Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (11/18/19)
Raw heads for Survivor Series Weekend!
Will The Architect burn down El Idolo?
With Survivor Series just under a week away, Seth Rollins is raring for a fight! And he’s willing to give up his spot on Team Raw for it! Will he stay Raw’s Team Captain when Andrade has Zelina Vega up his sleeve?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair VS The IIconics; Lynch & Flair win.
- Karl Anderson w/ The OC VS Humberto Carrillo; Carrillo wins.
- Bobby Lashley w/ Lana VS No Way Jose; Lashley wins.
- Seth Rollins VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega; Rollins wins and is part of the Survivor Series Raw Men’s Team.
- Akira Tozawa VS Buddy Murphy; Murphy wins.
- Erick Rowan VS Alex Malcom; Rowan wins.
- Kevin Owens VS Drew McIntyre; No Contest.
- Natalya VS Asuka w/ Kairi Sane; Asuka wins.
- Raw Tag Team Championships: The Viking Raiders VS
Curt Hawkins & Zack RyderRandy Orton & ???; No Contest, The Viking Raiders retain the Raw Tag Team Championships.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Man is here!
Becky Lynch holds her Raw Women’s Championship up high, ready for the Survivor Series Triple Threat coming! And fans are fired up to see her in Boston! Becky tells “ya little snakes,” Bayley and Shayna Baszler, that if they’re here, they should just show themselves. They’re running around, yelling about brand supremacy. Becky doesn’t give two bullocks about brands! If they’re wanting a fight, let’s fight! Why wait for Survivor Series when they can end this tonight?! “Because after all, what better place for an Irish person to fight than right here in Boston?” Becky waits, but instead she gets the IIconics! Peyton Royce and Billie Kay are back and ready in in red. They’re “so sorry to interrupt.” But talking about Survivor Series, what were they going to do? Stay silent? For those who haven’t heard, the terrible news is that the Raw Women’s Team snubbed the IIconics! Just a terrible oversight, really.
But “listen up, toots.” The IIconics are the future, and the- Who cares about the future? Becky knows it is her and Charlotte, “tethered together forever” to go against them, but Becky wants both IIconics! But before anything can happen, Charlotte Flair makes her appearance! Becky wants them all to herself? Doesn’t want to tag with Charlotte? Well the feeling is mutual, but the powers that be say they have to. And guess what, Charlotte has a match at Survivor Series as team captain for the Women’s Triple Threat Elimination Tag! “So, Becks, shall we?” But wait, here comes Samoa Joe?! The Samoan Submission Machine is obviously not here to compete right now, between the cast and the suit. But what is he going to do while the Man and the Queen battle the IIconics?
Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair VS The IIconics!
Raw returns and the IIconics just rush Charlotte and Becky! They stomp away but the ref restores just enough order for the IIconics to bulldog Becky off Billie’s knee! The IIconics then throw Becky into buckles! And oh yes, Samoa Joe is on commentary! With Dio Maddin still out after standing up to Brock Lesnar only to get an F5 for it, Joe takes over alongside Vic Joseph and Jerry Lawler.
Back to the ring, Charlotte fights back on Peyton! Peyton hits back then whips, Charlotte reverses but Billie tags in. Peyton scoops but Charlotte elbows her away. Charlotte runs at Billie to get a hotshot! Heel kick from Peyton Billie covers, TWO! The IIconics tag again, and double wrench, kick and kick! Then they stomp and pose on Charlotte’s back! Peyton toys with Charlotte, but Charlotte throws a big right hand! Peyton powers Charlotte into the corner, Billie tags in and the IIconics mug The Queen! “You need to realize that we are the future!” Charlotte DECKS and CHOPS the future! Billie rolls Charlotte up, TWO! Charlotte trips Billie, has the leg, and gets the Figure Four, right to the FIGURE EIGHT! Peyton runs in, for a BECKSPLODER! Billie taps, Charlotte and Becky win!
Winners: Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch, Flair by submission
The frenemies are still strong together, and get a win over former Women’s Tag Team Champions. Will they one day find their way back to those tag titles?
But wait! Shayna Baszler and her Horsewomen are attacking the IIconics! The Queen of Spades dares the Queen and Man to fight, so they fight! This is a 3v2 and Shayna kicks Becky down to KNEE her down! Jessamyn and Marina have Charlotte down after a flurry of fists and stomps, then they get out of the ring. Becky and Charlotte regroup, to chase after! Security tries to keep the peace, but even King wants to “Let Them Fight!” Charlotte and Becky are backed down to ringside, until Becky DECKS a guard! Joe likes the #StraightFire and so does Boston, but it seems Becky will have to wait until Sunday. Will The Man finally get to slap the head off the NXT Women’s Champion at Survivor Series?
Backstage interview with Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins.
The Major Bros got a huge win in Germany and are now challenging for the Raw Tag Team Championships. Their entire careers have prepared them for this. But them, the Authors of Pain come by… Akam and Rezar HEADBUTT and BODY SLAM and just all around brutalize the Major Bros! Rezar and Akam talk down to them in their native tongues, more or less saying Ryder & Hawkins don’t deserve the tag title match tonight. But then, if Ryder & Hawkins can’t compete, who will?
Karl Anderson w/ The OC VS Humberto Carrillo!
The Machine Gun goes solo right now as The OC fires back. Styles states something for the record, “so all of you idiots can understand it.” Styles would love to defend his United States Championship against Humberto Carrillo, but Humberto disrespected the champ! Gallows agrees. And when you disrespect one member, you disrespect all members. That’s why “Hot Karl Mother Lovin’ Anderson” is going to do the beating down! That’s a party! They’re already the Best Tag Team in the World, but they’re going to teach Carrillo a lesson. But will it be Anderson who learns a thing or two from Ultimo Ninja?
The bell rings and Carrillo ties up with Anderson. Anderson clubs and kicks Carrillo into a corner then rakes the eyes! Anderson stops to whip Carrillo corner to corner, but Carrillo goes up and over and then arm-drags Anderson! Carrillo uses the ropes to fly for another arm-drag! Fans fire up as Carrillo dodges, goes up the ropes and leaps for a headbutt! Anderson flounders but Carrillo puts him in a drop zone. Carrillo climbs but Gallows drags Anderson out. Carrillo stares the OC down and the ref reprimands them, but here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are watching out for their amigo, and then Carrillo FLIES! Carrillo bowls over the OC and is fired up as we go to break!
Raw returns and Carrillo brawls with Anderson. Anderson uppercuts Carrillo then whips him corner to corner hard! Gallows taunts Carrillo as Anderson CHOPS him! Styles applauds as Anderson throws haymakers. Anderson brings Carrillo up to scoop slam, then covers, TWO! Anderson keeps on Carrillo, but Boston rallies up. Carrillo fights back but Anderson clubs and whips to run Carrillo over! Cover, TWO, and it’s back to the chinlock. The Profits coach Carrillo, fans rally up, and Carrillo fights back again. Anderson cranks and drags Carrillo down! Carrillo endures and fights his way up to fight out with body shots. Anderson uppercuts again and has Carrillo in the corner. Carrillo elbows back, then boots Anderson down, to shotgun dropkick him further! Fans fire up with the Profits as they cheer Carrillo.
Carrillo hits a running uppercut, snapmares and basement dropkicks! Somersault moonsault! Cover, TWO! But Carrillo keeps his cool as Anderson crawls to a corner. Carrillo runs in, but is put on the apron. Carrillo SLAPS Anderson away, then climbs up, leaping crossbody! Cover, TWO! Anderson escapes and Carrillo can’t believe it. The OC are worried but the Profits are cheering, Carrillo springboards, into a SPINE BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Both men are down but Anderson is getting up. Fans rally for Carrillo as Anderson brings him up. Anderson lifts, but Carrillo huricanranas to send Anderson into the post! Anderson staggers out, into a springboard enziguri! Carrillo puts Anderson in the drop zone but Gallows lurks nearby. Styles distracts and Gallows hotshots Carrillo! Anderson cradles but the Profits turn it around! Carrillo wins!!
Winner: Humberto Carrillo, by pinfall
The referee couldn’t keep up, and the Profits beat the OC at their own game! With the momentum still on his side, is Humberto Carrillo going to grab gold in the near future?
Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.
The Architect has had his ups and downs lately, so what is with accepting Andrade’s challenge for the Survivor Series spot? Well what else was he going to do? He would not be a good leader if he backed down from a challenge! Boston has elite talent, such as a certain football quarterback. Rollins is a leader who leads by example. He admires Andrade’s talent and his international career. But this isn’t Monday Night Almas, it is Monday Night Rollins! And he promises to once again #BurnItDown!
Bobby Lashley w/ Lana VS No Way Jose!
The Rocky Mountain Machine has his Ravishing Russian girlfriend with him as he prepares to wreck shop. But Lana first has a mic to say this is the happiest day of her life. She’s filed for divorce! Fans chant “Rusev Day! Rusev Day!” but Lana hopes they’re upset to hear that they aren’t going to see her future ex-husband! Lana reiterates that she and Rusev are going to be divorced! When Rusev landed here in the states after returning from Europe, he was served a temporary restraining order while they’re in Massachusetts! Rusev cannot be within 90 MILES of Lana! Lashley corrects Lana, it’s just 90 feet. But Rusev will be out of her life soon enough, and it’ll be Lana x Lashley forever.
Fans still cheer for Rusev as the Fighting Fiesta takes on Lashley! Lashley wrenches Jose to a wristlock, a shoulder breaker, and a headlock. Jose powers out but Lashley grabs the hair! Jose ROCKS Lashley with hands! Jose whips but Lashley reverses, Jose goes up and over! Jose blows a kiss to Lana! Then dances around before throwing more big hands! Jose headlocks but Lashley powers up to slam Jose down. Lashley runs to run Jose over! Lashley whips, and BODY SLAMS Jose down! Fans boo as the All Mighty drags Jose up into a full nelson and just thrashes away! Jose fades out fast, Lashley wins!
Winner: Bobby Lashley, by submission
The party is over for Jose, but things have only just begun for Lana and Lashley. And they really make the most of their making out… Will they continue to rub their love into the faces of everyone watching?
Seth Rollins VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega!
The Architect is willing to show he is the right man to lead Raw into Survivor Series by putting up a fight! But La Muneca has a microphone to say it is her pleasure “to announce the man that, after tonight, will be leading Team Raw into battle against Team SmackDown and Team NXT.” That man is “the greatest in-ring technician on the face of the planet,” El Idolo, ANDRADE~! Will Vega be a factor once again? Or does Rollins have a plan to counter her presence?
The bell rings and Rollins circles with Almas. They tie up and Almas pulls hair to get the arm. Almas wrenches, shoulder breaker, but Rollins turns it around to a hammerlock. Almas reaches down and gets a standing switch, but Rollins wrenches back again. Almas handsprings and wrenches Rollins back, but Rollins rolls and handsprings to do the same. Rollins trips, headlocks but Almas pops out. The two go move for move but back off and Boston cheers the exchange. Almas and Rollins circle again, and reach out for knuckle locks Almas kicks low to headlock and hit the takeover. Rollins headscissors but Almas moves around. Almas pops out to a headlock of his own, but Rollins gets up to roll Almas off. The two stand off again and Boston is still fairly impressed.
Rollins and Almas circle and tie up again, and Rollins headlocks. Almas powers Rollins to ropes but the ref calls for the break. Rollins dodges the cheap shot chop to get another headlock takeover. Vega is upset but Almas works his way up again. Almas pulls hair to get Rollins on ropes, and the ref counts. Almas fakes Rollins out to get the headlock again! Rollins powers out but Almas bumps shoulders. Neither man falls, so Almas shoves! Rollins dares him to run, Almas does and things speed up. Rollins hurdles, Almas leaps, Rollins arm-drags! And another arm-drag, to an armlock! Fans cheer but Vega is upset. Almas works his way up and powers out but Rollins kicks him back. Rollins runs but into a dropkick! Cover, ONE, but Almas stomps Rollins down.
Rollins goes to a corner but Almas CHOPS him down. Almas whips Rollins corner to corner, Rollins goes up and over to then run, and he dodges a dropkick to give a dropkick! Cover, ONE! Rollins drags Almas up and CHOPS, but Almas forearms back. Rollins CHOPS again, then whips corner to corner. Rollins hits a forearm smash, then whips Almas corner to corner again. Almas puts Rollins on the apron this time but Rollins forearms him away. Vega hooks Rollins’ leg! Almas blasts Rollins down with a forearm! And then Vega huricanranas, but Rollins blocks her! The ref sees it all this time, and EJECTS Vega! Almas is furious, but he triangle TORNILLOS Rollins down! El Idolo may not have his manager watching his back, but he’s in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns as Rollins and Almas rise. Almas walks into a fireman’s carry, but slips out to shove. Rollins dodges, and SLINGBLADES! Almas runs into a boot, Rollins hits a BLOCKBUSTER! Rollins clotheslines Almas out then builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit to Almas’ back but Rollins isn’t done! Rollins runs again, to DIVE again! He hits Almas in the front this time! Rollins puts Almas in then takes aim, springboard flying knee! Cover, TWO! Rollins keeps his cool as he goes to ropes, and stomps out “Burn It Down!” Almas rises, Rollins aims, mule kick to- No! Almas dodges but gets a PELE for it! Rollins lifts but Almas huricanranas out of the bomb, Rollins gets buckles! And then CIEN KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Almas can’t believe Rollins survives!
Almas drags Rollins up and in to hammerlock, but Rollins fights out of the bomb to back drop. Almas sunset flips but Rollins high stacks, ONE into a dead lift! BUCKLE BOMB! SUPERKICK! Rollins flounders onto the cover, ROPEBREAK! Rollins can’t believe he forgot about ropes! Almas sits up but Rollins stands. Almas throws a big forearm, but Rollins responds with his own. They go back and forth, Almas throws forearms from all sides, but Rollins fires off many! Then a knee, a kick and a CHOP! Rollins suplexes but Almas slips out, but Rollins breaks the waistlock to ROCK Almas with a kick. But he falls for Almas feint to ELBOW! Almas suplexes, uno amigo! Dos amigos! Almas gets up again, shimmies the shoulders, Tres Amigos! Cover, TWO!!
Latino Heat’s signature didn’t work, so Almas goes for another! But Rollins is up top fast, only to get tripped up! WOE STOMPS! No wait Rollins dodged it!? Rollins shoulders back, springboards, but Almas gets under. Almas boots, the elbow misses, SUPERKICK! FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!! Samoa Joe asks if we are believers in Almas now. Rollins crawls to the corner and goes up top. But wait, that’s Lucha House Party attacking!? They shove Rollins down and go after him!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by disqualification; stays on Team Raw
They work together to BOOT Rollins into barriers! Then Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik get in the ring to attack Almas 3v1! But Rollins fights them off! Almas and Rollins throw the Lucha House Party out and defend their brand! But Almas and Rollins seem to respect each other now. They’ll settle this one day, but The Architect still leads Team Raw. Will Rollins lead them to victory in that incredible 15-Man Elimination match?
Buddy Murphy knocks on Aleister Black’s door!
He wants to pick a fight with the man, but when there’s no response, he claims Aleister is all talk. Murphy walks away, but Aleister opens the door! Just a moment too late. Will Aleister learn the identity of who came looking… for a fight… with him?
Triple H arrives!
The NXT Women’s Champion appearing was apparently just a precursor. Will NXT continue their takeover now that the Game is here?
Akira Tozawa VS Buddy Murphy!
The Stamina Monster finally makes his Raw debut, and he has a message for his opponent tonight: “Good luck.” Will Tozawa be the one needing luck against the Aussie Juggernaut?
The bell rings and these two former Cruiserweight Champions circle and tie up. Murphy gets the wristlock and yanks on the arm over and over. He grinds Tozawa down, but Tozawa flips, handsprings and wrenches back. Murphy rolls and handsprings to wrench back to yank more. Tozawa spins and breaks free to chop, but it doesn’t budge Murphy! Murphy throws Tozawa to a corner but misses his chop, and Tozawa keeps trying. Tozawa finally affects Murphy with the CHOPS, then runs, into a pop-up flapjack! Murphy runs but into a huricanrana! Murphy bails out but is back up, Tozawa dropkicks him down! Tozawa builds speed, to DIVE, into a SUPLEX! Murphy grins as he gets back up and drags Tozawa into the ring. Cover, TWO, but Murphy keeps his cool.
Murphy drops knees on Tozawa’s back then hauls him up for a cobra twist. Tozawa endures and works on an escape. He gets around and circles with Murphy but Murphy gets the twist back. Tozawa pops out but Murphy blocks his hip toss. Murphy tries but Tozawa blocks the hip toss. Tozawa body shots then hip tosses Murphy OUT! Murphy hurries back in, into a SUPERKICK! Was that a tooth flying!? Murphy looks out cold, but Tozawa can’t capitalize. Fans rally up as Murphy gets to a corner. Tozawa runs in, but he is put on the apron. Tozawa enziguris back hard! Then climbs up top, to leap, missile dropkick! Murphy ends up across the ring, to get a BOOT! Tozawa fires off kicks, spins, slides under, but Murphy hauls Tozawa up. Tozawa slips out, to SNAP SAIDO! Bridging cover, TWO!
Tozawa keeps moving, PSYCHO KNEE! Cover, TWO!! This is why Murphy was such a dominant Cruiserweight Champion! But Tozawa drags him into a drop zone and heads up top. Fans fire up but Murphy is up fast. Tozawa leaps over, turns around into a BOOT from Murphy! Murphy hops up but gets a BOOT from Tozawa! Tozawa climbs up to join Murphy, but Murphy pushes him away, Tozawa is back, Murphy slides under and tucks him in, SUPERK- NO! Tozawa mule kicks Murphy first! Then hops back, POISON-RANA! Murphy flops out of the ring, Tozawa runs, to DIVE! The Tozawa Torpedo hits! Tozawa puts Murphy in the ring and in the drop zone! Tozawa climbs up top but Murphy hurries to the apron. Tozawa kicks Murphy away again, and Murphy is stuck between ropes, TOKYO TOWER SENTON on Murphy’s back! Cover, TWO!? Murphy survives!
Tozawa fires off fast hands and a kick, but runs into a KNEE-TRIGGER! Murphy pump handles, MURPHY’S LAW! Cover, Murphy wins!
Winner: Buddy Murphy, by pinfall
The Best Kept Secret is out, and the secret is that Murphy’s on a roll! But will he again pick… a fight…. with Aleister?
Erick Rowan talks to his pet again.
Peekaboo~! He sees his cute little… Whatever it is. And how it’s growing! Will Rowan need a bigger cage for his little critter?
Murphy finds Aleister’s room again, and this time, gets an answer.
Aleister stares Murphy down, but no one says a word. Is this an unspoken acceptance of Murphy’s challenge?
Erick Rowan VS Alex Malcom!
Big Red brings his pet by and sets it down on the ring steps. He leaves it there to then get in the ring with “The Pride of Boston.” But wait, the Singh Brothers and their 24/7 Championship chase runs by! R-Truth is in hot pursuit! But Rowan runs the Bollywood Boys over! Truth realizes the trouble and runs the other way. Rowan gets in, the bell rings and Malcom tries to run away, too! Rowan grabs him, reels him in, and trophy lifts! To toss out onto the Singh Brothers! Malcom checks on them first, but he gets a BODY CHECK from Rowan! Rowan bowls three men at once! Then just manhandles Malcom back into the ring! Rowan clamps on the Iron Claw, for the SLAM! Cover, Rowan wins!
Winner: Erick Rowan, by pinfall
Rowan goes back to his precious pet, and gets away to safety. Of course, he’s the most dangerous thing out here right now. Will Rowan wreak havoc through all of Raw?
Backstage interview with Randy Orton.
The Viper joins Team Raw at Survivor Series, but he’s not really a team player. Will he put issues aside to win on Sunday? “For 18 years it’s been proven I don’t play well with others, unless it benefits me.” Being the greatest benefits him. The Viking Raiders want a fight, so someone should tell them he’ll be ready for a fight with a partner of Orton’s choosing that will benefit him. Is the Viper planning on taking those Raw Tag Team Championships this close to Survivor Series?!
Kevin Owens VS Drew McIntyre!
They might be tag team partners this Sunday, but the Prizefighter and Scottish Terminator still want to show who ranks higher on Raw. Will this match strengthen or weaken Team Raw before Survivor Series?
The bell rings and McIntyre rushes Kevin, only to get a CHOP! McIntyre puts Kevin in a corner to haymaker and CHOP, then whip him corner to corner. Kevin elbows back and hops up to missile dropkick McIntyre down! Kevin haymakers and CHOPS back, then rams in his shoulder. The ref backs Kevin off and Kevin whips corner to corner, only for McIntyre to reverse hard! McIntyre glares at Kevin as he drags him up for more haymakers. McIntyre CHOPS Kevin then throws more hands. He clubs away on Kevin, but the ref counts. McIntyre lets up to bring Kevin up for a neckbreaker! Cover, TWO! McIntyre gets Kevin’s arms and digs his knee in for the half surfboard. Fans rally up for Kevin as he endures, and Kevin powers up. Kevin stomps a foot then elbows and forearms and CHOPS!
Kevin whips McIntyre to ropes but McIntyre kicks back! And CHOPS back, too! McIntyre puts Kevin in a corner, whips him corner to corner, but misses the tackle to get only post! Kevin runs in, CANNONBALL! Kevin kicks, but no stunner as McIntyre bails out. Fans boo but Kevin heads out to throw hands on McIntyre. McIntyre hits back but Kevin throws hands. Kevin whips, McIntyre stops himself and elbows Kevin back. McIntyre bumps Kevin off the apron as the ring count climbs. Kevin BOOTS McIntyre down then gets in the ring. McIntyre hobbles up but Kevin is on the apron. McIntyre blocks the kick to TOSS Kevin into barriers! McIntyre grins as he wrecks his Survivor Series teammate! Kevin is down and we go to break!
Raw returns and McIntyre has Kevin back in the half surfboard. Kevin endures and Boston rallies up. Kevin fights his way up but McIntyre clubs him down. McIntyre throws big hands in the corner, then drags Kevin up to whip and overhead suplex! Cover, TWO! McIntyre is right on Kevin with a chicken wing chinbar! Kevin endures as McIntyre cranks him back, but fans still rally. Kevin fights his way up and throws a headbutt! Then a CHOP! Kevin runs, kicks McIntyre’s back drop away, then dumps McIntyre out. McIntyre is up fast but gets haymakers and another headbutt! Kevin goes to the apron, to CANNONBALL again! Fans fire up with Kevin, but he does have to catch his breath after that. Kevin drags McIntyre up and into the ring, then climbs up top as fans cheer him on. But McIntyre goes to the apron, so Kevin hops down. GLASGOW KISS! That headbutt rocks Kevin back to the corner!
McIntyre waits for Kevin to stand, but he walks into a SUPERKICK! Kevin runs in, but to a fireman’s carry! DEATH VALLEY to the apron!! McIntyre leaves Kevin for dead, but Kevin rises with the count. Fans rally for “KO! KO!” but the count passes 5! Then 8! Kevin is in at 9! McIntyre dead lifts to a SIT OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre cannot believe Kevin survived! He drags Kevin up and onto the top rope. McIntyre CHOPS Kevin then climbs up to join him. McIntyre is on the very top but Kevin resists! Kevin fights back with body shots and haymakers! Kevin headbutts McIntyre down! FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives and Kevin is in shock. McIntyre crawls but Kevin takes aim. Kevin kicks but still no stunner. So he SUPERKICKS! McIntyre LARIATS back!
McIntyre runs, but into a POP-UP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!?! Kevin’s old finisher didn’t finish it?! Boston declares “This is Awesome!” as Kevin rises up to the top rope. Kevin aims again, SWANTON onto knees! McIntyre grimaces as Kevin writhes. McIntyre wants Kevin to stand, and Kevin manages to with that bad back, to SUPERKICK first! Another kick, still no stunner, CLAYMORE! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! McIntyre is furious! Kevin gets to ropes but McIntyre is on him with the underhooks. No Future Shock, jackknife cover, TWO! Kevin blocks a kick to give a kick, STUNNER!! Kevin finally hits it, but he has to crawl to a cover! He finally gets it, ROPEBREAK!! McIntyre returns the favor! Kevin can’t believe it, but he isn’t done. He waits for McIntyre to sit up, but McIntyre blocks the superkick! FUTURE SHOCK! Cover, TWO!?!
McIntyre is losing his mind over neither finisher finishing Kevin, but Boston still knows “This is Awesome!” McIntyre climbs, leaps but Kevin gets under. Another kick, another STUNNER!! But he’s still having to crawl for a cover, and here comes HHH!! The Game just stands there, menacingly! What will happen after the break?!
Raw returns and HHH is in the ring with Kevin. HHH wants water. The Forgotten Sons, Damien Priest and Dominik Dijakovic are at the ramp as HHH compliments the match. HHH says he loves Boston and the wrestling history here. “Magic happens in this building right here in Boston.” And that includes tonight. There is an opportunity for some magic. Does Kevin know why he’s here? The same basic reason as for Rollins. HHH has a soft spot for Rollins’ passion. But it’s different for Kevin because Kevin is a different breed. When HHH brought him in, Kevin turned on his best friend to become NXT Champion, and had the guts to take that title right into the ring on Raw, get in John Cena’s face and pick a fight! And before the night was over, Cena left in an ambulance and Kevin stomped on the WWE United States Championship, holding that NXT Championship up high. Kevin helped put NXT on the map!
And then Kevin was “taken.” Kevin didn’t ask to leave. Maybe he didn’t want to leave. But Kevin was called up by people who didn’t understand Kevin, and realized too late they didn’t want him. Because Kevin was too talented, too smart, and “not the right fit.” Kurt Angle fired Kevin, Shane McMahon fired Kevin, and the company said over and over again, “You don’t belong here.” But HHH knows where Kevin belongs. HHH sees it in Kevin when he looks him in the eyes. HHH sees the guy that has the highest in-ring IQ and is as every bit as good he says he is. That guy “doesn’t fit the mold,” and that’s what HHH loves! Kevin looks at the guys HHH brought. This isn’t a threat. They’re making sure HHH can talk with Kevin. They aren’t here to attack. But isn’t it ironic that these guys came all the way here for Kevin? Yet, Team Raw are in the back, unsure what’s about to happen. Why aren’t they showing up? Because they don’t give a DAMN about Kevin!
“But that’s only half of it, Kev.” The other half is because walking out here gets their asses handed to them. That will prove Raw is not the top brand, it is now- Wait! Team Raw attacks after all! Ricochet, Cedric Alexander, and even Mojo Rawley are here. But then the Undisputed Era attacks Kevin!? HHH doesn’t approve of this but Adam Cole seems to argue they don’t need Kevin. The brawling escalates as The OC rushes the ring! The OC have had beef with the Undisputed Era, and NXT is sent running! Raw isn’t running scared, will things only heat up as we get closer and closer to Survivor Series?
Charly Caruso gives us breaking news!
AJ Styles will defend his United States Championship next week! Humberto Carrillo is here to talk on this huge opportunity. He isn’t sure how to describe it. But this is his opportunity, and he’ll do his best to capitalize on it.
More breaking news comes from Paul Heyman, who gives his usual introduction. Heyman was asked to sit here and tell us the story behind the main event of the world title match. But everyone knows the story of how Brock Lesnar victimized and brutalized Rey Mysterio and his son, Dominic. Then Lesnar beat Kofi Kingston to become champion, only for Mysterio to bring Cain Velasquez to the WWE. The Godfather put some fear in Lesnar, but Lesnar would still defend his title at Crown Jewel. Lesnar conquered Cain but was mugged by Mysterio. And now, everyone wonders what the physical state of Lesnar is after that pipe attack. Lsenar is fine, and will be more than ready for Mysterio at Survivor Series. There are rumors spreading that he is hurt and could lose. So to make this more interesting, Lesnar VS Mysterio, NO HOLDS BARRED! “One Beast wins, one legendary luchador loses.”
Heyman does not predict, he spoils this match: Mysterio either pulls off a miracle and avenges his family’s honor, or Lesnar massacres Mysterio in such a way, “they will have to pull this footage from WWE history,” it will be that horrifying. “Miracle or massacre? We all find out together.”
Rey Mysterio responds.
Mysterio first wants to say how happy he is for Humberto. This is great for Latino wrestlers, and Mysterio says he is confident Carrillo can pull off the upset. As for his own match, Mysterio says Lesnar made the mistake of a lifetime for turning this match into No Holds Barred. Mysterio accepts the stakes. Mysterio showed us all what he can do with a little help from a little friend. And that same steel friend will be with Mysterio in Chicago. So Mysterio asks if Lesnar thinks the stipulation is for his advantage, or Mysterio’s? Lesnar started this. What would Lesnar do to someone who did that to his family? Just what Mysterio plans on doing. The old Mysterio would want an apology. But that’s not Lesnar’s style. Lesnar doesn’t apologize, and that’s fine. Because at Survivor Series, Mysterio isn’t coming for apologies, he’s coming for the title! In Spanish and in English, Mysterio dedicates this coming match to Dominic.
Natalya VS Asuka w/ Kairi Sane!
The Queen of Harts missed out competing for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside the Queen of All Eras, but perhaps she can earn herself something individually. Natty takes on the Empress of Tomorrow without back-up, will she be getting back up after this? Or is she just not ready for Asuka?
Raw returns as Natty makes her entrance. The bell rings and Natty circles with Asuka. They tie up, Natty gets the arm and wrenches. Asuka spins and wrenches back but Natty rolls and handsprigns to trip Asuka up. Natty has the leg but Asuka goes for a headscissor. Natty gets away and fans cheer the exchange. Asuka grins and offers a handshake, but then leaves Natty hanging. Natty kicks low to headlock but Asuka fights out. Natty bumps Asuka but Asuka just roars. Asuka dares Natty to go again, they both run and they both collide. Neither falls so Asuka wants another. Natty goes, Asuka follows, but her hip attack is caught! Asuka victory rolls, TWO! Discus gets a boot to then get a BACK HAND! Cover, TWO!
Asuka grins as Kairi applauds. Asuka circles Natty and toys with her. Asuka drags Natty into an armlock and grinds, but Natty powers up. Asuka hooks her for an Iron Octopus! Natty endures as Asuka pulls hard! But Natty pries an arm free to turn Asuka around, Alabama turns into a sunset flip. Natty slips through to basement dropkick! Natty and Asuka rise, but Natty elbows Asuka away. Natty kicks but Asuka keeps coming. Natty turns her around for a snap suplex! Natty fires off haymakers, whips Asuka corner to corner, but Asuka reverses to run in. Asuka only gets buckles, then Natty rebounds, but Asuka lands on her feet! Asuka headlocks but Natty throws her off to get around, German Suplex! Natty fires up and spins, DISCUS! Cover, TWO!! Asuka survives but Natty won’t let up.
Natty drags Asuka into a waistlock but Asuka reaches for ropes. Asuka elbows Natty off and bails out. Natty chases so Asuka gets back in. Kairi comes running but Natty knocks her down. Asuka wrecks Natty with a dropkick! But Natty wrecks Asuka into barriers! Natty stomps Asuka and puts her in the ring. Natty warns Kairi to stay back, but she runs into a ROUNDHOUSE! Cover, Asuka wins!
Winner: Asuka, by pinfall
What a knockout kick! They may be teammates for Survivor Series, but will there be animosity left over by then?
Raw Tag Team Championships: The Viking Raiders VS Randy Orton & ???
After the Authors of Pain pulverized the Major Bros, Erik and Ivar were without challengers. But the Viper stepped up, and has supposedly recruited someone to help him take these titles. Will Orton throw a wrench into all of Raw’s plans by moving out of the 5v5v5 match into the tag team champions match?
But who is Orton’s partner? It’s the One and Only Ricochet! Is the Real-Life Superhero being too trusting around the Viper? Or can this unlikely duo take home the gold?
Ricochet starts against Erik and they tie up. Ricochet gets around Erik to kick, but Erik just snarls. Erik puts Ricochet in a corner but Ricochet gets away to CHOP away. Ricochet whips but Erik goes up and over and tackles Ricochet down! Erik turns him over to dead lift and slam Ricochet down! Erik looms over Ricochet, but Ricochet dodges the chop to handspring headscissor and dropkick! Erik bails out but Ricochet takes aim, to build speed and FLY! Orton tagged in just before, Erik catches the tope but Orton saves him! Ivar runs in, but into a forearm! Erik hits Orton with haymakers, Ricochet hops up to MOONSAULT! Erik gets clear, ACE TEN MAO! But Orton back suplexes Erik on the apron!
But wait! Team SmackDown is attacking more Raw superstars back stage! Eric Young and Mojo Rawley get wrecked by Robert Roode, Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro! But Cedric Alexander rushes to the rescue! But that’s 3v1! There’s chaos backstage as Raw goes to break!
Raw returns once more, focusing on Orton in the ring with Erik. Erik endures the facelock but fights his way up. Orton shifts to get a headlock, but Erik fights out to ROCK Orton with a right! Both men are down but crawling for their corners. Fans rally and Erik tags in Ivar! Orton tags in Ricochet! Ricochet leaps over Ivar, then rolls off his back. But so does Hanson!? Ricochet rolls and handsprings but Ivar cartwheels! Dropkick-flip and enziguri rocks Ivar! Ricochet handsprings but misses the enziguri. Ivar handsprings to bacl elbow! Fans fire up but Orton tags in. Ivar rocks Orton first, then tosses Riocchet out. Warbeard builds speed to DIVE! The massive tope wipes Orton and Ricochet out! Ivar puts Orton in the ring then throws Ricochet into barriers! Ivar heads to the ring but Orton catches him bewteen ropes! DRAPING DDT!
Fans fire up as Orton hears the voices! “Are you raedy for a good time?!” SmackDown floods the ring!
No Contest
Heavy Machinery, Lucha House Party, the GLORIOUS Show-Offs and Cesaro are beating down the challengers! But the Viking Raiders drag SmackDown superstars out to wreck them into barriers. But that’s just too much even for them! They get to the ring to regroup with Orton and Ricochet! SmackDOwn surrounds the ring, but here comes NXT! Matt Riddle, Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Swerve Scott, Lio Rush, and Pete Dunne, they all want their part! They wreck SmackDown’s invasion squad, but Raw welcomes them to try! But the Undisputed Era returns! And the Forgotten Sons! Damien Priest and Dominik Dijakovic, too! RKO for Wesley Blake! RECOIL for Dijakovic! And now it all breaks loose! NXT has the Raiders, Ricochet and Orton, but here comes ROLLINS! He, The OC, Carrillo and the Profits attack whoever isn’t Raw!
It is chaos in the ring, out of the ring, by the ramp! NXT regroups in the ring but AJ Styles fires off! Roderick Strong ROCKS him with a knee! HHH is on camera! “In six days, this was just the beginning! This is the beginning of the end!” NXT will show the world that they are THE brand of WWE! Until then, get ready for Wednesday. “Bring everything you’ve got! I’m going to leave the doors wide open for you!” NXT doesn’t back down, they are beating down SmackDown and Raw here. Raw ends as Keith Lee TOSSES Carrillo onto everyone else! Will anyone be daring enough to accept HHH’s open challenge?
My Thoughts:
Not really a good go-home, but it made up for it by the end. Not all the matches were that great, and Boston was bored for a good number of them. One thing that was better for home viewers would be Samoa Joe on commentary. Joe is great on any mic so of course he’d be great here. I just don’t know the point of introducing him when they did. I suppose live fans wouldn’t have realize he was over there without an entrance, but then give live fans that moment before turning on the cameras, and give home fans a nice surprise just by having him there. Joe’s placement aside, the opening segment was good with Becky wanting after Bayley and Baszler already. Her match with Charlotte against the IIconics was alright, and of course The Man and the Queen win. There are clearly still trace amounts of my hope for a WWE Horsewomen match for the tag titles or something like that.
It was great to see NXT and SmackDown all up and down the episode, but it seemed the kind of chaos that wasn’t good for booking. Much of that chaos bled into the Raw specific stories making for a really weird night overall. Why have Rollins put his spot on the line in a really good match with Almas if Lucha House Party is costing Almas? I suppose it does save Almas from talks of “BURIED!” but it just seemed odd. Was Aleister napping in his room when Murphy knocked? He got there just as Murphy disappeared around the corner. Murphy VS Tozawa was another great match, but it seems that Boston doesn’t know and therefore care about Tozawa so it came off like an old episode of 205 Live. This Erick Rowan story with Truth, The Singh Brothers and his mystery pet is a bit baffling. Why does Truth not cover the Singhs on his way out? Why doesn’t Rowan just take the 24/7 Championship just because he can?
And while it makes no sense to make Raw superstars fight each other if they’re on the same team, McIntyre VS Kevin was match of the night! At least, right until HHH showed up. The random commercial cut didn’t help things. But HHH trying to recruit Kevin was a great promo, and then we got just a sample of brawling. It was interesting to see HHH upset with Undisputed Era there, but I think it works for Undisputed Era to be upset that HHH feels NXT needs an alumni to come back to take on Raw and SmackDown. Natty VS Asuka was another weird choice of making teammates fight each other. There wasn’t a very good announcement of who is on the Raw Women’s Team, either. Charlotte, Natty and I assume both Kabuki Warriors which is why the IIconics can’t be one. Is Raw going to have an insane return to join them?
While an unlikely duo in kayfabe, it made a lot of sense to put Ricochet with Orton given the story that’s been building. I do like that, after a great attack by AoP on Hawkins & Ryder, the Raw Tag Team Championships actually felt like they could’ve changed hands. In that scenario, I feel Erik and Ivar would just replace Orton and Ricochet on Team Raw. But of course, that wasn’t going to happen, even if it was Orton and Ricochet facing the Viking Raiders. The brawling backstage randomly was a great prelude to the brawl that ends tonight. I really didn’t expect this big of a brawl to close show until SmackDown, but at the same time, SmackDown would only be 24 hours from WarGames so not the best for the NXT superstars to risk it. HHH’s open challenge to both brands is great, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with for Wednesday.
And of course, there was the big development in the WWE World Championship match. Heyman did another amazing job in his promo, and Mysterio had a great response, and No Holds Barred really is the perfect way for Rey to win that title off Lesnar. However, with word that Rey is leaving WWE, he might not be winning because it’s Brock gat dang Lesnar. Now, that’s “leaving.” Not retiring, not quitting, just leaving. Dominic really is trying to get into the business, so Rey might be taking time off to help him behind the scenes. Lesnar already brutalizes opponents and targets when a match has rules. In a match with no rules but to win, Lesnar can beat Mysterio down so bad, it writes Mysterio off for however long he and Dominic need, and that’s actually just fine. What’s not fine is that probably gives us Lesnar VS Rollins all over again for the Royal Rumble.
My Score: 8/10
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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!
As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
- The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
- Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
- Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
- Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
- Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.
They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?
Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!
The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?
Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!
Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.
The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!
Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!
Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.
Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!
Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLASGOW KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.
Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?
A car pulls into the parking lot.
And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.
Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?
Carmelo Hayes is backstage.
R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?
Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?
Zelina Vega speaks.
“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”
The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???
Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.
Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!
Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!
Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!
Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!
The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!
Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall
Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?
Charlotte Flair speaks.
“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…
Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!
The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?
Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.
Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”
Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!
Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Candice has Tiffy down with an armlock. Tiff fights up as the fans rally, but Candice wrenches to wristlock. Tiff spins through, goes to ropes, then up the corner to flip and arm-drag! The fans fire up as Tiff rallies on Candice! DROPKICK, and Tiff snarls! Tiff goes to the corner, and Charlotte makes her entrance? The Queen chooses to be fashionably late all so everyone looks at her, including Tiffy. Tiffy handsprings, but Candice dodges! Candice runs up to UPPERCUT, then she snapmares and NECK SNAPPERS! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Candice clamps onto Tiffy with a top wristlock.
The fans “WOO~” as Charlotte now chooses to join commentary. Tiff fights up, has the ROPEBREAK, but Candice CLUBS away on her! Candice backs off, runs up, but Tiff drop toeholds her to ropes! Tiff runs, HIP ATTACKS, and Candice flops back! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays on Candice with a whip, but Candice reverses. Candice CLOBBERS Tiff, covers, TWO! Charlotte corrects Tiffy’s words earlier: Charlotte isn’t the “top girl,” she is THE woman in WWE. Candice HIP DROPS Tiff but the fans rally up. Candice scuffs Tiff, then grinds an arm to drop a knee on the elbow! And another knee drop! Tiff endures and the fans rally up.
Candice keeps on that arm, thrashes it around, but Tiff fights up. Tiff fires body shots, then shoves Candice to Alabama Lift her! Candice sunset flips, Tiff rolls through, TIFFY STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Tiff is frustrated and Candice bails out. Tiff goes to the apron, goes up the corner, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS! Direct hit on Candice and Nia, and Tiff almost stuck the landing! The fans fire up with Tiff and she goes into the ring. Tiff points to the WrestleMania sign, and then at Charlotte, but SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Tiff waits on Candice, Candice slides in, and Tiff stomps her down! Candice bails out, Nia is there to coach her, but Tiff lets the ring count start. Candice gets on the apron, Tiff kicks her, but Candice RAMS Tiff! Candice CLUBS Tiff, has her in the ropes, and hits a NECKBREAKER HOTSHOT! Candice climbs, aims, and leaps to MISSILE DROPKICK Tiff down! Cover, TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO!
Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW!
Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back! Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring!
The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring. Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall
Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!
The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?
Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.
Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?
Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.
Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?
Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.
Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.
Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?
Alexa Bliss speaks.
“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?
Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!
The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!
Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?
The Rock arrives!
His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!
SmackDown returns and…
Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?
Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?
The Rock heads to the ring!
Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”
The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.
The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!
Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.
Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.
They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.
The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.
Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.
The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.
Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!
The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!
No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.
Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.
What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?
WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!
Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?
But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.
Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!
But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!
Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!
Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!
Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles
Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!
Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!
Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?
Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!
Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?
SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?
The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!
Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!
Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!
Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!
Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.
Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!
Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!
But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!
Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall
Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, but with some interesting moves after the sudden change in plans with The Rock showing up. Naomi and Bianca had a good promo to hype up what was meant to be a full match of Naomi VS Liv, but word had already come out before the show that things were being cut for time. But at the very least, they did the right thing of making it a brawl that adds heat to the tag title match on Monday. Also, hilarious how Chelsea & Piper thought the beatdown on Bianca & Naomi was so bad that they would need to be pulled from the Chamber. I also can’t wait to see what happens on Toronto SmackDown.
As for The Rock, I do appreciate he used his authority to kayfabe change more things, all so he could have his promo with Cody. I also appreciate Rock blending his different roles and even different sides, both Heel and Face, to A) bring the news of WM42 being in NOLA, and B) recreate the Corporate Champion/People’s Champion story from the Attitude Era. That was some wild stuff he was saying to Cody. I’m sure quite a few people will try and talk with Cody next week in the go-home. Heels will say do it because they’d love to have what Rock can give, Faces will say not because Cody’s better than that. But naturally, Cody is not going to become The Rock’s Champion, causing Rock to turn on him and really up things going into WrestleMania 41 and perhaps even beyond.
Good stuff in the Elimination Chamber related stories. Jimmy VS McIntyre was great stuff to open, and how fitting that McIntyre loses to Jimmy after talking all that trash about Jimmy and Jey being the same. Jey got McIntyre with something quick, Jimmy got McIntyre with something quick, McIntyre’s ego is obviously his weakness. And at the same time, McIntyre of course destroys Jimmy after because that’s his other personality trait. Priest had good promos with Cody and Braun, and we got great stuff from Solo’s Bloodline. Naturally, we got a miscommunication spot to help finish, we’re really close to Solo VS Jacob, I can feel it. Priest & Braun get the win, mostly because Priest isn’t winning in the Chamber when you’ve got Punk and Cena in there.
Very good stuff with Tiffy Time, from the promos leading into the match to Charlotte being ringside just to watch. Nia & Candice of course get the better of Tiff & Trish, because Tiff & Trish are definitely winning the tag match in Toronto. Charlotte just seems to enjoy trolling Tiff with her presence, so Charlotte probably shows up in Toronto to then confront Tiff after the match. I expect the seven weeks after Elimination Chamber to really heat up, as will Charlotte’s involvement, where she’ll get more active verbally and physically. Also, hell, Rock should go full Corporation and have Charlotte be his Corporate Women’s Champion because of how established she is.
Hilarious stuff from Truth tonight, as always. Truth and Melo having their “who’s on first” again was good stuff, and of course Miz gets in on this story, too. Truth & Knight VS “Melo Don’t Miz” was really fun, but yeah, should’ve figured Nakamura would get involved, too. Melo & Miz making it work could also be really fun, and while Knight VS Nakamura is a rehash, I really hope they find a way to up things. It feels like we’re getting the same with the tag titles as Profits “ruined” that great tag match from DIY and Pretty Deadly, then brawled with MCMG to still come out on top. Last year had a ladder tag title match, so why not do one for these titles this year?
Speaking of escalating, Kevin filming a promo outside Sami’s house was some really well done stuff, as expected of someone as good as Kevin and in such a story as him and Sami. Their match should main event, it needs time to breathe, as it could be just as, if not more violent, than the Chamber matches. What a powerful closing moment we could have if it’s a bloody Kevin and Sami, and one of them is standing over the other, triumphant yet mournful because it was their best friend in the world that they just brutalized.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025
So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?
Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.
This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!
No matter where @ManceWarner and @stephdelander go, @TheSamiCallihan WILL FIND THEM!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/mXz9U7m9PL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Ratings:
- Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
- Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
- NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
- Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
- Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4
Results:
Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show.
Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin
Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.
Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.
It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.
After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3.
Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.
This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis.
.@AJFrancis410 is GOING OFF!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/kGehtp9iTE
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary
Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!
After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well.
Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with.
NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC
I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”.
Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.
JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.
Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.
The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba.
The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match.
Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore
Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.
Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded.
Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA.
Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons
Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.
We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.
Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two. Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!
Overall Score: 6/10
Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.
Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.
So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.
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