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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 32 Results & Report! (7/17/22)
Opening weekend continues!
The G1 has another four opening round matches!
NJPW’s biggest G1 Climax yet continues on in a big opening weekend! And this card looks to be Rock Hard with Juice VS Takagi in the main event!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- YOSHI-HASHI & David Finlay VS Royce Isaacs & Tom Lawlor; Hashi & Finlay win.
- TAKA Michinoku & Lance Archer VS El Phantasmo & Bad Luck Fale; ELP & Fale win.
- 8 Man Tag: The United Empire VS The House of Torture; The United Empire wins.
- Tama Tonga & Jado VS Jay White & Chase Owens; White & Chase win.
- Six Man Tag: Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hirooki Goto VS Los Ingobernables de Japon; Okada, Tanahashi & Goto win.
- G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tomohiro Ishii VS Taichi; Taichi wins.
- G1 Climax 32, A Block: Toru Yano VS JONAH; Yano wins.
- G1 Climax 32, C Block: Zack Sabre Jr. VS KENTA; ZSJ wins.
- G1 Climax 32, D Block: Shingo Takagi VS Juice Robinson; Juice wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
G1 Climax 32, B Block: Tomohiro Ishii VS Taichi w/ Miho Abe!
The Stone Pitbull had his shot at the AEW All-Atlantic Championship but wasn’t physically fit to compete for it. Now he has a chance for an even bigger prize, if he can make it through this grueling tournament. Will Ishii sink his teeth into a new opportunity? Or will the Holy Emperor be a huge speedbump in the road?
Before the bell, Ishii eggs Taichi on, but Taichi ignores him. Ishii wants Taichi to look at him but the ref has Ishii back off. Ishii still SLAPS Taichi! Fans fire up seeing that, and Taichi takes off his cloak. The bell rings and Taichi goes right at Ishii! Fans fire up as the two are in a deadlock, and fans rally, “I-SHI-I!” “TA-I-CHI!” They break, Ishii CHOPS but Taichi ROCKS and BOOTS Ishii down! Ishii is dazed already but he makes his way to ropes. Taichi kicks at him, stomps him, and eggs him on in return. The ref has Taichi back off and Ishii starts to get up. Taichi toys with Ishii as he stomps and kicks, but Ishii gets up to DECK Taichi!
Fans fire up and Ishii leans against ropes. Ishii growls and stands back up as fans rally. Ishii kicks at Taichi now, then drags him up by his ears. Ishii sits Taichi up but Taichi is dead weight! The ref checks on Taichi but he’s coming to. Ishii stands Taichi to CHOP him! Taichi flops to a corner so Ishii stomps him and eggs him on again. Ishii stands Taichi up, CHOPS and CHOPS again, then talks trash. Taichi stands to CHOP, but Ishii CHOPS and forearms on repeat in the corner! Fans fire up, Ishii stands Taichi up for more CHOPS and forearms! The ref backs Ishii down and reprimands him but the fans are fired up.
Taichi is dazed again and Ishii asks what’s wrong! Ishii tells Taichi to get up already! Fans fire up and Taichi slowly sits up. Fans rally, “TA-I-CHI!” “I-SHI-I!” as Taichi crawls his way over. Ishii kicks him, slaps him around, and toys with Taichi. Taichi gets up and he KICKS away on Ishii’s leg! Ishii CHOPS, whips, but Taichi reverses to reel Ishii in! Ishii blocks the sumo throw and he shoves Taichi down! Fans fire up more and Ishii paces as Taichi slowly crawls to another corner. Ishii runs in but into a BOOT! But he runs in again, only for Taichi to put Ishii in the corner! ENZIGURI! Taichi turns Ishii around for a GAMANGIRI!
Both men are down while fans fire up again. Taichi sits up then stands, but he’s wobbly. Taichi slaps himself to get his senses back, and he storms up on Ishii to kick away at him in the corner! The ref reprimands and counts, Taichi digs his boot in. Taichi keeps kicking, then backs off to TEAR OFF THE PANTS! Taichi throws the pants at Ishii, and Ishii gets mad! Ishii throws the pants away, and CHOPS! Taichi KICKS, Ishii CHOPS, repeat! Fans rally up as the KICKS and CHOPS keep going back and forth! Ishii CHOPS and Taichi winces. Ishii CHOPS again but Taichi KICKS Ishii in the chest! Fans fire up, Taichi chokes Ishii but Ishii puts Taichi in a corner to CHOP!
Ishii CHOPS up high, and again! The ref has Ishii back off and Taichi falls over. Both men sputter but Ishii drags Taichi up. Ishii whips, Taichi reverses but Ishii comes back, into a BOOT! Ishii roars so Taichi SOBATS then BUZZSAWS! Fans fire up while Taichi catches his breath. Fans rally up again and Taichi waits as the ref check son Ishii. Ishii stirs so Taichi drags him up. Taichi reels Ishii in but he fights free to get around, BIG back suplex! Fans fire up again and both men stir. Ishii sees Taichi go to a corner, then runs in to clothesline! Ishii reels Taichi in to put on the top rope, then he climbs up after him!
Fans fire up but Taichi resists. Ishii still gets Taichi up for the STALLING SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO! Taichi survives and fans are thunderous! Ishii stands up and waits in Taichi. Taichi stands, Ishii runs, but Taichi boots the lariat away! And the other lariat! Ishii swats Taichi’s lariat away, but Taichi dodges to run, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men stay up, AX BOMBER, but Ishii stays up! Ishii ROCKS Taichi, Taichi DECKS Ishii! But then Taichi still falls over, too! Fans are thunderous, and even Miho is fired up at ringside! Taichi and Ishii slowly stir and go to opposite corners. Ishii drags himself up the ropes, as does Taichi.
Taichi and Ishii egg each other on, they run and DOUBLE LARIAT again! Ishii LARIATS, Taichi stays up and leans on the ropes. Ishii runs in, into a ROUNDHOUSE! Taichi LARIATS Ishii from behind and Ishii rebounds off ropes, into a GAMANGIRI! Both men are down again but Taichi roars as he rises up! Taichi drags Ishii up and in, LAST RIDE!! Deep high stack, TWO!! Ishii survives and fans are thunderous for “TA-I-CHI!” “I-SHI-I!” Taichi goes back for Ishii, drags him back up, but Ishii turns Alabama Lift into powerbomb lift, but Taichi slips out and around to DANGEROUS SAIDO!! Cover, TWO!!!
Taichi can’t believe Ishii survives and the fans are thunderous again! Miho coaches Taichi up and the fans rally up. Taichi roars, aims from the corner, and Ishii rises. TENSHO JUJI- DROPKICK! Ishii takes Taichi down first, and now Ishii crawls to a corner. Ishii drags himself up the ropes, roars, and fans fire up with the Pitbull! Taichi stands, Ishii runs, but into a DROPKICK! Taichi rises again, he takes aim from the corner, TENSHO JUJI- NO, Ishii blocks the superkick and spins him around for a GERMAN SUPLEX! But Taichi’s right back up! But Ishii LARIATS him down! Cover, ONE?!?! Fans are electric as Ishii runs again, into an AX BOMBER!
Ishii is down but Taichi wobbles. Taichi focuses, drags Ishii up, and reels him in, DANGEROUS SAIDO! Bridging cover, TWO!! Ishii narrowly escapes!! Taichi brings Ishii right up, Alabama Lift but Ishii slips off and HEADBUTTS! But Taichi clinches for the SUMO TOSS! But Ishii is up to TACKLE Taichi! But Taichi sets up, only for Ishii to ENZIGURI!! Ishii crawls over to Taichi to drag him back up and run, SLIDING LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!!! Taichi survives but Ishii roars again! Ishii drags Taichi back up, suplex and- NO, Taichi fights out! Ishii forearms, Taichi GAMANGIRIS! Ishii is still up!? He deflects the superkick and HEADBUTTS!
Taichi wobbles, but sets up to YOKOZUNA ELBOW!! Taichi roars and he drags Ishii back up, to Alabama Lift into BLACK MEPHISTO!! Cover, Taichi wins!!!
Winner: Taichi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Ishii earns 0)
This was just an opening round match, and yet it felt like the finals! Will either of these men be able to repeat this performance in the next round? Will anyone be able to follow this performance in this round?
G1 Climax 32, A Block: Toru Yano VS JONAH w/ Bad Dude Tito!
The Producer has faced some big men in NJPW but this is a BIG man! Will Yano have a trick that trip up even Auszilla? Or will Jonah rock Yano right out of the gate?
Yano tries to disinfect the #TopDog but Jonah doesn’t take lightly to it. Yano apologizes and the ref has them stay back. The bell rings and Yano tries to stay away from the scary Jonah. Jonah corners Yano but the ref calls the ropebreak. Jonah thinks that’s the joke, but he backs off. Yano claims he has a present for Jonah! It’s a merch shirt just like Yano’s wearing. Fans rally up for “FRIENDSHIP! FRIENDSHIP!” Jonah takes the shirt, to throw it down! Yano is distraught and picks the shirt up, but Jonah CLUBS him down! Jonah ROCKS Yano, whips him corner to corner and runs in, but Yano dodges to BLINDFOLD Jonah with the shirt! Yano rolls Jonah up, TWO!!
Yano hurries to kick Jonah low. Yano clinches but Jonah is too big for that! So Yano rakes Jonah’s eyes! Yano runs but Jonah runs him over! Fans fire up and Jonah throws the shirt away. Jonah stomps Yano, and he finds the wrist tape Yano somehow hid in his waistband! Yano apologizes but Jonah CLUBS away on him! Jonah whips, Yano holds ropes then dodges to SLAP him! Fans fire up but Jonah is furious. Yano is scared and he bails out, but Jonah pursues! They go around the way as Yano says the ref is to blame! But then Yano gets flanked by Bad Dude Tito! Yano is scared of both big men and he runs into the ring!
But Jonah and Tito drag Yano out and Jonah CLOBBERS Yano against the railing! Jonah HEADBUTTS Yano down, then stands on Yano! The ref reprimands, Jonah steps off and raises his hands, which fans cheer. Jonah puts Yano in, drops a fist, then drops a leg! Cover, TWO! Yano is still in this but Jonah sits Yano up to elbow him in the head! Jonah wraps on a rear bearhug and he thrashes Yano around! Yano endures, fans rally up, and Yano reaches out! Yano gets the ROPEBREAK! Jonah thrashes Yano more but lets off at 4. Yano is deflated and Jonah drags him around. Jonah whips Yano to then CLOBBER him!
Jonah drags Yano up, bumps him off buckles, then RAMS into him with his shoulder again and again! Jonah traps Yano in the corner and presses him! The ref counts and Jonah lets off at 4. Jonah drags Yano up, but Yano grabs at the ref! Jonah shoves the ref away to CLUB Yano down! Jonah rains down fists, then rallies the fans up. Jonah runs from the corner to SENTON but misses as Yano moves! Is the ring okay after that? Yano undoes the buckle pad! But Jonah SPLASHES him against the steel! Yano flounders away but Jonah whips him back in. Yano stops himself, then dodges and Jonah hits steel! Roll up, TWO!!
Yano hurries after Jonah but Jonah HEADBUTTS Yano! Jonah scoops and SLAMS him, then sits Yano up. Jonah runs to STEAMROLL SENTON! Fans fire up and Jonah looms over Yano. Jonah drags Yano up, powers up and runs, but Yano atomic drops! Yano clinches and uses the ropes for the BELLY2BELLY!! Yano somehow manages to throw Jonah! Fans rally up for Yano and he catches his breath. Yano hurries to run again, but Jonah CLOBBERS then SENTONS! Cover, TWO!! Yano survives being crushed but Jonah drags him to a drop zone! Jonah goes up top, but Yano rolls all the way out of the ring.
Jonah hops down, hurries out after Yano, and drags him up to whip hard into railing! Yano falls in a heap, fans rally and the ring count climbs. Jonah drags Yano up at 6 of 20, whips him hard into more railing, and we pass 10 of 20. Jonah brings Yano to the ramp, HEADBUTTS then scoops! But Yano fights free, only for Tito to be there! Yano shoves Tito into Jonah and LOW BLOWS Tito! He might’ve clipped Jonah, too, but Yano runs away to get in the ring at 15! Jonah staggers, he gets counted out!! YANO WINS!!
Winner: Toru Yano, by count-out (gains 2 points; Jonah earns 0)
Jonah is furious! Yano snatched this victory away from the jaws of defeat and gets those points! Jonah protests, there was a low blow that should’ve disqualified Yano! But the ref can’t call what he can’t see so this is Yano’s win. Will Yano have to come up with even more tricks to get through the rest of A Block? Will Jonah take out his frustrations on the rest of the G1?
G1 Climax 32, C Block: Zack Sabre Jr. VS KENTA!
The Submission Master has won the New Japan Cup twice and has been IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, while Fang Revived has won the US New Japan Cup and been IWGP US Heavyweight Champion, but neither has won a G1! Who takes a big first step towards that Climax?
ZSJ and Kenta are in each other’s faces right away but Red Shoes gets them to back down. The trash talk continues, namely on who is the senpai here. The bell rings and the arguing continues. Red Shoes says it doesn’t matter who is senpai, just fight! ZSJ throws the first forearm but Kenta throws it back. ZSJ throws another forearm, but Kenta comes back with another. Fans rally up as the forearms keep going, but then Kenta BOOTS! ZSJ BOOTS, there’s more trash talk, and ZSJ says, “Dozo, dozo! <Go ahead!>” Kenta BOOTS, ZSJ BOOTS, Kenta BOOTS, and BOOTS, but ZSJ blocks to have a toehold!
Kenta claws at ZSJ’s face! Red Shoes reprimands, Kenta whips and kitchen sink knees! ZSJ bails out, Kenta goes out after him, and Kenta whips ZSJ into railing! ZSJ writhes and flounders away but Kenta pursues him to the ramp. Kenta drags ZSJ up to whip into more railing! ZSJ writhes again but Kenta drags ZSJ up to whip him back the other way! ZSJ hits railing again and falls over! Red Shoes reprimands and wants this back in the ring. Kenta kicks ZSJ around, drags him up, and whips him back the other way again! ZSJ almost tumbles against the railing but Kenta drags him back up. Kenta drags ZSJ to the ramp for a DDT!
Kenta leaves ZSJ behind as the ring count climbs, but ZSJ stirs at 5 of 20. Kenta decides to go back out after ZSJ and that resets the count. Kenta drags ZSJ up to KNEE him down! And KICK him! And KICK again! ZSJ leans against railing but Kenta KICKS him again as the ring count restarts. Kenta brings ZSJ up and in at 6 of 20 and fans cheer. Cover, ONE, but Kenta tries again! ONE, another cover, ONE! Kenta is annoyed with Red Shoes but then he gets annoyed with fans clapping “Z S J! Z S J!” Kenta KICKS ZSJ again, and again, and again! ZSJ flops down but Kenta stands on him. Cover, ONE, but Kenta kicks and pushes ZSJ around again.
ZSJ gets up, Kenta kicks him again and scuffs him to the apron. Kenta kicks ZSJ through the ropes, but gets caught to a HANGING HEEL HOOK! Red Shoes counts the ropebreak, ZSJ lets go at 4, to then get a rope assisted FIGURE FOUR! Red Shoes counts again, ZSJ lets off at 4 to drag Kenta to the floor! ZSJ has a deep toehold, puts the leg through railing, and pulls even more! Red Shoes reprimands again but ZSJ keeps on the leg until the count of 4. Kenta clutches his knee and ZSJ kicks him around. ZSJ eggs Kenta on with those kicks, then gets the bad leg for a standing toehold! Kenta can only endure, ZSJ drops the KNEE JAMMER!
Fans rally as ZSJ leaves Kenta behind. Kenta drags himself up and in, but then bails right back out. Red Shoes starts the ring count, ZSJ eggs Kenta on, but Kenta takes his time returning. We’re at 10 of 20, ZSJ keeps talking smack, and Kenta is up on the apron at 14. Kenta steps in, he and ZSJ approach and ZSJ trips Kenta to get the bad leg in a HEEL HOOK! Then ZSJ gets both legs, ties them up, and he digs his elbow into Kenta to get the BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Kenta endures and fans fire up, and Kenta pries at the chinbar. ZSJ shifts to focus on the arm but Kenta uses his leg to get a ROPEBREAK! ZSJ lets go with his arms, but Red Shoes reprimands about the legs.
ZSJ lets Kenta go and fans applaud. Kenta gets to a corner, ZSJ kicks him around, and fans rally up. Kenta glares at ZSJ but ZSJ kicks him. And kicks! Kenta gets up and in ZSJ’s face but ZSJ EuroUppers! Kenta EuroUppers so ZSJ EuroUppers again. Kenta claws ZSJ’s eyes! Kenta snapmares and KICKS ZSJ in the back! Kenta sits down to dare ZSJ to try! Fans fire up and ZSJ takes the offer to KICK Kenta in the back. ZSJ sits down now and he lets Kenta try again. “Onegaishimasu!” Kenta obliges and KICKS ZSJ! Kenta taunts ZSJ but ZSJ dares him to sit down. Kenta sits down so ZSJ gets up and pushes Kenta down for a NECK TWIST! And another NECK TWIST!
Fans fire up while Kenta writhes. ZSJ stands on Kenta’s head and bends an arm to twist the wrist and bend the fingers! ZSJ then isolates the arm to STOMP it! Kenta writhes and ZSJ says that’s why Kenta’s a Young Boy! ZSJ grabs at the arm but Kenta kicks ZSJ. ZSJ twists the bad arm, then drags Kenta up to wrench and wristlock. Kenta ROCKS ZSJ with a forearm but ZSJ just wrenches again! Kenta ROCKS ZSJ, ZSJ wrenches, then drops to TWEAK the arm! ZSJ runs, but Kenta hits a POWERSLAM! Fans fire up while both men are down. Kenta snarls, goes to a corner and unties a buckle pad!
Kenta throws the pad away, whips ZSJ in and ZSJ hits bare steel! Kenta drags ZSJ up and waistlocks but ZSJ resists the lift. ZSJ breaks free, elbows Kenta, but runs into a BOOT! Kenta goes up, reels ZSJ in and TORNADO HOTSHOTS! ZSJ sputters and Kenta goes back up top to FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Kenta is annoyed but he drags ZSJ around into an STF! ZSJ resists the crossface but Kenta elbows him to get the full GAME OVER STF! ZSJ endures, moves around, reaches out, but Kenta shifts to get the arms in chicken wings! ZSJ resists the lift but Kenta keeps trying. Kenta CLUBS away on ZSJ’s back, then fires off a strike fest!
ZSJ ducks the backhand to jump in, GUILLOTINE, and then a shift to get the arms involved! ZSJ is trying for a Jim Breaks Armbar but Kenta moves around, so ZSJ makes it a ghost pin! TWO!! Kenta escapes and fans fire up! Both men talk trash while they’re down and fans rally up. ZSJ stands and KICKS Kenta! And KICKS! And KICKS again! Kenta still sits up, he blocks a kick, and he BOOTS! ZSJ BOOTS then EuroUppers! Kenta EuroUppers then DISCUS, but ZSJ stays standing! ZSJ wrenches the arm to PELE it! But Kenta EuroUppers! ZSJ KICKS the bad arm, Kenta BACKHANDS, but ZSJ ROUNDHOUSES and SHOTGUNS! Fans fire up as both men are down again!
Kenta sits up but ZSJ crawls his way. They both kick at each other from the mat, then more, then they get forehead to forehead. They agree to stand up, and they get face to face again. Kenta throws a forearm, but ZSJ EuroUppers! Fans rally up and Kenta EuroUppers back. ZSJ EuroUppers again, Kenta EuroUppers back. ZSJ EuroUppers, Kenta dodges ZSJ to put him through the ropes! DRAPING DDT! ZSJ flops over and fans rally up again. Kenta aims from one corner as ZSJ gets in the other. Kenta runs in, FLYING BOOT! Kenta goes again, HESITATION DROPKICK! ZSJ is in the drop zone, Kenta goes up top! COUP DE GRACE! Cover, TWO!!
ZSJ survives the double stomps but Kenta slashes his throat. Kenta drags ZSJ up and fireman’s carries but ZSJ fights it! ZSJ wrenches the arm to KICK it, then SLAP Kenta! And SLAP! And- COUNTER PUNCH from Kenta! Kenta fires off another, and another, and another, and ANOTHER! ZSJ is down, Kenta drags him up and fireman’s carries! GO TO- NO, ZSJ blocks the leg! Kenta fires off forearms and palm strikes and is free! Kenta hurries to get ZSJ back up, fireman’s carries, GO TO- NO, O’Conner pop into the REAR NAKED CHOKE! Kenta endures as ZSJ has the body scissors, too! Fans rally, Kenta reaches out, but ZSJ thrashes him around!
Kenta gets out of the body scissors but ZSJ shifts to a standing cobra twist! ZSJ then shifts it around to a full nelson, but Kenta breaks that and elbows! Kenta kicks into the ANKLE LOCK! ZSJ twists the foot and fans fire up again! Kenta moves around, reaches out, but ZSJ drags him from the ropes to lean on the hold! Kenta still fights, and rolls to send ZSJ into the bare buckles! ZSJ still elbows Kenta back, only to run into a KNEE!! ZSJ flops over and Kenta gets to a corner. Kenta waits on ZSJ to rise, and runs in to BUSAIKU KNEE! Cover, TWO!! ZSJ survives but Kenta hurries to get back to the corner.
Fans rally, ZSJ sits up, Kenta BUSAIKU KNEES again! Cover, but Kenta lets off?! Kenta wants to hurt ZSJ, and he BUZZSAWS for the hell of it! Cover, Kenta lets off again?! What is Kenta playing at? Kenta SLAPS ZSJ, SLAPS him again, then SLAPS him again! Fans rally for “Z S J!” but Kenta just SLAPS him again! ZSJ catches one into an omoplata! ZSJ wants the other arm, Kenta slips free, but ZSJ grabs the leg for a KNEEBAR! Kenta stands, goes after ZSJ’s legs, then SLAPS ZSJ again! ZSJ catches the next shot, and adds the arm into the hold! Kenta TAPS, ZSJ wins!!
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr, by submission (gains 2 points; Kenta earns 0)
The Submission Master just got the better of the “Worst Intruder Ever!” Kenta says this changes nothing, but will Kenta be able to redeem himself in the coming rounds? As for ZSJ, will he make more of the C Block #JustTapOut?
G1 Climax 32, D Block: Shingo Takagi VS Juice Robinson!
The Dragon is a big man but Juice is Rock Hard. But rocks can break, so will Takagi break Juice to get those valuable first points? Or will Juice be just Too Sweet for the Dragon?
Takagi gets his introduction, but Juice attacks! Red Shoes reprimands, Juice tells him to ring the bell then! The bell rings and Juice drags Takagi up to throw him out! Juice then goes out after Takagi but Takagi throws hands. Juice and Takagi brawl, forearm for forearm, but Juice knees low and whips Takagi into railing! Juice stands Takagi up to CHOP him, then whips him the other way. Takagi reverses but Juice reverses back and Takagi hits railing! But Takagi just fires up and runs Juice over! Fans fire up and Takagi kicks away at Juice. Fans rally up, “TA-KA-GI!” and Takagi drags Juice up to fireman’s carry.
Takagi gives Juice SNAKE EYES off the apron, then puts him in the ring. Fans rally, Takagi stalks Juice and whips him to ropes. Takagi KNEES Juice against ropes, then runs to run Juice over! Fans fire up and Takagi brushes himself off. Takagi drags Juice up again and suplexes high and hard! Cover, ONE! Takagi brings Juice down with a chinlock but Juice endures. Juice fights up but Takagi clamps on tighter, to then BELL CLAP! Takagi drags Juice up, snapmares him, and drops a BIG elbow! And another BIG elbow! Takagi feints senton and Juice goes to the apron. Takagi goes out after Juice and fans fire up as Takagi says here goes!
Takagi brings Juice up in a fireman’s carry but Juice clings to ropes. Juice throws elbows on Takagi, then fireman’s carries in return. Takagi fights back with elbows of his own, so Juice trips Takagi! Takagi smacks off the apron, Juice gives him SNAKE EYES off the railing! Juice then POSTS Takagi, and Takagi tumbles into railing. Juice hoists Takagi up to crotch him on the railing, and CLOBBER him off them! Juice leaves Takagi behind while the fans rally up. Red Shoes checks on Takagi but he’s okay to continue. Takagi stirs as the ring count starts. Takagi sits up at 12 of 20, hobbles to railing then to the ring at 16.
Juice drags Takagi up and puts him in a corner. Juice JABS, CHOPS, repeat, but Takagi gets in Juice’s face! Juice eggs Takagi on so Takagi CHOPS! Juice CHOPS so Takagi CHOPS again. Juice CHOPS and Takagi staggers! Takagi CHOPS Juice, Juice CHOPS Takagi, so Takagi JABS! Juice JABS! Takagi JABS! Juice JABS, Takagi JABS, Juice DECKS Takagi! Fans fire up and Juice scuffs Takagi with his boot. Juice stalks Takagi, reels him in, and hits a BIG back suplex! And a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up but Juice clamps right onto Takagi with a chinlock. Now Juice grinds Takagi down but Takagi endures.
Fans rally and Takagi fights up to throw body shots. Juice chicken wings the arms! Takagi fights out of Pulp Friction to ELBOW! JAB! And LEG LARIAT from Juice! Cover, TWO! Juice is upset with the count but the fans fire up again. Fans rally up again and Takagi gets to a corner. Juice waits on Takagi to stand, and he JABS! And JABS! And JABS again! Takagi staggers away but Juice eggs him on. Takagi headbutts the buckle, eggs Juice on, so Juice JABS and JABS and JABS! Juice powers up, spits on his fist, but Takagi ducks the Left Hand o’ God to SAIDO! Juice tumbles away and fans fire up again!
Takagi and Juice are both down but fans rally. Takagi feeds off that energy and gets to a corner. Takagi runs in at Juice to run him over! And then scoop for a SLAM, and a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Takagi says there’s more to come! Fans fire up and Takagi mocks the Juice pumping. Juice stands, into Takagi’s JAB! And JAB! And JAB! And JAB, JAB, JAB! Takagi powers up, YUKON FEINT to a DDT! Fans fire up more as Takagi waits on Juice. Juice writhes, Takagi drags him up, and he hopes Tenzan is watching this on commentary. TENZAN feint to a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Takagi tricks Juice again then covers, TWO!
Juice is still in this but Takagi keeps his cool. Fans rally up, Takagi sits Juice up and rains down some elbows! Takagi runs for the SLIDING- Juice rolls away. Takagi says Red Shoes should check Juice. Juice gets to a corner, Takagi runs in, and he blocks Juice’s boot! Takagi clotheslines in the corner, then runs corner to corner, but Juice follows to clothesline! Juice then runs corner to corner to SHOTGUN Takagi down! Juice snarls and Takagi sputters, Juice runs in to CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up and Takagi gets back to the corner. Juice checks his own neck after that one, and he goes after Takagi.
Juice HEADBUTTS Takagi, hoists him up top, then CHOPS him! Juice goes up after Takagi, but Takagi headbutts back! They start trading headbutts, and Takagi gest the edge! But Juice gives those headbutts back! Juice then SUPERPLEXES Takagi down! And holds on to drag Takagi back up, into a fireman’s carry! Takagi slips off to CLUB Juice, then runs. Juice ducks the clothesline to FULL NELSON SLAM! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up again while both men are down. Takagi and Juice rise, Juice stalks Takagi and reels him in. Juice chicken wings but Takagi slips out of Pulp Friction again. Juice throws elbows, but Takagi blocks the leg lariat!
Juice rakes the eyes! And fireman’s carries, for the JUICEBOX! Juice drags Takagi back up, chicken wings and PULP- NO, Takagi turns that into a Gory Especial, and NOSHIGAMI! Fans fire up while both men are down again! Takagi crawls his way over to Juice, but Juice crawls away. Takagi grabs a leg and anchors Juice to then drag him backwards, WHEELBARROW GERMAN! Fans fire up while both men are down again, but Takagi says “Mada mada mada!” He sits Juice up, to SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Juice survives and Takagi is frustrated. Takagi fires up with “OI! OI! OI!” and fans clap along.
Takagi gets back up, drags Juice back up, and he pump handles. Juice fights the half nelson, pulls hair, but Takagi throws knees. Juice gets around to roll up with tights! Red Shoes sees that so Juice shoves him down! Takagi drags Juice up but Juice knees low. Juice runs, Takagi LARIATS at the ropes! Takagi runs, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men stay up, Takagi YUKON LARIATS Juice down! Fans fire up again while Takagi catches his breath. Takagi watches Juice crawl to ropes, so Takagi drags him up. Takagi fireman’s carries, but Juice slips to the apron. Takagi fires off headbutts and a JAB!
Takagi runs side to side, but he catches the slingshot spear! Takagi turns Juice around in it, TAKAGI GTR! Takagi then runs, to PUMPING BOMBER! Cover, TWO!! Juice survives but Takagi snarls. Fans rally up and Takagi drags Juice back up. Takagi torture racks but Juice fights it off! Takagi POINT-BLANK LARIATS! And again! Juice returns the favor! And again! And again! Takagi headbutts, Juice headbutts, repeat! They keep bumping heads, but then Takagi fires off boxing elbows! Fans rally up as he goes faster and faster, and way past 10! Juice wobbles but Takagi stands him up. Juice swings a right, Takagi ducks, but not the LEFT HAND O’ GOD!
Juice chicken wings Takagi for PULP FRICTION!! Cover, TWO!!! Takagi survives but Juice is too tired to be shocked! Fans are thunderous and Juice calls his shot. Juice gets up, brings Takagi up with him, and runs, but DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! Takagi rebounds off ropes, into another DOUBLE LARIAT! Juice falls over but he reaches for Takagi. Fans rally up again and Juice stands on wobbly legs. Juice runs, but Takagi swats his lariat away! Takagi bobs ‘n’ weaves, JABS and HEADBUTTS! Juice throws the LEFT HAND, but Takagi DISCUS PUMPING BOMBERS! Fans are thunderous again and Takagi roars!
Takagi drags Juice up, pump handles and torture racks, but Juice fights free again! They bump into Red Shoes and Juice holds on. Takagi gets Juice up while Red Shoes dusts himself off, and Juice LEFT HAND O’ GOD! And again!! Both closed fists! Then the torture rack, but Takagi slips off! Juice chicken wings again, PULP FRICTION again!! Cover, Juice wins!!
Winner: Juice Robinson, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Takagi earns 0)
Rock Hard slays the Dragon, but those closed fists made all the difference! Takagi is certain of it, at least. Will Takagi just have to focus on redeeming himself in the next round? As for Juice, he gets his hand raised but then pushes Red Shoes away to throw the Too Sweet up. He then gets the mic and flops over to rest. From the mat, Juice declares, “The Dragon is dead! Good-bye, Shingo Takagi.” Juice then mixes English and Japanese as he says, “Finlay sucks! Yoshi-Hashi sucks! Yujiro Takahashi sucks! El Phantasmo… He’s okay. Will Ospreay… Juice Robinson is the IWGP United States Champion~!” Well, Juice just has the belt, not the actual ownership.
Juice continues to say, “One down, five to go! Nobody’s touching me! F YOU!” Juice drops the mic and moves on, but will The Booster blast off towards the finals?
My Thoughts:
Another great event for the G1 Climax, but Ishii VS Taichi sure stole the show. They were the first G1 match of the night but they really brought it. Taichi getting the win makes a lot of sense, he has been going strong for a long time, and while I don’t think he’ll win the G1, this could push him towards a singles title. At this point, it’s either getting in on the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship or the AEW All-Atlantic Championship. Yano VS Jonah was good stuff, with Jonah just dominating, all for Yano to sucker him into a trap on the outside. Yano of course gets a win that way, but I don’t think Yano’s going to do much better than that. As for Jonah, maybe this is one of his few losses and he steamrolls whoever is next.
ZSJ VS Kenta was great stuff, especially the character work of saying the other is the Young Boy. ZSJ gets a great win over Kenta, the Dangerous Tekkers are keeping pace with each other, and to me, ZSJ has an outside shot at this. If NJPW sees him as good enough to be New Japan Cup winner, why can’t he at least be a G1 Semifinalist? The main event was a bit of a surprise to me, but that was a pretty great win for Juice over Takagi. Juice also had a good promo more or less calling out everyone in D Block. Juice talking smack on Yujiro but saying ELP is cool makes me think there really is a divide between House of Torture and mainline Bullet Club, so I hope they get to that civil war I’ve been fantasy booking. And of course Juice calls out Ospreay over the “legality” of who is US Champion, can’t wait to see that.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Will Private Party earn their SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS?
Private Party pulled off another stunner over The Young Bucks just last night, but they still have to fight their way to become contenders! Will Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy earn one more match with Matthew & Nicholas Jackson?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Darby Allin VS Johnny TV; wins.
- Kris Statlander VS ???
- Grizzled Young Veterans VS The Outrunners; win.
- Willow Nightingale VS Trish Adora; wins.
- Wheeler Yuta VS BEEF w/ Anthony Henry; wins.
- Orange Cassidy & Kyle O’Reilly w/ Mark Briscoe & Rocky Romero VS The Premier Athletes; win.
- Fatal 4 Way: Holo.grm VS Komander VS Action Andretti VS Nick Wayne; wins.
- AEW World Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Triple Threat: Private Party VS Top Flight VS The House of Black; wins and will challenge The Young Bucks for the titles.
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A WWE classic gets a modern remake!
WWE brings Bad Blood back, because what better name for a night where Drew McIntyre and CM Punk settle their violent grudge inside HELL IN A CELL!?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Hell in a Cell: Drew McIntyre VS CM Punk; Punk wins.
- WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax VS Bayley; Nia wins and retains the title.
- Damian Priest VS Finn Balor; Priest wins.
- WWE Women’s World Championship, Dominik Mysterio in a Shark Cage: Liv Morgan VS Rhea Ripley; Rhea wins, by disqualification, and Liv retains the title.
- Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu; Roman & Cody win.
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It’s the Bad Blood Countdown Show!
Join Megan Morant & Sam Roberts in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action, or rather all the grudge matches, that are about to go down tonight.
Exclusive interview with Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan.
Jackie Redmond sits down with The Judgment Day’s “power couple” ahead of tonight’s Shark Cage match. So much has happened personally and professional since Liv’s return. She has the world title, a new boyfriend, so how did we get here? Liv says Rhea and her used to be a tag team. They were great partners, and Liv can’t really verbalize the friendship that they had for each other. But April 18th, 2022, they had a match for the tag titles, lost, and Rhea completely blindsided Liv. Rhea attacked her, hurt her, but it is what it is, so Liv moves on. Her next partner, Raquel Rodriguez, helps her become a two-time tag team champion.
Rhea maybe got jealous of that. Rhea said Liv was holding her back. That led to July 24th, 2023, and a blindside attack. Rhea decimates Liv’s shoulder and arm, completely destroyed. But instead of feeling sorry for herself, Liv created the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour. The sole purpose was to take everything from Rhea. Jackie says Dominik isn’t exactly innocent in all this. He was with Rhea, “an item” as it were. How did it feel going from Dom saying he hates Liv to then Dom kissing her? Dom says he never really meant that. Is that true? Liv believes Dom. If he says he didn’t, then he didn’t. But in the end, he chose the right woman.
Dom & Liv are the most iconic, the hottest and just best couple ever. Then to tonight and Bad Blood. The title is on the line, and Dom will be confined in a cage. Dom cannot help Liv against Rhea. Dom says Liv never needed his help. She’s the best champion ever. She already beat Rhea twice, name another person who has done that to Rhea. Answer: No one. Dom always worries about Liv, but not here. So if- or when- Liv retains, will this be the end of the revenge tour? Well this is Rhea’s idea, and she claims Dom is the only reason Liv has won. When Liv beats Rhea again, it’s the third and final time, no more excuses. So yes, the revenge tour will finally end.
Jackie thanks them for their time and wishes them luck. Liv says let’s get some tendies. Will Dom be able to relax once he’s fed his appetite? Or will Rhea demolish Liv so bad that Dom will never want chicken tenders ever again?
Exclusive interview with Nia Jax.
Cathy Kelley sits down with The Queen of the Ring, and brings up the long history with Bayley. Bayley handed Nia one of her first major losses. It was NXT TakeOver, and Bayley made her tap out. Nia says TakeOver was so important because everyone wanted to be part of it because NXT was blazing a trail in wrestling. The energy was insane. Nia and Bayley were in NXT watching Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair went to Raw & SmackDown, and even then Nia was watching Bayley face Asuka, so Nia felt she was “chasing” Bayley and that spotlight.
Nia took some time off recently, what was that like? Nia says it was the best thing for her. It was hard adjusting to not being out there for the fans, but it helped restore her passion for wrestling. Nia started to lose her Why, but it was really the best thing. It reset Nia Jax, and now she’s the best Nia ever. Yes, she is clearly on the top of her game as WWE Women’s Champion. But how does she see things going with Bayley? Nia says it will still be her beating the crap out of Bayley, but never sleep on her. Bayley IS the first ever WWE Grand Slam Champion, having worked so hard for this.
But Nia knows Bayley, and is ready to put her down so she doesn’t have to deal with her anymore. Cathy thanks Nia for her time, but will we see The Queen A-NIA-LATE the Role Model?
Samantha Irvin sings God Bless America.
The evidence is all there.
The usual suspects are all under scrutiny. It was back in July that Triple H gave Cody Rhodes a confidential folder. Cody looked it over, and learned it was State Farm Arena. HHH had Cody take Metro Booming on a stakeout. Cody likes Metro, and HHH says who doesn’t. He’s a media mogul, and no one knows Atlanta like him and Cody. So the assignment is sitting in the parking lot? Well not every mission is finishing the story. But don’t take the tour bus, too much attention. If they get jammed up, call Roman. No, wait, text him.
Cody & Metro sit in the car, classic stakeout style. Doesn’t Cody have a bus? Doesn’t Metro have a bus? Good point. And as Metro said, soon enough, this place would be poppin’. Solo Sikoa vows that before the end of tonight, EVERYONE will acknowledge him. But that’s only if he brings down the Original and ONLY Tribal Chief, and the American Nightmare. And now, the time has come. Cody is on mission, but will The American Nightmare and Roman Reigns be able to work together to accomplish this missions?
Triple H heads to gorilla!
As Michael Cole lets us know from commentary, The Game has a historic announcement to make, but what more could WWE do to raise the bar?
The BIG 3 are in the ring!
Our hosts for Bad Blood are none other than Naomi, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill! Jade says they are honored and excited to be here tonight in Atlanta, Georgia! Bianca welcomes everyone to the return of WWE Bad Blood! It will be an amazing and historic night. Naomi says no doubt. As the hosts, it is their job to get this party started with… HELL IN A CELL~! And yes, the structure of steel descends upon the ring, ready to welcome two men full of malice.
Hell in a Cell: Drew McIntyre VS CM Punk!
The Scottish Warrior, rightfully or not, blames The Second City Saint for everything that has gone wrong this year, especially at WrestleMania. Both men have pushed this from just disliking each other to downright hating each other, and it has all reached its peak. Who doesn’t so much win this match as opposed to surviving it?
The bell rings and the fans are already fired up. The chants for “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” are loud and clear, but McIntyre just frowns. The two slowly step forward, they say some last trash talk, and then the hands start flying! The fans fire up more, and McIntyre RAMS Punk into a corner! McIntyre ROCKS and CHOPS Punk, but Punk fires back! McIntyre fires a windmill of haymakers, CLUBS away on Punk, then brings Punk out, only for Punk to fire haymakers! Punk KICKS McIntyre, McIntyre blocks one and has the choke grip! Punk returns the favor, but McIntyre TOSSES Punk! McIntyre CLOBBERS Punk, then looms over him.
The fans are torn but mostly booing as McIntyre hauls Punk up. McIntyre CHOPS Punk, ROCKS him, then brings him around to TOSS to the floor! Punk hits cage on the way down and writhes. McIntyre storms out after Punk, drags him up, and runs him along the way. Punk stops from hitting steel, but then McIntyre blocks back. McIntyre CLUBS Punk, brings him around, and CHOPS again! Punk BOOTS McIntyre, McIntyre ROCKS Punk! McIntyre whips, Punk reverses and McIntyre hits steel! Punk runs up to RAM McIntyre! And he RAMS McIntyre again! Punk then dribbles McIntyre off the steel!
The fans fire up while Punk goes looking under the ring. Punk brings out a TABLE! The fans love it as Punk puts the table in the ring. Punk then brings out a chair, storms over to McIntyre, but McIntyre kicks low! McIntyre SMACKS Punk on the back with the chair! McIntyre stands Punk up to RAM him into the steps! McIntyre then goes up the steps to grind Punk into the steps! And then he STOMPS Punk! Punk sputters while McIntyre leaves him behind. McIntyre goes looking, and he brings out a toolbox! Probably the very thing used to put this ring together! McIntyre dumps out the contents, and he grabs a wrench!
McIntyre runs up but Punk ducks! Wrench hits post, and then Punk fires hands on McIntyre! Punk GRINDS the wrench into McIntyre’s forehead! McIntyre writhes but Punk drags him into the ring. Punk stalks McIntyre, but McIntyre ROCKS him! Punk checks his chin but McIntyre runs up to BOOT him! McIntyre spots the table, he brings that around and sets it up. Wait, no, he RIPS a leg off! McIntyre takes aim, but Punk kicks McIntyre first! Punk drop toeholds McIntyre into the table edge!! McIntyre sputters, and now Punk has the legs! Punk JAMS McIntyre with it! Punk CHOKES McIntyre and rains down fists!
The fans are going nuts, because who knew you could use a table like this? Speaking of, Punk THROWS McIntyre down onto the table! McIntyre lands right on the frame! Punk drags McIntyre up, and THROWS him down again! McIntyre writhes more and fans want that some more! Punk pushes McIntyre off the table so he can set the leg up. McIntyre fights back as Punk tries to push him into the legs! McIntyre ELBOWS Punk away, bails out of the ring, but Punk pursues. Punk kicks low, fireman’s carries, but McIntyre grabs the cage! McIntyre uses the chain links to get free of the fireman’s carry, to CLAYMORE!!
The fans fire up while both men are down on the outside! The fans still rally for Punk while McIntyre rises up. McIntyre drags Punk up, scoops him, and runs to LAWN DART Punk into steel cage! Punk goes down in a heap but McIntyre shakes the cage to rile up the fans. McIntyre sees Punk is busted open, and McIntyre grins. McIntyre pulls steel steps apart, and he runs up with the top half! McIntyre RAMS Punk down!! Punk falls in a heap, McIntyre sets the steps down, and then he SMACKS Punk off the steel! McIntyre stands on Punk again, to then STOMP his head! Punk writhes, leaving a stain on the steel.
McIntyre tells Punk this will be the end of Punk’s career, and AJ Lee is gonna leave him! McIntyre ROCKS Punk, puts him in the ring, and the fans rally up again. McIntyre uses the wrench to DIG at the bloody wound!! Punk gets away from McIntyre but McIntyre looks at the blood on his hands. McIntyre then goes out to bring out another table! The fans are torn, they like tables but aren’t so into McIntyre right now. The ref checks on Punk while McIntyre sets the table up. Punk sputters through his crimson mask but he isn’t gonna quit here. McIntyre storms into the ring, and he drags Punk up to DECK him!
McIntyre soaks up heat as he looms over Punk, and then he drags Punk up. McIntyre scoops but Punk fights free! Punk shoves McIntyre away, then SHINING WIZARD in the corner! Punk leans on McIntyre, headlocks, and he aims for that other table! But McIntyre lifts Punk first! Punk fights to be safe on the apron! Punk fires hands, then climbs up a corner. AX HANDLE! Down goes McIntyre! Punk blinks the blood out of his eyes, and he sees the wrench! Punk takes the wrench with him as he goes back up a corner! Punk aims, WRENCH HAN- NO, McIntyre catches Punk! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY!
Punk narrowly avoids the table, and the fans chant “This is Awesome!” McIntyre kips up and takes aim from a corner. He gives the countdown, “THREE! TWO! ONE!” But Punk bails out of the ring! The fans are torn, but McIntyre just stalks after Punk. Punk SMACKS McIntyre with the toolbox!! McIntyre miscalculated and Punk made him pay for it. And now McIntyre is busted right open! Punk climbs back in, and he CLOBBERS McIntyre with the toolbox! McIntyre sputters around, Punk goes up! FLYING TOOLBOX ATTACK!! The fans are thunderous as both men sputter through crimson masks!
Punk pounds the mat, the fans rally up, and McIntyre rises. Punk runs in, SHINING WIZARD! And then another SHINING WIZARD! And then another SHINING WIZARD! Then the BULLDOG! Punk rises and the fans fire up! Punk says night-night! Punk drags McIntyre up, fireman’s carries, but McIntyre fights free! But he swings into the spin and then a fireman’s carry! GO TO SLEEP!! But McIntyre flops out of the ring!! Punk cannot believe it but McIntyre survives! Punk laughs it off, and he goes out to fetch McIntyre. Punk puts McIntyre back in, but CLAYMORE!! Cover, TWO!!! Punk survives and McIntyre is shocked!
McIntyre and Punk are both down, the fans rally as hard as they can, and both men rise. McIntyre has a wrench! But he says no, here’s the countdown! CLAY- NO, Punk just moves back! Punk steps through on the legs, for a SHARPSHOOTER!! Punk can barely stay up but he has McIntyre in deep! McIntyre endures, powers up, but he’s fading! McIntyre CLUBS at Punk with the wrench! Punk loses his grip, McIntyre then DIGS the wrench into Punk’s face!! McIntyre stops from exhaustion, but the fans are thunderous again! The ref wipes blood from the faces of Punk and McIntyre, and the two rise up.
Punk JABS at McIntyre, but McIntyre ROCKS him back! Punk fires back, McIntyre fires again! They go back and forth again and again, then kick! Underhooks and- NO, Punk wrenches out, fireman’s carries, but McIntyre slips free! McIntyre CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! But Punk BOOTS McIntyre down! Both men are on the mat and the fans fire up again! Punk sputters by the bottom rope, “This is Awesome!” as McIntyre goes to the other side. McIntyre seethes as he drags himself up on the apron. McIntyre goes to the corner, Punk SHINING WIZARDS from the other side! Punk brings McIntyre up, but McIntyre fights!
McIntyre suplexes Punk! The fans go nuts as McIntyre SUPLEXES Punk down through the table!!! Both men are down in the wreckage, but it is McIntyre who rises first. McIntyre drags himself from the table to then pull apart more steel steps. McIntyre brings the base steps over, and he lifts them up! But his own body won’t let him! McIntyre grits his teeth, finds better leverage, and then just hulks the steps up! McIntyre puts those on the apron, but his back is making it hard to do anything more. McIntyre shoves the steps into the ring, and Punk finally rises. The fans rally up, and McIntyre puts Punk in the ring.
McIntyre storms in after Punk, but his body is failing from all this damage. Even so, McIntyre drags Punk up. But Punk fireman’s carries! GO TO SLEEP!!! Cover, TWO!?!? The fans cannot believe it! And Punk is too exhausted to even care! But the fans rally and Punk rises again. Punk drags McIntyre up, but McIntyre fireman’s carries! He goes up the steps! Shoutout to Sheamus with a WHITE NOISE on the steel steps!!! Punk writhes, McIntyre covers, TWO?!?!? Punk still lives and McIntyre is furious! McIntyre rises, and he looms over Punk. Punk manages to stand, but McIntyre scoops him again! SWINGING- NO, Punk clamps on ANACONDA VICE!!!
The fans are thunderous as Punk pulls on McIntyre, but McIntyre flails and reaches out! WRENCH! McIntyre raises that hand, but Punk grabs the wrench first! Punk HAMMERS McIntyre with the wrench!! Punk stands over McIntyre n ow and the fans are thunderous! Punk dares McIntyre to get up. McIntyre begs for mercy!? Punk says go ahead, it won’t change anything! So McIntyre LOW BLOWS instead!! McIntyre suckered Punk in, that look of rage is clear through the crimson mask. McIntyre then goes looking on the outside, and he brings out… a mysterious black bag. Those never have anything good in them, either!
McIntyre returns into the ring, and he tells Punk this is the end. McIntyre pours the bag out, and it’s BEADS! Beads that make friendship bracelets!! McIntyre then aims, to run up, but Punk moves! McIntyre CRASHES ONTO STEPS!! The fans lose their minds as Punk now stands, and he grabs a STEEL CHAIN! Punk wraps that chain around his knee! Punk then goes back to McIntyre, and he gathers up beads! Punk makes McIntyre eat the beads!! Payback for weeks ago, then a FULL METAL, BEAD FILLED, GO TO SLEEP!!! Cover, PUNK WINS!
Winner: CM Punk, by pinfall
After the hell McIntyre put Punk through before this, and after the hell these two just put each other through, it is The Second City Saint that survives! But then, with McIntyre in his past, can Punk return to former glory, aka the World Heavyweight Championship?
The Big 3 are in the VIP suite!
Cathy Kelley is with Naomi, Bianca & Jade and asks about this party. It seems like everyone is here. Yes, everyone is here! Mickie James, Pete Rosenberg, DDP, X-Pac, and yeah, JEY USO~! YEET! It is so much fun already, but what match are they looking forward to? Jade says Liv VS Rhea! Naomi is pumped to see her girl, Bayley, do what she do. She’ll get it tonight. Bianca says she wishes Bayley the best of luck. Big thumbs up because that match is next!
WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax VS Bayley!
The Queen of the Ring won this title at SummerSlam in part because of a “Tiffy Tease” cash-in. But since then, Nia’s made sure Miss Money in the Bank knows her place. Will the Role Model get her revenge in this rematch? Or will Bad Blood just be SummerSlam revisited?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who truly holds the crown on SmackDown!
The bell rings and the two run up! They fire forearms, but then Nia RAMS Bayley into the corner! Nia fires more shots, THROWS Bayley, then runs to SPLASH Bayley in the corner! Bayley falls over, the fans boo, but Nia slaps Bayley around. Nia whips Bayley to ropes, then CLOBBERS her! The fans boo but Nia soaks it up. Nia drags Bayley up, whips her, then runs to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Bayley’s tougher than that, but Nia clamps on with a chinlock. Nia leans on Bayley, but Bayley fights up. Nia slaps Bayley around, then brings her around to whip. Nia SPLASHES in the corner, and Bayley sits down. Nia HIP ATTACKS!
Nia drags Bayley up, whips her again, and CLOBBERS her with another full body press! The fans boo but Nia roars! Nia slaps Bayley around, but Bayley fires body shots! Bayley rises, Nia shoves her and lifts her up, BEARHUG! Bayley endures as Nia squeezes tight! Bayley fights up and over to sunset flip! TWO, and Nia has a leg! CALF KILLER! Nia then shifts to a HALF CRAB! Bayley endures as Nia bends her back! Bayley turns, reaches out, and has the ROPEBREAK! Nia lets go as the ref counts, and paces around. Nia runs back up to CLOBBER Bayley again! Bayley flops over, the fans boo, but Nia soaks up the heat.
Nia clamps onto Bayley with a chinlock, and it’s a modified CAMEL CLUTCH now! Bayley endures, fights up, and fires body shots! The fans rally, but Nia whips. Bayley goes up and out to the apron, then slides under! Bayley baits Nia in and TOSSES her out! Nia hurries back in, Bayley LEG DROPS in the ropes! Nia stumbles away, but Bayley builds speed! Bayley WRECKS Nia with a dropkick! Bayley goes out to rain down fists! The fans fire up and Bayley puts Nia in the ring. Bayley pushes Nia to a cover, TWO! The fans rally more while Bayley drags Nia up. Bayley puts Nia in the ropes, then HOTSHOTS her!
Nia flops back down, and Bayley builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and Nia falls! Bayley hurries to put Nia back in, but Nia CLOBBERS her again! Nia drags Bayley up, reels her in and lifts, Canadian Rack! Nia RAMS Bayley into the corner! Bayley is stuck on the top rope, for a SPLASH! Nia dumps Bayley down to then HIP ATTACK! Nia has Bayley in the drop zone and climbs up! The fans boo, but Bayley springs to life! Bayley CLUBS the legs, then gets under Nia! The fans fire up as Bayley carries Nia! Nia RANAS?! And then Nia steals BAYLEY2BELLY!! Cover, TWO!!! Bayley survives and Nia is beside herself!
Nia slaps Bayley around, drags her up, and fireman’s carries. Fans are chanting “TIFFY TIME!” but Bayley fights. Nia SLAMS Bayley on the top rope! Nia then drags Bayley down, runs in, but Bayley dodges the hip attack! Fans chant “We Want Tiffy!” and Bayley mocks Tiffy Time. KNEE to Nia! Nia flounders, Bayley aims again, and she runs in to sunset flip and BUCKLE BOMB! But Nia falls on Bayley, too!! Both women are down from the double whammy, but Bayley drags herself up. Bayley runs to ELBOW DROP! And ELBOW DROP! And ELBOW DROP! Bayley grits her teeth as she pushes through the pain.
Bayley goes up a corner, Nia is in the drop zone! MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Nia sends Bayley flying out of the ring! Nia goes out, lines up a shot, and runs in, but Bayley moves! Nia hits steel steps! Bayley drags Nia around, goes up the steps, and FOLEY ELBOW to the floor! But now Nia is deadweight! Bayley drags Nia around, but she has to refresh the count first. Bayley uses the steps again to leap, into a BODY BLOW from Nia! Nia looms over Bayley, drags her up, and brings her in. Nia lifts, POWERBOMB on the steel steps! Nia drags Bayley back up, to SWING her into the barriers! Nia then drags Bayley into the ring as the count climbs.
Nia slaps Bayley around, drags her by her hair, and soaks up the heat. Nia pushes Bayley down, then drags her back up, just to slap her around more. Nia whips, pop-up SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO!! Bayley’s attempt at escape didn’t work but she’s still in this match. Nia drags Bayley into the drop zone, and then she climbs up! But Bayley gets under her again! Nia hops down, scoops, but Bayley slips free! Nia ELBOWS Bayley away, then runs, but into a fireman’s carry!? BAYLEY SAMOAN DROPS NIA!! Cover, TWO!! Nia still has power to spare and Bayley tumbles over the ref! Nia grabs at Bayley, Bayley KICKS Nia, and Nia FALLS ON THE REF!!
The fans freak out as referee Jessica Carr just got squashed! Bayley drags Nia up, Nia shoves her, but Bayley ducks ‘n’ dodges! POP-UP STUNNER!! That’s what Bayley wanted earlier! And then ROSE PLANT!! Cover, but the ref is out! Nia would’ve lost twice over by now! “It’s Tiffy Time!” Tiff runs down here, briefcase in hand, and she CLOBBERS Bayley! And again! And again!! But what now? The ref is still out cold! Tiffy Time chose a bad time! The ref sees the briefcase, but Nia sits up! Nia catches Tiff again! Tiff tries to defend her innocence, assuming she was innocent to begin with, but Bayley RAMS Nia into Tiff! O’Conner Roll! TWO!!!
Nia survives and Bayley is frustrated. Bayley is in a corner, Nia runs in but is sent into buckles! Bayley hurries back up the corner, but Nia talks with the ref. Tiff TOSSES the briefcase! Bayley catches it, throw sit back, and Nia ROCKS Bayley! Nia brings Bayley up, SUPER SAMON DROP!! Nia drags Bayley into the drop zone, goes up, A-NIA-LATOR!!! Cover, Nia wins!
Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Champion)
The Irresistible Force got another Tiffy Assist, even if that’s not what this was. But is anyone ever going to stop Nia now?
Xavier Woods teams up with Dragon Ball Z!
A Sparking Zero branded car helped bring preview copies of the game for fans to play on the PS5! Full release is October 11th, and this is the perfect time to power up!
Damian Priest VS Finn Balor!
Once upon a time, these two rebelled against the Rated R Superstar to take The Judgment Day for their own. But the allure of world championship gold tore their brotherhood apart, and in the eyes of The Prince, it was The Punisher that betrayed the family first. But will Priest finally make Finn pay for letting pettiness get between them? Or is this when Judgment Day truly finishes the Archer of Infamy?
The bell rings and the two stare down. The fans rally up as Finn and Priest step forward. Finn jabs Priest in the chest about how Priest made things about himself. Priest pulls that hand away, Finn CHOPS! Priest DECKS Finn! Priest puts Finn in a corner, but Finn dodges to CHOP! So Priest RAMS Finn into a corner, and fires off hands! The ref counts, Priest kicks away, but Priest still backs off at 4. Priest whips then FLAPJACKS Finn! The fans fire up as Priest stalks Finn. Priest eggs Finn on, then KICKS him down! And DECKS him, too! Priest whips Finn corner to corner hard and Finn hits the mat!
The fans fire up for Priest as he stalks Finn, but Finn goes to the apron. Finn RAMS into Priest, puts him in ropes and Kawada Kicks away! Finn CHOKES Priest on ropes, lets off as the ref counts 4, then swings, but Priest dodges! Priest ROUNDHOUSES Finn down! The fans fire up again, and Priest goes out to run in, but into a SLINGBLADE! Finn snarls and goes into the ring while Priest writhes. The ring count climbs to 5 of 10 as Priest crawls over. Priest drags himself up at 8 and rolls in, only for Finn to stomp him down! The fans boo but Finn stomps Priest more! Finn stomps and stomps and stomps, but stops as the ref counts.
The fans boo but Finn soaks it all up. Finn goes back to Priest, but Priest stands right up! Priest KICKS and reels Finn in! BROKEN- NO, Finn slips free to a SLEEPER! Priest endures, pries the hold open, but Finn CLAWS eyes! Finn CLUBS Priest, rains down elbows, then squeezes tight with a chinlock. Priest endures, the fans rally, and Priest fights up. Finn shifts to a facelock, but Priest powers up to RAM Finn into a corner! Priest catches his breath, then runs back up, but into a BOOT! Finn goes up, leaps, but Priest DECKS him outta the air! Priest shakes out his hand, he hit Finn that right! Priest whips, scoops Finn, but Finn slips through to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, ONE!!
Finn KNEES Priest in the side again and again! Finn lets off juts to soak up heat, and then he stalks Priest to a corner. Finn KICKS Priest around, then clamps on with a COBRA TWIST! Priest endures being stretched, and Finn even digs his elbow into the ribs. The fans boo but Finn ELBOWS away on Priest! Priest endures and fights up! Priest fireman’s carries to DUMP Finn down! The fans rally as Priest huffs ‘n’ puffs. Finn swings but Priest counter punches! And counter punches again! Finn CHOPS, but Priest roars! Priest DECKS Finn again! And LARIATS! And KICKS, KICKS, KICKS! ROLLING ELBOW!
Finn rebounds, into a HAYMAKER! The fans fire up again and Priest runs corner to corner. ELBOW! Priest whips, scoops, but Finn flails! Dragon sleeper, but Priest spins it! BROKEN ARROW! Cover, TWO! Finn stays in this but Priest stays calm. The fans rally up as Priest looms over Finn. Priest powers up the arm and the fans rally behind him. Finn stands, Priest runs, but Finn ducks the comebacker! SLINGBLADE! Finn aims now, for a- SPIN KICK! And ROLLING KICK! Priest runs to COMEBACKER!! Cover, TWO! Finn survives but Priest does not lose focus. Priest drags Finn up, reels him in, and the fans fire up!
Priest Canadian Racks but Finn slips free! Priest dodges to BELL CLAP! Priest KICKS, KICKS and KICKS! Finn ducks one to PELE! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Finn grits his teeth while the fans rally up. Priest stands in a corner, Finn runs up to CHOP! Finn then trips Priest, and STOMPS him! Finn then trips Priest again, for a STOMP! Finn soaks up more heat, but Priest stops the third trip! Canadian Rack! RAZOR’S EDGE! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives and Priest is annoyed. Priest paces around, but Finn bails out. Priest is annoyed, and he goes out the side. Priest runs up, to POUNCE Finn over the desk!
The fans fire up, and Priest clears the desk! The fans fire up as Priest storms up on Finn! Priest ROCKS Finn, then reels him in. Priest changes targets for the apron! APRON RAZOR’S EDGE!! Finn writhes into the ring, Priest storms in after him, and Finn wants mercy! Priest brings the straps down, so that’s a no. But wait! Here comes Carlito! The ref stops Carlito, but here’s JD! JD HOTSHOTS Priest! Finn SHOTGUNS Priest down! Finn hurries up while fans boo, COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and the fans fire up! Finn and the “Street Trash” are furious! Fans chant “YEET! YEET! YEET!” hoping Jey Uso will hep Priest out.
Finn shouts to JD & Carlito. Carlito distracts the ref, JD slides in a chair! Finn has it, but Priest BOOTS the chair into Finn! Priest DECKS Carlito, then TOSSES JD onto Carlito! Priest choke grips, but Finn victory rolls! TWO!! Priest scoops, but Finn spins it around! EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Finn hurries up top, to COUP DE GRACE to a standing Priest! Then Finn hurries right back up! COUP DE GRACE!! But Finn won’t stop there! Finn goes up, and he COUP- NO! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!! Priest crawls to a cover, Priest wins!
Winner: Damian Priest, by pinfall
Judgment Day tried to cheat this one, but The Punisher delivers his brand of justice on them all! Will this finally be the end of this fight between them? Or will things only escalate from here?
Triple H heads to the ring!
Atlanta fires up as The Game steps out from gorilla position to bring us the massive announcement he promised! Waiting for him in the ring is a podium branded under WWE Crown Jewel, and there’s something under a familiar black veil. The fans cheer HHH on as he grabs a mic. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since I was living just up the road on Windy Hill. 1994, I was terrorizing WCW, and here we are tonight with all of you making history. 16,092 of you making history. Our 60th sellout of 2024, making history. Our largest grossing arena event in history, right here tonight, because of all of you, thank you very much.”
The fans cheer, and HHH says while we’re in the middle of all that, let’s talk about the next historic event in just four weeks. In just four weeks, one of the biggest spectacles on the WWE calendar takes place. Brought to you by Riyadh Season, it is Crown Jewel! Fans are torn on that, but HHH says this year, we will make history because it will be the beginning of a new era for the WWE. An annual event that will take place with Crown Jewel. Where the reigning WWE Champion will face the reigning World Champion. It will be that for both men AND women! So here’s the catch: Neither title will be on the line.
BUT… HHH promises us there will be a definitive winner. And that winner will be crowned the 2024 CROWN JEWL CHAMPOIN! HHH unveils a MASSIVE belt, decked out in gold and jewels. 50 karats will signify the winner as the best of the best! Fans do like that! But wait! Here comes GUNTHER! Der Ring General shows off his World Heavyweight Championship while he joins HHH in the ring. Gunther grabs himself a mic and says, “Atlanta, what would Bad Blood be without the World Heavyweight Champion?” Fans are torn on that, but Gunther tells HHH that this bel tis beautiful.
But if you remember, only a few months ago, after Gunther’s win against Randy Orton, HHH handed Gunther the King of the Ring trophy. So Gunther is excited to do the same with this Crown Jewel Championship. Gunther knows, though, that he defends the world title against Sami Zayn. The fans cheer “SAMI! SAMI!” but Gunther says c’mon, let’s be honest. Guys like Sami have their role, but they’re not cut out to be “The Top Guy.” But enough of that! Now, as a future legend, Gunther wants to point out the legends in attendance today. Atlanta cheers “GOLD~BERG! GOLD~BERG!” and Gunther smirks. Yes, it’s Bill Goldberg!
The fans cheer as Goldberg waves. Gunther is happy to finally meet in this fashion. Gunther needs to clarify something. You might remember that Gunther told Bret Hart that Goldberg is Gunther’s hero. It wasn’t true. Let’s be real! How can the greatest wrestler on Earth be impressed by a one trick pony like Goldberg? Now, now, Gunther is just saying. No disrespect, just busting balls. But here’s some real advice. Goldberg’s son, Gage. Hopefully Bill is a better dad than he was a wrestler! Gage gets a bit upset, and now Goldberg stands up! Gunther says fine, bring it! Goldberg hops the barriers and Gunther says he’s got three minutes!
Security gets in the way, though, and even Adam Pearce and producers hurry out here. The fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” but security manages to keep between Goldberg and ring. Gunther keeps taunting Goldberg, but then SAMI ZAYN jumps in! Sami fires off on Gunther and the fans fire up! Sami then PLANCHAS and down goes Gunther! Producers hurry to stop Sami, only for Gunther to BOOT Sami! Gunther storms off, his fight with Sami is this Monday. But then Sami gets loose! Sami TACKLES Gunther on the ramp! They scrap, security and producers separate them, but will nothing stop Sami from taking that title and going to Crown Jewel?
The Big 3 continue to party!
And they have Metro Boomin here! Metro brought Cody here to the arena, what was his advice to Cody? Cody just has to handle business as one of Atlanta’s own. How does he feel about him teaming with Roman Reigns? Wait, what’s that smell? Chelsea Green walks in. She asks what. Girl, you still stank. Go take another shower. Chelsea says fine, she didn’t wanna be here anyway! C’mon, Piper! No, no, Piper can stay, she cool. Piper chooses party over Chelsea. Sorry, Chelse. The Hot Mess storms off, will she ever live down her Dumpster Match loss?
WWE Women’s World Championship, Dominik Mysterio in a Shark Cage: Liv Morgan VS Rhea Ripley!
A twisted romance drama simply titled “The Liv Morgan Revenge Tour” has played out over the past few months, and it even brought this title and Dirty Dom into it. But now, Dom’s going back behind bars! He has no choice but to watch as his current girlfriend fights his ex all on her own, will Liv finally get what she deserves? Or will she find away to survive Rhea’s revenge?
WWE’s Bonnie & Clyde pull up in the Lucha Lowrider, rocking some old school hip hop. What’s surprising is they haven’t given it a Judgment Day makeover. They then head to the ring, and Dom is already frowning at the shark cage. Mami meanwhile shows off the Dirty Dom toilet paper! She makes sure it’s in the cage for Dom, just in case. The introductions are made, and Liv assures Dom he’ll be fine. Security ushers Dom into the cage, and now Liv is worried. The belt is raised, and then Rhea grabs a mic. “One more thing, Dom. One more secret. You’re a little scared of heights. HAHA! Raise him up, boys! Get him up there!”
Dom freaks out. He isn’t just gonna be stuck here on the ground? NOPE! UP he goes! The bell rings, and Rhea SHOVES Liv down! Then SHOTGUNS her! Liv flounders, Rhea TOSSES her, and then TOSESS her again! Liv stagger sup, swings, but misses! Rhea kicks, stomps a foot, then knee SMASH and ROLLING LARIAT! The fans fire up as Rhea fires off the Buddy Combo, then hauls Liv up. Rhea FALL AWAY SLAMS Liv, and Liv tumbles out of the ring. Rhea smirks, waves to Dom, then goes out after Liv. Rhea drags Liv up, but Liv RAMS her into the steel steps! Liv looks up to Dom, but Rhea electric chair lifts her!
Rhea SMACKS Liv off the apron, puts her in the ring, and takes her time stepping back in. Liv goes out the side and the fans boo, but Rhea smirks. Rhea runs, to WRECK Liv with a dropkick! Rhea RAMS Liv into the barriers! Liv dangles there, then slumps back. Rhea drags Liv up while fans cheer her on, and she puts Liv in the ring. Rhea steps in, but Liv hits a DRAGON SCREW! Rhea falls back, Liv goes out to CLIP the leg! Liv then shoves Rhea down and stomps away! The fans boo, but Dom cheers Liv. Dom then stops cuz the cage shakes a bit. Liv puts Rhea in the ring, KICKS her, then KICKS her again!
Liv KICKS away, Rhea shoves her, but Liv dropkicks the legs out! Rhea crawls, the fans taunt Dom, but Liv runs in. Rhea ELBOWS Liv, runs up, but Liv rolls Rhea to a HALF CRAB! Rhea endures as Liv sits deep on the hold! Dom says yeah, get her! Liv pulls on the leg, but Rhea fights around. The fans rally, Rhea SLAPS at Liv, but Liv shifts to a CALF KILLER! Liv SLAPS Rhea, pulls on the leg, but Rhea still endures. Rhea fights, reaches back, and she dribbles Liv off the mat! The fans cheer as Rhea is free. Rhea and Liv rise, Liv runs up, but into body scissors! HEADBUTT! Rhea slaps her leg into working, and she rallies with LARIATS!
Rhea wrenches Liv, ducks a haymaker, then ripcords and mule kicks! NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Liv stays in this, and Dom braces himself as he tries to sit up in the cage. Rhea looms over Liv, drags her up, but Liv fires body shots. Rhea CLUBS Liv down, whips her, but Liv reverses to trip Rhea up! Liv drags Rhea out to the apron and SLAMS the leg off the edge! And again! Liv THRASHES the leg around, then fires hands on Rhea! The ref reprimands, but Liv drags Rhea to a corner. Liv SLAMS the leg into the post, then SLAMS it again! The fans still taunt Dom while Liv pulls on Rhea’s leg!
The ref reprimands but Liv SLAMS the leg against post again! Rhea falls to the floor, Dom cheers Liv on, and then Liv THROWS Rhea into barriers! And again! Liv refreshes the ring count because she wants to make Rhea suffer. Liv mocks Rhea hobbling, and then goes to the apron. Rhea blocks the bump to body shot! Rhea whips Liv, but Liv tiger feint KICKS Rhea back! Liv hops up to SUNSET FLIP BARRIER BOMB!! Liv drags Rhea into the ring, then climbs up a corner. Liv says “SUCK IT!” and FLYING CODE BREAKER!! Cover, TWO!! Rhea survives and Liv grows frustrated. Dom cheers Liv on but the fans rally for Rhea.
Liv runs, springboards, but Rhea catches her! Rhea throws Liv back, OBLIV- NO, Rhea rolls through! Rhea hobbles but she still smirks at Liv. Then she KNEES Liv in the face! Rhea reels Liv in, pump handle and RIP- NO, Liv slips free of that! Step over, clutch, COBRA TWIST DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Rhea survives “The Homewrecker” but just barely! The fans rally up again while Liv stalks Rhea. Liv kicks Rhea around, taunts her, and CLUBS her! Liv says Dom is her man and Rhea is nothing! Liv SLAPS and SLAPS and SLAPS Rhea around! The fans boo, Liv soaks up heat, and Liv drags Rhea up. Snap suplex!
Liv stands back up, that was just Una Amiga! Then DOS AMIGAS! The fans boo as Liv has Rhea again, THREE- NO, Rhea stops and suplexes back! Liv slips fere, swings, but Rhea blocks! Rhea kicks low, reels Liv in, and Canadian Racks! RAZOR’S EDGE! Shoutout to Priest, but wait! Dom picked the lock on the cage?! The fans are going nuts as Dom risks falling out of the cage! Rhea climbs, she taunts Dom with Latino Heat and a YEET! FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Liv survives, but Rhea has the legs! PRISM TRAP!! Liv flails but Rhea thrashes her around! Liv claws her way forward, reaches out, ROPEBREAK!
Rhea lets go, Liv flops to the floor, and Dom looks out of the cage. Rhea mockingly blows a kiss, then stalks Liv. Dom says stop that! Rhea THROWS Liv into barriers, then KICKS her! Rhea THROWS Liv into more barriers! Dom cheers Liv but Rhea stomps Liv around! Rhea tells Dom, “SUCK IT!” Rhea drags Liv up, pump handles, and RIPTIDE to the floor! Dom is helpless up there, and Rhea drags Liv away. Dom leans out more but he FALLS! Dom’s dangling by a chain around his ankle! The fans go nuts seeing that! Rhea puts Liv in, but can’t resist this Dom pinata. Rhea slaps Dom around, then goes back to the ring.
Rhea says hold on one sec, she has unfinished business. The ref says she is owed that much and will allow it. Rhea goes out, grabs a kendo stick, and now it’s time for the pinata! Dom freaks out, and Rhea says happy birthday to her! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK! But then RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKS!? Liv’s old friend is back! Raquel shoves Rhea into the ring, and the ref calls for the bell!
Winner: Rhea Ripley, by disqualification (Liv is still WWE Women’s World Champion)
Raquel hoists Rhea up, TEXANA BOMB!! Raquel puts Liv on Rhea for the cover as it were, but it doesn’t matter because she just helped Liv survive! The fans boo, but Liv did say she was smarter than Rhea. Liv sure outsmarted Rhea tonight, but has she truly gotten rid of her? Or will Rhea want revenge even more than before?
Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu!
Who would’ve thought that we’d ever see this? The American Nightmare wants to be done with The Bloodline once and for all, and that means helping The #OTC, the One True Chief, tear it down! Will Cody and Roman really be able to work together? Or will the Usurper of the Table and his Samoan Werewolf make everyone acknowledge them?
The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff marching band plays My Kingdom for The American Nightmare! And then they’re joined by the music as Cody makes his way out, wearing the same skull helmet as he did for WrestleMania! The fans sing along this time, “WHOA~ OH~!” and Cody gets his pyro! Meanwhile, Roman gets a choir and orchestra to play his theme live, and he gets pyro as he raises the one to the sky! The fans chant for the “O T C! O T C!” as he makes his way down to the ring to join his unlikely ally. They stare down Solo & Jacob, but Cody does glance at Roman. Cody’s title is put aside, but Solo raises up the ula fala.
Jacob carefully hands the ula fala to staff, and the teams slowly sort out. The bell rings while the teams still discuss things, and Cody insists he start. Roman wants to make sure Cody’s sure about that, and then he obliges. Solo and Jacob hug it out before Solo steps out. The fans cheer as Cody and Jacob start off, and Cody gets fired up! Cody and Jacob circle, tie up, and Cody headlocks. Jacob powers up and out, but Cody RAMS him! Jacob stays up and eggs Cody on. Cody runs, slides under, then kicks and RHODES UPPERCUT! Jacob stays up, blocks a kick, but Cody runs to DISASTER KICK! Jacob stays up!?
Jacob lunges, Cody dodges, and Solo tells Jacob to get him! But then in steps Roman! The fans fire up as the two teams stare down again, and they cheer on “O T C! O T C!” Solo backs down, which allows Roman to stand down. The fans tell Solo off, and Roman grins. But then Solo reaches out? Jacob tags Solo in and Cody smirks. Cody then says hold on, and he hears the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” Cody looks to Roman, Roman shrugs, and Cody steps over. Roman reaches out, so Cody tags him in! The fans erupt as Roman steps to Solo! They circle, and Solo takes a swing! Roman counter punches! Roman ROCKS, KICKS, then ROCK Solo again!
Roman whips, Solo KICKS Roman, then Solo HEADBUTTS! Roman staggers, Solo talks smack, and Solo goes to a corner. Roman blocks the buckle bump, puts Solo in the corner and rains down fists! The fans count all the way to TEN! Roman ROCKS Solo again, then whips him to ropes. Solo reverses and ROCKS Roman! Solo says, “OTC my ass!” Solo throws more hands, then whips. Roman reverses and he ELBOWS Solo down! The fans fire up, Roman LARIATS Solo up and out! Roman fires up, but in steps Jacob! The fans are intrigued by this stare down, but the ref says Jacob didn’t tag in, he’s not legal.
Jacob circles with Roman, but Solo CLOBBERS Roman from behind! Solo says he’s smarter than Roman! Solo rains down fists on Roman, “Who’s the real chief!?” The fans say, “NOT YOU!” Solo tells Roman to get up, and then he CHOKES Roman on ropes! The ref counts, Solo lets off, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Roman in the distraction! Solo talks trash, drags Roman up, and HEADBUTTS him! Solo ROCKS Roman again and again, then sits Roman down. The fans boo but Solo goes corner to corner. Solo runs in, to HIP ATTACK! Solo tags Jacob and Jacob grins as he HIP ATTACKS!
The fans boo but Jacob is all fired up! Jacob goes back to Roman, tells him that Solo is HIS Tribal Chief! Jacob fires haymakers on Roman, hauls him up to RAM him, and RAM him, and UPPERCUT! The ref reprimands, Jacob tells Roman that Solo is HIS Tribal Chief, too! Jacob ROCKS Roman, runs corner to corner, but Roman dodges! Jacob’s splash hits post! Jacob staggers around, runs back up, but Roman TOSSES him! The fans fire up and Cody is chompin’ at the bit! Roman crawls, finds his corner, hot tag to Cody! Cody rallies on Jacob with haymakers! Cody whips, Jacob reverses, but Cody CLOBBERS him!
Cody goes to a corner, goes up and over Jacob, then SNAP POWERSLAMS him! The fans fire up as Cody JABS, JABS, and JABS! Flip, flop, fly, a wiggle and a BIONIC ELBOW! The fans fire up for Cody and he waits on Jacob. Jacob rises, Cody goes to ropes, CODY CUTTER! The fans fire up and so does Cody! Cody drags Jacob into the dragon sleeper, but Solo storms in! Cody DECKS Solo, but Jacob POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS! The fans boo while Jacob foams at the mouth. Jacob stomps Cody around, then drags him up. Jacob TOSSES Cody out, tags Solo, and Solo drags Cody up. Solo hits an APRON URENAGE!
Cody writhes, Solo soaks up heat, but the ring count is climbing. Solo storms in, steps on Cody’s hand, and the fans boo more. Solo drags Cody up to whip away, and ELBOWS him down! The fans boo more but Solo stares Roman down. Solo stomps Cody’s hand, Cody writhes and crawls, but Solo has him on ropes. Solo pulls Cody against ropes, the ref counts so Solo lets go. But Jacob BOOTS Cody down! The fans boo, and even tell the ref, “Ref You Suck!” But Cody fires hands! Cody reaches for Roman but Solo keeps Cody back! Cody fires hands on Solo again, but Solo whips Cody hard into the corner!
Solo CLOBBERS Cody, Jacob shouts, “I LOVE you, Solo!” The fans boo but Solo tags Jacob, and they split the wishbone on Cody! Jacob stalks Cody to a corner, drags him up, but Cody fires body shots! Cody fires forearms, then runs, but into a LEAPING ELBOW! Jacob says, “I LOVE you, Solo!” The fans rally but Jacob BITES Cody’s bad hand! The ref reprimands and Jacob stops, but Jacob stares down with Roman. Jacob drags Cody up, brings him around, and HEADBUTTS him down! Jacob clamps onto Cody with shoulder claws! The fans rally and Cody endures. Cody fights up, and he JAWBREAKERS free!
Jacob staggers, Solo tags in! Solo waits to see what Cody does, and Jacob stomps Cody down! Jacob uses the shoulder claws, then Solo steps in, to HEADBUTT Cody! Cody goes to a corner, Solo rains down fists! The fans boo, the ref counts, and Solo tags Jacob back in. Jacob whips so Solo can whip, HIP ATTACK, then HIP ATTACK!! Double impact on Cody and Jacob covers, TWO! Jacob has those shoulder claws again, but Cody still endures. The fans rally up, Cody fights up, and Cody arm-drags free! Solo tags in and Cody TOSSES Jacob! Solo drags Cody, Cody BOOTS back! Cody hurries, but Jacob YANKS Roman down!
Jacob SMACKS Roman off steel steps! Solo SPLASHES and LARIATS Cody! Cover, TWO! Solo is frustrated but he looms over Cody. Solo sits Cody up, HEADBUTTS him, and follows him to the corner. Solo digs his boots into Cody, tags Jacob, and Jacob stomps Cody. Jacob stops as the ref counts, and then he drags Cody out to center. Jacob scoops Cody to SLAM him down! Jacob drags Cody to the drop zone then climbs, even as fans sing, “Cody Rhodes~! Cody, Cody Rhodes~!” Jacob aims, and SWANTON BOMBS, onto knees! The fans fire up, Cody crawls, and Roman rises! The fans fire up, and Cody hot tags Roman!!
Jacob also tags Solo, but The OTC rallies on Solo! Roman whips, Solo reverses but Roman LEAPING LARIATS! The fans fire up with Roman and he runs in, to LARIAT at the corner! Roman keeps going, and he BOOTS Solo down! Roman rains down fists, and he goes to TEN! The fans fire up again, Roman puts Solo in a corner, and the fans fire up even more. Roman locks ‘n’ loads, then runs up, SUPERMAN- NO, Solo grabs Roman by his neck! SAMOAN- NO, Roman slips under the spike, crucifix takedown! TWO!! SUPERMAN PUNCH! Cover, TWO! Solo survives and Roman is a bit stunned, but Roman should know his own family’s toughness.
The fans tell off Solo again, and Roman nods as he goes to the corner. Roman fires the fans up behind him now, and he lets out the “OOAH~!” But Jacob grabs Roman! Roman ELBOWS Jacob, UPPERCUTS Solo, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Roman! DOUBLE SUPERKICK from The Bloodline! Jacob puts Roman in the drop zone to MOONSAULT! Solo goes up, FLYING SOLO!! Cover, CODY BREAKS IT! The fans cheer, and Cody blocks a kick from Jacob! Jacob UPPERCUTS Cody, TOSSES him, then goes out after him. Jacob whips, Cody reverses, and Jacob hits steel steps! Cody clears the desk!
The fans fire up as Cody goes back for Jacob, but Jacob SUPERKICKS! Cody staggers away, Jacob runs in, but Cody sends him into and THROUGH barriers!! Cody hurries, but Jacob starts throwing chairs! The fans freak out, but Cody kicks Jacob! Cody SMACKS Jacob off a chair, then reels him in! Cody says stay down! CROSS RHODES to the floor!! But Jacob doesn’t stay down!? Cody is in disbelief, so he SUPERKICKS! Jacob wobbles, but Cody SUPERKICKS again! Jacob flops onto the desk, and Cody looks up! Cody goes up to the very top of the corner! The fans are thunderous as Cody tells Roman to finish it! SUPER SPLASH down through the desk!!!
The fans are thunderous as Cody sacrifices himself to take out the Werewolf! “This is Awesome! as Roman and Solo crawl to each other. Solo headbutts, Roman fires a haymaker, and they go back and forth! The two stand, and they fire even more haymakers back and forth! Roman wobbles, but he UPPERCUTS! Solo SUPERKICKS! Roman rebounds to SUPERMAN PUNCH!! The fans are thunderous for the “OOAH~!” But the Guerrillas of Destiny are here! Roman scares off Tama & Loa, but he turns around into a SPEAR?!?! Solo covers, TWO!!! Roman survives and Solo can’t believe it!
Fans chant “YEET! YEET! YEET!” because they wanna see Jey help family! But Solo tells Roman, “You lied to me!” Solo says he was supposed to be next in line but that was a lie! Wait, who is that in the hoodie? The Guerrillas turn around to look, and they get a SUPERKICK! And a SUPERKICK! That man… is JIMMY USO!! Jimmy is back and he just screwed Solo! Solo turns around, into the SPEAR!!!! Cover, Roman & Cody win!!
Winners: Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns, by pinfall
The OTC has HIS Bloodline backing him again as Jimmy returns and does the right thing! Roman is just as surprised as anyone, but he and Jimmy hug it out! The Ones are back, but Roman does look to Cody. Cody is back on his feet, Undisputed Championship in his hands. These rivals stare down, and Roman nods. While Solo’s Bloodline is no longer Cody’s problem, when and where will he and Roman have it out again? WAIT, Tama & Loa still attack! Solo, too! Jimmy says c’mon, they gotta go help Cody now! Roman did give Cody his word, right? Jimmy will do what Roman does, so Roman says yeah. They run up, and they knock down Jacob and Tama!
Jimmy brawls with Loa, SUPERKICK! Solo swings, misses, Jimmy SUPERKICKS! SUPERMAN PUNCH again! Solo’s side just doesn’t know when to quit! But then wait. Roman sees the title, and he picks it up. Roman looks it over, but then he hands the title back to Cody. The fans cheer, the truce is still on. But for how much longer? WAIT!! THE ROCK is here?!?! Atlanta erupts all over again as The Final Boss, the Most Electrifying Man in ALL of Sports Entertainment, makes his presence known, The People’s Championship on his shoulder. No one knows what to make of this, but he seems to be staring Cody down.
The Rock hears the fans going nuts, and The Rock raises his eyebrow. Well, wait. Is he looking at Cody, Roman, or them both? Rock quietly counts to three, slashes his throat, and his music hits again. The Rock leaves, will he take on whoever he has to in order to become THE champion of WWE?
My Thoughts:
A great Bad Blood, but the match order was kinda backwards. Though a lot of that was on purpose, because of course you close the night with The Rock’s little moment there. The Bloodline story therefore also got the main event, and it was a really good match, though a lot of it was the excitement of seeing Roman wrestle again, finally facing Solo & Jacob. Well, Cody doing the big splash was definitely cool. And while it still came with overbooking, aka Tama & Loa showing up, that at least served as the opening for Jimmy Uso’s return, and that was great. Great reunion of Jimmy and Roman, and Rock staring down with Roman and/or Cody puts intrigue on the story but that’s about it.
Also very interesting news of this new “Crown Jewel Championship” idea that is clearly more a Saudi Prince idea than a HHH idea. The title is gigantic and ornate, it’s about pitting the best of both brands against each other, which that part isn’t so bad. Survivor Series has become less about brand VS brand but about WarGames and big faction stuff, so Crown Jewel can give us something akin to what many fans have missed about Survivor Series. The irony is not every fan is a fan of Crown Jewel. Gunther showing up to of course assume he’s gonna get that belt for the year is great, but they really shoehorned a moment with Goldberg into this. Though I do like that Gunther just gets on everyone’s case because he’s that cocky.
Sami showing up to get at Gunther was a great turnaround from the Goldberg stuff, because while they’re teasing Gunther VS Goldberg, I personally don’t care for that. Sami VS Gunther on Raw might finally be hard to predict if the winner goes to Crown Jewel to possibly win a giant bonus belt. Honestly, with how Sami has ended up a big part of these trips to Saudi Arabia, I could see Sami getting the World Heavyweight Championship to then be our inaugural Men’s Crown Jewel Champion. It’d be such a great honor for Sami, and a big way for someone, whether Saudi or WWE, to show their appreciation to Sami because he’s always been so good and yet so humble.
Really good match from Rhea and Liv with Dom stuck in the shark cage, but action wise it wasn’t quite as strong as it could’ve been. The story was clearly relying on Dom’s fear of the cage and then that great “falling out” spot for Dom to dangle there. I did like Rhea wanting to pinata Dom, but I feel like they got sloppy because Raquel’s attack on Rhea of course got caught by the ref. Either way, Liv keeps the title and that’s the point, as well as building up this “Street Trash” Judgment Day by giving them a heavy hitter again. Rhea might still come for revenge but she’ll have to get through Raquel, which is great stuff, but as it stands, Liv is facing Nia Jax at Crown Jewel.
Nia VS Bayley was itself a really good match, and they tried some things, but it wasn’t much stronger than their SummerSlam one. Tiff of course helped Nia, and I appreciate they stretched out that tease of the cash-in, maybe third time is the charm and Tiff just pulls the trigger. But Nia retains, moves on, maybe someone tries to take this title before Crown Jewel, so some of that unpredictability is fun. Finn VS Priest was also good, but it could’ve been better given we’re on PLE, not TV. It ended up feeling no different than TV because duh, Carlito & JD try to help, but Priest proves he’s stronger than all three and wins out. But I knew all along they were trading off, where if Priest won, Liv would retain.
We got fun bits from our hosts, Naomi, Bianca & Jade, such as Bianca being reluctant to cheer on Bayley, and everyone poking fun at Hot Stinky Mess Chelsea Green. Feels like plenty reason enough for Chelsea to drag Piper along in a tag title match against Bianca & Jade. And the opener of the night was the actual best match of the night, because CM Punk and Drew McIntyre went about as violent as we’ve seen WWE let their people get, especially in Hell in a Cell. They of course bled, with Punk bleeding first to give him that Face “uphill battle” trope. McIntyre bleeding was rather profuse, I wonder if he poked a bad spot.
I loved the black bag being bracelet beads, it was so fitting. But wow, I didn’t think McIntyre would ever crash and burn on a missed Claymore like he did there. Great win for Punk, because it clearly feels like Punk is now moving up into the world championship scene, but maybe he waits until after Crown Jewel as there’s talk that Punk isn’t much for that event. As for McIntyre, I would still love if they did my idea of McIntyre leaving to SmackDown. McIntyre can be so irate and distraught that he lost to Punk that he has to be on a different brand and fight for different titles.
My Score: 8.8/10
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