Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (6/15/20)
The Empress battles the Irresistible Force AGAIN!
The Raw After Backlash!
After retaining her title in controversial fashion, Asuka has a Raw Women’s Championship rematch with Nia Jax! Will tonight be the decisive battle?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Angel Garza w/ Zelina Vega VS Kevin Owens; Kevin wins.
- 8 Man Tag: The Vikings Profits VS Akira Tozawa & Ninjas; The Viking Profits win.
- Natalya & Liv Morgan VS The IIconics; The IIconics win.
- Apollo Crews VS Shelton Benjamin; Crews wins.
- WWE World Championship Tag Match: Drew McIntyre & R-Truth VS MVP & Bobby Lashley; McIntyre and Truth win, McIntyre retains the WWE World Championship.
- Raw Women’s Championship: Asuka VS Nia Jax; Asuka wins and retains the Raw Women’s Championship.
- Unsanctioned Match: Randy Orton VS Christian; Orton wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Raw opens with Randy Orton!
The Viper, the Apex Predator, and once again, the Legend Killer. Orton returns to Raw victorious over the Rated R Superstar, and Edge has a torn triceps that will require surgery. Edge will be out for six to eight months, but Orton looks just fine. Orton grabs a mic as the crowd boos, and says that last night at Backlash, he did what he said he would do: he humiliated, embarrassed and wrote the final chapter of Edge. But Orton also gave Edge closure. “I knew the minute I saw him in January at the Royal Rumble, when he made his miraculous return,” there was just no way Edge would be the competitor he was. Edge was stubborn and resisted. All Edge needed to do was trust Orton the same way Orton trusted Edge when Edge saved Orton from himself.
At WrestleMania, Orton was not the Last Man Standing, but he stands here today victorious after the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever! That makes Orton the greatest wrestler ever, and he doesn’t need a world title to prove it. But what Orton needs is to thank Edge. Orton thanks Edge for reigniting the fire in his gut, the fire that burns at the expense of legends. It helped Orton remember what it feels like to be the Legend Killer. Orton wishes Edge was here so he could thank him face to face. Edge isn’t here, not just because of that punt kick that ended the match, but also because Orton tor Edge’s triceps clean off the bone. Orton knew when it happened, but he knew he had to keep going. He had to make Edge suffer for his own good so that he would go home to be a husband and father.
Edge isn’t here because he’s in some godforsaken hospital on an operating table while the doctors work to reattach that muscle. It seems Edge has a new mountain to climb. Orton hopes Edge reaches that peak, because he might even be cleared in July. Of 2029! So maybe they’ll cross paths again in nine years. But instead of Edge, it’s CHRISTIAN that appears! Captain Charisma, the best friend to Edge, enters the ring with a mic to confront Orton. “Look at you standing here gloating.” What kind of man Orton is? The greatest ever? The legend killer? Christian just sees a cold, calculating son of a bitch! Orton thinks Edge’s career is over? He’s wrong! Christian has known Edge his entire life and Edge doesn’t quit. Orton doesn’t get a say in how this story ends. When that time comes, Edge gets closure on his terms, not Orton’s.
Orton can’t believe Christian came out blabbing and interrupting while Orton has important things to say> this isn’t about Christian, it’s about Orton and Edge. It has never been and never will be about Christian, who is just jealous of Edge! Orotn sees that look in Christian’s eye, and he knows what Christian wants. Orton knows Christian better than he does himself. Christian wants #OneMoreMatch. No he doesn’t! He’s here defending Edge! Oh c’mon! Edge and Christian are the same! They can’t accept that something they love was taken away from them before they were ready to say good-bye. Christian may not be medically cleared to compete, but ORton has a way around that. Tonight: Orton VS Christian, UNSANCTIONED! What does Christian say to that challenge?
The crowd cheers, but Orton says that his offer expires by the end of the night. If Christian doesn’t accept, it just proves what we all already know: That Christian is a COWARD. Orton leaves the ring and leaves Christian with something to think about. Will Captain Charisma risk it all to avenge his friend?
Backstage interview with Angel Garza & Zelina Vega.
El Latino y La Muneca look back at Backlash’s WWE United States Championship match. Apollo Crews dropped Andrade down, jumped all over him, but Garza tried to stop the count. Kevin Owens gave Garza a STUNNER, then Apollo finished Almas off with the powerbomb! Vega had to keep her men from arguing again, but what is Garza feeling having cost Almas? Vega argues back that there are NO arguments in the team. No one cost anyone anything. Garza says he was helping Almas, but when you care so deeply about someone or something, you must be willing to let it go. Almas will get over this, and Garza feels for Almas. We feel for Kevin Owens because Garza will again show Kevin he is inferior. Idea! When Garza is done with that, how about a private interview with Charly? Maybe.
Almas comes over and wishes Garza luck against Kevin. But if Garza fails, Almas hopes Garza gets over his disappointment. El Idolo throws those words back at Garza, will Garza be made to eat them?
Angel Garza w/ Zelina Vega VS Kevin Owens!
We heard what Garza and Vega have to say, but the Prizefighter is going to let his actions speak for him! There’s no ambush this time, so will it finally be a fair fight between KO and El Latino?
The bell rings and Garza rushes Kevin! Kevin avoids the dropkick and fires off hands on Garza! Kevin knees and shoves Garza to a corner, but here comes Almas! Kevin backs off to watch Almas strut out and this confuses Vega. Almas applauds Garza but Kevin fires off on him again! Kevin bumps Garza off buckles and CHOPS! Garza fires off forearms and CHOPS but Kevin hits back. Kevin waistlocks, Garza resists the lift and standing switches. Kevin switches back, and rips Garza’s pants off for him! To throw them at him! Garza escapes the Stunner and bails out of the ring. The crowd boos and Kevin rushes over, but Garza hotshots!
Kevin blocks the bump to give the buckle bump! Almas avoids catching Garza and he drops to the floor! Vega has to keep her men from arguing, and says she is sick of this! She leaves them both behind!? How will Garza continue without his manager?
Raw returns and Garza grinds Kevin in a corner. Garza lets up at the ref’s count to dropkick the legs out. Garza sits Kevin down and goes corner to corner, but Kevin avoids the bronco buster! Kevin KICKS Garza in the back, then sits him up to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Kevin goes corner to corner now for the CANNON- NO, Garza moves, Kevin stops himself, but Garza enziguris him away! Garza goes up top and missile dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Garza pushes Kevin and brings him up to club with forearms. Garza grabs a leg to pull on the half bow ‘n’ arrow, then grabs for an arm. Kevin gets the ropebreak and Garza lets up. Garza kicks Kevin then brings him up but Kevin throws forearms! They brawl, Kevin gets the edge, and he HEADBUTTS Garza! Kevin runs but Almas swipes at his legs! Kevin swipes back but Garza kicks low! Garza wants the ref to pay attention, and he gets a STUNNER!! Cover, Kevin wins!
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall
Almas is disappointed in Garza, but isn’t he to blame there? Kevin takes his leave and Vega returns in a huff. Vega sees Almas and Garza arguing again and shouts them down. “Enough of this!” Both of them better listen to her. They both want the same thing, so stop fighting against each other! Do they hear her? Almas and Garza stand down and follow Vega out. Will the tensions disappear for the greater good of the stable? Or will it only escalate as the Summer heats up?
Bobby Lashley and MVP talk backstage.
MVP guarantees they will move forward and have what was promised. But an interviewer comes by and asks about Backlash. Does she not realize this is a private conversation? Go back to journalism school! But Lashley says that this is a strategic discussion for tonight’s match against “The clown,” R-Truth and that… Drew McIntyre. But the world is abuzz about Lana’s involvement. MVP cuts that thought off by saying the headline here is this: After waiting 13 YEARS for a world title opportunity, circumstances beyond Lashley ‘s control ruined it. And so instead of the champagne celebration they were supposed to have, things didn’t work out. But they’re going to address that right now. So excuse them while they take their leave.
MVP and Lashley head to the ring!
While their match with McIntyre and Truth comes later tonight, Montel Vontavius Porter and the Rocky Mountain Machine are going to address the WWE Universe and the issues they’ve been facing. MVP gets right to it and says that last night at Backlash, after 13 YEARS, this once in a lifetime athlete who should be the NEW WWE World Champion had his night RUINED. McIntyre had the unmitigated GALL to capitalize on circumstances. Lana is always thirsting for attention, and how did she quench that thirst? She came out to the ring to catch Lashley’s eyes. It is exclusively Lana’s fault Lashley is not champion! If McIntyre has any integrity at all, he would’ve given Lashley a rematch on the spot! But McIntyre doesn’t, so he didn’t. Instead, McIntyre is hiding behind another man’s wife, who was explicitly told not to bring her behind to the ring!
But speaking of, here comes the Ravishing Russian! Lana tells Bobby she is going to be perfectly clear. It was Lashley’s “stupid idea” to keep her from ringside to begin with. Bobby knows she would never do anything to hurt him. And to be honest, she does everything for him. She put his career over hers, stopped being blonde for him, and most of all got divorced for him! So MVP needs to understand that all the positivity, joy, love, happiness, good health, prosperity and blessings came to Lashley because of her. It stopped because of MVP. MVP is the problem! NO, Lana is the problem, THOT! You think the whole world revolves around you, but have no right to bask in Lashley’s spotlight! Don’t ever talk to her like that again! MVP is a snake who slithered into the relationship and manipulated Lashley!
MVP says that before he showed up, Lashley hadn’t even been around the world title! Lana says MVP needs to lower his tone and be respectful. She is a woman, thank you very much. And MVP is the problem! Everytihng was perfect with them! They were on a hot streak! Oh?! They were on a hot streak? Since when was th elast time Lana laced up her boots? Well… When was the last time Lana won anything other than a bunch of likes on socila media? Lahley had his opportunity against “a lesser man,” but Lana couldn’t follow one simple request. Backlash was Lashley’s night but she made it about her. He is sick and tired of her posting their personal life on social media. Lana spouted on about their sex life, just to become famous.
Lana says Lashley is even more delusional than she thought if he thinks she used him. If she was going to sleep tot he time, Lana would’ve chosen way more famous. Actually, now that she thinks about it, she should’ve chosen McIntyre. Then Lashley wants a divorce! The crowd chants “Jerry! Jerry!” while Lana tries to process what Lashley just said. Not only is the honeymoon over, but the entire relationship is! Will kicking Lana to the curb finally get Lashley back up to the very top?
Backstage interview with #TheVikingProfits.
Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins, Erik & Ivar made it through the night but are at a stalemate. Do they have a plan to break their tie? Well they would’ve settled it last night but they ended up facing a common enemy: an army of ninjas! Whenever the WWE Universe is threatened, they assemble like the Avengers! But fam, Dawks is thinking big! Anime, action figures, merchandise! But wait, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas return! The Stamina Monster says they deserve a sequel! What sequel? Not with them! But y’know what, if he wants to throw down, they’re ready any time. Tozawa powers up and… he summons NINJAZILLA! Tozawa’s evil laughter only provokes Erik, but Dawkins tells him, “He ain’t worth it, bruh.” But what do we do now, fam? Ford has an idea. Will the Viking Profits be able to defeat Tozawa and his towering shinobi?
8 Man Tag: The Vikings Profits VS Akira Tozawa & Ninjas!
King Tez and Dawks party real quick with the crowd of NXT superstars and prospects, especially Bugenhagen. But then they go by commentary to get Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton and Samoa Joe involved. Then they join Erik & Ivar in the ring as they confront The Stamina Monster and his shinobi clan. Who will win in this rematch from last night’s wild parking lot brawl?
Eriks tarts against Ninja 1 at the bell. Ninja 1 shows off his moves, but gets a SHOTGUN KNEE! Tag to Dawkins and Ninja 2! Dawkins SPEARS Ninja 2 then has Erik scoop him for the human weapon senton! The crowd is fired up as Dawkins tags ford and Ninja 3 tags in. Ninja 3 runs into a dropkick! Ford tags in Ivar and Ivar helps Ford with the back suplex splash! Ivar tags Erik and the Vikings are ready for Ninjas 1 AND 2! Dawkins gives one the CASH OUT SPINE BUSTER while Erik URENAGES the other! Ford and Ivar climb, SIMULTANEOUS SPLASHES!! Cover, the Viking Profits win!!
Winners: The Viking Profits, by pinfall
Tozawa never tagged in, but he sicks NINJAZILLA on the heroes! The Viking Profits huddle up and plan this out. Ready? Break! “WE! WANT! THE SMOKE!” But instead, it’s the BIG SHOW?! The Giant heads to the ring to reinforce the Viking Profits! Ninja 1, 2 and 3 return, but all get swatted away in turn. Tozawa and Ninjazilla retreat while Show gives Ninja 2 a CHOKE SLAM! And Ninja 3 gets the KO PUNCH! The crowd is fired up while Tozawa and his own giant stand down. Will Big Show and the Viking Profits take the fight to the shinobi?
Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.
What is his reaction to Dominik Mysterio’s tweet that he will be here tonight? Well, it is Rollins’ understanding that no one has seen Dominik yet. But Rollins knows Dominik is here against his father, Rey’s wishes. Rollins senses Dominik’s presence, and that pleases him. Rollins wants Dominik here, and needs Dominik here. Because Rollins will go to the ring to deliver a message to the Mysterio family. What will Rollins have to say? And will Dominik show himself to respond?
Christian talks on the phone.
He doesn’t have to be reminded of the risks, but he’s thought it through. Christian isn’t sure what he’s going to do, but he’ll talk later. Who was he on the phone with? What will Christian’s answer to Orton’s challenge for an UNSANCTIONED match?
Seth Rollins heads to the ring!
The Monday Night Messiah promised to send a message to the Mysterio family, but is aware that Dominik is in the arena. Rollins takes up a mic as the crowd boos. “Last week, I came out here, I sat right there where Byron Saxton is sitting. I kindly invited Rey Mysterio to come to Monday Night Raw this week, and yes Rey is not technically medically cleared, but I just wanted to have a conversation.” Rollins wants to clear the air in this situation. Here are the facts: Rey Mysterio is a hero! Rey Mysterio sacrificed himself for the greater good that is the future of Raw. But sadly, Rey Mysterio declined the invitation. He took the cowardly way out by staying away. But fortunately, his son has taken it upon himself to make his way to Raw on behalf of his family.
Rey speaks on the titantron! He wants Rollins to hear him out. He didn’t know Dominik was on his way until it wsa too late. Mysterio couldn’t stop his son, but he knows what Rollins is capable of. This is his one warning. What? What is Mysterio talking about? He has Rollins all wrong. Does Mysterio think Rollins want to harm Dominik? He wants to help Dominik. Mysterio sacrificed himself for the future, and Dominik is part of that! He’s already part of Rollins’ plan. So do your fatherly duties for once in your life and let Rollins help Dominik. Help Rollins help Dominik. Encourage Dominik to join the Monday Night Messiah and his disciples to fight for the greater good! Join Rollins? Are you crazy?! Dominik will NEVER join Rollins!
Well then Rollins has few options left. Murphy and Theory are looking for Dominik, will find him, and bring him here. If Dominik is not part of the solution, then he is part of the problem! And if he is part of the problem, he will be sacrificed. Mysterio warns Rollins that if they harm Dominik, Mysterio will END Rollins! Did you hear him!? Rollins did hear Mysterio, loud and clear. An eye for an eye, right? That’s what Dominik said. Fortunately for Dominik, Mysterio doesn’t make the decisions for him anymore. Dominik is an adult who makes his own decisions, and has two decisions to make: Join Rollins and stand on the right side of history; or he can make the same choice as his father, and become a sacrifice. But Dominik sneaks up behind Rollins and CLOBBERS him!! The crowd goes nuts as Dominik throws Rollins into steel steps!
Rollins writhes but his disciples appear! Murphy and Theory surround Dominik and trap him in the ring. Murphy runs in but is thrown back out! Dominik leaps over Theory and then goes around! He ducks Murphy, hops the barriers and runs through the crowd! Rollins and his followers are furious, and a semblance of payback has been dealt! Will the son avenge the father and destroy the Monday Night Messiah?
MVP and Lashley prepare for their match.
MVP vows Lashley will be WWE World Champion, but then R-Truth walks up, shaking his head. What does he want? Bruh, Truth just wants to give his con… Consoles? Wait, condominium. Condolences?! No, ew, no. But it’s alright, Bobby. Truth feels bad that he got sent to Claymore Country, and Truth doesn’t even know where that is. Lashley must be jet lagged. And now he’s getting a divorce? Oof, a raw deal. Get it? Raw deal on Raw. Making jokes? No, no jokes. Good, because no one is laughing. Can Truth back it up? Of course he can! He’s teaming with the WWE World Champion! Well that’s later. McIntyre ain’t around right now. Well then bye. Truth heads out, but it’s only a matter of time. Will the 24/7 Champion and World Champion be a successful duo against a very angry MVP and Lashley?
Raw returns to MVP and Lashley hunting Truth!
They find him hiding under a ring and he scurries out the other side. Truth warns them about the ninjas, but then McIntyre appears. Now Truth has back-up. MVP says that McIntyre isn’t a champion, he is a pretender. Lashley is THE contender. Well MVP says Truth is a clown? The clowns are MVP and Lashley. MVP is all talk and false promises. No! 13 YEARS and Lashley is finally realizing his full potential. If McIntyre had any integrity, he’d put his title up on the line! The same for Truth with the 24/7 title! Make the tag match a Championship Winners Take All! Oh, you want both the World and 24/7 Championships on the line? MVP didn’t stutter.
BINGO! Sign ’em up! Truth!? McIntyre isn’t sure about that, but then Lashley taunts the “Chosen One” for having second thoughts. On second thought, challenge accepted. Will Lashley and MVP cash in? Truth is impressed by McIntyre, because think about it! Truth could become the NEW Becky Two Belts! No, it’s not that kind of Winner Takes All, Truth…
Natalya & Liv Morgan VS The IIconics!
The Queen of Harts has been having a frustrated time while the LIVing Embodiment has been trying to find herself. Will they find themselves a winning combination? Or will Billie Kay & Peyton Royce rebound from a Backlash disappointment?
The teams sort out and Peyton starts against Liv. But then Natty tags in outta nowhere, only for Peyton to DECK her! Peyton whips Natty to the corner but Natty puts her on the apron. Natty decks Billie but Peyton scorpion kicks her down! Billie tags in as Peyton goes up top, DUMDUM STOMPS! Billie covers, TWO! Billie is upset already as she drags Natty into a camel clutch. Natty endures, the crowd rallies up, and she fights free with elbows. Billie knees back then suplexes Natty down! IICONIC! Billie strikes the pose, runs and drops the lebow! Cover, TWO! Billie mocks Liv and the two argue. Billie pie faces Liv but Natty rolls her up! TWO and Liv tags in! Liv rallies with fire on the IIconics! Running facebuster!
Liv whips, Billie reverses, but Liv elbows back, and goes up, up and away for the missile dropkick! Cover, but Peyton breaks it! Natty brings Peyton around but Peyton throws Natty out. The ref keeps Peyton back but Liv rolls Billie! The ref is late, TWO!! Liv would’ve had it, and Billie shoves her. Liv standing switches but Peyton tags in. Billie bucks Liv off, Liv runs into the FALL FROM GRACE! Cover, The IIconics win!
Winners: The IIconics, by pinfall
Natty’s frustrating losing streak continues! But the IIconics get on the mics to call out Sasha Banks and Bayley. “We know you’re here, and we hope that you are watching. Because that’s what happens when we fight one tag team, not two.” The #GoldenRoleModels brag about being all over the WWE with those tag team championships, so they should get out here to face them. The IIconics challenge them for a match here on Raw! Billie and Peyton wait for a response, but they don’t get one. Guess they’re too cowardly for a challenge tonight. But they know someone who knows someone who knows someone, etc etc, to make a match for next week! And when they beat Bayley and Banks again, it will be IIconic! But with NXT’s Shotzi Blackheart & Tegan Nox getting a shot this Wednesday, will it even be The Boss and #BayleyDosStraps coming back to Raw to answer that challenge?
Big Show checks in on Christian backstage.
Good to see the thinking face again. Christian has a lot on his plate, but Show knows it’s no coincidence Orton wants an Unsanctioned match. We all know how brutal those matches can be. Orton isn’t doing it just because Christian isn’t cleared to compete otherwise. Orton is doing it so he can get away with anything. So is Show saying Christian shouldn’t accept? No, not at all. Show is the last person to be telling someone else what to do. He just wants Christian to be aware of the facts. The fact is, it’s been a minute since Christian’s last match. Show has known Orton a long time, and he can’t remember the LSAT time Orton was this sadistic.
But Christian has one of two ways to do this: Understand the situation and step back; or go into the ring, look Orton in the eyes and shut him up. Because if Show was in Christian’s shoes, he’d smash that snarky smug off Orton’s face. Christian thanks Show for the talk and knows what he must do. Is Captain Charisma getting back in the ring?!
Natty and Liv talk backstage.
Natty is trying to keep her cool, but she has no words. Liv made rookie mistakes! She has zero discipline, vision, and as afar as partnerships go, Natty gets why Ruby Riott let her go. Liv is in no mood to hear Natty blame her for that loss, and Natty says there is no respect, gratitude or appreciation for a woman who built this division! She did it all for a bunch if ingrates! All Natty has gotten out of it is humiliation. If that’s bad, Lana is supposed to be married to the WWE World Champion, but she got embarrassed in front of the entire world. Lana put everything into Bobby, and only got a divorce. Lana is sick and tired for being blamed for others’ shortcomings. Natty knows that feeling. Are these two going to unite over their bitter feelings?
Christian is on stage!
He paces back and forth and Charly Caruso comes out to ask him about his answer for the challenge. Orton accused Christian of being jealous and a coward. Christian is proud of his WWE career and has nothing to prove to anyone. But he also won’t be disrespected. If Orton wants to give Christian #OneMoreMatch, then he accepts! Captain Charisma is back in a match with no rules and restrictions! Will he win? Will he survive?
MVP finds Apollo Crews backstage.
“There he is! The United States Champion!” MVP loves what Apollo is doing and is very proud. Apollo appreciates that, and loves being a fighting champion. Yeah, speaking of that… MVP says there is a difference between being a fighting champion and a smart champion. MVP knows Apollo will take on anyone, any time, and that’s great. But it’s not about fighting all the time, but the right person at the right time for the right amount of money. Apollo survived Almas and is going to take on Shelton Benjamin, a formidable former champion., Being a fighting champion burns you out and turns you into a former champion, too. So you need someone to navigate you through those situations. As one of the longest reigning United States Champions ever, MVP can be that someone.
Oh is that so? Apollo sees it that if he’s not a fighting champion, he’s not a champion at all. He appreciates the offer, and says no thanks. Well then, what is he going to do with this title? Because the only way he keeps it is with MVP in his corner. Will MVP’s words become reality for Apollo? Or are these false promises like McIntyre said to Lashley?
Charlotte and Ric Flair are backstage.
The Nature Boy is having fun, and he tells The Queen as both father and biggest fan, he needs to know her plans. Like, what title she’s after? No, she’s already the most decorated woman ever. He wants to know, just between the two of them, who does she have problems with? Yes, a lot of people get under her skin, okay? But he knows her. She does what she wants. WOO~! She is his daughter. Does this mean Charlotte’s next target isn’t so much a title as it is a feud?
Apollo Crews VS Shelton Benjamin!
The rising star put El Idolo in his rear view mirror but he isn’t slowing down. Will he be able to show he’s on par with the Gold Standard? Or will MVP be proven right?
The bell rings, the two circle, and tie up. Shelton headlocks, Apollo powers out, but Shelton runs him over. Cover, ONE, and Apollo ducks to dropkick! Apollo runs corner to corner to hit the big splash! Then goes again, only for Benjamin to get around and GERMAN SUPLEX Apollo away! MVP watches backstage as Benjamin hits the step-up KNEE! Cover, TWO! Benjamin drags Apollo into a half nelson chinbar and leans on the hold. The crowd rallies up, Apollo endures and fights his way up. Apollo fights free but Benjamin throws forearms. The two brawl and go fast and furious. Apollo gets the edge but Benjamin knees low. Benjamin runs, but into a back elbow! Apollo catches the kick, avoids the dragon whip, and enziguris Benjamin back!
Apollo hits the standing moonsault! Cover, TWO! Apollo keeps his focus on Benjamin and brings him around for the military press! But Benjamin slips out, rolls up, and uses the ropes! The ref catches that and stops the count! Benjamin is furious, but Apollo rolls him up! AND USES ROPES! Apollo wins!!
Winner: Apollo Crews, by pinfall
Turnabout is fair play, as they say, but maybe he did listen to MVP’s words about fighting smarter, not harder. Will Apollo win by any means necessary to stay on top?
Akira Tozawa and his ninjas catch up to Truth.
And one ninja is a referee! Tozawa tells Truth that it’s time to have a rematch for Truth’s “baby,” the 24/7 Championship. Truth tells Tozawa if that’s the way he wants it, that’s the way he’ll get it. Truth has the crane kick! McIntyre also backs Truth up, so the ninjas reconsider. Truth thinks he scared them off but McIntyre wants him to be serious for a moment. Truth overstepped earlier by putting not just his title but McIntyre’s title, everything McIntyre has worked for in life, on the line. But what’s done is done, so McIntyre will say this slowly: Does Truth understand the gravity of the situation? They could lose everything tonight. Truth does understand. He knows what to do. Will the two champions be able to stand tall together?
Backstage interview with Asuka!
The championship match last night ended in a double count-out. Does she think Nia is too menacing? Asuka responds in Japanese first that Nia just wants more and more punishment, and it will be EZPZ. Nia started the fight, Asuka will finish it!
McIntyre finishes preparations.
Truth comes back and McIntyre asks what he wants. Truth says he fixed the tag match tonight. The only title on the line in their tag match will be the world title. It just makes sense. No…! McIntyre is not happy, because if Truth loses it for them, McIntyre still loses the title! Oh… Truth asks McIntyre to believe in him. Truth knows how painful it is to lose the title, because he has lost his 24/7, 48-7, 7/11, I-95 South European Television Championship A LOT. And it took a few days to get it back sometimes. But he won’t let that happen to McIntyre. Believe!
The Viking Profits talk backstage.
The still need to settle the Anything You Can Do series. But how? Chess? Uno? Erik wants a chariot race! What? Where would they even get a chariot? Big Show comes by and says they shouldn’t look at him. He can’t ride horses. Ford thanks Show on behalf of the Viking Profits in thwarting Tozawa and that extra large ninja. Erik says he could’ve taken him, but he still thanks Show. Show thanks them for the merchandise, and has enjoyed watching their rivalry. But he also knows how to settle things. Carpool karaoke! NO! NEVER AGAIN! Oh, okay… The Profits are the current Raw Tag Team Champions, and the Vikings are the previous. Next week, the women are having a tag title match, so so should the men! That’ll settle it once and for all! Well that’s a great idea. Because #WeWantTheSmoke! How about getting jazzy with it? We want~ the smoke! Gotta have that smoke! The five dance, and the raid is on next week! Who comes away with the gold and the series all at once?
WWE World Championship Tag Match: Drew McIntyre & R-Truth VS MVP & Bobby Lashley!
What was just a tag match became a dual championship match but is now just about THE WWE Championship! Will Truth help Claymore Country keep the title? Or will the Rocky Mountain Machine right what went wrong at Backlash?
The introductions are made, the one belt to rule them all is raised, and this high stakes tag match begins!
The teams sort out and McIntyre has Truth let him start. Lashley and McIntyre circle in a rematch from Backlash, and they tie up! McIntyre powers Lashley to a corner but lets up at 4. Lashley gets in his face but McIntyre doesn’t move. Lashley shoves so McIntyre fires off! McIntyre CHOPS and punches and CHOPS again! He lets up to whip Lashley corner to corner, but Lashley comes back to clothesline! McIntyre stays up to hit a GLASGOW KISS and clothesline! Lashley flounders to a corner and uses the ropes as a defense. The ref counts, McIntyre backs off, but Lashley throat chops! Lashley clubs McIntyre but McIntyre shoves back. Lashley fires off as the crowd boos, and he fires off elbows. Lashley puts McIntyre into the ropes and buckles but the ref pulls him off. Lashley runs to RAM into McIntyre!
The crowd boos as MVP tags in. MVP and Lashley double whip but McIntyre kicks MVP away, and SPINE BUSTERS Lashley! McIntyre elbows MVP then clotheslines Lashley out of the ring! MVP runs in but into a neckbreaker! McIntyre aims from the corner, but Truth tags in!? McIntyre doesn’t like any of this but Truth says he’s got this. But MVP throws Truth OVERHEAD! Truth flops out of the ring, Lashley tags back in, and Lashley drags Truth up to throw him into barriers! Lashley stares McIntyre down from across the way while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and MVP drags Truth to the corner. Lashley tags in and KNEES Truth down! McIntyre stresses as Lashley drags Truth up and pushes him to an open corner. Lashley throws hands and elbows on Truth then stomps a mudhole into him. Lashley digs his boot in and the ref counts. Lashley lets up at 4 to run corner to corner, and RAM into Truth again! MVP tags in, he runs corner to corner and BOOTS Truth down! Cover, TWO! Truth still lives and McIntyre is relieved. McIntyre shouts at Truth to get up, but MVP lines up the shot. MVP runs, but Turth splits to dodge, then comes back to calf kick! The crowd fires up and rallies as Truth sits up. Truth figures out where he is and hot tags McIntyre! Lashley tags in but McIntyre rallies with clotheslines!
McIntyre whips, and OVERHEAD suplexes Lashley! Lashley is up, McIntyre spins him around for double underhooks, but Lsahley spins out and elbows the Future Shock away. Lashley wrenches and brings McIntyre over to tag in MVP. But McIntyre throws Lashley overhead again! MVP freezes up top and McIntyre BLASTS him down! McIntyre throws MVP into the barriers, the apron, and then the ring. McIntyre climbs up as the crowd rallies, and he leaps to hit the ax handle! And the kip up! McIntyre fires up, glares at MVP and waits for him to rise. “Get yer ass up!” MVP does, but staggers into the FUTURE SHOCK! Cover, but Lashley breaks it! Truth rushes Lashley but Lashley kicks and throws him out hard!
Lashley aims at Truth on the outside, but Truth drop toeholds him into steel steps! MVP rolls McIntyre up, ONE! McIntyre dodges, CLAYMORE!! Cover, but McIntyre lets up? He tags in Truth to finish MVP off! Truth goes up top, McIntyre gives him the boost, SUPER SPLASH! Cover, Truth and McIntyre win!
Winners: R-Truth & Drew McIntyre, by pinfall (McIntyre is still WWE World Champion)
McIntyre trusted in Truth and together, they vanquished Lashley and MVP! Will both their reigns continue on through the Summer?
Christian prepares for his match.
Ric Flair finds him, and apologizes for not being here sooner. Maybe Flair could’ve stopped this. Flair says Christian is NOT ready for this. He completely understands why Christian agreed to it, but Orton is on top of his game. Orton is mean, sadistic, and wants to prove a point to everyone. Christian is doing this to make his own point. Christian appreciates this talk, but he can’t think like this. Flair says Christian’s family will understand if he doesn’t do this. They’d rather see him not get hurt! Christian says he is not going to let Orton do what he wants, and he won’t regret what happens next. Christian heads out, but will he be able to walk his way back?
Sasha Banks and Bayley are here!
The Golden Role Models may not have cared enough about The IIconics calling them out, but they are here to celebrate their victory at Backlash. They grab mics to speak, “I don’t know if you guys know this,” but they successfully defended their titles! They’re in the mood to celebrate, but there’s a bit more than just the titles. Anyone know what today is? Bayley’s birthday! They’re gonna make this a birthday WEEK! They’re starting tonight, you’re welcome, and then Wednesday is their trip back to NXT. They are gonna WHOOP Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart! Then they’ll go all the way back to SmackDown to top it off. Sasha loves the sound of that. But she has a message for the IIconics: NEVER tell them when or where to defend these titles! Sasha is The Boss, this is #BayleyDosStraps, and they-
But wait! The IIconics return!”No one, and I mean no one, wants another reading of your resumes.” They want their answer! Yes or no? Do they not remember Backlash? DING DONG, The IIconics LOST! Or do they feel special for winning real quick tonight? It doesn’t matter how many they put against these two, the end result is the same: Sasha and Bayley win because they are THE team. Well they are the team the IIconics beat last year at WrestleMania. A loss that was so crushing, they each had separate melt downs. Aww, someone call a wambulance! Hello, 9-wah-wah? This is Sasha and Bayley. They couldn’t handle the pressure then, and they can’t handle it now. You wanna talk pressure? Sasha steps to Peyton and gets SLAPPED!
And Bayley flips out! It’s her freakin’ birthday! You can’t ruin it like that! This is Bayley’s day! But fine! They accept! Sasha is upset by that as much as she is by the slap, but Bayley says they’re not gonna let the IIconics get away with disrespect. But will they even make it through the week?
Raw Women’s Championship: Asuka VS Nia Jax!
Backlash was meant to settle things between The Empress of Tomorrow and the Irresistible Force, who has been trying to belittle Asuka’s reign from day one. A double count-out put a hold on the battle, but it is about to begin again! Is Nia finally ready for Asuka? Or will Asuka finally silence the doubter and move past this issue?
Raw returns as Asuka makes her entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and this Backlash rematch begins!
Asuka rushes Nia and dropkicks her! Nia stays up to CLOBBER Asuka back! Nia drags Asuka up to clobber her again, and again! The crowd boos Nia as she brings Asuka up, only for Asuka to hit an armbar takedown! Nia flails, gets free and bails out to the apron. But Asuka runs and hip attacks, only to miss! Nia grabs Asuka, brings her through, and brings her up to a fireman’s carry! Asuka hols on for dear life, then slips to a sleeper! The ref counts but Asuka lets go at 4. Nia catches her breath and gets in, but sees Asuka coming so she stays in the ropes for defense. Asuka backs off and Nia takes her time returning. Asuka rushes Nia with furious kicks, but Nia DECKS her! Nia is upset with the ref but she kicks Asuka while she’s down.
Nia taunts Asuka as she looms over her. She grabs at a leg but Asuka drags her into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Nia scrambles around and gets under the ropes. Asuka lets go, Nia is frustrated, but Asuka runs and baseball slides. Nia avoids it again, and lifts Asuka up, for a POWERBOMB to the floor! The Empress is in danger as Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again and Nia bends Asuka back in a torture rack! Asuka pulls hair and pops free, but Nia hurries after her. Asuka kicks from below and hits a CODE BREAKER! Asuka fires up and runs, SLIDING ENZIGURI! Cover, TWO!! Nia survives but Asuka gets to a corner. Asuka climbs but Nia runs over to forearm her first! Nia climbs up to join Asuka and fireman’s carries her up! Asuka fights, shifts and sunsets but Nia holds on! Asuka mule kicks the legs, NIa is in the Tree of Woe, RUNNING STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Nia barely escapes but Asuka keeps her focus. Asuka watches Nia slowly rise, and gives her kicks! Kick after kick after kick, but Nia blocks the buzzsaw to headbutt back! Nia drags Asuka up to the fireman’s carry, SAMOAN DROP! Cover, ROPEBREAK!
Nia argues with the ref to do his job, but he did! So she shove shim down!? She apologizes but the ref says that was over the line. The ref heads for the timekeeper, surely read to disqualify Nia, but Asuka rolls Nia up! A bit of a fast count, Asuka wins!!
Winner: Asuka, by pinfall (still Raw Women’s Champion)
One way or another, Nia cost herself in this second chance! Yes, the count at the end was a touch fast, but she was going to lose by disqualification. Will Nia learn her lesson now? Is Asuka finally past the Irresistible Force?
Backstage interview with Randy Orton.
The Viper’s challenge was accepted, but he asks a question first. “Do you think Christian is a legend?” Charly does. Well for what it’s worth, so does Orton. Now do you know what “Unsanctioned” mean? It means there are no rules, there are no regulations, and that in a few short minutes, the legend of Christian will be destroyed by the three most destructive letters in sports entertainment: R K O. Will the Legend Killer add another notch on his belt tonight?
Unsanctioned Match: Randy Orton VS Christian!
The challenge was made and then accepted, Captain Charisma gets #OneMoreMatch without a single rule or restriction holding The Viper back! Will Christian avenge Edge while defending his own honor? Or will Orton end Edge & Christian’s legends that reek of awesomeness?
The introductions are made, but then Ric Flair walks out to the ring? The Nature Boy tried talking sense into Christian, is he here to try again? “Hey, c’mon. No, no, no. I just talked ot Edge, this ain’t cool.” Christian doesn’t need to prove anything, so just let it go. Flair also tells Orton this, but Christian takes the mic to say, “I have to do this.” And with that, the bell rings, and Christian circles with Orton. But Flair LOW BLOWS Christian from behind?! How dare you, Nature Boy!! Orton takes his time, and PUNTS Christian in the head!! Christian is OUT, but Orton still has to pin him. Orton turns Christian over carefully, covers him slowly, and wins.
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall
#OneMoreMatch was a complete farce! The dirtiest player in the game served Christian up to Orton, but Orton apologizes? “I understand why you came here, but you shouldn’t have come here. Matter of fact, this is your fault! I didn’t want to do this! I didn’t want this to happen! Why are you here?!” The Viper blames the victim, then lets medics tend to Christian, insisting they be careful with him. “I finished the last chapter of Edge’s redemption, I don’t want to finish the last chapter of yours, Christian. But I had to. This is YOUR fault!” He didn’t mean for this to happen, but this is his livelihood. He can’t let anyone interrupt or disrupt that. Between them and him, it’s gonna be them. What is wrong in the twisted mind of Randy Orton?
My Thoughts:
What a wild Raw to follow Backlash! This may have been the first Raw after Vince McMahon kicked Paul Heyman out, but it really felt like Bruce Prichard did his absolute best in keeping Heyman’s ideas and stories going. We got great development in the dysfunction of Vega’s stable and it gave Kevin Owens a good win. I am definitely expecting this to turn into Almas VS Garza, winner stays with Vega, and I expect that to be Almas. We got a lot of great stuff out of the Viking Profits and this new ninja stable Tozawa has created. Turns out, the super sized ninja is Jordan Omogbehin, the Nigerian NXT recruit that had yet to make a television debut. It’s pretty great that Omogbehin is getting a Braun Strowman style call-up straight into something, and I feel like with Big Show getting in, we get another passing of the giant torch to help solidify Omogbehin’s place in the roster. I can’t wait for Tozawa to hit a super senton off of Omogbehin’s shoulders, too.
There was great integration of stories all over the place, too. Natty loses to the IIconics but blames Liv for not knowing what she’s doing, and looks to be joining forces with Lana. Pretty sure that means the two of them are a Heel team, but who knows how long it lasts just on personalities clashing. The IIconics were very active tonight with that tag match win and getting at Bayley and Banks. Their tag title match set for next week surely means Bayley & Banks get through Nox & Blackheart this Wednesday and whatever might happen on Friday, and we’re likely in store for a great match next Monday. Asuka and Nia had a match about as good as Backlash, with only a slightly more definitive finish. I actually like that Nia almost got DQ’d only to get pinned, and this better mean Asuka’s headed for… Actually, not sure. Unless Vince changes his mind about Shayna Baszler at some point, it feels like Charlotte by default.
Seth Rollins had a good segment with Rey and Dominik Mysterio, and it definitely helped Dominik there. I thought he was going to get beat down and spur Mysterio on to try and make an early return, but that might not be the case. Dominik is probably going to make an in-ring debut very soon, and it might be that Rey is used to coerce Dominik into becoming a disciple. Then we got a lot of integration between MVP, Lashley and various others. For one, the Lashley Lana divorce sending Lana to join Natty, but also MVP trying to recruit Apollo. I like that Apollo rejected the offer, then gave Benjamin a taste of his own medicine in using the ropes. Apollo is riding the tweener line but that could be to his advantage. At the same time, it would be incredible for MVP to create a full stable with Lashley as his world title guy, Apollo as the midcard guy, and then bring back Ricochet and Cedric Alexander to be the tag title guys. MVP can even be a champion because there’s the 24/7 Championship, and then he’d have four bodyguards keeping him untouchable.
But fantasy booking aside, the story with Truth and McIntyre tonight was great, too. Egging them on into a double title match, but then dialing it back to just the world title, it was a roller coaster, but McIntyre and Truth ride it out. Given Orton’s promo at the start of the night, I feel like McIntyre and Orton should start to mix it up going towards Extreme Rules and SummerSlam. The Unsanctioned Match turned screw job was great, all that Heel heat on Flair and Orton. With Edge out with a shoot tricep injury, Christian taking his place would actually be a pretty great way to keep things going. Then maybe, just maybe, we get the return of Edge & Christian as a tag team to take on Orton together for WrestleMania 36.
My Score: 8.5/10
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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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