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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (6/23/23)

Bloodline: Civil War!

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What will Roman Reigns do without the Usos?

The Usos shocked the WWE when they finally defied Roman Reigns! But now, a battle is coming at Money in the Bank, who is ready for the civil war?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Rey Mysterio VS LA Knight; Knight wins.
  • WWE & NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship Unification: Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler VS Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn; Ronda & Shayna win and are the Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.
  • The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins.
  • Charlotte Flair VS Lacey Evans; Charlotte wins.
  • Solo Sikoa w/ Paul Heyman VS Sheamus; Solo wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Usos are here!

The Cajundome erupts as Jimmy & Jey make their way to the ring! The Usos get the mics, fans chant “UCE! SO! UCE! SO!” and Jey says, “Ey ey! The Bloodline-” Jimmy stops him there and they both smirk. “Aight, aight, aight. The USOS are now in your city!” Jimmy is feeling good. He’s feeling real good! Yo, Jey, how you feeling? Fans chant “UCEY! UCEY!” Jey says if he’s 100 right now, they about to fight family, Uce. Family don’t do that. Family is supposed to lift each other up, get each other’s backs, and make sure from the bottom to the top, everyone’s taken care of. From day one ’til the end.

Jimmy has Jey calm down. Because to him, it sounds like Jey made the absolute perfect choice. Fans cheer that! The Usos say they love each other, and they even still love Roman Reigns. They do! For three years, they were in the trenches together, Uce. Jey did anything Roman told him to do. He tells ’em jump, they jump high. He tells ’em go low, they go low. They’ll forgive him. But where Roman messed up is when he disrespected the Usos. The Usos were raised on respect. Respect is huge. It isn’t about falling in line. When they did, they became the most dominant faction in the WWE. But that was with respect.

Once Roman started showing the Usos they weren’t worth nothing, well guess what? Yo ass is stuck on the Island of Relevancy all alone! Roman and… the biggest snake of ’em all! Real talk, this ain’t even sound like Roman. But what they can’t forgive is the ones on the outside. The ones who are outside the circle. Sounding like rats. Follow the rats, they lead to snakes. And the biggest snake is that dude, Paul Heyman! For 40 YEARS, Heyman wanted to claim the utmost respect for the family. For 40 YEARS, he loved and respected them. But how could you take orders from a man that was trying to put a wedge between two brothers?

Fans cheer that, and Jey tells Heyman, “Now we gotta get all y’all. Now, we gonna go to London, and we gonna go to war with our family. A civil war in the Bloodline. So that being said, though, you’re looking at the best tag team in the game.” Jimmy says “Talk to ’em.” This for real! Y’all looking at the best tag team in the world! Ain’t no singles competition. Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns, on July 1st in London in the O2 at Money in the Bank, it’s LOCKDOWN! Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns, welcome to the Uso Penitentiary!! Fans are all fired up with the Usos! Will they bring down the rest of the Bloodline faction so as to rebuild from the ashes?

 

Rey Mysterio VS LA Knight!

Naturally, The King of Lucha Libre didn’t take kindly to the Mega Star’s disrespect last week, or that LA Knight cheated Santos Escobar in their 1v1 match. Will Rey dial it up and humble Knight? Or will LA be rolling into the UK with momentum?

SmackDown returns and Knight makes his entrance. Fans fire up with the bell and it seems the Cajundome loves LA Knight. Knight makes sure Rey hears it, then kicks and bumps Rey off buckles! Knight RAMS into Rey, and RAMS him again! Rey flounders away but Knight CHOKES him on ropes! The ref counts, Knight lets off and whips Rey corner to corner hard! Rey bounces off buckles and fans echo Knight’s “YEAH!” Knight stomps Rey, whips him, but Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges to DROPKICK Knight away! Rey storms up but Knight YANKS him onto ropes, to CHOKE him again! The ref counts, and Knight goes to the apron.

Knight KNEES Rey into the ring, then slingshots to SHOULDER TACKLE! Cover, TWO! Rey is still in this but Knight stalks Rey to ropes. Knight whips Rey, Rey KICKS Knight! Rey runs, slides under Knight and tilt-o-whirls to RANA Knight into a corner! Fans rally as Rey climbs up on Knight to rain down fists. Fans count but Knight stops things at five. Rey grabs ropes to deny the slam, and he RANAS Knight into ropes! Rey dials it up, 619! Fans fire up as Rey climbs, but Knight bails to the apron. Rey then runs to WRECK Knight with a dropkick! Rey builds speed as fans fire up, and Rey SLIDES to SPLASH! Knight sputters and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Knight whips Rey into a corner, then hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Rey is hanging tough but Knight drags him up. Knight reels Rey in, lifts, but Rey fights the bomb to RANA Knight into the corner! Rey then goes to the apron and climbs up the corner. Knight staggers up, into a SEATED SENTON! Rey keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges to springboard CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Rey keeps cool and fires forearms. Knight shoves Rey, Rey comes back, but into a scoop and POWERSLAM! Knight sets up, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” MEGA ELBOW! Cover, TWO!

Knight is annoyed as Rey survives again, but Rey’s a Hall of Famer for a reason. “This is Awesome!” as Knight whips and Rey holds ropes. Rey elbows Knight then QUEBRADAS! Knight catches Rey, swings him, but Rey hits a DDT! Cover, TWO! Rey is frustrated but he rallies fans up. Knight staggers, Rey CLUBS him and kicks, then ENZIGURIS! Knight ends up on ropes! Rey redials, but Knight blocks the 619 this time! Knight drags Rey up and pops him to a fireman’s carry, but Rey slips free! Rey dodges, springboards, but the wheelbarrow is turned into a waistlock, BIG back suplex, but Rey lands on his feet! But Knight kicks low, B F T!! Cover, Knight wins!!

Winner: LA Knight, by pinfall

The Mega Star just brought down a WWE Grand Slam Champion Hall of Famer! Knight trumps king, but then he goes after Rey’s mask! Fans boo that, but here comes Santos Escobar! The LWO’s second in command runs off Knight, will Escobar avenge this during the MITB ladder match?

 

Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman walk the halls.

Ridge Holland almost runs into Solo and tells him where he’s going. But then Solo hits him with a SAMOAN SPIKE!! The Enforcer tells Ridge he’s not in the mood. Heyman calls Roman Reigns, will there be consequences for this attack?

 

Adam Pearce and Sheamus find Ridge Holland.

Pearce has refs go get Heyman, and Sheamus tells Pearce to give him Solo! Hold on, Pearce will handle it with Heyman. Not good enough for Sheamus. Sheamus heads out, is this going to turn into Fight Night real fast?

 

Sheamus goes to the stage!

He knows Solo is here, “ya bleedin’ rat!” If Solo wants a fight, Sheamus will give him a fight! Get in the ring tonight and you’re in for the fight of your bleedin’ life! Will the Celtic Warrior make it so Solo can’t even go to MITB?

 

WWE & NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship Unification: Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler VS Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn!

While everyone else is fighting for the briefcases, the Baddest Women on the Planet and the Unholy Alliance are fighting to be THE team in the Women’s Division! Who walk out of here as the first-ever UNDISPUTED Women’s Tag Team Champions?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and only one team walks away with them all!

Raquel Rodriguez is ringside, still holding a grudge against Ronda & Shayna for what they did to her friend and tag partner, Liv Morgan. The teams sort out and Alba starts against Shayna. They tie up, but Shayna KICKS and CLUBS and SLAPS Fyre around! Fans boo but Shayna taunts Isla. But then Alba hits back! Shayna KICKS, whips, but Alba holds ropes. Alba elbows Shayna, Isla tags in, and Alba puts Shayna in the ropes for Isla to KNEE! Alba then brings Shayna around, and feeds her to the TARANTULA! SUPERKICK! Isla covers, TWO! Shayna scrambles away and Isla taunts her. Ronda has Shayna calm down, and holds out a hand.

Shayna tags Ronda, fans boo but Isla is amused. They tie up but Ronda kicks! Isla still comes back but into a SAYANAGI! And another! And another! Ronda rains down fists, talks trash, but Isla KICKS her in the face! Isla CLUBS Ronda, facelocks, but Ronda powers her back. Alba tags in, Isla feeds Ronda to a trip! Isla even drops with Ronda to taunt her. Alba spins Ronda around to ROCK her with a right! Alba gets in to cover, TWO! Alba drags Ronda up, tags Isla, and they mug Ronda. Another tag, Isla runs to BLAST Shayna and Alba GOURD BUSTERS Ronda! Isla runs in to METEORA! Cover, Shayna breaks it!

Isla ROUNDHOUSES Shayna outta the ring! Alba whips Ronda but Ronda reverses. Ronda runs in, misses in the corner and Alba KICKS the legs out! Raquel likes what she sees as Alba hoists Ronda up in an Electric Chair! But Shayna SHOVES Isla off the corner! Ronda POISON-RANAS!? Fans boo but Ronda slaps her legs into working while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Ronda has Alba down in a straitjacket leglock combo. Alba endures, fights out and fires off fists! Ronda kicks her away, blocks a kick, and trips Alba to an ANKLE LOCK! Fans boo but Ronda talks trash. Alba reaches out, crawls, but Ronda drags her from the ropes! Alba hops up, ENZIGURIS and down goes Ronda! Fans fire up as Alba and Ronda crawl. Hot tag to Shayna, she trips Alba and DECKS Isla! KNEE for Alba! Cover, TWO!! Alba survives and Shayna is upset. Shayna argues the count, but then runs in at the corner. Alba dodges, reaches for Isla but Shayna grabs a leg!

Shayna drags Alba back, but Alba kicks her away! Hot tag to Isla! The Wicked Witch rallies on the Queen of Spades and even DECKS Ronda for good measure! Shayna kicks Isla, runs, but into a ROUNDHOUSE! Isla drags Shayna up, for a SAIDO! Shayna goes to a corner, Isla runs in to GAMANGIRI! Isla shoves Shayna and goes up, to METEORA! Cover, TWO!! Shayna survives and frustrates Isla. Isla drags Shayna up, but Shayna gets around. They go to ropes, the ref counts and Shayna lets off, but with a CLUB to the back! Ronda runs up and BOOTS Isla into the KIRAFUDA KLUTCH!!! But Alba is up top! SWANTON BOMB breaks the hold!

Ronda runs in but Alba TOSSES her! And DIVES to take Ronda out! Fans fire up as Alba returns to her corner! Isla tags her in and Alba drags Shayna up! But Shayna fights free of the Gory Bomb! KIRAFUDA, but Alba RAMS her into buckles! Ronda returns to grab Isla for an ARMBAR!! Double submissions! Alba taps, Ronda & Shayna win!

Winners: Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler, by submission (NEW Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)

Fans boo but there’s nothing they can do as Ronda gets the mic to call out “Rrrrraquel!” Where’s Raquel going? She and Louisiana aren’t good at even one language, let alone two, but what is Raquel even doing here at all? Raquel smiles and goes to the ring. Fans cheer as Raquel gets a mic to say, “I am here, because I want a rematch for the titles that we never lost.” We? Who’s that? Shayna remembers she and Ronda tore everyone apart limb by limb. So who is “we?” LIV MORGAN IS BACK! Fans fire up as she goes right to the ring!

Liv joins Raquel as they step in, then step up to Ronda & Shayna. The undisputed champs head out, but will they be undisputed for long? Or will Rodriguez & Morgan once again be #LivingLarge?

 

SmackDown presents an all new Grayson Waller Effect.

The Dynamite from Down Under, the Aussie Icon, the Moment Maker is already in the ring, and the Cajundome boos. But Waller welcomes us to the hottest talk show in the WWE, and speaking of hot, he is looking for a green card. Waller is the hottest new superstar in all of the WWE, so it is fitting that tonight, his guests are the hottest tag team in the WWE! Welcome Kit Wilson & Elton Prince, Pretty Deadly! #YESBOY~! The new #1 contenders head to the ring, and the Cajundome continues to boo. Waller welcomes them, and says he “rolled out the red carpet,” as it were. Guests like them need more than just standard chairs, he has director chairs for them!

Thanks so much, Grayson. And they wanna let him know that his show is their favorite. So much better than the KO Show! So much! Fans boo but Waller says that is true. To be honest, it is nice to finally have guests with style and good manners. As we all know, Americans don’t have manners. But let’s move on to the two of them. They’ve been on SmackDown maybe two months, and yet so much success already! So much so, that next week on SmackDown from their home country of London, England, they face Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships! That’s wild!

Kit says that’s right! THEIR home! Shoutout to the Royal Family. This is big. They’re not taking it lightly, they’re taking it pretty deadly seriously. This is two men that one the main event of WrestleMania Night 1. But what annoys Pretty Deadly is that the champs aren’t giving them the same level of respect! Elton doesn’t feel like Kevin & Sami are giving Pretty Deadly their flowers. The fans chant “SHUT UP!” and that upsets Elton, but Kit keeps him calm. They do breathing exercises, “Yes boy, yes boy, yes boy.” Elton says the champs came out and were surprised Pretty Deadly were #1 contenders!

Sorry, but what’s so surprising about a team that has won WWE gold before? A team that won titles on their debut? A team that UNIFIED tag team championships before? Elton doesn’t see what is confusing or surprising there. KO & Sami can carry on, see if their giant egos can fit together into one team. But in their case, “Mi brain,” “Su brain.” They’ve been on the same page the last three years, from joining the WWE to today, and will be for the next ten years when they’re running the tag division! Fans boo but Waller does bring up something. This is a very honest show, so he has to say something. HE’S NOT SURPRISED!

HAH! That’s their guy! Waller says they could keep going on about Kevin & Sami, but maybe they should talk last week. Last week, Pretty Deadly were the ironmen of that match! They didn’t beat one team, they didn’t beat two teams, they beat FIVE of the best teams in all of the WWE, in one match and one night. Truly inspiring. Yes, the ironmen of Friday Night SnackDown! They do need to be honest, too. That was a match where they didn’t know if they could continue. They beat five teams! It was grueling! Exhausting! There were times they didn’t think they could go on, but they did through blood, sweat and tears!

With every fiber of their beings, they won that match! The Brawling Brutes are a great team, and they lasted all the way until the end, just like Pretty Deadly. But but but Pretty Deadly beat them! Fans boo but Kit brings up the LWO. Waller says, “Viva la Raza! Whatever that means.” Kit says great shirt, great team, but… Pretty Deadly beat them! The OC, two big, tough guys, a couple of Good Brothers, but… Pretty Deadly beat them! Hit Row, and before it even begun, Pretty Deadly beat them! And of course, the SmackDown Sweet Hearts, The Street Profits- ARE HERE! Fans cheer as Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins have mics.

Ford asks Dawkins if Pretty Deadly said their names. They did. Aren’t Pretty Deadly so cute showing off their chests? But it’s fine, the boys are back, which means Waller gonna have season two. Congrats! But since Pretty Deadly haven’t been properly introduced to the smoke, the Profits are the ones to do so. Cuz the Profits are up, and #WeWantTheSmoke! Ford & Dawkins look to prove Pretty Deadly did nothing, but will they succeed? Or will Kit & Elton be red hot going into their homecoming at MITB?

The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!

SmackDown returns and the teams sort out. Ford starts against Kit and Ford mocks the outfit. Kit tosses his hair, but Ford mocks that, too. They tie up, Ford headlocks and hits a takeover. Kit fights around, fights up, but Ford hits another takeover. Ford taunts Elton while grinding Kit on and off. Kit fights up, wrenches out and headlocks back. Ford powers out, RAMS shoulders, but neither man falls. Ford makes the pecs dance, then headlocks. Dawkins tags in as Kit powers out, and Dawkins runs Kit over! Kit goes to a corner, Dawkins storms up and fans fire up. Dawkins brings Kit up but Kit pulls ears! Kit ROCKS Dawkins!

Kit wrenches Dawkins, tags Elton, and they double whip. They run Dawkins over with double shoulders, then say “YES BOY!” They run, and LEG DROP SPLASH COMBO! Cover, ONE!! Dawkins upsets Elton but Elton drags Dawkins up. Elton fires forearms, whips corner to corner, but Dawkins reverses and runs in. Elton BOOTS Dawkins, goes up, and leaps, but into a RIGHT HAND! Tag to Ford, the Profits whip and DROPKICK Elton! DROPKICK for Kit! Elton staggers up, Ford bobs ‘n’ weaves and BACKHANDS! Elton wobbles, Ford mocks him and rips off the shirt! Fans fire up, Elton rushes in, but Dawkins dumps him out!

Ford puts on the top! Ford might be a size too big. He and Dawkins both FLY to take out Pretty Deadly! Fans fire up with the Profits and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Kit has Ford up top. Ford elbows Kit away but Kit CLUBS Ford! Kit climbs up, CLUBS away on Ford’s neck, then soaks up the heat. Kit stands Ford up, tells him he’s got nothing, and he HEADBUTTS Ford! Kit stands Ford up to SUPER BACK- CROSSBODY! Ford turns it around and both men are down! Both men crawl for their corners and the fan rally, hot tags to Dawkins and Elton! Dawkins rallies on Pretty Deadly! DROPKICK for Elton! Dawkins whips but Elton reverses. Dawkins hurdles to FLYING ELBOW! Dawkins runs corner to corner to CYCLONE SPLASH! ENZIGURI!

Dawkins underhooks, for the SILENCER! Cover, TWO! Dawkins keeps focus, brings Elton back up, and scoops him. Ford tags in but Elton fights free. Dawkins runs back in, POUNCE PLEX COMBO! Cover, Kit breaks it! But then Dawkins POUNCES Kit! Elton and Ford rise, and Ford reels Elton in! ROCK BOTTOM!! Ford flexes and fans fire up! Tag to Dawkins, he goes after Elton as Ford climbs. Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts but Kit SHOVES Ford! Elton slips off, rolls Dawkins up, feet on the ropes with Kit’s help! Pretty Deadly wins!

Winners: Pretty Deadly, by pinfall

The Dandy Highwaymen just stole another big win! They’re inflating their stats and their egos, but will Kit & Elton be popped by Kevin & Sami?

 

Charlotte Flair VS Lacey Evans!

The Queen is preparing for the Empress of Tomorrow, so she gets back in action in the Cajundome! But will she be overlooking the Model Soldier here tonight? Or will the Figure Eight beat the Cobra Clutch?

SmackDown returns and Lacey makes her entrance. The bell rings and fans “WOO~!” Charlotte and Lacey circle, tie up, and Charlotte headlocks. Lacey pulls hair, powers out, but Charlotte runs her over! Fans “WOO~” again and Charlotte dusts herself off. Things speed up but then Charlotte steps on Lacey. And then BOOTS her down! Charlotte eggs Lacey on, CHOPS her, and CHOPS her again! And CHOPS again! Lacey wobbles around as the CHOPS keep going! “One more?” CHOP! Charlotte brings Lacey around, scoops her, but Lacey slips free! Lacey RAMS Charlotte into a corner, then throws her by her hair!

Fans boo but Lacey soaks it up. She tells the fans to respect and salute her, but the fans keep booing. Lacey MOONSAULTS, but has to land on her feet as Charlotte moves! Lacey runs back in, but into a BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Charlotte slaps Lacey around, then brings her out and she asks the fans to salute her. Fans cheer and salute, and Charlotte scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM! And then Charlotte tranquilos! Shout out to her El Idolo! Charlotte then aims, runs in, and BOOTS Lacey back down! And then she has a leg, brings Lacey around and steps through, FIGURE FOUR! Then FIGURE EIGHT! Lacey taps, Charlotte wins!

Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission

Charlotte holds on to make Lacey pay, but Asuka slides in! SLIDING KICK!! Asuka dances around, throws her shoes at Charlotte, then rains down fists! Fans boo but Charlotte can only guard as Asuka fires off from all sides! Asuka mockingly salutes, then holds up the new WWE Women’s Championship. Asuka leaves Charlotte behind, laughing all the way. Charlotte may have beaten Asuka in the past, but will she not be ready for this Asuka?

 

Adam Pearce is on the phone.

Yes, he’s waiting for her to arrive right now. And here she is. Bianca Belair steps in and says he wanted to talk. Yes, he is thinking about the title match of Asuka VS Charlotte next week, and it brought him back to what she said. Yes, she said what she said about being ringside. Well, what happens if Asuka or Charlotte try to take a shot at her? What if they provoke her? Uh, those two should be focused on each other. Bianca just wants to be ringside so she makes sure no one else cuts the line. But if they come for her, she’ll defend herself. As she should. And that’s the problem.

He knows she’s not gonna like this, but there’s just too much at stake. He is barring Bianca from ringside. Trust him on this! She will have her opportunity the moment that match is done to challenge the winner face to face. Oh, like last time? She should trust him like she did then? Pearce sighs, Bianca leaves, but what can either of them do about the title match next week in London?

 

Solo Sikoa w/ Paul Heyman VS Sheamus!

The Enforcer lashed out on Ridge Da Fridge, and now the Celtic Warrior is coming for revenge! SmackDown is Fight Night after all, but who survives this close to the Bloodline Civil War?

SmackDown returns and Sheamus makes his entrance. The bell rings and fans rally up as the two circle. They tie up and throw hands! Fans fire up as Sheamus bumps Solo off buckles, then body shots and uppercuts! Sheamus throws more hands in another corner, and he fires the fans up. But then Solo UPPERCUTS in return! Solo fires off his own heavy hands, lets off as the ref counts, and Sheamus mule kicks! Sheamus UPPERCUTS, whips, but Solo reverses. Sheamus KNEES Solo, runs, but Solo avoids the Brogue! Solo bails out and fans boo but Sheamus paces. Sheamus goes out the side, storms up on Solo, and CLOBBERS him!

Fans fire up with Sheamus and he brings Solo around. Sheamus stomps Solo’s right hand! Sheamus puts Solo in the ring, but Solo stomps Sheamus in return. Solo drags Sheamus up, puts him in a corner and ROCKS him in the back with a forearm! And another! Solo RAMS into Sheamus’ back, and again, and again! The ref counts, Solo lets off and Heyman has an evil smile. But then Sheamus throws elbows and uppercuts! Solo and Sheamus trade haymakers, Sheamus gets the edge and whips corner to corner. Solo reverses, runs in, but Sheamus BOOTS him down! Sheamus then skins the cat to the top rope!

Fans fire up and Sheamus leaps, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, ONE!! Solo is hanging tough but Sheamus keeps cool. Sheamus stalks Solo to ropes, but Solo blocks the buckle bump to throw body shots! Solo CHOPS, ROCKS and CHOPS Sheamus again. Fans rally for Sheamus, Sheamus eggs Solo on, but Solo fires off fast hands high and low! The ref counts, Solo lets off and stalks Sheamus to another corner. Sheamus elbows Solo! And kicks low! Sheamus whips, Solo reverses, but Sheamus blocks hip toss to LARIAT! Fans fire up and Sheamus grins at Heyman. Solo goes to the apron, and Sheamus grabs him!

Sheamus has Solo stuck on the ropes but Solo resists. Solo elbows Sheamus, and again, and again! Sheamus staggers away, but comes back to KNEE Solo in the ropes! Sheamus goes out to join Solo, fireman’s carries, and then tucks Solo in, but Solo fights free! Solo POSTS Sheamus, then trips him up! Sheamus lands hard on the apron, and Solo fireman’s carries, to SAMOAN DROP to the floor! Solo seethes and Heyman smiles while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and both men are down in the ring. Solo rises and shakes his head. Fans rally for Sheamus, but there are chants of “SO~LO!” Solo watches Sheamus go to a corner, mocks the pounding of the chest, and he runs corner to corner, but into a LARIAT! Fans fire up again as both men are back down! Heyman is shocked, and Sheamus rises again. Fans rally up and Sheamus crawls after Solo. Solo stands, throws a haymaker, and then another. Sheamus staggers around, Solo throws another shot! And another! Sheamus throws them back! Fans fire up as Sheamus backs Solo up!

Sheamus whips, Solo reverses but Sheamus comes back with another LARIAT! And then a clothesline in the corner, a whip corner to corner, and another clothesline! Sheamus scoops Solo to POWERSLAM! Fans fire up while Sheamus grits his teeth. Sheamus hobbles up, clinches Solo, and hits an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Solo goes to the apron and the fans fire up. Sheamus glares at Solo, and gives a look to Heyman. Heyman scowls and Sheamus goes to the ropes. Fans fire up for BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! A bit slower temp, but much harder hits! Sheamus then speeds up and goes to TEN!

Fans fire up while Heyman frowns. Sheamus aims from a corner and the fans echo “BROGUE! BROGUE! BROGUE!” as Sheamus pounds his cheat. Sheamus runs, into a SUPERKICK! But he comes back with a KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! Solo survives but Sheamus is too sore to be upset. “This is Awesome!” as Sheamus stands back up. Sheamus drags Solo up, fireman’s carries, but his back makes that difficult. He powers up to stand tall, tucks Solo in, WHITE NOISE!! Cover, TWO!! Solo survives again and Heyman breathes easy. Sheamus drags Solo up, brings him in, and fans fire up, as he Canadian Racks Solo!

Solo fights out of the hold, and SUPERKICKS Sheamus in the back! SAMOAN SPIKE!! Sheamus falls outta the ring! Solo goes out after Sheamus, drags him up, and URENAGE on the desk!! Fans boo while Sheamus flops and flounders on the floor! Solo drags Sheamus to the barriers, sits him up against them, and then goes to the far side. The ref tells him no, but Solo runs in to HIP ATTACK through the BARRIERS!! The ref hurries to check both men, and Solo stands up. Fans lose their minds, and the ref waves this off! Solo wins!!

Winner: Solo Sikoa, by referee stoppage

The Enforcer of the Island just wrecked the Celtic Warrior! Medics rush over, as does Adam Pearce. But then Solo shoves the medics aside, SAMOAN SPIKES one, and Pearce tells him to stop! Solo doesn’t listen, he drags Sheamus from the wreckage! But here come the Usos! The fans fire up as the Usos grin at Solo, and the three brothers rush in! The 2v1 brawl is on, SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Jimmy & Jey knock down their little brother and Heyman is shocked again! But then the Usos spot Heyman and walk up to him. Heyman backs away, wanting mercy, but Solo gets back up. DOUBLE SUPERKICKS again!!

The fans fire up with Jimmy & Jey, because they’re not done! They each take a corner, for the DOUBLE UCE!! Solo suffers for the sins of the Tribal Chief, but Heyman puts in a call. Will the Head of the Table have a response on the last SmackDown before Money in the Bank?


My Thoughts:

A really good episode for SmackDown, especially since it was like an early go-home given next week’s episode will be in London as like a preshow to MITB. But speaking of all that, a disappointing note was that there were some last minute changes that removed one MITB build match to put in another. I get Charlotte needed a tune-up that would also give Asuka an opening to attack, but not planning ahead to have that already on the card seems like an oversight. And removing Bayley VS Shotzi with the MITB spot on the line seems rather lame. But of course, the WWE only gives reasons for changes if they want to.

Bianca and Pearce had a good promo to make a point of a ringside ban so Bianca won’t affect Charlotte VS Asuka. But it also feels like they could’ve put this on next week before having Charlotte VS Asuka happen. Good women’s tag title match, but of course Ronda & Shayna win. I do like that Liv is back so she and Raquel can start a feud with Ronda & Shayna for the Summer. I would think this leads to a match at SummerSlam, since they’ll only need a month to build after MITB. At the same time, I would hope Ronda & Shayna visit all brands, including NXT, to be what the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions were supposed to be when these belts were created.

Really good Grayson Waller Effect with Pretty Deadly, and I actually appreciate Pretty Deadly perpetuating the revisionist history of them toughing out the gauntlet match. Great tag match from them and Street Profits, and that win gives Pretty Deadly the momentum going into the tag title match, which I’m sure they will lose despite being in their hometown. Kevin & Sami have plenty of teams still to face, and as big as SmackDown in London will be, free TV is not where the undisputed tag titles are changing hands. As for Street Profits, who knows where they go from here. Is it time for friendly break-up so Montez Ford can be US Champion?

Another disappointing change was having no Triple Threat of Dunne VS Escobar VS Knight, but Rey VS Knight was still a great match. Of course Knight wins to build momentum, but it’s still anyone’s guess as to his chances in the ladder match. And I didn’t see Dunne anywhere at all tonight, so it seems that might’ve factored into the change. Solo going after Ridge was an interesting move, but it did set up a great main event. A referee stoppage was a clever move, and then of course the Usos go after Solo. The Usos had a great promo, too, but who knows how MITB’s Bloodline Civil War match goes. I’m still hoping the Usos get through to Solo and he breaks away from Roman, but maybe they stretch that part of the story to SummerSlam.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (12/9/24)

Tonight’s going to be brutal!

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Everyone is showing raw emotion!

The New Day’s no longer positive, Drew McIntyre’s back for revenge, and Rhea Ripley battles Raquel Rodriguez, all on one Monday Night Raw!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • 8 Man Tag: The Miz & The Final Testament VS The Wyatt Sick6; The Miz & Final Testament win.
  • Dakota Kai VS Liv Morgan; Liv wins.
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Opening Round Triple Threat: Lyra Valkyria VS Zelina Vega VS Ivy Nile; Lyra wins and advances to the next round.
  • Anything Goes: Rhea Ripley VS Raquel Rodriguez; Rhea wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The New Day arrives backstage.

Xavier Woods wants high-fives, but no one is accepting. Kofi Kingston says hey to Natalya & The Alpha Academy, but they don’t return it. Their verbal shaming of Big E isn’t sitting well with anyone, will Woods & Kofi figure out who’s really in the wrong here?

 

Gunther is here!

Wichita, Kansas is a little torn as Der Ring General heads to the ring, dressed rather casually compared to other times, but he seems to have gotten over those multiple Coup de Grace double stomps from last week. Gunther grabs a mic, smiles as the fans both cheer and jeer, and he says, “As everybody has seen, quite obviously Finn Balor has made a grave mistake. And whether he deserves it or not, he now has my undivided attention. And I guarantee you right now, Saturday Night’s Main Event will not end up like Survivor Series for me.” But before he can continue, The Prince makes his way out here!

Finn, accompanied by The Judgment Day, also gets a mixed reaction from Wichita. But Finn tells Gunther that Gunther could’ve just given him the title match like he deserved. But instead, Gunther tried to mess with Finn by giving it to someone who didn’t deserve it, like Dirty Dom. The fans boo more but Finn says let’s be real! Finn is the only reason Gunther is still World Heavyweight Champion! And hearing what he said, Gunther is right about one thing: SNME will be NOTHING like Survivor Series. Because at Survivor Series, Gunther retained the title thanks to Finn. And at SNME, Gunther loses the title because of Finn!

And after eight long YEARS, Finn Balor walks out as the NEW World Heavyweight Champion! The Judgment Day applauds but the fans boo. Gunther tells Finn he’ll set one thing straight: Finn did NOT earn his title match. Finn’s audacity of claiming any responsibility of GUNTHER being champion is what did it. But Gunther gets it, Finn is frustrated. Eight years ago, Finn was the first-ever Universal Champion. And at that point in Gunther’s career, he looked up to Finn. Gunther respected Finn. But over the time, that respect kept fading and fading. Not because Gunther chose to, but because Finn chose to cut corners.

Finn chose to take shortcuts! Finn chose to hang out with a bunch of weirdos in a clubhouse! The fans cheer that but Gunther also adds that Finn chose to play second fiddle to Damian Priest. Finn gets heated, JD McDonagh keeps him back, and Gunther says, “So here we are now. Standing across from each other with no respect left. And I figuratively and literally am looking down on you. Eight years ago, you were the best in the world… for one night. I am the best in the world RIGHT NOW and for THOUSANDS of days to come! And this title proves it!!” The fans do cheer that.

Gunther tells Finn there is one reason he won’t leave Saturday as World Heavyweight Champion: Finn is NOT on Gunther’s level, and he never will be! Finn chuckles, and then The Judgment Day storms up to the ring! Gunther stands his ground, but here comes Damian Priest! Finn and his boys are shocked that The Punisher is storming down the ramp! Priest DOUBLE LARIATS JD & Carlito, KICKS and THROWS Dom aside, then fires hands on Finn! The fans fire up as Priest then THROWS Carlito down, then gives JD SNAKE EYES off railing! Finn goes after Priest now, and he sends Priest at the ring. Priest stops himself and fires hands on Finn

Priest puts Finn in the ring, and Gunther is there to CHOP him down! Priest SUPERKICKS Finn out of the ring! But then Gunther LARIATS Priest! The fans are torn as Gunther rains down fists on Priest, the guy who tried to help him! Gunther says he does not need help, and he TOSSES Priest out! Gunther storms out, clears off the desk, and now the fans are really fired up! Gunther brings Priest over, but Finn SLINGBLADES Gunther down! The Prince ends up saving Priest and he DROPKICKS Gunther into steel steps! But then Finn SMACKS Priest off the desk! Finn puts Priest in, climbs a corner, just to COUP DE GRACE Gunther!!

Judgment Day rushes Priest but he TOSSES Dom, throws JD into Carlito, then gives JD a FLAPJACK! SUPERKICK for Carlito! Dom throws hands, but Pries tis just pissed. Finn CLOBBERS Gunther on the outside, then hurries into the ring to save Dom! FINAL CUT! The Judgment Day mugs Priest now while fans boo. The boys set Priest up and Finn runs in, SHOTGUN! Priest hits buckles and falls! Judgment Day mugs Priest more while Finn goes up! COUP DE GRACE for Priest!! Finn wants more, his boys set Priest back up, COUP DE GRACE!! The fans boo even harder, but Finn wants another! Finn hits a third COUP DE GRACE on Priest!!

Wichita boos but Finn eyes the world title. Finn grins as he picks it up. Will Finn be a DOUBLE CHAMPION after Saturday Night’s Main Event? Or can Der Ring General stand against all of Judgment Day?

 

Judgment Day regroups backstage.

They’re all very excited after taking Gunther and Priest at the same time, and in steps Adam Pearce. He has to hand it to them. Another Monday, another night Judgment Day is causing chaos. But he is here as a courtesy to Finn. Pearce spoke with Gunther, and that conversation has brought about a change to Saturday Night’s Main Event. Huh? It will be Gunther VS Finn… VS PRIEST!! Finn is furious but then he says fine. Because it’ll make it even more satisfying when Finn beats both Gunther and Priest to become the NEW World Heavyweight Champion! The Judgment Day agrees, but Pearce has something else to say.

Since Finn is so worried about the other champions, here’s an opportunity to lead by example. Next week on Raw, Finn & JD will face the War Raiders again, for the tag titles again, and the best part? The rest of Judgment Day is BANNED FROM RINGSIDE! Pearce leaves, Judgment Day is furious, but the Liv says Finn should relax. He’s got everything under control. Though, she was wondering if Finn’s got any advice for Raquel’s match tonight. They wanna listen to Finn so they’ll win. Finn says yeah, Sis, just give him a couple minutes. Finn heads out, JD follows, and Liv says she feels good about tonight. Will Judgment Day be (not) fine?

 

8 Man Tag: The Miz & The Final Testament VS The Wyatt Sick6!

The Hollywood A-Lister’s sins came back to haunt him, but he aligned himself with men who are without conscience. But will any of them be conscious after facing Uncle Howdy and the new Wyatt Family? Or will Kross make Bo Dallas #FallAndPray?

The fans fire up for the Wyatts, and Bo talks to the rocking chair to say this is for the family. Then with a “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah~!” Bo and the Wyatts rush the ring! The fans fire up as the brawl is on and the bell rings! Lumis scares Miz and slithers after him while Gacy has Akam, Rowan has Rezar and Bo of course goes after Kross! The Wyatts manage to LARIAT the AOP up and out of the ring, then Bo CLOBBERS Kross! Bo clinches but Miz drags Kross out to safety! The Final Testament regroups while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Akam has Gacy down. The fans boo, Miz soaks it up, and Rezar tags in. AOP double whip to DOUBLE SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally but Rezar DRIBBLES Gacy’s face off the mat! Rezar then drags Gacy up, fires body shots, then talks trash. Rezar whips Gacy but Gacy BLASTS Kross! Gacy BOOTS Rezar, heads for his corner, but Rezar whips! But Gacy handsprings and comes back from THE UPSIDE-DOWN! The fans fire up while both men crawl, hot tags to Miz and Rowan! Big Red, the Ramblin’ Rabbit, rallies on Miz AND Akam! Then LARIAT in the corner for Miz, LARIAT in the corner for Akam!

Rowan runs back at Miz, but Miz BOOTS him! Miz runs but Rowan grabs him and TOSSES him! Miz lands hard out by Akam, and Rowan builds speed!? Rowan WRECKS Akam and Miz with a dropkick! The fans fire up as Rowan puts Miz in, and he BOOTS Akam! The fans fire up and Rowan slides in. Miz KICKS Rowan, but that just pisses Rowan off! Rowan suplexes for the CUTTER! Cover, AOP breaks it! AOP BLAST The Wyatts, then they hoist Rowan up! DOUBLE POWERBOMB!! But Gacy & Lumis get in to fire hands! They dodge, DROPKICK and SUPERKICK in stereo! Then Lumis whips Gacy so he can DIVE onto AOP!

Lumis goes up, Gacy sets AOP for the CANNONBALL! All four men are down and Miz is freaking out! Rowan crawls, hot tag to Howdy! Bo CLOBBERS Miz, then LARIATS in a corner! Bo reels Miz in, suplexes, and puts Miz on ropes for the MAGIC SCREW! The fans are thunderous and Bo waits on Miz. Miz rises up, scrambles to ropes, and he throws an elbow! Kross tags in, but Bo ROCKS Kross first! Bo LARIATS Kross up and out! The fans fire up for Bo, he builds speed, but Scarlett trips him up! The fans boo as the Femme Fatale gets away with that one. Or does she? NIKKI CRSS creeps out from nowhere, and she creeps Scarlett out!

Nikki waves, Scarlett runs away but into the ring! The ref tells her to get out, which she does, but Nikki is there on the other side! FLYING THESZ PRESS! Bo clinches Kross, but Miz CLOBBERS him! The fans boo but Miz thinks he’s got him> Bo GRABS Miz with the MANDIBLE CLAW!! Miz flails desperately, but PAUL ELLERING is back! POCKET SAND!! Kross scoops Bo for the FINAL PRAYER! Cover, Final Testament wins!

Winners: The Final Testament, by pinfall

That mastermind, Ellering, returns when Kross needed him most! But is this only the first battle in a war with the Wyatts?

 

Sit-down interview with CM Punk.

Jackie Redmond is with the Second City Saint and thanks him for taking the time. He thanks her for inviting him, he appreciates it. Punk then teases if she’s going to belittle his Chicago Blackhawks, she’s in for a fight. Jackie says no, she’ll be asking something much more important. It is all anyone’s talking about, anyway: the promised favor from Paul Heyman! What is it? Can he hint anything about it? No, this isn’t the right time for that. That’s a personal thing. Punk and Heyman go back many years, the favor is between them.

Jackie accepts that and then asks about Seth Rollins. Last week, Punk let Rollins know that Punk doesn’t think about Rollins at all, but Rollins made it clear that he has his sights set on Punk. Rollins is willing to force the issue, so how will Punk handle it? Punk says it is no secret that he doesn’t shy away from a fight. If you go after him, he’ll start swinging. But when it comes to Rollins’ hatred for Punk, Punk is more confused than anything. Punk doesn’t hate Rollins. To understand, you have to talk about the history between them, which also goes back years.

We’re talking about a 16-year-old Seth Rollins coming to Punk to ask Punk to train him, for free. Now, that’s the key part everyone leaves out. Rollins’ entitlement gets carried over into adult Rollins, who wants to be the best in the world, in everyone’s Top Ten List. But Punk remembers when Rollins was on the top ten list of those to be fired from here. Punk “shielded” Rollins from that. If Punk had to live in his shadow, Punk would hate Punk, too. Rollins is a multiple time world champion, a Mr. Money in the Bank winner, but everything he’s done, Punk did before and did it better.

Now, Punk doesn’t claim to do those things because he wanted a thank you. He did recognize Rollins had all the potential in the world. And in Punk’s absence from the WWE, Rollins did a fantastic job filling to void. But simply put, the starting player is back, Rollins has to go back to the bench. Jackie appreciates the honesty, and thanks Punk for his time. But is Punk really telling the truth that he doesn’t hate Rollins with how he just talked down about him? Will Rollins’ hate for Punk only grow exponentially now?

 

Dakota Kai VS Liv Morgan!

#CobraKai is already into the second round of the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament, but she could capture a golden ticket off of the Women’s WORLD Champion here in Wichita. Will Damage CTRL be doing damage to Judgment Day for the holidays? Or will Liv simply use Kai to prepare for Iyo Sky?

The bell rings, Liv runs up and the two tie up. Dakota headlocks, but Liv pulls hair to get free! Liv shoves, drops down, but Dakota stops herself. Dakota bypasses Liv, then hurdles. Liv jumps over, comes back, but Dakota arm-drags her around and around! Dakota snapmares Liv to then NECK SNAPPER! Jackknife bridge, TWO!! Liv escapes and scurries away to a corner. Dakota runs up but Liv TOSSES her up and out! Dakota SMACKS off steps before hitting the floor, and Liv grins while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Liv SLAMS Dakota down! Dakota writhes but Liv kicks her around. Wait, Pure Fusion Collective make their way out here? They must be upset on Shayna Baszler’s behalf for how Dakota won that Triple Threat. Anyway, Liv hits a snap suplex, then rolls, that was Una Amiga! Now she hits Dos Amigas! And then Liv gives some Latina Heat for Daddy Dom, but Dakota hits a suplex first! The fans fire up while Liv flounders away. Liv runs back up but Dakota ROCKS her first! And again, and again, and again! Liv shoves Dakota, but Dakota LARIATS! And LARIATS! Then DROPKICKS! The fans fire up with Dakota as she goes after Liv!

Dakota whips Liv corner to corner hard, and Liv sits down! Dakota then runs side to side to BOOT WASH! Liv flounders to the apron but Dakota puts her in ropes, DRAPING STOMP! Cover, TWO! Liv survives and now Dakota notices PFC. They wave mockingly and also mockingly coach her. Dakota fireman’s carries Liv, but Liv slips free to shove! Dakota comes back with a SCORPION KICK! Dakota runs, Zoey is there, so Dakota BOOTS her! And PERNALTY KICKS Shayna! The ref tells PFC to back up, but Liv runs up! Dakota avoids ObLivion, rolls Liv up, TWO! Liv dodges a kick to hit a CODE BREAKER!

Dakota staggers to a corner, Liv runs up, SHINING WIZARD! Liv kicks Dakota out, then goes up, FLYING- POWERBOMB!! The fans fire up but Sonya gets on the apron! Dakota BOOTS her down! Dakota runs Around the World, but Liv dodges the boot! Dakota hobbles, Liv runs up, OBLIVION!! Cover, Liv wins!

Winner: Liv Morgan, by pinfall

The Women’s World Champion snatches her belt and leaves, but PFC goes after Dakota! They really ARE upset over last week’s Triple Threat! They mug Dakota, then drag her up. But wait, here comes DMG CTRL! Iyo Sky RAMS Shayna, Kairi drags Sonya out! URAKEN for Sonya! Zoey & Shayna dodge the handspring, but Iyo comes back to DOUBLE SHOTGUN! Iyo kips up while Wichita fires up, and Kairi joins in! Iyo gives Kairi a hand to go up, up and AWAY! TRIPLE CROSSBODY!! PFC goes down, the fans fire up more, but then Iyo turns around into OBLIVION!! Liv gets the final shot on the Evil Genius, will this be how things go at Saturday Night’s Main Event?

 

Drew McIntyre speaks.

“Hell in a Cell was the most violent match of my 24-year career. And in the end, I succumbed to massive blood loss. I could’ve been at Raw post Bad Blood, against doctor’s orders. I proved time and time again The Scottish Warrior isn’t just a catchy nickname, it is earned. But I had to go back to Scotland. My family needed me. 2024 should’ve been a career year for Drew McIntyre, but time and time again, I kept getting screwed over at the finish line. While I was home in Scotland, that same thought kept going through my head, burning in my brain. ‘What if I’m wrong? What if everyone else was right? What if people truly can change? What if my gut was wrong?’

“Then I turned on Survivor Series and I saw Roman Reigns standing side by side with CM Punk. Who was by their side? Sami, Jimmy, Jey, with their stupid fingers in the air. After everything they know, Roman just snaps his fingers, they put their tails between their legs, they run right by his side? At least CM Punk took a bribe! They all sold out for absolutely nothing. That’s when it was clear, that’s when I knew I had to come back. That’s when I knew I was gonna take out Sami. That’s when I knew I was gonna take out Jey Uso. Spending time back home, I realized there’s no changing the past, no matter how much I want to.

“But I can change the present. And I will change the future.” The Scottish Terminator has new targets, or perhaps old depending on how you look at it. But will there be no running for Jey and Sami now that McIntyre’s making it his mission to destroy them?

 

Adam Pearce exits his office, with Cody Rhodes!

The Raw General Manager shakes hands with the Undisputed WWE Champion, and then The New Day walk by. They see the American Nightmare, and Cody says he’s known them both for a very long time. Cody and Woods have even known each other since they were kids. Cody says they should be ashamed of themselves. Woods laughs that off and says good coming from that guy, like he was so good in high school. The New Day continues on, who else will the find disapproves of this new attitude?

 

Seth Rollins is here!

Wichita sings for The Visionary, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” while he goes to the ring. Rollins grabs a mic and welcomes Wichita to Monday Night Rollins~! And he is your host tonight! He is a Visionary, he is a Revolutionary, he IS Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins! And there’s a lot to talk about tonight. Wichita, give it up for CM Punk, huh? The fans are torn but Rollins tells “Punker,” when you’re done in the ring, Punk can be a politician! That right there earlier tonight, that was a master class in how to spin the truth. Take a little bit of the truth, play the victim, and Punk’s been doing that his entire life!

Rollins says Punk is a fraud, a conman, and Rollins will share the truth between them. Punk was right, Rollins did go to get trained by The Best in the World, no doubt about it. Rollins looked up to Punk, idolized him, and Punk helped Rollins get his foot in the door here in the WWE. Rollins respected Punk, and they were once friends. And if the story ended there, you might wonder, too: Why does Rollins hate Punk? The part of Punk’s story that he left out will tell you why. When Punk walked out the door of WWE eleven years ago, Rollins called and texted as a friend and how he respected what Punk stood for.

What’d Rollins get in return? Nothing! Rollins got ghosted! And not just Rollins, it was everyone who was a friend of Punk’s here in WWE! Because if you didn’t quit your dream job, and your priorities didn’t line up with Team CM Punk, then you were evil. And if the story ended there, okay. But that’s not what happened! Because for the next ten years, all Punk ever tried to do was tear WWE down! That’s all he did! Punk talked crap, took pot shots, and when Punk finally walked back in here, do you know why that was? Because Punk FAILED at everything else, burned every single bridge that would lead him to water, and… the money was right.

The fans are still torn, but plenty of fans still chant “CM PUNK! CM PUNK!” Rollins says yeah, once upon a time, he used to chant for Punk, too. He used to respect Punk, used to want to be just like Punk, follow in his footsteps. But somewhere along the way, Rollins realized Punk was a fraud and that he wanted to be BETTER than Punk! And Rollins was! Everything Punk did, Rollins did it TWICE! And he did the one thing Punk could never do, and that was main event WrestleMania! But wait, here comes Sami Zayn! Rollins tells Sami to stay outta this but the fans cheer Sami on as he goes right down to the ring.

Sami steps in with a mic in hand, and Rollins says if Sami is out here to defend Punk again, then they’re gonna be fighting again. Rollins does not wanna hear it, he has no time for it. Sami says last week, Rollins was angry, Sami was angry, they said some things and had it out in the ring. That’s bound to happen when they’ve known each other for as long as they have. But it was wrong of Sami to assume Rollins dropped Jey. Sami’s known Rollins long enough so he was wrong, and for that, he is sorry. The fans cheer the apology, and Rollins says he is glad Sami brought that up.

Because the thing that’s been eating Rollins up is, as far back as they go, 20 YEARS, and their kids play together, they’re tight! But when Jey went down, Rollins was the first person Sami thought of! And Rollins wants to know why. Well there is a reason! The way Rollins was talking, he was outta his mind! No, go back and watch. Rollins wasn’t talking like Rollins, he wasn’t like the guy Sami’s known those 20 years. Rollins was being someone who points his fingers at everyone else, that blames everyone else, and acts like they’re the only person with moral clarity. He wasn’t being Seth Rollins, he was being Drew McIntyre!

Rollins stares Sami down and says, “I am not Drew McIntyre.” Sami says he knows that, because Rollins is a better person. But this thing with Rollins and Punk, it is bringing out the worst in Rollins. And maybe Sami shouldn’t have gotten involved. Sami saw a guy he’s known forever and a guy he’d just gone to war with, they were fighting, and Sami got involved when he shouldn’t have. That is why he is here. Sami has to tell Rollins that this thing with Punk is worse than Sami thought possible, so Sami will let Rollins deal with it however he wants. Rollins thanks Sami for that, that is all Rollins has wanted.

Okay, so what about them? Are Sami and Rollins good? The fans chant “HUG IT OUT! HUG IT OUT!” Rollins says, “Yeah, Sami, we’re good, man.” Rollins appreciates Sami letting him handle things with Punk, and notes it seems Sami has something with Drew. Rollins heads out, and Sami says yeah, that’s good advice. Sami will handle things with Drew! Sami says this thing with Drew, they won’t run it back like before. Sami won’t listen to Drew coming out here, week after week, talking about everyone else is wrong and he is wrong and is some martyr. Sami’s gonna end this as quickly as it started, so this is how it goes!

Sami has already spoken with Adam Pearce. The fans cheer that! Sami says Saturday Night’s Main Event, Sami VS Drew, and Sami will see Drew in Long Island!! The fans fire up as SNME just gets that much bigger. Sami heads out, but then McIntyre CLOBBERS Sami on the stage!! The fans boo, producers and refs rush out, and they have to drag McIntyre off of Sami. McIntyre grins and says okay, he’s done with Sami, for now. Will McIntyre put Sami out of action like he did to Jey last week? Or can Sami stop the Scottish Terminator before he gets started?

 

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Opening Round Triple Threat: Lyra Valkyria VS Zelina Vega VS Ivy Nile!

Another spot in the semifinals awaits, and we’ll see The Morrigan, La Muneca & The Diamond Pitbull battle it out! Will Lyra fly on to the second round? Will the LWO have the Queen of the Ring representing them? Or will this tournament soon be American Made?

The bell rings and Zelina SHOTGUNS Ivy! Lyra rolls Zelina, TWO! Zelina and Lyra clinch, Lyra whips, but Zelina leaps to FACE SMASH! Then BASEMENT HEEL KCIK! The fans fire up and Zelina dials it up, 619! Lyra flops back but Ivy YANKS Zelina down! Ivy runs up, whips Lyra, then tilt-o-whirl POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO! Ivy stomps away on Lyra, then stands on her face! The fans boo and the ref reprimands while Raw goes to break

Raw returns and Lyra rallies the fans before she builds speed. Lyra WRECKS Ivy and Zelina with one dropkick! Lyra puts Ivy in, brings her around, and then runs up a corner! TORNADO DDT! Then a roll through to fisherman and BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ivy stays in this but Lyra stays on Ivy. Lyra fireman’s carries, but Ivy fights around to an ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Ivy clasps hands and fights around, and she rolls back, but into a DISARM-HER! Ivy references The Man but Lyra rolls Ivy, TWO! Ivy lets go and runs up, but Lyra sunset flips! ONE, and Ivy jackknife bridges! ONE as Lyra rolls and rolls, but Zelina is up top! SWANTON BOMB!!

Zelina covers Ivy, TWO!! A cover on Lyra, TWO!! Zelina is annoyed but she builds speed to SLIDING SUNSET BOMB! A shoutout to Rey Mysterio and Zelina hurries up top. Zelina climbs up and the fans rally for the FLYING METEORA! Cover, Ivy BOOTS it apart! The fans boo but Ivy throws Zelina to a corner. Zelina BOOTS Ivy, goes up, and CROSSBODIES! Ivy catches Zelina for a SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Cover, Lyra breaks it! The fans fire up and all three women are down! The fans rally, Ivy drags Lyra up to waistlock, GERMAN SUPLEX! Ivy holds on, Lyra scrambles around, and Lyra grabs Zelina! Ivy DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEXES!

Bridging cover on Lyra, TWO!! Lyra stays in this but Ivy stays on her! Lyra fights #SuplexIvy to switch, but Ivy switches for a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Lyra stays in this, but Zelina hops on! CODE RED for Ivy! Cover, Lyra breaks it again! Lyra hurries to get Ivy up, fireman’s carries, and hits the NIGHTWING DRIVER! Cover, LYRA WINS!

Winner: Lyra Valkyria, by pinfall (advances to the next round)

The Morrigan finds her opening, and now she’s flying back to a “shiny shiny!” But the next match will have Alba Fyre VS Kairi Sane VS Natalya, who wins that Triple Threat to meet Lyra in the semifinals?

 

Rhea Ripley prepares backstage.

Priest finds her, and he simply tells her, “Eradicate.” They fist bump and Priest heads out. Will Rhea do exactly that when she and Raquel Rodriguez go Anything Goes?

 

Backstage interview with The New Day.

Cathy Kelley is with Woods & Kofi and brings up last week’s celebration becoming anything but “don’t you dare be sour,” the very phrase they coined ten years ago. What was the intention behind them berating their longtime friend, Big E? Kofi says hold on, she is supposed to be neutral, why is she asking a question like that? Woods says Cathy is cleary biased, so they’re going to go talk to the people they need to, and that’s the fans. Can’t he just answer the question? Woods says no, Cathy, please. Now hand Woods the camera. What? Woods doesn’t care if John Cena’s his best friend, the cameraman is gonna hand it over!

Woods takes the camera from this guy, then he and Kofi head on through the backstage area and towards gorilla. The fans can be heard booing as they do, and The New Day make their entrance without music or fanfare. The fans instead chant “NEW! DAY SUCKS! NEW! DAY SUCKS!” Woods asks, “What’d we do?” Kofi and Woods go into the ring, we get a different camera perspective while they get mics. Kofi says no no no no no, but the fans just boo more. “You mean to tell me… after the ten years of positivity that Woods and I have given you, you mean to tell me you’re this mad, all from one day?”

The fans boo and give thumbs down, but Woods says that New Day came out here… The fans chant “We Want Big E! We Want Big E!” and “NEW! DAY SUCKS! NEW! DAY SUCKS!” Woods says they didn’t even do anything to Big E! The fans boo because yes they did! Kofi says they could’ve hit Big E with a steel chair! They could’ve hit him with a sledgehammer! The fans chant for Big E more, and Woods says, “Y’know what? We were gonna try to come out here and talk…” The fans boo more so New Day just gives up and drops their mics. New Day leaves, acting like they’re somehow NOT in the wrong, but will someone get it through their heads what they did?

 

Anything Goes: Rhea Ripley VS Raquel Rodriguez!

After weeks of being this close to getting even with Liv Morgan, and yet being so far from revenge because of Big Mami Cool, these two finally have it out 1v1! No disqualifications, no count outs, no holding these two back from what they really wanna do to each other! Who will be the Top Mami after tonight?

Raw returns and Raquel makes her entrance. But Rhea goes after her at the ramp! Rhea fires hands, then she whips Raquel into barriers! The fans fire up as this match is happening in front of them, and Raquel sends Rhea into the railing! And then the barriers! Then she CLUBS away! Rhea hits back, they brawl, and Rhea SMACKS Raquel off a trash can! The fans fire up but Rhea has them move aside. Rhea makes Raquel take a seat so she can CHOP and CHOP and CHOP! Rhea then runs and TOSSES Raquel over the barriers! We’re finally ringside and Rhea CHUCKS a trash can at Raquel! The trash flies everywhere while Rhea storms up on Raquel.

Rhea puts Raquel in the ring, where a lot of items are already waiting! Rhea gathered those during commercial it seems, and Rhea hits a FACE SMASH then LARAIT! Raquel stays up, so Rhea SMACKS her with a kendo stick! Raquel falls, and Rhea SMACKS her again! Raquel grabs the stick, throws Rhea to a corner, but Rhea BOOTS in return! Rhea goes up, up and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Down goes Raquel and the fans fire up! Raquel tumbles out, Rhea builds speed and WRECKS her with a dropkick! The fans fire up with Rhea, and she looks under the ring. Rhea brings out a TABLE! The fans love it!

But then Raquel RAMS Rhea into the post! Raquel scoops Rhea, to FALL AWAY SLAM her onto the desk! Rhea tumbles, Wade Barrett & Joe Tessitore get clear, and Raquel roars while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Rhea DOUBLE BOOTS Raquel! Both women are down and Wichita fires up! Rhea and Raquel rise, Rhea wrenches Raquel to short arm LARIAT! And then ROUNDHOUSE! Rhea grabs a chair, tosses it to Raquel, then DROPKICKS the chair into her! The fans fire up and Rhea runs, but into a KNEE! Raquel hoists Rhea up, ALLEY-OOP into buckles! Cover, TWO! Rhea stays in this but Raquel is furious! Fans want tables but Raquel sets up a chair. Raquel gut wrenches Rhea but Rhea slips free! Rhea gets around, and atomic FACEBUSTERS Raquel off the chair! Then Rhea SMACKS Raquel with another chair! Cover, TWO!

Rhea is seething and she piles chairs together. Rhea hauls Raquel up, pump handles, but here comes Liv! Liv taunts Rhea, Rhea runs up to TOSS Liv into the ring! Liv flounders, almost hitting those chairs on that landing! But Raquel CLOBBERS Rhea! Raquel decides to use that chair pile herself! Scoop and SLAM onto the chairs! Cover, TWO!! Rhea survives but Raquel sits a chair up upside-down! Raquel aims Rhea at the chair legs, but Rhea slips free! Rhea HEADBUTTS Raquel! Then she pump handles, but Liv jumps on for a SLEEPER! Liv thrashes but Rhea THROWS her down! Rhea runs up and tells Liv that she’s gonna pay!

Raquel runs up but Rhea SUPERKICKS her! But Liv gets Rhea into OBLIVION!! But wait, Iyo Sky is here! Payback with a MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Iyo kips up! Iyo then builds speed and DIVES! Down goes Liv! But Raquel covers Rhea! TWO!! Rhea survives again but Raquel brings that table up! The fans are torn because they like the table but the want Rhea to rise up! Raquel hoists Rhea up, but Rhea slips free again! Raquel runs up, but is sent into a CORNER CHAIR!! Rhea then hauls Raquel up, pump handles, and RIPTIDE through the table!!! Cover, Rhea wins!!

Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall

That was brutal to be sure, but Rhea grins as she gets one over on Raquel. Rhea spots the world title, but so does Iyo. They both grab it, then stare down with each other. With Iyo facing Liv this Saturday, could the Evil Genius be leaving Long Island the NEW Women’s World Champion, and Rhea’s new target?


My Thoughts:

A great Raw tonight, especially as the go-home to Saturday Night’s Main Event. There were also more hints at this WWE Transfer Window, with Tiffany Stratton in the background as Rollins was on his way to gorilla, and then Cody Rhodes having his moment with Adam Pearce and The New Day. As I said for SmackDown, this is clearly Netflix wanting THE Undisputed WWE Championship on Raw, and we’ll basically get a direct trade of Cody for Gunther. But speaking of The New Day, brilliant stuff out of them. They’re Heels who don’t realize they’re Heels, but everyone else does, and that is definitely something special for this next chapter of The New Day’s careers.

Great 8 Man Tag from Wyatts and Final Testa-Miz, but it got overbooked real quick. Scarlett was a given, as was Nikki Cross, but I did NOT see Ellering showing up and throwing that HUGE amount of sand or powder. I do commend them for this, as cheating was really the only way anyone was gonna beat The Wyatts. I hope the rematch lets them let loose with a No Disqualification stipulation, maybe even something rather Bray Wyatt in style. Though at the same time, we’re almost at Christmas so they could do like, a Nightmare Before Christmas match so that it’ll be themed for the holidays, but also spooky for The Wyatts.

Great promo from McIntyre to help us understand it really was him who attacked Jey Uso, and to quickly establish he and Sami are gonna fight it out. Great promos from CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn, too, and even though the Royal Rumble is first, I feel like we’ve got a great field for Elimination Chamber already. Punk, Rollins and McIntyre all hate each other, but McIntyre also hates those who help Roman Reigns, which will bring Sami into it. And the match itself could be for a top championship, or at least a shot at it, so you can throw in just about anyone, it really depends on how this Transfer Window sorts out.

The World Heavyweight Championship going from 1v1 to a Triple Threat is some wild stuff. Great promo segment from Gunther with Finn & The Judgment Day, and then of course Priest gets involved. I feel like with the Triple Threat, that’s their way of keeping the title on Gunther while keeping everyone strong. Or also letting Judgment Day get involved so they can tilt things in Finn’s favor, but then still let Gunther get away with the title. Finn & JD VS War Raiders next week, probably with Finn NOT World Heavyweight Champion, and NO Judgment Day allowed ringside, that has to be a title change, right?

Great Triple Threat from Lyra, Zelina and Ivy, but it also felt a little secondary with everything else going on tonight. Great win for Lyra, and I feel like it’s either Alba Fyre or Natalya who meets her in the next round. Dakota VS Liv was a good match to give Liv some momentum going towards SNME, but it was also a vehicle for Pure Fusion Collective to get involved. I feel like we’ll be getting a Six Woman Tag of PFC VS DMG CTRL after Saturday, assuming Iyo doesn’t win the title on Saturday. Liv of course got involved with the Anything Goes main event tonight, which cued Iyo to return the favor, and that helped Rhea win.

The main event was still awesome even without the overbooking, but now they’re teasing Rhea VS Iyo. Iyo might win, but maybe Tiffany Stratton shows up with her Money in the Bank briefcase. Tiff could cash in and take that title from Liv and Iyo, setting up some Tiff VS Rhea, but then what happens to Iyo? Again, we’ve got a good field for a Women’s Elimination Chamber right there: Liv VS Rhea VS Iyo VS Tiff VS… I dunno, two women in this Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament that don’t win. Again, the Transfer Window will have to sort out who is where first, then we’ll go from there.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Mitchell’s NJPW World Tag League Results & Report! (12/8/24)

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Will heads for the Tokyo Dome?

Gabe Kidd & Sanada won A Block handedly while Naito & Hiromu came out of B Block’s chaotic finale, but only one team can win World Tag League!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Tiger Mask VS Daiki Nagai; Tiger Mask wins.
  • Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls VS Shoma Kato & Katsuya Mursahima; Shane & Mikey win.
  • Bishamon VS The Filip Brothers; Bishamon wins.
  • Six Man Tag: The United Empire VS Taichi, Taka Michinoku & DOUKI; Taichi, Taka & Douki win.
  • Six Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Bullet Club; LIJ wins.
  • 10 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Boltin Oleg, Tomoaki Honma & Jado VS The House of Torture; The Houes of Torture wins, by disqualification.
  • Six Man Tag: TMDK VS Shota Umino, Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi; TMDK wins.
  • 2024 World Tag League Finals: Gabe Kidd & SANADA VS Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi; Naito & Hiromu win.

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10 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Boltin Oleg, Tomoaki Honma & Jado VS The House of Torture!

The Ace, The Joker & The Rook are joined by a couple knights of NJPW to stand against The King of Darkness and his army of scumbags! With WrestleKingdom on the horizon, which side of this war wins this crucial battle?

But as The House makes their entrance, Team Ace turns the tables by going after them first! The fans cheer as Tanahashi goes right after Evil and The House panics! Yano brawls with Narita, Oleg and Jado take care of Kanemaru and Yujiro, and Tanahashi headlocks Evil. Tanahashi brings Evil to ringside to POST him! Evil falls but Tanahashi drags him back up to wrench and whip into railing! The fans cheer more and Tanahashi CLUBS Evil. Tanahashi whips Evil at more railing, and Evil hits so hard that he tumbles up and over! The rest of the team keeps The House down all around ringside while Tanahashi fetches Evil.

Tanahashi brings Evil into the ring, then follows, and finally the bell rings! The fans cheer as Tanahashi stalks Evil to a corner. Tanahashi stomps Evil, throws forearms, and the ref counts. Tanahashi shoves the ref! The President is getting really rough with his employees, but he stalks Evil. Tanahashi drags Evil up to fire a BODY BLOW! And another! Tanahashi whips, Evil reverses, and then Evil gets in the ref’s face so Dick Togo can trip Tanahashi up! Then the House rushes in and BLASTS Team Ace off the apron! The ref reprimands everyone but Evil CHOKES Tanahashi with the tag rope!

The fans boo but The House beats up on Team Ace, and then Evil throws away the evidence of his crime. Dick passes the mic to Evil, and Evil grabs it so he can shout in Tanahashi’s face about just giving up now and sparing himself the embarrassment at WrestleKingdom! Tanahashi tells Evil he’ll never surrender, and the ref reprimands Evil. Evil stops choking Tanahashi and throws the mic away. Evil tags Narita and the Souled Out Son of Strong Style stomps away on Tanahashi’s legs! Narita then clamps on a KNEEBAR! Evil and Yano shout at each other, but Tanahashi fights his way to the ROPEBREAK!

The ref counts and Narita lets go at 4. Narita stomps Tanahashi more, then he tags Tokyo Pimp. Narita & Yujiro have the legs, and they split the wishbone! Yujiro then drops an elbow on the bad leg! Yujiro taunts Tanahashi, then ROCKS him with a forearm! Tanahashi ends up on ropes, so Yujiro ROCKS him, then CHOPS him! Yujiro stands Tanahashi up, Narita & Sho anchor Tanahashi in place, and Yujiro BOOTS him! The ref reprimands everyone but Yujiro snapmares for a cover! TWO, the fans rally, but Kanemaru tags in. The Heel Master YANKS the leg, then whisp Tanahashi to ropes. Kanemaru dropkicks the leg out!

Kanemaru hurries to step through, FIGURE FOUR! The House BLASTS Team Ace again! The ref reprimands and the fans rally up while Tanahashi endures. Honma clears Evil out, and he runs to FALLING KOKESHI on Kanemaru! The fans cheer as Tanahashi is saved, but Narita goes after Honma! The fans boo as Narita TOSSES Honma, but Kanemaru tags Sho. Sho stomps the leg, then DDTS the foot! The fans rally for Tanahashi but Sho scuffs him around. Tanahashi stands up and he fires forearms! Sho CLAWS Tanahashi’s eyes, but Tanahashi CLAWS Sho’s eyes! The ref reprimands them both, but Tanahashi blocks a kick! DRAGON SCREW!

The fans fire up as Tanahashi crawls over, hot tag to Oleg! The fans fire up as BARS CLOBBERS Sho! Evil gets away before Oleg can get him, and Yujiro attacks from behind! Yujiro & Narita double whip, but Oleg CLOBBERS them both! Kanemaru kicks and whips, but Oleg reverses to scoop Kanemaru! Oleg SMACKS Sho using Kanemaru! Then Oleg SLAMS Kanemaru, and gut wrenches! The fans fire up for the Shake, Shake, Shake! GUT WRENCH PLEX! Oleg kips up and the fans fire up! Oleg then deadlifts Sho for the gut wrench. But Sho bends fingers and wrenches free! Sho runs, SPEARS, but he bounces right off of Oleg!

The fans fire up and Oleg deadlifts Sho again! Shake, Shake, Shake! GUT WRENCH PLEX! And another kip up! The fans fire up with Oleg and he runs to BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Oleg drags Sho right up into his arms, then pops him to a fireman’s carry! But Sho CLAWS Oleg’s eyes! Sho slips free, but Oleg kicks Sho! Sho runs to dropkick Oleg’s legs! Sho whips, and TADA! Bare buckles! Oleg suffers The House Special, and Evil DROPKICKS Tanahashi! Sho & Evil double whip Oleg into the bare buckles! Oleg hobbles forward, into a DOUBLE- NO! Oleg fights to DOUBLE SUPLEX them first! The fans fire up and Oleg crawls, and Tanahashi is adamant about getting in!

Oleg isn’t sure about it, but he tags Tanahashi back! Tanahashi fires a strike fest on Evil, and goes an extra round before the SHOTEI! Tanahashi runs to SLINGBLADE! The fans fire up while Tanahashi stalks Evil to a corner. Tanahashi stomps a mudhole into Evil but the ref counts. Tanahashi is not stopping! He SHOVES the ref away! Tanahashi’s rage is getting the better of him as he UPPERCUTS Evil! Tanahashi goes corner to corner, runs back in, but Evil sends him into the ref! And then The House attacks again! Dick stomps away on Tanahashi while Evil recovers! The fans boo and tell Dick to go away!

Narita brings in chairs! Dick stomps Tanahashi more, and the House has all their favorite items! Dick has his Spoiler Choker, Narita with his pushup bar, Sho with the “Torture Tool,” Yujiro with the pimp cane, and Kanemaru with his whiskey bottle. The fans boo as Evil stands on Tanahashi’s face and The House closes in. Evil drags Tanahashi up, and Dick clamps on the SPOILER CHOKER! And then The House CLOBBERS Team Ace with all their weapons! Evil takes aim, but Tanahashi BOOTS him first! Tanahashi THROWS Dick away, but Evil JAMS him up! Tanahashi blocks the chair shot! Tanahashi kicks low, and he SMACKS away on Evil!

The fans fire up as Tanahashi breaks the chair on Evil’s back! Narita runs up, Tanahashi JAMS him first! And then he JAMS Yujiro! And he JAMS Kanemaru! And he JAMS Sho! Then Tanahashi uses the frame to SMACK Evil! The ref is back, he tells Tanahashi to stop, but Tanahashi shoves the ref again! Tanahashi’s rage explodes as he beats Evil down with the chair! Team Ace is DISQUALIFIED!!

Winners: The House of Torture, by disqualification

Tanahashi keeps beating Evil to serve justice, but Young Lions rush in and stop him! Evil writhes, but Tanahashi gets a new chair! Tanahashi SMACKS Evil again and again! His team isn’t even sure what to do, so they let him just BASH away on Evil! Tanahashi tells Evil this is what he gets! One more chair shot! AND THEN ANOTHER! Evil scrambles out of the ring, and Young Lions have to get in Tanahashi’s way to stop the beating! Tanahashi drops the chair to grab the mic, and he shouts, “EVIL, YOU BASTARD! Shut up about my retirement! Oi, oi, you want me to leave so badly? I get it. You want it a year earlier, huh?

“Then in our match on January 4th, I’ll put my career on the line right then!!” The fans are shocked, but Evil says good! And there’s no going back now that he said it! But Tanahashi adds that Evil won’t be able to rely on his goons! It will be a LUMBERJACK MATCH! Now YOU remember that!! Team Ace and The House will wage war once again in the Tokyo Dome! And given Evil only won tonight because Tanahashi lost his cool, will Tanahashi dish out his final justice?

 

Six Man Tag: TMDK VS Shota Umino, Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi!

Zack Sabre Jr. took the pin when he and Ryohei Oiwa faced Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma in the tournament, so an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match is set for WrestleKingdom! Will the Roughneck burn The Front Man again with the help of Funky Sauce? Or will we see even now that The Mighty Don’t Kneel?

The teams sort out and after Shota stares at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, and his paper replica to compare, he steps up to the champ. The bell rings and the fans cheer as we get this WK19 preview. Shota and ZSJ stare down, the fans rally up, and it sounds pretty even between “SHOTA! SHOTA!” and “ZAKU! ZAKU!” Shota and ZSJ get their fans even more fired up, and then the two circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, but then ZSJ rolls to wrench. Shota wrenches back and he WRINGS ZSJ out! ZSJ UPKICKS, and the two reset. The fans cheer and the two circle again. Shota avoids a leg pick but ZSJ avoids an enzigiri!

Shota avoids the Penalty Kick, then spins ZSJ to underhook! ZSJ flips that but Shota fights the scoop! ZSJ avoids the uppercut but Shota blocks the uppercut! Shota wants the backslide but ZSJ spins that around, only for Shota to arm-drag! But ZSJ headscissors! Shota kips free and the fans cheer the standoff! Shota dares ZSJ to take the leg, but ZSJ just pushes the foot away. The two reset and feel things out again. They knuckle lock, go forehead to forehead, but then each man kicks a knuckle lock apart. ZSJ and Shota back off, and ZSJ dares Shota to bring it. Shota steps back up, they go forehead to forehead, and then ZSJ offers a free shot.

Shota says no, the champ should take the free shot. ZSJ decides to tag in Oiwa instead. Shota says fine, and he tags Taguchi. The fans rally as Taguchi and Oiwa circle. They tie up, Oiwa headlocks, but Taguchi pries the hold. Oiwa clamps on tighter but Taguchi fires body shots. Taguchi powers up and out, but Oiwa runs him over! Things speed up, Taguchi hurdles and DROPKICKS Oiwa down! Cover, TWO! Fujita slides in but Zayne intercepts! Zayne kicks the Japanese Young Punk and then throws him out! Funky Sauce double whip Oiwa to then BULLDOG and BASEMENT DROPKICK! The fans cheer and Taguchi stalks Oiwa.

Taguchi HIP DROPS Oiwa again and again, then uses the ropes to go up, out, and slingshot back in, but he hip drops onto Oiwa’s knees! Taguchi hobbles away and Oiwa storms up to whip. Taguchi reverses, runs up, but Oiwa pops him up onto the top rope! Taguchi is stuck right on the Funky Weapon! The ref checks but Oiwa SHAKES the ropes! Taguchi suffer, then he slowly tilts to one side! Oiwa gut wrenches Taguchi off the ropes! Tag to ZSJ and ZSJ UPPERCUTS the butt! Then he UPPERCUTS the butt again! And again! Taguchi falls over and ZSJ tags Fujita. Taguchi backstrokes towards his corner, but Fujita stomps him down!

Fujita drags Taguchi up, CHOPS him, then whips him to a corner. Fujita runs up and CHOPS again! Fujita snapmares Taguchi to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Taguchi stays in this and the fans rally up. Fujita drags Taguchi up, but Taguchi CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Fujita CHOPS back! Fujita runs, Taguchi jumps, but Fujita CHOPS the hip attack! Taguchi hobbles away while Fujita says he’s too smart for that. Fujita runs, but Taguchi somersaults to HIP ATTACK! Hot tag to Zayne and he fires forearms on Fujita! Zayne whips, hip tosses, then STANDING MARIPOSAS! The fans fire up while Zayne brings Fujita up.

Zayne fires more elbows, then a mule kick! Zayne runs to ROLLING AX KICK! Fujita goes to a corner, Zayne runs in, but Fujita BOOTS him away! Fujita hops up but Zayne comes back to JUMPING DRAGON RANA! The fans fire up and Zayne storms over to Fujita. Zayne scoops and B AJA BLASTS! Cover, TWO! Fujita survives but the fans rally behind Zayne. Zayne brings Fujita up, straitjackets, but Fujita fights free to CHOP! Zayne BOOTS! Fujita kicks but Zayne ducks! Fujita rolls off Zayne’s back and runs to GAMANGIRI! The fans fire up while both men are down! Fujita and Zayne crawl, hot tags to ZSJ and Shota!

The fans fire up as ZSJ BOOTS Shota, and Shota ROCKS ZSJ! Shota eggs ZSJ on so ZSJ UPPERCUTS! Shota UPPERCUTS in return! They UPPERCUT back and forth, harder and harder! The fans rally as they now go faster and faster! ZSJ gets the edge with UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT, but Shota roars! Shota UPPERCUTS again and again, ZSJ roars, but Shota UPPERCUTS him down! Shota hurries to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but Shota stays fired up! Shota clinches ZSJ but ZSJ fights the lift! ZSJ goes for the arm but Shota waistlocks. ZSJ spins around to FACELOCK GUILLOTINE!

Shota endures and stays on his feet, even as ZSJ has the body scissors! The fans duel as ZSJ thrashes, but Shota powers through to suplex ZSJ up and over! Both men are down and the fans fire up again. Shota rises, then he brings ZSJ up to dragon sleeper. ZSJ spins and PELES the arm! But Shota blocks a roundhouse to PELE! But ZSJ PENALTY KICKS! Both men are down again and the fans rally more! ZSJ and Shota crawl, but ZSJ tags in Oiwa! Oiwa runs in at the corner to DROPKICK! Oiwa has the single leg but Shota fights off the suplex! Oiwa swings but Shota clinches, so now Oiwa fights free!

Shota ROCKS Oiwa, spins, but Oiwa ROCKS Shota! Oiwa runs, into a clinch! EXPLODER! The fans fire up while both men are down! The fans rally, Shota and Oiwa crawl, hot tag to Taguchi! Taguchi calls to Zayne and then BLASTS Fujita! Funky Sauce whips Oiwa to a corner, then Zayne sends Taguchi in. HIP ATTACK! Taguchi goes up, Zayne RANAS Oiwa into the butt! Backslide, roll through, KETSUYE! Cover, TWO! Oiwa survives but Taguchi signals for that. Taguchi and Zayne use the power of Strong Style, and then “ITADAKIMAAAS~!” Oiwa stands, into a DOUBLE HIP ATTACK SANDWICH! Cover, Fujita breaks it!

Zayne ROCKS Fujita, he and Taguchi double whip, but Fujita ducks the lariats to shove Zayne into Taguchi! Zayne blocks a kick but not the DRAGON WHIP! Shota dropkicks Fujita’s legs! ZSJ BOOTS Shota! Shota roars, but ZSJ BOOTS him again! ZSJ whips, Shota reverses and TORNADO DDTS! ZSJ flounders away and the fans fire up with Shota! Shota tells Taguchi to finish it off, and Taguchi runs at Oiwa! And he sliding kicks! Oiwa tumbles, Taguchi grabs the leg to OH MY GAH ANKLE!! Oiwa endures, reaches out, but Taguchi drags him back! Oiwa gets up to LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans fire up!

Oiwa fires up and he brings Taguchi around. Oiwa whips, then clamps on a SLEEPER! But Taguchi slips right out! Taguchi has the headlock, but Oiwa slips out to hit a BIG atomic drop! Taguchi hobbles and Oiwa clamps on the SLEEPER! Taguchi flails but he’s fading already! The fans rally and Oiwa spins Taguchi, for THE GRIP!! Cover, TMDK wins!

Winners: TMDK, by pinfall

The Mullet gets the better of The Funky Weapon, but Shota still dares ZSJ to go for the leg. ZSJ ignores Shota’s bait and just gives him the paper belt. “This is the closest you’ll get to the effin’ title.” ZSJ SLAPS Shota with it! Shota says don’t be rude to the kids! A fan made that for him. Shota dusts off the paper belt, and claims that he’s gonna get the real deal soon enough. ZSJ says yeah, sure. ZSJ will make Shota a real nice toy belt himself so he can keep dreaming. ZSJ mockingly puts something together using his old wrist tape! Shota says wow, thanks. With not even a month left, who will win out when the real belt is on the line?

 

2024 World Tag League Finals: Gabe Kidd & SANADA VS Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi!

It’s the moment of truth as The Mad Man & Cold Blooded take on The Uncontrollable Charisma & Ticking Timebomb. There is still a lot of uncertainty regarding the tag titles given Henare’s knee injury, but for right now, it’s time to answer one question: Who will be the 2024 World Tag League Champions?

As Naito enters the ring, Gabe stays right at the center, but Naito completely ignores him. Then Naito takes his time with his entrance attire, as always, but Gabe and Sanada both stay calm. Gabe paces but Sanada keeps his eyes closed. Hiromu fires up Kumamoto and Naito finally does away with the pants. The teams finally sort out, and Gabe eggs on “the Junior.” Hiromu grins, then he fist bumps Naito, and yes, it seems Hiromu and the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion will start! The bell rings and both men run in! They DOUBLE LARIAT, but it’s Hiromu who falls! Hiromu gets up to CHOP, but Gabe CHOPS!

The fans fire up as the CHOPS go back and forth already! Hiromu backs down, but for only a moment! Hiromu CHOPS again, so Gabe CHOPS again! The CHOPS go back and forth, but Hiromu backs down again. Gabe eggs him on so Hiromu CHOPS! Gabe CHOPS again! Hiromu clutches his chest but he CHOPS again! Gabe CHOPS again, then braces himself. The CHOPS keep going, then they get forehead to forehead. Gabe winds up to CHOP! Hiromu drops back, and Gabe kicks at him. Gabe eggs Hiromu on so Hiromu CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Gabe spins to CHOP! Hiromu backs down, but runs up to LARIAT!

Gabe stays up, so he and Hiromu both run, but to take out Naito and Sanada! Then Hiromu runs up to kick Gabe low! Hiromu CLUBS Gabe, CHOPS, and Gabe feels that one. Hiromu whips, Gabe reverses, and Sanada gets a cheap shot in! The fans boo and Red Shoes reprimands, but the War Dogs double whip. Hiromu grabs ropes to stop, and Naito runs in! Naito CLOBBERS Sanada and Hiromu kicks Gabe! LIJ mugs Gabe then double whips, to DOUBLE CHOP! Then they DOUBLE BASEMENT DROPKICK! Gabe flounders away while the fans cheer. Hiromu tags Naito and Naito storms up on Gabe.

Naito CLUBS Gabe again and again, then snapmares for a chinlock. Gabe endures the knee in his back, even as Naito digs it in deeper. Naito then shifts to have a headscissors! Naito pushes up to put on the pressure, but Gabe still endures. Naito lets Gabe go and Hiromu sits in the ropes. Hiromu assures Red Shoes it isn’t what he thinks, but then Naito bumps Gabe off Hiromu’s boots! It WAS what it looked like! The fans cheer but Red Shoes reprimands, and Naito tags in Hiromu. Hiromu CHOPS Gabe to a corner, then CHOPS again! Naito joins in and they double whip Gabe corner to corner. Gabe comes back, Naito drops down and Hiromu CROSBODIES!

Sanada storms in but Hiromu CROSSBODIES! Hiromu goes out and chases down Gabe, CROSSBODY! Hiromu keeps moving, and Naito sets Sanada up for the CROSSBODY! The fans fire up with Hiromu as he goes back to the ring. Gabe storms around in frustration, then pushes his way to No Man’s Land. He eggs Hiromu on, so here he comes! But Sanada was lurking! He attacks first, then sends Hiromu into chairs! Naito and Gabe brawl, and Naito CLUBS Gabe around. Fans are told to move aside, and Naito whips. Gabe reverses and he BOWLS Naito into chairs! Not quite a strike but Gabe just flips off the fans.

Sanada is beating Hiromu down somewhere in the upper deck, and Gabe drags Naito back up. Gabe UPPERCUTS Naito, but Hiromu fights back against Sanada! Sanada CLAWS Hiromu’s face! Hiromu stops the suplex, then suplexes Sanada! Sanada fights that, and he CLAWS Hiromu’s face again! As for Gabe, he BITES Naito’s forehead, then SMACKS him down! At least they’re at ringside. But then Gabe looks under the ring, and he brings out a table! Gabe sets the table up, but Naito fires forearms on Gabe! Gabe SMACKS Naito again! Gabe hauls Naito up to POWERBOMB through the table!!

The fans go wild as Gabe looms over Naito. Gabe slides in and mocks Naito’s pose! The fans are torn but most boo. Red Shoes reprimands Gabe, and it seems Sanada has retuned to ringside, with Hiromu somewhere in the crowd. A ring count starts, but Gabe SPITS at Naito! The count is 7 of 20 and the spotlight shows Hiromu is still so far away! We pass 10, then 12! Hiromu hobbles at 15 and he’s finally in the aisle! Hiromu runs and slides in safe at 19! The fans cheer but Gabe drags Hiromu up. Gabe CHOPS Hiromu in the corner, then CHOPS again! And then JABS! Tag to Sanada and he CLAWS Hiromu’s back while Gabe talks trash on Naito.

The fans rally for Hiromu but Sanada stomps him in a corner. Sanada digs his boot in, but he stops as Red Shoes counts. Sanada drags Hiromu up, TOSSES him out, and Gabe quickly runs Hiromu back to the back of the crowd and up the bleachers! Gabe ROCKS Hiromu with a straight right hand! Then SMACKS him again! Hiromu flops over and Gabe leaves him behind again. The ring count returns while Hiromu sputters. The fans cheer Hiromu on as he’s up, but he’s still so far away at 10! Then 15! Hiromu returns at 18 to slide in at 19.5!! Sanada is on Hiromu, but Hiromu dropkicks the legs out! But Naito isn’t at the corner!

Sanada tags Gabe and he stomps away on Hiromu in the corner! Red Shoes reprimands but Gabe drags Hiromu up. The fans rally for Hiromu, but Gabe whips him hard into the corner! Gabe eggs Hiromu on, saying he’s not “Despy” or Douki. Hiromu rises up to CHOP! Gabe snarls but Hiromu CHOPS again! Hiromu roars and he CHOPS! Gabe finally wobbles, but he keeps Hiromu from Naito! Gabe throws Hiromu down by his hair, then he WRECKS Naito with a dropkick! Gabe mocks the tranquilo and the fans boo. Gabe tags Sanada and the War Dogs bring Hiromu up. The fans rally but the War Dogs double whip, only for Hiromu to DOUBLE CROSSBODY!

Hiromu crawls, reaches out, but Sanada keeps him from Naito! Hiromu breaks free, blocks a kick, and a punch! Sanada CLAWS Hiromu’s eyes! Sanada runs but Hiromu bolts for the corner! Hot tag to Naito! Naito kicks and fires off on Sanada, but Gabe CLUBS him! The War Dogs double whip, but Naito reverses to send Sanada away! Then he sends Gabe into Sanada! Gabe falls, Naito dodges Sanada to arm-drag! And ELBOW! Naito keeps moving, basement DROPKICK! Gabe ROCKS Naito! Gabe whips, Naito reverses and runs up to ELBOW him down! Sanada runs up but is sent into the corner! Naito blocks boots to put Sanada in ropes, DRAPING NECKBREAKER!

Naito hurries to stand Sanada up, turn him, and stall for the NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up as Naito does the pose himself. Cover, TWO! Sanada is tougher than that but Naito drags him up. Naito dragon sleepers for another NECKBREAKER, and then it’s the LEG HOOK NELSON! Sanada endures as Naito puts on the pressure, and Sanada kicks around. Naito puts on more pressure, but Sanada has the ROPEBREAK! But of course Naito claims he needs a little help. Red Shoes counts, Naito lets the hold go, and he brings Sanada to a corner. Naito drags Sanada up, reel shim in, but Sanada stops Esperanza! So Naito BOOTS him!

Naito whips corner to corner but Sanada goes up and out, and even to the floor! Naito slides out but Sanada goes to the apron. Naito hurries back up, but Sanada KICKS ropes to jam Naito up! The fans boo and Red Shoes reprimands but Sanada tags Gabe. Gabe drags Naito up, has him in a corner, and CHOPS! HEADBUTTS! Repeat! Gabe wobbles a bit, but he rolls back and returns to LARIAT! Then SAIDO! Naito gets flung, Gabe hurries to cover, TWO! The fans fire up but Gabe drags Naito right up to suplex and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Naito survives but Gabe seethes. The fans rally for Naito as hard as they can, which annoys Gabe.

Gabe drags Naito up, reels him in, but Naito fights the lift! Gabe CLUBS Naito but still Naito fights! Gabe DOUBLE CHOPS Naito’s back, then powers through! But Naito powers out and throws those heavy back elbows! Gabe SPITS at Naito! Naito SLAPS Gabe! Gabe rebounds, Naito dodges, tilt-o-whirl CRADLE! TWO!! Gabe SMACKS Naito, reels him in, “I’m a MAD MAN, y’know!” But Hiromu SUPERKICKS him first! Sanada DROPKICKS Hiromu! Naito dropkicks Sanada’s legs! But Gabe KNEES Naito down! Hiromu fireman’s carries Gabe! TIMEBOMB 1.5! Sanada runs up, into a wrench and FACLON ARROW!

Sanada flounders out and Hiromu brings Gabe over to Naito! BOOSTED TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up and Naito brings Gabe back up! Wrench and tilt-o-whirl, DESTINO!! Cover, SANADA YANKS RED SHOES OUT!! The fans boo Sanada but he just soaks up the heat. Hiromu goes to the apron and he CROSSBODIES Sanada down! Hiromu helps Red Shoes up, Naito wrenches Gabe again, DESTIN- NO! TOMBSTONE!! Gabe and Naito are down and the fans rally even harder! There is some dueling in here, but the “GABU! GABU!” is still overwhelmed by the “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” Both men stir while Red Shoes returns.

Gabe clutches his neck while rolling away from Naito. Naito changes course and rolls for his corner, hot tags to Sanada and Hiromu! Hiromu dodges Sanada’s boot but Sanada blocks the lariat! Dragon sleeper, but Hiromu spins that around! Sanada fights the suplex so Hiromu dropkicks a leg out! Hiromu KICKS and fireman’s carries, and flips Sanada into the dragon sleeper! Sanada spins that around, but Hiromu fights a suplex! Hiromu suplexes but Sanada slips free to dragon sleeper! SKULL END! Hiromu endures but Sanada drops back into the body scissors! The fans rally and Hiromu fights around!

Sanada squeezes as tight as he can and Hiromu is fading! Red Shoes checks, Hiromu faintly comes back to life, but Sanada goes to his old ways! Sanada goes up and up to ROUNDING BODY PRESS, but onto knees!! Hiromu saves himself and the fans rally up! Hiromu feeds off the energy to fire back up. Hiromu runs to HIROMU- NO, Sanada dodges the lariat, but the HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER still finds him! Fireman’s carry, TIMEBOMB 1.5!! Cover, TWO!! Sanada survives and Hiromu grows frustrated. The fans rally up behind him and Hiromu drags Sanada up. Hiromu fireman’s carries but Sanada slips free.

Sanada waistlocks but Hiromu switches. Sanada grabs at Red Shoes, Red Shoes gets away, and Hiromu avoids the low blow kick! Hiromu SUPERKICKS Sanada, then runs, but Sanada slips around! Sanada shoves Hiromu at Red Shoes and Red Shoes almost ends up falling out of the ring! Sanada whips Hiromu to POP-UP LOW BLOW! And then O’CONNER BRIDGE!! Cover, NAITO YANKS RED SHOES OUT!! Naito returns the favor and grins at Sanada. Gabe storms in with a chair! Naito runs and shoves Hiromu out of harm’s way! Naito then dodges Gabe to POP-UP LOW BLOW!! Another bit of returning the favor!

The fans are thunderous as Gabe writhes and rolls out of the ring. Naito drags Sanada up, Hiromu helps, BOOSTED TORNADO- NO! Sanada slips free, but Naito sends him into a SUPERKICK! ENZIGIRI! HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER!! The fans fire up with Hiromu as he fireman’s carries Sanada, for the OG TIMEBOMB!! Cover, TWO?!?! Sanada survives and shocks everyone! Hiromu roars and the fans are with him! Hiromu clinches in a dragon sleeper, but Gabe BITES Hiromu’s face! Gabe DECKS Naito, then he drags Hiromu up. Hiromu CHOPS, CHOPS , and CHOPS! Gabe just UPPERCUTS!

Gabe scoops and SLAMS Hiromu, then goes up the corner! MAD MAN MOONSAULT! Gabe calls to Sanada to get Hiromu, and Sanada goes up! ROUNDING BODY PRESS!! Cover, TWO!!! Hiromu survives and Sanada is furious!! Red Shoes defends his count and the fans are electric for Hiromu! Gabe reels Hiromu in, PILEDRIVER!! Feed to the DEAD- NO, Naito CLUBS Sanada! Naito dodges Gabe, comes back, DESTINO!!! SHINING WIZARD from Sanada!! Sanada hauls Hiromu up but Hiromu pump-handles! HIROMU-CHAN CRA- NO! SHINING WIZARD!! Sanada roars, fans are torn, but he drags Hiromu up.

Sanada clinches, DEAD- NO, Hiromu slips free, wrenches, pump handle, HIROMU-CHAN CRADLE!!! LIJ WINS!!!!

Winners: Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi, by pinfall (World Tag League 2024 Champions)

Sanada cannot believe it, but Kumamoto absolutely loves it!! The War Dogs tore through A Block, but it was the team that survived the extra Triple Threat match that takes the whole thing! What does this mean for the combination of Gabe and Sanada in the future? Is there a future for them?

As for LIJ, Naito drags himself into the ring, crawls over to Hiromu, and master and student hug it out! Red Shoes brings them the trophies, and LIJ sets them side by side before they stand back up. Naito gets his hat back on while Hiromu rests on the mat again. And after a little water to refresh themselves, Naito gets the mic. “Buenas noches, KUMAMOTOOOO~!” The fans cheer, and Naito says, “The way things work, it should be Hiromu, the main event winner, on the mic right now. But it looks like he took some damage. In that case, I’ll say my part first.” The fans applaud that.

Naito thanks all the fans that came out to the Grand Messe Kumamoto for the WTL Finals. “Gracias, amigos.” The fans cheer that, and Naito adds that he won the main event here back in April of 2018. He sent a message to all the fans here that night. Does anyone remember what he said about “having the courage to take that step?” The fans applaud as it seems they do. Naito says, “Make no mistake, we won the World Tag League thanks to Hiromu.” The fans applaud again, and even chant for “HI-RO-MU! HI-RO-MU!” Naito says that Hiromu’s refusal to give up under any circumstance made Naito feel he had to take that step, too.

“And that step brings me to that singles match we were set to have before the pandemic.” Fans are intrigued hearing that. Naito says how about doing it January 4th in the Tokyo Dome? The fans cheer for Hiromu in support of that idea. Hiromu takes the mic now and asks if it takes Naito that long to take a step. The fans chuckle, and Hiromu stands. Hiromu says thanks to that, they were able to enter WTL and win it all. Hiromu thanks Naito for that, both arigato and gracias. The fans applaud, and Hiromu reviews the idea: January 4th, WrestleKingdom, Naito VS Hiromu. “The answer is, of course…! Let’s do it.”

The fans cheer as the match is now set! Hiromu thanks Naito for letting him know this is how he felt! “It’s important to say what we feel, isn’t it? Everyone, do you have something you want to say as well? It could to a friend, a lover, a parent, a teacher, a senpai, a kouhai! I’m reminded once again how important it is to share what we are feeling. Naito-san, do you mind if I tell you something, too?” The fans are again intrigued. “Naito-san, thank you for teaching me how to be a wrestler!” Hiromu bows and the fans applaud. Hiromu then says January 4th can’t come soon enough! “Everyone, we only live once, so enjoy it to the fullest!”

First, think of the life you wanna live, and then enjoy it to the fullest! And during that time, if pro-wrestling can bring you even a bit of joy, Hiromu will be satisfied! So then, let’s have more… The fans echo back, “Moto!” Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! Moto! MOTO fun in life enjoying pro-wrestling together~! The confetti goes off as the WTL winners must take a different route for WrestleKingdom. Will it be teacher or student who proves themselves the better man in the Tokyo Dome?


My Thoughts:

An awesome finale to WTL 2024, even with a lot of the other matches just kind of filler since there weren’t tag titles to be defended here and a lot of WrestleKingdom 19 stuff to be set up. I made sure to do the 10 Man Tag because it of course fed Tanahashi VS Evil, but I certainly didn’t see it happening that way. Tanahashi going wild because of all the frustration he has with Evil was some great stuff, and a Lumberjack match is a great move so that Tanahashi’s allies, aka all of The House of Torture’s enemies, are gonna be ringside with them. But moving up the retirement stipulation is a shock. Was saying 2026 would be when Tanahashi retires just a smokescreen so this would be more shocking? Or is this the smokescreen to put more drama on a match we’re pretty sure Tanahashi still wins?

The Six Man Tag of TMDK VS Shota & Funky Sauce was really good, and a really good win for Oiwa there. This was all still just secondary to building heat on Shota and ZSJ, but it was rather funny for Shota to have that paper (and I think soft foam?) belt and ZSJ mocking him with the wrist tape. If Shota ends up winning, I think NJPW is guilty of making him their “Super Cena,” their “Cena Wins LOL” guy, and that’s a disservice to Shota and especially Zack. Zack needs to make it through a WK with that belt, let Shota fight his way back up through the New Japan Cup or something.

And awesome, incredible main event with the WTL finals. I figured Naito & Hiromu were winning, just because Gabe’s got his NJPW Strong title and the Kenny Omega match for that Tokyo Dome weekend. Not sure what it means for Sanada, but I don’t think he’s leaving War Dogs already (as funny as that would be). And I suppose with Henare’s knee in question, they’re just going to leave the Heavyweight Tag Team Championship match for another time. Naito VS Hiromu, the World Champ VS Junior Heavyweight Champ match we never got four years ago for the anniversary show, is a great move for WK19. There’s no place better than WK for a match like that, and they can’t wait on this match with Naito having said he’s getting closer and closer to retiring.

That said, maybe Hiromu wins to put him over and get him into that next level where he’s going for big titles. Granted, NJPW is literal about the “heavyweight” part of the World Heavyweight Championship, and I don’t know if Hiromu’s going to be able to pull off a 205+ frame. He’s already ~195, he’s already 35, but hey, maybe he can get a short reign in just so he can say he was on top of both weight classes in his career.

My Score: 9/10

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