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Mitchell’s NJPW New Japan Cup Results & Report! (3/11/23)
The second round begins!

Will the New Japan Cup stay tranquilo?
Tetsuya Naito and Sanada are both in the second round, and are now up against Bullet Club’s Chase Owens & Kenta! Will LIJ be tranquilo? Or will the cup be just Too Sweet?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Tama Tonga, Toru Yano & Oskar Leube VS The United Empire; The United Empire wins.
- Zack Sabre Jr. & Kosei Fujita VS David Finlay & El Phantasmo; Finlay & ELP win.
- 8 Man Tag: Just4Guys VS The House of Torture; The House of Torture wins.
- Six Man Tag: Chaos VS Los Ingobernables de Japon; Chaos wins.
- Six Man Tag: Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI & Tomoaki Honma VS The United Empire; The United Empire wins.
- Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Shota Umino & Ren Narita; Okada & Tanahashi win.
- New Japan Cup 2023 Second Round: Tetsuya Naito VS Chase Owens; Naito wins and advances.
- New Japan Cup 2023 Second Round: SANADA VS KENTA; Sanada wins and advances.
PLAY BY PLAY
Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Shota Umino & Ren Narita!
The Dream Team of the present takes on a dream team of the future! The Rainmaker & The Ace didn’t get the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, but will they stay strong as a duo? Or will the Roughneck and the Son of Strong Style show NJPW’s future is in good hands?
Tanahashi shows off the abs and fans cheer. The teams sort out and the young stars DOUBLE DROPKICK the Dream Team! The bell rings as Narita and Shota stomp away on Okada! They double whip and double shoulder tackle Okada! Tanahashi returns, but into double elbows! Fans cheer the guts the young stars are showing as they stomp Okada again. The ref reprimands, Narita backs off and Shota whips Okada. Shota elbows Okada down, and Narita PENALTY KICKS! Shota adds a basement dropkick, covers, TWO! Shota and Narita drag Okada up, bump him off buckles, then stomp a mudhole into him!
The ref reprimands again, both young stars dig their boots in, and Shota even shoves the ref! Then they stomp Okada more! Narita and Shota drag Okada up, whip him corner to corner, and Shota runs in to elbow! Narita runs in to elbow, and then Narita and Shota double suplex! Fans cheer, Shota covers, but Tanahashi stomps it. Shota and Narita mug Tanahashi then throw him out. Shota drags Okada up and bumps him off buckles. Tag to Narita, and Narita stomps Okada more. Narita stands Okada up to ROCK him with a forearm! Narita stomps away on Okada, but Okada gets up to fire forearm!
Okada eggs Narita on and Narita ROCKS Okada! Narita runs, but into the FLAPJACK! Fans fire up and Okada tags in Tanahashi. The Ace brings up Narita and whips him into a corner. Tanahashi fires body shots, fans rally up as he whips corner to corner. Tanahashi runs in, he blocks Narita’s boot, and he DRAGON SCREWS! Tanahashi drags Narita by the leg, ties it up with the other, and has the TEXAS CLOVERHOLD! Shota storms in and Tanahashi lets Narita go. Fans fire up seeing the generational mirror images stare down, but the ref gets Shota to back down. Okada gets in to stomp away on Narita for earlier!
Tanahashi drags Narita up, he wrenches the arm and tags Okada in. Okada CLUBS the arm, throws Narita out, then drags Narita up to scoop and SLAM on the floor! Okada gets in to BLAST Shota! Okada whips Shota into railing! And then stalks him to scoop and SLAM on the floor! The Rainmaker’s wrath has been satiated for the moment and he drags Narita back into the ring. Okada stands on Narita for a cocky cover, ONE! Fans rally while Okada tags Tanahashi. Tanahashi stomps Narita, he drags Narita up, and then scoops Narita to SLAM him into the drop zone. Fans fire up as Tanahashi goes up, SUNSET SENTON! Cover, TWO!
Fans rally as Tanahashi stays between Narita and his corner. Tanahashi drags Narita up but Narita fires off forearms! Tanahashi fires a strike fest in return! Narita UPPERCUTS! And KICKS, but Tanahashi blocks to CLUB the leg! Tanahashi runs, into a WHEEL KICK! Fans fire up as both men are down! Narita and Tanahashi crawl, hot tag to Shota! Shota rallies and then scoops to DROP, and then runs to UPPERCUT! Shota BLASTS Okada in return for earlier! Shota whips Tanahashi to a corner, runs in and UPPERCUTS! Then he FISHERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO! Shota BLASTS Okada again!
Fans fire up as #SHOOTER gets the legs, for the STF! Tanahashi endure but Okada storms in to stomp away on Shota! Okada ROCKS Shota, whips, but Shota reverses to DROPKICK! Fans fire up as Okada flops out of the ring! Shota goes back to Tanahashi, clinches, but Tanahashi fights him off with elbows. Tanahashi catches Shota but Shota fires elbows back! Shota swings, into a spin, TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Both men are down and fans fire up again. Hot tag to Okada! Fans fire up more as Okada stands Shota up. Wrench and MONEY CLIP! Shota endures, fans rally, but Okada squeezes tight on the hold!
Shota fights up, moves around, and powers Okada back. Okada sends him into the corner, runs in, but Shota dodges! Shota runs but Okada catches him, spins, but into a clinch! EXPLODER! Fans fire up while both men are down! Okada and Shota crawl, hot tag to Narita! Fans fire up as Narita fires off forearms on Okada and has him in the corner! The ref counts, Narita lets off, and then runs in, into a BOOT! But he comes back to DECK Okada! Narita snarls, drags Okada up, and whips him corner to corner. Narita runs in to back elbow! And then HALF HATCH BRIDGE! Cover, TWO!!
Fans fire up more and Narita snarls. Narita drags Okada up, clinches, but Okada fights the suplex! Okada CLUBS Narita, but Narita ROCKS Okada. Narita runs, but into a DROPKICK! Fans fire up again and Okada calls in Tanahashi. The Dream Team double whip Narita to a corner. Tanahashi sends Okada in but Narita dodges to BOOT Tanahashi! Okada runs at Narita to UPPERCUT! Okada runs, into a clinch! EXPLODER BRIDGE!! TWO!!! Okada escapes but Narita roars! Fans rally behind him and he drags Okada up by the wrists. Narita reels Okada in, NARITA SPECIAL #4!! Bridging cover, TWO!!
But Narita still has the wrists! Only for Okada to short arm LARIAT! Okada drags Narita up, to short arm LARIAT again! Okada stalks Narita, drags him up and wristlocks, ripcord, but Narita ducks! REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Shota BLASTS Tanahashi off the apron! Okada endures but he’s fading! Okada reaches out to ropes with eyes wide and face turning red! But Narita brings him back! Then shifts to the COBRA TWIST! Okada fights it, hip tosses free, but Narita stands up! Into a scoop and LANDSLIDE! Okada wristlocks, ripcords, RAINMAKER!! But Shota runs in to fire off on Okada! Okada scops, Shota slips free!
Shota ROCKS Okada, runs, but into a SLINGBLADE from Tanahashi! The Dream Team roars and drags Shota up! Scoop SLAM and then they each go to corners! MACHO ELBOW, and then HIGH FLY FLOW!! Fans are thunderous and Okada waits on Narita. Okada eggs Narita on and Narita stands. Narita swings, into a ripcord and RAINMAKER!! Cover, The Dream Team wins!
Winners: Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi, by pinfall
Shota and Narita may be the future of NJPW, but the NOW is the Rainmaker and the Ace! Will nothing stop Okada from being the best in NJPW?
New Japan Cup 2023 Second Round: Tetsuya Naito VS Chase Owens!
The Uncontrollable Charisma has already fought the Bullet Club in the tournament by defeating El Phantasmo, but now he’s up against the Crown Jewel! Will Naito keep things tranquilo? Or will Chase pull off a Jewel Heist?
Naito takes his time with his entrance attire, and Chase keeps his patience. Chase even mocks Naito by taking his time with his own jacket. Fans applaud, and Chase is adamant the ref pats down Naito. The ref checks Naito, but it’s all so Chase can sucker punch Naito! Fans boo, the bell rings, and Chase digs his fingers in! The ref reprimands, Chase lets off to then stomp away on Naito! Chase stands on Naito and raises his fist to mock LIJ. The ref reprimands again, Chase steps away, and fans rally for Naito. Chase drags Naito up to throw hands, CHOPS, and then whips. Naito holds the ropes to stop himself, and he BOOTS Chase back!
Chase runs in but Naito dodges to arm-drag! And then he kicks to throw Chase out. Naito builds speed, but he just fakes Chase out. To then baseball slide dropkick after all! Fans applaud the double swerve and rally for “NA-I-TO!” The ring count starts and Chase sits up at 5 of 20. Chase stands at 9 but Naito goes out after him. Naito puts Chase in, stomps him, then cravats. Chase endures, throws body shots, but Naito thrashes him around. Chase throws more body shots but Naito cranks on the cravat! Chase fights up but Naito spins him to a NECKBREAKER! And then cover, TWO! Fans applaud as Chase toughs it out.
Naito drags Chase up by his hair, cravats again, and he thrashes Chase. Chase endures, goes to ropes, but Naito holds on. The ref reprimands and counts, Naito lets off, and Chase bails out. Fans rally, Chase checks his neck, and Naito waits in the ring. The count returns, Chase wants a timeout, but there are no timeouts! Naito goes out after Chase and throws hands. Then Naito whips Chase into railing! Chase drops to his knees and Naito walks over. Naito drags Chase up, to whip him into more railing! Naito drags Chase up and into the ring and fans applaud. But then Chase bails out the side. Naito is annoyed but he still pursues.
Chase RAMS Naito into the apron! And then RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into the railing! Both men are down and the ref goes out to check. Chase gets up and in the ring while Naito still writhes. Fans rally up for Naito as the ring count starts. Chase goes back out after Naito, brings Naito up and whips him into railing hard! Naito tumbles up and over into No Man’s Land! Chase goes out after Naito, snatches a LIJ Naito teddy bear, and he drops an elbow on it! Chase kicks it away, then he stands on Naito at the ropes! The ref counts, Chase salutes but steps off at 4. Fans rally, Chase drags Naito up and headlocks, to punch!
Fans rally for Naito while he writhes, but Chase just smirks. Chase whips Naito to a corner, runs in to FOREARM, then leg sweep and slingshot! “SUCK IT!” Basement dropkick! Chase mocks the Combinacion Cabron with the, uh, Combinacion Dulce? Chase even mocks the tranquilo and the eye opener. Fans rally for Naito but Chase drags him up to clamp onto the arms. CAMEL CLUTCH! Chase makes Naito open his eyes! And then he CROSSFACE FOREARMS! Chase mocks the fans rallying for Naito before bringing Naito up. Chase CLAWS Naito’s back! Naito swings but Chase ducks to then KNEE SMASH and mule kick!
Chase runs to SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Fans rally for Naito and Chase mockingly applauds. Chase kicks Naito around, slaps him around, then stands Naito up. Naito throws body shots and forearms! Naito whips, Chase reverses but Naito KICKS him back! Naito runs, but Chase scoops, rebounds off ropes and hits a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Chase is annoyed but the fans rally back up. Chase looms over Naito, then drops a fist! Chase clamps onto Naito, fishhooks something of Naito’s face, then lets off as the ref reprimands. Chase brings Naito up to scoop and SLAM! Fans rally but Chase goes to the corner.
Chase takes Naito’s hat and puts it on, then climbs up. Chase leaps, but he blocks Naito’s boot! Chase drops an elbow, but misses anyway! Naito hits an atomic drop, turns Chase and hits a NECKBREAKER! Both men are down and fans rally back up. Chase staggers up but Naito fires off on him! Naito whips, ELBOWS Chase then runs to basement dropkick! Chase writhes, Naito whips him to the corner and runs in, JUMP KICK! Leg sweep! COMBINACION… CABRON! Naito tranquilos and fans rally up again. Naito snapmares Chase to wrap on the PLUMA BLANCA! Chase endures as Naito thrashes him!
Chase endures, Naito makes him open his eyes! Chase moves around, pushes his way over and gets the ROPEBREAK! The fans applaud and the ref counts, but Naito pretends he needs help. The ref makes Naito let go and Chase writhes. Naito paces, drags Chase up and hammerlocks, but Chase CLUBS free! Naito kicks low, whips Chase but Chase reverses. Chase runs in to forearm smash, snapmare and “I HATE YOUR FACE!” SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Fans rally for Naito as he shakes out the cobwebs. Chase aims a finger gun at Naito, drags him up, and he tucks the arms. But Naito RAMS Chase to a corner!
Chase runs at Naito but into a wrench and heavy elbows! Chase falls to his knees, but Naito brings him up for more heavy elbows! Chase falls again, and Naito brings him up again. Naito throws even more heavy elbows! Fans fire up as Naito lets off. Naito brings Chase up, throws still more elbows, then lets him down. Naito goes up the corner, brings Chase in, for ESPERANZA! Fans fire up as Chase flounders, and Naito aims. CORRIENDO- NO, Chase drops in a Switchblade type move. Naito grabs at Chase, stands him up, and Chase cradles! TWO!! Naito escapes, Chase runs in to fire off a strike fest!
Chase whips, Naito reverses and ELBOWS! Chase runs back in, into an ENZIGURI! CORRIENDO SHIKI DESTINO!! Cover, TWO!?! Chase survives but Naito keeps cool. The fans fire up more, Naito stands Chase back up to wrench and tilt-o-whirl, but Chase blocks! SNAKE EYES! Chase then runs in to C-TRIGGER! Both men are down again and fans fire back up! Chase sits up first and he crawls over to Naito. Chase drags Naito up, wrenches and hammerlocks, JEWEL HEIST!! Cover, TWO?!? Naito survives and fans fire up while Chase grows frustrated. Chase drags Naito back up, to POINT-BLANK C-TRIGGER!!
Chase then brings Naito around, tucks the arms, but Naito powers out with a back drop! Naito runs in at the corner but Chase puts him up top to GAMANGIRI! Naito wobbles and Chase climbs up after him. Chase drags Naito up into a fireman’s carries, but Naito throws down elbows! Naito adjusts up top, but Chase claws eyes! Chase has Naito in position for a SUPER STYLES CLASH!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Naito survives again and Chase is shocked! Fans are thunderous now as Naito stirs. Chase runs in, C-TRIGGER!! And then the tuck, PACKAGE- NO, Naito fights it! Naito wrenches out, Chase ducks the backhand to C-TRIGGER!
Chase fireman’s carries, pops Naito up, but Naito VICTORY ROLLS! NAITO WINS!!
Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall (advances to the third round)
Naito shocks everyone by snatching that one away from Chase! Naito beats the Headbanga, he beats the Crown Jewel, is he going to be tranquilo all the way to the finals?
New Japan Cup 2023 Second Round: SANADA VS KENTA!
We just saw LIJ beat Bullet Club with Naito advancing, but can the Cold Skull follow in his leader’s footsteps? Or will the Fang Revived, the NEW NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, keep things Too Sweet?
The bell rings and fans rally up for “SA-NA-DA!” already. Kenta decides to step out to the apron. But there are Kenta chants, so that encourages him to go back into the ring. Kenta and Sanada circle, feel things out, and Kenta gets around to a waistlock. Sanada wrenches free, waistlocks in return, but Kenta wrenches out to a wristlock. Sanada wrenches and wrenches to wristlock, but Kenta trips Sanada. Kenta has the leg for a toehold but Sanada keeps his shoulders up. Sanada chinlocks but Kenta pulls the toehold. Sanada hooks Kenta with his free leg and heh wants the armbar! Kenta moves around and pushes Sanada to a cover, TWO!
Sanada keeps hold of the arm but Kenta fights around again. Kenta pops free to get a headlock. Sanada endures, fans duel, and Kenta thrashes Sanada around. Sanada fights up to his feet, but Kenta grinds the hold more. Sanada pops out the back and he puts the headlock on. Kenta rolls Sanada to a cover, TWO and Sanada keeps the headlock. Kenta fights up, throws body shots, but Sanada holds on as Kenta tries to power out. Fans continue to duel, Kenta pulls hair and Red Shoes reprimands. Sanada holds onto the headlock, Kenta fights up, and Kenta powers out to then pull hair! Kenta headlocks back while Red Shoes reprimands.
Sanada endures the headlock now and he fights up. Kenta throws a headlock punch, grinds the hold again, but Sanada pries free. Sanada wrenches out and headlocks in return! Fans applaud this technical exchange, but Kenta powers out, only for Sanada to run him over! Things speed up, Sanada arm-drags and dropkicks! Fans fire up now as Sanada stands tall. Kenta stands but Sanada whips him. Kenta holds ropes and bails out. Sanada waits, Kenta goes around the way to catch his breath. Sanada rushes out after him but Kenta RAMS him into the apron! Kenta whips Sanada but Sanada reverses. Kenta stops himself, then drop toeholds Sanada into railing!
Fans rally and duel as Kenta drags Sanada up. Kenta whips Sanada hard into railing! Sanada falls to the floor and writhes, but Kenta is right on him. Kenta brings Sanada up as the ring count starts, and Kenta puts Sanada in. Then Kenta drags Sanada out to refresh the count! And Kenta whips Sanada hard into railing! Sanada falls over again and Red Shoes wants Kenta to get in the ring. Kenta drags Sanada up as the ring count climbs. Kenta puts Sanada in at 9 of 20 and fans applaud. Kenta tells Red Shoes he was listening, and then he sits Sanada up. Kenta KICKS Sanada in the back! Fans applaud, that was a sharp one.
Kenta mocks the Sanada fans, then sits Sanada up to KICK him again! Cover, TWO! Fans rally, Kenta drags Sanada up again but Sanada throws body shots! Kenta knees low, trips him, and then gets the legs. Kenta tries to figure out the Paradise Lock but it’s frustrating. Kenta stomps Sanada and asks Milano Collection AT for help. Milano politely declines but Kenta throws Sanada out. Kenta again asks Milano for tips, then he DDTs Sanada to the floor! Sanada clutches his neck and writhes but Kenta goes around the way. Red Shoes checks Sanada, and Kenta looks under the ring. Kenta can’t find what he’s looking for, so he stomps Sanada.
Kenta has the Young Lions help him look, and Oiwa finds a roll of spare wrist tape. Kenta puts Sanada in the ring, drags him up, and whips him to ropes. Kenta ELBOWS Sanada down, covers, TWO! Fans rally but Kenta grabs the wrist tape. Kenta decides to use the tape to help in the Paradise Lock! Red Shoes reprimands but Kenta keeps going! Kenta’s improvised Paradise Lock seems to be working. More like Dystopia Lock or something. Fans rally up and Kenta grins as he aims from the corner. Kenta mocks Sanada, lets him suffer for a moment, runs up, but then stops! Kenta goes back to the corner to lounge on the top rope!
Kenta has fun as he runs, to then power walk back. Fans applaud the trolling, this is quite clever. Sanada tries to fight out of the tape hold, and Red Shoes isn’t sure what to do. Red Shoes turns Sanada over but Sanada is stuck like a turtle! Kenta asks what the heck Red Shoes is doing, but Red Shoes gets Sanada free. And then Kenta basement dropkicks Sanada! Kenta drags Sanada up fast to NECKBREAKER! Cover, but Red Shoes refuses because of the shenanigans! Fans applaud but Kenta argues with him. Red Shoes doesn’t budge, so Kenta drops knee after knee on Sanada’s face! Then he pulls down the kneepad, jumps, and scuffs Sanada!
Kenta drops another knee on Sanada, covers, TWO! Kenta is upset with Red Shoes again but the fans rally for Sanada. Kenta drags Sanada up, but Sanada CHOPS him! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Kenta SOBATS! Sanada ends up in a corner, Kenta runs in but Sanada dodges! Kenta bounces off buckles, into a BIG back suplex! Fans fire up while both men are down. Sanada stands up first and he drags Kenta up. Kenta knees low! Kenta whips, Sanada reverses and hurdles, hurdles, and DROPKICKS! Fans fire up again while Kenta bails out. Sanada PLANCHAS and direct hit at the ramp!
Fans fire up more and Sanada encourages them to get louder. The fans oblige and Sanada is pleased. Sanada brings Kenta up and puts him in, then covers, TWO! Sanada drags Kenta up, fireman’s carries, but Kenta claws the eyes! Kenta goes to a corner, Sanada runs in but Kenta BOOTS him! Kenta goes up, reels Sanada in, TORNADO HOTSHOT! Sanada flops away and Kenta climbs up top. Kenta FLYING LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Kenta gets a leg to stepover and STF! Sanada endures and fans rally up. Kenta talks some trash but Sanada crawls his way forward! Kenta pulls back but Sanada still endures! Sanada reaches out, ROPEBREAK!
Fans applaud, Kenta lets off quickly and the fans rally and duel. Kenta drags Sanada up and waistlocks but Sanada elbows free. Sanada swings, but into a DDT! Cover, TWO!! Kenta keeps on the arm, hooks it up, but Sanada scrambles to avoid the rest of the hold! ROPEBREAK!! Kenta lets go in frustration, stomps Sanada to the apron and then kicks him more. Kenta drags Sanada through the ropes, but Sanada slips free to RAM Kenta into the corner! Sanada runs in but into a BOOT! Kenta runs in to BOOT again! But Sanada just scowls. Sanada UPPERCUTS! Kenta scowls, and he ROCKS Sanada with a forearm!
Sanada UPPERCUTS! Kenta FOREARMS! UPPERCUT! FOREARM! Fans rally as the shots keep going, and then Kenta BOOTS! Sanada rebounds, Kenta dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! Fans rally up again as both men stir. Sanada kips up! Fans fire up while Kenta goes to a corner. Sanada runs in, but into a BOOT! Sanada comes back, but Kenta dodges! Sanada goes up and out and springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! Fans fire up, Sanada drags Kenta up to scoop and BACKBREAKER! Sanada goes up the corner, ROUNDING BODY- NO, he has to bail out as Kenta moves!
Kenta runs in, waistlocks, and he shoves Sanada at Red Shoes! Sanada avoids colliding with Red Shoes, and Kenta runs in. Sanada gets Red Shoes out of harm’s way, then runs at Kenta, but Kenta rolls him up! TWO!! Kenta falls onto Red Shoes! Kenta hurries to kick Sanada and DDT! Kenta sees Red Shoes is down, so he kicks him out of the ring! Kenta “apologizes,” then goes out to look under the ring. Kenta finds a chair! Kenta puts that chair in the ring, mocks the fans rallying for Sanada, and then the fans boo Kenta. Kenta mocks them, too, and aims at Sanada. Sanada stirs, but Red Shoes is back first!
Red Shoes takes the chair away! Kenta is furious, so he throws Sanada into Red Shoes! Red Shoes tumbles out to the floor! Kenta rains down fists on Sanada, getting away with many closed fists! Fans boo Kenta and rally for Sanada but Kenta gets that chair back. Kenta aims at Sanada, JAMS him in the ribs, then SMACKS him on the back! And again! And again! The chair bends and fans boo but Kenta soaks up the heat. Kenta sits Sanada up and aims again, but Sanada blocks the headshot! Kenta kicks him low, tries again, HEADSHOT!! The seat pops out of the frame! Fans boo more but Kenta hides the evidence.
Kenta goes to fetch Red Shoes now, he taunts Shingo Takagi on commentary, and Kenta puts Red Shoes in the ring. Kenta tells Red Shoes to wake up and do his job. Kenta then climbs a corner, COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, TWO!!! Sanada survives and fans fire up! Kenta slashes his throat and vows to end this. Kenta fireman’s carries, but Sanada fights free! Sanada ROCKS Kenta with a forearm, spins, but into a PALM STRIKE! Kenta hits Sanada again! And again! And again! And again and again and again! Sanada wobbles, Kenta DECKS him with another palm strike! Kenta fireman’s carries, but Sanada flails free! SKULL END!
But Kenta rolls back to get an arm! GAME OVER!!! Sanada endures the crossface and fans rally up! Sanada fights his way around, Kenta fishhooks to keep hold! Kenta pulls back on the crossface but Sanada still endures! Fans are thunderous as Sanada moves around and reaches out! Kenta keeps pulling back! Sanada is fading! Red Shoes checks on Sanada, and Sanada gets a second wind to get the ROPEBREAK!! Kenta lets go in shock as Sanada survives by a toe! Kenta storms around, runs back in, KNEE to the back! Sanada staggers up, Kenta runs again, BU- NO, Sanada dodges the knee to O’Conner NO BRIDGE! TWO!!!
Kenta runs back in, Sanada fireman’s carries for T K O!! Fans fire up again and Sanada grits his teeth. Sanada slashes his throat, he vows to finish this! Sanada scoops and POWERSLAMS Kenta, to then go up top! ROUNDING BODY PRESS!! Cover, TWO!?!? Kenta survives and fans fire up! Sanada drags Kenta up into the dragon sleeper! Kenta spins around, waistlocks, and he RAMS Sanada into Red Shoes! Red Shoes has taken a lot of damage this match! Kenta RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS Sanada down! Kenta brings Sanada up but Sanada UPPERCUTS! But Kenta LOW BLOWS!! Fans boo as Kenta gets away with that!
Kenta goes out, he grabs his title belt from the timekeeper’s area, and he brings it in. Kenta aims as Sanada stirs. Sanada stands, Kenta runs in, but Sanada dodges to dragon sleeper! But Kenta BELT SHOTS from below!! Kenta runs in again, but Sanada kicks him low! Kenta staggers, Sanada PUNTS the belt into Kenta’s face! Fans fire up and Sanada drags Kenta up. SIDEWINDER DDT!!! Cover, Red Shoes is back, and Sanada wins!!!
Winner: Sanada, by pinfall (advances to the third round)
Kenta tried all the tricks in the book, but none of them were able to stop the Cold Skull! Will the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion now owe Sanada a match down the line?
As for Sanada, he gets the mic and tells Nagoya that he knows he’s facing Tetsuya Naito in the third round. Only one of them can go on to win the New Japan Cup and challenge the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Sanada vows to come back to Nagoya as the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion! So, are they ready to do “that?” Fans cheer, and so Sanada says he will give us that gift. The lights go down, the “stars” come out, and Sanada says that he must confess, he loves Nagoya the most. “OI, NAGOYA! See you next time!” A short and sweet message for everyone, will Sanada and Naito have the most tranquilo match in the cup?
My Thoughts:
Another really good night for the New Japan Cup, and the United Empire keeps winning in those Six Man Tags. Great 2v2 out of Okada & Tanahashi VS Shota & Narita. Okada’s got a mean streak developing and I kinda like it. I don’t think he’ll go Heel but this “Ragemaker” Okada could be a way to keep him and his title reign fresh. And even in defeat, Shota and Narita looked great, as they really are going to be the future of NJPW. And of course, great New Japan Cup matches. Naito VS Chase was perhaps the faster paced match while Sanada VS Kenta was the more cerebral, but the real surprise is that they’re gonna give us LIJ VS LIJ.
In Naito VS Sanada, I feel like Naito will get the win there, but Sanada has his win over Kenta to get himself a Strong Openweight Championship match if he so desires. Naito’s story is carrying over from last year where he is determined to get the title back and main event WrestleKingdom, so he doesn’t have to win now, but winning the New Japan Cup is a touch easier than winning the G1 Climax, so this could be Naito’s moment.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Once again, six men and six women will battle for the Money in the Bank briefcases to not only take control of their futures, but the future of WWE!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Rhea Ripley VS Naomi VS Alexa Bliss VS Roxanne Perez VS Stephanie Vaquer VS Giulia; Naomi wins and is the 2025 Miss Money in the Bank.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio w/ Liv Morgan VS Octagon Jr; Dom wins and retains the title.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria VS Becky Lynch; Becky wins and becomes the new WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
- Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Seth Rollins VS LA Knight VS Andrade VS Solo Sikoa VS PENTA VS El Grande Americano; Rollins wins and is the 2025 Mr. Money in the Bank.
- Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso VS John Cena & Logan Paul; Cody & Jey win.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the Money in the Bank Countdown Show!
Join Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Wade Barrett & Big E in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action that’s about to happen in Los Angeles!
Sit-down interview with Lyra Valkyria.
Cathy Kelley met with The Morrigan as she prepares for one more match with Becky Lynch. It has been quite the first year: Queen of the Ring runner-up, inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and even won the WWE Tag Team Championships with Becky Lynch before the betrayal. Lyra says it was a dream come true, and yet it is still so crazy to her that the one thing overshadowing it all is Becky lying to her face. Lyra gave Becky the credit for inspiring her to be who she is, but she has to stop now, because everything The Man was… was a lie. All Lyra can do is be everything Becky is not.
Lyra’s debut was last May, helping Becky against others. Becky was a different person then. She raised Lyra’s hand with the NXT Women’s Championship, so Lyra thought Becky would be there for her. What was the catalyst for this change? Lyra isn’t sure. Maybe Becky just took off the mask she was wearing. Lyra’s name has been in Becky’s mouth again and again the past month, and Lyra says Becky has lost twice. Becky is so delusional, she wants to keep Lyra down and add the Women’s Intercontinental Championship as more an accessory.
Cathy brings up the extra stipulation: If Becky loses, she no longer challenges for this title; but if Becky wins, Lyra will raise Becky’s hand. Lyra says the only way to beat Becky is to not be Becky, and Becky isn’t a woman of her word, so Lyra will be a woman of hers. If Becky wins, “I’ll raise the b*tch’s hand.” So then which is more important: Lyra retaining or Becky losing? Cathy knows they sound like the same but they’re different at their core. Lyra says that before, she felt that as long as she proves she’s the better wrestler, she’ll be satisfied. She’s beaten Becky twice, and yet there isn’t that satisfaction.
Lyra flew her family to Las Vegas, and they watched Becky turn on Lyra! They saw Becky drive Lyra into the mat with THREE Manhandle Slams! Then at Backlash, Becky couldn’t keep it to the two of them, she had to agitate Lyra’s fiancé. Lyra beat Becky, Becky tried to break Lyra’s arm. Lyra will make Becky pay for all that by feeling all the pain and embarrassment Becky tried to put her through. This isn’t about just beating Becky, Becky has to be shattered. Becky has to lose it all. Which lass kicker will have the luck of the Irish on their side here in LA?
Vic Joseph & Pete Rosenberg tag in for the panel.
Victor Solomon sings the United States National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
So, here we are again.
“What’s the solution to 99 out of 100 problems? I’ll tell ya: Money. It’s what makes the world go ’round. Everybody wants it. And most will do whatever it takes to get it. And ironically, do you know the one place where money solves absolutely nothing? Money in the Bank. Cha-ching. This isn’t about money; it’s about power, opportunity, and last-chances. This is a place where contact becomes currency. Where you gotta reach and grab success by the briefcase. Where leaving a legacy is always worth the investment. Even when that requires trading the good for the bad. So, what’re you waiting for? Welcome to Money in the Bank!”
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Rhea Ripley VS Naomi VS Alexa Bliss VS Roxanne Perez VS Stephanie Vaquer VS Giulia!
The golden opportunity returns, and only one woman can take hold of it! Who defies these one-in-six odds to be aimed right at a champion?
The bell rings and the fans fire up as all six look up to the briefcase. Then they stare down with each other, waiting to see who makes the first move. Then the brawl is on! Rhea with Giulia, Alexa with Vaquer and Naomi with Roxie! The vets clear the ring of the NXT callups, and the fans fire up as Alexa, Rhea and Naomi stare down. Naomi SLAPS Alexa, RAMS her into Rhea, then runs to DROPKICK Vaquer off the apron! Naomi goes out to grab that ladder from Vaquer, put it in the ring, and then storms up. Rhea and Alexa work together to DROPKICK Naomi down! The fans cheer as these two stare down now.
Rhea and Alexa wave to each other, then go for the ladder! They brawl, Roxie and Giulia join in, and Roxie SMACKS Alexa off the ladder! Roxie and Giulia clear those two out, but then they argue over the ladder. But Vaquer springboards and DOUBLE CROSSBODIES! Vaquer serves SOLE FOOD to Giulia, SUPERKICKS Roxie, then METEORAS Giulia! Roxie runs up, tilt-o-whirls, but Vaquer tucks her in! ANGEL’S WINGS! The fans fire up and Vaquer has the ladder. Naomi ROUNDHOUSES Vaquer! Naomi has the ladder, and she gives Vaquer a FACEBUSTER off it! Vaquer tumbles away as Naomi looks up.
Naomi sees Rhea return and RAMS her with the ladder! Then she gives Rhea a HEATSEEKER on the ladder! Rhea flops back, Naomi talks trash, but Alexa is back! Alexa ducks the ladder toss! Alexa SLAPS, ROCKS, and KNEES Naomi! Then she SMACKS Naomi off the ladder! She drop toeholds Roxie onto the ladder! And then Alexa SENTONS onto them both! Alexa TOSSES Naomi, has the ladder, but Giulia DROPKICKS her down! Giulia has the ladder, the fans want tables, but Giulia puts this ladder in a corner. Giulia storms over to Alexa, Alexa fires body shots, but Giulia CLUBS Alexa down.
Giulia whips, Alexa reveres, but Giulia stops short! Giulia then sends Alexa into the ladder! And she motorcycle stretch STOMPS Alexa into the ladder! The ladder falls while Giulia goes after Vaquer! Giulia KNEES Vaquer, pushes her out, and then goes back to the ladder. Giulia smirks as she stands it up, but then she sees Rhea rising! Giulia puts the ladder aside while the fans fire up. Rhea smiles, Giulia runs up, but Rhea ROCKS Giulia! Rhea bumps Giulia off buckles, DROPKICKS her down, and Giulia narrowly avoids clipping the ladder! Rhea sees Roxie has a ladder and they tug-o-war! Rhea drags Roxie in with the ladder, then basement DROPKICKS her!
Rhea turns around, Naomi wheelbarrows but Rhea SLAMS her onto the ladder! The fans fire up for Mami, and she pushes the ladders aside so she can put them in the ropes. Roxie gets bopped by the back end, but Rhea brings her around. Gut wrench and RAZOR’S- RANA! Roxie sends Rhea onto the ladder instead! Roxie SLAPS Rhea, then goes up the corner! LIONSAULT onto the ladder! The fans fire up while Rhea sputters! Roxie hurries to grab the other ladder and she stands it up! Roxie climbs, reaches out, but Alexa drags Roxie down! Alexa runs up, Roxie dodges and Giulia ROCKS Alexa! Giulia DUMPS Alexa, then she stares down with Roxie.
The fans rally as Prodigy and Beautiful Madness climb. Rhea grabs Roxie’s leg, but Roxie & Giulia go after Rhea! Roxie HAMMERS away on Rhea, Giulia opens the other ladder, and they put Rhea in! They NUTCRACKER Rhea, then SLAM the other one onto it! Roxie HAMMERS Rhea through the rungs, then dumps her out. Roxie and Giulia also dump that used-up ladder, put it on top of Rhea, and then they put more ladders on top! They’re literally burying Rhea! The fans boo but Naomi has a ladder of her own! Naomi stands that up, climbs it, but Vaquer drags her down! Vaquer and Naomi brawl, Naomi fires KNEE after KNEE, then runs to a corner.
Vaquer puts Naomi in the ropes, CLUBS away, but Giulia runs up! Vaquer puts her in the corner, LARIATS, then Roxie runs up, Vaquer HEADDBUTTS Roxie, runs at the corner, but Giulia dodges! Vaquer still LARIATS Naomi, then she dodges Giulia in return for a SNAP GERMAN! Vaquer goes back to Naomi for a DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! The fans rally while Naomi writhes. Roxie runs up but Vaquer snatches her for a suplex! Vaquer goes to the ladder and the fans rally as she climbs. Giulia hurries to drag Vaquer down! And into an IRON OCTOPUS! Vaquer endures, and she still climbs!?
The fans fire up as Vaquer climbs, but Giulia slips down and CLUBS Vaquer! And then HIGH ANGLE GERMANS! The fans rally, Giulia points to the briefcase, and she climbs! Naomi hobbles over to drag Giulia down, and into the rungs! Naomi has Giulia in a Tree of Woe, stomps her, then climbs over her! But Giulia hits a SPIDER GERMAN!! But Alexa DROPKICKS Giulia! Giulia flops out of the ladder and the fans fire up for Lil’ Miss Bliss! Alexa climbs, but Roxie is on the other side of the ladder! Roxie also climbs, and Alexa paws at the briefcase! Roxie reaches the top, she and Alexa brawl! Vaquer has a ladder of her own!
Vaquer stands this ladder up, climbs while Roxie YANKS Alexa into rungs! Naomi climbs Vaquer’s ladder! These four brawl and grab at each other! Giulia returns while Alexa gives Naomi a BACKBREAKER! Giulia scurries up a ladder while Alexa POWERBOMBS Vaquer! Roxie and Giulia have to bail out as Alexa topples the ladders! Roxie goes after Alexa and SMACKS her off rungs! And then the hinges! Roxie & Giulia work together again with moving ladders around. They get Alexa up for a GUTBUSTER along the ladder!! The fans fire up, “This is Awesome!” Roxie and Giulia talk it out, Giulia goes for a ladder, but Roxie attacks!
Roxie SMACKS Giulia off the ladder again and again! But then Giulia TOSSES Roxie out! Roxie dangles, and RHEA RISES! Roxie has seen a ghost! Rhea keeps her from getting away, and TOSSES her into barriers! Rhea storms into the ring, Giulia is shocked, but now these two step up! Rhea dodges a lariat to short arm LARIAT! Short arm LARIAT! And then ripcord, HOOK KICK, and atomic FACEBUSTER! Naomi runs up but into a BOOT! Roxie is back but Rhea kicks her, reels her in, RAZOR’S EDGE into Naomi! The fans fire up again and Rhea drags a ladder into the ring! Rhea wedges it in a corner, but she dodges Giulia!
Rhea Electric Chair Lifts Giulia, to SLAM her off the ladder! Giulia flops back, the fans fire up, and Rhea looks to the briefcase. Rhea grabs another ladder, perhaps the tallest of all, and she stands it up! The fans rally for Rhea as she finally climbs. But Vaquer drags her down! Rhea HEADBUTTS Vaquer down! Rhea looks around, and she hurries to drag another ladder into the ring. Rhea makes a ladder bridge with it, going from a corner to the center. Rhea then drags Vaquer up, brings her around, and pump handles! Vaquer fights free, but Rhea ducks a kick! Electric Chair Lift! Vaquer fights, and she has the headscissors!
The fans fire up as we get an elevated DEVIL’S KISS! AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH! YEEEEEEEAH~! The fans are thunderous as Vaquer now has her eyes on the briefcase! Vaquer climbs, reaches out, but Roxie scurries up there! Vaquer has her hands on the hook, but Roxie drags her down! Roxie and Vaquer brawl, and Alexa hurries in! Alexa climbs the other end while Roxie DECKS Vaquer! But now Naomi is back! Roxie and Alexa brawl but Naomi sneaks up! Naomi drags Alexa down, but Vaquer hurries after Roxie! Naomi DECKS Alexa, Vaquer drags Roxie down, and Naomi makes her own ladder bridge!
Roxie and Vaquer fight, and Roxie throws elbows. Vaquer HEADBUTTS Roxie! Naomi scoops Alexa, Alexa slips free and ROCKS Naomi! Roxie SMACKS Vaquer off rungs! Naomi CLUBS Alexa as she climbs! Roxie CLUBS away on Vaquer, Alexa climbs, but Naomi gets back up. Alexa SMACKS Naomi off rungs! Alexa and Roxie have the same idea! STEREO CODE REDS onto the ladder bridges!! The fans are thunderous while all four women are down! Giulia returns and she has her opening! “This is Awesome!” while Giulia undoes the ladder bridges. Giulia makes sure the man ladder is lined up just right, then she climbs.
Roxie hurries to get back up, and she chases after Giulia from the other end! Giulia paws at the case, but Roxie SMACKS her! Roxie fires haymaker after haymaker, pulls hair, but Giulia pulls hair in return! They thrash each other, Roxie SMACKS Giulia off the ladder, but Giulia HEADBUTTS! They each grab for the case, but Alexa is back! Roxie grabs at the hair desperately! Alexa drags Roxie down by a foot! Roxie lets Giulia go as she falls! But Rhea is back to go after Giulia! The fans fire up as Rhea drags Giulia back down! Pump handle and then Alexa clinches Roxie! RIPTIDE and the TWISTED SISTER ABIGAIL in stereo!!
The fans are thunderous again as Rhea and Alexa stare down. They look up, then at the ladder. They tug-o-war over the ladder, then decide to climb! It is neck and neck, but here comes Naomi! Naomi SHOVES the ladder over! Rhea and Alexa can’t bail out, they SMASH off one of the corner ladders!! Naomi stands the ladder back up, hurries to climb, and she grabs at the briefcase! Naomi unhooks it, and WINS!
Winner: Naomi (2025 Miss Money in the Bank)
The fifth time is the charm, because this is not the same Glow as before! Now, whether you’re Iyo Sky, Tiffany Stratton, or even the Women’s United States or Women’s Intercontinental Champions, the entire Women’s Division needs to #ProceedWithCaution!
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio w/ Liv Morgan VS Octagon Jr!
Dirty Dom was in the crowd for Worlds Collide, and he just could not help himself. He insulted the AAA star for being a big fan of Rey Mysterio, and then got into a fight with him! Dom demanded this match with Octagon, but will he come to regret it? Or will Dom add insult to injury and grow his already massive ego?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Dom can stay golden!
The bell rings and the fans rally. Dom runs up, Octagon leaps over, then goes Matrix to mule kick, Octagon whips, Dom reverses, but Octagon goes up, up and TORNILLOS! Then he runs, rolls, and headscissors to RANA! Dom tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Octagon hurries to the apron. ASAI MOONSAULT! The fans fire up as Octagon wipes Dom out at the ramp! Octagon drags Dom up, puts him in the ring, and then runs corner to corner. Dom pops Octagon up to put him on the ropes! Octagon lands bad on his spheres but Dom drags him down. Dom then ties Octagon’s mask to the ropes, and he stomps away!
The fans boo, the ref reprimands, and Dom soaks up heat. Octagon’s mask is freed from the ropes but Dom stomps him more. The fans tell Dom off but he tunes it out. Dom kicks Octagon out, throws his shirt at fans, then taunts the AAA stars watching in the crowd. Dom rains down fists on Octagon, then drags him up. Dom whips Octagon to a corner, runs in, but Octagon slips outside! Octagon GAMANGIRIS, goes up, up, and TORNILLO ARM-DRAGS! The fans fire up for Octagon as he SUPERKICKS Dom down! Octagon then runs corner to corner, goes up and over, TORNILLO VADER! Cover, TWO!
Octagon is annoyed but he brings Dom up. Dom kicks low, and he snap suplexes! Dom stands up for Uno Amigo! And then he hits Dos Amigos! Octagon fights the third, runs, but into a MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Dom is annoyed, Liv coaches him up, and Dom DROPKICKS Octagon onto the ropes! Dom dials it up, but Octagon ducks! Octagon skins the cat, avoids the boot, and he GAMANGIRIS! Dom falls, Octagon slingshots for the TORNILLO SPLASH! Cover, TWO! The fans rally, Octagon drags Dom up, FISHERMAN SCREW! Octagon puts Dom in the drop zone, goes up and up, but Liv distracts! Dom trips Octagon up!
The fans boo but Dom DROPKICKS Octagon back onto the ropes! Dom redials, 619! And FROG SPLASH! Cover, Dom wins!
Winner: Dominik Mysterio, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)
Dom picked a fight, and he only won thanks to his girlfriend! But will there come a day where he loses what he’s cheated so hard to keep?
Team American Made meets up backstage.
Chad Gable tells Julius & Brutus that while things didn’t go Chad’s way for Worlds Collide, that’s all the more reason they need to support their amigo, El Grande Americano. Luckily, Gable always has a plan. The plan is the official Fireball branded ladder! Brutus loves it, but he doesn’t know what Fireball is. Julius hesitates, and Gable says it’s cinnamon whiskey! Julius says yeah, cinnamon whiskey! Gable says this is Grande’s ticket to the top! So Brutus & Julius need to make sure this is under the ring where Grande can find it, comprende? Si! Gracias. Gable heads out, but will things get spicy thanks to this Fireball?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria VS Becky Lynch!
The Morrigan said it herself, The Man was her hero, was her mentor, was her friend, but what Becky is now is a selfish, backstabbing narcissist! But there is an agreement: if Becky loses to Lyra again, this is the last time these two will battle over this title; but if Becky wins, Lyra must shake her hand! Will the third time be the charm for Becky bringing Lyra down? Or will Lyra leave Becky in the past and focus on the future?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see is the real lass kicker here!
Lyra doesn’t wait for the bell, she strikes first! Becky get sup, Lyra TACKLES her and rains down more fists! Lyra HIP TOSSES, HIP TOSSES, then fireman’s carries! Becky fights free to the apron, but Lyra DECKS Becks! The fans fire up and Lyra makes sure her top stays together. Lyra runs and WRECKS- NO, Becky blocks the dropkick and SLAMS Lyra down! Lyra writhes, Becky drags her up, and Becky SMACKS Lyra off the desk! Becky brings Lyra around, THROWS her into barriers, then eggs her on. Becky drags Lyra up, SMACKS her off the apron, and pushes her into the ring. Becky soaks up cheers and jeers while Lyra sputters.
Becky runs in at the corner, forearm SMASHES, then hits a BECKSPLODER! Cover, TWO! Becky paces around, Lyra rises, and Becky pie faces her. Becky SLAPS Lyra, talks more trash, then CLUBS her down! Becky puts Lyra on ropes to CHOKE her! The ref counts, Becky steps off, and Lyra sputters. The fans duel as Becky UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS, but Lyra turns it into a backslide! TWO, and Becky clinches! MANHANDLE- NO, Lyra arm-drags! Cover, TWO! Lyra scoops, Becky slips free, EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Lyra survives, Becky talks more trash, and she drops the leg, brother! And another! And then another! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally while Lyra stays in this. Becky is annoyed but she stalks Lyra to ropes. Becky CHOPS, CHOPS, and then talks more trash! Becky bumps Lyra off buckles, bumps her off buckles again, and fans duel, “Let’s Go, Becky!” “BECKY SUCKS!” Lyra fires forearms on Becky! Lyra whips, Becky reverses, and Becky kicks low! Becky underhooks, Lyra fights that, and then Lyra spins things to a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Both women are down and the fans rally up. Becky and Lyra stir, rise up, and they go to corners. They stand, and they run up! Lyra LARIATS! And LARIATS! Becky dodges but Lyra RAMS, KICKS, and ENZIGIRIS!
Lyra reels Becky in, DOCTOR BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives, showing that grit of a Grand Slam Champion. The fans rally, Lyra drags Becky up to a fireman’s carry, but Becky fights free! Becky RAMS Lyra into buckles, rolls her up, TWO! Lyra has the cradle, TWO! They both stand, Becky blocks the heel kick to FLIP Lyra! Then Becky reels Lyra in for a DDT! Cover, TWO! Lyra stays in this and the fans rally up. Becky paces while Lyra crawls to a corner. Becky runs in, Lyra puts her on the apron, but Becky ROCKS Lyra! Lyra falls, Becky climbs, but Lyra trips Becky up! Lyra climbs to CLUB away! Lyra brings Becky to the very top, stalling SUPERPLEX!
Lyra isn’t done, she hooks a leg, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and the fans rally again! “Let’s Go, Becky!” “BECKY SUCKS!” Lyra drags Becky into the drop zone, then goes up the corner. MOONSAULT, but Becky moves! Lyra lands out, and she HEEL KICKS! Then fireman’s carry, NIGHT- NO, Becky fights free, BUTTERFLY SUPLEX into an ARMBAR! Lyra flails, reaches out, fights around, high stack! TWO!! Becky lets go in time, and now Lyra has a HALF CRAB! Lyra kneels on Becky’s neck! Then stands on her so she can have a toehold combination! Becky endures, fights around, but Lyra leans on that foot!
Becky scrambles forward to the ROPEBREAK! Lyra lets go at 4, Becky bails out, but Lyra runs and WRECKS Becky with a dropkick! Lyra then PLANCHAS to the floor! The fans fire up and Lyra puts Becky back in. Becky bails out the side, Lyra storms up on her, but Becky elbows Lyra! Becky whips, Lyra reverses and TOSSES Becky! Becky is on the barriers and Lyra fires off Kawada Kicks! Lyra holds onto her belt a moment, then hops up onto the desk! TURN OF FORTUNES off the barrier! The fans are all fired up as Lyra puts Becky back in! Lyra goes up the corner, and she wants it again! TURN OF FORTUNES into a POWREBOMB!! High stack, TWO!!
Becky and Lyra are both down and the fans are thunderous! “This is Awesome!” as Lyra and Becky stir. “We Want Truth!” but Becky rises. Lyra anchors Becky’s foot, but Becky kicks free. Becky climbs, but Lyra trips her up! Lyra goes up after Becky again, fireman’s carries, and the fans fire up, but Becky fires elbows! Lyra powers up to lift! But Becky still fires elbows! Becky clinches, SUPER MANHANDLE SLAM!!! Cover, TWO?!?! No one can believe it, least of all Becky! LA loses its mind over it, and Lyra flops out of the ring. Becky goes out to fetch Lyra, but Lyra SLAPS her! Becky POSTS Lyra! And MANHANDLE SLAM to the floor!
Becky drags Lyra up, the count is 5 of 10, and Becky has to power the ragdoll around! Becky refreshes the count at 7, drags Lyra up, but Lyra fireman’s carries! NIGHTWING DRIVER to the floor!! The fans fire up and the count rises again! We pass 5, then 7! We hit 8! 9! Lyra and Becky spring to life and jump in at 9.99!! The fans fire up as this continues! Becky scowls as she crawls her way over. They go forehead to forehead, then forearm for forearm! The fans fire up as this is a scrap! Lyra fireman’s carries, Becky slips down and O’Conner Rolls! TWO and Lyra has the O’Conner, TWO! Lyra is sent into ropes! MANHANDLE- NO, victory roll, TWO!
Becky has the roll with tights!! BECKY WINS!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (NEW WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
Lyra is stunned, but The Man just stole this one! Becky is only the second-ever WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and the first #FiveStarChampion! But now, Becky wants Lyra to honor the agreement: raise her hand! Lyra stands, Becky tells her to do it! Lyra’s a woman of her word, isn’t she? Lyra reluctantly raises Becky’s hand, then lets it go. Becky says no, hold on, they gotta hit all four sides of the ring. Lyra accepts and she raises Becky’s hand to do the lap. And with that, Lyra goes to leave, but Becky won’t let her. Becky wants Lyra to put the belt on her, but Lyra says that wasn’t part of the deal!
Becky tells Lyra to do it! Becky won, Lyra has to do it! Becky turns around and waits, and Lyra reluctantly wraps the strap onto Becky. To then hit a GERMAN SUPLEX! And then a NIGHTWING!! The fans cheer as Becky gets what she wanted and what she deserved! But there was no stipulation to block Lyra, so when and where will The Morrigan be back for her rematch?
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Seth Rollins VS LA Knight VS Andrade VS Solo Sikoa VS PENTA VS El Grande Americano!
The Visionary continues to proclaim he and he alone can lead WWE, and even the pro-wrestling industry worldwide, in the right direction. Step one was convincing Paul Heyman to join his cause. Step two was recruiting monsters like Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed to be his muscle. And step three will be to acquire this briefcase for a second time in his career. Will the pieces all fall into place for The Architect? Or will someone else’s dreams come true in the City of Angels?
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Rollins watches all his opponents, but then realizes he’s surrounded. Well, he did go after everyone just last night… Rollins wants them to hold on, but he gets mugged 3v1! Grande falls back, Solo says that’s good, and then he TOSSES Rollins out! But now Solo realizes he’s surrounded. The Bloodline, both before and after he took over, made these guys their enemy so… Solo says Cero Miedo? Penta SUPERKICKS! SHADOW ELBOW from Andrade! Knight whips Solo to a corner then hits a JUMPING NECKBRAEKER! Solo flops into the corner, Penta gives him the headstand DROPKICK!
The fans fire up as Solo flops out of the ring, and then Knight sees Grande with a ladder! Knight WRECKS Grande with a dropkick! Rollins CLOBBERS Andrade, fires off on Penta, and then he KICKS Andrade! Rollins and Andrade brawl, Rollins stomps away on Andrade. Rollins DECKS Penta, then he drags Andrade up. Andrade kicks low, fires forearms, the fans chant “That’s Chad Gable!” “NO, IT’S NOT!” The fans argue like Maggle does with Pat and Wade! Andrade whips Rollins, Rollins reverses, and Andrade FLIES onto Knight, Solo and Grande! Penta SUPERKICKS Rollins out to join them! Penta then goes up, CERO! MIEDO!
Penta SUPER CROSSBODIES everyone down! But Grande CLOBBERS Penta into a ladder! Grande grabs a ladder, RAMS Rollins, then RAMS Knight! And Solo! And Andrade! Did Wade just say the evidence is Grande’s nips are different than Gable’s?! The fans duel about Gable/Grande as he stands the ladder against the post. Penta ENZIGIRIS Grande down! Penta puts the ladder in, puts Grande in a corner, and then Penta winds up to CHOP! The fans “WOO~!” while Grande sputters. Penta nods and he brings Grande up. Penta whips, runs up, and GAMANGIRIS! Grande sits down, Penta runs and headstands, but Rollins RAMS him with a ladder!
Andrade leaps in, Rollins CHUCKS the ladder at him! The fans are torn as Rollins sets the ladder up, but Grande waistlocks. Solo DECKS Knight, Rollins lifts Grande, but Grande slips free to Gory Especial! And then NIAGARA DRIVER onto the ladder! Wait, isn’t that Gable’s move? Grande sets the ladder up, Solo beats up on Knight more, and Grande climbs. Solo drags Grande down, UPPERCUTS him, then THROWS him into the ladder! Grande falls, Solo takes the ladder for his own, and he puts the ladder in the corner. Fans want tables, but Solo drags Gable up to scoop and SLAM onto the ladder!
Grande writhes, Solo mocks Gable with “AH THANK YEW~!” But Knight SMACKS Solo off the ladder, then rains down fists! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight has the ladder, but Solo kicks it into Knight’s legs! Then Solo SUPERKICKS Knight down! Solo mocks the “L! A! KNIGHT! DURR!” Solo fireman’s carries Knight, and he grins as he stands over the ladder, But Knight slips free to NECKBREAKER onto the ladder! Knight rolls back onto his feet and the fans fire up! Spell it out! “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP on the ladder! Knight kicks Solo out, stands that ladder up, and he climbs up, only for Penta to get back in!
Penta climbs up, he and Knight brawl! The fans cheer back and forth, “YEAH! CERO! YEAH! MIEDO!” But Penta HEADBUTTS Knight! Rollins brings a taller ladder and he climbs now! Penta and Knight see that, but then Grande also joins in! They all brawl, Grande stops Rollins, and then Solo has his own ladder! Not quite as tall as Rollins’ but he climbs. Andrade jumps in, gets on the ladder, and they are all brawling side-by-side! They crisscross with their shots, Grande HEADBUTTS Rollins down! Knight DECKS Penta, but Rollins tips his ladder over! Down goes Grande with a HOTSHOT! Solo does the same to Andrade!
Solo and Rollins get Knight and Penta! SAMOAN SPIKE for Knight, PEDIGREE for Penta! Rollins and Solo stare down, these two villainous masterminds both smiling. They clear out some space so they can circle. The fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” but the hands start flying! Rollins gets the edge, but Solo shoves and SUPERKICKS! Solo arms his thumb, but Solo ducks the spike! SUPERKICK! Rollins SUPERKICKS again! Rollins brings the ladder around, and he RAMS Solo! Fans chant for “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” but Rollins puts the ladder against a corner. Rollins kicks Solo, reels him in, but Solo fights the lift!
Solo fireman’s carries, but Rollins fights free! Solo runs up, but Rollins drop toeholds him onto the ladder! Then he CURB STOMPS!! Solo sputters and Rollins hurries for a new ladder. Rollins puts the tallest ladder in, but the fans chant “CERO! MIEDO!” Rollins stands the ladder up, climbs it, but Grande sneaks in! Grande hurries to get behind Rollins! ANKLE LOCK!! Grande has Rollins hanging upside-down on the ladder! Andrade climbs up, he has Rollins, but then Penta joins in, too! Penta keeps Andrade from climbing, but then Andrade SUPER SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMBS Andrade! Penta SUPERPLEXES Rollins onto the other ladder!!
Heyman is freaking out and the fans are losing their minds! “This is Awesome!” as all six men are down! Andrade and Penta stir, and they have the main ladder. They both rise up, lock eyes, and though they are amigos, they gotta do what they gotta do. They both climb, they reach the top, and the brawl is on! Andrade SMACKS Penta off the top rung, and then again! Andrade then climbs down the ladder so he can go around and YANK Penta down. Andrade stands Penta up, but Penta SUPERKICKS !Penta climbs, Knight crawls in, and Andrade grabs the second ladder! Andrade SMACKS Penta with it! Penta flops down, and Andrade makes a ladder bridge.
We saw how the bridges worked out in the women’s match, and Knight goes after Andrade! Andrade LARIATS Knight up and out, but Penta climbs! Andrade uses his bridge as a shortcut, and then he drags Penta around. The fans fire up, but Penta fights the suplex! Penta throws body shots, then tucks Andrade in! CERO! MIEDO! LADDER DESTROYER!! And perhaps quite literally, as the rungs seem to crack from that impact! Both Andrade and Penta flop down, but the fans rally for “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta rises again and goes to the ladder. But Solo drags him down, SMACKS him off the ladder, and Penta falls in a heap.
Solo mocks Cero Miedo, then the strut. Solo stomps Penta, but then Knight drags Solo out! Knight fires hands, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight THROWS Solo into the barriers! Knight takes a very big ladder and makes it a bridge between apron and ring. Knight goes to solo, but Solo UPPERCUTS him! Solo hurries to bring Knight around, but Knight stops from hitting steel steps! Knight THROWS Solo into the steps, then gets int he ring. But Penta SUPERKICKS! Penta CLUBS Knight, runs, but Knight pops Penta up! Knight brings Penta around, but Penta slips free to hit a CODE RED! Both men are down and the fans fire up!
Penta climbs and the fans fire up! But Grande is back! SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX! “AH GRACIAS~!” But Rollins is back! GERMAN SUPLEX from Grande! Grande then GERMAN SUPLEXES Knight! Solo is up, but Grande GERMAN SUPLEXES Solo! Rollins kicks low, whips, but Grande reverses to send him into the ladder! The ladder falls, Grande props it up in a corner, and the fans duel again. “That’s Chad Gable!” “NO, IT’S NOT!” Grande goes out, and he looks under the ring. Bingo! The Fireball Ladder is here! And it is the TALLEST of all! Grande pushes it into the ring, equips it, and he starts up a Terry Funk style ladder-copter!
Grande mows down everyone with his Fireball, “AH GRACIAS~!” Grande stands that ladder up, and it almost touches the briefcase on its own! Grande climbs, but Penta rises! The fans fire up as they both climb and meet at the top! Penta blocks Grande, fires haymakers, and Penta HEADBUTTS Grande!! But Grande’s own mask might’ve been loaded, Penta is dazed! Rollins rises up to ROCK Penta! Penta ROCKS Rollins! They brawl, Penta kicks Rollins down the rungs, but Rollins climbs back up. Oh NOW we see Grande load his mask! Rollins fires hands on Penta, HAMMERS Penta down, and Rollins reaches out! But Penta fires body shots!
Penta and Rollins are desperately clinging to the rungs, but Rollins falls! Penta holds on by one hand! The fans are thunderous as Penta rises up! Knight stops Grande to CTAPULT him! But Grande goes up his corner ladder! And then the other corner ladder! Grande planned this all along! He’s up top, he LOADED HEADBUTTS Penta!!! Knight and Rollins hurry, Knight is up the ladder to SUPER SAIDO Grande down!!! The fans go nuts as The Mega Star makes a huge save! But that lets Rollins be all alone! Rollins kicks everyone else out, then climbs! But Andrade crawls in! El Idolo hurries after the Visionary, but he’s so far away!
Rollins has a hand on the briefcase! But Andrade climbing shakes things up quite literally! Rollins has to fight Andrade off, but now Penta is here! They both get after Rollins! Andrade YANKS Rollins down, then BOOTS him! Andrade and Penta hurry up top again! They brawl like before, but Andrade has more gas in the tank! Andrade SMACKS Penta off rungs, Penta falls, but Solo rushes up the ladder! Andrade has the briefcase, but now he dangles from it!! Solo and Rollins reel Andrade in, beat him up, but Andrade fights them off! Knight LARIATS Rollins! Penta climbs a shorter ladder to get around Andrade!
Knight and Penta mug Andrade, and Rollins shouts for his hitmen! Knight drags Andrade down but Penta ROCKS Knight! Oh here come Bron & Bronson! SPEAR for Grande!! Bronson drags Penta off the ladder! Bron drags Knight off the ladder! POWERBOMB for Andrade, and Bron TOSSES Knight! They knock the Fireball ladder over, BREAKING it!! Bron builds speed to SPEAR LA Knight!! Bronson beats up on Penta and Andrade, then he climbs up a corner! TSUNAMI onto Andrade!!! Solo begs for mercy, he and Bronson used to be boys! But speaking of Solo’s boys, here comes Jacob Fatu & JC Mateo!!
The fans are thunderous as the Samoan Werewolf and Imperial Unit step to Rollins’ attack dogs! The brawl is on! Fatu has Bronson, Bron has JC! Things spill outside for Bron and JC, Bronson HEADBUTTS Fatu, but then Bron POSTS JC! Bron lines up a shot, runs in, SPEAR through the barriers!! Bronson is stunned to see that, but he goes back to Fatu. Bron throws hands, then runs, but Fatu POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS?!? Fatu hits the biggest Samoan Drop ever! Then he DIVES to take Bronson out into the announce desk! The fans are thunderous as Fatu sees everyone is down. Solo smiles, and Fatu says, “I LOVE YOU, SOLO!!”
Fatu helps Solo into the ring, then helps him to get a ladder. Solo applauds as Fatu puts it right in place for Solo. Solo hugs it out with Fatu, then he climbs. Fatu is on defense, but then he looks up at Solo. The fans fire up as Fatu clamps onto a leg!! Solo is confused, looks down, and asks what’s going on. The fans cheer Fatu on as he shakes his head. “I HATE YOU, SOLO!!” Fatu drags Solo down and SUPERKICKS him!! The fans are thunderous as Fatu is now his own man! Fatu puts the ladder aside so he can then put Solo in the drop zone. Fatu goes up the corner, BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Fatu geeks out and the fans are with him!
Solo sputters around and Fatu slowly heads that way. Fatu goes to the apron to join Solo, right where Knight’s ladder bridge awaits! Fatu clinches Solo, for an URENAGE down through the ladder! The fans lose their minds again but they cheer Fatu on! Fatu leaves Solo down in the wreckage, now a lone wolf. Wait, Rollins has a second Fireball ladder! He stands this one up, even as the fans chant for “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” Rollins climbs, grins, but KNIGHT is up! Knight drags Rollins down! LARIAT! Knight climbs, the fans fire up, and Heyman shouts! Rollins is up, he drags Knight down, but Knight kicks low!
Knight cravats but Rollins RAMS Knight into the ladder! CURB STOMP!! Rollins stands his ladder up again, climbs back up, reaches out, and he unhooks the briefcase! ROLLINS WINS!!
Winner: Seth Rollins (2025 Mr. Money in the Bank)
Step three: complete! Rollins has done just as he promised, and he is once again Mr. MITB! And now, with both the Undisputed WWE Champion and WWE World Heavyweight Champion in tonight’s main event, could he look to bring about step four already? Or will he patiently and meticulously plan out his next heist?
BREAKING NEWS!
WrestleMania 42’s location was up in the air, but Triple H says anything worth doing is worth doing twice. WrestleMania was just in Las Vegas, but WWE is going right back for more! So HHH has just one question: Are you ready to double down? Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2026!
Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso VS John Cena & Logan Paul!
Speaking of WrestleMania in Las Vegas, that is where the American Nightmare lost the Undisputed WWE Championship, but where Main Event Jey won the World Heavyweight Championship! And now, they both fight to save the WWE from a bleak and obnoxious future. A living legend wants to retire the legacy of this company while the glorified influencer wants to be the face of this company. Will they both get their way at our expense? Or can Cody & Jey turn the tides before it is too late?
The big fight introductions are given, including Cena being called the Greatest of All Time, The Never Seen Seventeen, and The Last Real Champion. The teams sort out and the fans chant, “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cena starts against Cody as a rematch from Mania 41, only for Cena to tag Logan. That’s a rematch in itself, and the two circle. They feel things out, but then Cena tags in. Cena is trolling Cody at this point, but the two tie up. Cody headlocks, the fans sing for “Cody! Cody Rhodes~!” Cena powers up and out, Cody runs Cena over, and Cena scrambles away to tag Logan! The fans boo and Cody is disappointed.
Cody and Logan circle, feel things out, and they show off their rolls. Cena applauds but no one else does. Then Cody cartwheels and the fans fire up! Logan cartwheels, Cody says get a load of this guy. Cody and Logan circle, tie up, and Cody headlocks. Logan powers up and out, the fans want Truth, and Cody RUNS Logan over! Things keep moving. Logan hurdles but Cody kicks low! Cody suplexes, holds Logan up, and then GOURD BUSTERS! Cody drags Logan up, wrenches an arm, and Jey offers his hand. The fans ‘YEET!” and Cody tags Jey in! Jey goes up to AX HANDLE Logan’s arm! “YEET!”
Jey wrenches Logan’s arm, but Logan DECKS Jey! Logan stands Jey up just to DECK him again! And again! Jey sputters, Logan taunts him, and then brings him around. Logan winds up, Jey ducks the haymaker to POP-UP NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Logan stays in this, but Jey stalks him to a corner. Jey climbs up to rain down fists! The fans “YEET!” along, then Jey winds up, pops ‘n’ locks and puts some stank on the HAYMAKER! That’s ten and the fans cheer. Jey drags Logan up, Logan ELBOWS free, then BOOTS! Logan goes up, up, and BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Tag to Cena and he rains down fists!
The fans boo but Cena stomps Jey. Cena drags Jey up, puts him in a corner to whip corner to corner hard! Jey falls and the fans duel again. Cena stares Cody down, goes back to Jey, and he throws more hands. Cena has Jey in a corner, whips him corner to corner again, and Jey hits buckles hard! Jey falls and crawls to the apron. Cena distracts the ref so Logan can drop an elbow! Cena drags Jey up, bumps him off buckles, and the fans duel, “You Can’t Wrestle!” “YES, HE CAN!” Cena whips, Jey reverses, and Cena hits buckles hard! Cena falls, both men are down, and the fans rally back up.
Jey and Cena crawl, hot tag to Logan! Logan drags Jey back, has a toehold, then he stands Jey up. Logan wrenches and GUT WRENCH SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Logan drags Jey over, tags Cena, and they mug Jey. The ref reprimands, Logan steps out, and the fans duel more. Cena taunts Cody, taunts Jey, and Cody gets riled up. Jey rises, Cena runs up and LARIATS! Cena smirks and paces around Jey. Jey slowly rises, Cena runs and SHOULDER TACKLES! Cena takes his time standing back up, and he takes a mocking bow. Cena then lets Jey go to the ropes to stand up, before he hits another SHOULDER TACKLE!
The fans boo but Cena toys with Jey more. Jey stands, but he blocks the haymaker to ROCK Cena! “YEET! YEET!” But Cenae gets around to SPIT OUT BOMB! The fans boo but Cena still says, “You Can’t See Me!” Cena runs for the FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! Jey sputters, Cena fireman’s carries, but Jey slips into the SLEEPER!! The fans fire up as Jey squeezes tight! Cena reaches out, Logan does what he can, but they’re still so far away! The fans rally, Cena RAMS Jey into buckles and both men fall! The fans rally again while both men stir. Cena and Jey crawl for their corners, hot tag to Logan, and he intercepts Jey!
Logan says, “Oopsie!” Logan whips Jey away, BOOTS him down, and then hits the Hulkster pose. HULK LOGAN LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Jey stays in this, but Logan drags him into a chinlock! Logan squeezes tight but Jey endures. Jey fights up, the fans rally behind him, and Jey reaches out! Cody does what he can, but they’re still so far away! Logan THROWS Jey down and Cena applauds. Again, he’s the only one. Logan puts Jey in the corner, fires body shots, then keeps Jey cornered to throw more shots! The fans boo but Logan stops as the ref counts. Jey sputters while Logan paces. Cena tags himself in, just to BLAST Cody!
Cena puts Jey back in the corner, fires hands, but Cody runs up! The ref stops Cody, and that lets Cena & Logan choke Jey! Cena drags Jey up, suplexes, then covers, TWO! Cena clamps onto Jey with a chinlock while the fans duel again. Jey endures, fights up, and he reaches out. Cena keeps Jey from Cody, even if by fingertips. Cena throws Jey, goes after Cody, but Cody counter punches! Cena blocks a kick, but he spins Jey for the DRAGON WHIP! The fans fire up while both men are down! Cena and Jey crawl, but Logan tags himself in first. Only for Cena to tag himself back in? The egos are starting to clash and the fans like it!
The arguing between Cena and Logan as egotistical teacher and student is letting Jey get away! The fans cheer Jey on as Jey hot tags Cody! Cody rallies on Cena and Logan with LARIAT after LARIAT! Then Cody whips Cena, only for Cena to reverse. Cody goes up and over, SNAP POWERSLAM for Logan! Cody drops down to UPPERCUT Cena, and then he springboards for the CODY CUTTER! Cody DUMPS Logan out, keeps moving, and he DIVES! Down goes Logan and the fans fire up! Cody hurries back to the ring and he climbs up. MISSILE DROPKICK for Cena! Dragon sleeper, and CROSs- NO, Cena powers out! Logan’s ONE LUCKY RIGHT!!
Cena fireman’s carries Cody, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!! Cover, JEY BREAKS IT! But Logan aims, slingshots, but the Snapshot glitches! Jey SUPERKICKS him down! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT for Jey!! CROSS RHODES on Cena!! Logan SPLASHES onto Cena as Cody moves!! The fans fire up, Jey SPEARS Logan!! All four men are down, and the fans fire up! Cena and Jey rise first while the fans rally again. Cena swings but Jey counter punches! They go back and forth, “YEET! BOO!” Cena kicks low! Jey UPPERCUTS back! Cena KNEES Jey in the head! Cena then fireman’s carries, but Jey slips free! SUPERKICK!
Cena flops out of the ring, but Logan ROCKS Jey! Jey ROCKS Logan! “YEET! BOO!” Logan UPPERCUTS Jey down! Logan soaks up the heat from the fans, but Cody ROCKS Logan! Logan ROCKS Cody, repeat! “YAY! BOO!” Cody JABS, JABS, and JABS! Flip, flop, fly, but Logan kicks low! Logan back suplexes for the PAULVERIZER!! Logan calls to his Maverick drone! The drone came watches as Logan climbs. Logan holds the came in his hand, but Cody gets up after Logan! Now the camera watches Logan take a SUPER DUPER PLEX!! And then an USO SPLASH!! The fans fire up as Logan sputters and coughs!
Jey HIP ATTACKS Logan in the corner! Cena ATTITUDE ADJUSTS Jey! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT for Cody!! Cover, TWO!! All four men are down, but Cena sits up and scowls. Cena thinks what he has to do, and he goes out to drag Cody over. Cena SMACKS Cody off the steps, then he clears off the announce desk! The ref reprimands but Cena drags Cody up to SMACK off steps again. Wait, Cena also clears off the Spanish desk? Cena puts Cody on the English desk, climbs up to join him, and he aims at the Spanish desk! But Cody slips free! Jey is on the Spanish desk, and he SPEARS Cena onto the English one!!
The fans fire up as now everyone is down on the outside! Logan has Cody in the ring, but he SUPER DUPER ASAI MOONSAULTS Jey down through the desk!!! The fans lose their minds as Logan busts out something legit! But wait! Cena sneaks his title belt into the ring! Cena sees the ref is busy checking Jey and Logan! Cena winds up, BELT SHOT on Cody!!! Cena gets away with it, but wait! Who is that in the ring?! They TACKLE Cena, rain down fists, and REVEAL! IT’S R-TRUUUUTH! The fans wanted Truth, and Truth is here! BELT SHOT!!! Truth then sneaks away into the night like the vigilante hero he is!
Cody drags Cena up, CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, CODY & JEY WIN!!!
Winners: Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso, by pinfall
Just when we thought all hope was lost, R-Truth makes the R stand for “revenge!” And on top of that, Cody just pinned the Undisputed WWE Champion! Will this lead the American Nightmare back to the mountaintop? Will Jey still be there waiting for him after his championship defense this Monday?
My Thoughts:
An awesome MITB, especially with that ending. R-Truth (or perhaps Ron Killings?) returns to screw Cena as Cena tries to cheat his win, that was such a good move. Was the fan response enough to change WWE’s mind? Was the contract news kayfabe to work us all along? Who knows if we’ll ever know, surely someone out there is digging for that answer right now. But in story, it still works so perfectly because we all thought Truth was just gone, and now he gets his revenge on Cena. And as I figured, this can help Cody head back for the title because of his pin on Cena. I totally forgot Night of Champions is next, so that could easily be where they have the rematch, if only because the Saudi princes will pay a truck ton to have it.
Dom VS Octagon was a “last minute” addition, but for being short with Liv interfering, it was still pretty good. I hope there’s a rematch so they can go the extra mile, this was maybe the bare bones of what these two can do. Becky VS Lyra was great stuff, scrappier than their previous match, but it went as I expected: Becky won and was demeaning to Lyra. Lyra gets Becky back right away, and I wonder if they get put in the Queen of the Ring Tournament to essentially cancel out and spin off for yet another Intercontinental Championship match, perhaps at Night of Champions or beyond.
And of course, the MITB matches were great stuff, and a great opener for the show with the Women’s MITB. Great spots with the ladder bridges and such. Some might say those were too coordinated, spot calling ruining things, whatever, but let’s not expect wrestlers to get reckless just for the sake of… I don’t even know, realism? In what is basically an action movie made in real-time? It was still great stuff, Naomi winning was the right choice, because as I said for SmackDown, Naomi and Tiff have their grudge, but there’s also Jade and Bianca to stand in Naomi’s way.
The Men’s MITB was really wild for all the overbooking they put into it. One day, a kayfabe authority figure will actually think ahead and ban ppl from ringside so Rollins’ team can’t do stuff like this, but at the same time, it all worked for story. For one, Fatu has his moment of betraying Solo and the fans loved it. And then, absolutely no CM Punk or Sami Zayn, that’s rather surprising. But I suppose for Rollins’ story to progress, it has to be Rollins as Mr. MITB so that we can all be waiting for the moment on Raw he cashes in. Why else would we put Jey VS Gunther on Raw after MITB instead of either on MITB or wait until Night of Champions? And then, on Raw, Punk, Sami, and maybe even a returning Roman Reigns, make sure Rollins fails.
My Score: 9.2/10
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Quien es el mejor del mundo? Who is the best in the world?
WWE and AAA are now united, and to celebrate, they put together on an incredible card for Worlds Collide 2025 in Los Angeles, California!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro & Lince Dorado VS Aerostar, Octagon Jr. & Mr. Iguana; Aerostar, Octagon & Iguana win.
- Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice VS Dalys & Chik Tormenta; Vaquer & Vice win.
- Six Man Tag: Legado Del Fantasma VS Pagano, Psycho Clown & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr; Legado wins.
- NXT North American Championship Fatal 4 Way: Ethan Page VS Je’Von Evans VS Rey Fenix VS Laredo Kid; Ethan wins and retains the title.
- AAA Mega Championship: El Hijo del Vikingo VS Chad Gable; Vikingo wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Rey Mysterio narrates.
“There are moments in time… Moments that split the earth in two. Moments that split the timeline. From what came before, to what comes after. But that space in between? That’s where history is made. Where destiny is found. Where legends are born. Today, you can feel it. It’s in the air. In your chest. Flowing through your blood. This is your turn to carry the torch, to honor the past, the ones who came before. To take this legacy to new heights. But remember: Lucha Libre is more than just tradition. It is a revolution! It is a rebellion! It is about defying the odds. Today is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your time to stand on the world’s stage., with the eyes of the planet locked on you.
“RISE! Show them the impossible. Take this day and burn it into forever. Write your name in history. This is your chance, your moment. Tell the world that this…! Is…! LUCHA LIBRE! Moments that split the timeline. From what came before, to what comes after.”
Konnan is on commentary!
One of the men to main event the original Worlds Collide in 1994 is honored to call this event for the English commentary. 30 years ago, the world was introduced to Rey Mysterio and a whole generation of lucha libre, and now it happens again!
Deyra Barrera sings the Mexican National Anthem.
Alongside her are Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Blue Demon, and Marisela Peña, as well as a banner to honor AAA’s founder, the late Antonio Peña.
Lilian Garcia sings the United States National Anthem.
Rey Mysterio heads to the ring!
This may not be San Diego, but Los Angeles fires up for the King of Lucha and WWE Hall of Famer. He was even awarded with the Legend Impact Award by the National Hispanic Media Council just last night, and Rey is now here to bring his career full circle. Rey has the mic, and he admires the logos together. He says how incredible it is to see these two together. Rey asks how LA is doing, and the fans cheer. They chant “LUCHA! LUCHA!” and Rey says that 31 years ago, here in LA, it was the first-ever Worlds Collide. That was 1994! Yeah, a long time ago. And that was Rey’s first time jumping to the WWE.
The fans chant, “You Deserve It!” Rey thanks them for that, and says he thought that then, lucha libre would only be seen in Mexico. But he is blessed and proud to see the evolution and to be part of it! And now, WWE and AAA are going to only grow lucha libre! The fans cheer for “MEXICO! MEXICO!” and Rey says the entire world will now see and know the one thing he fell in love with as a kid: true lucha libre! The fans cheer that! How high and how far can WWE y AAA go now that they’re together?
Six Man Tag: Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro & Lince Dorado VS Aerostar, Octagon Jr. & Mr. Iguana!
Rey Mysterio’s amigos in the Latino World Order are here, but there unfortunately a last-minute substitution. Joaquin Wilde got knocked for a loop on WWE Speed, so he is out of action for tonight as precaution. But the Golden Lynx is ready to help the LWO make this a Lucha House Party! Will it be a fiesta for all after this huge opening match?
Oh no, Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan are here in the front row… Will Judgment Day’s Bonnie & Clyde be able to sit and behave?
The fans cheer as the six men have a stare down before they sort out. Octagon starts against Cruz and they step up. They get fire dup, shake hands, and then circle. They tie up, Cruz waistlocks, but Octagon wrenches and wristlocks to then hammerlock. Cruz works on his escape, sits down, rolls, btu Octagon rolls with him. Cruz reaches back, then hits a flying-mare! They go again with knuckle locks, Cruz gets Octagon down then jumps up, but Octagon uses that to fling himself up! He balances on Cruz’s shoulders, sunset flips, TWO! Cruz headlocks, Octagon powers up and out, but Cruz RUNS him over! The fans fire up with Cruz as things speed up.
Octagon avoids a leg drop, Cruz avoids a penalty kick, but Octagon jackknife bridges! TWO as Cruz bridges up, spins things around, and then they both try to arm-drag! Octagon switches angles to arm-drag, but then Cruz arm-drags back! Sweep and cover, ONE! Octagon sweeps and covers, ONE! They both spring up and the fans cheer! Octagon and Cruz decide to back up, tags to Iguana and Lince! The fans fire up as these two very different animals meet, and the fans love “IGUANA! IGUANA!” They circle, tie up, and Lince waistlocks. Iguana switches, Lince whips and WRINGS the arm! Lince rolls to arm-drag, then kips up!
The fans cheer and Lince offers a handshake. Iguana stands, is a little confused by the hand, but Lince kicks low. Lince headlocks, Iguana powers up and out, hurdles, but Lince CHOPS! The fans cheer while Iguana is stuck playing dead. Lince drags him up, whips him, but Iguana rolls off Lince’s back! Tilt-o-whirl arm-drag! The fans cheer, Iguana smiles and points to Aerostar. Iguana instead goes to his stuffed animal, La Yesca! Iguana puppets Yesca, Lince takes a swing, but Yesca “bites” Lince’s hand! Iguana ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAGS! Then hurdles, rolls back, and he has Yesca in his mouth to hit another ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG!
Lince comes back, tilt-o-whirls to arm-drag, then sweep! Cover, ONE! Sweep, Yesca covers, ONE! Iguana rolls and sits cross-legged! Lince pets Iguana, then scolds Yesca. The fans cheer “IGUANA! IGUANA!” The two back off, and they tag Aerostar and Dragon Lee! The fans rally up as these two meet after all this time. They shake hands, tie up, and Lee headlocks. Aero powers up and out, Lee RUNS him over, then things speed up. Lee hurdles, facelocks, Aero wrenches but Lee wrenches back. Aero dodges a boot to CHOP! Aero then ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA! But Lee handsprings through! They tie up again, Lee snapmares but Aero handsprings through!
Aero drop toeholds Lee onto the ropes, runs and FLIPS up and over! The fans fire up as Aero then ROCKS Lee, but Lee bumps and ROCKS Aero back! Lee goes up, Aero GAMANGIRIS first! Aero goes up, up, and TORNILLO! Cover, TWO! Lee stays in this and the fans fire up again! Aero runs up, Lee pops him up to SUPERKICK! Aero staggers around, Lee builds speed, but Aero DUMPS Lee out! Aero’s team come sin, they dodge Cruz y Lince to DOUBLE RANA them out! The fans fire up as the trio builds speed! Iguana y Octagon DOUBLE FLY! Then Aero DIVES! Down goes LWO and the fans fire up!
“This is Awesome!” as Aero puts Lee in the ring. Aero goes up, up, and salutes for a DIVING SPLASH, but onto knees! Cover, TWO! Lee drags Aero over, tags Cruz, and they bring Aero around to whip. Cruz ELBOWS Aero down, then tags Lince before the LIONSAULT! Lince runs to PLANKING SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Lince has Aero’s arm but Aero fires forearms! Aero swings, but Lince CLAWS his back to then BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Aero is tougher than that, but Lince tags Lee. They stomp Aero, then Lee hits a back suplex. Aero lands out, Lee BOOTS the lariat to JUMP KNEE! Lee runs, into a DROPKICK! Both men are down and the fans fire up!
Aero and Lee crawl, hot tags to Cruz and Iguana! Iguana dodges to fire hands but Cruz gives them back! Iguana CHOPS, Cruz is stinging, but Cruz CHOPS back! Cruz whips, Iguana reverses, but Cruz goes up and out! Cruz goes up, leaps, Iguana gets under! Iguana kicks and runs, but Cruz dropkicks the legs out! Cruz hits the LA MAGISTROL, with extra rolls! The go around and around and the fans fire up! Cover, TWO!! Iguana survives but both he and Cruz are dizzy. Cruz grabs Iguana first, reels him in, suplexes, but Iguana slips out to then jump on! Iguana spins for a FACEBUSTER! And then he gets La Yesca!
Lince stops Yesca, but Iguana goes up, up, and lets Lince hold Yesca to FLYING RANA Cruz! Lince stomps Yesca! And drops an ELBOW! And a STANDING SPANISH FLY!! The fans boo Lince for that, but Iguana runs to tilt-o-whirl and DEJA VU RANA! The fans fire up and Iguana use Yesca to LASH the LWO! The fans cheer, but now the LWO corner Iguana. Now it’s hot potato with Yesca! Then TRIPLE SUPERKICKS for Iguana! Aero y Octagon get in, but Lince gives them double STUNNERS! They put Iguana up top, GAMANGIRI, and Tree of Woe! WOE STOMPS! Lee then FLIES to take out Octagon! Lince SHOOTING STAR onto Iguana! Cover, Aero SPLASHES it apart!
Lince TOSSES Aero, the fans rally up again, and Cruz tags Lince. Iguana tags Octagon and he GAMANGIRIS Lince! Octagon goes up, but so does Lince! Octagon SHOVES Lince, Lince lands out and GAMANGIRIS back! Lince then goes up, up, and SUPER DUPER RANAS!! Aero runs springboards, somersaults, and CUTTERS! Lee SUPERKICKS Aerostar! Iguana HEADBUTTS Lee! Cruz is up top, tightrope and MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Cruz while all six men are down! Lee then FLYING RANAS Iguana! Aero FLIES out onto Lee! Cruz rallies the fans, looks for a target, then runs to go up, up, and ESCALARA TORNILLO!!
The fans are thunderous as Lince dodges Octagon and Octagon dodges back. They CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, then UPPERCUT! Lince CHOPS, runs up, but Octagon dodges. Lince ELBOWS back, goes up, but Octagon GAMANGIRIS! Octagon RISING HEADBUTTS, then he goes to the top rope! SUPER DUPER POWERSLAM!! Cover, Team AAA wins!!
Winners: Aerostar, Octagon Jr. & Mr. Iguana, by pinfall
Score one for AAA! The first match of Worlds Collide 2025 sure sets a high bar! But then Dirty Dom has to ruin the mood by talking. Dom says Octagon happens to be a big Rey Mysterio fan. But Rey is a deadbeat while Dom is champion! Dom tells everyone that their hero is TRASH! Octagon gets in Dom’s face, Dom tells him off that he is the champion, and the best Mysterio! But then Dom shoves Octagon, so Octagon crags Dom into the ring! The fire up as it is a brawl! Refs rush in to stop this but fans chant, “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Dom and Octagon get loose and Dom TACKLES Octagon!
Iguana & Aero star get Octagon away from Dom, Dom says he’ll see Octagon at MITB! WHAT!? A last minute fifth match is added to MITB! Dom says he’ll make sure he even puts his title on the line! See you tonight! Is Dom serious? Is he really going to put his Intercontinental Championship on the line when he’s the one who started this fight? Will he come to regret it?
Backstage interview with Legado Del Fantasma.
Chuey Martinez is with Santos Escobar y Los Garza and asks how the familia will get it done against Pagano, Psycho Clown, y El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. Berto asks Chuey if he’s blind. Just look at them! They are ready for war! All these AAA guys will learn who owns Lucha Libre. Angel says tonight is about legacy, and about establishing it. Santos says since Chuey is asking such interesting questoins, he will explain. The WWE patch means something. With lucha libre and WWE, it can be represented only by Legado. And Santos is the commander of Legado! So his familia is going to prove THEY own lucha libre. FAMILIA! LEGADO!
Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice VS Dalys & Chik Tormenta!
The Dark Angel is going to be very busy in the City of Angels today. She has been waiting on this tag match alongside her amiga against two of AAA’s best and meanest stars. But then win, lose or draw, Vaquer is going to move on from here to be in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match! But if anyone can do it, will it be La Primera? Or is this what you’d call a trap game?
The teams sort out and Vaquer starts against Dalys. They circle, tie up, and Dalys shoves Vaquer! Vaquer runs up, rolls and bridges, ONE! The two stand up, Dalys SOBATS, then gut rwenches to a gory especial and backslide! TWO, Vaquer bridges up to sunset flip over, TWO! Vaquer wrenches, snapmares, and she smiles as she headscissors! The fans fire up as Vaquer turns over, but Dalys deadlifts Vaquer! The fans boo but Dalys THROWS Vaquer into the corner! Dalys kicks her, tags Chika, and then feed to the wheelbarrow, WHEELBARROW BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Chika drags Vaquer up, whips, but Vaquer reverses.
Chika spins through and short arm LARIATS! The fans rally for Vaquer but Chika soaks up the heat. Chika drags Vaquer up, whips, but Vaquer reverses. Chika swings, Vaquer spins her through to snap suplex! Vaquer tags Lola, but Chika fireman’s carries! Vaquer powers out, Lola drop toeholds and Vaquer hits a 619! Shoutout to Rey and Lola adds a KICK! Cover, TWO! Lola keeps on Chika, but Chika ROCKS her! Lola SOBATS! Chika ROLLING ELBOWS! Lola comes bck, kicks, but Chika blocks to THROW her down! Roll and HALF CRAB! Chika pulls on the leg but Lola endures. Chika switches but Lola UP KICKS her!
Lola runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt=o-whirl and RANA! Chika staggers up, into the SPIN KICK! And SPIN KICK! Dalys tags in, hurdles over, but Lola fires LIGHTNING KICKS! The fans fire up as Lola has Dalys in the corner! Lola reminds us all, “I’m a Latina~!” HIP ATTACK! Then she runs to HIP ATTACK Chika! HIP ATTACK for Dalys again! Snapmare and cover, TWO! ARMBAR! Dalys endures, flails, powers her way to a stack, TWO! Lola stands up but Dalys kicks low! Dalys fires knees, swings, but Lola BODY BLOWS! Lola KNEES, ROCKS and KNEES Dalys again. Lola whips, Dalys reverses, but Lola BOOTS her!
Lola ROCKS Chika as she creeps up, but Dalys DROPKICKS Loa down! Lola tumbles out, Chika LARIATS! The fans boo but Chika soaks up heat. Dalys gives stank to Vaquer, then she AX HANDLES Lola! Dalys puts Lola in the ring, then she brings Lola around to thrash her. Dalys suplexes for a GOURD BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Dalys talks trash, CLUBS Lola, then brings her around. Lola fires body shots but Dalys still whips. Dalys LARIATS Lola in the corner, tags Chika, and feeds Lola to a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Lola survives but Chika clamps on a chinlock. Lola endures, the fans rally, but Chika shifts to a motorcycle stretch.
Lola fights up but Chika KNEES her in the back! EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Lola survives but Chika whips her to a corner. Chika runs up, UPPERCUTS, then tags Dalys. Dalys runs side to side to DROPKICK Lola against ropes! Lola flops back, Dalys thrashes her around again, then covers, TWO! Dalys drags Lola up, Lola fires hands but Dalys CLUBS Lola! Dalys scoops and SLAMS Lola, then ELBOW- NO, Lola dodges! Dalys grabs for a leg, then SPANKS Lola! Dalys drags Lola up, suplexes, but Lola blocks! Dalys knees low, whips Lola to the coirner, then runs up. Lola BOOTS Dalys, ELBOWS Chika, then fires hands!
Dalyls shoves Lola, Lola comes back, btu Dalys CHOPS! Dalys brings Lola around, suplexes, but Lola cradle counters! TWO!! Dalys gets out in time, but Lola dodges! Hot tag to Vaquer! The fans fire up as Vaquer taunts her mentor. Dalys runs up, Vaquer ROCKS her, then goes up to CROSSBODY! Vaquer keeps moving, dodges, but then Dalys dodges back! But she EATS DA FEET! Chika runs up, Vaquer gets her and dribbles her off buckles! Vaquer stomps Chika, runs to BOOT Dalys, then runs back to METEORA Chika! Vaquer runs up on Dalys, blocks a boot, and DRAGON SCREWS! Cover, TWO!!
Dalys stays in this but Vaquer stays on her. Dalys CHOPS! Vaquer CHOPS! They CHOP again, and then Vaquer gets around for a SAIDO! And now, she puts on the headscissors! Chika runs up, Lola SUPERKICKS her! Lola joins in! DOUBLE DEVIL’S KISSES! LA does the “AH! AH! AH! AH!” for Booker T! Then Lola CANNONBALLS Chika to the outside! Vaquer has Dalys but Dalys wrenches out! Vaquer dodges the larat, only to run into the Argentine Backbreaker! But Vaquer slips through to victory roll! TWO, so Vaquer SOBATS! And then the tuck! S V B!! Cover, Vaquer & Vice win!
Winners: Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice, by pinfall
La Primera proves she is just that as far as defeating her teacher. Vero Rodriguez interviews the winners in the ring, and Lola speaks on what a great opportunity this was to compete at Worlds Collide alongside her friend in Stephanie. Vero says Vaquer is going to compete again tonight for MITB. How much energy does she have left for that? The fans cheer, and Vaquer says she is energized by everyone here. And after winning alongside Lola, she will prove she isn’t just La Primera, but that she is Miss Money in the Bank! Will Vaquer be unstoppable in Los Angeles?
Backstage interview with Chad Gable.
Chuey is now with the captain of Team American Made, and he brings up the unsavory things Gable has said about luchadores and Mexico. Now he goes into the lion’s den here in LA, going against THE AAA Mega Champion, El Hijo Del Vikingo. How is Gable feeling about his chances? gable says, “Lion’s den? Are you kidding? This is like a second home to me!” Gable admits the luchadores might not like him, but surely the people still love him! They’ve seen the journey he went on to conquer the “dark arts” of lucha. They have embraced him and that he embodies the spirit of lucha libre! Not only Gable, but also the greatst luchador ever, El Grande Americano!
Today is a big day. Tonight, Grande wins the MITB briefcase while Gable walks out here the NEW AAA Mega Champion! Viva la Mexico! But will Gable really make the AAA Mega Championship into the American Made Championship?
Six Man Tag: Legado Del Fantasma VS Pagano, Psycho Clown & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr!
Santos Escobar has said it again and again that he and Los Garza will prove lucha libre belongs to them! However, the stars of AAA all know that Santos can’t face how he lost his mask and gave up his own father’s legacy. Will Santos be able to face how his past has come back to haunt him? Or will familia y legado be all Santos needs to conquer the world?
Psycho Clown offers, but Santos rejects the handshake with a kick. The fans tell Santos off, and the trios sort out. Dr. Wagner III steps up, but Berto starts instead of Santos. The bell rings, the two tie up, and they go around. Berto puts Wanger in the corner, the ref counts, and Berto backs off. Berto kicks low, CLUBS Wanger, then soask up heat. Berto wrenches, wristlocks, but Wanger rolls, handsprings and headlocks. Berto pulls the mask, powers up and out, but Wagner runs him over! Wagner runs, Berto stays low to then hurdle. Berto bypasses, Wagner hurdles and RANAS! Then arm-drags! Berto fights up, powers Wanger to the corner, and tag to Angel.
Los Garza mugs Wagner, then Angel sets Wagner up for Berto to LEAP FROG! Then a feed to a LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Angel talks trash, CLUBS Wagner, but Wagner ROCKS and CHOPS Angel! Wagner wrenches, tags Psycho Clown, but Angel gets free. Psycho still CROSSBODIES! Things speed up, Psycho pops Angel to ROCK him! Then SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, ONE, but Psycho KICKS Angel! The fans fire up with Psycho Clown, he ROCKS Angel then ROCKS him again. Psycho whips, Angel reverses then runs up, but the splash gets buckles! Psycho CLUBS Angel, then he BOOTS Berto down!
Psycho stands Berto up, Berto switches, but Psycho grabs Angel! Angel switches but then so does Psycho! Psycho DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEXES Los Garza! Cover, TWO! Psycho runs Santos off, then goes to the apron! Psycho runs and DIVES through the corner! Santo is sent into the Spanish desk! Psycho CLUBS Santos, the fans fire up with him, and he goes into the ring. Psycho dodges Angel, shoves him into Berto, tag to Pagano! Pagano goes up, up, and springboards to DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICK! Pagano runs, gets under Los Garza, FLAPJACK for Berto! Angel ROCKS Pagano, Berto joins in, they whip but Pagano reverses to TOSS Berto!
Pagano kicks and whips Angel, Angel reverses, but Pagano Tiger Feints and dodges! UPPERCUT, roll and a return with the LARIAT! he fans fire up as Pagano builds speed, but Santos saves Berto while Angel holds the ropes open! Pagano crashes ‘n’ burns! The fans boo but Legado stand tall to soak up that heat. Angel KICKS Pagano, puts him in the ring and covers, TWO! Pagano shows that toughness and the fans chant, “SI SE PUEDES!” Angel whips Pagano to then ELBOW him down! Tag to Santos and Santos tags Berto. They drag Pagano to the apron, Angel runs and Legado TRIPLE KICK! The fans boo while Legado soak it up again.
Berto pushes Pagano in and covers, TWO! Berto scoops Pagano to SLAM him, then rolls back to MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Berto argues the count but the ref defends it was fair. Berto drags Pagano over, puts him on ropes, and CHOKES him! The ref counts, Berto stops at 4, but that lets Angel y Santos mug Pagano on the ropes! The fans boo more but Berto then BLASTS Psycho Clown y Wagner III! Berto tags Santos, they drag Pagano and stomp him down. Santos drags Pagano up, snapmares, and the fans rally. Santos has the double wristlock but Pagano fires body shots! Pagano ROCKS Santos, ELBOWS him, then runs, BLOCKBUSTER!
The fans rally while both men are down! Pagano crawls, but Santos drags him back! Pagano turns over, and he KICKS from below! Hot tags to Berto and Psycho Clown! Psycho rallies with BIG forearms! Then he dodges Berto to POP-UP POWERSLAM! Angel runs in, Psycho pops him up to hit buckles! LARIAT and then Psycho puts Angel up top! Psycho CLUBS Angel into the Tree of Woe! Psycho Clown runs corner to corner and DROPKICKS! He also BLASTS Santos, and hits CODE RED on Berto! Cover, TWO! The fans rally with Psycho Clown as he and Berto crawl. Hot tags to Santos and Wanger! And the CHOPS fly!
The fans fire up, Santos mule kicks and whips, but Wagner ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT! Berto runs up, Wagner dodges to CHOP, HEADBUTT, and DRAGON SCREW! Angel is up but Wagner blocks a kick! DRAGON SCREW! The fans fire up as Wagner and team get in! Pagano builds speed to DIVE! Down goes Angel! Then Psycho y Wagner FLY! Down go Santos and Berto! The fans fire up while all six men are down! “This is Awesome!” as Wagner and team regroup in the ring. Santos and Los Garza regroup on the other side, and the trios stare down. The fans rally up, and now IT’S A BRAWL! Konnan says he loves this!
The Garzas take out Pagano and Psycho clown, but Wagner SUPERKICKS Santos! STEP-UP KNEE, and the deadlift for the FALCON ARROW! Cover, Angel breaks it! The fans boo but Santos tags Berto. Los Garza hoist Wagner up top, then Berto CHOPS! Tag to Angel, and Los Garza goes up top. Santos sneaks a tag, and Wagner is thrown from M T Y!! But Pagano y Psycho BLAST Los Garza! APRON PSYCHO DRIVER!! Angel fights off Pagano to ARIHARA MOONSAULT Psycho Clown! But Pagano goes up, up, and SUPER CROSSBODIES Angel! Those four are down outside, Wanger BOOTS Santos!
Wagner goes out and he lines up a shot! Wagner runs in, goes up the steps, CANNONBALL! The fans fire up and Wagner puts Santos in. Cover, Angel breaks it! Psycho SUPERKICKS Angel, reels him in, and then SIT-OUT POWERBOMBS! But Berto runs in and FLYING CHUCK! But Pagano is up top, he FLYING CODE BREAKERS! Angel runs at Pagano to HEADBUTT!! Both men fall out of the ring, Santos sees Berto and calls to him. Berto runs up and he TACKLES Psycho & Pagano through barriers! The fans fire up while all four are down on the outside again! But that means it is just Santos and Wagner III!
Santos grins, but he doesn’t see it coming! BUSAIKU KNEE!! Cover, TWO!!! Santos survives, but Wagner isn’t done! Wagner puts Santos in the drop zone and shouts, “VIVA LA RAZA!” The fans cheer that, and for “EDDIE! EDDIE!” Wagner goes up top, but Santos GAMANGIRIS! Santos goes up, Wagner fires forearms in return! They brawl, Santos hits a flurry, but Wagner brings Santos up top! Santos SUPER DUPER RANAS!! Cover, TWO!!! Wanger survives and Santos is furious! Santos hurries to fireman’s carry, but Wagner fights free! Wagner shoves and victory rolls! TWO!! Santos escapes, and JUMP KNEES!
Fireman’s carry, PHANTOM DRIVER!! Cover, LEGADO WINS!
Winners: Legado Del Fantasmo, by pinfall
WWE leads 2-1, but this was more about Santos and his soldiers establishing themselves as the gatekeepers to lucha libre! TripleMania approaches, will Legado soon take the AAA Trios Championships as further proof of their dominance?
Backstage interview with El Hijo Del Vikingo.
Vero is now with the AAA Mega Champion, and brings up he is defending against Chad Gable. How is he feeling going into tonight’s main event? Vikingo says Gable is good, maybe great, but he disrespects lucha libre and how important it is to the Mexican people. But Vikingo is more than ready to fly so high, and shine in front of his people! Will the Vikingo make sure AAA’s top title stays with AAA?
NXT North American Championship Fatal 4 Way: Ethan Page VS Je’Von Evans VS Rey Fenix VS Laredo Kid!
All Ego is among the few to have held both this title and the top title in NXT in their career, but he is the first Canadian born superstar to do so. And with that, he already declares himself the GREATEST North American wrestler ever! However, three contenders beg to differ. Will Ethan somehow survive the Young OG, the Immortal Firebird and The Amazing One? Or will there be a NEW Best Wrestler in North America?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who lives and dies in LA!
The bell rings and the fans rally up. The four watch each other, and then the challengers realize Ethan’s the common denominator. Ethan runs for it, but Je’Von drags him in! Je’Von whips him at Laredo, Laredo dodges Ethan’s lariat, and Fenix blocks a kick to give a KICK! Je’Von and Fenix DOUBLE ENZIGIRI, then Laredo DROPKICKS Ethan out! The fans fire up, the three contenders go at it now, and Laredo sends Je’Von into Fenix! CHOP for Je’Von, then Laredo kicks off Fenix to arm-drag Je’Von! Laredo then dodges Fenix to springboard and RANA! The fans fire up and Laredo BLASTS Ethan off the apron!
Laredo builds speed and somersaults, but Ethan runs away! The fans boo, but then Je’Von ROCKS Laredo! Fenix LARIATS Laredo up and out, and now Je’Von steps to Fenix. The fans fire up as Fenix and Je’Von stare down. Fenix dares Je’Von to take a shot, so Je’Von winds up, to roll up! TWO, and Fenix runs up to ROCK Je’Von! Je’Von ROCKS Fenix! Fenix CHOPS! The fans fire up, Je’Von nods and CHOSP! And fires off forearms! Then he ROCKS Fenix! Je’Von runs, Arabian Press Arm-drag, then he comes back. Fenix wrenches, body shots, knuckle locks and CHOPS! And CHOPS! Fenix goes up, up, jumps around and FLYING ARM-DRAGS!
The fans fire up with Fenix and he runs up to kick low. Fenix runs and RANAS, but Je’Von handsprings through! The fans fire up and the two talk a bit of smack. But then Ethan SHOVES Fenix into Je’Von! Ethan stomps away on Fenix, stomps away on Je’Von, and soaks up heat. But Laredo shoves Ethan, ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA! Fenix is up, he BOOTS Laredo then goes up to FLYING RANA! Fenix swings on Ethan, Ethan dodges, and Ethan RANAS?! Ethan grins and takes a mocking bow. But Je’Von comes back to BOUNCY~ RANA! Then DROPKICK! Ethan tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Je’Von aims. But Fenix CHOPS first!
Fenix whips, Je’Von reverses, but Fenix goes Tiger Feint and rewind, HEEL KICK! The fans fire up as Je’Von tumbles away! Fenix says #ANIMO and he goes up the corner! The fans fire up but Laredo ROCKS Fenix first! Ethan grabs Laredo, Laredo kicks him away, and then Laredo goes up to ARIHARA MOONSAULT onto Ethan and Je’Von! The fans fire up as Laredo CLUBS Ethan, but Fenix aims now! Fenix builds speed to TORNILLO! The fans are thunderous with Fenix, he puts Ethan in, and Fenix steps in for the TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Ethan survives but Fenix knows he’s close.
The fans rally up, Fenix puts Ethan up top, but Je’Von ROUNDHOUSES Fenix! The fans want tables but Je’Von climbs up after Ethan. Je’Von points to a table and the fans fire up! But Laredo GAMANGIRIS Je’Von down! And SHORYUKENS Ethan! Laredo climbs up, brings Ethan up, but Ethan fires body shots! Ethan scoops to SUPER SLAM Laredo onto Je’Von! And then Ethan DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Ethan RIPCORD POWERSLAMS! Cover, Fenix DROPKICKS it! The fans fire up with Fenix but Laredo is back! Laredo whips, Fenix goes Spider-Man, but Laredo ducks the kick to SOBAT and UPPERCUT!
Laredo runs corner to corner and he ROCKS Fenix with the forearm! Then a MICHINOKU DRIVER! Fenix is in the drop zone, Laredo goes up, CORKSCREW LIONSAULT! Ethan runs up, Laredo dodges to mule kick and HAYMAKER! Laredo whips and ROCKS Ethan now! But Fenix waistlocks! Laredo switches and shoves, dodges, then ROLLING DDTS!! Cover, Je’Von breaks it! The fans fire up, “This is Awesome!” Je’Von rises first, goes for Laredo, but Laredo shove shim away. Laredo scoops for the BACKBREAKER! Laredo goes up the corner and the fans rally! But Je’Von trips Laredo up!
Je’Von puts Laredo in the Tree of Woe, runs, but has to dodge Ethan first! BOUNCY~ SNAP GERMAN! The fans fire up as Je’Von shakes the ropes! Je’Von builds speed and he FLIES! Down goes Ethan onto the Spanish desk!! The fans go nuts and luckily Spanish commentary is safe. Je’Von goes up, up, and he wants to go RVD with it! COAST 2 COAST!! But Fenix whips Je’Von, only for the RED DOT ENZIGIRI to hit! Then a springboard, FLYING CUTTER!! cover, ETHAN DRAGS JE’VON AWAY!! The fans boo but Ethan saves his reign! Je’Von is pissed, he rains down fists on Ethan, but Ethan SNAPS the ropes into him!
The fans boo as Ethan THROWS Je’Von into Laredo! Ethan flops into the ring, drags Fenix up, and he talks trash on Fenix. But Fenix whips and DROPKICKS! Ethan is stuck on the ropes, Fenix goes up, ADIOS AMIGOS! But Laredo is back! Fenix dodges to ENZIGIRI! Laredo falls, Fenix goes up, and he FLYING ARM-DRAGS into the DOUBLE STOMPS! The fans fire up with Fenix, but Je’Von is back! Fenix slips around, ripcord and ROUNDHOUSE! KICK! KICK! ENZIGIRI!! Je’Von wobbles, Fenix shouts, “VIVA MEXICO!” Fireman’s carry, FIRE THUNDER DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!??! Je’Von survives and then Ethan ROUNDHOUSES Fenix!
Laredo SUPERKICKS Fenix! Ethan kicks at Laredo, Laredo blocks, and Fenix SUPERKICKS Laredo! Fenix somersaults, but into Ethan’s clinch! Je’Von springboards, FLYING LARIAT on Ethan! The fans are thunderous again while all four men are down! Je’Von drags Laredo up, brings him to a corner, and CHOPS! Je’Von puts Laredo up top, climbs up after him, but Laredo fights back. They brawl up top, Ethan THROWS Fenix into them and Je’Von falls out! Ethan Canadian Racks, but Fenix escapes to the top rope! Mule kick for Ethan! And then SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Ethan avoids being the landing zone, and he gets Fenix up! EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, Je’Von SPLASHES it!!
The fans are thunderous again and Je’Von is all fired up, even though he has to catch his breath. Je’Von hears the fans and he brings Laredo up. Laredo kicks, KICKS, and SLAPS Je’Von! Je’Von SUPER PUNCHES! TWISTED- NO, Je’Von slips free of Ethan to SUPERKICK! Je’Von goes up, up, FLYING CUTTER onto Laredo! Ethan TOSSES Je’Von onto Fenix! TWISTED GRIN for Laredo!! Cover, ETHAN WINS!
Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Like many Canadians before him, Ethan proves his is the ultimate opportunist! But now Ethan has to turn around and defend this title on Tuesday, will he be ready for “Super” Sean Legacy?
AAA Mega Championship: El Hijo del Vikingo VS Chad Gable!
WWE may lead the little series here 3-1, but this is the one that matters most. It was just last Saturday that Vikingo took this title off of Alberto Del Rio, adding to the stakes of this title. Gable has been on a quest to understand the “dark arts” of lucha libre, has sacrificed to become stronger and stronger, and now not only wants to win his first singles title, but to take over an entire country’s tradition! History will be made, and there will be no imitations or substitutions! Who proves they are truly the best of the best when Worlds Collide?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who will carry the banner of AAA into the future!
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, Vikingo and Gable tie up, and Gable goes for the arm. Gable wrenches, wristlocks, but Vikingo handsprings and cartwheels. Vikingo slips through and wrangles Gable to an armlock. The fans duel, Vikingo claps along with Gable’s hand! Vikingo drags Gable up, Gable rolls, but Vikingo wrenches. Gable HEADBUTTS the grip, but Vikingo holds on. Gable rolls, bridges, handsprings, and then wrenches to headlock. Spin and drop toehold! Gable floats to the armlock, “AH THANK YEW~!” The fans boo but now Gable claps with Vikingo’s hand.
Vikingo fights up as the fans rally, and Vikingo trips Gable. Vikingo rolls Gable, slips through, and has a modified LA GUITARRA! The Rune Lock! Gable swings through, steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO, and both men stand. Gable blocks a hip toss, they roll, and Gable hits a fireman’s carry takeover for the cording hold. Vikingo endures, rolls, and he wrangles Gable to a backslide, TWO! Gable ties up the legs, Vikingo slips away, and the fans cheer this standoff. The fans duel as Gable and Vikingo reset. Gable and Vikingo tie up with knuckle locks, then go shoulder to shoulder for a Test of Strength. Gable bends Vikingo back, Vikingo powers up, and the fans rally.
Vikingo and Gable fight for control, Gable SLINGS Vikingo but Viknog lands to trip Gable! Cover, ONE! Cover, ONE! Cover, Gable bridges up! Vikingo hops on, Gable stays up! Gaboe then pops Vikingo up and around into a body scissors! Vikingo fights the chinlock so Gable Gedo Clutches, TWO! Vikingo BODY BLOWS, then knuckle locks. Vikingo traps both arms, then drops into a handing arm scissor! ITALIAN STRETCH! Gable powers out to ANKLE LOCK! Vikingo rolls, Gable is sent away, and the fans cheer the new standoff. The fans rally and the two reset. They tie up, but then Gable throat chops!
The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Gable knocks Vikingo down. Gable ROCKS Vikingo, mocks the horns on the mask, then hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Gable goes up a corner, but Vikingo kips up! Gable still leaps, but Vikingo catches him! Vikingo shows his strength as he swings, but Gable slips through to lift! Vikingo slips out, wrenches and whips, but Gable reverses! Vikingo Spider-Mans and Gable POSTS himself! GAMANGIRI! Vikingo goes up, up, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Gable hobbles. Vikingo CLUBS him, whips him, but Gable blocks by holding ropes. Only for that to hurt his arm!
Vikingo runs up, Gable dodges, and Gable comes back,. Vikingo KICKS, goes Spider-Man again, but he’s stuck a bit. Gable is confused, Vikingo BOOTS him again, and then he runs up. Gable whips Vikingo, Vikingo tilt-o-whirls to RANA! The fans fire up and Vikingo builds speed! DOUBLE KENES through the ropes! Both men go to the outside, but Vikingo isn’t even bothered! The fans fire up as Vikingo goes back up top! Vikingo aims, tightrope walks, and he SUPER 630 CANNONBALLS!! The fans are thunderous for Vikingo and he high-fives the front row. Vikingo then grabs Gable, puts him in the ring, and covers, TWO!
Gable survives but he scrambles away. Vikingo WRECKS Gable with a dropkick! Vikingo then aims from the apron, and he SHOOTING STARS into knees! Gable saves himself and then THROWS Vikingo into steel steps! Gable huffs ‘n’ puffs, shouts “LUCHA LIBRE SUCKS!” The fans boo and say Gable sucks! Gable SMACKS Vikingo off the steps, then he clears the apron skirt away. Gable says they don’t do this in lucha libre! He brings out a TABLE! The fans cheer, Gable tells them shut up, he’s not doing it for them! The ref reprimands but Gable sets the table up. Gable knees Vikingo low and waistlocks.
Vikingo fights, switches, and has the gut wrench! The fans fire up but Gable slips free of the lawn dart! Vikingo SUPERKICKS, but Gable LARIATS! Both men are down on the outside and the fans rally up. Gable puts Vikingo in, covers, TWO! Gable soaks up heat, and he rains down fists! Gable huffs ‘n’ puffs, paces around, and he drags Vikingo up. The fans tell Gable off as he whips Vikingo to a corner. Gable runs corner to corner, jumps, and MONKEY FLIPS! Vikingo tumbles, Gable covers, TWO! Gable seethes but he drags Vikingo back up. Gable clamps on with a COBRA TWIST! Gable shakes the bad arm out and the fans duel again.
Vikingo fights through, and ROLLING KICKS! Gable runs up to CROSS CHOP! Gable drags Vikingo up to GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Vikingo survives and Gable insists that was tres! Gable huffs ‘n’ puffs again as he drags Vikingo back up. Gable suplexes and he hangs Vikingo out to dry! Gable then goes to the corner and runs up, for a BOOT! Vikingo flops down, Gable covers, TWO! The fans rally but Gable drags Vikingo up. Gable puts Vikingo in a corner, ROCKS him, then CHOPS him! Gable whips corner to corner, runs in, but Vikingo pops Gable up top! And he CHOPS! Gable stings and the fans fire up!
But then Gable grabs Vikingo in an HANGING ARMBAR! The ref counts, Gable lets go at 4, then he goes back up! DIVING- CODE BREAKER!! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Both men rise, and the CHOPS and forearms fly! Gable KNEES low, TOSSES Vikingo, but Vikingo scarecrow rebounds to JUMPING FOREARM! The fans rally as Vikingo hurries to get Gable up. Vikingo puts Gable in the ropes, ENZIGIRIS, then goes to a corner! Vikingo climbs, aims, and GUILLOTINE DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO!!! Gable survives and the fans fire up! Vikingo checks his face, that was a rough landing even for him.
Gable goes to a corner, Vikingo runs in, but Gable pops Vikingo to the apron. Vikingo ROUNDHOUSES first! Vikingo goes up the ropes, IN AND OUT PHOENIX SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!!! Gable survives and Vikingo is shocked, but “This is Awesome!” Vikingo whips Gable, Gable reverses, but Vikingo handsprings! But into a Gory Especial!? Gable pops Vikingo up more for a NIAGARA DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Gable seethes as Vikingo survives, but he pushes Vikingo into the drop zone. Gable goes up, shouts, “VIVA LA USA!” Gable is up top, MOONSAULT! Gable lands out as Vikingo moves! Vikingo BOOTS Gable, goes up, but Gable SHORYUKENS!
Gable climbs to get Vikingo, the fans chant for “LUCHA LIBRE!” Gable reels Vikingo in for a SUPER DUPER LIGER BOMB!!! The fans go nuts, Gable crawls to a cover, TWO?!?!? Vikingo survives and Gable says this can’t be! Gable snarls, runs up, but Vikingo ELBOWS him! And then ELBOWS him again! Vikingo then pops Gable up to sit him on the top rope! DROPKICK! Gable flops to the apron, Vikingo hurries back up! Gable stands, Vikingo uses the post to fly, APRON DESTROYER!!!! The fans are losing their minds all over again, and even Corey Graves and Konnan can’t believe what they just saw! Is Gable even still in hihs?!
Vikingo shoves Gable in and covers, TWO!?!?! Gable survives something insane, but Vikingo decides to use that table! Vikingo puts Gable on the wood, goes up the corner, and the fans go nuts already, only for Gable to SHOVE Vikingo down! Vikingo tumbles to apron then floor, and Gable SMACKS him off the steps! Gable puts Vikingo on the table, HAMMERS away, then Gable climbs the corner!! The fans go nuts for the SUPER DUPER MOONSAULT down through the table!!!! The fans are shocked while both men are down in the wreckage! The ref starts a ring count, but it might as well be a standing count at this point!
The count passes 5 of 10, both men stir, and they rise at 7! We hit 8! Then 9! Both men spring in at 9.99!! The fans are thunderous again as these two push past their limits! They go forehead to forehead, then they SLAP back and forth! The SLAP fight gets fast ‘n’ furious! Then it turns into forearms! Vikingo ROCKS Gable, but Gable ducks the Dreamcast kick! ANKLE LOCK!!! Vikingo reaches out, but the fans tell him “SI SE PUEDES!!” Vikingo fights up, Gable waistlocks, GERMAN SUPELX! Vikingo lands out?!? DREAMCAST KICK!! Vikingo hobbles, he runs up, but Gable dodges. Vikingo goes up, the leg slows him down!
Vikingo still leaps for the POISON-RANA!!! Vikingo hobbles again, runs corner to corner, METEORA! Vikingo pushes Gable into the drop zone, goes up again, VIKINGO 630!!! Cover, VIKINGO WINS!!!!
Winner: El Hijo del Vikingo, by pinfall (still AAA Mega Champion)
Gable gave Vikingo the fight of his life, but Vikingo still won the war! And with him, AAA wins by holding onto their top prize! The other stars of AAA go to the ring to celebrate with Vikingo, will AAA be the biggest and the best it has ever been from here on out?
My Thoughts:
A great Worlds Collide with awesome matches and some great video packages to help WWE fans understand the history of AAA, but the results were all about how I expected. The one surprise might’ve been Legado winning, I really thought Wagner’s trio would win. But at the same time, Legado has to stick together long enough to compete for the AAA Trios Championships, so perhaps that is where they fall apart. Great promo from Rey, and very good segue into the opening trios match. Great win for AAA in that, and I like that we got interaction between Octagon and Dominik. Adding another match to MITB is wild, and I can’t wait to see how that goes.
Vaquer & Vice VS Dalys & Chika was great, and it is cool for Vaquer to win over her mentor. I already doubted her chances of winning at MITB given the SmackDown go-home math and how strong Naomi looks as a Heel right now, so at least Vaquer got this win tonight. The NXT North American Championship was wild, all four guys showing off their stuff, and Je’Von looked so close to winning. But with Sean Legacy waiting, Ethan of course won to keep things Heel VS Face on NXT this Tuesday. And then we got an epic main event, an instant classic, Match of the Year level stuff. Maybe El Grande Americano has a bad arm going into MITB to hint at how he’s obviously Gable, and then the arm is an excuse as to why Grande loses.
My Score: 9.1/10
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