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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (8/22/22)
Toronto is Raw!
The Rated R Superstar faces Judgement Day’s Punisher!
For the first time in 12 YEARS, Edge is on Raw IN TORONTO! But will the hometown hero survive the Punishment that’s coming for him?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Vacated WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships Tournament, Semifinals: Alexa Bliss & Asuka VS Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky; Kai & Sky win and advance to the finals.
- Dolph Ziggler VS Finn Balor w/ Rhea Ripley; Balor wins.
- Alpha Academy Open Challenge: Chad Gable w/ Otis VS Kevin Owens; Kevin wins.
- Aliyah VS Bayley; Bayley wins.
- AJ Styles & Bobby Lashley VS The Miz & Tommaso Ciampa; The Miz & Ciampa win, by disqualification.
- Edge VS Damian Priest; Edge wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Wait, something’s happening backstage.
Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle are brawling at gorilla! Adam Pearce and referees rush in to break it up! The Visionary and the Stallion want after each other that badly, but will they have no choice but to wait for Clash at the Castle?
Wait! The brawl starts up again and the two spill out into the crowd! Fans fire up as Rollins gives Riddle headlock punches! Riddle hits back, chases Rollins up the stands like just last week! Riddle fireman’s carries but Rollins fights free before he gets tossed! They brawl more and more, fans cheer them on as they brawl back down the steps. Rollins CLUBS Riddle, officials get between them, but fans want to “Let Them Fight!” Riddle gets loose and LEAPS off the barriers! He clobbers everyone!! But officials hurry to drag Rollins away, only for Riddle to get at him again! Rollins and Riddle are taken in different directions, is this the end of the chaos?
Trish Stratus is here!
Toronto goes wild for another of their hometown heroes as the seven-time WWE Women’s Champion and Hall of Famer heads to the ring. Trish gets the mic as fans cheer for her. “Guys, oh, man. It feels so good to be here. It feels so good to be home. And I’m not just talking about Toronto. I’m talking about in this ring. Between these ropes. I have to say, it’ll never not feel like home between these ropes. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately.” But wait! Here comes Bayley, Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky! They interrupt the living legend’s homecoming, but for what reason? We’ll see, after the break.
Raw returns and Bayley has a mic to say, “I’m so excited! And we had to come out here. I mean, I told you guys, Raw is literally the best show to be. We’re in the ring with Trish Freakin’ Stratus! We’re huge fans!” Iyo says she’s a BIG fan! Trish daisuki! Yes, she’s been Trish’s number one fan for so long, Trish is such a legend, international legend even. America, Japan, New Zealand, all that. But um… What’s she even doing here? Trish tells them that there’s a big match happening later tonight. It’s a big deal, as a fellow Torontonian in Edge is back in the ring after a decade, so Trish is here to support him.
And after being so rudely interrupted, as you’re clearly not Canadians- Dakota tells Trish that these three don’t care what she has to say! Iyo says, “I don’t like you!” Bayley and her team laugh it up, none of them like Trish because they’re sick of her riding their coattails during this Canada tour. They were in Kingston and London, Ontario, and they’re here now–you’re welcome, by the way–and Trish is always on them! They’re getting really, really sick of it. This is their ring now. Trish is the past. Raw is their show, Trish is the past. They run things, so who the hell does Trish think she is?!
Fans boo, but here comes BIANCA BELAIR! The RawEST Women’s Champion marches to the ring to support Trish! “Who in the hell is Trish Stratus? Bayley, you not even in the same Stratusphere. See, Trish walked so that we all could run. So what you should be doing is thanking Trish, because there would be no Bayley without Trish Stratus.” But if Bayley’s acting up, Bianca will tell her who the hell Trish is: a trailblazer, a legend, and Toronto is her city! So stop being disrespectful. Fans rally behind the EST and Bayley is annoyed. Bianca says she doesn’t need to defend Trish, Trish can defend herself.
Trish tells Bayley that she can real quick go from “I am retired,” to “I was retired” if Bayley doesn’t stop running her mouth. Oh, okay. Since we’re taking jackets off… Trish is a little stupid, but there’s three of them and only two of you. Simple math, sweetie: Trish & Bianca are two… But then Alexa Bliss & Asuka head out! “And the future Women’s Tag Team Champions, Asuka & Alexa Bliss, well that makes, one two three, oh that makes four!” Oh, well, they’re all lucky Bayley is feeling generous. Bayley will let this one slide, and we’ll see everyone at Clash at the Castle. Oh, well that’s if you make it there. Good luck to Bayley’s girls, they’re gonna need it.
The 4v3 gets Bayley to back down, but right up next will be the first semifinal match of this tournament! Will Kai & Sky take control of the bracket? Or will they not be ready for Asuka & Bliss?
Vacated WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships Tournament, Semifinals: Alexa Bliss & Asuka VS Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky!
The teams sort out and Asuka and Iyo start. Fans fire up for this Joshi Strong Style showdown as the two circle. But then Iyo dodges Asuka and tags Dakota! Asuka calls Iyo a chicken but Iyo says whatever. Dakota and Asuka circle, tie up, and Asuka headlocks for a takeover. Dakota headscissors. Asuka kips free but Dakota headlocks for a takeover. Asuka headscissors, Dakota kips free but into a SOBAT! Asuka mocks Iyo more then whips Dakota to ropes. Dakota slips out of the ring to stall again, but Asuka calls her a chicken, too! Dakota paces, Iyo says to keep cool, and Dakota hops up at 8 of 10, but Asuka HIP ATTACKS her down!
Iyo gets in but bails out to avoid a roundhouse! Alexa WRECKS Iyo with a dropkick! Asuka & Alexa high five as Raw goes to break!
Raw returns and Alexa circles with Iyo. The fans rally up and the two tie up. Iyo gets around but Alexa wrenches an arm. Iyo rolls, kips up and wrenches to a wristlock. Alexa endures as Iyo hammerlocks then waistlocks. Iyo ducks an elbow but Alexa wrenches free. Alexa whips, Iyo reverses but Alexa arm-drags to a cover, TWO! Alexa kicks but Iyo blocks it, rolls Alexa and waistlocks! Alexa fights free, wrenches and STO’s Iyo down! Then Insult2Injury MK. II! Cover, TWO! Alexa facelocks but Iyo resists. Alexa wrenches, brings Iyo over and tags Asuka. Iyo hurries away but Asuka mocks the chicken!
Fans rally up as the two circle, they both shout “I don’t like you!” Iyo goes Matrix to dodge a roundhouse! Iyo rolls Asuka up, TWO! Iyo stomps Asuka’s fingers, runs the ropes, but Asuka avoids the dropkick! Iyo avoids the sliding kick, fires off strikes and wrenches, but Asuka ducks the roundhouse. Asuka taunts Iyo but Iyo HEEL KICKS her! Iyo taunts Asuka, tags Dakota, and Dakota runs in, but Asuka dodges the boot! Dakota avoids the roundhouse to throw Asuka by her hair! Dakota stomps Asuka, gives her Kowada Kicks, then drags Asuka up. Dakota whips, Asuka reveres and pop-up KNEES Dakota down!
Asuka gives Kowada Kicks to Dakota now! Tag to Alexa, she and Asuka double whip Dakota to ropes. Alexa ROCKS Dakota, Asuka hits a BULLDOG! Alexa covers, TWO! Alexa smiles as she brings Dakota up, then she wrenches and wristlocks to a roll-up, ONE! Oklahoma Roll, TWO! Alexa rolls Dakota around for another Oklahoma Roll, TWO! Dakota throws body shots, but Alexa hits a JAWBREAKER to SHOTGUN! Dakota bails out, Iyo runs in, but Alexa SHOTGUNS her, too! Alexa goes to the apron, to CANNONBALL! Direct hit on Kai & Sky and fans fire up! Asuka applauds and Alexa makes the belt motion.
Dana Brooke & Tamina are again watching from backstage, which team are they observing? Alexa puts Dakota in, storms up on her, but Dakota kicks low! Dakota whips Alexa, Alexa holds ropes but Dakota slides and trips her up, to spin her around and BOOT her! Dakota cools off while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Alexa crawls for her corner. Dakota drags her away and tags in Iyo! Iyo runs over to swing on Asuka but she dodges. Alexa kicks Dakota away, Iyo catches her, but Alexa slips under! Iyo gets a leg but Alexa KICKS her away! Hot tag to Asuka! Iyo has no choice but to take the KICKS from Asuka! Asuka whips, Iyo reverses but Asuka uses that to HIP ATTACK Dakota off the apron! Asuka then dodges Iyo to run her over! Fans fire up with the Empress as she HIP ATTACKS Iyo in the corner! Iyo fights off the German suplex but she gets BACKHAND after BACKHAND, a SOBAT and a GERMAN SUPLEX!
Asuka runs in, SLIDING KICK! Cover, TWO! Now Aliyah, Nikki A.S.H. and “Doudrop” Piper Niven are watching. Asuka KICKS Iyo and again and again! Dakota gets in, distracts Asuka, but dodges the punch to HOTSHOT Asuka down! Iyo runs in to DOUBLE KNEE Asuka down! Iyo goes to the apron and fans fire up as she springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, Alexa breaks it! Dakota runs in but Alexa KICKS her! But Dakota TOSSES Alexa! Dakota goes to the corner, tags in, and storms up to Asuka. Dakota suplexes but Asuka fights free to backslide! TWO! BUZZ- NO, Dakota ducks to SCORPION KICK!
Dakota runs in, but Asuka avoids the boot! Asuka runs in but Dakota dodges the hip attack to BOOT Asuka down! Cover, TWO!! Asuka survives and Dakota can’t believe it! Fans rally up, Dakota CLUBS Asuka down, then Dakota drags her up into a dragon sleeper. But Asuka slips out to BACKHAND! Asuka runs, Alexa tags in, SLIDING KICK! Alexa sits Dakota up, Iyo runs in! Alexa gets her, too, DOUBLE DDT! Tag back to Asuka and she sets Dakota up, Alexa adds on, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP NECKBREAKER! To the KOJI KLUTCH!! Iyo breaks the hold!! Alexa tosses Iyo out and Asuka crawls over, tag to Alexa!
Alexa drags Dakota into the drop zone and climbs up. Fans fire up, Asuka tags back in before TWISTED BLISS to the knees! Iyo SHOTGUNS Alexa, but Asuka ROUNDHOUSES Iyo! Dakota reels Asuka in but Asuka bobs ‘n’ weaves and throws BACKHAND after BACKHAND! Dakota ducks one to ROCK Asuka! Around the World, but Asuka dodges! Iyo sneaks a tag before the ASUKA LOCK!! Dakota taps but it isn’t valid!! Asuka thinks she won but Iyo rolls her up, KAI & SKY WIN!!
Winners: Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky, by pinfall (advance to the finals)
Bayley’s girls show Trish up by tricking Asuka! Will this mean they’re taking control of the WWE Women’s Tag Division?
Backstage interview with Dolph Ziggler.
Kevin Patrick asks The Showoff how he plans to bounce back from that nail-biting loss to (Austin) Theory by taking on The Prince, Finn Balor? Well, Ziggler’s been doing this a long time. He’s had a lot of highs and a lot of lows. Theory was the better man last week. But Ziggler just wants to help him! Theory has the world in his hands, but he’s just so arrogant about it, and that’s the problem. But Finn walks in mocking Ziggler, and says we’ve heard this all before. “Respect the locker room veterans.” That makes Finn sick! Ziggler is the same as Edge and Rey Mysterio! He attaches himself to the younger, up-and-coming superstars to try and keep himself relevant.
But Ziggler disguises it as “guidance” and “advice.” Well y’know what? Ziggler can’t teach Finn nothing, kid! Uh, aren’t they the same age? But Ziggler knows there’s one thing he can teach Finn. SLAP! Finn falls over and Rhea is fuming, but Ziggler heads to the ring. Ziggler then asks if Finn’s just gonna sit there like a little bitch or if he’s gonna get to the ring? Will Finn make the Dirty Dawg regret the insults?
Dolph Ziggler VS Finn Balor w/ Rhea Ripley!
Raw returns as Balor & Rhea make their way to the ring. The bell rings and fans rally as the two circle. They tie up and go around the ring, but Ziggler gets around to a waistlock. Finn pries at the hold. Ziggler ducks the elbow to get a headlock. Finn powers out but Ziggler runs him over! Finn backs off, Ziggler storms up on him but into a kick! Finn bumps Ziggler off buckles, but Ziggler avoids the chop! Ziggler headlocks, Finn powers out, things speed up and Ziggler DROPKICKS Finn down! Finn flounders to a corner but Ziggler rushes in to rain down punches! Ziggler stops at three to then bring Finn out. Finn fights the neckbreaker and trips Ziggler to rain down fists!
Finn snarls and Rhea grins but fans are torn. Finn glare at Ziggler and he storms over to drag him up. Finn bumps Ziggler off buckles and then paces around. Fans cheer and jeer while Finn runs Ziggler into another corner. Ziggler staggers, Finn bumps him off more buckles! Finn paces around Ziggler, throws down elbows then clamps on a chinlock. Ziggler endures and fights up as the fans rally. Ziggler throws body shots, backs Finn down but Finn knees low! Finn throws hands but Ziggler counter punches! And again! And again! Ziggler whips, Finn reverses and Ziggler hits buckles hard! Both men are down while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Finn grinds Ziggler down with a chinlock. Fans rally up for Ziggler and he fights to his feet. Ziggler throws body shots, backs Finn down, but Finn clamps on tighter. Ziggler JAWBREAKERS free! But Finn kicks the legs out! Finn suplexes but Ziggler slips out! Ziggler goes to a corner, elbows Finn away, then BOOTS him! Finn tries again, Ziggler dodges and builds up speed to CLOBBER Finn! Finn gets to a corner, Ziggler leaps in and rains down fists! Ziggler goes way past 10, then brings Finn out for the NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up and Ziggler jumps for an ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Both men are down and fans rally up. Ziggler gets Finn up, suplexes, but Finn slips out now to dragon sleeper, ELBOW DROP DDT! Cover, TWO! Finn snarls but he KICKS Ziggler in the side! And then springboard stomps him down! And again! And again! the ref counts, Finn lets off and he takes aim. Ziggler slowly rises, Finn runs in, but Ziggler turns slingblade into roll-up! TWO, and Ziggler kicks a leg out! FAM- NO, SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Rhea is furious about the count but he defends it was fair! Finn goes to a corner and he takes aim. Ziggler crawls to the far side, then runs in, but Ziggler DROPKICKS him first!
Ziggler hurries up to SATELLITE DDT! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives and fans are fired up! Rhea breathes a little easier but Finn and Ziggler are both down on the mat. Fans rally and duel, Finn and Ziggler rise, and Finn blocks a superkick! Ziggler fights the elbow drop DDT, Finn inverted suplexes but Ziggler slips free! Ziggler kicks the leg, FAMOUSER! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives again and fans can’t believe it! Ziggler and Finn slowly rise as the fans rally up. Ziggler runs in but Finn shrugs off the Zigzag! SHOTGUN and Ziggler hits buckles! Ziggler drops into the drop zone and Finn goes up top! COUP DE- NO, Ziggler moves, ZIGZAG! Cover, TWO!?!?
No one can believe Finn survives this time, not even Rhea! Rhea coaches Finn up but Ziggler throws hands. Finn throws hands and the brawl is on! Fans rally as they go back and forth, faster and faster! Ziggler gets the edge but Finn kicks hard and low! But Ziggler HEADBUTTS!! Finn distracts the ref and Rhea ROCKS Ziggler with a right! Finn reels Ziggler in, 1 9 1 6!! Finn goes up top and COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Finn wins!
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall
The Eradicator made sure the scales tipped in the Prince’s favor! Will the Judgement Day continue to do what they want to who they want?
Backstage interview with Aliyah.
SmackDown’s star is here in Toronto, and Sarah asks her how it feels for her and Raquel Rodriguez to go into the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Semifinals. Aliyah being the Bougie Badass and Raquel being a beast, they- Wait, Bayley and her crew laugh their way in and says, “I’m sorry, Badass? Or just Bad?” Bayley takes the interview over and asks Aliyah if she took notes watching Iyo &Dakota to help herself and Raquel in the next round, considering they’re taking on the winners of a Second Chance Fatal 4 Way. Toxic Attraction’s Gigi Dolin is hurt, so another team must step up, but it doesn’t really matter, because we all know Kai & Sky will win the whole thing!
Oh, where’s Aliyah’s partner? None of your business! Uh, everything is their business! Iyo says Aliyah is either really brave or really stupid to show up on the other show all alone. Who says she’s alone? Trish is back! Trish says, “Ding dong, hello.” Bayley, how is your knee doing? When will Bayley return to action? Yeah, good question! Why not prove it to Aliyah tonight in a match? Okay, fine! See you out there! Bayley, Kai & Sky head out, and Adam Pearce walks past. He has a picture of Dexter Lumis, they’re clearly on high alert. But will #Aliyah317 get to the bottom of Bayley’s status?
Alpha Academy Open Challenge: The Alpha Academy VS ???
“Master” Chad Gable and his prize pupil, Otis, are in Toronto, looking to test someone, anyone! Who will accept the challenge? And will they pass or fail what Gable’s “golden brain” has waiting for them?
Raw returns and the fans are booing, so Gable tells them to “SHOOSH. Shoosh, please. Because Master Gable has an important announcement. For the first time since it’s inception, The Alpha Academy has decided to accept new students! And I decided to start my search right here in Canada!” Though, now he’s regretting it, because he has looked all over Toronto, and he’s only found washed-up, toothless hockey players, all hooked on Tim Hortons! Fans boo but Gable says SHOOSH. Just look at your own team, the Maple Leafs! They lost an ice hockey game to a team from Tampa Bay! Fans boo even more now!
Gable says he knows education isn’t the strongest here, so here’s a factoid: Tampa Bay doesn’t even have ice! But here’s a few more facts. There is NO talent in Canada. The only guy Gable keeps hearing about is some geek named Austin Matthews. But the only problem is, Matthews is American, and he doesn’t even have the talent to wash Otis’ jock straps! But against Gable’s better judgement, he is holding the first ever Alpha Academy Open Challenge! A-thank-yew! So he is begging Toronto to send their best. A civilian, a former athlete who can’t let go of the glory days, maybe some former fighter. Send him what you’ve got and see if they measure up! But Gable has a hypothesis: they won’t! A-THANK-YEW~!
Gable & Otis wait, and… Oh, big surprise! NOBODY! That’s what- WAIT! WHAT?! Kevin Owens!? The Prizefighter is here and all fired up! Gable is panicking just a bit as Kevin goes to the ring! Will he prove Gable’s hypothesis is dead wrong?
Alpha Academy Open Challenge: Chad Gable w/ Otis VS Kevin Owens!
The bell rings and Kevin fires off hands on Gable! Fans fire up as Kevin quite literally kicks Gable out of the ring! Kevin then goes out but Gable fires hands back. Kevin ROCKS Gable, CHOPS Gable, then ROCKS him again! Gable gets back in the ring but Gable stomps Kevin back. Gable fires of hands, headlocks, and holds on tight as Kevin tries to power out. Kevin powers up, throws body shots, then powers out. Things speed up, Kevin CLOBBERS Gable! Fans fire up as Kevin paces around. Kevin brings Gable up, CHOPS him in the corner, then CHOPS him again! And again! Gable blocks to fire off forearms!
Gable shouts “A-THANK-YEW~” then CHOPS! Gable whips, Kevin reverses but Gable kicks him! Kevin LARAITS in return, then SENTONS! Gable gets to a corner, Kevin runs in, CANNON- NO, Gable bails out. Kevin stops short, goes out after Gable, but runs into an EXPLODER! Gable turns things around then tells fans to SHOOSH! Gable goes to the apron, but Kevin trips him up! Kevin reels Gable in, but Gable fights off the bomb to back drop Kevin on the apron! Gable drags Kevin up, APRON GERMAN SUPLEX! Kevin is down and fans boo while Raw goes to break!
Raw returns and Kevin CHOPS Gable! Gable shoots around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Kevin flounders and the ref checks him, but he is okay to continue. Gable drags Kevin up and reel shim in, for another GERMAN SUPLEX! And then another GERMAN SUPLEX! Kevin grabs ropes to hold off more, and he elbows Gable away! Kevin then GERMAN SUPLEXES Gable! Gable ends up in a corner, for the CANNONBALL! Fans fire up while both men are down again! Otis coaches Gable but fans rally for Kevin. Gable crawls, both men stand, and Kevin fires a forearm! Gable gives it back, Kevin JABS! Gable throws a haymaker, another, but Kevin fires back!
Gable kicks low, whips but Kevin reverses, to hook a leg, FISHERMAN USHIGOROSHI! Kevin hobbles to a corner and climbs up top! Fans stand up for this one! FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Gable survives and Kevin is beside himself! Fans rally and Kevin stands up. Gable crawls but Kevin storms up on him. Kevin whips Gable to ropes, POP-UP- NO! Gable slips off and waistlocks, GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Kevin survives and now Gable can’t believe it! Gable hurries to a corner and climbs up now! Kevin’s so far away, though! DIVING HEADBUTT!! It still connects! Cover, TWO!!
Gable is frustrated that Kevin survives. Gable tells fans to SHOOSH, and then he drags Kevin up. Gable puts Kevin on the top rope, climbs up and shouts, “For the Academy!” Otis echoes it, but Kevin throws body shots! Kevin HEADBUTTS Gable away! Gable springs right back up to get Kevin, but Kevin hooks Gable! SUPER FISHERMAN BUSTER! Toronto gives a standing ovation as Kevin covers, TWO!! Gable survives and Otis is relieved, but Kevin is climbing the corner again! SWANTON BOMB onto knees!! Gable hurries up top no, for the MOONSAULT, but he has to land out! Kevin SUPERKICKS, then whips! POP-UP POWERBOMB!! Cover, Kevin wins!!
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall
But Otis attacks! The Dozer ruins the celebration and fans boo! Otis whips Kevin to a corner, but Kevin dodges and Otis POSTS himself! Kevin bails out, and he sees Gable floundering around! Fans fire up and Kevin brings Gable around! But Otis CLBOBERS Kevin again! Otis saves Gable and he drags Kevin back into the ring! Otis drags Kevin up but Kevin hits a STUNNER!! Gable returns, but Kevin kicks him first! Kevin reels Gable in to POWERBOMB him onto Otis! Fans are all fired up for the Prizefighter, will Kevin #JustKeepFighting all the way to a title shot?
The Judgement Day speaks backstage.
Rhea says “We run Monday Night Raw. And we’re gonna keep beating everyone up until they realize that. I mean, just ask Dolph Ziggler.” Finn mockingly asks, “Who?” and Rhea says, “Exactly.” Finn says he’s been meaning to talk to Rhea. She’s been beating Dominik up so much, he might be starting to enjoy it! And as for Daddy Rey, Finn says he keeps Rey in his jacket pocket. Rey is “6 1 MINE!” Priest likes that one. And that only leaves one lonely legend left. Priest knows the cheers for Edge will be crazy, because for the first time in over a decade, the hero returns home to Toronto. Well, it’ll be Edge’s last, because Priest will send him back into retirement.
As loud as all the cheers will be, they’ll turn into terrified screams from Edge’s friends and family as he meets his Judgement Day. The dark trio is laughing now, but will the Rated R Superstar ruin their night?
SmackDown’s Second Chance Fatal 4 is set!
Dana Brooke & Tamina VS Nikki A.S.H. & Piper Niven VS Shotzi Blackheart & Xia Li VS Sonya Deville & Natalya! Who makes the most of this opportunity to then take on Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah?
Aliyah VS Bayley!
Another star from Toronto is in action, and she wants to make her hometown proud by putting those WWE Four Horsewoman in her place! Will the Bougie Badass be victorious? Or will Bayley say #DINGDONGHELLO to a win in her first match back?
Raw returns and Bayley makes her entrance. Surprisingly, it’s without Kai & Sky. Will #CobraKai & The Evil Genius be lurking in the shadows? The bell rings and the two circle. Fans rally for Aliyah but Bayley doesn’t take that seriously. They tie up, Bayley throws Aliyah down, then Bayley mocks her. Aliyah tackles Bayley to a jackknife cover! TWO, Aliyah rolls Bayley to get a cradle, TWO! Bayley holds on to suplex Aliyah but Aliyah slips free! Aliyah goes Matrix to dodge, then she sit-out hip tosses Bayley down! Aliyah DROPKCISK Bayley to a corner and fans fire up! Aliyah runs in at the corner, and RAMS into Bayley!
Aliyah goes to the apron, ROCKS Bayley and climbs up, to handspring RANA! Bayley tumbles, Aliyah hurries to cover, ONE! Bayley pulls Aliyah’s ear! The ref reprimands, Bayley puts Aliyah in the corner and KNEES her! And again! The ref counts more, Bayley stomps Aliyah down. Bayley pulls Aliyah’s hair and taunts her, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Bayley brings Aliyah out, and hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Bayley stomps Aliyah around but fans rally up. Bayley CLUBS Aliyah to a corner, then brings her out for a snap suplex! Cover, ONE!! Bayley thrashes Aliyah around in a chinlock and grinds her down.
Aliyah endures and fans rally up. Aliyah fights to her feet, then arm-drags free! Bayley goes to a corner, Aliyah run sin but Bayley POSTS her! Bayley CLUBS away on Aliyah in the ropes, then fires off in the corner. Bayley brings Aliyah around to trip her and run, SLIDING LARIAT! Bayley scowls and covers, TWO! Bayley is frustrated but she clamps onto Aliyah with another chinlock. Fans rally as Aliyah endures again. Aliyah fights up, moves around, and powers Bayley back, but Bayley uses that to throw Aliyah into buckles! Bayley mockingly applauds Aliyah, then brings her out. Aliyah throws body shots!
Aliyah puts Bayley in a corner, runs and RAMS, but into a gut wrench! Bayley puts Aliyah in the ropes to STOCK DROP KNEE! A shoutout to the Boss! Cover, TWO! Bayley clamps onto Aliyah with another chinlock and leans on the hold. Fans rally, Aliyah fights up, but Bayley CLUBS her down! Bayley mocks Trish, but Aliyah TOSSES Bayley out! Fans fire up and Aliyah builds speed, but Bayley catches the baseball slide. Wait! Aliyah uses that to hit a BULLDOG! Aliyah shouts out Trish and puts Bayley back in! Aliyah runs in, THESZ PRESS and fast hands! Bayley pushes Aliyah away but Aliyah fires off on her in a corner!
Bayley pushes Aliyah back, turns things around, whips but Aliyah reverses. Aliyah runs in, Bayley meets her halfway, but Aliyah drops back and trips Bayley into a HALF CRAB! Bayley endures and fans rally up! Bayley pulls Aliyah’s hair to drag her off the hold! Aliyah stomps Bayley down and goes after the leg again! But Bayley MONKEY FLIPS Aliyah away! Bayley gets the headlock, ROSEPLANT! Cover, Bayley wins!
Winner: Bayley, by pinfall
Toronto is upset but Bayley proves she’s ready! Kai & Sky appear to celebrate with Bayley, will they all be running hot towards Clash at the Castle?
AJ Styles & Bobby Lashley head to gorilla together.
They’re preparing for a match with common enemies in The Miz & Tommaso Ciampa, but they pass by another incident of security literally putting out a fire! Was that Lumis’ doing? Is the Tortured Artist going to appear ringside again?
AJ Styles & Bobby Lashley VS The Miz & Tommaso Ciampa!
After the constant annoyances from the Hollywood A-Lister and his Guardian Psycho, The Phenomenal and the All Mighty team together to finally put this one to bed! Will Styles & Lashley finally get past Miz & Ciampa? Or will Toronto be AWESOME?
Raw returns as Lashley makes his entrance, followed by Styles. The teams sort out and Ciampa starts against Styles. They tie up as fans mock Miz and his “TINY BALLS! TINY BALLS!” Ciampa headlocks Styles, grinds him down, but Styles fights back up. Styles powers out, hurdles and drops, then he DROPKICKS Ciampa down! Fans fire up and Styles tags Lashley! They get Ciampa up for a double suplex, and Lashley just holds Ciampa up while Styles stares Miz down. Lashley flexes with one arm, then SLAMS Ciampa down! Miz protests but Lashley hauls Ciampa up to scoop. Ciampa slips off and CHOP BLOCKS Lashley’s leg!
Tag to Miz, Miz BOOTS Lashley down! Miz puts Lashley in the corner, fires off KICK after KICK but Lashley shoves Miz away! Lashley gets Miz up to back suplex but Miz lands on his feet! Miz full nelsons but Lashley elbows free! Tag to Styles, Styles dodges Miz’s haymaker to fire off the Phenomenal Blitz! The LARIAT knocks Miz down, then he goes to a corner. Styles runs in to clothesline, then fireman’s carry, USHIGOROSHI! Ciampa runs in but Styles ROCKS him! Lashley gets in to trophy lift Ciampa and TOSS him out onto Miz! Fans fire up for this #MightyPhenomenal team, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again and Miz looms over Styles. Miz drags Styles up, tags Ciampa in, and Ciampa whips Miz in at Styles for the A-LIST LARIAT! Miz feed Styles to Ciampa’s LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Fans taunt Miz but Ciampa WRINGS Styles’ arm. Ciampa stalks Styles to a corner, brings him up and ROCKS Styles with a haymaker! Then he CHOPS Styles off his feet! Ciampa stands Styles up to cravat and neck wrench, then tags Miz. Snapmare and BOOT! Ciampa stomps Styles, Miz covers, TWO! Miz clamps onto Styles with a chinlock and he grinds Styles down. Fans rally up and Styles fights to his feet, to throw body shots!
Styles snapmares free, Miz catches him to keep him from Lashley! Miz then RAMS Styles into the corner! Ciampa tags in, fires off on Styles while Miz keeps him cornered, but Styles fights back! Styles ROCKS Miz but Ciampa trips Styles! Ciampa drags Styles out but Styles fights free, only for Miz to WRECK Styles with a dropkick! Ciampa then RAMS Styles into the barriers! Styles almost falls into the timekeeper’s area, and Miz & Ciampa sit on the apron to applaud themselves and pat themselves on the back. Miz even hulks out of his shirt! Lashley storms over and Miz runs away! The ring count is climbing, Styles is back to ringside at 7 so Ciampa puts him in.
Ciampa stalks Styles, clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Styles down. Ciampa pushes up and almost has a bully choke on Styles, but Styles still endures. Fans rally for Styles and he fights up again. Ciampa throws Styles down by his hair! Tag to Miz and Ciampa drops an ax handle! Miz JAMS his knee into Styles’ back again and again and again! Miz taunts Lashley, then HIP DROPS Styles! Miz has a chinlock and he stretches Styles back. Fans rally and Styles fights up again. Styles reaches for Lashley but he throws elbows on Miz. Miz pulls Styles’ hair and kicks a leg out, BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
Miz drags Styles all the way away and tags in Ciampa. They SPLIT THE WISHBONE! Ciampa stomps Styles, clamps on a chinlock again, and he grinds Styles back down to the mat. Styles fights up, throws elbows on Ciampa now, but Ciampa clinches, Styles JAWBREAKERS! Ciampa staggers but tags Miz, and Miz swings, only to miss! PELE! Both men are down and fans fire up! Styles and Miz crawl, hot tags to Lashley and Ciampa! The All Mighty rallies on Ciampa! Lashley winds up and clotheslines Ciampa in the corner! Miz runs in, but Lashley blocks the boot and ELBOWS him away! Lashley clotheslines Miz in one corner, then clotheslines Ciampa in the other!
Lashley brings Ciampa around, catches Miz, COMPLETE SHOT DDT COMBO! Fans fire up with Lashley and he aims from the corner! But Ciampa bails out to deny Lashley the Spear! But Lashley pursues, fireman’s carries, and he POSTS Ciampa! Fans fire up as Lashley hauls Ciampa up and into the ring. Ciampa staggers, Lashley aims, but Miz drags Ciampa out! Fans boo but Lashley comes around to CLOBBER The Miz! Lashley gets up but Ciampa gives him WILLOW’S BELL! Cover, TWO!! Lashley survives and Ciampa is furious! Ciampa KNEES Lashley, hooks him up, but Lashley fights free and dodges! SPEAR!! Cover, Miz breaks it in time!
Styles CLOBBERS Miz with a forearm! Miz falls out of the ring, so Styles SLINGSHOT FOREARMS Miz down! Fans are thunderous but LUMIS GRABS STYLES!! The security rushes him, and- Wait, that wasn’t Lumis?! Styles is just as startled as anyone, but he runs at Styles, into a BOOT! But then the guard in riot gear takes off his helmet, and THAT IS LUMIS!! Fans are going nuts as Lumis GRABS MIZ! That’s a disqualification!!
Winners: The Miz & Tommaso Ciampa, by disqualification
Was it MIZ Lumis was after all along? He’s dragging Miz into the shadows!! Miz is being silenced by Lumis!! Ciampa gets up, and he attacks Lashley anyway! Styles ROCKS Ciampa, then springboards to PHENOMENAL FOREARM Ciampa down! And then Lashley takes aim again and fans fire up! Styles stands Ciampa up for Lashley, for a SPEAR!! But what about The Miz?! Does no one care what Lumis might do to him!?
JOHNNY GARGANO IS HERE?!?
HE IS!! The Rebel Heart is back in the WWE! Toronto is thunderous as Gargano goes to the ring! Gargano gets a mic as fans chant “Johnny Wrestling!” He puts the mic down to encourage them to get louder! Fans chant, “Welcome Back!” and “HOLY SH*T!” at the same time! Gargano says, “Well surprise, everybody! It’s been nine months since I’ve been in a wrestling ring, I gotta remember how to do this. Really quick, do I still talk into the mic like this? Like this? Yeah? First of all, than you guys for reminding me who I am. For those of you who don’t know, my name is Johnny Gargano. And I was kind of a big deal back in NXT.
“I’m a former NXT Champion, three-time North American Champion, Tag Team Champion, first-ever Triple Crown Champion in NXT History. As a matter of fact, I won those tag team titles in this very building! It is great to see you again, Toronto!” And since he’s been gone, there were many questions about where and when he’d show up again. And honestly, he had those same questions. For a long time, he wondered if he even wanted to do this anymore. But he remembered one day in particular, he was standing there, playing with his brand new, fresh, six-month-old baby, Baby Wrestling, which fans chant. Gargano says his son will appreciate that when he’s older.
But Gargano remembered that when he was younger, he had big, impossible dreams. He dreamt of becoming Intercontinental Champion, of becoming US Champion, of becoming the WWE WORLD CHAMPION, and wrestling at WrestleMania. So what kind of father would he be if he didn’t teach his son that even the biggest, most impossible dreams can come true? If you work hard enough, you can get anything you want out of life, he promises! When Gargano left WWE, he said you will never fail if you bet on yourself. And that is what he is doing! Gargano is betting on himself! And Gargano stands here, incredibly proud to say that Johnny Wrestling is back in the WWE!
And we’re just getting started! Wait, here comes (Austin) Theory! Theory and Gargano look at each other, and this is a reunion nine months in the making! Theory goes down to the ring with a mic to say, “Johnny… What? Is this real right now?” Theory joins Gargano in the ring and Gargano says hey. Fans chant, “Who’s Your Daddy?” Gargano says, “Me?” Theory tells Gargano that a lot has happened the last nine months. Yes, a lot has happened. Gargano changed a lot of diapers, watched a lot of Bluey, and he’s watched Theory. Theory’s changed, but it’s good to see him. Theory says yeah, but everyone knows.
A lot has changed: Theory became WWE United States Champion, and the youngest at that; he competed at WrestleMania already; and with this briefcase, he is on his way to becoming the NEW Undisputed WWE Universal Champion! Gargano hopes he does. Yeah, it’s almost like all of Gargano’s dreams were accomplished by Theory! Fans boo at Theory bragging but Theory says he has to tell Gargano this. “I couldn’t have done any of this without you. I couldn’t have. When we were in NXT together, you took me under your wing. And now I look around at all these idiots saying ‘What?’ We’re on Monday Night Raw!”
Theory says it’s like now, HE’s the veteran and Gargano’s the rookie! Think about it! Gargano can stand by Theory, be his caboose, carry Theory’s bags, and even better! He can just carry the MITB briefcase to hand it to Theory when he becomes the NEW Undisputed WWE Universal Champion! Fans boo and Theory says as good as that sounds, it seems like Theory can show Gargano the way! Or if Gargano doesn’t want to stand behind Theory and support him like he did in NXT, maybe Gargano can just go away. But no one wants to see that! Fans love seeing Gargano & Theory! They’re the Dynamic Duo! They’re untouchable!
Theory says for old time’s sake, the No Look High Five! Theory puts his hand out, and he wants Gargano to hit him with it! Go on, Johnny! Hit Theory! Okay. SUPERKICK!! Yep, Gargano hit him. Fans fire up as Gargano high-fives himself! Will Gargano’s first stop on Raw be to humble Theory?
Edge VS Damian Priest!
The Rated R Superstar founded the Judgement Day, now he vows to tear it down! But will he be stopped before he even begins? Or will it be the Punisher who faces the consequences of his actions?
Raw returns and the fans are going nuts for Edge, and his wife, Beth Phoenix, is in the front row! The bell rings and fans chant, “Welcome Home!” to Edge. Edge and Priest stare down, tie up, and Priest powers Edge back. Edge turns things around but Priest turns them back. Priest has Edge in a corner, gets up in Edge’s face, then lets off with a smirk. Priest backs away slowly and Edge settles down. Edge and Priest circle, tie up, and Priest puts Edge in a corner. Edge turns it around again, then he throws Priest out! Edge says up yours, Priest! Priest smirks and gets back in the ring. They circle again and tie up again.
Edge waistlocks, headlocks, but Priest powers up and out. Priest runs Edge over then roars at the fans! Fans boo but Priest soaks it up. Edge stands back up and pie faces Priest! Priest runs in but Edge throws him by his hair! Things speed up, Edge fakes Priest out and shoves him down! Fans fire up but Priest is furious! Priest runs in but is tossed right out! Priest paces in frustration while Edge waits. Fans rally behind Edge, Priest gets up on the apron, but he cools off before entering the ring. Priest and Edge circle, tie up again, and Edge waistlocks. Priest throws an elbow but Edge blocks it! Priest reaches down but Edge stays back.
Priest backs Edge down but Edge uses that to throw Priest into buckles! Edge wrenches, Priest pie faces him, but Priest still has to get the ropebreak. Priest then stomps Edge’s foot and DECKS Edge with a sucker punch! Fans boo but Priest tells Edge he’s gonna retire his ass! Priest puts Edge in a corner and HEADBUTTS him down! Priest whips Edge corner to corner, Edge slides out and waits on Priest. Priest rushes over, Edge slides back in. Then he slides out as Priest slides in. Priest slides out, into a LARIAT! Edge fires up with the fans, and then he storms back over to Priest. Edge brings Priest around, gets him up, and POWERBOMBS him on the barriers!
Priest bends back and flops to the floor while Edge paces about, and Raw goes picture in picture. Edge gets in the ring and the ring count climbs, fans cheer Edge on. Edge goes back out to fetch Priest, and he ROCKS Priest with a forearm. Priest staggers, Edge leads him to the ring to smack off the apron. Priest swings a punch but he misses by a mile, and Edge RAMS him into more barriers! Edge refreshes the count, follows Priest around the corner and follows him back into the ring. Priest swings, but Edge catches him! Priest resists the takedown but Edge still locks onto the arm! Priest scrambles away to avoid the crossface!
Edge runs to WRECK Priest with a dropkick! Priest hits barriers then falls down, and Edge goes back out to fetch him. Priest POSTS Edge! Edge wobbles and Priest BENDS Him against the crossbar! The ref counts, Priest lets off, and then he YANKS Edge into the post! Edge drops to his knees, but Priest stands him up to RAM him into barriers! Priest stomps away on Edge, then lets off to soak up the heat. Priest refreshes the count, fetches Edge into the ring, then drags Edge up. Priest suplexes for the BROKEN ARROW! Cover, TWO! Priest clamps onto Edge and drags him to a drop zone. Priest goes up top, Edge stands, and Priest hits a FLYING-
NO! Edge dodges and Priest crashes on the mat! Raw returns to single picture as both men stand up. Edge and Priest throw haymakers, DOUBLE LARIATS, and then DOUBLE BOOTS! Both men fall back down and fans fire up! Edge and Priest go to opposite ends, Edge hurries over to Priest and gives him a FLAPJACK! Priest flounders back up, into a LARIAT! And another! Edge whips Priest to a corner, but Priest reverses! Priest runs in but Edge dodges the splash! Priest ends up stuck in the ropes, Edge runs to give Priest a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Priest survives and fans rally back up for Edge.
Priest bails out, and Edge goes up the corner!? SUPER CROSSBODY!! Direct hit and down go both men! Fans lose their minds over Edge taking risks! The ring count climbs, Edge sits up first, and Edge gets in the ring at 5 of 10. Edge goes out after Priest to refresh the count, and he brings Priest up. Priest choke grips to CHOKE SLAM Edge against the ropes! Edge flops off the apron and hits the floor again, but Priest drags him back up. Priest gut wrenches to the crucifix! Priest aims for the desk, RAZOR’S EDGE through the tables!! Fans are losing their minds as Raw goes picture in picture again!
The ref reprimands Priest but Priest just wants a count out. Priest goes up the steel steps to get in the ring while the count begins. Priest soaks up the heat while Edge stirs in the wreckage. Edge manages to turn over at 5 of 10, and he crawls his way over at 7. Edge springs up and in at 9!! Priest is furious that Edge survives! Priest goes outside, drags Edge to the apron and ELBOWS away on Edge’s head and neck! Priest sits Edge up to ROCK him with a right! Priest soaks up all the heat from Toronto, then makes his way back into the ring. Priest drags Edge up, KICKS him in the side, then stomps him around. Priest taunts Edge, paces around him, and KICKS him in the chest!
Edge sits up again, ducks the Buzzsaw and hits the EDGE-O-MATIC! Cover, TWO! Priest survives and Edge slowly stands. Priest LARIATS Edge down! Cover, TWO!! Edge is still in this so Priest rains down furious forearms! Priest lets off to argue with the ref, then he drags Edge back up. Priest brings Edge to a corner, goes up the corner, then reels Edge in. But Edge throws body shots! Priest CLUBS away on Edge, clinches to drag Edge up, and Raw is single picture again as Priest choke grips Edge! Edge throws elbows to fight free! Edge then turns things around on Priest for a SUPER STEINER! Fans fire up while Priest flounders away!
Edge aims from the corner and runs in, SPIN KICK from Priest! Chicken wings and a turn, UNPRETTIER! Shoutout to Captain Charisma! Cover, TWO!! Priest tried using the move of Edge’s best friend, but Edge is tougher than that! Priest CLOBBERS Edge! Edge sits up to BACKHAND Priest! Priest stands to ROCK Edge with an elbow! Edge ROCKS Priest back! Fans rally but Priest UPPERCUTS Edge! Edge wobbles, Priest brings him around and aims, but Edge BOOTS first! Priest ROLLING ELBOWS, but Edge ducks the heel kick! IMPALER!! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives but Edge doesn’t bother being frustrated.
Edge drags Priest up and whips, but Priest reverses. Edge turns Priest, but Priest slips through and dragon sleepers, THE RECKONING!! But Priest doesn’t want to end it here, he wants to do even more damage. Priest goes to the corner and takes aim! He copies the Rated R Superstar, runs in at Edge, but Edge choke grips?! SOUTH OF HEAVEN CHOKE SLAM!? Cover, TWO!!! Priest tries to steal Edge’s move, but survives Edge stealing his move! Edge gets Priest’s legs, and he wants to shout out the Canadian legends that are the Harts! But Priest BOOTS Edge into the ref! The ref falls all the way out of the ring!
Edge turns around into the SOUTH OF HEAVEN CHOKE SLAM!! But Priest realizes the ref’s out, so he goes to get himself some chairs! Priest gets in the ring, ready to steal another of Edge’s favorites! Priest puts Edge’s head on one chair, then gets the other! CON-CHAIR- NO!! Edge dodges in time! He trips Priest and Priest lands on the chair! Edge gets the chair, and he breaks off one of the crossbars! Edge grabs that steel rod and puts it in Priest’s mouth! THE DEAL!! Priest endures, but then Edge lets him go and clears things out of the ring! Edge takes aim again, runs in, but Priest CRACKS Edge with the steel bar!!
Priest tosses the evidence, covers, and the ref is back to count! TWO!?!? The delay was enough to save Edge and Priest is ENRAGED! Priest drags Edge up, gut wrenches him to the crucifix, but Edge slips out! CANADIAN DESTROYER!!! And then a SPEAR!!! Cover, Edge wins!!!
Winner: Edge, by pinfall
The Rated R Superstar wins, but he’s not done with Priest now! Edge puts Priest’s head on a chair and holds up the other! But Rhea appears outta nowhere to LOW BLOW Edge!! And FINN appears! Finn climbs up the corner to hit a COUP DE GRACE!! The Judgement Day still get the better of Priest, but here comes BETH!! Beth grabs the chair away from Finn and tells them all the back off! And this time, Rhea can’t use the Co-Ed rule as a shield! The Judgement Day stands down, will they have to try again next time? Or are the tides turning against them?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw right here from top to bottom. We get some unpredictability with Rollins and Riddle brawling backstage as the show is starting, though maybe that is a touch like Miz and Logan Paul brawling. But every brawl is great, so that was a great brawl. And then we get Trish making her appearance, though her promo started a bit awkwardly because she was just stalling for Bayley, Kai & Sky to show up. Good interaction with them and Bianca Belair, and I do like that they partially acknowledged the house show events this weekend. Then the smooth transition into the tag title tournament match was good, and the match itself was great. Great character work from Asuka and Iyo, and Kai & Sky winning makes a lot of sense.
A shame that Gigi Dolin got hurt and now Toxic Attraction is out of the tournament after already replacing Zoey Stark & Nikkita Lyons. The four losing teams get their second chance, no idea who wins that, and no idea if they beat Raquel & Aliyah. Aliyah has a good promo with Bayley and Trish, just not that good of a match. Somewhere between Bayley’s ring rust and Aliyah still being inexperienced, something wasn’t clicking and that one got clunky. But of course Bayley wins, now her trio has all this momentum going into the tag title tournament finals and the go-home to Clash at the Castle.
Great backstage bit with Ziggler and Finn, and then a great match from Ziggler VS Finn, but of course Rhea interferes. Good group promo from Judgement Day to run down their enemies, but I wonder if Ziggler is being handed off from his feud with Theory to this feud. Because clearly Theory’s now feuding with JOHNNY FREAKIN’ WRESTLING! Oddly enough, Gargano showing up tonight was more effective than if he showed in Cleveland because we all expected Gargano to return in his hometown, but I don’t think there was anything online about Gargano showing up in Toronto. Gargano hasn’t missed a beat, and like Ziggler, Gargano can be that veteran who teaches Theory a thing or two.
Chad Gable has a good promo to taunt Toronto, but I thought the open challenge was going to be a tag team match to either give us more Street Profits story or introduce starts new to Raw. Instead, Kevin Owens gave us a great singles match with Gable, and he’s continuing his reset to Prizefighter Kevin using the Pop-Up Bomb as his finisher. Kevin will definitely keep this momentum rolling to after Clash at the Castle to go after just about any title he wants, but it’ll surely be the top title. And whether it’s McIntyre or Roman, Kevin will give the Universal Champion a hell of a feud and a hell of a match.
We got great stuff out of Styles & Lashley VS Miz & Ciampa, and what a great misdirect with that “fan” going after Styles and not Lumis. Lumis then drags Miz away to further swerve us on what’s going on with his story. Like, really, we didn’t get anything more on what happened so like, that’s hilarious but also disturbing. And then we got an awesome main event out of Edge and Priest. That was bordering on a PPV level match! Of course Edge wins, from this being his Toronto return and him going after Judgement Day. Beth getting involved was great, too, and now I’m hoping there’s some kind of Mixed Tag involved so Beth and Rhea can have it out.
My Score: 8.7/10
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!
Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.
Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.
Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.
.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/srciTTbel0
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Ratings:
- Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
- Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
- Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
- Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
- Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4
Results:
Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge
Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.
Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.
Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.
.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/FnKwPqm2ff
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.
Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.
Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!
Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich
I expect very little from this match.
Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.
Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.
Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin
Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.
Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.
Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.
Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.
Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.
Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater
Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.
Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.
Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.
Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.
There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.
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DWI Podcast #469: Superplex Sunday
Will John Cena win the WWE Title and retire at Wrestlemania?
Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won't...
Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (3/27/25)
Is there a new Minion in town?
Mitchell’s WWE Evolve Results & Report! (3/27/25)
Evolve enters the Fourth Dimension!
POD is WAR: It All Goes Back To The Spinner Belt
Andrew Balaz, Rey Cash and PC Tunney invite you to come along on a trip inside the minds of Los...
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (3/26/25)
ThunderStorm is TIMELESS!
Greg DeMarco Show: No Stipulation Needed
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns? Are you buying this as a WWE WrestleMania 41 match? Does it...
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (3/25/25)
La Primera Double Header!
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (3/24/25)
ADRENALINE! IN GLASGOW!
