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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (7/25/23)
Countdown to The Bash!
Is NXT now the Judgment Day?
The Great American Bash is this Sunday, and yet Trick Melo Gang teams with Ilja Dragunov against The Schism! Oh, and Dom & Rhea are back, too.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams & Ilja Dragunov VS The Schism; Melo, Trick & Dragunov win.
- Von Wagner w/ Robert Stone VS Javier Bernal; Von wins.
- Kendo Stick Match: Cora Jade VS Dana Brooke w/ Kelani Jordan; Dana wins.
- Tony D’Angelo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo VS Bronco Nima & Lucien Price; Tony & Stacks win.
- Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio VS Lyra Valkyria; Rhea wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Judgment Day heads to the ring!
Fans boo as WWE Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley, and the NEW NXT North American Champion, Dominik Mysterio, return to NXT. Mami has a battle with The Morrigan as she was challenged last night after Raw, but she and Dom are in good spirits after Dirty Dom did Sami dirty in retaining the title. Dom holds the belt up as fans boo, and Rhea says, “Just like I constantly say, the Judgment Day, we run all of the WWE! Look at us! Finn Balor, he’s gonna be the new Heavyweight Champion. Damian Priest is Senor Money int he Bank!” Dom says Mami Rhea is the GREATEST Women’s World Champion!
Fans boo Dom but Rhea says “Dirty Dominik” is YOUR NXT North American Champion! The look on everyone’s faces! All the neckbeards freaking out, babies crying, women screaming! And Dom finally made the Mysterio name relevant! Fans boo but Rhea tells him to tune that out. As for Lyra Valkyria- Fans chant “Cut the Mullet!” but Rhea says no, Dom’s mullet is righteous. Now listen to Mami while she’s speaking! And as she was saying, if Lyra wants to step to Rhea, that’s rather courageous. But you wanna challenge- WAIT! Wes Lee shows up! And he says nah nah nah! He is NOT taking this! Wes HATES seeing his title in Dom’s hands!
Dom says on one cuts off Mami but Wes tells him to shut up! “For 269 days, that title represented hard work and opportunity.” Wes lifted that title up, but that title also made him a better competitor, because he put his heart and soul into the title! And to lose it the way he did, to DOM!?! You best believe Wes wants a rematch. Rhea says c’mon, Wes. A new NXT North American Champion is exactly what NXT needed. Wes doesn’t want them to get it twisted. He does agree, we need a new champion, tonight! But wait! Here comes MUSTAFA ALI! And he wants Wes to listen. Ali has love and respect for Wes, but none for “Dum-Dum!”
Dom STOLE that title from Ali! That is all he does! HE steals things! Catchphrases, his daddy’s moves, his other daddy’s moves, and then he stole Ali’s opportunity to become the NEW NXT North American Champion! It was meant to be Ali that beat Wes to take the title, but then “this clown” had to drop the ball- Oh… Ali tries to apologize but Wes says he should drop Ali right now. Fans chant for “TRIPLE THREAT!” as Ali apologizes more. He is just angry! He is frustrated! He was in line, and this dude just shows up and cuts the line! And it’s WES’S fault cuz he let Dom cut the line!
Ali warned Wes but Wes is too stupid- Wes SLAPS the mic down and tells Ali to watch his mouth! Dom says this seems like a “you guys” problem, not a Dom problem. He doesn’t care who is at the Bash. Hell, he could fight both of them! Dom is gonna break all the records, and uh, sorry, Ali, champ coming through. Ali takes a swing, Dom dodges, and Wes takes the hit! Wes TACKLES Ali! Wes fires off on Ali, Ali hits back, and fans boo as Dom just slips away. But then Wes and Ali realize who the real enemy is. They let off each other, still arguing, but will at least one of them be able to bring down the champ that shouldn’t be?
Backstage interview with Tony D’Angelo & Channing Lorenzo.
McKenzie Mitchell is with The Don & Stacks, and she welcomes Tony back. It feels good to be back. And the reception he received, he’ll never forget. Speaking of, Gallus tried to ruin that homecoming. Yeah, how’d that work out for ’em? Stacks says Marky Mark did a nosedive into the cannolies. Now all that’s left is this Sunday. They will reclaim the streets of NXT when they win the tag titles at The Great American Bash! But then in step Bronco Nima & Lucien Price. What streets are they talking about? Where they’re from, they ain’t never heard Tony’s name.
But now that Nima & Price are here, you’ll be hearing their names a lot! Especiamente (Especially) after Sunday, if, and that’s a big if, Tony & Stacks win the titles Oh, that was Espanol? Si. Well, the D’Angelo Family speaks softly, but they carry big sticks. Nima keeps Price back. Tony says Sunday is Sunday, but if these boys are looking to make a name for themselves, Tony wants to shake the rust off. See you tonight. Tony & Stacks head out, will they teach the new kids on the block how things are done around here?
Backstage interview with Lyra Valkyria.
McKenzie is with The Morrigan and asks her about her challenge to Rhea. Why did she ask for this match? Lyra says she’s been back in NXT for just over seven months. She needs to know where she stands. And Rhea, well Lyra’s been watching her since NXT UK! And look where Rhea is now! She is the measuring stick of the WWE! And now Lyra knows Rhea’s been watching her this whole time, too. Lyra needs to know where she stands, not bide her time like Jacy Jayne or the others in the locker room. Tonight, this is not about Rhea or Jacy, but about her. And tonight, Lyra shows the world who she is!
Six Man Tag: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams & Ilja Dragunov VS The Schism!
Also speaking of Sunday, the NXT Championship will be defending by HIM against the Mad Russian Dragon. But they and Trick Willy need to defend their honor first against Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler & Jagger Reed. Will Trick Melo Gang be able to work with The Czar to cut down The Schism’s tree? Or will the roots simply grow by feeding off their dysfunction?
NXT returns as Dragunov makes his entrance to join Trick Melo Gang. They step into the ring with The Schism, then the teams sort out. Gacy starts against Melo and the two circle. They tie up, Gacy wrenches and wristlocks but Melo roll,s kips up and arm-drags free! But Gacy sweeps the legs to cover, ONE! Melo sweeps to cover, ONE! Gacy runs Melo over, things keep moving, and Melo hurdles then ducks to DROPKICK! Fans fire up as Melo CHOPS Gacy on the rebound! Wrench adn tag to Trick, and they double whip Gacy to trip and DROPKICK! Fans fire up as Trick whips Gacy to ropes, but Gacy reverses.
Gacy DECKS Trick, tags Rip, but Trick fires body shots! Trick whips but Rip runs Trick over! Things keep moving, Rip whips Trick away but Trick turns hip toss into scoop and SLAM! Trick runs Rip over, fans fire up more, and Trick whips. Rip reverses but Trick reverses back to POP-UP HAYMAKER! Fans fire up with Trick and he wrenches Rip’s arm. Tag to Dragunov, they hand off the wrench, and then Dragunov SPINNING CHOPS! Rip falls, Dragunov SENTONS! Dragunov clinches with Rip, throws hands, then whips corner to corner! Dragunov runs in to KNEE Rip, snapmare, and go up the corner, for a KING KONG KNEE!
Fans rally, Dragunov waistlocks but Rip wrenches out. Rip RAMS Dragunov into the corner, Jagger tags in and he mugs Dragunov! Jagger reels Dragunov in but Dragunov gets around, GERMAN SUPELX! Dragunov holds on, to GERMAN SUPLEX again! But Jagger fights the third, shoves Dragunov away, but CONSTANTINE SPECIAL comes in! Fans fire up as Dragunov brings Jagger over, tag to Trick. They mug Jagger, Trick fires more hands, then whips corner to corner. Fans cheer Trick on but Jagger RAMS into him! And CLOBBERS him! Fans boo but Jagger keeps Trick from his corner to CLUB him down!
Jagger then sucker punches Melo! Dragunov is fired up but the ref keeps him and Melo back. Rip joins Jagger and they get Trick up! Double suplex, but Melo makes the save! Trick Melo Gang dodge, FLYING FOREARM and a SPRINGOBSRD LARIAT from the boys! They pass, shoot and score~! Fans fire up as NXT goes picture in picture.
Dragunov wants Trick Melo Gang to take this a little more seriously but Trick says it’s okay. Tag to Melo, and Melo goes after Jagger. Jagger gets away to his corner, and the two reset. Jagger wrenches an arm, whips Melo to a corner, but Melo goes up and over and handsprings to arm-drag! And arm-drag again! And then DROPKICK! Melo wrenches, reels Jagger in, but Jagger powers out and tags Rip. They trip Melo up and Rip KICKS Melo! Then Jagger CLOBBERS Melo from behind! The ref reprimands but Rip drags Melo out, to SNAKE EYES off the apron! Melo staggers away, Rip UPPERCUTS him against barriers!
Rip puts Melo in the ring but then on the apron to CLUB him! Rip slides in , and drops an AX HANDLE! Cover, TWO! Rip stands Melo up to DECK him! Melo goes to the apron, Rip brings him up, but Melo shoulders in! And then slingshots! But Rip holds on, tags Jagger, and Jagger CLUBS Melo! The ref reprimands but Jagger drags Melo up. Jagger wraps on a SLEEPER! Melo endures as Jagger squeezes tight. Melo fights up, Jagger shifts to wrap an arm and HAMMER down elbows! Cover, TWO! Jagger goes back to the SLEEPER! Melo endures, fights up, but Jagger throws him down!
Jagger keeps between Melo and his corner, DECKS Melo with a forearm, and then wraps on another SLEEPER! Melo endures again as Jagger shifts position to put on more pressure. Not quite a Bully Choke, and NXT returns to single picture. Melo kicks and moves around, fights up, and he throws body shots. Jagger shoves Melo back but Melo BOOTS him! And DECKS Rip! Melo rolls off Jagger’s back, SUPERKICKS, hot tags to Gacy and Trick! Trick fires off on Gacy with haymakers! Fans fire up as Trick fires hands from all sides! Trick whips to DROPKICK! Gacy gets up but Trick spins him, BOOTS him, and FLAPJACKS!
Trick kips up as Gacy flounders and the fans fire up! Trick runs in, clotheslines Gacy and himself out, and Dragunov tags in! Dragunov BLASTS The Dyad and fans fire up! Dragunov goes out and sees his target. Dragunov runs in around the way, but Gacy dodges, TORPEDO MOSCOW hits Trick!! Fans freak out as Trick goes down against the steel steps! Melo is upset, but Gacy puts Dragunov in. Gacy runs, UPSIDE- BOOT!! Gacy fights the German Suplex, waistlocks, but Dragunov fights back! Gacy ducks under the elbow to SAIDO! Cover, TWO!! Gacy is furious as Dragunov survives, and he throws down hands.
Gacy tags Jagger and Jagger smothers Dragunov to rain down fists! The fans boo and Jagger lets off, but then throws forearms. Jagger short arm LARIATS! Tag to Rip and The Dyad drags Dragunov up. Fans boo more, but Dragunov BOOTS Jagger and fires off hands on Rip! Dragunov CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS, then SPINNING CHOPS Rip! Jagger ROLLING ELBOWS but Dragunov ENZIGURIS! Rip clinches, Jagger ENZIGURIS! Then the Dyad combines, POWERBOMB BACKSTABBER!! Tag to Gacy and he takes aim, but wait, some of the Schism followers trip up The Dyad!? Gacy FROGÂ FLOPS as Dragunov moves!
Ava is confused, who were those two that messed up The Dyad? Dragunov roars, but Melo tags in! Melo is taking the shot himself! NOTHING BUT NET!! Cover, Trick Melo Gang wins!
Winners: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams & Ilja Dragunov, by pinfall
The team didn’t fall apart, but it wasn’t an easy win. Trick wants after Dragunov over the misunderstanding, but Melo keeps him back. Dragunov does his best to explain that headbutt was an accident, but will he have no qualms about hitting Melo on Sunday?
NXT shares footage from last night.
It would seem an incident broke out at a bodega! Roxanne Perez attacked Blair Davenport a la Blair attacking everyone else! We see how this all went down later tonight, but is Roxie gonna show the heir is the one who should beware?
Tiffany Stratton speaks.
“When a superstar is born, no one sleeps on it. You don’t need to take classes to learn it, you’re just ‘it.’ And I’m it.” Tiff says that at just 24 years old, she is this fab and nowhere near her prime. She is the “epitome of what a women’s champion is.” She runs faster, jumps higher and lifts heavier, all while looking way hotter than everyone else. The Great American Bash will be he first Premium Live Event as champion, and she didn’t come this far to have it taken away by some 19-year-old brat. The girl has energy, Tiff gives Thea Hail that. Thea’s like a human energy drink, and could probably run from Florida to Texas.
But how catastrophic would it be if Thea became champion? It is Tiff’s responsibility to no one but herself to make sure Thea does NOT get her hands on the title. And lets’ set the record straight: At Gold Rush, Tiff did NOT tap out. Her hand “grazed the mat” a couple times, but the ref didn’t see it, so it doesn’t matter. But out of the goodness of her heart, she is giving everyone what they want, since they all love Thea. ShE’s sO AdOrAbLe~! But really? What does she call attacking Tiff and forcing her into a submission match? That’s not adorable, that’s despicable!
But payback is coming. Thea can bring Chase, Duke, the student section, it won’t matter. After The Bash, the Universe will still revolve around Tiff. And Tiff will still be THE NXT Women’s Champion. Tootles. Tiff is high on herself as always, but will Thea drag her down and tap her out on the record this time?
BREAKING NEWS for Great American Bash!
The fans wanted it, and it is happening! It will be a TRIPLE THREAT for the North American Championship! Dominik Mysterio VS Mustafa Ali VS Wes Lee, will the numbers spell disaster for Dom at The Bash?
Von Wagner w/ Robert Stone VS Javier Bernal!
As “Vicious Von” has been opening up to Suit Man Stone over these past couple of months, there have been those who would still try and belittle him. Big Body Javi made the mistake of being the newest bully, will Von beat him down from bell to bell? Or maybe Von will just put Javi through another table?
The bell rings and Javi runs in to knee low! Javi fires off forearms and CHOPS and haymakers, but Von TOSSES him to a corner! Von SPLASHES, then bumps Javi off buckles! Von fires swatting haymakers but the ref counts. Von CLOBBERS Javi with that last one! Von stands Javi up to whip and BOOT him down! Fans fire up and Von rains down fists! Von stomps Javi, then waits on him to get up. Javi rises, Von hauls him up and URENAGES him down! Cover, Von wins!!
Winner: Von Wagner, by pinfall
Maybe Javi would’ve preferred the table to how he got dominated here! But then Von looks over at the desk as Javi writhes on the outside. So Von goes out and the fans fire up! Von nods and Stone says go ahead with your bad self! Von drags Javi up, and POWERBOMBS him through the table!! But then BRON SPEARS VON!! Fans boo as Badass Bron turns into jackass Bron and beats down Von! Bron then brings out a chair! Bron looms over Von, and then SMACKS Von on the back! Fans boo, refs rush out to tell Bron to back off, and Bron soaks up all that heat. Bron says he’s #MeanerThanEvil, but is he poking a bear he shouldn’t be provoking at all?
Dragunov and Melo talk backstage.
Melo says good W there, but that’s as far as they go. Dragunov says he’s okay with that. Only one leaves on Sunday with the championship. Yeah, MELO’s championship. Trick storms into the room and gets in Dragunov’s face. Melo has Trick back off and Dragunov says sometimes “collateral damage” happens. Trick says they can skip the collateral and get right to the damage. Dragunov tells Melo to calm Trick as Dragunov does his best to be respectful. Respect? Trick ain’t looking for respect! Just watch where you throw that big-ass head of yours! Dragunov warns Trick that he still likes him, but he has to understand that if you come at him like a man, “I BREAK YOU!!”
Dragunov takes his leave, Melo asks what’s going on. Trick says they saw what happened. Melo did see but he’ll handle it on Sunday! Trick says it’s not about Melo, this is about Trick! And Dragunov pissed Trick off! Okay, okay, but they can’t be unprofessional. Lead by example! Melo wants professional? Cool. But Trick’s gonna call Dragunov’s punk ass out! Trick storms off and Melo sighs, will the heat die down so Melo can focus on GAB?
Gable Steveson is here!
He said last week that he would officially announce his decision for his wrestling future, and he is back on NXT to do that here! Gable gets in the ring, gets the mic, and fans cheer him on. Gable says, “Thank you to everyone in NXT. Many of you may not know who I am.” He smirks, that’s probably not true. But he still would like to introduce himself. He is Gable Steveson, and fans chant “U S A! U S A!” Gable thanks them for that, and says he is the 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist, and a two-time NCAA Champion. And next year, in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he could be the USA’s first-ever two-time Gold Medalist. Fans like the sound of that!
Gable thanks them again, and says he could go back to college to become a three-time NCAA Champion. Fans are less fired up about that. Gable says he could even make his choice right now. And that decision is- Wait, Baron Corbin steps on stage. Fans boo as Corbin wants Gable to be careful. What he says next could determine his entire future. So man to man, Corbin has some advice. He’s just trying to help Gable. Gable should go back to college and win another NCAA Championship. Go back to the Olympics and win another gold medal. Gable said it himself, he’d be the first ever two-time American gold medalist.
But just don’t come back to NXT. Because if he does, well, Corbin will make Gable do what he’s never done before: fail. Look where you are! This isn’t amateur wrestling! These ropes will show you who you are, this mat will humble you. These fans will make you question your entire existence! So much so that if you step back into this building, you will step to an Olympic Gold Medalist, and tell him that he doesn’t belong. For eight years, Corbin has done everything they’ve asked, towed the line, never stepped over it, but now he doesn’t care. Corbin understands Gable is a bad man, but this is a different game, and Gable will be swimming with sharks.
And right now, Gable is staring eye to eye with a Great White that is starving! And Corbin smells blood. Fans boo but Gable smiles. Gable tells Corbin, “You just made my decision that much easier. How about this? Me VS you in my first match, at the Great American Bash.” Corbin says okay, and then Gable GERMAN SUPLEXES him! And then BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES him! Security rushes out as Corbin is furious, but the match is on! Will Gable start his NXT career by ruining Corbin’s NXT callback?
Dom helps Rhea prepare for her match.
That is to say, he lets her put a leg on his shoulder to stretch… But he asks her if she thinks it was really a good idea to go with a Triple Threat at the Bash. Yeah, because Mami is always right. Just like how she’s always on top, like she will be against Lyra. Be right back. Dom stays in the back to watch, will Mami be the one on top in tonight’s main event?
Kendo Stick Match: Cora Jade VS Dana Brooke w/ Kelani Jordan!
The Generation of Jade keeps telling everyone she’s special, she’s the best, and if they don’t agree, she hits them with her kendo stick. But now she won’t be the only one swinging around bamboo! Will the Flex Appeal humble Cora once and for all by giving her a taste of her own medicine? Or will Dana just end up Jaded?
But whoa, Dana takes the fight to Cora at the ramp! Dana dodges a kendo stick swing to RAM Cora into the apron and fire off fists! Dana pushes Cora into the ring, the bell rings, and Dana runs in to TACKLE Cora! Dana rains down fists, chases her out of the ring, and Kelani moves aside to Dana can RAM Cora into steel steps! Dana mocks Cora, eggs her on, and pats Cora on the head. Dana drags Cora up, brings her around the way and SMACKS her off the apron! Dana then TOSSES Cora over the desk! Booker and Vic almost don’t get outta the way in time! Dana then grabs herself a kendo stick and waits on Cora.
Cora rises up, Dana goes up onto the desk, but Cora trips her! Dana lands hard, and Cora laughs at her! Cora gets the stick, and she SMACKS Dana across the ribs! And then again! Cora drags Dana off the desk, SMACKS her off the apron, and then again! Cora SMACKS Dana again! Cora pushes Dana in the ring now, grabs herself a few more sticks, and puts those in the ring. Dana flounders to grab one, but Cora stands on it! To then SMACK Dana with another stick! Cora puts the sticks together in a little pile, then drags Dana up. Cora scoops to SLAM Dana on the sticks! Then she CHOKES Dana with one and stretches her back!
Fans rally and duel, Dana endures, and Dana powers her way up! Dana grabs the stick, and it’s a tug-o-war! Cora RAMS Dana into the corner and jams the stick in! Then she SMACKS Dana again! Cora stands Dana up, and uses the stick to trap Dana! SHINING WIZARD! And then the stick helps int he underhooks, but Dana RAMS Cora into the corner! Dana frees herself of the scarecrow position, Kelani rallies the fans, and Dana has the stick! Dana swings, misses, but keeps swinging! Cora kicks low, but Dana rocks Cora with forearms! Dana whips and CLOBBERS Cora! And again! Fans fire up as Dana goes corner to corner to handspring and ELBOW!
Dana then BULLDOGSÂ but Cora slips out! Cora reels Dana in, FUTURE SHOCK!! Cover, TWO!?! Dana survives and shocks everyone! Cora is pulling at her hair in frustration, and she goes to the outside. Cora drags in a chair! Are those allowed in a kendo stick match? Well, technically it is a No Disqualification match so… Cora sits Dana in the chair, and then grabs a kendo stick. Cora tells Kelani to watch her teacher. Cora tells Dana to go back where she belongs. But then Kelani shouts at Cora! Cora swings on Kelani, misses, and Dana drop toeholds Cora into the chair! Both women are down and fans rally up again!
Dana grabs the chair, and JAMS Cora with it! Then SMACKS her on the back with it! Cora brought the chair in and now she’s paying for it! Dana sees Kelani and Kelani brings out a HOT PINK KENDO STICK! Dana SMACKS Cora with the Barbie stick over and over and over and over! Cora writhes, Dana blows her a kiss good night, and SMACKS her again! And again! And again and again and again! Cora is down in the corner, pieces of that pink stick broken off! Dana then puts the chair in the middle of the ring, fans rally for “NXT! NXT!” and Dana even adds kendo sticks to the chair. Cora crawls, but Dana brings her up.
Dana brings Cora over, suplex onto the sticks and chair!! Cora writhes but Dana goes up a corner! SWANTON BOMB!! Cover, Dana wins!
Winner: Dana Brooke, by pinfall
Cora didn’t just taste her own medicine, she got beat at her own game! Will Dana and Kelani be a dynamic duo that climbs to the top of NXT?
Melo talks with Dragunov again.
Melo tells Dragunov that Trick is not happy about that headbutt, accident or not. Dragunov says in that case, man to man, Melo knows what happened, right? Yeah, this is just about the two of them and the title at GAB. They don’t need to do this. Dragunov says he admires the friendship of Melo and Trick. But please, please tell Trick that if he wants to call Dragunov out, Dragunov will answer. Just know, Dragunov isn’t looking for a match. Well Trick isn’t looking for that, either! Good! It’ll be so much easier for them. If Trick sticks to this challenge, Dragunov will break Trick tonight. And then on Sunday, he breaks Melo.
Dragunov heads out, is he about to take down Trick Melo Gang all by himself?
Charlie Dempsey is “teaching” the prospects.
And that means putting one guy in a short arm scissor that really, really hurts. Drew Gulak says that’s good. Dempsey lets off and Gulak says these guys are all built for speed, not toughness. Hear that? resilience, tenacity! This is unacceptable! But then Damon Kemp says, “Hey! You looking for someone with toughness?” Yes! See, Miles, this is what Gulak is talking about. Kemp says if Gulak’s looking for someone with grit, then he’s looking for training partners that can push him. What do you say they work something out? Gulak and Dempsey say okay, they’ll see what he’s got. Sounds good. Did this dangerous duo just become a trio?
Tony D’Angelo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo VS Bronco Nima & Lucien Price!
The Don and his Underboss are ready for a tune-up so they can be sharp for Gallus, and the new kids on the block are looking to make a statement. Will Tony & Stacks be more than ready for Mark Coffey & Wolfgang? Or will Nima & Price make them pay the price for looking down on them?
NXT returns as Nima & Price make their entrance. And Scrypts is on commentary! Seems he is hanging around Nima & Price after they all set Axiom up for a beating last week. Anyway, the teams sort out and Nima starts against Stacks. The two tie up, Nima puts Stacks in the corner and digs his forearm sin. The ref counts, Nima lets off but then he puts Stacks up top. But then Stacks BOOTS! Stacks fires off forearms and chops, whips but Nima reverses to then CLOBBER Stacks! Tag to Price, he and Nima double whip to DUOBLE ELBOW! Then double stomp! Price covers, ONE!! Price rains down forearms, then runs, but Stacks avoids the stomp!
Stacks fires forearms, Price pushes and scoops but Stacks slips free! Stacks ELBOWS and UPPERCUTS! Tag to Tony, he and Stacks double whip to body shot and knee lift! Fans fire up but Price ROCKS Tony! Tony gets around to TACKLE Price, and he stomps away on Price’s stomach! Tony drags Price up, talks some trash, and gives Price hockey punches. But Tony and Nima talk trash, allowing Price to wrench and HOOK KICK! Tag to Nima and he and Price double whip. Kitchen sink knee to a JUMP STOMP! Nima says these are their streets now! Nima hauls Tony up but Tony fires hands and kicks!
Tony tags Stacks, they mug Nima, but Price runs in! Tony kicks Price, Stacks DROPKICKS Nima, and then Tony HALF HATCH SUPLEXES Price! Stacks runs in, HIP TOSS SENTON onto Price! HIP TOSS SENTON onto Nima! Fans fire up with the Family and Stacks covers, TWO! Nima hangs tough but Stacks wraps on a chinlock. Nima endures, fires body shots, and Price tags in. They whip Stacks, to ALLEY-OOP and GUT BUSTER! Nima kicks Stacks around, Price slithers like a snake and watches Stacks rise. Price runs in to LARIAT in the corner! Stacks falls, Price covers, TWO! Stacks hangs tough but Price keeps on him.
Price CHOKES Stacks on ropes, tags in Nima, and Nima STRADDLE ATTACKS! Fans boo as Nima adds on, and then Price gets a cheap shot in! Cover, TWO!! Nima whips Stacks hard into a corner, but Stacks BOOTS back! STacks FLYING UPPERCUTS and both men are down! Scrypts is frustrated for his guys, but then AXIOM JUMPS IN OUTTA NOWHERE!! Axiom goes after Scrypts, chases him into the ring, and Stacks KICKS Scrypts out! Axiom DIVES to take Scrypts out but Nima sneaks a tag. Stacks dodges Price, hot tag to Tony! The Don rallies on Price, dodges Nima and DECKS him!
Tony clinches Price BELLY2BELLY! Then another! Tony whips Price to SPINEBUSTER! But Nima stomps Tony down! Stacks DROPKICKS Nima, then pushes him out of the ring! Tony whips Price, he and Stacks hit BADA BOOM!! Cover, Tony & Stacks win!
Winners: Tony D’Angelo & Channing Lorenzo, by pinfall
The Family saw through the game plan and came out on top! But wait, Gallus is on the tron! They “congratulate” the Family on the win, but warn them not to expect the same on Sunday. If Tony has learned anything from dealing with Gallus, it’s that he shouldn’t get too comfortable. This could all change in the blink of an eye. If Tony thought being locked up was bad, just wait until the Gallus boys are through with them! Their freedom will amount to nothing, because when it comes to the tag titles, it is always and forever, GALLUS BOYS ON TOP! Will that be proven true at the Great American Bash? Or will Tony & Stacks just tell ’em FOGEDABOUTIT?
Dijak speaks.
“Eddy Thorpe. You survived NXT Underground, and now you’re walking around with your chest puffed out. What’s worse, tough guy, is you think that qualifies you for championship contention, which is why I made you taste the shoe leather. Slow your roll, kid. Because one win doesn’t prove anything to me, especially when I’m chasing the same gold. In that ring, I’m the law. A clear streak of justice. And I hand that down with great conviction and reckless abandon! That’s something you do not want, and cannot beat.” Will Hard Justice put the Alpha Wolf on lockdown?
NXT shares more of the Perez-Davenport incident.
Blair herself was vlogging, claiming she knew Roxie would lean on her “best friend,” Booker T. And Blair says she is calm, collected, vicious, and proved everyone why she- AND THEN ROXIE ATTACKED! Roxie knocked Blair to the floor, snatched Blair’s phone and says “This live is over.” Security cam footage, as well as phone footage from the cashier, caught the rest. Roxie SMACKED Blair all around the tables, bowled her through the tables, and dragged Blair back up to bring her towards the back. Blair turned things around to send Roxie into the freezers! Blair shouted, “You wanna play games, Roxanne?!”
Blair opened the freezer and brought Roxie over, but Roxie fought back! Roxie ROCKS Blair with forearms, Blair returns then, ands ends Roxie into the shelves! Roxie tumbled, Blair stomped her, and sent her into the wall! And then into more shelves! But Roxie got up, got a shopping cart and RAMMED it into Blair! And again! And again! Roxie says “Clean up on aisle three!” Roxie then threw Blair into crates, threw those crates at Blair, and shouted, “This is what you wanted?! This is what you wanted!? Get your ass up, Blair!” Roxie then SMACKED Blair with the fridge door!
Police sirens could be heard, and Roxie says this is want everyone wanted! This is just a taste of the Roxie Blair gets at the Bash. The Prodigy is showing she can be just as bad as the Number One Gaijin, and now the stakes have been raised! It will be WEAPONS WILD at the Great American Bash! Will Roxie give Blair more brutality than she ever wanted?
The Meta Four is in the ring.
And in her best Scottish Accent (which still isn’t the best), Lash Legend uses Noam Dar’s catchphrase, “Hello hello hello,” and she welcomes us to Supernova Sessions. Dar is still comatose as Oro Mensah says the guest tonight is NOT that idiot, Eddy Thorpe! It is the man that inspired The Meta Four to victory last week, NOAM DAR! They shake and hug Dar, and Jakara Jackson says they should cheer the REAL Heritage Cup Champion! Fans boo instead. But Lash says that is right, Dar is the REAL Heritage Cup Champion! Nathan Frazer thinks he can go around calling himself champion? No, you got another thing comin’, boo.
Because Meta Four did some research! Six weeks ago, Dar was set to defend HIS Heritage Cup. But unfortunately, he was not medically cleared. So of course, Oro stepped forth to defend his guy, his brother, Dar! Oro pushed Nathan to his limit, but Nathan is a snake, a criminal! And he STOLE the last fall and then ran away with the cup! Jakara says Nathan never beat Dar. To be the man, you must BEAT the man! And when it comes to the cup, Dar IS the man! So with that said, they finally found a way to fix this all! They tell Dar that they have a great surprise. Look, look! It’s the HERITAGE CUP! Dar blinks, rubs his eyes, and he revives! He falls out of the wheelchair and stands right up!
Dar almost can’t believe it! But this isn’t a dream, this is REAL! Dar hugs his baby and stands on the couch. Jakara says this is the UNDISPUTED NXT Heritage Cup, Noam Dar~! Fans boo as Dar holds up the cup and says “HELLO HELLO HELLO! HEAR ME NOW! LIVE FROM THE MOON! I AM YOUR SENSEI! I AM STILL THE STAR PLAYER! AND I AM STILL THE ONLY REAL CHAMPION THAT’S HERE! AND IT’S SO SWEEEET~!” But wait! Here comes Frazer!! Frazer asks Dragon Lee if he is going insane, or is he seeing double? Dragon is seeing it, too! Two Heritage Cups, two annoying women, and someone too delusional to see he is NOT a champion.
Dar says no no no no no. He didn’t lose the cup! This is what a real champion looks like! Thank you, buh-bye, get outta here! Frazer wants Dar to put on deodorant first. Just like that cup in the ring with Dar, Dar is a MASSIVE FRAUD. No no no, Frazer’s the fraud! That is all counterfeit! Get security! Frazer says Dar clearly recovered from whatever injury befell him six weeks ago, so how about this? They sort this out here and now! Oro says that’s good, there are four of the Meta Four, and only two of them! Tranquilo, tranquilo, tranquilo! What makes you think they came alone? Yuilsa Leon drags Jakara outta the ring!
Lash freaks out and Valentina Feroz gets in to RANA her out! Oro and Dar swing on Frazer & Dragon, but they DOUBLE SUPERKICK them out! And then DOUBLE TOPE!! Direct hit on the boys of Meta Four, and the Frazer Squad stands tall! But will the real Heritage Cup Champion be sorted out soon enough?
NXT checks in with Chase University.
Andre Chase says we are just five days away from history! Duke Hudson echoes “History!” Five days from Thea Hail becoming the YOUNGEST Women’s Champion of all time! “OF ALL TIME!” From Thea making Tiff tap out! Yeah, tap out that BIIII- WHOA! WHOA! But is Thea ready to train? Yes, sir! No, is she ready to train!? LET’S GOOOO~! And so the team steps into the gym. Chase says the recruitment started three years ago, when Thea started wrestling school at just 16 years old. And she’s blossomed into Chase U material. Her parents had to drive her to independent shows cuz she was still too young to drive. And when National Signing Day came around, and Thea put on their hat, Chase U was ecstatic.
Theta hits the bag with Tiff’s face on it, then rips the face off it! Duke says Thea IS the future NXT Women’s Champion. Duke is the Chase U MVP, he’s like her mentor, motivator, best friend even. He was there when she won her first match ever! Chase knows Thea may not be the biggest or strongest, but she’s got heart! And that heart is like a lion’s, with a spirit second to none. She can put that Kimura on anyone at anytime! The school jogs with Thea as she has her own Rocky Balboa moment. If Thea clamps on the Kimura Lock, she will be champion. Do not doubt Thea. You doubt her, she wins the battle royal. You doubt her, Gold Rush happens. And last week!
And if you doubt her at the Great American Bash, you will hear “AND NEW~!” Miracles don’t happen every day or else they wouldn’t be miracles. But Thea doesn’t need a miracle, she just needs a chance! And she has that chance to prove people wrong, and that is the most fun thing to do. Thea doesn’t think she can win, she KNOWS it! And she’ll become THE YOUNGEST Women’s Champion ever!! Then will Thea make history happen this Sunday in Texas?
NXT shares footage from after last week’s episode.
NXT Media kept with Los Lotharios as Angel Garza chased after Humberto Carrillo. Garza wants his cousin to talk to him already! What is going on!? They argue, and Humberto says to listen to HIM for once! What are they doing? Are they chasing women or glory!? Y’know what, Humberto is not doing this anymore. Not until Garza wakes up! Garza gets m ad and he punches the wall! Is Los Lotharios falling apart? Or will they both get serious about being a top tag team?
Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio VS Lyra Valkyria!
With her Latino Heat by her side, Mami looks to eradicate the Morrigan in their first match-up ever. Will Rhea prove why she is the most dominant woman in WWE today? Or will Lyra shock the world by beating the most dominant woman in WWE today?
NXT returns and Lyra makes her entrance. The bell rings and the two stare down. Fans rally, the two circle, and they tie up. They go around, Rhea puts Lyra in a corner, and she talks trash on Lyra. Rhea dares Lyra to show her what she’s got, and she lets off. Lyra and Rhea circle again, tie up and Lyra headlocks. Rhea blocks the takeover, lifts Lyra and TOSSES her, but Lyra lands on her feet! Fans cheer, Rhea eggs Lyra on again and the two circle. They approach, Lyra gets around to waistlock but Rhea elbows free! Rhea headlocks and grinds Lyra, but Lyra powers up and out. Rhea runs Lyra over and fans cheer.
Rhea dusts herself off, looms over Lyra, and drags her up. Rhea grins, whips Lyra but Lyra ducks ‘n’ dodges and directs to trip Rhea up! Rhea lands hard, and Lyra steps all over her! Rhea gets mad now, and Lyra eggs Mami on. Fans duel, Rhea swings but Lyra dodge! Lyra flips through the hip toss, wheelbarrows to a victory roll, TWO! Rhea rushes in to kick low! Rhea is annoyed and she CLUBS Lyra. Rhea bumps Lyra off buckles, then stands her up to RAM into her! And again! And again! The ref counts, Rhea lets off, and she CHOPS Lyra down! Dom likes what he sees as Rhea stalks Lyra to a corner.
Rhea whips corner to corner, but Lyra goes up and over and keeps moving. Lyra slides under then tilt-o-whirls, to RANA Rhea away! Rhea staggers up but into a victory roll! Rhea blocks it, brings Lyra up in a wheelbarrow, and GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up as Rhea DROPKICKS Lyra out! Lyra checks her chin, Rhea says this is WHY she’s the Women’s World Champion, and she gives Dom a little kiss on the head while NXT goes picture in picture.
Rhea goes out to fetch Lyra, but she tells the fans to “SUCK IT!” first. The ring count starts but Rhea SMACKS Lyra off the apron! Rhea drags Lyra up, brings her around, and she puts Lyra in the ring. Cover, TWO! Rhea drags Lyra around, and HIP DROPS her! Rhea stands over Lyra, brings her up, and HIP DROPS her again! Dom smirks as Rhea HIP DROPS, but onto knees! Dom stops smirking and Rhea hurries after Lyra, but Lyra HEADBUTTS! And fires off forearms! Lyra keeps after Rhea but Rhea kicks her low! Lyra goes to ropes and Rhea CHOKES her! The ref counts, Rhea lets off, and she soaks up the cheers and jeers.
Lyra goes to the apron, Rhea drags her up, but Lyra HOTSHOTS Rhea away! Lyra catches her breath on the outside while the ring count climbs, and she slides in, only for Rhea to stomp her! Rhea drags Lyra around and KICKS her on the back! Rhea stalks Lyra to ropes, stands her up, and NXT returns to single picture as Rhea shoves and ROCKS Lyra in the back! Rhea shoves Lyra to ropes again, to ROCK her in the back again! Rhea storms up on Lyra, brings her up and shoves her again, but Lyra blocks forearm to hook the arms! Rhea fights the backslide, turns it around but Lyra flips through! Rhea whips, but Lyra tilt-o-whirls again!
Rhea elbows Lyra to stop the rest of that, then SMASHES Lyra off her knee! Then hits an ATOMIC FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Lyra survives and Rhea is shocked! Dom cheers Rhea on, Rhea drags Lyra up and pump handles! RIP- NO, Lyra slips out to have a SLEEPER! But Rhea RAMS Lyra into buckles! Lyra holds on, but Rhea throws her away! Lyra comes back, into body scissors and HEADBUTT! Rhea glares at Lyra, drags her around, and then goes up the corner. Rhea looks to copy Latino Heat, but Lyra rises first! Lyra trips Rhea up! And shoves her down to the floor! Dom panics, Lyra builds speed, and Dom gets Rhea outta the way to take the DROPKICK!
Lyra then LEAPS to RANA Rhea away! Fans fire up as Lyra puts Rhea in the ring! Lyra hurries up top now, fans tell Dom “YOU DESERVE IT!” Lyra CROSSBODIES, but Rhea catches her! And pops Lyra up, but Lyra turns it to a SATELLITE DDT!! Lyra hurries up top again, fans fire up for the DIVING SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Rhea survives and Lyra is shocked! Dom has both belts in his hands, is he planning what it looks like he’s planning? Lyra storms up on Rhea to OSBAT, front kick, and HEADBUTT! “This is Awesome!” as Lyra ENZIGURIS! Rhea wobbles, Lyra gets in her face and gives some trash talk back!
Lyra KICKS Rhea around and around, and fires up with every shot! Lyra runs to dropkick a leg out! Rhea flounders, Lyra runs up, but Rhea ducks the heel kick! Rhea back suplexes but Lyra lands out of it! Lyra shoves, runs, but Rhea BOOTS her down! Pump handle, RIPTIDE!!! Cover, Rhea wins!!
Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall
The Morrigan gave the Eradicator one hell of a fight, and almost had it, but she’s still not there yet. Even so, Rhea sits Lyra up, and tells her “Prove me right and beat Jacy Jayne.” Mami still respects Lyra, and Lyra says she’ll make her proud. Will the Toxic Traitor pay for riling up both Lyra and Rhea?
Trick Williams heads to gorilla.
He wants that fight with The Czar, but will he get it? We find out, after the break.
NXT returns and Trick is in the ring.
“Ilja Dragunov! This Sunday, Melo’s gonna take care o’ business like he always does. That means he’s gonna take your jersey, add it to his collection, and put it in the rafters. But tonight’s not about none of that. Tonight’s about me, you and this fight! So Dragunov, bring your ass out here!” Trick throws down the mic, and here comes Dragunov! Trick meets Dragunov at the ramp to CLOBBER him! And CLUB him, and CLUB him again! And send him into barriers! Fans chant ‘WHOOP THAT TRICK!” but for who? Trick fires off on Dragunov more and more, the fans torn on this, but Trick then scoops to SLAM Dragunov!
Trick talks trash, he looms over Dragunov, and he RAMS Dragunov into steel steps! Dragunov hobbles up, Trick leaps off the steps, but Dragunov ENZIGURIS him outta the sky! And then GERMAN SUPLEXES him! And again! And again! Trick flounders and Dragunov looms over him now. Dragunov puts Trick in the ring, fans duel, and Dragunov powers Trick to a corner. Dragunov MACHINE GUN CHOPS Trick until he sits down, and even then he still CHOPS! Dragunov tells Trick to stand up, and the CHOPS continue! Dragunov then TOSSES Trick, stalks him, and fans rally. Dragunov stands on Trick, but Trick grabs a foot!
Dragunov kicks free to then FALLING HAMMER!! Fans are torn as Dragunov aims from the corner! RUNNING HAMMER SMASH!! Dragunov isn’t done, he drags Trick up again, despite Trick being a ragdoll! Dragunov DUMPS Trick into a corner, stands him up, and says Trick wanted to fight! Dragunov goes to the far corner, “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!!” Dragunov runs back in, but MELO takes the TORPEDO MOSCOW!! Melo saves his best friend from demise, and that seems to surprise Dragunov. But in the end, Dragunov has the title and the mic, and he tells Melo, “You are a man of honor. And loyalty is very rare nowadays.
“So hang onto your friendship with Trick. Because after The Great American Bash, he will be all you have left after I TAKE YOUR NXT CHAMPIONSHIP!!” The ultimatum has been sent, but will Dragunov win this ultimate battle with HIM?
My Thoughts:
A great episode for NXT, especially as a go-home. Great bookending of the night with the NXT Championship story, with the Six Man Tag opening. Great match, for one, and then those two Schism follower guys trip Dyad. Those two are clearly Julius & Brutus in disguise for a big reveal that they’re defying the Losers Leave NXT ruling. And then with the “misunderstanding” spot, they took that to a logical extreme where Trick is still mad and still wants to fight. Trick getting whooped was definitely the best way to close the go-home cuz no way was Trick whooping Dragunov. But with Dragunov standing tall, he is most likely to lose per go-home math rules. Which is fine, Melo is a great superstar and deserves to keep going, but I just wonder where Dragunov is to go next.
We saw where Bron is going next, and that is finally feuding with Von. Bron VS Von is going to be great stuff, especially now that they’ve swapped, Bron is the Heel and Von is the Face. And they are both second generation superstars, so they can play that up, too. Speaking of second generation superstars, Dom had a good promo with Rhea, Wes and Ali. And just as I was hoping, we’re getting a Triple Threat for the North American Championship for Great American Bash. This way, someone can win while all three parts still look strong. Personally, hoping Ali wins so he finally gets a title in WWE, but he or Wes can win by pinning the other, Dom loses the title and can complain he never got pinned for it, but then too bad, so sad, he moves on to another feud before getting a rematch.
And speaking of never being pinned to lose their championship, I’m glad they saw the story I did with Noam Dar! The Meta Four Sessions wasn’t the best way to start this but it did give the faction a platform to bring up how Oro lost the cup to Frazer, not Dar, and then they get Dar a replica cup to revive him. Great brawl between factions, with Frazer’s side standing tall. One, I want a 8 Person Mixed Tag, and then that will lead into two, the Undisputed Heritage Cup Championship match. That could go either way, as it is hard to say what Dar would do after “truly” losing the cup. But Frazer would be fine, cuz he could still hop into the NAC or top title scenes.
Great stuff from Tony & Stacks VS Nima & Price, and Scrypts did alright on commentary, but he was obviously just there for Axiom to go after. Axiom VS Scrypts one last time has to be coming, and that will be great stuff. Good win for Tony & Stacks to go into the tag title match, and good promo from Gallus on the tron. But I think with Tony & Stacks winning here, they’re going to fall short at GAB. And really good promo from Los Lotharios, I really like that Humberto is saying they should be a serious team and actually try for titles. Those two are great at all parts of pro-wrestling as they’re from a family of wrestlers, so those two really could be busting out amazing matches in NXT, and it’d be awesome to see them go up against Gallus.
Kemp joining up with Gulak & Dempsey is a nice surprise, and that trio feels like what Diamond Mine could’ve/should’ve been, would love to see them go for tag titles and the Heritage Cup at the same time. Really good promo from Tiffany, and great vignette from Chase U to really hype up Thea. Tiffany has only complained that this is a submission match now instead of preparing for a submission match, I wonder if she doesn’t so much win as gets disqualified and uses Champion’s Advantage to retain. At the same time, she could spam basic holds like the Boston Crab and somehow make that work.
Good promo from Dijak to call out Eddy Thorpe, they’re going to have a really good post-GAB match. So much hype for Gable Steveson’s “decision” when we knew he’d choose NXT. But it’s almost disappointing that Corbin is his first opponent. It almost feels like it should’ve been Kemp since they’re brothers in reality, and Kemp could blame Gable for why Thorpe won in NXT Underground. But Corbin is the most experienced guy on the roster, he needs something to do to keep his callback going, and I guess Corbin being fed to Gable is that thing.
Great Kendo Stick match out of Dana VS Cora, and Kelani ending up the distraction for Dana was a fitting move. It’s tricky for a mentor-student duo to be Face because such situations like this can happen and people question how they’re the Faces. But in this case, it was karma on Cora for always using cheap tactics. And likewise, Roxie brawling with Blair in that bodega, Roxie is still Face cuz this is karma on Blair for her sneak attacks. It was almost Stone Cold VS Booker T in the grocery store, and that was kinda fun, too. Weapons Wild for these two is going to be wild, and I cannot wait.
And great main event match out of Rhea VS Lyra, with Lyra really holding her own. Rhea wins, of course, but her encouraging Lyra to settle things with Jacy was a nice detail. It was both Rhea and WWE management showing that they see a lot of promise in Lyra. Assuming Thea doesn’t win at GAB, I would think Lyra is next up and she dethrones Tiffany. Lyra herself mentioned she got her start in NXT UK, and as far as I’m concerned, she’s been building herself up since then, none of this “NXT white ‘n’ gold is a clean slate for her” stuff. She should be seen as a contender, she should be a champ, and she will get there before the end of the year.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMAPCT! & Unbreakable Results & Match Ratings: 4.17.2025
iMPACT is the Pre-Show, Unbreakable is a TNA+ Special! See what happened!
iMPACT! is getting the old Heat treatment as a TV episode pre-show. While nothing about the iMPACT episode seems overly intriguing, they all actually have narrative weight, and since the last two weeks have been devoid of weight and general cohesion…this might be a surprisingly good episode which would serve as a better pre-show than expected.
I’m still mad that it’s a damn Thursday and they want to have 4-5 hours of show because WrestleMania reasons. Even WWE realized doing long shows before workdays was stupid, so NJPW giving them the idea to break Mania into two nights is a boon for everyone over thirty.
Also the main reason I’m doing a joint article. Since Unbreakable starts immediately after iMPACT, I’m not gonna put up back to back articles. One stop shoppin it!
Will @AJFrancis410 be crowned the FIR$T TNA International Champion TONIGHT at #TNAUnbreakable?!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/rT1TusIxJd pic.twitter.com/rxiBn6PxPw
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025
iMPACT! – Ratings:
- Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz: Laredo wins via Laredo Fly – ** 1/4
- Jazmyn Nyxx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee: Xia wins via Small Package – **
- KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner: KC wins via Loaded Fist – **
- Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley: Hot Topic Hotties win via Cemetery Drive – ** 1/4
- Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat: Dani wins via Luna Landing – ** 1/4
- Leon Slater vs Brian Myers: Myers wins via Roster Cut – ** 1/2
Unbreakable – Quick Ratings:
- Zachary Wentz vs Eric Young vs AJ Francis: Young wins via Piledriver – *** 1/4
- Ace Austin vs Steve Maclin vs Eddie Edwards w/Alisha: Steve Maclin wins via KIA – *** 1/2
- X Division Championship: Moose(c) w/Alisha vs Akeem: Moose wins via Lights Out – Long Squash
- Mustafa Ali & Nemeths vs Hardys & Mike Santana: Jeff Hardy wins via Swanton Bomb – ***
- Kaz & Tessa vs Joe Hendry & Masha: Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ** 3/4
- Barb Wire Massacre: Sami Callihan vs Mance Warner w/Steph De Lander: Callihan wins via Cactus Driver ’97 – ** 1/2
- Inaugural International Championship: AJ Francis vs Steve Maclin vs Eric You: Maclin wins via K.I.A. – *** – TITLE CHANGE!!!
Results:
Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz
Laredo starts quick with a Straight Right, Tijeras, a few quick strikes, kicks Hotch out of the ring, wants a Plancha, but Tasha gets in the way to stop Laredo’s offense which gives Hotch an opening. Quick trip, a few chops and a hard Irish Whip has Laredo trying to catch his breath. Hotch tries to go for another Strong Irish Whip but Laredo reverses, two kicks, Flying Neckbreaker into a Missile Dropkick sending Hotch to the outside. Laredo finally pulls off his Suicida, and he’s rolling. Corner Forearm, Uno Mass Corkscrew Moonsaults, but Hotch manages to get away after two. A Snap Jab staggers Laredo, Ali style Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker and Hotch tries to take things to the top. But Laredo counters and Avalanche Michinoku Driver…only for two.
Laredo tries to keep things going, Back Handspring Crossbody, but Hotch catches him, big Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker for two. Hotch looks to the corner and then gets scared because he thinks Santana might strike, Hotch and Tasha argue, Laredo recovers and runs up the corner and hits the Laredo Fly for the win.
If @CodyDeaner can take down @KCwrestles tonight on #TNAiMPACT he punches his ticket Ultimate X at #TNARebellion! @milanmiracle
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025
Jazmyn Nyx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee
Jazmyn and Xia go for a chain wrestling or World of Sport kind of start. Xia even gets out of the Head Scissors with the classic Hand Stand and pop. After a little taunting, Jazmyn tries to charge but Xia loops around for a flash Cradle, Nyx kicks out quick and retreats to her Fatal Influence friends for a breather. Xia catches her with a Dropkick, a few strikes and starts putting things together until Jazmyn catches her in the corner and Snake Eyes Xia the hard way and then starts leaning her into the ropes, a few Leg Sweeps, PK kicks and Jazmyn is in control. Fisherman’s Suplex Hold from Jazmyn but Xia kicks at two. She tries to fight back up but Jazmyn is using her positioning to keep control. Bulldog into the middle buckle, puts Xia between the ropes and lays in a Round Kick to her chest and Xia has been eating offense for the last few minutes. The crowd tries to rally the little British Angel, but Jazmyn lays in some forearms, hits the ropes, Xia ducks and they hit stereo High Kicks to double down for a few moments.
Xia starts to rally, gets a few shots in, Tijeras, Xia tries Angel Wings but Jazmyn moves. Jazmyn tries to stay on her, but a Jawbreaker gives Xia time to go to the corner, Xia hits the Crossbody, Angel Wings, and looks for a DDT or something but Fatal Influence get involved distracting everyone. Lei has Fallon hanled, but Jacy is mouthing off causing Rosemary to come down and make a Mist save. Jazmyn tries to be opportunistic, but Xia blocks her move and hits the Small Package for the win.
Overbooked and timing was a bit shoddy in some spots, but not offensive. Not bad, but not good either.Â
KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner
This is for a spot in the Ultimate X match. Here’s to hoping the Blessed One beats the hell out of the loser who’s about as over as Herpes. Meaning he never goes away, and he’s unlikable. Anyone that says “Funny Underdogs are needed on shows”, isn’t that like 60% of the roster? No one is funny if everyone tries to be funny. KC however, he’s fucking hilarious and amazing.
KC tries to pay off Deaner and get him to forfeit, Deaner of course does the underdog thing of fighting back, dumb looking punches, goofball corner spot that he lengthens to the put of looking dumb and not funny. Oh thank God KC hits the Spiderman in the ropes, ducks Deaner and 305 gets hit for a near fall. Now KC is rolling, nice quick offense, Snapmare, Front Roll Neck Snap, Stomp into Split into cover for only two. Deaner goes for the comeback, and a few Lariats, Bulldog, and everything looks soo stupid. Deaner puts KC in the Airplane spin, gets dizzy and then goes again, TKO for two.
Navarro tries to powder, Deaner goes after him but the ref gets Deaner off of him since KC was in the ropes, KC wraps his necklace around his knuckles and a quick Jab to the face as Deaner tries to suplex him, 1-2-3, Blessed WIN.
If Deaner was the only doofus guy he’d be fine, but when we have Santino, Arianna, Laredo, KC, Great Hands, Brian Myers, Dango, Alisha, Hendry (while not a doofus isn’t close to serious), Kaz, Elegance Brand (all 3 of them), Ryan Nemeth and those are just off the top of my head. Everyone can’t be silly or no one is silly and nothing matters.
Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley
I’m gonna keep any Gigi drooling to a minimum since I respect my boy Wentz, but I will say, you gotta love Hot Topic Hotties. Yes I like walking red flags, I’m self aware, and okay with it.
Maggie and Gigi start, a few quick counters, Gigi manages the Double Hook Cradle for two, then Hot Topic Hotties go tandem with a Dropkick and a Twisting Elbow for another two. Tatum is officially legal, Maggie looks for the tag but Heather wants to push Maggie more. Which is exactly how ASH treated her. Tatum turns it around, Gigi tags in, Poetry Bronco, and then Kawada Kicks from Gigi. Concierge distracts, Maggie grabs her, Heather takes the cheap shot, Suplex from Maggie for two. Heather and Maggie get some offense in together, and Heather is working Gigi over in the heel corner. Unicorn Stampede essentially. Heather goes for a pinfall and its only 2. Heather is getting frustrated, Gigi with an Upkick headscissors, Heather tries to stop the tag out, but eats the Mule Kick.
Tatum starts beating on Heather, rams Heather into Maggie, Cartwheel Peach Sunrise, tags in Gigi, Double Headbutts and Cemetery Drive from the Hot Topic Hotties and everyone wins. Jesus…will never leave this chat, he started it.
Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat
Things start a little slow, Collar & Elbow tie up that they won’t relent for a while, Jakara tries to turn it into a Headlock Takeover, but Dani is too strong. Dani gets a few shots in, hops the rope for something but Lash makes her present felt and trips Dani while Jakara distracts the referee. The referee didn’t see anything but ejects Lash anyway. Lash won’t go, tries to intimidate the ref and say no. Jakara keeps things moving against Dani while Lash takes her sweet time slowly walking away. Jakara tries a Roll-Up but Dani too thicc to keep down. Dani fights back up, scoops Jakara and drops her unceremoniously.
Jakara starts laying in a bunch of Falling Knees and gets a quick two, before locking in a Cravat that Dani tries to fight out of. Dani counters out of it, ducks the Line, and they crash into each other with Forearms. The Double Fall Down spot is a little played out and this is only the pre-show really.
Dani levels Jakara with a few Lariats, looks for the Luna Landing, Jakara slips it so Dani comes off the ropes with a Busaiku Knee. Luna wants a Blue Thunder but Jakara gets away until Luna grabs her again for the Rebound Blue Thunder Bomb and a near fall. Luna charges the corner, misses, Jakara hits the Tornado DDT, but only two. Jakara tries to ram Dani’s head into the buckles, but Luna blocks, fires and takes Jakara’s head off, Luna Landing gets his and Dani wins!
Elijah has a promo segment and they have a really Sesame Street style “Walk this Way” words on the screen thing. When they did the bouncing ball lyrics with Ron Killings, it was at least cool. This comes off as corny and low budget public broadcasting crap just for Elijah to announce an open challenge at Rebellion or something. Admittedly I zoned out cause I figured it would be nothing of note.
Leon Slater vs Brian Myers
Myers and Slater start in a shoving match jawing at each other, and then Leon lays in a Shoulder Tackle off the ropes, some jumping crap and Myers is getting bounced from corner to corner like a dork. Leon tries to continue the Around the World but a punch, Thrust Kick and Irish Whip across the ring gives him some confidence, but he eats the Feint Mule Kick, Back Handspring Back Elbow…and again System matches are “look stupid and get beat up for 70% of the match until a shortcut can be taken”. Speaking of short cuts, Leon goes for his Corner Leap, Myers guards from it, Leon repositions but gets tripped and eats a Spear. Then…we go to commercial.
Coming out of the commercials Myers is still in control. Leon slips out of a suplex and then connects with a flurry of offense, Myers eats more kicks than I can count, powders, Leon does his corner post leap, comes in and looks to win but an Implant DDT, dick kick and Roster Cut gives Myers the win.
Overall iMPACT! Rating: 5/10
Nothing special but at least it made some sense and was a better than the last few episodes. Low bar comparatively. Now immediately onto Unbreakable! So because this is a long night, I figured I’d do a Watch A Long with Mat Sarpraicone over on Dirt Sheet Radio because I have zero faith in Unbreakable being worth the 2-3 hours it will take to watch it.
So you’ll get quick results with ratings and an overall thoughts at the end of Unbreakable from me, because it’s late and I needed something to keep me awake.
Overall Unbreakable Rating: 4.5/10
The iMPACT! episode was easier to watch and digest, three Triple Threats is too many and the Main Event being a slow paced triple threat after a Barb Wire match and a bunch of faster matches really doesn’t resonate well with fans. Even though I didn’t love the Sami vs Mance match, ending on carnage and the “babyface” winning would’ve been a much better way to send the crowd home happy and we wouldn’t have needed so much time fill during the last hour of the show.
Maclin being the inaugural International Champion is cool, setting up the first defense against Eric Young is good for their story, so most of the marks were hit. It just was too damn slow and had no business being a main event. Champions vs Challengers was okay, but it only really picked up when Masha and Tessa were mixing it up. I liked Moose having the extended squash match for shits and giggles, but two Triples back to back to open the show is an easy way to burn out a crowd. Sure the Moose match was an extended piss break to recharge the crowd, but the card was just laid out awkwardly and things felt like far more of a chore than they should have.
All in all this was a very lame event. Yes I get it was purely stop gap to take advantage of WrestleMania weekend, but with Rebellion next week, we all knew it wasn’t gonna shake things up too much. But hot damn was I about to fall asleep if I wasn’t doing the watch-a-long to not pass out.
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Is Thursday night alright for fighting?
AEW Spring Breakthru continues as Collision is brewin‘ up a TNT Championship Open Challenge! Will it be all about the BOOM for Adam Cole, Baybay?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kevin Knight VS Lance Archer w/ Don Callis; Knight wins.
- Josh Alexander & Konosuke Takeshita VS Rocky Romero & Tomohiro Ishii; Alexander & Takeshita win.
- 2v1 Handicap Match: Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford VS Rebecca Scott & Ashley Vox; Megan wins.
- AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Adam Cole VS Claudio Castagnoli; Cole wins and retains the title.
- Six Man Tag: La Faccion Ingobernable VS Rosario Grillo, Leon St. Giovanni & KM; LFI wins.
- ROH World Television Championship: Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Nick Wayne; Nick wins and becomes the new ROH World TV Champion.
- Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron VS Kris Statlander & Julia Hart; Kris & Julia win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Marina Shafir storms out here!
She throws some poor rando around on stage, and then kicks her off stage, to then storm into the ring. Marina intimidates Arkady Aura into giving up her mic, then here come the Death Riders! Claudio Castagnoli SHOVES a cameraman down, then SMASHES the camera! Then he CHOKE SLAMS the cameraman through a table! Wheeler Yuta beats up more equipment, the fans boo these sore losers, because clearly this is all in response to losing the AEW World Trios Championships just last night. Boston tells off Yuta but he just uses that as motivation. Jon Moxley is in the ring, waiting for all of this to calm down a bit.
Marina gives Moxley the mic, and Moxley tells the fans and everyone celebrating last night better enjoy it now. “Hobbs, Swerve, Shibata, enjoy it now! Because it’s the last chance you’re gonna have to celebrate for a long time!” The fans boo, but Moxley tells The Young Bucks he officially doesn’t like them, he doesn’t like looking at them, so they better stay in their own lane. They cross the line with Moxley, he swears to God that they are never seen or heard from again, and he means that! Fans are torn there, but Moxley says from the first day he started in this sport, there was one undisputed baddest man in pro-wrestling. That man is Samoa Joe.
The fans cheer for “JOE! JOE! JOE!” and Moxley says he has always shown Joe respect, treated him with reverence. The fans sing, “Joe is gonna kill~ you!” Yuta tells them to shut up! Moxley says he has given Joe that reverence, he has given Joe his space, and it could’ve stayed that way. But Joe started something that Moxley has to finish. Because Moxley doesn’t know any other way, he will not run, he will not hide, he will not roll over and die. he knows no other way to do this but to fight Joe to the death for the AEW World Championship! Tomorrow, now, for better or worse! Mox will be clear: He is challenging Joe!
The fans again chant for “JOE! JOE! JOE!” Moxley says that’s all he’s gotta say. Joe’s known Moxley long enough to know exactly what he’s dealing with. Moxley then storms off, leading the Death Riders away. Will Samoa Joe accept that challenge, and perhaps even go Double or Nothing?
Kevin Knight VS Lance Archer w/ Don Callis!
The Jet is feeling real good having his share of $400,000, and he’s preparing for next month’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament. But will Knight still be too fly? Or will he be sent crashing down by the Murderhawk Monster?
The moment Archer hits the ring, he hits Knight! Archer fires off in a corner, the bell rings, and the ref counts. The fans boo but archer only stops to throw his jacket at Knight! Then he THROWS Knight out of the ring! The fans tell Callis off like they did last night, but Archer SMACKS Knight off the LED walls! Archer says night-night, Knight! He CLUBS Knight down on the stage, then drags him up to TOSS him down the ramp! Knight flounders to the apron but Archer steps inside to stop the ring count. Archer goes out to drag Knight up, choke grips, and CHOKE- NO, Knight flips free! Knight blocks a boot, ROCKS Archer, then goes up the corner, BIG triangle jump DROPKICK!
The fans fire up as night goes to the apron, springboards, QUEBRADA! They fall on the ramp and the fans fire up! Knight storms after Archer as they go into the ring, then Knight climbs up. Knight leaps to SEATED- NO, Archer catches Knight! Knight fights and RANAS Archer into a corner! Knight stomps and UPPERCUTS on repeat! Knight then stomps a mudhole, but stops as the ref counts 4. The fans fire up with Knight, but Archer LARIATS Knight inside-out! The fans boo but Archer drags Knight back up. Short arm LARIAT! Callis applauds while Archer rains down forearms on Knight’s head.
The ref reprimands about pulling hair but Archer tells him to shut up! Archer stomps Knight, paces around him, then drags him up. Archer CLUBS Knight on the back, then stalks him to a corner. Archer CHOPS Knight but the fans rally, “Let’s Go, Kevin!” Archer whips, Knight sunset flips, but Archer stays up! But Knight avoids the punch! Knight runs to SLIDING SHOULDER TACKLE! Archer tumbles out of the ring, Knight runs, and he WRECKS Archer with a dropkick! Archer pinballs off the desk, then Knight goes up the corner. But Callis grabs at Knight’s foot! The fans boo, Callis gets away with that, but Archer drags Knight down!
Archer ROCKS Knight, then SWINGS him into the steel steps! Archer is all fired up, Callis is happy, but the fans boo while Collision goes picture in picture.
Archer drags Knight up, brings him around, and whips him hard into railing! Knight sputters, the fans cheer him on, but Archer brings Knight up. Archer ROCKS Knight, sits him in a chair, and then runs up to BOOT him down! Knight slumps against the barriers while Archer refreshes the count. But this just lets Callis get his shots in! Callis hammers Knight, but stops before he gets caught. Callis talks smack on the fans, especially that one guy in the third row. Archer stands Knight up against barriers, calls out a small child in their father’s arms, and then CHOPS Knight! Archer drags Knight along the way, taunts more fans, but Knight fires body shots!
Knight CHOPS Archer, but Archer isn’t even bothered! Archer whips Knight back into the ring, then storms in after him. Archer looms over Knight, stands on Knight’s hand, then steps off as the ref reprimands. Archer taunts Knight, stands him up, and pulls hair to put him in the corner. Archer climbs up, taunts the fans, and he smothers Knight! Archer rains down fists, but he stops short of ten to rob the fans the satisfaction! Spring Breakthru returns to single picture and Archer runs corner to corner. ELBOW! Archer keeps moving, and he ELBOWS Knight again! Archer wants more, so he runs again, to ELBOW Knight again!
The fans are torn as Archer has his hattrick, and he looms over Knight again. Archer taunts Knight, slaps him around, but Knight fires a body shot! Archer nods, eggs Knight on, and Knight fires more hands! The fans fire up, but Archer DECKS Knight! Archer drags Knight around, has a cocky cover, ONE!! Knight is tougher than that as a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, and he flips Archer off! Archer grabs at him, Knight cradles, TWO!! Archer almost got caught, but he BOOTS Knight for that! And GERMAN SUPLEXES! Knight lands on his face and Archer grins. The fans rally for Knight but Archer puts him in a corner.
Archer hoists Knight up top, ROCKS him, then lifts Knight in the reverse crucifix! Knight flails, BLACKOUT- NO, Knight lands out! But Archer grabs him! CHOKE- DROPKICK! Knight turns things around, then fires hands! The fans rally as hard as they can for Knight as Knight fires shot after shot! Knight whips, Archer reverses, but knight slips to the outside! Archer hits buckles, Knight springboards in, but Archer gets clear. Knight comes back, but into a BOOT/STOMP! Archer drags Knight right up, then goes up the corner with him! The fans fire up already as Archer lifts Knight, but Knight fires elbows!
Knight fires body shots now, Archer pushes him back, but Knight returns, to the UPPER ROOM! Knight rolls and UFO SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Archer is still in this, but Knight runs corner to corner, only for Archer to dodge! Arche comes back, DERAILER!! Archer hauls Knight up, BUCKLE BOMBS, and CHOKE SLAMS! Cover, TWO?!?! Knight survives and Callis is furious! Archer snarls but he drags Knight back to a corner. The fans rally as hard as they can for “KEVIN! KEVIN!” but Archer walks the tightrope! But Knight trips Archer up! Archer is stuck on the ropes, and Knight DROPKICKS him down!
The fans fire up as Knight springboards, FLYING FOREARM to the floor! The fans fire up and Knight puts Archer in! Knight springboards, but Archer catches him! Knight HOTSHOTS that arm, then springboards again, FLYING LARIAT!! Cover, Knight wins!!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall
The Jet flies high and takes the win! Will this literally big win help Knight take over the BOSJ?
The Opps speak.
After Dynamite went off the air, the NEW AEW World Trios Champions regrouped backstage. Samoa Joe said, “Do you understand the unusual thing about predators? Predators tend to think they are the largest and most evil thing in the jungle. They think that nothing pursues them because they are the pursuers. Tonight, the Death Riders learned that wasn’t the case. See, we are The Opps. We are not a movement, we are not an understanding between gentlemen, no. We are men who only need an opportunity and excuse to commit violence. We are men like Shibata. We are men like myself. And now, Death Riders, you learned we are men like Willy Hobbs.
“We are The Opps. We are your AEW Trios Champions. And we are coming for so much more.” The Death Riders were the hunters but are now the hunted, will their reign of terror end thanks to The Opps?
BREAKING NEWS for next week’s Collision!
While Collision will return to Saturday nights, it will also have to wait until after coverage of the NBA Playoffs. The silver lining? It’ll be live from coast to coast! Make sure you schedule accordingly so you don’t miss a minute of the Playoff Palooza!
Backstage interview with Jamie Hayter & Kris Statlander.
Renee Paquette is with these two ahead of their Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament match, set for next week on Dynamite. It is a semifinal match, and yet this is also the first time Kris and Jamie face off 1v1. The winner goes on to Double or Nothing to face Mercedes Mone in the tournament finals, but Kris stops Renee there. Enough about Mone. And enough about Toni Storm, honestly. There are plenty of other women in this locker room who work just as hard, if not harder, than those two. Jamie says she won’t disagree there. Jamie works hard, Kris works hard, and Jamie won’t stand here to give endless pats on the back.
But Jamie also knows Kris is good, being a former TBS Champion. And Kris knows Jamie is good, being a former AEW Women’s World Champion. They both know they can go, and this right here has been a long time coming. Whoever wins this, they better go all the way. See you Wednesday, mate. That match is for Dynamite, but will Kris get a leg up on Mone in the tag match later tonight?
Tony Schiavone reads a letter from FTR.
Given the suspension as announced last night, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler are not allowed in the building, so they sent this message instead.
“Dear Tony & Nigel, I (Dax) wish I could take back everything we did to you guys last week. It was completely unacceptable, unnecessary, and unwarranted. I honestly think the punishment for us wasn’t severe enough.” Schiavone explains it is a suspension for a week, without pay. Dax’s letter continues to say, “Tony, I would never have gone through with the piledriver with you. You said some things about my daughter that I won’t hold against you. But in the heat of the moment, I felt I was justified to scare you a little. I love you, Tony.” Schiavone rolls his eyes, the fans boo because they don’t believe Dax’s words.
Schiavone explains this next part is addressed to Nigel. “I never wanted things to get physical between the three of us, I know your body, and your mind for that matter, is very fragile.” Nigel rolls his eyes at the passive aggressiveness there. “I’m sure you were thinking the same thing with emotions as we were. Even though you probably knew there was no way you could ever beat us up, LOL. Again, my sincerest apologies to you both, and I hope we can just move forward in a professional and productive manner. With love, Dax Harwood.” The fans still boo the ingenuine sentiments, and Nigel sarcastically accepts the apology. Will FTR ever actually learn their lesson?
Josh Alexander & Konosuke Takeshita VS Rocky Romero & Tomohiro Ishii!
The Walking Weapon couldn’t defeat the Cowboy, so he goes and sucker punches him after the match, then seemingly joins forces with The Don Callis Family! Will Alexander get his first win alongside The Alpha? Or can Azucar & Stone Pitbull conglomerate their way to a victory?
The teams sort out and Ishii starts against Konosuke in a battle of Openweight Champions! The fans fire up as Ishii and Konosuke go toe to toe, then they start shoving! The forearms start flying, the fans fire up, and Ishii gets the edge! Ishii runs, but Konosuke BOOTS him! Konosuke whips, Ishii reverses, and then Ishii ducks the lariat to waistlock. Ishii ducks an elbow, but Konosuke ROCKS Ishii! Konosuke reels Ishii in, but Ishii suplexes first! Konosuke fights free, then runs up, and they RAM shoulders! The fans fire up and Ishii runs to RAM Konosuke again! Konosuke returns, runs through the chop and he CLOBBERS Ishii!
Ishii is up, he runs through a chop and then CLOBBERS Konosuke! Konosuke is back up, both men run in, and they RAM each other down! The fans fire up while Konosuke and Ishii back off. Tag to Rocky and Alexander and the fans rally again. The two circle, tie up, and Alexander waistlocks. Rocky switches, Alexander switches, and Alexander SLAMS Rocky down! Rocky brushes that off while the fans rally. The two circle, tie up, and Rocky wrenches. Alexander knees low, whips, but Rocky slides under! Rocky wheelbarrows and arm-drags! Alexander comes back, Rocky dodges and RANAS! The fans fire up while Rocky gives some Azucar Heat!
Rocky runs up, Alexander DUMPS him to the apron, but Rocky UPPERCUTS! Alexander distracts the ref so that Konosuke can YANK Rocky down! Konosuke DOUBLE CHOPS Rocky, then DRIVE-BY DROPKICKS! Rocky sputters while Collision goes picture in picture.
Alexander runs to BODY CHECK Rocky off the apron! The Don Callis Family soaks up the heat, then they fetch Rocky off the ground. Alexander puts Rocky on the apron, CLUBS him, then slides in. Alexander has the ref watch Ishii, and then he stomps Rocky around. Alexander scoops and SLAMS Rocky, then tags Konosuke. Konosuke goes up to SUPER SENTON! Cover, TWO! Rocky stays in this, but Konosuke stays on Rocky with a snapmare and KCIK! Konosuke tags Alexander and Alexander stalks Rocky. Alexander drags Rocky from the ropes to drop a knee! Cover, TWO! Alexander stalks Rocky to the ropes, then bumps him off buckles.
Alexander CHOPS Rocky, and Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Konosuke has Rocky up top! Rocky fights the back suplex with fists, then he BITES Konosuke! The ref reprimands, but Rocky cravats to hit a SUPER SLICED BREAD! The fans fire up while both men crawl, hot tags to Alexander and Ishii! The fans fire up as these two RAM, and RAM, and then Ishii ROCKS Alexander! Ishii whips, Alexander reverses, but Ishii comes back to CLOBBER Alexander! And SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Alexander survives but Ishii runs, only for Konosuke to get a cheap shot in! Ishii DECKS Konosuke for it! Alexander waistlocks, Ishii fights and switches, but Konosuke runs in!
Alexander ducks, Konosuke BOOTS Ishii! Konosuke runs, he and Ishii DOUBLE LARIAT! Konosuke rebounds to LARIT Ishii down! Rocky runs up, wrenches Konosuke, and kicks off Alexander to TORNADO DDT! Ishii LARIATS Konosuke back down, but Alexander kicks! Ishii blocks, feed to Rocky for a kick and UPPERCUT! Then Ishii hits a GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up more as Ishii runs, and he LARIATS Alexander down! Cover, Rocky blocks Konosuke, but Konosuke SHOVES Rocky onto Ishii! The match is saved but the ref reprimands everyone for being in the ring. Ishii and Rocky argue, but Konosuke has Rocky!
Rocky avoids the forearm, so Konosuke DECKS Ishii! Alexander BOOTS Rocky out of the ring! Alexander torture racks Ishii, for the TOWER HACKER BOMB!! Cover, TWO?!? But into an ANKLE LOCK!! Rocky sends Konosuke into railing! Ishii endures, reaches out, but Rocky storms in! Rocky springboards to CROSSBODY Alexander! The fans fire up, but Konosuke runs in! Rocky DUMPS Konosuke out, then PLANCHAS! Ishii LARIATS Alexander, suplexes, but Alexander fights it! Alexander wrenches, Ishii wrenches back, but Alexander gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, ROCKY BREAKS IT!
The fans fire up as we get another save! Rocky brings Alexander i, but Alexander waistlcoks. Rocky fights free, throws an elbow, then a HAYMAKER! Rocky reels Alexander in, but Alexander hits a GOURD BUSTER! Alexander hoists Rocky up, but Ishii helps Rocky RANA! Rocky KICKS Alexander, cravats, and Ishii gives him the boost! SHIRA- NO, Alexander slips free! Rocky waistlocks Alexander, Ishii runs up, but Alexander ducks! The LARIAT hits Rocky! Then Alexander rolls Ishii up, with tights! TWO!! Alexander fires a flurry of elbows, but Ishii roars! Ishii runs in, but into a GERMAN SUPLEX! But he’s right back up!?
Alexander runs up, Ishii SWATS a lariat, then ROCKS Alexander! Alexander ROCKS Ishii, but Ishii HEADBUTTS! The fans fire up while both men fall! A standing count starts, but Ishii crawls hover, hot- WHAT?! Rocky leaves Ishii hanging?! WHY?!? The fans boo, but Konosuke BOOTS Ishii! Then feed to a GERMAN SUPLEX! Alexander holds on, ripcord, DOUBLE ROLLING ELBOWS!! Then a POWERBOMB!! High stack, Don Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander, by pinfall
Rocky looks conflicted, but they why did he leave Ishii all alone to begin with?! Callis celebrates with his guys, will nothing stop the family from taking over AEW? Rocky goes back to help Ishii, but Ishii shoves Rocky! Ishii asks what the heck, but wait! Is that TRENT BERETTA!? Rocky CLOBBERS Ishii, and Trent takes off the jacket! Trent rains down fists on Ishii now, and the Callis Family returns?! Trent was Don Callis Family the last time we saw him, and it seems he still IS Don Callis Family! Callis explains to Konosuke that it’s fine, and he gives Trent the monkey wrench! The very thing that took Trent out almost a year ago!
Rocky stands Ishii up, and says goodbye. Trent CLOBBERS Ishii with the monkey wrench!!! Trent & Rocky are in the Family, will AEW soon belong to them?
Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone.
Lexy Nair welcomes in #FourBeltsMone, and Mone again says, “Bostooon~! Say hello to your C E O!” Lexy congratulates Mone on defeating Athena last night and advancing to the Women’s Owen Hart Cup finals at Double or Nothing. She will either face Kris or Jamie, and Kris is someone Mone has had a lot of history with. Mone stops Lexy there and says that history is where Mone won them all. Tonight, she is in the main event in another tag match alongside Harley Cameron. Mone already groans as Harley brings out “Mini Mone!” “Bostooooon~! Say hello to your C E O~!” Mone says she already did that.
Mini Mone knows Main Mone doesn’t wanna talk to Harley right now, but she has assured Mini Mone that things will be different this time. They better be! Now now, talk to Mini Mone. She’s not gonna do that! Harley, just stay out of the way and not be such a loser! Harley pouts but Mone says there’s no reason to be sad. Mini Mone says yeah, there’s no crying in wrestling! Damn right! Wait, wait, why is she talking like the puppet’s real!? Harley starts singing “Ride the Money Wrath Train~!” Mone says no no no! Mone storms off, but the train is on the tracks either way. Mini Mone says, “See you tonight!” Will The CEO and the wild Aussie stay on track as we head for Double or Nothing?
2v1 Handicap Match: Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford VS Rebecca Scott & Ashley Vox!
The wrath of the Megasus has yet to be satiated, so she is again doubling up on opponents. Will even Everyone’s Favorite Flight Attendant & The Reel Catch #BowDown?
The bell rings and Vox & Scott DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as they bring the fight to Megan with fast hands! They double whip, but Megan crisscrosses them into each other, then DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEXES!! The fans fire up as Megan roars, and she reels Vox in! Megan hauls Vox up to POWERBOMB! And deadlift for ANOTHER POWERBOMB! And ANOTHER POWERBOMB!! Vox flounders away while the fans fire up! Megan aims at Scott, runs in, and LEAPING LARIATS! Megan is all fired up, and she hauls Scott up, FATE’S DESCENT onto Vox!! Double cover, Megan wins!
Winner: Megan Bayne, by pinfall
Vox & Scott tried, but they could not stop this female titan! Megan then sits them both up and tells them, “BOW DOWN!” Megan SMACKS them off the mat! The Superbad Girl raises Megan’s hand in victory, will nothing stop Megan from storming back up the mountain?
Anthony Bowens speaks.
“Throughout my life, I’ve been told ‘no’ so many times. But if I wanted it bad enough, I always found a way. And here in AEW, I won’t take ‘no’ for an answer. My name is Anthony Bowens. I am AEW’s 5 Tool Player. The perfect combination of power, athleticism, intelligence, the look, and The It Factor. I am the Pride of Professional Wrestling, led by a badass. I intend to use every tool necessary to climb to the top of AEW. And oh, yeah, I intend to win gold. Let’s make history. So the question is, who’s next to step to the plate and get their ass Molly Whopped by THE Five Tool Player?! That journey starts now. Don’t believe me? Well I’ve got five tools and one rule: Prove them wrong!”
AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Adam Cole VS ???
The Panama City Playboy is in Boston, ready to make this City of Champions undisputed! But who will step to this paragon of wrestling? CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI! The Death Riders never left the building, they were just lurking from the shadows! But will the Swiss Cyborg snatch away this title to make up for the one he lost?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who brings the boom!
The bell rings and the two tie up. Claudio powers Cole right to a corner, lets off as the ref counts, but then Cole avoids the sucker punch! Cole fires fast hands, the fans fire up, but the ref counts. Claudio scoops Cole first to SLAM him down! Claudio looms over Cole, drags him up, and he whips Cole, only for Cole to reverse. But Claudio bounces off buckles to BOOT Cole down! The fans boo but Claudio stalks Cole. Claudio drags Cole up, scoops again, but Cole fights around to a SLEEPER! The fans cheer, but Claudio RAMS Cole into buckles. Claudio is free, but Cole BOOTS him, then JUMP NECKBREAKERS! Cover, ONE!!
Cole hurries to headlock, but Claudio powers up and lifts Cole, only for Cole to sunset flip! Claudio drags Cole right up, but Cole fires forearms! The fans fire up as Cole whips, btu Claudio reverses. Cole grabs ropes, 52 Fake Out! SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Claudio stays in this but Cole runs up to BOOT him back down! Claudio bails out, throws a fit, but then Cole BOOTS him off the apron! The fans fire up for “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” Claudio goes to the apron, Cole storms up on him, but Claudio trips Cole up! Claudio drags Cole out, Cole fires forearms, but Claudio knees low! Claudio whips Cole hard into barriers!
Claudio winds up, runs up, but Cole dodges! Now Claudio hits the barriers! Cole fires forearms, stalks Claudio around the way, and he fires forearms again. Claudio YANKS Cole into the barriers! The ring count climbs, Claudio hauls Cole up, BARRIER BACK SUPLEX! Cole flops to the floor and the fans lose their minds! Claudio refreshes the ring count, but he does wait on Cole. Cole slowly crawls, so Claudio goes out to fetch him. Claudio UPPERCUTS Cole, Cole staggers around, and Claudio military presses him! Claudio TOSSES Cole out into the crowd! The fans go nuts again, and they cheer on “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this possible.
Claudio storms into the ring, soaks up the heat, and the ref checks Cole. That was a rough landing on that hardwood floor, but it seems Cole is okay to continue. The fans rally for Cole as he hobbles his way back to ringside. Cole rolls in, but Claudio runs up to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Cole stays in this but Claudio clamps onto him with a chinlock. Cole endures, the fans rally, but Claudio squeezes tight. Cole fights around, fights to his feet, and the fans fire up as Cole fires body shots. But Claudio knees low, then TOSSES Cole back out! Cole flops to the floor, the fans boo more, but Claudio just soaks it all up as Collision goes picture in picture.
Cole gets checked by Doc Sampson, given that big bruise right on his side. The ring count climbs all the while, and Claudio paces as he waits on a verdict from Doc. Cole seems to be okay to continue, and he crawls his way over. Cole grabs at the apron skirt, drags himself up, and springs in at 9! Claudio is right on him and rains down fists! Claudio is all fired up, and also sports a cut on his arm from hitting these barriers. Claudio scoops to hit a BACKBREAKER, and then he bends Cole against his knee! Cole endures, throws hands from below, but Claudio shoves him down! Cole avoids the elbow drop! Claudio snarls, but Cole fires a forearm!
Claudio UPPERCUTS, Cole fires another forearm, repeat! Claudio looms over Cole but Cole still comes back with a forearm! The shots go back and forth, but then Claudio smothers Cole with a chinlock! Cole endures and fights back up, but Claudio pushes him down to the mat! Claudio leans on the hold as he grinds Cole down. Cole fights up again, fires body shots, and Spring Breakthru returns to single picture. Claudio ROCKS Cole, runs, but Cole ROCKS Claudio! Claudio UPPERCUTS into a backslide! TWO, and Cole fireman’s carries, but Claudio fights free! Claudio whips, UPPERCUTS, then whips corner to corner.
Claudio runs in and UPPERCUTS! Then he whips corner to corner again, for another UPPERCUT! Claudio tries again, but Cole SUPERKICKS him down! The fans fire up while a standing count begins again! Cole is in a corner, but Claudio rises up to get him. Cole JAWBREAKERS, then ELBOWS, then BOOTS! Claudio still comes back, Cole gets around, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Cole is frustrated and sore, but he still stands up. The fans fire up as Cole is in the corner, and he climbs up the ropes! Cole aims, Claudio stands, PANAMA- BACKDROP! Claudio wags his finger, then he storms up, but has to fight off another fireman’s carry!
Claudio short arm LARIATS, then he drags Cole up! Claudio reels Cole in, but Cole BACKDROPS! Claudio just manages to land out, but Cole SUPERKICKS again! Cole now fireman’s carries, for USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO! Claudio stays in this and Cole is frustrated, but the fans rally up behind Cole. Cole goes back to the corner, hops up again, and Claudio’s up. PANAMA SUN- NO, Claudio trips and SWINGS Cole! The fans are torn as Cole goes around and around! TEN and Claudio THROWS Cole! Cover, TWO!! But into a CROSSFACE! Claudio pulls back on Cole but Cole endures! The fans rally as Cole reaches out. Cole rolls to a cover, TWO!
Claudio THROWS Cole to a corner! Claudio runs, UPPERCUTS, and then runs again! But Cole DUMPS Claudio out! Claudio HOTSHOTS Cole, hurries up the corner, then leaps, into a SUPERKICK! Cole covers, TWO!! Claudio is still in this, but both men are running on fumes. Cole rises up, brings down the kneepad, and says it’s time. But Claudio stops Cole to waistlock, only for Cole to PELE! Cole runs, into a POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO!! Cole survives and Claudio is in disbelief! Cole goes to a corner as Claudio snarls and rises up. Claudio runs up, UPPERCUTS, and UPPERCUTS, and UPPERCUTS!
The ref backs Claudio off, the fans boo, but Claudio just seethes. Cole drags himself up with the ropes, Claudio runs back in, UPPERCUT! UPPERCUT! UPPERCUT! Claudio just UPPERCUTS and ELBOWS away! The ref backs Claudio off, warns him to listen to authority, but Claudio goes back in for more UPPERCUTS! The fans rally for Cole as he takes these shots, but then Claudio hoists him up top! Claudio climbs, goes to the very top, SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Cover, ONE, and into a ghost pin! COLE WINS!!!
Winner: Adam Cole, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)
Claudio is in shock! But perhaps his anger got the better of him as he could’ve done things different. But the rest of the Undisputed Kingdom/Paragon is here to celebrate with their guy! Will Cole, Roddy & Kyle all be rolling on the road to Double or Nothing? Wait, now Claudio FLIPS the desk over in his anger! And then he stands it up on it’s side to tip it the other way! And another way! Yuta and Moxley hurry out here to try and calm Claudio down, and the fans taunt Claudio, “That’s expensive! That’s expensive!” They even chant “LOSERS! LOSERS!” The Death Riders storm off, what will satiate their anger?
Backstage interview with “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith.
Lexy Nair is with the former Learning Tree Branches, The Redwood & The Bad Apple. She brings up how last week, Chris Jericho said he wasn’t angry, he was just disappointed, and then he left them to themselves. Where do they go from here? Bill says Jericho was disappointed in them, but Bill is disappointed in Jericho. Jericho is supposed to be the leader, and yet he walks out on them? Quite honestly, Bill is getting… angry. Keith wants Bill to chill. Not right now. What? What’s the difference? They talked about this in private, what’s the difference with it being now? Keith says it is like Bill just said: It was in private.
Keith knows Jericho said they were family, and that means something to Keith. And he just feels that if they’re family, they should handle this like family, and that is internally. And maybe, if Bill didn’t put Jericho on blast last week, Jericho wouldn’t have left. Bill understands, family is very important. That is why Keith wants to get back in the good graces of Jericho. Bill gets that. He just isn’t sure they should be living and dying at the whims of Jericho. Either way, the strategy moving forward is the same: They need to get in the ring, crack some skulls, and stack some wins. Lexy, to answer the question of what’s next, that is next.
Bill heads out, Keith follows, but will they do better or worse without The Nueve?
Six Man Tag: La Faccion Ingobernable VS Rosario Grillo, Leon St. Giovanni & KM!
Finally, El Toro Blanco has returned! Rush leads Dralistico y The Beast Mortos into action again, will LFI finally stampede through AEW?
The trios sort out and LFI just attacks! Dralistico has Grillo, Rush has KM and Mortos as LSG! Things spill out side, LFI send their opponents into barriers, and then Darlistico CHOPS Grillo! Rush stomps KM, Dralistico stomps Grillo, and Mortos is back in the ring. The fans fire up with Mortos, and Dralistico sends Grillo into more railing! Rush regroups with his hermanos, both literal and in arms. Dralistico CHOPS LSG, Mortos SPLASHES, and then Mortos whips LSG corner to corner for another SPLASH! Mortos whips LSG to ropes now, for a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Tag to Dralistico and he springboards in, FLYING CODE BREAKER!
LSG flounders around and the fans fire up. KM tags in, but Dralistico SOBATS, KICKS, and ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up as Dralistico tags in Rush! The fans fire up and Rush SUPERMAN PUNCHES KM! Then he DECKS LSG, HEADBUTTS Grillo, and he lets Dralistico FLY! Down go LSG and Grillo! Rush then says, “You mess with the bull…” YOU GET THE BULL’S HORNS!! KM takes those right in the face! Cover, LFI wins!
Winners: La Faccion Ingobernable, by pinfall
LFI makes quick work, and Rush says LFG! Will these three be like bulls in a China shop when it comes to the AEW Trios Division?
Backstage interview with Kevin Knight.
Renee catches up to The Jet as he and “Speedball” Mike Bailey say hey. A big congratulations for Knight in winning against Archer. Renee is pretty sure that match came about because Callis didn’t like the rejection he got in trying to recruit Knight and Speedball. Knight says pretty much, but that’s understandable. He doesn’t think the Don- Ricochet steps in, backwards hat and military coat not really going together, but he tells Knight to shut it. Ricochet says these goofs are not the story of the week. The story is how they screwed Ricochet last week and stole that prize money!
Speedball says if by “screwed,” Ricochet means Speedball’s team beat him fair and square to win 400 stacks, then yeah, he got screwed. Ricochet says first, you pinned Mortos, not Ricochet. And seeing as how they’re the new guys here, here’s some “veteran advice.” Don’t upset the top talent in AEW. You don’t disrupt the chain of command. And since Knight and Speedball are so low, at the bottom of the pole, take his advance before something bad happens. Knight says Ricochet has it all twisted, they respect him. Knight and Speedball respect the game, the in-ring talent, the hot wife, all of that.
But anything that Ricochet can do, the Jet can, too. In fact, here’s something he can do that Ricochet can’t. And then he shakes them dreads! Ricochet says here’s what he can do: he can smack Knight in his mouth! Then do it then! Maybe he will, if Knight keeps talking! Knight fakes a slap and makes Ricochet flinch! Ricochet says okay, he wants trouble now. Yeah, Knight needs that. Speedball says okay, just not tonight. Speedball and Knight head out, Renee tosses her hair and leaves. But will the One & Only find he’s the only one with a problem?
ROH World TV Championship: Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Nick Wayne!
If Christian Cage is to be believed, this match has come about all thanks to him pulling the strings. But at the same time, he told his “son” that he’d have to win this one on his own. Will The Prodigy make The Patriarch of the Patriarchy proud? Or will the Commander of the Skies ruin Christian’s “gift?”
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who’s the real star of ROH TV!
The Code of Honor is not upheld as Nick SPITS at Komander! The bell rings, the fans boo, and Komander DORPKCIKS Nick! Komander fires off hands in the corner, Nick scurries away but Komander keeps on him! Komander CHOPS, Nick kicks low, and then Nick ROCKS Komander. Nick storms up, but Komander kicks, mule kicks, front kicks, and CHOPS! The fans fire up, Komander whips, but Nick reverses. Komander rolls off Nick’s back, then blocks the chop to knuckle lock and CHOP! Komander goes up, up, jumps around, and then FLYING RANAS! The fans fire up again while Nick flounders away.
Komander runs in, Nick TOSSES him to the ramp! Nick comes back, but Komander GAMANGIRIS him down! Komander goes up with Nick in the drop zone! But Nick hurries away, no Cielito. Komander still tightrope walks to ARABIAN PRESS, only for Nick to put him on the apron! Komander RAMS into Nick, springboards, and CROSSBODIES! Then DROPKICKS! The fans fire up while Nick bails out to the ramp. Komander aims, springboards, but Nick dodges! Komander comes back, Nick puts him in the ring, then he ducks a haymaker to HOTSHOT! Komander falls and the fans boo, but Nick checks his teeth.
We see Christian Cage, Kip Sabian & Mother Shayna are watching this backstage as Nick hurries back in the ring. Nick stomps Komander, RAMS him into a corner, then puts him up top. Komander wobbles, Nick winds up to CHOP, then Nick climbs. Komander fires hands and Nick backs off. Komander hops down, springboards, but Nick SHOVES him down! Komander crashes to the floor and Collision goes picture in picture.
Abrahantes coaches Komander, and Nick goes outside to taunt the fans. Nick then fetches Komander to THROW him into railing! Komander writhes, Nick soaks up heat much like he did during Prelude to Spring Breakthru. Nick fetches Komander again, puts him in the ring, and taunts the fans before stepping inside. Cover, TWO! Nick is annoyed but he looms over Komander. Nick drags Komander up, throws him into the ropes, then CHOKES him! The ref counts, Nick steps off and he taunts the fans before he CHOKES Komander again! The ref counts again, Nick steps off, and Komander sputters while Nick swaggers around.
Nick drags Komander up, brings him around, and snapmares for a leg drop! Cover, TWO! Komander stays in this and Nick grows frustrated. Nick tells the fans to shut up, but Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Nick again has Komander on the ropes, literally. Nick whips Komander then KNEES him against the ropes! Nick soaks up the heat, whips Komander again, but Komander springboards to go up and FLYING ARM-DRAG! Then he reels Nick into a EURO CLUTCH! TWO!! Nick escapes in time, but Komander CHOPS! And CHOPS! Nick kicks low, runs, but Komander scoops to BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Abrahantes and Boston rally for “KO-MAN-DER!” Nick goes to a corner, Komander runs up, but Nick dodges! Nick runs in, but Komander puts him up top, ROCKS and CHOPS him, then triangle jump ENZIGIRIS!
Nick flops to the ramp and the fans fire up! Komander builds speed, and he FLIES to SWANTON Nick on the ramp! A rough landing no matter what, but Komander still kicks Nick in the ring. Komander aims from the corner, tunes up the band and the fans join in. Komander runs, goes up, up, and MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Nick survives but the fans taunt him with “Whose Mom?” “NICK’S MOM!” Komander drags Nick up, torture racks, but Nick fires hands! Nick is free, he goes to a corner, but Komander runs up. Nick goes up and over, victory rolls, TWO! Komander runs back in, but Nick sends him hard into buckles!
The fans boo while Nick takes aim. Nick kicks but Komander ducks it! Komander RAMS Nick into the corner, then hops up, POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO! Nick survives and both men are down while the fans fire back up. Komander goes back to the corner, aims and springboards, but Nick slips around! DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Nick is stunned, but he takes aim again! Komander rises, into Nick’s ROUNDHOUSE! Then up, up, WAYNE- TIGER FEINT sweeps the legs! And then a FLYING DESTROYER!! Nick tumbles out of the ring, staggers around, and the fans are thunderous as Komander builds speed!
Komander goes up, up, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!! Direct hit on Nick and Boston is erupting! Komander puts Nick in, “This is Awesome!” as Komander climbs again. Nick is in the drop zone, for CIELITO LINDOÂ onto BOOTS!! Nick turns things around, then takes aim, ROUNDHOUSE! Nick roars, reels Komander in to pump handle and PRODIGY PLEX!! Cover, NICK WINS!!!
Winner: Nick Wayne, by pinfall (NEW ROH World Television Champion)
Boston doesn’t like it, but Nick Wayne just became the youngest singles champion in ROH! The Patriarchy is certainly proud, but then Christian Cage leaves Shayna and Kip to go off somewhere. Will he prepare some other gift for his Prodigy as celebration?
Hologram is loading.
And Hologram will return to action next week for Playoff Palooza! Will the incredible win streak continue?
Top Flight speaks.
Dante Martin calls out Action Andretti & Lio Rush to say, “Guess what? We just came from Tony Khan’s office, and there’s no more running, there’s no more hiding, no more ducking, because we have a match next week.” Darius says it isn’t just any match. This has been going on for far too long, so they’re over the wrestling part of this. They want to fight The Cru! Forget the rules, forget the tags, it is a TORNADO TAG MATCH! Leila Grey tells Action & Lio that they’ll see ’em next week for Collision: Playoff Palooza. That is, if The Cru has the balls to show up. Well hold on, The Cru shows up now!
Lio & Action tell Top Flight that they don’t have to wait! Security steps in and keeps this from getting out of hand, but what will happen when there’s nothing holding these teams back?
BREAKING NEWS for a future Dynamite!
It will be AEW’s return to Portland, Oregon, June 11th, when AEW does the unthinkable! It will be the first-ever AEW Summer Blockbuster, a FOUR HOUR edition of Dynamite! That’s right, F O U R!! Get tickets next Thursday, or at least set your DVRs so you do not miss what could be an instant classic!
Toni Storm is here!
The Timeless AEW Women’s World Champion was present last night to watch from afar, but now she wants to get a closer look at tonight’s main event!
Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron VS Kris Statlander & Julia Hart!
The CEO is reluctant to step back into the ring alongside the wild Aussie, but Harley’s probably the only person who would team with her at this point. Can Harley help Mone keep the Money (Wrath) Train on track? Or will the #BornAgainKristen and the Princess of the Black Throne make a winning combination?
The teams sort out and Mone starts against Kris for both a revival of their rivalry, and also a teaser of what could be for the Owen Hart Cup finals. The two tie up, and Kris SHOVES Mone down! The fans cheer as Kris flexes, but Mone tags Harley. Harley and Kris tie up, and Kris SHOVES Harley away! Harley tags Mone back in, and then picks up Mini Mone! Wait, wait, Harley tags in Mini Mone? Is this a substitution or a 3v2 Handicap now? Harley THROWS Mini Mone at Kris, which Kris easily catches. Kris passes Mini Mone to Julia, how just puts Mini Mone down to step on! Harley tries to roll Kris up but Kris stays up.
Kris drags Harley to her feet, then slips around to roll Harley up! Harley rolls through, Oklahoma Rolls back, TWO! Kris runs up, Harley headlocks, but Kris powers up and out. Harley tilt-o-whirls and HARLEY-GO-ROUNDS! Kris ends up in a corner, the fans fire up, and Harley shouts, “Feel The Wrath~!” Harley runs in, Kris dodges, and then Kris runs in. Harley ELBOWS Kris, has Kris in the ropes, and sunset flips! TWO! Kris kicks, then deadlifts Harley for a suplex! The fans fire up, Kris tags Julia, and Julia takes the handoff to wrench and YANK Harley’s arm! Julia YANKS the arm again and again, then goes up the ropes.
Julia knuckle locks, then tightrope walks! The fans fire up as Julia hits an OLD SCHOOL! Then she adds a BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Cover, but Mone breaks it! The fans cheer, but Julia drags Harley up. Harley JAWBREAKERS, then runs, dodges, and ENZIGIRIS! Tag to Mone, but Julia drop toeholds! Julia dribbles Mone off the mat, but Mone gets free. Mone goes to a corner, Julia runs up and ELBOWS! Julia runs side to side, tags Kris, then goes back to ELBOW Mone again! Kris runs in and KNEES Mone down! Kris brings Mone around to scoop, and FALL AWAY SLAMS! The fans fire up while Mone flounders out and Kris flexes.
Kris goes to the apron, Mone blocks the kick, but Kris handstands out of the throw! Kris also avoids the sweep of her arms, but Mone goes up! Kris avoids the meteora, and they both stop as the other shows haymaker! They then look at Toni Storm, and then they both ROCK the other! Julia and Harley run up, but Mone and Kris DECK them! Then they fire fast hands with each other! The fans fire up, Kris KNEES low, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Kris reels Mone in and FLAPJACKS her off the apron! Mone flounders, Kris stands on her while doing the CEO dance! Kris hauls Mone up and into the ring, covers, TWO! Kris drags Mone up, tags Julia, and they mug Mone. Julia ROCKS Mone, whips her to a corner, but Mone reverses. Mone runs up, blocks boots and ROCKS Julia! Julia is in the ropes and Mone hits the STOCK DROP! Mone huffs ‘n’ puffs before she drags Julia to a cover, TWO! Mone is annoyed but she drags Julia up again. Mone snapmares Julia, runs, and METEORAS! Cover, TWO! Julia stays in this but Mone taunts Kris. Mone dares Julia to crawl to Kris, but then she bumps Julia off buckles.
Mone tags Harley and they mug Julia. Harley brings Julia around, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS her down! Cover, TWO! Harley stays between Julia and Kris, then brings her around. Julia JAWBREAKERS free, then CLUBS Harley. Julia CHOPS Harley at the ropes, CHOPS her again, then fires forearms. The ref counts, Julia backs off, but then Julia whips Harley to ropes. Harley ducks ‘n ‘dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! The fans rally while Julia and Harley crawl, and Spring Breakthru returns to single picture as they hot tag Mone and Kris! The fans fire up as Mone CHOPS, knuckle locks and goes up, up, and FLYING ARM-DRAGS!
Mone does her dance, then runs corner to corner, DOUBLE KNEES! Mone reels Kris in, the fans rally, and Mone snap suplexes! That’s Una Amiga, and then Mone gets Kris up for Dos Amigas! then THREE AMIGAS! But Kris stops it before quatro! Harley makes the save, and she helps Mone, only for Kris to DOUBLE SUPLEX! Kris rolls through?! DOS DOUBLE SUPLEX! Kris rolls through again and THREE DOUBLE SUPLEX!! The fans are thunderous, we see Jamie Hayter watching backstage and applauding, and Kris puts Mone & Harley in the drop zone! Kris goes up, but Harley rolls with Mone to avoid the 450 Splash!
The fans fire up as Kris tags Julia while Mone and Harley seem to have a tender moment of friendship. Julia ruins the moment with a STANDING MOONSUALT! Julia then tilt-o-whirls Mone, but Mone stops that to RAM Julia into the corner! And then she puts Julia in the Tree of Woe for KNEE after KNEE after KNEE! Mone goes out, goes up, but Julia SPIDER SUPLEXES her away! Harley runs up, Julia sits up to then roll back, and she takes a swing! Harley reels Julia in for a NECKBREAKER! Kris kicks Harley, reels her in, and hits a NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB! But then Mone METEORAS Kris! Julia stalks Mone, runs up, wrench and STO!
Julia puts Mone in the drop zone, goes back up the corner, and HART SAULTÂ gets KNEES! The fans fire up while Julia and Mone are both down! Julia and Mone stir, “This is Awesome!” as a standing count starts. Mone and Julia stir at about 4 of 10, crawl for their corners, hot tag to Kris! Kris fires off on Mone with forearms! Kris ROUNDHOUSES Mone, BLASTS Harley, and then runs up on Mone. Mone hooks her into the Gory Especial! Kris fights free, scoops Mone, but Mone kicks and flails! Kris’ legs give out, they both flop down, and the two fight on the mat. Kris powers up to her feet, but Harley tags in!
Harley brings Mone out of the gut wrench, but Kris hits the DISCUS LARIAT! Kris kicks, Mone blocks, and Mone KNEES Kris in return! Mone whips, Kris reverses, and Mone is sent into Julia’s TARANTULA!! But Harley rolls Kris up! TWO!! Mone is stuck as Kris scoops Harley and hits a BACKBREAKER! Then Kris cording holds Harley’s arm, kisses the bicep, and hits the Hayterade?! Cover, Kris & Julia win!
Winner: Kris Statlander & Julia Hart, by pinfall
That wasn’t just the game winner Kris hit on Harley, it was a message sent to Jamie! Luther helps Toni Storm to the ring so she can applaud Kris, and even blow a kiss! Will Kris go Double or Nothing with Mone to then go All In with Toni? Or will Kris feel a Hayterade from the source?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision to not just wrap Spring Breakthru but to keep things going immediately from last night. Very good promo from The Opps after their win, and some great stuff with The Death Riders for once. The Death Riders throwing a fit was good stuff, and Moxley had a good promo to call out Samoa Joe. Moxley wants his match with Samoa Joe, that’s a great detail in itself, and that is going to be a great match for Double or Nothing. Claudio stepping up to Adam Cole’s Open Challenge was also cool, and that was a great match. Cole surviving was a good touch, especially with how it just pissed Claudio off more.
Very good promo from Bill & Keith, and it feels very obvious that Keith will betray Bill to side with Jericho. We will get Bill VS Jericho, Keith will screw Bill, but then something will happen where Bill gets his rematch and wins over Jericho in the end. Really good “letter” from FTR to keep up their passive aggressive nature, and you can bet they’ll just do all the same things again next week when they’re back. Great to see LFI back in full force, but let’s just hope they actually get going this time around. There could even be some interesting intertwining of stories if LFI challenge for the trios titles at Double or Nothing, putting Joe in a double header situation since he’ll face Moxley for the world title.
Good promo from Top Flight with Cru to hype up next week’s Collision. But does every post-basketball Collision need a nickname? And as nicknames go, “Playoff Palooza” sounds more like a promotional deal run at a supermarket or car dealership. Really good stuff from the Don Callis Family tonight. Great match from Knight VS Archer and a great win for Knight. Knight and Speedball have a good promo with Ricochet, and a match of Knight VS Ricochet would be awesome, I hope we see it before Knight’s off for Best of the Super Juniors.
Great tag match of Alexander & Takeshita VS Ishii & Rocky, and I should’ve realized watching ROH Prelude to Spring Breakthru was teasing something for tonight. Rocky was salty over that loss there, and then he got even saltier during this match. Great to see Trent back, and now Roppongi Vice is Don Callis Family! They can be the tag team of the faction while Konosuke, Kyle Fletcher and now Josh Alexander all go for singles titles. Awesome ROH World Television Championship match from Komander and Nick Wayne, and again to my surprise, the Prelude foreshadowed stuff. Nick brought momentum into this match, he won this title, and unless he loses it back to Komander at like Supercard of Honor, he probably will bring the title to NJPW BOSJ.
Another great handicap match win for Megan Bayne, but she’ll still be spinning her wheels until after Double or Nothing with all this other stuff going on. Great promo from Mone, Harley & Mini Mone before their main event tag match, and same for Kris having a good promo with Jamie Hayter. That was of course a great match, and Kris winning using Jamie’s finisher was wild. I feel like with Toni Storm paying more attention to Kris, that’s a sign Kris is beating Jamie to face Mone at Double or Nothing. It’s still anyone’s guess who wins the Cup, because Toni VS Kris and Toni VS Mone are both great matches.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Happy Sixth Anniversary!
Bandwagon Nerds #282: Daddy Ganon & A Glass of Wine
A double dose of Daredevil, major Zelda news, a massive Avengers: Doomsday reveal, and Villain Madness Round of 32 matchups...
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Spring Breakthru Night 2!
Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (4/17/25)
Prelude to Spring Breakthru!
The Outsider’s Edge presents the WrestleMania 41 Preview Episode
The Outsider's Edge is BACK for Ca$h-A-Mania with a WrestleMania 41 preview!
Mitchell’s WWE Evolve Results & Report! (4/16/25)
The first Fatal 4!
The Ricky and Clive Wrestling Show – NXT Stand and Deliver
Rey Ca$h brings back his friends Ricky and Clive for an NXT Stand and Deliver preview!
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (4/16/25)
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Attitude Of Aggression #306- The Chairshot Hall of Fame
Cash-A-Mania runs wild! Join us as we break down this year's Hall of Fame class. Then the Chairshot staff make...
DeMarco: Top 5 Non-Title WrestleMania Matches In WWE History
Not all WrestleMania classics had titles on the line. Dive into the top 5 non-title matches that stole the show...
Greg DeMarco Show: WWE WrestleMania 41 Preview & Predictions with Patrick & Dave!
Dave fills in for Greg to join Patrick for your WWE WrestleMania 41 preview and predictions show...Who Should Win? Who...
