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Mitchell’s NJPW WTL X Super Jr. Tag Results & Report! (11/21/22)
Double up on the tag tournaments!

Another year, another double series for NJPW!
As NJPW builds towards WrestleKingdom 17 in the New Year, World Tag League AND Super Jr. Tag League team up for a double tournament series! Who come out contenders to the heavyweight and junior heavyweight tag titles during the holidays?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Yuto Nakashima VS Kosei Fujita; Fujita wins.
- 8 Man Tag: Tomoaki Honma, Togi Makabe, Ryohei Oiwa & Oskar Leube VS The United Empire; The United Empire wins.
- Six Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Suzuki-Gun; Double Count-Out Draw.
- Super Jr. Tag League 2022: KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight VS Alex Zayne & EL LINDAMAN; Zayne & Lindaman win.
- Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Ryusuke Taguchi & Clark Connors VS DOUKI & Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Taguchi & Connors win.
- Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Robbie Eagles & Tiger Mask VS SHO & Dick Togo; Eagles & Tiger Mask win.
- Super Jr. Tag League 2022: BUSHI & Titán VS Ace Austin & Chris Bey; Ace & Bey win.
- Super Jr. Tag League 2022: YOH & Lio Rush VS TJP & Francesco Akira; TJP & Akira win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Super Jr. Tag League 2022: KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight VS Alex Zayne & EL LINDAMAN!
The Time Splitter and #Jet2Fly team up for the tournament to see how far and fast they can go! But will they get up to 88 miles per hour? Or will The Sauce and the G-Rex cause them to crash ‘n’ burn?
The teams sort out and Kushida starts against Zayne. Fans rally as they get to cheer this event. Kushida and Zayne circle, feel things out, and Kushida arm-drags Zayne down. Kushida stays on top as Zayne moves around, and Kushida facelocks. Zayne powers up but Kushida throws him down. Zayne slips away and fans cheer this opening exchange. Kushida and Zayne reset, feel things out again, and Zayne shoots around to a waistlock. Kushida tries to pry that open but Zayne lifts and SLAMS Kushida down. Zayne floats to the facelock, pushes Kushida over but Kushida uses his leg guard to scissor Zayne.
Kushida has a top mount and then shifts to get an arm. Kushida wrenches an arm and brings Zayne over to tag in Knight. Zayne slips away but fans cheer as Knight eggs him on. Zayne tags Lindaman and fans fire up! Lindaman and Knight run in and Knight runs Lindaman over! Lindaman sits up and is shocked! Things speed up, Knight leaps over but Lindaman kicks low. Lindaman slaps Knight around, runs, but Knight hurdles! Knight rolls, but Lindaman leaps over! They keep moving, and Knight scoops to SLAM Lindaman! Fans fire up, Knight keeps moving, SLIDING SHOULDER! Cover, TWO!
Fans rally up and Knight brings Lindaman up. Tag back to Kushida, and Knight wrenches Lindaman’s arm to hand it off to Kushida. Kushida wrenches, wristlocks, then tags Knight back in. Kushida hands off the wristlock and Knight wrenches it more. Knight uppercuts the arm, tags Kushida, and Kushida takes the handoff to wrench. Tag to Knight, he and Kushida wrench, handoff and repeat! Then they double wrench, double snapmare, and double knee drop on both arms! Fans applaud and Knight covers, TWO! Fans rally up as Knight stands Lindaman up. Lindaman CHOPS but Knight shakes his head. Lindaman CHOPS again, but Knight shakes his head again.
Knight blocks Lindaman’s lariat, BOOTS the arm, then whips Lindaman to ropes. Lindaman holds ropes and avoids Knight’s dropkick! Tag to Zayne and Lindaman drags Knight up by his leg. Zayne runs to leap frog dropkick! Fans fire up as Zayne whips Knight corner to corner. Zayne runs in to ELBOW! Lindaman runs in to ELBOW! Lindaman feeds Knight to Zayne’s scoop, BAJA BLAST! Cover, TWO! Knight hangs tough but fans rally as Zayne’s just heating up. Zayne brings Knight up, wrenches and wristlocks, but Knight throws body shots. Zayne kicks low, wrenches again, and brings Knight around to BITE the fingers!
The ref reprimands, Zayne lets off, and he says, “Oishi! <Delicious!>” Fans rally as Zayne tags Lindaman back in. Lindaman has the ref watch Kushida, and Lindaman takes out his mouth guard. Zayne and Knight throw hands, Zayne ROCKS Knight and Lindaman wrenches, “ITADAKIMASU~! <Thanks for the meal!>” Lindaman takes a BITE! Lindaman also says it’s delicious! Lindaman stomps Knight down, puts his mouth guard back in, but Knight throws body shots. Knight fires forearms but Lindaman gives them back. Lindaman rakes the eyes, then fires up with the fans. Lindaman suplexes but Knight blocks!
Fans rally as Knight suplexes Lindaman, only for Lindaman to fight that off. Lindaman elbows and ROLLING ELBOWS, then he runs the ropes. Knight scoops to a BACKBREAKER! Fans fire up while both men are down! Knight and Lindaman crawl for their corners, hot tags to Kushida and Zayne! Zayne runs in but into a GAMANGIRI! Kushida KICKS and KICKS and KICKS the bad arm, then whips. Zayne reverses but Kushida CROSSBODIES! Fans fire up as Kushida dodges Zayne to PELE! Zayne ends up in a corner, and Kushida runs in to SHOTEI! Zayne staggers, Kushida goes up, FLYING KNEE to the bad arm!
Kushida wrenches that arm, to an ELBOW BREAKER! Zayne drops to a knee, but he avoids the Penalty Kick! Zayne waistlocks, Kushida standing switches, they go to ropes, and Kushida Electric Chair Lifts! Tag to Knight but Zayne fights free! Knight kicks low, he and Kushida double whip. They send Zayne through, body shot and knee lift! But Lindaman runs in to knee Knight! Lindaman kicks and hammers away on Kushida! Lindaman runs, into a back drop, but he tightly sunset flips through! Kushida stays up and rains down fists! Knight ROLLING SPLASHES Lindaman! Kushida puts on an ARMBAR!
Fans rally as Knight trips Zayne! BOSTON CRAB! Fans fire up for the simultaneous submission holds! Zayne powers up, turns back over, and he kicks Knight away! Knight falls on Kushida to break the armbar! Fans fire up while all four men are down. Fans rally behind Zayne and he hauls Knight up. Zayne throws a forearm, Knight gives it back. They go back and forth, forearm for forearm, and Knight eggs Zayne on! They pick up speed, Zayne gets the edge with elbows and a SOBAT! But Knight DROPKICKS back! Fans fire up even more as Knight kips up! Kushida returns, he Electric Chair Lifts again!
Knight and Kushida coordinate, DROPKICK LIFT SLAM!! Cover, Lindaman deadlifts Knight away! To GERMAN SUPLEX! Kushida KNEES Lindaman and whips. Lindaman reverses, but Kushida handsprings, into a waistlock! GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up as Lindaman brings Knight up. Zayne goes to a corner, Lindaman lifts Knight, KUMAGOROSHI! Zayne fires up and says, “ITADAKIMASU~!” Zayne is up top, for the CINNAMON TWIST!! Cover, Zayne & Lindaman win!
Winners: Alex Zayne & El Lindaman, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Kushida & Knight earn 0)
#SAUCEHEARTS has a huge first win! Will they burn up the block and take those trophies? Can #TimeJet reset next round to get to 1.21 gigawatts?
Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Ryusuke Taguchi & Clark Connors VS DOUKI & Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
The Funky Weapon and Wild Rhino combine forces to become the Wild Hips! Taguchi knows firsthand how powerful those buns of steel are, but will he and Connors be sitting pretty with two points? Or will Suzuki-Gun’s Japones Del Mal and Hell Master give them a spanking?
The Wild Hips are coordinating outfits now, both wearing vests and safari hats. They also both have little black bags. What’s in the bag? Taguchi brings out a bottle of water to simply take a drink. The teams sort out and Wild Hips check that their buns are ready. “Crocodile” Taguchi starts against Kanemaru and fans rally up. Taguchi makes sure he’s hearing “TA-GU-CHI!” and he circles with Kanemaru. They tie up, Kanemaru headlocks but Taguchi powers out. Kanemaru runs Taguchi over, then keeps moving. Taguchi hurdles but Kanemaru waistlocks. Taguchi elbows free, whips, but Kanemaru reverses and Douki gets in a cheap shot!
Kanemaru DECKS Connors, the ref reprimands, but Douki hops in to stomp Taguchi. Kanemaru stomps Taguchi, and Suzuki-Gun whips Taguchi to a corner. Kanemaru runs in but Taguchi dodges! HIP ATTACK for Douki! Kanemaru dodges Taguchi to throw a body shot! Kanemaru whips but Taguchi goes up and catches Kanemaru, for the BOOTY BUMP! Taguchi runs and HIP ATTACKS! Fans fire up and Taguchi calls upon the powers of Strong Style already! “ORYA~!” But Douki dropkicks him down! Kanemaru BOOTS Connors off the apron and Douki hurries out after him. Douki stomps Connors while Kanemaru goes to Taguchi.
Kanemaru drags Taguchi up to throw him out and then go after him. Kanemaru brings Taguchi around for a BIG atomic drop! Kanemaru kicks Taguchi in the butt, then stalks him around the way. Taguchi falls over, Kanemaru kicks him around and stomps his butt! And again! Taguchi writhes and crawls but Kanemaru drags him back up. Kanemaru puts Taguchi in the ring and stalks him to the ropes. Fans rally but Kanemaru drags Taguchi up. Kanemaru whips Taguchi into the corner hard! Taguchi falls down, Kanemaru tags Douki, and Douki stomps Taguchi. Douki digs his boot in but the ref reprimands.
Douki lets off, but he has the ref busy with Connors so Kanemaru can claw Taguchi’s eyes! Douki then adds on with his boots! Suzuki-Gun lets off before the ref catches on, and Douki drags Taguchi up. Douki snapmares Taguchi, runs and SLIDING BOOTS! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up for Taguchi but Douki drags him up. Douki bumps Taguchi off Kanemaru’s boot, then tags him in. Kanemaru stomps and CLUBS Taguchi, covers, TWO! Fans rally as Taguchi hangs in there. Taguchi throws body shots and CHOPS! But Kanemaru rakes the eye! Kanemaru runs, Taguchi leaps, but into an atomic drop! Kanemaru runs again, but Taguchi somersaults to HIP ATTACK!
Fans fire up while both men are down! Taguchi and Kanemaru crawl, hot tags to Connors and Douki! The Wild Rhino rallies on Douki with shoulders and elbows, then a BIG elbow in the corner! Connors whips corner to corner, runs in and RAMS into Douki! Then Connors suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Douki is still in this but fans rally for Connors. Connors aims from the corner, but Kanemaru anchors his foot! Connors kicks Kanemaru away and runs at Douki, but Douki hurdles over. Kanemaru runs in to dropkick Connors’ legs out! Connors bails out, Douki builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and down goes the Wild Rhino!
Douki puts Connors in, Kanemaru drags Connors up and Douki climbs the corner! BRITISH FALL and DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO!! Connors survives, but Douki drags him into ITALIAN STRETCH #32! Kanemaru intercepts Taguchi with a chop block! Kanemaru puts Taguchi in a FIGURE FOUR! Wild Hips endure simultaneous submission holds!! Fans fire up but Connors is fading! But he springs back to life with a second wind! Connors moves around, reaches out, but he’s fading again! Connors falls over, but he uses one last gasp to get the ROPEBREAK! Douki lets go at 4, and Kanemaru lets Taguchi go.
Fans rally while Douki goes to the apron. Douki aims as Connors rises, DAYBREAKER!! Cover, TWO!!! Connors survives and fans are thunderous! Douki roars, he wheelbarrows Connors, SUPLEX DE LA- NO, Connors fights the full nelson with elbows! Connor sis free but the HELL STAB knocks him down! Douki runs, but Taguchi gets in to HIP ATTACK! HIP ATTACK for Kanemaru! Fans fire up as Taguchi brings Douki up. Feed to the POWERSLAM! Taguchi and Connors roar as they combine their powers!! DOUBLE HIP ATTACK!! Cover, but Kanemaru breaks it! Taguchi throws Kanemaru out and Connors fires back up!
Fans rally behind Connors as he drags Douki back up. Back suplex, but Douki hits a takeover! Cover, TWO?!?! Connors escapes, he sets up, and SPEARS Douki! Taguchi keeps Kanemaru outside with OH MY GAH ANKLE! Connors roars, hauls Douki up again, TROPHY KILLER!! Cover, Wild Hips win!
Winners: Ryusuke Taguchi & Clark Connors, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Suzuki-Gun earns 0)
Fans are going wild for the Wild Hips! They get those important first points, but will they be leading the pack? Will Douki & Kanemaru be able to turn things around next round?
Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Robbie Eagles & Tiger Mask VS SHO & Dick Togo!
The Flying Tigers are back in action! The former IWPG Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions want those belts back, but will the House of Torture’s Murder Machine & Spoiler play spoiler already?
The teams sort out and fans cheer with Eagles, “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” But then Sho & Dick rush the Flying Tigers! The bell rings to get this on record as Dick bumps Tiger off buckles and Sho rakes Eagles’ eyes! Sho kicks low then throws Eagles out. Dick digs his boots into Tiger, then Sho adds on. Fans boo but the House of Torture mugs Tiger with haymakers. They double whip, but Tiger gets around the double clothesline to waistlock Sho. Sho switches but Tiger BOOTS Dick away. Tiger then KANGAROO KICKS Sho, and hits Dick with a BACKBREAKER! Fans rally for Tiger as he tags in Eagles.
Flying Tigers double whip Dick to double hip toss! Then KICK, KICK, repeat, and double basement dropkicks! They kick and KICK and DOUBLE KICK Sho! Cover, TWO! Eagles drags Sho around and steps through, but Sho scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Eagles lets off the legs to drag Sho up for knees! Eagles cravats but Sho stops the sliced bread! Sho wrenches an arm, bends the fingers, then whips Eagles. Eagles reverses and Sho ends up in the corner. Eagles runs in but Sho puts him on the apron. Eagles avoids the leg sweep and ROCKS Sho with a forearm, but Dick’s creeping up! Dick trips Eagles off the apron!
Fans boo as Sho DECKS Tiger! Sho distracts the ref so Dick can ROCK Eagles, UPPERCUT him, then put him in the ring. Sho ROPE GUILLOTINES Eagles! Fans boo more but Sho soaks it all up. Sho stomps Eagles, stands on his neck, but the ref reprimands. Sho steps off, drags Eagles up and wrenches the arm to a wristlock. Tag to Dick and Dick CLUBS the arm. Dick wrenches, hammerlocks, headlocks and sneaks in a punch! Eagles ends up on the ropes, so Dick CHOKES Eagles! Sho adds his boot, the ref reprimands them both, but he also has Tiger stay in his corner. Fans rally for Eagles but Dick drags Eagles up to snapmare and FIST DROP! Cover, TWO!
Dick and Sho are annoyed but the ref defends his count. Dick drags Eagles to the corner and tags in Sho. Fans rally with “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” Sho laughs as he stalks Eagles and stomps him down. Sho drags Eagles up but Eagles throws body shots and CHOPS! Fans fire up, Eagles CHOPS more, but Sho rakes eyes! The ref reprimands, fans boo, but Sho whips Eagles into the corner. Sho sucker punches Tiger while Dick holds Eagles in the corner. Sho runs in but Eagles BOOTS him away! Eagles elbows Dick then RANAS Sho! Fans fire up again while both men are down! Eagles crawls over, but Sho anchors a foot!
Sho drags Eagles back from Tiger and he whips Eagles to rpoes. Eagles reverses, kicks and WHEEL KICKS! Both men are down again and fans rally up! Hot tag to Tiger Mask! Tiger KICKS and KICKS and SOBATS Sho to a corner, then he ROUNDHOUSES Sho down! Tiger underhooks but Sho wrenches out, only to swing into chicken wings! Sho fights free but Tiger kicks him again! And again! Tiger chicken wings but Sho switches! Tiger throws elbows, runs, but Sho uses the ref as a shield! Sho then runs to SPEAR! Fans rally up while both men are down! Sho grabs Tiger’s arm, wrenches and kicks, KICKS and SUPER- NO, Tiger blocks!
Tiger spins Sho, SOBATS, then runs, but into a JUMP KNEE! Sho runs in, but Tiger catches and spins Sho to the TIGER DRIVER! But Tiger can’t make the cover! Fans rally up as both men crawl, hot tags to Dick and Eagles! Eagles dodges Dick, dropkicks the leg out, then RUNNING KICKS! Dick goes to a corner, Eagles runs corner to corner, but Dick dodges the double knees! Eagles still pursues but Dick kicks a leg out and Oklahoma Rolls! TWO, but into a CROSSFACE! But Eagles rolls Dick to a cover! TWO, Dick ducks a kick but Eagles blocks Dick’s! TURBO BACKPACK! Cover, but Sho breaks it!
Tiger kicks Sho out of the ring and Eagles wraps Dick up into the RON MILLER SPECIAL!! Dick endures, fans fire up, but now Evil and Yujiro Takahashi rush in! The ref stops them but he misses Dick tapping out!! Eagles complains but Sho POSTS Tiger and gets his wrench! Fans shout for Evil & Yujiro to leave, but Sho aims at Eagles! Eagles blocks the wrench attack!! But that means letting Dick go! Eagles and Sho struggle over the wrench, and then Eagles ROUBNDHOUSES Sho down! Eagles runs Evil & Yujiro off, but Dick is there to poke him in the eye! And spin him around, into a full nelson, snapmare, and ghost pin! TWO!! CROSSFACE!!
Eagles endures and fans rally up! Eagles fights around, reaches out, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Tiger stomps Sho on the outside while Dick lets Eagles go. Dick drags Eagles up, reels him in, but Eagles wrenches out and gets around, schoolboy! TWO!! Eagles runs but into a LARIAT! Dick drags Eagles up, underhooks, and PEDIGREE!! But Dick goes up! Tiger ROCKS Dick first! Tiger goes up after Dick but Sho CLUBS away on Tiger! Sho Electric Chair Lifts Tiger and Dick adjusts, but Tiger victory rolls to avoid the Doomsday Device! Tiger DROPKICKS Sho out! Fans fire up as Tiger builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and down goes Sho!
Eagles SHOTGUNS Evil & Yujiro, to then DIVE and wipe them out! Fans are thunderous as Eagles GAMANGIRIS Dick, springboards in and missile dropkicks the legs! RON MILLER SPECIAL!! Dick taps, Flying Tigers win!
Winners: Robbie Eagles & Tiger Mask, by pinfall (gain 2 points; House of Torture earns 0)
The deck was stacked but Eagles & Tiger still come out on top! Will the Flying Tigers fly to new heights in this tag league? Will Sho & Dick just have to cheat harder next round?
Super Jr. Tag League 2022: BUSHI & Titán VS Ace Austin & Chris Bey!
Los Ingobernables de Japon’s Black Mask & #INMORTAL were so, so close to winning the titles, but there’s always a way back! Will Bushi & Titan make this tournament tranquilo? Or will The Inevitable & The Ultimate Finesser make things just Too Sweet?
The teams sort out and Bullet Club attacks LIJ! Ace is after Bushi while Bey is after Titan! The bell rings and Ace throws Bushi out. Bullet Club put their jackets away to focus on Titan. They double whip and double dropkick! Ace then PLANCHAS to take Bushi out! Fans fire up and Bey drags Titan up. Fans rally while Bey stomps Titan. Bey drags Titan up, whips but Titan reverses to kick low. Titan runs but Bey SUPER FOREARMS! Titan staggers, Bey whips him to a corner, but Titan goes up and over and handsprings away! Fans cheer the agility, and then Titan goes Matrix to CALF KICK Bey down!
Fans fire up and Titan tags Bushi. Bushi CLUBS Bey, CLUBS him again, and stomps him down. Bushi drags Bey up to hit a NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE, but fans rally for Bushi. Tag to Titan, and Bushi wrenches Bey’s arm while Titan climbs. Titan DOUBLE STOMPS the arm! Titan eggs Bey on, kicks him around, then fires off fast hands, kicks and a SOBAT! Titan runs but Ace stands in his way! Ace dares Titan to hit him, and Titan does swing, but Ace gets away. Bey KNEES Titan out of the ring, then DECKS Bushi off the apron! Ace APRON BACK SUPLEXES Titan! Bey flexes while Ace puts Titan in for him.
Bey stalks Titan to a corner, drags him up and UPPERCUTS him in the back! Cover, ROPEBREAK! Fans rally but Bey drags Titan over. Tag to Ace, Bullet Club double whips Titan to a corner. Bey sets up for Ace to pommel and ROUNDHOUSE! Ace sets up for FINESSE IN MOTION! Then feed to the drop toehold and capoeria kick! Bey runs in to DOUBLE STOMP! Ace covers, TWO! Fans rally, Ace drags Titan around and hip drops him. Ace hip drops again, then he kicks at Bushi. Fans rally as Ace gut wrench suplexes Titan! Ace drags Titan back up, bumps him off buckles, and he tags in Bey.
Ace holds Titan up for Bey to roll, handspring and CLAW Titan’s back! A shoutout to El Phantasmo! The ref still reprimands but Bey grins. Bey tags Ace and then sets Titan up. Ace slingshots, rolls, handsprings, and CLAWS Titan’s back! Fans applaud while Titan writhes. Fans rally up, Ace stomps Titan down, and then Ace drags Titan up. Ace RAMS Titan into the corner, tags Bey, and they double wrench and CHOP, to double drop toehold, and DOUBLE CLAW his back! Too Sweet~! Titan writhes and Bey mocks his pain before dropping an elbow. Bey sits Titan up and JAMS his knee into Titan’s back. Bey pulls on the arms for a motorcycle stretch!
Titan endures, fans rally, but Bey says Titan can’t hear it! Bey pulls on the arms but Titan fights to his feet. Titan turns things around but Bey uppercuts him down! Tag to Ace and Ace stomps Titan around. Ace stands on Titan at the ropes but lets off as the ref reprimands. Ace drags Titan around, covers, TWO! Fans rally up but Ace clubs Titan with crossface forearms. Ace clamps on a chinlock and even traps an arm. Then he shifts to a DRAGON SLEEPER! Titan endures and fans rally more! Titan kicks around, reaches out, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Ace lets off and fans rally up. Ace looms over Titan, then drags him back up.
Ace wrenches and reels Titan in, atomic drop to back suplex! Fans still rally and Ace taunts Titan. Ace taunts Bushi, too, and Titan crawls that way. But then Ace drags Titan away, puts him in the corner, and he tags in Bey. Ace brings Titan up, Bey runs in, LOW KICK RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP COMBO! And then, STANDING MOONSAULT LEG DROP COMBO! Bey covers, TWO! Bey grows frustrated but the fans fire up! Bey stands on Titan’s head, stomps him, then taunts the fans. Fans rally but Bey kicks at Bushi. Bey drags Titan over to tag in Ace. They double back suplex but Titan lands on his feet!
Titan ends up in a corner, Bey runs in but Titan sends him out! Ace runs in but Titan dodges! Hot tag to Bushi! Bushi dodges Ace, kicks and whips, but Ace reverses. But Bushi RANAS! It wasn’t the cleanest, but Bushi goes after Ace. Bey gets in and CLUBS Bushi! Bey throws hands, he and Ace double whip Bushi to the corner, then Bey runs in. Bushi dodges and Bey hits buckles! Bushi BOOTS Ace, then hooks up Bey, BULLDOG DROPKICK COMBO! Fans fire up as Ace goes to a corner. Bushi runs corner to corner, but Ace dodges! Ace runs back in but into a SWING KICK! Bushi goes up top and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Then BUSHIROONI!
Fans fire up and Bushi catches Ace to spin and DDT! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as Bushi brings Ace back up. Bushi hooks Ace up but Ace spins out of the fisherman screw! Ace reels Bushi in to back suplex! Ace sits Bushi up for the LOW SPIN KICK! Ace tags in Bey and Bey hurries to bring Bushi up. But Bushi swings, only for Bey to knee, knee and CHOP! Bey whips, Bushi reverses and dropkicks the legs out! Fans fire up as Bushi crawls for his corner, hot tag to Titan! Titan springboards and CROSSBODIES Bey! Ace throws Titan down by his mask but Titan kips up to PELE Ace! Bey mule kicks, runs, but Titan dodges to RANA Bey down!
Fans fire up as Bushi CLUBS Bey and stands Bullet Club up. Titan builds speed to somersault and slingshot, then TOP ROPE QUEBRADA! Fans fire up for Titan as he rises and roars! Titan puts Bey in, BOOTS him to a corner, then tags Bushi. Titan SOBATS Bey, LIJ double whip Bey corner to corner, and Bushi runs in to back elbow! Bushi sets up for INMORTAL IN MOTION! Titan feeds Bey to Bushi’s lift, MISSILE DROPKICK SPINEBUSTER! Cover, but Ace barrels in to break it! Fans fire up and Titan CLUBS Ace. Titan throws Ace out and fans rally as Bushi has Bey. Bushi whips Bey corner to corner, then Titan runs in to CRAZY LARIAT!
Bushi runs in, CODE BREAKER! But Bey flips through it?! PELE for Bushi! Bey kips up and avoids Titan’s springboard! Titan goes Matrix but Bey RABBIT PUNCHES him! Tag to Ace and he steps in to FLYING CHUCK! Titan bails out, Bey builds speed, TAG AND FLY! Direct hit on Titan! Ace runs at Bushi, knees low and KNEES, to HEEL KICK! Ace runs, to BLOCKBUSTER! Fans fire up as Bey tags back in! Bullet Club aim at Bushi, BOOSTED CUTTER!! Cover, Bullet Club wins!!
Winners: Ace Austin & Chris Bey, by pinfall (gain 2 points; LIJ earns 0)
Bullet Club gets those two sweet points! Will their taking the trophy be inevitable? Or can Bushi & Titan tranquilo and turn things around?
Super Jr. Tag League 2022: YOH & Lio Rush VS TJP & Francesco Akira!
Chaos’ Direct Drive teams up with their newest member, and they’re starting against the champions right out the gate! Will Yoh & Lio be the Men of the Hour? Or will “Catch 2/2” get those first two points?
The Orchestrator, Gideon Grey, gives the introduction for the “future winners of the Super Junior Tag League,” the Public Enemy and the Nova Fireball. Gideon even introduces Red Shoes for good measure. The teams sort out and a lot of trash is talked, but we start with Yoh and TJP. Fans rally and duel as the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Yoh headlocks. Yoh grinds and hits a takeover, but TJP bridges up and turns things around to headlock Yoh! TJP hits a takeover, Yoh keeps his shoulder up, and rolls TJP to a cover. ONE and TJP keeps the headlock. Yoh kicks and kicks and pops free, which fans applaud.
TJP smirks and nods as he and Yoh reset. They circle, tie up, and Yoh hits an arm-drag. TJP headscissors and he holds tight as Yoh kicks around. Yoh hops, hops and handsprings free! Fans applaud and TJP keeps his cool as he resets with Yoh again. They circle, Yoh kicks low and wrenches an arm. TJP rolls, wrenches and cartwheels to bring Yoh into the twisting headscissors! Yoh headscissors back! TJP headstands and powers free! Fans cheer while TJP pats Yoh on the knee. Yoh avoids the Penalty Kick! And the standing moonsault! Yoh sweeps the legs and covers, ONE! TJP sweeps the legs and covers, ONE! TJP handsprings and fans fire up for the standoff!
Yoh and TJP go to their corners, they tag in Akira and Lio. Fans rally for “A! KI-RA!” and he circles with Lio. They tie up, Akira powers Lio to ropes, but Akira lets off slowly. Akira gives Lio a hard pat on the shoulders but Lio keeps cool. Lio steps up but Akira kicks low and headlocks. Lio powers out but Akira runs him over! Akira flexes, things speed up, but Akira stomps Lio as he drops down. But Lio whips, only for Akira to reverse, only for Lio to reverse, only for Akira, and then Lio, and then Akira! Lio uses the ropes to get around and whip Akira away. Lio eggs Akira on but then goes the other way, and then again!
Akira drops, Lio leaps over and comes back to go up and RANA! Fans fire up as Lio handsprings under, mule kicks, ENZIGURIS, and kips up! Fans cheer Lio on as he watches Akira flounder. Lio brings Akira up, whips him to the corner and RAMS in! Tag to Yoh, Yoh whips Lio for Lio to whip Yoh. Yoh BLASTS TJP off the apron, then Lio runs and slides up to Yoh. Yoh spins Lio and Lio victory rolls with Yoh! They roll and roll, it’s a bit clunky, but they still make it to the corner so Lio can SPLASH Akira! Fans rally up and Lio fist bumps Yoh. Yoh stomps Akira, brings him up, and ROCKS Akira with forearms!
Yoh runs, Akira dodges and tags TJP! TJP runs in to whip Yoh but Yoh reverses. TJP goes Spider-Man, Yoh runs in but is dumped out. Akira PLANCHAS Yoh down! Akira hurries in and gets a boost from TJP to SHOTGUN Lio! Fans rally for the United Empire, and TJP fetches Yoh. TJP puts Yoh in, drags him up and bumps him off buckles. TJP stomps a mudhole into Yoh, and fans rally as TJP gives Yoh scrapes to the face! TJP runs side to side, for the BOOT WASH! Fans fire up, TJP drags Yoh back up, and he gives him another round of scrapes! TJP runs side to side to BOOT WASH DROPKICK!
Fans fire up and chant for TJP as he goes into the ring. TJP drags Yoh to a cover, TWO! Yoh hangs tough but TJP drags him up again. Tag to Akira, the Empire double whip Yoh to ropes, and SOBAT, KICK, KICK, BASEMENT SHOTGUN! Cover, TWO! Akira eggs Lio on, drags Yoh back up, and he CLUBS Yoh on the neck. Yoh goes to ropes, Akira CLUBS him again, and he talks trash. Yoh CHOPS, ROCKS, CHOPS again, but Akira CHOPS! Yoh sputters as he drops to his knees but fans fire up! Akira puts Yoh in the corner, TJP runs in and DECKS Lio, then Akira snapmares Yoh. Akira runs, TJP gets him up, and Akira says take pictures now! ELECTRIC CHAIR SENTON!
Fans fire up and Akira pushes Yoh to a cover. TWO, and Akira looms over Yoh. Akira kicks Yoh around but Yoh eggs him on. Akira throws forearms but Yoh just eggs Akira on! Akira CHOPS, runs, but Yoh handsprings away! Mule kick and NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up while both men are down! Yoh crawls for his corner, TJP runs in to drag him back! But Yoh BOOTS TJP away! Hot tag to Lio! Lio baits Akira in, then goes up and around him to then go up and QUEBRADA! TJP returns, he back suplexes, but Lio lands on his feet! Lio LARIATS TJP, LARIATS Akira, then LARIATS TJP and LARIATS Akira again!
Lio whips TJP to a corner, TJP reverses but Lio slides to a stop. Lio BOOTS TJP, BOOTS Akira, but Akira ducks the haymaker. Akira waistlocks, Lio elbows free, and Lio whips TJP to ropes. TJP reverses, Akira hooks Lio up and the Empire double whip. But Lio ducks the double clothesline to handspring and DOUBLE BACK ELBOWS! Fans fire up again as TJP and Akira bail out. Lio builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit on TJP! Lio hurries and DIVES on Akira! Direct hit there, too! Fans are thunderous as Lio puts Akira in. Lio brings Akira up and in, but Akira fights the back suplex. Lio powers through to BACK SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Akira crawls away, TJP returns and kicks low. TJP ROCKS Lio, Lio ROCKS TJP, repeat! They go back and forth, TJP gets the edge, but Lio fires back with fast hands! Lio ROCKS TJP, runs, but TJP ROUNDHOUSES! TJP fireman’s carries but Yoh brings Lio down. Yoh kicks TJP low, gives Lio a boost, but TJP avoids the scissor kick to JUMP SOBAT Lio! TJP kicks and whips Yoh but Yoh reverses! TJP holds ropes, Lio runs in to clothesline him out! Yoh hurries and PLANCHAS! Yoh puts TJP back in, Lio schoolboys and SPIN KICKS! Fans fire up while TJP flops out of the ring. Lio aims at Akira, runs in and SPEARS! Cover, TJP breaks it!
Fans continue to rally for Lio and he throws TJP out. Lio hurries over to tag Yoh, and Yoh has the fans heat up. Yoh runs in to BACK ELBOW Akira! But Akria roars! They throw forearms back and forth! Yoh gets the edge, kicks and suplexes, but Akira slips out to shove then follow. Akira wheelbarrows, into a GERMAN SUPLEX! Yoh covers, TWO!! Akira survives and fans are thunderous as they duel! Yoh goes to the corner, he tunes up the band! Akira rises, Yoh aims but TJP blocks the superkick to spin around and back suplex! Lio SHINING WIZARDS TJP! Lio kicks at Akira but Akira blocks to flip Lio to the corner! Akira runs in but he blocks Lio’s boot, only for Lio to SLAP him!
Lio goes up but Akira gets him for a SECOND ROPE SPANISH FLY! Fans fire up as Yoh runs in, but into a SNAP DRAGON! Akira fires up and runs, but Yoh SUPERKICKS Akira down!! All four men are down and Korakuen Hall is electric! Lio and TJP bail out while Akira and Yoh stir. Yoh and Akira crawl towards each other, and Yoh brings Akira up with underhooks. Akira resists, but Yoh lifts! AKira fights that to wrench out and ENZIGURI! Then chicken wings, to HIGH ANGLE GERMAN! Bridging cover, TWO!! Fans are thunderous again as Akira fires up! Akira drags Yoh up, reels him in, but Yoh fights Speedfire! Akira throws knee after knee after knee, and Yoh falls down!
Akira taunts Yoh, drags him back up, but Yoh ROCKS him with a forearm! Yoh staggers over to Akira, reels him in, but Akira fights the full nelson. Akira elbows, runs, TJP tags in but Lio rushes in. TJP sends Lio out while Akira waistlocks Yoh. Akira shoves Yoh and TJP sends him to ropes, they STEAL 3K!!! But they don’t end it there, they run to give Yoh 2 BY 2!! And then Akira runs to FLY out onto Lio! TJP goes up top and he aims at Yoh, for the MAMBA SPLASH!! Cover, Lio breaks it in time!!! Fans are electric again as all four men are down! TJP pushes Lio out of the ring, then he drags Yoh back up. Akira coordinates with him as TJP Electric Chair Lifts!
Akira is up top, but Lio HEADBUTTS Akira down! Yoh victory rolls, TWO!! TJP catches Yoh to a dragon sleeper but Yoh drops! TJP drops on the cover, TWO and Yoh finishes the victory roll! TWO and Yoh runs, into a SUPERKICK! TJP fireman’s carries, but Lio SUPERKICKS TJP! Yoh & Lio DOUBLE SUPERKICK!! Fans are thunderous as Yoh pounds the mat Lio roars, Yoh roars, and they haul TJP up! Lio runs, rebounds, STUNNER! Yoh suplexes TJP for the GHOSTBUSTER!! Double cover, TWO!?!? Yoh & Rush cannot believe it! The fans are electric again as Yoh roars! Lio and Yoh three-finger fist-bump. They whip TJP, but Akira rushes in to victory roll DOUBLE STOMP Lio!
TJP sunset flips through the flapjack to then jackknife! The Empire wins!!
Winners: TJP & Francesco Akira, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Yoh & Lio earn 0)
The champions had a fight on their hands, but they come out on top! Will Chaos be able to make up for lost time in the next round?
As for the Empire, Gideon helps TJP stay up on his feet until he’s caught his breath. TJP then walks up to Lio and offers him a handshake. Lio accepts it, showing there is still respect between these rivals. Then the Empire ushers Chaos out of the ring so they can have their moment in the spotlight. TJP gets the mic to say in Japanese, “I’m tired… It hurts! In my head.” He then asks Red Shoes, in Spanish, “Help me.” Red Shoes returns to the ring, and Akira says to him, “Allow me to speak a bit of Japanese.” Red Shoes and the fans applaud. “Hey, Korakuen, our name is Catch 2/2.” Or perhaps in Japanese, Catch Ni Ni.
Red Shoes, Akira is going to tell you something to tell the fans. He whispers it to Red Shoes. Red Shoes takes the mic to first compliment Akira on his Japanese. And then he explains to the fans that Catch 2/2 want them to participate in a closing cheer. Fans like the sound of that! Akira and TJP quickly help Red Shoes know how it goes. You point to one side, shout “CATCH!” Then to this side, “NI NI!” So, get it? CATCH! NI NI! Fans applaud to acknowledge that, and the Empire would like the fans to be really loud. Okay, three, two, one! CATCH! NI NI! CATCH! NI NI! CATCH! NI NI! They keep it going around and around, and Akira thanks them all!
Gideon then gives final introductions! On behalf of TJP, Akira, himself and the entire United Empire, he says, “Good bye, MWAH! And good… No no no. THIS IS THE POWER OF THE UNITED EMPIRE~!!” A bit of a nod to the Cleaner that’s coming for Will Ospreay, but will the Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions remain spotless in the Super Junior Tag League?
Here are the Super Jr. Tag League standings!
TJP & Akira: 1-0, 2 points
Zayne & Lindaman: 1-0, 2 points
Taguchi & Connors: 1-0, 2 points
Eagles & Tiger Mask: 1-0, 2 points
Austin & Bey: 1-0, 2 points
Yoh & Lio: 0-1, 0 points
Bushi & Titan: 0-1, 0 points
The House of Torture: 0-1, 0 points
Suzuki-Gun: 0-1, 0 points
KUSHIDA & Knight: 0-1, 0 points
My Thoughts:
A great opening night for this new tradition of NJPW’s. Super Jr. Tag League opening was a bit of a surprise, but we got great stuff up and down the block. Great looking combinations, too, especially “Wild Hips” and Taguchi dressing up like Connors. And I feel like the only result that surprised me was LIJ losing to Bullet Club’s Impact branch. Not that Ace and Bey aren’t great in their own right, I just thought LIJ would start strong to keep pace with the champions. But maybe LIJ will have a great comeback story to become a surprising finalist. But the champions win, and they get to debut their new team name and team chant, they’re definitely going to be a finalist with some great matches all through this tournament.
My Score: 8.6/10
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.
Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.
Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.
.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/srciTTbel0
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Ratings:
- Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
- Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
- Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
- Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
- Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4
Results:
Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge
Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.
Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.
Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.
.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/FnKwPqm2ff
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.
Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.
Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!
Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich
I expect very little from this match.
Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.
Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.
Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin
Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.
Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.
Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.
Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.
Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.
Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater
Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.
Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.
Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.
Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.
There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.
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