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Mitchell’s NJPW WTL X Super Jr. Tag Results & Report! (12/2/22)

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NJPW WTL X Super Jr.

World Tag League, Round 5! Super Jr. Tag League, Round 6!

NJPW keeps heating up the Winter with another huge combo card as both World Tag League AND Super Junior Tag League are in Osaka!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Super Jr. Tag League 2022: KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight VS DOUKI & Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Douki & Kanemaru win.
  • World Tag League 2022: Toru Yano & Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Alex Coughlin & Gabriel Kidd; Yano & Tanahashi win.
  • Super Jr. Tag League 2022: YOH & Lio Rush VS SHO & Dick Togo; Sho & Dick win.
  • World Tag League 2022: Great-O-Khan & Aaron Henare VS EVIL & Yujiro Takahashi; Khan & Henare win.
  • Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Robbie Eagles & Tiger Mask VS Ace Austin & Chris Bey; Ace & Bey win.
  • World Tag League 2022: Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls VS Minoru Suzuki & Lance Archer; Shane & Mikey win.
  • Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Alex Zayne & El Lindaman VS BUSHI & Titán; Zayne & Lindaman win.
  • Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Ryusuke Taguchi & Clark Connors VS TJP & Francesco Akira; TJP & Akira win.
  • World Tag League 2022: Aussie Open VS Tetsuya Naito & SANADA; Naito & Sanada win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current Super Jr. Tag League standings!

Yoh & Lio: 4-1, 8 points
Austin & Bey: 4-1, 8 points
Bushi & Titan: 4-1, 8 points
TJP & Akira: 4-1, 8 points
Zayne & Lindaman: 4-1, 8 points
Eagles & Tiger Mask: 2-3, 4 points
Taguchi & Connors: 2-3, 4 points
KUSHIDA & Knight: 1-4, 2 points
Sho & Dick: 0-5, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Douki & Kanemaru: 0-5, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

 

Here are the current World Tag League standings!

Aussie Open: 4-0, 8 points
The Mighty: 3-1, 6 points
Suzuki & Archer: 3-1, 6 points
Yano & Tanahashi: 2-2, 4 points
Goto & Hashi: 2-2, 4 points
Naito & Sanada: 2-2, 4 points
Khan & Henare: 2-2, 4 points
Chase & Fale: 2-2, 4 points
Evil & Yujiro: 0-4, 0 points
Coughlin & Kidd: 0-4, 0 points

 

BREAKING NEWS for World Tag League!

And very unfortunate news at that. As reported by NJPW themselves, Chase Owens must withdraw from the World Tag League and return home to the US following a death in the family. That means he and Bad Luck Fale are out, and all remaining matches with them are forfeited for two points. Our hearts go out to Chase and his family during this time.

 

Super Jr. Tag League 2022: KUSHIDA & Kevin Knight VS DOUKI & Yoshinobu Kanemaru!

#Time2Fly is hanging on by a thread, but there’s still time for a comeback! Can Kushida & Knight climb back from the edge? Or will Japones Del Mal & The Heel Master begin to spoil things for others?

The teams sort out and Kushida starts against Douki. Fans rally as the two circle and feel things out. They tie up, Douki waistlocks but Kushida switches. Douki wrenches free to wristlock but Kushida slips through to wrench and step over. Kushida hammerlocks then arm-drags and fans applaud. Douki gets up and circles with Kushida again. They feel out a knuckle lock but then Douki wrenches an arm. Douki grinds the shoulder, spins Kushida around then arm-drags him back. Kushida stands up and fans applaud. The two go again, Kushida shoots in to spin and trip Douki to a standing toehold.

Kushida stands Douki up to STO, but Douki goes for a headscissors! Kushida stops that, flips Douki over, but Douki kips up to arm-drag again! Kushida sweeps the legs, covers, ONE! Douki sweeps, covers, ONE! Kushida drop toeholds to then wrench an arm! Fans applaud this fast and furious exchange, and then Knight tags in. Knight wrenches Douki’s arm, tags Kushida, and he hands off the arm for Kushida to wrench. Kushida grinds Douki down, Knight steps in and they hand off the wrench again and again and again. They double snapmare, then double knee drop both arms! Fans applaud but Kanemaru jumps in!

Kanemaru kicks Kushida and Knight, then runs, but Knight drops and Kushida sidesteps. They body blow and knee lift Kanemaru down! Fans fire up as Time2Fly have their secret handshake. Kushida wrenches Douki and isolates the arm to STOMP it! Douki clutches his elbow but Kushida drags him up. Kushida wrenches the arm to an ELBOW BREAKER! Kushida runs but Douki does the splits! Kushida tumbles out and Kanemaru runs to BOOT Knight off the apron! Douki goes out to whip Kushida hard into railing! Kanemaru does the same to Knight! The ref reprimands, Douki drags Kushida up to POST groin first!

Douki leaves Kushida behind to tag in Kanemaru. A ring count starts and fans rally up. Kushida is still down at 5 of 20 but he sits up at 6. Kushida stands at 7, hobbles over and slides into the ring at 9. Kanemaru whips Kushida to ropes to then dropkick the legs out! Fans applaud while Kanemaru SMASHES Kushida’s knee into the mat! Tag to Douki and Suzuki-Gun split the wishbone! Douki stalks Kushida, SMASHES the knee, then covers, ONE!! Kushida hangs tough but Douki stomps his leg. Douki brings Kushida up to whip him into a corner, then runs in to clothesline! Douki brings Kushida out but Kushida blocks the suplex!

Fans rally as Kushida tries to suplex Douki, but Douki throws a body shot. Douki suplexes again, but Kushida slips out to waistlock. Douki elbows Kushida away then runs, but Kushida ducks the lariat. Kushida keeps moving but Douki ducks his lariat, and then both men DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Fans fire up while both men are down! Kushida and Douki crawl for their corners, hot tags to Knight and Kanemaru! Kanemaru kicks first, he whips but Knight reverses to DROPKICK Kanemaru down! Knight kips up and fans fire up with him! Knight whips Kanemaru corner to corner, runs in and SPLASHES!

Knight whips Kanemaru the other way, but he runs into a BOOT! Kanemaru goes up but Knight JUMPS to SUPER STEINER! Knight fires up more but Douki kicks him low. Douki kicks Kushida, too, then runs. But Knight & Kushida dodge for Knight to DROPKICK Douki out! Knight says it’s time so Kushida Electric Chair Lifts Kanemaru. But Kanemaru rakes Kushida’s eyes to slip free! Kanemaru then shoves Kushida into Knight, then whips Kushida. Kushida reverses to hip toss, cartwheel and dropkick! Knight adds his SPINNING SPLASH! Cover but Douki breaks it! Kushida throws Douki back out and leaves it to Knight.

Fans rally up and Knight leaps, but Kanemaru shoves his satellite DDT away! Kanemaru runs, tilt-o-whirls, but Knight throws his DDT away! Knight PUMP KICKS Kanemaru down! Fans fire up again as Knight goes up the corner. Knight aims, FLYING SPLASH onto knees!! Kanemaru saves himself, and Douki gets in. Douki clotheslines Knight, Kanemaru back elbows! Douki goes up as Kanemaru scoop SLAMS Knight! DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS, and then MOONSAULT! Cover, Kushida breaks it in time! Fans fire up as Kushida kicks low and runs, but into a DROPKICK from Kanemaru!

Knight stands, into DAYBREAK!! And Kanemaru hits the BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Kanemaru & Douki win!!

Winners: Douki & Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Kushida & Knight earn 0)

To the victors go the spoiler! The Heel Master & Japones Del Mal didn’t need any tricks to ruin the Time Jet’s flight! Will there be more ruins ruined at the hands of Kanemaru & Douki?

 

World Tag League 2022: Toru Yano & Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Alex Coughlin & Gabriel Kidd!

The Joker & The Ace are right down the middle with 2-2, so there is still a chance they take over the block! Will keep the momentum going from last round’s air guitar jam session? Or will #TheMechanicalBulls throw them off before the ride is over?

Yano & Tanahashi go to squat, but the Mechanical Bulls DOUBLE SHOTGUN them down! Coughlin throws Yano out, Kidd keeps on Tanahashi in the ring, so the bell rings to get this on record. Coughlin sends Yano into railing while Kidd fires off haymakers on Tanahashi. Tenzan Power Mongolian Chops! Fans fire up and Kidd whips Tanahashi to ropes to DROPKICK him down! Cover, TWO! Fans rally and Kidd drags Tanahashi up. Tanahashi fires up but Kidd CHOPS him down! Kidd stalks Tanahashi to a corner, whips him corner to corner, then runs in, but into an elbow! Tanahashi goes up to CROSSBODY!

Fans fire up and Tanahashi tags Yano. Yano fires up, and he unties a buckle pad! Yano says here goes, but he has to dodge Kidd’s clothesline! Yano throws the pad to Kidd, the ref reprimands Kidd now and Kidd argues back. But Yano SLAPS Kidd, then whips him into the bare buckles! Kidd writhes and Yano fires up more as he tags Tanahashi. Tanahashi brings Kidd up to whip him back into the bare buckles! Kidd drops to his knees and Yano calls to Tanahashi. Tanahashi tags Yano back in, and Yano eggs Coughlin on. The ref has to keep Coughlin back, and Yano goes to Kidd. Yano says here goes, and he whips Kidd.

Kidd stops from hitting buckles but Yano whips him into the other corner. Yano runs in, but into a BOOT! Yano tries again but gets another BOOT! Kidd & Coughlin untie this buckle pad for Yano, and Kidd SMACKS Yano down with it! Yano and Kidd crawl for their corners while fans rally up, hot tag to Coughlin! The Android runs Yano over, runs Tanahashi over, CHOPS Yano down, then CHOPS Tanahashi down! The Joker & The Ace go to opposite corners, and Coughlin points at Tanahashi. “YOU!” Coughlin runs in to clothesline Tanahashi against bare buckles! Then he runs, but Yano dodges! Coughlin hits bare buckles, Yano & Tanahashi mug him!

Tanahashi & Yano double whip but Coughlin crisscrosses them into each other! Then he reels them both in, DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX! Fans fire up as Coughlin kips up! Coughlin drags Yano up, fires off forearms, then powers up! Coughlin runs, into an atomic drop! But Coughlin stands up tall and glares at Yano! Yano is scared, he dodges the lariat to pull hair! Yano throws Coughlin down then tags in Tanahashi. Tanahashi fires up and runs, but Coughlin blocks the slingblade into a SPINNING SIDE SLAM! Fans fire up and Coughlin calls to Kidd. Kidd tags in, the Mechanical Bulls coordinate and Coughlin whips Kidd in to clothesline!

Kidd runs, Coughlin whips him back in and CHOPS! SUPERKICKS! And then a feed to Coughlin’s scoop! FALL AWAY SLAM! Fans fire up and Coughlin says this is done! He BLASTS Yano while Kidd suplexes Tanahashi, TENZAN BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up with Kidd and he drags Tanahashi back up. But Tanahashi fires forearms first! Kidd fires off PALM STRIKES! Kidd eggs Tanahashi, ducks Tanahashi’s palm strike, then DECKS Tanahashi! Kidd goes up for the MOONSAULT but Tanahashi moves! But Kidd stands back up! Tanahashi ducks ‘n’ dodges Kidd to then SLINGBLADE Kidd down!

Fans fire up as Tanahashi hurries to cover, but Coughlin breaks it! Yano throws Coughlin out and he has Tanahashi PLANCHA! Down goes the Android! Yano lifts Kidd into the ONIGOROSHI! Tanahashi is up top now, HIGH FLY FLOW! Cover, Ace & Joker win!

Winners: Toru Yano & Hiroshi Tanahashi, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Coughlin & Kidd earn 0)

And the hot hand gets hotter! The ride is over for the Mechanical Bulls, but can they still be spoilers from here on? Will Tanahashi & Yano be able to make a Once in a Century comeback to the top of the block?

 

Super Jr. Tag League 2022: YOH & Lio Rush VS SHO & Dick Togo!

While the Men of the Hour might be leading the block, and though the House of Torture can’t even buy a win, none of that matters here! This is, and always will be, about Direct Drive being betrayed by the Murder Machine and the end of Roppongi 3K. Will Yoh’s new partner help him humble his bitter enemies? Or will Sho’s new partner live up to the name, “The Spoiler?”

But of course Yujiro Takahashi attacks from outta nowhere! The House of Torture is always at full force during these tournaments, and they mug Yoh & Lio at the ramp! Dick whips Lio into railing while Sho stomps Yoh on the ramp. Sho drags Yoh up and Yujiro gives Yoh a CANE SHOT! Sho puts Yoh in the ring, he and Dick stomp Yoh some more, and the fans are silent since they can’t boo. But then fans rally up for Yoh while Sho gets his wrench! But Lio returns, and he SPEARS Sho down! Yoh then shoves Dick into Yujiro, he KNEES Dick into Lio’s schoolboy and SPIN KICK! Yoh drags Dick up, whips him to ropes, for 3K!! But where’s the ref!?

Lio shouts for the ref but he went down in the chaotic brawl! Lio hurries to get him up and fireman’s carries him over. Fans rally, but Sho JAMS the wrench into Lio’s gut! Then Sho CLOBBERS Lio with it! Yoh shouts at Sho but Sho threatens Lio with the wrench! Yujiro then CLOBBERS Yoh from behind! Sho leaves Lio behind to go to his former friend. Evil then appears with another ref! Evil forces this ref to officiate the match now. The bell finally rings, and now we’re on record! Sho drags Yoh up to reel him in! Double pump handles, for the SHOCK ARROW!! Cover, The House of Torture wins!!

Winners: Sho & Dick Togo, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Yoh & Lio earn 0)

Talk about the worst way to win! On the technicality of no bell until just now, this ends up the fastest win in the league! Perhaps the fastest all-time! The House of Torture are proud of themselves for finally succeeding at screwing a team over, did they just ruin things for Yoh & Lio?

 

World Tag League 2022: Great-O-Khan & Aaron Henare VS EVIL & Yujiro Takahashi!

The United Empire still wants to completely conquer the finals, but they’re riding the line at 2-2! Will the Dominator & Ultimate Weapon demolish the House of Torture? Or is this when the King of Darkness & Tokyo Pimp finally score?

The Orchestrator, Gideon Grey, makes his way out, but he knows to stay back with the full House of Torture ringside already. Gideon gives the introductions for Khan & Henare, and Khan turns the banner into a spear! Khan & Henare storm up to the ring and the House of Torture tells the ref to confiscate that spear! Khan says they have their weapons, he has his! The House stands down, so Henare & Khan back away. The flag pole spear is put aside, and so the House attacks from behind! Yujiro CLUBS Henare while Evil stomps Khan. Evil throws Khan out, the bell rings, and then Yujiro throws Henare out.

Evil keeps on Khan, by RAMMING him into the timekeeper! Abe-san suffers at Evil’s hand again, and Yujiro POSTS Henare. Evil undoes the blue buckle pad while the ref is busy with Khan and the timekeeper. Yujiro puts Henare in the ring to whip Henare into the bare buckles! The Bullet Club Special comes into play already, and then Evil tags in. Fans are silent, wishing they could boo, but Evil throws Henare out. Evil distracts the ref so Sho can stomp away on Henare! Sho then holds Henare up so Yujiro can BOOT him! Sho puts Henare in, Evil covers, TWO! Evil is annoyed with the count but the fans rally up.

Tag to Yujiro, he stalks Henare and drags him up, but Henare throws body shots! Henare throws a haymaker but Yujiro knees low. Yujiro snapmares, runs and basement BOOTS Henare down! Cover, TWO! Evil is still annoyed by the count, so he tags in. Fans rally but Evil throws his shirt at Khan. The ref has to keep Khan out, and Evil CHOKES Henare and rakes the eyes! Evil stops and calls to the ref for the cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO!! Evil is mad at the ref but the ref says that’s a fair count. Khan coaches Henare but Evil kicks him around. Henare stands to ROCK Evil! And again! And then KICK!

Evil rakes the eyes! The ref reprimands, but Evil blocks Henare’s kick. Evil hands that to the ref, but then Henare blocks Evil’s kick! The ref lets Henare go, and Henare KICKS Evil down! Fans fire up as Henare and Evil crawl around. Henare reaches out, hot tag to Khan! Khan drags Evil up, laughs at him, and Mongolian Chops him down! Fans fire up as Khan Mongolian Chops again! Yujiro gets in but Khan HELL STABS him down! Khan puts some stank on the next one, but Evil blocks the chops! Evil kicks and runs, but into a hip toss! Khan drops down for the HEAD ‘N’ ARM TRIANGLE! Evil flails while fans rally!

Evil stands and pulls Khan’s ponytail! The ref reprimands but Evil goes for EVERYTHING- NO! Khan blocks the STO by pulling Evil’s hair! Khan then clinches, only for Evil to fight for control! They each try the leg hook but neither can keep it for long! Fans rally, and Khan wins out with an STO! Cover, TWO, but the Head ‘n’ Arm is still on tight! Sho jumps up to distract the ref! Khan lets off and he tells Sho to get out of here. But Evil shoves Khan into the bare buckles! Tag to Yujiro and he drags Khan up. Yujiro bumps Khan off buckles, whips him corner to corner then runs in to BOOT! Yujiro runs, but Khan BOOTS back!

Fans fire up while Khan and Yujiro are both down! Khan crawls over, hot tag to Henare! Henare growls as he fires off forearms and body shots on Yujiro in a corner! Henare roars and fans fire up as he whips corner to corner. Yujiro reverses, but Henare comes back and blocks the boot! STEP-OVER WHEEL KICK! Fans fire up with Henare and he drags Yujiro through the ropes. Henare hooks Yujiro up to beat the WAR DRUM! Gideon bangs the apron and fans clap along as Henare gets ten! Henare then brings Yujiro around, only for Yujiro to wrench out and BITE the hand! The ref counts, Yujiro stops and whips, but HEnare reverses.

Yujiro holds ropes to stop himself, then he dodges Henare. Evil anchors Henare’s foot for Yujiro to BOOT him down! And then FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up but Yujiro DECKS Khan! Evil jumps in, he and Yujiro back Henare down to double whip corner to corner. Yujiro runs in but Henare dodges the boot! Henare sends Evil into Yujiro, snapmares Evil and KICKS him in the back! Henare runs at Yujiro, SHINING WIZARD! Henare whips to then scoop and BERSERKER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Yujiro survives but Henare fires up. Fans rally behind Henare and he stalks Yujiro. Yujiro sits up, Henare drags him up with the ULTIMA NELSON!

But Evil gets in! Khan catches him for HITSUJIGOROSHI! The House of Torture endures simultaneous submissions! Fans fire up but Sho distracts the ref again! Yujiro LOW BLOWS Henare! And Evil LOW BLOWS Khan! Yujiro sends Henare into the ref! Dick slides the pimp cane to Yujiro while Sho & Evil stomp Henare! The House all mugs Gideon, but then Gideon rushes in! Only to then politely apologize and slide back out. The House goes back to Henare and drags him up. Yujiro takes aim, but then Gideon slides back in to spin Yujiro around for a LOW BLOW! Fans fire up as Gideon slips away! He apologizes again but then Khan DOUBLE IRON CLAWS Sho & Dick in the groin!! Those two fall down, and Khan has his spear!!

Evil tells him to hold on! Khan thrusts but Evil evades! They fight over the spear, Evil kicks low and LOW- NO! Khan blocks that and CLUBS the arm! Khan LOW- NO! Evil blocks that, but HENARE LOW BLOWS Evil!! Fans fire up as the Monster Rage boils over! Henare drags Yujiro up for the fisherman and torture rack, STREETS OF RAGE!! The ref is back, cover, the Empire wins!!

Winners: Great-O-Khan & Aaron Henare, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Evil & Yujiro earn 0)

The House of Torture splits even, unable to cheat Khan & Henare! Will the dream of an All United Empire World Tag League finals come true?

 

Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Robbie Eagles & Tiger Mask VS Ace Austin & Chris Bey!

The Flying Tigers are feeling like endangered species with how close they are to being out of the running. Can the Sniper of the Skies and the living legend still make it back to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions? Or is it inevitable that Ace & Bey have an impact on the finals?

Bullet Club Too Sweets and put their jackets aside. The teams sort out and Eagles calls out “big mouth” Ace. Ace is fine with that and fans applaud. Ace and Eagles circle and fans rally up already. They tie up, go around, and Eagles wrenches to a wristlock. Ace rolls, handsprings, but Eagles wrangles him down! Fans applaud this opening exchange already but Ace stands, steps over, and ROCKS Eagles with a forearm! Ace whips but Eagles holds the ropes to block! Eagles holds on but Ace CHOPS him for it. Ace whips, Eagles reverses to go up and around and arm-drag! Eagles ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS but Ace handsprings through!

Fans fire up as Eagles rushes in, but into a drop toehold and Eddy Gordo Kick! Ace tags Bey, they stomp Eagles in a corner and double whip corner to corner. Ace whips Bey in but Eagles goes up and over! Eagles tries to go under Ace but Ace catches him! Bey storms over but Eagles Kangaroo Kicks him and Ace away! Hot tag to Tiger Mask! Fans fire up as Tiger rallies on Bullet Club with fast hands and kicks! Tiger SOBATS Ace, SOBATS Bey, then runs, but into a DOUBLE DROPKICK! Bey covers, TWO! Fans rally but Bey says he’ll take that mask! The ref reprimands as Bey pulls at the mask, but Bey lets off.

The ref keeps Eagles back, but Bey is after the mask again! Bey backs Tiger into the corner and Ace holds him back, Bullet Club mugs Tiger in the corner! Bey taunts Eagles as he throws up the Too Sweet, then he tags Ace. They double wrench, double CLAW, then double drop toehold to Too Sweet CLAW! Fans applaud the shoutout to El Phantasmo and Ace stomps Tiger around. Ace drags Tiger up, whips him into an arm-drag, then keeps on the arm with a mounted armbar. Tiger endures, but the ace up the sleeve appears! PAPER CUT! Eagles protests but the ace disappears again. Cover, TWO!

Ace is frustrated but fans rally up for Tiger. Ace drags Tiger up, wrenches the arm and grinds the shoulder, then Ace throws knees. Ace wrenches and knees again, whips him into the corner, then stomps Tiger down. Tag to Bey, they hook Tiger up, but Tiger avoids the sweep kick! Tiger ROCKS Ace, blocks Bey’s toe kick to sweep the legs! KANGAROO KICK for Ace! Fans fire up and Tiger rolls to hot tag Eagles! Eagles dodges Bey, forearms Ace then RANAS Bey! Bey comes back, into a WHEEL KICK! Eagles kips up but Ace kicks low! Ace ROCKS Eagles, whips him to the corner, but Eagles goes up and over!

Eagles KICKS Ace, and uses Bey for the TORNADO DDT! Fans fire up with Eagles as he runs in at Bey! DOUBLE KNEES, and then a roll back, into a METEORA! Eagles drags Bey to a cover, TWO! Fans fire up as Eagles stomps Bey’s leg then goes to the corner. Eagles goes out, goes up, and he encourages the fans to get louder. The fans do get louder, and Eagles 450’s, but he has to bail out as Bey moves! Bey blocks a kick and slips around to ENZIGURI! Eagles staggers but comes back to BOOT! Bey HEEL KICKS, but Eagles ASAI DDTs! Fans fire up while both men are down! Bey and Eagles crawl, hot tag to Tiger!

Tiger runs in to KICK and KICK and KICK Bey! Tiger whips, runs in and ROUNDHOUSES Bey in the corner! Then he underhooks, but Bey blocks the lift! Bey wrenches out to SUPERMAN PUNCH! Bey reels Tiger in and he underhooks! Bey laughs but Eagles ROUNDHOUSES Bey! And SUPERKICKS! And PELES! Bey staggers to a corner, Eagles goes to the apron. ROUNDHOUSE ENZIGURI COMBO! Tiger hoists Bey up top and climbs up after him! Fans fire up as Tiger stands Bey up for the underhooks! SUPER BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! And then another underhook, TIGER DRIVER!! Cover, Ace breaks it!!

Eagles stomps Ace and tosses him! Eagles calls to Tiger and fans rally up. Tiger and Bey sit up, the clap is “TI-GER! TI-GER!” It picks up speed as Tiger Mask chicken wings Bey! Bey fights with a leg hook, so Tiger HEADBUTTS him from behind! Tiger has the chicken wings, Eagles jumps in but Bey ducks! The SUPERKICK hits Tiger! Bey staggers back and Ace tags in. Eagles runs in but into a BOOT! Ace runs in but into a SOBAT! Eagles ROCKS Bey, CHOPS Bey, CHOPS Ace, repeat! CHOP after CHOP after CHOP, and Eagles runs, but into a SUPERMAN PUNCH! Bey runs in again but Eagles puts him on the apron.

Ace runs in but Eagles dodges! Eagles blocks Ace’s boot and flips him to the apron. Eagles runs in but into a DOUBLE KNEE SANDWICH! Bullet Club dumps Eagles to the floor, then they set up, ONE TOO SWEET CUTTER to the floor!! Ace then triangle jumps, but Tiger evades! Tiger waistlocks but Ace throws elbows. Ace swings, into a crucifix takedown! TWO!!! But into the DOUBLE REVERSE ARMBAR!! Ace endures, fans rally up, and Ace reaches out with a foot for the ROPEBREAK! Tiger lets go but he drags Ace up. Tiger KICKS and KICKS and KICKS, but Ace ducks the roundhouse! Ace back suplexes but Tiger lands on his feet!

DOUBLE ROUNDHOUSES hit! Both men wobble, both men roar, but Ace knees, knee lifts and HEEL KICKS! Ace runs to hit THE FOLD!! Cover, Bullet Club wins!!

Winners: Ace Austin & Chris Bey, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Eagles & Tiger earn 0)

And another one bites the dust! Bullet Club get back on top of the block while the Flying Tigers are shot down! Will Ace & Bey make it to the finals after dispatching the living legend?

 

World Tag League 2022: Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls VS Minoru Suzuki & Lance Archer!

Two teams that are just outside the top spot are going to fight like their lives depend on it! The Mighty Don’t Kneel, but #EverybodyDies, so something’s gotta give!

Archer again scares Milano Collection AT on commentary. And again, fans are only able to clap along with “KAZE NI NARE!” But then Suzuki & Archer attack The Mighty! Suzuki is after Shane while Archer throws Mikey out! The bell rings to get this on record as Archer and Suzuki go out after The Mighty. Archer RAMS Mikey into railing while Suzuki beats up on Shane around the ramp area. Suzuki whips Shane hard into railing, and Archer laughs as he beats down Mikey. Suzuki whips Shane into more railing while Archer stands on Mikey. The ref reprimands, Archer lets off, and Suzuki puts Shane in the ring.

Suzuki knees Shane, knees him again, but Shane throws a forearm. Suzuki laughs and DECKS Shane! But Suzuki  doesn’t cover, he calls to Archer. Archer steps in the ring as Suzuki whips Shane to a corner. Suzuki and Archer double whip Shane corner to corner. Suzuki runs but Shane elbows him away! Shane dodges Archer, Mikey runs in to clotheslines Archer in the corner! Mikey then clotheslines Archer up and out! Suzuki blocks Shane’s takedown, so Shane KICKS his leg! Shane BOOTS, then reels Suzuki in, but Suzuki elbows the clinch away. Shane uppercuts, runs, but Suzuki follows and shoots around to a SLEEPER!

Archer sends Mikey into railing while Suzuki spins Shane around. Shane fights the Gotch lift so Suzuki KNEES Shane low! Suzuki puts on the SLEEPER again, but Shane rolls to get a cover! THE MIGHTY WIN!!!

Winners: Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Suzuki & Archer earn 0)

Suzuki didn’t let go of the hold and that just cost him and Archer big time! Is the Meanest Team in the World already out of the running? Will the Mighty soon stand tall atop the league?

 

Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Alex Zayne & El Lindaman VS BUSHI & Titán!

The #GLEATSAUCE is near the top, but so are the Black Mask & El Inmortal. Can Zayne & Lindaman make the tournament muy caliente? Or will Bushi & Titán keep things tranquilo?

The teams sort out and fans applaud as Lindaman steps up against Titan. Lindaman fires up with the bell and he circles with Titan. They tie up, go around, and Lindaman puts Titan on ropes. The ref calls the break, Lindaman lets off and fans applaud again. Titan comes back, ties up with Lindaman, and the forearms fly back and forth! Fans rally as Lindaman gets the edge and ROCKS Titan. Titan steadies himself, reels back his hand, but then SOBATS instead! Fans fire up and Titan wrenches and whips Lindaman to a corner. Lindaman reverses, but Titan goes up and over and handsprings away!

Fans fire up but Lindaman kicks and ROCKS Titan again. Lindaman headlocks but Titan powers out, only for Lindaman to run him over. Fans applaud and things speed up. Titan hurdles but Lindaman stops the monkey flip to then basement dropkick! Bushi runs in but Lindaman kicks him first! Zayne jumps in, he and Lindaman whip Bushi corner to corner. Zayne back elbows Bushi but Lindaman runs into a boot! Zayne runs in to LEAP FROG SHOTGUN Bushi down! Fans fire up while Bushi flops out of the ring. Lindaman stomps Titan then stands on him at the ropes. The ref reprimands, Lindaman asks why, but he still lets off at 4.

Lindaman scoops and SLAMS Titan, and he fires up the fans. Fans rally as Lindaman puts Titan in a drop zone, for a RUNNING DOUBLE STOMP! Lindaman then goes up top, to DIVING FLOP as Titan moves! Titan SUPERKICKS Lindaman, fires off more kicks and a flurry of palm strikes before the URAKEN and ROUNDHOUSE! Titan reels Lindaman in to suplex and GOURD BUSTER, then SUPERKICK! Fans fire up as Titan covers, TWO! Lindaman goes to a corner but Titan tags Bushi in. Bushi BLASTS Zayne, then he storms over to Lindaman. Bushi stands Lindaman up to CHOP, then CHOP again!

Bushi pushes Lindaman down, covers, TWO! Bushi sits Lindaman up and clamps on for a chinlock! The ref reprimands as Bushi smothers Lindaman, so Bushi lets off to headscissor squeeze. Lindaman endures and fans rally up. Lindaman moves around, reaches out, but Bushi puts on the pressure! Lindman still gets the ROPEBREAK! Bushi smothers Lindaman again! The ref reprimands, Bushi lets off at 4. Bushi stomps Lindaman, then drags him up to knee him low. Bushi CLUBS Lindaman to the corner, tag to Titan. Titan climbs up and Bushi wrenches an arm. Fans rally as Titan DOUBLE STMOPS the arm!

Titan kicks Lindaman around, then SOBATS! Titan eggs Lindaman on, Lindaman throws a forearm, so Titan SOBATS again! Titan goes to whip but Lindaman holds the ropes to block. Titan SOBATS again! And ROCKS Lindaman with a forearm! Titan whips, Lindaman reverses to SAYANAGI and BASEMENT DDT! Fans fire up while both men are down! Lindaman crawls, hot tag to Zayne! Bushi jumps in but Zayne elbows him down! Zayne ROCKS Titan, spins Bushi around and LARIATS him down! Zayne fires off elbows and a mule kick on Titan, but Bushi gets around. Zayne fights free and kicks low, and sends Bushi into Titan!

Zayne runs to DOUBLE SOMERSAULT SCISSOR KICK! Fans fire up as LIJ end up in opposite corners. Zayne runs in to back elbow Titan! Zayne puts Titan up top, Bushi runs in but Zayne sends him into Titan’s knees! Zayne then runs in to use Bushi as a boost to SUPER STEINER Titan! Zayne then waistlocks Bushi, but Bushi elbows free! Bushi runs, but into a JUMP KICK from Zayne! Fans fire up and Titan runs in, tilt-o-whirls, but Zayne blocks! BAJA- NO, Titan rolls through! Zayne kips up, Titan ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl RANA! But Lindaman kicks Titan! Lindaman whips, Titan reverses and Matrix dodges! CALF KICK!

GLEAT SAUCE is outside and LIJ knuckle lock! Titan goes up and up and CROSSBODIES Lindaman & Zayne down! Fans are thunderous and Titan roars! Titan brings Zayne up and into the ring. Titan slides in to KICK Zayne, then tags Bushi. LIJ double whip Zayne corner to corner. Bushi runs in to back elbow! Bushi sets up for Titan’s INMORTAL IN MOTION! Titan then feeds Zayne to Bushi’s lift, MISSILE DROPKICK SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Zayne survives and fans fire up! LIJ rally the fans and then coordinate. Titan runs in, LOCO LARIAT! But Zayne blocks Bushi’s Code Breaker to ROCK Bushi!

Titan still springboards in, but into Lindaman’s EXPLODER! Lindaman waistlocks Bushi into a deadlift, Zayne SUPERKICKS Bushi into the GERMAN SUPLEX! DOUBLE BRIDGE, TWO!!! Bushi escapes and Lindaman pushes Bushi aside so he can build speed. Lindaman FLIES onto Titan! Fans are thunderous as Zayne says, “ITADAKIMASU~!” He drags Bushi up, wraps him up, TACO DRIVER!!! Cover, GLEATSAUCE wins!!

Winners: Alex Zayne & El Lindaman, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Bushi & Titan earn 0)

LIJ just got burned! Can Bushi & Titan still make it to the finals with two losses? Or have Zayne & Lindaman just swiped one of those spots for themselves?

 

Super Jr. Tag League 2022: Ryusuke Taguchi & Clark Connors VS TJP & Francesco Akira!

In this tournament the Wild Hips have been up and down, back and forth. But they have a chance to feel really, really good about their chances! Can they score big off the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions? Or will Catch 2/2 not be caught dead losing to the Funky Weapon & Wild Rhino?

Gideon Grey returns to give the introductions for Public Enemy & Nova Fireball. Taguchi and Connors have their bags again, and they bring out a new fedora for Connors, and beer! Fans applaud and Taguchi also brings out instant ramen! Connors opens the ramen, takes a sniff, and says that smells good. He’s putting the beer in the ramen?! The rhino really is wild! He says it’s delicious! Connors offers Taguchi some but Taguchi politely declines. The beer and soup is put aside and Akira calls Taguchi out. They both undo their tight strings, are they gonna measure those?! TJP, Connors and the ref stop them from going that far!

TJP has Akira calm down. TJP makes sure those tights stay up high, then he and Connors start. Fans applaud and the two circle with the bell. Connors and TJP tie up, Connors waistlocks and hammerlocks. TJP reaches back, drops, rolls, handsprings, wrenches, cartwheels, then drags Connors down into the twisting headscissors! Fans applaud, Connors fights up, and he pries free! Connors YANKS TJP up to his feet, headlocks, but TJP powers out. TJP hurdles, drops, but Connors redirects to run TJP over! Akira runs in but gets run over! Fans fire up with Connors and he drags TJP back up.

Connors whips TJP but TJP reverses to kick low. TJP whips but Connors blocks! Taguchi joins in, they double whip TJP hard into a corner! TJP goes up and out, so Wild Hips whip Akira. Connors says here goes, and he WHIP HIPS Taguchi into Akira! And again! And again! Then Taguchi switches it up, he WHIP HIPS Connors, but TJP kicks Connors first! Taguchi kicks TJP and whips him to ropes. Taguchi drops, sidesteps, but then he has to dodge Akira! Taguchi keeps Catch 2/2 running the ropes! Fans fire up as Taguchi tires the champs out! TJP stops Akira and they catch their breath, only for Connors to POUNCE HIP Akira into TJP!

Fans fire up as Akira flops out of the ring. Connors hands Taguchi a beer to refresh with, and then Connors covers TJP. TWO, but Connors keeps on TJP. But Akira saves TJP from the back suplex and they shove Connors to ropes. Connors avoids Akira but TJP avoids Connors, and Akira comes back for the RAILGUN DROPKICK! Connors flops out of the ring and fans fire up again! TJP BLASTS Taguchi, Akira PLANCHAS Connors! Fans fire up more as Akira puts Connors back in the ring. Fans clap for “CATCH NI NI!” as TJP covers, TWO! TJP drags Connors around by his legs to step through and tie them up, MUTA LOCK!

Fans continue to rally but Taguchi gets in! Taguchi swings but into an abdominal stretch! Fans applaud TJP’s chimera of holds as Connors and Taguchi both endure! TJP then shifts Taguchi around for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP SNAP LOCK COMBO! TJP bridges for the Muta Lock, but Connors crawls forward to the ROPEBREAK! The ref reprimands, TJP lets off and unhooks the legs. TJP bumps Connors off buckles, tags Akira, and they kick, KICK, SOBAT and BASEMENT SHOTGUN! Fans fire up, Akira covers, TWO! Akira eggs Taguchi on but drags Connors up again. Connors ROCKS Akira with body shots, but Akira CHOPS back!

Akira snapmares Connors, steps over an arm and hammerlocks it into the chinlock. Connors endures, Akira points out Taguchi, and the ref tells Taguchi to go to his corner. Taguchi says okay, but then he jukes the ref to HIP ATTACK Akira! Fans rally, Taguchi backs off but Akira keeps Connors away from him! Taguchi uses the beer as incentive and Connors crawls forward! Akira struggles to keep Connors back, so he CLUBS him down! Akira puts Connors in the Empire corner, tags TJP, and TJP snapmares Connors. Akira runs and hops onto TJP, “Take pictures!” ELECTRIC CHAIR SENTON! Cover, TWO!

Fans rally but TJP stays on Connors. TJP stomps Connors into a corner, rallies the fans, and scrapes his boot off Connors’ face. TJP runs side to side, into a SPEAR! Connors and TJP crawl for their corners, hot tags to Akira and Taguchi! Taguchi HIP ATTACKS into the atomic drop! Akira laughs and whips Taguchi to ropes, to return the sidestep shenanigans! Taguchi HIP ATTACKS Akira down! Fans fire up and Taguchi catches his breath. Taguchi fires up and runs in to HIP ATTACK at the ropes! And again! And then baseball slide and APRON HIP! Fans applaud, Taguchi covers, TWO! Taguchi calls Connors and he BLASTS TJP!

Connors and Taguchi drag Akira up, double whip him to ropes, but Akira avoids the double hips! Akira storms up but into a double kick! Wild Hips double whip but TJP sneaks a tag! Akira gets around Taguchi to waistlock, TJP dumps Connors out, and TJP runs in. TJP blocks a boot but Taguchi elbows Akira away to ENZIGURI TJP down! Fans fire up and Taguchi drags Akira up. Taguchi also dragon sleepers TJP, DDT REVERSE DDT COMBO! Taguchi kips up and calls upon the powers of strong style! “ORYA~!” The tights come down! RED UNDIES! Wait, this isn’t Strong Style, this is the Most Electrifying Power in ALL of Sports Entertainment!!

Taguchi runs side to side and then drops… the PEOPLE’S T-BAG!! Cover, TWO!! TJP sunsets, TWO! Taguchi sits on TJP, TWO! TJP sunsets again, TWO! Taguchi sits on TJP again, TWO! TJP gets up to kick Taguchi low! TJP whips, Taguchi reverses but TJP sunset flips again! But Taguchi grabs at his red undies! TJP grabs hold to keep those UP! Connors runs in to try and help pull those DOWN! But then Akira sunset flips Connors! Connors’ tights start to come down, he also has red undies!! And those start coming down! DOUBLE WILD HIP DROP!! Cover, TWO!!! Catch 2/2 survive, and Taguchi points out the matching undies. Connors shrugs and smiles.

Wild Hips coordinate, POUNCE HIP into TJP! Taguchi covers, TWO!! TJP survives and fans fire up! Taguchi tags Connors but Gideon rallies the fans for “CATCH! NI NI!” The Wild Hips combine their powers and aim for TJP! “ORYA~!” CROSS HIPS!! Cover, but Akira breaks it in time!! Fans fire up and the “CATCH! NI NI!” continues. Connors whips Akira, Akira reverses then follows, Akira wheelbarrows to victory roll, STOMP 182! Taguchi HIP ATTACKS Akira! TJP SUPERKICKS Taguchi! Fans are fired up as all four men are down! “CATCH! NI NI!” continues as TJP and Connors crawl to each other.

TJP throws a forearm, Connors gives it back. TJP throws another, so Connors gives it back! Connors gets the edge and roars, runs but into a ROLLING SOBAT! TJP runs, into a POWERSLAM! Fans fire up with Connors and he drags TJP up! TROPHY- NO, TJP slips free to dragon sleeper! Akira is up top, DOUBLE STOMP FINAL CUT COMBO! Cover, but Taguchi breaks it! Akira ROCKS Taguchi, but Taguchi CLUBS Akira! Taguchi fires off hands and CHOPS on Catch 2/2, then runs, into a ALLEY-OOP FACEBUSTER! Catch 2/2 sit Connors up, they run, 2 BY 2!! Cover, Catch 2/2 wins!

Winners: TJP & Francesco Akira, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Taguchi & Connors earn 0)

The Wild Hips have been tamed, and their finals hopes have been slain! Will the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions prove they’re truly the best of the Super Juniors here?

 

World Tag League 2022: Aussie Open VS Tetsuya Naito & SANADA!

The United Empire has been winning all night, and now Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher look to finish off the sweep! Will they conquer the Uncontrollable Charisma & Cold Skull to solidify a spot in the finals? Or will Los Ingobernables de Japon make the future of tag team wrestling tranquilo?

Gideon Grey of course sticks around to make the introductions for Dunk-Zilla and the Aussie Arrow. LIJ then makes their entrance, and of course Naito takes his time with the entrance attire. Fletcher doesn’t stop talking the entire time, either. LIJ fist bump, fans applaud, and Sanada steps up against Davis. Fans rally at the bell as Davis and Sanada circle. They tie up, go around, and Davis wrenches to a wristlock. Sanada endures, moves around, rolls and wrenches back. Sanada wristlocks, Davis slips through to headlock back. Sanada throws body shots but Davis grinds the hold harder. Sanada powers out but Davis runs him over!

Fans applaud as the Empire put up the crowns. Things speed up, Davis blocks the hip toss to give a hip toss but Sanada handsprings through to arm-drag back! Davis avoids the basement dropkick but Sanada avoids the senton! Sanada headlocks for a takeover, Davis headscissors, only for Sanada to kip free. Fans applaud the exchange and Sanada and Davis nod some respect to each other. They reset, but then back away to their corners. Tag to Naito and tag to Kyle. Fans rally as Naito and Kyle approach. They circle, feel things out, and Naito calls for a test of strength. Kyle says okay, and then mocks Naito with his superior height and reach.

Naito doesn’t sweat the taunting, he reaches up like a cat pawing at a toy. Naito then kicks Kyle low! Naito CLUBS away on Kyle, then tells Kyle to reach now. Kyle says he gets the joke and stands back up. Naito kicks him low again! Naito rakes Kyle’s eyes, CLUBS him again, then whips. Kyle reverses but Naito slides out. Kyle is annoyed, he rushes out but Naito slides in. Kyle gets up, Naito BLASTS him, then Naito builds speed. But Naito fakes Kyle out to tranquilo! But then Davis SENTONS! Aussie Open knew the joke and took advantage! Kyle runs around the outside to trip Sanada off the apron! And RAM him into railing!

Fans fire up as Aussie Open puts up the crowns. Kyle says they can play this game, and he returns to mockingly applaud Naito. Gideon gives Naito a mocking thumbs up as Kyle drags Naito up on the apron. Kyle has Naito on the ropes to CHOKE him! Red Shoes reprimands, Davis counts along, and Kyle lets go at 4. Kyle drags Naito up to scoop and SLAM! Cover, ONE! Kyle smiles and tags Davis. Kyle stomps Naito, Davis rains down forearms. Davis kneels for the cover, ONE! Davis wants a faster count but Red Shoes says his count was fair. Davis drags Naito up to bump off the buckles! Tag to Kyle and Kyle drags Naito up.

Kyle reels Naito in but Naito throws body shots! And forearms! And then he CLUBS Kyle! Kyle grabs at Naito to keep him from Sanada! Naito fires off more forearms but Kyle fires them all back! Kyle runs, but Naito ELBOWS Kyle down! Then basement dropkicks! Fans fire up while both men are down. Naito crawls over, fans rally up, hot tag to Sanada! Sanada runs to DROPKICK Kyle! Sanada dropkicks Davis’ legs out, then gets around Kyle’s haymaker to atomic drop! Kyle staggers, and Sanada trips him up! Kyle can’t fight it, Sanada puts him in Paradise! Fans fire up and Sanada encourages them to get louder.

Fans reach the right volume for Sanada, and Naito mockingly offers a tag to Kyle. Kyle tells him to shut up, so Sanada runs in to dropkick Kyle out of Paradise! Fans applaud while Kyle clutches his butt. Sanada drags Kyle up, fireman’s carries, but Kyle fights free. Kyle shoves Sanada away, runs in, but Sanada dumps him out. Sanad aims., Davis makes the save, Sanada’s plancha misses! Davis picks Sanada up, Naito runs over but Kyle picks him up! Aussie Open run around the way to SANDWICH LIJ! Aussie Open fires up and fans fire up with them. Davis puts Sanada in, Kyle covers, TWO!

Kyle is annoyed but he drags Sanada over to tag Davis. Aussie Open mugs Sanada in the corner, Red Shoes counts and Kyle lets off. Davis digs his knee into Sanada’s face, lets off as Red Shoes counts, and then Davis scoop SLAMS Sanada. Cover, TWO! Fans applaud but Davis tags Kyle. Aussie Open double wrench and double whip Sanada, then double ELBOW, and PENALTY KICK to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Sanada is still in this and that annoys Aussie Open. Fans rally but Kyle drags Sanada up. Sanada ROCKS Kyle, ROCKS him again, and again! But Kyle knees low! Kyle CLUBS Sanada, reels him in, and suplexes, only for Sanada to block.

Fans rally as the two fight for suplex control. Kyle throws body shots, suplexes, but Sanada fights that to snap suplex back! Fans fire up while both men are down. Sanada and Kyle crawl, hot tag to Naito! Naito runs, dodges Kyle and BLASTS Davis! Naito BOOTS Kyle then RANAS him down! Davis rushes in but into a spin. Davis whips Naito away but Naito dropkicks the legs out! Kyle runs in, but into an atomic drop! Naito puts Kyle in a corner, runs in, JUMP KICKS, but he can’t get up and over. Naito stomps Kyle down instead, then brings him out to NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as Kyle stays in this.

Naito brings Kyle up, but Kyle CHOPS! Naito grins, so Kyle CHOPS again! Fans like that one, but Naito just shrugs. Kyle CHOPS, but Naito fires off ELBOW after ELBOW! Fans fire up and Naito brushes himself off. Naito dragon sleepers Kyle, for the NECKBREAKER into the PLUMA BLANCA! Kyle endures and fans rally up. Kyle kicks around, reaches out, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Naito holds, claims he needs help, and Red Shoes forces Naito to let go. Kyle clutches his neck but Naito drags him up. Naito wrenches to ELBOW Kyle down! Naito grins as he stands Kyle up for another ELBOW! And then again, but Kyle slips around to SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF!

Fans fire up as both men crawl. Kyle makes his way over, tag to Davis. Davis storms up on Naito, CHOP LARIATS him in the corner, and Naito sputters. Davis stands Naito up to CHOP LARIAT again! And again! Naito flops down but Davis drags him up, wrenches and torture racks, but Naito slips off! Naito dodges the lariat to TORNADO DDT! Fans fire up again as Naito and Davis are down. Naito crawls over to his corner, hot tag to Sanada! Sanada storms up on Davis to claw Davis’ face. Sanada whips Davis corner to corner, back elbows him, then snapmares, for a DOUBLE BASEMENT DROPKICK. Then fireman’s carry and TKO! Cover, TWO!

Fans rally again and Sanada brings Davis back up. Sanada chicken wings Davis, but Davis fights free and throws Sanada! Sanada comes back, into the torture rack! RACK BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Sanada survives and fans fire up! Davis tags Kyle, Kyle BLASTS Naito off the apron! Davis fireman’s carries Sanada, POP-UP KI- NO, Sanada blocks the kick! And SWINGS it into Davis! Sanada then schoolboys Kyle, TWO!! Kyle escapes, runs in but his kick is blocked again! Kyle dodges Sanada’s lariat and Davis spins Sanada around to double underhook! Davis lifts and coordinates with Kyle, BUTTERFLY SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!!

Fans are thunderous as Sanada survives again! Kyle waits on Sanada to stand and Sanada goes to ropes. Sanada drags himself up, Kyle runs in to CALF KICK! Kyle gut wrenches, but Sanada fights to turn that around! Kyle fights to slip free and shove Sanada to a corner. Sanada elbows back, goes up, QUEBRADA, into the dragon sleeper! Naito runs in to BLAST Davis! Naito goes out after Davis while Sanada gives Kyle a SKULL SWING! Kyle is fading out! Sanada drops Kyle to go up top! ROUNDING BODY PRESS, but he has to bail out as Kyle moves! Sanada tilt-o-whirls, but into a SPINNING TOMBSTONE!! Cover, Naito breaks it in time!!

Davis runs in to CLUB Naito. Davis whips, Naito reverses, TORNADO- NO, Davis denies the DDT, and Aussie Open BOOT SUPERKICK COMBOS! Down goes Naito and Davis hurries to the corner. Kyle tags Davis in, fans rally up and Aussie Open drags Sanada to center. The elbow pads come off, but Sanada ducks the double lariats, Davis CLOBBERS Kyle! Sanada suplexes Davis into MAGIC SCREW! Fans fire up as everyone is down! Sanada sits up, he crawls his way over, hot tag to Naito! Naito storms up on Davis but Davis kicks. Naito blocks to ENZIGURI! Davis staggers, Naito has him in a corner for ESPERANZA!

Fans fire up again as Naito aims. Davis rises slowly, Naito runs in, but Davis PELES him down! Kyle wants Naito to get up, and Kyle runs in corner to corner to A-LIST LARIAT! Leg sweep, SLIDING FOREARM from Davis! Kyle tags in, he drags Naito up, the DOUBLE LARIAT SANDWICH hits! Naito wobbles, into the double pump handles! COR- DESTINO on Kyle!! Sanada reels Davis in and Naito covers, but Davis breaks free to break the pin! Fans are thunderous again and Sanada throws Davis out. PLANCHA! Down goes Davis and Naito has Kyle to himself. Naito drags Kyle up, wrenches, DESTI- NO, Kyle blocks it!

Kyle has Naito in position but Naito fights free! ROLLING KICK! Naito runs, into Kyle’s CALF KICK! Kyle gut wrenches, but Naito fights free! Sanada ROCKS Kyle, Naito ENZIGURIS, Sanada ROLLING ELBOWS! Naito has Sanada give him a boost for the TORNADO DDT! Fans are thunderous as we’re at 20 minutes of this 30 minute limit! Naito tilt-o-whirls, DESTINO!!! Cover, LIJ WINS!

Winners: Tetsuya Naito & Sanada, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Aussie Open earns 0)

The undefeated team is no longer undefeated! They still lead the league, but Davis & Fletcher aren’t locked into the finals anymore! Will they have to fight even harder to make sure they’re still the future of tag team wrestling?

As for LIJ, Naito gets the mic to say, “Buenas noches, OSAKAAA~!” Naito knows there was a big card of nine matches between both Super Jr. Tag League and World Tag League, but did the fans enjoy NJPW tag team festival tonight? Fans applaud because they sure did. Naito knows he and Sanada are at 4-2 (after factoring in the forfeit by Fale & Chase), and they’ll be wrestling again tomorrow in Kakogawa-shi. Naito promises he and Sanada will go up 5-2 to have TEN points! Fans applaud, liking the sound of that.

Naito also promises that the next time LIJ is in Osaka, he hopes there can be even more fans in here cheering them on. That next event will be February 11th with the New Beginnings in Osaka. So that said, he hopes that from now until February 11th, everyone will stay safe, healthy, and of course, TRANQUILO! Assen na yo! But Naito points out, he’s not done. He knows the fans can’t chant along, but asks they chant along in their hearts. Is everyone ready? Fans applaud, so Naito ends this the only way it can! “Bushi! Sanada! Hiromu! Takagi! Titan! Y Naito! Nosotros! Los, INGOBERRRRRNABLEEEEEES~! DE! JA! PON!!”

Fans clap along, but will they be able to cheer on the WTL winning LIJ when New Beginnings comes to Osaka?

 

Here are the NEW Super Jr. Tag League standings!

Austin & Bey: 5-1, 10 points
TJP & Akira: 5-1, 10 points
Zayne & Lindaman: 5-1, 10 points
Yoh & Lio: 4-2, 8 points
Bushi & Titan: 4-2, 8 points
Taguchi & Connors: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
Eagles & Tiger Mask: 2-4, 4 points [ELIMINATED]
Douki & Kanemaru: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
KUSHIDA & Knight: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]
Sho & Dick: 1-5, 2 points [ELIMINATED]

Here are the NEW World Tag League standings!

Aussie Open: 5-1, 10 points
The Mighty: 5-1, 10 points
Naito & Sanada: 4-2, 8 points
Khan & Henare: 4-2, 8 points
Suzuki & Archer: 3-2, 6 points
Yano & Tanahashi: 3-2, 6 points
Goto & Hashi: 3-2, 6 points
Evil & Yujiro: 0-5, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Coughlin & Kidd: 0-5, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

Chase & Fale: [FORFEIT]


My Thoughts:

Another great event for NJPW, but with a bit of sad news with that about Chase Owens. I really do hope he and his family will be alright. And while he and Fale weren’t having a winning run of the tournament, they could’ve really shown some stuff against the teams they were still set to face. But now a handful of teams get bonus points and we’ll be seeing some teams get byes for the next few rounds. In fact, The Mighty are the ones to get that bye next, and that’s pretty big after their shockingly fast win on Suzuki & Archer. TMDK as a whole is doing great, with Jonah’s great showing in the G1, so the Mighty OG are probably staying alive until the last rounds.

We’ve got a lot of teams out of the running in the Super Jr. Tag League, and it was a bit clever math work for Douki & Kanemaru to get their first win off a team that also wasn’t really going to make it. Kushida & Knight are a great duo but this isn’t Time2Fly’s time just yet. At the same time, there is a great mix of teams still in the running, with Zayne & Lindaman being a great dark horse. I still would think Bushi & Titan make a go of it, I still feel LIJ should be a big part of WrestleKingdom. Naito & Sanada winning the main event seems to help further that possibility, them taking down Aussie Open in a great match. Naito & Sanada are going back to back in the main event, facing Yano & Tanahashi tomorrow, that should be a hilarious yet still very exciting match.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.8.2025

We get to see Alicia Fox in action and a dog collar match! Definitely an odd combination, so let’s see what happens!

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As I feel like I say every week, the best parts of TNA are on NXT. I really can’t tolerate Dreamer and Delirious’ idea of creative. This shows have been slapdash early 00s MTV humor and nonsense angles. We open the show with Trick Williams, so of course you know he’s gonna be a dick and Hendry’s gonna try and get even.

At least this spawned an interesting concept with the TNA Heavyweight Championship being defended on NXT Battleground. So it’s nice that Hendry and TNA are getting exposure, but honestly it’s only Hendry, and the constant milking on the TNA side of “hearing from Hendry” is making me ill.

I feel like I’ve seen Johnny Gobs all over since Nekrogoblikon came out with new music. Not mad at it, just didn’t have that on my Bingo card.

 

Ratings:

  • Rosemary vs Lei Ying Lee – Lei wins via Thunderstruck – *
  • Great Hands vs Aztec Warriors: Aztec Warriors win via Laredo Driver + Arabian Moonsault – * 1/2
  • Trey Miguel w/Wentz vs Mustafa Ali w/Tasha & Hands: Ali wins via Crucifix Blade Runner – ** 3/4
  • Victoria Crawford vs Brittnie Brooks: Victoria wins via Flying Axe Kick – Squash
  • Dog Collar Match: International Championship Match: Steve Maclin (c) vs Eric Young w/Northern Armoury: Maclin retains via KIA – ***

Results:

Hey look, Trick comes out and does exactly what I said. He’s arrogant, he’s basically doing his own version of a Ric Flair promo. I do like the line about having two girls, one named Lexis who drives a Mercedes and Mercedes who drives a Lexus. It’s that right balance of dumb and clever to make me chuckle. Hendry of course comes out with his game face on, security tries, fails, and Hendry gets a measure of revenge.

Rosemary vs Lei Ying Lee – Lei wins via Thunderstruck

Okay even though I don’t mind Xia as a wrestler anymore, Brookside is on commentary and she’s…awful. She’s like an Arianna Grace with no charisma. Her little integrity shtick got lame halfway through the word the first time she said it.

This match goes about how you expect which is why it’s not much to discuss. Rosemary does her usually brawling, biting and using the 5 counts with the Upside Down. But as expected, she tries to use the Brass Knucks, Xia comes off of commentary to stop her from using the weapon, and Lei catches her with Thunderstruck. I guess this was supposed to keep the Xia angle with some heat, but it’s really dumb. I don’t want to see any more of this Angel vs Demon, which one will turn crap. It’s boring, it’s cliche and for babies.

At least Lei Ying Lee is gorgeous and one hell of a wrestler. Hopefully she gets away from Rosemary and Xia soon.

Great Hands vs Aztec Warriors

Laredo and Octagon take early turns on Jason Hotch, Octagon even pulls off some rope acrobatics like he thinks he’s Rey Fenix. Hands try to take a few shortcuts, but the actions stays quick, the Cali crowd is behind the Luchadors. Stereo Tijeras, Five Hole Dive from Laredo into an Asai Moonsault from Octagon. Laredo Driver into Handstand Arabian Moonsault, and Aztec Warriors win handily.

After the fact Ali attacks the Aztec Warriors, Tasha and the Hands are trying to calm down Ali but then the Rascalz run out. Maybe we’re getting an early start to the Trey vs Ali match. 

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Trey Miguel w/Wentz vs Mustafa Ali w/Tasha & Hands

Hopefully this is something worth actually typing about instead of WCW Thunder level of rushed throwaway trash.

They trade early chops, but Ali is pissed, no sells Trey and rocks him with a Forearm. Trey tries to Baseball Slide through the legs and roll into a Sunset Flip, but Ali rolls through, comes up with Trey and Powerbombs him moving immediately into Ground and Pound. Ali goes for a Reverse Powerslam, but Trey escapes it, tries to use his quickness, trips up Ali for a second as he goes to the apron and then he catches Trey in the ropes and hits the Draping DDT off the apron. Outside In Neckbreaker from Ali into a Standing Tornillo.

Ali throws Trey into the ropes, Trey tries something but Ali catches him, flips him vertical and then Dragon Suplex looks nasty. Ali heads back to the apron, wants the Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker, but Trey catches him with a Cutter! Trey puts a little Shake Rattle and Roll together, Ali tries to block the last one so Trey hits the ropes and lands a Lionsault. Ali powders and eats a Dive, Trey throws him back in, Meteora! 1-2-kick out! Trey gets a little frustrated but tries a front facelock, they trade cradles, Ali throws him to the ropes, Trey tries that Rewind Tiger Feint, but Ali hits a Missile Dropkick. Ali tells the Hands to finish things but Wentz comes out flying. Ali drives Wentz into the post, throws Trey back in and mouths off to Wentz. When he turns he eats Trey’s Knee Slide Tornado DDT.

Tasha distracts the ref, Hands attack Trey with a Double Choke Bomb on the Apron and Ali kills Trey with Crucifix Blade Runner.

Hardys come out to talk, they get a solid pop from the crowd, but nothing interesting gets said. The old “we let you down” promo and they’re trying to get across a fandom nickname of “Diehardyz” and that’s corny. They punctuate their part before the Nemeths of course come out with some Obsolete and Delete references. Ryan starts talking and gets booed loudly, so that’s nice, they both play in it well. Ryan makes some goofy faces, Nic and him poke fun at the Hardys and the fact that Jeff can’t come to Canada because he’s prohibidabido. 

So Santino comes out, says next week Jeff and Nic will have a singles match, so Matt will get a tag match against the Nemeths with a partner of his choosing. Kind of a stock standard promo, but the Nemeths and Santino made it fun. 

Huh, coming back from commercial there’s a video package from WWE showing the last time Jeff Hardy and Nic Nemeth had a match. 16 years ago. 

Victoria Crawford vs Brittnie Brooks

Brittnie is Chris Bey’s girlfriend and Alicia was always one of my favorites.

Victoria clocks Brittnie early, but Brittnie fires back, Victoria gets annoyed, hits her beautiful Northern Lights Suplex Hold for only a two. Victoria drives Brittnie into the corner, Brittinie tries to fight out, but Victoria catches her with a Tumbling Headscissors Take Over and then a Flying Axe Kick. Victoria’s gorgeous self wins, and Victoria looked pretty decent in the squash.

Masha comes out, attacks Victoria, so Tessa makes a save. Santino makes a tag match next week Blanshard and Crawfish vs Slamabitch and a partner of her choosing. Robert Stone overrides Santino and picks her partner for her and chooses Nikkita Lyons. 

Dog Collar Match: International Championship Match: Steve Maclin (c) vs Eric Young w/Northern Armoury

EY sandbags in the corner at the bell and then catches Maclin with an opportune yank of the chain and then starts a little dirty boxing and chain choking. Cardona is out on commentary because there’s a number 1 contender match next week for the International title. EY grinds the chain across Maclin’s face and the bridge of his nose, and he’s bleeding 40 seconds into the match.

Maclin powders but since it’s a dog collar match the jabronis get involved immediately. Maclin is bleeding like his last name is Rhodes, the jabronis get in some pot shots and EY just whips him with the chain, uses the post, just goes for classic deliberately paced hardcore brawl tactics. Maclin does manage to get a small flurry, EY does the Flair Corner Flop, then EY and the jabronis eat a SCUD before we go to commercial.

We come back, Maclin is back to getting murdered, and now all the potential number 1 contenders and either on commentary, the ramp or in the back watching a monitor. Even Mance Warner looks a little concerned and horny at the same time with the blood. Maclin is so bloody he looks like a post explosion scene from The Boys. Maclin fires, whips EY in the ropes, grabs him mid run, Headbutts him a few times, Jumping Thesz Press into the Ground and Pound with some chain whips. Jabronis come in and eat a Busakiu and Backbreaker, EY tries to take advantage but EY eats an Olympic Slam. Another Busaiku for EY, Jar Headbutt connects! EY kicks out at two, then powders but Maclin follows and wraps the chain around his neck and starts throwing EY around by the throat. Dorks fly at Maclin, he deflects them, but EY yanks the chain and Maclin falls off the apron. EY throws him back in, another two count. EY heads to the top, Maclin crotches him, bald Jabroni eats a Powerbomb, hair Jabroni heads a Buckle Bomb. EY slips the Tree, so Maclin puts the jabronis in the corner, Stacked Tag Em and Bag Em, Nerds get Caught in the Crosshairs!

EY sees the chance, kick to the gut, Piledriver! 1-2…KICK OUT! EY calls for the Macho Elbow but Maclin gets up, pulls him off the top with the chain and KIA! Maclin retains!

 

Overall Score: 4/10

A generally disappointing episode. The first hour felt like WCW Thunder written by Meth addicted Racoons. But the second hour starting with Mustafa, turned out to be okay. I’ve always enjoyed Alicia Fox aesthetically and she wasn’t bad in the ring, Mustafa being edgy is cool, Ryan Nemeth is a treasure, Tessa is still great and the dog collar match was decent.

So a mixed bag definitely. Rosemary is honestly useless anymore. She only gets a pop because of the gimmick, but her storylines have sucked, her matches aren’t great and this whole Infantile Sting knockoff of trying to stick to her morals and integrity and not do the mean things. Aztec Warriors are basic lucha stuff with no gimmick beyond the fact they’re luchadors. Lastly, the Trick Flair opening segment was okay at best but really just just paint by numbers.

It’s a sad turn of events when my favorite wrestling program anymore is WWE main roster stuff. Yikes…2025 is weird.

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Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (5/8/25)

Collision on a Thursday?!

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Will Dax & Cash learn to Fear The Red Death?

FTR put the blame on Daniel Garcia for how things went down between them, but now Garcia plans on taking one of the Top Guys out!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Ricochet VS Angelico w/ Serpentico; Ricochet wins.
  • 8 Man Tag: The Don Callis Family VS The Outrunners, Bandido & AR Fox; The Don Callis Family wins.
  • Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Lee Johnson w/ Blake Christian; Bowens wins.
  • Willow Nightingale VS Kris Statlander; Kris wins.
  • Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander VS The Dark Order; Takeshita & Alexander win.
  • “Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Dralistico; Bailey wins.
  • Daniel Garcia VS Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler & Stokely Hathaway; No Contest.

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Toni Storm is here!

Or rather, she’s still here given just last night, the TIMELESS AEW Women’s World Champion won a Fatal 4 Way Eliminator. And now she’s in the special box seat “balcony” with mic in hand. Detroit cheers and she blows kisses before saying, “So many men have taken a shot at me in here, I’m feeling like Abraham Lincoln. I will never forget my first. It was messy, it was sweaty, and painful. But I only wanted more. Once a month, once a week, twice a week, I was hooked. But then, it only became more risky. One at a time, then two at a time. And three at a time! Incorporating random objects, all the while being watched by perverts.”

The fans cheer being perverts but then Toni says, “One day, it will not end well for me. It will break my body and soil my soul. But in the end, I know it’s what I was born to do. And if you think I was referring to sexual intercourse, then get your minds out of the gutter!” Toni takes a moment before she continues, “Because the best bang could not compare to fighting for this!” She holds up the title and the fans cheer more! “I am not waiting for a Hayter or a CEO. So next week, line up the next batch of slop tarts, because baby wants to binge!” The fans also like the sound of that! Toni says spit on it and sit on it, and let’s get TIMELESS~!

The fans applaud and Toni takes a bow. Beach Break just got that much bigger, but who will take their shot at The Tramp that is The Champ?

 

Backstage interview with Paragon.

Lexy Nair is with Adam Cole, Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly to ask them about the 2 Out of 3 Falls last Saturday. Roddy says that to say they’re disappointed is an understatement. He and Kyle are one of the best teams on this planet, and they thought it’d be like riding a bike. But it has been a bit more difficult than they thought. Kyle agrees that they’re frustrated and disappointed, but what they aren’t doing is taking anything away from themselves. They’re the Paragon and they’re still one of the best tag teams out there. And any other day, any other time, 99 out of 100, Kyle & Roddy win that match.

Cole agrees, and he knows that was tough last week. But they are one of the best teams in the world. There will be plenty of chances to prove that this year. But in step the Grizzled Young Veterans and Zack Gibson says say that again. He can’t believe Paragon has the nerve to stand here sulking and complaining. Honestly, this three are three of the best ever. The problem is, they’ve gone soft! They’ve forgotten what it is to fight for their sport. So any time they’re ready, GYV will remind them what that’s like. Kyle & Roddy say why not. GYV will be the first time that gets stomped on Paragon’s way back to the top!

GYV laugh that off then take their leave. But when and where will Liverpool’s Number One & Mr. Mayhem take on the Savior of the Backbreaker & the Violent Artist?

 

Ricochet VS Angelico w/ Serpentico!

The One & Only just got a big win last night alongside the Young Bucks, but now he looks to get a win on his own. Will Ricochet make Detroit #OuttaThisWorld two nights in a row? Or will tonight belong to Spanish Announce Project’s South African Stud?

The bell rings and the fans rally as Angelico and Ricochet circle. They feel things out, circle more, then Angelico leaves Ricochet hanging by smoothing his hair. Ricochet says ha ha, more bald jokes. Ricochet waistlocks, the fans chant, “He Has Hair!” but Ricochet hammerlocks and snapmares to then ghost pin, TWO! Ricochet taunts Angelico that this is professional wrestling, not modeling. Angelico trips Ricochet to cover, ONE! Angelico has a cording hold and he keeps Ricochet from the ropes. Ricochet wrenches, but Angelico gets the cording hold back! Ricochet endures, reaches out, but Angelico arm-drags him to the mat!

The fans cheer more, but Ricochet kips up. Angelico wrangles him back down! Ricochet claws at Angelico but Angelico polishes the bald head! The fans cheer and Angelico keeps on the arm. Ricochet fights up again, but Angelico wrangles him back down! Angelico gives Ricochet more polish, then stands him up to wrench and cording hold. Ricochet throws a body shot, flips up and over, but Angelico switches arms for a modified Cobra Twist! Angelico holds up his hand and the fans cheer, but Ricochet fights free and bails out. The fans boo but then Angelico sneaks up to clamp on shoulder claws!

Ricochet fights back, and he THROWS Angelico to the floor! Ricochet skins the cat, then TORNILLO PLANCHAS! Ricochet takes down Angelico, taunts Serpentico, then goes storming off to grab a chair! Ricochet chases off #SNAKEMAN, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Ricochet gets up on the barrier to soak up more heat, and he even flicks sweat off his bald head! Ricochet puts Angelico in the ring, stalks him to ropes, then CHOKES him! The ref counts, Ricochet backs off, and Serpentico coaches Angelico. Angelico sputters but Ricochet brings him up for a snapmare. Ricochet digs his knee into Angelico’s back as part of the chinlock. Angelico endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Angelico is free, runs the ropes, but Ricochet DROPKICKS him down! Ricochet taunts the fans, covers Angelico, TWO! Angelico is tougher than that but Ricochet covers again, ONE! And again, ONE! And again, ONE!!

Ricochet throws a fit and SLAPS Angelico down before arguing with the ref. The ref defends the count, so Ricochet just stomps away on Angelico’s back! Ricochet taunts the fans, goes back to stomp Angelico and kick him around, then he kicks Angelico to the ropes. Angelico rises to BODY BLOW! And JAB! Ricochet staggers back, Angelico fires more shots! Angelico runs, KICKS the backdrop away, then runs again, only for Ricochet to FLAPJACK him off ropes and JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Angelico survives and Collision returns to single picture. Ricochet storms his way to a corner while the fans boo.

Ricochet aims and 450- NO, he has to bail out as Angelico moves! Ricochet comes back but Angelico dodges again, Ricochet hits only buckles! Angelico swings, Ricochet dodges and shoves to TIGER WALL KICK! And SOBAT! KNEE! But Angelico KNEES in return! Ricochet rebounds to V-TRIGGER! ROLLING- NO, Angelico clinches for a LIFTING FLATLINER! The fans fire up while both men are down! A standing count starts, Ricochet and Angelico stir, and they rise at 5 of 10. Angelico counters a punch and then fires haymakers! Angelico whips, Ricochet reverses, but then Ricochet catches the leap!

Angelico fights Ricochet’s clinch with elbows, then whips, but Ricochet reverses, Angelico LEAPING LARIATS! And LEAPING LARIATS again! The fans fire up and Angelico storms up to Ricochet. Angelico whips, Ricochet reverses, but Angelico reverses back! COBRA TWIST, and the HEAD SLAPS! The fans fire up as Angelico just takes Ricochet to task! Ricochet sputters and staggers around, Angelico kicks and Canadian Racks! YOYO SLAM, into a hammerlock and HALF CRAB! Ricochet endures, reaches out, but Angelico gets the other arm! Ricochet kicks with his free leg and has the ROPEBREAK! The fans boo but Angelico lets go.

Ricochet goes to the apron, Angelico storms up, but Ricochet HOTSHOTS him! And then FLICKS the ropes at Angelico to hit down low! Ricochet then springboards and FLYING LARIATS! The fans boo but Ricochet runs for a STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Ricochet just keeps going, dragon sleeper for the VERTIGO!! Ricochet rolls back, locks ‘n’ loads, and SPIRIT GUN!! Cover, Ricochet wins!

Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall

Ricochet made sure Angelico was done before he got the 1-2-3, and now he gets the mic. “Go ahead. C’mon, I can’t hear you! I can’t hear you!” The fans boo and taunt him more and Ricochet says he welcomes it all! Their boos mean NOTHING to him, because he sees what they cheer for. And c’mon, if you cheer for the Detroit Lions, that means you’re dumb as hell. If you were smart, if you had any amount of common sense, you’d be cheering for him! The fans keep taunting him with “They’re Not Bald!” But Ricochet says the Eagles won the Super Bowl, what’re they talking about? They should be cheering him, because he’s been here less than a year and he’s beaten most of the favorites!

Brody King, Will Ospreay, Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, Mark Briscoe, Swerve Strickland, and even Kenny Omega! All of them are AEW legends, and Ricochet beat them all! But wait, speaking of legends… Ricochet points out the living legend, Zach Gowen! Ricochet remembers growing up, watching wrestling, he was a huge fan of Zach Gowen. Huge fan. He remembers when big Brock would beat him up and down the arena, that was awesome. But the thing is, Daddy Gowen used to be on this side of the barriers, but now he’s on the other side of them. What happened, Zach? Doesn’t have a leg in the fight anymore?

Ricochet laughs at his own offensive joke, and then asks where that fire is now. He pushes Zach around, security rushes in and Ricochet says he wasn’t doing anything! They’re just talking! Then he BOPS each and every guard! They like that? Ricochet THROWS one guy into railing! Ricochet does his own commentary as he sends another one into the steel steps! Then he puts the third one in the ring, and says Zach might like this. The fans boo but now Ricochet brings out THE SCISSORS! Ricochet cuts this guy’s hair up! But Zach jumps into the ring!! The fans cheer as Zach snatches the scissors from Ricochet!

The fans cheer as Zach asks what is wrong with Ricochet! Ricochet says sorry, sorry! But then he KICKS Zach’s leg out! And then SPIRIT GUN!! The fans boo even more but Ricochet isn’t done with Zach. He takes Zach’s prosthetic leg away! The fans boo as loud as they can as Ricochet leaves with the leg! Ricochet isn’t just humiliating Zach Gowen, he’s committing a crime! Ricochet holds the leg up as a trophy, then mockingly limps with it. Will anyone ever humble the ego that is #OuttaThisWorld?

 

8 Man Tag: The Don Callis Family VS The Outrunners, Bandido & AR Fox!

Don Callis himself dared Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd to find a friend so they could settle things with Roppongi Vice and the Family, but the Outrunners did better than that! They found TWO friends! Will the Most Wanted ROH World Champion and the Whole Fox’n Show help the Youngest Men Alive humble Callis’ cronies? Or will Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero, Lance Archer & Kyle Fletcher use them to take out all of their frustrations?

Callis of course joins commentary while the teams sort out. Callis calls tonight “Don Callis Championship Wrestling,” and says Detroit boos him and his Family because it is a city of losers. Kyle Fletcher starts against Bandido and the fans fire up. Kyle and Bandido circle, the fans rally up more, and they tie up. They go around, Kyle puts Bandido on the ropes. The fans rally for Bandido and he dodges the chop to CHOP! Kyle swings, Bandido dodges and headlocks. Kyle powers up and out, Bandido RAMS him, but Kyle rebounds to RUN Bandido over! Kyle flexes, the fans boo, but then Turbo flexes and the fans cheer.

So Kyle BOOTS Turbo off the apron! Kyle runs, Bandido dodges, hurdles, but Kyle leaps over. The fans tell Callis off while things keep moving. Bandido slips around to tilt-o-whirl RANA! And then DROPKICK! Kyle falls against ropes, Trent tags in, and Trent CLOBBERS Bandido! The fans boo, Trent rains down fists, and the ref reprimands. Trent stops to tag in Rocky. Roppongi Vice mugs Bandido, then they DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX! But Bandido lands out, tags AR Fox, and Fox BOOTS Rocky! And BOOTS Trent! Fox goes up, up, and CANNONBALLS! The fans fire up but here comes the Murderhawk Monster!

Archer scoops Fox into the crucifix lift! But Fox slips free, goes Matrix to dodge, and he ENZIGIRIS! Archer tumbles out, Fox whips Rocky to the corner, Rocky runs into Turbo’s BOOT! Truth adds a HAYMAKER, then Fox tags Turbo. Turbo brings Rocky around to wrench and wristlock. Truth tags in as they whip and atomic drop, UPPERCUT HART ATTACK! Trent is back, but he runs into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! The fans fire up with The Outrunner as they run at the corners! BACK ELBOWS in stereo for RPG Vice! Then Outrunners trade, more ELBOWS in stereo! Then a feed to the BULLDOG LARIAT COMBO! The fans fire up while The Outrunners wind it up!

“Turbo Floyd! You-” Well, Trent gets Rocky out of there, they do NOT give the people what they want. Archer is back and he double choke grips! DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM!! Archer BLASTS Fox & Bandido off the corner, Kyle is there to beat them up, and the fans boo as Archer stomps away on Truth! Archer stands on Truth in the corner and laughs while Collision goes picture in picture.

Archer stalks Truth tot he Callis corner. Rocky tags Archer in and they mug Truth. Archer bumps Truth off buckles, then whips him corner to corner hard! Truth falls to the mat, Archer puts him back in the corner, and Archer looms over him. Truth rises up to fire CHOPS, but archer eggs him on! Truth fires haymakers, then runs, only for Archer to DECK him! Tag to Trent and Trent stalks Truth while Archer TOSESS Turbo! Trent CHOKES Truth, CHOPS him, then talks trash. Trent winds up to CHOP again! Trent brings Truth over to bump off buckles, then he tags in Rocky. RPG Vice mugs Truth, whips him to a corner, and Kyle joins in.

Rocky runs up to ELBOW Truth, then Trent adds an ELBOW of his own! Kyle runs to forearm SMASH! Archer runs in and ELBOWS Truth down! Rocky covers, TWO! Truth survives the onslaught, but Rocky wrenches an arm. Tag to Kyle and Kyle KICKS then arm! Kyle mocks Truth reaching out for his corner, then stomps Truth down. Kyle stalks Truth to the ropes, mockingly holds Truth’s hand out, then scoops and SLAMS him in a snap! Kyle taunts Bandido, then he brings Truth up. Truth fires hands, but Kyle scoops and SLAMS again! Collision returns to single picture and he BLASTS Truth’s corner! Bandido avoids the shot and shouts at Kyle!

Kyle taunts Bandido, but Truth fires hands! The fans fire up but Kyle BOOTS Truth! Kyle suplexes, but Truth counters with a cradle! TWO, and Kyle is up, only for Truth to juke! Hot tag to Bandido! Kyle kicks but Bandido deflects and waistlocks. Kyle switches, shoves and runs up, but Bandido SUPERKICKS! Bandido goes up, up, and TORNILLOS! Down goes Kyle and he bails out! RPG Vice attack Bandido from behind! RPG Vice double whip, Bandido grabs ropes and he BOOTS them back! The Outrunners are in and they stereo ATOMIC DROP! RPG Vice tumble up and out of the ring! Archer runs in, Bandido holds the ropes down, but Archer doesn’t fall for it!

Archer ROCKS Bandido, but the Outrunners DUMP him out! The fans fire up as the Callis Family regroups by the ramp. Fox returns, and he coordinates with Bandido! Whip and pop-up, SUPER CANNONBALL!! The fans fire up as Fox hits a strike! And then The Outrunners form a staircase! Bandido runs to step, step, and ESCALARA CONJILO!! The fans are thunderous as Bandido puts Kyle in! The Outrunners set Kyle up and then wind it up! “Turbo Floyd! You sonova b*tch!” HANDSHAKE DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Fox adds a SWANTON BOMB! Bandido adds a FROG SPLASH!! Cover, The Family breaks it!

The fans boo but The Outrunners brawl with the Family! Things tumble out of the ring, but Bandido aims at Kyle on the ropes! Bandido deals the hand, BLACKJACK- NO, Kyle switches through! DRAGON SUPLEX, but Bandido lands out! Bandido ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls, but Kyle stops the DDT to MICHINOKU DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Kyle and Bandido crawl, hot tags to Fox and Trent! Fox RAMS Trent, goes up, up, and leaps over Trent to somersault and CANNONBALL Kyle! Then Fox wrenches Trent, catches the leg, and FISHERMAN BUSTERS! Archer grabs Fox, shoves him back, but Fox returns to DRAPING DDT!

Fox sees Rocky, Rocky kicks first, then Rocky whips. Fox reverses, Rocky is in the corner, Fox hits an A-LIST LARIAT! Kyle runs up but Fox ELBOWS him away! Fox skins the cat to DROPKICK Rocky and then backwards roll, CUTTER for Kyle! Then Fox avoids Rocky to hit a CUTTER!! The fans are electric and Fox has Kyle on the ropes! Fox builds speed, but Trent anchors his foot! Kyle hits a CALF KICK! The Outrunners BLAST Trent, but Archer CROSSBODIES The Outrunners! Bandido springboards in but Kyle catches him! Kyle calls to the boys, RPG Vice hit a DOUBLE JUMP KNEE! The fans boo but Fox is up!

Fox dodges RPG Vice, BOOTS Kyle, then DOUBLE CUTTER RPG Vice! The fans are thunderous again as Fox goes up, up, but Kyle distracts the ref! Archer grabs Fox, and he SUPER CHOKE SLAMS him down! RPG Vice then sits Fox up, wrenches and double pump handle! JACKAL DRIVER!! Cover, Don Callis Family wins!

Winners: The Don Callis Family, by pinfall

Trent shouts that no one will ever disrespect them again! Will Callis’ pack of jackals devour anyone and everyone that stands in their way?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Beach Break!

After the assault and humiliation that we saw earlier tonight, Zach Gowen is going to make his return to wrestling! Will Zach get revenge on Ricochet for taking things too far?

 

Jon Moxley speaks.

“So, we’re through the obligatory preamble, casualties on both sides. Last night, you took out my number one lieutenant. Now I could vow revenge and talk about all the things I’m gonna do to Samoa Joe once I get him inside that steel cage. But that would be rather rote, and probably mostly untrue. What do we know? The consensus is Samoa Joe is gonna kick my ass. And yeah, there’s nobody on the planet better at getting their ass kicked than me. The question isn’t whether Joe will beat me up. The question is, how long can he do it? Five, eight minutes? Ten? 20? 25? I’ve got all night.

“I know you don’t think very much of me, Joe, but you are one of the guys that I have genuine respect for. You are the embodiment of a champion. But you’re not the AEW World Champion, I am. And I know that no matter what happens to me inside that steel cage in Chicago, no matter what Hell is put on me, no matter what I am put through in that steel cage, I know I have been through worse. I have been through the kind of Hell, I have weathered the kind of storms, I have faced down the kinds of demons that would keep these kids up at night. So I don’t need to be feared or respected by you or anybody else. I just need you to show up.

“I don’t get along with the rest of the world because I am not like the rest of the world. And believe it or not, next week, there is nowhere else in the world I would rather be than locked inside a steel cage in Chicago with the AEW World Championship hanging in the balance, with the baddest man in pro-wrestling, Samoa Joe. I didn’t build my foundation on sand. When the storm comes through, the only thing that matters is who is the last man standing.” The Maniac has issued his ultimatum, will he ultimately be the baddest man in AEW?

 

Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Lee Johnson w/ Blake Christian!

The Pride of Pro-Wrestling is ready to prove he’s worthy of all the opportunities before him, but that means having others step to the plate. #BigShotty thinks he can get a hit off the 5 Tool Player, but will he be able to go yard? Or will he just get Molly Whopped and sent back to the dugout?

The bell rings and the fans rally behind Bowens. Bowens and Lee tie up, Bowens wrenches and wristlocks, but Lee wrenches back. Bowens slips through, wrenches and hammerlocks, then he spins and snapmares Lee to an Oklahoma Roll! TWO, and Bowens tries a cradle, TWO! Lee is up to headlock back, but Bowens powers up and out. Lee goes up and over, baits Bowens into a waistlock, but Bowens switches. Lee switches, then he shoves Bowens! “You’re nothing!” The fans boo and Bowens scowls. Lee talks more trash, but Bowens CHOPS Lee off his feet! Bowens stalks Lee to a corner, CHOPS again, and the fans “WOO~!”

Bowens CHPOS again, and again, and again! Bowens then stomps a mudhole into Lee! The ref counts, Bowens steps off at 4, and Bowens apologizes. Lee bails out, Bowens pursues, and Lee tries to apologize. But then Lee bumps into Daddy Ass! Lee looks and sees Billy, apologizes to him now, but Bowens ROCKS Lee! Bowens whips Lee hard into barriers and the fans fire up! Bowens puts Lee in the ring, but Lee kicks low! Lee eggs Bowens on, whips, but Bowens hurdles and mule kicks! Front kicks! FAMOUSER! The fans fire up and Bowens wrenches to lift Lee, SWING OUT FACEBUSTER! Cover, ONE?!?

Billy is annoyed, but then Blake gets on the apron! Bowens backs the Vanilla Babyface off, but then he dodges Lee’s sneak attack! Bowens fireman’s carries, Lee slips free and shoves Bowens to ropes. Billy wants after Blake but the ref keeps him back. Bowens ELBOWS Lee away, but Blake swipes at him! Lee then DUMPS Bowens out! Bowens staggers up, Lee FLIES, and he gets just enough of Bowens to take him down! Then Lee and Blake mock the scissor fingers! The fans boo but Lee puts Bowens in the ring. Lee reels Bowens in, suplexes, but Bowens slips free! Bowens shoves Lee away, runs up, and he blocks the boot! But not the ENZIGIRI!

Lee SUPERKICKS Bowens, runs, but into the Rock, Paper, Scissors, SUPERKICK! The fans fire up and Bowens shows them how it’s done! He puts up the scissors, then shouts for his shot! But Blake gets on the apron! Bowens grabs Blake, Lee rolls Bowens up with tights, TWO!! MOLLY WHOP!! Cover, Bowens wins!

Winner: Anthony Bowens, by pinfall

Blake tried to tip the scales, but then he also storms into the ring! Billy gets in Blake’s way and Blake backs up. Blake  “apologizes,” but then he takes a swing! Billy stops that and TOSSES Blake out! Billy says “SUCK IT!” Bowens grabs a mic to tell Detroit, “What you just saw was the Pride of Professional Wrestling! The perfect combination of power, athleticism, intelligence, the look, and The It Factor. And I am in a really good mood, so y’know what? Billy, throw ’em up! Detroit, throw ’em up! And make some noise!” And they SCISSOR FINGER~! For old time’s sake, Bowens embraces the old gimmick. But will nothing stop Bowens from making himself a contender?

 

The Gates of Agony are here!

Detroit cheers as Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona walk out to the ring, but they grab mics so they can talk. Kaun calls out Bryan Keith & Big Bill. “You think you’re gonna walk through these Gates unscathed, unburned, and redeem yourselves in the eyes of Chris Jericho?” The fans boo and Kaun says, “Hell no, Paradise has to be earned. And these Gates right here? They’re gonna stop you in your tracks.” Liona says, “And this time, we’re not doing it in a parking lot! Y’know why? Because we’re in Detroit! Why not do this right here, right now!?” The fans cheer and Liona tells Big Bill & Bryan Keith, you heard the people! Get out here and fight!

The shirts come off, and here come the Redwood & Bad Apple! They go right to the ring and the brawl is on! The fans fire up as Bill has Kaun and Keith has Liona! Bill hammers away on Kaun in a corner, Liona ROCKS Keith, but Keith roars! Keith runs, only for Liona to LARIAT him down! Bill BOOTS Liona down! Bill goes out after Liona, but then Keith LARIATS Kaun and himself up and out of the ring! Bill and Liona brawl, Linoa shoves Bill into railing and CLUBS him! Keith and Kaun brawl on the floor, Liona SMACKS Bill off steel steps! Liona fires up, the fans are torn, and Liona runs in, only for Bill to send him into railing! In fact, Liona goes over the railing!

Keith staggers but Kaun keeps after him. Kaun brings Keith to the ramp but Keith elbows free! Keith runs but Kaun fireman’s carries! SAMOAN DROP down through tables!! Fans lose their minds, and somehow Liona is up! Liona and Bill now brawl on the stage, even as security and producer Kevin Matthews try to stop this! But there’s no stopping it, and Bill BOOTS Liona! Liona wobbles, but then he roars! Liona SPEARS Bill off the stage and down through tables!! The fans lose their minds all over again! The Gates and the Branches are down around ringside, is the Learning Tree impressed watching this at home?

 

AEW hears from Anna Jay & Harley Cameron, as well as Penelope Ford & Megan Bayne.

The Queenslayer says, “Megan, you really like to pick fights, huh? I don’t care how big you are, how hard you hit, I will wrap my arms around you and make you sleep!” The Superbad Girl says Anna has been gone a long time, and the Megasus says things have changed. There is a new animal in this jungle, and having a pure heart, fat ass and good friends isn’t gonna cut it. But the wild Aussie tells the Megasus, “I bet your back is blown out after the fight that I brought last night!” Anna says don’t say it like. Ford tells Harley to stop hiding behind Anna’s fat ass already. Ford & Megan want them to fight and learn that mercy is the one thing they never mastered.

Harley shouts that she and Anna will SLAY THE MEGASUS, and all will FEEL THE WRATH! And so BREAKING NEWS for Beach Break Collision! Anna Jay VS Megan Bayne will happen next Saturday when Collision returns to TNT!

 

Willow Nightingale VS Kris Statlander!

Former friends, bitter enemies, and now maybe somewhere in between, the Babe with the Power and the Galaxy’s Greatest will battle 1v1 once more! But will we truly see she’s a #BornAgainKristen when this fight helps her make amends with Willow? Or will nothing Kris does matter, and Willow will smile anyway?

The bell rings and the two circle. The two start pushing, and then shoving, and then Willow wrenches to wrangle Kris. Kris fights up to wrench back and headlock, but Willow powers out to headlock in return. Kris powers up and out, then reels Willow in for her own headlock. Willow THROWS Kris away and the fans fire up! Willow wants Kris to take this serious, so Kris runs up to waistlock. Willow fights the lift and switches, Kris fights the lift in return. Willow powers through to SLAM Kris all the same! The fans fire up more while Kris grows frustrated. Kris storms up, but Willow boops her on the nose!

The fans are torn but Kris says if that’s how it’s gonna be… And she SLAPS Willow! Willow swings, Kris dodges and Kris trips Willow to then basement CROSSBODY! Kris mocks the Willow smile ‘n’ pose, TWO! Kris mocks the smiling but then Willow SLAPS her! The fans fire up so Kris CHOSP! Willow CHOPS! Is that a spider on the screen? The CHOPS keep going and the fans “WOO~!” Willow then fires off forearms! And an ENZIGIRI! Kris sputters to a corner, Willow storms up, and the fans cheer as she bumps Kris off buckles! Then she brings Kris to another corner for another buckle bump! And then the third corner! And the fourth corner!

The fans fire up as Willow completes the lap, snapmares Kris and BOOTS her down! Willow whips Kris again, but Kris sunset flips! TWO, Willow sits up into a BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Kris huffs ‘n’ puffs but she CHOSP! And ROKS! And CHOPS! Kris hooks the arms but Willow flips that around to a backslide, TWO! Kris Oklahoma rolls, TWO! Willow has the cover, TWO! Kris has it back, TWO! Both women stand, Kris scoops, but Willow slips free! Willow shoves Kris, Kris goes up the corner, BACK ELBOW! Kris flexes and the fans are torn, but she hurries to cover, TWO! The fans rally and Kris brings Willow up.

Kris runs, but Willow POUNCES her! PERIOD! Kris tumbles out, the fans fire up, and the ring count starts. Willow goes to the apron and she CANNONBALLS! The fans fire up more as Kris goes down! Willow high-fives the front row, then she goes back to drag Kris up. Willow reels Kris in, but Kris suplexes first! A hard landing on the floor and we’re past 5 of 10! Kris rolls in at 7, but rolls out while Willow rolls in. Kris grabs Willow and brings her back out while Collision goes picture in picture.

Kris brings Willow around to hit another suplex to the floor! Kris soaks up cheers and jeers, puts Willow back in the ring, and then soaks up more cheers and jeers. Kris runs and LARIATS Willow in the corner! Then she scoop SLAMS, covers, TWO! Willow is still in this but Kris stays on her. Kris whips Willow, Willow reverses, and Willow stays back as Kris goes up. Willow then CLUBS Kris on the back, and she reels Kris in for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Willow reels Kris into a GROUND OCTOPUS! Kris endures as Willow twists her around! Kris pushes it to a cover, TWO! Both women stand, Kris kicks low and snapmares for a body scissor squeeze!

Willow endures, even as Kris adds a half nelson to the mix! Willow fights around, reaches out, and throws elbows! The nelson is undone but Willow still elbows away at the legs! Kris lets Willow go, the two stand up, and Kris CHOPS! Willow seethes and winds up to CHOP back! Kris ROCKS Willow! Willow CHOPS Kris! Kris ROCKS Willow, Willow ROCKS Kris, and repeat! The shots go back and forth, then Willow fires a flurry! Kris fires her own flurry in return! Both women wobble, then they fire more shots! Collision returns to single picture as the shots keep going! Willow then slips around and GERMAN SUPLEXES!

Kris rises, and she gets around Willow to GERMAN SUPLEX! Both women stand, DOUBLE LARIATS collide, and both women fall back! The fans fire up while Kris and Willow go to opposite corners. Kris and Willow rise, then Willow runs up to back body block! Kris dodges the lariat and UPPERCUTS! Kris runs side to side to KNEE Willow! Kris whips, Willow cartwheels and BOOTS! Kris kips up to PELE! Kris runs, but Willow hits a SPINEBUSTER! High stack, TWO!! The fans are thunderous and Willow has Kris in a corner. Willow LARIATS point blank again and again and again! The fans count all the way to nine, but Kris dodges ten!

Willow blocks the superkick, fireman’s carries, and she bumps Kris off buckles before- NO, Kris slips free! Kris waistlocks but Willow CLUBS away! Kris shoves Willow but Willow avoids the snap powerslam! Willow gut wrenches but Kris trips her! Jackknife bridge, TWO and Willow sunset flips it! TWO and both women stand! SUPERKICK from Kris! Kris runs to SCISSOR KICK! Cover, TWO!! Willow survives and Kris is shocked! The fans are thunderous and Kris hauls Willow up. Kris has the leg, but Willow wrenches and fireman’s carries, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and Willow is beside herself!

Detroit is thunderous as Willow puts Kris in the corner. Willow bumps Kris off buckles, then she climbs up to rain down fists! The fans count, but Kris slips out to CLUB Willow on the back! Kris goes up and she has Willow on the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Both women are down and the fans go wild! Kris and Willow slowly rise again, and Kris takes aim! Kris winds up and DISCUS- LARIAT from Willow!! The straps come down and Willow hauls Kris up! BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!!! But Kris flounders all the way out of the ring! Willow rises, but Wheeler Yuta is here. Yuta taunts former friend Kris, but this is to distract the ref!

Marina Shafir gets Willow with a CHAIN!! Marina CHOKES Willow, then KICKS her down! The fans boo but the Death Riders leave ringside. Kris has no idea what happened, she just tucks Willow in! STATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!! Cover, Kris wins!!

Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall

The Problem flips off Willow and Detroit as she finally gets revenge on Willow. Will Willow be able to smile when she’s this pissed off at Marina?

 

Skye Blue speaks.

“Next week, Beach Break, AEW is back in Chicago. And so am I. I’m back, and I’m a violent little thing.” The Chicago Skye is dark and brooding once again, but will her future be bright?

 

Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander VS The Dark Order!

Before they take on Will Ospreay & Hangman Page for Beach Break, The Alpha & Walking Weapon are going to make an example out of the Cowboy’s former friends. Will this be the end of The Dark Order once and for all? Or can Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds survive despite not having the Numbers?

Well, Konosuke & Alexander don’t even wait, they just attack! The bell rings, Konosuke TOSSES Uno and Alexander runs up on Reynolds! Reynolds dodges, runs back in, but Alexander ELBOWS him down! Then BOOTS him! Konosuke uses his own jacket to LASH Uno with those studs! Alexander throws his jacket off to keep on Reynolds, and the ref is so busy with Alexander that he misses Callis CLAWING Uno’s eyes! Alexander whips Reynolds, Reynolds goes up and over, but then Alexander puts him on the apron! Reynolds avoids the shoulder to GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP!

Alexander staggers away, the ref is distracted, and Konosuke YANKS Reynolds down! Konosuke sits Reynolds on the apron, CHOPS and hits a DRIVE-BY, then Alexander adds his CROSSBODY CHECK! Reynolds is down, Uno runs up, but Alexander dodges for the ALPHA ELBOW to take Uno down! Alexander puts Reynolds back in the ring, bumps him off buckles, and he tags Konosuke. Konosuke wrenches and reels Reynolds in, BLUE THUNDER- NO, Reynolds fights the bomb! Reynolds reaches out for Uno, but Konosuke reels him in! BIG back suplex, but Reynolds lands out! Reyhnolds shoves Konosuke aside, hot tag to Uno!

Uno ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! The fans fire up and Uno tags Reynolds back in! They double whip Konosuke, but he breaks their double lariat! Reynolds dodges as Konosuke LARIATS Uno down! Reynolds comes back but into the BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Hot tag to Alexander, and he hoists Uno up into the Electric Chair! Konosuke goes up, JUMP KNEE DOOMSDAY!! Then they haul Reynolds up, DOUBLE ROLLING ELBOWS!! And from there, STRAITJACKET PILEDRIVER!! Cover, Callis Family wins again!

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander, by pinfall

Not only are these two rolling towards Beach Break, but Konosuke is red hot going into his NEVER Openweight Championship defense tomorrow night, NJPW Resurgence in California! Will all of the wrestling world soon belong to the Don Callis Family?

 

“Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Dralistico!

This match came about because La Faccion Ingobernable was upset Kevin Knight’s team won that $400,000 tag match and they decided to make him pay for it physically. LFI essentially screwed The Jet out of a Continental Championship opportunity, but Bailey is going to fight for his friend! Will Bailey start by taking out El Toro Blanco’s brother?

The bell rings and the fans rally up. The two tie up, Dralistico puts Bailey in a corner, but the ref counts. Dralistico backs off, and he CHOPS! Dralistico fires hands, the ref counts, but Dralistico tells Bailey off. Dralistico runs, but Bailey blocks the superkick! Bailey swings, Dralistico ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Bailey drops down, hurdles over, and KICKS Dralistico down! The fans fire up while Dralistico bails out. Bailey builds speed, but Dralistico ducks the baseball slide! Bailey kicks, Dralistico blocks and flips Bailey! Bailey lands safe, but then Dralistico avoids the wall kick to ROCK him! Bailey comes back, Dralistico pops Bailey up, and Bailey mule kicks!

Bailey ASAI MOONSAULTS and down goes Dralistico at the ramp! The fans fire and Bailey hurries into the ring. Bailey is all fired up while Dralistico sputters. Bailey goes back out after Dralistico, then he drags Dralistico up. Bailey KICKS, and CHOPS, and then brings Dralistico around. Dralistico CLAWS the eyes! The fans boo but Dralistico RANAS Bailey into the steel steps! Then a SUPERKICK into the steps! Dralistico tranquilos and fans boo while Collision goes picture in picture.

Dralistico nods as the fans rally, and he stalks Bailey. Dralistico drags Bailey up, SMACKS him off the steel steps, then refreshes the ring count. Dralistico pretends he can’t hear the fans booing but he sees them give him thumbs down. Dralistico storms up on Bailey to CHOP him against railing! Dralistico then whips Bailey into the railing! Dralistico hops up onto the barriers so he can soak up the heat. Bailey crawls to the apron but Dralistico shoves him into the ring. Dralistico sits Bailey up, clamps on a GROUND COBRA TWIST, but Bailey endures! Dralistico throws down fists, then tells the fans to shut up!

Dralistico goes back to Bailey, stomps him, then drags him to a drop zone. Dralistico springboards to SWANTON BOMB! Cover, TWO! Dralistico tells everyone to tranquilo, then he stands Bailey up for a HEADBUTT! Dralistico looms over Bailey, stalks him to the ropes, and then KICKS a leg out! Dralistico puts Bailey on the ropes to CHOKE him! Collision returns to single picture as the fans boo and the ref counts. Dralistico stops at 4, then he KICKS Bailey in the leg! And he KICKS the leg again! Bailey hobbles, Dralistico kicks but Bailey blocks! Bailey KICKS and KICKS and KICKS in return! Then he CHOPS Darlistico in the corner!

The fans fire up but Dralistico turns things around. Dralistico CHOPS Bailey, but Bailey just snarls! Bailey puts Dralistico in the corner to KICK! Dralistico CHOPS! Bailey KICKS again! Dralistico CHOPS again and again and again! Bailey just KICKS again and again and again! The fans fire up as both men fire up and Dralistico fires forearms now! The fans are thunderous and Bailey comes back to KICK! Dralistico KICKS, Bailey KICKS, repeat! KICK for KICK, then Bailey unleashes the LIGHTNING KICKS! Dralistico avoids the thrust kick, but Bailey ducks a heel kick! Both men KICK, but then Bailey kicks a kick away to HEEL KICK Dralistico down!

The fans are thunderous as Bailey busts out that Tae Kwan Do! Dralistico rises, Bailey SOBATS, AX KICKS, and BUZZSAWS! Bailey then runs to SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Bailey drags Dralistico right up, suplexes and FALCON ARROW into the drop zone! Bailey climbs up, takes aim, and ULTIMATE- NO, Bailey has to bail out as Dralistico moves! Bailey rolls through, but Dralistico dropkicks the legs out! Dralistico then floats over, LA MAGITROL, TWO!! Bailey has Dralistico’s arm and steps over, but Dralistico rolls through, only for Bailey to sit on the sunset! Cover, TWO! Dralistico finishes the sunset, TWO!

Bailey kicks, misses, but then STANDING MOONSAULT! Dralistico moves again so Bailey lands out! Dralistico jumps the sweep, jumps on, CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous as Bailey flounders! Dralistico reaches down to knuckle lock, but Bailey denies the cover with a Monkey Flip, into a DESTROYER!! The fans are electric as Bailey has Dralistico in the corner! Bailey runs up, but Dralistico DREAMCAST KICKS first! Bailey goes to the apron. Dralistico storms out after him, and Dralistico reels Bailey in. Bailey fights the underhooks, and he Alabama Lifts! Dralistico sunset flips but Bailey stays up!

Bailey breaks free and MOONSAULT KNEE DROPS on the apron! Dralistico coughs and sputters as he rolls into the ring and the fans fire up again! Bailey aims, spins, HEEL KICK!! Cover, Bailey wins!

Winner: “Speedball” Mike Bailey, by pinfall

The sequel was even better than the original! This rematch between Speedball and Prince of Silver was incredible, but wait! Here comes Rush himself! Bailey dares El Toro Blanco to bring those horns because he wants to keep on fighting! Rush says wait your turn, perro! When and where will Bailey look to take the bull by his horns and bring him down?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Beach Break: Dynamite!

Given Toni Storm wants more and more action, and since Chicago is Skye Blue’s backyard, they’ll be meeting in an AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Fatal 4 Way! Who will the two mystery participants be? And will anyone be able to score on the Whore We All Adore this close to Double or Nothing?

 

Daniel Garcia VS Dax Harwood w/ Cash Wheeler & Stokely Hathaway!

For the longest time, Red Death respected FTR and FTR respected him. But after FTR selfishly betrayed Adam Copeland and put themselves ahead of everyone else, Garcia could not stand by and do nothing. Garcia dared one of the Top Guys to step up, will he take that Top Guy out? Or will this (emotionally) hurt FTR more than it hurts Garcia?

The bell rings and Dax circles with Garcia. Garcia is also wary of how Cash and #BigStoke are moving around ringside. The fans taunt Dax with “BALD! BALD! BALD!” so it isn’t just Ricochet anymore. Dax and Garcia tie up, go around, and Garcia puts Dax in the corner. The ref counts, Garcia lets off slowly, but he pats Dax on his bald head. Dax brushes that off, he and Garcia circle again, and then they tie up. They go around, Dax puts Garcia in a corner, and the ref counts. Dax lets off slowly, but he sucker punches Garcia! The fans boo but Stoke likes that! The ref reprimands but Garcia shakes off the cheap shot.

Dax storms up and ROCKS Garcia again! And CHOPS! Garcia staggers away but Dax storms up to CHOP again! Garcia goes to another corner, but then he CHOPS in return! Dax turns things around to CHOP again! But Garcia CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Dax CHOPS right back! Garcia sputters as he sits down in the corner. Dax huffs ‘n’ puffs and goes back for Garcia, but Garcia CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Dax headlocks, Garcia powers up and out, but Dax runs him over! Garcia trips Dax, HAMMERS away with fists, but Dax gets up. Garcia keeps after him with a CHOP in the corner!

Garcia whips corner to corner, runs up, but Dax ELBOWS him away! Dax runs up, SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Garcia is down and the fans boo but Stoke & Cash cheer Dax on. Dax stomps and drops knees on Garcia at the ropes! The ref counts, Dax backs off, and Garcia checks his own neck. Cash talks trash, the ref has him back off, and Cash says he’s just talking! He’s allowed to do that, right? The fans still taunt Dax with “BALD! BALD! BALD!” Dax stands Garcia up, reels him in, but Garcia fights the lift! Dax pulls on Garcia’s hair to then CHOP him! Garcia bails out, Dax pursues, and Dax brings Garcia around.

Dax talks trash on the fans, then reels Garcia in. Garcia fights the lift again, trips Dax up, and then CATAPULTS Dax into the POST! The fans fire up while Dax falls in a heap! Garcia stands, rolls into the ring, but just long enough to refresh the count. Dax is busted open and Garcia is right on that bloody forehead! Dax wants mercy but Garcia only backs off to get space. Garcia puts up his dukes, does his dance, and then runs in for a DROPKICK! Dax hits barriers, but Garcia runs again! Another DROPKICK into the barriers! And then a third DROPKICK into the barriers! The fans fire up with Garcia as he goes one more time, only for Cash to stand in the way!

The fans boo as Cash says no more! Garcia seethes, and he still runs up, but Dax LARIATS Garcia down! Cash bought Dax time, and now Dax huffs ‘n’ puffs through his crimson mask. Dax puts Garcia in the ring, then he grabs the ring bell! The ref stops Dax and they tug-o-war over it! Dax lets the ref have the bell, but then Garcia trips Dax! Garcia steps through, and he turns Dax over for the DRAGON TAMER!! But Stoke distracts the ref, letting Cash drag Garcia out! DRAPING NECKBREAKER to the floor! Cash points to commentary to give a thumbs up, but wait! DADDY MAGIC is here! The fans cheer as Matt Menard CLOBBERS Cash!

The fans fire up, Stoke freaks out, and Menard fires off on Cash in a corner! Detroit is all fired up as Collision goes picture in picture!

Cash runs away to the back but Menard pursues! Now things are a bit more even, with Stoke coaching a bloodied and dazed Dax. Dax staggers to his feet, goes over to Garcia, and drags him up to put him in the ring. Dax talks more trash on the fans, then he storms in after Garcia. Dax suplexes and hits a BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Garcia is still in this and Dax grows frustrated. The ref checks Dax while the fans rally behind Garcia. Dax is okay to continue, and he brings Garcia up, only for Garcia to cradle! TWO!! Dax stands and LARIATS Garcia down! Dax huffs ‘n’ puffs and TOSSES Garcia to the apron! Dax brings Garcia through the ropes, to then CHOP!

Dax KICKS and ROCKS Garcia on repeat! Then he reels Garcia in for a DRAPING DDT! Cover, TWO! Dax rains down fists without hesitation! Dax hears the fans taunting him so he dares them to do something. Dax holds the ropes open but obviously no one takes the offer. Dax drags Garcia up, CHOPS him, and he storms up on Garcia at the ropes. Garcia ROCKS and CHOPS in return, but Dax CHOPS again! Garcia sputters and falls back while Dax soaks up the heat. Dax paces around Garcia, taunts Detroit more, and Collision returns to single picture. The fans boo as hard as they can but Dax talks trash on Garcia now.

Dax kicks at Garcia, egging him on. Garcia scowls as Dax pie faces him! The fans rally, Garcia rises, and Dax looks worried. Dax SLAPS Garcia, but Garcia just clamps onto Dax’s neck! Dax breaks fere, Garcia CHOP, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Garcia CHOPS away on Dax at the ropes! The fans fire up and Garcia whips, but Dax reverses. Garcia LARIATS, Dax staggers, so Garcia runs again! Another LARIAT but Dax still stays on his feet! Garcia runs, Dax ROCKS him, and then Dax whips. Garcia reverses, Dax reverses to wrench, but Garcia dodges the lariat to LARIAT! Down goes Dax and the fans fire up!

Stoke is frustrated for Dax as the fans rally up. Garcia storms up on Dax to climb up. Garcia rains down fists, and the fans count all the way to nine. Garcia foams at the mouth before he hits TEN! The fans fire up, Garcia waistlocks, but Dax holds onto a buckle pad! That pad comes loose, Garcia still hits a SAIDO! The fans fire up as Garcia covers, TWO!! Dax survives but Garcia goes for the legs. Dax CLAWS at Garcia’s face and shoves him away! Garcia still gets the legs and trips Dax up! DRAGON- NO, Dax fights and BOOTS Garcia into the bare steel! SLINGSHOT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO?!?! Garcia survives and Detroit is thunderous!

Stokely is seething and Dax is pissed, but the fans continue to rally for “DANNY! DANNY!” Dax goes up, and Garcia CHOPS first! Garcia climbs, brings Dax up, and they go to the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX!! And then a roll through! Garcia hoists Dax up to the top rope again, and goes back up top! Another SUPER DUPER PLEX!! But Garcia isn’t done, he’s taking Three Amigos to a new level! The fans are thunderous as Garcia goes to the next corner, hoists Dax up, and climbs again! The fans want the hattrick, and Garcia brings Dax up! SUPER DUPER THREE AMIGOS!!! Both men are down and the fans are electric!

Stokely is furious as Garcia crawls to a cover! ROPEBREAK!! Garcia miscalculates and that works out for Dax! “This is Awesome!” and that might be an understatement! Dax and Garcia rise, go forehead to forehead, and then they go forearm for forearm! Garcia gets the edge and the fans love it! Garcia BOOTS Dax out of the ring, then pursues! Stoke has to run away before Garcia CLOBBERS Dax from behind! They go into the crowd, the fans fire up as they’re even closer to the action now! This brawl goes through the stands, around behind commentary, and Dax SMACKS Garcia off railing! And then off more railing!

Schiavone & Nigel just mind their own business, and yet Dax still feels the need to push Nigel’s headset off him! The fans boo and Nigel seethes. Nigel stands up, Dax dares him to do something! Detroit tells Dax he done F’d up, but Nigel just puts his headset back on. Nigel says he is a professional, but a professional commentator. Dax is the wrestler, so Nigel will not touch him. Dax SHOVES Nigel down! Nigel is furious but Dax already storms off to find Garcia. Dax puts Garcia in the ring, but Garcia reels Dax in! Dax fights the lift, Stoke barks from the apron! The ref backs stoke off, but Dax LOW BLOWS Garcia!

But now Nigel is storming down to ringside! Garcia fights the lift and Nigel is on the apron! Dax storms up on Nigel, but Nigel RAMS Dax down low! UPPERCUT! But Cash is back! He kicks Nigel low, reels him in, but Nigel WRINGS Cash out! Garcia LARIATS Dax up and out, and clearly by now the ref has just thrown this one out!

No Contest

Menard is back and he LARIATS Cash up and out! The fans fire up as Menard, Garcia and McGuinness stand tall together! FTR kept pushing buttons but they pushed the wrong ones! Will Stoke, Dax & Cash have to fear the repercussions of their actions?


My Thoughts:

A great Collision, but it apparently caught a bit of the Go Home Syndrome. There were quite a few recap packages I skipped but clearly they are working to hype Beach Break for next. Moxley’s newest promo was alright, didn’t really add much, because as I said just last night, Moxley surely finds a way to retain with help from The Death Riders. I will say, it made a lot of sense for the remaining Death Riders to cost Willow. Marina and Willow still have beef, and I’m still hoping on my idea from last night: Shayna Baszler shows up, teams with Marina, we get Shayna & Marina VS Willow & Kris. Let’s up the ante and get another classic Street Fight Tag out of Kris & Willow.

Great promo from Toni Storm to open the night, and good to hear Skye Blue is back. Another Fatal 4 Way Eliminator makes me wonder if one of the mystery entrants ends up taking the loss. There was also that spider during Kris VS Willow, which I believe is a teaser for Thekla. Thekla could easily jump into the Fatal 4 Way and get close to winning, but who knows. And as I said last night, not sure why they’re holding Athena back from doing much of anything right now. With Supercard of Honor now delayed to July to coincide with All In: Texas, Athena should really be getting involved more on AEW TV so people don’t forget she exists.

Very good stuff with Bowens VS Lee, and I appreciate the albeit lazy way they changed Bowen’s logo so that it doesn’t resemble the Shane Taylor Promotions’ STP. Bowens of course wins, but his promo after was pretty much the same as his other ones. At least he did one last scissoring with Billy. Bowens is unfortunately not going to get a title story right now with all the champions preoccupied in something else. Though honestly, I feel like there is a way for Okada VS Bowens to be a great match, and then someone violates the Continental Rules so that Okada loses without really losing. Best way I can think of is Swerve is hunting The Bucks, they go ringside, and since Bucks are associate with Okada, that’s a violation on his part, and it adds more heat to whatever big thing Double or Nothing has planned.

Great stuff from the Don Callis Family in all their matches. I wasn’t expecting a big 8 Man Tag, and I’m a little disappointed Brody King wasn’t one of the participants, but maybe that’s the next phase. Great showing from the Faces, especially AR Fox. Fox is in a similar boat to Bowens where he certainly deserves title opportunities but TK just isn’t seeing how to write it. But between that and the dominance Konosuke & Alexander over Dark Order, it feels like the Don Callis Family get their comeuppance with Hangman & Ospreay winning next week.

Ricochet VS Angelico was rather outta nowhere but it was still a great match. It was also clearly a vehicle so Ricochet could start beef with Zach (Zack?) Gowen and give us a Beach Break match between them for the real deepcut long time wrestling fans. Much like Bowens and Fox, I feel like Ricochet is waiting on a title to be freed up from story so he can go get those titles. Such as Paragon now feuding with Grizzled Young Veterans for a minute, which in a way keeps Adam Cole isolated. TK should’ve just given us Ricochet VS Cole for the fun of it because Ricochet VS Cole would be incredibly fun stuff. They could even revisit their NXT history if they wanted to.

Great stuff with Gates of Agony and Learning Tree, that was much better than last week’s. I really hope this gives us a Tornado Tag match. For that matter, why aren’t we getting that in the story of Anna Jay & Harley Cameron VS Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford? Good promo from those teams to hype up… just Anna VS Megan… It’d make Beach Break Collision feel all the bigger but whatever, maybe they feel Ford still isn’t up to speed after that Fatal 4 Way last night. But doing a chaotic tag match could help iron out some of that so that Ford can just focus on what she is good at with the gymnastics and throwing hands.

And awesome stuff with Garcia VS “Dax the Axe” in the main event. And yeah, I didn’t put it in myself, but they’re really committing to that as Dax’s ring name right now. Great to see Menard helping Garcia, and even Nigel standing up for himself against Dax. A “No Contest” result was a little odd but I suppose that’s like saying it is a draw where no one goes over. But with the Faces standing tall, maybe Nigel steps in and teams with Garcia right now for Double or Nothing so that Garcia teaming with Cope is the All In moment.

My Score: 8.8/10

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