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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (8/24/23)

The Mighty Front Man returns!

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ROH Wrestling 2023

Will someone #JustTapOut tonight?

AEW is preparing to go All In, but ROH isn’t going to be left out of the fun! Zack Sabre Jr. returns to defend the NJPW World Television Championship!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Six Man Tag: Dalton Castle & The Boys VS The Dark Order; The Dark Order wins.
  • Kiera Hogan VS Lady Frost; Kiera wins.
  • Matt Sydal VS Serpentico; Sydal wins.
  • Leyla Hirsch VS Leila Grey; Hirsch wins.
  • Brandon Cutler w/ Colt Cabana VS Blake Christian; Blake wins.
  • Athena & Billie Starkz VS The Renegade Sisters; Athena & Billie win.
  • Ryan Nemeth VS Claudio Castagnoli; Claudio wins.
  • NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. VS Christopher Daniels; ZSJ wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Six Man Tag: Dalton Castle & The Boys VS The Dark Order!

The Peacock is red hot, especially after Brandon & Brent Tate got treated so badly by Samoa Joe! But while Castle chases the King of Wrestling Television, he and the Boys run into Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds & John Silver! Will that roaring flame inside of Castle become a raging inferno? Or will he get cut on The Dark Order’s new edge?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the trios sort out, and Castle starts against Silver. They circle, fans rally up, and Silver steps right up to Castle to shout, “I’m freakin’ jacked, baby!” Castle belly bumps Silver, then flexes back. Silver says HE’s jacked, not Castle! Castle says okay, and asks if this is part of the match. Silver shouts, “Give me a Boy!” Fans fire up and Castle is rather surprised. Castle says if that’s what Silver wants! Castle reaches out to tag in Brandon! Fans fire up and Brandon circles with Silver. They tie up, Silver waistlocks then SLAMS! Silver keeps on Brandon but Brandon fights up to get the ROPEBREAK.

Silver lets off, but he whips. Brandon reverses but Silver trophy lifts! To HOTSHOT! Silver then runs to UPPERCUT Brandon down! Silver flexes again and he drags Brandon up. But Brandon JAWBREAKERS! Tag to Brent, the Boys double whip Silver to drop, hurdle and DROPKICK! Silver scrambles, tag to Reynolds! Reynolds runs in, misses both Boys, and they double wrench to STRAITJACKET NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Castle rallies the fans as Brent fireman’s carries Reynolds but Reynolds fights ! Silver goes up a corner, Brent is distracted, as is the ref! Reynolds slips off, shoves Brent to ropes and Uno trips Brent up!

Fans boo but Brent kicks Uno away. Reynolds DISCUS HAYMAKERS! Tag to Uno, then the Dark Order mugs Brent in the corner! Fans boo, the ref reprimands everybody, and Uno lets off. Uno drags Brent up to CHOP him back down! Uno brings Brent up, CHOPS him again, but Brent fires forearms in return! Fans fire up but Uno CHOPS Brent back down! Tag back to Reynolds and the Dark Order mugs Brent some more. Reynolds drags Brent up to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Reynolds drags Brent up and talks trash, to then bump him off Uno’s boot. Tag to Silver, and Silver sits Brent up to KICK him down!

Fans chant “Save The Boys!” but Silver drags Brent up. Brent fights back with forearms! Brent ROCKS Silver, but then Silver shoots around to SNAP GERMAN! Silver is fuming now and he tags Uno in. Uno drags Brent up, suplexes and he holds Brent up! Uno marches around to then SLAM Brent down! Cover, TWO! Brent is toughing this out but Uno KNEES him in the back! Uno drags Brent up, bends the fingers and tags in Reynolds. Uno bumps Brent off buckles to then BLAST Brandon! Reynolds helps send Uno back in to SPLASH Brent! Reynolds ELBOWS, Uno clotheslines, then short arm LARIATS! Cover, TWO!

Reynolds keeps on Bren with a chinlock but Castle protests all the cheating. Brent endures and fans rally up. Brent fights to his feet, throws body shots, then he ROCKS Reynolds! Brent runs, but into an ELBOW! Reynolds tags Uno and Uno CHOPS! Brent sits right down, but Uno drags him right up. Uno wrenches but Brent throws forearms! Brent reaches out but Uno keeps him back! Back suplex, but Brent lands on his feet! Brent staggers into the Dark Order corner, but he BOOTS Uno and throws forearms on the others! Uno returns, Brent slides under! Hot tag to Castle! The Peacock rallies on the Dark Order!

Fans fire up as Castle blocks a haymaker to BACK ELBOW Uno! EXPLODER for Reynolds! EXPLODER for Silver! EXPLODER for Uno!! Fans fire up for the hattrick and Castle is roaring! “BRING ME A BOY!!” Brandon slides in and Castle TOSSES him into Silver! Brent slides in, and Castle TOSSES him at Reynolds! Brandon returns, so Castle TOSSES him at Uno! Another hattrick and Brandon puts Uno in! Castle runs to roar and SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Castle KNEES Uno in the back, then he tags Brent in. Brent hobbles his way to a corner and climbs up. Castle brings Uno up, but Uno RAMS Castle into ropes, that trips Brent up!

Uno clotheslines Castle up and out! Reynolds FLYING DDTS Castle, and Silver DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Uno says thumbs down, it’s over! But Brent fights the lift! Brandon gets Brent free and then hits a CUTTER! Fans fire up as the Boys build speed, and DOUBLE- HAYMAKERS!! Silver & Reynolds wipe out the Boys, and then Reynolds THROWS Brandon into railing! Uno CLOBBERS Brent! Tag to Reynolds, tag to Silver. The Dark Order gets Brent up, Silver runs, PENDULUM BOMB!! Cover, The Dark Order wins!

Winners: The Dark Order, by pinfall

Uno, Reynolds & Silver are rolling with their own raging inferno! Will they blaze their own trail to titles now that they’ve revived themselves?

 

Backstage interview with Athena & Billie Starkz.

Lexi Nair is with the ROH Women’s World Champion and her new protégé and says Athena asked for this time. What does she want to say? Athena says, “We all saw it last week. The tension that is in the air between you two. And I just want you to know, that we can all coexist as a big, happy ROH family here.” Billie and Lexi are both confused but Athena says she made them shirts! Oh, thanks. Yeah, don’t worry, they match Athena’s. They’re gorgeous. Put them on. Put them on. PUT THEM ON. Okay, okay, chill! Lexi and Billie do as told, and these tank tops are all sparkly with glitter.

Athena shows that Lexi’s says “Athena’s Bestie,” and Billie’s says “Minion #400,237 & 3/4ths.” Billie’s not even a whole minion? Hey, where is the gratitude? Athena put 14 HOURS into these shirts! Okay, right, she did a great job. Athena says in honor of their new family, she’s gonna take Billie up on that idea from last week. Athena & Billie VS The Renegade Sisters, tonight! And Athena hopes she and Billie do Lexi proud. YAY~! Okay, Billie, calm down. Now let’s go! The Fallen Goddess and her sidekick-not-sidekick head out, will they get even with Robyn & Charlette?

 

Kiera Hogan VS Lady Frost!

Fire and ice is an age old battle, and now two women who embody each clash in the ring! Will Kiera melt Frost down? Or will she be blown out by a cold front?

The Code of Honor is upheld, and the bell rings. The two tie up, Frost wrenches and arm-drags to a cover, TWO! Ghost pin, ONE! Both women stand, Kiera ducks the buzzsaw but not the mule kick! Kiera staggers, kicks back but Frost ducks! Kiera ducks another kick, Frost dodges a low kick and a clothesline, and then DOUBLE ROUNDHOUSES connect! Kiera falls but Frost staggers around. Kiera goes to the apron, Frost steadies herself, and Frost storms up on Kiera. Frost drags Kiera up but Kiera ROCKS her back! Frost staggers, but she BOOTS Kiera, then handsprings to kick Kiera down!

Fans rally up and Frost goes to the apron. Frost aims, avoids a sweep from Kiera, but Kiera blocks a kick! Kiera throws Frost but Frost handsprings through! Kiera blocks another kick and she throws Frost down successfully this time! Fans cheer and Kiera puts Frost in to cover, ONE! Frost staggers to a corner but Kiera runs in. Frost dodges, runs back in but Kiera ELBOWS her away! Kiera goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Kiera then stands Frost up, turns her, and NECKBREAKER! Frost staggers, into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Frost survives but Kiera aims from the corner. Kiera runs in to clothesline!

Kiera says kiss this, and she runs back in. Frost dodges the hip attack to GAMANGIRI! Frost sits Kiera down, goes corner to corner and handsprings to CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO! Frost drags Kiera from the corner, brings her up, but Kiera grabs a leg. Frost shoves her away, but Kiera ducks the spin kick! Kiera reels Frost in, hooks a leg, FISHERMAN SCREW! Bridging cover, Kiera wins!

Winner: Kiera Hogan, by pinfall

Kiera made Frost #FaceTheMusic, and that’s all, PERIODT! Kiera and Frost still keep the Code of Honor, but now Kiera is back on track. Will she get herself another shot at the ROH Women’s World Championship in the future?

 

Matt Sydal VS Serpentico!

Third Eye Reborn had a great time at All Star Junior Festival USA, and now he’s back to head for the top of ROH! But will #SNAKEMAN stand in his way? Or will Sydal simply soar over Serpentico?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and fans rally up. Sydal and Serpentico circle, tie up, and Sydal waistlocks. Serpentico fights to a headlock but Sydal pries free to top wristlock. Serpentico spins through, waistlocks, but Sydal switches. Sydal then swings around to a cravat but Serpentico fights it to headlock and CLUB Sydal down. Serpentico snapmares but Sydal handsprings through to flying-mare! Cover, ONE! The two stand off and Sydal applauds. Fans cheer, too, and Serpentico gives some sarcastic applause, and then he kicks Sydal low! Serpentico cheers himself on, but then Sydal blocks a kick!

Sydal spins back to trip Serpentico, and then STANDING MARIPOSA! Cover, TWO! Sydal keeps on Serpentico and bumps him off buckles. Sydal whips corner to corner then ELBOWS Serpentico, and then KICKS a leg! Sydal whips corner to corner, runs in but Serpentico boots back! Serpentico reaches up to RANA! And then COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO! Sydal is still in this but Serpentico stands on Sydal’s hand! Fans rally, Serpentico brings Sydal up but Sydal throws body shots. Sydal fires up, Serpentico ducks his roundhouse and rolls him up! Sydal rolls through but Serpentico SUPERKICKS! And BASEMENT DDTS! Cover, TWO!

Sydal survives and Serpentico is a big surprised. Serpentico says he’s gonna finish this, and he snap suplexes Sydal into a drop zone! Fans rally as Serpentico climbs up! Fans fire up as Serpentico aims, to DIVING DOUBLE- NO, Sydal dodges the stomps! Sydal runs back in, Serpentico ducks the jump knee, but the JUMP SOBAT hits! Sydal storms up, brings Serpentico around, and KICKS a leg! And KICKS Serpentico int he chest! More KICKS and down goes Serpentico! Sydal whips Serpentico but Serpentico reverses, only for Sydal to WHEEL KICK! Fans fire up with Sydal and he drags Serpentico back up.

Sydal fisherman’s and hits the BUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Serpentico survives but Sydal keeps on him, only for Serpentico to JAWBREAKER! Serpentico swings, Sydal dodges, and Sydal schoolboys with a bridge! TWO and Sydal tries another, TWO! Serpentico goes to a corner, Sydal runs in, but into an ELBOW! Serpentico goes up, but Sydal JUMP RANAS! Serpentico goes flying! Fans fire up as both men stand, QUESTION MARK KICK! Sydal brings Serpentico up and around, LIGHTNING SPIRAL! Cover, Sydal wins!

Winner: Matt Sydal, by pinfall

The momentum continues for Sydal, but will he keep this going all the way to a title opportunity?

 

Backstage interview with Stokely Hathaway.

Lexi Nair is with the ROH board member, whose arm is in a sling, and says he asked for this time. Yes, because Joe and Stokely were victorious against The Boys. And as Stokely recalls, someone was laughing at that idea. They were heehee-ing and haha-ing at Stokely saying he was the Ruff Rider of ROH. Everyone wants to know, did Samoa Joe respect Stokely Hathaway? The real question is does Stokely Hathaway respect Samoa Joe? And the answer is yes. So what about that? Huh? Lexi says she’ll be honest, no one here respects Stokely. She hands him the mic and leaves, and he says, “Well damn. I was about to ask you if you wanted to go to TGI Fridays, TK left his card on the table.

“But just like Tyler Perry said, I can do bad all by my damn self. Get the camera off me.” Stokely storms off, will he make the wrestlers and fans of ROH respect him?

 

Leyla Hirsch VS Leila Grey!

Maria Kanellis-Bennett has been promising LEGIT opportunities to Leyla, but will Leyla earn those all on her own? Or will the Last Baddie Standing prove she can be just as dangerous in the ROH Women’s Division?

Fans chant for “LEYLA! LEYLA!” and each woman says that’s for them. The Code of Honor is not upheld as Hirsch kicks Grey’s hand away! The bell rings and they both run in! Hirsch waistlocks but Grey fights the lift. Grey sits down, but Hirsch rolls her around. Fans rally for Leyla but Leila fights up. So Hirsch shifts to a full nelson! Then shifts to a cravat and snapmare, to then waistlock again. Grey pries at the hold but Hirsch drags her back up, to SLAM her back down! Hirsch flips Grey over, rolls her to her feet then runs, but Grey arm-drags! Hirsch goes to ropes, Grey arm-drags again! And SHOTGUNS!

Fans fire up for Leila as Leyla goes to a corner. Grey runs in but Hirsch dodges to GERMAN SUPLEX! Grey flops and Hirsch says she’s the only real Leyla. She stalks Grey, fans rally up and Hirsch kinda mocks them. Hirsch CHOKES Grey on ropes, the ref counts, but Hirsch lets off at 4. Grey sputters, throws elbows, but Hirsch CLUBS her down! Maria is on the stage to watch as Hirsch fires off forearms! Hirsch then drags Grey out to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Grey is hanging tough, but Hirsch waistlocks and squeezes tight with a rear bearhug! Fans rally up and Grey endures. Grey fights up, but Hirsch throws her back down!

Hirsch gator rolls Grey around, but Grey fights back up to her feet. Grey throws elbows, gets free, and runs, then ducks ‘n’ dodges and LARIATS! Fans rally as Grey hits another LARIAT! Grey whips Hirsch to a corner, runs in, and SHINING WIZARDS! Grey snapmares Hirsch then storms up to spin and fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Maria is a little annoyed that Hirsch is struggling here. Grey reels Hirsch in, underhooks the arms, but Hirsch wrenches out to OLYMPIC SLAM! And then LEGIT ARMBAR!! Grey taps, Hirsch wins!

Winner: Leyla Hirsch, by submission

Maria applauds, happy to see Hirsch got out of that one. Hirsch is the alpha Leyla, but will she make herself the alpha female of ROH?

 

Backstage interview with The Mogul Embassy.

Lexi is with Prince Nana, Brian Cage, Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun and says they’re going to defend the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championships against Action Andretti, Darius Martin & Lee Johnson. Nana laughs and says those guys are just “Dumb, Dumb & Dumbier! Lexi, you are looking at the ROH Six Man World Champions! How long have we been champions, huh? How many of these opponents have they sent to us? We have beaten these guys so many times! Huh? Why?” Kaun asks Lexi, “Have we not beaten these boys enough?” He then asks Action & Darius, “How much agony do you want to be put through? Have we not embarrassed you enough?”

Kaun says that being the vicious fighting champions they are, go ahead! The Embassy challenges Action, Darius & Lee to bring something they’ve never seen before and actually beat them for once! Cage says that it’s Andretti & Darius again! Again! It doesn’t matter how many times those guys go looking for a new partner like the prize in a box of Cracker Jack, the outcome will be the same, and that’s The Embassy walking out on top! And they don’t have time to waste! The gain train leaves at 9 AM sharp, and only has two stops: Gain City and Pound Town! And Cage knows those three aren’t body guys, so they don’t have a ticket!

So Embassy will leave Action, Darius & Lee behind, steamroll them, and still be ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions! They are absolutely the best at what they do! And what they do isn’t very nice, but it’s damn cool! Who betta?! Mogul Embassy Foreva! Liona roars, will he and the Embassy feast on yet another trio?

 

Brandon Cutler w/ Colt Cabana VS Blake Christian!

He may be cold spray lackey and personal cameraman to The Elite, THE THE Elite, but he’s got an ROH icon in his corner! Will Cutler bring his own BOOM BOOM to the ring? Or will Cutler be unable to break All Heart?

The Code of Honor is upheld and the bell rings. The two circle, fans rally, and the two tie up. Blake headlocks, Cutler powers out but Blake runs him over! Blake watches Cutler get up and Cutler gets in Blake’s face. Cutler then headlocks but Blake powers out, so Cutler runs him over! Blake kips up and fans fire up but Cutler says calm it down. Cutler swings, Blake dodges, and then Blake comes back to tilt-o-whirl and roll-up! ONE, but Blake runs back in and redirects. Cutler hurdles, and Blake front flips over him! Cutler & Colt want a timeout but this ain’t that kinda match! Blake headlocks, Cutler powers out and pops Blake up, but Blake RANAS!

Cutler flounders, Blake runs and wheelbarrows to victory roll and SPLASH! Fans fire up while Cutler crawls to the outside. Colt sprays Cutler down, Blake runs up the corner and to the apron, but Cutler BOOTS! Cutler reels Blake in, but Blake fights the lift! Blake slips under Cutler, BOOTS from below, then kips up! Fans fire up as Blake reels Cutler in, but Cutler fights the suplex! Cutler spins Blake around but Blake throws elbows. Cutler shoves Blake at the corner but Blake swings around the way and springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! Cutler falls to the floor and fans fire up! Blake builds speed, to FLY! Direct hit with the Fosbury Flop!

Fans fire up, Blake high-fives fans, and Colt cold sprays Blake’s shoulder? Blake says stop it, and he puts Cutler in. Cover, TWO! Blake drags Cutler to a drop zone, goes to the apron, and fans fire up as he calls his shot. SPRINGBOARD 450, but Blake has to roll through as Cutler moves! Cutler runs in, scoops, and MICHINOKU DRIVERS! Cutler spins Blake around, to drop an elbow! Cutler does a dance move, DAB ELBOW! Then running man, grasshopper and a spin, ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Fans rally for Blake but Cutler drags him up. Fireman’s carry, AIRPLANE SPIN! Cutler goes around and around and around EIGHT times!

Both men stagger around, Cutler spots Blake, but Blake RAMS him down first! Fans fire up while both men are down, Colt rallies for Cutler, but Blake kips up first! Cutler kips- er, flops. Blake smirks and walks over, but Cutler KICKS from below! Cutler gets up, but Blake PELES in return! Blake swings, Cutler ducks to ROLLING ELBOW! Blake spins Cutler, snapmares, and then runs in, COLLISION COURSE! Cover, TWO! Cutler survives but the fans fire up with Blake! Blake drags Cutler up, fireman’s carries, ROLLING DEATH VALLEY, and a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!! Cutler survives and Blake grows frustrated.

Colt rallies for Cutler and Blake brings Cutler up. Blake KICKs Cutler in the chest, and again, and again! Blake fires up but Cutler ducks! Pump handle, POWERSLAM! OFF COMES THE JACKET! Fans fire up as Cutler is shredded! Blake runs in, into a BOOT! Cutler copies Colt, SUPERMAN CLUTCH! TWO!?! Blake escapes and Colt can’t believe it! Cutler drags Blake up again, hoists him up top, and then climbs up after him. Cutler vows to end this but Blake fires hands, and a HEADBUTT! Down goes Cutler, Blake calls his shot! Springboard but he again has to bail out as Cutler moves! And yet Blake handsprings through to NEURALIZER KICK!

Fans fire up as Cutler ends up on ropes! Blake runs, 619!! And now, SPRINGBOARD 450!! Cover, Blake wins!

Winner: Blake Christian, by pinfall

The cheetah print beats the gradient tiger strips! Will Blake be just as fast in his chase for gold?

 

Backstage interview with Tony Nese & Mark Sterling.

Lexi is with The Premier Athlete and Smart Mark, and brings up that last week, Nese said he wasn’t gonna wrestle and do his group training instead, but then Jerry Lynn told him he was wrestling… Nese says the problem was that Jerry Lynn doesn’t think a verbal agreement is legally binding! Sterling says he was absolutely assured that Nese was Not going to wrestle and that he could do his group training. Sterling will make sure this issue is cleared up. But that doesn’t matter now. Out there, back here, the mission stays the same. Nese sees it wherever he goes. Look, right here!

Nese calls someone over, and they walk up. Nese asks what’s in the cup, and the guy says, “Soda.” SODA! Do you know what’s in soda? SUGAR! Tons and tons of it! And y’know what sugar does? It KILLS you! What? Nese tells the guy to pour his drink out and get some damn water! Hurry, get outta Nese’s shot. The guy sulks away, and Nese says if ROH thinks they’re gonna stop Nese and deprive the fans of this training, “I’d like to see them find someone who’s gonna stop me.” Nese has issued the ultimatum, will ROH management show him not to test them?

 

Athena & Billie Starkz VS The Renegade Sisters!

Just as The Fallen Goddess said, she and “Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths” are going to settle things with the upstart Robyn & Charlette. Will Athena & Billie prove they run this division? Or will the Renegades get one over on the ROH Women’s World Champion?

Athena is already throwing a fit about things, but the Code of Honor is still upheld. But then the Renegades take cheap shots, only for Athena & Billie to dodge! The bell rings right before the DOUBLE SUPERKICKS hit! The Renegades run back in, Athena & Billie dodge to DOUBLE SHOTGUN! And even double kip up! The Renegades bail out and Billie’s all fired up! She wants Athena to keep it going, and Athena says okay. Billie builds speed but Athena doesn’t! The Renegades catch Billie’s tope! But then Athena CANNONBALLS them all over! Fans fire up and Athena cheers herself on. Then she tells Billie to take whichever Renegade that is and throw her into something!

Athena drags Charlette up and Billie has Robyn, and Athena POSTS Charlette while Billie puts Robyn in the ring! Athena is upset, that wasn’t good enough! But Billie defends “in the ring” is still something! Athena says she had so many choices, though! Billie gets in after Robyn, ducks the lariat to sweep the legs, then runs to basement dropkick! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as Billie stalks Robyn and drags her up. Billie suplexes but Robyn blocks! Fans rally “Let’s Go, Billie!” as Billie CLUBS away on Robyn! Robyn wrenches but Billie ROUNDHOUSES her! Billie suplexes but Robyn slips out, and scrambles to tag Charlette!

Charlette gets around Billie, whips her to the corner, then back body blocks! Robyn tags back in, and she sends Charlette in, only for Billie to put her on the apron. Robyn runs in, blocks Billie’s boots, but as she throws them aside, Billie uses that to KICK Charlette down! Billie then KICKS Robyn! Billie hops up, but Robyn distracts the ref by having him check her mouth, and Charlette YANKS Billie down! Billie’s stuck in the ropes, Robyn runs in to DOUBLE KNEE! Tag to Charlette, the Renegades drag Billie out, and they DOUBLE FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Charlette keeps Billie down and taunts Athena.

Athena is annoyed but Charlette bumps Billie off buckles. Tag back to Robyn, and this time, Charlette whips Robyn in to BOOT Billie! Robyn feeds Billie to Charlette’s SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Cover, TWO! Robyn drags Billie from Athena and drags her back up. Fans rally, but Robyn puts Billie in a CAMEL CLUTCH! Billie endures, so Robyn SLAMS Billie down! Robyn drags Billie up, but Billie BITES Robyn’s hand! Fans fire up, the ref reprimands, but Billie lets off to ROCK Robyn with a right! Billie runs but Robyn picks her up and RAMS her into the Renegade corner! Tag to Charlette and she stomps a mudhole!

Charlette RAMS into Billie, lets off as the ref counts, and Charlette snapmares Billie. Cover, TWO! Charlette drags Billie up, bumps her off buckles, and tags in Robyn. Robyn pulls Billie’s hair, taunts Athena, and fireman’s carries. Billie fights free, slides under, but Robyn grabs a foot! Robyn drags Billie back but Billie BOOTS her away! Hot tags to Charlette and Athena! Athena DECKS Charlette, gets Billie up and RAMS her into Charlette! Fans fire up and Athena cheers herself on for weaponizing her own minion! But Robyn storms up to pull Athena’s hair! Athena breaks free and ROUNDHOUSES Robyn down!

Athena tells Billie to get up and come here already. Billie staggers over, runs, and Athena gives her a boost! POWERBOMB onto Robyn! And then deadlift to POWERBOMB onto Charlette!! More weaponized minion style and it’s working out! Athena then kicks Robyn aside so she can reel Billie into an inverted Gory Especial?! To INVERTED ALABAMA SLAM her onto Charlette! Cover, Robyn breaks it! Robyn swings on Billie, Billie dodges and SUPERKICKS! Charlette gets Billie with a SAMAON DRIVER! But Athena rolls Charlette up, with the pants! TWO!! Everyone is down and fans fire up!

Athena and Charlette stir, Billie returns to the corner. Athena grabs at Charlette but Charlette YANKS her out of the ring! Billie runs up to BOOT Charlette out! Billie builds speed, but Robyn fireman’s carries! Charlette joins in, BOOT O’ DOOM!! Cover, TWO?!? Fans fire up as the Renegades see Athena returning. They get her with double choke grips, to DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM!!! Robyn covers, TWO!!! Athena survives and the Renegades can’t believe it! Fans rally for Billie but Robyn says she’s ending this! Robyn drags Athena up, fireman’s carries, Charlette distracts Billie. Billie DECKS Charlette! And that distracts Robyn!

Athena slips free to O’Conner Roll! TWO! Athena DECKS Robyn!! Fans fire up and Athena drags Robyn over. Athena says hold on, and she goes up top. Billie wants in, but Athena aims. Billie tags in before the O FACE!!! And then Billie goes up top! Charlette runs in, Athena SPEARS her down! Billie SWANTON BOMBS!! Cover, Athena & Billie win!!

Winners: Athena & Billie Starkz, by pinfall

Athena is upset that Billie sniped the finish but Billie says they still won! They were a team, so it’s their win! Athena is still upset, so she looks to take her anger out on the Renegades! She chases them down at the ramp, THROWS them both down, then drags Charlette back into the ring! Athena shoves Charlette in and says Billie has to prove herself! Athena has the belt and she sets Charlette up! Fans tell Billie no and Billie doesn’t want to, and then Robyn gets Charlette out of there! Robyn says Athena is crazy! Billie calms Athena down, hands her the belt back, but Athena says NO ONE touches the belt, that’s hers!

Athena eventually cools off, and she tells Billie to head on out with her. Will this “friendship” work out if Athena keeps demanding too much of Billie?

 

Ryan Nemeth VS ???

The Hollywood Hunk is here in ROH, and he has a mic to “welcome everybody here to Hunk Appreciation Night!” And he’ll explain what that means, it’s easy. First off, HE is the hunk! Secondly, the fans all appreciate him! He’ll help them get started. “Thank You, Hunk! Thank You, Hunk!” Some fans do echo that and Nemeth says he forgot they’re a wrestling crowd, he’ll do it slower so they’ll understand. “Thank. You. Hunk!” The fans chant “C M PUNK!” Nemeth sighs, and says that since it is Hunk Appreciation Night, he wants the locker room to appreciate him, too. So if there is anybody in the back who’s got a problem with The Hunk, he will fight anyone here!

“And when The Hunk says anybody, he means anybody! Even a world champion! LET’S GO!” Well ask and he receives, here comes CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI! The ROH World Champion dared any and all would-be contenders to step up and prove they can do this “job” better than he can, but will he cross Nemeth off that list?

As Claudio steps into the ring, Nemeth still has the mic to make sure Claudio understands, when he said world champion, he honestly didn’t realize Claudio was here. Nemeth has no beef with Claudio, but doesn’t blame him for wanting to get his hands all over this. But no, not tonight. Nemeth looks to leave, but Claudio trips him up! The bell rings, and here comes the SWISS SWING! Fans fire up as Claudio goes around and around and around, and stops at a count of FOURTY!! Claudio actually has to steady himself, he did a lot more than usual! Nemeth flounders around, Claudio takes off the elbow pad, and he says, “Thank You, Hunk.” EURO UPPER! Cover, Claudio wins!

Winner: Claudio Castagnoli, by pinfall

Claudio shakes Nemeth’s hand for the Code of Honor, and then says, “Careful what you wish for. Just because you don’t see me doesn’t mean I’m not there.” The Swiss Superman now heads on to All In London, will he, the Blackpool Combat Club and the returning Proud ‘n’ Powerful conquer Eddie Kingston, Penta El Zero Miedo & Best Friends in Stadium Stampede?

 

NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. VS Christopher Daniels!

The Front Man of TMDK has been nigh unstoppable since becoming the inaugural NJPW World TV Champion, his first singles belt in NJPW ever! But while this belt is about the future, ZSJ is taking on an ROH icon, who has won just about every title in ROH! Will ZSJ keep season one of this title going? Or will the Fallen Angel take over from here?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Daniels can make the Mighty kneel!

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the two circle. Fans rally and duel, “FALLEN ANGEL!” “Z S J!” The two feel things out, tie up, and ZSJ waistlocks to a full nelson. Daniels pries at the hold, breaks it to have a wristlock, but ZSJ rolls to get away. Fans rally as the two circle, and they tie up again. ZSJ wrenches to a hammerlock, half nelson, back to the wristlock and then back to the hammerlock. Daniels reaches back to headlock and he grinds ZSJ down. Daniels hits the takeover, but ZSJ goes to headscissor. Daniels pushes that away, they fight up to their feet and ZSJ powers out. ZSJ drops down, but Daniels falls on him for the headlock!

Fans cheer this technical exchange, but then ZSJ rolls to a cover. TWO, and Daniels keeps the headlock. ZSJ tries another cover, TWO! ZSJ pops free to hammerlock and then hook an arm with a leg! ZSJ pulls Daniels around into a cover, ONE! ZSJ keeps on Daniels’ arm, twists the wrist and pushes it down! ZSJ then top wristlocks, and STOMPS the elbow! Fans fire up whiles Daniels clutches that arm. ZSJ paces around, brings Daniels up but Daniels pushes ZSJ away. Daniels tries to protect the bad arm but ZSJ grabs it to step over and HIP DROP! Then omoplata, and ARM TWIST! Daniels writhes to ropes and time is ticking away.

ZSJ storms after Daniels in a corner, wrenches and wristlocks, and again! And again! ZSJ whips, Daniels reels ZSJ in for a NECKBREAKER! Daniels gets up, another NECKBREAKER! ZSJ writhes now and Daniels looms over him. Daniels cravats to crank on ZSJ’s neck, then snapmares to CHOP ZSJ on the back! NECK TWIST! Daniels shows his own technical savagery and he stalks ZSJ. Daniels CLUBS ZSJ on the neck, ROCKS him with a forearm, then throws short elbows in the corner! Daniels whips corner to corner hard and ZSJ falls! Fans rally as Daniels brings ZSJ up. Daniels turns ZSJ to then NECKBREAKER DROP! Cover, TWO!

ZSJ is still in this but Daniels is on him. Daniels CLUBS ZSJ on the neck again, then wrenches to a back suplex. ZSJ fights free and now he has a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Daniels fights and goes for a suplex, but ZSJ fights it to WRING the arm out! Daniels writhes again, clutching shoulder and elbow. ZSJ watches from a corner, the ref checks Daniels, but Daniels refuses to give up here. ZSJ storms up on Daniels again, ZSJ wrenches and wrangles Daniels, to then stand on Daniels’ head while twisting the bad arm! ZSJ hammerlocks, then STOMPS it! ZSJ says time’s ticking away, and he stalks around Daniels.

ZSJ stands on Daniels’ leg, then twists the other with a standing toehold! Then ZSJ STOMPS that leg, then STOMPS the bad arm! Fans rally as ZSJ paces around. ZSJ clamps onto Daniels’ arm, Daniels fights up, and fans rally again. ZSJ powers the double wristlock but Daniels whips free, only for ZSJ to run him over! ZSJ headlocks, but Daniels SAIDOS free! Both men are down and fans rally up again. ZSJ goes to a corner, Daniels goes to the other. ZSJ runs in but Daniels dodges! LARIAT! CHOP! Daniels whips, ZSJ reverses but Daniels LEAPING LARIATS! Fans fire up with Daniels as he fireman’s carries, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!

ZSJ is hanging tough but Daniels keeps close. Daniels drags ZSJ up, CLUBS away on his neck, and then runs. ZSJ ducks the lariat to wrench and PELE the arm! Daniels staggers, ZSJ drop toeholds! STOMP to the bad arm! Fans fire up while Daniels writhes. ZSJ says that’s how good he is! ZSJ brings Daniels up to UPPERCUT! Daniels ROCKS ZSJ with a forearm! ZSJ UPPERCUTS again! Daniels wobbles but he ROCKS ZSJ again! UPPERCUT! FOREARM! Daniels fires off a flurry, but ZSJ KICKS the bad arm! ZSJ runs in to UPPERCUT at the corner! Wrench and takedown, but Daniels rolls through the Fujiwara, so ZSJ shifts to CROSS ARMBAR!

Daniels hurries to clasp hands, then pushes to a stack! TWO!! ZSJ escapes, swings, but into a COMPLETE SHOT! KOJI KLUTCH!! ZSJ endures, fans fire up, and Daniels puts on as much pressure as he can muster! ZSJ is turning red, but he twists Daniels’ foot! ZSJ slips free, has the bad arm again for a double wristlock and takedown, but Daniels has a fisherman cradle! TWO!!!! ZSJ escapes, kicks, misses, and Daniels kicks low! Daniels underhooks, but the bad arm holds back the lift! ZSJ wrenches, Daniels fights the takedown, and Daniels gets around to schoolboy ZSJ, TWO!! Omoplata and RINGS OF SATURN!

Daniels fights, moves around, ZSJ bends those fingers and CRANKS that arm! Daniels quits, ZSJ wins!

Winner: Zack Sabre Jr, by submission (still NJPW World Television Champion)

The Front Man does it again, and in just under 10 minutes! But he shows Daniels respect, and Daniels shows it back. They shake hands for the Code of Honor and Daniels even raises ZSJ’s hand. Will ZSJ stick around to keep running the show? Will anyone ever stop him and this inaugural season?


My Thoughts:

A really good ROH for being 84 minutes, and the “filler” matches were actually a lot of fun tonight. Cutler with Colt as his cold spray toting cameraman is an interesting development, with the story probably built on Being The Elite or something, and they make a good combo already. Great match out of Blake and Cutler with Blake getting a great win. Maybe Blake finds his way to a title opportunity, but at this point, he isn’t winning. Joe, Shibata and Claudio are too badass for All Heart to beat, but he could look awesome even in losing. And speaking of Claudio, I like him humbling Nemeth there in that squash match. No idea who ROH is going to throw at him next, other than revisiting and finishing story with Eddie Kingston.

Sydal VS Serpentico was also good, and I figured Sydal would win. He’s kinda in the same boat as Blake, though, with credentials to challenge for titles but not really to win them right now. Good promo from Stokely where he tries to spin last week’s win in his favor, and then Lexi just throws it all back in his face. Good promo from Nese and Sterling to frame the story of Nese’s health and fitness obsession as being held down by management, like a strange flipside to the usual “corrupt management holds down popular Face.” Nese daring ROH to throw whoever at him has to lead to like, Nese VS Shibata. I don’t see that many Faces in ROH coming off as the menacing kind Nese would be afraid of outside of The Wrestler.

Great opener out of Castle & The Boys VS Dark Order, and it makes sense that Dark Order wins by taking down a Boy. We still need new people to #JoinDarkOrder, but hey, them winning can be the recruiting tool this time around. Good promo from Mogul Embassy talking trash on Action, Darius & Lee Johnson ahead of their Six Man title match, which I would think Embassy wins. But what a shocker if Action, Darius & Lee did win on the ROH between All In and All Out. Then Dark Order can move in as the Heels to take on Face champions while Mogul Embassy goes full time in AEW, probably to go after the AEW Trios Championships, which I’m just assuming ends up on Billy Gunn & The Acclaimed this Sunday.

Really good match from Kiera VS Frost for a one-week story of “Fire” calling out ice. Kiera winning is fine, she herself needs momentum if she’s to go after a title at some point. Now, yes AEW has a midcard women’s title but also struggles to find time to schedule women’s matches, but hey, why not do something for ROH? ROH Women’s TV Championship to parallel the ROH World TV Championship, and have Kiera, Frost, Trish Adora, maybe a couple others, big tournament or big singular match like elimination or ladder match, and boom, you have something more for all these great talents putting in the work.

Really good match out of Leyla VS Leila, though not exactly on the level of Adam Cole VS Adam Page or something. Hirsch was of course winning, and there’s still the question of whether she’ll join Maria Kanellis and the Kingdom’s Army. I’m leaning towards no, she won’t, and some other woman joins Maria and looks to beat Leyla down. Marina Shafir is also legit, give us Leyla VS Marina for that story. And then really good stuff in the story of Athena & Billie. Really fun promo with Lexi, and really good tag match with the Renegades. I like that they kept the dysfunction to a minimum, really only affecting the finish and post match stuff. This has to break down fast, though, for Athena VS Billie to happen at some point.

And as with all of ZSJ’s matches, and certainly all of his NJPW World TV Championship defenses, we got great stuff going on in a small window of time. Daniels is not really who I’d expect to challenge for the belt NJPW themselves marketed as “the youth movement” title. But hey, Daniels is someone who can keep up with ZSJ, and really adds to ZSJ’s title reign with ZSJ winning here. There was mention of Metalik getting a shot, that will be great because Metalik is all about speed, and acrobatics, which is like the exactly opposite style as ZSJ’s style. They’re going to have a great match, but I would think ZSJ finds a way to win. At most, it’s a time limit draw so Metalik looks strong and can go after some other title.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (6/23/25)

Adrenaline! In my YEET!

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So close to the crowns, we can almost taste them!

Randy Orton and Asuka are waiting, who will join them in the King & Queen of the Ring finals set for Night of Champions?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • PENTA VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman; Bron wins.
  • Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Jade Cargill VS Roxanne Perez; Jade wins and advances to the finals.
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Bayley; Becky wins, by disqualification, and retains the title.
  • King of the Ring Semifinals: Cody Rhodes VS Jey Uso; Cody wins and advances to the finals.

PLAY BY PLAY

Seth Rollins is here!

Columbus, Ohio is ready to #BurnItDown as they sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” The Visionary leads the way for Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed, The Wise Man handling the Money in the Bank briefcase. They’re all feeling good after devastating LA Knight to the point of indefinite leave of absence from the bruised ribs caused by multiple Spears and Tsunamis. Rollins revels in the singing in his best Michael Jackson’s Bad ensemble. Heyman hands Rollins the mic, and Rollins says, “Welcome to Monday Night Rollins! I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am…” “SETH! FREAKIN’! ROLLINS!”

Rollins takes off the sunglasses while the fans bark for Bron, and Rollins says, “Columbus, you are sending me mixed signals here. So let me ask you a question: All of you, everyone in this building, what do you want?” There is barking but there also seems to be chants for CM Punk. Rollins says exactly! One minute, the fans chant for CM Punk, then the next minute is the OTC, and then they’re barking for “The Dog,” then they’re singing his song! Which they do again.

Rollins says it is painfully obvious that the fans have no damn idea what they want, so Rollins does not care what they want! They don’t know what is good for them, so they need people like Rollins, visionaries like Rollins, to tell them what IS good for them! Rollins wants to try an experiment. Wrap your tiny little brains around this: Even the things that you think you want are because of Rollins. Roman Reigns, the OTC? He exists because of Rollins! CM Punk came back to the WWE because the fans chanted his name? No, CM Punk is back in the WWE because this company wanted to cash in on how much Rollins HATES CM Punk!

Cody Rhodes, The American Nightmare… There is no second coming of Cody unless Rollins is there to put Cody on the map! The World Heavyweight Championship? Rollins was the first! NXT Championship? Rollins was the first! Those things exists as they are because ROLLINS built them in HIS image! Rollins is the creator, the prime mover, the past, present, and FUTURE of this company! Rollins says between him and his “Oracle,” Paul Heyman, they know a thing or two about revolutions. And every revolution faces opposition. Rollins will deal with that opposition diplomatically until that opposition pushes Rollins and forces his hand.

That is exactly what happened to L A Knight, YEAH! Knight stuck his nose in Rollins’ business, and he got Tsunami after Tsunami after Tsunami for it! And… In a few minutes’ time, Rollins’ dog, Bron Breakker, has an opportunity to do the same thing to another person that has been a thorn in Rollins’ side: Penta. The fans cheer but Rollins will spell it out for us. There are a lot of people who think they’ve got what it takes to exist at the very top. Champions like John Cena and Gunther, or even their challengers like CM Punk and Goldberg, or even the King of the Ring entries, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso and Randy Orton!

But what they all fail to understand is they are all running a race for second place. “This (MITB briefcase) is the finish line. This is the endgame. It has and always will be Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins!” But wait, here comes Bron’s opponent! Will Penta’s #CeroMiedo be the key to ruining Rollins’ plans? We find out, after the break.

PENTA VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman!

Raw returns and the match is already underway as Bron rains down fits in the corner. The ref counts, Bron drags Penta up and whips him to ropes. Penta ducks ‘n’ dodges then RANAS! The fans fire up as Bron tumbles around! Bron sputters to his feet in a corner, and Penta GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up, Penta brings Bron out, but Bron fires body shots. Bron shoves Penta, Penta dodges again to springboard and CROSSBODY! Penta keeps going, GAMANGIRI in the corner again! Then a HEADSTAND DROPKICK! The fans cheer Penta on while Bron bails out. Penta says, “CERO! MIEDO!” and Columbus joins in.

Penta builds speed, but Bron is back in! BACKDROP! The fans bark while Bron seethes. Bron stomps Penta, digs his forearms into Penta’s face and throat, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Bron reels Penta in, suplexes, and paces. The fans rally as Bron circle Penta. Bron stands Penta up but Penta fires body shots. Penta CHOPS, the fans cheer, but Bron kicks low. Bron whips, scoops, and hits a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Penta survives but Bron is amused now. Heyman coaches Bron to keep on Penta, and Bron RAMS into Penta again and again. The fans rally for Penta and the ref counts. Bron stops at 4 to bring Penta around.

Bron headlocks, Penta powers up and out, but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges now! Bron builds speed and LARIATS! The fans bark and Bron says, “Since his first day here, he’s been trying to keep up with me. You’re never gonna beat me, ever!” Bron stomps Penta at the ropes, the ref counts, but Bron stops at 4. Bron stares down the fans as they either cheer or bark. Bron stands Penta up and scrapes Penta’s face off ropes! Bron hoists Penta up top, climbs up to get him, but Penta fires hands! The fans rally for Penta, Bron staggers back, but then Bron UPPERCUTS! Penta flops to the apron! Bron climbs, he drags Penta up by his mask, but Penta CHOPS! And CHOPS!

Penta runs and jumps to RANA! The fans fire up as Bron tumbles away! Penta KICKS, KICKS and KICKS! Penta fires up, aims, and SUPERKICKS! But Bron just gets mad! Bron runs up, but Penta DUMPS him out! Penta then PLANCHAS, but Bron catches him to a fireman’s carry! But Penta slips free! Penta POSTS Bron, slides in the ring, and Penta KICKS Bron from the apron, Penta builds speed and FLIES! Down goes Bron at the ramp but Penta is also in bad shape. The ref hurries to check while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and now Bron and Penta are down behind the desk! It was first Bron hitting a GOURD BUSTER on the post, then Bron hitting his signature FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up, “This is Awesome!” as Bron and Penta rise. Bron brings Penta around the way to put him back in the ring. Bron stomps Penta, and stomps, and stomps, stomps, stomps! Bron then whips Penta to a corner, but Penta BOOTS back! Penta then ELBOWS Bron, runs up, but Bron grabs him by the neck! Gorilla press for the GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this and Bron grows frustrated, but Columbus cheers Penta on!

Bron looms over Penta, clamps on a headlock, and he grinds Penta down. Penta endures as Bron claims Penta wants to quit. Heyman says a smart person would quit! The fans rally, Penta fights up, and Penta fires body shots! Penta whips, Bron reverses, but Penta KICKS back! Penta dodges Bron, kicks the legs out, then runs to SLING-DOG! Bron flounders into a corner and the fans fire up with Penta! Penta winds up to CHOP! Penta whips corner to corner, Bron reverses, but Penta goes up and over! Bron holds onto ropes to stop the Backstabber, so Penta O’Conner Rolls, then rolls through, PANCAKE PLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!

Bron escapes but Penta rises up! The fans fire up as Penta calls his shot! Penta runs in, DEST- NO, Bron throws Penta back! Penta SUPERKICKS, goes up, but Bron somersaults?! Bron JUMP KNEES Penta! Bron then runs back up, goes right up, SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Penta survives and the fans fire up again! Heyman grows frustrated, but Bron brings down the straps. Bron builds speed while the fans bark, but Penta SUPERKICKS! Penta calls his shot, runs up, but Bron grabs Penta again! Another gorilla press, but Penta DDTS out of it! And now, RUNNING DESTROYER!!! Cover, TWO!!

Bron survives and shocks Penta! The fans can’t believe it either, but “This is Awesome!” Penta and Bron rise, and Penta brings Bron in. Penta pump handles but Bron switches! Bron back suplexes, Penta lands out and mule kicks the legs! Penta fires up, ducks ‘n’ dodges, springboard into the SPEAR!! Cover, Bron wins!

Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall

Bron ends this one in the blink of an eye with a rather badass counterattack! Rollins returns to ringside to celebrate with Bron, and he tells Penta this is his final warning: Stay out of Rollins’ way! Will Penta listen? Or will Penta stay in the fight against Rollins’ “revolution?”

 

Adam Pearce is on the phone.

The Raw General Manager is discussing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships with the SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis, but has to end the call as someone walks in. AJ Styles is here and asks why Pearce wanted to see him. Pearce says that Liv Morgan is out with injury, but apparently Dominik Mysterio is, too. What? What’d Dom do, strain his mustache? Pearce says the paperwork is legitimate so now the match at Night of Champions is off. Styles says this is just Dom ducking him! He’s gonna go make sure Dom’s hurt. Pearce stops Styles there and says to trust him. When Dom is 100%, Styles is first in line to challenge him.

Styles says fine, he will be waiting. Styles exits, but is Dirty Dom just pulling some kind of charade to avoid a phenomenal title defense? That aside, The New Day walks in, along with Grayson Waller. Xavier Woods says go on, Styles, go on. Kofi Kingston says champions are dropping like flies. A shame, really. Woods is happy they have time to talk with Pearce, they have an idea for a photoshoot. New shirts, great abs, it makes sense. Pearce says he actually wants to talk with them about a match. A MATCH!? Yes. For the tag titles. Against Finn Balor & JD McDonagh. WHAT!? But also, guess what else? It. Don’t say it! Is… Don’t…!! Official! NO!!

Pearce thanks them for dropping by, and Kofi says he is so bad! Pearce knows. Waller hangs back and tells Pearce not to treat his new friends, the NEW~ DAY~, like that! Waller leaves, Pearce sighs, but will the Judgment Day have their day against the New Day next Monday Night Raw?

 

Exclusive interview with Bill Goldberg.

Michael Cole sat down with the living legend to talk about the revenge he wants against Gunther for the comments made last year. That revenge will be Saturday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta. What is it about Gunther that put Goldberg in this kind of mood? Goldberg answers with his own question: Did we expect anything less from Goldberg? Was there any way he was going to let those comments slide? Cole knows that’s a no. Goldberg takes his family to a WWE event as a fan. They try to relax and have a good night, no worries about opponents. And he steps into a verbal assault from Gunther.

The lack of respect from Gunther that Goldberg say that night was pretty unbelievable. Astonishing even. Did Gunther embarrass Goldberg in front of his wife? Yes. Did he embarrass Goldberg in front of his son? Absolutely. Did he embarrass Goldberg in front of his fans and adopted home of Atlanta? 100%. So there was no way Goldberg was going to let Gunther get away with it. Goldberg didn’t know where and he didn’t know when he would seek revenge, but he was going to introduce Gunther to the true Goldberg. And it didn’t matter if he was 58 or 28, Goldberg could have one foot in the grave, no one is going to talk to him like that.

So yeah, Gunther embarrassed Goldberg in front of his family. So as Goldberg is vying for a retirement match, wondering who his opponent would be, it was rather serendipitous that Gunther has put himself in that spot. This is the logical choice. As long as Goldberg can step foot into the ring, he will make Gunther pay. Goldberg vows to beat to F outta Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event! Goldberg is fired up for what will be his FINAL match, and it will be for the World Heavyweight Champion! Will Goldberg add one more reign to his legacy? Or will Der Ring General crush the seemingly unbreakable?

 

Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.

With WWE 2K on autopilot in the background, the supposedly hurt Dominik says he misses Liv already. Raquel does, too, we all do. Even Finn. But they all know Liv, and they all know Liv wouldn’t want them sitting around and sulking. Dom is still Intercontinental Champion, and once he’s cleared to compete, he’ll show Styles exactly why he is “Dirty Dom.” And Roxie, she faces Jade Cargill tonight. When Roxie beats Jade, she’ll go on to become Queen of the Ring! And then he and JD have a tag title match next week, and they will bring those belts home! And Raquel, she IS the Women’s World Tag Team Championship, she’s got this!

Raquel brings up that Aldis and Pearce are working out a decision on these titles. Finn says they’ll cross that bridge when it comes. And well, maybe if Rhea shows up… WHAT WAS THAT?! See? That’s the fire Finn wants from Raquel! That’s the enforcer they know! Raquel can’t just let Rhea walk all over her. She needs to be the enforcer, and the enforcer they know would make Rhea pay. Raquel agrees with that! She’ll go take care of her! Raquel heads out and Dom still misses Liv. Roxie assures him, it’ll all be okay. Dom wishes Roxie luck tonight, and now Roxie heads out. The boys are a bit torn, but will Finn be right about everything?

 

Lyra Valkyria finds Bayley backstage.

The Morrigan asks if The Role Model has a second to chat. Lyra wishes Bayley luck tonight against Becky Lynch, and apologizes for being a bit salty last week. Nobody knows more than Lyra how much Bayley has earned her match with Becky. Speaking of, Becky was walking this way, but sees these two and turns around. Bayley says wow, she didn’t know she needed Lyra’s approval to get this title match. Lyra says that’s not what she means. Bayley cools off and apologizes. This match has been on her mind all week, but she promises that when she beats Becky, Lyra is first in line. Lyra says okay, so they’re cool? They’re cool.

Lyra wishes Bayley luck and heads out. Bayley finishes preparing, but will she be able to bring down The Man? Or will #FiveStarBecks stay golden?

 

Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Jade Cargill VS Roxanne Perez!

The Storm is in Columbus, and she wants to reign as the Queen of the Ring. But The Prodigy has a long list of accomplishments backing her up, will she just add QOTR finalist to it? Or is Jade about to step right over her to go against Asuka?

Raw returns as Roxie makes her entrance. The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. Jade and Roxie approach, but then Roxie bails out. The fans boo but Roxie says we do this on her time. Jade dares Roxie to bring it, and Roxie takes her time stepping back inside. Roxie and Jade circle, feel things out, but Roxie smirks as she goes to the apron. The fans boo more but Roxie just smiles. Jade scowls but Roxie steps back in. They circle again, but Roxie dodges Jade to SLAP her! Then Roxie runs for it! Jade gives chase, they get back in the ring and Roxie headlocks. Jade blocks the takeover to THROW Roxie to a corner!

Jade runs in, blocks a boot, then ROCKS Roxie. Jade pops Roxie up and holds her up, but Roxie slips through to sunset flip! Jade YANKS Roxie back up, puts her back in the corner, and runs in again. Roxie dodges, then she ROCKS Jade! Roxie takes a bow, but Jade huffs ‘n’ puffs. Roxie gets worried, apologizes and then bails out again. Jade again gives chase, they go back in the ring, and Roxie runs up. Roxie ducks ‘n’ dodges, but the FLAPJACK still finds her! Roxie flounders around but Jade eggs her on. Jade stands Roxie up to SLAP her back! Roxie flops out of the ring and Jade goes after her. Roxie HOTSHOTS Jade in the ropes!

Roxie runs and tilt-o-whirls, but Jade stops that to hit a BACKBREAKER! Jade storms up on Roxie, TOSSES her across the way, and she fires Columbus up. Jade does push-ups because Roxie isn’t enough of a workout! The fans cheer while Roxie flops out of the ring. Jade storms after Roxie, the cat ‘n’ mouse continues, and Jade avoids hitting steps! Jade ELBOWS Roxie back, then fireman’s carries. Jade carries Roxie around, high-fives some fans, then goes up the steel steps! But Roxie slips free and CHOP BLOCKS! Jade sits down hard on the steps, then Roxie DROPKICKS one of the knees! Jade writhes and Roxie goes back for more!

Roxie stomps away on Jade’s leg while the fans boo, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Roxie UPPERCUTS Jade in the corner! Roxie rolls, comes back, and UPPERCUTS again! Roxie rolls again, runs back in again, but Jade catches her! Jade hits a back suplex but Roxie lands out! CHOP BLOCK! Jade is down and Roxie runs, UPPERCUT against the ropes! Jade falls back, Roxie goes up, up, and LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Jade survives and Roxie shrieks in frustration! Roxie grabs a leg, steps over, and has the standing toehold! The fans rally while Jade endures. Jade keeps her shoulders up as she reaches for Roxie, and the fans rally up again. Jade kicks at Roxie with her free leg, then BOOTS her down!

Roxie flounders to a corner, runs up on Jade, but Jade scoops! Roxie slips around to have a SLEEPER! Roxie is a backpack and she brings Jade down to a knee! But Jade fights up and RAMS Roxie in to a corner! The fans fire up as Jade is free! Roxie goes up a corner while the fans duel, and Roxie CROSSBODIES! But Jade catches her! The fans fire up as Jade then FALL AWAY SLAMS! Jade shakes her bad leg out, kips up, but the bad leg still bothers her. Jade runs, and she rallies on Roxie with ax handles! Then a BOOT! Roxie rebounds into a SPINEBUSTER! Jade fires up, slaps the leg into working, and the fans rally behind her.

Jade waits on Roxie, brings her up with a choke grip, and she gets a taste! CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Roxie survives the slam dunk and Jade is stunned! Jade hurries to grab at Roxie but Roxie grabs ropes. Jade throws Roxie, then SUPERKICKS! Roxie wobbles, Jade chicken wings, but Roxie victory rolls! And then a step over to an O’Conner BRIDGE! TWO!! Jade kicks, Roxie dodges, and Roxie SUPERKICKS! Roxie shrieks, runs, and tilt-o-whirls, LA MSYTICA! Then the handspring, DOUBLE KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!! Roxie is furious that Jade survives! Roxie shrieks as she flails and hammers away!

Roxie drags Jade up, tells her she’s messing with the wrong prodigy, but then Jade ROCKS Roxie! Roxie SOBATS, then hops on, but Jade slips free! BOOT! A glancing blow, but Jade hurries to get Roxie up! POWERBOMB! High stack, Roxie fights, so Jade spins her and chicken wings! JADED!!! Cover, Jade wins!!

Winner: Jade Cargill, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)

Roxie may be a prodigy, but Jade is proving to be a force of nature! And wait! Here comes Asuka! The Empress of Tomorrow struts her way out on stage, and she takes off her kabuki mask to look Jade in the eyes. Jade is the storm, but Asuka has the fire, will these two change the entire landscape of the WWE Women’s Division?

 

Sheamus talks with the Alpha Academy.

The Fella says he told them before, Natalya & Maxxine have a great chance at those Women’s Tag Team Championships. Natty thanks Sheamus, that is appreciated, but Sheamus did a great job in last week’s KOTR Fatal 4 Way. He shouldn’t lose sight of how great he is. Maxxine says sorry it didn’t work out. Sheamus says it’s fine, at least he got to put Rusev in his place. Akira Tozawa says next time… Oh, but here come Rusev. Rusev tells Tozawa to go, and Sheamus has The Alpha Academy move on. Rusev asks if Sheamus is still pretending to be everyone’s friend. This place is full of people like that. They smile to your face, but then stab you in the back.

Is Rusev trying to rile Sheamus up? Cuz Sheamus is used to beating his own drum. And that drum is ten beats o’ the Bodhrain, and he’d love to do it on Rusev’s chest. Rusev says he does his damage in the ring like a god, while Sheamus does his back here like a snake. Oh, Rusev’s a god now? Some god. Rusev was the most embarrassing and egotistical member in the League of Nations. That’s what Sheamus remembers. And he’s tired of talking. So no more BS. Put up or shut up! Rusev vows to make new memories. Rusev leaves, but when and where will Bulgarian Brute and Celtic Warrior have their grudge match?

 

GUNTHER is here!

The fans are a bit torn seeing the World Heavyweight Champion make his way to the ring, belt around his waist, and surprisingly no suit jacket. That must ironically mean Gunther is all business as he grabs himself a mic. The fans boo, but Gunther says, “Last week was supposed to be my celebration. Me, celebrating regaining what’s rightfully mine, the World Heavyweight Championship! But instead, none other than Bill Goldberg walked down here, looked me straight in the eye, and told me that I am next. So I did a lot of thinking. I thought a lot about what it means to be ‘next.’

“Usually being next means getting speared outta your boots, Jackhammer, 1-2-3, and waking up, looking at the lights. Bill Goldberg is the most destructive man of his generation. But it is not 1999 anymore! It is 2025, and right now, I’M THE GUY!” The fans are torn on that, surprisingly. Gunther says he is the best wrestler in this company, and the world title around his waist proves it! Gunther says he heard what Goldberg said. Intense as always. But nothing changes Gunther’s perception about him: That is a 58-year-old one trick pony that can’t lace Gunther’s boots! The fans are torn again, but Gunther wants to take this moment to apologize.

Gunther apologizes to Goldberg’s wife and son… for everything he is about to do to the man that used to be Goldberg! Gunther is unlike anyone Goldberg has ever faced! Gunther embarrassed him once, and he will embarrass Goldberg again at Saturday Night’s Main Event! It is Gunther’s personal responsibility to make sure that the myth that is Bill Goldberg DIES! Der Ring General storms back out and the fans are just as fired up! Will this be a human demolition derby in Atlanta?

 

Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.

Jackie Redmond is with The Man and apologizes for interrupting as Becky prepares for her match. But Jackie was hoping for her thoughts on- Becky interrupts and says her thoughts are on how she just saw Bayley and Lyra conspiring to work together! That is the only way they can get this title off her! Well, she’s said too much already. Becky hurries off, is paranoia getting to her? Meanwhile, Jackie spots Sami Zayn. Jackie asks Sami if he has a second. He is coming off a loss to Randy Orton, but we all know how much becoming world champion means to him. She has to ask, how is he processing the loss?

Sami starts with, “Um,” but then Karrion Kross joins. Kross mockingly asks what kind of response is, “Um.” But he isn’t trying to upset Sami. Sami must be really, really happy. Kross believed everything Sami said last week. “I’m good enough to become the world champion!” But what happened? What Kross said would happen: Sami wrestled The Viper, and got dropped. Kross wants Sami to get it through his thick skull: the way Sami is now, the way Sami wants to be, that Sami will never be world champion. Sami shakes his head, but then says, “Okay. Okay.” Then Sami DECKS Kross! Sami tells Kross he is done talking! Sami talked to Pearce. Their match is official! Tick-tock.

Sami leaves, Scarlett checks on Kross, but then she says, “Stop it.” They were both playing along and they’ve suckered Sami in! Will Sami’s time fade away as he goes up against Mr. Doomsday?

 

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Bayley!

Well, you can’t spell “megalomaniac” without “MAN,” and that’s what The Man has become. But will all the power and glory Becky has cheated to gain go away? Or will she foil the “conspiracy” between Role Model and Morrigan?

Raw returns as Becky makes her entrance in a very big fur coat. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see which horsewoman wears the gold!

The bell rings and the fans rally up. Becky and Bayley slowly circle, talk a little trash, and then tie up. They go around collar ‘n’ elbow, and Becky pulls Bayley’s hair! Bayley puts Becky in the corner, grinds forearms in, but then Becky shoves Bayley. Bayley eggs Becky on, so Becky SLAPS Bayley! Bayley fires a flurry of forearms in the corner! The erf counts, Bayley whips Becky corner to corner and fires more forearms! The ref counts again, Bayley climbs up, but Becky slips free! Bayley runs to CLOBBER Becky! Bayley then runs to ELBOW Becky in the back! And then SLIDING- NO, Becky rolls through the lariat to have the arm!

Bayley fights, stands, and steps over, but Becky trips Bayley up! Becky goes for the arm again, they go around and around, and Bayley TOSSES Becky through ropes! Becky shoves Bayley away, then RAMS into her! Becky steps in, but Bayley HOTSHOTS her after all! Becky flops to the floor and the ring count starts. Bayley slides out, runs up the steps, and she FLYING ELBOWS Becky down! The fans fire up and Bayley brings Becky up. Bayley ROCKS Becky, Becky BODY SHOTS, but Bayley SMACKS Becky off barriers! Bayley puts Becky in at 7 of 10, then she goes up the corner. AX HAN- NO, Becky grabs the arm!

Bayley fights the takedown and shoves Becky away. Bayley runs up but Becky puts her on the apron. Bayley ROCKS Becky, climbs up, but Becky goes to the apron. Bayley drags Becky up by her hair, but Becky HOTSHOTS Bayley’s arm! Bayley falls to the floor and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and the fans rally as Bayley rises back up. Becky flounders to ropes, Bayley runs up and LAIRATS! And LARIATS! And then dodges a haymaker to SAIDO! Becky stands, Bayley runs, and Bayley KNEES Becky down! Bayley then fireman’s carries, swings, and SIDEWALK SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Becky survives and Bayley grows frustrated. Bayley huffs ‘n’ puffs as she stalks Becky. The fans rally, Bayley clinches, but Becky slips free! Becky dragon sleepers, Bayley snapmares and hooks Becky up! Becky fights to a SAIDO! Becky then clinches, MANHAND- NO, Bayley fights that to BAYLEY2BELLY!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up while both women are down! Bayley and Becky each stir, then they roll away to opposite corners. Becky drags herself up with the ropes, Bayley runs in, but Becky dodges! JUMP KICK blocked and Bayley THROWS Becky into buckles! Bayley runs in, SUNSET FLIP BUCKLE BOMB! Bayley drags Becky into a cover, TWO! Becky survives but Bayley brushes that off to go up the corner. The fans rally, but Becky ROCKS Bayley first! Becky climbs up after Bayley, she and Bayley trade shots! Becky CLUBS away on Bayley’s back, the fans rally up, and Becky hits a SUPERPLEX! Then she grabs the arm, ARMBAR!!

The fans fire up, Bayley stacks Becky, TWO! Becky hast he arm again, but Bayley flips Becky over! O’Conner style cover, TWO! Bayley comes back, gets the legs again, but Becky kicks and kicks and kicks! Bayley still turns her for a HALF CRAB! Bayley can only hold onto the one leg with her one arm, and Becky crawls forward! ROPEBREAK! Bayley lets go at 4, then runs back up to ROCK Becky! Bayley runs up again but Becky BOOTS her! Becky runs up but Bayley ROCKS her back! They go forearm for forearm, the fans duel with every shot, but Bayley has the majority. This turns into a scrap and the fans all fire up!

Becky catches Bayley, but Bayley fights free! Bayley now catches Becky to steal the MANHANDLE SLAM!! But Becky flops all the way out of the ring! The fans fire up while Bayley grows frustrated. The ring count starts but Bayley pursues. Becky stands, and she THROWS Becky over the desk! Becky hurries over, and she shoves the chairs onto Bayley! Becky grabs other chairs and adds to the pile! Becky is literally burying Bayley then leaves her behind! The ring count continues, but wait! Lyra is here and she unburies Bayley! Becky runs up on Lyra to DECK her! Lyra is pissed but Becky gets away!

Lyra wants after Becky but she holds back because this would be a disqualification! Bayley pushes Lyra aside, but Becky DECKS her now! Then Becky runs, but Lyra takes the dropkick for Bayley! Bayley SMACKS Becky off the desk, TOSSES her over the desk, then drags her back up! Bayley POSTS Becky, but the ring count climbs as she THROWS Becky into barriers! Bayley puts Becky in the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Bayley climbs up! But Lyra attacks Becky!!

Winner: Becky Lynch, by disqualification (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)

Lyra is pissed but so is Bayley! Lyra still WRECKS Becky with a dropkick! Bayley drags Lyra into the ring and asks what the hell! Bayley had this match won and Lyra had to go and lose her temper! Becky grins as she gets to scurry away with the title. Lyra realizes her mistake a little too late, but was it really a mistake? Or does she just want to be the one that dethrones The Man?

 

Chad Gable talks with Ivy Nile.

He tells her not to tell The Creed Brothers, but she has always been his favorite. Now, she should’ve won MITB, and she should still be in QOTR, but she has had Stephanie Vaquer in the way. Next time, do what Gable does like he did to Rey Mysterio, to Otis, and others: Wipe ’em out completely, regardless of the cost. Gable spots someone and says they’ll finish this lesson later. Gable walks over to Penta and says far be it for him to laugh at someone else’s misfortune. That is, unless they deserve it. But in this case, Penta, it was Gable’s pleasure watching Bron destroy him earlier. Maybe Gable will finish the job!

Penta tells Gable to shut up but Gable says maybe he’ll rip that mask right off Penta’s head to show his ugly face! Penta shoves Gable, Gable takes a swing, and Penta dodges! Penta SUPERKICKS Gable down! Penta says he warned Gable! SACRIFICE on the arm!! Refs and producers rush in, as do the Creeds, and Penta leaves for Gable to writhe in pain. Will this keep Gable and El Grande Americano out of action for awhile?

 

Raquel Rodriguez is in the ring.

Ricky Desperado has a mic, and she calls out Rhea! She insults her in Spanish, and then tells Rhea in English that she won’t screw Raquel outta QOTR and get away with it! Raquel tells Rhea that she could drag her out here by her nose ring, or Rhea can make it easy and walk out here to take the beating she deserves! Rhea makes her entrance and the fans fire up! Mami stares Big Mami Cool down the whole way, and then the fight is on! Rhea dodges to fire hands! Raquel shoves Rhea, runs up, but Rhea dodges, only for the AX HANDLES to find her! Rhea comes back to BOOT Raquel! Raquel bails out and Rhea is fired up!

Rhea steps outside but Raquel RAMS her into the apron! And then THROWS her over the barriers! Rhea lands in the timekeeper’s area, but Raquel says she’s not done! Raquel goes under the ring to bring out a TABLE! The fans fire up for that as Raquel puts the table in the ring. But Rhea stands on the desk! FLYING FOREARM! Down goes Raquel, and then Rhea RAMS her into steel steps! The fans fire up and Rhea grins. Rhea says if Raquel wants tables, then she’ll get tables! Rhea sets that table up in the ring, positions it near a corner, then fetches Raquel. Rhea pump handles Raquel, but here comes Roxie!

Roxie jumps on Rhea as a backpack, but Rhea pops her up onto the Electric Chair! SLAM off the top buckles! But Raquel gets up and under, TEXANA BOMB through the table!! The fans boo but Raquel and Roxie just took down the Eradicator! Will they actually end up amigas because of this?

 

Raw returns and…

Rhea storms into Pearce’s office! She demands a match with Raquel! Pearce says sure, how about a Street Fight? Even better! Then it’s official! Pearce says he couldn’t have said it better himself. Rhea got up after that table Texana Bomb, but will she make sure Raquel doesn’t get up after their grudge match?

 

PROGRAMMING NOTE for next week!

It will be a special early edition of Monday Night Raw that starts at 6PM Eastern, 3PM Pacific, live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

 

King of the Ring Semifinals: Cody Rhodes VS Jey Uso!

The American Nightmare and Main Event Jey Uso have a long and storied history, from battling Roman Reigns and The Bloodline together, to holding the tag team championships together, to holding the top championships in the WWE at the same time. But now, only one of them can go for the crown. Will there be adrenaline in the soul? Or will we all YEET on the way to the Night of Champions?

The fans want to YEET “One More Time!” so Jey says why not. The music starts and Columbus gets to YEET again! Then Cody makes his entrance, and the fans sing along, “WHOA~ OH~!” The pyro goes off, the bell rings, and the fans duel between “Cody! Cody Rhodes~!” and “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Cody and Jey soak in the moment, nod and shake hands, and the fans cheer the sportsmanship. These two circle, feel things out, then tie up. They’re in a deadlock, and Cody powers Jey back, only for Jey to headlock. Cody powers up and out but Jey RUNS him over! Cover, ONE! Cody sweeps to cover, ONE! The fans cheer the standoff!

Cody and Jey reset, the fans duel even harder, and the two feel things out. They tie up, Cody wrenches and wristlocks, then cranks on the arm. Cody puts Jey in a corner, whips him corner to corner, but Jey goes up and over. Jey arm-drags Cody, Cody arm-drags Jey, and the fans cheer the new standoff! Jey shakes out his arm and resets with Cody again. They tie up, Cody waistlocks, then headlocks. Jey endures the grind while fans sing for Cody some more. Jey wrenches at the hold, headlocks in return, but Cody powers up and out. Cody stays back of the up ‘n’ over, then dragon sleepers! Jey snapmares free, but Cody narrowly avoids the superkick!

Jey says it was that close, YEET! Cody nods and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Cody has Jey in a FIGURE FOUR! Jey endures, reaches out, and the fans rally! ROPEBREAK! Cody lets go quickly and he brings Jey back around. Cody spins Jey but Jey DRAGON WHIPS! Jey then mule kicks, pops, locks ‘n’ UPPERCUTS! But Cody kicks to then RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody runs but into a SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Cody stays in this but Jey stays focused. Cody crawls away, Jey backs up to the opposite corner, “UCE! OH!” HIP ATTACK! Cody sputters, Jey goes up the corner, and USO SPLASH onto knees! Cody drags Jey into a KIMURA!! Cody uses what The Beast once used on him!

The fans rally, Jey endures, but Cody cranks on the arm! Jey fights up, whips Cody away, and then Jey has the SLEEPER! Jey uses what he used on Gunther! Cody fights and flails but he’s fading! Cody drops to a knee, and Jey becomes a backpack! Cody gets a second wind, but even that fades! Cody gets a third wind and he hoists Jey up! The fans fire up as Cody then runs and DUMPS Jey up and over the top rope! The fans rally while both men are down! The ref calls to Jey and starts a ring count. Jey stirs at 3 of 10 while Cody huffs ‘n’ puffs and stands back up. Cody builds speed, and Cody DVIES into an UPPERCUT!

The fans fire up and Jey hurries to the corner. Jey climbs, but Cody ROCKS Jey first! Cody climbs up to get Jey, “This is Awesome!” as the two brawl up top! Cody goes to the very top, but Jey HEADBUTTS him down! Jey adjusts, but Cody springs right back up! SUPER DUPER PLEX! Cody and Jey both writhe, and Cody goes to the apron while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns once again and Cody fires hands on Jey! Jey is down on his knees, Cody CLUBS and ROCKS him again! Jey shoves Cody, but Cody fires more shots! Jey counter punches! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Cody JABS! JABS! JABS! Cody flips, flops, and- UPPERCUT from Jey! Jey pops, locks, puts some stank on it, but Cody ROCKS Jey! Jey ROCKS Cody, then runs, btu Cody follows and CLOBBERS Jey! Cody goes to a corner, Jey runs in, but Cody goes up and over! Only for Jey to fake Cody out on the snap powerslam! Cody staggers up, into Jey’s SNAP POWERSLAM! Jey uses a very Cody kind of move, and then he puts on a dragon sleeper!

Cody KNEES Jey away, then runs to springboard, CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!! Jey survives and Cody is a bit surprised. “This is Awesome!” and Cody watches Jey stir. Jey rises, Cody brings him around, springboard and- NO, Jey ducks the Disaster Kick to SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!!! Cody survives and Jey is the one surprised! The fans rally up as both men go to ropes. Jey aims from a corner, runs in, but into a KICK! Cody goes to the corner, goes up, up, and SUPER CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!?! Jey survives and Cody is shocked! But then Cody fires himself back up, the fans rally even harder, and Cody waits on Jey.

Jey rises, Cody dragon sleepers, but Jey spins it around?! CROSS RHODES from Jey!! Cover, TWO!!! Cody survives his own move and Jey is beside himself! Columbus is thunderous as Jey goes back to a corner. Jey watches Cody rise up now, and he SUPERKICKS Cody back down! Jey dares Cody to get back up, and Cody does rise back up. Jey SUPERKICKS again! Cody falls but Jey drags him around. Jey whips, runs, and SPEARS!! But that isn’t all as Jey puts Cody in a drop zone. Jey climbs up a corner, but Cody is right back up!! Jey and Cody go for a ride in the SUPER DUPER CODY CUTTER!!!

The fans are electric as Cody puts Jey in the dragon sleeper! CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, CODY WINS!!

Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)

These two know each other so well, that’s how they were able to push each other this far! And while he is still Main Event Jey Uso, he loses out to The American Nightmare! Cody shows his friend great respect by kneeling down and looking him in the eye. The fans cheer as the friends stand up together and hug it out. But now this puts Cody on a collision course with his friend and mentor, Randy Orton! Will Cody or Orton be crowned King of the Ring?


My Thoughts:

A great Raw as the go-home to Night of Champions, which is still happening as of this moment. Great opening promo from Rollins to put everything in perspective, while also calling out the fans at the same time. Great segue into Bron VS Penta, and that was a great opening match. Bron winning makes sense, the henchmen need to stay strong if they’re also to be contenders in their own right, whether for tag titles or midcard titles. And great bit with Penta and Gable, this would be a great way to expose El Grande as Gable with the “bad arm.”

Good promo from Sheamus with Alpha Academy and then with Rusev. Sheamus VS Rusev 1v1 is going to be big, but I suddenly want there to be a “Best of” series, so they can go like four, five, six matches, or as Sheamus would put it, banger after banger. Then the winner is more than primed for a title shot, either Intercontinental or World Heavyweight, and they could make a very good case for winning. Speaking of which, not sure how real Dom needing time to heal up is, but Judgment Day said Dom needed it so I guess it isn’t them fooling everyone. Styles VS Dom might be set up for Saturday Night’s Main Event with this delay to help build that show up.

The New Day had a good promo with Adam Pearce, too, with them being so offended at the idea of defending the tag titles, and now Waller trying to be the new third man or something. But hey, I’ve been wanting to see someone somewhere book a Heel VS Heel thing, so here we are, and Waller can make a great counter to like, Dom being the cornerman for Finn & JD. Also, good stuff with Raquel, Rhea and Roxie. Roxie helping Raquel get one over on Rhea is a nice touch, and it probably leads to Roxie & Raquel defending the tag titles together. Whether or not Roxie screws Raquel over is still up in the air with Liv’s shoulder injury so much worse than expected.

Goldberg and Gunther had very good promos to hype their match, and I kinda liked Columbus, OH being on Gunther’s side there. And with it being a combination of retirement match yet also title match, that practically screams, “Rollins is going to cash-in.” Maybe, just maybe, Goldberg wins to have that last title reign and then Rollins cashes in, making it one of the shortest reigns ever. Or to get even more heat from Goldberg’s fans, Rollins cashes in during the match to parallel his Heist of the Century moment.

Good promo for Bayley and Lyra, and very good promo from Becky where she assumes the worst. Becky VS Bayley was great, but they could’ve done a lot better with Lyra messing up the finish for Bayley. Lyra running in there when Bayley was up top felt like Lyra was being far too foolish. Now granted, the other way would’ve been an “accidental” punch on Bayley where Lyra was aiming for Becky, so they were kinda stuck. But obviously, this helps them set up a Triple Threat for the title, and they should put it for Evolution.

Great promo from Sami and Kross, especially with Sami finally hitting Kross. Sami VS Kross being for Night of Champions is great stuff, because Sami finally gets to be part of a big PLE again. And since this is all working to Kross’ plans, maybe this brings Sami closer to turning Heel. Great tournament matches tonight, Jade beating Roxie made sense when Roxie has her Judgment Day story to fall back on, and Asuka VS Jade is certainly a big deal. I feel like either woman could win, but given the stories we’ve got going, I’m leaning towards Jade because of Naomi being Miss MITB, but we definitely need to see Asuka VS Iyo happen for the Women’s World title, too.

Cody VS Jey was awesome, practically a PLE match, but as I figured, we are now getting Cody VS Orton in the finals. That is because Cody will win, then face Cena at SummerSlam, and I would think Cody wins there, too. It makes me also think that we could get a wild double turn. Fans are loving what Cena is doing, he could go back to being Face while we finally get that Homelander Heel Cody fans have been curious about during his time in AEW.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s NJPW New Japan Soul Results & Report! (6/23/25)

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May your New Japan Soul reach the Climax!

With spots left open in the G1 Climax, it’s win-and-you’re-in as NJPW pits Tomohiro Ishii against “Drilla” Moloney and Taichi against Callum Newman!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Kickoff – Tatsuya Matsumoto VS Zane Jay; Time Limit Draw.
  • Kickoff – Masatora Yasuda VS Daiki Nagai; Yasuda wins.
  • 10 Man Tag: Toru Yano, YOH, Master Wato, Shoma Kato & Katsuya Murashima VS The House of Torture; The House of Torture wins, by disqualification.
  • 8 Man Tag: Hontai VS The House of Torture; The House of Torture wins.
  • Yuya Uemura & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young; Uemura & Taguchi win.
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jado VS Gabe Kidd & Taiji Ishimori; Gabe & Taiji win.
  • Six Man Tag: Hirooki Goto, Boltin Oleg & Shota Umino VS TMDK; Goto, Oleg & Umino win.
  • G1 Climax 35 B Block Play-In: Tomohiro Ishii VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney; Drilla wins and advances to the G1.
  • G1 Climax 35 A Block Play-In: Taichi VS Callum Newman; Callum wins and advances to the G1.

PLAY BY PLAY

G1 Climax 35 B Block Play-In: Tomohiro Ishii VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney!

It’s a dogfight in Korakuen Hall! But will the Stone Pitbull beat some respect into this whelp? Or will this War Dog take a big bite out of the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion?

The bell rings and the fans rally up already. The two tie up as the fans duel, and Drilla headlocks. Ishii powers up and out, Drilla RAMS him, but Ishii comes back. Drilla dodges, Ishii dodges, Drilla hurdles, but Ishii spins him for a suplex. Drilla fights that and lifts, but Ishii fights free! Drilla ducks the enzigiri, but then Ishii avoids the Gore! The fans fire up for the standoff. Ishii and Drilla reset, and Ishii shoves Drilla. Drilla CHOPS, Ishii CHOPS, and repeat! The fans cheer as the CHOPS keep going back and forth! CHOP after CHOP, but Ishii starts to feel those! Drilla CHOPS and CHOPS, but Ishii ducks!

Ishii waistlocks, Drilla switches, Ishii elbows free then runs, but into Drilla’s DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Ishii bails out. Drilla builds speed and he WRECKS Ishii with the dropkick! Ishii hits railing and the fans fire up! Drilla huffs ‘n’ puffs and goes out to fetch Ishii. Drilla CHOPS Ishii again and the fans applaud. The ref wants this back inside so Drilla pushes Ishii in the ring. Drilla taunts the fans, “The F you say?” then he steps inside. Drilla CHOPS Ishii but Ishii eggs him on. Drilla CHOPS again, and CHOPS again, but Ishii SPITS at Drilla! Drilla BOOTS, CHOPS, then he SPITS at Ishii! Drilla snapmares Ishii to KICK him in the back!

Ishii snarls and the fans fire up. Ishii shakes his head and Drilla scuffs him. Drilla gives mocking kicks, eggs Ishii on, and the fans rally up. Ishii eggs Drilla on, so Drilla gives him more kicks. Ishii rises to fire forearms! Drilla ROCKS Ishii! And ROCKS him again! Ishii winds up but Drilla ROCKS him a third time! Drilla reels Ishii in, lifts, but Ishii fights the suplex! They fight for control, the fans duel, and it’s Ishii who suplexes Drilla up and over! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ishii rises, he brings Drilla up, but Drilla CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Drilla fires up and CHOPS! Ishii scowls and CHOPS back!

Ishii reels Drilla in but Drilla fights with elbows. Drilla whips, Ishii reverses, and reels Drilla in for a SAIDO! The fans fire up and Ishii rises again! Ishii stalks Drilla to a corner, winds up and CHOPS! CHOPS! And ROCKS! Ishii CHOPS and ROCKS Drilla again and again, Drilla sputters and the fans fire up. Ishii comes back to stand Drilla up. Ishii whips, Drilla reverses, and Drilla DROPKICKS! Ishii stays up!? And POUNCES Drilla in return! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Ishii drags Drilla up, puts him on the top rope, then climbs. The fans rally as Ishii brings Drilla to the very top, for a SUPERPLEX!

The fans fire up again and Ishii hurries to cover, TWO! Drilla survives and the fans cheer. Ishii stands, and he looms over Drilla. Drilla sits up, Ishii brings him up, but Drilla SLAPS! Ishii SLAPS, and now it is a SLAP fight! The fans fire up as the SLAPS go fast ‘n’ furious! Ishii ROCKS Drilla with one, then kicks him! So Drilla SLAPS back! And then DECKS Ishii!! The fans fire up while Ishii is down! Ishii stirs, Drilla roars, and Drilla runs, but Ishii SWATS the lariat to fire boxing elbows! But Drilla spins, but Ishii ROCKS him first! Ishii runs, but into a wrench and short arm LARIAT! ROLLING ELBOW! Drilla runs to GORE, but Ishii stuffs it!

Ishii lifts, Drilla wrenches free, but Ishii ROCKS him! Ishii runs, but into Drilla’s SPINEBUSTER! Drilla runs and GORES!! Cover, TWO!?! Ishii survives and the fans are thunderous. The fans rally up and duel between Ishii and Moloney. Drilla rises, staggers a bit, but he steadies himself. Drilla brings Ishii up and puts him on the top rope. Drilla ROCKS Ishii, fires the fans up more, and the fans bark along with Drilla. Drilla rises, but Ishii fires body shots! Ishii HEADBUTTS Drilla, but Drilla GAMANGIRIS in return! Drilla climbs back up, drags Ishii onto his shoulders, and he fireman’s carries for a SUPER DUPER LANDSLIDE!! Cover, TWO!?!?

Ishii survives, the fans are thunderous, and we’re only ten minutes in?! Drilla drags Ishii up, reels him back in, but Ishii fights the lift! Drilla still hits a PILEDRIVER!! But Ishii’s right up!?! He dodges a boot, blocks the next kick, then GERMAN SUPLEXES! Both men are down and the fans rally even harder! Ishii crawls away to a corner, and he fires himself up as he rises. Drilla stands, Ishii runs up, but Drilla BOOTS the lariat! Ishii spins to LARIAT, but Drilla ENZIGIRIS! Ishii comes back, but into a pump handle! MADE IN JAPAN!?! Cover, TWO!!! Drilla tried to be a Rampaging Dragon but he couldn’t put Ishii down!

The fans are thunderous again as Drilla rises and Ishii stirs. Drilla drags Ishii up, reels him in, Canadian Rack! Ishii slips free, Alabama Lifts, but Drilla fights that! They fight for control, and Ishii lifts for a BEACH BREAK!! A shoutout to Ishii’s Freshly Squeezed friend, and both men are down! Ishii crawls over, he sits Drilla up and runs, but Drilla avoids the Sliding Lariat! Drilla takes a swing, but into a full nelson! DRAGON SUPLEX! But Drilla is right up?!? Only for Ishii to LARIAT him back down! The fans are electric as Ishii sits Drilla up, for the SLIDING LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Drilla survives and the fans continue to rally!

Ishii huffs ‘n’ puffs and roars to his feet! Ishii brings Drilla up, suplexes, but Drilla slips free! STEP-UP KNEE! Ishii drops down but Drilla reloads! Drilla runs up, but Ishii RAMS him first! Ishii HEADBUTTS, Drilla UPPERCUTS, but Ishii DECKS Drilla!! Ishii roars, the fans are with him, and Ishii runs! LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Drilla survives again and the fans are electric! Ishii brings Drilla back up, suplexes, BRAIN- NO, Drilla fights it off at the last second! Drilla suplexes to BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!??! Ishii survives his own signature move, but Drilla vows to end this now! Drilla hauls Ishii up, reels him in, and Canadian Racks!

But Ishii fights free! Drilla ducks the lariat to wrench and ripcord, but Ishii HEADBUTTS! Ishii then SLIDING HEADBUTTS!! Cover, TWO!!! Drilla survives again but Ishii just stands him up. DOUBLE HEADBUTTS collide! ENZIGIRI from Ishii!! Drilla roars and GORES!!! But Ishii’s back up!??! So Drilla GORES again!!! And with some extra stank on it! Drilla hurries to get Ishii back up, Canadian Racks, DRILLA KILLA!!! But he isn’t done?!? ANOTHER DRILLA KILLA!!!! Cover, DRILLA WINS!!

Winner: “Drilla” Dan Moloney, by pinfall (advances to G1 Climax 35, B Block)

A dogfight indeed, and both men brought everything they had and a little extra! But it is the young gun that wins his way into the G1! Will no one survive facing 44 Caliber?

 

G1 Climax 35 A Block Play-In: Taichi w/ Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Callum Newman!

The Holy Emperor & Stone Pitbull won the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships off The United Empire, but there’s always more to win. Will Taichi make up for missing out on the G1 last year? Or will the Prince of Pace run through Taichi to join the round robin?

The bell rings and both men run up! Taichi BOOTS first, but Callum BOOTS back! Callum eggs Taichi on and Taichi RIDGE HANDS! Callum comes back to fire a forearm! Taichi RIDGE HANDS, Callum fires a forearm, repeat! The fans fire up with Taichi and he fires another RIDGE HAND! Callum shakes that off to fire forearm after forearm! Callum runs, BOOTS Taichi, but Taichi BOOTS back! Callum BOOTS again, Taichi BOOTS, but Callum blocks! Callum then ducks ‘n’ dodges the haymakers to JUMP KICK! Taichi falls and goes outside while the fans fire up. Callum goes to the apron and he PENALTY KICKS!

The fans cheer as Taichi falls! The ref checks and Taichi is alright to continue, so Callum hops down. Callum drags Taichi up, then whips him at the railing! Taichi hits hard and slumps down! The fans rally while the ref reprimands, and Callum brings Taichi up. Callum CHOPS and Taichi sputters away! Callum pretends even his ears are ringing from that pop sound. Callum puts Taichi in, the fans applaud, and Callum covers, ONE! Taichi is tougher than that and the fans rally behind him. Callum stays cool as he sits Taichi up. Callum mockingly claps along, then KICKS Taichi in the back! Taichi eggs Callum on!

Callum KICKS, and Taichi stands right up! RIDGE HAND! BACKHAND! KICK! But then Callum BODY SHOTS! Callum runs up but Taichi BOOTS him! Taichi runs, dodges a shot to wrench and HOOK KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Callum crawls to a corner, Taichi runs in, and Taichi BOOTS! Callum slumps down and the fans applaud. Taichi drags Callum up to snapmare and KICK! Callum writhes, the fans applaud, and Taichi KICKS again! Callum eggs Taichi on, so Taichi KICKS again! Now Callum stands up to KICK Taichi in the chest! Taichi snarls and KICKS Callum in the chest!

Callum SOBATS but Taichi ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Taichi rises, the fans rally, and OFF COME THE PANTS! The fans fire up as Taichi takes aim from the corner. Callum slowly stands, TENSHO- Callum dodges and ENZIGIRIS! Then he SWEEPS the legs to DOUBLE STOMP! The fans rally while both men are down again. Callum stands, storms over to Taichi, and brings Taichi to his feet. Callum UPPERCUTS Taichi to a corner, but Callum needs a second to catch his breath. Callum then CHOPS Taichi and Taichi slumps down. Callum shakes out the stars, winds up again and CHOPS!

Taichi stands, Callum CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Taichi eggs Callum on, so Callum ROCKS him with an elbow! Taichi RIDGEHANDS in return! Callum fires a flurry of forearms, sits Taichi down with them, and keeps raining forearms! The ref counts, then he backs Callum off at 4! Callum goes back to Taichi, scuffs him, then stands him up. Callum hoists Taichi up top, then ROCKS him with a right! The fans rally as Callum climbs, but Taichi fights the suplex! Taichi shoves Callum away, but Callum comes back to DROPKICK Taichi down! Taichi tumbles to the apron then the floor while the fans fire up!

Callum goes out to fetch Taichi again, and he RAMS Taichi into railing! The fans rally while Taichi slumps down. The ref wants this back inside so Callum puts Taichi in the ring. But then Callum drags Taichi to the apron and stands him up! Callum reels Taichi in, but Taichi fights the suplex! Taichi fires body shots, then RIDGE HANDS! DANGER- NO, Callum fights the saido with elbows! Callum then goes up the corner, APRON OSC- BOOT!! Taichi knocks Callum out of the sky and Callum falls to the floor! Taichi slumps down from the apron and the fans rally up. A ring count starts while both men are on the ground.

The fans rally as we pass 5 of 20, and Taichi sits up at 8. Callum stirs at 11, Taichi rises up to jump into the ring! Callum is still down at 15! The fans rally harder as Callum rises, and he staggers around at 18! Callum lunges in at 19!  BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Callum survives and the fans fire up! Taichi stands over him, brings him up, and the fans rally. The ref has Taichi hold on, and he checks Callum. Callum stirs, sputters, and sits up. Taichi grabs at him, Callum pushes him away, but Taichi kicks him around. The fans rally more, and Taichi eggs Callum on. Callum tells Taichi to bring it, so Taichi KICKS him down!

The fans rally up, Callum sputters again, but Taichi sits him up for another KICK! Callum flops back over but Taichi eggs him on. Taichi kicks at Callum, Callum rises up, and Callum shoves the ref aside. Callum eggs Taichi on and the fans fire up. Taichi KICKS Callum down again! The fans cheer and Taichi eggs Callum on. Taichi scuffs Callum, Callum pushes him, and Callum puts his arms back?! The fans cheer Callum’s grit, and Taichi KICKS again! Callum goes right back down! Callum takes a moment, but he sits right back up! Taichi KICKS him right back down! Taichi eggs Callum on, and Callum sits up again.

Callum SPITS at Taichi, Taichi wipes that away, and KICKS, only for Callum to block! Callum then stands to CHOP! Taichi RIDGEHANDS! Callum ROUNDHOUSES! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Callum goes to ropes, the fans rally up, and Callum drags himself up the corner. Callum reaches the top, steadies himself, then DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Direct hit but Callum can’t cover from the pain in his own ribs! The fans rally while both men writhe, and Callum manages to stand. Callum hobbles his way over, brings Taichi up, but his ribs won’t let him suplex so easily. Taichi wrenches out and RIDGE HANDS!

Callum snarls and ROCKS Taichi with a forearm! Then he hooks the leg, FIREBOLT!! The fans fire up, Callum covers, TWO!! Taichi survives and the fans fire up again! Callum sits Taichi up to fire Kawada Kicks, then he calls his shot. Callum runs, springboards, and OSC- NO, Taichi blocks and DANGEROUS SAIDOS!! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Taichi crawls to a corner and roars as he rises! Taichi takes aim again, and as Callum stands, TENSHOU- JUMP KNEE from Callum! And then a forearm! ROLLING ELBOW! ROLLING- ELBOW from Taichi! Then a ROLLING ELBOW from Taichi!

Taichi roars and DANGEROUS- JUMP KNEE form Callum again! Taichi rebounds, AX- NO, Callum ducks and runs, but into the AX BOMBER!! The fans fire up and Taichi fires up again! DANGEROUS SAIDO, with BRIDGE! TWO?!? Callum survives, the fans rally for Taichi, but there might be some cheers for Callum in there. Taichi vows to finish this, and he brings Callum up. Taichi Alabama Lifts, but Callum fights it down! Taichi tries again but Callum CLUBS away on Taichi’s back! Callum lifts Taichi, but Taichi slips free! AX- NO, Callum slips around to DRAGON SUPLEX! Taichi flounders to the ropes, Callum runs up to KNEE Taichi down!

Callum pushes Taichi to the drop zone, then climbs up the corner. The fans rally, Callum DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS Taichi while he’s standing! Callum goes back up top, DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO?!?! Taichi survives again and shocks Callum! The fans are thunderous as they duel. Callum rises, looks to the corner, and he calls his shot! Callum goes up, up, and- NO, Taichi CLUBS him on the top rope! Taichi then climbs up after Callum, CLUBS him again and again, then brings him up! SUPER DUPER SAIDO, but Callum lands out! Callum BOOTS Taichi! Callum runs in, Taichi dodges and Taichi GAMANGIRIS!

Taichi roars, the fans fire up, and Taichi runs, but into a SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Callum drags Taichi up again, but the ref has him wait. The ref checks Taichi, Taichi is okay to continue, and Callum brings him up. BLOODY- NO, Taichi fights the lift, wrenches out, but Callum avoids the lariat to DREAMCAST KICK! And then FIREBOLT!! Cover, TWO?!?! Taichi survives and the fans are thunderous! Callum is beside himself but the fans rally up again! The fans chant, “Let’s Go, Taichi!” but Callum shakes his head. Callum brings Taichi up, reels him in, but Taichi fights free of the hold to JAWBREAKER and FIGURE FOUR JACKKNIFE! TWO!!!

Callum escapes, but Taichi ROUNDHOUSES! And GAMANGIRIS! Taichi roars, the fans fire up, and Taichi hurries to Alabama Lift! BLACK- NO, Callum slips free, jumps up, and POISON-RANAS!! Taichi staggers around, Callum runs up to BUSAIKU KNEE!! Callum roars, reels Taichi back in, PRINCE’S CURSE!!! Cover, CALLUM WINS!!

Winner: Callum Newman, by pinfall (advances to G1 Climax 35, A Block)

And once again, the younger generation triumphs! While Taichi might be champion, will he have to admit the times are changing?

As for Callum, he catches his breath to pick up the mic. “Oh my God… Chotto matte <Hold on a moment.> Taichi-san, honto tsuyoi ne. <Taichi, you’re really strong.>” The fans applaud, and Callum says he was rather surprised. Then he apologizes, that’s the limits of his Japanese. But he said once in an interview, that when he was 16 years old, he snuck backstage of a show, no ticket. The first person he saw was Taichi. The fans applaud that, and Callum says he won’t kiss up to Taichi, Taichi wouldn’t want it. But Callum says that honestly, Taichi is probably one of the best wrestlers in the world today.

The fans cheer that, and Callum continues with saying he is so sorry that they had to do it like this. It was either Callum or Taichi, and Callum was going to make it himself. But Taichi should honestly be in every G1 Climax he can make. Callum encourages Taichi to give us more anytime, and anywhere. The fans applaud in agreement there. Taichi seems rather emotional being praised like this. Taichi manages to stand, and he shakes Callum’s hand. The fans cheer as Taichi now encourages Callum, and even raises Callum’s hand in victory. Taichi goes to his corner before giving another bow of respect. The fans cheer Taichi on as he makes his exit.

Callum continues by calling to Yuya Uemura. “Now or later, your choice.” Yuya says that he looks forward to facing Callum in the G1. Callum says please do. Callum says to speed things along, he is in the G1, baby! The fans cheer that! Callum says he had no idea what he was going to say because he wasn’t sure he’d win. But he will say one thing: Everyone wants to talk about being a leader, whether that’s leading this generation, NJPW as a company, or their own faction. Callum DGAF! “No matter who you are, where you are, no matter how much money you earn elsewhere, NJPW is the place where everyone wants to be!”

The fans cheer and Callum says last year, well, he’s barely been in NJPW for about two years then. And already, he has been in two New Japan Cups, one World Tag League, is a TWO-TIME IWGP Tag Team Champion, is the YOUNGEST challenger to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, and now he’s in his second G1! As long as there is a heart beating in this chest, as long as there is air in his lungs, he will be a NJPW wrestler! He will win the G1 as one of the best in the world, because this is CALLUM! EFFIN’! NEWMAN!! Mic drop and the fans fire up! Will The Prince of Pace soon make himself the King of the Climax?


My Thoughts:

Another great New Japan Soul here. The House of Torture winning both matches again comes with a hilarious disclaimer: The 10 Man Tag had a TRIPLE Eddie Guerrero “caught red-handed” moment, but Yano and his team figured if they were gonna lose cuz of cheating, they would do it themselves. Yano, Yoh & Wato got to clobber Narita, Sho & Douki with their signature weapons, and then declared they wanted not only the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag titles back, but even want to go after the NEVER Openweight Six Man titles. Those will be great matches, and the factions probably split the difference.

The G1 Climax Play-In matches were great, but I figured the younger guys were both making it in. Taichi & Ishii just won the tag titles, they can worry more about that story than a G1 story. But I do appreciate Callum telling Taichi and the world that Taichi is sill so good and deserves much more. Ishii VS Drilla was much more high impact, but Taichi VS Callum was a bit grittier, a bit more story and psychology to it, so I see why it was the main event. And Callum is certainly rising up the ranks, NJPW sees what he’s got, and he could make a good run. I can’t be sure what singles title Callum gets, but he’s deserving of something between now and WrestleKingdom.

My Score: 8.8/10

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