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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (10/11/22)
The champ is in action!
Is Big Body Javi about to be broken by the Big Booty Nephew?
Javier Bernal has perhaps the biggest ego in NXT, and he just stepped in it with the NXT Champion, Bron Breakker! Will Javi end up an appetizer before Halloween Havoc’s Triple Threat?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Bron Breakker VS Javier Bernal; Bron wins.
- Best 2 out of 3 Series, Round 3: Nathan Frazer VS Axiom; Frazer wins and advances to the NXT North American Championship Ladder Match.
- Valentina Feroz w/ Sanga VS Indi Hartwell; Indi wins.
- NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Triple Threat: Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen VS Edris Enofe & Malik Blade VS The Dyad; Edris & Malik win and will challenge Pretty Deadly for the titles.
- Alba Fyre VS Jacy Jayne w/ Toxic Attraction; Fyre wins.
- Wes Lee VS Channing Lorenzo; Wes wins.
- Kiana James VS Thea Hail w/ Chase U; Kiana wins.
- Ilja Dragunov VS Grayson Waller; Dragunov wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Bron Breakker VS Javier Bernal!
The NXT Champion is headed into another Triple Threat against incredible competition on JD McDonagh and Ilja Dragunov. Halloween Havoc will be a war, will this simply be a tune-up? Or will Big Body Javi prove he’s more than just a mouth?
Wait, speaking of that Triple Threat, The Irish Ace surprises us all by coming out to join Vic Joseph and Booker T on commentary. JD says it’s a deck: JD’s the Ace, Booker’s a King, and Vic’s a joker. Anyway, the bell rings and Javi smirks as he says he’s a future champion, He swings, but into Bron’s waistlock and SLAM! And then another SLAM! And another SLAM! Javi scrambles away to a corner and fans bark for Bron. Bron dares Javi to do something, and Javi comes out to circle with him. They tie up, Bron wrenches, wristlocks, but Javi rolls. Bron wrangles Javi down to the mat and has a double wristlock.
Javi fights up, wrenches and wristlocks back, but Bron cartwheels through to fireman’s carry takeover! Bron has the arm again, but Javi flails and moves around. Bron whips, Javi reverses but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Javi! Fans fire up and bark while Javi gets to a corner. Bron whips Javi corner to corner, then clinches for an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! Javi flounders away to a corner but then he elbows Bron. Javi whips, Bron reverses, but Javi KICKS Bron away. Javi runs to ROCK Bron and CLUB away with forearms! Javi lets off as the ref counts, and Javi mocks the champ. Javi pie faces Bron but that just pisses Bron off!
Bron storms up on Javi, Javi swings but Bron fires off hands! Bron whips, Javi reverses but Bron CLOBBERS him! And again! And then ducks ‘n’ dodges, to catch the jump for a SPINEBUSTER! The straps come down, fans bark it up, and Bron runs in. Javi BOOTS Bron, goes up top, but Bron catches him for a TOSS! Javi flounders, Bron choke grips him and trophy lifts him! Bron stares JD down before the BREAKKER SLAM! Cover, Bron wins!
Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall
JD may not like it, but Bron is rolling towards their title match! And Javi may not like it, but he’s nowhere near championship material yet. Wait, JD gets in the ring now and he stares Bron down. Fans chant for “DRAGUNOV! DRAGUNOV!” and here he comes! The Czar makes his presence known and fans fire up! Dragunov goes into the ring to join Bron and JD in a very similar stare down to a couple weeks ago. JD HEADBUTTS Dragunov and fires of on Bron! JD stomps away, but Bron throws hands! JD knees low, but he moves, TORPEDO MOSCOW hits Bron! JD runs away but he got the better of both opponents.
Dragunov looks down at Bron, and he doesn’t regret what just happened. But he does pick up the belt to establish that he’s ready to take this title! Will UNBESIEGBAR reign again?
Alba Fyre speaks.
“Toxic Attraction, I was serious when I said I was more of a visual woman. That’s why I took Mandy Rose on our little joyride. And when it was over, I had a woman’s title match at Halloween Havoc. In less than two weeks, I scorch the empire that Mandy and her little friends built. I know Gigi & Jacy seek revenge, but as a fire keeper, I never back down. Because where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” The heat is rising, will Fyre burn Jacy before lighting it up with Mandy Rose at Halloween Havoc?
Best 2 out of 3 Series, Round 3: Nathan Frazer VS Axiom!
Before, this was just a friendly rivalry to see who represents the best of NXT and NXT UK combined. But now the stakes are raised, as the winner moves on to Halloween Havoc and the North American Championship Ladder Match! Who breaks the tie, has their pride, and a golden ticket to the title match on top of it?
The bell rings and the two circle as fans rally up. They approach, tie up, and Axiom waistlocks to a drag down. Frazer slips around but Axiom slips out to facelock. Axiom rolls with Frazer, pushes to a cover, ONE! Fans duel as the two stare down. Frazer and Axiom reset, tie up and Axiom headlocks. Axiom hits the takeover and holds Frazer down. Fans rally, Frazer fights up but Axiom hits another takedown and then goes for a cover. ONE, but Axiom has a knuckle lock. Axiom whips Frazer to a corner. Frazer goes up and over fast, and things speed up! Axiom ducks, Frazer slides, and then Frazer leaps, into a FLAPJACK!
Axiom ties up the legs, he brings Frazer in, but Frazer pops out of the Bow ‘n’ Arrow to a cover, ONE! Axiom dodges a haymaker to FLYING ARM-DRAG, but Frazer handsprings through! Dropkicks cancel out and both men kip up as fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” Frazer eggs Axiom on then sidesteps to hip toss. Axiom handsprings through, Frazer dodges to springboard, but Frazer catches him! Axiom snapmares free but Frazer ducks the enziguri! Fans fire up as the two stare down again! Axiom and Frazer reset, circle, and fans duel. They knuckle lock, Axiom rolls and wrenches to then trip Frazer for a toehold to a headlock.
Frazer keeps his shoulders up, fans cheer “BOTH THESE GUYS!” as Axiom gets a cover. ONE and the two are up, fighting for control. Frazer bends Axiom back but Axiom bridges. Frazer sweeps the legs to get a cover, ONE as Axiom gets his arm up. Frazer tries again, TWO as Axiom gets the other. Frazer jumps but Axiom uses him to get up and onto the ropes, only for Frazer to trip him up! Frazer swings, but into an ELBOW BREAKER! Axiom goes up, but Frazer springs up after him! They fight up top, Axiom trips Frazer but Frazer lands safe to UPPERCUT back! Frazer springboards right up, but Axiom trips him up, both men crash ‘n’ burn!
NXT goes picture in picture while Axiom sputters and Frazer is dazed. Axiom drags himself up, Frazer sits up, and Axiom PENALTY KICKS! Cover, TWO! Frazer grits his teeth as he’s still in this but Axiom drags him up. Axiom waistlocks but Frazer fights. Axiom tries a sleeper but Frazer fights that off. Frazer goes to ropes, he bucks Axiom, but Axiom kip up, into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!! Frazer is beside himself! Frazer drags Axiom up and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Frazer clutches his neck while trying to figure out what to do. Frazer wraps on a chinlock and he grinds Axiom down. Axiom fights up, but Frazer wrangles him into a BULLY CHOKE!
Axiom endures as Frazer pushes up on the hold. Axiom fights up, powers out, but Frazer runs him over! Cover, ONE, but Frazer CLOBBERS Axiom! Cover, TWO! Frazer goes back to the chinlock! Axiom endures again, fights back up, and Axiom arm-drags free. Frazer blocks a kick, trips Axiom up, but Axiom resists the turn! Axiom then spins the other way to throw Frazer away! Frazer hurries to trip Axiom again, but again Axiom fights the turn. Axiom moves around, but Frazer uses that to try and turn him over! Frazer gets the BOSTON CRAB as NXT returns to single picture! Fans duel as Axiom endures but that Crab is deep!
Axiom powers up, slips backwards and powers Frazer to a cover! TWO!! Frazer dodges, goes to ropes, but Axiom turns springboard into SLIDING GERMAN! Frazer is down and Axiom hurries up top! CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Frazer scrambles away but Axiom keeps focus. The fans fire up and Axiom runs corner to corner, GAMANGIRI! Then FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite a Perfect Plex but Axiom hurries up top again. But Frazer DROPKICKS him off the corner! Axiom tumbles to the floor, Frazer goes to the apron. Axiom anchors Frazer but Frazer kicks him away to then ASAI MOONSAULTÂ ELBOW DROP DDT!
Fans fire up again while both men are down on the outside! A ring count starts and fans count along. We reach 5 of 10 before either stands. Frazer goes into the ring but Axiom staggers to the desk! We’re at 7, then 8! Axiom hears 9 and slides in! INTO A MISSILE DROPKICK! Frazer hurries up top to PHOENIX SPLASHÂ into a TRIANGLE!!! Axiom has Frazer caught but Frazer hurries to stack this! TWO, and Frazer deadlifts! But Axiom shifts, into a RINGS OF SATURN!! Frazer endures, flails, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” giving us this one! Axiom shakes his head but Frazer shoves him away.
Frazer slingshots, into a GAMANGIRI! Frazer falls to the floor and Axiom hurries to the corner! TRIANGLE JUMP MOONSAULT!! Direct hit at the ramp and Axiom puts Frazer in! Axiom goes up top again, but Frazer is right on him!! SUPERPLEX! Roll through a la Rollins, but Axiom slips out to a SLEEPER!! Frazer flails and hurries to his feet! Frazer gets the ROPEBREAK! Axiom lets off to ROUNDHOUSE, but Frazer ENZIGURIS! Axiom rebounds to SUPER PUNCH! Axiom dodges the kicks to KANGAROO KICK! Frazer comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS take both men out!! Fans are loving this and it’s still not over yet!
Axiom and Frazer swipe at each other on the mat. They sit up, Frazer DECKS Axiom, but Axiom KICKS back! Frazer fires up, he and Axiom trade forearm for forearm! They go faster and faster, fans fire up and Axiom ROCKS Frazer! Frazer swings, but into a low backslide! TWO!!! Frazer escapes in time, and he SUPERKICKS Axiom! Axiom SUPERKICKS back! Frazer comes back, into a V-TRIGGER!!! Fans are electric as Axiom aims from a corner! But he runs into a roll up! Axiom sit son it, Frazer pushes it, Axiom pushes back, Frazer sits on it!! FRAZER WINS!!
Winner: Nathan Frazer, by pinfall (wins series 2-1; advances to Halloween Havoc)
Match of the year, anyone? That was an amazing finale to their trilogy, and in the end, the British Prodigy defies expectations and takes the win! But best of all, both men still respect each other and shake hands. “That was Awesome!” but how much more amazing will Frazer make the ladder match now that he’s in it?
McKenzie Mitchell catches up with Dragunov.
Before he leaves for the night, she wants to ask if that headbutt was intended for Bron. Dragunov says there are three rules on the battlefield. Love, war and- Challenges! Grayson Waller knew Dragunov was a fan! Say it like you mean it! But no one cares about feelings. Dragunov was looking for an edge going into his match at Halloween Havoc, but Waller doesn’t need one! Waller’s taking on Apollo Crews and- Why is Waller wearing his grandma’s sunglasses?! Waller says first off, these aren’t! Second, Crews tried to blind Waller and his eyes are still sensitive. Why’s Dragunov changing the subject? Why’s Dragunov leaving so soon for someone who did something by “accident?”
Oh, so Waller wants Dragunov to stay? Uh, no- Then Dragunov will stay! Great idea! See you later, Waller. No, he didn’t mean it like that! McKenzie, this is YOUR fault! Will the 21st Century Success Story have more than just sensitive eyes after facing The Czar?
Valentina Feroz speaks with Sanga backstage.
She is nervous about tonight and her return to singles action. Can Sanga be in her corner tonight? Sanga say she will! Alright! And then in walks Indi Hartwell. Sanga’s gonna be in Feroz’s corner? Well, this may be Feroz’s jungle, but that is still Indi’s ring. See you out there. #IndiWrestling is confident while Feroz has butterflies, but will Sanga’s presence help Feroz overcome her fears?
Apollo Crews speaks.
“Your view of the world is shaped by how you allow yourself to experience it. You create a point of view and see everyone and everything through this lens. Most people live their entire lives with a force perspective, only able to see things in an uncomplicated way. But changing one detail can greatly alter how you visualize everything around you, and now you see things you never saw coming. Turning that lens on yourself can turn it into something you’re not going to like. I waited two long months for the day to come. And Halloween Havoc, let’s see what happens.” Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal, all the possibilities, and Chucky?
Apollo tells Waller, “I’m gonna force my perspective onto you on my way to my ultimate goal. At Halloween Havoc, I leave you in the dark.” Is Apollo going to let fate decide what happens between him and Waller?
Valentina Feroz w/ Sanga VS Indi Hartwell!
Yulisa Leon is out with injury but she wants her tag partner to shine on her own. Feroz is still rough around the edges, but will she be a diamond in the rough? Or will #IndiWrestling finally have that impressive win she needs to get up in the women’s division?
The bell rings, the two tie up, and Indi powers Feroz to ropes. The ref counts, Indi lets off to then shove Feroz out! Feroz rushes back in but into a knee! Indi scoops and SLAMS Feroz, then scoops and SLAMS her again! Cover, ONE, but Indi keeps on Feroz with a chinlock. Feroz endures, but here comes Veer! Speaking of tag partners, Sanga and Veer were more or less reunited last week. Sanga walks over to Veer and Veer whispers something to him. Veer then turns to leave, and Sanga goes with him? What about his promise to Feroz? Feroz fights up with the fans rallying for her, and she throws body shots.
Indi knees low, then gut wrenches Ferzo to a Canadian Rack! Indi thrsahes Feroz around, but Feroz fights free! Fans rally, Feroz elbows her away! Feroz goes up, and hits a FLYING ARMBAR! Indi resists, turns and powers up to deadlift Feroz! ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP! Feroz writhes and Indi drags her around. But Feroz throws Indi down into an ARMBAR! Indi fights and crawls to the ROPEBREAK! Feroz lets off at 4, then runs in to KNEE Indi down! Cover, TWO! Indi hangs tough and both she and Feroz grab at each other. Feroz JAWBREAKKERS, but now she realizes Sanga is gone!
Feroz still THROWS Indi, and runs to METEORA! Then SHOTGUN! Cover, TWO! Feroz grits her teeth, runs in but is put on the apron. Indi DECKS Feroz, then climbs up to drag Feroz up. Indi deadlift SUPERPLEXES Feroz in! Cover, Indi wins!
Winner: Indi Hartwell, by pinfall
That was impressive! But then Pretty Deadly shows up in the perch? They’re not wearing shirts, but Kit Wilson has a beer drinking hat and Elton Prince has a big foam cowboy hat. Are they tailgating up there? Kit congratulates Indi on her win. “Or as Americans say, ‘Go sports!'” Elton says Indi is very “I-I-I-Impressive.” But Pretty Deadly are “F-F-F-Fantastic.” Fans boo the NXT Tag Team Championships but they tell the party people that they just wanna sit back and relax while watching three teams “beat the crap out of each other, all for the privilege to take on Pretty Deadly for these tag team championships.” Who do they think will win?
Elton wants to see “Scooby Doo and the dandy” win. But they definitely don’t like The Dyad. Briggs & Jensen, ROLL TIDE~! Edris & Malik? *Airhorn noises* Well either way, they’ll have a swig o’ beer! The sausages are on the grill, warming up for the two tastiest snacks in NXT. Tuck in, cowboy, it’s time to see these teams annihilate each other. #YESBOY! 2, 4, 6, 8, who’s the team they think is great? Prettyyyyy~ DEADLY~! Goooooooo PD~!
Backstage interview with Cora Jade.
McKenzie asks her about next week’s Pick Your Poison between her and former friend, Roxanne Perez. Has Cora decided on who she’s sending after Roxie? She has the WHOLE WWE to pick from! She’s contacted some people, but the hard part is narrowing it down. Must be hard for Roxie to find someone since no one ever really liked her. Cora can’t imagine what it must feel like to be ghosted by everyone on Raw and SmackDown. Yikes. Actually, McKenzie heard Roxie’s DMs are blowing up and multiple superstars are interested. What? No no no! Not possible! Roxie doesn’t have friends! She must be lying.
Actually, Roxie is going to SmackDown this Friday. What?! Who is she talking to?! Cora says she has some calls to make. Does McKenzie have Ronda’s number? No, sorry. Cora grumbles but then McKenzie quietly admits she does have Ronda’s number. But will Cora just have to pick the next best choice?
NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Triple Threat: Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen VS Edris Enofe & Malik Blade VS The Dyad!
Well, as Kit & Elton said, one team out of this field will move on to face the champions for the titles! Will the good ol’ boys get another chance at the titles they lost back at Worlds Collide? Will Edris & Malik finally get a taste? Or will Rip Fowler & Jagger Reed SSSSOON~Â be recognized as the #1 contenders?
NXT returns as Briggs & Jensen make their entrance, Fallon Henley by their side. Pretty Deadly are still tailgating, and in this kind of Triple Threat, every team has a legal man! Jensen, Malik and Rip start, and Rip finds himself in a 2v1! Rip kicks but gets caught, and then Malik fires off hands! Jensen turns Malik around but Malik ROCKS him! Rip CLOBBERS Malik, tags Jagger, and the Dyad double whip Jensen. Jensen KICKS back, ROCKS Rip, and tags Briggs! The good ol’ boys CLOBBER The Dyad! Fans fire up, Malik runs in but he gets a right hand! Briggs & Jensen both run, slide out, and DOUBLE HAYMAKER Malik!
The good ol’ boys call out Pretty Deadly, then Briggs SNAKE EYES Jagger off the apron! And then again! Briggs puts Jagger in but Malik DECKS him! Malik DROPKICKS Briggs, fires off on Jagger, but Jagger wrenches to scoop and hit a BACKBREAKER! Tag to Rip, and the Dyad sets Briggs up for the ELBOW DROP BACKBREAKER! Gacy is all smiles, and the Schism hugs! Fans boo and Pretty Deadly is creeped out. Rip goes back to the ring and brings Malik up to knee low and short arm LARIAT! Rip drags Malik up, for a BIG back suplex! Cover, ONE, and Rip is annoyed. Rip ROCKS Malik, tags Jagger, and the Dyad set Malik up for a DRAPING AX HANDLE!
Jagger brings Malik up, Malik shoves him away, but Jagger ROCKS Malik! Tag to Rip and the Dyad mugs Malik. Rip CLUBS Malik, scoops him but Malik slips off to ROCK Rip! Rip spins Malik but Malik sweeps the legs to drop a knee! Tag to Edris, he and Malik double whip. They trip Rip, BOOT him then LARIAT! Fans fire up as Malik & Edris call PD out. Edris shouts out Booker for the spinarooni leg drop! Edris drags Rip up, tags Malik, and they double whip. Jagger tags in, Briggs dumps Rip out and then he CLOBBERS Malik & Edris! Jagger runs in but Briggs catches him! Briggs TOSSES Jagger out onto everyone!
Jensen wants in, Briggs obliges with a tag! Briggs helps Jensen go old school, for a BIG SENTON!! Fans fire up with the good ol’ boys as NXT goes to break!
NXT returns and Jagger stmops Jensen then stomps Edris, and repeat. Pretty Deadly cheer that on, but Jagger tags Rip. The Dyad stomps both opponents now! Rip CLUBS Edris, KNEES Jensen, then tags Jagger back in. They mug Edris, haul him up to the to rope, and they both climb up. The Dyad mugs Edris, stands him up, but Jensen joins in! Fans fire up for the TOWER OF DOOM! All four men are down from that double powerbomb superplex, “This is Awseome!” as Jensen tags Briggs! Briggs rallies with big haymakers on everyone! Briggs goes out to FLYING SHOULDER Rip! Briggs then pops Malik up for a LARIAT!
Briggs goes up top to FLYING LARIAT Edris! And then he scoops to SIDEWALK SLAM and SPLASH Jagger! Fans fire up, Briggs tags Jensen, and they each get a guy with a corner clothesline! then they trade, then they go back again! And again! And again! Briggs then whips Jager for him and Jensen to pop-up atomic drop, and BOOT! Cover, but Edris breaks it! Edris tags Malik and Malik goes up, DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Malik DECKS Briggs, dodges Jensen and BOOTS Jagger! Malik then comes back, A-LIST LARIAT for Jensen while he WRECKS Briggs with a dropkick! Fans fire up and Malik brings Jensen up.
Jensen shoves Malik, Edris tags back in, Malik BOOTS Jensen to then hit a BLOCKBUSTER! Edris is up top, for the MACHO ELBOW! Cover, Briggs barrels in to break it! Briggs then drags Malik up and whips him to ropes. Malik holds ropes but Briggs clotheslines Malik and himself out! Rip tags in to CLUB Edris! And DECKS him! Rip fires off on Jensen, then SLAPS him! Gacy fires up, but Jensen dodges Rip and Edris KNEES him down! Jensen comes back to WHEEL KICK Edris! Jagger runs in to ELBOW Jensen! Briggs BOOTS Jagger, Malik ROCKS Briggs! Rip throat chops Malik! Tag to Jagger and the Dyad gets Briggs, GRIT YOUR TEETH!
But Jensen saves Briggs and the good ol’ boys DECK the Dyad! Malik & Edris DOUBLE DROPKICK the good ol’ boys! Briggs stays up, and staggers into the COMPLETE SHOT CUTTER COMBO!! Edris then PLANCHAS onto The Dyad! Malik FLIES onto the good ol’ boys! Fans fire up as Edris puts Jagger in but Gacy attacks! DISCUS LARIAT! Rip gets in, Gacy feeds him Edris, but CAMERON GRIMES CAVES IN GACY!! Then Grimes trips Rip, Edris victory rolls Jagger, Edris & Malik win!!
Winners: Malik Blade & Edris Enofe, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the NXT Tag Team Champions)
Fans are thunderous as Grimes helps the rightful winners take this one! Like the song says, Edris & Malik are far from rookies, but are they just one match away from becoming champions?
Backstage interview with Toxic Attraction.
They don’t care about #1 contenders to tag titles, since Gigi & Jacy should be #1 contenders to the Women’s Tag Team Championships. But “Batgirl” had to go and jump them! Tonight, she gets payback, but worse. Toxic Attraction doesn’t fear the flames. Jacy is gonna take care of Alba Fyre. When you mess with their gold, they will walk through fire to get revenge. Jacy vows to send Fyre back to her relatives in Middle Earth as a hot mess. And if Fyre wants to surprise them again, maybe they’ll have a surprise waiting for her in return. Jacy & Gigi head out, but will they have to eat those words very soon?
Kiana James is working on something.
That is not what she told them. No, what? Did you tell them Kiana was asking? Well then tell them this is from THE Kiana James! She’s looking at the plans now! The land that Chase U is located on is far more valuable than the college itself. She thanks her assistant, Gina, and asks if they have hard copies. Yes. Okay, good. Kiana tells her contact to contact her analytics team to get on this. Actually, she’ll be in the ring with Thea Hail tonight. It’ll make the deal that much more enjoyable. But remember: this is just one of many acquisitions. If they get this right, they’ll do much more business in the future. Kiana promises Gina this is going to be huge. But what about Chase U?!
Alba Fyre VS Jacy Jayne w/ Toxic Attraction!
NXT returns and Toxic Attraction make their entrance. The bell rings and Jacy talks trash. She runs in but Fyre dodges to then hook Jacy up! Jacy fights free and arm-drags, but Fyre comes back, Jacy rolls Fyre, ONE, and Fyre ghost pins! ONE, and they DOUBLE LARIAT! Both women flounder, get up, and Jacy ROCKS Fyre! Fyre ROCKS Jacy, repeat! Jacy KNEES low, fires up and whips, but Fyre reverses. Fyre trips Jacy, drags her out and spins her around to ROCK with a forearm! Gigi rushes over but Fyre scares her off. Fyre steps in, into the ROLLING ELBOW! Jacy snarls and stomps away on Fyre in the corner.
Jacy lets off but Gigi gets a cheap shot in! Fans boo as Fyre scrambles to another corner. Jacy runs in to back body block! And then CANNONBALL! Jacy drags Fyre to a cover, TWO! Jacy and Gigi are frustrated but Jacy drags Fyre into a chinlock. Jacy leans on the hold but fans rally up. Fyre endures, fights up, and she fireman’s carries! Jacy throws elbows to get free, but Fyre CHOPS her! And CHOPS her again! Fyre spins Jacy around, reels her in, and GOURD BUSTERS! Then KICKS and KICKS Jacy down! Fyre whips, Jacy reverses and hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Gigi is frustrated for Jacy.
Jacy and Fyre sit up, and Jacy tells “Kay Lee” she’s nothing! But Fyre fireman’s carries to a WIDOWMAKER! Cover, TWO!! Jacy survives but Fyre goes up top. But Gigi drags Jacy out to safety! Fyre hops down, shrugs, and DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Toxic Attraction! Fyre puts Jacy in, brings her up, but Gigi gets on the apron! Fyre HEADBUTTS her, but Jacy rolls Fyre up! With tights! TWO!! Jacy spins, misses, and Fyre SUPERKICKS! Fyre hooks Jacy up, to the GORY BOMB! Cover, Fyre wins!
Winner: Alba Fyre, by pinfall
The Fire Keeper is red hot going into the title match! She high-fives fans, but then someone grabs her! It’s SONYA DEVILLE! She YANKS Fyre into the railing! Mandy Rose’s best frenemy is back in NXT! Guess this is the surprise Toxic Attraction meant! Sonya RAMS Fyre into barriers, fans are fired up, and Sonya stands Fyre up to get in her face. Sonya fires off body shots, Gigi & Jacy join in! They mug Fyre while the ref reprimands! They bring Fyre to the steel steps, Sonya BOOTS Fyre down! Sonya then clears off the desk so that she and Toxic Attraction can SHIELD BOMB Fyre through the desk!!
Fans are losing their minds but it seems the Toxic Goddess made a deal with the Deville! Will Fyre be in any shape to fight Mandy Rose now? Or is this just fuel for the fire before Halloween Havoc?
The Schism is furious!
What was Grimes doing going after them!? Jagger DECKS the cameraman! Gacy tells Grimes, “We tried to bring you into our world, but now we must eliminate you from it! I tried so hard to save you from your pathetic existence. Now, you must face the full force of Schism three on one because you and I both know you have no one to turn to. And you will fight. You will fight just like Cameron Grimes can. You will use every ounce of oxygen you have in your body. That is, until you take your last gasp.” The Schism’s wrath is coming for Grimes, but will Grimes find a way to survive?
Zoey Stark & Nikkita Lyons speak.
Being #1 contenders sounds great, but Stark asks Lyons if she knows what sounds better. No, what? “Nikkita Lyons & Zoey Stark, the NEW NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions!” Lyons understands Kayden & Katana are best friends, they’ve been a team forever. That’s great. But Lyons & Stark compliment each other. Lyons is a take it or leave it type while Stark is more reserved. Stark makes it sound like her focus and determination is a bad thing. It’s not! Lyons was at the 2021 Las Vegas tryouts when HHH pointed Zoey Stark out to her. Stark, of course, was at the previous Vegas tryouts and impressed NXT. Lyons acknowledged Stark had been a big help in her getting going here.
Lyons says Stark’s drive is incredible. What Stark can do in the ring is amazing. Stark appreciates that, but Lyons’ development is so fast and great, it’s also awesome. They’re both starting to loosen up just a bit here, but one thing for sure is no matter the time, no matter the date, when they get that title match, they’re becoming champions! They even got a secret handshake down! Will these fast friends be fast champions together?
Quincy Elliot, Hank Walker and the security guards watch backstage.
They’re all impressed by Lyons & Stark. They’re firing on all cylinders! And now they’re #1 contenders! Hank says that was last week, but next week, when Quincy takes on Xyon Quinn, Hank’s got his back. Quincy tells “Hanky” he appreciates that. And boys, you all be good. Quincy heads out, and Hank returns that sportsman butt smack. Oh, Hanky! Now that’s chemistry. The guards suggest a team up, will we see the Super Diva and the Every Man become contenders in their own right?
Wes Lee VS Channing Lorenzo!
The Must-See Kid is in action ahead of the North American Championship Ladder Match, looking to prove to Stacks that what happened to Tony D’Angelo wasn’t his fault. But will Stacks be made to believe that? Or will Stacks make sure Wes has his own “accident?”
NXT returns as Stacks makes his entrance. The footage replays of Tony’s injury and while Wes defends his innocence, Stacks is just fired up. The bell rings, Stacks rushes in, but Wes dodges the chop block. Wes argues with Stacks, hen Stacks shoots in to trip Wes up! Wes kicks him away but Stacks comes back, into a RANA! Wes wants Stacks to chill out, but Stacks runs in again. Wes dodges, runs and RANAS again! Then DROPKICKS! Stacks flounders to a corner and WEs tells him to slow down. Stacks doesn’t care, he run sin, into a Oklahoma Roll! TWO, and Wes runs in, but he blocks the drop toehold!
Stacks RAMS Wes into the corner, lets off and ROCKS Wes! Stacks gets a leg to DRAGON SCREW it into ropes! Stacks then grabs at Wes but Wes kicks him away. Stacks CHOP BLOCKS Wes down! Fans boo but Stacks drags Wes into a toehold. Stacks punches away on the leg but Wes kicks free. Wes goes to a corner, Stacks drags Wes up, and Stacks goes after the leg for a SHIN BREAKER! Fans boo as Stacks talks trash. Stacks drags Wes around to step through and tie up the leg in a DEATHLOCK! Fans rally for Wes as he endures, but Stacks thrashes the hold! Wes fights, pries at the hold, and he DECKS Stacks!
The hold is undone and both men stand. Stacks throws hands but Wes throws counter punches! And a BIG back elbow! Wes bobs ‘n’ weaves, fires off hands, and he has Stacks wobbling into a corner! Wes lets off to whip corner to corner. Wes runs in to UPPERCUT! Fans fire up and Wes shakes out his leg. Wes runs in but the leg gives out! Stacks storms up to scoop to a torture rack! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Wes is still in this and Stacks is furious! Fans fire up but Stacks climbs up. Wes anchors Stacks and THROWS him down! Wes goes up top, aims and SKY TWISTERS! Cover, Wes wins!
Winner: Wes Lee, by pinfall
A gritty win for the high-flyer, and now he is headed for- TRICK WILLIAMS ATTACKS! Trick and Wes throw hands, there’s still beef here! Carmelo Hayes adds on! Melo & Trick mug Wes and fans boo! But here comes ORO! Oro DECKS Trick, and clinches Melo for an EXPLODER! Oro TOSSES Trick and fans fire up! Oro aims at Melo from a corner, but Trick drags Melo out of the ring! Oro Mensah dares them to come back, but Wes FLIES onto Melo & Trick to take them out! Fans fire up as Wes and Oro take out a common enemy, but Halloween Havoc will be every man for himself. Who climbs up to take the title down?
Sonya Deville and Toxic Attraction talk in the lounge.
They all feel great after beating Fyre down, but in walks McKenzie. Jacy guesses that McKenzie’s about to ask why Sonya is here. Actually, yes, why is Sonya here? Sonya says she and Mandy have had their differences, but in the end, they’re still best friends. So if Gigi & Jacy are Mandy’s girls, they’re Sonya’s girls, too. Does that make sense? Now, who knows what Fyre is thinking with her burning, flaming bat or whatever, but maybe it burned some of her brain cells. Because you can’t just abduct the greatest NXT Women’s Champion ever and get away with it! You all get that, right? That’s why Sonya is here.
Now, McKenzie, while you’re here, Sonya wants to ask a favor. McKenzie should go wait outside medical for when Fyre exits, and tell her for them that next week, Sonya will be waiting in the ring for her. And if Fyre chooses to show up, she won’t make it to Halloween Havoc. Gigi excuses McKenzie and she leaves. Will Sonya get payback for Mandy and clear her Halloween Havoc card? Or will Fyre just burn another Toxic lackey?
Diamond Mine is at the hospital.
Julius & Brutus Creed wait, and Ivy Nile wheels Roderick Strong in. Roddy’s glad to see them. He’s almost ready to get out of here. Julius admits, it’s tough seeing him like this. Ivy notes Roddy looks better than last week. Roddy says it’s one day at time. But what’s up, Big Brut? Why so down? Brutus says Damon’s gonna pay for what he did. At Halloween Havoc, Julius will put Damon in an ambulance! Hopefully there’ll be an extra bed here for him. Roddy is sure they’ll find the space. But he also wants to say… “I’m sorry. I’m the one that brought Damon in. I’m the one that asked you guys to trust me. And I might be the reason Diamond Mine-”
Julius says it’s okay, Roddy shouldn’t think like that. Julius will get them through this. Roddy says he would’ve been fighting by their side, but now he can’t. “But you guys can. At Halloween Havoc, Julius, I just need one thing.” Anything! “Win! Because it’s Diamond Mine Forever!” Will the Creeds make Roddy proud and take down the Golden Gopher?
Kiana James VS Thea Hail w/ Chase U!
We all know that the Professional Professional Wrestler is planning on a land grab scheme for the ages, but will the star pupil stump her? Or is tonight’s #TeachableMoment that you can’t fight big business?
The bell rings and Thea is fired up. But wait, Robert Stone barges into the ring? “Sorry to interrupt, Kiana, but I’ve got some business that I need to talk about!” Kiana respects that. Stone says he should be celebrating Von Wagner going to Halloween Havoc, but instead, the world is laughing at him! And they are laughing because of THEA! Aw boo hoo~! Robert says she had the audacity to slam him! Fans chant, “You Got Slammed!” Stone says it is not a good idea to put your hands on him! Now, he’ll ruin her night! But then he runs into a back drop! Fans fire up but Kiana is stalking Thea! Thea turns around and Kiana runs in to COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, Kiana wins!
Winner: Kiana James, by pinfall
Well, it seems the real lesson is to not take your eyes off the ball! Thea is frustrated with herself, but is this just phase one of Kiana’s hostile takeover?
Stacks grumbles backstage.
But then Tony D’Angelo walks in. Stacks asks him how he’s doing, but The Don says he’s doing better than Stacks. Tonight, Stacks lost to Wes. And a couple weeks ago, Tony told Stacks to get off the apron but Stacks wouldn’t listen. So what happens? Tony blows his PCL while Stacks is in pieces! But Stacks said it himself, “Actions have consequences.” Stacks feels those consequences next week in another match. Against Wes? No. Tony will see Stacks at the car. Wait, hold on. Stacks is down to fight anyone, but who’s he facing? Does Stacks remember that time in 8th grade when Stacks beat up Ralphie just for cutting him in line?
Yeah. That was a war. No one disrespects Stacks. Right. Well, it’ll be something like that. Against who? Tony tells Stacks that he loves him, but Stacks will know when the music hits. See you then. Stacks says that’s fine, but will it be a fight Stacks can’t win?
Robert Stone picks himself up backstage.
And yes, people are laughing at him. But then Von asks Stone what the hell! Stone just needs to calm down, they’ve got less than two weeks until Halloween Havoc, they need to start getting serious. Stone knows but- Von tells Stone to cut the BS and understand who is in that match with him. Stone needs to be locked in so that no one stops Von from grabbing the belt. Right, Stone is sorry. Old habits creep up, but it’s time for Von to be champion. That’s more like it! Will Suit Man Stone stop being the butt of jokes and help Wagner’s World become a reality?
Backstage interview with Cameron Grimes.
McKenzie asks Grimes about the Schism’s challenge. Does he plan on going it alone? Or does he have partners? Grimes tells McKenzie, “What a difference a week makes! I’d be lying if I didn’t say it felt so good to cost The Dyad that #1 contendership. But Joe’s right. There is no one in NXT that I trust.” So it will be 3v1? Oh no, Grimes may not trust anyone in NXT, but he doesn’t count ALL of the WWE. See you next week.
But wait! Cora cuts McKenzie off from throwing things back to ringside. Cora says if Roxie wants to go to SmackDown because she knows someone, then guess what! Rhea Ripley just texted back, and she wants Cora to go to Raw! Look, here on her phone! Really? Roxie can go to SmackDown, Cora’s going to Raw, so HAH! Now who might be lying? But it seems we’re all but set on that Pick Your Poison! Who from SmackDown is facing Cora? And who from Raw is facing Roxie?
Ilja Dragunov VS Grayson Waller!
Speaking of disrespect, The Czar doesn’t stand for that, either. The 21st Century Success Story insinuated the Torpedo Moscow to Bron wasn’t an accident, but will he be getting one on purpose? Or can the Grayson Waller Effect throw Dragunov off his game?
NXT returns as Waller makes his entrance. The bell rings, the two circle as fans rally up. They tie up, go around, fans actually duel as there are some Waller-bies tonight. Waller puts Dragunov on the ropes, lets off as the ref counts, but Dragunov avoids the sucker punch! Waller uses ropes as a defense when Dragunov shows punch! The fans taunt Waller as he bails out. Dragunov waits, Waller returns, and the two go again. Dragunov clinches to SLAM Waller, then he facelocks to keep Waller down. Waller fights up, Dragunov wrenches and then hits an arm-drag! Dragunov keeps on the armlock and he gets a cover, ONE!
Dragunov facelocks Waller again, wrenches again, and wristlocks hard. Waller rolls, handsprings and knees low to get free. Waller goes after Dragunov’s arm, but Dragunov endures. Waller WRINGS Dragunov out and goes for the legs, but Dragunov kicks him away. Waller comes back, into the BACKHAND! Dragunov SENTONS and fires up! Fans fire up with him and Dragunov runs at Waller in the corner for a KNEE! Dragunov pushes Waller down, flips him around, and he waistlocks. Waller fights as Dragunov lifts, “This is Wrestling!” Dragunov has the arms but Waller gets the ropes. The ref counts, Dragunov lets off, and Waller sucker punches!
Fans boo and the ref reprimands but Waller grins. Waller aims, runs in, and LEG LARIATS! Waller mocks Dragunov and Booker, and tells Booker to “SUCK IT”!? Waller’s asking for trouble now! Fans boo while NXT goes picture in picture.
Waller continues to taunt Booker and fakes doing a spinarooni to rain down forearms on Dragunov. Waller lets off to stalk Dragunov to a corner. Waller EuroUppers and Dragunov staggers to another corner. Dragunov CHOPS back, but Waller JABS Dragunov. Waller snap suplexes hard, then he taunts Dragunov with drop steps. Waller drops a knee on Dragunov, but Dragunov KICKS from below! Waller stomps and CLUBS Dragunov, whips him to ropes, but Dragunov ducks ‘n’ dodges, into another LEG LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Waller is annoyed but he JAMS his knee into Dragunov’s back over and over. Waller drops an elbow, covers, ONE!!
Waller is upset with the ref but the count was fair. Waller stalks Dragunov to a corner, drags him up and snapmares him, to then clamp on a chinlock. Dragunov endures, fights up, and he throws elbows. Waller CLUBS Dragunov down, then digs his face into the mat before a knee drop! Waller scowls but he avoids the kicks. Waller toys with Dragunov as he kicks him around, then he drops on him for a cover. TWO, but Waller cravats and neck wrenches Dragunov. Dragunov endures, NXT returns to single picture, and fans rally up. Dragunov pries at the hold, fights up, and he throws body shots! Waller throws knees!
Waller reels Dragunov in to suplex. Dragunov fights to a cradle! TWO, and Dragunov trips Waller! Waller kicks Dragunov away, Dragunov tiger feints and CHOPS! Dragunov reels Waller in to CLUB him down! Waller is gasping and fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Dragunov drags Waller up to CLUB him again! Waller’s soul might be leaving him but Dragunov fires off boxing elbows! Waller ducks the backhand to JAB, but Dragunov ENZIGURIS! Fans fire up and Dragunov stands up. Dragunov runs in to KNEE Waller against ropes! Dragunov pump handles Waller for an EXPLODER! Waller crawls but Dragunov snarls.
Fans fire up as Dragunov stalks Waller. Dragunov waistlocks but Waller hurries to fight it! Waller headlock punches Dragunov right in the eyes! Fans boo but Waller mule kicks and ROLLING KICKS! Waller hobbles to a corner while Dragunov is down. Waller hops up, walks along the ropes, and takes his shot, BALLER ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Dragunov survives and Waller is frustrated. Fans rally up, Waller drags Dragunov around and he rains down forearms to the back! Cover, TWO!! Dragunov is still in this but Waller shouts, “This is MY house!” Waller clamps on a SLEEPER! Dragunov endures, fights up, and he RAMS Waller into a corner!
Waller holds on but Dragunov throws elbow after elbow! Dragunov RAMS Waller again, but Waller shoves him away. Dragunov tiger feints for the CONSTANTINE SPECIAL! Fans fire up as both men stir and stand. Dragunov goes to a corner, fires up, but Waller dropkicks his legs out! SLEEPER! Waller has Dragunov caught with body scissors and fans fire up! Dragunov slips his hands into the grip but Waller stands up to shift the hands! Dragunov THROWS Waller off! Both men stagger, Waller slingshots to HOTSHOT Dragunov down! Waller then sets up at the ramp, but the lights change! Waller looks to see the wheel! The wheel spins on its own!?
Waller hurries to run and somersault, but into a GERMAN SUPLEX! And another! Dragunov holds on, Waller fights the waistlock, so Dragunov Gotch Lifts! SINGLE LEG SUPLEX! Fans fire up with Dragunov as he slaps some sense into himself! “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!” TORPEDO MOSCOW!! Cover, Dragunov wins!
Winner: Ilja Dragunov, by pinfall
The Czar wins quite the fight with Waller, but Waller is still not sure what he saw. Will Waller be ready for whatever fate Apollo has in mind? But wait, Bron SPEARS Dragunov!! Bron tears off his shirt because that was on purpose! The NXT Champion stands tall over Dragunov, and JD is in the crowd applauding! Is the Irish Ace going to play his two opponents against each other? Or will he end up collateral damage when these titans collide?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of NXT to continue from Extreme Rules and Raw, as well as continue towards Halloween Havoc. We got a legit Match of the Year candidate out of Frazer VS Axiom in their third round. Frazer winning in that quick fashion was a great move, as it keeps Axiom fairly strong in defeat. Frazer in the ladder match is great stuff, that’s quite a lot of speed in that match with him, Wes, Melo and Oro. Really good stuff from Wes VS Stacks, and after that quick brawl, I wonder if we’ll get a tag match of Melo & Trick VS Wes & Oro in next week’s go-home. And I’m very curious to who is facing Stacks next week. I would think Tony’s line about the theme song means it’s someone already established in NXT.
Stone getting involved in Thea VS Kiana was a bit of a surprise, but of course Stone gets whooped. Von wants him to get serious, and you can be Stone will interfere in the ladder match, but I don’t see Von coming out the champion. Speaking of Thea VS Kiana, what an interesting story for a feud. Kiana wants to get into land development, even if it means tearing down a school that, as far as anyone can tell, has good numbers. I feel like Kiana is gonna need to recruit male wrestlers for this feud, and I’m sure there are any number of prospects waiting in the wings for a screen time opportunity. Just about anyone that’s a regular on Level Up could jump into this.
Stark and Lyons had a good promo together to parallel Kayden & Katana from last week. I could see their match with KC Squared going either way, but that’s going to make for a very fun match on the go-home. And just as their promo together teased, I also had a feeling we’d be seeing Quincy VS Quinn and then Quincy & Hank as a team. It also seems Veer and Sanga are getting their team back together, at the unfortunate expense of Feroz. She lost her support so she lost to Indi, which is good for Indi even though I still feel she should be going to Raw by now to join literally everyone else in The Way. But as for Veer and Sanga, being some new form of Indus Sher would be pretty awesome for the men’s tag division.
Speaking of, we got a very goofy promo from Pretty Deadly but a great Triple Threat Tag. I like that it was a full Triple Threat, with every team legal at once. And I love that Grimes attacked Gacy to help Malik & Edris. I was hoping Grimes, Malik & Edris would be the ones facing The Schism together, but it seems there’s going to be a RawDown related surprise. Who could it be Grimes is talking about that he knows so well? As for Malik & Edris, they’ll give Pretty Deadly a great match, but I can’t say Malik & Edris will win. It’d be awesome if they did because fans really like those guys, but it feels like Pretty Deadly is really only getting going as champions.
Did anyone else get just the cheesiest after school special vibes from the Diamond Mine promo? Just something about it seemed so soap opera meets 90s teen series. But point is, Roddy is a good guy again, he and the rest of Diamond Mine put the past behind them because they know Damon’s the real enemy. At the same time, because an Ambulance Match is No Disqualification, there has to be some kind of twist coming. Brutus and maybe even Strong could try and help Julius, only for Damon to use that against Julius. But at the same time, I would hope Julius wins so that he and Brutus aren’t separated.
Good stuff from Alba and Toxic Attraction, and what a twist that Sonya is Mandy’s friend again. I feel like Sonya is stepping in so that Mandy can have some time off to plan for the wedding with her fiancé and former NXT superstar, Tito Sabbatelli. Fyre VS Sonya is going to be great stuff, and I would think Fyre wins to get some momentum back. This new wrinkle makes me wonder if Mandy really will pass one year as champion, and we’ll have to wait until closer to Royal Rumble or even WrestleMania for someone to dethrone her. Ugh. Honestly, I feel like a loss at her one year mark makes for a clean exit for Toxic Attraction to join Sonya on RawDown as we head into those same seasons.
And of course, great stuff out of the NXT Championship story. It was natural for JD to show up as Bron is about to have his match. JD didn’t exactly help Javi out, he just watched as Bron squashed the guy. Great tie-in with Waller’s story with Apollo, and Waller gave Dragunov a great match in the main event. I wish we’d gotten to see the wheel stop so we know what kind of match Waller is having with Apollo, but maybe Apollo’s line about “the dark” is a clue. Lights Out? That’d be pretty fun since Wendy VS Tiffany in Lights Out was great stuff. But wheel distraction or not, of course Dragunov won here. And good use of the “accidental attack” near the start of the show and bookending it (no pun intended) with Bron’s ambush attack to close the show. Of course JD wants to use these two against each other, but I feel like that just means it’s between one of them to win the Triple Threat.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Can the Last Real Champion handle The Truth?
While the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments reach their semifinals, John Cena has his first match on SmackDown in years, against Ron Killings!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Asuka VS Alexa Bliss; Asuka wins and advances to Night of Champions.
- Aleister Black VS Kit Wilson; No Contest.
- King of the Ring Semifinals: Randy Orton VS Sami Zayn; Orton wins and advances to Night of Champions.
- Charlotte Flair VS Chelsea Green w/ The Secret Her-vice; Charlotte wins.
- Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker VS LA Knight; Knight wins, by disqualification.
- John Cena VS Ron Killings; Killings wins, by disqualification.
PLAY BY PLAY
LA Knight is here!
Grand Rapids fires up as the Mega Star marches right to the ring. Knight grabs a mic while the fans chant his name, and he says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” The fans cheer, and Knight says, “Let’s just go ahead and rewind our mind a little bit. We go to back to Money in the Bank, Seth and his boys, they just happen to come down and screw this guy.” The fans boo that. Knight says usually, he lets things slide. But he just figured he couldn’t let it slide, so he made sure to screw on of Rollins’ boys in their title opportunity, King of the Ring. But then they came back, paid it back and screwed Knight outta KOTR, so he had to go and screw the other one over!
And it just has Knight thinking. Fans “YEAH!” and Knight says there is only one way this can go. He has gone back and forth between Raw and SmackDown, where it ends, nobody knows! Except Knight! He knows! He knows where this ends! The fans cheer that! And Knight says it ends with him and Rollins! And what better place than here? And what better time than now! Knight tells Rollins to come on out and talk to him! But “Ladies and gentlemen…” The fans boo as Paul Heyman walks out and gives his introductions. He serves as the Wise Man to Mr. Money in the Bank, Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins!
Heyman says you do not boo that name. And you screwed up your cue, so they’ll do this again. He serves as the Wise Man for Seth Freakin’ Rollins! The fans keep booing, Heyman wants to try again, but Knight says shut up and get to the point! Why is Heyman here?! Heyman walks to the ring and asks permission to step inside. The fans chant “O T C! O T C!” but Knight steps back. Heyman steps into the ring, and he says yes, there has been a lot of bad blood between Knight and Mr. MITB, Seth Freakin’ Rollins. However, Heyman happens to be, with all due respect to everyone here in Grand Rapids, Michigan…
The fans chant “C M PUNK!” at Heyman now and he frowns. Knight says Heyman has a lot of enemies. Heyman says he is the biggest LA Knight fan in all of WWE! Heyman’s been waiting a long time to say this: YEAH! Now, because of that, Seth Freakin’ Rollins (the fans boo again) has allowed Heyman to say to Knight, as a favor to Heyman… It is time for Knight to get the hell outta Grand Rapids, Michigan. Because if he does not, something really bad is going to happen to him before the end of the night. Have a nice evening. Heyman turns to go but the fans cheer Knight on. Knight says he couldn’t help but notice, but did you~ (poking fun at Heyman’s voice cracking) threaten Knight?
Because Knight wants to wrap his head around this. He’s heard Heyman say stuff like this before, because Heyman is a liar, a swindler, a grifter, a scammer and a schemer! Heyman leeches on to any talent that has a bit of hype, sucks ’em dry, then moves on to the next! Rollins just happens to be the latest in this. But where next? Who cares! But the bottom line is, Knight asked for Rollins but he got Heyman. And while he got Heyman, he got a Heyman out here talking all tough. So it has Knight thinking, he has a great idea.
Talking about wise man, wisdom, there was a point in time if Heyman had said something like that, a man like Knight would look at a “thing” like Heyman and punched his wisdom teeth down his throat! Knight won’t do that, yet. But here’s the deal: Heyman’s talking all tough, but if he can’t bring Rollins out here, then the only thing to do out here in Grand Rapids is Knight fighting Heyman here and now! The fans fire up for that! Knight asks if the fans want that, and they cheer! “HUH?” “YEAH!” “HUH?” “YEAH!” “YEAH!!” Knight promises he’ll turn around, take his vest off, and Heyman gets the first shot. He better make it good, or Knight will molly whop his ass right outta Grand Rapids!
The fans fire up as Knight does as promised. He turns around, his vest is off, but Heyman bails? The fans boo as the Wise Man doesn’t play along. Heyman says, “Remember when I told you to get the hell out of Grand Rapids or else something really bad is gonna happen to you before the end of the night? That wasn’t a prediction. That… was a spoiler!” Heyman throws down his mic, and here comes Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker! Rollins’ behemoths head to the ring, but Knight fires off on them first! The fans rally as Knight throws hands and feet, but then Bron TACKLES Knight! Bronson joins in and they mug Knight right out of the ring!
Bronson drags Knight up to TOSS him over barriers! Bron clears the desk, he wants Bronson to put Knight through it! But Knight has a chair! He JAMS Bron, JAMS Bronson, then SMACKS Bron and SMACKS Bronson! Knight gets in the ring, ready to hit whoever gets in! The fans cheer Knight but Heyman has Bron & Bronson stand down. Will Heyman have the henchmen try again before the end of tonight?
SmackDown returns and…
Heyman has Bron & Bronson calm down, they have this under control. It is all in their favor, and it always will be in their favor. That is the whole point behind this. Byron Saxton steps in and wants to talk to them, but Heyman has to hold Bron back like the dog he is! Heyman says no need to bite Byron. Byron apologizes, he has word from SmackDown GM, Nick Aldis, that Bronson Reed VS LA Knight is set for tonight. Heyman says okay, thank you, and goodbye. Byron leaves and Heyman smiles. He told them! Patience is not a virtue, it is strategy. Bronson smiles and nods. Will Auzsilla destroy LA here in Grand Rapids?
Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Asuka VS Alexa Bliss!
Two great returns to action through this tournament, and now they cross paths with each other. The Empress of Tomorrow overcame Ivy Nile, Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer while Lil’ Miss Bliss outsmarted Alba Fyre, Candice LeRae and Charlotte Flair. But whose comeback story overtakes the other’s here just one match away from Night of Champions?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Alexa headlocks, but Asuka powers up and out. Alexa RAMS Asuka, Asuka roars, and the fans fire up as Asuka fires hands! Alexa blocks a kick to THROW Asuka down, then basement DROPKICK! The fans cheer as Asuka and Alexa reset. Alexa kicks, Asuka blocks and slips through to waistlock. Alexa elbows free, runs, but Asuka runs past her to then RUN her over! The fans fire up and Asuka runs in again, HIP ATTACK! Alexa falls to the floor and the fans fire up while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Asuka lets Alexa stay down while she soaks up the cheers. The ring count starts, Alexa rises, but Asuka goes out after her. Alexa slips inside and DROPKICKS Asuka’s leg! Asuka falls from the apron but she has to nod respect for that savvy move. Asuka steps back in at 6 of 10, and she resets with Alexa. They circle, feel things out, and tie up. Asuka wrenches and wristlocks, but Alexa rolls and wrenches to hammerlock. Alexa waistlocks, rolls Asuka, TWO! The two stand off again and they both nod respect. They reset, the fans rally up, and the two feel things out. Asuka trips Alexa, clamps on with a headlock, and she grinds Alexa down.
Alexa endures, Asuka turns her over to go after the arm, then she stands on Alexa’s arm. Alexa endures, Asuka shifts arms, but Alexa wrenches out to wrangle Asuka. Alexa shifts to a cording hold, but Asuka fights up and fires body shots. Alexa whips Asuka to a corner, but Asuka elbows her away! And BOOTS! Asuka goes up, leaps, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Alexa stays in this but Asuka stays focused. Asuka drags Alexa around and gives her Kawada Kicks! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Asuka wrenches for a chicken wing! Alexa fights the Asuka Lock and JAWBREAKERS free! Alexa runs up to RUN Asuka over!
The fans rally as Alexa rallies, then hits a BLOCKBUSTER! The fans fire up as Alexa SLAPS, ROCKS, and KNEES Asuka down! Then SOMERSAULT SENTON! Cover, TWO! Asuka stays in this and Alexa grows frustrated. The fans rally while Alexa brings Asuka up. Asuka breaks free to URAKEN, SOBAT, FRONT KICK, and GERMAN SUPLEX! Alexa tumbles away, Asuka runs up, SLIDING KICK! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up as Asuka stands and takes aim. But Alexa ducks the buzzsaw! Cover, TWO! Alexa clinches, TWISTED- NO, Asuka rolls Alexa up! TWO! Alexa sits up, BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO!! Alexa survives but Asuka just fires up!
The fans rally as Asuka goes to the corner. Asuka climbs from the outside, and MISSILE- NO, Alexa dodges this time! Alexa kicks and DDTS! Cover, TWO! Asuka stays in this and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Alexa drags Asuka into the drop zone. Alexa goes up, up, and the fans fire up! TWISTED- NO, Asuka moves, so Alexa stops. Alexa won’t let Asuka sneak away, but then she gets caught in an ARMBAR!! Alexa flails, rolls, but ends up in an omoplata! RINGS OF SATURN!! Alexa fights around, pops her arm free for a cover, TWO!! Asuka reels Alexa in, NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Alexa stays in this! Asuka fires up, the fans are with her, and she runs up, only for Alexa to ROCK her with a right! Alexa puts Asuka in the Tree of Woe, and she DROPKICKS Asuka out of it! Alexa climbs back up, and TWISTED BLISSÂ onto knees!! Asuka still counters the moonsault, and hits the EMPRESS IMPACT!! Cover, Asuka wins!
Winner: Asuka, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)
The Empress says no one is ready for Asuka, and that has certainly been the case! But on Raw, we find out, will it be Jade Cargill or Roxanne Perez that meets Asuka in Saudi Arabia?
Jade Cargill, Mia Yim & B-Fab watch backstage.
And Fab says damn, Asuka just came back and she’s already making statements. Almost like she never left. Michin says maybe they need to make their own statements. They need to talk to Aldis about the tag titles. Fab agrees. Fab & Mia wish Jade luck before heading out. Byron walks in and asks if he can have a word. Jade says shoot. Byron says Asuka just advanced, but Jade has her match on Monday with Roxanne Perez. How does Jade feel about facing a talented competitor like Roxie? And how does she feel about the possibility of facing Asuka in the finals? Jade says “Rox” has potential. Roxie is quick and scrappy.
But she’s still trying to prove herself. And this isn’t a proving ground, this is a throne room, and Jade was built for royalty. As for Asuka, there’s a storm on the horizon. But news flash, Jade is that storm. This entire tournament wasn’t built for the future, but for a woman who can walk through fire, shatter glass ceilings, and take her crown on the way to the top. This Queen of the Ring, Jade isn’t just walking in to win. She’s here to reign. Will the Prodigy be washed away by the storm this Monday?
Alexa Bliss returns backstage.
And Chelsea Green finds her. Flanked by her Secret Her-vice, The Hot Mess asks, “Hey, little fu-fu, how’s your boo-boo?” Alexa asks back, “How’s yours?” Piper tells Chelsea not to get upset, Alexa is just jealous. Chelsea says this serves Alexa right. Chelsea should be Queen of the Ring, and she’d be building her parliament if not for Alexa! Oh, if she has that big of an issue, then try facing her in the ring. Chelsea says she will! But then Charlotte Flair walks in and says if anyone should’ve still been in this tournament, it’s her. But had Chelsea’s “replacement” tapped out sooner, maybe she would.
So here’s the deal: Charlotte will have a match made and tap Chelsea out instead. N-Not if Chelsea makes it a bank holiday! ROYAL DUTIES! NICHOLAS! Chelsea hurries away with the Secret Her-vice following, and Alexa tells Charlotte that she doesn’t need Charlotte’s help. Oh, that’s cute. Because Charlotte wasn’t helping Alexa. Charlotte leaves now, leaving Alexa to chew on that. Will The Queen chew up the Hot Mess and spit her out now that she has nothing better to do?
Aleister Black VS Kit Wilson!
The Dark Father is also directionless now that he is out of the King of the Ring tournament, but he never lets that bother him. Will he make himself the direction all roads lead when things #FadeToBlack? Or will Kit prove he can be Pretty Deadly all on his own?
Wait, who is attacking Kit? It’s R-TRUTH! But why’s Ron Killings going after Kit?! He POSTS Kit, drags him back out, and puts him in an STF!! The fans fire up and Kit taps, but it won’t matter when this isn’t a match! Killings lets Kit out of the hold and demands a mic. A mic is given, and Killings says, “Get John Cena out here now. I’m driving! On my terms! Cena, get out here!” The fans fire up and then Killings puts Kit back in the STF! Aleister is rather confused, but producers hurry out here to stop Truth. Truth lets Kit go, Jamie Noble asks Truth wait for the main event. Truth seethes, but he accepts the terms.
Killings leaves, walking right past Aleister. Will there be no denying The Truth when he finally gets his hands on the Last Real Champion?
Jamie Noble talks with Truth backstage.
Jamie says Truth has to calm down. Truth says he wants John Cena NOW! He’s driving! Yes, okay, but just wait. Truth promises that when he sees Cena, he is killing him tonight! Aleister steps in and asks Truth why he is getting involved in Aleister’s match. Truth says it wasn’t personal, it had nothing to do with Aleister. These two stare down, and then Damian Priest steps in. The Archer of Infamy has Aleister stand down. Truth is going through a lot, let Priest talk to him. Oh, of course. Aleister says, “Ron.” “Black.” Aleister leaves, Priest tells Truth that there’s no need for any of that. Priest gets Truth is frustrated, but he can’t just go beat up people for no reason.
Priest used to do that, and Truth was the guy there to make him smile. Truth made the world smile! All that anger and negativity, focus that on the match tonight. Focus that on John Cena. Go out there and handle business with Cena, then Priest and Truth can go downtown to celebrate. How’s that sound? Truth says sounds good, DP. They shake hands, and Priest heads out. Truth is still seething, but will he make sure it all explodes on Cena?
Cody Rhodes is here!
Grand Rapids sings along as The American Nightmare makes his way out, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, he high-fives fans in the front row, then looks closely at the King of the Ring’s crown. Cody goes to the ring and grabs the mic. He hears the fans cheer him on, but then Jey Uso is here! The fans fire up as Main Event Jey makes his way down through the crowd! A young fan joins in bouncing along, but so does all of Grand Rapids! Jey continues down the stands, finds another young fan, and they bounce along again. Jey then reaches ringside, high-fives the front row, and he joins Cody in the ring as we get the next wave of YEET!
Grand Rapids might want to YEET all night, but Jey hugs it out with Cody before he gets his own mic. The music dies down, the fans chant, “One More Time! One More Time!” and Cody says sure, one more is fine. Jey says okay, and yes, the fans get to YEET again! Jey says hey, Cody doesn’t even have to say nothing. They been in the trenches! “YEET!” Still in the trenches! “YEET!” From fighting The Bloodline… “YEET!” To winning tag titles… “YEET!” To finishing their stories at WrestleMania! “YEET!” They’ve both been to the mountaintop. “YEET!” But Cody, on Monday, there is only room for one of them.
The fans are intrigued, and Cody nods. Jey says there’s only one that can go. Cody VS Jey, Jey VS Cody, and Jey knows Cody will bring it. Jey has to get his, Uce. He has to, just like Cody has to get his. But that said, Uce, it ain’t personal. This all business. But that all said, too, Uce, on Monday, after they go to war, please believe that it will be four letters, one word, uh uh… YEET! Cody smiles and the fans cheer. They shake hands again, and wait! Here comes Sami Zayn! The fans cheer as the Great Liberator makes his way to the ring. Sami grabs a mic to say, “This is nice, isn’t it? I get to share the ring with two great friends.”
The fans applaud, and Sami says he is in the ring with two of the very best that this business has to offer! The fans cheer that, too! Sami says he’d be lying if he denied there was a part of him that sees the three of them in this ring, and notices how only one of them has never been world champion. Jey, Sami wants him to know, man to man, this year, Sami missed Mania. Sami had no reason to be in Las Vegas, but he got his ass on a plane to Vegas for one reason: To congratulate Jey the moment he won the World Heavyweight Championship! Sami loves Jey, and he is proud of him. And Cody, for years, everyone watched as Cody finished his story.
And when Cody did, he did the unthinkable and pinned Roman Reigns in the middle of this ring, Sami was the first one out here to congratulate Cody. Sami is so proud that Cody finished his story. So he hopes both men understand that now, it is time for Sami to finish HIS story! The fans cheer, but then here comes Randy Orton! The Viper looks at the crown, then goes to the ring. The fans sing along with Voices and Orton grabs himself a mic. “So Cody, same deal as last week but I’m gonna say it again. There is no line I will not cross, even if it means going through you, so that I can get to John Cena at SummerSlam, beat him, and get my FIFTEENTH world championship!”
The fans cheer, and Orton tells Jey, “Man, I respect the… Hell outta you, dude. Our families go way, way, way back. Nothing but love, dude. But if you’re standing across the ring from me at SummerSlam, it’s not gonna be four letters, one word. It’s gonna be three letters, one move.” The fans say it, “R K O!” And Orton says he not only speaks for himself but for everyone here in this arena when he says, and from the bottom of his heart, one day and one day soon, Sami Zayn will be world champion. But not at SummerSlam. Because tonight, Sami is on the receiving end of the three most dangerous letters in sports entertainment: R K O.
Orton drops the mic, and it is time to put those words into action. Will it be the Legend Killer or the Underdog from the Underground that heads for Saudi Arabia?
King of the Ring Semifinals: Randy Orton VS Sami Zayn!
SmackDown returns, the bell rings, and these two circle. They tie up, Sami wrenches, ELBOW BREAKERS, then wristlocks. Orton endures, fights up, and the fans duel. Orton wrenches Sami in return to then headlock. Sami endures, powers up to wrench again, and he grinds the arm. Sami wrenches and CHOPS, and Orton goes to the corner. Sami CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” but the ref counts. Orton pushes past Sami, bails out of the ring, and he is pretty red already. Sami builds speed but he fakes Orton out with the Arabian Press! The fans fire up and Orton has to admit that was good.
Orton goes up the steps and steps back into the ring. The fans rally, Orton and Sami tie up, and Orton puts Sami in the corner. Orton lets off slowly, but he pokes Sami in the eyes! The fans boo but Orton UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! But Sami pokes Orton in the eyes! The ref caught that one and reprimands Sami. Sami TOSSES Orton out, goes to the apron, but Orton YANKS Sami down! Sami hits off the apron, and Orton reels him in, DESK BACK SUPLEX! Sami writhes and Orton rolls into the ring, just to refresh the count. Fans want that “One More Time!” and Orton agrees! DESK BACK SUPLEXÂ again!
Sami writhes more and whatever monitor wasn’t busted, they’re busted now! Orton leaves Sami behind for a moment while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Orton goes out to fetch Sami, but Sami fights off a third back suplex! Orton kicks low, brings Sami over, but Sami blocks the smack off the steel steps! Orton sputters, Sami stalks him, and Sami decides to give him some payback! But Orton ROCKS Sami first! Orton SMACKS Sami off the desk, puts him in the ring, and covers, TWO! Sami stays in this but Orton looms over him. Sami rises, Orton puts him in a corner, and Orton fires body shots. Orton climbs up and rains down fists! Orton gets to eight before Sami fires back! Sami has Orton in another corner, climbs up, and Sami rains down a fast TEN!
Sami huffs ‘n’ puffs and CHOPS! Orton is stinging but Sami CHOPS him again! Sami wrenches, ELBOW BREAKERS, and whips! Orton reverses, Sami hits buckles hard, and Sami falls in a heap. Orton dusts himself off and looms over Sami again. Orton stomps Sami’s hand! Sami writhes and clutches his finger. Orton stomps Sami’s foot, ten the other foot! And then the other hand! Sami sits up, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Orton CLUBS away on Sami’s chest! Orton DECKS Sami, the fans cheer, and Orton brings Sami up. Orton whips, Sami goes up and over, and Sami LARIATS Orton down! The fans fire up again as Sami rises!
Sami goes to the corner, Orton runs up, but Sami ELBOWS him! Sami goes up, AX HANDLES, and the fans fire up more! Orton takes a swing, but Sami slips around! Orton fights the Blue Thunder, then LARIATS! And LARIATS! Orton dodges Sami to SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up while Sami goes to the apron. Orton drags Sami in through the ropes, and DRAPING DDTS! The fans fire up as Orton hears those voices! Orton watches Sami rise, but then Sami bails out! The fans are torn but Sami is smart to avoid what was coming. Orton goes out to fetch Sami, SMACKS him off the desk, and then back suplexes, only for Sami to lands out!
Sami CLUBS Orton, and hits a DESK BACK SUPLEX on Orton! Sami puts Orton in the ring, goes to a corner, and the fans fire up as Orton rises. Orton runs in, Sami dodges, and Orton POSTS himself! Sami runs corner to corner, HELLUVA- SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Sami survives and Orton seethes. “This is Awesome!” as Sami goes back to a corner. Orton runs back in and he LARIATS! Orton runs but Sami follows! But Orton dodges the Helluva Kick! Sami gets stuck on the to rope, frees himself, and hobbles into an RK- NO! BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Orton survives and the fans fire up again!
“This is Awesome!” as Sami drags Orton to the drop zone. Sami goes up the corner, Orton stands and he gets under the leap! R K- NO, Sami SLAMS Orton down! And then HELLUVA- RKO!!! Orton crawls to the cover, Orton wins!!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)
Sami fought his heart out, but the Viper still strikes! Orton is going back to back in KOTR finals, but will he win the crown this time?
Nia Jax is here!
Grand Rapids boos as The Irresistible Force goes to the ring. She grabs the mic dot say, “You know what’s crazy? Tiffany Stratton approached me to be under my wing, because she knew exactly what I could do for her. And look, she’s thriving! And what kind of thanks did I get for it? She betrayed me. She has MY title!” But wait, here comes Tiffy! Grand Rapids cheers as the WWE Women’s Champion has the mic to tell Nia, “You’re like that toxic ex I just can’t get away from. News flash: get over it! You make excuse after excuse, but when are you just gonna admit that maybe I’m just better than you?”
The fans cheer and Tiff heads to the ring. Nia says yeah, okay, if Tiff is so much better, then give Nia a rematch without kicking a chair into her face. Tiff says if Nia’s so desperate for a match, it is her lucky day! She made it official for next week: Tiff VS Nia! And Tiff will have more fun adding more scars to that “five head” of Nia’s. Because it won’t just be a regular match. It will be Last Woman Standing! Nia takes a swing but Tiff dodge! Tiff fires off, kicks low, and runs up, but into a POP-UP HEADBUTT! And then Nia drops a leg, brother! Nia holds up the belt and soaks up the heat. Nia thinks about leaving, but decides to add on! ANOTHER leg drop, brother!
The fans boo but Nia says that’s not enough! Nia tells Wade & Joe that she’s taking the title! But wait! NAOMI is here, with a ref! Is she doing it!? Is she doing it?! But Nia YANKS Naomi out! Naomi tells her back off! Nia doesn’t, Naomi shoves her, but Nia still grabs at her! Tiff DROPKICKS Naomi onto Nia! Tiff avoids a cash-in because Nia was in the way, but is she setting herself up for failure with that extreme title match?
Charlotte Flair VS Chelsea Green w/ The Secret Her-vice!
The Queen was denied her crown, but she’s not even angry at Alexa Bliss, the one who took that opportunity from her. She instead looks to humble the Hot Mess that claims she would be queen if her demands were met. Who vents their frustrations and comes away with the win?
SmackDown returns and Charlotte makes her entrance. The bell rings and the fans actually cheer on Chelsea. Alba distracts Charlotte and Chelsea sucker punches her! The ref reprimands but Chelsea SMACKS Charlotte off the mat again and again! Chelsea salutes, but Charlotte CHOPS! Chelsea KNEES low, whips, but Charlotte goes up and out at the corner. Charlotte BOOTS Chelsea away, avoids Alba and KICKS her! Chelsea runs up, Charlotte RAMS her, and then Charlotte climbs up. CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Chelsea scrambles away and Charlotte runs up, but into an ELBOW! Charlotte GAMANGIRIS!
Charlotte snapmares, Chelsea distracts the ref, and Alba grabs Charlotte by the hair! Alba HOTSHOTS Charlotte and Chelsea hits a BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Chelsea is furious but Charlotte stays in this, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Chelsea hops onto Charlotte for a SLEEPER! The fans rally, but Charlotte hits a BACKPACK SENTON! Charlotte is free, Chelsea runs back up, but Charlotte gives her a BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Chelsea falls back, Charlotte huffs ‘n’ puffs and runs up to fire hands! The fans fire up as Charlotte CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Charlotte CHOPS again, then clinches for an EXPLODER! And a kip up! The fans fire up and Charlotte salutes to poke fun at Chelsea. Charlotte runs, dodges, and handsprings to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Chelsea survives but Charlotte stays on her by going for a leg.
Alba gets on the apron, so Charlotte BOOTS her down! The fans cheer, but Charlotte turns around into a ROUGH RYDER! Cover, TWO!! Charlotte survives and Chelsea is furious! Chelsea takes off her face protector and drags Charlotte up. Chelsea has the arms, turns Charlotte, but Charlotte shoves her away! Charlotte dodges and SPEARS! Cover, TWO!! Chelsea survives but Charlotte has the leg! FIGURE- CRADLE!! TWO!! Charlotte has the leg again, FIGURE FOUR! And the bridge for the FIGURE EIGHT!! Chelsea TAPS, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
But then Piper Niven SENTONS onto Charlotte!! Alba storms in, she and Piper mug Charlotte, but here comes Alexa! She RAMS into Piper, she ROCKS Alba, then she catches Chelsea! Charlotte LARIATS Alba out while Alexa hits a TWISTED SISTER ABIGAIL! And then Charlotte BOOTS Piper down! Charlotte and Alexa look at each other, and despite what either one thinks, maybe they both need the other after all. Alexa offers the handshake, but Charlotte walks right past Alexa. Alexa lets that slide, but will Charlotte come around soon enough?
Solo Sikoa talks with JC Mateo.
Why is JC taping up? Uh, duh, he’ll take out Jacob. No, Solo is going out there alone to talk with Jacob. Solo was the only one that Jacob would listen to. Jacob needs Solo. Solo will smooth things over. JC accepts that, but Solo does say that JC should stay ready. Solo is covering his bases, but will he need the Imperial Unit to put down the Samoan Werewolf? Or will it all be alright between them all?
Solo Sikoa heads to the ring.
SmackDown returns as the former Tribal Chief makes his way out, and Grand Rapids boos. Solo grabs the mic, takes a moment, and says, “Alright, Jacob. I’m out here in the middle of the ring, all alone, with open arms, willing to talk to you face to face. I feel terrible about what happened. So if you’re back there, come on out so we can clear the air.” Jacob Fatu makes his entrance and Grand Rapids cheers! Fatu holds up the United States Championship before he steps into the ring, and he has a mic of his own. The fans cheer on “FATU! FATU!” and Solo says he didn’t come out here to fight him, okay? He’s not here for that.
Solo wants to make it clear to Fatu that he loves him, always has loved him, no matter what. One thing Solo learned from being Tribal Chief is how to love family and how to take care of them. That’s all he’s trying to do. Families fight all the time. They fight, they argue, they forgive, and then they move forward. So they should move forward together, Jacob. Move forward as one. The fans boo that, but Solo says nobody saw the potential in Jacob except Solo. Nobody wanted Jacob here in the WWE, except Solo. That is why Solo brought Fatu here and gave him the chance to change his life and put food on his family’s table.
And why did Solo do that? Because Solo loves Jacob. He does. And to be honest, Solo doesn’t have anybody else. Fatu isn’t sure about that, but Solo says all he has is Fatu. And he’s all Solo needs. So come back to the family, and even if Jacob doesn’t say those four words, Solo will. Solo will say it for him, to him, loud enough so everybody can hear it! Solo tells Jacob, “I love you, Jacob.” The fans boo, they don’t trust this. Fatu paces as he thinks on that. “So you love me, huh?” Solo nods yes. So this is what it comes down to, huh? Solo loves Fatu? The way Fatu sees things, Solo has been using Fatu! Solo has been using Fatu to gain power, to fight his battles, and to stay Tribal Chief.
Hell, Solo brought Fatu in so Fatu could bring Solo fame! Solo brought Fatu in because he thought Fatu would bring him gold! Is that all this is about? Fame? Gold? Power? SOLO, LOOK AT HIM! Solo looks up from the floor while the fans cheer Fatu on. Fatu tells Solo that ever since he won the US Championship, Solo is the one that’s been acting different. And maybe Fatu isn’t the problem. Fatu just figured it out! The problem… is this. The problem is the US Championship. Fatu sets it down between him and Solo, and he says if this is what he thinks it is, then just fight him for it! Fight Fatu for the title! The fans fire up for that!
And Solo, Fatu will only warn you one time: If you ever think about coming this way, you know what Fatu is about! You know what’s poppin’ with Fatu, blood! And you know Jacob Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it! YADADADA- SOLO TAKES A SWING! Fatu blocks the spike and he HEADBUTTS! JC Mateo rushes out here! Fatu HEADBUTTS him, too! But Solo CHOP BLOCKS the legs! The fans boo but JC & Solo mug Fatu! But then here comes JIMMY USO! The fans fire up as #BigJim slides in, dodges Solo, and SUPERKICKS JC! And then he SUPERKICKS Solo! But JC LARIATS Jimmy down! JC HAMMERS Jimmy and Solo has him put Jimmy in the corner.
The fans boo but Solo tells Jimmy that he should’ve chosen Solo’s side, not Jacob’s! But speaking of, Fatu is up! The fans fire up as Fatu BODY CHECKS JC! Then he SUPERKICKS Solo! Solo is in a corner, Fatu fires off on him, HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! SUPERKICK for JC! HIP ATTACK for Solo! The fans are fired up for the Samoan Werewolf, and he locks eyes with Jimmy. Jimmy came to Fatu’s rescue, Fatu just saved him, so Fatu goes up, up, only for Solo to bail out! No Best Moonsaults here in Grand Rapids, but will Fatu cut Solo down soon enough?
Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker VS LA Knight!
The Wise Man warned, or rather threatened, the Mega Star that he should just cut and run, but that’s not how he does things. Knight is ready to fight, but will he survive a battle with Auszilla? Or is a Tsunami about wipe out LA?
Wait, Knight doesn’t enter from the stage! He enters from the crowd! And he POSTS Bron! The fans fire up as Knight evens things out! He TOSSES Bronson out, throws his vest at him, and Bronson snarls. Bronson has Bron stand down, and says, “Tonight, I kill him.” Bronson steps into the ring, the bell sounds, and Knight fires off! The fans fire up as Knight fires hands, but Bronson puts him in the corner. Knight ELBOWS back, Knight fires more hands, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips but Bronson blocks! Bronson whips Knight to a corner, runs up, but Knight dodges! Bronson POSTS himself, and Knight stomps a mudhole in!
The fans rally, the ref counts, and Knight goes corner to corner, but into a fireman’s carry! Knight slips down to sunset flip, but Bronson stays up! Bronson jumps but Knight avoids the hip drop! Then Knight basement BOOTS! The fans fire up and Knight storms up on Bronson. Bronson TOSSES Knight to the apron, but Knight slingshots back in! Bronson catches Knight to a fireman’s carry! Knight flails free and he RAMS Bronson into a corner! But Bronson holds ropes to deny the Jump Neckbreaker! Bronson runs but Knight avoids the senton! The fans fire up as Knight goes up, up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! That’s a Steiner move!
The fans fire up and spell it out, “L! A! KNIGHT!” but Bronson bails out! Knight runs to WRECK Bronson with a dropkick! Knight goes back up, springboards, CROSSBODY to the ramp! The fans fire up with Knight and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Bronson has Knight up top. The fans rally as Knight fights back with body shots! Knight ROCKS Bronson, ROCKS him again, and ROCKS him again! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Bronson finally falls and Knight adjusts position. “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” BOX JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Bronson survives and Knight is rather stunned while Heyman is relieved. Knight aims, kicks, but Bronson denies the BFT! HEADBUTT, then a fireman’s carry! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Knight survives the “Jagged Edge” DVD but Bronson brings him right up. Bronson reels Knight in and says thumbs down.
Bronson lifts Knight up, but Knight flips the bomb into a DDT! The fans fire up but Bron barks at the apron! Knight DECKS the dog, tells Heyman to get the same, but Bronson runs up! Knight DUMPS Bronson out, builds speed, but BRON SPEARS!!
Winner: LA Knight, by disqualification
The fans boo but Bron handed Knight the win with that one. Bronson stands Knight up so Bron can build speed and SUPER SPEAR!! Grand Rapids is torn but plenty of fans bark. And now Bronson goes up!? TSUNAMI!! Bronson goes up again, the refs hurry out here, but TSUNAMI AGAIN!! The fans want another, so Bron scares the refs off to let Bronson go back up! THIRD TSUNAMI!!! Have Rollins’ rooks just broken Knight into pieces? Is this a message to everyone that no one can stop the vision?
Jacob Fatu speaks.
“Yeah, c’mon on widdit! I just spoke to the man, and you know the man makes everything possible here on SmackDown! So next week, next week on Saturday, me ‘n’ you, Solo! Night of Champions, mano a mano, I’m about to dog walk yo’ ass for the US Championship! Solo, you better get in where you fit in. Cuz if you don’t, then baby, it’s ’bout to be all gas, no breaks with it. Yadadadada mean?” The Samoan Werewolf will get to sink his teeth into Solo, but will he stay golden through it all?
John Cena VS Ron Killings!
The Undisputed WWE Champion was the exact opposite of grateful for R-Truth saving him from Randy Orton at Backlash, and he doubled down when Ron tried to show him the truth at Saturday Night’s Main Event. So, if Cena doesn’t want the Truth, he’ll get someone who knows about ruthless aggression! Will Ron Killings bring an early end to the retirement tour? Or will Cena continue to ruin wrestling for everyone else?
SmackDown returns as Cena makes his entrance. The fans sing “JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” despite him wearing the Detroit Pistons colors. Cena makes Mark Nash give the “proper” introduction: “He is the Greatest of All Time, the Never Seen Seventeen, gracing Grand Rapids with his presence one final time… He is the Last Real Champion, JOHN CENA~!” The fans boo, the bell rings, and Truth stares at Cena while Cena smirks hearing the “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Truth TACKLES Cena! He fires off hands but Cena bails out! So Truth goes out to DECK Cena! “What’s up!?” “WHAT’S UP!” Truth has Cena at the desk and SMACKS him off it!
Truth ROCKS Cena again, and shakes his hand out from hitting so hard. Truth SMACKS Cena off the apron, storms in after him, and whips him to a corner. Cena hits buckles hard and falls to the mat! The fans continue to duel while Truth keeps his eyes on Cena. Truth storms up on Cena while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Truth stands Cena up, whips corner to corner again, and Cena hits buckles hard! Cena sputters, Truth looms over him, and Truth ROCKS Cena! Cena ROCKS Truth! They go back and forth with haymakers, and then Truth dodges to SHOULDER TACKLE! Truth still uses Cena’s own moves against him, and that includes the SPIN-OUT BOMB! Truth raises his hand and Grand Rapids joins in! “You Can’t See Me!” But then Cena bails out so Truth can’t hit him! Truth is annoyed, the fans give thumbs down, but here comes Truth. Cena ELBOWS him down! Cena drags Truth up, POSTS him, and he brings Truth back into the ring.
Cena HEADBUTTS Truth, CHOKES him on the ropes, but stops as the ref counts. Cena stomps away on Truth, then runs to KICK Truth in the back! Cena talks trash, then he runs to SHOULDER TACKLE! Cena takes his time, knowing it is what the fans want. Truth rises up, Cena runs to SHOULDER TACKLE again! Cena watches Truth rise again, gets around him, SPIN-OUT BOMB! And Cena raises his hand, reveling in the cheers and jeers. “You Can’t See Me!” SmackDown returns to single picture for the FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! Then Cena fireman’s carries, but Truth slips free! THESZ PRESS! And fast hands!
The fans fire up and Truth has Cena in a corner. Truth runs to STINGER SPLASH! Truth hitting all sorts of other iconic moves! Cena tumbles out and grabs the belt! Cena doesn’t care about this match anymore, he doesn’t need to take this! Truth says hold up! Truth runs Cena down and fires hands on the ramp! The fans fire up but Cena CLOBBERS Truth with the belt!!
Winner: Ron Killings, by disqualification
Cena wants to get another shot, but wait! PUNK IS HERE! Cena runs away into the ring, and he catches Punk as Punk slides in! The fans boo Cena but he huffs ‘n’ puffs. Cena drags Punk up, but Punk fires hands in return! Punk DECKS Cena, grabs the belt, and he holds it up! The fans cheer, and Punk aims, but Cena LOW BLOWS! Cena has a sinister smile as he grabs the belt. BELT SHOT for Punk!! The fans boo even more, but Cena decides to up the ante! Cena brings out a table! The fans cheer, everyone loves tables! Cena puts the table in the ring, then watches Punk sputter around. Cena sets the table up while the fans rally behind Punk.
Punk stands but Cena has the belt again! BELT SHOT!! Cena drags Punk up, fireman’s carries, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTÂ through the table!! Cena made Punk snap into a Slim Jim, and then he grabs a mic. Cena laughs at Punk, and then sits up on the corner. “Punk… As you lay there in your most uncomfortable…” Cena pretends the mic cut out, taps it, and then says, “Somebody’s afraid of what I’m gonna say.” Cena grins and the fans boo as Cena flips the iconic “Pipebomb” moment on it’s head. “As you lay there in your most uncomfortable, I hope you can listen. I hope you can digest.
“Because before I leave here in six months with that WWE Championship, I gotta get a whole lotta stuff off my chest. First thing’s first, I don’t hate you. I don’t even dislike you. I like you. I like you more than anyone you ever shared a locker room with, that’s for sure. I hate this idea of you. This idea that you’re the Best int he World. You’re not. I’M the Greatest of All Time.” Grand Rapids is a bit torn on that statement, but Cena says Punk is better than Cena at one thing: You’re the best BS artist in the world. Oh no, kiddos~! John Cena just dropped a curse word! That means the show is off the rails! Hey, Stu, shoot this. Hi~! “I’m breaking the forth wall! HAHA!”
Cena then says the truth is, Punk… Cena is jealous of you. Cena is jealous that Punk has conned the fans into believing the myth that Punk is the Best in the World. Oh how they chant for Punk! Which they literally do right now. Hell, the fans even sing for Punk now. But they don’t believe a damn word you say. Because Punk changes his values as much as Cena changes his shirts! Punk is just a loud mouthed opportunist who steps on the necks of those who actually work hard if it gets him ahead. Oh, hey, look, another cameraman! “Hi, Claudio Castagnoli! Hey, Nic Nemeth! Hey, Matt Cardona! How’re you guys doing?”
The fans can’t believe Cena is going this far but Cena is loving it! “He’s heating up! He’s on fire! And there’s nobody back there that’s gonna cut my mic to save your ass, cuz I’m your only friend! Remember who gave you the stage for your pipebomb, pal! And what’ve you done with it since then, huh? You just regurgitated the same five microphone moves of doom. You’re promo potato salad, pal. Hey, you’re no longer the Voice of the Voiceless, you’re a friggin’ millionaire despite yourself. You’re not a punk, you’re a capitalist! And you’re not against TKO, dude, you are Mr. TKO. Cuz they knocked your balls technically off your body.
“Your tweets are strong, but your actions are weak. And in Saudi Arabia, you’re gonna face some loud, loud music when I finally prove to the world that each and every day, day in, day out, no days off for 25 YEARS, I have been the Greatest of All Time!” The fans cheer that a bit more now, to Cena’s surprise. “See, they know. And they know that you were the Best in the World… for seven minutes, 14 years ago. And if after Night of Champions, you’re still delusional enough to believe that you’re the Best in the World, well… I guess it’s a small world after all. You’re welcome, Grand Rapids.” The fans cheer, and Cena lets the world hear it.
Cena tells Punk to bring his A Game to Night of Champions. If Grand Rapids is any indication, the mood is starting to change. Refs finally appear to check on Punk, Cena says no, that’s fine. Punk needs to rest up for his big title match. Get a good shot of this: Best in the World VS Greatest of All Time, for THE most coveted prize in sports entertainment, THE WWE Undisputed Championship! And Cena knows the fans will sing and chant, but he also knows even the idiots are smart enough to see the truth: The Champ is Here. And USA Network, keep the extra two and half minutes. He doesn’t need a bomb to blow the “mother fudging” building.
Oh, and thanks, Punk, for letting Cena rip off your best promo just to make you look even more foolish. Cena finally drops the mic and he raises the belt up again. If the proverbial tables have turned this drastically, is there no saving WWE from losing its north star championship?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown with an awesome ending. All those years ago, when CM Punk dropped THE OG “Pipebomb” promo, no one could’ve ever in a million years guessed that here tonight, we would’ve gotten the John Cena remix. Not only was that promo of the year, but Cena blew up go-home math. I can’t see Cena losing the title to Punk now. He can lose the match since Cena loves getting disqualified, and there’s the possibility of Rollins trying a cash-in, but Cena is leaving Saudi Arabia as champion to then go to SummerSlam. It also works because Cody Rhodes still feels like the favorite for King of the Ring.
A lot of that has to do with how Sami lost to Orton tonight. Great promo from the four semifinalists, especially since it was Jey, Sami and Orton kinda keeping Cody from talking since there isn’t more Cody needs to say. Win or lose, no explanations needed at this point. Sami VS Orton was an awesome match, but I could just feel an RKO countering the Helluva Kick as the way to go and that’s what they did. Now, as awesome as it would be for Jey to beat Cody, and then for Jey to beat Orton to go for the World Heavyweight Championship again, there are a lot of moving parts right now that it would just be the easiest for Cody to win the crown and have his rematch with Cena.
And while talking the WHC, Gunther VS Goldberg IS confirmed for the title, but has also been confirmed as Goldberg’s last match. This is a huge indicator that despite Rollins teasing a cash-in on the Undisputed title, he will likely be thwarted and then falls back to the title he feels is rightfully his. That is to say, Rollins cashes in on the winner of Gunther VS Goldberg, which I half expected even before all this talk of Goldberg’s last match. Rollins can take this title from Gunther and Goldberg, and then we can throw Jey and even LA Knight into the mix as things are getting heated between Knight and the henchmen.
Great promo from Knight with Heyman, great match with Knight VS Bronson, and a really powerful beating Knight takes from Bron & Bronson. If nothing else, Knight costs Rollins his cash-in. Truth going after Kit Wilson was an interesting move. Also a shame Elton Prince is hurt, Pretty Deadly gets going and then something happens to slow them down. But Kit was going to lose to Aleister so this really messes Aleister up more than anything. Priest keeping the peace between Aleister and Truth was good stuff. Priest and Truth being allies on SmackDown can be some real fun stuff, and I feel like they’re already set up for a feud with Aleister.
Very good stuff with Fatu, Solo and this US Championship story. Fatu VS Solo was the natural move, and I like that Jimmy Uso ends up an ally for Fatu. The title match is set, I wonder if we get a tag match first. In fact, next week is title night in Riyadh with Tiffany Stratton giving Nia the Last Woman Standing match, and basically setting the stage for Naomi to cash in. She almost did tonight but Nia was again able to stop her, so I would think Naomi waits until the very end of the Last Woman Standing match to take full advantage. Then, if Jade wins Queen of the Ring, we get Jade VS Naomi at SummerSlam.
Good promo from Jade, B-Fab & Michin watching Asuka VS Alexa. Asuka winning made the most sense, Alexa clearly has story with Charlotte and Asuka is just that good. Jade VS Roxie will be a good match but Roxie’s story in Judgment Day might keep her from winning. But then the fallback there is Roxie might actually sub in for the tag titles like I was thinking. Charlotte VS Chelsea was very good, and of course the Secret Her-vice does what they can to help. The beatdown they put on Charlotte and then Alexa making the save, that’s going to be one of those “can they coexist?” tag matches for sure.
Honestly, a little surprised we didn’t get any tag team promos tonight, unless I completely missed something. I believe title night is going to have Profits VS Gacy & Lumis for the tag titles, too, so that’s going to be something wild. And while DIY is scared of the Wyatts, I feel like they’re going to interfere because they don’t want the Wyatts to take the titles. But at the same time, the Wyatts need something substantial this time around, so maybe they win the titles at SummerSlam.
My Score: 9/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 6.19.25
Are we going to start trending upwards with Slammiversary to build toward?
Last week’s episode was lacking in ring work but had decent story moments and segments. Starting the build to Slammiversary we can either launch nicely or things can always get worse. Jason Hotch and KC Navarro are the real shining stars of the last few months, so lets hope once they get over this Leon Slater idiot ship, they can push X Division wrestlers with actual talent for pro wrestling and not just flippy charisma vacuums.
Oh and let’s not forget, it is the episode they celebrate the 23rd anniversary of TNA! TWENTY – THREE!! Somewhere PCO hates this.
.@Kelly_WP is back in TNA Wrestling and has a message for TNA Knockouts World Champion @mashaslamovich!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/cF0F1ZKKuL pic.twitter.com/tnm4TIuPUz
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 20, 2025
Ratings:
- Sami Callihan vs Eric Young w/Losers: EY wins via Piledriver – ** 3/4
- Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich vs The Elegance Clique w/M & Personal Concierge: Elegantos win via Rarefied Air – ***
- Eddie Edwards & JDC w/Alisha & Brian Myers vs Matt Cardona & Home Town Man: HTM wins via Cradle – *
- Champion’s Challenge: The Rascalz, Joe Hendry, Leon Slater & Elijah vs The Kaiba Boys, Moose, Steve Maclin & Trick Williams: Elijah wins via Highwayman’s Farewell – ***
Results:
Sami Callihan vs Eric Young w/Losers
Sami knocks them all off the apron before the bell rings, he levels the loser children, finds a chair, attacks EY but EY counters and this is the excuse to use weapons since the bell didn’t ring yet. EY tries to break Sami’s hand on the steps with the chair, but Sami moves, throws EY back in the ring, bell rings and EY hits a Belly to Belly suplex for two. They slug it out, Sami goes for Headbutts, then Sami wants to run the ropes but a loser trips him, distracts long enough for EY to knock him out of the ring and loser children swarm as loser children do. EY does the classic, throw back out for losers to attack while EY grabs and distracts the ref. Sami is selling a few lame attacks from the losers like he got shot. It’s an excessive sell, so it’s honestly a dumb transitional moment.
EY levels Sami, Lariat into Scoop Slam, looks for the Macho Elbow but Sami hits the ropes to crotch EY. Sami Superplex time, but EY bites the face to make Sami drop, EY jumps at him but eats a straight right hand. Cactus Driver, but no, EY tries his Piledriver…they both gouge eyes at the same time, Sami catches an EY charge into a Flatliner as they’re both down…for…reasons? The selling in this match seems…poorly timed and kinda stupid. Hard Irish Whip, EY Flair Flips the corner, levels Sami, Macho Elbow for 2.9! EY threatens to hit the ref, but then goes to mad dog commentary. EY then wants to attack fans…he’s more unhinged than World Elite EY. Sami gives him the old Dick Twist into a Stunner but only for two! Losers try to distract, first one gets taken out, second one uses a chair, EY hits the Piledriver on Sami, EY wins.
I feel like this is gonna continue for a few weeks since it wasn’t a clean win.Â
Mustafa Ali’s group comes out, and I refuse to say the name because it’s dumb and they’re already fraying at the seams. Ali wants an apology session, Tasha and Hotch apologize to him but Skyler bites back and refuses, even shoved Ali. So Ali challenges him to a “Call to Arms” match. What in the hell is a Call to Arms match?Â
Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich vs The Elegance Clique w/M & Personal Concierge
ASH does her borderline racist fake karate before Lei stares her down and tags in Heather. Heather avoids Lei, Lei throws a few Tornado Kicks to make a point and Heather tags out. Heather being 4’8″ helps her here. Concierge says “There’s no Karate in wrestling”. ASH, Lei and Masha are in the ring, ASH is trying to decide who she wants to face, but the Concierge google translated it and hands it to ASH, before the face team rocks ASH. Masha lifts up Lei and Lei does the Liu Kang Bicycle Kick, steering more into her Mortal Kombat aesthetic. Senton off the apron from Lei and Masha dives into the pile, the comedy heels are getting leveled. We go to commercial and come back with Lei getting Double Teamed but she spins it into a weird Neckbreaker..but can’t tag out just yet. Lei blocks Heather, Enzuigiri, simultaneous tag, Masha is Yakuza kicks for all and the 2 for 1 Lariat/DDT special. Near fall, but Masha goes for murder, but Heather breaks it, Rocket Launcher/Code Breaker from Elegance but Lei breaks up the pin. ASH tries to intimidate Lei with her fake Karate before throwing her out of the ring. Heather hits Lei with a handful of Glitter and then bounces her face off the post. Masha tries to stop ASH, Kelly’s music distracts Masha, Rarefied Air gives ASH the win.
Santino comes out and GOD DAMMIT no one wants to see Tommy Dreamer fight Mance Warner…that’s a useless thing. Pivot away…no one wants this. Oh no, now we have to listen to Steph talk too. Okay it seems to be a pivot, thankfully. Steph and Mance talk shit, Dreamer says something about Something is gonna happen…and Jake Something comes out. So…I guess we’re gonna build him up for 2 months and then job him out for 6 before he fucks off to his home galaxy or whatever?Â
.@indi_hartwell has a run in with Tessa Blanchard!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/cF0F1ZLikj pic.twitter.com/I6UCCk2fAG
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 20, 2025
Really wish Indi just opened with the Billy Butcher classic of, “Oi Cunt!” – but this wasn’t bad.Â
Eddie Edwards & JDC w/Alisha & Brian Myers vs Matt Cardona & Home Town Man
I hate… Cardona so much more now. Heel reasons for Cardona…go away heat for Deaner.
JDC wants the Home Town Man to start…and Deaner does his stupid Flip Flop and Fly, Cardona tags in, JDC is eating some offense, Cardona wants the Reboot, JDC powders, Cardona Dives but then Lish and the general numbers catch up to Cardona. Eddie is legal, and now they isolate Cardona with some decent tandem work and isolation. This turns into kind of a schmoz, lots of silly spots, near falls and then Home Town doofus gets the cradle pinfall on Eddie.
Whenever Deaner is involved I can’t be asked to care. The System beats Cardona and Deaner down, but Eddie did eat a pin. Which is embarrassing not even for work reasons, like it’s just sad.
Champion’s Challenge: The Rascalz, Joe Hendry, Leon Slater & Elijah vs The Kaiba Boys, Moose, Steve Maclin & Trick Williams
Elijah and Nic start things off, slow push off, arm wring, top wristlock, simple chain wrestling start. Nic breaks the chain and hits a Dropkick, Elijah runs the ropes and hits a Diving Lariat and starts the Rope Walk. Nic seems far to awake and alert for that move then, I hate how people pull that off too early. Wentz gets tagged in, Nic tags in Maclin who wasn’t looking for a tag, but him and Wentz have a nice clash, Trey tags in, they try to double him, but they pause and look at each other. Maclin asks for a tag, no one tags him so he Chops Ryan to tag him in and throws him in.
The little nod to Maclin and Rascalz history and the fact the faces realize Maclin isn’t a piece of shit. A little MCMG homage tandem attacks on Ryan, Wentz punctuates with the Handspring Knee Lift, Ryan tags out to Trick. Trick and Wentz go back and forth, Rascalz have Trick eating offense, Moose tries to slow things down, both Trick and Moose powder, Rascalz Double Golden Triangle Moonsaults. Trey gets tripped by Nic, Moose hits Lights Out, but there’s no referee so it’s a little chaotic.
Out of the commercial things are controlled kinda and we see a simultaneous tag to Moose and Leon. Leon comes out hot, level Moose with a Leg Lariat, attacks Nic Nemeth, attacks Ryan, and then Moose hits Leon with the Stun Gun. Moose looks to tag in Maclin but Maclin jumps off the apron. Trick takes the tag, keeps control, Trick forcibly tags in Maclin but Ryan tags himself in and pulls Leon to the Champions’ corner, Nic tags in and isolates Leon, with the Kaibas quick tagging and keeping Leon down.
Moose tags in, tries to Suplex Leon about four times but Leon stops it then counters the Suplex. Moose tries to cut him off, but the Champions distract the ref so the ref can’t see Leon tag out. Nic and Moose doubling up and Leon is the bump guy of this last portion of the match. Big Uranage from Moose…Moose looks for Lights Out but Small Package almost ruined things, Body Scissors Cradle, GAME CHANGER! Moose looks to hit a Jacknife Powerbomb but Leon turns it into a DDT. Maclin and Ryan start fighting, Nic Superkicks Maclin, Hendry and Nic tag in, Hendry is a house of fire. Sack of Shits for everyone! Nic, Ryan, there’s a pause when Hendry is face to face with Trick and Trick gets Uppercuts first then Sack of Shit! Standing Ovation on Nic, but Ryan blocks, Kaibas try a tandem attack but Hendry Lariats them both. Elijah tags in and is the maestro of the crowd and chopping Ryan to some fun. Ryan goes for a Polish Hammer but eats the Knee Lift. Signature spam time…
Ryan tries to use the International title but Maclin grabs the title away from Ryan, clocks Nic, Standing Ovation into the Highwayman’s Farewell. Champions lose!
Overall Score: 4/10
Well this was a rough one boys and girls. Sami and EY was just an overbooked shitshow, Lei Ying Lee is unfortunately in a spot where it’s obvious TNA has no clue how to use her, the Elegantos are the New Beautiful People, and I’m not mad at that. But you need to space out your goofball crap. You can’t have Elegance Clique, Home Town Moron and Santino in 3 consecutive segments. And if anyone goes “it was 3 out of 4” that’s doesn’t lessen my point, the beauty of Pro Wrestling being a variety show is…FOR VARIETY! When the lead match feels stupid because of bad pacing, poor selling and overbooking with two losers, it feels like a useless match with idiots, then comedy, followed by more comedy…you see how that’s literally NOT VARIETY.
Figure it out seriously. This was a disappointing episode. If you’re a casual viewer than it’s just chalk for TNA doing cringe and borderline goof crap since they’ve always steered a little more into the carny than other companies. But this show was…where’s Jisoo and Jenny? I feel like I need that gif:
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