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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (7/31/23)
Houston, we have a Beast.
Will H-Town become Suplex City?
Brock Lesnar returns to Raw, looking to have one last face-to-face with Cody Rhodes before their final battle at SummerSlam this Saturday!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Matt Riddle VS Ludwig Kaiser w/ Imperium; Ludwig wins.
- Maxxine Dupri w/ The Alpha Academy VS “Valhalla” Sarah Logan w/ The Viking Raiders; Maxxine wins.
- Shinsuke Nakamura VS Tommaso Ciampa; Nakamura wins.
- Five Minute Challenge: GUNTHER VS Chad Gable; Gable wins by time limit expiring.
- GUNTHER VS Chad Gable; Gunther wins.
- Becky Lynch VS Trish Stratus w/ Zoey Stark; Becky wins, by disqualification.
- Sami Zayn & Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio & Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day; Sami & Rollins win.
PLAY BY PLAY
WWE mourns the loss of Adrian Street.
Logan Paul is here!
Houston boos as the ImPAULsive Maverick makes his way out to the ring. “Houston, Texas! Please allow me, WWE superstar, Logan Paul, to welcome you to Monday Night Raw!” Fans boo more but Logan says he has this thing where he doesn’t like talking in front of braindead people for too long, so he’ll make this quick. He isn’t here for y’all, he’s here for Ricochet. Last week, Logan attempted- Fans boo and chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Logan tries to continue as he says he was trying to introduce Ricochet to Logan’s audience, who are nothing like this horrible crowd in Texas!
All Logan wanted to do was showcase Ricochet’s amazing athleticism and build some hype around their match for SummerSlam. but then Logan was sneak-attacked, victimized and abused! Logan gets “emotional” as he says Ricochet made a spectacle out of the whole thing! “WHAT?” The whole thing!” WHAT?” THE WHOLE THING!! So forget about a fight! Logan is going to beat Ricochet in the most viral WWE match in history! There is nothing he won’t do- Wait! Here’s Ricochet himself! Fans fire up for the One and Only and he asks Logan, “What’s going on, man?” Last week, Ricochet was on the livestream. A great one, too. But now, Ricochet’s in his head!
We’ve seen Logan do this over and over: spin the story to make himself look like the good guy. But sorry to break it to you, you are NOT the good guy in this! Logan can fool those who follow him online, but you ain’t fooling Houston! But here’s one thing that Logan said is true, amid all the crap. Their match at SummerSlam will be box office, that is the truth. But before then, Ricochet just wants to say something. Ricochet may not like… anything about Logan, who is a horrible human being, and the fans agree, there IS one thing Ricochet can respect. Logan is an athlete, a competitor, and a showman, and that much Ricochet can respect.
Logan is a little surprised to hear that. Fans boo as he starts speaking, and Logan says he appreciates that. And if we’re being honest, then Logan will admit- Fans chant “YOU SUCK!” again but Logan says Ricochet was one of the greatest ever. Until Logan showed up! Oh, c’mon! They’re not so different! They sometimes think alike! This thing didn’t start back at MITB, this started at the Royal Rumble, when Logan made them go viral in that double crossbody spot. Roll the clip! They do roll the clip, both men springboarding at each other to collide in midair! Logan says he really has it, don’t he?
But Ricochet is right. These two are gonna put on a hell of a match, so put her there. Logan wants a fist bump, fans boo, but Ricochet accepts it. Logan says good, but one more thing. After their match, the announcer will say the winner, right? Hi, Samantha. That’s Ricochet’s fiancée, yeah? So uh, after Logan wins, he hopes there’s no hard feelings when Ricochet’s girl says Logan’s name. Fans boo but Ricochet TACKLES Logan! Fans fire up as Ricochet fires off! But Logan clinches to hit a BELLY2BELLY! But Ricochet stands up to fire off kicks! Logan blocks, swings, but Ricochet goes Matrix! TIGER WALL KICK, ENZIGURI!
Logan staggers, Ricochet runs back in, but Logan dodges! Ricochet lands on the apron, RAMS into Logan, and fans fire up for the springboard! But ONE LUCKY PUNCH gets Ricochet outta the air!! Fans boo but Logan takes a quick selfie. Will the Maverick bring down the King of Flight in Motor City? Or is he just on the highway to the danger zone?
Backstage interview with Imperium.
Jackie Redmond is with Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, and she asks them about the Intercontinental Championship match at SummerSlam. Does Der Ring General have any concerns at all, “given how unstoppable Drew McIntyre has looked since he came back?” Gunther says he does not live int he past, but in the here and now. And his only concern is the disappointment with Ludwig. Ludwig could’ve prevented all of this last week. And let’s not even get started with “Gio.” But Gunther expects more especially from Ludwig. Tonight, Gunther would take care of McIntyre himself, but McIntyre is away on a previous commitment.
So tonight is the night where Ludwig Kaiser can redeem himself against the “meddling maggot,” Matt Riddle. And following that, come SummerSlam, Gunther will personally end Drew McIntyre once and for all. Der Ring General has spoken, but will all go as he plans? Or will The Original Bro be a monkey wrench jamming up the gears?
Matt Riddle VS Ludwig Kaiser w/ Imperium!
Raw returns and Imperium makes their entrance. Gunther is saying things to Ludwig even now, but we’ll see how effective they are at motivating the Impeccable German. The bell rings and the two circle. Riddle shoots around, waistlocks and SLAMS Ludwig down! Ludwig fights up, but Riddle SLAMS him down again! Riddle taunts Gunther with it, but Ludwig fights up and puts Riddle in a corner. The ref counts, Ludwig throws elbows but the ref reprimands. Ludwig stomps Riddle, brings him around and CLUBS him down. Ludwig headlocks, grinds, but Riddle powers up, only for Ludwig to hit a takeover!
Riddle keeps his shoulders up, headscissors, but Ludwig kips free. Riddle hits a takeover, Ludwig headscissors in return! Ludwig holds tight but Riddle moves around, pops free, but Ludwig avoids the Penalty Kick to roll Riddle up! TWO, and Riddle GUT WRENCH PLEXES! And then drags Ludwig up to GUT WRENCH PLEX again! Fans fire up, Riddle storms up in the corner, and he CHOPS! Ludwig sputters and goes to another corner, then he CHOPS back! Riddle CHOPS, Ludwig CHOPS, fans “WOO~!” but Riddle throws a forearm! Ludwig gives another but Riddle DECKS Ludwig! He might even have rung Ludwig’s bell!
Riddle drags Ludwig up to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Ludwig survives and Gunther is again upset. Riddle throws that in Gunther’s face, but Ludwig throws body shots. Riddle fireman’s carries, but Ludwig slips free to POST Riddle! Ludwig puts Riddle in the ropes, runs side to side, and DROPKICKS Riddle to the floor! Fans fire up, but Ludwig runs in to UPPERCUT Riddle down! Ludwig has a bit of a bloody nose but he puts Riddle in. Gunther says to keep on Riddle and Ludwig nods. Ludwig rushes in, brings Riddle up but Riddle fires body shots. Ludwig shoves, runs in, but into a RANA!
Riddle goes to the apron now to PENALTY KICK! Ludwig is stinging, Riddle SPRINGBOARD FLOATING BROS! Direct hit and Gunther is mad! Will Ludwig disappoint him again? Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again and Riddle fires shots. Ludwig dodges, he scoops Riddle, but Riddle has a GUILLOTINE! Ludwig RAMS Riddle into a corner, GAMANGIRIS, and Riddle sits down! Ludwig drags Riddle up, but Riddle wrenches out to fire palm strikes and a BOOT! Then a spin and PELE! Fans fire up as Ludwig scrambles to a corner! Riddle kips up, runs in, forearm smash! Riddle goes side to side, another forearm smash! Then a BROSPLODER! BROTON! And then the PENALTY KICK! Riddle deadlift waistlocks for the GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Gunther is upset as Riddle looms over Ludwig.
Riddle KICKS Ludwig down, BROTONS again, and then taunts Gunther. Riddle runs in but BROTONS onto knees! Ludwig CLUBS away, then LARIATS! Gunther tells Ludwig to keep going and fans boo as Ludwig fireman’s carries. But Riddle slips off, shoves and ROUNDHOUSES, then ripcords, but Ludwig fireman’s carries! ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! PENALTY KICK of his own! Cover, TWO!! Riddle survives the “Kaiser Roll combo” and the fans rally up. Ludwig runs in, blocks a boot, and UPPERCUTS! But Riddle ducks the short arm lariat to ripcord, FINAL FLASH! And then a FISHERMAN BUSTER!
But Riddle holds on, and he drags Riddle up, fisherman into a shoulder rack! But Vinci gets up on the apron! Riddle DECKS Vinci, Ludwig rolls Riddle up! But Riddle rolls through, to POWERBOMB! Flip over and FINAL FLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ludwig survives and even Gunther is stunned! Riddle drags Ludwig around, brings him back up, and he gut wrenches! But Ludwig fights to victory roll! TWO, and Riddle runs up, into an UPPERCUT! But he still FINAL FLASH KNEES! Riddle runs, into an UPPERCUT! Ludwig runs, into a JUMP KNEE! Ludwig falls into a drop zone! Riddle goes up top, FLOATING- NO, Ludwig moves! GAMANGIRI!!
Gunther shouts at Ludwig to finish this! Clinch and SIDEWINDER DDT!! Cover, Ludwig wins!
Winner: Ludwig Kaiser, by pinfall
Ludwig takes the win, but “redemption” is up to Gunther to determine. Gunther tells him to stand so Ludwig stands, and they shake hands! Redemption achieved for the Impeccable German! But will Gunther put the punctuation on this when he brings down the Scottish Warrior?
Backstage interview with Logan Paul.
Byron Saxton asks if he could get a break down of what happened out in the ring. Oh, Logan’s breakin’ it down, Baldy. Byron! Sorry. But what happened is, Logan gave Ricochet a small taste of what happens this Saturday. And Logan promises to make this one of the most viral matches in WWE history. But what happened, Ricochet? Aren’t you always one step ahead of Logan? Look at you now, “lookin’ like a full grown fetus.” Logan gets the mic out of his face and leaves, but will he pay for everything he’s done tonight?
Maxxine Dupri w/ The Alpha Academy VS “Valhalla” Sarah Logan w/ The Viking Raiders!
The Alpha Queen has her first singles match in the WWE, and it is to settle things with the Viking Priestess! Will Maxxine pull off an A+ debut victory? Or will she be unable to stop the raid?
Raw returns as the Viking Raiders make their entrance. The bell rings and fans rally. But Sarah runs in to KNEE Maxxine down! Sarah rains down forearms, Maxxine gets to ropes and the ref counts. Sarah lets off, Maxxine gets away, but then Sarah rushes in, into an arm-drag! And then another! Fans fire up with the Academy and Maxxine goes after Sarah. But Sarah turns that round, whips then YANKS Maxxine down into ropes! The ref checks Maxxine, she is okay to continue, so Sarah KNEES her back down! Cover, TWO! Fans rally but Sarah drags Maxxine by her hair! Sarah clamps on a Cobra Clutch!
Otis & Gable coach Maxxine as she endures but Sarah thrashes her around! Fans rally, Maxxine fights up, and she arm-drags free! Sarah runs in but into another arm-drag! Maxxine dodges to then ROUNDHOUSE! Maxxine reels Sarah in, FISHERMAN SUPELX! Maxxine roars then SPLASHES Sarah! Sarah falls, and Otis says it’s TIME! Otis rips off his shirt and fans fire up! Maxxine pumps up and shakes those legs! “A THANK YEW~!” Maxxine does the WORM! ELBOW DROP! Fans fire up and Maxxine goes up the corner! The Academy cheers her on, and Maxxine CROSSBODIES! Cover, but Erik gets in!?
The ref backs Erik off, Otis goes after him and Ivar! Gable goes up to OMONSAULT everyone down! Maxxine is stunned, but then Sarah CLOBBERS her! Sarah RAMS Maxxine into a corner, hoists her up top, and ROCKS her! Sarah climbs up after Maxxine, howls to the moon, and she brings Maxxine up, but Maxxine slips under! Maxxine Electric Chair Lifts Sarah, for the DROP!! Bridging cover, Maxxine wins!!
Winner: Maxxine Dupri, by pinfall
A Massive win for Maxxine and for the Academy! Is this just the beginning of a historic run in the WWE?
Tommaso Ciampa finds Shinsuke Nakamura backstage.
The Psycho Killer says they could have just gone their separate ways, but apparently the King of Strong Style still has a problem. So tonight, Ciampa will fix this problem. While Nakamura wants everyone to stay out of his business, Ciampa is ready to fight the entire world! And Ciampa needs some momentum, so that starts with Nakamura. Then Ciampa will go and win the SummerSlam Battle Royal on Saturday. Nakamura says then he’ll see Ciampa in the ring. And once they’re done, then NAKAMURA will win that battle royal! “Problem solved.” Nakamura applauds himself, then heads out. Will Nakamura prove to be more than just a problem for Ciampa?
The Judgment Day is here!
Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio are in Houston, and Dirty Dom is still NXT North American Champion after The Great American Bash last night. What will the fearsome four have to say ahead of tonight’s tag team grudge match? We find out, after the break.
Raw returns and the Judgment Day is in the ring with mics in hand. Fans are torn, but Priest says in Spanish that they’re here, and then in English, “All Rise for the Judgment Day!” Rhea says let’s face it. Raw doesn’t start until they say it does! This is their world now. Fans chant for “MAMI! MAMI!” Rhea says for anyone who doesn’t fall in line, then they have no problem putting you on the shelf. Because whos’ really gonna stop them, huh? Priest says they can try to answer that question. Let’s run through the list of so-called heroes of Raw. Kevin Owens? Nope, he got taken out. Sami Zayn? Nah, he was left laying.
Maybe Seth Freakin’ Rollins? IMPOSSIBLE after the epic beating last week! And we all saw what Rhea did to Liv Morgan. So NOBODY can stop the Judgment Day! Priest continues to say that if Sami and Seth decide to actually show up tonight, well, Dirty Dom and Damian will make sure they don’t leave the arena whole. Finn tells Seth that he comes out here week after week, acting all insane. Rollins acts insane. But his idea of insanity is coming out here, wearing something stupid outfit, doing a song ‘n’ dance, laughing like a clown. That’s not insanity. Insanity is waking up every day the last seven years, looking in the mirror, and seeing the scars Rollins caused!
And those scars remind Finn of what Rollins ruined and spoiled! At SummerSlam, Finn can’t erase the scars, but he can inflict scars. And those scars will make Finn feel better, knowing Rollins will wake up, look in the mirror and remember the time Finn beat him for the World Heavyweight Championship! Fans are torn again, but then they all boo Dom! Dom says at SummerSlam, the Judgment Day will have all the goods! Fans even chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Dom says HE is bringing back the Mysterio Name! Rhea says that’s right, Dom will bring pride back to the Mysterio name.
And as for any idiot who decides to try and get in their way, then she advises them to take a page out of Raquel Rodriguez’s book, and that is run and hide. Otherwise, you’ll have to enjoy your time in rehab, just like Liv and Kevin. But wait! Here IS Raquel! Rhea gets ready for a fight, telling the boys to get back. And here comes the fight! Raquel and Rhea brawl with forearms., and Raquel TOSSES Rhea to a corner! Rhea kicks back but Raquel fires off again! And then TOSSES Rhea again! Raquel ROCKS Rhea, then clotheslines her out of the ring! Fans fire up as Raquel then goes out to RAM Rhea into barriers!
Rhea still throws shots but Raquel picks her up to POST her! Raquel drags Rhea up, and RAMS her into barriers at the ramp! And then CLUBS away on Rhea! Dom creeps up but Raquel tells him to back off. But that allows Rhea to CHOP BLOCK the bad leg! Raquel writhes, and Rhea laughs. Refs and producers show up but Rhea still wants after Raquel! Rhea BOOTS the bad leg! Fans boo, the Judgment Day regroups and heads out, the damage being done. Will Big Mami Cool have to think again before picking a fight with Dommy’s Mami?
WWE takes a closer look at Ronda Rousey VS Shayna Baszler.
Ronda says she first became aware of Shayna via StrikeForce MMA, when Ronda was a bartender. Shayna wasn’t asking for permission, she was filling a space. Then when they both made it to UFC, Ronda knew who her first pick was. Shayna says she joined Ultimate Fighter with a chip on her shoulder. That show was for “up-and-comers” but Shayna was past that. Ronda was a coach, and the two hit it off. Shayna didn’t hate on Ronda right away, just cuz Ronda was winning fast and getting opportunities. Ronda wouldn’t say Shayna was a protégé, because Shayna was fighting before Ronda, had more experience.
But what Ronda will says is that during Ultimate Fighter, with time running out in the grappling round that Shayna laughs and goes, “Hey, y’know it’s funny. I made it through this many weeks of Ultimate Fighter and you never arm-barred me once.” Well, ask how many times Ronda got her in that last minute. Then you’ll know who is the “protégé.” Shayna says there’s this image Ronda has for the public, as it pertains to her and her friends. Ronda lets them live for free at her house, but so she has people to beat up for free. Not out of good will.
Shayna was there for every single training camp to be the sparring partner to mimic those she was fighting so Ronda could learn to capitalize. Ask Ronda how many fight camps of Shayna’s Ronda came to so she could return the favor. And then Ronda became a superstar first. How is it Ronda got to where she got, and Shayna only to where she got? This whole thing has been set up from day one for Ronda to be elevated to this position, despite the work of everyone else, like Shayna, who came before her. It happened in MMA, it’s happening in the WWE, and Shayna is sick of it. There’s more to this story, this is just the beginning.
The Alpha Academy celebrates backstage.
Gable is so proud of Maxxine for applying his teachings and doing the Academy proud! Just like Otis & Gable will represent in winning the battle royal this weekend. OH YE- Wait, in steps Imperium. Gunther says this is ridiculous. What is even happening? First match, a stellar performance from Ludwig as he restores the honor of this great sport. Then Gable doesn’t hesitate a second to turn this into a joke? Is Gunther kidding? Did he not see Maxxine’s amazing proficiency? It was great! And these two are former tag team champions! And her coach is an Olympic athlete! Well, Gable got far in life, needing Maxxine to speak for him and hanging out with a freak.
Otis gets mad but Gable has him stand down. Ludwig says Gable is not worth Gunther’s time. This man wouldn’t even last five minutes with Der Ring General. yes, good point. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster for Gunther. His soul could use a bit of dragging someone around the ring for a little bit. So y’know what? Gunther wants the clock on the wall. He won’t even need five minutes! Gable says he can last five HOURS! But he’ll take that challenge. If Gunther wants Gable, leave the crew in the back and Gable will do the same. Then be Gunther’s guest. Imperium heads out, will the Master defeat the champion?
Shinsuke Nakamura VS Tommaso Ciampa!
The King of Strong Style himself is being hypocritical these days. He wants everyone to stay out of his business, but is more than happy to interject himself into another’s! He cost Ciampa against Bronson Reed, but will he be the only one to blame should Ciampa get even?
Raw returns and Ciampa is in the ring. The bell rings and the two tie up! Ciampa and Nakamura are in a deadlock, and they break. They reset, approach, and Nakamura slips past Ciampa. Nakamura says “C’MON!” Ciampa runs in but Nakamura dodges to headlock. Ciampa powers out but Nakamura runs him over! Ciampa avoids a stomp, and a buzzsaw, and the two reset again. They circle, feel things out, but Nakamura kicks away on legs! Nakamura bumps Ciampa and we see Bronson Reed watching as Nakamura gives Ciampa BAD VIBRATIONS! Nakamura lets off, but tries again, only for Ciampa to stop that!
Ciampa CHOPS, and ROCKS, and scoops to a BACKBREAKER! Ciampa mocks the “C’MON!” and then runs to basement dropkick! Ciampa kicks Nakamura at the ropes but lets off to throw hands. The ref reprimands, Ciampa brings Nakamura up to CHOP! Ciampa has Nakamura in a corner, fires body shots, and wrenches. Ciampa whips corner to corner, but Nakamura reverses, only for Ciampa to go up. Nakamura blocks Ciampa going over to KICK him in the ribs! Ciampa falls and writhes, Nakamura stomps him to the apron. Nakamura drags Ciampa up, but Ciampa CHOPS again! Nakamura KICKS the ribs!
Ciampa sits down and sputters, Nakamura KICKS away on him! Ciampa falls to the floor, Nakamura storms after him. The ref wants this in the ring so Nakamura puts Ciampa in. Nakamura then goes up but Ciampa KNEES him back down! Ciampa goes out to put Nakamura on the barriers, and he KNEES Nakamura to the floor! Ciampa sits on the barrier, to applaud and pat himself on the back! Fans applaud, too, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Ciampa throws hands! Nakamura eggs him on, then counter punches! And again! And then a strike fest! Nakamura KICKS and KICKS and KICKS! Ciampa blocks but Nakamura ENZIGURIS! Fans rally, Ciampa goes to a corner, and Nakamura runs in. Nakamura blocks boots, puts Ciampa in the ropes, KICK and SLIDING GERMAN! Cover, TWO!! Ciampa is still in this but Nakamura drags him up. Nakamura waistlocks but Ciampa elbows free! Bronson is still watching and is very amused. Ciampa goes after Nakamura but Nakamura ROUNDHOUSES! But Ciampa KICKS the leg, and DRAPING DDTS! Cover, TWO!
Ciampa is frustrated as Nakamura survives. Ciampa CHOPS Nakamura in a corner, then hoists him up top. Ciampa CHOPS again, then climbs. Nakamura fires body shots on those bad ribs and sends Ciampa down! Nakamura then adjusts to FLYING- NO, Ciampa ducks! Ciampa runs in but Nakamura dodges, ENZIGURI! Nakamura puts Ciampa along the rope, for a TOP SHELF KNEE! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up as Nakamura storms up to Ciampa. Nakamura lines up a shot, runs in, but Ciampa JUMP KNEES! Underhooks, but Nakamura fights out! Ciampa ROCKS Nakamura, Nakamura knees low! Roll-up, with tights! NAKAMURA WINS!
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by pinfall
The Psycho Killer could tell better than anyone that the King of Strong Style just snatched that one from him! Bronson smirks, will he show that none of this matters when facing down a Tsunami?
Raquel is being checked by the trainers, and Adam Pearce walks in.
He knows what happened, he knows Raquel wants after Rhea, but Raquel is not medically cleared. But he knows this is personal. So he gives her this word. The moment she is cleared, she gets her match with Rhea. Is that clear? She nods, and he wishes her to get well soon. But how soon will that be?
Brock Lesnar is here!
Fans boo as the Beast and his cowboy hat head to the ring. No tip of the hat, either, he just gets the mic. Fans chant for Cody and Brock smirks. “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Brock Lesnar. I am an NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. I am a UFC Heavyweight Champion. I am WWE Heavyweight Champion of the World. And if there’s one thing I know about championships, is that this is fight week. The hype is over. This Saturday, at SummerSlam, in Detroit…” Lesnar paces, and then says, “I get paid. To fight. To kick ass. Against Cody Rhodes. This Saturday at SummerSlam, Cody Rhodes… Gets paid. To get his ass kicked. By Brock Lesnar.”
Fans boo and Lesnar chuckles. So let’s just cut the crap! Lesnar has already been here way too long tonight, so Cody, if you wanna come out here and tell him otherwise, be his guest. Lesnar will “respect” that. Lesnar wants Cody to look him dead in the eyes, shake his hand, and they’ll see each other Saturday. But if Cody doesn’t, Lesnar still sees him Saturday. So Cody has five seconds before Lesnar leaves. Lesnar counts it down, but Cody’s music hits! Lesnar drops the mic to wait, and fans sing along as Cody makes his entrance from the ramp. “WHOA~ OH!” Pyro! But Cody doesn’t even enjoy it, he just stares Lesnar down.
Lesnar smiles as Cody approaches. The American Nightmare goes around the outside while watching The Beast closely. Lesnar tells Cody to get in, “WHOA~ OH!” and Cody is on the apron. Cody steps in, eyes still locked on Lesnar. Fans cheer, but Cody seems to be trying to decipher how honorable Lesnar is being right now. Cody steps forward, Lesnar takes off the hat, and Cody is the one to offer the handshake. Lesnar grins, and as he promised, he shakes Cody’s hand. Fans cheer the sportsmanship, and Lesnar seems to tell Cody something. Lesnar goes to leave, and he shoulder bumps Cody,. So Cody builds speed! And Cody DIVES to take Lesnar out!
Fans fire up as Cody fires off fists! And then pushes Lesnar, only for Lesnar to RAM Cody into steel steps and post! Lesnar pulls those steps apart, and he RAMS Cody down with them! Fans boo as Lesnar steps up the ramp, but then Lesnar turns back! Lesnar gets the steps again, and he RAMS Cody down again! Lesnar decides to leave it at this for now, or does he? Lesnar CLUBS Cody on the back, picks the steps up again, and he RAMS Cody towards the ramp! Cody crawls, Lesnar walks past him, but Cody gets back up. So Lesnar storms right back up to KNEE Cody into the ring! Lesnar pushes Cody in and fans boo as Lesnar storms up on Cody!
Lesnar fireman’s carries, to F5!! Cody writhes, and Lesnar paces. Lesnar picks his hat back up, and his vest, and finally leaves it at this. Will this be how it goes in Detroit?
Five Minute Challenge: GUNTHER VS Chad Gable!
Imperium disrespected The Alpha Academy, and now the team leaders are having a match! Will Gunther use this as a nice warm-up for facing McIntyre? Or will Gable SHOOOOSH Der Ring General?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock! Gunther and Gable circle, they tie up, and Gunther THROWS Gable away. Gable gets up in a huff, fans rally behind him, and he circles with Gunther. They tie up, Gable has an arm but Gunther chinbars his way to a headlock and TOSS! Gable is fuming and fans rally again. The two circle again, feel things out, and knuckle lock. Gable goes for a leg, Gunther reaches over to get Gable’s leg and pull it back into a HALF CRAB! Gable has the ROPEBREAK, and Gunther pats Gable on the back as he lets off. Fans rally for Gable as Gunther grins and the two go again.
They knuckle lock, Gunther RAMS shoulders as part of the Test of Strength, and he then bends Gable back! Gable bridges, Gunther trips him and has the cover, TWO as Gable gets an arm up! Gunther pushes it down, TWO as Gable gets the other arm up! Gunther pushes down again, but Gable bridges up! Gunther hops on and flattens Gable, but Gable bridges back up! So Gunther just STOMPS Gable in the face! We’re at three minutes already and Gunther snapmares to then NECK TWIST! Gable writhes and checks his neck. Gunther drags Gable up, scoops and SLAMS hi m, then covers, TWO! Gunther tries another cover, TWO!
Gunther smirks but the fans fire up for Gable! Gable feeds off that energy, and he CHOPS! Gunther feels that one! Gable CHOPS, but Gunther UPPERCUTS! We’re at the two minute mark, and Gunther UPPERCUTS Gable again! Gable flounders in the corner, Gunther grins and storms back up. Gunther brings Gable up to UPPERCUT! Fans rally behind Gable but Gunther slap shim around. Gunther fires forearms! Fans fire up with Gable, and he ducks a chop to waistlock! Gunther fights the German Suplex to CHOP Gable off his feet! We’re below 90 seconds, but Gunther doesn’t look to be in a hurry.
Gunther drags Gable up, reels him in, and smirks as he brings Gable up. But Bale slips out! Takedown to an ANKLE LOCK!! We’re at the last minute as Gunther flails! Fans fire up, Gunther turns over and he BOOTS Gable! Gable comes back with forearms! Gunther CHOPS, and then SLEEPERS!! Gable flails, endures, and then Gunther CLUBS away! We’re under THIRTY seconds as Gunther has the sleeper again! Gable endures, the time is running out! Gunther hauls Gable up, but Gable fires fists! Ten seconds and Gable RANAS Gunther outta the ring!! Time’s up, Gable wins!!
Winner: Chad Gable, by time limit
Gunther is FURIOUS! He grabs the mic to say this match is NOT over! He wants MORE time on the clock! The ref talks it over with the producers, and the extension is accepted! But then Gable SHOTGUNS Gunther down! Der Ring General is reeling and fans fire up as Raw goes to break!
GUNTHER VS Chad Gable, continued!
Raw returns and Gable CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Gunther TOSSES Gable to a corner, to then CHOP! Gable flops against ropes, but Gunther stands him back up, to CHOP! Gable sits back down, flops to the apron, but Gunther drags him back in, to CHOP!! Gable sits right down in a daze! Gunther drags Gable up, hoists him up top, and then slaps Gable around. Gable grabs an arm to HANGING ARMBAR!! The ref counts, Gable lets off at 4, and then he climbs up! DIVING STOMP on Gunther’s arm! And then a DROPKICK! Gunther swats the next dropkick, swings, but Gable catches him for a takedown! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!!
Gunther endures, moves around, fights up, and he claws at Gable’s face! Then GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Gable is still in this but Gunther pushes Gable to a drop zone. Gunther climbs, fans boo, but Gable goes up top to SUPERPLEX Gunther down!! Fans fire up as both men are down! Gable and Gunther rise, “This is Awesome!” as Gable fires forearms! ROLLING ELBOW! Gable runs, but into a CHOP! Gunther grabs Gable’s leg but Gable kicks with the other! Gable BOOTS Gunther, then waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX!! Bridging cover, TWO!! Gunther rises, Gable RAMS him into the corner, but Gunther powers out to BOOT! And LARIAT! Cover, TWO!??!
Fans are thunderous and Gunther is furious! Gunther hauls Gable up, but Gable slips off! Here we go again, CHAOS- NO, Gunther blocks and wrenches out, to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP!! Gunther is not stopping, he gets Gable up again, GENERAL BOMB!! High stack, Gunther wins!
Winner: Gunther, by pinfall
He didn’t beat Gable in five minutes, but he did beat Gable “in the end!” And then he gets on the desk with a mic to say, “Yeah? Get used to it! Get used to seeing me standing up here and celebrating my success! Because for sure, on Saturday, I will not lose the Intercontinental Championship! Drew McIntyre! Wherever you are! Have a close look at what I did to that man. That’s the fate that awaits you, as well. Because come Saturday, I’m gonna end Drew McIntyre once and for all at SummerSlam!” Gunther is all fired up, but if he struggled with Master Gable, will he have a real problem with the Scottish Warrior?
Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn meet up backstage.
The Visionary says they’re gonna get them all! Dom! Damian! Rhea! Finn! ALL OF ‘EM are gonna pay! He can’t stand it for it anymore! Sami agrees, and they’re both ready to do this! Sami just wants Rollins to calm down a bit.
Backstage interview with Cody Rhodes.
Byron is with The American Nightmare now that he’s gotten up from the beating Lesnar gave him. Byron brings that up and asks, can Cody compete this Saturday? Cody says Lesnar could break his arm AGAIN. He could break ribs, Cody’s jaw, but the brutality Lesnar has brought will be brought to him at SummerSlam. “The aura of Brock Lesnar, of the Beast, gets shattered.” Cody promises payback, will he have it in Detroit? Or will Motor City become Suplex City?
Becky Lynch VS ???
Fans fire up as The Man is ready for a fight! But will Houston enter the Big Time? Or is this going to end up a big time trap game before taking on Trish Stratus this Saturday?
Raw returns and Becky has a mic. Fans cheer Becky on and she smiles. “The Man has come around to Houston, Texas!” Fans cheer that! And Becky says that she’s said everything she’s needed to say, and has done everything she’s needed to do to get her rematch with Trish! And now, well, there ain’t nothing left to do but do it, and Becky can’t think of a better place than here, and now! Fans fire up, and Becky calls “Patricia” out so they can throw down in Houston! Fans fire up, they want it, too! So here comes Trish! And of course, Zoey Stark by her side. But Trish has a mic to say, “Y’know, I thought I’m gonna do this match right here, right now.
“But then I thought… You don’t get to tell me when I have this match. Nobody tells me when to fight. Yes, by some fluke, you beat Zoey Stark. Yes, you’ll get your rematch. But I will tell you when.” Trish won’t cheat Becky outta this. The one thing she’s not is a cheater, unlike the Astros. Fans boo, but Trish says it was true. It’s facts. Oh, sorry you didn’t like that. Trish thinks they’re saying “thanks” but back to Becky. Trish is dealing a situation here with her nose. So the rematch will- Wait, here comes Adam Pearce! Funny thing, Becky did beat Zoey last week. And so per the agreement, the match IS going to happen! Oh yes! And TONIGHT!
Fans fire up and a ref appears! The grudge match is her and now!! Trish doesn’t want to but she has no choice now! She claims Becky will break her nose again, will Becky do much more than that? Trish reluctantly gets in the ring, the bell rings, and here we go! Becky CLOBBERS Trish! But then Stark attacks Becky!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by disqualification
Fans boo, even though Becky technically wins. Stark drags Becky up but Becky fires off on Stark! Trish runs in to TACKLE Becky out of the ring! They hit the floor, but get up, and Becky SAMCKMS Trish off the desk! Stark CLUBS Becky, but Becky hits back to SMACK Stark off the apron! Trish kicks low, whips, but Becky reverses to send Trish into the timekeeper’s area! Becky DECKS Stark, DECKS Trish, then drags Trish up! But Stark grabs Becky’s hair and drags her over the barriers! Stark fires off, lines up a shot, but Becky blocks to ROCK Stark! Stark ROCKS Becky, Becky POSTS Stark!
But Trish JAMS Becky with a chair! The ref reprimands and fans boo! Trish tells them all to shut up! Trish and her protégé leave, but will Becky only want further revenge for this one?
Pearce finds Trish & Zoey backstage.
So uh, that was totally unacceptable. What? How? That was the match! They delivered! There was a ref and a bell. And it’s not like Trish had time to prepare! Well, then here’s plenty of time to prepare! In fact, Pearce will give Trish the homefield advantage! In two weeks, Raw in Manitoba, Trish will face Becky again, and this time, NO Zoey Stark! TWO WEEKS! Stark & Trish are upset, but now Trish has gone and done it! Will Trish suffer big time in just a couple weeks?
WWE continues the look at the history between Ronda and Shayna.
Ronda thinks about Shayna turning on her, and can’t believe this is how Shayna felt. Ronda can’t understand, she doesn’t know what that happened. Shayna says being friends with Ronda is accepting being in a toxic friendship. “Live in my house for free, you won’t have to work. All you’ll have to do is be a sparring partner for me. Every day, get beat up, and have no money.” It was the only option Shayna had. Ronda then said that since they were both in the WWE now, they could team up, win the tag titles. Like Ronda is stringing Shayna along doing Shayna a favor, when in reality, Ronda has the biggest target on her back after pissing off everyone.
And Ronda needed Shayna because everyone else was ready to step to her, and no one was gonna step to Shayna. Ronda needed Shayna in front of her, so Ronda could stand above her. Ronda says that when everyone jumped on the “F Ronda” bandwagon, Shayna never did. Ronda tears up as she says Shayna was there for her in her absolute roughest times. They were talking about some emperor saved by a stable boy when he was younger. And in gratitude, the stable boy was promoted to a general, with the best accommodations because that was someone who was completely loyal. But then eventually, the stable boy started feeling entitled. The stable boy turned on the emperor and took it all.
Ronda wanted a friend so badly, she gave Shayna everything until the point Shayna hated her for it. Shayna says she gave Ronda everything a friend should give and Ronda’s the one who never gave back. Now Shayna is emotional as she says she’s done riding in the back seat for Ronda. This isn’t going to be a match. This is going to be a fight. Shayna will take the thing that means the most to Ronda, and that is her reputation. “She has never been ‘The Baddest.’ It has always been me.”
Ronda doesn’t fight like anyone else cuz she’s not in a competition, she doesn’t just want to win a round. “If someone gets the best of you for even one second, that needs to drive you insane.” Ronda says that is the difference between the two of them. Ronda has said Shayna is a knockoff Ronda, and Shayna says the worst part of this is, that outside of Ronda’s husband and her mother, Shayna was the first person to hold Ronda’s baby. Shayna loves that kid. She’s that baby’s godmother. And that baby is gonna grow up and never forgive Shayna for what she’s going to do to Ronda. Shayna leaves the set, will the Queen of Spades prove SHE is the Baddest Woman on the Planet?
Sami Zayn & Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio & Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day!
Once again, the Great Liberator and Visionary team up, looking to avenge themselves and Kevin Owens, who is out with battered ribs! Will the Undisputed Tag Team Champion and World Heavyweight Champion finally bring down “Dirty Dom” and the Punisher? Or will all this simply make things easier for The Prince at SummerSlam?
Raw returns and Rollins makes his entrance. Fans of course sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” for Rollins as he stands under the spotlight. Then the Judgment Day make their entrance once again. But then Rollins & Zayn rush out to go after Dom and Finn first! Priest goes after Sami, Rhea gets clear, and the brawl continues! Dom and Finn mug Rollins but Sami turns things around on Priest! Rollins then turns things around, he DECKS Finn and fires off on Dom! Fans sing for Rollins as Priest DECKS him! But Sami ROCKS Priest! And fires off on Dom! Priest CLUBS Sami, puts him in the ring, but Sami FLIES out onto Priest!
Finn returns, he CLUBS Sami, but Rollins DIVES on Finn! Fans fire up as Rollins CLUBS Finn some more! Rollins chases Finn to the back, then hurries to help Sami. Rollins slides in with Sami and fans fire up as they hold the ring! The Judgment Day regroups as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns, the bell rings and Rollins chases Dom around! Dom bails out, Sami grabs at him, but Dom slips away and back into the ring. Rollins slides in but Dom stomps away! Fans boo as Dom rains down fists, then he puts Rollins in a corner. Dom climbs up to rain down fists, but fans choose not to count. That’s okay, Rollins turns things around before five! Electric Chair and thumbs DOWN! SNAKE EYES off the buckles, and then a snapmare. Rollins runs to PENALTY KICK! Fans fire up as the kick is good! Dom staggers around, Rollins wrenches an arm, and he tags in Sami. Fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” as Sami drops AX HANDLES!
Sami rocks Dom, brings him around, but Dom powers Sami into the corner! Tag to Priest, the Judgment Day mugs Sami! Priest HEADBUTTS Sami, TOSSES him to the corner, but Sami dodges to fire off fists! Sami bumps Priest off buckles, climbs up top, and he leaps to AX HANDLE Priest! Fans fire up with Sami and he wrenches Priest. Tag to Rollins, Rollins climbs up and he DOUBLE STOMPS the arm! Fans rally, Rollins CHOPS and CHOPS and then whips corner to corner. Priest reveres, runs in, but Rollins BOOTS him away! Rollins leaps, into a HAYMAKER! Priest brings Rollins back to the corner, tag to Dom.
Fans boo as Dom mugs Rollins, and Dom flexes. Fans boo more but Rollins CHOPS! Fans cheer as the CHOPS keep going! Rollins whips Dom to a corner, runs in and forearm smashes! Rollins whips corner to corner, runs back in, but Dom dodges thanks to Rhea! Tag to Priest, and he BOOTS Rollins down! Then he sucker punches Sami! Sami falls down and Priest paces around Rollins. Priest wrenches, he calls to Dom, and they tag. Fans boo again as Dom mugs Rollins. Dom fires hands but Rollins gives those back! Dom kicks low, tags Priest, and they mug Rollins some more. Priest then brings Rollins around to whip, but Rollins KICKS back!
Priest goes to a corner, Rollins runs in but Priest puts him on the apron! Priest choke grips, but Rollins ROCKS him! Priest distracts the ref, and Finn returns to YANK Rollins down! And then POST him! Fans boo as the Prince grins and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once again and Dom throws knees into Rollins’ ribs! Dom stands Rollins up, gives some Latino Heat, and fans boo, only for Rollins to wrench out and ROLLING ELBOW! Dom staggers to tag in Priest! Priest keeps Rollins from Sami, back suplexes, but Rollins lands out! Rollins dodges and hot tags Sami! Sami fires off on Priest, then whips, but Priest reverses. Sami goes up and over to LARIAT! Fans fire up and Sami BOOTS Dom for good measure! Priest kicks low, ROCKS Sami and whips, but Sami reverses to TOSS Priest out! Fans fire up with Sami and he builds speed, to FLY! Direct hit at the ramp!
Fans fire up with Sami and he drags Priest up. Sami pushes Priest in, Sami hurries up to spin and knuckle lock, then CHOPS! Sami goes up and up and TORNADO DDTS! Cover, Dom breaks it! Fans boo but Dom stomps away on Sami! Dom rains down fists, too! The ref reprimands but Mami is proud as Dom drags Priest to the corner. Dom tags in, and he storms up on Sami. Dom whips, Sami wrenches but Dom drop toeholds! Dom dials it up, but Sami LARIATS him inside-out! Fans fire up and Mami is shocked! Sami and Dom stir, and Rollins storms up the steps! Dom and Sami crawl, hot tags to Rollins and Priest!
Rollins ducks ‘n ‘dodges and SLINGBLADES! Priest bails out but Rollins DIVES! Direct hit into the desk! Rollins keeps going, another DIVE and Priest hits the desk! Rollins keeps on going, and he DIVES a third time, sending Priest over the desk! Kevin Patrick almost gets wiped out! Rollins tells Finn that if he wants to get crazy, let’s get crazy! Rollins brings Priest up and puts him in the ring. Rollins aims, springboards, but Priest catches him! SOUTH OF- NO, Rollins flips through to SUPERKCIK! And SUPERKICK again! Fans fire up as Rollins aims for the corner! But Rhea distracts! Dom HOTSHOTS Rollins down!
Fans boo but Sami trips Dom! Sami runs in to CLOBBER Dom! Finn is shocked, Rhea gets at Sami! The ref tells her to stay back, but then Finn SHOTGUNS Sami! Rollins climbs up the corner, but Priest CLUBS him first! Crucifix lift, RAZOR’S EDGE!! But then Priest sees his Mr. MITB briefcase!! Priest takes the straps down, but Finn grabs the briefcase? Is Finn gonna give it over? Finn says okay fine! Priest then holds it out to the ref, but Rollins is back up! So Priest swings, into a SUPERKICK that knocks the briefcase into Priest!! Rollins sees the case, Rhea gets at the ref! Dom rushes in, Rollins CHUCKS the case into Dom’s face!!
Rhea is furious, but Finn CLAWS Rollins’ eyes! Sami HELLUVA KICKS Finn down! CURB STMOP for Priest!! Cover, Rollins & Sami win!!
Winners: Sami Zayn & Seth Rollins, by pinfall
Though Kevin was not here, his best friend and his sorta good friend were able to #JustKeepFighting! They have humbled Judgment Day for the night, but will the champions of Raw be able to hold it down through SummerSlam?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of Raw, especially considering this is the go-home. Good video packages as always, though did we really need such a dramatic song for the Cody VS Lesnar recap? And we also got good segments out of Lesnar and Cody, though a bit standard formula by this point: Lesnar beats up Cody, Cody recovers and says his piece, wait for next time. Lesnar beating down Cody here, this has to mean Cody finds a way to win at SummerSlam and moves on to something else. Meanwhile, we got some career defining promo material out of Shayna and Ronda, working their real history together into this. Upping things to MMA Rules is really going to up this match, this could end up the best match either has had anywhere, but especially in the WWE.
Becky “getting” her match with Trish only for Stark to interfere, I should’ve known something like that would happen. And despite what they originally wanted, this won’t be for SummerSlam, Trish’s nose injury must be worse than they thought. Giving us two weeks for this can also help the build, it was starting to feel rushed because it was SummerSlam season. And Nakamura VS Ciampa was really good stuff. Of course Bronson was watching backstage, they love having him in three way feuds. And of course Nakamura wins by cheating to assert his Heel turn. I am still expecting Nakamura to end up siding with Bronson and Miz to all but force Ciampa to call upon Gargano & Lumis.
I am grateful they got Logan Paul’s stuff out of the way at the start. At the same time, good Heel Heat by bringing up Ricochet’s relationship with Samantha Irving. Logan stands tall here tonight, so I am really, really hoping the go-home math holds and Ricochet wins at SummerSlam. Great stuff from Imperium through the night, Ludwig getting a win over Riddle with a partial assist from Imperium was fitting for this ongoing story within the faction. Every loss is a major disappointment to Gunther and the others do not want to disappoint him.
And then, after a really fun match from Maxxine and Sarah with Maxxine’s first win, good interaction from Alpha Academy and Imperium. Gable VS Gunther, both the Five Minutes match and the normal match, was awesome stuff. If McIntyre doesn’t dethrone Gunther this Saturday, I would love if it was Gable at like Payback or some time after. Gunther vowed at the start of his reign that no American would dethrone him, so who better than an American Olympiad who clearly the crowds love? And Gable hasn’t had a singles title so it’d be a massive honor if he got the title off Gunther after Gunther set the new record for longest reign.
And of course, great stuff from the Judgment Day and their opponents tonight. Good group promo as always, and great brawl from Rhea and Raquel. But it sounds like we’re not getting that match at SummerSlam, either. Which is fine, I suppose, as it is still doubtful that Raquel would dethrone Rhea. And great stuff in the main event, the chaos at the end was a lot of fun. Priest and Finn again tease dysfunction over Priest being Mr. MITB, and that is what costs the team here tonight. Priest also got busted open in the end, he must’ve hit himself too hard with that briefcase for that Superkick spot. But Rollins winning here, that really muddies the math, so there’s a good chance someone in Judgment Day leaves Detroit with the title.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/27/25)
A Block, FINAL ROUND!
So close to the end, we can almost taste it!
Round nine has come, and it all comes down to this! Who takes A Block and goes to the Best of the Super Juniors’ finals?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Titan & Yota Tsuji VS Nick Wayne & Daiki Nagai; Titan & Tsuji win.
- MAO & Shoma Kato VS SHO & Yujiro Takahashi; Sho & Yujiro win.
- El Desperado & Toru Yano VS Robbie Eagles & Hartley Jackson; Desperado & Yano win.
- YOH & Tiger Mask VS Taiji Ishimori & Gedo; Yoh & Tiger Mask win.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Dragon Dia; Mack wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Francesco Akira; Akira wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Kanemaru wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Clark Connors; Fujita wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Robbie X; Robbie wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current A Block standings!
Hiromu Takahashi: 5-3, 10 points
Master Wato: 5-3, 10 points
Clark Connors: 5-3, 10 points
Francesco Akira: 4-4, 8 points
Kosei Fujita: 4-4, 8 points
KUSHIDA: 4-4, 8 points
Dragon Dia: 4-4, 8 points
Robbie X: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Ninja Mack: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Dragon Dia!
The American Ninja has no way forward to the finals, but he won’t stop fighting! Will he ruin Dia’s run at the top? Or will the Infinite Carat Diamond not crack under pressure?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “NINJA! NINJA!” Mack offers a handshake, Dia takes it, and the fans applaud the sportsmanship. They tie up, Dia headlocks, but Mack powers up and out. Dia ducks ‘n’ dodges, then slides under to tilt-o-whirl and arm-drag, only for Mack to handspring through! The fans fire up and Dia sees what he’s dealing with. Dia and Mack reset while the fans rally for “NINJA! NINJA!” Dia and Mack tie up, Mack headlocks, but Dia powers up and out. Mack drops down on the dropdown to gator roll and backslide, TWO! Cradle, TWO! Dia jumps the sweep, Oklahoma Rolls, TWO!
Mack stands, Dia has him for a cradle, TWO! Dia sweeps to cover, ONE! Mack steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO and Dia has a press, TWO! Dia stands but Mack drags him down with a headlock takeover! Dia headscissors, Mack kips free and Dia hits the takeover! Mack headscissors, Dia kips free, and the fans cheer the standoff. Dia and Mack reset, circle and feel things out. They knuckle lock, go forehead to forehead, then Mack wrenches an arm to whip. Dia reverses and hurdles, but Mack turns it into an atomic drop! Mack runs and BOOTS Dia down! Dia bails out and the fans rally as Mack handsprings! NINJA SPECIAL! Direct hit, but Mack does clutch his foot.
The fans cheer, the ref checks Mack, and Mack manages to stand. Mack hobbles over, brings Dia up, and he puts Dia in the ring. Mack stomps Dia, then clamps on with a CROSSFACE! Dia endures, fights around, and the fans rally. Dia kicks his way over to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Mack lets go, and then Mack brings Dia up to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! And back to the CROSSFACE! Dia endures again and the fans rally! Dia fights as Mack pulls back on the hold! Dia kicks his way over again, but Mack rolls Dia away! CROSSFACE! Dia endures, the fans rally more, and Dia reaches back to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Mack lets go.
Mack stands Dia up to CHOP! Mack puts Dia in a corner, and he CHOPS again! Mack whips corner to corner, Dia reverses, and Dia runs up, only for Mack to BOOT him! Mack fires body shots, and palm strikes! Mack has Dia in the corner again, runs up, but Dia BOOTS and RANAS! Mack bails out, Dai PLANCHAS, and down goes Mack! The fans fire up while both men are down on the outside. Mack crawls away, a fan helps him up, but Dia is after him. Dia puts Mack in the ring, then baits Mack into the leg scissors trip! Dia slingshots in but Mack slides out, so Dia lands on his feet. Dia jumps right back out to ASAI MOONSAULT!
The fans fire up as Dia takes Mack down again! Dia rises, fires himself up, and he goes back for Mack. Dia drags Mack up, puts him in the corner, and then stands him up to CHOP! Mack is stinging, but Dia hoists him up top. Dia CHOPS again, climbs up top, and hits the ASTRO SCISSORS! Mack writhes, Dia covers, TWO! Mack survives and Dia is frustrated, but he fires back up! The fans rally as Dia goes up. D D D D- NO, Mack catches Dia and RAMS him into the corner! And RAMS him again! Mack puts Dia up, ROCKS him, then ROCKS him again! Dia still BOOTS in return! D D- NO, Mack is up top to second rope SPANISH FLY!
The fans fire up while both men are down! The ref starts a double count while Mack and Dia stir. We pass 5 of 10, then 7, but Mack and Dia stand. They back up into each other, and Mack rolls Dia up! TWO, and Dia rolls Mack up! TWO! Dia sunset flips, TWO, and Mack sits on the prawn hold! TWO and Mack rolls through the sunset to stack! TWO and Dia sunsets, TWO! Mack has the cradle, TWO and Dia has the ghost pin! TWO!! Mack escapes, Dia ENZIGIRIS, but Mack rebounds to SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as Mack crawls his way over. Mack goes for the corner and vows to end it! The fans rally as Mack climbs, but Dia stirs.
Mack fires up and NINJA BOMB FLOPS as Dia moves! Mack writhes, Dia runs and goes right up top! D D D- SHURIKEN KICK!!! Cover, MACK WINS!!!
Winner: Ninja Mack, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Dia earns 0)
An incredible antiair attack brings Dia down, and now neither man is going to the finals! Both men still show great promise, will it be better luck next time next year?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Francesco Akira!
Time is running out, and maybe it’s too late, but the Time Splitter and the Crown of Fire are going to fight until the last possible second! But win, lose, or draw, who will be watching and waiting for the final results?
The bell rings and the two tie right up. They break, tie up again, and then break. They tie up again, Kushida headlocks, and he grinds Akira down. Akira powers up and out, but Kushida RUNS him over! Things keep moving, Akira stays low then hurdles over. Akira runs but Kushida HIP TOSSES! Akira rolls while Kushida cartwheels, and Akira is up to duck ‘n’ dodge then RANA! Kushida tumbles out while the fans fire up! Akira builds speed, but Kushida ducks the sliding dropkick! Kushida kicks low, whips, but Akira Tiger Feint Kicks on the apron! The fans fire up with Akira and he drags Kushida up to CHOP!
The fans rally, Akira brings Kushida around the way, and he CHOPS again! Kushida kicks low, puts Akira through the corner to then YANK him into the POST! The fans rally while Akira falls, but Kushida stands on the bad arm! Kushida twists the other arm, then brings Akira up. Kushida puts Akira through the corner again to YANK him back into the POST! Akira falls and clutches his arm, but Kushida leaves him behind to go into the ring. The ring count starts but Akira is back up and in very quickly. Akira CHOPS but Kushida kicks low, then scoops to SLAM! The fans rally, Kushida looms over Akira, then he stomps the bad arm!
Kushida drags Akira up, snap suplexes, then looms over Akira again. Kushida stands Akira up to CHOP! Akira CHOPS back! Akira fires a forearm, but Kushida snapmares and steps over to drop a KNEE on the arm! Kushida clamps onto Akira’s arm for a mounted chicken wing but Akira endures. The fans rally, Akira fights up, but Kushida wrangles him back down. Akira fights up, fires forearms, and runs, only for Kushida to SHOTEI! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Akira stays in this, but Kushida brings him up to ELBOW him in the head. Kushida wrangles Akira again, and has the short arm scissors! Akira endures as Kushida puts on the pressure!
Akira fights around, but Kushida powers him down to keep on the arm scissors! Akira fights around, manages to stack Kushida, TWO! Kushida lets Akira go and the fans rally up. Kushida stalks Akira to the ropes, then wrenches the arm. Kushida grinds Akira’s hand against the ropes! The ref reprimands but Akira clutches his arm. Kushida runs to SHOTGUN the elbow! Akira flounders, Kushida goes up the corner, but Akira ROCKS Kushida! Kushida goes to the apron, Akira steps out to join him, but Kushida KICKS the bad arm! Akira fires forearms but Kushida has the wristlock. Akira wrenches Kushida to WRING Kushida into the apron!
The fans rally while Akira shakes out his arm. Akira runs and builds speed to FLY! Down goes Kushida and the fans fire up! Akira roars, the fans cheer, and Akira drags Kushida up and into the ring. Akira tells Fukuoka, “IKU ZO!” The fans rally with Akira and he climbs up the corner. Kushida hurries to HANDSPRING KICK Akira! Akira wobbles up top and Kushida climbs up after him! Akira fires forearms but Kushida has the HOVERBOARD! The ref reprimands, but Akira fires body shots! Akira HEADBUTTS Kushida and Kushida drops back. Akira CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Akira whips, Kushida reverses, but Akira wheelbarrows!
Akira victory rolls to STOMP 182! The fans cheer and Akira covers, TWO! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Kushida toughs it out and Akira grows frustrated but the fans rally up. They cheer on “A! KI-RA!” and he brings Kushida up. Akira wrenches to ELBOW BREAKER, then goes again! ELBOW BREAKER! Akira wants another, but Kushida wrenches, so Akira rolls him up! TWO, Akira swings but Kushida ducks it! Kushida spins Akira to ROLLING ELBOW! Akira SUPERKICKS! Kushida winds up, but Akira LARIATS first! The fans fire up with Akira, but then Kushida cradles, deadlifts, and BACK TO THE FUTURE!! But Kushida can’t make the cover!
The fans rally while both men stir. Kushida rises and he goes for Akira. Akira grabs at Kushida, as well, and Kushida throws a forearm. Akira fires back! Kushida fires another, so Akira fires back! The fans rally while both men huff ‘n’ puff. Akira blocks the forearm to CLUB the arm! Akira fires a flurry, then eggs Kushida on! Kushida ROCKS Akira, then PENALTY KICKS the arm! Kushida runs, tilt-o-whirl, but Akira fights off the Hoverboard! Clinch and SPEEDFIRE!! Cover, TWO!! Kushida survives and the fans rally for Akira. Akira crawls to the corner, crowns up and NOVA- NO, Kushida ducks the fireball to SLIDE KICK!
Kushida SLIDE KICKS again, and again! Kushida whips, Akira reverses, but Kushida handsprings, into the reverse clinch! GROUND TARANTULA, but Kushida turns things over to a backslide! TWO!!! Akira escapes, but Kushida wrenches him and spins him for another backslide! Akira rolls through to SUPERKICK! Akira roars, the fans fire up with him, and NOVA- BODY SCISSOR TAKEDOWN! HOVERBOARD!! Akira is caught and Kushida cranks on that bad arm! Akira powers up to slip free of the body scissors! Akira shifts and finds the angle, GROUND TARANTULA!! Kushida endures, Akira PULLS on the arm, KUSHIDA TAPS! AKIRA WINS!!
Winner: Francesco Akira, by submission (gains 2 points; Kushida earns 0)
The Time Splitter could not put out the fire, and Akira still has life! But will this be enough for Akira to be a finalist? Or will he be extinguished by another’s victory?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
The Way of the Grandmaster fell in the main event of last round, but he still has a chance to be in the finals! Will he stay alive just a little longer? Or will the Heel Master pour some whiskey on Wato’s dreams?
Well, to start, Kanemaru attacks during Wato’s entrance! The fans boo as Kanemaru kicks and CLUBS Wato! Kanemaru POSTS Wato, Wato falls over, and Kanemaru stomps him down! The ref reprimands but Kanemaru tells him to shut up. Kanemaru leaves Wato behind and wants the ring count. The ref has the bell ring first, and now a ring count can start. Wato rises at 3 of 20, is on the apron, but Kanemaru runs up. Wato RAMS Kanemaru, takes aim, but Kanemaru shoves the ref into Wato! Wato falls, as does the ref, and the fans boo as Kanemaru goes out after Wato! Kanemaru POSTS Wato again!
Kanemaru brings out chairs, puts on one Wato’s leg, then SLAMS the other chair on top of it! Not quite a Con-Chair-To but it gets the job done. Kanemaru SMASHES Wato’s knee on the floor, then goes back to the ring. The ref reprimands but Kanemaru lets Wato writhe. Wato clutches his knee while the ring count starts again. Wato crawls but he’s still down at 10 of 20. Wato reaches for the apron at 15, stands at 17, but manages to jump in at 19! Kanemaru YANKS the bad leg, stomps away on Wato, then stands him up. Kanemaru whips, but Wato can’t even run! The ref checks Wato but Kanemaru is right on those legs!
Kanemaru chuckles as he holds Wato open, but then he gives the ref one leg so Kanemaru can split the wishbone! Wato flounders, stands, and Kanemaru DROPKICKS the legs out! Kanemaru then grabs a leg to YANK it! Kanemaru stomps Wato more, taunts him, then drags him back up. Kanemaru has the leg for the SHIN BREAKER! And then he turns Wato over, HALF CRAB! Wato endures and the fans rally while Kanemaru sits deep! Kanemaru pulls on the leg, but Wato scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer but Kanemaru won’t let go! The ref counts, Kanemaru finally lets go at 4, and he drags Wato right back up.
Kanemaru whips, but Wato still can’t run that well! Wato tumbles to the apron, then slips to the floor. Kanemaru goes right after Wato to SMASH the knee on the floor! The fans rally for Wato while he writhes but Kanemaru leaves him behind. The ref checks with Wato but Wato won’t let this stop him. The ring counts as Kanemaru waits on Wato. Wato is still down at 10 of 20, just like last time. Wato slowly rises and stands at 16. Wato rolls in at 17 and the fans cheer, but Kanemaru grabs the legs for a FIGURE FOUR! Wato endures, the fans rally, but Kanemaru puts on the pressure! Wato flails, reaches out, and he drags Kanemaru along! ROPEBREAK!!
The fans cheer and Kanemaru makes the ref help him undo the hold. Wato grits his teeth and clutches his leg but the fans still rally behind him. Kanemaru stomps Wato, stomps the leg, then kicks him around. Wato stands to CHOP! And CHOP! Kanemaru KICKS the leg! Kanemaru whips Wato but Wato again falls! The leg is in bad shape but Wato refuses to give up. Wato stands, Kanemaru runs up, but Wato ELBOWS him! And BULLDOGS! The fans fire up as Wato powers through the pain! Wato crawls over to Kanemaru and fires up! The fans rally again and Wato wrenches Kanemaru. Kanemaru fights the Recientemente and goes after that leg!
Kanemaru runs, but Wato blocks the boot to spin and ZIGZAG! The fans fire up, Wato brings Kanemaru up, and Wato wrenches to RECIENTEMENTE! Cover, TWO!! Kanemaru survives but Wato just fires up again! The fans are with him as he waistlocks and TSUTEN- NO, Kanemaru grabs the ref! Kanemaru mule kicks the leg! Then he KICKS the other leg! Then he trips Wato to step through, FIGURE FOUR!! Wato endures, the fans rally as hard as they can, but Kanemaru puts on the pressure! Wato reaches out but he’s so far away! Wato pushes against the main leg, he grabs at the ref, but that won’t save him!
Wait, what is SHO doing here?! The Murder Machine is in B Block, but the House of Torture boys will always help each other cheat! The ref keeps Sho back, but Yujiro Takahashi is also here! Tokyo Pimp slides the whiskey bottle to Kanemaru! Kanemaru CLUBS away on Wato’s leg with that bottle!! The fans boo as Wato can only suffer! Kanemaru puts even more pressure on the hold, and WATO TAPS!! Kanemaru wins!!
Winner: Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by submission (gains 2 points; Wato earns 0)
Kanemaru’s game plan to go after the legs was working well enough, he didn’t need the House’s help! But perhaps Kanemaru wanted to stoop to these lows in order to win! And now Sho & Yujiro help stomp away on Wato! But here comes Yoh! Direct Drive saves his tag partner and runs off The House! He even gets a chair! Yoh wants them to man up, but that’s not happening. But now, with Hiromu Takahashi having beat Wato and issuing the tag title challenge, and now Kanemaru winning tonight… Could we really be seeing such an odd couple as Timebomb & Heel Master going for the tag titles?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Clark Connors!
One down, two to go. Wato is out of the running after Kanemaru cut him off at the knees, so to speak. Will the Japanese Young Punk fight his way into the finals? Or will 100 Proof bring down even the mighty?
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. They feel things out, but then Connors KNEES low! Connors CLUBS Fujita, headlocks, but Fujita powers up and out. Connors RUNS Fujita over, the fans are torn, but Connors barks. The fans bark with the War Dog and he runs. Fujita stays low, then bypasses Connors to DROPKICK! The fans cheer while Connors bails out, and Fujita runs. Connors moves aside but Fujita goes to the apron. PENALTY KICK! Fujita sets up, Connors avoids the Asai Moonsault, and Fujita staggers to his feet for the JEEP FLIPPER! Connors tells fans to move so they move! Connors BOWLS Fujita into the chairs! STRIKE!
Connors tells more fans to move, then he drags Fujita up from the chairs. Connors BOWLS Fujita again, not quite a strike but close. Connors picks up the spare by stomping Fujita down. Red Shoes reprimands and wants this in the ring. Connors drags Fujita up and over, but Fujita fires body shots. Connors CLUBS Fujita, then POSTS him! Fujita falls in a heap and the fans rally up. Connors says it is time. He brings out WHEEL-SAN! The fans are torn, Red Shoes reprimands, but Connors shoves him aside! Connors SLAMS Wheel-san onto Fujita’s back! Red Shoes reprimands but Connors brings Wheel-san to the apron.
Connors aims, and he SUPER SLAMS Wheel-san onto Fujita! Fujita writhes and the fans are torn, but Connors throws up the Too Sweet. Robbie Eagles is here via commentary so he checks on his teammate and friend. Fujita is still in this so Connors lets the ring count start. The fans rally and Fujita is still down at 10 of 20. Fujita crawls at 12, rises at 14, but he flounders at 16! The fans rally harder, and Fujita springs in at 19.5! Connors hauls Fujita up to whip him hard into a corner! Fujita falls and Connors covers, TWO! Connors drags Fujita up, whips him hard into another corner, and he lets Fujita fall again.
Fujita writhes, Connors paces, and he stomps Fujita’s back! Connors drags Fujita up, reels him in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Fujita stays in this but Connors stays on him with a knee to the back and a chinlock clamped on! Fujita endures, reaches out, but Connors drags him from the ropes! Connors digs his knee into Fujita’s back, and puts a lot of extra pressure on that chinlock. Fujita still fights his way forward to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Connors lets go in frustration. Connors drags Fujita back up to snap suplex again! The fans rally and Connors aims from a corner. BANG and Connors runs in, but Fujita drop toeholds!
Fujita ties the legs up fast and has the Deathlock! Fujita has the chinlock now, but Connors endures! Connors bends Fujita’s fingers, Red Shoes reprimands, and Connors lets go to scramble forward, ROPEBREAK! Fujita undoes the leglock and protests about the fingers, but Connors huffs ‘n’ puffs. Connors brings Fujita up, whips, but Fujita LEG LARIATS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Fujita and Connors go to ropes, the fans rally up, and Fujita runs in at the corner. Fujita CHOPS Connors, snapmares, then goes up and out! The fans rally and Fujita springboards, MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Connors stays in this, but Fujita shakes his head. Fujita has the legs, he turns Connors over, and he has the BOSTON CRAB! Fujita sits down deep on Connors’ bad back! Connors powers up, reaches out, but Fujita drags him back to have the HALF CRAB! Fujita puts all he has into pulling that leg back, but Connors still crawls forward! Connors fights to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Fujita lets go, and Connors clutches his back. Fujita drags Connors up and reels him in, but Connors fights the suplex! Fujita powers through, Connors wrenches, but Fujita CHOPS! Fujita runs, but Connors SNAP POWERSLAMS!
The fans cheer and rally up while both men are down! Connors rises, brings Fujita around, but Fujita fights off No Chaser! Fujita wrenches, waistlocks, but Connors fights the lift., Connors switches, lifts, but Fujita throws elbows! Fujita waistlocks, Connors fights the lift, and Connors reaches out! ROPEBREAK! Fujita KICKS the arms, O’Conner Roll and CHAOS- NO, Connors fights free, runs, but Fujita pops him up into the waistlock! Connors fights free again, and LARIATS! But Fujita is right up!? Connors runs in, Fujita dodges, pop up and GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Connors stays in this but Fujita roars!
The fans fire up and Fujita vows to end this. Fujita drags Connors up, fisherman and torture rack! But Connors fights free, and he ROCKS Fujita in the back! TROPHY KILLER!! Cover, TWO!! Fujita survives Connors’ old finisher, but Connors drops back and runs in, BLINDSIDE SPEAR!! Connors is targeting Fujita’s back as much as Fujita is Connors’! Connors reloads, runs in again, SPEAR to the front!! Cover, TWO?!?! Fujita survives and the fans fire up! Connors is shocked, but he roars and drags Fujita back up. NO CHASE- NO, Fujita fights free! But Connors blocks the kick, spins him, and TROPHY KILLER BACKBREAKER!!
Fujita writhes, the fans rally, and Connors aims again. Fujita rises, Connors runs up, but Fujita BOOTS him first! Connors comes back, SPEAR meets DOUBLE STOMPS!! Fujita then clamps on the Deathlock! He has the arms, NEMOS SPECIAL!!! Connors endures but Fujita bends him back!! Connors flails, but he TAPS! Fujita wins!!!
Winner: Kosei Fujita, by submission (gains 2 points; Connors earns 0)
The Mighty Don’t Kneel, they don’t give up, and perhaps, they are still in this race! Will the Japanese Young Punk fight until the very end? Or will was this the last win he’ll get in BOSJ 32?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Robbie X!
It is apropos that the most decorated man, the FOUR-TIME BOSJ winner, is in the main event of the ninth and final round. If he wins, he moves on to potentially grabbing number five! But if he loses, it will be Kosei Fujita’s time to shine. Will Robbie take Hiromu to the X-treme? Or will the Ticking Timebomb still have time on the clock?
The bell rings and the fans rally for “HI-RO-MU! HI-RO-MU!” Robbie shrugs that off as he and Hiromu circle. They run up and DOUBLE LARIAT! They stay up, and Robbie ducks Hiromu’s elbow. Hiromu dodges in return and headlocks, only for Robbie to power up and out. Hiromu RUNS Robbie over, Robbie kips up, but Hiromu CHOPS him down! Robbie kips up again, kicks low, then runs, but Hiromu DROPKICKS the legs! Hiromu whips, Robbie reverses, but Hiromu still dropkicks the legs out! Robbie bails out, Hiromu fires the fans up, but then Hiromu waits as Robbie hobbles around. Hiromu goes out, Robbie slides in, then Robbie HANDSPRING KICKS!
The fans rally as Hiromu is on the floor, and Robbie PLANCHAS! Down goes Hiromu and the fans cheer. Robbie takes a fan’s Hiromu pillow, rubs it in Hiromu’s face, then SMACKS him with it! Robbie then tells fans to move as he fetches Hiromu. Fans rally for Hiromu but Robbie BOWLS Hiromu into chairs! The fans are torn as Robbie hits the strike, but Robbie also flips off the Hiromu fans. Robbie stomps Hiromu, then grabs a fan’s Hiromu towel to CHOKE Hiromu with it! Robbie throws it back at the fan, and in a way that towel is more valuable because it touched Hiromu. Robbie then drags Hiromu up to bring him to another section!
The fans hurry away, Robbie whips, but Hiromu reverses to BOWL Robbie into chairs! The fans fire up as Hiromu gets even with Robbie! Hiromu storms over to bring Robbie up, and CHOP! The fans cheer and Hiromu CHPOS Robbie again! They go through the crowd, and Robbie CLAWS Hiromu’s eyes! Robbie CHOPS Hiromu, laughs at him and the fans, then brings Hiromu back to ringside. Robbie ROCKS Hiromu, and then he takes chairs from the crowd! Robbie refreshes the count before he makes Hiromu take a swat. Robbie CHOPS Hiromu, sets the other chair up nearby, and he tells the fans he’s gonna end Hiromu!
Robbie runs, uses the chair to launch himself, CANNONBALL! Direct hit and Robbie says, “I’m a replacement, huh?” Robbie knows he filled Bushi’s spot when Bushi exited from NJPW, but he isn’t going to let that label him! Robbie puts Hiromu in the ring, then he stomps Hiromu. Robbie drops an elbow on Hiromu’s arm, then wrings it to stomp it! The fans rally while Hiromu writhes, but Robbie clamps on a chinlock. Hiromu endures the grind, fights up, but Robbie wrangles him to the mat. Hiromu kicks around and finds the ROPEBREAK! Red Shoes counts, Robbie lets go, but then Robbie KICKS Hiromu in the back.
Robbie eggs Hiromu on but Hiromu rises up. Robbie ROCKS Hiromu then eggs him on. Robbie CLAWS Hiromu’s back, but Hiromu CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Robbie ROCKS Hiromu, runs, but Hiromu dropkicks the legs out! Robbie stands, hobbles, but makes it to Hiromu to fire forearms. Robbie whips, Hiromu reverses, then he blows past to RANA Robbie! Robbie staggers to a corner, Hiromu goes to the opposite end, then Hiromu runs in! LARIAT, snapmare, and basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Robbie bails out. Hiromu goes to the apron, lines up a shot, and SHOTGUN DROPKICKS!
The fans fire up as Hiromu rises, and he goes for Robbie. Hiromu puts Robbie in, covers, TWO! Robbie shakes his head, he’s tougher than that, but Hiromu stays close. Hiromu brings Robbie up, fireman’s carries, but Robbie fights it. Hiromu throws Robbie into the dragon sleeper, Robbie spins around, but Hiromu still suplexes. Robbie knees Hiromu, then Robbie suplexes to hang Hiromu out to dry! Robbie then goes to the corner, climbs up, and GUILLOTINE DOUBLE STOMPS! Robbie hobbles his way back to the cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Hiromu stays in this! Robbie hobbles around, shakes out the legs, and goes back for Hiromu.
Robbie drags Hiromu up, reels him in, but Hiromu fights the lift! Hiromu wrenches out but Robbie CHOPS first! Robbie runs in, LARIATS, then puts a leg in ropes! Robbie KICKS the rope, then he SPIN KICKS! STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Hiromu survives and the fans rally up again. Robbie vows to end this, but Hiromu anchors a leg! Robbie stomps Hiromu, stomps him some more, then goes up the corner. The fans rally for Hiromu, and Hiromu rises to CHOP! Hiromu CHOPS Robbie again, then climbs up. Hiromu fireman’s carries, SUPER TIMEBOMB 1.5!! Cover, TWO!!! Robbie survives and the fans fire up!
Hiromu is frustrated but he rises up using the ropes. The fans rally and Hiromu has Robbie again! Fireman’s carry, and CORNER DEATH VALLEY! The fans fire up with Hiromu and he fireman’s carries again! TIMEBOMB- NO, Robbie sunset flips and stacks! TWO!! Robbie runs up, Hiromu BOOTS him, and Hiromu goes up! Robbie PELES and Hiromu falls! Robbie roars, rises, and climbs, X EX- NO, Hiromu dodges! Robbie comes back, but into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX into the corner! The fans fire up while both men are down! Red Shoes checks both men, they’re both able to continue, and the fans rally back up.
Hiromu crawls away and the fans chant for him. Robbie stirs, Hiromu heads back for him, and Hiromu stands Robbie up. Hiromu fires a forearm, Robbie staggers away to ropes, but Robbie comes back. Robbie fires a forearm, but Hiromu fires another. Robbie fires a forearm, Hiromu fires a forearm, and Robbie fires another! Both men wobble, but they rise up, and Hiromu fires a flurry! Robbie drops to his knees, but he flips Hiromu off! Hiromu grins, and he bends that finger! Hiromu CHOPS Robbie, then reels him in for VICTORY- NO, Robbie slips free of the suplex, waistlocks, but Hiromu fights the suplex!
Hiromu switches but Robbie runs and handsprings, but into a GERMAN SUPLEX! But Robbie’s right back up!? Robbie roars, runs up, and he slips around to GERMAN SUPLEX! But Hiromu is right back up! DOUBLE LARIATS collide, both men drop to their knees, but they go forehead to forehead! They stand, Robbie ducks a kick to SUPERKICK! Hiromu SUPERKICKS anyway! Robbie says F U and hits a PELE! Robbie runs, handsprings, but into a BACKSTABBER! Robbie writhes, Hiromu runs, HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER!! Cover, TWO!! Robbie survives and the fans fire up again! Hiromu feeds off the energy and he storms over to Robbie.
Hiromu drags Robbie up, fireman’s carries, and TIMEBOMB 1.5!! But that’s not all! Hiromu fireman’s carries again, but Robbie bends Hiromu’s fingers! And then he BITES them! Red Shoes reprimands, Hiromu takes a swing, but Robbie dodges! Handspring, LETHAL INJECTION X!! Robbie says F Hiromu! Another LETHAL INJECTION X!!! And now he goes up the corner! X EXPRESS!!! Cover, ROBBIE WINS!?!
Winner: Robbie X, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Connors earns 0)
So what if he was the underdog? So what if he’s last place? So what if he replaced Bushi in the block? Robbie X just beat the most decorated Super Junior alive today! And that means the winner of A Block is KOSEI FUJITA! Hiromu is furious, but Fujita walks back out here to have the spotlight! Fujita and Hiromu cross paths, and Hiromu pats Fujita on the shoulder as he exits. Fujita goes to the ring, and Robbie invites him in given Robbie won the main event. Robbie tells Fujita to get this in his little brain: Robbie beat Fujita, he beat Hiromu, so… If Fujita wins this whole thing and beats El Desperado, do what is right!
Robbie wants the first championship match with Fujita! The fans like that, and Fujita nods in agreement. Robbie leaves, will Mr. X have his chance at gold? As for Fujita, he grabs the mic to say, “Sorry to those of you who may have wanted to hear more from Robbie X. But if I’m in the position of naming challengers, then I will give him the first title shot.” The fans applaud, and Fujita continues on. “I won this A Block.” The fans applaud that, too, and Fujita says he’ll take “all the hope, hate and then I’ll win. That’s all!” The Japanese Young Punk keeps it short and sweet, but will the Ichiban Sweet Boy become the Best of the Super Juniors?
Here are the FINAL A Block standings!
Kosei Fujita: 5-4, 10 points [FINALIST]
Hiromu Takahashi: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Master Wato: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Francesco Akira: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Clark Connors: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
KUSHIDA: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Ninja Mack: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Dragon Dia: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Robbie X: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
My Thoughts:
An awesome start to the ninth round, and it is always fun to have these final playoff scenarios sort out. Mack VS Dia was great, even for not affecting anything, and I really do hope these two guys become the next big thing. I figured Kanemaru would screw Wato over with help from Sho & Yujiro, and this definitely feeds into the tag title story that involves Hiromu. Fujita overcoming Connors and Robbie X getting the upset on Hiromu was all awesome stuff, and I like the gentlemen’s agreement that Robbie will be the lineal contender should Fujita win the title. B Block is going to be awesome, I’m sure, and there are all sorts of great choices for Fujita’s opponent.
My Score: 9.1/10
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Will the revolution still be televised?
After weeks of going back and forth, Ricky Saints and Ethan Page once again fight over the NXT North American Championship to settle the score!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Ricky Saints VS Ethan Page; Ethan wins and becomes the new NXT North American Champion.
- Mike Santana VS Tavion Heights w/ No Quarter Catch Crew; Santana wins.
- Tatum Paxley VS Jaida Parker; Jaida wins.
- Jasper Troy VS Dante Chen; Troy wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship: Stephanie Vaquer VS Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence; Jacy wins and becomes the new NXT Women’s Champion.
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NXT North American Championship: Ricky Saints VS Ethan Page!
As if the last few weeks weren’t enough, The Absolute and All Ego had a confrontation in Tampa during Battleground! Now it is their time to shine and set the tone, but who will finally put this one to bed?
The introductions are made, but the hands start flying! Security rushes in already but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” The ref tells Mike Rome to say that no matter what, this match is starting right now! The bell rings, security clears out, and the hands fly again! Ethan headlocks, Ricky sends him into a corner, then Ricky hits a headlock takeover! Ethan kicks around, Ricky holds on, but Ethan pops free. Ricky hits another headlock takeover! Ethan fights up to hit a BIG back suplex! Ricky holds onto the headlock! The fans cheer on “Ricky! STROKES!” as Ethan keeps fighting.
Ethan headscissors, Ricky kips free, but now Ethan hits the takeover. Ricky endures as Ethan grinds the hold. The fans rally, Ricky powers Ethan to a corner, but Ethan turns it around. The ref counts, Ethan fires body shots, and the fans boo. Ethan stalks Ricky to another corner, then fires body shots. Ricky ELBOWS Ethan, BOOTS him, then blocks a kick to kick again. Ricky reels Ethan in but Ethan BACKDROPS free! Ricky staggers up, Ethan reels him in, Canadian Rack, but Ricky makes it to the apron! Ricky drags Ethan out of the ring, KICKS him from the apron, and then hops down to bring Ethan around.
Ethan blocks a whip to then whip Ricky into steel steps! The fans boo harder but Ethan scowls as he stands up. Ethan locks eyes on a chair and he picks it up. Security tells him no, and Ethan says alright. Other security keeps Ricky from rushing Ethan, and now Ava Raine is here! She gives special instructions, fans hope it is “NO D Q! NO D Q!” The ref tells security to “Let Them Fight!” The fans fire up as Ethan and Ricky are set loose! Ethan whips Ricky, Ricky slips through the corner, and he comes back to CLOBBER Ethan! Ricky stomps away on Ethan, the fans fire up, and NXT goes picture in picture.
Ricky snarls and looms over Ethan before dragging him up. Ricky SMACKS Ethan off the apron, off steel steps, then kicks him around. Ricky puts Ethan in the ring, stalks him, and runs to ELBOW DROP! Ethan sputters but Ricky is right on him. Ricky bumps Ethan off buckles, CHOPS him, and checks his ears for ringing after that one. Ethan flops down, Ricky poses, and then grins as he drags Ethan up. But Ethan YANKS Ricky into buckles! Ethan stands Ricky up to CHOP and ROCK, and then CLUB him on the back. Ethan CHOPS Ricky in a corner and Ricky staggers away. Ethan is on him in another corner, whips corner to corner
But Ricky comes back to CLOBBER Ethan! Cover, TWO! Ethan stays in this but Ricky stays on him. Ricky ROCKS Ethan and Ethan tumbles out of the ring. Ricky storms outside, stalks Ethan, and stands him up against barriers. Ricky fires body shots, then dumps him over barriers! The fans rally as Ricky goes up and brawls with Ethan! The ref has reinforcements and they tell these two to go back to the ring. Ethan and Ricky keep throwing hands, NXT returns to single picture, and fans boo as security drags these two back to ringside. Etahn and Ricky fight off security! Ricky SPEARS Ethan over the desk!!
The fans go nuts as Corey, Vic & Booker are almost collateral! Ricky and Ethan rise up, tangled in cords, and they still brawl! Security does what they can to usher these two back to the ring, and the ref says they gotta do this in the ring! Ricky and Ethan let off, but then Ethan CUTTERS Ricky onto a chair!! The chair explodes, and everyone is losing their minds! Ricky gasps and sputters, the fans boo, and Ethan leaves Ricky behind. Is Ricky even able to speak, let alone continue this match? The ref checks Ricky, Ricky shakes his head, but is that to say no, he’s not okay? Or that no, he won’t let Ethan win like this?
The fans rally as hard as they can for Ricky while he crawls and sputters. Ricky’s fighting spirit is strong, but Ethan has him for a Canadian Rack! EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, TWO!?!? Ricky survives and Ethan is pissed! Ethan rains down fists while the fans boo. The ref counts as Ethan pulls hair, and Ethan stops at 4. This isn’t No DQ, Ethan still has to follow the ref’s orders. Ethan drags Ricky up, grins, but Ricky RAMS him into a corner! Ricky fires body shots and haymakers! The ref counts, Ricky steps back, but Ethan throat chops! The fans boo as Ricky again coughs and sputters. Ethan storms up on Ricky, throws hands, then eggs Ricky on.
The fans rally for Ricky as he rises up. Ricky throws a forearm, but there’s not much behind it. Ethan hits back, Ricky fires another shot, and they start picking up speed! The fans cheer, but Ethan fires a flurry! Ricky blocks the next shot to ROCK Ethan! But Ethan SUPERKICKS back! RIPCORD and POWER- DDT!! Ricky turns the tables and both men are down! “This is Awesome!” as Ricky still has life! Ricky and Ethan slowly rise, Ethan runs up, but Ricky LARIATS! And LARIATS! Ricky dodges to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Then he wrenches Ethan, dragon sleeper, REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO!! Ethan survives but Ricky skips being frustrated to catch his breath.
The fans rally, Ricky runs, but Ethan dodges. Ricky dodges, but Ethan LARIATS Ricky inside-out!! Cover, TWO!! Ricky survives and Ethan seethes. Ethan lifts Ricky, Ricky fights free, and Ricky shoves to ROCK Ethan! Ricky reels Ethan in, he Canadian Racks, but Ethan slips free to the apron! Ethan and Ricky grab at each other, the ref counts, and Ethan HOTSHOTS Ricky! Ricky sputters, Ethan is on him, TWISTED GRIN!!! Cover, ETHAN WINS!
Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall (NEW NXT North American Champion)
No one can believe it, but this Ego Maniac has gold again. Ethan joins the exclusive elite who have had both the NXT Championship & NXT North American Championship in their careers, but this win comes with strings attached. Ethan must defend this title at Worlds Collide on June 7th, who will it be that steps to Ethan in LA?
Backstage interview with The Fatal Influence.
Sarah Schreiber is with Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & the returning Jazmyn Nyx. The arguing at Battleground between Fallon and Jacy opened the way to opportunity as now Jacy is facing Stephanie Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Championship in tonight’s main event. Jacy says, “We said we would get it done, that we would get an NXT Women’s Championship match. We just didn’t say how we were gonna get it done. And clearly, all it took was me smacking the taste out of Stephanie’s mouth to get it.” Fallon says personally, it should’ve been her competing, because the last time Jacy stepped in the ring with Stephanie, she lost.
Jacy smiles and says that tonight, she brings gold back to the Fatal Influence since Fallon failed against who? Oh, right, Stephanie! But if Fallon wants to be in Jacy’s corner, fine. If not, also fine. Jacy heads out, Jazmyn is already back in the middle of the squabbling, but will NXT once again be under the Influence? Or will the Toxic Rockstar have a meltdown against La Primera?
Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura are backstage.
The Bullhead Brawler goes over how it was just chair shot after chair shot at Battleground. But didn’t Inamura go back to Japan? He did, but then he came back to NXT for Briggs. Well, that’s such a great surprise. And he has Inamura’s vest! Inamura thanks Briggs, and says he couldn’t leave Briggs like that. There are still things to accomplish. Yes, like becoming NXT Tag Team Champions. Inamura agrees there, and more. Oh, got it! They take out The Culling and set their sights on the tag titles! Yes, and… even bigger! Briggs is intrigued, and says, “Hell yeah.” Could we see Briggs & Inamura start on a Two Man Power Trip?
Mike Santana VS Tavion Heights w/ No Quarter Catch Crew!
The Standard of TNA has fought hard for 16 years just for a moment like this. Will the Boricua Badass bring that Total Non-Stop Action and make an impact on NXT? Or will Tavion use The Standard to reach new heights in his own career?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “BORICUA! BORICUA!” Santana and Tavion circle, tie up, and go around. Tavion waistlocks, SLAMS Santana, then holds on as Santana fights up. Tavion SLAMS Santana again, but Santana fights up. Santana switches, wrenches, but Tavion slips through to wrench and wristlock. Santana rolls, handsprings, and wrenches to headlock. Tavion powers up and powers Santana to ropes. Tavion then powers out, and the two RAM shoulders! The fans fire up as Tavion and Santana egg each other on. Santana runs, Tavion hurdles, but Santana shoves Tavion to hurdle. Tavion rolls over but Santana SHOTGUNS!
The fans fire up while Tavion goes to the corner. Santana runs up, is put on the apron, but Santana ROCKS Tavion! And RAMS him, and slingshots. Santana stumbles, but he still springboards to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up, Santana brings Tavion up, but Tavion SAYANAGIS! Santana stumbles up, Tavion runs in, but Santana DUMPS Tavion out! Santana builds speed and he FLIES! Direct hit and down goes Tavion! Santana stands and the fans are fired up while NXT goes picture in picture.
Santana revels in the cheers, and he brings Tavion up. Santana puts Tavion in the ring, goes to a corner, and he runs corner to corner to UPPERCUT! Tavion wrenches and hits an atomic FACEBUSTER! Then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Santana is annoyed but he stalks Tavion. Santana drags Tavion up, reels him in, but Tavion blocks the suplex. Tavion suplexes, and he holds Santana up, only for Santana to slip free! Santana waistlocks, Tavion switches, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Tavion keeps Santana down with a waistlock and makes it a rear bearhug! Tavion shifts to a cover, TWO! Tavion HAMMERS away on Santana, covers again, TWO!
Santana shows the grit that’s carried him through these 16 years, but Tavion is on him again. Santana snap suplexes first! That’s Uno Amigo and Santana hits another, Dos Amigos! Then THREE AMIGOS! Cover, TWO! Tavion is still in this but Santana stays cool. Santana stands Tavion up, they throw hands, but Santana RAMS low! Santana snapmares Tavion, basement DROPKICKS, then covers, TWO! Tavion stays in this, showing the toughness that made him an accomplished Olympian, but Santana brings him up. Tavion fires body shots, hoists Santana up, and RAMS him into the corner! And RAMS him again, and again!
Santana kicks back, then CHOPS! Tavion goes to a corner, Santana storms up to CHOP again! Santana stands Tavion back up, but Tavion dodges the chop! Tavion CHOPS Santana, then swings again. Santana dodges, he CHOPS, and then brings Tavion around. NXT returns to single picture as Santana whips, but Tavion stops himself! Tavion then changes direction to CLOBBER Santana! The fans rally up, Tavion fires forearms, then he whips and LARIATS at the ropes! Santana coughs, Tavion whips, and he LARIATS against ropes again! Wren & Charlie cheer Tavion on but Santana whips, drops down, and jumps, but Tavion grabs the legs!
Santana kicks free, Tavion comes back, roll into the fireman’s carry! The fans fire up for the- NO, Santana sunset flips it! TWO, Tavion is up, but Santana goes for a leg! Tavion GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Cover, TWO! Santana stays in this but Tavion stays on him with a chinlock. The fans rally up as Santana endures. Santana rises, throws body shots, but Tavion CLUBS Santana. Santana goes to a corner, BOOTS in return, but Tavion comes back. Santana ELBOWS Tavion, Tavion HEADBUTTS! Tavion whips, Santana reverses, and Santana CHOPS! The fans are loving that one! Santana whips, Tavion reverses, but Santana goes up and over!
Santana blocks a kick and ENZIGIRIS! Santana runs, slips around, and he shoves Tavion. Tavion goes up and over, but Santana reverse somersaults to CUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Tavion survives that “Buck Fifty” and Santana is shocked, but “This is Awesome!” Santana brings Tavion up, fireman’s carries, but Tavion slips free and shoves again, OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Then a SLINGBLADE! Tavion fires up, waits on Santana, and he fireman’s carries. DEATH VALLEY BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Santana survives but Tavion nods. Tavion waits on Santana to rise up and the fans rally. Santana stands, Tavion runs, but Santana SUPERKICKS!
Santana whips, Tavion reverses, but Santana turns that back. Tavion bucks the O’Conner, Santana gets moving again, and Santana catches Tavion’s hurdle into a fireman’s carry! CHALK OUTLINE! Then Santana SPINS THE BLOCK!! Cover, Santana wins!
Winner: Mike Santana, by pinfall
Santana kept it 100 and he got the big win! The fans respect Santana, and Santana shows respect to Tavion. Dempsey isn’t so sure about this, but will he just have to get in the ring with Santana to learn what he’s all about?
The High Ryze speaks.
Wes Lee says, “Now y’all know I’ve been a part of something before. Brothers all connected, chasing the same dream, but… Is it possible for that connection to last if the dream’s changed? Not for long. See, the truth is, you can really only trust in yourself. That is, until something real comes along. Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, brute force and brilliant minds that mirror my conventions.” Tyson says they ain’t chasing greatness, they’re building it brick by brick. Tyriek says everyone wants to live the lifestyle, but the only way you get there is with loyalty. Not to a brand, but to a bond.
Wes says that is how you shatter the glass ceiling. Not by selling out but by buying in, and holding it down with the ones that stand with you. They didn’t fit the mold, so they made their own. And so long as they do that and stay true to the cause, there will only be one outcome: they rise. Will Wes and his new crew soon stand tall over NXT, Evolve, and ALL of the WWE?
Andre Chase speaks with Uriah Connors & Kale Dixon.
Mr. Chase tells his students to stop being overzealous. They’re demanding matches, jumping into action without a plan, and that’s how they got beat up by OTM. Kale says that sucked. Chase agrees. They need to when to seize the moment, but also when to fall back. They need to know when to take risks, but when- Uriah says, “So what you’re saying is that we need to take more risks.” Kale says they can definitely do that. No, that’s not- But Kale & Uriah spot Ava. They want to talk, she says she has a minute so get to it. Mr. Chase wants the boys to take risks and seize the moment, so they wanna do just that!
Ava says okay, she was just looking over the card for next week, and there is still a spot open. They can be in action against… Dark State. Uh oh. D-Dark State? But that’s four of them and two of Chase U… Well, no, it’ll be a Six Man Tag. Take those risks and have fun! Mr. Chase can’t believe what he just got dragged into… Kale says at least they all get to team up. Chase says they’re not a team! What will it take for Mr. Chase to reach these kids?
Luca Crusifino finds Tony D’Angelo backstage.
The Consigliere starts to ask about Battleground, but The Don tells him to sit down. Luca sits at the table, and Tony says we all thought Stacks clipped Luca in the desert. Then Luca shows up in Tampa like he was on vacation, and he just stares Tony down. Luca says he had no idea what to do. Tony doesn’t wanna hear excuses, but Luca says on his mother’s eyes, Stacks drove Luca further out into that desert and just left him there. Luca was just as shocked. Oh, just left him, huh? Then why didn’t he reach out? Well, Rizzo was in hiding, Stacks attacks Tony at the safehouse, and if Luca reached out, he might’ve put them all at risk.
Tony sighs, thinks on it, and says this still doesn’t smell right. Luca says Rizzo’s number was disconnected. After seeing everything going on, Luca had to come back. Tony says okay, so Luca comes back at Battleground, but he costs Tony the match? That was not Luca’s intent! Then what was? No, save it. Tony doesn’t know who to trust right now. Luca says he can be trusted. Is that true? Or is there more than meets the eye to this?
Trick Williams is here!
The fans fire up for the NEW TNA World Champion, and they chant “WHOOP DAT TRICK! WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Trick struts to the ring and grabs the mic to cut his music. “Reporting to you live, the sexiest and most entertaining superstar alive, Hollywood Trick has finally arrived!” Trick says he is making history this time! The fans chant “TRICK N A!” Trick says for the first time ever, and NXT superstar is holding the TNA gold! But add to that: TWO-TIME NXT Champion, ONE-TIME North American Champion, Iron Survivor Winner, let’s talk about it! Nah, forget that! Don’t you start clapping now!
If memory serves, a lot of the ones clapping were also waving their hands from side to side and playing singalong with #AverageJoe! If you were in that, he has one thing to say to you: “Don’t you feel stupid?” The fans are torn, but Trick grins as the “Average Joe!” chant starts. And speaking of average and stupid, why is everyone trying to figure out where’s the line between NXT and TNA? TNA and NXT? DAMMIT, don’t you cross Trick Williams cuz he IS the line! The fans chant “He’s The Line!” Trick says since NXT didn’t appreciate him like they should, he gonna go to TNA, wear this gold nice and proud. It look good, don’t it?
Check who else held this gold before: Kurt Angle; Drew McIntyre; Bully Ray Dudley; AJ Styles! But none of them compare to Trick Williams! Especially not Joe Hendry. So here’s how it goes: He is turning his back on the people cuz they turned their back on him. Yes, you did! You sang along! He remembers! Trick is gonna go to TNA, talk to management, all them who work for Trick now, and they gonna make some changes. Starting with the name! IT is now… TRICK’N A! But wait! Santana makes his way out here! The Standard says, “Big Trick Willy, huh?! The main man on the block, right?” Trick says let’s talk about it.
Santana says hey, he personally wanted to come out here and give him props for Sunday. Trick says he’ll say this. Santana just made his first mistake by interrupting his champion. Oh, first and foremost, let’s get this straight: Trick is NOT Santana’s champion. Second, Trick made a terrible first impression by coming out here as TNA’s champion and trying to tear down TNA. But guess what? TNA been killin’ the game! TNA been gainin’ momentum day after day! And the last thing that Santana is gonna do is sit back and as the man that carries the flag and watch someone else tear it down after what Santana and that TNA locker room have done to build it up!
The fans cheer, and Santana tells Trick, that ain’t happening. Trick tells Santana that obviously, he doesn’t get how things work. But that’s because Santana has never been THE TNA World Champion. So he’ll help Santana out. When you ARE the top champion of your brand, once you have carried that weight, only then can you call the shots! Santana says Trick makes him laugh. But guess what? People like Trick also piss Santana off. Let’s remind Trick, as he obviously needs a refresher… Santana is a loud ‘n’ proud Boricua from the Bronx, baby! The fans cheer that! Santana has seen guys like Trick come and go.
But let Santana be the one to tell Trick, he’s a pretender! Trick is a pretend fighter, a pretend rapper, what with those heels and tight pants. And after last Sunday at Battleground, Trick is a pretend champion! But Santana will tell Trick that Santana is the illest and realest! Trick ain’t ever dealt with someone like him! But to spit facts, Santana will be the man to take that TNA World Championship off Trick! Trick says let’s be real. Santana can keep popping off, but Trick will take off his pepper steppers and beat Santana’s ass! But wait, is that Santino Morella on the tron? He wants everyone to just take it easy, he sees it is getting heated.
And Santana will say this, “Tricky Williams,” congratulations on the victory. But as TNA Director of Authority, he wants Trick to know that he will be a fighting champion. Santino already spoke with Ava, and next week, Trick defends that title against Mike Santana! The fans are fired up already! Trick’s first defense is coming up fast, and Santana offers a handshake. Trick leaves him hanging, but then takes a swing! Santana blocks to throw haymakers! Then he THROWS Trick! The fans fire up as The Standard locks eyes on the belt. Trick says don’t do it, but Santana holds the belt up high! Will Trick’s first defense also be his last?
Ava talks with Stephanie Vaquer.
The NXT General Manager knows La Primera asked for this match tonight, but Ava has to address the rest of what happened at Battleground. At Worlds Collide, Vaquer will have a tag match against Dalys & Chika Tormenta. Ava knows that’s a lot on her plate, but Vaquer needs to find a tag partner. Vaquer thanks Ava for the news, and promises to find a partner. But first, she’ll defend her title. Wait, Lola Vice already volunteers! She’ll totally team with Vaquer. Ava says that’s perfect! Good luck out there. Lola says Vaquer doesn’t need luck to handle Jacy. Will Vaquer rock the Toxic Rockstar to then join Lola in LA?
Tatum Paxley VS Jaida Parker!
Loneliness can be soul crushing, and no one’s soul has been crushed more lately than Tatum’s. But will she use the pain she feels as motivation? Or will Miss Parker give her some physical pain to go along with the emotional?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jaida powers Tatum to the corner, gets up in her face, but the ref counts. Jaida pushes Tatum, talks trash, but Tatum puts Jaida int he corner! Tatum CHOKES Jaida, Jaida shoves her back and RUNS her over. Things keep moving, Tatum hurdles, then rolls back to victory roll Jaida, TWO! Tatum dodges Jaida, underhooks, and BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES! Jaida flounders, Tatum snarls, and Tatum bumps Jaida off buckles! Tatum goes all three levels, but then Jada reverses. Tatum stops herself, but Jaida hits a BACKSTABBER! Tatum flounders away, Jaida runs up and RAMS into her!
The ref counts as Jaida digs her shoulders in. Jaida puts Tatum in the ropes, CHOPS her, then goes side to side for the TEAR DROP! Jaida high steps it while Tatum flounders, and then Jaida storms back up on Tatum. Jaida KICKS Tatum, ELBOW DROPS, then clamps on with the motorcycle stretch. Tatum endures, the fans rally, but Jaida stands on Tatum. Tatum fights up, turns around, but Jaida sits her back down! Jaida steps over to sit on Tatum! Tatum sputters, Jaida brings her up with a dragon sleeper, but Tatum slips free and O’Conner Rolls! TWO, and Jaida runs up. Tatum dodge sin the corner, rolls Jaida up, TWO!
Tatum jumps up to KNEE SMASH! Jaida staggers, Tatum rallies with forearm after forearm! ENZIGIRI! Jaida sputters, Tatum runs up again, CROSSBODY in the corner! Tatum snapmares Jaida, the fans rally, and Tatum runs to ROLLING AX KICK! Jaida staggers around, and Tatum SHOTGUNS her down! Jaida tumbles out, Tatum wants after her, but the ref holds Tatum back. Jaida sees the doll collection and tags the Gigi! She throws that one in, the ref reprimands and Tatum hurries after Gigi. Tatum cries, but the HIP-NOTIC hits!! Cover, Jaida wins!
Winner: Jaida Parker, by pinfall
That was cold blooded! Jaida uses Tatum’s emotions against her, but wait! THEA HAL is on Jaida! The fans cheer, Jaida gets free, but Thea wants the arm! Jaida scrambles away! Thea wants payback for the unwarranted hip attack last week, will she have her vengeance?
Jasper Troy speaks.
“Who is Jasper Troy? There was never doubt that I was going to win LFG. I’m gonna make an impact in NXT, and it starts tonight.” The LFG Season 1 Champion is ready, but who will “welcome” him to NXT?
Jasper Troy VS Dante Chen!
It would seem the Singapore Superhero is stepping up to this iron wall of a man! Will Troy look to destroy all in his way to the top?
The bell rings, the two tie up, and Troy puts Chen right in a corner. The ref counts, Troy brings Chen around to put on the ropes, but the ref counts again. Troy lets off slowly, but Chen whips. Troy blocks, reels Chen in, but Chen slips under to headlock. Troy powers up, Chen holds tight, so Tory lifts him to put on the apron! The ref counts, Chen lets go, but Troy grabs Chen by the neck! Troy runs Chen side to side but Chen avoids hitting the post! Chen bumps Troy off buckles, climbs up, and he leaps, only for Troy to get under. Chen comes back, Troy scoops him, but Chen slips free. Chen shoves Tory, runs up, but into a BACKDROP!
Troy huffs ‘n’ puffs and he runs up to ALRAIT Chen up and out! The fans fire up, Troy goes outside after Chena, and Troy fireman’s carries. SNAKE EYES off the apron! The fans rally, Troy puts Chen in, and Chen scrambles up. Troy clamps on with a chinlock and thrashes him around! Troy then fireman’s carries to HOTSHOT Chen off the ropes! Chen staggers, Troy SPLASHES him in the corner! Troy scoops for a RUNNING BACKBREAKER! Troy bends Chen back against his knee! But Chen fires knees! Troy shoves Chen down, but Chen UP KICKS! And UP KICKS again! Troy shakes that off, comes back, and he whips.
Chen ducks ‘n’ dodges, then BOOTS Troy! Troy snarls, Chen LARIATS, but Troy stays up. Chen fires a forearm, but Troy stays up. Chen fires hands, and an ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up, Chen runs, but Troy picks him up! Chen kicks off ropes to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Chen BOOTS Troy down! Troy staggers, Chen aims, DOUBLE CHOP! Troy rebounds to BODY CHECK!! Troy roars, the fans fire up, BLACK HOLE SLAM!! Cover, Troy wins!
Winner: Jasper Troy, by pinfall
But wait! Here comes Oba Femi! The Ruler still owes the new guy from a few weeks ago! Oba is in the perch and he tells Troy that he was very impressed. But at least Oba has the decency to show Troy the respect he deserves, unlike Troy did with Oba. Oba says he could have easily come into that ring and jumped Troy from behind, then beat him down like a thief. But Oba would not do that. Troy better enjoy his five seconds of fame, because now that he has Oba’s attention, it is over! The NXT Champion puts Troy on notice, when and where will these titans battle it out?
No Quarter Catch Crew regroups backstage.
Myles says Tavion did great representing NXT against Santana. Tavion thanks Myles for that, then Dempsey and Wren walk in. Dempsey is glad that everyone is here. Tavion and Myles looked strong in their matches, the NQCC is proud. But… They also tried to prove themselves as singles wrestlers and failed. Therefore, the only course left is to refocus as a group. Myles asks, “What?” And no, that’s not cuz he’s hard of hearing. Myles isn’t just going to go backwards after a loss to Oba. Myles proved he belongs on the big stage. Wren says yeah, he did! Myles will not retreat to some shell.
Dempsey says Myles isn’t ready for the deep waters. Uh, Myles actually is, Charlie. No, that’s his youth and inexperience talking. Dempsey brought Myles into the NQCC, and if anyone decides- Myles brings up beating Dempsey. Would that prove he’s ready? Dempsey says that isn’t happening. Well then let’s do it! Just like the good ol’ days, right? Myles VS Dempsey, and if Myles wins, Dempsey lets Myles go. Dempsey says fine, but let’s make it a British Rounds match. Deal. The two shake on it, Myles leaves, and Wren asks Dempsey why he has to do this. But will Dempsey keep Myles under his thumb? Or will Myles use Dempsey’s favorite match against him?
Ethan Page is back in the ring…?
“Ladies and gentlemen, standing before you is arguably the greatest North American to hold the North American Championship, and I ain’t waiting to celebrate! We are celebrating TONIGHT!” The fans boo but wait! Je’Von Evans is here! “Dang, you turnin’ up and didn’t invite me, bro? We got history! I’m still waiting on you to pay for my jaw injury, but congratulations, bro. I can’t think of nobody more underserving to win the NXT North American Championship! Like, if we gonna be deadass, last week, when you poured off on me during the Triple Threat, that cost me. And I couldn’t live with that.
“So, earlier tonight, after you won, I was talking with Ava, and since we have this big showcase with WWE and AAA called Worlds Collide, you, champ, will be defending that precious NXT North American Championship at Worlds Collide against ME, the Young OG!” Ethan says no, no, no, hold on! Je’Von does not DESERVE a shot at Ethan! He deserves to put on a mask, even though he’s not a luchador! Right, right, Worlds Collide isn’t just WWE and NXT, Ethan’s got a lot of people gunning for him. But everybody in NXT knows dat boi BOUNCY~! But… Brother here has hops, too. Wait, LAREDO KID is here!
The fans cheer as AAA’s rising star comes in from the crowd, and he thanks Je’Von for the intro. Laredo Kid says, “Let me introduce myself. I am Laredo Kid, the most complete luchador you will ever see. I have won championships from TNA to AAA, and now… I come for the North American Championship match!” Ethan says hold on, hold on, is this a Triple Threat now? NO! Ethan says tonight is his celebration, and he won’t let these two ruin his night! Je’Von sarcastically says, “Oh~ no~! I forgot, I forgot, my bad. You still going against one more person” What?! REY FENIX?!?
The fans fire up as the Firebird says it is good to be here in NXT! The fans sure love the idea! And Fenix says this passion, this spirit, everyone has been telling Fenix about it! And Ethan may have just won that title, but unfortunately for him, on Saturday, June 7th, he’s gonna lose it! The fans cheer that! Fenix says at Worlds Collide, it will be a FATAL 4 WAY for that NXT North American Championship! And Fenix hopes Ethan will be ready, because on that night, Fenix brings the fire, and he will burn Ethan up! ANIMO!! This is going to be a hot match to kick off the Summer! Will All Ego even stand a chance?
Ava, Stevie Turner & Robert Stone talk backstage.
Suit Man Stone says this is wild! Ethan’s got his hands full for Worlds Collide! Can you believe it? Ava can, cuz she booked it. Stevie says hold on, hold on. Sean Legacy won that Triple Threat to be a contender. Why’s Ava throwing in these three other people? Okay, okay, hold on. Ava says the reason why it is a Fatal 4 Way at Worlds Collide is because Ava wanted talent from AAA, NXT and even main roster to get their opportunity. She did not forget Sean. Stone says Sean is still the first WWE ID talent to get a title match in NXT. Stevie accepts that. Ava says to her point, Sean Legacy will get his opportunity, 1v1, after Worlds Collide.
Stevie says that is absolutely perfect. And tomorrow night, let us not forget! WWE Evolve on Tubi makes history by crowning the FIRST-EVER WWE Evolve Women’s Champion! Kylie Rae VS Wendy Choo VS Kendal Grey VS Kali Armstrong! Ava will be watching, won’t she? Yes, Prime Minister. Stone will be on commentary, too. Who will be crowned as the first-ever WWE Evolve Women’s Champion? And who makes it out of LA just to run into #SuperSean?
Stephanie Vaquer heads for gorilla.
But waiting along the way are the many stars of the Women’s Division, including Karmen Petrovic, Kendal Grey, Carlee Bright, Nikkita Lyons, Kelani Jordan, and Lash Legend! They all want that title, but will the NXT Women’s Champion still be La Primera? Or will the Toxic Rockstar pull off the upset of the decade?
NXT Women’s Championship: Stephanie Vaquer VS Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence!
Battleground was hard fought for the champion given she was against the Juggernaut. But the constant bickering of these toxic elements sparked a confrontation, and that then made this match. Will Vaquer humble Jacy once and for all? Or is she falling into a trap?
Well speaking of traps, Jacy just jumps Vaquer the moment Vaquer is in the ring! Jacy stomps away, the fans boo, but Jacy says she’s the next champ! Vaquer stops a punch to SLAP Jacy! And SOBAT! The fans rally for “LA PRIMERA!” as she whips, but Jacy reverses. Vaquer ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl, roll-up, and cover, TWO! Jacy is up, she kicks, but Vaquer blocks to SOBAT again! Vaquer whips again, then blows past Jacy to spin and arm-drag! Jacy comes back, Vaquer sweeps to cover, ONE! Jacy sweeps to cover, ONE! Both women stand, Vaquer fires forearms, then she snapmares. Vaquer wants it and the afns cheer!
Vaquer smiles and wraps on the headscissors! But Jacy pops out the back! The fans boo but Jacy KICKS Vaquer in the side! Jacy runs to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Jacy sits Vaquer up to KICK her! And KICK again! Cover, TWO! Vaquer stays in this, the fans rally but Jacy drags her up. The fans rally, Jacy whips Vaquer to a corner, then runs up and back body blocks! Jacy reels Vaquer in for a suplex! Cover, TWO! The fans rally behind Vaquer but Jacy smirks. Jacy whips Vaquer, runs in, but Vaquer BOOTS her down! Vaquer then dribbles Jacy’s face off buckles! Vaquer scrubs Jacy’s face, then goes corner to corner.
But wait, Chika Tormenta y Dalys are here tonight?! They get on the apron, Vaquer BLASTS them both down, and Lola Vice helps out! The fans fire up as Lola brawls with Dalys, but then Chika is after her, too! Refs and security rush back out here, they get those three out of here, but Jacy rolls Vaquer! TWO, SUPERKICK from Vaquer! Jacy is on the ropes, Vaquer 619s! The fans fire up, Vaquer springboards, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jacy survives that shot but the fans still rally behind Vaquer as NXT goes picture in picture.
Vaquer stalks Jacy, drags her up, and whips. Jacy sunset flips but Vaquer stays up! She scrapes her heels off Jacy’s face to then drops a leg, brother! Cover, TWO! Jacy survives but Vaquer is right on her. Jacy ROCKS Vaquer, but Vaquer ROCKS Jacy, and repeat! They go back and forth, Jacy whips, but Vaquer reverses. Vaque runs up, Jacy ELBOWS Vaquer, then NECKBREAKERS! Both women are down and Vaquer scrambles to the outside. Jacy pursues but aims from the apron. Jacy PENALTY KICKS Vaquer down! Jacy snarls as she brings Vaquer back up, and she puts Vaquer back in the ring.
Vaquer goes to a corner and Jacy stomps a mudhole into her! The ref counts, Jacy backs off to soak up heat, then Jacy runs back in, CANNONBALL! Jacy drags Vaquer to a cover, TWO! Vaquer shows the toughness that made her champion, but Jacy SMACKS her off the mat! Jacy clamps onto Vaquer to bend her back with a chinlock stretch. Vaquer endures, fights up, but Jacy THROWS her down! Jacy clamps back onto Vaquer with the chinlock, but Vaquer fights up again. Vaquer powers Jacy back, but Jacy sends her into buckles! NXT returns to single picture while the fans boo. Jacy runs in, but Vaquer catches her!
Vaquer wrenches and SMACKS Jacy off buckles, then sunset flips! Jayc rolls through, PENALTY KICK! The fans boo but Jacy rains down fists! The ref reprimands about pulling hair, but Jacy basement SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO! Jacy grows frustrated, Fallon says she would’ve won by now, but the fans continue to rally for Vaquer. Jacy drags Vaquer up, but Vaquer throws hands. Jacy KNEES low, fireman’s carries, but Vaquer slips free to shove. Jacy BOOTS Vaquer, then SLINGBLADE BACKBREAKERS! The fans boo, but Jacy lines up a shot. Vaquer staggers to her feet, but she scoops Jacy first! BACKBREAKER!
Jacy staggers into another scoop and BACKBREAKER! Things speed up, both women grab hair for a FACEBUSTER! The fans fire up while both women are down! The fans cheer on “NXT!” as Jacy and Vaquer rise. Vaquer HEADBUTTS, but Jacy SLAPS! Vaquer fires off HEABDUTT after HEADBUTT, then serves up SOLE FOOD! Jacy goes to a corner, Vaquer LARIATS and sits her down! Vaquer scrubs Jacy with her boot, then runs corner to corner, METEORA! The fans fire up and Vaquer pushes Jacy to a cover, TWO! Vaquer snarls, reels Jacy in, but Jacy powers out! Vaquer slips around, backslides, ONE, and Jacy KNEES Vaquer! Cover, TWO!
Vaquer survives and Jacy grows frustrated. Jazmyn coaches Jacy, Fallon doesn’t seem to care either way, but Jacy runs in, CANNONBALL only gets buckles as Vaquer moves! Jacy staggers up, Vaquer runs in, and Vaquer blocks boots. DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Jacy writhes and falls out of the ring. Vaquer goes to the apron, Jacy clings to the apron skirt, but Vaquer still brings her up. Jacy TRIPS Vaquer! Vaquer is on the floor, Jacy goes up, but Vaquer blocks the kick! Electric Chair SNAKE EYES! The fans are thunderous and Vaquer smiles! Vaquer sends Jacy into the steel steps! The fans fire up more as Vaquer pushes Jacy into the ring.
Vaquer stalks Jacy, underhooks, TIGER CODE BREAKER!! Vaquer isn’t done with Jacy, she wants to make Jacy pay! Vaquer underhooks, but Fallon distracts her from the apron! Vaquer snarls, but Jacy waistlocks! Vaquer switches and SHOVES Jacy into Fallon! Jazmyn is stunned, Vaquer SUPERKICKS Jacy, and Jacy falls out to the floor! Fallon and Jacy argue, Jazmyn says this isn’t the time for that! They’re supposed to be a team! But Jacy & Fallon SHOVE Jazmyn!? Vaquer SKY TWISTERS onto Fatal Influence!! Jazmyn storms off, she is done with her so-called friends! Vaquer puts Jacy back in and the fans fire up again!
Fallon says go ahead, Jacy, do this your way! Jacy runs up, Vaquer ducks the elbow and hit a BIG back suplex! Vaquer sits Jacy up and she wraps on the headscissors! The fans join Booker T in saying, “AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! Yeeeeeeeah~!” The Devil’s Kisses stun Jacy and she goes to a corner. Vaquer runs in, DOUBLE- NO, Jacy puts her up top! Jacy swings, but into the HANGING ARMBAR!! But Jazmyn is back, and she gets on the apron to distract the ref! FALLON TIGER FEINTS VAQUER!!! The fans boo as Fallon shoves Vaquer in! Jacy hits the ENCORE!! Cover, JACY WINS?!?!
Winner: Jacy Jayne, by pinfall (NEW NXT Women’s Champion)
Literally everyone is stunned, but Jacy is finally THE NXT Women’s Champion! Granted, it took both of her friends to pull off this absolute sham of a win, but apparently that was the plan all along. NXT is now under the Influence, how toxic is the Women’s Division going to get?
My Thoughts:
A great episode for NXT, and what a wild way to follow up Battleground. Stephanie Vaquer VS Jacy Jayne for the title even being booked was a surprise in itself, and then what a bold move for them to take this title off Vaquer on TV and not at Battleground. I did appreciate that we saw a lot of the other women of NXT watching Vaquer walk to gorilla, it was a foreshadowing but in a way I did not expect. Granted, they also overbooked the main event with bringing out Dalys & Chika Tormenta and then Lola Vice, and they even gave us that Fatal Influence fallout fake-out to lower even Vaquer’s guard against Fallon attacking her. A very well protected loss for Vaquer, and I suppose this opens the door for Jordynne Grace to get one more try now that she’ll be able to bulldoze all of Fatal Influence at once.
Very good NXT debut match for Jasper Troy with Dante Chen. Poor Chen, he gets hurt, comes back, gets hurt, comes back, gets squashed. But Oba confronting Troy was great, too, can’t wait to see that match. Good match from Tatum VS Jaida but of course Jaida won to then cue Thea going after her. Jaida VS Thea will be great, and it’d be more fitting if they moved to a Triple Threat, not a tag match, because Tatum doesn’t even really like Thea, she’s jealous of Thea having friends out there. The winner of that can then move on towards a title match while the other two settle their own issues, a real win-win for NXT.
Good promo from Briggs & Inamura, and I like that Inamura was vague about the goals beyond tag titles and The Culling. They’re still gonna have that grudge match, but it’d be really fitting this story if Inamura wanted to try a singles title run first before worrying about tag titles. I still feel like Briggs is going to end up with The Culling because of Brooks Jensen. Very good promo from the new Chase U, and they of course step in it again. Dark State is going to eat up Kale & Uriah, and I wonder if that compels Mr. Chase to try harder with them. We could get a fun training montage that helps Kale & Uriah take things more seriously, but also bring up old memories of Duke & Riley.
Good promo from Tony and Luca to keep us wondering whose side Luca is on, and there has to be a rematch of Tony VS Stacks to help smoke out the truth. Very good promo from Wes & The High Ryze, I’m sure they’ll get going across NXT, TNA and even Evolve, maybe make moves towards titles on the other side of Worlds Collide as we head for Great American Bash, and hopefully win something to justify the trio.
The rest of tonight was all so greatly intertwined, a real textbook example that should be followed. Ricky VS Ethan opening turned out really well, especially using the concept of “There MUST be a winner!” That cutter to the chair was nuts, but that chair was clearly “gimmicked” to break like that. Ricky sold it perfectly, it really added drama, and because of that, Ethan of course won. Ethan talking later was a headscratcher until Je’Von showed up to start us on that Fatal 4 Way news. And NXT was even smart enough to give us Ava, Stevie & Stone talking out the logic of making Sean Legacy wait. That Fatal 4 Way is going to be insane, and then there’s also potential for Sean Legacy bringing the WWE Evolve Championship along for what would surely be another great match.
Great match from Santana VS Heights, and Santana naturally won. The NQCC had a good promo together, and I like Myles wanting his independence from Dictator Dempsey. It might be a bit easy for Myles to win the British Rounds match, but perhaps they can go to the time limit on round six and give us sudden death overtime to truly have Myles shows Dempsey he is ready. Great promo from Trick and Santana to give us Trick’s first title defense, but I wouldn’t expect Trick to be one ‘n’ done. Trick surely shows up on TNA this Thursday to help hype the match, shows up on more Impacts through the summer, then maybe loses this title on a TNA PPV or special episode as payback for how he won it on a WWE show.
My Score: 8.9/10
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