Well TNA sends out an email after the show if you’re on the mailing list, and they stole my questions idea from last week. But when it comes down to things, questions aren’t super necessary since tomorrow if Victory Road: The Rematch Clause – the unofficial next movie in Tim Allen’s family fun comedy of The Santa Clause.

I will say though, Wendy Choo is at least a potential interesting wrinkle and Josh Alexander has been making some quality tweets. If Josh loses at Rematch Road, the hilarity that should ensue, is definitely something I look forward to. Josh likes to call Hendry a meme, and if he loses Hendry should use the “It can’t hurt you its not real” meme template. Like “Meme Hendry Can’t Hurt You, He’s Not a Real Wrestler”, next panel is the pinfall, “OH SHIT”.

So let’s see what they do in the Go Home.

.@joehendry has a little story to tell about @Walking_Weapon!

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Ratings:

• Hammerstone vs Steve Maclin: Maclin wins via School Boy – ** 1/2
• Heather Reckless vs Gisele Shaw: Reckless wins via REKT – **
• Tornado Match: The ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) vs First Cla$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis): ABC wins via 1-2-SWEET – ** 3/4
• ASH by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Xia Brookside: ASH wins via Roll-Up – **
• The Hardyz vs The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) w/Alisha Edwards: The Hardyz win via Swanton Bomb – ** 1/2

Results:

Hammerstone vs Steve Maclin

Now this isn’t fair, making me choose between these two. 

Both start off exchanging a few strikes, nothing fancy, but it should be noted that Maclin’s left shoulder has the KT tape all over. So that’s definitely a solid excuse if Maclin eats the loss here and Hammer needs some momentum after he’s rather lame first few months. Maclin had the advantage until Hammer go a bit pissed, runs Maclin over and pulls off a shortarm Chokeslam, then keeps wrist control on the bad arm and runs him across the ropes with Knee Lifts for fun. Scoop Slam into a few pinfall attempts, but obviously not a finish, so Hammer locks in an Abdominal Stretch. Hammer transitions the Stretch into a Pump Handle Overhead Suplex.

Hammerstone goes for the Rack, but Maclin just starts throwing fists, boots, whatever he can to keep some distance before a Backbreaker gives Maclin the chance to lay into him in the corner, Tree of Woe, CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS, for 2. KIA attempt, but Hammer counters with a Powerslam. They spill outside, Maclin hits the SCUD even with the banged up shoulder, chucks Hammer back in, heads to the top for the JarHeadButt, but Hammer cuts him off, goes up and AVALANCHE OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY! Both are down and selling, Maclin tries Busaiku, but misses, Carbon Footprint from Hammer! NIGHTMARE – NOPE! Maclin slips it, School Boy…and MACLIN WINS!?

Post-Match, Hammer attacks Maclin, Racks him so EY comes down for the save. Jake follows after but just stands next to Hammer and they seem to have come to an unspoken alliance. Hammer & Something versus Young & Maclin could become a thing for Victory Road. I would dub them, Hammer Daddies versus Maniac Marines.

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Heather Reckless vs Gisele Shaw

Gisele grabs a Headlock early which is easy since Heather is 4 foot 9…literally. It’s like watching Polly Pocket wrestle. I feel like Heather should tag with Octagoncito. The size discrepancy is the story early, Heather tries a few quick roll ups, but no real offense and Gisele just runs her post to post and off the ropes dropping her with the Flying Uppercut. I feel like I can hear someone’s parents saying “You’re twice her size, put her down, its not fair”.

Heather pulls off the Tilt-a-Whirl DDT to finally get a chance to catch her breath, which then of course turns into a strike exchange. ASH by Elegance and the Personal Concierge walk down the ramp and just watch the match so far. But Gisele charges, Drop Toe Hold bounces her face off the buckles, middle rope Moonsault, Heather goes for another move in the corner but Gisele grabs her and stops her momentum, Heather uses the ropes to bounce her torso off it and do a Rebound Canadian Destroyer. Heather looks for more offense but Gisele grabs her SHock&AWe, but only two. Gisele goes to the top, but the Concierge distracts the ref, ASH rocks Gisele on the top rope and Heather hits her Springboard Spanish Fly she calls REKT.

Kind of a nothing match, but I’m guessing this leads to ASH versus Gisele tomorrow. Especially with the news of Gisele leaving the company. So I doubt she’s sticking around for many more events. 

COMING SOON…

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To no one’s surprise, sexy Kung Lao is Xia Li. She’s looks pretty badass, so I’m really hoping TNA has ideas for her. Aside from being attractive, she’s legit and looks good wrestling with the right opponents. Maybe she can fight Xia Brookside in her first match, loser loses the Xia name. 

Cardona comes out with SDL, says some dumb shit, talks about being told he’s got a tag match tomorrow against PCO and Rhino. So he choose SDL as his partner, PCO comes out, SDL Low Blows Cardona, PCO Chokeslams him and they stand triumphant…but this is a dumb storyline. 

Speaking of storylines I don’t care about, there’s a promo package with Spitfire. Let’s not get it twisted, I really like Dani…I think Jody is useless. The team also has no personality, they had Lars Frederickson as a manager to try and connect them with their punk/ska/mod squad visuals…but they have no real personality. They like sortuv punk music and they’re kinda high energy, but who are they aside from Dani just being stacked. Which isn’t a personality…just something I enjoy. 

Tornado Match: The ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) vs First Cla$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis)

ABC takes advantage early using Navarro as a weapon against AJ, a few nice dives, kicking a fan sign into AJ’s face while he’s down on the outside and then they slowly start to double team KC. Tandem Arm Drag happens before Ace decides to try and go ensure AJ stays out, but as they brawl, AJ’s size finally evens the score and First Cla$$ start taking over. AJ rocks Ace, Bey tries to fly out to help but gets caught, eats a bear paw to the chest, gets dropped on stairs and the apron, and its just a general mauling.

They come back from Picture in Picture, and just more of the same, ABC is getting rocked in the corners, Tennessee Whiskey for everybody, KC picks off Bey, takes him to the outside and uses the post for a few nice redirection moves and drives Bey’s ribs into the post before connecting on a Double Stomp from the apron. Ace goes Spider Monkey on AJ, but of course gets whipped down and beat to hell. Tandem Powerbomb into Ace’s chest for back to back near falls. Bey flies across the sky, AJ ducks it but Bey connects the Lariat on KC. ABC double AJ, Spike Brainbuster tandem move from ABC but AJ throws Ace into the cover to break it up. ABC tries the Double Team Suplex on AJ, he fights it at first, Tandem Ripcord Knees first then they get the big man over for a near fall. KC tries a sneaky Small Package but only two. Art of Finesse but AJ catches him out of mid air, shrugs off Ace, turns Bey around for the Down Payment, but Bey turns it into a CUTTER! Ace hits the Fold! so 1-2-Sweet the hard way!

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She definitely inherited her father’s sense of humour, and I’m not mad at it. The Sandman joke was pretty great and pinky swearing work perfect for this Disney Adult bubbleheaded princess thing she has going on. 

ASH by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Xia Brookside

Okay…so now let’s see if I still find Xia charming and better at wrestling. Maybe something has changed to right the world.

First few spots are attempted Collar & Elbows but a lot of ASH talking smack. So character work before a shoving match, then Xia hits the Drop Toe Hold when ASH tries to charge and she starts taking control. Xia…literally blocks ASH’s slaps and makes her hit herself. That’s…brilliant. Dammit. Running Crossbody gives Xia the early pinfall attempt, Xia tries a Sunset Flip, ASH blocks, tries to drop down, but Xia moves and ASH complains about her butt.

Xia kicks her in the back, goes for the Rope Run PK, but Concierge trips Xia and ASH takes over. ASH throws Xia into the corner torso first and…slaps her butt. Repaying the butt pain. The spot was a little slow, but amusing. ASH throws Xia into the ropes, Sattelite into the Octopus from Xia. ASH fights through but Xia turns it into a Russian Leg Sweep and throws her into the corner. Back to Back Broken Wings, but Concierge appeals on the apron. Xia gets a little cocky, wiggles around, goes for a third, but misses and crashes into the corner. Heather Reckless runs down, pulls Xia into the post and ASH rolls up Xia for the win.

Spots were a bit slow, but from a character perspective this was fine. It solidifies Heather as ASH’s protege, Xia being the babyface to get screwed over, and when she was on the offensive she looked fine. The clunk came from her either telegraphing a spot she was on the receiving end of, or a slow to develop spot and odd sell. 

The Hardyz vs The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) w/Alisha Edwards

Matt and Myers start off and the crowd chants happy birthday at Jeff, but nothing comes from the early tie up. Shoulder Tackle from Matt, Shoulder Breakers over and over, tags in Jeff for the Axe Handle across the weakened arm. Jeff with multiple Arm Wringers into the Arm DDT, and the crowd goes back to Happy Birthday. Jeff tags back in Matt, Matt goes to the middle rope, grabs the bad arm and Avalanche Arm Drag sends Myers flying. Eddie manages to get in the ring to distract Matt from continuing the offense, so Myers with the Tackle, drives Matt back to tag in Eddie.

Eddie’s offense doesn’t last very long as he gets Rocket Launched into the bottom rope, Jeff tags back in, Stomp on the apron, Dropkick to the small of the back, but Eddie with a burst of adrenaline and just rushes to tag out to Myers. Again, offense is short lived, they get stacked in the corner, Splash version of Poetry in Motion, Double Clotheslines send the System crashing outside. Jeff gets to the apron, and dives on the System members, to a nice crowd response. Jeff throws in Myers, Myers grabs the ref and Eddie snags Jeff’s foot. By the time he shakes off Eddie, Brian kicks the middle rope to do the Low Blow thing, and starts taking over while we head to picture in picture. The System stays in control with deliberate offense just dissecting Jeff. As we come out of PiP, Jeff starts firing back, Jawbreaker, and Matt tags in! Lariat, Back Elbow into the Delete Head Smashes into the buckles. Matt goes for the Lariat into Bulldog combo, Myers pushes him off but eats a Side Effect. Hardy throws off the shirt, Extreme Elbow, but only a 2! Big Twist of Fate chant, Matt tries it, Myers pushes off so Eddie hits him in the back. Matt tries to chase Eddie but he hides behind Lish, allowing Myers time for a Baseball Slide and to start taking over. Eddie gets the official tag to be the legal person beating on Matt on the outside. Matt gets thrown back in and The System make sure to distract the ref and take advantage of situations whenever Matt tries to mount a comeback. Quick tags in and out from both, just controlling Matt. Eddie is legal, tries to cut Matt off from Jeff with a positioned Headlock, and they push back Matt from a chance to tag. Myers tags in and the Headlock control continues.

Belly to Back Suplex from Myers, looks for the Roster Cut, but eats a right hand into a Neckbreaker! Simultaneous tags, Jeff uses Eddie’s face as a Speedbag. Eddie tries to push him off, but Jeff hits a Sling Blade, into the Low Dropkick and Low Leg Drop he always does. Myers breaks up a pinfall, Jeff takes him out with Whisper in the Wind. Twist of Fate for Eddie! Jeff looks for the Swanton, but Eddie grabs his foot. Eddie don’t want no Croutons. Myers comes back, knocks Matt off the apron, Hart Attack! But of course only a 2. System Overload attempt but the whole spot took too long. Matt was already in position before the cut off time happened. It was poorly executed, worse than a Pentagon waiting for his spot moment.

Of course the Hardyz win off that, Twist from Matt, Crouton from Jeff…would’ve been pretty good with a receptive crowd…if the lead in to the finish didn’t look so stupid.

Overall Score: 6/10

I always try to look at a Go Home like the only thing some people watch before a PLE. So from a setting up the card and potential stories for Bound for Glory, I think the show did its job. New pairing of Heather & ASH, Hardyz went over to look like they’re still a the top of their game, Joe looked like gold and framed the Josh match well, Hammer Daddies are definitely a Hulk Smash tandem I’m totally okay with. Choo’s involvement makes sense with the segments shown, also makes you wonder about the intentions of Arianna. But I will say her segment was good character work. Funny, clever enough, and gave us things to chew on. And of course The System still being the major heel faction was present. I still don’t love their presentation, but again, if someone didn’t watch last week, this cleared the air.

Let’s see where Rematch Cruise Lines takes us and how we start to build a Bound for Glory buzz. It is TNA’s biggest show, so this should have some surprises and buzz.

Athena will talk with Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths.

The Fallen Goddess is just days away from becoming THE longest reigning champion in ROH history, but Billie Starkz wants to talk with “Boss” first!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground: Atlantis Jr. VS “Pretty” Peter Avalon; Atlantis wins and denies Avalon a title match.
• Queen Aminata VS Harley Cameron; Aminata wins.
• Six Man Tag: Top Flight & Action Andretti w/ Leila Grey VS Vin Parker, Dante Leon & CD Bennett; Top Flight wins.
• The Outrunners w/ Erica Leigh VS Fly Def; The Outrunners win.
• Robyn Renegade VS Angelica Risk; Robyn wins.
• The Righteous VS James Blackheart & JC Valentine; The Righteous win.
• Sammy Guevara VS Ariya Daivari w/ The Premier Athletes; Sammy wins.
• Lady Frost VS Promise Braxton; Frost wins.
• Willie Mack VS Exodus Prime; Mack wins.
• Preston Vance VS KM; Vance wins.
• Six Man Tag: Fuego Del Sol & Spanish Announce Project VS Joe Alonzo & Ace of Space Academy; Fuego & SAP win.
• AR Fox & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Brillante RB & Ariel Dominguez; Fox & Komander win.
• Lio Rush VS Rocky Romero; Lio wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground: Atlantis Jr. VS “Pretty” Peter Avalon!

The second generation luchador returns to test the waters! Will he find a worthy challenger tonight? Or will Pretty Peter fail to last ten minutes?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock. The two feel things out, fans rally up, and Avalon wrenches. Avalon grinds the arm, then wrenches again. Atlantis kicks, wrenches, and ELBOW BREAKERS! Atlantis wrenches to a double wristlock but Avalon grabs the ROPEBREAK! Atlantis lets go and the fans applaud as the two reset. They tie up, and Avalon arm-drags Atlantis! Avalon goes to the corner to flex, and fans are torn. Avalon says he’s the man while Atlantis catches his breath. Avalon shoves Atlantis, but Atlantis shoves back! Avalon swings but into an arm-drag! Things speed up, Atlantis hits another arm-drag!

Atlantis scoops to SLAM Avalon down! Cover, TWO! The fans rally and Atlantis brings Avalon up. Avalon kicks low, CLUBS Atlantis, then headlocks. Atlantis endures, fires body shots, and he powers out. Avalon runs Atlantis over! Things keep moving, Atlantis hurdles, but Avalon leaps over! Atlantis dodges, Avalon hurdles, but his leg jams! The ref checks, Avalon says he’s fine, but Atlantis is a little worried. Atlantis wants to win but not by someone getting hurt. But then Avalon runs up to CLOBBER Atlantis! Fans boo the act, but Avalon whips to DROPKICK Atlantis! Avalon taunts Atlantis with hip swivels, but the fans boo more.

Avalon goes after the mask! The fans boo more, the ref reprimands, and Avalon lets off the mask to stomp Atlantis. Avalon drags Atlantis up, bumps him off buckles, but fans taunt Avalon with “Shave Your Mustache!” Avalon puts Atlantis up, climbs up, but Atlantis fights the suplex! Atlantis fires body shots, ROCKS Avalon, and Avalon drops back. Atlantis adjusts to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up and Atlantis keeps moving. Avalon follows, Atlantis dodges to SUPERKICK! Avalon wobbles, Atlantis whips, and GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up and Avalon staggers up, Atlantis LARIATS Avalon up and out!

The fans fire up more and Atlantis builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit and Avalon tumbles to the ramp! The fans fire up again and Atlantis puts Avalon back in. Cover, TWO! The fans rally, Atlantis brings Avalon up to fireman’s carry> But Avalon slips free to roll Atlantis up, TWO! Atlantis runs up, into an ELBOW! And a BOOT! Avalon goes up and up to QUEBRADA! Direct hit and cover, TWO! Atlantis survives and the fans rally. Atlantis goes to the apron, Avalon runs to triangle jump DROPKICK! Atlantis falls, Avalon builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit in return! Avalon puts Atlantis back in, then runs corner to corner.

Atlantis goes up and over, comes back, and SNAP POWERSLAMS! Atlantis goes up and out then to the top! Latino Heat and a FROG SPLASH! Cover, Atlantis wins!

Winner: Atlantis Jr, by pinfall (denies Peter Avalon a title match)

CMLL’s star is shining bright here in ROH! But will he and Team Mexico defeat Satoshi Kojima’s Team Internacional at the CMLL Anniversario?

Billie Starkz & Athena talk backstage.

Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths says she is the one who called this Emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. There has been a lot going on in ROH these last few weeks, so Billie just wants to talk with “Boss” Athena about what they’ve got planned. Athena asks what Billie means. Oh, wait, she’s got it. “Lexy Nair, absolute perfection for MIT and everything that it represents. From her plan from Death Before Dishonor, to her helping me singlehandedly be rid of Aminata. And I’m just loving it!” Athena wants to promote Lexy more. New shirt? No, better! Change her minion number! She will be Minion Number 1 Bestie Lexy Nair.

Billie’s face says she’s not so sure so Athena rethinks it. That is too long, anyway. Um… Minion Number 1. That is it! It’s beautiful, sweet, put it on an LED jacket and light it up like the stars! Lexy deserves it, because she has done nothing but live by Athena’s word and everything she represents, and Athena couldn’t ask for a better Minion! Billie says NO! NO!! Is Athena kidding her?! Billie cools off and Athena addresses her as, “Minion?” Billie says she doesn’t understand. Lexy has gotten credit for everything BILLIE has done! Everything she has done for Athena, and everything she has done for the ROH Women’s World Championship. No touchy.

Billie says at the PPV, Lexy got the credit. Tonight, Lexy got the credit. But if you’d actually watched the footage…! Athena repeats, “Footage? Billie, are you snitching on Lexy right now?” Is Billie jealous of all the progress and success Lexy has had? That is not okay. No one likes being around someone who is “jelly,” Billie. But Athena gets it, she understands. Billie is envious of Lexy, and it is okay. But don’t let jealousy overshadow the happiness for Athena’s new Number 1 Minion, okay? And the next time Billie puts hands on Athena, or Her Precious title, just remember: Snitches get stitches.

And what Athena did before to Billie, she is willing to do ten times over. Athena leaves, but is now the time Billie gets out from under her thumb?

Queen Aminata VS Harley Cameron!

Speaking of Aminata, she put up quite the fight against AEW Women’s World Champion, Mariah May, just last night on Dynamite. Aminata still hasn’t had her crowning achievement, but could she be on the doorstep of an opportunity? Or will this Outcast from down under add to the bad mood?

The Code of Honor if upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally up as the two circle. They tie up, and Harley knees low! Harley headlocks, hits the takeover, but Aminata headscissors. The fans cheer, and Aminata pushes up to twerk on Harley. Harley kips free, Aminata storms up to headlock. Harley brings Aminata down to a knee, then slips out the back to headlock in return. But then Aminata brings Harley down, pops out the back, and then steps over to twerk right on Harley! Aminata wrenches, Harley rolls, and Harley drop toeholds. Harley floats to a headlock, and she grinds Aminata. Aminata fights up, and snapmares free.

Aminata runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Harley stays in this and says, “My face!” Aminata drags Harley up but Harley fires a forearm! Harley whips, Aminata reverses, but Harley goes up and out. Aminata runs up, but Harley ROUDNHOUSES! And HOTSHOTS! Harley drags Aminata out, fires knee after knee, then SMACKS Aminata off the apron! Harley taunts the fans, then stalks after Aminata. Aminata hits first, but Hartley SMACKS Aminata off the apron, then CHOPS her! Aminata turns things around to CHOP back! Aminata shakes out her hands but fans want that “One More Time!” Aminata puts Harley in first, but Harley knees low!

Harley fires more knees, then clinches, to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, ONE!! Aminata frowns and the fans fire up. Harley tells the fans to shut up, and she brings Aminata up. Aminata fires body shots, Harley fires forearms. Harley shoves, runs, but Aminata ROCKS her! Aminata runs, but Harley LARIATS! Cover, ONE! Aminata stays in this but Harley mocks the fans. “This is your queen?!” The fans chant, “She’s Our Queen! She’s Our Queen!” as Harley drags Aminata up. Aminata fires body shots, but Harley fires forearms! Aminata rises, and she ROCKS Harley right back! The fans fire up, and Aminata wrenches Harley to a snap suplex!

Harley stands, but Aminata ROCKS her again! And then LARIATS! Harley gets up again, but Aminata reels her in! FISHERMAN SCREW! Cover, TWO! Harley survives but Aminata is amused. Harley crawls to a corner, the fans rally with Aminata as she claps. Aminata runs up, but Harley avoid the hip attack! Harley comes back, but Aminata goes up and over to ROCK Harley! Aminata sits Harley down, goes side to side, BOOT WASH! Aminata says she IS the one and only, and drags Harley to a cover, TWO! Aminata is annoyed but she paces around. Aminata turns Harley over, reels her in, but Harley fights the waistlock!

Aminata lifts, Harley fights and fires elbows! Harley is free, she runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Aminata goes to a corner, Harley shrieks and SPLASHES! Harley RAMS into Aminata, then shrieks as she digs her boot in! The ref counts, Harley snapmares Aminata, but Aminata comes back. Harley wrenches Aminata to serve SOLE FOOD! Aminata wobbles, Harley reels her in, BACKSTABBER! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! The ref saw it in time, and Harley is furious! Harley drags Aminata up, runs, but Aminata blocks the kick, to DOUBLE CHOP! Cover, TWO!! Harley survives and Aminata is stunned!

The fans rally for Aminata, she drags Harley up to Alabama Lift, and AIR- NO, Harley rolls up, TWO!! Aminata rises, ducks the kick, and HEADBUTTS! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Heavy lays the head that wears the crown, but it also hits hard! Will Aminata prove herself more than worthy of the gold as we head into the Fall?

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

Melissa Santos says Harley went to war with Aminata. How is she- Oh wait, Rachael Ellering steps in. And she mocks Harley by asking if this is ROH. Oh, it is? Well, golly, she’s Rachael, nice to meet you. Oh, tag’s out. And uh, looks like Harley had quite the hard match tonight. How’d it go? Did she win? Harley hesitates and Rachael asks if she won. NO! She didn’t win! Oh, no~! Well, Harley, you know what they say. Fall down five times, stand up six. That’s what they say~! Harley storms off, Rachael mockingly asks “Kid” to come back. Rachael then smiles as she tells Melissa, “Harley’s a good kiddo.”

Seems Harley can’t take her own medicine, but will she and the Queen of Strong Style settle this in the ring?

After The Outrunners VS Fly Def…

Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd win with that “Mega Powers Slam,” but THE IRON SAVAGES ATTACK! Jacked Jameson cheers but fans boo while Bronson & Boulder beat down Truth & Turbo! Bronson rains down fists on Truth while Boulder CLUBS Turbo. But Turbo fights back! Jameson CLOBBERS Turbo! The fans duel, “TIDDY CITY!” “OUT-RUN-NERS!” Boulder feeds Truth to Jameson’s LARIAT! The fans boo while Jameson mocks the Outrunner spin. Then Boulder lifts Bronson, but wait! THE INFANTRY is here! Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo may have had beef with The Outrunners in the past, but they won’t stand by and watch this!

The Infantry run off The Savages and the fans fire up! Jameson, Boulder & Bronson tell Infantry that they’ve made a big mistake! But in the end, The Captain & Bravo help Truth & Turbo stand up. The Infantry offer handshakes, the fans cheer, and we get a MEGA POWER HANDSHAKE! They’ve buried the hatchet, it is water under the bridge! But will they all work together to bring down the big bad Bronson & Boulder?

Jacoby Watts speaks.

The false prophet is backstage with Nick Comoroto as he tells EJ Nduka, “You stuck your nose where it doesn’t belong: In Jacoby Watts’ business. How dare you! Well it sounds like you want a fight, my friend. And if it’s a fight you want, it’s what you can have. Whether it’s Jacoby Watts or Nick Comoroto, you can get your fight. And we have no fear, because we live by one simple rule: Praise be the He, and He, is Me.” Watts & Comoroto smile, but will their misplaced faith be their undoing against The Judge?

Sammy Guevara VS Ariya Daivari w/ The Premier Athletes!

The Spanish God and Team Texas already whooped The Premier Athletes at All Out last Saturday, but it seems they’re not going away any time soon. “Smart” Mark tells Bobby Cruise to cease and desist, he’ll handle the introductions. “Everybody knows that we are The Premier Athletes, and this is Ariya Daivari! As a matter of fact, boys, Ariya wants this match to be one-on-one, so you’ve got the night off.” They shake hands, and while Woods & Nese return to the back, Sterling continues with Daivari. Sterling says Daivari is the richest, most fit, and most successful athlete to ever enter the state of Texas!

And their opponent, who is from Texas, represents all of these fat losers! What, is he Jacked Jameson now? Daivari takes the mic to say, “For the past month that I have been here, there is nothing more I would like than to come out there and punch each and every single one of you Texas pieces of garbage in the face!” The fans boo but Daivari says he can’t do that, because he’d get arrested. So he’ll just beat up a Texas local and kick his ass in front of all these fans! The fans boo but does Daivari not realize who he’s facing?

Sammy Guevara makes his entrance, and not only is he NOT a fat loser, he’s one half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions! Will Sammy slap Daivari in the face for every one of the Texas fans here tonight?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, Daivari headlocks, but Sammy powers up and out. Daivari runs Sammy over, but Sammy kips up so smooth! Sammy and Daivari circle, the fans rally more, but Daivari talks smack on the fans. Sammy lounges on the ropes, but then he and Daivari circle again. They tie up, Sammy waistlocks, but Daivari wrenches free. Daivari talks trash, cranks the wrist, but Sammy moves around. Daivari YANKS the arm, cranks the wrist again, but Sammy spins, flips, and wrenches back! The fans applaud, but Daivari rolls, wrenches, and knees low!

Sterling says there you go! Daivari eggs Sammy on, then he CHOPS Sammy at the ropes. Daivari whips, Sammy reverses, hurdles, and backflips! The fans fire up as Sammy DROPKICKS Daivari! Sammy kips up, Daivari bails out, so Sammy fakes Daivari out to springboard back! Sammy spins and poses, and the fans cheer! Sterling is upset, Daivari runs up, but Sammy BLASTS him down! Sammy storms out, gets Sterling to back off, then Sammy CHOPS! Daivari sputters and goes around the way. Sammy follows Daivari, and he sets Daivari up against railing. Fans even help keep Daivari’s arms back as Sammy CHOPS!

The fans fire up as Daivari is now fighting all of Texas! Sammy puts Daivari in a corner, the fans get the hands again, and Sammy runs up to CHOP! Sterling is furious but this is called karma! Sterling shouts at Sammy, but Sammy storms up on Sterling! Sterling apologizes, but Daivari CLOBBERS Sammy! The fans boo but Daivari sends Sammy into railing! Daivari then POSTS Sammy, drags him into the ring, and he hugs with Sterling. The fans boo as Sterling raises Daivari’s hand. Daivari storms into the ring, whips Sammy into buckles hard, then brings him around. Daivari bumps Sammy off buckles again, and again!

The fans chant “Sterling Sucks!” but Daivari drags Sammy up. Daivari whips Sammy corner to corner hard and Sammy falls to the mat! Sterling & Daivari mockingly applaud, then Daivari drags Sammy back up. Daivari whips corner to corner again, but Sammy BOOTS back! Sammy runs up, but Daivari wrenches, hooks, and backslides, TWO! Sammy stands, blocks a shot and he ROCKS Daivari! And CHOPS! And ROCKS! Daivari drop toeholds to drop a BIG elbow! The fans boo but Daivari says shove it! Daivari stalks Sammy to ropes, then drags him up by his hair. The ref reprimands but Daivari puts Sammy in the ropes.

Daivari fires hands while Sammy’s hands are held back! The ref counts, Daivari lets off, but then he BITES Sammy’s forehead!? The fans boo, the ref reprimands, and Daivari lets off, only for Sterling to CHOKE Sammy! The fans boo, Sterling scurries away, and Daivari whips Sammy. Sammy gets around, waistlocks, but Daivari switches to a SLEEPER! Sterling says Sammy’s out already! Sammy flails, but Daivari drags him down into body scissors! The fans rally, the ref checks, and the arm drops once! The arm drops twice! The arm- NO! Sammy revives! Sammy stands, pries at the hold, and he RAMS Daivari into buckles!

Daivari holds on, so Sammy RAMS him into buckles again! Sammy powers up and out, then he ducks ‘n’ dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS wipe both men out! The fans fire up and rally behind Sammy. A standing count climbs, Sammy and Daivari stir, and they sit up at 4 of 10. Daivari fires a haymaker, but Sammy fires back! They both stand, the shots keep going! Daivari CHOPS! Sammy CHOPS! Daivari CHOPS again! Sammy CHOPS, forearms, and repeat! Sammy fires off on the ropes, Sterling protests, and the ref counts. Sammy whips, Daivari reverses and FLYING FOREARMS! Kip up and LARIAT!

The fans fire up again, and Sammy has Daivari in a corner. Sammy climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count along, Sammy goes to TEN, then brings Daivari in. Sammy suplexes, holds Daivari, goes past TEN to then SLAM Daivari at TWENTY! Cover, TWO!! Daivari survives but the fans rally behind Sammy. Sammy feels that energy, and he drags Daivari up. Sammy torture racks, but Daivari fights free! Daivari hammerlocks, but Sammy ducks the lariat to roll up! TWO, JUMP KNEE! Daivari flops, Sammy calls his shot! The fans fire up, Sammy climbs, but Sterling gets on the apron! The fans boo, but Woods & Nese return!

Woods & Nese trip Sammy up! The fans boo as Sammy flops to the mat! Daivari drags Sammy up and reels him in! Hammerlock and LION’S LARIAT! High stack, TWO?!? Sammy survives Daivari’s best shot and The Premier Athletes are shocked! The fans rally for Sammy again but Daivari drags Sammy up. Daivari reels Sammy in, CHOPS him, then whips corner to corner. Sammy reverses, runs up, and RAMS into Daivari! GAMANGIRI from the apron, then ARIHARA MOONSAULT onto Nese & Woods! The fans fire up, Sammy ROCKS Daivari then springboards, FLYING CUTTER! Sterling gets on the apron, so Sammy DECKS him!

Sammy torture racks Daivari, GO TO HOSPITAL! Cover, Sammy wins!

Winner: Sammy Guevara, by pinfall

The entire stable couldn’t stop the Spanish God! He and Dustin already have the ROH World Tag Team Championships, will Sammy look to go get even more gold for himself?

Backstage interview with Red Velvet.

Lexy Nair is with The Chef, and is clearly reluctant to talk to the ROH Women’s World Television Champion. Lexy asks how it feels to currently be in possession of Billie Starkz’s belt. Velvet says Lexy meant to call her the champion. No, she did not. There is more to being a champion than holding a shiny piece of metal. Velvet stops Lexy there, and says she is really starting to sound… bitter. But then again, not surprising. That has been the flavor around here for a long time, being around Athena and her… Minions. But Velvet is champ now, and she’s here to say “The Mean Girl Era” has ended.

In fact, it’s time Velvet sweetens things up. But in steps Diamante. Is that what this is about? Because she has been trying to wrap her head around why Velvet would idiotically stick her nose in Diamante’s business. This locker room does not need saving. It is the jungle out there! Dog eat dog! And Velvet’s running around here like “Captain Save-a-ho.” There’s a saying: No good deed goes unpunished. That is what is standing right in front of Velvet. Diamante is her punishment. Velvet says yeah, that’s all Diamante is doing: standing there. When’s Diamante gonna step up? Diamante says she’ll see.

Diamante leaves, Lexy turns her nose up at Velvet, and Velvet leaves. When and where will The Cuban Diamond go after Red Velvet’s gold?

Anthony Henry gets a cameraman.

The Saint of Augusta wants to talk in private. He knows everyone wants to know what’s going on with JD Drake, where he’s been, how he’s doing, when’s he coming back. JD will be back soon, rehabbing, doing his thing. And this whole thing with Henry’s “cousin,” Beef, he just pops up and- Oh, here he comes now. And why is he already so wet? He was stretching, doing box jumps, jumping jacks, push-ups, because they’re on the BIG stage, man! He’s gotta be readyyy~! Y-Yeah, that’s true. He’s doing good. Beef says they’re UNDEFEATED, man! They’re great! Doing great! Henry says yes, they are, technically.

Henry just wants Beef to chill. Chill? Yeah, chill. Hold on, he’s got a phone call. Oh, is that JD? Henry tries to have the call in private but Beef’s still asking, hopping around and stuff. Henry says he’s sure he’s told everyone by now, they’re just cousins through marriage. Yeah, the tattoo is a bit odd. But no, no, he has only a couple weeks left, then he’ll be back so they can start where they left off. They’re still Workhorsemen. Beef adds yeah, Workhorsemen 4 Life! Love you, JD! Henry hangs up and asks Beef what in the world he is doing. What? Beef, this whole hyper thing! Just look. Chill. Out. Because if not, when JD meets Beef in person, JD’s gonna slap Beef in the face!

Beef says he doesn’t want that. Then chill. Please. Henry leaves, Beef takes a breath and says okay, he will work on being chill. But he can’t chill, he’s BEEF! Beef can’t believe he’s here in ROH, alongside his cousin and soon, JD Drake. Let’s go! Will things not go smoothly when the Workhorsemen are reunited?

Lio Rush VS Rocky Romero!

The Bad Child could not quite take the AEW TNT Championship from Jack Perry, but he’s still looking strong in the running. Will a match with his former teacher help him refresh? Or will Azucar show Lio that he still has a lot to learn?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally up as the two circle. They feel things out, Lio waistlocks, but Rocky pries at the hold. The fans duel, Rocky slips around to waistlock, but Lio works on his escape. Lio slips under, headlocks, but Rocky powers up and out. Lio slides to a stop, avoids a sweep then headlocks again. Rocky powers up to throw Lio away, then he trips Lio! Cover, ONE! Lio bypasses Rocky, but Rocky turns hip toss into hip toss! Rocky runs to basement dropkick! Rocky gives some Latino Heat and the fans cheer. Lio goes to a corner, Rocky storms up, and he CHOPS!

The fans “WOO~” while Rocky follows Lio to another corner. But Lio turns things around to CHOP! “WOO~!” Lio bumps Rocky off buckles, CHOPS him again, but Rocky CHOPS back! The fans “WOO~” and Rocky gives some more Latino Heat. Rocky whips corner to corner, Lio reverses and then goes up and around. Rocky slips under the rana, whips, but Lio RANAS! Rocky gets up, Lio hip tosses, and he eggs Rocky on. The fans fire up, Lio builds speed, redirects, and redirects again! Rocky runs up, Lio dodges and DROPKICKS! Rocky bails out, Lio builds speed, but Rocky moves. Lio sighs and the fans boo.

Rocky catches his breath, and Lio holds the ropes open. Rocky asks if that’s for real, and Lio says yeah it’s for real. Rocky goes up to the apron, but he is still wary of Lio. He drops back and the fans boo. Rocky is too paranoid about Lio, but maybe because Lio would use Rocky’s Sneaky Style against him. Rocky slides in from another side of the ring, and the two step up. Rocky shoves Lio, Lio shoves back! Lio says lets go then. Rocky CHOPS, so Lio CHOPS! The fans rally up as the CHOPS keep going! Rocky blocks one, spins Lio, but Lio ducks the haymaker to ROCK and CHOP Rocky! Lio CHOPS Rocky into a corner then fires up!

The fans cheer, Lio brings Rocky up to ROCK then whip. Rocky reverses, Lio redirects, eggs Rocky on, then slides under. Lio UP KICKS, runs up, but Rocky drop toeholds him into the buckles! Rocky then brings Lio around to BACKBREAKER! The fans rally, Rocky brings Lio up again, and hits a SPIN OUT BACKBREAKER! Lio writhes, Rocky stalks him to ropes, and drags Lio up. Rocky TOSSES Lio out, goes out to fetch him, and RAMS Lio into the apron! Lio hobbles, the ring count starts, but Rocky brings Lio around to CHOP! The fans rally, Rocky puts Lio in at 7 of 20, and then covers, TWO!

Rocky stays cool while he stalks Lio. Lio pushes Rocky, kicks at a leg, but Rocky stomps Lio down. Rocky stalks Lio to a corner, the fans rally up, and Rocky brings Lio in. Snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Lio stays in this but Rocky sits him up to KNEE him in the back! And KNEE him again! Lio writhes, the fans rally, but Rocky looms over Lio. Rocky drags Lio to center, ties up the legs, and has the BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Lio endures, even as Rocky thrashes him around! Rocky then sets Lio down to pull on the rack! Rocky then shifts into a CAMEL CLUTCH! Lio endures being bent back more, but the fans rally up! Lio powers up to get his arms free!

The fans rally more as Lio rises, and he JAWBREAKERS! Rocky staggers, but he comes back to SOBAT! Rocky snapmares Lio to KICK him in the back! Cover, ONE! Rocky clamps on with a chinlock! Rocky thrashes Lio around, traps him with body scissors, and the fans duel again. Lio endures, fights up, and he fires body shots! The fans fire up as Lio ROCKS Rocky from below! Lio fires more hands, then puts Rocky in a corner to ROCK and CHOP! Lio whips corner to corner, runs up, but Rocky BOOTS him! Rocky storms up, whips, but Lio tilt-o-whirls through to DDT! The fans fire up while both men are down!

Lio grits his teeth and pounds the mat. The fans rally with Lio, and he rises up. Rocky also rises, and they go to corners. Lio runs corner to corner to LARIAT! Lio whips, Rocky reverses and LARIATS! One-ever! Two-ever! But Lio LARIATS back! Lio drags Rocky up, suplexes, FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO! Rocky survives and Lio is beside himself, but the fans rally up! Lio refocuses, and he waits on Rocky. Rocky rises, Lio fires forearms and kicks. Lio runs, ROCKS Rocky, then eggs him on! So Rocky fires back! The fans fire up as Lio fires a flurry! Lio runs, blocks a kick, ducks the enzigiri, but not the HEEL KICK!

Lio goes to a corner, Rocky runs up, but Lio rolls him, kips up, spin and BASEMENT ENZIGIRI! Rocky staggers around, Lio runs to RUSH- NO, Rocky stops the stunner to spin, scoop, and POP-UP KNEE! Lio didn’t quite go to sleep, so Rocky serves some SLICED BREAD! Cover, TWO!! Lio survives and the fans fire up! Rocky roars, he brings Lio up, and he whips, into RUSH HOUR!! Rocky falls, Lio hurries up top! FINAL HOUR!! Cover, Lio wins!

Winner: Lio Rush, by pinfall

The Bad Child makes himself The Man of the Hour tonight as he gets one over on his former mentor! Will it finally be Lio’s time as he goes for gold in ROH and AEW?

My Thoughts:

I feel like ROH is entering a full on AEW Dark phase, just without being free on YouTube. It was two hours long again, so I suppose they do get some points for being consistent with that. But most of the matches were filler, which is why I skipped most. On the plus side, those matches were all still very competitive, and really allowed the newer, younger wrestlers to show their stuff. Especially in the case of Willie Mack VS Exodus Prime. Mack is back from a stint with JCW, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, so he also got to remind viewers what he can do.

Preston Vance also had a good promo before his match where he said he’s striking out on his own, to honor Brodie Lee and how Mr. Brodie chose him out of all the other potential Dark Order recruits. I really do hope Vance gets going again, it’s a shame that The dark Order fell by the wayside after Brodie’s passing. Anyway, very good match to start with Atlantis VS Avalon, and of course Atlantis won. Very good match of Aminata and Harley, good rebound win for Aminata after the loss to Mariah May. Good promo from Harley with Rachael where Rachael gave back that taunting from before. We definitely need that match already.

Great promo from Billie and Athena where Billie starts standing up for herself again, which keeps us on the road of Athena VS Billie rematch. Also good promo from Lexy, Velvet and Diamante. Lexy being all condescending to Velvet was great, because of Lexy being Athena’s ally. Diamante and Velvet are definitely setting up their own match, that’ll be great stuff. And great stuff with Infantry helping The Outrunners. Just as I was wondering where Dean & Bravo were, here they are, and all it’d take is Iron Savages recruiting a fourth big meaty man to team with them against Infantry & Outrunners for a great 8 Man Tag.

Very good stuff with Sammy taking on Daivari, but a little surprising he soloed The Premier Athletes, no appearances by Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs. Maybe there’s more interaction in the following weeks, but I still don’t see Premier Athletes taking any belts off Team Texas. At least, not without cheating super hard, and then getting the pin off one of the Von Erich boys. And good promo from Jacoby calling out Lee Johnson & EJ Nduka. Pretty sure we get a tag match of Jacoby & Comoroto VS #LeeJ, that I’m pretty sure Big Shotty & The Judge win. And great promo with Henry and Beef, Beef is hilarious. I really hope that Henry is wrong and that JD accepts Beef so they can be a trio.

Really good match from Lio and Rocky to be the main event, and a very good win for Lio here. I don’t know how long they’re going to give Atlantis with the TV Championship, but I’d love if Lio challenged him next, they could really bust out some speedy, high-flying action, and I feel like Lio is a name that’s good enough to take the title.

My Score: 8.7/10