Results
Mitchell’s WWE Worlds Collide Results & Report! (2/2/19)
Witness the MASSIVE tournament between WWE’s hottest rising brands and superstars!
WWE brings together stars from NXT, NXT UK and 205 Live for a MASSIVE tournament! Who will win the whole thing to call out the champion of their choosing?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 15-Man Battle Royal: Jordan Devlin wins and earns a first-round bye.
- Opening round – Mark Andrews VS Drew Gulak; Gulak wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Opening round – Travis Banks VS Keith Lee; Lee wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Opening round – Adam Cole VS Shane Thorne; Cole wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Opening round – TJP VS Dominik Dijakovic; Dijakovic wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Opening round – Cedric Alexander VS Tyler Bate; Bate wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Opening round – Tony Nese VS Velveteen Dream; Dream wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Opening round – Zack Gibson VS Humberto Carrillo; Carrillo wins and advances to the quarterfinals.
- Quarterfinals – Jordan Devlin VS Drew Gulak; Devlin wins and advances to the semifinals.
- Quarterfinals – Keith Lee VS Adam Cole; Cole wins and advances to the semifinals.
- Quarterfinals – Dominik Dijakovic VS Tyler Bate; Bate wins and advances to the semifinals.
- Quarterfinals – Velveteen Dream VS Humberto Carrillo; Dream wins and advances to the semifinals.
- Semifinals – Adam Cole VS Tyler Bate; Bate wins and advances to the finals.
- Semifinals – Jordan Devlin VS Velveteen Dream; Dream wins and advances to the finals.
- WWE Worlds Collide Finals – Tyler Bate VS Velveteen Dream; Dream wins and earns his choice of championship to challenge for.
PLAY BY PLAY
WWE Worlds Collide 15-Man Battle Royal!
Stars of NXT USA, NXT UK AND 205 Live collide in this very important over-the-top-rope battle royal! It’s very important because A) the winner automatically moves on to the quarter finals and B) the order of elimination determines seeding in the tournament brackets! Who among Jordan Devlin, Zack Gibson, Mark Andrews, Travis Banks, Tyler Bate, Tony Nese, Cedric Alexander, Drew Gulak, Humberto Carrillo, TJP, Shane Thorne, Adam Cole, Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic and the Velveteen Dream will win to have a leg up in this incredible tournament?
The bell rings and all hell breaks loose! Banks goes after Devlin for revenge from their NXT UK rivalry while Dijakovic is a prime target on his size. Thorne goes to throw TJP out but TJP survives to skin the cat! Dream and Dijakovic go after Andrews while Liverpool’s Number One has two men going after him. Gibson gets loose and goes to throw Carrillo out but Carrillo shoulders in. Carrillo slingshots but a throat chop from Gibson ELIMINATES him! Carrillo is now the 15th Seed. Gibson mocks the failed Cruiserweight but then Lee throws Gibson out! Lee ELIMINATES Gibson! Gibson is 14th and naturally he’ll face Carrillo later. They start fighting each other on the way out but the referees keep the peace.
Alexander goes after Devlin while the Big Strong Boy, Tyler Bate, fights off two opponents. Dream sneaks up on Alexander and ELIMINATES him! That makes Alexander 13th seed. Dream apologizes for being so sneaky but he had to do it to him. Dream also throws Thorne but Thorne survives. Andrews and Dream work on Devlin but Gulak goes after Dream! Bate has TJP but TJP survives, only to try and help Gulak against Dream. Cole goes after Bate while Banks returns to stomp Devlin. Gulak suplexes Dream but Dream survives. Dijakovic goes to push Nese out but Nese survives. Andrews CHOPS Thorne at the ropes but Thorne holds on. Dream thinks he’s gotten rid of Gulak but Gulak survives. Gulak throws Dream but Dream holds on for dear life! Lee lifts TJP but TJP escapes!
Dream kicks Gulak away while Devlin skins the cat with Banks on his tail. TJP grinds a boot into Lee while Bate throws haymakers on Dijakovic. Cole goes after Nese with a mudhole stomp. Dijakovic clotheslines and ELIMINATES Bate! Bate is now 12th seed and will face Alexander. Andrews throws hands on Lee while Dream avoids the floor. TJP goes after Cole with a big European Uppercut. Everyone else goes after Lee, but Lee explodes out! Lee and Dijakovic stare down, the two towers finally meeting. But then Cole, Nese and Thorne go after them both! The other men divide up to pick on Lee and Dijakovic, but Dijakovic gets loose. Dijakovic throws Dream! But Dream holds onto the ropes and survives!
Thorne goes after Dijakovic and helps Dream up, only to try and throw him out himself! Dream again survives and shovels Thorne out! Dream ELIMINATES Thorne, making him the 11th seed. Cole and Gulak brawl while Dijakovic goes after Dream again. Nese and Cole fight while Gulak grabs Andrews’ jaw. TJP throws Devlin into Lee while Banks helps Andrews with Gulak. TJP bumps Devlin off buckles and goes after Cole. Dijakovic goes after Devlin while Banks kicks Gulak. Nese and TJP mug Cole for 205 Live pride and throw him out! But Cole hangs on and fights them off. Dijakovic clobbers Cole but Nese wants to finish Cole off. Cole fights them both off, but Nese’s big knee rocks him to the apron! TJP’s wrekcing ball dropkick ELIMINATES Cole! Cole is 10th seed and will face Thorne in the opening round.
Lee suplexes Dream but Dream resists. TJP and Nese work together on Dijakovic now while Devlin stomps away on Banks. Gulak helps Lee against Dream while Andrews goes after TJP. TJP holds on but Andrews goes after the arms. TJP kicks Andrews away and Nese throws haymakers on Andrews. Dijakovic helps CHOP away on Andrews, but then Andrews CHOPS Nese and Dijakovic over and over! Nese kicks Andrews and throws him out, but Andrews also skns the cat. Lee suplexes and ELIMINATES Gulak! Gulak is 9th seed. Dream dumps Devlin out while Andrews throws forearm and chops on Dijakovic. Andrews keeps hitting Dijakovic, but then runs into his arms! Dijakovic knees and throws Andrews out, Dijakovic ELIMINATES Andrews! Andrews is the 8th seed and will face Gulak.
Dijakovic looks at the remaining men and targets Devlin first. TJP throws hands on Banks while Dream lifts Lee?! Lee slips out and throws hands on Dream. Dijakovic stomps Nese while TJP goes to throw Banks with body scissors. Banks breaks free to turn that against TJP but TJP goes for headscissors. TJP survives by a literal foot! Nese fights Dijakovic off and TJP helps out his fellow Cruiserweight. Dream haymakers Lee hard, and Devlin helps out. Dream whips Devlin at Lee for a BIG forearm smash! Dijakovic counters the double suplex with a double suplex! Devlin and Banks again throw hands, but Dream helps line up a good shot on Banks. Devlin goes to throw Banks but Banks turns it around. Banks runs but ends up on the apron. Banks tries to suplex Devlin out but Devlin sweeps the legs! Devlin ELIMINATES Banks to make him the 7th seed.
But then Devlin slides out under the bottom rope to keep on Banks! The Irish Ace still hates the Kiwi Buzzsaw, and he throws him into steel steps! Devlin puts on a spinning toe hold, then drags Banks’ bad leg to the steps. Devlin stomps away but the referees make him get back in the ring to participate in this match. Meanwhile, Dijakovic throws but still doesn’t get rid of Dream. TJP tries to do it but Dijakovic goes after Nese. Nese also survives while Dream and TJP brawl on the apron. Lee and Dijakovic trade CHOPS! Lee double CHOPS Dijakovic while Dream hip tosses TJP back in the ring. Fans fire up as Lee runs at Dijakovic, but Dijakovic puts him on the apron.
Lee hits Dijakovic away but then Nese, Dream and TJP all go after him. Devlin adds on, but it’s Dijakovic’s cyclone boot that ELIMINATES Lee! Lee faces Banks as the 6th seed. But then everyone else throws Dijakovic over and ELIMINATE him! Dijakovic is the 5th seed, and the final four are: Velveteen Dream; Tony Nese; TJP; and Jordan Devlin! The final four stare down, each man in a corner. But with Nese and TJP both being Team 205 Live, they’re working together against NXT USA and NXT UK. Dream and Devlin accept their partnership, but Devlin acts like this is a tag match. Dream fights them both off, and even hits Devlin! Nese and TJP go after Dream in a corner with stomps! TJP grinds his boot in but Devlin fights Nese. Nese whips Devlin hard and touts the power of “2 0 5!”
TJP whips but Dream reverses to throw hands. Dream clotheslines TJP out but TJP survives. He’s still outnumbered but Dream rocks Nese and Devlin with haymakers, then tosses TJP over the post! Dream ELIMINATES TJP! TJP is the 4th seed and faces Dijakovic! Fans are on Dream’s side as he and Devlin go after Nese. NXT actually work together now but Nese fights them off. Dream throws hands but Nese mule kicks and knee lifts. Nese stomps Dream in a corner, then stomps Devlin in the other. Nese whips Devlin corner to corner HARD! Then he goes back to Dream for more stomps. Dream staggers and CHOPS Nese. They brawl and Nese rocks Dream.
Nese throws Dream out but Dream again holds onto the ropes. Devlin returns and goes after Nese. Devlin rocks Nese with a right, then throws him, but Nese throws him first! Nese stomps Devlin on the apron but can’t get rid of him. Nese goes back to Dream but Dream throws hands. But Nese shoves Dream and rocks him with a forearm. Nese runs but Dream dodge and clotheslines Nese and himself out! Dream survives but Devlin dropkicks him out! Devlin wins!
Winner: Jordan Devlin; wins a bye into the quarterfinals
Devlin shows you should always bet on the Ace as he wins this crucial battle royal! With Devlin being the top seed overall, he awaits the winner of Gulak VS Andrews in the next round! Will this bye help Devlin make it all the way to the end?
Charly Caruso is in the WWE Control Center!
Charly breaks down the bracket for everyone watching, and again explains that the winner of this entire tournament gets to choose a championship to challenge for on whichever brand he wants between NXT, NXT UK and 205 Live (weight restrictions do apply, of course). Who wins? And which title does he choose?
Opening round – Mark Andrews VS Drew Gulak!
NXT UK’s High-Fiving, Stage-Diving Welsh Rockstar and 205 Live’s Philly Fury begin the opening round! Gulak hates high-flying “showoffs”, but will Andrews show him up in this first match?
The bell rings and Gulak and Andrews circle. They tie up and go around the ring, Gulak gets a headlock takeover! Gulak goes after the arm but Andrews headscissors back. Andrews squeezes but Gulak counters to his own headscissors. Andrews moves around but Gulak gets that arm again. But Andrews still handsprings out and fans cheer as the two stand off. They go around again and Andrews avoids Gulak’s grip. Gulak still gets a wristlock and brings Andrews down. Andrews pops up and around but Gulak brings him back down. Gulak stands over Andrews but Andrews bridges and handsprings. Gulak snapmares him but Andrews handsprings through again. Fans applaud this even match-up as they go again.
Gulak gets the headlock but also wants the arm. He drags Andrews down in a facelock and covers, ONE. Gulak mounts and wrenches the arm but Andrews endures. Gulak slaps Andrews around! Andrews rolls and breaks free to CHOP back! Gulak and Andrews glare at each other as they go around again. Andrews gets the leg but Gulak counters with a chinbar. Andrews breaks free of that to go after Gulak’s leg again. Gulak sits up but ANdrews spins through a toehold. Andrews shows he can grapple, too, as he pulls on the leg. Gulak uses his free leg to pry at Andrews but Andrews wrenches. Gulak rolls Andrews back to a cover, TWO! Fans applaud again as the two stand off.
Andrews and Gulak approach and try a test of strength. Gulak double wristlocks and rams a shoulder in. Overhead suplex to a bridging cover, TWO! Gulak keeps the grip on Andrews but Andrews pushes back with his shoulder. Gulak pushes Andrews down, ONE. Andrews keeps his shoulders up, ONE with a bridge. Gulak turns and twists the arms then pulls! Andrews endures and works his way up and out to a headlock! Gulak stands up and pulls hair to put Andrews in a corner. He backs off at 4 to CHOP Andrews! Gulak drives in elbows and a mudhole stomp! He stops at 4 again but he doesn’t back off. Gulak stalks Andrews to another corner and brings him out. He bumps Andrews off more buckles then whips him corner to corner.
Gulak drags Andrews out for another CHOP, but Andrews CHOPS back. Andrews fires off more chops, but Gulak forearms him back. Gulak whips but Andrews dodges with a slide, and hits back with an enzugiri! Andrews runs in but Gulak puts him on the apron. Andrews returns with a springboard crossbody! Wheelbarrow, Stomp 182! Standing corkscrew senton! Cover, TWO! Gulak survives the rush but Andrews isn’t done. Andrews drags Gulak up but Gulak hits with a heavy body shot. Gulak boots Andrews right down! Cover, TWO! Gulak keeps on Andrews with a clobbering clothesline! He drags Andrews up but Andrews dodges again, but into the dragon sleeper! Andrews counters to a cover, TWO! Andrews whips but Gulak reverses, only for Andrews to go up and over.
Gulak rolls but Andrews sits, TWO into a sunset flip! TWO into a sit, TWO, sunset, TWO! High stack, TWO, cartwheel! Andrews goes up and over again, but Gulak slips through the reverse-rana for GuLock! But Andrews makes that a cover, TWO! Things speed up now, but Gulak surprises Andrews with a sunset flip, Gulak wins!!
Winner: Drew Gulak, by pinfall; advances to the quarterfinals
The Philly Fury surprises Andrews with speed, and offers a handshake. But then he takes it away and heads to the back. Will Gulak be able to surprise his next round opponent with the same technical skill?
Opening round – Travis Banks VS Keith Lee!
NXT UK’s Kiwi Buzzsaw takes on NXT USA’s Limitless One! Both men impress with fast-moving, hard-hitting styles, but who will move faster and hit harder to get into the next round?
The bell rings and Lee shows concern for the noted bad leg. Banks doesn’t mind, and he kicks with his good leg! Lee stops going easy and throws Banks to a corner! Lee said he warned Banks, and then double CHOPS Banks hard! Fans want that “One More Time!” Banks chops Lee back, but Lee puts Banks in the corner for another double CHOP! Lee drags Banks up and tosses him across the way! Banks writhes and crawls to the other corner while Lee tells him to stay down. But Banks throws more kicks, so Lee throws more big body shots! Lee bearhugs Banks to an overhead suplex! Cover, TWO! Lee stands on Banks’ chest! Lee lets up at 4, then takes a bow.
Banks crawls back but Lee drags him up. Banks throws hands but Lee throws a big knee. Lee whips Banks to a corner and squashes him! Lee pushes Banks down for a cover, TWO! Fans applaud Banks’ resiliency, but Lee drags Banks up for another big whip. Lee runs in but Banks dropkicks him back! Banks drop toeholds Lee into buckles! Then Banks double stomps Lee’s back! Lee shouts “Oh my God!” as he bails out, but Banks Penalty Kicks him! Banks keeps moving to DIVE onto Lee! Lee stays standing so Banks runs and DIVES again! But Lee catches Banks, for a headbutt and toss!
Banks keeps kicking Lee’s leg but Lee rocks him with a left! Lee lifts Banks up, Spirit Bomb escaped! Banks’ leg slows him down but he forearms and mule kicks Lee. Banks springboards, but Lee catches him into the fireman’s carry, and Super Nova! Cover, Lee wins!
Winner: Keith Lee, by pinfall; advances to the next round
There was no limit to Lee’s ability or power, but will there be a limit to his run in this tournament?
Opening round – Adam Cole VS Shane Thorne!
It’s NXT USA VS NXT USA! The Undisputed Era’s charismatic leader takes on the Last Mighty Standing, but will Cole be able to #ShockTheSystem by taking this entire tournament? Or will this Mighty never kneel?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up and Thorne gets around. Cole wrenches out and puts Thorne on the ropes. Cole lets up and the two circle again. They tie up and Thorne uses his hand to blind Cole. Cole pries free to waistlock, but Thorne pries back out to wrench Cole. Thorne pulls hair but Cole rolls and reverses the wristlock. Thorne reaches but Cole takes him away from the ropes. Cole puts Thorne in a corner, then backs off to hit his catchphrase, BAYBAY! Thorne boots but Cole blocks to a headlock. Thorne powers out but Cole runs him over. Cole brushes his shoulder and speeds things up, then he fakes Thorne out to get a headlock takeover. Thorne makes it a cover, ONE. Cole keeps hold but Thorne powers up to a corner.
Thorne rams a shoulder then whips, but Cole reverses. Cole knows Thorne goes up and over, and he gets the headlock back. Cole holds on tight but Thorne manages to power out to a shoulder wringer! Thorne kicks Cole out of the ring while fans boo and jeer. Thorne taunts Cole before going out to clobber him down. He puts Cole into the corner and pulls his arm against the post! Thorne lets up at 4, but he goes right at the arm again in the ring with a wrench. Cole endures as Thorne wrenches again. Fans rally up but Thorne mounts the armlock. Cole endures while Thorne pushes him down more. Cole fights his way back up but Thorne throws him down by his hair. Thorne kicks and kicks Cole while he’s down, then soaks up the heat.
Thorne puts Cole in a corner to pull the arms against the ropes, but lets up at 4. Cole throws hands and forearms with the good arm, then fireman’s carry. Thorne powers out and shoves Cole into buckles! Thorne grins as he dropkicks Cole into the corner. He grinds his foot into Cole but lets up at 4. Thorne rams his knees into Cole then grinds another boot in. He lets up at 4 again but drags Cole up for another armlock. Thorne pulls hair back and then grinds Cole’s face into the mat. Fans rally for Cole but Thorne drops knees on the bad arm! Cover, TWO! Thorne goes for the bad arm and gets it into a keylock. Cole endures as Thorne grinds a palm into his head. Fans rally again and Cole powers his way out, only for Thorne to wrangle him back around.
Fans rally and Cole feeds off it to break free! Cole fires forearms but Thorne shoves him back. SUPERKICK! But both men fall! Fans fire up for Cole as he catches his breath. Thorne sputters as he sits up, and both men stand at 6. Cole counter punches Thorne then throws forearms. Cole whips but Thorne reverses, Cole runs him over and rallies with clotheslines! Bicycle boot! Cole drags Thorne up but Thorne standing switches. Thorne wants a chicken wing crossface but he gets an enziguri! And backstabber! Cover, TWO! Fans cheer Cole on as he gets his bad arm moving. Cole drags Thorne up again, suplex but the bar arm gives out. Thorne hits a big European Uppercut! But he runs into another boot! Cover, TWO!! Cole can’t believe it but Thorne survives.
Cole keeps his focus and pulls the knee pad down. Thorne sits up and Cole takes aim, Last Shot misses! Big back suplex! Cover, TWO!! Thorne keeps on Cole and that bad arm! Thorne wants the crossface but Cole brings them both out to the floor! The referee checks on them both but they’re both okay to continue. Cole brings Thorne up but Thorne clubs the bad arm! Apron back suplex! Thorne calls for a move and climbs up high. Cole gets up to stop him! Cole throws hands then climbs up to join Thorne. He wants a superplex but Thorne fights him off. Thorne hits the bad arm then throws Cole down. He leaps into a SUPERKICK! Last Shot Shining Wizard!! Cover, COle wins!
Winner: Adam Cole, by pinfall; advances to the next round
A big win for Adam Cole, BAYBAY! But with a bad arm and more rounds to go, can Cole make it all the way to his destiny of a title shot?
Opening round – TJP VS Dominik Dijakovic!
205 Live’s FilAm Flash takes on NXT USA’s Croatian Crusher! The inaugural “Cruiser-Great” wants to be champion again, but Dijakovic wants his first taste of gold. Who tastes victory and who tastes defeat in the opening round?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Dijakovic shoves TJP away easily, but TJP shrugs it off. Fans are actually on TJP’s side as he circles with Dijakovic. They tie up and Dijakovic shoves but TJP cartwheels through. They go again but Dijakovic kicks and clubs TJP down! Dijakovic drives in elbows and wrenches the wrist. TJP endures, then rolls and spins around for the side-twist headscissors! Cover, ONE and with force! TJP is on Dijakovic with a headlock but Dijakovic powers out. They collide and TJP bounces off! TJP runs, dodges and jumps, but into Dijakovic’s arms! Dijakovic rams in a knee then throws TJP away! Cover, TWO! Dijakovic stomps TJP down then drags him up for heavy forearms. Dijakovic stalks TJP then drags him up for a backbreaker! Cover, TWO!
Dijakovic wraps TJP up in a chinlock, but fans rally up for TJP. TJP endures the knee in his back and gets up to elbow back. Dijakovic shoves TJP but TJP kicks back. TJP whips but Dijakovic reverses. TJP goes Spider-Man to then slip under and trip Dijakovic up, into a hammerlock, and arm yank! Dijakovic writhes as he clutches his bad arm but TJP is right on him. Dijakovic still forearms and chops TJP back, then clobbers him with a clothesline! Cover, TWO! Dijakovic grows frustrated, and he takes it out on TJP with a clubbing forearm! Dijakovic puts TJP back in the chinlock, and then pulls the arms back. TJP endures and fans rally up.
TJP fights up and dropkicks Dijakovic back! Dijakovic runs in but his boot gets buckles! TJP kicks the other leg, then scrapes Dijakovic into a Tree of Woe. Fans fire up and TJP runs around the world for a dropkick! TJP runs back in for a SPEAR into the corner! TJP keeps moving, dropkick through the ropes! Dijakovic staggers and TJP climbs up to leap! Flying huricanrana! Cover, TWO! TJP keeps his cool as he stalks Dijakovic. TJP fireman’s carry but Dijakovic slips out. Dijakovic runs in but gets post! TJP has his target, wheelbarrow to the STF! And he pulls the arm back for extra wrenching! Dijakovic endures but uses his one good arm and leg to drag himself to ropes, for the ropebreak!
TJP lets go but comes back with stomps. TJP drags Dijakovic up for kicks to the bad arm. He wrenches for a shoulder breaker, but Dijakovic gets a choke grip. TJP keeps kick but Dijakovic pushes him away. Dijakovic walks into boots, TJP hops up and leaps, but into the good arm! Sit-out Choke Slam! Cover, TWO!! TJP survives and Dijakovic actually laughs. Dijakovic seems to enjoy this fight as he drags TJP back up. Dijakovic says this is his tournament, as is the NXT Championship. But TJP gets an armbar! TJP’s weight brings Dijakovic down but Dijakovic powers back up! Torture rack, Feast Your Eyes!! Cover, Dijakovic wins!
Winner: Dominik Dijakovic, by pinfall; advances to the next round
TJP put up a great fight, but it wasn’t enough against this giant. Will Dijakovic feast his eyes on a title shot?
Opening round – Cedric Alexander VS Tyler Bate!
The Soul of 205 Live takes on the inaugural WWE United Kingdom Champion! Both men had incredible reigns, but they would love another. Will the Age of Alexander win his way to another Cruiserweight Championship match? Or will the Mustache Mountain Big Strong Boy earn another match with his rival, Pete Dunne?
The bell rings on this first-time-ever match and fans duel between these great former champs. Alexander and Bate shake hands as fans agree they like “Both These Guys!” The two tie up and Bate rolls to bring Alexander into a wristlock. Alexander works his way up, handsprings and reverses. Bate endures the wrench to then roll, roll and handspring to a reversal of his own. Bate wrenches but Alexander gets the leg. Alexander goes after the ankle and then spinning toeholds into a butterfly deathlock! Alexander bridges back but has to stand again as Bate bridges back. Cover, TWO! Alexander tries again, TWO! Bate pries free to bridge out, and even supports Alexander’s weight. Alexander still gets Bate down, TWO! They stand again and Bate monkey flips! Double cover, TWO with double bridges! They even shake hands again while upside-down.
Fans love “Both These Guys!” as they circle again. They tie up and Bate brings Alexander into a straitjacket. Bate brings Alexander to his knees but Alexander endures. Bate pulls back on the arms but Alexander powers up. Alexander wriggles out and reverses to a headlock takeover. Bate counters with a headscissor but Alexander pops right out. Alexander and Bate go again, but Bate brings Alexander’s hands to the mat. Bate pulls Alexander around back to the arm stretch. Alexander wheelbarrows to a cover, TWO! They go again, and Bate gets a headlock. Alexander lifts but Bate holds on. Alexander throws Bate off, then headscissors, but Bate handsprings through.
Things speed up, Bate arm-drags and dropkicks Alexander down! Bate lifts Alexander up, fireman’s carry means airplane spin! But Alexander slips out and puts Bate on the apron. Alexander kicks Bate on the return, then joins him on the apron for a Side Effect! The ref checks but Bate’s okay to continue. Alexander comes back and puts Bate back in. Cover, TWO! Alexander keeps his cool as he wraps Bate in a rear bearhug. Bate endures the squeeze, even as Alexander goes again and again. Fans rally up and Bate fights out with elbows. Bate runs but into a dropkick! Cover, TWO! Alexander keeps his cool but Bate CHOPS him! Alexander drops knees and pulls Bate back in a partial camel clutch. Bate endures the forearm grinding in his face while fans rally up again.
Bate powers his way up and fights out with body shots, but both men catch each other with hard rights! They stand, Bate hits Alexander with big haymakers. Bate throws more hands then whips Alexander to a back drop! Alexander gets to a corner but Bate runs in with a EuroUpper! Bate whips but Alexander reverses, only to walk into the knee! Bate hops up for a flying EuroUpper! Fans fire up as Bate brings Alexander up and gets the airplane spin again! Bate tosses Alexander up, pop-up EuroUpper! Cover, TWO! Bate keeps his cool and fans rally up for them both.
Bate drags Alexander up and underhooks, but Alexander back drops out. Sunset flip, TWO! High stack, TWO, but Alexander makes it a backslide. Bate counters to his own, TWO! They stand up and Alexander pops out to a fast Michinoku Driver! Cover, TWO!! Bate survives and fans are loving this match! Alexander takes off the elbow pads and grits his teeth. He drags Bate up and rocks him with a right! Bate slowly stands so Alexander rocks him again. Alexander brings Bate up again, but he falls for Bop and BANG! Rebound, SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Bate shocks Alexander but the fans are loving it. Alexander glares as he drags Bate up. He lifts but Bate huricanranas! TWO, ALexander rocks Bate with an elbow, but Bate returns with the rolling kick! Double underhook, Tyler Driver ’97!! Cover, Bate wins!!
Winner: Tyler Bate, by pinfall; advances to the next round
An incredible showing from both former champions, and this was just the opening round! Will Bate continue to impress and win himself a title shot?
Opening round – Tony Nese VS Velveteen Dream!
205 Live’s Premier Athlete takes on NXT USA’s Patrick Clark Experience! The Ab Master has his eight reasons why he’s great, but Dream only needs one, and that’s himself. Who will be greater and continue on in this tournament?
Fans clearly like Dream better than Nese, but Nese doesn’t let that bother him. The bell rings and Dream throws his shirt at Nese. Nese throws it back before he and Dream circle. They tie up and Dream gets the wristlock. Dream wrenches through and swivels the hips. Nese rolls and wrenches Dream to the mat. Fans rally up for Dream and he rolls through to trip Nese up. Dream rolls Nese around to then get in his face. Nese backs off but Dream dares him to bring it. Dream slithers around but they tie up. Nese gets the arm and wrenches to a hammerlock. Dream powers Nese to ropes but Nese puts Dream in a corner. Nese backs off but tries a sucker punch. Dream swings but Nese uses the ropes as a defense. The ref backs Dream off and Nese sucker punches him!
Nese springboards but Dream gets under. Dream swings but Nese goes Matrix to come back with a mule kick, but Dream avoids it at the last second! Nese flexes on Dream but Dream flexes back, to then SLAP Nese! Dream puts Nese in a corner for big haymakers! Dream backs off to pose, then he ax handles Nese down. Fans chant for Dream as he drags Nese back up. Dream whips Nese but Nese reverses. Dream slides to a stop to dropkick Nese out. But Dream keeps moving, to rope leaping ax handles! Fans fire up with Dream as he puts Nese back in the ring. Dream climbs again but Nese stops him with a trip! Nese sees Dream stuck up top, so he kicks him into the fireman’s carry! Gutbuster drop! Cover, TWO! Dream gasps for air but Nese stomps him down.
Nese taunts Dream as he keeps stomping. Nese rams his shoulder in then CHOPS him. Dream hits back but Nese unloads heavy lefts! Nese stops at 4 but comes back to drag Dream up. Dream hits back with body shots, but Nese facelocks. Dream counters with a cradle, TWO! Nese mule kicks Dream off his feet! Nese whips Dream and runs him over with a back elbow! Cover, TWO! Nese keeps his cool with push-ups, saying he can do this all day. Nese flexes again while Dream crawls over. Dream throws more hands and then a CHOP. Nese throat chops Dream, then hits a running hotshot! Dream falls back while Nese soaks up the heat. Nese triangle moonsaults but flops!
Dream drags himself up while fans cheer him on. Dream and Nese throw hands back and forth. Nese shoves Dream but gets a boot, Dream clobbers Nese with a clothesline! Dream whips but Nese reverses, Dream dodges and clotheslines again! He adds a dropkick and a leg drop! Cover, TWO! Nese lives but Dream keeps on him. Dream drags Nese up into the fireman’s carry but Nese slips out. Nese rocks Dream with a left, but Dream dodges to clothesline them both out! But Dream skins the cat and builds speed, but runs right into Nese’s left! Nese runs but into a boot. Dream boots Nese again! Both men are down but fans are fired up as Dream crawls to a cover. TWO!
Dream keeps moving and brings Nese back up. Nese slips out of the sidewinder but gets elbows. Dream runs but Nese reels him in, school boy into buckles! Nese pulls the knee pad down and goes side to side, but into a SUPERKICK! Dream climbs and fans fire up again. But Nese SHORYUKENS! Nese climbs up to join Dream but Dream fights back. They both stand on the top rope, but Dream gourd busters Nese down! Purple Rain Maker! Cover, Dream wins!
Winner: Velveteen Dream, by pinfall; advances to the next round
It’s #DreamOver for Nese, but Velveteen Dream continues on! Will Dream live the dream of winning this tournament and getting a title shot?
Opening round – Zack Gibson VS Humberto Carrillo!
Liverpool’s Number One is one-half of the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions, but he wouldn’t mind a singles championship. Meanwhile, 205 Live’s newest addition wants to skyrocket right up to the top of the Cruiserweights! Who gets one step closer to gold as worlds collide?
But before the bell rings, Gibson goes right at Carrillo! The Grizzled Young Veteran does not want Ultimo Ninja upstaging him! Gibson throws his jacket off while the ref checks on Carrillo. Carrillo wants the match and the bell rings. Gibson goes right at him with heavy hands! Gibson whips but Carrillo goes up and over and shows off his agility. Looks like he’s just fine! Springboard sunset flip but Gibson spins through. Carrillo holds Gibson up on his legs then sunset flips through, TWO! Gibson kicks but Carrillo dodges to kick and kick back. Carrillo runs and acrobatically arm-drags! He also dropkicks Gibson and fans fire up. Gibson uses the ropes as a shield, then he throat chops Carrillo down!
Gibson grimaces as he stalks Carrillo to a corner for stomps. He throws heavy forearms on Carrillo but backs off at 4. Gibson drags Carrillo up for a hammerlock facebuster. Gibson keeps on the arm with a seated cobra clutch, but fans rally up. Carrillo endures the twisting and Gibson’s up-close trash talk. Gibson wrenches harder but Carrillo feeds of the fan rally to stand. Gibson elbows and throws Carrillo up and over! Carrillo writhes while Gibson dusts himself off. Gibson stomps Carrillo then drags him out for a clobbering clothesline! Cover, TWO, so it’s back after the arm. Gibson has the half nelson chinbar but Carrillo endures. Fans rally up again and Carrillo powers up. Carrillo bumps Gibson off buckles but Gibson throws him into the corner.
Gibson walks into a boot, then Carrillo throws off chopping haymakers! Carrillo whips but Gibson reverses, only for Carrillo to handspring back elbow! Fans fire up with Carrillo as he runs corner to corner. Gibson puts Carrillo on the corner but Carrillo climbs up for a big missile dropkick! Somersault moonsault! Cover, TWO! Carrillo keeps his cool and he stands Gibson up. Gibson wrings him out but he handsprings through, and enziguris Gibson back down! Cover, TWO! Carrillo grows a little frustrated and hurries to a corner. Carrillo moonsaults but lands on his feet when Gibson moves. He goes at Gibson on the ropes but Gibson yanks him into those ropes! Gibson scoops Carrillo into the Ticket to Ride! Cover, TWO!! Now Gibson is frustrated, so he goes after Carrillo’s arm!
Gibson goes for the cobra clutch and grinds the forearms into Carrillo’s face. Gibson wants Shankly Gates but Carrillo gets up. They go around with standing switches, Gibson German Suplexes but Carrillo lands on his feet! Carrillo runs back in, huricanrana but Gibson sunset flips! TWO! Carrillo springboards for an enziguri! Gibson’s in the drop zone, Carrillo climbs up. Headstand, Aztec Press!! Cover, Carrillo wins!!
Winner: Humberto Carrillo, by pinfall; advances to the next round
Ultimo Ninja succeeds in a huge match! Could Carrillo be the dark horse winner of this entire thing?
Quarterfinals – Jordan Devlin VS Drew Gulak!
The Irish Ace finally has a 1v1 match in this tournament, and it is against the Philly Fury! Gulak managed to snag one against Andrews, but will he be able to do the same to Devlin? Or will the Ace Trump All and earn himself that title match?
The bell rings and Gulak circles with Devlin and fans cheer “USA! USA!” for Gulak. They tie up and Gulak pushes Devlin back, only for Devlin to turn it around. They go around the ring and back to center before they break. Fans applaud for this even match-up as the two tie up again. Devlin gets the wrists but Gulak gets a leg. Devlin rolls through and gets free, and fans applaud again. They tie up again and Gulak throws Devlin to the mat. Gulak grinds his knee into the shoulder but Devlin kicks Gulak. Gulak drops the knee again, then grabs Devlin by the jaw. Devlin rolls and slips out to get a chinlock of his own. Devlin traps an arm and hooks the face. The ref reprimands Devlin, but then he reprimands Gulak for pulling hair. Devlin and Gulak get chippy as they go around again.
Gulak spins to a wristlock takedown then shifts to trap that arm. He digs an elbow into Devlin’s ribs but Devlin gets the ropebreak. Gulak lets Devlin go and the two go again. Devlin waistlocks and brings Gulak down for a headlock takeover. Gulak powers out but they collide shoulders. Neither man falls, they just grimace. They approach and Devlin gets a leg. Gulak SLAPS Devlin off his feet! Gulak cravats Devlin right away and wrenches the knee. He makes it a cover, TWO! Devlin endures as Gulak grinds his chin into Devlin’s head. They stand and Devlin fights out. Devlin urenages and standing moonsaults! Cover, TWO! Devlin kicks Gulak down but fans rally with “USA! USA!” Gulak checks his teeth but Devlin throws elbows. Gulak throws body shots but Devlin throws a forearm, so Gulak throws a heavier forearm!
Devlin staggers away but gets Gulak with a jawbreaker! Gulak staggers back now and Devlin toys with Gulak. Devlin drags Gulak up for a shoulder backbreaker! Gulak crawls to a corner but Devlin grinds his boot in. Devlin backs off at 4 but comes back to snapmare Gulak. Devlin puts Gulak in a seated abdominal stretch, but fans rally for Gulak. Gulak powers up and throws Devlin out. Devlin stays on the apron and shoulders in. Devlin slinghots but Gulak sits on the cover. The ref sees Gulak is still holding the rope! The count is off and Devlin gets to a corner. Devlin rolls Gulak and now he uses the ropes, but the ref sees that! The ref won’t let either man cheat, and each man confronts the other for cheating. They start shoving then throwing hands.
Gulak clubs and uppercuts Devlin then bumps him on buckles. Devlin hits back with heavy rights and EuroUppers of his own. Devlin runs back in but into knees. Gulak headbutts Devlin then puts him in a corner. Gulak stomps a mudhole into Devlin, but stops at 4. Devlin kicks back and pushes Gulak away. Devlin runs but into a back elbow! Gulak and Devlin run at each other but neither man falls. They start chopping, Devlin hits a jumping knee but Gulak hits a backhand! Both men fall but fans fire up. The ref starts a standing count, but it passes 5 before either man sits up. Gulak stands at 8 and drags Devlin up. Gulak scoops but Devlni slips out to springboard, quebrada is caught into the GuLOCK!!
Devlin endures the dragon sleeper and body scissors, but he’s stuck in the middle of the ring. Devlin gets free of the legs and starts kneeing Gulak back. Gulak elbows and suplexes Devlin over but Devlin stays on the apron. Slingshot cutter! Cover, TWO!! Gulak survives but Devlin’s too tired to be frustrated. Fans know “This is Awesome!” as both men slowly stir. Devlin stands first and goes over to Gulak. Devlin throws a clubbing clothesline but Gulak only staggers about. Another clothesline but Gulak still stays up. Devlin runs but Gulak ducks and redirects, sunset flip surprise! TWO, Victory Roll from Devlin! TWO! Devlin hits a big knee, then ripcord saido suplex! Cover, TWO!! Devlin grows frustrated but he keeps on Gulak. Devlin throws a heavy forearm and Gulak ends up in the corner. Gulak sputters while Devlin talks trash about being the WWE’s Ace.
Devlin throws more forearms but Gulak gets a leg! Gulak steps through, modified ankle lock meets Queen Angelito Stretch! Devlin is trapped, but Gulak can’t keep his grip. Devlin fights with a free arm and rocks Gulak off his feet. Both men are down again but fans rally up. Devlin staggers up first but Gulak follows. Devlin runs in but Gulak dodges to rock him with a clothesline! But Devlin fireman’s carry, Ireland’s Call outta nowhere!! Devlin wins!!
Winner: Jordan Devlin, by pinfall; advances to the semifinals
The Ace makes the best of his first round bye and is off to the semis! Who does Devlin test his luck against in the next round?
Quarterfinals – Keith Lee VS Adam Cole!
The Limitless One barely broke a sweat against the Kiwi Buzzsaw, while the Panama City Playboy is feeling the pain from what “The Worst” Shane Thorne did to his arm. Does Cole stand a chance against Lee? Or will he #ShocktheSystem again?
The bell rings on this first for NXT. They tie up and Lee starts swinging Cole around! Cole goes flying, and he’s in desbelief. Lee says it’s time to #BaskinMyGlory, but Cole starts firing off stomps, BAYBAY! Cole takes a bow but Lee comes back to run him over! Lee grabs Cole and hoists him up by his bad arm! Cole endures being held high over head, then Lee wrings him out. Lee stalks Cole to a corner and grinds his forearms in. Cole dodges the double chops and calls for a time-out. Lee doesn’t give him that time-out, and instead lifts Cole to toss him onto the apron! Lee drags Cole up and into the ring while fans rally up. Cole stands and Lee climbs the corner.
Lee brings Cole up for a deadlift but Cole fights back. Cole bumps Lee on buckles, then sunset flips. Lee holds on to deny the bomb, but Cole SUPERKICKS the leg out! Lee falls to the mat and Cole has his opening. Cole slams Lee’s leg into the post! And again! And again! Lee drags himself away while Cole returns to the ring. Cole mocks Lee with a hobble, then stomps away on the bad leg. Cole goes after the leg with a toehold and knee drops. Lee still kicks Cole with the good leg, but Cole stomps the bad leg again. Cole puts the bad leg on the ropes and springboard sits on it! Lee writhes while Cole grins. Cole goes after the leg again with another springboard sit down! Cole dusts off his hands before driving his knee into Lee’s. And then a seated kneebar!
Lee pries at the hands as fans rally up. Lee pulls Cole’s hands apart but Cole tweaks the leg! Cover, ONE, but the kneebar is still on. Lee grabs at hair but Cole just pushes the knee again. Cover, ONE, but Lee kicks Cole away again. Lee hobbles to his feet but Cole dropkicks the bad leg out! Cole runs, but Lee blocks the shining wizard to headbutt Cole down! Fans rally as Lee forces himself to stand. Cole stands back up but Lee counter punches him. Lee blocks then rocks Cole! Lee tosses Cole across the way! And runs in for a corner splash! Lee keeps moving to lariat Cole inside-out! Cover, TWO!! Cole survives but Lee isn’t letting up. Cole slips out of the bomb to enziguri! Lee staggers, Cole kicks at his legs, then bicycle boots him down! Cover, TWO! Lee survives and fans rally up.
Cole keeps his cool as he aims from the corner. Cole climbs, waits for Lee to stand, and then leaps! But Lee catches Cole! Lee pops Cole up but Cole fights out of the bomb. Cole throws heavy rights then runs, but into a pop-up SPIRIT BOMB! Cover, ROPEBREAK! Cole survives but Lee drags him to a drop zone. Lee climbs up, MOONSAULT! But it flops! Last Shot Shining Wizard!! Cover, TWO!? Lee still lives and Cole cannot believe it! Cole grits his teeth as he wants Lee to stay down. Lee sits up but gets a bicycle boot. But Lee doesn’t go down, so Cole gives him another. Cole can’t believe Lee stands. Lee double CHOPS Cole! Lee lifts Cole, but Cole rakes eyes! Cole kicks the legs out, then mule kicks Lee’s face. Lee still sits up! SUPERKICK, SUPERKICK, LAST SHOT!! Cover, Cole wins!
Winner: Adam Cole, by pinfall; advances to the semifinals
Cole is the first man in, but it took a lot to do it. Can Cole continue on and go all the way?
Quarterfinals – Dominik Dijakovic VS Tyler Bate!
Dijakovic made TJP feast his eyes on a defeat, but the Big Strong Boy overcame the Age of Alexander. Can Bate overcome an even bigger challenge to continue towards the end? Or will Dijakovic take out another inaugural champion on his path to his own title reign?
The bell rings and Dijakovic goes right at Bate! Bate gets clear of the boot to throw hands. Bate wrenches the bad arm then dropkicks the bad leg. Dijakovic staggers as Bate keeps on him. Bate shoulder breaks and then again. Dijakovic uses his power to lift Bate, knee him, and then throw him out of the ring! Bate hits the floor but Dijakovic goes after him with clubbing forearms. Dijakovic puts Bate back in the ring and stomps him down. Cover, TWO! Dijakovic drags Bate up while fans rally. Dijakovic scoops Bate for a backbreaker, then uses the ropes for a falling splash! Cover, TWO! Dijakovic keeps right on Bate with a chinlock. Bate endures even as Dijakovic thrashes him around. Bate works his way out of the hold but Dijakovic wrangles him back down.
Dijakovic drives an elbow in then pulls back on the chinlock. Fans build to a rally as Bate endures more. Bate works his way up again, and elbows out of the hold. Dijakovic rocks Bate with a forearm, then rams elbows in in the corner! Dijakovic CHOPS Bate and Bate falls to his knees. Bate hits back with body shots and elbows, and even reaches up for haymakers. But Dijakovic scoops him for another backbreaker! Dijakovic goes back to the ropes, but his splash flops! Bate stands and boots Dijakovic! Bate throws heavy hands but Dijakovic knees low. Dijakovic runs but Bate huricanranas him down! Bate runs corner to corner for the EuroUpper, but Dijakovic blocks and reverses the whip. Dijakovic runs into the knee, and Bate hits a flying EuroUpper!
Bate fires up with the fans as he lifts Dijakovic. He gets Dijakovic up for the airplane spin! Bate pops Dijakovic up for the EuroUpper! Cover, TWO! Bate kicks and clubs Dijakovic while he’s down, but Dijakovic laughs again. “Is that the best you got!?” Buzzsaw kick rocks Dijakovic! Bate throws more hands but Dijakovic shoves him away, mule kick to front kick to back elbow! “Time to fly!” Suplex toss! Dijakovic catches his breath while Bate slowly stands. Fans rally up while Dijakvoic aims. Dijakovic grabs Bate, choke slam but Bate flips through! Bop, BANG! Underhooks, but Dijakovic powers out. Dijakovic fires off more strikes, but Bate rebounds, only for Dijakovic to discus boot him down! Cover, TWO!! Bate lives and Dijakovic grows frustrated.
Fans rally up again as Dijakovic stands. Dijakovic drags Bate up into the fireman’s carry, and he puts Bate on the top rope. Dijakovic throws clubbing forearms then climbs up to join Bate. He wants the superplex, but Bate holds on! Dijakovic clubs Bate more, but Bate fights back. Bate headbutts Dijakovic down, then sunset flips for a powerbomb, but Dijakovic lands on his feet!? SUPERKICK, Choke Slam Sit-out!! Cover, TWO!! Dijakovic can’t believe it, but he keeps moving to FLY! Direct hit from the towering Dijakovic! Dijakovic puts Bate in the ring, drags him back up, and lifts with the torture rack. But Bate gets Dijakovic’s bad arm! Bate slips out to TYLER DRIVER ’97!! Cover, Bate wins!!
Winner: Tyler Bate, by pinfall; advances to the semifinals
Bate conquers the Croatian colossus! Will Bate make another amazing tournament run to become a #1 contender?
Quarterfinals – Velveteen Dream VS Humberto Carrillo!
The Patrick Clark Experience toughed it out against Tony Nese while Ultimo Ninja managed to get past Gibson. Who will get past the other and head for the semifinals?
The bell rings and fans are still hot behind “Velveteen! Velveteen!” Dream swivels his hips as he takes his shirt off again. The bell rings and Dream circles with Carrillo. They tie up and Dream gets the arm. Dream wrenches Carrillo to a wristlock and he swivels his hips again. Carrillo handsprings through to a reversal, but Dream rolls, only for Carrillo to wrangle him down. Fans rally up and Dream rolls around again to handspring and reverse to a headlock. Carrillo powers out but Dream runs him over. Dream poses but Carrillo kips up. Dream shoves but so does Carrillo. Carrillo gets Dream to take his headband off. The two circle again, and Carrillo catches the punch, only for Dream to kick low. Dream whips but Carrillo goes up and over and shows off his agility. Carrillo arm-drags and dropkicks Dream, then acrobatically arm-drags him out of the ring!
Fans fire up as Carrillo builds speed. Carrillo slides and Dream ducks. Dream pops Carrillo to the apron but gets a mule kick. Carrillo builds speed but Dream runs him over! Dream drags Carrillo up and bumps him off buckles. Dream SLAPS Carrillo then hops up top. Fans fire up for the hip swivel, and Dream drops Carrillo with ax handles. Dream drags Carrillo up again for a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! Dream keeps his cool as he swivels those hips over Carrillo. Dream puts Carrillo in a chinlock and thrashes him about. Carrillo endures while fans chant for Dream. Carrillo powers his way up and out but Dream clubs him down. Dream drops springboard stomps then covers, ONE! Dream is right back to the chinlock!
Carrillo gets up but Dream wrangles him back down. Carrillo endures while Dream taunts him with how fans love Dream so much more. Dream holds on but Carrillo pries his way out. Carrillo elbows back then runs, handspring but into a dropkick! Dream covers, TWO! Carrillo toughs it out and Dream is surprised. Dream stalks Carrillo, daring him to stand. Carrillo gets up and Dream snapmares him for another chinlock. They go around on the mat as fans rally up. Dream wrenches Carrillo’s neck but Carrillo endures. Fans start chanting for Humberto and it bothers Dream. The fans duel now and Carrillo powers up! But Dream slips out, only to run into a boot. Dream comes back but misses in the corner. Carrillo throws hands then whips, but Dream reverses, handspring back elbow! Carrillo keeps going, sunset flip but Dream rolls through. Dream kicks but Carrillo dodges and enziguris back!
Carrillo runs corner to corner but Dream puts him on the apron. Carrillo SLAPS and springboards but Dream trips him up! Dream climbs while Carrillo crashes and burns. Dream leaps but gets barriers! Carrillo DIVES! Carrillo puts Dream in quick, climbs up quick, and leaps for a missile dropkick! Fans fire up as Carrillo somersault moonsaults! Cover, TWO!! Dream survives but Carrillo keeps his cool. Carrillo runs but Dream puts him on the apron. Dream triangle dropkicks but misses! Carrillo gets himself to the corner and the top rope. Carrillo moonsaults, but into boots! Dream goes for the sidewinder but Carrillo pushes him away. Dream comes back with a boot and a SUPERKICK! Then the Sidewinder! Cover, TWO!! Carrillo shocks Dream, but Dream doesn’t stop.
Dream climbs up top, Purple Rain Maker misses!! Carrillo runs, handspring arm-drag! Cover, TWO! Carrillo grows frustrated but fans are loving this match. Carrillo puts Dream into a corner and says it’s over. He climbs up top, but Dream gets to the apron. Carrillo adjusts but Dream rocks him with an uppercut! Carrillo hits back, but Dream rocks him again. Dream climbs up to headbutt Carrillo, but Carrillo hits back. They fight with heavy hands but Carrillo gets the edge. Carrillo tosses Dream in, but Dream trips him up! Dream drags Carrillo out in the fireman’s, Dream Valley Driver! Cover, Dream wins!
Winner: Velveteen Dream, by pinfall; advances to the semifinals
Dream does it again in another thriller! Will Worlds Collide have an Experience all the way to the end?
Semifinals – Adam Cole VS Tyler Bate!
The entire semifinals are NXT USA VS NXT UK, and we start by pitting the inaugural NXT North American Champion against the inaugural WWE United Kingdom Champion! Both former champions want another go, but who proves they can still go and make it into the tournament’s final round?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up and Cole gets the wristlock. Bate rolls through then rolls and handsprings to reverse the wristlock. Bate wrenches but Cole rolls to reverse back. Cole wrenches but Bate works on his escape with a hook of the foot. Cole pushes Bate to the corner but backs off at 4, to hit his catchphrase, BAYBAY! Bate and Cole circle again and Bate headlocks. Cole powers out but Bate handsprings and arm-drags Cole around! Bate dropkicks Cole, too, and Cole bails out. Bate waits for Cole to return so Cole takes his time. Cole goes in but slides right out to frustrate Bate, but Bate grabs him by the ears! Cole enziguris Bate down! Fans cheer as Cole puts Bate back inside. Cole rains down rights on Bate but backs off at 4. He drags Bate up for a neckbreaker!
Cole puts Bate in a corner and stomps a mudhole in. Cole grinds his boot in but stops at 4. He drags Bate up to snapmare him for a knee to the back. Cole runs to put the chinlock on. Fans cheer as Cole wrenches and squeezes Bate’s neck. Bate endures and feeds off the fan rally. Bate stands and elbows out. He throws hands then runs, but into Cole’s back elbow! Cole asks if that’s the best Bate’s got. He toys with Bate and fans start to boo. Cole taunts Bate as being “pathetic”, but Bate throws haymakers. They brawl back and forth, and Bate gets the edge with his boxing blows. Bate throws and uppercuts Cole! Bate whips and back drops Cole! And hits a EuroUpper in the corner! Bate whips but Cole reverses, only to walk into the knee! Bate hops up, flying EuroUpper!
Fans fire up with Bate as he scoops Cole. Bate gives Cole an airplane spin! They go around and around, and Bate pops Cole up for the EuroUpper! Cover, TWO! Bate keeps his cool as he stands again. Bate brings Cole up but Cole jawbreakers back. Cole runs into the corner but Bate catches him! Cole fights but Bate still throws him overhead! Bate kips up and hits the standing shooting star! Cover, TWO! Cole survives and Bate is exhausted. Fans duel as both men slowly stir. Bate underhooks Cole but Cole drops down to block. Cole back drops but Bate lands on his feet. Cole scoops Bate but Bate fights out. Bate runs but into the bicycle boot! Ushigoroshi! Cover, TWO!! Bate survives and Cole can’t believe it!
Both men stand and Cole drags Bate back up. Cole suplexes but Bate counters to a cradle! TWO, and Bate enziguris Cole! Bate hurries up and deadlifts Cole in a German, but Cole fights out! Cole standing switches but Bate slips under. Bate ducks Cole’s enziguri to deadlift again, and still gets Cole over! Bridging cover, TWO! Bate kicks Cole from the mat, but Cole forearms back. Bate kicks, Cole forearms. Now Bate forearms and the two brawl to their feet. Bate gets an edge but Cole kicks a leg out. Cole throws hands down on Bate but Bate is a “Big Strong Boy!” They brawl more, and Bate fires off hands. Bate ducks the kick, Bop for BANG! Bate runs, rebounds, but into a SUPERKICK! Last Shot Brainbuster!! Last Shot SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO!? How?! Cole cannot believe his string of moves didn’t do it!
Fans duel again as Tyler slowly stirs. Cole looks down at Bate, and brings down the knee pad. Cole takes aim, runs, but Bate dodges. Bop, SUPERKICK! Rebound lariat! TYLER DRIVER ’97!! Cover, Bate wins!!
Winner: Tyler Bate, by pinfall; advances to the Worlds Collide Finals
Bate is on the doorstep of history! Will he again conquer a tournament to have his shot at a title?
Semifinals – Jordan Devlin VS Velveteen Dream!
The other NXT USA VS NXT UK match is here, and The Ace faces The Experience! Neither man has held gold in the WWE, but this tournament could change all that. Who meets Tyler Bate in the final round?
The bell rings and Dream circles with Devlin. Dream still has to take his frilled jacket shirt off but Dream tries to defend keeping it on. The referee insists, so Dream takes it off to reveal taped up ribs. Devlin likes the looks of those, even as Dream swivels his hips to say he’s not that in bad of shape. They go around and Devlin corners Dream. Fans cheer Dream on as he and Devlin tie up. Devlin gets the waistlock and uses it to hurt the ribs. Dream gets the ropes but Devlin backs off at 4. Devlin and Dream go again, and Devlin gets the wristlock. He reels Dream in for another waistlock, but Dream throws Devlin down to the mat.
Dream grinds Devlin with a headlock but Devlin works his way up. Devlin throws elbows into the ribs then powers out of the headlock, but Dream still runs him over. Dream runs but Devlin speeds things up. Dream catches Devlin in the firemans carry! Devlin slips out to a waistlock but Dream standing switches and dropkicks Devlin down! Devlin flounders out of the ring but Dream pursues. Dream throws a BIG haymaker then a big EuroUpper. Dream brings Devlin around to bump off barriers, then into the apron. He puts Devlin back in the ring at 8, and Dream springboards, but into the urenage! Standing moonsault, and Devlin mocks the Velveteen pose. Devlin grins as he looms over Dream. He drops ax handles but Dream punches back. Devlin stomps the bad ribs into the corner!
Devlin backs off at 4 but comes back to stand Dream up. Fans rally for Dream as Devlin rams his shoulder into Dream’s bad ribs. Dream shoves Devlin but Devlin rams him again. Devlin stalks Dream but Dream CHOPS back! Devlin kicks the bad ribs again, then rocks Dream with a EuroUpper. Dream falls and Devlin grinds his boots in. Devlin stomps at 4 and Dream sputters for air. Devlin again mocks the pose before coming back. Dream headbutts Devlin in the ribs, then again, and runs for a sunset flip. Devlin breaks the grip to drop a knee on the ribs! Cover, TWO! Devlin keeps on Dream with a seated abdominal stretch. Dream endures as fans rally up, but Devlin hammers away on those ribs. Dream moves around and gets up to hit Devlin back. Devlin hits another uppercut and Dream flops to the apron.
Devlin drags Dream back in and gives Dream a backbreaker! Cover, TWO! Devlin keeps on Dream with a chinlock, and digs his knee into Dream’s back. Dream endures and fans rally up again. Dream powers his way up but Devlin throws him down by his hair. Fans boo but Devlin doesn’t care. Devlin drags Dream up again for a heavy right! Devlin taunts Dream that he’s no Ace, but fans boo and jeer. Dream stands but Devlin decks him with another right. Devlin toys with Dream and brings him up for another right. Dream hits back! They brawl with heavy haymakers, and Dream gets an edge! Devlin kicks but Dream spins him around for a clothesline! Dream rallies and whips Devlin but Devlin reverses. Devlin runs into Dream’s boots! Dream springboards for ax handles!
Fans fire up as Dream brings Devlin up. Fireman’s carry but the bad ribs won’t let him. Dream SUPERKICKS Devlin instead! Cover, TWO! Dream forces himself back up and climbs to the top. Devlin goes after ropes but Dream saw that coming. Dream hops down but now they brawl through the ropes. Devlin shoulders then slingshots but Dream holds on for dear life! Dream punches Devlin away, then asai moonsaults to take him out! Fans fire up as Dream puts Devlin back in. Dream climbs again, flying crossbody! But Devlin rolls through to cover, TWO! Dream gets to a corner but Devlin runs in. Dream boots him but Devlin turns him around for a draping backstabber! Cover, TWO!! Dream survives but Devlin keeps on him. Ripcord but sunset flip, TWO! Devlin sits, TWO!
Dream trips Devlin, rolls through, and has the fireman’s carry! Devlin hits the ribs, then blocks the superkick, but walks into the sidewinder!! Cover, TWO!! Devlin lives but Dream is too tired to be frustrated. Fans rally as Dream drags himself back to a corner. Dream climbs again but Devlin gets away. Dream fetches him, but Devlin fireman’s carry! But now Dream slips out, only to walk into Devlin’s headbutt! Devlin ripcords to the saido suplex! Cover, TWO!? Dream survives and Devlin is beside himself! Fans love this match courtesy of “NXT! NXT!” Devlin drags Dream to a drop zone and climbs up. He moonsaults, but onto knees! Dream gets Devlin up, Dream Valley Driver! Dream keeps moving, climbs up again, and leaps for Purple Rain Maker! It hits, cover, Dream wins!
Winner: Velveteen Dream, by pinfall; advances to the Worlds Collide Finals
It’s #DreamOn! The finals will also be NXT USA VS NXT UK, which side wins it all?!
WWE Worlds Collide Finals – Tyler Bate VS Velveteen Dream!
This isn’t just the final match of the inaugural Worlds Collide Tournament, but this is also a rematch from way back in February 2018! But this time, a title shot is on the line! Who takes the whole tournament with this match?
The bell rings and we begin. They circle and fans cheer on “Both These Guys!” Dream and Bate tie up, Bate spins to a wristlock. Bate wrenches but Dream reverses. Dream wrenches but can’t quite swivel the hips right now. Bate rolls and rolls and gets away from Dream, and he swivels HIS hips! Dream slithers and slides out of the ring to give himself a breather. Bate waits as Dream returns, and they tie up. Bate gets a waistlock but Dream sprawls and spins out. They’re face to face as fans duel. Dream again slides out of the ring but Bate follows this time. They go back in the ring and Dream drops down to again stare Bate in the eye. Bate follows Dream again but Dream uppercuts him! Dream climbs fast and leaps, but into a big body shot!
Bate rams Dream to the corner and drives his shoulder into the rings. Bate snapmares and drops elbows, covers, TWO! Dream winces but Bate is on him for a seated abdominal stretch. Bate drives his elbow in while fans rally up. Dream endures the claw grip on the ribs. Fans continue to rally and Dream feeds off the energy. Dream gets up but now it’s a standing stretch. Bate even grapevines a leg so he puts more weight on Dream’s body. Bate drives in elbows but Dream grabs hair. Dream endures as Bate bounces, and he manages to hip toss out of the hold! Dream throws a haymaker but Bate headbutts the ribs. Bate headbutts the ribs again, then scoop slams Dream hard. Cover, TWO! Bate keeps his cool and rams Dream down with forearms into Dream’s back. Bate puts on a body scissor and Dream flails in pain!
Fans rally as Dream endures the squeeze. Dream makes it a cover, TWO and Bate still has the body scissors. Bate squeezes tight but Dream turns around. Dream manages to deadlift Bate up, pries him off and slams him down! Dream hurries to the corner, but his ribs are slowing him down. Bate trips Dream up and the ribs take the hit! Bate climbs and deadlifts Dream for a SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO! Dream survives but Bate keeps his cool. Fans rally as Bate rams knees into the ribs. Bate also drives elbows in, then just Penalty Kicks the ribs! Bate drags Dream up, German Suplex! Dream rolls off the cover but Bate stays on him with a rear bearhug.
Fans rally again as Dream gasps and flails. They stand, Dream elbows out. Bate elbows his back then shoves him for a headbutt to the ribs. Bate throws EuroUppers, then shoves Dream again for another headbutt. He keeps clubbing Dream, then shoves again, but Dream knees Bate away! Bate staggers about and Dream throws more haymakers. Dream kicks and punches Bate more, and starts rallying! Bate shoves Dream but Dream clotheslines him again! Dream whips and back drops Bate high! Dream runs into the corner for a splash, but Bate catches him! Bate carries Dream but Dream elbows out. Dream reels Bate in, but Bate slips out of the sidewinder, SUPERKICK! Famouser! Cover, TWO!! Bate lives and Dream is wincing even more. Dream forces himself to climb the top rope, leaps, but the elbow misses! Bate ghost pins, TWO!
Bate throws hands but Dream counter punches, only for Bate to rolling kick! But Dream comes back to roll through, Dream Valley Driver! Cover, TWO!! Bate survives but Dream is too tired to be frustrated. Fans rally up again and Dream drags Bate back into the fireman’s. Dream wants it again but his ribs are the enemy. Bate slips out, waistlocks, but Dream standing switches and shoves. Bate rebounds, lariat! Underhooks, Tyler Driver ’97!! Cover, TWO?! Dream survives on heart alone! Fans duel again as Bate drags Dream around by his legs. Bate wants a Boston Crab but Dream flails. Bate gets Dream turned over, and he sits down deep! Dream endures, but somehow powers up to crawl! Dream comes so close, and Bate even stands on his head! Bate stomps away and Dream almost fades out! The referee checks, but Dream comes to life!
Dream reaches but Bate pulls him away from ropes! Dream uses his last gas to turn and kick Bate away! Bate keeps holding on, but Dream reels him in for a package! TWO!! Fans know “This is Awesome!” and it’s still not over! Dream drags himself up with ropes while Bate slowly stirs. Dream waits for Bate to stand, superkick misses! Bop up, BANG to the ribs! But SUPERKICK from Dream! Dream underhooks but Bate huricanranas to deny the steal! Cover, TWO!! Dream escapes and fans hope these two “Fight Forever!” Bate and Dream slowly sit up while fans duel again. Bate runs but Dream throws him right out! Dream climbs up high, leaping ax handles! Dream puts Bate back in, climbs again, but Bate leaps for a headbutt! Bate’s stinging from that one, but he climbs up to join Dream.
They brawl, Dream hitting a swift back hand. Dream changes positions and climbs back up. Bate holds on and Dream’s ribs are again a problem. Bate hits the ribs then Bop for BANG! Underhooks on the top rope, but Dream back drops Bate down! Dream quickly turns around, PURPLE RAIN MAKER!! Cover, Dream wins!!
Winner: Velveteen Dream, by pinfall; Worlds Collide Tournament Champion
The Experience is the Iron Man as he wins with bad ribs! And he shows respect to Bate by raising his hand. They also shake hands, and Bate gives Dream the ring. Dream gets to challenge for a title of his choosing, which champion has an Experience in their future?
My Thoughts (as of 2PM EST):
A lot of great matches for the opening rounds and quarterfinals, but I have to say this: WHAT THE HELL, WWE?! You advertise this as a huge tournament, so important for everyone to see at 12 Noon EST, but you only keep it to two hours? You cut out the Battle Royal that would tell us where everyone ends up, in place of showing us where everyone ends up? And then you don’t even give us ALL the matches in the opening and quarters?! Where was Gibson VS Carrillo? Where is Devlin VS Gulak? This is one of the few times where I am legitimately and justifiably pissed off at WWE for how they do something. As stupid as it sounds, they better give us at least Gulak VS Devlin in the primetime special after that Battle Royal finally plays out for us.
My Score for this part: 7.9/10
My Thoughts (as of 10PM EST):
Now that we have everything and I’ve organized it as it should be, this Worlds Collide event is much better than how WWE chose to broadcast it. The battle royal wasn’t shocking since the morning stream gave away a lot, but it was still pretty fun to watch how the stories unfolded. We finally get Gibson VS Carrillo, which was a stellar opening round match. I can only assume someone in the WWE (Vince) made an executive decision to keep the best matches on the Network special because we fans need the incentive to watch it. That or Vince is a big fan of Carrillo and/or Gibson. It’d make sense given how Carrillo has been getting some great shine. We also finally get Gulak VS Devlin, which was apparently the first quarterfinal, and is itself a stellar match. I especially liked how it was Heel VS Heel and very gritty.
The semifinals were of course incredible matches all their own, but I was surprised that not one Cruiserweight made it that far. I’m not sure if Vince is at fault or if this really was because WWE power levels determined Gulak and the others weren’t strong enough to defeat the NXT/NXT UK stars. Either way, we got great matches out of Cole VS Bate and Dream VS Devlin. All outcomes for the finals would’ve made an instant classic, but it became rather clear with Dream’s bad ribs was a great story to make Dream the underdog against anyone. Giving us Face VS Face, fans would in theory be okay with either winner, but clearly fans were really happy to see Dream win. Sadly, leaks happen so it’s easy to find out who Dream challenges. Either way, Dream’s finally getting his due and that’s great.
My Final Score: 9/10
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Ain’t Nobody Safe!
After costing Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars looks to redeem himself by taking the NXT North American Championship from Myles Borne!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState; Myles wins and retains the title.
- EK Prosper &
Dorian Van DuxSean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright; Prosper & Legacy win. - Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons; Lizzy wins.
- Kelani Jordan VS Wren Sinclair w/ Kendal Grey; Kelani wins.
- Ricky Saints VS Shiloh Hill; Shiloh wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Robert Stone talks with Shawn Michaels & Matt Bloom.
The NXT General Manager is with the heads of NXT management and wants to get right to the point. Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, Fatal Influence, Sol Ruca, Blake Monroe, and even Ricky Saints, all called up to Raw and SmackDown to make an impact there. Those are big shoes to fill, though, and Stone’s phone has been blowing up from all the talent. But he thinks it is time for some fresh faces, maybe even from Evolve and LFG. Bloom says they have a great crop of international talent looking for their chance. HBK says they’ve done what NXT does, they’ve been through this before many times. Now, Stone can put names on cards, put pictures on the board, and continue to take calls.
Or… He can throw a stick of dynamite into the locker rooms and see who runs out. Stone likes that bold approach. Things are about to change drastically, but who will show up while the others blow up?
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState!
Speaking of, we just saw Myles overcome a member of DarkState when he defeated Dion Lennox, but admittedly, The Sugar Man muddied the waters on that. But will it be clear that Myles will #NeverBreak? Or can Saquon redeem himself by taking this title for himself?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if nobody’s safe!
The bell rings and Saquon runs up! Myles dodges then fires hands! The fans rally for Myles as he UPPERCUTS again and again! Saquon flounders, but then he YANKS Myles! Myles stops from hitting ropes, but Saquon gets around for the NECK JACKER! Myles goes to a corner, Saquon runs up again, but Myles dodges again! Saquon tumbles off buckles, and Myles kicks him low. Myles reels Saquon in for the X-PLEX! The fans rally as Myles then deadlift GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Saquon tumbles again while the fans fire up. Myles storms up but Saquon BOOTS him! Saquon runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Saquon bails out and DarkState regroups.
But wait! Myles goes AIR BORNE! Down go Saquon & Osiris while the fans fire up! Myles puts Saquon in, but Cutler drags him out! Myles ROCKS Cutler, then he CHOPS Saquon! Myles ROCKS and whips but Saquon avoids the dropkick! Saquon grins and runs up to RAM Myles! Saquon climbs up, he rains down fists, but Myles carries him away! Atomic drop! And LARIAT! Then a wrench and hook, but Saquon hooks the ropes! Saquon turns things around on Myles to backslide him onto ropes! A unique hotshot to say the least, and then Saquon goes up, out, around, and he YANKS Myles into the crossbar!
The fans boo but Saquon skins the cat. Myles sputters, Saquon WRECKS him with a dropkick! Saquon wants after Myles but the ref backs him off! Saquon says screw that, and he goes up onto the desk! Saquon soaks up the heat while NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Myles as he sputters, that crossbar he hit was exposed steel! Saquon still stands Myles up to SMACK him off the desk! Saquon drags Myles up and puts him in the ring for a KNEE DROP! Myles coughs and sputters again, but Saquon lines up another KNEE DROP! Saquon stalks Myles, brings him around, and JUMPING KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Myles toughs it out but Saquon stays focused. Saquon drags Myles up, kicks him to a corner, then stomps a mudhole into him! The ref counts, Saquon stops at 4, and Myles sputters as he leans against the ropes. Saquon storms up but Myles fires body shots!
Saquon CLUBS Myles , turns him, but Myles turns neckbreaker into O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Saquon has the legs to drag Myles under the ropes! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Myles again sputters and coughs while Saquon looms over him. Saquond rags Myles to a cover, TWO! Myles tough sit out but Saquon clamps on with a chinlock. Myles endures, fights around, but Saquon KNEES him in the back! Myles goes to the apron, Saquon storms up, and Saquon ROCKS Myles with a right! Saquon turns Myles around, CLUBS away on his chest, then stops as the ref counts. Myles RAMS into Saquon, and NXT returns to single picture as Myles slingshots to sunset flip!
The fans rally and even duel as Saquon flails to stay up! Saquon breaks free, but Myles avoids the knee drop! Saquon hurries to headlock but Myles powers up, out, then drops down. Saquon hurdles over the backdrop, but turns around into a HIP TOSS! Myles still coughs, and Saquon UPPERCUTS him! Saquon KNEES Myles in the back and Myles is on the ropes! Saquon runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Then slingshot LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Saquon clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Myles down. The fans rally while Dion coaches Saquon on the squeeze. Myles fights up, but Saquon wrangles him again! Saquon adds a top wristlock into the hold!
The fans rally again and Myles fights back up. Myles fires body shots, then he runs up in the corner, but Saquon puts him up top! Saquon ENZIGIRIS, then mocks the fans cheering Myles. Saquon climbs up, he neck wrenches Myles, then goes to the very top! The fans rally as Saquon stands Myles up for a SUPER DUPER- CROSSBODY COUNTER!! Cover, TWO!! Saquon survives Myles turning this around and the fans fire up! The fans rally as both men rise, and Myles hobbles his way over to Saquon. But Saquon fights the dragon sleeper to victory roll! TWO, Myles has it, TWO! DROP- NO! Saquon blocks the kick, but Myles twists for a cradle, TWO!
Saquon hits a headlock takeover, Myles headscissors, but Saquon pushes to a jackknife bridge, TWO as Myles bridges up! Myles spins things to a backslide, TWO! Myles reels Saquon in, dodges the lariat, but Saquon UP KICKS while he skins the cat! But Myles DROPKICKS a mile high! The fans fire up as Saquon flops down! The fans fire up as Myles LARIATS again and again! Then EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Myles is all fire dup, kick and FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, and now Dion gets on the apron! Myles swings on him but Dion gets back. Saquon clinches, EXPLODING NORTHERN LIGHTS!
Saquon rolls through to basement DROPKICK! Myles tumbles out, but DarkState argues with the ref? Saquon isn’t sure why, but that’s because Dion has a chair! Saquon shouts at him, “What’re you doing?! I’m trying to win!” The ref spots them both with the chair, and then Myles SHOVES Saquon into Dion! Then BACKDROP for Saquon! Myles SHOVES Dion into the steel steps! Myles slingshots for a BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, Myles wins!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Just as Saquon tried last week, Dion tried to put the fix in, and it all backfires! What is it going to take for DarkState to get back on the same page? As for Myles, Evolve’s Tristan Angels is here! And he tells Myles congratulations on another successful defense. It truly is very impressive. Now, if you’d allow him to introduce himself, he is Mr. England, Tristan Angels! The fans boo but he tells them, “Order, order! Do not let my good looks have you fooled. For I am here today as a courtesy to let you and all these people know that you will be seeing much, much more of Tristan Angels on NXT from here on out!”
Angels lives- OH NO, KAM HENDRIX ATTACKS! The fans boo as Kam gives Myles the KAMERA SHOT! Kam says he is about that action! NXT is now HIS show, because it’s showtime! Well, the opening left by the call-ups is already being filled, but who will prove they’re not just ready to Evolve, but to reign?
Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey talk backstage.
The Women’s Speed Champion says first it was Kali Armstrong and Lizzy Rain, and now there’s Tristan Angels and Kam Hendrix! It’s all happening so fast! Kendal says yeah, but good thing for Wren is she’s built for Speed, right? Incoming new talents and she’s no longer the new kid on the block anymore. Kelani Jordan walks in and Kendal asks if she’s good. No, she’s not good. She’s staring at someone who got a two-part Chronicle when she doesn’t deserve it, and someone who has had multiple shots at THE NXT Women’s Championship when Lani hasn’t even gotten one! Not to mention, LANI tapped out Lola Vice, something not even Kendal could do. Lani is the one to beat!
Kendal asks about what happened when she faced Lola again. Oh, that’s right! Lani’s ass got knocked out in the Underground! Even though Kendal didn’t win at Stand & Deliver, she also didn’t get pinned, so she deserves her shot at Lola. Lani sighs and says oh, Wren, clueless as always. They both need to realize there are no such things as friends in NXT! Kendal will turn on Wren just like Charlie did. Oh? How about instead of worrying about the NXT Women’s Champion, you worry about this women’s champion? Lani says okay, they can face off, and Wren doesn’t even have to put up the title. Lani will settle for embarrassing Wren in front of Kendal, who better be ringside to watch.
Lani leaves, Kendal says Lani is just crazy. But will the Standout stand tall over Wren as she aims for Lola?
Tony D’Angelo is here!
The fans cheer as THE NXT Champion makes his way to the ring, stoic and stone faced as usual. He already has a mic to say, “Now the more this place changes, the more it stays the same. And there’s only one thing that’s for certain in NXT, and that’s competitors, they come and go. But ever since I got into this building, I have been the constant. And now that I have this title, there isn’t a man on this roster who is tough enough to kick me off of this mountain!” The fans cheer for that, and Tony says that includes whoever sent him the little box last week. Some fans already ask, “What’s in the box~?!”
Tony says there are competitors from LFG and Evolve jumping Myles Borne, European talents stepping up, Keanu Carver side-eyeing him, but Tony’s more curious about that box. Now Tony ain’t stupid, he knows that wasn’t a gift. That was a warning. Wait! The lights go out! Then a blacklight turns out, and from the stage, a man in a hooded jacket walks down the ramp. The man steps into the ring, and the fans chant “EVIL! EVIL!” The man hands Tony a scroll, then reveals, it IS the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Evil! The scroll is actually a shirt, and on it is simply the kanji for war. Evil has made his declaration, but when and where will these two battle?
But wait, someone else is trying a sneak attack! Tony is quick to dodge, but then that man clinches and BELLY2BELLY! WAIT! That’s Tavion Heights! Tavion says he ain’t asking no more, he’s taking! He is after everything he deserves, and he deserves it all! But hold on, someone is adding insult to injury! MOONSAULT off the top rope! The fans here know him, but will the entire WWE Universe soon learn what is going on?
Shiloh Hill & Tatum Paxley are… somewhere in the woods…
And they’re looking down in a grave they dug. Tatum says, “Here lies the final resting ground for Blake Monroe here in NXT. May the cold darkness engulf her glamorous and narcissistic ways.” Shiloh likes those last words. Tatum says she didn’t want to do it, but Blake made her! Tatum had to end it! At least now they don’t have to hear Blake’s voice. Well, they don’t call it soundproof foam for nothing. RIGHT, BLAKE?! HAHA! But seriously, hopefully Blake’s soul finds peace wherever it winds up. Tatum says in a funny way, she does, too. It’s just… She feels like something comes over her when it comes to this title. Like she goes into survival mode.
Shiloh sits with Tatum and says that makes sense. Sometimes, when we work so hard for things, it feels like they become part of us. And when that thing is threatened, it feels like you’re threatened. Plus, Tatum is the kind of person who forms really strong attachments to things and people. That’s what makes her so fun to be around. Tatum says she never thought of it like that. She’ll figure it out later, but as for Shiloh, he has a big match with Saints! Yeah, he’s so excited! Biggest moment of his life! He’s watched every Ricky Saints match the past six months, even made a simulator to study how Saints strings his moves together. Wow, so cool!
Yeah, but it’s sad, though. It got super realistic, and now the virtual Ricky is a little lonely… But at least now, Shiloh knows what to do to win. But speaking of, he’d love to enjoy this scene… Tatum understands, he can go. Shiloh will kill it. No offense to the deceased here. Tatum says she’ll rest here a bit first. Tatum reclines back, holding her title tight. Will anyone ever stop #TuesdayAddams and her reign? Will #ToothlessAggression give the Absolute a proper sendoff before Saints goes to SmackDown?
EK Prosper & Dorian Van Dux VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
The Disrespectfully Athletic was definitely disrespected when the entirety of Birthright made sure Lexis King would reign as WWE Speed Champion. And the Muscles from Brussels stepped up to help EK step up to these entitled brats in a 2v2 situation. But before the match, the Drama King himself gets a mic so he can speak. “Hey, there’s no such thing as a slow news day when you are the Fastest Man Alive! And I do have some news to share with y’all, some terrible, terrible news. And y’know, I just wanted to come out here and cheer on my brothers, because they were gonna put on a tag team classic that only generational talent can do.
“But unfortunately for EK, he’s gonna have to prosper all on his own tonight! Because his Belgian bud suffered from a little accident.” They cue up footage, and it was Arianna Grace selfie video vlogging BIRTHRIGHT BEATING DVD UP! Oh no~! The fans boo as they don’t even try to hide what they did! EK makes his entrance and he rushes the ring! EK dodges Lexis, SUPERKICKS Stacks, fires hands on Charlie & Uriah, then SUPERKICKS Lexis! But it’s still a numbers game! WAIT! Sean Legacy is here! #SuperSean rushes the ring to throw hands on Birthright! Things are evening out now, and they TOSS Birthright out! Then they SLIDE Stacks onto the pile!
The fans fire up as legacy is 100% and ready to roll! The ref slides in, and as they say, card subject to change! Birthright is riled up so they’re more than willing to take this fight! Will Prosper & Legacy make sure Birthright gets what they deserve?
EK Prosper & Sean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
Stacks rushes in, the bell rings, and Sean dodges to headlock. Stacks powers up and out, Legacy rolls through the hip toss, then trips Stacks up for a DOUBLE STOMP! And DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Legacy and he whips Stacks to ropes. Uriah sneaks the tag, Stacks sunset flips but Legacy stays up. But then Legacy lets himself roll back to avoid Uriah’s lariat! Legacy blocks Uriah’s kick, hands it to Stacks, then he SUPERKICKS Stacks! Then a GERMAN SUPLEX for Uriah! The fans fire up as Legacy stands Uriah up, CHOPS him, and CHOPS again! Uriah sputters but Legacy snapmares for a KICK to the back! Cover, TWO!
Legacy keeps Uriah from his corner, brings him over to EK and EK tags in. EK goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Uriah on the back! The fans fire up as EK headlocks but Uriah powers out. Stacks tags in, they drop down and hurdle, but EK ducks the double lariat to NO HAND HANDSPRING! Birthright dodges, but EK comes back to DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with EK, and he runs up on Uriah. Uriah puts him on the apron, Stacks trips EK up, and EK hits apron! Uriah BLASTS legacy , then he DIVES! Down goes EK, and then Stacks PLANCHAS! The fans boo but Birthright proves they can fly! They also stand tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as the fans rally for Legacy, but Uriah drags him up. Uriah stomps Legacy back down, kicks him around, and talks trash while he does. Uriah then stands Legacy up to CHOP! Uriah runs up, Legacy puts him on the apron, but Uriah ROCKS him! Uriah goes up but Legacy GAMANGIRIS! The fans rally as Legacy climbs, but Uriah fires body shots! Uriah goes up, calls his shot, but Legacy SUPER BACKDROPS him! Then QUEBRADA into the SAVING GRACE! Both men are down but the fans fire up again! Legacy and Uriah crawl, hot tags to Stacks and EK! The fans fire up as Prosper somersaults to NECKBREAKER DROP Stacks!
EK dodges Uriah to ENZIGIRI! Then he runs up on Stacks, blocks a boot, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as EK wrenches Uriah, kicks off Stacks, TORNADO DDT on Uriah! EK gets moving, springboard to DOUBLE QUEBRADA! Then a MICHINOKU DRIVER on Stacks! Uriah SUPERKICKS the cover apart! Legacy BOOTS Uriah! Stacks ENZIGIRIS Legacy! Stacks catches EK to a waistlock, they go to the ropes, and Uriah tags in before EK can buck the O’Conner! Stacks sends EK back into the corner for a GAMANGIRI! Then FLATLINER! Uriah is up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Legacy DOUBLE STOMPS it apart!
The fans fire up but Stacks is on Legacy! “This is Awesome!” as Stacks whips but Legacy stops himself. Legacy DUMPS Stacks out, then runs up on Uriah. Uriah dodges to SUPERKICK! Legacy tumbles out, Uriah builds speed, but Legacy is back! Stacks tags in before the SPANISH FLY! EK SHINING WIZARDS Stacks! EK then goes up, up, and Legacy tags in! MOONSAULT onto Stacks! Legacy hauls Stacks up, for SHAMBLES!! Cover, Legacy & Prosper win!
Winners: EK Prosper & Sean Legacy, by pinfall
But then Birthright attacks, the sore losers! The fans boo but it is a 4v2 mugging! Lexis has them set EK up while Stacks holds Legacy back. Lexis throws hands, but wait! TATE WILDER is here?! And he goes up, up, and away with a DOUBLE MISSLE DROPKICK! The Modern Day Cowboy then SLINGBLADES Lexis! Wilder fires off hands, then he TOSSES Stacks! Legacy has Dempsey while Wilder DOUBLE SHOOTING STAR ATTACKS Birthright on the outside! Legacy TOSSES Dempsey, Lexis scrambles around, and security rushes out here before this gets any wilder than it already is! But has Birthright found out they can’t just do what they want when they want?
The women’s locker room is buzzing.
Thea Hail wonders with all the faces we’re seeing for the men, and with Fatal Influence on SmackDown, will some new ladies show up? Jaida Parker says NXT is literally anyone’s for the taking, so who knows. Meanwhile, Kali Armstrong walks in and asks why everyone’s worried. Jaida says they’re not worried, they’re just unsure. Kali says oh, Jaida Parker is scared of a little competition. What was that? Kali says Jaida is scared! Oh, okay, that’s what Jaida thought she said. But Jaida ain’t ever scared, so Kali better tread lightly. Or what?! Thea says she wouldn’t do that, Kali. Uh, ain’t nobody asked you!
Kali says that’s the problem with the NXT Women’s Division. Kali is gonna be THE difference maker up in here! And if that has to start with checking Jaida, then so be it. Jaida says okay, we’re having none of that. Jaida stands up, Kali steps up, but the rest of the women step in so this doesn’t get physical. But to the point, with all this change, who pulls ahead as the new alpha female of NXT?
Shawn Michaels speaks.
“WWE NXT will soon be available in one place. NXT PLEs will air exclusively on CW starting this summer. All your favorite NXT superstars, the heart pounding action, will be available in one place, and that is only right here on the CW.” HBK drops a big news bomb, but how hot will this summer be now that the CW IS N X T?
Robert Stone talks with Tate Wilder backstage.
Suit Man Stone tells Tate he is “throwing caution to the wind, you look fired up.” They shake hands as Wilder says heck yeah, he’s fired up! Time to let him loose! Then welcome to NXT. Wilder heads out, Lola steps in, and Lola says if Izzi Dame wants to play games, them Lola is about to knock her ass out! The NXT Women’s Champion goes right to gorilla and makes her entrance! The fans cheer as the Mayor of Vice City goes right to the ring, grabs a mic, and tells Izzi, “Last week, you said The Culling was always two steps ahead. You blindsided me, and you think you did your big one. You think you had your moment.”
But Izzi, Lola feels sorry for you! Because Izzi can’t do anything on her own, and the moment she does, she is getting knocked out! Lola is here in this ring, no waiting, no hiding, and she wants Izzi to come out here so everyone can see what Lola’s about to do to her! The fans cheer, and Lola says she already told us she was gonna be the realest champion this place has ever seen! No excuses, just a straight up fight! So Izzi, mama, show her what you got! But Shawn Spears responds on the tron. “Hola, Lola. You really didn’t think this through, did you? Especially after what happened last week. But listen, champ, some free advice.
“If you’re looking to hang on to your NXT Women’s Championship, then you need to stay one step ahead, just like The Culling always is. One. Step. Ahead.” And yes, The Culling is now in the ring behind Lola! Lola says oh, looks like they got her again. Or did they? MR. IGUANA slides out from under the ring, La Yesca in mouth! The fans fire up as Iguana SMACKS Niko with Yesca, then throws her to Izzi! Izzi freaks out while Lola SOBATS Niko! Then SUPERKICK! Iguana RANAS Niko while Lola ROUNDHOUSES Izzi! The Culling is scurrying away as THE AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions are here! Will this dynamic duo teach The Culling a thing or two?
DarkState regroups.
Osiris tries to keep Dion calm, but Saquon is heated. What were they doing?! Is this what Dion wanted? Dion must be real happy now, huh? Dion says no, he was genuinely trying to help out. Saquon says he didn’t need it, fool! Just cuz Dion couldn’t get the job done last week… Oh, now Saquon’s making this personal? Saquon can’t seriously believe Dion would cost him gold on purpose! Saquon says he doesn’t know what to believe, Dion has been acting real weird as of late! Dion says don’t act like Dion never put Saquon on game. Dion gave Saquon HIS tag title, didn’t he? Oh, yeah, a participation trophy, real nice!
Cutler shouts at them both to shut up! They did it Dion’s way, they did it Saquon’s way, and it didn’t work out! Just give it up! Osiris says Dion & Saquon need to get their heads out their asses, that’s why they’re dropping the ball. Now, here’s a new plan. The first gold was tag gold, so let’s go get that back. Cutler & Osiris head out, Dion & Saquon cool off. Will starting from square one be just the thing for DarkState to survive?
Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons!
The newest star of NXT and the lover of all things heavy metal makes her entrance as she says, “Scream for me, NXT! Lizzy Rain is bringing heavy metal tonight! And the world is about to find out that Lizzy Rain and heavy metal will never, ever DIE!” The fans cheer the rock ‘n’ roll, but Lizzy is going up against #BigKatKita and her love of hip hop. Will this battle of the genres turn out alright for Lizzy? Or will she fail to top the charts in her debut?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally as the two tie up, go around, and Lyons KNEES low. Lyons THROWS Lizzy by her hair, then swaggers, only for Lizzy to kip up! The fans cheer as Lizzy dodges then THROWS Lyons by her mane! Lizzy runs up to CHOP, then she reels Lyons in. Lyons fights the suplex wrench and BODY BLOW! Lizzy dodges the lariat to springboard and BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up as Lizzy ELBOWS in the corner, then goes up, up, and BOOTS! Lizzy leaps, but Lyons catches her! Lyons grins, swings, and SLAMS Lizzy down! Lizzy sputters, Lyons roars, HEEL KICK!! Lyons rains down forearms!
The fans are torn but then Lyons YAM SLAMS! Lizzy sputters away but the fans rally up. Lyons runs in at the corner, JUMP PUNCH! Lyons then tells Lizzy that if she wants to head bang, let’s head bang! Lyons dribbles Lizzy’s head off buckles! The ref counts, Lyons mocks the rockstar, but Lizzy CHOPS! Lyons BODY BLOWS, then she SCRAPES Lizzy’s face off ropes! The fans cheer, “Make It Rain!” Lyons says shut up! But Lizzy CHOPS Lyons’ leg! Lyons CHOPS Lizzy, KICKS her down, then covers, TWO! Lyons is frustrated but she clamps on with a half nelson, then the COBRA CLUTCH! The fans rally as Lizzy endures.
Lizzy fights up, but Lyons ripcords. Lyons swings but Lizzy ducks, to then BOOT Lyons away! Lizzy ducks a heel kick, but then so does Lyons! But Lizzy comes back with the ROUNDHOUSE! Lyons sputters and flounders, but Lizzy LARIATS! And LARIATS! Then the Matrix bridge for the CUTTER! The fans fire up with Lizzy, and she’s ready to rock! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Fans chant along, “MAKE, IT, RAIN!” MACHINE GUN CHOPS!! Lizzy then fireman’s carries, but Lyons fights free! THRUST KICK! Lizzy staggers, Lyons scoops, and MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally for Lizzy but Lyons drags her to a drop zone. Lyons stomps Lizzy, then she goes up the corner. VADER BOMB FLOPS as Lizzy moves! The fans fire up again, and Lizzy goes up and over, somersaults, then LEAPING HEADBUTTS! Now that’s head banging! Lizzy fires up again, then runs up, THUNDER STRUCK!! Cover, Lizzy wins!
Winner: Lizzy Rain, by pinfall
Lizzy rocked the house and the fans are loving it! But will it be long before Lizzy reigns in NXT?
Myles Borne and Tavion Heights talk backstage.
Myles asks what the heck was that! Which part? Myles getting dropped by Kam Hendrix or Tavion dropping Tony D? Myles says he will handle Kam, but he wants to know why Tavion attacked Tony. Uh, that’s Tavion getting his opportunity! That’s him kicking down the door. But that’s not like Tavion. Oh, so Tavion can’t shine with Myles? The spotlight ain’t big enough for the both of them? As if it wasn’t exactly the same thing Myles did to Ethan. But no, now that Myles has a title, he’s gonna act different. Myles says let’s not do that. What he’s saying is, that caught him by surprise. But Tavion is right, NXT is prime for the taking. There are guys coming from all over!
Like that Tristan Angels guy, Kam Hendrix, and that big guy hitting a moonsault! Tavion says add him to the list, champ. Tavion heads out, but Keanu steps in. Keanu says he told Tony, and now he tells Myles, this place is full of sharks, and they’re circling. And you are looking at the Great White. Keanu heads back out, will Myles have to watch his back from now on?
Vanity Project meets up backstage.
Jackson Drake says, “Beep, beep, beep, beep, birthday alert!” Drake pats Ricky Smokes on the shoulder and Smokes says thanks, guys. But just so they know, Drake says things are looking up. And not just cuz Miss Micah’s tall, heh heh. Brad Baylor says yeah, the reality of it is, NXT is changing. Everyone knows Smokes & Brad have the tag division on lock, so now it is Drake’s chance to stand out. For real! New people jumping railings, out of the sky, dudes offering gifts for title shots?! What?! Drake says now he has Micah. Ever since last week, he just feels he’s on top of the world! No one can touch them! He can take on anything! He’s in there like swimwear!
But then Jasper Troy steps in. The MonStar says, “Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk. Jackson, you’ve got a wide mouth, but not much to show for it. Luckily, your boys have these tag titles. You’re focused on dating apps, you should be focused on gold.” Drake asks what Troy just said, and Troy says someone just got rage baited. If he wants a date so bad, Drake VS Troy in the ring, next week. Troy leaves, Swipe Right says chill. But will Dr. Thirst be able to take a bite out of big bad Troy? Or will Drake be the one facing heartbreak while Troy heads for a title?
Kelani Jordan VS Wren Sinclair w/ Kendal Grey!
The Standout continues to mouth off, but she’s also ready to throw down! Will she score a win on the WWE Women’s Speed Champion? Or will the #WrenQCC prove they’re ready for bigger and better?
NXT returns as Wren makes her entrance, Kendal following. The bell rings and the two tie up, Lani waistlocks and SLAMS Wren down, then floats all over her. Lani rear mounts, then talks trash by saying she knows how to wrestle, too. They tie up again, but now Wren waistlocks. Wren half nelsons Lani, spins her, but Lani powers out of the cravat. Lani runs up, goes for a roll-up, but Wren sits on it! TWO and Lani sunset flips it! TWO and Wren sits on the cover, ONE! Wren runs back up but into a shove! Lani talks trash, but Wren TACKLES Lani! Wren then turns Lani over, hooks up the legs, and scissors a leg for a modified toehold!
The fans rally as Lani endures, but Lani reaches back to headlock. Wren slips free to hammerlock, but Lani fights to her feet. Lani ELBOWS free, then headlocks. Lani hits the takeover, but Wren powers her way tot he headscissors. The fans rally but Lani kips up, only for Wren to wrangle her back down! Lani kips free again, cartwheels, but ends up back in the headscissor hold! Lani kips up again, but is brought right back down! Lani flips over, has Wren’s leg, but Wren floats to a headlock. Lani fights up again, powers out, but Wren RUNS her over! Things keep moving, Lani drops down then hurdles over, only for Wren to catch Lani to a cover, TWO! Lani has Wren again, TWO!
Both women scramble up, Lani dodges to slingshot arm-drag! Wren staggers up into a DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Lani is frustrated, but she brings Wren up to CLUB her down! And CLUB her again! Lani bumps Wren off buckles, stomps a mudhole in, but the ref counts. Lani stops at 4 and Kendal coaches Wren. Lani storms back up but Wren BODY BLOWS! Lani CLUBS Wren down for that, then stands her up. Lani goes to buckle bump but Wren blocks! Wren ELBOWS Lani, then whips Lani to ropes. Lani reverses, Wren RUNS her over, then things keep moving! Basement BULLDOG! Cover, TWO!
Lani stays in this but Wren stays focused. The fans rally as Wren runs up in the corner, but Lani dodges! Lani comes back, but she blocks boots to put Wren int he ropes! Lani CLUBS Wren, then goes up, but Wren avoids the guillotine leg drop! Wren ROCKS Lani, then SOBATS! Lani tumbles to the floor, Wren takes aim, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up for Wren but she hobbles as she stands back up. Wren says she’s fine but we’ll see, as NXT goes picture in picture.
Wren hobbles after Lani, drags her up, and puts her in the ring. Wren rolls in, then runs to tilt-o-whirl and IRON OCTOPUS! Lani endures as Wren pulls on the arm! Lani manages to power her way through and dump Wren, but Wren sunset flips it! TWO, and Lani goes to a corner. Wren storms up, whips corner to corner, but Lani reverses. Wren goes up, but Lani blocks the over to THROW Wren down! Wren writhes and clutches her knee, but Lani pushes her down. Lani stomps away on the bad leg, then DDTS the foot! Wren writhes more but Lani steps on her leg. Lani puts Wren’s leg on the ropes to stand on it again!
The ref counts, Lani stops at 4, then stalks Wren. Lani drags Wren around, hooks the leg up, and SNAP LOCKS it! Wren writhes again but Lani just soaks up the heat. Lani drags Wren around, steps through, and has a standing toehold! Lani endures, keeps her shoulders up, and Kendal coaches her. Wren moves around, kicks at Lani with the free leg, and kicks her way free! Lani hurries back but Wren BODY BLOWS! And BODY BLOWS! And BODY BLOWS again! Lani sputters but Wren whips her to ropes. Lani reverses to kick the bad leg out! Lani then drags Wren back up for a SHIN BREAKER! Wren falls and writhes while Lani soaks up more heat.
Lani drags Wren, snapmares, and she twists the bad leg. Wren endures as she moves around again, and NXT returns to single picture. Lani keeps on the toehold but Wren kicks and kicks and kicks free again! Wren then catches Lani to a cradle, TWO! Lani pulls Wren’s hair, lifts, but Wren sunset flips! TWO, and Lani CHOP BLOCKS the leg! Wren writhes again but Lani doesn’t stop. Lani steps over on the bad leg, but Wren BOOTS her out of the ring! Wren hobbles but Lani is back! Wren jumps the chop block to CHOP Lani! And CHOP again! The fans fire up as Wren DOUBLE CHOPS! And LARIATS! Then she dodges a shot to LARIAT Lani again!
The fans fire up with Wren as she shakes the bad leg out. Wren runs up in the corner to SPLASH! Then BUTTERFLY PLEX! Cover, TWO! Lani survives but the fans cheer on “WREN Q C C! WREN Q C C!” Wren underhooks again but Lani blocks! Lani wrenches out, kicks the bad leg, then brings Wren up again. Lani wrenches and fireman’s carries, but Wren slips free! O’Conner Roll, TWO! Wren flounders but Lani runs up! Wren DUMPS Lani to the apron! Lani KICKS the bad leg again! The fans boo but Lani slingshots for the CUTTER! Wren sputters but Lani goes up the corner! Lani aims for the FROG SPLASH but onto knees! Cover, TWO!
Lani survives the turnaround but Wren hurries to get the arm! FINAL WRENCH!! But Wren’s bad leg won’t let her bridge! Lani is up, and she wrenches Wren into the ANGLE SLAM! Then Lani puts Wren in the drop zone for her ONE OF A KIND SAULT! Cover, Lani wins!
Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall
The Standout took advantage of Wren having one leg to stand on, and now she stands tall. Will Lani make it clear that she gets next when it comes to the title opportunities?
Zaria speaks.
Looking at the burning wreckage that was Sol Ruca’s ship, “Much like a wave, you were a thing of beauty from a distance. But up close, you were drowning me until I finally opened my eyes and remembered who I am.” The vision of Sol fades dithers away, and Zaria says she doesn’t make compromises, she doesn’t let anyone extinguish her. She burned through the tide until Sol was evaporated. And now that Sol is gone, all she sees is the path forward. Zaria will scorch everyone and everything in her way! The Agent of Change is ready to change the landscape, but will she truly shape NXT in her image?
Ricky Saints VS Shiloh Hill!
While the Absolute is already advertised for SmackDown, he has a score to settle here in NXT. Granted, Ricky’s been the one talking down to Shiloh, and was the one who wanted to tip the scales in Ethan Page’s favor against Tony D, only for Shiloh to stand up to him. Will Saints get one last win on his way out? Or will NXT now belong to #ToothlessAggression?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, but then Saints CLUBS Shiloh while he’s not looking! Saints fires off, then CHOPS and ROCKS Shiloh in the corner. Saints stomps away, but he stops as the ref counts. The fans rally for Shiloh and he fires hands! Saints KNEES low, bumps Shiloh off buckles, but then Shiloh turns things around! DOUBLE CHOP! Saints is stinging but Shiloh whips. Saints reverses and ELBOWS Shiloh down! Saints stomps Shiloh, drags him up, and ELBOWS him! Saints brings Shiloh up but Shiloh fires body shots and haymakers! Shiloh blocks a kick, ducks the enzigiri, and he deadlifts Saints onto the ropes!
Shiloh CLUBS away on Saints’ back, then he winds up to DOUBLE CHOP! The fans cheer as Shiloh KNEE LIFTS Saints to the floor! Shiloh goes out after Saints, brings him up, and CLUBS him again. Shiloh whips but Saints tiger feints on the apron to kick Shiloh down! Saints strikes a pose, but Shiloh crawls under the ring! Saints goes to fetch Shiloh, stomps at him, but then yanks out… a dummy?! Shiloh made a double of himself, and Shiloh CANNONBALLS from the steps! The fans fire up for the unorthodox genius, and he shakes hands with his dummy. Shiloh cradles and dances with his dummy while NXT goes picture in picture.
Shiloh carries his dummy, perhaps nicknamed “Jason” given the mask it wears, and sits it on the barriers. Shiloh goes back for Saints, brings him up, and whips him at the ring again. Saints rolls in, staggers to his feet, and Shiloh scoops to SLAM! Then FIST DROP! Saints scrambles away, Shiloh runs up, but Saints FLAPJACK HOTSHOTS Shiloh down! Saints rains down fists fast, but stops so he can bring Shiloh up. Saints bumps Shiloh off buckles, CLUBS away, then ROCKS Shiloh with a forearm. The ref counts again but Saints snapmares Shiloh down for a JUMP KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!
Saints is frustrated but he CLUBS Shiloh again. And ROCKS him with another forearm. Shiloh slumps against the ropes but Saints brings him to the corner. Shiloh fires back with body shots and haymakers, and he backs Saints down. Shiloh whips, Saints reverses, and Shiloh hits buckles! Saints hurries to stomp away on Shiloh in the corner! The ref counts, Saints stops, and he again snapmares Shiloh. Saints KICKS Shiloh in the back, then grabs the arms for a motorcycle stretch! Shiloh endures, reaches out, and fights up to his feet. Shiloh RAMS Saints into a corner, then fires off body shots! Shiloh RAMS into Saints, then whips corner to corner.
Shiloh runs up, but Saints dodges! Shiloh hits buckles again, and Saints runs to DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Shiloh survives but saints stays on him. They throw hands as NXT returns to single picture, and the fans rally behind Shiloh. Shiloh ROCKS and whips Saints, but Saints crossbodies, only for Shiloh to catch him! But Saints makes it a DDT! Cover, TWO! Shiloh survives and Saints grows frustrated. The fans rally up while Saints scuffs Shiloh. Saints kicks Shiloh, but Shiloh rises up. Saints reels Shiloh in, REVOLUTION- NO, Shiloh powers out of the DDT, then scoops to POWERSLAM! Both men are down but the fans fire up!
Shiloh rises up, Saints ROCKS him, but Shiloh just roars! the fans fire upas Shiloh DECKS Saints, DECKS him again, then scoops and DROPS him! Whip and scoop, TILT-O-WHIRL SLAM! Cover, TWO! Saints survives but Shiloh drags him up. Saints JAWBREAKERS free, but Shiloh HEADBUTTS in return! And then the IMPLDER SENTON but into a body scissors! Saints has the REAR NAKED CHOKE! Shiloh fights the scissors while the fans rally up, and Shiloh moves around. Saints is a backpack on Shiloh, but Shiloh swings Saints around to back suplex! Saints lands out, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and ABSOLUTE SPEARS! Cover, TWO!!
Shiloh survives and the fans cheer but Saints is furious! Saints fires a forearm, Shiloh fires back, and repeat. The fans rally and even duel as the shots keep going! Saints UPPERCUTS, Shiloh ROCKS Saints, repeat! Shiloh ROCKS, whips, and POP-UP FOREARMS! Saints is down, Shiloh hits the IMPLODER! Cover, TWO! Saints survives but Shiloh snarls. Shiloh goes to a corner, climbs up top, but Saints staggers around. He shoves the ref into the rope to trip Shiloh up! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Saints is wily as always. Saints goes up after Shiloh, brings him up to the very top, for a SUPER DUPER PLEX! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Shiloh survives! Saints is frustrated, but he SLAPS Shiloh around. Saints brings Shiloh over to a corner, SLAPS and CLUBS him, then he goes up the ropes. Saints SMACKS Shiloh, and the fake tooth comes out! Saints goes Old School, but #ToothlessAggression has been activated! Shiloh BOOTS the ropes to trip Saints onto his absolute! Shiloh SHAKES the ropes to make it worse! Shiloh then BOOTS Saints down! Shiloh goes out, but Saints FLAPJACKS him off the steps! Then Saints reels Shiloh in, Canadian Rack, ROSHAMBEAUX on the floor! Saints puts Shiloh in, and he grabs a chair!
The fans boo but Saints doesn’t care, he’s head to SmackDown! The ref stops Saints from using the chair, and Shiloh ROCKS Saints! Drop toehold onto the chair! Then the WHISPER TO THE BEAST! Cover, Shiloh wins!!
Winner: Shiloh Hill, by pinfall
Whether or not the simulator prepared Shiloh for this exact fight, that training certainly paid off! Toothless and ruthless, will Shiloh soon find himself on top of NXT?
Tony D’Angelo meets with the heads of NXT.
The champion sits down with Stone, HBK, and Bloom. Tony says Keanu is right: The sharks are circling, and they got one on him. But y’know what? Tony loves the chaos! HBK says Tony won that title, Tony IS NXT Champion. Now, time for Tony to prove it. Damn right! LET’S EFFIN’ GO! HBK likes the fire as Tony D heads out, but just how chaotic will things get in this new chapter of the silver ‘n’ black era?
My Thoughts:
A great NXT, especially with them being much more… transparent, I suppose, on how they’re handling call-ups and the new names coming into NXT. For one, I really liked the chaotic nature of bringing such new names out. I’m rather surprised Tristan Angels is already making his NXT debut when he really only just started on Evolve (from what episodes have aired, anyway). Kam Hendrix making his move also went well, and while Evil and Tavion got the spotlight, they were very sneaky about having Will Kroos, formerly of Pro-Wrestling Noah and Progress Wrestling, show up here. And I like Tony’s character saying he welcomes it all. We could get some great stuff on the road to the next NXT PLE, which I believe is Great American Bash in July.
Speaking of which, the news about NXT being fully on CW here in the States is… interesting. I certainly would not have guessed PLEs would end up on TV through CW, and they absolutely better make sure they air at the same time on ALL CW stations nationwide. I am sick and tired of El Paso CW not airing NXT at the right time, I am NOT stomaching a late PLE. Moving on from that, the DarkState dysfunction continues to grow, and I like that Cutler & Osiris are the ones keeping order. If the group is meant to be four equal parts, then it’s about time because those two always felt secondary to both Dion and Saquon.
Very good promo from Vanity Project, and I oddly like that Drake is committed to Micah (formerly Bayley Matthews), that he likes her for her. Jackson Drake VS Jasper Troy is going to be a really good match, and I feel like Micah Matthews should get involved to become the female muscle to Vanity Project, like a modern day Chyna in DX. Really good stuff with Birthright and the formerly WWE ID/Evolve talent. I hope their “attack” on Dorian isn’t to cover up for an injury. Though, maybe he’s in LFG? I have seen various Evolve and WWE ID names in the trailer, but I don’t get all the playing around with kayfabe just to cover for who is on that show.
Either way, great tag win for Legacy & Prosper, and great spot for Wilder to debut as he backs them up. Maybe DVD is just fine, and now we can get an 8 Man Tag of Birthright VS Legacy, Prosper, Wilder & DVD. Very good match from Lizzy VS Lyons, and naturally Lizzy gets the win in her debut. Lizzy’s got a solid character and mic skills, but time will tell how quickly she rises up the rank. Very good promo from the women’s locker room, but there’s some irony to Thea worrying about new talent showing up when there were Evolve talent making cameos in that promo. Kali calling Jaida out is great stuff, that will be a great feud in the background of the title stories.
Speaking of which, very good promo from Lola with The Culling, and Iguana showing up was very well done. The Mixed Tag will be a great match, but win, lose, or draw, this will of course give us Lola VS Izzi for the title. Very good promo from Lani with WrenQCC, and a very good match from Lani VS Wren. Lani is definitely building momentum towards her own title match, but that might not be until Great American Bash or some time after. Very good promo from Zaria, though that video was clearly helped by AI. Zaria herself can build momentum towards a title match, and seeing her feud with some of the other contenders would be good stuff.
Tatum and Shiloh had a good promo, but it’s a little silly for them to pretend Blake is legit dead/dying when she was advertised for SmackDown. Though, I suppose Tony D “killed off” Pretty Deadly before they showed up on SmackDown, so whatever. Shiloh VS Saints was a very good main event match, and that was a great win for Shiloh. Shiloh himself can get involved in a title story, but how fun would it be if he and Tatum were both the North American Champions at the same time? They aren’t officially a kayfabe couple, not even sure if they’re a shoot couple, but it’d be really fun to have the titles be part of their dynamic since they have such great chemistry.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Tribal Chief, Samoan Werewolf, and Backlash!
Jacob Fatu stated point blank, he’s coming for that WWE World Heavyweight Championship! How will Roman Reigns respond?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- PENTA VS Rusev; Penta wins.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky; Becky wins and retains the title.
- El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio; Rey wins.
- Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi; Oba wins.
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan; Raquel & Roxie win.
PLAY BY PLAY
The OG Bloodline sits down to talk.
The Tribal Chief tells The Usos that he appreciates them coming, being here with him. They know exactly where Roman Reigns comes from, and they know exactly why he stands here today. Roman knows the past is the past, that’s where they’re gonna leave it because they’re blood, and The Usos are the only ones Roman can trust. He needs their thoughts. he doesn’t understand where Jacob is coming from. Roman said it to the whole roster, the family included, that they had two years to take advantage of Roman taking a backseat. And what’d Jacob do? He pushed, procrastinated, then Roman climbed the mountain and beat CM Punk.
Now, Jacob wants to take that from Roman? Help him understand! #BigJim tells #BigUce that he does not disagree. But he also agrees with Jacob. Jacob wants to upgrade his household. Jimmy gets that, they all get that, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of Roman Reigns. Jacob is a different breed. Jey says he’s DANGEROUS! On SmackDown, we all saw Jacob drop MFT one by one by one! Unpredictable, Uce! Unhinged! They left him “out there” for a reason! If Jacob beats Roman, Jacob takes it all! Ula Fala, the family name, Jacob becomes the shot caller! Jimmy debates that but Jey says Jimmy saw it! This is it, Uce!
It can’t be all about respect here. There has to be consequences! Roman’s the Tribal Chief! Roman ponders on the concept of consequences. Jey is right, they’re not doing charity. Roman thanks The Usos for this. He will make it his own, then he will address this later tonight. He appreciates The Usos. They say it is all love and respect, too. Family first, Uce. They all put hands in, for they are the “first family.” Is the Tribal Chief giving Jacob his match at Backlash? We simply have to wait and see.
Seth Rollins is here!
Laredo, Texas cheers as The Architect makes his way to the ring in all black like Neo from the Matrix! The fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins goes right to the ring. Rollins grabs a mic, revels in the singing, then says, “Laredo, Texas! Welcome to Monday Night Rollins~! I am the Visionary, I am the Revolutionary, I AM Seth! Freakin! Rollins!” The fans cheer for that! Rollins continues by saying he has a lot of ground to cover so let’s get to it.
There is a reason he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania, and it is NOT because Gunther was better that night. There is a reason Roman Reigns is walking around with ROLLINS’ World Heavyweight Championship, and it is NOT because Roman pinned Rollins’ shoulders to the mat. The reasons for those things are one in the same, and they have a name, and that name is BRON BREAKKER! Fans boo and bark, but Rollins knows Bron is sitting in the back, NINE staples in his dome, which you can thank Rollins for. But they have business to tend to, a score to settle, so Bron can get his pea brain out here so they can do the damn thing!
The fans cheer as Bron obliges! The Unpredictable Badass storms down the ramp, Paul Heyman following behind. The fans are torn as Bron keeps eyes locked on Rollins as he steps into the ring. Bron stares Rollins down while fans either bark or sing the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins tells Bron, “I gave you everything. I gave you the world, I handed it to you on a silver platter, and you repaid me by taking EVERYTHING away from me! You are the reason I had to forfeit the World Heavyweight Championship, you are the reason I didn’t get to main event WrestleMania this year, and you are the reason I didn’t get my hand raised at WrestleMania this year.
“But I gotta ask you, Bron… For what? What’d you get out of it? How did it benefit you in any way?” Heyman has Bron step back, then hands him a mic. The fans tell Heyman off but Bron says, “You gave me everything? What’d you give me, by the way? What’d you give Reed and I? Because the way that I see it, every single week, we were like you errand boys. We got to come out here and fight all your battles for you, and put out all the fires that YOU started all on your own! Because look around, Seth! You got nothing! You got no one! You got no friends, you are nothing! You needed us to fight all your battles for you!
“And what? You were giving me such great wisdom and all this guidance when every single week, you’d kick off the show, and Reed and I would have to stand in the back and listen to you regurgitate the same crap every single week.” Bron plugs his nose so he can imitate Rollins’ voice as he repeats, “I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am Seth Freakin’ Rollins!” Bron wants to make it clear to Rollins that he never needed him or Rollins’ Vision. The only reason they’re standing here today is because Bron needed HEYMAN. Rollins double checks: Bron needed Heyman? “That dried up sack o’ meat? You needed him?”
Rollins almost laughs, and he says Bron just proved Rollins right on everything. Let’s go on a little ride down memory lane. A couple years ago, Rollins is World Heavyweight Champion, he won a fight with the Best in the World, then calls up The Heartbreak Kid. Rollins asked Shawn Michaels about facing NXT’s best, and who was NXT’s best? Bron Breakker. Rollins said hell yeah, let’s do the damn thing! Last year, Heyman comes to Rollins, asks Rollins about taking Bron under his wing and Rollins said hell yeah, that kid with a year under Rollins’ tutelage will be THE next main event star in this industry!
Just look at Bron! Bron’s got it all! Rollins has been here for 14 YEARS, seen athletes from every single discipline, they are big, strong, fast, but Bron is unique. Bron is the biggest, strongest, fastest, most versatile performer Rollins has ever seen here. Bron has EVERYTHING to be THE next big star… except the most important thing. Rollins points to the brain, and Rollins knows better than anyone what it means to be a 28 year old young cat full o’ piss ‘n’ vinegar, thinking this business owes him something, not wanting to wait for nobody. Rollins knows better than anybody to bet on yourself, take chances, make the hard decisions.
But the difference between them is, Bron tries, Rollins succeeds! And do you know why? Rollins will paint a picture: Every time Rollins bet on himself, it ended with a world title or a main event. Bron bets on himself and it gets him Austin Theory & Logan Paul. It gets him steak dinners, private jets, and happy endings from Heyman. Bron tries, Rollins succeeds, because Rollins will say this plainly for even Bron’s pea brain: Bron is NOT ready. Bron says, “I’m not ready? That’s the narrative you wanna go with? I hate to break it to you, superstar, but before all this was a thing, I was well on my way to becoming a main event with or without you!”
Bron never needed that help, and yet you blame Bron for losing the WHC? The truth is, Rollins’ body can’t handle it, his mind is brittle, and his shoulder can’t handle the weight of a strap on it anymore! The fans boo, but Bron grins as he says yeah, he took his shot and came up short. But y’know what? Bron can go to sleep at night a lot better knowing he lost to the Best int he World instead of someone who self-proclaims it! Bron believes Rollins is everything he says, with all the accolades, titles, everything there is to win here. A first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer, no doubt.
Rollins is THE very best pro-wrestler in the entire world… at being number two. The fans are torn, but Rollins says that was pretty good for Baby Steiner. He come up with all that on his own? Or did he call Big Poppa Pump for the hook up? Bron thinks he is ready, but Backlash is two weeks away! Rollins is going to give Bron the opportunity to prove that he is ready. But let Rollins let you in on a little secret that everyone else knows. As a Steiner, Bron’s not even number two in his own family. Rollins drops the mic and heads out, but will Rollins be ready for the backlash of challenging Bron to a match?
Stephanie Vaquer arrives backstage.
La Primera is ready to get back at Liv Morgan, but RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKS! La Ruda catches Vaquer with the cheap shot, then THROWS her into road cases! Roxie & Liv are there, and they RAM a road case into Vaquer! Judgment Day stands over Vaquer, and Liv tells Vaquer this is HER title! Judgment Day leaves Vaquer behind, but have they truly moved past her? Or is the Dark Angel only going to be more hellbent on her revenge?
PENTA VS Rusev!
Speaking of revenge, the Man With No Fear may still be Intercontinental Champion, but now he owes The Bulgarian Brute a beating for last week. Will #CeroMiedo withstand the power of MACHKA?
Raw returns as Rusev makes his entrance. But wait, then so does Ethan Page! The fans boo All Ego getting involved in this, but he technically was part of the problem last week. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Rusev KNEES and CLUBS Penta while Ethan takes a seat ringside. Rusev suplexes Penta, then drags him up for a GUT WRENCH PLEX! The fans rally for Penta, but Rusev scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Penta tumbles, but Rusev CLUBS him and BOOTS him! Rusev stands on Penta, but only Ethan applauds. Rusev steps off to whip Penta, but Penta KICKS on return! and SUPERKICKS!
Penta runs, DROPKICKS, and Rusev tumbles out! Penta then FLIES! Down goes Rusev, right in front of Ethan and commentary! Ethan mockingly applauds but Penta warns him. Ethan says eyes on the prize, and Rusev back suplexes! Penta lands out to SUPERKICK Rusev again! Penta puts Rusev in, Ethan protests how close that got, but Penta keeps moving. Springboard, but into the MACHKA KICK! Rusev scoops for a SWINGING SLAM! The fans boo, Rusev snarls, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev has Penta up top! Penta fights the suplex with body shots, then with forearms! The fans cheer as Penta HEADBUTTS Rusev down! Penta then adjusts and leaps, CROSSBODY! Penta keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to mule kick a leg! SLING-DOG! Rusev goes to a corner, Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Rusev down, then runs up to headstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! Rusev sputters but Penta drags him to a cover, ONE!! Rusev still has a lot of gas in the tank, and he KNEES Penta down low! Rusev whips, Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Even Ethan is surprised!
Penta and Rusev rise, the fans rally, and Penta runs up to DEST- NO, Rusev BACKDROPS! Then ROUNDHOUSE! Rusev clinches, URENAGES, and he goes to a corner. The fans boo as Penta stirs and Rusev stomps around. Rusev runs up, MACHKA KICK! Penta falls, but Rusev isn’t done there! Ethan applauds as Rusev shouts, “CRUSH!!” Stomp and ACCOL- NO, Penta slips out, SUPERKICKS, then feints the springboard! Machka kick misses, Penta rolls Rusev up! PENTA WINS!
Winner: Penta, by pinfall
The fans cheer, but Rusev CLOBBERS Penta! Ethan cheers, he is also a sore loser so he likes this! The fans tell Rusev off while he stomps away on Penta! Ethan steps in the ring, takes off his jacket and undoes his cufflinks, but then Rusev glares at him. Ethan says okay, Rusev can have his time with Penta. But then Penta CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Ethan CLOBBERS Penta! The fans boo as now Ethan and Rusev stomp away on Penta! But wait, here comes Je’Von Evans! The fans fire up as The Young OG DUMPS Rusev out, then RAMS into Ethan! And then springboards to FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up as Evans taunts Rusev!
Rusev runs up, Penta SUPERKICKS! Evans goes up, up, O G CUTTER!! The fans fire up as Evans kicks Rusev out, and he stands tall with Penta. They shake hands on it, they’ll stand against Rusev & Ethan to clear them out of the way. Will Cero Miedo get BOUNCY~?
Los Americanos speak.
Rayo introduces himself, Bravo, and El Grande himself. El Grande steps forward to say, “In a few weeks, I will be competing in one of the biggest and most important matches in the history of lucha libre against Chaparro Americano, Mask VS Mask!” And he cannot lie, this match will be the most important match of his entire life! The biggest fight he’ll ever have. And y’know what? He’ll have to be ready to fight for his life. And to be honest, there is much more on the line. He must be ready to fight for his name, his colors, for Mexico, and for his home.
And what better way to prepare for that than to issue a respectful challenge to the biggest lucha libre legend ever, Rey Mysterio? It would be an honor to step into the ring against Rey here in Laredo, Texas! That is a GRANDE challenge, but is he biting off more than he can chew facing the King of Lucha?
Becky Lynch is here!
The Man has come around to Laredo, and she is the THREE-TIME Women’s Intercontinental Champion. But what will Becky have to say about her big time WrestleMania win? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Becky stands in the ring, still wearing the ring gear from her WrestleMania victory. Becky takes a moment before she says, “The Man, and the NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion, has come around to Laredo, Texas!” The fans are torn on that, but Becky says we just entered a whole new era of “The Manosphere,” because a lot of history was made at WrestleMania 42! Becky finally got rid of Loser AJ Lee, having ended her horrible title reign, and she put gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it in herself. She became the first WWE Superstar to win four different titles at Mania.
She became the first-ever THREE TIME Women’s IC Champion! She’s now won more WrestleMania matches than any woman in history! And Undertaker, she’s coming for that streak next! And she proved once and for all why she is the Greatest Women’s Wrestler of All Time, and it’s not just her saying that, other people say it. Sports Illustrated says it, The Bleacher Report says it. All of that is wonderful, all of that is great, but what was most important is that she looked out at a sea of over 50 THOUSAND fans, and she saw her baby girl in the front row.
Becky was able to take her out, walk with her up the ramp, and she realized that she needed to show her daughter what a real champion is. It isn’t about the five-star hotels, the fancy restaurants and the private jets, even though they indulge in all of those. It is not about going to the biggest cities and performing in front of the best crowds. It is also about going to the rundown towns like Laredo and showing out for the commonfolk like everyone here. And Becky knows what they need and what they want. They want a fighting champion! They want her to defend the title! And not just against some nostalgia act or an underdog.
They want Becky VS the best of the best! They want new, exciting, shiny! So Becky stands here before us as The Man of the People, issuing an open challenge to whoever wants to come out here, look them in the eyes and say, “Welcome to the Big Time. Now let’s throw some hands!” Who is it gonna be?! Becky waits, and we get… IYO SKY! The fans cheer that! Iyo gets herself a mic while Becky is rather stunned, and she tells Becky, “I accept!” Becky laughs and asks what Iyo accepts. She wanted to fight the best of the best, the new, the shiny, the exciting. Iyo is none of those things! The fans boo but Becky says that’s for Iyo!
Iyo says no, that’s for Becky! The fans cheer Becky but Becky says okay, okay, she understands. Iyo is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, the part of the team that actually has gold. Is Rhea coming back? Mami VS Becky, Becky Two Belts again. Becky wanted Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty. And clearly, Iyo was holding Rhea back. Iyo SLAPS Becky down! The fans fire up as Iyo stomps Becky, Becky bails out, but Adam Pearce says whoa, hold on, where are you going? The champ wanted a fight, Iyo answered the call, and in case you forgot, we’re in Laredo! So it will be a title match, let’s get a ref, cuz we’re doing it now!
The fans cheer, but Becky CLOBBERS Iyo! The ref hurries in here and backs Becky off. Iyo is still getting her shot, is the Genius about to make The Man’s historic reign historically short, too?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky!
Raw returns as the match is already going, and Iyo SHOTGUNS Becky down! the fans fire up with Iyo, and she CLUBS Becky on the back. Iyo whips, Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, only for Becky to BOOT her outta the sky, and LARIATS her down! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Becky scowls as Iyo survives. Becky runs up in the corner, forearm SMASH, then clinch for the BECKSPLODER! Iyo bails out but Becky builds speed, and Becky WRECKS Iyo with a dropkick! The fans boo but Becky aims, FLYING FOREARM and down goes Iyo! Becky gets Iyo back into the ring, climbs up a corner, and drops the MAN’S LEG! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Iyo survives, but Becky talks herself down. Becky drags Iyo up, clinches again, BECKS- NO, Iyo slips free and ROCKS Becky! Becky fires back with forearms, UPPERCUT, and SOBAT, but Iyo blocks! GERMAN SUPLEX! Becky sputters but both women are down! The fans rally up, Iyo and Becky go to ropes, and Becky runs up! Iyo dodges, and URAKEN! SHOTEI! And then FLAPJACK! The fans fire up for Iyo as she brings Becky up to whip. Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, out, and ROCKS Becky! Then HOTSHOTS her! The fans fire up as Iyo climbs, to then MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit, and Iyo kips up!
The fans fire up as Iyo does her crazy taunt! Iyo then aims at Becky in the corner, SHINKANSEN! Iyo pushes Becky to the cover, TWO! Becky survives but Iyo stays focused. Iyo goes up, up, but Becky YANKS her back down! And dragon sleeper for an EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Iyo is still in this and that frustrates Becky. Becky demands Iyo stand, then clinches, but Iyo victory rolls for STOMP 182! Becky bails out, Iyo builds speed, but Becky ROCKS Iyo first! Becky reels Iyo in, but Iyo PELES free! Iyo then runs up, SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB to the FLOOR! The fans are thunderous while both women are down, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again as Becky has Iyo up top! The fans rally as Iyo fights, but Becky SUPERPLEXES! Then roll through for a DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Iyo survives! Both women are down, “This is Awesome!” Becky and Iyo stir but it is Becky that stands first. Becky brings Iyo up and clinches again, but Iyo turns the lift into a crucifix, then sunset flip! TWO, Becky ducks the roundhouse but not HEEL KICK! Iyo hurries to underhooks and TIGER BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and Iyo is shocked! The fans rally as Iyo goes to the corner! Iyo goes up, but Becky trips her up again! Becky climbs, but Iyo ELBOWS her away!
Becky staggers but Iyo reels Becky in, TORNADO DDT! Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT, but into BOOTS! Becky hurries to clinch! MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO?!? Becky is shocked as Iyo survives her best shot! Laredo is all fired up for Iyo but that infuriates Becky. Becky drags Iyo to the drop zone, goes up, but Iyo trips her up now! Becky SMACKS off post, tumbles to the apron then the floor, but Iyo goes right out! ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Becky at the ramp! Iyo hurries to get Becky up and in, then takes off a shoe that’s bothering her. Becky distracts the ref, ASUKA TRIPS IYO!! Becky clinches, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, Becky wins!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
The Man survives thanks to a big time assist from The Empress of Tomorrow! Asuka may be without her Pirate Princess, but she’s still pissed at Iyo for her supposed disrespect! BUZZSAW! ASUKA LOCK!! Iyo flails, even taps, but nothing can save her from Asuka’s wrath! Fans chant “We Want Kairi!” but Asuka stands on Iyo with a sinister smile. Will Asuka break Iyo and make her respect her senpai?
El Grande Americano Original talks with Rey Mysterio.
EGA OG says hola to Rey, and knows Rey is fraternizing with that faker, that supposed El Grande Americano Dos. First he endorses the guy, then he has a match against him. Original just wants to know that on May 30th for AAA, Mask VS Mask, does Original have to watch his back? Rey says no, he does not, Mr. OG Grande. Listen, the only thing Rey is looking for is for them all to respect lucha libre. Rey says in Spanish that for a luchador, their mask is everything. All OG Grande can says is si, bueno. But then Los Americanos step into the room! And they ask what Rey is doing with this guy! Rey says it is not what they think.
The Grandes start arguing, both in Spanish and English, but Rey shouts them all down. Tranquilos, cabrones! He is not choosing sides. Rayo & Bravo say he better. Is that a threat?! No, take it easy, jefe, they’re just saying. See you in the ring. Los Americanos head out, Rey is a little annoyed with them and OG Grande, but will the King of Lucha teach them all a thing or two about the culture?
Backstage interview with The Usos.
Byron Saxton is with Jimmy & Jey, and he gets to it: Can they give us some intel on which direction Roman Reigns is leaning towards? #BigJim says the OTC will make his decision when The OTC is ready to make his decision. Jey adds YEET, but LA Knight steps in. The Mega Star hopes he didn’t just hear them say that. OTC, sitting at the head of the table. Knight isn’t here to tear them down but to remind them of who they are. Main Event Jey Uso, a former world champion, and how’d he do that? On his own! Big Jim Uso, also all the potential in the world to be world champion, but how is he gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns, that’s for sure!
Jey tells Knight to stay in his lane, but Jimmy calms him down. Jimmy told Knight that this is family business. Knight understands that, and he can respect that. But the problem is, the whole Bloodline thing, they had immense power, they run roughshod over everybody. But the problem was, that power corrupts, and when it does, it becomes Knight’s business, YEAH! Knight leaves it at this, but does he have a point? Is The Bloodline about to relapse into their old ways?
Joe Hendry is here!
Laredo waves their hands from side to side as The Prestigious One is in the ring. “Say his name because he has appeared in Laredo, Texas!” The fans cheer, and Hendry knows they know he had a big decision to make, so he wants to tell us all about it in the song. “I’ve won the titles everywhere I go. I’ve been on WrestleMania and many other shows. But the time has come for me to pick one brand. I’m sorry to the others, I hope they understand. Joe Hendry’s on Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signed to Raw. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signs to Raw.
“Next time you turn on Netflix, you won’t just want to chill. I’ll have you believing in a better kind of thrill. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry’s on Raw. respect to the Ruler, I acknowledge The OTC. But Adam Pearce, if you’re listening, can you make one change for me? That’s Logan Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Everyone! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? All together! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan-” Well, now The Maverick is here, and he says you can’t fire him! You can’t fire him, he’s unfireable! Boo you, Hendry, you can’t fire him! He’s Logan Paul! All of you are awful, just like that song!
Logan says, “You’re awful!” to the fans in the front row. He knows this is Hendry’s first not on Raw, and now it’s also his last! He’s made the worst mistake of his life! Theory then tells Hendry that he isn’t seeing things right. See this right here? That’s gold, that makes them the greatest tag team champions of the world! Of the UNIVERSE! What they’re telling Hendry is that they are winners! Hendry asks if these guys are winners. The fans say, “NO!” Hendry says Joe says no to that. He saw ESPN< he saw Mania, he just saw some primetime losers! Now The Vision is mad, and they throw stuff out of the ring!
Theory says lemme tell you something! This mat belongs to The Vision! The camera that everyone sees through belongs to The Vision. And The Vision goes through everybody! Hendry is in a lucky spot, because they’re gonna go through him! They push Hendry, but he TURNS! LARIAT for Theory! Hendry RAMS Logan into a corner! Theory goes after Hendry, the Vision mugs him 2v1, and the fans boo as they KNEE Hendry low! But wait! Here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins went after The Vision last week, so here we go again! Dawkins DUMPS Logan out before he DECKS him!
Dawkins ROCKS Theory, whips him, REVELATION! The fans fire up and pump it up with Ford! He goes up top but Logan saves Theory! At least, for now. Ford points to Hendry, he HIGH JUMPS to take The Vision down! The fans fire up for Hendry & The Profits, and we all get to wave our hands from side to side! The Profits are believers, but will they also be the hunters when it comes to The Vision and those World Tag Team Championships?
Grayson Waller complains to Adam Pearce.
The Aussie Icon doesn’t like the Raw General Manager just giving people opportunities outta nowhere. That bouncy idiot, Je’Von, is one cutter away from retirement! Then Pearce has one guy singing songs, there’s some little vampire kid cursing people, where are the opportunities for Waller? He’s in the shape of his life, lad! Pearce says he’ll give Oba Femi a shot. Wow, okay, he beat Brock at the END of his career? #Obarated! Uh, no, Oba’s behind you. Waller regrets everything but Oba says if Waller wants a chance, then Pearce can give him one against Oba tonight. Waller says Pearce should’ve warned him!
Pearce says he did, but too late. Waller needs to go get his gear on, because that match is official. Is Waller about to have a Fall From Grace?
Joe Hendry & The Street Profits regroup backstage.
Ford & Dawkins are singing the very catchy, “Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul?” Hendry thanks for the help, what a welcome to Raw. They shake hands on it, and Ford says get a different colored shirt now that he’s on the red brand, you know what he means? Hendry nods and heads out, and The Profits secret handshake. And then Rollins steps in, and he tells them that last week- Ford stops Rollins there, because there he goes thinking this is all about him. Last week wasn’t about him but about those tag titles. Rollins thinking he special. The Profits leave and Rollins does have to consider that.
But either way, will Rollins and The Profits find themselves working together against The Vision? Or is this all going to be for naught?
El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio!
The battle of Los Grande Americanos is set for May 30th, and the King of Lucha has ended up in the middle of it all. Will Rey be much more than just a tune-up for El Grande Americano Dos? Or will this El Grande be more than ready to face the other Grande Americano next month?
Raw returns as Los Americanos make their entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. The two tie up, and Grande wrenches to wristlock. Rey rolls, uses the ropes to flip through, then Rey wrenches, only for Grande to wrangle him. Rey kips up to wrench but Grande rolls, spins, and he drop toeholds Rey to then go for the wristlock. The fans applaud the technical exchange as Grande then floats to a cover, ONE as Rey gets an arm up! Grande puts the arm down, TWO as Rey gets the other arm up! Another cover, TWO! A third cover, TWO as Rey bridges! Grande hops on, but Rey stays up! The fans cheer while Grande is stunned!
Grande jumps again but Rey uses that to get up and up and sunset flip! TWO, Grande runs up but Rey sweeps! Cover, ONE! Grande sweeps and covers, ONE! The fans cheer as the two stand off. Rey and Grande applaud each other, then Rey offers a handshake. Grande accepts, but Rey kicks low! Rey whips, Grande reverses to kick low! Grande hammerlocks Rey, brings him around, but Rey fires elbows. Rey cravats to jump and flying-mare! Grande RUNS Rey over! Things keep moving, Rey bypasses Grande to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Grande’s on the ropes, Rey dials it up, but Grande GAMANGIRIS first! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rey whips Grande to ropes and BACKDROPS him! Grande goes to a corner while the fans cheer, and Rey whips corner to corner. Grande reverses, blocks a kick, and SMACKS Rey! Rey staggers to another corner but Grande whips corner to corner. Grande runs up but Rey BOOTS him! Rey ELBOWS Grande, then goes up, but Grande CLUBS him on the back! Grande gets under Rey but Rey slips free. Grande SMACKS Rey again, whips, but Rey reverses. Grande goes up and over, but Rey goes up to QUEBRADA, but Grande stays up! Only for Rey to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while Rey covers, TWO!
Rey is surprised but many are surprised he pulled that counter off in the first place. Rey waits on Grande to get up, then DROPKICKS him onto the ropes! The fans cheer as Rey dials it up, but Rayo distracts so Bravo can trip Rey! The fans boo but Bravo plays dumb. Rayo hurries to sneak Grande his metal plate! Rey DECKS Bravo, then runs to 619 Rayo down! The fans cheer, Rey slingshots, but Grande dodges the splash! Grande grabs the metal plate, but then ORIGINAL GRANDE is here! They tug-o-war over the plate, Rey BLASTS the Grandes into each other! Rey runs again, RANA! Grande Dos is on the ropes, so Rey redials, 619!!
Rey aims again, slingshot and DROP THE DIME! Cover, Rey wins!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
El Grande Americano Dos tried to lie, cheat and steal, but Rey spots the metal plate! And he even tells Original that no one is getting it! They’re gonna have to fight fair ‘n’ square in May! Well for now, Grande Original CLOBBERS Grande Dos! The fans fire up as these two brawl while they grapple! Producers and refs rush out here but fans want to “Let Them Fight! Let Them Fight!” The Grandes are separated, but the animosity between them is only growing! Who proves they are El Grande Americano Superior on May 30th?
Asuka speaks.
“Iyo, did you think you were done with me? I say when we’re done! Because I am still your senpai. All I’ve done is try to help you and all you’ve done is disappoint me. For so long, I blamed myself for your mistakes. I thought I did something wrong for you to turn your back on me. But I finally realize YOU are the problem! You are ungrateful, selfish, and my biggest failure. But I didn’t fail you, you failed me. You failed your family! And now, we’re both alone, because I didn’t want another Iyo. I’ve spared you until now because I thought we could be a family again. But now that you killed that family…NOTHING will stop me from destroying you!
“So, at Backlash, I fix my failure. I teach you one final lesson. And that lesson is… You are not and will never be ready for Asuka!” The grudge match is finally set, but will the Empress of Tomorrow make sure Iyo has no future? Or will the Genius prove that she’s left her senpai behind long ago?
Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi!
The Aussie Icon likes him a good “shoey,” but he stuck his foot in his mouth this time. Grayson wanted an opportunity, but will he even survive against The Ruler that conquered The Beast?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans already chant “O~BA!” as he blocks Waller’s kick. Oba LARIATS Waller, TOSSES him to a corner, then fires body shots from all sides. Oba UPPERCUTS Waller, whips him corner to corner, then UPPERCUTS again! Oba runs corner to corner for another UPPERCUT! Oba keeps going, but Waller bails out! The fans boo, but Oba has Waller at the apron. Waller HOTSHOTS Oba, then somersaults, but into the SHOTPUT BOMB! Oba UPPERCUTS Waller back down and the fans fire up! Pop-up, and FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
Waller wanted on the card tonight, but maybe he regrets it. At the very least, Waller learned Femi isn’t #Obarated! Oba has the mic to ask Laredo if they’re feeling good tonight. The fans cheer because indeed they are! Oba says they’re feeling good, he’s feeling good, Waller isn’t, but we don’t care about how Waller feels. Waller did say something that was right, though. There is no opportunity around here, because all the big champions are locked in with contenders, the US Champion doesn’t do open challenges, so Oba is going to take it upon himself to create a solution to the problem. Ladies and gentlemen, as of today, the Oba Femi Open Challenge will commence!
The fans cheer, and Oba says to any man back there who wants to prove himself, step up! If you want to see how you fair at the top of the mountain, step up! But Oba will not take too kindly to their decision. Because he will be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless! He will punish them! They are not stepping to just any man, but to OBA FEMI! The fans cheer as Oba makes himself equal to a title! Will anyone be able to overthrow The Ruler?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
Liv, Raquel & Roxie are still feeling great after what they did to Vaquer, because THEY run Raw! Vaquer found out the hard way, and so will BayLyra. Liv asks Raquel for time alone with Roxie. Is this about the thing? Yes, it is. Raquel says sure, she’ll go finish warming up. Raquel heads out, and Liv says hey to Roxie. Liv wanted to finish the conversation they tried having before WrestleMania. Remember? Before Vaquer smacked their heads together? Right, yeah. Well, really, Liv just wants to apologize to Roxie.
Liv is sorry for how things went down with Finn while she was gone. She knows Roxie and Finn were close, and that must’ve been hard watching from home. Liv knows how that felt, because she sat at home watching Finn bring Roxie into the group. And Liv wants Roxie to know that they are family, but Finn put himself before the family. That is not something Liv would do to Roxie, she wants to support her like Roxie supported Liv. So Liv will be in their corner and cheer them on as Roxie & Raquel get one step closer to the tag titles. Liv takes Roxie’s hand and asks, “Do you trust me, my little Roxie?”
Roxie nods yes, but then says she needs a second. Liv says okay, see you out there. Liv heads out, saying this is exciting. But Roxie doesn’t seem so sure. Wait, FINN is in the clubhouse?! Roxie tells him he’s not supposed to be here, but Finn says Roxie CANNOT trust Liv! In fact, she can’t trust anyone in the Judgment Day! Roxie asks if she can’t trust them, or can’t trust Finn. Roxie is with Judgment Day, she has a match coming up, so he has to go. Finn says good luck with the match, and hopes she knows what she’s doing. Finn leaves, but is The Prince right about them all?
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan!
The Role Model & Morrigan fell short of the tag titles at WrestleMania, but Judgment Day wasn’t even in the match! Who proves themselves worthy of the next opportunity with a win tonight?
Raw returns as Judgment Day makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Raquel. The fans rally as the two circle, tie up, and Bayley wrenches to wristlock. Raquel swings, Bayley ducks, and she puts on the pressure. Raquel powers Bayley to a corner, ROCKS her, then whips her corner to corner. Raquel runs up but Bayley BOOTS her! Bayley headlocks but Raquel blocks the takeover! Raquel lifts Bayley but Bayley fights that with fists. Bayley jumps to tornado takeover! They roll, Raquel fights up, and Raquel hits a BIG back suplex! Raquel looms over Bayley but hears the fans chanting, “We Want Roxie!”
Raquel points to the corner, the fans cheer, so Raquel tags Roxie! The fans cheer even more now as the Judgment Day mugs Bayley! Roxie stomps away, the fans cheer her on, but the ref counts. Roxie backs off, but Bayley lifts Roxie! Roxie kicks and flails but Bayley RAMS Roxie into the corner. Tag to Lyra, she and Bayley mug Roxie, and the fans boo. Lyra headlocks Roxie but Roxie pulls hair. Roxie headlocks and the fans cheer her on. Lyra powers out, but Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown! Roxie takes a bow, then SLAPS Lyra! Lyra CLOBBERS Roxie and rains down fists! Laredo boos but Lyra whips Roxie to ropes.
Roxie tilt-o-whirls through to RANA, but Lyra handsprings through that! Lyra SLAPS Roxie in return! Liv tells Bayley to shut up but Lyra whips Roxie to the corner. Roxie dodges, but Lyra grabs her by the wrist! Tag to Bayley, scoop and BACKBREAKER, but Roxie knees free! Roxie SMACKS Bayley, but Lyra WHEEL KICKS! Bayley goes back up, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives, and she bails out to regroup with the others. Judgment Day avoids Lyra’s dropkick, and Raquel CLOBBERS her! But Bayley fires off on Roxie! Bayley puts Roxie in the ring, but Raquel trips Bayley up!
Bayley POSTS Lyra, all while Roxie distracts the ref! Judgment Day is in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as both Bayley and Raquel are down! The fans rally as both women crawl, Liv coaches Raquel, hot tags to Roxie and Lyra! The fans fire up, but then Lyra CROSSBODIES Roxie and GAMANGIRIS Raquel! Lyra LARIATS Roxie, dodges Raquel, and goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Lyra kips up, then clinches Roxie, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through for the fisherman BUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives! Liv coaches her team on but Lyra drags Roxie up. Lyra brings Roxie over, tags Bayley, and Bayley fireman’s carries while Lyra climbs. Roxie slips free, SHOVES Bayley into Lyra, then tags Raquel!
Roxie runs, tilt-o-whirls, and clinches, Raquel adds as BOOT to the LEG SWEEP! Cover, but Lyra SPLASHES onto it! The fans rally again and Raquel crawls, hot tag back to Roxie! The fans fire up again as Roxie BLASTS Lyra, SOBATS Bayley, then hops up and hops on! But Bayley SMACKS Roxie off buckles! Then a BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, Raquel breaks it! The fans cheer, Lyra runs up and CROSSBODIES Raquel and herself out of the ring! Liv shouts at Bayley, but she gets caught! The fans cheer, but then Liv HOTSHOTS Bayley! Roxie SHINING WIZARDS! Then the POP-ROX!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!
Winners: Judgment Day, by pinfall
Laredo cheers their hometown hero, but it was certainly a team effort as always for Judgment Day! Will nothing stop them from having all the gold again?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
Laredo, Texas puts up their ones to the sky as The OTC makes his entrance. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion stands on stage, raises the title to the sky, and the pyro goes off. But what has he decided when it comes to him and Jacob Fatu? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Roman is in the ring, and he raises the belt again for the second round of pyro. Roman grabs a mic while the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” The fans then shift to singing, “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” then go back to “O T C! O T C!” Roman enjoys that for a moment before he says, “Y’see, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here in Texas. But if you can’t tell from home, they love their Tribal Chief here, baby!” The fans cheer that! Roman continues by saying, “They made this title in spite of me. They made this title to try and take away from my shine. But it never worked. Y’see, there’s an old saying and it’s very true.
“The title don’t make the man, the man makes the title!” The fans cheer that, too! Roman says that’s what he’s done with this strap! He’s put it in the main event! He’s put it on night two of WrestleMania! He’s made this title relevant! See, now you can finally be proud of this title. Now you can respect this title! Now, you can actually choose to acknowledge this title. “As a matter of fact, let’s demonstrate. Laredo, Texas…!” The fans erupt with “O T C! O T C!” Roman says it again, “Laredo, Texas… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again! But then Jacob Fatu makes his entrance! The fans cheer again as The Samoan Werewolf arrives!
Jacob goes right to the ring while the fans chant “FATU! FATU!” Jacob and Roman stare down, and Roman says, “Fatu, right on cue. Perfect timing, I was just getting to you. I gave you a week, gave you time to think. I’m hoping you made the right choice, Jacob. I’m hoping you made the choice to unite our family, and not divide it.” Jacob has a mic to say Roman gave him a week but he didn’t need a week. He didn’t need a day. Hell, he didn’t even need an hour! He knew exactly what he wanted when he came out here last Monday. Jacob didn’t stutter, didn’t hesitate, when he said he doesn’t want the title, but that he needs the title.
What? Is Roman stuck in his WWE main event bubble? Is he stuck in Tribal Chief Land? Roman ain’t grind like Jacob! Jacob is uncut and raw! 12 YEARS of hard work, 12 YEARS of grinding, 12 YEARS of suffering, not knowing when the next meal was gonna be! While y’all was running things up here as The Bloodline, Fatu was foaming at the mouth, grinding, on the frontlines, trying to figure out if he was gonna be here or not! The fans cheer that, and Fatu says it ain’t how you start but how you finish. And that has Fatu standing here in front of Roman. So before WWE, Roman didn’t call, Jimmy didn’t call, Jey didn’t call.
You know who did call? Solo Sikoa! The fans boo that name but Jacob says Solo gave him a chance! Roman says, “Solo?! Either you’re completely confused or you’re dumber than I think. Solo couldn’t get a cup of coffee delivered to the building if he wanted to. Take a look around. Who you think runs this place?” The fans chant, “O T C! O T C!” Laredo ain’t lying, OTC runs WWE. And yeah, he’s been distracted, things get hectic around here, but Roman never forgot about Jacob. Roman signed off on Jacob. But Jacob’s sounding confused, sounding like a fool. Jacob doesn’t deserve it, he hasn’t earned it.
Roman allowing Jacob to compete against him is nepotism! And Roman can’t allow- JACOB GRABS ROMAN BY THE FACE! The fans freak out as the TONGAN DEATH GRIP grinds Roman down, but then Roman SMACKS him with the mic! Fatu just shakes it off?! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Roman sputters as Fatu HEADBUTTS away! Fatu chokes Roman right out, and he tells Roman, “I am going to take everything, EVERYTHING, from you!!” Fatu finally lets Roman go, and he picks up the belt. Fans are torn, but the decision should be clear now. Roman coughs and sputters but he grabs the mic to shout at Jacob!
“You want me at Backlash?! I’ll see you at Backlash!!” The fans cheer, and the match is made! The Samoan Werewolf has made The Tribal Chief into his prey, but will he have what he’s really after in the world title? Or will The OTC punish Fatu for this insolence?
My Thoughts:
A very good Raw that was a bit toned down on the action after that hot Raw After Mania. Great bookending with the OG Bloodline, though I’m not sure about the set-up of Roman & Usos sitting at the table that was more like a press conference table than a meeting. But Jimmy and Jey each having a different side of the argument was good, this builds a bit on what we saw before Mania when Jey was telling Roman to “get him” in reference to CM Punk. And great ending with Roman and Jacob, where Jacob is already done with talking, and he brings out a submission type move to make himself even more menacing. It’d be rather shocking of Fatu actually wins at Backlash, but I feel like Fatu losing and joining Roman is too much of a rehash of everything we’ve already seen in the Bloodline Saga.
Very good match from Penta VS Rusev, and very good win for Penta, but Ethan Page and Je’Von Evans getting involved made sense. That’ll be a great tag match, and I bet we’ll sort out who is challenging Penta for Backlash through that match. Very good promo from Rollins and Bron to set up their match, I appreciate Bron’s perspective because that is how it looked and felt and was definitely not how it should’ve been even in kayfabe. I feel like Bron wins out to then send him to the world title after Backlash. Another great song promo from Hendry, and honestly a great over-the-top angry reaction from Logan Paul for it. Profits helping Hendry out was logical and very good stuff, and Profits putting Rollins in his place was also good. But yeah, there’s gotta be a Six Man Tag there, too.
Waller getting upset only to get humbled by Oba is classic wrestling trope, and Oba making his own open challenge is also great. That’s in the same lineage as like Andre the Giant daring people to body slam him when he knows they couldn’t, or even Chris Masters and the Master Lock Challenge. This will give us some really fun matches while also building Oba up towards a title opportunity of his own. Becky wanting her own Open Challenge series is good, and Iyo challenging her tonight was probably their best way to improvise from releasing Kairi Sane and ruining their own story of Kairi, Iyo & Asuka. The fans are already starting #WeWantKairi, not sure WWE will listen this time, but Asuka VS Iyo is happening for Backlash and that’s all we can really expect.
Very good stuff with Los Americanos, this ended up a great plug for the AAA story of Mask VS Mask. Rey Mysterio being part of the story was good, too, and Rey keeps himself afloat with this win. Gable Americano of course got involved in the match, he and Kaiser Americano are even in math right now, but I would think Gable loses to finally be exposed. And great stuff with Judgment Day, from the attack on Vaquer to the tag match as the main event match. But I’m a little confused as to the Finn & Roxie part. Finn and Roxie should’ve discussed how their ultimate plan was still working. It should’ve been revealed that Finn really did bring Roxie into the group to mess with Liv x Dom. They can still have Roxie turn on Judgment Day in the most pivotal moment, but now it’ll be a bit confusing as to why.
My Score: 8.8/10
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