Mr. Chase is gambling again…

While more superstars fight to enter the Iron Survivor Challenge, Andre Chase risks his university just for a shot at the NXT Championship! Will this gamble pay off? Or will classes be canceled forever?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• 2024 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Nathan Frazer VS Eddy Thorpe; Frazer wins and advances to WWE Deadline.
• 2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Jaida Parker VS Stephanie Vaquer; Vaquer wins and advances to WWE Deadline.
• Tony D’Angelo w/ Adriana Rizzo VS Brooks Jensen w/ Shawn Spears; Tony wins.
• Mixed Tag: Ashante THEE Adonis & Karmen Petrovic VS Dion Lennox & Brinley Reece; Adonis & Karmen win.
• 2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Zaria VS Wren Sinclair; Zaria wins and advances to WWE Deadline.
• NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Ridge Holland VS Andre Chase; Ridge wins and will challenge Trick Williams for the title at WWE Deadline.

PLAY BY PLAY

Nathan Frazer & Axiom are backstage.

The Jersey Island Rocket is fired up but The Undeniable Truth says this is a big risk. Last week, teams were trying to destroy each other just to get at these NXT Tag Team Championships. Frazer is too busy muttering, “Win the Iron Survivor. Win the Iron Survivor.” Axiom snaps him out of it and asks if Frazer heard any of that. Yes, he did! All the tag teams are breathing down their necks, but guess what? They’ll destroy each other before ever reaching Fraxiom. Look in his eyes, amigo. Does Frazer look worried? No! But then Gallus walks over. Axiom says he’s worried. Frazer shrugs that off and heads to gorilla.

Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey & Wolfgang chuckle to themselves, because they’re far more united than the champs. Will Markus & Wolfie be waiting on the other side of Frazer’s singles ambitions? Speaking of the teams breathing down their necks, as Fraxiom heads to the ring, we can see OTM watching from the perch while Hank ‘n’ Tank are in the Chase U student section. The The D’Angelo Family’s Luca Crusifino & “Stacks” Channing Lorenzo walk up right behind commentary. Will one of these teams look to jump the line?

2024 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Nathan Frazer VS Eddy Thorpe!

The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Frazer and Thorpe tie up, Thorpe waistlocks but Frazer wrenches out. Frazer hits an ELBOW BREAKER, then wristlocks the arm. Thorpe rolls, kips up, and wrenches in return. Frazer rolls, handsprings, and wrenches to WRING Thorpe out. Frazer goes for legs, Thorpe kicks him away, but Frazer kips up! Thorpe stays back to avoid the superkick! The fans fire up as the two reset. Frazer tells Axiom that there’s nothing to worry about, but Thorpe gets around to waistlock and SLAM! And SLAM again! Thorpe floats to a facelock but Frazer fights up.

Thorpe shifts to a headlock, Frazer powers up and out but Thorpe whips Frazer. Thorpe drops, bypasses but that lets Frazer build up speed! DROPKICK! The fans are thunderous as Frazer fires up, and Frazer arm-drags Thorpe down. Frazer clamps on with an armlock but wait, now Tyson Dupont & Tyrike Igwe step in, in front of commentary. Booker T complains but he’s not gonna tell Ty & Ty to move. Thorpe fights up while Frazer is seeing the teams close in. Thorpe powers Frazer to ropes, whips him away, then hurdles and jumps to CROSSBODY! Thorpe kitchen sink KNEES and the fans fire up behind him!

Thorpe storms up on Frazer to whip him to a corner. Thorpe then storms up to KICK Frazer! Frazer staggers to another corner, but Thorpe KICKS him again! The fans rally up as Thorpe KICKS, KICKS, and KICKS! The ref counts, Thorpe whips corner to corner, but Frazer goes up and over. Frazer handsprings away, then catches Thorpe to a BUCKLE SHOT! The fans fire up and Axiom coaches Frazer to keep focus. Frazer catches his breath, brings Thorpe up, and snapmares him to then NECK SNAPPER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally and Frazer brings Thorpe up. Frazer snap suplexes, covers, TWO!

Frazer is a little annoyed but he goes back to Thorpe. The fans duel, but now Gallus is on the stage. Thorpe slips free of a suplex to roll Frazer up! TWO!! Frazer escapes, sunset flips, but Thorpe rolls through! Frazer ducks a kick to roll Thorpe, TWO! Thorpe kicks, Frazer dodges, both men run, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! The fans fire up and wait, OTM disappeared from the perch. And now all the teams are creeping closer! The walls really are closing on on Fraxiom as NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Frazer fights out of a headlock. Frazer runs, but into Thorpe’s COBRA TWIST! Thorpe twists and stretches Frazer but Frazer endures. OTM has now joined the rest of these teams on the ground level, and they’re all loving this. Thorpe ROCKS Frazer, runs, but Frazer trips Thorpe up! Frazer then goes to the apron, springboards, but Thorpe dodges! Thorpe swings, Frazer dodges and QUEBRADA DDTS! Then RUNNING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO!! Thorpe survives and Frazer is beside himself! Frazer huffs ‘n’ puffs while Thorpe feebly grabs at him. The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” as Frazer climbs.

But Thorpe trips Frazer! Thorpe climbs up but Frazer throws elbows! Thorpe falls back, but now the No Quarter Catch Crew’s team of Myles & Heights are here! Thorpe climbs up after Frazer in the distraction to SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX! Frazer staggers up, into the suplex, and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO?! Thorpe cannot believe it and neither can the fans! Axiom, Hank ‘n’ Tank now argue with Gallus, but Thorpe focuses on Frazer! Thorpe whips, Frazer goes up to RANA Thorpe out! Then the teams start brawling! The fans are thunderous as the chaos is all over ringside! Frazer goes up to SUPER SWANTON onto a cluster!!

The fans are loving this, and Frazer checks on Axiom. That leaves him open to haymakers from Thorpe! Thorpe BOOTS Axiom for good measure! Thorpe hurries in, but Frazer wrenches! Thorpe SOBATS and ENZIGIRIS! Thorpe runs, but Frazer catches him! ANARCHY!! Frazer hurries up top as people are sent into steel steps! PHNOENIX SPLASH!! Cover, FRAZER WINS!!

Winner: Nathan Frazer, by pinfall (advances to WWE Deadline)

And now Frazer has to get outta there, because the brawling rushes into the ring! Frazer fights off Myles Borne and Axiom LEAPS onto those in the ring! Referees rush out here but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” It is utter chaos, how is Ava to choose contenders out of this mess?

Andre Chase speaks to the class.

“When I started Chase U, I didn’t want to just teach. I wanted to created a place where people could believe in something, a place where you felt like you belonged, and along the way, I was lucky enough to find people who believed in me as much as I believe in this. When you put everything into something, it becomes who you are. I understand the risk I’m taking tonight, what’s on the line. But Chase U was built on taking risks. This all started with just Thea and I, and look at what it’s become. Chase University created an MVP. Chase University saw Thea’s first victory. Chase University sold out a calendar, twice. Due to the consequences of my own actions, but still. We sold out twice!

“Chase University saw Riley Osborne break out. Chase University saw Thea Hail win a battle royal to challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship. And Chase University won tag team gold. The lessons that we’ve shared here, the moments that we’ve made, they are a part of us now, and they’re not going anywhere. Cuz I’ll be damned if I’m gonna let anyone or anything take away my family.” One of the students says, “Handle that, Mr. Chase!” Chase promises to right Ridge’s wrongs. Yeah, tell ’em! Chase will show why this university is a staple in the NXT Universe. Yeah, Mr. Chase has got this! Tonight, Chase vows to become THE #1 contender.

The students cheer on their favorite professor, but will their faith in Chase see him through to victory? Or will Yorkshire Grit exact the ultimate revenge when he crushes their school spirit?

Giulia speaks.

“It’s been a little over two months since coming to America. It’s very different from life in Japan. But, I am enjoying my time in America, and learning a new culture. At the same time, NXT is learning about the Beautiful Madness that is Giulia. When I debuted, I had no background in martial arts or combat sports. The only skill I had was from the fights I got into growing up. I would bite, slap, do whatever it took to win. The fans of Japanese pro-wrestling described my actions in the ring as ‘beautiful madness.’ A mixture of chaos and creativity that sums up who I am as a person and as a WWE superstar.

“After I qualify, four other women will get a taste of the Beautiful Madness at Deadline. I will become the Iron Survivor. After that, Roxanne Perez, I will see you soon.” Who will be the first to feel the chaos and creativity Giulia can unleash?

Kelani Jordan paces backstage.

She mutters to herself that no one can do it like her, so she has to show everyone what that means. But Robert Stone and Stevie Turner are nearby. Stone says just imagine if Giulia were in the Iron Survivor. Stevie reminds Stone that Kelani was in that match last year. Oh, right. Kelani says she is the Standout, so she’ll prove that by beating the very best. Wait. Stone and Stevie have pull with Ava, right? They do. Then someone tell Ava that Kelani wants Giulia next week in her qualifier. Done. Kelani heads out but the two assistants to the GM argue over who gets to tell Ava. One way or another, will Giulia see that no one, not even her, does it like Lani?

2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Jaida Parker VS Stephanie Vaquer!

Miss Parker has been building momentum through brutal battles, such as her Hardcore match with Lola Vice in the 2300 Arena. But now she’s running into an obstacle that very few around the world have overcome. Will Jaida be able to vanquish Vaquer? Or will she learn just why The Dark Angel was also known as La Primera?

NXT returns and Vaquer makes her entrance. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Jaida scoops and she SLAMS Vaquer! Jaida talks trash but Vaquer gets right up. Vaquer shoots around, waistlocks, but Jaida wrenches free. Jaida YANKS on the arm, wrenches again, then YANKS it again. Vaquer rolls, handsprings, and fans cheer on “Both These Women!” Vaquer wrenches and wristlocks, but Jaida powers through to wrench and YANK the arm again. Jaida RAMS Vaquer down, then brings her up, just to RAM her back down! Jaida whips Vaquer to ropes then blows past her to RUN her over!

The fans fire up while Jaida talks trash. Jaida drags Vaquer up and whips her to a corner. Jaida runs up but Vaquer dodges! Vaquer runs back in and tilt-o-whirls for a roll-up! TWO! Jaida escapes but ends up in a body scissors! Vaquer turns Jaida over for an O’Conner Bridge! TWO! Jaida escapes again, but Vaquer clamps onto an arm. The fans rally as Jaida endures the double wristlock. Vaquer isolates the arm to STOMP it! Vaquer smiles while Jaida writhes, and Vaquer brings her up. Vaquer whips Jaida but Jaida reverses to put Vaquer in a corner. Jaida shakes the bad arm, runs up, but gets caught to a HANGING ARMBAR!

The fans are torn and the ref counts, but Vaquer lets off at 4. Jaida staggers back, Vaquer springboards, but Jaida catches her! Even with one good arm, Jaida hits a BACKBREAKER! Jaida whips Vaquer hard into the corner, then puts her in the ropes. Jaida CHOPS, runs, and TEARDROPS it like it’s hot! Jaida still high steps around, and NXT goes to break.

NXT returns again and Vaquer sits Jaida down in a corner. Vaquer runs corner to corner, but Jaida dodges the knees! BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Jaida drags Vaquer up, ROCKS her in the back, and fans rally for “NXT! NXT!” Jaida ROCKS Vaquer in the back again, then whips. Vaquer ROCKS Jaida! And SOBATS! Vaquer runs but Jaida bypasses to ROCK her in the back again! Jaida dragon sleepers, and inverted suplexes! Cover, TWO! Vaquer toughs it out but Jaida keeps her focus. Jaida drags Vaquer around, has the arms, and then steps over! That’s a deep motorcycle stretch, but Vaquer endures!

The fans rally, Vaquer powers up, but Jaida steps back to dig a knee into the back. Vaquer still fights to her feet, and she powers up to turn things around! Jaida turns them back around to ROCK Vaquer in the back again! Jaida clamps on with a chinlock now but Vaquer endures. The fans duel as Vaquer fights up again. Vaquer spins to JAWBREAKER free! And she SUPERKICKS! Jaida staggers, swings, but into SOLE FOOD! Jaida flounders to a corner, Vaquer goes to the other. The fans fire up as Vaquer runs corner to corner, METEORA! Vaquer snapmares Jaida, and reminds us she is La Primera! She headscissors to DRILL Jaida into the mat! Cover, TWO!

Jaida stays in this and Vaquer grows frustrated. But the fans know “This is Awesome!” as Vaquer brings Jaida up. Jaida spins things around to FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!! Vaquer survives and now Jaida is frustrated. Jaida stands Vaquer up, inverted suplexes, but Vaquer slips free to roll her up! TWO! Vaquer hurries to underhook! But Jaida powers out and knees low! Jaida reels Vaquer in to GOURD BUSTER! And then Jaida builds speed, but wait! Lola Vice is here!? With a brick?! Jaida tells her to just get over it. Vaquer SUPERKICKS Jaida! Vaquer tucks Jaida in, for the PRIMERA BACKBREAKER! Cover, Vaquer wins!

Winner: Stephanie Vaquer, by pinfall (advances to WWE Deadline)

The Mayor of Vice City gets a semblance of revenge in making sure Miss Parker misses out on Deadline. Vaquer is moving on, will she prove herself worthy of the title opportunity?

Dion Lennox and Brinley Reece prepare backstage.

They’re both wearing Oregon State University Beavers gear. Dion spent five years playing football there and it feels GOOD to be in the orange and black again. And just like the Beavers will take care of Washington State this weekend, he and Brin are handling business tonight. Brin is fired up and says yes! That is why Dion was a team captain! They’re pumped up! Pac 12 on Saturday, but tonight is theirs! Will Dion & Brin be victorious as Oregon State alumni? Or will Adonis & Karmen figure out this strange romcom of theirs?

Roxanne Perez posts a video.

Via her Twitter/X account, the NXT Women’s Champion tells us that as the champion, and the currently longest reigning champion in WWE today, she felt it was time to take a well-deserved and long overdue vacation. She will relax while everyone else tries to follow in her steps as the original Iron Survivor. Good luck to all the ladies busting their asses just to lose to her. But wait, Sol Ruca shows up! So crazy seeing her at the beach. Hopefully Roxie enjoys her vacation because after Deadline, they’ll be seeing each other again. Sol heads out to catch some waves, but will Roxie make sure Sol wipes out in the ring?

Tony D’Angelo w/ Adriana Rizzo VS Brooks Jensen w/ Shawn Spears!

While the North American Championship is not on the line, The Don could end up owing a title match if he gets caught sleeping on Jensen. Will this second generation superstar actually succeed for following The Chair Man? Or will Jensen & Spears just have to FOGEDABOUTIT?

NXT returns and Jensen makes his entrance, Spears right behind him. The bell rings and the fans rally up. Jensen and Tony tie up, go around, and then they go along the ropes. Tony puts Jensen in a corner but Jensen powers out. Tony headlocks, the fans rally behind him, but Jensen powers up and out. Tony RUNS Jensen over, then scoops him to SLAM him! The fans fire up while Jensen writhes. Tony headlocks but Jensen endures. Jensen powers up again, and he puts Tony on the ropes. Tony lets go but Jensen sucker punches him! Jensen whips, but Tony CLOBBERS him! The fans fire up as Tony eggs Jensen on.

Tony ROCKS Jensen again, then whips him to ropes. Jensen reverses, then catches Tony to a SLEEPER! The fans boo but Tony fights around. Jensen grinds the hold into a headlock and he puts Tony on the mat. The fans rally as Tony fights back up, and RAMS Jensen into buckles! Tony runs but Jensen ELBOWS him away! Jensen fireman’s carries to HOTSHOT Tony off the ropes! Jensen stomps away while the fans boo. Rizzo coaches Tony but Spears applauds Jensen. Jensen drops a knee, then covers, TWO! Tony stays in this but Jensen snarls. Jensen clamps on with a chinlock but the fans rally again.

Tony fights up, fights around, but Jensen becomes a backpack! Tony stays up, to then BACKPACK SENTON! But Jensen holds on! Jensen squeezes tight, but Ton throws elbows into the thighs. Tony is free of the body scissors, fights up to his feet, but Jensen squeezes the neck more. Tony fights around, and he goes at the ropes! Tony manages to throw Jensen off to the floor, but Tony gets his own leg stuck in the ropes. Tony tumbles free but he hobbles after Jensen. Tony CLUBS Jensen, puts him in the ring, then hurries after. Tony dodges a punch to DECK Jensen! And DECKS him again! Then BELLY2BELLY! And another BELLY2BELLY!

The fans fire up with Tony and he whisp Jensen to ropes. SPINE- CODE BREAKER! Jensen turns things around, hurries to cover, TWO! Tony survives but Jensen brings him up, for a BOOT! The fans boo but Jensen runs again, into the SPINEBUSTER!! High stack, Tony wins!

Winner: Tony D’Angelo, by pinfall

The Don grits it out with Jensen and comes out on top! Spears joins Jensen in the ring to help him up, and then Chair Man stares down with The Don. Spears offers a handshake, and Tonty accepts. But then Jensen CHOP BLOCKS Tony’s leg! Spears smiles as he suckers Tony in! Jensen may be Spears’ pawn, but even pawns can do damage. Has Spears’ chess game just put The Don in check?

Ashante THEE Adonis & Karmen Petrovic prepare backstage.

Well, Dion & Brin are representing Oregon State, so naturally Adonis & Karmen are Washington State. Adonis knows Brin is Karmen’s bestie, but Adonisly, Dion & Brin are gonna lose tonight like the Beavers will this weekend. Karmen feels that. By the way, she looks good in crimson and grey. Thanks. So does he. Uh, but anyway, they gotta lock in and win this. They can put their differences aside and get their hands raised. Sounds like a win-win to Adonis. Karmen says let’s go, and pats him on the chest. Adonis says yes, here we go. Can Adonis focus on what matters before going for what he wants?

Lexis King talks with someone.

“Didn’t exactly get off to the best start here. I wasn’t putting my best foot forward. But I like to think that as of late, I’ve really turned a new leaf. It’s an everyday thing, but every day, I’m just trying to be the best version of Lexis King that I can be. And I’m not gonna lie, it’s starting to pay off. People are starting to notice. And I’m not gonna be able to win them all over very quickly, but slow and steady wins the race. And I just wanted to say, I know we could talk for hours, but I appreciate you listening to me and not judging me based on my past.” Turns out, Lexis is talking to Yoshiki Inamura. And Inamura gives a big thumbs up as he says, “I understand.”

Lexis thanks Inamura then heads out. Josh Briggs asks Inamura what that was about. Inamura shrugs and says he doesn’t really know. NXT is a crazy place. Wait, something is going on around the corner! Oh no, all the tag teams from earlier are still brawling! Refs rush in, and Inamura says this is HIS kind of crazy! Briggs nods, will he and Inamura look to join the “fun” soon enough?

Mixed Tag: Ashante THEE Adonis & Karmen Petrovic VS Dion Lennox & Brinley Reece!

NXT returns and Adonis makes his entrance, followed immediately by Karmen’s. The teams sort out and it’s ladies first. Brin and Karmen get warmed up, but then Adonis tags in. Karmen is annoyed and Brin is surprised, but Dion steps in. Dion and Adonis get fired up, but Karmen tags in! Karmen smirks as she returns the favor, and Dion asks if they even talked things out. Clearly not as Adonis tags back in. Karmen is getting annoyed now but Adonis says hey, two can play at that game. And that they can, as Karmen tags back in! Dion is frustrated, Brin is confused, but then Adonis and Karmen keep arguing. Dion says go get her!

Brin runs up to roll Karmen up! TWO! Karmen gets up, goes for a leg, but Brin wrenches out to backslide. TWO, and Karmen goes to sweep. Brin jumps that kick, then wrenches and wristlocks. Kamren wrenches back and wrangles Brin. Brin fights up, fights around, and whips Karmen to ropes. Brin then blows past Karmen, handsprings over, and blocks the hip toss to DECK Karmen! But then Adonis tags in to make the save. Dion slips in and he HIP TOSSES Adonis! And HIP TOSSES him again! Dion whips Adonis but Adonis reverses. Dion reverses back but Adonis KCIKS and then AIR DROPS! Adonis checks with Karmen and she applauds.

Adonis whips again, but Dion reverses to BACKDROP! And DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Dion runs corner to corner, for a BIG LARIAT in the corner! Dion keeps moving, but Adonis drops down, and Dion almost runs into Karmen! Dion apologizes, but then Adonis waistlocks. Dion standing switches but Adonis uses the ropes to HOTSHOT Dion away! Adonis CLOBBERS Dion, rains down fists, and fans boo. Hard to think Dion is Adonis’s friend with how he’s treating Dion. Adonis drags Dion up, whips again, but Dion ducks n” dodges! Dion and Adonis DOUBLE LARIAT and the fans fire up!

Adonis and Dion crawl, hot tags to Karmen and Brin! Brin rallies on Karmen with LARIATS of her own! Brin handspring LARIATS! The fans fire up with Brin and she fireman’s carries. Karmen slips free, Brin switches and O’Conner Rolls! TWO, and Adonis is there to flirt with Brin? Brin is appalled and SLAPS him for it! But then Karmen ROUNDHOUSES Brin! Cover, Karmen & Adonis win!

Winners: Ashante THEE Adonis & Karmen Petrovic, by pinfall

Adonis gives Karmen a big hug in celebration, and Karmen being receptive of it is rather surprising. They high-five, then they interlock fingers. The ref raises their hands in victory, could this be quite the dream team?

Backstage interview with Ridge Holland.

Sarah Schreiber is with Yorkshire Grit and says tonight is the night he’s waited for. This is his chance to become #1 contender to the NXT Championship. The only thing in the way is Andre Chase. Ridge says did we enjoy the “field trip down memory lane” with Chase U? In the classroom that Ridge got them, wearing the shirts Ridge gave them. The funny thing about memory is that it can distort reality. But the reality is, Ridge destroyed Duke, crushed Riley, and threw Chase in the back of an ambulance. But to Chase’s credit, he has more guts than brains, and he wants to go one more round, with the whole arena rooting for him.

Ridge says after tonight, Thea, Duke & Riley will be left to flounder all on their own, no father figure to hold their hands. Relationships will be destroyed. Chase made the wrong gamble. Ridge is going to Deadline, and Chase U as we know it dies. Ridge heads out, will he get everything he wants after tonight? Or only what he deserves?

2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Zaria VS Wren Sinclair w/ Charlie Dempsey!

The Agent of Change has certainly been making an impact since her debut, but she’s looking to shape the future of NXT with her own two hands. Will she join Sol Ruca and Stephanie Vaquer at Deadline? Or will the NQCC have a stake in the game?

The bell rings and Zaria eyes Wren like a predator does its prey. The fans even sing, “Zaria’s gonna kill~ you!” as the two step up. Wren slips around to waistlock, but Zaria switches and SLAMS Wren right down! Wren scrambles away to ropes, then comes back to go for a leg. Zaria gut wrenches Wren, Wren slips free to roll her up, ONE! Wren scrambles away again and Dempsey coaches her up. Wren fires up, runs in at Zaria, but Zaria catches the crossbody! Zaria pops Wren around but Wren slips free again. Wren waistlocks, goes to ropes, but Zaria bucks the O’Conner. Zaria runs up but Wren swings around to susnet flip!

Zarya stays up, and she drags Wren up to whip her to a corner. Zaria runs up to LARIAT in the corner! Then she snap suplexes, rolls through, and deadlifts for a stalling suplex! Cover, TWO! Zaria keeps her focus as she drags Wren back up. Wren slips free, shoves Zaria away and DROPKICKS! Zaria staggers, but she avoids the next dropkick. Zaria hauls Wren back up, suplexes again, but Wren cradle counters! TWO!! Wren scrambles up, Zaria runs up, and Zaria LARIATS Wren and herself up and out of the ring! Dempsey checks on Wren but the ref has him stay back. Zaria drags Wren up, puts her in the ring, then stares Dempsey down.

Dempsey is a bit spooked by Zaria, but Wren DIVES and takes Zaria down! Even Dempsey’s impressed! Wren puts Zaria in while fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” Wren fires CHOP after CHOP, then whips. Zaria reverses but Wren LEPAING LARIATS! The fans fire up as Wren hurries to BASEMENT BULLDOG! Wren keeps moving, and she SHOTGUNS Zaria into buckles! Zaria falls over and Wren hauls her up! Wren underhooks but Zaria wrenches out to short arm LARIAT! The fans fire up as Zaria stalks Wren. Zaria drags Wren up with a waistlock, but Wren victory rolls, TWO!! Zaria escapes and Wren is stunned!

Zaria roars, runs, but into an ELBOW! Wren goes up and leaps over Zaria. But Zaria SPEARS Wren down! The fans are thunderous as Zaria hauls Wren up. Fireman’s carry, and DELTA FORCE F5! Cover, Zaria wins!

Winner: Zaria, by pinfall (advances to WWE Deadline)

And with that, we have our third Iron Survivor Challenger! Will Zaria bulldoze through the field to head right for Roxanne Perez?

Tony D’Angelo is in the NXT trainer’s room.

The Don is annoyed, he wants the doctor to stop touching his leg. Ava Raine walks in and asks what’s going on. Tony asks if she saw what Jensen & Spears pulled, and she says she did. Then those snakes…! Doc, stop! If Spears wants a title match, then Tony will give him a title match! He’ll fight even on one leg! Ava says that’s adrenaline talking but Tony says it is not. Tony will hop out there if he has to! In steps Eddy Thorpe now and he complains about the tag team chaos distracting him in his match. Can’t she reverse the decision? Ava knows, but she’s in the middle of something. Ava asks the doc his final word but the doc says Tony hasn’t even let him check the leg!

Tony says the leg is fine! He wants his match with Spears. Well, if he gets cleared, then he’s got it. And as for Eddy, she can’t just reverse a decision, and she can’t just “put him” in the Iron Survivor match. So interference in Tony’s match, he gets what he wants, and Spears is even awarded a title match. Interference in Eddy’s match, nothing can be done. He gets how this works. Eddy storms off before Ava can explain, will the Alpha Wolf have to hunt down his own opportunities?

The Fatal Influence is in the ring.

The fans are torn as Jacy Jayne, Jazmyn Nyx & NXT Women’s North American Champion, Fallon Henley, are here. Jacy says by now, we all know that NXT has the strongest women’s division in all of wrestling. But the three women who knew that before anyone else are the same three standing in this ring. Fatal Influence has always been ahead of the curve. So if this was going to be the strongest women’s division in the world, these three made damn sure they were sitting at the top. Fallon asks, “How do you get to the top and stay at the top? You hold one of these.” Fallon holds up her title belt, and fans boo more.

Fallon says everyone’s talking Deadline and Iron Survivor Challenge when they should be talking about what Fallon did last week! Jazmyn says finally, they shut up Kelani Jordan and proved Fatal Influence’s point all along: They are above every athlete, no matter how good they are. So now, Fallon can sit pretty with her title because she has no one else to worry about. Or she could be a fighting champion. So then, how about an Open Challenge?! Fans are surprised to hear that from Fallon. Okay, settle down, it won’t be tonight. It’ll be next week, duh. The fans boo again but Fallon says let’s be honest, NXT needs time to find someone for-

Wait, Meta Four is here! Lash Legend says, “SKRRRR~! Hold up, wait a minute. If there’s gonna be an Open Challenge next week, best believe the Meta Girls are gonna get a piece of that.” The fans cheer, but Jacy & Jazmyn say here’s a piece. Wait, Nikkita Lyons heads out here now? She tells no no, Lash had a chance at gold for Crown Jewel, and failed, so get to the back of the line. Lyons will see Fallon next week. But then RIZZO CLOBBERS LYONS! Lyons forgot about her and now a brawl is on! Jacy brawls with Jakara, Jazmyn brawls with Lash, and Rizzo is all over Lyons, but wait! More women runs out here! They ALL want in on this!

Fallon has a good time watching the rest of the division fight their way to the back, but uh, someone sneaks in from behind! TATUM PAXLEY is here, and she catches Fallon for the TWISTER! Tatum holds up the title, will she finally get to play with the shiny shiny?

Jensen & Spears talk backstage.

Jensen asks if that’s what Spears wanted out there, and Spears says that was exactly what he wanted. Great job, Brooks. And Nico walks in with news: Spears has his title match next week. Good! Everything is lining up. Let’s head out. We now see Karmen & Adonis talking about their win tonight. They each want to say something so Adonis lets her go first. Karmen says they did a good job together. Adonis agrees. Wait, outside the ring, too? Well… But then Lyons walks by and says she’s still waiting on the text back, Adonis. W-What? Of course… Adonis says no, he didn’t text her! Lyons is lying just to stir the pot, but can Adonis get Karmen to trust him?

Ethan Page speaks.

“The Iron Survivor Challenge match. The most exciting 25 minutes in WWE. The part that excites All Ego the most, though, is the prize you get after winning the Iron Survivor Challenge, and that is a shot at the NXT Championship. Oh, and I’m well aware that there’s not a single living, breathing human who wants to see Ethan Page challenge for the NXT Championship ever again, but that’s when I’m at my best. You see that uneasy feeling you’re starting to get in the pit of your stomach? That’s because you know I don’t waste opportunity. I pick my moment, I pick my angle, I pick my spot.

“So it doesn’t matter when All Ego enters the Iron Survivor, because when that clock hits 25, the wrestler with the most falls is gonna be me. Now all I have to do is qualify next week.” Will Ethan Page once again make NXT all about him?

Fraxiom regroups backstage.

They finish watching Ethan’s video like the rest of us, and Frazer says it would get interesting if Ethan qualified. Axiom says Ethan won’t. What does Axiom mean by that? Axiom says he won’t. But Ethan’s a former NXT Champion, he’s got pretty good odds. Axiom says no, Ethan won’t be in the Iron Survivor, because his opponent is going to be Axiom! Frazer asks, “What?!” Axiom?! Yeah, well, Frazer didn’t care about the whole tag division coming after them, so why should Axiom be left out? Axiom asked for his opportunity. Wow. That’s… Fantastic! Frazer is so happy for Axiom! See? Frazer can be happy for Axiom, unlike Axiom was for him.

Wow, very mature, Frazer. But yeah, thanks. Wait, what happens if Axiom qualifies? Then they’ll be opponents at Deadline. Oh… Will all this desire for gold only tear apart the NXT Tag Team Champions?

Mr. Chase finishes up with the class.

He says this was a great talk, and he says that this is without a doubt THE biggest match of his career. It has put things in perspective. Chase U has never been conventional, and their methods are definitely unlike any other. So that is why he wants to take this time to acknowledge… that while he’s been hard on everyone, and some more than others (highlight reel of his meltdowns over the years), he just wants to apologize. What? FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Now that’s Mr. Chase right there! Duke, there are two things that are for sure in this life: one is that Ridge gets an Andre Chase University sized ass whooping!

And two: Chase is on his way to becoming THE N X T EFFIN’ CHAMPION~! YEAH!!! The class is all fired up, and Chase heads to gorilla.

Trick Williams is here!

The fans fire up as Tricky Two-Time Two-Time heads to the ring. Trick’s got the belt around his waist, and he’s going to have a front row seat for the moment of truth!

NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Ridge Holland VS Andre Chase!

The fallout between Yorkshire Grit and Chase University continues as now aspirations for gold crosses over with their grudge. Will Ridge destroy Chase U once and for all? Or will Chase’s biggest gamble ever have the biggest payoff ever?

NXT returns as Ridge makes his entrance, followed by Chase. Chase high-fives the front row before he goes to the ring, and Trick joins commentary so he can hang out with Vic Joseph & Booker T while watching this. The introductions are made for this big time main event with its big time stakes. The bell rings and the two rush in! Chase sends Ridge to a corner, fires off CHOPS and haymakers, but Ridge hits back! The fans fire up as Chase gets the edge back, then whips. Ridge reverses but Chase KICKS him back! Chase bumps Ridge off buckles, then bumps him off more buckles! The fans fire up as Chase CHOPS again!

Chase whips corner to corner, but Ridge reverses to clinch and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Chase goes to a corner but Ridge runs up to SPLASH, and then OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY again! Chase writhes and fans boo but Ridge storms over. Ridge sits Chase up to throw down crossface forearms! Cover, TWO! Chase is tougher than that, and he fires body shots in return. Ridge UPPERCUTS Chase down, then clinches again. OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! The fans boo but Ridge soaks it up and talks trash in return. Ridge makes sure all the Chase U students and fans feel this one. OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO!

Chase is still in this but Ridge stomps him down. Ridge goes outside, and he starts peeling back floormats! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Ridge drags Chase out of the ring. Thea, Duke, Riley and the other students are watching from the classroom as Chase fights off the powerbomb! Chase rains down fists, but where’s Duke going? Chase stomps Ridge on the apron! Then SUPERKICKS! Ridge wobbles, Chase leaps, CANNONBALL to the floor! Chase is all fired up and so are the fans as NXT goes to break.

NXT returns again and Chase is down. Ridge climbs up and the fans boo. Ridge says this is it, and he DIVING HEADBUTT FLOPS as Chase moves! The fans are thunderous as Chase rises up! Chase baits Ridge in, ELBOWS him back, then ELBOWS him again! Chase wrenches Ridge to hit a NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up and Chase brings Ridge around. Ridge is a bit too big to lift, but Chase fires KNEE after KNEE into Ridge. Chase reels Ridge in again, and manages to lift, but not much! Ridge fights out, Chase ducks a lariat but not the SOUTHPAW! Ridge keeps moving and he KNEE LIFTS Chase!

Ridge gut wrenches Chase to a Canadian Rack, AK47 DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Chase survives and Ridge is furious! Ridge goes outside again, and he tells someone to move. Ridge takes the timekeeper’s chair! Ridge aims at Chase but the ref takes the chair! The fans cheer, but then Ridge LOW BLOWS Chase!! It was all a diversion! REDEEMER DDT!!! Cover, DUKE YANKS THE REF OUT?!? Thea followed the MVP out here, and she’s in disbelief! But Ridge glares at Duke, and Duke steps up! Thea says okay, go ahead! Duke fires haymakers off on Ridge! The fans fire up as Duke hammers away on Ridge in a corner!

The Chase U MVP is taking it to Ridge, getting payback in his own right! The brawl spills out of teh ring, and then Duke aims for teh concrete! But Ridge RAMS Duke through the wall!! Thea and the fans all freak out, especailly as Ridge rises from the wreckage. Ridge snarls, but then RILEY OSBORNE FLIES! Riley takes out Ridge AND Thea! Riley’s seeing red for the red ‘n’ black as he fires off hands on Ridge! Riley whips, Ridge reverses, and then Ridge socops to pop-up, and trophy lift! Ridge TOSSES Riley onto the concrete!! Chase U is being wrecked by Ridge and Ridge revels in it! The fans boo but Ridge points to Chase.

Chase rises up, and the fans are thunderous as Chase roars! “You want it?! Come and take it, Ridge!!” They fire hands and the fans are thunderous! Chase whips, Ridge reverses but Chase reverses back, to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans are electric as we get to spell it out! “C! H! A! S! E! U!” What’s that spell!? CHASE U!! Ridge staggers into a clinch, and SIDE EFFECT! Cover, TWO!! Ridge survives but Chase isn’t done there! Chase goes up and up, but Ridge ROCKS him first! The fans fire up for Chase U as hard as they can, but Ridge brings Chase to the very top! But Chase slips under to RUNNING POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!!!

Ridge survives again and the fans can’t believe it! Chase powers up and rises again! “This is Awesome!” as Chase reaches the top rope. Chase leaps, but Ridge rolls through the crossbody!! Pop around and REDEEMER!!! Cover, Ridge wins!!

Winner: Ridge Holland, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Championship)

The fans are in disbelief! Ridge not only manhandled the MVP and wrecked Riley, but he has triumphed over Mr. Chase yet again, and has ended Chase University’s existence in NXT! Will Ridge do even worse when he and Trick Williams battle for THE NXT Championship? Or can Trick whoop the Yorkshire Grit at Deadline?

My Thoughts:

The battlelines are being drawn!

Sheamus challenges for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, LWO VS American Made in Mixed Tag action, and Seth Rollins confronts Bronson Reed!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Mixed Tag: Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega VS Chad Gable & Ivy Nile; Rey & Zelina win.
• WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus; Bron wins by disqualification and retains the title.
• The War Raiders VS Dominik Mysterio & Carlito; The War Raiders win.
• Seth Rollins VS Bronson Reed; Reed wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez are here!

The fans boo as the combination Women’s World Champion and Women’s Crown Jewel Champion is accompanied by Big Mami Cool into the ring. Liv welcomes us all to “Monday Night Morgan,” and she’ll get to the point. She knows Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill are here, wanting to pick a fight with the greatest women’s champion in WWE history, aka Liv! She also knows they didn’t come alone, so neither did Liv. Liv brings out Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae! The WWE Women’s Champion, Ms. Money in the Bank and the WWE Women’s Speed Champion are here from SmackDown to stand alongside Liv & Raquel.

Liv compliments the Smackdown superstars, and Nia grabs a mic to say let’s get some things straight. Nia doesn’t like Raquel, nor dislike her. Because she doesn’t think of her at all. And Liv, they’ve had their business, but Nia doesn’t dislike her. Nor does she like her. She just doesn’t think of her, either. Now, Jade, Bianca, and Naomi… She cannot STOP thinking about them! They’re all she- Wait! Here they come! The fans cheer as the Big 3 are here from SmackDown and Bianca says if Nia wants to do something, then just do it. But there is one thing Liv’s right about: They didn’t come alone! Here comes Iyo Sky!

The fans fire up as The Evil Genius now joins Naomi and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Liv says okay, good, really cool. But they aren’t that smart. This is 5v4. The math isn’t mathing, and there’s no one dumb enough to wanna team with them. And unlike all of them, Liv is really, really smart. She knows what’s about to happen, so who wants to be brave and through the first punch? RHEA RIPLEY!? The fans fire up as Mami is back, dressed in black, face brace in place, and mic in hand! Rhea storms into the ring and gets right in Liv’s face as she shouts, “WARGAMES!!” Then she HEADBUTTS Liv!

The fans are thunderous as the brawl is on! Rhea is after Liv on the outside and SMACKS her off the desk! Iyo & The Big 3 handle the rest as Liv runs away into the night! Iyo goes up top to ARIHARA MOONSAULT Raquel, Tiffany, Nia and Candice down! The fans are thunderous as we have our Women’s WarGames match made! Will Liv and her team even survive Survivor Series?

Mixed Tag: Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega VS Chad Gable & Ivy Nile!

The Latino World Order and Team American Made have escalated their feud, and now The King of Lucha teams with La Muneca against “Master” Gable and the Diamond Pitbull! Will Rey & Zelina make Gable & Ivy respect the LWO? Or will this victory be American Made?

Raw returns and American Made makes their entrance. The fans treat Gable to a Angle-esque “You Suck!” chant while the teams sort out. Ivy SLAPS Zelina, so Zelina TACKLES Ivy! The fans fire up, the ref reprimands them but the ladies spill out of the ring. Gable CLOBBERS Rey so the bell rings. The ladies still brawl but Rey whips Gable away. Rey ducks, runs, and RANAS! Not the smoothest but still good enough from Rey. Rey KICKS Gable, RAMS him into a corner, then climbs up. Rey rains down fists, but Ivy distracts him at 7! Gable YANKS Rey down! Ivy sucker punches Zelina, then she runs away!

The ref is busy keeping Zelina back so American Made gets away with mugging Rey! The fans boo but American made raise the fists. Gable drags Rey up, bumps him off buckles, then fires hands. Gable stomps Rey down, stops as the ref counts, and fans boo more. Gable whips corner to corner and Rey hits buckles hard! Rey falls back, Gable covers, TWO! Gable is annoyed but the fans rally up for Rey. Gable whips Rey back into a corner. then runs in, but Rey ELBOWS him back! Rey goes up but Gable CLUBS Rey on the back. Gable Electric Chair Lifts but Rey fights with fists! Rey RANAS Gable up and out of the ring!

Rey crawls, hurries, hot tag to Zelina! She rallies on Ivy with LARIAT after LARIAT! Zelina bumps Ivy off buckles, JUMP KICKS, and the fans fire up as she goes corner to corner, METEORA! Snapmare and cover, TWO! Zelina drags Ivy up, gives some Latina Heat, and she suplexes. Ivy fights it, wrenches and whips, but Zelina blocks a hip toss. So Ivy LARIATS Zelina down! Ivy soaks up the heat while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Ivy keeps Zelina from her corner. The fans still taunt Gable with “Gable Sucks~!” Zelina powers up but Ivy GUT WRENCH PLEXES her away! Cover, TWO! Ivy keeps Zelina down with a chinlock and she leans on the hold. The fans rally as Zelina fights up, and she manages a SAIDO! The fans fire up while both women are down. Zelina crawls but Ivy jumps on her! Ivy holds onto a wristlock as Zelina reaches out fo rRey. The fans rally as Zelina fires hands, but then Ivy scoops! Zelina tilt-o-whirls through to DDT! Gable hurries in and anchors Zelina?! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Zelina ENZIGIRIS!

Zelina is free, hot tag to Rey! Rey rallies on Gable then whips. Gable reverses but Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl RANA! Gable is on ropes and Rey dials it up! But Gable puts Rey on the apron! Rey RAMS Gable, GAMANGIRIS, then goes up to SEATED SENTON! The fans fire up and Rey steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO! Gable escapes but Rey keeps cool. Rey stalks Gable, brings him up to whip, but Gable reverses. Rey KICKS Gable, then QUEBRADAS! But Gable catches him! Canadian Rack, CANADIAN HAMMER! Cover, TWO! Gable is frustrated and argues with the ref. The ref defends the count, so Gable just rains down fists on Rey!

Gable drags Rey to a drop zone then climbs up a corner. The fans boo as Gable reaches the top, but Rey trips him up first! The fans cheer as Rey makes sure Gable is positioned just right. Then he gives Zelina the ALLEY-OOP to SUPER STEINER! The fans fire up but here comes Ivy! Zelina DUMPS Ivy out, Rey LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO!! Gable survives but the fans chant for the 619! Rey baits Gable in, drop toeholds him onto ropes, and Rey dials it up! 6 1 9!! SPLASH on top, cover, LWO wins!

Winners: Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega, by pinfall

Gable & Ivy tried to cheat this one, but Rey & Zelina turn the tides with teamwork! The Creed Brothers appear to help Gable to his feet, but he gets mad at them!? Gable shouts, “Do I look like a loser!? Is this okay with you?!” Then he SLAPS Julius! Are they losers!? No! Gable SLAPS Julius again! But unlike with Otis or Tozawa, this somehow gets Julius & Brutus fired up!? They shove each other, they wanna fight! Gable says good! This is what he wants! He wants them to show him this every week! American Made is only more determined, will they soon take over Raw with this attitude?

Judgment Day regroups backstage.

Liv & Raquel are upset about what happened and Finn Balor has them calm down. He knows she has a lot on her plate, what with Rhea, and Bianca, and Jade, and Iyo, well… Iyo’s coming for the title on top of everything. But hey, if it helps, he can take the wheel. Really? She’d really appreciate that. Of course. They’re family, family steps up for each other. Speaking of, Dom…! A few weeks ago, Dom “singlehandedly” took down Damian Priest in the main event of Raw! Dom is the man! JD McDonagh agrees. Finn tells Dom & Carlito that they’ll show Erik & Ivar exactly what The Judgment Day is about!

But hey, some quick advice on The War Raiders. Finn’s known them a long time. He knows their strengths and their weaknesses. Go after the neck. Or… Just piss them off and get destroyed. But hey, this is the great Dominik Mysterio! He’ll figure it out. Dom smiles and says yeah, he’ll get it done. The boys fist bump and Dom leads the way. JD tells Finn that they need to talk. They go off somewhere while Raquel makes sure Liv’s face is okay. Will the Judgment Day (not) be fine after all this chaos?

The Miz speaks.

“It has been… an emotional couple of weeks. Now looking back… I can honestly say that… I truly hope… the Academy is shown that performance, because that was the performance of a lifetime! I deserve an Oscar! You think Chalamat ever bled for his art?! It was a master class of acting convincing those freaks that they could change me! Me?!” And Karrion Kross adds that he’s done what he’s always done: showing the world the truth. “And the truth is, The Wyatts are just a bunch of wounded people using others to make themselves feel better. The Wyatts are indeed not invincible.”

Miz adds that this is the jumpstart Marine 7 needed. Marine 7: Jake Carter lives. Who should direct? Scorsese? Fincher? Tarantino’s final note? Kross says an eye for an eye. They are not afraid of Uncle Howdy. Kross deals the cards, and they will continue to play the game that he controls. Tick-tock. Is The Final Testament going to lead Miz to true glory? Or only to his demise at the hands of the Wyatt Sick6?

Gunther finds Ludwig Kaiser.

Der Ring General pats his lieutenant on the shoulder, and Kaiser asks why Gunther did that last week. Why did- Gunther tells Kaiser that he does not speak for him. But Kaiser was- No, remember that when Gunther said they need to do better, he meant it. Kaiser needs to realize who he is, then go out there and make a name for himself. Kaiser should speak for himself, be his own man, and make his father proud. from now on, Kaiser must stand his own ground. Kaiser nods, and then Gunther says one more thing. Gunther needs to know. Look in his eyes, what does he see? The old Ring General?

Yes, of course! 100%! Gunther smiles and says Priest thinks he’s getting under Gunther’s skin. He’s just nuts. Now Kaiser, you go out there and consider Priest a non-factor. Imperium fist bumps and Kaiser heads out. Gunther then throws off his jacket and fires himself up as he spots Priest signing autographs. Gunther clamps onto Priest with a SLEEPER! Priest RAMS Gunther into a road case! Priest is free but Gunther grabs a pipe! Priest LOW BLOWS Gunther first! Priest scowls, but sits back in his chair. Priest tells Gunther that he gets in the ring, Gunther’s a general. But on the streets, Priest is king.

Adam Pearce hurries over and asks what this is about. Priest says take it easy, they were just having words. The champ might need some ice, though. Priest laughs and leaves, will he do just as much damage when these two battle for the World Heavyweight Championship?

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus!

Speaking of championships, it is time for one badass banger! Will the Big Bad Booty Nephew keep the Celtic Warrior from completing his WWE bingo card? Or is this the night Sheamus makes ultimate WWE history?

Raw returns and Bron makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if this is the moment!

The bell rings and the fans fire up as these two stare down. Bron steps to Sheamus as the tension rises, and then the two step back. They circle, tie up, and go around. Sheamus PUSHES Bron out of the ring and goes right after him! Sheamus clinches, Bron breaks free and KNEES low! Bron brings Sheamus about but Sheamus blocks the apron bump! Sheamus throws a body shot, then SMACKS Bron off the desk! Sheamus UPPERCUTS Bron, pushes him into the ring, and hurries after. Bron gets moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and he CLOBBERS Sheamus! The fans bark for Bron while Sheamus goes to a corner.

Bron storms up to RAM Sheamus! And RAM him again! The ref counts, Bron tells him to shut up, then he goes back to Sheamus. Bron whips, Sheamus reverses and reels him in for an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Sheamus hauls Bron up for another IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Bron is tough but Sheamus wrenches his arm. Sheamus brings Bron up but Bron OVERHEAD SUPLEXES! Sheamus bails out to the apron but Bron is right on him. But Sheamus fires a body shot! Bron fires off a flurry! Bron POSTS Sheamus and Sheamus hops down to the floor. The fans duel as Bron goes to the apron.

Bron lines up a shot, FLYING LARIAT onto and OVER the desk!! The fans bark it up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Sheamus whips, only for Bron to reverse. Bron hits a kitchen sink knee and Sheamus tumbles out of the ring. Bron goes back out after him, but Sheamus fires more body shots! The fans duel as Sheamus fires hands, but Bron JUMP KNEES! Bron goes back to the apron, but then steps inside, to climb up top! SUPER CANNONBALL!! Both men are down on the outside and the fans bark it up! Sheamus and Bron stir while a ring count starts. Bron goes to the desk, Sheamus goes to the apron skirt. We hit 6 of 10, then 7. Bron pushes Sheamus in, and he’s actually smiling right now!

“This is Awesome!” as Bron storms up on Sheamus. Bron talks trash on the Sheamus fans, then he pushes Sheamus around. Bron pie faces Sheamus and says he has no chance. Sheamus fires body shots, then he eggs Bron on! Bron SLAPS Sheamus, Sheamus eggs him on more! The hands start flying and the fans fire up! Sheamus has the edge but Bron knees low! Bron runs, into a scoop and POWERSLAM! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Sheamus pounds the mat, the fans rally up, and Sheamus goes to a corner. Sheamus runs up on Bron to CLOBBER him again and again! Bron is in a corner. Sheamus LARIATS in the corner!

Sheamus keeps moving and he KNEE LIFTS! Then he runs, only for Bron to put him on the apron! Bron takes a swing, but gets caught! The fans fire up for the BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! Sheamus goes all the way to TEN! Bron sputters and Sheamus brings him around to LARIAT! Sheamus climbs up the corner now, and he KING KONG KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Bron survives and Sheamus grows frustrated. Sheamus hauls Bron up to fireman’s carry, but Bron kicks and flails! Sunset flip, but Sheamus rolls through! Sheamus goes for legs but Bron kicks him away. Bron stands, ducks a lariat, and hits a LUMBAR CHECK!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up as Sheamus survives! Bron snarls but he stalks Sheamus to a corner. Bron hoists Sheamus up top as the fans duel. Bron climbs up and says it’s over! But Sheamus fires body shots! Sheamus fireman’s carries Bron, tucks him in, and gives some SUPER WHITE NOISE!! Cover, TWO!!! Bron survives and shocks everyone! Sheamus is too tired to be upset but he does think on what he must do now. Sheamus goes to the apron, “This is Awesome!” as he rises again. Sheamus climbs up the corner but Bron stands! Bron anchors Sheamus’ legs, but Sheamus kicks at him. They brawl, and Bron climbs back up!

Bron brings Sheamus to the top but Sheamus shoves him down! Bron comes right back, goes right up, SUPER STEINER!! Bro pulls down the straps and fires up! The fans bark as Born aims, then he runs in, to a KNEE CAPPER!! Cover, TWO!!! Bron survives and again, everyone is in shock! Sheamus shakes the ropes as he rises and the fans are thunderous! Sheamus aims at Bron, beats his chest, and he runs up to- SPEAR!!! Bron goes to cover but Sheamus flounders out of the ring! The fans cheer as Sheamus stays in this by getting outta there! Bron is fuming, and he goes out the side! Fans are torn knowing what’s coming!

Bron runs in around the way, but KAISER ATTACKS BRON!!!

Winner: Bron Breakker, by disqualification (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)

The fans boo as Kaiser screws Sheamus over, but he also goes after Bron more! Kaiser POSTS Bron, then clinches, SIDEWINDER to the floor! Then Kaiser runs in around the way, to SHOTGUN Sheamus into steps! And he tells Sheamus that as he said before, he will not stop until Sheamus is gone for good! Is the Impeccable German about to follow in Gunther’s footsteps by taking the Intercontinental Championship for his own?

Sami Zayn & The Usos find Seth Rollins backstage.

The Visionary is getting ready for his match with Bronson Reed, but they just want to talk. Jey knows Rollins knows, but they’ve all got their differences with The Tribal Chief. Hell, they’ve got differences right now. Jey and Sami, Jey and Jimmy, but just one time, they can put those differences aside to work together. Just this one time. Sami has been trying to say this to Rollins. Rollins did it last year when he sided with Sami and Jey for WarGames, and put his differences with Cody Rhodes aside! A man he had more bad blood with than anyone, and Rollins did that. So just do it again this year. Stand side by side with them at WarGames!

Rollins says he would stand with Sami. He would stand with Jey, and with Jimmy. But he will NEVER, under any circumstances, ever again stand with that tyrant, Roman Reigns! He will not do it! You have no idea how much it hurts him to say that, but there are a lot of reasons it hurts. He would love to get Bronson Reed in that cage, but no, it is not worth the consequences on the other side of this. Roman Reigns back in power? That is NOT worth it. Rollins understands their convictions, with this being blood and family, but he is telling them now, it is just not worth it. He will solve all our problems, though, when he goes out there and drops Bronson Reed.

And then whatever happens in the cage, after WarGames with The Bloodline, that’s on all of them. Rollins wishes them luck, but he’s out. Rollins heads for gorilla, and Jimmy says he told them so. Will the Bloodline Civil War still be 4v5?

Dakota Kai speaks.

“For the last four months, I’ve been on the sidelines. And when you’re away from the action, the self-doubt just gets stronger by the day. People see you smiling and they question your drive, even though you’re just trying to keep it together because you can feel your dream slipping through your fingers. You tell yourself, ‘When I’m healthy and come back, everything will be better.’ But then, on the other side of that, ‘Maybe there isn’t a place for me here anymore, or maybe the people just don’t care.'” Dakota says you have to get to a point where you ask yourself, “Am I good enough?”

And she’s telling us right now, with everything that she has, she has never wanted this more, and has never loved this more! She is ready to show everyone why Dakota Kai IS a champion. She’s ready, will the rest of Raw be ready?

The War Raiders VS Dominik Mysterio & Carlito!

Erik & Ivar are a formidable duo and are aimed right at the WWE World Tag Team Championships. Finn sure puffed up the egos of his guys tonight, but is he just setting them up to fail? Or can Dirty Dom & Caribbean Cool actually send the raid on a detour?

Raw returns and the War Raiders make their entrance. The teams sort out and Dom starts against Erik. The fans rally as the two circle, and then tie up. Erik trips Dom, stares him down, then flips him over to deadlift and SLAM! Dom scrambles away to tag Carlito! The fans boo Dom but Ivar tags in. Carlito gets around to waistlock, but Ivar bucks the O’Conner Roll. Ivar CLOBBERS Carlito, tags Erik, and the Raiders stand Carlito up. Ivar scoop SLAMS Carlito, then Erik scoops Ivar to SLAM him on Carlito! The fans fire up as the Raiders rip their shirts off! Erik powers Carlito to the corner, then tags Ivar.

The Raiders mug Carlito, but Carlito pulls Ivar’s beard! Carlito throat chops Ivar, bumps him off buckles, and he tags Dom in. The fans boo more as Dom fires off stomps and even smothers Ivar! The ref backs Dom off, but that lets Carlito CHOKE Ivar! Dom taunts Erik, then tags Carlito back in. The Judgment Day mugs Ivar, but Ivar fires elbows and forearms! Ivar BOOTS Carlito, dodges him, hot tag to Erik! Erik runs up to CLOBBER Carlito! And again! The fans rally as Erik blocks a shot to HEADBUTT Carlito! Erik reels Carlito in, but Dom steps up! Only to step out as Erik glares at him. Erik then wrenches Carlito to clinch and EXPLODER!

The fans fire up and Erik paces. Carlito goes to ropes but Erik storms up to him. Erik whips, Carlito reverses, but Erik BOOTS back! Carlito distracts the ref and Dom gets a cheap shot in! Carlito KNEES Erik to the floor then tags Dom! Dom builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and down goes Erik! Dom flexes then tweezes his mustache while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Dom CLUBS Erik into a chinlock. The fans rally as Erik endures, and Erik fights up. Erik fires elbows then wrenches around to lift Dom! Dom slips to the apron and HOTSHOTS Erik down! The fans boo as Dom gives some Latino Heat. Dom slingshot SENTONS, then covers, TWO! Erik stays in this but Dom tags Carlito. They stomp Erik down, then Carlito drags Erik up. The fans rally for the Raiders but Carlito pulls Erik’s beard. So Erik pulls Carlito’s hair! Carlito breaks free, but Erik DECKS him! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Erik and Carlito crawl, hot tags to Ivar and Dom!

Dom BACKDROPS Dom! And then scoops to SIDEWALK SLAM! Ivar keeps moving, to SPLASH DOWN! Ivar roars and the fans fire up with him! Dom crawls to a corner, Ivar runs up, but Dom dodges. Dom runs up, into a SEATED SENTON! Carlito runs up, Ivar cartwheels to dodge! Ivar LARIATS Carlito and the fans fire up! They chant with Ivar, “WAR! WAR! WAR!” BRONCO BUSTER on Dom in the corner! Cover, TWO!! Dom survives but Ivar doesn’t let that bother him. Ivar stalks Dom, CLUBS him, but Dom begs for mercy. Only to YANK Ivar into buckles! Dom stomps away, then drags Ivar over to tag Carlito.

The fans rally but Dom gives some more Latino Heat, Only for Ivar to suplex and THROW Dom into Carlito! Tag to Erik and Dom is fed to MJOLNIR! And then pop-up on Carlito, WAR MACHINE!! Cover, War Raiders win!

Winners: The War Raiders, by pinfall

Dom & Carlito stepped up for Finn & JD, but they got stepped on by Erik & Ivar! But speaking of, Finn & JD attack! They CLOBBER Erik and mug Ivar! Dragon sleeper for the FINAL CUT! Erik is back, but JD CLOBBERS Erik again! Then he gives Erik a NECKBREAKER! Finn climbs while JD rains fists down on Ivar! COUP DE GRACE for Erik!! The fans boo but Judgment Day has turned the tables on the War Raiders. Will the gold be staying with Finn & JD with tactics like this?

The Wyatts speak.

We get old footage of Bray Wyatt abducting The Miz and literally labelling him, “LIAR.” Bo Dallas sits and says, “The trust of the innocent is a liar’s most useful tool. We offered you salvation. Freedom from the pit. I tried to warn you. But you’ve… damned yourself. I’m sorry for what happens next. You… You chose this. Your hands will forever be bloodstained, crimson scarlet red, because of your actions. And you will lose what matters most. I never wanted this.” Bo has given Miz his ultimatum, will Miz only have himself to blame?

Lyra Valkyria speaks.

“A phoenix has to burn first so it can rise from the ashes. When I was drafted to Raw, I was thrown straight in the fire. But I didn’t burn. I hit the ground running, earned my place, stood toe to toe with the best in the world, and I thrived. I used to think I was like a phoenix. But I am so much more. I am Lyra Valkyria. I don’t burn, I rise. And I’m coming for everyone.” The Morrigan is ready to return, will she reach new heights here on Monday nights?

The Alpha Academy is backstage.

Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa & Otis are feeling good tonight, and they spot Kofi Kingston. They say hey to Kofi, and Maxxine says they’re so excited for The New Day’s 10 year anniversary night! But uh, how are things with Kofi and Woods? Kofi says to be honest, he isn’t sure. But speaking of, Woods steps in. Woods says he and Kofi need to talk. He is worried. About what? Well, the past couple of weeks, it has just been the two of them yelling at each other. And after 10 YEARS of teaming together, no serious arguments, and now they’re here? This is concerning.

Woods knows they’re the most decorated tag team in the history of WWE, but even with all that, Woods just keeps thinking about what Kross said. What? Kross is still in his head? Yeah, Kross said New Day is dead and yet they’re the only ones that don’t know it. Kofi says nothing is dead, Kross doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Woods just has to remember what The New Day is about. Oh, Woods has to? It’s on him now? No, but Woods is just so sensitive to everything Kofi says! Otis steps in and wants everyone to remember, they’re all friends here. Woods tells Otis to mind his own business!

What advice does Otis think he can give to them, the greatest tag team of all time? And a real tag team, mind you. Why do you think Gable dumped their asses? Oh, wanna get sad about it? Get sad about it next week, because it will be New Day VS Alpha Academy, and Woods is positive that a win over “you two clowns” will put New Day right back in the title hunt. Woods leaves, even Kofi is speechless, but will the New Day even make it to their tenth anniversary going like this?

Seth Rollins VS Bronson Reed!

We’ve seen these two brawl all over arenas, and we even saw The Visionary stomp his way to victory at Crown Jewel. But we also saw Bronson get up and shrug that all off. And now we’ve seen the Colossal Aussie has joined forces with Solo Sikoa’s brutal Bloodline. Will Bronson only build momentum towards WarGames by breaking Rollins? Or will Rollins once again #BurnItDown?

The bell rings and the fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” But wait! Speaking of Solo’s Bloodline, they’re here! Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa jump the railing, but wait! Jey, Jimmy & Sami all head out here! The fans fire up as the brawl is on at ringside! Bronson is furious but he can only watch as Jimmy TOSSES Tama, and Sami gives Loa a HELLUVA KICK! Jacob ROCKS Jey, but Jimmy SUPERKICKS Jacob! Jimmy SUPERKICKS Jacob! Then the Usos DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Jacob tumbles away, and Rollins fires off on Bronson! The fans fire up but Bronson DECKS Rollins! Bronson drags Rollins up to whip.

Rollins grabs ropes and he BOOTS Bronson! Bronson comes back but Rollins TOSSES him out! Rollins then DIVES! Direct hit and Bronson hits the desk! The fans fire up again and Rollins revels in that energy while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Rollins CHOPS away on Bronson’s chest! Rollins runs, but Bronson CLOBBERS him! The fans boo while Bronson paces. Bronson stalks Rollins to ropes but Rollins bails out. Bronson watches Rollins hobble, then he aims from the apron. Rollins hurries away around the corner but Bronson just shifts sides. So Rollins anchors a leg! Bronson CLUBS Rollins down, then goes after him. Bronson SMACKS Rollins off the apron, stalks him around the way, but Rollins CHOPS! Bronson CHOPS in return! Bronson whips Rollins hard into barriers! Rollins tumbles up and over into the timekeeper’s area!

Bronson leaves Rollins behind as the ring count climbs past 7 of 10. Rollins hurries and slides in at 9! The fans fire up but Bronson rains down fists! Bronson roars in frustration and the fans boo. Bronson HEADBUTTS Rollins down, but Rollins JAWBREAKERS in return! The fans fire up as Rollins fires hands! Rollins backs Bronson down, then whips, but Bronson reverses. Bronson kitchen sink knees Rollins inside-out, then LARIATS Rollins up and over! Bronson goes to the apron, lines up a shot, and he FLYING SHOULDER TACKLES! Rollins tumbles again and Bronson soaks up the heat.

The ring count climbs but Bronson drags Rollins up again. Bronson whips Rollins hard into steel steps! Rollins writhes but Bronson refreshes the ring count. Bronson then lines up another shot, and he runs in, but Rollins moves! Bronson RAMS only steel steps! Rollins hurries into the ring, but only to refresh the ring count. Rollins SMACKS Bronson off the steps again and again! Rollins then pushes the top half over to SMACK Bronson off the base again and again! The fans fire up and Rollins takes aim. Rollins runs up, but Bronson avoids the stomp! Rollins hobbles after Bronson as he goes into the ring.

Rollins aims, springboards, and hits a FLYING KNEE ATTACK! Rollins SUPERKICKS, but Bronson just roars! So Rollins mule kicks, then kicks a leg out. Rollins runs, but into a POP-UP SITOUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Bronson is stunned that Rollins survives, but Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Bronson has Rollins up top. Rollins resists the suplex and fires body shots. The fans rally as Rollins fires shot after shot, then he BITES Bronson’s forehead! The ref reprimands, but Rollins hops down to GAMANGIRI Bronson! Bronson wobbles up top, and Rollins slips under him! RUNNING POWERBOMB!! The fans are thunderous as Rollins rises! Rollins grits his teeth, goes to the ropes, and hits a LIONSAULT! Cover, ONE?!? Bronson is tougher than that but Rollins tries a springboard SWANTON BOMB! Cover, ONE!?! Rollins cannot believe this, but the fans rally up behind him.

Rollins brings Bronson up, underhooks him, but Bronson fights that to Alabama Lift! Rollins sunset flips, but he avoids the hip drop! Basement SUPERKICK! Rollins hurries up top, to FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Bronson still has power to spare and Rollins grows frustrated. “This is Awesome!” as Rollins aims from a corner. Bronson slowly sits up, and Rollins runs, into a LARIAT! Bronson hurries to haul Rollins up, for a BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and now Bronson is frustrated! Bronson hurries to a corner, climbs up, but Rollins rolls away! The fans cheer, but Bronson hops down and runs up. SENTON FLOPS as Rollins moves!

Rollins hurries to underhook Bronson! But Bronson fireman’s carries free! Rollins slips free of that, to SUPERKICK! And then another kick, and more underhooks! PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Rollins pulls at his hair but the fans sing for him. Rollins refocuses and uses that song to inspire new ideas. Rollins fires himself up, runs back up, and CURB STOMPS! But Rollins won’t leave it at that! Rollins climbs the corner, takes aim again, but SOLO SIKOA is here! He shouts at Rollins to distract him! Bronson drags Rollins off the corner to DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! And then SENTON! And SENTON again!!

But that’s not all! Bronson goes up a corner! TSUNAMI!! Cover, Bronson wins!!

Winner: Bronson Reed, by pinfall

Joining Solo’s Bloodline has already paid off, because now Bronson has evened the series at 1-1! Solo raises the hand of his Colossal Aussie in victory, will they do even worse to the OG Bloodline inside the double cage?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw here, even with it being prerecorded. Though, it was also a bit obvious, given they filled time with promos and recaps. The promos were still good, with Dakota putting her time away in perspective, and Lyra doing the same for her sort of trailing off from the top of the card. I kinda hope this all helps set up something for a Women’s Intercontinental Championship being established. At the very least, this builds up a good number of choices for next contender after we get Liv VS Rhea out of the way. Great opening promo segment to give us that Women’s WarGames match. And I totally didn’t think Rhea would make a return, but with the face brace, I guess she’s more than safe enough to do WarGames instead of them bringing Bayley into the match.

They also connected that opening segment to the Judgment Day story. Finn stepped up to lead tonight, and he most certainly puffed up Dom’s ego in his passive aggressive way of sticking it to Dom. Dom & Carlito of course lost to Erik & Ivar, but it was a really good match, and of course JD & Finn attacked after. Judgment Day stands tall here, so it makes me think they’re going to lose the tag titles. That will be the last straw for Finn, we’ll probably get Finn & JD VS Dom & Carlito as part of the faction falling apart. I’m not saying we go nWo VS nWo Wolfpac, but I wouldn’t mind Finn bringing in new members to join his side. Maybe some NXT call-ups?

Great promos from The Miz & Kross and then a great response from Bo Dallas. Can’t wait to see that 8 Man Tag happen, but at this point it is either on the Raw After Survivor Series or we wait for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Also a very good promo from New Day with Alpha Academy, and Woods just lashes out at everyone at this point. He really tore into the Alpha Academy, and I feel like he’s going to go overboard in the match. In which case, Kofi will then be compelled to stop Woods, they’ll argue, and Woods might even shove Kofi. Then that New Day tenth anniversary edition of Raw might end up having Woods VS Kofi rather than a celebration.

Very good Mixed Tag match, with a great win for Rey & Zelina. Hard to say if the feud continues but I did like that American Made is becoming the flipside of Alpha Academy. Gable’s behavior stays the same, but he’s actually found a group that uses it as fuel. I suspect that, should War Raiders really take those titles from Judgment Day, the Creed Brothers can move right up as challengers. They’ll bring that intensity so that the War Raiders can be just as intense, and we’ll get some physical, hard hitting matches to really pump up the Raw Tag Division so that it matches SmackDown’s.

Really good stuff in this build to Gunther VS Priest Round 2, though Gunther sure got punked out. He inspired Kaiser to go after what he wants, which is why Kaiser “ruined” that great match of Bron VS Sheamus, but then Gunther can’t even sneak attack Priest right. Priest bringing up “King of the Streets” and doing the low blow, I feel like he and Gunther should raise the ante to a Street Fight for the title. Oddly enough, that’s what I expect to see out of Cody Rhodes VS Kevin Owens Round 2, but why not raise the ante on all the matches for Survivor Series? Same for the Intercontinental Championship, that could be a Triple Threat of Bron VS Kaiser VS Sheamus.

And of course, with Bronson Reed joining Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline on SmackDown, Rollins was going to be dragged into WarGames, even though he was adamant about not joining in. We got a great match out of Rollins VS Bronson tonight, but of course Solo’s team made sure to screw Rollins over. Maybe Rollins shows up on SmackDown as retaliation, but I feel like they’re gonna wait until next week’s go-home to officially establish him as part of the OG Bloodline team.

My Score: 8.8/10