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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (2/19/21)
One last battle before Elimination Chamber!
SmackDown has a Six Man of their Elimination Chamber contenders!
Before stepping inside the sinister steel, Roman Reigns’ six potential challengers battle in a Six Man Tag on the SmackDown before Elimination Chamber!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Apollo Crews VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Nakamura wins.
- The Riott Squad VS Tamina & Natalya; Tamina & Natalya win.
- Six Person Mixed Tag: Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair & Reginald VS Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler & Bayley; Sasha, Bianca & Reginald win.
- Rey & Dominik Mysterio VS The Alpha Academy; The Mysterios win, by disqualification.
- Six Man Tag: Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan & Cesaro VS Jey Uso, King Corbin & Sami Zayn; Kevin, Bryan & Cesaro win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Edge returns to SmackDown!
The Rated R Superstar and Men’s Royal Rumble Winner still has a choice to make, but as he said a couple weeks ago on Raw, he is going to wait until Elimination Chamber has sorted things out! But he’s back on the blue brand tonight, gets a mic, and says, “It is good to be back on SmackDown headed into Elimination Chamber this Sunday!” He has a lot of decisions to make. On one hand, Drew McIntyre defends his WWE World Championship in the Elimination Chamber. On the other, Roman Reigns defends his WWE Universal Championship at Elimination Chamber.
Edge isn’t one to judge, he is an opportunist, but Roman is making the smarter play. McIntyre could lose in an instant, but Roman is defending against a man who had to survive a Chamber match. Two matches, 13 possibilities, Edge will quit talking and start evaluating. This is the biggest decision of his career. But speaking of Roman Reigns, here he comes! And of course he has his Special Counsel and his cousin right behind him. After taking his time going to the ring, Paul Heyman hands the Head of the Table a microphone, and Roman says Edge doesn’t have 13 choices, because there’s only one. That one is the 4-time, could’ve been 5, might even be 6-time WrestleMania main eventer. So Edge could pick a main eventer, or THE main eventer.
First of all, Edge remembers Roman saying he saw fear in Edge’s eyes. What he really saw was a guy playing Roman like a fiddle. Edge is supposed to acknowledge Roman as a main eventer, but he just can’t. Because Edge saw a couple weeks ago, Roman do something he’s never done before: lose his cool. Roman confirmed to Edge that Roman needs Edge to be the main event. If AJ Styles walks out of the Elimination Chamber champion and Edge chooses him, that is the main event. If it’s McIntyre VS Edge, that’s main event. Edge VS Orton, Edge VS Kevin Owens, Edge VS Kofi Kingston, those are your main events.
And now that Edge looks into Roman’s eyes, he sees insecurity. Now don’t get Edge wrong. Edge does acknowledge a man in his prime, firing on every cylinder, a “generational talent” with a long road ahead. Edge respects Roman and the Anoa’i Family. But Roman has gotten too much, too soon, and he is cracking under that pressure. And Edge hasn’t even started adding his pressure yet! So Roman needs to ask himself if he really wants Edge to focus on him, to expose the dents in Roman’s armor? Check the ego and think on that long and hard. Is that what Roman wants? But before Roman answers, here comes Sami Zayn!
“This is amazing!” Sami says it’s one thing to be disrespected by management, who have a clear conspiracy! But then to be disrespected by two of the biggest stars in the industry, that’s something else. Edge acts like it is a forgone conclusion that Roman Reigns is his choice for WrestleMania! And Roman is so worried about the threat Edge poses, he’s not looking at the threat that’s right in front of him! Sami gets in the ring and says WWE Management didn’t want Sami in the Elimination Chamber, but Sami plowed his way in! That should worry them both!
Edge, once upon a time, he was the ultimate opportunist, but Sami is the master strategist, and that should worry him. And Roman, Tribal Chief, Sami has respect. But Sami is the Champion of the People and that should worry him! So what Sami wants is for the cameramen to get this moment! Sami has his crew get this iconic shot of Sami pointing at the WrestleMania sign! Pointing at his destiny! Because no doubt about it, Sami is going to- Jey Uso SUPERKICKS Sami down! Jey just shut Sami up, and Roman and Edge stare down. Roman hands the mic back to Heyman, and then hands the belt over. Roman puts his hands behind his back! Roman whispers something to Edge, and then takes his leave. What did the Tribal Chief tell the man who could go after his title?
Big E heads to commentary!
The WWE Intercontinental Champion and Powerhouse of Positivity wants to watch this coming match! Will his former friendly rival be able to take the fight to the King of Strong Style? We find out, after the break.
Apollo Crews VS Shinsuke Nakamura!
SmackDown returns as Big E is enjoying his TV dinner and automatic foot spa while sitting on his special couch. Nakamura makes his entrance first, then Kayla Braxton quickly interviews Apollo about his “hopes of reentering” the title picture. Have the aspirations he has affected the friendship he had with Big E?
Apollo says he’s always respected Big E and always got great advice, such as, “You can’t sit around and wait for opportunities. You got to make them happen yourself.” That’s what Apollo did last week but then Big E says he should go back to catering? Big E never respected Apollo and never got to know the real Apollo. Apollo’s ancestors are Nigerian royalty! If Big E spoke to them like he did to Apollo, he would’ve lost his tongue! Apollo says Big E is intimidated by the real Apollo. So when Apollo wins here, he’s coming for what he deserves! Apollo makes his entrance, will he force Big E to face him once again?
The bell rings, Nakamura and Apollo approach and Nakamura fires off strikes! Nakamura knees and runs but Apollo drops and hurdles. Nakamura gets around, Apollo elbows him away but runs into a kitchen sink knee! Nakamura drops a knee, covers, TWO! Nakamura stomps Apollo, drags him up to a headlock, but Apollo powers out to then dropkick Nakamura down! Apollo basement dropkicks Nakamura out, then runs to baseball slide Nakamura down! Nakamura almost tips over Big E’s foldable table and spill the food! Apollo goes out but Nakamura fires off! Apollo hits back and then throws Nakamura into Big E!
Big E gets mad and tells Apollo to stop messing with him. The ring count is climbing but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Apollo snap suplexes Nakamura down! Cover, TWO! Apollo drags Nakamura, whips him to ropes, but Nakamura holds ropes to stop. Apollo runs in, blocks a boot but gets an enziguri! Nakamura runs, dodges and DYNAMIC DROPKICKS! Nakamura fires off KICKS on Apollo, knocking him down each time! Nakamura whips, Apollo boots but Nakamura blocks to put him in the ropes! SLIDING GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Nakamura stomps Apollo, kicks him around, then runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Apollo covers, TWO! Apollo grows frustrated and Nakamura gets up as the ref starts counting.
Big E gets annoyed that commentary keeps asking about Apollo getting another chance. Apollo blocks a punch to enziguri back! Apollo trophy lifts but Nakamura slips out to hit an ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Apollo tries to get out but Nakamura makes it a cradle, Nakamura wins!
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by pinfall
But Apollo is a sore loser and he BLINDSIDES Nakamura! Big E gets up as Apollo throws Nakamura out. Apollo throws Nakamura into barriers! Big E glares at Apollo and tells him he needs to accept that he lost. Apollo takes apart the steel steps, but Big E steps in his way! Big E tells Apollo it’s done but Apollo tells him to get out of the way. Big E tells Apollo to put the steps down and walk away. Apollo drops the steps, starts to leave, but as soon as Big E checks on Nakamura, Apollo gets the steps! Apollo BLINDSIDES Big E with the steel, then he CLOBBERS Nakamura over barriers! “It ain’t over until I say it’s over!”
Apollo sees Big E wants to get after him, but he picks up the steps again! Apollo TOSSES the steps into the ring, and then he tells the ref to stay out of the way. Big E sits up, Apollo gives him toying kicks. Apollo drags Big E up and puts him in the ring. Apollo looms over Big E as Big E glares back up at him. Apollo grabs the steps, brings them up again, but the ref steps in the way! Big E bails out, Apollo still holds the steps up, and says he’ll put them down, ON TOP OF BIG E!! The ref and commentary freak out but Apollo shows no remorse. Medics hurry to check on Big E, what will the consequences be for Apollo crossing the line?
SmackDown returns as Big E is stretchered out.
With neck in brace, Big E is wheeled up the ramp. At the same time, Seth Rollins makes his entrance! The Savior of SmackDown of course has a mic and he says, “That’s a tragedy!” What happened to Big E is a tragedy, being betrayed by a friend is tragedy. Rollins would know about that because last week, all of his so-called friends turned their backs, walked away and betrayed him! Rollins understands Big E’s pain. If you don’t believe him, or you need a reminder, there is proof from last week. Show the footage. That is to say, a replay of Rollins’ return with the entire SmackDown roster ringside.
Rollins said it felt right to be back, and said a lot has changed, especially for him. He is the father of a baby girl, his life has changed, but his personality has not because he still insists he and he alone can lead SmackDown to a brighter future. And it was this selfish speech that made everyone else leave, refusing to #EmbraceTheVision. Cesaro stuck around the longest, but not because he understood or accepted. He was the one to tell Rollins he hadn’t changed. So Rollins attacked him for it! Daniel Bryan got Cesaro to stop, but there was still anger in Rollins’ eyes.
Rollins in the present says “that is emotional trauma. I’m still suffering.” It is unacceptable at the work place, and Rollins had to something. So Rollins’ lawyers drafted a “formal complaint” to WWE management and legal action is pending. Rollins is sure they’re going to win, but he will tell us why he’s done this. “As I stated in my letter, months and months and months went into planning our big moment, my return to SmackDown! And it was ruined!!” Not by his friends, but by a bunch of losers and cowards. They ruined it because they’re afraid! They want to divide us! They know that there are already millions and millions who have embraced the vision for SmackDown!
Rollins vows they will win because they are strong and powerful and the other side are a bunch of losers. The biggest loser is Cesaro. Cesaro took “our” moment! He took it and made it about him! Cesaro disrespected “us,” patronized “us,” and stayed behind just to look Rollins in the eyes and disrespect him. What happened? That’s not on Rollins’ hands. As far as Rollins is concerned, Cesaro asked for it. And that will happen to every single person who will stand in “our” way! Rollins says “WE” are strong, powerful winners! #EmbraceTheVision, thank you, good night. A powerful speech from Rollins, but again rather hypocritical. Will Rollins be made to see the truth?
Edge talks with Kevin Owens backstage.
A crazy couple of months, huh? But here’s the thing, Edge appreciates that Kevin might get knocked down but he gets back up, just like Edge. Kevin says Edge would be the one to understand. Edge spent the last year obsessed with a return and the Royal Rumble and all that. Because for Kevin, it’s been hell. He got so close to the title three times, and Roman found a way out. The only thing Kevin can think about is getting through the Elimination Chamber, getting at Roman one more time, and finally taking that title from him. That’s all Kevin can think about. Edge respects that and wishes him luck. It’d be great to face him at Mania. Kevin agrees. But will that be how things turn out on this Road to WrestleMania?
Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce clear a path for Big E.
The stretcher comes through and is loaded into the ambulance. Has the Powerhouse of Positivity been sidelined by the apathetic Apollo?
The Riott Squad VS Tamina & Natalya!
Ruby and Liv want to be WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship contenders just as much as this duo of second generation superstars! But with the line getting longer, will a win here convince WWE management to add them to the list?
Ruby and Tamina start and tie up. Tamina throws Ruby down hard and Ruby wobbles up to her feet. Ruby manages to hit Tamina with a forearm then a chop, but Tamina doesn’t flinch. Tamina HEADBUTTS Ruby and Liv tags in. Liv fires off kicks, Tamina grabs the leg to elbow it! Tamina drags Liv up, fireman’s carries but Liv sunset flips. Tamina stays up, brings Liv back up, but Liv goes matrix! Only for Tamina to gut wrench her up! Liv slips out, shoves and dodges to springboard, into an UPPERCUT! Tamina tags Natty in and then brings Liv up. The second gen stars mug Liv, and Natty RAMS Liv to a corner!
Natty fires off fierce fists, then gets Liv around for a rebound atomic drop, only for Liv to make it a victory roll! TWO, and Natty grabs Liv’s hair! Liv elbows free, tags Ruby, and the Squad double shotgun dropkicks Natty! Ruby fires off on Natty, rolls and runs in to forearm smash! Ruby snapmares Natty to then run and tilt-o-whirl, to forearm smashes! Natty whips Ruby away, Liv tags in, the Squad coordinates, LIV BREAKER STO COMBO! Cover, TWO!! But wait, here comes Billie Kay? She’s bandwagon-ing Natty and Tamina now! Ruby tags in and Billie gets catty, so that Natty can roll Ruby up! TWO, and Natty goes after legs! Ruby kicks Natty away, Tamina tags in!
Tamina runs through Ruby to DECK Liv! Ruby ENZIGURIS Tamina, runs, but into Tamina’s scoop, and SWINGING SLAM! Cover, Tamina and Natty win!
Winners: Tamina & Natalya, by pinfall
Billie celebrates with her new friends, who she ironically tried to team with before. But Natty shoves Billie into Tamina’s SUPERKICK! The only two these two need are each other, but will they be going after the Women’s Tag Champions before Naomi & Lana on Raw?
SmackDown shares Sasha Banks’ Daytona 500 experience!
The Boss got to wave the green flag and get things started! Her adrenaline was pumping, and she hasn’t felt that way in a long time. It was an amazing day to partner with Fox and NASCAR, it is such an honor for her.
King Corbin finds Edge backstage.
“You feel this, right?” This feels like the main event of WrestleMania. Corbin also knows Edge made his name on SmackDown. Things have changed, this is Corbin’s kingdom now. Corbin says that the next time Edge sees someone wearing a $10,000 suit and a $39,000 watch, “you bow down.” Wanna see Edge’s timepiece? It’s a phone! It takes pictures, too! He should really try it.
SmackDown presents an all new DING DONG, HELLO~!
Bayley is here, and she welcomes to the second, that is DOS, the second episode of her talk show! And she has two, DOS, huge guests, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax! Ding dong, Bayley will get it! She opens the door and there the champs are! But these two can’t agree on who goes through first so Nia pushes Shayna aside to walk in. But there’s only one seat for guests…? But hey, as the first and former Women’s Tag Champion, Bayley gets how taxing it is to be on all three brands, so she thanks them for being part of her show tonight.
Nia says she’s glad Bayley is having them, and hopes Bayley isn’t still upset that Nia and Shayna took these titles from her. What? No! Bayley is thankful! Them winning those titles helped Bayley get rid of Sasha and find herself. Look at this! She has her own talk show! If you haven’t heard, Bayley might even be taking Ellen’s place. Well the best thing she did is get rid of Sasha. Sasha is so fake and phony. Almost as bad as Bianca “ThE EsT~ oF wWe~!” Is she really stronger than Nia? Or tougher than Shayna? Whoever raised Bianca, they led her wrong. Bianca is bad, but Sasha is worse! She’s acting like she’s the sexiest thing on TV but uh, Nia’s here so…
Sasha thinks she’s the Boss, but Nia and Shayna aren’t going to take any orders from her. They’ll squash her like the little bug she is! Please, please, excuse Reginald as he defends Sasha’s good name. Sasha is like a ’96 Château Lafite, bold and timeless! Nia and Shayna are more like boxed wine. Bayley says if Reggie is going to interrupt, please the door. But he does set the plant back up so that’s nice. Nia asks the “little man” if that is a challenge. Reggie apologizes, but he is just saying Sasha is the greatest in the world. If she were to team with her “sidekick,” Belair, then these two would be former champions.
But speak of the Boss and here she comes! The SmackDown Women’s Champion doesn’t use the door, either. And she tells Reggie to NOT EVER speak for her. As for the champions, whether they like it or not, Sasha IS the Boss, and the title means she makes the rules. So yes, Bianca will choose to challenge her, because the Women’s Division revolves around Sasha! But speaking of, here comes Bianca! Bianca will get to “Shay-Nia” soon enough, but to Reggie, she ain’t so sidekick, side chick or whatever. Sasha, you first. “Girl, uh-uh.” Bianca winning the Women’s Rumble says the EST is the star of the division. No one revolves around her, they just get beat by her.
Reggie steps in first, to say they are all on the same team here. They shouldn’t fight each other. They should fight the others. How about a Six Person Tag? Wait, Bayley doesn’t want to be dragged into this! Nia shouts this should happen NOW! Get a ref!! Bayley’s second episode is going off the rails, but is there going to be such a match after the break?
Six Person Mixed Tag: Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair & Reginald VS Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler & Bayley!
There is, playa! Will the Boss, the EST and Carmella’s sommelier be able to best the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and the Role Model?
Bianca and Shayna start, they tie up, and Shayna wrenches to a hammerlock then headlock. Bianca powers up to throw Shayna off, and then they go again. Bianca waistlocks and SLAMS Shayna down, but Shayna gets up. Shayna elbows free, but Bianca runs her over! Bianca drags Shayna back up, Sasha tags in, and they work together to GlamEST KNEE Shayna down! They point to the WrestleMania sign together and Reggie wants to be part of that, and shows off by handspringing into the ring. They tell him to go back and wait for them to tag him in, but then Nia tags in and RAMS Sasha down!
Nia puts Sasha in the corner, Bayley tags in and she stomps Sasha. Bayley isn’t even dressed to compete, she’s stomping Sasha without shoes on! Bayley clubs Sasha and talks trash as she chokes Sasha on the ropes. The ref counts, Bayley drags Sasha over to tag in Shayna. Shayna drops elbows on Sasha’s leg and then pulls on the foot. Sasha endures, Reggie feels her pain but Sasha kicks back. Shayna SMASHES Sasha’s knee into the mat! Shayna drags Sasha up, Nia tags in, and they mug Sasha, to then feed to a scoop and SLAM! Nia covers, TWO! Nia drags Sasha back up, whips her to a corner, but Sasha gets out and Nia hits buckles!
Sasha kicks back, Bayley runs over but Sasha dumps her out! So Bayley trips Bianca up! Sasha KICKS Bayley away, Nia drags her up but Sasha jawbreakers! Tag to Reggie! But then Reggie gets face to face with Nia and steps back. Reggie wants her to take it easy, but she says he started this. They tie up and Nia doesn’t budge! Nia shoves Reggie down hard, and says she is not some cheap boxed wine! She runs Reggie right over! She throws him around, Reggie tries to drop toehold but Nia stays up. Nia tosses Reggie to a corner, but Reggie dodges and runs, only to get run over again! Nia drags Reggie around, stomps him, and then drops a leg, to miss! Oh no, not her hole!
Reggie and Nia crawl, but Sasha and Bianca trip Shayna up! They hammer Shayna down and Nia is alone. She turns around but catches Reggie’s fancy flip! Nia brags that not tonight, but Bianca and Sasha double dropkick them over! Reggie has a cover, they win!!
Winners: Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair & Reginald, by pinfall
What a turnaround for the smooth-talking sommelier! Will the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions be in trouble going into their gauntlet of challengers?
Backstage interview with Cesaro!
The Swiss Superman is ready for the Six Man Tag match with his Elimination Chamber opponents. But what are his thoughts on Rollins’ comments? Well, Cesaro heard all of that. Cesaro wasn’t patronizing Rollins, he was just trying to show respect. Cesaro hoped to see a new Rollins, because he’s known him for years. He hoped we’d actually get the old Rollins! That moment could’ve been that return, but instead it was just the smug, condescending SOB Rollins was when he left. And Cesaro will keep that attack in mind. But for now, Cesaro looks to the future! Tonight’s Six Man, then the Elimination Chamber, and then taking the Universal Championship from Roman Reigns.
Edge comes by to say hey. Edge doesn’t know what’s gotten into Cesaro but he likes it. That grit, that dirt on the fingernails, Cesaro has that. Cesaro appreciates that. And Cesaro already knows what’s next after Elimination Chamber. Cesaro hopes to see Edge at WrestleMania. Will the Swiss Superman’s confidence carry him through this weekend?
Rey & Dominik Mysterio VS The Alpha Academy!
Father and son team up again, moving past falling short and hoping to rise up together! But will Chad Gable and his star pupil, Otis, be a huge obstacle in their path?
SmackDown returns and The Dirty Dawgs, Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler, have joined commentary while drinking from red Solo cups. Seems they’re here to send a message to all the teams in the SmackDown Tag Division. Otis & Gable make their entrance, the teams sort out, and Dom starts with Gable. Gable gets a waistlock, drags Dom down and rolls him around. Dom gets up but Gable slams him back down! Dom gets up, Gable German Suplexes but Dom lands on his feet to Japanese Arm-Drag then dropkick! Dom kips up and dares Gable to bring it! Gable tags to Otis and Otis runs Dom over! Otis fires up, Rey tags in and shoulders into Otis! Rey springboards to seated senton!
Things speed up, Rey springboards but Otis catches him for a POWERSLAM! Otis drops a SPLASH, but Gable sees Dom coming and warns Otis. Otis CLOBBERS Dom and Dolph starts to feel bad for him. Gable tells Otis to do the ropes, but the ref is counting Gable! Otis SPLASHES, but the ref rings the bell!
Winners: Rey & Dominik Mysterio, by disqualification
Gable doesn’t even realize what happened, he’s just proud of his “greatest student.” The Dirty Dawgs can’t believe how dim Gable and Otis are, but Gable starts saying “this is once in a lifetime” with Rey. Otis is going up top?! The match is over but Otis SPLASHES Rey!! Gable is so proud of Otis, but what has he been teaching the Blue Collar Brawler?!
Edge comes across Daniel Bryan warming up.
Edge has been meaning to, well, thank Bryan. Bryan fighting to get his career back inspired Edge to get moving. Bryan is glad Edge is back. And if Edge wants to thank Bryan, well he knows Edge has a decision coming up. Bryan will make it easier: If Bryan wins the Chamber, and then wins the title, how about Edge chooses him for WrestleMania? Well that’s a dream match right there. One that’s long overdue. These two are in agreement, but will the Road to WrestleMania lead us to the GOAT VS the Rated R Superstar?
SmackDown returns as the Mysterios make their exit.
Dom is helping Rey up because of the devastating damage done to his ribs from Otis. Rey can be heard gasping for air, will he be okay?
Cesaro and Bryan talk backstage.
Kevin walks over and asks if they’re going to talk strategy. Well, they were talking strategy: what to do if they get a Stunner in the middle of the match. But they don’t have to worry about that, Kevin never turns on his friends. Oh, of course! But no, wait. What about that time with the New Day where Kevin was “Big O?” And then Sami Zayn once, twice… Well it is Sami but like, it was a lot of times. And there’s a big name in there somewhere, Bryan can’t remember it. Maybe he should’ve made a list?
Ha ha, Kevin gets it. Especially after last week. But last week was a big fight, Kevin was sure they were going after him first. But tonight, they are a team, and quite frankly, they all want to win this match. So don’t worry about a Stunner tonight. But definitely worry Sunday. Cesaro says at least Kevin’s being honest. But is he?
Reginald serves Carmella wine.
But she is not happy with earlier. Where was he? What took him so long to get her this fine glass of wine? Well Reggie had to make sure it was the perfect temperature and had time to breathe. So that’s what we’re doing? Playing games? No, there’s no games. Do you think she didn’t watch SmackDown!? That’s not how it looks! He was just- Shhhhhhh! SHH! Relax, she’s not mad. She totally understands that he is doing the right thing for Mella’s sake. Because if he doesn’t… Well, let’s just hope it doesn’t get there.
She drinks the wine, and hates it! Is this what he’s serving her? It’s disgusting! She throws the drink in Reggie’s face! Is Mella going to keep Reggie loyal to her? Or simply push him into the proverbial arms of The Boss?
BREAKING NEWS!
After the huge win with help from Reggie, The Boss & The EST have a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships! And it’s happening at ELIMINATION CHAMBER!! Will Nia & Shayna be able to make it through the LegitEST team in order to then face the rest of their growing contender’s list?
WWE celebrates Black History Month.
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate. And if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love. For love comes more naturally to the human heart than it’s opposite.” – Nelson Mandela
Six Man Tag: Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan & Cesaro VS Jey Uso, King Corbin & Sami Zayn!
The Prizefighter, the GOAT, the Swiss Cyborg, the Wolf King, the Great Liberator, and even Roman’s own cousin are all fighting for a title shot in the Elimination Chamber! But with Kevin having hit everyone with a Stunner, and with #MainEventJey having hit Sami with a Superkick earlier tonight, will either of these trios make it through the night? And to raise the stakes just a little more, Edge joins commentary! Will there be a man who stands above the rest before going into such a grueling match this Sunday?
SmackDown returns as Daniel Bryan makes his entrance, followed by Cesaro, and then followed by Kevin. The trios sort out, and Bryan starts with Jey. They tie up, go around, and Jey puts Bryan in a corner to fire off hands! The ref counts, Jey lets off but Bryan turns it around to give kicks and forearms! Bryan tags Cesaro, they double scoop slam Jey, then Cesaro goes after Jey, but Jey gets away to tag Corbin. Corbin and Cesaro circle, tie up, but then Corbin backs off to tag in Sami. Sami and Cesaro circle, approach, and Cesaro gets around. Tag to Bryan, they mug Sami, and Bryan ROCKS Sami with that EuroUpper! And then another one!
Sami gets to a corner, Bryan brings him out to whip, but Sami reverses. Bryan tries to get under but Sami just rams into him! Sami throws more knees into Bryan, then tags Corbin. Corbin drags Bryan up to DECK him with a right hand, then chokes him on the ropes! The ref counts, Corbin lets off, and then drags Bryan up to knee him low. Corbin throws hands, tags in Sami, and Sami argues with Corbin about it. They don’t se Bryan get away to tag Cesaro! Cesaro ROCKS Corbin, BOOTS him, then fires off EuroUppers on Sami! Cesaro whips Sami to a corner, EuroUppers, then goes corner to corner for another EuroUpper! And then the other way, and back again!
Sami flops down, Cesaro dares someone to get in, and now Jey argues with Sami. Sami says Jey and Corbin don’t have his back, and he’s right because they put him back in! Cesaro gets Sami for a SWISS SWING! They go around and around and around, for almost 20 counts! Cesaro then catapults Sami into the corner! Corbin tags in, but Cesaro trips him up! Corbin goes for a swing, but it’s not so easy. Cesaro stomps Corbin to get him going again! Cesaro gets a bit dizzy and they crasy into ropes! Fans are fired up on their screens as SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns once more, and Cesaro has Corbin back in the swing! They’ve gone for at least 15! Cesaro then steps through, but Corbin scrambles! Jey tags in, Cesaro DECKS him, then Cesaro EuroUppers Corbin! Jey drags Cesaro out to whip him over commentary!! Oh, and it turns out Paul Heyman has joined commentary since the last commercial. Jey puts Cesaro back in, then basement dropkicks him in the corner! Tag to Sami and they mug Cesaro. Sami digs his knees into Cesaro while choking him on ropes. Sami lets off to taunt Bryan and Kevin, then he throws hands on Cesaro. Sami throws more hands, then tags Corbin.
Corbin brings Cesaro around to back suplex high and hard! Corbin grinds Cesaro’s arm then rams in a knee! Corbin whips Cesaro corner to corner hard, and Cesaro falls to his knees from hitting buckles. Corbin stomps Cesaro down, throws hands, but the ref backs him off. Corbin argues with the ref, Sami gets a cheap shot in, then Jey tags in. Corbin drags Cesaro around, Jey stomps Cesaro, then Jey throws hands. Cesaro counter punches but Jey keeps him from the corner with more haymakers! Jey whips Cesaro corner to corner hard, chest first! Heyman again refuses to answer a question about “What if Jey wins the Elimination Chamber?”
Jey reels Cesaro in to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Jey clamps on with a chinlock and thrashes around. Cesaro endures, fights up, but Jey knees low. Jey sucker punches Kevin, and the ref is busy with Kevin so that Jey and his team can mug Cesaro! Tag to Corbin, he throws hands on Cesaro, then whips him corner to corner. Corbin runs in but Cesaro dodges to SPRINGBOARD UPPERCUT! Both men are down and crawl for their corners, hot tags to Sami and Bryan! Bryan dodges Sami to dropkick Jey and then throw hands on Sami! Bryan whips but Sami reverses, only for Bryan to go up and over. Bryan dodges Sami to hit a leaping lariat!
Bryan fires up in a corner, runs corner to corner and dropkicks Sami! Then fires off YES Kicks! The ref counts, Bryan stops at 4, then hoists Sami up top. Bryan climbs up to SUPER STEINER! Cover, but Jey breaks it! Jey superkicks at Kevin but Kevin blocks to SUPERKICK him first! Kevin aims from the apron, CANNONBALL! Bryan YES Kicks away on Sami then- No, Sami ducks the buzzsaw to roll him up! TWO, into a HUGE BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, but Cesaro breaks it! Corbin drags Cesaro up, throws him out, then storms out after him. Kevin comes around, Sami and Bryan stand up and Sami goes to the corner. Kevin SUPERKICKS Corbin off Cesaro while Sami climbs up.
Bryan intercepts Sami at the top, climbs up to join him, and SUPER BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES him! To an omoplata, to the YES LOCK!! Sami is caught, eh taps, Bryan’s team wins!!
Winners: Daniel Bryan, Cesaro & Kevin Owens, by submission
Edge is very impressed by all these superstars, but especially that right there. Corbin slides in behind Bryan, waits for him to turn around, and hits him with END OF DAYS! Kevin gives Corbin a STUNNER! Sami gives Kevin a HALF ‘N’ HALF! Cesaro POP-UP EUROUPPERS Sami! Jey SUPERKICKS Cesaro! But Edge SPEARS Jey!! The Ultimate Opportunist turns around, into a SPEAR from Roman!! Just when Edge thought he was sending a message to Roman, Roman responds in kind! Roman holds up his Universal Championship, has his stacked deck ensured he will still have it for WrestleMania?
My Thoughts:
A great go-home for SmackDown, and just great overall. I knew Apollo’s Heel turn would be through snapping, but wow, I didn’t see it going this way, and I mean that in a good way. That was very strong intensity from him, and having him try and injure Big E was next level. Bringing up his ancestry might even be a way to add to his character, borderline a gimmick, but an Apollo that is high on himself is definitely the way to go for his Heel run. I’m sure kayfabe Big E will come back in time for Fastlane for what will be called “one last match” with Apollo, but for that reason, Apollo might win and act like he’s never going to give Big E his rematch, only for Big E to force him into it.
Rollins’ promo being right as Big E exits was a good use of time and a good segue, given Rollins’ focus of supposed betrayal. He is definitely foreshadowing his feud with Cesaro, and that is all the more reason I want to see Cesaro make it to the match with Roman: Rollins can screw Cesaro over, feud takes us through to Fastlane. Another Heel turn I didn’t see coming was Otis’. At least, that has to be what it was, right? The Mysterios aren’t ever going Heel, but even the solidly Heel Ziggler & Roode were confused by what we saw. I do feel that since there isn’t some kind of break-up with Gable & Otis, having them be Heels could work out for them. Otis has size and strength, and we’ve seen him angry against Ziggler & Roode in the past, maybe that is all used while he’s Heel to rack up some wins.
We got a pretty good tag match out of Riott Squad VS Natalya & Tamina, but it ended up also only being Billie trying to stick it to the Squad. She kinda does, and that’s why Natty & Tamina win, but then Billie feels instant karma because Tamina & Natty don’t care about her. The developments through Ding Dong, Hello were all very interesting. Reggie stepping in on Sasha’s behalf, and how Mella gets mad at him later, are all signs that he is definitely ditching her. The Six Person Tag win also helps give us a kayfabe reason for adding the Women’s Tag Championships to the PPV to replace the Raw Women’s Championship match since Lacey Evans is actually pregnant.
They still could’ve had Asuka call for an Open Challenge, aka default to Charlotte, but I suppose this just gets something from the SmackDown side out of the way. I’m pretty sure Nia & Shayna win because they have matches with Naomi & Lana and now Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez on their schedule, and as the strongest Heel team right now, Nia & Shayna are definitely facing the Face teams. And again, the best stuff was from the Universal title story. Edge turned the conversation on Roman, he got interactions with all the Elimination Chamber contenders, and even got to give a Spear and take a Spear.
The Six Man Tag was a great match, the interaction of those six was great, and with Roman standing tall even over Edge, it keeps the math muddied so it’s anyone’s game as far as the Chamber goes. Again, I’m really hoping it’s Cesaro that makes it to the end. His story with Rollins might screw him over, but winning a Chamber match and having a Universal Championship match would mean so much to his career and power rankings. And as I said before, even if Cesaro doesn’t make it to WrestleMania, he can definitely build up to be the star he’s always deserved to be by SummerSlam.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Who will define the future of the WWE?
For the first time in his career, CM Punk main events WrestleMania, in a Triple Threat with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, for the veritable soul of WWE! But will the Wise Man being in his corner help CM Punk win his first WrestleMania main event?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther VS Jey Uso; Jey wins and becomes the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
- WWE World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders VS The New Day; New Day wins and become the new WWE World Tag Team Champions.
- Jade Cargill VS Naomi; Jade wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Jacob Fatu; Fatu wins and becomes the new WWE United States Champion.
Rey MysterioRey Fenix VS El Grande Americano; Grande wins.- WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton VS Charlotte Flair; Tiffany wins and retains the title.
- Triple Threat: CM Punk w/ Paul Heyman VS Seth Rollins VS Roman Reigns; Rollins wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Countdown Show!
Join Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Wade Barrett & Big E in discussing, analyzing, and predicting all the action set for the first night of WrestleMania’s Las Vegas weekend!
Rey Mysterio speaks.
“This is lucha libre. Born int he streets of Mexico, perfected in the ring. Masked warriors, high flying chaos, pure adrenaline. For nearly a century, lucha libre has redefined wrestling. A cultural force inspiring generations. And now the whole world is watching AAA and WWE. Taking lucha libre higher, faster, farther, together. The future flies here.” WORLDS COLLIDE: WWE, NXT & AAA!
AAA executives and various luchadores join the panel!
Michael Cole is honored to have Rey Mysterio, the LWO, Legado Del Fantasma, Andrade, Rey Fenix, Penta, Stephanie Vaquer and AAA’s El Hijo del Vikingo here, as well as representatives of the AAA lucha libre company, as WWE is now officially making an acquisition deal with Mexico based company, Fillip. So joining us are AAA CEO & GM Dorian Pena, AAA President Marisela Pena, Fillip co-founder, Alberto Fasja Cohen, and WWE’s HHH. To start with Dorian, what does this mean to AAA given they’ve created some of the best talent over the last 30 years? Dorian says it is a huge honor because it is the beginning of a new chapter for wrestling.
For three decades, Dorian’s uncle, Antonio Pena, founder of AAA, as well as Dorian’s late father and the vision of his mother, Marisela, they’ve kept this tradition going for 33 years. To be finally here with all this talent, they feel so very proud. The fans cheer for “LUCHA! LUCHA!” Cole asks now from a business standpoint, what does this mean? Cohen says the opportunity was there, they took it, and it has really been years in the making. This partnership is something he’s wanted for a long time. To have the support of the Orland family, it will be an amazing thing for years to come. Cole is excited because some of the top wrestlers on the planet will finally be seen globally.
Now, to HHH, it was perhaps a decade ago that HHH had the idea of bringing under all these groups under on umbrella. When will we get to witness all this? HHH says he’ll get to that in a second. Before any of that, he just wants to take Ms. Marisela, as well as Dorian and Alberto. He has nothing but respect for what they created, and nothing but respect for lucha libre. Some of the greatest stars have come out of AAA, have been in the WWE, have been seen around the world. The impact of lucha libre, especially the cultural, resonates through generations. It cannot be understated, and WWE looks to further that tradition for the sake of everyone who loves it.
HHH promises that WWE will take that to a new level. There was even an article in the LA Times that spoke to the power and popularity of lucha libre. With that in mind, HHH remembers back to 30 years ago, sitting in his apartment with Brian Pillman Sr. and others, watching the very first Worlds Collide take place. So it is HHH’s honor to announce that 30 years later, live from The Forum in LA, June 7th, Worlds Collide will take place again! The fans love that news! And if you don’t think that is exciting, then look no further to who is at this desk here today. The greatest of all time, Rey Mysterio!
The fans chant “6 1 9! 6 1 9!” and Rey appreciates that. HHH brings up the unbelievable Rey Fenix, the full LWO, as well as Penta, Dragon Lee, Santos Escobar and the Garzas. Then of course one of the most spectacular luchadores of all time, Andrade Almas, and THE NXT Women’s Champion, Stephanie Vaquer. And now, combine that with the current AAA talent like the one and only Vikingo, it is as Rey said in that video. This show is going to be incredible, because starting now, the future flies here!
Jackie Redmond interviews Rey Mysterio.
Jackie is honored to have the #GLOAT, Greatest Luchador of All Time, and she can’t imagine an announcement like this without him. She thanks him for being here, especially after what we saw last nigh ton SmackDown. How is he feeling? He wishes he could say he’s feeling great. Spiritually, he is. But physically, it is unfortunate he suffered an injury at the hands of American Made. He is no longer cleared to compete. So he can’t face El Grande Americano tonight? No, not with the clearance. But he has a substitute! Lucha will still be put on the map tonight, because Rey Mysterio nominates Rey Fenix! The fans fire up as now the Immortal Firebird gets to have his WrestleMania debut!
Jackie congratulates Fenix on this moment, but also asks Rey Mysterio to think back to when he was a young man of 14 starting on his journey. What would 14 year old Rey would say? Rey got choked up hearing this news. Thinking back to skinny little 14 year old Rey Rey, he had so many things in his way, no one believed he could be a wrestler. But when he finally made his way at about 17, there is one man who encouraged him, and that was Konnan. The fans have a mixed reaction to that name, but Rey says Konnan brought Rey to the founder of AAA, and that was 1992. Now it is full circle as WWE and AAA are working as one.
If you’d told Rey that in 1992, that’s crazy, let alone Rey being in the WWE himself. So this is such a great time for lucha libre, for wrestling, and for the fans that make this possible. He can’t even stop there! His first PPV was in 1994, Worlds Collide. So to be part of that again here in 2025 is unbelievable. Jackie thanks Rey for his time, and wishes him well. But then, will Fenix avenge the King of Lucha against the would-be greatest, El Grande Americano?
Backstage interview with the New Day.
Byron Saxton is with Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston ahead of their WWE World Tag Team Championship match with the War Raiders. Byron says he still has respect for The New Day and what they’ve accomplished, but facts are facts. It has been over four YEARS since they’ve held tag team gold, and they’ve never won at WrestleMania. If they lose tonight, what does that do to the stock of New Day? Woods says Byron probably thinks because he’s won his fantasy football league three years running, he can be a head coach in the NFL? NO. This is the greatest tag team to ever exist, TWELVE reigns, and now they’re gonna make it lucky 13!
Woods vows that New Day will win big in Vegas and walk out the champions! Kofi says how dare Byron bring this negativity on their auras. Does Byron know what they do when they come to Vegas for the tag titles? Y’know what happened the last time? Facts are facts, they WON, and celebrated on The Strip! So instead of casting all this negative energy, take that energy and use it to appreciate the greatness that stands before him! Also, take this cheap ass suit, and his cheap ass questions, and like everyone else, drop down before them, raise your hands to the heavens, and THANK GOD for the New Day!
New Day storms off, talking trash more, and Byron thanks God that the interview is over. But will Woods & Kofi end the reign of Erik & Ivar? Or will they run into Ragnarök once more?
An incident has occurred backstage!
Bayley is down! Lyra Valkyria, security, and Adam Pearce all check with her. Bayley says it is her shoulder, and then Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez mockingly ask what happened. Lyra assumes it was them, Pearce asks if it was them, and Liv denies it. They are just now arriving! But guess Bayley won’t be competing tomorrow? That’s fine, they’ll take a forfeit win. No, there WILL be a match tomorrow, so get your minds right. Oh, what? They’ll have a 2v1 now? They’ll take that. Lyra says she can go for that. Pearce says no, she can’t fight this alone. But she has 24 hours to find a new partner. Lyra is stunned, but can the Morrigan turn her fortunes around?
Jelly Roll sings God Bless America.
Every legendary story has heroes… and villains.
HHH says, “These days, it can be hard to tell which is which. You think by now you’d know the whole story. This is just the beginning. All the history, all the legends. This time, right here, it’s the realest it’s ever been ever. Look around. We’re everywhere. Vegas is about to find out how real this s*it can get. You know what I like about legendary stories? Sometimes, they’re true. So tonight, who’s it gonna be? Heroes? Or villains?”
Triple H is in the ring!
The CEO, the Hall of Famer, the Game, is here and the fans cheer him on. HHH has a mic to say, “It is my distinct honor to welcome you to Las Vegas, where for the first time ever, right here, right now, all of you are being seen by the entire globe, live, now! So with that said, WELCOME TO WRESTLEMANIA!” The pyro goes off on the massive WWE Casino stage! But what fireworks will we see in the ring here tonight?
Salvatore Ganacci is here.
He isn’t just a world renowned artist and producer, but he’s repping for both Fatal Fury AND Main Event Jey Uso!
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther VS Jey Uso!
Der Ring General has certain been the villain of this story, looking down on Main Event Jey Uso, then absolutely brutalizing his brother, Jimmy, in front of Jey and the world. Jey has the people on his side, and even makes his entrance with the Las Vegas Raiders cheerleaders, aka the Raiderettes. Jey wears a brand new vest to show he IS the main event, no matter where he goes, but will he soon be the champion? Or will Gunther be like Thanos and make his victory inevitable?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Jey can YEET Gunther once and for all!
The bell rings and the fans fire up as Jey and Gunther slowly circle. They stare down, the fans fire up more, and then the two circle a bit more. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and they go around. Gunther puts Jey on the ropes, then in the corner. The ref counts, Gunther and Jey clinch, but then Gunther CHOPS! Jey DECKS Gunther! The fans fire up as Gunther bails out! Gunther sees what he’s really dealing with this time, and the fans fire up behind Jey. Gunther slowly steps back inside, circles with Jey again, and the two tie up. Gunther headlocks for the takeover, and he grinds Jey down. Jey endures, keeps his shoulders up, and fights to his feet.
Jey powers up and out, but Gunther runs him over! Jey gets up to run Gunther over! Gunther gets up to CHOP! Jey staggers but ENZIGIRIS! Gunther bails out again, Jey tells him to get back in here. Gunther paces around the outside, then steps back inside. The fans “YEET! YEET! YEET!” as Jey and Gunther reset. They tie up, and Gunther KNEES low! Gunther then UPPERCUTS, and whips Jey to the corner. Gunther runs up but Jey dodges! Jey scoops but falls over under Gunther’s weight! Gunther covers, TWO! Gunther stays focused as he looms over Jey. Gunther puts Jey on the ropes to CLUB him in the chest!
The ref counts, Gunther lets Jey off the ropes to whip him across the way. Jey ducks ‘n’ dodges, scoops and SLAMS! The fans fire up again as Gunther flounders. Jey runs up to GAMANGIRI! Jey then hurries up top, but Gunther CHOPS Jey off the corner! The ring count now starts on Jey and Gunther soaks up the heat. Jey sits up at 5 of 10, drags himself up, and he rolls in at 7. Gunther stomps Jey down, drags him back up, and UPPERCUTS him back down! Gunther paces around Jey, stands him up, and CHOPS! Gunther CHOPS Jey again, and CHOPS again! Gunther whips Jey corner to corner, runs up and CHOPS again!
Jey sputters, Gunther soaks up the heat, and then Gunther whips the other way. Jey comes back to SPEAR! Cover, TWO! Gunther survives but Jey has evened things up! Both men are down and the fans fire up again. Jey throws hands, but Gunther pushes him back. Jey throws hands, but the ref keeps Jey from going after Gunther in the corner. Gunther uses that to CHOP! Gunther drags Jey up, but Jey fireman’s carries! SAMOAN DROP! The fans fire up as Jey goes up top. Gunther CHOPS Jey first! Gunther climbs up after Jey, for a SUPERPLEX! Jey rises up, but Gunther SHOTGUNS him down! Gunther drags Jey up, and POWERBOMBS! High stack, TWO!
Jey survives and Gunther grows frustrated. Gunther looms over Jey, shakes his head, and then drags Jey back up. Gunther talks trash, then SLAPS Jey down! Gunther hauls Jey up again, but Jey RANAS free! Then SPEARS!! Jey hurries up the corner, USO SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives again and Jey is beside himself! Gunther bails out, Jey crawls to the ropes, and Gunther grabs the belt? Gunther wants to just leave?! The fans boo and Jey protests but the ref keeps him back. Jey builds speed and DIVES but into a BELT SHOT! The ref missed all that as he avoided getting hit! Gunther goes up, GUNTHER SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!?!?
The fans are thunderous as Jey survives, but Gunther rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! SLEEPER!! Jey is caught but the fans rally as hard as they can! Jey crawls, reaches out, but Gunther squeezes as tight as he can! Jey reaches out, Gunther grabs that arm and uses it to turn Jey away! Jey still fights around, reaches out with a foot, but Gunther shifts to a BULLY CHOKE! Jey still has the ROPEBREAK! Gunther lets go in frustration but the fans rally even harder. Gunther tells Jey to give up, because it isn’t happening! Gunther KNEES Jey into the corner again and again, then CHOPS! Gunther paces while the fans boo.
Jey rises up, and he eggs Gunther on! Gunther CHOPS Jey, and then Gunther CHOPS him again! Gunther CLUBS Jey down, then paces. Jey UPPERCUTS Gunther! Gunther wrenches, CHOPS, then CHOPS him down! Gunther holds onto the wristlock, soaks up the heat, and then drags Jey back up. Gunther scuffs Jey, taunts him, but Jey stands to CHOP Gunther! Gunther CHOPS Jey! Jey HEADBUTTS Gunther! Gunther CHOPS! Jey ROCKS! Gunther ROCKS! Repeat! The fans fire up as the shots keep going back and forth! Gunther LARIATS but Jey stays up! Jey LARIATS but Gunther stays up! Now LARIATS go back and forth!
Jey UPPERCUTS, but Gunther BOOTS! Jey LARIATS and down goes Gunther! The fans fire up again as both men rise. Jey nods, but Gunther clamps on the SLEEPER!! Jey slips around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Gunther flounders and Jey grits his teeth. Both men go to the corners and rise again. They both run in, and Gunther’s SHOTGUN hits first! Gunther reels Jey in, but Jey slips right out of the bomb, to POWERBOMB GUNTHER! The fans fire up and Jey aims, to SUPERKICK! Gunther wobbles, drops to his knees, and Jey aims from the corner! Gunther rises, into a SUPERKICK! And a SPEAR!! Jey hurries to climb back up!
The fans are thunderous as Jey aims, USO SPLASH!! But he bounces off the cover, so he just goes right back up! USO SPLASH!! Another roll, and another climb! Vegas is electric as Jey hits a THIRD USO SPLASH!!! Gunther flounders around but Jey keeps his eyes locked on target! Jey drags Gunther into a SLEEPER!!! Jey puts on the body scissors, GUNTHER TAPS!!! JEY WINS!!!
Winner: Jey Uso, by submission (NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion)
Las Vegas YEETS as hard as they’ve ever YEET’D before! Jey not only avenges Jimmy, he not only dethrones Gunther, but he does it with a submission! And speaking of Jimmy, he is here to celebrate with his brother! This is now the YEET Era, long may Jey reign!
WWE World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders VS The New Day!
Erik & Ivar took these titles back in the cold of December, but they have been keeping the fires burning ever since. Meanwhile, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods were so cold to Big E, and have been nothing but radioactive ever since. What will be the fallout of this war between world class tag teams?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and it’s time to see who rocks and who sucks!
The teams sort out and then New Day just attacks! Kofi CLOBBERS Ivar, then he and Woods mug Erik! Erik ROCKS Woods, grabs Kofi, and Woods ROCKS- Well, no, Erik just shrugs that forearm off! Erik then THROWS Kofi at Woods! Tag to Ivar, he and Erik are on the apron, and Erik THROWS Ivar at the New Day! The fans fire up, and Ivar lines up another shot. BASEMENT CROSSBODY against the apron! Ivar puts Woods in, tags Erik, then Ivar climbs. Erik TOSSES Woods for Ivar’s FLYING ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Woods survives being squashed again and again, but Erik waits on Woods. Erik runs up, but Kofi saves Woods!
The fans fire up as Erik builds speed, but Woods UPPERCUTS him! Woods fires hands, then he throws Erik into barriers! Then Woods puts Erik in the ring, tags Kofi, and Woods puts Erik through the ropes. Kofi goes up to DRAPING SENTON onto the apron! Erik flops to the floor but Kofi puts him back in the ring. Kofi covers, TWO! Kofi rains down fists, then he stomps away on Erik. The fans boo the New Day, and Erik fires body shots! Kofi fires back, mule kicks, then FAMOUSERS! Cover, TWO! Kofi is frustrated but he stays between Erik and Ivar. Kofi puts Erik back in the ropes, KNEE LIFTS, then tags Woods.
Woods goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Erik down! Cover, TWO! Woods taunts Ivar, soaks up the heat, and he does a Fargo Strut! The fans “WOO~!” and boo, but then Erik CHOPS! Woods CHOPS! Erik CHOPS! Woods ROCKS Erik, tags Kofi, and they double whip Erik to a corner. Woods sets up, Kofi runs in, POETRY- NO, Erik catches Kofi to SLAM him onto Woods! The fans rally while Erik crawls, hot tag to Ivar! The fans fire up as the War Beard BACKDROPS Kofi! And then scoops him for a SIDEWALK SLAM, and a SPLASH! Ivar fires up, the fans rally behind him, and he runs at the corner. Kofi dodges, comes back, but into a SEATED SENTON!
Woods runs in, Ivar cartwheels to dodge, then LARIAT! The fans fire up with “WAR! WAR! WAR!” Ivar reels Kofi in, underhooks, but Kofi fights the lift! Kofi then HEEL KICKS and Ivar drops to his knees! Tag to Woods, New Day double whip, but Ivar breaks the double lariat! Ivar handsprings to DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up and Ivar has a wild look in his eyes! Ivar climbs, but Woods YANKS him down! Ivar hits buckles, Woods hits the HONOR ROLL! Tag to Kofi and New Day mugs Ivar! Woods goes up, Kofi brings Ivar into position, but Erik BLASTS Woods! Erik has Kofi but Kofi arm-drags free! TROUBLE IN PARADISE!
Ivar stands, Kofi is after him, but Kofi pushes him away. Kofi swing kicks in the corner! Kofi climbs, but Ivar gets under the jump! LEG LARIAT! The fans fire up as Ivar climbs again! DOOMSAULT!! Cover, LIMIT BREAKER ELBOW breaks it!! Kofi covers Ivar now, TWO!! Ivar survives that sudden turnaround and the fans rally up. “NEW! DAY SUCKS! NEW! DAY SUCKS!” Woods tells them to shut up! Woods tags in, runs up, but ERik tags in! Erik ROCKS Woods, Woods ROCKS Erik, repeat! The fans rally up as the shots go back and forth, then Erik ROCKS Woods! Erik rolling- MULE KICK from Woods!
Woods FRONT KICKS, then HONOR- NO, Erik catches him for the NELSON KNEE STRIKE! Then an ACE TEN MAOU! Ivar is in, he feeds Woods to Erik, but Kofi saves Woods from Thor’s Hammer! Erik TOSSES Kofi, then pops Woods up! Ivar runs, but Kofi trips Ivar in the ropes! Woods CLAWS Erik’s eyes! Woods BOOTS Erik down, then tags Kofi back in! Kofi tags Woods back in, then they get Ivar up! DAYBREAK!! Cover, Kofi holds Ivar’s feet down! NEW DAY WINS!!
Winners: The New Day, by pinfall (NEW WWE World Tag Team Champions)
Kofi & Woods snatch the belts and literally run away with them, knowing they stole this match! But by hook or by crook, New Day are once again W, W, E, World, Tag, Team, CHAMPIONS~! Will lucky number 13 be the best, or rather worst, reign ever?
Jade Cargill VS Naomi!
The Big 3 looked ready to take over the WWE, but in the shadows, a bitter paranoia grew, and it drove The Glow into taking a dark turn. She tried to end The Storm, but The Storm has come back with a vengeance! Will Jade leave Naomi far more than just Jaded tonight? Or will everyone learn to #ProceedWithCaution around Naomi?
As part of her entrance, Naomi rips her way through caution tape along with a new theme song. As for Jade, she gets Jim Cantore to report on the storm that’s hit Las Vegas! The bell rings and the two tie up, for Jade to SLAM Naomi down and rain down fists! Jade whips Naomi to a corner, stomps away on her, but the ref counts. Jade UPPERCUTS Naomi, TOSSES her across the way, and the fans rally up. Jade runs in and RAMS Naomi! And RAMS her! And RAMS her again! Jade stops as the ref counts, then she storms up on Naomi to hoist her up! Jade THROWS Naomi to another corner, but Naomi slips out to the apron.
Naomi ROCKS Jade, climbs up, but Jade TOSSES Naomi off the corner! Naomi flounders out of the ring, Jade pursues, but Naomi kicks low. Naoim ROCKS Jade, whips her, but Jade reverses and Naomi hits barriers hard! Jade storms back up on Naomi, drags her to her feet, and puts her back in the ring. But Naomi bails out the side again. Jade grabs at Naomi through the ropes, but Naomi CLAWS Jade’s eyes! Jade runs up, Naomi ducks and ROUNDHOUSES! Jade falls, Naomi drags her to the apron, and Naomi DRAPING FACEBUSTERS to the floor! The fans are torn but Naomi leaves Jade behind on the outside.
Naomi soaks up cheers and jeers but Jade is up at 5 of 10. Naomi DROPKICKS her back down! Naomi goes out, stalks Jade, and she SMACKS Jade off the steps! Then Naomi goes up to the apron, BLOCKBUSTER to the floor! Naomi drags Jade up again, puts her in the ring, and then stalks Jade. Jade sits up, but into a SPIKE HEADSCISSOR! Cover, TWO! Jade stays in this and Naomi is frustrated, but she talks trash on Jade. Naomi throws down hands, then fires a flurry of forearms! The fans rally up for Jade but Naomi sits her up, to KICK her back down! Naomi soaks up more cheers and jeers, then she drops a leg! Cover, TWO!
Naomi stays on Jade with a headlock, and even traps an arm for a unique clutch combination. The fans rally, Jade fights up, and Jade fires body shots! Jade lifts, Naomi slips free and CHOP BLOCKS! Naomi runs, but into a scoop! And BACKBREAKER! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Jade rises and she rallies on Naomi, to then FLAPJACK and SUPERKICK! Naomi ends up in a corner, Jade runs up and ELBOWS her! Jade whips corner to corner, runs in, but Naomi BOOTS her! Naomi goes up, leaps, but Jade catches her into a suplex, and JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO! Naomi survives but Jade isn’t done with her!
Jade drags Naomi up, fireman’s carries, but Naomi slips free and ROUNDHOUSES! Jade rebounds to BOOT Naomi down! Jade fires up and the fans are with her! Jade drags Naomi up and has the chicken wings! But Naomi hooks the ropes with a leg! Jade lets go at 4, then runs corner to corner, but Naomi ELBOWS her! Jade comes back again, but Naomi goes up. Naomi leaps, but Jade catches her again! FALL AWAY SLAM! And a kip up! The fans fire up for Jade and she takes a bow. Jade steps on Naomi, goes up the corner, but Naomi gets up to ROUNDHOUSE! Naomi climbs up after Jade now, goes to the very top, and wheelbarrow SUPER BULLDOGS!
Naomi drags Jade into the drop zone, goes up, SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO!! Jade survives and the fans fire up again! Naomi is furious and she shouts at Jade. Jade eggs Naomi on, and Naomi SUPERKICKS her down! And then SUPERKICKS her again! Jade blocks the third, spins Naomi, JAD- NO, Naomi victory rolls it, TWO! But Naomi hooks Jade’s arms, RINGS OF SATURN!! Jade endures, fights around, rolls around, but Naomi rolls through! Only for Jade to fireman’s carry! The fans fire up and Jade goes for the F- NO, Naomi lands out of the F5! Jade ducks a roundhouse to Electric Chair Lift! And then POWERBOMB!?!
Jade then hooks Naomi up for JADED!!! Cover, Jade wins!
Winner: Jade Cargill, by pinfall
Jade proves she’s a superhero because justice was just served! But will the storm roll on until she strikes gold?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Jacob Fatu!
The Mega Star has had his run-ins with the rogue bloodline, but it is the Samoan Werewolf that has been hunting him and this title. Knight took out the pack when he ambushed Tama Tonga and then got Braun Strowman to help with Solo Sikoa, so now it comes down to just him and Jacob. Will Knight still reign like a king? Or will Jacob dog walk him, yadada mean?!
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see whose game it is!
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Knight and Jacob circle, then Jacob swings! Knight dodges to ROCK Jacob, but Jacob comes back !Knight dodges, ROCKS Jacob again, then puts Jacob int he corner! Knight fires hands, Jacob shoves him away, but Knight RAMS into Jacob. Knight whips, Jacob reverses, but Knight dodges. JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Knight kicks and B F- NO! Jacob handstands out of it! The fans fire up while Knight is shocked. Jacob and Knight circle, Knight dodges to throw hands, but Jacob whips. Knight ELBOWS Jacob away, runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but runs into the POP-UP SAMOAN DROP!
Jacob geeks out and the fans fire up! Jacob runs and CLOBBERS Knight! Jacob stomps Knight, drops a HEADBUTT, then stalks Knight to the apron. Jacob drags Knight up, but Knight RAMS him and slingshot sunset flips! Jacob stays up, breaks free, but Knight avoids the hip drop! Knight hoists Jacob up, but Jacob CROSSBODY COUNTERS! Cover, TWO! Jacob stays calm as he stalks Knight again. Jacob stomps Knight, drags him up, and then suplexes to hang Knight out to dry! Knight flops down, sputters and coughs, and Jacob grins. Jacob stalks Knight again, then whips him to ropes. Knight ducks ‘n’ dodges to dropkick the legs out!
Knight runs and DROPKICKS again! Jacob tumbles outside, and Knight runs to WRECK Jacob with a dropkick! Knight hobbles over, brings Jacob up and into the ring, then he goes up the corner. Jacob stands, Knight leaps, but into a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Jacob stalks him again. Jacob runs and SENTONS onto knees! Knight saves himself but both men are down. The fans rally, Jacob rises, and Jacob storms up on Knight. Jacob whips knight, pops him up, but Knight fights the fireman’s carry! Knight then hits a CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Both men are down and the fans fire up again!
Both men go to corners, the fans rally, and Jacob runs in! Knight dodges and Jacob hits POST! Knight fires off, stomps a mudhole, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” The ref counts, Knight runs corner to corner and back again, KNEE WASH! Jacob flounders along the ropes, but Knight POSTS him! And POSTS him again! Knight runs, and he LARIATS Jacob inside-out! Knight goes up, and he spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” FLYING ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Jacob stays in this but Knight stays focused. Jacob is up, kicks low and mule kicks Knight down! Jacob grins while Knight sputters, and Jacob goes to a corner.
Jacob goes up, up, but Knight trips him up! No Best Moonsault Ever just yet, and Knight climbs up after Jacob. But Jacob ELBOWS Knight away! Jacob adjusts, but Knight goes right up after him! SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Jacob survives and Knight is growing frustrated. Knight brings Jacob back up, the fans rally, and B F- NO! Jacob denies Knight again, and SUPERKICKS! Then Jacob runs to HIP ATTACK! And then HIP ATTACK! Jacob is having fun now as he runs and HIP ATTACKS again!! Jacob goes up, up, and SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives and the fans fire up!
The fans rally between Knight and Jacob as Jacob stands again. Jacob HEADBUTTS Knight, then HEADBUTTS again! And again! Knight sits up but Jacob HEADBUTTS again! Knight sputters, Jacob goes to the corner, and Jacob goes up, up, and BEST MOONSAULT- B F T!??! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Knight is absolutely at a loss for words, and that’s saying something! Vegas is erupting as Knight refocuses. Knight goes up the corner, but Jacob grabs him first! Knight fires hands, but Jacob SUPERKICKS the legs out! Knight lands on the top buckle, and Jacob goes up to SENTON!? Jacob them climbs back up, and he fireman’s carries! SUPER SAMOAN DROP!!
The fans are going nuts as Jacob goes right back up! BEST MOONSAULT EVER!!! But he isn’t done! ANOTHER BEST MOONSAULT EVER!!! Cover, JACOB WINS!
Winner: Jacob Fatu, by pinfall (NEW WWE United States Champion)
Haku is here to celebrate with the Samoan Werewolf! Jacob’s first WrestleMania, his first singles title, and he brings glory back to the family! Will this just be the first of many?
Rey Fenix VS El Grande Americano!
As stated earlier today, an unfortunate injury has now sidelined Rey Mysterio, so he will miss his WrestleMania moment. However, he isn’t the only one who wants after this supposed lucha legend. Is it Chad Gable? Is it really a luchador who history chose to bury? Will it matter when the Immortal Firebird burns him down and avenges the King of Lucha? Or will the future of lucha soon be American made?
Grande insults Vikingo at ringside, then pushes him! Vikingo GAMANGIRIS in return! Grande staggers into the ring, complains about Vikingo, but the bell rings! SOMERSUALT RANA! Cover, TWO! Grandoe sweeps and covers, TWO! Grande baits Fenix into a roll-up, TWO! The two stand off and the fans fire up. Grande and Fenix circle, feel things out, and knuckle lock. They go shoulder to shoulder but then Fenix HEADBUTTS! Fenix jumps and MONKEY FLIPS! It is a double cover, ONE as the hands come up! ONE as the other hands come up! TWO as both men bridge! The fans fire up as both men stand and go to a corner.
Fenix kicks Grande, but Grande jumps up the corner! Fenix jumps up to KICK and SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO! Fenix brings Grande up to fireman’s carry, but Grande slips free. Grande shoves Fenix, Fenix BOOTS him back, then Fenix goes up, up and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Fenix goes up the corner, and he SUPER CROSSBODIES! Direct hit but maybe a little double-edged. Fenix still rises and shouts AMINO~! The fans cheer him on, but the ring count is climbing. Fenix puts Grande in at 5, then aims from a corner. Fenix springboards, Grande dodges and waistlocks! GERMAN SUPLEX! “UH GRACIAS~!”
The fans boo but Grande clamps onto Fenix and rains down fists! Grande whips Fenix out of the ring, then soaks up the heat. Fenix RAMS into Grande, RAMS him again, then slingshots, but into a NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Grande drags Fenix up, puts him on the top rope, and then climbs up. Fenix fires body shots, then HEADBUTTS! Fenix CHOPS Grande down, then he rises up. Fenix FLYING ARM-DRAGS, then DOUBLE STOMPS! Grable flounders away but Fenix runs up! Fenix kicks, mule kicks, but Grande ducks the buzzsaw, only for the HEEL KICK to hit! The fans fire up as Fenix brings Grande up.
Grande throat chops Fenix! Grande whips, but Fenix tiger feints and HEEL KICKS! Grande ends up in a corner, and the fans fire up for Fenix. Fenix runs corner to corner, but Grande OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES him into the corner! Fenix flounders, Grande crawls to the corner, and Grande climbs up. The fans taunt him by chanting “GABLE~! GABLE~!” Grande MOONSAULT 450 SENTON?!?! Cover, TWO!! The fans fire up, but now Grande goes after Fenix’s mask! The fans boo, but Fenix ENZIGIRIS! Fenix fireman’s carries, KNEES Grande, and BLACK FIRE DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Grande survives and the fans rally up.
Fenix tightrope walks but Grande shakes the ropes to trip him up! Fenix falls hard, Grande scrambles away, and Grande is loading his mask!! The fans boo as Grande’s forehead now has the “five head,” and he brings Fenix up. But Fenix rolls Grande, RANAS him, and Grande goes to the apron. Fenix goes up, and he GOODBYE AMIGO KICKS! But it hurt his foot! The plate in the mask hurt Fenix’s foot!! The ref asks what happened, Fenix tries to explain, but then he hobbles to Grande. Grande gets the ANKLE LOCK!! Fenix endures, reaches out, but that foot is in such serious pain! Grande drags Fenix back, but Fenix fights up!
Fenix rolls Grande to a cradle, TWO!! Grande runs up, Fenix dodges to go up, up, DIVING- HEADBUTT from Grande!! The fans boo but Grande goes up the corner! DIVING HEADBUTT!! Cover, Grande wins!!
Winner: El Grande Americano, by pinfall
The mystery of Grande or Gable is still unanswered, but we do know that whoever this is just cheated to win big tonight. Vikingo helps Fenix to his feet, will Fenix be able to rise from the ashes of this defeat?
Shawn Michaels is here!
The fans fire up as Mr. WrestleMania, The Heartbreak Kid, is here! “Alright, boys and girls. What an incredible night so far. We have had new champions crowned, WrestleMania moments and memories created, and Las Vegas, we ain’t done yet!” The fans cheer, and HBK says right now, the WWE and ol’ HBK want to thank all 61,467 of the fans here for a sold out WrestleMania Saturday! “And if you ain’t down with that, we got two words for ya!” “SUCK IT!!” The pyro goes off to celebrate this moment, will Sunday night only be bigger and better?
WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton VS Charlotte Flair!
Even with all the other top level feuds on this card, it was this rivalry that ended up the most personal and perhaps the most toxic. But while both sides struck with their venom and vitriol, it all comes down to what happens bell to bell. Will #TiffyTime be brought to a sudden halt? Or will the Queen be denied the throne she believes is her birthright?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if there’s still Tiffy Time on the clock!
The bell rings and the fans rally up while the two stare down. Tiff steps forward but Charlotte stays back. Then Charlotte steps forward, and she trips Tiff to rain down fists! Tiff turns things around to hammer away on Charltote! The fans fire up, Charlotte turns it back around, adn the scrap goes outside! Charltote fires hands, but Tiff fires back! The fans fire up but the ring count climbs! Tiff CHPOS Charltote! Charlotte KNEES low! Charlotte headlocks Tiff, but Tiff POSTS Charlotte! Tiff pushes Charlotte into the ring, storms up on her, and the fans fire up, only for Charlotte to BOOT Tiffy! Tiff runs up, but Charlottep uts her on the apron.
Tiff ROCKS Charlotte, but Charltote ROCKS Tiff! Charlotte CHOPS Tiff in the corner, CHOPS again, then CHOPS again! Charlotte whips corner to corner, Tiff reverses, but Charlotte headstands, only for Tiff to back body block! Tiff hauls Charlotte up, scoops her and puts her in the Tree of Woe. Tiff goes up to WOE STOMP! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is tougher than that but she goes to the apron and then the floor. Charlotte leans against the apron, but Tiff drags Charlotte up! Charlotte trips Tiff, has the leg, and Charlotte drags Tiff to a corner. Tiff BOOTS Charlotte away, runs up, but into a BARRIER BACK SUPLEX!
The fans fire up, Charlotte refreshes the ring count, and Charlotte tells people to move aside. Charlotte RAMS Tiff into the barriers, then paces. Charlotte drags Tiff up, SMACKS her off the apron, then puts her in the ring. Charlotte SMACKS Tiff off the mat, SMACKS her off it again, then scuffs her. The fans boo but Charlotte just puts Tiff on the ropes. Charlotte CHOKES Tiff, steps off at 4, but then kicks at Tiff. The ref reprimands but Charlotte paces. Charlotte snapmares Tiff, then clamps on a headscissors! Charlotte gives Tiff her version of the Devil’s Kiss! The fans boo as Charlotte then THROWS Tiff around with the headscissors!
Charlotte THROWS Tiff again and again, then kips up. The leg is fine and Charlotte is fired up! “I! AM! HER!” The fans boo while Charlotte stalks Tiff to a corner. Charlotte pie faces Tiff, eggs her on, but the fans rally for Tiff. Charlotte whips Tiff, then catches Tiff’s dropkick into a BOSTON CRAB! Maybe even a Walls of Jericho! Tiff endures, powers up, and rolls Charlotte to a cover! TWO, and both women stand! Tiff counter punches, ROCKS Charlotte, but Charlotte turns things around to NECKBREAKER! Tiff staggers, but she dodges the boot! Tiff then DROPKICKS Charlotte down! The fans fire up while Charlotte goes to a corner.
Tiff handsprings corner to corner and BACK ELBOWS! Tiff whips Charlotte to the other corner, and Tiff handsprings again! Another BACK ELBOW! Tiff whips Charlotte to ropes, picks her up, and SPINEBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this and both women are down. The fans rally as Charlotte rolls away to the ropes. Charlotte is back on the apron but Tiff pursues. Tiff drags Charlotte up, but Charlotte HOTSHOTS her! Tiff staggers, Charlotte goes up the corner. Tiff ROCKS Charlotte first! Tiff fireman’s carries and ROLLING SENTONS! Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT- NO, Charlotte dodge and Tiff rolls through!
Charlotte mule kicks, whips, but Tiff reverses. Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS Tiff away, then aims. Charlotte slingshots in and rolls Tiff up, but Tiff rolls through! Basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays calm as Charlotte stays in this. The fans rally for Tiffy Time as she whips Charlotte. Charlotte reverses, puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff RAMS into her! Tiff slingshots and hops over to keep moving, but Charlotte BOOTS her down! Cover, TWO!! Tiff survives and Charlotte seethes. Charlotte eggs Tiff on, CHOPS her, and CHOPS her, and CHPOS her again! Charlotte stands Tiff up just to CHOP her down!
Charlotte drags Tiff up, CHOPS again, and the fans “WOO~!” Charlotte pie faces, but Tiff ROCKS and CHOPS and fires a flurry! Tiff runs, she LARITS at the ropes! Tiff runs again, but Charlotte dodges to BOOT Tiff down! Charlotte seethes, runs, but Tiffy avoids Natural Selection to cartwheel and- NO, Charlotte stops the Alabama Lift to SIT OUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Tiff survives and Charlotte is further frustrated. The fans rally and Charlotte sees Tiff go to the corner. Charlotte runs up, Tiff ELBOWS her, but Charlotte GAMANGIRIS! Charlotte puts Tiff’s leg int he ropes, but Tiff avoids the knee drop! But Charlotte LARIATS Tiff down!
The fans boo while Charlotte steps on Tiff. Charlotte goes up the corner, but Tiff hurries to anchor her! The fans fire up, but Charlotte kicks her away! But Tiff comes back to trip Charlotte up! Tiff then climbs up behind Charlotte, brings her up, but Charlotte fires elbows! Tiff falls, Charlotte adjusts, and she rolls back to get behind Tiff! Charlotte then hits a BIG back suplex, but Tiff lands out! Tiff avoids a boot, and SKY HIGHS Charlotte! High stack, TWO!! Charlotte survives again, but Tiff is too tired to be upset. The fans rally, both women rise, and Tiff runs up, but into the BACKBREAKER and a HOTSHOT! Charlotte then YANKS Tiff back before she goes up the corner!
Tiff stands, Charlotte CROSBODIES, but Tiff rolls it through to a cover! TWO!! Charlotte escapes, grabs Tiff and KNEES her again and again! Charlotte THROWS Tiff into buckles, and Tiff flops to the outside. Charlotte goes out to the apron, climbs the corner, but Tiff shoves her in! Charlotte hobbles on the bad leg! Tiff KICKS and KICKS and KICKS! Tiff trips Charlotte, turns her over, and SMASHES that knee! Charlotte writhes, Tiff just grabs the leg, but Charlotte stands and BOOTS! Cover, TWO!! Tiff stays in this and Charlotte grows further frustrated. Charlotte drags Tiff over to the corner, and she has the leg to SLAM it against the post!
Tiff writhes, but Charlotte SLAMS the leg again! The fans boo but Charlotte rolls into the ring. Charlotte then storms up but Tiff ELBOWS her away! Charlotte ROCKS Tiff, puts the leg in the ropes, KNEE DROP on the knee! Charlotte has the legs, FIGURE FOUR! Tiff endures, the fans are torn, but Charlotte eggs Tiff on! Charlotte SLAPS at Tiff, SLAPS her more, but Tiff CLUBS away on the bad leg! They fight until the Figure Four is undone! Charlotte goes for it again, but Tiff BOOTS her into the corner! And CHOP BLOCKS! Charlotte crumbles, but Tiff hauls her up! Fireman’s carry and ROLLING SENTON! Tiff goes to the corner and the fans fire up!
PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER onto the knees!! Charlotte saves herself, then drags Tiff into a cradle! TWO!!! Tiff survives that sudden turnaround and Charlotte is despairing right about now. Charlotte drags Tiff to the drop zone, then she climbs back up. The bad leg slows her down, and then Tiff grabs at the leg! Charlotte kicks Tiff away, but Tiff is right back up! Tiff fires off on Charlotte, then brings her up, but Charlotte SUPER GOURD BUSTERS! Charlotte adjusts and FLYING NATURAL SELECTION!!! Cover, TWO!??! Tiff survives and Charlotte is completely baffled! The fans rally as hard as they can for Tiffy Time while Charlotte thinks on what she has to do.
Charlotte sits Tiff up, talks trash on her, but Tiff SLAPS Charlotte! Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS Tiff’s leg! Step through, FIGURE- CRADLE! Charlotte rolls through, scoops, but Tiff slips free! Tiff ROCKS Charlotte! Charlotte comes back, Tiff dodges and Charlotte spears buckles! Tiff reels Charlotte in for the Alabama Lift, BUCKLE SLAM! Tiff hauls Charlotte back up, CLUBS away on her, then fireman’s carries! One more time, ROLLING SENTON! And then one more try, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!!! Cover, TIFFY WINS!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Champion)
It was a generational battle, it was one for the ages, and it is Tiffany’s defining moment! No crown for the Queen, is Tiffany the new face of the WWE Women’s Division?
The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is on stage!
The fans cheer for the Immortal Moment of Bret Hart VS Stone Cold Steve Austin, as well as Typhoon and the family of the late-great Earthquake, Michelle McCool, and of course… TRIPLE H! The Game makes his entrance again, and the fans cheer as he shakes hands with all the legends and friends on stage.
Triple Threat: CM Punk w/ Paul Heyman VS Seth Rollins VS Roman Reigns!
Triple H opened the night mentioning legendary true stories, and this is certainly an epic tale. It was 12 years ago that the Second City Saint and The Wise Man brought in a shield to keep him on top as Best in the World. But after the Hounds of Justice broke free of their leashes, things fell apart. And not just because the Architect betrayed the Big Dog, but because CM Punk left. But now, Punk is back, and if you believe Rollins, things are only getting worse because of him. Heroes, villains, or just men with their own agendas, that’s for history to decide. This battle is not just a grudge match but a match that decides the future of WWE’s identity. Who wins and finishes this story?
Rollins is ready to #SailIntoTheBlack as he wears an all black robe with a wild collar, and then uses a flamethrower! The tron changes to reflect how Rollins is ready to #BurnItDown, but then the lights go out…? Because surprise, Rollins took off the black robe to reveal his shining white suit underneath! The fans sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” and they max out the sound level meter! But then Roman Reigns makes his entrance and the singing changes to chants of “O T C! O T C!” The Tribal Chief needs nothing more than to lift his finger and set off the pyro before going to the ring. Overhead, the extra trons show off the many legends of the Anoa’i Dynasty as Roman walks past.
Roman gets his second round of pyro, and that leaves one last entrance. “Don’t let these tattoos fool you, I’m a great man of discipline. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs. I’m straightedge.” CM Punk repeats the words from one of his very first WWE vignettes. “My addiction is wrestling.” This Fire Burns, “you don’t have the fire inside that I have. I have won championships, I have made friends, and I have made enemies. Tonight is MY night. Tonight is MY main event. Pressure is my playground. My fire has always been burning. My addiction is wrestling.” The fans chant for him, and Punk makes his entrance to Living Color playing Cult of Personality LIVE!
The fans sing along, Jelly Roll and George Kittle rock out, and Punk even joins in to get a selfie video with the band. Punk then kneels down, Heyman by his side, to say, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” The song wraps up and the fans chant for “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” even harder now as he stands on the corner. Heyman is technically in Punk’s corner, but he stands about halfway between Punk and Roman, communicating his conflicted feelings about this situation. Roman also finds himself in an awkward situation, because who is he supposed to hand the ula fala to? He simply sets it in the corner, as he is not happy with Heyman.
The bell rings and the fans fire up already! Rollins smirks, Punk grins, but Roman frowns as they all stare down. Rollins suggests he and Roman could work together for a minute, but Roman shakes his head no. Punk says y’know what, they should settle this. Punk goes outside to talk with Heyman for some “advice,” but Punk is already playing mind games. Rollins tells Roman that Punk doesn’t deserve to be here, he shouldn’t be here, so they can get rid of him together. Roman UPPERCUTS Rollins down! Roman bumps Rollins off buckles, then off more buckles! Roman climbs up, rains down fists, and the fans count along.
Punk jumps in and CLUBS Roman at eight of ten. Punk then CHOPS Rollins! Punk CHOPS Rollins again, then goes back for Roman. Punk KICKS Roman, but Roman ROCKS Punk! Punk ROCKS Roman, ROCKS him again, then whips. Roman LEAPING LARIATS Punk down! Then he LEAPING LARIATS Rollins down! Roman LARIATS Punk up and out of the ring! The fans fire up as Roman sees Rollins is on the apron. Roman goes outside, runs in around the way, and hits a classic DRIVE-BY DROPKICK! Roman snarls, and he SMACKS Punk off the apron! And SMACKS him again! Roman asks Heyman, “Is this your guy?!”
Roman whips Punk but Punk reverses to POST Roman! The fans fire up and Rollins DIVES! Direct hit and Roman hits barriers! Rollins then RAMS Roman into more barriers! And then into the steel steps! The steps go tumbling away and the fans sing for Rollins. But then Rollins looks across the way to see Punk. They both run up, and they brawl! The fans fire up and Punk THROWS Rollins into barriers! Rollins still drags Punk down, they scrap, and Rollins kicks Punk away. Punk comes back, the brawl continues, and Punk LARIATS Rollins into the crowd! The fans fire up as Punk hops up onto the barriers, to AX HANDLE Rollins down!
Punk grabs a chair and JAMS Rollins with it! And SMACKS him with it! That memorabilia just got even more valuable! Rollins uses a stanchion to JAM Punk up! And then Rollins uses the trash can to SMACK Punk! Punk falls, the fans rally and duel, and Rollins SMACKS the can on Punk’s back! And then on the back of Punk’s head! Rollins sits Punk up, tells him he’s done, but Punk kicks low! Punk reels Rollins in and snap suplexes Rollins onto the trash can! Rollins writhes but Punk brings him back up. Punk fires hands, Rollins fires back, and they brawl further along the way. Rollins shoves a trash can into Punk, but Punk CHUCKS it at Rollins’ head!
Punk brings Rollins back towards ringside and the brawling continues. But Roman finds them, and he FLIES into the crowd! The fans lose their minds as Roman wipes Punk and Rollins out! Roman rains down fists, then he TOSSES Punk onto the Hydration Station! Roman drags Rollins up to TOSS him onto Punk! Both men flop to the floor, and now fans want tables! Roman looks at the special edition announce desks and says let’s do it! He clears off the Spanish announce desk, drags Rollins up, and he SMACKS Rollins off the steel steps! Roman grabs the prop Prime bottle to SMASH it on Rollins’ back!
Roman puts Punk in the ring, SMASHES Rollins with the Prime bottle prop again, then he ROCKS Punk. And ROCKS him again! And HEADBUTTS! Punk kicks Roman’s bad leg! Punk CHOPS Roman, puts him in the ring now, then hurries to a corner. Punk mocks the “OOAH~” and runs, but Roman picks Punk up! Roman has a fireman’s carry for a SAMOAN DROP! Rollins springboards in, but into an UPPERCUT! Roman snarls and the fans cheer on “O T C! O T C!” Roman raises the one to the sky, then locks ‘n’ loads! The fans fire up as Roman aims, but Punk dodges the superman punch to SWINGING NECKBREAKER!
Rollins is up, Punk storms over, but Rollins RAMS him! Rollins slingshots, but into the fireman’s carry! Rollins fights free, shoves Punk at Roman, so Punk SHINING WIZARDS Roman! Rollins runs up, but Punk CALF KICKS! Punk grins as he has targets in both corners. Punk runs at Rollins, SHINING WIZARD! Punk runs at Roman, another SHINING WIZARD! Punk goes back to Rollins, SHINING WIZARD! Back to Roman, SHINING WIZARD! Punk turns Roman, kicks Rollins, DDT NECKBREAKER COMBO! The fans fire up while Punk has both men down! Punk drags Rollins to the drop zone, then climbs up the corner.
The fans rally as Punk aims, MACHO ELBOW on Rollins! Rollins sputters away and Punk decides to go for more. Heyman isn’t so sure, but Punk scoop SLAMS Roman into the drop zone. Punk climbs up again, he wants to go double or nothing here in Vegas! But Rollins goes right up after him! The fans fire up, Punk fights the suplex, and Roman gets under Rollins! Electric Chair Lift, but Rollins fires hands! Punk stands, DOOMSDAY DEVICE!! The fans fire up, and then Roman SUPERMAN PUNCHES Punk! Cover, TWO! Punk survives and Roman is stunned! “This is Awesome!” and Roman rises up again.
Roman fires up, the fans are with him, and Roman lets out a true “OOOAH~!” Roman runs up, but Punk KICKS the Spear! Then he fireman’s carries, but Roman fights with elbows! Roman ROCKS Punk, but Punk ROCKS Roman! They go back and forth, haymaker for haymaker, but then Punk gets the edge! Punk fires a flurry, then he clinches, ROCK BOTTOM!? Cover, TWO!! Heyman is conflicted as Punk now has the ANACONDA VICE!! Roman endures, flails, pries at the hold, but Punk pulls back! Rollins is up top! FROG SPLASH onto it all!! Cover on Roman, TWO!! All three men are down and Vegas is loving this!
Rollins stomps Punk, stomps Roman, repeat! Rollins rains down furious fists on Punk, then he drags Punk up to BUCKLE BOMB! Punk flops down and Rollins stomps away on Roman! Rollins drags Roman up, reels him in, and lifts for a BUCKLE BOMB! Roman flops down and the fans fire up! Rollins hears the singing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” and then he glares at Punk and Roman. Rollins stands over Roman, but he goes after Punk! Rollins underhooks, but Punk fireman’s carries! Roman SPEARS Punk down! Rollins drags Roman up to underhook, but Roman BACKDROPS free! Rollins lands out!
Roman dodges Rollins, SPEAR into a PEDIGREE!! Rollins hurries to CURB STOMP!! Rollins kicks Punk out of the ring, covers Roman, TWO!?!? Perhaps Rollins wasted time keeping Punk out of this because he had Roman dead to rights! The fans rally up again as Rollins drags Roman to a drop zone. Rollins goes up the corner, says a quick prayer, PHOENIX- NO, Roman rolls out of the way! Rollins rolls through, Punk fireman’s carries! Rollins slips free, Roman runs up, but Punk slips away, SPEAR on Rollins!! Punk drags Roman up to fireman’s carry! GO TO SLEEP!! Cover, TWO?!?! Roman survives and Heyman isn’t sure what he’s feeling!
Punk seethes and thinks on what more it’ll take. The fans duel, Punk goes outside, and Punk fetches Roman back into the ring. Punk brings Roman up, says night-night, and he fireman’s carries again. But Roman flails and fires elbows! Rollins is back, he kicks Punk to PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!! Punk survives now and Rollins is stunned! Heyman checks on Punk as Punk goes to the apron. Rollins goes to Roman and says Roman never knows. That is why Rollins is here! Without Heyman, Punk, Rollins, Moxley, the Bloodline, Roman knows nothing! But Rollins still insists that Punk doesn’t belong. It should be Roman and Rollins. Punk is the outsider!
Rollins wants Roman to help him finish Punk! Rollins goes out and BOOTS Punk down! Rollins clears off English commentary, and he wants to do this like old times! Roman walks over, but he seems unsure about this. Rollins CLUBS away on Punk, and he tells Roman that this is the key! Roman still isn’t sure, but then he shouts, “PICK HIM UP!” Rollins lifts Punk up, Roman shouts at Heyman that he told Heyman this would happen! Rollins waits on Roman, but then Roman DECKS Rollins! And he lifts Punk to POWERBOMB him through the desk! It actually falls apart! The fans are going nuts while Roman paces around Rollins.
Roman drags Rollins up, POWERBOMB through the Spanish desk!! Roman drags Rollins up and into the ring, builds speed, and he SPEARS Rollins!!! Cover, TWO?!?!?! HOW?!?! Roman is again beside himself, and Vegas is torn between the different chants and songs! Roman goes out to get Punk. “Who asked for a favor, huh!?” Roman drags Punk up, tosses him into the ring, and Roman storms around while Punk sputters. Roman clamps on the GUILLOTINE!! Heyman is distraught as Roman squeezes the air out of Punk! Roman even adds the body scissors! Punk fights, flails, and pushes through to a prawn hold! TWO!!!
Roman lets go, but Punk clamps back on! ANACONDA VICE!!! Roman endures, Heyman is still distraught, but Punk pulls on the hold! Rollins rolls back in, and he grabs Punk’s legs! Rollins steps through, flips Punk off, and turns over to get Punk in a SHARPSHOOTER!! Rollins uses Bret Hart’s move, making Punk the Stone Cold in this situation! Punk is turning red, but Roman has Rollins in the GUILLOTINE!! And right into the body scissors! But Rollins powers up to lift Roman! Rollins powers up to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO!! And back to the GUILLOTINE!! Rollins flails but he’s stuck in the middle of the ring!
PUNK CURB STOMPS ROMAN?!?! And then fireman’s carry, GO TO SLEEP for Rollins!!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Rollins survives, Punk is frustrated, and Heyman needs to sit down. Heyman sits on the steel steps as he watches in pain and frustration while the fans rally up even harder. Punk looks between Rollins and Roman, and he chooses to pick Roman up. Rollins flounders his way over as Punk works to fireman’s carry. Rollins grabs a leg so Punk snatches him to the fireman’s carry! GO TO SLEEP again! SPEAR outta nowhere!! CURB STOMP OUTTA NOWHERE!!! All three men are down and Vegas is erupting all over again!
Heyman leaves the steel steps to go to the timekeeper’s area, and he grabs a chair…?! But then… Who is he going to bring it to? Roman and Punk are nearby, so who is Heyman truly loyal to? Roman and Punk both look Heyman in the eye, and they both call for the chair! Heyman looks to Roman, and shakes his head. He slides it to Punk!! The fans are going nuts as Heyman gets on the apron, and he helps Punk stand so he can go after Roman. But then HEYMAN LOW BLOWS PUNK?!?! Did he just sucker Punk to help Roman?! Heyman apologizes profusely to Punk but Roman is loving this! The fans are going nuts all over again as Heyman says Punk made him choose!
Heyman says that is his Tribal Chief! He had to! Heyman presents the chair to Roman, and Roman stands up so he may take it. Heyman acknowledges Roman Reigns, and Roman SMACKS away on Punk! The fans are torn again, but Heyman reminds Roman that Rollins is still here! Look! The perfect parallel! Do it, My Tribal Chief! Roman nods, and he has Heyman step aside. Roman winds up as Rollins stands, but HEYMAN LOW BLOWS ROMAN!?!? Rollins saw that on the tron, and Heyman picks up the chair to present to his NEW Paul Heyman Guy! Rollins’ favor with Heyman presents itself at the most opportune time!
The fans sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins aims at Roman as Heyman watches from the corner. Rollins winds up, and SMACK to the back!! Then CURB STOMP!!! Cover, ROLLINS WINS!!!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall
The more things change, the more they stay the same! Rollins said Heyman was a snake, but it seems Rollins is very much the same! Rollins sits cross-legged a la Punk, and Heyman says he ACKNOWLEDGES his Chief Visionary! Rollins and Heyman leave both Roman and Punk behind, will they both #BurnItDown until all that’s left is Rollins’ vision for the WWE? As for Roman and Punk, what do either man do now that they have been abandoned by The Wise Man?
My Thoughts:
An incredible WrestleMania Night 1, and just a great night in a vacuum. But a three hour preshow with not even one match? That’s a waste in my opinion. I do appreciate the story beat of Bayley being taken out and Lyra needing a new partner, even if it seems like a headscratcher in the moment. Best bet is perhaps Lyra’s new partner is for a big return, i.e. Becky Lynch. Becky joining Lyra could change the math so that the Faces win the titles to then go to NXT. It adds more elements of drama and intrigue given it is Tatum Paxley & Gigi Dolin lying in wait. Tatum likes Lyra, but Lyra looks up to Becky, Tatum could get jealous and be very aggressive towards Becky.
Jey VS Gunther opening the main card may disappoint some people because of how Jey is the Royal Rumble winner and this was a world title match, but it was still an awesome match. Jey also got to clap back at the haters/doubters, because while he did use all his signatures, he also showed the grit to hang with Gunther, and then wins with a submission. I think that was Jey’s first submission win ever, and that is a great way to really stick it to Gunther, who also prides himself on his own grit. Either way, the story was going the way of Jey winning because of how Gunther looked down on him and then brutalized Jey’s brother. This is great for Jey, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
New Day VS War Raiders was great stuff, and what a clever cheat for New Day to win. New Day are already obnoxious as Heels right now, they’re gonna be insufferable now that they’re champs again. Jade VS Naomi was great, especially with the total remake of Naomi’s character. I honestly didn’t realize that was a paper banner until Naomi tore through it, it looked almost like a screen. Naomi and Jade brought out some new stuff, and Jade got a great win here. From here, I suspect Jade moves up to a title shot, but I also feel like Naomi won’t let this grudge go without some bigger, crazier match.
Great stuff with LA Knight VS Jacob Fatu, though I really am surprised Solo stayed out of this. At the same time, it was pretty clear Jacob was going to win, so maybe Solo felt he didn’t need to interfere. Great win for Jacob, can’t wait to see where the story with Jacob and Solo goes from here. Rey Mysterio unable to compete was a bummer for him, but Rey Fenix and El Grande Americano gave us an awesome match on short notice. El Grande’s vignette was hilarious because the narrator clearly spoke over Chad Gable to be the voice of El Grande. And the sepia tone mariachi entrance was also a riot, loved it.
Grande cheating to win was fine, he is the Heel after all. And given Fenix’s moveset, the loaded mask was the perfect counter. Here’s hoping that Rey Mysterio is healthy enough to face Grande for Backlash. Also, what awesome news about the acquisition of AAA for WWE to make big collaborations from here on, starting with the Worlds Collide special. Not sure why it’s in the afternoon but I can’t be sure what’s going on in June that they’d need to do that. Either way, it’ll be great to see El Hijo del Vikingo have a match with some WWE stars. Let’s just hope Vikingo stays healthy, it’s well known that he’s been injured a few times the past 12 months because he goes too hard, too fast.
For how rough the build was in the middle, aka that worked shoot promo, Tiffany VS Charlotte was great stuff in the ring. They visually did the “anything you can do, I can do better” by having very similar ring gear, and it all contrasted well with how gritty they got at parts. I think Tiff even legit chipped a tooth… But in the end, Tiff winning is the right call. Tiff is the young up-and-comer, she’s proven she can hang in the ring, and more or less can hang on the mic, and the fans still love Tiffy Time. Charlotte can work to try again, or move on to a different title like the Intercontinental or even Women’s World Championship, because nothing’s keeping her from moving to Raw.
And then an awesome main event. Great entrances for all three men, and we got great action as well as great use of continuity between these three men. Heyman of course plays a part in this, and while I saw Heyman joining Rollins as a possibility, I did not think they’d go through with that. But what a powerful image for Heyman to betray Roman like that and stand with Rollins. Rollins and Heyman as a duo is going to be must-see stuff, and I’m pretty sure their next step is to go for a top title. I am glad that this mostly ends with Roman having no Wise Man, because I’ve been wanting to see Roman try to find his own way on his own since this thing with Roman, Heyman and Punk started.
My Score: 9.4/10
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NXT is ready to roll the dice and risk it all!
NXT is ready to Stand & Deliver in Las Vegas! But who wins a Triple Threat for THE NXT Championship to prove they are THE man around here?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Countdown Show – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match: Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson VS Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley VS Jacy Jayne & Fallon Henley VS Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade; Gigi & Tatum win and will challenge for the titles next Tuesday.
- NXT North American Championship: Ricky Saints VS Ethan Page; Ricky wins and retains the title.
- NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Hank ‘n’ Tank; Hank ‘n’ Tank win and become the new NXT Tag Team Champions.
- Vacated NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match: Kelani Jordan VS Zaria VS Sol Ruca VS Izzi Dame VS Lola Vice VS Thea Hail; Sol wins and is the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
- Six Man Tag: The D’Angelo Family VS Dark State; Dark State wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship Fatal 4 Way: Stephanie Vaquer VS Jordynne Grace VS Jaida Parker VS Giulia; Vaquer wins and retains the title.
- NXT Championship Triple Threat: Oba Femi VS Trick Williams VS Je’Von Evans; Oba wins and retains the title.
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It’s the Stand & Deliver Countdown Show!
Join Megan Morant & Sam Roberts in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action we’re about to see in Sin City!
The D’Angelo Family meets backstage.
Tony D asks the others how they’re feeling, and both Luca & Stacks say they’re good to go. Rizzo says it is time to show the world that The D’Angelos still run the streets. Tony says they made it out of that brawl healthy, but Dark State is dangerous. The D’Angelos know the mission, they do this as a family. Luca goes to tape up, and Stacks says this reminds him of the time they took it to the Bondettos. That was a good fight. Stacks apologizes for Tuesday but Tony says that’s behind them. Stacks had a good reason, and they’ll make it through as a family. The Don and The Underboss hug it out, but will no one be safe against Dark State?
Interview with Hank ‘n’ Tank.
Blake Howard says what a ride it has been for both men. But how’d they become best friends? Oh, it is a long tale that goes back in time. The NIL, Next In Line, was the bridge for college athletes to enter the WWE. Tank signed up, Hank made the transfer from security to the ring, and together, they fought their way while learning their way. Then from friends to a team, take us on that ride. Hank feels the fans have been on that ride with them from the very beginning. Tank appreciated the Street Profits reminding them to just be who they are and it’ll take them all the way. They remembered being on the gridiron, being security guards, and used that work ethic to get them this opportunity.
Speaking of, they got through that grueling gauntlet, and now they’re right up against Nathan Frazer & Axiom. How do you game plan for two men who themselves have dominated for nearly a year? Hank says you can’t take away anything from those two, given how talented and athletic they are. But you can’t help but notice moments in every match where there’s just a bit of indecisiveness. There’s just something they don’t have that Hank ‘n’ Tank do. You gotta have the sixth sense, the continuity, being on the same page. And Fraxiom just… Doesn’t have the jiggle in the middle. They don’t have the Belly Boy Wrestling. Time to bring some beef back to those belts!
Blake says this could be the moment we get smash mouth wrestlers back on top. What would winning these titles ultimately mean to Hank ‘n’ Tank? Tank says Blake just said it, it’s how the gold is on the line, in the palm of their hands. Tank would be lying if he said there wasn’t a tingling in the loins. They’re gonna be in Vegas! Some people run from the tingle, but no, this is opportunity. They will take that opportunity and run with it together, knowing there are only two truths in this world: “We hit first, we hit last!” They’re coming down the road, doing 35 over 85, and you can hear ’em coming with a HONK HONK! Then will the team that truly never slows down be the one that wins?
Countdown Show – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match: Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson VS Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley w/ Shotzi Blackheart VS Jacy Jayne & Fallon Henley w/ Jazmyn Nyx VS Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade!
NXT has the best women’s division in wrestling today for a reason. There’s so much depth that these eight women are all worthy of this opportunity. But just like Lyra Valkyria & Bayley went through a gauntlet, the team that outlasts the rest will have the golden tickets to the titles! Who will be meeting the champions, whoever they will be, on next week’s NXT?
This Fatal 4 Way only has two teams legal at a time, so Lash steps to Fallon. But then Fallon tags out to Roxie! The Fatal Influence tease The Prodigy has to step up to the Bougie Bully. Roxie takes a swing, Lash blocks to wrench and knuckle lock. Then Lash straight arm levers Roxie way up! Roxie fights to sunset flip, but Lash stays up! Lash YANKS Roxie to her feet, but ROxie SLAPS Lash! Roxie takes a bow, but Lash CHOPS Roxie! Roxie staggers away, the fans fire up, and Lash whips Roxie to ropes. Lash scoops but Roxie tilt-o-whirls and DEJA VU RANAS! Roxie kips up, Cora pulls hair, and Jakara protests! Roxie UPPERCUTS Lash, then UPPERCUTS again!
Roxie runs, but Lash UPPERCUTS back! The fans fire up while Roxie tags Gigi. Gigi wrenches Lash, Lash ROCKS Gigi, and then Lash tags Jakara. They double whip, drop toehold, and ELBOW DROP! Jakara then runs to DROPKICK Gigi down! Cover, TWO! Gigi and Jakara trade shots, but Jakara swaggers before she CHOPS! Jakara then BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES! Gigi gets up, she chases off the Influence before they can tag! Gigi tags Cora, Cora rolls Jakara, TWO! Jakara waistlocks, Cora elbows free, and then Cora runs to SHINING WIZARD against the ropes! Cora whips Jakara onto ropes, then she runs to ELBOW Jakara in the back! Cover, TWO!
Cora is annoyed but she keeps on Jakara. Jakara fights the O’Conner, but both Lash and Tatum tag in! They TOSS the others out, then Tatum dodges the boot! Lash catches Tatum to SMACK Gigi with her! Tatum slips free, runs up,m and RAN- NO, Lash brings her up! Jakara tags back in, Lash pops Tatum around, Electric Chair TOSS into the POWERBOMB! Cover, Gigi breaks it! Gigi keeps her team alive, but now ALL the teams get in the ring! The ref tells them all to calm it down, but the fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” All four teams back off, but then THEY FIGHT! The fans fire up as the brawling goes on all over the place!
Things spill out of the ring, Roxie stays in so she can build speed, but Lash trips her up! Lash drags Roxie out, sends her into steel steps, but then Jacy CANNONBALLS onto Lash! Tatum MARIPOSAS Lash and Jacy down! But Fallon goes up, CROSSBODY onto Tatum and Roxie! The Influence is all fired up, but Gigi is up top! WHISPER IN THE WIND onto everyone! But now Cora is up top! SUPER CANNONBALL! The fans fire up as everyone is down, but wait! Jakara is still in the ring! Jakara builds speed and FLIES over the ref to take out everyone! The Meta Girls stand tall and the fans cheer!
“This is Awesome!” as Jakara puts Tatum back in the ring. Tatum bails out, Jacy runs in, but Jakara SLINGBLADES! Jakara tags Lash, she wheelbarrows Jacy, and Jakara runs, only for Jazmyn to trip her! Jazmyn drags Jakara out to KNEE her down! Jacy victory rolls Lash, TWO! Jacy dodges Lash, Fallon tags, and Jacy RANAS Lash! Fallon says YEEHAW, wheelbarrow and ASSISTED BULLDOG! Double cover, TWO!! Lash shows that power, but Gigi tags in off Fallon! SHOTGUN for Lash! Cover, TWO! Tag to Tatum and she pushes Lash down for the SPLASH DOWN! Cover, TWO! Roxie tags in, she kicks Lash around, and keeps her from Jakara.
Roxie talks smack, takes a swing on Jakara, but Jakara gets away. But Cora gets Jakara for a FUTURE SHOCK on the floor! But Lash grabs Roxie by the neck! SLAM DUNK POWER- POP ROCKS!!! Cover, Roxie ELIMINATES The Meta Four! The fans boo, but Jacy O’Conner Rolls Roxie! TWO, Roxie fires forearms and Jacy staggers around. Tag to Cora, she reels Jacy in, GUT WRENCH PLEX! Cora then hits the IMPLODER STOMPS! Tag to Roxie, she goes up to LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Roxie is frustrated, but she tags Cora back in. They reel Jacy in, but Fallon makes the save! Fallon BOOTS Roxie, but Cora DECKS Fallon!
Cora kicks Jacy, hooks her up, but Jacy wrenches out to SUPERKICK! Then RUNNING NECKBREAKER! Both women are down, Roxie rises up, but she’s leaving?! Does Roxie not care enough to keep fighting? Fallon tags, FACEBUSTER for Cora! But then Gigi sneaks a tag, she and Tatum DOUBLE HEADBUTT Fallon! Gigi high stacks Cora, Tatum jackknife bridges on top, they ELIMINATE Roxie & Cora! And COra is pissed becuase Roxie is nowhere in sight! But now, this comes down to Gigi & Tatum VS Jacy & Fallon. Jacy & Fallon CLOBBER Gigi & Tatum! They beat up on Gigi & Tatum, then Fallon CHOPS Tatum!
Fallon whips Jacy to CANNONBALL onto Gigi! Jacy whips Fallon at Tatum but Tatum dodges! ENZIGIRI for Jacy! Gigi kicks Fallon! Gigi & Tatum get Fallon in the Gory Especial, BACKSLIDE HEADSCISSOR! #FreakyPosition!! Fallon is stuck but Jacy SUPERKICKS Tatum! Gigi knees, SLAPS, and KICKS Jacy! Fallon SLAPS Gigi, half nelsons and SUPLEXES! Gigi flounders, Fallon CHOPS her in the corner! Tag to Jacy, they put Gigi up top, then they climb up after her. DOUBLE SUPERPLEX! All three women are down but Tatum returns! Gigi crawls, but Jacy CLOBBERS Tatum! Fallon goes up, BLOCKBUSTER!
SHINING WIZARD from Jacy!! High stack, TATUM BREAKS IT AND SHOTGUNS FALLON!! The fans fire up again, but Jacy still hoists Gigi up. Gigi slips free but Jacy mule kicks, front KICKS and ENZIGIRIS! The fans rally behind Gigi but Jacy runs up. Gigi dodges and O’Conner Rolls, but Jazmyn distracts the ref! Fallon tips the roll over for Jacy, TWO!! Gigi escapes and the fans fire up! Tatum CLOBBERS Fallon on the outside! Gigi HOOK KICKS Jacy, then tags Tatum! Tatum hooks Jacy up, Gigi joins in, CEMETERY DRIVE!! Cover, GIGI & TATUM WIN!
Winners: Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships)
Shotzi celebrates with her girls while the Fatal Influence is in shock! Bayley & Lyra will battle Liv & Raquel later today, who will meet Gigi & Tatum in quite the NXT homecoming?
Las Vegas: the sights, the sounds, the glitz and the glamour.
But before this ostentatious oasis took over the desert, there were humble foundations with not so humble dreams. Pioneers staked their claim to make dust into gold. And almost a century later, that thirst for gold is strong as ever. New pioneers forge their own paths of fortune here on the Vegas Strip. For some, that means claiming the top spot. For others, it means taking your first steps into preeminence. Some fortunate few hit the jackpot early, leaving others to cope with envy. Out here, every gamble risks dealing with the house. Just like the pioneers forever changed this desert skyline, it is time for NXT to blaze a new trail in Sin City. Who will Stand & Deliver in Las Vegas?
NXT North American Championship: Ricky Saints VS Ethan Page!
The Revolution has come to NXT, and it is Absolute! But will he still be a champion? Or will All Ego tear down this saint here in Sin City?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who hits paydirt to open the show!
The bell rings and the fans rally up behind Ricky. The two circle, tie up, and go around. They end up on the ropes, the ref counts, and Ricky SLAPS Ethan! Ethan scrambles away, they both go outside, and Ricky fires forearms and CHOSP! Ricky puts Ethan back in, but Ethan stomps Ricky! Ethan whips Ricky, Ricky reverses, and Ricky CLOBBERS Ethan! Ricky CHOPS Ethan, bumps him off buckles, then stomps him. Ricky puts Ethan on the ropes to CHOP again! The fans fire up with Ricky, and he whips Ethan. Ethan reverses, Ricky KICKS him, then ENZIGIRIS! Ricky wrenches Ethan, wristlocks, and goes to the corner.
The fans cheer Ricky as he goes Old School! Ricky poses then AX HANDLES Ethan! Ricky runs to LARIAT! Ricky poses again and the fans fire back up. Ethan is in the corner, Ricky fires up and runs in, to hit a BIG elbow! Ricky TORNADO- NO, Ethan shoves Ricky onto the top rope! Ricky sputters, Ethan brings him to the corner, but then he scoops and aims, APRON POWERSLAM! A rough landing for both men and the fans fire up! They cheer on “NXT! NXT!” and Ethan puts Ricky in the ring. Ethan waits for Ricky to sit up, just so he can BOOT him down! Ethan rains down fists, then lets Ricky sit up so he can ROCK him in the back!
Ethan shoves Ricky against the ropes and ROCKS him again! And then another shove for another forearm to the back! The fans rally but Ethan ROCKS Ricky in the face! Ricky ROCKS Ethan, fires more shots, but Ethan knees low! Ethan suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Ethan scowls as Ricky reaches out for the ropes. The fans rally, Ethan brings Ricky up, but Ricky SLAPS! And ROCKS! Ethan ROCKS Ricky back! Ethan storms up but Ricky fires body shots and forearms. Ricky whips, Ethan reverses to scoop and SIDEWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Ricky is still in this but Ethan looms over him. The fans sing and duel, “Ricky! Ricky Saints~!” “Ethan! Ethan Page~!”
Ethan tells the fans to shut up, then he brings Ricky around. Ethan suplexes, but Ricky fights that to then SWINGING NECKBREAKER! The fans rally up while Ethan goes to the apron. Ricky pursues, has Ethan on the outside, and CHOPS him! Ethan ROCKS Ricky, Ricky ROCKS Ethan! Ricky rains down shots, the fans cheer him on, and Ricky SMACKS Ethan off the barrier! Ricky puts Ethan in the ring, but Ethan bails out the side. Ricky goes to the apron, and he springboard CORSSBODIES, but Ethan SLAMS him on the desk!! The fans lose their minds and the ref hurries to check Ricky. That was a rough landing and Ricky clutches a leg.
Ethan storms up, tells Vic to shut up, and he puts Ricky in the ring. Ethan watches from the corner, Ricky rise sup, but Ricky avoids the boot! Ethan comes back to trip Ricky and turn him! Ricky fights the turnover, but Ethan KICKS him again and again! BOSTON CRAB! Ricky endures as Ethan sits deep on the hold! Ricky reaches out, claws his way forward, but Ethan drags him back! Ethan throws off his elbow pads to dig deeper, and he makes it the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, but Ethan stomps Ricky’s arm! Ethan drags Ricky to center, rains down shots, but Ricky hits back from below! Ethan KICKS Ricky in the back!
Ethan drags Ricky up and reels him in, Canadian Rack, but Ricky slips free! Ricky ROCKS Ethan, ROCKS him again, and then ROCKS him again! Ricky fires more shots, but Ethan hoists Ricky up, to THROW him into buckles! And then a ROPE BACK SUPLEX! Ricky tumbles to the apron and then the floor! Ethan goes out and puts Ricky back in the ring. The fans rally, Ethan runs, but Ricky follows! TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while both men are down again. The fans rally as both men stand. Ethan runs, but Ricky hits a SPINEBUSTER! The fans fire up and Ricky scoops for a MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Ethan survives. The fans declare “Tony Fumbled!” as Ricky drags Ethan back up. Ricky underhooks, but Ethan fireman’s carries! Ethan bops Ricky off buckles, then SLAPS him! Ricky BOOTS! Ethan ROUNDHOUSES! Ricky sits back, but Ethan RIPCORD POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO!! Ricky survives again but he’s got blood in the mouth and welts on his back. “This is Awesome!” as Ethan stalks Ricky. Ethan drags Ricky up, fireman’s carries, but Ricky fights free again. Ricky runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, tilt-o-whirls and DESTINO! The fans fire up as Ricky goes up, up, but the back slows him down! Ethan rises to UPPERCUT!
Ethan climbs up after Ricky, fireman’s carries, but Ricky fires elbows! SUNSET FLIP, but Ethan holds onto ropes! Ricky yanks Ethan free, to POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Ethan survives and Ricky seethes. The fans rally up, Ricky goes to a corner, and he builds speed to- CODE BREAKER!! Ethan then hoists Ricky up, EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, TWO!??! Ricky survives and shocks Ethan! The fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” for making this the opener. Ethan drags Ricky up, reels him in, TWISTED- NO, Ricky slips free, ducks ‘n’ dodges and SPEARS! But he’s not done yet! Ricky powers up to hoist Ethan into a Canadian Rack of his own! ROSHAMBEAUX!! Cover, Ricky wins!
Winner: Ricky Saints, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
That was an absolute banger, and Saints is still golden! Will Ricky continue to revolutionize NXT? What must All Ego do to be back on top?
NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Hank ‘n’ Tank!
The saying goes that styles make fights, and these two teams certainly have different styles and friendships. Fraxiom may be dysfunctional at times, but they always come together and make it work. But the big belly boys bring the noise as they are two men with one mind. But will it be HONK HONK here in Las Vegas? Or will the NXT Tag Division #NeverSlowDown?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and it’s time to see who has the better combination!
The teams sort out and Hank starts with Axiom. They circle, feel things out, and knuckle lock. Axiom rolls, wrenches, but Hank powers out of the takedown! The fans cheer “MEAT!” as Hank slaps that belly. Hank and Axiom tie up again, and Axiom waistlocks, only for Hank to THROW him away! They reset again, tie up, and Axiom headlocks. Hank powers out the back but Axiom wrenches his arm. Hank wrenches back, but Axiom rolls, bridges, then breaks free to DROPKICK! The fans cheer, Axiom tags Frazer, and they whip Hank to wrench, IRON OCTOPUS, and then Frazer runs, runs, and DROPKICKS!
Hank flounders to a corner while the fans fire up. Frazer storms up, Hank puts him in the corner, but Frazer dodges to stomp. Frazer whips, Hank reverses, but Frazer goes up and over and handsprings away. Frazer comes back to victory roll, TWO! Hank runs up, Frazer dodges, Tank tags in! Tank catches Frazer, and SLAMS him into the corner! Hank SPLASHES, then BULLDOGS! The fans fire up as Tank adds a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Tank drags Frazer up, wrenches and scoops, then puts Frazer on the top rope. Hank tags in, he and Tank DOUBLE HEADBUTT the ribs! Cover, TWO! The fans rally as Hank storms up again.
Frazer kicks Hank, Hank grabs a leg and YANKS Frazer up! Frazer lands out and Frazer PELES Hank! The fans fire up as Frazer tags Axiom, he and Frazer hit the speed blitz! DDT! Tank is in but Fraxiom kick, kick, and BOOSTED DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Tank tumbles out. Axiom KICKS Hank, KICKS again, then KICKS again! Hank sputters, Axiom scuffs him, and Axiom stalks Hank to a corner. Axiom fires forearms, kicks Hank, then runs corner to corner, for a HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Axiom pushes Hank to a cover, TWO! Axiom wrenches then clamps on with a SLEEPER! Hank rises up as the fans rally, and he powers out!
Axiom kicks low, scuffs Hank again, then mocks the belly! The fans boo, and Hank fires up! Hank eggs Axiom on, so Axiom SLAPS him! Hank just huffs ‘n’ puffs and powers up! Hank runs up, Axiom headlocks, but Hank powers out! Frazer tags in, Hank LARIATS Axiom! Frazer AX HANDLES Hank, SUPERKICKS Tank, CHOP to Hank! Frazer whips, hank reverses, but Frazer ducks ‘n’ dodges to LEAIPNG LARIAT! STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Hank stays in this, but Frazer stays on him with a SLEEPER! Hank endures, even as Frazer has the body scissors. The fans rally for Hank and he fights back up!
Hank has Frazer as a backpack now, and he reaches out for Tank. But Frazer pulls back on the hold! Hank RAMS Frazer into buckles, but Axiom tags in! Axiom has the SLEEPER, but he’s a backpack again! Axiom slips around to ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Tank coaches Hank, Hank fights up, but Frazer saves Axiom from the bomb! IRON OCTOPUS! Frazer runs again, but Hank powers up and SMACKS Frazer with Axiom! Then a POWERSLAM for Axiom! The fans fire up, both men crawl, hot tags to Tank and Frazer! Tank LARIATS and CLOBBERS Frazer, then cartwheels to dodge! LARIAT!
Frazer runs but Tank scoops to SLAM him! Tank dodges Axiom, goes out to the apron to ROCK and LARIAT Axiom! Tank then slingshots to SPLASH Axiom! Tank blows past Frazer to go up, up, and FLYING DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Tank hoists Frazer up, FISHERMAN SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Frazer survives but Tank tags Hank. They go to the corners, and HONK HONK! GOLDEN RATIO for Tank! Frazer slips around Hank, crucifix takedown, TWO! Hank whips Frazer out of the ring! BOOT to Axiom! Hank goes out to join Frazer on the apron, but Frazer fires hands! Hank hits back, they brawl, and Hank ROCKS Frazer!
But Axiom saves Frazer from the back suplex! Frazer SUPERKICKS Hank, then runs up, tilt-o-whirl- NO Hank TOSSES Frazer into the ring! Axiom tags in, builds speed, and Frazer gives him the boost! FLYING RANA and Hank is sent onto Tank! Vegas is thunderous as Axiom puts Hank back in! Frazer tags back in before Axiom FROG SPLASHES! Frazer goes up to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Hank survives, Tank wipes out Axiom! Frazer hoists Hank up, but Hank TOSSES him to the corner! Hank runs up, Frazer BOOTS him, and then SUPER- NO, hank blocks! He ducks the Dragon Whip! WHEELBARROW BODY SLAM!! Cover, Axiom SUPERKICKS it apart!
The fans fire up as Tank gets back in and TOSSES Axiom back out. Tank tells Hank to go up! Frazer meets Hank up there! Hank SHOVES Frazer, Frazer backflips through, but Hank FLYING SHOULDERS! Then Tank helps out, FLAPJACK SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Frazer survives and shocks Hank ‘n’ Tank! Tank intercepts Axiom to TOSS him again! Tank goes back to the corner, “This is Awesome!” as Hank BLASTS Frazer off the apron! Frazer hits the desk! Tank tags in, and then he holds the way open!? Hank shouts out MCMG as he builds speed! FIVE HOLE DIVE onto the desk!! Vegas loses its mind, and even Fraxiom is shocked!
Tank panics as he shouts to Hank, but Frazer SUPERKICKS him! Frazer puts Tank in, tags Axiom, and they set Tank up for the MISSILE DROPKICK HIGH LOW!! Cover, TWO!?! Tank survives and no one can believe it! Fraxiom regroups and they get Tank up. Tank kicks Axiom away, TOSSES Frazer, then BOOTS Axiom! Tank DECKS Frazer, goes up a corner, but Axiom has him! Tank pushes free, but Axiom GAMANGIRIS! Tag to Frazer and Axiom climbs. Frazer goes to the other corner, SUPER SPANSIH FLY! Frazer is up, PHOENIX SPLASH!! Cover, HANK BREAKS IT?!? Talk about phoenixes, Hank rose from the dead to do that!
The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” and Axiom KCIKS, SUPERKICKS, runs, but Tank CLOBBERS him! Frazer SLINGBLADES Tank! Frazer goes up, PHOENIX- NO, he has to roll through as Tank dodges! Hank tags in, and BIG BOSS MAN SLAMS!! Tank DIVES onto Axiom!! Tag back in, and the shirts come off!! Vegas joins in for the HONK HONK!! BIG BELLY SANDWICH on Frazer, then the GRIDIRON!! Cover, HANK ‘N’ TANK WIN!!!
Winners: Hank ‘n’ Tank, by pinfall (NEW NXT Tag Team Champions)
Fraxiom was on the same page, but Hank ‘n’ Tank were a well-oiled machine! The big belly boys nearly break themselves, but they have their breakthrough moment! Hank ‘n’ Tank show respect by offering handshakes. Fraxiom push those aside, so they can hug it out! The baton has been passed, how far can Hank ‘n’ Tank run with these titles?
Backstage interview with Penn!
Yes, Penn from Penn & Teller is here, and he is very excited for this time of year. He’s been a Vegas native for a long time, people love their magic show. Some don’t believe they can do magic, and those kind are annoying. Lexis King steps in and says he’s one of those guys! It’s all a ruse! Smoke ‘n’ mirrors! You can fool the simpletons of Vegas, but Lexis is an intellectual. Oh, is he? Well, that Heritage Cup looks nice. Maybe they can keep it safe in this cage? Oh, he gonna turn it into doves or something? King plays along, putting the cup in the cage. Penn says yes, of course, and then he’ll put the curtain over this to keep the gold from being sun bleached.
But then there’s a noise inside the cage! Tada! Teller is ready to YEET! Stop that! Give him back the Cup! Will Lexis learn to believe and not be such a muggle?
Vacated NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match: Kelani Jordan VS Zaria VS Sol Ruca VS Izzi Dame VS Lola Vice VS Thea Hail!
While Stephanie Vaquer made history be becoming the first dual champion in NXT history, she knew it would be best if she gave up this title so the division could grow even stronger. One way or another, a new champion will be crowned, but who rises above the rest to stand and deliver?
The introductions are made, the belt waits high above, and we see who reaches new heights as champion!
The bell rings and Lola brawls with Thea! Zaria is after Izzi, and Sol goes Matrix to dodge Kelani! Sol kips up, runs up, but Kelani gets around to THROW Sol by her hair! Everyone else spills out, Sol back suplexes, but Kelani lands out! Thea has a ladder but Lola BOOTS her down! Sol reels Kelani back in, but Kelani RAMS Sol into the corner! Kelani stomps away on Sol, Izzi and Zaria tug-o-war, but then Kelani DROPKICKS Lola and her ladder! Sol hits a FACEBUSTER on Kelani, then runs up to ELBOW Kelani! Izzi RAMS Zaria into steel steps! Sol DROPKICKS Izzi for it! Sol and Kelani fight over a ladder, and Sol RAMS Kelani into a corner!
Sol brings the ladder out, stands it up, and the fans rally as she climbs! But Thea YANKS Sol down! Thea dodges Sol, runs up, and tilt-o-whirl DDTS! The fans fire up, Thea climbs, but Lola yanks her down! And KICKS her against the ladder! Lola shoves Thea down, but Kelani CLUBS Lola! Kelani ROCKS Lola, climbs up, but Lola grabs a leg! Kelani does the splits to stay on the ladder! But Thea gets under Kelani, Lola KICKS Thea and Thea POWERBOMBS Kelani! Zara DOUBLE SPEARS Thea and Lola! Izzi DECKS Sol, but Zaria SPEARS Izzi for it! Now Zaria has the ladder and she stands it up! The ladder squeaks so Zaria just puts it on, for the TERRY FUNK COPTER!
Kelani gets hit! Thea gets hit! Lola gets SMACKED! Izzi BOOTS Zaria down! Izzi reels Zaria in, picks her up, but Zaria fights the bomb! Zaria is free, but then Izzi scoops to BACKDROP Zaria onto the ladder! But Kelani and Sol fight over a new ladder! Izzi drags Kelani up while Lola drags Sol out. Lola, Sol and Thea brawl on the outside while Kelani DRAGON WHIPS Izzi in the inside! Lola returns to whip Kelani, but Kelani reverses to put Lola in the ropes! HOTSHOT, and then POMMEL LEG DROP! Kelani goes for the ladder but Izzi puts her on the apron. Kelani ROUNDHOUSES Iziz, kicks Thea and BOOTS SOl!
Kelani ASAI MOONSAULTS and down go Thea and Sol! The fans fire up as Kelani rushes back in. Kelani has the ladder but Izzi CLUBS her down! Izzi reels Kelani in, lines up the shot, and suplexes, but Kelani slips fere! Kelani does the splits for a second, but then hits the LEG DROP DDT onto the ladder! Kelani DECKS Zaria onto another ladder, SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT on the ladder! Kelani stands the ladder up, climbs, and no one is there! Kelani paws at the ladder, but then Lola climbs! Lola SMACKS Kelani off the ladder, paws at the belt, but Sol CLUBS Lola! Sol drags Lola down, but Lola jumps on for a GUILLOTINE!
Sol endures, powers up, and RAMS Lola into a corner! But Lola DECKS Sol, then HIP ATTACKS! Lola climbs, but Thea yanks her down! Lola fires the LIGHTNING KICKS! And then HIP ATTACKS! Lola climbs, Izzi drags her down, but Lola SPIN KICKS! And HIP ATTACKS! Lola climbs again, but Kelani yanks her down! Lola ROUNDHOUSES Kelani down! But now Sol gets under Lola! Lola fights free, but Sol ducks! Backfist hits ladder! Izzi hits a CODE BREAKER on Lola! BOOT for Zaria! Kelani goes up, Izzi catches her, and CHOKE SLAMS her! But Sol climbs during the chaos! Izzi hurries after her, gets under her, and then SUPER SKY HIGHS!
Izzi kips up, the fans fire up for The It Girl, and she hurries up the ladder! But Thea shakes the ladder! Thea climbs, Izzi kicks her away, so Thea tips the ladder! Izzi jumps down, the ladder falls over, and Thea HEADBUTTS Izzi! Zaria has a ladder, but Thea DROPKICKS it into her! Thea blocks Lola’s kick, scoops her and WORLD’S LITTLEST SLAMS her on a ladder! Thea SENTONS, then the IMPLODER SENTONS! Thea stands a new ladder up, the fans rally, but Kelani ROCKS Thea! Kelani runs but Thea scoops! EXPLODER onto the ladder in the corner! Kelani writhes, flops out of the ring, and Thea stands up the tall one!
Thea climbs, the fans cheer her on, and she reaches the top! Thea paws at the belt, but someone is dragging the ladder away! Izzi keeps Thea out of reach, then goes up! But now Thea keeps Izzi from reaching the belt with a KIMURA! SNAP, and Izzi falls! The Culling hurries out here, they check on Izzi, but Thea reaches for the belt as it sways! Thea sees Zaria down below, and Zaria DEADLIFTS the ladder! Thea FALLS ONTO THE CULLING! The fans are thunderously losing their minds as Zaria hits big on that hand. “This is Awesome!” as Zaria stands the ladder back up. Zaria climbs, but Kelani is back!
Kelani drags Zaria down, SMACKS her off the rungs, then KICKS her down. Kelani drags a ladder over to DRIBBLE it off Zaria! But Sol saves Zaria! ZaRuca DOUBLE KICK Kelani! Sol and Kelani tug-o-war while Zaria climb, and then Kelani RAMS Sol into the ladder! Sol moves aside, the ladder is now a bridge! Kelani kicks Sol, climbs up, and she SMACKS Zaria off rungs! Sol joins in, she and Kelani brawl! The fans fire up as Lola SHOVES them both down! Lola climbs to get on top of Zaria, REAR NAKED CHOKE! Zaria still climbs, even with Lola as a backpack! Zaria reaches out, but she’s also fading! Zaria slowly climbs down, then BACKPACK SENTONS Lola!
The fans fire up while those two are down, but Kelani grins. Kelani climbs, and she FIVE STAR FROG SPLASHES Lola on the ladder bridge!! Kelani then removes the bridge, climbs up the ladder, but Sol springboards onto the other side! They climb, they hand fight, and Kelani KICKS Sol! Kelani kicks Zaria away, but Zaria YANKS her down! Fireman’s carry, for the military press, and the TOSS out onto The Culling, Thea and Lola! But now that leaves ZaRuca alone in the ring… These friends, these teammates, these rivals, climb the ladder at the same time, and then they spot the other. Well, it was gonna happen at some point in this match…
Zaria has Sol hold on, and tells her that no matter what, they’re friends. And then the forearms start flying! The fans fire up as the shots go faster and faster! They HEADBUTT, and both wobble. Zaria reaches up, touches the belt, but Sol skins the cat to UP KICK Zaria! Zaria falls, Sol rises up to the top! But Izzi is back! Izzi drags Sol down, Sol kicks her away, and SUPER SOL SNATCHER!! The fans are thunderous as Thea and Lola GET A SOUL SNATCHER!! Sol climbs, the fans are going nuts, and Sol brings down the belt! SOL WINS!!
Winner: Sol Ruca (NEW NXT Women’s North American Champion)
Even Sol can’t believe this surreal moment! But Sol goes from no belts to TWO BELTS as she is also the WWE Women’s Speed Champion! Will nothing stop this wave of momentum she’s riding?
Backstage interview with Gigi Dolin, Tatum Paxley & Shotzi Blackheart.
Sarah Schreiber congratulates them on winning that Countdown show tag match for their very first shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Tatum says yes, her very first Stand & Deliver, and she got to win with her best friends ever~! Dream come true! Gigi says they’ve been busting their asses between NXT and TNA. It is time to bring those tag titles back where they belong. They’re so ready! Oh, wait. Doesn’t that mean Tatum might face her “sweet dove,” Lyra? Yes, Gigi knows Tatum has a place in her heart for Lyra. But it doesn’t matter if it’s Lyra & Bayley or Liv & Raquel. Come Tuesday, this is their moment! Will the odd girls out finally get some gold?
Six Man Tag: The D’Angelo Family VS Dark State!
The Don, the Underboss, his Consigliere, and even his cousin/enforcer have run the streets of NXT. But a new element of chaos and violence has moved in, wanting to completely rewrite how things work. But will Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars & Osiris Griffin tear down everything Tony, Stacks, Luca & Rizzo have built here? Or will everyone learn that no one messes with The D’Angelo Family?
No time to sort out, it is a brawl! The fans fire up but this 4v3 ends up with Tony and Dark State in the ring. Tony says let’s do it! He fires hands, he DECKS Shugars and Dion, but Cutler & Osiris mug Tony! Tony ROCKS them now, then LARIATS Osiris outta the ring! Luca 7 Stacks get in, they get Cutler with SHATTER MACHINE! The fans fire up, things finally sort out, and Stacks starts with Dion. Stacks throws hands, Dion shoves free, but Stacks waistlocks. Dion elbows free, waistlocks, but Stacks bucks the O’Conner. Tag to Luca, SLINGSHOT SHOULDER TACKLE! Cover, TWO, but Luca headlocks.
Dion powers out and Osiris tags in. Dion is sent out, Luca dodges Osiris, and Luca ROCKS Osiris. Osiris blocks the whip to reverse the whip, and then he CLOBBERS Luca right off the apron! Tag back to Dion and he stalks Luca on the outside. Luca SLAPS Dion, and Dion gets pissed! Dion RAMS Luca into the desk, into the apron, and repeat! Dion brings out Mr. Hyde as he CLUBS away on Luca! Shugars ants Dion to pay attention tot he count, but Dion THRWOS Luca into the ring frame! Dion pushes Luca in at 8, then he rains down fists. Tag to Shugars, then he tags Osiris, and Shugars again has Dion cool off while Osiris KICKS Luca.
Osiris scoops Luca, talks trash, then FALL AWAY SLAMS! Osiris runs to SPLASH Luca, tags Shugars, and Luca is on the ropes. Shugars ELBOWS Luca, then feeds him to Dion’s FLAPJACK. Cover, TWO! Luca stays in this, but Dion stomps away. Dion runs and ELBOW FLOPS as Luca dodges! Shugars tags in, BLASTS Stacks, then brings Luca up. Shugars whips, Luca dodges, and Shugars hits buckles! Luca rolls Shugars, TWO, but Luca deadlifts to POWERBOMB! The fans fire up with Tony, and Luca craws his way over. But Cutler is creeping, so Tony DECKS him first! Stacks takes the tag! Stacks rallies on Dark State!
The fans fire up, Stacks dodges Dion and CLOBBERS him! Tony is a bit surprised but Stacks BACKDROPS Shugars! Stacks SPLASHES Dion, ELBOWS Shugars, then DUMPS Osiris out! Stacks fires up, the fans are with him, and he CANNONBALLS Dion! Stacks sees Tony watching, but that delay lets Shugars dodge. But then Stacks goes out to CANNONBALL to the floor! But Osiris POUNCES Stacks into the timekeeper’s area! Osiris tags in so he can fetch Stacks. Osiris hauls Stacks up and RAMS him into the apron! Stacks falls in a heap, but puts him in at the count of 7. Osiris CLUBS Stacks, then whips him to a corner hard!
Stacks falls in a heap again, and Tony seems conflicted about this. Osiris puts Stacks in the Dark State corner, Dion tags in, but Stacks fights back! Stacks runs, but Dion catches him! Stacks reaches out, only Luca reaches out in return! Dion still hits the SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Tag to Shugars, he CLOBBERS and stomps away on Stacks, then ELBOW DROPS! The fans boo but Shugars soaks up the heat. Shguars clamps onto Stacks with body scissors and he puts on the squeeze. Stacks endures, even as Shugars adds a chinlock. Shugars talks trash, fishhooks Stacks’ nose, then puts on the pressure with the body scissors.
Stacks fires elbows as the fans rally up. Shugars shifts to a bearhug, but Stacks pries the hold open! Shugars CLUBS Stacks, but Stacks ELBOWS Shugars! Shugars anchors a leg, plays rope a dope, but Stacks ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up as Stacks crawls! Shugars drags Stacks up, back suplexes, but Stacks lands out! SHOTGUN KNEE! Stacks crawls, as does Shugars. Tony now wants it, and Stacks hot tags him in! The Don rallies on Dark State with haymakers! He TOSSES Osiris, he BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES Dion, then BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES Shugars! Osiris returns, but he gets a SPINEBUSTER! The fans fire up, but Shugars goes up!
Tony goes up after him, SUPER BELLY2BELLY onto Osiris! Cover, Dion breaks it! Luca SHOTGUNS Dion, but Shugars ROCKS Luca! Luca suplexes Shugars and himself up and out to the floor! Osiris jumps over Tony’s tackle to tag in Dion! SLAM and deadlift JACKHAMMER! Cover, TWO! Tony survives but Rizzo can only watch as Dion tags Osiris. Osiris tags Shugars, Shugars goes up, DARK STATE BOMB!! Cover, LUCA & STACKS BREAK IT! The fans fire up as all six men are down! Rizzo coaches the family but Cutler coaches his team. The trios regroup, stand up, and the fans fire up as they all stare down.
The ref says calm it down, but the brawl is on! The fans fire up as Luca has Dion, Stacks has Shugars, and Tony has Osiris! Osiris turns it around to stomp Tony, Luca CLOBBERS Shugars, but the ref is too busy to see Cutler trip Luca! Cutler drags Luca out to then fireman’s carry and POST him! But Rizzo goes up! SUPER CROSSBODY onto Cutler! The fans fire up as the enforcer does what she has to! Then Osiris takes the BADA BOOM! Cover, TWO!! Osiris is a monster to survive that, but Stacks says he’s got an idea. Tony says okay, and Stacks brings in a crowbar! Tony says wait, they were supposed to win the right way!
Tony puts his crowbar on the outside, but Stacks won’t give his up. Shugars CLOBBERS Stacks into Tony! Shugars calls to the others, Dark State all tags in. They get Stacks up, Sugars bringts the straps down. Tony SPEARS Shugars! Then he TOSSES Doin, dodges Osiris, and ROCKS him! Tony calls to Stacks, stands him up, and hugs it out,. Then TOny TOSSES Stacks onto Dark State! The fans fire up as the family sticks together! Stacks CLOBBERS Cutler! But now Cutler has a crowbar! The ref stops Cutler, but Shugars CLOBBERS Tony! Stacks grabs the other crowbar! But Shugars uses Tony as a shield! Stacks jukes to CLOBBER Shugars!
The fans fire up, but here comes Cutler! Tony SPINEBUSTERS Cutler! But now he wants Stacks to trust him on this. Stacks and Tony hug it out again, but then Stacks looks at the crowbar. Tony looks to Stacks, and he puts the crowbar aside. TO LOW BLOW TONY!!! The fans can’t believe what just happened! Why, Stacks, why!? Stacks says Tony should’ve just trusted him. The Dark State tag in, and they get Tony up! DARK STATE BOMB!! Cover, Dark State wins!!
Winners: Dark State, by pinfall
The fans boo Stacks and Rizzo is distraught! The Don never gave up on The Underboss, but the Underboss gave up on The Don. Why would Stacks do this to the family? What will Dark State do to NXT now that they run the streets?
Backstage interview with Hank ‘n’ Tank.
Sarah congratulates the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions on defeating the undefeatable Fraxiom to become champions in WWE. Hank says rarely does the input and the output match. But tonight was a rare moment where input and output matched perfectly. There is no one else he’d rather have these belts with. Tank says when you join the WWE, when you enter NXT, you join because of these moments, these opportunities. Tank knew he was signing up for that, and he knew he was going to put in the work and have his moment. But he had no idea he’d do that with his brother. These moments aren’t possible without each other, and they’re worth it because of each other.
Hank ‘n’ Tank are feeling great after their feel good moment, what will the big belly boys get up to now that they’re the top of the division?
NXT Women’s Championship Fatal 4 Way: Stephanie Vaquer VS Jordynne Grace VS Jaida Parker VS Giulia!
The Dark Angel was a double champion, but she chose to focus on THE title in THE Women’s Division. But even then, the bull’s eye on her back still grew as Juggernaut, Miss Parker, and even the Beautiful Madness all came after her. Will Vaquer survive these odds to still be La Primera? Or will we have another new champion crowned tonight?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is THE best of the best!
The bell rings and the fans rally for all parts of the match. Giulia and Vaquer step up to each other, but Jaida and Grace turn them around to fire forearms! They whip but Giulia reverses, Jaida and Vaquer tumble out. Giulia then dodges Grace to fire a HEADBUTT! Grace ROCKS Giulia, then LARIATS! And CLOBBERS her! And then scoops to GUT WRENCH SLAM! The fans fire up as Grace BLASTS Jaida, then covers Giulia, ONE! Grace drags Giulia up, reels her in, and hoists her right up top. Grace climbs up, but Jaida joins in! Vaquer goes after Jaida, throws her aside, then brings Grace away. Giulia jumps, Jaida dodge and Jaida ROCKS Giulia!
Jaida dragon sleepe1rs Giulia, adds Vaquer, but Giulia KNEES free! But Jaida kicks her away, focuses on Vaquer, but Vaquer flips that! Giulia KICKS Jaida into Vaquer’s REVERSE DDT! Then Giulia stomps Jaida, Vaquer adds a leg drop, and then Giulia rusna t Vaquer! Vaquer ducks the kick to roll her up, TWO! The frienly rival sstare down and the fans fir eup, but here comes Grace! Vaquer & GIulia dodge, double drop tohold, then double DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Vaquer and Giulia stare down. Giulia dodges a lariat to RANA, then she BOOTS Vaquer on the ropes! Giulia runs, but Jaida trips her up!
Jaida drags Giulia out, ROCKS her, then goes to the apron, only for Grace to trip her! Grace jumps in, Vaquer LARIATS, but Grace brushes that off! The fans fire up and Vaquer smiles. Vaquer CHOPS, then blocks a shot to CHOP again! Vaqeur goes up, up, jumps around, but Grace CHOPS! Vaquer still jumps, but Grace stops the arm-drag! But Vaquer pops Grace up, turns things around, victory roll! TWO, and Grace SLAPS Vaquer! The fans fire up for “Women’s Wrestling!” as Grace runs. Vaaquer gets past her, ROCKS Grace, but Grace whips! Vaquer tilt-opwhuril and rolls Grace up, TWO! Vaquer BOOTS Grace, then hits a BIG back suplex!
The fans fire up and Vaquer covers, but Jaida breaks it! Jaida TOSSES Vaquer, drags race up, but Giuila BOOTS Jaida down! Giulia TOSSES Grace, but Grace grabs Giulia’s hair! Jaida runs up, BLASTS Grace, but Giulia fires off shots! Giulia DOUBLE CHOPS, then ROCKS and DOUBLE CHOPS again! Giulia HEADBUTTS Jaida, then snapmares her. Giulia runs to KNEE Jaida down! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up and Giulia drags Jaida up. Giulia hammerlocks an arm but Jaida powers out! Jaida THROWS Giulia, but Vaquer DROPKICKS Jaida down! Jaida goes to a corner, Vaquer fires off, but Jaida SLAPS her!
Jaida SLAPS Vaquer again, then brings her around. “This y’all’s champ?” Jaida reels Vaquer in, wrenches and RAMS her down! Jaida RAMS Vaquer down again, taunts her, then whips her to a corner. Jaida runs up, back body blocks, then she puts Vaquer in the ropes. Jaida CHOPS Vaquer, then goes up the corner! But Giulia is back, only for Jaida to kick her. Vaquer KICKS from below! Vaquer goes up to HEADBUTT Jaida, then brings her up. Giulia joins in, but Jaida still resists! Grace gets in this, and the fans fire up for the double Electric Chair Lift! Jaida stands, DOUBLE BLOCKBUSTER DOOMSDAY!! The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!”
Grace covers Vaquer, TWO! She covers Giuila, TWO! She covers Jaida, TWO! Grace drags Vaquer up, pump handles, but Vaquer fights that, only for Grace to O’Conner Roll! TWO, and into the headscissors! But Grace Electric Chair Lifts out of that! The fans boo but Grace shifts that to a fireman’s carry, ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! Giulia is up, she dodges and jumps on, GUILLOTINE! Grace stays up, and powers through to suplex Giulia! JACKHAMMER! Jaida runs up, gets around, but Grace ELBOWS her! Then she sends her into Giulia, GERMAN NORTHERN LIGHTS COMBO!! Cover, Vaquer breaks it!
The fans rally and duel, but “LA PRIMERA!” has the majority. Vaquer brings Grace up, but Grace RAMS her into the corner! Grace runs up, Vaquer dodges, but runs into Giulia’s ARRIVEDERCI! Jaida runs up, Giulia dodges, tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Jaida is in a corner, Giulia runs up, but Jaida puts her on the apron. Jaida ROCKS Giulia, but Giulia just HEADBUTTS back! Giulia laughs, climbs, but Grace is after her! Giulia HEADBUTTS Grace and Grace staggers back. MISSILE DROPKICK hits Grace! But Vaquer is up and she stares Giulia down. The fans fire up again as these two start throwing forearms!
Giulia ROCKS Vaquer, Vaquer HEADBUTTS Giulia, but Giulia laughs that off to HEADBUTT! They DOUBLE HEADBUTT again and again and again! Giulia gets the edge and just HEADBUTTS Vaquer again and again until she’s down on the mat! Giulia reels Vaquer in, but Vaquer fights the scoop! Vaquer fires body shots, knees, then a snapmare! And the headscissors! But Giulia pops free to have the legs! SURFBOARD STOMP! Cover, Grace breaks it! Jaida is also back, and she hits a BLOCKBUSTER on Grace! Jaida dares somebody to get up, and Giulia runs in. But into a SAMOAN DROP! Grace is in a corner, Jaida RAMS her!
Jaida puts Grace in the ropes, CHOPS her, then scoops Giulia! Jaida puts Giulia on top to CHOP! Vaquer runs up but into a BODY SHOT! Jaida says c’mon now! Jaida puts Vaquer on top for a triple stack! The fans are going nuts as Jaida CHOPS away on Vaquer the most! Jaida then runs to TRIPLE TEARDROP!! Jaida high steps it out and the fans fire up for “MISS PARKER!” Jaida hauls Vaquer up to suplex and FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!! Vaquer survives and Jaida is frustrated. Grace grabs Jaida’s leg, but Jaida HIP BUMPS her down! Jaida has the legs, ties those up, then SLAPS Grace on the side.
Giulia is up and runs in, tilt-o-whirl to the IRON OCTOPUS! But Vaquer puts Grace in a LAST CHANCERY! It’s a chain of submissions, who wins if someone taps!? Jaida reaches back for Vaquer but Giulia pulls on Jaida’s other arm! Grace is completely caught, but Jaida lest Grace free, AIR RAID CRASH onto Grace! Vaquer SUPERKICKS Jaida! Grace fights the underhooks from Vaquer, but Vaquer JAWBREAKERS, then SUPERKICKS again! Giulia runs up, Vaquer hits her with SOLE FOOD! METEORA for Jaida in a corner! METEORA for Grace! Vaquer runs in at Giulia but Giulia BOOTS her away!
Vaquer just smirks, grabs the legs, and DRAPING DRAGON SCREWS! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Vaquer drags Giulia up. Snapmare and headscissors! The fans fire up as Vaquer finally hits the DEVIL’S KISS! Five for Giulia, yeeeeeah! Vaquer SLAPS Jaida, snapmares and headscissors, for some DEVIL’S KISSES! Five for Miss Parker, and Grace runs up! Snap suplex from Vaquer, then the headscissors! DEVIL’S KISSES! TEN for Grace, yeeeeeeeeah~! The fans are thunderous but Vaquer and Giulia meet again. Vaquer fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT now, then reels Giulia in! S V- NO, Giulia flips fere!
Giulia backslides Vaquer, TWO! Giulia has the arms, KAMI-GOYE!! But Vaquer flops out of the ring! Giulia is furious, but Grace URAKENS! Pump handle, BEAST DRIVER! HIP NOTIC!! Jaida POSTS Grace, hobbles over to Giulia, and fireman’s carries, only for Giulia to slip down and roll her up! TWO!!! Jaida barely gets away! Jaida suplexes, GOURD BUSTERS, and HIP NOTIC!! Cover, but Vaquer SPIRAL TAPS Jaida!! And then S V B!!! Cover, VAQUER WINS!!
Winner: Stephanie Vaquer, by pinfall (still NXT Women’s Champion)
La Primera is La Primera for a reason! She reigns supreme after taking on three of the best, but who will be next to test themselves against her?
NXT Championship Triple Threat: Oba Femi VS Trick Williams VS Je’Von Evans!
This is quite the generational battle within NXT, as The Ruler is the present, dismissing #CrashOutTrick as the past and The Young OG as the distant future. But will Oba still be the Ruler of NXT after this high-stakes main event? Will Trick become a historic THREE-TIME champion? Or will the future arrive already with the biggest moment in Je’Von’s career?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time to see who is really the man around here!
The bell rings and Je’Von dodges to let Oba and Trick run into each other! Springboard, but his cutter gets caught! Trick shoves Je’Von to the corner, Oba runs in, but Je’Von dodges! Oba POSTS himself, and Je’Von RANAS Trick! Je’Von runs back to fire hands on Oba! The fans rally but Oba shoves him away. Oba then DOUBLE LARIATS his challengers! Oba CLUBS Trick, scoops Je’Von, but Je’Von slips free! Je’Von DROPKICKS Oba and Trick DUMPS him out! The fans fire up as Je’Von and Trick stare down. Je’Von ducks a kick, headlocks, but Trick back suplexes! Je’Von lands out, but Trick backflips over Je’Von’s leg sweep!
The fans fire up as Trick shows he can get bouncy, too! Je’Von dodges a lariat, springboards and rolls Trick up<T WO! Trick clinches, BOOK- NO, Je’VOn armd-rags. Trick BLATSS Oba, but Je’Von goes Matrix! Trick pops Je’Von up but Je’Von turns uppercut into backslide! TWO, and Trick ROCKS Je’Von! Je’Von rebounds to ROCK Trick, but then Trick rebounds, and DOUBLE BOOTS take both men down! Trick kips up, the fans fire up, but then Je’Von kips up! The fans fire up more as things speed up. Je’Von wrenches to SOBAT, then he reels Trick in. Trick fights the lift, lifts Je’Von, but Oba lifts them both! Oba DOUBLE SAMOAN DROPS!
The fans are thunderous as Oba shakes the ropes! Oba drags Je’Von up to then SMACK Trick with him! And SMACK him again! Oba then hits Je’Von with the SHOULDER BUSTER! Oba goes back for Trick to fireman’s carry again, for a military press! The fans fire up as Oba hits a GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up and rally while Oba whips Trick. Trick KICKS Oba, then runs to LARIAT! Oba stays up so Trick LARIATS again! Oba is still up, Trick runs again, but Oba LARIATS in return! Trick falls and the fans fire up! Je’Von aims from a corner! Springboard and FLYING LARIAT! Down goes Oba!
Je’Von says that’s three, boy! But Trick LARIATS Je’Von! Trick tells the kid to shut up. RIPCORD into the fireman’s carry, and then the DEATH VALLEY BOMB! Cover, Oba breaks it! Oba CLUBS Trick, Trick ROCKS Oba, and Trick goes up. Trick rains down fists, but Oba picks Trick up off the corner! Je’Von goes up, but Trick goes Matrix to avoid the Doomsday! Rana cover on Oba, TWO! LEG LARIAT for Je’Von! LEG LARIAT for Oba! Then a FLAPJACK for Je’Von! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up and Oba CHOPS Trick down! Oba drags Trick back up, ROCKS him with a forearm, and puts Trick in a corner.
Oba fires body shots, Trick sits down, and Oba runs at Je’Von. Oba blocks a boot, but not the KICK! Je’Von goes out, ROCKS Oba, and Trick hits a JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Trick and Je’Von stare down, and Je’Von says, “It’s like that?!7” Je’Von springboards, Trick uses Oba as a step! Trick CLOBBERS Je’Von outta the sky! Cover, Oba breaks it! Oba CLUBS Trick, puts him on the top rope, then climbs up. Oba fires hands, but Je’Von goes for a leg! Je’Von DUMPS Oba out of the ring! But Trick SMACKS Je’Von! Je’Von runs up to go right up, and he brings Trick to the top! Trick trips Je’Von, Je’Von ENZIGIRIS!
Oba YANKS Je’Von from the apron, but Je’Von fires hands to RANA Oba into the apron! But Trick adjusts and he SUPER CROSSBODIES onto them both! The fans fire up again and Trick whips Je’Von to the ring. Je’Von box jumps then ASAI MOONSAULTS! Direct hit on Trick and Je’Von gets Trick in the ring. BOUNCY RANA! Then Je’Von sweeps the leg, pommel and DOUBLE STOMP! The fans fire up and Je’Von storms up on Oba. “This is Awesome!” but Oba is too big to scoop! Oba CLUBS Je’Von, but Trick is back. Trick fires forearms with Oba, they go back and forth, but Je’Von goes up the corner! DOUBLE WHISPER IN THE WIND!
Je’Von hits both men, covers Trick, TWO! Cover on Oba, TWO! Je’Von is a bit frustrated, but the fans rally up. Je’Von tries to scoop Oba!? He DOES scoop Oba! But Trick CLUBS Je’Von, then scoop SLAMS Oba himself! Trick says that’s how grown men do it. Je’Von runs up, but Trick picks him up and puts him on the top rope. Trick ROCKS Je’Von, climbs up, but Je’Von fights the suplex. Oba lifts Trick again, but Trick pulls on Je’Von’s hair! Trick pulls Je’Von back into this, TOWER OF DOOM!! The fans are thunderous, and they hope these three “FIGHT FOREVER!” Oba and Trick fire haymakers on each other now!
Oba and Trick keep going, and then Oba blocks a shot to fire a flurry! Trick waistlocks, Je’Von runs up, but Oba dodges! SUPERMAN PUNCH hits Trick! Oba UPPERCUTS Je’Von! Trick BOOTS Oba! Trick blocks Je’Von’s kick to SWING it into Oba! Trick UPPERCUTS Je’Von, Oba fireman’s carries Trick! Je’Von SUPERKICKS Oba, and Trick GERMAN SUPELEXES! But Oba’s right back up!?! And he DOUBLE SPINEBUSTERS Je’Von & Trick!! The fans are thunderous again, and Oba runs at Trick! ELBOW in the corner! Oba keeps moving, UPPERCUT! And then- SPIN KCIK from Trick! Cover, Je’Von rolls Trick! TWO!
Je’Von runs, rebounds, RED DOT ENZIGIRI! Trick flops out, Je’Von has Oba to himself! Je’Von climbs a corner, takes aim, and FIVE STAR FROG SPLASHES!! But into Oba’s grip!! Oba rises up and he CHOKE- CUTTER!! Je’Von counters outta nowhere like Orton would, then covers, TWO!! But then springboards, into Oba’s arms! Oba lifts Je’Von, but Je’Von makes it SLICED BREAD!! Cover, TWO!!! Oba survives but Je’Von isn’t stopping there! Je’Von goes up, up, and O G- UPPERCUT!! Oba takes Je’Von outta the air! Cover, TRICK YANKS OBA AWAY! But Oba gets Trick up, APRON CHOKE SLAM!
Oba goes back to Je’Von, but Je’Von scoops?! AND SLAMS!! Hogan on Andre, meet your match! Je’Von goes up, up, O G CUTTER!!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Oba survives, Trick is relieved, and no one else can believe it! Trick then YANKS the ref out anyway?! The fans boo as Trick no longer cares about the rules! Je’Von says bet, and he DIVES onto Trick! Down goes Trick and Je’Von goes back for Oba. But Oba pops Je’Von up! But Je’Von RANAS Oba out of the ring! Je’Von leaps, but Oba catches him again! And THROWS him into the barriers! Then he THROWS him through the barriers!! The fans lose their minds as Oba runs up on Trick!
Trick clinches Oba first! BOOKEND through the desk!! The fans lose their minds all over again, and Trick hurries to get Je’Von in the ring! Trick takes aim, for the TRICK SHOT!!! Cover, but the ref is still down! Oba keeps the ref from counting the cover!! Trick would’ve won twice over by now! The ref KICKS Oba away, hurries to count, but Oba CLOBBERS the pin!! The fans are electric as this one continues! Trick brings Oba up to fire a forearm! Oba fires back! The fans again chant “FIGHT FOREVER!” and these three just might! The forearms keep going and they turn to haymakers! But Je’Von DOUBLE O G CUTTERS!!!!
Trick flops out, Je’Von hurries to go up, up, and LEAP OF FAITH!! But TRICK SHOT!! FALL FROM GRACE onto Je’Von!! Oba hauls Je’Von up, FALL! FROM!! GRACE!!! Cover, OBA WINS!!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall (still NXT Champion)
Las Vegas gives this a standing ovation, because this is going to be one to remember! Trick’s reign is still the past, and Je’Von’s future is still far off. Will The Ruler always be The Ruler of NXT?
My Thoughts:
A truly amazing Stand & Deliver here, from start to finish. For one, it’s been a long time since the WWE has given any “Premium Live Event” a match in the preshow. The Fatal 4 Way tag match was great stuff, though I’m a little disappointed Roxie & Cora are out just because Roxie is selfish again. But I guess Roxie and Cora can feud now as part of Roxie’s departure from NXT. Gigi & Tatum winning is great, though, as that perhaps does keep the women’s tag title match for WrestleMania in question. Gigi & Tatum are Faces, so you would think they challenge the Heel team of Liv & Raquel. But given Tatum’s history with Lyra, that’d be a fun match up there, too.
Ricky VS Ethan was great stuff, especially as the opener to the main card. Great stuff with Ethan working on Ricky’s back and Ricky fighting to overcome that. Great win for Ricky, and I suspect we still see Eddy Thorpe and/or Wes Lee come back around for the next feud with this title. Battleground: Tampa is a month away, we can really build to something good with either Eddy or Wes. Fraxiom VS Hank ‘n’ Tank was an awesome tag match, and certainly the best for Hank ‘n’ Tank, especially with their win. Fraxiom can now move on to either do singles title stories or even be called up, and Hank ‘n’ Tank are going to be a lot of fun as the tag champs.
That Six Pack Ladder Match was awesome stuff, even better than the last one of these we saw, at least here in WWE. And honestly, Sol Ruca could’ve just won with that skin-the-cat to the top, but I suppose spamming Sol Snatcher to take out the rest of the field was fine. Great moment for Sol as she’s been in NXT for quite a good amount of time without a reign. And now she’s a double champion because she really did win the Women’s Speed Championship last Wednesday, not that we ever see Speed titles on TV. But this is good stuff for Sol, and we can see her and Zaria be a bit tense a la Fraxiom from here on while Sol also defends the title against the other contenders.
The Six Man Tag was great stuff, but that vignette beforehand definitely had a foreshadowing element to it. Stacks betraying Tony was definitely the right call, as I don’t think either Stacks or Tony is going to reach the top of NXT while still being attached to each other. Plus, Dark State is coming in strong and this win gives them some legitimacy past just being troublemakers. I was a little surprised it was Osiris in this match but he finally got to show what he can do, and he is definitely a physical force. These four can easily go for any and all titles, whatever combination they want, and they’ll definitely help define NXT going through the rest of the year.
The Women’s Fatal 4 and the Men’s Triple Threat were both absolute classics, you could’ve had either one be the main event, but it was fine that the women went first. Jaida definitely rose to the occasion for being, as she rightfully pointed out on Tuesday, the only homegrown talent in the match. That’s proof of how good she is, and how good NXT is for a homegrown talent to be as good as three women who have been all over the world and in many different promotions. But in the end, Vaquer retaining was fine, it works that each contender now has to find their way back up for perhaps a proper 1v1 feud.
And the Men’s Triple Threat is definitely one of NXT’s best Triple Threats, maybe the best period. Je’Von IS the future, but clearly Oba is still the present. Amazing stuff from all three men, though I think Trick was a step behind on when he was supposed to yank the ref out of the ring. That or there was a logistics mistake on where the pin and the ref were supposed to be to start. But Oba retaining is also a fine choice. Trick is basically one match away from a call-up, and Je’Von has a bright future ahead of him being that he is only just now turning 20 years old. But if not Trick and Je’Von, I’m not sure anyone is dethroning Oba just yet. I guess we’ll see if anyone returns or debuts within the next few weeks.
My Score: 9.5/10
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