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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (8/21/19)

A jam-packed night as we return to Full Sail!

Published

5 years ago

August 21, 2019

Steven Mitchell

NXT enters a new phase!

The Undisputed Era may not be draped in gold yet, but there is still time on the clock! What will be their first move as NXT prepares for a major move of its own?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Mansoor VS Damien Priest; Priest wins.
Mia Yim VS Vanessa Borne w/ Aliyah; Yim wins.
Shane Thorne VS Bronson Reed; Thorne wins.
Matt Riddle VS Killian Dain; Dain wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Undisputed Era is here!

Roderick Strong leads the way as he, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish and Adam Cole BAYBAY walk to the ring. Cole is still the NXT Champion, but clearly he is the only part of the golden prophecy that survived Toronto. “Boys and girls, I did everything that I said I would.” Cole beat Gargano in Toronto and retained HIS NXT Championship! Fans cheer for Cole as he continues. People are saying Cole had the performance of a lifetime, and now it is no longer a question that Cole is the greatest NXT Champion ever! If there was an NXT Mount Rushmore, it wouldn’t have Gargano, Ciampa, Nakamura or even Balor. It would just be Cole four times. Strong can see it now, such a beautiful thing.

But the four of them should be #DrapedInGold. The Undisputed Prophecy has not been fulfilled, and do you know why? They got screwed! Strong and reDRagon got screwed! So to cut to the chase, Velveteen Dream didn’t pin Strong, he pinned Pete Dunne. That means the North American Championship is on borrowed time. As soon as Dream stops ducking Strong, Strong will fulfill his part of the prophecy! Well said, Roddy, well said. And in order to win a tag team match, you pin the legal man! Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, here is exhibit A. Slow motion footage shows Fish was tagging O’Reilly! O’Reilly may not be a lawyer, but he rests his case. Fish says it is clear to anyone with working eyes that they did NOT lose in Toronto! Regal, “you silly prat,” do your job and make this all right!

Cole agrees with all his teammates. What is right is a GOLDEN Undisputed Era! Fish and O’Reilly are the greatest tag team in NXT History, and they will regain those titles. Strong already has his name on that North American title. They are just two steps away from fulfilling this prophecy and completely running NXT, to make it truly undisputed. The four put up the Undisputed hand signs before heading out. But as they reach the ramp, they’re met by Mr. Breakout, Jordan Myles! Cole tells Myles to take a time-out. Fans duel as Myles stares down the Undisputed Era. Is Myles joking right now? He’s not using his Breakout contract on Cole, is he? Because Cole saw Myles before, and says that if Myles makes a mistake of choosing him, Cole will break that smile off Myles’ face.

Maybe Myles should challenge Shayna Baszler. No wait! Use it to go to NXT UK or even 205 Live. Because those guys aren’t Adam Cole Baybay. Myles doesn’t move so maybe he doesn’t understand. There is nothing more damaging and detrimental to a young career than wasting a career shot on Adam Cole. And if Myles still wants to, Cole promises to make his career an undisputed failure. Myles still serves the contract to Cole. And then drops it at his feet. Myles puts up double peace, but will Myles get himself a piece of stopping the Undisputed Prophecy?

NXT Media catches up with Bronson Reed.

After a good experience in the Breakout Tournament, Aussie-zilla is ready to take on more in NXT. He is the leader of Australian Strong Style, and he is NXT’s “resident thicc boy.” Shane Thorne comes by to tell Reed that William Regal is too busy for him, and already gave Reed an opportunity. And Reed blew it. After all Thorne did to get Reed here, Reed wasted them all time. Then how about Thorne give Reed a chance in a match. Reed knows it’s a bad idea to pick a fight with Thorne. But yeah, let’s do it. Will The Worst get the better of Reed? Or will Thorne learn how much Aussie-zilla has changed since they were both Down Under.

Mansoor VS Damien Priest!

The Saudi Swagger returns as Mansoor returns to action! Manny won the historic Super Showdown 50-Man Battle Royal, and is ready to show everyone that was only the beginning. But will he be able to stop the Archer of Infamy’s own rise in the ranks?

The bell rings and Priest powers Manny to a corner. Priest lets up but still looms over Manny in a corner. Manny shoves Priest but Priest shoves back. Manny boots Priest away then hops up top, only for Priest to yank him down! Manny hits off buckles and hits the mat hard! Priest comes back to BOOT Manny then clobber him down! Priest rams knees into Manny then clobbers him again. Manny gets to ropes but Priest toys with him now. Manny throws body shots but Priest rams his knee in again. Priest whips Manny but Manny stays on the apron. Manny slides in and throws forearms, only to get a BIG RIGHT! Priest laughs as he drags Manny back up. But Manny cradle counters, TWO!! Priest escapes in time, but he gets a dropkick! Manny dodges and runs to boot Priest back! Manny keeps moving, but runs into the choke grip! But he flips out of the slam to enziguri back!

Fans fire up with Manny but Priest comes running in. Manny dumps Priest out, then runs to FLY! Direct hit takes Priest down! But Priest is up fast, only for Manny to shove him into the ring. Manny slingshots, neckbreaker! Fans fire up as Manny drags Preist out, tornado but no DDT, discus lariat instead! Priest drags Manny up, crucifix lift, crucifix TOSS! Priest draws the bow and aims, to drag Manny up for the twisting facebuster, the Reckoning!

Winner: Damien Priest, by pinfall

The Archer continues to win, but will he #LiveForever? Only time will tell.

NXT is on the move!

The hit developmental brand is so big, it’s moving to cable television! USA Network will now have a two hour NXT every week starting September 18th! Be ready for a #MoreButBetter version of an already amazing product!

Mia Yim VS Vanessa Borne w/ Aliyah!

The Head Baddie in Charge came so close to taking the NXT Women’s Championship from the Queen of Spades, but couldn’t account the submission skills in Shayna Baszler’s legs were on par with her arms. For now, Mia just soldiers on because it’s never too late to try again. Will she shut up familiar foes in the Vision and her bougie bestie along the way?

The bell rings and Vanessa rushes Mia, just to put her on her guard. The two circle, and Vanessa kicks Mia low to put on a headlock. Mia endures the grind and reverses to her own headlock. Vanessa powers out but Mia runs her over. Things speed up and Mia throat chops Vanessa! But then Aliyah trips Mia up! Vanessa fireman’s carries to a Samoan Drop right away! Cover, TWO! #BorneBougie are both upset but Vanessa rams Mia into buckles. Vanessa stomps away but lets up at the ref’s count. Vanessa goes after Mia at the ropes and holds her upside down for a hanging Boston Crab! And then she spanks a “LOWER” sticker onto Mia’s lower half! Vanessa stomps Mia back into the ring while the “highers” soak up the heat. Vanessa pie faces Mia around, saying she’s “pathetic” and a loser.

Mia jabs back, so Vanessa SLAPS Mia! Mia gets mad now, and trips Vanessa up for some ground ‘n’ pound! Mia kicks and punches and CHOPS Vanessa in a corner. Rapid fire, even! Mia kicks Vanessa’s legs more, then CHOPS away again! Mia tosses Vansesa by her hair, then runs in for a CANNONBALL! Protect Ya Neck! Cover, Mia wins!

Winner: Mia Yim, by pinfall

The HBIC may not be the champ but she’s not going to be called a loser by snobs. Will the Blasian Baddie get one more shot against Bully Baszler?

Speaking of, here comes Shayna. The Submission Magician hears the fans duel as she tells Mia, “You are badass.” Mia fought Shayna and took her to places no other woman did. And Shayna saw it in Mia’s eyes. Mia has had to go some dark places to get out of the situations she’s been in. But Mia and Shayna don’t need to be enemies. They can be allies. Mia expects a sneak attack, and sees the Horsewomen coming. Shayna says it’s a cold business, but it’s nice and warm under her “dragon’s wing.” What does Mia say to this offer? Fans are divided, but Mia… says no with a punch to Jessamyn! Marina attacks and so does Shayna! They throw and stomp and kick Mia around, but referees hurry out to stop this. Shayna still gets shots in, but the beat down is done. Will Mia be able to win this fight alone when Shayna has her cohorts back?

A long-awaited rematch finally happens next week!

Back from injury, the Croatian Colossus returns to action to settle things with the Limitless One! “The reality is, the Universe has seen nothing yet.” Two hyper-athletes with a connection through their careers, you don’t see men this big and strong show such agility. Dijakovic is bitter and unsatisfied, but Lee has a pretty titanic chip on his shoulder, too. A count-out draw was not what anyone wanted, and things out of their control delayed this battle. It isn’t about wins or losses, but shattering through glass ceilings, reaching new heights and creating legacies. Will we feast our eyes on a triumphant return for Dominik Dijakovic? Or will we all bask in Keith Lee’s glory once again?

Shane Thorne VS Bronson Reed!

Still jaded over not being given his own opportunity, The Worst wants to show he’s better than the Breakout Tournament losers. He checked off Joaquin Wilde, but can he stop a determined Aussie-zilla?

The bell rings and either way, fans chant “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! OI OI OI!” Reed and Thorne circle, and Thorne quickly kicks Reed’s leg. Thorne circles and kicks Reed more, but Reed chases him to a corner. The ref backs Reed off but Thorne gets a quick kick on Reed’s leg. Thorne gets out and taunts Reed, then slowly gets back in the ring. Fans cheer Reed on and Reed blocks a kick to waistlock and slam Thorne to the mat. Reed sits on Thorne and that is enough to crush him! Reed drags Thorne up for an armlock, but Thorne pulls at the beard. Thorne puts Reed in the corner and kicks away on the leg! Thorne grinds his boot in Reed’s face but backs off at 4. Thorne has the arm but Reed whips out. Things speed up as Thorne jumps over Reed, but on the second time he gets caught for a SPINEBUSTER!

Thorne flounders to a corner, Reed gives Thorne a face wash! Reed drags Thorne up and trophy lifts, but Thorne slips out to chop block! Thorne clubs and kicks Reed to a corner but the ref counts. Thorne backs off and Reed gets up, but Thorne comes back for more strikes. The ref counts again and Thorne lets up at 4. Thorne scowls as he rakes Reed’s face! He really is The Worst as he swiftly KICKS Reed in the back. Thorne grins now as he trash talks Reed. Reed CHOPS Thorne from the mat! Then again! Thorne dropkicks Reed away, then runs corner to corner for a calf kick! Reed sits down and Thorne CANNONBALLS! “That’s how it’s done!” Cover, TWO!

Perhaps Thorne took too long bragging but he won’t let that bother him. Thorne tries a back suplex but Reed fights back. Thorne runs but into a powerslam! Reed and Thorne go to opposite ends, and Reed rallies with forearms and elbows! Samoan Drop! Thorne gets to a corner and Reed runs in, but Thorne boots him first. Thorne runs into Reed’s full body check! Then Reed drops a massive senton! Reed hits a big corner splash, then another. Thorne flops out of the ring but Reed won’t let that stop him. Reed goes out to the ramp, puts Thorne in, then climbs up top!? Fans fire up at the thought but Thorne trips Reed up! KNEE TRIGGER! Cover, Thorne wins!!

Winner: Shane Thorne, by pinfall

Thorne grins as he checks off another Breakout star! Will Thorne continue to bust through the rest of the bracket?

The Velveteen Dream is here!

The Experience is again wheeled out on his sofa by the #Dreamettes. The North American Champion has the fans chanting his name as always, and shows off the new merchandise. “The Dream’s T-Shirt, $30. The Dream’s shades, $10.” The Dream retaining his title in Toronto by pinning NXT UK’s Pete Dunne, priceless! One man, two, an entire locker room, Dream always ends up on top. Dream likes it best when he’s on top. That’s where the spotlight is. So as far as Strong goes, the spotlight is now on him. If he wants that 1v1, give Dream an experience he’s never seen before. But don’t take too long, because before you know it, #DreamOver. Dream rolls out in style, but will he have another dream match with Strong as NXT enters this new phase?

Championship matches have been made!

In two weeks, Jordan Myles will have his Breakout contract match with Adam Cole BAYBAY! Will Cole back up all his talk of breaking the real-life anime hero’s smile and ruining his career? Or will that smile be from ear to ear as Myles shuts Cole up?

But that’s not all, because next week, we get an NXT Tag Team Championship match! O’Reilly & Fish get one more shot at the titles against The Street Profits! Will reDRagon right a wrong? Or will Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins still have the gold around their waists to match the gold around their necks?

Matt Riddle VS Killian Dain!

The Beast of Belfast promised to do anything he had to, to take everything from everyone else. He started by targeting the Original Bro seemingly at random. A crash through the stage floor, then a fall off the stage side, and now we have a match that’s one fall to a finish. Will it finish in the ring? Or will things only escalate further?

When Riddle’s music hits, Riddle comes from the crowd and blindsides Big Damo! Dain is getting a taste of his own medicine! The referee backs Riddle off and Riddle kicks off the sandals into the crowd. The bell rings and the real fight is on!

Riddle kicks away on Dain but Dain clubs Riddle back. Dain throws Riddle out but Riddle’s in fast to throw hands and chops! Riddle backs Dain down but Dain knees those bad ribs. Riddle still swings, then roundhouses Dain out of the ring! Dain stays on his feet, but Riddle comes around the side for a FLYING BRO FIST! Riddle puts Dain in then throws big CHOPS from all sides. Dain throws body shots, then elbows away on Riddle’s head. Dain waistlocks but Riddle standing switches, rip cord but he gets Dain’s shoulder. Dain runs for the DIVIDE crossbody! Riddle is writhing and Dain drags Riddle up. Fans rally for the Bro but Dain has him in the corner for shots to the ribs. The ref counts but Dain does let up at 4. Dain drags Riddle up to whip him hard corner to corner.

Dain drags Riddle out for a big suplex! Cover, TWO! Riddle won’t go down so easily, but Dain seems to enjoy that. Dain fish hooks Riddle into a seated abdominal stretch. Fans rally as Riddle endures the pain in his ribs. Dain pushes as hard as he can, then hammers Riddle down to the mat. Riddle crawls to a corner but still throws hands. Dain kicks the ribs and Riddle rolls away. Dain wraps Riddle’s arm on the ropes to kick away! Dain grinds his feet into Riddle’s ribs! Riddle gasps for air but Dain chokes him. Dain backs off at 4 and fans still rally for Riddle. Riddle throws hands but Dain knees low again. Dain gives Riddle a gutbuster then a rear mount for a mounted abdominal stretch! Riddle endures and fans still rally. Riddle slips around and starts throwing haymakers.

Dain backs off but comes back for another suplex. Riddle fights out and manages to Fisherman Suplex Dain down! Fans are fired up as Riddle and Dain glare at each other. Dain throws a forearm but Riddle returns it. They go back and forth, Riddle fires off fast palm strikes! Riddle boots, then spins Dain around for a PELE! Dain ends up in a corner, Riddle manages a kip up! Riddle goes side to side for a forearm, then another the other way. EXPLODER! Riddle powers through his pain to kick. Dain ducks it then dodges the moonsault, but not the Broton! Penalty Kick hits this time, cover, TWO! Riddle grits his teeth as he drags Dain into a stretch of his own. Riddle throws elbows in over and over, but Dain catches the arm! Dain uses that to roll Riddle around, but Riddle keeps control and starts throwing more hands! The ropebreak forces Riddle off, but now Riddle grins.

Riddle drags Dain but Dain holds ropes. Riddle kicks the arms off the ropes but Dain kicks Riddle off his legs. Dain scoops Riddle but Riddle slips out to a waistlock. Riddle manages a German Suplex!! But not the bridge because of the ribs. Both men are down but fans are fired up. Riddle and Dain slowly stand, and Riddle rip cords, BRO TRIGGER! Dain is rocked, but comes out of nowhere with a shotgun dropkick! Then a CANNONBALL in the corner! Cover, TWO!! Riddle survives and Dain is furious. Dain hammers the ribs, drags Riddle up to a fireman’s carry, wasteland slam to senton, BROMISSION! Dain rolls and fights to his feet, but Riddle just hops on. Riddle throws elbows but Dain throws him! Riddle tries a fireman’s carry, BRO TO SLEEP! POWERBOMB! Flip over, FINAL FLASH!! Cover, TWO!?!

Full Sail is thunderous as Riddle drags Dain around again. Riddle climbs up, FLOATING BRO onto knees! Dain rams Riddle into a post! Riddle flops to the floor and Dain follows after. Dain has wild eyes as he runs around the corner, only to get steel steps! Riddle pushes the top half of the steps aside to drag Dain onto the base. Riddle can’t lift Dain, Dain back drops Riddle onto his head! Dain puts Riddle on the steps, runs over, BACK SENTON!! Dain crushes Riddle again! The referee counts and Dain drags himself into the ring. To then drop a Vader Bomb off the apron! Dain wants to make Riddle a pancake! Dain puts Riddle in the ring and goes to the corner. He climbs up, for another Vader Bomb! But he won’t stop there, a third Vader Bomb! Big Damo will not stop, he climbs for a FOURTH! Cover, Dain wins!

Winner: Killian Dain, by pinfall

Riddle wheezes and coughs up blood as the Beast of Belfast stands tall. Is Dain finally done destroying the Bro? And if so, who will be his next target?

As Dain leaves, he boasts that he’ll reach the title first and Riddle never will. But Riddle gets up and follows Dain to the back! Somehow, there is still fight in the Bro as he jumps on Dain with another Bromission! They brawl into the shadows of the backstage area, will this fight rage on off-air?

My Thoughts:

Wow, what an incredible episode! And just as the news of NXT on USA breaks. We got a really good promo from the Undisputed Era, and it goes exactly as you’d expect from them. Things are slowly building towards a Winners Take All WarGames match, even though we’re still getting individual title matches in the next few weeks. I can’t be sure if reDRagon wins the tag titles, but we will definitely get another TakeOver worthy match, unless someone in the Era interferes. But even then, that might be how this extends to WarGames III. Same goes for Cole VS Myles in a couple weeks. Myles’ part in the opening segment was great, he didn’t need to talk, just toss the contract down like he was throwing down the gauntlet. The match will be great, but I don’t think Myles wins while also taking the title. Champion’s Advantage might help Cole out in that case, again prompting Winners Take All at WarGames.

One thing I do need to point out about the opening segment is that Adam Cole implies the Breakout contract could’ve gotten Jordan Myles a shot at the Cruiserweight Championship. As of right now, 205 Live does crossovers with NXT, but it shouldn’t be privy to a stipulation of “any NXT championship.” Is this a subtle way of saying 205 Live could be cancelled and the Cruiserweights join NXT? Everyone’s been wondering, and “rumors” born from this line of questioning have been flying around, but nothing has been put out by WWE. Honestly I’m not sure what would be “best for business” but I highly doubt Cole misspoke in his promo.

We got a solid match from Mia and Vanessa, and Shayna’s part after was pretty good. I like the idea that she was trying to recruit Mia just to remove a contender from the Division, and of course Mia refused. Mia likely is going to get another shot on the road to WarGames, but I wonder how they make this last the three months until then. Shane Thorne’s story can definitely go for quite some time since he seems to be going through the Breakout Tournament superstars. His match with Reed tonight was good stuff, and he still the other six left. This is honestly great for all of them, Thorne is a great wrestler despite NXT inexplicably dropping the ball with The Mighty. I suspect Cameron Grimes will be saved for last, with Myles probably not being used if he’s going to be in that WarGames match on Team Not Undisputed Era. Grimes VS Thorne will be a solid match, and I could see Thorne trying to run away only to be stopped by the other Breakout superstars at the ramp.

Dream had a great little promo from his mobile sofa. Again going in line with the Undisputed Era’s prophecy and the potential of a Winners Take All WarGames, Dream sets up a program with Strong for the next phase, but don’t count out Dunne just yet. Dream might face each of them individually as NXT moves to USA. And last but not least, Riddle VS Dain itself was truly TakeOver worthy! It was brilliant for Riddle to sneak attack like Dain did when this all started, and then there were some really good spots. I honestly couldn’t be sure about that steel steps part, though. Was Riddle meant to kayfabe hit his head there or did he narrowly save himself from a shoot injury? Either way, I was also surprised Riddle was booked to get back up like that. Is this leading us to Riddle VS Dain, Last Man Standing? I hope so, that will be even crazier! And then one of these two can move on towards a title. For all I know, with three months to figure this out, it could be Riddle joining Team Not Undisputed Era in WarGames this year.

My Score: 8.5/10

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.2.2024

Under Siege is tomorrow! Yeah the card looks pretty awful, but maybe this Go Home will spice things up!

Published

11 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Andrew Balaz

Not gonna mislead anyone here, Under Siege looks nearly as bad as a Steven Segal film by the same name. Lots of useless tag matches, only really the X Division title to care about. It reminds me of a “Road to” show that New Japan does. Bunch of worthless matches with a few story wrinkles but entirely skippable.

Hopefully something crazy happens or the show is good enough to cover the bad card. But let’s hope something happens tonight to maybe create some reason to watch.

.@TheSamiCallihan debuts the first episode of #DMTV! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/OWrTeBtRZ6

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

Ratings:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin: Ali wins via 450 – **
Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich: Lish wins via Russian Death Device – ** 1/4
Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner: Hammerstone wins via Torture Rack – *
#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz: Ace wins via The Fold – ***
TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita: Grace retains via Juggernaut Driver – *** 1/2

Results:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin

Ali with a simple Headlock takeover, Bey fights back up and tries to create something with a rope run; but Ali gets the best of things with a Back Elbow. Ali gets cocky as Bey retreats to the corner, Bey turns things around quickly, lands the 10 Count Punches in the corner, Ali tries to fight back but Bey snaps off a quick DDT for a near fall. As Bey goes to continue the offense, Ali Drop Toe Holds Bey into the ropes neck first. Ali again, demonstrating some of the worst in-ring trash talk, Bey turns things around since Ali is running his mouth too much. Ali gets set in the Tree of Woe, Bey goes across to another corner and does a Coast to Coast Elbow Drop as Ali tries to sit up. Honestly, stupid looking since its obviously too coordinated. No one would stay half sat up just to eat an elbow.

While the move looked cool, I now care significantly less about what’s going on. Illogical spots just because “they’re cool”, should not be rewarded. Bey controls the match after the stupid spot, hits his Corner Uppercut Hip Attack, Ali tries to duck a few moves and create something but eats a Spinebuster for 2. Art of Finesse attempt, but Ali shoves him to the outside. Working back inside Ali goes for his Rolling Neckbreaker but Bey connects with a Roundhouse Kick to stop Ali in his tracks. Fighting Spirit spot, they run into the ropes, Ali has a bad Double Leg takedown that he tries to turn into a Cradle with feet on the ropes, but Ace pushes the feet off.

As security starts to move on Ace, Ali hits a Suicida, then Bey connects on a Tope con Hilo. Bey starts rocking Ali, hits the Kudome Valentine but Ali manages to pull himself under the bottom rope just enough to avoid losing. Bey climbs the corner, Ali German Suplexes Bey to the apron, Ali goes for the 450, misses, Bey goes to finish the match but the security get involved again, hit Bey with the flag and then Ali lands the 450 for the win.

I liked when the Security Guards were window dressing instead of mooks to cheat with. This just makes the matches dumber and significantly less interesting, especially when its nameless mooks and its not even a talent getting heat.

Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich

Dani starts strong and fast, forearm shots, lariats and a quick near fall sends Alisha retreating to the ropes to get some advice from Masha. Dani goes to attack Lish, Lish with a Drop Toe Hold, Masha takes advantage of the distracted ref and Lish hits a Satellite DDT and then taunts entirely too much. As Lish talks too much, Dani stands up and starts beating the hell out of Lish, Suplex into the rope assisted Blue Thunder Bomb. Dani goes for the Luna Landing, but Masha climbs on the apron, distraction happens, then Lish goes after Jody and the ref stays distracted with Lish. Masha slides into the ring, Roundhouse Kick into the Russian Death Device and Lish turns around for the win!

Sami’s little segment is aptly named DMTv since it feels like a weird hallucination or trip with the way he does stuff.

Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner

Am I supposed to care about this? Hammerstone looks like he’s chiseled out of granite and Deaner looks like he’s fished out of a trailer park. Hammerstone says a lot of how I feel that the Deaner schtick is pathetic. Deaner says he’s given the power to add a stipulation, Hammer says Arm Wrestling Match, Deaner wants a Sin City Street Fight. So we know what the crowd will pick. Christ this is so carny even Court Bauer blushed.

Deaner bonks Hammer with the mic, low dropkick, goes to grab a trash can lid and hits Hammer…but it just pisses off Captain Hammer. Stomps a mudhole in him, Irish Whip into a Back Elbow and Hammer deposits him to the outside to utilize the gimmick I would assume. This is going on much longer than it should, Deaner finds a chair, clocks Hammer once, goes for Twice, but this isn’t Kpop; so Hammer says no and hits him with a Backbreaker. Then Hammer hits him with a chairshot, 10 Count Punches in the corner, Sack of Shit, Deaner goes for the Ricky Morton lean against the ropes and sell to the crowd spot, but Hammer leans into him and starts using the chair again.

Deaner does his nerd Hulk Up, tries to call for a Body Slam but Hammer doesn’t move and drops the dweeb down. Deaner is back to the begging the crowd Ricky Morton spot…but the crowd doesn’t care since Deaner is a jabroni. Hammer tosses Deaner like a pizza ribs first into the back of the chair and just takes a few moments to revel in his handwork. Deaner fights back, lands a few right hands, tries to call for the Body Slam again like an idiot, gets Hammer half way and falls over so Hammer just rains down punches (can we end this waste of time please). Hellavator, I mean Nightmare Pendulum but Deaner floats over and lands the Scoop Slam onto the steel chair for only 2.

The crowd starts chanting for table, so of course Deaner obliges…this is going on so damn long. Hammer no sells the forearm, Vertical Suplex, goozle, and then Hammer Chokeslams Deaner through the table and calls to for the Torture Rack. Deaner is Rack’d and dead. ‘Bout damn time.

Like a Torpedo, Something is there…

Trent The Seventh and Ball Of Speed, alongside Broken Matt Hardy, are geared up to render The System obsolete tomorrow night at #TNAUnderSiege! pic.twitter.com/laEOlXayIc

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

I’m mad at myself that I popped for Ball of Speed. I’m not even sure why, but I like it.

"Can you please get fired?"

.@joehendry's live apology transformed into a new hit about @AJFrancis410! The "apology" song took things HIGHER than ever! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/6P7pDFbK3p

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it at least 3 dozen times, Joe Hendry is a treasure. Starting with a medley of the insult songs to lead into the Creed parody is genius. Odd apology, but I respect it. “Can you please get fired…”, such a great song.

#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz

Typical Junior style start with counters and some chain wrestling and then a quick tension spot where Trey slaps Ace and then they fire off on each other for a few seconds before they get broken up because its just a shmoz. Trey baits Ace to the outside, Up and Over but Ace lands on the apron and then Wentz picks the ankle as Trey feigns injury to distract the referee. Back Rake back into the ring and just insulting Knife Edge Chops at a deliberate pace. Commercial break happens and Trey is still in charge. Ace shoots the Double and turns it into a Jacknife Cradle for 2 but Ace is still visibly hobbled.

Trey tries to keep Ace grounded but he tries to fire up and Trey finds different ways to keep Ace grounded including a Running Bodyscissors into Full Mount. Kick combination rush from Trey as he goes for the Asai Moonsault to punctuate it but Ace gets the knees up. Short range Knee Strike, Click Click Boom, Corner Splash Seated Lariat spot into a Triangle Kick for 2! Ace looks to set up The Fold, Wentz distracts, Trey grabs tights! But Ace kicks out! Trey with the Backflip Back of the Head Dropkick. Bey levels Wentz and Trey is talking shit to the fans, Ace goes for the Crucifix Pin, but kicks out at 2.

Jackie Bryant Headlock Kick from Trey, but Ace blocks it. Triangle Kick misses, Ace tries to jump on him but misses, Cheeky Nandos, then Trey heads up but Ace cuts him off. They struggle on the top rope, Trey Bell Claps Ace, Ace tries to duck but Trey turns it into the Sunset Flip, locomotion float away, Ace Face Stomp into The Fold! Ace wins!

.@TheEricYoung and @Walking_Weapon make their intentions clear: they're walking into #TNAUnderSiege ready to take down @SteveMaclin and @FrankieKazarian! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/idI78rvsYJ

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

The Bald Bearded Canadians, good ole team BBC…wait…

TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita

They start off respectfully, which is what you expect since Miyu is well respected in this generation. A few Headlock Takeovers, Shoulder Blocks and finally Miyu drops Jordynne with a Switchblade Kick. Miyu goes to follow up, but Jordynne catches the kick and T-Bone Suplex gives Jordynne a near fall. Juggernaut Driver early, but Miyu counters, rams Jordynne into the corner, Triangle Kick from Miyu for 2! Cravat into Knee Strikes and then a PK to the spine keeps Miyu in control. Miyu lets Jordynne up and they trade strikes a bit, Jordynne’s arms prove to be a little stronger than Miyu’s legs, takes out the legs and then the Jackhammer on the floor from Jordynne!

Jordynne tries to roll Miyu back in, but Miyu continues to roll out to buy some space, Jordynne goes for a dive and eats a foot. Miyu looks for an Apron Death Valley Driver, Jordynne fights it a while but Miyu eventually gets her over and down on the apron for 2. Miyu with a Headlock Takeover, but both ties the other one up and the ropes save the awkward but effective exchange. Strike exchange number 2. Miyu no sells a few Scoop Slams and lands Round Kicks. Spinning Backfist and Round Kick connect simultaneously for both women to drop.

Jordynne charges, Pink Striker tries to block with the front kick, but Jordynne plows through with a Back Elbow. Kinniku Buster attempt but Miyu knows how to get away from that and fights off with Knee Strikes, Jordynne is rocked but fights back up and Avalanche Back Body Drop for 2! Jordynne no sells a Roundhouse Kick, Miyu no sells a Lariat then another kick from Miyu and a Back Kick to the face for 2. Skull Kick attempt, blocked, Juggernaut Driver out of nowhere to retain!

Overall Score: 6.25/10

The second half of the show was pretty damn good, but God was the first half useless. Hammerstone and Deaner went on far too long, that was dumb, it looked dumb, I felt dumb watching it. Ali’s match was garbage with the stupid spot monkey indie garbage spot. If I want to watch wrestling that makes less sense than Chinese Dramas with Hindi subtitles, I’ll watch AEW and have a stroke.

Thankfully, Joe Hendry got a good chunk of time, the Trey and Ace match was pretty good and overlooking the stupid run in after match stuff, the Knockouts match itself was pretty damn good. So the new bookers have really consistently done this stuff, where there’s a ton of overbooked stupidity, but they sprinkle in enough okay stuff to make me not completely lose faith. OH – and we do get Kushida versus Gresham tomorrow, so at least that strengthens the lackluster card.

Lets see if they ever figure out how to really book, or if they eventually go full TNA 2015.

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (5/2/24)

The Queen is chasing the crown!

Published

14 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Will the One and Only become the #1 contender?

Queen Aminata wants after Athena and the ROH Women’s World Championship, but she will still earn her way to a shot, starting with a match tonight!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

The Infantry VS The Outrunners; The Infantry wins.
Nyla Rose VS Camron Branae; Nyla wins.
ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown; The Kingdom wins and denies The Qrown a title match.
Toa Liona VS Jimmy Wild; Liona wins.
Six Man Tag: The Dark Order VS Adam Priest, Zicky Dice & Sean Maluta; The Dark Order wins.
Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz; Solo wins.
Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade; Aminata wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Infantry VS The Outrunners!

Captain Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo have had it with Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum! It’s one thing to use the same finishing move and rename it, but then The Outrunners’ new gear is camouflage, and they start using the Infantry’s catchphrases! Will Turbo & Truth get sent to Boot Camp? Or will Dean & Bravo be sent into Miami Overdrive?

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Who is this accompanying The Outrunners? Lazer Linda? So now they’re copying Infantry in having a female team member? Trish Adora steps into the ring to get a good look at Linda. Linda flexes on Adora, so Adora gives her a LARIAT TUBMAN! The Outrunners are upset but then Dean & Bravo storm up to throw hands! The ref reprimands but The Infantry keep throwing hands. Dean whips Truth and Bravo whips Turbo, but the Outrunners both reverse that. Dean and Bravo both dodge, then they both fake the Outrunners out! Those dropkicks get nothing, and then The Infantry DROPKICK The Outrunners!

The Outrunners bail out, The Infantry fire up and Daily’s Place fires up with them! The ref says they finally need to sort out, so Bravo falls back. Truth flounders in, the bell finally sounds, and Dean arm-drags Turbo around! Dean keeps Turbo from Truth, tags Bravo in, and then Dean wrenches while Bravo hops up. Bravo AX HANDLES Turbo’s arm, then brings him around to wrench. Tag to Dean, he goes up and AX HANDLES! Then the Infantry double whip, and double atomic drop, for a double HIP TOSS! The Infantry now mock The Outrunners, before the double FIST DROP! Turbo flounders away and tags in Truth!

Truth runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Then another DOUBLE FIST DROP! Cover, TWO! Truth stays in this but Dean storms up on him. Turbo distracts the ref, Truth pokes Dean in the eye! Truth blames it on the sunset, then bumps Dean off buckles. Tag to Turbo and the Outrunners mug Dean. Tag back to Truth, he goes up, BACKBREAKER, and then Truth winds up! But Bravo sneaks behind enemy lines to get Dean outta there, Truth’s knee drop turns into an accidental atomic drop! The Infantry then get in and TOSS Turbo! Bravo aims to PLANCHA! Down goes Turbo and the fans fire up again!

Dean brings Truth up, throws hands, then tags in Bravo. Dean scoops Truth, Bravo goes up, and they hit the BACKBREAKER and “Grenade” KNEE DROP! The fans fire up more and Bravo brings Truth up. Truth throws a shot but Bravo hits back. Bravo whips, Truth reverses, but Bravo gets around! Turbo tags in before the O’Conner Roll! Turbo runs up but Bravo dodges him to SUPERKICK! Turbo ends up on ropes, and Bravo ROCKS Truth! Bravo whips, Truth reverses and Turbo BODY SHOTS! Turbo BLASTS Dean, gets Bravo, and sends him into Truth’s BOOTS! Bravo staggers, Turbo CLAWS him on the back!

Tag to Truth and the Outrunners mug Turbo. The fans are torn, but Truth CHOPS Bravo in a corner! Truth spins around while the fans “WOO~!” Truth then storms back up, whips corner to corner, but Bravo reverses. Bravo runs up, but slides under as Truth goes up! Bravo then trips Truth, and asks if he should. The fans say yes, so Bravo YANKS Truth backwards into the POST! Bravo high-fives fans, but then Turbo FLYING AX HANDLES off the apron! Dean protests but there’s nothing he can do as Turbo puts Bravo back in. Truth drags Bravo over, tags Turbo, and Turbo drops an elbow! Cover, TWO!

Turbo drags Bravo up, tags Truth back in, and they mug Bravo with a big kick! Bravo sputters while the Outrunners flex. Truth whips, Bravo sunset flips, but Truth flails! Truth reaches for the literal sunset but Bravo finishes the flip, TWO! Bravo reaches for Dean but Truth trips him up! Tag to Turbo, and he drops down into a CROSSFACE! Bravo endures, fights up, but Turbo tags Truth. The Infantry get Bravo up, but Bravo BOOTS Turbo away! Bravo ELBOWS Truth, then ROCKS Turbo! And repeat! And repeat! Bravo runs, but into the DOUBLE HIP TOSS! The Outrunners shake hands and flex, DOUBLE ELBOW DROP!

Turbo BLASTS Dean, Truth covers, but Dean gets back in to kick it! Truth is upset but he stomps Bravo. Truth whips Bravo to the corner, then he BLASTS Dean again! Truth runs at Bravo but Bravo slips out to the apron! Truth hits buckles, Turbo storms up but Bravo dodges by going back inside! Bravo then slips out the other side, and Truth runs into Turbo! Bravo slingshots in for a STUNNER! The fans fire up as Bravo crawls for his corner, but Turbo grabs a foot! Turbo drags Bravo up, back suplexes, but Bravo lands out! Bravo avoids both Outrunners to hot tag Dean! The fans fire up as The Captain rallies on The Outrunners!

Dean fires haymakers and LARIATS! Then a back drop for Truth! The fans fire up as Dean runs in to give Turbo a FLYING BACK ELBOW! Dean goes corner to corner, blocks Truth’s boots, and puts him in ropes for an ENZIGIRI! Truth flops down, Turbo takes a swing, but Dean slips around to DDT! Dean kips up, the fans fire up, and they join Dean in an “OORAH!” JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, Truth breaks it! Truth TOSSES Dean out, but Bravo runs up! CARLIE CROSSOVER! Down goes Truth, but Turbo CLUBS Bravo! BIG back suplex! But Dean’s up top! FLYING SPLASH! Cover, Truth runs in, but Dean moves! The AX HANDLE hits Turbo!

Truth panics and apologizes, but then sees Dean! Truth wants mercy, but then he goes to poke eyes! Dean blocks those, bends those fingers, but Turbo CLUBS Dean down! The Outrunners shift into gear, MIAMI OVER- NO, Dean slips around and the BOOT hits Truth! Tag to Bravo and they get Turbo, for BOOT CAMP! Cover, Infantry wins!

Winners: The Infantry, by pinfall

Often imitated, never duplicated! The one, true Russian Leg Sweep Boot combo shines through, and that’s no cap! Dean & Bravo finally settle things with Turbo & Truth, will they march forward to settle things with The Undisputed Kingdom next?

Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker speak.

Cool Hand Ange tells Daddy Magic that things have been rather weird lately, to say the least. Not too long ago, Parker was on Rampage, going to make an announcement he told no one about, and the truth is, he was ready to retire. He felt he didn’t have anything left to fight for. Then he got the biggest news of his entire life, he found out he’s gonna be a dad! And if that doesn’t light a fire under your ass, then what does? So now, Ruby Soho is going to be at home, being a mom to their child, and Parker had to think, “What’s next?” Then he realized, there is a hell of a lot to fight for now, isn’t there?

Menard says how ’bout it? Ruby’s at home, nesting. Cool Hand Ange has priorities in order and Menard loves it! And tell ya right now, Menard has a problem with The Undisputed Kingdom. The ROH World Tag Team Champions, right? So how about this? They get the van, they pack it up, and they start taking a road trip! Van, train, airplane, who cares?! They’re heading to a certain place called The Promised Land! So get ready, boys! No doubt! Ever-Rise, 2Point0, X-JAS, will the next titles Menard & Parker go by be ROH World Tag Team Champions?

ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown!

Speaking of, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett are here to defend those titles! Or at least, make teams earn their way to a shot at the titles. Will The Kingdom check another team off the list? Or will Leonis & Maximus Khan be one step away from the crown?

The teams sort out, Bennett starts against Leonis, and the Code of Honor is kept. The bell rings, the fans rally up, and the two circle. They tie up, and the bigger Leonis powers Bennett to the corner. The ref counts, Leonis lets off, but Bennett kicks low! Bennett CHOPS, then brings Leonis around to ROCK him! Bennett stomps and CHOPS Leonis, then tags Taven. The Kingdom double whip, dropkick the legs out then Taven ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO! Taven throws down hands, stomps Leonis over and over, even at the ropes! Taven CHOKES Leonis, lets off, and the fans cheer as Taven tags Bennett.

Taven CHOPS Leonis, Bennett stomps and CHOPS, then ROCKS him again! And stomps, and ROCKS! Bennett ROCKS Leonis again, talks trash, then tags Taven. Taven CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Taven then reels Leonis in, but Leonis throws body shots! Taven CLUBS Leonis down, tags Bennett, and they bring Leonis in. But Leonis powers out, ROCKS Taven, then ROCKS Bennett! Leonis throws haymakers, then an UPPERCUT for Bennett! Then Leonis catches Taven to OVERHEAD SUPLEX him away! Maximus reaches out but Bennett whips Leonis into a BOOT! Bennett FOREARMS, Taven LARIATS! Bennett covers, TWO!

The fans rally and Bennett stomps Leonis. Bennett CHOPS Leonis, tells him to get up, then brings him to a neutral corner. Bennett ROCKS Leonis, brings him over, and tags Taven. Taven fires up Daily’s Place before he swings, but Leonis dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! Taven knees low, tags Bennett, and The Kingdom double whip. Leonis holds ropes, KICKS Bennett, then TOSSES Taven! Bennett kicks Leonis first, then reels him in, but Leonis back drops free! Hot tag to Maximus! Maximus rallies on The Kingdom with big LARIATS! Bennett runs up, Maximus dodges then URENAGES! The fans fire up with Maximus and he brings Bennett up.

But Taven springboards, KICK OF THE KING! Bennett BLASTS Leonis, Taven goes up! HAIL MARY PILEDRIVER!! Cover, The Kingdom wins!

Winners: The Undisputed Kingdom, by pinfall (denies The Qrown a title opportunity)

Taven & Bennett just showed The Qrown aren’t #NeckStrong enough, and now The Kingdom is moving on. But will they soon cross paths with Menard & Parker?

JD Drake speaks.

“You ever been lost? Lord knows I have. I’ve been lost for the last month. In light of recent events, my brain’s been foggy, I haven’t been able to articulate words, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. It’s showing up in my in-ring work, it’s showing up in my personal life at home. Hell, it’s showing in my bowling game at home, too. The other night during league, I asked myself, ‘Hey, where do I go from here?'” JD asked the lady cashier for change on $5, he only got back four bills. Three ones, and a $2! Yeah, a real $2, those still exists.

JD says his grandfather recently passed away, February of this year, God rest his soul, would put a $2 in every grandchild’s picture frame. JD once asked why he did that, he said it’s because they’re gonna need to talk to him one day, and this $2 was gonna be the message. Granddad would also say, when times get tough, you’ve got two choices: quit, or tighten your bootstraps up and get back to work. So while the Workhorsmen may not be a thing for the foreseeable future, time for JD to be a workhorse man. The Blue Collar Badass is gonna punch in, knockout, and give ROH a $2 ass kicking. Scrap Metal is ready to scrap, will he turn that $2 into championship gold?

The Iron Savages speak.

Bulk Bronson says, “Underappreciated. Underutilized. Undervalued. We, the Iron Savages, have been parading around like a circus act for an entire year, winning over the hearts of the ROH fans and keeping them all entertained.” Jacked Jameson asks, “Are we in any tournaments?” Bronson & Boulder both say, “No.” Are they on any PPVs? No. And y’know what? No more goofy savages, no more popping the crowd! Boulder says the adoration is not bringing them success. Time for the Iron Savages, yes, the Iron Savages, to live up to their potential! Jameson says frankly, fat morons and skinny idiots don’t deserve their entertainment.

They aren’t changing their game plan, it just means they’re done winning over “Low T losers!” They’re just gonna win. They’re sippin’ sauce, livin’ hoss, and EVERYBODY is going to #TiddyCity! Will these three start tearing their way through the ROH Tag & Trios Divisions until they’re sinking their teeth into titles?

Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz!

Aaron is tired of riding solo and going nowhere, so in order to get back in the good graces of Johnny TV, he’s gotta get that W back! Or in this case, he just has to get wins period! Will he be able to do that here at Daily’s Place where he became All Elite? Or will Serpentico’s human friend get his own great homecoming win?

Cruz gets the fans fired up as he offers The Code of Honor. Solo takes it, the bell rings, and then Solo kicks low! Solo DECKS Cruz, has him in a corner, and bumps him off buckles. Solo stomps a mudhole in, digs his boots in and laughs, but lets off as the ref counts. Solo brings Cruz up, snap suplexes, then smiles as he soaks up the heat. Cruz flounders, the fans rally, but Solo throws hands. Solo whips, Cruz ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! Solo flounders, Cruz keeps moving and he LARIATS! The fans fire up with Cruz and he brings Solo around. Cruz scoops to POWERSLAM, then fires up as he shakes the ropes!

The fans cheer as Cruz points to a corner. Cruz goes up, aims, and then FROG SPLASH FLOPS as Solo moves! GERMAN SUPLEX! Cruz springs up but Solo gives him the DREAMCAST KICK! Cover, Solo wins!

Winner: Aaron Solo, by pinfall

Solo makes sure Johnny TV saw that! There’s the first win, will he get more and more until he proves he’s TV Ready like Johnny & Taya?

Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade!

The One and Only African Woman Wrestler is an uncrowned queen here in ROH, but she is going to fight her way back up to her revenge! Will she be unstoppable as she chases down Athena and Billie Starkz? Or will this Renegade defy Aminata’s authority?

The Code of Honor is kept, the bell rings, and the fans rally for Aminata with “YES, QUEEN!” The two tie up, Aminata headlocks and she grinds Renegade. Renegade brings Aminata down, pops out the back and headlocks in return. Aminata endures, brings Renegade to her knee, and pops out the back to wrench, step over, and twerk attack! The fans cheer but Renegade is frustrated. Aminata hammerlocks, headlocks and hits the takeover. Renegade moves around, fights up, and powers up, only for Aminata to hold on tight. Aminata wrenches, Robyn breaks free and ENZIGIRIS! Then BACKSTABBER!

Aminata crawls, Robyn soaks up the heat and she kicks rocks before she runs up. Aminata puts Renegade on the apron, shoulders in but gets a DOUBLE STOMP for it! Renegade talks trash, kicks Aminata to the floor, then brings her back up to put her in the ring. Renegade brings Aminata up, reels her in, but Aminata turns things into a cradle! TWO, and Aminata runs up to LARIAT! Renegade gets up, Aminata LARIATS again! Renegade swings, but into a spin, snapmare, and PENALTY KICK! Back of the onion bag with that one! Aminata fires the fans up, runs side to side, and she DROPKICKS Renegade through ropes!

Aminata reminds us, she’s the one and only! But then we see Athena & Billie watching this backstage! Athena whispers something to Billie, perhaps some opening or weakness in Aminata’s game. Billie seems to concur while Aminata scuffs Renegade. Cover, TWO! Renegade holds on but Aminata brings her up. Alabama Lift, but Renegade sunset flips and high stacks! TWO, and Renegade swings, but into a wrench and facelock, snap suplex! Emphasis on the snap as Renegade flounders to a corner. The fans fire up and Aminata runs corner to corner, but Renegade ELBOWS back! Renegade runs in, gets around, half nelson FACEBUSTER!

Renegade sits Aminata up, runs and SHOTGUNS her down! Cover, TWO! Aminata is tougher than that but Renegade snarls. The fans taunt Renegade, “ROBYN SUCKS!” Renegade drags Aminata up, fireman’s carries, and swing into the DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Aminata stays in this but clutches her neck and back. Robyn is frustrated, but she drags Aminata up. Robyn DOUBLE CHOPS! Aminata is annoyed, but Robyn pushes her around. Robyn winds up, Aminata BOOTS the lariat, then DOUBLE CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again! And waistlocks, to GERMAN SUPLEX!

Robyn ends up in the corner again, and Aminata runs up, SWEET HIP MUSIC! But Aminata goes side to side to add the BOOT WASH!! Aminata says it is done now! She drags Robyn back up to HEADBUTT, Alabama Lift, and AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Athena & Billie are not happy with that result, they storm off. Aminata is not just ready, she is looking better than ever! Will not even The Fallen Goddess be able to deny The Queen her crown?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode of ROH, mostly because it was under an hour. Yes, I still skipped things but c’mon, it was obvious Nyla was going to win, as were Liona and The Dark Order. Great opener from Infantry VS Outrunners to settle their feud, and I love that the Outrunners went as far as to get a female member of the team to parody Adora, just as I was thinking they would. Great win for Infantry, they’ll definitely get back in the ROH Tag title conversation in time for the next ROH PPV. And very good Proving Ground match, good showing for The Qrown in their first ROH match. But even so, of course The Kingdom was winning.

As such, we got a really good promo from Menard & Parker. I really hope they get a strong showing here in ROH now that they’re teaming together again. And there’s still Maria wanting Griff & Karter going after the titles, there’s needs to be something big in the works for the ROH Tag Division. And really good promo from JD Drake. Granted, this is another case where Tony Khan does something in his booking/running of the company that kinda forces his talent into these worked shoot promos, what with Anthony Henry being released while he’s injured. But JD did a great job referencing that without having to say it, and I hope he gets going in the singles division.

Good promo from The Iron Savages to officially go Heel, but given the unified AEW & ROH Trios champs are also Heels, we aren’t seeing Bronson, Boulder & Jameson holding gold any time soon. Good match from Solo, but I was hoping he’d have to struggle a little longer before he could win and do what Johnny TV dared him to do. And then very good match from Aminata VS Robyn, especially with the detail of Athena & Billie watching. Aminata of course wins, and I would think she skips revenge on Billie to go right to the head of the snake. Aminata VS Athena will be a great match, and really should be the moment Athena passes on the torch as far as being ROH Women’s World Champion.