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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (4/30/20)

Time for some hidden gems!

Published

5 years ago

April 30, 2020

Steven Mitchell

NXT UK shares never-before-seen matches!

Watch Matt Riddle, Toni Storm, Shayna Baszler and Ilja Dragunov in these “hidden gems” that finally see the light of day!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Download Festival 2019 – NXT UK Women’s Championship: Toni Storm VS Deonna Purrazzo; Storm wins and retains the NXT UK Women’s Championship.
NXT UK Plymouth – Matt Riddle VS Ligero; Riddle wins.
Download Festival 2019 – NXT Women’s Championship: Shayna Baszler VS Isla Dawn; Baszler wins and retains the NXT Women’s Championship.
NXT UK Coventry – Ilja Draguno VS A-Kid; Dragunov wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Tom Phillips welcomes us to this week’s NXT UK.

Phillips thanks Andy Shepherd for letting us into his home as part of the previous episodes. Phillips is honored to be part of this fast growing brand. Tonight will feature four never-before-seen-on-TV matches. First up is the NXT UK Women’s Championship match from the Download Festival as The Virtuosa went across the pond to take on the Lightning From Down Under.

Download Festival 2019 – NXT UK Women’s Championship: Toni Storm VS Deonna Purrazzo!

Deonna and Toni circle and tie up. They go around and are in a deadlock until Deonna gets the wristlock. Toni spins and bridges to then handspring and wrench back! Toni has the wristlock as fans cheer, but Deonna wrenches back. Deonna wrangles Toni down to the mat, but Toni rolls back and up to her feet. Toni wrenches and wrangles Deonna down but Deonna gets up. Fans rally as Deonna rolls and handsprings to wrench and headlock to a takeover. Toni keeps her shoulders up as she scoots around. Toni headscissors and fans cheer. Deonna moves around, hops and headstands to pop out. Deonna gives a bow and fans cheer her technical ability. Toni and Deonna circle again and tie up. Toni headlocks and hits the takeover, but Deonna headscissors back. Roles are reversed as Toni moves around now. Toni hops and pops out and offers Deonna a hand. Deonna declines as fans sing for “Toni! Toni Stooorm~!”

Deonna kicks the hand then kicks Toni! Things speed up and Toni redirects to basement dropkick! Cover, ONE, but Toni is right on her with uppercuts. Toni rocks Deonna then covers again, TWO! Toni drags Deonna around by a leg for the Half Crab! She sits down deep but Deonna crawls and claws for the ropebreak! Toni lets go fast, and has Deonna in a corner. Toni fires off fast hands and a kick, to run and BOOT! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up as Toni runs corner to corner. Deonna moves and blocks the boot to throw Toni down! Deonna stands on the arm to CRANK it! Toni clutches that arm but Deonna covers, TWO! Deonna drags Toni up and wrenches the arm. Fans sing for Toni but Doenna kick-snaps the arm! Toni flounders to the corner and Deonna stomps a mudhole! The ref counts and Deonna stops at 4 to take a bow. Deonna goes back at Toni but Toni ROCKS her with a right! Toni throws more forearms but Deonna ROCKS her back!

Deonna has the legs and rolls Toni around to a modified STF! Toni endures but Deonna shifts to sit on her head. Fans boo as Deonna pulls hair, and the ref counts. Deonna lets up to snapmare Toni and scrape her soles on Toni’s face! Deonna clotheslines Toni down and covers, TWO! Fans sing for Toni again but Deonna throws Toni’s arm down. Deonna stands over Toni as she twists the arm! Toni screams as Deonna hammerlocks the arm and takes a page out of Shayna Baszler’s book with the STOMP! Cover, TWO! Deonna tries again, TWO! Toni toughs it out but Deonna is after the arm with a high keylock. Toni endures as Deonna cranks and leans on the bad arm. Fans rally with “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! OI OI OI!” Toni fights up and forearms free of the hold! She keeps going, but Deonna catches her into a backbreaker to Complete Shot! And then a KOJI KLUTCH!

Toni endures as fans rally up. Toni pushes back to get a cover, TWO! Deonna lets Toni go to bring her up for forearms. Toni hits back, and we have a back and forth brawl! Deonna hits, Toni hits, repeat. Deonna gets an edge then runs, but Toni ducks under to GERMAN SUPLEX! Toni holds on, for another GERMAN SUPLEX! Toni still has the waistlock but Deonna fights with elbows. They don’t do enough and Toni hits the THIRD GERMAN SUPLEX! Toni drags Deonna up, underhooks, but Deonna goes after the bad arm! Deonna wants a takedown but Toni rolls free. Deonna BOOTS Toni down! Cover, TWO!! Toni Time was almost up but there’s still plenty left! Deonna drags Toni up and fireman’s carries, but Toni slips out. Toni shoves and HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO!! Deonna survives and Toni is frustrated.

Toni slaps some sense back into herself and she waistlocks Deonna. Deonna resists the fourth German, standing switches, but Toni butt bumps free. Toni runs, into a takedown! Deonna has one arm, then the other! RINGS OF SATURN! Toni kicks and shifts as fans rally up. Deonna pulls tighter, and even twists fingers! Toni screams and shouts and gets one arm free! Deonna just grabs a leg instead! Toni moves with her one good arm and free leg, to get the ROPEBREAK! Deonna lets go of the leg at 4, and is now feeling frustrated herself. Deonna kicks and CHOPS Toni, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! She runs, but Toni follows to LARIAT! Toni drags Deonna up, underhooks, and hits STORM ZERO!! Cover, Toni wins!

Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall (still NXT UK Women’s Champion)

And the crowd goes wild! But as we know in the present, Toni Time would only last until the end of the summer. When and where will the Lightning From Down Under strike gold again?

NXT UK Plymouth – Matt Riddle VS Ligero!

The Original Bro was just getting hot in NXT when he popped in on NXT UK in Plymouth. Watch the first-ever encounter of Riddle and the Luchador of Leeds!

The bell rings and fans chant, “BRO! BRO!” Riddle and Ligero fist bump and cheer! Ligero and Riddle circle and tie up. Riddle SLAMS Ligero down and Ligero scrambles to the corner. Ligero and Riddle reset as fans sing for The Bro. Riddle and Ligero tie up again, and Riddle waistlocks. Ligero standing switches but Riddle has the arm. Riddle switches, headlocks and hits a takedown. He cranks Ligero back hard and traps an arm. Ligero fights back and headscissors! Riddle works his way around and pops out of the headscissors, but Ligero avoids the kick! Ligero rolls Riddle, ONE, but Ligero headlocks. Riddle tries to power out but Ligero holds tight. Riddle rolls Ligero but Ligero still holds on. Riddle powers up to saido suplex Ligero off! Ligero comes back with the headlock already! Riddle stands up and throws body shots. Riddle powers out but Ligero ducks the kick to huricanrana! Ligero calf kicks Riddle down then covers, ONE! Fans cheer the exchange as Ligero drags Riddle up.

Ligero throws forearms but Riddle CHOPS back. Ligero forearms but Riddle gut wrench suplexes! Riddle rolls, drags Ligero up and hits another gut wrench! Cover, TWO! Riddle keeps his cool as he circles Ligero. He kicks at Ligero but Ligero gets up. Ligero throws forearms but Riddle gives palm strikes. Riddle boots then follows, then spins Ligero for a PELE! And handsprings! Fans fire up as Riddle goes side to side for a forearm smash! And then the other way for another smash! Riddle hits a BROSPLODER! Ligero is in a daze, but he ducks the kick and evades the moonsault, but not the BROTON! Penalty Kick! Riddle fires up like Goldberg and drags Ligero up. Riddle suplexes Ligero, holds him up, and hits the JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO!! Ligero survives and fans chant “GOLD~BERG!” Riddle drops another Broton outta nowhere! Riddle then goes to the corner and climbs up top. But Ligero gets up and SUPER GERMAN SUPLEXES! Riddle crashes down and fans fire up!

Riddle and Ligero slowly stand, and Ligero bobs ‘n’ weaves while he throws forearms. Ligero CHOPS and kicks then runs, but Riddle evades. Riddle also avoids the enziguri to deadlift and German! But Ligero lands on his feet! Ligero throws Riddle out and builds speed, to slide! But Riddle avoids it, pops Ligero up to the apron, but Ligero rebounds off the ropes to huricanrana! Ligero brings Riddle back into the ring and step-springboards, for a STUNNER! Cover, TWO!! Riddle survives and Ligero can’t believe it! Ligero and Riddle rise again. Riddle KICKS Ligero, then fireman’s carries. Ligero slips out, waistlocks, but Riddle elbows free. Riddle reaches down for a leg but Ligero uses that to flip Riddle over. Ligero pushes Riddle to sit up, and he BUZZSAWS! Riddle flounders into a fireman’s carry, for the WIDOWMAKER! Cover, TWO!! Riddle still lives and fans fire up. Ligero climbs the ropes for the SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! “This is awesome!” but far from over!

Riddle grits his teeth as he rises, but Ligero springboards. Riddle catches Ligero, Ligero slips out and ducks the roundhouse, but Riddle pops Ligero up for a POWERBOMB! And then flips him over, FINAL FLASH! Riddle drags Ligero up and gut wrenches, tucks him in, BRO DEREK! To FLOATING BRO!! Cover, Riddle wins!

Winner: Matt Riddle, by pinfall

An incredible showdown in Plymouth! Ligero gave Stallion Riddle quite the fight, but in the end, it’s the Bro who takes the win. Will we see a rematch of these two down the line?

Download Festival 2019 – NXT Women’s Championship: Shayna Baszler VS Isla Dawn!

The crossover continued! The White Witch stepped to the Submission Magician, but does she even stand a chance against that level of mat magic?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Shayna powers Isla to a corner. The ref counts and Shayna lets up at 4. But then she sweeps Isla’s legs to trip her up. Isla gets up quick and ties up with Shayna again. Isla now powers Shayna back, and the ref counts. Isla lets up, but Shayna turns things around, just to trip Isla again. Shayna is toying with Isla and laughing as they circle again. Isla waistlocks but Shayna bucks her off. Isla does the splits and smirks at Shayna. Shayna runs at Isla but Isla ducks the kick to roll her up! TWO, and Isla trips Shayna now! Shayna is up fast but Isla headlocks. Shayna pries free and headlocks back. Isla pries at the hold but Shayna holds tight. Fans rally and Isla powers out, to then roll Shayna up! TWO, and Isla fireman’s carries! Shayna slips out, wants the clutch but Isla slips out to snap suplex! Cover, TWO!

Isla chases after Shayna but Shayna gets out of the ring. The fans come alive for the White Witch as she builds speed. Shayna avoids the baseball slide to throw Isla into steel steps! The ref reprimands Shayna and checks on Isla. She’s okay to continue, so Shayna drags her up and into the ring. Isla throws body shots but Shayna drags her up to throw her to ropes. Shayna clubs Isla on the back then snapmares her down. Shayna KICKS Isla in the back then covers, TWO! She keeps on Isla and twists the arm. Shayna pushes Isla down and then tortures the wrist and elbow. Shayna hammerlocks and STOMPS the arm!! Isla screams and clutches the elbow, but she refuses to quit. Shayna goes after the arm and has a mounted hammerlock. Isla moves around and fights back, but Shayna clubs her down. Shayna keeps on the arm, bending it against Isla’s back. Isla shifts and hammers then gets to her feet.

Fans rally, Isla rolls Shayna with one arm, TWO! Shayna LARIATS Isla down, then grounds ‘n’ pounds as payback. Cover, TWO! Shayna keeps her cool as she drags Isla up. Shayna wraps Isla’s arm around the ropes, but Isla kicks her away. Isla gets to a corner but Shayna CLUBS her again. Shayna watches Isla go to the other corner and runs in. Isla moves but Shayna stops herself from hitting buckles. Shayna clobbers Isla and covers. TWO, but Shayna is right back on the bad arm. Isla reaches for ropes but Shayna drags her away. Fans rally and Isla fights back. Shayna whips and CLUBS Isla in the back again. Shayna snapmares and covers, TWO! Isla toughs it out and that frustrates Shayna. Shayna kicks at Isla’s legs and then goes after the arm again. Shayna throws Isla by the arm, and tortures the wrist and elbow again. Isla fights and fans rally, but Shayna stays on her.

Isla keeps throwing hands but Shayna whips her. Isla holds ropes, then dumps Shayna out! Shayna returns, Isla speeds things up, and BOOTS Shayna down! Fans fire up with Isla and she gets a SNAP SAIDO! Shayna staggers into a KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Isla clutches her arm as she drags Shayna up. She half nelsons but Shayna slips around to gut wrench and DUMP Isla on her face! Cover, TWO! Isla still lives but Shayna is on her again. Shayna drags Isla up but Isla throws body shots and a ROUNDHOUSE! Shayna drops down, Isla runs, but Shayna rolls and trips her up! Shayna runs now to PUNT and KIRAFUDA!! Isla flails, taps and Shayna wins!

Winner: Shayna Baszler, by submission (still NXT Women’s Champion)

The Magician conquers the White Witch and continues a dominant reign! We know in the present that #ShaynaTwoTime would end with the Riptide, but now she’s on Raw ripping her way towards the Money in the Bank contract. Will Shayna make someone #TapNapOrSnap in order to become this year’s Ms. MITB?

Andy Shepherd interviews Ilja Dragunov.

A challenging time we are all living in makes this via video chat, but Shepherd asks about Ilja’s shot at the NXT UK Championship. What is he doing to keep sharp during such unconventional times? “Unconventional” is a rather funny way to phrase it to him. A mentor once asked, “How do you not get tired of working?” Ilja wasn’t sure, but the answer was that you just never stop working. Ilja holds that teaching dear. He keeps his drive and momentum. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, that situation doesn’t control him. Ilja keeps his intensity. He doesn’t need to prepare, because he was born prepared.

Well yes, but many have tried and failed to become UK Champion, especially against Walter. What does Ilja have to pull off what no one else has? That is a very scary situation, yes. Pete Dunne had the longest reign, Tyler Bate was the first, and even men like Joe Coffey were not tough enough. Ilja has the will to take on Walter. You need to take on the pain. Ilja eats pain! Ilja is UNBESIEGBAR. He fights like he is invincible, because it is for his family. He wants Walter to underestimate him, because it will mean Walter makes a mistake. And in that mistake, Ilja will win. “This match will redefine violence.”

Next week’s episode: The Rise of Imperium!

We know part of the story, but take a closer look at how Marcel Barthel, Fabian Aichner & Alexander Wolfe united behind the banner of the Ring General, Walter!

NXT UK Coventry – Ilja Draguno VS A-Kid!

Speaking of that intensity, the Moscow Madman has that on display against the Spanish Ace! Does A-Kid get a sampler of what Ilja has in store for the Austrian Anomaly?

The bell rings and Ilja circles with AK. They quickly shake hands to show this is a respectful battle. They tie up as fans cheer, and Ilja puts AK in the corner. AK goes up the corner but Ilja backs off. AK hops down and circles with Ilja. They tie up, AK gets a waistlock and a slam. AK shifts to the facelock but Ilja works his way up. AK cravats to roll to a cover, ONE! Ilja is right back up and resets with AK. They tie up, AK rolls and trips Ilja to a headlock. AK traps an arm but Ilja uses the other arm to push back. Ilja headscissors and holds tight. AK scuffs Ilja with a foot then moves around to turn and roll Ilja. AK has the legs and wants the crossface. Ilja resists so AK goes with the Bow ‘n’ Arrow! Ilja pops out to cover, TWO as AK bridges out. AK springs up but Ilja cravats and wrangles AK down. Ilja leans on the hold but AK shifts out to get the arm! AK wants a Fujiwara but fans sing for Dragunov. Ilja powers up but AK slips around to get a wristlock and chinlock. Ilja pops free of one, but AK uses the other to throw Ilja down!

AK has the headscissor vice but Ilja flounders and kicks. AK cranks on the hold but Ilja keeps fighting. Ilja pries free of the legs and covers, TWO! Ilja and AK stand off and fans cheer again. AK and Ilja go again, Ilja headlocks and gets another takedown. AK kicks and moves around as fans rally up. Ilja holds tight but AK powers out, only for Ilja to run him over! Things speed up, AK arm-drags and covers, TWO! AK has the arm for an armbar! Ilja clasps his hands and rolls AK to a cover, TWO! AK ducks the clothesline to roll up and bridge, TWO! AK clamps right onto Ilja with a facelock, and fans rally up again. Ilja fights up, pries free, and prepares a forearm. AK fireman’s carry takedowns first, then gets the headlock again. Ilja headscissors, AK pops right out, and the fans cheer this standoff. Ilja swings a punch but AK avoids it. AK headlocks but Ilja wrenches free. Ilja brings AK to the mat with the keylock, but AK bridges and handsprings to get the headscissor!

Fans cheer while Ilja flails. Ilja gets free but AK is on the wrist. Ilja spins but AK wrangles him down. AK wrenches but Ilja grits his teeth as he spins again. The two stare down and Ilja shoulders free! Ilja strikes his fight pose to dare AK to bring it. So AK grabs his hand and twists! Ilja slips through, breaks free and CHOPS AK off his feet! Then drops a BIG senton! Fans fire up with Ilja as he runs at AK. Ilja hits a leaping forearm, then a handspring crossbody! Cover, TWO! AK bails out but Ilja keeps locked on. Ilja builds speed, but AK moves, so Ilja tiger feints. AK runs around but still gets an enziguri for his troubles! Ilja goes up top and leaps for a SUPER AX HANDLE! Fans are fired up with the Moscow Madman and “NXT! NXT!” Ilja drags AK back up and in, then climbs up top. Ilja leaps again, but has to roll through as AK evades. AK boots, arm-drags and dropkicks! Ilja flounders into a GERMAN SUPLEX!

AK flounders over to Ilja and waistlocks again. Ilja fights the lift and breaks the grip. AK just changes it to trap the arm, but Ilja bucks him off. AK handsprings back to NORTHERN LIGHTS, to an ARMBAR! Ilja again clasps hands together to fight it off, but AK is using his own head and neck for leverage. Ilja rolls around but AK gets the triangle! But Ilja dead lifts, but AK headscissors to the ropes! They get tangled up but tumble back to the mat. AK clutches a leg but still climbs up top. He leaps, to crossbody! Cover, TWO!! Ilja escapes but AK fires up. AK runs but into a scoop, tilt-o-whirl and toss! AK dodges on clothesline, but not the LEFT! Ilja gets up and drags AK to put in the corner. AK hits buckles, and then Ilja KNEES him down! Ilja tiger feints, and hits the Constantine Special! Cover, TWO!! AK survives and the fans are loving “NXT! NXT!” even more!

Ilja drags AK up and CLUBS him hard on the back. He does not let up as he CLUBS AK more. Ilja drags AK up, wants the single leg lift but AK goes after the arm! AK wrenches and PELES the arm! But Ilja throws haymaker after haymaker with that arm! And then the leaping BOOT! Ilja drags AK up, single leg GERMAN! Bridging cover, TWO!! AK survives and Ilja can’t believe it, but the fans are loving it! Ilja clamps onto AK again, drags him up and gives back hand after back hand to the head! AK gets the arm for a keylock, but Ilja slaps and chops away. Ilja knees and knees, but AK grabs one for a takedown! Standing toehold! Ilja has to keep his shoulders up, and he BOOTS AK away! But AK comes back, to KNEE Ilja! AK gets a leg, Ilja steps through to KNEE! AK ROUNDHOUSE, but Ilja ENZIGURI! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! They give a standing ovation for “NXT! NXT!”

Ilja heads up top as fans declare “This is awesome!” AK gets up to enziguri Ilja first! Fans hope they “Fight Forever!” but AK stands Ilja up. SUPER SPANISH FLY!! But that’s not all, AK SUPERKICKS!! Cover, TWO!?! Ilja survives and shocks AK back! AK is in the corner, runs out, but Ilja gives him a SPINE BUSTER! Ilja heads right up top, leaps, and hits the SUPER SENTON! But that’s not all, as Ilja is at a fever pitch! “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!!” TORPEDO MOSCOW!! Cover, Ilja wins!!

Winner: Ilja Dragunov, by pinfall

NXT UK just saw an instant classic between the reckless Russian and the Spanish Ace! And in the end, the two men still respect each other with a handshake and shout! How much more intense will a match between Ilja and the Austrian Anomaly be when we finally get to see it?

My Thoughts:

A really great episode right here with some great matches. Though, the results for all the matches were fairly obvious. These matches being from last Summer, the title matches weren’t going to be surprises. Even so, Deonna Purrazzo gave Toni a really great match, as did Isla Dawn for Shayna. The timing of this is a bit unfortunate with Deonna released and rather upset with the WWE. Riddle VS Ligero was really good, and Dragunov VS A-Kid was incredible! That was like TakeOver level or something! Dragunov’s interview promo was good, too, and his match with Walter is still going to be amazing, no matter where and when we finally get to see it. Next week’s Rise of Imperium episode is going to be a pretty good one, because of the inclusion of British Strong Style and other NXT stars.

My Score: 8.5/10

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (4/18/25)

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420 Honor Club!

Can’t go wrong with ROH on a Friday afternoon! But will Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs still be World Six Man Tag Champions after facing #MXMTV?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Bandido & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS The Infantry w/ Shane Taylor Promotions; Bandido & Komander win.
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection; Dustin & The Von Erichs win and retain the titles.
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Bandido & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS The Infantry w/ Shane Taylor Promotions!

The Most Wanted is once again ROH World Champion, but the Commander of the Skies just lost his ROH World Television Championship. Meanwhile, Captain Shawn Dean & “Bad News & Tattoos” Carlie Bravo want to take over the ROH Tag Division. Will someone be getting Two 2 Da Head? Or will the luchadores be dealing out a Blackjack 21?

The fans rally for Bandido already, which annoys The Infantry. The Code of Honor is not upheld as The Infantry strike first! The bell rings, the ref reprimands and the fans boo as Dean fires forearms with Komander while Bravo has Bandido. Dean kicks Komander, then Bravo SUPERKICKS Komander! Bandido BOOTS Dean, then he brawls with Bravo! They go back and forth, Bandido ROCKS, KNEES, and headlocks. Dean tags in as Bravo powers out, and then Bravo drops down for Dean to take a swing. Bandido blocks that to DECK Dean, but Bravo CHOP BLOCKS Bandido! Bravo shoves Bandido out for Dean to whip hard into railing!

The fans boo but Bravo says, “That’s how we get down! S T P!” Dean drags Bandido up and into the ring, then stays between him and Komander. The fans rally, but Dean RAMS Bandido into the corner! The Infantry mugs Bandido, the ref counts, and The Infantry lets off. Tag to Bravo and he CHOPS Bandido! Bravo puts a leg in the ropes, stomps it, then CHOPS! Bravo stomps Bandido again, then backs off as the ref reprimands. Bravo brings Bandido out, but Bandido fights the suplex! Bravo hooks a leg to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Bravo drags Bandido from Komander with a HEEL HOOK!

Tag to Dean, Dean stomps Bandido, and Bravo says #TAIGASTYLE taught him that. Lee Moriarty gives a thumbs up, and Dean stomps Bandido. Dean puts Bandido’s leg on the ropes, then HIP DROPS it! The fans rally for Bandido but Dean stomps him down. Cover, TWO! Bandido stays in this but Dean drags him around by the leg. Dean drops an elbow on the knee! Then he drops an elbow on the other knee! Then back to the right knee! Then the left knee! The fans boo but Dean drags Bandido to the corner. Dean runs to ELBOW Bandido, then he tags Bravo. Dean scoops Bandido, Bravo goes up, ELBOW DROP BACKBREAKER!

Bravo swaggers while the fans boo, but then he goes back to cover Bandido. TWO, and the fans rally up. Bravo drags Bandido up to HEADBUTT, then he tags Dean. Dean sends Bravo in, but Bandido TOSSES Bravo out! Dean runs up, Bandido BOOTS him! Dean comes back, Bandido dodges and hobbles, hot tag to Komander! Komander springboards and salutes for the CROSSBODY! Bravo rushes back in, he has Komander, but Komander BOOTS Dean to go up and over Bravo! Komander shoves Bravo into Dean, then knuckle locks Bravo to CHOP! Komander goes up, jumps around, and FLYING RANAS Bravo away!

The fans fire up as Komander dodges Dean, ROCKS Bravo, then mule kicks Dean! Komander sends Dean into Bravo, then springboards to DROPKICK Bravo into giving Dean the DDT! Cover, but Bravo breaks it! Bandido runs up, Bravo wrenches and ROLLING ELBOWS! Bravo is fired up, but Komander SUPERKICKS him! Komander fires off on Dean with forearms and puts him in the corner. Bravo sneaks a tag while Komander climbs up. Komander rains down five punches, then whips Dean corner to corner. Dean reverses, Bravo runs up, CARLIE CROSSOVER! Then feed to Dean’s FLYING LARIAT!

The Infantry then hoist Komander up, wrench and URENAGE DOUBLE BACKBREAKER!! Bravo covers, but Bandido breaks it! The fans fire up as Dean whips but Bandido TOSSES him! Bravo runs up, Bandido SUPERKICKS him! The fans fire up as Bandido rises, but then Bravo distracts the ref. Shane Taylor gets on the apron, talks trash on Bandido, then ROCKS Bandido! Komander storms up, Shane grabs him, but Bandido comes back! Komander gives Bandido the boost to SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB Shane onto Moriarty & Dean! The fans are all fired up as Komander then BOOTS Bravo, ENZIGIRIS, and calls to Bandido!

Komander tags Bandido, then he ROCKS Bravo! Komander goes corner to corner to go up, up, and ESCALARA MOONSAULT onto STP! Bandido scoops Bravo for the X KNEE!! Bravo is on the ropes. Bandido runs, BLACKJACK 21 PLEX!! Bridging cover, Bandido y Komander win!

Winners: Bandido & Komander, by pinfall

A big victory for Bandido y Komander! With Sueprcard of Honor just a few weeks away, who will step up to take on The Most Wanted for his most wanted ROH World Championship?

ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection!

The Natural may have been literally robbed of his belt, but he is still a champion alongside Marshall & Ross Von Erich. The Von Erichs are back to help Dustin take back that belt, will the Sons of Texas ride off into the sunset tonight? Or will they find they’re NOT #TVReady?

Speaking of not ready, Johnny, Mansoor & Mason Madden attack the Sons of Texas at the ramp! The fans boo the blindside attack, but Mansoor CLUBS Ross, Johnny CLUBS Marshall, and Mason stomps Dustin. Johnny kicks Marshall, Mason whips Dustin into the railing, and Mansoor RAMS Ross into the steel steps! The fans boo more, Mansoor tells them to shut up, but Marshall fights back! Marshall fires forearms, but Johnny CLAWS Marshall’s eyes! Mason sends Dustin into more railing, then LEG LARIATS Dustin down! Mansoor fires more shots on Ross, then he puts Ross in the ring for Johnny.

The ref checks on Ross, but Ross says he wants the match! The bell rings, and Johnny BOOTS, KICKS, ROCKS, and fires more shots on Ross! Taya Valkyrie shows off the remodeled ROH World Six Man belt while Johnny gives Ross some ground ‘n’ pound. The fans boo but Johnny drags Ross up. But Ross jumps to RANA! And then he arm-drags! And arm-drags again! And DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Ross brings Johnny up, tags Marshall, and then whips so Marshall can DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Johnny rolls to his feet, mule kicks Marshall, then hot tags Mansoor! But Marshall dodges to BLAST Mason!

Marshall ROCKS Mansoor with counter punch after punch, but Mansoor puts him in a corner for body shots and stomps! The ref counts, Mansoor digs his boot in, but then Mansoor stops at 4. Mansoor argues with the ref while sneaking kicks. Mansoor whips corner to corner, but Marshall comes back to LARIAT! Marshall fires more hands, then he UPPERCUTS! Marshall ROCKS Mansoor, wrenches and whips corner to corner, but Mansoor comes back! Marshall runs through the lariat to then LARIAT Mansoor! The fans fire up and Marshall calls his shot! CANNONBALL for Mansoor! Cover, TWO!

Marshall drags Mansoor up, headlocks, and Ross tags in. They mug Mansoor and the fans cheer that CHOP! Ross headlocks and grinds, but Mansoor hooks Ross’ nose! Mansoor headlocks now, but Ross powers up and out. Mansoor jumps the dropdown, Mason tags in, and Mason BLASTS Dustin off the apron to then LEG LARIAT SPINEBUSTER COMBO! The fans boo, Marshall protests, but MXM mugs Ross! Johnny joins in and they all stomp away! The fans rally for Dustin while Mason TOSSES Ross out. MXM distracts the ref so Taya can stomp away on Ross with those bright green boots!

The ref has to hold Marshall back, and Mason goes out to fetch Ross. Mason puts Ross in the ring, throat chops him, then fires body shots as he says he’s H O T T, O~ G~ O~! Tag to Mansoor, Johnny lets Chappell Roan know they’re big fans, and Mansoor BLASTS Marshall off the apron! Mason scoops Ross, Mansoor runs up, CATWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Ross survives and Mansoor snarls. Mansoor clamps on with a chinbar and armlock! Ross pries at the grip, reaches out for the ropes, and Marshall coaches him. Ross fights up, Mansoor holds him back, but then Mansoor THROWS Ross down by his hair!

The fans boo, but Mansoor drags Ross back to tag Johnny. Johnny stomps Ross, then drags him up, only for Ross to fire body shots! Johnny gets up and under Ross, Alabama ROLLING SLAM! Cover, TWO! Johnny stands over Ross and pulls on the arms while he tags in Mason. Mansoor runs around the outside to blindside Dustin! The fans boo and Marshall protests, but there’s nothing to be done as Mason drops an ELBOW on Ross! And another ELBOW! And then a JUMP ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Mason is annoyed, Dustin is down, and Mansoor tags in. Mansoor tells Marshall that he saw the Iron Claw movie, and it SUCKED!!

The fans boo but MXM hoist Ross up! Mason runs, but Marshall DUMPS him out! Ross CLUBS away on Mansoor, reaches for Marshall, but Mansoor holds onto a hand! Ross fires a forearm, the fans rally up, but Mansoor still holds on! Mansoor ducks the shot, back suplexes, but Ross lands out! DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! The fans fire up as Ross and Mansoor crawl! But Mason is creeping up! Mason YANKS Marshall down, then THROWS him into the steel steps! And he CLUBS Dustin for good measure! Mansoor rolls up Ross, TWO! Ross feints high to BACKDROP Mansoor! Dustin rises up!

The fans are thunderous as Mansoor and Ross crawl, hot tags to Johnny and Dustin! The Natural rallies on the Guru of Greatness, then whips, but Johnny reverses! “Not Today!” UPPERCUT! SNAP POWERSLAM! Mansoor is in, but Dustin kicks and “Not Today!” UPPERCUT! SNAP POWERSLAM! Mason is in, but again, “Not Today!” But Mason grabs Dustin first! CHOKE- NO, Dustin slips free, and feeds Mason to a DOUBLE DROPKICK from the Von Erichs! Johnny CLUBS Dustin, whips, but Dustin hits a BULLDOG! Cover, Mansoor breaks it! The fans boo but Mansoor CLUBS Dustin. Mansoor whips, Dustin reverses, but Mansoor avoids the powerslam!

Mansoor DDTS Dustin, but Ross RANAS Mansoor! Johnny SUPERKICKS Ross! Marshall DISCUS LARIATS Johnny! Mason LEG LARIATS Marshall! Dustin storms up, Mason HEADBUTTS him! Mason runs, but Dustin dodges! Mason’s leg is in the ropes, and he begs Dustin not to. Dustin pokes Mason in the eyes! And then he puts Mason’s other leg in the ropes! Dustin takes a deep breath, but Johnny runs up! Dustin gets around and lifts Johnny, to stick him right in there with Mason! Taya protests, but that lets Dustin hit DOUBLE SHATTERED DREAMS!! Mansoor runs up, Dustin dodges, DESTROYER!!

Ross is in, and he gives Mansoor an IRON CLAW!! Marshall has Mason, and SLAM DUNKS him into Johnny’s TV! Johnny sits upright, right into Mansoor’s runway! Ross keeps Mansoor in a corner, and Dustin brings Johnny up! Dustin puts one out, then hits the FINAL RECKONING!! Cover, Sons of Texas win!!

Winners: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs, by pinfall (still ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions)

Taya is beside herself! Dustin gets his belt back as the Von Erichs keep theirs! Will no one ever truly stop The Last of His Kind from running the ROH Tag Division?

[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]

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

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

Published

18 hours ago

April 18, 2025

Andrew Balaz

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

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

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

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

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

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025

iMPACT! – Ratings:

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

Unbreakable – Quick Ratings:

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

Results:

Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz

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

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

If @CodyDeaner can take down @KCwrestles tonight on #TNAiMPACT he punches his ticket Ultimate X at #TNARebellion! @milanmiracle

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/rT1TusIxJd pic.twitter.com/T5zqKHVr24

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025

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

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

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

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

KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leon Slater vs Brian Myers

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

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

Overall iMPACT! Rating: 5/10

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

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

Overall Unbreakable Rating: 4.5/10

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

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

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