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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (10/12/23)
Step onto the Proving Ground!

GooMerasKipThe champions of ROH look to test themselves!
Eddie Kingston and Athena both still reign over ROH as the world champions, but who will face them in tonight’s Proving Ground matches?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- ROH World Championship Proving Ground: Eddie Kingston VS Serpentico w/ Angelico; Eddie wins and denies Serpentico a title opportunity.
- The Gates of Agony w/ Prince Nana VS Fresco & Watson; The Gates win.
- ROH Women’s World Championship Proving Ground: Athena w/ Billie Starkz VS Mazzerati; Athena wins and denies Mazzerati a title opportunity.
- AAA Latin American Championship Match: QT Marshall VS Daga; QT wins and retains the title.
- The Infantry VS Shane Taylor Promotions; Shane Taylor Promotions wins.
- Angelico VS Martin Casaus; Angelico wins.
- Mercedes Martinez w/ Diamante VS Lady Frost; Mercedes wins.
- Leyla Hirsh VS Willow Nightingale; Willow wins.
- Gringo Loco VS Action Andretti; Action wins.
- Billie Starkz w/ Athena VS Rachel Riveter; Billie wins.
- Kip Sabian w/ Penelope Ford VS Anthony Henry w/ JD Drake; Kip wins.
- Ethan Page VS Christopher Daniels; Ethan wins.
- Darius Martin VS Scorpio Sky; Scorpio wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Backstage interview with Serpentico.
Dasha is with #SNAKEMAN and says he has a lot to prove in the Proving Ground match against Eddie Kingston. Serpentico says Eddie is a grand campeon in ROH, but Serpentico isn’t the same as he was two years ago when they first faced off. Dasha, what are the parameters of a Proving Ground match? Well, there’s a ten minute time limit- Exactly! All Serpentico has to do is last ten minutes and he earns his title shot. And Serpentico has made it his mission ever since ROH came back that he’d put it all on his back, rebuild it brick by brick and minute by minute. “Eddie, ten minutes, that’s all it takes. Your life changes, and so does mine. See you out there, bud.”
Dasha wishes Serpentico luck tonight, but will all Serpentico need is the will to survive? We find out, next!
ROH World Championship Proving Ground: Eddie Kingston VS Serpentico w/ Angelico!
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings and we’re on the clock. Fans rally, Eddie even shakes Angelico’s hand, and he circles with Serpentico. They tie up, are in a deadlock, so they let off. Serpentico CHOPS, dodges, then CHOPS again! Then dodges and CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Serpentico uses MACHINE GUN CHOPS! Fans fire up as Serpentico whips but Eddie reverses. Eddie runs in but into BOOTS! Serpentico then RANAS, and COMPLETE SHOTS! Cover, TWO! Eddie is still in this but Serpentico hurries to a corner. Fans rally up as Eddie rises, and Serpentico leaps, into a clinch! EXPLODER!
Fans fire up as Eddie rises, and he reels Serpentico in, SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Serpentico survives but Eddie puts on the STRETCH PLUM!! Serpentico taps, Eddie wins!
Winner: Eddie Kingston, by submission (denies Serpentico a title match)
SNAKEMAN talked about surviving ten minutes but that was only five! Angelico gets in to check on his teammate, but Eddie gets a mic. “Hey. Hey. Move, let me shake his hand. Dawg, so what I hurt him? It’s part of the deal!” Eddie and Angelico stare down, but Serpentico accepts the Code of Honor. Eddie asks if Angelico wants a shot, or if he’s going to stab Eddie in the back first. They’re supposed to be friends, aren’t they? Angelico asks if Eddie’s talking to him, and Eddie says yeah, who else would he be talking to? “Ya stupid mofo!” Eddie asks if he wants that shot, yes or no!
Angelico snatches the mic and says Eddie’s messed up now. Next time, we find out that when it comes to hold for hold wrestling, Angelico’s afraid of no man. Then Eddie wants Angelico to show it! Next time, Eddie VS Angelico for the ROH World Championship! They shake on it, but is the Mad King getting himself into trouble taking on the South African Stud?
The Gates of Agony w/ Prince Nana VS Fresco & Watson!
Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun have a battle with Blackpool Combat Club tomorrow on Rampage, so that means they need a warm-up. Will they Open the Gates here in Salt Lake City? Or will it be #LightsCameraFaction on ROH TV?
The Code of Honor is upheld, then the teams sort out. Liona starts against Fresco, but the whole team chants “CUUUT~! CUUUT~!” Fresco says “CUUUT~!” right to Liona, making a cutting hand motion. Liona grabs the hand to BITE it! The ref reprimands, Liona CLOBBERS Fresco, then roars at the team. Tag to Kaun, the Gates mug Fresco then double scoop to SLAM! Fresco scrambles to tag in Watson but the Gates TOSS him in! The Gates double whip, Watson holds ropes to then KICK Kaun and KNEE Liona! The Gates don’t budge, and they DOUBLE SPINEBUSTER! Watson flounders to a corner while fans fire up.
Kaun SLAPS Liona, whips him in, but Watson BOOTS Liona! Kaun runs in but only gets buckles! Fresco returns but Kaun dodges him and Fresco hits buckles. Kaun LARIATS Fresco down! Watson fires off, UPPERCUTS, and roars, only to run into Liona’s POUNCE! The rest of LCF check Watson as he flops out of the ring, but the Gates go out to flank them. The Gates TOSS Ice Williams & Joe Braxton in, and then block double kicks to double ATOMIC SLAM! Watson flounders up but Liona is right on him! They OPEN THE GATES! Cover, The Gates win!
Winners: The Gates of Agony, by pinfall
Liona & Kaun are dominant once again, but will they be able to do this to the BCC? Or will Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta make these giants bleed?
Backstage interview with Daga.
Dasha says tonight, he has a huge opportunity. This is his ROH debut, and he’s facing QT Marshall for the AAA Latin America Championship. Daga thanks Dasha and says he is super happy to show everyone what he is capable of. Tonight, as a former AAA Latin American Champion, he wants QT to understand that he is here and he is coming for that gold! Will El Jefe take back this title at the expense of God’s Gift to Wrestling?
ROH Women’s World Championship Proving Ground: Athena w/ Billie Starkz VS Mazzerati!
The Fallen Goddess is again leading by example in teaching her Minion, while still giving a Future Star of Wrestling an opportunity. But will nothing stop Athena’s ROH undefeated streak? Or will she be taken for a 10 minute ride by Mazzerati?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock. Mazzerati gets around to roll Athena up, TWO! Mazzerati hooks legs, rolls and ghost pins, TWO! Mazzerati wrenches, wristlocks, but Athena slips around to wrench back. Athena wrenches again, wristlocks, but Mazzerati rolls, spins and slips under. Fans cheer and Mazzerati cheers herself, but Athena SHOTGUNS her down! “This is MY show!” Athena runs in at the ropes but Mazzerati drops down. Athena stops from tumbling out and she drags Mazzerati up for a GOURD BUSTER! Fans fire up as Athena looms over Mazzerati.
Athena drags Mazzerati up to CLUB her back down! Billie cheers the champ as Athena puts Mazzerati in ropes. Athena CLUBS away but Mazzerati shoves Athena down! Mazzerati leaps from the apron, but the rana is blocked! Athena POWERBOMBS Mazzerati to the floor! The fans lose their minds and Billie is stunned! Athena drags Mazzerati up to SLING into the railing! Athena taunts Mazzerati to get up, then puts her in the ring. Mazzerati flounders, Athena stalks her, and Athena kicks her down. Athena drags Mazzerati up to SLAM her, then DOUBLE KNEE DROP! Athena then rains down fists!
Athena drags Mazzerati into the motorcycle stretch, her knee digging into Mazzerati’s back. Fans rally, Mazzerati reaches out, but Athena turns her from ropes. Mazzerati fights up, throws elbows, but Athena KNEES low! Athena whips Mazzerati to ropes, but Mazzerati holds ropes to then HEEL KICK! Athena wobbles, Mazzerati tilt-o-whirls and RANAS, but Athena handsprings through! Athena DECKS Mazzerati!! Cover, TWO!! Mazzerati survives but Athena just scowls at her. Athena tells the ref to stop telling her what to do, then she scoops Mazzerati to put her in the Tree of Woe. For some KICKS to the back!
Athena lets off to cheer herself as Mazzerati flops out of the Tree. Athena then runs in, but Mazzerati dodges! Mazzerati returns to KNEE, roll, and SPLASH! Mazzerati snapmares Athena, fires off forearms, then an ELBOW! Mazzerati’s made it five minutes, she springboards, but into a BOOT! Athena clamps on a HEAD ‘N’ ARM TRIANGLE, then rolls it into a top wristlock triangle combo!! Mazzerati taps, Athena wins!
Winner: Athena, by submission (denies Mazzerati a title match)
The ref says stop, and Athena says okay, but then she goes into a CROSSFACE! The ref reprimands, Athena lets go, and she parades around with the belt, but Billie drags Mazzerati out! Billie gets Mazzerati under the ring to hide her from Athena! Athena asks where Mazzerati went and Billie says she ran away. Who knows where to! Athena says Billie better not be lying. Billie finds a way to spare another victim, but will Athena only do worse to the next opponent to make up for it?
Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.
Lexi Nair is with Big Shotty and says he had a competitive showing against Darius Martin, but came up short. What’s next for him? But before Johnson can say anything, in steps Shane Taylor Promotions. Shane Taylor says, “Competitive, close, but you lost. Aren’t you tired of hearing that?” Moriarty says they don’t have this problem. Six on two is like three on one, but you saw how easy it was for them to win last week’s Fatal 4, right? So why doesn’t Johnson get with the baddest fight team in ROH, and show your true potential just like Moriarty did. Or Johnson can keep losing and hold onto these moral victories. It’s up to him.
Shane & Moriarty leave, but what will Big Shotty’s decision be?
AAA Latin American Championship Match: QT Marshall VS Daga!
Though he’s been away from AEW and QTV, God’s Gift to Wrestling has made a name for himself in Mexico. But now, returning to the USA with this belt, will QT still be a star? Or will El Jefe be El Campeon once again?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is the face of Latin America!
But wait, QT gets the mic. He has the music cut, and he says, “Don’t listen to these idiots. QT Marshall, Latin American Champ, good to meet you. Mucho gusto.” Daga is amused, and QT says “Daga” is dagger. But here’s what it doesn’t mean: champion. And it sure doesn’t mean “the greatest luchador of all time.” And QT knows he isn’t the best at Spanish, but when he goes to AAA shows in arenas all over Mexico, they chant “CULERO! CULERO!” Yeah, that’s good, right? He just doesn’t know what it means, so maybe Daga can help him. Please translate so he knows what his fans are trying to tell him.
Daga takes the mic and fans chant it now, “CULERO!” Well, see, what everyone is saying, and Daga agrees with it, QT is an a-hole. Then Daga ROCKS QT with a right! The bell rings and the match is on! Daga fires off on QT, then whips him to ropes. QT stops to KICK Daga, then runs in, but Daga spins him and ROLLING LARIATS! Fans fire up as QT sits up in a daze. Daga drags QT up, underhooks, and Canadian Racks but QT slips free! QT goes to a corner, Daga runs in but is put on the apron. Daga counter punches then GAMANGIRIS! Daga slingshots but QT DECKS him! Fans chant “CULERO! CULERO!” but QT scowls.
QT goes out to fetch Daga, and SMACKS him off railing! Fans boo, the ring count climbs, but QT CHOPS Daga against railing! QT puts Daga in, then slingshots to SENTON! QT does a pretty bad Latino Heat and that just gets fans to boo more. Cover, TWO! QT says to count “Uno Dos Tres!” but the ref says it was just dos. The fans keep chanting at QT as he drags Daga up. But Daga fires off hands! Daga runs, but into a DROPKICK! QT goes up a corner to smile and soak up all the heat. QT goes back for Daga, says he’s nothing but a loser. QT pie faces, says the fans don’t care about Daga, they only care about QT.
But Daga fires up and fans rally behind him. QT keeps pie facing Daga, so Daga ROCKS QT! And again! And again! Daga whips, QT reverses but Daga CLOBBERS him! And again! Daga keeps going, he shoots around, full nelson and pop-up to a GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up as Daga runs in to SPLASH QT! Then another whip for a DROPKICK! QT wobbles into the suplex, BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! QT survives but fans rally harder for Daga. QT crawls away but Daga storms over. Daga drags QT up but QT HOTSHOTS Daga! QT springboards, but Daga dropkicks the legs! QT is stuck, Daga runs to DRAPING BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO!!
QT survives the dagger to the back, and now Daga argues tres but it was dos! Fans fire up for Daga as he goes to the corner but QT anchors the legs. Daga drags QT up to CLUB him, but QT blocks the suplex! They fight, QT gets Daga up but Daga slips out. QT ELBOWS Daga, goes up and TORNADO DDTS!! Cover, feet on the ropes, TWO!!! Then the ref sees the feet! QT says no, that was tres! The ref says no, dos, and that this is QT’s warning. QT frowns, brings Daga up, and says this is the end! But Daga turns suplex to cradle! TWO!! QT escapes, swings, but Daga gets around to backslide! TWO!!! QT gets Daga, rolls him, but Daga kicks and sweeps to SUPERKICK!
Fans fire up with Daga and he gut wrenches! Deadlift to the DOCTOR BOMB!! Cover, TWO!!! QT survives and fans can’t believe it! But the fans rally for Daga as hard as they can as he goes to the corner. Daga climbs, QT stands, and Daga CROSS- DIAMOND CUTTER!! QT gets Daga, then suplexes for the DIRT SHEET DRIVER!! QT grins and brings Daga around, La Casita Magistrol! QT wins!
Winner: QT Marshall, by pinfall (still AAA Latin American Champion)
That last wasn’t even needed, but it was a message sent to lucha legend, Negro Casas! Negro Casas is now AAA, will he have something to say about QT’s reign?
Dalton Castle speaks.
“It demands so much of me. It says, ‘Give me more,’ and I give and I give until I give so much that I’m empty inside. But then I dig deeper and I give ’em more! I give the people exactly what they want because they believe in me. They believe. Nobody else here believes. I’m not on the posters, I’m not on the trucks, I don’t have any new merchandise! But the people, you believe in me. You chant my name when I walk out there, which is why I dig deep and I give you exactly what you demand, and that is a television program that you can sink your teeth into.” Castle finally runs out of breath, but will he never run out of fuel?
The Infantry VS Shane Taylor Promotions!
Two teams hungry for that top spot, hungry for the ROH World Tag Team Championships and everything after that, but still with a way’s to go now collide here in Salt Lake City! Will Captain Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo march up the ranks? Or will #TAIGASTYLE & Big Bad Shaney T run things?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the teams sort out, and Moriarty starts with Bravo. Bravo shouts, “HOORAH!” and the fans reply, “HOORAH!” Bravo and Moriarty tie up, Moriarty headlocks and hits a takeover. Moriarty mocks “HOORAH!” but Bravo headscissors. Moriarty kips free and the two tie up again. Moriarty trips Bravo, steps over the legs to cover, ONE! But Moriarty has a KIMURA! Bravo scrambles to the ROPEBREAK, and Moriarty lets off slowly, to cheap shot with an elbow! Moriarty rope-a-dopes on turbo speed, then circles with Bravo. Bravo gets around and spins Moriarty to ROCK him!
Bravo mocks Moriarty, wrenches an arm, then tags Dean. The Infantry double whip then double atomic drop! They then double hip toss, and DOUBLE FIST DROP! Fans rally, Shane runs in but the Infantry dodge! They block a kick, ENZIGURI then NECKBREAKER! Fans fire up again and Bravo salutes. Dean drags Moriarty up, but Moriarty wrenches, traps the arm, and TWEAKS it! Moriarty swings, but Dean dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! Dean brings Moriarty around to ROCK him with a forearm! Fans rally, Dean whips but Moriarty reverses to wrench and wristlock to whip. Dean uses that to ROCK Shane!
But Moriarty BOOTS Dean down! Fans boo but Moriarty tags Shane and Shane drags Dean up to short arm LARIAT! And then another short arm LARIAT! Shane short arm LARIATS again! Shane whips and runs in to clothesline in the corner! Dean wobbles, Shane reels him in to scoop and SLAM! Tag to Moriarty and he covers, TWO! Dean survives but Moriarty wrenches the arm, isolates it, and STOMPS the elbow! Tag back to Shane and he drags Dean up. Fans rally, Dean throws body shots, forearms and fans fire up! Dean kicks, Shane blocks to HEADBUTT! Dean wobbles, Shane reels him in, URENAGE!
Shane runs to SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Dean survives but Shane tags Moriarty. Cover, ONE!! Moriarty clamps onto the KIMURA! Dean fights up, RAMS Moriarty into a corner, but Moriarty holds the arm! Dean RAMS Moriarty in again, then arm-drags free! Fans fire up, but Moriarty keeps Dean from Bravo! Moriarty RAMS him into a corner, runs in again, but Dean goes up and over! Hot tag to Bravo! Bad News & Tattoos dodges Moriarty to BLAST Shane! Then he DECKS Moriarty! And again! Bravo whips, Moriarty reverses but Bravo turns hip toss into BNT!! Moriarty flounders from the sidewinder DDT and fans fire up with Bravo!
Bravo has the fans shout “HOORAH!” Bravo runs in, Moriarty puts him on the apron, but Bravo HOTSHOTS! Bravo SUPERKICKS Shane, then slingshots in to COMPLETE SHOT!! Cover, TWO!! Moriarty survives but Bravo tags Dean. The Infantry get Moriarty up, time for BOOT- NO, Shane trips Bravo and SMACKS him off the apron! Moriarty wrenches an arm to ELBOW BREAKER! But Dean spins Moriarty to BUTTERFLY BACKBREAKER! Cover, SHANE BREAKS IT! Shane drags Moriarty over, tags himself in, but so does Bravo. Shane blocks Bravo’s kick, shoves him down, but Bravo rolls back.
Bravo dodges in the corner, Shane hits buckles! Bravo runs in, jukes and ROCKS Shane! The Carlie Crush hits once, Bravo wants to knock Shane out! But Shane URENAGES Bravo down, then DECKS Bravo!!! Cover, Shane Taylor Promotions wins!
Winners: Shane Taylor Promotions, by pinfall
Bravo called his shot, but THAT was a knockout! Will that right hand be exactly what brings Shane back to the top of the mountain?
Backstage interview with Billie Starkz.
Lexi is excited for her “Minion In Training Bestie” having a match tonight, and Billie is, too. But… Billie wants to talk about their previous training session. Lexi said Billie sucks?! Lexi defends that she just felt Billie could work on some things. Mercedes Martinez & Diamante walk in and they both confirm, Lexi said Billie sucks. Her cardio was horrible, that she’s not a good wrestler, that Lexi is the bestie, and that Billie isn’t even a real minion. Billie IS a real minion! So she’s proud of being called that? How long as she even been hanging with Athena? Because any second now, she’s gonna turn on you.
Mercedes says Athena is no good, because she’s known her for a long time. Athena’s turned her back on Mercedes lots of times. Billie says that’s her family Mercedes is talking about! Oh, really? Well who here has the “bestie” shirt? Lexi says they’re making one for her. Diamante then snatches Billie’s fanny pack! They steal the fanny pack! Lexi says to not let them get in her head, and good luck tonight. Billie thanks Lexi, and grumbles at the bullies. Will Billie prove that even a minion can be too much for an OG Badass?
Angelico VS Martin Casaus!
This match-up may look familiar from a certain underground wrestling promotion, but no, this is still ROH. That said, will the South African Stud be rolling into his title match with The Mad King? Or will this crazy moth get in the way?
The Code of Honor is upheld and the fans rally for Marty. Seems Salt Lake likes moths. Marty does Angelico’s dance, but Angelico shows him how to really Bernie Lean. Marty does his own dance moves, but Angelico shows off the string move! Marty no like! Marty kicks but Angelico blocks to JAB! Marty does like that. Angelico JABS, and JABS and JABS and JABS! Angelico whips, Marty reverses but jumps into an atomic drop! Marty seems to really like that… But then Angelico DECKS Marty! Marty wobbles around, Angelico whips him to ropes, but Marty reverses, only for Angelico to reverse.
Angelico drops but Marty STOMPS him! Marty laughs, brings Angelico up but Angelico stops the buckle bump to backhand, JAB and buckle bump! Marty says he loves it, let’s do that again. So Angelico JABS and bumps, JABS and bumps! Marty fires up, shoves Angelico, and says “This is how it’s done!” Marty rams his own head into the buckle again and again! Fans count all the way to nine, Marty really winds up, but Angelico rolls him up! TWO, and Marty shoves Angelico to then CLOBBER Angelico with a headbutt to the chest! Cover, TWO! Marty drags Angelico, Angelico swings, but into a full nelson SLAM! Cover, TWO!
Angelico survives but Marty has a wild look on his face. Marty stalks Angelico, hoists him up, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Marty gets frustrated and he storms up in the corner. Angelico BOOTS Marty, but Marty comes back. Angelico BOOTS again, then runs to LARIAT! And LARIAT again! And again! Angelico dodges Marty to LEAPING LARIAT! Salt Lake is salty but Angelico sweeps to EDDY GORDO KICK! Angelico pushes Marty to a cover, TWO! The moth lives and fans rally up. Marty crawls, rises up, but Angelico slips under to grapevine and trip, to then hook the legs! NAVARRO DEATH ROLL!! Marty endures, but taps, Angelico wins!
Winner: Angelico, by submission
Angelico showed Eddie Kingston what he meant about being the best in technical style, but will he show Eddie in person next week?
Mercedes Martinez w/ Diamante VS Lady Frost!
The OG Badass and Cuban Diamond just got done talking down to Lexi & Billie backstage, but will Mercedes bully the Coolest Wrestler You Know? Or will she end up frostbitten instead?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the two circle. Fans rally, the two tie up, and Mercedes trips Frost to stomp her on the back! And she stomps her again! Mercedes stands Frost up just to UPPERCUT! Frost drops to her knees, but Mercedes stands her up to UPPERCUT again! Mercedes whips, Frost reverses but Mercedes ROCKS her! Mercedes scoops and back suplexes but Frost lands on her feet to roll Mercedes up! TWO, and Frost KNEES Mercedes! Frost throws knees, runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges then handsprings back, but Mercedes blocks to KICK Frost in the chest! Fans fire up and Mercedes CLUBS away on Frost’s chest!
Mercedes pushes Frost down, covers with a smile, ONE! Mercedes frowns now and drags Frost up to bump off buckles. Mercedes stomps Frost, the ref counts but Mercedes digs her boot in. The ref counts, Mercedes lets off, and then she just stomps and rains down forearms! The ref counts again, Mercedes lets off, and Diamante gets as cheap shot! Fans boo but Mercedes storms up. Frost pushes Mercedes, throws body shots, then fires forearms! Fans rally but Mercedes pokes Frost in the eyes! Mercedes scrapes Frost’s face off ropes! Mercedes throws forearms, goes corner to corner, but Frost BOOTS her down!
Frost runs, handsprings and SHOTGUNS Mercedes in the back! Mercedes ends up in a corner, Frost runs in but Mercedes sends her hard into buckles! Mercedes hauls Frost up to BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Mercedes covers again, TWO! Mercedes argues with the ref then drags Frost up again. Mercedes scoops but Frost slips free to kick! Mercedes ducks one but not the HEEL KICK! Frost runs, but Mercedes ROCKS her! And again! Frost UPPERCUTS back! Frost puts Mercedes in the corner to RAM into her, handspring back and RAM in again! Fans fire up for Frost and she runs in again, to GAMANGIRI!
Frost pushes Mercedes down, climbs up and fans fire up again. TORNILLO VADER! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Mercedes survives by a literal foot but Frost drags her around to the drop zone. Frost goes back up, and to the very top this time! But Mercedes crawls away and Diamante distracts! The ref reprimands, Diamante hops down, but Mercedes CLUBS Frost! And again, and again! Mercedes drags Frost into the crucifix, for a RAZOR’S EDGE DOMINATOR FUSION!! Cover, Mercedes wins!
Winner: Mercedes Martinez, by pinfall
The bullies break the ice queen, these two might be the coldest wrestlers in ROH. But will Mercedes get the AEW Women’s World Championship back?
Mark Sterling and Josh Woods speak.
Smart Mark says he wanted to talk with The Technical Best in front of cameras because he’s excited. Woods has been running through opponents week after week, he’s on a roll. Next week, we have a great list of opponents, nothing’s been finalized yet but it’s looking good. So what Mark thought they’d do is raise it up a notch, and now Woods has a coach! This man has coached champions and the best in the business. It’s Pat Buck! Mark is sure this will be great stuff. Pat walks in, thanks Mark for this chance, and says it’ll be great working with them. Woods asks why he needs a coach. He’s forgotten more things than this man knows!
Woods is a national champion! A four-time All American! What is Pat gonna teach him? That’s the problem. Woods thinks he knows everything. If he did, he’d be champion already. Pat is insulted, he no longer wants to be Woods’ coach. So instead, Woods is going to face Pat! In Pure Rules! Woods wrestlers great but Pat’s a great wrestler. See you next week. Woods says that’s cute. Is this really what Woods needs, Mark? Mark’s plan fell apart faster than a house of cards, will Pat make Woods fold?
Leyla Hirsh VS Willow Nightingale!
After a great showing against Athena last week that resulted in her first loss in ROH, Leyla might be wondering if she’s still LEGIT. Will she redeem herself here tonight? Or will the Babe with the Power have too much power for even Leyla to bring down?
The Code of Honor is upheld, though reluctantly by Leyla. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up and Leyla drop toeholds, but Willow stays up. Willow gets away and fans cheer as the two reset. They go again, Leyla waistlocks but Willow switches. Leyla switches, ankle picks then waistlocks but Willow fights around. Leyla wrenches an arm, wristlocks, but Willow scoops to SLAM! Fans fire up and Willow runs Leyla over! Willow runs, Leyla drops but Willow rolls. Things speed up and Willow hip tosses Leyla! Fans fire up and Willow puts Leyla in a corner to bump her off buckles. Willow ROCKS Leyla, then fires point-blank lariats!
Fans fire up and Willow brings Leyla around to suplex. Leyla slips out to have a SLEEPER! But Willow RAMS her into buckles! Willow snapmares Leyla, goes up the corner, but Leyla ROCKS Willow, then YANKS her down! Willow hits buckles on the way down and then the mat! Leyla pushes to a cover, TWO! Willow goes to ropes but Leyla kicks her! Leyla CHOKES Willow on the ropes, lets off, and then mocks Willow’s smile before she CLUBS Willow down. Leyla SLAMS Willow’s arm off the mat, then drops knees on it! Leyla pulls on the arm, and she makes Willow clap with her, before she drops another knee!
Fans rally but Leyla soaks up the heat. Leyla storms up but Willow throws body shots! Leyla ROCKS Willow back! Leyla runs, but Willow clinches to URE- NO, arm-drag! And SHOTGUN! Leyla covers, TWO! Leyla clamps onto the KIMURA! Willow endures, fights around, and fans rally up as Willow stands. Willow lifts Leyla but Leyla gets body scissors! Willow reaches out for ropes, but then powers out to SUPLEX Leyla away! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Leyla and Willow rise, Willow goes to a corner, and Leyla runs in. Willow dodges and Leyla hits buckles! Willow runs in to back body block, then clothesline!
Willow snapmares Leyla to then BOOT her down! Willow whips and SPINEBUSTERS! High stack, TWO! Leyla survives but Willow throws down headbutt after headbutt! Fans rally and Willow lets off to smile again. Willow drags Leyla up, fireman’s carries, but Leyla fights free to waistlock. Willow fights the lift, bucks the O’Conner, but Leyla gets around to waistlock and GERMAN SUPLEX! Willow stands, into a LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Willow survives and Leyla is frustrated, but then Leyla steps on Willow. Leyla goes up a corner, but Willow CLUBS her first! Willow brings Leyla off the corner, but Leyla slips free!
Leyla CLUBS Willow, runs, but into an URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Fans rally while Leyla flounders to a corner. Willow runs in to CANNONBALL but only into buckles! Leyla gets up to jump, only for Willow to BOOT! And then POUUUNCE~! PERIOD! The fans fire up as the straps come down and Willow roars! Willow hauls Leyla up, reels her in, gut wrench and BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow wins!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall
And that’s Leyla’s second lose in ROH! So she CLOBBERS Willow! Leyla’s a LEGIT sore loser! She throws down shots on Willow, stomps her, but here comes Skye Blue! Skye is Willow’s friend, she won’t let this bullying happen! But then Leyla just TACKLES Skye! But Skye turns it around to rain down furious fists! Fans fire up as Skye then SUPERKICKS Leyla! Leyla bails out, will she have to find some back-up to get back up? Will that back-up be Maria Kanellis?
Gringo Loco VS Action Andretti!
The Crazy White Boy and the Sight to See are certainly among the top young fliers today, but this could truly be a fast and furious match-up. Who flies highest here in Salt Lake?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and fans rally up. Action and Gringo tie up, Gringo wrenches and wristlocks, but Action spins and flips and wrenches back. Action hammerlocks, Gringo switches it, but Action puts Gringo on ropes. Action then jumps to flying-mare, and things speed up. Action handsprings over the dropdown to then arm-drag! Action has an armlock, Gringo fights up, but Action wrenches and whips. Gringo goes up and over and handsprings away! Fans cheer and Gringo grins. Action and Gringo speed up, Gringo handsprings again, but then Action handsprings, too!
The two rush in, Action trips Gringo to cover, ONE! Gringo covers, ONE as Action goes Matrix! Action then floats all around, hooks an arm and pushes to a ghost pin, TWO! Gringo runs up but into an arm-drag! Fans rally, Gringo fights up, but Action whips. Gringo reverses, Action elbows back, then goes up and jumps onto Gringo’s shoulders, SPINNING RANA! But Gringo handsprings through! Fans fire up, Gringo dodges, Action dodges, and both men stop as they show haymaker. Fans fire up for the exchange while the two reset. Action offers another handshake, and Gringo takes it, to then CHOP Action down!
Fans are torn but Gringo soaks up the cheers and jeers. Gringo stomps Action to a corner, soaks up more cheering, then he brings Action up. Gringo whips but Action kicks him back! Action runs but Gringo pops him up to a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Action survives but Gringo keeps his cool. Gringo gets Action’s legs, ties them up, and he hooks an arm to photo op. Then Gringo CLAWS Action’s ribs! The ref reprimands but Gringo lets off. Action CHOPS! And throws body shots! And forearms! Gringo knees low, whips, but Action reverses. Action then spins Gringo but Gringo pokes eyes!
The ref reprimands but Gringo hits a GABLE GRIP SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Action survives being flipped by Gringo, and Gringo brings Action up. Gringo says he’s gonna end this but Action fires off forearms! Action runs, to CLOBBER Gringo! And again! Action whips, Gringo reverses but Action turns pop-up into DROPKICK! Action kips up and fans fire up! Action dodges Gringo, gives back the eye poke, and then runs in to clothesline Gringo up and out! Action slingshots and ASAI MOONSAULTS! Direct hit and down goes Gringo! Action hauls Gringo up and into the ring, then aims to springboard and 450!
Gringo moves, Action bails out, Gringo runs in but into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!! Gringo survives and Action grows frustrated. Fans rally as Action stalks Gringo to a corner. Action climbs up and rains down fists! The fans count to four but Gringo shoves Action down! Gringo goes up, springboards and FLYING CUTTERS! Direct hit and cover, TWO!! Fans lose their minds and fire up again as Gringo rises. Gringo drags Action to a drop zone, says he’s gonna kill Action, and then goes up. Fans fire up but Action kips up! PELE! Action then runs to leap right up, and SUPER STEINER! Fans fire up for the SHOTGUN!
Gringo is down, Action goes up, SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT! Cover, Action wins!!
Winner: Action Andretti, by pinfall
That finishing sequence was definitely a sight to see! And best of all, Action and Gringo keep the Code of Honor. Action is flying at top speed, will he soon find himself heading for gold?
Backstage interview with Ethan Page.
Dasha is with All Ego and says he’s had a lot of success in ROH as of late. But now he faces ROH icon, Christopher Daniels. Ethan says he is very happy. Last week, he spoke to everyone and “demanded” competition. That is now given to him in the former ROH World Champion, the fallen Angel, Christopher Daniels. Ethan respects Daniels, he is one of the greatest to ever step foot in the ring. Ethan will give Daniels every ounce of respect he has earned by shaking his hand both before and after their match.
But last week, Ethan also told the locker room to pay close attention to Ethan, especially ROH World Champion, Eddie Kingston. If Eddie’s planning on watching the match tonight, Ethan plans on ending it with his hand raised and finally getting five wins in a row. Ethan will give Daniels the utmost respect, but will be damned if he loses. So good luck, and may the best man win.
Billie Starkz w/ Athena VS Rachelle Riveter!
The Minion is again having Coach Athena all on her case with the whistle and the orders, but Billie is still her upbeat and energetic self. Will Billie be able to use the best of both worlds to get this win? Or will the Fallen Goddess have to step in again?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, and they go around. Billie puts Rachelle in the corner, lets off as the ref counts, and cheers her self a la Athena. Fans cheer but Rachelle BOOTS Billie down! Rachelle runs in, Billie goes up and over and ELBOWS, KNEES and LARIATS! Fans fire up as Billie flexes again. Athena says that’s good but stay on Rachelle. Billie reels Rachelle in but Rachelle fights out. Billie blocks the kick to KNEE! And then the underhooks, lift, and STAR 10!! CROSSFACE! Rachelle taps, Billie wins!
Winner: Billie Starkz, by submission
Athena is proud as her Minion is learning to do it her way! She still does it all better, but it’s a start. Billie wants a high five but only gets blows of the whistle. Wait, Mercedes & Diamante attack at the ramp! They beat down Billie, and then Diamante hits a DDT to the stage!! Mercedes says, “This is your friend?! This is your trainer?!” Diamante DECKS Billie! Fans boo as these bullies leave the champion and her sidekick down and out! Is it only a matter of time before Mercedes comes for that Women’s World title?
Kip Sabian w/ Penelope Ford VS Anthony Henry w/ JD Drake!
This episode just got Superbad! Kip is back after five years away, will he start a journey towards the top of ROH? Or will the Saint of Augusta prove he can even put in the work as a singles guy?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the two circle. Henry stays low, using his leg guard, but Kip stays away. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and go shoulder to shoulder. Kip kicks an arm, wrangles Henry with the other and has a top wristlock cover, TWO! So Kip isolates the arm to STOMP it! But Henry comes back to tie up, and then monkey flips! Henry rolls back, Kip jumps up to monkey flip! Double cover, ONE as each man gets an arm up! Another double cover, ONE as they get the other arms up! Double cover, DOUBLE BRIDGE! Fans fire up as Kip and Henry talk trash while upside-down!
The two stand, fight for control, and Henry pops Kip down into an ARMBAR! Kip scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Penelope cheers, as do the fans, and Henry lets off slowly. Kip stays by ropes, Henry rushes in, but Kip puts him on the apron. Kip ROCKS Henry, then goes out to PENALTY KICK from the apron! Fans fire up for the ARABIAN PRESS but JD takes the hit! Kip hurries to ROCK Henry, whip, but Henry reverses! Kip hits railing hard! Fans fire up and Henry runs around the way, full lap before the SHOTGUN BOOT! Fans fire up and Henry puts Kip in the ring. Henry goes up top, to DOUBLE-
NO, Kip moves, and he SHOTGUNS Henry down! Fans fire up again and Kip runs corner to corner to CANNONBALL! Direct hit and fans fire up! Cover, TWO! Henry hangs tough but Kip drags him up. Kip cravats for a neck wrench and he snapmares to then step over an arm. Kip pulls the arm, bends the fingers and twists the wrist, but Henry shifts around. Henry kicks at legs but Kip kicks low. Kip snapmares to KICK Henry in the back! JD says that’s the biggest mistake Kip could make, and Henry CHOPS back! And CHOPS! Kip CHOPS, Henry CHOPS, repeat! Kip shoves, victory rolls, STOMP 182! Cover, TWO!
Penelope argues the count but it was a fair one. Kip frowns and he brings Henry up. Kip clamps onto an arm again, then hooks Henry’s head with a leg, not quite Koji Klutch. Henry fights around, reaches out, and ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Kip lets go at 4, and fans rally up. Penelope says Kip’s got this but Henry fires off fast hands! Henry whips, Kip reveres but Henry ducks ‘n’ dodges and GAMANGIRIS! Henry hurries to waistlock, but Kip grabs a rope! Henry KICKS that arm, then dropkicks the legs out! PENALTY KICK! Fans fire up with Henry and he drags Kip back up. Fisherman and suplex, but Kip slips free!
Kip half nelsons, Henry spins around to try again, AOI SHOUDO!! Cover, TWO!! Kip survives, JD and Henry each fire up, and Henry goes up the corner! Penelope distracts! Fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Henry hops down. Henry runs in, Kip trips him into buckles! Kip drags Henry into the torture rack, for DEATHLY HOLLOWS!! Cover, Kip wins!
Winner: Kip Sabian, by pinfall
A huge win for Superbad, and a hard fought one. How much harder will Kip have to fight if he wants to finally be a champion?
Backstage interview with Griff Garrison.
Dasha is with the Ivy League MVP and says he’s had some “unfortunate” losses, and a rough couple of weeks. How is he planning on moving forward? Griff admits, it has been rough. He and Cole Karter aren’t on the same page, and if you saw Dynamite against Wardlow, well… Maybe he’s just not ready for singles competition yet. Maria and Karter walk in and they both saw that match with Wardlow. Karter, who is now wearing a “Hot Moms <3 Professional Wrestlers” shirt, says Griff should’ve just followed their lead. Griff says yeah, he can accept that, because he hasn’t been doing his best.
But uh, Karter was the one who lost the match. He was too busy looking at the hot mom over here. Maria appreciates the compliment, and to be honest, Griff should be worried. They both need to get on the same page, Griff & Karter both need to work together. She sees so much potential here, and they both have the same goal: winning championships. Isn’t that why we’re here? But she doesn’t have time for this, and they need to figure this out. Maria leaves and Karter tells Griff, “What do you not get, man?” Everywhere Maria has been, she has led people to success. They can do that! Maria is the greatest manager of all time!
Plus, on top of all that… Karter looks around before saying, “She is the hottest mom ever, and we get to look at her every-” Griff stops him there. Karter’s made that point abundantly clear. But Maria is right: Griff & Karter may not be alike, but they both want to be ROH World Tag Team Champions. And they can do that. So if Karter has Griff’s back, Griff has Karter’s. They shake and then head out, will they finally be top team Maria’s been looking for?
Ethan Page VS Christopher Daniels!
All Ego said his piece earlier on, and now the Fallen Angel will respond with actions! Will Ethan make it to 5-0 in ROH and get Eddie Kingston’s attention? Or will the former ROH World Champion turn that 5-15 record around?
The Code of Honor is upheld, as Ethan promised, and the bell rings. The two circle as the fans rally up. They tie up, Ethan puts Daniels in a corner, but lets off as the ref counts. Ethan shows that sportsmanship and respect he mentioned, and Daniels nods. The two go again, tie up, and Ethan headlocks. Daniels fights the hold but Ethan clamps it on tighter. Daniels keeps fighting, but Ethan holds on. Daniels chinbars, powers up, but can’t power out as Ethan holds on even tighter. Fans rally, Daniels brings Ethan to a knee and pops out the back to get a headlock of his own. Fans rally as Daniels grinds and grinds and grinds with his biceps.
But then Ethan powers up! Daniels fights to stay grounded, but Ethan powers out. Things speed up and Ethan CLOBBERS Daniels! Fans fire up and Ethan stalks Daniels to ropes. Ethan scoops to TOSS! Ethan drags Daniels up, suplexes high and lands hard! Daniels writhes and fans fire up while Ethan paces around. Ethan drags Daniels up, wrenches, and whips, but Daniels reverses. Ethan KICKS Daniels, runs, but Daniels ducks to RAM into Ethan! Daniels whips and RAMS Ethan again! Fans rally while Ethan sputters, and Daniels snapmares to then drop a BIG elbow! And another! And then he steps on Ethan!
Daniels mocks Ethan’s cheeky smile, then he brings Ethan up. Daniels puts Ethan in a corner, whips corner to corner hard, and Ethan hits buckles chest first! Daniels then runs in to KNEE Ethan down! Cover, TWO! Daniels is frustrated but he may’ve been a bit lax. Daniels clamps on a rear bearhug and he squeezes tight! Fans rally and Ethan endures. Daniels leans on Ethan, fans rally up, and Ethan throws body shots and elbows! Ethan is free and he ROCKS Daniels with a right! And another! Ethan whips, but Daniels catches Ethan to a COBRA TWIST! Daniels shouts “WRESTLING~!” and fans cheer.
Ethan throws elbows into Daniels’ leg, is free and he hip tosses Daniels away! Daniels is in the corner, Ethan runs in but only gets buckles again! Roll up, TWO! STO! Fans fire up as Daniels snarls and rises again. Daniels vows to end this, and he points to a corner! Fans fire up as Daniels brings Ethan up, but Ethan fights the urenage. So Daniels arm-drags, only for Ethan to come back with a BOOT! Fans fire up again as Ethan stands back up. Daniels drags himself up and Ethan throws hands! Haymaker after haymaker, then a whip. Daniels reverses but Ethan LEAPING LARIATS! And then a forearm in the corner!
Ethan keeps moving, Daniels dodges but Ethan scoops to a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up, Ethan says he’s gonna end it, and he drags Daniels up. Daniels fights, trips, and jackknife bridges, TWO! Ethan sunset flips, TWO! Daniels cradles, TWO! Ethan ghost pins, TWO! Both men stand, Ethan run sin but Daniels dumps him out! Daniels says he’s smarter than that, but Ethan RAMS into him! And step in, but Daniels catches Ethan toa backslide! TWO, but Daniels knees low! Daniels underhooks but Ethan back drops free! Ethan runs in to SPLASH at the corner! And then Canadian Rack, EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, Ethan wins!
Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall
And that’s five! But then Mark Sterling has to ruin the celebration! Sterling has Tony Nese with him as he tells Ethan that he’s impressed. Ethan’s strung together a nice little win streak here in ROH, looks pretty good, so here’s Mark’s idea. Ethan is the perfect person to join the Premier Athlete Brand. It will be difficult, and Ethan cannot quit like he has everything else, from his vlog, to his various tag team partners, to his part in American Top Team. But if Ethan sticks with them, they can take him to the next level.
Ethan gets a mic to say hold on. What they’re offering is to get ahead? Guaranteed? Yes! Ethan asks Salt Lake what they’d think and they say “NO!” Wait, hold on, do they think he should join that Premier Athlete Brand? “NOOO~!” Well, alright. Ethan hasn’t been a man of the people very long, but he understands them. That is a hard FREAKIN’ NO, ya d-bags! Nese tells Ethan no, his answer is irrelevant! Because what makes Mark think Nese wants to partner with “this soft, disgusting body,” huh? What makes Mark think Ethan deserves to stand next to Nese? Hell, Ethan doesn’t deserve to stand in that ring!
Ethan should be in the crowd with the fat disgusting trash of Salt Lake City! In fact, Ethan should be out there every single week participating in Nese’s Group Training! Ohhh~ the offer’s changed! They’ve upped the ante. Now Ethan doesn’t have a manager, he has a personal trainer! And hold on, to address something real quick, sitting in this crowd with these fans sounds like a better way to spend his time than talking to a-holes like Nese! Fans cheer that! But listen, Ethan and the fans know that personal training costs a lot of money. So let’s have a “one on one session” in this ring!
And since Nese is just a meathead, Ethan will spell it out for him so he can understand 1+1=2. Ethan VS Nese, in a match, on ROH TV next week! Nese says deal! Sterling’s second idea blows up in his face, will the All Ego streak continue to six? But then Ethan has everyone hold on. He may be new to ROH, but he knows this tradition goes back to before he ever laced up a pair of boots. They shake hands for the Code of Honor, but Ethan says no, he still has the mic, he dictates how this goes. Give it up for one of the greatest to ever do it, Christopher FREAKIN’ Daniels! The fans cheer Christopher Daniels and Ethan raises Daniels’ hand.
Darius Martin VS Scorpio Sky!
Air Wolf is in singles action again, ready to keep pace with his teammate, Action Andretti. But The Closer has just gotten some momentum going and he isn’t going to let it stop now! These two are high fliers of the highest caliber, but who will get highest of all in the main event?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings and fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Darius wrenches an arm to a wristlock. Scorpio rolls, rolls and spins to then wrangle Darius with a top wristlock. Darius rolls back, slips around, waistlocks, headlocks and hits the takeover. Scorpio headscissors but Darius kips free. Roles reverse as Scorpio hits a headlock takeover, but then he denies the headscissors. Darius rolls to a cover, TWO! Darius pops out of the headlock to hook Scorpio and turn him over, lateral press, ONE! Scorpio runs in but escapes a takedown, only for Darius to arm-drag!
Fans cheer the exchange, and Scorpio fights up. Scorpio whips Darius away, hurdles, then drops to trip and has a toehold! Darius fights free but Scorpio KICKS Darius down! Scorpio scrapes his soles off Darius’ face, and fans are a bit torn. Scorpio storms up on Darius, ROCKS him in the corner with forearms and knees, then he hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Darius shakes out his arms and the fans rally up. Scorpio drags Darius up, scoops him, and storms around for a BACKBREAKER! Darius writhes and Scorpio glares at him. Fans want more of that but Scorpio stomps Darius to the corner.
Scorpio digs a knee in, lets off as the ref counts, and he then drags Darius up. Scorpio RAMS Darius into buckles, then snapmares to a neck wrench. Darius endures, fights up, and he throws elbows and body shots! But Scorpio kick slow, runs, and KNEE LIFTS! But Darius comes back to DROPKICK! Both men are down and fans rally up. Scorpio hobbles up but Darius fires off haymaker after haymaker! Darius whips, Scorpio reverses, but leaps into an atomic drop! Darius runs to HOTSHOT BULLDOG, then GAMANGIRI! Then step in COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO! Scorpio hangs tough but Darius drags him up.
Darius suplexes but Scorpio blocks. Scorpio fights that, waistlocks, but Darius switches. Scorpio elbows free, runs, but Darius dodges to SNAP GERMAN! Darius runs, but into a SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO!! Darius survives but Scorpio doesn’t lose focus. Scorpio drags Darius up, whips him to a corner, but Darius reverses. Darius runs in but Scorpio BOOTS! Scorpio fireman’s carries but Darius holds ropes. Scorpoi upts Darius on the apron but Darius GAMANGIRIS! Scorpio is down, Darius goes up, FROG SPLASH onto knees! Fireman’s carry and T K O!! Cover, Scorpio wins!
Winner: Scorpio Sky, by pinfall
A strong match to finish the night, and leave it to The Closer to come out on top! Scorpio shows Darius respect with the Code of Honor, will both men look to Reach for the Sky?
My Thoughts:
Another good ROH, but it was another two hours when it didn’t have to be, and I’m starting to think I need to treat ROH like I do most NJPW events: only covering title matches and the most obvious of important story matches. Especially when ROH itself doesn’t know how to organize their own card. No offense to Scorpio and Darius, but while their match was good, it wasn’t main event material. For me, it should’ve been the match right before it where Ethan and Daniels give a great match, and it has Ethan and Nese set up a match for next week while also Ethan praising Daniels. I would’ve at least swapped those two.
Kip VS Henry was outta nowhere and filler, as was Gringo VS Henry, but still good stuff. Mercedes beating Lady Frost was also kinda filler, but given the story building between her, Diamante, Billie and Athena, the match should’ve happened before the promo that then foreshadowed the Heels attacking Athena & Billie after Billie’s match. At least Billie won her match on her own this week. And I liked that Billie confronted Lexi on what she said during the “training.” At the same time, this implies that Athena might watch back this episode and be upset Billie saved Mazzerati from Athena’s wrath.
Honestly, all the important, story based matches were the first half. Good Proving Ground matches, and I was a little disappointed Serpentico didn’t get to the time limit. But I like that they set up Angelico VS Eddie for the title next week. And I really like that we got Lucha Underground in ROH with Angelico VS Marty. Eddie will of course retain against Angelico but it will be a great match that I of course will cover regardless of the rest of the show. Good win for Shane Taylor Promotions, good win for Gates of Agony, and great stuff for the AAA Latin American Championship. I kinda wish QT VS Daga was saved for something on TV but oh well.
My Score: 8.6/10
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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!
As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
- The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
- Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
- Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
- Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
- Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.
They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?
Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!
The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?
Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!
Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.
The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!
Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!
Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.
Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!
Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLASGOW KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.
Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?
A car pulls into the parking lot.
And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.
Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?
Carmelo Hayes is backstage.
R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?
Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?
Zelina Vega speaks.
“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”
The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???
Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.
Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!
Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!
Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!
Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!
The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!
Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall
Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?
Charlotte Flair speaks.
“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…
Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!
The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?
Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.
Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”
Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!
Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Candice has Tiffy down with an armlock. Tiff fights up as the fans rally, but Candice wrenches to wristlock. Tiff spins through, goes to ropes, then up the corner to flip and arm-drag! The fans fire up as Tiff rallies on Candice! DROPKICK, and Tiff snarls! Tiff goes to the corner, and Charlotte makes her entrance? The Queen chooses to be fashionably late all so everyone looks at her, including Tiffy. Tiffy handsprings, but Candice dodges! Candice runs up to UPPERCUT, then she snapmares and NECK SNAPPERS! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Candice clamps onto Tiffy with a top wristlock.
The fans “WOO~” as Charlotte now chooses to join commentary. Tiff fights up, has the ROPEBREAK, but Candice CLUBS away on her! Candice backs off, runs up, but Tiff drop toeholds her to ropes! Tiff runs, HIP ATTACKS, and Candice flops back! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays on Candice with a whip, but Candice reverses. Candice CLOBBERS Tiff, covers, TWO! Charlotte corrects Tiffy’s words earlier: Charlotte isn’t the “top girl,” she is THE woman in WWE. Candice HIP DROPS Tiff but the fans rally up. Candice scuffs Tiff, then grinds an arm to drop a knee on the elbow! And another knee drop! Tiff endures and the fans rally up.
Candice keeps on that arm, thrashes it around, but Tiff fights up. Tiff fires body shots, then shoves Candice to Alabama Lift her! Candice sunset flips, Tiff rolls through, TIFFY STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Tiff is frustrated and Candice bails out. Tiff goes to the apron, goes up the corner, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS! Direct hit on Candice and Nia, and Tiff almost stuck the landing! The fans fire up with Tiff and she goes into the ring. Tiff points to the WrestleMania sign, and then at Charlotte, but SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Tiff waits on Candice, Candice slides in, and Tiff stomps her down! Candice bails out, Nia is there to coach her, but Tiff lets the ring count start. Candice gets on the apron, Tiff kicks her, but Candice RAMS Tiff! Candice CLUBS Tiff, has her in the ropes, and hits a NECKBREAKER HOTSHOT! Candice climbs, aims, and leaps to MISSILE DROPKICK Tiff down! Cover, TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO!
Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW!
Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back! Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring!
The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring. Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall
Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!
The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?
Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.
Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?
Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.
Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?
Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.
Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.
Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?
Alexa Bliss speaks.
“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?
Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!
The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!
Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?
The Rock arrives!
His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!
SmackDown returns and…
Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?
Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?
The Rock heads to the ring!
Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”
The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.
The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!
Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.
Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.
They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.
The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.
Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.
The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.
Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!
The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!
No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.
Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.
What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?
WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!
Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?
But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.
Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!
But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!
Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!
Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!
Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles
Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!
Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!
Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?
Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!
Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?
SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?
The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!
Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!
Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!
Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!
Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.
Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!
Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!
But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!
Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall
Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, but with some interesting moves after the sudden change in plans with The Rock showing up. Naomi and Bianca had a good promo to hype up what was meant to be a full match of Naomi VS Liv, but word had already come out before the show that things were being cut for time. But at the very least, they did the right thing of making it a brawl that adds heat to the tag title match on Monday. Also, hilarious how Chelsea & Piper thought the beatdown on Bianca & Naomi was so bad that they would need to be pulled from the Chamber. I also can’t wait to see what happens on Toronto SmackDown.
As for The Rock, I do appreciate he used his authority to kayfabe change more things, all so he could have his promo with Cody. I also appreciate Rock blending his different roles and even different sides, both Heel and Face, to A) bring the news of WM42 being in NOLA, and B) recreate the Corporate Champion/People’s Champion story from the Attitude Era. That was some wild stuff he was saying to Cody. I’m sure quite a few people will try and talk with Cody next week in the go-home. Heels will say do it because they’d love to have what Rock can give, Faces will say not because Cody’s better than that. But naturally, Cody is not going to become The Rock’s Champion, causing Rock to turn on him and really up things going into WrestleMania 41 and perhaps even beyond.
Good stuff in the Elimination Chamber related stories. Jimmy VS McIntyre was great stuff to open, and how fitting that McIntyre loses to Jimmy after talking all that trash about Jimmy and Jey being the same. Jey got McIntyre with something quick, Jimmy got McIntyre with something quick, McIntyre’s ego is obviously his weakness. And at the same time, McIntyre of course destroys Jimmy after because that’s his other personality trait. Priest had good promos with Cody and Braun, and we got great stuff from Solo’s Bloodline. Naturally, we got a miscommunication spot to help finish, we’re really close to Solo VS Jacob, I can feel it. Priest & Braun get the win, mostly because Priest isn’t winning in the Chamber when you’ve got Punk and Cena in there.
Very good stuff with Tiffy Time, from the promos leading into the match to Charlotte being ringside just to watch. Nia & Candice of course get the better of Tiff & Trish, because Tiff & Trish are definitely winning the tag match in Toronto. Charlotte just seems to enjoy trolling Tiff with her presence, so Charlotte probably shows up in Toronto to then confront Tiff after the match. I expect the seven weeks after Elimination Chamber to really heat up, as will Charlotte’s involvement, where she’ll get more active verbally and physically. Also, hell, Rock should go full Corporation and have Charlotte be his Corporate Women’s Champion because of how established she is.
Hilarious stuff from Truth tonight, as always. Truth and Melo having their “who’s on first” again was good stuff, and of course Miz gets in on this story, too. Truth & Knight VS “Melo Don’t Miz” was really fun, but yeah, should’ve figured Nakamura would get involved, too. Melo & Miz making it work could also be really fun, and while Knight VS Nakamura is a rehash, I really hope they find a way to up things. It feels like we’re getting the same with the tag titles as Profits “ruined” that great tag match from DIY and Pretty Deadly, then brawled with MCMG to still come out on top. Last year had a ladder tag title match, so why not do one for these titles this year?
Speaking of escalating, Kevin filming a promo outside Sami’s house was some really well done stuff, as expected of someone as good as Kevin and in such a story as him and Sami. Their match should main event, it needs time to breathe, as it could be just as, if not more violent, than the Chamber matches. What a powerful closing moment we could have if it’s a bloody Kevin and Sami, and one of them is standing over the other, triumphant yet mournful because it was their best friend in the world that they just brutalized.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025
So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?

Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.
This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!
No matter where @ManceWarner and @stephdelander go, @TheSamiCallihan WILL FIND THEM!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/mXz9U7m9PL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Ratings:
- Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
- Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
- NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
- Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
- Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4
Results:
Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show.
Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin
Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.
Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.
It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.
After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3.
Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.
This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis.
.@AJFrancis410 is GOING OFF!
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary
Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!
After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well.
Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with.
NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC
I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”.
Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.
JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.
Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.
The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba.
The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match.
Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore
Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.
Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded.
Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA.
Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons
Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.
We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.
Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two. Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!
Overall Score: 6/10
Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.
Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.
So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.
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