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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (10/18/22)

Pick Your Poison!

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NXT White 'n' Gold Era

Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez send their proxies after each other!

Former friends use former friends to fight their fight! Cora went to Raw, Roxanne went to SmackDown, and now NXT sees the returns of Rhea and Raquel!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Pick Your Poison: Roxanne Perez VS Rhea Ripley w/ The Judgement Day; Rhea wins.
  • Channing Lorenzo w/ Tony D’Angelo VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Shinsuke Nakamura wins.
  • Alba Fyre VS Sonya Deville w/ Toxic Attraction; Fyre wins.
  • Wes Lee & Oro Mensah VS Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams; Melo & Trick win.
  • Six Man Tag: Cameron Grimes & The Good Brothers VS The Schism; Grimes & The Good Brothers win.
  • Halloween Havoc Co-Host Role: Quincy Elliot VS Xyon Quinn; wins and joins Shotzi as cohost.
  • Pick Your Poison: Cora Jade VS Raquel Rodriguez; Cora wins, by disqualification.

PLAY BY PLAY

Pick Your Poison: Roxanne Perez VS Rhea Ripley!

From Raw to NXT, Rhea Ripley brings the Judgement Day with her! The Eradicator accepted Cora Jade’s request to be her proxy against Roxie, will the Breakout Star be able to reach the other side? Or will there even be need for the Weapons Wild match at Halloween Havoc?

The bell rings, fans are thunderous as Rhea and Roxie circle. Rhea and Roxie tie up, they go around, Rhea throws Roxie out hard! Roxie tumbles to the floor and Rhea smirks. Fans sing, “Rhea’s Gonna Kill~ You!” Roxie storms back into the ring and resets with Rhea. They tie up, Roxie gets around to a waistlock, but Rhea throws Roxie her off! Fans rally as “Papi Rhea” grabs Roxie, but Roxie wrenches out and KICKS! But Rhea scoops, only for Roxie to slip out and wrench again! Roxie kicks the leg, and again. Rhea is annoyed now and she pulls hair. The ref reprimands but Rhea whips. Roxie rolls under, rolls back and SWINGS, but Rhea stays up!

Rhea drags Roxie up, but Roxie CHOPS! Rhea snarls but Roxie CHOPS! Rhea HEADBUTTS, KICKS, and KNEE SMASHES! Roxie wobbles into a LARIAT! Fans fire up as Rhea grins again. Rhea puts Roxie in a corner, she RAMS into her, and digs her shoulder in. The ref counts, Rhea lets off at 4, and fans rally. Roxie throws hands but Rhea CLUBS her down. Rhea stalks Roxie, drags her up and grins to whip and CLUB Roxie on the back! Rhea revels in the fans cheering Judgement Day, and Rhea whips Roxie to CLUB her again! Rhea dusts herself off and fans cheer as she drags Roxie up again. Rhea whips, but Roxie ROCKS Rhea!

Roxie ROCKS Rhea again and again but Rhea kicks low! Rhea is frustrated, she drags Roxie up to scoop, but Roxie turns that around to a RANA! Rhea tumbles out now, and Roxie runs, only for Rhea to move. No topes today! But then Roxie swings out and CLUBS Rhea! Roxie goes to the apron, leaps and FLYING- NOPE! Rhea blocks the rana to get Roxie up, Electric Chair SLAM on the apron!! “That’s what you get, little girl, when you mess with the Judgement Day!” Fans fire up as Rhea high fives Priest and NXT goes picture in picture.

Rhea smirks while she relaxes a moment. Rhea drags Roxie up, puts her in, and Rhea stalks Roxie. Rhea CLUBS, Roxie throws body shots, but Rhea knees low! Rhea revels in the fans cheering but Roxie fires forearms! Rhea KNEES low again, then CLUBS her down. Rhea rains down fists, then lets off to stand on Roxie. Cocky cover, TWO! Roxie crawls but Rhea keeps her from ropes, to then put her on ropes and CHOKE her! The ref counts, Rhea lets off and Roxie flounders to a corner. Rhea smirks and storms over to bring Roxie up. Rhea suplexes and holds Roxie up, but Roxie turns that to a cradle! TWO!! Rhea DROPKICKS Roxie down!

Rhea storms about before she covers, TWO! Judgement Day is upset but the ref’s count was fair. Rhea drags Roxie into a grounded cobra twist! Rhea digs a claw into the ribs but Roxie endures. Roxie fights and throws haymakers to get free! Rhea clamps onto her again but Roxie throws more hands! Roxie runs, but into a scoop and TOSS! Rhea storms over, pushes Roxie to a cover, TWO! Roxie is hanging tough but Rhea hauls her right up to SLAM her back down. Rhea then wraps on the body scissors and squeezes! Roxie endures and NXT returns to single picture as fans rally and duel. Rhea tells Roxie to give up but Roxie refuses.

Rhea pulls hair, the ref reprimands, but Roxie pushes back to a cover! TWO, and Rhea pushes Roxie over for a rear mount. Rhea throws down heavy forearms to the head! Rhea toys with Roxie, talks trash, and then holds Roxie down. Roxie avoids the killer stomp and then the Penalty Kick to then drop toehold Rhea onto ropes! Rhea sputters and staggers, Roxie KICKS away on the leg! Rhea swings, Roxie gets under the boot and UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! Roxie whips, Rhea blocks! Rhea shakes her head, whips Roxie, but Roxie tilt-o-whirls and RUSSIAN- NO, Rhea powers out of the leg sweep for a gut wrench!

Roxie tries to arm-drag but Rhea blocks that! Rhea drags Roxie up, but Roxie JAWBREAKERS! Roxie fires up and runs in at Rhea, to UPPERCUT! Roxie rolls and comes back, but Rhea dodges! Rhea runs in but Roxie dodges and Rhea POSTS herself! Rhea falls out and Roxie fires up! Roxie builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp! Fans fire up as Roxie roars! Fans rally for “NXT! NXT!” as Roxie puts Rhea in. Roxie goes up top, Rhea SWATS her! Rhea climbs up, CLUBS away on Roxie, and she brings Roxie up. Roxie CLUBS Rhea back, slips out below, and YANKS Rhea into buckles! Roxie then goes up to grab at Rhea!

Roxie goes up top and SUPER STEINERS! Cover, TWO!! Roxie fires forearms, bobs ‘n’ weaves and fires more! She counters a headbutt with a right, and then SHOTGUNS Rhea to a corner! Roxie runs in but Rhea catches her for an atomic SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Roxie survives and fans argue it was three! But the ref’s count was fair, so Rhea drags Roxie up. Pump handle, RIPO- NO, Roxie slips out and SOBATS! Roxie hops on, POP- NO, Rhea pops Roxie off! DOM distracts! The ref reprimands, but Rhea HEADBUTTS! And then pump handle, RIPTIDE!! Cover, Rhea wins!

Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall

Cora chose a powerful poison, and Rhea put Roxie down! Will Cora be able to survive Roxie’s proxy, Raquel Rodriguez? Or will Big Mami Cool have the same luck as “Papi Rhea?”

 

Cameron Grimes meets with The Good Brothers backstage.

Karl Anderson tells “Grimey” that those Schism brothers are some serious stuff. This is a real fight on their hands. Grimes admits The Schism has been giving him some grief these past few months. But that’s alright, Grimes has the hottest tag team in the business! And so good looking! Complete heartthrobs. The OC has the buzz of the business, they’re just TOO SWEET! But why do you think they accepted Grimes’ offer? Cuz he has the PAPER~! MONEY MONEY MONEY! Gallows loves it! They love paper, and they would love to go #ToTheMoon! Will Big LG, the Machine Gun and the Carolina Caveman cut down that tree The Schism goes on about?

 

Backstage interview with Grayson Waller.

McKenzie notes Waller is going to face off with Apollo Crews at Halloween Havoc, but Waller is a bi toff his game. Why does she say that? Well, because last week- Right, last week, that wheel spun on its own! The tricks, the visions, end this weekend, because Waller already beat Apollo and Apollo hasn’t had a match since. Who’s really off their game there, huh, Kenz? Well, Waller blinded Apollo. Yes, with his star power! Waller said he is gonna run Apollo outta NXT because no one wants him here, Waller’s just brave enough to say it. And he has the talent to make it happen! Saturday caps off the worst comeback story in the WWE as Waller boots-

CHUCKY is on the TV?! He tells Waller that now that he’s wet his pants, maybe he should shut his trap and listen. Waller VS Apollo will be a Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal! Chucky, no, please! Waller- DON’T interrupt. But life is full of surprises. So many choices, from Ring of Fire to Buried Alive to Casket Match. Don’t fear the wheel, it’s your friend to the end, if you make it that long. Chucky laughs and Waller panics. What will fate decide for Waller’s grudge match with Aopllo?

 

Channing Lorenzo w/ Tony D’Angelo VS ???

Stacks has been letting The Don down, and that is not good for business. But in order for Stacks to prove himself, Tony has an… arrangement, if you will. Tony asks the fans how they’re doing. He says tonight is a big night, and Stacks’ eyes show he’s ready to throw down. Stacks looks strong! Tony asks for help into the ring. Stacks helps Tony given his bum leg, and Tony tells Stacks, “Before I introduce your opponent tonight, remember: this match is about earning respect, proving to everybody who you are. Are you ready?” He is! Who is it? He wants to know, huh? Everyone wants to know, huh? Allow Tony to introduce Stacks’ opponent… After the break! Stacks doesn’t like that, what’s The Don playing at?

NXT returns and Stacks is ready! His opponent… IS SHINSUKE NAKAMURA! The fans are fired up all over again to see the King of Strong Style make a return to the brand! But will Stacks be anything but thrilled about this?

The bell rings and Nakamura circles with Stacks. The fans chant for “NAKAMURA!” and he ties up with Stacks. Stacks kicks low, headbutts, then headlocks for punches! Stacks grinds the hold, but Nakamura powers up as fans sing Nakamura’s song. Nakamura powers out, KNEES low, and AX KICKS! Stacks flounders to a corner but Nakamura is on him with GOOD VIBRATIONS~! Stacks staggers, Nakamura snapmares and drops a knee! Cover, TWO! Nakamura keeps cool, he brings Stacks up and has a facelock. Tony coaches Stacks but Nakamura suplexes to a GOURD BUSTER! And then he KNEES Stacks while he’s down!

Nakamura throws more knees, he hears the fans cheering him on, and then Nakamura KICKS Stacks around! Stacks grits his teeth as Nakamura KICKS him more and more! Nakamura toys with Stacks, kicks him around, and fans cheer him on. Nakamura KICKS but Stacks blocks! Stacks CLUBS the leg, and again, and again! Stacks throws hands and uppercuts, then he snapmares for a FIST DROP! Cover, ONE!! Stacks clamps on with a chinlock, Tony wants Stacks to rip that head off. Stacks rocks Nakamura, scoops, but Nakamura slips out and dodges to DYNAMIC DROPKICK! Fans fire up and Nakamura says, “C’MON~!”

Stacks runs in, into a strike fest! And KICKS! Stacks blocks again but Nakamura ENZIGURIS! Fans fire up and Nakamura runs in at the corner, but he blocks boots. Nakamura puts Stacks in the ropes, KICKS and runs, SLIDING GERMAN! Nakamura slides in to cover, TWO! Tony tells Stacks to get up and fight, but Nakamura has a SLEEPER! Stacks flails and he fights the clinch. Stacks CLUBS Nakamura, wrenches and ROCKS him, but then Nakamura slips around to get a FLYING ARMBAR! Nakamura pulls on the arm but Stacks endures! Nakamura CLUBS the grip, has the armbar extended, but Stacks slips free and CLOBBERS Nakamura!

Fans boo as Stacks drags Nakamura up. Stacks wrenches and CLUBS the arm, runs but Nakamura dodges. Stacks ducks a kick but the WHEEL KICK gets him! Nakamura runs in to KINSHASA Stacks out of the ring! Nakamura goes out, fans sing his song, and Nakamura smirks at Tony. Nakamura puts Stacks in the ring, then slides in. Nakamura aims from the corner, unzips a bit, and Stacks eggs him on! So KINSHASA!! Cover, Nakamura wins!

Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by pinfall

The King of Strong Style wins big in his return to NXT, but Stacks gave him a run for his money! Did Stacks at least prove himself to The Don? Tony pats Stacks on the shoulder and says he has guts. Stacks is the cornerstone of the family and Tony is proud. Will Stacks’ future be bright after this showing against an icon like Nakamura?

 

Nathan Frazer and Axiom talk backstage.

They’re both impressed by each other after round three of their Best of 3 Series. Each move and counter was amazing, they brought the best out of each other. And Axiom will watch and cheer Frazer in that ladder match to win the North American Championship. Well thanks! Cheers, mate. But then Robert Stone & Von Wagner walk over. Stone tells Von, “Look who it is!” Two guys who made NXT history in a trilogy. And if you don’t believe Stone, just ask social media. But Von says it’s too bad you don’t get titles for being internet darlings. Those three instant classics will amount to nothing, as at Halloween Havoc, no one is stopping Von! Not Melo, the new guy, Wes, or even “soccer boy.”

Oh, soccer boy, huh? Well this soccer boy is gonna kick Von’s face in. Axiom has Frazer keep cool and save it for Saturday. Will it the British Prodigy who climbs to new heights? Or will this really be Wagner’s World?

 

Alba Fyre VS Sonya Deville w/ Toxic Attraction!

The former Forever Champion is ready to light it up at Halloween Havoc against the Toxic Goddess, but she has to get through the Jersey Devil first! Will Fyre burn Sonya for siding with Mandy Rose? Or will Sonya soften her up so she’s easy pickings?

NXT returns as Sonya makes her entrance, Gigi & Jacy of course in her corner. The bell rings and the two tie right up. Fans rally, Sonya puts Fyre in a corner and the ref counts. Sonya talks trash but lets off, to then pie face Fyre! Fyre shoves Sonya! Sonya swings, Fyre dodges, hops the sweep but Sonya dodges the superkick. Fyre blocks the roundhouse to HEADBUTT! Fyre CHOPS Sonya in the corner, whips her corner to corner, and then runs in to forearm smash! Fyre snapmares Sonya, goes up top, but Sonya YANKS her down! Fyre hits buckles, Sonya runs in and BOOTS Fyre down! Cover, TWO!

Sonya clamps onto Fyre with a chinlock, then she drags Fyre up to whip her into the corner hard! Fyre bounces off buckles, but Sonya brings her up to whip. Fyre reverses, Sonya bounces off buckles and Fyre CLOBBERS her! Fyre CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! Sonya shoves Fyre, but Fyre comes back to wrench and suplex for the GOURD BUSTER! Sonya flounders, Fyre runs in to PENALTY KICK! Fans fire up and Fyre goes up top! But Gigi distracts, so Fyre DECKS her! Jacy distracts to Fyre DECKS her! Fyre DECKS Sonya, hooks Jacy up, but Gigi saves Jacy! So Fyre gets Gigi, but Sonya runs in! Fyre dodges, the BOOT hits Gigi! Fyre rolls Sonya up, FYRE WINS!

Winner: Alba Fyre, by pinfall

But Jacy returns, only for Fyre to BOOT her! Fyre DECKS Gigi, but Sonya SPEARS Fyre! Sonya and Jacy mug Fyre, Gigi joins in, and Sonya gets Fyre’s bat! They hold Fyre in place, and here comes MANDY! The NXT Women’s Champion is back and she tells Fyre, “You made the wrong decision abducting me. Yeah, you got the title match, but not knowing if I’d ever see the light of day again. At Halloween Havoc, I’m fighting Fyre with fire. I’m gonna be more callous, more vicious, and more ruthless-” But as Mandy’s talking trash, Fyre fights off Toxic Attraction! Fyre snapmares free to CLUB Jacy with her bat! And then one for Sonya!

Mandy gets in with her belt, but Fyre backs her down with the bat! Mandy runs away again, and Fyre picks up the belt! Will Fyre be the one who is more callous, vicious and ruthless in this match that’s been a long time coming?

 

Wes Lee and Oro Mensah talk backstage.

The Must-See Kid thanks the Predator Killer for the assist last week. Oro says it’s no big thing, he’s sure Wes would’ve done the same thing for him. And it’s cool tagging with a former NXT Tag Team Champion. Man, c’mon, same thing back around as Oro’s a former NXT UK Tag Team Champion. But then Trick & Melo jump them! The brawl is on already! Will these four even make it to their actual match?!

Wait, they spill out from gorilla to the ramp! Refs rush out to stop this but that’s easier said than done! The teams are separated, and it looks like this one happens next, after the break!

 

Wes Lee & Oro Mensah VS Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams!

NXT returns and YEP, this match is happening now! Wes has Trick down with a headlock and fans rally, but Trick pulls hair. They roll, end up in ropes, but stand up. Trick throws body shots, powers out, pop-up HAYMAKER! Trick soaks up the cheers and jeers, he tags Melo, but Wes tags Oro! Oro springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! Then he runs to RANA! Melo staggers, Trick sneaks a tag before the SCISSOR KICK! Oro springboards but Trick trips him up! rick slides in, runs in and LEAPING LARIATS! Trick soaks up the cheers and jeers again, then he stomps away on Oro. Fans chant, “Trick, You Suck!” but Trick drags Oro up.

Trick clinches, Oro fights free, but Trick blocks a kick. Trick flips Oro but Oro ROLLING KICKS! Both men are down, they crawl for their corners, hot tags to Melo and Wes! Wes rallies on Melo, shoots around and fires body shots! Wes backs Melo down, GAMANGIRIS in the corner, but he takes Oro out as collateral! BULLDOG and Wes fires up! Wes goes up top but the ref is busy with Oro. Trick SHOVES Wes down, but Oro runs over to DECK Trick! Then he LEAPS to CLOBBER Trick in front of commentary! Fans fire up, but Trick shoves Oro into the desk! Melo hits a CODE BREAKER on Wes! Melo goes up top, aims, THREE POINTER!! Cover, Melo & Trick win!

Winners: Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, by pinfall

From sucker punches in the back to the divide ‘n’ conquer in the ring, Melo & Trick were always leading the score. And now they add insult to injury by beating down Oro more! They double whip buy Oro holds ropes to KICK back! Oro ROCKS Trick, Wes SUPERKICKS Melo! Then Wes & Oro DOUBLE LARIAT Trick and themselves up and out of the ring! But Melo FLIES out to take them both down! Another shot, another hit! But then Von BOOTS Melo! But Frazer appears up top to SUPER CROSSBODY Von! Fans are losing their minds as all six men are down ringside! Not including Trick, who will rise up to be the NEW North American Champion this Saturday?

 

The Schism speaks.

Joe Gacy tells Cameron Grimes, “For months, you’ve been running away from the open arms of The Schism, and yet in mere days, you ran right into the open arms of a club. HYPROCRISY is running rampant in NXT, and you are the poster boy, Cameron!” The Schism will not be stopped from tearing Grimes down! Gacy leads the Dyad to gorilla, will he lead them to victory? Or will their twisted sense of progress be halted by Grimes & The Good Brothers?

 

Backstage interview with Bron Breakker.

McKenzie notes that judging by the way things ended last week, Bron thinks Ilja Dragunov meant to hit him. Bron says Ilja started it, so he finished it. If Ilja wants to try again tonight, fine. Bron will Spear him in half again. Bron has two of the very best going after his title. He could go around them, or through them, and we know which choice he’ll make. Then what can we expect in a special edition of the KO Show tonight? Bron says Kevin Owens is someone Bron looks up to. Kevin did so much in NXT for the short amount of time he was here.

Bron has watched The KO Show from the first one to the biggest one with Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania. There’s always something awesome, and tonight won’t be any different. Will the Big Booty Nephew, The Czar or the Irish Ace be the one to throw the first punch?

 

Six Man Tag: Cameron Grimes & The Good Brothers VS The Schism!

The Carolina Caveman chose to be a loner, especially since it meant avoiding the creepy cult Joe Gacy created. But hypocrisy? Maybe Gacy should look in the mirror. Will Grimes and his new pals put The Schism in their place? Or will this be anything but Too Sweet tonight?

The trios sort out and Grimes steps up. Gacy does not, we get Jagger Reed instead. Grimes and Reed circle, tie up, Grimes gets a leg but Reed headlocks. Grimes powers out and drop toeholds to then float and headlock. Reed powers up and out, Grimes runs him over, and then things speed up. Grimes leaps over, Reed comes back but into a kitchen sink knee! Grimes runs to SLIDING BOOT! Reed scrambles away and Rip Fowler tags in. Grimes dodges Rip to throw body shots! Grimes KICKS Rip into a corner, KICKS more and more and more, then lets off at 4. Fans fire up as Grimes whips Rip corner to corner. But Reed is a bumper for Rip to come back and CLOBBER Grimes!

Rip drags Grimes up and tags Reed in. The Dyad stomp away on Grimes, then Reed looks to Gacy. Gacy wants in, but Grimes throws hands on Reed! Reed headlocks, Rip tags in, they do-si-do with Grimes and Grimes shoves Reed into Rip! Grimes then DOUBLE RANAS The Dyad! Fans fire up, Grimes dares Gacy to tag in, but Rip rams Grimes! Grimes brings him to the corner and Karl Anderson tags in! Karl bumps Rip off buckles, CHOPS him, then brings Rip around. Karl whips and CLOBBERS him to cover, ONE! Karl wrenches Rip, tags Gallows, and the Good Brothers mug Rip. Gallows throws hands on Rip! UPPERCUT!

Fans rally for “L G! L G!” and Gallows short arm LARIATS! Then he drops a BIG elbow! And then another! And then another! Cover, TWO! Grimes bumps Rip off buckles, tags Karl, and the Good Brothers mug Rip again. Karl Europpers Rip down and fans rally for the Machinegun. Karl headlocks, Reed tags in and Rip powers out but Karl dodges. Reed KNEES Karl then gets away, Rip KNEES Karl out! Reed DECKS Karl, ROCKS him, and Karl gets into the ring. Reed drags Karl up to DECK him again! Karl goes back out, Reed tags Rip. Rip reels Karl in and Reed slingshots, PLANCHA BACKBREAKER COMBO!

Fans boo but The Schism hugs it out! Grimes coaches Karl up while the ring count climbs. The count is 5 of 10 but Rip puts Karl in. Rip CLUBS Karl, tags Reed, and the Dyad mugs Karl with stomps. Fans rally but Reed throws more hands on Karl. Karl throws body shots, Reed CLUBS Karl, repeat! Reed throws more hands but Karl ROCKS Reed back! They trade shots back and forth now, but Reed gets the edge! ReeD knees low, runs, but into an UPPERCUT! Fans fire up as Karl crawls, hot tag to Grimes! Grimes goes up to CROSSBODY Reed! Cover, Rip stomps it apart! But Gallows gets in to ROCK Reed, and Gacy brawls with Karl!

Fans fire up as things break down! Karl clotheslines Gacy out, Grimes TOSSES Reed, and now the Good Brothers stand tall as NXT goes picture in picture!

The Schism regroups and cools off while the ref has Grimes and Gallows back down. But then Grimes & The Good Brothers go out to get at The Schism! The brawling continues in front of commentary! Grimes RAMS Reed into barriers! Fans fire up as Grimes storms after Reed, to back suplex! Gallows RAMS Rip into barriers, Karl DECKS Gacy, and then Gallows drags Gacy up. The Good Brothers mug Gacy while Grimes RAMS Reed into even more barriers! Gallows BOOTS Reed down for good measure, and Karl UPPERCUTS Gacy! Grimes puts Reed in but drags him out to refresh the count, and sends him into barriers again!

The Good Brothers and Grimes say, “TO THE MOON~!” and they RAM the Schism members into each other! Fans fire up and then Grime s& the Good Brothers put The Schism all in the ring. The ref has everyone sort out, but Gacy back suplexes Grimes! Grimes lands on his feet, only for The Dyad to rock him like a baby, into Gacy’s POWERBOMB!! The ref misses it all and the Good Brothers protest! Reed sucker punches Karl! And he sticks his tongue out at Gallows! Reed CHOKES Grimes on the ropes, lets off at the ref’s count, and stalks Grimes to the corner. Tag to Rip, The Dyad mugs Grimes, and then Rip CLUBS Grimes down.

Rip cravats to neck wrench but Grimes endures as NXT returns to single picture. Fans rally, Grimes fights up, but Rip snapmares to stomp Grimes down! Tag to Gacy and Gacy stomps Grimes now. Grimes CLUBS away on Grimes, clamps on a neck wrench, and he shouts at Grimes that he ran away from acceptance! Gacy CLUBS Grimes down, CLUBS him more, and then stomps away at the ropes! Gacy whips, but Grimes CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Gacy grabs Grimes’ leg, drags him away and drops an elbow! Gacy drags Grimes up, puts him in a corner and fires off point-blank lariats until Grimes falls over!

Fans rally, Gacy drags Grimes up and talks more trash about not joining them. Grmes throws hands, Gacy hits back, Grimes gets the edge but Gacy RAMS him into the corner! Gacy SPLASHES, UREN- NO, Grimes arm-drags free! Gacy comes back, into a COLLISION COURSE! Fans fire up as both men are down! Gacy crawls, hot tag to Rip! Rip runs to DECK Karl! Rip taunts Gallows, but Grimes slips under! Rip grabs a leg, Grimes hops, hot tag to Gallows! Gallows CLOBBERS Rip, DECKS Reed, CLOBBERS Rip again! YAKUZA KICK after YAKUZA KICK! BIG back elbow for Rip, and a FLYING SHOULDER! Reed runs in, Gallows fakes him out then BOOTS him!

Gallows ROUNDHOUSES Reed, clamps onto Rip, GALLOWS’ POLE! Tag to Karl, they get Rip up, MAGIC- NO, Reed stops that! Reed gets another BOOT but Rip throat chops Gallows! Grimes SUPERKICKS Rip! Gacy ELBOW BACKBREAKERS Gallows! Karl hits a NECKBREAKER on Gacy! Fans fire up and Karl has Rip in a fireman’s carry! Rip fights free, shoves Karl away, Reed tags in! Karl runs into a clinch and ENZIGURI, into the feed and scoop! But a CAVE-IN hits Rip! PENALTY KICK for Gacy at the apron! Karl fights free to shove Reed! SPINEBUSTER! Hot tag to Gallows and fans fire up for the MAGIC KILLER!! Cover, Grimes & Good Brothers win!

Winners: Cameron Grimes & The Good Brothers, by pinfall

That investment paid off! Now Gallows & Anderson can get that paper! Will Grimes finally get past The Schism to go #ToTheMoon?

 

Backstage interview with Veer Mahaan.

McKenzie is pretty sure she is on the same page as the WWE Universe in wanting to know what Veer whispered to Sanga last week. Veer says, “Everyone wants to know everyone else’s business. But you, and the rest of the world, will not get an answer. What I said was just for my brother, Sanga’s ear, and no one else. For the rest of the world-” But then Sanga steps in! Sanga tells Veer that he is ready to listen. Veer knew he would be. They excuse themselves, but what is developing between the reunited Indus Sher?

 

A contract signing happens backstage.

The NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, make it official with their newest challengers, Zoey Stark & Nikkita Lyons. Lyons says this is the opportunity she and Stark have been wanting. And Stark adds that KC Squared don’t see them as a real tag team. But they’re gonna prove KC Squared wrong next week when they take the titles away. But Kayden tells the challengers that she and Katana have sat on that side of the table so many times, so they know what it’s like to think it’s their time and be wrong. Katana says it is real easy to be a team when you win. Let’s see what happens after a loss.

Lyons says next week, the better team will win. Kayden says yeah, and that’s the champs. KC Squared head out, but is it only a matter of time before the party is over?

 

NXT interviews Julius Creed and Damon Kemp via video.

As these two cannot be allowed near each other before their Ambulance Match at Halloween Havoc, they’re both in remote locations. Vic Joseph asks how Julius feels, knowing Brutus’ NXT career is on his shoulders this Saturday. Julius says the pressure is a privilege. Brutus’ career is on the line. From the first day Julius could pull himself up to look down at his little brother in the crib, he has watched over and protected Brutus. Yes, Julius is nervous, but their parents raised the Creed Brothers to believe those nerves could be used for good. Julius will use those nerves to crush the clown and send him to the hospital!

Oh, Kemp’s a clown? Yeah, you are, Damon, so shut up! Kemp’s done enough talking, and nothing he says now will matter. Julius has made peace with what he has to do to Kemp. Kemp jumped Roderick Strong, he handcuffed Julius to a cage, and he cost the Creeds the tag titles. Kemp wanted fame, but now his fame gets an expiration date. Is Julius done whining and complaining? Kemp says there is two sides to Julius: the world-class athlete, the former NXT Tag Team Champion; but you also have this arrogant loser who is jealous of Kemp! Jealous? Of what? Everything. No, Kemp is entitled, undisciplined, has been here five months and has nothing to show for it!

Kemp is a thirsty clout chaser unwilling to do the work himself. Oh, Julius is gonna get this work. It’s like talking to a robot! Dummy, on Saturday, this ain’t an amateur wrestling match, this isn’t an MMA fight, this is an Ambulance Match! You have to shut the door on your opponent. Hell, maybe Kemp will just hit Julius ten times like he did Brutus. Julius ain’t gonna just sit there and let it happen, he isn’t that stupid. There are weapons, which means Julius will use them, too. Julius is more vicious and more violent than Kemp, and it’s time for Kemp to come to grips with how Julius is better than him.

Julius was better in college, he won more matches in a month than Kemp did his entire career! Face the sad facts that Kemp peaked in high school. Kemp isn’t even the best in his own damn family! Kemp laughs that off, and asks Julius what happens to him when he loses to the “high school” athlete? C’mon, Captain America! Not enough milk? Didn’t get your morning workout in? Kemp walked in the Diamond Mine Dojo knowing he was better than the Creeds, and they knew it, too! Kemp proves it when he shuts the doors on Julius this Saturday. Julius says it won’t be a match, or even a fight. It’ll be the eradication of a cancer that’s plagued NXT the last five months.

At Halloween Havoc, no remorse, no sympathy. All Julius will feel is the handles of the ambulance doors as he close them. Julius storms off and Kemp says come Saturday, Brutus will be in the unemployment line cuz he’ll need a job! The Golden Gopher is ready to take on the Diamond Mine’s ace, will there be blood this Saturday?

 

Alicia Taylor introduces the host for Halloween Havoc 2022.

It’s SHOTZI!! The wild child is coming back to NXT, and so is her tank! Well, this is TCB Junior, but it and Shotzi are still gonna Take Care o’ Bidness! Fans fire up for Shotzi as she gets the mic. “Surprise~! HAHAHAHA!” Fans chant, “Welcome Home!” and Shotzi says, “If there is one WWE superstar that screams Halloween, it would be Shotzi, baby!” Fans agree with that, and Shotzi says she hosted Halloween Havoc in 2020, “and it was one of the most horrifyingly badass days of my life. So this Saturday, this Saturday, we’ve got to go even more balls to the wall! I get the final piece of my costume this Friday when Raquel and I win the WWE Tag titles off of Damage Control!”

And then…! Shotzi will make this year’s Halloween Havoc the “most terrifying extravaganza in NXT history!” Shotzi howls to the moon, but then Xyon Quinn makes his way out. Xyon welcomes Shotzi back, she is the perfect host ofr Halloween Havoc! BUT if we want Saturday to be box office, make him your co-host. And he knows what she’s thinking: How can someone like Xyon have the time of day to free up in order to do that? NO worries, Xyon will do that so that the X Factor can be part of the show! But wait, here comes QUINCY! Fans fire up for the Super Diva as he tells Shotzi, “Hey girl, hey~!” Quincy is a big fan of the ballsy girl who ain’t afraid of stepping on toes.

Shotzi, as much as Quincy would love to see Xyon in a costume, he’s not co-host material. Shotzi needs a scream queen. Shotzi needs to ride down to the ring with the SUPER DIVA~! Fans like the sound of that! Shotzi says she has a killer idea! Since these two are having a match right now anyway, let’s up the stakes! “Whoever wins gets the ghoulish glory of being my cohost! Let’s do the damn thing!” Fans like that, but Xyon is pissed! He swings on Quincy but gets a back drop for it! Then Quincy clotheslines Xyon out, to then back it up! Will Halloween Havoc get fabulous? We find out, after the break!

Halloween Havoc Co-Host Role: Quincy Elliot VS Xyon Quinn!

NXT returns and this match is already going as the two trade big hands. Xyon CLUBS Quincy, fireman’s carries, but Quincy’s a bit too much. Quincy runs into an elbow, and Xyon LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Shotzi is on commentary and she gives a howl. Xyon clamps onto Quincy with a cobra clutch but fans rally up. Quincy fights up, throws elbows and then haymakers! Fans rally as Quincy ROCKS Xyon over and over! Quincy whips, Xyon reverses but Quincy runs him over! And again! And then he runs through the lariat to FLYING ELBOW! Xyon goes to a corner, Quincy runs in and SPLASHES! Quincy then DECKS Xyon with a big right!

Xyon goes to a corner, Quincy runs in but Xyon BOOTS him down! Xyon grits his teeth, drags Quincy up, and Xyon tries to fireman’s carry again. Xyon gets Quincy up but then he crumbles underneath! Quincy runs to SPLASH but he flops! Xyon avoids the whammy but fans rally for Quincy. Xyon gets to ropes, he snarls and goes out the ring. Xyon grabs a chair, but HANK WALKER stops him! Fans cheer Hank on, so Xyon goes back to the ring, SPLASH! Quincy has the fans all fired up as he climbs up the corner! THIRST DROP! Cover, Quincy wins!

Winner: Quincy Elliot, by pinfall (cohosts Halloween Havoc with Shotzi Blackheart)

Xyon tried to cheat and it backfired! Now Quincy breaks it down with Shotzi, will he drop it like it’s hot this Saturday?

 

Thea Hail feels down.

She can’t believe she lost to Kiana James. She let Robert Stone distract her and let her guard down. Bodhi Hayward says it’s okay, Mr. Chase will get Thea a rematch. Is that true? Thea knows she can win, she can beat Kiana! Let her at her! Thea is shaking her desk and Chase calms her down. They’ll worry about that after class. But now, to their history lesson on Halloween Havoc. This special event dates all the way back to the late 1980s, with a lot of historic moments. Hulk Hogan VS Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Championship inside a Steel Cage, DDP VS Goldberg, and even Mandy Rose starting her historic reign.

There was also Dexter Lumis VS Cameron Grimes in the Haunted House of Horrors, and Chase’s personal favorite, one of the earliest match-ups of Rey Mysterio VS Eddie Guerrero. But with the good comes the bad, such as the debut of The Yeti, who was really a mummy, and the Chamber of Horrors match. We’ll skip over that for now, as everyone’s homework is to watch this weekend’s Halloween Havoc. CHUCKY’S ON THE TV! This is the infamous Chase U? More like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. They wouldn’t recognize gruesome if it bit you in the ass.

Bodhi gets heated and tells Chucky, “You listen here, you SOB! This is Andre Chase University, and you do NOT interrupt Mr. Chase’s lecture!” Chase says Bodhi shouldn’t yell at Chucky. Chucky says if Bodhi wants to play, he’ll slash he beeping beep off and beep beep beep beep! Got it!? Now THAT is a teachable moment. Chucky scares the bejeezus out of everyone, and Thea says, “What the BEEEEP?!”

 

Another contract signing happens backstage.

This time, it’s the NXT Tag Team Champions, Pretty Deadly, and their challengers, Malik Blade & Edris Enofe. Elton Prince welcomes the gents, and hopes they take it all in. You never forget your first… title shot. Kit Wilson agrees, this is big. Malik & Edris impressed Pretty Deadly last week but it takes a whole lot more to take the titles from the TWO-TIME TWO-TIME NXT Tag Team Champions. Malik says when he and Edris first tagged together, it was their goal to shock the world. Next week, they do just that. SHOCK THE WORLD!

Edris says we already know what a day in the life of Pretty Deadly looks like. So enjoy the next seven, because next week, you’re looking at the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! Edris & Malik have been bracket busters, will they be reign makers on what’s becoming a Tag Title Tuesday next week?

 

Pick Your Poison: Cora Jade VS Raquel Rodriguez!

We started with Roxie taking on Cora’s proxy, and now we get it the other way around! Will the Generation of Jade be ended right here at the hands of Big Mami Cool? Or can Cora somehow survive her other former tag partner?

NXT returns and Cora makes her entrance. The bell rings and the two circle. Raquel steps up but Cora scrambles away to a corner. Cora reclines on the top rope as Raquel backs off. The ref tells Cora to hop down and she does. Cora and Raquel circle, but Cora backs down. Cora talks trash but Raquel says Cora is squandering all the potential she saw in her. Cora kicks low, talks more trash, but Raquel smiles. Raquel BOOTS Cora down, then drags her up to whip corner to corner hard! Cora staggers, Raquel whips her the other way hard! Cora falls over and Raquel drags Cora up to scoop and SNAKE EYES!

Cora flounders out of the ring but Raquel pursues. Raquel puts Cora against the desk, and CHOPS her! Cora sputters, fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” but Cora scrambles away. Raquel drags her back out of the ring, puts her against the desk, but Cora moves! The CHOP hits the desk! Raquel hurries in, Cora stomps away and hammers away on Raquel’s back! Cora snarls, fans boo, but Cora runs to DOUBLE STOMP! Raquel goes to a corner, Cora runs in, but Raquel CLOBBERS her! Raquel stands on Cora, “You didn’t need me, huh?!” Cora crawls for the corner, kicks Raquel away, and gets her kendo stick!

Raquel dares Cora to try it, so Cora swings! Raquel blocks the kendo stick, clamps onto Cora, but Cora SLAPS Raquel! Raquel has the kendo stick, and SMACKS Cora with it!!

Winner: Cora Jade, by disqualification

Raquel doesn’t care about the win or loss, she just SMACKS away on Cora! Cora bails out, Raquel dares her to come back, but Cora laughs. But Roxie CLOBBERS Cora! Fans fire up as these two brawl and Roxie puts Cora in the ring! Cora stands up, Raquel is there to keep her from running, and Roxie SUPERKICKS Cora down! Raquel hands Roxie the kendo stick, and Roxie swings! Cora runs away screaming! Raquel puts Roxie on her shoulders, will Roxie be the one still standing when it’s Weapons Wild?

 

There’s a mixer going on backstage.

“Big Body Javi,” Javier Bernal, talks himself up to Tatum Paxley, Valentina Feroz and a few other prospects, and the Schism’s Little Red Riding Hood passes by. Brooks Jensen has everyone calm down, the KO Show is coming on! Josh Briggs has Jensen cool down, he’s got a drink for him. Briggs wants to do a friendly bet of the over-under on how many times they’re gonna say “Halloween Havoc” during that one segment. Fallon thought it was a drinking game, drink when they say, “This Saturday.” Ah, good one, too. Jensen says bonus points for when Ilja does his arm thing. Yeah, the slapping thing? Or when JD creeps someone out, like this! Briggs gets real close to Jensen.

Indi Hartwell says that would be a lot, since JD is always creepy. BINGO! But then Ikemen Jiro comes in. They’re gonna drink? Yeah! Anytime something real stupid happens, bottoms up! But then in comes Sol Ruca doing a handstand walk! That’s awesome! Jiro is fired up! Everyone, gather ’round for the KO Show! YEAH~!

 

Kevin Owens heads to the ring!

Fans fire up to see the Prizefighter, another big return to NXT! Kevin says hey to Booker T and Vic on commentary, but he’s ready to host a special edition of the KO Show! Will Kevin be able to keep the peace between not just two but three combustible elements?

NXT returns as Bron makes his entrance. JD and Ilja are already in the ring and they’ve already taken their seats. Bron joins them and fans rally for “K O! K O!” Kevin welcomes us to this very special NXT edition of the Kevin Owens Show, and says he got a call from Shawn Michaels asking Kevin to host this show with the three men fighting for the NXT Championship on Saturday on Peacock. Peacock? Yes, Peacock. And considering HBK is the reason Kevin is a wrestler in the first place, he wasn’t gonna say no, so here he is. Fans cheer for HBK and Kevin says, “You’re welcome, Shawn.”

But believe it or not, he’s just here to keep the peace to make sure no one “wreaks havoc.” Get it? Halloween Havoc? Anyway, Kevin thought that was good. But to tell the truth, Kevin doesn’t like his odds. Someone in this ring has already been stirring the pot a bit and getting into the other guys’ heads. The guy doing that is nothing more than “a huge, creepy weirdo,” and that’s this guy! JD McDon’tGoogleMe! What’s his deal? Kevin is gonna scoot away… He needs a shower just looking at JD. JD says Kevin can say whatever he wants, because in four days, we’ll be calling him NXT Champion.

JD hasn’t been stirring the pot, he’s been on his best behavior since becoming #1 contender. If memory serves, JD wasn’t the one that laid out Bron last week, that was Ilja. And correct him if he’s wrong, but he didn’t Spear Ilja outta his boots, Bron did. So those two can keep pounding their chest and fight for the title of “toughest guy in NXT,” that’s fine. JD has his eyes on a different tie: THE NXT title, the one on Bron’s shoulder. Ilja says he was aiming for JD. But hitting Bron… well that wasn’t a mistake. Ilja stood over Bron’s prone body, and Bron struggled for air. In that moment, Ilja realized… Bron is human!

Ilja saw the chink in the armor of a great warrior! Bron is beatable! That bullet was meant for Bron at Worlds Collide, but this Saturday, Bron will feel it again! At Halloween Havoc, Ilja recaptures the title that he should have had in the first place! Fans cheer that! Bron shakes his head and says, “Over my dead body.” Bron felt that torpedo. Ilja’s the Czar of Europe. There hasn’t been anything a single opponent has been able to do to keep Ilja down. EXCEPT when Bron Speared his ass last week! And listen, Bron gets it. Ilja had to give up the UK title, that was unfortunate, he feels for Ilja. And from the look in Ilja’s eyes, he wants he title back. TOO DAMN BAD! Wanna friend? Get a dog!

As long as Bron is breathing, this title will be HIS! Fans bark it up for Bron but Kevin calms it down. He’s sorry to get between this, he appreciates the intensity and spirit of competition, but Kevin has something to tell them all. See, Kevin sees what’s going on. Maybe they don’t, but this guy, and he uses that term loosely, is trying to get it to where they tear each other apart so that he can waltz in and easily win that title. As a former NXT Champion, they can’t let that happen! Nobody wants JD as champion! Fans cheer that! Kevin means it when he says nobody! Not him, not any other former NXT Champion, not any of the fans! Fans cheer that, too!

Kevin even talked to JD’s mom! Even SHE doesn’t want him to be champion, and even she’s creeped out by JD. So Bron and Ilja have to make sure JD doesn’t win the title Saturday. JD wants to get something straight. He doesn’t need Kevin’s approval, or any of the fans’ approval. JD doesn’t need friends or dogs. All he needs is one opportunity, DEVLINSIDE, and then by the time Bron and Ilja wake up, JD’s already at his victory party. And Dragunov may have ran JD out of NXT UK, but he has spent every waking moment since thinking of how he could torture Dragunov’s soul. It hit JD recently that it isn’t the physical pain, but the mental anguish of seeing JD with the title that Dragunov will never recover from!

Kevin says this is the creepy part. Who talks like that? No one. JD’s so weird. Ilja agrees! And JD is the leech that hangs on every form of existence that sucks the life out of it! So it doesn’t matter if they’re on another continent, JD will always be a contender but never, EVER a champion! Fans cheer that, but Bron tells Ilja that he’s gonna end up in the same category. Oh, big talk considering the last Triple Threat Bron was in, he LOST. So then, why not try and put Ilja into that category right now?! Fans fire up as Ilja takes his jacket off. Bron is ready, JD gives them space, but Kevin tells HBK, “Sorry, buddy.” Kevin gives them room and gets out of the ring.

Ilja and Bron are ready, and they fire off forearms! Security rushes in to stop this, JD is amused as Bron and Ilja throw people aside! Bron ROCKS Ilja, then he SPEARS a security guard! TORPEDO MOSCOW! But then JD reels Ilja in, but gets a HEADBUTT! And a TORPEDO MOSCOW!! Fans fire up as Ilja holds up the belt! But then AUSTIN THEORY shows up!? The Youngest Mr. Money in the Bank Ever is back in NXT, does that briefcase count for this belt, too!? Ilja pays Theory no mind, but will he have no choice but to pay attention at Halloween Havoc?


My Thoughts:

A great go-home to Halloween Havoc, with a lot of great returns from RawDown stars to really hype this one up. I like that we got Pick Your Poison to sandwich the card, and fans really loved seeing Rhea and Raquel back. I had a feeling Rhea was going to beat Roxie, but I like that instead of cheating, Cora just pissed Raquel off into getting herself disqualified. And then Roxie going after Cora was a natural touch, and it obscures the go-home math. But I go back to Cora winning their first match, so I would think Roxie wins this one.

However, I’m really worried about the go-home math on a lot of these. Fyre VS Sonya was a good match, but Fyre stands tall both in the match and in the fight against Toxic Attraction. I have a feeling this means Mandy Rose keeps the title and continues her reign past one year. That’s fine for Mandy, and she’ll be second to Asuka in terms of a single title reign’s length, but I think that’s where it should end. Perhaps someone is about to rise up to take the title Mandy in time for her wedding and honeymoon.

And while The Kevin Owens Show closing segment was great, Dragunov standing tall doesn’t bode well for him. Theory showing up was a wild twist, and I wonder if this is a subtle way to say NXT, while still developmental, can be seen as part of the main roster with the MITB contract good for the NXT Championship as well as the WWE Universal Championship. A Triple Threat is just as wild a situation as the Last Man Standing match Theory tried to cash-in on before, I feel like he’ll end up missing his chance, too. And while Dragunov is the one everyone wants to see as champion, I feel like the only new champion we’re getting is JD.

We got some good contract signing promos backstage, and NXT is going to follow up Halloween Havoc with a BIG tag title match night next week. I can’t be sure the chances of the challengers taking the titles, but I feel like it’s more likely Lyons & Stark win than it is for Malik & Edris. Pretty Deadly really only just got their belts, and they need to build up a bit as champions again before losing. KC Squared, however, has been in NXT a long time, they’ve had their defenses, and they could go from NXT to RawDown to start in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship chase to go against Damage Control. That is, unless Shotzi & Raquel actually do win.

Shotzi returning to NXT to host Halloween Havoc is a great move, fans love Shotzi and she really is perfect for the part. Great stakes added to Quincy VS Xyon, and Quincy is gonna bring some fun energy to Halloween Havoc. I almost thought Chucky was gonna do it again with all the appearances he had tonight, but it’s better to have a real person than a doll. Chucky did have good promos with Waller to set up how his match with Apollo will have a stipulation, and he had a great promo with Chase U to bring out the fire inside Bodhi and Thea. I still feel like Kiana James should get a male sidekick so we can get Chase and Bodhi in on the land grab angle.

Great match out of Nakamura VS Stacks, but of course Nakamura won. I bet Stacks is gonna get a bit of a push on the other side of Halloween Havoc with a new North American Champion being crowned. Great blending of segments for said title with Von running down Frazer and Axiom to Melo & Trick jumping Wes & Oro, and then that great tag match of Melo & Trick VS Wes & Oro. That chaotic bit of spots knocking everyone down helps muddy the math, but I would hope Wes Lee gets it. He’s been running strong, putting in great work, this would be the right time to give him a run to have a lot of fresh match-ups.

Great promo from Veer and Sanga, it is only a matter of time before Indus Sher returns to the NXT Tag Division to start where they left off. And a great Six Man Tag from Grimes & Good Brothers VS The Schism. I figured Grimes & The Good Brothers would win, they can’t hurt the return-push of Gallows & Anderson. But I can’t say this ends things between Grimes and The Schism until Grimes and Gacy can have it out 1v1 in some kind of wild match. Then and only then can they put this away and have one of them move on to something more. If it’s Grimes who wins, maybe Grimes gets one last shot at the top title. If Gacy wins, he moves on to the top title while Grimes goes to RawDown.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Penta wants payback!

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Cero Miedo on Cinco de Mayo!

Penta made sure Judgment Day didn’t win the WWE World Tag Team Championships, and now he’ll make JD McDonagh pay for the WrestleMania screwjob!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • PENTA VS JD McDonagh w/ The Judgment Day; Penta wins.
  • Austin Theory w/ Grayson Waller VS Sheamus; Sheamus wins.
  • Iyo Sky VS Roxanne Perez; Iyo wins.
  • Rusev VS Otis w/ Akira Tozawa & Maxxine Dupri; Rusev wins.
  • WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso VS Seth Rollins w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker; Rollins wins by disqualification, Jey retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Jey Uso is in the concourse.

The fans are all fired up as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion makes his way out into the crowd! Omaha, Nebraska all YEET along, and even Pat McAfee does, no concern for what Gunther might think. Jey high-fives fans on his way to the ground level, high-fives some more fans on the way to ringside, and Jey daps it up with Pat & Cole. Jey then goes to the ring, and the fans continue to bounce while singing along with Day One Ish! Jey then gets a mic while the fans cheer. Omaha even says, “One More Time! One More Time!” Jey thinks about it, and he figures why not! YEET! Jey and the fans bounce again, then Jey goes back to the mic.

Jey says, “The World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso, is now in your citaaay~!” The fans cheer, and Jey says look. He’s here. He knows Logan Paul’s here. So let’s just stand on business tonight! Where you at, Logan!? But instead, “Ladies and gentlemen…” The Wise Man walks out on stage! The fans boo as Paul Heyman continues his introduction, and he says he cam here tonight not to disrespect the World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso. But he dragged himself all the way to Omaha, Nebraska because he wanted to say something straight to the face of the World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso.

Jey tells OG Heyman, “You got a lotta balls stepping to me after what you just did to my family.” Heyman says wow, Jey is going to lecture Heyman about betraying their Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns? Jey says yeah, he’ll talk to Heyman. Day one, Jey saw past him. He warned Roman about him, and he warned CM Punk about him! Well, a shame that no one warned Heyman. Warned him about his best friend, his BFF, his brother in arms, CM Punk. And while he’s at it, keep your damn boos to yourselves while he’s on the mic! Not one of these fans, or Jey, had to live through what Heyman did.

Heyman’s best friend, CM Punk, put him in a position that 100% absolutely guaranteed it would sabotage him! The fans chant for Punk and Heyman mocks them for it. “They chant his name because they don’t know what’s in the dark heart of that man.” Punk put Heyman in a guaranteed lose-lose situation with Roman Reigns. And let’s talk about Roman Reigns for a minute! The fans chant for “O T C!” and Heyman sighs. Heyman says he had a dream with his best friend, CM Punk, while Roman was still playing high school football. Long before Roman thought about following in his father’s footsteps into pro-wrestling.

And while Heyman helped Punk overcome adversity, what’d Roman think he was going to do? Sell him out to Punk? Why? After Heyman built the Bloodline for five years, why would he do that?! The fans boo more but Heyman sighs again. Heyman found a “stray big dog on the island of irrelevancy, and I turned him into the Tribal Chief and the ruler of the WWE Universe. We were the Undisputed WWE Champion for 1,316 days! And I’m not the one that blew it by getting beat by Cody Rhodes after being distracted by Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40! HE lost the title! HE lost the title that I spent five years of my life building him up as the champion!

And then what’d he do? He disappeared. He went back to being a big dog licking his big wounds, and left me in the hands of Solo, and Jacob Fatu and those Tongans, who put me through a table at Madison Square Garden and almost ended MY 40 year career. And he didn’t come back toa venge me, he came back to get his ula fala back! But I betrayed Roman Reigns, right? I betrayed Roman Reigns, who couldn’t handle the fact that I just wanted to help out my best friend live out his dream! No, it’s always Paul Heyman! I’m always the liar! I’m always at fault! I’m the betrayer, I’m the double crosser, I’m always the freakin’ scumbag in this situation! NOT THIS TIME! I’M RIGHT! I’M RIGHT! I’M IN THE RIGHT! And you blame me?! Screw you!! And screw each and every one of you for booing me!”

The fans boo more but Jey isn’t sure what to think. The fans chant “You Suck! You Suck!” and call Heyman an a-hole, but Jey takes a moment. Jey asks if Heyman is okay. In fact, is Heyman done? Jey has another question: What does this have to do with Jey? Heyman smirks and says that he does owe an apology. It has nothing to do with Jey. Not that part. He didn’t come out here to talk Roman and Punk. Here is the thing Heyman did come out here to talk with Jey. See, Jey won that title because he wanted that title> But that title is all about power and control. And honestly, Jey doesn’t know how to wield that. Jey doesn’t understand that!

Jey thinks coming out here to YEET with the audience and putting on the best in-ring performance is all it takes. But that’s not what this title is about. So while Jey needs in his heart and wants to be a champion… Seth Rollins has to be a champion. Rollins has to have that power, that control, and Bron Breakker… Well, that is just stage one of the plan. Stage two is the World Heavyweight Championship. But Heyman is out here tonight to do Jey a favor. And we all know how well Heyman’s favors work out> Jey gets to sign his own death warrant. Jey gets to chose the night he loses the World Heavyweight Championship.

Because Seth Rollins hereby challenges Jey to the World Heavyweight Championship! Rollins pinned Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Rollins deserves to be #1 contender! Jey gets to pick the time and the place, because Rollins will fight Jey for that title any time, and any place. Heyman drops his mic then takes his leave. Jey tells Heyman to hold on, OG. Omaha, can you help him out? Jey asks if Heyman just said “any time,” and “any place,” “any where,” for the world title, against Seth Freakin’ Rollins? Then it’s on TONIGHT! FOUR LETTERS! ONE WORD! UH, UH… YEET!!

Jey had Logan Paul on his mind, but now he is daring the Visionary to put up or shut up! Will Jey turn the tables on Rollins? Or is Jey playing into Rollins’ hand?

 

Heyman returns backstage.

He finds Rollins & Bron, and Heyman smiles. Heyman says, “He fell for it> I cannot believe he fell for it! He wants to do the match tonight! You were so right!” Rollins asks you know what he loves. He loves to say< “I told you so.” And he tells Heyman, “I told you so.” Heyman says that is true. Bron says Seth Freakin’ Rollins, World Heavyweight Champion… Heyman asks if Bron understands what is going on. Roman Reigns prepared Seth Rollins at Mania, and Rollins pinned the biggest star in the main event. CM Punk prepared with unbridled passion for Rollins at Mania, and Rollins not only beat Roman & Punk, Roman & Punk lost to Rollins in the main event.

Jey Uso is a great champion, don’t take that away from him. He made Gunther tap out! Gunther! Jey is no easy day in the park. But Jey wasn’t focused on Rollins, he was distracted by Logan Paul! And now he has no time to prepare for Rollins. But Rollins is fully focused on Jey because there’s no one left. Rollins is a sniper, and he has Jey in his sights. And tonight, we get handed the keys to the kingdom when the ref hands that World Heavyweight Championship to Seth Freakin’ Rollins…! Bron can see the vision now, but will we all see Rollins burning down the YEET Era?

 

PENTA VS JD McDonagh w/ The Judgment Day!

The Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4 Way at WrestleMania only went well for “Dirty Dom” because he had an Irish Ace up his sleeve! JD is back, but will Penta make him pay for the part he played? Or will The Judgment Day be able to screw Penta over again?

Raw returns and JD is in the ring. The bell rings, JD and Penta circle while Carlito & Finn Balor watch from ringside. The fans rally for #CeroMiedo as Penta throws it up. But JD kicks low! JD headlocks for the takeover, but Penta headscissors. JD kips free, arm-drags and has the armlock. Penta headscissors again, JD kips free, and then he waistlocks. Penta ELBOWS free, runs, but JD drop toeholds! Penta avoids the basement dropkick, but JD avoids the Penalty Kick to roll Penta up! TWO and JD returns. Penta again avoids a kick but the STANDING MOONSAULT hits! Cover, TWO! Finn argues the count but JD CLUBS Penta.

JD stands Penta up to bump him off buckles, then he CHOPS! Penta CHOPS JD in return! And CHOPS again! Penta runs up to KICK JD’s leg out! The fans cheer while JD hobbles away. Penta CHOPS again, then KICKS the leg out again! The fans fire up with Penta while JD goes to another corner. Penta storms up, but JD puts him in the corner, only for Penta to dodges and CHOP! JD sputters, Penta swaggers, and Penta KICKS the legs out! Cover, TWO! Finn wants a timeout but there’s no such thing here. Penta drags JD up, whips him to a corner, but JD BOOTS in return! JD ELBOWS Penta down, then drags him up to bring him around.

Penta blocks the buckle bump, GAMANGIRIS, then CHOPS! JD leans back, Penta climbs, but JD SLAPS him! And SLAPS! JD shoves Penta down, kicks him, then goes to the apron. Penta blocks the boot, then ENZIGIRIS in return! The fans fire up, but Penta tells Finn to stay back. Finn says he’s just standing nearby. JD fireman’s carries Penta to APRON DEATH VALLEY! JD is in control and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and JD has Penta up top. JD pulls Penta into the Tree of Woe, then runs corner to corner, but Penta sits up! JD slides into the POST! Penta is free of the Tree, and then he runs to handstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! JD gets feet right to the face and Penta covers, TWO! JD stays in this but the fans rally behind Penta. Penta fires up, and he counter punches JD! Penta bobs ‘n’ weaves to CHOP, then ROCK JD! Penta fires forearm after forearm, whips, but JD reverses. Penta KICKS in return! Penta runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, SLING-DOG! Cover, TWO! Penta hurries to stand JD back up and JAB!

Penta puts JD against the ropes to CHOP! The fans fire up and Penta whips. Penta scoops JD to BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! JD stays in this but Penta fires himself back up! The fans fire up but Finn distracts on the apron! That lets Carlito pull no Penta’s mask! Penta breaks free to GAMANGIRI! JD runs up but Penta TOSSES him out! Penta climbs, the fans fire up, “CERO! MIEDO!” SUPER CROSSBODY! Down go JD and Carlito! Finn freaks out but the fans rally up behind Penta. Penta puts JD in, but Finn creeps up! JD distracts the ref and Finn YANKS Penta down! Finn puts Penta in, but the ref DOES see it!

The fans fire up as the ref now EJECTS Finn & Carlito! The fans cheer whiel Finn & Carlito freak otu! They apologize, but it’s too late for that! Penta goes up a corner, but CHAD GABLE is here?! Gable grabs at Penta, Penta kicks him away, then Penta leaps over JD! Penta dodges JD to then FLY out onto Gable! Penta drags JD up but JD hits a JAWBREAKER! JD goes up, up, MOONSAULT FLOPS as Penta moves! MEXICAN DESTROYER!! Cover, Penta wins!!

Winner: Penta, by pinfall

Despite all the extra help on the outside, JD could not win! Cero Miedo is victorious, but when will Penta be Numero Uno?

 

Adam Pearce talks with Grayson Waller.

The Raw General Manager says the Aussie Icon wanted a match, so here’s his match. Yeah, but he didn’t know it’d be against him! Austin Theory finds Waller and Waller says good timing. Waller was talking with Pearce about how Waller’s been a bad friend to Theory, wanting a singles match for himself, but that’s selfish. Waller wants Theory to have the match, it’d be great for him. Okay, Theory is down! Pearce asks if Waller is serious, and Waller says he is! Well, if that’s what they want, fine. Theory has a singles match now. It’s official! Great! But who is it against? Uh, well, it’ll be better as a surprise, but they better get to the ring. #AllDay, remember?

Waller hurries away and Theory wonders what kind of surprise it could be. Well, everyone is wondering that. Who will Waller pass over to Theory to avoid getting brutalized?

 

Austin Theory w/ Grayson Waller VS ???

Raw returns as A-Town Down Under is already in the ring. And who is Theory’s opponent that was meant for Waller? It’s SHEAMUS! Monday Night Raw is once again Fight Night Raw as the Celtic Warrior is back again! Will Theory regret taking this banger?

The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, and Theory waistlocks. Sheamus throws Theory away and the fans cheer him on. Theory brushes that off, resets with Sheamus, and then Theory kicks low! Theory throws hands, puts Sheamus in a corner, but Sheamus ROCKS Theory! Sheamus UPPERCUTS, but Theory ELBOWS back! Sheamus fires a BODY SHOT, an UPPERCUT, then whips. Theory goes up and over, rolls, comes back, and he DROPKICKS Sheamus down! Waller says that’s his best friend right there! But then Sheamus CLOBBERS Theory! The fans fire up, and Sheamus storms up on Theory.

Theory ELBOWS Sheamus, whips, but Sheamus reverses to scoop, IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up as Sheamus says one more time! IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Sheamus goes for the legs but Theory kicks at him! Theory reels Sheamus in and throws some hands, but Sheamus stomps Theory down! The fans cheer as Sheamus turns Theory over for a CLOVERLEAF! Theory crawls and has the ROPEBREAK! Sheamus lets go, Theory rolls out, and Waller checks on his friend. But Sheamus climbs up! SUPER FLYING LARIAT! Down goes Theory! The fans fire up, and Sheamus finds a fellow Ginger! The fans cheer more while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and the fans rally behind Sheamus. Theory CLUBS Sheamus and throws hands, but Sheamus shoves him and eggs him on! Theory BOOTS Sheamus, but Sheamus just eggs him on more! Theory runs, but into a scoop and POWERSLAM! Theory flounders to the apron and Sheamus storms his way over. Sheamus stands Theory up and Waller stays back, but Theory HOTSHOTS free! Theory slingshots and somersaults, but into the KNEE CAPPER! Cover, TWO! Theory survives but Sheamus stays cool. The fans rally while Sheamus catches his breath, and then Sheamus goes to the apron.

Sheamus glares at Waller, Waller backs away, and Sheamus climbs. Theory avoids the flying lariat but Sheamus comes back! Theory dodges and Sheamus POSTS himself! Theory SUPERKICKS, somersaults, and BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up for Sheamus while Theory goes back outside. Theory checks his jaw, shakes out the stars, and Theory climbs. Sheamus ROCKS Theory, fires body shots, and Sheamus climbs. Sheamus brings Theory up, tucks him in, WHITE NOISE! The fans fire up and Sheamus smiles as he’s clearly enjoying this. “This is Awesome!” as Sheamus rises up again.

Waller coaches Theory as Theory crawls to the apron, but Theory asks why Waller did this to him! Sheamus stands Theory up, and the fans cheer on the BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! The fans count along, Sheamus goes past TEN, and Theory slumps down at FOURTEEN! The fans fire up, Waller is worried, and Sheamus goes to a corner. The fans cheer Sheamus on, and we get a BROGUE! Cover, Sheamus wins!

Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall

The Celtic Warrior made quite the return, and Theory is surely regretting subbing in for Waller. Will A-Town Down Under have a meltdown because of this?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Backlash!

Penta was so close at WrestleMania, and he got through JD here tonight, so now he will be challenging Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship!

Judgment Day regroups in the clubhouse.

They’ve clearly heard the news, and JD storms in asking what happened out there. The ref kicked them out? And why did Gable go out there? That wasn’t on any of them. JD says then Penta and Gable need to get it ASAP! Dom says Penta will be handled at Backlash, but as for Gable- Wait, who is this walking into the clubhouse? It’s A J STYLES! The Phenomenal One nods to Finn, Finn nods back, but Carlito asks how Styles even got here. Oh, R-Truth told him where they were. Plus, it wasn’t that hard to find. But he’s not here to fight or cause trouble. Styles just wants to give a friendly warning. Whether it is Dom or Penta, Styles is after that title.

Dom says whatever, old man. Wow, oh, so hurtful. But Styles tells Dom that it doesn’t matter who wins, he want the title! And then he’ll beat Dom up either way. Dom says this is crazy. Who knew being a champion was this hard. Penta, Styles, his hands are full! Wait, Finn has history with Styles. Can’t he handle Styles for Dom? Oh, what? Now Finn cleans up Dom’s messes for him? Nah, just messing with you. Finn’s got this. They fist bump, but will Judgment Day (not) hold it together without Liv around?

 

Chad Gable is backstage.

“Freakin’ luchadores. Bloody my nose?” The New Day walk over and Gable says it is not the time for this. Kofi Kingston says hold on, hold on, hear them out. They saw what went down, and that was awful. And they know that it is around time American Made got some respect around here. Xavier Woods says the War Raiders are already talking about getting a rematch, but New Day beat the bejeezus out of them, so that’s a no. What the New Day thinks is that opportunities need to start coming back to American Made. Gable likes what they’re saying. Give him some more ideas like that. But then Becky Lynch pushes through.

Woods tells The Man it was messed up how Lyra Valkyria treated her. Becky thanks him for that. Becky heads to the ring, what will she have to say here in Omaha?

 

Becky Lynch goes to the ring.

Omaha is torn as The Man has a mic in her hand. Becky says The Man has come around to Omaha, and she’s baffled by the bit of boos and “You Suck” chants she’s getting. Wait, wait, wait. She is very confused. The fans are treating her like she’s the bad guy here? No, she’s the victim! Okay, okay, she took out Bayley, fine. But when she came out to WrestleMania, everyone lost their minds! A woman in the crowd cried tears of joy! No one asked where Bayley was, because no one cared, Bayley is garbage! Becky took out the garbage! The fans were happy the garbage was taken out, but then Becky took credit for it and everyone got mad she took out the garbage!

That’s not what they should say when someone takes out the garbage! You tell that person, “Thank you for taking out the garbage! And what’s more than that, I also took out the recycling! Because that’s what Lyra is! She’s less offensive than garbage, but she’s still garbage! And what is garbage about her is her attitude. She doesn’t have a dream if it isn’t for me! She doesn’t have a title if it isn’t for me! She doesn’t make history if it isn’t for me! She doesn’t even have a freakin’ fiancé if it isn’t for me!!” The fans boo, but Becky says she still gets all this disrespect! But wait, here comes Lyra! Becky says this is what she’s talking about!

Lyra has a mic and asks, “Did you actually just call me recycling? You’re the Queen of Recycling! You’ve been recycling the same moves and the same tired old act for years! But that’s fine, Becky, you do you, I don’t care. What I have a problem with is you acting like you had anything to do with my success. The one thing I want to drive into your skull more than my foot is that you didn’t make me!” The fans cheer, and Lyra says she’ll catch Becky up. Becky went on holiday, and everyone here got better. Becky went on holiday, and Lyra made history of her own. Lyra holds up the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and the fans cheer.

Lyra says, “Oh, but you’re what this championship needs, right? That’s what you said. That’s rich, considering I’ve defended it more times than days you’ve shown up to work this year.” The fans cheer that zinger! Becky paces but Lyra says she sees it now. Lyra sees it so clearly. Becky shattered glass ceilings and Lyra is forever grateful. But Becky left all that broken glass on the ground and the rest of the Women’s Division were supposed to just follow behind because Becky never had any intention of taken anyone to the top with her. Becky says okay, okay, Lyra is right. Becky was gone, and everyone had the best year of their careers.

But that’s only because they didn’t have Becky around to compare themselves to! The fans boo but Becky says no, she didn’t help anybody because she doesn’t like anybody. She didn’t help anyone because her job isn’t to help anyone, it is to beat everyone! And Becky is very, very good at her job! She’s the greatest to ever do it! That’s not just her saying it, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED said so! The fans do cheer that, but Becky tells Lyra it doesn’t matter how great she thinks she is or how great she’ll become, because she will always be the moment after Becky! Wow… Sports Illustrated, huh? Lyra is wrong, she’ll take it back. Please, continue listing the achievements.

What can we say? Becky’s first SmackDown Women’s Champion, first woman to win the main event of WrestleMania, and the first Women’s Intercontin- NO! Wait! That’s Lyra! Becky frowns while the fans cheer, and Lyra says Becky must hate it. Becky must hate that this is Lyra’s first ever. But get used to being second. Becky throws hands but Lyra hits back! The fans fire up as these two brawl, and then Lyra hits a SPINEBUSTER! Becky gets up, Lyra is right on her, but Becky puts her in ta corner! Lyra dodges, RAMS into Becky again and again, then things spill outside! Lyra sends Becky into barriers! And apron! And barriers again!

The fans fire up but refs rush out! Omaha says, “LET THEM FIGHT!” but Becky gets free and throws off her jacket! Becky then gets in the ring and tells everyone, “You see this disrespect?! You see this disrespect?!” Lyra gets free and is back for more! The fans fire up, Becky clinches, but Lyra slips free to fireman’s carry! NIGHTWING DRIVER!! Lyra stands tall over Becky, title in her hand! Will this be the scene this Saturday for Backlash?

 

Iyo Sky VS Roxanne Perez!

The Genius Women’s World Champion won big last week on NXT alongside Jordynne Grace, but now The Prodigy is back in hopes of returning the favor. Will Roxie prove she’s ready for Raw? Or will Iyo show being a prodigy only gets you so far?

Raw returns and Iyo makes her entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally. The two circle, tie up, and Iyo pushes Roxie back. Roxie puts Iyo on ropes, Iyo turns that around, and the two go around. Iyo clinches, Roxie wrenches, but Iyo headlocks. Roxie powers up and out but Iyo runs her over! Things speed up, Iyo ducks ‘n’ dodges, then whips Roxie. Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown, then SLAPS Iyo! Roxie takes a bow, then dodges Iyo to bail out. Iyo pursues, they go back in the ring, and Roxie dodges again to roll back! Roxie RANAS, but Iyo handsprings through! The fans fire up, things keep moving, and Iyo handsprings again!

Roxie dodges, but Iyo comes back to SHOTGUN! Roxie tumbles out, Iyo builds speed, but Roxie is back to dropkick the legs out! Iyo writhes, but Roxie grabs the leg to stomp it and SMASH it! Roxie wants both legs but Iyo BOOTS her away. Iyo runs, but Roxie puts her on the apron. Iyo ROCKS Roxie first, but Roxie grabs a leg! DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Roxie builds speed and DIVES! Down goes Iyo at the ramp! The fans boo but Roxie puts Iyo in. Iyo gets moving and she DIVES! Direct hit on Roxie at the ramp! The fans fire up with Iyo, and Iyo hurries to put Roxie in. Iyo aims, springboards, but Roxie SLAPS her down!

Roxie grabs Iyo’s leg, drags her to a corner, and STOMPS the knee against the crossbar! Iyo clutches her leg and slumps to the floor while Roxie leaves her behind, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Iyo has Roxie up top, for a SUPER ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up while both women are down! Iyo slaps her leg into working, then she crawls her way over. Omaha is behind Iyo as she ROCKS Roxie! Roxie ROCKS Iyo, but Iyo ROCKS Roxie back! The forearms keep going, Iyo fires a flurry, then she winds up to SHOTEI! Roxie staggers, runs up, but Iyo FLAPJACKS! And BUZZSAWS! Cover, TWO! Roxie toughs it out but Iyo goes to the apron. Roxie runs up, but Iyo blocks her punch to HOTSHOT the arm! Iyo climbs, Roxie stands, MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Roxie flounders, and Iyo kips up!

Iyo goes wild, so do the fans, and all aboard the SHIN- NO, Iyo’s leg bothers her! Roxie runs up, wheelbarrows, but Iyo rolls through to STOMP 182! Cover, TWO! Roxie survives and Iyo is frustrated! The fans rally, Iyo waistlocks, and she deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridge, but then a roll through! Roxie fights the second try to SAIDO! Iyo and Roxie stand, Roxie runs up, but Iyo wrenches and hooks her up! TIGER BACKBREAKER! Iyo says time to end this! Iyo CHOPS Roxie, hobbles to a corner, and climbs up! OVER THE MOONSAULT but Roxie moves! Iyo lands out but that jams up the leg! Roxie runs to SPIKE RANA!

Roxie roars, runs, and hits the HANDSPRING KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives the Guillotine Knee as taught to Roxie by Meiko Satomura, and Omaha rallies up more. Roxie fires hands, SOBATS, then runs to hop on! Iyo handsprings through, but Roxie blocks the kick! DRAGON SCREW! Roxie then has the arm, LA MAGISTROL BRIDGE! TWO!! Iyo bridges, TWO!! Roxie has the body scissors, O’Conner Roll, TWO! Iyo rolls Roxie up, TWO! Roxie has a lateral press, TWO! Iyo sunset flips! TWO! Roxie high stacks, TWO! Iyo sunset flips again, IYO WINS!!

Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall

Roxie is shocked! She tried to match speed with speed and move for move, but she just couldn’t keep up with the Genius! But then Roxie gets in Iyo’s face! Roxie offers a handshake? The fans aren’t so sure, but Iyo takes it. They both bow, and surprisingly, there is now respect here between them. But wait! GIULIA ATTACKS! It was all just so the Beautiful Madness could slip in! Roxie grins and they mug Iyo like they have before! Giulia ties up Iyo’s legs, has the arms, and sets Iyo up for a SUPERKICK and SURFBOARD STOMP!! Rhea Ripley is in Australia, she can’t save Iyo! Giulia sets Iyo up again, for another SUPERKICK and another SURFBOARD STOMP!!

Roxie and Giulia stand over Iyo, will these former NXT Women’s Champions soon run Monday Night Raw?

 

Rusev VS Otis w/ Akira Tozawa & Maxxine Dupri!

Bulgarian Brute no more, he has been REDEEMED! And now, he feels it is his divine appointment to “fix” all those on Raw who were once like him. Will that mean #TheDozer is going to go through baptism by fire? Or will he simply be crushed?

The bell rings and the fans rally as the two big men circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and they break. The fans rally more as the two tie up again. Another deadlock, but Rusev manages to power Oits bac. Otis powers Rusev back, the fans duel, and the big men break again. Rusev nods, perhaps liking what he is seeing already. They tie up again, and Rusev KNEES low, CLUBS Otis and fires hands in the corner! The ref counts, Rusev stomps a mudhole, but stops as the ref gets in there. Rusev storms up on Otis, stands him up, and whips him, only for Otis to reverses. Rusev returns to LARIAT! Otis stays up and shakes his head!

Rusev LARIATS, Otis stays up, so Rusev runs. Otis dodges with a roll! Otis then comes back and he LARIATS Rusev! Rusev stays up, but now Otis runs, and Otis LARIATS again! Rusev shoves Otis, Otis ducks ‘n’ dodges, but the WHEEL KICK comes outta nowhere! The fans are torn while Rusev stands tall, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Otis is down on the outside. Tozawa & Maxxine check Otis and coach him up, but Rusev storms outside. Rusev kicks at Otis, stands him up, but Otis EXPLODER Rusev over the desk! The fans fire up as Otis has more to give! Otis shoves the Hydration Station aside, then drags Rusev up to whip him hard into steel steps! Otis puts Rusev in the ring, but then drag shim out to fire clubbing arms! But then Rusev ducks, Otis’ arm hits POST! Rusev aims, but Otis ducks, so Rusev’s kick hits POST! Otis then CLOBBERS Rusev! Otis puts Rusev in the ring, storms in after him, and SPLASHES in the corner!

Rusev sputters and Otis runs up again! But Rusev MACHKA KICKS him down! Rusev roars and he shouts, “RUSEV! CRUSH~!” Stomp and ACCOLADE!! Otis endures, but he’s turning red! Otis shouts for Maxxine and Tozawa, but he TAPS! Rusev wins!

Winner: Rusev, by submission

Rusev continues to make Otis suffer by holding on, but Tozawa storms into the ring! Tozawa tells Rusev he can’t do that to his friend! They’re gonna fight right here and right now! The fans fire up as Tozawa rips his shirt away! Rusev says hold on now. Rusev did what he came here to do, and he spares Tozawa for tonight. But that’s just to lower Tozawa’s guard! Ruzev storms back in and GUT WRENCH POWERBOMBS Tozawa onto Otis!! The fans boo but Rusev shows no mercy! He POSTS Otis!! Then he drags Otis back in, and sends him into another POST! Otis falls out of the ring, Rusev goes out to drag him back in!

Rusev hits another MACHKA KICK!! And then he turns Otis back over, and he clamps the ACCOLADE back on!! The fans boo but that only makes Rusev want to do this more! Pearce, refs, and security rush out here! They tell Rusev to let go, but he waits until Otis is OUT! The fans boo, Natalya is here to console Maxxine, and Pearce reprimands Rusev. Will Rusev not care what he must do to “redeem” Monday Night Raw?

 

Raw returns and Adam Pearce is in the ring.

The General Manager hopes that they can get this show back on track. That said, please join him in welcoming to the ring… Pat McAfee! Omaha fires up as Pat hops off the desk, grabs a mic, and joins Pearce in the ring. Pearce also welcomes out Pat’s opponent for Backlash… DER RING GENERAL, GUNTHER! The fans are less excited as Gunther makes his way to the ring. Gunther and Pat keep their eyes on each other as Gunther fetches his own mic. Pearce wants to remind them that they’ve gone over this. They will NOT have what happened two weeks ago happen again. Get what you want out verbally, because Saturday, the time for talk is done.

Pearce says the floor is theirs, but keep it professional. Pearce then steps aside so Pat and Gunther can stare down. The fans cheer Pat on but Gunther says, “Well first of all… Do not worry. I’m not gonna do anything tonight, I’m not going to spoil that for myself. Because luckily for you, unlike you and your friend out there, I am professional.” The fans chant “You Tapped Out!” at Gunther, and he tells them to shut up! He’ll get back to that later, don’t you worry! Pat says he heard Gunther mentioned being professional. And Pat’s friend, Michael Cole, that is a walking, talking GOAT right there! The fans cheer that!

Pat tells Gunther, “For 28 YEARS, every single week of his life, except for three times, he has dedicated to traveling the world for this company. 28 years straight, 52 weeks a year, for this company!” The fans cheer that, too! Pat says Maggle has earned the right to have an opinion. And since that opinion pissed Gunther off so bad, Gunther flipped a switch and felt he had to attack a 60-year-old man, Pat will give Gunther an opinion of the man he’s standing in front of. Pat says it is apropos to be here in Omaha, Nebraska. When he thinks Nebraska, he thinks of the Cornhuskers! Pat shouts out Coach Rhule and his players in the crowd.

Pat says he can’t wait to watch the boys in the Fall rise to the top! And when Pat’s in Omaha, he also thinks of their steaks. Nobody beats this town’s meat! NOBODY! The fans chant “BEAT THE MEAT!” Pat says right across from this very arena is a baseball field that has hosted the NCAA World Series since 1950! The fans cheer that, and Pat says this city is a symbol of working hard and dreams coming true. And Pat feels “dreams” is a good word. They both have that in common. Pat might be from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the USA, and Gunther might be from Vienna, Austria, both men grew up with the same dream.

They both grew up wanting to be in this business, idolizing the superstars of yesterday, and spent hours and hours in front of TV watching pro-wrestling, thinking that is what they were put on this earth to do! The problem with Gunther is, he was at this for 20 years. He has been a champion for 80% of his WWE career. He’s jaded! This is no longer a dream but a job for Gunther. For Pat, every time he walks into an arena, he gets jacked up about life, baby! The fans cheer that! Pat says he thinks about 12 year old Pat, the kids out there in the crowd like him, dreaming in the upper rows to get in this ring and let a-holes like Gunther know that they don’t like what Gunther’s about.

And what Gunther’s about right now, as opposed to the Waltering around stage… Gunther doesn’t want it anymore. He’s too comfortable. It happened against Sami Zayn, it happened against Jey Uso, and it’ll happen with Pat. Pat will prove to Gunther and the fans that this Gunther… is SAWFT. The fans fire up for that! Gunther paces a moment, then he stares Pat down as he says, “Did you enjoy your little daughter’s birthday last week? Two years, right? It’s cute. I bet it was a very special day for you. Because for me, Saturday is a very special day, and you just got me into the right mood for it!

“Because it’s my first match since WrestleMania, and I’m going to show up sharp, I’m going to show up prepared, I’m going to show up more focused than every before. Don’t you worry that I’ll overlook you. Don’t worry that I’ll underestimate you. I promise you, you have my full and undivided attention. Because on Saturday, that bell is going to ring, and I’m going to beat you up! I’m going to MAUL you! I’m going to grab you by the head, and DRIVE it into this mat! I’m going to CHOKE YOU OUT until you drop like a wet towel! Tonight, by my grace, you are untouchable. But on Saturday, trust me when I say this! On Saturday, only the grace of GOD can lift my arms off your throat!”

Gunther shoves his mic into Pat, then he storms off. Der Ring General is ready to reload and unleash his full arsenal upon Pat, will Pat survive to even be part of next week’s show?

 

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso VS Seth Rollins w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker!

To what Pat McAfee just said, perhaps Gunther did underestimate Main Event Jey Uso, but Jey also managed to bring something out of himself that even he didn’t know was there. But that confidence was preyed upon to give The Visionary his shortcut back to this title. Will Rollins and his A-Team make the plan come together? Or will we bookend the show with some YEET?

Raw returns as Jey makes his entrance, and from the ramp this time. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly in control!

The bell rings and Jey’s first defense begins. The fans rally behind Jey while he and Rollins stare down. Omaha gets the “YEET! YEET! YEET!” going and Jey is fired up. Jey is already undoing his wrist tape, he wants to throw down! Rollins slowly steps forward, the two tie up, and Rollins waistlocks. Rollins headlocks, spins, hammerlocks, headlocks again and hits the takeover to ghost pin! TWO, and Rollins laughs at how close he had Jey. The fans duel with “YEET!” and “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Jey and Rollins circle, tie up, and Rollins headlocks again. Jey powers up and out, but Rollins runs him over! Cover, ONE!

Rollins sweeps the legs to cover, ONE! Jey kicks, Rollins blocks, and then Rollins ducks the Dragon Whip! Rollins lounges on the top rope and the fans boo. Jey is annoyed but he keeps his cool. Rollins swaggers up, but Jey UPPERCUTS him down! Jey just suckered Rollins! “YEET!” Rollins says okay, and he shoves Jey. Jey shoves back! Rollins shoves again, Jey shoves again, so Rollins CHOPS! Jey fires a haymaker, Rollins fires back, and the fans are torn! “YEET!” wins out but Rollins mule kicks low! Jey avoids the stomp, but Rollins kicks low again. Jey fights off the Pedigree, but Rollins bails out to avoid the superkick!

The fans are torn but Bron & Heyman walk over to check with Rollins. Rollins says it’s alright, Jey is good. Jey is champion for a reason. Rollins goes to the apron, has Bron relax, and then he steps inside. The fans rally behind Jey as Jey and Rollins circle. They feel things out, but then Rollins kicks low! Rollins CLUBS and stomps away on Jey, then stands him back up to bump him off buckles! Rollins stomps a mudhole in, digs his boot in, but the ref backs him off. Heyman sings along, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” and Rollins stalks Jey to the ropes. Rollins drags Jey up, “You think you’re on my level?” Rollins whips, Jey ducks ‘n’ dodges, and then UPPERCUTS!

Jey runs, Rollins blocks the kick, but the DRAGON WHIP hits! Jey runs and LARIATS Rollins up and out! Jey then DIVES, and Rollins is sent over the desk! The fans fire up while both men are down! Heyman & Bron are worried, but Raw goes to break.

Raw returns once more, and Rollins slithers into the ring. Rollins runs corner to corner at Jey, and Rollins forearm SMASHES! Jey falls to his knees but the fans still cheer him on. Rollins says the fans are just like Jey, they just don’t understand. Rollins brings Jey up, but Jey ROCKS Rollins! And ROCKS him again! And again! “YEET!” But Rollins kicks low! Rollins fires off in the corner, the ref counts, and Rollins keeps trying as the ref backs him off. The ref reprimands, but Rollins just goes back to Jey. Rollins puts Jey up top, CHOPS him, then climbs. The fans rally as Rollins brings Jey up, and Jey fires body shots!

Jey HEADBUTTS Rollins down and the fans cheer! Rollins stands, Jey leaps, but Rollins gets under! Jey keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but then Rollins runs! DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! The fans fire up while both men are down again! “This is Awesome!” as Rollins and Jey go to opposite ends. Rollins storms up, but Jey counter punches again! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Rollins wobbles, Jey pops, locks ‘n’ winds up to DECK Rollins! Then SAMOAN DROP! The fans fire up again as Jey shakes out the stars. “UCE! OH!” HIP ATTACK! Cover, TWO! Heyman is relieved and Jey grows frustrated.

Rollins slowly rises up, but Jey is there to fireman’s carry! Rollins fights the Samoan Drop and slips out of the ring. Jey pursues, they go around the way, and Rollins slides in. Jey drags Rollins back out, but Rollins BOOTS Jey into barriers! Rollins builds speed and he DIVES! Direct hit and Jey hits barriers! Rollins puts Jey in, goes to the apron, and springboards, into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!! The antiair didn’t end this and the fans can’t believe it! The fans again declare, “This is Awesome!” as Jey and Rollins stir. Rollins rises, Jey aims from a corner, and Jey runs up, but into a KICK! Rollins fireman’s carries, then pops Jey around!

Rollins aims, runs up and BUCKLE BOMBS!! Jey falls, Rollins climbs, and the fans fire up! FROG SPLASH FLOPS as Jey dodges! Jey runs and SPEARS into a PEDIGREE!!! Cover, TWO!! Rollins is furious and Heyman is shocked, but Jey is showing that championship grit! Heyman coaches Rollins up while he goes to a corner. Rollins nods, he knows he has Jey in his crosshairs. Rollins runs back up, but Jey avoids the stomp again! SLEEPER!! Jey has Rollins like he has Gunther, but Rollins throws Jey away! Jey hurries to get moving! SPEAR!!! Cover, TWO!??! Jey is stunned and the fans are shocked, but Bron has a huge smile seeing Rollins’ own grit on display.

Omaha again declare “This is Awesome!” and Jey rises back up. Jey hobbles to a corner and climbs up. Rollins stirs, rises, and he anchors a foot! Jey tries to get free but Rollins CLUBS him! Rollins climbs up now, HAMMERS Jey, but Jey HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Rollins falls back, but into the ref! Bron grabs at Jey! Jey BOOTS Bron off into the Hydration Station! But that lets Rollins get up and SUPER DUPER PLEX! Roll through and FALCON ARROW! Rollins aims from a corner now, and he CURB STOMPS!!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Jey survives and Omaha is thunderous! Bron, Heyman, Rollins, none of them know how this is possible!

Rollins goes to Bron, whispers something to him, but wait! SAMI ZAYN is here?!? Even after what happened last week!? Bron hurries to the ramp, ready to fight Sami. But wait, Sami LEAPS in from the crowd! The fans fire up as Sami fires hands on Bron! Sami POSTS Bron, then Jey SUPERKICKS Rollins! And a SPEAR!!! Jey hurries up top and Sami cheers him on! USO SPLASH!!! Cover, TWO?!?!?! HOW?!?! Omaha has no idea what to make of that, and neither does Sami! Sami coaches Jey, Heyman coaches Rollins, and the fans rally back up. But Bron SPEARS Sami!!! Bron then slithers away to hide while the fans boo!

Jey asks what happened to Sami and he goes outside to check. Heyman distracts the ref, Bron SPEARS Jey!!! The fans boo even more, and Bron drags Jey up to put him in the ring! CURB STOMP!!!! Rollins crawls to the cover, laughing all the way, but C M PUNK is here?!?! Omaha goes nuts seeing Punk back! Punk CHUCKS a chair at Bron’s face! Then he gets int he ring! Rollins and Punk brawl, there goes the title match!

Winner: Seth Rollins, by disqualification (Jey Uso retains the title)

Punk SMACKS Rollins with the chair, JAMS him up, then SMACKS him again! Bron slides in, but Punk SMACKS away on him! Rollins tries to get back in but Punk runs him off! The fans are thunderous for Punk as he and Sami stand tall! Jey gets back up, and clearly the battlelines have been drawn! Will Rollins’ vision for Monday Night Raw fall apart?


My Thoughts:

A great Monday Night Raw as the go-home to Backlash, but everything with the world title match was both great and curious. No Logan Paul here in Omaha is a mixed bag itself. From the story side, he should’ve, so he and Jey could’ve had a face-to-face. But as a person, I was glad we didn’t have to endure Logan being smug. And quite the audible bringing Heyman out to talk with Jey. Heyman’s passion was great, really adds some stuff to help us understand his side. And I like that they “suckered” Jey into this match. It was definitely an awesome match, even with the overbooking that eventually threw it out.

Sami and Punk showing up was all fine in story, but after what happened last week, I feel like Sami shouldn’t have come back so soon. But that aside, Jey, Sami and Punk make for a good unit to counter Rollins’ team. Though, Rollins will need another member who can wrestle since Heyman won’t be of any use. Here’s hoping it is Austin Theory given how Theory is upset with Waller after that switcheroo. Good return for Sheamus, though I feel like Sheamus has done more returns in the last 12 months than just about anyone ever. Here’s hoping Sheamus still gets in on the Intercontinental Championship story.

Speaking of, great match from Penta VS McDonagh, even with the overbooking. A bit surprising Penta overcame all that to win, but it works since now Dom and Penta are now set for an Intercontinental Championship. And there is room on the card as it doesn’t seem Jey VS Logan is happening for Backlash. Makes me wonder if they started us on a Jey VS Logan feud before they were really ready, as Backlash “isn’t big enough” for Logan’s “star power.” I like that Styles also got in on this, Styles VS Finn is going to be awesome, and can certainly set up the winner as the next challenger. It really depends on what happens with Dom VS Penta.

Gable getting involved as also good, given how he and Penta had their confrontation last week. New Day had a good promo with Gable to gas up American Made. That is to say, New Day is using American Made as a shield against The War Raiders, but it’ll only help Erik & Ivar earn their rematch. Great return match for Rusev with Otis looking strong even in defeat. Rusev doesn’t waste time teasing he’s a Tweener, he goes right to blindsiding Tozawa and beating Alpha Academy down. Not sure who is next for Rusev, as there aren’t as many Faces not really tied into anything on Raw. Maybe whatever WWE Draft we get moves Rusev to SmackDown, or at least moves some names from SmackDown and NXT to Raw so Rusev can face fresh meat.

Great promo from Becky and Lyra to help hype Becky VS Lyra. Good brawl, but now Lyra standing tall makes me think Lyra loses the title. Becky can start on some sort of second Grand Slam or something like that, but also she and Lyra will be 1-1 and the rematch for the Women’s Intercontinental title can be the tiebreaker at like MITB or SummerSlam. Iyo VS Roxie was a great match, but of course Giulia showed up. No reinforcements with Rhea promoting Crown Jewel: Perth, and sadly, Dakota Kai being hurt and now released, no Damage CTRL to help either. But the Heels did need a moment where they stood tall, and one of them could even get a world title shot.

And honestly, Pat and Gunther had an awesome promo to hype their match. Pat put over Maggle, he put over Nebraska, and quite perfectly framed this story as the hungry dreamer in Pat himself and the complacent veteran who has already done so much. Gunther’s response was also great, because now he’s angry enough to get that hunger and that fire back. I would think Gunther wins, as he needs the rebound from WrestleMania and Pat doesn’t really need much. But Pat can get a moral victory of sorts by lasting longer than Gunther or any of us expect. Pat can just keep getting up after every chop, have a false finish or two, but ultimately lose because his body can’t come through for his fighting spirit. Respect for Pat but momentum for Gunther, that’s the best outcome.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Results & Report! (5/4/25)

It’s a Wrestling Dontaku Weekend finale!

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Who will stand atop the NJPW mountain?

The Goto Revolution finally leads NJPW, but will the Fierce Warrior be conquered by The United Empire as Callum Newman goes after the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Kickoff – Ryusuke Taguchi & Katsuya Murashima VS Hitamaru Sasaki & Jet Wei; Taguchi & Murashima win.
  • Taiji Ishimori & Gedo VS MENTAI KID & Batten Burabura; Taiji & Gedo win.
  • YOSHI-HASHI & Master Wato VS Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young; Hashi & Wato win.
  • Six Woman Tag: Maika, Hazuki & Koguma VS Starlight Kid, AZM & Yuna Mizumori; Maika, Hazuki & Koguma win.
  • El Phantasmo & Boltin Oleg VS Konosuke Takeshita & Rocky Romero; ELP & Boltin win.
  • 10 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, YOH, Ryota Chikuzen & TAJIRI VS TMDK; Tanahashi, Yano, Yoh, Chikuzen & Tajiri win.
  • 8 Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi & Taka Michinoku; LIJ wins.
  • IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji VS Yuya Uemura; Tsuji wins and retains the title.
  • IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto VS Callum Newman; Goto wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Six Woman Tag: Maika, Hazuki & Koguma VS Starlight Kid, AZM & Yuna Mizumori!

It’s a Stardom Showcase as The Crimson Cannon Empress, The Wildheart & The High Speed Genius take on The Masked Idol, High Speed Bomb Girl & Kumamoto’s Unsinkable Ship! Which side of Stardom shines brightest in Fukuoka?

The trios sort out and Koguma starts against Starlight Kid. The fans cheer and the two circle. They approach, but Koguma dodges to do her bear taunt. But then Starlight CLUBS her! Starlight whips, Koguma whips but Starlight handsprings over. Starlight whips, runs up, but Koguma puts her on the apron. Koguma runs up, Starlight slips under and sunset flips, TWO! Starlight runs up, but into an arm-drag! Starlight comes back to hit a headlock takeover! Koguma headscissors, Starlight kips free, and the two strike their animal poses! The fans cheer as bear and tiger reset. They tie up, Koguma spins Starlight, then goes for the arms!

Starlight fights free of being made to bear pose! But then Koguma kicks low, runs, but Starlight blows past her to springboard and CROSSBODY! Then SHOTGUN! The fans fire up and Starlight tags Yuna. Yuna runs up to run Koguma over, then fires up as she keeps moving. But Hazuki jumps in and helps Koguma ELBOW Yuna down! Then they double Yuna into Maika’s shoulder tackle! The fans fire up for the TRIPLE DROPKICK! The ref reprimands but Koguma tags Hazuki in. Hazuki rallies the fans while she stands on Yuna! Then she scrubs her with the boot again and again! Hazuka runs to BOOT WASH her!

Hazuka bumps Yuna off buckles, tags Maika, and the fans cheer as Maika scoops and SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Yuna stays in this but Maika kicks her around. Maika eggs Yuna on, but Yuna rises to CLUB Maika in the chest! Maika comes back to DECK Yuna! Yuna flounders, Maika brings her up and whips her to a corner. Maika runs up but Yuna BOOTS her down, somersaults, and SHOTGUNS! Yuna hurries and she tags in AZM! The fans rally up for AZM as she climbs, then leaps, but into Maika’s arms! Maika throws AZM back, kicks her, and she has Koguma help double whip. But AZM sends Maika into Koguma, and Starlight jumps in!

Starlight hits a TAKEOVER HEADSCISSORS COMBO! Then AZM DOUBLE DROPKICKS Maika & Koguma! The fans fire up for Starlight’s team as she and AZK put Maika & Hazuki at the center of the ring. They coordinate, STANDING MOONSAULT and DOUBLE STOMP! Cover, TWO! Maika is tougher than that, but AZM drags her into a drop zone. AZM goes up, DIVING DOUBLE- NO, Maika avoids the stomps to then scoop and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! AZM stays in this but the fans rally behind Maika. Maika drags AZM up, reels her in, and suplexes, only for AZM to fight free! Maika kicks and runs, but into a ROUNDHOUSE!

Maika just roars and comes back! Maika spins AZM, suplexes, but AZM has a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! The fans rally as Maika endures, powers up, and suplexes again! BRAINBUSTER! The fans fire up while both women are down! The fans rally as Maika and AZM crawl, hot tags to Yuna and Hazuki! Hazuki sends Yuna to an open corner, runs up, but Yuna puts her on the apron! Only for Koguma to SPLASH Yuna! Hazuki then goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS Yuna! Koguma goes up to CROSSBODY! Hazuki hurries to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Yuna survives, but is now in a CROSSFACE! Koguma & Maika intercept AZM & Starlight!

The fans rally while Yuna endures, and then AZM & Starlight break free! They both stomp Hazuki! Koguma & Maika drag Starlight & AZM back out, Hazuki CLUBS Yuna and whips her to ropes. Yuna reverses, Hazuki grabs ropes, then she DUMPS Yuna out! Yuna skins the cat to then LARIAT! The fans fire up with Yuna, she and the others coordinate! TRIPLE DROPKICK at the corner! Yuna then goes out while Starlight goes up! UFO SPLASH! Starlight sets Hazuki up for AZM’s DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Yuna adds the fireman’s carry and TROPICAL VALLEY BOMB! Cover, Maika breaks it! The fans fire up, but Starlight runs in and RANAS Maika!

Koguma runs in and spins Starlight around for a DDT! AZM runs up, Koguma blocks the kick to CUTTER! The fans fire up with Koguma as she and Hazuki coordinate. The “Double Crazy” combo DIVE and CROSSBODY!! Everyone is down at ringside and the fans fire up! Hazuki puts Yuna back in and the fans rally up more. Hazuki springboards and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Yuna survives but Hazuki keeps on her. Hazuki whips Yuna to a corner, Koguma hits a SPLASH, and then Hazuki adds an ELBOW! Maika adds a LARIAT, then she puts Yuna up top! Now we get Triple Crazy as Maika lifts and the others climb!

The fans fire up for the TRIPLE CRAZY BOMB!! Cover, but Starlight Kid breaks it!! Koguma CLOBBERS Starlight, Maika keeps AZM on the outside, and Hazuki drags Yuna up. Hazuki suplexes, Yuna slips free and she trips Hazuki up! Yuna hammerlocks an arm, turns Hazuki over, TROPICAL CRADLE!! TWO!??! Hazuki escapes, but Yuna runs up! But Hazuki spins her to a suplex and stalling BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Triple Crazy wins!

Winners: Maika, Hazuki & Koguma, by pinfall

A fast ‘n’ furious fight from three rising stars, and it was the Wildheart that finishes it off! Will we see this Triple Crazy trio soon go for the IWGP Women’s and/or NJPW Strong Women’s Championships?

 

10 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, YOH, Ryota Chikuzen & TAJIRI VS TMDK!

As The Ace’s Final Road continues to roll on, this is quite the unique stop. Sure, he’s teamed with the Clown Prince and Mr. Direct Drive before, but he is now honored to be teaming with The Makai Love Machine and yes, THE Japanese Buzzsaw! Will Tanahashi & Tajiri add to their legends with this epic team-up? Or will Zack Sabre Jr, Ryohei Oiwa, Robbie Eagles, Kosei Fujita & Hartley Jackson prove that The Mighty Don’t Kneel?

Just as always, Tanahashi shows off the abs, the fans cheer, and Yano even adds a “Sugoi~!” The teams sort out and ZSJ calls out Tajiri! The fans fire up as Tajiri accepts. The bell rings, ZSJ and Tajiri circle, and Fukuoka are strongly behind “TA-JI-RI! TA-JI-RI!” Tajiri and ZSJ feel things out, knuckle lock, and ZSJ rolls to then wrench and wristlock. Tajiri seems rather unbothered, and he slips under ZSJ to then trip him and spread the legs! ZSJ reaches back but Tajiri uses his whole body length! ZSJ pushes up, crawls back, wrenches and hammerlocks, then half nelsons to cravat. Tajiri spins through to wrench and trip ZSJ!

Tajiri has the legs, ZSJ resists then hooks Tajiri to trip him. ZSJ returns the leg sprawl, then has a STRETCH MUFFLER! ZSJ uses it as a means to an end so he can have the BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Tajiri pops free and turns ZSJ over to have a headlock. ZSJ slips out the back, they each want the other’s arm, but then ZSJ top mounts. Tajiri pushes ZSJ away and the fans cheer the standoff! Tajiri and ZSJ feel things out, knuckle lock again, and ZSJ turns Tajiri. Tajiri turns that back around but ZSJ has an arm. ZSJ hammerlocks but Tajiri steps through the ropes, then steps back inside, and he has ZSJ’s arm wrapped around ropes!

The fans cheer, but Tajiri shows respect by respecting the ropebreak. The fans applaud, as does ZSJ, and then they tag out to Yoh and Eagles. The fans join in on “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” but Yoh rolls Eagles up! TWO and Yoh kicks low! Yoh whips, Eagles reverses to go up and around to arm-drag! Things keep moving, Eagles hurdles but Yoh dodges to RANA! The fans fire up but Fujita storms in and CHOPS! The Ichiban Sweet Boys double whip, but Yoh ducks the lariats! Yoh kicks and kicks, but the Sweet Boys CHOP and CHOP! They double wrench, and MAX- NO, Yoh fights free! Yoh crisscrosses the Sweet Boys into each other, and DOUBLE BULLDOGS!

Tag to Yano and the fans cheer, only for the Sweet Boys to double kick! They double whip, but Yano grabs the ropes! Yano then sends Fujita into Eagles, and he SLAPS them both on the heads! Yano then unties the buckle pad! The fans fire up, but Sweet Boys DOUBLE ELBOW, split the wishbone, and DOUBLE KICK! The Sweet Boys BLAST Yano’s corner, then Eagles brings Yano to the Mighty corner. Eagles bumps Yano off buckles then tags in Hartley. Big Hartley UPPERCUTS then ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO! Yano is a bit tougher than that so Fujita tags in. Fujita drags Yano up to CHOP! And CHOP!

Fujita whips Yano corner to corner, runs up, but Yano puts him on the apron! Fujita SLAPS Yano back! The fans rally and Fujita aims, springboard for the MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Yano stays in this and the fans rally up. Fujita tags Oiwa and he drags Yano up. Oiwa whips Yano to ropes, then ELBOWS him down! Cover, TWO! Oiwa stays on Yano but Yano pulls on the mullet! Oiwa kicks free, runs, but into an atomic drop! The fans rally up while both men are down, and Yano tags in Ryota! Ryota CHOPS Oiwa! Ryota eggs Oiwa on, but Oiwa fires a forearm! Ryota CHOPS again! Oiwa fires another forearm!

Ryota CHOPS, Oiwa ROCKS him, repeat! The fans rally as Oiwa fires a flurry! ROLLING ELBOW! Oiwa runs, but into a BACKDROP! Fujita runs in, but into a scoop and SIDEWALK SLAM! Eagles runs in, into a scoop and SIDEWALK SLAM! The fans fire up with Ryota, and he invites Tanahashi in! They double whip Oiwa, then DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! And then Ryota says, “Genki de masu!” The fans cheer as Ryota and Tanahashi have energy to spare, and Ryota drags Oiwa up. Ryota reels Oiwa in, but Oiwa fights the lift! Oiwa powers up to BACKDROP Ryota! The fans rally, Oiwa runs, SPLASH DOWN! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally more as Oiwa and Ryota rise. Oiwa whips Ryota to a corner, runs up, but Ryota LARIATS him down! Oiwa is up to LARIAT Ryota! Both me are down now and the fans rally again. Hot tags to ZSJ and Tanahashi! One more meeting between these two after yesterday’s final singles match, and the two dosido in a battle of Cobra Twists! Tanahashi has the COBRA TWIST! ZSJ pries free to have the COBRA TWIST in return! But Tanahashi powers out, has a leg, DRAGON- NO, ZSJ sits down for the ARMBAR! Tanahashi stacks ZSJ, TWO! ZSJ RAMS Tanahashi, snapmares, but Tanahashi UP KICKS!

Tanahashi kicks low, snapmares, and he NECK TWISTS! The fans fire up and Tanahashi runs, but ZSJ catches him to wrench! PELE to the arm! Then a STOMP to the elbow! Tag to Hartley and the fans rally up. Hartley runs corner to corner and SPLASHES Tanahashi against bare buckles! Short arm LARIAT! Cover, TWO! The Sweet Boys BLAST Tanahashi’s corner, then they send Tanahashi to a neutral corner. Fujita runs up to CHOP! Oiwa adds an ELBOW! Eagles adds a FOREARM! Then Oiwa scoops Tanahashi to SLAM him! ZSJ NECK TWISTS! Hartley SENTONS! Cover, Tajiri SLAPS Hartley on the head!

Tajiri scurries away before ZSJ can get him! The fans fire up and now Yoh & Yano mug Hartley. They double whip, but Hartley DOUBLE LARIATS! “Jackson Number One!” Hartley fireman’s carries Tanahashi, but Tajiri slips in and dosidos with the ref! GREEN MIST for Hartley!! Ryota runs up and SLINGBLADES!! Tanahashi hurries up top while his team keeps TMDK out! HIGH FLY FLOW!! Cover, Tanahashi’s team wins!

Winners: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Yoh, Ryota Chikuzen & Tajiri, by pinfall

Legends working together makes for a classic finish to this match! Will this moment be one to remember as The Ace continues his countdown to the end?

 

8 Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi & Taka Michinoku!

As Wrestling Dontaku wraps up the weekend, Tetsuya Naito and Bushi have reached the end of their NJPW run. Will they be victorious one last time alongside Hiromu Takahashi & Shingo Takagi? Or will the Roughneck, Stone Pitbull, Holy Emperor & Blue Playmaker make this parting a bitter goodbye?

For one last time, Naito takes his time with the elaborate entrance attire. It also seems rather clear that Bushi is emotional over this being his farewell match. The fans rally and the teams sort out. The fans call for “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” LIJ fust bump, the fans cheer, and Naito steps up for the team. The fans rally behind him more as he starts against Taichi. The bell rings and Fukuoka cheers even harder for “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” But then Naito tags out to Bushi. The Black Mask has the fans on his side, too, and he circles with Taichi. They approach, Bushi kicks low then runs, but into a BOOT! Taichi runs, but Bushi TOSSES him out!

Bushi DECKS Taka, but Shota & Ishii attack! They double whip, Bushi sends Shota into Ishii, then Bushi DOUBLE RANAS! BUSHIROONI~! Taichi is back but Bushi DECKS him! Takagi sets Taichi up but Taka trips Bushi! The fans boo but Taichi storms in and stomps Bushi. Taichi CLUBS Bushi, whips him corner to corner, then runs up, but into a BOOT! Bushi runs up and RANAS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Bushi stands and he tags in Hiromu. Hiromu BLASTS Ishii, then Takagi tags in! Hiromu & Takagi double whip Taichi to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Then they flex! The fans cheer the side chest.

Hiromu stands Taichi up to CHOP him to the corner. Hiromu whips corner to corner, runs in and LARIATS, then snapmares, but Taichi RIDGE HANDS! Taichi wrenches and HOOK KICKS! Shota BLASTS Takagi because he can, and Taichi tags in Taka. Taka BOOTS Naito down, then stomps Hiromu around. The fans rally but Taka brings Hiromu up. Hiromu CHPOS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Taka gets mad, and he pokes Hiromu in the eyes! Taka whips Hiromu to the corner, stomps and knees him, then tags Ishii. Ishii winds up to CHOP! Hiromu grits his teeth and CHOPS back, but Ishii doesn’t budge!

Ishii CHOPS Hiromu and eggs him on! Hiromu stands to CHOP, but Ishii CHOPS back! Ishii gives more trash talk and more mocking kicks. Hiromu stands to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! The fans fire up as Ishii staggers, but then Hiromu CHOPS again! And again! Ishii ROCKS Hiromu, suplexes, but Hiromu fights free! SUPERKICK! Hiromu roars, reels Ishii in, but Ishii suplexes first! But Hiromu’s right up!? And he dodges Ishii to SNAP GERMAN! Ishii’s right up!? SAIDO! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Ishii hot tags Shota, and Shota BLASTS Takagi again! Shota then runs up on Hiromu, but Hiromu dodges!

Shota hits buckles, hurries after Hiromu, but Hiromu fights the half nelson. Hiromu blocks a kick, and a punch, and then DRAGON SCREWS! Hot tag to Naito! The fans erupt as Naito kicks and CLUBS Shota again and again! Naito whips to arm-drag Shota! And ELBOW him down! And basement DROPKICK! TakaTaichi attack and double whip, but Naito reverses to send Taka into Taichi! Drop toehold for Taichi and Bushi basement DROPKICKS! Naito kicks and whips Taka, Taka reverses, but Naito reverses back to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Naito poses, then he tags in Takagi. Takagi runs up on Shota, blocks a boot, and LARIATS through!

Takagi keeps moving, but Shota SWATS the lariat! Takagi YUKON LARIATS, but Shota roars as he stays up! Shota fires boxing elbows, but Takagi shakes his head! Takagi fires boxing elbows of his own! He ROCKS Shota, runs, but Shota LARIATS at the ropes! Shota runs, Takagi LRIATS! Takagi runs, Shota dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Shota stays up but the ELBOW and JAB hit! Shota ENZIGIRIS! Takagi SLIDING LARIATS! The fans fire up with Takagi and he whips Shota. Shota reverses to TORNADO DDT! Shota LARIATS Takagi down! But then Shota falls over, too! The fans fire up while both men crawl.

Taka tags in, he BOOTS Naito and BLASTS Bushi! Taka runs, redirects, redirects, and BOOTS Takagi down! The fans rally up as Taka brings Takagi up. Takagi ROCKS Taka! Taichi runs up to RIDGE HAND! Ishii ROCKS Takagi! Then we get a RIDGE HAND BACKHAND COMBO! SUPER K from Taka!! Cover, TWO!! Takagi is still in this but Taka goes to scoop! Takagi is too big, so Taka pokes him in the eyes! Takagi still ELBOWS! JABS! Taka UPPERCUTS, but Takagi PUMPING BOMBERS! Bushi slips in, as does Hiromu, and they double whip Taka to a corner. Hiromu runs up to forearm SMASH! Bushi adds an ELBOW!

Takagi LARIATS, then he snapmares Taka! Naito is in, LIJ hits a QUADRUPLE DROPKICK!! The fans fire up and Takagi says, “TOKI GA KITA!” The fans fire up more as The Rampaging Dragon drags Taka up. Taka fights the lift, and Shota SHOTGUNS Takagi! Hiromu dropkicks Hiromu’s legs! Hiromu dodges Ishii, he and Naito give Ishii TENDEDERO! Taichi runs up, he breaks through the line, but Hiromu sends him into an atomic drop! Takagi BLINDSLIDE BOMBERS! LARIAT in the corner, feed to a SUPERKICK! Naito wrenches Taichi for DESTINO!!! The fans are thunderous after seeing that final Destino!

Bushi then runs in and BLASTS Shota! Bushi keeps moving, for one last DIVE!! Down goes Shota and the fans are thunderous! Takagi has the fans join in for “OI! OI! OI!” Takagi runs, Taka dodges, and Taka BOOTS! Takagi comes back to PUMPING BOMBER! Takagi drags Taka up, pump handles and torture racks, BURNING DRAGON!! Cover, LIJ WINS!

Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon, by pinfall

Their final battle in Fukuoka, their final battle with their friends, and their final battle in NJPW, it was all victorious! Naito & Bushi stand with Hiromu & Takagi to celebrate this final win. The fans cheer on “NA-I-TO!” as Naito leads the group in one last LIJ fist bump. The wild ride is over for the Uncontrollable Charisma, and he poses with his team one last time. Burn this moment into your memories, for we may never see Naito & Bushi back in a NJPW ring again.

 

IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji VS Yuya Uemura!

The Gene Blast may be one of the Reiwa Era Three Musketeers, but the Heat Storm vows to be the face of this new generation. A match meant to happen months ago finally does happen, but who will truly be the frontrunner of the future?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is the true global star!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as Yota and Yuya stare down. Fukuoka duels, but the “YO~TA!” sounds stronger than the “YU~YA!” They circle, feel things out, then circle a bit more. They feel out the knuckle lock, then Yuya rolls. Yota keeps him at bay as they clinch, then they go around. Yuya waistlocks, Yota wrenches free and waistlocks in return, but Yuya switches. Yota headlocks, Yuya rolls him to the mat and headlocks in return. Yota keeps his shoulders up, then fights to his feet. Yuya hits a takeover, Yota headscissors, but Yuya kips up. Yuya is fired up and the fans cheer him on.

Yota stands up and the two reset. They circle while the fans duel, and the two tie up. Yuya wrenches to a hammerlock but Yota switches and full nelsons. Then Yota headlocks and grinds Yuya down. Yuya fights up, pries at the hold, but Yota powers it on tighter. Yuya powers up but Yota squeezes the headlock even tighter! The fans applaud while Yuya endures. Yuya fires body shots, then powers up and out, drops down, but Yota avoids the dropkick! Yota dodges but Yuya arm-drags! And arm-drags again! Yuya has the armlock and the fans cheer again. Yota pulls at the hold, then fights up. Yuya grinds the elbow but Yota reaches for ropes.

Yota has the ROPEBREAK but Yuya brings him away from the ropes quickly. Yota fires forearm after forearm until Yuya lets go. Yota runs up but Yuya arm-drags! Only for Yota to drag Yuya down, trap an arm, and SACRIFICE the other arm! The fans cheer while Yuya writhes. Yuya shakes out the bad arm but Yota brings him back up. Yuya fires a forearm! Yota grins so Yuya fires more shots! Yota wrenches and serves up SOLE FOOD to the arm! Yuya staggers away to a corner and the fans rally more. Yota storms up on Yuya, puts him in the corner, and he wraps the bad arm around ropes! The ref counts as Yota pulls, so Yota lets go at 4.

Yota brings Yuya out to snapmare, then he has the bad arm in a top wristlock! Yuya endures, the fans rally, but Yota puts on the pressure! Yuya fights forward, reaches out, but Yota pulls on the arm! Yuya still manages the ROPEBREAK! The fans applaud as Yota legs go. Yota paces while Yuya shakes out the bad arm. Yota comes back to stomp the arm! Yota then wrenches Yuya, KNEES the arm, then KNEES it again! Yota KNEES Yuya into the corner, then paces again. Yuya stands, Yota runs in, but Yuya BOOTS him away! Yota runs back in, Yuya dodges and CHOPS! CHOPS! CHOPS! The fans fire up as Yuya winds up, but Yota dodges! Yota BOOTS Yuya in the corner!

The fans rally as Yota whips corner to corner. Yuya goes up and over, then arm-drags! And DROPKICKS! The fans cheer while both men are down. The fans rally again as Yuya rises up. Yuya roars, the fans fire up more, and Yuya brings Yota up to wrench and BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Yota stays in this but Yuya stays focused. The fans rally and Yuya brings Yota up. Yoga fights with elbows, then wrenches to YANK the arm! And YANK! And YANK! Yota whips, Yuya reverses, but Yota RANAS! Yuya tumbles out and the fans rally as Yota aims. Yota builds speed, and he DIVES! Direct hit and Yuya is sent into railing!

The fans fire up while Yuya stumbles and falls, and Yota fires back up! Yota has the fans rally more as he takes a lap. Yota comes back for Yuya, puts him in the ring, and the fans applaud. Yota steps in, stands Yuya up, but Yuya fights the suplex! Yota powers through, but Yuya fights free! Yuya CHOPS, then runs, but into a scoop and BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while Yota grits his teeth. Yota storms around, goes to a corner, and he aims as Yuya rises. Yota runs in, STINGER SPLASH! The fans fire up while Yota snapmares Yuya down. Yota goes up, up, but Yuya avoids the Marlowe Crush!

Yuya dropkicks Yota’s leg, then has it for a SHIN BREAKER! GROUND DRAGON SCREW! Yuya then hurries to step through, FIGURE FOUR! Yota endures and the fans fire up! Yuya pulls on the main leg but Yota works to turn things over! The fans duel as Yuya fights against that, but Yota does turn the hold over! Yuya endures now, so he hurries to turn things over! Yota uses that to get the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Yuya and the ref undo the hold, and Yuya stands over Yota. Yuya brings Yota up to scoop and SLAM him down! Yuya then goes to a corner, climbs up, only for Yota to GAMANGIRI! Yuya is dazed up top, so Yota climbs up after him!

Yota brings Yuya up, throws forearms, then goes to the very top! But Yuya fires forearms! Yota falls, Yuya adjusts, and Yuya leaps! Yota avoids the crossbody but Yuya rolls through! Yota comes back, Yuya slips around and full nelsons! But Yota powers up to break the hold! Only for Yuya to GERMAN SUPLEX! Yuya runs, but into a BOOT! Yuya comes back and takes a swing, but into the BACKBREAKER! FLATLINER! But Yuya avoids the stomp! Yuya shoves Yota, but Yota DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Yota keeps moving, and then Yuya DROPKICKS! Both men are down and the fans fire up again!

The two men crawl away to the corners while the fans rally up. Yuya runs in corner to corner, but Yota BOOTS him! Yota runs up, but Yuya clinches! Yota fights free, ROCKS Yuya, and Yuya staggers to the ropes! Yota whips, Yuya ducks ‘n’ dodges but Yota blows past, only for Yuya to get under! URENAGE! Cover, TWO! Yota stays in this and the fans fire up! Yuya shakes out the bad arm, then he stands Yota up for a scoop. Yuya SLAMS, then he fires back up! The fans fire up with Yuya as he climbs again! Yuya is up top, for the FROG SPLASH! But he FLOPS as Yota moves! Yota runs back in, FLYING ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!!

Yuya clasps hands, but Yota breaks the grip! ARMBAR!! Yuya endures, flails, reaches out, but Yota pulls on the bad arm! Yuya fights around, but Yota just keeps after the arm! Yuya uses his core strength to sit up, but Yota PULLS the arm straight! Yuya falls over, fights around, and he turns over. Yota does his best to keep the armbar, even with this mounted angle! Yuya bites his thumb to ignore the pain in his arm! Yuya then reaches out, ROPEBREAK!! Yota lets go in frustration but the fans fire up. Yuya clutches his elbow but Yota paces around. Yota drags Yuya up from the ropes, but Yuya CHOPS! Yota brushes that off, but Yuya CHOPS again!

Yuya can’t put enough power behind the strikes with that bad arm, but he keeps trying! Yota BOOTS Yuya, Yuya drops to his knees, and the ref checks with him. Yuya refuses to let the bad arm cost him again, and he rises up to CHOP! And HEADBUTT! And HEADBUTT! Yota ROCKS him!! And then KNEES him down! The fans fire up while Yota stands tall! Yota goes to a corner, watches Yuya sputter and rise, GENE- DROPKICK to the leg! Yuya hurries to grab that leg, but Yota fires off forearms! Yuya eggs Yota on, so Yota HEADBUTT! But Yuya still DRAGON SCREWS!! Yuya steps through again, FIGURE FOUR!!

The fans fire up as Yota endures again! Yuya puts as much pressure as he can, Yota pries at the hold, but Yuya thrashes around! Yota reaches out, keeps his shoulders up, and he drags Yuya along towards ropes! But Yuya drags Yota back from ropes! Yuya thrashes as hard as he can, we hit 20 minutes, and Yota still endures! The fans rally harder and harder as Yota fights to turn this over! Yota does, but then Yuya turns it back! But this time, Yuya turns back the other way to keep Yota from the ropes! And then he PULLS on the leg! Yota lunges for the ROPEBREAK!! The fans fire up while the ref again frees Yota.

Yota clutches his leg while he crawls away, but Yuya is right on him! Yuya has the leg, but Yota ENZIGIRIS! Yuya falls, but he also manages to waistlock! Yuya drags Yota up, but Yota fires elbows! Yuya still GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Yuya holds onto Yota and the fans fire up! Yuya full nelsons, DRAGON SUPLEX!! Bridging cover, TWO!! Yota survives again and Yuya is furious! Yuya roars, the fans are with him, and he reels Yota in! SAIDO BACKBREAKER! Then he puts Yota in the drop zone! Yuya climbs, the fans rally more, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO?!?! Yota survives and Yuya is beside himself!

Fukuoka is thunderous as Yuya rises! Yuya brings Yota up, cording holds one arm, swings to get the other, but Yota STUNNERS free! Yota roars, runs, but into a DROPKICK! Yota just comes back, GENE- ARM-DRAG!! Yuya hurries to lock in those arms, but Yota fights off the clinch! They go around and around, and Yota frees an arm! But Yota brings it back in! DEADBOLT SUPLEX!!! Yuya roars, the fans are electric, GENE BLASTER outta nowhere!!! Cover, YOTA WINS!!

Winner: Yota Tsuji, by pinfall (still IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion)

The Heat Storm was certainly on fire, but Tsuji was volcanic! The gold stays with Yota, will he and those left in LIJ make sure NJPW stays tranquilo?

Speaking of which, the rest of LIJ returns to the ring so they can stand with their guy. Tsuji gets to also have his final photo op with the group as we know it. We also get one last LIJ fist bump with the five of them, and then Naito & Bushi let Yota, Takagi & Hiromu have the ring. Yota hurries to get the mic to tell Naito & Bushi, “Let me have one last word.” The fans applaud, and Naito & Bushi stop to hear him out. “Naito and Bushi leaving could signal the end of Los Ingobernables de Japon. But remember this: We’re ungovernable. We’ll always be connected in our hearts. Until next time.” The fans applaud that! Naito even gives one last fist bump salute.

The fans cheer as the LIJ Era has changed, and Bushi makes sure we see his mask where it says, “Adios.” Then Yota continues to say that he is still IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, and that he’ll continue to defend the cerulean blue mat of NJPW. The fans applaud, and Yota says he is fortunate to have such a great rival in Uemura. And another in Gabe Kidd. So, who should he defend this belt against next? Well, he said the man’s name, so here comes the Mad Man! The fans bark it up for the War Dog, and Gabe gets right in Yota’s face. Yota says nic eto see him. Should they pick up where they left off?

Gabe takes the mic to say, “You’re an IWGP champion?” No, no, Yota beat Evil and Yuya, but in Osaka… It was a double knockout! Yota never beat Gabe! The fans cheer that point! Gabe says on June 15th… In Osaka Jo-Hall… “Let’s find out who the strongest is!!” The fans love that idea! Gabe heads back out, the fans bark more, and Yota tells Gabe, “Let’s show ’em our NJPW.” The fans also like that, and Yota asks if they’re ready! The fans cheer because they are, but who will make this their Dominion?

 

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto w/ Yoshi-Hashi VS Callum Newman w/ The United Empire!

The Fierce Warrior finally put the G in IWGP at the New Beginning in Osaka when he won this title. But now, the Prince of Pace is looking to blow right past him as the top guy in NJPW! Will the Goto Revolution stay the course? Or will it be conquered by the United Empire?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who’s really the G of IWGP!

The bell rings and the fans rally strongly for “GO-TO-O! GO-TO-O!” Callum doesn’t let that bother him, and he runs up to BOOT Goto! Callum fires forearms, whips, but Goto reverses! Callum ducks ‘n’ dodges to build speed, but then Goto dodges! The fans cheer as Goto is at least agile like Callum. They tie up, then they just fire off forearms! The fans rally as the shots go back and forth, faster and faster! Goto gets the edge, headlocks, but Callum powers out. Goto runs Callum over, but Callum kips up to ENZIGIRI! Callum TOSSES Goto out, then PLANCHAS! The fans fire up while Goto goes down!

Callum fires himself up and the fans cheer. Callum brings Goto up, the fans duel a bit more evenly, and Callum whips. Goto reverses and Callum hits railing! But he comes back to BOOT Goto down! Callum snarls, drags Goto back up, and now Callum sends Goto into railing! Goto comes back but Callum BOOTS him down again! And then PENALTY KICKS! The fans rally, Hashi coaches Goto, but Callum KICKS Goto in the back! Callum puts Goto in the ring, the fans applaud, and Callum sits Goto up again. Callum hits another PENALTY KICK! Callum then goes to the corner and climbs up, calling his shot.

Callum aims, DIVING- NO, Goto dodges! Callum comes back, but Goto dodges! Goto LARIATS, then he clinches for the SAIDO! Callum flounders away and the fans fire up. Callum goes to a corner, Goto runs in, MURAMASA! Then Goto puts Callum up top! Goto climbs up after Callum, just to drag him into a draped position! SUPER DRAPING NECKBREAKER!! Callum flounders out of the ring, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira check on him, as does Red Shoes. Callum winches, clutches his shoulder, but he manages to sit up. Callum has speed but Goto is taking advantage of his skinnier frame.

Red Shoes starts the ring count and Goto stays back, which annoys Callum. Callum storms into the ring, but Goto kicks him down! Goto has Callum up for a suplex, and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Callum stays in this and the fans fire up, but Goto stays right on Callum. Goto drags Callum up, but Callum clutches his shoulder, so Goto lets him be. We’re only five minutes in as the fans rally up, and Goto stomps Callum around. Callum crawls away to a corner but Goto grabs at him. Callum wants Goto to hold on, and Red Shoes has Goto step back. Callum’s neck and shoulder are really bothering him, but Goto just storms up to stomp him!

Goto drags Callum up, snapmares, then clamps on a chinlock. Callum endures as Goto’s knee digs into the back and neck. Goto then ELBOWS Callum in the head, stomps him around, and brings him up. Goto CLUBS Callum’s neck, but Callum CHOPS! The pain in his shoulders holds Callum back, but Goto clinches for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! And then a GROUND OCTOPUS! Callum endures, reaches out, and the fans rally up. Goto thrashes around but Akira & Khan coach Callum. Callum kicks around but Goto shifts to a headscissor necklock! Callum endures the squeeze, kicks and kicks, and finds the ROPEBREAK!

The fans applaud and Goto lets go in frustration. Goto drags Callum up but he’s a ragdoll again. Goto still brings Callum around, snapmares him back down, then KICKS him in the back! And ELBOW DROPS! Callum sputters but Goto just ELBOW DROPS again! Akira & Khan coach Callum but Goto looms over him. Goto ELBOW DROPS onto Callum’s back! Cover, TWO! Callum toughs it out but Goto is still calm. Goto stands Callum up, kicks him low, but Callum fires a forearm! And another! The pain in the neck holds those back, and Goto CLUBS Callum! Goto runs, but into a DROPKICK! The fans fire up while both men are down!

Khan & Akira coach Callum, Hashi coaches Goto, and both Goto and Callum crawl to the apron. Goto goes to the floor, and Callum smiles. The fans rally as Callum builds speed and FLIES!! Callum does a full 360 to hit Goto and then rolls through more to stand back up at the ramp! The fans are thunderous and Callum fires himself back up! Callum drags Goto to his feet and puts him in the ring. The fans applaud, and Callum hurries back in. Callum aims from a corner while Goto flounders away. The fans rally more, and Callum runs corner to corner. FLYING DROPKICK! Callum then chicken wings for a TIGER SUPLEX!

But the bad neck won’t let Callum bridge! Callum hurries to lateral press, TWO! And we’re just 10 minutes in! The fans rally, Callum fires up with a very Will Ospreay style “OI! OI! OI!” The fans rally behind that, and Callum brings Goto up. Callum reels Goto in, hooks a leg, FIRE- NO, Goto slips free of Firebolt, waistlocks, but Callum fights the lift. Callum runs, Goto follows, but then Callum dodges! Goto dodges, Callum dodges, then Callum hurdles! But Goto fireman’s carries! USHIGOROSHI! Both men are down and the fans fire up for that high speed exchange! Goto has the crowd behind him again as he rises up.

Goto storms up on Callum, stands him up, but Callum fires a forearm! Only to fall to his knees! Callum rises up but Goto DECKS him! Callum is running on fumes, but the fans do rally for him, too. Goto eggs him on and Callum manages to stand. Callum fires a forearm, drops to a knee, but Goto stands him up. Goto DECKS Callum again! Callum shakes out the stars and he snarls! Callum fires another forearm, but Goto DECKS him a third time! Goto eggs Callum on, the fans rally again, and Callum rises. Callum puts his hands behind his back and dares Goto to hit him! So Goto DECKS Callum a fourth time!

Khan & Akira coach Callum on but Red Shoes asks if Callum wants to stop. Callum shakes his head, he’s not gonna stop here. Callum stands again, leans on the ropes, then comes back for more! Callum even SPITS at Goto! The fans boo that, but Goto DECKS Callum for it! Goto watches Callum sputter, and Callum slowly rises again. But then he falls back over! Callum headbutts the mat to fire back up, and the fans rally behind him! Goto winds up and ROCKS Callum! Callum is back to get in Goto’s face! Goto fires a flurry of forearms! Callum CHOPS! Goto feels that one! The fans fire up and Callum roars, but Goto spins him! URA G T R!

Goto goes to run but Callum reels him in! GERMAN SUPLEX! ROUNDHOUSE! Callum runs, but into a fireman’s carry! G T W!! Cover, TWO!! We’re 15 minutes in as Goto stalks Callum to the apron. Goto stomps Callum, then stands him up. But Callum fights the fireman’s carry with elbows! Goto still lifts! Callum flails, slips down, and KICKS Goto! Callum goes up, up, and OSCUTTER 2.0 on the apron!! Both men fall to the floor and the fans fire up! Red Shoes checks, both men are able to continue, so a ring count starts. Khan fans off Callum while the fans rally. The count already passes 7 of 20, then hit 10, but both men are still down!

Callum rises at 13, drags himself in at 17, but Goto is still down! Goto rises up and springs in at 19! The fans fire up as this continues! Callum goes to a corner, runs up, BUSAIKU KNEE! Then he hurries to bring Goto into the drop zone! Callum roars, climbs, and the fans fire up! DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO?!? Goto survives the coup de grace and Callum can’t believe it! Akira & Khan tell Callum to keep going, he’s almost done it! The fans rally and duel as Callum hobbles over. Callum stands Goto up, then runs, but Goto swings, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men stay up, and they DOUBLE LARIAT again!

The fans fire up, Callum returns, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! And again! Callum waistlocks, ripcords, RAINMAKER?!? Cover, TWO!!! Goto survives as Callum shouts out the former leader of Chaos! The fans are thunderous, Callum feeds off that energy, and Callum drags Goto up. Callum calls his shot, springboards, OSC- NO, Goto blocks the cutter! DISCUS- NO, Callum dodges and springboards! OSCUTTER 2.0!!! Cover, TWO!??! But Callum hooks a leg! FIREBOLT!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Goto survives again and the fans are electric! Callum is unsure what to do as we pass 20 minutes, but the fans dueling shakes the arena!

Callum drags Goto up, but Goto wrenches out! Goto spins Callum, dragon sleepers, but Callum slips free! Backslide! Goto rolls through, PENALTY KICK BLOCKED! Goto HEADBUTTS Callum, ripcords, RAINMAKER!!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous again! Goto rises, he brings Callum up, and the fans rally as hard as they can! Goto HEADBUTTS away on Callum, then brings him up to HEADBUTT again! Goto snarls and the fans are thunderous again, as Goto suplexes for SHOTEN KAI!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Callum survives and Goto cannot believe it! The fans duel harder than ever before, and Goto rises again!

Goto roars and focuses his power! Callum sits up, into a BUZZSAW! But then Goto brings Callum around, but Callum drops to victory roll! TWO!! Callum SUPERKICKS, but Goto LARIATS!! Goto stands Callum up, dragon sleepers, but Callum fires shots from below! Goto blocks that arm, traps it, and G T R KAI!!! Cover, GOTO WINS!!

Winner: Hirooki Goto, by pinfall (still IWGP World Heavyweight Champion)

The Prince of Pace did his best to follow in the Aerial Assassin’s footsteps, but he is still a long way from reaching the top of the mountain. However, if this is how close he came on his first try, will nothing stop Callum Newman from being the future of NJPW?

As for Goto, the belt is put back around his waist, and he watches Callum walk away. Callum takes a moment to bow in deep respect to Goto before he and the Empire leave. Goto then grabs the mic, and the fans cheer him on. “No matter what anyone says, this is MY time!” The fans cheer that! Goto continues, “Who’s my next opponent? As a fighting champion, I’ll take on all challengers!” Wait! Zack Sabre Jr. makes his way back out here! Goto took this title from ZSJ so clearly ZSJ wants a rematch. ZSJ grabs a mic to tell Goto in Japanese, “Good work tonight. That was a fantastic match! Truly fantastic.

“You’ve been on a roll lately! You’re indeed a great champion. But I’m you’re next challenger!” The fans like the sound of that! Goto says, “I accept!” The fans really like that, and the two shake hands on it. Will the Submission Master make sure that- WAIT! Shingo Takagi is here?! He storms into the ring with a mic to say, “Pardon the intrusion!” The fans cheer as Takagi asks, “Mind if I speak my piece? Zack, hold on a moment. OI, GOTO! You really are something. You got a belt, a wife, and kids! And on top of that, you’re in Hontai!” The fans do applaud that with a bit of a chuckle.

Takagi points out that he, on the other hand, has no belt, no wife, no kids. “And now it looks like my faction is done… But that doesn’t mean I need to hang my head. I’ll soar to the top!” The fans applaud, and Takagi says the G in IWGP stands for Goto, right? But oi, oi, oi! You can’t spell “Shingo” OR “Takagi” without a G! He has two G’s, so he wants his shot at the title. At least, he’d like to say that. But he has no objects to Zack. Takagi did lose to ZSJ last time. So then Takagi will wait to challenge the winner of Goto VS ZSJ! The fans like that, too! Takagi says if it’s about G’s, Goto can’t argue Takagi’s point!

The three men all look to each other, and it looks like the deal is struck. Fierce Warrior VS Front Man, and the Rampaging Dragon gets the winner! Who will stand on the summit of NJPW going into the summer? Takagi and ZSJ take their leave, and Goto continues. “Again, thank you very much for coming today!” The fans applaud, and Goto says, “No matter who I’m up against, I will not be defeated. The Goto Revolution is far from over! Follow it until the very end! Let’s end with Goto’s G’s.” The fans chuckle, and Goto says he knows most of the locales had G in their names. But not in Fukuoka…

Even so, Goto still has this IWGP World title around his waist, so no worries there. IKU ZO! The fans cheer, and Goto says, “The G in IWGP is for GOTO!” The streamers fly, and the Fierce Warrior is ready to lead NJPW on! But will things only heat up from here on out?


My Thoughts:

An awesome event for Wrestling Dontaku’s finale, and we’re already building towards Dominion next month. I was rather surprised that the Six Woman Tag was so quick. Well, I feel like a lot of Stardom matches on a NJPW show end up like that… But the 10 Man Tag with Tanahashi’s team beating TMDK, and then the 8 Man Tag of LIJ winning, both of those matches felt just as fast/short. I suppose on some level, they did it because we all had a feeling who was winning. Tanahashi’s team wins because he also had special guests Tajiri and Ryota, so that was just a great moment for some longstanding legends.

LIJ winning was apparently to also commemorate their last match as a faction. With Titan being their CMLL member, we only have Hiromu, Takagi and Tsuji. I suppose a trio isn’t necessarily a faction, but I’m surprised they just sprang this dissolution on us. Great match from Yota VS Yuya, but I think they dragged it out a bit at the start. It got hot by the end, and Yota retaining was a great move. Gabe Kidd calling his shot is also a great move, he and Yota are going to have a great rematch from their time limit draw. And then awesome main event from Goto VS Callum, with Callum looking great even in defeat. Callum is definitely on his way, maybe he’ll really build up his power level in the G1 Climax this year.

Great promo to close, with Goto, ZSJ and Takagi establishing the next couple of title shots. I think Goto VS ZSJ has been made for Resurgence this Friday, so they’re getting that right out of the way so Takagi can face the champion at Dominion. At the same time, they kinda have to because Best of the Super Juniors is going to dominate May. Resurgence would be a wild place for a title change since it’s in the US and it’s a true PPV, so I’m not liking ZSJ’s chances.

My Score: 9.1/10

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