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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 32 Results & Report! (7/31/22)
Will Darkness Fall on Naito?
Will Tetsuya Naito avoid going 0-3?
Tetsuya Naito has had a rough start to G1 Climax 32, and it could get rougher taking on EVIL! Will the King of Darkness end Naito’s WrestleKingdom dreams?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 8 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii & Ryohei Oiwa VS Bullet Club; Bullet Club wins.
- Bad Dude Tito & JONAH VS Tom Lawlor & Royce Isaacs; Tito & Jonah win.
- Six Man Tag: David Finlay, Tama Tonga & Jado VS The United Empire; The United Empire wins.
- Six Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Suzuki-Gun; LIJ wins.
- G1 Climax, A Block: Jeff Cobb VS Lance Archer; Cobb wins.
- G1 Climax, D Block: YOSHI-HASHI VS Juice Robinson; Hashi wins.
- G1 Climax, B Block: Jay White VS Chase Owens; White wins.
- G1 Climax, A Block: Kazuchika Okada VS Bad Luck Fale; Okada wins.
- G1 Climax, C Block: Tetsuya Naito VS EVIL; Naito wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
G1 Climax, A Block: Jeff Cobb VS Lance Archer!
The Imperial Unit and the Murderhawk Monster are each 1-1, falling in the first but redeeming themselves in the second. But now in the third, only one giant can stand tall! Who moves on as 2-1 in this block of behemoths?
As Archer makes his way out, he CLOBBERS a Young Lion! Back to his old ways not that he’s back in Japan, it seems. He glares at another Young Lion, and SLAPS him down! Cobb tells Archer to focus on him, not the rookies. The bell rings and the two get face to face. Archer has the height advantage but Cobb isn’t intimidated. Fans rally as the two fire up and rush in! They RAM shoulders, but neither falls. Archer eggs Cobb on, Cobb runs, Archer drops and hurdles! And then hip tosses, but Cobb handsprings through!? Fans fire up as Cobb ducks the back elbow. Cobb whips but Archer goes up and over!
Things keep moving, but Cobb LEAPING SHOULDER TACKLES! Cobb grins as he says “You Can’t See Me!” But Archer grabs his arm to help with the kip up! Archer arm-drags Cobb, things keep moving, and Cobb hurdles. Archer fires off forearms, then a SHOTGUN dropkick! Cobb tumbles out of the ring and fans fire up! Cobb goes around the way, Archer waits on him. But then Archer builds speed!? Cobb moves, so Archer goes to the apron. CANNONBALL! Cobb and a Young Lion go down while the fans fire up again. Archer drags Cobb up, reels him in, but Cobb ducks the lariat to ROCK Archer! Cobb then suplexes, but Archer blocks!
Cobb still tries but Archer shoves him away. Cobb comes back but Archer pops him up into the ropes! Cobb flounders, Archer choke grips to APRON CHOKE SLAM! Fans fire up as Cobb flops back down! Archer snarls and he drags Cobb up while fans rally, “LANCE AR-CHER!” “JEFF COB-BU!” Archer gets Cobb in the ring, stands over him, and sits him up to rain down a punch! Archer tells the ref to shut up about the punches as he throws down more fists. Archer knuckle locks Cobb, goes to the corner and gives us some Old School! But Cobb yanks him off the top for an ATHLETIC PLEX! Fans fire up for that feat of strength!
Archer gets to a corner, Cobb runs in to clothesline! Cobb whips Archer out to send him back in, then hits a big back elbow! Cobb brings Archer around to suplex! And he holds Archer up for the RUNNING SLAM! Fans fire up, Cobb crawls to a cover, ONE!! Cobb stomps Archer but Archer shoves him away. Cobb stomps Archer again, to surf on Archer! Cobb mocks the song, “Every body dies~!” before he steps off. Fans rally up as Cobb stands Archer up to LARIAT! But Archer stays up! Cobb LARIATS again but Archer is still up! Cobb runs, but Archer follows to CROSSBODY, into Cobb’s arms?!
Archer fights with elbows but Cobb holds on! Cobb swings Archer, but Archer turns that into a DDT! Fans fire up as both big men are down! Archer drags Cobb up, whips him to ropes, but Cobb reverses. Archer LEAPS for a CROSSBODY! It hits this time, and Archer covers, TWO! Fans rally up as Archer drags Cobb up. Cobb throat chops! Cobb runs, but he just fakes Archer out! DROPKICK! Cover, ONE!! GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO!! Archer survives but Cobb keeps on him. Cobb whips Archer but Archer blocks to CLUB and ROCK Cobb! Archer whips but Cobb reverses to scoop! TOUR- NO, Archer slips off to full nelson!
Cobb elbows free of the hold and runs the ropes, but Archer goes perpendicular to DERAIL Cobb! Fans fire up and Archer drags Cobb back up. Archer ripcords to HELLICOASTER! Cover, TWO! Cobb survives but Archer keeps cool. Fans rally up, Archer stomps around and they follow his beat. Cobb rises, Archer choke grips, CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!!! Cobb survives and fans fire up again! Archer grins and gnashes his teeth. Archer starts to salivate as he watches Cobb get to a corner. Archer runs in corner to corner, but Cobb dodges! Roll-up, TWO! Cobb gets up but Archer BOOTS him down! Fans rally as Archer drags Cobb up.
Archer puts Cobb in the corner, and he tells Cobb he messed up! Archer runs corner to corner to ELBOW Cobb down! Fans fire up and Archer says he’s bringing Cobb up. Archer hoists Cobb up top, ROCKS him with a haymaker, then climbs up after Cobb. Fans fire up more as Archer brings Cobb up. But Cobb throws body shots, and he HEADBUTTS Archer away! Cobb adjusts on the top rope, but Archer comes back with a STEP-UP KNEE! Cobb flops over but Archer sits Cobb up. Archer inverted crucifix lifts Cobb, but Cobb slips off! GERMAN SUPLEX! But Archer’s right back up!? Choke grip, but Cobb breaks free to GERMAN SUPLEX!
Archer and Cobb get up, Archer swings but into another GERMAN SUPLEX! Archer flounders up and he eggs Cobb on! Cobb ROCKS Archer with a right hand! Cobb whips Archer, scoops him, and hits a TOUR OF THE ISLAND!! Cover, Cobb wins!
Winner: Jeff Cobb, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Archer earns 0)
The Murderhawk Monster falls, does he have a chance to stay alive in the G1? As for Cobb, he is 2-1, just behind the Rainmaker. Can the #IchibanKaiju keep going, hoping Okada makes a mistake?
G1 Climax, D Block: YOSHI-HASHI VS Juice Robinson!
The Headhunter was slayed by The Dragon in his first G1 match this year, while The Booster is reeling from a shocker loss to The Rebel! Will Hashi #GetBackUp and get on the board? Or will Juice be the one to #TurnItAllAround this round?
Hashi makes his entrance then hops off the corner, and Juice attacks! The bell rings to put this on record and Juice drags Hashi up to ROCK with left hands! Hashi falls, Juice rains down fists, but the ref counts. Juice lets off and argues the closed fist stuff. Juice drags Hashi up and tosses Hashi out! Juice goes out after Hashi, and whips him into railing! And then again! And then again! Juice talks trash on English commentary before he scoops Hashi to SNAKE EYES off the railing! The ref reprimands and fans rally up, but Juice drags Hashi’s jacket off him. Juice wipes his butt on the jacket then throws it away.
Juice puts Hashi in the ring, drags Hashi back up, and reels him in for a PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Hashi survives and Juice is shocked! Juice argues with the ref, that count wasn’t fast enough! That was a piledriver, for crying out loud! Juice drags Hashi back up, throws him back out, and then pulls up some floor mats! He even shoves some over the railing at Japanese commentary! Juice storms over to drag Hashi up and bring him around. The ring count starts but Juice brings Hashi up! Hashi fights the driver to lift Juice up, but Juice CLUBS Hashi on the back! The count is 10 of 20 and Juice hauls Hashi up, but Hashi RANAS Juice into a POST!
Fans fire up as the count is 15! Hashi gets up and in at 17 but Juice is still down! Juice gets in at 19.99!! Fans rally up and Juice claims something is wrong with his eye. The ref checks, it seems okay to him. Juice gets up, Hashi storms over to him and CHOPS! Fans rally up for Hashi as he CHOPS again! And CHOPS! Juice grits his teeth but Hashi CHOPS him again! Hashi CHOPS again, but Juice turns things around. Hashi dodges the chop to CHOP and CHOP and CHOP and CHOP! Juice says F U but he misses again! Hashi CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS, again and again and again! Fans fire up as Hashi is making Juice into ground beef!
Juice sits down and fans fire up more! Hashi drags Juice up to whip but Juice blocks, so Hashi CHOPS! And mule kicks! Hashi suplexes to hang Juice out to dry. Hashi runs to dropkick Juice down! Then he keeps going, basement dropkick! Cover, ONE!! Juice is still in this but Hashi looms over him. Fans rally up, Hashi drags Juice up to fisherman, but Juice fights it. So Hashi wrenches, CHOPS, and runs. Juice ELBOWS him at the ropes! Juice powers up, runs, but Hashi dodges to BLOCKBUSTER! Fans fire up as Juice and Hashi go to corners. Hashi runs corner to corner, to CHOP! Juice is stinging as he staggers out.
Hashi goes up, aims and FLYING BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up more as Hashi keeps his cool. Hashi drags Juice up, reels him in, full nelsons and spins, pump handle, but no Karma! Juice elbows free, but Hashi CHOPS! Hashi reels Juice in, fisherman to KUMAGOROSHI! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Juice saves himself by inches but the fans fire up again. Hashi drags Juice up and full nelsons, pump handle, but Juice pops out! Juice waistlocks and shoves Hashi at the ref! They avoid a collision but Juice rolls Hashi up! But with tights! The ref can see that clear as day! The ref stops the count and Juice is pissed! Juice shoves the ref, but the ref shoves Juice!
Juice gets up to get back in the ref’s face, but Hashi rolls him up! TWO!!! Juice escapes, he blocks Hashi’s superkick, but Hashi ducks the Left Hand o’ God! RIGHT HAND O’ GOD HITS! Then the chicken wings, the turn, PULP- NO, Hashi gest a SLEEPER! And he uses it to hit a BACKSTABBER! Fans fire up while both men are down! Hashi crawls to a corner and Juice sits up. Hashi runs in to BLINDSIDE KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Juice survives again but Hashi fires up! Hashi drags Juice up, reels him back in, full nelson and pump handle, but still no Karma! Juice throws elbows, rolls and wrenches Hashi, but Hashi CHOPS!
Hashi LARIATS, Juice LARIATS back! Hashi roars, bobs ‘n’ weaves, and SUPERKICKS! Juice staggers, Hashi runs as the fans fire up. but Juice catches Hashi to LEFT HAND O’ GOD!! And then the chicken wings, the turn, PULP- NO, SNAP DRAGON!! Hashi turns things around and the fans are thunderous! Hashi runs to LARIAT! And Hashi roars again, he wants to finish this! Full nelson, pump handle, KARMA!!! Cover, HASHI WINS!!!
Winner: Yoshi-Hashi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Juice earns 0)
Another shocker for Rock Hard Robinson! A loss to David Finlay, a loss to Yoshi-Hashi, is Juice out of juice in the G1 already? As for Hashi, he got back up, but can he use this momentum to keep on going?
G1 Climax, B Block: Jay White w/ Gedo VS Chase Owens!
Bullet Club meets Bullet Club again as the Switchblade meets the Crown Jewel! But will Chase do the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion a favor and give him this win? Or will Chase pull off a heist on the Bullet Club captain?
White and Gedo Too Sweet, but White doesn’t want to Too Sweet Chase. Fans rally as the bell rings, and White gives Chase a push. Chase pushes back, and then they Too Sweet. White gets a big fat envelope of money from his corner to give to Chase and Chase accepts. White seems to make it worth Chase’s while to give up these points. But uh, check it after. It’s all there. Just trust White. Wait, what? White makes sure Abe-san the timekeeper holds onto that to keep it safe. But just don’t count it. Chase then lies down but then sits up. He just isn’t sure. Chase takes the envelope from Abe-san, and pulls what’s in it out.
Chase already sees something is amiss. The top two bills are legit, so he pockets those in his tights for about ¥20,000 (roughly $150 USD at today’s exchange rate). But the rest is just paper cut to the size and shape of the Yen bills! White says he put it all in there, he doesn’t understand! White defends his innocence but Chase wants his money! White hurries to check his belongings, but he claims ABE pulled something! Abe defends his innocence, showing his pockets are empty. White wants Chase to trust him but Chase wants to get paid. White says it’s okay, this was all just a joke. The champ’s good for it, he’ll get Chase the money backstage.
Chase says he doesn’t trust that, he wants to fight. White says fine, and they approach. Finger poke o’ doom!! Chase tells White to cover, but now White thinks Chase is going to pull something. Chase will just turn the cover to a cradle or something like that. Chase gets back up, saying he has no tricks. White can trust him! So White reels Chase in for a clinch! But Chase escapes Bladerunner! Chase wants to know what the heck, White apologizes, but White also points out what happened to lying down. Well what happened to the money? Chase wants to get back to the hotel as quickly as possible. White tells Gedo to explain it to Chase. Chase and Gedo argue, and White CLOBBERS Chase!
White CLUBS and STOMPS but Gedo makes White stop. This isn’t the plan! Chase was going to lie down! White isn’t so sure, but now Chase shoves White. Chase goes to his corner and White apologizes. They’ll just stick to the plan. But Chase hits a C-TRIGGER!! Cover, TWO!! White scrambles away and Gedo is freaking out! Chase goes out after White, “Where’s my money!?” Chase DECKS White, then drags him up. “Where’s my money!?” Chase RAMS White into railing! White staggers away but Chase drags him around to RAM into more railing! Chase wants White to pay up. Does Gedo have the money? Gedo says it’s in the locker room!
Chase drags White up, tucks him in, but Gedo shouts at him to hold on, they’re the same team! Chase accepts that and puts White in the ring instead. But then White clinches! Chase escapes again, runs in, but White puts Chase on the apron! White HOTSHOTS Chase down! White goes out to drag Chase up, but White decides not to ram Chase into railing. He also decides not to whip him into railing. White puts Chase in, but Chase cradles! TWO!! White LARIATS Chase down! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! White is frustrated but he puts Chase in the corner. White says Too Sweet, but he doesn’t chop. Chase CHOPS White, though!
Chase forearms, White kicks low and DDTs! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! White can’t believe Chase is doing this to him after the deal they made. White runs in at the corner to uppercut! And then BLADE BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Chase is still in this but White hauls him up. Chase fights the clinch, but White knees low! Chase blocks that to CLUB the leg! Full nelson and spin to a NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up for Chase and he drags White up. Chase fireman’s carries, but White slips off to CHOP! Chase ends up in a corner, White swings but misses. Chase forearm smashes, snapmares and SHINING- NO, White ducks it to CHOP back!
White whips Chase, Chase reverses and then SUPERKICKS White down! Chase drags White up, runs in, SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO!! White survives but Chase keeps on him. Chase tucks White in, but Gedo gets on the apron to beg for mercy. Chase says to bring the money then! Gedo says hold on until after, but Chase isn’t going for that! But White back drops out of the driver! White keeps saying he has the money but Chase fires off haymakers and CHOPS! Chase whips but White blocks. White CLUBS Chase, Chase ELBOWS White! White CHOPS Chase, but Chase rebounds, into a COMPLETE SHOT!
Fans fire up while White drags himself over. White waistlocks and drags Chase up, but Chase throws elbows! White uses that to get Chase in a SAIDO! White gets Chase up, for the URENAGE! Cover, TWO! Chase survives and White is furious! White clamps onto Chase with a sleeper but Chase looks out. White wants the ref to check him. Chase is still in this, so White drags him up. VICTORY ROLL, TWO!!! Chase almost had White! White CHOPS Chase, then brings him up, to CHOP again! And CHOPS again! Chase falls over but White drags Chase up again. White runs, but Chase follows to C-TRIGGER! And then the tuck! PACKAGE-
White fights it, but Chase holds on! White keeps trying, so Chase lets him down, to hook him up for a STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!?!? White survives and fans fire up! Chase gets up and he goes to a corner. Fans rally up behind Chase, he aims at White, but White catches him! But Chase rolls through! White rolls out, dodges the C-Trigger and has the SLEEPER! But Chase fights the suplex! Chase backs White down but White sends him into buckles! C-TRIGGER on the return! Chase keeps moving, C-TRIGGER again!! Fans fire up, Chase reels White in and tucks him, but White slips out! BLADERUNNER OUTTA NOWHERE!! White covers, White wins!
Winner: Jay White, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Chase earns 0)
In the end, White wins and is 3-0, but this wasn’t how he wanted to do it. White may be undefeated in the “Jay1,” but is he going to lose control of Bullet Club dealing like this?
G1 Climax, A Block: Kazuchika Okada VS Bad Luck Fale!
Another battle from the block of beasts, and the Rainmaker is undefeated at 2-0! Okada conquered Jeff Cobb and he was ready for Toru Yano’s tricks, but will he be prepared for some Bad Luck? Or will even the Rogue General fall in this summer heat?
The bell rings and Okada rushes Fale with forearms! Fale stays up so Okada runs and RAMS him! Fale is still up, so Okada runs and RAMS again. Nope, Fale is still up. Okada keeps trying but Fale RAMS him! Okada staggers and fans rally up. Okada tries again, and he dropkicks a leg! Okada kicks away on that leg, then runs, and he ducks the clothesline to come back and runs Fale over! Fans fire up with Okada and he brings Fale back up. Okada tries to scoop but Fale CLUBS him. Fale scoops Okada but he slips off to roll Fale up! TWO, Okada runs but into a back drop! Fans fire up while Okada flops out of the ring.
Fans rally, the ring count starts, and Fale waits on Okada. Okada stirs at 5 of 20, sits up at 10, and stands at 15. Fale is there to guard the ropes, but Okada jukes to get in at 18! Fale stomps Okada at the ropes, then stands on his back! Red Shoes reprimands and counts, Fale lets off at 4. Fale drags Okada up, and clamps on a BEARHUG! Okada endures, he CLUBS Fale, and fans rally. Fale squeezes tighter but Okada keeps throwing down elbows. Fale squeezes tighter again! And then RAMS Okada into a corner! Fale CLUBS Okada on the back again and again until Okada falls over. Fans rally for “O-KA-DA!” and he fires off forearms!
Fale throat chops Okada! Then ROCKS him with a right! Fale bumps Okada off buckles, throws big shots into Okada’s back, but fans continue to rally. Fale brings Okada around but Okada fires forearms! Fale throws body shots to back Okada down, then DECKS him with a right! Fans rally as Fale backs off. Okada drags himself up, Fale runs corner to corner, but Okada dodges the splash! Okada kicks low to DDT! Fans fire up as both men are down again! Okada and Fale rise, and Okada storms up on Fale. Okada fires forearms, whips but Fale reverses. Okada holds ropes, Fale runs in, but Okada drop toeholds him into ropes!
Okada gets moving to basement dropkick Fale! Fans fire up and Okada drags Fale up. Okada scoops but still can’t lift! Fale CLUBS Okada, whips him, but Okada ELBOWS Fale back! Okada scoops Fale to SLAM him! Okada gets Fale’s arm for a MONEY CLIP! Fale endures and fans rally up! Fale fights up, and he RAMS Okada into the corner! Okada flops out of the ring but fans rally up again. Fale goes out to fetch Okada, and whip him hard into railing! Okada falls down but Fale brings him back up. Fale gut wrenches to a crucifix, but Okada fights free! Okada kicks low and DDTs to the floor! Fans fire up while both men are down!
The ring count starts, and it climbs to 5 of 20. Okada sits up at 10 again, then stands at 12. Okada puts Fale in the ring at 15, and then he stalks Fale as he rises. Alabama Lift?! Okada manages it, to REVERSE NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up as Okada goes to the corner and climbs up top! MACHO ELBOW! And of course, the Rainmaker Pose! Okada drags Fale up, ripcords and- NO, fireman’s carry for the SAMOAN DROP! Fans are thunderous as Fale and Okada are down again! Okada and Fale stir, but Fale is up first. Fale drags Okada up but Okada fires forearms and an uppercut! Okada runs, into a SPEAR from Fale! Cover, TWO!!
Fans fire up as Okada survives! Fale drags Okada around, then runs from a corner for the BIG ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Okada survives but Fale hurries to get him back up. GRE- NO, SHOTGUN from Okada! Okada dodges Fale on the rebound, and a DROPKICK takes Fale down! Okada hauls Fale up, ripcords, but Fale LARIATS first! Fale drags Okada back up, reloads, GRENADE!! Cover, TWO!?!? Okada survives being blown up and Fale can’t believe it! Fale drags Okada up, reels him in, and fans are thunderous as Fale gets Okada up. But Okada squirms free, to hit a NECKBREAKER! And MONEY CLIP!!
Fale endures as Okada thrashes him! Fale TAPS, Okada wins!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by submission (gains 2 points; Fale earns 0)
The Rainmaker is 3-0, the clear leader in this A Block! But with still so much of the G1 left, will Okada keep this going through the rest of the monsters?
G1 Climax, C Block: Tetsuya Naito VS EVIL!
It is almost unthinkable that the Uncontrollable Charisma is 0-2, tapping out to Zack Sabre Jr. and being trumped by The Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi. And now, as if by fate, he runs into the King of Darkness! Will Naito admit Everything is Evil? Or can he stay tranquilo and thwart his archenemy to get on the board?
Evil stands right behind Naito as Naito raises his fist. Evil throws up the Too Sweet, calling back to the New Japan Cup betrayal! But Naito fights off the STO and arm-drags Evil away! Evil bails out, Naito skips taking off his entrance attire, and the bell rings to get this on record. Naito goes out after Evil but Evil kicks and whips. Naito reverses and Evil hits railing hard! Naito gets in the ring, fans rally up, and Naito finishes taking off his entrance attire. Evil gets up and tells Naito to back off. Red Shoes has Naito stay back but the ring count still starts. Evil goes looking under the ring as we approach 10 of 20, and he gets a chair!
Red Shoes reprimands as Evil throws the chair into the ring. Red Shoes grabs it but Naito isn’t tricked, he DECKS Evil off the apron! Naito builds speed, but Evil dodges, so Naito tranquilos! Evil is mad now because he fell for Naito’s favorite trick! Evil slides in fast but Naito kicks, CLUBS and CLUBS Evil to ropes. Naito pulls Evil into a corner by his hair! Red Shoes reprimands, Naito lets off at 4, and then he whips Evil corner to corner. Naito runs in but Evil BOOTS him! Dick Togo undoes the blue buckle pad behind Evil’s back! Naito runs in, Evil pulls the pad away, and Naito hits bare steel!
Naito checks his face, Evil brings him around to toss out. Naito hits railing on the way down but Evil goes out after him. Evil RAMS Naito into Abe-san! Down goes the timekeeper, as well as Naito! Red Shoes checks on everyone but Evil gets more chairs! Fans rally for “NA-I-TO!” and Evil is annoyed by that. Evil drags Naito up to whip into railing hard! Naito tumbles up and over in front of Japanese commentary! Evil twists Naito’s arm as he drags him up. Fans still rally for Naito but Evil knees Naito low. Evil puts one chair around Naito’s head, and he gets the other chair! HOME RUN CHAIRSHOT!
Dick and Evil Too Sweet, and Evil leaves Naito behind to get in the ring. Red Shoes sees the aftermath, he has a pretty good idea what happened but the damage is done. Red Shoes reprimands Evil, then starts the ring count. Evil wants it to go faster, Naito sits up at 8 of 20. Red Shoes has Dick stay away but Evil mocks tranquilo. Naito stands at 17 and rolls in at 18! But Evil covers, TWO! Evil argues the count, but then he drags Naito around to stomp the leg. Evil drops an elbow on the knee! Naito clutches that leg but fans still rally up. Evil scuffs Naito, drags him up, but Naito throws body shots! And forearms!
Evil rakes the eyes! Red Shoes reprimands and counts, Evil lets off to whip, but Naito reverses to atomic drop then dropkick the legs out! Fans fire up as both men are down. Naito stands while Evil sits up. Naito ROCKS Evil, kicks, CLUBS, and whips to arm-drag Evil! Naito then elbows Evil down and basement dropkicks! Fans fire up and Naito whips Evil to a corner. Naito runs in, JUMP KICK, leg sweep, COMBINACION CABRON! Fans fire up, Naito drags Evil back up, and turns him. But Evil fights free to get away to the outside! Naito stays cool and waits on Evil. The ring count starts but Naito goes out after Evil.
Evil grabs a chair! Naito kicks Evil first and RAMS Evil into railing! Naito uses the chair to JAM Evil in return! Naito then glares and Dick backs away. Naito puts the chair around Evil now, and Red Shoes keeps Dick away. Red Shoes says he hears no evil and sees no evil, as Naito HOME RUNS off of Evil! Fans fire up as Naito goes yard! Naito drags Evil up and puts him in the ring. Naito drags Evil up, hoists him to the top rope, then climbs up after Evil. But Evil slips out and trips Naito up! Naito hits buckle on the way down and they’re both on the mat! Fans rally up again as Red Shoes checks. Naito’s nose is not bleeding, so Evil drags Naito out, to RAM INTO ABE AGAIN!!
Evil shows no mercy to the timekeeper and he drags Naito up again. Fans rally for Naito as hard as they can as Evil puts Naito in. Evil stomps Naito around but fans still rally. Evil drags Naito up, scoops him, and hits a BACKBREAKER! Naito writhes and Evil gets the legs! DARKNESS SCORPION! Evil’s take on the Sharpshooter bends Naito back, but fans rally as Naito endures! Naito powers up, crawls for ropes, but Evil sits deep on the hold! Naito’s legs are also taking damage but Naito fights through to get the ROPEBREAK! Red Shoes counts, Evil lets off at 4! Fans rally up but Evil looms over Naito.
Evil drags Naito up, fireman’s carries, DARKNESS FALLS! Cover, TWO!! Naito survives and fans fire up again! Evil scowls and he slashes his throat. Evil drags Naito up, spins him around, but Naito slips out to a full nelson! Evil fights out, runs, but into a SHOTGUN BOOT! Both men are down again and fans rally up! Evil and Naito crawl to opposite corners, and Naito runs in at Evil. Naito blocks those boots, drapes Evil out and hits a DRAPING BACKBREAKER! Naito then goes up, reels Evil in, but Evil ROCKS Naito right off the corner! Naito falls to the floor and Red Shoes goes out to check on him.
Evil signals to Dick, and Dick fetches a TABLE! Dick sets that up for Evil while Evil fetches Naito. Evil drags Naito over to the table and fireman’s carries. But Naito fights free! Naito shoves Evil at the table, he elbows Dick and BOOTS Evil! Naito then whips Evil into Dick and Dick hits railing! Naito then brings Evil back around to whip into the railing! Evil goes up and over!! Fans are thunderous as everyone is down! Red Shoes checks on both men and Naito gets up. Naito walks over to Evil while the ring count starts. Naito drags Evil up at 7 of 20, brings him back around at 11 and puts him in at 13.
Naito rolls into the ring and fans rally up. Naito drags Evil up, but blocks Evil’s eye rake! Naito throws back elbow after back elbow! Fans fire up and Naito brings Evil back up to throw more elbows! Evil drops and fans applaud again while Naito catches his breath. Naito drags Evil up but Evil reels him in! Naito throws elbows to fight off the STO! Naito then runs in, CORRIENDO SHIKI DESTINO!! Cover, TWO!! Evil survives but Naito isn’t bothered, he just drags Evil up again. Wrench, but Evil fights free, so Naito ENZIGURIS! Naito wrenches, but Dick distracts! Evil shoves Naito into Red Shoes, then LOW BLOWS Naito!
Everyone is down again and the fans rally up for “NA-I-TO!” Evil staggers up and he scuffs Naito. Evil kicks Naito to ropes, Dick drags Naito out, and they’re near the table! Evil and Dick slash their throats to call for the end! Evil drags up the dead weight, and he coordinates with Dick. But Naito fights free! Naito HOTSHOTS Dick and he tumbles down! Evil steps in, Naito kicks the rope! The rope gets Evil right in his darkness! Naito joins Evil on the apron, drags him up and reels him in, but Evil fights the driver! Naito drags Evil back up, PILEDRIVER through the table!! Fans are thunderous as both men are down in the wreckage!
Naito, Evil, Dick and Red Shoes are all down, but at least Evil and Naito are stirring. Red Shoes gets back in the ring, Naito sits up and Naito drags Evil back up. Naito puts Evil in, a bloody cut on his back. Naito still gets in and fans rally up again. Naito drags Evil up, then goes up the corner, for ESPERANZA!! Then the wrench and- NO, Evil RAMS Naito into the bare steel! As if Naito’s back wasn’t hurting already! Fans are thunderous again as both men are down! Evil grits his teeth and pushes himself up off the mat while Naito leans against the corner. Evil storms over but into a BOOT! Naito fires up, runs, but into a LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up as Naito survives!
The rallying continues as Evil stands back up. Evil slashes his throat and he hauls Naito up! Spin and EVERY- NO, Naito fights it, ROLLING KICK! Naito whips, Evil reverses, FLYING FOREARMS knock Evil down! Naito wrenches, tilt-o-whirls, but Evil holds off Destino! Red Shoes avoids Naito’s boots swinging past, Naito slips off Evil’s shoulder, and Naito sees Dick on the apron! Naito KICKS Dick down and hits the TORNADO DDT! Fans fire up again and Naito gets Evil back up! Scoop and VALENCIA! Naito keeps going, wrenches the arm and tilt-o-whirls, DESTINO!!! Cover, NAITO WINS!
Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Evil earns 0)
And in the longest, most grueling match of this year’s G1 yet, Naito finally scores! Will King of Darkness just have to reset and stack the deck for The Ace next round?
As for Naito, he gets some water, catches his breath, and gets the mic. “BUENAS NOCHES, NAGOYA~! NJPW held two G1 Climax events here in Aichi this weekend.” Fans applaud that fact, and Naito continues to say he started with two losses, but he’s happy to show us a victorious Naito here in Aichi. Fans definitely applaud that! Naito says he and LIJ are all thankful to the fans for their support. “Gracias, amigos!” Naito takes a moment and fans rally up, “NA-I-TO!”
Naito says he won the main event, so you all know what’s coming. “I want to cheer with all of you together, but times are still tough. So yell in your hearts with me. Are you ready? Let’s close out two days of G1 in Aichi the right way. Bushi! Sanada! Hiromu! Takagi! Y Naito. Nosotros… Los! Ingoberrrrrnableeees~! DE! JA! PON!” Naito tosses the mic, ready to make a comeback! Will he keep going all the way to the finals, even with two strikes against him?
My Thoughts:
Another great round for the G1, but with five G1 matches as opposed to the four we’ve been getting each time. An awesome match out of Cobb VS Archer, both big men busting out their agility, and a great win for Cobb. Cobb going into his match with Jonah with momentum, that is gonna be a show stealer for August 5th. Hashi VS Juice was also great, because Hashi got to look strong and win! I did not see that coming, and now we can even think of Hashi as in on the IWGP US Championship scene with this.
White VS Chase was great because yes, it started as if they were going to just hand this over to White, and then the gags and the arguments got going and it turned into an awesome showing for Chase in his loss. White and Chase were okay afterward, though, but maybe under the surface, there’s still tension that could bring us into another phase of the Bullet Club dysfunction. Okada VS Fale was great stuff, Fale is always booked strong against everyone so he had half a chance in there. Okada still wins, though, because he is Okada and he is 3-0. There’s still a lot of block left, so maybe there’s a stumble, as no one, not even Okada, has gone undefeated in taking a block.
And of course, that main event was great. Lived up to the hype given it was Naito VS Evil and Naito was fighting to avoid an 0-3 start. Naito does get that win after really pushing it to the limit with Evil, so maybe he can sweep the second half of his run. Every match of Naito’s will have that storyline ingrained in it, and especially his last one before the semifinals. If Naito really is retiring after this year, Naito having a very dramatic G1 and beyond is a great way to see him off.
My Score: 8.8/10
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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!
As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
- The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
- Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
- Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
- Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
- Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.
They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?
Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!
The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?
Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!
Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.
The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!
Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!
Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.
Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!
Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLASGOW KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.
Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?
A car pulls into the parking lot.
And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.
Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?
Carmelo Hayes is backstage.
R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?
Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?
Zelina Vega speaks.
“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”
The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???
Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.
Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!
Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!
Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!
Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!
The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!
Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall
Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?
Charlotte Flair speaks.
“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…
Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!
The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?
Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.
Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”
Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!
Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Candice has Tiffy down with an armlock. Tiff fights up as the fans rally, but Candice wrenches to wristlock. Tiff spins through, goes to ropes, then up the corner to flip and arm-drag! The fans fire up as Tiff rallies on Candice! DROPKICK, and Tiff snarls! Tiff goes to the corner, and Charlotte makes her entrance? The Queen chooses to be fashionably late all so everyone looks at her, including Tiffy. Tiffy handsprings, but Candice dodges! Candice runs up to UPPERCUT, then she snapmares and NECK SNAPPERS! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Candice clamps onto Tiffy with a top wristlock.
The fans “WOO~” as Charlotte now chooses to join commentary. Tiff fights up, has the ROPEBREAK, but Candice CLUBS away on her! Candice backs off, runs up, but Tiff drop toeholds her to ropes! Tiff runs, HIP ATTACKS, and Candice flops back! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays on Candice with a whip, but Candice reverses. Candice CLOBBERS Tiff, covers, TWO! Charlotte corrects Tiffy’s words earlier: Charlotte isn’t the “top girl,” she is THE woman in WWE. Candice HIP DROPS Tiff but the fans rally up. Candice scuffs Tiff, then grinds an arm to drop a knee on the elbow! And another knee drop! Tiff endures and the fans rally up.
Candice keeps on that arm, thrashes it around, but Tiff fights up. Tiff fires body shots, then shoves Candice to Alabama Lift her! Candice sunset flips, Tiff rolls through, TIFFY STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Tiff is frustrated and Candice bails out. Tiff goes to the apron, goes up the corner, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS! Direct hit on Candice and Nia, and Tiff almost stuck the landing! The fans fire up with Tiff and she goes into the ring. Tiff points to the WrestleMania sign, and then at Charlotte, but SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Tiff waits on Candice, Candice slides in, and Tiff stomps her down! Candice bails out, Nia is there to coach her, but Tiff lets the ring count start. Candice gets on the apron, Tiff kicks her, but Candice RAMS Tiff! Candice CLUBS Tiff, has her in the ropes, and hits a NECKBREAKER HOTSHOT! Candice climbs, aims, and leaps to MISSILE DROPKICK Tiff down! Cover, TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO!
Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW!
Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back! Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring!
The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring. Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall
Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!
The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?
Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.
Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?
Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.
Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?
Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.
Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.
Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?
Alexa Bliss speaks.
“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?
Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!
The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!
Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?
The Rock arrives!
His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!
SmackDown returns and…
Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?
Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?
The Rock heads to the ring!
Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”
The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.
The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!
Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.
Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.
They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.
The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.
Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.
The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.
Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!
The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!
No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.
Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.
What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?
WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!
Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?
But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.
Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!
But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!
Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!
Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!
Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles
Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!
Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!
Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?
Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!
Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?
SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?
The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!
Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!
Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!
Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!
Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.
Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!
Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!
But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!
Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall
Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, but with some interesting moves after the sudden change in plans with The Rock showing up. Naomi and Bianca had a good promo to hype up what was meant to be a full match of Naomi VS Liv, but word had already come out before the show that things were being cut for time. But at the very least, they did the right thing of making it a brawl that adds heat to the tag title match on Monday. Also, hilarious how Chelsea & Piper thought the beatdown on Bianca & Naomi was so bad that they would need to be pulled from the Chamber. I also can’t wait to see what happens on Toronto SmackDown.
As for The Rock, I do appreciate he used his authority to kayfabe change more things, all so he could have his promo with Cody. I also appreciate Rock blending his different roles and even different sides, both Heel and Face, to A) bring the news of WM42 being in NOLA, and B) recreate the Corporate Champion/People’s Champion story from the Attitude Era. That was some wild stuff he was saying to Cody. I’m sure quite a few people will try and talk with Cody next week in the go-home. Heels will say do it because they’d love to have what Rock can give, Faces will say not because Cody’s better than that. But naturally, Cody is not going to become The Rock’s Champion, causing Rock to turn on him and really up things going into WrestleMania 41 and perhaps even beyond.
Good stuff in the Elimination Chamber related stories. Jimmy VS McIntyre was great stuff to open, and how fitting that McIntyre loses to Jimmy after talking all that trash about Jimmy and Jey being the same. Jey got McIntyre with something quick, Jimmy got McIntyre with something quick, McIntyre’s ego is obviously his weakness. And at the same time, McIntyre of course destroys Jimmy after because that’s his other personality trait. Priest had good promos with Cody and Braun, and we got great stuff from Solo’s Bloodline. Naturally, we got a miscommunication spot to help finish, we’re really close to Solo VS Jacob, I can feel it. Priest & Braun get the win, mostly because Priest isn’t winning in the Chamber when you’ve got Punk and Cena in there.
Very good stuff with Tiffy Time, from the promos leading into the match to Charlotte being ringside just to watch. Nia & Candice of course get the better of Tiff & Trish, because Tiff & Trish are definitely winning the tag match in Toronto. Charlotte just seems to enjoy trolling Tiff with her presence, so Charlotte probably shows up in Toronto to then confront Tiff after the match. I expect the seven weeks after Elimination Chamber to really heat up, as will Charlotte’s involvement, where she’ll get more active verbally and physically. Also, hell, Rock should go full Corporation and have Charlotte be his Corporate Women’s Champion because of how established she is.
Hilarious stuff from Truth tonight, as always. Truth and Melo having their “who’s on first” again was good stuff, and of course Miz gets in on this story, too. Truth & Knight VS “Melo Don’t Miz” was really fun, but yeah, should’ve figured Nakamura would get involved, too. Melo & Miz making it work could also be really fun, and while Knight VS Nakamura is a rehash, I really hope they find a way to up things. It feels like we’re getting the same with the tag titles as Profits “ruined” that great tag match from DIY and Pretty Deadly, then brawled with MCMG to still come out on top. Last year had a ladder tag title match, so why not do one for these titles this year?
Speaking of escalating, Kevin filming a promo outside Sami’s house was some really well done stuff, as expected of someone as good as Kevin and in such a story as him and Sami. Their match should main event, it needs time to breathe, as it could be just as, if not more violent, than the Chamber matches. What a powerful closing moment we could have if it’s a bloody Kevin and Sami, and one of them is standing over the other, triumphant yet mournful because it was their best friend in the world that they just brutalized.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025
So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?
Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.
This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!
No matter where @ManceWarner and @stephdelander go, @TheSamiCallihan WILL FIND THEM!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/mXz9U7m9PL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Ratings:
- Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
- Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
- NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
- Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
- Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4
Results:
Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show.
Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin
Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.
Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.
It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.
After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3.
Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.
This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis.
.@AJFrancis410 is GOING OFF!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/kGehtp9iTE
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary
Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!
After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well.
Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with.
NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC
I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”.
Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.
JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.
Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.
The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba.
The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match.
Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore
Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.
Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded.
Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA.
Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons
Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.
We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.
Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two. Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!
Overall Score: 6/10
Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.
Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.
So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.
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