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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (8/29/23)
And you thought last week was hot!
August is still sizzling!
NXT made it through the Heatwave, but things aren’t cooling off just yet! Who will win their shot at Tiffany Stratton’s NXT Women’s Championship?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- High Stakes Steel Cage Tag Match: The Creed Brothers VS The Dyad; The Creed Brothers win and are reinstated in NXT.
- NXT Global Heritage Invitational Tournament, Group A: Charlie Dempsey w/ Drew Gulak & Damon Kemp VS Pete Dunne; Dunne wins.
- Dana Brooke & Kelani Jordan VS Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice; Lopez & Vice win.
- Eddy Thorpe VS DIJAK; Dijak wins.
- NXT Global Heritage Invitational Tournament, Group B: Nathan Frazer VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus; Coffey wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way: Roxanne Perez VS Blair Davenport VS Gigi Dolin VS Kiana James; Kiana wins and will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
NXT mourns the losses of Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt.
High Stakes Steel Cage Tag Match: The Creed Brothers VS The Dyad!
Julius & Brutus may have been exiled from NXT, but how it happened didn’t sit right. So now, after weeks of returning the mind games, they’re here to tear The Schism’s tree! Will Diamond Mine rebuild? Or will they be crushed once and for all?
But before Brutus can get in the cage, the minions attack! Julius is all alone as the bell rings! The match is underway as a 2v1 handicap match inside, and a 12v1 fight outside! The minions drag Brutus away and Julius can only watch! Gacy looks the cage door for good measure, Julius must now go through The Dyad to win. Julius fires up and fires off on The Dyad, but the 2v1 catches up to him. But then Julius powers up to fight back again! Julius underhooks Jagger but Rip gets Julius’ arms. Jagger runs in but into a BOOT! Julius powers out, ELBOWS Rip then OVERHEAD SUPLEXES Jagger!
Rip staggers up, into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Julius kips up, clinches Jagger, but Rip CLUBS him! The Dyad mugs Julius again, but Julius fights the double suplex TO DOUBLE SUPLEX! Fans are thunderous and Julius looks to the wall. The minions are ringside so he can’t climb out that side. Julius pushes Jagger into the steel! Jagger pushes back, Rip CLUBS Julius, and the Dyad double whip to DOUBLE LARIAT! Fans boo as The Dyad storms around. Rip stomps Julius, Jagger stomps Julius, repeat! They CLUB Julius, drag him up, and continue the mugging. Rip DECKS Julius with a right, then Jagger rains down lefts!
Fans boo as Rip digs his boot into Julius’ face. Ava Raine is almost salivating as she watches The Dyad get a leg each, and CATAPULT Julius! But he uses that to go up the cages! Fans fire up as Julius MOONSAULTS over the Dyad, to then DOUBLE LARIAT! STRETCH MUFFLER for Jagger! Jagger endures, Rip runs in, but Julius dumps Jagger to get an ANKLE LOCK on Rip! Jagger runs up, but Julius kicks low and one hand GUT WRENCH BOMB?!? And then the ANKLE LOCK is on tighter! Rip flails, reaches, gets the ropes, but that doesn’t matter in a cage! Julius throws Julius’ leg down, clamps onto his arms, but Jagger CLUBS Julius!
Jagger drags Julius into the ropes, pushes him at the steel, but Julius fights it! Rip helps out but Julius elbows them away. Julius ROCKS Rip with haymakers, whips, but Rip reverses. The Dyad bypass and DOUBLE FLAPJACK Julius into the wall! Julius is down and The Dyad looms over him while NXT goes picture in picture.
The Dyad drags Julius up, Rip ROCKS him with a right, and Julius flops against the wall. Rip drags Julius up to dig his face into the steel! Jagger adds on, and Gacy talks trash from the outside! The Dyad lets off, then stalks Julius. Jagger DECKS Julius, and Rip sits Julius up into a chinbar. Julius endures, but Jagger stomps him in the stomach! Rip stalks Julius to ropes, but Julius TACKLES him! Jagger goes after Julius and CLUBS him down! Rip rains down fists now, and Jagger drags Julius up. Julius switches but Rip saves Jagger from the German Suplex! Rip waistlocks now, Jagger SUPERKICKS Julius into the ripcord THROAT CHOP!
Julius falls over and The Dyad taunts him. The Dyad drags Julius up to TOSS him into the steel! Gacy continues to talk trash, Jagger WRECKS Julius with a dropkick! Ava talks some trash, Jagger talks some trash, but Julius SMACKS him! Rip stomps Julius and digs him into the steel! Rip lets off, Jagger drags Julius up, for a BACKBREAKER! Rip stands Julius up for a back suplex! Rip kicks Julius around, ROCKS him again, and then the Dyad double whip. Jagger BACK ELBOWS in the corner, Rip clotheslines, and then Rip feeds Julius to a CALF KICK! Cover, TWO! Julius is hanging tough but The Dyad keeps on him.
The Dyad throw shots but Julius gives them back! Rip ROCKS Julius again, and again! Julius flops against ropes but The Dyad bring him to the wall. NXT returns to single picture as The Dyad talks trash about where Brutus went. Julius fights back with elbows! But The Dyads DRIBBLE Julius off the steel! Julius flops back through the ropes and fans boo as The Dyad paces around. They aim from corners, but wait! A minion just got tossed! And another! BRUTUS IS BACK! Brutus TOSSES a third, CLOBBERS another, and POUNCES the rest! Fans fire up as Brutus is Hulking out against minion after minion!
Brutus climbs, a minion tries to stop him but he just CHUCKS him away! Brutus glares at Gacy who has the key. Gacy asks what Brutus is gonna do, so Brutus chases him! And CLOBBERS minion after minion! He BOWLS OVER the bunch!! Fans are thunderous but the Dyad taunts Brutus. What can he do without the key? Brutus remembers back to a certain famous cage match moment, and he RIPS THE DOOR OFF!! Brutus is looking like the Big Red Monster now! The Dyad is freaking out, the fans are losing their minds, and Brutus starts throwing hands! And then he starts throwing The Dyad!
Fans are all fired up as Brutus has the door as a weapon! He RAMS Jagger into the wall! And he RAMS Rip! And he RAMS Jagger again! And then back to Rip! Brutus tosses the door, to trip Jagger and SMASH! But then Rip waistlocks Brutus and drags him back. GERMAN SUPLEX, but Brutus lands on his feet! Brutus picks Rip up to TOSS him into the wall! Gacy & Ava are freaking out because now the Creeds are at full power! “This is Awesome!” as the Creeds pick Jagger up! They double whip Jagger right into a wall! And then into another wall! And then a third wall! Julius says they’re getting all four bases! They throw Jagger into Rip and the last wall!
Fans are thunderous as Julius Electric Chair Lifts Jagger and Brutus goes up. But Rip drags Jagger down, and the Dyad RAM Julius into Brutus! And then they send Julius into a wall! MAYHEM IN MOTION on Brutus! Ava & Gacy are relieved as jagger rains down fists on Brutus. Jagger snarls, Rip takes ownership of the door, and the Dyad go to choke Brutus! Brutus bench presses the door, but he’s losing! But Julius helps! They push the steel back on The Dyad! Fans are thunderous as the Creeds now CRUSH the Dyad!! Brutus puts the door aside, Julius hoists BOTH Rip & Jagger onto the top rope!
Fans fire up as Julius has a double Electric Chair! Brutus goes up, DOUBLE BRUTUS BALL DOOMSDAY!!! Fans lose their minds again as now the Creeds take opposite corners. Off come the elbow pads, Gacy shouts desperately, but The Creeds hit DOUBLE SLIDING LARIATS!! Double cover, The Creeds win!!
Winners: The Creed Brothers, by pinfall (reinstated to NXT)
Ava looks to Gacy, and then just walks away. Has The Schism’s tree started falling down? Ivy Nile runs out to celebrate with her boys, will this be a new beginning for The Diamond Mine?
Roxanne Perez speaks.
“A few months ago, I would’ve sat here and told you I respect Gigi Dolin for taking a stand for herself. I respect Kiana James for her ability to separate her emotions. And after the war we went through at the Great American Bash, I respect Blair Davenport as a fighter. But if I sat here now and told you all of that, it’d be a damn lie! At this point, I don’t care if I have to walk over three bodies to get back the NXT Women’s Championship. I was called The Prodigy for a reason. I’m done hearing about how I got such a long career to go. I want it now! And tonight is the first step to getting back what I never lost in the first place.”
Roxie’s claws are out, will she cut down Gigi, Kiana AND Blair to get at Tiffany?
NXT explains the Global Heritage Invitational!
Eight superstars representing nations from around the world have been assembled for a unique round robin tournament for the opportunity at the NXT Heritage Cup Championship at NXT No Mercy! The eight superstars will be split into two groups, A and B. Group A is Pete Dunne, Charlie Dempsey, Tyler Bate and Axiom, while Group B is Nathan Frazer, Joe Coffey, Duke Hudson and Akira Tozawa! Every match has a 12 minute time limit, winning by either pinfall or submission! Winners get two points, losers get zero, but a draw is one point!
The best of each group will move on to the finals on Tuesday, September 26th! Then that winner moves on to No Mercy that Saturday, September 30th! “The Road to California starts next!”
Tony D’Angelo and Channing Lorenzo talk backstage.
The Don and Stacks seem to have a disagreement, but then Carmelo Hayes joins in, putting his belt by their belts. “Now it’s a potluck!” Stacks says Melo put on a show. Melo says Wes is like that, but you know the champ ain’t gonna lose so easy. Tony says L’s, W’s, ABC, it don’t matter. All that matters is the gold. But then in walk the Street Profits?! Everyone fires up to see Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins back in NXT! Ford tells Melo that they’re proud to see him doing his thing as NXT Champion. But what’s next? Dawkins knows there’s lots of guys in the mix. Y’know, like-
Melo stops them there, and says he knows where they’re going with that. He appreciates the love of one of the greatest NXT Tag Team Champions of all time, but look, he has to silence the rara and erase the asterisk on his record. He’ll holler at them later. Okay, okay. Melo heads out and Ford asks what Melo meant. Dawkins shrugs, and Tony has an idea. But word around town is The Profits used to run things around here. Well, something like that. Stacks says the streets don’t lie, and Dawkins agrees. Ford says streets, neighborhoods, curbs, all kinda the same.
But maybe the next time the Profits are in the neighborhood, maybe we see how you doin’. Nice one! But then there’s a brawl breaking out!? Dana Brooke & Kelani Jordan are throwing hands with Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice! Refs rush in to stop this as stools and chairs get knocked over! The Profits say NXT different now, sheesh!
NXT Global Heritage Invitational Tournament, Group A: Charlie Dempsey w/ Drew Gulak & Damon Kemp VS Pete Dunne!
Though born and raised in Blackpool, England, the Son of the Gentleman Villain is representing the United States on behalf of his teammates. But then, will Dempsey make sure the Bruiserweight is seeing stars and stripes? Or will Dunne snap Dempsey on Great Britain’s behalf?
Watching from their new lounge, The Meta Four watches closely, as Noam Dar may have to face one of these men in the end. The bell rings and we’re on the clock! Fans rally, the two tie up, and Dunne wrenches to wrangle Dempsey. Dempsey headscissors, Dunne kips free but Dempsey slipsi around to a hammerlock. Dunne fights up as fans chant “FIGHT NIGHT!” and he flying-mares free! Dunne then kips up and fans fire up again. The two reset, circle, and tie up again. Dempsey has the arm, CLUBS it, but Dunne throws forearms. Dempsey blocks to knuckle lock but Dunne HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS!
Dempsey shovels Dunne to a NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO, but Dempsey pushes Dunne back down with knuckle locks. TWO as Dunne bridges up! Dempsey brings Dunne up, Meta Four isn’t impressed, but Dempsey arm-drags Dunne to a top wristlock! Dempsey has a cording hold, and Dunne scuffs Dempsey with a foot. Dunne slips around, hammerlocks that arm, and goes after the other! Dempsey endures, Dunne bends fingers, but Dempsey powers out to have Dunne in a hammerlock, leglock, and stretch! Dempsey bends fingers, bridges on the armlock, then STOMPS the arm!
Fans boo as Dempsey mocks the Dunne shrug. Dempsey headlocks, Dunne powers out and things speed up. Dunne hurdles, drops and CLOBBERS Dempsey! Fans fire up and Dunne clamps onto Dempsey’s arm again. Dunne bends Dempsey’s other arm, and then the fingers! Dunne isolates that arm to STOMP it! The Meta Four is hurting from that one! Dunne rains down forearms on Dempsey, then stomps Dempsey in the face! Fans fire up for Dunne and he sits Dempsey up to CHOP! Dunne ROCKS Dempsey, CHOPS him, but Dempsey ROCKS Dunne back! Dunne ROCKS Dempsey! Dempsey UPPERCUTS! Dunne ENZIGURIS!
Fans fire up as Dunne STOMPS the hands! And BUZZ- NO, Dempsey ducks and waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Dunne has the KIMURA! With a headscissor attachment! Dempsey powers up but Dunne has a HOVERBOARD! Dempsey powers through to underhooks and BUTTERFLY! Bridging cover, TWO!! Dunne escapes but Dempsey has a leg! INVERTED MUTA LOCK! Dunne pries the fingers away, bends Dempsey’s arm, and then rises up! Fans fire up as Dunne STOMPS the hand! BUZZSAW! Dunne then goes up a corner, but Dempsey is after him first! Dempsey reels Dunne in, but Dunne fights!
Dempsey full nelsons, SUPER DRAGON SUPLEX! But Dunne lands on his feet!! Dunne blocks the backhand, to bend and SNAP the fingers! And then pump handle, for the BITTER END!! Cover, Dunne wins!
Winner: Pete Dunne, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Dempsey earns 0)
Meta Four is in denial about how dangers Dunne is, but this is a powerful start to his run! Is the Bruiserweight going to show the Scottish Supernova no mercy in California?
Backstage interview with Dragon Lee.
McKenzie Mitchell is with The Wonder Boy and brings up last week’s win in the Mixed Tag Match last week, where Dragon pinned Dominik Mysterio. Does Dragon feel this puts him back in title contention? Yes, 100%. And Lyra was a great tag partner. Everyone saw what happens when Mami gets taken out of the picture, so this means- Wait, Mustafa Ali walks in. He knows that Dragon is gonna say he deserves the title shot now, but the thing is, Dragon already went 1v1 with Dom, and lost. But there’s a guy like Ali who has yet to have a 1v1 with Dom, so how would Dragon going again be fair? Ali is sick and tired of seeing that outsider, Dom, walk around with that title.
Guys like Dragon and Ali and everyone else who bleeds NXT deserve a champion they can be proud of! Does Dragon get what Ali’s saying? Yes, Dragon does. Then if they can agree on that, then they can agree that Dragon struck out, and Ali is up to bat now. Ali heads out, Dragon does NOT agree with that. Will NXT get clarification on who is next for Dirty Dom soon enough?
Ilja Dragunov is in the ring!
The Mad Dragon is here and he has a mic to say, “Last week, I stood in this ring with a man face to face who desperately tried to prove himself. And I must admit, Trick Williams, you impressed me! You are not just a mere entertainer, no no no. And you are most certainly not a sidekick. The way you stood your ground in this ring deserves everyone’s, everyone’s respect!” Fans cheer that, but as Dragunov said before, he says now that nothing stands in his way to his ultimate destiny: THE NXT CHAMPIONSHIP! We’ve all seen what happens when the dragon spreads his wings. Take this as a message to HIM, Carmelo Hayes. “You know we will-”
“Hello, hello, hello!” Dar interrupts from his lounge to say that this seems like the perfect opportunity for an impromptu Supernova Sessions live in the USA! Dragunov says Dar is always happy to put the attention on himself. Uh, yep. But he’s here to give the people what they want. Because until No Mercy, Dar gets to sit back, relax, “and watch all these dafties rip each other apart in the Global Heritage Invitational for an opportunity to lose to me at No Mercy!” But Dragunov, just look at you! You’re out here begging and pleading for a match with Melo. That’s sad and pathetic. But Meta Four already has their tickets to California! First class, obviously.
Lash says exactly! Only the best of the best for Meta Four, okay~? Dragunov says he is so glad that those four can enjoy the good things in life. Oh, thank you! Even the Mad Dragon understands that they’re as real as real gets. Yep, real recognizes real. Uh, no. Noam, you’re lucky. Every time something, or perhaps someone, happens so Dar can keep his hands on the Heritage Cup. Dar says ain’t no luck required here! Supernova 11 is solid beyond belief. And Dragunov is more like… Oro whispers something to Dar and he likes it. Say it! Oro says something in German, and Dragunov chuckles. What a childish insult.
Dar, give Dragunov one good reason he shouldn’t join them up there. Lash says SKRRRT! Hold up, wait a minute. Noam is NOT afraid! He isn’t scared of anyone! Dar is the UNDISPUTED Heritage Cup Champion! Where’s Dragunov’s title? Oh right, he doesn’t have one! Dar says what Dragunov does have is a lot of excuses. Oh, well, Dragunov sees how this is going. He storms up tot he lounge! Dar says stop! Calm down! Breathe! Don’t come up here and make Dar destroy this lounge as he slaps Dragunov all over the place. If Dragunov wants to do something, they’ll make it official!
Dragunov is listening. That’s right you’re listening, ya Muppet! Next week, the people get what they want: an all out war from two men at the peak of their game! The Mad Dragon VS Oro Mensah! Oro says Dragunov does not deserve to be in the same ring as the Cup Champion! So Oro does this for his brother! Oh, that’s fine. If Oro wants to speak German, Dragunov tells him off! “I WILL BREAK YOU!” And then the hands start flying! Dragunov gets the edge but Oro kicks low! But Dragunov PELES! “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!” Oro runs away and Dragunov dares him to come back for more! Will Dar’s main man, Mensah, end up Dragunov’s appetizer before the main course?
Von Wagner speaks.
“Hey, Bron. You walk around here, calling yourself ‘The Badass’ Bron Breakker. It’s more like the Blindside Bron Breakker. Cuz that’s the second time now you’ve had to blindside me! And I get it. You’re pissed off cuz I tabled your ass! Well guess what? I’m pissed off, too! So how ’bout we take this a step further! Come Tuesday, you won’t have to worry about blindsiding me! But make sure you bring every ounce of energy you got, and I’ll make sure to bring the hardwood. Cuz it’s you and me, Bronny boy, next week! NO DISQUALIFICATION!” Is Bron about to get tabled?
Dana Brooke & Kelani Jordan VS Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice!
The Flex Appeal has been working on bringing out that killer instinct, both in herself and in her protégé. But are they picking a fight with the wrong lethal Latinas?
NXT returns and Dana & Kelani make their entrance. The teams sort out and Kelani starts against Lopez. They rush in, Kelani dodges to DROPKICK Lopez down! Then she swings through the ropes to arm-drag! Lola tags in but Kelani headlocks for a takeover! Lola fights up, fans rally and Lola throws body shots. Lola powers out, Kelani dodges, but Lopez helps block the swinging arm-drag! The ref reprimands but Lola THROWS Kelani into ropes! Tag to Lopez, she and Lola DOUBLE LARIAT! And DOUBLE HIP ATTACK! Cover, TWO! Lopez dribbles Kelani off the mat, then talks trash.
Lopez whips Kelani to a corner, then picks her up. but Kelani sunset flips! Cover, TWO, and Lopez is furious! She THRAOT CHOPS Kelani! The ref reprimands but Lopoez whips Kelani to the corner, then runs in to back elbow! And ENZIGURI! Loepz then drops an ELBOW, covers, TWO! Lopez grins but she drags Kelani up to tag in Lola. Feed to Lola’s URAKEN! Cover, TWO! Dana calls to Kelani but Lola brings her up and whips. Lola kicks low, then whips her again, for another kick! Fans rally and duel, Lola whips but Kelani rolls Lola up! TWO, and Lola kicks! Kelani blocks, steps over, and WHEEL KICKS!
Fans fire up as both women are down. They crawl, hot tags to Lopez and Dana! Dana ROCKS Lopez, dribbles her off the buckles, then fires off forearms! The ref reprimands, Dana keeps firing off, but the ref backs her off. Dana just storms in for more elbows! Fans fire up, Dana short arm LARIATS! And again! And again! Dana drags Lopez up, whips her to a corner, but Lola runs in! Dana sends Lola into Lopez! Dana fires up, handsprings corner to corner, and BACK ELBOWS them both! Dana keeps moving, she ducks ‘n’ dodges Lopez to wheelbarrow and BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Dana is frustrated but she tags in Kelani.
Kelani & Dana coordinate, ASSISTED MOONSAULT! Cover, Lola breaks it! Dana runs in to LARIAT Lola! Dana fires off on Lola and they spill out to the floor. Dana runs in but Lola sends her into the steel steps! Kelani is stunned, Lopez CLOBBERS her! Tag to Lola, HEEL KICK SPINEBUSTER COMBO! Cover, Lola & Lopez win!
Winners: Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice, by pinfall
Dana is furious again with another loss on her record! Lopez & Lola tell her to kick rocks, will La Madrina and her MMA amiga take the Women’s Tag Division by storm?
Gigi Dolin speaks.
“The road to the NXT Women’s Championship is a game of choosing the devil you know, and the devil you don’t. Chaos is the devil I know, and a Fatal 4 Way match to determine the #1 contender, that’s chaos. You gotta have a mean streak to win this match, and everyone in this thing does. That’s why the smartest thing Tiffany did was make the four of the biggest threats to her title fight it out for one opportunity. But the stupidest thing she ever did was allow me in this match, So Tiffany, I’ll see you next week.”
Trick Williams is checking his phone.
Yessir, #WhoopDatTrick all over Memphis! But Melo walks in and Trick says that at Heatwave, Melo did his thing. Now Trick just talked with the Profits- Okay, okay, cool, but Melo has something to talk about. What’s up? Melo says he can’t have people thinking that the only reason he won at the GAB was Trick’s help. Trick says that’s crazy talk. It’s just noise. Cut out all that noise and focus on the main thing. Right, right. But see, there’s only way we can really find out. Trick was in the ring with Dragunov, he knows Melo can beat Dragunov, right? Yeah! Trick sure thinks so. Why’d he say it like that? It sounds like Trick doesn’t really think it.
Trick asks why Melo’s tripping. What happened at the Bash was not Trick’s fault! Does Trick’s word mean nothing to him now? Melo says he’s asking cuz he does trust Trick! Can Melo really beat Dragunov or not? Trick takes a moment, and says he doesn’t think- That’s all Melo needed to hear. Melo storms off, and then Trick says no, he doesn’t think Melo can. Trick knows Melo can! Will Melo hear this later on? Or is doubt already in control?
Eddy Thorpe VS DIJAK!
The Alpha Wolf and #HardJustice have each cost each other big opportunities and have already gone a round, but now they look to settle the score! Will Eddy be able to press forward in the spirit of his ancestors? Or will Dijak throw him down and step over him towards a title opportunity?
But wait, Dijak rushes Eddy at the ramp! The brawl is on and fans fire up! Dijak shoves Eddy but Eddy BOOTS back! And then SHOTGUNS Dijak into steel steps! Fans fire up, Eddy puts Dijak in the ring, and then the bell rings! HELLUVA KICK to a SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Eddy facelocks, brings Dijak up to suplex and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Dijak survives but Eddy keeps moving! BIG EL- NO! Dijak blocks the elbow drop! Eddy throws hands on Dijak as he rises, but Dijak still lifts Eddy for HIGH JUSTICE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Eddy survives but Dijak snarls. Fans rally up and Dijak choke grips again!
But Eddy victory rolls through! TWO!! Dijak escapes, SUPERKICKS, and Eddy wobbles. Dijak roars, runs in, but into an ENZIGURI! But Dijak CHOPS! Eddy CHOPS! They CHOP back and forth! Dijak SUPERKICKS but Eddie LARIATS! Fans fire up as both men are down! Eddie and Dijak stir, rise up, and Dijak is taking off his belt? Dijak is wrapping it around his wrist, studs on the outside! Eddy rises, but he ducks the fist to ROCK Dijak! Now Eddy takes the strap! Dijak blocks the lash, kicks low, and they tug-o-war! Eddy lets go so he can SOBAT Dijak! And then Eddie reels Dijak in, but Dijak throws hands!
Dijak whips but Eddy reverses to POST Dijak! Dijak flops out of the ring, and Eddy PLANCHAS out onto him! Fans are thunderous as Eddy brings down Dijak! Eddy grabs Dijak’s legs, but Dijak BOOTS Eddy into the desk! Dijak scoops Eddy, aims, swings and THROWS Eddy over the desk! Booker T and Vic Joseph get clear and Eddy hits their chairs! Dijak drags Eddy up and into the ring, then tells the timekeeper to move over! Dijak takes the chair, brings it into the ring, and fans boo as Dijak aims at Eddy! Eddy avoids the chair shot and then ENZIGURIS! Dijak flops out of the ring, the ref takes the chair, and Eddy DIVES into the strap!!
Dijak gets back in, grins, spins, CYCLONE KICK!! Cover, Dijak wins!
Winner: Dijak, by pinfall
The studs of that belt won this for Dijak, and fans boo. If that is #HardJustice, what will it take Eddy to get true justice against Dijak?
Kiana James speaks.
“When you hear the name, ‘Kiana James,’ you picture success. Now everyone around here has the same opportunities, but they fall short. Roxanne Perez has been through so much~! Gigi Dolin rides her mommy issues until the wheels fall off, and Blair Davenport has an identity complex. One minute, she’s attacking people in the parking lot, and now she’s the ‘toughest woman here?’ What separates me from them is I don’t make excuses, I make things happen, no matter the cost. Why? Because my success is measured by action. That’s why tonight in that Fatal 4 Way, I will do whatever it takes to have my hand raised.”
Baron Corbin chews out a staffer.
He mocks this guy for doing something stupid, but then Bron Breakker walks over. What do you want, Bron? Uh, how about a “thank you” for starters. Thanks for what? For saving your ass! Uh, did it look like he needed to be saved last week? Oh, does Corbin not remember? It just slipped his mind? Corbin says Bron’s ego is something else. Corbin isn’t sure where Bron got this confidence from but he’ll need it in next week’s No Disqualifications match. Otherwise, he could just fall back on his little T-shirt making business. Bron says that’s funny. But he’s gonna put an end to Von’s fairytale. And if Corbin even thinks about getting involved-
Okay, time out, stop. Think about this: what makes you think Corbin cares? He doesn’t care about Bron, and he really doesn’t care about Von! Good! Because otherwise, it’ll be the end of days for Corbin. Corbin chuckles at the pun. Just be careful not to get put through a table. Corbin leaves, will Bron only have to worry about Von next week?
Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo remember their grandfather’s words.
He wants them to remember what he told them. But then Garza sees blood on his hands? And a pretty nasty scratch on his shoulder? He washes it off, and then someone knocks on his door. It’s Humberto, and they both say they had a dream about their grandfather. Grandfather must’ve talked to them both. They were playing as kids. And Garza woke up with this scratch. Is he crazy? No, because Humberto woke up with a scratch on his shoulder. “We always have family.” Everything they’ve ever done, side by side. And then it got ripped away. This is not an accident. Grandfather is watching them. He wants them to start from scratch.
And so, Angel & Humberto look through their clothes. Humberto says their grandfather was a great luchador, but an even greater man. He visited them for a reason. They will take what he gave them further than ever thought possible. Angel has grandfather’s fire, Humberto has grandfather’s heart. Together, they are his legacy. They rip the Los Lotharios shirts up, and seek glory for themselves but also for him. They make their in-ring return next week, but just how will they represent?
Blair Davenport speaks.
“My three opponents tonight are all former champions, and no, I don’t have a championship on my résumé yet. But what I do have is over a decade of destroying women all across the globe, including right here in NXT. A Fatal 4 Way? I’m smiling because of what awaits tonight. Yes, I will become the #1 contender, that’s a foregone conclusion, but I’m smiling because I take immense pleasure in watching my opponents scream in pain. And tonight, I get three for the price of one.”
Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio speak.
Via an Instagram reel, Mami says “Batman, I mean, sorry. Dragon Lee… And Mustafa Ali really want a piece of Dirty Dom. The thing is, we really just don’t like to share.” Dom says he belongs to Mami. And it doesn’t matter what happened at Heatwave, because as far as the NXT North American Championship goes, Dom will hold it until he retires. And Mami will make sure of it. #Champ4Life. As for Dragon and Ali, if they wanna keep arguing about who is gonna challenge him next, then those two can fight it out, and Dom will fight the winner at No Mercy.
Rhea whispers something more, and Dom says she’s so right. There has to be a winner, so for that to happen, Dom will be special guest referee! Rhea says Dom will look so good in stripes. But then will Dom find a way to do both men dirty on the road to No Mercy?
NXT Global Heritage Invitational Tournament, Group B: Nathan Frazer VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus!
The Rocket from Jersey got cheated out of the Cup by Meta Four, big surprise. But he at least gets a way back to the Cup! But can he beat the Iron King tonight to get a hot start? Or will this soon be Gallus’ Kingdom once and for all?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock again. The two circle, feel things out, and then tie up. Joe TOSSES Frazer to a corner, then eggs him on. Frazer storms up, waistlocks, but Joe throws him off! Joe eggs Frazer on but Frazer keeps cool. They tie up, Joe waistlocks and SLAMS him! Frazer dodges the elbow drop, swings, but Joe catches that arm for a wristlock. Frazer endures, fans rally, and Frazer rolls, rolls and handsprings to cartwheel and WRING Joe out! Fans fire up as Frazer has the armlock now! Joe fights around, fights up, but Frazer wrenches again. Joe powers Frazer to ropes and the ref counts.
Joe ROCKS Frazer, whips, but Frazer ducks. Joe scoops, Frazer slips off and waistlocks, but Joe bucks the O’Conner Roll. Joe swings, Frazer dodges but Frazer gets caught up in the ropes! That was a bit wild, but he recovers and avoids Joe again. Joe CLUBS Frazer, scoops him and SLAMS him! Joe KNEES Frazer in the back, eggs him on, and the ref checks with Frazer. Frazer is okay to continue so Joe whips. Frazer ducks ‘n ‘dodges to DROPKICK! Frazer then hits a flying headlock takeover! Fans rally, Joe fights up and throws Frazer away to throw body shots! Joe suplexes to hang Frazer out to dry!
Frazer flops down, Joe hauls him back up, BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Meta Four is bored, but Joe shoves Frazer to a corner. Joe runs in but is put on the apron! HOTSHOT! Frazer runs to SHOTGUN Joe off the apron and Joe hits the desk! Fans rally and Frazer glares at Dar as NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Meta Four still isn’t all that impressed as Joe throws hands on Frazer. Joe whips but Frazer springboards, QUEBRADA DDT! Fans are fired up again as both men are down! Gallus coaches Joe, Joe and Frazer stir, and the fans rally as they rise. Joe ROCKS Frazer, Frazer fires off! Joe ROCKS Frazer again, so Frazer fires off! Joe shoves, Frazer dodges and CLOBBERS Joe! And again! Frazer spins Joe and suplexes, ANARCHY! Cover, TWO!! Joe survives and Frazer is a bit surprised. Frazer hurries around, runs, but Joe reels him in! Frazer fights the waistlock, runs in, but Joe POP-UP UPPERCUTS!
Frazer staggers up, into a GLASGOW SENDOFF! Joe drags Frazer up, GERMAN SUPLEXES, and bridging covers TWO!! Frazer escapes and Gallus coaches Joe up. Joe watches Frazer, runs in, but Frazer dodges! Joe tumbles out of the ring, Frazer builds speed! Frazer DIVES! Direct hit and Frazer puts Joe in fast! Frazer aims, springboards, FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Joe survives and fans fire up! Frazer goes up a corner, but Joe CLUBS him! Joe climbs up behind Frazer but Frazer fights him away. Joe returns, and has Frazer for a SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX! Frazer lands on his feet! And he runs in to SUPERKICK!!
Frazer hurries up top again, glares at Dar, and PHOENIX- NO, Joe dodges! ALL THE BEST FOR THE BELLS!! Cover, Joe wins!
Winner: Joe Coffey, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Frazer earns 0)
Meta Four mocks Frazer, but at least the Iron King won one on his own. Will Joe be the one storming into California to take Dar’s Cup? Can Frazer make a recovery in the coming rounds to still make it to the tournament finals?
Chase U is in session.
But where’s Thea Hail? Duke says she’s just late. Is she… skipping class? Thea? No, no way! Right…? Well, to wrap up the class, Chase U’s very own MVP, Duke Hudson, has been selected to be part of the Global Heritage Invitational! The students applaud Duke and Chase says Duke is representing Australia. He didn’t even know Duke was Australian! Duke sighs and asks what gave it away. Well, sorry, just thought it was a New Zealand accent. Anyway, Mr. Chase explains the rules of the tournament matches: round robin, with two pools, and the winners of each pool will face off in the finals.
Duke is starting to realize, he didn’t know any of this. He writes notes quickly, and Chase is confident Duke brings another trophy to Chase U! The students cheer, the bell dismisses, and Chase says he and Duke are gonna game plan. Now, did Duke get those rules down? Two points for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss. Thea walks in now and Duke says she’s on time. No, she’s late and missed the entire class. Oh, is that a crime now? Duke cools things off by saying Thea has a perfect attendance record. One absence is… Well, okay, it was an important class. This is Global Heritage Invitational Month. Wait…
Thea stares daggers at Chase, Duke says they’ll go to study hall. No, they aren’t. Thea has plans to go out tonight. With Jacy Jayne?! Thea and Jacy head out, is this a sign of bad things to come for Chase U?
NXT Anonymous is watching…!
And this time, they watched Fallon Henley check in with Myles Borne. He was cleaning up after another training session but she says she might have something he’d be interested in. Oh yeah? He should be done here in like an hour. Doesn’t it get old being treated like dirt by those guys? Well, no, he’s paying his dues? Paying dues? If Briggs & Jensen ever treated her like Gulak and those guys treat Myles, she’d knock their teeth out and be on her way. But speaking of the boys, they’re looking for a third man to take on Gulak, Kemp & Dempsey. Does he want in?
Wait. Myles could have his first match on NXT? Yep! Well that’d be awesome! Fallon will let the boys know. Myles thanks her, but uh, how are Gulak, Kemp & Dempsey going to feel about this?
Wes Lee speaks.
Via his Instagram, Wes just gives us a quick update. HE thanks us all for the positive messages, and he is just clearing his mind out in the desert. Heatwave didn’t go as planned, obviously, but we’ll be flowing. Wes is focused on one thing. Melo and Wes aren’t done. Melo didn’t beat Wes, Wes beat himself. Hitting that barricade was not his intention, but he took everything Melo threw at him and kept fighting! Just like he will fight for the opportunity for them to run it back. And that rematch will be a lot different than last time. Melo knows it, and Wes knows it. “The NXT Championship is coming to the #WesSide.”
Backstage interview with Tyler Bate.
McKenzie is with the Big Strong Boi and says the Global Heritage Invitational is well under way. How does Tyler feel stacking against the others in Group A? Well, NXT hasn’t made this easy for him, have they? But he does love a challenge. There’s Charlie Dempsey, “a ruthless technician” who is now in a must-win so that makes him dangerous. Then there’s Axiom, “just an immaculate performer.” And of course Butch… Yes, as fans may or may not know, Tyler & Dunne have known each other a very long time. They’ve been great friends, and great rivals. In this Heritage Invitational, they might finally set the score.
But until then, Tyler must clean his palate. “Dabba-Kato, big and strong as you are, you have made a huge mistake in thinking you can push around The Big Strong Boi. So next week, I’m gonna be waiting for you in the middle of that ring. Come try and push me around. Allow me to be the David to your Goliath.” Tyler has thrown down the challenge, but will he be getting in over his head before going after the Heritage Cup?
NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way: Roxanne Perez VS Blair Davenport VS Gigi Dolin VS Kiana James!
All four women have said what’s on their mind, and now it is time to back up words with actions! Will the Prodigy return to former glory? Will the Ichiban Gaijin prove she IS number one? Will “Hell’s Favorite Flower” bloom amidst the chaos? Or will the Calculator use the 25% odds in her favor?
NXT returns as Kiana makes her entrance, leaving Blair to make her entrance last. The bell rings and the four stare down from the corners. They all approach, and then Blair and Kiana swing on Gigi and Roxie! Gigi and Roxie dodge, Roxie throws Kiana out while Blair turns things around to throw Gigi out! Fans fire up as Kiana rushes up but Gigi YANKS her down! Roxie and Blair circle while Gigi ROCKS Kiana! Gigi and Kiana brawl while Roxie speeds things up in the ring. Roxie hits a THESZ PRESS! Blair kicks her away, but Roxie fires off on her again! Roxie runs, has to BLAST Gigi off the apron, and Blair ROCKS Roxie!
Blair throws Roxie into ropes and she falls back. Blair drags Roxie up, whips her to ropes, then scoops, but Roxie slips free to waistlock. Blair switches, Roxie bucks the O’Conner, then Roxie rolls back to headscissor and roll-up! TWO as Kiana sunset flips Roxie! TWO as Gigi ghost pins Kiana! TWO as Blair Oklahoma Rolls Gigi! TWO as Roxie just breaks it up! Fans fire up, Kiana headlocks Roxie, but Blair storms up. Roxie sends Kiana into Blair, Gigi and Roxie each roll one for a DOUBLE COVER! TWO!! Fans fire up as all four women stand off! Gigi then goes after Roxie while Kiana goes after Blair!
Gigi CLUBS away on Roxie but Roxie hits back! Kiana smacks Blair off buckles then follows her out of the ring. Roxie UPPERCUTS Gigi down, then follows her to the apron. Gigi ROCKS Roxie, Roxie ROCKS Gigi! Fans duel as those two throw hands, but then Gigi hits an APRON STO! Kian kicks Gigi, whips her, but Gigi sends her into barriers! Kiana BOOTS back, and Blair leaps off the steps to DOUBLE STOMP Gigi down! Kiana goes up the barriers to MOONSAULT Blair down! Kiana says that is why SHE is the 1%! But then Roxie DIVES to take Kiana out! Fans are thunderous as NXT goes picture in picture.
Roxie grins, goes back for Kiana, and puts her in the ring. But Kiana hurries to roll away to the outside! Roxie is frustrated, but she sees Blair comign! Roxie ROCKS Blair first, then fires off more hands! Roxie CLUBS away at the ropes, whips Blair, but Blair reverses and Kiana trips Roxie up! Kiana slides in, she stomsp Roxie, and Blair stomps Roxie, too. They corner Roxie and stomp her some more. Gigi runs in to HEADBUTT Kiana! Blair ROCKS Gigi, but Gigi ROCKS BLair! They brawl now, Blair spins Gigi around, but they DOUBLE LARIAT! Kiana hurries after Roxie while the others are down, but Roxie ROCKS Kiana!
Kiana RAMS into Roxie, and again, and again! Kiana handsprings, runs in, and RAMS Roxie again! Kiana throws Roxie down, covers, TWO! Kiana is frustrated but she keeps on Roxie with body scissors! Roxie endures, pries at the hold, and pushes back to a cover! TWO, and Kiana lets Roxie go so she can ROCK her! Kiana stomps Gigi, goes back to Roxie and wraps the body scissors back on. Roxie endures all over again, but Gigi headscissor holds Kiana! But then Blair does the same to Gigi! It’s a chain of leg squeezes! NXT returns to single picture as Roxie pries free of Kiana, Blair uses ropes as leverage, but then Roxie gets Kiana’s legs!?
Roxie tries to turn Kiana over, and thereby turning everyone over! But Blair lets Roxie go to ROCK her first! Fans boo but Blair CLUBS Roxie down! Blair brings Roxie up to send her to a corner. “This is Awesome!” as Blair runs in but Roxie sends her into buckles! Blair staggers back, Roxie goes up, but Blair GAMANGIRIS first! Roxie flops over, Blair climbs up after her, but Roxie resists the superplex! Kiana joins Blair and they both have Roxie! But Gigi adds on! TOWER OF DOOM!! Fans fire up for the Double Powerbomb Superplex combo! Gigi nods, stands up, and she storms around. Blair stands, into a BOOT!
Kiana storms up, Gigi kicks a leg out then BUZZSAWS Kiana down! Gigi SWITCHBLADE KICKS! Blair swings, misses, and Gigi whips her to ROCK her! Gigi runs side to side to HIP ATTACK at the ropes! And then BASEMENT DROPKICK at the ropes! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up and Gigi drags Blair into underhooks! TIGER- NO, Blair wrenches out and YANKS Gigi into ropes! Kiana kicks, Blair blocks but Kiana ENZIGURIS! Kiana then whips Gigi into the POST! Kiana drags Blair up, ROCKS her, and eggs her on. Blair ROCKS Kiana back! Kiana ROCKS Blair again! They brawl, clinch, but Roxie CROSSBODIES!
Blair & Kiana catch Roxie, swing her, but Roxie arm-drags Blair! Roxie then dodges Kiana to roll back and RANA! Fans fire up as Roxie kips up! Roxie runs in to UPPERCUT Kiana! And then she UPPERCUTS Blair! Roxie runs, but senses Blair following, so she stops and sends her into Kiana! Roxie UPPERCUTS them both! Roxie pushes Blair aside, goes up to go after Kiana and rains down fists! Fans count along, but Roxie stops at 5 to CROSSBODY Blair! Fans fire up with Roxie, she wrenches and clinches, but Blair THROWS Roxie down! Blair has Kiana, but Gigi runs in to LARIAT, making Blair DDT Kiana!
Fans fire up as Roxie and Gigi storm up., Roxie gets around, NECKBREAKER for Gigi! Cover, Kiana breaks it! Kiana drags Roxie up, throws her to a corner, but Roxie goes up and over! POP- SHOTGUN!! Blair stops Pop Rox with a shotgun dropkick that sends Roxie into buckles! Blair brings Kiana around, to POST her! Kiana flops to the floor, Blair drags Roxie up, FALCON ARROW! Cover, Gigi CURB STOMPS Blair! Gigi drags Blair up, Blair goes around and shoves her away, but Gigi gets around to HALF ‘N’ HALF! Bridging cover, Roxie breaks it! Fans are thunderous again as Gigi sits Roxie up.
Roxie and Gigi have their history, and Gigi whips, Roxie reverses to send Gigi out! Roxie goes to the apron, leaps, FLYING RANA sends Gigi tumbling! Roxie then SOBATS Gigi, hops on, but Blair PENALTY KICKS Roxie into her POP ROX!! That takes those two out in one go, and Blair puts Roxie back in! Blair goes up a corner, to DIVING DOUBLE STOMP!! Blair drags Roxie up by her wrists, suplexes, but Roxie slips free! SOBAT! Roxie hops on one more time, POP ROX!!! But Blair flops out of the ring!! Roxie can’t believe how close she was! Gigi is back, she blocks the sobat to KNEE Roxie!
Gigi reels Roxie, GIGI- NO, no driver as Roxie holds ropes! Roxie SOBATS again, but Kiana hits the 401K!! Then 401K for Gigi! Cover, Kiana wins!!
Winner: Kiana James, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender for the NXT Women’s Championship)
The fans boo, they didn’t want the Boss Chick to take over this! But Kiana said her name is all about success by any means necessary! Will she do the same to take the title off Tiffany Stratton next week? Speaking of, Tiffany appears to hold her title up right in Kiana’s face. Will Tiffany still be holding onto the gold after Kiana’s through with her?
Carmelo Hayes heads to Shawn Michaels’ office.
He’s also watching Wes’s message on Instagram for himself. Melo is annoyed by all this mess. He walks into HBK’s office without knocking, and says they need to talk. What will be the plans for the NXT Championship at No Mercy?
My Thoughts:
A really good NXT, and I was pleasantly surprised to hear this Global Heritage Invitational tournament is a round robin, not single elimination. Though don’t expect it to compare to NJPW’s G1 Climax. However, how sneaky of them to put some of these tournament matches on Level Up on Fridays. I definitely will end up watching the episodes that have these tournament matches, and then that’s it. And Akira Tozawa being the one put on there seems to be a rather fitting choice, as Level Up used to be 205 Live, where modern WWE Cruiserweights like Tozawa got their start in the WWE. But uh, going against Duke Hudson, I don’t see him winning in this first round.
Another odd thing about this tournament is, since they want different countries to be represented, they put Charlie Dempsey in as the USA representative. Commentary claimed he’s American born but with British heritage, and that’s half true. Bailey Matthews being William Regal’s son would give him the British heritage, but wasn’t he born in the UK? If they wanted an American technical wrestler in this, why not make it Gulak or Kemp? They can eat losses all day, but Dempsey needs to be seen as a winner. This will make the second trio that’s more or less held Dempsey back. Granted, Dempsey had a great showing against Dunne, but Dunne won to have a strong “callback.”
Coffey VS Frazer was also really good, and that mishap with the rope was wild to see. And Coffey winning was pretty surprising. I suppose Frazer could make a rebound in the last two matches and then go to the tournament finals to get his rematch with Dar at No Mercy. Meta Four watching the whole time was good stuff, too, as it speaks to their egos. Dar starting beef with Dragunov is a very foolish move of his, as is Oro taking his place in a match with Dragunov next week. Dragunov is gonna whoop Oro, he could easily whoop Dar, but his target is THE top title so Dar is very fortunate.
And speaking of which, good promos concerning Melo and the top title. Good interactions between Melo, The D’Angelo Family and the Profits. They’re teasing Melo & Trick joining this growing faction of Lashley’s, but also teasing Profits VS D’Angelos or something like that. Melo misunderstanding Trick was also a good story point on this, perhaps signaling only one of them moves on to join Lashley’s group and the other is stuck on the outside. Wes also had a good promo, and he makes a good point that it was his miscalculation that cost him. Melo barging into HBK’s office was a great closing moment, and I almost feel like we could end up with a Triple Threat. That would be a match type where interference could happen without disqualifying the match, making it go any which way.
Von VS Bron in No Disqualifications is a great move, because then Von can get a table spot in, or maybe a couple, and something can still happen to turn thing Bron’s way. Y’know, like Corbin actually interfering even though he just claimed he doesn’t care. He cares, because gimmick or no gimmick, Corbin still has his ego as an alpha male. Then we get a Triple Threat between these three to determine a contender to perhaps the top title. Great match from Dijak and Eddy Thorpe, but Dijak cheating to get the win makes sense. They’ll keep this feud going and perhaps in their won No Disqualification match, given how both men tried to use that chair.
Ali interrupting Dragon was a nice little promo, and then Rhea & Dom had a good response. Dom being special ref, this is one time where the ref spot will be “on purpose,” as you can Ali, Dragon or both of them will take a swing on him. And no offense to Dragon, but at this point in time, I’d love for Ali to take that title off Dom just because Ali has been deserving of a title for so long. Ali himself has been around since to 205 Live days but he never got the Cruiserweight Championship before the change to NXT 2.0 and 205 Live being converted. And since technically the North American Championship also has the lineage of the Cruiserweight title from when Melo and Roddy Strong had their feud, Ali getting this belt would be like him getting the Cruiserweight title after all.
Good promo from Chase U establishing that Thea and Jacy are becoming friends in that sorta “we’re bad girls” trope. Bad girl Thea might actually be a fun character. Good tag match from Dana & Kelani VS Lola & Elektra, but of course Dana’s side loses again. Dana is gonna snap, probably on Kelani, and that might be what saves her in the eyes of the fans. The NXT crowd was really behind Lola, maybe Lola & Lopez figure something out to challenge for the Women’s Tag titles. And great steel cage tag match to open the night. I was pleasantly surprised to find this as a No Escape style cage match, and really good stuff where Brutus was taken away only to fight his way back. Of course the Creeds win and they’re back in NXT, but the real intrigue is what The Schism does next.
Great promos from the four contenders tonight, and a great main event from the four of them. I am really surprised neither Gigi or Roxie won this, but then another surprise is that this was only to face Tiffany next week, not at No Mercy. In which case, that means Tiffany retains. Tiffany has been eyeing Raw already with some cameos last night that I forgot to mention. Tiffany don’t want none of Rhea or Becky, but she can find a way to handle Kiana. I just don’t know what they’re planning for No Mercy then. Does she end up facing multiple opponents so that she can lose without it hurting her power rankings? That might be the best thing for her if they’re going to fast track her to Raw.
My Score: 8.7/10
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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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Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
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4 Corners Podcast: March Madness Bracket Breakdown
This week on 4 Corners Podcast we break down the Men's NCAA tournament bracket. Which of the top seeds will...
4 Corners Podcast- The Fantastic Four Nations Faceoff
The guys discuss Canada's big win in the Four Nations Faceoff and take a look at some early Spring Training...
Oblong Ball Foot Show: One For The Road
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions! Tune in as we recap an excellent NFL season and touch on a...
Oblong Ball Foot Show: Super Bowl LIX Preview
The culmination of a season long journey is upon us. Andrew, Rey and Tunney break it all down for you...
The Front and Center Sports Podcast – NFL Conference Championships and Jimmy Butler
The Chairshot presents a new episode of The Front and Center Sports Podcast, with an NFL Conference Championship preview, and...
Bandwagon Nerds #281: Vengeful Abomination
This week the NERDS discuss Episode 4 of Daredevil Born Again and Villain Madness continues with the first round of...
Mitchell’s Hyrule Puro-Resu News Report! (3/23/25)
Countdown to the Anniversary!
Attitude Of Aggression #304- Game Gone Wrong?- Part 1: When the Game was Great!
In Part 1, before getting to Season 8, the guys look back at the greatest moments from the first 7...
Mitchell’s Hyrule Puro-Resu Results & Report! (3/21/25)
One step away from glory!
Bandwagon Nerds #280: The Rich And Powerful
This week the NERDS discuss the Season 3 finale of Invincible, episode 3 of Daredevil Born Again and the continuation...
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!
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (3/24/25)
ADRENALINE! IN GLASGOW!
