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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (5/15/19)

Who else joins the WWE UK Championship Fatal 4 Way Contenders match?

Published

6 years ago

May 15, 2019

Steven Mitchell

NXT UK continues in Glasgow!

And we have two more Fatal 4 Way qualifying matches! Who among The Ace, The Light, The Bomber and Wolfie are contenders to the WWE United Kingdom Championship? Plus, the NXT UK debut of Ilja Dragunov!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Piper Niven VS Jamie Hayter; Niven wins.
WWE United Kingdom Championship Contender’s Qualifier: Jordan Devlin VS El Ligero; Devlin wins and advances to Fatal 4 Way Contender’s match.
Ilja Dragunov VS Jack Starz; Dragunov wins.
Killer Kelly VS Xia Brookside; No Contest.
WWE United Kingdom Championship Contender’s Qualifier: Dave Mastiff VS Wolfgang; wins and advances to Fatal 4 Way Contender’s match.

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Piper Niven VS Jamie Hayter!

The Scottish Viper is back home in Glasgow! And she’s looking to build momentum towards not just the NXT UK Women’s Championship, but towards finally having it out with the bully, Rhea Ripley. But are #HaytersGonnaHate and ruin the homecoming?

The bell rings and Glasgow is of course behind Piper. Hayter isn’t surprised, and scowls as she circles with Piper. They tie up and Hayter wrenches and goes after the shoulder. Hayter chinbars but Piper pries free. Piper powers Hayter around to a cobra clutch! Hayter reaches back and grabs hair! The ref counts but Hayter SLAPS Piper. Piper headbutts Hayter! Piper runs and crossbodies Hayter down! Glasgow fires up with Piper as she goes corner to corner for the cannonball! Piper drags Hayter up, scoop to Michinoku Driver! Cover, Piper wins!

Winner: Piper Niven, by pinfall

And that’s all it takes for Piper to dominate! Will she give the Mosh Pit Kid much of the same when they finally meet in a match?

NXT UK Media catches up with Toni Storm.

The NXT UK Women’s Champion heard what Nina Samuels had to say about her last week, and it was all very personal. Her response? “I never had a problem with Nina Samuels, but you’re playing Russian Roulette if you think you can talk about my family and get away with it.” Toni tells Nina that if you mess with her head, she will become wild and dangerous. Nina shouldn’t think that’s a good thing. Toni wants this match more than Nina now, and it will be for the title. If Nina wants her 15 minutes of fame, she’s got it. Will Nina regret ever trying to take the spotlight?

NXT UK Assistant General Manager, Sid Scala, arrives.

Next week is one of the biggest matches in NXT UK history: Walter VS Dunne II, the rematch for the United Kingdom Championship. His thoughts? “Well without question, it’s one of the biggest matches in NXT UK history”, but Sid is even more excited for this week’s qualifiers. But Kassius Ohno interrupts “Savvy Sid”. How’s he doing? Ohno’s not great, by the way. Why does the audience love NXT UK so much? Because of the authentic British wrestling. That’s why Ohno is here. Yet he’s not scheduled for a qualifier? What can Sid do to fix that? Sid will speak with Johnny Saint and then they’ll have an answer next week. Ohno looks forward to it. Will the Wrestling Genius be in for the final qualifier next week? Or will Sid’s and Saint’s decision disappoint?

WWE United Kingdom Championship Contender’s Qualifier: Jordan Devlin VS El Ligero!

The Iron King of Gallus, Joe Coffey, awaits three other men in the coming Fatal 4 Way. The Ace feels he shouldn’t even need this, but he did lose his non-title match to Walter while in New York. As for the Luchador of Leeds, he wants to prove he’s just as worthy as anyone. Who proves themselves tonight to take the next step towards the title?

The bell rings, and Ligero circles with Devlin. They stare down as fans duel. They tie up and Devlin gets the wristlock. Devlin wrenches but Ligero works against the hold. Ligero rolls and handsprings to wrench and flip Devlin! Devlin backs off while fans cheer. Devlin uses the ropes as defense so Ligero stays back. Ligero lets Devlin come back and they tie up again. Devlin kicks and clubs Ligero down, then headlocks. He brings Ligero to the mat and covers. TWO as Ligero gets an arm up. Devlin tries again, TWO as Liger brings the other arm up. He tries a third time, TWO as Ligero bridges. Devlin grows frustrated and sweeps the legs, TWO as Ligero bridges again. Devlin goes to put his whole weight on Ligero, but Ligero pushes up to then climb and roll with a sunset flip bomb! Cover, TWO!

Devlin swings but Ligero blocks and whips. Devlin runs him over with a shoulder, then speeds things up. Ligero hurdles and rolls to flip Devlin again! Ligero dropkicks Devlin up and out, then slingshots! Direct hit wipes Devlin out! Glasgow fires up with Ligero as he drags Devlin up and in. Ligero covers, TWO! Ligero keeps his cool as he drags Devlin up. Snapmare and basement dropkick! Fans rally behind Ligero as he drags Devlin up for forearms. Ligero whips but Devlin reverses and trips Ligero to drag him outside. Devlin rams Ligero into barriers, then the apron, then puts him in the ring. Devlin gives Ligero the atomic backbreaker! Ligero writhes while Devlin stomps him out.

Devlin drags Ligero up to drive elbows into his head. Devlin drags Ligero up to whip and elbow him down! Glasgow boos and jeers the Irish Ace as he springboard stomps Ligero. Devlin digs his heel in but the ref counts, so Devlin backs off at 4. Devlin drags Ligero up to club him more. Ligero hits back and CHOPS and kicks! Ligero runs but Devlin dodges to get him with the urenage to standing moonsault! Cover, TWO! Ligero lives but Devlin grits his teeth. Devlin drags Ligero up to drive his elbow in. Then he drives his knee into Ligero’s back before dropping the knee onto Ligero’s chest. Devlin toys with Ligero then sits him up for a stretch. Fans rally as Ligero endures. Devlin clubs away on the ribs while wrenching back at the shoulder.

Ligero refuses to quit but Devlin digs his knuckles and elbow in. Fans still rally and Ligero feeds off the energy. Ligero gets up and elbows Devlin. Devlin reels Ligero in for a back suplex but Ligero crossbody counters! Both men are slow to standing, but Ligero rallies with lariats! Ligero runs into the corner for forearms! He hops up and leaps at Devlin for a missile dropkick! Cover, TWO! Fans duel as Devlin survives and Ligero struggles to stand. Ligero still gets himself to a corner and climbs up top. Ligero aims but Devlin runs in! Devlin misses as Ligero cartwheels away, then Ligero cradles Devlin to the dragon’s lair, to a ghost pin! TWO as Devlin just barely escapes! Ligero SUPERKICKS Devlin down! Ligero climbs again, and leaps for a splash, onto knees! Cover, TWO!! Devlin is furious that Ligero lives!

Devlin drags Ligero up and scoop slams him hard. He heads for a corner and climbs, to moonsault, onto boots! Ligero gets Devlin back but Devlin flops all the way out of the ring. Ligero hurries to fetch Devlin and put him in. He climbs up slowly and steps up on the ropes, but Devlin trips him up! Devlin then steps up and drags Ligero up, deadlift suplex blocked. Ligero slips inside and powerbombs Devlin! Cover, TWO!! Devlin lives again but Ligero won’t let up! Ligero steps up, springboards, splash! Cover, TWO!! Devlin again survives and fans are fired up! Ligero gets up again and drags Devlin up. Ligero runs but Devlin enziguris his springboard! Devlin then yanks Ligero off, Devlin Saido! Cover, Devlin wins!

Winner: Jordan Devlin, by pinfall; advances to the WWE UK Championship Fatal 4 Way Contenders match

The Ace trumps Ligero and is now the second of four in that Fatal 4!

In-ring interview with Devlin.

He is just the second man to qualify for that #1 contenders match. He cuts Radzy off right there to tell the fans something. “This match shouldn’t have happened tonight.” Devlin doesn’t need a qualifier, he doesn’t need a contender’s match, he IS the #1 Contender! Glasgow disagrees. But Devlin doesn’t care about Coffey, he doesn’t care about who else joins in, it doesn’t matter. Jokers and Kings still fall to the Ace!

NXT UK takes a look at Walter and his training.

“Might be the case that there’s more pressure on the champion than the challenger,” but the Ring General is not the usual case. He is in charge, he doesn’t feel pressure. It felt great to win the WWE UK Championship at NXT TakeOver: New York. Anything else would’ve been disappointing. Walter enjoyed the challenge Dunne posed in their match. Dunne is one of the most versatile opponents he’s ever faced, and Walter gave Dunne this rematch because he came up and asked him for it. Walter appreciates guts like that. He knows Dunne is training harder than ever, and that’s good. Walter wants to face the best Dunne possible, and is honored to be the man that brings it out of him. Both men will be prepared, but who will be the winner of this epic rematch?

NXT UK Media talks with Moustache Mountain.

What are Trent Seven’s and Tyler Bate’s thoughts on the rematch, Dunne VS Walter. “Next week on NXT UK,” the “Bruisermate” will surely win back that WWE UK Championship in perhaps the biggest rematch ever. Up to this point, that is. There will be an even bigger rematch that hasn’t happened but must happen. Grizzled Young Veterans should do the right thing and put those NXT UK Tag Team Championships against them, Moustache Mountain. Rematches are where it’s at. It’s just a matter of time. When and where, if at all, will we see GYV VS Moustache Mountain Volume 2?

Ilja Dragunov VS Jack Starz!

NXT UK finally sees #UNBESIEGBAR in person! Will this Moscow madman make mincemeat of poor ol’ Jack Starz?

The bell rings and Starz circles and ties up with Dragunov. Dragunov wrenches and whips Starz to a corner for a clothesline. Then he brings Starz over to another corner for buckle bumps and back elbows. Dragunov stomps and punches and bumps Starz off more buckles. He clubs away on Starz back, then stands him up to whip corner to corner. Dragunov runs in but Starz boots him back! Starz throws European Uppercuts but Dragunov just smiles! Dragunov kicks and clubs Starz hard again! Fans fire with Dragunov as he aims corner to corner. Dragunov runs in for one clothesline, then another, then runs. Starz dodges the third but gets the fourth from the left!

Dragunov grins again as he stalks Starz. Dragunov runs, Starz dodges but Dragunov hits back from the apron. He skins the cat to clobber Starz! But Dragunov still isn’t done. He waits for Starz to stand, but Starz dropkicks back! Starz puts on a half nelson chinbar, aka the Gator Hold, but Dragunova pries free. Dragunov reels Starz in for a CHOP! Then a big back senton! Dragunov is all fired up and so is Glasgow. Starz flounders around but Dragunov hits shouts, “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!” He runs out and hits the Torpedo Moskau, the running headbutt! Cover, Dragunov wins!

Winner: Ilja Dragunov, by pinfall

Dragunov wins his debut, but surely this is just the beginning! Will he have a Torpedo Moskau with the WWE UK Champion’s name on it?

Backstage interview with Mark Andrews and Noam Dar.

The last time these two were in a match together, they both got stretchered out because of dual leg injuries. But it has been decided that next week, they’ll do it all over again. What’s the mindset going in? Dar says that “it’s very fitting that we are doing this rematch in Glasgow”, because that last match ended like a bad night in town. Dar knows, he’s seen things. But he’s been running around not being the nicest guy. Dar is solid, but his time away made him realize he really does want to be in NXT UK and facing the best. He looks forward to this rematch. Andrews says neither of them was happy with that finish, so now they can have a true conclusion to Dar VS Andrews. May the best man win!

Killer Kelly VS Xia Brookside!

With all the talk of titles and contenders, the Portuguese spitfire and the second generation superstar don’t want to be left out. Is Glasgow gonna #FlyWithBrookside? Or will Double K bring Xia crashing down?

The bell rings and Kelly circles with Xia. They tie up and Kelly wrenches to a wristlock. Xia rolls but Kelly blocks the reversal. Kelly bends Xia back and brings her to the mat. Xia knips up and hooks Kelly with a leg and a chinbar. Kelly still gets Xia down again. Xia knips up again and wrenches, and fans rally as the two keep battling over the wrist. Xia uses the ropes to flip through and reel Kelly in for a headlock takeover. Kelly headscissors back but Xia endures the squeeze. Xia moves around and pops out. Fans cheer as the two go again. Kelly headlocks and gets the takeover but now Xia headscissors. Kelly bridges back and rolls to pop out. Fans cheer as the two shake hands.

But wait, is that Jinny? What is the Spoiled Princess doing coming out now? Jinny struts down the ramp, but then she presents… Jazzy Gabert!? And she’s on Jinny’s side? Kelly and Xia are ready for a fight as Jazzy gets to the ring. But then Kelly leaves Xia high and dry!? Xia’s all alone as the German Juggernaut stares her down! Jazzy grabs Xia and brings her in, Canadian rack to Dominator Slam! Fans boo as Jinny and Jazzy stand tall. What does this alliance of fashion and ferocity mean for the rest of the NXT UK Women’s Division?

No Contest

NXT UK General Manager, Johnny Saint, tweets a huge announcement!

After talking with Toni Storm, the match both she and Nina Samuels want is coming! The NXT UK Women’s Championship will be on the line in two weeks! Will the Rose Devil take over as the leading lady of NXT UK? Or will the Lightning From Down Under strike her down?

WWE United Kingdom Championship Contender’s Qualifier: Dave Mastiff VS Wolfgang!

The Bomber and the Last King of Scotland wanted to have a go since a confrontation backstage in New York! This isn’t just to settle who is the biggest and baddest, but to see who is the third man in that Fatal 4!

The bell rings and Glasgow is naturally on Gallus’ side as Wolfgang ties up with Mastiff. Mastiff headlocks but Wolfgang powers out. Mastiff and Wolfgang collide, but Wolfgang manages to stay on his feet. So Mastiff just keeps moving and he runs Wolfgang over. Things speed up but Mastiff catches Wolfgang’s leap to a powerslam! Cover, TWO! Mastiff keeps on Wolfgang with EuroUppers. He waistlocks but Wolfgang blocks and powers Mastiff to a corner. Wolfgang throws elbows and clubbing forearms. Wolfgang whips corner to corner but Mastiff reverses. Mastiff runs into Wolfgang’s elbow, then Wolfgang hops up to hit a leaping shoulder! Glasgow cheers as Wolfgang covers, TWO!

Wolfgang keeps on Mastiff and pulls on the arm. Mastiff resists but Wolfgang still gets the full nelson! Wolfgang thrashes Mastiff around, but Mastiff endures. Mastiff breaks free but Wolfgang clubs him in the back. Wolfgang gets the full nelson back on, but Mastiff endures again. Mastiff manages to lift Wolfgang but Wolfgang holds onto the hold. Mastiff flips Wolfgang off his back and then drops a senton! Wolfgang writhes from being squashed, but Mastiff keeps on him. Wolfgang powers Mastiff to a corner and rams shoulders in over and over! Glasgow fires up as Wolfgang crossbodies Mastiff in the corner! Wolfgang climbs up and leaps for double ax handles! Mastiff staggers but Wolfgang manages a fireman’s carry! Wasteland slam, and Wolfgang fires up!

Glasgow fires up with him as he climbs up again. Wolfgang leaps, but the Howling flops! Mastiff runs and crossbodies Wolfgang! Then he waistlocks to German Suplex Wolfgang into the corner! Wolfgang is down and Mastiff runs corner to corner, Into the Void! Cover, Mastiff wins!

Winner: Dave Mastiff, by pinfall

Glasgow isn’t happy that the Fatal 4 Way is only one-fourth Gallus. But Mastiff isn’t upset that they’re upset, because now he’s literally the biggest man in that match. Will Mastiff throw someone else Into the Void to become the next #1 contender?

But before Radzy can interview him in the ring, the rest of Gallus attacks! Glasgow cheers the Coffey Brothers as they go after Mastiff! Mastiff fights back but gets a boot from Wolfgang! And a forearm from Mark! And All the Best from Joe! Gallus stands tall but they’re not done. Wolfgang climbs up as Glasgow chants “We Are Gallus!” HOWLING SWANTON! The Bomber is down, but he’s not the only one who should worry. Will Gallus use any means necessary to make NXT UK their Kingdom?

NXT UK relives NXT TakeOver: New York and the WWE UK Championship.

The Bruiserweight and the Ring General went back and forth, chop for CHOP and move for move. But in the end, it would all come crashing down for Pete Dunne as Walter came crashing down with a huge splash. Walter is only the third-ever WWE UK Champion, but will Dunne become the first-ever two-time UK Champion? These two make history all over again next week!

My Thoughts:

A great episode for NXT UK’s second night in Glasgow. We got some great women’s division action, though mostly filler on the road to Toni Storm’s next title match. Piper squashes Hayter to keep strong towards the inevitable grudge match with Rhea Ripley, and Jazzy Gabert gets quite the debut in attacking Xia Brookside. It is an interesting move to have Jinny be Jazzy’s manager, but maybe this leads to Jinny using Jazzy as a proxy to take the title off Toni. Toni VS Nina is coming, and looks to be good, but I’d expect Toni to win when Nina’s barely done anything but talk trash. Toni VS Jazzy will be great, hopefully part of a UK TakeOver, as well.

Jack Starz made for the perfect jobber to Ilja Dragunov. He’s just the right size and is already the jobber of all NXT UK. Ilja will surely climb the ranks quickly given his resume from the European indies, and is just another reason I wish NXT UK could have a midcard title. Both qualifiers were great, and the right choices won. Devlin has been red hot even in losing, and he’ll make a great addition to the Fatal 4. Mastiff wins to give us the first Face in the match, and Glasgow already got their win when Joe Coffey qualified last week. But of course, Glasgow still gets to cheer as Gallus stands tall to end the night. Obviously this is also a tease that in the Fatal 4 Way, where there are no disqualifications, nothing can stop Gallus from making it feel more like 3v1v1v1.

The question is, who is the fourth man? Ohno makes a play to Sid, so he should at least be one option, but it might be whoever he faces in a match. But I also wouldn’t be surprised if the rematch of Dar VS Andrews is suddenly made into that qualifier, they’re both great Faces and it’d prompt Ohno to be upset and move into a program with whoever doesn’t qualify for the Fatal 4. I’m not even sure it matters about dynamics of Face and Heel, because I’m pretty sure Walter retains. Walter can be seen as a Tweener, so going against a Heel like Devlin or Coffey or a Face like Mastiff doesn’t change that he and his future opponent can have a great match.

My Score: 8.4/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMAPCT! & Unbreakable Results & Match Ratings: 4.17.2025

iMPACT is the Pre-Show, Unbreakable is a TNA+ Special! See what happened!

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iMPACT! is getting the old Heat treatment as a TV episode pre-show. While nothing about the iMPACT episode seems overly intriguing, they all actually have narrative weight, and since the last two weeks have been devoid of weight and general cohesion…this might be a surprisingly good episode which would serve as a better pre-show than expected.

I’m still mad that it’s a damn Thursday and they want to have 4-5 hours of show because WrestleMania reasons. Even WWE realized doing long shows before workdays was stupid, so NJPW giving them the idea to break Mania into two nights is a boon for everyone over thirty.

Also the main reason I’m doing a joint article. Since Unbreakable starts immediately after iMPACT, I’m not gonna put up back to back articles. One stop shoppin it!

Will @AJFrancis410 be crowned the FIR$T TNA International Champion TONIGHT at #TNAUnbreakable?!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/rT1TusIxJd pic.twitter.com/rxiBn6PxPw

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025

iMPACT! – Ratings:

Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz: Laredo wins via Laredo Fly – ** 1/4
Jazmyn Nyxx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee: Xia wins via Small Package – **
KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner: KC wins via Loaded Fist – **
Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley: Hot Topic Hotties win via Cemetery Drive – ** 1/4
Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat: Dani wins via Luna Landing – ** 1/4
Leon Slater vs Brian Myers: Myers wins via Roster Cut – ** 1/2

Unbreakable – Quick Ratings:

Zachary Wentz vs Eric Young vs AJ Francis: Young wins via Piledriver – *** 1/4
Ace Austin vs Steve Maclin vs Eddie Edwards w/Alisha: Steve Maclin wins via KIA – *** 1/2
X Division Championship: Moose(c) w/Alisha vs Akeem: Moose wins via Lights Out – Long Squash
Mustafa Ali & Nemeths vs Hardys & Mike Santana: Jeff Hardy wins via Swanton Bomb – ***
Kaz & Tessa vs Joe Hendry & Masha: Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ** 3/4
Barb Wire Massacre: Sami Callihan vs Mance Warner w/Steph De Lander: Callihan wins via Cactus Driver ’97 – ** 1/2
Inaugural International Championship: AJ Francis vs Steve Maclin vs Eric You: Maclin wins via K.I.A. – *** – TITLE CHANGE!!!

Results:

Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz

Laredo starts quick with a Straight Right, Tijeras, a few quick strikes, kicks Hotch out of the ring, wants a Plancha, but Tasha gets in the way to stop Laredo’s offense which gives Hotch an opening. Quick trip, a few chops and a hard Irish Whip has Laredo trying to catch his breath. Hotch tries to go for another Strong Irish Whip but Laredo reverses, two kicks, Flying Neckbreaker into a Missile Dropkick sending Hotch to the outside. Laredo finally pulls off his Suicida, and he’s rolling. Corner Forearm, Uno Mass Corkscrew Moonsaults, but Hotch manages to get away after two. A Snap Jab staggers Laredo, Ali style Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker and Hotch tries to take things to the top. But Laredo counters and Avalanche Michinoku Driver…only for two.

Laredo tries to keep things going, Back Handspring Crossbody, but Hotch catches him, big Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker for two. Hotch looks to the corner and then gets scared because he thinks Santana might strike, Hotch and Tasha argue, Laredo recovers and runs up the corner and hits the Laredo Fly for the win.

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Jazmyn Nyx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee

Jazmyn and Xia go for a chain wrestling or World of Sport kind of start. Xia even gets out of the Head Scissors with the classic Hand Stand and pop. After a little taunting, Jazmyn tries to charge but Xia loops around for a flash Cradle, Nyx kicks out quick and retreats to her Fatal Influence friends for a breather. Xia catches her with a Dropkick, a few strikes and starts putting things together until Jazmyn catches her in the corner and Snake Eyes Xia the hard way and then starts leaning her into the ropes, a few Leg Sweeps, PK kicks and Jazmyn is in control. Fisherman’s Suplex Hold from Jazmyn but Xia kicks at two. She tries to fight back up but Jazmyn is using her positioning to keep control. Bulldog into the middle buckle, puts Xia between the ropes and lays in a Round Kick to her chest and Xia has been eating offense for the last few minutes. The crowd tries to rally the little British Angel, but Jazmyn lays in some forearms, hits the ropes, Xia ducks and they hit stereo High Kicks to double down for a few moments.

Xia starts to rally, gets a few shots in, Tijeras, Xia tries Angel Wings but Jazmyn moves. Jazmyn tries to stay on her, but a Jawbreaker gives Xia time to go to the corner, Xia hits the Crossbody, Angel Wings, and looks for a DDT or something but Fatal Influence get involved distracting everyone. Lei has Fallon hanled, but Jacy is mouthing off causing Rosemary to come down and make a Mist save. Jazmyn tries to be opportunistic, but Xia blocks her move and hits the Small Package for the win.

Overbooked and timing was a bit shoddy in some spots, but not offensive. Not bad, but not good either.

KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner

This is for a spot in the Ultimate X match. Here’s to hoping the Blessed One beats the hell out of the loser who’s about as over as Herpes. Meaning he never goes away, and he’s unlikable. Anyone that says “Funny Underdogs are needed on shows”, isn’t that like 60% of the roster? No one is funny if everyone tries to be funny. KC however, he’s fucking hilarious and amazing.

KC tries to pay off Deaner and get him to forfeit, Deaner of course does the underdog thing of fighting back, dumb looking punches, goofball corner spot that he lengthens to the put of looking dumb and not funny. Oh thank God KC hits the Spiderman in the ropes, ducks Deaner and 305 gets hit for a near fall. Now KC is rolling, nice quick offense, Snapmare, Front Roll Neck Snap, Stomp into Split into cover for only two. Deaner goes for the comeback, and a few Lariats, Bulldog, and everything looks soo stupid. Deaner puts KC in the Airplane spin, gets dizzy and then goes again, TKO for two.

Navarro tries to powder, Deaner goes after him but the ref gets Deaner off of him since KC was in the ropes, KC wraps his necklace around his knuckles and a quick Jab to the face as Deaner tries to suplex him, 1-2-3, Blessed WIN.

If Deaner was the only doofus guy he’d be fine, but when we have Santino, Arianna, Laredo, KC, Great Hands, Brian Myers, Dango, Alisha, Hendry (while not a doofus isn’t close to serious), Kaz, Elegance Brand (all 3 of them), Ryan Nemeth and those are just off the top of my head. Everyone can’t be silly or no one is silly and nothing matters.

Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley

I’m gonna keep any Gigi drooling to a minimum since I respect my boy Wentz, but I will say, you gotta love Hot Topic Hotties. Yes I like walking red flags, I’m self aware, and okay with it.

Maggie and Gigi start, a few quick counters, Gigi manages the Double Hook Cradle for two, then Hot Topic Hotties go tandem with a Dropkick and a Twisting Elbow for another two. Tatum is officially legal, Maggie looks for the tag but Heather wants to push Maggie more. Which is exactly how ASH treated her. Tatum turns it around, Gigi tags in, Poetry Bronco, and then Kawada Kicks from Gigi. Concierge distracts, Maggie grabs her, Heather takes the cheap shot, Suplex from Maggie for two. Heather and Maggie get some offense in together, and Heather is working Gigi over in the heel corner. Unicorn Stampede essentially. Heather goes for a pinfall and its only 2. Heather is getting frustrated, Gigi with an Upkick headscissors, Heather tries to stop the tag out, but eats the Mule Kick.

Tatum starts beating on Heather, rams Heather into Maggie, Cartwheel Peach Sunrise, tags in Gigi, Double Headbutts and Cemetery Drive from the Hot Topic Hotties and everyone wins. Jesus…will never leave this chat, he started it.

Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat

Things start a little slow, Collar & Elbow tie up that they won’t relent for a while, Jakara tries to turn it into a Headlock Takeover, but Dani is too strong. Dani gets a few shots in, hops the rope for something but Lash makes her present felt and trips Dani while Jakara distracts the referee. The referee didn’t see anything but ejects Lash anyway. Lash won’t go, tries to intimidate the ref and say no. Jakara keeps things moving against Dani while Lash takes her sweet time slowly walking away. Jakara tries a Roll-Up but Dani too thicc to keep down. Dani fights back up, scoops Jakara and drops her unceremoniously.

Jakara starts laying in a bunch of Falling Knees and gets a quick two, before locking in a Cravat that Dani tries to fight out of. Dani counters out of it, ducks the Line, and they crash into each other with Forearms. The Double Fall Down spot is a little played out and this is only the pre-show really.

Dani levels Jakara with a few Lariats, looks for the Luna Landing, Jakara slips it so Dani comes off the ropes with a Busaiku Knee. Luna wants a Blue Thunder but Jakara gets away until Luna grabs her again for the Rebound Blue Thunder Bomb and a near fall. Luna charges the corner, misses, Jakara hits the Tornado DDT, but only two. Jakara tries to ram Dani’s head into the buckles, but Luna blocks, fires and takes Jakara’s head off, Luna Landing gets his and Dani wins!

Elijah has a promo segment and they have a really Sesame Street style “Walk this Way” words on the screen thing. When they did the bouncing ball lyrics with Ron Killings, it was at least cool. This comes off as corny and low budget public broadcasting crap just for Elijah to announce an open challenge at Rebellion or something. Admittedly I zoned out cause I figured it would be nothing of note.

Leon Slater vs Brian Myers

Myers and Slater start in a shoving match jawing at each other, and then Leon lays in a Shoulder Tackle off the ropes, some jumping crap and Myers is getting bounced from corner to corner like a dork. Leon tries to continue the Around the World but a punch, Thrust Kick and Irish Whip across the ring gives him some confidence, but he eats the Feint Mule Kick, Back Handspring Back Elbow…and again System matches are “look stupid and get beat up for 70% of the match until a shortcut can be taken”. Speaking of short cuts, Leon goes for his Corner Leap, Myers guards from it, Leon repositions but gets tripped and eats a Spear. Then…we go to commercial.

Coming out of the commercials Myers is still in control. Leon slips out of a suplex and then connects with a flurry of offense, Myers eats more kicks than I can count, powders, Leon does his corner post leap, comes in and looks to win but an Implant DDT, dick kick and Roster Cut gives Myers the win.

Overall iMPACT! Rating: 5/10

Nothing special but at least it made some sense and was a better than the last few episodes. Low bar comparatively. Now immediately onto Unbreakable! So because this is a long night, I figured I’d do a Watch A Long with Mat Sarpraicone over on Dirt Sheet Radio because I have zero faith in Unbreakable being worth the 2-3 hours it will take to watch it.

So you’ll get quick results with ratings and an overall thoughts at the end of Unbreakable from me, because it’s late and I needed something to keep me awake.

Overall Unbreakable Rating: 4.5/10

The iMPACT! episode was easier to watch and digest, three Triple Threats is too many and the Main Event being a slow paced triple threat after a Barb Wire match and a bunch of faster matches really doesn’t resonate well with fans. Even though I didn’t love the Sami vs Mance match, ending on carnage and the “babyface” winning would’ve been a much better way to send the crowd home happy and we wouldn’t have needed so much time fill during the last hour of the show.

Maclin being the inaugural International Champion is cool, setting up the first defense against Eric Young is good for their story, so most of the marks were hit. It just was too damn slow and had no business being a main event. Champions vs Challengers was okay, but it only really picked up when Masha and Tessa were mixing it up. I liked Moose having the extended squash match for shits and giggles, but two Triples back to back to open the show is an easy way to burn out a crowd. Sure the Moose match was an extended piss break to recharge the crowd, but the card was just laid out awkwardly and things felt like far more of a chore than they should have.

All in all this was a very lame event. Yes I get it was purely stop gap to take advantage of WrestleMania weekend, but with Rebellion next week, we all knew it wasn’t gonna shake things up too much. But hot damn was I about to fall asleep if I wasn’t doing the watch-a-long to not pass out.