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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (4/22/22)

Time to run it back!

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SmackDown 2022

Rematches and remixes, all on a Friday night!

Matt Riddle beat Jimmy last week, now he looks to beat Jey this week! Will the Stallion on a win over both SmackDown Tag Team Champions this close to Backlash?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Xavier Woods w/ Kofi Kingston VS “Butch” Pete Dunne w/ Ridge Holland & Sheamus; Woods wins.
  • GUNTHER w/ Ludwig Kaiser VS Teddy Goodz; Gunther wins.
  • Matt Riddle w/ Randy Orton VS Jey Uso w/ Jimmy Uso; Riddle wins.
  • Mad Cap Moss VS Angel Garza w/ Humberto Carrillo; Moss wins.
  • Lumberjack Match: Sami Zayn VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Adam Pearce is in the ring.

And he welcomes Albany, New York to SmackDown. He welcomes “perhaps the most dominant female in sports entertainment,” the game changer, the opportunity, and the SmackDown Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair! Charlotte makes her way to the ring, and she soaks up all the heat. Then Pearce welcomes Charlotte’s challenger, “a legend in her own right, and the Baddest Woman on the Planet, Rowdy Ronda Rousey!” Fans cheer as Ronda heads to the ring, and they sit at the table. This contract signing is for their WrestleMania Backlash match, so they just need to sign on… Wait, where IS the contract?

Drew Gulak appears, he’s apparently Pearce’s new intern. Gulak hands the contract over and then tells “Mr. Pearce” that he is very pumped for this opportunity and he is taking it seriously. In fact, Gulak has prepared a PowerPoint presentation to break down and analyze the rules of an I Quit match! Charlotte tells Gulak to shut up. Or does he want to make her quit his new job before he even begins? Ronda says that’s real tough of Charlotte to pick on an intern. Charlotte tells Ronda, “Guess what? I beat you at WrestleMania! But if you want to hear the rules so bad, I’ll explain them.”

Fans taunt Charlotte with “You Tapped Out!” But Charlotte says she was fixing her bra! But she gets to the rules of the I Quit match: “There are no rules. No disqualifications, no count outs, no pinfalls.” The only way to win is for the opponent to say, “I Quit.” And Charlotte’s been fantasizing about how she’ll make Ronda quit. Maybe a boot to her face? No, too easy. Maybe a Figure Four? No, the Figure Eight! So painful, but also predictable. How else to make her quit? Maybe just a good ol’ fashioned beating. But it won’t matter, because Charlotte always finds a way to win. So at Backlash, Ronda will say two of the most beautiful words in the English language. Say them with her: I, quit.

Charlotte then takes the contract and signs on the dotted line. Then she passes it to Ronda and fans cheer her name. Charlotte says, “I beat her at WrestleMania. Uh-ohhh.” But Ronda says just so Charlotte knows what she’s getting into, that means there’s no ref to spare her embarrassment. What embarrassment? She won at Mania. She tapped out. No, she won at Mania. Fans still chant, “You Tapped Out!” Charlotte says she is still champion. Well, this time, no ref is going to pull Ronda off Charlotte or save Charlotte. Charlotte will say Ronda is better than her. Charlotte will abandon her baby, that title, and not spared the humiliation when she says, “I Quit.”

But then Charlotte tosses the table! And she had a kendo stick under it! She SMACKS away, but Ronda blocks it to throw Charlotte down! Ronda has the stick and she SMACKS away! Gulak tries to save Charlotte and he does get the kendo stick, only for Ronda to throw him with the PIPER’S PIT! And then she drags Gulak by his arm. He hands over the contract, and a pen, and she puts on the ARMBAR while she signs! Ronda proves she can multitask, and she teases Charlotte for being sore. Will Ronda multitask at Backlash when she rips Charlotte’s arm off and makes her say those dreaded words?

 

Xavier Woods w/ Kofi Kingston VS “Butch” Pete Dunne w/ Ridge Holland & Sheamus!

King Woods may have won their first match-up, but then Butch attacked backstage completely unprovoked! Will Woods just get Dunne with another roll-up? Or will the Bruiserweight break Woods and tie things up?

SmackDown returns and the Fight Night Boys make their entrance. The bell rings and Dunne goes right for Woods! Woods O’Conner Rolls him, TWO! Another roll-up, TWO! Woods CHOPS Dunne, ROCKS him with haymakers and CHOPS again. Dunne goes to ropes, Woods CHOPS him again and Kofi says Woods is taking Dunne to town. Woods whips, Dunne reverses but Woods dodges. Woods JABS and JABS and body shots! Woods knees Dunne then LARIATS! Ridge and Sheamus coach while Woods covers, TWO! Woods stands Dunne up but Dunne DECKS him! Dunne rains down hammering hands, then isolates an arm. Dunne drops knees on the elbow!

Dunne keeps on the arm, bends it back, and even twists the wrist. Woods endures, fans rally, but Dunne bends the fingers! Dunne isolates the arm to STOMP it! Dunne scowls and stalks Woods to a corner, then brings him up for a back suplex. Woods lands on his feet to waistlock, but Dunne elbows him away. Dunne whips, Woods reverses but Dunne reverses back. Woods goes up and over, but Dunne fish hooks his mouth! Dunne RAMS Woods into buckles, then sits Woods back up. Dunne digs knuckles into Woods’ face, smothers Woods, but the ref counts. Dunne lets off, runs, but Woods sends him out!

Dunne staggers up, Woods runs and WRECKS him with a dropkick! Dunne ends up on the announce desk, then flounders off it! Woods fires up but Ridge and Sheamus shield Dunne. Kofi backs Woods up, Dunne LEAPS to CLOBBER Woods! Dunne wants to start stuff with Kofi but Sheamus keeps him back, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Dunne has Woods down with a chinbar. Woods fights up, moves around, but Dunne keeps his chin and arm hooked. Dunne wrangles Woods down and cranks on the hold, but Woods still endures. Dunne grabs the far arm, twists it, bends fingers, then bends Woods’ arm back to stomp the ribs! Woods writhes and crawls away but Dunne gets his arm. Dunne cranks the armlock, grinds the shoulder, but Woods fights up. Fans rally, Woods throws forearms, but Dunne holds onto the wrist! Woods breaks free to CHOP and ROCK and CHOP again! Woods keeps on Dunne over and over on the ropes!

The ref counts, Dunne whips but Woods ducks and dodges to slide and ROLLING ELBOW! Fans fire up, Dunne ducks a kick but not the leg sweep! SENTON! Fans fire up with Woods and he fireman’s carries. Dunne pulls an ear to get free! Dunne SLAPS Woods, Woods goes to a corner and Dunne runs in to GAMANGIRI! Dunne brings Woods out, X-PLEX! Cover, TWO! Woods survives and Sheamus can’t believe it! Sheamus and Ridge coach Dunne and Dunne follows Woods to ropes. Woods goes to the apron but Dunne kicks away at him through the ropes! The ref counts, Dunne lets off but then drags Woods in through ropes.

Woods breaks free to STEP-IN DDT! Cradle, WOODS WINS AGAIN!

Winner: Xavier Woods, by pinfall

Butch got lost in the Back Woods again! Sheamus and Ridge want Dunne to keep it calm, but he just starts punching a turnbuckle! The straps are down and Dunne storms off into the crowd, to get a security guard! Dunne TOSSES that guy before leaving the arena! Sheamus and Ridge have no idea what to do about this, will Dunne ever come back?

 

Aliyah talks with Ricochet.

She tells him the match with Jinder Mahal last week was incredible! Jinder’s so big but Ricochet flew around like nobody’s business. So far, he’s beaten Jinder, Sami, and both Los Lotharios! What’s next? This is just the beginning. It is truly an honor to hold this title. Some of the best ever have held the Intercontinental Championship, and that is his plan: to become one of the best ever. Jinder laughs at that. Ricochet, an all-time great? That was a fluke! If Ricochet is a fighting champion, he’ll defend his title again! That’s exactly what Ricochet wants. He’ll take on anybody at any time. Then Shanky wants a shot! Alright, Ricochet’s up for that.

Jinder is a bit surprised, but will Shanky do what not even the Modern Day Maharaja could do? Or will the One and Only become One of the Greats?

 

Ludwig Kaiser stands on stage.

In German, and then in English, he says, “Ladies and gentlemen. What you’re about to witness is dignified domination, executed by unprecedented precision. A diabolical athlete who will stop at nothing to uphold the integrity and honor of this great sport. DER RING GENERAL…! GUNTAAA!” That is to say, Gunther is here! Who will he grind into the mat to make sure that the mat is sacred?

GUNTHER w/ Ludwig Kaiser VS ???

SmackDown returns and Gunther’s opponent is Teddy Goodz. The bell rings, Gunther and Goodz stare down. They tie up, Gunther wrenches, wristlocks, knuckle locks, and straight arm levers for a SLAM! Fans chant “WAL~TER!” as Goodz endures the wristlock. Gunther cranks the wrist, Goodz kips up but his dropkick whiffs as Gunther moves. Gunther then BOOTS Goodz down! Kaiser enjoys it like a symphony as Gunther EuroUppers Goodz to a corner. Gunther puts Goodz up top to CHOP, then climbs up to STAND on Goodz! The ref counts, Gunther lets off and Goodz flops to the apron. Gunther suplexes Goodz up and into the ring!

Gunther circles like a shark, then CHOPS Goodz off his feet. Kaiser applauds as Gunther stomps Goodz all around. And then CHOPS him down again! Gunther then drags Goodz up, scoops and SLAMS him, and then CHOPS him on the back! SLEEPER HOLD!! Goodz flails, but Gunther turns him around for a POWERBOMB! High stack, Gunther wins!

Winner: Gunther, by pinfall

That did not feel good for Goodz, but Imperium’s leader continues to conquer. How long until Der Ring General is seen worthy of challenging for a championship?

 

RKBRO talks backstage.

Matt Riddle says last week was so awesome with that sick pop-up RKO on Jimmy. He is getting that same feeling because he’ll hit Jey with something even sicker. Riddle always loves visiting SmackDown, too, because he gets to see his best buds from the blue brand. Speak of the devil, it’s Drew McIntyre! Oh, wait, okay, Riddle knows things were a little “weird” in the past between Drew and Randy, but Riddle has an idea for a fresh start. RKBRO are gonna be lumberjacks in Drew’s match with Sami! And don’t worry, Randy, you don’t have to wear flannel. Right, Drew?

Drew says he saw last week. As far as he’s concerned, anyone who stands up to the Bloodline’s BS is good in his book. Orton looks at Riddle and Riddle nods. Orton says he and Drew are good. Then Orton heads off and Riddle says they’ll see him out there. But wait, Sami is lurking. Is the Master Strategist thinking he can take advantage of this?

 

Xia Li speaks.

She was the Protector. But no one is worthy of protection! Now, she protects only herself.

 

Matt Riddle w/ Randy Orton VS Jey Uso w/ Jimmy Uso!

The Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Champions are set for a collision course at Backlash, so the name of the game is momentum! But will the Stallion add Jey’s name to the list of Usos he’s beaten? Or will the Right Hand Man make Roman Reigns proud by getting one on Riddle?

SmackDown returns and the Usos make their entrance. Roman and Heyman are watching from the private suite, so the pressure is on. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Riddle waistlocks and slams Jey, then wraps on a sleeper! Jey scrambles to the ropebreak and Riddle lets off quickly. Riddle and Jey reset, they tie up, and Jey headlocks. Riddle throws body shots, powers out of the hold, but Jey runs him over! Things speed up, Riddle leaps to get the SLEEPER! Jey manages to throw Riddle away, then he ROCKS Riddle with an uppercut! Jey rains down rights against the ropes but lets off as the ref counts.

Jey paces, then brings Riddle up to whip corner to corner. Riddle goes up and over to ROUNDHOUSE Jey down! Even Jimmy felt that one. Riddle gut wrench suplexes Jey away, then has Jey on ropes. Riddle fires forearms, fans rally behind him, but Jey reverses the whip to CLOBBER Riddle with an elbow! Riddle sputters but Jey stomps him down. Riddle gets to ropes, Jey throws more forearms. Jey CHOPS Riddle against ropes, then CHOPS again. Jey whips Riddle to ropes, but Riddle kicks back! Jey falls, Riddle runs but Jey dodges the Penalty Kick! Jey bails out but Riddle builds speed and DIVES into a haymaker!

Jey drags Riddle out, then whips him into steel steps! Orton paces while Riddle writhes, but Jey drags him back up to copy Orton’s ANNOUNCE DESK BACK SUPLEX! Riddle writhes more while the Usos taunt him, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again as Jey has Riddle in a chinlock. Riddle endures and fights his way up, throws body shots, but then blocks a kick only for Jey to DRAGON WHIP! Jey hushes the crowd as he and Jimmy raise their fingers, #WeTheOnes. Jey then watches Riddle crawl around, brings him up, and ROCKS Riddle with a forearm! Riddle ROCKS Jey back! Jey ROCKS Riddle again, but Riddle ROCKS Jey back again. Riddle eggs Jey on so Jey ROCKS him again. Riddle ROCKS Jey, so Jey uppercuts! Riddle CHOPS, Jey uppercuts again! Riddle fires off forearms and Albany fires up! Jey shoves Riddle but Riddle BOOTS him!

Riddle spins Jey around, PELE! Jey goes to a corner, Riddle runs in to forearm smash! Riddle goes side to side, another forearm! Then a BROSPLODER! Orton and the fans fire up and Riddle runs, PEN- NO! Jey ducks that, dodges the standing moonsault, and even avoids the Broton! Riddle crashes down, Roman is watching and seems a little upset Jey isn’t capitalizing. Jey gets up, fans rally and duel, and Orton coaches Riddle. Jey snarls, waistlocks Riddle, back suplex, but Riddle land son his feet! Ripcord and FINAL FLASH KNEE! Riddle drags Jey to a drop zone, he goes up, FLOATING BRO! Cover, TWO!!

Jey survives and Riddle is shocked but Jimmy fires up! Riddle drags Jey up and fireman’s carries, but Jey slips off to roll-up! TWO, Riddle sends Jey out and through ropes! Riddle still wants to shout out Orton, DRAPING DDT! Fans are fired up again, but Jimmy gets on the apron! Riddle rushes over but Jimmy gets away. Jimmy is taunting Riddle but Orton gets behind him, ANNOUNCE DESK BACK SUPLEX! Jimmy is writhing, Riddle aims at Jey! Riddle hears the voices, Jey staggers up, RK- NO! Push and pop-up, into a waistlock! POP-UP NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Riddle barely survives and Albany is fired up!

Jey and Riddle crawl to opposite ends, fans are dueling again, and Orton fires everyone up. Jey says Riddle ain’t getting this one! “UCE!” “OH!” and Jey runs in, into a BUSAIKU KNEE! But Jey rebounds to SUPERKICK! Jey climbs, Roman actually looks excited, USO SPLASH onto knees!! Cover, Riddle wins!!

Winner: Matt Riddle, by pinfall

And Roman’s excitement becomes disbelief! The Usos have lost back-to-back to the Stallion! Will this momentum help RKBRO blaze right through Jimmy & Jey and become undisputed tag team champions?

 

Sasha Banks & Naomi are here!

The Boss & Glow are still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, and now Liv Morgan & Rhea Ripley aren’t even a team anymore! What will the champs have to say about their next chapter? We’ll find out, after the break.

SmackDown returns and Kayla Braxton interviews Sasha & Naomi in the ring. It was two months ago that Naomi called the shot and that we would see new tag team champions. At WrestleMania 38, Naomi & Sasha won and have been unstoppable. Has this reign been everything they hoped? Oh, they are just getting started! Fans cheer, “You Deserve It!” Naomi says she called her shot because she knew what she and Sasha could do with the opportunity. They backed it up, they’re dominating the tag division, and glowing while they’re doing it. Sasha says that is right. They are trailblazers, history makers, and more than just a team. They are a sisterhood. UNITY~!

Naomi has had Sasha’s back since day one and she will always have Naomi’s. Just look at their style! They flow together so well in and out of the ring, that is why the Boss & Glow have no competition! Oh, yes. They sent Mella packing on her honeymoon, caused Rhea & Liv to self-destruct, and it doesn’t matter who is coming next. But wait, here comes Natalya & Shayna Baszler! Natty says sorry to bring this up, but Sasha forgot the two women that weren’t beat at Mania. Oh, right, they were there. But they were stuck watching Sasha & Naomi win. Natty sarcastically says Sasha is adorable, but talking about history makers, Natty is a THREE-TIME Guinness World Record Holder!

For what? Posting the worst dances or loving cats? Shayna keeps Natty back, and says it’s good to see the champs having fun now. Because Spades & Hart are going to stretch and snap every bone in their bodies, limb by limb, then take the titles. Then the fun is over. What we’re looking at are the NEXT Women’s Tag Team Champions. Shayna then shoves Sasha down! Naomi has to keep Sasha back now, and the champs show off the belts. Try and take ’em! Shayna’s called her shot for her team, will they hit it out of the park just like Naomi & Sasha did?

 

Mad Cap Moss gets in some stretches.

But Happy Corbin walks over to ruin the mood. Corbin was “happy” to see Moss get his win last week. Really, congrats. Obviously, Corbin’s mentoring paid off. But look. It’s time. Moss made his point. They both said some harsh things, so Corbin will be the bigger man. He is willing to forgive Moss. So, will Moss come back? Moss says they did share some good laughs. But Moss going back to being Corbin’s sidekick? There’s as much chance of that happening as Corbin has of growing back a full head of hair. That ship sailed! Moss laughs it up, and then gets “serious” as Corbin stares at him. Corbin leaves and Moss keeps laughing, will Moss prove he never needed Corbin?

 

SmackDown looks closer at Raquel Rodriguez.

“No one can compare to Raquel.” Big Mami Cool conquered NXT, she is the brick wall no one can get through. Former NXT Women’s Champion, former TWO-TIME NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, she has never ducked or dodged a fight, and she will knock everyone down. Ricky Desperado finally has a match on SmackDown next week!

 

Mad Cap Moss VS Angel Garza w/ Humberto Carrillo!

Speaking of not needing Corbin’s help, Moss did just fine on his own against uno Lothario. Will Moss do even better against the other? Or will the cousins craft a way to turn the joke back on Moss?

SmackDown returns, the Lethal Lovers make their entrance, and that of course means they bring out the kiss cam. As always, there’s a lovely lady up front that they find and they kiss her on both cheeks. Moss still dares them to try his cheeks, but they pass. The bell rings and Moss ties up with Garza. Moss puts Garza in a corner, lets off, and Garza sucker punches him! Moss stays up and laughs that off. They tie up, Moss ROCKS Garza! And then waistlock SLAMS him! Garza goes for a leg, Moss CLUBS away on him! Moss knees Garza low, then blows him a kiss. Garza blocks that, but Moss ducks the clothesline, hurdles, ducks and CLOBBERS Garza!

Fans fire up and Moss blows that kiss now. Carrillo distracts, Moss swipes at him, and Garza runs in! Moss TOSSES Garza out onto Carrillo! Moss says kiss this, then he puts Garza in. Carrillo anchors a leg! Garza basement dropkicks Moss! Garza fires off on Moss, puts him on the ropes, and then Garza CHOPS! Garza whips, Moss holds ropes, so Garza CHOPS again. Garza whips, Moss reverses and he catches Garza’s crossbody for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Moss fires off haymakers in the corner, stomps and punches, but whips corner to corner at 4. Moss RAMS into Garza, clotheslines Carrillo out of the ring, then Moss CLOBBERS Garza!

Fans fire up with Moss and he gives thumbs up. Moss reels Garza in, turns him, PUNCHLINE! Cover, Moss wins!

Winner: Mad Cap Moss, by pinfall

Moss is all fired up for another big win! He’s swept Los Lotharios, will he continue to clean up and- Corbin attacks! Happy isn’t so happy as he punches and stomps Moss in a corner! Corbin is angry with the fans booing him, but then he reels Moss in for END OF DAYS! And then Corbin goes out to look at the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy. Corbin STEALS the trophy! Corbin’s name is technically on it, but will Moss have to fight Corbin to get back what’s rightfully his?

 

Sami Zayn is in a good mood backstage.

He goes to Roman Reigns’ room? Sami thinks of how to introduce himself. Is he going to talk with the Tribal Chief? We’ll have to wait and see, after the break.

SmackDown returns, and Roman is talking with the Usos. Jey says he was gonna get Riddle, he swears. Jey promises it won’t happen again. Heyman walks over to say they have a guest who wants to see Roman. It’s Sami… Roman looks over and Sami walks in. How’re they doing? First and foremost, Sami acknowledges Roman. He’s a big fan. All the smashing and punching, it is great. There is no dispute, Roman is Head of the Table. Sometimes people forget that on top of Master Strategist, Sami is a locker room leader. Roman doesn’t have to worry about that stuff since he has his own locker room, but Sami hears and sees everything that’s going on.

Sami just wants to give Roman an example. Earlier, he saw McIntyre getting real chummy with RKBRO, the very team the Usos have that tag title unification match with. So now, RKBRO is going to be part of the lumberjacks during Sami’s match and uh, that’s really unbelievable. Sami would never snitch, he’s not a rat, but he also heard them say some very disrespectful things about the entire Bloodline. Sami kneels as he says this just brings him to a proposal. Sami’s name and reputation has taken hit after hit, and now it’s even worse because people think he is afraid of McIntyre! He’s not, by the way.

But what he needs right now, more than anything, is to beat McIntyre and regain that respect he is owed. Sami needs to win. So if you can guess what he’s getting at, if there was some way that he could maybe get some help out there, Sami would be more than happy to help the Bloodline in return. Trust Sami when he says he can be a very, very valuable ally. Sami acknowledges Roman, so Roman needs to recognize him out of that acknowledgement. Roman doesn’t respond, he just stares at Sami. Good talk. Sami’s gotta go get ready.

Sami leaves, and Roman is believing him when he talks about people running their mouths. “Take my name out their mouths. Understand?” Is that Roman saying the Usos are to join that Lumberjack Match in Sami’s corner?

 

Lacey Evans shares more of her life story.

“Growing up, if we weren’t living in tents, we were in trailers with holes in the floor, or small houses covered in mold. And the more money my dad did bring in, uh, the more drugs and anger came with it.” Lacey grew up in her most important years of her life without a mom. She wasn’t there to teach Lacey how to do hair, make-up, or get ready for prom. Lacey didn’t have mom as a shoulder to cry on, and was left sobbing in a pile of dirty clothes. Lacey does her own make-up before shows because at such a young age, she learned that if you want something done right, you do it yourself. Lacey taught herself what beauty and confidence were.

By the time she was 15 years old, Lacey competed in wrestling. Undefeated at #1 in the entire state of Florida, ninth in the nation. With the lack of support from home, it was up to Lacey to push herself to succeed. When you don’t have anyone to rely on and nothing to lose, you realize how unstoppable and strong you can be. But even with all that work, just imagine walking two miles, in the rain, all the way home, soaked to the bone and tired from juggling both job and school and wrestling and doing the best you can, only to find your father high and passed out on the couch, burning cigarette falling out of his mouth.

“It makes you hungry for something better out of life.” And Lacey learned how unbreakable she was, and how sorry she feels for those who have never been scared to death. What she’s been through has created the woman she is today. Motivated, ready for anything, careful, confident, mother, wife, sister, daughter, United States Marine, and WWE Superstar. “I am no better than the other superstars. But they damn sure ain’t better than me.”

 

Lumberjacks head to the ring!

Mansoor, the Viking Raiders, Shinsuke Nakamura, the New Day, RKBRO, Jinder, Shanky, Ridge and Sheamus all head down, all ready to surround that ring. Will they be able to keep Sami from running off? Or will Sami find a way to use them against McIntyre?

Lumberjack Match: Sami Zayn VS Drew McIntyre!

SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance first. Then Sami makes his entrance, and then so do the Usos! Sami is happy to see that, but RKBRO isn’t. The bell rings, Sami bails out, but to the wrong side. The New Day and Nakamura force Sami to get back in the ring. Sami circles around McIntyre, bails out again, but can’t get past the lumberjacks! The New Day and Nakamura pick Sami up to throw him in the ring! McIntyre then grabs Sami to TOSS him to a corner! McIntyre fires haymakers and CHOPS, and he follows Sami to another corner for another CHOP! Sami flops down but McIntyre stands him up.

McIntyre whips, Sami holds ropes, then he dumps McIntyre out! McIntyre gets up and is face-to-face with Sheamus. These two have history, but Ridge CLUBS McIntyre! Sheamus adds on, then RAMS McIntyre into steps! Sheamus puts McIntyre in, the Viking Raiders storm over but the Usos stand in their way. Ridge stares down Nakamura, Mansoor and the New Day, but it’s a standoff in and out of the ring while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Sami stands on McIntyre’s back to choke him on the ropes. The ref counts, Sami lets off at 4 and he taunts the lumberjacks on Drew’s side. Sami scrapes McIntyre out of the ring, Sheamus and Ridge are right there to CLUB away on McIntyre again! Then they put McIntyre back in while taunting the others. Sami brings McIntyre up, McIntyre GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Everyone’s feeling that one while McIntyre and Sami are down. Fans rally, McIntyre glare at Sheamus, Ridge and the Usos, but he gets Sami for an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! And then ANOTHER! Sami swings but into a NECKBREAKER!

Fans fire up with McIntyre’s kip up! Sami sits up in a daze and drags himself to a corner. McIntyre wants the countdown, but Sami drops out of the ring! RKBRO is there, but the Usos SUPERKICK Orton! Then they mug Riddle, and POST him! The Usos did their job, they leave ringside. Then Sheamus and Ridge brawl with the New Day! Nakamura and Mansoor help on New Day’s behalf, then the Viking Raiders! Sami uses this as a chance to escape! But McIntyre catches him at the barriers! McIntyre ROCKS Sami, fireman’s carries him back to the ring and shoves him in. But Jinder attacks McIntyre!

Shanky and Sheamus also go after McIntyre, but Mansoor and Nakamura rush over! The lumberjacks brawl again while Jinder puts McIntyre in the ring for Sami. The Viking Raiders help out again, as do the New Day. McIntyre gets up but Sami bails out. Sami can’t get past the cluster, so McIntyre FLIES onto everyone!! Fans are fired up, and Sami has reappeared on the far side! Sami realizes he has a chance! Sami runs away!

Winner: Drew McIntyre, by forfeit

McIntyre snarls, but Adam Pearce comes out here! “Sami, Sami, Sami. Never in all my years would I think it possible for someone to actually run from a Lumberjack match. But then again, I should’ve known it’s you.” Pearce tells Sami that next week, there will be NO running, it will be Sami VS McIntyre in a STEEL CAGE! Fans like the sound of that! Sami is furious, but then Jinder goes after McIntyre! Jinder stomps away, drags McIntyre up and Shanky adds on! They stomp and stomp, then haul Jinder up. McIntyre fights off the Kallas! GLASGOW KISS for Jinder! Then one for Shanky! McIntyre gives us the countdown, THREE! TWO! ONE! CLAYMORE for Jinder!

Sami sees all this and is shocked! Will Sami finally face the wrath of the Scottish Warrior and #KneeltotheSteel?


My Thoughts:

A good episode of SmackDown, but only barely. We got a decent opening segment out of that contract signing. Ronda still doesn’t do that well and Charlotte just came off as annoying with her always having to say she won at WrestleMania. The good stuff was the brawl, and kendo sticks always seem to be part of this feud. I don’t think this really adds much of anything, though, other than Gulak just gets turned into the punching bag. But hey, look! WWE remembered Xia Li! But her promo was really sad. She basically told us she’s turning Heel because WWE dropped the gaddam ball on her story with Natalya and they have just nothing else to do with her.

WWE also remembered Aliyah, and they really only used her to help establish Ricochet VS Shanky for a title match. Can WWE also remember they have Shotzi and make her Face again, tank and all? Why not make Shotzi and Xia Li a team of protectors so WWE has more RawDown teams? I mean, I knew Shayna & Natty were next up for Sasha & Naomi, but you gotta have more teams to follow after that. We got a decent promo showdown out of Shayna, Natty, Sasha and Naomi, and we’ll get a very good match out of them, but WWE is just sucking at this whole thing. At least Raquel got a good vignette to hype up her first match. She’ll probably dominate a local indie talent.

Speaking of which, Gunther/Walter did that again. It’s fine that he did, but something about it already feels tired. If Shanky fails to beat Ricochet, can Gunther just step up to him next? Ricochet VS Gunther can be an amazing match for the Intercontinental Championship, and we wouldn’t have to feel so bad about Ricochet losing if Gunther gets another belt in WWE. We got a good match out of the Woods VS Dunne rematch, but I’m a little surprised Dunne loses here. Dunne storming off from Sheamus & Ridge was fine, but again this all feels like bad Vince pacing. But perhaps the sooner Dunne gets away from “Butch” the better.

Moss and Corbin had a good promo, foreshadowing what was gonna happen tonight. Moss VS Garza was pretty good, and of course Moss wins. Corbin attacking Moss was expected, but I didn’t think he’d steal the Andre the Giant trophy. That will definitely be the crux of their WM Backlash blow-off, and I would think Moss wins. Good blending of stories with the Bloodline, though. RKBRO and McIntyre have a good promo together, and Sami using this to sucker the Bloodline into what happened tonight was clever. Riddle VS Jey was great stuff, best match of the night, though it wasn’t that hard.

The Bloodline believing Sami was quite the twist. But I suppose a part of Roman’s Tribal Chief persona has been his paranoia and hate of disrespect. Sami used that to his advantage, Usos only went after RKBRO in the Lumberjack match, but how disappointing that Sami ran away again. And how disappointing that it was the point of the story they’re telling. Both lumberjack and cage match stipulations should’ve been used sooner than this, but whatever. That cage match will be good stuff, and unless Pearce adds a No Escape clause, Sami will actually be able to win by running away, which is really stupid. So, I guess they’re going to let that be what happens.

My Score: 8/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.8.2025

We get to see Alicia Fox in action and a dog collar match! Definitely an odd combination, so let’s see what happens!

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As I feel like I say every week, the best parts of TNA are on NXT. I really can’t tolerate Dreamer and Delirious’ idea of creative. This shows have been slapdash early 00s MTV humor and nonsense angles. We open the show with Trick Williams, so of course you know he’s gonna be a dick and Hendry’s gonna try and get even.

At least this spawned an interesting concept with the TNA Heavyweight Championship being defended on NXT Battleground. So it’s nice that Hendry and TNA are getting exposure, but honestly it’s only Hendry, and the constant milking on the TNA side of “hearing from Hendry” is making me ill.

I feel like I’ve seen Johnny Gobs all over since Nekrogoblikon came out with new music. Not mad at it, just didn’t have that on my Bingo card.

 

Ratings:

  • Rosemary vs Lei Ying Lee – Lei wins via Thunderstruck – *
  • Great Hands vs Aztec Warriors: Aztec Warriors win via Laredo Driver + Arabian Moonsault – * 1/2
  • Trey Miguel w/Wentz vs Mustafa Ali w/Tasha & Hands: Ali wins via Crucifix Blade Runner – ** 3/4
  • Victoria Crawford vs Brittnie Brooks: Victoria wins via Flying Axe Kick – Squash
  • Dog Collar Match: International Championship Match: Steve Maclin (c) vs Eric Young w/Northern Armoury: Maclin retains via KIA – ***

Results:

Hey look, Trick comes out and does exactly what I said. He’s arrogant, he’s basically doing his own version of a Ric Flair promo. I do like the line about having two girls, one named Lexis who drives a Mercedes and Mercedes who drives a Lexus. It’s that right balance of dumb and clever to make me chuckle. Hendry of course comes out with his game face on, security tries, fails, and Hendry gets a measure of revenge.

Rosemary vs Lei Ying Lee – Lei wins via Thunderstruck

Okay even though I don’t mind Xia as a wrestler anymore, Brookside is on commentary and she’s…awful. She’s like an Arianna Grace with no charisma. Her little integrity shtick got lame halfway through the word the first time she said it.

This match goes about how you expect which is why it’s not much to discuss. Rosemary does her usually brawling, biting and using the 5 counts with the Upside Down. But as expected, she tries to use the Brass Knucks, Xia comes off of commentary to stop her from using the weapon, and Lei catches her with Thunderstruck. I guess this was supposed to keep the Xia angle with some heat, but it’s really dumb. I don’t want to see any more of this Angel vs Demon, which one will turn crap. It’s boring, it’s cliche and for babies.

At least Lei Ying Lee is gorgeous and one hell of a wrestler. Hopefully she gets away from Rosemary and Xia soon.

Great Hands vs Aztec Warriors

Laredo and Octagon take early turns on Jason Hotch, Octagon even pulls off some rope acrobatics like he thinks he’s Rey Fenix. Hands try to take a few shortcuts, but the actions stays quick, the Cali crowd is behind the Luchadors. Stereo Tijeras, Five Hole Dive from Laredo into an Asai Moonsault from Octagon. Laredo Driver into Handstand Arabian Moonsault, and Aztec Warriors win handily.

After the fact Ali attacks the Aztec Warriors, Tasha and the Hands are trying to calm down Ali but then the Rascalz run out. Maybe we’re getting an early start to the Trey vs Ali match. 

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Trey Miguel w/Wentz vs Mustafa Ali w/Tasha & Hands

Hopefully this is something worth actually typing about instead of WCW Thunder level of rushed throwaway trash.

They trade early chops, but Ali is pissed, no sells Trey and rocks him with a Forearm. Trey tries to Baseball Slide through the legs and roll into a Sunset Flip, but Ali rolls through, comes up with Trey and Powerbombs him moving immediately into Ground and Pound. Ali goes for a Reverse Powerslam, but Trey escapes it, tries to use his quickness, trips up Ali for a second as he goes to the apron and then he catches Trey in the ropes and hits the Draping DDT off the apron. Outside In Neckbreaker from Ali into a Standing Tornillo.

Ali throws Trey into the ropes, Trey tries something but Ali catches him, flips him vertical and then Dragon Suplex looks nasty. Ali heads back to the apron, wants the Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker, but Trey catches him with a Cutter! Trey puts a little Shake Rattle and Roll together, Ali tries to block the last one so Trey hits the ropes and lands a Lionsault. Ali powders and eats a Dive, Trey throws him back in, Meteora! 1-2-kick out! Trey gets a little frustrated but tries a front facelock, they trade cradles, Ali throws him to the ropes, Trey tries that Rewind Tiger Feint, but Ali hits a Missile Dropkick. Ali tells the Hands to finish things but Wentz comes out flying. Ali drives Wentz into the post, throws Trey back in and mouths off to Wentz. When he turns he eats Trey’s Knee Slide Tornado DDT.

Tasha distracts the ref, Hands attack Trey with a Double Choke Bomb on the Apron and Ali kills Trey with Crucifix Blade Runner.

Hardys come out to talk, they get a solid pop from the crowd, but nothing interesting gets said. The old “we let you down” promo and they’re trying to get across a fandom nickname of “Diehardyz” and that’s corny. They punctuate their part before the Nemeths of course come out with some Obsolete and Delete references. Ryan starts talking and gets booed loudly, so that’s nice, they both play in it well. Ryan makes some goofy faces, Nic and him poke fun at the Hardys and the fact that Jeff can’t come to Canada because he’s prohibidabido. 

So Santino comes out, says next week Jeff and Nic will have a singles match, so Matt will get a tag match against the Nemeths with a partner of his choosing. Kind of a stock standard promo, but the Nemeths and Santino made it fun. 

Huh, coming back from commercial there’s a video package from WWE showing the last time Jeff Hardy and Nic Nemeth had a match. 16 years ago. 

Victoria Crawford vs Brittnie Brooks

Brittnie is Chris Bey’s girlfriend and Alicia was always one of my favorites.

Victoria clocks Brittnie early, but Brittnie fires back, Victoria gets annoyed, hits her beautiful Northern Lights Suplex Hold for only a two. Victoria drives Brittnie into the corner, Brittinie tries to fight out, but Victoria catches her with a Tumbling Headscissors Take Over and then a Flying Axe Kick. Victoria’s gorgeous self wins, and Victoria looked pretty decent in the squash.

Masha comes out, attacks Victoria, so Tessa makes a save. Santino makes a tag match next week Blanshard and Crawfish vs Slamabitch and a partner of her choosing. Robert Stone overrides Santino and picks her partner for her and chooses Nikkita Lyons. 

Dog Collar Match: International Championship Match: Steve Maclin (c) vs Eric Young w/Northern Armoury

EY sandbags in the corner at the bell and then catches Maclin with an opportune yank of the chain and then starts a little dirty boxing and chain choking. Cardona is out on commentary because there’s a number 1 contender match next week for the International title. EY grinds the chain across Maclin’s face and the bridge of his nose, and he’s bleeding 40 seconds into the match.

Maclin powders but since it’s a dog collar match the jabronis get involved immediately. Maclin is bleeding like his last name is Rhodes, the jabronis get in some pot shots and EY just whips him with the chain, uses the post, just goes for classic deliberately paced hardcore brawl tactics. Maclin does manage to get a small flurry, EY does the Flair Corner Flop, then EY and the jabronis eat a SCUD before we go to commercial.

We come back, Maclin is back to getting murdered, and now all the potential number 1 contenders and either on commentary, the ramp or in the back watching a monitor. Even Mance Warner looks a little concerned and horny at the same time with the blood. Maclin is so bloody he looks like a post explosion scene from The Boys. Maclin fires, whips EY in the ropes, grabs him mid run, Headbutts him a few times, Jumping Thesz Press into the Ground and Pound with some chain whips. Jabronis come in and eat a Busakiu and Backbreaker, EY tries to take advantage but EY eats an Olympic Slam. Another Busaiku for EY, Jar Headbutt connects! EY kicks out at two, then powders but Maclin follows and wraps the chain around his neck and starts throwing EY around by the throat. Dorks fly at Maclin, he deflects them, but EY yanks the chain and Maclin falls off the apron. EY throws him back in, another two count. EY heads to the top, Maclin crotches him, bald Jabroni eats a Powerbomb, hair Jabroni heads a Buckle Bomb. EY slips the Tree, so Maclin puts the jabronis in the corner, Stacked Tag Em and Bag Em, Nerds get Caught in the Crosshairs!

EY sees the chance, kick to the gut, Piledriver! 1-2…KICK OUT! EY calls for the Macho Elbow but Maclin gets up, pulls him off the top with the chain and KIA! Maclin retains!

 

Overall Score: 4/10

A generally disappointing episode. The first hour felt like WCW Thunder written by Meth addicted Racoons. But the second hour starting with Mustafa, turned out to be okay. I’ve always enjoyed Alicia Fox aesthetically and she wasn’t bad in the ring, Mustafa being edgy is cool, Ryan Nemeth is a treasure, Tessa is still great and the dog collar match was decent.

So a mixed bag definitely. Rosemary is honestly useless anymore. She only gets a pop because of the gimmick, but her storylines have sucked, her matches aren’t great and this whole Infantile Sting knockoff of trying to stick to her morals and integrity and not do the mean things. Aztec Warriors are basic lucha stuff with no gimmick beyond the fact they’re luchadors. Lastly, the Trick Flair opening segment was okay at best but really just just paint by numbers.

It’s a sad turn of events when my favorite wrestling program anymore is WWE main roster stuff. Yikes…2025 is weird.

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Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (5/8/25)

Collision on a Thursday?!

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Will Dax & Cash learn to Fear The Red Death?

FTR put the blame on Daniel Garcia for how things went down between them, but now Garcia plans on taking one of the Top Guys out!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Ricochet VS Angelico w/ Serpentico; Ricochet wins.
  • 8 Man Tag: The Don Callis Family VS The Outrunners, Bandido & AR Fox; The Don Callis Family wins.
  • Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Lee Johnson w/ Blake Christian; Bowens wins.
  • Willow Nightingale VS Kris Statlander; Kris wins.
  • Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander VS The Dark Order; Takeshita & Alexander win.
  • “Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Dralistico; Bailey wins.
  • Daniel Garcia VS Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler & Stokely Hathaway; No Contest.

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Toni Storm is here!

Or rather, she’s still here given just last night, the TIMELESS AEW Women’s World Champion won a Fatal 4 Way Eliminator. And now she’s in the special box seat “balcony” with mic in hand. Detroit cheers and she blows kisses before saying, “So many men have taken a shot at me in here, I’m feeling like Abraham Lincoln. I will never forget my first. It was messy, it was sweaty, and painful. But I only wanted more. Once a month, once a week, twice a week, I was hooked. But then, it only became more risky. One at a time, then two at a time. And three at a time! Incorporating random objects, all the while being watched by perverts.”

The fans cheer being perverts but then Toni says, “One day, it will not end well for me. It will break my body and soil my soul. But in the end, I know it’s what I was born to do. And if you think I was referring to sexual intercourse, then get your minds out of the gutter!” Toni takes a moment before she continues, “Because the best bang could not compare to fighting for this!” She holds up the title and the fans cheer more! “I am not waiting for a Hayter or a CEO. So next week, line up the next batch of slop tarts, because baby wants to binge!” The fans also like the sound of that! Toni says spit on it and sit on it, and let’s get TIMELESS~!

The fans applaud and Toni takes a bow. Beach Break just got that much bigger, but who will take their shot at The Tramp that is The Champ?

 

Backstage interview with Paragon.

Lexy Nair is with Adam Cole, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly to ask them about the 2 Out of 3 Falls last Saturday. Roddy says that to say they’re disappointed is an understatement. He and Kyle are one of the best teams on this planet, and they thought it’d be like riding a bike. But it has been a bit more difficult than they thought. Kyle agrees that they’re frustrated and disappointed, but what they aren’t doing is taking anything away from themselves. They’re the Paragon and they’re still one of the best tag teams out there. And any other day, any other time, 99 out of 100, Kyle & Roddy win that match.

Cole agrees, and he knows that was tough last week. But they are one of the best teams in the world. There will be plenty of chances to prove that this year. But in step the Grizzled Young Veterans and Zack Gibson says say that again. He can’t believe Paragon has the nerve to stand here sulking and complaining. Honestly, this three are three of the best ever. The problem is, they’ve gone soft! They’ve forgotten what it is to fight for their sport. So any time they’re ready, GYV will remind them what that’s like. Kyle & Roddy say why not. GYV will be the first time that gets stomped on Paragon’s way back to the top!

GYV laugh that off then take their leave. But when and where will Liverpool’s Number One & Mr. Mayhem take on the Savior of the Backbreaker & the Violent Artist?

 

Ricochet VS Angelico w/ Serpentico!

The One & Only just got a big win last night alongside the Young Bucks, but now he looks to get a win on his own. Will Ricochet make Detroit #OuttaThisWorld two nights in a row? Or will tonight belong to Spanish Announce Project’s South African Stud?

The bell rings and the fans rally as Angelico and Ricochet circle. They feel things out, circle more, then Angelico leaves Ricochet hanging by smoothing his hair. Ricochet says ha ha, more bald jokes. Ricochet waistlocks, the fans chant, “He Has Hair!” but Ricochet hammerlocks and snapmares to then ghost pin, TWO! Ricochet taunts Angelico that this is professional wrestling, not modeling. Angelico trips Ricochet to cover, ONE! Angelico has a cording hold and he keeps Ricochet from the ropes. Ricochet wrenches, but Angelico gets the cording hold back! Ricochet endures, reaches out, but Angelico arm-drags him to the mat!

The fans cheer more, but Ricochet kips up. Angelico wrangles him back down! Ricochet claws at Angelico but Angelico polishes the bald head! The fans cheer and Angelico keeps on the arm. Ricochet fights up again, but Angelico wrangles him back down! Angelico gives Ricochet more polish, then stands him up to wrench and cording hold. Ricochet throws a body shot, flips up and over, but Angelico switches arms for a modified Cobra Twist! Angelico holds up his hand and the fans cheer, but Ricochet fights free and bails out. The fans boo but then Angelico sneaks up to clamp on shoulder claws!

Ricochet fights back, and he THROWS Angelico to the floor! Ricochet skins the cat, then TORNILLO PLANCHAS! Ricochet takes down Angelico, taunts Serpentico, then goes storming off to grab a chair! Ricochet chases off #SNAKEMAN, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Ricochet gets up on the barrier to soak up more heat, and he even flicks sweat off his bald head! Ricochet puts Angelico in the ring, stalks him to ropes, then CHOKES him! The ref counts, Ricochet backs off, and Serpentico coaches Angelico. Angelico sputters but Ricochet brings him up for a snapmare. Ricochet digs his knee into Angelico’s back as part of the chinlock. Angelico endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Angelico is free, runs the ropes, but Ricochet DROPKICKS him down! Ricochet taunts the fans, covers Angelico, TWO! Angelico is tougher than that but Ricochet covers again, ONE! And again, ONE! And again, ONE!!

Ricochet throws a fit and SLAPS Angelico down before arguing with the ref. The ref defends the count, so Ricochet just stomps away on Angelico’s back! Ricochet taunts the fans, goes back to stomp Angelico and kick him around, then he kicks Angelico to the ropes. Angelico rises to BODY BLOW! And JAB! Ricochet staggers back, Angelico fires more shots! Angelico runs, KICKS the backdrop away, then runs again, only for Ricochet to FLAPJACK him off ropes and JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Angelico survives and Collision returns to single picture. Ricochet storms his way to a corner while the fans boo.

Ricochet aims and 450- NO, he has to bail out as Angelico moves! Ricochet comes back but Angelico dodges again, Ricochet hits only buckles! Angelico swings, Ricochet dodges and shoves to TIGER WALL KICK! And SOBAT! KNEE! But Angelico KNEES in return! Ricochet rebounds to V-TRIGGER! ROLLING- NO, Angelico clinches for a LIFTING FLATLINER! The fans fire up while both men are down! A standing count starts, Ricochet and Angelico stir, and they rise at 5 of 10. Angelico counters a punch and then fires haymakers! Angelico whips, Ricochet reverses, but then Ricochet catches the leap!

Angelico fights Ricochet’s clinch with elbows, then whips, but Ricochet reverses, Angelico LEAPING LARIATS! And LEAPING LARIATS again! The fans fire up and Angelico storms up to Ricochet. Angelico whips, Ricochet reverses, but Angelico reverses back! COBRA TWIST, and the HEAD SLAPS! The fans fire up as Angelico just takes Ricochet to task! Ricochet sputters and staggers around, Angelico kicks and Canadian Racks! YOYO SLAM, into a hammerlock and HALF CRAB! Ricochet endures, reaches out, but Angelico gets the other arm! Ricochet kicks with his free leg and has the ROPEBREAK! The fans boo but Angelico lets go.

Ricochet goes to the apron, Angelico storms up, but Ricochet HOTSHOTS him! And then FLICKS the ropes at Angelico to hit down low! Ricochet then springboards and FLYING LARIATS! The fans boo but Ricochet runs for a STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Ricochet just keeps going, dragon sleeper for the VERTIGO!! Ricochet rolls back, locks ‘n’ loads, and SPIRIT GUN!! Cover, Ricochet wins!

Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall

Ricochet made sure Angelico was done before he got the 1-2-3, and now he gets the mic. “Go ahead. C’mon, I can’t hear you! I can’t hear you!” The fans boo and taunt him more and Ricochet says he welcomes it all! Their boos mean NOTHING to him, because he sees what they cheer for. And c’mon, if you cheer for the Detroit Lions, that means you’re dumb as hell. If you were smart, if you had any amount of common sense, you’d be cheering for him! The fans keep taunting him with “They’re Not Bald!” But Ricochet says the Eagles won the Super Bowl, what’re they talking about? They should be cheering him, because he’s been here less than a year and he’s beaten most of the favorites!

Brody King, Will Ospreay, Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, Mark Briscoe, Swerve Strickland, and even Kenny Omega! All of them are AEW legends, and Ricochet beat them all! But wait, speaking of legends… Ricochet points out the living legend, Zach Gowen! Ricochet remembers growing up, watching wrestling, he was a huge fan of Zach Gowen. Huge fan. He remembers when big Brock would beat him up and down the arena, that was awesome. But the thing is, Daddy Gowen used to be on this side of the barriers, but now he’s on the other side of them. What happened, Zach? Doesn’t have a leg in the fight anymore?

Ricochet laughs at his own offensive joke, and then asks where that fire is now. He pushes Zach around, security rushes in and Ricochet says he wasn’t doing anything! They’re just talking! Then he BOPS each and every guard! They like that? Ricochet THROWS one guy into railing! Ricochet does his own commentary as he sends another one into the steel steps! Then he puts the third one in the ring, and says Zach might like this. The fans boo but now Ricochet brings out THE SCISSORS! Ricochet cuts this guy’s hair up! But Zach jumps into the ring!! The fans cheer as Zach snatches the scissors from Ricochet!

The fans cheer as Zach asks what is wrong with Ricochet! Ricochet says sorry, sorry! But then he KICKS Zach’s leg out! And then SPIRIT GUN!! The fans boo even more but Ricochet isn’t done with Zach. He takes Zach’s prosthetic leg away! The fans boo as loud as they can as Ricochet leaves with the leg! Ricochet isn’t just humiliating Zach Gowen, he’s committing a crime! Ricochet holds the leg up as a trophy, then mockingly limps with it. Will anyone ever humble the ego that is #OuttaThisWorld?

 

8 Man Tag: The Don Callis Family VS The Outrunners, Bandido & AR Fox!

Don Callis himself dared Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd to find a friend so they could settle things with Roppongi Vice and the Family, but the Outrunners did better than that! They found TWO friends! Will the Most Wanted ROH World Champion and the Whole Fox’n Show help the Youngest Men Alive humble Callis’ cronies? Or will Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lance Archer & Kyle Fletcher use them to take out all of their frustrations?

Callis of course joins commentary while the teams sort out. Callis calls tonight “Don Callis Championship Wrestling,” and says Detroit boos him and his Family because it is a city of losers. Kyle Fletcher starts against Bandido and the fans fire up. Kyle and Bandido circle, the fans rally up more, and they tie up. They go around, Kyle puts Bandido on the ropes. The fans rally for Bandido and he dodges the chop to CHOP! Kyle swings, Bandido dodges and headlocks. Kyle powers up and out, Bandido RAMS him, but Kyle rebounds to RUN Bandido over! Kyle flexes, the fans boo, but then Turbo flexes and the fans cheer.

So Kyle BOOTS Turbo off the apron! Kyle runs, Bandido dodges, hurdles, but Kyle leaps over. The fans tell Callis off while things keep moving. Bandido slips around to tilt-o-whirl RANA! And then DROPKICK! Kyle falls against ropes, Trent tags in, and Trent CLOBBERS Bandido! The fans boo, Trent rains down fists, and the ref reprimands. Trent stops to tag in Rocky. Roppongi Vice mugs Bandido, then they DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX! But Bandido lands out, tags AR Fox, and Fox BOOTS Rocky! And BOOTS Trent! Fox goes up, up, and CANNONBALLS! The fans fire up but here comes the Murderhawk Monster!

Archer scoops Fox into the crucifix lift! But Fox slips free, goes Matrix to dodge, and he ENZIGIRIS! Archer tumbles out, Fox whips Rocky to the corner, Rocky runs into Turbo’s BOOT! Truth adds a HAYMAKER, then Fox tags Turbo. Turbo brings Rocky around to wrench and wristlock. Truth tags in as they whip and atomic drop, UPPERCUT HART ATTACK! Trent is back, but he runs into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! The fans fire up with The Outrunner as they run at the corners! BACK ELBOWS in stereo for RPG Vice! Then Outrunners trade, more ELBOWS in stereo! Then a feed to the BULLDOG LARIAT COMBO! The fans fire up while The Outrunners wind it up!

“Turbo Floyd! You-” Well, Trent gets Rocky out of there, they do NOT give the people what they want. Archer is back and he double choke grips! DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM!! Archer BLASTS Fox & Bandido off the corner, Kyle is there to beat them up, and the fans boo as Archer stomps away on Truth! Archer stands on Truth in the corner and laughs while Collision goes picture in picture.

Archer stalks Truth tot he Callis corner. Rocky tags Archer in and they mug Truth. Archer bumps Truth off buckles, then whips him corner to corner hard! Truth falls to the mat, Archer puts him back in the corner, and Archer looms over him. Truth rises up to fire CHOPS, but archer eggs him on! Truth fires haymakers, then runs, only for Archer to DECK him! Tag to Trent and Trent stalks Truth while Archer TOSESS Turbo! Trent CHOKES Truth, CHOPS him, then talks trash. Trent winds up to CHOP again! Trent brings Truth over to bump off buckles, then he tags in Rocky. RPG Vice mugs Truth, whips him to a corner, and Kyle joins in.

Rocky runs up to ELBOW Truth, then Trent adds an ELBOW of his own! Kyle runs to forearm SMASH! Archer runs in and ELBOWS Truth down! Rocky covers, TWO! Truth survives the onslaught, but Rocky wrenches an arm. Tag to Kyle and Kyle KICKS then arm! Kyle mocks Truth reaching out for his corner, then stomps Truth down. Kyle stalks Truth to the ropes, mockingly holds Truth’s hand out, then scoops and SLAMS him in a snap! Kyle taunts Bandido, then he brings Truth up. Truth fires hands, but Kyle scoops and SLAMS again! Collision returns to single picture and he BLASTS Truth’s corner! Bandido avoids the shot and shouts at Kyle!

Kyle taunts Bandido, but Truth fires hands! The fans fire up but Kyle BOOTS Truth! Kyle suplexes, but Truth counters with a cradle! TWO, and Kyle is up, only for Truth to juke! Hot tag to Bandido! Kyle kicks but Bandido deflects and waistlocks. Kyle switches, shoves and runs up, but Bandido SUPERKICKS! Bandido goes up, up, and TORNILLOS! Down goes Kyle and he bails out! RPG Vice attack Bandido from behind! RPG Vice double whip, Bandido grabs ropes and he BOOTS them back! The Outrunners are in and they stereo ATOMIC DROP! RPG Vice tumble up and out of the ring! Archer runs in, Bandido holds the ropes down, but Archer doesn’t fall for it!

Archer ROCKS Bandido, but the Outrunners DUMP him out! The fans fire up as the Callis Family regroups by the ramp. Fox returns, and he coordinates with Bandido! Whip and pop-up, SUPER CANNONBALL!! The fans fire up as Fox hits a strike! And then The Outrunners form a staircase! Bandido runs to step, step, and ESCALARA CONJILO!! The fans are thunderous as Bandido puts Kyle in! The Outrunners set Kyle up and then wind it up! “Turbo Floyd! You sonova b*tch!” HANDSHAKE DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Fox adds a SWANTON BOMB! Bandido adds a FROG SPLASH!! Cover, The Family breaks it!

The fans boo but The Outrunners brawl with the Family! Things tumble out of the ring, but Bandido aims at Kyle on the ropes! Bandido deals the hand, BLACKJACK- NO, Kyle switches through! DRAGON SUPLEX, but Bandido lands out! Bandido ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls, but Kyle stops the DDT to MICHINOKU DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Kyle and Bandido crawl, hot tags to Fox and Trent! Fox RAMS Trent, goes up, up, and leaps over Trent to somersault and CANNONBALL Kyle! Then Fox wrenches Trent, catches the leg, and FISHERMAN BUSTERS! Archer grabs Fox, shoves him back, but Fox returns to DRAPING DDT!

Fox sees Rocky, Rocky kicks first, then Rocky whips. Fox reverses, Rocky is in the corner, Fox hits an A-LIST LARIAT! Kyle runs up but Fox ELBOWS him away! Fox skins the cat to DROPKICK Rocky and then backwards roll, CUTTER for Kyle! Then Fox avoids Rocky to hit a CUTTER!! The fans are electric and Fox has Kyle on the ropes! Fox builds speed, but Trent anchors his foot! Kyle hits a CALF KICK! The Outrunners BLAST Trent, but Archer CROSSBODIES The Outrunners! Bandido springboards in but Kyle catches him! Kyle calls to the boys, RPG Vice hit a DOUBLE JUMP KNEE! The fans boo but Fox is up!

Fox dodges RPG Vice, BOOTS Kyle, then DOUBLE CUTTER RPG Vice! The fans are thunderous again as Fox goes up, up, but Kyle distracts the ref! Archer grabs Fox, and he SUPER CHOKE SLAMS him down! RPG Vice then sits Fox up, wrenches and double pump handle! JACKAL DRIVER!! Cover, Don Callis Family wins!

Winners: The Don Callis Family, by pinfall

Trent shouts that no one will ever disrespect them again! Will Callis’ pack of jackals devour anyone and everyone that stands in their way?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Beach Break!

After the assault and humiliation that we saw earlier tonight, Zach Gowen is going to make his return to wrestling! Will Zach get revenge on Ricochet for taking things too far?

 

Jon Moxley speaks.

“So, we’re through the obligatory preamble, casualties on both sides. Last night, you took out my number one lieutenant. Now I could vow revenge and talk about all the things I’m gonna do to Samoa Joe once I get him inside that steel cage. But that would be rather rote, and probably mostly untrue. What do we know? The consensus is Samoa Joe is gonna kick my ass. And yeah, there’s nobody on the planet better at getting their ass kicked than me. The question isn’t whether Joe will beat me up. The question is, how long can he do it? Five, eight minutes? Ten? 20? 25? I’ve got all night.

“I know you don’t think very much of me, Joe, but you are one of the guys that I have genuine respect for. You are the embodiment of a champion. But you’re not the AEW World Champion, I am. And I know that no matter what happens to me inside that steel cage in Chicago, no matter what Hell is put on me, no matter what I am put through in that steel cage, I know I have been through worse. I have been through the kind of Hell, I have weathered the kind of storms, I have faced down the kinds of demons that would keep these kids up at night. So I don’t need to be feared or respected by you or anybody else. I just need you to show up.

“I don’t get along with the rest of the world because I am not like the rest of the world. And believe it or not, next week, there is nowhere else in the world I would rather be than locked inside a steel cage in Chicago with the AEW World Championship hanging in the balance, with the baddest man in pro-wrestling, Samoa Joe. I didn’t build my foundation on sand. When the storm comes through, the only thing that matters is who is the last man standing.” The Maniac has issued his ultimatum, will he ultimately be the baddest man in AEW?

 

Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Lee Johnson w/ Blake Christian!

The Pride of Pro-Wrestling is ready to prove he’s worthy of all the opportunities before him, but that means having others step to the plate. #BigShotty thinks he can get a hit off the 5 Tool Player, but will he be able to go yard? Or will he just get Molly Whopped and sent back to the dugout?

The bell rings and the fans rally behind Bowens. Bowens and Lee tie up, Bowens wrenches and wristlocks, but Lee wrenches back. Bowens slips through, wrenches and hammerlocks, then he spins and snapmares Lee to an Oklahoma Roll! TWO, and Bowens tries a cradle, TWO! Lee is up to headlock back, but Bowens powers up and out. Lee goes up and over, baits Bowens into a waistlock, but Bowens switches. Lee switches, then he shoves Bowens! “You’re nothing!” The fans boo and Bowens scowls. Lee talks more trash, but Bowens CHOPS Lee off his feet! Bowens stalks Lee to a corner, CHOPS again, and the fans “WOO~!”

Bowens CHPOS again, and again, and again! Bowens then stomps a mudhole into Lee! The ref counts, Bowens steps off at 4, and Bowens apologizes. Lee bails out, Bowens pursues, and Lee tries to apologize. But then Lee bumps into Daddy Ass! Lee looks and sees Billy, apologizes to him now, but Bowens ROCKS Lee! Bowens whips Lee hard into barriers and the fans fire up! Bowens puts Lee in the ring, but Lee kicks low! Lee eggs Bowens on, whips, but Bowens hurdles and mule kicks! Front kicks! FAMOUSER! The fans fire up and Bowens wrenches to lift Lee, SWING OUT FACEBUSTER! Cover, ONE?!?

Billy is annoyed, but then Blake gets on the apron! Bowens backs the Vanilla Babyface off, but then he dodges Lee’s sneak attack! Bowens fireman’s carries, Lee slips free and shoves Bowens to ropes. Billy wants after Blake but the ref keeps him back. Bowens ELBOWS Lee away, but Blake swipes at him! Lee then DUMPS Bowens out! Bowens staggers up, Lee FLIES, and he gets just enough of Bowens to take him down! Then Lee and Blake mock the scissor fingers! The fans boo but Lee puts Bowens in the ring. Lee reels Bowens in, suplexes, but Bowens slips free! Bowens shoves Lee away, runs up, and he blocks the boot! But not the ENZIGIRI!

Lee SUPERKICKS Bowens, runs, but into the Rock, Paper, Scissors, SUPERKICK! The fans fire up and Bowens shows them how it’s done! He puts up the scissors, then shouts for his shot! But Blake gets on the apron! Bowens grabs Blake, Lee rolls Bowens up with tights, TWO!! MOLLY WHOP!! Cover, Bowens wins!

Winner: Anthony Bowens, by pinfall

Blake tried to tip the scales, but then he also storms into the ring! Billy gets in Blake’s way and Blake backs up. Blake  “apologizes,” but then he takes a swing! Billy stops that and TOSSES Blake out! Billy says “SUCK IT!” Bowens grabs a mic to tell Detroit, “What you just saw was the Pride of Professional Wrestling! The perfect combination of power, athleticism, intelligence, the look, and The It Factor. And I am in a really good mood, so y’know what? Billy, throw ’em up! Detroit, throw ’em up! And make some noise!” And they SCISSOR FINGER~! For old time’s sake, Bowens embraces the old gimmick. But will nothing stop Bowens from making himself a contender?

 

The Gates of Agony are here!

Detroit cheers as Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona walk out to the ring, but they grab mics so they can talk. Kaun calls out Bryan Keith & Big Bill. “You think you’re gonna walk through these Gates unscathed, unburned, and redeem yourselves in the eyes of Chris Jericho?” The fans boo and Kaun says, “Hell no, Paradise has to be earned. And these Gates right here? They’re gonna stop you in your tracks.” Liona says, “And this time, we’re not doing it in a parking lot! Y’know why? Because we’re in Detroit! Why not do this right here, right now!?” The fans cheer and Liona tells Big Bill & Bryan Keith, you heard the people! Get out here and fight!

The shirts come off, and here come the Redwood & Bad Apple! They go right to the ring and the brawl is on! The fans fire up as Bill has Kaun and Keith has Liona! Bill hammers away on Kaun in a corner, Liona ROCKS Keith, but Keith roars! Keith runs, only for Liona to LARIAT him down! Bill BOOTS Liona down! Bill goes out after Liona, but then Keith LARIATS Kaun and himself up and out of the ring! Bill and Liona brawl, Linoa shoves Bill into railing and CLUBS him! Keith and Kaun brawl on the floor, Liona SMACKS Bill off steel steps! Liona fires up, the fans are torn, and Liona runs in, only for Bill to send him into railing! In fact, Liona goes over the railing!

Keith staggers but Kaun keeps after him. Kaun brings Keith to the ramp but Keith elbows free! Keith runs but Kaun fireman’s carries! SAMOAN DROP down through tables!! Fans lose their minds, and somehow Liona is up! Liona and Bill now brawl on the stage, even as security and producer Kevin Matthews try to stop this! But there’s no stopping it, and Bill BOOTS Liona! Liona wobbles, but then he roars! Liona SPEARS Bill off the stage and down through tables!! The fans lose their minds all over again! The Gates and the Branches are down around ringside, is the Learning Tree impressed watching this at home?

 

AEW hears from Anna Jay & Harley Cameron, as well as Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne.

The Queenslayer says, “Megan, you really like to pick fights, huh? I don’t care how big you are, how hard you hit, I will wrap my arms around you and make you sleep!” The Superbad Girl says Anna has been gone a long time, and the Megasus says things have changed. There is a new animal in this jungle, and having a pure heart, fat ass and good friends isn’t gonna cut it. But the wild Aussie tells the Megasus, “I bet your back is blown out after the fight that I brought last night!” Anna says don’t say it like. Ford tells Harley to stop hiding behind Anna’s fat ass already. Ford & Megan want them to fight and learn that mercy is the one thing they never mastered.

Harley shouts that she and Anna will SLAY THE MEGASUS, and all will FEEL THE WRATH! And so BREAKING NEWS for Beach Break Collision! Anna Jay VS Megan Bayne will happen next Saturday when Collision returns to TNT!

 

Willow Nightingale VS Kris Statlander!

Former friends, bitter enemies, and now maybe somewhere in between, the Babe with the Power and the Galaxy’s Greatest will battle 1v1 once more! But will we truly see she’s a #BornAgainKristen when this fight helps her make amends with Willow? Or will nothing Kris does matter, and Willow will smile anyway?

The bell rings and the two circle. The two start pushing, and then shoving, and then Willow wrenches to wrangle Kris. Kris fights up to wrench back and headlock, but Willow powers out to headlock in return. Kris powers up and out, then reels Willow in for her own headlock. Willow THROWS Kris away and the fans fire up! Willow wants Kris to take this serious, so Kris runs up to waistlock. Willow fights the lift and switches, Kris fights the lift in return. Willow powers through to SLAM Kris all the same! The fans fire up more while Kris grows frustrated. Kris storms up, but Willow boops her on the nose!

The fans are torn but Kris says if that’s how it’s gonna be… And she SLAPS Willow! Willow swings, Kris dodges and Kris trips Willow to then basement CROSSBODY! Kris mocks the Willow smile ‘n’ pose, TWO! Kris mocks the smiling but then Willow SLAPS her! The fans fire up so Kris CHOSP! Willow CHOPS! Is that a spider on the screen? The CHOPS keep going and the fans “WOO~!” Willow then fires off forearms! And an ENZIGIRI! Kris sputters to a corner, Willow storms up, and the fans cheer as she bumps Kris off buckles! Then she brings Kris to another corner for another buckle bump! And then the third corner! And the fourth corner!

The fans fire up as Willow completes the lap, snapmares Kris and BOOTS her down! Willow whips Kris again, but Kris sunset flips! TWO, Willow sits up into a BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Kris huffs ‘n’ puffs but she CHOSP! And ROKS! And CHOPS! Kris hooks the arms but Willow flips that around to a backslide, TWO! Kris Oklahoma rolls, TWO! Willow has the cover, TWO! Kris has it back, TWO! Both women stand, Kris scoops, but Willow slips free! Willow shoves Kris, Kris goes up the corner, BACK ELBOW! Kris flexes and the fans are torn, but she hurries to cover, TWO! The fans rally and Kris brings Willow up.

Kris runs, but Willow POUNCES her! PERIOD! Kris tumbles out, the fans fire up, and the ring count starts. Willow goes to the apron and she CANNONBALLS! The fans fire up more as Kris goes down! Willow high-fives the front row, then she goes back to drag Kris up. Willow reels Kris in, but Kris suplexes first! A hard landing on the floor and we’re past 5 of 10! Kris rolls in at 7, but rolls out while Willow rolls in. Kris grabs Willow and brings her back out while Collision goes picture in picture.

Kris brings Willow around to hit another suplex to the floor! Kris soaks up cheers and jeers, puts Willow back in the ring, and then soaks up more cheers and jeers. Kris runs and LARIATS Willow in the corner! Then she scoop SLAMS, covers, TWO! Willow is still in this but Kris stays on her. Kris whips Willow, Willow reverses, and Willow stays back as Kris goes up. Willow then CLUBS Kris on the back, and she reels Kris in for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Willow reels Kris into a GROUND OCTOPUS! Kris endures as Willow twists her around! Kris pushes it to a cover, TWO! Both women stand, Kris kicks low and snapmares for a body scissor squeeze!

Willow endures, even as Kris adds a half nelson to the mix! Willow fights around, reaches out, and throws elbows! The nelson is undone but Willow still elbows away at the legs! Kris lets Willow go, the two stand up, and Kris CHOPS! Willow seethes and winds up to CHOP back! Kris ROCKS Willow! Willow CHOPS Kris! Kris ROCKS Willow, Willow ROCKS Kris, and repeat! The shots go back and forth, then Willow fires a flurry! Kris fires her own flurry in return! Both women wobble, then they fire more shots! Collision returns to single picture as the shots keep going! Willow then slips around and GERMAN SUPLEXES!

Kris rises, and she gets around Willow to GERMAN SUPLEX! Both women stand, DOUBLE LARIATS collide, and both women fall back! The fans fire up while Kris and Willow go to opposite corners. Kris and Willow rise, then Willow runs up to back body block! Kris dodges the lariat and UPPERCUTS! Kris runs side to side to KNEE Willow! Kris whips, Willow cartwheels and BOOTS! Kris kips up to PELE! Kris runs, but Willow hits a SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO!! The fans are thunderous and Willow has Kris in a corner. Willow LARIATS point blank again and again and again! The fans count all the way to nine, but Kris dodges ten!

Willow blocks the superkick, fireman’s carries, and she bumps Kris off buckles before- NO, Kris slips free! Kris waistlocks but Willow CLUBS away! Kris shoves Willow but Willow avoids the snap powerslam! Willow gut wrenches but Kris trips her! Jackknife bridge, TWO and Willow sunset flips it! TWO and both women stand! SUPERKICK from Kris! Kris runs to SCISSOR KICK! Cover, TWO!! Willow survives and Kris is shocked! The fans are thunderous and Kris hauls Willow up. Kris has the leg, but Willow wrenches and fireman’s carries, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and Willow is beside herself!

Detroit is thunderous as Willow puts Kris in the corner. Willow bumps Kris off buckles, then she climbs up to rain down fists! The fans count, but Kris slips out to CLUB Willow on the back! Kris goes up and she has Willow on the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Both women are down and the fans go wild! Kris and Willow slowly rise again, and Kris takes aim! Kris winds up and DISCUS- LARIAT from Willow!! The straps come down and Willow hauls Kris up! BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!!! But Kris flounders all the way out of the ring! Willow rises, but Wheeler Yuta is here. Yuta taunts former friend Kris, but this is to distract the ref!

Marina Shafir gets Willow with a CHAIN!! Marina CHOKES Willow, then KICKS her down! The fans boo but the Death Riders leave ringside. Kris has no idea what happened, she just tucks Willow in! STATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!! Cover, Kris wins!!

Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall

The Problem flips off Willow and Detroit as she finally gets revenge on Willow. Will Willow be able to smile when she’s this pissed off at Marina?

 

Skye Blue speaks.

“Next week, Beach Break, AEW is back in Chicago. And so am I. I’m back, and I’m a violent little thing.” The Chicago Skye is dark and brooding once again, but will her future be bright?

 

Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander VS The Dark Order!

Before they take on Will Ospreay & Hangman Page for Beach Break, The Alpha & Walking Weapon are going to make an example out of the Cowboy’s former friends. Will this be the end of The Dark Order once and for all? Or can Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds survive despite not having the Numbers?

Well, Konosuke & Alexander don’t even wait, they just attack! The bell rings, Konosuke TOSSES Uno and Alexander runs up on Reynolds! Reynolds dodges, runs back in, but Alexander ELBOWS him down! Then BOOTS him! Konosuke uses his own jacket to LASH Uno with those studs! Alexander throws his jacket off to keep on Reynolds, and the ref is so busy with Alexander that he misses Callis CLAWING Uno’s eyes! Alexander whips Reynolds, Reynolds goes up and over, but then Alexander puts him on the apron! Reynolds avoids the shoulder to GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP!

Alexander staggers away, the ref is distracted, and Konosuke YANKS Reynolds down! Konosuke sits Reynolds on the apron, CHOPS and hits a DRIVE-BY, then Alexander adds his CROSSBODY CHECK! Reynolds is down, Uno runs up, but Alexander dodges for the ALPHA ELBOW to take Uno down! Alexander puts Reynolds back in the ring, bumps him off buckles, and he tags Konosuke. Konosuke wrenches and reels Reynolds in, BLUE THUNDER- NO, Reynolds fights the bomb! Reynolds reaches out for Uno, but Konosuke reels him in! BIG back suplex, but Reynolds lands out! Reyhnolds shoves Konosuke aside, hot tag to Uno!

Uno ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! The fans fire up and Uno tags Reynolds back in! They double whip Konosuke, but he breaks their double lariat! Reynolds dodges as Konosuke LARIATS Uno down! Reynolds comes back but into the BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Hot tag to Alexander, and he hoists Uno up into the Electric Chair! Konosuke goes up, JUMP KNEE DOOMSDAY!! Then they haul Reynolds up, DOUBLE ROLLING ELBOWS!! And from there, STRAITJACKET PILEDRIVER!! Cover, Callis Family wins again!

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander, by pinfall

Not only are these two rolling towards Beach Break, but Konosuke is red hot going into his NEVER Openweight Championship defense tomorrow night, NJPW Resurgence in California! Will all of the wrestling world soon belong to the Don Callis Family?

 

“Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Dralistico!

This match came about because La Faccion Ingobernable was upset Kevin Knight’s team won that $400,000 tag match and they decided to make him pay for it physically. LFI essentially screwed The Jet out of a Continental Championship opportunity, but Bailey is going to fight for his friend! Will Bailey start by taking out El Toro Blanco’s brother?

The bell rings and the fans rally up. The two tie up, Dralistico puts Bailey in a corner, but the ref counts. Dralistico backs off, and he CHOPS! Dralistico fires hands, the ref counts, but Dralistico tells Bailey off. Dralistico runs, but Bailey blocks the superkick! Bailey swings, Dralistico ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Bailey drops down, hurdles over, and KICKS Dralistico down! The fans fire up while Dralistico bails out. Bailey builds speed, but Dralistico ducks the baseball slide! Bailey kicks, Dralistico blocks and flips Bailey! Bailey lands safe, but then Dralistico avoids the wall kick to ROCK him! Bailey comes back, Dralistico pops Bailey up, and Bailey mule kicks!

Bailey ASAI MOONSAULTS and down goes Dralistico at the ramp! The fans fire and Bailey hurries into the ring. Bailey is all fired up while Dralistico sputters. Bailey goes back out after Dralistico, then he drags Dralistico up. Bailey KICKS, and CHOPS, and then brings Dralistico around. Dralistico CLAWS the eyes! The fans boo but Dralistico RANAS Bailey into the steel steps! Then a SUPERKICK into the steps! Dralistico tranquilos and fans boo while Collision goes picture in picture.

Dralistico nods as the fans rally, and he stalks Bailey. Dralistico drags Bailey up, SMACKS him off the steel steps, then refreshes the ring count. Dralistico pretends he can’t hear the fans booing but he sees them give him thumbs down. Dralistico storms up on Bailey to CHOP him against railing! Dralistico then whips Bailey into the railing! Dralistico hops up onto the barriers so he can soak up the heat. Bailey crawls to the apron but Dralistico shoves him into the ring. Dralistico sits Bailey up, clamps on a GROUND COBRA TWIST, but Bailey endures! Dralistico throws down fists, then tells the fans to shut up!

Dralistico goes back to Bailey, stomps him, then drags him to a drop zone. Dralistico springboards to SWANTON BOMB! Cover, TWO! Dralistico tells everyone to tranquilo, then he stands Bailey up for a HEADBUTT! Dralistico looms over Bailey, stalks him to the ropes, and then KICKS a leg out! Dralistico puts Bailey on the ropes to CHOKE him! Collision returns to single picture as the fans boo and the ref counts. Dralistico stops at 4, then he KICKS Bailey in the leg! And he KICKS the leg again! Bailey hobbles, Dralistico kicks but Bailey blocks! Bailey KICKS and KICKS and KICKS in return! Then he CHOPS Darlistico in the corner!

The fans fire up but Dralistico turns things around. Dralistico CHOPS Bailey, but Bailey just snarls! Bailey puts Dralistico in the corner to KICK! Dralistico CHOPS! Bailey KICKS again! Dralistico CHOPS again and again and again! Bailey just KICKS again and again and again! The fans fire up as both men fire up and Dralistico fires forearms now! The fans are thunderous and Bailey comes back to KICK! Dralistico KICKS, Bailey KICKS, repeat! KICK for KICK, then Bailey unleashes the LIGHTNING KICKS! Dralistico avoids the thrust kick, but Bailey ducks a heel kick! Both men KICK, but then Bailey kicks a kick away to HEEL KICK Dralistico down!

The fans are thunderous as Bailey busts out that Tae Kwan Do! Dralistico rises, Bailey SOBATS, AX KICKS, and BUZZSAWS! Bailey then runs to SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Bailey drags Dralistico right up, suplexes and FALCON ARROW into the drop zone! Bailey climbs up, takes aim, and ULTIMATE- NO, Bailey has to bail out as Dralistico moves! Bailey rolls through, but Dralistico dropkicks the legs out! Dralistico then floats over, LA MAGITROL, TWO!! Bailey has Dralistico’s arm and steps over, but Dralistico rolls through, only for Bailey to sit on the sunset! Cover, TWO! Dralistico finishes the sunset, TWO!

Bailey kicks, misses, but then STANDING MOONSAULT! Dralistico moves again so Bailey lands out! Dralistico jumps the sweep, jumps on, CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous as Bailey flounders! Dralistico reaches down to knuckle lock, but Bailey denies the cover with a Monkey Flip, into a DESTROYER!! The fans are electric as Bailey has Dralistico in the corner! Bailey runs up, but Dralistico DREAMCAST KICKS first! Bailey goes to the apron. Dralistico storms out after him, and Dralistico reels Bailey in. Bailey fights the underhooks, and he Alabama Lifts! Dralistico sunset flips but Bailey stays up!

Bailey breaks free and MOONSAULT KNEE DROPS on the apron! Dralistico coughs and sputters as he rolls into the ring and the fans fire up again! Bailey aims, spins, HEEL KICK!! Cover, Bailey wins!

Winner: “Speedball” Mike Bailey, by pinfall

The sequel was even better than the original! This rematch between Speedball and Prince of Silver was incredible, but wait! Here comes Rush himself! Bailey dares El Toro Blanco to bring those horns because he wants to keep on fighting! Rush says wait your turn, perro! When and where will Bailey look to take the bull by his horns and bring him down?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Beach Break: Dynamite!

Given Toni Storm wants more and more action, and since Chicago is Skye Blue’s backyard, they’ll be meeting in an AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Fatal 4 Way! Who will the two mystery participants be? And will anyone be able to score on the Whore We All Adore this close to Double or Nothing?

 

Daniel Garcia VS Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler & Stokely Hathaway!

For the longest time, Red Death respected FTR and FTR respected him. But after FTR selfishly betrayed Adam Copeland and put themselves ahead of everyone else, Garcia could not stand by and do nothing. Garcia dared one of the Top Guys to step up, will he take that Top Guy out? Or will this (emotionally) hurt FTR more than it hurts Garcia?

The bell rings and Dax circles with Garcia. Garcia is also wary of how Cash and #BigStoke are moving around ringside. The fans taunt Dax with “BALD! BALD! BALD!” so it isn’t just Ricochet anymore. Dax and Garcia tie up, go around, and Garcia puts Dax in the corner. The ref counts, Garcia lets off slowly, but he pats Dax on his bald head. Dax brushes that off, he and Garcia circle again, and then they tie up. They go around, Dax puts Garcia in a corner, and the ref counts. Dax lets off slowly, but he sucker punches Garcia! The fans boo but Stoke likes that! The ref reprimands but Garcia shakes off the cheap shot.

Dax storms up and ROCKS Garcia again! And CHOPS! Garcia staggers away but Dax storms up to CHOP again! Garcia goes to another corner, but then he CHOPS in return! Dax turns things around to CHOP again! But Garcia CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Dax CHOPS right back! Garcia sputters as he sits down in the corner. Dax huffs ‘n’ puffs and goes back for Garcia, but Garcia CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Dax headlocks, Garcia powers up and out, but Dax runs him over! Garcia trips Dax, HAMMERS away with fists, but Dax gets up. Garcia keeps after him with a CHOP in the corner!

Garcia whips corner to corner, runs up, but Dax ELBOWS him away! Dax runs up, SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Garcia is down and the fans boo but Stoke & Cash cheer Dax on. Dax stomps and drops knees on Garcia at the ropes! The ref counts, Dax backs off, and Garcia checks his own neck. Cash talks trash, the ref has him back off, and Cash says he’s just talking! He’s allowed to do that, right? The fans still taunt Dax with “BALD! BALD! BALD!” Dax stands Garcia up, reels him in, but Garcia fights the lift! Dax pulls on Garcia’s hair to then CHOP him! Garcia bails out, Dax pursues, and Dax brings Garcia around.

Dax talks trash on the fans, then reels Garcia in. Garcia fights the lift again, trips Dax up, and then CATAPULTS Dax into the POST! The fans fire up while Dax falls in a heap! Garcia stands, rolls into the ring, but just long enough to refresh the count. Dax is busted open and Garcia is right on that bloody forehead! Dax wants mercy but Garcia only backs off to get space. Garcia puts up his dukes, does his dance, and then runs in for a DROPKICK! Dax hits barriers, but Garcia runs again! Another DROPKICK into the barriers! And then a third DROPKICK into the barriers! The fans fire up with Garcia as he goes one more time, only for Cash to stand in the way!

The fans boo as Cash says no more! Garcia seethes, and he still runs up, but Dax LARIATS Garcia down! Cash bought Dax time, and now Dax huffs ‘n’ puffs through his crimson mask. Dax puts Garcia in the ring, then he grabs the ring bell! The ref stops Dax and they tug-o-war over it! Dax lets the ref have the bell, but then Garcia trips Dax! Garcia steps through, and he turns Dax over for the DRAGON TAMER!! But Stoke distracts the ref, letting Cash drag Garcia out! DRAPING NECKBREAKER to the floor! Cash points to commentary to give a thumbs up, but wait! DADDY MAGIC is here! The fans cheer as Matt Menard CLOBBERS Cash!

The fans fire up, Stoke freaks out, and Menard fires off on Cash in a corner! Detroit is all fired up as Collision goes picture in picture!

Cash runs away to the back but Menard pursues! Now things are a bit more even, with Stoke coaching a bloodied and dazed Dax. Dax staggers to his feet, goes over to Garcia, and drags him up to put him in the ring. Dax talks more trash on the fans, then he storms in after Garcia. Dax suplexes and hits a BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Garcia is still in this and Dax grows frustrated. The ref checks Dax while the fans rally behind Garcia. Dax is okay to continue, and he brings Garcia up, only for Garcia to cradle! TWO!! Dax stands and LARIATS Garcia down! Dax huffs ‘n’ puffs and TOSSES Garcia to the apron! Dax brings Garcia through the ropes, to then CHOP!

Dax KICKS and ROCKS Garcia on repeat! Then he reels Garcia in for a DRAPING DDT! Cover, TWO! Dax rains down fists without hesitation! Dax hears the fans taunting him so he dares them to do something. Dax holds the ropes open but obviously no one takes the offer. Dax drags Garcia up, CHOPS him, and he storms up on Garcia at the ropes. Garcia ROCKS and CHOPS in return, but Dax CHOPS again! Garcia sputters and falls back while Dax soaks up the heat. Dax paces around Garcia, taunts Detroit more, and Collision returns to single picture. The fans boo as hard as they can but Dax talks trash on Garcia now.

Dax kicks at Garcia, egging him on. Garcia scowls as Dax pie faces him! The fans rally, Garcia rises, and Dax looks worried. Dax SLAPS Garcia, but Garcia just clamps onto Dax’s neck! Dax breaks fere, Garcia CHOP, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Garcia CHOPS away on Dax at the ropes! The fans fire up and Garcia whips, but Dax reverses. Garcia LARIATS, Dax staggers, so Garcia runs again! Another LARIAT but Dax still stays on his feet! Garcia runs, Dax ROCKS him, and then Dax whips. Garcia reverses, Dax reverses to wrench, but Garcia dodges the lariat to LARIAT! Down goes Dax and the fans fire up!

Stoke is frustrated for Dax as the fans rally up. Garcia storms up on Dax to climb up. Garcia rains down fists, and the fans count all the way to nine. Garcia foams at the mouth before he hits TEN! The fans fire up, Garcia waistlocks, but Dax holds onto a buckle pad! That pad comes loose, Garcia still hits a SAIDO! The fans fire up as Garcia covers, TWO!! Dax survives but Garcia goes for the legs. Dax CLAWS at Garcia’s face and shoves him away! Garcia still gets the legs and trips Dax up! DRAGON- NO, Dax fights and BOOTS Garcia into the bare steel! SLINGSHOT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO?!?! Garcia survives and Detroit is thunderous!

Stokely is seething and Dax is pissed, but the fans continue to rally for “DANNY! DANNY!” Dax goes up, and Garcia CHOPS first! Garcia climbs, brings Dax up, and they go to the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX!! And then a roll through! Garcia hoists Dax up to the top rope again, and goes back up top! Another SUPER DUPER PLEX!! But Garcia isn’t done, he’s taking Three Amigos to a new level! The fans are thunderous as Garcia goes to the next corner, hoists Dax up, and climbs again! The fans want the hattrick, and Garcia brings Dax up! SUPER DUPER THREE AMIGOS!!! Both men are down and the fans are electric!

Stokely is furious as Garcia crawls to a cover! ROPEBREAK!! Garcia miscalculates and that works out for Dax! “This is Awesome!” and that might be an understatement! Dax and Garcia rise, go forehead to forehead, and then they go forearm for forearm! Garcia gets the edge and the fans love it! Garcia BOOTS Dax out of the ring, then pursues! Stoke has to run away before Garcia CLOBBERS Dax from behind! They go into the crowd, the fans fire up as they’re even closer to the action now! This brawl goes through the stands, around behind commentary, and Dax SMACKS Garcia off railing! And then off more railing!

Schiavone & Nigel just mind their own business, and yet Dax still feels the need to push Nigel’s headset off him! The fans boo and Nigel seethes. Nigel stands up, Dax dares him to do something! Detroit tells Dax he done F’d up, but Nigel just puts his headset back on. Nigel says he is a professional, but a professional commentator. Dax is the wrestler, so Nigel will not touch him. Dax SHOVES Nigel down! Nigel is furious but Dax already storms off to find Garcia. Dax puts Garcia in the ring, but Garcia reels Dax in! Dax fights the lift, Stoke barks from the apron! The ref backs stoke off, but Dax LOW BLOWS Garcia!

But now Nigel is storming down to ringside! Garcia fights the lift and Nigel is on the apron! Dax storms up on Nigel, but Nigel RAMS Dax down low! UPPERCUT! But Cash is back! He kicks Nigel low, reels him in, but Nigel WRINGS Cash out! Garcia LARIATS Dax up and out, and clearly by now the ref has just thrown this one out!

No Contest

Menard is back and he LARIATS Cash up and out! The fans fire up as Menard, Garcia and McGuinness stand tall together! FTR kept pushing buttons but they pushed the wrong ones! Will Stoke, Dax & Cash have to fear the repercussions of their actions?


My Thoughts:

A great Collision, but it apparently caught a bit of the Go Home Syndrome. There were quite a few recap packages I skipped but clearly they are working to hype Beach Break for next. Moxley’s newest promo was alright, didn’t really add much, because as I said just last night, Moxley surely finds a way to retain with help from The Death Riders. I will say, it made a lot of sense for the remaining Death Riders to cost Willow. Marina and Willow still have beef, and I’m still hoping on my idea from last night: Shayna Baszler shows up, teams with Marina, we get Shayna & Marina VS Willow & Kris. Let’s up the ante and get another classic Street Fight Tag out of Kris & Willow.

Great promo from Toni Storm to open the night, and good to hear Skye Blue is back. Another Fatal 4 Way Eliminator makes me wonder if one of the mystery entrants ends up taking the loss. There was also that spider during Kris VS Willow, which I believe is a teaser for Thekla. Thekla could easily jump into the Fatal 4 Way and get close to winning, but who knows. And as I said last night, not sure why they’re holding Athena back from doing much of anything right now. With Supercard of Honor now delayed to July to coincide with All In: Texas, Athena should really be getting involved more on AEW TV so people don’t forget she exists.

Very good stuff with Bowens VS Lee, and I appreciate the albeit lazy way they changed Bowen’s logo so that it doesn’t resemble the Shane Taylor Promotions’ STP. Bowens of course wins, but his promo after was pretty much the same as his other ones. At least he did one last scissoring with Billy. Bowens is unfortunately not going to get a title story right now with all the champions preoccupied in something else. Though honestly, I feel like there is a way for Okada VS Bowens to be a great match, and then someone violates the Continental Rules so that Okada loses without really losing. Best way I can think of is Swerve is hunting The Bucks, they go ringside, and since Bucks are associate with Okada, that’s a violation on his part, and it adds more heat to whatever big thing Double or Nothing has planned.

Great stuff from the Don Callis Family in all their matches. I wasn’t expecting a big 8 Man Tag, and I’m a little disappointed Brody King wasn’t one of the participants, but maybe that’s the next phase. Great showing from the Faces, especially AR Fox. Fox is in a similar boat to Bowens where he certainly deserves title opportunities but TK just isn’t seeing how to write it. But between that and the dominance Konosuke & Alexander over Dark Order, it feels like the Don Callis Family get their comeuppance with Hangman & Ospreay winning next week.

Ricochet VS Angelico was rather outta nowhere but it was still a great match. It was also clearly a vehicle so Ricochet could start beef with Zach (Zack?) Gowen and give us a Beach Break match between them for the real deepcut long time wrestling fans. Much like Bowens and Fox, I feel like Ricochet is waiting on a title to be freed up from story so he can go get those titles. Such as Paragon now feuding with Grizzled Young Veterans for a minute, which in a way keeps Adam Cole isolated. TK should’ve just given us Ricochet VS Cole for the fun of it because Ricochet VS Cole would be incredibly fun stuff. They could even revisit their NXT history if they wanted to.

Great stuff with Gates of Agony and Learning Tree, that was much better than last week’s. I really hope this gives us a Tornado Tag match. For that matter, why aren’t we getting that in the story of Anna Jay & Harley Cameron VS Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford? Good promo from those teams to hype up… just Anna VS Megan… It’d make Beach Break Collision feel all the bigger but whatever, maybe they feel Ford still isn’t up to speed after that Fatal 4 Way last night. But doing a chaotic tag match could help iron out some of that so that Ford can just focus on what she is good at with the gymnastics and throwing hands.

And awesome stuff with Garcia VS “Dax the Axe” in the main event. And yeah, I didn’t put it in myself, but they’re really committing to that as Dax’s ring name right now. Great to see Menard helping Garcia, and even Nigel standing up for himself against Dax. A “No Contest” result was a little odd but I suppose that’s like saying it is a draw where no one goes over. But with the Faces standing tall, maybe Nigel steps in and teams with Garcia right now for Double or Nothing so that Garcia teaming with Cope is the All In moment.

My Score: 8.8/10

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