Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (4/10/23)
The Big Time is Living Large!
The Man & The Legend defend their titles!
Becky & Lita put Damage CTRL away at WrestleMania, then Liv & Raquel did it last week on Raw! Now both teams battle for the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Rey Mysterio VS Finn Balor w/ Dominik Mysterio; Finn wins.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Becky Lynch &
LitaTrish Stratus VS Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez; Liv & Raquel win and become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. - Bobby Lashley VS Bronson Reed; Double Count-Out Draw.
- The Usos VS The Alpha Academy; The Usos win.
- Raw Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Piper Niven VS Mia Yim VS Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL; Sky wins and will challenge Bianca Belair for the title.
- Kevin Owens VS Solo Sikoa w/ The Usos; Solo wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Rey Mysterio is here!
Seattle fires up as The King of Lucha Libre makes his way to the ring. Rey gets the mic to say, “Oda ley, Seattle! Viva la Raza! And welcome to Monday Night Raw!” Rey has to pour his heart out, it has been a real crazy year. Fans chant for “REY! REY! REY!” and he says he’s had a lot of ups and a lot of downs. But last week, it should’ve been a dream come true, going into the WWE Hall of Fame. Fans chant, “You Deserve It!” Rey thanks them, and says on top of that, he competed at the BIGGEST WrestleMania of all time. But instead, he ended up facing his own son, Dominik. Fans boo, and Rey says he really wanted things to be different.
But speaking of Dom, here he comes! “Keep my name outta your mouth. I’m sick and tired of hearing about what you want. Because that’s what you do. You make things about yourself.” Fans boo but Dom says Rey never cared about him. That’s why he’s better off with his REAL family, the Judgment Day! Fans boo and even chant ‘YOU SUCK!” So the Judgment Day, “those selfish idiots who are just using you,” are his family? Using Dom? Rey’s the only one who used Dom! Rey’s the selfish one! Because nothing else matters unless Rey Mysterio gets what Rey Mysterio wants. Just like with Bad Bunny! Dom would’ve won if Bunny didn’t screw him over just to help Rey!
Fans boo more but Dom says Rey is using Bunny just like he used Dom. But guess what happened? Roll the footage! First, replay of WrestleMania where Bunny snatches the steel chain from Dom to stop his cheating. And then last week on Raw, Rey was going to beat Austin Theory if not for Dom. Dom & Damian were beating down Rey, found Bunny ringside, and Dom swung on him, only to get decked instead. But The Punisher would hit his former friend back, and CHOKE SLAM him through the announce desk! Back in the present, Dom grins while fans boo. Dom says Bunny makes good songs, but when Priest put him through the desk, that was music to Dom’s ears.
Bunny needs to learn his lesson and keep his nose out of Judgment Day business. Actually, Rey spoke to Bunny last night. And Bunny said that he’ll be back! Dom and the Judgment Day are gonna regret putting their hands on Bunny. Fans like the sound of that. Dom says, “More empty words from a deadbeat dad. Instead of worrying about Bad Bunny, you should worry about what the Judgment Day is gonna do to you.” Rey says Dom talks big, but when is he gonna man up, get some balls, and take care of things on his own? Rey says he didn’t wanna fight Dom, but Dom seems like a lost cause.
So Dom should just step in the ring, and they can have a WrestleMania rematch right here, right now, in Seattle! Fans fire up for that! Dom sighs and tells Rey to hold on. Dom doesn’t wanna fight his own dad. But he knows someone who will. FINN BALOR! Ex-Con Dom is going to let The Prince take on the King, will this be the WrestleMania rebound Finn needs?
Rey Mysterio VS Finn Balor w/ Dominik Mysterio!
Raw returns and the bell rings. Finn kicks and CLUBS Rey, CHOPS him, then whips him hard into a corner! Rey bounces off buckles and falls, and the Judgment Day soaks up the hat. Finn stands Rey up to RAM into him, and again, and again! Finn climbs up, rains down fists, then soaks up more heat. But Rey trips Finn up! Rey ARMS Finn again and again, then rains down fists! Rey gets to TEN, then lets off. Rey wrenches, whips, but Finn reverses to kick and runs, sunset flip, but Rey rolls through to basement dropkick! Rey goes to a corner, Finn runs in but gets an elbow! Rey tilt-o-whirl RANAS!
Fans fire up and Rey whips Finn to ropes. Finn reverses, Rey wheelbarrows but Finn stops the arm-drag to ELBOW DROP DDT! Cover, TWO! Finn checks his forehead, given all those staples after Mania, and Rey crawls to ropes. Finn stomps Rey, spins him around, and springboard stomps! Finn says this stomps is for Priest! And then one for Rhea! And this one is for Dom! Dom soaks up the heat while Finn fires off! The ref counts, Finn lets off and Dom cheers him on. Finn drags Rey up, CHOPS him, then whips him to ropes. Finn CLOBBERS Rey, covers, TWO! Finn drops an elbow and clamps on a chinlock!
Rey endures, fans rally up, and Rey fights to his feet. Rey throws elbows, but Finn throws him down by his mask! The ref reprimands but Dom applauds. Finn drags Rey up, puts him on ropes and CHOKES him! The ref counts, Finn lets off, then CHOKES him again! Finn lets off again, snapmares and CLUBS Rey, then throws more forearms! Finn wraps on the chinlock, but fans rally up. Rey stands, throws elbows, and he whips, but Finn reverses. Rey KICKS back! Rey runs, RANAS, and Finn tumbles out of the ring! Fans fire up again, Rey runs to WRECK Finn with a dropkick! Dom hurries but Rey builds speed to SLIDE ‘N’ SPLASH!
Dom scurries away but Rey dares him to do something. Dom stays back while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Finn whips Rey to a corner. Rey BOOTS back, goes up, and wheelbarrows, to BULLDOG! Both men are down and Seattle rallies up. Dom coaches Finn, a standing count starts, and both men rise. Finn swings but Rey counter punches! And again, and again! Rey whips Finn to a corner, runs in, but Finn puts him on the apron,. Rey shoulders into Finn, GAMANGIRIS, then goes up to SEATED SENTON! Rey keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges to springboard CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Dom was even ready to slide in and break it! Rey calls his shot, but Finn SOBATS! Finn whips, but Rey slides under!
Finn runs in, Rey dropkicks Finn’s legs out! Finn is on the ropes, Rey dials it up! But Finn is ready and he LARIATS Rey down! Fans boo, Finn aims, and Finn SHOTGUNS Rey into a corner! Rey is in the drop zone, Finn climbs up! But Rey ROCKS him first! Rey throws hands, climbs up after Finn, and he throws down HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! Fans count all the way to NINE, before the SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Finn is still in this and Dom is relieved. Rey keeps focus, he dropkicks Finn back onto ropes. Rey redials, 619! Rey stares Dom down, goes up the corner, and FROG SPLASHES onto knees!! Finn cradles, TWO!!
Rey escapes and Seattle is shocked! Both men stir, Finn checks his forehead, and fans rally for Rey. Finn stands Rey up but Rey KICKS, ROCKS, and ENZIGURIS! Finn staggers, Rey runs, but Finn ALLEY-OOPS him into buckles! Rey leans on the buckles, Finn CHOKES him! The ref counts, Finn lets off, but then he CHOKES Rey again! The ref has to pull Finn back, and Dom has the chain around his fist! Dom sneaks up, but Rey blocks! Rey DECKS Dom! Finn runs in, Rey sends him out! Rey DIVES onto them both!! Seattle is thunderous as Rey stands tall! Rey CLUBS Finn, SMACKS him off the desk, and again, and again!
The ring count is climbing, Rey puts Finn in. Finn distracts the ref, talking about his staples. Dom METAL CHAIN PUNCHES Rey!! Fans boo but Finn and Dom grin. Finn drags Rey over, goes up top, for the COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Finn wins!
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall
Dom lies, cheats and steals this victory from his father so that Finn can stand tall! Will anyone ever humble the Judgment Day?
Backstage interview with The Alpha Academy.
Cathy Kelly is with Chad Gable and the now fashionable “Otíse.” They have a match against The Usos, how have they been preparing? Coach Gable says he has his guy ready, but then Maxxine Dupri walks in and says, “Cut!” Otíse looks delicious as always, but Gable, what are you doing? You gremlin! Maxxine’s the one dressing Otis in crap! Maxxine and Gable argue, but then there’s shouting around the way. The cameraman hurries over, and someone has attacked Lita! Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez shout for Adam Pearce, he and refs hurry over, and Lita tries to stand. Lita is too woozy, Becky and Trish hurry over and the challengers defend they only just arrived.
The Man says that’s a likely story, these two being the first ones to find Becky’s tag team partner. Liv & Raquel argue with Becky, but what will any of this mean for tonight’s tag title match?
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.
Byron Saxton notes the attack on Lita, and he asks The Man about Lita’s condition. Becky says Lita is in a local medical facility, and though we don’t know who did it, Becky has her suspicions. When we do find out who, she guarantees us she will slap their head off. But she promised a title match, and The Man always delivers. So Becky was ready to do this all alone, but someone came along with a pretty good idea. TRISH steps in! Trish says they were a hell of a team at Mania, so she’ll do this for Lita. Adam Pearce makes it official, and Becky says this won’t just happen tonight. This match happens NOW! Will The Man & The Chick kick some lass?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Becky Lynch & Lita Trish Stratus VS Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez!
Raw returns and the challengers make their entrance. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if the Big Time is ready to live large!
The teams sort out, Raquel starts against Becky, but Becky shoves. She still thinks they were behind Lita’s attack! Raquel says she didn’t do it! Then she picks up and TOSSES Becky to a corner! Becky dodges, comes back, but into a scoop! Becky fights free, kicks low and SLAPS Raquel! Becky whips, Raquel blocks! Raquel whips, but Becky elbows back! Becky goes up and up, but leaps into Raquel’s arms! Raquel pops Becky up, Becky slips free, but Raquel RAMS her into the corner! Tag to Liv and she taunts Trish, before Raquel whips her in to back body block Becky! Liv then whips Raquel in to SPLASH! Feed to Liv’s ENZIGURI! Cover, TWO!
Liv keeps cool, brings Becky up, but Becky turns suplex into cradle! Liv rocks it, TWO! Liv sweeps to cover, ONE as Becky goes Matrix and mule kicks back! Fans fire up, Becky runs in at Liv, but Liv dodges! Becky hits buckles, Liv returns with a SHINING WIZARD! And DROPKICK on the ropes! Then IMPLODER STOMPS! Liv covers, TWO! Becky is hanging tough but Liv brings her up. Becky JAWBREAKERS, ROCKS then UPPERCUTS! Fans fire up, Becky point to Trish, and fans fire up again! Tag to Trish! Liv goes Matrix but Trish CLUBS her down! Cover, TWO! Trish whips Liv, Liv ROCKS Becky!
Liv ELBOWS Trish, goes up, but Becky tags in! Becky JUMP KICKS, Trish goes up to the STRATUSPHERE! Fans fire up as Becky climbs! Trish positions Liv for the MAN’S LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! The Man & The Chick are annoyed but still in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and the champs mug Liv. Trish snapmares Liv to wrap on a chinlock. Fans rally, Liv fights up, and throws knees! Liv arm-drags Trish away, runs in, but so does Trish! DOUBLE HAIR PULL FACEBUSTER! Fans fire up as both women are down! They crawl, hot tags to Raquel and Becky! But Big Mami Cool rallies on The Man! Becky ducks one lariat, but not the SOUTHPAW! Raquel scoops to FALL AWAY SLAM! Then a TWISTING VADER in the corner! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives but Raquel keeps cool. Raquel drags Becky up, has the leg, but Becky fights the bomb to a RANA!
Raquel ends up in the corner, Becky runs in, but Raquel puts her on the apron. Becky ROCKS Raquel, goes up top, and leaps, MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Raquel goes to the apron but Becky nods. Fans rally, Becky hurries over, but Raquel HOTSHOTS her, to then bring her to a corner. Raquel drags Becky up, but Becky fights back! They brawl with body shots, and Raquel gets the edge! But Becky HEADBUTTS back, and again, and again, and again and again and again! Fans fire up as Becky staggers away. Tag to Trish, the champs go after Raquel together! Fans fire up, and Raquel SHOVES Becky away!
Trish fires off forearms and fists, but Raquel blocks the Steiner! Trish fights with more fists, STRATUSPHERE! Cover, TWO! Trish drags Raquel over, tags in Becky, and they put Raquel in ropes. Becky ROCKS, UPPERCUTS and SOBATS! Trish brings Raquel out for a DRAPING LEG DROP!! Cover, TWO!! Raquel survives and Becky is unsure what to do now! Fans rally, Becky fires forearms, then UPPERCUTS! SOBAT into the lift! BACKBREAKER, to a scoop! Liv tags in! BACKBREAKER again, feed to the ASSISTED TORNADO DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Another cover, TWO!! Liv tries a third, TWO!!!
Liv is beside herself as The Man is still alive! Liv pushes Becky around, pie faces her, but Becky gets the arm! Becky wrangles Liv, Liv rolls Becky, TWO! Liv goes after Becky’s arm now! Becky whips Liv hard into the corner! Tag to Trish, they hoist Liv up, and then tag back to Becky. The champs climb up together, Liv resists as best she can, and Raquel joins in! Fans fire up for the TOWER OF DOOM!! Double Powerbomb Superplex leaves all four women down and fans are thunderous! “This is Awesome!” as Liv crawls over. Becky stops Liv, and DECKS Raquel! But Liv rolls Becky! TWO!! Becky ROCKS Liv! Liv ROCKS Becky! Repeat!
Becky LARIATS Liv, drags her around, then goes up the corner. But Raquel storms in! Becky BOOTS Raquel, drags her into a dragon sleeper, and Trish adds on! They mug Raquel, but Raquel shoves Trish away! Becky still has Raquel, though! DIAMOND DUST LEG DROP COMBO!!! Cover, TWO!?!? Liv survives and Becky is at a loss for words! Becky gets the fans fired up, and she demands Liv stand. Becky clinches, but Liv wheelbarrows! Victory roll, TWO!! Becky grabs the arm! DISARM-HER!! But Raquel BOOTS her down! Trish fires off on Raquel! Headlock and STRATUSFACTION!!
Becky hurries after Liv, but Liv hits a CODE BREAKER! Liv runs up, ObLIVion- NO! Becky rolls through, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, but Raquel drags her out! Becky ROCKS Raquel, runs in, but Raquel pops her up to the apron. Becky mule kicks Raquel away! Tag to Trish! Trish waits on Liv while Becky FLYING FOREARMS Raquel! CHICK- NO! ROLL-UP! LIV & RAQUEL WIN!!!
Winners: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez, by pinfall (NEW WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
Seattle is stunned! Morgan & Rodriguez are TRULY #LivingLarge! They just dethroned The Man and her back-up teammate! Becky and Trish are both in disbelief, but Becky still helps Trish up. Becky raises Trish’s hand, it was a valiant effort from them both. Trish still feels bad, but they hug it out. But then Trish CLOBBERS Becky!! Fans boo but Trish aims to CHICK KICK!! Down goes The Man! Trish gets in Becky’s face, then leaves her down on the mat. Why did Trish do this?
Backstage interview with Paul Heyman.
Cathy Kelly is with the Special Counsel to the Tribal Chief, and says last Friday, Heyman was asked to address Brock Lesnar turning on Cody Rhodes, but he dodged the question. Cathy would like to ask him as the former Advocate, can Heyman provide any insight as to Lesnar’s actions? Heyman repeats, ” Can I provide any insight as to Brock Lesnar’s actions? Yes, I can. Thank you. Question asked, question answered. Ask me another question. Like this: ‘Um, Mr. Heyman, what about tonight when Solo goes one-on-one against Kevin Owens?'” Great question! Thanks so much for that.
“See, Kevin Owens is not just a problem, Kevin Owens has a problem. Sami Zayn is not here tonight. Flight delays. Matt Riddle is not here tonight. Flight delays. Flight delays my tookus. Y’know what happened? Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle were in an airport, and they looked up and one of them says, ‘Bro, what’re we doing tonight on Raw?’ And the other one says, ‘Um, um, um, Solo’s looking for us.’ And they looked at each other and said, ‘Maybe the later flight, what do you think?’ Because they’re both smart enough to know now to mess with Solo, who solves problems for The Bloodline.
“Kevin Owens is not that bright. Not as bright as Riddle, not as bright as Sami Zayn, and that doesn’t say a lot about Kevin Owens. Kevin Owens comes in here tonight now with zero allies, and even fewer friends, and one leg. Which makes him not the proverbial but the literal one-legged man in an ass kicking contest against a two-legged, very capable Samoan, and not just any Samoan. We’re talking about Solo! We’re talking about the Enforcer! We’re talking about the Sergeant at Arms! We’re talking about the Problem Solver! Solo’s here. I’m here. The Usos are here.
What kind of people would take advantage of Kevin Owens in this vulnerable stage? What kind of people of the WWE locker room would be so deplorable that they’d take advantage of Kevin Owens when he’s like this? What type of people are so despicable? What type of people are so low they would follow the Tribal Chief’s orders to solve the Kevin Owens problem? Know who those people are? We the ones.” Heyman heads out, does Kevin not stand a chance of surviving the night?
Backstage interview with Trish Stratus.
Byron Saxton asks why she did that to Becky, but Trish just walks on by. The Chick does what she wants, it seems. But will Becky have a new head to slap right off?
Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky wait outside the General Manager’s office.
Bayley’s been in there for so long, what is the big deal? But Bayley walks back out and says she talked with Adam Pearce. She tried to get him to give Kai & Sky a tag title match, but all Pearce could go on about was the WWE Draft. So instead, Bayley made sure to tell him that he needs to ensure DMG CTRL sticks together. Which she is sure got through to him, because he then offered a Triple Threat match with Piper Niven and Mia Yim, the winner going on to face Bianca Belair for the title. That means when Bayley beats Bianca, she’ll have more leverage, and she can make Pearce keep them together!
Sky says no. What? Sky says in Japanese, and Kai translates, “What about us?” Bayley’s gotten her opportunities against Bianca. This time, it should be one of them. Bayley accepts that. She didn’t know they felt that way, but she can go talk with Pearce. Bayley goes back into the office, and we’ll see who it is that fights against Piper and Michin.
Bobby Lashley VS Bronson Reed!
Raw just got a whole lot bigger and stronger! The 2023 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner and runner-up run it back, but who proves to be the alpha male on Monday nights?
Raw returns and Auszilla makes his entrance. The bell rings, fans rally as Lashley and Reed stare down. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Reed claws the eyes! Lashley blocks the kick to elbow, kick and CLUB Reed! Lashley bumps Reed off buckles, fires off hands, then stomps! the ref counts, Lashley lets off, but Reed goes after eyes again! Reed HEADBUTTS then ROCKS Lashley, then fires off in the corner! The ref counts, Reed whips corner to corner. Lashley comes back to LARIAT! Fans fire up, Lashley clinches, COMPLETE SHOT! Fans rally, Lashley brings Reed up, but Reed fights the suplex!
Reed throws body shots but Lashley kicks low. Lashley tries again, but Reed is still too big! Reed suplexes Lashley and hangs him out to dry! Reed ROCKS Lashley, but Lashley hits back! They brawl at the ropes, the ref counts, and Lashley turns Reed around to CLUB him! Reed hits low! Reed pulls ears but so does Lashley! The ref reprimands, Lashley throws hands, and then Lashley bumps Reed off buckles. Reed staggers, but he KICKS Lashley in the ropes! Lashley sputters, Reed BLASTS him off the apron! Lashley staggers around, Reed goes to the apron! FLYING SHOULDER! Down goes Lashley!
Fans boo but Reed watches Lashley. Reed refreshes the ring count, roars but fans rally for “BOBBY! BOBBY!” as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Lashley whips Reed to a corner! Fans fire up as Lashley runs in, but Reed BOOTS him down! Reed huffs and puffs, then he raises his hands. Fans boo but Reed storms back over to Lashley. Reed drags Lashley up, fires off haymaker after haymaker, but the ref counts. Reed glares at the ref, then goes back to Lashley. Reed whips corner to corner, runs in, but Lashley dodges the splash! Lashley keeps moving, and he clotheslines in the corner! Lashley runs again to RAM into Reed! Lashley brings Reed out, turns him, but Reed powers Lashley away. Lashley comes back, dodges, and turns Reed for the NECKBREAKER!
Fans fire up and Lashley feels it! Lashley stalks Reed, brings him up, and suplexes him!! Fans fire up again and Lashley stalks Reed, for the HURT LOCK! But Reed’s so big and strong, the fingers can’t interlock! Reed jumps back to FALL onto Lashley! Reed hurries to cover, TWO!! Lashley survives but Reed drags him to the drop zone. Reed climbs up! Lashley hurries to get Reed first, but Reed rakes the eyes! Reed CLUBS Lashley, then LEAPS! FLYING THESZ PRESS!! Lashley flounders, Reed drags him up, and lifts, but Lashley slips free! Lashley dodges, runs, but into a KNEE! Reed runs but into a MILE HIGH SPINEBUSTER!!!
Fans are thunderous as Lashley throws off the elbow pads! Lashley stalks Reed yet again, and he puts on the HURT LOCK!!! Reed staggers, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! They FALL to the floor!! Lashley flounders up, Reed stands, but Lashley LARIATS first! The All Mighty drags Reed up to bring him around as the ring count rises! We’re at 7 of 10, Lashley fireman’s carries, but Reed is too big! Reed POSTS Lashley! THE COUNT HITS TEN!!
Double Count-Out Draw
Fans boo, they wanted a winner! So do these titans! They brawl at ringside and fans fire up again! The ref reprimands, but Lashley gets the edge on Reed! Lashley is wearing Reed out! More refs rush out and even some producers! Seattle wants to “LET THEM FIGHT!” but the two behemoths are pulled apart! Lashley breaks free to CLOBBER Reed! Seattle is rocking as the hands keep flying! Will these two look to tear the whole place down in order to settle the score?
Cody Rhodes is here!
Seattle fires up for the American Nightmare, and sing along with the song as Cody gets his pyro. Cody still clutches his ribs, feeling even more sore than before given what Brock Lesnar did to him last week. Fans cheer as Cody gets the mic, and he takes a moment to revel in it. Cody then says, “So, Seattle… Whaddya wanna talk about? Typically, bit of a redundant question. I usually have a singular focus. When I first came back, I was talking about Seth Rollins. After that, I was talking about my torn pec and my rehabilitation. After that, I was talking about the Royal Rumble, and of course, after that, I was talking about WrestleMania and finishing the story.”
Fans cheer, but Cody says after last week, that all feels a bit cloudy so let’s navigate the fog together. “At WrestleMania 39, under the brightest lights, in the main event, I lost. I lost to the Tribal Chief, to our champion, Roman Reigns.” Fans boo that, but Cody says, “This polarizing moment in WWE history, everybody pointing fingers, casting blame. I would ask that you point those fingers directly at me. You put blame nowhere else but squarely on me. I lost dead in the center. I did not calculate, I did not adjust not just for Roman Reigns, but for the lengths that Roman Reigns would be willing to go. I lost, and I’m sorry.”
Fans chant “NO! NO! NO!” and “You Got Screwed!” Cody says he heard to things. One was from his friend Matt, who said, “Well, being in the main event, that’s a win in itself, right? At this point in your career, do wins and losses even matter?” ABSOLUTELY! What is the point in stealing the show if you don’t walk away with the prize? The only people who say wins and losses don’t matter are Hall of Famers, men and women who have had their moment in the sun, who have finished their stories. Whether it’s the winner’s purse, or in Cody’s case, the WWE Universal Championship.
The other thing Cody heard might bother you as much as it did him. These words were not meant for his ears but they made their way to him. It was Mr. Heyman who said it. Fans boo that already. Heyman said that if he, meaning Cody, was to ever challenge for the title again, Cody’s gotta earn it. “Earn it? That basically refutes, dismisses not just my whole career, but my entire life!” Dashing, Stardust, Main Event. Undercard to EVP. A derelict wolf who threw himself to the wilderness and came back leading the pack! “EARN IT!? I AM IT!!” Fans cheer that! “And now, the unfinished tale has a whole new wrinkle to it: Brock. Lesnar.”
Fans boo again and Cody says the only thing more embarrassing than lying there surrounded by 80 thousand people with a rubber chicken a foot away from you and not the two titles is that when you wake up the next day, head held high despite you not wanting to get out of bed, going to work and looking for a modicum of satisfaction, a rematch, retribution, and not getting that. So instead, you look for anything else, offer up your innocence, offer up your trust to The Beast, and he repays it in destruction!
“Somebody tell me why. Somebody tell me why Brock Lesnar did what he did. I heard on SmackDown that Brock Lesnar was ‘unhappy’ with his spot on WrestleMania. An event that is usually synonymous with the Beast, the publicity, the key art, the old school intros, they weren’t about Lesnar. And that, Cody can almost understand. But Cody’s theory is that Lesnar has an uncertain feeling about Cody. “Uncertain about the hype that comes with The American Nightmare. Uncertain about the change that I brought to the WWE, change that would directly affect him. Why else would Brock Lsensar wait to get the drop on me? Why else would Brock Lesnar wait until my back was turned?
“But if you’re Brock Lesnar, and I know he’s listening, and I know someone who represents him is listening, as well. Why in the hell would you be uncertain? When Brock Lesnar looks in the mirror, he sees a predator. He sees a former NCAA Heavyweight Champion, that is the hardest tournament to win in folk style wrestling. He sees a former UFC, and a former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. He is a Hall of Famer in both worlds.” When Lesnar was a rookie, he made The Rock into a victim. We’re all lunch to Lesnar! Lesnar saw John Cena, victim. Randy Couture, victim. THE UNDERTAKER and his Streak, and that was a victim.
Is that who Lesnar sees looking at Cody? A victim? Go ahead. Cody will be as honest as he can be. If the question is posed, “Are you scared of Brock Lesnar?” Cody says yes. He’d be crazy not to be scared. But Cody still wants to fight Brock Lesnar!! Cody is so scared of what happened last week, that when Lesnar blinks, Cody will strike. When Lesnar breathes, Cody will kick. When Lesnar stumbles, Cody will pounce! Cody won’t leave a stone unturned! So that when Lesnar looks into the mirror next time, he doesn’t see predator. For the first time, Lesnar will see prey! For the first time, Lesnar will see a victim! Cody’s victim!
It can be anywhere, anytime, any place, but Cody knows Lesnar isn’t here in Seattle. So how about face to face, eye to eye, 1v1 for the first time ever, The American Nightmare VS The Beast at BACKLASH!! “Answer the call!” Cody throws down the mic after having thrown down the gauntlet! Will Lesnar turn Puerto Rico into Suplex City? Or will Cody “earn” his rematch with Roman Reigns by taking down a man Roman knows well?
The Usos VS The Alpha Academy!
Jimmy & Jey are no longer Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, but there is always a way to get back up. Will they rebound from WrestleMania? Or will Master Gable and “Otíse” tell them to SHOOOOSH?
Raw returns as Gable & Otis make their entrance. The teams sort out, Jey starts against Otis and fans rally up. The two circle, and then fans rally behind Otis. Otis and Jey tie up, and Otis shoves Jey away. Otis flexes and fans cheer! Jey nods and Otis tells Maxxine, wherever she is, he’s ready, baby! Jey and Otis circle again, tie up, and Jey gets around to a waistlock. But Otis is too big to lift! Otis starts shaking! Otis breaks the hold to BOOTY BUMP! Otis flexes and poses, and Gable has him refocus. Otis whips, Jey sunset flips but Otis stays up! Fans cheer as Otis struts his stuff to the ropes, to shake it!
Jey gest away, mostly out of disgust. Jey jumps onto Otis but Otis RAMS him into the corner. Tag to Gable, Gable cravats and Otis struts. Otis runs to BELLY BUMP Jey down! Fans cheer, Gable says “A THANK YEW~!” Gable brings Jey up but Jey RAMS him into the Uso corner! Tag to Jimmy and Jimmy ROCKS Gable! Jimmy CHOPS Gable, Gable CHOPS back! Gable CHOPS again, but Jimmy UPPERCUTS Gable down! Jimmy puts Gable up top, says #WeTheOnes, and then swings, but into a HANGING ARMBAR! The ref counts but Gable lets off at 4. Jimmy scrambles away but Gable goes up top.
Gable CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Jimmy gets to ropes, Gable shushes Jey. Gable CHOPS Jimmy, “A Thank Yew~!” Gable climbs up to rain down fists, and fans count all the way to nine, then Gable winds it up. “SHOOSH!” for TEN! Gable whips, Jimmy slides, but Gable trips and slaps Jimmy around! “A THANK YEW~!” Gable brings Jimmy up, fires off forearm after forearm, then whips. Jey tags in, Jimmy reverses and scoops, BACKBREAKER to AX HANDLE! Then DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Otis! Fans boo but The Usos say #WeTheOnes as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Jey facelocks Gable. Gable fights his way over, but Otis is down! Jimmy keeps Gable from the ropes, Gable calls to Otis, but Jimmy throws Gable down by his head! Jimmy puts Gable in the ropes, CHOKES him, but lets off as the ref counts. Jey gets a cheap shot in! Fans boo but Jimmy goes to the opposite corner. “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but into a clinch! EXPLODER! Both men are down and fans fire up! Because Otis returns! Gable and Jimmy crawl, hot tags to Jey and Otis! The tree trunk rallies on the Usos! Otis CLOBBERS Jimmy, scoops and SLAMS Jey, then KNEES Jimmy!
Otis KNEES Jimmy again, KNEES Jey, repeat! Otis runs, to DOUBLE BELLY BUMP! The fans fire up for Otis and he has Jey. Otis scoops, Jey slips free, tag to Jimmy! Jey leaps, into a WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM! But Jimmy CROSSBODIES, into a WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Jimmy survives and Otis is surprised! Jimmy crawls to a corner, Otis runs in to SPLASH! Jimmy falls, Gable returns, and Gable tells his number one guy that this is his time! Otis rips the shirt off, gets moving, CATERPILLAR ELBOW!! Jimmy flounders and fans fire up! Hot tag to Gable! Otis Electric Chair Lifts, Gable goes up top, SUPER BULLDOG!! Cover, JEY BREAKS IT!!
Otis runs in, Jey dumps him out! Otis lands on his feet, Jey builds speed, and Jey DIVES! He bounces off of Oits!? Jimmy DIVES, he wipes out Otis! The Usos DOUBLE SUPERKICK Otis onto the desk! Then they push him over it! But Gable is up top! ARIHARA MOONSAULT!! Gable takes out BOTH Usos, and puts Jimmy in! Gable climbs, DIVING HEADBUTT!! Cover, TWO!?!? Jimmy survives and Seattle cannot believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Gable and Jimmy slowly rise. Gable goes to a corner, he watches Jimmy then runs in, O’Conner Roll, but Jimmy bucks it! Gable blocks the superkick to an ANKLE LOCK!!
Jimmy scrambles, rolls, throws Gable away, but Gable comes back! Jey tags in, stops Chaos Theory, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! The Usos double whip, ONE AND DONE!! Cover, The Usos win!
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall
No tricks or help needed, Jimmy & Jey did this all on their own! Will their brother, Solo, bring about a Bloodline sweep? Or will the Prizefighter be able to do this solo too?
Raw Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Piper Niven VS Mia Yim VS Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL!
The decision was made, and it is a big contender’s match! The Scottish Viper, #Michin, or the Evil Genius of the Sky, who will win that golden ticket to take on the RawEST, Bianca Belair?
Raw returns and Mia makes her entrance, followed by Piper. The bell rings, the three approach, then Piper CLOBBERS Sky! Piper swings on Mia, Mia dodges, and Mia fires off forearms! Piper shoves but Mia rebounds to sunset flip! Piper stays up, drags Mia back up but Mia ROCKS Piper! Then PELES! Piper staggers, but Sky climbs! Mia brings Piper up, but Piper is too much to scoop! Piper scoops Mia, but Mia fights free. Sky MISSILE DROPKICKS Piper! Sky runs at Mia, Mia arm-drags her around, then FLAPJACKS Sky down! Sky staggers up and fans fire up with the Head Baddie!
Mia drags Sky up, ROCKS her, then CHOPS her! Mia whips Sky to ropes, Sky reverses but Mia DODGES onto Piper! Rough landing for them both, but Mia stands and fires up. Mia brings Piper up, only for Sky to ASAI MOONSAULT them both! Fans fire up and Bayley reluctantly cheers on her teammate, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Piper carries Mia to SLAM her down! But then Sky hops onto Piper with a SLEEPER! Piper stays up, even as Sky thrashes around! Piper just SLAMS Sky onto Mia! Piper then fires up, runs, and DOUBLE SPLASHES!! Double cover, TWO!! Sky and Mia both survive but Piper keeps her focus. Piper runs at Mia but Mia BOOTS her! Sky goes up another corner, Piper runs in but gets another BOOT! Sky brings Piper in, for a HANGING SLEEPER!! Piper flails, Mia SHOTGUNS Piper down! Sky sits back up, Mia TOSSES her off the top! Mia goes up now, but Piper SLAPS her!
Sky runs back in, Piper pops her up to get Mia for a SUPER STEINER! Fans fire up with Sky and so do Bayley and Kai! Sky aims at Piper, runs in, but Piper puts her on the apron. Sky blocks a punch to SHOTEI! Then springboard MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, Mia BOOTS it apart! Fans fire up while all three women are down! Fans rally, Mia aims and KICKS Sky! And KICKS her again! And HEEL KICKS! Then full nelsons to a DRAGON SUPLEX! Fans fire up again, Mia whips Sky at Piper, and Piper URENAGES Sky down! Mia DROPKICK SPLASHES! Cover, but Mia moves before Piper’s ELBOW DROP! Sky takes the hit!
Bayley tries not to smile, she’s supposed to feel bad for her friend. Mia hits CODE RED!! Cover, TWO!! Piper survives, but Mia drags her up to wrench and EAT DA FEET! But Sky is up top! OVER THE MOONSAULT breaks the cover!! Sky then covers Mia, and wins!!!
Winner: IYO SKY, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the Raw Women’s Championship)
Kai is elated and Bayley is “happy” for Sky, because now she’s going to face Bianca Belair! Will the Evil Genius succeed where The Role Model failed?
Backstage interview with Kevin Owens.
Byron is sorry to bother him, but Kevin says it’s fine. Well, Kevin is going 1v1 with Solo Sikoa. They’ve faced 1v1 before but on SmackDown, it almost seemed like he was going to be on the shelf after that vicious attack backstage. Kevin knows where this is going. Kevin is pretty sure Byron is going to ask if it’s a wise decision to go through with this match. Kevin says he and Byron have known each other a long time, right? Has Byron ever known Kevin to be a wise person? Not really, right? Because Kevin admits, he’s not. Kevin is smart, street smart, hasn’t really taken an IQ test or anything, but he’s okay.
But Kevin knows he does lead with emotions. And that’s okay. Because tonight, Kevin’s heart tells him he has to beat the hell out of Solo for what happened on Friday. Sami’s not here, Riddle’s not here, there’s no one but Kevin. So maybe Kevin shouldn’t compete. His knee isn’t anywhere near 100%, and everyone knows. So tonight, all Kevin cares about is getting revenge. So maybe not the wisest decision, but he’s Kevin Owens. And do you know what Kevin does? Here, he’ll turn around and you can read the back of his shirt. #JustKeepFighting. That’s so good, Byron! Thanks! Okay, Kevin is gonna head out now.
Byron wishes Kevin luck, but will he need more than that when The Bloodline is in the building?
Kevin Owens VS Solo Sikoa w/ The Usos!
Raw returns and Kevin makes his entrance. The bell rings and the hand start flying! Kevin gets the edge but Solo kicks the bad leg! And kicks it again! Kevin CHOPS and ROCKS in return, but Solo KICKS the leg out! Kevin hurries to a corner, he kicks back, punches back, but Solo ROCKS him! Solo grabs the legs, Kevin holds onto the rings, but Solo YANKS the bad leg! Kevin clutches the knee but Solo puts it on the ropes. Solo STOMPS it against the ropes! The Usos cheer but the fans boo. Solo wants the leg again, Kevin kicks but Solo still stomps the bad knee! Fans rally for Kevin but Solo HEADBUTTS!
Kevin staggers, he swipes at the Usos on the outside, but Solo throws hands. Kevin ROCKS and CHOPS and runs, but into an ELBOW! The Usos raise the fingers, and Solo kicks Kevin to more ropes. Kevin bails out, and he DECKS Jey! Fans fire up but Solo goes out to UPPERCUT Kevin! Solo has Kevin against barriers, whips, but Kevin reverses and Solo hits steel steps! Jey and Jimmy stay back while the ring count climbs. Kevin gets Solo up and in at 5 of 10, then tells the Usos to “SUCK IT!” Kevin runs to SENTON Solo! Cover, TWO! Fans rally, the Usos coach Solo, but Kevin brings Solo up.
Kevin reels Solo in, but Solo blocks the suplex. Solo wrenches out, clinches, and URE- NO, Kevin slips out! But the bad leg jams! Solo SWEEPS the leg! Kevin ends up in a corner, Solo HIP ATTACKS! Kevin flops over and the Bloodline soak up the heat as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once again and Solo drags Kevin around to crank on the HEEL HOOK! Kevin throws hands, then kicks with the good leg! Solo just SLAMS the bad leg on the mat! Then MULE KICKS Kevin down! Kevin stirs and Solo demands he get up. Kevin goes to ropes, Solo brings him around and fireman’s carries, but Kevin fights free! Kevin reels Solo in for a DDT! Both men are down and fans rally up! The Usos coach Solo, fans chant “Let’s Go, KO!” Kevin drags himself up with the ropes, and he throws a forearm on Solo! Solo hits back, so Kevin throws a haymaker! Solo ROCKS Kevin, roars, but Kevin ROCKS Solo!
Kevin fires off on Solo, but Solo UPPERCUTS! Kevin staggers away, Solo runs in, but gets a BOOT! Solo comes back, but only gets POST! Kevin SUPERKICKS! And SUPERKICKS! Solo ends up in the corner, Kevin runs, but the bad leg gives up! Solo SUPERKICKS back! Cover, TWO!! Kevin survives and the Bloodline is beside themselves! Solo snarls, storms up on Kevin, and stands him up. Solo hoists Kevin up top, ROCKS him, then climbs up after him. But Kevin facelocks first! Kevin throws down elbows, CLUBS away on Solo, then ELBOWS Solo down! Solo is in the drop zone for Kevin’s FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!!!
Solo survives as Kevin’s bad knee may have held him back there. Kevin drags himself up with ropes and he watches Solo rise. Kevin hobbles over, kicks low, but Solo stops the stunner! Solo SAMOAN DROPS! Solo drags Kevin to a drop zone, he goes up top, but Kevin hits the ropes! Solo gets tripped up onto his enforcer! Kevin GAMANGIRIS Solo! Solo wobbles and Kevin throws hands! Kevin drags Solo up, but Solo resists the superplex! Kevin throws body shots, then haymakers! But Solo HEADBUTTS! Kevin ELBOWS, Solo haymakers, repeat! They brawl up top and fans fire up! Kevin HEADBUTTS again and again and again!
Kevin brings Solo back up, but Solo powers out! Solo HEADBUTTS Kevin down! Solo adjusts, but Kevin ROCKET LAUNCHES him off the top! Kevin hurries up top but Jey distracts the ref! Jimmy goes after Kevin but Kevin DECKS him! But Solo is up again! Kevin HOTSHOTS Solo away, and SUPERKICKS Jey! Kevin climbs back up top, to SWANTON BOMB!!! Cover, TWO!?!? Solo survives and Kevin is beside himself! Fans are thunderous for Kevin, and both he and Solo drag themselves up with ropes. Kevin brings Solo around to whip, but Solo holds ropes. Solo BOOTS Kevin, runs in, but into a POP-UP POWERBOMB?!!
Kevin kicks, Jimmy distracts, still no Stunner! SUPERKICK from Jey!! SUPERKICK from Solo!! Fans boo but Solo hits the SAMOAN SPIKE!!! Cover, Solo wins!!
Winner: Solo Sikoa, by pinfall
When you fight the Bloodline, you never fight them 1v1! And that was the case here for the Prizefighter, who could only do so much with one leg and no back-up! But the Bloodline then goes after him like sharks with blood in the water! Fans boo, there is still no one to help Kevin! WAIT! Riddle and Sami have finally arrived! And they are rushing right to gorilla! The Usos stand on Kevin’s chest, but the music hits! The Great Liberator and Bro rush up to brawl with the Usos on the ramp! Fans fire up, Sami and Riddle get the Usos out of the way, and they go 2v1 against Solo! Now Solo feels what it’s like!
Sami BOOTS Solo, Riddle KNEES, and Solo staggers, into a DOUBLE LARIAT! The Usos return, Jey gets a FINAL FLASH to EXPLODER into the buckles! Fans are thunderous again as Sami runs in, but has to block Jimmy’s superkick! Sami serves Jimmy up to Kevin’s STUNNER!! And now Sami runs in, but Solo drags Jey outta there! Sami DECKS Solo, the Bloodline brothers regroup! Solo may have won the battle, but the war continues! Will Kevin, Sami and Riddle be nothing but problems for the Bloodline and their Tribal Chief?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw, even with the apparent mishap of flight delays because of weather keeping roughly half the roster from making it on time. But many times, WWE finds a way to make the best out of unexpected situations. For example, great stuff out of the Bloodline story tonight. It was apparently meant to be Sami VS Solo as payback, but Kevin having to fight Solo while selling bad leg made for great story, and we got to have Sami and Riddle make the heroic save. I am definitely looking forward to a Six Man Tag to come out of all of this. Then we probably get a rematch of Sami & Kevin VS Usos for the tag titles even further down the line.
Good opening promo from Rey and Dom, though Dom was stammering over his lines a bit. I think he was nervous because this was surely an adlib to make up for the superstars not present. But even so, Rey is adding implications that Bunny will want a match or at least a moment at Backlash. Rey VS Finn was great stuff, and of course Dom helps Finn win. As I said on Friday, I’d love if it was a Six Man Tag: Dom, Finn & Priest VS Rey, Escobar & Bunny. And great stuff out of Alpha Academy, both their little promo with Maxxine and that great tag match with The Usos. Fans are loving Otis and coming around on Gable, they’re almost certainly Faces now.
Great stuff out of the Women’s Division tonight. Good intrigue in “Who attacked Lita?” though I think we learned that at the same time Trish turned on Becky. Trish didn’t wanna be the third wheel, so she took out Lita to be Becky’s partner tonight. But then, when Liv & Raquel won, Trish no longer even needed to be on Becky’s side so she beat her down. Great surprise of Liv & Raquel winning, too, and now they can defend these titles against whoever else. Becky VS Trish is going to be some good stuff, would love if that was on Backlash. And Bayley is still here, so no one needs to worry about her going somewhere else. It was great story for her to be selfish and wanting her own shot, but then having her hand forced. The Triple Threat was awesome stuff, and it just makes sense for Sky to win here.
Really good match out of Lashley VS Reed, and I actually like them going with a draw. We’ll get an even bigger and better match to follow this, and there’s a chance the winner goes after a title. I’ve said before, but (assuming Vince doesn’t mess stuff up), HHH rly should push Reed to get the US title or something. The man beat Kazuchika Okada in NJPW’s G1 Climax, surely HHH promised Reed something to get him to come back. Plus, Reed can easily pivot to Face against Austin Theory, Theory has strong Heel heat right now, and they could call back to facing off in NXT just a couple years ago.
And of course, great promo from Cody Rhodes tonight. Though, maybe a little long, but he may’ve also been padding for time. Anyway, the bottom line is that we’re getting Cody VS Lesnar at Backlash, that is going to be great stuff, and Cody is somehow gonna find a way to win so that he will have “earned” his rematch with Roman Reigns.
My Score: 8.5/10
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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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!
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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