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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (2/24/23)
YOWIE WOWIE!
We’re really glad that you’re our friend…
Bray Wyatt called out Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar, but things are a bit muddy. Will the SmackDown return of the FIREFLY FUNHOUSE clear things up?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Imperium VS Braun Strowman, Ricochet & Madcap Moss w/ Emma; Imperium wins.
- LA Knight VS Kofi Kingston w/ Xavier Woods; Kofi wins.
- Natalya w/ Tegan Nox VS Shayna Baszler w/ Ronda Rousey; Shayna wins.
- Rey Mysterio VS Karrion Kross w/ Scarlett Bordeaux; Kross wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Kayla Braxton catches Jimmy Uso as he arrives and she asks him if he’s spoken with Jey since last week. No, he hasn’t. He’s texted, called, left voicemails and told him to meet Jimmy in the middle of the ring tonight. And whatever Jey has to get off his chest, he can look Jimmy in the eye and say it. What will happen to the Usos as the Bloodline is crumbling down around them?
Six Man Tag: Imperium VS Braun Strowman, Ricochet & Madcap Moss w/ Emma!
Der Ring General leads his soldiers into battle, and they’re up against a Monster, a high-flyer and a wild card! Will the mat still be sacred? Or will Gunther suffer defeat on his Road to WrestleMania?
The trios sort out and we start with Giovanni Vinci and Moss. They circle, fans fire up, and the two tie up. Vinci wrenches to a hammerlock then headlock, then spins to a drop toehold. Vinci steps on Moss and eggs him on. Moss gets at Vinci but Vinci headlocks again. Moss powers up and out, Vinci blocks the hip toss but so does Moss! Vinci kicks low, uses a leg to get up and over, then dodges. Moss gets moving, they run ropes, Moss CLOBBERS Vinci! Moss drags Vinci up, tags in Ricochet, scoop SLAM to knee-board senton! Cover, TWO! Ricochet stands Vinci up but Vinci wrenches and knees low.
Vinci whips but Ricochet blocks! Ricochet throws forearms but Vinci wrenches. Ricochet rolls, kips and flips to headlock back! Vinci back suplexes but Ricochet lands on his feet! STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Ricochet and Ludwig Kaiser talk some smack, but Ricochet points to Braun. Fans fire up but Vinci anchors a leg. Vinci reels Ricochet in for a short arm LARIAT! Fans boo as Vinci stomps Ricochet. Tag to Ludwig and Imperium mugs Ricochet. Fans rally up as Ludwig CLUBS Ricochet. Ludwig wraps on a chinlock, then whips Ricochet hard into ropes! Ludwig smirks and looms over Ricochet as fans boo.
Ludwig kicks Ricochet around, talks trash, but Ricochet fires forearms! Ludwig kicks low, whips, but Ricochet rolls over his back! Then under to handspring! Ludwig dodges to throat chop! Fans boo, and then Ludwig SLAPS Braun! Braun is mad, but the ref keeps him out! Ludwig rushes in, Ricochet goes to the apron but Imperium hits a HIGH LOW, then Gunther himself hits an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Fans boo while Imperium stands tall and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and fans rally up as Ricochet endures a stretch. Ludwig digs his elbow into Ricochet’s face, but Ricochet fights up and throws body shots. Ricochet ROCKS Ludwig, Ludwig ROCKS Ricochet! Ricochet kicks low, Ludwig ROCKS him again! Ricochet throws more forearms, then an uppercut! But he spins into an UPPERCUT! Only to come back with a V-TRIGGER! Ludwig kicks, CLUBS and LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Ludwig drags Ricochet over and tags in Gunther. Gunther stomps Ricochet, brings him back up, and UPPERCUTS Ricochet back down! Gunther drags Ricochet up again and puts him on ropes.
But wait, DREW MCINTYRE appears! He walks out to ringside and Gunther stares him down. Gunther CLUBS Ricochet down, brings him back up, but Ricochet ENZIGURIS! But Gunther stomps Ricochet down! Tag to Vinci, they stomp Ricochet’s hands, and then Vinci drags Ricochet up for a short arm LARIAT! Vinci stands Ricochet up again, for another short arm LARIAT! Fans boo, Vinci drags Ricochet up a third time, but Ricochet slips through the lariat and dodge! Hot tags to Braun and Ludwig! Braun rallies on Imperium, SPLASH for Ludwig and SPLASH for Vinci! Another SPLASH for Ludwig, and Braun stares Gunther down as he CLUBS Ludwig!
Vinci runs back in, Braun shoves him out! Gunther tags in and sneaks up on Braun! Fans fire up as Gunther CHOPS! Braun just snarls! Braun CHOPS, Gunther CHOPS, then Gunther kicks a leg! Gunther wraps on a SLEEPER! Braun powers up, throws Gunther away, but Gunther SHOTGUNS Braun! Moss tags in! Moss RAMS Gunther into the corner and fires off furious fists! The ref counts, Moss goes corner to corner to RAM into Gunther! Moss keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, BLASTS Ludwig but Gunther CHOPS Moss! And then GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Moss stands! Into a LARIAT from Gunther!
Gunther reels Moss in, hoists Moss up, GENERAL BOMB! Cover, Imperium wins!
Winners: Imperium, by pinfall
McIntyre looks only mildly impressed but Imperium winning out. Gunther holds up the Intercontinental Championship, and the Scottish Warrior takes off his jacket But the VIKING RAIDERS attack! McIntyre brawls with Erik & Ivar 2v1, and they RAM him into barriers! The Vikings mug McIntyre, until Sheamus runs in! He knocks Erika way but Ivar CLOBBERS Sheamus! The Vikings beat them down, but then Braun BLASTS the Vikings over! Fans are thunderous, and Ricochet builds speed! Ricochet FLIES to take out the Vikings! McIntyre & Sheamus are back up, the Celtic Connection DOUBLE BOOT the Vikings over barriers!
McIntyre, Sheamus, Braun and Ricochet stand tall together! Will it soon be all out war in the SmackDown Tag Division?
Backstage interview with Rey Mysterio.
Kayla holds the mic for Rey as he says he looks to put an end to Karrion Kross once and for all. But then Santos Escobar walks in. “There’s one thing Legado del Fantasma and my familia believe, and that’s respect. I had the honor of receiving a mask from the legendary Rey Mysterio. And I wanna show the WWE Universe how much I respect you.” Rey says Escobar knows that respect is mutual. But Dominik Mysterio walks in, saying, “How pathetic! Let me ask you this, Santos. How long are you gonna keep kissing up to the ‘legendary’ Rey Mysterio, huh? Even after Kross puts him to sleep tonight?”
Escobar tells Dom that if he needs to learn respect his dad, Escobar will teach it. Dom says that in prison, those who don’t back up what they say got dealt with. Escobar chuckles. But then Rhea stands in his way. Dom “wishes” Rey luck, then he and Mami leave. Escobar says Rey shouldn’t let that bother him. Rey knows who Rey is. But how can it not? That’s his son! Rey still stresses over where he went wrong with Dom, but will Dom get in Rey’s way against Kross?
Jimmy Uso sits with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman.
Jimmy says, “That’s our brother. Since Royal Rumble, things have been getting crazy, man. A few weeks ago, when we defended those tag team championships, I knew Jey was gonna be there for me. For us. Since Montreal, man, I dunno, man. It feels different. Think he might be spooked over this whole Sami thing.” Heyman says if that’s the case, then why not have Solo stay in the back? Jimmy can handle Jey “face to face, man to man, twin to twin, Uso to Uso, personally.” Jimmy accepts that. Solo accepts that. But will Jey accept things the way they are?
LA Knight VS ???
The self proclaimed Mega Star is back in action, ready to shine bright after losing that Pitch Black Match. But first, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” Knight says, “Tis the season> Everybody’s back here talking about their WrestleMania moments. ‘I just wanna have a WrestleMania moment!’ I didn’t come here for a WrestleMania Moment! I came here to make money! I came here to win titles. And I came here to be recognized as the best. And how do I do that? By going to WrestleMania, YEAH!” But here’s the twist: I’m not the one who’s gonna be having a WrestleMania moment. You gotta understand something right now. You can’t have an LA WrestleMania with out L A Knight! YEAH!”
Knight doesn’t like the fans copying him, he tells them to shut up. And he says that what he means is he’s giving WrestleMania an LA Knight Moment, YEAH! But it’s a New Day, yes it is! Here come Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods, and they have a laugh. “I wanna have a WrestleMania moment! Hand it to me now! BOY! I don’t think he realizes how this whole thing works.” Knight’s only been here two and a half months. So who is he to be demanding anything? WHO WHO WHO?
Knight wants to get this right. When did he invite “Nerd Day” down here? If they weren’t so busy playing video games, they might see Knight is a perpetual moment machine, the man with kavorka, the man they call a Mega Star, one L A Knight, YEAH! First off, being nerds has made the New Day a HELL of a lot of money. Second, Knight is talking about handouts when he clearly loves handouts given that FAKE leather vest. WrestleMania Moments aren’t handed out, they’re earned. Case in point: Kofi Kingston! Kofi fought for 11 YEARS to have his moment and we got the best WrestleMania of them all!
Fake leather? NAH NAH! Here’s what knight is looking at. He doesn’t care about what Kofi did, Knight is a creator of circumstance, not a creature of. And the circumstances he creates are advantageous to him. And how did KofiMania work out anyway? Fans boo, but Kofi says it worked out pretty well, he won the title on the Grandest Stage of Them All. And he didn’t wait for a moment, he was fighting in the ring and behind the scenes. But what he won’t wait for is the chance to shut Knight up now in Evansville, Indiana! Knight laughs but fans chant, “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” Fine, if the fans feel froggy, is that a challenge Kofi is throwing down?
Is Knight serious? Kofi puts it this way: YEAH!! Woods says if Adam Pearce can hear them and he approves, send a ref out so we can get this going! Here comes a ref, Kofi VS Knight happens after the break!
LA Knight VS Kofi Kingston w/ Xavier Woods!
SmackDown returns and the match is underway as Knight JABS and JABS Kofi. Fans rally, “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” but Knight whips. Kofi ducks ‘n’ dodges and leaps to RANA! Knight ends up in a corner, Kofi KICKS him and throws hands. Knight headlocks, Kofi powers out but Knight runs him over! Fans boo but things speed up. Kofi hurdles, hurdles and ELBOWS Knight down! Cover, TWO! Fans rally, Kofi brings Knight around to UPPERCUT! Kofi whips corner to corner but Knight reverses. Knight runs in but into a kick! Kofi goes up, and CROSSBODIES to flatten Knight! Cover, TWO!
Woods says Kofi’s wearing Knight down and Kofi brings Knight up. Knight throws body shots, kicks low, and runs. But Kofi trips Knight up! Kofi high-fives Woods, does some Kid ‘n’ Play, and “NEW~ DAY~!” Knight storms over but into a GAMANGIRI! Kofi goes up top to CORSSBODY again! Direct hit, cover, TWO! Kofi brings Knight up, wrenches, and hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Kofi wrangles Knight down, Knight endures but fans rally up. Kofi drops knees on the arm, then hammerlocks it. Knight endures, fights up, and he puts Kofi on the ropes. The ref counts but Knight throws elbows!
Knight ROCKS Kofi, whips, and ELBOWS Kofi down! Fans boo but Knight smirks. Knight stomps Kofi, rains down fists, then lets off to soak up the heat. Knight drags Kofi up, but Kofi JAWBREAKERS! Knight staggers, but he scoops Kofi for a POWERSLAM! cover, TWO! Knight stomps Kofi into the corner, clinches and brings Kofi out, to shove Kofi back in! NECK- NO, Kofi holds ropes to block! Fans rally, Kofi runs in at Knight to SPLASH in the corner! Knight staggers away, Kofi runs in to SPLASH again! Knight goes to another corner, Kofi runs back in, but Knight catches Kofi! FLAPJACK off buckles! And then Knight throws Kofi into buckles!
Kofi bails out, Woods checks him, and fans boo Knight as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Kofi fires hands on Knight! Fans fire up but Knight knees low! Knight storms up on Kofi and whips him to a corner, but Kofi goes up to jump and MISSILE DROPKICK! Woods plays the trombone as fans fire back up. Kofi runs in but is sent out again! The ring count starts while Knight catches his breath in the ring. Knight then goes out to fetch Kofi, and he shoves Woods away. Knight dares Woods to hit him and get Kofi disqualified, but Woods stands down. Knight tells Woods to stick to the trombone, and then he puts Kofi on the apron. Knight CLUBS Kofi, and he taunts Woods.
Knight slides in, gets the legs, ROPE GUILLOTINE! Kofi sputters and fans boo but Knight talks more trash. Knight stalks Kofi to a corner, CHOKES him on the ropes, right in front of Woods! Fans boo, Knight lets off at the ref’s count, and then Knight goes to the apron. Knight BOOTS Kofi down! Knight smirks, watches as Kofi stands, SLINGSHOT SHOULDER! Cover, TWO! Knight grows annoyed but Woods coaches Kofi up. Knight CLUBS Kofi, stomps him, then runs. But Kofi pops Knight up for a KNEE! Fans fire up again, “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” Knight crawls to ropes, Kofi goes to the opposite end.
Both men run in but Kofi dodges to DOUBLE CHOP! And DOUBLE CHOP! And DROPKICK! Fans fire up and Kofi keeps moving, but Knight catches him! Kofi sunset flips, TWO! Kofi runs to LEAPING LARIAT! Kofi runs for the “NEW~ DAY~” BOOM DROP! Fans fire up as Kofi goes to the corner and claps along. Kofi aims at Knight, spins, but Knight ducks! Back suplex for the SLAM! Cover, TWO! Kofi survives and Woods returns to the trombone! Knight drags himself to the apron, and he CLOBBERS Woods! But then Kofi FLIES and takes out Knight! Kofi puts Knight back in, climbs up, but Knight ROCKS him first!
Knight climbs up after Kofi but Kofi throws hands! Kofi shoves Knight away, then ducks his leap! Woods distracts Knight and Kofi trips Knight up! Knight tumbles off the corner, into TROUBLE IN PARADISE! Cover, Kofi wins!
Winner: Kofi Kingston, by pinfall
The Knight cannot stop the New Day, Kofi gets a big win! Will the New Day fight their way to a WrestleMania moment this year?
Charlotte Flair is here!
The SmackDown Women’s Champion heads to the ring, ready for a face-to-face with Rhea Ripley. Charlotte gets the mic as fans “WOO~!” Charlotte says it’s 35 days until WrestleMania. She knows Rhea likes to run her mother on Raw, so she can’t wait to hear what Rhea has to say in person. Charlotte invites Rhea to the ring, but where is she? “I think I smell hesitation, no? You guys? That’s funny. Rhea, are you remembering the last time we were in the ring together? It’s okay to be scared, having second thoughts about choosing me.” But Dom says, “Queenie~. Can I call you that?” Dom isn’t gonna let Charlotte run down Mami, oh no no.
Oh, look at Dom out here, taking orders like a good little nino. Dom, this is adult time. Go get your Mami and tell her to face Charlotte like a real woman, instead of hiding behind her “boy toy.” Wow, Charlotte sounds jealous. Almost bitter, even. Because Charlotte knows the hottest thing in the WWE is Rhea Bloody Ripley. And no other mamacita has ever entered the Royal Rumble at #1 and won it all. Look at that smile! Charlotte should smile more often, she’s a beautiful woman. They say the woman is the softer sex. Delicate. But Mami Rhea is strong! Real strong! When she hugs Dom, she damn near breaks his back.
And when Rhea makes sweet- Oh, whoa, hold on. Charlotte has a real Latino man at home who calls him Mami. With a much thicker… accent. So Charlotte doesn’t know what Dom’s talking about. Dom just wanted to chat. They have a lot in common. Enlighten her. They’re both generational superstars. They both know what it’s like to be compared to their fathers, and be better than them, even though the fans don’t like to see it. Fans boo, but Dom says he knows that his dad was a lot worse. Rey was a deadbeat who didn’t even bother showing up. He was an afterthought of a father! That messed Dom up! The people don’t understand!
Dom has a big chip on his shoulder, just like Charlotte. But at WrestleMania, when Rhea beats Charlotte, Charlotte will know that her dad was right. That she just wasn’t good enough. Well, unlike Dom, Charlotte loves her dad. And Ric Flair is 74 tomorrow, so happy early birthday to him. And Ric can still go. If he was here, he’d kick Dom’s but. But since he’s not… Charlotte takes the belt off and steps to Dom! Dom backs up and says to cool down. And here comes Rhea! Dom holds the ropes open for her, she steps to Charlotte, and she tells her not to mess with Dom. But then Rhea and Dom leave, so Charlotte waves bye.
Charlotte grabs her belt and holds it up. Rhea steps back in and tells her it won’t be hers much longer. Charlotte still says bye, and Rhea leaves again. Will there be anything stopping Rhea from eradicating Charlotte’s reign? Or will Charlotte be the one to humble Rhea Bloody Ripley?
Natalya w/ Tegan Nox VS Shayna Baszler w/ Ronda Rousey!
The Queen of Harts got banged up in the Elimination Chamber, but she’s still okay to wrestle! Plus, she’s got back-up this time! Will Natty be able to event he score with the Queen of Spades? Or will she still not be in shape enough to survive Shayna?
SmackDown returns as the Baddest Women on the Planet make their entrance. The bell rings and the two rush in! Natty dodges then fires off hands on Shayna! Shayna shoves Natty away and bails out. Natty grabs at Shayna, drags her in, and bumps Natty off buckles. Natty fires off more hands but Shayna shoots around. Natty elbows her away, whips, but Shayna reverses to wrench and ARMBAR DDT! Fans rally for Natty but Shayna looms over her. Shayna grabs the arm, twists the wrist and CLUBS the arm! Shayna then bends the elbow and Ronda likes what she sees. Natty endures the top wristlock and fights up to CLUB Shayna!
Natty arm-drags Shayna away, but Shayna comes back to KICK the arm! Shayna pulls her kneepad down and Ronda says to bring it home! Shayna grins at Tegan, runs in at Natty, but Natty avoid the knee to roll Shayna! TWO, Natty spins Shayna around, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! BOOT! Natty gets Shayna on ropes and fires off hands! Shayna KICKS a leg! And then gets around, only for Natty to switch! GERMAN SUPLEX! DISCUS LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Natty stomps Shayna, has the legs, and steps through, but Shayna kicks her away! Shayna scurries away and Natty rushes up. The ref keeps Natty back, but then Natty WRECKS Shayna with a dropkick!
Natty and Ronda shout at each other, Natty brings Shayna up and back into the ring. Natty warns Ronda, Ronda says Natty’s at fault, but Shayna KNEES Natty!! ARMBAR!! Natty kicks, flails, but taps! Shayna wins!
Winner: Shayna Baszler, by submission
Shayna then BOOTS Tegan down! Fans boo but the Baddest Women stand over Natty. Shayna sits Natty up, Ronda runs in, but Tegan TACKLES Ronda! Fans fire up as Tegan runs Shayna off, too! Ronda doesn’t even know who that is! Ronda says “Skittles” is done! Will Ronda take out the Welsh Firecracker? Or will she see what the Shiniest Wizard looks like up close?
It’s the Firefly Funhouse!
But where’s Bray Wyatt? “Lie for me.” Red light and the TV flickers on? “The beast is rising~!” Bray plays with two Undertaker action figures. Then cut to Bray backstage looking at his segment from last week. Bray seems to think he’s very funny calling out the winner of Lesnar VS Lashley at Elimination Chamber. Lashley said he will not be disrespected by anyone, not by Lesnar or by Bray. If you disrespect Lashley, he will put you down! And now, live from Firefly News, it’s Bray and Ramblin’ Rabbit! To be honest, this is urgent. It is NOT okay here. There is a dragon with seven horns and ten crowns and it’s just bad. That’s the deal.
But more importantly, who opened the door? Anyway, howdy, y’all, it’s time for the weather. Uncle Howdy is the weatherman, and his robotic voice says, “I am all of us.” And now, America’s favorite new game show, Can You Keep a Secret? Bray is the host to a roaring audience. “Well. Can ya?” And still to come, a THREE HOUR BLOCK of Can You Keep a Secret? And then we’re back at the Funhouse, with bones and fireworks in the doorway. CAN you keep a secret? Can you? The images start to get distorted as people ask for help. Including Ramblin’ Rabbit? “If I told you a story, could you keep a secret?”
We check back in with the Bloodline.
Jimmy is getting anxious. He knows Jey will show up. Then they can has things out. Heyman sure hopes so. Just look at this text from their Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. He will be here live next week on SmackDown, so he wants Jimmy to know that if Jimmy can’t handle Jey tonight, or else Roman will. Jimmy is even more stressed. Can Jimmy “handle” things?
Rey Mysterio VS Karrion Kross w/ Scarlett Bordeaux!
The King of Lucha Libre was called a workhorse past its prime that needed to be put down, and that didn’t bother him. But Mr. & Mrs. Doomsday said he was a terrible example of a father, and that cut deeper than any blade. Will Rey take out all his frustrations towards Dominik out on Kross? Or is Rey’s time finally up?
The bell rings and the two fire off! Rey gets the edge but Kross shoves him away, Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls to headscissor! Kross gets up, rushes Rey but Rey dumps him out! Rey builds speed to 619 TO THE BACK! Kross falls, Rey runs in again to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp! Fans fire up with Rey as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Kross has Rey down in a chinlock. Rey fights, rakes Kross’ eyes, and throws body shots! Fans fire up as Rey throws haymakers, runs, but into an ELBOW! Kross snarls but fans boo, and Kross waits on Rey. Rey gets up in a corner, Kross runs in, but blocks a boot. “I’ve seen this before, Rey! I know you!” Kross kicks Rey, then gets Rey up, but Rey turns bomb into RANA! Kross hits buckles, seems he doesn’t know all the trick! Rey heads up top, fans fire up, FLYING SEATED SENTON! Rey keeps moving, but Kross SLIDES Rey out of the ring! Rey hits the floor and Kross reiterates that he knows Rey.
Kross goes out after Rey, drags him up and sees a Rey fan in the front row. Kross fireman’s carries to hit a GUTBUSTER! Fans boo and the ring count climbs, but Kross grins as he drags Rey back up. Kross puts Rey in the ring while fans rally up. Kross steps in, stomps Rey’s hands, then drags him back up. Kross fireman’s carries again, brings Rey to a corner and climbs up. But Rey fights with elbows and knees! Rey gets around Kross to then jump and SUPER STEINER! Fans fire up and Rey crawls to the cover, TWO!! Kross is fuming but still in this! Kross and Rey stand, Rey dodges the haymaker to tilt-o-whirl, but no DDT!
Kross turns Rey around but Rey victory rolls to send Kross into ropes! Rey redials but Scarlett is on the ropes! Rey knocks her down as he hits ropes, and then he and the ref are both distracted. Rey runs, Dom catches him! Dom throws Rey down! Dom dares Rey to do something! The ref sees Dom and tells him to back off. Dom wants Rey to hit him, but Rey gest back in the ring. Dom is disappointed, but then Kross KROSS HAMMER!! And KROSSJACKET!! Rey is OUT, Kross wins!!
Winner: Karrion Kross, by submission
Dom screwed Rey over and gets away with it! And now Dom gets in the ring to talk more trash. Dom kicks Rey around but Rey stands up. Dom dares Rey to hit him like a man! Dom pushes Rey around, keeps egging Rey on, but Rey keeps the anger contained. Dom pie faces Rey! And then shoves him! Rey is mad, but he gets up in Dom’s face! Dom says do it then! Hit him! But Rey doesn’t, and Dom says that’s what he thought. Fans chant “DO IT! DO IT!” Dom turns Rey around and tells him to do it! Rey shakes his head, and leaves. Fans boo and Dom mocks him, but are there stronger fights than those with fists?
Jimmy Uso heads to the ring.
This is the moment of truth, not just for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, but for the Bloodline as a whole. Jimmy stands in the ring with a mic, and he says, “So if you’re not here, I know you out there watching somewhere. From brother to brother, I know you’re torn. I know you’re hurt. I know. And when you hurt, I hurt, Uce. But I just wanna tell you, I will always, always be here for you, no matter what. I’m always here for you, Uce, just like I need you to be here for me right now.”
Jimmy knows people are talking about cracks in the Bloodline. Things have been crazy. There’s a Sami Zayn problem, a Kevin Owens problem, and the Usos need to defend the tag team titles. On top of that, Jimmy knows there’s issues between Jey and the Tribal Chief. Wait, SAMI jumps the barriers! Sami gets in the ring, and Jimmy turns around to see him! Fans are thunderous as the two stare down! Jimmy is angry but Sami has a mic to say he’s not here to fight. Sami knows Jimmy wants to talk to Jey. Sami would, too. But Sami needs to talk with Jimmy. Every time Jimmy says “brother,” that breaks Sami’s heart. That’s who Jimmy was to Sami!
Jimmy was Sami’s dawg! They were dawgs! They had each other’s back in the Bloodline. When Jey didn’t trust Sami, Jimmy did. When Heyman didn’t see any value in Sami and shooed him from Roman’s locker room, Jimmy saw value! Jimmy was the one who made Sami the Honorary Uce! Without that, there’s no Honorary Uce, no Sami Uso, no Feeling Ucey! Fans chant “UCEY! UCEY!” Sami says when things went south at the Royal Rumble, Jimmy didn’t even think twice. He took Sami down with ZERO hesitation. And Sami says that hurt. That hurt! Jimmy is still glaring at Sami, but fans continue to chant for Sami.
Jimmy huffs and puffs, and says Sami is selfish, blaming Jimmy! It was SAMI! Sami made that choice! Sami had that chair in his hands and pulled the trigger! He stepped on Jimmy and on Jey! What was Jimmy supposed to do?! Sami made the choice, Jimmy did what he had to do, that’s what family do! But family doesn’t betray! Sami says what else family doesn’t do is test your loyalty every single week! They don’t make you jump through hoops to prove you’re worth something! They don’t manipulate you every single week like Roman did to Sami! The way he’s done to JIMMY’S TWIN! Not for weeks, or months, but for YEARS!
And speaking of, JEY IS HERE!! Sami wants them all to listen to him. The Bloodline isn’t about Roman Reigns, it is about just one man. And if it’s the last thing he does, Sami makes sure “The Bloodline” comes crumbling down! But there’s a way out for the Usos! They don’t have to go down with the ship! Sami is looking in Jimmy’s eyes, and he knows Jimmy knows that what he’s saying is true. Sami finally notices Jey, and Jimmy SUCKER PUNCHES him! Jimmy fires off hands, Jey hurries to ringside! Jimmy stomps a mudhole in, then looks to his brother. Jimmy wants Jey to help him with Sami. But Sami HELLUVA KICKS Jimmy!
Jey reaches ringside, fans chant for Sami, and Jimmy checks his chin. Sami backs off, but now here comes Solo! No more staying in the back, the Enforcer of the Island is here! Sami gets out of the ring to slip away in the crowd, but what about Jey? Jey hesitates at the barriers, joining neither Sami or his blood brothers. This issue was not handled, how will The Tribal Chief respond?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown that follows both a great Raw and great Elimination Chamber. And the Bloodline story was great stuff as always, with Heyman as Roman’s proxy putting the pressure on Jimmy. I should’ve expected Sami to show up but that still got me by surprise, and he had a good back and forth with Sami. Jey’s part was also well done, where he didn’t say anything, and he didn’t really do anything, but that in itself says a lot. If this is still leading to Usos VS Sami & Kevin for the tag titles, I would like to think Jey is reluctantly in that match because of the obligation, and then the match is not just a match between the two teams, but also a struggle for Jey to break through to Jimmy about resisting Roman.
Great opener in the Six Man Tag, Gunther and Imperium defeating three men Gunther’s defeated in the Intercontinental Championship scene. McIntyre showing up of course nods in the direction of McIntyre VS Gunther for the title, but it seems there’s still more that is going to happen between Celtic Connection and Vikings, but they might pivot so that Braun & Ricochet fight Erik & Ivar so that McIntyre can go after Gunther. And even though we’ve seen plenty out of Brawling Brutes VS Imperium, we might still get more of that as Sheamus, Ridge Holland & Pete Dunne help keep Ludwig & Vinci from helping Gunther.
Great promos out of LA Knight and The New Day, and that seems like a natural feud given their names. Knight VS Kofi was a great match, too, but things are still very open in regards to where they’re all going for WrestleMania. Likewise, that Firefly Funhouse match was very random and odd, even for Firefly Funhouse. It probably speaks to how chaotic Bray’s mind still is, even after sorting out that he is ultimately the one behind Uncle Howdy. The the assortment of images at the end had any number of things in it that could be considered clues, but he did still call out Lashley in a way, so I think that match is still on for WrestleMania.
Good but quick match from Natty VS Shayna, mostly because Ronda was a distraction. Ronda & Shayna VS Natty & Nox is definitely happening, and that will be another solid win within the Women’s Tag Division for Ronda & Shayna. As I’ve said on Raw, I think we could see a big multi-brand tag title match for Mania, and the Baddest Women on the Planet seem like a shoe-in for SmackDown’s side. Good promo from Rey, Escobar and even Dom. Dom’s strongest suit right now is his character, and he’s doing that perfectly. He gets on Escobar’s bad side, he interferes with Rey VS Kross, which was a really good match even with Dom’s interference, and yet Rey still doesn’t snap.
But to be fair, that’s very realistic. It’s Dom who has the problem with his dad, and Rey is actually a good father in that he isn’t just beating his son down the way we all know he could, especially in the way pro-wrestling does it. But Escobar will surely be Rey’s proxy, and chances are, Judgment Day ends up on SmackDown so that we could get a prolonged feud of Judgment Day VS Legado Del Fantasma. Dom also had a great promo with Charlotte, which seems odd. But I guess it works for Dom to rile Charlotte up and then Rhea’s the muscle. Rhea has probably said all she has to say in regards to facing Charlotte, and we all know Dom will be part of that SmackDown Women’s title match anyway, so he might as well get a word in.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Can the Pride of Inglewood put her pride aside?
WWE Evolve Women’s Champion, Kali Armstrong, claims she doesn’t need help. But in a tag match against Nikkita Lyons & Zayda Steel, will she be able to accept help from The Queen of Harts, Natalya?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Marcus Mathers VS ???
- Kali Armstrong & Natalya VS Nikkita Lyons & Zayda Steel; win.
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[Due to schedule conflicts, coverage will be on delay]
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AEW hits a Grand Slam in Mexico!
AEW visits CMLL in their home of Arena Mexico for an incredible crossover event! 10 Man Tag, 12 Man Tag, and a title match!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 14 Man Tag: Hechicero, Volador Jr, FTR & The Don Callis Family VS Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr; Cole, Brody, Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Senior & Junior win.
- Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe; Okada wins.
- MJF w/ The Hurt Syndicate VS Mistico; Mistico wins, by disqualification.
- 4 Million Pesos Fatal 4 Way: Ricochet VS Mascara Dorada VS Holo.grm VS Lio Rush; Hologram wins $210,240 USD.
- CMLL Women’s World Championship: Zeuxis VS Mercedes Mone; Mone wins and becomes the new CMLL Women’s World Champion.
- 10 Man Tag: The Death Riders, The Young Bucks & The Beast Mortos VS Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay & The Opps; Death Riders, Young Bucks & Mortos win.
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Hangman Page is here!
Mexico City fires up for the Blackhat Cowboy as he makes his way into Arena Mexico for the first time! Hangman has a mic to say, “Hola! Mi nombre es Hangman.” And he asks they excuse his Espanol, it isn’t the best. But Hangman knows that like most White people, he’ll do his best. His familia used to grow tobacco, and they were hard workers. And they had employees who were hard workers, from right here in Mexico City. Those men were also like family! He is thankful that the people of Mexico have invited AEW into their home tonight! The fans cheer, and Hangman thanks them for the collaboration of AEW & CMLL. This is the best pro-wrestling in the world!
Hangman continues by saying that he also wants to make it known about AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley, that while Hangman is not wrestling tonight, and that he is not allowed ringside later tonight for the main event… He will find Moxley after! And Excalibur apologizes, the last part definitely can’t be translated for the sake of the broadcast. The fans still cheer Hangman on, they wanna see that #CowboyS*it. Hangman adds that once again, he is thankful for letting them be here in Arena Mexico. Now, let the action begin! The fans cheer as Hangman heads out, will The Cowboy get his hands on The Maniac before the night is over?
14 Man Tag: Hechicero, Volador Jr, Dax Harwood & The Don Callis Family VS Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr!
Well, they always say, “Card subject to change.” Cash Wheeler is not able to make it, but Lance Archer and “The Predator,” Volador Jr, take his place! Then on the other side, the OG Atlantis jumps in! Will things only end up crazier to start off Grand Slam?
As Dax Harwood & Stokely Hathaway make their way out, #BigStoke has a mic and he has them cut the music. Stokely has some good news and some bad news. Bad news: Due to circumstances beyond his control, Cash Wheeler cannot be here tonight. That’s the bad news. The good news is, one half of FTR is here tonight in the great Dax the Ax! And hey, Stokely has been working on his Espanol all day. “Grassy ass, thank you!” Still messed it up… But with that, the rest of Team Rudo make their way out, starting with Volador, followed by the Don Callis y Hechicero.
On the other side, ROH World Champion Bandido leads the way for his team, followed by Templario and the Atlantis father and son. Then Brody King and Daniel Garcia follow, saving TNT Champion, Adam Cole, for last! The fans join in for the “BOOM!” and “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” These massive teams sort out, and Bandido steps up against the Alpha, Konosuke Takeshita. The fans fire up behind the Most Wanted while he and Konosuke circle. They approach, Konosuke trips Bandido and things speed up. Bandido stays low, then hurdles, but Konosuke leaps over. Bandido dodges Konosuke, then he aims his finger gun!
The fans cheer as Konosuke says he has his eyes on Bandido, too. Konosuke kicks low, whips, but Bandido reverses. Bandido scoops right to a torture rack! X KNEE blocked, and Konosuke spins Bandido to back suplex. Bandido lands out, Konosuke mule kicks. Konosuke runs, but into a RANA! The fans fire up while Konosuke bails out. Bandido builds speed, but Hechicero steps in per lucha rules! The fans cheer these two, even duel, and then Hechi takes a swing. Bandido dodges, fires hands, but Hechi dodges and even goes Matrix! The fans fire up, Hechi scoops, Bandido slips free, but Hechi victory rolls to then INVERTED MONKEY FLIP!
Hechi catches Bandido into the REAR NAKED CHOKE, but Bandido rolls back! They both stand, Hechi wrenches Bandido and whips. Hechi runs up to STEP-UP KNEE! Bandido flops down and Hechi shows off the drop steps. Bandido bails out so Garcia runs in! Garcia whips, Hechi sunset flips, but Garcia rolls through, and does his dance! The fans are torn, but Hechi trips Garcia to have the legs! Hechi rolls and stacks Garcia, only for Garcia to activate the core! Garcia sits up, sunset flips, but Hechi blocks to spin Garcia! Garcia RANAS through! Hechi bails out, Dax storms in, and the fans boo.
Garcia fires forearms on Dax first, then backs him to a corner. The fans cheer as Garcia goes up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but Dax stops Garcia at cinco! Dax carries Garcia off the corner but Garcia fights free to DECK Dax! Garcia whips but Dax reverses and wrenches to short arm LARIAT! Garcia bails out so Atlantis Junior jumps in. Arena Mexico actually boos Junior, he’s apparently not as cool as Senior. Junior shrugs that off to run up on Dax. Dax puts Junior on the apron and Junior GAMANGIRIS! Junior slingshots, runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SLINGBLADES! Cover, TWO!
Atlantis Junior tags Templario and the fans cheer again. Junior & Temp roll Dax into a wheelbarrow and Temp goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK Dax into the WHEELBARROW GERMAN! Temp covers, TWO! Templario hears the fans cheer him on, but Volador climbs up and CROSSBODIES! He takes down Temp & Junior, then ducks ‘n ‘dodges. Dax gives him a boost to DOUBLE DROPKICK! Dax whips Junior, Volador whips Templario, but they both duck to come back and DOUBLE RANA! Junior SUPERKICKS Dax, and fans boo! Volador SUPERKICKS Junior and fans cheer! Templario rises, and he circles with Volador.
Templario RIPS Volador’s Depredadores shirt and stomps on it! Then things speed up. Volador hurdles, Temp ducks then rolls off Voaldor’s back! Temp goes up, up, and RANAS! Volador bails out, and we get a TEMPLAROONI! Templario then handsprings to SASUKE SPECIAL! Direct hit on Volador, and now that lets Brody King step in. The fans bark and Dax realizes he’s alone with this Hound of Hell. Dax offers a handshake, but Brody CHOPS him down! Archer storms in as Dax scrambles out, and the Murderhawk Monster CLUBS Brody! The fans boo as Archer CLUBS away on Brody, then he soaks up the heat.
Archer whips, Josh Alexander gets a cheap shot in, but Brody swings on him for it! Alexander HOTSHOTS him in return! Archer choke grips, but Cole CHOPE BLOCKS! Cole & Brody RAM Archer into the Walking Weapon! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! Brody goes out to get Alexander while Cole SHINING WIZARDS Archer down! Brody fireman’s carries Alexander, APRON DEATH VALLEY!! The fans are thunderous as now Kyle Fletcher steps in. Protostar and Panama City Playboy fire hands! Kyle knees low and fires off more knees! Kyle whips, Cole ducks ‘n’ dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide!
Cole keeps going, he LARIATS again! Kyle wobbles, Cole tries a third time, but he runs into a SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Kyle grins and soaks up heat, but here comes Atlantis Senior! The fans fire up as Senior ducks ‘n’ dodges and TACKLES Kyle! The fans fire up as Atlantis rains down fists! Kyle goes to a corner, Atlantis fires off more shots, then puts him in the other corner. Kyle turns things around, and are more fans cheering Kyle than Senior? Kyle runs up, Senior dodges and Junior GAMANGIRIS! Bandido SUPERKICKS Kyle! Templario JUMP KNEES Kyle! Brody CHOPS Kyle! Garcia BOOTS Kyle up and out!
The fans fire up as now Cole and the team gather together, and the fans cheer as all seven raise their hands! Bandido’s team is in control while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
The ref has the team sort out and Bandido stays in. He goes out to fetch Dax, but Dax and Volador mug him! The rest of Bandido’s team goes to help him and it is a huge brawl! All 14 men are throwing hands, and Brody even DUMPS Kyle into the crowd! Archer puts Garcia in the ring so they’re legal now. Archer climbs up a corner to rain down fists! Garcia slips out before tres, trips Archer up, and he climbs up! Garcia rains down fists, and this time, Garcia makes it to siete before Archer picks him up and DROPS him on the top buckle! Archer mocks Garcia’s dance, then he drags Garcia up to whip him hard into the Rudo corner.
Archer taunts Bandido, goes back to Garcia, and stands on him at the ropes! The ref reprimands, Archer steps off, and Garcia gets up to fire forearms! Archer ROCKS him in return! Hechicero tags in and he fires hands on Garcia! The ref counts, Hechi stops at quatro and powers up his alchemy. Then he drags Garcia up, only for Garcia to fire hands! Garcia runs, but Hechi scoops him for a BEARHUG! And a SPINNING BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Hechi is upset but dos es dos. Hechi drags Garcia up, wrenches his arm, and tags in Alexander. They mug Garcia and Grand Slam returns to single picture.
Mexico cheers on Hechicero, but alexander RAMS Garcia and lifts, only for Garcia to fight it! TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Garcia crawls, reaches out, but Alexander grabs at his foot! Garcia still fights to hot tag Bandido! The fans fire up as Bandido fires forearms with Alexander back and forth! Bandido gets the edge and the fans cheer, only for Alexander to knee low! Alexander runs, but Bandido gorilla presses him! And then SLAMS him down! The fans fire up more, and Bandido goes up, up, and Latino Heat, but Alexander is right up after him! SUPER BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up but Alexander hurries to get Bandido up. Konosuke climbs and Alexander Electric Chair Lifts Bandido! But Bandido slips down, shoves Alexander into Konosuke, and then he sends Alexander to Templario for a SUPERKICK! Templario puts Alexander up top, then he and Bandido climb! They have Konosuke and Alexander on the very top, for STEREO MOONSAULT POWERSLAMS!! Stereo covers, TWO!! Both Alexander and Konosuke survive but Temp & Bandido high-five. But then Kyle SUPERKICKS Templario! Bandido fires hands, runs, but Kyle LARIATS Bandido! Atlantis Junior SUPERKICKS Kyle!
Junior goes up, up, but Alexander SHOVES him down! Alexander then goes out after Junior while Kyle rises. Atlantis Junior fights to BACKDROP Alexander into the ring! Junior goes up the ramp, runs back down, and he CROSSBODIES Kyle & Alexander! The teams rush in, it is a brawl, but then Bandido’s team puts Kyle, Alexander, Konosuke and Volador in corners! The fans cheer as Bandido, Junior, Garcia and Cole rain down fists! The fans count along, and finally, we get all the way to DIEZ! En total, cuarenta! The fans cheer as Bandido’s team tosses the rudos out, and then Junior DIVES to take out Konosuke! Konosuke stays up, so Templario DIVES onto him, too!
Garcia and Alexander brawl their way up the ramp and to the back, and the same for Cole with Kyle! Bandido ASAI MOONSAULTS Volador! Archer storms into the ring to meet Brody! The fans bark for these behemoths and the forearms fly! Archer throat chops, runs, but into a forearm! Brody roars and runs, but into a forearm! Archer roars and runs, but then fakes Brody out! But Brody deflects the boot to run and CLOBBER Archer! Archer tumbles out, but here comes Hechi! FLYING ELBOW! Hechi stomps away on Brody and the fans fire up! The Alchemist whips, Brody blows through the lariat to RANA?!?
Hechi tumbles out while fans bark, and Brody builds speed to DIVE!! The supersized tope takes out Hechi AND Konosuke! But that leaves Dax with Atlantis Senior. And Senior has been owing Dax a beating since last week! The hands fly, the fans fire up, and Senior gets the edge! But Dax kicks low! Dax CLUBS Senior, kicks away, and the fans are cheering!? Dax is all fired up, and he drags Senior up to bring him around. But Senior drags him into a cradle! Team Bandido wins!!
Winners: Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr, by pinfall
But Dax attacks anyway! What a sore loser! But Arena Mexico doesn’t seem to care?! Junior and the other luchadores run Dax off, and Stokely says keep them back! Will things just have to end here? Or will both father and son get payback on FTR soon enough?
Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe!
The Rainmaker has a Winner Takes All match with long-time rival, Kenny Omega, but he crossed a line! Not only has Okada joined Don Callis just to stick it to The Cleaner, but Okada hospitalized Omega with a brutal attack to the stomach! Will the Sussex County Chicken get a semblance of revenge on Omega’s behalf? Or will Okada make it rain in Arena Mexico?
The fans are fired up for Okada while he and Briscoe get face to face. The ref has them back away to their corners, then the bell rings. Okada and Briscoe step up again, then Briscoe shoves Okada! Okada bails out and the fans boo. Briscoe waits on Okada while commentary tells Callis he and Okada committed the most despicable thing in all of wrestling. Callis of course says it was the most shrewd tactical move in the history of wrestling. Okada takes his time returning into the ring, and then he circles with Briscoe. They tie up and are in a deadlock. They go around, Okada puts Briscoe on the ropes, but he lets off slowly.
Okada fakes the chop, and pats Briscoe on the shoulders. The fans are torn, but Briscoe kicks Okada and TOSSES him! The fans cheer as Briscoe builds speed, but Okada steps aside so Briscoe can’t dive. Briscoe gives chase, though, and they go around the outside. They slide back in, and Okada CLOBBERS Briscoe! The fans are torn as Okada CLUBS away. Okada fires forearms, storms up to stomp Briscoe in the corner, and then ELBOWS him! The fans are torn but Okada brings Briscoe around for a BIG back suplex. But Briscoe lands out, and hits the Crane Stance! Okada takes a swing, Briscoe ducks, and Briscoe CHOPS!
Briscoe whips, Okada reverses, but Briscoe slides under the boot! Crane Stance! Crane feint, then the CRANE KICK! The fans fire up as Briscoe stands up in his Redneck Kung-Fu stance. Briscoe stands Okada up to ROCK with a haymaker, then ROCKS him again. Okada staggers, Briscoe is on him with a CHOP! The fans “WOO~” and Callis acknowledges those heavy hands of Briscoe’s. Briscoe bumps Okada off buckles, stomps a mudhole, then stops as the ref counts 4. Briscoe then grinds his forearm into Okada’s face! The ref counts again, Briscoe stops at 4, and he whips corner to corner. Okada reverses but Briscoe goes up and out.
Okada runs up but Briscoe blocks a shot to ROCK Okada! Briscoe then RAMS into Okada, throws him out of the ring, and then DIVES! Direct hit and the fans fire up! Briscoe high-fives the front row before he puts Okada in the ring. Okada goes to a corner, Briscoe runs up and LARIATS! Briscoe goes corner to corner again, but Okada BOOTS him! Briscoe just fires up! Okada dodges this time, and he hoists Briscoe up to DROPKICK him down to the floor! The fans fire up while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Okada waits while Briscoe is down and out. A ring count starts, Briscoe stirs, but then Okada goes out to fetch Briscoe. Briscoe fires body shots but Okada kicks low! DDT to the floor! Okada leaves Briscoe behind and the ring count starts again. Briscoe rises up, leans on commentary, and he tells Callis off before he goes to the ring at 6 of 10. Okada is on Briscoe with another DDT! Cover, TWO! Briscoe toughs it out and Okada is annoyed. Okada stalks Briscoe to a corner, but Briscoe kicks low! Okada ELBOWS Briscoe, whips corner to corner, then runs in and ELBOWS Briscoe down! Okada paces while soaking up cheers and jeers.
Okada goes back to Briscoe and drags him up. Okada reels Briscoe in, turns him, and hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Briscoe is still in this and he rises up. Okada is on him with a chinlock and bends him back! Briscoe endures as Okada leans on the hold, and Briscoe fights around to stand back up. But Okada drags Briscoe back down! Briscoe still fights, Grand Slam returns to single picture, and the fans rally up. Briscoe rises again, fires body shots, then runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Okada hits a FLAPJACK! Okada is ice cold while the fans fire up. Okada brings Briscoe up, gut wrenches, but Briscoe fights to a victory roll! TWO!
Okada runs up, Briscoe waistlocks, but Okada switches. Briscoe breaks free to PELE! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Briscoe pounds the mat and the fans rally. Briscoe rises, Okada stands, and they throw forearms back and forth! Briscoe ROCKS Okada, and Okada comes back to CLAW Briscoe’s eyes! Okada whips, but Briscoe reverses and CHOPS! Briscoe fires forearms, then whips. Okada reverses but Briscoe FLYING FOREARMS! The fans fire up again and both men rise up. Briscoe winds up to LARIAT in the corner! Briscoe brings Okada out to a FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up as Okada stays in this! Briscoe clutches his neck but he brings Okada back up. Okada fights the clinch, the fans duel, and Okada puts Briscoe on ropes. Okada whips, Briscoe FLIPS through the backdrop! The fans fire up and Okada thinks it is for him. But he turns around into a REDNECK UPPERCUT! Briscoe runs in at the corner, but Okada pops him up to the Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up again and Okada scoops to SLAM! Standard formula, Okada goes up the corner! MACHO ELBOW! Then Okada winds it up, and gives the Rainmaker MIDDLE FINGER~!
Okada grins, but Briscoe grabs that finger to BITE IT! The fans fire up and the ref reprimands, but Briscoe BITES more! Then EXPLODER! Briscoe drags Okada to a drop zone, climbs up top, and FROGGY-BOW! Cover, TWO!! The fans fire up as Okada survives! Briscoe calls his shot and he underhooks Okada! But Okada BACKDROPS free! Briscoe is right up, swings, but Okada dodges to then backslide! Roll through, but Briscoe dodges the lariat, only for the DROPKICK to hit! Okada roars, ripcords, and RAIN- NO, Briscoe ducks, kicks low, and underhooks! But Okada fights the lift! Wrench, ripcord, but Briscoe wrenches and underhooks! JAY-
NO, Okada fights the driller to scoop and TOMBSTONE!! Okada grins and ripcords, RAINMAKER!!! Cover, Okada wins!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall
The Continental Champion is rolling on the road to Arlington! Don Callis celebrates with his potentially new golden goose, but then Callis CLAWS Briscoe’s eyes! The fans boo as Okada aims with the belt! BELT SHOTÂ to the ribs!! And then BELT SHOT to the head!! Callis & Okada stomp away on Briscoe, then they leave him behind. Another message sent to not just Kenny Omega but to anyone who would dare defy them. Will Okada go from Continental Champion to Unified Champion after going All In?
MJF w/ The Hurt Syndicate VS Mistico!
The Scumbag only ever does or uses something when it benefits him, and being extremely patriotic for the United States only seems to happen when he wants to stick it to someone not from the United States. MJF waves Ol’ Glory while he, MVP, Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin walk down to the ring, but will he have to wave the white flag of surrender here tonight? Or will MJF somehow screw over the arguably greatest and most beloved man in CMLL?
In fact, to counter MJF being an American idiot, Mistico takes off his Sin Cara mask to reveal the colors of Mexico’s flag and therefore the colors of his people. He also has Me Muero as his theme, and the fans all know that one! The bell rings and the two circle while the fans rally behind Mistico. The two tie up, MJF SHOVES Mistico away, and then MJF soaks up the heat. MJF mockingly claps and then says up theirs! MVP tells MJF to worry about Mistico, not the fans. The fans tell MJF off and MJF tells them to shut up. MJF and Mistico tie up, Mistico SHOVES MJF, and Mistico eggs MJF on! MJF gets up, he and Mistico circle again, and they tie up. MJF kicks low and grins.
MJF brings Mistico around to headlock but Mistico fires body shots. Mistico powers up and out, then CHOPS! Mistico winds up and the fans rally, and he knuckle locks before he CHOPS again! Mistico goes up, up, and he tightrope walks to FLYING ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up as Mistico then hits a CODE RED! Cover, TWO! MJF bails out but Mistico builds speed! Mistico handsprings to fake MJF out! MJF thinks he’s smooth for running away, but then MVP tells him to focus on Mistico, not on the fans. MJF says he knows, and he eggs on Mistico. Mistico runs out there to chase MJF, but then the Hurt Syndicate stands in the way!
The fans boo, Mistico wags his finger, and he tells them to part. MJF runs up to ROCK Mistico first! The fans boo but MJF high-fives his guys. MJF says, “Easy! Too easy!” MJF puts Mistico in the ring, smirks while the fans call him more names. MJF swivels his hips, then runs up, but Mistico dodges the knee drop! Mistico runs up to RANA! The fans fire up and Mistico has MJF in a corner. MJF wants mercy, but Mistico says nope! Mistico runs up, but MJF YANKS him into buckles! MJF stomps away on Mistico, then goes to the other end to stand on the corner. MJF soaks up heat as he does the Pledge of Allegiance!
The fans boo, and MVP again reprimands MJF, he needs to be about business, not about trolling! MJF goes back to Mistico, drags him up, and he brings Mistico around, but Mistico JAWBREAKERS! Mistico runs, hops on, but MJF stops Code Red to reel Mistico in! POWER BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Mistico survives, MVP says this is still fine, and Grand Slam goes picture in picture. MJF sits Mistico up, and he pulls at the mask! MJF’s lucky this is an AEW based event, CMLL rules say this is tantamount to a disqualification! MJF rips at the eyehole, then clamps on a chinlock. MJF grinds Mistico down but Mistico endures.
Mistico fights while the fans tell MJF off again. Mistico rises up, fires body shots, then runs to ROCK MJF! Mistico fires forearms but MJF throat chops! MJF TOSSES Mistico out, distracts the ref, and the Hurt Syndicate attacks! BARRIER BACKBREAKER from Shelton! Shelton shoves Mistico back into the ring, MJF covers, TWO! Mistico is still in this but the ref is a bit suspicious of the Hurt Syndicate. MVP defends their innocence, and MJF puts Mistico on ropes. MJF CHOKES Mistico, the ref counts, and MJF stops at 4. This lets Lashley CHOKE Mistico and throw hands! The Hurt syndicate gets away with more, and MJF covers, TWO!
MVP tells fans to callete, they saw nothing! MJF stalks Mistico, stomps him on the foot, then has him on the ropes. MJF stomps him more, then soaks up heat. MJF drags Mistico up, scoops and carries him, then SLAMS him down! MJF huffs ‘n’ puffs while Grand Slam returns to single picture. MJF sits Mistico back up, runs the ropes, and then just steps up to pelvic thrust! The fans boo and Mistico is pissed now! MVP says no more trolling, MJF, he’s already told him that! MJF ROCKS Mistico, but Mistico eggs him on! MJF ROCKS Mistico, CLUBS him again and again, but then Mistico blocks to fire off forearms! And KICKS, SOBATS and KICKS!
The fans fire up with Mistico, but MJF BITES Mistico’s mask! MJF whips, Mistico reverses, then he ducks ‘n’ dodges to handspring and BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up and Mistico aims from a corner. But MJF runs up! Mistico dodges, runs back in, but MJF puts him on the apron. Mistico GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up, Mistico springboards, CROSSBODY! Mistico rolls through and keeps moving, tilt-o-whirl and DDT! MJF tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Mistico rises. Mistico springboards from the corner, SUPER CROSSBODY! The fans are thunderous as both men are down! The ring count starts while the fans cheer, “ESTA LUCHA! <THIS IS WRESTLING!>”
The fans fire up as Mistico puts MJF back in the ring. Mistico then springboards again, SWANTON BOMB! MJF sputters into the drop zone and Mistico goes up the corner! MOONSAULT, but MJF moves! Mistico rolls through as best he can, and he SNAP POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO!! MJF survives, MVP is frustrated on his behalf, but Mistico covers again, TWO! MJF is still in this but the fans are still behind Mistico. Mistico stands MJF up and CHOPS! The fans rally, Mistico runs, but MJF SPITS in Mistico’s face! Mistico is pissed, but MJF dodges the haymaker! Mistico blocks MJF’s kick, but MJF POKES Mistico in the eyes!
MJF runs, but Mistico SUPERKICKS! MJF rebounds to FOREARM! Mistico rebounds to hop on, DESTROYER!! MJF staggers but he SUPERKICKS back! Cover, TWO!! Mistico survives, and both men are showing us why they were each record-setting champions in their companies! The fans rally up more and more, “ESTA LUCHA!” MVP talks with Lashley & Shelton, and MJF rises up. MJF goes to the apron, and then up the ramp? Is MJF quitting? Mistico rushes up after MJF, tilt-o-whirl and- NO, MJF stops La Mystica to hit a TOMBSTONEÂ on the stage!! The ref hurries to check Mistico while the fans go nuts!
MVP hurries to check on MJF and tells him to get up. MJF grabs the ref and drags him away to the ring. MJF now wants the win by count out! The count begins, the fans count along, and Mistico is still down at tres. MJF lies down to mock Mistico, but Mistico rises at cinco! The fans are thunderous as Mistico fires himself up, and he runs down the ramp to then slide into the ring at nueve! The fans are thunderous and MJF is stunned! MJF covers his ears to block out the chants for Mistico, but then he drags Mistico to a corner. MJF calls his shot, goes up the corner, but Mistico springs up! GAMANGIRI! GAMANGIRI! And GAMANGIRI!!
Mistico fires up, GAMANGIRIS again, then he goes up top! Mistico steadies himself, brings MJF up, and hits a SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Mistico crawls to the cover, TWO!!! MJF survives and Mistico is stunned, but the fans give him strength to rise again. Mistico runs up on MJF, tilt-o-whirl and LA MYSTICA!! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! But MVP distracts the ref!! MJF TAPS, but it doesn’t count!! Mistico is furious, MVP continues to keep the ref’s attention, MJF LOW BLOWS Mistico!! Roll-up, high stack, but now the distraction is backfiring! The ref is late to the count, TWO!! Mistico survives and The Hurt Syndicate is apoplectic!
The fans are electric as Mistico survives! “ESTA LUCHA!” as MJF and the ref argue now. MJF then runs up to LOW BLOW Mistico!??!
Winner: Mistico, by disqualification
Typical MJF throws a tantrum with that blatant breaking of the rules! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but then MJF SHOVES the ref down! That’ll be a fine, but MJF just rains down fists on Mistico! Lashley & Shelton join in! The fans boo as the Hurt Syndicate mugs Mistico! Then MJF threatens to do it! He grins, and he grabs Mistico’s mask! MJF SNATCHES it away!! The fans are furious as MJF holds up his trophy, and then puts it on! MJF flips everyone off while wearing Mistico’s mask, but here come Bandido, Templario y Titan! They won’t let this disrespect go unpunished! In fact, who is that climbing up the corners?! Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey are here!!
The fans fire up as Hurt Syndicate turns around, DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICKS from #JetSpeed! MJF freaks out, and he gets DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for it! The Hurt Syndicate hurries away, Bailey gets Mistico his spare mask while MJF retreats wearing the real one. Mistico still won this match, but will he and his amigos make sure to get some payback?
4 Million Pesos Fatal 4 Way: Ricochet VS Mascara Dorada VS Holo.grm VS Lio Rush!
The One & Only is still looking for someone, anyone, to be worthy of following him on his journey to gold. Maybe having an extra $210K will help that? Or will someone else cash in big with a Grand Slam?
The bell rings and the four watch each other. Ricochet tries to bond with Bryce Remsburg over being bald but Bryce isn’t having it. Ricochet and the others all approach center, but then Lio says forget this. Lio goes to a corner to soak up heat, and Ricochet talks it over with the luchadores. They all step up and Lio sees he is surrounded. Lio says hold on, let’s take it easy. But then Ricochet sucker punches Dorada! Ricochet stomps away on Dorada, Lio DECKS Hologram and stomps him, too! The fans boo but Ricochet and Lio soak up the heat. They shake hands and trade luchadores. Then they coordinate, and they run corner to corner to trade again, LARIATS in the corners!
Lio then feeds Hologram to Ricochet for another LARIAT! Lio runs in and LARIATS Dorada! Feed to Ricochet’s LARIAT! The fans boo but Ricochet & Lio soak it up. Ricochet & Lio get the luchadores up and out of the ring, then they mock the fans clapping. Ricochet & Lio both build speed, but the luchadores are back! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Dorada sets up, Hologram runs, and Dorada pops Hologram up for an ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG! Lio is sent away, Hologram dodges Ricochet and Dorada SUPERKICKS Now Hologram returns the favor so that Dorada can ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG Ricochet!
The fans fire up as Ricochet tumbles into Lio at the corner. Dorada runs and rolls off Hologram’s back so Hologram can SPLASH both Ricochet & Lio! Then Dorada runs in for a CYCLONE SPLASH! Then Dorada gives Hologram a boost so he can DOUBLE DROPKICK Ricochet & Lio outta the ring! That leaves Hologram and Dorada to square off. The fans fire up as they go forehead to forehead, and then they speed up! Only for Ricochet and Lio to trip them both up! The fans boo as Lio RAMS Dorada into railing on one side and Ricochet THROWS Hologram into railing on the other! Ricochet soaks up heat while Lio rains down fists on Dorada.
Ricochet THROWS Hologram into more railing, then Lio talks trash. Ricochet soaks up heat, Lio sends Dorada hard into the railing! And in Arena Mexico, these railings are bolted to the floor, there is far less give than AEW’s ringside barriers. Lio puts Dorada in the ring and Ricochet is there to bring him up. Lio & Ricochet mug Dorada, Lio runs, but then Dorada gets away! Lio holds up while Ricochet covers up. Dorada spins Ricochet for a JUMP KNEE! Then he ROCKS Lio again and again! Dorada whips, Lio slides to a stop, but Dorada runs in. Lio puts Dorada on the apron, Dorada avoids a haymaker to GAMANGIRI!
Dorada climbs, the fans fire up, but Ricochet SHOVES Dorada down! Dorada goes to the apron, Lio runs up and HANDSPRING KICKS him down! Dorada hits railing, Lio builds speed, but Hologram is in his way. Lio still runs up, but into a GAMANGIRI! Hologram goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES, but into an ANTIAIR DROPKICK from Ricochet! the fans fire up and Ricochet pushes Hologram aside. Ricochet builds speed and he FOSBURY FLOPS onto Dorada! Lio ASAI MOONSAULTS onto Hologram! The fans fire up and Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Ricochet soaks up cheers and jeers, dusts himself off, and Lio talks trash on Hologram. Lio scuffs Hologram, Ricochet mocks the fans, and then Ricochet CLUBS Dorada. Lio THROWS Hologram into railing, Ricochet ROCKS Dorada, and Ricochet follows Dorada to the ramp. Ricochet fires hands on Dorada, but Dorada fires a flurry in return! Dorada CHOPS Ricochet against the ropes! Dorada fire sup, runs up the ramp and back down, but Ricochet BACKDROPS him into the ring! Lio CLOBBERS Hologram at the same time! Ricochet soaks up more heat, and then Lio brings Dorada around.
Lio & Ricochet continue to work together as they mug Dorada then mug Hologram. They get Dorada up but Dorada fires CHOP after CHOP on each of them! Dorada fires up, runs, but into a DOUBLE DROPKICK! Ricochet gives some Latino Heat while soaking up the heat. Lio intercepts Hologram at the ropes, he and Ricochet double whip, and they DOUBLE ELBOW him down! They soak up more heat, stomp Hologram, then Ricochet covers. Lio stops that and Ricochet apologizes, it was a force of habit. Grand Slam returns to single picture as the fans rally for Hologram. Ricochet & Lio double whip Hologram but he KICKS back!
Hologram dodges Ricochet to LARIAT Ricochet up and out! Then he kicks, KNEES, and CHOPS Lio! Hologram runs, but Ricochet is back to mule kick! Lio front kicks, Ricochet LARIATS, and Lio adds a SPLASH! But Lio knows better, he doesn’t cover. He and Ricochet high-five, and Lio polishes that bald head. Ricochet says no, not cool. Lio says seriously? Then why he bald? Ricochet argues with Lio, then Lio shoves Ricochet! Ricochet shoves back! They keep shoving, and Ricochet SHOVES Lio down! Ricochet says he ain’t the one to play with! Lio gets in Ricochet’s face, but Dorada DROPKICKS Ricochet into Lio!
Dorada keeps moving, and he uses Ricochet as a step to RANA Lio! Things keep moving, a bypass and RANA for Ricochet! The fans fire up but Lio kicks low. Lio whips, Dorada reverses but Lio jumps up the ropes and reverses back. Dorada returns, Lio dodges, Hologram WHEEL KICKS him! Ricochet springboards in, Hologram dodges, and Dorada runs up to DESTROYER!! Ricochet stumbles out of the ring, Hologram and Dorada have the ring, and the fans fire up. Things speed up, Dorada drops down then hurdles over, then he blows past Hologram! Hologram DIVES onto Lio, and Dorada FLIES out onto Ricochet!
The fans are thunderous as Dorada y Hologram rise up! “ESTA LUCHA!” as Hologram and Dorada leave Ricochet and Lio behind. Things keep moving, Hologram drops down, bypasses, but Dorada handsprings. They whip, Dorada puts Hologram in a corner, then Dorada runs up. Hologram dodges, comes back, goes Spider-Man to then go out, around, and over Dorada! The fans fire up as Dorada storms up but into a kick. Hologram whips, Dorada reverses, but Hologram tilt-o-whirls for a DDT! Cover, TWO! Dorada toughs it out, and he SUPERKICKS in return! Dorada runs, but into a SPANISH FLY! Hologram suplexes but Dorada slips free!
Dorada shoves, then handsprings, Hologram fireman’s carries only for Dorada to make it a CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous again but Ricochet CLOBBERS Dorada! But then Lio TOSSES Ricochet! Dorada waistlocks Lio but Lio flails! Lio slips under, fires off fast hands and ROCKS Dorada! Lio runs but Dorada wrenches and PELES! Ricochet dragon sleepers for VERTI- NO, Dorada slips free! Dorada shoves Ricochet, dodges on the return, but Ricochet hits as CAVE IN!! The fans fire up for that truly impressive double stomp, but then Lio dodges Ricochet’s jump knee. Lio gets around to hop up and POISON-RANA!
Ricochet ends up in a corner, Hologram fireman’s carries, but Lio hits a POISON-RANA! Dorada runs up, Lio blocks and spins him, POISON- NO, Dorada powers out. Lio dodges, redirects, then dodges again to hop up! Dorada pops out the back, Lio goes up the corner, FLYING POISON-RANA!! Cover, TWO!! Dorada survives and Lio is furious! Lio hurries up the corner, takes aim at Dorada, FINAL HOUR!! Cover, SHINING WIZARD from Ricochet!! The fans are thunderous again as Ricochet DROPKICKS Hologram off the apron! Ricochet then drags Lio to a drop zone and goes up the corner! Ricochet aims but Lio rises up!
Lio anchors Ricochet’s foot, he and Ricochet throw hands, and Lio HEADBUTTS! Lio goes up after Ricochet but Ricochet fires body shots! Ricochet ROCKS Lio, then slips inside, only for Lio to throw body shots! Lio RAN- NO! Ricochet stops the rana to lift Lio back up! Lio fires hands to stop the bomb! They fight for control up top, only for Hologram to join in! Torture rack for Lio, but Lio slips free! They switch, Hologram shoves Lio into Ricochet! Hologram runs back up on Lio but Lio standing switches to roll Hologram up! Feet on the ropes, TWO!! Hologram escapes, the ref reprimands Lio, but Lio gets running!
RUSH- NO, Hologram stops Rush Hour to torture rack! SPIN, SPIN, SPIN, PORTAL BOMB!! Cover, HOLOGRAM WINS!!
Winner: Hologram, by pinfall (earns the 4 million Pesos cash prize)
Undefeated at 25-0, and now 4 million Pesos richer, is the sky the limit for Hologram? Will there be championship gold in his future?
CMLL Women’s World Championship: Zeuxis VS Mercedes Mone!
The Warrior Goddess doesn’t appreciate being seen as just an appetizer on The CEO’s road to All In: Texas, but she still accepted the challenge for this match. Will Zeuxis be the first to humble Mone? Or will the Money Train pick up yet another belt on her way to Globe Life Field?
It would seem we already have #FourBeltsMone again as she shows off the EWA (European Wrestling Alliance) Women’s Championship on top of having the Rev-Pro Undisputed Women’s Championship, the Queen of Harts title and the AEW TBS Championship. The introductions are made, the CMLL belt is raised, and we see if Mone collects numero cinco!
The bell rings and the fans Mone signals that belt is already hers. The fans duel, Mone and Zeuxis go to shake hands, but then Zeuxis sidesteps Mone to literally kick her ass! Zeuxis TOSSES Mone, covers, ONE! Mone scrambles up, Zeuxis whips corner to corner and runs up for an UPPERCUT! Zeuxis sits Mone down, fakes her out, then BUZZSAWS! Zeuxis runs again for a METEORA! Cover, TWO! Mone stays in this but Zeuxis smiles. Zeuxis rallies the fans, drags Mone up, and she puts Mone’s leg in the ropes to KICK it! The ref reprimands but Zeuxis gets attitude with Aubrey. Zeuxis runs up but Mone BOOTS her!
Mone goes up, FLYING SUNSETS, but Zeuxis sits on it for a cover! TWO, and Zeuxis shoves Mone to the corner. Mone ELBOWS Zeuxis, goes up top, and CANNON- NO, Zeuxis catches her for a LUNG BLOWER! Cover, TWO! Mone survives one of Zeuxis’s best but she whips Mone. Mone arm-drags, rolls Zeuxis, STATEMENT MAKER! Zeuxis endures, fights around, rolls Mone and they end up in the ropes! The ref counts the break, Mone lets go, and Zeuxis bails out. Mone runs to WRECK Zeuxis with a dropkick! The fans fire up, Mone whips, but Zeuxis reverses! Mone tiger feint kciks from the apron!
Mone puts Zeuxis in the ring, goes up the ropes, and she springboards to METEORA! Cover, TWO! Zeuxis survives and Mone is frustrated but the fans rally up. Mone is on Zeuxis with a whip, but Zeuxis ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! Mone tumbles out of the ring, Zeuxis keeps moving, and Zeuxis DIVES! Direct hit but a rough landing for Zeuxis! The ref checks, Zeuxis is miraculously okay, and she brings Mone up while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Zeuxis whips but Mone reverses and Zeuxis is sent into railing! Mone runs up to METEORA Zeuxis into the railing! Mone revels as the fans fire up, but the ref wants this back in the ring. Mone puts Zeuxis in, covers, TWO! Zeuxis stays in this but Mone stays on her with a chinlock. Zeuxis endures, even as Mone digs her knee into Zeuxis’s back. Zeuxis fights around, rises to her feet, but Mone THROWS her down! Mone drags Zeuxis up, puts her on the ropes and CHOKES her! The ref counts, Mone hops off at 4, and she KNEES Zeuxis! Mone soaks up cheers and jeers while she does her dance, then runs in, only for Zeuxis to SNAP POWERSLAM on the apron!
Zeuxis hurries out after Mone and puts her back in the ring! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives but Zeuxis drags her right up. Fireman’s carry, and POP-UP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives again and Zeuxis is beside herself! Zeuxis drags Mone up, whips her to ropes, and then scoops her, only for Mone to tilt-o-whirl and BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Mone is surprised, and she brings Zeuxis around to bump her off buckles. Mone runs up, blocks a boot and puts Zeuxis in the ropes! STOCK DROP! Grand Slam returns to single picture as Mone covers, TWO! Mone is annoyed but she drags Zeuxis into the drop zone.
Mone goes up the corner, the fans rally, but Zeuxis is up! Zeuxis UPPERCUTS Mone, climbs up the corner, and goes to the very top! SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives, she has all those titles for a reason! Zeuxis is frustrated but “ESTA LUCHA!” Zeuxis drags Mone up, fireman’s carries, and POP-UP- NO, Mone RANAS free! Mone then spins Zeuxis for a BACKSTABBER into the STATEMENT MAKER!! Zeuxis endures, reaches out, powers up and slips free! Zeuxis wrenches, wrenches, and then ducks a kick to pump handle Mone! MADE IN PUERTO RICO! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives and Zeuxis grows frustrated.
The fans rally up as Zeuxis drags Mone up to bump her off buckles! And again! Zeuxis climbs, brings Mone up to join her, but Mone fires a HEADBUTT! They brawl up top, but Zeuxis scoops, only for Mone to SUPER HEADLOCK TAKEOVER!! Cover, MONE WINS!!
Winner: Mercedes Mone, by pinfall (NEW CMLL Women’s World Champion)
Even Mone is a bit surprised, but she flipped things around on Zeuxis and has taken yet another title! Mone holds up the FIVE championships in her collection and the streams fly! Will The CEO only add to her treasury when she and- Wait, speaking of Toni Storm, she’s on the tron! “She’s the kind of woman who always has money on her mind and someone else on her lips. She’s the kind of woman mother takes home to you. With thighs as big as the world and long as a wet dream. One thing she did know how to hold the gold, and not the Acapulco kind, either. She had a date with a Chief Executive Officer who wanted a kiss, but one belt too many.
“Deepthroat some tabasco, baby, it’s time to turn up the heat. There was one chance in a million she would bump into her past, but like everything out of the past, it was all behind her now.” The fans cheer as the noir narration ends, because surprise! That’s… Mina Shirakawa? Because Toni Storm sneaks into the ring from the crowd! The fans fire up as the lady in red takes a sniff of the gold. Mone realizes what’s going on now, and Toni reels her in for a FIVE BELT GERMAN SUPLEX!! Toni goes from Marlowe to Brando to fire off on her contender! The fans cheer as Mone runs away and Toni gives her chase! She gets Mone at the ramp but the refs stop her!
The fans boo and Mone scrambles away through the streamers! One lucky fan gets Mone to hug her as she cowers in fear. Toni grabs a mic to shout, “Let the games begin~!” Toni revels in the streamers while Mone pulls at her hair in frustration! Will the AEW Women’s World Championship be the one belt Mone doesn’t take?
10 Man Tag: The Death Riders, The Young Bucks & The Beast Mortos VS Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay & The Opps!
Well, one more “Card Subject to Change.” As if it isn’t already weird that Jon Moxley is willing to work with Matthew & Nicholas Jackson, Our EVPs somehow managed to recruit LFI’s monstrous minotaur to their side! Will having such a behemoth on their side help The Maniac, The Decoder & The Founding Fathers survive the night? Or will The Realest, The Aerial Assassin & the AEW World Trios Champions give us some anarchy in Arena Mexico?
The teams sort out and despite the black eye and bandaged forehead, Ospreay insists he start. His team obliges and the fans cheer him on as he starts against Matt, one of the men responsible for that. The bell rings, and Matt quickly tags out to Mortos. Ospreay and Mortos circle, and Mortos SMACKS Ospreay down! Mortos whips, Ospreay reverses, but Mrotos rolls off Ospreay’s back! Mortos shoves Ospreay to a corner, ELBOWS and LARIATS then GAMANGIRIS! Mortos snapmares and SAMOAN DROPS! Ospreay grits his teeth while Mortos roars. The fans still sing for Ospreay but Mortos runs in at the corner.
Ospreay BOOTS Mortos, runs, but Mortos stops the rana! Mortos brings Ospreay up, Ospreay fires hands then CHOSP! Ospreay whips, Mortos reverses, but Ospreay handsprings to go up and over! Mortos runs, Ospreay dodges, and Ospreay comes back, POP-UPÂ RANA! The fans fire up as Mortos bails out. Ospreay builds speed, but Nick GAMANGIRIS! The fans boo but Nick orders Mortos to tag out. Mortos tags Matt, Matt fires hands and then CATAPULTS Ospreay into Nick’s GAMANGIRI! Then Nick goes up, DOUBLE STOMP BACKBREAKER COMBO! The Bucks taunt Swerve, he runs in to get a GUT BUSTER to the NECKBREAKER BACKBREAKER COMBO!
The fans boo but The Buck soak it up while doing their classic pose. Matt tags Nick in and they drag Ospreay up. They double whip but Ospreay ducks ‘n’ dodges, and he turns the double hip toss into a DOUBLE ARM-DRAG! Atomic drop and CHOP for Matt, atomic drop and CHOP for Nick! Then CHOP after CHOP for the Bucks! Nick CLAWS the bad eye! The ref reprimands but Matt gives Nick the boost into the RANA! The Bucks soak up more heat and then Nick tags Yuta. Yuta gets even more boos, but then Ospreay BACKDROPS him! Tag to Swerve and the fans fire up! Swerve & Ospreay whip Yuta to the corner!
The fans chant for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOSUE! Ospreay ELBOWS Yuta, Swerve UPPERCUTS, then snapmare for Ospreay’s STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Ospreay sits Yuta up while Swerve climbs, FALLING UPPERCUT! And Swerve hits the Griddy! The fans cheer, Swerve brings Yuta up, but Yuta THROWS Swerve by his hair! The fans boo and Swerve scowls but Yuta stands him up. Swerve digs in his heels to keep Yuta from his corner! Yuta panics and Swerve ROCKS him! Swerve whips then blocks a boot to slip through and BACKBREAKER! Tag to Samoa Joe and the fans fire up again!
Joe runs up to JAB away on Yuta! The ref counts but Joe fires a flurry, then a RIDGE HAND! Joe snapmares Yuta, CHPOS him on the back, then KICK and ELBOW DROP! Tag to Katsuyori Shibata and the fans fire up again! The Wrestler stands Yuta up to fire a forearm! Shibata eggs Yuta on, Yuta fires a forearm, but Shibata ROCKS Yuta! Yuta fires up but Shibata ROCKS him again! Shibata fires a flurry of forearms, then he DECKS Yuta! Shibata stands Yuta up just to DECK him again! Tag to “Powerhouse” Hobbs! Shibata puts Yuta in a corner for Hobbs to SPLASH! Shibata adds a BOOT! Joe tags in and ELBOWS Yuta, to then PELE!
The fans fire up as Yuta falls and Moxley is frustrated. Joe covers, TWO! Yuta stays in this for his team, then he JAWBREAKERS Joe away! Yuta hot tags Moxley! The fans boo the Maniac AEW World Champion, but he and Joe fire forearms! The fans rally as the shots go back and forth! Moxley kicks low, flips Joe off, but runs into a SLEEPER! The fans fire up, but The Bucks & Mortos attack! Ospreay, Swerve & The Opps rush in, it is a brawl, and the fans are loving it! The ref reprimands but things spill out to the outside! Only Ospreay and Matt remain in the ring, and Matt fires hands on Ospreay. Matt runs but into a tiger wall kick and ENZIGIRI!
The fans fire up and Ospreay climbs a corner! Ospreay aims and SUPER SKY TWISTERSÂ onto the cluster!! The fans are thunderous as Ospreay and Swerve stand tall, and Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Joe gets in the ring and Ospreay puts Moxley in for him. Joe tags Ospreay and they mug Moxley. Ospreay brings Moxley around to ROCK him, then whip. Moxley reverses, Matt trips Ospreay up, and Matt drags Ospreay out. Ospreay sends Matt into Swerve’s BOOT! Nick YANKS Swerve down but Ospreay sends Nick into railing! Ospreay hurries back in, but Moxley hits a CUTTER! Moxley flips off the fans, then stands between Ospreay and his corner. Moxley stomps Ospreay’s hand and puts him in the #DeathBucks corner. Moxley bends Ospreay’s fingers, the ref counts, and Moxley lets go so that Yuta can CHOKE Ospreay!
Yuta gets away with that, and Moxley tags Nick. Nick goes up to AX HANDLE Ospreay! Tag to Matt and the Bucks double whip. They DOUBLE ELBOW, hit their pose, then stomp away on Ospreay. Matt rains down fists, then BITES Ospreay’s forehead! Matt tries to rip that bandage away but it’s on there tight. The ref reprimands but Matt keeps between Ospreay and his team. Matt stands Ospreay up but Ospreay CHOPS Matt! And CHOPS again! Matt RAMS Ospreay to the corner, Yuta tags in, and they mug Ospreay. Yuta rains down fists, then stalks Ospreay. Yuta grabs a leg, hits a spinning toehold, then ties the legs up in a DEATHLOCK!
Yuta bridges back to put on the pressure! Ospreay endures, Yuta flips off the fans, and then Yuta tags Moxley in. Ospreay is stuck and Moxley stomps him right down! The ref reprimands but Yuta lets Ospreay go. Grand Slam returns to single picture and Ospreay fires hands. Moxley fires back, the fans rally for Ospreay, but Moxley scoops to SLAM! Cover, TWO! Moxley stays on Ospreay with another cover, TWO! Moxley has the arm, DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Ospreay endures as it becomes a KIMURA! Ospreay still fights up and the fans rally! Ospreay’s entire team reaches out, but Moxley pulls Ospreay’s hair! Moxley shoves Ospreay away to then sucker punch Swerve!
Hobbs storms in but the ref keeps him back. Ospreay CHOPS away on Moxley! Moxley shoots around to have a SLEEPER! Ospreay slips out the back to back suplex, but Moxley fights with elbows! Moxley whips, Ospreay handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! Moxley wobbles but falls, and Ospreay crawls! Hot tags to Yuta and Hobbs! The fans fire up as Hobbs CLOBBERS Yuta, BLASTS The Bucks, and then picks Yuta up to RAM him into a corner! The fans fire up as Hobbs shouts, “MEAT!” The fans fire up and Hobbs fires those point-blank LARIATS! Hobbs goes past DIEZ to hit TRECE! That’s 13!
Hobbs then brings Yuta out to short arm LARIAT! The fans fire up as the straps come down! But The Bucks kick low! The Bucks DOUBLE CHOP, but that just pisses Hobbs off! The Bucks apologize but the fans tell them they messed up. Hobbs blocks a superkick, then the other! The Bucks want mercy, but Hobbs goes to guzels! But Yuta jumps on for a SLEEPER! Joe wants in, the ref has him stop, but this lets Moxley sneak in! Mox kicks Hobbs low! Hobbs lets the Bucks go, Mox & Yuta double whip. Hobbs breaks through that double lariat to DOUBLE LARIAT The Bucks! The fans fire up as Hobbs then DOUBLE LARIATS Yuta & Moxley!
Ospreay & Swerve hurry to DOUBLE PLANCHA The Bucks! Shibata tags in, he whips Yuta to a corner. Shibata sends Hobbs in for a SPLASH! Then Shibata adds his HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Shibata HALF HATCH SUPLEXES Yuta! Hobbs scoops Yuta for a POWERSLAM! Shibata covers but Mortos breaks it! Hobbs returns, Mortos dodges him and SPEARS Hobbs down!! Then a HEADBUTT for Shibata! Mortos keeps going, TORNILLO TOPE onto Hobbs!! Mortos gets back in and LARIATS Shibata! The fans fire up but here comes Joe! Joe fires forearms back and forth with Mortos!
The fans rally, Joe fires a flurry, but Mortos kicks low! Mortos whips Joe to the corner, runs in, but Joe URENAGES Mortos down! Nick SHINING WIZARDS! Matt cravats Joe and Nick helps with the SLICED BREAD! BASEMENT SUPERKICK! But Ospreay springboards in! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Ospreay! Then they have the wrists, E V P- NO, Ospreay kips up, gets loose, and DOUBLE OSCUTTERS!! Swerve joins in, FOSBURY FLOP onto the Bucks! The fans are thunderous, Nana does his dance, and Ospreay turns around into a BUSAIKU KNEE from Yuta! Shibata gets Yuta in a SLEEPER! Yuta snapmares free and ROCKS Shibata!
“ESTA LUCHA!” as Yuta runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and BUSAIKU KNEES Shibata! But Shibata’s right up to PENALTY KICK!! Both men are down and the fans continue to rally! Hot tags to Swerve and Moxley! These two fire forearms and the fans fire up again! The most dangerous men in AEW go back and forth, but Swerve gets the edge! Moxley ROLLING ELBOWS! Swerve mule kicks and HAYMAKERS! Ospreay adds a HOOK KICK! Swerve somersaults for the FLATLINER! Ospreay helps Swerve turn Moxley in the gator roll, CHASING THE DRAGON!! The fans are thunderous and Ospreay sets Moxley up!
Swerve goes up, but Matt stops Swerve! Swerve kicks Matt away and Ospreay BOOTS Matt down! But Marina distracts the ref! Nick SHOVES Swerve and Swerve HOTSHOTS off the ropes! Moxley rolls swerve up to cover, DEATH BUCKS WIN!!
Winners: The Death Riders, The Young Bucks & The Beast Mortos, by pinfall
The Problem is always a factor, but this isn’t done as Yuta & The Bucks beat up on Joe! Then the Bucks SUPERKICK Swerve! Moxley has a SLEEPER on Swerve, then feeds him to the SUPERKICKS! Moxley puts the SLEEPER back on, but HERE COMES HANGMAN!! The Cowboy told us about the ringside ban, but also mentioned that once the match was over, it was fair game! Hangman storms out here, unintentionally saving Swerve, and he glares at Moxley. The fans fire up as Hangman throws off his jacket and rushes the ring! Moxley stands his ground, the two get face to face, and now go fist for fist! Yuta gets in but Hangman DECKS him!
Moxley kicks low! Moxley whips but Hangman goes to the apron! Moxley waits, Hangman slingshots, but then Moxley dodges! BUCKSHOT on Matt! Well, it did hit a Buck, and Nick asks wtf! Hangman says he told them, they stay out of his business or else! But now Moxley has the briefcase! Only for Hangman to spot him first. Moxley is frozen in place, and now The Opps & Ospreay get in the ring! The Maniac decides discretion is the better part of valor, and The Death Riders are in retreat. But there’s no running from what’s coming! 24 days remain before All In, will they be the last 24 days Moxley has as champion?
My Thoughts:
Awesome night for AEW’s first show in Mexico, even with things going about how I expected. For one, Mone of course won the title, because why else would they even do this match if not to give her one more belt? Though, what’s wild is that she picked up another belt without much hype or press from AEW. I guess European Wrestling Alliance hopes this gets them some attention. But good stuff with Toni Storm’s noir video and the sneak attack. And I would hope Toni retains the title at All In to keep Mone from going Ultimo Dragon just yet.
Cash Wheeler and Claudio Castagnoli both had travel issues, so I understand subbing people in. But did a 12 Man Tag really need to become a 14 Man Tag for it? And seeing as how I don’t cover CMLL’s own programming, I have NO idea why Atlantis Senior & Junior are getting booed. Is it a “Cena Wins LOL” situation where Junior is winning too much? That’s the only thing I can really think of offhand. But naturally, the Faces of that match won, as The Don Callis Family was rolling last week and needed humbling. I would think we still get Adam Cole VS Kyle Fletcher 2 now, and maybe Kyle wins the title so that the Don Callis Family has something.
Although, Callis seems to be bringing Okada into the fold for whatever reason, so he could end up bringing the “Unified” Continental & International Championship to the family. Okada VS Briscoe was great, and naturally Okada got the win. Mistico VS MJF was great stuff, up until MJF gave up and gave Mistico the win there. I know MJF loves getting heat, but him being the first man to snatch Mistico’s mask away like that is some HUGE heat. Also, I think I said it way back during some feud Penta had in AEW, but are masks really sacred if they’re willing to let them get ripped, stretched, and even yanked away? Or has that been lucha libre kayfabe all along? Either way, great stuff with JetSpeed and the other luchadores showing up, lots of matches set up with that.
Great Fatal 4 Way, and great win for Hologram to stay undefeated, but I will again criticize needing to do money prizes for these things. They should’ve set Hologram up for a title match twice over by now but TK is apparently making Hologram his top undefeated guy. Like if Goldberg was more than just big and strong and could actually do stuff… Also, while they obviously didn’t work together the entire time, I just feel like Ricochet having Lio Rush & Action Andretti become his crew (what with them being CRU and all) is the right move. Or perhaps this story of finding a faction is going to be an ongoing gag that no one likes Ricochet and would never follow him.
Then a great 10 Man Tag main event, though a little redundant considering Anarchy in the Arena was only a few weeks ago. Still good stuff for everybody, especially Mortos since he got to sub in for Claudio. Of course Marina gets involved so that the Heels win, but great stuff with Hangman going after Moxley. Hangman did a great job in his promo speaking Espanol to show respect to the fans. Naturally, Moxley gets away, that’s his whole thing. I really hope Ospreay, Swerve and The Opps keep the Death Riders and Bucks at bay so Hangman doesn’t get screwed over at All In. It’d be garbage if, after all this time and energy, it doesn’t pay off with Hangman as the triumphant hero.
My Score: 9/10
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