We get another Live episode from the campus of UC Irvine, hence why the show didn’t start until 10pm Bianca Belair time (est). The live episodes have been pretty good so far this year, so even though the TV episodes have kinda sucked the last month or so…there’s a glimmer of hope tonight.

Sure we’re gonna open with “hearing from Joe Hendry” because of course we are. But it’s also a live crowd and the fans still embrace the gimmick even if consuming the product weekly is wearing the gimmick thin for me personally. Let’s get to the show and see if we see Trick, Dark State, or any surprises.

Oh it looks like Wentz is gonna get his title shot tonight for the X Division title! That’s a little unexpected.

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Ratings:

• Mike Santana vs Isaiah Moore: Santana wins via Running Powerbomb – SQUASH
• X Division Championship: Moose (c) w/The System vs Zachary Wentz w/Trey Miguel: Moose retains via Lights Out – *** 1/2
• Maggie Lee vs Jody Threat w/Dani Luna: Jody wins via Pop Shove It – *
• KC Navarro w/AJ Francis vs Leon Slater: Leon wins via Swanton 450 – ** 1/2
• The Kaiba Boys & Frankie Kazarian vs Joe Hendry & The Hardy Boyz: Nic wins via Danger Zone – ***

Results:

So today is Hendry’s birthday, so the crowd pops and sings Happy Birthday, Hendry with a fairly stock standard babyface champion promo, calls out Trick, and Trick’s music plays but Trick has a tron message since he’s got a Battle Royal to prepare for. So basic steps, but nothing egregious. 

Sami is called to the back by Santino and SDL & Mance show up, and they seemingly squash their issue “I don’t like ya, but I respect ya” kind of style. I’m just glad we get away from it since the feud kinda sucked. They tend to drag bad things out, like Kon versus PCO…awful. 

Mike Santana vs Isaiah Moore

Enhancement talent match, Moore tries to start fast but his offense is slow. Everything he does looks like its in slow motion and aside from a dodge and flip here or there, Santana beats him easily. Outline in Chalk and then a Running Powerbomb, and its over.

After the match Santana cuts a choppy promo because the mic sucked, but it sounds like he’s setting his sights on Hendry and hopefully someone stops that. No one wants a Babyface vs Babyface title match, especially since TNA stories are written like 4 year olds with half eaten crayons. So we need someone to get in the way of Santana quick or things just won’t be good, that’s not even a jaded assumption, that’s just the facts of how the last few years have gone. 

Maclin comes out to address his title defense and he gets mugged by the Northern Armoury on the way down the ramp. EY continues with the Dump Matsumoto tribute and uses the steel chain to beat the hell out of Maclin, choke him and then crucify him against the ropes. Just a typical beating segment to force the angle forward even though the protagonist has been winning the bulk of the interactions. 

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X Division Championship: Moose (c) w/The System vs Zachary Wentz w/Trey Miguel

Wentz starts quick, Sole Butts, Enzuigiris, perches and Moose tries a Go To Hell, but Wentz continues the speed kills idea. Connects with a flurry of strikes, Moose powders and Wentz hits a Tornillo, does the Rascalz pose into the camera and we go to commercial. Back from commercial we go to paint by numbers commercial break where Moose is in control after managing to knock Wentz off the turnbuckle at some point,  but after eating a few haymakers Wentz fires, PK, Sole Butt, Stomp, Triangle Moonsault and Wentz is rolling again! He throws Moose back in, another Tornillo this time from the corner and only a two count.

Wentz wants to fly, but Moose gets up, Leap Frog in Moose catching him in a Pop-Up Powerbomb, but only for two! Lights Out attempt, but Cradle Counter, kick, Double Leg Cradle, kick, Moose gets up, Escalara Crossbody, into a Kip Up, Looks for the Jacknife but CODE RED COUNTER from Wentz, but only a two count! Wentz tries to grab Moose, Moose grabs the tights to Dart Wentz into the buckles. Moose tries Lights Out again, X Factor counter form Wentz! SPIRAL TAP from Wentz but again, only a 2 count! UFO Cutter, but Moose shoves him away, Wentz tries to gather himself but Lish grabs his foot just long enough for Moose to finally hit Lights Out and retains.

Oh God it’s Deaner out to continue this sob story angle about his contract is expiring tonight. I hope it actually does, Jesus I can’t tolerate him. He’s the embodiment of cringe. Deaner must have grabbed the wrong script that said Dreamer, because this is some sappy useless idiot stuff. I hate everything about this sad sack crap, and now Santino’s music plays, he plays into the sad thing because of course he does he’s a goofy babyface. He said he can’t give a new contract, but he can extend it. Deaner will get a match at Under Siege versus Eddie Edwards. Robert Stone’s music kicks in! Robbie E and Alicia Fox are in the building because the higher ups are putting Santino Under Review and Victoria is getting a random title match at Under Siege. This was at least an interesting wrinkle.

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Maggie Lee vs Jody Threat w/Dani Luna

Jody starts quick, a few Elbows, Thesz Presses, Ground and Pound, looks for her German Suplex off the ropes but Maggie holds on, Back Thrust Kick finally gives out Elegance Giant some momentum. A few well placed strikes, running Knee Strike in the corner, Bow and Arrow Submission, but Jody flips it around for a pinfall. Maggie kicks out, and Jody fires up with some slow blocks against bad punches, Jody goes for Cringe Kojima style chops, pulls off the Knees to the back into the German Suplex. Jody wants Pop Shove It, but Maggie claws the eyes, Jody perches and Maggie crotches her and then hits a Tower of London for two! Jody fires again, quick strike Lariats in the corner, Pop Shove It and Jody wins.

KC Navarro w/AJ Francis vs Leon Slater

Leon and KC change directions, dodge, and dodge, and continue to change angles. KC shows off, so a Kick to the face rocks him and then Leon starts putting some offense together. KC gets knocked out of the ring, Leon throws him into a post, KC manages a small counter, tries to throw Leon back in the ring and Leon Tiger Feints back out to drop KC down. Leon throws KC in, climbs the ropes and AJ starts to interfere but the ref sees him, ejects him and a Satellite DDT from KC gives him the chance to try and choke out Leon, but Leon drives him back into the corner, rope runs, Jump Kick into Final Cut for a two count!

KC powders, Leon goes for the Over the Post Dive, but KC moves. Leon lands his on his feet, KC is saying he’s too smart, gets cold cocked, thrown back in and Leon hits the Swanton 450 for the win.

This makes sense because they want to push Leon, but aside from flips he’s useless. KC has a great personality, great skillset and more than just flips. They want to Leon to become ‘the youngest X Division champ’ but I couldn’t be less interested in him. 

The Kaiba Boys & Frankie Kazarian vs Joe Hendry & The Hardy Boyz

They bring back the Hendry Boyz mashup music for their entrance, which is actually pretty cool.

Kaz and Jeff start, but it breaks down immediately into all 6 men throwing hands, the babyfaces clear the ring and do the DELETE taunts…and commercial break. We come back from commercial and Matt is hitting Delete Headsmashes on Kaz, a Side Effect on Ryan and then hits the Extreme Elbow but only for two. Matt wants the Twist of Fate, but he gets too close to the heel corner. Nic grabs the ref, Kaz hits a Guillotine Leg Drop, Ryan with the Russian Leg Sweep and then tags in Nic who gets a few pot shots before tagging in Kaz. Kaz and Matt trade a few shots, Kaz claws the face and the heels keep control.

Ryan tags in, isolation in the corner keeps Matt getting pummeled, quick tag back to Kaz and the Cravat has Matt grounded until the crowd tries to fire him up…but Kaz throws him down and Springboard Leg Drop gets two. Kaz mocks the Twist of Fate for Matt counters with the Side Russian, simultaneous tag, Nic and Jeff are in. Jeff signature hot tag offense, Leg Drop, Elbow, Kaz feeds into a Jawbreaker, Ryan eats a Twist, Nic tries something but eats the Mule Kick. Jeff wants a Twist on Nic, but he tries to fight out, but Matt comes in to help, Poetry in Motion, Side Effect into Splash from Jeff! Everyone’s in the ring, series of Hat Trick Sack of Shits!

Kaz tries to use a belt, Joe ducks it and Matt hits the Twist on Kaz. Hendry hits the Standing Ovation, looks to Jeff to hit a Swanton, but Trick Williams shows up and pulls out Hendry during the chaos and throws him into the steps! Jeff gets crotched, Matt gets taken out, Danger Zone on Jeff! Heels win and Trick and Joe are back in the ring…TRICK SHOT leaves Joe laying!

Overall Score: 6.75/10

This wasn’t the best episode, but it was entertaining and nothing really seemed to drag…which is more than I can say for most of the TNA episodes last month or so. Robbie E and Alicia Fox were unexpected, Trick makes sense, Cody Deaner needs to go away forever, Wentz burning his title shot already is frustrating. It’s frustrating because I like Wentz and if they’re gonna crown Leon, it better not be against Moose. Leon has no charisma, he’s tiny, suspension of disbelief can’t wish this away. So if it’s inevitable, just have Moose either cash in Option C or drop it to someone who isn’t the charisma vacuum known as Leon Slater.

But yeah, it was an inoffensive show. Not a lot of wrestling but enough segments that didn’t overstay their welcome and kept the show moving along at a decent clip. Nothing to write home about, but it planted seeds for Under Siege and had some things to genuinely be interested in.

Will La Catalina taste sweet victory or bitter defeat?

La Catalina is back, and she’s looking to take the ROH Women’s World Television Championship from Red Velvet! Will La Diva become La Campeon?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Mina Shirakawa VS Leila Grey; Mina wins.
• Six Man Tag: Johnny TV & MXM Collection VS Rosario Grillo & Da Russel Twins; Johnny & MXM win.
• ROH Women’s World Television Championship: Red Velvet VS La Catalina; Velvet wins and retains the title.
• Griff Garrison & Cole Karter w/ The Frat House VS Spanish Announce Project; Garrison & Karter win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Mina Shirakawa VS Leila Grey!

Everybody wants Mina, so here she is! The Fighting Gravure Idol is back in AEW via ROH, but will she take a big step closer to what she wants? Or will the Last Baddie Standing be flying high as she prepares for the Women’s Pure Championship Tournament?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Leila manages to push Mina back a step. But then Mina pushes Leila all the way to the ropes! The ref counts, Mina lets go, but then whips. Leila reverses, but Mina dropkicks the legs out! Leila avoids the dropkick but Mina avoids the boot! Mina rolls Leila up but Leila rolls through, only for Mina to slide under the lariat! Mina does her shimmy dance, Leila smiles sarcastically, then runs up! Mina drop toeholds then basement dropkicks! The fans cheer and Mina dances more. Mina brings Leila up, but Leila waistlocks.

Mina switches, Leila switches back, and Leila SLAMS Mina down! Oklahoma Roll! TWO and Mina stands to take a swing! Leila dodges, then BOOTS Mina! Mina staggers back, Leila eggs her on, then Leila runs up to NECKBREAKER DROP! The fans rally for Mina as she staggers up. Leila runs in and BLOCKBUSTERS! Leila shows she can shimmy as good as Mina, then she covers, TWO! Leila nods, understanding Mina is tough being a former champion. Leila drags Mina up but Mina fires forearms! Leila fires back and the fans rally up! The shots go back and forth, Leila fires a flurry, then she runs! But Mina blows past and springboards, FLYING CHUCK!

The fans rally, Mina hurries to cover, ONE!! Leila shows her toughness as a hungry contender! But Mina grabs a leg and SMASHES it off the mat! Mina then grabs that leg, shimmies and shakes, then steps over for a KNEE JAMMER! Mina grabs the other leg, and steps through for a FIGURE FOUR! Leila rolls and has the ROPEBREAK! Mina lets go in frustration but then she tunes up the band. The fans rally, Mina runs corner to corner, ROLLING ELBOW to the back! The fans fire up with Mina and she climbs the corner! Mina leaps to FLYING SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO!! Leila survives and shocks Mina!

The fans rally up and Mina vows to finish this! Mina drags Leila up, but Leila breaks free! Mina kicks, KICKS, and then KICKS the legs out! Mina whips Leila to a corner, then runs corner to corner! But Leila goes up and over! Leila comes back and SHOTGUNS Mina into buckles! Leila hurries to get Mina up and tucks her in! TIGER- NO, Mina fights free, trips Leila, and ties the legs up again! FIGURE FOUR!! Leila flails, reaches out, but Mina puts on the pressure! Leila still fights around, drags Mina around, but Mina rolls Leila away from the ropes! Mina thrashes to put all the pressure she can on the legs! LEILA TAPS, MINA WINS!

Winner: Mina Shirakawa, by submission

It was a bit more gritty than glamorous, but Mina still comes out on top! She shows Leila respect, will both these rising stars soon be champions?

Six Man Tag: Johnny TV & MXM Collection VS Rosario Grillo & Da Russel Twins!

The Guru of Greatness, the Sultan of Suave & The Mahogany Hunk continue to show off the stolen ROH World Six Man title belt, but they are hoping to “complete the collection.” Will the Sons of Texas have no choice but to face #MXMTV? Or will #TheBigCannoli, #DRTYKam & #SleezyAl jump the line?

The trios sort out and despite the fans wanting Johnny TV, they get Mansoor. Rosario starts against Mansoor, but Mansoor wants a tip touch of honor. Rosario instead shakes the finger. The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. Mansoor then says, “WAIT! Why am I doing this?” Tag to Mason! Mason struts up to Rosario and wants a tie up. Rosario obliges, but Mason SHOVES Rosario down! Johnny points out Mason is wrestling with his sunglasses on! Mason offers his leg, Rosario takes the bait, and Mason lifts Rosario to SWING him and THROW him! Rosario sputters, and Mason POSES! Rosario tags Allen, and Allen CLUBS Mason!

Mason takes off his sunglasses to show how upset he is, and he stares Allen down. Allen whips, Mason blocks then reverses, but Allen dodges the boot, only for the LEG LARIAT to knock him down! The fans applaud, and Mason storms up to put Allen in the corner. GRIZZLY MAGNUM! Tag to Johnny and the fans cheer! Johnny mugs Allen with help from Mansoor! The ref reprimands, Johnny tags Mansoor, and they mug Allen with a CHOP! And then Mansoor winds up for… a STOMP to the foot! Allen hobbles, Mansoor CLUBS him down, then he tags Mason. MXM mugs Allen, but Allen fights back. The fans rally, but Mason is annoyed.

Mason throat chops Allen, then he tags Mansoor! Mason whips Mansoor in for a LARIAT! Mason adds an ELBOW, then feeds Allen to the atomic drop! Mansoor dropkicks the legs out, Mason pulls up to HIP ATTACK! Johnny rolls in so they can all pose! The fans cheer, the ref reprimands, but Mansoor covers, TWO! Allen stays in this but Mansoor stays on him. Tag to Johnny and the mugging continues. Johnny KICKS Allen in the back, then he drags Allen up. Tag to Mason, they double wrench then crisscross to HIGH LOW KICK COMBO! Cover, TWO! Allen survives and Mason is growing further annoyed.

Mason drags Allen to the drop zone, he tags in Johnny, and Johnny 450 SPLASHES, but Allen dodges! Johnny rolls through, turns around, but into a JUMP KNEE! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Allen and Johnny crawl, but in the wrong direction! They correct it, hot tags to Kameron and Mansoor! Kam fires haymakers, then dodges Mansoor to DROPKCIK! Mansoor tumbles out, Kam BLASTS Mason! Kam builds speed and DIVES! But Mason catches him, holds him up, and Mansoor DRAPING SENTONS on the apron! The fans fire up, Mason puts Kam in, and Johnny gives him a FLYING CHUCK!

Rosario runs in, but Mansoor hits an atomic drop to SPINEBUSTER! Allen is back, but Mason catches him! SIT-OUT CHOKE SLAM! Mansoor hauls Kam up, Johnny join in, and they hoist Kam up for Mason! SUPER CENTERFOLD!! Cover, MXM TV wins!

Winners: Johnny TV & MXM Collection, by pinfall

Rosario & Da Russell Twins were NOT #TVReady! The ref joins in with the celebratory POSE! But will Johnny & MXM be ready to pose with gold around all their waists?

ROH Women’s World Television Championship: Red Velvet VS La Catalina!

Grand Slam: Mexico may not be for another month, but we’re getting quite the appetizer courtesy of The Chef and The Diva of the Ring! But will Red Velvet be able to handle the heat? Or will Catalina quickly go from caliente to fria?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is the Campeon de Televisión!

The Code of Honor is not upheld as Velvet just trolls Catalina. Twice even! But Catalina makes Velvet shake her hand, and the two circle. They tie up, go around, then break. They circle more, talk some trash, and then tie up again. Catalina wrenches, wristlocks, but Velvet wrenches and wristlocks back. Catalina handsprings and arm-drags! The fans cheer as Catalina does her dance. The fans rally behind her but Velvet headlocks. Catalina powers up but can’t get out as Velvet holds on tight. Velvet mocks the fans, but Catalina rolls her, TWO! Velvet storms up, Catalina sweeps and covers, ONE as Velvet goes Matrix!

Velvet Oklahoma Rolls Catalina, TWO! Catalina has the backslide, TWO! Both women stand and the fans fire up! Velvet “smiles” then kicks, but Catalina blocks! Catalina shows she can stir it up, then she slips around to shove Velvet. Velvet goes up the corner but Catalina has the Electric Chair Lift! Velvet holds ropes, the ref counts, and Velvet lets go, to then CLAW the eyes! The fans boo but then Catalina shows  haymaker! Velvet begs for forgiveness, but it’s just so she can trip Catalina! Things speed up, Catalina stays low, then redirects to DROPKICK Velvet down! The fans fire up and Catalina CLOBBERS Velvet again!

Velvet bails out and talks trash on the fans that cheer Catalina on. Catalina is on the apron, and she CANNONBALLS to the floor! The fans fire up more and Catalina stands Velvet up. Velvet whips Catalina, but Catalina stops from hitting the post! Catalina ROCKS Velvet again and again, and again and again! The fans fire up with Catalina, and she goes back to the apron. But Velvet blocks the kick to trip Catalina up! Catalina hits the apron and Velvet mocks the fans. Velvet drags Catalina to a corner, and SLAMS her leg into the post! Velvet taunts the fans, then she SLAMS the leg into the post again! The ref reprimands while Catalina writhes.

Velvet drags Catalina from the corner, then stands over the bad leg. Velvet puts that leg on the ropes, and then stands on the foot! The ref counts, the fans boo, and Catalina endures as her ankle is bent! Velvet steps off to whip Catalina corner to corner. Catalina hits buckles then slumps down, but Velvet stands her back up. Another whip the other way, but Catalina rebounds to BUSAIKU KNEE! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Catalina rises, but Velvet is right on her! Velvet stands Catalina up, but Catalina fires forearms! Catalina runs, and LARIATS! And LARIATS! Catalina fires up and the fans are with her!

Catalina runs in at the corner, HIP ATTACK! Catalina drags Velvet up to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but Catalina brushes that off. Catalina runs to HIP ATTACK on the ropes! Velvet sputters but Catalina brings her around. Underhooks and PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!! Velvet survives and Catalina is shocked! The fans rally, Catalina rises, and she CLUBS Velvet. Catalina aims again, runs the ropes, but Velvet drop toeholds her into them! Velvet runs and she DOUBLE KNEES Catalina in the back! Velvet then snapmares and STIR IT UP! Cover, TWO!?! Velvet is seething as she stands Catalina up.

Velvet bumps Catalina off buckles, puts her up top, and CHOPS her in the chest! Velvet stands, grins, but Catalina fights with body shots! Catalina CHOPS Velvet and Velvet falls back! Catalina adjusts, Velvet stands, MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Velvet tumbles away! Catalina storms up on Velvet, CLUBS her, then hoists her up to the Electric Chair Lift! The fans rally as Catalina brings Velvet around, ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP! Catalina fires up again and the fans are with her! Catalina goes up the corner, but Velvet CHOPS her first! Velvet climbs back up, she CLUBS away on Catalina’s back, but Catalina fires hands!

Catalina shoves Velvet back, but Velvet hits the ropes to trip Catalina up! Velvet tells the fans to shut up, then she goes back up. SUPERPLEX! Roll through, and then a GROUND DRAGON SCREW! And then the HALF CRAB! Catalina endures as Velvet pulls back on the leg! Catalina fights her way over, ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer but Velvet is furious! Velvet CLUBS the leg, drags Catalina around with it, and then HALF CRAB! Velvet uses the ropes for leverage!! The ref misses that, but Catalina TAPS! Velvet wins!

Winner: Red Velvet, by submission (still ROH Women’s World TV Champion)

The Chef used some secret ingredients here, but she still denies The Diva her moment. Will Velvet be serving up L after L until there’s no one left to cook?

Griff Garrison & Cole Karter w/ The Frat House VS Spanish Announce Project!

The Ivy League MVP & Diamond in the Rough are tagging back together again, and it’s once again against Angelico y Serpentico. But playing the part of The First Lady of Wrestling, Maria Kanellis, will be Jacked Jameson & Preston Vance. Will Griff & Karter toast a win over on SAP? Or will El Casa de Fraternidad be drinking to forget tonight?

Speaking of drinking, two new “pledges” are challenged to a game of beer pong right on stage. Both guys take aim, and both guys fail to sink the balls in the cups. For their failures, they have to take their shirts off and take CHOPS! Then they’re pushed backstage to watch with the other newbs and losers. SAP finally make their entrance, and the streamers fly from Serpentico’s fingers! Griff & Karter off a “Sip of Honor,” but then they SPLASH SAP with the drinks! The fans boo but Griff & Karter throw hands! The bell rings, the ref reprimands, and Karter keeps on #SNAKEMAN while Griff has the South African Stud!

The Frat House whips SAP at each other, but SAP dosidos to go back after the Frat House! The fans fire up as Angelico fires hands on Griff and Serpentico stomps away on Karter! The ref counts, SAP stops at 4, and then they focus on Karter. They wrench and double whip, double drop down, and then HIP TOSS to the HIP TOSS SENTON! The fans fire up and Serpentico covers, but Griff runs up! Serpentoco didges, Griff SPLASHES Karter, and then Serpentico SMACKS Griff! Tag to Angelico, SAP whips Griff to then scoop and BACKBREAKER! Serpentico runs, LARIAT BACKBREAKER COMBO!

The fans fire up with SAP and Serpentico talks smack on The Frat House. Griff bails out, the fans rally, and Serpentico builds speed. Angelico does the Bernie Lean to hold the ropes down, and Serpentico DIVES! Down go Griff & Karter, and Serpentico parties with the fans! Serpentico flexes, then he puts Griff in the ring. Angelico clinches Griff for the FLATLINER! Roll over and tag to Serpentico! Karter creeps up but Serpentico kicks Karter away, only for Griff to trip him up! Griff drags Serpentico over to the Frat corner, rains down fists, and he doesn’t stop until the ref counts 4.

Angelico protests but the ref keeps him back. This lets The Frat mug Serpentico 4v1! The fans boo but the boys get away with that. Griff then tags Karter, they mug Serpentico, and Karter snap suplexes! Cover, ONE! Serpentico toughs it out but Karter KNEES him in the back. Karter drags Serpentico over, bumps him off buckles, then he tags Griff. The mugging continues, the fans boo, but Griff whips Serpentico and ELBOWS him down! Cover, TWO! Griff is frustrated but he tags Karter. The Frat DOUBLE SUPLEXES Serpentico, Karter covers, TWO! The ref has to keep Angelico back again, but that lets Karter CHOKE Serpentico!

The fans boo but Karter gets away with it. Karter stomps Serpentico, tags Griff, and they stand Serpentico up again. They double whip, then Karter runs up for a SPLASH! Griff runs in and BOOTS! Feed to the DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Serpentico is still in this and Griff grows frustrated. Griff TOSSES Serpentico out, then distracts the ref, but Jameson & Vance mug Serpentico! They put Serpentico in, Griff covers, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Griff clamps onto Serpentico with a chinlock and he grinds Serpentico down. The fans boo Griff, then rally for Serpentico. Serpentico fights up, fires body shots, but Griff whips him to the Frat corner.

Griff runs up but Serpentico BOOTS him! Serpentico ELBOWS Karter, go es up and RANAS Griff! The fans fire up as Serpentico crawls, but Griff anchors an ankle! Griff hauls Serpentico up, BIG back suplex, but Serpentico lands out! Serpentico slithers under Griff but Griff grabs a foot! Serpentico BOOTS Griff away, then hot tags to Angelico! The fans fire up as Angelico rallies on The Frat House! Karter full nelsons but Angelico BOOTS Griff! Angelico RAMS Karter into a corner, arm-drags him away, and then uses Karter as a step to LEAPING LARIAT Griff! The fans fire up and Angelico feeds off that energy!

Karter runs up to ROCK Angelico, but Angelico ROCKS Karter! Angelico goes Matrix, Karter jumps the leg sweep but the EDDY GORDO KICK finds him! Cover, TWO! Karter stays in this but Angelico brings him over. Tag to Serpentico and Angelico wrenches Karter. Serpentico goes up while Angelico hits the BIG back suplex! Serpentico SWANTON BOMSB! But Griff whips and BOOTS Serpentico! The fans boo, but Angelico spins Griff around. Griff ROCKS Angelico, runs, but Angelico ROCKS Griff! Angelico runs, dodges Griff, but Griff dodges back! They DOUBLE CROSSBODY! The fans fire up while both men are down!

Serpentico and Karter rise, Serpentico dodges and rolls Karter up, TWO! UPPERCUT! Jameson distracts referee Gina with his abs while Serpentico SUPERKICKS Karter! Vance drags Serpentico out to THROW into barriers! Vance puts Serpentico back in, Karter Canadian Racks, SPIN-OUT DDT!! Cover, Frat House wins!

Winners: Griff Garrison & Cole Karter, by pinfall

The fans boo as The Frat House cheats the win, but they’re not done! 4v2 to cheat, 4v2 to mug Angelico & Serpentico after the match! The fans boo harder, but wait! BANDIDO is here! The Most Wanted ROH World Champion rushes up and BOOTS Jameson! Then he GAMANGIRIS Griff! Bandido dodges Karter to SUPERKICK him! Then he dodges Vance, takes off the belt, and he BELT SHOTS Vance!! The fans fire up as Bandido wipes out four jacks, because he’s the ace! Will Bandido help Spanish Announce Project tener su venganza?

My Thoughts:

A very good ROH clocking in at about 45 minutes, again the perfect length. A little surprised there wasn’t even one promo tonight, though. Not even something from Athena and Billie Starkz to keep us updated on how they feel after losing the Women’s Owen Hart Cup, or the relationship with them and Diamante. A Six Woman Tag of them and any random three you want would be for some fun stuff. But with how ROH Supercard of Honor is no longer tomorrow, May 2nd, and is now in July to be part of All In Texas Week, it is clear ROH takes a big backseat to literally everything and anything else Tony Khan takes interest in.

In fact, all the more reason Velvet VS Catalina should’ve been tonight’s main event. Maybe it wasn’t the best match it could’ve been, but it was still pretty good. To me, it should’ve been the main event because for one, they’re also supposed to build Grand Slam: Mexico, aka AEW, ROH & CMLL doing stuff together. While Frat House VS SAP was a good tag match, it was a typical move of the Heels using their numbers game to win. I am a little surprised Bandido showed up to make the save over The Dark Order, because uh duh, Dark Order and Frat House have been feuding, and then you already have an 8 Man Tag right there.

MXM TV of course won their match against Grillo & The Russell Twins, but I’m also a little surprised they didn’t call out The Sons of Texas, nor did The Sons of Texas call them out in return for last time. But again, Supercard being moved probably screwed up all the plans for this next week or two. We’ll just have to see if something big can happen in June. But back to a positive note, great to see Mina Shirakawa back now that she’s formally left Stardom. Leila Grey looked good even in defeat, but that doesn’t bode well for Leila in the Women’s Pure Championship. I believe that tournament only has five entries, I hope we get some good names for the last three spots. Mina doesn’t really fit the ROH Pure Division in my opinion, and Mina should really be back in AEW stories after Double or Nothing.

My Score: 8.7/10