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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (1/7/22)
The Beast cometh!

The first Friday Night SmackDown of 2022 is MASSIVE!
SmackDown welcomes back the Tribal Chief, but also the NEW reigning, defending, undisputed, WWE World Champion, BRRROCK! LESNARRR! What does the Beast have planned for the Head of the Table?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Sami Zayn VS Rick Boogs w/ Shinsuke Nakamura; Boogs wins.
- Championship Contender’s Match: Charlotte Flair VS Naomi; Charlotte wins and Naomi is denied a title shot.
- The Viking Raiders VS “Happy” Corbin & “Mad Cap” Moss; Corbin & Moss win.
- SmackDown Tag Team Championships Street Fight: The Usos VS The New Day; The Usos win and retain the titles.
PLAY BY PLAY
Roman Reigns is back!
After testing positive for COVID but clearly running through it, the Tribal Chief returns to SmackDown! Of course, he must now carry the Universal Championship himself since he fired Paul Heyman. He lifts it up for the pyro on stage, and then continues to the ring. Then he raises his finger because he’s the one, and then he raises his title again for the second round of pyro. Roman gets the mic to tell New England, “Acknowledge me!” But where to begin? He misses one week and it all falls apart. “But when you’re in isolation, you do a lot of thinking. There’s so many things I wanted to do, there’s so many things I wanted to say, and there’s so many people I wanted to see.”
But there are two people he never, ever wants to see again. Those two people are Brock Lesnar, and Paul Heyman. But here they come! The NEW WWE World Champion promised to see Roman here tonight, and here we are! Brock has his pyro go off, then he goes down the ramp. Lesnar takes a lap, goes up the steps and into the ring to hold up his title. The World and Universal Champions are here at the same time and the Mohegan Sun Arena is all fired up! Heyman starts the introduction but Lesnar stops him to take the mic. Lesnar gets right in Roman’s face and gives his best Heyman impersonation as he tells the Tribal Chief, Head of the Table, “allow me to introduce myself.”
THE REIGNING! DEFENDING! WWE CHAMPION OF THE WORRRLD! BRRROCK! LESNARRR! Fans cheer for that one and Lesnar has a big smile on his face. Lesnar asks Heyman how he did and Heyman says that was great. But Roman, “Acknowledge me.” Lesnar says Roman has a lot to say all the time, and Lesnar doesn’t. Last Saturday, Lesnar got what he wanted in the WWE Heavyweight Championship. But Roman got what he wanted, too. Now then, why don’t we give the fans what they want? Title VS Title, Champion VS Champion. “Let’s do this, Roman.” Fans chant, “YES! YES! YES!” They want a Winner Takes All!
Roman scowls, and then he smiles. “It’s a good idea. But it’s not my idea. And this is my show. And we do what I say on my time. And on top of that, I don’t do business with people who do business with trash like Paul Heyman.” Oh, is that so? Heyman himself asks how Roman can talk like that. How did Roman get that title? Heyman, that’s how! How did he keep that title? Heyman! Heyman protected Roman from Lesnar, not because Lesnar could beat him but because Heyman loved Roman! And what did Roman do!? Lesnar calms Heyman down to ask what he just said. Well, Roman was all Heyman had while Lesnar was gone. Then Roman assaulted- SHUT UP, PAUL!
Roman doesn’t want Lesnar talking to Heyman like that. Oh? Or what? Heyman has them both calm down, not wanting Lesnar to talk to Roman that way. Lesnar says he told Paul to shut up. Roman SUPERMAN PUNCHES Lesnar down! Roman then laughs his way out, and Heyman is shocked! Did Roman do that for Paul or for himself? Or is that exactly what Lesnar wanted out of the Tribal Chief?
Backstage interview with Sami Zayn.
Megan spooks him during his preparations, but she asks him about his coming Intercontinental Championship match. Tonight, he takes on Rick Boogs. The thing is, it has been over a year since Sami was “robbed” of his title. Now, here he is as the #1 contender, and Nakamura is ducking him! Boogs is in his way tonight! Sami “explains” something about Boogs. Boogs is a gorilla with a guitar. He is no match for the master strategist! And tonight… Sami is amazed to see Johnny Knoxville walking in! What brings him in? He’s going to talk to management about entering the Royal Rumble. Oh right, his little video.
Sami tells Knoxville something that only a “locker room leader” like himself will say: This isn’t Jackass. You can’t just run into a wall 100 miles per hour. You need technical skills. No, he just needs to be able to throw people over the top rope. Sami is trying to be nice about this. But what he’s saying is, Knoxville is not qualified for this, nor is he qualified for the Royal Rumble. Maybe if he showed Sami that special something, then maybe. But until then, just stay out of the way. Knoxville calls Sami an idiot, but the music hits. Sami heads to the ring, will Sami show that something special in his match?
Sami Zayn VS Rick Boogs w/ Shinsuke Nakamura!
The Great Liberator is the #1 contender to the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but being the master strategist he proclaims to be, he won’t go after the King of Strong Style before he clears out the rockin’ rook that stands by Nakamura’s side. Will Sami clear the board of Boogs? Or will he get rocked and rolled in the New Year?
The bell rings and Boogs storms up to Sami, but Sami uses ropes as a defense. The two of them then circle, but again Sami uses ropes for defense. Boogs grabs at a leg, but lets go at 4. Sami runs, but into the EXPLODER! Boogs gets Sami again, another EXPLODER! Boogs trophy lifts and presses Sami a few times before the SLAM! Sami bails out, Boogs air drums and air guitars before SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Boogs deadlifts and gut wrenches Sami all around before the SUPLEX! Fans fire up as Sami goes to the apron and Boogs storms over. Boogs brings Sami up but Sami hotshots him back! Sami CLUBS Boogs from behind, then puts Boogs on the ropes. Sami chokes Boogs with both knees, then lets off as the ref counts. Sami bumps Boogs off buckles, goes up the corner and leaps for a flying elbow! Cover, TWO! Sami seethes, he goes back up a corner, and he leaps, but into Boogs’ BEARHUG! Boogs thrashes Sami around, then shifts to a suplex! Sami throws knees and Boogs drops to a knee!
Sami gets to his feet, but Boogs suplexes as he stands back up! Fans fire up for the strength of Boogs as he SLAMS Sami down! Boogs fires up, Sami bails out, and Boogs goes out to pursue. Sami tries to run away, but Boogs drags him from the barriers! Boogs throws Sami in the ring, but Sami BOOTS him from the apron! Nakamura goes to check on Boogs, fans chant, “Sami Sucks!” but Sami gets Boogs up and back into the ring. Sami glares at Nakamura, Nakamura shows off the title, but Sami says that’s coming home to him. Sami goes to Boogs, Boogs gets a cradle! BOOGS WINS!
Winner: Rick Boogs, by pinfall
Sami’s ego got the better of him! A big win for Boogs and Sami is claiming Boogs pulled tights! But wait! Here comes Knoxville! Knoxville dumps Sami out of the ring! That’d be an elimination in the Rumble! And he is in! Will Knoxville be able to at least eliminate Sami for real?
Backstage interview with The New Day.
King Woods & Sir Kofi Kingston are here, and Kayla brings up that tonight is their final chance at the Usos’ SmackDown Tag Team Championships, and in a Tag Team Street Fight! Does it concern them that they have to play by the Usos’ rules? As far as Woods understands, there are no rules in a Street Fight. But that is rather fitting of those “barnacle boys,” and Kofi says they will put a beating on both Jim and Jeyson Uso tonight. They, like the proverbial mackerel, have taken the proverbial bait. Now they will take the proverbial catch onto the proverbial boat.
But that, fair lady Kayla, is where the proverbs end. For tonight, the literal conclusion will be ya bois, the NEW~ DAY~ as the actual and factual W, W, E, World, Tag, Team, CHAMPIONS~! They royally laugh and even tip Kayla some doubloons. Don’t spend it all in one place. Will the New Day have plenty more gold where that came from after tonight?
Charlotte Flair is here!
The Queen is still SmackDown Women’s Champion after vanquishing the new released Toni Storm, but what is next for her? We’ll hear about Charlotte’s plans, after the break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has the mic and says, “Happy New Year! Let me guess, your new year’s resolution was to eat healthy and go to the gym, and whatever boring stuff normal people have to say to make themselves feel better.” But as the most decorated woman in sports entertainment, hers is a bit more ambition. Hers is to make history! Speaking of, in less than four weeks is the Royal Rumble. Simply put, that match changes lives. Whoever wins gets to choose the champion of their choosing to main event WrestleMania. So let’s look at who is in this year’s Women’s Rumble match.
The video package plays to show us the star-studded line-up. Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H, the Bella Twins, Shotzi Blackheart, Natalya, Michelle McCool, Dana Brooke, Carmella, Queen Zelina Vega, Mickie James, Tamina, Kelly Kelly, Aliyah, Summer Rae, Naomi, Shayna Baszler, and even LITA. The winner gets their chance at a title at WrestleMania 38, kicking off the Road to WrestleMania. Charlotte says, “Wow. Now that’s an incredible list. Former champions, rising stars, legends, WWE Hall of Famers. But the reason that I bring up these women who are going to be compete is because this year, I have the great pleasure of announcing someone very special who is going to be in this year’s Women’s Rumble match.”
It’s the game changer, the living legend, the former Raw and SmackDown Women’s Champion, and she is someone that all the fans admire. It’s… CHARLOTTE FLAIR! Oh of course. Charlotte vows to be the first champion to enter and win the Rumble to then choose her opponent. But here comes Naomi! Naomi says, “Hey, Charley~! Y’know, you don’t have to wait ’til WrestleMania to face the challenger of your choosing. Cuz you can choose to face me, and put your title on the line, right now!” Seriously? Charlotte knows Naomi was champion a couple years ago, but what has she done recently to deserve a match with Charlotte? Nothing?
Well, Naomi knows she’s done this. SLAP! Charlotte is furious, but Naomi throws her right out of the ring! Charlotte is in an even worse mood now, but is she going to give Naomi at least part of what she wants?
Championship Contender’s Match: Charlotte Flair VS Naomi!
SmackDown returns and this is a match! And Charlotte SMACKS Naomi off the announce desk! Charlotte soaks up the heat, she drags Naomi up and into the ring, and then covers, TWO! Charlotte pushes Naomi around, bumps her off buckles, then bumps Naomi off more buckles. Charlotte slaps Naomi around, but Naomi blocks the buckle bump to ROCK Charlotte with a right! And then Naomi bumps Charlotte off buckles! Naomi whips Charlotte corner to corner, Charlotte reverses but Naomi goes up to boot Charlotte down! SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, ONE! Naomi KICKS Charlotte, runs, but into a tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!
Charlotte scowls, kicks Naomi around, then chokes Naomi on the rope. The ref counts, Charlotte lets off at 4, then drags Naomi up. Charlotte snapmares and KNEES Naomi in the back, to then wrap on the headscissor necklock! Charlotte dribbles Naomi off the mat again and again, then squeezes tight. Naomi endures, fights up, but Charlotte THROWS Naomi, then kips up! Fans “WOO~” as Charlotte drags Naomi up. Charlotte whips, Naomi reverses and hits SOLE FOOD! Naomi then headlocks to CORNER BULLDOG Charlotte down! Naomi goes up as fans rally, but Charlotte BOOTS her down to the floor!
Charlotte goes out after Naomi, TOSSES her over the barriers, and then dusts off her hands. Fans “WOO~” and the Queen drags Naomi back up, but Naomi ROUNDHOUSES Charlotte away! Naomi goes up the barriers to hit a BLOCKBUSTER to the floor! Both women are down and the ring count is 7! Naomi hurries up and in at 8! But Sonya Deville stops the count by walking out. She may have neglected to mention something: this match can’t be won by count-out. Sonya saves Charlotte and screws Naomi in one fell swoop! And then Charlotte CLOBBERS Naomi! Charlotte grins and soaks up the heat as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Charlotte drags Naomi around to then drive elbows into the shoulder. Charlotte has a neck wrench and she leans on Naomi. “I can do this all day!” Fans rally, Naomi fights up, and she throws elbows then a JAWBREAKER! Charlotte staggers, but she stops Naomi’s boots, only to get the ENZIGURI on the rebound! Naomi runs, tilt-o-whirl crossbody! Cover, TWO! LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Naomi grows frustrated, but she gets Charlotte up to whip to ropes. Charlotte reverses, Naomi springboards for the FLYING CHUCK! Cover, TWO! Fans rally for Naomi as she goes to the corner and climbs back up.
Naomi sees Charlotte stand, and she leaps for a CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Naomi aims from a corner, Charlotte slowly gets up, REAR- ROLL UP! Cover, TWO!! Charlotte has the legs, FIGURE FOUR! Naomi fights the Figure Eight, crawls to ropes, ROPEBREAK! But now Sonya makes another last minute change. Or rather, she “forgot” there are no disqualifications. So this is now a NO HOLDS BARRED contender’s match?! Naomi almost wants to cuss Sonya out, but she avoids a boot to ROUNDHOUSE Charlotte back! Naomi slingshots, Charlotte holds ropes and stomps away on Naomi!
The ref reprimands, Charlotte lets off and she drags Naomi to a drop zone. Charlotte goes up the corner now and fans fire up. MOONSAULT, but Naomi moves STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is shocked! Sonya can’t rig anything on that count! Naomi ghost pins! TWO!! Naomi dodges another boot, fires off forearms, then shoves Charlotte, DOUBLE BOOTS take them both down! The ref tells Sonya he can’t do a standing count, she just took that away. Naomi gets up, Charlotte follows, and fans are rallying. Naomi ENZIGURIS, then runs, but Charlotte pulls hair! Back suplex, but Naomi slips out to full nelson, BUBBA BOMB! Body scissor clutch, TWO!!
Charlotte escapes and Naomi is beside herself! Charlotte crawls over as Naomi sits up. They clinch, Naomi headlocks, but Charlotte shoves Naomi into buckles! DRAPING BACKBREAKER and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is furious but she and Naomi rise again. Charlotte reels Naomi in, gets her up, but Naomi pops out of the bomb for a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Naomi hurries to get Charlotte in the drop zone! SPLIT- NO! Charlotte LCOBBERS Naomi, hoists her up, BIG back suplex!! Charlotte runs in, NATURAL SELECTION! Cover, Charlotte!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by pinfall; Naomi doesn’t get a title shot
“And your loser! Naomi! And the winner! Charlotte Flair!” Sonya just had to put a punctuation on it. But of course, she’s the only reason The Queen survived. Will Naomi ever get this Deville off her back?
Backstage interview with The Usos.
The “Kingdom of the New Day” are undeterred by the Street Fight stipulation, but Jimmy & Jey say, “As they should be.” The New Day had their chance at Day 1, and what happened? The Usos paid homage to the dopest tag teams in the game, hit the dopest of tag team finishers, the 3D, or now 1D, as in one and done! And the same thing happens tonight. The classic rivalry between Usos and New Day ends tonight! They want a street fight? Cool. The New Day will finally learn why they call the Usos, “The ones.” But will Jimmy & Jey be the ones that lose those titles tonight?
Adam Pearce finds Sonya Deville backstage.
He feels they need to talk. She says it wasn’t what it looked like. Pearce says he’s been on the phone with WWE upper brass all night because Roman doesn’t have a Royal Rumble opponent. Lesnar VS Lashley will be the WWE World Championship, but Roman needs a challenger for his Universal Championship. And apparently, the choice is all up to Pearce. Wow! Who’ll he choose? Well that choice has to be by the end of the night. He suggests they walk and talk, maybe an idea will come to them.
“Happy” Corbin is here!
He has his pyro, but what about “Mad Cap” Moss? Will Happy Talk actually be tolerable with the mystery guest Corbin’s got lined up? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Corbin is still without Moss. Corbin welcomes us to his show, and he thanks us “Happy Heads” for coming out tonight. Now, clearly he’s here alone. COVID makes it where you have to watch your back. Someone who failed to watch his back was Drew McIntyre. Now, if you went out on New Year’s Eve and got too happy and missed Day 1, here is what happened. After the win over Moss, McIntyre got jumped by Moss and Corbin! And they went after his neck with the chair and steel girder! Corbin laughs at the pain he caused McIntyre, “That makes me incredibly happy.” It was every single penny of that fine.
Now, what he and Moss did to McIntyre was supposed to keep him out for months and months and months, but it turns out McIntyre is here tonight! So please welcome Corbin’s guest, “the man that is tougher than a slab of granite, stronger than a silverback gorilla. He is the Scottish Warrior, DREW MCINTYRE~!” But of course, it isn’t McIntyre, it is Moss in a horrible cosplay. Moss has a kilt, floppy toy sword, a walking cane and a neck brace to mock McIntyre. He didn’t even leave his suspender straps in the back! MossIntyre gets in the ring, “needs help” sitting down, and Corbin asks him, “How are you even walking after what Mad Cap and I did to you at Day 1?”
“Well, the official cuisine of Scotland is haggis. Sheep intestines inside a sheep stomach. After a lifetime of eating that disgusting mess, I can survive anything.” Wow, even the accent is knockoff. Corbin says MossIntyre is tough and brave, and then asks how a man like Corbin would fare in a match with him. “Oh, you’d murder me!” As soon as Corbin got his hands on him, MossIntyre would soil his kilt. Not that you could tell, he’d smell the same as he always does. Well okay, one last question. When can all of us expect him to compete again? “Oh, never again! I could actually compete tomorrow, but I’m going to milk this injury and use it as an excuse to pursue my true passion: painting water colors and writing poetry about the Loch Ness Monster.”
Corbin and Moss can’t hold it in any longer, they laugh. Moss thinks he actually fooled people. But he is a fool, so… “RAID!” Here come the VIKING RAIDERS, Erik & Ivar! And they rush the ring! They want their match with these chuckle lugs now! Will Corbin & Moss no longer be laughing after their Viking Experience?
The Viking Raiders VS “Happy” Corbin & “Mad Cap” Moss!
SmackDown returns and Moss headlocks Erik. Ivar tags in as Erik powers out, and then Ivar scoops and SLAMS Moss! Then Erik scoops and SLAMS Ivar onto Moss! Fans fire up with “RAID! RAID!” Ivar drags Moss up, Moss kicks his leg. Tag to Corbin, but Ivar cartwheels and BOOTS! Tag to Erik before Ivar runs in to SPLASH Corbin! SHOTGUN KNEES from Erik, then they DECK Moss! HIP ATTACK COMBO! Cover, TWO! Erik whips Corbin, Corbin reverses but Erik stops to ELBOW Corbin! But Moss gets a cheap shot in! DEEP SIX! Cover, Ivar breaks it! Corbin drags Erik up to ROCK him with a right, then throws hands in the corner!
Corbin keeps Erik in the corner for more, tags in Moss, and Moss runs and runs to CLOBBER Erik! Moss is fired up but fans boo. Moss drags Erik up, Erik throws body shots and shoves Moss away. Erik leaps, but Moss catches him for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Moss tags Corbin, they mug Erik and Corbin stomps away in the corner. Erik throws hands on them both but Corbin jumps to ELBOW Erik down! Tag to Moss, he drags Erik up to whip. Erik DECKS Corbin, but Moss ROCKS Erik! Moss fires off hands, the ref counts, Moss lets off at 4. Moss then jukes the ref to fire off more! The ref keeps counting, pushes Moss back, but then Erik throws Moss out!
Moss hurries to get back in, into a KNEE from Erik! Fans fire up but Corbin lurks near Ivar. Erik crawls over, Corbin trips Ivar off the apron to POST him! Moss RAMS into Erik, then reels him in for a thumbs up and NECKBREAKER DRIVER! Cover off “The Punchline,” Moss & Corbin win!
Winners: “Happy” Corbin & “Mad Cap” Moss, by pinfall
Moss finishes this off for the Happy Folks, but will these hyenas be laughing all the way up the tag division ranks?
WWE has a medical update on Drew McIntyre.
His injury is a cervical neck strain with severe contusions, and he is scheduled for a follow-up with a specialist. Will the Scottish Warrior be able to return to crush Corbin & Moss in the near future?
Sheamus speaks.
“Oh cry me a river.” McIntyre is hurt, but who cares? Sheamus cares about his protégé, Ridge Holland. At Day 1, while Sheamus was stomping all over the Swiss Cyborg, Ricochet went and stomped all over Ridge’s face. The lad’s nose is sticking out of the back of his head! Sheamus feels a bit responsible. But he has an idea to cheer Ridge up. Sheamus will enter the Royal Rumble, and that’ll put a smile a country mile long on Ridge’s face when Sheamus throws out 29 other men and go on to face a champion of his choosing, and then win at WrestleMania! The Celtic Warrior has done it before, can he do it again?
Roman Reigns sits in his room.
There’s a knock on the door, and Roman has them come in. It’s Adam Pearce. he’s giving Roman notice that he’s chosen Roman’s next opponent. Oh, Pearce chose? Yes. Well unless it’s Pearce facing him, Roman doesn’t care. There’s no one here he hasn’t smashed, so pick whoever you want. Now, he’d like to watch his cousins’ match in pace. That means leave. Pearce leaves, but who will he decide takes on the Tribal Chief at the Royal Rumble?
SmackDown Tag Team Championships Street Fight: The Usos VS The New Day!
This is it! With nothing holding them back, these top tier rivals look to put this to bed! Will Jimmy & Jey still be the ones holding onto the gold? Or will nothing stop King Woods & Sir Kofi from becoming TWELVE-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions?
SmackDown returns and the Usos make their entrance. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and Roman is watching closely. Will he see them do the Bloodline proud? Or will he see things start to fall apart?
Kofi and Jimmy start, and the hand start flying! Kofi snapmares, tags Woods, and Kofi PENALTY KICKS! Woods SLIDING LARIATS, Kofi IMPLODER SPLASHES! Woods adds the FIST DROP, covers, TWO! Tag back to Kofi, but Jey gets in to save Jimmy from Up Up Down Down! Fans fire up as Kofi climbs, and Kofi TRUST FALLS the Usos down! The New Day are all fired up and standing tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and things have moved to the stage! They all brawl, Woods after Jey and Kofi after Jimmy! Jimmy headbutts Kofi but Woods has ground ‘n’ pound on Jey! Jimmy whips, Kofi reverses and Jimmy hits LED boards! Woods whips Jey into LED boards, too! Woods roars and fans fire up! Woods and Kofi then bring the Usos back down the ramp, this has to finish in the ring. Jimmy fights back with body shots to RAM Kofi into barriers! Woods puts Jey in, but Jimmy ROCKS Woods with an uppercut! Jimmy sees Kofi coming and he FLAPJACKS him on the apron! But Woods SUPERKICKS Jimmy down!
Jey drags Woods up by his hair, but Woods GAMANGIRIS free! Jey staggers, into the TORNADO DDT! Woods covers, TWO! Jimmy returns, dodges Woods and POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS! Cover, TWO! Jimmy gets up, Kofi fires off hands! Kofi whips, Jimmy reverses, Jey joins in, ALLEY-UCE! Cover, TWO! Roman is watching but it’s hard to say if he looks concerned. Jey goes out to look under the ring, and he brings out a toolbox! Jey tosses tape to Jimmy, and they tape Woods to the ropes! Jey throws hands on Woods while Jimmy finishes with the one arm. Jey gets the other arm, but Kofi INVERTED SUPLEXES Jimmy! SOS for Jey!! Cover, TWO!!
Woods works on the tape, because now it’s 2v1! Kofi hurries to help, Woods is free, but the Usos run in! The New Day dump them out! But the Usos drag them out of the ring, but Kofi and Woods punch back! The New Day have the Usos against the desk, but Jimmy POSTS Kofi! Woods gets up, Jey THROWS Woods over the barriers! The Usos pull steel steps apart and they aim at Kofi! They run in, and RAM Kofi down! Then they go over the barriers and find Woods! They run in and RAM him down now! The Usos throw the steps away to raise their fingers, #WeTheOnes standing tall now.
The Usos go back to Kofi, they throw hands as fans rally and duel. Woods returns as he LEAPS off the barriers, and he CROSSBODIES the Usos down! Woods clutches his leg but everyone is down as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns once again, Woods shoves Jey off the corner and goes after Jimmy! Woods has Jimmy in an Electric Chair, Kofi adjusts, NEW DAY DOOMSDAY! Cover, TWO!! Kofi drags himself over to a corner, and Woods brings out ARMOR? Well, it’s a costume, but he gives Kofi the breastplate and Woods puts on the helmet! IRON HEDBUTT! BREASTPLATE SMACK! Jey SUPERKICKS but the helmet protects Woods! HEADBUTT! BREASTPLATE! Woods takes off the helmet, he and Kofi throw the armor to the Usos, DOUBLE VAN DAMINATORS! Cover, TWO!! The Usos survive but the New Day regroups.
Woods points to under the ring and fans rally up. “We Want Tables!” The Usos gave the Dudleys a shout out, time for the New Day to do the same! Woods brings out a TABLE! Woods puts the table in the ring, Kofi sets it up, in a corner, and Woods drags Jimmy up. Fans fire up as Woods runs Jimmy, but Jimmy reverses! Woods stops himself, ROLLING ELBOW! Jimmy SUPERKICKS back! Kofi runs into an uppercut but he SUPERKICKS Jimmy! Jey SUPERKICKS Kofi! Jey aims at Woods from across the way, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jey runs in, but Kofi slips under, TROUBLE IN PARADISE! Cover, Jimmy breaks it using the breastplate!
Woods is at the corner, Jimmy runs over but into a GAMANGIRI! Woods climbs the corner, Jey runs in to trip Woods up! Jey gets Jimmy up, the Usos DOUBLE SUPERKICK Woods out of the Tree of Woe! They DOUBLE SUPERKICK Kofi down! And then DOUBLE SUPERKICK SANDWICH!! The Usos take the table for their own and set it up at center! Kofi flounders at the ropes, Usos hold their fingers up high, ONE D through the table!! Cover, the Usos win!
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall (still SmackDown Tag Team Champions)
And it’s done! The New Day fail to take the titles from the Usos and must now wait until someone else dethrones the Bloodline. But can anyone stop the ones who are perhaps the greatest tag team champions ever?
Roman is relieved.
He is relieved that his cousins kept the title in the family. But then a rather curious knock at his door gets his attention. Is that… the Shield theme? Roman lets them enter, and it’s SETH ROLLINS?! And he starts laughing it up! Is the Visionary the one Pearce has named to face the Tribal Chief?
My Thoughts:
This was actually a great SmackDown to follow up Day 1. We got great stuff in the main title(s) story, though I’m rather unsure what’s going on with that sudden dysfunction between Heyman and Lesnar. I get Lesnar was pretty demanding back when he was Heyman’s guy, but I hope then don’t just simply reset things to Heyman being Roman’s Special Counsel and Lesnar’s a Heel and all that. Lesnar being even moderately Face with Heyman by his side was becoming really fun, and it made a good foil to still rather Heel Lashley and MVP. But I bet we get a bit more on that with Monday.
Rollins being the surprise challenger to Roman is a really wild move. Everyone out there is talking about, and maybe hoping for, Winner Takes All of Roman VS Lesnar but who knows now. The apparent plan before Roman’s COVID diagnosis was that Rollins would take the world title in the Fatal 4. Could Rollins win the Universal Championship as a way to balance things out? Maybe we also get less a unified title and more the (newest) end to the brand split? WWE has been downsizing their rosters, both on and off screen, maybe they’re going to trim down to one roster for RawDown to make that all work out.
Charlotte declaring for the Rumble while still champion might work with all of that, too. She doesn’t have a clear challenger after Toni Storm asked to be let go and many other names being cut long before, so she has something to do now. That list of Women’s Rumble entries was curious for a few reasons. Sasha Banks not being on there is curious, but maybe she’s more of a surprise-not-surprise entry. One that’s surprising and already sending ripples through the IWC is Mickie James while she’s still with Impact and still champion. I’m actually surprised Pat McAfee was allowed to say Mickie had the title. If Charlotte does win, will she choose Becky to unify those titles?
And in a bit of serendipity, the stories of Sonya being biased against Naomi and Sonya being biased towards Charlotte come together as Sonya keeps making it so Charlotte survives to defeat Naomi. I wouldn’t mind this continuing on the Road to Mania, with Naomi aiming to mess up Charlotte’s plan to be champion going into Mania, and maybe even Pearce actually countering Sonya for once. Sami VS Boogs was an alright filler to keep us waiting on Sami VS Nakamura for the Intercontinental Championship, but apparently it was also a vehicle for Johnny Knoxville to get in on the action. His interaction with Sami backstage and then him dumping Sami out of the ring, that is definitely the spot they’re going for in the Rumble match.
Sheamus had a good promo to keep his grudge against McIntyre alive while also showing some concern for what happened to Ridge Holland. Happy Talk was not at all any better, and it should’ve been obvious that Moss was somehow, someway Corbin’s mystery guest. Corbin & Moss of course defeat the Viking Raiders, those two are getting a big Heel push right now. Moss is still impressive in the ring, at least. Then we got just an awesome tag main event, as expected of Usos and New Day. The Usos retaining was a small surprise but they seem to be shouting out the Dudleys a lot. Are they trying to swing a match with Bubba and D-Von? That’d be awesome to see but is it even possible business wise?
My Score: 8.5/10
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The Fallen Goddess returns!
The ROH Women’s World Champion, Athena, finally returns home! But who will be next to challenge The Minion Overlord’s Forever Reign?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Sammy Guevara VS Mansoor w/ Mason Madden; wins.
- Griff Garrison & Preston Vance w/ Cole Karter VS ???
- Lee Johnson w/ EJ Nduka VS ???
- Blake Christian VS ???
- Fatal 4 Way Tag: The Outrunners VS The Dark Order VS Grizzled Young Veterans VS The Premier Athletes; win(s).
- ROH Women’s World Television Championship: Red Velvet VS Robyn Renegade; wins and
PLAY BY PLAY
[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]
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Who is really the most dangerous man in AEW?
Ricochet is done with the humiliation and “bullying” he’s endured in AEW, but will Swerve Strickland do a lot worse than that?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Will Ospreay VS Mark Davis w/ Don Callis; Ospreay wins.
- Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher VS Brody King & Buddy Matthews; Konosuke & Kyle win.
- Toni Storm VS Queen Aminata; Toni wins.
- Ricochet VS Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana; Ricochet wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Backstage interview with Jay White.
Renee Paquette is with the Switchblade, and says she wants to talk the newfound alliance he seems to have with Adam Copeland. Yeah, he made it just in time for the show, luckily they’re close to the airport. But that new relationship, that’s building in real time before our very eyes. There is no real history between him and “Cope,” but there is something there for him and FTR. They haven’t always seen eye to eye, but the last time they spoke, White said that to fight the Death Riders, he’d need to rely on those he usually wouldn’t. Now he must rely on FTR and the Rated R Superstar, Adam Copeland.
Because the Death Riders, they always seem to have the numbers. Well, speaking of, the Death Riders storm up on White! White wants them all to hold on a minute, let’s get a head count. Because up behind the Death Riders is Rated FTR! White shows that it is all right on time! And the brawl is on! White has Moxley while Rated FTR brawls with the AEW World Trios Champions! These eight throw hands as they move further backstage! Moxley sends White into road cases, but White hits back! Moxley RAMS White, the rest of the fighting is closer to gorilla now, and spilling out to ringside! The fans fire up as Cash sends Pac into railing!
Cash then brings The Bastard around to send into the side of a tunnel! Part of it chips off! Pac gets up to kick back, the brawling continues, and now we’re at the ring! The fans fire up as Cope RIPS Claudio’s shirt off to fire hands! Moxley and White brawl among the fans, and Moxley DUMPS White over railing. Dax beats Yuta down, Cope DUMPS Claudio over barriers, and White fires hands on Moxley! Yuta sends Dax into steel steps, but White sends Moxley into some! White and Moxley end up in the ring, but Yuta hurries in. White catches Yuta for a BLADERUNNER! But then Moxley has White! White clinches, Pac BOOTS him!
Dax storms in, Pac SOBATS Dax, runs, but Dax avoids the dropkick! Cash joins in, SHATTER MACHINE for Pac! Claudio drags Dax out, and SWINGS him into railing! Cash BLASTS Claudio, then DIVES into an UPPERCUT! Moxley calls to his Death Riders and they all mug White! The fans boo but Moxley tells White he can go to hell, because he doesn’t stand for anything! But Cope is up! Claudio saves Moxley to take the SPEAR! Moxley stays back, the Death Riders regroup, and now they’re in retreat. ATL cheers on Cope, and Cope tells Moxley, “I don’t know if you can hear it, but these folks here are chanting one name.”
So then, Moxley, what’s your answer? You still got a set of nuts? Is he accepting the challenge for the AEW World Championship at Revolution? Moxley storms back up to ringside, but only so far as to grab a mic and say, “You deserve nothing, you get nothing, the answer is ‘no.'” The fans boo but then White shouts at Moxley! White tells Moxley he has an offer for him! White can make Moxley Breathe with the Switchblade while drowning in a pool of his own blood! Moxley & Claudio VS White & Cope, ANYTHING GOES in a Brisbane Brawl, Grand Slam: Australia!! The fans like the sound of that! Will Cope & White make things Rated R when AEW goes down under?
BREAKING NEWS for Grand Slam: Australia!
After being called out by Buddy Matthews twice, Kazuchika Okada wants to prove “I not b*tch!” The Rainmaker is giving the Aussie Juggernaut his shot at the Continental Championship, but will he deny Buddy the hometown victory? Or will Buddy be the one to make it reign?
Will Ospreay VS ??? w/ Don Callis!
While the Aerial Assassin is going to be taking on Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher alongside Kenny Omega in Brisbane, it would seem the newest member of the Don Callis Family wants to fight him first! But just who is it? Callis makes his way out here with a mic to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, I have a very important announcement to make.” The fans chant, “F Don Callis!” but Callis says the opponent for Ospreay tonight is a man he knows very well! A man he called his brother! Ladies and gentlemen, it’s MARK DAVIS! Ospreay is completely shocked! Davis was last scene trying to knock sense into Kyle Fletcher! How did Callis get Davis on his side?
That mystery aside, the bell rings, and the fans chant “YOU SOLD OUT!” at Dunkzilla. Ospreay gets in Davis’s face, pushes him, then SLAPS him! Davis CHOPS Ospreay right back! And CHOPS him again! And again! The fans boo but Ospreay puts Davis in the corner to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP! Ospreay whips, Davis cartwheels and scoops Ospreay to SLAM him! But Ospreay avoids the senton, then basement DROPKICKS! The fans fire up for Ospreay and he CLUBS Davis on the neck. Ospreay fires forearms, then UPPERCUTS! Ospreay whips, Davis reverses, but Ospreay KICKS in return! Ospreay then dodges a lariat, but runs into a BACKDROP!
The fans boo but Davis soaks it up. Davis runs up on Ospreay in a corner to LARIAT! Ospreay sits down, Davis runs and SLIDING FOREARMS! Ospreay clutches his jaw, Davis covers, TWO! Davis drags Ospreay up to scoop and SLAM! Davis looms over Ospreay, then drags him up. Davis wrenches and CHOPS Ospreay, then CHOPS again! Davis CHOPS Ospreay off his feet, and now SENTONS down on him! Cover, TWO! Davis brings Ospreay up to suplex high and hard! Ospreay clutches his back but Davis KICKS him! Ospreay goes to a corner, but Davis CHOPS again! Ospreay fires forearms and the fans rally up, only for Davis to CLAW Ospreay’s face!
Davis reels Ospreay in, puts him up top, and then throws sumo style palm strikes! Ospreay sputters, the fans rally, but Davis climbs up. Davis brings Ospreay to the very top, but Ospreay fires body shots! Ospreay sends Davis down, then springboards, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Direct hit and Davis bails out, but Ospreay kips up! Atlanta fires up but Callis coaches Davis while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Ospreay aims, but Davis hurries up to HOTSHOT him first! Ospreay staggers away and Davis soaks up heat while going around the outside. Davis storms up the steel steps to get back in the ring, and he brings Ospreay up, only for Ospreay to KICK, KICK, and KICK! Ospreay whips, Davis reverses, but Ospreay wheelbarrows and steps through! Ospreay has the legs for a FIGURE FOUR! Davis endures and tries to pry the hold open, but Ospreay slaps the trapping leg back down! Davis grits his teeth but his shoulders are down for a cover! TWO, and Davis crawls backwards. Davis drags Ospreay along, and manages the ROPEBREAK!
Ospreay lets the hold go, then he grabs the legs, only for Davis to BOOT him away! Both men scramble to their feet, and Davis CHOPS Ospreay! And CHOPS him again! Ospreay blocks the next, then wrenches the arm to grab the leg! SHIN BREAKER, then a leg sweep! Ospreay steps through again, and it’s back to the FIGURE FOUR! Davis endures all over again, but he powers up to turn things over! Now Ospreay endures, and he crawls his way to the ROPEBREAK! The hold is undone, and both men slowly rise. Ospreay fires a forearm, Davis fires a CHOP, and Dynamite goes to break.
Dynamite returns as Davis soaks up heat. Davis storms up on Ospreay to CHOP! And CHOP! But Ospreay CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Davis shoves Ospreay to then CHOP LARIAT in the corner! Davis bumps Ospreay off buckles, then reels him in for a DRAGON SUPLEX! Ospreay goes flying, and then Davis adds a KNEE! Davis isn’t done with Ospreay, he pulls on the arms to then KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up as Ospreay survives, but Davis reels him in. Ospreay grabs a leg to CLUB it! Ospreay runs, but into a CHOP! Davis whips, Ospreay handsprings, and NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up as Davis goes down!
Davis goes out to the ramp, but Ospreay fires the fans up more! “BRUV! BRUV! BRUV!” Ospreay takes aim to PLANCHA! Down goes Davis again and Ospreay high-fives Atlanta! Ospreay storms back up on Davis, puts him in the ring, then goes up the corner. Ospreay springboards, but Davis catches him! Fireman’s carry and- NO, Ospreay slips free to SUPERKICK! Ospreay swats the lariat to HOOK KICK! Ospreay then springboards, OSCUTTER! Cover, TWO! Davis survives, and Callis was almost in the ring to stop it! The fans boo Callis, Callis tells them to shut up, but Ospreay throws the elbow pad away!
Ospreay aims, runs up, but Davis LARIATS first! Ospreay stays up, and he fires a flurry of palm strikes! But Davis LARIATS again! Ospreay stumbles, Davis hops on, SATELLITE PILEDRIVER?! Cover, TWO!!! Ospreay survives that wild attack, but Davis snarls as he goes to a corner. Davis RIPS a buckle pad away! The fans boo but Davis storms back up on Ospreay. Davis drags Ospreay up, but the ref notices the bare buckle! The ref wont’ let Davis get that one! The ref and Davis argue, Ospreay HIDDEN BLADES!! Cover, Ospreay wins!!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall
Callis wanted Dunkzilla to be his “Ospreay Killer,” but the underhanded tactic did not work out! As for Ospreay, he grabs a mic to say, “Oh, yes, bruv! Atlanta! Oh my God, it’s like a little party in here, right? And Don. Seeing as you like to crash the party and you’re a little bit of a party pooper, I’ve got a new best friend back there who I’m teaming up with in Australia Grand Slam.” The fans chant for “KENNY! KENNY!” and here he comes! Callis is already panicking! Callis finds his way out into the crowd to run away as Omega makes his way down to the ring. Omega stands with Ospreay as the fans cheer him on.
Omega says, “Now, we’ve been here a couple times now, but I don’t remember a reception quite like that. So thank you very much, Atlanta.” Omega says this was meant to be a celebration for Ospreay, but Omega must get this off his chest. Omega tells Davis that man to man, Omega has no clue what Ospreay has on him, but trust Omega. Even though it might be scary, even though it might seem hopeless, help is there, and there are people you can trust. The fans cheer that. Omega says in a little over a week, Omega makes his AEW in-ring return with Grand Slam: Australia. But listening to these voices made him get that itch so he had to come out here in person, if they don’t mind.
The fans cheer more, and now Kyle and Konosuke storm out here! Callis tells them to stand down, they still have their tag match with Brody King & Buddy Matthews. Omega tells them all that they’ve done this song ‘n’ dance already. If the Callis Family wants this right here, right now, then go ahead. Omega’s an EVP again, they’ve got nothing but time. But if not… Then Omega suggests they pack their bags, hop on a jet, train, and get ready for Brisbane, Australia! Grand Slam, Ospreay & Omega VS Fletcher & Takeshita! It has been a long time since people could really feel what Omega was feeling in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023!
And now that Omega is BACK here in 2025, all the fans will get to feel the exact same things! Next week, it won’t just be a match for fun or to prove they’re better. This is the match to prove that the future of AEW lies not with those cowering on the ramp, but those right here in this ring! The fans cheer, and Omega says it may have been almost a year, but if they know the words, say it with him. He must bid you adieu, so goodbye, MWAH! And goodnight, BANG! Pyro goes off, and even Omega is surprised! But will it be no surprise when the Best Bout Bruvs bring down Don Callis’ cronies?
The Hurt Syndicate is here!
Atlanta chants along, “We Hurt~ People!” as Montel Vontavious Porter and the NEW AEW World Tag Team Champions, Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin, make their way to the ring. MVP makes sure to say hey to Westside Gunn as he hangs out ringside. MVP then grabs a mic to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, ATLiens, and the AEW viewing audience, this is an official announcement from the Hurt Syndicate. Right now, I need everybody to stand on their feet and respect for the Standard of Excellence, Shelton Benjamin, The All Mighty, Bobby Lashley, your NEW AEW World Tag Team Champions!” The fans do stand and cheer, and MVP says that sounds good.
MVP says he’ll keep this short and sweet because they have to hop on the jet and head to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. MVP has to give props to Private Party. Two young, talented athletes with a very bright future, but they were just the wrong people in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was not their fault that they had to face the most devastating duo in ALL of pro-wrestling today! And MVP would like to put everyone else on notice: If you are an AEW athlete, if you are a champion, get ready. Because when the Hurt Syndicate chooses to come see you, they will hurt you and take your title!
But until that time, they’re open for business. And if you would like an opportunity to face them for the tag team championships, then- Wait. That music… “By order of the Bang Bang Gang… GUNNS UP!” Austin & Colten are here! But Lashley & Shelton don’t even bother looking at them, even as Austin & Colten walk down the ramp. Austin has the mic to say they mean no disrespect. But if they’re businessmen, then Austin & Colten would like to talk business. MVP says they don’t look like businessmen, and certainly aren’t dressed like it, but MVP says they’re at least conducting themselves as men, so go ahead. Step up and state your business.
Austin & Colten join the Hurt Syndicate in the ring, and Austin says before getting to the business, Gunns Up for the Atlanta Gold Members~! And to properly introduce themselves, they are The Gunns, former AEW World Tag Team Champions. They have been waiting TWO YEARS to get a rematch, and the only reason The Hurt Syndicate has those titles now is because Austin & Colten have been gone. But guess what? They’re back, baby! Colten says, “Oh, you guys hurt~ people~? Well, congrats on doing your jobs. That’s kinda what this business is about. But now it’s time for us to do our job, which is take back our tag team titles!”
MVP says he’ll tell them what. He appreciates the moxie and respects the courage. But he also respects their father, and if not for that, these two monsters would’ve already choked the Gunns out. But MVP is about business. He shakes hands with the Gunns, and says next week, for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, it’ll be the Hurt Syndicate VS the Ass Boys. The Syndicate moves on, and Austin says, “Ass Boys? Hey, Ass Boys? Y’know what? YOU GADDAMN RIGHT WE ARE! And if you’re not down with that, we got two words for ya! GUNNS UP!!” Austin & Colten no longer let words hurt them, but will a fight with Lashley & Shelton hurt well enough?
Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone.
At least, Renee is hoping to speak with The CEO. Instead, Muppet Mone pops in! “Atlanta~! Say hello to your C E O~! Renee, I have exciting news! This Saturday on Collision, Harley Cameron will be live in concert~!” Harley pops in and wow, she’ll be live in concert for a “Harley Halftime in Houston” special? Yes! What an amazing idea, Mercedes, that you totally came up with. Thanks! And y’know what? Muppet Mone isn’t such a dummy. She doesn’t get it. Of course not. But Harley says this is fantastic! They’re making up! Muppet Mone says she does want to apologize, she was so awful to Harley last week.
Um, real Mercedes Mone is walking out from her locker room. Mone asks Harley, “Are you stupid? Or are you dumb?” Renee says she’s glad to see Mone is here, she wants to talk Grand Slam and how she still doesn’t have an opponent. Harley did get her first win on TV, so maybe they can talk her trajectory. Mone says aw, Harley got her first victory, how cute. Mone remembers her first-ever win. And she also remembers the feeling of winning her first championship at the age of 23. And the feeling of winning another, and another, and then this title. And the TBS Championship is saying that Mone is the GREATEST TBS Champion ever!
And Harley? Well, she’s nothing but a loser. And losers don’t get to ride the Money Train! Mone SNATCHES Muppet Mone off Harley’s hand, to reveal a middle finger! Mone storms off, Renee hides the middle finger, but it’s a strong one. What will it take for Harley to force Mone into a Grand Slam showdown?
Backstage interview with Hangman Page.
AEW returns as Renee is now with The Cowboy, and she wants to follow up with him from last week. It seemed like Hangman was in pursuit of Swerve Strickland. Hangman says that was nothing. No, y’know what that was? That was a moment of weakness! It was a mistake! And that is all he’ll say on that, and Renee will not asking about it again, understood? Renee says okay, but then two weeks ago, Christopher Daniels came out to say that after their Texas Deathmatch, the damage was so severe that he had to retire from in-ring action. Correct her if she’s wrong, but there appeared to be regret on Hangman’s face.
Hangman simply says, “No.” Hangman says Daniels overstepped, overplayed his hand, and accepted a deathmatch with The Hangman. Hangman did what he said he would, and he hurt Daniels so badly that Daniels will never wrestle again! And Hangman does not regret- Wait, Max Caster speaks up? He wants Renee to have Hangman wrap this up. Caster’s been waiting! Caster respects Hangman, and what he did to Daniels was actually awesome, that was so brutal. Daniels had the neck brace and everything. What if Hangman did that to Anthony Bowens? Caster would do it himself, but he’s busy with his Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge.
Hey, what if Hangman hospitalized Billy Gunn? Hangman says Caster is on to something. Hangman would love to hospitalize someone tonight. But uh, Hangman doesn’t see Bowens and he doesn’t see Billy, but… Caster’s here. Y-Yeah! Okay, thank you for your time, he’ll just be going to his car. Caster leaves, Hangman says he’ll come with. Will Platinum Max ever learn how to not stick his foot in his mouth?
Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher VS Brody King & Buddy Matthews!
As we saw earlier tonight, The Alpha & Aussie Arrow want after Ospreay & Omega something fierce, but they’re going to wait until AEW arrives in Brisbane. As for the Hounds of Hell, they’re ready to take a bite out of any and every champion in AEW, so Konosuke’s on their list. Will Brody & Buddy build momentum going into Grand Slam: Australia? Or will the Don Callis Family be ready for the Best Bout Bruvs?
The teams sort out and Kyle starts against Buddy for a showdown of Aussies. The bell rings, Kyle and Buddy stare down and the fans fire up. Kyle and Buddy feel things out, tie up, and Buddy wrenches to a wristlock. Kyle rolls, wrenches back, and hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Kyle clamps onto the wristlock but Buddy rolls, rolls, and wrenches back. Buddy YANKS the arm, then YANKS the arm again! Kyle endures, rolls, and he wrenches in return. Kyle has the wristlock, tells the fans to shut up, but Buddy spins through and headlocks for a takeover! Buddy grinds Kyle down to a cover, ONE, and Kyle headscissors.
Buddy kips up, avoids a leg sweep, then headlocks again. Kyle powers up and out, they RAM shoulders, but Kyle hits a headlock takeover. Buddy headscissors but Kyle kips free, then Kyle ducks ‘n’ dodges. Kyle sunset flips, Buddy rolls through, and Kyle avoids the Penalty Kick! The fans cheer the standoff, and then Kyle tags Konosuke. The fans rally up as Konosuke and Buddy circle. They knuckle lock, Buddy waistlocks, but Konosuke switches. Buddy switches, they switch again and again, and Buddy powers Konosuke to ropes. Brody tags in before Konosuke bucks the O’Conner Roll, and while Konosuke stares Buddy down, Brody steps in.
The fans bark and Brody CHOPS Konosuke down! And CHOPS him down again! Brody eggs Konosuke on, so Konosuke fires haymakers! Brody CHOPS back down! Kyle storms in and CLUBS Brody, but Brody CHOPS Kyle down! Brody storms up on Konosuke but Konosuke bails out. Brody keeps on Konosuke, sending him into apron, then into railing! Buddy runs up on Kyle to SMACK him off the apron! Brody ROCKS Konosuke, Konosuke hits back! Brody CHOPS Konosuke and he stumbles. Buddy UPPERCUTS Kyle into taking a seat, Brody CHOPS Konosuke again. Brody whips Konosuke into railing, and then Brody CHOPS Kyle!
Brody CHOPS Konosuke to make him take a seat on Kyle’s lap! Buddy gets a second chair so Konosuke can sit side-by-side with Kyle, and Brody runs in! DOUBLE CROSSBODY against barriers! Atlanta fires up with The Hounds, and Kyle sputters on the floor. The fans want that “One More Time!” but Brody CHOPS Konosuke down again! The ref says to get this in the ring, but Brody puts Konosuke and Kyle together on one chair! Brody runs up, DOUBLE CROSSBODY against barriers! The fans fire up even more, but Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Brody tosses the chairs aside to then drag Konosuke up and into the ring. Brody storms in after Konosuke, but Kyle anchors his foot! The ref stops Buddy from stepping in, so Buddy tries to point this out to the ref! But Konosuke BOOTS Brody down first! Kyle soaks up heat while he flexes, and Konosuke drags Brody up. Konosuke bumps Brody off buckles, then climbs up to rain down fists! Konosuke goes to five before he BITES Brody’s forehead! The ref counts, Konosuke stops, but Brody CHOPS him! Konosuke ROCKS Brody with a forearm, then put shim in the Callis corner. Tag to Kyle, and Kyle brings Brody out, only for Brody to CHOP!
Konosuke grabs Brody, he and Kyle mug Brody, then Kyle digs his boots in. The ref reprimands, Kyle steps off at 4, then Kyle sucker punches Buddy! The ref stops Buddy, but this lets Kyle and Konosuke stomp away on Brody! Konosuke CHOKES Brody on the ropes, then steps away to tag in. But Brody fights against Konosuke and Kyle! Kyle ROCKS Brody, then he and Konosuke DOUBLE GOURD BUSTER! And then DOUBLE BASEMENT DROPKICK! Brody is down, Konosuke & Kyle soak up more heat, and Kyle even mocks the barking. Konosuke drags Brody up to hit a NECKBREAKER! Konosuke facelocks, and he grinds Brody down.
Dynamite returns to single picture, and Brody fights up, to power Konosuke back! Konosuke holds on and throws knees to back Brody down! Konosuke ROCKS Brody, runs in, but Brody ROCKS him first! And he CHOPS Kyle down! The fans fire up as Brody storms up, but Konosuke ducks the lariat! Brody reaches for Buddy but Konosuke holds on! Brody fires elbows, but Konosuke dodges to BOOT Buddy! But then Brody LARIATS Konosuke! The fans fire up, Brody snarls as he brings Konosuke back up, but Konosuke ROCKS Brody first! Brody fights the saido, but Konosuke GERMAN SUPLEXES! Brody’s right back up!?
Brody hits a ROLLING ELBOW, then he gut wrenches Konosuke! Konosuke slips free, ducks ‘n’ dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! But then both men are back up! They roar, but then fall back down! The fans are thunderous and barking as Brody and Konosuke stir. The standing count climbs, but we get hot tags to Kyle and Buddy! Buddy LARIATS, ELBOWS, and QUICK DRAW NECKBREAKERS Kyle! Kyle still gets up, but Buddy ducks ‘n’ dodges to CALF KICK! The fans fire up as Buddy fires a strike fest on Kyle! Stomp to the foot, KNEE to the head! Kyle flops to the apron and the fans fire up for Buddy!
Buddy brings Kyle in through the ropes, but Kyle slips in to TOSS Buddy up and out! Buddy lands safe on the apron, but Kyle catches him through the ropes! Kyle brings Buddy out, but now Buddy slips in to TOSS Kyle out! Kyle staggers up, into a DROPKICK! Buddy builds speed and FLIES! Direct hit on Kyle & Konosuke! The fans are thunderous again and Buddy hurries to put Kyle in. Buddy climbs, aims, METEORA! Cover, TWO! Kyle survives but “This is Awesome!” as Buddy aims again. Buddy runs, but no curb stomp! Kyle catches Buddy for a SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Buddy goes to a corner, Kyle runs in, into a V-TRIGGER from Buddy!
Buddy goes up the corner again as Kyle falls down! Konosuke runs up but Buddy BOOTS him away! But wait, OKADA is here!? The Rainmaker’s music plays, but this is him just distracting Buddy! Kyle trips Buddy, then goes up, only for Buddy to slip under! Buddy tucks Kyle in, CHEEKY NANDOS! Buddy then SHINING WIZARDS in the corner, and he calls to Brody! Buddy tags Brody, and the Hounds set up at the corners, for CERBERUS!! Konosuke hurries as Brody covers, MISSILE DROPKICK SENTON COMBO!! Konosuke saves the match while taking out both opponents! Konosuke then hurries after Buddy on the apron.
Buddy kicks, Konosuke blocks and puts that foot in the ropes. Buddy still KNEES Konosuke, but then Konosuke POWER DRIVE KNEES in return! Konosuke reels Buddy in, but Brody storms up behind him! SLEEPER! Konosuke still BOOTS Buddy, and Kyle adds a GAMANGIRI! Down goes Buddy, and Konosuke CLAWS at Brody’s eyes! Konosuke then POWER DRIVE KNEES Brody, and Kyle reels him in! DRAPING DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Kyle is furious but the ref defends his count! Kyle hurries to haul Brody up, but Brody fights the suplex! Brody suplexes, but Konosuke saves Kyle! ALPHA ELBOW!
SUPERKICK from Kyle! Then ALPHA ELBOW SUPERKICK COMBO!! They reel Brody in, DOUBLE BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall
Callis is the only one happy about this, and he says, “On to Grand Slam we go!” Will we see this level of devastation happen to even Ospreay & Omega?
Samoa Joe & Hook walk the halls.
The Samoan Submission Specialist asks if the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil is ready, and Hook says yeah. But wait, where’s “Speak ‘n’ Spell” Shibata? Hook says Shibata’s back in Japan. But what’s going on? Joe says when people wrap steel around his skull, he tends to get emotional. Hook says Joe once said himself, if you’re furious, you can’t be focused. Joe is annoyed Hook is using his own stuff against him. But they still find The Patriarchy’s locker room. Joe tells Hook he can take lead. Hook storms up and opens the door, but in their way is Nick Wayne & Kip Sabian. Joe asks them, “Where is your daddy?”
Nick says Christian isn’t here right now. Do they have a problem, though? Nah, Joe & Hook can come back when Christian’s here. Kip says yeah, jog on. But then Joe says, “Or… We can leave a message.” Joe & Hook attack Nick & Kip! Joe SMACKS Nick off the locker while Hook hammers away on Kip! Christian Cage & Shayna Wayne walk in now, see what’s going on, and turn right around! Some father he is… Joe tells them to tell “Daddy” that he says hi. Joe & Hook leave and now Christian steps into the locker room, acting as if he didn’t know what happened. Christian pushes the cameraman out of there, was the message received?
MJF is here!
The Devil went down to Georgia, looking for a soul to steal, but seems so did this scumbag. MJF has them cut his music, and he calls out “Geriatric Jeff Jarrett!” All Jeff had to do was stay out of the way of a young, fast-rising, incredibly handsome, humble star, and he just couldn’t do that, could he? No, no, no, and that is why MJF had to teach Jeff a lesson. That lesson is as follows: in AEW, the “E” stands for “Elite.” Not “elderly!” MJF laughs at his own dumb joke, and then says that now that the “carny shmuck” is out of the way, MJF is one step closer to once again obtaining his Triple B! The fans boo that.
MJF says because ain’t nobody on the level of the Devil! Wait, Caster? What’s he doing here? MJF tells Caster to scram, but Caster is pointing to who he’s running from! MJF doesn’t care, this is his time, no Caster’s. But wait! Here comes Hangman! The Cowboy storms in, Caster runs but MJF stands his ground! Hangman stares MFJ down, then pushes past him to go chase Caster through the crowd! MJF asks if this is for real right now. This is his time! But the fans like #CowboyS*it, huh? Well, before he was so rudely interrupted by a talentless, worthless hack… Ain’t nobody- The fans tell MJF to STFU!
MJF does his best to finish his catchphrase, but now DUSTIN RHODES is here! The fans fire up as The Natural heads to the ring but MJF has them cut the music. The dual ROH World Tag Team & Six Man Tag Team Champion steps into the ring, MJF tells him that he was talking, but Dustin tells MJF to shut his stupid trap! All MJF does is come out here and badmouth everybody in the back, degrade them, and even talk about people who aren’t even here anymore, like Dustin’s friend, Owen Hart. MJF scoffs and turns around, but Dustin tells him to look him in the eyes, “you SOB!” Dustin suggests MJF keep Owen’s name out of his mouth, or else Dustin kicks MJF’s teeth in!
The fans fire up, and Dustin tells MJF to stop talking about people’s wives, about people’s pasts, their issues with drugs and alcohol. Dustin is one of those! 16 years clean ‘n’ sober, after going straight to Hell, looking the Devil in his eyes, and kicking his ass! Dustin crawls out of Hell, and he knows MJF ain’t the devil. MJF has all the potential in the world, yet he chooses to go to these dark places. There is a reason Dustin is still here at 55 years old, hanging with everybody on this roster! It is because he is a survivor! Dustin IS the Last of His Kind! Because Dustin has survived everything! Whatever MJF can think of, Dustin’s been though, boy!
The fans cheer but MJF doesn’t seem to care. Dustin tells MJF that when Dustin is gone, the mold will be broken forever. Dustin IS better than you, “and your punk b*tch ass freakin’ knows it!” The fans fire up for Dustin, but MJF says okay, okay, time out. Everybody, bravo, give it up for Dustin Rhodes! MJF applauds and says that was incredible. But MJF has to say, the part where Dustin said he is better than MJF? That was interesting. MJF imagines all those years of Dustin being a worthless drug addict turned his brain into Swiss cheese to come to that realization. But allow MJF to smarten Dustin and all these people on what Dustin’s all about.
“Dustin Rhodes is the man that took 37 long, hard, arduous years of blood, sweat and tears… Just to get out from understand his daddy’s shadow.” The fans boo and MJF says that struck a nerve with “Goldy,” didn’t it? MJF has a better one. The fans chant, “Whoop His Ass!” but MJF says what’s so sad about the whole thing, is that after all that hard work and sacrifice, now Dustin lives in the shadow of his baby brother! Dustin DECKS MJF! The fans fire up as Dustin stands MJF up and they throw more hands! Security rushes in here but the fans boo! “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Even Jerry Lynn gets out here!
Jerry tries to calm Dustin down, but Dustin breaks free to CLOBBER MJF! The fans fire up but MJF bails out the side! Dustin is fuming but MJF jukes the security! AND LOW BLOWS DUSTIN!! The fans boo as MJF stands over Dustin, a stupid grin on his face. MJF takes his leave for real this time, but now Christopher Daniels gets in his way. MJF tells Daniels not to touch him, but then realizes who he’s talking to. Hangman sure did a number on Daniels, didn’t he? MJF goes to the back, Daniels seethes, but will someone, anyone, ever humble the Wolf of Wrestling?
Mariah May is here!
The Glamour promised she’d watch as her former mentor battled her first-ever AEW opponent once again. But will Mariah like the outcome? Or will it be a repeat performance? Wait, Justin Roberts has a script to read from for Toni’s entrance? “Playing the role of The Glamour, Mariah May… Timeless Toni Storm!” Mariah has no idea what that means, but then her music plays again! And yes, much as when Mariah used to cosplay as Rockstar Toni, Toni is cosplaying as Mariah! Toni struts around, has obvious hair extensions, and perhaps does a bit more teasing with the finger and lips than Mariah does, but everyone else says that’s spot on!
Mariah is seething more and more the more Toni walks around, but will this still be a smash hit of a parody?
Toni Storm VS Queen Aminata!
The bell rings, Toni and Aminata circle, and they tie up. They’re in a deadlock, then break, and Toni tosses her hair and struts around some more. Aminata and Toni reset, tie up, and Toni headlocks. Toni hits a takeover, grinds the hold, and Mariah refuses to play along. Aminata headscissors, Toni shrugs it off, but Aminata gets the headscissors again. Toni moves around, kips free, but Aminata headlocks. Aminata grinds the hold, hits a takeover, but Toni headscissors. Aminata kips free, the two reset, and we see Serena Deeb watching backstage. Will The Professor of Pro-Wrestling think Aminata has passed the test?
Aminata waistlocks, headlocks, wrenches and then steps over to twerk attack! The fans cheer, Toni says, “How DARE you!” Toni SLAPS Aminata, kicks low, then scoops for the SPIN OUT SIDEWALK SLAM! Aminata drop toeholds Toni onto ropes! The fans rally, Aminata runs, but Toni dodges the boot! Toni runs to HIP ATTACK Aminata to the floor! The fans cheer as Toni does more mocking of Mariah before she fetches Aminata into the ring. Toni tosses her hair more, and Mariah seethes again, but Aminata DIVES onto Toni! Direct hit and Aminata mocks the Timeless closeup! The fans cheer, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Aminata realizes she has some of Toni’s hair extensions on her so she brushes those off. Aminata then fetches Toni for a headlock, and she runs her into barriers! Toni staggers away, Aminata refreshes the ring count, and Aminata storms up on Toni by commentary. Aminata SMACKS Toni off the desk, and Mariah turns away so as not to watch this. Aminata CHOPS Toni against the desk! Toni falls over dramatically, Aminata refreshes the ring count, but Toni hits back! Toni CLUBS Aminata, CLUBS her again, then CHOPS! Aminata ROCKS Toni, puts her in the ring, then scuffs her in the ropes. Aminata scuffs Toni again, but Toni fires back!
Toni runs, but Aminata LARIATS her down! Aminata soaks up cheers and jeers, then pushes Toni to a cover, TWO! Toni toughs it out but Aminata looms over her. Aminata snapmares Toni, runs, and PENALTY KICKS! Cover, TWO! Aminata grows frustrated but she sits Toni up for a chinlock. Toni endures, even as Aminata leans on her. Mariah is further annoyed as Aminata KNEES Toni in the back again and again! Aminata clamps on body scissors, and she squeezes tight. Aminata turns Toni over for a Gedo Clutch, TWO! Aminata turns Toni the other way, Gedo Clutch, TWO! Aminata shifts to have a leg hook FULL NELSON!
Toni endures, even as Aminata has knuckle locks to pull on the arms. Dynamite returns to single picture as Toni powers back to a cover, TWO! Toni ROCKS Aminata, ROCKS her again, then fires off forearms again and again! The fans fire up as Toni fires off TEN! Mariah still refuses to accept Toni’s copycat. For one, Toni is missing two very obvious elements. Toni puts Aminata up top, DOUBLE CHOPS her, then frolics around a la Mariah. Toni runs, goes up, and hits STRATUSFACTION! Then a SHOTGUN! Cover, TWO! Mariah mocks Toni being dramatic. Toni drags Aminata up, reels her in, but Aminata trips her to a jackknife bridge, TWO!
Toni CHOPS, but Aminata grins. Aminata CHOPS Toni, Toni CHOPS back! The fans rally, the CHOPS keep going, then Toni SLAPS Aminata! Aminata SLAPS Toni! Toni SLAPS again! Aminata runs up, but Toni wrenches, kicks, and whips! Aminata goes up and over, then GERMAN SUPLEXES! Toni tumbles and more hair extensions fall away! Aminata runs and the fans fire up for the BOOT WASH! Aminata again mocks the closeup, then she drags Toni in for a cover, TWO! Mariah says Toni is playing the role of Mariah, Aminata is apparently Timeless, where does it all end? Aminata drags Toni up, Alabama Lifts, but Toni turns that into a DDT!
Toni hurries to run, and she KNEES Aminata to a corner! Then Toni gives us a proper closeup, for the SWEET HIP MUSIC! Then Toni makes sure Mariah sees this as she fireman’s carries, MAYDAY DRIVER! Cover, Toni wins!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall
Mariah is fuming all over again, but Toni proves that anything Mariah can do, Toni can do better. Renee joins Toni in the ring to interview her. But then Toni wants Renee to play along and call her “Mariah,” The Woman From Hell. “And I stand on the neck of every woman in this division. And there’s not a woman alive that can touch me!” Mariah has had it! Mariah storms off commentary to get in the ring! Toni offers her a chance, but then Mariah storms back out to grab her belt and leave. Will Toni get the better of Mariah when they finally have their rematch?
Dustin Rhodes speaks.
“For 37 years, people have been chipping away, trying to put me in the ground. I’m still here! Maxwell Jacob Friedman, I live for blood, sweat and tears! I am the Last of My Kind! I’m around for a reason, boy! And next Tuesday night, Austin Texas, MY backyard, this ain’t New York City, this ain’t Long Island, I’m gonna beat your ass! B*TCH!” The Natural has put MJF on notice, but will everything be bigger in Texas?
The Learning Tree is on stage.
Chris Jericho, Bryan Keith & “Big Bill” are here, and Jericho says, “Hi, guys~! And welcome to a very special, first-time-live edition of The New York Minute with me, Chris Jericho!” The fans boo but Keith shouts, “RESPECT CHRIS JERICHO!” Jericho says they are here in Georgia, the Big ALT! Um, no… Keith says it stands for, “APPRECIATE LEARNING TREE!” Jericho is pretty sure he speaks for everyone here in ALT when he says he doesn’t know how Bandido decided he’s a Wanted Man returning on Collision. No one here wants Bandido in AEW! But since he’s back, Jericho will turn this into a teachable moment.
“Bandido, apparently there’s a $100,000 on your head. But since I’m standing here with an actual Bounty Hunter, this week on Collision on Saturday-” The fans tell Jericho STFU, but he says no swearing! Jericho promises to double the bounty to $200,000 if Keith can do to Bandido what Big Bill has done to “Powerhouse” Hobbs! Bill tells Hobbs that wherever he is, Bill hopes- WAIT! Hobbs is here!! And Hobbs runs up to brawl with all of The Learning Tree! The fans fire up, but this 3v1 isn’t going Hobbs’ way! But wait! The Outrunners run out here! Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum want payback for being cheated last Saturday!
The fans cheer as the fight is now even! Bill brawls with Hobbs, Jericho & Keith brawl with Truth & Turbo, but security hurries out here! Fan want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” Bill grabs one guard by his neck! But then he sees Hobbs doing the same with another security guard. Bill gives his guard a SKYSCRAPER CHOKE SLAM to the floor! Hobbs gives his guard a POWERHOUSE CHOKE SLAM to the floor! The fans chant “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as both men storm into the ring! They circle, then they start throwing hands! The fans fire up, and Hobbs TACKLES Bill to the apron! But Bill drags Hobbs to the floor!
Bill CLUBS Hobbs, but Hobbs SPINEBUSTERS Bill onto the desk, and then over it! They still scrap on the floor! Atlanta fires up as Hobbs HAMMERS Bill, then stands up. Bill staggers to his feet, Hobbs fires more hands, and the cameraman is collateral! Refs rush out, Dynamite goes to break, and this has been a New York Minute! But when and where will Hobbs and Bill settle things once and for all?
Ricochet VS Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana!
This fight has been a long time coming, and the animosity only escalated with every week we had to wait! The One & Only is no longer pretending to be a hero, now he’s living the life of an American Psycho. But will that be enough to be the most dangerous man in AEW? Or will even Atlanta be “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!”
But Ricochet attacks from behind during Swerve’s entrance, and with a chair! The fans boo but Ricochet says this is because of them! And he SMACKS Swerve again! The ref reprimands, but there’s nothing he can really do since this isn’t a match yet! Ricochet SMACKS Swerve again! The fans rally for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” while Ricochet stalks Swerve. Ricochet puts Swerve in the ring, stands over him, and tells him that this is Ricochet’s House now! Swerve SLAPS Ricochet! The fans fire up, the bell rings, and Ricochet comes back to JUMP KNEE! Dragon sleeper, VERTIGO!! Cover, TWO!!
Swerve survives and Ricochet is stunned! Ricochet goes back to a corner, but Swerve crawls up to him! Ricochet kicks Swerve down, then hits a BACKBREAKER! The fans boo but Ricochet stands Swerve up to ROCK him! Ricochet scoops for another BACKBREAKER, but the fans taunt him with, “You Are Bald!” Ricochet CLUBS Swerve, dragon sleepers, but Swerve slips around to put Ricochet on ropes. Ricochet fires hands, Swerve fights back, and Swerve whips. Ricochet ducks ‘n’ dodges, jumps over the dropdown, then he SHOTGUNS Swerve as Swerve tries to hurdle! Swerve tumbles out of the ring, Ricochet builds speed, and Ricochet DIVES!
Swerve is sent into barriers, but then Ricochet whips him hard into railing! Ricochet soaks up heat from the fans, then he drags Swerve up to push against barriers. Ricochet hops up onto the barriers, then brings Swerve up. The fans step back a bit, and Ricochet reels Swerve in. Swerve fights the lift, throws body shots, but Ricochet throws hands! They both throw haymakers, the ring count climbs, and Ricochet gets the edge. Ricochet goes up, but Swerve stops the rana to BARRIER BOMB!! Ricochet falls in a heap and the fans lose their minds! Nana cheers Swerve on as the true and only champion that matters!
Swerve stalks Ricochet, puts him in the ring, and Nana keeps the “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” chant going. Swerve storms up on Ricochet, bumps him off buckles, then has him under the corner. Swerve rips the crossbar’s padding away, to GUILLOTINE CATAPULT Ricochet into it! The fans fire up again while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Swerve scowls while Ricochet sputters. Swerve stalks Ricochet around the corner, stomps him down, then fishhooks him into standing up. Swerve fireman’s carries Ricochet to then hit SNAKE EYES off the railing! Swerve then puts Ricochet against the apron to fire hands! Swerve puts some stank on it before he SLAPS Ricochet’s bald head! Swerve puts Ricochet in, stomps him again and again, then gets Atlanta really fired up. Swerve ELBOWS Ricochet down, then stalks him to a corner. Swerve climbs up to shine Ricochet’s head! Then SLAPS him again and again! The ref counts as Swerve keeps slapping!
Swerve reels Ricochet in for an Atomic BACKBREAKER! Ricochet writhes from being bent back against Swerve’s shoulder, but then Swerve drops a knee! Swerve drags Ricochet up, bumps him off buckles, then UPPERCUTS! Swerve snapmares again, then goes up to FALLING UPPERCUT! Swerve hits the Griddy as ATL cheers him on. Swerve then digs his boot into Ricochet at the ropes. The ref counts, Swerve steps off, and he looms over Ricochet again. Ricochet tries to push Swerve away but Swerve grabs an arm. Ricochet throws hands from below so Swerve KICKS him around! Swerve ROCKS Ricochet, and Dynamite returns to single picture.
Swerve throws hands on Ricochet again and again, then whips him to a corner. Swerve UPPERCUTS in the corner, snapmares him again, then goes back up. But Ricochet stands to kick the legs out! Swerve is stuck in ropes, and Ricochet hits as DRAPING CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Ricochet rains down fists, then growls in frustration. The fans rally but Ricochet brings Swerve up. Ricochet swings Swerve into a BACKBREAKER, then he basement DROPKICKS Swerve in the back! Ricochet keeps moving, and he FALLING AX HANDLES! Fans make up a new chant, “Who’s Bald?” “RICOCHET!”
Ricochet is annoyed, but he brings Swerve up. Ricochet ROCKS Swerve, but Swerve ROCKS him back! Swerve ROCKS Ricochet again, but Ricochet knees low, then CLUBS Swerve on the neck! Ricochet CHOPS Swerve, but Swerve eggs him on! Ricochet CHOPS again, then runs, but into an UPPERCUT! Swerve runs, but Ricochet Tiger Wall Kicks, SOBATS, and KNEES Swerve down! The fans boo but Ricochet brings Swerve in. Swerve slips free of the bomb to lift Ricochet, but Ricochet slips free of the bomb! Ricochet wrenches, tucks and lifts, then fireman’s carries! Swerve slips free to do the same, and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!
Ricochet survives and Swerve grows frustrated. Swerve stalks Ricochet, full nelsons, but Ricochet fights it! Ricochet grabs the ref, but Swerve stops the low blow! Ricochet grabs ropes now, but Swerve YANKS him back into a GERMAN SUPLEX! Swerve then somersaults and FLATLINERS! Eddy Gordo roll, HOUSE CALL!! The fans are thunderous and Swerve says that’s not enough! Swerve goes up top, for the KILL STOMPS!! Cover, TWO?!? Ricochet survives and shocks Swerve! Swerve stalks Ricochet to the apron, the fans rally up, and Swerve fireman’s carries. Ricochet slips free to HOTSHOT Swerve, then HOTSHOT again!
Ricochet says he does what he wants! Ricochet triangle jumps, but the rana slips off target! Ricochet improvises to APRON GERMAN SUPLEX! Swerve flops down, the fans boo, but Ricochet hurries to get Swerve back in. Ricochet springboards for the 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Swerve survives but Ricochet hurries right back up! Ricochet aims, and he SHOOTING STAR PRESSES Swerve’s back! Cover, TWO!! Swerve survives again and Ricochet is beside himself! Ricochet goes to a corner, but he locks ‘n’ loads! SPIRIT- HOUSE CALL!! Swerve is all fired up and so is Atlanta! Swerve goes up top, for another KILL STOMP LOW BLOW?!
The ref isn’t sure what to make of it, Ricochet simply put his hands up to guard! It still gets Swerve in a bad spot, and Ricochet grins! Ricochet reloads, SPIRIT GUN!! Cover, Ricochet wins!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall
A lot of controversy in that finish, and Ricochet grabs the robe! Nana also has it, but Ricochet SHOVES Nana down! Ricochet wears the Mogul Embassy robe, adding insult to injury as he takes his leave. Swerve is seething, but is AEW going to be #OuttaThisWorld from now on?
My Thoughts:
A great Dynamite, but with some new head-scratcher story moves. Mark Davis being the new Don Callis Family member would’ve worked better if this was months ago. Davis has been hanging around, but we barely got any interactions of him and Kyle or Don Callis, so there were no hints at Davis wanting to turn. That doesn’t make this surprise surprising, it makes it confusing. Ospreay VS Davis was still good stuff, and we still got a good promo from Ospreay with Omega to add to the Grand Slam tag match. Speaking of, great tag match of Konosuke & Kyle VS Brody & Buddy, but very fitting that Okada would screw Buddy over now that their title match is happening. As I said for Collision, Okada VS Buddy is going to be awesome, even if Buddy still loses.
Then there’s The Gunns challenging The Hurt Syndicate for the tag titles. It’s not even so much that the Gunns don’t deserve a title match, or that they and the Hurt Syndicate won’t put on a good title match, it’s just… We literally opened tonight with Jay White, leader of the Bang Bang Gang and friend of The Gunns. Why aren’t The Gunns helping Jay White against The Death Riders? Why isn’t it 6v4, but then the trios titles become the reason the Bang Bang Gang doesn’t quite help out Rated FTR like they should? I want to be frustrated for reasons that are perfectly in story, not because the story itself is lacking.
Though to that point, the Death Riders VS AEW story really should’ve been all encompassing. It felt like it was going to be that when this all started, with how Garcia, Private Party, Dark Order, and a lot of others were standing together against The Death Riders, but then it all fell apart because we still needed things like Garcia VS Perry for the TNT title and such. White & Cope VS Moxley & Claudio in a “Brisbane Brawl” No Disqualifications match will still be great stuff, and surely that compels Moxley to face Cope 1v1. I still think we need Christian Cage to get back on this story given his Casino Gauntlet contract.
Christian Cage was hilarious tonight by totally avoiding that beating Joe & Hook gave Kip & Nick. And while Shibata is apparently in Japan, he could come back and we get a Six Man Tag against Patriarchy. Harley Cameron was also hilarious, and between the Muppet Mone and the “Harley Halftime in Houston” segment this Saturday, Mone might be angered into giving Harley the title match for Australia. Toni Storm continues to be a creative genius in her own right where she imitates Mariah for her match with Aminata. Serena Deeb watching the match is another dropped ball TK picked back up, but I guess he kinda had to since Britt Baker didn’t want a feud with Deeb. Britt is a whole different issue, we might not get a real answer on that for some time.
MJF had a good promo, but Dustin showing up was a touch of a surprise. Dustin is upset not just for Jarrett but for the disrespect showing to Owen Hart, but of course MJF gets his own shot on Dustin. MJF VS Dustin will be some good stuff, but surely Double J goes after MJF and we get that match for Revolution. This week’s New York Minute might’ve been the best because it turned into that huge brawl, with the New York Minute graphic still on it. Keith VS Bandido will be good stuff, and surely Bandido wins to set up Bandido VS Jericho for the ROH World Championship. Hobbs and Bill getting to wreck security guards as fun, and they’ll have a great grudge match, too.
Great main event from Swerve and Ricochet, with Ricochet ambushing Swerve as a good start. While Ricochet didn’t get that poison-rana to the apron, that’s just one of those moments where they go just a little too fast and it doesn’t work out. Ricochet still did good improvising with that German Suplex, and then he of course wins with “controversy.” This is certainly going to give us another match, maybe even for Revolution, and they’ll surely turn it up a notch. Honestly, an apron poison-rana is more fitting of a rematch than the first time we see this match in AEW, so this worked out for the better.
My Score: 8.8/10
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