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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (8/14/19)

Can the Wrestling Genius solve #UNBESIEGBAR?

Published

5 years ago

August 14, 2019

Steven Mitchell

Two weeks until Cardiff!

With NXT UK’s next TakeOver on the horizon, the Modfather fights for his and Mark Andrews’ chance to be in the tag title match! Plus, the undefeated Ilja Draguno collides with Kassius Ohno!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Flash Morgan Webster w/ Mark Andrews VS Mark Coffey w/ Wolfgang; Webster wins.
Travis Banks VS Kenny Williams; Banks wins.
Isla Dawn VS Nina Samuels; Samuels wins.
Kassius Ohno VS Ilja Dragunov; Ohno wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Flash Morgan Webster w/ Mark Andrews VS Mark Coffey w/ Wolfgang!

The NXT UK Tag Team Champions are willing to take on Gallus, because the Scottish tag team has earned their spot. But in order for The Modfather and #MAndrews to have a spot in their hometown TakeOver, they’ll have to earn it, too! Can Flash take the first step for his team? Or will the Welshmen be left out in the cold, so to speak?

The bell rings and fans sing for FMW already. He and Mark circle and tie up. Mark hip tosses FMW down but FMW is up fast. They circle again, and FMW waistlocks. Mark runs to ropes and bucks him off, but FMW comes back to crucifix. Mark blocks with size and strength, but FMW sunset flips him instead! ONE, and Mark blocks the takedown. Mark lifts FMW but FMW slips out to hop out. Mark ends up outside and jams his leg. Wolfgang asks for time, but FMW slingshots. Mark gets in but FMW lands on his feet. Andrews keeps Wolfie back, but Mark comes up behind to clobber FMW down! The ref keeps the peace as Mark taunts Andrews. Mark throws FMW into the ring and heads at him in a corner. FMW kicks back but Mark forearms and whips him hard! Mark drags FMW up to back suplex! Cover, TWO!

Fans rally but Mark is on FMW with a half nelson and chinbar. FMW endures as fans sing again. FMW fights up but Mark clubs him. Mark wants the full nelson but FMW slips down and out. But Mark counters the wheelbarrow back into the full nelson, and slams FMW down! Cover, TWO! Mark goes back to the half nelson and chinbar, but the fans still sing for FMW. FMW powers up and fights out again. Mark shoves but FMW comes back with kicks to the bad leg! Mark forearms then shoves, and FMW tumbles out to the floor. Andrews checks on FMW but Mark comes out. Andrews has to back off as Mark puts FMW back in. But as Mark tells Andrews to get back, FMW DIVES out onto Mark! FMW puts Mark in, springboard moonsault! Cover, TWO!

Mark dodges the knee, but FMW escapes the choke slam. Mark knees then enziguris FMW in the ribs! CHOKE SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Fans are fired up for FMW as he gets to a corner. Mark trash talks Andrews before going over. FMW is on the apron as he fights Mark off with a knee trigger! Mark drops and FMW climbs, but Wolfgang distracts! Fans boo but this gives Mark time to get up and get clear of the Swanton! Andrews CANNONBALLS Wolfgang! Mark clobbers Andrews! Mark goes back to FMW but gets caught in a cradle, FMW WINS!

Winner: Flash Morgan Webster, by pinfall

Gallus got caught off guard! The Modfather checks off Mark, can Andrews do the same to Wolfgang and secure a spot on the Cardiff card?

Backstage interview with Toni Storm.

The NXT UK Women’s Champion responds to Kay Lee Ray saying she knows all. Oh Radzy! Cardiff is coming, it’ll be a big party, you got your best suit? Toni’s too excited to worry about KLR. KLR says all sorts of things. KLR… At TakeOver, Toni promises to be ready. An unusually down mood for the Lightning from Down Under, will she be able to get right to get past facing her former friend?

NXT UK shares footage from the break.

The Irish Ace, Jordan Devlin, was ready to speak when Rhea Ripley and Piper Niven end up brawling just down the hall! The Mosh Pit Kid and Scottish Viper are NOT done with each other, but referees and security staff do what they have to in order to keep the peace. Piper and Rhea leave it be for now, but when will these two tear into each other next?

Travis Banks VS Kenny Williams!

The Kiwi Buzzsaw and the Lucky Yin both want to be on the Cardiff card, and perhaps both want to be the opponent in Noam Dar’s “guaranteed” match. But how will they fare against each other with the clock counting down towards TakeOver?

The bell rings, but here comes the Scottish Supernova! It seems he just wants to keep an eye on potential opponents by joining commentary. Banks and Williams focus back on each other, and tie up. They go around and Banks headlocks. Williams powers out and things speed up. Banks gets Williams in a backslide, TWO! La Magistrol, TWO! Williams avoids kicks and stomps then goes up and over. He baits Banks in and gets the legs for a Boston Crab, but Banks powers him off. Williams stays on his feet, and fans cheer as we have a stand-off. Banks headlocks Williams but Williams powers out. He goes sideways to elbow Banks down! Cover, TWO! Banks gets to a corner, Williams runs in and hits a forearm smash, but Banks shoves the bulldog away. Banks trips Williams up then runs to shotgun knee! Cover, TWO!

Williams checks his teeth as he gets to a corner. Banks CHOPS Williams as fans start dueling. Banks kicks at Williams’ legs, then CHOPS him again. Williams staggers but Banks is on him with a snapmare and swift kick! Knee drop, cover, TWO! Banks keeps his cool as he keeps on Williams with a facelock. Williams jawbreakers free! Then hurdles and rolls Banks up, TWO! Banks runs but is sent out. Williams runs but Banks gets clear of the dropkick. Banks comes back to DIVE onto Williams! Banks puts Williams in and climbs up, dumdum stomps to the back! Cover, TWO! Williams lives but fans rally up. Banks has Williams up as Dar says neither man is impressive. Williams counters the Kiwi Krusher to a cradle, TWO! CLIMAX headlock driver! Cover, TWO!! Banks survives both ways, but Williams stays on him.

Fans rally up and Williams gives a European Uppercut. Banks kicks the legs out, and again. Williams blocks the next kick to CHOP and BOOT Banks! Williams runs into a SUPERKICK! But comes back with a “time travel” lariat! Banks is on the apron, but he gets a springboard elbow! Williams DIVES and sends Banks into barriers! Then he puts Banks back in before climbing up, flying elbow! Cover, TWO!! Banks still lives but Williams fires up. Fans rally and Williams reels Banks in. Banks blocks the driver and runs, SLICE OF HEAVEN! Then, KIWI KRUSHER! Cover, Banks wins!

Winner: Travis Banks, by pinfall

The Buzzsaw cuts down Williams, and Dar starts to think, and perhaps worry, about the possibility of facing Banks in Cardiff. Will GM Johnny Saint think that is the match-up for TakeOver, too?

Dar taunts Banks on his way out, and Banks goes over to dare Dar to do more than just talk. Dar says there’s plenty of time for that, but “good job!” Will Dar be so jocular if he really does have to face the Buzzsaw again?

Isla Dawn VS Nina Samuels!

The White Witch and the Rose Pink Devil are both hoping to have another go at the NXT UK Women’s Championship. Kay Lee Ray has Cardiff set, but will one of these women punch their ticket for a date there after?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up and Nina wrenches to a wristlock. Dawn bridges and spins to reverse the wrench. Nina endures as Dawn wants the shoulder. She spins but Dawn wrangles her to the mat. Nina gets back up and cartwheels to reverse and power Dawn down. Nina drops knees on Dawn’s arm then covers, TWO! Fans rally up but Nina puts Dawn in a straitjacket stretch. Dawn endures being pulled back but she fights her way up. Dawn backs Nina into the buckles and arm-drags her off. Nina cartwheels through but gets a dropkick for it! Dawn waistlocks but Nina bucks her off. Dawn shows her flexibility with a split, then rolls Nina up! TWO, but Dawn is right on Nina.

Nina has a foot on the ropes but Dawn puts her in a corner. Nina throws Dawn into buckles! Nina swings to knee Dawn in the back! Cover, TWO! Nina keeps her composure as she stomps Dawn at the ropes. Nina pulls Dawn against the ropes but lets up, to dropkick Dawn down! Cover, TWO! Nina stomps Dawn then drags Dawn up for a drop toehold. Nina ties up the legs for a deathlock and chinlock. Fans rally as Dawn endures. Dawn grabs at fingers but Nina shifts to a facelock. Dawn and Nina club away, but Nina pushes Dawn into buckles. Nina runs into a boot! And then gets buckles before getting a saido suplex! Dawn fires up and kicks away on Nina’s legs. Dawn adds EuroUppers, then underhooks. Nina fights out to a fireman’s carry. Dawn escapes and knees Nina down! Cover, TWO! Dawn keeps her focus as she drags Nina up.

Nina powers Dawn into buckles, then runs in, only to be put on the apron. Nina ducks the punch to hit a roundhouse! Slingshot splash! Cover, TWO!! Nina is shocked that Dawn survives! Nina drags Dawn back up and fans rally. Dawn ROUNDHOUSES! Half ‘n’ Half to a bridge! TWO, and now Dawn can’t believe it! Fans keep cheering her own, so Dawn grabs Nina again. Nina holds ropes to resist, but Dawn pries at her grip. The ref counts so Dawn lets up at 4. Nina sucker punches Dawn! Fireman’s carry, NINA-GOROSHI! Cover, Nina wins!

Winner: Nina Samuels, by pinfall

The Rose Pink Devil downs the White Witch, but she still has a way to go before becoming a contender. Will Nina be the leading lady she’s always wanted to be after Cardiff?

NXT UK GM Johnny Saint and Assistant GM Sid Scala speak.

After the events of last week, both Sid and Saint feel Joe Coffey and Dave Mastiff need another match to settle things. And that match happens at TakeOver: Cardiff! But to ensure it has a definitive finish, it will be LAST MAN STANDING! Will the Iron King or the Bomber of Black Country be the one to survive this human demolition derby?

NXT UK shares footage from Walter’s training.

In Essen, Germany, the wXw Wrestling Academy is the home of the Ring General’s intense preparation for his WWE United Kingdom Championship match. But he also makes sure the training is just as intense for the next generation of European wrestlers. Walter makes sure they all understand the proper form for everything, from stretching to taking bumps to entering the ring. He asks his line-up of trainees what they’re doing this for. To goof off and have fun? If so, go to England. This is a professional wrestling school. None of you belong here if you’re going to mess around.

Walter has one trainee give European Uppercuts. But they’re not good enough so he CHOPS them down! Then the next trainee, he reminds Walter of someone. Is he Tyler Bate? Is he the Big Strong Boy? Walter gives the trainee EuroUppers and slaps and CHOPS! He stands on the young man and has him say, “My name is Tyler Bate!” See that, Tyler? If the real Tyler Bate is man enough, meet Walter face-to-face on NXT UK! What will happen when Bate confronts the Austrian Anomaly just weeks before TakeOver?

Kassius Ohno VS Ilja Dragunov!

The Wrestling Genius believes he’s already perfected his true British wrestling style, despite being American. And now he wants to test the Moscow Madman’s style against his own. Will the Knockout Artist be the one to down #UNBESIEGBAR in NXT UK?

The bell rings and fans cheer for Ilja as he dares Ohno to bring the fight. The two circle and Ohno stays away from Ilja for a moment. They tie up, and Ilja backs Ohno up. Ohno lets off but Ilja grins as he comes back. Ohno ties up with Ilja, but again ends up on the ropes. He turns things into a cobra clutch, but Ilja pries his way out. Fans rally up and Ilja gets a waistlock to a headlock to a cravat! Ohno endures as Ilja cranks. Ohno works on the escape, and has a leg. Ilja breaks free of that but Ohno arm-drags out. Things speed up and Ohno catches Ilja! But Ilja flails so hard he topples Ohno over! Cover, TWO, and Ilja gets the cravat again! Ohno knees out hard, then CHOPS Ilja just as hard. But Ilja just wants more! Ohno goes for a leg but Ilja uses that to step over and knee Ohno back! Then Ilja drops a senton! Fans fire up as the cravat returns!

Ohno powers his way up to a corner, and the ref counts. Ilja lets off to run back in, but he gets a knee from Ohno. Ohno tosses Ilja out to the apron, then pulls him into the ropes! And then into a post! The ref reprimands Ohno but he just pulls on Ilja’s arm more! Ohno has Ilja against the crossbars before he BOOTS Ilja down! Ohno keeps on that arm between the ropes, despite what the ref says. Ohno arm-drags Ilja from the ropes and now has the cording hold. Ilja endures the knee in his face and fights up, but Ohno keeps him down. Ilja stands and fights at the hold, but Ohno kicks his legs out. Ohno has the standing keylock, but fans rally for Ilja. Ilja gets to ropes and shoves Ohno off. Ilja elbows Ohno away then boots him! Ohno staggers, Ilja runs, but Ohno sends him INTO ropes! Ilja is dazed but Ohno drags him in. The ref stops Ohno for only a moment before Ohno drops a leg! Cover, TWO!

Fans cheer but Ilja is in trouble as Ohno kicks him to ropes. Ilja glares up at Ohno but Ohno is on the arm with a knuckle lock. Ilja tries to fight Ohno off, clubbing away on Ohno’s chest. Ilja gets free and runs, but his Tiger Feint gets a BOOT! Ohno drags Ilja up, locks the arm, and then spins through for a falling armbreaker! Cover, TWO! Ohno has the wrist still, but fans rally up. Ilja endures but Ohno brings him up for a wristlock and sleeper. Fans rally and Ilja pries out. He turns around but Ohno reels him in for a facelock. Ohno passes the hammerlock to himself, but Ilja resists the suplex. Ilja powers out of the hold, but Ohno DECKS him with a right! Then clubs away on Ilja’s back! Ohno hammerlocks again, but Ilja pops out to SUPLEX Ohno! Both men are down but the fans are fired up!

Ohno crawls around to Ilja, but Ilja heads for him. Ohno has the wrist again as the two stand. Ilja works against the wristlock, and even eggs Ohno on. Ilja back spins to CHOP! Then he throws slapping palm strikes! Arm wringer! Ohno flounders, Ilja runs in for a big corner clothesline! Then corner to corner for another! He keeps moving, but Ohno stays standing from the lariat! Ilja tries again, but still not enough! Ilja tries, but Ohno clubs the clothesilne away. Off comes the armband, Ilja ducks, and finally left lariats! Ilja runs, 6-1-LARIATO! Cover, TWO!! Ohno survives but Ilja is determined to end it. Fans rally as he grabs Ohno and brings him around. Ilja wants the Gotch hold! He tries but can’t get Ohno up. Ohno trips Ilja, and STOMPS the bad arm! Ohno stands on the arm, to then STOMP it more! Ohno drags Ilja up, Canadian rack with one arm, twisting slam! Cover, TWO!! Ilja still lives!

Plymouth is thunderous for the Moscow masochist as he and Ohno roll to opposite ends. Fans rally up again as Ohno stands first. Ohno mocks Unbesiegbar, but gets a kick and rolling elbow to enziguri! Ilja waistlocks, but Ohno pries the grip apart. But Ilja brings it back in! GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans love “NXT! NXT!” for giving them this, and Ilja DIVES! The Torpedo Moscow hits outside, but Ilja has to get Ohno back in. Ilja does, then he climbs up top. Ilja aims, missile dropkick! Cover, TWO!! Ohno survives and Ilja is stunned! But he won’t give up, either. Ilja goes back to a corner and goes back up top. But Ohno stops him with a boot to the bad hand, and JAB to the head! Ilja slumps over, and Ohno climbs up. Ohno cravats Ilja now, but Ilja fights him off. Ilja clubs and climbs, but the sunset doesn’t work. Ohno just shrugs it off, but then Ilja gets him up!! POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Ilja is shocked but Plymouth reaches a fever pitch!

Ilja climbs back up again, but Ohno uses the ref as a shield! Ilja hesitates, and Ohno shoves him into the post! Ilja’s arm is already damaged, and Ohno throws him into the post! Then into the ring, for DREAM CRUSHER elbow! Cover, Ohno wins!!

Winner: Kassius Ohno, by pinfall

The Knockout Artist gets that knockout to top off this masterpiece! Ilja has lost for the first time in NXT UK, what does this mean for both him and Ohno as TakeOver draws ever closer?

My Thoughts:

A pretty good episode for NXT UK, but with only some progress towards TakeOver: Cardiff. The only matches that impacted that event were the first two. That was a real good opener to propel the story for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships, and of course Webster finds a way to win against Mark Coffey. The Welshmen need to stay alive towards the title hunt, and I’m pretty sure Andrews finds a way to win against Wolfgang to make the title match a Triple Threat. Cardiff will love having a representative in the match, and a Triple Threat is the perfect match for either contender team to win without hurting the champions. Cardiff would explode if their guys won as the clear cut underdogs, and then there could be a program between them and Grizzled Young Veterans in the time between this and the next UK TakeOver.

Hearing about Coffey VS Mastiff, Last Man Standing, that is going to be amazing. Their previous match was a lot of fun, so now that they can go to this extreme, this could be the opener to fire everyone up. Banks VS Williams was fun, and Dar was pretty good on commentary just belittling both guys. Banks is again the front runner for Dar’s Cardiff opponent, but I wonder if Williams goes Heel over all these losses. Not to join Dar, though, but just to be a worse Heel than even Dar. If not, I’m hoping Banks wins clean against Dar to give Dar some karma. Toni Storm did good in her interview promo, going from excited to almost depressed. Her match with KLR is going to be a show stealer if these two go as hard as they can. The NXT UK Women’s title needs a bit of that Joshi Strong Style they picked up in Japan to really up things. Dawn VS Samuels was definitely filler to keep both fresh in our minds, but I don’t see either coming around even if KLR wins.

That was a rather effective segment from Walter. He comes off like a tyrant, as is his Heel persona. His insult that “goofing off” is what British wrestlers do, and being serious is what European wrestlers do. I doubt anything too serious happens in their face-to-face next week, with Aichner and Barthel busy with a match. Bate can easily get away if Walter tries something, or Bate could even make Walter back off by putting up a fight. But I still don’t see Walter losing the title in Cardiff, not just yet. Then the main event, for not doing anything directly related to Cardiff, was great. Ohno VS Ilja had a lot of great stuff, the arm selling and hard strikes especially. But what a surprise for Ohno to give Ilja his first loss. These two should continue for a feud to at least have a rematch at the “post” TakeOver episode.

My Score: 8.3/10

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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

3 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

6 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.