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Mitchell’s NJPW Super Jr. Tag League Results & Report! (10/28/23)

Time for Round 5!

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Can the dysfunctional duo take down the champions?

As the Super Junior Tag League hits its halfway point, odd couple Master Wato & El Desperado take on the fearsome Clark Connors & “Drilla” Dan Moloney!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Six Man Tag: Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma & Hiroyashi Tenzan VS Boltin Oleg, Oskar Leube & Yuto Nakashima; Makabe, Honma & Tenzan win.
  • Shota Umino & Ren Narita VS Callum Newman & Great-O-Khan; Shota & Narita win.
  • Six Man Tag: Chaos VS The House of Torture; Chaos wins.
  • 2023 Super Junior Tag League: Ryusuke Taguchi & The DKC VS Catch 2/2; Catch 2/2 wins.
  • 2023 Super Junior Tag League: YOH & MUSASHI VS DOUKI & Taka Michinoku; Douki & Taka win.
  • 2023 Super Junior Tag League: Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita VS SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Eagles & Fujita win.
  • 2023 Super Junior Tag League: Intergalactic Jet Setters VS Bushi & Titan; Bushi & Titan win.
  • 2023 Super Junior Tag League: Master Wato & El Desperado VS Clark Connors & “Drilla” Dan Moloney; Wato & Desperado win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current Super Junior Tag League Standings.

Intergalactic Jet Setters: 3-1, 6 points
Sho & Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 3-1, 6 points
Clark Connors & Dan Moloney: 3-1, 6 points
Master Wato & El Desperado: 3-1, 6 points
Yoh & Musashi: 2-2, 4 points
Ryusuke Taguchi & The DKC: 2-2, 4 points
Catch 2/2: 2-2, 4 points
Bushi & Titan: 1-3, 2 points
Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita: 1-3, 2 points
Douki & Taka Michinoku: 0-4, 0 points

 

2023 Super Junior Tag League: Ryusuke Taguchi & The DKC VS Catch 2/2!

The Funky Weapon & The Eternal Dylan Kyle Cox are 2-2, as are TJP & Francesco Akira. Can Taguchi & DKC take down the former tag team champions? Or will they get burned by Public Enemy & Nova Fireball?

The teams sort out and DKC starts against Akira. Fans rally up, the two tie up, and DKC waistlocks. Akira pries free to wrench and wristlock but DKC rolls to trip Akira. DKC ties the legs up, Akira moves around, but DKC floats to a facelock and cover, ONE! Akira gets up and fans applaud the opening exchange. The two reset, tie up, and Akira wrenches to a hammerlock. Akira spins DKC around and leap frogs over, to then drop toehold! Akira shifts to then have a headlock but DKC fights up. DKC wrenches, wristlocks, but Akira spins and trips him! Akira runs, but DKC drops, hurdles, only for Akira to shove!

Akira ducks ‘n’ dodges now to tilt-o-whirl RANA! DKC gets up but Akira DROPKICKS him down! Fans fire up with Akira and he drags DKC up to bump off buckles. Tag to TJP, Catch 2/2 double whip, SOBAT, KICK, trip and SHOTGUN! Fans fire up again and TJP covers, TWO! TJP clamps on with a chinlock, DKC pries at the hold and fights up. DKC powers up and out, things speed up, and TJP catches DKC to a spin and backslide! ONE, and TJP has the legs! BOSTON CRAB, but then TJP gets the arms! REVERSE SURFBOARD! DKC endures so TJP drops him to have a DEATHLOCK! And a SNAP!

TJP then shifts to BOW ‘N’ ARROW! DKC endures, TJP puts him in a cover, TWO! DKC escapes but TJP drags him up to put in a corner. TJP stomps DKC down, and the fans rally up as he gives DKC some face scrubs! TJP runs side to side, but the Funky Weapon’s buns are in the way! TJP turns around, DKC runs up, and TJP takes a swing. DKC ducks ‘n’ dodges to DKCANNONBALL! Direct hit and DKC brings TJP around to run and SOMERSAULT SENTON! Cover, TWO! DKC BLASTS Akira for good measure before he brings TJP over. Tag to Taguchi, fans rally up as Taguchi & DKC double whip.

They double elbow TJP down, then fire up as they rain down CHOPS! OSU! Taguchi & DKC run, DOUBLE TOMAHAWS! OSU! Cover, TWO! TJP hangs tough but Taguchi CHOPS him to a corner. Taguchi CHOPS TJP down, going after that bad neck! Taguchi point blank hip attacks, then covers, TWO! Fans rally and Taguchi clamps on with a chinlock. Taguchi digs that knee into the neck, then shifts to a deep motorcycle stretch! TJP endures, Taguchi shifts to a headscissor hold. TJP pushes back to a cover, ONE! Taguchi thrashes around, the fans rally, and TJP pushes back again. TWO, and Taguchi lets go to float to his own cover, TWO!

Taguchi tags DKC and DKC drags TJP up into a neck wrench. TJP endures so DKC clamps on a chinlock. DKC pulls the arms in for a straitjacket stretch! TJP still endures and the fans rally up. TJP fights around, DKC wrangles him, but TJP slips out to the COBRA TWIST! DKC slips out to headlock, facelock, but TJP goes to ropes. DKC lets go, CLUBS TJP, then fires some forearms. DKC whips, TJP holds the ropes, but DKC gets him loose. TJP ducks ‘n’ fakes DKC out! DKC runs in, but into BOOTS! TJP ELBOWS Taguchi, dodges DKC, and TORNADO DDTS! Fans fire up as TJP crawls for his corner, hot tag to Akira!

Akira dodges DKC, ENZIGURIS, then whips him to ropes. DKC reverses but Akira RANAS! Fans fire up and Akira goes corner to corner, clothesline! Akira keeps going, UPPERCUT! Akira fires up again and goes up the corner! CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Fans rally behind Akira as he pounds the mat. Akira drags DKC up, chicken wings the arms, TIGER- NO, DKC fights free! TJP runs in but DKC just shoves Akira into him! Akira and DKC trade forearms, then Akira SUPERKICKS! Both men wobble, Akira gets going, but DKC SHOTGUNS! Akira comes back, DKC catches fastball into wrench and NORTHERN LIGHTS! But DKC can’t hold the bridge!

Fans rally as DKC hurries up, hot tag to Taguchi! But TJP tags back in! MAMBA CROSSBODY, but Taguchi rolls it to a cover! TWO, and TJP goes to a corner. Taguchi runs in, TJP goes up and over, but Taguchi fights off the tornado! Taguchi runs in, TJP ducks and hits a THESZ PRESS! Fans fire up with “T! J P!” TJP runs in, tilt-o-whirls, and has the IRON- NO, Taguchi slips free, but TJP gets him again. But while Akira dropkicks DKC down, Taguchi powers out to have OH MY GAH ANKLE! Taguchi leans on the leg, TJP reaches out, but Taguchi reels him in! Chicken wing, DODON- NO, TJP victory rolls, and steals OH MY GAH ANKLE!!

Taguchi endures, scrambles around, hops up, and TJP hooks him up, IRON OCTOPUS! Taguchi endures but DKC BLASTS TJP! Akira runs up but DKC knees him low! DKC CLUBS Akira, hurries to get Taguchi up, and DKC stands Catch 2/2 up. DKC and Taguchi unleash the KNUCKLE SANDWICHES! Fans fire up as the punches fly in from all sides! Taguchi then HIP ATTACKS Akira out of the ring! Tag to DKC and he brings TJP up. DKC Electric Chair Lifts TJP, Taguchi springboards, HIP ATTACK DOOMSDAY! Cover, TWO! TJP survives the “Shiri Tower” and fans fire up. DKC & Taguchi both call upon the powers of Strong Style!

Taguchi & DKC aim from opposite corners, “ORYA~!” DOUBLE BUM-A-YE!! Cover, Akira breaks it!! Taguchi TOSSES Akira, he and DKC regroup. They drag TJP up, scoop and DKC runs, but Akira trips DKC! TJP fights free, waistlocks, but Taguchi switches and shoves. But Akira tags in off that! They shove Taguchi, into the ALLEY-OOP!! Fans fire up and Catch 2/2 regroups, but DKC waistlocks. Akira elbows free, runs to TJP and TJP puts him on the apron. TJP dodges DKC, gets him in a dragon sleeper, and Akira springboards! DOUBLE STOMP FINAL CUT COMBO!! Catch 2/2 then aims from the corners! 2 BY 2!! Cover, Catch 2/2 wins!

Winners: Catch 2/2, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taguchi & DKC earn 0)

A hot win for TJP & Akira! Will this reignite the fire for the United Empire? Can Taguchi & DKC still get that winning strategy right?

 

2023 Super Junior Tag League: YOH & MUSASHI VS DOUKI & Taka Michinoku!

#MUSAKO may only be 2-2 but that’s far better than the 0-4 staring down Japones Del Mal & The Blue Playmaker. Will Direct Drive & Dream Follower get over the hump here at the halfway point? Or will Douki & Taka finally get on the board?

The teams sort out and Yoh starts against Douki. The bell rings, the fans rally up, and the two circle. They tie up, Yoh waistlocks but Douki wrenches to a wristlock. Yoh rolls, kips and wrenches back, but Douki spins, wrenches and hammerlocks. Yoh reaches back, wrenches and fireman’s carries for the takeover, then headlocks. Douki headscissors, Yoh kips free, and fans cheer the opening exchange. Douki and Yoh reset, circle, and feel things out. They knuckle lock but then Douki kicks low! Douki whips, Musashi tags in, and they bypass, drop toehold and basement dropkick! Taka runs in but into a double hip toss!

Yoh & Musashi stands Taka & Douki up, knuckle lock, and they go to corners. Fans fire up as they stereo Shinobi Walk! Then they DOUBLE OLD SCHOOL! They both UPPERCUT Douki & Taka down, sending them out of the ring. Fans rally as #MUSAKO runs, but into DOUBLE DROPKICKS! They bail out, Taka whips and Douki DIVES! Direct hit and fans fire up! Taka stomps Musashi, drags him up and puts him in the ring. Douki brings Musashi around to turn and NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Musashi hangs in there but Douki keeps cool. Douki bumps Musashi off buckles, tags Taka, and they mug Musashi.

Douki & Taka double whip, double CHOP, and then shake hands to DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Douki has Musashi in a Camel Clutch for Taka to basement dropkick! Cover, TWO! Taka drags Musashi up, brings him over, and bumps him off buckles before he snapmares. Taka digs his knuckles into Musashi’s face, the ref counts, and Taka lets off. Taka kicks Musashi around, stands him up, and whips him to a corner. Taka runs in to SHINING WIZARD, then he pushes Musashi down to cover. TWO, but Taka SHINING WIZARDS again! Cover, TWO! JUST FACELOCK! Douki BLASTS Yoh for good measure as Musashi endures.

Musashi reaches out but Taka CLUBS him down, and pulls way back! Musashi still fights around, reaches out, and has the ROPEBREAK! Fans cheer while Taka lets go in frustration. Taka drags Musashi up, scoops, but Musashi slips free and ENZIGURIS! Both men are down, Musashi crawls, and fans fire up for the hot tag to Yoh! Yoh rallies on Taka, whips him to ropes, but Taka reverses. Yoh still FLYING FOREARMS! Yoh even HANDSPRING KICKS Douki down! Then Yoh PLANCHAS to take Douki out! Yoh gets back in, to PLANCHA Taka down! Fans fire up with Yoh and he brings Taka up and into the ring.

Yoh brings Taka up, scoops and SLAMS him, then he goes up and up to TWISTING VADER! Cover, TWO! Taka hangs tough but Yoh brings him up. Yoh suplexes but Taka slips free. Taka kicks, but into a DRAGON SCREW! Yoh tags Musashi while fans rally up, and #MUSAKO double whip Taka to a corner. Yoh sends Musashi in to ELBOW, then he sets up, POETRY IN MOTION! Feed to Musashi’s NECKBREAKER, which feeds Yoh’s SHOTGUN! Fans fire up with Yoh and he coordinates with Musashi. They get Taka up, but Taka BOOTS Musashi away! Then he BOOTS Yoh down! Musashi kicks and runs, but Taka runs to redirect and BOOT!

Fans fire up while both men are down! Taka crawls, hot tag to Douki! Douki kicks Musashi, whips, but Musashi reverses. Douki RANAS! Musashi goes to a corner, Douki ELBOWS him, then keeps moving! Springboard and BACK ELBOW! Fans fire up with Douki as he brings Musashi up, Gory Especial, into DODON JUTSU! Backslide cover, TWO! Musashi survives but Douki keeps cool. Douki goes to the apron, takes aim, and he slingshots in, DAY- NO, Musashi gets under! Musashi then gets around, but Douki fights the waistlock. Douki kicks, but Musashi ducks the enziguri to run and dropkick the leg! Then he dropkicks Douki down!

Fans fire up, Musashi runs in again, but Douki BOOTS him! Douki is on the apron, he RAMS a shoulder in, DAY- NO, Musashi stays up and suplexes! Douki slips out to roll Musashi up, into ITALIAN STRETCH #32! Taka intercepts Yoh with a drop toehold, and JUST FACELOCK! Musako endures stereo submissions! Fans rally up, Musashi kicks around and reaches out, but he’s fading! ROPEBREAK!! The ref counts, Douki lets off in frustration but Taka kicks Yoh out of the ring. Taka & Douki coordinate, and Douki wheelbarrows Musashi! But Musashi BOOTS Taka, and arm-drags Douki!

Yoh DROPKICKS Taka out of the ring! Douki fires off forearms, runs, but into DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Fans fire up and Yoh calls for the end! Musashi goes up, Yoh suplexes, FALCON GOROSHI to the FROG SPLASH! Yoh blocks but Taka gets past, and he breaks the cover! Fans fire up, Yoh kicks Taka out and Musashi scoops Douki, MICHINOKU DRIVER MK II!! Cover, TWO!!! Douki survives Musashi’s take on Taka’s own move! Musashi puts Douki up top, Electric Chair and tuck, but Douki fights free! Musashi elbows Douki and runs, into a LARIAT! But Yoh has Douki! Douki fights the underhooks and feeds Yoh to THE MICHINOKU DRIVER!

Fans fire up as Douki aims from the apron! DAYBREAK!! Cover, TWO!!! Musashi survives and Douki is furious! Taka & Douki coordinate! Wheelbarrow, SUPER K DE LA LUNA!! Bridging cover, DOUKI & TAKA WIN!!

Winners: Douki & Taka Michinoku, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Yoh & Musashi earn 0)

After going 0-4, they’re finally on the board! Is there still hope for Douki & Taka in this tournament? Will #MUSAKO be completely derailed after this loss?

 

2023 Super Junior Tag League: Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita VS SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru!

The Might Don’t Kneel, but they have been falling down. And of all teams to be 3-1, it’s the Murder Machine & Heel Master! Will the Ichiban Sweet Boys be able to rise back up? Or will things get too HOT (House of Torture) for them?

Wait, why does Sho get out of the ring? He snatches a TMDK towel to taunt Fujita with it. Fujita is annoyed and he chases Sho back to his corner. Fujita then returns the TMDK towel to the fan and the crowd applauds. But then the House boys attack during introductions! The bell rings as Sho TOSSES Eagles, and Kanemaru stomps away on Fujita. Fans boo but Kanemaru claws Fujita’s face! The ref reprimands, Sho has Eagles all the way up the ramp. Sho returns, he and Kanemaru double whip but Fujita crisscrosses them! Fujita runs, ducks the double lariats and DOUBLE SHOTGUNS! Tag to Eagles and they double shoulder to double STO!

Eagles sets Kanemaru up, Fujita PENALTY KICKS! Eagles STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Eagles finally takes his shirt off and brings Kanemaru up. Eagles bumps Kanemaru off buckles, tags Fujita, and Fujita brings Kanemaru around to scoop and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Fujita drags Kanemaru back up, UPPERCUTS then whips, but Kanemaru reverses and Sho trips Fujita up! Kanemaru BLASTS Eagles, Sho brings Fujita into the very back row of the crowd, and SMACKS him off chairs! Then he CHOKES Fujita with a chair! Fans boo but Kanemaru does the same thing to Eagles in another part of the crowd!

Kanemaru JAMS Eagles with a chair, Sho stops choking Fujita, and Sho drags Fujita up. Sho drags Fujita back up the aisle, Young Lions make sure the fans stay a safe distance away, and Sho puts Fujita in. Kanemaru stomps Fujita, sits him up and ELBOWS him in the head! Kanemaru whips Fujita hard into the corner! Tag to Sho, and the House boys dig their boots in. The ref counts, they let off, and Kanemaru sits Fujita up. Kanemaru and Sho go side to side, to then DOUBLE BOOT! Sho drags Fujita to a cover, TWO! Fans rally but Sho taunts Eagles. Sho stomps Fujita, drags Fujita up, but Fujita throws body shots.

Sho bumps Fujita off buckles, digs his boot in, but the ref backs him off. Kanemaru tags in, and he drags Fujita out of the ring to scoop and SLAM to the floor! Sho taunts Eagles while Fujita writhes, and the ref has to keep Eagles back. Kanemaru puts Fujita in, Sho DECKS Eagles, and then Kanemaru whips Fujita to back drop him! Then Kanemaru turns Fujita over with the BOSTON CRAB! Fujita endures and fans rally while Sho keeps Eagles out. Fujita fights up, powers his way forward, but Kanemaru sits even deeper! Fujita still fights to the ROPEBREAK! Kanemaru lets off while the fans cheer, and Kanemaru stomps Fujita around.

Kanemaru drags Fujita up, bumps him off Sho’s boot, then tags Sho in. Fujita fires back with forearms and elbows! But he gets mugged, and they even claw his face! Sho stomps Fujita down, digs his boot in, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Sho taunts Eagles and Fujita, the fans boo, but Sho just taunts them. Sho scuffs Fujita, eggs him on, but Fujita stands up. Fujita swings, misses, and Sho eggs him on more. Fujita swings but misses more, and Sho stomps him down! Sho whips but Fujita reverses to CHOP! Fans fire up while Sho is stinging! Sho claws the eyes again! Sho runs, but Fujita WHEEL KICKS! Fans fire up while both men are down!

Sho and Fujita crawl, hot tag to Eagles! Eagles RANAS Sho down, then BLASTS Kanemaru! DROPKICK for Sho and the fans fire up with Eagles! Sho rises, and Eagles KICKS! And KICKS! And KICKS! Eagles has the fans rally up, then runs, but into a cheap shot from Kanemaru! Kanemaru stands Eagles up, but Eagles BOOTS Sho, then dodges to send Sho into Kanemaru! Eagles dropkicks Sho’s leg out to BASEMENT DROPKICK LARIAT COMBO! The House boys bail out and Eagles builds speed. Eagles DIVES and the somersault tope hits the House boys down! Young Lions are there to stop Eagles from falling into the front row’s laps!

Fans fire up with Eagles and he drags Sho into the ring. Eagles then runs, LEG LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Sho hangs tough but Eagles keeps cool. Fans join in on “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” Eagles whips but Sho blocks to ROCK Eagles! So Eagles BASEMENT 619s the legs! And springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK Sho’s legs out! Eagles steps through, but Sho kicks him away. Sho hobbles up, but Eagles spins him, hooks him up, but Sho CHOKES Eagles with Eagles’ own bandana to stop the backpack! Eagles knees Sho in return, then KICKS him down! Fans fire up as Eagles steps through, but now Sho boots Eagles into the ref!

The ref goes down, and Sho sneaks up to LOW- NO, Eagles blocks the underhanded uppercut! Eagles ROUNDHOUSES Sho, SUPERKICKS him, then ENZIGURIS! Sho goes down, Eagles fires up and has the legs! RON MILLER SPECIAL! Fujita intercepts Kanemaru with a KIMURA! SHO TAPS, but there’s no ref to count it!! TMDK would’ve won by now! Wait, here comes the rest of the House! Yujiro, Evil and Dick beat down TMDK’s Sweet Boys! Fans boo as Yujiro kicks Fujita out of the ring. Evil stands Eagles up, he and Dick double whip, and then Dick runs in to back elbow! Yujiro BOOTS and Evil clotheslines!

Evil and Yujiro then set Eagles up for Dick’s DICK CHOP!! Eagles sputters and Sho laughs as he gets his Murder Tool! But Fujita is back, and he DECKS Sho! And DOUBLE SHOTGUNS Evil & Yujiro! Fans fire up as Fujita builds speed! Fujita FLIES! Yikes, a bit scary there, but Fujita still takes Evil & Yujiro down and stands back up! Fans fire up as Fujita then hurries into the ring to BLAST Dick! But Kanemaru kicks Fujita! Kanemaru whips, Fujita reverses but Kanemaru holds ropes. Kanemaru DUMPS Fujita out, and then grabs his whiskey! Kanemaru aims while Sho distracts the ref. Eagles dodges the bottle!

Eagles BOOST, KICKS, and ASAI- NO, Sho slips free! Sho waistlocks but Eagles uses that to hook him up! But then Sho grabs at the ref to stop the backpack! Kanemaru runs up, but Eagles drops, WHISKEY MIST hits Sho!! Eagles ENZIGURIS Kanemaru, Fujita drags him out! Eagles schoolboy bridges Sho, TMDK WINS!!!

Winners: Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Sho & Kanemaru earn 0)

Justice is served! The Mighty Don’t Kneel, and they don’t get cheated, either! Will Eagles & Fujita soon be aiming for the top of the tournament? Will the House boys still find a way to turn up the heat for the Fall?

 

2023 Super Junior Tag League: Intergalactic Jet Setters VS Bushi & Titan!

Kushida & Kevin Knight have been flying high and they don’t look to be stopping yet! Will the flight path to the finals still be on schedule? Or can the Black Mask & El Inmortal make things tranquilo?

The teams sort out and after LIJ fist bumps, Titan starts against Knight The fans rally up as Knight and Titan circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and then Knight trips Titan. Things speed up, Titan hurdles and Knight leaps over. Knight whips Titan to a corner, Titan goes up and over and handsprings away! Fans cheer but then Knight hurdles Titan. Titan BOOTS Knight, leaps, but into a BACKBREAKER! Knight shouts, “Tsuyoi!” Fans cheer and Knight wrenches Titan. Tag to Kushida, and handoff for an ELBOW HOTSHOT! Kushida storms in, wrenches Titan’s arm, and CLUBS the arm. Kushida then traps the arm to drop a knee on the elbow!

Kushida drags Titan up, wrenches an arm and hands it off to Knight, but then Bushi runs in! Kushida kicks him first, wrenches the arm, and adds that to it! Knight DOUBLE ELBOW BREAKERS! Fans cheer while LIJ both writhe. Kushida stomps Bushi, drags Titan up, and CHOPS Titan! Kushida runs but into a SOBAT, dropkick to the leg, and a SUPERKICK! Bushi BLASTS Knight, then Titan KICKS Kushida! Titan stands on Kushida at the ropes, the ref counts, but Titan grabs an arm! The ref counts again, Titan lets off, and he puts Kushida in a corner. Titan snapmares Kushida to then run and BASEMENT BOOT!

Tag to Bushi and he stomps Kushida. Bushi clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Kushida down. Fans rally, Kushida fights up, and Kushida throws elbows. Bushi knees low, snapmares and headscissors! Kushida flails, reaches out, and he rolls to the ROPEBREAK! Bushi lets go to bring Kushida up and turn, NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE! Kushida is hanging tough but Bushi drags him up. Bushi wrenches, Titan tags in, and Titan goes up. Titan DOUBLE STOMPS Kushida’s arm! Kushida writhes but Titan KICKS him in the leg! Knight storms up but Titan ROCKS him! Bushi stomps Kushida, Titan fires off on Knight in the corner!

Titan kicks Knight out of the ring, then he and Bushi double whip Kushida corner to corner. Titan runs in but Kushida dodges! Bushi kicks and kicks but Kushida reverses to send Bushi into Titan! Fans fire up as all three are down! Kushida crawls his way over, hot tag to Knight! Knight springboards to DOUBLE FLYING LARIAT! Direct hits and Knight fires off hands on Titan! Knight whips, scoops and SLAMS Titan! Then Knight scoops and SLAMS Bushi! Knight scoops and SLAMS Titan on Bushi! Then Knight SPLASHES them both! Fans rally and Knight stalks Titan. Knight brings Titan up and whips, but Titan reverses to TORNADO-

NO, Knight blocks the DDT, to pop Titan up for a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fans rally but Knight keeps cool as he tells Titan, “Vamos, amigo! Vamos! <Let’s go, buddy! Let’s go!>” Knight runs in, SATELLITE- NO, Titan denies that DDT, then goes Matrix to dodge the lariat! CALF KICK and Knight ends up in a corner! Fans fire up with Titan, he runs in but Knight puts him up top! Knight CHOPS, then jumps up, but Titan slips under! Bushi shoves Knight down while Titan BLASTS Kushida! Titan tags Bushi, and then KICKS Knight in the side! LIJ double whip, to DOUBLE SPINEBUSTER Knight!

LIJ then gets Knight back up, they hang him out to dry, and they each take a corner! MISSILE DROPKICK SANDWICH! Fans fire up and Bushi BLASTS Kushida for good measure. Titan fires up, runs corner to corner, LOCO LARIAT! Bushi runs in, but Knight stops the Code Breaker! Knight ROCKS Bushi, but Titan still springboards in. Knight dodges, comes in and he LEAPS over the double lariats to DOUBLE PELE! Fans fire up and Knight hot tags Kushida! Kushida AX HANDLES Bushi! And LARIATS! And then whips, to hip toss, cartwheel and basement dropkick! Fans fire up and Kushida stands Bushi up.

Knight returns, Kushida Electric Chair Lifts. But Titan kicks Kushida to save Bushi. Knight CLUBS Titan, Titan CLUBS Kushida, Bushi goes after Knight. but Knight and Kushida turn that around. The Jet Setters double whip, LIJ reverses but Jet Setters dosido! DOUBLE SPLASH in the corners! And then JET IN MOTION on Titan! They hoist Titan up, UPPER ROOM RANA! Fans fire up but Bushi kicks Kushida. Bushi CLUBS Kushida, but Kushida waistlocks! Knight runs in, Bushi fights back! Bushi sends Knight to the ropes, but Kushida gives him the BOOST! The crossbody takes Bushi down, Kushida PENALTY KICKS the arm!

Kushida waits as Bushi stands, HOVER- NO, Bushi fights off the armlock! Bushi fires forearms but Kushida KICKS and KICKS the arm! Kushida whips, Bushi reverses, Kushida handsprings, into BACKSTABBER! Fans are thunderous as Titan is back and he swings on Knight! Knight throws Titan by his mask but Titan kips up to PELE! And then Titan DIVES! Direct hit and Knight goes down! Bushi has Kushida now, CODE BREAKER! Titan springboards, ANGEL INMORTAL!! Bushi covers, LIJ WINS!

Winners: Bushi & Titan, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Intergalactic Jet Setters earn 0)

LIJ just beat the team that beat the current champions! Do Bushi & Titan still have a chance at going to the finals? Can Kushida & Knight still course correct before the end?

 

2023 Super Junior Tag League: Master Wato & El Desperado VS Clark Connors & “Drilla” Dan Moloney!

The Way of the Grandmaster & The Rogue Luchador have won the last two times they were in the main event, because somehow, they’re working as a team! But now they’re up against THE IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships! Can #DespeWato get the hattrick? Or will they just get hit with a Full Clip?

Par for the course, Desperado does not want to war the team shirt Wato made for him. Wato sighs and sets the shirt in the corner in case Desperado changes his mind. The teams sort out and Wato starts against Drilla. They circle and the fans rally up. The tie up, Wato wrenches and wrenches and CLUBS the arm. Wato wrenches again, hammerlocks, then headlocks. Wato wrenches again but Drilla wrenches to ROCK Wato! Drilla TOSSES Wato out, goes out after him and CHOPS him! And BOOT him! Wato falls over, and Drilla stomps him right in front of the front row! Connors goes after Desperado, then Drilla CHOPS Desperado!

Connors ROCKS Wato, keeps after him as he goes into the crowd, but Wato CHOPS back! Drilla throws Desperado into the ring, and he goes after the mask! Red Shoes reprimands Drilla but Wato DECKS Connors! Drilla lets off the mask but Wato goes after him! Wato CLUBS Drilla, whips him to the corner, but Drilla reverses. Drilla runs in, but into BOOTS! Wato BULLDOGS Drilla down! Fans fire up and Wato KICKS Drilla! And KICKS! And KICKS! Drilla stands but into more KICKS! Connors sneaks a tag, Drilla reverses the whip, and Drilla hurdles, drops, and Connors POUNCES while Drilla BLASTS Desperado!

Connors stomps Wato, drags him up, and snap suplexes! Connors pushes Wato to a cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Connors is annoyed. Connors drags Wato up to CHOP him down! Connors taunts the fans, stands Wato up, and CHOPS him back down! Fans still rally for Wato but Connors mocks them now. Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Connors drags Wato back up. Connors bumps Wato off Drilla’s boot, then Connors sucker punches Desperado! Desperado hits back, those two brawl, and Connors CLUBS Desperado down! Red Shoes reprimands but Connors goes back to Wato. Tag to Drilla, and Drilla brings Wato around.

Wato breaks free and CHOPS! But Drilla CHOPS Wato down! Drilla eggs Wato on while giving him kicks. Wato snarls, Drilla pushes him around, but Wato CHOPS! And CHOPS! Drilla CHOPS Wato down again! Desperado coaches Wato but Drilla stomps Wato around. Drilla stands on Wato’s fingers, but Wato grits his teeth. Drilla drags Wato up to CHOP again! Wato stays up this time, and he CHOPS! Drilla CHOPS! Drilla eggs Wato on, fans rally up, and Wato KICKS! Drilla CHOPS! Wato KICKS! Drilla CHOPS! Wato KICKS! CHOP! KICK! Drilla wobbles, but he still CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS!

Drilla ripcords but Wato breaks free to KICK Drilla down! Fans fire up while both men crawl, hot tags to Connors and Desperado! Desperado swings, Connors dodges! Connors swings, Desperado dodges! Connors blocks a kick, Desperado dodges the haymaker to whip, but Connors reverses. Desperado ducks ‘n’ dodges and SPEARS! Then Desperado hoists Connors up, BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up with Desperado and he stands Connors up. Desperado gut wrenches but Connors fights the lift! Connors fireman’s carries, but Desperado fights that to knee low! Connors UPPERCUTS! Desperado RAMS into Connors!

Connors blocks the takedown to KNEE Desperado, then runs to SPEAR Desperado down! Fans fire up while both men are down. Connors crawls to the cover, TWO! Fans rally as Desperado is still in this, but Connors snarls. Connors sits Desperado up, to RIP at the mask! Red Shoes reprimands, the fans boo, and Connors lets go. Desperado’s hair is coming out the front of his mask now! Connors stands Desperado up, taunts him, but Desperado fires a forearm. Connors eggs Desperado on so Desperado CHOPS! Connors wags his finger, but Desperado fires more shots! Fans fire up, but then Connors UPPERCUTS Desperado!

Desperado sits up, and he flips Connors off! Fans fire up and Connors grins, as he BENDS the finger! Desperado HEADBUTTS back! Connors falls, Desperado staggers about, but Desperado calls to Wato! Tag and fans fire up! #DespeWato gets Connors up, they double whip, but Connors holds ropes! Connors TOSSES Desperado out, then puts Wato on the apron! But Wato GAMANGIRIS back! Wato springboards to FLYING UPPER- NO, Connors dodges, and Drilla SUPERKICKS! Connors UPPERCUTS, Drilla ENZIGURIS! They lock ‘n’ load, DOUBLE GORE!! Cover, DESPERADO BREAKS IT!

Fans fire up but Drilla stomps away on Desperado! Drilla drags Desperado to TOSS him back out. Drilla stomps Desperado more, and Connors brings Wato up. Tag to Drilla, Drilla brings Wato up and Connors climbs. Fans rally and Desperado trips Connors! Connors lands on his wild rhino while Wato slips out to waistlock Drilla! Drilla fights the German, switches, roll-up and roll through, DRILLA- NO, Wato arm-drags free! Drilla ENZIGURIS Wato, then ducks Wato’s kick to SPINEBUSTER and DOUBLE STOMP! Both  men are down but fans rally up for Wato. Wato and Drilla stir, go for their corners, hot tags to Desperado and Connors!

Desperado and Connors stagger in, and Connors throws a forearm! Desperado ROCKS Connors back! Connors ROCKS Desperado again, but Desperado ROCKS Connors again! They go back and forth, and fans rally up! Desperado ROCKS Connors and Connors staggers back. Connors shakes the ropes, and he ROCKS Desperado again! Desperado comes back to ROCK and ROCK and ROCK! But Connors wrenches to UPPERCUT! Connors whips, but Desperado reverses and RAMS him! Desperado reels Connors in but Connors fights the suplex! Connors wrenches and ROCKS Desperado again!

Connors whips, Desperado reverses and SPINEBUSTERS! Flip and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, ONE?!? Connors roars and fans fire up again! Desperado seethes but he nods at Connors. Desperado drags Connors up, winds up, and ROCKS him with a right! Red Shoes warns about closed fists but Desperado throws more shots! Then he fires forearm after forearm! Connors CHOPS, UPPERCUTS, then CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS, UPPERCUTS and HAYMAKERS! Desperado ROCKS Connors! Desperado eggs Connors on but Connors flips Desperado off. Desperado BENDS the finger! Desperado whips, Connors reverses and POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO!!

Fans fire up as Desperado hangs tough. Connors seethes, he drags Desperado up and reels him in, but Desperado fights the suplex! Connors CLUBS away on Desperado, suplexes again, but Desperado wrenches, trips, cradle, then STRETCH MUFFLER! Fans fire up as Desperado gets an arm, NUMERO DOS! ELEVATED NUMERO DOS! But Drilla drags Red Shoes out before Connors TAPS! Desperado is furious, but he runs into a CHAIR SHOT! Drilla throws that chair to Connors and grabs another for himself. Fans boo as Connors wants more! Drilla fetches a few more, and Connors storms up on Desperado.

Connors RIPS at the mask more and more! It’s almost completely gone at this point! We can see pretty much all of Desperado’s real face! Connors puts Desperado’s face on one chair, and gets the other! Fans rally for Wato but where is he? Connors SMASHES Desperado with the chair!! Drilla gets Red Shoes in, Connors covers, and Red Shoes counts. TWO?!?!? Desperado lives!! Fans are thunderous as Desperado roars, but Drilla GORES him down!! Drilla grabs the title belts and Connors takes one. They aim, but Wato SPRINGBOARD UPPERCUTS Connors! And DROPKICKS Drilla! And then Wato FLIES to take Drilla down!!

Desperado gives a THUMBS UP! He actually compliments Wato! Desperado fires up, and he drags Connors over to one of the belts! Underhooks and PINCHE- NO, Connors fights out to UPPERCUT! LOCO MONO!!! And then, GOLDEN PINCHE LOCO!!! Connors gets smashed on his belt! Desperado calls to Red Shoes, covers, DESPEWATO WINS!!!

Winners: Master Wato & El Desperado, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Connors & Moloney earn 0)

Incredible! Not only do the champions fall again, but Desperado worked together with Wato! And he wears the shirt, as a spare mask! Good enough for Wato! Will Connors & Drilla owe more golden tickets after this? Will they lock and load to still take the tournament trophies?

As for Desperado, he gets the mic to say, “Someone needs to translate this to our opponents. Thank you. All that stuff you tried, I was doing that with Suzuki long ago. Eating all that was damn tough, but it was fun as hell. That’s that. Hey, Junior Tag Champions, you wanna bring that? I’ll always be your opponents. Someone will translate that for you.” Fans cheer as Connors & Drilla finally make their exit. Desperado then says, “I think I’m gonna puke so I wanna get outta here. But I’ll say this. I think this here, on the mic, is as important as what happens bell to bell. I know it’s your character to be a pain in the ass, but today… You helped me out.”

Fans applaud that, and Desperado says Wato nods and agrees, but his actions don’t live up to it. “That’s why I still hate you.” But he’ll still say, “Thank you.” Fans cheer that, too! Desperado even offers a handshake! Wato takes it, fans cheer even more, and then Desperado says his head hurts so he’ll take off. Wato can finish this. Wato takes the mic as Desperado hobbles off, and Wato tells “Despe-san, thank you for your continued support. Together, let’s climb this Junior Tag League. From here on out, as a team, we will take this Super Junior Tag League!” Fans cheer and Wato takes a bow, but will he and Desperado use teamwork to make the dream work?

 

Here are the NEW Super Junior Tag League Standings!

Master Wato & El Desperado: 4-1, 8 points
Intergalactic Jet Setters: 3-2, 6 points
Clark Connors & Dan Moloney: 3-2, 6 points
Sho & Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 3-2, 6 points
Catch 2/2: 3-2, 6 points
Yoh & Musashi: 2-3, 4 points
Ryusuke Taguchi & The DKC: 2-3, 4 points
Bushi & Titan: 2-3, 4 points
Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita: 2-3, 4 points
Douki & Taka Michinoku: 1-4, 2 points


My Thoughts:

Another great round of the Super Junior Tag League, with some really great moves in who won and who lost. Catch 2/2 gets back up again, even with TJP’s neck still bothering him. Douki & Taka finally getting on the board was great, they really got that match going hot to lead to that. At the same time, I don’t really see Yoh & Musashi getting to the finals so this loss hasn’t really hurt them. TMDK still making it through all the cheating from The House of Torture was great stuff, great win for them, and it helps bring The House of Torture away from the top spot.

A bit of a shame that the Jet Setters aren’t at the top spot anymore but at the same time, LIJ needed to get back up for their own run to survive, so that’s a fine win for LIJ. And of course, an awesome main event with an awesome moment between Wato and Desperado before they beat the champs. I said last round that those guys feel like shoe-ins for the finals, can’t wait to see them finish strong these last four rounds.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/28/25)

SmackDown in the UK!

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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!

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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.

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. 

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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