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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (8/15/23)
Things are heating up!
Will the #WesSide defy #HardJustice?
Before Heatwave hits, Wes Lee and Dijak look to light it up in a match to name a NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Championship!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Tag Team Championships: Tony D’Angelo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo VS The Dyad w/ The Schism; Tony & Stacks win and retain the titles.
- Dana Brooke w/ Kelani Jordan VS Blair Davenport; Blair wins.
- Trick Williams VS Drew Gulak w/ Charlie Dempsey & Damon Kemp; Trick wins.
- NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Wes Lee VS DIJAK; Wes wins and will challenge Carmelo Hayes for the title next week at Heatwave.
- Tyler Bate VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus; Bate wins, by disqualification.
- Thea Hail w/ Chase U VS Jacy Jayne; Jacy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
NXT Tag Team Championships: Tony D’Angelo & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo VS The Dyad w/ The Schism!
The Family that fights together reigns together, and The Don & Underboss of NXT are ready to fight! But will they be able to hold together against a united Schism? Or will Rip Fowler & Jagger Reed finally bring gold to the Schism’s tree?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if The Dyad reaps the fruits of the Family’s labor!
The teams sort out and Jagger goes right after Tony! Tony hits back, they fire off hands and Tony DECKS Jagger! And DECKS him again! Tony fires off in the corner, then whips corner to corner. Jagger goes up and out but Tony BLASTS him off the apron! Tony goes out after Jagger but The Dyad has back-up from the yellow masks. Tony says okay, hide behind them! Tony slides into the ring, Jagger returns, and he tags Rip. Rip and Tony circle now, they tie up, and Rip wrenches the arm. Fans chant “You Still Suck!” but Tony powers out to then scoop and SLAM! Fans cheer, Tony tags in Stacks.
Stacks & Tony double whip, then body shot, knee lift and down goes Rip! Stacks waits on Rip, then he fires off haymakers! Stacks whips, Rip reverses but Stacks goes up and over, ducks ‘n’ dodges and DROPKICKS! Fans fire up and Stacks wrenches to tag Tony back in. The Family mugs Rip in the corner! The ref counts, Stacks lets off and Tony scoops. Rip slips free, waistlocks, but Tony switches. Rip backs Tony down, tag to Jagger. Jagger runs in to back elbow! Rip adds a clothesline, and then feeds to a DROPKICK! Jagger drags Tony up, taunts the fans, but Tony snap suplexes first! Fans fire up and Stacks tags back in.
Stacks brings Jagger round, KNEES him, trips him, then gives a leg splitting leg drop! Very Brother Nero style. Stacks CHOPS, whips, but Jagger reverses, only for Stacks to hit a flying-mare! Fans fire up and Stacks grinds the headlock. Jagger fights up, powers his way over, tag to Rip. Rip arm-drags, but Stacks counters with a headlock! Then he gets Jagger in headscissors! The Dyad holds firm but Tony pushes them over! Fans fire up as the Dyad stands up, into DOUBLE HOCKEY SCRUMS! Fans count along, but The Dyad power out at 7. But then The Family clotheslines them both out!
Fans fire up as Tony tells Stacks to run. Stacks runs, and Tony gives him a boost, HIP TOSS TOPE! Direct hit on both Dyad, and fans are thunderous! Stacks puts Rip back in, climbs up the corner, and FLYING UPPERCUTS! But then Ava distracts from the apron! Stacks tells her to quit playing, and he gets Rip’s arm. Rip knees Stacks low, then BLASTS Tony! Rip then wrenches Stacks, Jagger tags in and they whip Stacks to trip and basement dropkick! Stacks ends up in enemy territory, and The Dyad set up, MAYHEM IN MOTION takes out Tony! Fans boo but then Jagger runs so Rip can give him a boost, Jagger BLASTS Stacks off the apron and he hits the desk!
Fans boo while Stacks writhes but The Schism is in control as NXT goes picture in picture.
Ava says this is what happens, and Gacy just smiles while shaking his head. There are more yellow masks than before, and Jagger SMOTHERS Stacks into the desk! Jagger CLUBS Stacks, DECKS Stacks, then puts him in the ring. Jagger then puts Stacks on the apron to CLUB him on the chest! Jagger then slides in, so he can get the legs, and ROPE GUILLOTINE! Stacks sputters, Jagger taunts him, but Tony coaches Stacks. Jagger CHOKES Stacks, CLUBS him, then tags in Rip. The Dyad drags Stacks up to whip him to ropes, and DOUBLE LARIATS! Rip stays between Stacks and Tony while Ava soaks up the heat.
Rip has Stacks in a chinlock stretch, then CLUBS him with a crossface forearm. Rip drags Stacks up but Stacks fights off the suplex! Fans rally, but Rip CLUBS Stacks down! And again! Rip drags Stacks up, to suplex high and hard! Cover, TWO! Rip clamps on with a chinlock and Stacks endures. Fans continue to rally, Stacks fights up, and Stacks throws body shots! But Rip ROCKS him, and Stacks falls to the apron! The ref keeps Ava and Gacy back but Rip drags Stacks back up. Stacks RAMS into Rip! And slingshots up and over, but Rip stays up in the sunset! Tag to Jagger, and Jagger CLUBS Stacks in the head!
Jagger taunts Tony, Tony shouts back, and Jagger snapmares Stacks to stomp Stacks’ face! Jagger keeps talking trash, then he fishhooks Stacks’ face! The ref reprimands, Jagger ELBOWS Stacks in the head, then stands Stacks up to ROCK him again. Jagger scoops Stacks to put him in the Tree of Woe, and he soaks up the heat from the fans. NXT returns to single picture, Jagger taunts Stacks, then drags him up for headlock punches! Fans boo and the ref counts but Jagger lets off at 4. Stacks gets himself out of the Tree, Rip talks a lot of trash, and Jagger LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Jagger clamps onto Stacks with an armlock.
Stacks endures even as Jagger rains down elbows! Fans rally but Jagger shifts to a chinlock. Stacks fights up, throws body shots, but Jagger shifts sides to keep him back! Stacks fires more shots, reaches out, but Jagger knees low! Then sucker punch for Tony! Tony is pissed but then Stacks gets the cradle! The ref is still busy with Tony, they would’ve won by now! And then Rip CLOBBERS the cover apart! Jagger ROCKS Stacks, but Stacks fights back with elbows and boots! Stacks fires off hands on Jagger, staggers for Tony but Jagger keeps him back! Stacks fires more hands, reaches out, and fans rally up!
Jagger reaches and tags Rip! Rip runs in and CLOBBERS Stacks! Rip grins at Tony and blows a kiss but the fans boo. Rip stands Stacks up to ROCK him again. Rip talks more trash, ROCKS Stacks again, but Stacks fires hands in return! Rip CLUBS Stacks’ neck, brings him up, and grins at Tony as he back suplexes. Stacks lands on his feet! Then goes up and over! But Rip grabs a leg! Stacks ENZIGURIS free! Fans fire up as both men crawl, hot tag to Jagger! He gets Stacks’ legs, but Stacks BOOTS free! Hot tag to Tony! The Don rallies on The Dyad and the fans are loving it! Tony dodges Jagger to OVERHEAD SUPLEX!
Tony sees Rip coming, TACKLES him, then stomps away on his stomach! Jagger storms up but Tony DECKS him! And then just stomps him on top of Rip! The fans are fired up again and Tony CLOBBERS Rip in a corner! Then he CLOBBERS Jagger in the other! Rip runs in, into a SPINEBUSTER! Jagger kicks but Tony ducks it to FISHERMAN BUSTER! Roll to a cradle, TWO!! Jagger escapes but Tony storms up on Rip. Rip gets away, Jagger clinches. Rip tags in during the whip and Rip trips Tony to drag him out! But Tony DECKS Rip! Jagger DIVES onto Tony! The Dyad regroups and gets Tony in.
But wait! Ivy Nile is here! She gets at Gacy, Ava and the yellow masks. But wait, two hang back, and one of them CLOBBERS Jagger! The other hits a ROLLING SPINEBUSTER on Rip! Are those the Creeds!? They put Rip in, for Tony’s FOGEDABOUTIT! Cover, The Family wins!
Winners: Tony D’Angelo & Channing Lorenzo, by pinfall (still NXT Tag Team Champions)
Ivy grins as the Schism fell for it hook, line and sinker! The obsession with the Diamond Mine just bit Schism in the butt! Is the tree about to fall? Or will someone chop it down?
Eddy Thorpe speaks.
“Hoka hey. To move forward without fear. It’s one thing to say it, it’s another to act on it.” NXT is on fire and Eddy will not be left behind. But how does he move forward without fear? He listens to his life force. The magic tied to his heart, showing in his fighting spirit. But that is not alone to overcome pain, so there is additional treatment he must seek. He will dance, just as his ancestors did. Each vibration is a healing reverberation. As eddy moves in the ring, he feels the energy of the fans and they feel his energy. Now, with his spirit repaired, Dijak will be a target of his focus. They will meet again, and when that time comes, Eddy will move forward without fear. Will the Alpha Wolf be ready to fight again?
Other NXT stars talk about Eddy Thorpe.
Carmelo Hayes, as he signs autographs, admits the Alpha Wolf is nice. But in walks Wes Lee. Champ doing champ things, he must’ve been so busy. It’d explain why he didn’t answer Wes’s phone calls or texts. But he still has time to sign all this? That’s part of the job, man. And why’s Wes coming at Melo with this? Doesn’t he have Dijak to worry about? Well don’t tell Wes what to worry about, he’s got this. Melo should focus on finishing all this up cuz when Wes is done beating Dijak, the next thing Melo will be signing is the title contract for Heatwave.
Melo says okay, then Wes can go do that and come back to talk to the champ. Wes gets it, #SayLess. But who will have the final say between Wes and #HardJustice?
Andre Chase and Duke Hudson talk backstage.
Professor Chase has lost count of how many times he’s apologized to Thea Hail, but what she needs is to get back out there. That’s why Chase got her a match with Jacy Jayne tonight! Duke says that’s a great idea! Get Thea back on the winning track! That’ll do it. Yes, Chase thought so. And she’s been so upset since #TowelGate, and perhaps rightfully so, but this is gonna give her a chance to get that anger out. Thea asks what they’re talking about, and Chase lets her know about the match with Jacy. She can work out these emotions. Right, cuz Professor Chase always knows what’s best for her. Why would he do this?
Duke says that is a good question. Why did Chase do that? Duke…! This is so Thea can work through the anger and frustration. He wants her to be happy. Whatever. Just try not to throw the towel. Thea storms off and Chase asks WTF, Duke? Well he’s still the one who threw in the towel. Duke says he’ll talk with Thea about it. But will this really be the key to fixing things between teacher and student?
Dana Brooke w/ Kelani Jordan VS Blair Davenport!
The Flex Appeal has been wanting to unleash her aggressions, and it would seem the very aggressive Ichiban Gaijin is the perfect choice. Will Dana’s dark side get the better of Blair tonight? Or just the better of Dana herself?
NXT returns as Dana makes her entrance, protégé Kelani by her side. The bell rings and the two tie up. Blair pouts Dana on the ropes, the ref counts, and Blair shoves Dana. Dana shoves back and even shoves Blair down! Then things speed up and Dana RANAS Blair to ropes! Dana runs in to clothesline Blair against ropes! Blair flops out, Dana goes to the apron and she CROSSBODIES! Direct hit and Dana rains down fists! Fans fire up, the ref starts a ring count, and Dana tells Kelani to take notes. Kelani nods and Dana puts Blair back in. Dana goes up but Blair RAMS into her! And has her in the ropes!
Blair goes up, GUILLOTINE DOUBLE STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Blair runs, to SLIDING KICK Dana against ropes! Cover, TWO! Fans rally while Blair grits her teeth. Blair kicks Dana around, scuffs her, and then runs, but Dana ducks the Penalty Kick! Roll-up, TWO! Dana stomps Blair’s legs! Dana then stomps away on Blair’s stomach, then BOOTS her down! Cover, TWO! Fans rally, Dana scowls and she stalks Blair. Blair is in a corner, Dana runs in, handspring, but Blair dodges! Blair comes back to ROCK Dana with a forearm! Fans duel as Blair climbs up, and Blair grins, but Dana YANKS her into buckles!
Dana brings Blair off the corner, for a BATISTA BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Blair survives and Dana is furious! Dana grabs at Blair but Blair bails out. Dana seethes, storms up, but Blair avoids the dropkick to RAM Dana into steel steps! Dana winces, Blair puts her back in the ring. Kelani cheers Dana on but Blair runs up. Dana LARIATS first! Dana is raging even while she looms over Blair. Dana goes out to get the ring bell!? Kelani stops Dana, this isn’t how to win! Dana says she doesn’t care! But Kelani still gets the bell away from her. Dana runs in, gets around Blair, O’Conner but Blair slips free!
Blair CLUBS Dana, Dana throws body shots and haymakers! Dana has Blair in the corner, fires furious fists from all sides, but the ref has her stop. Blair ROCKS Dana back! And then Blair FALCON- NO, Dana slips out, rolls Blair up, TWO! BLAIR TRIGGER! And then KAMI-GOYE!! Cover, Blair wins!
Winner: Blair Davenport, by pinfall
Dana’s fire inside ended up burning her, and Blair takes the win! The frustrations are only growing for Dana, and that scowl is partially direct at Kelani now. Does Dana blame her own protégé for what just happened?
Drew Gulak gets last minute sparring in.
He and Charlie Dempsey fight over grapple control while Damon Kemp watches on. Myles Borne appears with water, and Gulak tells him to open it. Myles does as told, and then Gulak just slaps the bottle away! Will Myles ever do right in Gulak’s eyes? Will Gulak #WhoopDatTrick, or get whooped by Trick?
Carmelo continues signing autographs.
Dijak’s big hand slaps down on the table! Save one of those pictures for yourself, Melo. Because after Heatwave, Melo won’t have the title to take pictures with. Okay, why not focus less on Melo and more on Wes? Cuz right now, Melo’s the only one going to Heatwave, not Dijak. Not yet. Dijak storms off and Melo shakes his head. Will the contenders be able to focus on themselves tonight?
Trick Williams VS Drew Gulak w/ Charlie Dempsey & Damon Kemp!
While Carmelo Hayes is doing his thing, Trick wants to prove he is his own man. Kemp wears a shirt that calls Trick the NXT Champions Purse Holder, and has even left a handbag on the ramp for Trick. Trick kicks that bag out of the way, will he kick the Philly Stretcher to the curb as he prepares for Ilja Dragunov?
The bell rings and the two circle. Fans rally, they tie up, and Gulak headlocks. Trick powers out, hurdles, drops down then hurdles again, but Gulak sunset flips! TWO, and the two reset. Fans rally, the two approach and Gulak throws body shots! Gulak CLUBS Trick, whips him, but Trick gets past the boot to LEAPING LARIAT! Fans fire up, Trick leans on the ropes a moment, and Kemp SUCKER PUNCHES him! Fans boo as Kemp gets away with that, and Gulak fires hands! Gulak wrenches, whips, but Trick reverses to hurdle and DROPKICK! Fans fire up and Trick whips. Gulak reverses but Trick reverses to pop-up SHORYUKEN!
Fans fire up with Trick and he storms out after Gulak. Gulak wants a timeout but Trick puts him in the ring. Kemp distracts the ref, and Dempsey GERMAN SUPLEXES Trick! Fans boo but Dempsey drags Trick up to put him in the ring. Kemp lets off now, and Gulak runs up to SHOTGUN Trick down! Trick goes to a corner, Gulak whips him corner to corner hard, and Gulak then whips back the other way! Trick boots but Gulak blocks! Gulak swings but Trick fires counter punches! Gulak trips Trick to stomp him, then he has the leg for the HALF CRAB! Gulak stands on Trick’s head but Trick endures.
Fans rally, Trick fights around, and he kicks with his free leg! Gulak grabs that leg but Trick ENZIGURIS with the other! Trick throws body shots and forearms, and he has Gulak on the ropes! Trick whips and DROPKICKS Gulak! Fans fire up as Trick then spins Gulak, knees low, and FLAPJACKS on the rebound! Trick kips up and he runs up on Gulak, SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Fans rally and Trick drags Gulak around. Trick cartwheels to deadlift BOOKEND! Fans fire up but Dempsey swipes at Trick! Trick BOOTS Dempsey! Trick goes out, and he LEAPS to CLOBBER Kemp! Fans fire up but Dempsey storms over.
Trick slides into the ring, the ref stops Dempsey & Kemp, and then Briggs & Jensen rush out to trip up Dempsey & Kemp! Fans fire up as the Country Boys take the fight to Gulak’s goons! Gulak rolls Trick up! Trick rolls through, blocks a kick, and spins Gulak to BOOT him! Cover, Trick wins!
Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall
A huge win for Trick Willy! But will this momentum help him against the Mad Dragon? Or will Dragunov continue to show he is UNBESIEGBAR?
Baron Corbin is headed for gorilla position.
Sarah finds him first and asks if he’s heading to the ring with something to say. Wow, what gave that away? Does she really wanna know what he has to say? Yes. Good. Corbin continues on to gorilla, what will the #NoMoreBS Corbin have to say here tonight?
NXT returns and Baron Corbin is in the ring.
Corbin has the mic and says, “The great thing about coming out here and getting to be me, is I can say whatever the hell I want and I don’t have to worry about the repercussions!” Fans cheer that, and Corbin says that whatever he says, he means. Like how he took an Olympic Gold Medalist and ran him out the building! No one’s seen Gable Steveson here since Great American Bash! He got that small taste of what pro-wrestlers do, and Corbin is sure Steveson ain’t coming back for seconds.
Now, Corbin could stand here and tell us that everyone else in that locker room, everyone else watching the monitors are a bunch of soft ass little B*TCHES, and that week after week, day after day, hour after hour, they continue to prove him right! Corbin said #BurnTheShips because he is ushering in a new era. Not of NXT, he doesn’t care about this place. He is ushering in a new ear of Baron Corbin! One where he takes his place back in the main event, exactly where he belongs! But wait, here comes Von Wagner! Robert Stone is with him, and he has the mic to tell Corbin “Did you really just make fun of everyone in the NXT locker room?”
Well, sorry, man, but Stone, Von and everyone else here, and in the whole world, disagree! Corbin says thanks for the irrelevant input. But Corbin is proud to see Stone is no longer dressing like bootleg Happy Corbin. Stone could’ve ironed his suit but it is what it is. OMG good one Corbin! So good! Does insulting others make you feel better/ Stone knows what Corbin wants: to be at the top of this place. And see, he could! He has the qualifications. But the problem is, there’s someone standing in your way. That guy put Bron Breakker through a table last week, and that man is VON WAGNER!
Fans cheer and Corbin says yeah, he watches the show. Good! Because Stone promises that Von is just getting started! Oh, wow, really? He’s on a roll, gets people excited, puts superstars through tables! Oh, wait, why is Corbin talking to Stone? Can Von talk? Is he able to talk? Give him the mic and let’s see. Stone says okay and hands it over to Von. Von looks the mic over and Corbin says oh sorry, his mistake. Von, here’s something he’ll explain to you. If Von wants to make it in the business, you gotta learn to talk on the stick.
Take Corbin for example! The very first episode of SmackDown Live on Fox, in front of four MILLION, Corbin was toe to toe with The Rock! He didn’t step back, he stepped up! That’s what superstars do! That’s why Corbin makes the big bucks. If Von wants that, then follow Corbin. Otherwise, you’ll have a very, very, very long career of standing in the background with “security” on your chest, both here and RawDown every time they come through town. Von paces, and says y’know what? Maybe he hasn’t talked a lot, but maybe Corbin talks too much!
And Von has a friendship with Stone and his fancy lingo! Corbin comes out again and again, same old sob story! He’s tired of it, the fans are tired of it, EVERYONE is tired of it! So Corbin can come out with one of his ten gimmicks, whether it’s Happy Corbin, Sad Corbin, Bumass Corbin, I Ain’t Gonna Burn a Ship Down Corbin! Von doesn’t even remember the others, cuz they all SUCKED! Von is moving up the ladder around here, and Corbin’s just in the way. Next week, on Heatwave, Von has a reservation for one. And a table for one. And Corbin’s bald ass is gonna get tabled! Corbin swings but Von counter punches! And then clotheslines Corbin out!
Fans fire up for “TABLE! TABLE!” and Stone says go and do it! Von drags Corbin up, SMACKS him off the desk, and fans fire up! Von looks at the desk, and he clears it off! Von drags Corbin up, brings him in, but Corbin RAMS Von into the apron! Security rushes in and the fans boo as they work to separate the behemoths! “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” They will fight, but just next week at Heatwave!
Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio are backstage.
She says that last week, they made his dad watch in horror as Dom proved he IS the greatest NXT North American Champion ever. Dom says he could see the jealousy through the mask. But as for Lyra Valkyria, Rhea says she should’ve been satisfied with the endorsement. But instead, she decided to kick Rhea in the face! She kicked MAMI in the face! So now, how does Dom feel about them dropping in on Heatwave and showing these losers how it’s done? Yes, Mami. Dragon Lee, Lyra Valkyria, hopefully you two can work as a team against Dirty Dom & Mami Rhea. The challenge is set, don’t keep them waiting.
Mustafa Ali speaks.
The Beacon stands on a stage at a podium, and welcomes the “esteemed citizens of North America.” “In recent times, the prestigious North American Championship has been carried by individual who, regrettably, did not represent our great continent in the manner in which it deserves! I speak of the former champion, Wes Lee. I speak of the current champion, Dominik Mysterio, who spits in the face of family values and is a convicted criminal! Ladies and gentlemen, the people of North America deserve better. They deserve someone who is a champion both inside and outside of the ring.
“I am the North American Champion that we need! I will elevate the North American Championship to unparalleled heights, all while inspiring millions across the continent that they, too, can do incredible things the right way. So I look to you. I ask you, to open your ears, raise your heads, realize that the time for a new North American Champion is now! You will rise, you will reach out, you will take my hand and believe in a greater North American Champion, believe that in Ali, you can trust!” The audience applauds, but will The Beacon finally and truly shine with gold?
NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Wes Lee VS DIJAK!
Both men have put HIM on notice, but only one gets to follow through! Will the Must See Kid defy Hard Justice and have a shot at the top title? Or will Dijak put everything on lockdown going into Heatwave?
NXT returns as Dijak makes his entrance. The bell rings, the two circle and feel things out, and Wes avoids Dijak’s grip. Fans rally for Wes as he evades Dijak but ends up cornered. Wes KICKS Dijak in the leg then gets away. And KICKS again! Dijak kepes in pursuit, he corners Wes again, btu Wes slips out to the apron! And under, and around, and then gets away from the big back elbow. Dijak runs in, Wes drop toeholds but he can’t take Dijak down! So Wes KICKS away at the leg! Wes then fires off hands, but Dijak shoves him. Wes dropkicks the leg out! And SMASHES the knee on the mat!
Fans fire up as Wes has the standing toehold. Dijak endures, reaches out, but Wes keeps him from ropes. Dijak crawls, fans rally, and Dijak kicks with his free leg. Wes lets go, Dijak runs in but Wes ducks ‘n’ dodges and slides under to KANGAROO KICK the leg! Fans rally as Wes watches Dijak go to the corner. Wes runs in to RAM into Dijak! Wes has the leg, he pulls but Dijak has the ROPEBREAK! Wes lets go and Dijak bails out. Wes keeps his eyes on Dijak, but Dijak hears the ring count. Dijak hobbles back over, refreshes the count and gets more time to rest. Wes storms up but Dijak grabs a leg! Wes grabs hair! Dijak HOTSHOTS Wes!
Dijak storms in to CLOBBER Wes! Dijak clamps onto Wes’s arm to CLUB away on it, and drop elbows! Fans rally, Wes endures as Dijak shifts to a top wristlock. Wes throws body shots, then a PELE! Dijak staggers, Wes KICKS Dijak again! Wes stands to BACKHAND, then he runs, to ROLLING KICK! Dijak staggers and drops to a k nee, but he grabs Wes’s hair! Dijak POSTS Wes! Wes slumps to the apron and Dijak storms over. Dijak drags Wes in, CLUBS the arm, and fans rally up. Dijak drops a BIG elbow on Wes’s chest! Cover, TWO! Dijak twists Wes’s arm, and bends it around into the top wristlock!
Fans rally for “WES SIDE!” and Wes throws hands! Dijak holds onto the arm but Wes throws more shots. Dijak SHOVES Wes to a corner, runs in, but Wes dodges! Dijak’s boot gets caught up on the ropes and he tumbles over and out! Wes then DIVES, but Dijak catches him! Dijak scoops Wes, to LAWN DART him into the post! Wes goes down in a heap and Dijak laughs as NXT goes picture in picture.
Dijak doesn’t laugh long, his leg still bothers him. Dijak hobbles as he stalks Wes to the desk. Dijak drags Wes up, puts Wes in the ring, and then covers, TWO! Wes is still in this but Dijak slaps his bad leg into working. Dijak stalks Wes, drags him up, and ROCKS him with a forearm! Wes drops to a corner, Dijak storms up and throws back elbows! Dijak brings Wes in, TIME TO FLY! Wes crash lands at center, Dijak covers, TWO! Dijak keeps on Wes and that bad arm with a chinbar armlock combo. Wes endures the stretch while fans rally up. Dijak CLUBS Wes, throws down elbows, then clamps on another top wristlock.
Wes endures and fans continue to rally. Wes fights up to his feet, but Dijak pulls on the arm! Dijak then punches the shoulder! And CLUBS it with an elbow! Wes resists but Dijak gets another top wristlock clamped on. Wes endures, even as Dijak leans on the hold. NXT returns to single picture and fans continue to rally. Wes fights back up, but Dijak inverted suplexes! Wes uses that to TORNADO DDT! Fans fire up while both men are down, and they rally behind Wes. Wes and Dijak go to opposite corners, then Dijak runs in! Wes dropkicks the leg and Dijak hits buckles! Wes then SHOTGUNS Dijak!
Wes fires off hands, but Dijak CLUBS the bad arm! Dijak boots but Wes gets under it, to POWERBOMB!?!? Wes then rolls Dijak through to SUPERKICK! And METEORA!! Cover, TWO!! Dijak survives and Wes grows frustrated. Wes stands and fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” Wes aims from a corner, Dijak stands, and Wes handsprings, CARDIAC- NO, the bad arm gives up! Dijak grins as he drags Wes up! Torture rack, FEAST YOUR- NO, the bad leg gives up! Wes BOOTS Dijak! Both men wobble, and Dijak choke grips! HIGH JUSTICE!!! Cover, TWO!?!? Wes survives, that bad leg must’ve held Dijak back!
Fans are thunderous and declare “This is Awesome!” as both men are down. Dijak rolls to the apron and walks off the pain. He drags Wes out to join him, but Wes KICKS away again! Dijak has the legs, Wes fires hands! Dijak ROCKS Wes, then SWINGS Wes into the steel steps! Fans lose their minds and the ref checks on Wes. Wes is somehow okay to continue, so Dijak drags him up to TOSS him over the barriers! Wes is stuck in that gap, fans rally up, but then Dijak pulls the steel steps apart? But then Eddy Thorpe is there! The Alpha Wolf will not let Dijak do what he wants. Dijak swings, Eddy dodges, and Wes FLYING RANAS Dijak into the steps!
Fans fire up as Wes SUPERKICKS Dijak into the ring! Wes goes to the apron, and pops his own arm back into place! Handspring, CARDIAC KICK!! Wes goes up top, to SKY TWISTER!! Cover, WES WINS!
Winner: Wes Lee, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender for the NXT Championship)
The Alpha Wolf smiles, having served real justice to Dijak. Will Eddy have proper vengeance in a rematch of his own? And as for Wes, he tells Melo that he’ll see him next week. Will the Cardiac Kid burn HIM down?
Lyra Valkyria is watching backstage.
Dragon Lee walks over and asks if she saw that earlier. Yes, she did. They’ve been challenged to a big Mixed Tag Match! Dragon says if not for Mami, HE would be North American Champion now. Lyra agrees, but tells him not to worry about Rhea. Lyra will kick her so hard, Dom feels it! Yeah, Dom and his stupid face. Lyra agrees again, Dom does have a stupid face. But those two get along so well, Lyra & Dragon need to be like that. Whoa whoa whoa, tranquila, chiquita! He’s taken! No no no, not like that. Just that Rhea & Dom are always on the same page. They don’t even know a thing about each other.
Oh, well, Dragon knows this about her. But he says it in Spanish and she no habla. Sorry, in English: You were born for greatness. Oh, well, then Lyra returns the favor, but in Gaelic. Something something taco? No, not taco. Let’s jsut say that next week, they will be equipo, a team! Yeah, that much they can agree on! Well, things might be getting lost in translation, but will what they do to Rhea & Dom be universally understood?
Backstage interview with Tyler Bate.
McKenzie Mitchell is with the Big Strong Boi, and notes that he is moments away from a match with Joe Coffey, a match that springs up from an incident that happened at an NXT house show this past Friday. The footage is provided by NXT Anonymous, and it shows the entirety of Gallus getting at Tyler about juts giving up his Heritage Cup not even 20 MINUTES after winning it! That is PATHETIC! Tyler says they can go and see who is pathetic. NXT security got this to break up before it got physical, but that’s what the match is for.
Tyler says he has known Joe Coffey for a long time, he knows what Joe is about. But if he wants to come at Tyler like that, Tyler would prefer it not be during quality time with the fans. Clearly, Joe is still bitter about his boys losing the tag titles. On Tyler’s journey, he has learned not to react to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if they deserve it. Tyler will not let Joe’s anger become his own, because Joe needs to learn balance. The music hits, and Tyler says he’ll help Joe with that up next. Will the Iron King cool off? Or will he explode this close to Heatwave?
Ilja Dragunov speaks.
“Trick Williams, you want to slay the Mad Dragon? Very courageous of you. But if you believe that Heatwave is some kind of noble crusade, and you’re the night in shining armor, I promise next week, fantasy will not become reality. The heat you fill, it’s not your warming up, no. It’s your own hubris burning you down. I expect you to bring that supreme confidence, the charismatic swagger and that admirable courage, because I’m bringing the raging fire! Next week will be a fight, a difficult one, to overcome. But next week, Trick, you will understand that I am more dangerous than you can imagine.”
The Czar has spoken, will he burn Trick down?
Wes Lee leaves Shawn Michaels’ office.
Wes smiles as he holds up the Heatwave NXT Championship contract. That shoulder’s still bothering him, though, will he be in any shape for that fight next week?
Tyler Bate VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus!
NXT returns as Gallus make their entrance, and the Iron King steps into the ring with the Big Strong Boi. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Joe wrenches to a wristlock but Bate cartwheels and slips through to wrench back. Fans rally behind Bate as he wristlocks, but Joe knees low. Joe hits a takeover, and then he pulls back on the headlock! Bate fights up, fans rally, and Bate powers out. Bate drops under, comes back to headlock, but Joe pushes him to a corner. Bate uses that to hit a tornado takeover! Joe flails, Bate BOPS Joe with his boot over and over! Joe rolls to a cover, ONE!
Joe fights up, powers out, and RAMS shoulders with Bate! Joe stays up and crosses his arms, but Bate DROPKICKS him down! Mark Coffey gets on the apron to distracts the ref and Wolfgang hurries up and in, but Bate DECKS him! But then Joe CLOBBERS Bate! Fans boo as Joe whips Bate into a corner hard! Then scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Joe CLUBS away on Bate, clamps onto the shoulders, then he shifts to a seated full nelson. Fans rally, Bate fights up and Bate powers the hold open! Fans fire up but Joe powers up! Only for Bate to jump and victory roll! TWO, and Joe runs up to scoop again!
Bate slips out, ROCKS Joe, UPPERCUTS, then UPPERCUTS again! Bate fires off fast hands, fans fire up, and Bate whips. Joe reverses but Bate FLYING UPPERCUTS! Fans fire up more as Bate runs, but Joe alley-oops him! Bate lands safe, KNEES Joe away, then goes up the corner. Bate FLYING UPPERCUTS again! Both men stand, Joe runs in but into an EXPLODER! Bate kips up, and STANDING SHOOTING STARS! Cover, TWO! Joe staggers up but Bate fireman’s carries! AIRPLANE SPIN! Fans fire up as Bate goes around and around then SLAMS Joe down! Gallus coaches Joe up and he goes to a corner.
Bate runs in but Joe dodges! Bate stops himself, goes up the corner, and FLYING- NO, Joe catches him for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Joe stands Bate up, but Bop, then BANG! But Joe HEADBUTTS! Bate ROLLING KICKS on the rebound! Then he underhooks, but Joe back drops free! Bate lands on his feet and runs, REBOUNDER! Joe flops out of the ring and fans fire up as Bate builds speed! Bate FLIES and takes out Joe! But then DABBA-KATO BOOTS Bate down?!
Winner: Tyler Bate, by disqualification
And then Dabba-Kato puts Joe in the ring!? Fans boo but Gallus saves Joe! Bate gets in but Kato gets Bate for the SKY HIGH BOMB! Fans boo, what is Dabba-Kato’s beef with Bate!?
NXT Media catches up with Corbin.
They ask him about what went down with Von Wagner earlier tonight. Corbin says it was obvious. He steps in the ring, says how it is, someone got offended. That’s their problem, not his. But at least Von had the balls to speak up. Next week at Heatwave, Von will- Wait, Bron steps in. He asks about “this crap” about Von VS Corbin next week. Bron isn’t finished with Von yet. Oh, Bron isn’t finished? He looked pretty finished after Von put his ass through the table. Bron says okay then. Good luck next week. Just know that Bron will be watching. Corbin says Bron may intimidate everyone else here, but Corbin isn’t everyone. Corbin heads out, will Bron make Corbin like everyone else?
NXT presents an all-new Hard Hitting Home Truths.
Nathan Frazer is back on the set of his talk show, and welcomes us to HHHT. Now, if you didn’t know, Florida is “really freakin’ hot” right now, and those temperatures will reach a boiling point at the annual sizzler that is NXT Heatwave. It’ll be one hell of a show, but Frazer has a vested interest in himself, when he defends his true and legitimate Heritage Cup against the Scottish Supernova, the Mouth of Meta Four, the professional fraud himself, Noam Dar. Now, it took some negotiations with Tyler to get Dar to admit his cup is not real, but-
“Hello, hello, hello! Is this thing on?” The Meta Four hijacks HHHT with Supernova Sessions! Hear him now, live from the moon, welcome to their show that is interrupting their scheduled programming, “which appears to be some freaky speedy lunatic ranting about me!” Frazer says he is always ready for these kinds of scenarios, and he knew Dar would pull this eventually. Dar always was a weird one. He’s cradled that cup ever since he was actually champion. What does he mean, “Actually?” Dar IS the champion! The greatest Heritage Cup Champion of all time! Most reigns, longest reigns, most handsome, cosmic left foot! Dar only deals in facts! Meta Four deals in only facts!
And that means Meta Four is done with Frazer’s dumb conspiracy theories. Next week, normality returns. Conspiracy theories? Well, then, here is a very simple question: which cup is real? Dar’s or Frazer’s? Why does it matter? Frazer didn’t beat Dar, he beat Oro. Oro gets upset and Dar apologizes but Frazer wants a simple, straightforward answer. They all said it last week. Dar admits to nothing! Then roll the tape. Footage replays as Frazer made the deal: Undisputed Heritage Cup Championship match IF Dar admits that his is a fake. Dar admitted that technically, Frazer has the original cup that Oro lost but Frazer never beat Dar for.
Dar says that’s faked. The stupid boy is trying to make Dar look stupid! No, Dar’s doing a fine job of that himself. Oh, reminder: Frazer got hooked up with something new from NXT: the Fraud Alarm! Every time someone says something fraudulent, Frazer presses the button. FRAUD!! Hey! You don’t need that. Dar doesn’t tell lies. FRAUD!! Okay, so where is Dar again? The moon. FRAUD!! And who is the real Heritage Cup Champion? IT’S DAR! FRAUD!! STOP~! FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD!! Meta Four calms down, Jakara holds the cup so Dar can get serious. Dar tells Frazer to enjoy his fun, the big thief! Because next week at Heatwave, Dar will rip him apart. FRAUD!!
It’s over for Frazer! Dar will take back what is rightfully his! FRAUD!! STOP~! Check please, thank you, buh-bye! Let’s get outta here. Frazer has a laugh and says that the REAL Heritage Cup stays in Frazer’s trophy cabinet. This has been enlightening. But will the British Rocket take off and leave the Supernova in the stardust?
Thea Hail w/ Chase U VS Jacy Jayne!
The attempt at making up for #TowelGate is here, but it doesn’t seem like Thea is excited about it. Jacy doesn’t seem excited about this, either. But one way or another, will Thea get the much needed W? Or will she be all but done with Chase U?
The bell rings and fans rally behind Thea as she circles with Jacy. They tie up, Jacy knees low, and she CLUBS her! Jacy CHOPS, talks trash, eggs Thea on and CHOPS again. Jacy whips, Thea ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirl arm-drags! Thea then wheelbarrow arm-drags! Thea ducks ‘n’ dodges again, tilt-o-whirl RANA! Jacy bails out, Thea DIVES onto her! Fans fire up with Thea but she still tells Chase to watch himself. Chase says of course, Thea has this, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Jacy has Thea down with a chinbar armlock combo. Fans rally, Jacy leans on the hold, but Thea fights up. Thea moves around, Jacy shifts to just a chinlock, then she sends Thea into the corner. Thea ELBOWS Jacy away, leans against ropes, and Jacy runs in. Thea gets around to O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Thea hits ropes hard! Jacy ELBOWS Thea down! And SENTONS! Fans boo, Jacy covers, TWO! Jacy taunts Chase U, then rips a buckle pad down! Jacy smirks and goes back to Thea. Fans rally but Jacy CLUBS Thea around. Jacy kicks Thea around, drags her up, and whips her at the corner, but Thea wrenches to WRING Jacy!
Thea gets moving and she rallies on Jacy! Then back splash in the corner! EXPLODER! Fans fire up as Thea roars, and ROLLING SENTONS! Fans fire up for the IMPLODER SENTON! Cover, TWO!! Jacy survives and Chase coaches Thea up. Thea drags Jacy up, turns her, but Jacy slips out to mule kick! And RUNNING KNEE! Jacy grins, runs in, ROLLING- NO, Thea ducks the elbow, to get a KIMURA!! ROPEBREAK! Thea lets go, but runs in, into a SUPERKICK! Jacy runs up, SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Thea survives and Jacy is furious. Fans rally up, but Jacy finishes what she started and pushes the buckle pad down more.
Jacy goes back for Thea as fans rally up. Jacy kicks Thea around but Thea glares up at her. Jacy says Thea is nothing, and runs at the exposed buckle! Chase is there to put the pad back up! And Thea bumps Jacy off it! She asks what Chase is even doing, but then turns around into a cradle!! JACY WINS!
Winner: Jacy Jayne, by pinfall
Even when he tries to help, he messes it up! Jacy laughs at Chase U, Thea is angry with Professor Chase again, but Chase tries to explain what happened. Will Chase ever make it right?
NXT looks at the legacy of Humberto Garza.
The lucha libre legend wishes his grandsons, Angel & Humberto, would remember what he always told them. “When we are on top of the world, we have family. When life knocks us down, we still have family.” The two have been at odds over how they go about things, and Humberto is the one who wants to get serious. But he wants them to know, that “if you lose your way, do not take it out on each other. If you lose, your cousin loses. The time has come. No more games, no more distractions. Tear away your past for a new beginning. But a new beginning together.”
Angel wakes up in the dead of night, as does Humberto. Did they hear the message from their grandfather? How will they take his words to heart?
Carmelo finishes up with the autograph signing.
Wes steps in and said he told Melo he’d be back. Here’s the contract to sign. The most important signature of the night. Well, congrats on doing it. See you next Tuesday. Melo hands the contract back, but Wes pushes aside the pictures and posters. He ain’t waiting. Wes even kicks the table down! Melo has security stand down. Wes says see you out there. Cuz he’s taking the table, right to the ring! We get an impromptu contract signing moment, after the break!
NXT returns and Wes has the table in the ring now, contract right on top. And Melo makes his entrance! Fans fire up as the NXT Champion goes right to the ring, just as Wes wants. Wes has the mic to have everyone quiet down and tell Melo to get in here already. Time to sign the most important thing here. Melo sets the belt down, and tells Wes that he is really close to turning Melo back to the old Melo, so chill. Wes doesn’t even know what that means. But he doesn’t really know anything about Melo’s lifestyle. Jet-settin’ vacations, sittin’ on the beach, drinkin’ champagne.
Yeah, stop there. That’s the problem. Everyone thinks that because Melo holds the title, it’s all luxurious. Yeah, it comes with perks, but also responsibilities. And there’s no doubt in Melo’s mind that Wes is one of the greatest North American Champions of all time. Fans cheer that, but Melo asks if Wes carried that title with the same prestige and honor Melo did before him. Melo says yes, he did. But until you step outta those shoes and walk a mile in Melo’s studded loafers, don’t talk about how easy someone has it. Wes takes a couple L’s, faces a little adversity, and he starts to fold like a chair on the Alabama boardwalk, let’s talk about it.
“So Wes, next week, it’s your shot to take that title. But I’m not convinced that you can be HIM.” Wes says, “Can’t be him?” What makes you think Wes wants to be him? Do you know how many times in Wes’s career, he has been told he can’t do something? When Melo got here, he was one of the chosen ones. It was all gravy for him. Not for Wes. Back when Wes as in the military, his supervisors found out he was even trying to do pro-wrestling, and they thought he was crazy for it. Not just because of the job itself, but because they took one look at him, and said he couldn’t. Fast forward and now Wes is here blazing his own trail to make it in the WWE, and again come the doubters saying, “You Can’t!”
Fans fire up as Wes says, “It was a hell of a ride to get here. But dammit, I set up shop, become a TWO-TIME Tag Team Partner, and when I lost my tag partner, it all started again. ‘Wes, you can’t break out as a singles star. Wes, you will never become a champion! Wes, you can’t do this! Wes, you can’t do that!’ But Wes DID!” Fans fire up more and even Melo nods. Wes says he became North American Champion! He became the GREATEST North American Champion in history! Fans cheer that, and Wes asks if anyone had that on their NXT bingo cards. If you did, good job, Wes sure didn’t.
But as a matter of fact, who did he take that title off of? Whoa, no no no. Melo says no, hold on. Wes won the title but he didn’t beat Melo for it. That’s just the truth. The same title that Melo got the most eyes on! The title that no one was giving the time of day, until Melo put it on the map! Until Melo put on bangers in front of these fans for months, not once but twice! But this isn’t about the NAC, this is about THE NXT Championship, MELO’s title. And Melo agrees with 90% of what Wes is saying, and he feels him, but next week on Heatwave, Wes won’t, and can’t beat Melo. Wes says there we go with “can’t.”
Dog, do you know how many years Wes has made doubters into believers? Melo wasn’t even the biggest doubter! And it wasn’t any of the fans! It was Wes himself! Whenever someone said he can’t, it resonated in Wes. There was that voice deep inside Wes’s mind, but no more! Wes will NOT fail anymore. Wes signs his part of the contract and fans fire up. “Now sign the damn contract.” Wes pushes it at Melo, and Melo says gladly. Because everyone knows Wes earned this. It was only a matter of time. But just one more thing: don’t go chasing waterfalls; stick tot he rivers and the lakes that you’re used to. Because next time, it’s not Melo Don’t Miss, it’s Melo Can’t Miss.
Melo signs his part, fans chant “MELO’S GONNA MISS!” “NO!” and then Melo holds up the belt. And then Wes DOUBLE STOMPS the table apart!! “See you at Heatwave.” Melo is feeling the vibe, but will he be feeling the heat when Wes won’t stop?
My Thoughts:
Another great NXT episode, especially as a go-home to Heatwave next week. Mostly because there was no Go-Home Syndrome going on, just all action and build. The tag title match was a great opener, and I just felt Julius & Brutus were gonna attack again while in disguise. Ivy confirms she is in on this mind game as she is the major distraction. Tony & Stacks retain the titles to face any number of teams in the Fall stretch, and we are definitely getting one last Schism VS Diamond Mine tag match, perhaps with No Disqualifications this time, and then it’ll truly be Losers Leave NXT or something like that.
And speaking of tag teams, what a creative and well done vignette promo where the spirit of Humberto Garza speaks to Angel & Humberto. This could become a top story for NXT as these two get serious and blaze a trail up to the tag titles. Also very creative promo from Mustafa Ali that was very political-campaign-ad. I’ve said before and still feel that Ali needs to be a champion already. Ali VS I assume Dom at No Mercy in a month please. And also, good promo from Dom & Rhea to call out Dragon & Lyra, and great response from Lyra & Dragon. Though I perhaps would’ve liked subs, I’m not the best at Spanish and have no chance with Gaelic. But sadly, in this Mixed Tag, I don’t see Dragon & Lyra winning, Rhea & Dom aren’t just in sync, they know how to cheat!
Great promo stuff from Corbin, Stone, Von and Bron. I do feel that part of that promo was NXT testing Von on his promo skills, and he actually did good there. Using “Making a reservation for one/table for one” was a clever move but could’ve used some ironing out. Von VS Corbin will be good stuff, but I feel like Bron will want to get involved and we end up with some kind of Triple Threat for No Mercy or something. And while NXT Anonymous is still an odd gimmick, they are using it to give us more creative types of promos. The house show confrontation turning into a match here was clever, and we were getting good stuff from Bate VS Joe Coffey, but what a wild surprise for Dabba-Kato to go after everybody. Is Dabba getting in on the Heritage Cup Division or something?
Speaking of, pretty good Hard Hitting Home Truths turning into a crossover with Supernova Sessions to give us one last bit before the Heritage Cup Championship match next week. I just hope Yulisa & Valentina help keep Meta Four in check like before so Frazer can have a fair match. And personally, I want Frazer to win. Dar has done great things for the Cup, but he needs to move on to other titles now. He’d be great in either the North American or top title story after No Mercy. Dar having promos with Ali, Meta Four having promos with Judgment Day, either of those would be fun to see for a little bit there.
Good match from Dana VS Blair, with Dana showing that new aggression. But it was also clever to have Kelani try and keep her on the straight and narrow by not letting her just use the ring bell as a weapon. It does cost Dana, and that scowl definitely suggests Dana turning Heel and going after Kelani. Good promo from Chase, Duke and Thea to set up what ended up being the main event match. Thea VS Jacy was a good match but the main thing was Chase’s help backfiring. Thea has already had her verbal jabs and passive aggressive behavior towards Chase, but it feels like everyone wants to see Thea explode on Chase, maybe even punch him. And maybe that’s what it’ll take for Thea to get over this without her turning Heel and leaving the Chase U faction.
Great match from Trick VS Gulak, with Dempsey & Kemp of course getting involved. But also great to see Briggs & Jensen going after them, given how things went down between bar brawlers and grappling goons last week. And great promo from Dragunov to hype up his match with Trick. Trick stood tall tonight, feels like Dragunov will stand tall at Heatwave, and then Dragunov can go after whoever is top champion going towards No Mercy. Great contender’s match of Wes VS Dijak, with Eddy having a great part to play given his history with Dijak.
Wes winning was the right move, and he had great promos with Melo throughout the night. That contract signing was a great closing segment, both men being fan favorites and making good points. But Wes double stomping that table apart was probably the coolest punctuation on a contract signing segment. As great as Wes is, I feel like Melo still finds a way to win so he and Dragunov can have their rematch at No Mercy. But at the same time, not sure where Wes goes if he doesn’t win. He’s already had the NAC, he’s moved past it now, so he either tries his hand at the Heritage Cup or maybe moves up to RawDown. Probably SmackDown, so he can go for the US Championship.
My Score: 8.8/10
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!
Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.
Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.
Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.
.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/srciTTbel0
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Ratings:
- Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
- Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
- Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
- Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
- Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4
Results:
Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge
Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.
Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.
Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.
.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/FnKwPqm2ff
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.
Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.
Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!
Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich
I expect very little from this match.
Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.
Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.
Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin
Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.
Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.
Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.
Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.
Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.
Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater
Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.
Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.
Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.
Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.
There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.
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Tune into another episode of The Mindless Wrestling podcast as the boys are firmly on the Road to WrestleMania!
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/28/25)
SmackDown in the UK!
DWI Podcast #469: Superplex Sunday
Will John Cena win the WWE Title and retire at Wrestlemania?
Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won't...
Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (3/27/25)
Is there a new Minion in town?
Mitchell’s WWE Evolve Results & Report! (3/27/25)
Evolve enters the Fourth Dimension!
POD is WAR: It All Goes Back To The Spinner Belt
Andrew Balaz, Rey Cash and PC Tunney invite you to come along on a trip inside the minds of Los...
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (3/26/25)
ThunderStorm is TIMELESS!
Greg DeMarco Show: No Stipulation Needed
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns? Are you buying this as a WWE WrestleMania 41 match? Does it...
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (3/25/25)
La Primera Double Header!
