Coverage
Mitchell’s NJPW New Japan Cup Results & Report! (3/14/22)
Let the third round begin!

Will the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion stay in the New Japan Cup?
Kazuchika Okada is back in action as the New Japan Cup starts the Sweet Sixteen! Will he keep his promise to make it rain?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Tiger Mask, Ryusuke Taguchi & Tomoaki Honma VS Suzuki-Gun; Tiger Mask, Taguchi & Honma win.
- Six Man Tag: Guerrillas of Destiny VS Bullet Club; Bullet Club wins.
- Six Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Bullet Club: LIJ wins.
- Zack Sabre Jr. & DOUKI VS Aaron Henare & Great-O-Khan; Henare & Khan win.
- YOSHI-HASHI & YOH VS Will Ospreay & Jeff Cobb; Ospreay & Cobb win.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Master Wato VS Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI; Tanahashi & Wato win.
- 2022 New Japan Cup Third Round: Hirooki Goto VS CIMA; Cima wins and advances.
- 2022 New Japan Cup Third Round: Kazuchika Okada VS Taichi; Okada wins and advances.
PLAY BY PLAY
2022 New Japan Cup Third Round: Hirooki Goto VS CIMA!
The Fierce Warrior survived the House of Torture’s tricks, and the #GLEAT Cima survived the Heel Master targeting his legs. Who survives the other here to move into the quarterfinals?
The bell rings and fans cheer as the two circle. They approach, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Cima puts Goto on ropes but the ref counts the ropebreak. Cima lets off slowly, but he pats Goto on the shoulder and lets off clean. They circle again, tie up, and Goto gets a waistlock. Cima pries the hold open to wrench the arm, but Goto rolls, wrenches and WRINGS Cima. Cima gets up to trip Goto and has a toehold. Goto fights back with a chinlock, then gets the arm. Cima fights off the armbar, turns and slips out to tie up Goto’s legs. Cima chinbars Goto, but Goto moves around, so Cima goes back to the legs, then floats to a headlock.
Goto slips out to get a facelock and he then gets a double wristlock. Goto keeps on the arm but Cima rolls and gets to the ropebreak with a foot. Goto lets off and fans rally up as the two reset. They tie up with knuckle locks, Goto breaks one to wrench and wrangle with the other. Cima endures, moves around, gets to his feet, but Goto wrenches again. Goto headlocks, Cima powers Goto to ropes and throws body shots. The ref calls for the ropebreak but Goto turns things around on Cima, only for Cima to have the headlock now. Cima lets off and Goto backs off, to CHOP! Fans cheer as Goto eggs Cima on.
Cima kicks low, headlocks and then thrashes the hold, but Goto powers out to get the headlock back. Cima throws body shots, powers out, but Goto runs him over! Goto runs, Cima drops then dropkicks! Goto bails out and fans fire up as Cima hurries after. Goto kicks low then CLUBS Cima. Goto whips but Cima reverses and Goto crashes into railing! Cima stalks Goto around the way, CLUBS him, then puts him against the railing. Cima chokes Goto against the railing but the ref reprimands. Cima lets off, to hop up and stomp Goto on the head! Fans cheer and Cima HOTSHOTS Goto off the railing!
Fans rally and Cima goes around the railing to get Goto up on the apron. Cima CLUBS Goto on the neck and Goto falls to the floor. The ring count starts, Cima drags Goto up and in at 4 of 20. Cima stands on Goto, then runs to drop a leg, brother! Cover, TWO! Cima stands on Goto’s hair and pulls the arms! Then NECK TWIST! Goto writhes and fans rally up as Cima paces. Cima shows his dancing pecs, then he drags Goto to the ropes. Cima stomps Goto under the rope, then gets the legs! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Cima drags Goto up as fans rally, and Cima CLUBS Goto on the neck. Cima then brings Goto back up to snapmare.
Cima gets the legs, ties them up, then sits Goto up for a STUMP PULLER! Goto endures, Cima pulls back into a FIGURE FOUR CRADLE! TWO!! Goto escapes but Cima keeps his focus. Cima stomps Goto and fans rally up. Cima CLUBS Goto on the neck, but Goto CHOPS back! And CHOPS, and CHOPS! Cima fires off elbows! Cima runs, but into a LARIAT! Both men are down and fans fire up! Goto snarls and gets up, to then fire forearms on Cima. Goto KICKS Cima to a corner, whips him corner to corner, then runs in to MURAMASA! And BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up and Goto grits his teeth.
Goto drags Cima up, but Cima kicks low and runs! But Goto runs him over! Cima bails out, and Goto PLANCHAS!? Goto hits Cima down and fans fire up! The ring count starts, Goto stands at 6 of 20. Goto roars and fans fire up as he drags Cima up. Goto POSTS Cima, then puts him in at 15 of 20. Goto climbs up the corner as fans rally, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Cima survives and fans fire up more. Goto gets up, drags Cima up, but Cima fights the fireman’s carry. Cima elbows free, rolls to dodge, then hits a BACKSTABBER on Goto! But his leg is bothering him! The lingering damage done by Yoshinobu Kanemaru comes into play!
Goto is in a corner, Cima runs in, DOUBLE KNEES! Then DDT! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up while both men are down. Cima drags Goto up, reels him in, but Goto fights the suplex. Cima still gets Goto up but Goto slips off to waistlock! Cima elbows free, runs, but Goto follows! Cima ducks and runs but Goto follows again. Goto then goes past Cima, Cima follows him, but then Goto waits to fireman’s carry! USHIGOROSHI! Both men are down and fans fire up again! Fans rally as Cima and Goto roll and crawl to opposite corners. Goto runs corner to corner, but Cima dodges! Cima runs back in, but is put right up top!
Goto CLUBS away on Cima, then drags him out for a SUPER NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Cima survives and fans fire up more! Goto drags Cima up, brings him around and puts him back up top. Goto CHOPS then climbs, but Cima fights back! Cima throws elbows, but Goto throws forearms and even headbutts! Goto then fireman’s carries Cima! Cima fights to get down, and then he goes to the apron. Cima ROCKS Goto, then slingshots in! Fans fire up as Goto resists, but Cima keeps pulling! POWERBOMB!! Cima sees Goto is down and fans fire up! Cima goes right back up, METEORA MISSES as Goto moves!
Goto aims as Cima crawls, BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Fans rally up while both men are down again. Goto drags himself up the ropes, powers up as Cima rises, BUZZSAW! Cima flounders into the fireman’s carry! G T W!! Cover, TWO!?! Cima survives and fans fire up again! Goto drags Cima up, dragon sleeper, G- NO! Cima backslides free, TWO!! Goto escapes but Cima runs in and gets around, SUPERKICK! Goto roars and stays up, he deflects the boot but fakes the discus to reel Cima in! But Cima fights the bomb to Alabama! SCHWEIN!! Cover, TWO!?!? Goto survives but Cima has him sit up! Cima then runs, to SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!!
Fans are thunderous as Goto sits up again. Cima hurries to the apron, he goes up the ropes, to SPRINGBOARD BLINDSIDE METEORA! And then he goes from the other side, FRONTSIDE SPRINGBOARD METEORA! Cover, Cima wins!!
Winner: Cima, by pinfall (advances to the quarterfinals)
Another #GLEAT victory for Cima in NJPW! He overcomes an IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champion to move on, will he keep this going in the next round?
2022 New Japan Cup Third Round: Kazuchika Okada VS Taichi w/ Miho Abe!
The Rainmaker promises to lead the way in NJPW for this 50th year, but now he runs into the Holy Emperor! Will Okada still make it rain in the Sweet Sixteen? Or will Taichi earn himself a world title shot even without the Cup?
The bell rings and fans rally up as the two stare down. Taichi and Okada slowly circle, then tie up. Okada puts Taichi on ropes and Red Shoes calls for the break, but Taichi turns things around. Taichi copies Okada’s fake chop to the shoulder pats. Taichi backs off and Okada circles with him again. They tie up, Okada puts Taichi back on ropes, and then Okada pats shoulders in return. Taichi CHOKES Okada! Taichi throws Okada down, runs, but Okada boots him first! Okada CLUBS Taichi to a corner, whips him corner to corner, then runs in, but Taichi dodges the back elbow. Okada dodges Taichi, then puts Taichi up top.
Taichi boots Okada away before the dropkick! Okada runs back in, into a ROUNDHOUSE! Fans fire up as Okada goes down! Fans rally up, Taichi kicks Okada out of the ring, then goes out to fetch him. Taichi CHOKES Okada, but Okada fights the choke slam! Okada grabs railing, Taichi throws a body shot, but Okada grabs railing again. So Taichi POSTS Okada instead! Red Shoes has the ring count start, and Taichi drags Okada up to put him in at 6 of 20. Cover, TWO! Taichi drags Okada up, snapmares, and KICKS him in the back! Fans cheer, Taichi paces around and covers, but Red Shoes sees the choke!
Taichi lets off, but he chokes Okada again. Red Shoes reprimands, but Taichi says that’s not a choke, THIS is a choke! He uses both hands! Red Shoes counts, Taichi lets off at 4. Taichi paces around Okada, gives him toying kicks, but Okada gets up and throws forearms! Okada runs, but Taichi kitchen sink knees him down! Taichi drags Okada up, and wraps Okada in a cobra twist! Okada endures and Taichi even pulls hair! Red Shoes reprimands, Taichi lets off the hair, but he slaps Okada. Taichi then thrashes Okada around! Okada still endures, so Taichi shoves him down. Fans applaud, even Miho, and Taichi kicks Okada around.
Okada sits up, Taichi gives him more toying kicks. Taichi kicks Okada in the face so Okada gets up and throws more forearms! Taichi CHOKES Okada again! Red Shoes reprimands so Taichi lets off, and then he whips Okada corner to corner. Okada reverses, then runs in, but into a BOOT! Taichi runs at Okada, into a FLAPJACK! Both men are down and fans fire up! Okada rises first and he glares at Taichi. Okada runs in to CLOBBER Taichi with forearms and elbows, then whips. Taichi reverses but Okada comes back to CLOBBER Taichi again! Okada then whips Taichi to a corner, runs in and back elbows! And DDT! Cover, TWO!
Okada keeps cool while fans rally up again. Okada drags Taichi up, wrenches the arm, and puts on the MONEY CLIP! Taichi powers Okada to a corner but Okada turns it around. Okada puts Taichi up top, to DROPKICK him down! Taichi tumbles to the floor and Miho checks on him. Fans rally, a ring count starts, but Okada goes out to fetch Taichi. Okada stands Taichi up, but Taichi RAMS Okada into railing! Taichi drags Okada up to whip, but Okada reverses to kick and DDT to the floor! Both men are down again and Red Shoes checks on them. They’re both okay to continue so the ring count starts again.
Okada stands at 7 of 20, then has Red Shoes stop at 13. Okada drags Taichi up to put him in, and fans cheer as this continues in the ring. Okada gets Taichi up, but Taichi fights the gut wrench! Fans rally and Taichi clubs Okada on the back. Taichi wrenches to HOOK KICK! Both men are down and fans fire up again. Miho rallies the fans as Taichi and Okada stir. Taichi stands first, and he KICKS Okada in the chest! Okada doubles over and Taichi taunts him while he stands on Okada’s head. Okada pushes the hand away, gets up, and Taichi KICKS him again! Okada eggs Taichi on, so Taichi KICKS again!
Okada staggers but he eggs Taichi on again. Taichi kicks but Okada blocks! Okada CLUBS the leg, so Taichi tries the other! Okada blocks again to CLUB the leg, then ROCKS Taichi with a forearm! Okada runs in but misses the back elbow! GAMANGIRI! Fans fire up as Okada goes down, and Taichi TAKES OFF THE PANTS! Taichi waits on Okada, and he BUZZSAWS! Cover, TWO! Okada survives but Taichi keeps cool. Fans rally up more as Taichi aims from the corner. Okada stands, but he dodges the superkick to ripcord! Taichi dodges but Okada blocks the kick! Okada scoops for SPINNING TOMBSTONE!
And then MONEY CLIP! Taichi reaches out and has the ROPEBREAK! Okada lets go in frustration but both men are down again. Fans rally up, as does Miho, and Okada drags Taichi back up. Okada scoops to SLAM Taichi, then he goes to a corner. Okada climbs up for a MACHO ELBOW! And of course, the Rainmaker Pose! Okada drags Taichi up, ripcords but Taichi dodges. Taichi runs but into Okada’s DROPKICK! Okada gets Taichi’s arm and MONEY CLIP!! Taichi endures as Okada squeezes tight! Fans rally, Taichi fights up to his feet, but Okada shifts to ripcord and spin, but into Taichi’s sumo clinch!
Okada fights off the throw to get MONEY CLIP on the other side! Taichi endures again and fans rally up. Taichi reaches out, Okada pulls him away from ropes! Okada clamps tighter on the hold but Miho coaches Taichi. Taichi CHOKES Okada and gets free of the Money Clip, to SUMO TOSS Okada! Fans fire up and Taichi runs in to AX BOMBER!! Fans rally and Miho bangs the mat as the two are down again. Taichi rises and waits on Okada. Taichi runs, but Okada boots the lariat and uppercuts! Taichi GAMANGIRIS again! Both men are back down, but Taichi is already sitting back up.
Fans rally as Taichi drags Okada up. Okada short arm lariats first! Taichi stays up, but Okada hits him again! Taichi drops to his knees but Okada stands him back up. But Taichi short arm AX BOMBERS! Okada stays up, fans fire up, and Taichi short arm AX BOMBERS again! Okada roars but Taichi AX BOMBERS him down!! Taichi drags Okada back up, another AX BOMBER! Taichi gets Okada up again, reels him in, DANGEROUS SAIDO!! Cover, TWO!! Okada survives but both men are down. Fans are thunderous and Taichi vows to end it! Taichi drags Okada up, reels him in, but Okada back drops and sits down, TWO!!
Taichi hurries up to sobat! Taichi runs, Okada DROP- CHOKE SLAM! Taichi turns dropkick into choke slam!! Taichi roars and fans fire up again! Taichi drags Okada up and reels him in, but TAICHI STYLE LAST RIDE!! Deep stack cover, TWO!!! Fans are thunderous again as Taichi and Okada stir. Taichi stands first and he takes aim from the corner. Taichi takes the sumo three point stance, and runs in, into a scoop! Taichi fights free, resets, but Okada gets around. Ripcord, but Taichi DECKS Okada with the elbow! Cover, TWO!! Both men are down again and Miho shouts to Taichi as the fans rally back up.
Taichi bangs the mat and fires himself up! Taichi drags Okada into Alabama lift, but Okada clubs the legs, so Taichi ALABAMA SLAMS Okada instead! Fans are thunderous as both men are down once again! Taichi storms over and drags Okada up. Taichi puts Okada on the top rope, climbs up, but Okada fires forearms. Taichi ROCKS Okada right back! And then Alabama lifts?! But Okada slips out to sunset flip, and then hits a SIT OUT LAST RIDE!! Fans are thunderous again as Okada sits back up. Okada roars, he drags Taichi up, and short arm LARIATS! Taichi falls but Okada shakes his head. This isn’t all!
Okada gets Taichi back up, short arm LARIAT! Okada roars and fans rally behind him. Okada gets Taichi up, ripcord, but Taichi dodges! Taichi trips Okada, tucks him in, but Okada slips out the back! DISCUS LARIAT! But Taichi’s right up! GAMANGIRI!! But Okada’s right up, too?!? DROPKICK!! Taichi’s back up?!? But he’s staggering, into the LANDSLIDE!! Okada drags Taichi back up, ripcords, RAINMAKER!!! Cover, Okada wins!!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (advances to the quarterfinals)
The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion stands tall! Will Taichi have to fall back to his win over KOPW 2022 holder, Toru Yano?
As for Okada, he gets the mic to tell Taichi that he knows the fans would love to see Taichi challenge for the world title. Taichi is tough, so Okada would be happy to take Taichi on again, over the world title. Fans cheer that idea, and then Okada thanks the fans for their “hot, hot, hot support!” “This kind of violent fight comes with the territory in the New Japan Cup. And this kind of performance comes with the territory with Kazuchika Okada! Maybe in 2020 and 2021, with COVID, there were times we couldn’t make it. But now that I’m chimpion-” Okada catches his flub. “But now that I’m champion, we’re going all over!” Fans cheer that, too.
Okada continues to say that the New Japan Cup is going to roll on, so please keep enjoying it. “And watch me win this as champion! Don’t turn your eyes from NJPW, the New Japan Cup, and Kazuchika Okada. And in this New Japan Cup, I’ll keep making it rain!” The champion is rolling, but could Cima be a #GLEAT X factor in the quarterfinals?
My Thoughts:
Another great event for NJPW as the third round starts. Suzuki-Gun loses in a match that was all people out of the tournament, and it was probably to give Sho the opening he took to attack Desperado again. I’m a bit surprised we got Guerrillas of Destiny VS Bullet Club so soon, but it makes sense that GoD would lose. They’re Faces now, they’re the underdogs, and Gedo did distract Jado. But LIJ gets the win over the other Bullet Club formation so that Hiromu has momentum over Evil and Takagi has momentum over Chase Owens. As I said yesterday, I’m seeing Hiromu losing to Evil but Takagi winning against Chase, so that Takagi can be the one to crush Evil.
We get wins for United Empire to build momentum for their guys, as Khan goes against ZSJ and Cobb goes against Yoshi-Hashi. Khan probably loses to ZSJ, but I’m thinking Cobb wins over Hashi. Naito & Bushi lose against Tanahashi & Wato given Naito VS Tanahashi is coming up. Tanahashi has the momentum but Naito probably wins. But either way, it’ll make a great match-up next round with the winner of Cobb VS Yoshi-Hashi. We got a great match out of Goto VS Cima, and honestly a great surprise win for Cima. At the same time, I should’ve figured they’d keep from giving us Chaos VS Chaos in Okada VS Goto.
And speaking of which, Okada VS Taichi was awesome stuff. Taichi always comes really close to winning matches with the big names, so he’s coming closer and closer to the top of the card. Okada says as much in his closing promo, and maybe Taichi is just one key moment away from reaching that next level. The rest of Okada’s promo is about the same, other than his momentary flub. He and Cima are going to have a great match, probably going to be Cima’s best match in NJPW, but I would think Okada goes over. Whoever comes out of the other part of this bracket, whether it’s Tanahashi, Naito or Cobb, that’s going to be an awesome semifinal with Okada, too.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Who will stand atop Evolve as THE champion?
Jackson Drake, Keanu Carver, Edris Enofe or Sean Legacy. After tonight, only one will be known as the INAUGURAL WWE Evolve Champion!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Jin Tala VS Carlee Bright; Jin wins.
- WWE Evolve Championship Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match: Sean Legacy VS Edris Enofe VS Keanu Carver VS Jackson Drake; Drake wins and is the inaugural WWE Evolve Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
Kali Armstrong is here!
The fans cheer the INAUGURAL WWE Evolve Women’s Champion as she goes to the ring, mic in her hand and belt on her shoulder. The fans chant, “You Deserve It!” and Kali says, “Oh yeeeeeah! I told y’all! The first-ever Evolve Women’s Champion, Kali Armstrong. Hey, I like the way that sounds. How ’bout y’all? You like the way that sounds?” The fans cheer, and Kali says she did what she said she was gonna do. She has been here for a year and a half, and this is what she’s on. They say it gets harder from here, but that’s fine. She ain’t ducking any of these chicks!
Kali is ready to go at it with each and every one of them, so that when she gets to NXT, they’ll know who the Difference Maker is. She is at the top of the Evolve Women’s Division, so she wants to know: Who is her first challenger? And out walks Zayda Steel. She tells Kali that seriously, she wants to be the first to congratulate the first-ever WWE Evolve Women’s Champion! Give it up for Kali, everybody! The fans do cheer, and Zayda says that Fatal 4 Way was a classic. But she realized something: They have a lot in common! They are both history makers! Kali is the first champion, and everyone already knows this, but Zayda is the first WWE ID prospect.
So from one difference maker to another, Zayda just wants to say… Kali is luck. Huh? But wait! Zayda is interrupted by Nikkita Lyons! Lyons tells Kali, “Hey, girl! Congratulations, new champ! I’m Big Kat Kita, but you already knew that. But it’s so good to meet you, for real. Like, I’m really honored to meet you. But I already talked with Stevie Turner, and I told her that once they crown a new champ to call me. So here I am.” Lyons stops Zayda before she says anything to say Zayda is cute, and she does like her. But when it comes to gold, Lyons is not afraid to pounce.
Kali tells them they’re both doing a lot of big talking, but they’re doing nothing to prove they want this title. Lyons says, “Bet.” And then Lyons & Zayda jump Kali! The fans boo as they mug her 2v1! Kali shoves Lyons, kicks Zayda, then fires hands! But Lyons THROAT CHAKRA KICKS Kali down! Zayda rains down fists, but wait! Here comes Natalya! The fans fire up as the Queen of Harts rushes out here! She dodges Lyons, TACKLES Zayda, and she has the legs! Lyons drags Zayda to safety and Natty stares them down. The fans cheer Natty and she makes sure Kali is alright. Kali is a bit salty even here as she snatches the belt back, but will The BOAT help her sink Lyons & Zayda?
Carlee Bright has been attacked!
That makes three women in about as many weeks! And this is right before her match tonight! A ref calls in medical, and all Carlee knows is someone shoved her into the chair rack. Just who is it stalking Evolve stars and taking them out?
Evolve returns and…
Stevie Turner is with Carlee and a WWE medical trainer. Stevie apologizes that this has happened, this shouldn’t be happening here in Evolve. Carlee doesn’t blame Stevie, and insists she can go. Stevie asks who did it but Carlee says they were in a black hoodie, and it was a drive-by attack. The doc says there are no serious injuries, so it is up to Carlee. Carlee says she will compete. Stevie says, “If you’re sure, girl.”
Keanu Carver speaks.
“Tonight means something to me, man. Those other three? They just want the glory, the prestige, the fame. Nah, that ain’t me. For me, that title is my ticket out. And I’ll be damned if I go back to the streets of DC. Y’all don’t get what I had to do to get here. So when I step into that ring with them three, I’ma beat the brakes off them boys! From the streets of DC to the Evolve Championship, I’ma show y’all what I’m about! Then y’all gonna remember the name, Keanu Carver.”
Sean Legacy speaks.
With Timothy Thatcher by his side, Super Sean says, “This is it, this is it. My moment. Eight long years for this. Eight long years.” Sean says Timothy taught him everything. Timothy says Sean is ready. Sean says damn right he’s ready! It’s time for Sean to create his legacy!
Jin Tala VS Carlee Bright!
Another prospect from LFG is ready to Evolve! Will “The Detonator” have an explosive debut? Or will Evolve’s future still be Bright?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, Jin goes for the bad arm but Carlee pushes Jin away. They go again, and Jin goes after the bad arm. Jin double wristlocks, pushes on it, and pushes on it again! Carlee endures, but Jin hits a double wristlock takedown! Cover, ONE, but Jin stays on the arm. Carlee fights up, Jin wrenches, but Carlee slips through to wrench back. Carlee trips Jin, steps over, and LA MAGISTROL! ONE, but Carlee arm-drags! Carlee keeps on Jin’s arm but Jin fights up. The fans rally, Jin moves around, but Carlee wrenches and hammerlocks. Jin reaches back and switches the hammerlock!
Carlee switches, sunset flips, TWO! Carlee DROPKICKS Jin! The fans rally, Carlee whips but Jin blocks! Jin reverses, Carlee goes up and up to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Carlee hurries to facelock Jin, Jin scoops, but Carlee fights to keep the arm. Jin wrenches and WRINGS Carlee’s arm! Jin KNEES and UPPERCUTS the bad arm, then gives it a CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Carlee toughs it out but Jin stays on that arm. The fans rally as Jin traps both arms in a modified butterfly! Carlee endures, fights up, but Jin powers those arms back again! Carlee refuses to give up and she stands again! Jin shifts to a ghost pin, TWO!
Carlee has a leg, Jin kicks her away, and Jin runs up. Carlee dodges, ELBOWS, and then ELBOWS again! The fans rally, Carlee ducks ‘n’ dodges, tilt-o-whirls, but Jin dumps her out! Carlee still headlocks for a BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Jin stays in this and Carlee shakes out her bad arm. The fans rally as Carlee facelocks, but Jin powers out! Carlee blocks a kick, spins Jin, and CODE BREAKER! Carlee sets up, STANDING MOONSAULT, but Jin dodges! Jin steps over onto the arm for a STANDING ARMBAR!! The “Bakunawa Bind!” Carlee TAPS, Jin wins!
Winner: Jin Tala, by submission
Carlee tried to fight at less than 100% and it cost her! Will Jin Tala’s technical skill be just the thing to make her a star?
Evolve shares footage from last week.
It was after the Women’s Championship Elimination Match that Kylie Rae returned backstage, only to be attacked by Wendy Choo! They brawled and Wendy would get the advantage by throwing Kylie into the garage door, and then throwing a garbage can onto Kylie! Refs broke that up, but will nothing stop wicked Wendy from having her revenge?
Chuey Martinez talks with Kylie Rae.
He says Wendy is still haunting her, and Kylie says ever since coming to Evolve, Wendy keeps sticking her nose in Kylie’s business. Sure, Wendy won those two singles matches, but Kylie eliminating Wendy should’ve ended it. And Kylie hates to admit this, but Wendy is the only person here that makes Kylie not so smiley. And after last week, Kylie is so ready to- Chantel Monroe says Kylie should call it quits. Kylie gets on Chantel’s nerves no matter if she’s smiley or angry. Chantel storms off, but both Masyn Holiday & Layla Diggs say pay that no mind. Chantel’s mirror is the only thing that shows the real her.
The Vanity Project hypes up Jackson Drake.
Ricky Smokes says Jackson has nothing to worry about! Who even knows if that was the real Lince Dorado anyway? Who trusts someone that wears a mask? Smokes gives Bryce Donovan a pat on the chest and Bryce smacks him back. Brad Baylor tells Jackson that he is the Wild Card, Heartbreak Drake! Do they all think he’s gonna be the first Evolve Champion? Hundos fo’ sho’, bro! Jackson is the future! Zayda adds that The Vanity Project is the future. Jackson says that’s right, and he’s known that since he was 13 years old when he first stepped into a wrestling ring and never looked back.
Jackson tells they all know he’s the Wild Card and Heartbreak Drake, but after tonight, the world is going to know him as the first-ever WWE Evolve Champion! The Vanity Project is ready, but will the Carolina Reaper take the title home? Or will the odds be against him?
Edris Enofe speaks.
“Man, been waiting for this moment for a long, long time. I came back from a gruesome shoulder injury, and it hurt. It hurt for real. But what hurt me even worse was the fact that I couldn’t compete in front of each and every one of y’all. But now things change. Things will be different now. Because tonight, I change the entire WWE Universe’s mind. Tonight, I go from Edris Enofe the tag team wrestler to Edris Enofe the singles superstar! Tonight, Edris Enofe, the Epitome of Excellence, the EOE becomes the first-ever WWE Men’s Evolve Champion!”
The High Ryze is here!
Wes Lee leads the way for Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe and fans boo. Wes has the mic, and he says, “Now, I can bet that none of y’all expected to see me out here on Evolve. Look, that’s understandable, especially with the boys out here dominating completely on their own the past couple of weeks, I haven’t had any reason to. But see, last week, I wanted to come to Evolve and get a better understanding of what it’s all about. They call this the evolution of professional wrestling or something like that. When I walk around and talk to the kids in the locker room, I can see it. They have big dreams, a lot of potential, and they have a lot of hope that one day they are going to become the next big thing.”
Wes laughs, and then apologizes. It isn’t funny, it’s just cute. It is! It’s okay! But see, he was the same way. Once upon a time, he wanted to come into they business and make it the best that he possibly could. He wanted to change the world, and he did! The fans do cheer that. Wes says when he walks around here, what he really sees is that they’re all naive, maybe even delusional, to think that they’re going to steal Wes’s spot one day! He has busted his ass, broken his back, all for this business, and has barely scratched the surface. Look: a Dusty Cup Winner, two-time NXT Tag Team Champion, and the greatest North American Champion ever, and he’s not even done!
So to everyone in Evolve right now, listen very closely. WES is the gatekeeper now! You wanna make it to NXT? You gotta make it through him! Well, hold on, because here come Cappuccino Jones & Jack Cartwheel! The fans cheer for “CAAA-PPUCCINO! CAAA-PPUCCINO!” Jones tells Wes that he sees what Wes is “brewing up.” Tyson & Tyriek are impressive, and Wes’s mentorship is paying off. Wes asks why Jones is out here. Or do the barista and his buddy want a rematch? Wes is sure the boys are fine beating them up one more time. Jones says he and Cartwheel aren’t here for a tag match. Jones wants a match… with Wes!
Wes is calling himself a gatekeeper, and sure, he has been the Human Highlight Reel for years. But whatever Wes has been sipping on is tasting pretty bitter. Bitter!? No! Wes has just been around the block long enough to know better! The fans chant, “Bitter~! Bitter~!” Wes says he isn’t just some happy-to-be-here kid walking around with a cup of coffee. Jones says hate on him all you want. But if you wanna be the measuring stick, Jones wants to see how he measures up. Jones feels he has what it takes, and the best way to back that up is to go 1v1 with one of the staples of NXT! The fans cheer that!
Wes looks Jones up and down, then tells him, “You really should’ve stayed behind that counter, dog. You want the match? Next week, you’ve got it.” Will the Cardiac Kid keep Evolve down? Or will he get the jitters from facing Cappuccino Jones?
Je’Von Evans is backstage!
Evolve Media asks the Young OG why he’s here, and Je’Von says he loves this! He had to come check out Evolve, but he’s here mostly to present the title to the first-ever Evolve Champion. Those boys are locked in! Je’Von notices Jordan Oasis walking by. Je’Von says hey to Oasis and asks why he’s out in the parking lot. Just walking. Je’Von says he is a big fan of Oasis, and keep running, your time is coming. Oasis appreciates that coming from Je’Von. Je’Von says he’s gotta go watch the match, but he’ll see Oasis around. Will this endorsement from NXT’s future help Oasis become Evolve’s future?
Marcus Mathers speaks.
“I’ve been waiting a very long time to introduce myself to the WWE Universe. My name is Marcus Mathers. I’ve been wrestling for about six years now, with way over 650 matches under my belt, proving I’m not just Philly’s Finest, but I’m the finest in WWE ID. And speaking of WWE ID, this was made for men and women to use this to the best of their ability, to the max. And lemme tell you, nobody used WWE ID like I did. And with the support of WWE ID, I’ve been able to travel more, get more matches, and train with the best of the best. And now I bring all that knowledge right here, right now. The WWE ID prepared me for Evolve.” Is Mathers ready to Evolve?
WWE Evolve Championship Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match: Sean Legacy VS Edris Enofe VS Keanu Carver VS Jackson Drake!
While Evolve started fourteen weeks ago, the journey to this moment was very different for each man in this match. But one thing they all share in common is the hard work, grit and determination they put into their careers. Whose journey culminates in a historic achievement that will be remembered forever?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, but only one man survives to put their name on it!
The bell rings and Drake already talks trash on all three opponents. Keanu DECKS him! Drake tumbles out, Keanu eggs the others on, so Legacy & Enofe go after him! But then Keanu shoves them both away! And he DOUBLE LARIATS them! The fans fire up and Keanu ELBOWS Enofe in a corner! Keanu runs corner to corner to ELBOW Legacy! Then he runs back at Enofe, but Enofe dodges and Drake GAMANGIRIS! Enofe runs to SLING-DOG! Drake runs up, Enofe dodges and SLINGBLADES! Legacy back suplexes but Enofe lands out! Enofe kicks low, runs, and jumps onto Legacy to DROPKICK Drake!
Drake tumbles out, Legacy runs in, but Enofe TOSSES him! Enofe KNEES Keanu in the corner for good measure, then he FLIES! Down go Drake and Legacy! The fans fire up and Enofe goes up a corner! Enofe CROSSBODIES Keanu down, covers, TWO!! Keanu survives, Enofe is a bit surprised, and he reels Keanu in. Keanu fights the suplex to suplex, but Enofe knees free! Enofe runs, but into an ELBOW! Keanu scoops Enofe for the CORKSCREW POWERSLAM! Cover, Keanu ELIMINATES Enofe!! As fast as Enofe was moving, Enofe is out of this match! Legacy and Drake see the intimidating power of Keanu as Evolve goes to break.
Evolve returns as Keanu SPLASHES both Legacy & Drake in a corner! Keanu then runs to DOUBLE POUNCE!! The fans fire up with Keanu, and he scoops Legacy to SLAM! Then he scoops Drake to FALL AWAY SLAM! Keanu didn’t even need to fall to throw Drake across the ring! Keanu storms up, puts Drake on the top rope, but Drake BOOTS Keanu away! Legacy MISSILE DROPKICKS Keanu down, and Drake adds a MOONSAULT! Cover, ONE!! Keanu shocks everyone, especially Legacy and Drake. He dares them to keep fighting, because that title’s still gonna be his! Legacy runs up but Keanu DECKS him!
Drake BOOTS Keanu, but Keanu scoops him! Legacy SUPERKICKS Keanu, Drake SUPERKICKS Keanu, and then Legacy GAMANGIRIS in the corner! Drake hits the UNALIVING! Legacy adds the 450 SPLASH!! DOUBLE COVER, they ELIMINATE Keanu!! And then there were two! The fans rally up behind “LEGACY! LEGACY!” as he and Drake stare down. They stand up and step to each other. Drake grins and kicks, but Legacy blocks! Drake avoids Legacy’s superkick, but Legacy avoids Drake’s roundhouse! Drake ducks an enzigiri to deadlift, but Legacy elbows free! Legacy runs but into Drake’s ELBOW! DOUBLE LARIATS collide!
Both men spring up, DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! And then Legacy roars! Drake dodges the lariat but not the SUPERKICK! Legacy storms up but into a SUPER PUNCH! Legacy rebounds to HEADBUTT! Drake ROUNDHOUSES! Legacy ENZIGIRIS! But Drake waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! Legacy roars and rises again! SNAP GERMAN! Drake flounders, Legacy runs in, but Drake BOOTS him away. Drake goes up, but Legacy jumps up to get him! SECOND ROPE SPANISH FLY! And speaking of fly, Legacy goes up, out, and springboards for the 450!! Cover, TWO!! Drake survives and Legacy is stunned!
The fans rally up while Drake flounders away. Legacy huffs ‘n’ puffs and waistlocks Drake. Legacy then drags Drake up into a torture rack, but Drake CLAWS the eyes! The fans boo, but then Legacy TOSSES Drake! Drake HOTSHOTS Legacy, then KNEES him into ropes! Drake reels Legacy in for a suplex, and DROPS him on the ropes! Drake hurries up the corner, takes aim, and SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, TWO!! Legacy survives again but Drake stays on him! Handspring and LETHAL IN-JACKSON!! Cover, TWO!!! Legacy is still in this! But Drake SUPERKICKS him down! Cover, TWO!?! Legacy survives again and Drake is freaking out!
“This is Awesome!” as Legacy stirs. Drake grits his teeth, goes to a corner, and he waits on Legacy to get up. Drake runs in, but Legacy turns knee into drop toehold! S T F!!! Drake endures, flails, reaches out, and the fans are freaking out! Drake claws at the mat, crawls forward, but Legacy makes it a STRAITJACKET STF!!! Drake has one arm to reach out with, and he makes the ROPEBREAK!! Legacy lets go in frustration but the fans rally up again. Legacy rises, brings Drake up, but Drake still holds the ropes! The ref counts, Drake HOTSHOTS Legacy! Handsprings and LETHAL- Torture rack! SHAM- NO, Drake lands out to JUMP KNEE!
Drake goes to a corner, runs back in, UNALIVING!!! Cover, DRAKE WINS!!
Winner: Jackson Drake, by pinfall (INAUGURAL WWE Evolve Champion)
And Vanity Project rushes right out here to celebrate with their bro! It was certainly heartbreak for Enofe, Keanu and Legacy, but will the real tears be from all of us having to listen to Drake brag? Je’Von does present the belt to Drake, and Drake takes it from him, to bring Je’Von in for a hug! Old friends and rivals reunite in this moment, and this makes up for a bit of Drake’s bad attitude. But will this be the beginning of the Vanity Project Era? Or can someone save us from it before it begins?
My Thoughts:
A very good episode, and surprisingly only two matches. That said, less matches helped then maximize the main event, and also some story build. Another woman is attacked and we’re back to that gimmick around the Performance Center, but it can’t be Lyons when she and Zayda were beating up on Kali Armstrong. Wendy Choo is too obsessed with Kylie, so it can’t be her. Could they be quietly building up a female superstar who has been hiding in plain sight? They could do a great “It was me, Stevie! It was me all along!” with this. But that aside, a hurt Carlee makes for a protected loss to new girl, Jin Tala, who has a very creative submission finisher.
Speaking of Wendy and Kylie, good promo from Kylie but Chantel picking on her is a little too much like Jaida Parker having beef with Thea Hail over Thea’s positivity. Kylie VS Wendy should be a No Disqualification rematch so settle things once and for all. And I hope this story of Masyn knowing “the real Chantel” turns into something more. She keeps saying it, but she needs to confront Chantel on it a bit more forcefully. And as for the women’s title, Lyons would be an impressive first defense for Kali that Kali would certainly win. Zayda might be trickier, if only because she’s the bigger Heel and would totally cheat to win.
Very good promo from Wes with Cappuccino Jones, and now they’ll have a singles match, just as I expected from last week. The only odd thing is Wes says he is the gatekeeper now. Does that mean Lexis King just decided to be one and done? Is he going to do bigger things in NXT now? Anyway, good promo from Marcus Mathers, he’s finally getting his debut in Evolve and that will be a lot of fun. It does make me wonder who are the WWE ID Champions right now, and if they’ll ever show up with those belts on Evolve.
And great promos from all the Fatal 4 Way contenders tonight. Jackson Drake makes a lot of sense as the first champion. Enofe only just came back, he needs to build up. Keanu is powerful but then that’d mean two powerhouse champions so that’s redundant. Legacy is great, he can surely come around as a challenger, as Faces benefit from the chase. And with Drake holding up the title for Vanity Project, that will work with Zayda wanting the women’s title, and possibly Swipe Right asking about Evolve Tag Team Championships, really building the whole faction at once.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 6.5.2025
Monster’s Ball,, will Rosemary bring out Xia’s Darkside?

Tomorrow is a stupid late starting show but at least it’s not bleeding into a normal weekday. Not sure if I’ll cover it because the build has been bad, the shows have been bad and forcing me to be awake longer for a B show that very much may suck. Maybe tonight won’t be a miserable useless Go Home like they usually do. Could make things interesting…but I don’t have much faith anymore.
TNA is living off the brand and the fact fans genuinely want other things to flourish. But it’s not building off any good wrestling or story telling. So let’s see if something stops sucking.
.@_Iam_Elijah_ has one final message for TNA World Champion @_trickwilliams before they collide for the Championship at #TNAAgainstAllOdds!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/yGMz3jJpVM pic.twitter.com/iPKGKcfIzp
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 6, 2025
Ratings:
- Indi Hartwell vs Tasha Steelz: Indi wins via Hurtz Don’t It – * 1/2
- Eric Young w/Losers vs Moose w/JDC: Moose wins via Lights Out – **
- Heather & M by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Harley Hudson & Myla Grace: M wins via Elegant Moonsault – ** 1/2
- Monster’s Ball Match: Rosemary vs Xia Brookside: Xia wins via Brooksie Bomb through Chairs – ***
- The Kaiba Boys & Frankie Kazarian vs Leon Slater, Matt Hardy & Mike Santana: Santana wins via Spin the Block – **
Results:
Indi Hartwell vs Tasha Steelz
Tasha attacks Indi as the bell sounds, Forearms and Chops into Stomping a Mudhole in the corner and taunting the crowd. Indi turns the Irish Whip around and goes for her own chops Aussie Uppercut, Scoop Slam gets countered and Tasha hits a Headbutt, Indi stops her , throws her into the ropes another uppercut, Tasha powders, Indi wants a PK, Tasha blocks and throws Indi onto her face and starts stringing some short offense in. Triplicate Elbows into a near fall, Indi starts fighting back with forearms before she crashes and burns as Tasha kicks her knee out from under her. Tasha with the corner offense combo into the Sliced Bread for yet another 2.
The action is a little too slow for an opening match, not sure when this was filmed in in the grand scheme of things, but the crowd is kinda dead and this is sluggish. Even Indi’s resilient kick outs at 1 have no intensity and the crowd is asleep. After a few corner shots Indi finally starts a comeback, Uranage into Spinebuster for two. But this is really…too damn slow. Skyler is yelling at Hotch on the outside to hit Indi, he won’t Tasha argues too and Indi with the Big Boot into the Hurtz Don’t It.
After the match Ali comes out with his hair down looking like sexy mad 50 Shades Dom. Tasha is cowering, Ref and Tasha get attacked. Hotch stands up to Ali, and Ali just grins and they stare down. Maybe they’ll finally do something with Hotch. He’s talented, has a good look and Great Hands have been holding him back. Even though Hotch stood up for Tasha, she cowers out to walk up the ramp with Ali. Hotch is left alone in the ring.
.@ManceWarner and @stephdelander are coming for @SteveMaclin and the International Championship at #TNAAgainstAllOdds!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/yGMz3jJXLk pic.twitter.com/Fyp5ZhNA9h
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 6, 2025
Eric Young w/Losers vs Moose w/JDC
Armoury come out looking like Ciclope but somehow worse. I already hate this.
EY attacks at the bell sound cause of course, EY 10 count punches, Moose Manhattan Drop but EY stops him, EY Tree of Woe into the Petey Williams crotch stomp Oh Canada spot. JDC inadvertently distracts the ref, losers also distract…they get up to the refrain of Oh Canada, that might be the longest that spot happened ever. But Moose immediately hits a Go To Hell because pacing and psychology don’t exist in wrestling anymore. Everything this episode seems slow and the crowd sounds dead. Moose clocks EY trying to dive and Apron Uranage into Jacknife on the steps.
Moose is milking the 10 count, EY barely beats it…Body Drops Moose because again…psychology oh and EY hits a Dive cause that’s exactly what happens when you barely beat a 10 count. Reverse Irish in the ring, EY Flair Flip in the corner, Moose tries to cut off but gets pushed, Crossbody and Moose jumps into it far too obvious, Chop Spot, EY hits the ropes, Moose hits a Pump Kick into Escalara Crossbody and Kip Up, EY pulls off a Spicolli Driver for 2. This whole match just feels like moves for the sake of stuff having to happen. This is about as engaging as wet farting the alphabet.
Backslide 2, Pump Kick from Moose, Discus Lariat from EY, EY wants Piledriver, hits it but JDC puts Moose’s foot on the rope. Nerd squad attacks JDC and they still look pathetic, Moose Low Blow since ref is distracted, Lights Out, Moose retains.
Heather & M by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Harley Hudson & Myla Grace
Harley and M start, Wristlock Takeover from Harley, a few nice chain wrestling spots, Myla tags in, Myla split ducks the kick, nice little kick combo punctuated with a Dropkick. Tandem Arm Wringer Sweep for two. M getting rocked, Heather slows down Harley so M finally takes the advantage and starts driving knees into Harley, Surf Board Stretch and Stomp combo by Heather. Heather keeps on her for a few punches and tags M back in for the old Knee in the Shoulder Blades stretch. Jaw Jacker from Harley, M stops it, but they struggle and Harley hits the Shoulder Tackles as Harley hunts for the tag, kicks off M and simultaneous tags happen. Myla beats down Heather, corner Leg Sweep, Dropkick Face Wash with a cute pose from Myla, M breaks up the pin, Harley and M fight on the outside, Myla looks for something but Concierge distracts, M with a Carbon Footprint to Myla’s backside as she’s setting up a move, Heather drops Myla, Heather his the Elegant Moonsault and Elegance wins!
Monster’s Ball Match: Rosemary vs Xia Brookside
I walked away at some point since this show has been pretty bad and I have no faith here. When I finally started paying attention, Xia hits Rosemary with a cookie sheet, she goes for the belt but Rosemary turns it around and takes Xia to the dungeon to whip her a few times. Rosemary unloads the trash can, puts the can in the corner, throws Xia into and Rosemary is standing tall into the commercial break. We come back and Rosemary is still just arguing with a ref, the crowd chants “Hockey Stick” so that proves it’s Canada. Xia tries to fight back, Rosemary with a very slow Side Slam on the trash can because she had to reposition it. Xia grabs the Hockey Stick for the pop, she breaks it over Rosemary, the peasants rejoice, Rosemary into the steps, Broken Wings into the trash can and Rosemary instantly gets up with a door. Why are all the matches so awful on psychology? Do we not sell anymore? Did I miss a memo? Were there TPS reports?
Xia drives Rosemary’s face into the steps. Suplex into the center of the ring, Door in the corner, time to see what’s behind Door Number 1. Suplex counter stand off through the door, Rosemary counters away from the door though. So more Chekov’s Gun fun. Rosemary misses with the belt, but then pulls off Upside Down choking her with the belt. Rosemary releases and Xia has the belt but Rosemary is collecting chairs and a staple gun. Belt whips block the staple attack, Xia finds a bag of Hockey pucks, empties them but Rosemary staples Xia’s stomach and charges into a Samoan Drop onto the pucks. Near fall, Xia starts grinding the puck into Rosemary’s face, more Cookie Sheet, another near fall. Xia wants a DDT and hits it on the chair, only 2 again. Arts and crafts with chairs spot, Xia hits her with the trash can lid, but Rosemary sits up and Spears Xia through the door.
Only a 2 count after the clear the rubble. Rosemary puts Xia on the chairs and looks to the top rope, Xia rises up and Brooksie Bomb through the chairs after she uses the lid to block the mist. 1-2-3.
Better match than it had any business being, but still enough sins to make it ok and nothing special.
.@TheTreyMiguel and @ZacharyWentz hold a very important Treehouse meeting ahead of their TNA World Tag Team Title clash with @NicTNemeth and @ryrynemnem at #TNAAgainstAllOdds!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/yGMz3jJpVM pic.twitter.com/aeiM9geVc3
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 6, 2025
The Kaiba Boys & Frankie Kazarian vs Leon Slater, Matt Hardy & Mike Santana
By the time everyone gets in the ring it’s 9:57 eastern…is this gonna be a 3 minute match? Matt starts with Kaz, Leon comes in quick, Poetry on Ryan, Kaz gets rocked, Leon tags back out to Matt…Extreme Elbow. Arm Wringer, Nic cheap shot and trip on Matt, Kaz with the Springboard Guillotine, Kaz rocks Matt, Nic tags in…Nice distracts ref and Ryan hits a cheap choke. Nic chokes Matt in the corner, claws at his face, Weaver Lock and Matt is fading. Matt Jaw Breaker tags out to Charisma Vacuum Slater, Feint kick misses Nic, hits Ryan, the Kaibas try to keep tandem but Lethal Injection from Slater makes em both powder, Plancha, Ryan tries to stop Leon, Nic looks for Danger Zone and gets it shrugged off and turned into a Blue Thunder Bomb. Frankie breaks the pin and posts Leon, Nic tunes up the band but eats the Leg Lariat. Simultaneous tag, Santana and Ryan are legal, Santana kills everyone, Double Rolling Buck Fifty but Ryan kicks out and gets in some strikes, tries to Leap Frog but eats a Death Valley Driver for only 2. Signature spams, Slater looks to finish Kaz, but Ryan crotches him, Victory roll no, Buck Fifty no, Cradle from Ryan is only a two, Rope runs and Ryan eats a Spin the Block for the win.
Overall Score: 5/10
Main even was like 7 minutes, the best match was the Monster’s Ball and I’m surprised to say that. Elijah’s promo was a Good Thing though, Santino had a solid promo, Hotch’s potential babyface turn is nice because I like him, he needs to get away from Skyler. Rascalz promo was well done as well. Masha can’t talk so I hope she loses the title tomorrow. I’d rather Lei look mean and sexy and yell at us in Mandarin than ever hear Masha speak English again.
Dani Luna showing she’s recovered from the concussion and sticking around in solo action was nice, Maggie Lee looked great in her match, Harley and Myla looked decent in the loss. Northern Armoury are still useless though. Only real complaint is not enough KC Navarro. He was only in the NXT clip. We need to be Blessed every episode.
You had to dig through the bad wrestling for decent story elements, but this was eventually more enjoyable than many of the recent episodes.
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