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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (2/17/22)

Grudge matches galore!

Published

3 years ago

February 17, 2022

Steven Mitchell

Can the Last King of Scotland trump the Irish Ace?

No more time for talk! NXT UK gives Jordan Devlin the fight he wants with Wolfgang, and the same goes for Sam Gradwell getting at Kenny Williams!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Sam Gradwell VS Kenny Williams; Gradwell wins.
Emilia McKenzie VS Angel Hayze; McKenzie wins.
Stevie Turner VS Myla Grace; Turner wins.
Wolfgang VS Jordan Devlin; Devlin wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Sam Gradwell VS Kenny Williams!

The Thunderstorm tried to teach the Scum of the Earth a lesson not to mock him, but Kenny got the last laugh in screwing over Sam Gradwell and Saxon Huxley. But now Gradwell is looking to finish what he started. Will #KennyCockroach survive what’s coming for him?

Wait, Kenny comes out with crutches? “Whoa, Sammy Boy, I’m sorry to disappoint you. I had a terrible accident and hurt my knee. You know all about knee injuries, don’t you, Sam?” Sam gets mad at the clear insult Kenny’s hurling, but Kenny wants him to calm down. If Sam doesn’t believe Kenny, that’s fine. Kenny’s got a doctor’s note. So that’s it. No match tonight- Sid Scala interrupts via titantron. Sid checked with NXT UK Medical, and they informed Sid that there is no record of Kenny’s knee injury. In fact, he’s cleared to compete. The only thing Sid was updated on is that there seems to be a pair of stolen crutches! Start the match!

Gradwell rushes out, Kenny wields a crutch as a weapon but misses! Gradwell DECKS Kenny, puts him in the ring, and Kenny has to compete in street clothes! The bell rings, Gradwell fires off in the corner! Gradwell snapmares and CLOBBERS Kenny! Then scoops to SLAM him! Gradwell bumps Kenny off buckles, fires off more forearms, then whips him corner to corner hard! Kenny bounces off buckles chest first, and Gradwell drags Kenny up. Gradwell whips corner to corner, but Kenny reverses to pull on Gradwell’s mohawk! So Gradwell pulls on Kenny’s ear! Kenny punches free and runs in, but into more buckles!

Gradwell whips Kenny, Kenny goes up but gets caught! Kenny rakes eyes to get free! CHOP BLOCK to the leg! Kenny goes to ropes, pendulum LARIAT! Kenny knocks Gradwell down with a hip drop, talks trash in Gradwell’s face, but Gradwell grabs him by the neck! Kenny SLAPS free, rains down forearms, then hip drops again. Kenny struts as he takes off his shirt and then throws the shirt at Gradwell. Kenny cravats to crank the neck but Gradwell fights up. Kenny throws knees, but Gradwell throws body shots. Kenny snapmares, scrapes his soles on Gradwell’s face, then CLAWS his back!

The ref reprimands while Gradwell gets to ropes. Kenny KICKS Gradwell’s arm out! Kenny jumps on Gradwell’s back again and again, but lets off as the ref counts. Kenny runs side to side, but Gradwell slips out before the elbow drop. Gradwell grabs Kenny by the ear again and drags him out to ROCK him with a haymaker! Gradwell then gets in, rallies on Kenny with big clotheslines, and has him in a corner for a forearm smash! Gradwell whips Kenny corner to corner, then BACK DROPS him on the rebound! Gradwell underhooks the arms for a BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! Kenny sputters, Gradwell spins, but into a school boy with bridge! TWO!!

Kenny staggers, into an STO! Cover, TWO! Gradwell grows frustrated but he keeps on Kenny with haymakers. Gradwell whips but Kenny holds ropes to block. Kenny ROCKS Gradwell, then YANKS him into ropes! Gradwell still comes back, but Kenny jumps! Sunset flip, but Gradwell sits on it! Gradwell wins!

Winner: Sam Gradwell, by pinfall

Kenny throws a fit, but he gets the crutch! He CLOBBERS Gradwell from behind with it, then SMACKS him over and over on the back! Kenny says Gradwell deserves that! But he’s not done there! He brings out the toolbox from under the ring! And he brings in some scissors! Kenny asks if Gradwell’s still a big man. And then he CUTS THE MOHAWK! Kenny laughs and gives his “artwork” a kiss. Kenny leaves as Gradwell comes to and realizes what happened. Will Gradwell get revenge for the humiliation Kenny’s put on him?

The Gallus Boys watch last week’s episode back.

Joe & Mark Coffey are laughing at the premiere of Gallus Boys On Talk, and the argument they were having with Noam Dar, Sha Samuels & Jordan Devlin. But Wolfgang is the only one not laughing, given what Devlin did to him last week. The Coffey Boys are practically falling out of their chairs, but Wolfgang points out he’s not laughing. Joe asks what Wolfgang’s gonna do about it then. Wolfgang tells them to watch and see. Will all of Gallus be in a good mood after tonight’s main event?

NXT UK Media catches up with Xia Brookside.

They thank her for taking this time, and she’s very excited. Daddy said they were going to come here to talk all about her. So what do they wanna talk about first? Her training? Her journey? Just ask away. Well they want to ask if she sees herself as a positive role model like Amale. Amale..?! No one cared about her two months ago! Xia was the role model for three-and-a-half YEARS! Then Amale comes in with her boohoo sob story, “I’ve had a really hard life.” Imagine being the daughter of a British LEGEND! Daddy’s gonna hear about this!! Xia storms off, but will she just have to take this up with Amale?

The Bomber training begins.

Jack Starz wants to earn a vest just like Dave Mastiff’s, so we begin with challenge #1: Bomber level physicality! Mastiff himself says, “Anyone worthy of a cut must be in prime physical condition.” Mastiff remembers when Rip Rodgers once did a full hour of free squats. If Starz wants to earn his vest, then the stamina machine he is must do the same. Go! Wait, one hour of squats? Right now? YEP! Tick-tock! Starz gets going, and two hours later, someone comes asking Mastiff if he’s seen Starz. Oh shoot! Mastiff takes another hour getting back to Starz, and though he’s slowing down, he’s still going! Guess Starz passed that challenge.

Challenge 2: Bomber level appetite! “A man who wears a cut must also know how to fill his belly.” Mastiff wants Starz to replenish with dry biscuits. Well alright. Starz starts munching, but Mastiff tells him to eat the whole sleeve. Some time later, and with a lot of crumbs everywhere, Starz finishes the sleeve. Nope, one last bit. There you go! Now let’s get dinner. Challenge 3: Bomber level guts! Mastiff earned his cut by being fearless, so Starz must be the same. Starz doesn’t wanna streak in the PC! Aw c’mon, give the people what they want! They don’t want a naked Starz! But Starz wants his vest, doesn’t he?

Starz takes a deep breath, and still chickens out! Aw, c’mon, Jack! Starz runs his naked behind around the back, will he find his own way to prove he has Bomber level guts?

Sam Gradwell is storming backstage.

He wants to know where Kenny ran off to! Get out of his way! Gradwell storms down the halls, kicks in door after door, but still no Kenny. Will the Scum of the Earth make himself scarce around these parts until the Thunderstorm blows over?

Emilia McKenzie VS Angel Hayze!

Meiko Satomura’s protégé is back in action, hoping to prove herself worth of her sensei. But will #SuplexMillie climb up the ladder towards the NXT UK Women’s Championship? Or will she be lost in a daze thanks to Hayze?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Millie gets a headlock. She grinds Hayze, but Hayze fights up. Hayze rolls it to a cover, ONE! Victory roll, TWO! Millie rams Hayze, runs, but Hayze hurdles then hip tosses! Cover, TWO! Hayze clamps on with a facelock and she grinds Millie down. Millie fights up, powers up, but can’t get free as Hayze holds tight. Millie keeps trying, and she powers Hayze to a corner! The ref counts, Millie wrenches to arm-drag Hayze then runs her over! Cover, TWO! Millie keeps cool, fixes her ponytail, and she drags Hayze up to CLUB her down!

Millie drags Hayze up, DECKS her with a right, and then covers, TWO! Millie clamps on with a chinlock, thrashes Hayze around and grinds her into the mat! Hayze endures as Millie almost has a Bully Choke. Hayze fights up, Millie keeps on the hold as she bridges back. Millie thrashes Hayze around more, but Hayze still refuses to quit. Hayze fights up, throws body shots, and pushes Millie away. Millie comes back, Hayze spins her to ROCK her with forearms, uppercuts and a ROLLING ELBOW! Hayze runs, FLYING FOREARM! Hayze aims from a corner, runs in, back elbow in a corner! Hayze keeps going, SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO!

Hayze keeps cool and she drags Millie back up. Hayze has the facelock, goes for a fisherman, but Millie blocks. Millie wrenches out, knees low, then reels Hayze in, TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Millie drags Hayze up, BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Hayze survives and Millie grows frustrated. Millie waistlocks and deadlifts Hayze, but Hayze flails to resist. Hayze wrenches out and arm-drags, then SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO! Hayze can’t believe it, but she keeps moving! Hayze wheelbarrows, but into a FACEBUSTER! Cover, Millie wins!

Winner: Emilia McKenzie, by pinfall

Millie didn’t use a suplex but she did take advantage of that opening to get that win! Will Millie make moves towards the title, even if it’s held by her mentor?

Andy Shepherd interviews Nathan Frazer.

Shepherd has a WWE Digital Exclusive here, and he says it has been a rather eventful few weeks for Frazer, namely that big win over Teoman. Frazer says those “Die Familie boys needed to get a taste of their own medicine.” They literally mugged him in the parking lot, so he’s happy to have shut them up a bit. Shepherd also notes that incredible match with Der Ring General a month ago. Frazer admits he was scared just seeing the entrance. He was thinking, “How they hell did I get here?” But after, Frazer felt he could hang with the best. Now, he knows that Shepherd’s a good journalist, he’ll ask Frazer what’s next for him.

“Ilja Dragunov. I challenge you for the NXT UK title.” Calling his shot, making the most out of his opportunities. Well maybe we could see that very soon! Will the British Prodigy look to step up to that next level against The Czar of NXT UK?

Die Familie meets.

Charlie Dempsey joins Rohan Raja and Teoman in the penthouse. Teoman says he is not ashamed of losing. But he gave them a promise. Raja says Teoman has kept that promise. Look at where they are! Teoman promised he would look after the family, and he did. Teoman says he is not a loser, and never will be a loser, so long as the family wins. Dempsey says the Eye must’ve foreseen all of this. Maybe that loss is what will bring them closer together. Teoman agrees! No one can stop them. That is the new promise. Will The Babo keep his promise so that he and his brothers in arms can rise to the top of NXT UK?

Stevie Turner VS Myla Grace!

The Fourth Dimensional Superstar may have lost to the French Hope, but she’s not given up her mission to reach the top. Will NXT UK enter the Fourth Dimension as Turner looks to turn the corner?

The bell rings and Stevie circles with Grace. They tie up, break, and then go again. They go around again, Grace powers Stevie back but Stevie turns it to put Grace in a corner. The ref counts, Stevie lets off with a shove. Grace comes back to tie up again, but Stevie headlocks. Grace endures, pries free and has a top wristlock. Stevie pulls hair but Grace wrenches to a wristlock. Grace then leap frogs and arm-drags Stevie for an armlock! Stevie endures, fights up, powers Grace to a corner and digs her palms in. Stevie lets off at 2 to KNEE low! Stevie whips Grace corner to corner, but Grace goes up and over and schoolgirls, TWO!

Grace kicks and whips Stevie but Stevie reverses to THESZ PRESS! Stevie rains down forearms, but Grace shoves her away. Stevie BOOTS Grace, stomps her to ropes, then runs to BOOT WASH Grace down! Stevie fires up, covers, TWO! Stevie clamps on with a chinlock, and digs her knee into Grace’s back. Grace endures, fights up, and throws body shots. Stevie kicks low, runs, and knee lifts Grace down! Cover, TWO! Stevie grows frustrated but she clamps back on with the chinlock. Grace endures as the knee digs into her back again. Stevie pulls hair but the ref reprimands. Grace fights up, and JAWBREAKERS!

Stevie throws hands but Grace counter punches! Grace fires off forearms in the corner, then reels Stevie in for a short arm LARIAT! Grace throws more clotheslines, runs in and blocks boots to put Stevie in the ropes! Grace CHOPS Stevie on the back, runs and 619’s Stevie down! Grace steps in, TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Grace can’t believe it but Stevie survives! Grace drags Stevie up, fisherman but Stevie fights out. Stevie wrenches and ROCKS Grace, whips her, but Grace ducks and dodges, only for Stevie to BOOT her down! Stevie gets Grace up, SIDE EFFECT! Cover, Stevie wins!

Winner: Stevie Turner, by pinfall

And Stevie’s back on a winning track! She throws her gloves off and onto Grace, is she taking the proverbial gloves off to start fighting harder?

Sid Scala speaks.

The Assistant General Manager says next week, he’ll be inviting Meiko Satomura to the ring to present her with a gift, thanking her for all the hard work she has put in, both here in the UK and in her home of Japan. What will the gift be? And will anyone look to crash the celebration of the Final Boss?

NXT UK hears from Moustache Mountain, and their next challengers.

Trent Seven says, “The juice was worth the squeeze.” Tyler Bate says it was a long and winding road, but they finally got the NXT UK Tag Team Championships. They are champions, the number one tag team in the world today! Ashton & Oliver, you guys are very good. Ashton Smith says, “Tag team championships, baby! Now’s the time. It’s Smith & Carter’s time.” Carter adds they’re going to win because they are the hottest tag team under the sun! The freshest flavor of the brand! Moustache Mountain talks like they’re never going to lose those titles, but that talk means they’re scared. If one of them flinches, they both know they’re losing.

It’s in everything Trent Seven is saying. He’s not thinking about winning, just not losing. It happened in their last match against them, one move too far. But Seven says he isn’t afraid of losing, he’s just addicted to winning at all costs! When they hold those titles, it is a fuel more potent than anything they’ve ever had before. They are putting these belts back up on the peak of Moustache Mountain. But Carter vows that they WILL be the NEW NXT UK Tag Team Champions. Smith says Moustache Mountain won before, but they have never faced Smith & Carter when they’re this close to a dream. The titles are that important to them, and they’ll be damned spending another year under anyone else! Just what will it take for one of these teams to walk away with the gold?

Wolfgang VS Jordan Devlin!

No more talking, no more laughing, no more playing around. While Gallus took over Supernova Sessions, and took Devlin’s sunglasses, it was Devlin who raised the ante with a chair shot to the back. Will Devlin wish he’d just folded and let it go? Or will he prove that not even the Last King of Scotland can trump the Irish Ace?

The bell rings and the two circle. Devlin shows off by doing jumping jacks as he goes, but he ends up a bit cornered. Devlin and Wolfgang knuckle lock, but Devlin shoots in and throws a body shot. Devlin slips away but Wolfgang just stretches. The two tie up again, Wolfgang puts Devlin in a corner, but Devlin slips away again. Devlin fixes his hair, Wolfgang wipes down the ropes, and they tie up again. Wolfgang wrenches the arm, grinds Devlin’s shoulder, and clamps on a chinbar. Devlin fights up, Wolfgang RAMS him down with a shoulder! Wolfgang then gets Devlin up, knuckle lock STRAIGHT ARM SUPLEX!

Wolfgang keeps on the arm, digging a knee in the shoulder. Wolfgang wrenches the wrist, Devlin endures and even throws kicks from below. Wolfgang drops a knee on the arm, then stands Devlin up to RAM him down again. Wolfgang drags Devlin up to RAM shoulders again, then wrench through. Devlin ROCKS Wolfgang with a right then headlocks! Wolfgang powers out, and he RAMS Devlin with a shoulder again! Devlin scowls as he gets up, ties up with Wolfgang and gets the headlock. Wolfgang powers out, RAMS Devlin with that shoulder yet again, but Devlin kicks back. Devlin runs, rams Wolfgang, but Wolfgang rebounds to run Devlin over!

Devlin bails out, takes his time to catch his breath, but Wolfgang storms over. Devlin trips Wolfgang and drags him out to RAM him into the apron! Devlin throws hands, the ring count restarts, but Wolfgang ROCKS Devlin! Devlin hurries into the ring but Wolfgang drags him back out! Wolfgang throws EuroUppers and Devlin flops against the barriers. Wolfgang scoops Devlin, and gives him SNAKE EYES off the barriers! Wolfgang puts Devlin in at 6 of 10, but Devlin slips out as Wolfgang gets in. Devlin slingshots but the cutter is blocked! Wolfgang turns Devlin around for a stalling suplex and SLAM! Cover, TWO!

Wolfgang clamps onto Devlin’s arm, pulls on it, but Devlin endures. Wolfgang drags Devlin up, whips him to the corner hard, but Devlin tumbles up and out. Wolfgang rushes over but Devlin dumps him out! Wolfgang tumbles and even hits barriers! Devlin drags himself up, to QUEBRADA, but Wolfgang catches him! Wolfgang aims at the corner, but Devlin slips off to POST Wolfgang instead! Both men are down and the ref checks. Wolfgang is somehow okay, Devlin puts him in at 8 of 10! Devlin stalks Wolfgang now, rains down rights, then drags Wolfgang up to CLUB away on the arm! Devlin grinds the arm, FUJIWARA ARMBAR!

Wolfgang flails and claws around, but Devlin lets off to drop an elbow to the lower back! Wolfgang kicks from the mat but Devlin drops knees on Wolfgang. Devlin looms over Wolfgang, grabs the bad arm, and Devlin WRINGS the arm into the mat! Devlin stands on Wolfgang’s hair as he pulls the arms! The ref counts, Devlin lets off at 4! Devlin drags Wolfgang back up, but Wolfgang throws body shots. Wolfgang swings, but into a clinch. Wolfgang elbows free, Devlin staggers, and Wolfgang manages to trophy lift! Wolfgang drops Devlin, but the bad arm holds him back. Wolfgang sees Devlin in the drop zone, goes up the corner, MOONSAULT but only knees!

Devlin and Wolfgang are both down, Wolfgang’s weight doing as much damage to Devlin’s legs as Devlin’s knees did to Wolfgang’s gut. They both get up, Devlin bobs ‘n’ weaves, ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Wolfgang kicks, clasps hands, but Devlin stomps away! ARMBAR!! Wolfgang scrambles, ROPEBREAK! Devlin lets off in frustration and Wolfgang bails out. Devlin goes to the apron, PENALTY KICK to the bad arm! Then another PENALTY KICK to the chest! Wolfgang is down but Devlin goes to fetch him. Wolfgang drags himself up at the barriers, but Devlin fish hooks his face! Devlin puts Wolfgang back in at 5 of 10.

Devlin aims, slingshots, CORKSCREW SPLASH! Devlin soaks up the heat from the BT Sports Studio audience, then clamps onto the arm! Devlin SNAPS the hammerlock and Wolfgang writhes. Devlin takes time to catch his breath before he KICKS, and KICKS and KICKS at Wolfgang. Wolfgang gets up and Devlin SLAPS him! Devlin kicks but Wolfgang blocks this one! Devlin throws more slaps but Wolfgang CATAPULTS Devlin out of the ring! Devlin is shocked as well as dazed while floundering on the outside! Devlin gets up and in at 5 of 10, but Wolfgang DECKS him with big forearms! Wolfgang fires body shots, then whips corner to corner.

Devlin rebounds, into a BACK DROP! Wolfgang seethes but Devlin wants a timeout! There’s no timeouts in wrestling! CORNER SPLASH! Wolfgang shoves Devlin out as he goes up, FLYING AX HANDLE! Wolfgang runs, SLIDING SENTON! Cover, TWO! Wolfgang grows frustrated, but he goes to the corner. Devlin goes to the other, Wolfgang runs in, but Devlin jumps! The spear hits buckles! Wolfgang’s bad arm is feeling even worse, and Devlin HEADBUTTS! Both men fall, but Devlin drags himself up on the apron. Devlin slingshots, for the CUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Wolfgang survives but Devlin’s too tired to be frustrated!

Devlin drags himself up in the corner, Wolfgang pushes himself up on one good arm. Devlin throws forearms but Wolfgang glares defiantly. Wolfgang throws body shots, Devlin throws haymakers, repeat. Wolfgang gets up, Devlin bobs ‘n’ weaves, strike fest! Devlin ROCKS Wolfgang, but Wolfgang powers out of the headlock. Wolfgang dodges, runs, and SPEARS!! But the bad arm keeps him from making the cover! Both men are down, stirring, and Wolfgang grits his teeth. Wolfgang crawls back to a corner and drags himself up. Wolfgang goes up top, but Devlin jumps up after him! SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!!!

Devlin doesn’t waste time being shocked, he goes right up top! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, Devlin wins!

Winner: Jordan Devlin, by pinfall

The Irish Ace takes down the Last King of Scotland, and his ego is only growing. Will Devlin prove he is worthy of another chance at gold?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode here, and quite a bit planned on NXT UK’s own road to WrestleMania week. For one, someone is definitely crashing the celebration of Meiko Satomura to challenge her to a title match for what I’m thinking will be NXT UK Prelude 2022. And with Nathan Frazer calling out Ilja Dragunov, we’re definitely getting that title match for Prelude, too. Xia continues to do very well in this spoiled brat role, and she’s going to have a match with Amale to revisit their previous encounter, now that they’ve swapped Face and Heel dynamics. Maybe Xia cheats to win, maybe she throws another fit when she loses, but there has to be something that makes this a big step in both their stories.

The Bomber challenges was a great bit from Mastiff & Starz, and I’m thinking Starz will prove his guts by taking on big, mean guys in the ring. Chances are, it’ll be against Mastiff, and even if Starz loses, he’ll have proven himself worthy. Die Familie had a good vignette promo, but it doesn’t really change much. They’ll probably start winning in tag matches to be next in line for whoever are NXT UK Tag Team Champions. We got a very good promo video from Moustache Mountain and Smith & Carter, but again I say their match could go either way. Moustache Mountain can retain to take on Die Familie, or they lose and Seven has his meltdown over losing what he worked so hard to get.

Gradwell VS Williams was a very good opener, especially with Williams trying to make up a reason he can’t fight Gradwell. Gradwell wins but Williams gets one over on him. Their rematch is going to be something big, and the winner could even move on to a title. Millie VS Hayze and Stevie VS Grace were each good matches, but Millie and Stevie of course win. I’m sure they’re taking a slow burn towards Millie working up the nerve to challenge Meiko, Isla Dawn is probably still next for Meiko. And then we got a great main event out of Wolfgang VS Devlin. I am actually a bit surprised it was a clean finish, but I suppose Dar & Sha don’t need to help Devlin. Devlin gets a great win to stay strong, but I still hope we get a Six Man, Devlin, Dar & Sha VS Gallus.

My Score: 8.4/10

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Steven Mitchell

420 Honor Club!

Can’t go wrong with ROH on a Friday afternoon! But will Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs still be World Six Man Tag Champions after facing #MXMTV?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Bandido & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS The Infantry w/ Shane Taylor Promotions; Bandido & Komander win.
ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection; Dustin & The Von Erichs win and retain the titles.
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PLAY BY PLAY

Bandido & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS The Infantry w/ Shane Taylor Promotions!

The Most Wanted is once again ROH World Champion, but the Commander of the Skies just lost his ROH World Television Championship. Meanwhile, Captain Shawn Dean & “Bad News & Tattoos” Carlie Bravo want to take over the ROH Tag Division. Will someone be getting Two 2 Da Head? Or will the luchadores be dealing out a Blackjack 21?

The fans rally for Bandido already, which annoys The Infantry. The Code of Honor is not upheld as The Infantry strike first! The bell rings, the ref reprimands and the fans boo as Dean fires forearms with Komander while Bravo has Bandido. Dean kicks Komander, then Bravo SUPERKICKS Komander! Bandido BOOTS Dean, then he brawls with Bravo! They go back and forth, Bandido ROCKS, KNEES, and headlocks. Dean tags in as Bravo powers out, and then Bravo drops down for Dean to take a swing. Bandido blocks that to DECK Dean, but Bravo CHOP BLOCKS Bandido! Bravo shoves Bandido out for Dean to whip hard into railing!

The fans boo but Bravo says, “That’s how we get down! S T P!” Dean drags Bandido up and into the ring, then stays between him and Komander. The fans rally, but Dean RAMS Bandido into the corner! The Infantry mugs Bandido, the ref counts, and The Infantry lets off. Tag to Bravo and he CHOPS Bandido! Bravo puts a leg in the ropes, stomps it, then CHOPS! Bravo stomps Bandido again, then backs off as the ref reprimands. Bravo brings Bandido out, but Bandido fights the suplex! Bravo hooks a leg to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Bravo drags Bandido from Komander with a HEEL HOOK!

Tag to Dean, Dean stomps Bandido, and Bravo says #TAIGASTYLE taught him that. Lee Moriarty gives a thumbs up, and Dean stomps Bandido. Dean puts Bandido’s leg on the ropes, then HIP DROPS it! The fans rally for Bandido but Dean stomps him down. Cover, TWO! Bandido stays in this but Dean drags him around by the leg. Dean drops an elbow on the knee! Then he drops an elbow on the other knee! Then back to the right knee! Then the left knee! The fans boo but Dean drags Bandido to the corner. Dean runs to ELBOW Bandido, then he tags Bravo. Dean scoops Bandido, Bravo goes up, ELBOW DROP BACKBREAKER!

Bravo swaggers while the fans boo, but then he goes back to cover Bandido. TWO, and the fans rally up. Bravo drags Bandido up to HEADBUTT, then he tags Dean. Dean sends Bravo in, but Bandido TOSSES Bravo out! Dean runs up, Bandido BOOTS him! Dean comes back, Bandido dodges and hobbles, hot tag to Komander! Komander springboards and salutes for the CROSSBODY! Bravo rushes back in, he has Komander, but Komander BOOTS Dean to go up and over Bravo! Komander shoves Bravo into Dean, then knuckle locks Bravo to CHOP! Komander goes up, jumps around, and FLYING RANAS Bravo away!

The fans fire up as Komander dodges Dean, ROCKS Bravo, then mule kicks Dean! Komander sends Dean into Bravo, then springboards to DROPKICK Bravo into giving Dean the DDT! Cover, but Bravo breaks it! Bandido runs up, Bravo wrenches and ROLLING ELBOWS! Bravo is fired up, but Komander SUPERKICKS him! Komander fires off on Dean with forearms and puts him in the corner. Bravo sneaks a tag while Komander climbs up. Komander rains down five punches, then whips Dean corner to corner. Dean reverses, Bravo runs up, CARLIE CROSSOVER! Then feed to Dean’s FLYING LARIAT!

The Infantry then hoist Komander up, wrench and URENAGE DOUBLE BACKBREAKER!! Bravo covers, but Bandido breaks it! The fans fire up as Dean whips but Bandido TOSSES him! Bravo runs up, Bandido SUPERKICKS him! The fans fire up as Bandido rises, but then Bravo distracts the ref. Shane Taylor gets on the apron, talks trash on Bandido, then ROCKS Bandido! Komander storms up, Shane grabs him, but Bandido comes back! Komander gives Bandido the boost to SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB Shane onto Moriarty & Dean! The fans are all fired up as Komander then BOOTS Bravo, ENZIGIRIS, and calls to Bandido!

Komander tags Bandido, then he ROCKS Bravo! Komander goes corner to corner to go up, up, and ESCALARA MOONSAULT onto STP! Bandido scoops Bravo for the X KNEE!! Bravo is on the ropes. Bandido runs, BLACKJACK 21 PLEX!! Bridging cover, Bandido y Komander win!

Winners: Bandido & Komander, by pinfall

A big victory for Bandido y Komander! With Sueprcard of Honor just a few weeks away, who will step up to take on The Most Wanted for his most wanted ROH World Championship?

ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection!

The Natural may have been literally robbed of his belt, but he is still a champion alongside Marshall & Ross Von Erich. The Von Erichs are back to help Dustin take back that belt, will the Sons of Texas ride off into the sunset tonight? Or will they find they’re NOT #TVReady?

Speaking of not ready, Johnny, Mansoor & Mason Madden attack the Sons of Texas at the ramp! The fans boo the blindside attack, but Mansoor CLUBS Ross, Johnny CLUBS Marshall, and Mason stomps Dustin. Johnny kicks Marshall, Mason whips Dustin into the railing, and Mansoor RAMS Ross into the steel steps! The fans boo more, Mansoor tells them to shut up, but Marshall fights back! Marshall fires forearms, but Johnny CLAWS Marshall’s eyes! Mason sends Dustin into more railing, then LEG LARIATS Dustin down! Mansoor fires more shots on Ross, then he puts Ross in the ring for Johnny.

The ref checks on Ross, but Ross says he wants the match! The bell rings, and Johnny BOOTS, KICKS, ROCKS, and fires more shots on Ross! Taya Valkyrie shows off the remodeled ROH World Six Man belt while Johnny gives Ross some ground ‘n’ pound. The fans boo but Johnny drags Ross up. But Ross jumps to RANA! And then he arm-drags! And arm-drags again! And DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Ross brings Johnny up, tags Marshall, and then whips so Marshall can DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Johnny rolls to his feet, mule kicks Marshall, then hot tags Mansoor! But Marshall dodges to BLAST Mason!

Marshall ROCKS Mansoor with counter punch after punch, but Mansoor puts him in a corner for body shots and stomps! The ref counts, Mansoor digs his boot in, but then Mansoor stops at 4. Mansoor argues with the ref while sneaking kicks. Mansoor whips corner to corner, but Marshall comes back to LARIAT! Marshall fires more hands, then he UPPERCUTS! Marshall ROCKS Mansoor, wrenches and whips corner to corner, but Mansoor comes back! Marshall runs through the lariat to then LARIAT Mansoor! The fans fire up and Marshall calls his shot! CANNONBALL for Mansoor! Cover, TWO!

Marshall drags Mansoor up, headlocks, and Ross tags in. They mug Mansoor and the fans cheer that CHOP! Ross headlocks and grinds, but Mansoor hooks Ross’ nose! Mansoor headlocks now, but Ross powers up and out. Mansoor jumps the dropdown, Mason tags in, and Mason BLASTS Dustin off the apron to then LEG LARIAT SPINEBUSTER COMBO! The fans boo, Marshall protests, but MXM mugs Ross! Johnny joins in and they all stomp away! The fans rally for Dustin while Mason TOSSES Ross out. MXM distracts the ref so Taya can stomp away on Ross with those bright green boots!

The ref has to hold Marshall back, and Mason goes out to fetch Ross. Mason puts Ross in the ring, throat chops him, then fires body shots as he says he’s H O T T, O~ G~ O~! Tag to Mansoor, Johnny lets Chappell Roan know they’re big fans, and Mansoor BLASTS Marshall off the apron! Mason scoops Ross, Mansoor runs up, CATWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Ross survives and Mansoor snarls. Mansoor clamps on with a chinbar and armlock! Ross pries at the grip, reaches out for the ropes, and Marshall coaches him. Ross fights up, Mansoor holds him back, but then Mansoor THROWS Ross down by his hair!

The fans boo, but Mansoor drags Ross back to tag Johnny. Johnny stomps Ross, then drags him up, only for Ross to fire body shots! Johnny gets up and under Ross, Alabama ROLLING SLAM! Cover, TWO! Johnny stands over Ross and pulls on the arms while he tags in Mason. Mansoor runs around the outside to blindside Dustin! The fans boo and Marshall protests, but there’s nothing to be done as Mason drops an ELBOW on Ross! And another ELBOW! And then a JUMP ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Mason is annoyed, Dustin is down, and Mansoor tags in. Mansoor tells Marshall that he saw the Iron Claw movie, and it SUCKED!!

The fans boo but MXM hoist Ross up! Mason runs, but Marshall DUMPS him out! Ross CLUBS away on Mansoor, reaches for Marshall, but Mansoor holds onto a hand! Ross fires a forearm, the fans rally up, but Mansoor still holds on! Mansoor ducks the shot, back suplexes, but Ross lands out! DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! The fans fire up as Ross and Mansoor crawl! But Mason is creeping up! Mason YANKS Marshall down, then THROWS him into the steel steps! And he CLUBS Dustin for good measure! Mansoor rolls up Ross, TWO! Ross feints high to BACKDROP Mansoor! Dustin rises up!

The fans are thunderous as Mansoor and Ross crawl, hot tags to Johnny and Dustin! The Natural rallies on the Guru of Greatness, then whips, but Johnny reverses! “Not Today!” UPPERCUT! SNAP POWERSLAM! Mansoor is in, but Dustin kicks and “Not Today!” UPPERCUT! SNAP POWERSLAM! Mason is in, but again, “Not Today!” But Mason grabs Dustin first! CHOKE- NO, Dustin slips free, and feeds Mason to a DOUBLE DROPKICK from the Von Erichs! Johnny CLUBS Dustin, whips, but Dustin hits a BULLDOG! Cover, Mansoor breaks it! The fans boo but Mansoor CLUBS Dustin. Mansoor whips, Dustin reverses, but Mansoor avoids the powerslam!

Mansoor DDTS Dustin, but Ross RANAS Mansoor! Johnny SUPERKICKS Ross! Marshall DISCUS LARIATS Johnny! Mason LEG LARIATS Marshall! Dustin storms up, Mason HEADBUTTS him! Mason runs, but Dustin dodges! Mason’s leg is in the ropes, and he begs Dustin not to. Dustin pokes Mason in the eyes! And then he puts Mason’s other leg in the ropes! Dustin takes a deep breath, but Johnny runs up! Dustin gets around and lifts Johnny, to stick him right in there with Mason! Taya protests, but that lets Dustin hit DOUBLE SHATTERED DREAMS!! Mansoor runs up, Dustin dodges, DESTROYER!!

Ross is in, and he gives Mansoor an IRON CLAW!! Marshall has Mason, and SLAM DUNKS him into Johnny’s TV! Johnny sits upright, right into Mansoor’s runway! Ross keeps Mansoor in a corner, and Dustin brings Johnny up! Dustin puts one out, then hits the FINAL RECKONING!! Cover, Sons of Texas win!!

Winners: Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs, by pinfall (still ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions)

Taya is beside herself! Dustin gets his belt back as the Von Erichs keep theirs! Will no one ever truly stop The Last of His Kind from running the ROH Tag Division?

[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]

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Andrew’s TNA iMAPCT! & Unbreakable Results & Match Ratings: 4.17.2025

iMPACT is the Pre-Show, Unbreakable is a TNA+ Special! See what happened!

Published

18 hours ago

April 18, 2025

Andrew Balaz

iMPACT! is getting the old Heat treatment as a TV episode pre-show. While nothing about the iMPACT episode seems overly intriguing, they all actually have narrative weight, and since the last two weeks have been devoid of weight and general cohesion…this might be a surprisingly good episode which would serve as a better pre-show than expected.

I’m still mad that it’s a damn Thursday and they want to have 4-5 hours of show because WrestleMania reasons. Even WWE realized doing long shows before workdays was stupid, so NJPW giving them the idea to break Mania into two nights is a boon for everyone over thirty.

Also the main reason I’m doing a joint article. Since Unbreakable starts immediately after iMPACT, I’m not gonna put up back to back articles. One stop shoppin it!

Will @AJFrancis410 be crowned the FIR$T TNA International Champion TONIGHT at #TNAUnbreakable?!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/rT1TusIxJd pic.twitter.com/rxiBn6PxPw

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025

iMPACT! – Ratings:

Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz: Laredo wins via Laredo Fly – ** 1/4
Jazmyn Nyxx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee: Xia wins via Small Package – **
KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner: KC wins via Loaded Fist – **
Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley: Hot Topic Hotties win via Cemetery Drive – ** 1/4
Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat: Dani wins via Luna Landing – ** 1/4
Leon Slater vs Brian Myers: Myers wins via Roster Cut – ** 1/2

Unbreakable – Quick Ratings:

Zachary Wentz vs Eric Young vs AJ Francis: Young wins via Piledriver – *** 1/4
Ace Austin vs Steve Maclin vs Eddie Edwards w/Alisha: Steve Maclin wins via KIA – *** 1/2
X Division Championship: Moose(c) w/Alisha vs Akeem: Moose wins via Lights Out – Long Squash
Mustafa Ali & Nemeths vs Hardys & Mike Santana: Jeff Hardy wins via Swanton Bomb – ***
Kaz & Tessa vs Joe Hendry & Masha: Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ** 3/4
Barb Wire Massacre: Sami Callihan vs Mance Warner w/Steph De Lander: Callihan wins via Cactus Driver ’97 – ** 1/2
Inaugural International Championship: AJ Francis vs Steve Maclin vs Eric You: Maclin wins via K.I.A. – *** – TITLE CHANGE!!!

Results:

Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz

Laredo starts quick with a Straight Right, Tijeras, a few quick strikes, kicks Hotch out of the ring, wants a Plancha, but Tasha gets in the way to stop Laredo’s offense which gives Hotch an opening. Quick trip, a few chops and a hard Irish Whip has Laredo trying to catch his breath. Hotch tries to go for another Strong Irish Whip but Laredo reverses, two kicks, Flying Neckbreaker into a Missile Dropkick sending Hotch to the outside. Laredo finally pulls off his Suicida, and he’s rolling. Corner Forearm, Uno Mass Corkscrew Moonsaults, but Hotch manages to get away after two. A Snap Jab staggers Laredo, Ali style Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker and Hotch tries to take things to the top. But Laredo counters and Avalanche Michinoku Driver…only for two.

Laredo tries to keep things going, Back Handspring Crossbody, but Hotch catches him, big Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker for two. Hotch looks to the corner and then gets scared because he thinks Santana might strike, Hotch and Tasha argue, Laredo recovers and runs up the corner and hits the Laredo Fly for the win.

If @CodyDeaner can take down @KCwrestles tonight on #TNAiMPACT he punches his ticket Ultimate X at #TNARebellion! @milanmiracle

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/rT1TusIxJd pic.twitter.com/T5zqKHVr24

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025

Jazmyn Nyx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee

Jazmyn and Xia go for a chain wrestling or World of Sport kind of start. Xia even gets out of the Head Scissors with the classic Hand Stand and pop. After a little taunting, Jazmyn tries to charge but Xia loops around for a flash Cradle, Nyx kicks out quick and retreats to her Fatal Influence friends for a breather. Xia catches her with a Dropkick, a few strikes and starts putting things together until Jazmyn catches her in the corner and Snake Eyes Xia the hard way and then starts leaning her into the ropes, a few Leg Sweeps, PK kicks and Jazmyn is in control. Fisherman’s Suplex Hold from Jazmyn but Xia kicks at two. She tries to fight back up but Jazmyn is using her positioning to keep control. Bulldog into the middle buckle, puts Xia between the ropes and lays in a Round Kick to her chest and Xia has been eating offense for the last few minutes. The crowd tries to rally the little British Angel, but Jazmyn lays in some forearms, hits the ropes, Xia ducks and they hit stereo High Kicks to double down for a few moments.

Xia starts to rally, gets a few shots in, Tijeras, Xia tries Angel Wings but Jazmyn moves. Jazmyn tries to stay on her, but a Jawbreaker gives Xia time to go to the corner, Xia hits the Crossbody, Angel Wings, and looks for a DDT or something but Fatal Influence get involved distracting everyone. Lei has Fallon hanled, but Jacy is mouthing off causing Rosemary to come down and make a Mist save. Jazmyn tries to be opportunistic, but Xia blocks her move and hits the Small Package for the win.

Overbooked and timing was a bit shoddy in some spots, but not offensive. Not bad, but not good either.

KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner

This is for a spot in the Ultimate X match. Here’s to hoping the Blessed One beats the hell out of the loser who’s about as over as Herpes. Meaning he never goes away, and he’s unlikable. Anyone that says “Funny Underdogs are needed on shows”, isn’t that like 60% of the roster? No one is funny if everyone tries to be funny. KC however, he’s fucking hilarious and amazing.

KC tries to pay off Deaner and get him to forfeit, Deaner of course does the underdog thing of fighting back, dumb looking punches, goofball corner spot that he lengthens to the put of looking dumb and not funny. Oh thank God KC hits the Spiderman in the ropes, ducks Deaner and 305 gets hit for a near fall. Now KC is rolling, nice quick offense, Snapmare, Front Roll Neck Snap, Stomp into Split into cover for only two. Deaner goes for the comeback, and a few Lariats, Bulldog, and everything looks soo stupid. Deaner puts KC in the Airplane spin, gets dizzy and then goes again, TKO for two.

Navarro tries to powder, Deaner goes after him but the ref gets Deaner off of him since KC was in the ropes, KC wraps his necklace around his knuckles and a quick Jab to the face as Deaner tries to suplex him, 1-2-3, Blessed WIN.

If Deaner was the only doofus guy he’d be fine, but when we have Santino, Arianna, Laredo, KC, Great Hands, Brian Myers, Dango, Alisha, Hendry (while not a doofus isn’t close to serious), Kaz, Elegance Brand (all 3 of them), Ryan Nemeth and those are just off the top of my head. Everyone can’t be silly or no one is silly and nothing matters.

Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley

I’m gonna keep any Gigi drooling to a minimum since I respect my boy Wentz, but I will say, you gotta love Hot Topic Hotties. Yes I like walking red flags, I’m self aware, and okay with it.

Maggie and Gigi start, a few quick counters, Gigi manages the Double Hook Cradle for two, then Hot Topic Hotties go tandem with a Dropkick and a Twisting Elbow for another two. Tatum is officially legal, Maggie looks for the tag but Heather wants to push Maggie more. Which is exactly how ASH treated her. Tatum turns it around, Gigi tags in, Poetry Bronco, and then Kawada Kicks from Gigi. Concierge distracts, Maggie grabs her, Heather takes the cheap shot, Suplex from Maggie for two. Heather and Maggie get some offense in together, and Heather is working Gigi over in the heel corner. Unicorn Stampede essentially. Heather goes for a pinfall and its only 2. Heather is getting frustrated, Gigi with an Upkick headscissors, Heather tries to stop the tag out, but eats the Mule Kick.

Tatum starts beating on Heather, rams Heather into Maggie, Cartwheel Peach Sunrise, tags in Gigi, Double Headbutts and Cemetery Drive from the Hot Topic Hotties and everyone wins. Jesus…will never leave this chat, he started it.

Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat

Things start a little slow, Collar & Elbow tie up that they won’t relent for a while, Jakara tries to turn it into a Headlock Takeover, but Dani is too strong. Dani gets a few shots in, hops the rope for something but Lash makes her present felt and trips Dani while Jakara distracts the referee. The referee didn’t see anything but ejects Lash anyway. Lash won’t go, tries to intimidate the ref and say no. Jakara keeps things moving against Dani while Lash takes her sweet time slowly walking away. Jakara tries a Roll-Up but Dani too thicc to keep down. Dani fights back up, scoops Jakara and drops her unceremoniously.

Jakara starts laying in a bunch of Falling Knees and gets a quick two, before locking in a Cravat that Dani tries to fight out of. Dani counters out of it, ducks the Line, and they crash into each other with Forearms. The Double Fall Down spot is a little played out and this is only the pre-show really.

Dani levels Jakara with a few Lariats, looks for the Luna Landing, Jakara slips it so Dani comes off the ropes with a Busaiku Knee. Luna wants a Blue Thunder but Jakara gets away until Luna grabs her again for the Rebound Blue Thunder Bomb and a near fall. Luna charges the corner, misses, Jakara hits the Tornado DDT, but only two. Jakara tries to ram Dani’s head into the buckles, but Luna blocks, fires and takes Jakara’s head off, Luna Landing gets his and Dani wins!

Elijah has a promo segment and they have a really Sesame Street style “Walk this Way” words on the screen thing. When they did the bouncing ball lyrics with Ron Killings, it was at least cool. This comes off as corny and low budget public broadcasting crap just for Elijah to announce an open challenge at Rebellion or something. Admittedly I zoned out cause I figured it would be nothing of note.

Leon Slater vs Brian Myers

Myers and Slater start in a shoving match jawing at each other, and then Leon lays in a Shoulder Tackle off the ropes, some jumping crap and Myers is getting bounced from corner to corner like a dork. Leon tries to continue the Around the World but a punch, Thrust Kick and Irish Whip across the ring gives him some confidence, but he eats the Feint Mule Kick, Back Handspring Back Elbow…and again System matches are “look stupid and get beat up for 70% of the match until a shortcut can be taken”. Speaking of short cuts, Leon goes for his Corner Leap, Myers guards from it, Leon repositions but gets tripped and eats a Spear. Then…we go to commercial.

Coming out of the commercials Myers is still in control. Leon slips out of a suplex and then connects with a flurry of offense, Myers eats more kicks than I can count, powders, Leon does his corner post leap, comes in and looks to win but an Implant DDT, dick kick and Roster Cut gives Myers the win.

Overall iMPACT! Rating: 5/10

Nothing special but at least it made some sense and was a better than the last few episodes. Low bar comparatively. Now immediately onto Unbreakable! So because this is a long night, I figured I’d do a Watch A Long with Mat Sarpraicone over on Dirt Sheet Radio because I have zero faith in Unbreakable being worth the 2-3 hours it will take to watch it.

So you’ll get quick results with ratings and an overall thoughts at the end of Unbreakable from me, because it’s late and I needed something to keep me awake.

Overall Unbreakable Rating: 4.5/10

The iMPACT! episode was easier to watch and digest, three Triple Threats is too many and the Main Event being a slow paced triple threat after a Barb Wire match and a bunch of faster matches really doesn’t resonate well with fans. Even though I didn’t love the Sami vs Mance match, ending on carnage and the “babyface” winning would’ve been a much better way to send the crowd home happy and we wouldn’t have needed so much time fill during the last hour of the show.

Maclin being the inaugural International Champion is cool, setting up the first defense against Eric Young is good for their story, so most of the marks were hit. It just was too damn slow and had no business being a main event. Champions vs Challengers was okay, but it only really picked up when Masha and Tessa were mixing it up. I liked Moose having the extended squash match for shits and giggles, but two Triples back to back to open the show is an easy way to burn out a crowd. Sure the Moose match was an extended piss break to recharge the crowd, but the card was just laid out awkwardly and things felt like far more of a chore than they should have.

All in all this was a very lame event. Yes I get it was purely stop gap to take advantage of WrestleMania weekend, but with Rebellion next week, we all knew it wasn’t gonna shake things up too much. But hot damn was I about to fall asleep if I wasn’t doing the watch-a-long to not pass out.