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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/10/23)

It’s a furious Friday night!

Published

2 years ago

March 10, 2023

Steven Mitchell

Does Jey Uso still ACKNOWLEDGE his Tribal Chief?

Jey Uso returned to the Bloodline on Raw, but now Roman Reigns wishes to see it for himself. Will all be well within the family on SmackDown?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

WWE Intercontinental Championship Qualifier Furious 5 Way: Drew McIntyre VS Sheamus VS Karrion Kross VS LA Knight VS Xavier Woods; McIntyre and Sheamus win and advance to WrestleMania 39.
Six Man Tag: Legado Del Fantasma VS The Judgment Day; The Judgment Day wins.
Braun Strowman & Ricochet VS The Viking Raiders w/ Valhalla; The Viking Raiders win.
Charlotte Flair VS Shotzi Blackheart; Charlotte wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Paul Heyman welcomes The Usos.

Jimmy says what up, and Jey says, “Where’s the Tribal Chief?” Heyman hugs Jey, and says the Tribal Chief is so proud of Jey. But Jey’s stoic face has Heyman worried. Jey wants Heyman that when he finds Roman Reigns, to tell Roman Reigns that Jey’s here. Kayla Braxton then walks over and asks why Jey turned on Sami Zayn. Jey tells Kayla that everything he needs to say will be said in the middle of the ring tonight. Jimmy says we should be asking why Cody Rhodes stuck his nose in Bloodline business. The Usos head out, what will Main Event Jey say to the Head of the Table?

WWE Intercontinental Championship Qualifier Furious 5 Way: Drew McIntyre VS Sheamus VS Karrion Kross VS LA Knight VS Xavier Woods!

Everyone wants after Der Ring General’s gold! The Celtic Connection may have broken down as both McIntyre and Sheamus want their shot, but will either of them win their spot on the Grandest Stage of Them All? Or will an other step up to have their Hollywood dreams come true?

The bell rings and Woods fires off on Knight! Kross goes after Woods, he and Knight throw Woods out, but McIntyre and Sheamus just stare down with each other. But then Kross and Knight go after them! Kross and McIntyre brawl as a revisit of their feud, and Sheamus fires off with Knight! Sheamus and McIntyre each get the edge, McIntyre clotheslines Kross out and Sheamus TOSSES Knight. Fans fire up as the Celtic Connection stare down again. McIntyre says it didn’t have to be this way, but then Kross and Knight blindside them both! Knight tosses Sheamus out, Kross throws McIntyre out.

Knight talks trash while Kross beats down on McIntyre. Pittsburgh boos the Mega Star while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Kross digs his boot into Woods in the corner. Knight talks some smack but Woods fires off on him and Kross! Kross ROCKS Woods, DECKS him, then he and Knight both dig their boots in. They let off to intercept McIntyre! Kross beats McIntyre down, kicks him out, and Knight stomps away on Woods. Fans rally, Sheamus drags Knight out and RAMS him into barriers! Kross goes after Sheamus! But McIntyre brings Knight around, only for Knight to POST him! Knight gets in the ring and CLOBBERS Woods! Knight drops an elbow, then Kross storms back in.

Kross and Knight drag Woods up, they double whip, and they DOUBLE FLAPJACK! Knight calls out McIntyre coming in, but McIntyre fires off on him and Kross! McIntyre CHOPS, ROCKS and CHOPS on repeat! Kross puts McIntyre on the apron, McIntyre ROCKS Kross but Knight RAMS into McIntyre! Knight and Kross double suplex McIntyre up and in! But Sheamus climbs up! FLYING LARIAT for Sheamus! But Kross drags him off Knight, only for Sheamus to LARIAT! Sheamus UPPERCUTS Knight, UPPERCUTS again, then fires body shots! McIntyre has Kross, but Kross fights Future Shock!

Kross has a leg! HALF CRAB on McIntyre! Sheamus fireman’s carries Knight but Knight slips off to POST him! Then he drags Sheamus out for a JUMP NECKBREAKER! Cover, but Kross lets McIntyre go to drag Knight away! The alliance only lasts so long but Knight smirks and nods. Knight and Kross argue, but Kross goes to Woods. Only for Knight to DECK Kross! Knight tells Kross to never pull him off a pin. But Woods fires off haymakers and CHOPS! Woods lights Knight up, whips, but Knight reverses, only for Woods to duck ‘n ‘dodge and slide, ROLLING ELBOW! But Kross whips Woods to a corner!

Woods BOOTS Kross, and hits the HONOR ROLL! Knight returns, but Woods drop toeholds him to ropes! Woods runs, and he SLIDES on Knight to WRECK McIntyre with a dropkick! Sheamus runs in around the way, Woods dodges to SUPERKICK! Woods hurries up, shoulders into Kross, then steps in, TORNADO DDT! Knight runs into a fireman’s carry! GUTBUSTER DROP! Fans fire up for Woods and he hurries to the apron! Woods climbs, walks the tightrope, “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” LIMIT BREAKER!! Cover, EVERYONE breaks it!! Fans fire up while all five men are down, but then Imperium shows up on the stage.

Fans boo the Intercontinental Champion and his cohorts, but they keep their distance as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Kross bumps McIntyre off buckles. Kross hoists McIntyre into a Tree of Woe, stomps him, then DECKS Knight! Sheamus gets up, Kross BOOTS him down! Kross goes up the corner, but Knight goes up and after him, but McIntyre adds on! SPIDER GERMAN SUPERPLEX COMBO!!! Fans are thunderous but Imperium doesn’t seem impressed. Fans rally as all five competitors are down around all over, but McIntyre rises. McIntyre snarls as he runs in and CLOBBERS Kross! And again! McIntyre whips and ELBOWS Kross down! McIntyre then goes after Knight to clinch and OVERHEAD Belly2Belly!

Kross runs in, McIntyre dodges to NECKBREAKER! McIntyre kips up and fans fire up! McIntyre aims at Knight, brings him up but Knight wrenches out of the underhooks to LARIAT! Sheamus returns as Knight talks trash, and Sheamus CLOBBERS hm! And again! Woods returns, but into an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Knight runs in, into a POWERSLAM! Fans fire up with Sheamus, and he has Woods on the ropes! Sheamus CLUBS Woods in the back, then bends him back for BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! Fans count all the way to TEN, Sheamus lets Woods down, and then he catches Kross! Fans fire up for MORE BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN!!

Sheamus gives Kross his ten, and now Knight flounders up! Fans are thunderous as Sheamus gets the Mega Star! EVEN MORE BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! That’s THIRTY total!! Sheamus points to the WrestleMania sign, beats his chest as he aims from the corner, but McIntyre HEADBUTTS Knight down! The Celtic Connection stare down and argue. Sheamus says McIntyre stole his spotlight again! Woods LEAPS, but into a BROGUE!! Knight runs in, into a CLAYMORE!! Double covers, DOUBLE WIN!?!?

Winners: Sheamus and Drew McIntyre, by pinfall

One ref counted McIntyre’s three count, another counted Sheamus’, so what does this? Fans have the answer: “TRIPLE THREAT! TRIPLE THREAT!” Sheamus and McIntyre argue about this, and even Imperium isn’t sure what to make of it. How will Adam Pearce and upper management choose to handle this?

Backstage interview with Paul Heyman.

Kayla asks the Wise Man about how she tried to ask Jey Uso why he did what he did on Raw. Does Heyman have any insight as to what’s going on? Heyman seems a bit distracted himself. But this Cody Rhodes is too much, isn’t he? The Bloodline gets all this criticism for invoking the names of Cody’s family, and yet what did Cody do? He got involved in Bloodline business, and Bloodline business is family. Maybe that’s Cody’s counter attack. For almost 1000 DAYS, Roman Reigns has been champion. And every time a new challenger comes along, the Tribal Chief asks the Special Counsel how to handle this new challenger.

Do they do it like gangsters? Do they lie, manipulate and get inside the opponent’s head, so that by the time the match happens, they’re already defeated? Or do they do it with the truth? Because the truth is, Roman Reigns is the GOAT. Heyman is the GOAT. The Usos are the GOATs. And when they are aligned, the Bloodline cannot be stopped. But then comes along one Cody Rhodes. “Stylistically, a nightmare for us. He’s the one guy I never wanted to see across the ring from Roman Reigns. I went to my Tribal Chief, and I said, ‘What do we do? Gangster? Truth?’

“And in his infinite wisdom, the Tribal Chief said to me, ‘Wise Man, the most gangster thing we could do to Cody Rhodes is to smash him with the truth.’ Because the truth for Cody Rhodes is in his past that he couldn’t control, that he can’t escape, that will put such emotional baggage on Cody Rhodes that he never knew existed that by the time he walks into the ring at WrestleMania, he’ll already be a defeated opponent. And then, then the only story left for Cody Rhodes to tell will be when he takes his shoulders off the mat after being defeated by Roman Reigns, and has to pick the time and the place that he truthfully acknowledges his Tribal Chief, Roman… Reigns.”

Sheamus and McIntyre argue backstage.

Sheamus is still upset that McIntyre wants to snipe the Intercontinental Championship from him but McIntyre insists it didn’t have to be this way. The Brawling Brutes come in to stop the arguing, McIntyre says this should be like the old days, where they fight and then have drinks after. Will these men ever toast as friends again?

WWE announces the first of the 2023 Hall of Fame class!

It’s THE KING OF LUCHA, REY MYSTERIO! Kurt Angle, one of his greatest rivals, notes that Rey had the ability of igniting any crowd. Kofi Kingston says you couldn’t blink, because you knew Rey would do something incredible. The 619, the charisma, the connection to the fans as the Ultimate Underdog, Rey showed that it doesn’t matter your size, so long as you have heart. John Cena says to Rey, “impossible” was just a word. If Rey is headlining, just how big will this year’s class be?

Rey Mysterio is here!

Fans fire up as the King of Lucha is in Steel City! Rey high-fives the front row as he goes to the ring. Rey gets the mic, fans chant, “You Deserve It!” and Rey says, “Wow. This is a moment-” Wait. DOMINIK Mysterio shows up. And he’s brought the Judgment Day with him! Dom has the mic to say, “How pathetic.” Fans boo, Dom tells them to shut up, and he says that “WWE is really gonna induct a washed-up old man into the Hall of Fame? Huh? Look at me!” How many birthdays, how many Christmases, how many Thanksgivings, how many soccer games did you miss? All to make this Hall of Fame career.”

Fans boo more as the Judgment Day gets in the ring. Dom says Mami Rhea was right. Dom is ashamed to be Rey’s son! But here comes Legado Del Fantasma! Fans fire up as Santos Escobar leads Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro right to the ring to get in the Judgment Day’s faces! Rey hands the mic over to let Escobar speak. “Your father may have let go of what you did last week, but I haven’t. So SHUT UP! Legado del Fantasma and Judgment Day are supposed to have a match later tonight. How about we have it right now?!” Fans like the sound of that!

Finn grins and Dom talks trash, but it seems like we’re in agreement! A ref rushes out, will the Emperor of Lucha humble “Ex-Con Dom” once and for all?

Six Man Tag: Legado Del Fantasma VS The Judgment Day!

SmackDown returns and the match is under way! Cruz Del Toro arm-drags Finn Balor but Finn gets up to scoop. Cruz slips out to DROPKICK Finn! Cruz whips, Finn reverses but Cruz sunset flips! Finn rolls through to basement dropkick! Rhea is having fun, and Damian Priest tags in. Priest stomps Cruz, lines up a shot, and he BOOTS Cruz to a corner! Priest stomps away on Cruz, the ref counts, and Priest lets off at 4. Fans boo but the Judgment Day soak it up. Priest whips Cruz to ropes then ELBOWS him down! Cover, TWO! Priest drags Cruz up, tags in Dom, and they mug Cruz. Fans boo but Dom drags Cruz up and gives us Latino Heat.

Dom suplexes Cruz, Uno Amigo! Another suplex, Dos Amigos! Dom gives more Latino Heat, and he RAMS Cruz into the corner! Tag to Finn and he RAMS into Cruz. Finn CHOPS Cruz, whips him corner to corner, but Cruz BOOTS back! And then RANAS! Hot tag to Escobar! Escobar brings Finn around, fires forearms, and whips him to the corner! Tag to Wilde, he runs in to clothesline! Tag to Cruz, he runs in to clothesline! Escobar tags in and he runs to clothesline! Rhea is furious but Wilde tags in again. Wilde runs in, another clothesline! And then a snap suplex! Wilde fires up, fans fire up with him, and Wilde runs to IMPLODER SPLASH! Cover, TWO!

Finn flounders to a corner, he dodge Wilde, and then blocks Wilde’s boot to YANK him down! Wilde writhes but Finn drags him up. Tag to Priest, he and Finn mug Wilde, and Priest DECKS Wilde! Priest CHOKES Wilde on the ropes! The ref counts, Priest lets off and Wilde sputters. Priest whips Wilde to run him over! Cover, TWO! Priest looms over Wilde, fans rally up, and Priest drags Wilde up. Priest whips Wilde into the corner! Priest runs in to back elbow! Tag to Finn, and Priest hits BROKEN ARROW, and Finn STOMPS Wilde down! Tag to Dom, slingshot senton! Tag back to Finn, and he tags Priest back in.

Finn scoops Wilde and hits a BACKBREAKER! Priest adds a LEG DROP! Then Priest and Finn BLAST LDF! Fans boo but the Judgment Day soaks up the heat as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and fans rally as Dom and Wilde crawl. Hot tags to Finn and Escobar! Escobar dodges Finn, BLASTS priest, then kicks Finn. Escobar runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then CLOBBERS Finn! Escobar keeps moving to hit FLYING FOREARMS! ENZIGURI for Priest! Tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER for Finn! Then a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Escobar drags Finn up, fireman’s carries, but Finn fights free to ELBOW DROP DDT! Fans rally up, both men crawl, hot tag to Dom! Dom drags Escobar back as fans boo, but Escobar ENZIGURIS! Hot tag to Cruz! CROSSBODY! SOBAT!

Crus whips but Dom reverses to kick low. Dom runs, but into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, Priest breaks it! Priest drags Cruz up, whips him to a corner, but Cruz slips out and Priest hits buckles! Cruz goes up, to MISSILE DROPKICK! Priest flops out of the ring, Escobar and Wilde DIVE! Direct hit on Priest and Finn! Fans are thunderous, Rhea panics, and Vega RANAS! Rhea blocks, to BOMB Vega onto Escobar! Cruz runs at Dom, but Dom dodges! Cruz hits buckles Dom kicks and whips, but Cruz reverses. Dom uses that to WRECK Rey! But Cruz rolls Dom! But Rey’s anger is a distraction! Priest HEEL KICKS Cruz!! Dom covers, Judgment Day wins!!

Winners: The Judgment Day, by pinfall

Rey realizes Dom and the Judgment Day got the better of him again! Dom gets the mic to tell Rey, “Jefe… Hey, hey. Why don’t you guys shut your mouths when greatness is speaking!? I wanna have a man to man with you, Dad. I wanna have a heart to heart. So why don’t you guys give me the ring.” The Judgment Day asks if he’s sure and he says it’ll be fine. Fans boo but Dom assures Rey it’s just a talk. Rey has LDF stand down, and he walks into the ring as fans chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” at Dom.

Dom tells Rey that the one thing he doesn’t understand is why the WWE is inducting Rey, when the only Hall of Fame would be the Deadbeat Dads HOF. At the end of the day, Dom should’ve been Eddie’s son. Rey wants Dom to take that back but Dom tells Rey he needs to accept what he’s done. Dom pie faces Rey right into ropes! Dom eggs Rey on, fans want to see Rey do this, and Rey stands up. Rey steps out, but Dom rushes in, and Rey dumps Dom out! Dom is fired up from being embarrassed, and he shouts that he’s the one that matters! Rey says he will NOT fight Dom, no matter what he does. Dom says Rey will, but what will Dom do to escalate this further?

Adam Pearce finds Charlotte Flair waiting for him.

He asks the SmackDown Women’s Champion what he can do for her. She asks him if he’s been having a rough day at work. Or is he just not happy to see her? Pearce says he’s always happy to see the champ. But really, what’s up? Charlotte says that this is WrestleMania season, so she wants a match. Any match. Tonight? Tonight. Okay, he can do that. He’ll find someone suitable. She thanks him and heads out. And she tells him to hang in there. He’ll do his best. Who will Pearce serve up for The Queen just a month out from WrestleMania?

Braun Strowman & Ricochet VS The Viking Raiders w/ Valhalla!

The Monster of All Monsters and the King of Flight were involved in a massive tag brawl involving the Celtic Connection, Hit Row and their opponents here tonight. Will Braun & Ricochet be able to stop Ragnarök? Or will the warpath Erik & Ivar are on be able to topple two forces of nature?

The teams sort out and Ricochet starts against Erik. They circle, fans rally up, and Ricochet kicks at Erik’s leg. Erik shrugs it off, he rushes in but Ricochet slips around to headlock. Erik lifts Ricochet but Ricochet uses that to hit a headlock takeover. Erik fights right back up to his feet, Ricochet hits another takeover, but Erik fights up again. Erik throws body shots, whips Ricochet to a corner, but Ricochet goes up and over. Things speed up, Ricochet RANAS! Erik stands up to KNEE Ricochet down! Tag to Ivar and he runs in, but Ricochet dodges! Ricochet fires off kicks, headlocks, but Ivar powers up!

Ricochet fights the lift, Ivar powers out of the hold, and they RAM shoulders. Ivar CLUBS Ricochet but Ricochet fires off hands! Ivar blocks a whip, whips Ricochet, but Ricochet rolls off Ivar’s back! Ricochet comes back to RANA Ivar! Ivar gets up, into a DROPKICK! But Ivar rebounds, only for Ricochet to avoid the splash! Tag to Braun and fans fire up! Ricochet BOOTS Ivar, and then Braun clotheslines Ivar out of the ring! Erik runs in, but Braun CLUBS him out of the ring, too! Fans fire up as Braun TOSSES Ricochet onto the Vikings! Fans fire up as Braun stands tall, and Ricochet gets up to join him, as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Ricochet throws body shots to get out of a headlock. Erik shoves Ricochet to ropes, then CLOBBERS him on the rebound! Fans rally for Ricochet while Erik looms over him. Erik drags Ricochet up, tags Ivar, and the Vikings mug Ricochet. The ref counts, the Vikings let off at 4, but Ricochet is down on the mat all the same. Ivar stomps Ricochet, tags Erik, and Erik brings Ricochet up to feed Ivar’s KNEE! Ivar feeds Ricochet to Erik’s KNEE! Cover, TWO! Ricochet is hanging tough and that frustrates “Valhalla” Sarah Logan. Erik clamps onto Ricochet with a chinbar and grinds him down.

Braun coaches Ricochet and the fans rally up. Ricochet fights up, throws body shots, but Erik KNEES Low! Erik brings Ricochet around and he says he’s gonna break Ricochet’s pretty face. Ricochet ROCKS Erik, but Erik ROCKS Ricochet! The forearms go back and forth, heavier and heavier! Ricochet ROCKS Erik again, and again, and again! Ricochet spins, but into an ax handle! Erik DECKS Ricochet! Erik asks Braun if he wants some. Braun says why not! But Ivar sneaks up and anchors a foot! Braun kicks Ivar away but Erik BLASTS him! Braun ends up against barriers, and Ivar SPLASHES him against them!

Fans boo but Ricochet reels Erik in! Erik fights the cradle to suplex! Ricochet slips free, and V-TRIGGERS! Erik staggers but Ricochet has no one to tag! Ricochet dodges Erik, Erik hits buckles, and Ricochet fireman’s carries! But Ivar runs in! Ricochet handspring kicks him away! Ricochet dodges Erik, to RANA! Cover, TWO!! Erik survives, to hit Ace Ten Maou!! And then SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Now Ricochet survives! Sarah grows frustrated but Erik looms over Ricochet. Erik drags Ricochet up, but Ivar isn’t at the corner. Ricochet wrenches and ROCKS Erik, but Erik just snarls.

Ricochet ROCKS Eri again, Erik whips but Ricochet QUEBRADAS! Both men are down, Sarah shouts to Erik, but Braun rises! Fans rally up as Ricochet and Erik crawl! Hot tags to Ivar and Braun! The Monster BLASTS Ivar, BLASTS Erik, BOOTS Ivar, and then fires off hands! Braun goes corner to corner to SPLASH! And then he keeps going, to SHOTGUN!! Ivar ends up outside the ring and Pittsburgh fires up! Braun rips off his shirt, and it’s time to get on the tracks! Tag to Ricochet, Braun runs to BLAST Ivar! The Strowman Express keeps going, but misses Erik as Sarah gets him out of the way! Braun goes flying over the announce desk!!

But Ricochet DIVES to take Erik out! Fans are thunderous but Sarah creeps Ricochet out. Ricochet hurries back to the ring and goes up a corner, aimed at Ivar! 450- NO, Ivar moves! Ricochet lands on his feet and rolls through, but turns around into the HEEL KICK!! Ivar goes up top now?! For a WARBEARD SPLASH!! Cover, The Viking Raiders win!

Winners: The Viking Raiders, by pinfall

Erik & Ivar had the help of their Norse gods in the form of Valhalla, and they are victorious in the Steel City! Will the raid soon find golden treasure?

Pearce meets with Imperium.

He knows they want to know what he’s going to do about the Furious 5 Way’s result. Gunther says Pearce was given one specific job: identify the #1 contender. “Challenger” is singular, isn’t it? English isn’t Gunther’s native tongue, but he knows the difference. “Challengers” is plural. Look at Pearce. He lost all authority! This dereliction of duties will not be tolerated! Pearce wants them to take a breath. He doesn’t appreciate their tone but he understands where they’re coming from. Next week, McIntyre VS Sheamus, 1v1, the winner of that will be the singular challenger at WrestleMania. Good. Gunther will be watching. The Celtic Connection will come to blows, who his going to Hollywood?

Charlotte Flair VS ???

Steel City fires up for the SmackDown Women’s Champion as she looks to stay sharp before WrestleMania. But who will she face here tonight? And will this be more than just a tune-up for the Queen?

SmackDown returns and Charlotte’s opponent is… SHOTZI BLACKHEART! The Wild Child is back again, will she #TCB, Take Care o’ Business?

The bell rings and fans “WOO~!” as the two circle. Charlotte and Shotzi approach, and Shotzi offers a handshake. Charlotte takes it and they even fist bump. Fans cheer the sportsmanship, and the two tie up. Charlotte hits a headlock takeover, they go around, and Shotzi fights up. Shotzi powers out, Charlotte holds ropes to then come back and run Shotzi! Charlotte flexes and fans “WOO~!” Things speed up, Charlotte rolls over the dropdown, then hurdles. Shotzi springboards to RANA! Charlotte gets up, Shotzi runs back in, crucifix to a sunset flip, but Charlotte drags her up! Charlotte blocks a kick, spins Shotzi to a waistlock, and SLAMS her down!

Charlotte keeps on the waistlock but Shotzi fights up. Only for Charlotte to SLAM her again! Cover, TWO! Charlotte waistlocks again, but Shotzi holds ropes to buck her away. Shotzi runs, into a BOOT! Charlotte glances to the WrestleMania sign, then she drags Shotzi by a leg. But here comes Rhea! We knew she was here but she’s decided to distract her future opponent. Shotzi cradles! ONE!! Shotzi kicks, Charlotte ducks and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Charlotte kips up and fans fire up, and she stares Rhea down as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns as Charlotte climbs a corner, still glancing at Rhea. Shotzi grabs at Charlotte but Charlotte kicks her away. Shotzi comes back to GAMANGIRI! Shotzi goes up, she also glances at Rhea, and she SUPER STEINERS Charlotte down! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Shotzi snarls in frustration. Shotzi puts Charlotte on ropes, runs, but Charlotte dodges! Shotzi slips out of the ring, Charlotte runs up to BOOT her down! Charlotte then PLANCHAS, but Shotzi dodges to ROUNDHOUSE! And ROUNDHOSUE again! Rhea is amused as Charlotte wobbles. Shotzi gets in the ring, builds speed, but charlotte DECKS her first!

Charlotte gets in the ring, but Shotzi KICKS! Shotzi spins, into a CHOP! Charlotte CHOPS again, and again! And again! And again! Charlotte scoops Shotzi, to carry her around, and FALL AWAY SLAM! Charlotte kips up, fans fire up, and Charlotte runs in to SPEAR!! But she’s not done there! Charlotte makes Rhea watch the FIGURE FOUR! And then the FIGURE EIGHT!! Shotzi taps, Charlotte wins!

Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission

Rhea creeps up closer just to wave at Charlotte. The Queen stands tall, but Rhea gets a mic before she joins her in the ring. Charlotte also gets a mic, and she asks Rhea what she has to say. “Watching you tonight, Charlotte, just reminded me exactly why I chose you after I won the Royal Rumble. But you can wipe that smug look off of your face. Because when I look into your eyes, I don’t only see acceptance, but I see all your insecurities. So at WrestleMania, I’m gonna take the one thing that makes you feel so important, when I become the SmackDown Women’s Champion.”

Fans boo but Charlotte says, “Hush your mouth. Your improvement may be something that you’re so, so proud of, but I have improved every single day of my life. Some people love me for it, others react negatively, but it’s a fact: I want it more. I will outwork anyone, male or female, because I take this business oh so very seriously! You’re Rhea Bloody Ripley. That means you will rip apart anyone that stands in your way. Except for me.” Charlotte drops the mic and heads out, but Rhea just smiles. Will the Eradicator end the reign in Hollywood?

The Usos head to the ring.

Main Event Jey was very vague about things earlier tonight, but now all will be made clear! This is the 600th DAY as tag team champions for Jey and Jimmy, but this could be the most important day ever. The Usos get the mics, and Jimmy tells Pittsburgh, “The Bloodline is back together, and the Bloodline is now in your city!” Fans are torn but Jey says, “The big question of the night, of the whole week.” Fans chant for “SAMI! SAMI!” Jey says, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, they be like, ‘Jey, why’d yo udo it? Why you do it? Why you betray Sami Zayn like that?'” Fans chant for Sami more, and “You’re Not Ucey!”

Jey wants them to step in his shoes. What would they do? Huh? WHAT WOULD YOU DO!? One of your family’s car breaks down, you give ’em a ride, right? They hungry, you go grocery shopping for ’em, right? Their lights gonna get shut off, you cut that electric bill down, right? You’d do anything for your family, so what would you do?! If they wanna know why Jey did it, it’s “because I had to. I had to. I ain’t wanna do it. I ain’t wanna do it. I ain’t had no choice. I never had a choice, because HE (Jimmy) is my blood!” Jimmy is his TWIN, his BROTHER, his FAMILY, not YOU, Sami! And neither are the fans!

Fans boo but Jimmy grins. Jey says they wanna blame him for this? They don’t know what he goes through! They sit in the stands, or in the living room, saying “Aw, they great!” But you don’t know what he’s going through. There IS one person he blames. Fans chant, “Sami’s Family!” Jey says that person he blames IS Sami Zayn. Jey let Sami into the Bloodline but Sami was gonna let Jimmy get clipped. Jey tells Sami, “What was I supposed to do? You know what your problem is, Sami?” Everyone’s already said it, and the problem is that Sami is selfish! All Sami had to do was fall in line! But he don’t know nothing about that, cuz his ass ain’t blood, and never will be.

Jimmy says now that they’re done with Sami, there’s one problem left: Cody Rhodes! Fans cheer that name but Jimmy says, “Cody, what is your issue? What is wrong with you?” But Cody is HERE!! The American Nightmare is in Pittsburgh and the fans fire up! Cody even gets his pyro! Cody has the mic to say, “I keep hearing my name. If you’re going to talk about me, why don’t you talk directly to me?” The Usos answer to Roman Reigns, but Cody doesn’t. Cody answers to the fans. And it sounds like the fans don’t wanna hear them talk, they’d rather see them fight! Fans cheer that!

Jimmy says Cody takes another step, he won’t make it to Mania! Cody throws off his coat as Jimmy says they’ll put Cody on the shelf like they did Sami Zayn! But Sami slides in to TACLKE Jey!! Jimmy is shocked, he goes after Sami, but Cody gets after Jimmy! The Usos go after Cody but he fights them off! Sami throws Jimmy out, Cody throws Jey out! Sami TACKLES Jimmy onto the desk! Cody and Jey brawl in the crowd! Jimmy SMACKS Sami off the desk! And again! Jimmy hurries to find where Jey and Cody went. Jimmy ROCKS Cody, but Sami CLOBBERS Jimmy! The brawl is chaotic, Sami TOSSES Jey while Cody DECKS Jimmy!

Sami gets in the ring with Jey, to clothesline Jey up and out! Cody clotheslines Jimmy up and out! Fans fire up as the American Nightmare and the Honourary Hab stand tall! Cody raises Sami’s hand in victory, there has been NO problem solved! Sami says if this is what Jey had to do, then this is what Sami has to do! What will it take to put this all to bed?

My Thoughts:

A great episode for SmackDown, great developments in most of the stories, but especially in the Bloodline’s story. I like that Jey had such a stern expression that it kinda unsettled Heyman. Good promo from Heyman to try and deflect this onto Cody, and to again hype up Roman VS Cody. Cody had deduced last week that Roman was the mastermind behind the promos, Heyman added the details to that revelation, and it was all effective.

Jey’s promo was great stuff, with his motivation being logical, and about how many had figured. Jey takes the family line because it’s the family line, and he sees things their way now. Though, for half a second I hoped he was gonna blame Roman and try to reason with Jimmy that they could run things instead. Cody and Sami taking the fight to the Usos was good stuff, too, but now we just need Kevin.

The Furious 5 Way as the opener was a great move. It was a great match, and it was clever to give us a double cover finish. Like the crowd, I was hoping they’d automatically make this a Triple Threat, but Gunther had a good promo with Pearce to insist they keep things 1v1. McIntyre VS Sheamus next week will be awesome stuff but unless they come up with some kind of draw, I feel like it’s going to be McIntyre’s win. How Sheamus reacts to that will be harder to say. He could stay Face and support McIntyre, having lost fair and square. Or he could go Heel and be a sore loser. I’ve been liking Face Sheamus so I hope it’s the former.

Great use of the Hall of Fame news to give us a Rey and Dominik interaction. But giving Rey the HOF induction while he’s still active, feels like a sign that Rey is retiring this year. Great Six Man out of Judgment Day and Legado, and of course Judgment Day wins with some cheating. But wow, Dom saying he should’ve been Eddie’s son, aka Eddie should’ve won that ladder match way back when, that was some strong stuff. Rey embarrassing Dom with the fake-out was good, but now it feels like Dom might have to drag the rest of the family into this to compel Rey to have a match with him.

Great tag match out of Braun & Ricochet VS Viking Raiders. Fans still really like Braun, and I would think they still really like Ricochet, both guys can do things others cannot, but the Vikings winning made sense. Erik & Ivar needed this to stop their rollercoaster ride as a team. Whatever happens with the tag titles at WrestleMania (like Sami & Kevin taking them from the Usos), Erik & Ivar really should be serious competition for the champions. Maybe we see a big tag team contender’s match for one of the two nights, or even on the RawDown After Mania, and Viking Raiders come out on top.

Good little promo from Pearce and Charlotte, but I didn’t even realize that was Charlotte when she was first on screen. That full body blue outfit and the gloves made her like the Invisible Woman from Fantastic 4 or something. Shotzi as Charlotte’s last minute opponent made sense, as Shotzi isn’t in any story right now. Good match all the same but of course Charlotte wins. Good promo from Charlotte and Rhea, but it still feels like this is going to be Rhea’s win, and the Judgment Day moves with her to SmackDown. Then with the King & Queen of the Ring tournament/event set for May, I would hope the winner of the QOTR challenges a champion for the Summer.

My Score: 8.6/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025

Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

Published

8 hours ago

March 27, 2025

Andrew Balaz

Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.

Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.

Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.

.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/srciTTbel0

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025

Ratings:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4

Results:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge

Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.

Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.

Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.

.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/FnKwPqm2ff

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025

Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr

Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.

Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.

Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!

Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.

Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich

I expect very little from this match.

Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.

Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.

Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.

Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin

Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.

Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.

Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.

Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.

Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.

Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater

Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.

Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.

Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.

Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.

Overall Score: 6.5/10

Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.

There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (3/27/25)

Is there a new Minion in town?

Published

11 hours ago

March 27, 2025

Steven Mitchell

Diamante wants to work with Athena?

The ROH Women’s World Champion has Billie Starkz, but it seems Diamante wants to change that. Will she make herself Minion Numero Uno?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Dark Panther VS Okumura; Panther wins.
Six Man Tag: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Willie Mack VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection; Dustin, Sammy & Mack win.
Athena & Diamante VS Jordan Blu & Mazzerati; Athena & Diamante win.
The Dark Order VS The Premier Athletes w/ Mark Sterling; The Premier Athletes win.
Queen Aminata VS Viva Van; Aminata wins.
Six Man Tag: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Titan VS Barbaro Cavernario, Rugido & Volador Jr; Atlantis, Fuego & Titan win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Athena talks with Diamante.

The Fallen Goddess tells the Cuban Diamond, “Tonight is going to be very, very crucial to you joining MIT. I just don’t take people barging their way into my group, my prestigious academy.” Billie Starkz walks in and says hi to “Boss” Athena and “Di,” but Athena ignores her to continue explaining that this is Diamante’s initiation. This is a test to see if- Billie pokes Athena in the shoulder and Athena asks, “Yes?” Billie says hi, and Athena says cool. Anyway, this is going to test if Diamante has what it takes to be part of the Forever Champion’s MIT. Diamante says sure. Billie keeps wanting Athena’s attention and Athena asks what she wants.

Billie motions as if to say she’s expecting something, and Athena says, “What? You want me to say, ‘Hi, Billie. You’ve been doing so great. You’ve been busy, busy being a busy bee meddling in everyone’s business.’ Tonight, it’s not about you. We’ve been there, we’ve done that. And it’s time that we bring something… new to MIT.” Billie says that’s great. Athena says tonight, they don’t need Billie. She can go meddle in someone else’s business. Athena & Diamante leave and Billie is shocked that she’s being left out. Is Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths being further demoted?

A sneak preview of AEW Stories: Komander.

“I was born for something. I feel I am destined for something. I have a purpose in life. I have a purpose in wrestling. And now, to have this great opportunity at Final Battle, for the ROH World Television Champion, what a moment it would be to achieve this, to achieve this mission. To achieve this feat for all my people, for the people who believe in me. This will be a big step in my career. Something that will mark the great story of Komander in AEW.” Watch the full documentary of Komander’s rise on AEW’s official YouTube channel.

Six Man Tag: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Willie Mack VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection!

The Sons of Texas are getting a bit tired of Mansoor & Mason Madden obsessing over the ROH World Tag Team Championships, but they have to go one more round with them and their new pal. But they’re not clowning around, because they’re bringing the Chocolate Juggalo along! Will Mack help The Natural & The Spanish God shine? Or will they not be #TVReady?

The trios sort out and Mack starts against Johnny. The fans rally, Johnny and Mack circle, and they keep the Code of Honor. They circle and tie up, and Mack powers Johnny back. But Johnny puts Mack in a corner to fire body shots! Johnny whips, Mack reverses, and Mack runs up, only for Johnny to slip outside, slide under, then go back out to GAMANGIRI! Mack staggers, Johnny springboards, but Mack gets under! Johnny rolls through, Mack ducks ‘n’ dodges then LEG LARIATS! The fans fire up and Mack brings Johnny over. Tag to Sammy, Mack wrenches Johnny for Sammy to CHOP Johnny down!

Sammy brings Johnny up and CHOPS him against ropes! Sammy whips, hurdles, then backflips over to DROPKICK Johnny! Sammy kips up so smooth, then he brings Johnny back up. But Johnny blocks the chop to spin Sammy around and DECK him! The fans boo but Johnny points to Mansoor. Mason goes nuts rallying for Mansoor as Johnny tags him in. Johnny & Mansoor reel Sammy in for a DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX, but Sammy lands out! Sammy ducks the double lariat, ELBOWS Johnny away, then BOOTS Mansoor! QUEBRADA! Direct hit on both men, and Sammy brings Mansoor over to tag Dustin!

The fans fire up as the Sons of Texas whip the Iron Chic! Atomic drop! Then DOUBLE RHODES UPPERCUT! The fans cheer, Dustin brings Mansoor up to whip, but Mansoor reverses. Mansoor blocks the boot, but not the UPPERCUT! Mansoor distracts the ref and that lets Mason CLOBBER Dustin from the apron! The ref is busy with Sammy & Mack so he missed that, and fans boo as Mansoor stomps away. Tag to Mason, he CHOKES Dustin on the ropes, and the ref counts. Mason stops at 4 to talk trash on Mack. Then Mason UPPERCUTS Dustin, and drops an ELBOW! Mason drags Dustin up to whip him into the corner.

Tag to Mansoor and Mason sends him in for a LARIAT! Mason comes back to ELBOW! Feed to the atomic drop, then Mansoor dropkicks the legs out! Mason runs up, WRECKS IN EFFECT! The fans boo that booty but Mason sits Dustin up. MXM pinball Dustin between the hips! The fans boo, Dustin flops over, and Mansoor tags Johnny. Mansoor sits Dustin up for Johnny to ROCK with a right hand! Johnny KICKS Dustin, ROCKS him again, then tags Mason. The fans rally but MXM TV mugs Dustin with hands from all sides! Tag to Mansoor, he feeds Dustin to Mason’s scoop! CATWALK LEG DROP COMBO! Cover, TWO!

Dustin survives but Mansoor keeps him down with an armlock and chinbar. The fans rally, Dustin fights up, and Dustin reaches out, only for Dustin to CLUB him! Mansoor whips Dustin to the corner, but Dustin BLASTS Mason & Johnny! He dodges Mansoor, and he SNAP POWERSLAMS! The fans fire up while Dustin and Mansoor are down! Dustin crawls, so does Mansoor, and hot tags to Johnny and Sammy! The fans fire up as Sammy goes up, CROSSBODY for Mansoor & Johnny! The fans fire up again and Sammy TOSSES Mansoor out. Sammy then PLANCHAS onto Johnny! Sammy is feeling it as he goes back into the ring.

Sammy builds speed and he FOSBURY FLOPS onto Mansoor! Sammy high-fives the front row, then he slides back inside. Sammy dodges Johnny to CUTTER! Cover, Mason breaks it! Mason TOSSES Sammy out, then he fires up! Mack steps in and fires body shots! Mack LARIATS Mason up and out! Mansoor is back, but Mack stops the superkick to FLIP him, and STUNN ER! The fans fire up but Johnny gives Mack a FLYING CHUCK! Dustin runs in and hits a DESTROYER! Mansoor returns, but Dustin Manhattan drops him! And then atomic drops! And now Mansoor is in the corner! The fans fire up as Dustin opens Mansoor up!

The ref reprimands, but Sammy distracts Dustin for the SHATTERED DREAMS! But a LEG LARIAT from Mason takes Dustin out! Sammy springboards in, but into Mason’s hand! Mack saves Sammy from the choke slam and ROUNDHOUSES Mason! Sammy goes up for a FLYING CUTTER!! Mack puts Mason in place for the “WOOP WOOP!” STANDING MOONSAULT! But a SHINING WIZARD from Johnny takes out Mack! Sammy JUMP KNEES Johnny! Then the torture rack for GO TO HOSPITAL! Cover, Mack & Sons of Texas win!

Winners: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Willie Mack, by pinfall

A great win for this trio, but MXM attacks! The fans boo as Mansoor & Mason are sore losers as they beat down Sammy and Mack! They get Mack up to give him a DOUBLE SUPLEX, then put him in the drop zone! STARSHIP PAIN! Johnny covers, MXM count, and MXM TV “wins!” They once again STEAL a belt! It’s one of the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship belts! The delusion returns, does MXM TV really think of themselves as the champions? Will Dustin have to call in The Von Erichs to settle this?

Taya Valkyrie & Lady Frost went to CMLL!

The CMLL Women’s Tag Team Championships have laid vacant, but Mrs. TV and the Coolest Wrestler You Know made it through the tournament of six matches in just a week! Taya finally made her CMLL debut despite wrestling in and out of Mexico for 13 YEARS. This is where La Wera Loca was born! Frost herself has a second home in Mexico after her three years wrestling here, and they gelled well. They did not win the titles, but are more than ready to try again. Will Taya & Frost prove themselves worthy of gold in the near future?

Athena & Diamante VS Jordan Blu & Mazzerati!

As the Minion Overlord said earlier tonight, this is the audition for the Cuban Diamond into Minions In Training. Will Diamante pass with flying colors? Or will the #BlueMazzerati run them off the road?

The teams sort out and Diamante starts against Mazzerati. The bell rings, the two tie up, and Diamante waistlocks to then shove, dodge, and run Mazzerati over. Things keep moving, Diamante jumps over the dropdown to then tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Mazzerati tumbles to a corner, Diamante runs to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans cheer, Athena likes what she sees, and Diamante TOSSES Mazzerati away. Diamante eggs Blu on so Blu tags in. Diamante swats Blu’s lariat to then UPPERCUT and LARIAT! Diamante flexes while she looms over Blu. Blu reaches out, but Diamante drags her away from Mazzerati.

Diamante CLUBS Blu, teases Mazzerati by holding Blu out to her, but then she drags Blu away to rain down forearms! Diamante checks with Athena, Athena likes what she sees, but she also wants Diamante to keep on Blu. Diamante drags Blu from Mazzerati again to rain down more forearms! Diamante again wants validation, but Blu scrambles away! Hot tag to Mazzerati! Fans fire up as Mazzerati fires off forearms! Boxing elbows and a cravat, but Diamante blocks the knee to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans chant for Athena but Diamante gives Mazzerati a CUBAN TWIST first! Cover, but Blu steps in!

Diamante storms up on Blu ROCK her! And then HOTSHOT NECKBREAKER int he ropes! Diamante runs side to side to WRECK Blu with a dropkick! Diamante tags Athena in and the fans cheer. Diamante brings Mazzerati around for the champ, and feeds Mazzerati to the KNOCKOUT SHOT! Cover, Athena & Diamante win!

Winners: Athena & Diamante, by pinfall

Dominant indeed as Diamante does 99% of the work yet lets Athena take all the credit! Does this make Diamante the perfect Minion?

AEW shares The Learning Tree’s message from Dynamite.

Chris Jericho says, “Last Sunday on Collision, I had Gravity’s mask taken from me. Or should I say, taken from us. But that’s okay, because I think it’s time for all the masks to be removed. It’s time to discuss some ugly truths that need to be addressed. Like the fact that you two (Big Bill & Bryan Keith) have been under the branches of The Learning Tree for far too long without using the wisdom that I’ve bestowed upon you. I need to ask you why I have to keep telling you time and time again to prove yourselves, I’m sick of asking! You need to think if it’s worthy for you to still be with Chris Jericho.

“If you think that, then it’s time for you to make some drastic changes, and go prove yourselves to me! Once again, for the last time, PROVE IT!” Bill & Keith quietly walk off, and Jericho turns his attention back to the camera. Bandido got his brother’s mask back, congrats. But it isn’t Gravity’s mask that Jericho wants, it’s Bandido’s! Jericho wants Bandido to feel the disgrace and humiliation that his brother did when Jericho tore that mask off in front of their family! And why would Bandido put up the mask? Jericho knows Bandido wants to be ROH World Champion again, so how about this? Title VS Mask for Dynasty!

Bandido, is it worth risking the humiliation? Is it risking the disgrace? Is it worth making your mother cry again when you lose the mask? Is it worth it? Jericho thinks so. See you at Dynasty. The Nueve is ready to risk it all, but will he be the one to lose it all in just 10 days?

The Dark Order VS The Premier Athletes w/ Mark Sterling!

While Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds could not get Preston Vance to see what he’s become, the former Number 10 did have a painfully true observation about how the Numbers have dwindled. But can Uno & Reynolds prove there is still strength in the Numbers? Or is the Dark Order all but done?

And of course “Smart” Mark has to cut Bobby Cruise off. “Everybody knows that this is Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese! The Premier Athletes are very excited to be at The Theater in the Virgin Hotel. Which is ironic, because we’re also in a theater full of virgins! But that’s okay, because some day, you will get your chance. We believe in you!” Wait a minute, Preston & The Frat House are watching from the crowd. If they’re to be believed, none of them fit that description. But Sterling says tonight is everyone’s chance to be part of this winning team! (They have almost no wins, though…) When Sterling says, “Athletes!” you say “Rule!” and NOTHING ELSE!

“Hands in, boys. Ohh… Athletes!” “SUCK!” The Frat House also joined in on that, and Jacked Jameson can’t believe The Premier Athletes are that stupid to fall for that again. Finally, Uno & Reynolds make their entrance, and the Frat House talk trash on them, too. The Code of Honor is kept, but then The Athletes kick low! The bell rings, Daivari bumps Uno off buckles while Nese does the same with Reynolds. The Athletes rain down fists, then climb up to shout, “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!!” Vegas has spoken, and then The Dark Order YANK The Athletes down! Daivari & Nese hit buckles on the way down, and Dark Order coordinates.

Uno & Reynolds run corner to corner, Uno ELBOWS Nese while Reynolds LARIATS Daivari! The Dark Order goes again, ELBOW for Daivari and LARIAT for Nese! They want a third time, but the Athletes dodge! Nese & Daivari run in, but now Dark Order dodges, and they get that third round of ELBOW and LARIAT in! The fans fire up for the JAWBREAKER into the BACKBREAKER into the DDT! Cover, TWO! Nese is tougher than that and The Frat House talk all kinds of trash. Nese ROCKS Reynolds from the apron, but Reynolds BOOTS him down! The fans rally and Reynolds builds speed, only for Daivari to trip him up!

Reynolds BOOTS Daivari, but Nese LARIATS Reynolds out! Sterling cheers, the ref is busy keeping Uno back, so Sterling & The Athletes all stomp away on Reynolds! The Athletes get away with all that, then Nese puts Reynolds in. Cover, TWO! Reynolds stays in this but Nese stands Reynolds up to bump him off buckles. Tag to Daivari, but Reynolds fires back! The Athletes mug Reynolds, the ref counts, and “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!” Still not learning their lesson… Daivari drags Reynolds up and bumps him off buckles. Daivari CHOPS, then whips corner to corner hard! Tag to Nese, and the mugging continues.

The ref counts, Daivari pushes Reynolds down at 4, then Nese scuffs Reynolds. Nese eggs Reynolds on, the fans rally up, and Nese mocks them. But Reynolds CHOPS! Nese keeps Reynolds from Uno, but Reynold ROCKS Nese! Nese keeps Reynolds back, then slips around to BLAST Uno! The fans boo, but Reynolds BACKDROPS Nese! Nese tags Daivari, he runs in but into a BOOT! Reynolds goes up, but Daivari SHOVES him down hard! Reynolds clutches his leg, Daivari distracts the ref, and that lets Nese attack Uno and Sterling stomp Reynolds! The fans boo, The Frat House is having fun either way, and the Athletes get away again.

Daivari stands Reynolds up to CHOP! “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!” Wait, did Frat House say “RULE” this time? Where do their allegiances lie? Or are they just drunk? Daivari drags Reynolds over, tags Nese, and Nese stomps away on Reynolds. Tag to Daivari, the Athletes stomp Reynolds more, but Reynolds CHOPS back! Daivari KNEES and CLUBS low, then holds Reynolds up. Nese runs up but Reynolds BOOTS him! Reynolds fights back but gets mugged all over again! The Athletes DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX, but Reynolds lands out! Hot tag to Uno! Uno dodges Daivari, BOOTS Nese, then he fires off CHOPS on them both!

The Athletes mug Uno, double whip, but Uno ducks to feint the lariats, and he DOUBLE DDTS! The fans fire up and Uno feeds off that energy! Uno tags in Reynolds, and The Dark Order has Daivari up! Spin and SUPERKICK, into a Gory Especial and GORY BOMB CODE BREAKER! Cover, Nese breaks it! Uno runs up to swing on Nese, but Nese dodges to mule kick, knee lift, and SUPERKICK! Reynolds runs up, Nese throat chops him! Nese has Reynolds for forearms, then the BULLDOG HOTSHOT PLANCHA! Down goes Uno! Nese drags Uno up to whip him into steel steps! The fans rally as Daivari storms up on Reynolds.

Daivari fires a forearm, but Reynolds fires back! They go back and forth, faster and faster, but then Daivari knees low! Daivari whips, Reynolds reverses and sends Daivari to the apron! Reynolds avoids the shoulder to GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP! Daivari falls, Nese hurries to his side, but Reynolds DIVES onto them both! The fans fire up, but then The Frat House throw their drinks at Reynolds! Reynolds is furious but Vance mockingly says, “My bad.” Nese runs up, but Reynolds THROWS him at the Frat House! The fans fire up as Reynolds hits a strike! Sterling complains, but Reynolds chases him off! Reynolds goes to the ring and brings Daivari up.

Daivari throat chops! Daivari wrenches, hammerlocks, but Reynolds ducks the lariat to kick low! Sterling gets on the apron, the ref stops him, but Daivari takes a swing on Reynolds! Reynolds ducks again, and he rolls Daivari up! But the ref isn’t there to count! Reynolds would’ve won this twice over by now! And now The Frat House sneaks up to ringside! Vance slides in and SPINEBUSTERS Reynolds! Daivari goes up, CARPET RIDE SPLASH! Cover, Premier Athletes win!!

Winners: The Premier Athletes, by pinfall

It took a huge assist from Vance, but the Athletes finally won! They still suck, but will The Dark Order change targets and tear down The Frat House?

ROH hears from Paul Walter Hauser.

In an interview with TMZ, PWH spoke on the highly inappropriate behavior of QT Marshall during the Revolution Zero Hour. QT didn’t just throw his drink on PWH, he threw an alcoholic drink on PWH, who is in a sobriety program and has been sober for three years. And from what PWH understands, QT doesn’t even drink alcohol himself, so QT went the extra mile just to insult PWH! PWH says that is messed up. But if QT wants a fight, well, who cares if he’s a trained wrestler and PWH isn’t? PWH will still kick QT’s ass!

Backstage interview with QT Marshall.

Renee Paquette talks with the man in question and brings up the issue QT has with PWH. She was there when QT threw that drink on PWH, and QT claims that’s not what happened. She explains about how PWH has been three years sober and QT threw alcohol on him. Now PWH wants to fight QT! QT says none of that happened. Paul Walter Hauser is a fan, QT was being nice to a fan. QT gave PWH a chance to lock up, they did, and what does PWH do? He puts QT in a headlock! QT has six screws in his neck. Worse than that, PWH was trying to embarrass QT. But this is Hollywood, and when you try to embarrass someone, you get something thrown at you.

The fact the cup had alcohol in it is not QT’s problem, he was taking that drink to throw it out. But if you ask QT, PWH owes him the apology. He wants a match? PWH wants to step into the ring with QT Marshall? Stop whining to TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter. Just come here to QT’s world, look him in the eye, and ask him! If PWH shows QT the respect he deserves, there’s a chance PWH gets what he’s looking for. QT thanks Renee and heads out, but will QT’s massive ego be his DOOM?

The Premier Athletes regroup backstage.

They’re all pumped from finally winning, and put hands in! “ATHLETES! RULE!” Sterling tells them that was a huge win over Dark Order, just like he said they’d get! They’ve been one of, if not THE, best tag team in ROH all year! Daivari says, “All year? All year? Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese have been one of the best damn tag teams in this industry for EIGHT years! Every promoter knows it, all the boys in the back know it, every single fan knows it! That’s why WE are the most consistent guys in all of ROH!” Nese says it is inevitable! They will be the future ROH World Tag Team Champions, because Athletes Rule!

Los Titanes del Aire also visited Mexico!

Komander thanks CMLL and Arena Mexico for the warm welcome as they made their desire, long-awaited debut against international superstars like Mistico & Mascara Dorada. The Titans stood tall, going back and forth with those icons, and the people received them in a great way. The fans chanted for them, there were even AEW fans there, and it doesn’t matter if they win or lose. They’re two young men who are living the childhood dream! They’re so happy that their families were there to witness this journey. The world will soon know the names of Los Titanes del Aire!

Six Man Tag: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Titan VS Barbaro Cavernario, Rugido & Volador Jr!

The Lucha de Honor crossover continues as we get another instant classic trios match! But will the second generation star, The Fire, and El Inmortal be a force to be reckoned with? Or will the Caveman and Los Depredadores be their own winning combination?

The trios stare down and the fans cheer for “LUCHA LIBRE!” The bell rings, Rugido BOOTS Titan! Atlantis SUPERKICKS Rugido! Volador BOOTS Atlantis! Fuego runs to LEAPING ARM-DRAG Volador! Barbaro CLOBBERS Fuego! Fuego kips up, Barbaro runs, but Fuego goes Matrix! And then Fuego stands to do his dance! The fans cheer, Fuego RAMS Barbaro, then “OLE~!” Fuego runs, and he LEAPING ARM-DRAGS Barbaro! Volador returns to whip Fuego, but Titan is there to put Fuego on the apron. Lucha rules makes Titan legal now and things speed up between him and Volador. Titan ducks ‘n’ dodges then fakes Volador out!

Titan sweeps the leg and basement dropkicks! Rugido runs up but into a strike fest! Titan runs, but into a ROUNDHOUSE! Rugido runs, Titan sweeps the legs while he slides out! Atlantis slingshots in, wrenches Rugido, and whips him to a corner. Rugido goes up but Atlantis KICKS him out of the air! Atlantis then somersaults to CUTTER! Barbaro y Volador run in, Atlantis ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA Volador! Then he runs, tilt-o-whirls and RANAS Barbaro! The fans fire up for Atlantis, Fuego joins in, and they high-ten. Titan joins in and high-fives them, then the team lets Fuego be legal as Rugido steps back in.

Fuego does his dance, trips Rugido, then runs. Rugido drops down, Volador trips Fuego, and Rugido basement DROPKICKS! Rugido CLOBBERS Titan, DECKS Atlantis, and Volador joins in as they stomp Titan. Barbaro gets Titan up to SMACK him to a corner! Barbaro LARIATS Titan, sits him down, and then he gets some stomps in. Titan fights back, but Volador grabs the arms. Rugido ROUNDHOUSES Titan down! Barbaro y Los Depredadores get Titan up, whip him to a corner, then Barbaro runs up to CHOP! Barbaro puts Titan up for Volador to GAMANGIRI, then Volador y Barbaro YANK Titan down! Rugido adds a basement DROPKICK!

Titan bails out, Atlantis is in, but Barbaro DROPKICKS him down! Rugido CLAWS at the mask! The ref reprimands, the fans rally up, but the mugging continues! Barbaro HEADBUTTS Atlantis, then he and Volador whip Atlantis to the corner. Barbaro runs up and LARIATS! Rugido LARIATS! Then they feed Atlantis to a SUPERKICK! Barbaro covers, TWO! Atlantis stays in this, the fans rally up, but Barbaro drags Atlantis up again. Barbaro whips, Los Depredadores DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! They sit Atlantis up, Barbaro runs, and he SHOTGUNS Atlantis down! Atlantis falls out, the fans boo, but Fuego hurries in!

Fuego circles with Barbaro but Rugido CLUBS Fuego on the back! Rugido scoops and SLAMS Fuego, Barbaro soaks up the heat, and Los Depredadores stand Fuego up. Barbaro CHOPS Fuego against the ropes! The fans “WOO~!” but then they boo. Rugido CHOPS Fuego, his team talk on what to do next, but Atlantis tags in! Volador kicks low, Rugido kicks Atlantis down! They double whip, then they TRIPLE BOOT Altantis out! Titan returns, but he’s wary of who to go after. Rugido grabs Titan’s leg, Barbaro CLUBS him, and then Volador holds that leg out for Barbaro to KICK! Titan falls and flounders away, the ref reprimands Volador’s team.

Fuego storms in but Volador kicks him down. Los Depredadores double whip, then bypass and DOUBLE HIP TOSS Fuego to Barbaro for a POWERBOMB POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Fuego survives, but Barbaro clamps on with a GROUND COBRA TWIST! Fuego endures as Barbaro thrashes him around. Barbaro CLUBS away on Fuego’s chest, then fires elbows in! Barbaro lets Fuego go to stand over him. Barbaro lets Fuego tag Atlantis? Atlantis and Barbaro circle, the fans rally up, but then Rugido KICKS Atlantis down from behind! The fans boo as Los Depredadores just keep bullying their opponents! Barbaro CHOPS Atlantis to the corner!

Barbaro soaks up the heat, Los Depredadores mug Atlantis, and Rugido BITES at Atlantis’ mask! Barbaro puts Atlantis in the corner and climbs up, to SPIT in his face! And then he BITES Atlantis’ chin! Barbaro CHOPS Atlantis, Los Depredadores stomp him down, and the fans boo as they dig their boots in! Atlantis flails, grabs at Rugido’s boot, but Rugido lets off so Barbaro can whip corner to corner. Barbaro sends both Depredadores in, but Atlantis goes up and over them both to scopo and BACKBREAKER Barbaro! Rugido BOOTS Atlantis, Titan y Fuego get in to DOUBLE DROPKICK him! They fire off kick after KICK on Volador!

The fans fire up, Fuego gives Titan the boost up top, tightrope and DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Titan y Fuego run, but Barbaro DOUBLE LARIATS! Atlantis MISSILE DROPKICKS Barbaro! The fans fire up as Atlantis builds speed, and he DIVES! Direct hit and Barbaro hits barriers! Los Depredadores run in, but Titan y Fuego stereo wheelbarrow and victory roll! Stereo covers, TWO!! Los Depredadores escape in time, and the fans fire up! Volador goes after Titan, whips him corner to corner, but Titan goes up, over, and handsprings away! But Volador SUPERKICKS Titan down! Fuego MISSILE DROPKICKS!

Rugido runs to FLYING ELBOW! Rugido whips Titan, Titan reverses, then he goes Matrix to CALF KICK! Everyone is down and the fans fire up again! A standing count starts, Titan sits up at 3, and he finds Volador at 5. Both men crawl as we hit 6, then 7! Titan throws a forearm! Volador fires back! Titan fires another, and he fires up! Volador fires up to ROCK Titan! Titan ROCKS Volador! The fans fire up with both men, and the forearms keep going! It’s fast ‘n’ furious, then Titan fires a strike fest! SOBAT and Titan runs! But Volador bypasses, only for Titan to duck ‘n’ dodge and RANA! Volador bails out, Titan DIVES! Direct hit into the barriers!

Fuego and Rugido speed up, Fuego arm-drags, then he runs up. Rugido DUMPS Fuego out, builds speed, but Fuego jumps over the slide and QUEBRADAS! Direct hit and now Atlantis runs in at Barbaro! They RAM shoulders, then fire CHOP after CHOP! The fans fire up and both men fire up with them! Atlantis CHOPS, Barbaro eggs him on, so Atlantis CHOPS! Barbaro falls but he gets right back up! Barbaro wants more, so Atlantis winds up and CHOPS! Barbaro sputters, Atlantis whips him to a corner. Barbaro goes up and over, rolls back and returns, but into a BOOT! Barbaro does the worm?! He fires up, but Alantis runs in!

Barbaro hits a SPINEBUSTER, then he stomps away! Barbaro pumps up with his caveman dance, and he runs, IMPLODER- BOOTS! Atlantis hits back, then runs, DESTROYER!! Barbaro is in the drop zone, Atlantis goes up! FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Team Atlantis wins!

Winners: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Titan, by pinfall

The former ROH World Television Champion takes down the Caveman in a fiery finish! Will these stars of CMLL continue to shine even as the crossover comes to a close?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode for ROH, but not as much happened as I’d hoped. Good promo from Athena, Diamante & Billie, but I feel like they didn’t do enough to really give us how Billie feels about all this. It is clear that Athena still belittles Billie, perhaps being passive aggressive about how Billie went for the TBS Championship before her. Athena & Diamante of course won their match, but it was a good touch that Diamante basically won a 2v1 handicap match and let Athena have the pin. This will surely head for Billie VS Diamante to see who is truly number one minion, but maybe also get us closer to Athena VS Billie 3, the final time. After all, Supercard of Honor isn’t until May now, so they have time to build that blowoff.

Good stuff from Dark Panther VS Okumura and Aminata VS Viva Van, but the results were somewhat given. Good promos from the AEW/ROH stars who visited CMLL, and Komander is certainly becoming a top name in ROH. Mack & Sons of Texas VS MXM TV was a very good match, but I should’ve known MXM would steal a belt again. I suppose it’s fine that they’re after the Six Man Tag titles now, as we’ll get a chance to see The Von Erichs on screen again. Unless The Von Erichs are gonna start touring with AEW/ROH now, MXM TV really should just win those titles and finally get the Six Man Tag Division going again. The Von Erich legacy is great, but this reign has only been because of that legacy, not because Marshall & Ross are top tier guys.

Good stuff in the Dark Order VS Premier Athletes match, even with The Frat House getting involved. It works for story as now Dark Order and Frat House can feud, and the Premier Athletes did have a good promo being way too confident after just one win. Pretty good stuff in this building of a Paul Walter-Hauser VS QT Marshall story, and I wonder if they get this built by Dynasty so that we aren’t waiting forever since that Revolution segment. And even then, I feel like PWH might only win because QT has so many enemies that they help PWH win. And then another great Six Man Tag featuring CMLL stars, but nothing much better than what we’ve got the last five episodes.