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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (12/24/21)

‘Twas the SmackDown Before Christmas…

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Coverage SmackDown 2021

It’s a Holly Jolly SmackDown!

What a gift for Christmas! SmackDown gives us a Women’s Championship Match AND a 12 Man Gauntlet, the winner to challenge Shinsuke Nakamura!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair VS Toni Storm; Charlotte wins and retains the title.
  • The 12 Days of Christmas Gauntlet: Sami Zayn wins and will challenge Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Intercontinental Championship next week.
  • Six Man Tag Miracle on 34th Street Fight: Drew McIntyre & The New Day VS The Usos & “Mad Cap” Moss w/ “Happy” Corbin; McIntyre & The New Day win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman.

Kayla notes it has been one week since Heyman was publicly fired by Roman Reigns. “Publicly.” Had to get that dig in there. No, she’s trying to give him a chance to tell his side of what happened. “What happened? What happened is I told the truth to Roman Reigns. And it was a truth he didn’t want to hear, publicly.” He got fired publicly and smashed in the face publicly, embarrassed, humiliated in front of his peers and the entire world, publicly. What happened was, Heyman told Roman the truth, and he paid the price for it, publicly. Does Heyman regret telling the truth? Heyman thinks a moment.

“No. Because my role as Special Counsel was to tell Roman Reigns these uncomfortable truths.” Heyman’s role wasn’t juts to protect Roman as a personality or intellectual property, but as champion. When Heyman came back from the ring, he tried to explain, but all his bags, notes, suits and other belongings were tossed out of the locker room and into the hallway, “like I was some frickin’ rookie.” But Heyman’s role was to protect the championship. Make no mistake, Roman is the greatest Universal Champion of all time. But he needs to be protected from Brock Lesnar.

Then what’s next for Heyman? Heyman takes a moment to drink some water. “I don’t know. What do I do now? I go to NXT, I cherry pick top talent, I start all over again? Not at this stage. I put every bit of my heart and my soul and my spirit into serving as the Special Counsel to the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, because I believe in Roman Reigns. “Without that, maybe it’s time for me to acknowledge my career is most likely over.” Heyman then takes a deep breath, but leaves it at that. Is this the end of Paul Heyman as Advocate, Special Counsel and manager to any WWE superstar?

 

SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair VS Toni Storm!

The Queen opens the action for tonight’s SmackDown Christmas Eve! But will Charlotte still have a gold Christmas? Or will it be #ToniTime in time for the holidays?

SmackDown returns and the belt is raised! Toni looks understandably nervous and excited, and the bell rings to finally start this golden grudge match! They tie up, go around, and Charlotte puts Toni in a corner. The ref calls the break, Charlotte lets off, but they tie up again. They go around some more, Charlotte again puts Toni in the corner. Toni dodges the forearm to uppercut and uppercut and uppercut! Toni gives a few more uppercuts, whips, but Charlotte reveres. Toni goes up and under but Charlotte kicks low! Charlotte pushes Toni, runs, but Toni follows and dodges to CROSSBODY! Cover, ONE!

Toni knuckle locks Charlotte to then WRING her out, run and basement dropkick! Cover, ONE! Charlotte bails out to slow things down, but Toni dares her to come back. Charlotte uses the count to give herself time to catch her breath. Charlotte slides in but slides right back out, just to troll Toni and the fans. Charlotte comes back as the ring count starts, Toni avoids the boot to CROSSBODY again! Cover, TWO! Toni drags Charlotte up, brings her to a corner but Charlotte blocks the buckle bump to give the buckle bump! Charlotte bumps Toni off more buckles, then CHOPS her down! Charlotte chokes Toni on the ropes, scuffs her with a boot, but lets off as the ref counts.

Charlotte drags Toni to a cover, TWO! Charlotte wraps a headscissor neck lock on, and she dribbles Toni off the mat! Toni endures but Charlotte grins as she squeezes tight. Fans rally for Toni, it’s a cover, TWO! Toni pushes back to get a cover, TWO! Charlotte turns to THROW Toni, and then kip up! Charlotte dusts off her hands, and then she kicks Toni into a corner. Charlotte toys with Toni and taunts her. She drags Toni up but Toni makes it a cradle! TWO, Toni HEADBUTTS Charlotte to a corner! Toni runs in, but Charlotte dodges to BOOT her back down! Toni flops out of the ring and Charlotte soaks up the heat as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Toni fires off forearms with Charlotte! Charlotte knees low and throws Toni by her hair! Charlotte pushes Toni around, taunting her. “You think you’re ready for me? You think you’re reayd for mE?! Do you know who I am?!” Charlotte’s pie facing Toni but Toni gets fired up. Charlotte wants her mad! Toni gets up, Charlotte CLOBBERS her! Cover, TWO! Charlotte taunts Toni more, but Toni gets back up again. Charlotte SLAPS Toni, then  goes to suplex, but Toni snap suplexes first! Toni fires up and fans are with her! Charlotte gets to a corner, Toni runs corner to corner, HIP ATTACK! And then she drags Charlotte up, waistlocks, but Charlotte elbows out!

Charlotte runs in but blocks boots to ROCK Toni with a forearm! Charlotte puts Toni’s leg on the ropes, o drop a knee, but miss! Toni GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Charlotte flounders to the far corner, fans rally up and Toni storms over, into a BACKBREAKER, and BUCKLE SHOT! Charlotte drags Toni to the drop zone, then steps on her as she goes to the corner. Charlotte takes a moment before she climbs up, and MOONSAULTS! But Toni moves, Charlotte STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is frustrated, she covers again, TWO! Charlotte laughs a little, but she says Toni’s still not ready for her.

Charlotte sits Toni up to CHOP her! And CHOP her again! And then kick a leg out, to run and NATURAL- NO! Toni pops out the back to GERMAN SUPLEX again! Toni grits her teeth and drags Charlotte up, gets her back to back, but Charlotte powers out to trip Toni up! Charlotte has the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK! Toni endures, Charlotte SLAPS her! Toni fights to turn it over! Now Charlotte suffers! But then Toni gets the ROPEBREAK! The two are separated, Toni sits on the apron. Charlotte waits for Toni to get back in, and she BOOTS Toni down! Toni goes to the other apron, Charlotte BOOTS her off it!

Charlotte goes out after Toni, talks more trash, but Toni POSTS her! Toni drags Charlotte up to throw forearm after forearm! Toni puts Charlotte in at 7 of 10, and then drags Charlotte up, but Charlotte again fights the back to back to O’Conner Roll! She holds ropes, but the ref sees it! No cheating this time! Toni O’Conner Rolls to a bridge! TWO!! Toni gets a backslide, TWO!! Toni gets a cradle, TWO!! Charlotte has it, Charlotte wins!!

Winner: Charlotte Flair, by pinfall (still SmackDown Women’s Champion)

Toni is devastated! She was so close and yet so far as Charlotte snatches this one away! But is this the last time Toni will have a title match? Or will it be her time in the New Year?

 

The New Day talk backstage.

They’re still surprised Drew McIntyre was able to pull his sword out from the desk last week. But then “Big D the Destroyer” walks over and Kofi Kingston hopes he is ready for battle. He is always ready. Plus it is always special when #DrewDay gets back together. In fact, they’re about to usher in a New Year. The New Day vow to win those tag team champions. But first, these three will obliterate the Usos & Mad Cap entirely! As festive as McIntyre is feeling, he’s a bit sad. Huh? Why? Well in this Miracle on 34th Street Fight, he might beat Mad Cap so badly, there won’t be a match at Day 1. HAHAHAHAHA~! Then tonight’s match will be season’s beatings.

After understanding that they want him to join in, McIntyre joins in on the laughter, and #DrewDay is definitely in a good mood. Will they get to have the last laugh and then some at the expense of the SmackDown Tag Team Champions and Happy Corbin’s human hyena?

 

Xia Li speaks.

“Natalya. I have known women like you all my life: preying on those in need; drowning them in fear; crushing their spirits. Vultures. If that is what you do, then it doesn’t matter who you are. I won’t fear you, I will fight you!” Xia adds some Mandarin, and says it is because she is The Protector! Will the Queen of Harts regret crossing the line?

 

Rick Boogs introduces himself.

And of course, he introduces the WWE Intercontinental Champion, Shinsuke… NakamurAAAAAAAA~! The King of Strong Style and his rockin’ bard are here to watch the WWE Intercontinental Championship Contender’s match! Otherwise known as…

The 12 Days of Christmas Gauntlet!

The only thing longer than that song might be this match! Who survives until the final “partridge in a pear tree” to earn that golden ticket to next week’s New Year’s Eve SmackDown?

SmackDown returns and the first one out is Los Lotharios’ Angel Garza! And he’s up against Mansoor! Will either of these two make it to the end of the night?

Angel Garza VS Mansoor!

The bell rings, the two tie up and Mansoor blocks the kick to spin Angel for an atomic drop! Mansoor headlocks and grinds Angel, but Angel powers out. Things speed up, Mansoor catches hurdle to atomic drop! And then he dropkicks Garza to a corner! Fans fire up as Mansoor runs in, but Angel puts Mansoor up top. Mansoor boots back, but Angel YANKS him down! Mansoor hits buckle on the way down! OFF COME THE PANTS! Side to side for the BOOT WASH! Angel says he WILL be the next Intercontinental Champion! SHOTGUN dropkick! Angel stands Mansoor up but Mansoor blocks the punch to ROCK Angel with a right!

Mansoor then BOOTS and ENZIGURIS Angel down! Mansoor goes to the apron, he climbs up the corner, and he leaps, into a SUPERKICK! Angel hurries to get Mansoor up, underhooks, WING CLIPPER! Cover, Angel ELIMINATES Mansoor! But next up is a Viking Raider! It’s ERIK!

Angel Garza VS Erik!

Angel dropkicks Erik out of the ring as soon as he’s in! And then he dribbles Erik’s head off the apron! And then a sliding dropkick rocks him! Angel goes up top and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS, but is caught?!? Erik brings Angel around to SLAM him hard on the floor! We’re three French hens deep as Erik chants, “RAID! RAID! RAID!” and SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns and Angel CLUBS away on Erik. Erik blocks a clothesline to fire off knees and forearms! Erik whips, Angel reverses but Erik goes up and over to then pick Angel up. Angel fights out, but then Erik gets him for Ace Ten Mao! Cover, TWO! Arik hits a SINGLE LEG SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Erik is frustrated but he watches Angel crawl to a corner. Erik runs in but Angel dodges the shotgun knees to then hit a FACEBUSTER! Angel brings Erik up, has the underhooks again, WING CLIPPER!! Cover, Angel ELIMINATES Erik!!

Angel Garza VS Shanky!

Jinder Mahal’s right hand man is a big challenge for even someone at 100%, but Angel’s already had to wrestle two men! Does Angel have a chance of making it to the next round?

Shanky gets in, Angel dropkicks him at the ropes, but Shanky stays up! Shanky throws Angel with both hands, then CLOBBERS him! Shanky fires up, Boogs is impressed, and Angel drags himself up. Shanky shoves and CHOPS Angel to a corner! Shanky stands Angel up to throw back elbows, then he HIP TOSSES Angel down! Angel staggers up but Shanky fireman’s carry for a WASTELAND SLAM! Cover, Shanky ELIMINATES Angel! But here comes IVAR!

Shanky VS Ivar!

The Warbeard rushes in, throws hands, but Shanky shoves him away. Ivar breaks the choke grip, fires off more hands, then whips. Shanky reverses but Ivar rams shoulders with him! Shanky BOOTS Ivar down! Again, Boogs is impressed. Shanky gets Ivar up but Ivar throws body shots. Shanky shoves him away again but Ivar elbows back. Ivar cartwheels to dodge, then he clotheslines and SPLASHES in the corner! Shanky sits down, Ivar fires up and goes corner to corner, VIKING BRONCO BUSTER! Ivar isn’t done there, he goes up top, VIKING SPLASH!! Cover, Ivar ELIMINATES Shanky! But here comes the FELLA!

Ivar VS Sheamus w/ Ridge Holland!

Sheamus takes a moment to put his coat and club aside before getting in the ring. He brawls with Ivar, CLUBS away on his back, then bumps Ivar off buckles. Ridge Holland is ringside now to watch his mentor but Ivar takes the fight to Sheamus! Ivar UPPERCUTS Sheamus right out of the ring! The Warbeard is all fired up as SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns again and Sheamus sits Ivar up into a NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE! Sheamus wraps on a chinlock and he squeezes tight. Ivar endures, fans rally up, and Ivar fights up! Boogs feels the power, and Ivar throws body shots! Sheamus knees low, then whips Ivar to ropes. Ivar reverses and runs Sheamus over! And again! And then runs in but into a BOOT! Sheamus runs into a SIDEWALK SLAM! Ivar runs and BASEMENT CROSSBODIES! Fans fire up with “RAID! RAID!” and Ivar scoops Sheamus, but Sheamus fights free! Sheamus shoves Ivar to a corner, but runs into a SEATED SENTON! Cover, TWO!

Ivar is a bit unsure what more to do, but he decides to go up top again. Holland coaches Sheamus up, Boogs and the fans rally up, but Sheamus hits Ivar first! Sheamus drags Ivar to a fireman’s carry but Ivar fights free! Ivar ROCKS Sheamus, but Sheamus sends him to a corner. Ivar dodges a clothesline but the BROGUE hits! Cover, Sheamus ELIMINATES Ivar! But now the Philly Stretcher is here!

Sheamus w/ Ridge Holland VS Drew Gulak!

Gulak is fired up, ready to move up- BROGUE!! Cover, Sheamus ELIMINATES Gulak! But now, the SWISS SUPERMAN is here!

Sheamus w/ Ridge Holland VS Cesaro!

Sheamus goes out after Cesaro and they brawl! Cesaro dribbles Sheamus off the barrier, then whips, only for Sheamus to reverse! Cesaro hits barriers, but then dodges to send Sheamus into them! Cesaro puts Sheamus back in the ring, climbs up top and SUPER CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO!! Cesaro grits his teeth and has Sheamus’ legs! Sheamus knows what is coming and he kicks away at the bad ribs! Sheamus fireman’s carries, ROLLING SENTON! Cesaro clutches his core, Holland wants Sheamus to keep on him. Sheamus gets Cesaro up to back suplex! Sheamus CLUBS Cesaro in the back, and again, and again!

Sheamus has a chinbar and armlock but Cesaro endures. Fans rally up, Boogs feels that energy, and Cesaro fights to his feet! Cesaro pries free of the chinbar, but Sheamus CLUBS him in the back! Sheamus CLUBS Cesaro again! Holland likes what he sees, and Sheamus CLUBS Cesaro again! Sheamus says, “One more!” but Cesaro comes back to ROCK Sheamus with forearms and body shots and uppercuts! Cesaro whips, Sheamus reverses, but Cesaro BOOTS back! Cesaro goes up, leaps, missile dropkick! Cesaro’s adrenaline helps him through the pain, and he gets Sheamus for the SWISS SWING! But he can only do four with the bad ribs!

Cesaro still EuroUppers in the corner, and DISCUS LARIATS in the center! Fans fire up as Cesaro reels Sheamus in, but Holland distracts! Sheamus back drops, but Cesaro lands on his feet to swing on Holland! But then he turns around into a mule kick, and a BROGUE!! Cover, Sheamus ELIMINATES Cesaro! Big assist to the sidekick, but here comes the One and Only!

Sheamus w/ Ridge Holland VS Ricochet!

Ricochet slides in, Sheamus is all over him with hammering hands! Sheamus throws body shots and Holland applauds. Sheamus whips, Ricochet ducks and dodges to CROSSBODIE Sheamus and himself out! But Ricochet is on the apron, and he ASAI MOONSAULTS to take Sheamus out! Boogs loses his mind, as do the fans, and Ricochet says, “They ain’t ready for it!” as SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns again Sheamus throws hands but Ricochet kicks and CHOPS and forearms back. Ricochet runs, but Sheamus gets him for an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Sheamus catches his breath from Ricochet’s frenetic pace, then he clamps on the chinbar to a chinlock. Sheamus grinds Ricochet down, thrashes him around, but Ricochet endures. Ricochet fights up as fans rally. Ricochet throws body shots, then haymakers! Sheamus shoves Ricochet away to scoop and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Holland is annoyed on Sheamus’ behalf as Sheamus drags Ricochet up against the ropes. Sheamus gives Ricochet Beats of the Bodhrain! All ten!

Ricochet flops down, Sheamus drags him back in, and then Sheamus goes up a corner. Sheamus wants to show he can fly, too! Ricochet stands, but he gets under the flying clothesline! Ricochet comes back to tilt-o-whirl DDT! Cover, TWO! Sheamus survives but Ricochet keeps his cool. Ricochet blocks a punch to give a punch, then a kick, kick and CHOP! Sheamus scoops, Ricochet slips off and sends Sheamus into buckles! Ricochet springboards to SLINGBLADE! And then LIONSAULT onto knees! Cradle cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Sheamus is beside himself! Ricochet goes to the apron but Sheamus storms over.

Fans rally up as Sheamus fish hooks and stands Ricochet up. Ricochet HOTSHOTS Sheamus back! And GAMANGIRIS! Sheamus staggers, Ricochet springboards to FLYING CLOTHESLINE! Fans fire up as he STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Sheamus survives and Ricochet is a bit surprised! Ricochet goes to a corner and right up top. Holland gets up on the apron, Ricochet hops down, Sheamus KNEES Ricochet off the apron! Fans boo, Nakamura says they should just eject Holland at this point. Sheamus gets in, he mocks the fans and soaks up the heat, but Cesaro CLOBBERS Holland!

Sheamus is furious, Ricochet SUPERKICKS him form behind! Roll up, RICOCHET ELIMINATES SHEMAUS!!

Ricochet VS Humberto Carrillo!

The other half of Los Lotharios doesn’t want any trouble with Cesaro or Sheamus, but then Sheamus CLOBBERS Ricochet! The ref reprimands but there’s nothing to be done about Sheamus since he’s already eliminated. But the ref does keep Humberto back until Ricochet can get up. Ricochet wants to start, Carrillo SHOTGUNS him down! Carrillo is all smiles as he goes up top, for the MOONSAULT into boots! Ricochet saves himself and fans fire up! RECOIL!! Cover, Ricochet ELIMINATES Carrillo! The One and Only has survived, but here comes the Modern Day Maharaja!

Ricochet VS Jinder Mahal!

Ricochet slides out but into Jinder’s APRON BACK SUPLEX! Jinder was ready, and he drags Ricochet up to a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Jinder is furious! Jinder gets Ricochet up, cobra clutch to KAL- NO! Victory roll, Ricochet ELIMINATES Jinder Mahal!! But then last, but not least, the Great Liberator!

Ricochet VS Sami Zayn!

We’ve made it to the 12th and final round, who comes out of this Shinsuke Nakamura’s next challenger?

SmackDown returns yet again, and Sami stalks Ricochet to a corner. Sami rains down fists, then stomps and kicks Ricochet in the corner. The ref counts, Sami lets off, then he brings Ricochet up to whip to ropes, to CLOBBER Ricochet! Cover, TWO! Sami is annoyed, but he goes to a corner to then hop up the ropes. Sami hears the fans rallying for Ricochet, and Ricochet anchors Sami’s foot. Sami mocks Ricochet’s tough road here, but Sami kicks him away. Sami says he IS the Intercontinental Champion, but Ricochet jumps and hits a SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Sami himself is surprised he got out of that!

Sami sees Ricochet go to ropes, and he stalks up behind him to fire off more haymakers. Ricochet blocks to KICK, then bobs ‘n’ weaves to KICK and ROCK and CHOP and ROCK and CHOP Sami again and again! Ricochet fires up, but Sami ducks the roundhouse to waistlock. Ricochet fights Blue Thunder off, but Sami reels him in to try again! Ricochet makes it a crossbody, TWO! Sami goes to a corner, Ricochet runs in but only gets buckles! Sami gets Ricochet up, BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet is still in this and Sami can’t believe it! Sami drags Ricochet to a corner and stands him up, but Ricochet fights the exploder!

Sami CLUBS and elbows Ricochet on the back, over and over and over, then stands Ricochet back up. But Ricochet fights back with elbows of his own! Ricochet hammers away on Sami! Ricochet swings, but into the EXPLODER into the buckles! Sami grins as he takes aim from the far corner. Ricochet slowly gets up, but he SUPERKICKS Sami first! Fireman’s carry, GO TO KICK! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet can’t believe it, and even Nakamura is a bit surprised! Ricochet hurries to a corner and climbs up top. Sami gets up to ROCK Ricochet first! Sami climbs up now, has Ricochet, but Ricochet throws body shots! Ricochet throws haymakers and forearms from all sides!

Sami falls down! Ricochet adjusts, to SHOOTING STAR onto knees!! Sami gets Ricochet up, EXPLODER TO THE CORNER! Then Sami goes corner to corner to HELLUVA KICK!! Cover, Sami wins!!

Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE Intercontinental Champion)

The “elder statesman of SmackDown” has won the gauntlet! Of course, he entered last and in the best possible position to win. But all that aside, will Sami return to the title he claims should have always been his? Or will the King of Strong Style keep his throne going into the New Year?

 

SmackDown looks back at the legendary career of Paul Heyman.

“For decades, Paul Heyman has carved an illustrious career as one of the most celebrated minds in sports entertainment. As a manager, a promotor, a mastermind, and an advocate. Heyman first rose to prominence in WCW as the manager of the Dangerous Alliance, featuring future WWE Hall of Famers ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin.” But it was as the man behind Extreme Championship Wrestling where Heyman’s mad genius shined. “E C DUB” and Paul E. Dangerously defined a generation that paved a way for the Attitude Era, and then the war was brought to the main stage.

The 2001 Invasion had Heyman on the losing end, but not the last we saw of him until 2002. He found “The Next Big Thing” and was there when Lesnar set a record as the then youngest world champion in history. Heyman was there when Lesnar decimated The Rock, Hulk Hogan and John Cena, and ended The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak. But the duo’s dominance ended when Drew McIntyre defeated Lesnar at WrestleMania 36. We again thought that was the last, until he returned with Roman Reigns at Payback! “Just when you thought I was out, he pulled me back in.” Heyman was Special Counsel all the way until Brock Lesnar returned.

Did Heyman know Brock was going to return? Was he Special Counsel to Roman or Advocate to Lesnar? He was caught between the two men who defined his managerial career. And then the bombshell last week: he was protecting Roman from Lesnar. Roman “thanked” Heyman for his honesty, and fired him with a SUPERMAN PUNCH! As we heard earlier tonight, Heyman paid the price for telling that truth. Is Heyman’s career in sports entertainment over? Or can he pull off another powerful comeback?

 

Six Man Tag Miracle on 34th Street Fight: Drew McIntyre & The New Day VS The Usos & “Mad Cap” Moss w/ “Happy” Corbin!

Never has this WWE tradition been so big! The Scottish Warrior wants to cut down the holly jolly jokesters while King Xavier & Sir Kofi want to pile onto the woes of Jimmy & Jey. But will the “Happy Folks” and the SmackDown Tag Team Champions prove #WeTheOnes who will have the most fun this Christmas?

SmackDown returns again as the New Day make their entrance on Woods’ moving throne. Then McIntyre makes his entrance, Angela the claymore in hand. The teams sort out and Woods starts while Moss joins in on the We The Ones finger. Woods and Jey tie up, Woods headlocks, and Woods grinds Jey down. Jey fights up, powers out, but Woods ducks and dodges and slides to block the kick to ROLLING ELBOW! Woods drags Jey to a cover, TWO! Woods keeps on Jey with a snapmare, then tags Kofi. Kofi runs to PENALTY KCIK, then Woods adds a SLIDING LARIAT! Kofi imploding springboards and SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!

Kofi facelocks but Jey powers him to the corner! Jimmy tags in, the Usos mug Kofi, then Jimmy CHOPS! Moss tags in, he helps mug Kofi, then Moss brings Kofi around for big knees! Moss back suplexes, Kofi lands on his feet to tag in McIntyre! McIntyre grins and he throws haymakers and CHOPS! Moss throat chops! Moss throws body shots and forearms in a corner, then whips corner to corner, but McIntyre comes right back to CLOBBER Moss! McIntyre CHOPS Moss, and then whips him to ropes. Moss kicks back but runs into a spin and FUTURE SHOCK DDT!! Cover, The Usos break it! The New Day brawl with the Usos and they all spill out to the ramp!

Those four all brawl up the ramp while Moss kicks and whips. McIntyre catches Moss for a fireman’s carry! Corbin gets in and uses the kendo stick to SMACK away! No disqualifications, after all! Corbin tees off on McIntyre while the Usos and New Day brawl on the stage! Kofi gets thrown into the presents! Jey does the same to Woods! Woods even hits a tree! The Usos are standing tall as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns once more and Moss whips McIntyre corner to corner hard! Then he RAMS into McIntyre while Woods SMACKS Jey with a kendo stick! But Jimmy tosses a present at Woods’ head! It bounces off, a fan gets a free gift! That fan throws it back, they didn’t want it, so Jimmy SMACKS Woods with it again! Jimmy also uses that present to SMACK Woods, and Moss ROCKS McIntyre with haymakers. Moss suplexes McIntyre while Jey chugs some eggnog. Moss soaks up some heat, the Usos keep throwing hands on the New Day. Moss chokes McIntyre on ropes, but lets off to then bump McIntyre off buckles.

Moss throws hands and then stomps McIntyre, while Jey picks up a Christmas tree! Jimmy picks up the other one, and the CHRISTMAS TREE SANDWICH Kofi! Woods staggers up, Jey and Jimmy aim the trees like lances! McIntyre hits Moss back as the Usos JOUST Woods down! McIntyre whips Moss into a corner, Moss BOOTS him down! Jey SLAMS the tree down on Kofi, Moss drags McIntyre up. Moss soaks up the heat, but McIntyre blocks the suplex. Woods SUPERKICKS the cookies out of Jimmy’s hands! McIntyre suplexes Moss up and over! Those two are down, Woods unwraps something from Home Depot! It’s a CHAIR!

Woods tosses it to Jimmy and SOBATS it into his face! RVD would be proud! Jey SUPERKICKS Woods down, then gets the ‘nog! Ugh, that one might be spoiled… Kofi CLOBBERS Jimmy in the ring! Kofi rallies with double chops and lariats! Kofi fires up and fans are with him as he hits the NEW~ DAY~ BOOM DROP! Kofi goes to the corner, claps and fans clap along, “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” Kofi aims, spins, but Jimmy ducks to mule kick! Jimmy whips, Kofi goes up and up and FLYING RANAS! Woods gets in, he clotheslines Jimmy out of the ring! Kofi DOUBLE STMOPS Jimmy down! As if he wasn’t already feeling sick to his stomach!

Woods clotheslines Jey out now! Kofi gets the cookies! He and Woods get those cookies up top, for a SUPER COOKIE SMASH!! But then Moss CLOBBERS Woods, fires off on McIntyre, and fires up! “YOU AIN’T NOTHING!” He SLAPS McIntyre, but runs into a LARIAT! McIntyre is fuming and Corbin is panicking! McIntyre rallies on Moss, whip and OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! And then another! And then a NECKBREAKER! McIntyre kips up and fans fire up! McIntyre gives us the countdown, “THREE! TWO! ONE!” But Corbin trips McIntyre up! SO McIntyre chases Corbin! They go around the way, Kofi stops Corbin with a kendo stick!

Corbin sees he’s surrounded, so he fires himself up. Kofi dumps eggnog on the egg head! Moss sees what happened and gest out to glare at Kofi. But then McIntyre dumps eggnog on Moss AND Corbin! Woods WRECKS Corbin with a dropkick, McIntyre puts Moss back in! CLAYMORE!! Cover, #DrewDay win!

Winners: Drew McIntyre & The New Day, by pinfall

Woods raises a Christmas tree in victory! And they give everyone in the crowd a Merry Christmas with free WWE merchandise! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! See you on FS1 for New Year’s Eve!


My Thoughts:

It feels like it’s been a long time since a holiday themed SmackDown was this good. This wasn’t as good as it could’ve been, but it was really good for the recent run RawDown has been having. The main low point was the SmackDown Women’s Championship. It being the opener was an interesting choice. I would’ve put the Gauntlet first, just out of the principle of giving it time to breathe. The women’s title match felt like it was slow to get started. I just feel like Toni Storm has been told to hold back, so that Charlotte looks like she’s that much better. But the irony is that Toni has been wrestling three years longer, so they’re really more on par with each other if anything. Just another case of WWE creating the illusion through their own isolated kayfabe.

But of course Charlotte wins, no one has been built to beat her yet. SmackDown’s Women’s Division parallels Raw in that way, where the midcard is so sparse after all the cuts. Feels like WWE will default to Charlotte VS Sasha, though that’s still a really good match-up. And back to the 12 Man Gauntlet, while there were quite a few match-ups in that where they happened quickly, that was a great gauntlet for how Ricochet was built up to make it to the end, and how it got fans back into it. I was surprised Sami was the last man out, it certainly takes away some of the steam behind his conspiracy, but it does build Heel heat for him. Sami returning to the IC title and to Nakamura is great stuff, and Boogs definitely adds a new dynamic. Who knows who wins, but I feel like it’d revitalize things if Sami won.

Heyman had a great interview promo with Kayla, and we got a great vignette to review Heyman’s history in pro-wrestling, and even work it into the kayfabe with Roman and Lesnar. But given all of that, Heyman is far from done onscreen here. He’ll definitely be crucial to Roman VS Lesnar at Day 1, and whoever Heyman sides with wins the title. At the same time, I don’t want Heyman to swerve Lesnar and making this all a super elaborate way to boost Lesnar’s confidence. If Heyman shows up, he should be genuinely rejoining Lesnar as his Advocate, or genuinely trying to get in Roman’s good graces. Though I suppose what better way than to trick Lesnar?

The main event being the Six Man Street Fight was quite the surprise, but I suppose this was a good way to get fans excited for the end of the night and the holidays. I couldn’t tell if it was really getting fans into it, especially when the majority of what the Usos and New Day were doing were far away on the stage, then on the hard cam side of the ringside area. Christmas tree jousting was still a really great idea, though. Dumping eggnog on the Heels was pretty funny, too. The Faces win, but there’s still math to factor towards the tag titles. As for McIntyre, I think he’s going to be math proof against Moss. McIntyre will win, then he and Corbin battle at like the Royal Rumble, maybe even in the Rumble.

My Score: 8.4/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/28/25)

SmackDown in the UK!

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London calling to the champion crowns!

SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
  • Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
  • WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
  • Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
  • Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
  • Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Cody Rhodes is here!

We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”

The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.

Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.

Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”

Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!

But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!

Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.

The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.

“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!

Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.

On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?

 

WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!

Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!

The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!

Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!

Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!

Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!

Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!

The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!

Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)

Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?

 

Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.

Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.

KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?

Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!

SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!

The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!

Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!

The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!

Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall

The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?

 

WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!

Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!

The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!

Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!

Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title

The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!

Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?

 

Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.

Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!

Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.

Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?

 

Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.

Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?

 

Naomi speaks.

“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?

“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?

 

Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.

Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.

B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?

 

The darkness approaches.

“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?

 

Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!

The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?

WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?

Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?

The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!

Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!

Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!

Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!

Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission

Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?

 

Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.

Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.

But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?

 

Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!

The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?

SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!

The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!

Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!

SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!

The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!

Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall

Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!

The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?

 

Fire, thunder, smoke…

The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!

 

Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!

#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.

Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!

Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall

Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?

 

Drew McIntyre returns backstage.

And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!

Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!

Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?

 

CM Punk heads to gorilla.

He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.

 

Nick Aldis is in the ring.

The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.

SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”

Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.

The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!

Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!

“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”

Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.

Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!

Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!

Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.

“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!


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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025

Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

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Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.

Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.

Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.

Ratings:

  • Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
  • Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
  • Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
  • Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
  • Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4

 

Results:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge

Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.

Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.

Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here. 

Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr

Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.

Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.

Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!

Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito. 

Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich

I expect very little from this match.

Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.

Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.

Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt. 

Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin

Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.

Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.

Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much. 

Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant. 

Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.

Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater

Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.

Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.

Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.

Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.

 

Overall Score: 6.5/10

Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.

There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.

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