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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (8/18/23)
On this day…!

Edge celebrates his 25th WWE Anniversary on FIGHT NIGHT!
For the first time ever, The Rated R Superstar takes on Sheamus in a 1v1 match! Will Edge truly be celebrating on this, his 25th Anniversary in WWE?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Match: LA Knight VS Austin Theory; Theory wins and will challenge Rey Mysterio for the title.
- Damage CTRL w/ Dakota Kai VS Charlotte Flair & Bianca Belair; Charlotte & Bianca win.
- The Street Profits VS The Good Brothers w/ Mia Yim; The Profits win.
- Edge VS Sheamus; Edge wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
SmackDown opens with the Grayson Waller Effect!
The Aussie Icon, the Dynamite from Down Under, the Moment Maker is already in the ring and on set, and he welcomes us to his show in Toronto, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Edge! Waller can’t wait until later tonight when Edge says thanks to Waller for making him relevant again. Okay, calm down, Beth. Waller loves hot moms. But enough about Edge, we’ll hear about him tonight plenty. But first, let’s get to who is getting the Waller rub! Welcome Santos Escobar, and the NEW WWE United States Champion, Rey Mysterio! Fans fire up as The LWO’s leading men make their way out to the ring.
Rey holds up the title belt and Escobar walks as best he can in that heavy knee brace, and the two head to the ring. They join Waller at his desk, and Waller says Rey is a legend and a Hall of Famer still making moments. How is he feeling? Rey thanks Waller for that, and he thanks the fans for cheering him on. Rey has to admit, it feels great to be US Champion once again. Oh, Waller can imagine it feels incredible. Right, Santos? Santos can imagine it. Hah, funny. But what Austin Theory did was try to cook up a plan, but one that Santos and Rey ruined. Oh, so they worked together. Are they co-champions?
No, but it doesn’t matter who won it. The fact is, the US title is with the L W O! Okay, okay. Waller is just confused. He thought there’d be tension since Rey stole that opporutnity. Rey didn’t steal anything! Waller paints a picture here: Santos, on the roll of his life, takes on some of the biggest stars week after week- Escobar says Waller included. Well, yes. And he beat Rey, too! But when it was Santos’ big night, his own mentor not only stole the opportunity, he- Rey again defends he didn’t steal anything! Waller says this is what legends do, right? It wasn’t enough that Rey had it once before, he wanted it again! Rey’s reluctant to pass the torch!
Escobar keeps Rey calm as Waller says Rey hordes it all. Escobar then tells Waller to callete, aka shut up! Escobar says, “Excuse me, perro,” but the only person Escobar is livid with is that “lowlife good-for-nothing Austin Theory.” Waller gets that. Santos gave Rey his blessing because he has the utmost respect, which Waller has none, for the man, the myth, the legend, his mentor, Rey Mysterio! Fans cheer that and Escobar makes sure Waller hears it. Escobar says Waller’s play isn’t gonna work on familia. Now, Theory got what he deserved! And hear Escobar out. Once he is fully healed…
Wait, here comes Austin Theory. Waller claims this isn’t on him. Fans boo as Theory makes his way to the ring. He has a mic to say “congratulations” to Rey on becoming a three-time US Champion. That’s great and all, but where’s the Father of the Year award? Who’s even running this show?! What happened last week was a tragedy! Theory got played! Escobar and his one leg wasn’t man enough to step up to the GREATEST US Champion! Fans boo more but Theory tells them to shut up. Theory says Rey was not supposed to have that match! Pearce is gonna hand Theory back what is rightfully his!
Fans boo as Theory shouts for Adam Pearce, and he says he is not playing around. But Pearce says he figured this would happen. No one wants to hear Theory complain tonight! Wait, LA KNIGHT is here! Fans are thunderous for the Mega Star as he struts past Pearce, and he says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” Knight says that he did NOT just hear Theory say he is the greatest US Champion of all time. Theory says he DID just say that! Well if Knight recalls, Theory once in three months defended his title, and what’d he do? He fumbled the ball! Here’s an idea. Theory is talking about what he deserves, Knight congratulates Rey on the win.
But it doesn’t matter who’s the champion, whether Theory, Rey or Escobar, some time or another, that title’s coming home with Knight! So Theory talks about being the greatest, but Knight hasn’t tasted that gold. But what he did was go through 20 other men at the SummerSlam Battle Royal, so it ain’t gonna be a problem going through Theory! So what he sees is Theory is dressed to fight, Knight’s dressed to fight, so here’s a little something. Rey is there with the US Championship and Knight thinks to himself, what if it was for a shot at the title? Theory VS Knight, YEAH! Fans like it, and Pearce thinks it over.
Fans chant for “L A KNIGHT! L A KNIGHT!” and Pearce can’t argue with that. In fact, the only thing that makes it better is to do it right now! YEA!H That means that cross-eyed halfwit has a first class ticket to a BFT! With everybody saying “L! A! KNIGHT!” YEAH! Knight moves Waller’s ferns aside, will he also toss Theory aside to get after the gold?
WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Match: LA Knight VS Austin Theory!
SmackDown returns and THE MIZ shows up? The Hollywood A-Lister teased he might show up here, and so he has! The Miz has beef with Knight after the SummerSlam Battle Royal, is he looking to settle things tonight?
The bell rings and Theory goes right after a distracted Knight! Fans boo but Theory RAMS into Knight, then throws elbows and stomps! Theory lets off, but he ROCKS Knight and throws point blank lariats! Miz joins commentary as Theory hits a FALL AWAY SLAM! Theory storms up on Knight and Miz denies he is jealous of Knight, because Knight has not had all the titles in WWE like Miz has. Theory stomps and whips corner to corner, but Knight comes back to LARIAT! Fans fire up, Knight suplexes high and hard, then he goes up a corner. Fans spell it out, “YEAH!” and Knight elbow drops! Cover, TWO!
Knight drags Theory up, whips him to ropes, but Theory kicks him away! But Knight still gets Theory for a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Knight stalks Theory to a corner as fans fire up even more. But then Theory YANKS Knight out of the ring! Theory goes out but Knight kicks him low! Theory hits back, SMACKS Knight off the apron, and Miz cheers as Theory throws hands. Theory smacks Knight off the barriers, mocks LA Knight’s mannerisms, then CLUBS him. Theory puts Knight in the ring then kicks him back out. Fans fire up as Knight hits Theory and SMACKS him off the desk! And he does it again and again and again!
Miz talks trash on Knight but the fans “YEAH!” every time! Miz says Knight is just a catchphrase but Knight says Miz better watch himself. But then theory dropkicks Knight! Knight blocks the bump to SMACK Theory off the desk again! Knight glares at Miz, brings theory around, and THROWS him into Miz!! Fans fire up as The Now and the A-Lister both fall over! Knight has control as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Theory has a chinlock, but Knight fights up. Knight throws hands, runs, then runs Theory over! Things keep moving, Knight sunset flips, TWO! Theory staggers to the corner, Knight runs in but Theory drop toeholds him into buckles! Theory then somersault SHOTGUNS Knight down! Cover, TWO! Miz says he’s still here, despite what happened. Theory stalks Knight, has a wristlock then stomps him. Theory drags Knight up to short arm LARIAT! Miz says he’s gonna be the reason SmackDown gets big ratings but Michael Cole says those will be about Edge.
Theory aims, slingshots in, but Knight catches him for a BIG back suplex! Fans fire up as both men are down! Knight and Theory go to corners, stand up, and Theory run sin, Knight throws counter punches! Knight whips corner to corner, Theory bounces off buckles, so Knight whips him into more buckles! And more buckles! And hits a JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up and Knight stands Theory up again. Theory swings, but into a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Knight runs to BASEMENT BOOT! Cover, TWO! Knight stalks Theory to a corner, and starts stomping a mudhole in! Fans chant “YEAH!” with each one!
The ref reprimands and counts, Knight lets off and then runs corner to corner, to KNEE Theory down! Fans fire up as Theory sputters up. Knight waits, reels him in, but Theory slips out of the back suplex! Theory CHOP BLOCKS, then ROCKS Knight with a left! Theory calls his shot, fireman’s carries, but Knight slips free! Knight shoves, scoops, and SLAMS! Fans fire up with Knight but Miz gets on the apron! Knight runs him off and fans boo. Theory runs up, but Knight kicks him for a BIG DDT!! Knights then chases after Miz! Miz slides into the ring. swings but misses, and Knight clotheslines Miz up and out!
Fans fire up but Theory rolls Knight up! With tights! Theory wins!!
Winner: Austin Theory, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE United States Championship)
Knight is upset because he knows he should’ve known better. Will Knight make sure Miz gets all the spotlight he wants when he comes for revenge?
Superstars speak on Edge’s anniversary.
“Edge! This is your archnemesis, John Cena, saying congratulations on 25 years in the WWE. We are amazed by your professional dedication and passion.” Sheamus says that from the day he walked in the WWE, Edge has been nothing but a mentor and someone he’s looked up to. Edge is a legend, and a friend. Natalya says Edge is one of the best to ever do it, and is only getting better. She thanks him for being such a dear friend to her. The Miz says that before he was awesome, Edge reeked of awesomeness. Congratulations!
Charlotte Flair was 21 when she was in the front row to see Edge VS Ric Flair in a ladder match. That was one of her most memorable experiences, and now she’s here in her own wrestling gear, wishing him a happy 25th. Sami Zayn says it is a true testament to the kind of person Adam Copeland is when people speak more about who he is as a person rather than how he’s done it all in the WWE. So Edge, Adam, thank you for being you. Thank you for inspiring us all.
WWE looks back at 25 years of Edge.
They have footage from a Canadian talk show where a young, mullet-sporting Adam Copeland asked Bret Hart how to crack into the business. Bret told him to get experience, and just never say never. “Embrace the Edge.” Booker T says that from the beginning, it was clear Edge was a major star. Paul Heyman says even Edge will tell you, that he lives to perform. The Brood, the E & C Connection, the first ever TLC match, the five second poses, winning tag titles, playing on kazoos. Mick Foley says Edge was the perfect mix of athlete and showman. Edge mocking Flair, The Rock, Kurt Angle, and taking the fight to them, too.
Stone Cold says Edge has always tried to give fans more. Cena admits to being in awe watching Edge. The Undertaker knew Edge was someone willing to risk it all to entertain the fans. Becoming the first Mr. Money in the Bank, the first ever cash-in, becoming “The Rated R Superstar,” the Hardcore match with Mick Foley and that burning table! Creating Rated RKO with Randy Orton, winning the Royal Rumble, facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania, and then… His forced retirement 11 years ago.
Edge himself says, “If someone took away the thing that you loved the most, and after that, you started a beautiful family, you did all of these things, but someone dangles that carrot of ending it the way you want to, how many people are gonna say no?” His return at Royal Rumble 2020, creating The Judgment Day and everything that came with that. Batista says Edge is the rockstar of WWE. Everyone loves doing the Edge entrance with the rock ‘n’ roll fingers. Hulk Hogan says Edge has left a mark on this business. He created a masterpiece fans will look back on forever. #ThankYouEdge.
Damage CTRL w/ Dakota Kai VS Charlotte Flair & Bianca Belair!
Just last week, The Role Model and the NEW WWE Women’s Champion took the fight to former champion, Asuka, and The Queen, Charlotte Flair. The EST returns to get back in the ring and to get back at DMG CTRL, will Belair & Flair be able to take them down? Or will DMG CTRL still be in control?
As DMG CTRL makes their entrance, Bayley has a mic to say now now, turn the music down because they have something beautiful for you! Even though the Toronto “dum-dums “aren’t worthy, they will be graced with a champion! She knows they aren’t used to seeing those, either! Bayley introduces the Evil Genius of the Sky, the one and only IYO SKY! Iyo makes her entrance now, and the trio continues down to the ring. Will Iyo & Bayley continue the momentum from the SummerSlam cash-in? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Bianca makes her entrance first, followed by Charlotte. The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Bianca. Fans rally up, the two circle, and Bayley wants that bad leg. Bianca stays back but Bayley still shoots in. Bianca waistlocks but Bayley stomps the bad foot! Takedown and cover, ONE! Bianca kips up, that leg is fine now. Fans rally and the two go again. Bianca waistlocks, SLAMS, and keeps on Bayley. Bianca headlocks, Bayley fights up, and fans sing. Bayley powers out, Bianca goes up and over then RAMS into Bayley! Bianca reels Bayley in to snap suplex! Bianca kips up again and fans cheer.
Bianca stalks Bayley to the corner, tags in Charlotte, and the two mug Bayley as fans “WOO~!” The ref counts as Charlotte stomps a mudhole. Charlotte bumps Bayley off buckles, then CHOPS her off her feet! Fans “WOO~!” again and Charlotte tells Iyo that she sees her. Charlotte whips but Bayley sunset flips! Charlotte rolls through to BASEMENT BOOT! Charlotte drags Bayley up, scoops her, but Bayley slips off to throw Charlotte by her hair! Bayley tells fans to shut up about Charlotte, and then tags in Iyo. DMG CTRL mugs Charlotte, Iyo CHOPS like a Flair! But then Charlotte BOOTS Iyo, ELBOWS Bayley and CHOPS Iyo!
Fans fire up, Charlotte SPLASHES Iyo in the corner! Then throws her to the apron! Charlotte runs up to BOOT Iyo down! Fans fire up as Charlotte goes to the apron, and she CANNONBALLS Bayley & Iyo down! Toronto fires up for The Queen while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Bayley has Charlotte in a chinlock. Fans rally and “WOO~” and Charlotte fights up. Charlotte throws body shots but Bayley knees low. Bayley whips Charlotte to a corner, runs in, but into a BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Fans fire up as Charlotte goes up! But Bayley ROCKS Charlotte first! Bayley TOSSES Charlotte down, then covers, TWO! Bayley points to Iyo then tags her in. DMG CTRL mugs Charlotte, Dakota says that was chef’s kiss quality. Iyo clamps on a headlock and she grinds Charlotte, but Charlotte fights up. Fans rally, Charlotte back suplexes, but Iyo slips free!
Iyo shoves, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then tilt-o-whirls to LA MYSTICA! CROSSFACE!! Charlotte flails, reaches out, powers up and arm-drags free! Iyo stays between her and Bianca, then sunset flips! But Charlotte rolls through! Iyo kicks low, reels Charlotte in and underhooks, but Charlotte fights the lift! Charlotte back drops Iyo away! Fans fire up as both women crawl! Bayley says don’t tag, attack! Iyo changes course and she BLASTS Bianca! Iyo drags Charlotte up, and CHOPS her! Charlotte crawls, Bayley directs traffic and Iyo stands Charlotte up. Iyo whips, Charlotte holds ropes but Iyo DROPKICKS her down! Cover, TWO!
Iyo keeps on Charlotte but Charlotte FLAPJACK HOTSHOTS her down! Charlotte and Iyo crawl, now Bayley wants the tag! But Bianca tags in first! The EST rallies on Iyo with big shoulders and a DROPKICK! Then a spin and facelock, for a stalling suplex, before the SLAM! Bianca kips up and fans fire up! Bianca runs in and RAMS Iyo, then goes up to rain down fists! Fans count along and Bianca goes to TEN! Bayley runs in, Bianca flips up and over! Then scoop and BACKBREAKER! Iyo runs in, into a SPINEBUSTER! Then Bianca HANDSPRING MOONSAULTS but only gets Bayley! Iyo dropkicks the bad leg!
Fans rally, Bayley calls to Iyo now, and Iyo drags Bianca all the way over. Tag to Bayley and she takes that bad leg, to DDT the foot! Cover, ONE!! Bianca is hanging tough but Bayley drags Bianca up by her ponytail! Th ref reprimands, Bianca fights, kicks free, and then turns Bayley, but Sky runs in! Bianca kicks her, NECKBREAKER DDT COMBO! Fans are thunderous as Bianca crawls past Bayley & Iyo, hot tag to Charlotte! Charlotte goes up to DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Fans fire up and Charlotte CHOPS Iyo! And CHOPS Bayley! CHOPS back and forth! Then an EXPLODER on Iyo! Bayley runs in, Charlotte dodges and scoops, FALL AWAY SLAM!
Fans are thunderous again as Charlotte handsprings corner to corner to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Bayley survives but fans rally as Charlotte goes up again. But Bayley SHOVES Charlotte down! Bad landing against barriers and Charlotte clutches her foot! Bayley WRECKS Bianca with a dropkick, then distracts the ref so Iyo can stomp away on Charlotte! Bayley goes out after Charlotte, puts her in, then covers, TWO! Charlotte is still in this but Bayley drags her to a drop zone! Tag to Iyo and she goes up top! OVER THE MOON- NO, Charlotte manages to move! But a SHOTEI rocks Charlotte!
Fans fire up as Iyo runs in, but Charlotte moves and Iyo POSTS herself! Bayley tags in, has the bad leg, lets out a “WOO~!” but Charlotte DECKS her for it! Tag to Bianca! Bayley dodges Bianca but Charlotte BOOTS her! Bayley staggers back into a torture rack! KISS OF DEATH!! Cover, Belair & Flair win!
Winners: Charlotte Flair & Bianca Belair, by pinfall
Charlotte has a bit of a bloody nose, but she smiles through it as she and The EST just took down DMG CTRL! Will one or both of them be heading towards a title opportunity in the near future?
More superstars send messages to Edge.
Cody Rhodes says that Edge has had an incredible run. AJ Styles says Edge is an inspiration. Dolph Ziggler says thank you, and Bobby Lashley thanks Edge for all the memories. Bayley congratulates Edge, as does Ricochet. Cody recalls when Edge learned about the condition of his neck, and that Edge still went overseas with the others, Cody being among them. Edge still made sure that all those fans got to see him, even though he couldn’t compete. You can count on only so many hands how many people are special like Edge.
Kevin Owens says that he had a list of people, if he ever got to WWE, he would want to wrestle. Edge was one of them, and he can’t put into words how much it meant to him to have Edge back. Becky Lynch thanks Edge for looking out for her and the whole roster. He is a hell of a leader and a hell of a man. Rey Mysterio says Edge knows how much he loves him. Happy 25th Anniversary! Kurt Angle congratulates Edge on making it to 25 years. He is definitely one of the greatest of all time. Oh it’s true, it’s damn true.
Backstage interview with Bianca Belair.
Cathy Kelley is with the EST to talk about how DMG CTRL has been a thorn in her side again. But was tonight any sense of payback- OH NO! Bayley SMACKS Bianca in the back with a chair!! And then Iyo RAMS her into road cases! The braid gets trapped by the lid! Bayley CLUBS away on Bianca, gets her braid free, and says that’s what she gets! Iyo CHOKES Bianca with the chair, and Bayley puts another around Bianca’s leg! Bayley holds Bianca down so Iyo can CON-CHAIR-TO the leg!!! A very Edge-esque move tonight, is Bianca going to be out of action because of this?
The Street Profits VS The Good Brothers w/ Mia Yim!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins not only have a new wardrobe of suits and slacks, they have new ring gear! Will they make Bobby Lashley proud with a win here tonight? Or will Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows make Toronto just too sweet?
SmackDown returns as The OC make their entrance. The teams sort out, Ford starts against Big LG, and he fires off fast hands! But Gallows YAKUZA KICKS! Gallows HAMMERS away on Ford, puts him in a corner, and he throws heavy body shots! Then an UPPERCUT! Tag to Anderson and the Good Brothers double whip Ford, for a SPLASH in the corner, and a JUMP KICK! Cover, TWO! Anderson keeps on Ford as he UPPERCUTS and CHOPS! Anderson runs, but Ford follows then LARIATS! Fans fire up as Ford tags in Dawkins and they get Anderson up to mug him! They hammer away, stomp away, and the ref counts!
Ford lets off, Dawkins drags Anderson up and whips him to a corner. Dawkins runs in but Anderson BOOTS him away! Anderson CHOPS, ROCKS and then runs up, but Dawkins catches him for a half nelson FALLA WAY SLAM! Dawkins DECKS Gallows for good measure! Tag to Anderson, SILENCER on the Machine Gun! Ford goes up, FROM THE HEAVENS!! Cover, Gallows breaks it! Dawkins runs in, Gallows UPPERCUTS, but Dawkins TOSSES Gallows! Ford tags Dawkins back in, then Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Anderson. Anderson slips free, Ford leaps over as Anderson POSTS Dawkins! SPIENBUTSESR for Ford!
Tag to Gallows and the Good Brothers get Dawkins up. BACK SUPLEX NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Tag back to Anderson, they drag Dawkins up to MAGIC- NO, Dawkins BOOTS free! And dodges Gallows! ENZIGJURI is enough to rock Gallows, and Ford clotheslines Gallows up and out! Anderson whips, Ford doges and FLIES to take Gallows out! Dawkins whips Anderson but Anderson SHOTGUN BOOTS! Ford sneaks a tag, Anderson whips Dawkins. Dawkins reverses, SKY HIGH NECKBREAKER!! Cover, The Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall
New look, new attitude, and a new finisher even! And then Bobby Lashley makes his way out on stage to celebrate with them! Will this new chapter for the Profits be the mightiest one yet?
Backstage interview with Paul Heyman.
Kayla Braxton hopes for an update on the current state of The Bloodline. Heyman says no. Well, alright. What about the headspace of Roman Reigns? Kayla has been hearing rumors- Oh, rumors? Rumors? Kayla is coming at Heyman, about rumors? What rumors does she have? Something about Roman Reigns’ cousin, Jey Uso? The Jey Uso that abandoned the WWE Universe? That quit? The Jey Uso that quit the Bloodline, quit SmackDown and quit the WWE? Or maybe passing rumors about Roman’s family? What about Kayla’s family, huh? Let’s talk about those rumors. How’s her mom? Is she good? Heard from her lately? Heyman’s heard rUmOrS~!
Heyman’s heard stuff about her dad, too! Been on a daddy-daughter date lately? Have a nice time? Or maybe her cousins? But no, she doesn’t wanna talk about those. She wants to talk about the Tribal Chief. She’s not even coming to him to ask about Edge! The celebration of 25 years! How about Austin Theory and his victory over this “wannabe flash int he pan,” L A KNIGHT. No no no. She can’t ask about that. She wants to ask about… Heyman says “As they say in Quebec, which is a real province.” Actually, what do they say? A call comes in on Heyman’s phone and he says oh no, nothing’s going on, just an interview on live television.
Heyman’s snark stops as whoever it is tells him something. Really? Well, thank- Hello? They hung up. Well, bye to you, too. Kayla asks if he cares to share this with us. Why yes he does. And it’s not a rumor, it’s a fact that this is a spoiler: Jimmy Uso will be live here on SmackDown next week! Care to share the source? Oh, he’d “love” to share that. But even Heyman wouldn’t dare. The Special Counsel heads out, what happens when the Last Uso Standing returns to SmackDown?
Edge VS Sheamus!
The Rated R Superstar owes much of his 25 years to SmackDown, and he owes the Celtic Warrior for inspiring his return! But in their very first 1v1 showdown, will Edge “thank” Sheamus by defeating him on FIGHT NIGHT?
SmackDown returns and Toronto goes wild as Edge makes his entrance! He hugs wife, Beth Phoenix, and his daughters in the front row, then high-fives the rest of the front row before getting in the ring. The fans are already thunderous as he stands there across from Sheamus. The bell rings, the two shake hands, and they circle. Fans fire up, the two tie up, move around, but are rather even. Edge headlocks, Sheamus powers out, but Edge runs Sheamus over! Fans fire up again while Sheamus stands up. They circle again, tie up, and Sheamus wrenches to a headlock. Edge powers out, but Sheamus runs him over now!
Edge shakes that off, fans chant “This is Awesome!” already as the two tie up again. Edge whips and KNEES Sheamus against ropes, then whips again. Sheamus wrenches, clinches, and hits an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Fans boo The Fella as he stands over The Rated R Superstar, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Edge throws body shots on Sheamus! Then he throws a forearm! Edge runs, ducks ‘n dodges, and manages to springboard for a back elbow! Both men are down, fans rally and Edge goes to ropes. Edge rallies with big clotheslines, then an EDGE-O-MATIC! Cover, TWO! Edge stands and snarls as he brings Sheamus in. Sheamus shoves Edge away, runs in, but Edge dumps him to the apron! Edge then slides under, to POWERBOMB Sheamus to the floor! Fans lose their minds, the ring count starts, and Edge brings Sheamus back up. Edge puts Sheamus in, then climbs a corner.
Fans rally for Edge as he aims at Sheamus, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Sheamus is still in this but Edge crawls over to keep on him. Fans rally, Edge steps through the legs, but Sheamus kicks Edge away hard! Fans boo, both men stand, and Sheamus scoops to POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Edge is hanging tough now and he rolls to the ropes. Sheamus storms over that way as Edge crawls to the apron. Fans rally, Sheamus drags Edge up, and Sheamus has Edge against the ropes! Fans boo but here come the BEATS OF THE- NO, Edge blocks the first one! Edge fires haymakers and fans count along with that! Edge gets TEN!
Edge steps in, has the arms wrapped around the ropes, and he throws knees! The ref counts but fans count along, too! Edge stops at five knees and Sheamus flops down. Edge runs to then SPEAR Sheamus off the apron! Fans fire up and even The Glamazon is loving this as SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns once again and Sheamus has Edge in the CLOVERLEAF! Edge reaches out and fans fire up, but Sheamus drags him away from the ropes! Sheamus sits deep on the hold but Edge still endures. Fans rally even harder, and Edge fights his way onto his side, so he can CLUB away on Sheamus’ legs! Sheamus lets go of the hold, and then Edge CLUBS Sheamus down into a facelock! Sheamus fights but Edge powers him down for the CROSSFACE! Sheamus endures now, reaches out, powers his way over, and has the ROPEBREAK! Fans boo and Edge lets go more out of exhaustion than anything.
Fans rally up as Edge and Sheamus crawl. Sheamus goes to a corner, Edge stands, and Edge runs in, but into BOOTS! Edge is down, and Sheamus skins the cat to the top rope! Sheamus steadies himself, but Edge hurries to BOOT him! Edge then hurries up after Sheamus, brings him to the very top, SUPER DUPER PLEX!! And then a roll through?! To an IMPALER!! Cover, TWO!!! Sheamus survives the Edge-o-cution and fans are thunderous! They tell Edge, “You Still Got It!” and Edge goes up the corner! But Sheamus BOOTS Edge in return! Edge is stuck up top, Sheamus goes up after him, but Edge throws hands!
Sheamus ROCKS Edge and throws body shots! Sheamus goes up, fireman’s carries, and hits a SUPER WHITE NOISE!! But Sheamus isn’t done there, he hauls Edge up to a crucifix! CELTIC CROSS!! Cover, TWO!!! Edge survives and the fans are electric! Sheamus is shocked, and he watches Edge flounder his way to the apron. Sheamus drags Edge up, has him against ropes, and fans boo as the BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN start! Sheamus goes all the way to TEN! Edge wobbles. Beth and the girls look worried, but Edge flips Sheamus off! So Sheamus ROCKS Edge, for MORE BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN!
Sheamus goes past ten, all the way to TWENTY! Edge flops back down and fans boo but Sheamus soaks it all up. Sheamus says Edge asked for this and he warned him about it. But then Edge SLAPS Sheamus! Sheamus staggers, snarls, but then Edge LARIATS him down! Fans fire up again and Edge has a wild look in his eyes! Fans are electric again as Edge goes to the corner! Edge takes aim as he has so many times before! But Sheamus KNEES Edge first! Then BROGUES!!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Edge survives and Beth is almost in tears from shock! Fans boo as Sheamus says thumbs down, and he aims from the corner now.
Sheamus runs in, but Edge avoid the Brogue to roll Sheamus up! TWO, and SPEAR!!! Cover, TWO!?!?! No one can believe it, but both men have survived the other’s best shot! Edge crawls his way back to a corner, as does Sheamus. Fans chant “This is Awesome!” as both men stand. Edge runs in again, to SPEAR!!!! Cover, EDGE WINS!!
Winner: Edge, by pinfall
Toronto erupts as their hometown hero finds a way to win! And of course, Edge gets his pyro! It’s a standing ovation for The Rated R Superstar, and he even hugs it out with Sheamus! Edge has made it 25 years in the WWE, but is it 25 years and counting?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown, especially with all the love shown to Edge. Great bits and pieces of messages to Edge put together, and just a great career retrospective on his 25 years. Edge VS Sheamus was an awesome main event, and they were busting out stuff I didn’t think they would. Of course Edge wins, and of course Toronto loved it. It sounds like tonight was Edge’s last match under contract, so it is totally up to him if he renews the contract or at least makes a deal to do something at WrestleMania 40. He checked off an opponent he hadn’t faced yet in Sheamus, not sure what Edge would do for a retirement match now.
This was one of the first SmackDown in years where there was little done with The Bloodline. However, Heyman still gives us a great promo, and he teases Jimmy returning, so we’ll be getting another big step in the story next week. And of course, something has to lead to Jey coming back, even though he kayfabe quit. Great tag match from Profits VS Good Brothers, pretty good new gear for the Profits though teal/aqua isn’t really the best color to me. That Sky High Neckbreaker combo is a great finisher, too. Lashley, Ford & Dawkins need to officially come up with a name for the trio so we can start saying “[that trio] is gonna take over SmackDown,” because they should.
Really good tag match from Flair & Belair getting one over on DMG CTRL, and pretty wild backstage ambush from DMG CTRL on Bianca. I would think this leads to a match at Payback since Cathy said the word “payback.” But at the same time, that con-chair-to to the knee could be used to keep Bianca away, she returns closer to Fastlane in October, maybe even joins Lashley & Profits cuz she and Ford are married. Plus, Asuka can step back into this story, Shotzi still needs her blowoff with Bayley, and it’ll come down to either Charlotte, Asuka or both going after Iyo Sky for the title.
Pretty good Grayson Waller Effect, and of course Santos picks up on Waller trying to drive a wedge between him and Rey over how the US Championship situation went. Theory and Knight getting in on the segment was also good, and it turning into a #1 contender’s match was a good move. Miz showing up to be why Theory wins was fine, too, as Knight VS Miz is the clear path for this next part. Plus, there’s a chance that during Rey VS Theory, Escobar gets involved. And then, whether Escobar costs Rey or actually helps him win, maybe there really can be tension between them. The former is obvious, Escobar apologizes but he really is glad Rey lost since Escobar wants to be champion.
In the latter, Rey can get upset that he didn’t wanna win by bending the rules and Escobar doesn’t understand why. Sure, that comes off a little like a rehash of the Judgment Day dysfunction between Finn and Priest, but it can still work since they’d actually be winning.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Can the Pride of Inglewood put her pride aside?
WWE Evolve Women’s Champion, Kali Armstrong, claims she doesn’t need help. But in a tag match against Nikkita Lyons & Zayda Steel, will she be able to accept help from The Queen of Harts, Natalya?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Marcus Mathers VS ???
- Kali Armstrong & Natalya VS Nikkita Lyons & Zayda Steel; win.
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AEW hits a Grand Slam in Mexico!
AEW visits CMLL in their home of Arena Mexico for an incredible crossover event! 10 Man Tag, 12 Man Tag, and a title match!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 14 Man Tag: Hechicero, Volador Jr, FTR & The Don Callis Family VS Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr; Cole, Brody, Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Senior & Junior win.
- Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe; Okada wins.
- MJF w/ The Hurt Syndicate VS Mistico; Mistico wins, by disqualification.
- 4 Million Pesos Fatal 4 Way: Ricochet VS Mascara Dorada VS Holo.grm VS Lio Rush; Hologram wins $210,240 USD.
- CMLL Women’s World Championship: Zeuxis VS Mercedes Mone; Mone wins and becomes the new CMLL Women’s World Champion.
- 10 Man Tag: The Death Riders, The Young Bucks & The Beast Mortos VS Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay & The Opps; Death Riders, Young Bucks & Mortos win.
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Hangman Page is here!
Mexico City fires up for the Blackhat Cowboy as he makes his way into Arena Mexico for the first time! Hangman has a mic to say, “Hola! Mi nombre es Hangman.” And he asks they excuse his Espanol, it isn’t the best. But Hangman knows that like most White people, he’ll do his best. His familia used to grow tobacco, and they were hard workers. And they had employees who were hard workers, from right here in Mexico City. Those men were also like family! He is thankful that the people of Mexico have invited AEW into their home tonight! The fans cheer, and Hangman thanks them for the collaboration of AEW & CMLL. This is the best pro-wrestling in the world!
Hangman continues by saying that he also wants to make it known about AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley, that while Hangman is not wrestling tonight, and that he is not allowed ringside later tonight for the main event… He will find Moxley after! And Excalibur apologizes, the last part definitely can’t be translated for the sake of the broadcast. The fans still cheer Hangman on, they wanna see that #CowboyS*it. Hangman adds that once again, he is thankful for letting them be here in Arena Mexico. Now, let the action begin! The fans cheer as Hangman heads out, will The Cowboy get his hands on The Maniac before the night is over?
14 Man Tag: Hechicero, Volador Jr, Dax Harwood & The Don Callis Family VS Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr!
Well, they always say, “Card subject to change.” Cash Wheeler is not able to make it, but Lance Archer and “The Predator,” Volador Jr, take his place! Then on the other side, the OG Atlantis jumps in! Will things only end up crazier to start off Grand Slam?
As Dax Harwood & Stokely Hathaway make their way out, #BigStoke has a mic and he has them cut the music. Stokely has some good news and some bad news. Bad news: Due to circumstances beyond his control, Cash Wheeler cannot be here tonight. That’s the bad news. The good news is, one half of FTR is here tonight in the great Dax the Ax! And hey, Stokely has been working on his Espanol all day. “Grassy ass, thank you!” Still messed it up… But with that, the rest of Team Rudo make their way out, starting with Volador, followed by the Don Callis y Hechicero.
On the other side, ROH World Champion Bandido leads the way for his team, followed by Templario and the Atlantis father and son. Then Brody King and Daniel Garcia follow, saving TNT Champion, Adam Cole, for last! The fans join in for the “BOOM!” and “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” These massive teams sort out, and Bandido steps up against the Alpha, Konosuke Takeshita. The fans fire up behind the Most Wanted while he and Konosuke circle. They approach, Konosuke trips Bandido and things speed up. Bandido stays low, then hurdles, but Konosuke leaps over. Bandido dodges Konosuke, then he aims his finger gun!
The fans cheer as Konosuke says he has his eyes on Bandido, too. Konosuke kicks low, whips, but Bandido reverses. Bandido scoops right to a torture rack! X KNEE blocked, and Konosuke spins Bandido to back suplex. Bandido lands out, Konosuke mule kicks. Konosuke runs, but into a RANA! The fans fire up while Konosuke bails out. Bandido builds speed, but Hechicero steps in per lucha rules! The fans cheer these two, even duel, and then Hechi takes a swing. Bandido dodges, fires hands, but Hechi dodges and even goes Matrix! The fans fire up, Hechi scoops, Bandido slips free, but Hechi victory rolls to then INVERTED MONKEY FLIP!
Hechi catches Bandido into the REAR NAKED CHOKE, but Bandido rolls back! They both stand, Hechi wrenches Bandido and whips. Hechi runs up to STEP-UP KNEE! Bandido flops down and Hechi shows off the drop steps. Bandido bails out so Garcia runs in! Garcia whips, Hechi sunset flips, but Garcia rolls through, and does his dance! The fans are torn, but Hechi trips Garcia to have the legs! Hechi rolls and stacks Garcia, only for Garcia to activate the core! Garcia sits up, sunset flips, but Hechi blocks to spin Garcia! Garcia RANAS through! Hechi bails out, Dax storms in, and the fans boo.
Garcia fires forearms on Dax first, then backs him to a corner. The fans cheer as Garcia goes up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but Dax stops Garcia at cinco! Dax carries Garcia off the corner but Garcia fights free to DECK Dax! Garcia whips but Dax reverses and wrenches to short arm LARIAT! Garcia bails out so Atlantis Junior jumps in. Arena Mexico actually boos Junior, he’s apparently not as cool as Senior. Junior shrugs that off to run up on Dax. Dax puts Junior on the apron and Junior GAMANGIRIS! Junior slingshots, runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SLINGBLADES! Cover, TWO!
Atlantis Junior tags Templario and the fans cheer again. Junior & Temp roll Dax into a wheelbarrow and Temp goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK Dax into the WHEELBARROW GERMAN! Temp covers, TWO! Templario hears the fans cheer him on, but Volador climbs up and CROSSBODIES! He takes down Temp & Junior, then ducks ‘n ‘dodges. Dax gives him a boost to DOUBLE DROPKICK! Dax whips Junior, Volador whips Templario, but they both duck to come back and DOUBLE RANA! Junior SUPERKICKS Dax, and fans boo! Volador SUPERKICKS Junior and fans cheer! Templario rises, and he circles with Volador.
Templario RIPS Volador’s Depredadores shirt and stomps on it! Then things speed up. Volador hurdles, Temp ducks then rolls off Voaldor’s back! Temp goes up, up, and RANAS! Volador bails out, and we get a TEMPLAROONI! Templario then handsprings to SASUKE SPECIAL! Direct hit on Volador, and now that lets Brody King step in. The fans bark and Dax realizes he’s alone with this Hound of Hell. Dax offers a handshake, but Brody CHOPS him down! Archer storms in as Dax scrambles out, and the Murderhawk Monster CLUBS Brody! The fans boo as Archer CLUBS away on Brody, then he soaks up the heat.
Archer whips, Josh Alexander gets a cheap shot in, but Brody swings on him for it! Alexander HOTSHOTS him in return! Archer choke grips, but Cole CHOPE BLOCKS! Cole & Brody RAM Archer into the Walking Weapon! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! Brody goes out to get Alexander while Cole SHINING WIZARDS Archer down! Brody fireman’s carries Alexander, APRON DEATH VALLEY!! The fans are thunderous as now Kyle Fletcher steps in. Protostar and Panama City Playboy fire hands! Kyle knees low and fires off more knees! Kyle whips, Cole ducks ‘n’ dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide!
Cole keeps going, he LARIATS again! Kyle wobbles, Cole tries a third time, but he runs into a SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Kyle grins and soaks up heat, but here comes Atlantis Senior! The fans fire up as Senior ducks ‘n’ dodges and TACKLES Kyle! The fans fire up as Atlantis rains down fists! Kyle goes to a corner, Atlantis fires off more shots, then puts him in the other corner. Kyle turns things around, and are more fans cheering Kyle than Senior? Kyle runs up, Senior dodges and Junior GAMANGIRIS! Bandido SUPERKICKS Kyle! Templario JUMP KNEES Kyle! Brody CHOPS Kyle! Garcia BOOTS Kyle up and out!
The fans fire up as now Cole and the team gather together, and the fans cheer as all seven raise their hands! Bandido’s team is in control while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
The ref has the team sort out and Bandido stays in. He goes out to fetch Dax, but Dax and Volador mug him! The rest of Bandido’s team goes to help him and it is a huge brawl! All 14 men are throwing hands, and Brody even DUMPS Kyle into the crowd! Archer puts Garcia in the ring so they’re legal now. Archer climbs up a corner to rain down fists! Garcia slips out before tres, trips Archer up, and he climbs up! Garcia rains down fists, and this time, Garcia makes it to siete before Archer picks him up and DROPS him on the top buckle! Archer mocks Garcia’s dance, then he drags Garcia up to whip him hard into the Rudo corner.
Archer taunts Bandido, goes back to Garcia, and stands on him at the ropes! The ref reprimands, Archer steps off, and Garcia gets up to fire forearms! Archer ROCKS him in return! Hechicero tags in and he fires hands on Garcia! The ref counts, Hechi stops at quatro and powers up his alchemy. Then he drags Garcia up, only for Garcia to fire hands! Garcia runs, but Hechi scoops him for a BEARHUG! And a SPINNING BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Hechi is upset but dos es dos. Hechi drags Garcia up, wrenches his arm, and tags in Alexander. They mug Garcia and Grand Slam returns to single picture.
Mexico cheers on Hechicero, but alexander RAMS Garcia and lifts, only for Garcia to fight it! TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Garcia crawls, reaches out, but Alexander grabs at his foot! Garcia still fights to hot tag Bandido! The fans fire up as Bandido fires forearms with Alexander back and forth! Bandido gets the edge and the fans cheer, only for Alexander to knee low! Alexander runs, but Bandido gorilla presses him! And then SLAMS him down! The fans fire up more, and Bandido goes up, up, and Latino Heat, but Alexander is right up after him! SUPER BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up but Alexander hurries to get Bandido up. Konosuke climbs and Alexander Electric Chair Lifts Bandido! But Bandido slips down, shoves Alexander into Konosuke, and then he sends Alexander to Templario for a SUPERKICK! Templario puts Alexander up top, then he and Bandido climb! They have Konosuke and Alexander on the very top, for STEREO MOONSAULT POWERSLAMS!! Stereo covers, TWO!! Both Alexander and Konosuke survive but Temp & Bandido high-five. But then Kyle SUPERKICKS Templario! Bandido fires hands, runs, but Kyle LARIATS Bandido! Atlantis Junior SUPERKICKS Kyle!
Junior goes up, up, but Alexander SHOVES him down! Alexander then goes out after Junior while Kyle rises. Atlantis Junior fights to BACKDROP Alexander into the ring! Junior goes up the ramp, runs back down, and he CROSSBODIES Kyle & Alexander! The teams rush in, it is a brawl, but then Bandido’s team puts Kyle, Alexander, Konosuke and Volador in corners! The fans cheer as Bandido, Junior, Garcia and Cole rain down fists! The fans count along, and finally, we get all the way to DIEZ! En total, cuarenta! The fans cheer as Bandido’s team tosses the rudos out, and then Junior DIVES to take out Konosuke! Konosuke stays up, so Templario DIVES onto him, too!
Garcia and Alexander brawl their way up the ramp and to the back, and the same for Cole with Kyle! Bandido ASAI MOONSAULTS Volador! Archer storms into the ring to meet Brody! The fans bark for these behemoths and the forearms fly! Archer throat chops, runs, but into a forearm! Brody roars and runs, but into a forearm! Archer roars and runs, but then fakes Brody out! But Brody deflects the boot to run and CLOBBER Archer! Archer tumbles out, but here comes Hechi! FLYING ELBOW! Hechi stomps away on Brody and the fans fire up! The Alchemist whips, Brody blows through the lariat to RANA?!?
Hechi tumbles out while fans bark, and Brody builds speed to DIVE!! The supersized tope takes out Hechi AND Konosuke! But that leaves Dax with Atlantis Senior. And Senior has been owing Dax a beating since last week! The hands fly, the fans fire up, and Senior gets the edge! But Dax kicks low! Dax CLUBS Senior, kicks away, and the fans are cheering!? Dax is all fired up, and he drags Senior up to bring him around. But Senior drags him into a cradle! Team Bandido wins!!
Winners: Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr, by pinfall
But Dax attacks anyway! What a sore loser! But Arena Mexico doesn’t seem to care?! Junior and the other luchadores run Dax off, and Stokely says keep them back! Will things just have to end here? Or will both father and son get payback on FTR soon enough?
Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe!
The Rainmaker has a Winner Takes All match with long-time rival, Kenny Omega, but he crossed a line! Not only has Okada joined Don Callis just to stick it to The Cleaner, but Okada hospitalized Omega with a brutal attack to the stomach! Will the Sussex County Chicken get a semblance of revenge on Omega’s behalf? Or will Okada make it rain in Arena Mexico?
The fans are fired up for Okada while he and Briscoe get face to face. The ref has them back away to their corners, then the bell rings. Okada and Briscoe step up again, then Briscoe shoves Okada! Okada bails out and the fans boo. Briscoe waits on Okada while commentary tells Callis he and Okada committed the most despicable thing in all of wrestling. Callis of course says it was the most shrewd tactical move in the history of wrestling. Okada takes his time returning into the ring, and then he circles with Briscoe. They tie up and are in a deadlock. They go around, Okada puts Briscoe on the ropes, but he lets off slowly.
Okada fakes the chop, and pats Briscoe on the shoulders. The fans are torn, but Briscoe kicks Okada and TOSSES him! The fans cheer as Briscoe builds speed, but Okada steps aside so Briscoe can’t dive. Briscoe gives chase, though, and they go around the outside. They slide back in, and Okada CLOBBERS Briscoe! The fans are torn as Okada CLUBS away. Okada fires forearms, storms up to stomp Briscoe in the corner, and then ELBOWS him! The fans are torn but Okada brings Briscoe around for a BIG back suplex. But Briscoe lands out, and hits the Crane Stance! Okada takes a swing, Briscoe ducks, and Briscoe CHOPS!
Briscoe whips, Okada reverses, but Briscoe slides under the boot! Crane Stance! Crane feint, then the CRANE KICK! The fans fire up as Briscoe stands up in his Redneck Kung-Fu stance. Briscoe stands Okada up to ROCK with a haymaker, then ROCKS him again. Okada staggers, Briscoe is on him with a CHOP! The fans “WOO~” and Callis acknowledges those heavy hands of Briscoe’s. Briscoe bumps Okada off buckles, stomps a mudhole, then stops as the ref counts 4. Briscoe then grinds his forearm into Okada’s face! The ref counts again, Briscoe stops at 4, and he whips corner to corner. Okada reverses but Briscoe goes up and out.
Okada runs up but Briscoe blocks a shot to ROCK Okada! Briscoe then RAMS into Okada, throws him out of the ring, and then DIVES! Direct hit and the fans fire up! Briscoe high-fives the front row before he puts Okada in the ring. Okada goes to a corner, Briscoe runs up and LARIATS! Briscoe goes corner to corner again, but Okada BOOTS him! Briscoe just fires up! Okada dodges this time, and he hoists Briscoe up to DROPKICK him down to the floor! The fans fire up while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Okada waits while Briscoe is down and out. A ring count starts, Briscoe stirs, but then Okada goes out to fetch Briscoe. Briscoe fires body shots but Okada kicks low! DDT to the floor! Okada leaves Briscoe behind and the ring count starts again. Briscoe rises up, leans on commentary, and he tells Callis off before he goes to the ring at 6 of 10. Okada is on Briscoe with another DDT! Cover, TWO! Briscoe toughs it out and Okada is annoyed. Okada stalks Briscoe to a corner, but Briscoe kicks low! Okada ELBOWS Briscoe, whips corner to corner, then runs in and ELBOWS Briscoe down! Okada paces while soaking up cheers and jeers.
Okada goes back to Briscoe and drags him up. Okada reels Briscoe in, turns him, and hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Briscoe is still in this and he rises up. Okada is on him with a chinlock and bends him back! Briscoe endures as Okada leans on the hold, and Briscoe fights around to stand back up. But Okada drags Briscoe back down! Briscoe still fights, Grand Slam returns to single picture, and the fans rally up. Briscoe rises again, fires body shots, then runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Okada hits a FLAPJACK! Okada is ice cold while the fans fire up. Okada brings Briscoe up, gut wrenches, but Briscoe fights to a victory roll! TWO!
Okada runs up, Briscoe waistlocks, but Okada switches. Briscoe breaks free to PELE! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Briscoe pounds the mat and the fans rally. Briscoe rises, Okada stands, and they throw forearms back and forth! Briscoe ROCKS Okada, and Okada comes back to CLAW Briscoe’s eyes! Okada whips, but Briscoe reverses and CHOPS! Briscoe fires forearms, then whips. Okada reverses but Briscoe FLYING FOREARMS! The fans fire up again and both men rise up. Briscoe winds up to LARIAT in the corner! Briscoe brings Okada out to a FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up as Okada stays in this! Briscoe clutches his neck but he brings Okada back up. Okada fights the clinch, the fans duel, and Okada puts Briscoe on ropes. Okada whips, Briscoe FLIPS through the backdrop! The fans fire up and Okada thinks it is for him. But he turns around into a REDNECK UPPERCUT! Briscoe runs in at the corner, but Okada pops him up to the Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up again and Okada scoops to SLAM! Standard formula, Okada goes up the corner! MACHO ELBOW! Then Okada winds it up, and gives the Rainmaker MIDDLE FINGER~!
Okada grins, but Briscoe grabs that finger to BITE IT! The fans fire up and the ref reprimands, but Briscoe BITES more! Then EXPLODER! Briscoe drags Okada to a drop zone, climbs up top, and FROGGY-BOW! Cover, TWO!! The fans fire up as Okada survives! Briscoe calls his shot and he underhooks Okada! But Okada BACKDROPS free! Briscoe is right up, swings, but Okada dodges to then backslide! Roll through, but Briscoe dodges the lariat, only for the DROPKICK to hit! Okada roars, ripcords, and RAIN- NO, Briscoe ducks, kicks low, and underhooks! But Okada fights the lift! Wrench, ripcord, but Briscoe wrenches and underhooks! JAY-
NO, Okada fights the driller to scoop and TOMBSTONE!! Okada grins and ripcords, RAINMAKER!!! Cover, Okada wins!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall
The Continental Champion is rolling on the road to Arlington! Don Callis celebrates with his potentially new golden goose, but then Callis CLAWS Briscoe’s eyes! The fans boo as Okada aims with the belt! BELT SHOTÂ to the ribs!! And then BELT SHOT to the head!! Callis & Okada stomp away on Briscoe, then they leave him behind. Another message sent to not just Kenny Omega but to anyone who would dare defy them. Will Okada go from Continental Champion to Unified Champion after going All In?
MJF w/ The Hurt Syndicate VS Mistico!
The Scumbag only ever does or uses something when it benefits him, and being extremely patriotic for the United States only seems to happen when he wants to stick it to someone not from the United States. MJF waves Ol’ Glory while he, MVP, Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin walk down to the ring, but will he have to wave the white flag of surrender here tonight? Or will MJF somehow screw over the arguably greatest and most beloved man in CMLL?
In fact, to counter MJF being an American idiot, Mistico takes off his Sin Cara mask to reveal the colors of Mexico’s flag and therefore the colors of his people. He also has Me Muero as his theme, and the fans all know that one! The bell rings and the two circle while the fans rally behind Mistico. The two tie up, MJF SHOVES Mistico away, and then MJF soaks up the heat. MJF mockingly claps and then says up theirs! MVP tells MJF to worry about Mistico, not the fans. The fans tell MJF off and MJF tells them to shut up. MJF and Mistico tie up, Mistico SHOVES MJF, and Mistico eggs MJF on! MJF gets up, he and Mistico circle again, and they tie up. MJF kicks low and grins.
MJF brings Mistico around to headlock but Mistico fires body shots. Mistico powers up and out, then CHOPS! Mistico winds up and the fans rally, and he knuckle locks before he CHOPS again! Mistico goes up, up, and he tightrope walks to FLYING ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up as Mistico then hits a CODE RED! Cover, TWO! MJF bails out but Mistico builds speed! Mistico handsprings to fake MJF out! MJF thinks he’s smooth for running away, but then MVP tells him to focus on Mistico, not on the fans. MJF says he knows, and he eggs on Mistico. Mistico runs out there to chase MJF, but then the Hurt Syndicate stands in the way!
The fans boo, Mistico wags his finger, and he tells them to part. MJF runs up to ROCK Mistico first! The fans boo but MJF high-fives his guys. MJF says, “Easy! Too easy!” MJF puts Mistico in the ring, smirks while the fans call him more names. MJF swivels his hips, then runs up, but Mistico dodges the knee drop! Mistico runs up to RANA! The fans fire up and Mistico has MJF in a corner. MJF wants mercy, but Mistico says nope! Mistico runs up, but MJF YANKS him into buckles! MJF stomps away on Mistico, then goes to the other end to stand on the corner. MJF soaks up heat as he does the Pledge of Allegiance!
The fans boo, and MVP again reprimands MJF, he needs to be about business, not about trolling! MJF goes back to Mistico, drags him up, and he brings Mistico around, but Mistico JAWBREAKERS! Mistico runs, hops on, but MJF stops Code Red to reel Mistico in! POWER BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Mistico survives, MVP says this is still fine, and Grand Slam goes picture in picture. MJF sits Mistico up, and he pulls at the mask! MJF’s lucky this is an AEW based event, CMLL rules say this is tantamount to a disqualification! MJF rips at the eyehole, then clamps on a chinlock. MJF grinds Mistico down but Mistico endures.
Mistico fights while the fans tell MJF off again. Mistico rises up, fires body shots, then runs to ROCK MJF! Mistico fires forearms but MJF throat chops! MJF TOSSES Mistico out, distracts the ref, and the Hurt Syndicate attacks! BARRIER BACKBREAKER from Shelton! Shelton shoves Mistico back into the ring, MJF covers, TWO! Mistico is still in this but the ref is a bit suspicious of the Hurt Syndicate. MVP defends their innocence, and MJF puts Mistico on ropes. MJF CHOKES Mistico, the ref counts, and MJF stops at 4. This lets Lashley CHOKE Mistico and throw hands! The Hurt syndicate gets away with more, and MJF covers, TWO!
MVP tells fans to callete, they saw nothing! MJF stalks Mistico, stomps him on the foot, then has him on the ropes. MJF stomps him more, then soaks up heat. MJF drags Mistico up, scoops and carries him, then SLAMS him down! MJF huffs ‘n’ puffs while Grand Slam returns to single picture. MJF sits Mistico back up, runs the ropes, and then just steps up to pelvic thrust! The fans boo and Mistico is pissed now! MVP says no more trolling, MJF, he’s already told him that! MJF ROCKS Mistico, but Mistico eggs him on! MJF ROCKS Mistico, CLUBS him again and again, but then Mistico blocks to fire off forearms! And KICKS, SOBATS and KICKS!
The fans fire up with Mistico, but MJF BITES Mistico’s mask! MJF whips, Mistico reverses, then he ducks ‘n’ dodges to handspring and BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up and Mistico aims from a corner. But MJF runs up! Mistico dodges, runs back in, but MJF puts him on the apron. Mistico GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up, Mistico springboards, CROSSBODY! Mistico rolls through and keeps moving, tilt-o-whirl and DDT! MJF tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Mistico rises. Mistico springboards from the corner, SUPER CROSSBODY! The fans are thunderous as both men are down! The ring count starts while the fans cheer, “ESTA LUCHA! <THIS IS WRESTLING!>”
The fans fire up as Mistico puts MJF back in the ring. Mistico then springboards again, SWANTON BOMB! MJF sputters into the drop zone and Mistico goes up the corner! MOONSAULT, but MJF moves! Mistico rolls through as best he can, and he SNAP POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO!! MJF survives, MVP is frustrated on his behalf, but Mistico covers again, TWO! MJF is still in this but the fans are still behind Mistico. Mistico stands MJF up and CHOPS! The fans rally, Mistico runs, but MJF SPITS in Mistico’s face! Mistico is pissed, but MJF dodges the haymaker! Mistico blocks MJF’s kick, but MJF POKES Mistico in the eyes!
MJF runs, but Mistico SUPERKICKS! MJF rebounds to FOREARM! Mistico rebounds to hop on, DESTROYER!! MJF staggers but he SUPERKICKS back! Cover, TWO!! Mistico survives, and both men are showing us why they were each record-setting champions in their companies! The fans rally up more and more, “ESTA LUCHA!” MVP talks with Lashley & Shelton, and MJF rises up. MJF goes to the apron, and then up the ramp? Is MJF quitting? Mistico rushes up after MJF, tilt-o-whirl and- NO, MJF stops La Mystica to hit a TOMBSTONEÂ on the stage!! The ref hurries to check Mistico while the fans go nuts!
MVP hurries to check on MJF and tells him to get up. MJF grabs the ref and drags him away to the ring. MJF now wants the win by count out! The count begins, the fans count along, and Mistico is still down at tres. MJF lies down to mock Mistico, but Mistico rises at cinco! The fans are thunderous as Mistico fires himself up, and he runs down the ramp to then slide into the ring at nueve! The fans are thunderous and MJF is stunned! MJF covers his ears to block out the chants for Mistico, but then he drags Mistico to a corner. MJF calls his shot, goes up the corner, but Mistico springs up! GAMANGIRI! GAMANGIRI! And GAMANGIRI!!
Mistico fires up, GAMANGIRIS again, then he goes up top! Mistico steadies himself, brings MJF up, and hits a SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Mistico crawls to the cover, TWO!!! MJF survives and Mistico is stunned, but the fans give him strength to rise again. Mistico runs up on MJF, tilt-o-whirl and LA MYSTICA!! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! But MVP distracts the ref!! MJF TAPS, but it doesn’t count!! Mistico is furious, MVP continues to keep the ref’s attention, MJF LOW BLOWS Mistico!! Roll-up, high stack, but now the distraction is backfiring! The ref is late to the count, TWO!! Mistico survives and The Hurt Syndicate is apoplectic!
The fans are electric as Mistico survives! “ESTA LUCHA!” as MJF and the ref argue now. MJF then runs up to LOW BLOW Mistico!??!
Winner: Mistico, by disqualification
Typical MJF throws a tantrum with that blatant breaking of the rules! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but then MJF SHOVES the ref down! That’ll be a fine, but MJF just rains down fists on Mistico! Lashley & Shelton join in! The fans boo as the Hurt Syndicate mugs Mistico! Then MJF threatens to do it! He grins, and he grabs Mistico’s mask! MJF SNATCHES it away!! The fans are furious as MJF holds up his trophy, and then puts it on! MJF flips everyone off while wearing Mistico’s mask, but here come Bandido, Templario y Titan! They won’t let this disrespect go unpunished! In fact, who is that climbing up the corners?! Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey are here!!
The fans fire up as Hurt Syndicate turns around, DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICKS from #JetSpeed! MJF freaks out, and he gets DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for it! The Hurt Syndicate hurries away, Bailey gets Mistico his spare mask while MJF retreats wearing the real one. Mistico still won this match, but will he and his amigos make sure to get some payback?
4 Million Pesos Fatal 4 Way: Ricochet VS Mascara Dorada VS Holo.grm VS Lio Rush!
The One & Only is still looking for someone, anyone, to be worthy of following him on his journey to gold. Maybe having an extra $210K will help that? Or will someone else cash in big with a Grand Slam?
The bell rings and the four watch each other. Ricochet tries to bond with Bryce Remsburg over being bald but Bryce isn’t having it. Ricochet and the others all approach center, but then Lio says forget this. Lio goes to a corner to soak up heat, and Ricochet talks it over with the luchadores. They all step up and Lio sees he is surrounded. Lio says hold on, let’s take it easy. But then Ricochet sucker punches Dorada! Ricochet stomps away on Dorada, Lio DECKS Hologram and stomps him, too! The fans boo but Ricochet and Lio soak up the heat. They shake hands and trade luchadores. Then they coordinate, and they run corner to corner to trade again, LARIATS in the corners!
Lio then feeds Hologram to Ricochet for another LARIAT! Lio runs in and LARIATS Dorada! Feed to Ricochet’s LARIAT! The fans boo but Ricochet & Lio soak it up. Ricochet & Lio get the luchadores up and out of the ring, then they mock the fans clapping. Ricochet & Lio both build speed, but the luchadores are back! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Dorada sets up, Hologram runs, and Dorada pops Hologram up for an ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG! Lio is sent away, Hologram dodges Ricochet and Dorada SUPERKICKS Now Hologram returns the favor so that Dorada can ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG Ricochet!
The fans fire up as Ricochet tumbles into Lio at the corner. Dorada runs and rolls off Hologram’s back so Hologram can SPLASH both Ricochet & Lio! Then Dorada runs in for a CYCLONE SPLASH! Then Dorada gives Hologram a boost so he can DOUBLE DROPKICK Ricochet & Lio outta the ring! That leaves Hologram and Dorada to square off. The fans fire up as they go forehead to forehead, and then they speed up! Only for Ricochet and Lio to trip them both up! The fans boo as Lio RAMS Dorada into railing on one side and Ricochet THROWS Hologram into railing on the other! Ricochet soaks up heat while Lio rains down fists on Dorada.
Ricochet THROWS Hologram into more railing, then Lio talks trash. Ricochet soaks up heat, Lio sends Dorada hard into the railing! And in Arena Mexico, these railings are bolted to the floor, there is far less give than AEW’s ringside barriers. Lio puts Dorada in the ring and Ricochet is there to bring him up. Lio & Ricochet mug Dorada, Lio runs, but then Dorada gets away! Lio holds up while Ricochet covers up. Dorada spins Ricochet for a JUMP KNEE! Then he ROCKS Lio again and again! Dorada whips, Lio slides to a stop, but Dorada runs in. Lio puts Dorada on the apron, Dorada avoids a haymaker to GAMANGIRI!
Dorada climbs, the fans fire up, but Ricochet SHOVES Dorada down! Dorada goes to the apron, Lio runs up and HANDSPRING KICKS him down! Dorada hits railing, Lio builds speed, but Hologram is in his way. Lio still runs up, but into a GAMANGIRI! Hologram goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES, but into an ANTIAIR DROPKICK from Ricochet! the fans fire up and Ricochet pushes Hologram aside. Ricochet builds speed and he FOSBURY FLOPS onto Dorada! Lio ASAI MOONSAULTS onto Hologram! The fans fire up and Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Ricochet soaks up cheers and jeers, dusts himself off, and Lio talks trash on Hologram. Lio scuffs Hologram, Ricochet mocks the fans, and then Ricochet CLUBS Dorada. Lio THROWS Hologram into railing, Ricochet ROCKS Dorada, and Ricochet follows Dorada to the ramp. Ricochet fires hands on Dorada, but Dorada fires a flurry in return! Dorada CHOPS Ricochet against the ropes! Dorada fire sup, runs up the ramp and back down, but Ricochet BACKDROPS him into the ring! Lio CLOBBERS Hologram at the same time! Ricochet soaks up more heat, and then Lio brings Dorada around.
Lio & Ricochet continue to work together as they mug Dorada then mug Hologram. They get Dorada up but Dorada fires CHOP after CHOP on each of them! Dorada fires up, runs, but into a DOUBLE DROPKICK! Ricochet gives some Latino Heat while soaking up the heat. Lio intercepts Hologram at the ropes, he and Ricochet double whip, and they DOUBLE ELBOW him down! They soak up more heat, stomp Hologram, then Ricochet covers. Lio stops that and Ricochet apologizes, it was a force of habit. Grand Slam returns to single picture as the fans rally for Hologram. Ricochet & Lio double whip Hologram but he KICKS back!
Hologram dodges Ricochet to LARIAT Ricochet up and out! Then he kicks, KNEES, and CHOPS Lio! Hologram runs, but Ricochet is back to mule kick! Lio front kicks, Ricochet LARIATS, and Lio adds a SPLASH! But Lio knows better, he doesn’t cover. He and Ricochet high-five, and Lio polishes that bald head. Ricochet says no, not cool. Lio says seriously? Then why he bald? Ricochet argues with Lio, then Lio shoves Ricochet! Ricochet shoves back! They keep shoving, and Ricochet SHOVES Lio down! Ricochet says he ain’t the one to play with! Lio gets in Ricochet’s face, but Dorada DROPKICKS Ricochet into Lio!
Dorada keeps moving, and he uses Ricochet as a step to RANA Lio! Things keep moving, a bypass and RANA for Ricochet! The fans fire up but Lio kicks low. Lio whips, Dorada reverses but Lio jumps up the ropes and reverses back. Dorada returns, Lio dodges, Hologram WHEEL KICKS him! Ricochet springboards in, Hologram dodges, and Dorada runs up to DESTROYER!! Ricochet stumbles out of the ring, Hologram and Dorada have the ring, and the fans fire up. Things speed up, Dorada drops down then hurdles over, then he blows past Hologram! Hologram DIVES onto Lio, and Dorada FLIES out onto Ricochet!
The fans are thunderous as Dorada y Hologram rise up! “ESTA LUCHA!” as Hologram and Dorada leave Ricochet and Lio behind. Things keep moving, Hologram drops down, bypasses, but Dorada handsprings. They whip, Dorada puts Hologram in a corner, then Dorada runs up. Hologram dodges, comes back, goes Spider-Man to then go out, around, and over Dorada! The fans fire up as Dorada storms up but into a kick. Hologram whips, Dorada reverses, but Hologram tilt-o-whirls for a DDT! Cover, TWO! Dorada toughs it out, and he SUPERKICKS in return! Dorada runs, but into a SPANISH FLY! Hologram suplexes but Dorada slips free!
Dorada shoves, then handsprings, Hologram fireman’s carries only for Dorada to make it a CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous again but Ricochet CLOBBERS Dorada! But then Lio TOSSES Ricochet! Dorada waistlocks Lio but Lio flails! Lio slips under, fires off fast hands and ROCKS Dorada! Lio runs but Dorada wrenches and PELES! Ricochet dragon sleepers for VERTI- NO, Dorada slips free! Dorada shoves Ricochet, dodges on the return, but Ricochet hits as CAVE IN!! The fans fire up for that truly impressive double stomp, but then Lio dodges Ricochet’s jump knee. Lio gets around to hop up and POISON-RANA!
Ricochet ends up in a corner, Hologram fireman’s carries, but Lio hits a POISON-RANA! Dorada runs up, Lio blocks and spins him, POISON- NO, Dorada powers out. Lio dodges, redirects, then dodges again to hop up! Dorada pops out the back, Lio goes up the corner, FLYING POISON-RANA!! Cover, TWO!! Dorada survives and Lio is furious! Lio hurries up the corner, takes aim at Dorada, FINAL HOUR!! Cover, SHINING WIZARD from Ricochet!! The fans are thunderous again as Ricochet DROPKICKS Hologram off the apron! Ricochet then drags Lio to a drop zone and goes up the corner! Ricochet aims but Lio rises up!
Lio anchors Ricochet’s foot, he and Ricochet throw hands, and Lio HEADBUTTS! Lio goes up after Ricochet but Ricochet fires body shots! Ricochet ROCKS Lio, then slips inside, only for Lio to throw body shots! Lio RAN- NO! Ricochet stops the rana to lift Lio back up! Lio fires hands to stop the bomb! They fight for control up top, only for Hologram to join in! Torture rack for Lio, but Lio slips free! They switch, Hologram shoves Lio into Ricochet! Hologram runs back up on Lio but Lio standing switches to roll Hologram up! Feet on the ropes, TWO!! Hologram escapes, the ref reprimands Lio, but Lio gets running!
RUSH- NO, Hologram stops Rush Hour to torture rack! SPIN, SPIN, SPIN, PORTAL BOMB!! Cover, HOLOGRAM WINS!!
Winner: Hologram, by pinfall (earns the 4 million Pesos cash prize)
Undefeated at 25-0, and now 4 million Pesos richer, is the sky the limit for Hologram? Will there be championship gold in his future?
CMLL Women’s World Championship: Zeuxis VS Mercedes Mone!
The Warrior Goddess doesn’t appreciate being seen as just an appetizer on The CEO’s road to All In: Texas, but she still accepted the challenge for this match. Will Zeuxis be the first to humble Mone? Or will the Money Train pick up yet another belt on her way to Globe Life Field?
It would seem we already have #FourBeltsMone again as she shows off the EWA (European Wrestling Alliance) Women’s Championship on top of having the Rev-Pro Undisputed Women’s Championship, the Queen of Harts title and the AEW TBS Championship. The introductions are made, the CMLL belt is raised, and we see if Mone collects numero cinco!
The bell rings and the fans Mone signals that belt is already hers. The fans duel, Mone and Zeuxis go to shake hands, but then Zeuxis sidesteps Mone to literally kick her ass! Zeuxis TOSSES Mone, covers, ONE! Mone scrambles up, Zeuxis whips corner to corner and runs up for an UPPERCUT! Zeuxis sits Mone down, fakes her out, then BUZZSAWS! Zeuxis runs again for a METEORA! Cover, TWO! Mone stays in this but Zeuxis smiles. Zeuxis rallies the fans, drags Mone up, and she puts Mone’s leg in the ropes to KICK it! The ref reprimands but Zeuxis gets attitude with Aubrey. Zeuxis runs up but Mone BOOTS her!
Mone goes up, FLYING SUNSETS, but Zeuxis sits on it for a cover! TWO, and Zeuxis shoves Mone to the corner. Mone ELBOWS Zeuxis, goes up top, and CANNON- NO, Zeuxis catches her for a LUNG BLOWER! Cover, TWO! Mone survives one of Zeuxis’s best but she whips Mone. Mone arm-drags, rolls Zeuxis, STATEMENT MAKER! Zeuxis endures, fights around, rolls Mone and they end up in the ropes! The ref counts the break, Mone lets go, and Zeuxis bails out. Mone runs to WRECK Zeuxis with a dropkick! The fans fire up, Mone whips, but Zeuxis reverses! Mone tiger feint kciks from the apron!
Mone puts Zeuxis in the ring, goes up the ropes, and she springboards to METEORA! Cover, TWO! Zeuxis survives and Mone is frustrated but the fans rally up. Mone is on Zeuxis with a whip, but Zeuxis ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! Mone tumbles out of the ring, Zeuxis keeps moving, and Zeuxis DIVES! Direct hit but a rough landing for Zeuxis! The ref checks, Zeuxis is miraculously okay, and she brings Mone up while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Zeuxis whips but Mone reverses and Zeuxis is sent into railing! Mone runs up to METEORA Zeuxis into the railing! Mone revels as the fans fire up, but the ref wants this back in the ring. Mone puts Zeuxis in, covers, TWO! Zeuxis stays in this but Mone stays on her with a chinlock. Zeuxis endures, even as Mone digs her knee into Zeuxis’s back. Zeuxis fights around, rises to her feet, but Mone THROWS her down! Mone drags Zeuxis up, puts her on the ropes and CHOKES her! The ref counts, Mone hops off at 4, and she KNEES Zeuxis! Mone soaks up cheers and jeers while she does her dance, then runs in, only for Zeuxis to SNAP POWERSLAM on the apron!
Zeuxis hurries out after Mone and puts her back in the ring! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives but Zeuxis drags her right up. Fireman’s carry, and POP-UP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives again and Zeuxis is beside herself! Zeuxis drags Mone up, whips her to ropes, and then scoops her, only for Mone to tilt-o-whirl and BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Mone is surprised, and she brings Zeuxis around to bump her off buckles. Mone runs up, blocks a boot and puts Zeuxis in the ropes! STOCK DROP! Grand Slam returns to single picture as Mone covers, TWO! Mone is annoyed but she drags Zeuxis into the drop zone.
Mone goes up the corner, the fans rally, but Zeuxis is up! Zeuxis UPPERCUTS Mone, climbs up the corner, and goes to the very top! SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives, she has all those titles for a reason! Zeuxis is frustrated but “ESTA LUCHA!” Zeuxis drags Mone up, fireman’s carries, and POP-UP- NO, Mone RANAS free! Mone then spins Zeuxis for a BACKSTABBER into the STATEMENT MAKER!! Zeuxis endures, reaches out, powers up and slips free! Zeuxis wrenches, wrenches, and then ducks a kick to pump handle Mone! MADE IN PUERTO RICO! Cover, TWO!! Mone survives and Zeuxis grows frustrated.
The fans rally up as Zeuxis drags Mone up to bump her off buckles! And again! Zeuxis climbs, brings Mone up to join her, but Mone fires a HEADBUTT! They brawl up top, but Zeuxis scoops, only for Mone to SUPER HEADLOCK TAKEOVER!! Cover, MONE WINS!!
Winner: Mercedes Mone, by pinfall (NEW CMLL Women’s World Champion)
Even Mone is a bit surprised, but she flipped things around on Zeuxis and has taken yet another title! Mone holds up the FIVE championships in her collection and the streams fly! Will The CEO only add to her treasury when she and- Wait, speaking of Toni Storm, she’s on the tron! “She’s the kind of woman who always has money on her mind and someone else on her lips. She’s the kind of woman mother takes home to you. With thighs as big as the world and long as a wet dream. One thing she did know how to hold the gold, and not the Acapulco kind, either. She had a date with a Chief Executive Officer who wanted a kiss, but one belt too many.
“Deepthroat some tabasco, baby, it’s time to turn up the heat. There was one chance in a million she would bump into her past, but like everything out of the past, it was all behind her now.” The fans cheer as the noir narration ends, because surprise! That’s… Mina Shirakawa? Because Toni Storm sneaks into the ring from the crowd! The fans fire up as the lady in red takes a sniff of the gold. Mone realizes what’s going on now, and Toni reels her in for a FIVE BELT GERMAN SUPLEX!! Toni goes from Marlowe to Brando to fire off on her contender! The fans cheer as Mone runs away and Toni gives her chase! She gets Mone at the ramp but the refs stop her!
The fans boo and Mone scrambles away through the streamers! One lucky fan gets Mone to hug her as she cowers in fear. Toni grabs a mic to shout, “Let the games begin~!” Toni revels in the streamers while Mone pulls at her hair in frustration! Will the AEW Women’s World Championship be the one belt Mone doesn’t take?
10 Man Tag: The Death Riders, The Young Bucks & The Beast Mortos VS Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay & The Opps!
Well, one more “Card Subject to Change.” As if it isn’t already weird that Jon Moxley is willing to work with Matthew & Nicholas Jackson, Our EVPs somehow managed to recruit LFI’s monstrous minotaur to their side! Will having such a behemoth on their side help The Maniac, The Decoder & The Founding Fathers survive the night? Or will The Realest, The Aerial Assassin & the AEW World Trios Champions give us some anarchy in Arena Mexico?
The teams sort out and despite the black eye and bandaged forehead, Ospreay insists he start. His team obliges and the fans cheer him on as he starts against Matt, one of the men responsible for that. The bell rings, and Matt quickly tags out to Mortos. Ospreay and Mortos circle, and Mortos SMACKS Ospreay down! Mortos whips, Ospreay reverses, but Mrotos rolls off Ospreay’s back! Mortos shoves Ospreay to a corner, ELBOWS and LARIATS then GAMANGIRIS! Mortos snapmares and SAMOAN DROPS! Ospreay grits his teeth while Mortos roars. The fans still sing for Ospreay but Mortos runs in at the corner.
Ospreay BOOTS Mortos, runs, but Mortos stops the rana! Mortos brings Ospreay up, Ospreay fires hands then CHOSP! Ospreay whips, Mortos reverses, but Ospreay handsprings to go up and over! Mortos runs, Ospreay dodges, and Ospreay comes back, POP-UPÂ RANA! The fans fire up as Mortos bails out. Ospreay builds speed, but Nick GAMANGIRIS! The fans boo but Nick orders Mortos to tag out. Mortos tags Matt, Matt fires hands and then CATAPULTS Ospreay into Nick’s GAMANGIRI! Then Nick goes up, DOUBLE STOMP BACKBREAKER COMBO! The Bucks taunt Swerve, he runs in to get a GUT BUSTER to the NECKBREAKER BACKBREAKER COMBO!
The fans boo but The Buck soak it up while doing their classic pose. Matt tags Nick in and they drag Ospreay up. They double whip but Ospreay ducks ‘n’ dodges, and he turns the double hip toss into a DOUBLE ARM-DRAG! Atomic drop and CHOP for Matt, atomic drop and CHOP for Nick! Then CHOP after CHOP for the Bucks! Nick CLAWS the bad eye! The ref reprimands but Matt gives Nick the boost into the RANA! The Bucks soak up more heat and then Nick tags Yuta. Yuta gets even more boos, but then Ospreay BACKDROPS him! Tag to Swerve and the fans fire up! Swerve & Ospreay whip Yuta to the corner!
The fans chant for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOSUE! Ospreay ELBOWS Yuta, Swerve UPPERCUTS, then snapmare for Ospreay’s STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Ospreay sits Yuta up while Swerve climbs, FALLING UPPERCUT! And Swerve hits the Griddy! The fans cheer, Swerve brings Yuta up, but Yuta THROWS Swerve by his hair! The fans boo and Swerve scowls but Yuta stands him up. Swerve digs in his heels to keep Yuta from his corner! Yuta panics and Swerve ROCKS him! Swerve whips then blocks a boot to slip through and BACKBREAKER! Tag to Samoa Joe and the fans fire up again!
Joe runs up to JAB away on Yuta! The ref counts but Joe fires a flurry, then a RIDGE HAND! Joe snapmares Yuta, CHPOS him on the back, then KICK and ELBOW DROP! Tag to Katsuyori Shibata and the fans fire up again! The Wrestler stands Yuta up to fire a forearm! Shibata eggs Yuta on, Yuta fires a forearm, but Shibata ROCKS Yuta! Yuta fires up but Shibata ROCKS him again! Shibata fires a flurry of forearms, then he DECKS Yuta! Shibata stands Yuta up just to DECK him again! Tag to “Powerhouse” Hobbs! Shibata puts Yuta in a corner for Hobbs to SPLASH! Shibata adds a BOOT! Joe tags in and ELBOWS Yuta, to then PELE!
The fans fire up as Yuta falls and Moxley is frustrated. Joe covers, TWO! Yuta stays in this for his team, then he JAWBREAKERS Joe away! Yuta hot tags Moxley! The fans boo the Maniac AEW World Champion, but he and Joe fire forearms! The fans rally as the shots go back and forth! Moxley kicks low, flips Joe off, but runs into a SLEEPER! The fans fire up, but The Bucks & Mortos attack! Ospreay, Swerve & The Opps rush in, it is a brawl, and the fans are loving it! The ref reprimands but things spill out to the outside! Only Ospreay and Matt remain in the ring, and Matt fires hands on Ospreay. Matt runs but into a tiger wall kick and ENZIGIRI!
The fans fire up and Ospreay climbs a corner! Ospreay aims and SUPER SKY TWISTERSÂ onto the cluster!! The fans are thunderous as Ospreay and Swerve stand tall, and Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Joe gets in the ring and Ospreay puts Moxley in for him. Joe tags Ospreay and they mug Moxley. Ospreay brings Moxley around to ROCK him, then whip. Moxley reverses, Matt trips Ospreay up, and Matt drags Ospreay out. Ospreay sends Matt into Swerve’s BOOT! Nick YANKS Swerve down but Ospreay sends Nick into railing! Ospreay hurries back in, but Moxley hits a CUTTER! Moxley flips off the fans, then stands between Ospreay and his corner. Moxley stomps Ospreay’s hand and puts him in the #DeathBucks corner. Moxley bends Ospreay’s fingers, the ref counts, and Moxley lets go so that Yuta can CHOKE Ospreay!
Yuta gets away with that, and Moxley tags Nick. Nick goes up to AX HANDLE Ospreay! Tag to Matt and the Bucks double whip. They DOUBLE ELBOW, hit their pose, then stomp away on Ospreay. Matt rains down fists, then BITES Ospreay’s forehead! Matt tries to rip that bandage away but it’s on there tight. The ref reprimands but Matt keeps between Ospreay and his team. Matt stands Ospreay up but Ospreay CHOPS Matt! And CHOPS again! Matt RAMS Ospreay to the corner, Yuta tags in, and they mug Ospreay. Yuta rains down fists, then stalks Ospreay. Yuta grabs a leg, hits a spinning toehold, then ties the legs up in a DEATHLOCK!
Yuta bridges back to put on the pressure! Ospreay endures, Yuta flips off the fans, and then Yuta tags Moxley in. Ospreay is stuck and Moxley stomps him right down! The ref reprimands but Yuta lets Ospreay go. Grand Slam returns to single picture and Ospreay fires hands. Moxley fires back, the fans rally for Ospreay, but Moxley scoops to SLAM! Cover, TWO! Moxley stays on Ospreay with another cover, TWO! Moxley has the arm, DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Ospreay endures as it becomes a KIMURA! Ospreay still fights up and the fans rally! Ospreay’s entire team reaches out, but Moxley pulls Ospreay’s hair! Moxley shoves Ospreay away to then sucker punch Swerve!
Hobbs storms in but the ref keeps him back. Ospreay CHOPS away on Moxley! Moxley shoots around to have a SLEEPER! Ospreay slips out the back to back suplex, but Moxley fights with elbows! Moxley whips, Ospreay handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! Moxley wobbles but falls, and Ospreay crawls! Hot tags to Yuta and Hobbs! The fans fire up as Hobbs CLOBBERS Yuta, BLASTS The Bucks, and then picks Yuta up to RAM him into a corner! The fans fire up as Hobbs shouts, “MEAT!” The fans fire up and Hobbs fires those point-blank LARIATS! Hobbs goes past DIEZ to hit TRECE! That’s 13!
Hobbs then brings Yuta out to short arm LARIAT! The fans fire up as the straps come down! But The Bucks kick low! The Bucks DOUBLE CHOP, but that just pisses Hobbs off! The Bucks apologize but the fans tell them they messed up. Hobbs blocks a superkick, then the other! The Bucks want mercy, but Hobbs goes to guzels! But Yuta jumps on for a SLEEPER! Joe wants in, the ref has him stop, but this lets Moxley sneak in! Mox kicks Hobbs low! Hobbs lets the Bucks go, Mox & Yuta double whip. Hobbs breaks through that double lariat to DOUBLE LARIAT The Bucks! The fans fire up as Hobbs then DOUBLE LARIATS Yuta & Moxley!
Ospreay & Swerve hurry to DOUBLE PLANCHA The Bucks! Shibata tags in, he whips Yuta to a corner. Shibata sends Hobbs in for a SPLASH! Then Shibata adds his HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Shibata HALF HATCH SUPLEXES Yuta! Hobbs scoops Yuta for a POWERSLAM! Shibata covers but Mortos breaks it! Hobbs returns, Mortos dodges him and SPEARS Hobbs down!! Then a HEADBUTT for Shibata! Mortos keeps going, TORNILLO TOPE onto Hobbs!! Mortos gets back in and LARIATS Shibata! The fans fire up but here comes Joe! Joe fires forearms back and forth with Mortos!
The fans rally, Joe fires a flurry, but Mortos kicks low! Mortos whips Joe to the corner, runs in, but Joe URENAGES Mortos down! Nick SHINING WIZARDS! Matt cravats Joe and Nick helps with the SLICED BREAD! BASEMENT SUPERKICK! But Ospreay springboards in! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Ospreay! Then they have the wrists, E V P- NO, Ospreay kips up, gets loose, and DOUBLE OSCUTTERS!! Swerve joins in, FOSBURY FLOP onto the Bucks! The fans are thunderous, Nana does his dance, and Ospreay turns around into a BUSAIKU KNEE from Yuta! Shibata gets Yuta in a SLEEPER! Yuta snapmares free and ROCKS Shibata!
“ESTA LUCHA!” as Yuta runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and BUSAIKU KNEES Shibata! But Shibata’s right up to PENALTY KICK!! Both men are down and the fans continue to rally! Hot tags to Swerve and Moxley! These two fire forearms and the fans fire up again! The most dangerous men in AEW go back and forth, but Swerve gets the edge! Moxley ROLLING ELBOWS! Swerve mule kicks and HAYMAKERS! Ospreay adds a HOOK KICK! Swerve somersaults for the FLATLINER! Ospreay helps Swerve turn Moxley in the gator roll, CHASING THE DRAGON!! The fans are thunderous and Ospreay sets Moxley up!
Swerve goes up, but Matt stops Swerve! Swerve kicks Matt away and Ospreay BOOTS Matt down! But Marina distracts the ref! Nick SHOVES Swerve and Swerve HOTSHOTS off the ropes! Moxley rolls swerve up to cover, DEATH BUCKS WIN!!
Winners: The Death Riders, The Young Bucks & The Beast Mortos, by pinfall
The Problem is always a factor, but this isn’t done as Yuta & The Bucks beat up on Joe! Then the Bucks SUPERKICK Swerve! Moxley has a SLEEPER on Swerve, then feeds him to the SUPERKICKS! Moxley puts the SLEEPER back on, but HERE COMES HANGMAN!! The Cowboy told us about the ringside ban, but also mentioned that once the match was over, it was fair game! Hangman storms out here, unintentionally saving Swerve, and he glares at Moxley. The fans fire up as Hangman throws off his jacket and rushes the ring! Moxley stands his ground, the two get face to face, and now go fist for fist! Yuta gets in but Hangman DECKS him!
Moxley kicks low! Moxley whips but Hangman goes to the apron! Moxley waits, Hangman slingshots, but then Moxley dodges! BUCKSHOT on Matt! Well, it did hit a Buck, and Nick asks wtf! Hangman says he told them, they stay out of his business or else! But now Moxley has the briefcase! Only for Hangman to spot him first. Moxley is frozen in place, and now The Opps & Ospreay get in the ring! The Maniac decides discretion is the better part of valor, and The Death Riders are in retreat. But there’s no running from what’s coming! 24 days remain before All In, will they be the last 24 days Moxley has as champion?
My Thoughts:
Awesome night for AEW’s first show in Mexico, even with things going about how I expected. For one, Mone of course won the title, because why else would they even do this match if not to give her one more belt? Though, what’s wild is that she picked up another belt without much hype or press from AEW. I guess European Wrestling Alliance hopes this gets them some attention. But good stuff with Toni Storm’s noir video and the sneak attack. And I would hope Toni retains the title at All In to keep Mone from going Ultimo Dragon just yet.
Cash Wheeler and Claudio Castagnoli both had travel issues, so I understand subbing people in. But did a 12 Man Tag really need to become a 14 Man Tag for it? And seeing as how I don’t cover CMLL’s own programming, I have NO idea why Atlantis Senior & Junior are getting booed. Is it a “Cena Wins LOL” situation where Junior is winning too much? That’s the only thing I can really think of offhand. But naturally, the Faces of that match won, as The Don Callis Family was rolling last week and needed humbling. I would think we still get Adam Cole VS Kyle Fletcher 2 now, and maybe Kyle wins the title so that the Don Callis Family has something.
Although, Callis seems to be bringing Okada into the fold for whatever reason, so he could end up bringing the “Unified” Continental & International Championship to the family. Okada VS Briscoe was great, and naturally Okada got the win. Mistico VS MJF was great stuff, up until MJF gave up and gave Mistico the win there. I know MJF loves getting heat, but him being the first man to snatch Mistico’s mask away like that is some HUGE heat. Also, I think I said it way back during some feud Penta had in AEW, but are masks really sacred if they’re willing to let them get ripped, stretched, and even yanked away? Or has that been lucha libre kayfabe all along? Either way, great stuff with JetSpeed and the other luchadores showing up, lots of matches set up with that.
Great Fatal 4 Way, and great win for Hologram to stay undefeated, but I will again criticize needing to do money prizes for these things. They should’ve set Hologram up for a title match twice over by now but TK is apparently making Hologram his top undefeated guy. Like if Goldberg was more than just big and strong and could actually do stuff… Also, while they obviously didn’t work together the entire time, I just feel like Ricochet having Lio Rush & Action Andretti become his crew (what with them being CRU and all) is the right move. Or perhaps this story of finding a faction is going to be an ongoing gag that no one likes Ricochet and would never follow him.
Then a great 10 Man Tag main event, though a little redundant considering Anarchy in the Arena was only a few weeks ago. Still good stuff for everybody, especially Mortos since he got to sub in for Claudio. Of course Marina gets involved so that the Heels win, but great stuff with Hangman going after Moxley. Hangman did a great job in his promo speaking Espanol to show respect to the fans. Naturally, Moxley gets away, that’s his whole thing. I really hope Ospreay, Swerve and The Opps keep the Death Riders and Bucks at bay so Hangman doesn’t get screwed over at All In. It’d be garbage if, after all this time and energy, it doesn’t pay off with Hangman as the triumphant hero.
My Score: 9/10
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