appreciate it, I do wanna make one thing clear: I am my own man. And I don’t need help to win the world championship. Not from anyone, not even Will Ospreay, and especially not from one of the worst men to ever walk this planet!” The fans are turn, but they know he means “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Hangman says he does NOT need help from the kind of men who would threaten the safety of Hangman’s family for his own glory!
And last week, Hangman made all of the fans a promise. Tonight, Hangman makes another: “I will never need, nor will I ever accept, help from Swerve Strickland.” The fans are torn on that, but Hangman says he will ride into Texas, he will defeat Moxley, he will take that briefcase, he will take the AEW World Championship, hold it above his head for all of us, because All In is the night for all of the fans! For all of AEW! And All In: Texas will be HIS night! But then Moxley appears from the crowd! Seems the Maniac stuck around just for this moment. The fans tell off Moxley and cheer on Hangman in this stare down, but then Yuta & Marina reappear.
The fans boo, but even Claudio is back after that Fatal 4 Way. Fans cheer for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” But wait! Ospreay is back and he brought chairs! Ospreay and Hangman are now armed and dangerous! Moxley tells his team to stand down, and the fans boo as the Death Riders retreat. Will this not be the last time Moxley tries to get the drop on Hangman?
Backstage interview with the Don Callis Family.
Lexy Nair is now with Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita and Callis himself. The challenge was put out by Paragon, there seems to be a lot going on with the Family, so what is his response? Callis says Adam Cole made the challenge, he already accepted it, and Callis will send the family out to take care of him. Did Cole think what happened against Kyle Fletcher was bad? Wait until tonight! But Callis isn’t done here! Not at all. Bandido has cost them muy muy dinero! So he should get those morons, The Outrunners, who Callis hates, and Callis will show them #ProtoShita and the greatest luchador in the history of Mexico… Ladies and gentlemen, it’s HECHICERO~!
The Alchemist of Lucha thanks his amigo, Callis, and says he is in the house, in the family, and is ready to show Bandido the true power of lucha libre here tonight! Callis loves it! Tell ’em, Takeshita! Konosuke tells everyone in Japanese that the Don Callis Family is ICHIBAN! Callis says ichiban en la casa, they’re gonna kick some ass tonight! Will nothing and no one stop the Don Callis Family from taking over the wrestling world?
FTR w/ Stokely Hathaway VS Atlantis Jr. y Templario!
Speaking of great luchadores, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood still think they’re living lucha legends even though they haven’t been AAA World Tag Team Champions in YEARS! And now “Los Super Ranas” think they’re just going to hop over to CMLL and do it all over again? Will the Top Guys continue to grow their egos? Or will the second generation star and the Lion Warrior stop FTR before they get started?
The teams sort out and Cash starts against Atlantis. The fans rally as Atlantis offers a handshake, but Cash says no, thanks. They tie up, Cash and Atlantis are in a deadlock, btu Cash gets a headlock. Atlantis powers up and out, but Cash runs him over! The fans boo but Cash mockingly blows kisses. Cash eggs Atlantis on, offers a handshake in return, but this time Atlantis refuses. The two tie up again, and Cash wrenches to a hammerlock, Atlantis fights back with elbows then a headlock. Cash powers up and out, drops down, but then Atlantis ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt=o-whirl RANA! The fans fire up and Atlantis victory rolls, TWO!
Cash scrambles away to the corner and the ref keeps Atlantis back. Cash and Dax talk strategy, then Cash resets with Atlantis. They knuckle lock, and Cash reels Atlantis in! Tag to Dax! Atlantis gets away, Templario steps up, and the fans cheer. The ref has both sides stand down, and Atlantis tags Templario in. The fans cheer as Temp and Dax circle. They tie up, Dax wrenches and wristlocks, then grinds the arm. Temp powers up and whips Dax away, but Dax runs him over! Things keep moving, but the TEMPLAROONI makes Dax back off! The fans fire up, Dax shoves Temp, then SLAPS him! Temp kicks, KICKS, and ENZIGIRIS!
Dax falls, Temp covers, TWO! Dax wants a timeout and the fans boo. Dax kisses Temp’s boot? Dax offers a handshake, Temp takes it, but then Temp CRUSHES Dax’s hand! Dax pokes Temp in the eyes! Dax CHOPS, CHOPS, and he puts Temp in a corner to CHOP! Temp CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again, and again! Dax headlocks, Temp powers up and out, things speed up and Temp hurdles. Temp runs, slips free of a scoop, but Dax blocks a kick. Dax FLIPS Temp, but Temp lands on his feet! Temp KNEES Dax down, then dodges Cash to KNEE him, too! FTR stagger, Atlantis hooks Dax and CHOPS him!
Atlantis then slingshots in, and he gets FTR for an ARM-DRAG RANA COMBO! FTR stagger up, into DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Temp then gives Atlantis the boost to DOUBLE DROPKICK FTR! FTR bails out, the fans fire up with the luchadores, and the luchadores build speed. FTR duck the sliding dropkicks, but then Atlantis y Templario fire hands! The fans cheer but FTR want them to hold on! Temp sits Dax down and CHOPS him! Atlantis ROCKS Dax, then Temp puts Dax in the ring. Temp lifts Dax, Cash tags in, but Dax still takes the atomic drop! Cash grabs at Temp but Temp DECKS him! Temp storms up on Dax, hoists him up top, and CHOPS!
The fans cheer and Temp CHOPS again! Temp goes up, but Cash springs up after him! SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX, but Temp lands on his feet! Temp staggers to a corner, he BOOTS Cash away, then dodges Cash, only for Dax to SPINEBUSTER! Cash covers, TWO! The fans boo as Cash BLASTS Atlantis, and he stomps away on Templario while Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Cash stomps Temp again and again, then lets off to soak up heat. Cash drags Temp up, reels him in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Temp toughs it out but Cash drags him back up. Cash bumps Temp off buckles, CHOPS him, then JABS, JABS, JABS, and CHOPS! Cash taunts Atlantis, taunts the fans, then goes back to Temp. Temp slumps down and Cash mockingly asks what happened. Cash tags Dax, Dax eggs Temp on, then DROPKICKS him! Temp flops again and Dax mocks him. Dax stomps Temp, puts him in the roes, and CHOKES him! Big Stoke taunts Temp, Cash BOOTS him down, and Dax drags Temp back up.
Dax sends Temp into Cash’s boots! Cash tags in, drags Temp away from Atlantis, but Temp KICKS Cash! Temp hurries over but Cash BLASTS Atlantis first! No tag! Cash stomps Temp, drags him up, and snapmares him while Fyter Fest goes to break.
Fyter Fest returns and the fans rally for “Lucha! Lucha!” But Dax CHOPS Temp down! And then he stands Temp up to whip and ELBOW him! Temp wobbles, flops out of the ring, and Atlantis coaches Temp up. But Dax sucker punches Atlantis! FTR drags Atlantis in and DOUBLE SUPLEX, only for Atlantis to land out! Atlantis goes up and over to dodge Cash and duck Dax! Temp is back to CROSSBODY! Both FTR fall, then stand up into DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! The fans fire up, Atlantis y Temp LARIAT FTR up and out of the ring! The fans fire up more while Stoke panics! And then the luchadores DOUBLE DIVE!
The fans fire up with “SI! SI! SI!” as FTR goes down! Atlantis puts Dax in, Temp storms in, and Temp tags Atlantis. They roll Dax into a wheelbarrow and then Temp goes up! MISSILE DROPKICK WHEELBARROW GERMAN COMBO! Cover, TWO!! Dax survives and Atlantis is a bit surprised. The fans rally and Temp has Dax up. Atlantis runs up but Dax BOOTS him! Dax and Temp standing switch again and again, but Atlantis pulls Temp out of the whirlpool to give Dax a CUTTER! Temp hurries, he goes up Atlantis’ shoulders, ELECTRIC CHAIR SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Dax survives and Atlantis is shocked!
Atlantis tags Temp, they double whip Dax, but Dax ducks the lariats and Cash trips Atlantis up! But Temp still gets Dax for LA MAGISTROL! TWO!! Dax escapes, but Temp RANAS him down! Cover, TWO!! Dax escapes again, Temp goes up, victory roll, TWO!!! Dax still escapes and Temp is shocked! Dax crawls, Temp runs up, but Dax pops Temp up! Cash tags in, Temp fires forearms on FTR, and then Temp CROSSBODIES! Dax is down, Cash runs up, but Temp ALLEY-OOPS Cash into the buckles! Atlantis drags Dax out now as Temp rolls Cash up, TWO!!! Cash escapes by nanoseconds and the fans are stunned!
Cash BOOTS Atlantis down and Stoke talks trash. Temp CHOPS and ROCKS and CHOPS FTR on repeat, but Dax kicks low! Dax whips, FTR sets up, but Atlantis SUPERKICKS Dax! Temp jackknife bridges Cash, TWO! Atlantis SUPERKICKS Cash! Temp SUPERKICKS Cash! Cash falls, Atlantis goes up! The fans fire up but Dax hurries to trip Atlantis! Temp DECKS Dax, then dumps Cash out to ROCK him! Temp fires up, and he suplexes Cash, but Dax trips him! Cash covers, FTR WINS!!
Winners: FTR, by pinfall
The Top Guys again resort to underhanded tactics to get a win! Stokely has the mic and has the music stop. “Hold on just one minute please. I have something important to say, hold on!” Cash says Stokely is talking, people! Stokely says, “Shocker, shocker, shocker! FTR wins again! And if I recall correctly, they are the winningest tag team in AEW history! Which means out of all the tag teams, they have won the most. So it doesn’t matter what company you’re from, what country you’re from, everybody, whether you like it or not, everyone falls to F T R!” Dax takes the mic to add, “Excuse me a second. The greatest tag team of all time is trying to speak!”
The fans continue to boo, Cash again shouts, “He is talking!” Dax tells Denver that they had their chance. Now they don’t get to hear him talk! #TopGuysOut! The fans actually cheer that! But will the winningest tag team grab up gold again sooner rather than later?
Six Man Tag: Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher & Hechicero w/ Don Callis VS Bandido & The Outrunners!
The Alpha, the Protostar and the Alchemist are already an intimidating trio just looking at them, and now Callis wants them to rip apart the Most Wanted and the Youngest Men Alive! Will #ProtoShita and Hechicero earn themselves an ROH World Championship match and then some? Or will Los Outrunners run wild once again?
The teams sort out and Bandido starts against Hechi. They circle, and then Hechi slides to dazzle with his alchemy. Hechi then trips Bandido, steps through, and has the spinning toehold! Hechi shoves Bandido down, but Bandido KICKS at him! Hechi blocks the kick, twists that foot, then hits it a spinning toehold on that leg! Hechi floats to a headlock, Bandido wrenches free to wristlock, but Hechi slips through to trip Bandido again. Hechi rolls, wrangles Bandido into a hammerlock, but Bandido rolls and headscissors, only for Hechi to shove him down. The fans rally as Hechi flips Bandido, and Bandido kips up to arm-drag!
Bandido kips up, Hechi springs up, and the fans cheer the standoff. Hechi and Bandido circle, then Bandido goes for a leg. Hechi CLUBS away on Bandido, shoves, but Bandido dodges. Hechi blocks a boot, flips Bandido, but Bandido lands on his feet! Bandido ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up and Bandido runs corner to corner. Hechi puts Bandido on the apron, Bandido GAMANGIRIS, and Bandido springboards to FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up and Bandido runs, but Kyle gets a cheap shot! The fans boo, btu Hechi victory rolls, and INVERTED MONKEY FLIPS Bandido into the REAR NAKED CHOKE!
Los Outrunners rush in but Konosuke & Kyle catch them into COBRA TWISTS! The fans boo but then Los Outrunners power up to HIP TOSS Konosuke & Kyle away! Then they stomp Hechi! The fans fire up, but Kyle & Konosuke CLAW at the eyes! Hechi drags Bandido up, the Don Callis Family all run, but into TRIPLE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as the family tumbles out! Truth tags in, he and Turbo double whip Bandido so he can FLY! But the family catches Bandido together! TRIPLE POWERBOMB to the floor! Callis and Hechi laugh, and then Kyle & Konosuke DUMP the Outrunners out!
The fans rally as Hechi builds speed, and he FLIES onto Bandido y Los Outrunners! The fans boo but Callis says muy bueno! Konosuke puts Truth in, then Kyle whips Bandido into railing! Hechi CLUBS away on Truth while Kyle whips Turbo into railing! ARMBAR!! Truth endures, fights around, but Hechi ELBOWS away on him! Hechi UPPRECUTS Truth to the corner and tags Kyle while Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
The Family mugs Truth, then Kyle taunts him that his team is down. Kyle scoops Truth to SLAM him! Then he kicks at Bandido! The ref reprimands, but that lets Hechi BOOT Truth! Hechi even KICKS him through the ropes! Kyle bumps Truth off buckles, tags Konosuke, and Konosuke throws body shots and forearms! Konosuke whips and ELBOWS Truth down, then covers, TWO! Truth stays in this but Konosuke stays on him with a COBRA CLUTCH! Truth endures, fights up, and he fires body shots. Konosuke whips Truth to a corner and stomps him down! Truth bails out but Kyle distracts. Bandido runs in, Konosuke scoops and SLAMS him!
Konosuke goes out to fetch Truth while Turbo checks on Bandido. Hechi BOOTS Turbo! Konosuke brings Truth over, and Callis ROCKS Truth, and then Callis falls over! Konosuke puts Truth in the ring, Hechi stops choking Turbo, and then Konosuke CHOKES Truth on the ropes! Kyle sits on the apron with Hechi for them to mock Turbo. Then they each take the arms and wrench for ELBOW BREAKERS! The ref reprimands everybody but Hechi just shrugs. Konosuke brings Truth over to bump off buckles, then he tags Hechi. Hechi KNEES Truth, then fires body shots in the corner. Hechi CHOPS, JABS, then suplexes for a FALCON ARROW!
Hechi powers up his alchemy, but Truth avoids the elbow drop! Fyter Fest returns to single picture as Truth dodges Kyle and TOSSES Konosuke! The fans fire up, but Kyle & Konosuke YANK Turbo & Bandido down! The fans boo as Truth is denied another tag! Hechi wrenches Truth, but Turbo is back! Truth reaches out, throws hands, but Hechi back suplexes! Truth lands out, dodges Hechi, and hot tag to Turbo! Turbo is en fuego as he rallies on the family! Scoop SLAM for Hechi! Scoop SLAM for Kyle! Scoop SLAM for Konosuke! The fans fire up with Turbo, but Hechi is back! Turbo blocks the haymaker to knuckle lock, and he goes up the corner!
The fans fire up as Turbo carefully tightrope walks, and then he FLYING ARM-DRAGS! The fans fire up as Turbo flexes! Tag to Bandido and he brings Hechi around. Hechi and Bandido brawl, and Bandido SOBATS! Bandido runs, Hechi dodges, but then Bandido dodges! Hechi catches the hurdle into a FLAPJACK, then a roll-up into the SEATBELT! TWO, and Bandido Oklahoma Rolls, TWO! Hechi has the ghost pin, TWO! Bandido has a cradle, TWO! Hechi and Bandido fire up, and DOUBLE SHOTGUN BOOTS take both men down! The fans fire up while both men crawl. Hot tag to Konosuke, and he BLASTS Los Outrunners!
Konosuke BOOTS Bandido, runs up, but into a scoop and torture rack! X- NO! Konosuke stops the knee to BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Bandido survives and Konosuke is stunned! Tag to Kyle and then Hechi joins in. They double whip Bandido to the corner, Konosuke runs in and LARIATS! Hechi runs in and LARIATS! Kyle runs in and LARIATS! But Los Outrunners DOUBLE LARIAT Kyle! They reel Kyle in for a DOUBLE SUPLEX! Bandido goes up, up, and FROG SPLASHES!! Cover, Konosuke & Hechi break it! Los Outrunners go after them, and Kyle goes to ropes! Bandido plays his hand, BLACKJACK- NO, Kyle holds onto the ropes!
Kyle switches, SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF, but Bandido lands out! Bandido ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Kyle stops the DDT to suplex! But Bandido fights free, ducks ‘n’ dodges, QUEBRADA into a SUPERKICK! The fans fire up, Kyle & Konosuke bring Bandido up and whip him to the corner. Hechi runs in to JUMP KNEE! Then DOUBLE BOOTS from Konosuke & Kyle! Konosuke goes up, Kyle suplexes Bandido to him, But Bandido SUPER STEINERS!! The fans are thunderous, Kyle runs up but into a roll-up, TWO!! Kyle escapes, but the SUPERKICK hits! Bandido hot tags Truth, but both Outrunners get in! They double whip Bandido so he can DIVE! Down goes Hechi!
The fans fire up as Los Outrunners DOUBLE ELBOW Kyle! And then they wind it up… “Turbo Floyd! You hijo de-” NO, Konosuke waistlocks Truth! Kyle has Turbo! DOUBLE HALF ‘N’ HALF!! And then they run corner to corner, GAMANGIRI and HELLUVA KICK!! Then a DOUBLE BRAINBUSTER!! Cover on Truth, Don Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher & Hechicero, by pinfall
#ProtoShita take out Los Outrunners, just like Don Callis wanted! But will the family sweep the night with their 8 Man Tag later tonight? Or will Daniel Garcia & The Paragon be undisputed?
Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne speak.
The Superbad Girl tells Anna Jay, “You saw what happened to your little friend, Harley. You should’ve just bowed down.” Wait, cameras pan down, and they have Anna right here! The Megasus drags Anna up by her hair, brings her around to gorilla, and they go out to the stage! The fans boo but Megan has Anna at her mercy! Fireman’s carry, but Ford says wait! They should do it off the stage! Megan nods and goes to the edge, but TAY MELO IS BACK! The fans fire up as the Brazilian Blackbelt is back and she SMACKS Ford with a kendo stick! Then she taunts Megan! Security rushes out here to stop these two from getting any more violent!
Denver shouts, “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Anna watches as her best friend wants after her greatest enemy, will Tay & Jay be the combo that brings down this female titan?
Backstage interview with Anthony Bowens & Billy Gunn.
Lexy is now with the 5 Tool Player & Daddy Ass, and knows they asked for this time, so she asks what is on their minds. Bowens says he has two very special announcements. Firstly, June is officially the Pride of Pro-Wrestling Month! Isn’t that great? Billy loves it! And second, Bowens feels they should have a month full of big, spectacular moments! Billy says yes, they should bring joy! Bowens says there is a certain specific person who knows all about big moments, a man who has reinvented himself and turned himself into a Protostar. So Bowens thinks that it’d be a fantastic idea for next week, Summer Blockbuster, Bowens whips Kyle’s ass all over Portland!
What does Lexy think about that? Lexy is a bit surprised Bowens asked her, as is Billy, and she says she loves it! Bowens tells Kyle to get ready to get his ass beat by the 5 Tool Player! Five tools, one rule: Prove them wrong! But will Bowens’ combination of power, athleticism, skill, the look and the It Factor bring down the Aussie Arrow?
Ricochet heads to ringside.
The One & Only did say he would be watching all night, but he wants to watch this next part with his own eyes.
ROH World Television Championship Fatal 4 Way: Nick Wayne VS Sammy Guevara VS AR Fox VS Lee Johnson!
The Prodigy’s condescending “father,” Christian Cage, put him into this situation as his passive aggressive way of saying Nick should’ve done better in the Best of the Super Juniors. The Spanish God, the Whole Fox’n Show and Big Shotty all want that gold, but will Nick defy the odds? Or will he continue to “disappoint” the Patriarch?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is the Face of ROH TV!
The bell rings, the Code of Honor is not upheld as Nick and Lee each kick Sammy and Fox low! They whip but Sammy and Fox each reverse to TOSS Nick and Lee out! The fans rally behind Fox and even Sammy applauds. Fox and Sammy circle, shake hands, but Sammy stops the cutter! Sammy CUTTERS but Fox handstands through! Fox rolls Sammy, Sammy trips Fox, but Fox UP KICKS! Both men kip up, DROPKICKS cancel out, and then both men kip up again! Ricochet says his dropkick would’ve hit someone. The fans fire up, but then Nick BOOTS Sammy! Fox and Nick stare down, Nick shoves Fox but Fox shoves back,
The fans rally as these two get on their beef again. Fox shoves Nick and Lee trips Nick up! Lee drags Nick out, but Fox FLIES! Down goes Lee and the fans fire up! Sammy blocks Nick’s kick to CHOP him! Sammy has Nick on the ropes and he CHOPS! Sammy whips, hurdles, and backflips to then DROPKICK! The fans fire up for Sammy as he kips up so smooth! Fox springboards in, but Sammy JUMP KNEES him down! Sammy builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and Fox is sent into railing! Sammy keeps going and he FLIES out onto Nick! The fans fire up again and Sammy says this is his show now! Sammy hurries back in, wrenches, and CUTTERS Fox! Cover, TWO!
Fox stays in this but Sammy calls his shot! Ricochet says no, the 630 is HIS move! Sammy goes to the corner, Blake Christian distracts, and then Lee SHOVES Sammy off the corner! Lee jumps in, builds speed, and he FLIES! Direct hit on Sammy and the fans fire up! Fox is on the apron, he SUPERKICKS Lee! Fox goes up the corner, TIGER WALL MOONSAULT! The fans fire up as Fox puts Lee in and Denver rallies for him. But then Vanilla Baby Blake CANNONBALLS onto Fox! The fans boo as Big Shotty gets help, and Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Lee has Fox in a corner and he CHOPS! And then CHOPS again! Lee whips corner to corner, runs in and LARIATS! Then he snapmares for a slide and BASEMENT FOREARM! Cover, TWO! Fox toughs it out and goes to the ropes, but Lee CHOKES him! The ref reprimands but Lee stops when he wants to. Lee scuffs Fox on the apron, scuffs him again and again, then brings him up and in for a DRAPING DDT! Big Shotty strikes like a viper, and he talks trash on Fox. Fox stands to put Lee in the corner and stomp away! Fox climbs up to rain down fists! Fox goes way past TEN, but Lee trips him up before hitting 20! Lee CHOPS Fox down in the corner!
Sammy is back and he CHOPS Lee! And CHOPS again! Lee kicks low, suplexes high and hard, then covers, only for Nick to break it! Nick TOSSES Lee, drags Sammy up, and Nick ROCKS Sammy! Nick stomps Sammy at the ropes, stalks him to a corner, then stomps away! Christian seems torn while Nick digs his boots in. Nick lets off to soak up heat, then he drags Sammy back up. Nick whips Sammy to then KNEE him at the ropes! Nick shakes his head and whips Sammy again, to KNEE Sammy again! Nick drags Sammy around while Fyter Fest returns to single picture. Sammy runs kitchen sink into roll-up, TWO!
Sammy stands, Nick kicks low, and then Nick runs, but into a JUMP KNEE! Sammy and Nick fall and the fans fire up! The fans rally, Sammy crawls to a corner, and Nick rises up. Nick runs in but Sammy dodges! Sammy RAMS Nick, GAMANGIRIS from the apron, then slingshots in, but Nick make sit a backslide! TWO, and Sammy ducks a roundhouse to KNEE again! Torture rack and GO TO HOSPITAL!! Cover, Lee breaks it! Lee wags his finger, Ricochet says that was a smart move, and Lee brings Sammy up. Sammy shoves free to SUPERKICK! Sammy reels Lee in, torture racks, but Lee CLAWS Sammy’s eyes!
Lee is free, he fireman’s carries, and he hits a ROLLING DEATH VALLEY on Sammy! PENALTY KICK! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Sammy stays in this and Ricochet admits that was great. The fans chant, “Christian’s Balding!” while Lee drags Sammy in. But Fox ENZIGIRIS Lee! The fans fire up as Fox then runs in at Lee in the corner, but Lee ENZIGIRIS back! And SUPERKICKS! But Fox goes Matrix to PELE, only for Lee to duck it! But Nick has Lee for a SNAP DRAGON! Nick and Fox stare down and the fans fire up! Nick BOOTS Fox, Fox fires a forearm, and they fire off! Nick kicks low, runs, but Fox hits a THESZ PRESS!
Fox rains down fast hands and Ricochet is annoyed. Nick gets free, but Fox BOOTS him! Fox reels Nick in, suplexes, ANARCHY! Nick tumbles away while the fans fire up! Lee is back in and Fox runs up. Fox blocks boots, puts Lee in the ropes and CLUBS him! Fox slingshots up and around to DRAPING DESTROYER!! Ricochet says that ain’t right. Fox then goes up the corner to SUPER SWANTON onto everyone else!! The fans are thunderous and losing their mind while Fox puts Nick in the ring. Fox goes up, up, and SWANTON BOMBS onto knees! Nick ROUNDHOUSES Fox, then hooks Fox up for the PRODIGY PLEX!! Cover, Nick wins!!
Winner: Nick Wayne, by pinfall (still ROH World Television Champion)
Ricochet says he can’t even be mad! Nick is truly wise beyond his years to be so crafty and come out on top. Christian reluctantly brings the belt into the ring, but he holds it up as if he retained it. Nick walks over, and Christian puts the belt on Nick’s shoulder. Christian hugs it out with Nick, but will the tension within the family come to a head soon enough?
Thekla VS Lady Frost!
The Toxic Spider, the Venom of Vienna, the Idol Killer, made quite the reputation for herself in Japan via Stardom, but she also got herself FIRED from there after physically assaulting the promotion’s president! Then she shows up in AEW to suddenly attack Jamie Hayter! Will AEW soon be caught up in Thekla’s web?
The bell rings and the fans rally and duel already. Thekla and Forst step up, and then Thekla kicks low! Thekla whips, runs up, and ROCKS Frost! Thekla snapmares Frost, aims, and basement SUPERKICKS! The fans cheer as Thekla clamps onto Frost with a RINGS OF SATURN, but also fishhooks the mouth! The ref counts, Thekla lets go, and she warns the ref. But Frost storms up on Thekla to kick low! Frost aims but Thekla ducks the buzzsaw, only for the HEEL KICK to hit! Thekla sputters, Frost fires up and runs, but Thekla goes Spider-Woman in the ropes to KICK Frost back! Frost staggers back and Thekla lines up a shot.
Thekla runs up and BOOT WASHES Frost! Thekla goes to the apron, and runs up to BOOT again! The fans fire up for Thekla and she stalks Frost. Frost fires hands and forearms, then ROCKS Thekla! Frost runs, Thekla DECKS her! Thekla then spider-walks! The fans fire up and Frost freaks out a bit! Thekla runs up to SPEAR!! But that’s not all, she reels Frost into the DEATH TRAP!! Frost TAPS, Thekla wins!
Winner: Thekla, by submission
Thekla stares into the camera, and perhaps into the souls of the AEW Women’s Division at the same time, as she holds on a little longer. Thekla lets Frost go, but not for long! Now she puts her in that RINGS OF SATURN FISHHOOK! The fans are torn, the ref reprimands, but here comes Queen Aminata! Aminata has her shoes ready as weapons, but Thekla slips away. Thekla smiles, is Aminata going to be the fly caught in this Toxic Spider’s web?
Queen Aminata speaks.
Fyter Fest returns as the One True African Queen has returned backstage to say, “Sure, I get it. I do. Every single time somebody new comes to AEW, yeah, they’re trying to make names for themselves by any means necessary. Why? Well, this is where the best wrestle. But Thekla, I’m the one and only African Queen. And you wanna know what we do to spiders in Africa? We stomp on them, let them writhe like little young gamanjis. But if you don’t know what that means, you can just go google it. So, I do have an idea: Next week, you VS the Queen! And we’ll find out who’s going to stomp on who.”
Tony Khan has an announcement!
Tony Schiavone lets us know that after the confrontation earlier tonight, Tony Khan has made it official for All In: Texas! KENNY OMEGA VS KAZUCHIKA OKADA, WINNER TAKES ALL!! Both the Continental and International Championships will be on the line, so who proves they are AEW’s best intercontinental talent?
8 Man Tag: Daniel Garcia & Paragon VS Lance Archer, Josh Alexander & Roppongi Vice w/ Don Callis!
The challenge was made and the challenge was accepted, and now Red Death teams with Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong & ADAM COLE BAYBAY against some common enemies! But will Fyter Fest be undisputed? Or will the Murderhawk Monster, Walking Weapon, Azucar & #JustTrent make sure #EverybodyDies?
The teams sort out, Roddy and Rocky start and they tie up. They go around, Roddy goes for an arm and he wrenches Rocky. The fans rally but Rocky rolls, wrenches, and grinds the arm. Roddy wrenches back, wristlocks, but Rocky breaks free to CHOP! Roddy CHOPS back, then tags Cole. The fans tell Callis off while Cole wrenches. Rocky knees low, tags Trent, and Trent bumps Cole off buckles. Trent fires forearm after forearm, the ref backs him off, and Trent mocks Cole with a “DON CALLIS, BAYBAY!” The fans boo but Trent runs up on Cole. Cole BOOTS Trent, then JUMPING NECKBREAKERS! Cover, TWO!
Cole brings Trent over, tags Kyle, and they mug Trent. Kyle wrenches but Trent throat chops! Trent hurries to tag Alexander, and he scoops Kyle for a SLAM! Cover, TWO! Alexander clamps onto Kyle with a headlock, but Kyle powers up and out. Alexander RUNS Kyle over, keeps moving, but Kyle hits him with a kitchen sink KNEE! Tag to Garcia and the fans fire up. Garcia rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT on the Don Callis Family! But Archer grab Garcia, so Garcia HOTSHOTS the arm! Garcia LARIATS Alexander in a corner, then rains down fists! The fans count, but Trent stops Garcia at 5! Trent swings, but Garcia puts him in the corner!
Garcia climbs up again and rains down more fists! He punches Trent & Alexander, but Rocky drags Garcia down! Garcia just adds Rocky to the mix! Garcia climbs up and he manages to rain down fists! The fans count along, but Archer grabs Garcia at 7! CHOKE SLAM! The fans boo but the family drags Garcia away to CHOKE him in the corner! The fans boo more but Fyter Fest goes picture in picture.
Rocky tags in, the mugging continues, and Rocky snapmares Garcia to then scrape his soles off Garcia’s face! Rocky drags Garcia around, tags Trent, and RPG Vice double whip. They DOUBLE ELBOW Garcia down, Trent soaks up heat, and he kicks Garcia around. Trent has Garcia on the ropes, but Garcia fires back with haymakers! Garcia runs, but Trent fireman’s carries, SPINNING DEATH VALLEY! Cover, TWO! Trent has the ref watch the Paragon, then he drags Garcia away. Tag to Archer and he looms over Garcia. Archer drags Garcia up to CLUB him down! Archer brings Garcia up to suplex, stall, and he holds on even as Garcia fires body shots!
Archer finally SLAMS Garcia down! Tag to Rocky and he drags Garcia up to suplex high and hard! Rocky slides for the celebration! Tag to Alexander and he stomps Garcia. Alexander talks trash, drags Garcia up, and CLUBS him back down! Alexander suplexes high and hard, then soaks up heat. Tag to Trent, the mugging continues, and Trent soaks up heat. Trent reels Garcia in, but Garcia suplexes! Both men are down and Paragon coaches Garcia up. Trent crawls, hot tag to Alexander, and he CLOBBERS Garcia! Fyter Fest returns to single picture once again as Alexander whips Garcia to the Callis Family’s corner.
Alexander storms up but Garcia BOOTS him! Garcia fires hands, runs up, but Alexander keeps him back! Scoop and- NO, Garcia slips free, dodges, hot tag to Kyle! Kyle BOOTS Alexander, tags Roddy, and Roddy intercepts Trent with a GUT BUSTER DROP! Rocky runs up, Roddy & Kyle give him a KICK CHOP COMBO! Tag to Cole and Archer runs up! SUPERKICK! Archer tumbles out, Roddy WRECKS him with a dropkick! Kyle goes out to FLYING KNEE and Archer goes down! Cole rallies on Alexander, BOOTS him down, and then tunes up the band! But Alexander stops Sweet Chin Music to spin Cole, but Cole DRAGON WHIPS! And BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO!
Alexander toughs it out and Rocky runs back in. Cole puts him on the apron, SUPERKICKS, and Roddy picks Rocky up to run him at the railing! BARRIER BACKBREAKER! Rocky falls into the crowd! Roddy drags him back to ringside, and sets him up for Garcia to DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Garcia then dodges Trent, and Roddy SPINEBUSTERS Trent onto Rocky! Kyle leaps from the apron, DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans are thunderous, but then Archer CANNONBALLS onto them all!! The fans are thunderous as Archer laughs, and Archer puts Cole in the ring. Alexander STRAITJACKET GERMANS!! Bridging cover, TWO!!
Alexander storms over to the corner but Kyle & Roddy drag Archer down! He DOUBLE LARIATS them, and Alexander underhooks Cole! But Cole BACKDROPS free! Hot tag to Garcia! 52 FAKEOUT for Alexander, then Cole goes up the corner! PANAMA SUNRISE! Feed to a rolling jackknife, but Archer deadlifts Garcia! CORNER CHOKE SLAM!! The fans boo but Roddy & Kyle go after Archer! Archer just grabs both of them! But they break free, and give Archer TOTAL ANNIHILATION! Rocky is back, he gets a KICK and CHOP!, but he KICKS Roddy back! DOUBLE SLICED BREAD!! Alexander and Garcia go to corners, hot tags to Trent and Cole!
The fans fire up as Cole and Trent fire forearms! Cole gets the edge, then runs, but Trent ROLLING ELBOWS! Trent runs, but Cole BOOTS him! Cole fireman’s carries, but Trent CLAWS the eyes! Trent hits a SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Cole sputters, Trent soaks up the heat, and Trent runs in, but into a SUPERKICK! Cole goes up, up, and PANAMA- NO, Trent blocks, Rocky tags, and Trent tucks Cole in! But Garcia BOOTS Trent into a SUNSET BOMB! But Alexander drags Garcia out to SMACK him off the desk! Rocky still leaps but Cole dodges! Rocky mule kicks, runs, springboards, but into a SUPERKICK!
Cole sees Archer get up, so he gets a SUPERKICK! Cole brings the kneepad down, runs, THE BOOM!! Cover, Paragon & Garcia win!
Winners: Daniel Garcia & Paragon, by pinfall
Garcia does the dance aimed at Callis, then he joins his teammates in celebrating. Garcia raises Cole’s hand, pats the title on his shoulder, but then Konosuke & Kyle make their way out here. Will the full Don Callis Family tear down the Paragon and make themselves the pillars of AEW? Or will AEW be undisputed then, now and forever?
My Thoughts:
An awesome night for AEW, but it sure has been a long time since I’ve had to pull a night like this. It was when AEW and NXT had their “Wednesday Night Wars,” in fact. But now AEW can just do four hours on their own, putting Dynamite and Collision on back to back and calling it something like Fyter Fest. Though, with that, Ricochet’s promo talking about four hours of AEW and how he’ll be watching everyone else would have worked better if they used it to OPEN the four hours. Putting it on as the break between Dynamite and Collision just makes it seem like he showed up halfway through, not realizing he was late to the show.
Speaking of Ricochet, him watching the ROH World TV Fatal 4 is an interesting move. Ricochet wants his own faction, and the only guys I see that’d join him from that match specifically are Lee Johnson & Blake Christian. They’re a bit aimless as a couple talented guys filling the ROH midcard, so I could see them moving up to AEW to pal around with arrogant Ricochet. And while Nick defies the odds of winning, I didn’t see this “surprise” Kip Sabian has for Nick. I can’t imagine I missed it, so perhaps that will be revealed on social media or for next week’s Summer Blockbuster.
Great opening with Ospreay talking about the team-up situation, but CRU interrupting really was a headscratcher. Ospreay VS Lio was still a great match for Collision’s opener, and it gave Hangman a reason to show up and help Ospreay. And Hangman showing up was a great excuse for the Death Riders to go out there, which then in turn gave Ospreay reason to come back and help Hangman. It still feels like Swerve and Hangman, despite what they both have said, will end up working together, even if they don’t initially mean to. Something’s gotta give if Moxley is to lose the title, and the bitter enemies turning into allies is a moment that’ll also get everyone to go nuts.
Great tag match from Toni & Mina VS Julia & Skye, and I appreciate the creativity from Mone. For all the “rich person” gimmicks in the history of pro-wrestling, I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone have a steak dinner with red wine at ringside. Honestly, if TK is going to do those big prize money matches, he should plan ahead for the winner(s) to kayfabe splurge on something like that. But anyway, Toni & Mina of course won, and I like how Toni finished Mone’s steak for her. I feel like they should flip it and Toni has a fancy dinner while watching Mone, but probably not.
Great promo from the Hurt Syndicate, and you can bet Mistico VS MJF will happen for Grand Slam: Mexico. Good promo in response from Komander and #JetSpeed. Awesome Six Man Tag with them and LFI. I was hoping LFI would get going again, earn their way to the tag titles or at least the trios titles, but clearly Hurt Syndicate takes priority and they will fight Faces. The Six Man Tag for next week will also be great, but the Hurt Syndicate surely wins that one. But even then, some team has to step up and challenge for the tag titles, I just can’t be sure who.
Max Caster again fails his own challenge, that was a good win for Hobbs just for the fun of it. I wonder if Caster’s five minute challenge is used as a roundabout way to get Hobbs VS Hook. I can’t remember who beat Caster faster but that can be the excuse, when the real reason is Hook feels forgotten because Hobbs joined The Opps. Bowens has a very good promo to call out Kyle Fletcher, their match could be a show stealer. Thekla sure made quick work of Lady Frost, but it was obvious she was going to win anyway. Aminata stepping to Thekla is good and all, but why isn’t it just Hayter? Granted, Aminata needs something to do while we still wait on the ROH Women’s Pure Championship tournament to be finalized, but it kinda hurts Aminata to lose to Thekla going into that.
Great tag match from FTR VS Templario y Atlantis Jr, but of course FTR cheats to win. Can’t wait to see if they get a match for Grand Slam: Mexico, and chance are they cheat to win that, too. Awesome return for Tay Melo in saving Anna Jay from Megan & Penelope. We just got a wild tag match from Anna & Harley VS Megan & Penelope, but maybe we build to another one with Tay. The AEW International Championship not being THE main event was a little surprising, but then we saw how it set up Omega VS Okada in Winner Takes All, so that explained it. Plus, with as late as this show was going to go, fans were able to watch that awesome Fatal 4 Way before midnight.
And the Don Callis Family sure was busy. I do appreciate that the Don Callis Family is expanding. They’ve got seven wrestlers with Hechi joining up, so they’re on par with any given faction in NJPW. Also, Callis falling over while he punches someone is hilarious. The Six Man Tag was great, I wonder if that sets up Bandido VS Hechicero for Supercard of Honor in Texas. I don’t see Kyle or Konosuke bothering with the ROH World Championship anymore, and Hechi can take the loss no problem. Then the 8 Man Tag was very good, and the Faces winning there made sense. For one, it evens out with the Six Man Tag going to the Callis Family.
Also, it teases that we might get Cole VS Garcia again. If that happens, I wonder if Garcia turns and joins the family… It is the only thing that’d really spice up what Garcia and Paragon are even doing, as the TNT Championship has been just sitting around while TK figures this stuff out.
My Score: 9.1/10
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Will the “Trick’N A” Era be a one and done?
He defeated Joe Hendry at Battleground, but now Trick Williams defends the TNA World Championship against Mike Santana, here on NXT!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Chase U VS Dark State; Dark State wins.
- High Stakes British Rounds Match: Myles Borne VS Charlie Dempsey; Myles wins and is free from the No Quarter Catch Crew.
- Tyra Mae Steele VS Arianna Grace; Steele wins.
- 8 Man Tag: Ethan Page & The Vanity Project VS Je’Von Evans, Laredo Kid, Sean Legacy & Dragon Lee; Je’Von, Laredo Kid, Legacy & Lee win.
- TNA World Championship: Trick Williams VS Mike Santana; Trick wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Je’Von Evans is here!
The fans fire up for the Young OG, but he isn’t alone! Laredo Kid is here, both ready for this Saturday’s NXT North Well, speaking of, here comes Ethan Page! And he says enough of all this. This “Summit” is a farce. Let’s start with Rey Fenix. He’s stuck on a plane and won’t even be here tonight! Then, Je’Von & Laredo Kid are in ETHAN’S ring while Ethan celebrates his championship win, tap dancing on the memory if Ricky Saints. But instead, he has to share his time with these two. And then on Saturday, he defends this title in a Fatal 4 Way. And apparently, Ava has already set up a title defense “for some Evolve kid named Sean Legacy.”
Fans tell Ethan to shut up, but Ethan keeps going. Ethan says the worst of all, he never agreed to any of this! That was Ricky Saints! Ethan did NOT say “yes” to a single thing! Laredo Kid says Ethan just likes to talk, talk, talk, but he doesn’t have the JUEVOS! Je’Von says facts! And plus, Ethan cost Je’Von on SmackDown. Yeah, well that’s what happens when you stick your nose in Ethan’s business! Well, yeah, maybe instead of sticking his nose in Ethan’s business, maybe Je’Von should stick his boot up Ethan’s ass. But for now, it is better if Je’Von just takes that title. Ethan says he does not need to deal with this, he-
Wait! Sean Legacy is here! And “Super Sean” says okay, okay, alright. Ethan did say it: Whoever wins at Worlds Collide, Sean’s got next. And it would be an honor to challenge Laredo, and he is pretty sure he and Je’Von “aren’t done dancing just yet.” The fans cheer that as Sean approaches the ring. Sean says hopefully, and he means hopefully, it is NOT Ethan Page. But if it is, then fine. Because tomorrow night on Evolve, Sean has the chance to become the INAUGURAL WWE Evolve Champion! And then by next Tuesday- Wait, now THE VANITY PROJECT is here! And Ricky Smokes tells Sean he’s killing the vibe.
Ricky Smokes assures Ethan that The Vanity Project, “The hottest faction in Evolve,” has his back. Brad Baylor says hundos, Smokes! When it comes to Sean Legacy, their boy Jackson Drake handles him on Evolve. And believe it when Brad tells you, Jackson is also taking the Evolve title with him. And then a brawl breaks out! The fans fire up as Sean TOSSES Jackson, Je’Von ROCKS Smokes and DUMPS Brad, and then he DUMPS Smokes anyway! Laredo TOSSES Ethan, and Je’Von coordinates with Laredo and Legacy! They all build speed and FLY! The fans are thunderous but security rushes out here!
The fans fire up behind Legacy, Laredo & Je’Von, but will golden opportunities turn into dreams come true? Or will all the gold belong to all these egos?
Six Man Tag: Chase U VS Dark State!
Andre Chase tried to caution his new students, Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors, about taking risks, but they apparently got the advice and the warning flipped around. Now they’re up against the most dangerous men in NXT today! Will the new Chase U pass the test? Or will the only #TeachableMoment be that #NoOneIsSafe?
The brawl is on as Dark State hits the ring! They TOSS Uriah, they TOSS Chase, then whip Kale, but Chase gets Kale out of there! Uriah wants back in, Chase can’t stop him, and Uriah gets mugged 4v1! Saquon Shugars keeps Uriah from getting away, and he feeds Uriah to Cutler James! The bell rings, the fans chant “We Want Truth!” while Cutler waistlocks. Uriah switches but Cutler bucks the O’Conner. Uriah dodges the lariat but not the ELBOW! Cutler hits a fireman’s carry takeover, then RAMS Uriah into the corner! Cutler picks Uriah up to run him corner to corner, then short arm LARIAT! Tag to Dion Lennox and he talks trash.
Dion drags Uriah up, but Uriah SLAPS him! That was a mistake! Dion TACKLES Uriah, throws hands, then hits a BACKBREAKER! Dion drags Uriah by his legs to turn him over, BOSTON CRAB! Uriah endures, reaches out, but Dion drags him back! Uriah fights his way forward, but Saquon distracts Mr. Chase! Uriah kicks free of Dion, hot tag to Kale! Kale rallies on Dion, the fans rally, and Kale goes Matrix to then LARIAT! And FLATLINER! Kale underhooks, but Dion wrenches out. Kale dodges, Dion runs, DOUBLE LARIATS bring them both down! The fans rally while Kale and Dion stir. Kale and Dion crawl, hot tags to Uriah and Osiris!
Uriah dodges Osiris, swings on Cutler, but Osiris CLOBBERS Uriah! And he sucker punches Chase! But Uriah avoids the elbow drop! Osiris runs up, Uriah DUMPS him out, but Osiris rushes back in! Osiris TOSSES Uriah, but Uriah is up to GAMANGIRI! Kale tags in, Osiris puts Uriah in a corner, but Uriah dodges the splash! Chase U DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Cutler runs up, Chase U dodges to DOUBLE LARIAT! Then DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Dion! Then they reel Osiris in, only for Osiris to block and DOUBLE SUPLEX them!! The fans are thunderous, Osiris tags Cutler, then Cutler tags Dion. They get Kale up, DARK STATE BOMB!! Cover, Dark State wins!
Winners: Dark State, by pinfall
The new Chase U shows promise, but they’ll have to go back to the drawing board if they want to survive. Will Dark State make sure #NoOneIsSafe in NXT?
Je’Von, Laredo Kid & Sean Legacy talk backstage
They’re all upset over The Vanity Project showing up and starting beef. Ava Raine has them calm down, and says here is the solution: 8 Man Tag of Ethan & Vanity Project VS Je’Von, Laredo, Legacy, and whoever they can find. Laredo says this is going to be his first night in an NXT ring! Legacy says yeah, and he thought he was the new kid. Je’Von says they can handle this 4v3, facts. But then wait, DRAGON LEE is here! The Boy Wonder volunteers his services, and Laredo’s down for that. Je’Von says bet, and Legacy says that sounds super. Will these four humble All Ego and the Vanity Project as Worlds Collide?
Backstage interview with Trick Williams.
Sarah Schreiber is with the TNA World Champion and says he defends that title tonight against Mike Santana. How does Trick plan on putting down The Realest One? Trick says, “Realest One, Santana? He’s a passionate dude, right. I mean, he’s the loud ‘n’ proud Boricua from Bronx, New York! And tonight is the biggest match of his career.” Trick tells Santana that he might be the Standard of TNA, but Trick doesn’t care how much Santana yells and screams, the standard has changed! Trick Williams is in charge and he calls the shots! For 20 YEARS, TNA has been looking for the one to take them to new levels. The one who can make TNA legit!
They have found that man. But his name ain’t Elijah, Average Joe, and it ain’t Mike Santana. Dammit, it is Trick! And he knows what is best for Trick’N A. The title stays with him, let’s talk about it! Trick is confident as he’s ever been, but will #HollywoodTrick end up a one hit wonder?
Tyra Mae Steele joins the NXT Women’s locker room.
And OMG, she is so excited to have won the first season of LFG. Carlee Bright is so happy for her, Tyra thanks her, but Tyra does have to say, disappointing The Undertaker was as scary as competing in the Olympics. Kendal Grey rolls her eyes, and Arianna Grace says she loves this for Tyra. She is so accomplished! But if we’re seeking inspiration from a winner, remember that Arianna has won numerous beauty pageants. Tyra stops Arianna there, but Arianna says hey, we all know her. She dislikes and detests gossip. But… She thinks what she heard is true. Those gold medals aren’t even 100% gold.
Arianna knows Tyra wants a chance to fit in with the locker room, so here is a pro-tip: Don’t talk about yourself so much. No one likes a braggart, especially a tacky one. Yeah, thanks for the advice… Any time! Arianna flips her hair, rolls her eyes and heads out, but Tyra says there’s her first opponent. Will the first Olympic Gold Medalist in the WWE Women’s Division show Arianna is just second place?
High Stakes British Rounds Match: Myles Borne VS Charlie Dempsey!
Though he failed to dethrone The Ruler, Myles knows he was born for more than going backwards and falling in line. So as true gentlemen, he and Dempsey will battle in the classic six round, first-to-two-falls format! If Myles wins, he no longer has to listen to what Dempsey has to say. Will Myles win his freedom? Or will he lose all the ground he has gained?
NQCC enters together to show this is all in good sportsmanship, but Myles will have Tavion in his corner while Charlie has Wren. The bell rings on the first round, and the two tie up. Dempsey hits an arm-drag, has an armlock, and makes it a cording hold. Myles endures, rolls, and stands, but Dempsey wrenches. Myles wrenches, snapmares, and covers, TWO! Dempsey gets up and Myles grins. The fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, Myles headlocks, but Dempsey powers out. Myles RUNS Dempsey over, covers, ONE! Dempsey is already frustrated but we’re not even a minute in. The two tie up again, Dempsey headlocks, and Myles pries at the hold.
Myles has the top wristlock, arm-drags Dempsey down, and keeps hold of the arm. Dempsey headscissors, Myles kips free, and the fans cheer. Myles headlocks, Dempsey wrenches out to headlock back, but Myles does the same to get a wristlock. Dempsey bridges and rolls, then wrenches gain. Myles wrenches again, goes back to the top wristlock, but Dempsey jumps up for a headscissor takedown! The fans cheer as Dempsey also has the armlock. Myles fights around, the fans rally, but Dempsey wrangles Myles again! Dempsey has the short arm scissors, and he uses that to throw Myles around on the mat!
The fans rally while Myles endures. We have less than a minute in this round but Dempsey throws Myles around more. The fans rally again, Myles fights and rolls to a stack, ONE and Myles deadlifts Dempsey! Dempsey sunset flips it, TWO! Myles has the jackknife bridge, TWO as Dempsey bridges up! Dempsey spins Myles, they fight for control and we’re under 30. Dempsey underhooks, Myles wrenches out to cradle, TWO! Dempsey has the cradle, TWO! The two stand, Dempsey goes for the roll up but Myles sits on a prawn hold! MYLES SCORES!
Myles: 1; Dempsey: 0
With just seven seconds to spare, Myles gets one over on his mentor! Tavion and Wren argue over who gets the spit bucket and towel, Myles and Dempsey get them to sort that out, and we have our refresher period while NXT goes picture in picture.
Wren and Tavion keep arguing, they each want to help both guys, and the refresher is over. Round two starts and the two tie up. Dempsey cravats and he has the neck wrench. Myles rolls but Dempsey rolls with him. Myles fights up, fires body shots, and rolls again, only for Dempsey to hold on. Myles endures, fights up, but Dempsey hits a CRAVAT PLEX! Cover, TWO, but Dempsey keeps that cravat! Myles RAMS Dempsey into a corner, RAMS him in again, and then fights around to power out! Dempsey goes up, but Myles stays back to headlock takeover! Dempsey kicks around, headscissors, but Myles kips free!
Myles hits a headlock takeover again, but Dempsey rolls to a cover. TWO, and Myles grinds on the headlock. Dempsey rolls to have a headlock of his own, but Myles powers up and out. Dempsey RUNS Myles over! Things keep moving, Myles hurdles but Dempsey trips him! Dempsey ties up the legs and brings Myles into a BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Myles endures, pops free to a cover, TWO! Dempsey is up but Myles headlocks. Dempsey powers up and out, but Myles RUNS him over! Things keep moving as Myles runs, but Dempsey drops down, hurdles, but into a SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Dempsey stays in this as we hit one minute!
Myles hits another takeover! Myles traps an arm but Dempsey fights his way to the cover, TWO! Myles holds onto the headlock, Dempsey fights up, and it is hard to know who Wren and Tavion coach more. Myles grinds the headlock as we hit 30 seconds, but Dempsey powers his way into a headlock on Myles. NXT returns to single picture as Myles powers up and out, but Dempsey RUNS him over! Things just keep moving, Myles hurdles but Dempsey counters the hip toss. Myles also counters, we’re under 10 seconds again, and the two fight for control! The clock hits ZERO!
Myles: 1; Dempsey: 0
Dempsey KNEES Myles low! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Dempsey gets away with that one. Wren & Tavion both check Myles, and Tavion is upset on Myles’ behalf. The refresher period is done, Dempsey runs up on Myles, but Myles dodges! Myles UPPERCUTS again and again, then huffs ‘n’ puffs as he whips. Dempsey wrenches to KNEE low again! The fans rally for Myles but Dempsey hits the REGAL PLEX! Bridging cover, Dempsey scores!!
Myles: 1; Dempsey: 1
The third is done fast with that, will it all end with this next round? Tavion helps Myles recover, Wren is torn given Dempsey’s tactics, but it’s on to the fourth! Dempsey SHOTGUNS Myles down! Dempsey drags Myles up, UPPERCUTS him again and again, then KNEES Myles in the side! Myles crawls, Dempsey KNEES him down again, and even talks some trash. Dempsey KNEES Myles again, then pushes Myles to a cover. TWO, but Dempsey is right on Myles with elbows! Dempsey clamps onto Myles with an IRON OCTOPUS! The fans rally, Myles powers up and out, but Dempsey slips free of the fireman’s carry!
Dempsey wrenches to KNEE Myles again! Dempsey runs, but Myles BACKDROPS him! Myles storms up to fire haymakers! Myles whips then LARIATS Dempsey! And LARIATS again! And clinches, for an OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! And another OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Myles clinches for the ANGLE SLAM! Cover, TWO! Dempsey stays in this, Myles stays on him, but the ribs limit his suplex. Dempsey hammerlocks an arm to fire off body shots! We’re under a minute as Dempsey hooks the leg again! Myles fights it, slips out of the nelson and victory rolls, TWO! Dempsey has it, TWO!
Both men stand, Myles OKLAHOMA- NO, Dempsey smothers it! TWO and Myles has the ghost pin! TWO, and Dempsey backslides! With a bridge! TWO and Myles has the sunset, TWO! Dempsey swings wild but Myles ducks it, to then ORTON DROPKICK! Cover, MYLES WINS!!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (Leaves the NQCC)
Dempsey tried to hold Myles down in more ways than one, but Myles’ “Dropkick of Destiny” comes through for him again! Myles offers a handshake, Dempsey frowns, so Myles leaves it at that. Myles moves on from the No Quarter Catch Crew, but how will he fair as a lone wolf?
The Culling talks backstage.
Shawn Spears is confident in Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance, but then Izzi Dame SMACKS Jensen down!? The others ask what that was for! They have a match tonight! Izzi says nope, she got that rescheduled to next week. And Jensen is out, Spears is in. Jensen was never fully “bought in.” If you are not committed to The Culling, you are out! Niko and Spears say damn right. What did Jensen do to get him ejected? And with this change, do Briggs & Inamura stand a chance of surviving?
Tyra Mae Steele VS Arianna Grace!
NXT is ready to L F G with the season one women’s champion! She already knows how to win given those gold medals around her neck, but will she learn how to lose with Grace?
The bell rings and the two circle. Tyra offers a handshake but Arianna says no thanks. The two tie up, Tyra picks a leg and trips Arianna! Then she gets an arm, arm-drags Arianna, but Arianna headscissors. But Tyra turns that into a gator roll! Arianna panics, grabs the ROPEBREAK, and she argues with the rf. Tyra trips Arianna, Arianna goes back to ropes, and Tyra lets go. Arianna runs up, Tyra dodges to waistlock, but Arianna fights to a facelock. Tyra powers Arianna up and THROWS her away! The fans fire up while Arianna flounders. Tyra grabs a leg, Arianna has ropes, and Arianna BOOTS her away!
Arianna bumps Tyra off buckles, throws hands and stomps, then tells the ref to leave her alone. Arianna then short arm LARIATS Tyra! Arianna dusts herself off and says, “Look what you made me do!” Arianna BOOTS Tyra down, covers, ONE!! Arianna is furious and she storms up on Tyra. Arianna pie faces Tyra, shouts, “I’m Ms. NXT!” then she SLAPS Tyra! Tyra just grins and nods. The fans fire up, Arianna apologizes, and even offers a handshake! But Tyra says, “No thank you!” LARIAT! And LARIAT! Then a fireman’s carry for the THROW! The fans fire up with Tyra and she storms up on Arianna! Deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, Tyra wins!
Winner: Tyra Mae Steele, by pinfall
Tyra is steely eyed as she takes her first win in NXT. Will she go from gold medalist to wearing a gold belt soon enough?
Backstage interview with Mike Santana.
Sarah is now with The Standard and says tonight is the biggest match of his career. He got a great win over Tavion Heights last week, but now it is the TNA World Championship with Trick Williams, how is he feeling? Santana says he should be taking some time to soak it all in. He is about to be in the main event of NXT TV, fighting for the TNA World Championship. What a crazy time we live in. But he will take his time to reflect once he has the title on his shoulder. Now is the time to get busy! Santana tells Trick, “I looked into your eyes and I didn’t see a fighting champion. I saw a pretender! I saw someone who’s fighting for nobody but himself!
“But tonight, for me, it’s the total opposite. Tonight, I fight for every person who’s ever stepped foot in a TNA ring! I fight for the legacy of TNA! Por todo mejente Latina! Todo mejente Boricua y mundo!” But most of all, Santana fights for his baby girl at home as she witnesses history. He promised to come home THE TNA World Champion, and to that girl, he breaks no promises. Trick, Santana knows how great you are! But tonight, he has to be three seconds better! Let’s get it! Santana is all fired up, but will he bring Trick down to earth? Or will that fire only burn him up?
The Fatal Influence is here!
The fans are torn as Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx accompany the NEW NXT Women’s Champion, Jacy Jayne! Granted, it took all three of them and then some to take that title off Stephanie Vaquer, but that won’t matter in the history books. Jacy says no one here supported her the last four years, so they can’t get on the bandwagon now that she’s champ! They can all shut their mouths and listen to what she has to say! The fans boo now, and Jacy says like she was going to say before being so rudely interrupted by the idiots, all is right in the universe because Fatal Influence is finally on top where they belong.
Last week, Jacy pulled off the most shocking moment in NXT HISTORY! And the looks on all the fans’ faces said it all! The most fickle group of fans were left stunned, shocked, jaws dropped to the floor! But you know who wasn’t shocked when all the air got sucked out of the place? Jacy! While the fans underestimated Jacy as the “third wheel” and latched onto whoever the flavor of the month was, Jacy was putting in the work. She got better and she stayed ready. The fans still boo, but Jacy says to shut up! She is talking! The fans boo more, but Jacy says you need to respect the champion!
And for those of you who don’t know, Jacy and Fallon started in this business together. And over the years, Fallon has become like a sister to Jacy. That is why after a very long, long discussion, they decided that it was time to finally run the play. They slap heard around the world! And it was an opportunity that Jacy had to take. But then wait, wait, someone is talking over Jacy? Who is this coming out from the crowd? She introduces herself as Lainey Reid, and the fans already know her. Lainey says Jacy proved anything is possible by beating Stephanie. With this NXT Women’s Division being so stacked, Lainey was going to humbly wait her turn.
But then she realized… Jacy is now the most beatable champion NXT has ever seen! Wait, LOLA VICE is here now! And Lola tells Jacy that she’ll be the first to say congratulations. And that title is not about Jacy, Fatal Influence, or anyone else. It is time that title came home to Vice City! The fans cheer, but wait! Now we have Jordynne Grace! And The Juggernaut says when she came to NXT to be part of the greatest women’s division in the world, she had a plan. But after seeing everything this past week, it is apparent that anything can happen.
Grace thought she knew something about wrestling, but in a world where Trick Williams is TNA World Champion, and Jacy Jayne can beat Stephanie Vaquer, literally anything can happen. And speaking of, Jaida Parker now interrupts! Miss Parker says Grace had her chances. And everyone knows Jaida is the baddest b*tch in this place, so that title needs to be around her waist. WAIT, Kelani Jordan shows up! She points out that if anyone’s proven they can beat Jacy, it’s Lani! And who has never had her chance at that top title? SKRRRRRR~! Lash Legend says no one cares, Kelani! Zip it! Thank you.
Now, as far as the Bougie Bully is concerned, she sees a whole lotta women who have already had their turn. If anyone gets the title off Jacy, it is Lash. Jaida speaks up but THEA HAIL attacks from the crowd! And it is chaos! The Fatal Influence loves it, but they’re forgetting about Lainey! And then the LIGHTS GO OUT!? The lights come back up, and it is MARIAH MAY!?!? The Glamour that was once All Elite is now here in Orlando! And she also loves watching the chaos. “I have FINALLY arrived!” The fans are thunderous for that! Mariah tells Fatal Influence, “You can call me the next NXT Women’s Champion.”
Mariah smiles, Jacy and the Influence seethe, but Mariah says, “The best women’s division in the world just got a lot more glamorous!” She blows a kiss to the Toxic Rockstar, will Jacy have to kiss the belt goodbye already?
The Evolve Women’s Division finishes watching what just happened.
Stevie Turner says the NXT Women’s Division is absolutely stacked! Title contenders wherever you look! She tells all the girls of Evolve that one day, that will be them. The Evolve Women’s Champion, Kali Armstrong, says chicks are lining up for that title. And speaking of, she wants to see who steps to her, The Difference Maker, tomorrow night. Is that an Open Challenge? And if so, who will go after Kali as the inaugural challenger?
Ethan Page & The Vanity Project watch back last week’s NXT North American Championship match.
Specifically, they rewatch Ethan Page giving Ricky Saints a cutter to the chair. Daaaayum~! Ethan says that is how you take away Saints’ voice. And he did take Je’Von Evans’ smile once. Hundos! And tonight, boys, they can even take the masks of Laredo Kid & Dragon Lee. Brad says imagine the look on the ladies’ faces when they see what Laredo & Lee really look like! Jackson says that sounds like more ladies for them! Hundos! And Ethan, don’t worry, they’ll handle Legacy. Ethan says that’s what he was hoping for. They head out for that match right now, but will all these massive egos implode on themselves? Or will Ethan be strolling into Los Angeles?
8 Man Tag: Ethan Page & The Vanity Project VS Je’Von Evans, Laredo Kid, Sean Legacy & Dragon Lee!
The teams sort out and Laredo starts against the Carolina Reaper, Jackson Drake. They circle, feel things out, and tie up. They go around, the fans cheer on Laredo, but Jackson wrenches and wristlocks. Laredo rolls, handsprings, and trips Jackson! Cover, ONE, and Jackson kicks low. Jackson headlocks, grinds the hold, but Laredo powers up and out. Laredo blows past Jackson, runs him over, and things keep moving. Jackson drops, Laredo rolls, and then Laredo dodges to springboard and RANA! The fans fire up and Laredo mule kicks! Laredo CLUBS Jackson, tags Dragon Lee, and they mug Jackson against the ropes!
The fans cheer as Laredo CHPOS, Lee CHOPS, and then they double whip to hurdle, KICK, and FLYING FOREARM! Then uno, dos, tres, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Cover, Ethan breaks it. The fans boo but Lee stays on Jackson. Lee whips corner to corner, runs in, but Jackson puts him on the apron. Lee RAMS Jackson, GAMANGIRIS, then goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Jackson stays in this, Lee runs up to JUMP KICK! He sits Jackson down to then COMBINACION CABRON! Lee drags Jackson back up, fireman’s carries, but Jackson scrambles free! Tag to Smokes but Lee mule kicks low!
Lee brings Smokes over, tags Je’Von, and Je’Von goes up to AX HANDLE Smokes! The fans cheer as the Young OG wrenches, but Smokes fires hands! Smokes whips, Je’Von reverses, BOUNCY~ RANA! Legacy tags in at the same time, and he adds a PENALTY KICK! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Legacy but Smokes RAMS him into the corner! Smokes digs his shoulder in, the ref backs Smokes off, but that lets Team Ego mug Legacy! The fans boo but Ethan tags in. Ethan reels Legacy in, the fans tell him off, but Ethan Canadian Racks! Legacy slips free, dodges, and DROPKICKS!
Ethan tumbles out, Legacy dodges Brad to LARIAT him up and out! Smokes runs up but Legacy TOSSES him! Legacy DIVES and takes out Swipe Right! The fans are thunderous, Jackson runs up but Je’Von TOSSES him out! Tag to Lee, then tag to Laredo. Lee & Je’Von DOUBLE PLANCHA! Down goes The Vanity Project! Laredo builds speed, but Ethan BOOTS him outta nowhere! The ref keeps Laredo’s teammates back while Ethan stomps away! The fans boo but Ethan coordinates his team while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Brad looms over Je’Von. Je’Von fires body shots, SMACKS Brad, but Brad keeps him from his corner! Je’Von ROCKS Brad while fans chant ‘SWIPE LEFT!” Brad KNEES Je’Von low, brings him over to whip, and he tags Jackson. Brad snapmares Je’Von to then NECK SNAPPER! Jackson basement DROPKICKS! And deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Je’Von is still in this but Jackson stands on his hands! The fans rally but Jackson grins. Jackson CLAWS Je’Von’s back, then STOMPS the hands! The fans boo but Jackson brings Je’Von up and around. Je’Von CHOPS back! The fans fire up but Ethan shouts to fight back!
Jackson ROCKS Je’Von, hits a JAWBREAKER, KNEE and KICK! Then an STO! And STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Jackson clamps on with a chinlock, it is almost a Bully Choke! Je’Von endures, fights up, and the fans rally. Je’Von powers up and arm-drags free! Jackson runs up but into a BACKDROP! The fans fire up, but Ethan tags in and is right on Je’Von! Je’Von avoids the Twisted Grin to SUPERKICK! Je’Von crawls, hot tags to Lee and Smokes! Lee dodges Smokes to SHOTGUN the Vanity Project! Then he pops Smokes up to SUPERKICK! The fans fire up, Lee goes corner to corner, HYDRAULIC DROPKICK!
Lee brings Smokes around, lifts, but Brad saves Smokes! The fans boo but then Laredo gets a boost to DROPKICK Brad! Laredo then DIVES! Laredo clips ropes but he still hits Brad down! Smokes runs up on Lee but Lee slips through the lariat to lift and POWERBOMB!! Cover, Ethan breaks it with a DROPKICK! Lee TOSSES Ethan, goes back to Smokes, and he tags Legacy. They double whip, Smokes wrenches to crisscross them! Tag to Brad, he THROWS Legacy into Lee! Tag back to Jackson, then Ethan tags in! Brad hits a SPINEBUSTER, Jackson adds a SWANTON, and Ethan RIPCORDS for a POWERSLAM!
Cover, but Lee & Je’Von DOUBLE SUPERKICK Swipe Right down onto it! The fans are thunderous as all eight men are down! The eight stir, sort out, and Je’Von coordinates with Laredo, They LARIAT Swipe Right up and out, then Je’Von FLIES! Down goes Swipe Right and the fans fire up! Laredo nods and he ASAI MOONSAULTS! Swipe Right goes down again! Legacy and Ethan trade haymakers! The fans rally for Legacy and he gets the edge! Ethan KNEES low, ROLLING ELBOWS, but Legacy BOOTS first! Tags to Lee and Brad! Brad runs up, but Lee BOOTS him first! Lee goes up, Brad scrambles up after him!
Brad fires hands, brings Lee to the very top, but Lee trips Brad! Lee CHOPS Brad into a Tree of Woe! And then WOE STOMPS! The fans fire up with Lee and he has Brad up again! OPERACION DRAGON!! Cover, Lee and team win!!
Winners: Je’Von Evans, Laredo Kid, Sean Legacy & Dragon Lee, by pinfall
Vanity Project may not be ready for NXT just yet, but will this massive win help Dragon Lee lead the LWO to victory against AAA’s Aerostar, Mr. Iguana y Octagon Jr? Will Ethan Page survive his trip to Los Angeles to then defend the title against #SuperSean? Or is everything about to change when Worlds Collide?
Oba Femi waits in Ava Raine’s office.
Robert Stone & Stevie Turner assure the NXT Champion that the NXT General Manager will be back any moment. And are they ready with the contract per his request? Y-Yes, Stone has it right here, it just needs their signatures. Perfect. Oba is ready to sign, but then Jasper Troy steps in. Stevie informs Jasper that Ava will be here shortly. Jasper says they don’t need her for this. Stone says okay, then just sign here. Jasper says, “This is the first time you’ve had to look up at a man to face him. How’s it feel?” Oba says, “Size makes no difference. Whether the mission is to snap a twig or to knock down an oak tree just like yourself, the result remains the same.”
Both behemoths sign on the dotted line, and it is official. Oba and Troy are ready for battle, but will these two bring down the house quite literally when they do?
#ZaRuca talks backstage.
#TwoBeltsSol says everyone is so laser focused on Jacy, it is crazy. Zaria says that’s because everyone knows it is easier to go after Jacy than Sol. But then they come across poor Tatum Paxley. Zaria asks why Tatum didn’t run out there. Tatum says even in that crowded room, she’d be alone. Sol says they’re here for her. Izzi Dame walks in and asks if they really are, though. Tatum’s been down this road, and it has given her nothing. So trust Izzi when she says turning to these “best friends” for help will end the same way. Sol asks, doesn’t Izzi have her own “friends” to worry about? Zaria says Izzi has no friends.
Izzi tells Tatum that we’ve seen what Izzi does to people who’ve crossed her, and who aren’t true friends. She purges them, and that is what Tatum needs. Izzi leaves, but will she lure Tatum into The Culling? Or can ZaRuca help Tatum turn the tide?
Tony D’Angelo is on the phone.
The Don assures the other person not to worry, they’ll figure this out. But then in walks Luca Crusifino and Tony ends the call. Luca asks what’s going on, he hasn’t heard from Tony all week. Tony says Luca wanted to speak to him, but he has no time for small talk. Luca says after last week’s conversation, Luca started to think. About trust and loyalty. Yes, Tony knows that, so get to the point. Luca understands that Tony no longer trusts him. He is making a move to show he is still loyal. What? Luca says he wants Tony to trust him, so they’re going to be in a tag match against High Ryze next week.
Wait, Tony & Luca? Yes! Because Stacked paid off High Ryze to go after Tony before Battleground, so they need to retaliate. Luca wants to do this for the family, but without getting Tony’s consent? Luca says with all due respect, they’re not really a family anymore, are they? The Consigliere leaves, but is he still a D’Angelo? Or is this all part of a plan cooked up by Stacks?
TNA World Championship: Trick Williams VS Mike Santana!
While he joined the rarified air of men who have held this title and the NXT Championship in their careers, he is the FIRST man to hold the TNA World Championship while still signed to WWE. Will Trick continue to make history by holding onto the title? Or will The Standard finally become THE champion of Total Nonstop Action?
NXT returns as Trick makes his entrance to a very mixed reaction. The introductions are made, the TNA title is raised, and we see if Santana can #WhoopDatTrick!
The bell rings and the fans are fired up already. Trick and Santana tie up, Trick puts Santana in a corner, but he lets off as the ref counts. The fans cheer “SAN-TA-NA!” and the two tie up again. Santana headlocks, Trick fires body shots and powers out. Trick hurdles, Santana whips, but Trick THROWS Santana by his hair! Then he SLAPS Santana! Trick fires up but Santana just grins. Santana RAMS Trick into a corner and fires hands! The fans fire up and Santana SLAPS Trick back! The fans cheer, Santana wrenches and hits the atomic FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Santana SENTONS and the fans rally behind him again! Cover, TWO!
Trick flounders away, Santana brings Trick up, but Trick hits the BIG back suplex! Both men hobble up, Trick runs and JUMPING NECKBREAKERS! Cover, TWO! Santana stays in this but Trick drags him up. Trick suplexes, covers, TWO! Santana is tougher than that but Trick stomps him. The fans chant, “Trick, You Suck!” Trick frowns, scuffs Santana, but then Santana blocks the boot! Santana shakes his head, spins Trick and CHOPS! CHOPS! Trick shoves, Santana dodges, hurdles, and drops down to DROPKICK! Trick tumbles out, the fans are thunderous, and Santana builds speed! But Trick hurries away!
The fans boo but Trick shakes his head. He says he doesn’t need this, he’s the champ! Trick wants to walk? But Santana FLIES! Down goes Trick, and he falls right at the pedestal upon which the title sits! Santana has the fans all fired up, and NXT goes picture in picture.
Santana storms over to Trick, drags him up, and puts him back in the ring. Santana pushes Trick to a cover, TWO! Trick toughs it out but Santana drags him up. Santana snapmares and basement DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Trick crawls away and Santana frowns. Santana is on Trick but Trick CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS, but Santana blocks! Santana ROCKS Trick, CHOPS Trick, and has Trick on the ropes. Santana brings Trick around but Trick headlocks! Santana pulls Trick’s hair but the ref reprimands. Trick grinds the headlock and brings Santana to his knees. Santana fights up, powers up and out, then drops down.
Santana hurdles then DROPKICKS Trick again! Both men are down and the ref checks Trick. Trick is okay to continue so Santana covers, TWO! Santana is annoyed as Trick bails out and walks it off. Trick still wants to leave but Santana SMACKS him off the desk! And SMACKS him off the desk again! Trick falls in a heap and Santana looms over him while soaking up the cheers. Santana then puts Trick in the ring, but Trick throat chops him! And headlocks for the takeover! Trick floats to get the leg for a HALF CRAB! Santana endures, reaches out, and fights his way forward! NXT returns to single picture as Trick drags Santana back!
The fans rally as Santana fights, turns over, and he kicks at Trick! And kicks, and kicks, and kicks! Trick falls and Santana is free, but both men stand up. Santana CHOPS Trick to a corner, then runs up to UPPERCUT! Santana goes up and he rains down elbows! The fans count, but Trick stops Santana at tres to SNAKE EYES! The fans boo but Trick hits the TRICK KICK! Cover, TWO!! Santana survives and Trick rains down forearms! Trick is furious, but he drags Santana up with a facelock. Trick squeezes tight, Santana backs up, and he has the ROPEBREAK! Trick lets go just to whip and LEG LARIAT! The fans boo but Trick soaks up that heat.
Trick storms over to Santana, drags him up, and cravats for a neck wrench. The fans rally, Santana fights up, and Santana fires body shots. Trick cranks the cravat harder, the fans rally even harder, and Santana fights up again! Santana fires shots to the leg, and he fires body shots! Trick CLUBS Santana on the neck! Trick then CHOPS in the corner! Santana just gets mad! The fans fire up as Trick CHOPS but Santana just hits himself to get even angrier! Trick RAMS low, fireman’s carries, but Santana slips free! Santana ducks the leg lariat to SUPERKICK! Santana runs, into an EDDY GORDO! But Santana PELES!
Trick wobbles, Santana runs up, but Trick ducks a lariat to wrench, BODY BLOW, and UPPERCUT! Trick runs, but Santana blows past him! Trick jumps but the hurdle becomes a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!! But Santana can’t make the cover!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous again! Trick rises, but Santana kips up! Santana roars, and he fires haymakers on Trick! Trick flounders, Santana DECKS him again and again! Then FLYING UPPERCUT! Santana scoops, Trick slips free to O’Conner, but Santana bucks that to back-somersault and STUNNER!! Cover, TWO!! Santana is beside himself but the fans rally even harder!
Santana runs corner to corner to CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO!! Trick survives again and Santana is stunned! The fans rally for Santana as he climbs up! Santana aims, 450 SPLASH!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Trick survives by a fingertip! Santana is in utter disbelief, but then he powers up that right arm! Trick rises, SPIN THE- NO, Trick bails out! The fans boo, but for the third time, Trick wants to bail. Elijah/Elias is in the crowd, telling Trick that’s not how a champions this. But Trick snatches the guitar! And he SMASHES it on the steel steps?! Elijah is pissed, but the ref keeps him back! And then who is this dragging Santana outta the ring?!
The fans freak out as KC Navarro & Top Dolla- Er, uh, AJ Francis are here! CHOKE SLAM onto the desk!! KC & AJ put Santana in the ring! TRICK SHOT to the back!! Santana sputters, Trick reloads, TRICK SHOT again!!! Cover, TRICK WINS!!
Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall (still TNA World Champion)
That was a First Class screw job in more ways than one! They make sure Santana fails to keep his promise to his daughter, but now Trick will defend the title against Elijah this Friday! Will the TNA World title soon #WalkWithElijah? Or will Trick win Against All Odds?
My Thoughts:
An awesome NXT, especially as the go-home to a lot of stuff going on this weekend. Very good opening promo segment, but I wonder if the “summit” was a last minute idea as it wasn’t advertised last week or even today on the WWE’s site. Even so, it all worked out to make an awesome 8 Man Tag. Ethan fits in well with The Vanity Project given the concept of ego, but same goes for Je’Von, Laredo Kid, Dragon Lee & Sean Legacy working well as young high-fliers. Great win for the Faces in that, but I feel like that indicates A) the LWO loses to Iguana, Aerostar & Octagon, and B) Ethan finds a way to survive his challengers. And depending on what happens with Evolve, we very well could see Ethan VS Legacy as Champion VS Champion, but only one title on the line.
The TNA World Championship main event was awesome stuff, but while I figured Santana would lose, AJ Francis & KC Navarro showing up was a great surprise. I wonder if First Class is trying to ingratiate themselves to the top champion. And either way, Trick VS Elijah for Friday will be some great stuff, and might be Trick’s second successful defense. Quick side note: AJ Francis returning to WWE via the crossover is a great example of what I hope happens with released stars like Gigi Dolin/Priscilla Kelly and R-Truth/Ron Killings. The fans chanted “We Want Truth” just as they did last night on Raw, we can only hope someone in WWE and/or TKO listens to that.
Dark State of course win their Six Man Tag over Chase U 2.0, and Mr. Chase is understandably upset with Kale & Uriah for not listening for even one second. Chase needs to have one of his famous meltdowns aimed at them to help them understand how serious this is. Great British Rounds match from Myles VS Dempsey, and I had a feeling Myles would win to earn his “freedom” from NQCC. If Sean Legacy doesn’t win the title off Ethan, and if they’re gonna play up Ricky Saints being hurt, I’d love to see Myles get a shot at the North American Championship as his next step.
Good promo from Tony and Luca, they’ll have a good match with Tyriek & Tyson, but I would think Stacks uses that moment to strike and make it at least look like Luca’s on Stacks’ side. Very good atypical contract signing for Oba Femi and Jasper Troy. They didn’t need to go to the ring and sit at a table, say a bunch of stuff, and all the other cliches, because we all know Oba’s accomplishments while Jasper is brand new, having won this spot from LFG. It’ll still be a great match for next week, but I would think Oba wins. A lot of that might also depend on the plans for NXT Great American Bash in Atlanta.
An interesting twist in the Culling’s story. What evidence does Izzi have that Jensen isn’t committed to their faction? And she sure decided to hit first and ask questions never… Perhaps they’re going the opposite direction from what I was predicting: Instead of Briggs breaking down and joining The Culling, Jensen is the one who turns and reunites with his old friend. But then that feels like Jensen, Briggs & Inamura VS Spears, Niko Vance and a new member of The Culling. Izzi also has a good promo with Tatum, Sol & Zaria. I suppose Tatum joining Culling would be the easiest course of action, making for Izzi & Tatum VS ZaRuca, and potentially Izzi or Tatum challenging for the Women’s North American Championship.
And speaking of titles, I think the NXT Women’s Division put it to rest that this is the best, most competitive women’s division in wrestling. Good promo from Jacy to basically explain that the dysfunction was all part of the plan to lure everyone into a false sense of security. And while we got a great flood of top names in NXT today, AND the WWE debut of Mariah May (hopefully that stays her name), this Lainey Reid really stands out as an odd choice. Apparently, she was a mainstay of Level Up, explaining why I didn’t know anything about her…
But even if I did, the way they finally brought her onto NXT was so odd. She hops out from the crowd, all the other established names make real entrances, and then Mariah May steals the spotlight with her arrival. I feel like Lainey ends up a rather random roadblock for Mariah to get at the title, but between them and the other six (Thea, Jaida, Lola, Jordynne, Kelani & Lash), I would love to see a huge tournament that culminates at WWE Evolution in Atlanta. Five weeks, four rounds, the winner of the tournament faces Jacy at Evolution, it all works out. Though it’d be really rough for Jacy if she was a transitional champion after being in NXT and putting in the work, just as she said. Well, I suppose still better than being released…
My Score: 9/10
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