Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (7/10/23)
Seth and Dom run it back!
Willy tonight be Seth Rollins’ Judgment Day?
Dominik Mysterio gets another shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, but will he have better luck than he did last week?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Matt Riddle & Drew McIntyre VS Imperium w/ GUNTHER; Riddle & McIntyre win.
- Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio w/ Rhea Ripley; No Contest.
- Becky Lynch VS Zoey Stark w/ Trish Stratus; Stark wins.
- Shayna Baszler VS Emma; Shayna wins.
- No Disqualifications: Tommaso Ciampa VS The Miz; The Miz wins.
- Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS Kayden Carter & Katana Chance; Sonya & Chelsea win.
- Six Man Tag: Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn VS The Judgment Day; The Judgment Day wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Finn Balor is here!
The Prince is in Buffalo, New York but is going to the ring without The Judgment Day. Though the last time they were all out here together, Finn cost Damian Priest a Money in the Bank contract cash-in. But right now, Finn gets a mic and says, “The way things went down at MITB just… Still just doesn’t sit right with me. As far as I’m concerned, the issues between me and Seth have not been put to rest. Because of Damian Priest!” Finn calls out Senor MITB, but here comes Mami & Dommy! Rhea asks Finn what is even going on. She knows Finn has unfinished business he wants to discuss, but they aren’t going to do that out here.
Whatever Finn has to say to Damian, they can all say it backstage. Finn tells Rhea & Dom that his issue is not with them but with Damian and they both know it. Damian cost Finn the World Heavyweight Championship when he tried to hijack Finn’s moment! Rhea stops Finn from talking, they argue off mic, and Rhea wants Finn to calm down. Finn says he IS calm! Fans rally behind “MAMI! MAMI!” but Finn isn’t hearing her out. Finn drops his mic and takes his leave. Dom joins Rhea in the ring now, and Rhea says what we all just saw is Judgment Day business. Just know that Judgment Day STILL runs Monday Night Raw!
And if you don’t believe her, she dares anyone to come out and question that! She is still the most dominant woman in the WWE! And tonight, her Latino Heat finishes his business when he puts down Seth Freakin’ Rollins. Isn’t that right, Dom-Dom? Dom says that’s right, and the fans erupt in boos! Dom keeps trying, but here comes Rollins! Dom shouts “NO NO NO NO NO! Cut the music! Cut the music!” Dom will NOT be disrespected like this! Especially considering Rollins has a plate of food in hand… Rollins tells Dom to shut his mouth, no one is here tonight to hear him run his mouth! Fans cheer that.
Fans sing for Rollins as Rollins says they’re all here to party, to have some Buffalo wings, and to watch The Judgment Day implode right in front of our very eyes! Dom says the only thing that implodes is Rollins’ head when Dom beats him! Fans boo more and Dom tells them to shut up. Rollins says, “You think you’re gonna beat me?” Dom says yes he is! Rollins laughs and laughs and laughs. “Ohhh I got some bad news for you two. See, Mami, tonight, I’m gonna be the only one whippin’ little Dom-Dom’s ass. HAHAHAHAHA!” Rollins drops the mic and goes back to his wings, but will Dom be the one that gets spicy tonight?
Damian Priest regroups with Rhea & Dom.
That out there went exactly how Damian figured. Rhea says it didn’t go the way she planned it, but she wants both Finn and Priest to grow up, act like men, and squash this beef. Damian tells Rhea that this man already spoke to Finn and Finn chose not to listen. But for Rhea’s sake, Damian will try again. But this will be the last time. Rhea accepts that, but will the Judgment Day still fall apart at the seams?
Matt Riddle & Drew McIntyre VS Imperium w/ GUNTHER!
The Original Bro tried taking on Der Ring General and his soldiers alone, it wasn’t working, and so the Scottish Warrior made his return to make the save! And now, united as warrior bros, they look to tear down Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci and clear a path to the Intercontinental Champion! Will this be a winning com-bro-nation? Or will the mat be kept sacred?
Raw returns and Imperium makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Riddle starts with Ludwig. They circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Riddle gets around to waistlock and SLAM! Then Riddle keeps on an arm, but Ludwig powers him to a corner. The ref counts, Ludwig throws a body shot then hits a headlock takeover. Gunther approves but fans boo. Riddle fights up, powers up, but Ludwig holds on tight! Ludwig says “Nein!” and grinds the hold. Riddle powers up, powers out, but Ludwig reels him in, only for Riddle to again go for the arm! Ludwig RAMS Riddle into a corner, pulls hair, and the ref counts.
Ludwig lets off slowly, to then UPPERCUT Riddle! Fans boo and McIntyre glares, but Riddle gut wrenches Ludwig for a suplex! Roll through, another gut wrench suplex! Ludwig staggers up, Riddle wrenches his arm, and reaches out. Fans fire up and McIntyre tags in! Ludwig scrambles away to tag in Vinci. Gunther coaches his team and Ludwig distracts so that Vinci can rush in! Vinci throws hands, headlocks, but McIntyre powers out. Vinci blocks a hip toss but then McIntyre blocks a hip toss! And he CLOBBERS Vinci! McIntyre stands Vinci up to CHOP him back down! Tag back to Riddle, and McIntyre gives Riddle a boost, ASSISTED FLOATING BRO!
Fans fire up and Riddle covers, TWO! Riddle keeps on Vinci with a facelock but Vinci wrenches out to SAIDO! Vinci turns things around on Riddle and Gunther keeps coaching him. Vinci CHOKES Riddle on the ropes, lets off as the ref counts, and fans boo. Vinci drags riddle up, tags Ludwig in, and Ludwig taunts McIntyre. The ref has to keep McIntyre back, but Riddle catches Ludwig to a HANGING TRIANGLE! Vinci isn’t sure what to do, Riddle lets go before the ref sees, but then Vinci DRIVE-BY DROPKICKS! Ludwig adds a dropkick of his own! Fans boo but Imperium is feeling good as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Vinci short arm LARIATS Riddle down! Buffalo rallies for Riddle but Vinci just hits another short arm LARIAT! Vinci soaks up the heat, drags Riddle up again, but Riddle gets around to a crucifix takedown! TWO, and Vinci BOOTS Riddle down! Tag to Ludwig and he pushes Riddle to a cover, TWO! Ludwig clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Riddle to the mat. Fans rally as Riddle endures and Riddle fights up with body shots. But Ludwig fires a forearm! Riddle gives it back, and the two go back and forth! Fans rally up but Ludwig UPPERCUTS! Riddle CHOPS! Ludwig CHOPS!
Riddle fires off a flurry of palm strikes, and a ROUNDHOUSE! Riddle runs, into an UPPERCUT! COMPLETE SHOT! Ludwig looms over Riddle, then sucker kicks McIntyre! Only for Riddle to catch Ludwig for a spin and PELE! Fans fire up as McIntyre storms up the steps! Riddle and Ludwig crawl, Ludwig brings Riddle around to bump off buckles. Tag to Vinci, ROCKET LAUNCH into the suplex and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Riddle is still in this and Gunther is annoyed. Vinci drags Riddle up, reels him in, and tags in Ludwig. Ludwig goes up, Vinci lifts Riddle, but Riddle back drops him away! Ludwig leaps, into a FINAL FLASH!
Fans are fired up as Vinci hurries back in! Vinci has a leg, and he flips Riddle, but Riddle lands on his feet! Hot tag to McIntyre! Fans are thunderous as McIntyre rallies on Imperium! Whip and OVERHEAD SUPLEX for Vinci! Then a clinch in the corner for another OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Ludwig gets up, and gets a NECKBREAKER! NECKBREAKER for Vinci! McIntyre kips up and fans fire up as he warns Gunther. McIntyre reels Vinci in, gets him up, POWERBOMB!! A direct message to Der Ring General! But then McIntyre starts the countdown! But Ludwig gets after him! McIntyre TOSSES Ludwig!
The ref is distracted with Ludwig, Gunther drags McIntyre out of the ring! But Riddle runs in, FINAL FLASH! McIntyre gets back in, he dodges Vinci, CLAYMORE! Riddle catches Ludwig into the ANKLE LOCK!! McIntyre covers, McIntyre & Riddle win!
Winners: Matt Riddle & Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
The warrior bros come out victorious! Gunther is not happy with Vinci, will he have to clean up this mess himself?
The Judgment Day all meet backstage.
And Finn is already ranting on and on about Senor MITB messing up that title match. Right, Dom?! Dom is panicked as Damian glares at him, and Rhea tells them to stop it! They’re acting like children! If these two can’t talk this out properly, then nothing happens. One at a time. Damian first. Fine. At MITB, it was never Damian’s intentions to cost Finn. He wanted Finn to win and would never have cashed in on him. T his is not Damian’s fault. Now, we can all go back to the way things were, them handling everyone and running this place. Or… Finn says okay, clean slate and fresh start. He still has his issues with Rollins, so he gets Rollins first.
Damian has no problems with that. Finn can have at him. So are they cool? Yeah, they’re cool. Good. Priest knows Finn can beat Seth and be champion. But either way, that title is covered. Priest heads out, and Finn starts to wonder what that last part means. Is Judgement Day still (not) fine?
Backstage interview with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn.
Jackie Redmond is with the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions and says they have successfully defended these titles on numerous occasions since winning at WrestleMania, so we want to know: What’s next? Sami says he doesn’t really know. More of the same, really. They’ll take on whoever steps up. They just beat Pretty Deadly in London, and have dealt with Imperium for months yet have come out on top. Whoever wants to step up, they’re ready for it. It could be Street Profits, LWO, Viking Raiders, Alpha Academy, whoever. But then in walk Dom & Rhea. Kevin says no one is following the unwritten rules!
Sami wants Kevin to calm down but he says no one said their names, this isn’t how this works! But Rhea says that’s the problem in itself: they didn’t say the Judgment Day’s name. Oh, she’s upset by that? Justified, really. Rhea says the Judgment Day could take those titles whenever they want. And Dom says maybe they will. Oh, is that so? Yes, they’ll have all the titles! It doesn’t matter. And that starts tonight when Dom-Dom smashes Rollins’ head in over and over and over again. Because Dom was working on his cardio in prison, and never gets tired. Rhea & Dom leave, Sami asks what she meant by that. Kevin figures Dom was just running around the yard a lot.
Why? What’d Sami think she meant? Uh, n-nothing. Really? What’d he think? He’d rather not say. Aw c’mon, he can tell Kevin. Sami whispers it to Kevin and Kevin thinks about that. Will Dom’s “cardio” come in handy in his rematch with The Visionary?
Indus Sher speaks.
Jinder Mahal says, “They say victory at all costs, in spite of all terror. They believe with victory comes survival. But victory… is an illusion of fools.” Sanga and Veer say in Punjabi, and Jinder translates to English that if you believe you can survive, your hope breaks despair. And the war cry will be the noises their enemies make beneath their feet. That is Indus Sher.
Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio w/ Rhea Ripley!
Raw returns as The Visionary, The Revolutionary, Seth Freakin’ Rollins, makes his entrance. Buffalo sings “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” for him as he goes to the ring and Dom tunes it out. Rollins goes up the steel steps, Rhea distracts him, and Dom BLINDSIDES Rollins! Fans boo as Dom fires off but then Rollins hits back! Rollins chases after Dom around the way, and over barriers into the crowd! Rollins fires off, they keep going around the back and back to ringside, and FINN & DAMIAN attack! This was all just a trap for Rollins! They dump Rollins over and fans boo more! Damian fires off on Rollins more while fans chant “DOM, YOU SUCK!”
Damian SMACKS Rollins off the desk, ROCKS him with a right, but here come Kevin & Sami! Fans fire up as the tag champs fire off on Finn & Dom! Priest leaves Rollins behind to help against KO & Sami! But Rollins returns with a chair! Rollins runs Priest & Finn off, then SMACKS Dom outta the ring! Buffalo is thunderous as the champions dare Judgment Day to do something! Fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” and the tag champs thank the world champ. Will these three watch each other’s backs given the Judgment Day wants all their belts?
Ricochet heads to the ring!
Buffalo fires up for the One and Only as he is here for the promised face-to-face with Logan Paul. Ricochet gets the mic to ask, “Buffalo, New York, what’s good?” He knows we know why he’s here, but before getting to it, he wants to say something from the heart. If they don’t mind, that is. Ricochet just wants to say that if you know him, that from the moment he stepped out from the curtain, every risk he takes is for each and every one of us so that we can see we saw Ricochet and that he was the highlight of our night. But tonight, he is here for one individual, and that is Logan Paul. Fans boo and Ricochet says he feels the same way.
But Logan, Ricochet saw the Instagram video, he saw Logan get out of his nice car and is hearing all this. So to give credit where credit is due, Logan’s already done a lot in his short amount of time here. And for some reason, these two have crossed paths on a few occasions. One of those was Logan jumping Ricochet after MITB all because Logan didn’t get his way. But that happens in the WWE, Ricochet is cool with that. What Ricochet isn’t cool with is Logan going on his podcast, using his platform to tell his fans that Ricochet was unprofessional when Logan admitted he didn’t know what he was doing in the first place!
Fans cheer and Ricochet continues to tell Logan that they do it big in the WWE. If Logan has something to say, he can say it face to face. Ricochet waits, and Logan makes his entrance. Fans boo as the ImPAULsive Maverick has a laugh. “Oh, Ricochet. Talkin’ ’bout coming out here face to face, man to man, yet you looking like a little boy.” He’ll make this quick since he doesn’t wanna be in crap Buffalo any longer than he has to be. Ricochet is a human highlight reel, he is incredible. One of the most spectacular superstars Logan’s ever seen. And when they both get int he ring, it is fireworks.
But Logan stands by what he said. At MITB, all of Ricochet and the cronies cared more about Logan losing than Ricochet winning. Ricochet blew it for both of them. And that makes Ricochet a “reckless amateur.” So if we talking unprofessional, Logan can talk about being unprofessional. Ricochet says of course he was reckless. He is a man of the people. And he can promise Logan that NONE of the fans here wanted Logan near that MITB briefcase! None? Logan poses with his “I <3 Prime” section. But Ricochet says the word “unprofessional” is funny coming from Logan. Ricochet wouldn’t be here after 20 years of people looking him in his face and telling him he wouldn’t amount to anything if he was unprofessional.
Fans cheer that, and then chant “LOGAN SUCKS!” Logan says it’s funny that this is Ricochet’s promo but it’s still about him. Ricochet tells Logan that he was going to be professional here and simply challenge Logan to a match. But now that he’s out here and he’s looking at that stupid face, all Ricochet wants to do is hurt Logan. And he will. But before that, some advice to the rookie… “Don’t you ever run your damn mouth about Ricochet again.” Fans fire up and Logan asks, “Or what?” Logan certainly won’t stand here and be intimidated by a dude in an Extra Medium button-up while he’s 90% forehead.
But yo, Logan sees what Ricochet is doing. It’s clever, he likes and respects it. Ricochet wants a match so he can go viral. But Logan doesn’t care about going viral anymore. Logan is a WWE superstar. Fans boo but Logan says he has a legendary KO punch but Ricochet is about replays. No offense, but this won’t work out. So Ricochet FLIES right out of the ring to land in front of Logan! Even Logan is impressed. But that’s what he means! That was cool, for a TikTok. But Logan’s not a TikTokker, and he’s not about attempting to make moments. He IS the moment! So bye. But then he takes a swing! Ricochet dodges, and hits a SLICED BREAD!!
Fans fire up as Ricochet tells Logan, “Let me know when you want that fight, punk.” Fans rally for Ricochet, will the King of Flight show the Maverick who is really the Top Gun here?
Becky Lynch VS Zoey Stark w/ Trish Stratus!
Big Time Becks wanted the Hall of Famer, but the Hall of Famer is not medically cleared after taking a ladder rung to the nose. So will Becky just have to settle for dealing with Trish’s new sidekick? Or will Zoey say #ThankYouTrish when Trish helps her beat The Man?
Raw returns and The Hunter makes her entrance, the legend by her side. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Stark puts Becky in a corner but Becky fights out. Stark headlocks, Becky powers out but Stark runs her over. Fans boo but Stark soaks it up. Becky gets up and resets with Stark. They circle, fans rally, and the two tie up. Becky waistlocks and SLAMS Stark, then floats over to facelock. Stark fights but Becky clamps onto an arm. Becky waistlocks but Stark wrenches out to wristlock. Becky slips under and around to wrench and headlock back. Stark powers out then reels Becky into a headlock.
Becky powers out, Stark handsprings over, and Trish is impressed, but Becky dropkicks Stark down! Fans fire up as Stark goes to a corner. Stark is mad, she runs in but Becky dodges to then arm-drag! And arm-drag again! Becky has an armlock and says this is for Trish. They fight up, Stark fights through but Becky cradles, TWO!! Stark escapes but Becky trips to a cover, ONE! Stark trips to a cover, ONE as Becky goes Matrix! Becky mule kicks, runs, but Trish trips her up! Fans boo as Trish gets away with it, but Stark stomps away on Becky! Stark lets off and stalks Becky to ropes. Stark CLUBS Becky to a corner.
Stark runs in but Becky puts it in ropes! UPPERCUT, SOBAT, and then Becky goes up the corner! GUILLO- NO, Stark avoids the leg to ROCK Becky, and springboard MISSILE DROPKICK! Becky flops out of the ring, Trish cheers Stark while fans boo, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Becky runs at Stark in the corner. Stark dodges, Becky goes up and CROSSBODIES, but Stark rolls through! Stark pops Becky up to a fireman’s carry, but Becky fights free. Becky shoves, Starks goes up but Becky trips her up! Becky KICKS away on Stark as she’s stuck up top, then Becky JUMP KICKS Stark down! Becky builds speed and WRECKS Stark with a dropkick! Becky then goes to the apron, FLYING FOREARM! Down goes Stark but Becky RAMS her into barriers! And again! And again! Fans fire up as Becky puts Stark back in. Becky drags Stark up, pump handle T-BONE SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!
Stark is still in this and Trish coaches her up but the fans rally for Becky. Becky drags Stark to a drop zone and goes up a corner. Fans fire up but Stark avoids the leg drop! Becky rolls through but Stark CLOBBERS her! SLIDING BOOT! Becky goes to a corner, Stark runs in but is put on the apron. Stark HOTSHOTS Becky, roars and slingshots to ARABIAN SENTON! Cover, TWO! Stark grows frustrated but Trish coaches her. Stark drags Becky up, scoops, but Becky flying-mares free! Becky runs in but into a fireman’s carry! Becky slips off, FINAL CUT! Cover, TWO!! Stark survives and Becky grows frustrated.
Trish and Becky stare down, then Becky goes back to Stark. Becky wants that arm but Stark rolls her up! TWO, and Becky tries again! Stark whips Becky away to SUPERKICK her down! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives Stark starching her and even Trish is frustrated. Stark tells Becky to just quit already, then rains down forearms! Fans rally up for Becky but Stark drags her up. Stark fireman’s carries but Becky fights free again. O’Conner Roll, TWO! Stark has it, with ROPES! The ref sees that and stops the count! Then Becky rolls Stark! Trish points out Becky’s doing the same! The ref stops and Becky’s mad at Trish.
Stark ROCKS Becky! Z 3- NO!! Becky blocks, dodges, then WRECKS Trish! But Stark rolls Becky up, with tights!! Stark wins!
Winner: Zoey Stark, by pinfall
Stark really can thank Trish for that one! Trish kept Becky’s attention and now Stark has a win over a Women’s Triple Crown Winner! Will Trish continue to help Stark until she’s reached the top of the division?
Rollins talks with Kevin & Sami backstage.
“Boys, imagine my surprise seeing your two beautiful faces out there tonight!” He did not expect it but he appreciates it. And y’know what else he didn’t expect? Judgement Day all on the same page! That means these three need a plan. What do they got? What do they got? What do they got? Sami says they’re in the same boat as Rollins. They’ve been dealing with Judgment Day for months, but three can beat them. Look at these! The tag titles, Rollins’ belt, they are THE three champions of Raw and will go out there to win! But they gotta be smart.
Kevin has an idea, he has a plan. Kevin’s been trying to control his temper like Sami’s been saying, he’s been trying to stay cool, calm, collected. But here’s something: Kevin just saw them jump his friend 4v1 and that he can’t take! So plan A: they go out there, punch faces, and smash heads! Then they break noses and do whatever else they can so that at the end, these three walk out of it the winners! Sami and Rollins love that plan, so they’re gonna go do that! Kevin & Sami head out first, and Rollins takes a moment to focus. Will this golden trio show Judgment Day who really runs Monday Night Raw?
The Alpha Academy is in the ring.
Chad Gable & Otis are already in their best graduation gowns, and Gable asks everyone to “SHOOOOOOOSH~! A THANK YEW~!” Otis adds an “OHHH~ YEAH~!” Gable thanks the fans for being here tonight, as we honor achievement. Not Gable’s achievements, we’d be here all night talking about that long, long list. But no, tonight is about the achievement of the first ever female graduate of the Alpha Academy. Fans cheer as Gable says this particular female showed what is possible through hard work, dedication, and commitment to a coach’s plan. And she did that when they beat the “disgusting” Viking Raiders with “the sickest freakin’ arm-drag suplex combination you’ve ever seen, baby!”
Gable says tonight, it is his esteemed honor and great pleasure to present this official Alpha Academy diploma to his new prized pupil, the Model Student, Maxxine Dupri! Fans cheer as Maxxine makes her entrance. Gable hands her the diploma and then gives her the floor. Maxxine says thank you so much, Coach Gable. When she first met him, she though the was nothing more than a hideous, disgusting little troll. But then she realized she was wrong. Gable is much more than that. He is a great mentor, a good teacher, and she dares to say, a wonderful friend. Fans chant “You Deserve It!” for Maxxine and Gable agrees.
Maxxine continues to say, “Well, thanks to your training, I was able to defeat that little witch Valhalla, and win my very first match ever, right here on Monday Night Raw.” Fans cheer that, and Maxxine gives thanks to the “beautiful hunk of beef, Otise~!” Otis is Maxxine’s twin flame, her muse, and her rock. If not for this “sexy little buck” catching her eye, none of this would be possible. OOOH~ YEAH~! And lastly, to the fans: thank you so much for accepting her. Thank you for helping her becoming a star. And this trio is just getting started. This star is going to sparkle. A THANK YEW~!
Gable says that was great, but there’s a little tradition. So uh, to make this official… Otis takes off the robe, and struggles with the letterman’s jacket. But Gable lets Maxxine take center stage. Take off the cap. Okay, done. Take off the gown… Oh… AND PUT ON THE LAST JACKET SHE’LL EVER NEED! Maxxine does just that, and the guys help her with jacket. Only for the Viking Raiders to crash the party! Erik & Ivar storm up the ramp, but where is Sarah Logan? She sneaks up from the other side!! She CLOBBERS Maxxine!! Fans boo as Sarah steals the jacket! Fans boo but this battle between them is far from over. When and where will the Alpha Academy retaliate?
Shayna Baszler VS Emma!
The Queen of Spades quite literally kicked Ronda Rousey to the curb, sick and tired of the Baddest Woman’s entitled path in professional wrestling. Will Shayna show everyone who is really the baddest on the block?
The bell rings and the two circle. Shayna fires off on Emma, has her in the corner, but lets off as the ref counts. Shayna whips corner to corner hard, then runs in. Emma BOOTS Shayna, runs in, and SHOTGUN BOOTS! Emma runs corner to corner to EMMAMITE SANDWICH! Cover, ONE!! Shayna gets up but Emma is on her with forearms! Shayna shoves Emma then CLOBBERS her! Shayna rains down fists on Emma, then looms over her. Shayna gets the arm, stands on Emma’s face, and isolates that arm to let her hair down and STOMP!! Emma writhes, fans are torn, but Shayna gets the arm again to mockingly as, “Who wants a souvenir?”
Shayna drags Emma up to the KIRAFUDA KLUTCH!!! Emma taps, Shayna wins!
Winner: Shayna Baszler, by submission
But given that message sent to Ronda, here comes Ronda! Fans boo but Shayna dares Rowdy Ronda to get in the ring. They go after it! Ronda throws knees, then a SAYANAGI! Shayna gets up but Ronda fires off! Shayna turns it around, KIRAFUDA KLUTCH!! But Ronda powers out and rains down forearms! Ronda wants an arm, Shayna fights it! Shayna scrambles, gets to the ropes, and gets free. Ronda glares at Shayna as now Shayna is on retreat. Shayna and Ronda are on a collision course, when and where will these two have it out?
Cody Rhodes is here!
Buffalo fires up for the American Nightmare, and of course sings along with his song, “WHOA~ OH!” Cody of course gets his pyro, and he high fives fans in the front row as he continues to the ring. Then he gets his second round of pyro before he gets the mic. Fans chant his name, and then Cody says, “So, Buffalo… What do you guys wanna talk about?” Cody knows that on the other side of the screen, there are millions of people. If you’re sitting here and watching, excuse him as he turns his back to see everyone here tonight. Fans cheer as Cody looks to that side of the arena and they all cheer.
Cody says he sees them, and hopefully they see him. He knows there sometimes feels like an invisible wall, that there’s this divide, but it doesn’t feel like that to him. It feels like they’re in the ring with him, and that may be a dangerous place, but he thanks them very much. “But the reason it feels like that, and it doesn’t feel performative, is because what I am telling you, and what I have been telling you since I’ve returned, is real. We’re not just talking career goals, we’re talking life goals.” The other day, Cody was in the UK and he was asked how he feels about his momentum.
That question has haunted Cody, as has his answer. Cody answered honestly and politely, and maybe a bit cagey, but he cited the fans. He said that “Every city is sold out. Every crowd, louder and louder.” The fans cheer that! “Every metric that you could judge me by, I’m doing okay.” But then the reporter insisted and this is why Cody’s answer bothered him. Cody admitted that in the ring, his momentum is “shaky.” And the reason for that is because of the mountain that stands in front of him. That man he can’t go over, can’t get under and can’t get around. You either go through it or you don’t go at all. We all know what and who Cody is referring to: Brock Lesnar.
Fans are torn hearing that name, but Cody says Lesnar is not here. Lesnar didn’t think Buffalo was worth the trip. Fans boo that, but Cody says that it surprised him to learn Lesnar will be here on Raw, next week. So here is Cody’s “discovery” about Lesnar. “Everybody has a Brock Lesnar. Everybody!” You name it: fear of heights; crippling anxiety; student debt; a terrible boss. Cody saw a woman in the Georgia Marathon, just ten feet from the finish line and she took a wrong turn! Everyone has that thing that is impeding them from the most important step in their lives. But in Cody’s case, his Lesnar IS Lesnar, a 6’3″, 285 pound billboard for natural selection!
But then there’s that quote. “Some men see the things the way they are and ask, ‘Why?’ Other men dream things they’ve never seen before and say, ‘Why not?'” Cody wants to be the latter. What Cody dreams is a rubber match with Brock Lesnar, at SummerSlam! Fans like the sound of that! Cody then takes a moment before he says, “Brock Lesnar, nothing would make me happier than next week, if you came to this ring, if you shook my hand, if you knew that this wasn’t personal, if you honored me by being my opponent at SummerSlam.”
Maybe he doesn’t shake Cody’s hand, so they’ll just play the same game. Cody will bop Lesnar in the ear, hit him with chairs and steel steps, and finish the chapter Lesnar started for no damn reason! The reason is simple, though. Why would anyone want a match with Lesnar? Why does Cody NEED this match with Lesnar? Because of what comes from this fight. Because of what emerges from the cloud of dust. That guy will be next in line, and the prince doesn’t wanna be the prince forever. Cody wants to be, and will be, next in line! The American Nightmare has issued the challenge, but what will be the Beast’s response?
No Disqualifications: Tommaso Ciampa VS The Miz!
The Psycho Killer is back, and he’s happy to see that same fire reignite inside the Hollywood A-Lister! With very little to hold these two back, will this No DQ match truly be must-see?
Raw returns and Ciampa makes his entrance. Ciampa and Miz are both ready, because Ciampa snatches a chair before getting in the ring! Miz rushes Ciampa, but Ciampa drags him out to RAM him around into barriers, just like Miz did to him last time! Ciampa throws down hands, then puts Miz in. Miz gets that chair! The bell finally rings and Ciampa TACKLES Miz! Ciampa rains down fists but Miz turns things around to do the same! Ciampa gives those fists back and Miz bails out. Ciampa goes out after Miz but Miz kicks low. Miz brings Ciampa over but Ciampa stops from being thrown into the desk!
Ciampa throws a hard body shot, then he SMACKS Miz off the desk! And again! Miz staggers, but Ciampa TOSSES him over the desk!! Fans fire up, Corey Graves & Kevin Patrick move aside so Ciampa can CHOP Miz in the armchair! And again! Ciampa ROCKS Miz, then runs to KNEE Miz down!! Fans fire up as Ciampa grins and stands up. Ciampa drags Miz up and into the ring, fans chant “WE WANT TABLES!” but Ciampa gets the chair first. Ciampa puts that down, underhooks Miz, but Miz fights free! Miz wrenches, full nelsons, but Ciampa arm-drags free! Things speed up and Miz BOOTS Ciampa down!
Miz huffs and puffs and checks his chin, then he goes after Ciampa at the ropes. Miz CHOKES Ciampa, claws at his face, then grabs the chair., But Ciampa throws body shots! Miz knees low, bumps Ciampa off buckles, and gives Ciampa IT KICKS! Miz runs corner to corner, to A-LIST LARIAT! Miz pushes Ciampa down, goes up the corner, but leaps into a CHAIRSHOT! Miz sputters and flounders out of the ring, but Ciampa storms after him! Ciampa puts the chair around Miz’s head, to RAM him into the post!! Miz falls over, and Ciampa applauds himself! Fans cheer, too, as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and fans cheer as Ciampa brings out a TABLE! But Miz WRECKS Ciampa with a dropkick first! Ciampa tumbles over the desk and past KP! Miz goes out after Ciampa, puts him back in, and then he puts the table back under the ring. Fans boo but Miz doesn’t care about them. But Ciampa KNEES Miz off the apron! And then Ciampa just takes the desk hook, to BACK SUPLEX Miz through it! And then Ciampa clears off the desk, drags Miz up onto it, and fans fire up! Miz slips under to full nelson! But Ciampa powers out and SHOVES Miz off! Miz hits barriers and fans fire up!
Fans still want a table, but Ciampa tosses chairs and trash can lids into the ring. And then yes, he gets the TABLE! Ciampa puts the table in the ring, then fetches Miz. Ciampa puts Miz in the ring, Miz flounders around but he kicks the ropes to get Ciampa low! Miz kicks Ciampa down, and he looms over Ciampa. Miz drags Ciampa up, bumps him off buckles, but fans taunt Miz’s “TINY BALLS!” Miz gives more It Kicks, grabs the trash can lid, and goes up the corner. “MASSIVE! BALLS!” Miz jumps, into a JUMP KNEE from Ciampa! Ciampa staggers up and stomps the trash can lid into Miz’s stomach!
Ciampa takes the lid, he runs side to side, FULL METAL KNEE! And then another! And then another!! Miz is drooling he is that out of it! And then Ciampa sets up the table! Buffalo is all fired up as Ciampa positions the table, and then brings Miz over. Ciampa puts Miz up top, climbs up after him, and then hauls Miz up into a fireman’s carry! Fans freak out as Ciampa hits a SUPER AIR RAID CRASH through the table!!! Cover in the wreckage, but BRONSON REED drags Ciampa out!? And CLOBBERS him!! And then ELBOW DROPS! Did Miz once again make Bronson his mercenary?
Bronson puts Ciampa in, climbs up the corner, TSUNAMI!! Bronson leaves, Miz crawls to a cover, and Miz smiles as he wins!
Winner: The Miz, by pinfall
Talk about a colossal assist from Bronson Reed. Will the Hollywood A-Lister and Auszilla be a dominant combination of brains and brawn that takes over Monday Night Raw?
Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan talk at gorilla.
But they’re interrupted by Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green. Sonya says it is rather “interesting” that the tag champs are going to be ringside for their match. Why? Why? Where’s the manager? Raquel tells them to relax. The champs just want to keep an eye on the #1 contenders, because they are more than ready to defend the titles. Good, because Sonya & Chelsea are more than ready to win them. But then in walks Rhea. Rhea tells Raquel & Liv to focus on their division and keep their eyes off Rhea’s belt. They got in her business for the second time last week. Next time is strike three. Chelsea says that’s right, just like basketball!
And then when Sonya & Chelsea take the tag titles, “we” are gonna run this division! Right, Rhea? Rhea glares at Chelsea and tells her there’s no “we.” Sonya says Chelsea didn’t mean it like that. They gotta go. The Complaint Department leaves, and Liv says Rhea is clearly not getting that Liv & Raquel are not scared of Rhea. They got into Rhea’s business because of how Rhea disrespected Natalya. So if Rhea wants to keep being a bully, they’re going to stop you. Deal with it. The music hits, Liv & Raquel head to ringside. Will Morgan & Rodriguez continue #LivingLarge? Or will their summer fun soon turn sour?
Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS Kayden Carter & Katana Chance!
Raw returns as KC Squared make their entrance for this rematch of the Tag Team Turmoil final showdown. The teams sort out and Kayden starts against Sonya. They circle, and Kayden DROPKICKS Sonya! Tag to Katana, she traps Sonya in the corner and Kayden DROPKICKS Sonya again! Katana drags Sonya over, tags in Kayden, and they hold Sonya in the ropes for Katana to DROPKICK now! Sonya staggers, Kayden whips but Sonya reverses. Sonya then dodges Kayden, Chelsea sneaks a tag and Sonya KNEES Kayden! Feed to Chelsea’s slingshot sunset flip! TWO! Kayden sits on the cover but Sonya KNEES her down! Cover, TWO!!
Kayden survives but Chelsea drags Kayden up. Chelsea CLUBS her down, then sucker punches Katana! Fans boo but Kayden ROCKS Chelsea back! Kayden runs in but into a BUCKLE SHOT! Chelsea grins and says she’ll be a champ, then she puts Kayden up top. Chelsea climbs up, fans rally for Kayden, and Kayden throws body shots! Kayden pops Chelsea up and Chelsea remembers this from last time! But so does Sonya and she drags Katana down! Katana CLOBBERS Sonya for it, and Chelsea gets away! Kayden BOOTS Chelsea, tags Katana, and then Katana goes up onto Kayden! BOOSTED SPLASH!! Cover, Sonya breaks it!
Kayden fires off on Sonya, whups her but Sonya reverses to send Kayden out. Kayden drags Sonya out but Sonya ROUNDHOUSES her down! Katana rolls Chelsea up, TWO!! Chelsea escapes and ghost pins! Sonya helps keep Chelsea’s feet up! Chelsea & Sonya win!
Winners: Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green, by pinfall
Another match, another win stolen! Sonya tells the fans to cry about it more, but will she and Chelsea be complaining when their tactics don’t work against the champs?
Riddle and McIntyre talk backstage.
Riddle says they gotta work on a tag team name, but then Byron Saxton walks over. McIntyre says hi, and Byron congratulates them on the win. How’d it feel to stick it to Imperium? Good for McIntyre & Riddle, but probably not for those guys. B-Ry, McIntyre’s been watching Raw these last few months, and when did all these groups pop up to use numbers to their advantage? McIntyre’s a bit sick of it, he’s experienced it in the past, so he and Riddle vow to eradicate it, starting with Imperium. Riddle says, “Yeah, those Imperium dudes have been running wild, sticking their fingers in people’s faces, worshiping the ring, and I’m sick and tired of it.”
Riddle says it felt so good to beat Imperium tonight, and it’ll feel even better when Riddle beats the General next week. McIntyre meant to talk with him about that. Maybe hold off on the match for a week. McIntyre won’t be here next week, away on company business, and while Riddle can handle Gunther 1v1, after they embarrassed Imperium Riddle knows, and says that he already talked to his dog, Adam Pearce. Ludwig & Vinci have been barred from ringside! Well, alright! Take Gunther’s head off! For now, let’s go check out what Buffalo has to offer! Not you, Byron. The warrior bros are gonna party it up, but will it be as fun next week when Riddle’s all alone?
Six Man Tag: Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn VS The Judgment Day!
The WWE World Heavyweight Champion joins forces with some old friends in the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions against common enemies! But will they be able to stop a united Finn, Damian & Dom? Or will this end up being the moment Judgment Day turns the tide and takes over Raw?
Raw returns as Kevin & Sami make their entrances, and then Judgment Day makes theirs. The teams sort out and Rollins starts against Dom, as was meant to happen earlier tonight. But then Dom leads Rollins on a cat ‘n’ mouse game, and tags in Finn! But Rollins is ready and he DECKS Dom, ROCKS Finn, and stomps away on Finn in the corner. The ref counts, Rollins lets off and whips corner to corner. Finn reverses but Rollins comes back to LARIAT! Rollins brings Finn up but Finn knees low. Finn reels Rollins in, wrenches, and tags Damian. They mug Rollins, then Priest CLUBS him on the back.
Priest TOSSES Rollins to a corner, Rollins dodges the haymaker to fire off forearms and CHOPS! Rollins whips, Priest reverses, but Rollins stomps himself to catch Priest in a BUCKLE SHOT! Tag to Sami and Sami goes up to ELBOW Priest down! Tag to Kevin, double whip, drop toehold and SENTON! Fans fire up as Kevin covers, TWO! Kevin CLUBS Priest, ROCKS him, and then runs, into a cheap shot from Finn! Sami runs in to BLAST Dom, Rollins BLASTS Finn! Fans fire up as the brawl is on outside the ring! Rollins TOSSES Finn into barriers, Sami has Dom to throw more hands!
Priest storms out to CLOBBER Sami! Dom & Priest mug Sami, Finn DECKS Rollins, but Kevin is up top! SUPER CANNONBALL takes out the Judgment Day! Fans fire up as the champions stand tall and Kevin roars at Rhea, “YOUR BOYS ARE NOTHING!” Rhea is upset but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and fans chant “DOM, YOU SUCK!” Dom soaks up the heat while Priest kneels on Kevin’s ribs. The ref counts, Priest lets off to wrench Kevin’s arm. But Kevin throws body shots and haymakers! Priest knees low, ROCKS Kevin with a right, and then sucker punches Sami! Priest runs to Stage Dive back elbow Kevin, tag to Finn for a slingshot STOMP! Tag to Dom, slingshot SENTON! Fans boo as Dom tags to Finn and Finn tags Priest. Finn hits the BACKBREAKER, Priest adds the LEG DROP! Rhea loves it as Priest covers, TWO! Finn stomps Kevin, Priest stomps Kevin, and the erf counts.
Priest tags Finn and they drag Kevin up to stomp him again. Finn soaks up the heat then CHOKES Kevin on the ropes. The ref counts, Finn drags Kevin up and whips him to ropes. But Kevin turns back drop into DDT! Both men are down and fans rally up. Hot tag to Dom and he leaps, but misses Kevin! Hot tag to Rollins! Fans fire up as Rollins rallies on the Judgment Day! Mule kick, front kick, DISCUS LARIAT, all for Dom! Fans fire up with Rollins while Dom staggers around. Rollins kicks low, underhooks, but Priest runs in! Rollins TOSSES Priest out, but Dom rolls Rollins! Rollins rolls through, SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!
Fans rally, Rollins brings Dom up, but Dom rakes the eyes to escape the bomb! Tag to Priest and Priest ROUNDHOUSES Rollins! Wrench, hammerlock, PEPSI TWIST! Cover, TWO!! Rhea is furious but Priest slashes his throat. Priest waits on Rollins and Rollins rises. Fans sing for Rollins but Priest choke grips! SOUTH OF- NO, Rollins slips free, dodges Priest, and Priest stops hitting Finn! But Rollins SUPERKICKS Priest into Finn! Underhooks and PEDIGREE!! Cover, Finn breaks it! Finn fires off on Rollins, then goes back to the corner. Priest crawls over and he tags Finn in. Finn storms up but Rollins rolls through the slingblade!
Finn gets Rollins up anyway, but Rollins blocks the suplex to GOURD BUSTER! ROLLING ELBOW! Finn staggers to the corner, Rollins storms up on him, but Dom sneaks a tag! Finn turns scoop into FINAL CUT! Dom is up, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Sami breaks it!! Rhea is in shock! Tag to Finn and Finn hurries to aim, SLINGBLADE hits this time! Finn reloads, runs in, but Rollins SUPERKICKS! Both men are down and fans fire up again! Rollins crawls, reaches out, hot tag to Sami! Sami climbs up to CROSSBODY Finn down! Cover, TWO! But Sami keeps on Finn with a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! But Finn kicks the cover away! SLINGBLADE!
Finn runs in, SHOTGUN! Sami hits buckles and falls into the drop zone! Finn goes up top, fans boo, but Sami avoids the double stomps! BLUE THUNDER BOMB AGAIN!! Cover, Dom breaks it!! Fans boo but Dom kicks Sami to ropes. Dom dials it up, but runs into a STUNNER! Priest gets Kevin and TOSSES him! Sami clotheslines Priest out! Finn runs in, but into a CORNER EXPLODER! Sami goes to the far corner but Rhea trips him up! The ref reprimands, but Priest hits Sami with SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Finn is up top, for the COUP DE GRACE!!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!
Winners: The Judgment Day, by pinfall
Rhea is ecstatic that her boys won! Finn & Priest look to each other, and they smile and hug it out! The Judgment Day is also heading to NXT to handle some business, will nothing stop them from conquering the WWE?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw here, and we officially start the road to SummerSlam. Really good promo from Cody to of course set up his match with Lesnar, and I’m sure things get physical before Lesnar officially accepts the challenge. Really good match from McIntyre & Riddle VS Imperium, and good win for the Faces. Good promo, too, with McIntyre bringing up the new factions era WWE is going through. Their win over Imperium is putting pressure on Imperium, and Vinci is the one taking the heat. I don’t want Imperium to break up, one faction break-up per brand and Judgment Day’s already teasing they’ll still be the ones.
Speaking of which, great proms from Judgment Day tonight, with Rhea truly being the mom of the group. She got them on the same page, though there’s still a seed of doubt in Finn’s mind given how Priest basically said Priest himself is the back-up plan. But great swerve on the Rollins VS Dom rematch to then lead to the Six Man Tag main event. Great match, but also great win for Judgment Day to put a point on them being united. They’ll surely be united when they visit NXT tomorrow, but something’s gotta give since Finn VS Rollins is going to happen again. And again, I’m waiting on JD McDonagh showing up again, that’ll be a key moment.
Good video promo from Indus Sher. Raw may be taking a slow burn approach to them, but Veer & Sanga could emerge as legit tag title contenders to Kevin & Sami. It was clear WWE saw promise in Veer given the last time he was on Raw, and then the second time he was in NXT with Sanga, so maybe as we approach WrestleMania 40, we could see Indus Sher rise up the ranks. I still want to see factions fighting, like Indus Sher VS Imperium or even Judgment Day, but those three are all Heels, so someone would have to turn. Really good promo segment from Ricochet and Logan Paul, and I really like that Ricochet got to recreate the jumping spot he used on Velveteen Dream. A shame Logan no sold it. But he didn’t no sell the Sliced Bread, and we all know that match will be great.
Really good match out of Becky VS Stark, but of course Trish helps out, it’s a logical move. Becky and Stark can have another go, and it feels like Trish will reveal she’s 100% when Becky least expects it, and then has her match with Becky for a Premium Live Event. And of course Shayna squashes Emma to then brawl with Ronda. The dynamic between Shayna and Ronda feels very different this week compared to last week. Shayna’s promo last week keeps me convinced she’s the Face in this, but a case can be made that Ronda can be seen as Face since Shayna betrayed her first. Either way, I would hope this feud is so Ronda can put Shayna over and help Shayna towards the world title.
Speaking of, good interactions between Rhea, Raquel, Liv, Sonya and Chelsea. It added another tease towards Rhea VS Raquel for the top title, regardless of what happens with the tag titles. But after Sonya & Chelsea win against Kayden & Katana, I would think Raquel & Liv retain in next week’s match. That would then mean Raquel loses to Rhea, which is fine as the two of them would still have an awesome match.
Great No Disqualification match that was really No Holds Barred because they didn’t have count outs. Great stuff, especially the Air Raid through the table, but what a surprise that Bronson helped Miz against Ciampa. This keeps the feud going, of course, and I would love to see this extend all the way to Bronson & Miz VS a reunited DIY. Gargano has had beef with Miz before, why not revisit that again? The Way needs something to do, this would be a really good start.
My Score: 8.6/10
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Can the Last Real Champion handle The Truth?
While the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments reach their semifinals, John Cena has his first match on SmackDown in years, against Ron Killings!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Asuka VS Alexa Bliss; Asuka wins and advances to Night of Champions.
- Aleister Black VS Kit Wilson; No Contest.
- King of the Ring Semifinals: Randy Orton VS Sami Zayn; Orton wins and advances to Night of Champions.
- Charlotte Flair VS Chelsea Green w/ The Secret Her-vice; Charlotte wins.
- Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker VS LA Knight; Knight wins, by disqualification.
- John Cena VS Ron Killings; Killings wins, by disqualification.
PLAY BY PLAY
LA Knight is here!
Grand Rapids fires up as the Mega Star marches right to the ring. Knight grabs a mic while the fans chant his name, and he says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” The fans cheer, and Knight says, “Let’s just go ahead and rewind our mind a little bit. We go to back to Money in the Bank, Seth and his boys, they just happen to come down and screw this guy.” The fans boo that. Knight says usually, he lets things slide. But he just figured he couldn’t let it slide, so he made sure to screw on of Rollins’ boys in their title opportunity, King of the Ring. But then they came back, paid it back and screwed Knight outta KOTR, so he had to go and screw the other one over!
And it just has Knight thinking. Fans “YEAH!” and Knight says there is only one way this can go. He has gone back and forth between Raw and SmackDown, where it ends, nobody knows! Except Knight! He knows! He knows where this ends! The fans cheer that! And Knight says it ends with him and Rollins! And what better place than here? And what better time than now! Knight tells Rollins to come on out and talk to him! But “Ladies and gentlemen…” The fans boo as Paul Heyman walks out and gives his introductions. He serves as the Wise Man to Mr. Money in the Bank, Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins!
Heyman says you do not boo that name. And you screwed up your cue, so they’ll do this again. He serves as the Wise Man for Seth Freakin’ Rollins! The fans keep booing, Heyman wants to try again, but Knight says shut up and get to the point! Why is Heyman here?! Heyman walks to the ring and asks permission to step inside. The fans chant “O T C! O T C!” but Knight steps back. Heyman steps into the ring, and he says yes, there has been a lot of bad blood between Knight and Mr. MITB, Seth Freakin’ Rollins. However, Heyman happens to be, with all due respect to everyone here in Grand Rapids, Michigan…
The fans chant “C M PUNK!” at Heyman now and he frowns. Knight says Heyman has a lot of enemies. Heyman says he is the biggest LA Knight fan in all of WWE! Heyman’s been waiting a long time to say this: YEAH! Now, because of that, Seth Freakin’ Rollins (the fans boo again) has allowed Heyman to say to Knight, as a favor to Heyman… It is time for Knight to get the hell outta Grand Rapids, Michigan. Because if he does not, something really bad is going to happen to him before the end of the night. Have a nice evening. Heyman turns to go but the fans cheer Knight on. Knight says he couldn’t help but notice, but did you~ (poking fun at Heyman’s voice cracking) threaten Knight?
Because Knight wants to wrap his head around this. He’s heard Heyman say stuff like this before, because Heyman is a liar, a swindler, a grifter, a scammer and a schemer! Heyman leeches on to any talent that has a bit of hype, sucks ’em dry, then moves on to the next! Rollins just happens to be the latest in this. But where next? Who cares! But the bottom line is, Knight asked for Rollins but he got Heyman. And while he got Heyman, he got a Heyman out here talking all tough. So it has Knight thinking, he has a great idea.
Talking about wise man, wisdom, there was a point in time if Heyman had said something like that, a man like Knight would look at a “thing” like Heyman and punched his wisdom teeth down his throat! Knight won’t do that, yet. But here’s the deal: Heyman’s talking all tough, but if he can’t bring Rollins out here, then the only thing to do out here in Grand Rapids is Knight fighting Heyman here and now! The fans fire up for that! Knight asks if the fans want that, and they cheer! “HUH?” “YEAH!” “HUH?” “YEAH!” “YEAH!!” Knight promises he’ll turn around, take his vest off, and Heyman gets the first shot. He better make it good, or Knight will molly whop his ass right outta Grand Rapids!
The fans fire up as Knight does as promised. He turns around, his vest is off, but Heyman bails? The fans boo as the Wise Man doesn’t play along. Heyman says, “Remember when I told you to get the hell out of Grand Rapids or else something really bad is gonna happen to you before the end of the night? That wasn’t a prediction. That… was a spoiler!” Heyman throws down his mic, and here comes Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker! Rollins’ behemoths head to the ring, but Knight fires off on them first! The fans rally as Knight throws hands and feet, but then Bron TACKLES Knight! Bronson joins in and they mug Knight right out of the ring!
Bronson drags Knight up to TOSS him over barriers! Bron clears the desk, he wants Bronson to put Knight through it! But Knight has a chair! He JAMS Bron, JAMS Bronson, then SMACKS Bron and SMACKS Bronson! Knight gets in the ring, ready to hit whoever gets in! The fans cheer Knight but Heyman has Bron & Bronson stand down. Will Heyman have the henchmen try again before the end of tonight?
SmackDown returns and…
Heyman has Bron & Bronson calm down, they have this under control. It is all in their favor, and it always will be in their favor. That is the whole point behind this. Byron Saxton steps in and wants to talk to them, but Heyman has to hold Bron back like the dog he is! Heyman says no need to bite Byron. Byron apologizes, he has word from SmackDown GM, Nick Aldis, that Bronson Reed VS LA Knight is set for tonight. Heyman says okay, thank you, and goodbye. Byron leaves and Heyman smiles. He told them! Patience is not a virtue, it is strategy. Bronson smiles and nods. Will Auzsilla destroy LA here in Grand Rapids?
Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Asuka VS Alexa Bliss!
Two great returns to action through this tournament, and now they cross paths with each other. The Empress of Tomorrow overcame Ivy Nile, Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer while Lil’ Miss Bliss outsmarted Alba Fyre, Candice LeRae and Charlotte Flair. But whose comeback story overtakes the other’s here just one match away from Night of Champions?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Alexa headlocks, but Asuka powers up and out. Alexa RAMS Asuka, Asuka roars, and the fans fire up as Asuka fires hands! Alexa blocks a kick to THROW Asuka down, then basement DROPKICK! The fans cheer as Asuka and Alexa reset. Alexa kicks, Asuka blocks and slips through to waistlock. Alexa elbows free, runs, but Asuka runs past her to then RUN her over! The fans fire up and Asuka runs in again, HIP ATTACK! Alexa falls to the floor and the fans fire up while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Asuka lets Alexa stay down while she soaks up the cheers. The ring count starts, Alexa rises, but Asuka goes out after her. Alexa slips inside and DROPKICKS Asuka’s leg! Asuka falls from the apron but she has to nod respect for that savvy move. Asuka steps back in at 6 of 10, and she resets with Alexa. They circle, feel things out, and tie up. Asuka wrenches and wristlocks, but Alexa rolls and wrenches to hammerlock. Alexa waistlocks, rolls Asuka, TWO! The two stand off again and they both nod respect. They reset, the fans rally up, and the two feel things out. Asuka trips Alexa, clamps on with a headlock, and she grinds Alexa down.
Alexa endures, Asuka turns her over to go after the arm, then she stands on Alexa’s arm. Alexa endures, Asuka shifts arms, but Alexa wrenches out to wrangle Asuka. Alexa shifts to a cording hold, but Asuka fights up and fires body shots. Alexa whips Asuka to a corner, but Asuka elbows her away! And BOOTS! Asuka goes up, leaps, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Alexa stays in this but Asuka stays focused. Asuka drags Alexa around and gives her Kawada Kicks! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Asuka wrenches for a chicken wing! Alexa fights the Asuka Lock and JAWBREAKERS free! Alexa runs up to RUN Asuka over!
The fans rally as Alexa rallies, then hits a BLOCKBUSTER! The fans fire up as Alexa SLAPS, ROCKS, and KNEES Asuka down! Then SOMERSAULT SENTON! Cover, TWO! Asuka stays in this and Alexa grows frustrated. The fans rally while Alexa brings Asuka up. Asuka breaks free to URAKEN, SOBAT, FRONT KICK, and GERMAN SUPLEX! Alexa tumbles away, Asuka runs up, SLIDING KICK! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up as Asuka stands and takes aim. But Alexa ducks the buzzsaw! Cover, TWO! Alexa clinches, TWISTED- NO, Asuka rolls Alexa up! TWO! Alexa sits up, BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO!! Alexa survives but Asuka just fires up!
The fans rally as Asuka goes to the corner. Asuka climbs from the outside, and MISSILE- NO, Alexa dodges this time! Alexa kicks and DDTS! Cover, TWO! Asuka stays in this and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Alexa drags Asuka into the drop zone. Alexa goes up, up, and the fans fire up! TWISTED- NO, Asuka moves, so Alexa stops. Alexa won’t let Asuka sneak away, but then she gets caught in an ARMBAR!! Alexa flails, rolls, but ends up in an omoplata! RINGS OF SATURN!! Alexa fights around, pops her arm free for a cover, TWO!! Asuka reels Alexa in, NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Alexa stays in this! Asuka fires up, the fans are with her, and she runs up, only for Alexa to ROCK her with a right! Alexa puts Asuka in the Tree of Woe, and she DROPKICKS Asuka out of it! Alexa climbs back up, and TWISTED BLISSÂ onto knees!! Asuka still counters the moonsault, and hits the EMPRESS IMPACT!! Cover, Asuka wins!
Winner: Asuka, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)
The Empress says no one is ready for Asuka, and that has certainly been the case! But on Raw, we find out, will it be Jade Cargill or Roxanne Perez that meets Asuka in Saudi Arabia?
Jade Cargill, Mia Yim & B-Fab watch backstage.
And Fab says damn, Asuka just came back and she’s already making statements. Almost like she never left. Michin says maybe they need to make their own statements. They need to talk to Aldis about the tag titles. Fab agrees. Fab & Mia wish Jade luck before heading out. Byron walks in and asks if he can have a word. Jade says shoot. Byron says Asuka just advanced, but Jade has her match on Monday with Roxanne Perez. How does Jade feel about facing a talented competitor like Roxie? And how does she feel about the possibility of facing Asuka in the finals? Jade says “Rox” has potential. Roxie is quick and scrappy.
But she’s still trying to prove herself. And this isn’t a proving ground, this is a throne room, and Jade was built for royalty. As for Asuka, there’s a storm on the horizon. But news flash, Jade is that storm. This entire tournament wasn’t built for the future, but for a woman who can walk through fire, shatter glass ceilings, and take her crown on the way to the top. This Queen of the Ring, Jade isn’t just walking in to win. She’s here to reign. Will the Prodigy be washed away by the storm this Monday?
Alexa Bliss returns backstage.
And Chelsea Green finds her. Flanked by her Secret Her-vice, The Hot Mess asks, “Hey, little fu-fu, how’s your boo-boo?” Alexa asks back, “How’s yours?” Piper tells Chelsea not to get upset, Alexa is just jealous. Chelsea says this serves Alexa right. Chelsea should be Queen of the Ring, and she’d be building her parliament if not for Alexa! Oh, if she has that big of an issue, then try facing her in the ring. Chelsea says she will! But then Charlotte Flair walks in and says if anyone should’ve still been in this tournament, it’s her. But had Chelsea’s “replacement” tapped out sooner, maybe she would.
So here’s the deal: Charlotte will have a match made and tap Chelsea out instead. N-Not if Chelsea makes it a bank holiday! ROYAL DUTIES! NICHOLAS! Chelsea hurries away with the Secret Her-vice following, and Alexa tells Charlotte that she doesn’t need Charlotte’s help. Oh, that’s cute. Because Charlotte wasn’t helping Alexa. Charlotte leaves now, leaving Alexa to chew on that. Will The Queen chew up the Hot Mess and spit her out now that she has nothing better to do?
Aleister Black VS Kit Wilson!
The Dark Father is also directionless now that he is out of the King of the Ring tournament, but he never lets that bother him. Will he make himself the direction all roads lead when things #FadeToBlack? Or will Kit prove he can be Pretty Deadly all on his own?
Wait, who is attacking Kit? It’s R-TRUTH! But why’s Ron Killings going after Kit?! He POSTS Kit, drags him back out, and puts him in an STF!! The fans fire up and Kit taps, but it won’t matter when this isn’t a match! Killings lets Kit out of the hold and demands a mic. A mic is given, and Killings says, “Get John Cena out here now. I’m driving! On my terms! Cena, get out here!” The fans fire up and then Killings puts Kit back in the STF! Aleister is rather confused, but producers hurry out here to stop Truth. Truth lets Kit go, Jamie Noble asks Truth wait for the main event. Truth seethes, but he accepts the terms.
Killings leaves, walking right past Aleister. Will there be no denying The Truth when he finally gets his hands on the Last Real Champion?
Jamie Noble talks with Truth backstage.
Jamie says Truth has to calm down. Truth says he wants John Cena NOW! He’s driving! Yes, okay, but just wait. Truth promises that when he sees Cena, he is killing him tonight! Aleister steps in and asks Truth why he is getting involved in Aleister’s match. Truth says it wasn’t personal, it had nothing to do with Aleister. These two stare down, and then Damian Priest steps in. The Archer of Infamy has Aleister stand down. Truth is going through a lot, let Priest talk to him. Oh, of course. Aleister says, “Ron.” “Black.” Aleister leaves, Priest tells Truth that there’s no need for any of that. Priest gets Truth is frustrated, but he can’t just go beat up people for no reason.
Priest used to do that, and Truth was the guy there to make him smile. Truth made the world smile! All that anger and negativity, focus that on the match tonight. Focus that on John Cena. Go out there and handle business with Cena, then Priest and Truth can go downtown to celebrate. How’s that sound? Truth says sounds good, DP. They shake hands, and Priest heads out. Truth is still seething, but will he make sure it all explodes on Cena?
Cody Rhodes is here!
Grand Rapids sings along as The American Nightmare makes his way out, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, he high-fives fans in the front row, then looks closely at the King of the Ring’s crown. Cody goes to the ring and grabs the mic. He hears the fans cheer him on, but then Jey Uso is here! The fans fire up as Main Event Jey makes his way down through the crowd! A young fan joins in bouncing along, but so does all of Grand Rapids! Jey continues down the stands, finds another young fan, and they bounce along again. Jey then reaches ringside, high-fives the front row, and he joins Cody in the ring as we get the next wave of YEET!
Grand Rapids might want to YEET all night, but Jey hugs it out with Cody before he gets his own mic. The music dies down, the fans chant, “One More Time! One More Time!” and Cody says sure, one more is fine. Jey says okay, and yes, the fans get to YEET again! Jey says hey, Cody doesn’t even have to say nothing. They been in the trenches! “YEET!” Still in the trenches! “YEET!” From fighting The Bloodline… “YEET!” To winning tag titles… “YEET!” To finishing their stories at WrestleMania! “YEET!” They’ve both been to the mountaintop. “YEET!” But Cody, on Monday, there is only room for one of them.
The fans are intrigued, and Cody nods. Jey says there’s only one that can go. Cody VS Jey, Jey VS Cody, and Jey knows Cody will bring it. Jey has to get his, Uce. He has to, just like Cody has to get his. But that said, Uce, it ain’t personal. This all business. But that all said, too, Uce, on Monday, after they go to war, please believe that it will be four letters, one word, uh uh… YEET! Cody smiles and the fans cheer. They shake hands again, and wait! Here comes Sami Zayn! The fans cheer as the Great Liberator makes his way to the ring. Sami grabs a mic to say, “This is nice, isn’t it? I get to share the ring with two great friends.”
The fans applaud, and Sami says he is in the ring with two of the very best that this business has to offer! The fans cheer that, too! Sami says he’d be lying if he denied there was a part of him that sees the three of them in this ring, and notices how only one of them has never been world champion. Jey, Sami wants him to know, man to man, this year, Sami missed Mania. Sami had no reason to be in Las Vegas, but he got his ass on a plane to Vegas for one reason: To congratulate Jey the moment he won the World Heavyweight Championship! Sami loves Jey, and he is proud of him. And Cody, for years, everyone watched as Cody finished his story.
And when Cody did, he did the unthinkable and pinned Roman Reigns in the middle of this ring, Sami was the first one out here to congratulate Cody. Sami is so proud that Cody finished his story. So he hopes both men understand that now, it is time for Sami to finish HIS story! The fans cheer, but then here comes Randy Orton! The Viper looks at the crown, then goes to the ring. The fans sing along with Voices and Orton grabs himself a mic. “So Cody, same deal as last week but I’m gonna say it again. There is no line I will not cross, even if it means going through you, so that I can get to John Cena at SummerSlam, beat him, and get my FIFTEENTH world championship!”
The fans cheer, and Orton tells Jey, “Man, I respect the… Hell outta you, dude. Our families go way, way, way back. Nothing but love, dude. But if you’re standing across the ring from me at SummerSlam, it’s not gonna be four letters, one word. It’s gonna be three letters, one move.” The fans say it, “R K O!” And Orton says he not only speaks for himself but for everyone here in this arena when he says, and from the bottom of his heart, one day and one day soon, Sami Zayn will be world champion. But not at SummerSlam. Because tonight, Sami is on the receiving end of the three most dangerous letters in sports entertainment: R K O.
Orton drops the mic, and it is time to put those words into action. Will it be the Legend Killer or the Underdog from the Underground that heads for Saudi Arabia?
King of the Ring Semifinals: Randy Orton VS Sami Zayn!
SmackDown returns, the bell rings, and these two circle. They tie up, Sami wrenches, ELBOW BREAKERS, then wristlocks. Orton endures, fights up, and the fans duel. Orton wrenches Sami in return to then headlock. Sami endures, powers up to wrench again, and he grinds the arm. Sami wrenches and CHOPS, and Orton goes to the corner. Sami CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” but the ref counts. Orton pushes past Sami, bails out of the ring, and he is pretty red already. Sami builds speed but he fakes Orton out with the Arabian Press! The fans fire up and Orton has to admit that was good.
Orton goes up the steps and steps back into the ring. The fans rally, Orton and Sami tie up, and Orton puts Sami in the corner. Orton lets off slowly, but he pokes Sami in the eyes! The fans boo but Orton UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! But Sami pokes Orton in the eyes! The ref caught that one and reprimands Sami. Sami TOSSES Orton out, goes to the apron, but Orton YANKS Sami down! Sami hits off the apron, and Orton reels him in, DESK BACK SUPLEX! Sami writhes and Orton rolls into the ring, just to refresh the count. Fans want that “One More Time!” and Orton agrees! DESK BACK SUPLEXÂ again!
Sami writhes more and whatever monitor wasn’t busted, they’re busted now! Orton leaves Sami behind for a moment while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Orton goes out to fetch Sami, but Sami fights off a third back suplex! Orton kicks low, brings Sami over, but Sami blocks the smack off the steel steps! Orton sputters, Sami stalks him, and Sami decides to give him some payback! But Orton ROCKS Sami first! Orton SMACKS Sami off the desk, puts him in the ring, and covers, TWO! Sami stays in this but Orton looms over him. Sami rises, Orton puts him in a corner, and Orton fires body shots. Orton climbs up and rains down fists! Orton gets to eight before Sami fires back! Sami has Orton in another corner, climbs up, and Sami rains down a fast TEN!
Sami huffs ‘n’ puffs and CHOPS! Orton is stinging but Sami CHOPS him again! Sami wrenches, ELBOW BREAKERS, and whips! Orton reverses, Sami hits buckles hard, and Sami falls in a heap. Orton dusts himself off and looms over Sami again. Orton stomps Sami’s hand! Sami writhes and clutches his finger. Orton stomps Sami’s foot, ten the other foot! And then the other hand! Sami sits up, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Orton CLUBS away on Sami’s chest! Orton DECKS Sami, the fans cheer, and Orton brings Sami up. Orton whips, Sami goes up and over, and Sami LARIATS Orton down! The fans fire up again as Sami rises!
Sami goes to the corner, Orton runs up, but Sami ELBOWS him! Sami goes up, AX HANDLES, and the fans fire up more! Orton takes a swing, but Sami slips around! Orton fights the Blue Thunder, then LARIATS! And LARIATS! Orton dodges Sami to SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up while Sami goes to the apron. Orton drags Sami in through the ropes, and DRAPING DDTS! The fans fire up as Orton hears those voices! Orton watches Sami rise, but then Sami bails out! The fans are torn but Sami is smart to avoid what was coming. Orton goes out to fetch Sami, SMACKS him off the desk, and then back suplexes, only for Sami to lands out!
Sami CLUBS Orton, and hits a DESK BACK SUPLEX on Orton! Sami puts Orton in the ring, goes to a corner, and the fans fire up as Orton rises. Orton runs in, Sami dodges, and Orton POSTS himself! Sami runs corner to corner, HELLUVA- SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Sami survives and Orton seethes. “This is Awesome!” as Sami goes back to a corner. Orton runs back in and he LARIATS! Orton runs but Sami follows! But Orton dodges the Helluva Kick! Sami gets stuck on the to rope, frees himself, and hobbles into an RK- NO! BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Orton survives and the fans fire up again!
“This is Awesome!” as Sami drags Orton to the drop zone. Sami goes up the corner, Orton stands and he gets under the leap! R K- NO, Sami SLAMS Orton down! And then HELLUVA- RKO!!! Orton crawls to the cover, Orton wins!!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)
Sami fought his heart out, but the Viper still strikes! Orton is going back to back in KOTR finals, but will he win the crown this time?
Nia Jax is here!
Grand Rapids boos as The Irresistible Force goes to the ring. She grabs the mic dot say, “You know what’s crazy? Tiffany Stratton approached me to be under my wing, because she knew exactly what I could do for her. And look, she’s thriving! And what kind of thanks did I get for it? She betrayed me. She has MY title!” But wait, here comes Tiffy! Grand Rapids cheers as the WWE Women’s Champion has the mic to tell Nia, “You’re like that toxic ex I just can’t get away from. News flash: get over it! You make excuse after excuse, but when are you just gonna admit that maybe I’m just better than you?”
The fans cheer and Tiff heads to the ring. Nia says yeah, okay, if Tiff is so much better, then give Nia a rematch without kicking a chair into her face. Tiff says if Nia’s so desperate for a match, it is her lucky day! She made it official for next week: Tiff VS Nia! And Tiff will have more fun adding more scars to that “five head” of Nia’s. Because it won’t just be a regular match. It will be Last Woman Standing! Nia takes a swing but Tiff dodge! Tiff fires off, kicks low, and runs up, but into a POP-UP HEADBUTT! And then Nia drops a leg, brother! Nia holds up the belt and soaks up the heat. Nia thinks about leaving, but decides to add on! ANOTHER leg drop, brother!
The fans boo but Nia says that’s not enough! Nia tells Wade & Joe that she’s taking the title! But wait! NAOMI is here, with a ref! Is she doing it!? Is she doing it?! But Nia YANKS Naomi out! Naomi tells her back off! Nia doesn’t, Naomi shoves her, but Nia still grabs at her! Tiff DROPKICKS Naomi onto Nia! Tiff avoids a cash-in because Nia was in the way, but is she setting herself up for failure with that extreme title match?
Charlotte Flair VS Chelsea Green w/ The Secret Her-vice!
The Queen was denied her crown, but she’s not even angry at Alexa Bliss, the one who took that opportunity from her. She instead looks to humble the Hot Mess that claims she would be queen if her demands were met. Who vents their frustrations and comes away with the win?
SmackDown returns and Charlotte makes her entrance. The bell rings and the fans actually cheer on Chelsea. Alba distracts Charlotte and Chelsea sucker punches her! The ref reprimands but Chelsea SMACKS Charlotte off the mat again and again! Chelsea salutes, but Charlotte CHOPS! Chelsea KNEES low, whips, but Charlotte goes up and out at the corner. Charlotte BOOTS Chelsea away, avoids Alba and KICKS her! Chelsea runs up, Charlotte RAMS her, and then Charlotte climbs up. CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Chelsea scrambles away and Charlotte runs up, but into an ELBOW! Charlotte GAMANGIRIS!
Charlotte snapmares, Chelsea distracts the ref, and Alba grabs Charlotte by the hair! Alba HOTSHOTS Charlotte and Chelsea hits a BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Chelsea is furious but Charlotte stays in this, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Chelsea hops onto Charlotte for a SLEEPER! The fans rally, but Charlotte hits a BACKPACK SENTON! Charlotte is free, Chelsea runs back up, but Charlotte gives her a BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Chelsea falls back, Charlotte huffs ‘n’ puffs and runs up to fire hands! The fans fire up as Charlotte CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Charlotte CHOPS again, then clinches for an EXPLODER! And a kip up! The fans fire up and Charlotte salutes to poke fun at Chelsea. Charlotte runs, dodges, and handsprings to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Chelsea survives but Charlotte stays on her by going for a leg.
Alba gets on the apron, so Charlotte BOOTS her down! The fans cheer, but Charlotte turns around into a ROUGH RYDER! Cover, TWO!! Charlotte survives and Chelsea is furious! Chelsea takes off her face protector and drags Charlotte up. Chelsea has the arms, turns Charlotte, but Charlotte shoves her away! Charlotte dodges and SPEARS! Cover, TWO!! Chelsea survives but Charlotte has the leg! FIGURE- CRADLE!! TWO!! Charlotte has the leg again, FIGURE FOUR! And the bridge for the FIGURE EIGHT!! Chelsea TAPS, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
But then Piper Niven SENTONS onto Charlotte!! Alba storms in, she and Piper mug Charlotte, but here comes Alexa! She RAMS into Piper, she ROCKS Alba, then she catches Chelsea! Charlotte LARIATS Alba out while Alexa hits a TWISTED SISTER ABIGAIL! And then Charlotte BOOTS Piper down! Charlotte and Alexa look at each other, and despite what either one thinks, maybe they both need the other after all. Alexa offers the handshake, but Charlotte walks right past Alexa. Alexa lets that slide, but will Charlotte come around soon enough?
Solo Sikoa talks with JC Mateo.
Why is JC taping up? Uh, duh, he’ll take out Jacob. No, Solo is going out there alone to talk with Jacob. Solo was the only one that Jacob would listen to. Jacob needs Solo. Solo will smooth things over. JC accepts that, but Solo does say that JC should stay ready. Solo is covering his bases, but will he need the Imperial Unit to put down the Samoan Werewolf? Or will it all be alright between them all?
Solo Sikoa heads to the ring.
SmackDown returns as the former Tribal Chief makes his way out, and Grand Rapids boos. Solo grabs the mic, takes a moment, and says, “Alright, Jacob. I’m out here in the middle of the ring, all alone, with open arms, willing to talk to you face to face. I feel terrible about what happened. So if you’re back there, come on out so we can clear the air.” Jacob Fatu makes his entrance and Grand Rapids cheers! Fatu holds up the United States Championship before he steps into the ring, and he has a mic of his own. The fans cheer on “FATU! FATU!” and Solo says he didn’t come out here to fight him, okay? He’s not here for that.
Solo wants to make it clear to Fatu that he loves him, always has loved him, no matter what. One thing Solo learned from being Tribal Chief is how to love family and how to take care of them. That’s all he’s trying to do. Families fight all the time. They fight, they argue, they forgive, and then they move forward. So they should move forward together, Jacob. Move forward as one. The fans boo that, but Solo says nobody saw the potential in Jacob except Solo. Nobody wanted Jacob here in the WWE, except Solo. That is why Solo brought Fatu here and gave him the chance to change his life and put food on his family’s table.
And why did Solo do that? Because Solo loves Jacob. He does. And to be honest, Solo doesn’t have anybody else. Fatu isn’t sure about that, but Solo says all he has is Fatu. And he’s all Solo needs. So come back to the family, and even if Jacob doesn’t say those four words, Solo will. Solo will say it for him, to him, loud enough so everybody can hear it! Solo tells Jacob, “I love you, Jacob.” The fans boo, they don’t trust this. Fatu paces as he thinks on that. “So you love me, huh?” Solo nods yes. So this is what it comes down to, huh? Solo loves Fatu? The way Fatu sees things, Solo has been using Fatu! Solo has been using Fatu to gain power, to fight his battles, and to stay Tribal Chief.
Hell, Solo brought Fatu in so Fatu could bring Solo fame! Solo brought Fatu in because he thought Fatu would bring him gold! Is that all this is about? Fame? Gold? Power? SOLO, LOOK AT HIM! Solo looks up from the floor while the fans cheer Fatu on. Fatu tells Solo that ever since he won the US Championship, Solo is the one that’s been acting different. And maybe Fatu isn’t the problem. Fatu just figured it out! The problem… is this. The problem is the US Championship. Fatu sets it down between him and Solo, and he says if this is what he thinks it is, then just fight him for it! Fight Fatu for the title! The fans fire up for that!
And Solo, Fatu will only warn you one time: If you ever think about coming this way, you know what Fatu is about! You know what’s poppin’ with Fatu, blood! And you know Jacob Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it! YADADADA- SOLO TAKES A SWING! Fatu blocks the spike and he HEADBUTTS! JC Mateo rushes out here! Fatu HEADBUTTS him, too! But Solo CHOP BLOCKS the legs! The fans boo but JC & Solo mug Fatu! But then here comes JIMMY USO! The fans fire up as #BigJim slides in, dodges Solo, and SUPERKICKS JC! And then he SUPERKICKS Solo! But JC LARIATS Jimmy down! JC HAMMERS Jimmy and Solo has him put Jimmy in the corner.
The fans boo but Solo tells Jimmy that he should’ve chosen Solo’s side, not Jacob’s! But speaking of, Fatu is up! The fans fire up as Fatu BODY CHECKS JC! Then he SUPERKICKS Solo! Solo is in a corner, Fatu fires off on him, HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! SUPERKICK for JC! HIP ATTACK for Solo! The fans are fired up for the Samoan Werewolf, and he locks eyes with Jimmy. Jimmy came to Fatu’s rescue, Fatu just saved him, so Fatu goes up, up, only for Solo to bail out! No Best Moonsaults here in Grand Rapids, but will Fatu cut Solo down soon enough?
Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker VS LA Knight!
The Wise Man warned, or rather threatened, the Mega Star that he should just cut and run, but that’s not how he does things. Knight is ready to fight, but will he survive a battle with Auszilla? Or is a Tsunami about wipe out LA?
Wait, Knight doesn’t enter from the stage! He enters from the crowd! And he POSTS Bron! The fans fire up as Knight evens things out! He TOSSES Bronson out, throws his vest at him, and Bronson snarls. Bronson has Bron stand down, and says, “Tonight, I kill him.” Bronson steps into the ring, the bell sounds, and Knight fires off! The fans fire up as Knight fires hands, but Bronson puts him in the corner. Knight ELBOWS back, Knight fires more hands, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips but Bronson blocks! Bronson whips Knight to a corner, runs up, but Knight dodges! Bronson POSTS himself, and Knight stomps a mudhole in!
The fans rally, the ref counts, and Knight goes corner to corner, but into a fireman’s carry! Knight slips down to sunset flip, but Bronson stays up! Bronson jumps but Knight avoids the hip drop! Then Knight basement BOOTS! The fans fire up and Knight storms up on Bronson. Bronson TOSSES Knight to the apron, but Knight slingshots back in! Bronson catches Knight to a fireman’s carry! Knight flails free and he RAMS Bronson into a corner! But Bronson holds ropes to deny the Jump Neckbreaker! Bronson runs but Knight avoids the senton! The fans fire up as Knight goes up, up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! That’s a Steiner move!
The fans fire up and spell it out, “L! A! KNIGHT!” but Bronson bails out! Knight runs to WRECK Bronson with a dropkick! Knight goes back up, springboards, CROSSBODY to the ramp! The fans fire up with Knight and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Bronson has Knight up top. The fans rally as Knight fights back with body shots! Knight ROCKS Bronson, ROCKS him again, and ROCKS him again! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Bronson finally falls and Knight adjusts position. “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” BOX JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Bronson survives and Knight is rather stunned while Heyman is relieved. Knight aims, kicks, but Bronson denies the BFT! HEADBUTT, then a fireman’s carry! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Knight survives the “Jagged Edge” DVD but Bronson brings him right up. Bronson reels Knight in and says thumbs down.
Bronson lifts Knight up, but Knight flips the bomb into a DDT! The fans fire up but Bron barks at the apron! Knight DECKS the dog, tells Heyman to get the same, but Bronson runs up! Knight DUMPS Bronson out, builds speed, but BRON SPEARS!!
Winner: LA Knight, by disqualification
The fans boo but Bron handed Knight the win with that one. Bronson stands Knight up so Bron can build speed and SUPER SPEAR!! Grand Rapids is torn but plenty of fans bark. And now Bronson goes up!? TSUNAMI!! Bronson goes up again, the refs hurry out here, but TSUNAMI AGAIN!! The fans want another, so Bron scares the refs off to let Bronson go back up! THIRD TSUNAMI!!! Have Rollins’ rooks just broken Knight into pieces? Is this a message to everyone that no one can stop the vision?
Jacob Fatu speaks.
“Yeah, c’mon on widdit! I just spoke to the man, and you know the man makes everything possible here on SmackDown! So next week, next week on Saturday, me ‘n’ you, Solo! Night of Champions, mano a mano, I’m about to dog walk yo’ ass for the US Championship! Solo, you better get in where you fit in. Cuz if you don’t, then baby, it’s ’bout to be all gas, no breaks with it. Yadadadada mean?” The Samoan Werewolf will get to sink his teeth into Solo, but will he stay golden through it all?
John Cena VS Ron Killings!
The Undisputed WWE Champion was the exact opposite of grateful for R-Truth saving him from Randy Orton at Backlash, and he doubled down when Ron tried to show him the truth at Saturday Night’s Main Event. So, if Cena doesn’t want the Truth, he’ll get someone who knows about ruthless aggression! Will Ron Killings bring an early end to the retirement tour? Or will Cena continue to ruin wrestling for everyone else?
SmackDown returns as Cena makes his entrance. The fans sing “JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” despite him wearing the Detroit Pistons colors. Cena makes Mark Nash give the “proper” introduction: “He is the Greatest of All Time, the Never Seen Seventeen, gracing Grand Rapids with his presence one final time… He is the Last Real Champion, JOHN CENA~!” The fans boo, the bell rings, and Truth stares at Cena while Cena smirks hearing the “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Truth TACKLES Cena! He fires off hands but Cena bails out! So Truth goes out to DECK Cena! “What’s up!?” “WHAT’S UP!” Truth has Cena at the desk and SMACKS him off it!
Truth ROCKS Cena again, and shakes his hand out from hitting so hard. Truth SMACKS Cena off the apron, storms in after him, and whips him to a corner. Cena hits buckles hard and falls to the mat! The fans continue to duel while Truth keeps his eyes on Cena. Truth storms up on Cena while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Truth stands Cena up, whips corner to corner again, and Cena hits buckles hard! Cena sputters, Truth looms over him, and Truth ROCKS Cena! Cena ROCKS Truth! They go back and forth with haymakers, and then Truth dodges to SHOULDER TACKLE! Truth still uses Cena’s own moves against him, and that includes the SPIN-OUT BOMB! Truth raises his hand and Grand Rapids joins in! “You Can’t See Me!” But then Cena bails out so Truth can’t hit him! Truth is annoyed, the fans give thumbs down, but here comes Truth. Cena ELBOWS him down! Cena drags Truth up, POSTS him, and he brings Truth back into the ring.
Cena HEADBUTTS Truth, CHOKES him on the ropes, but stops as the ref counts. Cena stomps away on Truth, then runs to KICK Truth in the back! Cena talks trash, then he runs to SHOULDER TACKLE! Cena takes his time, knowing it is what the fans want. Truth rises up, Cena runs to SHOULDER TACKLE again! Cena watches Truth rise again, gets around him, SPIN-OUT BOMB! And Cena raises his hand, reveling in the cheers and jeers. “You Can’t See Me!” SmackDown returns to single picture for the FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! Then Cena fireman’s carries, but Truth slips free! THESZ PRESS! And fast hands!
The fans fire up and Truth has Cena in a corner. Truth runs to STINGER SPLASH! Cena tumbles out and grabs the belt! Cena doesn’t care about this match anymore, he doesn’t need to take this! Truth says hold up! Truth runs Cena down and fires hands on the ramp! The fans fire up but Cena CLOBBERS Truth with the belt!!
Winner: Ron Killings, by disqualification
Cena wants to get another shot, but wait! PUNK IS HERE! Cena runs away into the ring, and he catches Punk as Punk slides in! The fans boo Cena but he huffs ‘n’ puffs. Cena drags Punk up, but Punk fires hands in return! Punk DECKS Cena, grabs the belt, and he holds it up! The fans cheer, and Punk aims, but Cena LOW BLOWS! Cena has a sinister smile as he grabs the belt. BELT SHOT for Punk!! The fans boo even more, but Cena decides to up the ante! Cena brings out a table! The fans cheer, everyone loves tables! Cena puts the table in the ring, then watches Punk sputter around. Cena sets the table up while the fans rally behind Punk.
Punk stands but Cena has the belt again! BELT SHOT!! Cena drags Punk up, fireman’s carries, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTÂ through the table!! Cena made Punk snap into a Slim Jim, and then he grabs a mic. Cena laughs at Punk, and then sits up on the corner. “Punk… As you lay there in your most uncomfortable…” Cena pretends the mic cut out, taps it, and then says, “Somebody’s afraid of what I’m gonna say.” Cena grins and the fans boo as Cena flips the iconic “Pipebomb” moment on it’s head. “As you lay there in your most uncomfortable, I hope you can listen. I hope you can digest.
“Because before I leave here in six months with that WWE Championship, I gotta get a whole lotta stuff off my chest. First thing’s first, I don’t hate you. I don’t even dislike you. I like you. I like you more than anyone you ever shared a locker room with, that’s for sure. I hate this idea of you. This idea that you’re the Best int he World. You’re not. I’M the Greatest of All Time.” Grand Rapids is a bit torn on that statement, but Cena says Punk is better than Cena at one thing: You’re the best BS artist in the world. Oh no, kiddos~! John Cena just dropped a curse word! That means the show is off the rails! Hey, Stu, shoot this. Hi~! “I’m breaking the forth wall! HAHA!”
Cena then says the truth is, Punk… Cena is jealous of you. Cena is jealous that Punk has conned the fans into believing the myth that Punk is the Best in the World. Oh how they chant for Punk! Which they literally do right now. Hell, the fans even sing for Punk now. But they don’t believe a damn word you say. Because Punk changes his values as much as Cena changes his shirts! Punk is just a loud mouthed opportunist who steps on the necks of those who actually work hard if it gets him ahead. Oh, hey, look, another cameraman! “Hi, Claudio Castagnoli! Hey, Nic Nemeth! Hey, Matt Cardona! How’re you guys doing?”
The fans can’t believe Cena is going this far but Cena is loving it! “He’s heating up! He’s on fire! And there’s nobody back there that’s gonna cut my mic to save your ass, cuz I’m your only friend! Remember who gave you the stage for your pipebomb, pal! And what’ve you done with it since then, huh? You just regurgitated the same five microphone moves of doom. You’re promo potato salad, pal. Hey, you’re no longer the Voice of the Voiceless, you’re a friggin’ millionaire despite yourself. You’re not a punk, you’re a capitalist! And you’re not against TKO, dude, you are Mr. TKO. Cuz they knocked your balls technically off your body.
“Your tweets are strong, but your actions are weak. And in Saudi Arabia, you’re gonna face some loud, loud music when I finally prove to the world that each and every day, day in, day out, no days off for 25 YEARS, I have been the Greatest of All Time!” The fans cheer that a bit more now, to Cena’s surprise. “See, they know. And they know that you were the Best in the World… for seven minutes, 14 years ago. And if after Night of Champions, you’re still delusional enough to believe that you’re the Best in the World, well… I guess it’s a small world after all. You’re welcome, Grand Rapids.” The fans cheer, and Cena lets the world hear it.
Cena tells Punk to bring his A Game to Night of Champions. If Grand Rapids is any indication, the mood is starting to change. Refs finally appear to check on Punk, Cena says no, that’s fine. Punk needs to rest up for his big title match. Get a good shot of this: Best in the World VS Greatest of All Time, for THE most coveted prize in sports entertainment, THE WWE Undisputed Championship! And Cena knows the fans will sing and chant, but he also knows even the idiots are smart enough to see the truth: The Champ is Here. And USA Network, keep the extra two and half minutes. He doesn’t need a bomb to blow the “mother fudging” building.
Oh, and thanks, Punk, for letting Cena rip off your best promo just to make you look even more foolish. Cena finally drops the mic and he raises the belt up again. If the proverbial tables have turned this drastically, is there no saving WWE from losing its north star championship?
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 6.19.25
Are we going to start trending upwards with Slammiversary to build toward?
Last week’s episode was lacking in ring work but had decent story moments and segments. Starting the build to Slammiversary we can either launch nicely or things can always get worse. Jason Hotch and KC Navarro are the real shining stars of the last few months, so lets hope once they get over this Leon Slater idiot ship, they can push X Division wrestlers with actual talent for pro wrestling and not just flippy charisma vacuums.
Oh and let’s not forget, it is the episode they celebrate the 23rd anniversary of TNA! TWENTY – THREE!! Somewhere PCO hates this.
.@Kelly_WP is back in TNA Wrestling and has a message for TNA Knockouts World Champion @mashaslamovich!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/cF0F1ZKKuL pic.twitter.com/tnm4TIuPUz
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 20, 2025
Ratings:
- Sami Callihan vs Eric Young w/Losers: EY wins via Piledriver – ** 3/4
- Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich vs The Elegance Clique w/M & Personal Concierge: Elegantos win via Rarefied Air – ***
- Eddie Edwards & JDC w/Alisha & Brian Myers vs Matt Cardona & Home Town Man: HTM wins via Cradle – *
- Champion’s Challenge: The Rascalz, Joe Hendry, Leon Slater & Elijah vs The Kaiba Boys, Moose, Steve Maclin & Trick Williams: Elijah wins via Highwayman’s Farewell – ***
Results:
Sami Callihan vs Eric Young w/Losers
Sami knocks them all off the apron before the bell rings, he levels the loser children, finds a chair, attacks EY but EY counters and this is the excuse to use weapons since the bell didn’t ring yet. EY tries to break Sami’s hand on the steps with the chair, but Sami moves, throws EY back in the ring, bell rings and EY hits a Belly to Belly suplex for two. They slug it out, Sami goes for Headbutts, then Sami wants to run the ropes but a loser trips him, distracts long enough for EY to knock him out of the ring and loser children swarm as loser children do. EY does the classic, throw back out for losers to attack while EY grabs and distracts the ref. Sami is selling a few lame attacks from the losers like he got shot. It’s an excessive sell, so it’s honestly a dumb transitional moment.
EY levels Sami, Lariat into Scoop Slam, looks for the Macho Elbow but Sami hits the ropes to crotch EY. Sami Superplex time, but EY bites the face to make Sami drop, EY jumps at him but eats a straight right hand. Cactus Driver, but no, EY tries his Piledriver…they both gouge eyes at the same time, Sami catches an EY charge into a Flatliner as they’re both down…for…reasons? The selling in this match seems…poorly timed and kinda stupid. Hard Irish Whip, EY Flair Flips the corner, levels Sami, Macho Elbow for 2.9! EY threatens to hit the ref, but then goes to mad dog commentary. EY then wants to attack fans…he’s more unhinged than World Elite EY. Sami gives him the old Dick Twist into a Stunner but only for two! Losers try to distract, first one gets taken out, second one uses a chair, EY hits the Piledriver on Sami, EY wins.
I feel like this is gonna continue for a few weeks since it wasn’t a clean win.Â
Mustafa Ali’s group comes out, and I refuse to say the name because it’s dumb and they’re already fraying at the seams. Ali wants an apology session, Tasha and Hotch apologize to him but Skyler bites back and refuses, even shoved Ali. So Ali challenges him to a “Call to Arms” match. What in the hell is a Call to Arms match?Â
Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich vs The Elegance Clique w/M & Personal Concierge
ASH does her borderline racist fake karate before Lei stares her down and tags in Heather. Heather avoids Lei, Lei throws a few Tornado Kicks to make a point and Heather tags out. Heather being 4’8″ helps her here. Concierge says “There’s no Karate in wrestling”. ASH, Lei and Masha are in the ring, ASH is trying to decide who she wants to face, but the Concierge google translated it and hands it to ASH, before the face team rocks ASH. Masha lifts up Lei and Lei does the Liu Kang Bicycle Kick, steering more into her Mortal Kombat aesthetic. Senton off the apron from Lei and Masha dives into the pile, the comedy heels are getting leveled. We go to commercial and come back with Lei getting Double Teamed but she spins it into a weird Neckbreaker..but can’t tag out just yet. Lei blocks Heather, Enzuigiri, simultaneous tag, Masha is Yakuza kicks for all and the 2 for 1 Lariat/DDT special. Near fall, but Masha goes for murder, but Heather breaks it, Rocket Launcher/Code Breaker from Elegance but Lei breaks up the pin. ASH tries to intimidate Lei with her fake Karate before throwing her out of the ring. Heather hits Lei with a handful of Glitter and then bounces her face off the post. Masha tries to stop ASH, Kelly’s music distracts Masha, Rarefied Air gives ASH the win.
Santino comes out and GOD DAMMIT no one wants to see Tommy Dreamer fight Mance Warner…that’s a useless thing. Pivot away…no one wants this. Oh no, now we have to listen to Steph talk too. Okay it seems to be a pivot, thankfully. Steph and Mance talk shit, Dreamer says something about Something is gonna happen…and Jake Something comes out. So…I guess we’re gonna build him up for 2 months and then job him out for 6 before he fucks off to his home galaxy or whatever?Â
.@indi_hartwell has a run in with Tessa Blanchard!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/cF0F1ZLikj pic.twitter.com/I6UCCk2fAG
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 20, 2025
Really wish Indi just opened with the Billy Butcher classic of, “Oi Cunt!” – but this wasn’t bad.Â
Eddie Edwards & JDC w/Alisha & Brian Myers vs Matt Cardona & Home Town Man
I hate… Cardona so much more now. Heel reasons for Cardona…go away heat for Deaner.
JDC wants the Home Town Man to start…and Deaner does his stupid Flip Flop and Fly, Cardona tags in, JDC is eating some offense, Cardona wants the Reboot, JDC powders, Cardona Dives but then Lish and the general numbers catch up to Cardona. Eddie is legal, and now they isolate Cardona with some decent tandem work and isolation. This turns into kind of a schmoz, lots of silly spots, near falls and then Home Town doofus gets the cradle pinfall on Eddie.
Whenever Deaner is involved I can’t be asked to care. The System beats Cardona and Deaner down, but Eddie did eat a pin. Which is embarrassing not even for work reasons, like it’s just sad.
Champion’s Challenge: The Rascalz, Joe Hendry, Leon Slater & Elijah vs The Kaiba Boys, Moose, Steve Maclin & Trick Williams
Elijah and Nic start things off, slow push off, arm wring, top wristlock, simple chain wrestling start. Nic breaks the chain and hits a Dropkick, Elijah runs the ropes and hits a Diving Lariat and starts the Rope Walk. Nic seems far to awake and alert for that move then, I hate how people pull that off too early. Wentz gets tagged in, Nic tags in Maclin who wasn’t looking for a tag, but him and Wentz have a nice clash, Trey tags in, they try to double him, but they pause and look at each other. Maclin asks for a tag, no one tags him so he Chops Ryan to tag him in and throws him in.
The little nod to Maclin and Rascalz history and the fact the faces realize Maclin isn’t a piece of shit. A little MCMG homage tandem attacks on Ryan, Wentz punctuates with the Handspring Knee Lift, Ryan tags out to Trick. Trick and Wentz go back and forth, Rascalz have Trick eating offense, Moose tries to slow things down, both Trick and Moose powder, Rascalz Double Golden Triangle Moonsaults. Trey gets tripped by Nic, Moose hits Lights Out, but there’s no referee so it’s a little chaotic.
Out of the commercial things are controlled kinda and we see a simultaneous tag to Moose and Leon. Leon comes out hot, level Moose with a Leg Lariat, attacks Nic Nemeth, attacks Ryan, and then Moose hits Leon with the Stun Gun. Moose looks to tag in Maclin but Maclin jumps off the apron. Trick takes the tag, keeps control, Trick forcibly tags in Maclin but Ryan tags himself in and pulls Leon to the Champions’ corner, Nic tags in and isolates Leon, with the Kaibas quick tagging and keeping Leon down.
Moose tags in, tries to Suplex Leon about four times but Leon stops it then counters the Suplex. Moose tries to cut him off, but the Champions distract the ref so the ref can’t see Leon tag out. Nic and Moose doubling up and Leon is the bump guy of this last portion of the match. Big Uranage from Moose…Moose looks for Lights Out but Small Package almost ruined things, Body Scissors Cradle, GAME CHANGER! Moose looks to hit a Jacknife Powerbomb but Leon turns it into a DDT. Maclin and Ryan start fighting, Nic Superkicks Maclin, Hendry and Nic tag in, Hendry is a house of fire. Sack of Shits for everyone! Nic, Ryan, there’s a pause when Hendry is face to face with Trick and Trick gets Uppercuts first then Sack of Shit! Standing Ovation on Nic, but Ryan blocks, Kaibas try a tandem attack but Hendry Lariats them both. Elijah tags in and is the maestro of the crowd and chopping Ryan to some fun. Ryan goes for a Polish Hammer but eats the Knee Lift. Signature spam time…
Ryan tries to use the International title but Maclin grabs the title away from Ryan, clocks Nic, Standing Ovation into the Highwayman’s Farewell. Champions lose!
Overall Score: 4/10
Well this was a rough one boys and girls. Sami and EY was just an overbooked shitshow, Lei Ying Lee is unfortunately in a spot where it’s obvious TNA has no clue how to use her, the Elegantos are the New Beautiful People, and I’m not mad at that. But you need to space out your goofball crap. You can’t have Elegance Clique, Home Town Moron and Santino in 3 consecutive segments. And if anyone goes “it was 3 out of 4” that’s doesn’t lessen my point, the beauty of Pro Wrestling being a variety show is…FOR VARIETY! When the lead match feels stupid because of bad pacing, poor selling and overbooking with two losers, it feels like a useless match with idiots, then comedy, followed by more comedy…you see how that’s literally NOT VARIETY.
Figure it out seriously. This was a disappointing episode. If you’re a casual viewer than it’s just chalk for TNA doing cringe and borderline goof crap since they’ve always steered a little more into the carny than other companies. But this show was…where’s Jisoo and Jenny? I feel like I need that gif:
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