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Mitchell’s NJPW AXS TV Results: New Beginning in Sapporo Part 3!

Can Naito remain Tranquilo against Taichi?

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NJPW New Beginning Sapporo 2019

NJPW wraps up in Sapporo as Tetsuya Naito defends the IWGP Intercontinental Championship! Will he stay Tranquilo against the treacherous Taichi?

 

This coverage of New Beginning in Sapporo will be as aired by AXS TV.

Gifs can be found courtesy of http://frentique.tumblr.com/

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Bushi & Shingo Takagi VS Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Bushi & Takagi win and retain the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships.
  • IWGP Intercontinental Championship: Tetsuya Naito VS Taichi w/ Miho Abe; Naito wins and retains the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.

PLAY BY PLAY

NJPW and AXS set the scene for this Sapporo finale!

Tetsuya Naito and the IWGP Intercontinental Championship have had a “love-hate” relationship for years, but no matter how hard he tries, they always seem to find each other. They got back together again after Naito defeated Chris Jericho at Wrestle Kingdom 13. However, the Sliest Wrestler wants to take that title from Naito and “treat it right”. Will Taichi bring gold to Suzuki-Gun? Or will the belt stay Tranquilo with The Ungovernable Charisma?

Meanwhile, the story of Los Ingobernables de Japon and Suzuki-Gun continues as Shingo Takagi and Bushi defend the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships. After losing the belts in a Triple Threat where LIJ pinned Roppongi 3K, Desperado and Kanemaru want a 2v2 rematch to prove they’re the rightful owners. Will the Black Mask and Muscle Dragon have something to say about that?

 

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Bushi & Shingo Takagi VS Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru!

The war between LIJ and Suzuki-Gun seems to have no end in sight. Will a score finally be settled in this rematch for the tag team championships?

The match begins with Shingo and Kanemaru. They tie up and Shingo pushes Kanemaru to the ropes. Kanemaru turns it around and he kicks low. Shingo dares Kanemaru to keep hitting him, and Kanemaru does. Shingo stays standing after every hit, so Kanemaru runs. They collide shoulders but Shingo doesn’t budge. Shingo chops but Kanemaru grabs hair. Kanemaru kicks and runs but into a fireman’s carry! He slips out but Shingo suplexes. Kanemaru slips out, Shingo runs but he avoids Kanemaru’s dropkick. Kanemaru dodges Shingo’s back senton but runs into Shingo’s scoop slam! Shingo catches his breath while Kanemaru crawls away. Fans rally up but Desperado wants them to calm down.

Desperado and Bushi tag in, and they fire off forearms! Both men grab at each other’s masks! Desperado knees low then snapmares Bushi, to go after the mask! The referee reprimands Desperado and Bushi kicks back. Bushi snapmares and goes after Desperado’s mask! The ref reprimands Bushi, so Bushi just kicks Desperado. Desperado kicks and clubs back, then whips Bushi. Bushi comes back with headscissors but Desperado blocks. Bushi slips out of the powerbomb to dropkick Desperado down! Desperado rolls to ropes but Bushi stomps away. Bushi tags Shingo, and Shingo blasts Kanemaru. Shingo rams shoulders into Desperado in a corner, then whips to follow with a knee. Shingo suplexes Desperado hard! Desperado gasps for air while Shingo drags him up and over to the LIJ corner. Tag to Bushi and LIJ stomps a mudhole into Desperado!

Bushi drags Desperado out but Desperado hits back! Desperado runs but into Shingo’s spinebuster! Shingo catapults Desperado into Bushi’s chop! Bushi adds a dropkick then covers, TWO! Shingo eggs Kanemaru on before he stomps Desperado. Bushi chokes Desperado with a shirt while the ref is busy with Shingo! Bushi stomps and runs, but Desperado dumps him out. Desperado hits Shingo while Kanemaru puts Bushi on railings. Kanemaru runs and leaps up for a guillotine leg drop across the rails! Kanemaru stomps Bushi more but the referee scolds him. He puts Bushi in the ring for Desperado and Desperado drags Bushi into the ropes. Desperado stretches Bushi back but Shingo saves him! Shingo drags Desperado for headbutts, then runs, but into Kanemaru’s dropkick!

Kanemaru takes Shingo outside and throws him into railing. Desperado does the same to Bushi on the other side. Kanemaru dropkicks Shingo’s leg against barriers! Desperado bowls Bushi into chairs! The ref keeps them from using chairs but Kanemaru tortures Shingo’s leg between railing. Desperado and Kanemaru leave Shingo and Bushi to the mercy of the ring count. The count passes 10 before either LIJ member makes it to ringside. Bushi staggers in at 14, but Kanemaru is on him with a choking foot! Kanemaru lets up at 4, but he laughs as he drags Bushi over. He elbows Bushi down then tags Desperado in. Desperado brings Bushi around to the apron, and Kanemaru dropkicks Bushi’s head! Cover, TWO! LIJ is in trouble while we go to break.

NJPW on AXS returns and Desperado stalks Bushi to a corner. Desperado toys with Bushi but Bushi CHOPS back! Bushi throws chop after chop but Desperado rakes the eyes. Desperado whips corner to corner but gets a boot. Bushi hops up and leaps to huricanrana Desperado down! Bushi and Desperado crawl but Desperado stomps Bushi out. Desperado knees and runs but Bushi enziguris him down! Bushi and Desperado crawl again, hot tag to Shingo! Shingo rallies on Suzuki-Gun, even with a bad leg. Shingo whips Kanemaru and begins clothesline trains on them both! Complete Shot and DDT combo! Shingo fires up with the fans as he goes after Desperado. He drags Desperado up but Desperado rakes the eyes! Desperado runs, but into Shingo’s knee!

Shingo runs but Desperado dodges to SPEAR Shingo down! Desperado fires himself up and brings Shingo up. He tries to suplex but Shingo fights out. Desperado still gets Shingo up for a shin breaker! But he runs into a back elbow! And a jab, and a lariat! Shingo crawls for his corner, hot tag to Bushi! Bushi climbs up and leaps at Desperado for a missile dropkick! Bushi-rooni! He hits Kanemaru for good measure before running in at Desperado. Double knees, feed to Shingo, spinebuster backstabber combo! Cover, TWO! LIJ keeps focus as fans fire up. Shingo drags Desperado but Kanemaru boots Bushi. Desperado back suplexes, dropkick combo! Kanemaru hits Bushi then feeds to Desperado’s spinebuster! Kanemaru adds a basement dropkick! Desperado brings Bushi up, torture rack bomb! Cover, TWO!

Fans rally for Bushi while Desperado keep his focus. Desperado drags Bushi up for double underhook, but Bushi resists. Bushi powers out and SLAPS Desperado. Desperado slaps back, and now it’s a brawl! Bushi kicks, misses, but heel kicks! He catches Desperado in the swinging neckbreaker! Both men are down but fans fire up. They crawl, hot tags to Kanemaru and Shingo! Kanemaru throws haymakers and kicks but Shingo just grits his teeth. Shingo misses his chop, but then fakes Kanemaru out for double ax handles! Shingo back suplexes Kanemaru hard! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up with Shingo again as he drags Kanemaru up. Underhooks but Kanemaru slips out to dropkick the leg out! Kanemaru stomps Shingo out but Shingo grows stronger. Shingo blocks, fires forearms from all sides, then runs, but the ref is used as a shield!

Kanemaru tilt-o-whirl DDT! Desperado hits Bushi while Kanemaru scoop slams Shingo. Kanemaru climbs, moonsault! Cover, TWO!! Kanemaru tries again, leaping at Shingo, but into the Northern Lights! But Kanemaru’s right back up, only to get Shingo’s German Suplex! Both men are down but moving. Shingo drags himself up and fans fire up again. Kanemaru follows, dodges, but runs into pop-up Death Valley Driver! Cover, but Desperado breaks it. Bushi throws Desperado out and stomps away on the outside. Shingo lifts Kanemaru but Kanemaru slips through to a sunset flip! TWO, and Shingo gets Kanemaru up, Noshigami!! But Shingo can’t make the cover, his leg slows him down. Shingo gets moving, Pumping Bomber! Cover, but Desperado drags the ref out!

Desperado scurries away and gets a chair! Shingo shouts for the ref but Desperado jabs him! Bushi kicks the chair from Desperado to take it. Bushi jabs Desperado but Kanemaru turns Bushi around. Kanemaru spits his whiskey, but Bushi shields himself with the chair! Bushi spits the green mist in Kanemaru’s face in return! Shingo clotheslines Depserado out! Bushi DIVES on Desperado! Shingo aims at the blinded Kanemaru, corner clothesline, to Pumping Bomber! Cover, TWO?! Kanemaru survives!? Shingo can’t believe it, but he fires himself back up. Bushi puts Desperado into railing and Shingo hauls Kanemaru up. Wheelbarrow to code breaker, Rebellion!! Cover, LIJ wins!

Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon, Shingo Takagi pinning; still IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions

Their first defense is a success! With EVIL & SANADA still the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, both LIJ tag teams have titles. Will their charismatic leader maintain the golden status quo?

 

IWGP Intercontinental Championship: Tetsuya Naito VS Taichi w/ Miho Abe!

Suzuki-Gun’s most dramatic performer not only feels he is more deserving of the title, but he owes Naito for mocking him time and again. Will Taichi make dreams come true when he wins the title back for Miho? Or will Naito continue to frustrate the Prima Donna?

Naito casually drags the title belt like he did before. But Taichi smirks as someone attacks Naito from behind! They smash Naito with a short ladder! It’s Takashi Iizuka!? Isn’t he supposed to be retired?! Seems he’s still willing to do favors for his old stable. Naito looks to be out cold, and Taichi simply plays dumb. Young Lions defend Naito but Iizuka goes after them! Iizuka wipes the Lions out then moves aside as Taichi fetches Naito. Taichi stands Naito up for another SMASH from Iizuka! Taichi drags Naito up again, for a Black Mephisto on the ramp! Iizuka leaves, having done his part, while Taichi picks up the belt. Taichi leaves Naito for dead as he takes the belt to the ring.

Red Shoes and trainers check on Naito. Naito stirs while Taichi tells the fans, “shut up, you assh*les!” He says the match is over! Taichi says the main event is canceled! Now get out of here! Fans boo and jeer as Young Lions help Naito up and to the back. Is the match really over? Find out after the break.

NJPW on AXS returns and Taichi’s still waiting for someone to officially declare this match his. Red Shoes and the directors talk ringside. Taichi again insists if Naito is unable to compete, he should win by default. Red Shoes clutches the belt as Taichi pulls at him. Wait! Naito is returning! He has Bushi helping him but the champion isn’t going to lose the belt like this. Trainers try to reason with Naito but he doesn’t care. Naito heads to the ring as fans rally behind him. Red Shoes tells Naito he shouldn’t do this, but Naito doesn’t care. Naito wants the match! Taichi laughs at Naito’s guts, but if Naito wants it that bad, then fine. The bell rings and the match happens!

Naito throws forearms, but they do nothing to Taichi. Taichi smirks as Naito keeps trying, only to tire himself out. Fans cheer Naito on but Taichi stomps him out. Taichi laughs as he circles Naito like a vulture. Taichi kicks Naito around, talking trash. Naito manages to sit up but Taichi slaps him around. “Come on, you son of a b*tch!” Naito fires more forearms but they still don’t do much. Taichi eggs Naito on, and Naito keeps throwing forearms. Taichi laughs as he easily clubs Naito back to the mat. Fans rally as Taichi claims this is over. Taichi runs corner to corner at Naito, but into a boot! Taichi kicks but misses, but then gets Naito on the second. He runs but into Naito’s dropkick! Taichi goes down and fans fire up!

Fans rally for Naito as he clutches his bad arm. Taichi is up first and he stalks Naito. “What the Hell are you doing?” Taichi doesn’t understand why Naito’s still trying. He stands over Naito as he slowly drags himself up. Taichi back kicks Naito right back down. Taichi buzzsaw kicks Naito to the mat! He doesn’t even cover, he tells the trainers to check Naito. Naito can barely respond, so Taichi mocks Tranquilo. Taichi tells Naito to just quit, but Naito forces himself to sit up. Taichi goes to kick, but gets caught! Naito elbows the knee, then hits a backbreaker and dropkick! Fans rally again as Naito drags Taichi up. Naito whips Taichi to a corner, then jump kicks, only for Taichi to clobber him on the apron!

Naito is folded on the apron while Taichi goes out and searches under the ring. Taichi brings out a table! He stands it up nearby, then drags Naito over. Taichi picks Naito up and waistlocks, but Naito holds onto the ropes! Fans cheer Naito on as he fights back with his good arm. Taichi clubs Naito again, then wants another Black Mephisto! Naito slips out, gets a piledriver lift! He positions Taichi, and JUMPS! Piledriver through the table!! Both men are down and out while we go to break!

NJPW on AXS returns again as both men slowly stir. Red Shoes starts the ring count, but it passes 10 before either sits up. Naito is first and he gets in at 13. Miho begs Taichi move but the count passes 15! Taichi stands at 16 and manages to get in at 18! Taichi barely moves after that but Naito drags him up into the corner. Naito hoists Taichi up high and climbs up to join him. Naito leaps, SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO! Taichi lives but Naito isn’t done with him. Naito drags Taichi up again, hammerlocks, but Taichi powers out. Taichi boots but Naito back elbows, Taichi enziguris! Both men are down while fans cheer. Naito and Taichi stand back up, and Taichi runs to rabbit clothesline! Then saido suplex! Taichi roars as he gets back up, and tears off the pants!

Taichi takes aim from the corner as he focuses himself. He thrusts but Naito counters with a roll! Things speed up and Taichi clotheslines Naito! Cover, TWO! Taichi drags Naito up quick for a dragon sleeper! Fans rally up as Naito endures the squeeze and wrench! Taichi keeps wrenching and pulling, and Naito starts fading! Taichi lets Naito out to cover, TWO!! Naito barely escapes! Taichi grows frustrated as he paces about. He sits Naito up for fast kicks, then powerbomb lifts, only for Naito to huricanrana! Naito pops Taichi up for a SPINEBUSTER! Both men are down again as fans are thunderous. Naito stands first while Miho coaches Taichi up. Naito drags Taichi up, hammerlock, but Taichi clubs free! Taichi runs, but into a tornado DDT! Naito keeps going, hammerlock, GLORIA! Cover, TWO!!

Naito is too sore and exhausted to be frustrated. He just gets back up and drags Taichi around. Naito wrenches but Iizuka returns to attack Bushi! Iizuka heads for the ring but Naito hits him first! Naito gets payback as he whips Iizuka into the railing! Bushi keeps the mad man back but Taichi grabs the belt. Taichi lies in wait for Naito, and swings the belt! Naito ducks and enziguris Taichi down! Naito picks up the belt, but simply puts it aside. Instead, Naito takes Taichi’s microphone stand! Fans fire up as Naito aims at Taichi with a big grin. Naito JAMS the mic into Taichi’s head! Naito isn’t done there, he takes aim again, but Taichi begs for mercy!? He gets none as Naito SMACKS him with the stand.

Naito takes aim, but Taichi has a chair! Taichi JAMS Naito with the chair! And SMACKS him across the head!! Taichi breaks the chair on Naito’s head! Taichi clears the ring of evidence before Red Shoes returns. The Sliest Wrestler laughs again as he drags Naito back up. Taichi saido suplexes Naito hard! Cover, TWO!! Naito still lives and Taichi can’t believe it! Fans reach a fever pitch for Naito while Miho panics on Taichi’s behalf. Taichi glares as he drags Naito up again. Taichi lifts Naito again, but Naito resists Mephisto. Naito grabs ropes but Taichi pulls on him back. REVERSE-RANA! Naito has a wild look on his face as he runs at the floundering Taichi. Destino denied, and Taichi shoves Red Shoes so he doesn’t see the low blow kick! Gedo Clutch, TWO!! Naito escapes and Taichi is beside himself.

Taichi and Naito are down from exhaustion as fans continue to cheer. Miho coaches Taichi back up but Naito follows. Taichi focuses his power, SUPERKICK!! Cover, TWO!? Naito survives again! Taichi vows to finish this and he drags Naito back up. Taichi powerbomb lifts, but Naito slips out the back! Naito shoves Red Shoes now so that he can low blow kick Taichi! Then DESTINO! Cover, TWO!? Taichi survives and shocks Naito now! Naito poses and gives a thumbs down. He drags Taichi up again, wrenches, DESTIN- Fireman’s carry, to Air Raid position, but Naito Reverse-Ranas again! Naito scoops Taichi, Black Dragon brainbuster! Cover, TWO!? Taichi is proving to be superhuman! But Naito tries again, wrench to DESTINO! Cover, Naito wins!!

Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall; still IWGP Intercontinental Champion

Finally, after so much from both men, Los Ingobernables de Japon’s leader keeps hold of the title! Naito keeps LIJ golden, what will it take to stay golden?

Naito recovers and speaks to Sapporo.

With LIJ in the ring with him, Naito tells the world, “As long as I’m holding this IWGP Intercontinental title, I’ve decided to also go after the IWGP Heavyweight belt.” Fans applaud Naito’s ambition. Therefore, watch and wait for Naito to take on “this massive challenge”! For until the day he achieves this feat, “Tranquilo, chill out.” Naito thanks Sapporo for supporting LIJ. This is the second time doing the cheer in Hokkaido. And perhaps the final time in the Heisei Era! So please, shout along with all your might! EVIL! BUSHI! SANADA! HIROMU! TAKAGI! AND NAITO! “Nosotros Los Ingoberrrrnables! De Japon!!” The role call is complete and the streamers fly! With a golden LIJ making it through Sapporo, what is next for them in 2019?

 


 

My Thoughts:

What a great last bit for the Sapporo coverage. Naturally LIJ closes it out, and they are definitely the strongest faction in NJPW today. They get the complete sweep in Sapporo and against Suzuki-Gun, and now they’re only going for more gold. The Junior Heavyweight Tag Team title match was really good, Shingo did a great job selling his leg. I’m glad to see they turn away Desperado & Kanemaru, but I won’t say “once and for all” yet. Aside from them and Roppongi 3K, I don’t see any Junior Heavyweight tag team coming up to challenge for those titles, let alone take them. Perhaps NJPW can invite teams from other promotions to try, such as ROH or CMLL.

Then the main event was incredible just on the story. Iizuka always seems to come back when Taichi needs him to do his dirty work, and he does it here again. Naito sells the ladder attack well but even Taichi shows some insane levels of toughness. I thought the match was going to end a couple minutes sooner than it did, but Naito and Taichi kept kicking out. Naito wins to finally move on from Taichi, and I’m liking that Naito wants to be a dual champion. Those don’t happen often in NJPW, and with as much Face momentum as Naito has, he might be the one to do it with two top titles. Needless to say, LIJ is poised to take over NJPW, as they should.

My Score: 8.6/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (5/23/25)

Never! Slow! Down!

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It’s getting hot in Georgia!

WWE begins a big Memorial Day Weekend with SmackDown and The Street Profits defending the WWE Tag Team Championships against Fraxiom!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Charlotte Flair VS Zelina Vega VS Giulia; Giulia wins and advances to Money in the Bank.
  • Chris Sabin w/ Alex Shelley VS Tommaso Ciampa w/ Johnny Gargano; Ciampa wins.
  • Mia Yim & B-Fab VS The Secret Her-Vice w/ Chelsea Green; Mia & B-Fab win.
  • Jimmy Uso & Rey Fenix VS Jacob Fatu & JC Mateo w/ Solo Sikoa; Fatu & Mateo win.
  • Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Shinsuke Nakamura VS LA Knight VS Aleister Black; Knight wins and advances to Money in the Bank.
  • WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Fraxiom; win(s) and

PLAY BY PLAY

Drew McIntyre arrives backstage.

And is immediately attacked by Damian Priest! The Archer of Infamy and the Scottish Terminator are #OnSight with each other, and the brawl is on! Priest gets the edge, but then Drew RAMS him into a road case! Security and producers pull these two apart, but it takes a lot of them! Will these two have to be sent home so they can make it to tomorrow night’s Steel Cage match?

 

Tiffany Stratton is here!

Savannah, Georgia fires up as the WWE Women’s Champion struts her way to the ring. And even after a red hot battle last week, it is still Tiffy Time! Tiff has the mic to ask, “Savannah, Georgia, what time is it?” “TIFFY TIME!” Tiff says that is right. So much can change in over a year. This time last year, she was walking into Money in the Bank with all the hype in the world. Some thought she was in over her head, but here she is, standing as THE WWE Women’s Champion! The fans cheer that! And along the way, she has beaten some of the best. On the Grandest Stage of Them All, she beat Charlotte Flair!

And just last week, she kicked Nia Jax’s face off! And in two weeks at MITB, someone will have the same opportunity as Tiff had. So word of advice to whoever wins: If you try cashing in on Tiff, just know- Wait! Alexa Bliss is here! Savannah fires up all over again as Lil’ Miss Bliss makes her way down to the ring, then grabs herself a mic. Bliss says she and Tiff haven’t been formally introduced. Alexa is a former women’s champion, and a former Miss MITB. And Tiff, Alexa has had her eye on you. Tiff caught Alexa’s eye when Tiff beat Charlotte at Mania. And Alexa felt a little bad for Charlotte, but then remembered you can’t feel bad for a narcissist who calls herself The Queen.

Alexa doesn’t need to do stuff like that. But what she does need is the briefcase hanging up there, because Tiffy… Is it okay if Alexa calls her that? Tiff says yes. Alexa tells Tiffy that this is all business. Tiff cashed in on Nia, just like Alexa. But the difference is, Alexa actually liked Nia. She doesn’t know Tiff. So Tiff better pray that Alexa doesn’t win. If you think that rise to the top was quick, just wait for the downfall. But wait! Now Charlotte Flair makes her way out here! The fans boo The Queen, but she struts out in her black feathered robe, gets her pyro, and also gets a mic. Charlotte puts the robe aside and is dressed for her match.

Charlotte tells everyone that if there’s one thing she’s known for is humility. She might be the most humble 14-TIME champion in the history of the WWE! Now, she wants to humbly congratulate Tiff for beating her at Mania. “Tiffany, sweetie, you’re doing great. But it’s not gonna last forever.” And the thing is, Charlotte’s done everything there is to do in the WWE except win the Women’s MITB. So when she does win, and she cashes in, not only will Charlotte take that title back, she plans on taking back the spotlight! Fans chant “Charlotte Sucks!” but Charlotte says when she wants something, she doesn’t wait, she just takes!

Tiff tells “Char” that she is lowkey giving hypocrite. Didn’t Charlotte say that cashing in was the “easy way?” Then why is Charlotte trying to qualify? ANd to be honest, Charlotte and Alexa are both a little… vintage for Tiff. They were the standard, she’s the upgrade! Whether they like it or not, but as long as Tiff is champion, it’ll always be Tiffy Time~! Tiff drops the mic, waves tootles, and then holds up her title on the way out. But will it still be her title after Money in the Bank? Or will she be the prime target for Miss MITB 2025? Well, speaking of that match, Giulia makes her entrance! Will MITB succumb to the Beautiful Madness? Or will wrestling royalty take over?

Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Charlotte Flair VS Zelina Vega VS Giulia!

SmackDown returns as Zelina makes her entrance, going full Prominence Burn with her entrance attire. One month as Women’s US Champion, could the inaugural Queen of the Ring soon add “Miss MITB” to her list of accomplishments?

The bell rings and the fans cheer as the three stare down. Charlotte gets some last-minute stretching in, then she, Zelina and Giulia circle. Giulia and Charlotte stare down more, but Zelina won’t be left out. She pushes them, but Charlotte KNEES Zelina low! Charlotte TOSSES Zelina, then goes back to Giulia. They circle, but Zelina rolls Giulia up! TWO, Charlotte scoops Zelina, but gets a tilt-o-whirl RANA! Giulia CLOBBERS Zelina, and then she stares down with Charlotte. The fans rally and ‘WOO~!” as the two tie up. They go around, break, and Giulia dodges a boot. Zelina wheelbarrows Charlotte, but is sent at Giulia, so she RANAS through!

Zelina runs, Charlotte scoops her and talks trash before the FALL AWAY SLAM! Charlotte kips up, the fans “WOO~!” again, and she goes to Zelina. Charlotte CHOPS Zelina, but Giulia storms up. Giulia pushes Charlotte aside so she can CHOP Zelina. Giulia and Charlotte stare down, then Charlotte KNEES low! Charlotte RAMS Giulia into Zelina, those two fall, and then Charlotte waistlocks Giulia. Giulia fights the lift, drops down and slips out to trip Charlotte! The fans cheer as Giulia ties up the legs! Giulia then SLAPS Charlotte to get those arms, DEATHLOCK SURFBOARD and STOMP! The fans fire up and Giulia stands over Charlotte.

Giulia taunts Charlotte, then hits a NECK TWIST! Giulia then drags Charlotte up, ROCKS her, CHOPS her, and ROCKS her again! Giulia fires off shots, but Charlotte CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Giulia goes Matrix on the fourth, but they DOUBLE LARIAT! Zelina is back to reel Giulia in, and she kicks at Charlotte. Charlotte stops that, she and Giulia DOUBLE SUPELX, only for Zelina to DOUBLE DDT! Cover on Charlotte, TWO! Cover on Giulia, TWO! DOUBLE KNEES for Charlotte int he corner! Giulia runs up, Zelina blocks a shot to ELBOW her away! Zelina runs at Charlotte, is put on the apron, and Charlotte DECKS her!

Giulia runs up, Charlotte puts her outside and BOOTS her down! The fans “WOO~” and rally up as Charlotte goes out. Charlotte and Giulia brawl, but Zelina goes up top! DOUBLE QUEBRADA! Down go Charlotte and Giulia and the fans fire up while SmackDown goes picture in picture!

Zelina points to the briefcases, stomps Charlotte, then puts Giulia in the ring. Charlotte follows as Zelina covers, TWO! Zelina covers Charlotte but Giulia breaks it! All three stand, Charlotte CLUBS Zelina, then coordinates with Giulia. Giulia bumps Zelina off buckles, Charlotte stomps a mudhole in, and then Giulia adds her own. Giulia digs her boots in, steps off to drag her up, and Charlotte joins in so they can DOUBLE SUPLEX! But Charlotte and Giulia both want to cover, TWO! Zelina survives because of the delay, and Charlotte argues with Giulia. Giulia goes for Zelina but Charlotte rolls her up! TWO, and Charlotte LARIATS Giulia down!

Charlotte storms up on Zelina, brings her around, but Zelina JAWBREAKERS free! Zelina runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and CROSSBODIES! Zelina hurries to whip Charlotte, but Charlotte reverses. Zelina goes up and over and rolls Charlotte up, TWO! ROLLING KICK! But Giulia brings Zelina up, BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Charlotte CLOBBERS Giulia at about the same time, so now she and Giulia start shoving. Charlotte CHOPS, then pie faces, then CHOPS! Charlotte whips, but Giulia SHOTGUN BOOTS! Charlotte tumbles away and Giulia goes to the corner. Charlotte hits her with a BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Cover, TWO!

SmackDown returns to single picture, Charlotte slaps Giulia around and talks trash. Charlotte pie faces Giulia, the fans boo, but Giulia SLAPS back! Giulia fires knees, then fires up! The fans are with her and she runs in, only for Charlotte to DUMP her out! Giulia stands but into a GAMANGIRI! Zelina is in a corner, Charlotte runs up but Zelina BOOTS her! And FLYING RAN- NO! Charlotte brings Zelina up, but Zelina spins around! Giulia is up top, MISSILE DROPKICK DOOMSDAY!! Cover on Charlotte, TWO! Cover on Zelina, TWO! Giulia is annoyed but the fans rally up. Giulia ROCKS Zelina, ROCKS Charlotte, repeat!

Charlotte CHOPS Giulia, CHOPS Zelina, repeat! Zelina kicks Charlotte, Giulia HEADBUTTS Zelina, then Giulia BOOTS Charlotte! Cover on Charlotte, TWO! Giulia clamps onto Charlotte, drags her up, and whips her to a corner. Charlotte goes up and out and then BOOTS back! Zelina runs up, Charlotte RAMS her! Charlotte fires up, the fans are torn, but Charlotte climbs. Zelina & Giulia stand up, Charlotte DOUBLE CROSSBODIES! Zelina is up, tilt-o-whirl, LA MYSTICA! DRAGON SLEEPER! But Giulia KNEES Zelina down! But Charlotte BOOTS Giulia! Cover, TWO! Giulia is tougher than that, and then Zelina scraps with Charlotte.

Charlotte CLOBBERS Zelina, the fans are torn, and Charlotte steps on Giulia and Zelina to go to the corner. Charlotte climbs, the fans boo, but Charlotte is up to MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO!! Both Zelina and Giulia survive and Charlotte is furious! Charlotte paces around, but she gets dragged down by Giulia! RINGS OF SATURN!! Charlotte is flailing, fighting, rolls, but Giulia rolls through to make it a ghost pin! TWO, and Zelina DOUBLE SHOTGUNS! The fans fire up as Zelina kips up, dials it up, 619 on Charlotte! Giulia grabs Zelina to HEADBUTT her! And HEADBUTT Charlotte! Both women wobble, and Charlotte SPEARS!! Cover, TWO!!!

Giulia narrowly survives but Charlotte TOSSES Zelina out. Charlotte stomps away on the legs, steps through, but Giulia makes it a cradle! TWO!! Giulia ducks ‘n ‘dodges, and she- NO, Charlotte blocks the boot to have the FIGURE FOUR! METEORA from Zelina!! Giulia is freed, but Zelina hops on, CODE RED!! Cover, CHARLOTTE CLOBBERS IT!! The fans are thunderous, “This is Awesome!” while all three women are down. Zelina goes to a corner, Charlotte to another, and Giulia is on the outside. Zelina and Charlotte rise, Charlotte runs up, but Zelina dodges! Charlotte hits buckles, staggers, but avoids Code Red to BOOT Zelina!

Charlotte has a leg, steps through, FIGURE FOUR!! But Giulia is up top! Charlotte bridges into the FIGURE EIGHT, but Giulia hits a DIVING DOUBLE STOMP!! Charlotte’s leg takes the damage, so Giulia scoops Zelina! NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!! Cover, Giulia wins!!

Winner: Giulia, by pinfall (advances to Money in the Bank)

It was an instant classic, and now the former NXT Women’s Champion is going to be one step away from a new prize! Will she make this the Beautiful Madness in the Bank and snatch a title just as quickly?

 

#DIY speaks.

Tommaso Ciampa says, “Ever since we came to SmackDown last year, we have turned this tag team division into the best on the planet.” Johnny Gargano adds, “We did that!” The Profits hold the gold, but every time DIY takes a step forward, Motor City Machine Guns are breathing down their neck. Shelley, Sabin, the only thing they ever did was piggyback off Gargano’s friendship to get into this company. MCMG likes to say that they are your favorite tag team’s favorite tag team. Talk about egotistical sociopaths! And if that wasn’t enough, there are the young rookies, Fraxiom, adding to the delusion! Frazer goes on social media shouting from the mountaintops, “Oh, thank you, MCMG!”

How pathetic! Add Fraxiom to the long list of people trying to hold DIY back! Conspiring against them! And after last month, the brutal TLC, it is clear that something needs to change. That change begins tonight, when Ciampa takes on Sabin 1v1. And Ciampa promises that when this entire story is done, you are looking at the THREE-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions, D I Y! Ciampa storms off, but will the Sicilian Psycho scratch Sabin off their hitlist? Or is it time for the Machine Guns to fire back?

 

Zelina returns backstage.

The Women’s US Champion is clearly upset over her loss, but Chelsea Green walks over. She has her Secret Her-vice stand down, there is absolutely no threat here. But it is amazing how Zelina manages to be a champion and yet still a loser. How does she do it? Zelina ROCKS Chelsea, and then the Secret Her-vice mugs Zelina! But Mia Yim SMACKS Alba with a kendo stick! Piper DECKS Mia, B-Fab runs up and it is chaos! Nick Aldis shouts, “ENOUGH! ENOUGH! Everyone just calm down!” Mia says Zelina got Chelsea, but she & B-Fab need to get after the Secret Her-vice tonight! Aldis likes the sound of that! They’ll do it TONIGHT!

B-Fab says see you later! Will Piper & Alba pay for Chelsea’s crimes? Or will there be no getting past the Green Regime?

 

Chris Sabin w/ Alex Shelley VS Tommaso Ciampa w/ Johnny Gargano!

SmackDown returns as DIY makes their entrance. The bell rings and Ciampa circles with Sabin. They tie up, Ciampa pulls Sabin’s ear, and he puts Sabin in a corner. The ref counts, Ciampa lets off, but Sabin avoids the cheap shot! Sabin arm-drags Ciampa and the two reset. The fans rally, the two circle, and they knuckle lock. Sabin spins to wrench and headlock. Ciampa powers up and out but Sabin runs him over! Cover, ONE, but Sabin arm-drags to an armlock. Ciampa endures, fights up, but Sabin hammerlocks. Ciampa slips through, but Sabin puts the hammerlock right back on! Sabin grinds the arm, Ciampa reaches out, but Sabin pulls him back.

Ciampa again tries to get free but Sabin just puts the hammerlock right back on him. Ciampa ELBOWS Sabin down, shakes out the bad arm, then he whips Sabin into buckles. Ciampa stomps away, the ref counts, but Ciampa stops at 4. The fans boo but Ciampa soaks up the heat. Ciampa stalks Sabin while Gargano talks trash. Ciampa wrenches and CHOPS Sabin, then snapmares for a STOMP! Sabin clutches his face but Ciampa pushes him to a cover, ONE!! Ciampa is frustrated but he stomps Sabin’s hand! Ciampa stomps Sabin around, drags him up, and whips. Sabin ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls to RANA!

Ciampa gets up, Sabin arm-drags again, and Ciampa bails out. Gargano cools Ciampa down, but Sabin PLANCHAS! Ciampa rolls in, Sabin lands safe on the apron, but Ciampa throws Gargano’s jacket at him! Sabin is stuck, WILLOW’S BELL! Sabin flops out and the fans boo, but Ciampa whips him into barriers! The fans are torn but DIY clap and pat themselves on the back while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Sabin BULLDOGS Ciampa! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ciampa and Sabin crawl to opposite corners, then stand. Ciampa runs up, Sabin BOOTS him, then LARIATS! And LARIATS! Sabin blocks a kick, SWEEPS the leg, then PENALTY KICKS, but Ciampa blocks! Ciampa stands, but Sabin wrenches and STRAITJACKET GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans fire up as Sabin runs corner to corner, GAMANGIRI! Cover, TWO! Ciampa scrambles to the outside and Gargano checks on him. Sabin goes to the apron, Ciampa dodges and hops up. Ciampa ROCKS Sabin, Sabin ROCKS Ciampa, repeat!

The CHOPS go back and forth and the fans “WOO~” with each one! Ciampa fires up, ducks a chop, and picks Sabin up for an APRON AIR RAID CRASH!! Cover, TWO!! Sabin survives and the fans fire up! Ciampa snarls and looms over Sabin. Ciampa drags Sabin up, brings him around, and reels him in. Ciampa grins as he underhooks, for the- NO, Sabin fights the Fairytale Ending, has a leg, then an arm, to DRAGON SCREW! Ciampa hobbles around and Sabin runs to springboard! FLYING DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Ciampa survives and the fans fire up again as Sabin climbs. Sabin aims as Ciampa rises, but Gargano distracts him!

The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but now Shelley is after Gargano. Gargano backs off, Ciampa runs up, but Sabin dodges! The BOOT hits Shelley, Sabin rolls Ciampa, TWO!! Sabin staggers, dodges Ciampa, and Ciampa tumbles out! Sabin builds speed to TRIANGLE JUMP PLANCHA! Down goes DIY! The fans fire up as all four men are down! Sabin rises, he fetches Ciampa into the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Sabin climbs a corner. Ciampa CHOPS first! Ciampa climbs up after Sabin, reels him in, but Sabin fires body shots! Sabin ROCKS Ciampa, Ciampa falls, and he clutches the leg! The ref checks Ciampa and Sabin isn’t sure what to make of this.

BUT CANDICE LERAE IS HERE! She HOTSHOTS Sabin!! PSYCHO KNEE from Ciampa!! Cover, Ciampa wins!!

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa, by pinfall

DIY does it again, and the Poison Pixie is the magic difference maker! Will this “change” be what helps DIY take over SmackDown?

 

Backstage interview with Fraxiom.

Byron Saxton is with Nathan Frazer & Axiom to bring up their meteoric rise in the WWE. They debuted on SmackDown just a month ago but have been undefeated in that time. How much pressure is there heading into the biggest match of their careers? Frazer says it has been a wild ride, and he’d be lying if he said this wasn’t the biggest night of their lives. Axiom says they can think back on those nights when they were dreaming of an opportunity like this. And tonight is that night! They could become the NEW WWE Tag Team Champions! They’re nervous, because the Profits are one of the best tag teams in the world.

But tonight, the Profits are just a step on Fraxiom’s path to greatness. Frazer agrees with amigo Axiom, because while DIY said that stuff about them, they’re not worried about what DIY said. They are only concerned with the Profits and that if they beat them again, they can become champions! They can make history! If they believe in themselves, if they’re on the same page, then they could take on any tag team on the planet! Byron wishes them luck, but will it be the combination of speed and agility that takes the titles?

 

Damian Priest heads to the ring.

But before he can properly make an entrance, Drew McIntyre is on him! They brawl again, and Priest sends Drew into barriers! Then he ROCKS Drew! Drew hits back, the fans fire up, and Drew sends Priest into barriers now! Priest ROCKS Drew, Drew kicks Priest, and then Drew POSTS Priest! Security hurries out here but the fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Producers and refs join in and separate the two. Priest grabs a mic to shout at Drew, “Where you going? You gonna go hide behind your phone? Nah, it’s Guepa Time! Tomorrow, I send your ass to the hospital! But tonight, I’m getting my pound of flesh!”

Priest DOUBLE LARIATS security, then leaps out to attack Drew on the ramp! They brawl, the producers separate them, and Aldis says for these two to be taken away! Drew and Priest are going to be like wild animals inside that Steel Cage, who will even survive Saturday Night’s Main Event?

 

Solo Sikoa talks with JC Mateo backstage.

Solo knows JC knows, but then Jacob Fatu walks in. Solo says big tag match tonight! Fatu & Mateo, same page, baby. But Fatu wants to talk with Solo in private real quick. Why? Anything he has to say to Solo, he can say to JC. JC’s family now. What is on Fatu’s mind? Fatu says first thing on his mind is that he doesn’t trust JC. He doesn’t know JC. He doesn’t like JC. And he damn sure doesn’t like what Solo’s got going on. See, Fatu didn’t need the help at Backlash. At the end of the day, JC ain’t blood, and he damn sure ain’t family. Solo has JC stand down, and Solo says that aggression is what he is talking about!

Just take that aggression and transfer it to Jimmy Uso & Rey Fenix. Speaking of Jimmy, Solo knows Jimmy is upset that Roman Reigns left. Jimmy is all sad. But y’know who never left? Solo! And he never will. He wants Jimmy to come back, but the only way that can happen is if Fatu and Mateo work together as a family. YADAD- NO, Solo, stop that. That’s not even it. You saying it wrong. But see you out there tonight. Yarrrrrda mean? Solo says he doesn’t hear the difference. But can the Samoan Werewolf and the Imperial Unit tear down #BigJim and the Firebird?

 

Charlotte Flair walks backstage.

But Alexa says, “And that’s why it’s important to have friends. Because when you don’t, there’s no one there to lift you up when everything falls apart.” Charlotte asks, “What’d you say?” Alexa says she wasn’t talking to Charlotte, she was talking to Lily. But see you at MITB. Oh… Sorry. Alexa leaves The Queen behind, but will Charlotte show she can do bad all by herself?

 

Mia Yim & B-Fab VS The Secret Her-Vice w/ Chelsea Green!

The Head Baddie in Charge & Miss Fabulous made sure the Green Regime didn’t bully Zelina Vega, and now they’re stepping right up to the Hot Mess’s personal security. Will Mia & Fab kick some serious lass tonight? Or will Alba & Piper pave the way to Chelsea’s “reelection?”

SmackDown returns and Michin makes her entrance, followed right by B-Fab’s. They go to the ring together, and the teams sort out. Piper starts with B-Fab and they tie up. They throw hands in the clinch, then end up on the ropes. Fab keeps firing shots but Alba tags in. Now Alba & Piper mug Fab, then THROW her down! Piper runs to BLAST Mia, Alba sets Fab up and Piper SENTONS! Chelsea applauds, Alba adds a SUPERKICK, and Alba covers, TWO! Alba drags Fab up and puts her in the corner to stomp a mudhole in! Tag to Piper and Chelsea taunts Fab while another Piper stomps another mudhole in!

Tag to Alba, she stomps a mudhole, then argues with the ref so Piper can pull Fab’s hair! Alba KNEES Fab down, tags Piper, and Piper drags Fab up. Piper straitjackets to the COBRA CLUTCH! Fab endures, the fans rally, and Fab fires body shots! Piper ripcords but Fab ducks the lariat, only for Piper to hit a SCRAPBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fab survives, Chelsea is frustrated, but Piper SLAPS Fab around! Piper kicks Fab around, drags her up, and Piper reels Fab in for a suplex. Fab slips free, reaches out, but Piper keeps her from Mia. Fab wrenches and KNEES Piper down! The fans fire up and Fab crawls, but so does Piper!

Hot tags to Michin and Alba! Mia dodges Alba, ROCKS Piper, then LARIATS Alba! And LARIATS! Mia DROPKICKS Alba and the fans fire up! Mia runs up, whips, but Alba reverses. Mia RANAS Alba away! Mia dusts off, but Piper is in! Mia ROUNDHOSUES Piper, then kicks off Alba to ASAI DDT Piper! Mia has Alba again, but Chelsea distracts everyone! The ref reprimands, but ZELINA is here! She YANKS Chelsea down and KNEES her in the face! The fans fire up for the US Champion, and she runs away! Piper chases her, but Fab LARIATS Piper! But Alba rolls Mia up, TWO! Mia stands, Fab tags in! Mia makes Alba EAT DA FEET!

Fab is in, she has Alba for the NECKBREAKER REMIX! #Fab-U-LOST! Cover, Fab & Mia win!

Winners: Mia Yim & B-Fab, by pinfall

Mia & Fab bail out before Chelsea & Piper can get in! The Green Regime suffers a humiliating defeat, will they pack it in before it gets worse? Or will Chelsea have to resort to some extreme measures to get back in power?

 

Backstage interview with The Street Profits.

Byron is now with the WWE Tag Team Champions, Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins, and says there is a belief out there that all the pressure to win tonight is on them. What? Well, Fraxiom beat them once, and if they do it again, the Profits have to say goodbye to the tag titles. Dawkins says, “Hold up, fam. This is a big night for Fraxiom, this is a big night for us! They got one up on us, and that’s cool, props to them. But tonight, it’s about these! This right here is Gucci! This right here is food on the table! This ain’t no friendly exhibition, and we gonna see under the bright lights if the moment’s too big for Fraxiom.”

Ford adds, “Oh, oh, Fraxiom’s on a roll! Fraxiom’s undefeated! Fraxiom’s the best tag team in the world! All LIES! Okay? Cuz tonight, it’s like he said, we’re gonna see if the moment’s too big for ’em, cuz we gonna walk out of Savannah, Georgia the same way we walked in: YOUR WWE Tag Team Champions!” But then in steps Solo Sikoa with JC Mateo & Jacob Fatu. Solo chuckles, because the family is about to handle their business first. Will nothing stop Solo’s Bloodline from rising from the ashes? Or is that more a Fenix thing?

 

Legado del Fantasma sits at the table.

Santos Escobar wants to tell Los Garza this. “Angel, Berto, you’re mi familia. And yes, like any other familia, there are a lot of beautiful moments, bonding moments. But sometimes, there’s fighting, there’s bickering. I just know what we are capable of when we come together.” Berto says this is just another stupid pep talk. Santos says it is more than that! This is business. And on June 7th, Worlds Collide in Los Angeles… They will come together as the best this house has to offer, against the best they have to offer. Legado has shown who they are, where they come from, and what they are about across the globe!

And now, this is the opportunity to stand victorious. And this time, it will be in front of their people! Santos will drink to that. Angel stands with Santos, but Berto is reluctant. Santos tells Berto to trust him. See the vision. Berto raises his glass after all, but just to drink. Santos tells Angel to let him be, because soon, Berto will understand. Salud. Legado is set to face AAA’s best in Pagano, Psycho Clown & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr! But who will be the best of the best when Worlds Collide?

 

Jimmy Uso & Rey Fenix VS Jacob Fatu & JC Mateo w/ Solo Sikoa!

SmackDown returns and we’re backstage with #BigJim and Fenix. Jimmy gets them fired up. Last week, they were opponents. But tonight, they’re teammates, carnal. What’s Fenix say? Fenix says tonight, for the first time ever, they will show all the beautiful people of Georgia who they are! Jimmy says he’s with it! Vaminos, carnal! ANIMO, UCE! Jimmy makes his entrance first, followed by Fenix. The teams sort out and Jimmy starts against Fatu. The fans rally behind Jimmy as he and Fatu slowly circle. Solo tells Jimmy that he can still be in the family, he just has to be smart. Fatu and Jimmy circle, but then Mateo tags in!

The fans boo while Fatu and Mateo stare down. Fatu steps out, and Jimmy fires hands on Mateo! Jimmy runs, but Mateo RUNS him over! Mateo stomps Jimmy in the corner, then Fatu tags in. The fans rally for Jimmy while Fatu stares Mateo down. Mateo backs off, Jimmy kicks, but Fatu blocks! But the DRAGON WHIP hits! Tag to Fenix, Jimmy gives him the boost for the ENZIGIRI! Then for a RANA! Fatu tumbles out, Mateo runs in but Fenix SUPERKICKS !Jimmy SUPERKICKS! Then they DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Mateo tumbles out, Jimmy sets up and Fenix builds speed! Jimmy gives Fenix the boost for the TOP ROPE TORNILLO!

The fans fire up as Fenix wipes out Fatu AND Mateo! The fans fire up, Solo gets his behemoths to focus, but the fans say “ANIMO YEET!” while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and the fans rally for Jimmy as he endures a bearhug from Mateo. Jimmy fights up, fires body shots and elbows, but Mateo shoves him to ELBOW him, JAB him, and YUKON LARIAT him! Mateo then GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULTS! Solo loves it, but he wants Mateo to focus. The fans rally while Mateo and Fatu stare down. Fatu tags in, and he HIP ATTACKS Jimmy! The fans fire up as Fatu geeks out, and then Fatu goes back to Jimmy. Fatu drags Jimmy up, HEADBUTTS him down, and then runs to SENTON! Jimmy writhes, Fatu fires up, and fans are torn. Solo tells Jimmy that he still loves him, so Jimmy can join them.

Fatu CHOKES Jimmy, lets off at 4, and Jimmy sputters to a corner. Fatu runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK! The fans are torn but Fatu stares down with Mateo. Fatu tags Mateo in, Mateo storms up to stomp Jimmy, and then he stands Jimmy up. Mateo puts Jimmy up top, grins as he climbs up, but Jimmy holds onto the ropes! The fans rally and Jimmy fires elbows! Jimmy throws elbow after elbow, “YEET! YEET! YEET!” and Mateo finally falls back! Jimmy sets up, USO IN THE WIND! The fans fire up while both men crawl! Hot tags to Fatu and Fenix! The fans fire up as Fenix fires forearms on Fatu over and over!

Fatu whips, Fenix BOOTS him, then Fenix SOBATS! And ENZIGIRIS! Fenix knuckle locks, CHOPS, and goes up, up, and even ADIOS AMIGOS for Mateo! Then FLYING RANA for Fatu! The fans fire up as Fenix hurries to WRECK Mateo with a dropkick! Fatu whips Fenix, Fenix goes Tiger Feint Rewind, HEEL KICK! POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO!! Fenix is stunned that Fatu survived! The fans are torn but Fenix refocuses. Fatu sputters, Fenix brings him up and fires hands. Fatu HEADBUTTS Fenix, pops him up, and SAMOAN DROPS him! Fatu geeks out and the fans fire up! Fenix is i the corner, Fatu grins and runs in, but Fenix dodges!

Fatu wipes out against buckles, Mateo tags in! Mateo hurries to deadlift Fenix, and he GERMAN SUPELXES! But Fenix lands out! Jimmy tags in! Fenix sends Mateo into a GAMANGIRI! Jimmy goes up, up, and FLYING CROSSBODIES! Cover, Fatu SENTONS it apart! “This is Awesome!” as Fenix springboards and MISSILE DROPKICKS Fatu out! Fenix then DIVES, but Fatu catches him! And RAMS him into apron! And TOSSES him over the desk! The fans fire up as Jimmy SUPERKICKS Mateo! SUPERKICK for Fatu! Jimmy dodges Mateo to SPEAR!! Jimmy hurries up top and the fans fire up!

But Solo is there to distract! Jimmy ignores his brother but Fatu is there! Jimmy hurries to USO SPLASH, but has to roll through as Mateo dodges! Jimmy comes back, but into a TOUR OF THE ISLANDS!! Cover, Mateo & Fatu win!

Winners: Jacob Fatu & JC Mateo, by pinfall

Even Solo is stunned seeing that one. Mateo & Fatu kept it together, will Solo’s family be the ones running SmackDown from now on?

 

Backstage interview with LA Knight.

Byron Saxton wants to note the impressive win we just saw, but The Mega Star says, “NAH NAH! You gotta 86 that trash, cuz we’re standing in my locker room right now, so lemme talk to ya! You wanna talk about anything with those cross-eyed halfwits, let’s talk about Solo Sikoa being in Money in the Bank. Let’s talk about the fact that he’s got himself a first-class, front-row seat to watching me monkey rip that case down off that ladder. And what that means is, you think about it, the odds are against me, it’s 1-in-6 chance, but the odds are against everybody. But the odds have been against me ever since I stepped foot, and still I stand here the man they call The Mega Star! YEAH!

“But then I think about it. I’m gonna return to the city that helped make me, Los Ange. I’m gonna walk into Money in the Bank, and what I’m gonna do is I’m gonna show up and I’m gonna show out. But before I get there, I gotta walk through the darkness. Now, what do I mean by that? What I mean by that is tonight, in a little bit, the lights are gonna turn out and out walks Aleister Black. Then the lights are gonna turn out a little bit later, and out’s gonna walk Shinsuke Nakamura. And through all that, the man who’s gonna walk out and shine a little light on a couple guys who are living spooky season year round, NAH NAH! It’s championship season!

“And what that means is that this man has to go through two of ya, on the job, all day, every day, dropping BFTs on everybody, which means one of ya catching three the hard way. Cuz I hit it and quit it, moving on to Money in the Bank. But with or without the case, you gotta understand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, I am walking, talking, living, breathing Money in the Bank, with everybody saying…” “L! A! KNIGHT!” “YEAH!!” Knight is ready to make this his night, but will LA be heading home to LA to win the big one?

 

R-Truth is here!

Savannah cheers but Truth isn’t worried about rapping his theme song as he goes to the ring. Truth steps inside, grabs a mic, and he tells Savannah, “Make some noise! WHAT’S UP!?” “WHAT’S UP?!” Truth will tell ’em what’s up. Everyone keeps asking him, “How’re you gonna handle fighting your childhood hero, John Cena, on Saturday night?” The fans boo, but Truth says they don’t get it. He’s not fighting his childhood hero, John Cena, tomorrow night. The man we all see now, the man who attacked Truth, Truth doesn’t recognize him. But Truth has been thinking about his childhood hero, John Cena.

Truth couldn’t figure out where it went wrong, or how he could’ve prevented this. Then he realized the problem. “What?” Truth says he realized the problem! It’s power. It’s always power! Cena used to call Truth his friend, his brother, but the more power and fame Cena got, the more disconnected he became. The text messages were less. The replies were slower. The phone calls stopped! Truth felt like Cena was always annoyed with him, because no matter what Truth did, it was wrong. Truth blames himself. Then Truth thought he did something to upset Cena, or getting on his nerves. But then Truth talked to others, and they said they felt the same way!

“John Cena isolated himself with power! He was like that goblin fella on Lord of the Rings! He became corrupted with all the power he gave himself. That’s you, John Cena! That’s you! Staring at your championship, calling it Your Precious! It’s not the championship, it’s your ego, dawg!” The fans cheer that. Truth says Cena stopped having fun, and now he’s mad when someone else wants to have fun. The fans also cheer that. Truth doesn’t like who Cena has become. And he doesn’t believe Cena is happy. “What?” “He’s not happy.” Cena is the greatest of all time. He is, y’all! Truth doesn’t know if he can bring Cena back, but he’s gonna try.

Truth says Cena will not take Truth’s joy away from him! The fans cheer that! Truth says, “You wanna ruin wrestling? So if I wanna save wrestling, I gotta save you! Now, I don’t wanna have to put my hands on you, but if I have to… I will beat the ever-living Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect right back in yo ass!” The fans love that! Truth tells he’ll leave us with this. “I miss my hero. I can’t deny it. So Saturday, we fans again! If Cena wins, WE RIOT! WHAT’S UP?!” The fans fire up for that! Will Truth be the one to stop Cena from ruining wrestling and his own legacy?

 

WWE hears from three more contenders.

The Eerie Glow says, “Undervalued, underappreciated, underestimated. The old Naomi allowed herself to be taken advantage of. I’m done with thanking people for the scraps they gave me.” But The Storm says, “Naomi took everything away from me. She took my friendships, my title, and my health. But not just that, she took my opportunity at the WWE Women’s Championship.” And the Irresistible Force says, “I only have one thing on my mind, and it’s the title. And if anyone gets in my way, I show them no mercy. Naomi and Jade Cargill got in my way. I don’t care about petty drama. But when somebody ruins my chances at MY championship, I’m going to ruin their chances.”

Jade refuses to let anyone take one more thing from her, and she’ll be damned if it is MITB. Nia says she’s worked with Naomi before, but she doesn’t trust her. Naomi says she is taking her revenge, taking back all the times she let Nia and Jade get the better of her. Jade says next week, they better watch their backs, because a storm is coming. Nia doesn’t care who it is, she will A-Nia-Late them all until she gets what she wants. Naomi is taking her victory, that contract, and it all will be Money in the Bank. Three forces of nature are set to collide, who will even survive?

 

Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Shinsuke Nakamura VS LA Knight VS Aleister Black!

Just as the Mega Star said, he must face a sinister samurai of Strong Style and the Dark Father in an intense Triple Threat. Who makes it out of Savannah with their golden ticket to the Golden State?

SmackDown returns and Nakamura makes his entrance, then LA Knight makes his. The bell rings and the fans rally as the three circle. Knight points to the briefcase to say that’s his, only for Nakamura to CLOBBER him! Aleister goes after Nakamura, they brawl, and then Nakamura kicks and CLUBS and KNEES Knight. Aleister is back, he and Knight go after Nakamura 2v1, then Aleister CLUBS Nakamura down. Knight ROCKS Nakamura, coordinates with Aleister, and they hit a HIGH LOW uppercut and leg sweep combo! They TOSS Nakamura out, then Knight and Aleister circle. The fans rally up and the two tie up.

Knight wrenches then hammerlocks but Aleister switches that, and fans already want tables. Knight switches the hammerlock back on Aleister but Aleister elbows free. Aleister runs, but Knight dropkicks the legs out. Knight runs but Aleister avoids the basement dropkick to KICK Knight! Aleister runs up but Knight dodges and JUMPING NECKBREAKERS! Knight stomps a mudhole in, “YEAH! YEAH!” and then Knight runs corner to corner. But Nakamura is back to sweep the legs! Knight lands on his face, Nakamura kicks him out of the ring, then he grins as he is 1v1 with Aleister. The fans rally as the two circle.

Nakamura and Aleister both BOOT! And BOOT! And then kick for kick! Aleister blocks a kick to trip Nakamura, but Nakamura avoids the kick! Nakamura trips Aleister, but Aleister avoids the kick to kip up! Aleister then blocks a punch to fire off strikes, and he KNEES Nakamura down! Nakamura bails out, the fans fire up and Aleister builds speed to go up, out, and up again. But Knight springs up to get Aleister! MEGA PLEX! But Nakamura is up to FLYING KNEE! All three men are down and the fans fire up! Nakamura roars as he rises up, but SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and the fans rally as Aleister rallies on Nakamura with elbows! Aleister fires a strike fest, SWEEPS the legs, then runs to SLIDING KNEE! Aleister kips up, the fans fire up, and Aleister runs to QUEBRADA! Down goes Nakamura and Aleister covers, but Knight breaks it! Knight reels Aleister in and suplexes, but Aleister knees free! Aleister takes a swing, Knight blocks to spin Aleister around for a cravat. Aleister powers out, but Knight ducks the heel kick! Knight torture racks, for a BURNING HAMMER! Cover, Nakamura breaks it! Nakamura TOSSES Knight out, goes after him, then sends him into steel steps!

Nakamura rolls back into the ring and he storms up on Aleister. Nakamura kicks Aleister around, taunts him, and SLAPS him! Aleister gets in Nakamura’s face, and the forearms fly! The fans rally as Aleister fires another strike fest, but Nakamura SHADOW ELBOWS! But then Aleister SHADOW ELBOWS! Nakamura HEADBUTTS and whips, then runs up. Nakamura blocks a boot but not the KNEE! Aleister storms up but into the ROLLING KICK! Aleister sits in a corner, Knight KNEES him down! Knight TOSSES Nakamura, hauls Aleister up, and he whips to scoop. Aleister slips free, shoves, and JUMP KNEES! Knight tumbles out and fans fire up!

Aleister goes up and out, goes up again, and he ASAI MOONSAULTS! Nakamura takes the hit, but Knight KNEES Aleister again! “This is Awesome!” as Knight puts Aleister in, only for Aleister to FLY! Down goes Knight but Aleister is also down. Aleister drags himself up with the apron, then puts Knight in the ring. Aleister runs, QUEBRADA, but Knight dodges! Kick and DDT! Knight rolls back to his feet and the fans fire up! Spell it out! “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! But KINSHASA outta nowhere!! Nakamura covers, ROPEBREAK!! Knight survives and Nakamura is shocked! Nakamura seethes and he goes for Aleister now.

Nakamura runs in, but Aleister blocks the knee! Aleister KICKS, Nakamura WHEEL KICKS! Nakamura POSTS Aleister, brings him back in, REVERSE EXPLODER! Nakamura aims again, “YAO~!” BLACK MASS!! Knight TOSSES Aleister to take the cover, KNIGHT WINS!!

Winner: LA Knight, by pinfall (advances to Money in the Bank)

YEAH!! The Mega Star is the Mega Opportunist, and now he’ll be in the City of Angels! But will Knight be climbing the ladder to success?

 

The Miz & Carmelo Hayes watch this.

Melo says it’s just like he said! It feels good to watch Aleister drop the ball. Miz says what would be better is if Melo listened to him last week, and he would’ve beaten Aleister. How many times must Miz take a Black Mass for Melo to listen? Melo says he gets it, but it’s fine. He is in a MITB qualifier. Melo takes credit, but then Miz says no, Miz did that. Miz talked with Aldis and it was the option of either Miz or Melo in that match. Miz knows he could win MITB and cash-in again, he chose Melo. It is Melo’s time to shine. Miz just wants Melo to understand how important MITB truly is. It is the gateway to superstardom!

That MITB briefcase too Miz not just to the WWE Championship, but to the main event of WrestleMania! He isn’t sure he’d be where he is today if not for MITB. He wouldn’t be TWO-TIME WWE Champion! That is how much Miz believes in H1M. And that is why he’ll win the qualifier! And who will make sure Melo walks out of LA with briefcase in hand and “Dre” around his neck? The Miz! Who will make sure Melo becomes Mr. MITB? Miz! And who is going to listen to Miz and execute the play like he designed it? Melo. Exactly! Because they are Melo Don’t Miz, and they are AWES-H1M! Coach Miz has Melo fired up, but will the star player win it all?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Saturday Night’s Main Event!

Since she’s been whining and complaining, Chelsea Green gets her rematch for the WWE Women’s United States Championship! Will the Green Regime have its second term? Or will Zelina Vega refuse to lose to a tyrant?

 

Solo Sikoa and his family regroup backstage.

Solo says that’s what happens when they are focused and stick to the plan. Aldis walks over to tell them congrats on the win. And he has some exciting news! Next week on SmackDown is the the final Triple Threat qualifier for the Men’s MITB. And Fatu is in! Good luck! Aldis leaves and Fatu grins. Solo says okay, there it is! Congrats, Fatu! Now they can both be in MITB, they can both win! That briefcase is in the bag! Fatu says, “I love you, Solo.” Still not quite how he used to say it. JC asks if Solo is okay with this, and Solo says yeah, it’ll be alright. But does this improve the family’s chances of taking the prize? Or drastically ruin it?

 

WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Fraxiom!

Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins fought so hard to get these titles, and then fought even harder to keep them in that TLC Triple Threat. So how much harder will they fight to keep the new kids on the block from taking the titles on their first try? Or will Nathan Frazer & Axiom be undeniable as they #NeverSlowDown?

 

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While the field still needs to be filled, Queen Aminata is staying sharp for the ROH Women’s Pure Championship Tournament with her first Pure Rules match!

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  • Blake Christian w/ Lee Johnson VS El Gringo Loco; wins.
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