Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE Monday Night Raw Results & Report! (2/11/19)
The Man returns to Raw! But isn’t she still suspended?!
The McMahons invite The Man back to Raw to respond to her controversial actions both last week and on SmackDown! Will this end well for Becky Lynch?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Triple Threat Tag: Sasha Banks & Bayley VS Nia Jax & Tamina VS The Riott Squad; Nia & Tamina win, Bayley & Banks must enter the Elimination Chamber first.
- Finn Balor VS Drew McIntyre; Finn wins, by disqualification.
- Six Man Tag: Finn Balor, Kurt Angle & Braun Strowman VS Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin & Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush; Finn, Angle & Strowman win.
- Nikki Cross VS Ruby Riott; Riott wins.
- Dean Ambrose VS EC3; Ambrose wins.
- Raw Tag Team Championships: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable VS The Revival; The Revival win and become the new Raw Tag Team Champions.
PLAY BY PLAY
Stephanie and Triple H start off Raw!
The power couple of the McMahon administration welcome Grand Rapids and the rest of the WWE Universe to the show and the Road to Wrestlemania. But the Road takes a quick detour into the Elimination Chamber, where there will be the first ever Women’s Tag Team Championship match! Plus, SmackDown’s Daniel Bryan will have to be the best he’s ever been in an Elimination Chamber WWE Championship match! As for Raw, the Baddest Woman must take her own detour when she defends against the Squad leader, Ruby Riott. If Ronda Rousey succeeds, she will continue on to Wrestlemania to defend against The Man, Becky Lynch! Well, that was the plan until last week.
Footage plays of Stephanie confronting Becky about her bad leg. Stephanie told Becky to get checked out or be suspended. Becky threatened Stephanie not to do that, but the suspension came down. And Becky went after Stephanie with a vengeance! But the suspension wouldn’t keep Becky away, because she would show up on SmackDown the next night. HHH told Becky the same thing: see the doctor, and you get to face Ronda. Becky rubbed in the beat down on Stephanie, and that’s when HHH went on a rant about knowing the truth. Becky doesn’t want to get checked out, because she’s afraid she can compete against Ronda, and will then lose to Ronda. And much like Raw before, Becky would disrespect the boss when she SLAPPED HHH!
Fans still cheer Becky in the present. Stephanie says she and HHH are still going to give us what’s best for business. Becky went to the doctor and we will hear the results. But before Stephanie can continue, Becky appears! Becky still has her leg brace as she walks out and joins the Authority in the ring. Grand Rapids cheers Becky on as she says it’s nice to see them both looking so well. She teases she’ll hit Stephanie harder next time. HHH wants them all to put this behind them. He crossed the line accusing her of being afraid, and now he apologizes. Becky saw her personal doctor, and the WWE doctors actually agree. There are no injuries or structural damage, Becky can simply rehab and be 100% cleared. In other words, the suspension is lifted and Becky has her Wrestlemania match with Ronda.
Everyone is happy to hear that and Becky shakes hands with the bosses. Perhaps the greatest match in Wrestlemania will happen, “if and only if” Becky can still do something else. Of course there’s a catch. No, no, this is no catch. But every action has a consequence. Becky can easily do this. Her match is on and her suspension is lifted, if she apologizes to them. Then they can put this all behind them. Fans say “No! No!” but Becky did attack Steph and slap HHH. But they were forcing her to do something she didn’t want to. She went to see the doctors like they wanted! Stephanie doesn’t want Becky to be stubborn, but Becky tells Stephanie to shut up!
Becky does not trust the McMahons, that family has screwed so many people over the decades! They’re still trying to steal Becky’s opportunity! Becky will fight anyone to get to Mania! Even if it’s Stephanie or Vince! But apologize? “Hell no!!” Take the apologies and shove them up your arse! Becky and Stephanie argue, but HHH keeps the peace.
HHH tells Becky this is not the hill she wants to die on. Just think about it. Put the pride and stubbornness aside. Does Becky want to fight here? Or at Wrestlemania? Does Becky want that fight of her dreams? Does she want everything she fought for to matter? Or is she going to throw it all away in one night? HHH isn’t telling, he is giving her a choice. She needs to make a decision tonight. Will she go to Wrestlemania and fight Ronda, to show the world she’s The Man? Or will she choose to throw it all away? Becky has her future in her hands, but will she let it slip through her fingers?
Triple Threat Tag: Sasha Banks & Bayley VS Nia Jax & Tamina VS The Riott Squad!
The BFF’s have been through so much in the last year, but nothing is gonna break them. The Boss & Hug Connection are ready to become the inaugural WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, but will they be ready for this high stakes match? The team that takes the pin has to be the very first team in the Chamber! Who will end up facing the gauntlet this Sunday?
Raw returns as the Samoan Dynasty make their entrance. The Riott Squad’s Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan are already in the ring, so teams simply sort out and we begin. Sasha starts against Nia with the Squad content to wait it out. Nia lunges but Sasha dodges and SLAPS her! Then she tags out to Liv! Liv doesn’t want to but she has to come in. Nia and Liv circle and Liv runs. But Nia knocks her right down! Liv wants a tag but the #LegitHuggable duo don’t go anywhere near her. Nia runs at Liv but Liv dodges and enziguris! Tag to Sarah, and she fires off forearms and a headbutt. Nia staggers and comes back, but Sarah runs, into a fireman’s carry! She slips out but gets a headbutt from Nia!
Nia drags Sarah over and tags in Tamina. Tamina stomps a mudhole into the Kentucky Viking, then throws in big knees. Tamina has Sarah in a facelock but Sarah powers her towards the squad corner. Sarah gets free and dodges Tamina to tackle her! Tag to Liv and she covers, TWO! Liv keeps on Tamina with a facelock of her own, but Tamina powers her way out. Tamina uppercuts Liv off her feet! Tamina drags Liv up for a big scoop slam, then covers, TWO! Liv lives but Tamina keeps on her with a chinlock. Fans rally as Liv endures. Grand Rapids says “We Want Bayley!” Liv gets up but Tamina throws her down! Tag to Nia, and the Samoan Dynasty mug Liv. Nia toys with Liv as she crawls for Sarah, then yanks her back.
Liv fires off forearms and a kick, then runs to dropkick the leg! Nia stays up so Liv keeps dropkick-ing her! Liv runs but Bayley tags in! Bayley hotshots Liv but runs into Nia! The Squad goes after Sasha, Sarah gives her a BIG knee against barriers! The Boss & Hug Connection’s plan has backfired, but we go to break.
Raw returns and Liv has Bayley in a chinlock. Sasha’s shoulder is being checked by medics while Bayley fights her way up. Fans rally and Bayley feeds off the energy. Bayley arm-drags out but Tamina tags off Liv. Tamina goes after Bayley, who looks to be alone as Sasha is taken to the back! Tamina drags Bayley by her ponytail and headbutts her back down. Sasha doesn’t want to leave but the officials aren’t giving her much choice. Tamina kicks Bayley around then goes to Superkick, but Bayley rolls her! TWO, and Bayley jawbreakers! Jackknife cover, TWO! Bayley gets up and flapjack hotshots Tamina! She tags out to Liv! Liv tags Sarah and the Squad double dropkick Tamina! Liv enziguris, Sarah hits that knee! Tag back to Liv and the Squad work together on Tamina, wheelbarrow splash! Cover, TWO!
The Squad is furious but they tag back. Sarah stands on Tamina’s leg and then throws down hands. Sarah drags Tamina up and reaches, but Tamina whips and elbows Sarah down! Tamina stomps and clubs Sarah down, then drags her over. Tag to Nia and Nia tosses Sarah across the way! Big corner splash! Nia drops an elbow, then gets between Sarah and Liv. Nia drags Sarah up in a cobra clutch and thrashes her about. Sarah fights otu with her free arm, but Nia powers her to the corner! Nia runs but misses, hitting only post! Tamina tags in and hits Liv down! Tamina fireman’s carry, Samoan Drop! Sarah is down in a drop zone and Tamina climbs up. SUPERFLY hits knees! Liv returns, but so does Bayley, and they tag in!
Bayley rallies on Liv with lariats! And a tackle to fast hands! Bayley powers Liv to a corner and rams her shoulder. Wacky waving knee strike! Bayley puts Liv on the apron but Tamina runs in. Tamina ends up on the apron, DOUBLE hotshot! Fans fire up as Bayley follows them outside. Bayley dropkicks Liv through the corner! Bayley does the same to Nia! She hits Ruby before Ruby can hit her! Bayley runs, knee strike to Liv! She drags Liv to a drop zone then climbs up. Bayley aims, and hits the MACHO ELBOW! Cover, but Sarah breaks it! Sarah swings on Bayley but gets a saido suplex. Bayley goes to Liv but gets caught in a cradle! TWO, but Liv kicks Bayley. Liv whips but Bayley reverses, Bayley2Belly! Cover, but Tamina SUPERKICKS Bayley away!
Tamina has her pick, and drags Liv over. Tag to Nia and Nia gets Bayley with a Samoan Drop! Cover, the Samoan Dynasty wins!
Winners: Nia Jax & Tamina, Nia pinning; Bayley & Sasha must start the Elimination Chamber
The Samoan Dynasty shows they’re the favorites for Raw, and perhaps the entire match. And now the #LegitHuggable team, they must be the first Raw team to start that grueling match. Who from SmackDown will also be the first team to start?
Ladies and Gentlemen: Elias.
The Drifter is in Grand Rapids, but Becky Lynch talks with Finn backstage. He knows her situation is tough, but he has been too proud for his own good. Don’t let it get the better of you. Finn wants to slap Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush, but it’s better to bide your time. Because when the time comes, Finn will take that Intercontinental Championship. So, apologize? He’s not telling Becky what to do, but he is warning her that pride can get the better of many men. Just don’t let it get the better of THE Man. Becky thanks him for the talk, and compliments his awesome abs.
The Drifter tries again, but then a video package comes up for Seth Rollins! #MondayNightRollins has done nothing but #BurnItDown since the amazing Gauntlet Match last year where Rollins pinned both Roman Reigns and John Cena! Rollins did it again at last year’s Wrestlemania when he won the Intercontinental Championship to complete his Grand Slam. And he did it week after week as a fighting champion. He even did it the night he and Dean Ambrose took the Raw Tag Team Championships back! Rollins’ streak continues on this Road to Wrestlemania because he’s heading to the main event against the Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar!
Elias wants a third try, but the Lucha House Party appears?! What is going on with scheduling tonight? Kalisto, Gran Metalik & Lince Dorado bring pinatas and matracas to start a fiesta! Elias is as confused as we are, while we go to break.
Raw returns and Elias is furious! He has the LHP music stop and tells them to quit with the matracas. Elias tells them that he is the biggest musical act on planet Earth! But he’s been interrupted every week, and multiple times tonight! What’s worse, he didn’t get nominated for the Grammy’s! What are these three doing out here?! Well unlike Elias, the LHP are here to entertain the fans. But tonight, they actually want to #WalkWithElias. Well fine. Elias sits back down and wants everyone to silence phones, hold applause and shut mouths so he can perform.
He begins, and sings that he has nothing left to give. When he comes to Grand Rapids, he immediately loses the will to live. Some moron says this is Beer City, which makes sense, because beer goggles are needed to see anyone as pretty. This city is full of losers and the people are the same. But it’s not the kids’ fault, it’s the parents who are to blame.
Fans boo, and Lince clears his “ear”. What did they think of the song? Thumbs… DOWN! Grand Rapids also chant “You Suck! You Suck!” Oh so it’s like that?! They think they can do better!? Do they have any idea how hard it is to be him? Lince can dance. What about Metalik? He likes to sing. Kalisto will take care of this. Oh he thinks he can play as well as Elias? Fine, take the stool, and the guitar, and Elias proudly presents: Kalisto. Kalisto begins playing, and yes he’s rather good. Elias is surprised, and impressed. He asks Kalisto to do a duet. Kalisto agrees and Elias grabs the other guitar, TO SMASH Kalisto! Elias gets away while Metalik and Lince checks on Kalisto. Elias gets the last laugh, but will he give us a repeat performance?
Sonya Deville & Mandy Rose speak.
SmackDown’s #Fire&Desire have already been a part of many firsts in the WWE. They were in the inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble match, the inaugural Wrestlemania Women’s Battle Royal, so being in the inaugural Women’s Tag Team Championship Elimination Chamber is only natural. They won’t shy away from this opportunity, and are ready to take those titles. Will Sonya and Mandy have enough fire and desire to win it all?
Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush head to the ring.
The Rocky Mountain Machine and his Hype Man of the Hour want to be ringside for this upcoming match.
Finn Balor VS Drew McIntyre!
The Extraordinary Man gets what he wants: he will compete for the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday at the Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View. However, he won’t be facing just Bobby Lashley. It will be a special Handicap match where Lio Rush will be involved! Either opponent can defeat him to retain, or he can defeat either opponent to win! Of course, that’s Sunday. Tonight, he’ll have to first fight the Scottish Terminator, which is a tall task for any superstar. Can Finn survive to then get even with Lashley and Lio? Or will McIntyre soften Finn up to make him easy pickings for the Almighty and the 24 Year Old Piece of Gold?
Raw returns as Finn makes his entrance. He sees Lashley & Lio ringside, but soon turns his attention to McIntyre as the Scotsman makes his entrance. The bell rings, and we begin! McIntyre and Finn circle, but Lashley and Lio distract! McIntyre clobbers Finn then puts him in a corner for CHOPS! Finn staggers but McIntyre whips him hard into buckles! McIntyre rains down rights while Lio and Lashley watch on. McIntyre grins as he gives Finn one last haymaker. Finn crawls and McIntyre dares him to get up. McIntyre stands Finn up for a CHOP, then mocks the Too Sweet. McIntyre grinds Finn with a mounted armbar. Finn endures but refuses to quit. Fans rally and Finn stands up, but McIntyre uses the chinbar to bring Finn back down.
McIntyre grinds a forearm in Finn’s face. Fans still rally and Finn fights his way up. Finn pries free but McIntyre knees low! McIntyre runs but into a dropkick! Finn dumps McIntyre out but McIntyre drags Finn up and over. Finn fights back and dodges McIntyre, sending him into the post! McIntyre crashes and burns while Finn gets back in. Finn builds speed but Lio swipes his feet! So Finn wrecks Lio with a dropkick! Finn gets back in, runs at McIntyre for a slingblade! And a shotgun dropkick to the back! McIntyre hits buckles and falls, so Finn heads up! But Lashley shoves him down!
Winner; Finn Balor, by disqualification
Lashley keeps going after Finn with stomps! McIntyre joins him and they drag Finn up. Lashley puts Finn into buckles while McIntyre fetches steel steps. But here comes Kurt Angle! Angle throws hands with McIntyre, then hurries to the ring. Angle dodges Lashley to German Suplex him! McIntyre returns but he gets a German! Lio runs in, but into the Ankle Lock! Angle twists Lio’s ankle, but Baron Corbin blindsides him! Fans boo as Corbin gathers again with his old buddies. They drag Angle up for Lashley to mug. So here comes BRAUN!! The Monster Among Men doesn’t like any of these three. McIntyre runs and throws hands, but Strowman gets through him and Lashley! Strowman throws each of them into barriers!
Corbin sees Strowman and decides to run at him. Strwwman headbutts Corbin back, but Corbin throws hands. Corbin runs but Strowman scoops him! McIntyre saves Corbin and they regroup with Lashley and a limping Lio. Strowman stands tall with Finn and Angle, but is this fight far from over?
Six Man Tag: Finn Balor, Kurt Angle & Braun Strowman VS Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin & Bobby Lashley w/ Lio Rush!
Raw returns, and the two trios are having a match! Will Finn and friends be able to get instant payback on Corbin and his crew?
McIntyre throws hands on Strowman, but Strowman runs him over! Strowman drags McIntyre over to his corner and tags in Angle. Angle stomps away on McIntyre, but backs off at 4. Angle wrenches McIntyre’s arm then tags in Finn. Finn climbs and drops ax handles! Finn wrenches but McIntyre knees low. McIntyre puts Finn in the corner and tags in Corbin. They stomp a mudhole into Finn, then tag to Lashley. Lashley clubs away on Finn then chokes him against the ropes! The ref backs Lashley off and Lashley tags Corbin. Corbin mugs Finn then throws a knee. Tag to McIntyre, and McIntyre stomps Finn down. McIntyre looms over Finn as fans rally. Finn fights back with forearms but McIntyre keeps him form the corner. McIntyre whips but Finn tilt-o-whirls for a reverse DDT!
Both men are down and fans fire up. Finn hurries to his feet, hot tag to Angle! Angle German Suplexes McIntyre! He holds on and does it again! And then again for the hat trick! Angle stalks McIntyre, but McIntyre escapes the Angle Slam to whip McIntyre. McIntyre runs into a boot, and Angle hits a missile dropkick! Angle hits the Angle Slam! Cover, but Corbin breaks it! Strowman chases Corbin off but has to go back to his corner. Lashley comes in for a complete shot outta nowhere! McIntyre covers, TWO! McIntyre tags to Corbin and Corbin goes after Angle with elbows to the neck and shoulders. Corbin puts Angle in a half nelson but fans rally up again. Angle powers up and hits back with body shots, but runs into a big back elbow! Cover, ONE!
Corbin drags Angle up and over and tags in Lashley. Lashley mugs Angle then bumps him off buckles. Lashley rams his shoulder into Angle, then throws more forearms. He snapmares Angle into a chinlock but fans rally up. Angle powers up and fights out again. Lashley knees low then whips Angle to a corner. Lashley runs in but into a boot! Angle and Lashely crawl, McIntyre tags in! McIntyre cuts Angle off and rains down rights. McIntyre throws Angle out hard, but the ref keeps him from pursuing. Angle is in trouble while we go to break.
Raw returns again and McIntyre mocks Angle as an embarrassment. Angle SLAPS McIntyre! Hot tags to Corbin and Finn! Finn rallies on all there opponents! Finn CHOPS Corbin int he corner, then whips. Corbin reverses but Finn goes up and over. Finn runs into a boot but swing kicks Corbin off the ropes! Corbin denies the Slingblade for a Choke Slam Backbreaker! Cover, TWO! Corbin drags Finn up to rain down rights. Fans boo as Corbin tags Lashley. Lashley drags Finn up to knock him down. Lashley flexes and Lio flexes with him. Finn fights out of the powerbomb lift, and back drops Lashley. Lashley sunset flips but Finn rolls through and dropkicks! Both Finn and Lashley are down, but crawling.
Corbin just runs in to hit Angle, and McIntyre comes around the outside to go after Strowman. Strowman uppercuts McIntyre and grabs Corbin! CLAYMORE! Lashley aims at Finn from the corner while Finn slowly stands. Corbin and McIntyre head back to their corner, having left Finn without a partner. Lashley runs in but Finn dodges! Finn FLIES onto McIntyre and Corbin! Finn shoulders and kicks Lashley back. Lashley’s down, Finn climbs up! Lio hops up but Finn knocks him away. Lashley trips Finn on the top rope! Lashley drags Finn off the corner for the Dominator! Cover, Lashley wins! But Finn had his foot on the ropes!!
Winner: Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin & Drew McIntyre, Lashley pinning
But the ropebreak was completely missed! The referee already made the call, but wait, a second referee comes out! They discuss the ropebreak, and Corbin argues back it doesn’t matter. But that was how things were done. This match will continue! Lashley is the most furious of them all, but it is happening, after the break.
Raw returns and the restarted match has Corbin dragging Finn in off the apron. Cover, TWO! Finn is still alone after what McIntyre did to Strowman during commercial. Finn endures the half nelson but fans rally up. He fights his way up and out but Corbin shoves him to a corner. Finn goes up but Corbin slides out to slide in. Finn was ready, elbow drop DDT! Corbin tags Lashley and Lashley drags Finn up to club him down. Lio cheers Lashley on as Lashley whips Finn to a corner hard. Lashley runs in and rams his shoulder into Finn’s abs. Fans boo as Lashley toys with Finn. Lashley gut wrenches Finn but Finn slips out! Finn trips Lashley, double stomps! Finn and Lashley are both down, but Finn has no partners to tag. He still crawls that way, but Lashley drags Finn away. Finn enziguris free!
Fans rally up, and the Monster rises! Strowman drags himself up and to the corner! Finn crawls, hot tag to Strowman! Strowman rallies on Lashley, then blasts Corbin and McIntyre! Strowman shoves Lashley and hits a big corner splash! Then he clubs Lashley down! Corbin runs in but gets clubbed won! McIntyre, too! Strowman clears the ring and decides to take some laps! Strowman barrels into McIntyre! And into Corbin! And into Lashley AND Lio! He’s The Monster Truck Among Men! Strowman puts Lashley in but Corbin grabs his feet! Angle returns to German Suplex Corbin! Strowman goes after Lashley, but McIntyre comes in. Strowman clotheslines McIntyre out but Lashley clubs Strowman to a corner. Lashley runs in, but into a MONSTER SLAM!! Tag to Finn! COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Finn and team win!
Winners: Finn Balor, Kurt Angle & Braun Strowman, Finn pinning
The Extraordinary Man proves he can outlast numbers and win big! But this was an even 3v3 match. Can Finn do it all again when it’s 2v1? Or will the Man of the Hour be the key to Lashley staying champion?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“Y’know, for the last four months, I’ve been recovering from my knee injury and my recent surgery.” He’s giving an update to the WWE Universe. Kevin’s been spending as much time as possible with his family, but he also watches Raw. IT’s been rough to watch, because he’s watching other people do what he does best. But good news: Kevin doesn’t know which brand it will be, but he knows when. One month remains before the Kevin Owens Show returns! And check this: Kevin bowls… a gutter ball. Well okay he’s not a great bowler, but he is a great wrestler. Where will we see the Prizefighter return?
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.
The Man has her choice to make. If she refuses to apologize, what will she tell the fans when we no longer get Becky VS Ronda? None of Charly’s damn business.
WWE and Raw celebrate Black History Month.
Segregation was a major issue but the protests to end it were not segregated. Many people of many cultures shared Martin Luther King’s dream. And now, anyone is allowed to go anywhere and socialize with anyone. #LongLivetheDream.
Nikki Cross VS Ruby Riott!
SAnitY’s Twisted Sister has a rematch from her NXT days as she takes on the Squad Leader! Ruby has a chance to shock the world and take Ronda Rousey’s championship to deny us the anticipated Raw Women’s Championship match regardless of what Becky chooses! Will the Road to Wrestlemania take some wild detours?
Raw returns and the bell rings. Nikki and Ruby circle and tie up. Ruby pushes Nikki to ropes but Nikki turns it around. Nikki pushes Ruby to the other side of the ring before they break. Nikki is wild as ever, but Ruby doesn’t shy away. She does run into a roll-up, TWO! Nikki puts on a headlock but Ruby fights out. Ruby reels Nikki in for a forearm, but then Nikki hits a big crossbody! Cover, TWO! Nikki gets on Ruby again with a facelock, but Ruby fights out. Ruby runs but into Nikki’s thrashing sleeper hold! Nikki becomes a backpack but Ruby backs her into buckles. Ruby gets free, then runs back in, only for Nikki to dodge. Nikki runs into Deadly Nightshade! Cover, TWO!
Ruby keeps on Nikki as Ronda and Becky encounter each other backstage. Ronda wants Becky to say which is more important: history or ego? Their match is bigger than just the two of them. They could break ground for women in wrestling, if Becky would just stop being a baby. Ronda wants Becky to man up. Just apologize, even if it isn’t genuine. Because otherwise, she’s just a coward. Becky holds in her desire to slap Ronda, but does Ronda have a point?
Back in the ring, Nikki arm-drags out and then throws a throat chop! Ruby still gets Nikki in an STO! Cover, TWO! Ruby grows frustrated as she glares down at Nikki. She slams Nikki’s face off the mat, then drops a knee on Nikki’s shoulders! Ruby drags Nikki up and whips her to a corner. Nikki elbows Ruby away then boots her. Nikki throws forearms and whips but Ruby reverses. Ruby ducks and the crossbody misses! Ruby kicks Nikki in the ribs! Nikki gets on the apron but Ruby follows her out there. Ruby declares herself the next champion already, then drags Nikki up. Nikki blocks the STO and turns Ruby around, inverted DDT on the apron! Ruby crawls away but Nikki fires up. Nikki aims at Ruby, big crossbody! Nikki tackles Ruby down and fans fire up with the Loony Lass!
Ruby crawls away again but Nikki traps her in the apron skirt! Nikki clubs away on Ruby, and Ruby falls to the floor. Nikki drags Ruby back up and in then climbs up top. Ruby SUPERKICKS Nikki right down! Ruby drags Nikki up for the Riott Kick! Cover, Ruby wins!
Winner: Ruby Riott, by pinfall
Ruby may have had to share airtime with Ronda and Becky, but will the Squad Leader stand between them? Or will the Rowdy One retain through Elimination Chamber?
Seth Rollins heads to the ring!
Grand Rapids is ready to #BurnItDown with The Architect! Rollins hears out the fans and says he was going to talk about Brock Lesnar and Wrestlemania, but he watched his highlight reel from earlier. He speaks on the last 12 months, “what a ride, right?” From the Gauntlet to Wrestlemania 34 to defending the Intercontinental Championship around the world. 2018 was crazy, and to be honest, Rollins is glad to share it with the WWE Universe. 2018 helped him feel like “Seth Freakin’ Rollins”. And then Rollins won the Men’s Rumble and achieved a childhood dream. He was on top of the world, until he confronted The Beast and got six F5’s. Rollins went home to rest up and think. He has bad news and good news.
Bad news: he took those six F5’s and he’s sore. The pain from those F5’s was unlike anything he ever felt. The good news: he’s still here. Lesnar gave Rollins six F5’s but he’s still standing! And if he’s standing, he can fight. If he can fight, he can Curb Stmop. And if he can Curb Stomp, he will beat Brock Lesnar! Many people asked him, “What is it worth to you? What does it cost?” Rollins’ answer: it doesn’t matter. If this Wrestlemania ends up being his last match- “Ladies and gentlemen!” Paul Heyman comes out gives his usual introduction. And he has a Mania level surprise for us, because the “reigning, defending, undisputed Universal Heavyweight Champion, BROCK! LESNAR!” is not here. And Grand Rapids boos that. Great “surprise”, Paul. But it gets them every time, because ignorance is bliss.
But have no fear, fans. Heyman is here to educate fans and especially educate Rollins. Rollins is “pontificating” a misguided notion that all men are created equal. They’re not. Does anyone honestly believe that Rollins’ DNA matches up to Lesnar’s? Admittedly, Rollins is a great athlete, a top-tier performer and a Wrestlemania main event player. Rollins might be the best Heyman has ever seen. But Lesnar is a Beast. Lesnar is a predator. Lesnar is a “career killer” sadist with an “unrepentant soul”. If Rollins goes in saying he’ll do anything and everything, including taking a beating so bad it’s his last match ever, that is a “suicide mission”. Heyman gives Rollins fair warning: If Rollins walks in and tries to take the title from Lesnar, he will only be The Architect of his own demise. Ladies and gentlemen, that’s not a prediction, that’s a spoiler.
Rollins tells Heyman that he’s right. But what no one understands is that Rollins doesn’t care. Lesnar has held the industry that Rollins loves more than anything, Lesnar has held it hostage for two long years and he refuses to stand for it! Rollins doesn’t care if Wrestlemania is a suicide mission, because Rollins will be the martyr that sacrifices body, heart and soul, and burn in Hell, so long as Lesnar does not leave Mania the champion. That’s not a prediction, that’s a spoiler. Rollins is deadly serious, but will it take that and more to finally #SlayTheBeast?
But wait! Dean Ambrose appears! The Lunatic Fringe arrives before The Architect has even left. Rollins is wary as Ambrose joins him in the ring. But Ambrose simply holds out a hand. Rollings hands over the mic, and Ambrose has just one thing to say. “Slay the Beast.” Ambrose leaves the ring to sit ringside. Rollins grins, and takes his leave. Ambrose has a match next, but against who?
The IIconics speak.
Being the inaugural WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions would bring Peyton Royce & Billie Kay full circle in their 14 year career. It would be the perfect thing for them, but will they be able to survive five other teams to do it?
Dean Ambrose VS EC3!
Ambrose called out The Top One Percent last week during A Moment of Bliss, but then lost to him in EC3’s first Raw match! They have a rematch already, but will EC3 get a 2-0 sweep on Ambrose? Or will #VictoryAfterVictory have to wait?
The bell rings, and Ambrose runs right at EC3! He throws hands in a corner then CHOPS against the ropes. Ambrose whips but EC3 bails out. Ambrose gives chase but EC3 gets him on the return. EC3 stomps and throws haymakers on Ambrose, thenw hips. Ambrose elbows EC3 down! EC3 gets to a corner and dodges Ambrose to hit a big clothesline! EC3 grounds ‘n’ pounds but Ambrose covers up. The ref backs EC3 off but EC3 comes back to bump Ambrose on buckles. EC3 CHOPS Ambrose and then whips Ambrose back in for a clothesline. He rolls Ambrose out and hits a big missile dropkick! Fans fire up for EC3 as he drags Ambrose up. EC3 suplexes and holds Ambrose to then slam him down! Cover, TWO!
EC3 stays on Ambrose with a nerve hold. Ambrose endures as fans rally up. Ambrose fights up but EC3 knees low. EC3 turns Ambrose but Ambrose CHOPS! They trade chops, Ambrose runs but into a scoop slam! EC3 has everyone “Say My Name!” He drops the elbow! EC3 scoops but Ambrose slips out. Ambrose dodges and sends EC3 into the post! EC3 tumbles out of the ring and a ring count begins. EC3 sits up at 5 and gets in, but Ambrose is on him with a clothesline! Ambrose rallies and whips, but EC3 kicks him away. EC3 runs but into a scrapbuster! Cover, TWO! Ambrose gets to a corner and climbs up, but EC3 trips him up! Both men are down but EC3 is up quick. EC3 smirks but gets caught in a cradle! Ambrose wins!
Winner: Dean Ambrose, by pinfall
And just like that, the series is tied up! EC3 got caught off guard much like Ambrose last week. When and where will we see the tiebreaker?
Alexa Bliss finds Becky Lynch backstage.
The Goddess tells The Man not to do it. The moment she apologizes, she shows weakness. Becky isn’t weak, she’s The Man. And many superstars look up to her. So don’t say you’re sorry. Why? Because if she doesn’t, someone else can go after Ronda at Wrestlemania? Alexa, this advice you’re giving, this has nothing to do with that, right? She’d never do that! Alexa just wants Becky to be true to herself. And yet there’s not one genuine bone in Alexa’s body. Fine, apologize! Be the same ol’ Becky. But then she won’t be The Man. She’ll just be that sell-out. If Becky does apologize, the only thing she’ll sell out is Mania. Becky heads out, but what will she do?
Raw Tag Team Championships: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable VS The Revival!
The GLORIOUS Duo once again face Dash Wilder & Scott Dawson. There was controversy the first few times, but surely the #TopGuys will get fair treatment while also playing fair. Will Dash & Dawson finally #SayYeah to a tag title reign on the main roster?
Raw returns and the introductions are made. The belts are raised and the teams sort out. Gable starts against Dash with the bell. They tie up and Dash gets a headlock. Gable endures and powers out. Dash runs Gable over then speeds things up. Gable hip tosses Dash down! Gable gets Dash in a mounted armlock, but Dash works his way out quick. Dash pulls hair but Gable wrenches, only for Dash to scoop slam! Tag to Dawson but Gable pushes him away. Gable arm-drags Dawson to an armlock, but Dawson gets up. Dawson reaches but Gable wrenches. Dawson rolls and reverses to a wristlock but Gable avoids a takedown. Gable endures as Dawson wrenches more. Fans rally up and Gable rolls to bridge and spin and handspring. Gable spins and spins and gets a drop toehold, back to the armlock!
Gable wrenches but Dawson pulls hair and hits a big uppercut! Roode tags in but Dawson rocks Roode with a cheap shot right. Dawson whips but Roode reverses. Dawson goes up and over and Roode has to fight off Dash. Roode still gets Dash, and Gable leaps in for double clotheslines! The champs double EXPLODER the Revival out of the ring! Fans fire up as Gable builds speed. Roode helps Gable lift off, but Gable has to stop when the Revival get clear. Gable jumps over Dash and Roode dropkicks Dash into Dawson! Gable climbs up high, SUPER MOONSAULT onto The Revival! The champions are in control while we go to break.
Raw returns and Dash has Roode down with a cobra clutch. Roode fights up as fans rally. Roode fights back with body shots but Dash shoves and rams into Roode’s stomach. Tag to Dawson and The Revival double whip. Roode holds ropes and boots Dash away. Roode tosses Dawson out and dodges Dash in the corner! Dash tumbles down but Roode has to crawl a long way towards Gable. Dawson crawls back in but Gable stags in! Gable rallies on Dawson! Dash runs in but gets an arm-drag! Gable goes back to Dawson for corner punches. Dash stops Gable at 7 but gets a crossbody! Dawson runs into an atomic drop and Dash runs into an overhead suplex! Gable fires up as he targets Dawson. Dawson elbows and runs, but into an Electric Chair. Gable lets him down, German Suplex with a bridge! TWO!!
Gable keeps his cool as he drags Dawson back up. He whips but Dawson sunset flips. Gable sits on it, TWO! Dash returns but misses. Roode throws Dash out but Dash stays on the apron. The ref tells Roode to go to his corner, but Gable runs into a Revival flapjack hotshot! Cover, TWO!! Gable survives and Dawson is furious! Dawson drops legs and elbows and a headbutt! He drags Gable up for a big back suplex! Tag to Dash, and Dash becomes a human weapon for the assisted leg drop! Cover, TWO! Tag back and The Revival mug Gable. Dawson snapmares Gable to a chinlock and puts on the squeeze. Fans rally up as Gable stands up.
Gable arm-drags Dawson off but Dawson shoves him back. Gable fights out and slips out of the suplex. Dawson grabs hair to keep Gable away! Gable runs into Dash and back suplexes Dawson! Both men are down but fans fire up. Dash trips Roode but Roode pushes him away. Roode chases Dash but Gable misses his tag. Dawson blasts Roode and then drags Gable over! Tag to Dash and they give Gable an elbow drop backbreaker! Cover, TWO!! Gable still lives but Dash throws hands. Dash drags Gable up but Gable slips out. Dawson tags in, CHAOS THEORY for Dash! German Suplex for Dawson! But Roode is still down so Gable can’t tag out! We go to break while all four men are down.
Raw returns once again, and Gable slams Dawson down to catapult him into buckles! Fans rally up, hot tags to Dash and Roode! Roode rallies on The Revival, and gives Dash a big back drop! Dawson runs into a urenage! Dash runs into a gourd buster onto Dawson! Roode fires up as he tackles them both in the corner! Roode hops up and aims at Dash, but Dash gets clear. He clotheslines Dawson instead, then gives Dash a GLORIOUS Spinebuster! Cover, TWO! Roode is shocked but The Revival still lives. Dash crawls away but Roode winds it up. GLORIOUS but Dawson saves Dash from the DDT! Dash rolls Roode, TWO! Tag and Dash bucks Roode off. Gory Special, BULLDOG! Cover, TWO!! Roode lives and The Revival can’t believe it!
Dawson tags Dash and they double whip. Roode sunset flips, Gable crossbodies! Cover, TWO! Dash runs into boots and Roode tags to Gable. Gable hops up, but dash scoops. Roode slips out, Gable moonsaults but misses. Gable waistlocks Dash while Roode climbs, GLORIOUS Blockbuster and German Suplex combo! Cover, but Dawson breaks it just in time! Fans realize “This is Awesome!” as all four men catch their breath. Roode runs at Dawson but Dawson tosses him out. Gable hits Dawson with a rolling kick, then wheelbarrows Dash to a victory roll! TWO and Dash gets to the apron. Dash shoulders back then climbs up, but Gable leaps up to join him! They fight, Dawson tags. Dash sunset flips and Dawson climbs, Doomsday Device! Cover, but Roode pushes Dash into it! All four men are down and fans are loving it!
Fans again declare “This is Awesome!” as the teams regroup. The Revival stand up first and drag Gable up. They double suplex but Roode saves Gable. Roode ducks their clotheslines and shoves Dash into Dawson. Roode then tosses Dawson out and Gable climbs up. Dawson DDT’s Roode! Gable leaps for a sunset flip with jackknife bridge! TWO!! Dash tags in even as Gable atomic drops Dawson. Gable is ready with haymakers, then whips Dawson. Dawson reverses, but Gable leaps, INTO SHATTER MACHINE!! Cover, The Revival win!!
Winners: The Revival, Dash Wilder pinning; NEW Raw Tag Team Champions
Vindication for Dash & Dawson! They faced controversy and even cleaned up their act, and now they are champions!
Backstage interview with The Revival.
It took them quite awhile, but here they are with the titles! Dash & Dawson love the sound of new Raw Tag Team Champions. They’ve been saying it for years that they are THE best tag team ever! It doesn’t matter if it’s Raw, SmackDown or around the world, they are THE best. They are truly #TopGuys, will they go all the way to Wrestlemania with the gold?
Becky Lynch heads to the ring!
The Man stands in the ring as Raw returns, and is joined by HHH and Stephanie. It’s the moment of truth, and after this long night, will cooler heads prevail? Is Becky going to live the dream or not? HHH wants Becky to believe that they want this as much as her. Stephanie says she meant it that Becky VS Ronda could be the biggest match ever! They could make history! But like in anything, you must accept the consequences of your actions. They apologized to her, but will she do the same to them? It’s just two little words against a chance at history. Fans don’t want Becky to do it, but HHH tells her to ignore them. This isn’t the fans’ time, it’s just the three of them. Don’t let strangers dictate your future. What does Becky want? Does she want Wrestlemania? It’s time. What is her decision?
Becky still thinks the Authority is against her. And everyone’s been telling her things whether she wants advice or not. She admits she got defensive, and she admits the fans wanted to see her fight them. Becky hit Stephanie and slapped HHH, but if Becky just has to say two little words, then… Fans sense a certain alternative, but HHH again wants Becky to ignore it. Becky looks Stephanie and HHH in the eyes and says, “I’m sorry.” But with that out of the way, the deal is set. Becky gets to go right after Ronda, right? Because if anyone tries to take this dream from her now, they’ll be in the fight of their lives. It doesn’t matter who it is, no one is taking the dream from Becky. HHH says he wouldn’t have it any other way. “Congratulations, you’re going to Wrestlemania.” They shake hands, and that’s it.
Wait, that’s it? Yes, really. Becky finally feels great! “Ron-Ron”, it’s you and The Man! Metlife in New York, 70 thousand people! And speaking of, here comes Ronda! Becky and Ronda stare down but VINCE McMahon appears?! Before anything silly happens, Vince agrees with Stephanie. This match could be one of the greatest matches of all time. Emphasis on “could be”. But Becky thinks she’s bigger than WWE, and so does Ronda. Becky’s not The Man, Vince is! And The Man makes tough decisions. Here’s one: Becky’s still suspended! He doesn’t accept that apology, and the 60 days means Becky misses Mania. That means someone needs to replace her to face Ronda.
Vince chooses a woman who will stay in her lane but still take Ronda to the limit. That woman is CHARLOTTE FLAIR! The Queen steps up and neither Ronda nor Becky is happy about this. Vince wants Ronda to get used to this, because Charlotte’s hand will be raised! Vince already declares Charlotte the winner, but will that really be the case? Will Becky find away around Vince’s executive screwjob?
My Thoughts:
Well this was a haphazard episode. It started off rather well with The Authority trying to treat Becky Lynch like she’s somewhere between Stone Code and the Old Daniel Bryan. Becky having to make the decision became the main thread of the show, to where it unfortunately derailed from other segments. I honestly thought Elias being interrupted by her talk with Finn was a miscue of the production team. But then Elias kept having to deal with distractions and I almost thought it was Road Dogg messing with him. Instead, it’s Elias’ new carry-over feud until he, Roadie and Double J meet again. I’m thinking Elias splits the Lucha House Party but with him coming out on top to be strong going into his true feud with Jarrett.
I enjoyed the Triple Threat Tag, that stipulation was a good idea. But of course, the top Faces of the entire match end up behind the 8-ball. Bayley and Sasha starting and running the gauntlet will definitely legitimize them as winning as opposed to coming in somewhere in the middle, since it’s almost a given they’ll win anyway. Though, Sasha being taken out of action again is a bad sign for her actual ability to compete. Hopefully they’re just letting her take it easy so that she’ll actually be 100% for the Chamber. Ruby VS Nikki was good, but the feel of it was ruined by the Becky-Ronda segment. We know Ruby won’t win, but it’s not like Vince didn’t throw a monkey wrench into the plan.
Finn’s story was a huge chunk of the middle, and was fairly solid. McIntyre being his opponent obviously brings in the story of Angle and Strowman. The resulting Six Man Tag match was really good, but I was surprised it took two referees to change the decision. The primary official noticed Finn had the ropebreak, he could’ve just waved it off and said the matched continued then and there. But that aside, of course Finn and the Faces win. Now Finn can do that weird Handicap Intercontinental Championship match. The only reason for that would be so that Finn can pin Lio to get the title instead of overcoming Lashley. Which is stupid, Finn needs to show he can beat Lashley directly, but I guess that’s just Vince not thinking Finn is good enough.
Rollins and Heyman had a good segment together, I really like this all-or-nothing attitude in Rollins. That level of determination might be what Rollins needs in story to be the one to truly overcome Lesnar. Ambrose giving Rollins a slightly encouraging talk was an interesting choice. But perhaps with their story finished and Ambrose possibly on his way out, they might as well let bygones be bygones and be somewhat friendly with each other. Ambrose VS EC3 II was pretty good, but another quick pinfall means we’re getting round 3 in the future. I don’t know about at Elimination Chamber, that’s almost too soon. I’m hoping for a full story where EC3 actually gets to give promos, and we settle this at Fastlane.
The Raw Tag Team Championship match was great! Probably the best thing of the night, and the best tag match on Raw’s side of things in months. And at last, The Revival gets to be champions! Granted, this is about WWE not wanting to lose potential stars to AEW, but hey, title reigns are still title reigns. Fans are happy, The Revival should be happy, and hopefully The Revival retain all the way to Wrestlemania and beyond. But of course, this also all has to happen with fair treatment of Raw’s Tag Team Division. Though speaking of that, it’s literally not fair in both kayfabe and in reality for Vince to pull such executive shenanigans.
Becky apologizes, even if it was just for show, but then Vince just pulls the rug out from under everyone. I knew the Triple Threat was inevitable but Vince can’t even do it the smart way. Make Charlotte earn it, make her reestablish herself. Vince literally does what fans have always accused him of doing for others and he makes Charlotte his chosen one. Becky will still get in, raising Hell in the process, and I would hope she gets to put Vince in a Disarm-Her and forces him to put her back in the match. As a match, the Triple Threat will still be great, but now we have no idea what Asuka does for Mania. SmackDown will need to build up someone fast. Perhaps Lacey Evans as the one call-up that hasn’t done anything yet.
My Score: 7.5/10
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/18/25)
Round 5, all together!
Oh~, we’re halfway there~!
Best of the Super Juniors enters round 5, and time to see who stays alive! But will Hiromu Takahashi get tired facing Clark Connors and Wheel-san?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Nick Wayne; Nick wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Mack wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Titan; Knight wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Robbie X; Robbie wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS MAO; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Dragon Dia; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Robbie Eagles VS Taiji Ishimori; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Francesco Akira; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS SHO; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Clark Connors; wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings!
Kosei Fujita: 3-1, 6 points
Dragon Dia: 3-1, 6 points
Clark Connors: 2-2, 4 points
Robbie X: 2-2, 4 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 2-2, 4 points
Francesco Akira: 2-2, 4 points
Master Wato: 2-2, 4 points
KUSHIDA: 2-2, 4 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-3, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-3, 2 points
Here are the current B Block standings!
Nick Wayne: 3-1, 6 points
Titan: 3-1, 6 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-1, 6 points
El Desperado: 2-2, 4 points
MAO: 2-2, 4 points
SHO: 2-2, 4 points
Robbie Eagles: 2-2, 4 points
YOH: 1-3, 2 points
Taiji Ishimori: 1-3, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 1-3, 2 points
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Nick Wayne!
Last round, The Funky Weapon quite truly won by the seat of his pants against Yoh, but The Prodigy finally hit a stumbling block going up against Kevin Knight. But will Nick brush himself off and get back to winning? Or will Taguchi continue to pull off some strangely shocking victories?
The bell rings and the fans rally. Nick and Taguchi circle, tie up, and Taguchi waistlocks. Nick works on the escape, standing switches, but Taguchi wrenches free. Nick rolls, wrenches in return, but Taguchi rolls and wrenches again. Taguchi hammerlocks, headlocks, and grinds, but Nick powers up and out. Taguchi runs Nick over, then swivels the hips! The fans cheer and Taguchi runs, but Nick drops down, hurdles over, and UPPERCUTS Taguchi down! Nick handsprings, and he swivels those hips! The fans cheer, Nick covers, TWO! Nick stays cool, stands Taguchi up, and ROCKS him! The ref reprimands about closed fists, and Nick apologizes.
Nick stands Taguchi up to CHOP! Taguchi fires body shots, but Nick snapmares and leg drops! Cover, TWO! Taguchi is tougher than that but Nick stays cool. Nick brings Taguchi up, but Taguchi fires body shots! Nick kicks low, runs, but Taguchi somersaults and HIP ATTACKS! The fans cheer and Nick bails out, only for Taguchi to run and HIP ATTACK Nick off the apron! The fans rally, Taguchi triangle jumps and CROSSBODIES! Down goes Nick and the fans fire up! Taguchi fist bumps a young fan before he puts Nick in the ring. Taguchi runs, runs, and HIP ATTACKS but misses as Nick moves!
Taguchi tumbles out, Nick builds speed, and Nick FLIES! Direct hit on Taguchi and the fans fire up! Nick clutches his banged up shoulder but he puts Taguchi in the ring. Nick fires the fans up, climbs a corner, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Taguchi stays in this and the fans cheer while Nick grows frustrated. Nick paces while Taguchi slowly rises. Nick waistlocks, then shifts up to the half nelson. Taguchi fights the full nelson, booty bumps Nick away, then fakes the run! HIP ATTACK into the atomic drop! Nick handsprings, but into an atomic drop! The fans cheer and Taguchi runs, HIP ATTACK!
The fans cheer and Taguchi calls upon the powers of Strange Style! “ORYA~!” KETSUYE! Cover, TWO!! But Taguchi has OH MY GAH ANKLE!! Nick endures, reaches out, but Taguchi pushes on the foot! Nick still fights forward, only for Taguchi to drag him back! Nick reaches up to headscissor Taguchi away! Then he SUPERKICKS! Nick goes up, up, and WAYNE’S- FLAPJACK! OH MY GAH ANKLE!! Nick endures again, but Taguchi drags him from the ropes! Nick rolls, but Taguchi holds on! The fans rally as Nick still endures, still crawls forward, and still has the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Taguchi slowly lets up.
But then Taguchi YANKS Nick back! Nick uses that to ASAI DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer while Taguchi flounders, but Nick takes aim again. Nick winds up to ROUND- NO, Taguchi ducks then ENZIGIRIS! Taguchi chicken wings, DODON- NO, Nick victory rolls it! TWO! ROUNDHOUSE! And then into WAYNE’S WORLD!! Cover, NICK WINS!
Winner: Nick Wayne, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taguchi earns 0)
Nick with the rebound and he scores! The Prodigy is back on top, will he keep making history with every win? Will Taguchi still make the finals after falling down?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
The American Ninja got lost on the Way to the Grandmaster, but the Heel Master put out the Crown of Fire. Can Mack scratch and claw and even backflip his way back up the block? Or will Kanemaru be toasting another win?
No real surprise that Kanemaru attacks Mack during his entrance! He BOOTS Mack off the apron, the fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Kanemaru stomps away! Kanemaru then SMACKS Mack off a fan’s chair! And another chair! And then he JAMS Mack up with a chair! Kanemaru CLUBS Mack, stomps him, then brings him up to BOWL into chairs! Not quite a strike but Mack still writhes. Kanemaru drags Mack up and brings him back to ringside. Kanemaru POSTS Mack, the fans boo more, and the ref again reprimands. But Kanemaru CLUBS Mack, and more fans move aside. But Kanemaru POSTS Mack again!
Kanemaru stalks Mack, sends him into the ring, and the ref finally calls for the bell! Kanemaru stomps and snapmares Mack, then goes after the mask! The ref reprimands, Kanemaru stops at 4, and then he bullies the ref! The ref reprimands so Kanemaru goes back to stomp Mack! Kanemaru stomps away, then he digs his boot into Mack’s head! The ref reprimands, Kanemaru stops at 4, and he kicks at Mack. The fans rally, Kanemaru CLUBS Mack, and Mack crawls. Kanemaru stomps Mack, runs, but Mack HADOUKEN PUNCHES! Kanemaru goes to the apron and Mack builds speed! But Kanemaru rushes in and shoves the ref into Mack!
The fans boo as ref and Mack both fall! Kanemaru ENZIGIRIS Mack down, then he grabs his whiskey! Kanemaru takes a big swig, stands Mack up, and he wants the mask! Mack tries to fight it but Kanemaru YANKS the mask off!! But surprise! Mack had a second mask on underneath! Kanemaru aims at Shiro Mack, but Mack ducks the Whiskey Mist! Roll up and TWO! Kanemaru cradles, TWO! Mack has the stack again, TWO! Kanemaru pokes Mack in the eye! Victory roll, but Mack sits on it!! Cover, MACK WINS!!
Winner: Ninja Mack, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Kanemaru earns 0)
Kanemaru is beside himself, but he should’ve realized that Mack’s mask covers his eyes! Mack snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, will he continue to rise? Will the Heel Master just have to try even harder to cheat his way to the top?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Titan!
The Jet brought Nick Wayne down to earth to stay alive, and now he’s facing another top contender in El Inmortal. Will Knight continue his ascent? Or will Titan ground Knight’s flight plans?
The bell rings and the two rush in! Titan trips Knight, then runs. Knight drops down, hurdles over, but Titan leaps! Knight wrenches and whips Titan, but Titan goes up and over and handsprings away! The fans fire up and Titan runs in, but Knight hurdles the lariat! Knight DROPKICKS Titan out of the ring, then kips up! Knight builds speed, but Titan moves! Knight slides out, goes to the corner, and PLANCHAS, but Titan dodges! Titan builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and they almost hit the timekeeper’s table! The fans fire up, Titan puts Knight back in, and he springboards to DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO!
Knight stays in this but Titan stays on the leg! TRAILER HITCH! Knight scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Titan lets go but the fans rally up. Titan KICKS Knight’s leg, stomps Knight down, then brings him up. Knight fires a forearm, then fires another! Knight eggs Titan on, so Titan SOBATS! The fans rally, Titan whips, but Knight goes up and over to then run and- NO, Titan goes Matrix to dodge, and then he CALF KICKS! Knight rebounds to LARIAT! Titan kips up to PELE! Both men are down and the fans fire up! The fans rally as Knight and Titan rise. They go to corners, Knight runs in, but Titan BOOTS him! Titan skins the cat, but Knight leaps up!
Knight brings Titan up but Titan HEADBUTTS him away! But Knight returns to the UPPER ROOM! The fans fire up and Knight somersaults, UFO onto knees! Titan hurries to stand Knight up, and he RIPCORD SLAMS him down! Titan goes back to the apron, springboards, LANCER!! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives those double stomps and the fans fire back up! Titan fires up, too, and he reels Knight in. Knight fights the lift, wrenches out, and CHOPS! The fans cheer, Knight whips, but Titan reverses to TORNADO D- NO, Knight stops the DDT to SKY- NO, Titan arm-drags and then SUPERKICK! The fans rally as Titan fires up again!
Titan runs corner to corner and back again, but Knight stops the Frame Out to SKY2HIGH!! Cover, TWO!! Titan survives and the fans fire up again! Knight powers up, takes aim, and Titan rises. SATELLITE DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Titan survives again and the fans stay fired up! Knight whips, DROPKICKS, and almost lands on Titan after! Knight hurries to the corner, climbs up, and MOTHERSHIP UFO SPLASH!! Cover, KNIGHT WINS!
Winners: Kevin Knight, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Titan earns 0)
Knight didn’t even have time to say how tsuyoi he is, but he proved it with this win! The Jet’s course correction is working out, but will he still reach his target destination? Will El Inmortal be able to revive as we move into the latter half?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Robbie X!
The Japanese Young Punk had to clock out against the Time Splitter, and Mr. X couldn’t handle a shot of 100 Proof. But redemption is just a three-count away, will this Ichiban Sweet Boy be sweeter than Too Sweet? Or will it be all aboard the X Express?
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle slowly. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Fujita powers Robbie to ropes. Robbie turns things around, Fujita turns things around, but then Robbie turns it back around. The ref counts, Robbie lets off to CHOP, then he eggs Fujita on. Fujita fires a forearm, Robbie fires back, and repeat! The fans rally as the forearms keep going, and Robbie gets the edge. Robbie CHOPS, eggs Fujita on, but Fujita CHOPS! Fujita runs, Robbie drops down, then hurdles into a dropkick! Fujita says he’s smarter than Robbie, and he CHOPS him. And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Robbie sputters but Fujita whips.
Robbie reverses, Fujita reverses again, and Fujita runs in, only for Robbie to put him on the apron. Robbie then runs to HANDSPRING KICK Fujita down! The fans rally while Robbie goes out and BOOTS Fujita down! Robbie tells fans to move so they move, and Robbie whips Fujita to BOWL him into chairs! STRIKE! The fans cheer while the ref checks Fujita. Robbie storms over to drag Fujita from the chairs, then SMACKS him back down! Robbie brings Fujita up to POST him! Fujita falls in a heap but the fans rally up. Robbie SMACKS Fujita off the apron, then he goes deep into the crowd, to run back and DRIVE-BY DROPKICK!
The fans cheer that shot while Robbie brings Fujita back up. Robbie puts Fujita in the ring, covers, TWO! Fujita toughs it out but Robbie sits him up. Robbie KNEES Fujita in the back, then rips at the shoulder tape! The ref reprimands but Robbie SPLASHES the bad arm! Then rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Cover, TWO! Fujita is still in this and Robbie grows frustrated, but the fans rally up. Robbie stomps Fujita’s bad arm, then brings him up. Fujita CHOPS but Robbie blocks! And Robbie BITES that hand, to then STOMP that hand! Robbie runs, but Fujita LEG LARIATS! Both men are down and the fans rally back up.
Robbie crawls to the far corner, Fujita runs in and CHOPS! Fujita whips corner to corner, runs in again, but is put on the apron. Fujita avoids a shot to DECK Robbie! The fans fire up as Fujita aims, and he springboards in for a MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! The fans rally as Fujita keeps moving, PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Robbie toughs it out but Fujita stays focused. Fujita drags Robbie up, reels him in, and suplexes, but Robbie knees free! Fujita ROCKS Robbie first, then runs up. Robbie puts Fujita in the corner, blocks a kick and puts the leg in the ropes. Robbie KICKS the leg, then SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE!
The fans fire up and Robbie snapmares Fujita. Robbie runs and SHOOTING STARS onto knees! Fujita cradle covers, TWO! Robbie survives and the fans rally up again. Robbie coughs and sputters as he crawls to the ropes. Fujita runs up but Robbie BOOTS him! RObbie goes to the apron but Fujita GAMANGIRIS! Fujita suplexes Robbie back in and holds him, for the SLAM! But that’s Uno Amigo as Fujita brings RObbie up. Robbie fights the suplex to wrench, but FUjita wrenches to drop toehold! But Robbie cradle counters! TWO!! Fujita hurries up, but Robbie SUPERKICKS! But Fujita comes back, blocks the next kick, and he CHOPS!
Robbie PELES but misses! Fujita deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Robbie survives but Fujita roars, and the fans fire up with Fujita! Fujita torture racks Robbie, but Robbie fights with elbows! Fujita still throws Robbie but Robbie lands out! Robbie waistlocks, Fujita switches and O’Conner Rolls, CHAOS THEORY! But Robbie lands out! Robbie avoids Fujita’s kick, to handspring and LETHAL INJECTION X! Robbie goes up, X EXPRESS!! Cover, Robbie wins!
Winner: Robbie X, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Fujita earns 0)
Robbie’s got that dog in him, and he manages to get back on a winning track! Will he still make this the X Block before the end? Or can Fujita rise again as The Mighty Don’t Kneel?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS MAO!
It was a rather cheeky loss to Taguchi for Direct Drive, and though the Idol Warrior put on a wild main event with The Rogue Luchador, he also fell. Who stands back up with head held high here at the halfway point?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Dragon Dia!
The Time Splitter took that win from Fujita after a technical masterclass while the Infinite Carat Diamond had quite the fireworks show with Hiromu. Who will keep up their momentum as we roll through the halfway point?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Robbie Eagles VS Taiji Ishimori!
The Sniper of the Skies got cheated by Sho and the House of Torture, but the Bone Soldier simply failed to bring down Titan. Both men have reloaded, but who will hit the bull’s eye and score?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Francesco Akira!
A battle of water and fire will surely make for a steamy showdown. But where the Way of the Grandmaster overcame Ninja Mack, the Crown of Fire is seething over Kanemaru cheating him. Will Akira burn Wato up? Or will his fire be put out again?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS SHO!
The Rogue Luchador won big in last night’s main event, but the Murder Machine just keeps stacking the deck. Will Sho cheat his way to a golden ticket? Or will he fail to dupe THE IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Clark Connors!
The Ticking Timebomb is struggling right now with his 1-3 start, but he’s still just a step behind #WarDogRacing. Will Hiromu finally make things more, more, MORE fun for everyone? Or will he self-destruct against 100 Proof?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Dragon Dia: 3-1, 6 points
Clark Connors: 2-2, 4 points
Robbie X: 3-2, 6 points
Kosei Fujita: 3-2, 6 points
Francesco Akira: 2-2, 4 points
Master Wato: 2-2, 4 points
KUSHIDA: 2-2, 4 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-3, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 2-3, 4 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 2-3, 4 points
Here are the NEW B Block standings!
Nick Wayne: 4-1, 8 points
Titan: 3-2, 6 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-2, 6 points
El Desperado: 2-2, 4 points
MAO: 2-2, 4 points
SHO: 2-2, 4 points
Robbie Eagles: 2-2, 4 points
YOH: 1-3, 2 points
Taiji Ishimori: 1-3, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 2-3, 4 points
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/17/25)
Round 4, all together!
Whose luck is about to change?
The Best of the Super Juniors enters round 4, and you know what that means! Could one of our undefeated entries finally lose?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Ninja Mack; Wato wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS YOH; Taguchi wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Francesco Akira VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Kanemaru wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Robbie Eagles VS SHO; Sho wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Clark Connors VS Robbie X; Connors wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Titan VS Taiji Ishimori; Titan wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Kosei Fujita; Kushida wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Nick Wayne; Knight wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Dragon Dia; Dia wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Mao; Desperado wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings!
Kosei Fujita: 3-0, 6 points
Dragon Dia: 2-1, 4 points
Francesco Akira: 2-1, 4 points
Robbie X: 2-1, 4 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-2, 2 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 1-2, 2 points
Clark Connors: 1-2, 2 points
Master Wato: 1-2, 2 points
KUSHIDA: 1-2, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-2, 2 points
Here are the current B Block standings!
Nick Wayne: 3-0, 6 points
Robbie Eagles: 2-1, 4 points
Titan: 2-1, 4 points
MAO: 2-1, 4 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 2-1, 4 points
Taiji Ishimori: 1-2, 2 points
El Desperado: 1-2, 2 points
SHO: 1-2, 2 points
YOH: 1-2, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 0-3, 0 points
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Ninja Mack!
The Way of the Grandmaster lost to the Japanese Young Punk, but the American Ninja got sent back by the Time Splitter. Who will only continue to spiral while the other rises to 2-2?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Mack offers a handshake, Wato takes it, and the fans applaud. The two circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Wato’s slight height advantage helps, and he pushes Mack to a corner. Mack turns things around, the ref calls the break, and Mack lets go slowly, but with a big Ninja “OSU!” Wato is wary, but the fans rally with “NINJA! NINJA!” Mack and Wato tie up again, and Wato puts Mack in the corner this time. The ref counts, Wato lets off slowly, and he gives his own “Osu!” Mack applauds that, and the fans cheer for “WATO! WATO!” Mack is surprised, but he and Wato reset.
The two tie up yet again, and Wato waistlocks. Wato goes for a half nelson, Mack fights it, so Wato spins him to a cravat. Wato snapmares Mack, clamps on with a chinlock, but Mack fights up. Wato hits a takeover, Mack headscissors, Wato kips free, and the fans cheer the standoff. The two tie up again, Wato waistlocks again, and he SLAMS Mack down! Mack fights around, scoots forward, but Wato keeps him from the ropes. Mack drops to slip out the back! Mack waistlocks now, and he THROWS Wato up and out! Wato hops down to the floor, Mack handsprings, but wait, where’d Wato go? Wato pulls a ninja disappearing act!
Mack looks for Wato, checks under the ring, but doesn’t find him. Wait, Wato returns, wearing a Ninja Mack style mask! He is now NINJA WATO! The fans fire up and Mack sees this on the tron! The ninjas turn to see each other with their own eyes! The fans rally as Wato and Mack circle the outside, then step into the ring. Mack asks, “Naze? (Why?)” Mack and Wato take fighting stances and circle. Wato blocks Mack’s attacks and HADOUKEN DOUBLE PUNCHES! Mack tumbles out, Wato builds speed, and Wato FLIES! Down goes Mack and the fans cheer the tope conjilo! Wato goes back for Mack, puts him in, and then aims from the apron.
The fans rally but Mack SUPERKICKS first! Wato falls back, Mack builds speed, and he handsprings for the NINJA SPECIAL PLUS!! He goes up the ramp, but Wato avoids the kick! Wato fires hands but Mack blocks to HADOUKEN! Then he runs up, but Wato dodges! Mack dodges a boot, Wato dodges a knee, and Wato runs for the ring! Mack shouts “GET OVER HERE!” Mack runs up, Wato puts him on the apron, and Wato blocks the kick! Wato THROWS Mack, but Mack FLIPS through! The fans fire up and Wato thinks it’s for him. But then Mack SUPERKICKS Wato down! The fans fire up again as Mack brings Wato around.
Mack DOUBLE CHOPS Wato, the fans rally up, and Mack takes Wato’s mask! Wato pretends he has to hide his face, and fans boo, they liked Ninja Wato. Mack lets English commentary hold onto that mask for him, and then he puts Wato in the ring. Mack then brings Wato up to KICK, KICK, and KICK! Mack powers up and- NO, Wato blocks that kick, spins Wato, but then Mack kicks low! Mack reels Wato in, lifts, but Wato sunset flips through! TWO, the fans fire up, and Mack SUPERKICKS! Wato goes to a corner, Mack runs, but Wato BOOTS him! Mack ducks the roundhouse, ducks the heel kick, but Wato dodges the leg sweep!
Mack dodges the spin kick, to then hit a SHURIKEN SPIN KICK! Cover, TWO! Wato stays in this and the fans rally! Mack covers again, TWO! Mack is frustrated but the fans still rally. Mack puts Wato in the drop zone, CHOPS him, then goes up the corner! The fans rally as Mack aims, NINJA BOMB onto knees!! Wato then catches Mack into VENDEVAL!! Mack flails, reaches out, moves around, breaks fere, but Wato uses a rolling cradle! VENDEVAL!! Mack TAPS, Wato wins!!
Winner: Master Wato, by submission (gains 2 points; Mack earns 0)
Just as waves break on the shore, Wato breaks even with this win! But can Wato continue to turn the tide and rise to the top? Will Ninja Mack still have a chance though he is 1-3?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS YOH!
The Funky Weapon outsmarted Sho and the House of Torture while Direct Drive grounded The Jet. But will Taguchi play it serious with Yoh? Or are things about to get stranger and stranger?
The bell rings and Taguchi runs up to HIP ATTACK! And then HIP ATTACK in the corner! Taguchi whips, Yoh reverses, but Taguchi BOOTS him! Taguchi goes up to headscissors for DEADLY BUTT SHADE! Yoh wobbles and falls back, and Taguchi shouts out Tomoaki Honma! Taguchi runs, wiggles, and KOKESHI! The fans fire up and Yoh spasms! Yoh flounders away and even Taguchi isn’t sure what to make of that. Taguchi sees Yoh is on the ropes, and he runs to 619, but Yoh dodges! Taguchi gets caught up in the ropes! The ref checks Taguchi while he flops to the mat. Yoh checks Taguchi’s pulse and says the doc should check him.
The ref starts a standing count and the fans rally up. Taguchi is still down at 4 of 10, slowly turns over, and the fans rally harder as we pass 7! Taguchi is still down at 8, but he rises at 9! Then Yoh kicks him and whips him to the corner. Yoh ELBOWS Taguchi, turns him and hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Taguchi is still feeling the pain down low. Yoh hammers out Taguchi’s back, perhaps like a massage, before he STOMPS it! Yoh stands Taguchi up but Taguchi fires body shots! Taguchi runs, HIP ATTACK into an atomic drop! Yoh runs, but into a HIP ATTACK! The fans rally and Taguchi has Yoh on ropes again.
Taguchi runs, HIP ATTACKS, then runs back in for a HIP ATTACK! Then a slide and APRON HIP ATTACK! The fans cheer, Taguchi covers, TWO! The fans rally and Taguchi drags Yoh up. Taguchi suplexes for Uno Amigo! Then he suplexes again, Dos Amigos! Yoh fights the third, but Taguchi fights Yoh’s suplex! GOURD BUSTER! The fans fire up and Taguchi rolls to the corner! Taguchi calls upon the powers of Strange Style! “ORYA~!” KETSUYE! Then Taguchi hauls Yoh up, chicken wings, DODON- NO, Yoh victory rolls it! TWO, and Taguchi rolls it back! TWO and Yoh has it again, TWO! Both men stand, things speed up, and Yoh sunsets, but Taguchi stays up!
Taguchi PANTSES himself, but Yoh fights that off! But Taguchi still HIP DROPS, only for Yoh to dodge! Taguchi is down but Yoh gets the legs, and he puts Taguchi in a PARADISE LOCK!! The fans fire up but this isn’t quite the view anyone wants… Taguchi is stuck with his cheeks hanging out, and Yoh fires up! Yoh tunes up, the fans rally, and Yoh SUPERKICKS Taguchi out of Paradise! Yoh drags Taguchi up, underhooks, but Taguchi fights Direct Drive! The rope helps censor Taguchi running, but Yoh bypasses and bypasses! Yoh uses Taguchi’s trick, but Taguchi reverses to bypass Yoh again and again!
Taguchi then dodges, fakes Yoh out, and BARE HIP ATTACKS! But Yoh says I’LL BE BACK, only for Taguchi to dodge the kick and ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up while both men are down! Taguchi pulls his pants up, chicken wings the arms, DODON BUSTER!! And then BARE BUTT COVER!! Taguchi wins!!
Winner: Ryusuke Taguchi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Yoh earns 0)
That indeed was very strange, but it was oddly exciting, too! Taguchi scores big on the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, but will he keep going until he has the trophy in hand? Will Yoh be able to stay fresh despite dropping to 1-3?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Francesco Akira VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
The Crown of Fire burns bright after the huge main event win over Hiromu Takahashi last night. However, you can never count the Heel Master out, even if he is 1-2. Will Kanemaru be able to cheat his way to redemption? Or will he not be able to handle this Fireball?
But as Akira gets his introductions, Kanemaru attacks! The fans boo but Kanemaru knocks Akira off the corner, goes out and kicks him! And then POSTS him! The ref reprimands, the fans rally for Akira, but Kanemaru drags him up. Kanemaru puts Akira in, the bell rings, and Kanemaru is on Akira in the corner. Kanemaru whips corner to corner, runs up, but into a BOOT! Akira runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then RANAS! Kanemaru tumbles, the fans fire up, and Akira aims. PLANCHA but on a Young Lion! Kanemaru uses that guy as a shield, then he BOOTS Akira down! Kanemaru SMASHES Akira’s knee of the floor!
The fans rally for Akira but Kanemaru brings him up. Kanemaru puts Akira in the ring, drags him up, and whips him to ropes. Kanemaru dropkicks the legs out! Akira writhes, Kanemaru grabs the leg and steps through, FIGURE FOUR! Akira scrambles and drags Kanemaru along, ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer but Kanemaru holds on. The ref pries the hold apart and Akira crawls to a corner. The fans rally and Kanemaru stalks Akira. Kanemaru grabs the leg and hits a SHIN BREAKER! Akira clutches the leg and the fans rally more, but Kanemaru kicks Akira around. Kanemaru stomps Akira, but Akira fires a forearm!
Kanemaru CLAWS Akira’s face, then stalks him to the ropes. Kanemaru kicks the leg again and again, then whips. Akira hobbles back and KICKS! Kanemaru kicks, runs, but into a CALF KICK! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Akira finally takes his shirt off, and he drags Kanemaru up. Kanemaru kicks low, whips, but Akira reverses. Akira then dodges, wheelbarrows, victory rolls, and STOMP 182! Cover, TWO! Kanemaru stays in this, but Akira STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Kanemaru is still in this, but Akira fires up! The fans fire up with him, and he stands Kanemaru up. SPEED- NO, Kanemaru slips free!
Kanemaru dropkicks the legs out, then he reels Akira in, SHIN BREAKER! Kanemaru steps through, but Akira cradle counters! TWO, and Akira SUPERKICKS! Kanemaru wobbles, Akira reels him in, SPEEDFIRE! Cover, TWO! Kanemaru survives but Akira stays focused. The fans rally for “A! KI-RA!” Kanemaru sits up, into the NOVA FIRE- NO, Kanemaru ducks! Akira stops from running into the ref, only for Kanemaru to SHOVE him into the ref! The fans boo but Kanemaru BOOTS Akira down! Kanemaru goes for his whiskey, takes a big swig, and then brings Akira up. But Akira smothers Kanemaru! Akira takes the bottle from him, too!
The ref sees this, and he takes the bottle from Akira! Akira defends his innocence, but he gets WHISKEY MIST! Cradle, KANEMARU WINS!!
Winner: Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Akira earns 0)
Akira may be the Crown of Fire, but he’s not ready for that kind of burn! The Heel Master suckered everyone in,
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Robbie Eagles w/ Hartley Jackson VS SHO!
The Sniper of the Skies missed his target facing The Prodigy, Nick Wayne, and the Murder Machine is falling apart after being outsmarted by Taguchi. Can Sho stack the deck higher than Eagles can fly? Or will Eagles be ready for any trick Sho throws at him?
Wait, as soon as Sho is done with his entrance, he hurries to hide by the entryway! Eagles makes his entrance, but luckily HARTLEY is there to catch Sho! Sho is shocked, perhaps forgetting about Eagles’ back-up! Eagles throws Sho into the ring, the fans cheer, and Sho asks for mercy! The bell rings, and Eagles hits a TORNADO ARM-DRAG! Then he runs, hurdles, and RANAS! Sho tumbles, Eagles WHEEL KICKS him! Eagles kips up, the fans fire up, and Eagles throws the shirt away. Eagles gets the fans to join in on “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” “ROBBIE!” “OI!” “ROBBIE!” “OI!”
But then Sho grabs the mic to shout down the cheering! The fans boo, Sho rings the bell again and claims this is done! Eagles chases Sho, they go back into the ring, then Sho goes for the apron again! Eagles catches Sho, drags him up, but Sho HOTSHOTS the arm! Sho hurries back in and TOSSES Eagles out. Sho hurries after Eagles, wrenches and bends fingers, then he hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Sho wrenches Eagles, brings him to a corner, and laces the arm through so he can SLAMS the arm against the POST! The fans boo and Eagles clutches his arm, and then Sho has the ref check Hartley. This lets Sho SLAM Eagles’ arm off the timekeeper’s table!
Sho puts Eagles in the ring, covers, TWO! Sho clamps on with a DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Eagles fights up, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! The ref counts the break but Sho pulls the arm around ropes! The ref counts more and Sho lets go at 4. The fans boo but Sho grins. Sho kicks at Eagles and taunts him. Eagles frowns, CHOPS, and the fans fire up! Eagles ROCKS Sho, but Sho YANKS Eagles’ arm! Sho drags Eagles up, wrenches and then he makes Eagles kneel. Sho kicks, KICKS, and SUPER- NO, Eagles blocks the superkick! But Sho CLAWS Eagles’ eyes! Sho whips, Eagles reverses, and Eagles DROPKICKS Sho down! Eagles runs to LEG LARIAT! Cover, TWO!
Sho stays in this but the fans rally for Eagles. Eagles steps through on the legs, but Sho bends Eagles’ fingers! The ref reprimands, Sho swings, but Eagles hooks a leg for a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Eagles has the leg and rolls Sho to hook him up again. Sho fights the backpack by pulling on Eagles’ bandana! The ref reprimands, Eagles breaks free, and Eagles SOBATS! Eagles cravats, ASAI- NO, Sho pops Eagles into an ARMBAR! Sho pulls, but Eagles stacks him, TWO! ARMBAR!! Sho pushes on the arm but Eagles fights around! The fans rally, but Sho wrangles Eagles back to the ARMBAR!! Eagles endures, reaches out, but fights around again!
Eagles rises, Sho wrangles him, but Eagles uses that to roll and tie up the legs! RON MILLER SPECIAL! Sho scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Eagles lets go, but then drops KNEES on the knee! Eagles goes up, out, and up again! The fans rally for WARP 4- NO, Sho puts his knees up, only for Eagles to catch them! The fans cheer and Eagles wags his finger. Eagles drags Sho around, KICKS away on the leg, then steps through! But Sho YANKS Eagles into the ref! The fans boo, and here comes Yujiro Takahashi! Tokyo Pimp CLOBBERS Hartley with his cane! Then he JAMS Eagles up! Yujiro & Sho whip Eagles to the corner, then Yujiro runs in and BOOTS him!
The fans boo but Sho runs in and LARIATS Eagles! Sho then snapmares Eagles, stands him up, but Hartley storms in! Hartley takes Yujiro’s cane away! Yujiro is scared, but then Sho goes after Hartley! Sho’s punches do nothing to big bad Hartley’s back! But then Yujiro LOW BLOWS Hartley! The fans boo, but Yujiro CLOBBERS Hartley with the cane again! Hartley falls out of the ring, and Yujiro aims at Eagles! Yujiro runs up, but Eagles dodges, ROCKS Sho, then ELBOWS Yujiro! Eagles CHOPS Sho, CHOPS Yujiro, repeat! The fans rally, Eagles BOOTS Sho, then ROUNDHOUSES Yujiro! SUPERKICK! PELE!
The fans fire up with Eagles while Yujiro falls! But Sho LOW- NO!! Eagles stops the low blow! Eagles KICKS Sho’s leg, but Sho is hiding his wrench! TORTURE TOOL TO THE LEG!! And then TO THE HEAD!! The fans boo but Sho calls for the ref. Yujiro shoves the ref in and Sho drags Eagles up. Sho tucks the arms, for the SHOCK ARROW!!! Cover, SHO WINS!
Winner: Sho, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Eagles earns 0)
The Murder Machine still needed help, but he doesn’t care because winning is all that matters! Will the House of Torture continue to do everything they have to in order to win the tournament? Or will justice be served in the end?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Clark Connors VS Robbie X!
Bullet Club meets Bullet Club, but at least they’re both War Dogs. But will 100 Proof be the solution to X? Or will even War Dogs Racing hop aboard the X Express?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Connors and Robbie step up, and they get the fans barking. The two then circle, tie up, but then they fire hands! The fans rally as the forearms go back and forth, then Connors fires knees! Connors whips Robbie to a corner, LARIATS, but Robbie eggs him on with trash talk and a pie face! Connors kicks and CLUBS Robbie, but Robbie fires forearms! Connors KNEES low, whips corner to corner again, and Robbie flips before he hits buckles! The fans fire up and Connors brings Robbie around. Connors bumps Robbie off buckles, then climbs up to rain down fists! The fans bark and Connors goes to TEN!
Connors shouts, “Where my dogs at?” The fans cheer, and Connors brings Robbie up. Connors CHOPS Robbie, whips corner to corner, but Robbie reverses to SOBAT! Robbie whips, Connors reverses, but Robbie handsprings, only for Connors to go the other way! JEEP FLIPPER! Robbie tumbles out of the ring and Connors says that’s a homerun! The fans cheer and Connors goes out to fetch Robbie. Connors CHOPS Robbie, Robbie sputters, but Connors CHOPS him again! Robbie falls over, but he flips Connors off! Connors says okay, and he POSTS Robbie! Robbie falls in a heap, Connors fires up, and the fans cheer.
Connors says it is time, and he brings out WHEEL-SAN! The fans fire up and Connors JAMS Robbie up with the tire! The ref reprimands, but Connors prepares to discus throw Wheel-san! Robbie ducks, and the tire flies into a Young Lion! Robbie then SUPERKICKS Connors down! The fans fire up and Robbie grabs Wheel-san for his own! Connors stands, Robbie says, “I EFFIN’ LOVE THIS SPORT!” and he CLOBBERS Connors with the tire! The fans fire up again and Robbie puts Connors in. Robbie rains down forearms, then he lets off to storm around. Connors crawls to ropes, but Robbie BITES Connors’ hand! The ref reprimands and Robbie stops.
Connors clutches his finger, Robbie drags him up, and Robbie whips corner to corner. Connors hits buckles hard, Robbie drags him to a cover, ONE!! The fans cheer as Connors shows that grit, but Robbie KNEES Connors in the back! Robbie traps an arm and clamps onto the other, and he throws down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Robbie whips then ELBOWS Connors down! Cover, TWO! Connors is still in this but Robbie stays on him. Robbie drags Connors up but Connors UPPERCUTS! Robbie falls back, Connors huffs ‘n’ puffs, and Connors storms up, and blocks a kick! And the other! Connors YANKS Robbie up, but Robbie holds the ropes!
Connors pulls Robbie free, swings him up, then SITOUT POWERBOMBS! The fans fire up and Connors goes to a corner. Connors snarls and takes aim as Robbie rises. Connors runs in, but Robbie hurdles the spear! Connors hits buckles, Robbie LARIATS Connors in the corner! And then he puts Connors’ leg in the ropes to KICK it! Robbie spins for the DREAMCAST! Snapmare and STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO!! Connors survives but Robbie vows to end this! Handspring and- NO, Connors dodges the cutter to SPEAR!! The fans fire up and Connors covers, TWO!! Robbie survives and Connors shakes his head.
Robbie sputters and coughs but Connors drags him up. Connors whips, Robbie handsprings, LETHAL INJECTION X!! Cover, TWO!! Connors survives and Robbie is shocked! But Robbie steps on Connors, goes up the corner, and X EX- NO, Connors moves! Robbie rolls through, but the SNAP POWERSLAM finds him! Connors reels Robbie in, NO CHASER!! Cover, Connors wins!
Winner: Clark Connors, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Robbie earns 0)
Now that was a dogfight! Both men brought the fight, but it sees X is less than 100 Proof! But Connors and Robbie are dogs for real, so water under the bridge. Which of these dogs makes it to the top of the block and beyond?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Titan VS Taiji Ishimori!
El Inmortal and the Bone Soldier Reborn are still alive, having defeated Mao and El Desperado respectively. But with the block still so competitive, whose prayers will be answered with a victory?
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. Taiji and Titan feel things out, knuckle lock, then clinch. Taiji waistlocks, Titan wrenches but Taiji wrenches back. Titan headlocks, Taiji pops out the back and headlocks in return. Taiji sits Titan down but Titan rolls to the side. Taiji wrenches an arm, wristlocks, but Titan rolls, kips up, and bridges. Titan then handsprings and arm-drags free! Taiji comes back, Titan sweeps and covers, ONE! Taiji sweeps and covers, ONE! Titan kips up and the fans fire up! Taiji applauds, offers a handshake, but Titan is wary. Taiji kneels to show he means it. Titan runs up, Taiji dodges, and then Taiji kicks low.
Taiji whips, Titan reverses, but Taiji fights the Tornado DDT! Taiji kicks, runs, but Titan follows to then RANA! The fans fire up and Titan builds speed, but Taiji ducks the slide! Titan turns around, Taiji pops him up to the apron, but Titan mule kicks! Only for Taiji to YANK him down! The fans rally, Taiji drags Titan up, and Taiji POSTS Titan! Titan falls back and Taiji grins while he lets the ref check. Titan is alright, but Taiji unties the blue buckle pad! Taiji waits as Titan rises and the fans rally up. Titan rolls in, CHOPS, but Taiji eggs him on. Titan CHOPS again, so Taiji CHOPS! Taiji wrenches and ELBOW BREAKERS!
Titan drops to his knees as he clutches the elbow. Taiji stands Titan up, wrenches the arm again, and he stands on the shoulder. Taiji then hooks the other arm, traps it, and pulls on Titan’s left arm, for the SACRIFICE! Titan clutches his elbow and the fans rally up. Taiji looms over Titan, clamps on with a DOUBLE WRISTLOCK, but Titan has the ROPEBREAK! Taiji holds on until the ref counts 4. Taiji pulls on the arm again, then stomps it! Titan writhes and goes to the apron but Taiji stays close. The ref checks with Titan but Titan says he can still go. Taiji wrangles Titan into a STRAIGHT ARMBAR! Titan kicks over to the ROPEBREAK!
The fans cheer and Taiji lets go. Titan scrambles away but Titan is back on him. Taiji wrenches the arm, and then POSTS Titan! Taiji brings Titan around, hammerlocks and scoops for the SHOULDER BUSTER! The fans rally, Taiji watches from the corner, and then he runs in, LA MYSTI- NO, Titan slips free, shoves and trips Taiji, then goes to the apron. Titan ducks a shot to GAMANGIRI! And then springboard MISSILE DROPKICK! Taiji tumbles out, Titan builds speed, and Titan FLIES! Down goes Taiji and the fans fire up! Titan rises and roars, and the fans fire up more. Titan hurries to drag Taiji into the ring, and he goes to the apron.
The fans rally and Titan springboards, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Taiji survives but the fans continue to rally. Titan loosens his mask just a bit and the fans rally up. Titan stomps Taiji, brings him around, but Taiji CLAWS Titan’s eyes! Taiji whips, Titan reverses, then Titan goes Matrix to dodge! CALF KICK! Titan whips, Taiji handsprings, NEUTRALIZER! Both men are down and the fans fire back up! Taiji rises, he stands Titan up, but then Titan blocks the whip. Titan reverses, and TORNADO- NO, Taiji blocks the DDT and puts Titan in the ropes! ENZIGIRI and SLIDING GERMAN!
The fans rally while Taiji goes to the corner. Taiji climbs, 450- NO, Titan moves! Taiji rolls through, comes back, but into a strike fest from Titan! WHEEL KICK! Titan hurries to whip Taiji into the bare buckles! Taiji suffers his own trickery and the fans fire up! Titan runs corner to corner, FRAME OUT LARIAT! Taiji falls, Titan goes up, and DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Taiji survives and the fans fire up! Titan is surprised, but he rallies the fans again. Titan roars, drags Taiji around, then steps through the legs, but Taiji drags him down into a cradle! TWO!! Titan stands, Taiji JUMP KNEES him down!
The fans rally as Taiji roars! Taiji drags Titan up, gut wrenches, and CIPHER U- NO, Titan grabs the leg, steps through, TRAILER HITCH, into LLAVE- NO, Taiji turns over! Taiji slips free, floats over, and has the BONE LOCK!! Titan endures, fights around, but Taiji rolls him from the ropes! Titan endures but that’s his bad arm caught in the hold! He still fights, still reaches out, but Taiji rolls him again! Taiji hauls Titan up, BLOODY- NO!! Titan blocks again! Titan steps through, ties up Taiji’s leg in a figure four, but then hooks Taiji’s head and arm! Titan has Taiji in some kind of pretzel, and TWISTS!! Taiji TAPS, Titan wins!!!
Winner: Titan, by submission (gains 2 points; Taiji earns 0)
Who knows what to call that unique hold, but it was certainly effective! Will El Inmortal use that hold to become the Best of the Super Juniors? Will Taiji still be redeemed #ByGrace as the tournament rolls on?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Kosei Fujita!
The Time Splitter finally got on the board last round while the Japanese Young Punk has not been stopped once in this tournament! But will Fujita’s fortunes change against one of the most decorated Junior Heavyweights ever? Or will he show that The Mighty Don’t Kneel?
In an interesting move, Fujita has changed up his ring gear to be barefoot in shorts. Kushida decides he will make it a fair fight, and he also takes off his boots! These two are going old school and the fans applaud. The bell rings and the fans rally. The two circle, feel things out, and then clinch. Kushida facelocks and holds on as Fujita moves around. Fujita puts Kushida on the ropes, the ref counts the break, and both men let off slowly. The fans cheer as the two reset and go again. They clinch, Kushida puts Fujita in a corner, but Fujita fights around to waistlock. Kushida drops down but Fujita floats to get a leg.
Kushida facelocks, drags Fujita around to a lateral press, Fujita gets free fast but Kushida drags Fujita back down. Kushida body scissors but Fujita stays on his feet. Kushida goes for a Triangle but Fujita fights that off by clasping hands. Kushida uses his legs to push Fujita down, and then he goes for an arm! Fujita rolls, Kushida still clamps onto an arm, but Fujita gets his legs in there. The fans applaud this technical exchange as Kushida stands. Kushida pushes past the leg guard to have a top mount, then he goes for the arm! Fujita clasps hands again, rolls Kushida, and slips out the back! Fujita has a chinlock but Kushida fights around.
Fujita is a backpack and almost has a full Sleeper, but Kushida pushes up. Kushida slips free of the body scissors, still wants an arm, but settles for a leg. Fujita shifts position fast and goes for Kushida’s arm. Fujita then floats to a facelock, but Kushida fights up. Fujita throws Kushida down with the facelock, then front mounts. Kushida endures, keeps his shoulders up, and kicks his way around. The fans cheer again as Kushida stands back up. Kushida then ties up the legs but Fujita fights against it. Kushida pushes on Fujita’s arm, but Fujita uses his on leg as leverage. Kushida pulls on that leg, then stands over Fujita again.
They knuckle lock but Kushida cartwheels to have the lateral press. Fujita keeps a shoulder up, but Kushida moves around. The two stand and the fans cheer again. Fujita and Kushida circle, feel things out, and Kushida goes for a leg. Fujita blocks, they clinch, and they go around. Fujita goes for a leg then the waistlock. Kushida grabs Fujita’s leg, drops down, but Fujita hooks legs to fight the toehold. Fujita also has a chinlock, but Kushida rolls. Fujita stands and backs away from Kushida’s leg guard. Kushida scoots forward, stands up, but Fujita avoids the takedown. Kushida rolls around, shoots in, but Fujita still stays back.
Kushida jumps to body scissor, but Fujita blocks the double wristlock! Fujita pushes Kushida down, turns him over, but Kushida fights free of the Crab! The two back off again and the fans cheer. Kushida and Fujita circle, feel things out, and knuckle lock. Kushida hooks an arm, goes for the sweep, but Fujita fights that off. Kushida goes for the leg directly but Fujita blocks. Kushida rolls, facelocks, but Fujita fights up. Fujita rolls, Kushida rolls with him, then Kushida floats all over! Kushida pushes Fujita to a cover, ONE, and Fujita avoids a kick! Fujita goes for legs, Kushida avoids that, but then Fujita avoids th esame.
The two tie up, and Kushida drops down, but Fujita blocks the armbar takeover! Kushida body scissors but Fujita deadlifts and ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Kushida clasps hands now, then fights around. Kushida rolls and slips free to then have an ANKLE LOCK! But Fujita grabs Kushida’s leg to have an ANKLE LOCK! Fujita then hops on for a SLEEPER! Kushida slips free to have the IRON OCTOPUS, but Fujita backs up into the corner! The fans cheer as the two separate and circle again. Kushida and Fujita knuckle lock, clinch, and Kushida has the facelock. Kushida pushes Fujita down, top mounts, but Fujita keeps his shoulders up.
Fujita guards as Kushida starts throwing palm strikes! The ref checks but Fujita is still in this. Kushida goes for the arm but Fujita clasps hands! The fans rally and duel as the two fight for control, and Kushida shifts sides! Fujita clasps hands as tight as he can, then high stacks! Kushida lets Fujita go, but Fujita trips him up! Fujita ties the legs up in the DEATHLOCK! Kushida endures, reaches out, but Fujita grabs the arms! Fujita’s own arm holds him back so he focuses on just one arm of Kushida’s. Kushida drags Fujita along as he swims to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Fujita lets go in frustration.
We pass 10 minutes as Fujita shakes out the arm. Fujita brings Kushida up, wrenches and ELBOW BREAKERS! And ELBOW BREAKER! And ELBOW BREAKER! But Kushida KICKS Fujita’s bad arm! Kushida runs, but Fujita pops him up into the GERMAN SUPLEX! DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Fujita wants to beat Kushida at his own game, but Kushida clasps hands behind his back. Both men stand, Fujita fireman’s carries, but Kushida fights free! Kushida then KICKS Fujita’s leg! Fujita CHOPS! The fans fire up as Kushida winds up, but Fujita bypasses the Fastball with a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Kushida RAMS Fujita into buckles!
Fujita holds on, pulls on the facelock, and has those body scissors in tight! Kushida endures, the fans rally, and Kushida powers up! Kushida is free and goes for Fujita’s arm! Fujita resists, so Kushida switches and GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Fujita springs right onto Kushida’s arm! Kushida again fights against the double wristlock, rolls around, but Fujita powers it back on! DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! The fans rally as Kushida endures and Fujita puts on more pressure! Kushida fights out from under Fujita, but he’s so far from the ropes! The fans rally even harder as Kushida reaches out! Kushida rolls, rolls, and rolls, to have the DOUBLE WRISTLOCK!!
Fujita flails, fights around, but Kushida just rolls him into an ARM- NO, Fujita fights the standard armbar, but Kushida finds another angle! HOVERBOARD!! Kushida bends fingers and wrist, then HOVERBOARD!! Fujita endures and fights to his feet?! Fujita hobbles, but Kushida gator rolls him! But Fujita goes for Kushida’s arm! Both men are fighting for control, and Kushida takes Fujita BACK TO THE FUTURE!! Cover, KUSHIDA WINS!!!
Winner: Kushida, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Fujita earns 0)
With blood in his mouth, Kushida smiles as he stands tall! Fujita tried beating Kushida at Kushida’s game and lost, but Kushida shows him respect. When and where will these two run it back? Will either of them be holding the trophy, or even the title, when that happens?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Kevin Knight VS Nick Wayne!
The Jet has been moving fast but he just hasn’t been able to score any points. Meanwhile, The Prodigy is living up to that nickname as the youngest entrant to ever start 3-0! Can Nick keep up the pace? Or will Knight finally start to rise?
The bell rings and the fans rally up already. Knight and Nick circle, tie up, and go around. Knight puts Nick in a corner, Nick turns things around, and the ref counts the break. They go out of the corner and Knight wrenches an arm. Knight wristlocks, but Nick spins and wrenches in return. Nick hammerlocks, but Knight wrenches again. Nick wrenches back, Knight rolls, handsprings, and wrenches again for a headlock takeover. Nick headscissors, Knight kips free, but Nick sweeps the legs! Cover, ONE, and Knight ducks a buzzsaw! Nick keeps his eyes on Knight while the fans cheer. Knight slides out to take a breather.
Nick holds the ropes open and invites Knight back in. Knight steps up, accepts the invitation, and the fans applaud. Knight and Nick reset, and Knight offers a handshake. Nick accepts, the fans applaud again, and then Knight kicks low! Knight headlocks, Nick powers up and out, but Knight runs him over! Knight flexes, but Nick kips up! Nick also flexes, the fans cheer, and then Nick dodges Knight. Nick hurdles, bypasses, and UPPERCUTS! Nick handsprings, the fans cheer, and Nick goes back to Knight. Nick drags Knight around, drops a leg, then covers! TWO, and the fans applaud. Nick stays cool as he brings Knight up.
Nick cravats, ASAI- NO, Knight dumps Nick off and TOSSES Nick out! Then Knight slides, but Nick dodge! Knight goes to the corner to PLANCHA! The fans fire up with Knight, and he asks if Nick is alright. Knight drags Nick up, puts him in the ring, and the fans rally. Knight goes up and FLYING LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Nick stays in this and the fans cheer but Knight stays cool. Knight tells the “Young Boy” to get up, and then he CHOPS Nick to a corner. The fans cheer, but then Nick turns things around to CHPO, CHOP, and CHOP! Knight knees low, snapmares and runs, SLIDING SHOULDER! Knight flexes and fans cheer, then he covers, TWO!
Nick is still in this but Knight nods. Knight brings Nick up, clamps on, and he pulls Nick into the COBRA TWIST! Nick endures, Knight pulls on him, ‘and says “Ore wa meccha, meccha, MECCHA TSUYOI~!” The fans cheer but Nick powers up to HIP TOSS! Knight handsprings through, blocks a kick, and he ROCKS Nick! Knight wrenches and whips, Nick grabs ropes and Knight’s dropkick crashes! Nick runs to PENALTY KICK! Then Nick cravats, ASAI DDT! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this and the fans rally up. Nick stalks behind Knight and half nelsons. Knight fights the full nelson, elbows free, then runs, and he LEAPS over the lariat!
Nick avoids the Pele and DRAGON SUPLEXES after all! Bridging cover, TWO! The fans fire up while both men are down! Nick rises and he hurries to the corner. The fans rally as Nick climbs from the outside. DIVING- NO, Knight avoids the stomps and Nick rolls through. Nick comes back, but into a scoop and SLAM! The fans fire up, and Knight then UFO SPLASHES, but onto knees! Nick whips, Knight reverses, Nick handsprings but into a DROPKICK! Both men are down again and the fans fire back up! Nick rolls away to ropes and then to the outside. The fans rally, Knight aims, and Knight springboards to SUPER FLYING LARIAT!
The fans fire up while both men are down on the ramp! The ref checks and Nick is still in this, as is Knight. The ring count starts and both men are still down at 5 of 20. Knight slowly rises, and he stands at 10. Knight fires up and the fans are with him! We’re at 13 as Knight stands Nick up, and he puts Nick in at 15. Knight aims again, springboards again, but Nick avoids the lariat! Knight runs back in, blocks a boot, but the ENZIGIRI hits! Nick goes up, but Knight goes to the UPPER ROOM! The fans fire up and Knight somersaults, UFO FLOP! Nick Oklahoma Rolls, TWO! SATELLITE- NO, Nick makes it a cradle, TWO!!
Knight and Nick stand in the facelock, and Nick suplexes! Knight slips free to SUPERKICK! Knight whips, Nick reverses, but Knight goes up and over! Nick somersaults, hops on, SUNSET BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives and the fans fire up! Nick and Knight slowly rise, and Nick vows to end this! “IKU ZO!” The fans fire up, and Nick hooks a leg! PRODIGY- NO, Knight fights that, wrenches out and leaps, but Nick THROWS him away! SUPERKICK! Knight wobbles, but he roars! Nick ROUNDHOUSES him! Nick hurries as the fans rally, and he goes up the corner! WAYNE- NO, Knight jumps up to REVERSE UPPER ROOM!!
Knight somersaults into the SATELLITE DDT!! The fans are thunderous as Knight hurries up top! MOTHERSHIP UFO SPLASH!! Cover, Knight wins!!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Nick earns 0)
The first win for Knight is the first loss for Nick! Knight does show respect by offering a handshake, and Nick takes it. This match doesn’t flip the dynamic of the block, but could The Jet be correcting course towards the top? Or will the Prodigy prove he also excels at rebounding from defeat?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Dragon Dia!
The Ticking Timebomb got blown up in the main event last round, and the Infinite Carat Diamond is shining after getting through Clark Connors. Will Dia be unbreakable now? Or will Hiromu find a way to blow up Dia’s run?
The bell rings, the fans rally for “HI-RO-MU!” and he smiles. Dia shrugs that off as he circles with Hiromu. They tie up, Hiromu powers Dia to ropes, and Red Shoes calls the break. Hiromu lets off cleanly, but then takes a swing! Dia dodges then whips, Hiromu reverses, then Hiromu drops down and hurdles over. Dia leaps over, comes back, but Hiromu ELBOWS him! Hiromu whips, LARIATS in the corner, then snapmares. Dia dodges, dodges, slides under, and tilt-o-whirls to arm-drag, and then DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Hiromu bails out. Dia goes out, but Hiromu trips him up a bit! Hiromu kicks low, fireman’s carries, and APRON DEATH VALLEYS!
Hiromu puts Dia in, covers, TWO! Hiromu follows Dia out, puts him right back in, and drags him right up! Dia fights free, bails out, and Hiromu is annoyed. Hiromu waits while Red Shoes checks Dia. Dia is okay to continue, so Hiromu goes out to fetch him. Hiromu CHOPS Dia, shakes out his hand and nods while he paces. Hiromu drags Dia up, brings him around the way, then CHOPS again! And CHOPS! Hiromu CHOPS Dia again, and Dia falls over! Hiromu stalks Dia, looms over him, and drags him back up. Hiromu reels Dia in to snap suplex to the floor! The fans rally while Dia writhes, and a ring count starts.
Hiromu takes his time, and he brings Dia up at 7 of 20. Hiromu puts Dia in at 8, the fans applaud, and Hiromu stalks Dia. Hiromu whisp Dia to a corner, LARIATS and snapmares again, then basement DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Dia is tougher than that, but Hiromu clamps on with a CAMEL CLUTCH! Dia endures, Hiromu pulls on the hold, but Dia crawls. Dia reaches out, but Hiromu sits way back! Dia still fights to the ROPEBREAK! Hiromu lets go and the fans rally again. Hiromu taunts Dia, brings him up, but Dia CHOPS! Hiromu eggs Dia on, so Dia CHOPS again! Hiromu CHOPS and Dia staggers back!
Dia storms up to CHOP, but Hiromu CHOPS, repeat! The fans rally as the CHOPS keep going! Dia runs, but Hiromu drop toeholds and has the leg trapped! Dia endures but Hiromu pushes on his modified Calf Killer! Dia crawls forward again and has the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Hiromu lets go. Hiromu drags Dia up again, and CHOPS! Dia staggers but he comes back to CHOP! Hiromu CHOPS again, and Dia is stinging! Dia grits his teeth as he comes back to CHOP, but then Hiromu CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Dia falls, the fans applaud, and Hiromu smirks as he stands Dia up.
Hiromu fireman’s carries, but Dia slips free! Dia BOOTS from the corner and then RANAS! Hiromu tumbles out of the ring and the fans rally up. Hiromu makes it to the apron but Dia 619s him down! Then Dia ASAI MOONSAULTS! Direct hit again and the fans fire up! Dia slowly rises, fires himself back up, and the fans are with him. Dia drags Hiromu up and puts him in the ring. The fans rally again as Dia goes up the corner. Hiromu stands, Dia leaps, but Hiromu dodges! Hiromu then scoops and BACKBREAKERS! But Hiromu holds on, to suplex and FALCON ARROW! Both men are down while the fans rally back up.
Hiromu stands and he shakes out his arms. Hiromu brings Dia to the corner for a fireman’s carry, then he climbs! Dia fights free and GAMANGIRIS! Dia then roars as he rises back up, for the ASTRO SCISSORS! Then Dia goes up the other corner, for D D- NO, Hiromu stops the 4D! And he fireman’s carries for a throw into the dragon sleeper! Dia spins around, fights the suplex, and then runs to REPTI- NO, Hiromu POEWRBOMBS Dia down! And then deadlifts him up into the fireman’s carry! But Dia slips into the crucifix, DOUBLE CORK!! Ghost pin, TWO!! The fans fire up as Dia gets moving, but runs into a HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER!
Both men are down again and the fans fire back up! Hiromu rises first, wobbles and hobbles, but he makes it back to Dia. But Dia ENZIGIRIS! Hiromu SUPERKICKS! Hiromu runs, but into an ENZIGIRI! Dia then aims, HEEL KICK!! Cover, TWO!!! Hiromu survives and the fans fire up! Dia hurries up the corner and he roars for Hiromu to rise! Hiromu stands, Dia leaps, D D D D T!! It hits!! Cover, TWO!?!? Hiromu survives the 4D and Dia is raging! But Dia runs, rolls, REPTI- NO, Hiromu tucks him in! DUDEBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!!! Dia survives being busted and the fans fire up even more! Hiromu grits his teeth as he rises again!
Hiromu roars, the fans fire up with him, and he drags Dia into the fireman’s carry. Swing and TIME- NO, Dia slips to a victory roll! TWO, and Hiromu wheelbarrows for the GERMAN! But Dia lands out, gets around, and POISON-RANAS!! Dia runs, rolls, REPTILIAN BOMB!! High stack, DIA WINS!!!!
Winner: Dragon Dia, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Hiromu earns 0)
Hiromu tried but he could not crack this Infinite Carat Diamond! Is the most decorated BOSJ winner of all time no longer the best in the Junior Heavyweight Division? As for Dia, this massive win keeps him at the front of the block! Will he prove himself worthy of the trophy this year?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Mao!
The Rogue Luchador has lost twice in a row, but that really only proved him right that anyone can win any given match. The Idol Warrior is coming off a loss of his own, can he rebound with a massive main event win? Or will Desperado prove he’s still the Best of the Super Juniors?
The bell rings and the fans duel already. Despy and Mao both smile, and Despy gets the crowd even louder! Mao and Despy circle, tie up, and Despy waistlocks. Mao pries free to wrench and wristlock. Despy rolls, wrenches, and wristlocks, but Mao spins and slips through. Mao facelocks, but feints the suplex just to wrench again. The fans applaud, and Mao keeps on the hammerlock. Despy rolls Mao up, STRETCH MUFFLER! Mao flails, brings Despy down, and floats to the JUST FACELOCK, only for Despy to pop out the back! Despy goes for the leg again but Mao rolls and handsprings free! The fans applaud while both men reset.
Despy and Mao circle, tie up, and Despy headlocks. Mao endures the grind, powers up and out, but Despy RAMS him! Mao puffs up, #Tsukakui! The fans cheer but Despy runs to RUN Mao over! Mao kips up, Tsukakui! The fans cheer and Mao runs. Mao RAMS Despy, Despy RAMS Mao, and Mao puffs up to be Tsukakui! The fans cheer, Despy mockingly applauds, and then he CHOPS! Tsukakui! CHOP! Tsukakui! CHOP! TSUKAKUI! Despy asks Red Shoes what’s up with that. Mao and Despy go chest to chest to see who is most Tsukakui! The fans cheer while the two go outside! Red Shoes says no, fight in the ring.
The fans boo, they want things outside the ring. Mao says hold on, this is the main event, they really should do this in the ring. The fans applaud as both men return to the ring, to then go back outside! The fans cheer, the two run up, and they RAM! And RAM! And then RAM again! Despy bounces off, Mao is truly Tsukakui! Mao then brings Despy around to whip, but Despy reverses. Mao handstands on the apron and hops over Despy, to then BOOT him! Mao goes to the apron, lines up the shot, and runs to CANNONBALL! The fans fire up and Mao stands tall, TSUKAKUI! Red Shoes insists they get this in the ring, so Mao stands Despy up.
Mao ROCKS Despy with a right, and the ring count starts. Mao throws more hands, but Despy BODY BLOWS! Mao staggers to the ramp, Despy ROCKS Mao, but we’re past 10 of 20! They keep brawling, Despy scoops, but Mao slips free! We’re at 15 but Despy YANKS Mao back! But then Mao YANKS Despy back! They argue, they brawl, Red Shoes keeps the count going! Despy SUPERKICKS Mao, but Mao THROWS railing at him! WE’RE AT 19!! Mao LEAPS and CUTTERS on the railing!! Red Shoes is at a loss for words, so he calls off the count! He won’t let the main event end on a draw! The fans cheer, and Red Shoes ushers the two along.
Mao marches, but Despy clings to Mao’s pants! Mao CLUBS Despy, Despy lets go, and both men lunge into the ring! The fans applaud as Red Shoes says this is why you fight in the ring. Mao and Despy storm up, go forehead to forehead, then fire forearm for forearm! They talk trash on who is the bigger jerk, then throw more forearms! Mao gets the fans to chant for DDT Pro! But then Despy gets the fans to chant for NJPW! The fans duel, the forearms keep flying, but then Mao pulls the “Look!” and RIGHT HAND! The fans cheer but Red Shoes reprimands. Mao goes with the fans, and he vows to finish this!
Mao drags Despy up, MICHINO- NO, Despy slips free, rolls Mao, and has the STRETCH MUFFLER! Mao scrambles, picks a leg, and has the ANKLE LOCK! Then he floats to the JUST FACELOCK! But Despy pops out the back again, to have a SLEEPER! The fans rally but Mao is already fading. Mao grabs his own leg for leverage, but also flips Despy up! Despy grabs that finger, but it’s a trap! Mao drags Despy down and has the JUST FACELOCK!! Despy endures, crawls forward, and reaches out! The fans rally and Despy keeps fighting forward! Mao grabs that free arm, uses it to roll Despy, but Despy uses that to get a cradle! TWO, and Mao sunset flips! Cover, TWO!
Despy has the cover, TWO, and Mao has a ghost pin! TWO, and Mao tucks Despy into a GEDO CLUTCH into JAPANESE LEG ROLL! TWO?!?! Despy escapes, Mao kicks and whips! Despy reverses, but Mao SHOTGUNS! Mao whips, Despy reverses, for a SPINEBUSTER! But Mao rises right up! Despy also stands, roars, but Mao talks about rib pain. Red Shoes checks, but then is used as a shield! Mao runs, but Despy returns the favor, the CUTTER hits Red Shoes!! Mao is stunned, the fans boo, and Despy says shame on Mao. But it was Despy’s fault! They argue over who is at fault, and Mao starts a “Mao Jinai! <Not Mao!>”
Despy says no no no! “Despy Jinai!” Red Shoes stirs, the Young Lions help him exit the ring, and now Mao and Despy aren’t sure what to do. Mao apologizes either way, and the Young Lions carry Red Shoes away. Mao says now we can go wild! Mao goes looking under the ring, and he brings out plastic tubs! The DDT Pro style gets to shine here in NJPW! Despy helps bring the tubs into the ring, but he also kinda hordes them in his corner. Mao says bet, and he SMASHES a tub on Despy’s head! Despy grins as he shakes off the pieces. His turn! SMASH on Mao’s head! Mao smiles and nods, and he grabs another tub.
The fans rally as Despy and Mao set these tubs up in a nice rectangle, and Mao dares Despy to go up. Despy obliges, and both men climb. The fans cheer as the CHOPS begin! They go back and forth, but then Marty Asami shows up to be the new ref! He scolds them for doing this but the fans boo. The fans want DDT Pro madness, and Mao cravats Despy! Despy fights and tries to throw Mao! They brawl, and Mao says they should up the ante. Despy agrees and they go up to the top rope! The fans rally, and the two figure if they get in trouble, they get in trouble together! “SE~ NO~!” SUPER RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP DOWN THROUGH THE TUBS!!
The fans are thunderous but Marty reprimands them. The Young Lions clean up the mess while Mao and Despy crawl around. Mao rises and the fans fire up! Mao then runs up and BOOTS Despy against rope! Despy eggs Mao on, so Mao runs again. Mao BOOTS Despy again, but Despy just nods! Mao goes again, but Despy SPEARS him! Then Mao gut wrenches, GUITARRA DEL- NO, Mao slips free! Despy ELBOWS Mao, suplexes, and BRAINBUSTERS!! The fans fire up again as Despy underhooks! PINCH- NO, Mao slips free to MICHINOKU DRIVER 2!! Cover, TWO?!? Despy survives but Mao goes to the corner!
Mao aims as Despy rises and the fans rally! SAMURAI SUPERKICK!! Despy drops to his knees, but he flips Mao off! Mao grabs those fingers and bends them! Despy rises to HEADBUTT! And HEADBUTT! Mao HEADBUTTS back! Mao HEADBUTTS again and again and again! Despy drops to his knees again, but then ruses up to HEADBUTT! Mao REAR HEADBUTTS! Mao runs, OSAKA REN- Despy says, “Look!!” LOCO MONO!! Mao falls for his own trick! The fans fire up and Despy nods. Despy laughs, but Mao stands! Mao SLAPS Despy! Despy wobbles, the fans rally, and Despy SLAPS Mao! Mao smiles and nods, then SLAPS back!
The fans duel as Despy staggers, and he comes back to SLAP! Mao grits his teeth, SLAPS again, but Despy SLAPS! The SLAPS keep going! Mao winds up and ROCKS Despy with that right hand! Despy grits his teeth, and he comes back to ROCK Mao! Mao grits his teeth, manages to smile, and he throws another right hand! But Mao shakes his hand from how hard he hit Despy! Despy then ROCKS Mao again! Mao powers up and DECKS Despy! That straight right was stiff, but Despy manages to stand! Despy says okay, and LOCO MONO!! Mao falls and the fans fire up! Despy drags Mao back up, underhooks, and PINCHE- NO, Mao flips through to cradle! TWO!!
Despy escapes, DOUBLE LARIATS collide, they go again, only for Mao to dodge! DREAMCAST- SAIDO! But Mao is up to OSAKA RENKAI UPPER!! Cover, ONE?!!? The fans are thunderous as Despy hits a LOCO ELBOW!! Cover, ONE as Mao goes Matrix!! The fans are thunderous and Despy is in disbelief! Mao drags Despy around by his hair, Despy flips him off, so Mao PUNTS him in the face! The fans fire up as Mao aims again! Despy sputters but he still rises up. Despy staggers around, turns to face Mao, and Mao SAMURAI- SPEAR!! The fans fire up again as Despy has the arms! FACEBUSTER!! Then he rolls through to bring Mao up again!
PINCHE LOCO!!! The fans are thunderous as Despy crawls to the cover, TWO?!?! Despy is shocked and the fans are electric! Despy stands while Mao sputters, and Despy vows to end this! Underhooks and JAY DRILLER!!! Then he drags Mao back up, for a PINCH- NO, Mao fights the lift! Mao uses whatever he has left in the tank to lift Despy! But Despy fights Mao back down! Mao flails with one free arm! Despy hooks it again but they fight for control! Despy powers up to lock it in! PINCHE LOCO!!!! Cover, DESPY WINS!!!
Winner: El Desperado, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Mao earns 0)
These two kindred spirits battled in the longest match of the tournament so far, and perhaps in the wildest match we’ll get all tournament long! And in the end, THE Junior Heavyweight Champion prevails! Will the star of DDT still manage to shine in the latter half of this tournament?
As for Desperado, after catching his breath and standing back up, he’s given the belt and has his hand raised. Then he hurries to get the mic as Mao exits the ring. The fans chant for Mao, and Despy says, “Uh-oh. You just won over some NJPW fans.” The fans applaud, and Despy says, “That was thrilling! Thank you, Mao.” Mao takes a bow then makes his exit to the back. Despy says, “Superstars like that don’t come around so easily. DDT, thank you.” The fans applaud, and Despy says while there are more league matches ahead, he was really looking forward to this one.
Despy also knows the other NJPW wrestlers will continue to go hard at Mao. “I’m worried about whether they can do it. Heads up, I was almost sucked in. That was insane. But that’s what makes him being here worthwhile.” The fans applaud that. Despy continues by saying, “I love Super Juniors more than anything. I’m doing what I can to make this everyone’s favorite series. All the guys are. To borrow a phrase from Hikaru Sato, the juniors will not bow down to the heavyweights.” The fans applaud that, too! Despy says, “People keep yapping about a changing of the guard, age, careers, all that nonsense.
“You think because I have the belt, I’m going to be rushed into the argument? Just get outta my way. Make it happen or don’t. That’s that! New generation? Current generation? Now they’re talking about a super and hyper generation? I’m not really sure, but whatever. Just make it happen. If you don’t win, that’s on you. Laters.” Despy drops the mic having upped the ante, will he prove he’s still THE Best of the Super Juniors?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Kosei Fujita: 3-1, 6 points
Dragon Dia: 3-1, 6 points
Clark Connors: 2-2, 4 points
Robbie X: 2-2, 4 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 2-2, 4 points
Francesco Akira: 2-2, 4 points
Master Wato: 2-2, 4 points
KUSHIDA: 2-2, 4 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 1-3, 2 points
Ninja Mack: 1-3, 2 points
Here are the NEW B Block standings!
Nick Wayne: 3-1, 6 points
Titan: 3-1, 6 points
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-1, 6 points
El Desperado: 2-2, 4 points
MAO: 2-2, 4 points
SHO: 2-2, 4 points
Robbie Eagles: 2-2, 4 points
YOH: 1-3, 2 points
Taiji Ishimori: 1-3, 2 points
Kevin Knight: 1-3, 2 points
My Thoughts:
Another great round for NJPW, some great surprises to go with it. Wato VS Mack was really fun with the mask gag, and it’s been a minute since Taguchi won with butt antics quite like that. I do wonder if Kushida VS Fujita finish was a botch, though. Fujita kinda sorta kicked out but the cradle stayed put, and the ref tried to say something, but his initial count was what counted. Even so, Kushida winning felt like the right choice anyway, he should stay afloat a bit longer to really up the stakes in A Block. Plus, it works that both guys leading the blocks take their first losses here, as Nick loses to Kevin. With Kevin and Nick both being AEW, maybe this sets up an ROH World TV Championship story when this tournament is over.
And of course, awesome stuff in the last two matches, as usual. Dia getting the win over Hiromu is great stuff for Dia, especially as a Dragon Gate guy. Despy VS Mao going extreme with the DDT Pro plastic tubs was fun, and it was still a great match besides. Despy getting a win works, he needed to get back up after giving out those golden tickets to Taiji and Nick. Despy’s promo was good, just like his previous, and I do appreciate he is kinda daring everyone/anyone/someone to actually prove they’re the next big thing. That kinda adds more to every match he has left in this round robin, especially when facing guys of the younger NJPW classes.
My Score: 9/10
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