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Mitchell’s WWE Fastlane Results & Report! (10/7/23)
Racers, start your engines!
Are you ready for life in the Fastlane?
Indianapolis is known for high speed thrills and crashes, and WWE is bringing the same! But will Seth Rollins survive his first-ever Last Man Standing match? Or will the King of Strong Style run him off the road?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Finn Balor & Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day VS Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso; Cody & Jey win and become the new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
- Six Man Tag: Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar & ??? w/ Zelina Vega VS Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits; Rey, Santos & Carlito win.
- WWE Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL VS Charlotte Flair VS Asuka; Iyo wins and retains the title.
- John Cena & LA Knight VS Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa w/ Paul Heyman; Cena & Knight win.
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship Last Man Standing Match: Seth Rollins VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Rollins wins and retains the title.
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It’s the Fastlane Kickoff Show!
Join Kayla Braxton, Jackie Redmond, Wade Barrett, Booker T and Peter Rosenberg in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action here in Indy!
Santos Escobar talks with Rey Mysterio backstage.
They know their strengths and weaknesses, as well as Lashley’s and the Profits’. But Santos has to ask, is “he” going to come through? And if it comes down to it, if it’s still just 3v2, Escobar will do it but… Did “he” come through? Rey says he put the call in, and the text. Rey knows “he” read the text, but there’s been no response. But…! Trust Rey. Rey trusts “he” will come through. They shake hands, and we have until the Six Man Tag happens, so will the LWO’s third man be here?
Backstage interview with Paul Heyman.
Byron Saxton thanks The Wise Man for this time, and asks about how well he feels Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa are going to do against the “mega tandem” of LA Knight & John Cena. What? Where is that nickname coming from? How stupid, “mega tandem.” Cena & Knight barely like each other. They’re a team out of necessity because they’re targeted by the Bloodline. Now the Bloodline, Jimmy & Solo, are brothers. They come from the same world, have the same blood in their veins, hence Bloodline. Cena & Knight aren’t a bloodline, they’re trying to survive. Which means tonight, ladies and gentlemen, trust the Wise Man when he says this will be an easy victory for Jimmy & Solo.
Byron then asks, “What if they lose?” Heyman frowns. How could Byron ask that stupid question? Bloodline? Losing? To Cena & Knight? Heyman can’t believe the man wearing pale canary yellow asked that! Why would they lose?! No, really? What sense would it make? Why? WHY!? It makes no sense to ask! Get Kayla Braxton to interview him next time, at least she has intelligence. Heyman rants on and on as he storms into the Bloodline locker room, will he end up even angrier if all that actually happens?
Backstage interview with Damage CTRL.
Cathy Kelley is with Iyo Sky, Bayley & Dakota Kai to get some strategy talk from Iyo going into the Triple Threat. Bayley asks if Cathy is an idiot or if this is the first day on the job. Iyo is the Evil Genius of the entire WWE! She isn’t sharing any strategy! Iyo has Bayley calm down and says “daijoubu,” it’s fine. Iyo has her strategy. And she doesn’t need DMG CTRL tonight. Bayley & Dakota are a bit stunned. Iyo heads out on her own, and Bayley huffs and puffs after. Dakota is dreading this, will the Role Model be able to accept staying in the back?
Jade Cargill has arrived backstage!
And she shakes hands with Triple H! The Game welcomes the Storm, will Jade have her eye on tonight’s Women’s Championship match?
Welcome to Indianapolis.
“You didn’t think you’d just roll through beautiful Indianapolis and not get a little color commentary from Pat McAfee himself, did ya? Look, I’m no mathemetist, never claimed to be an astrophysicist, but I know fast when I see it. Going Mach 3 with your hair on fire is my comfort zone, okay? And hot damn it if tonight ain’t a strap in, keep all hands and feet inside, tick the governor off kinda night! And if there’s one thing I know about this town, it’s that fortune favors the fast. Look at ’em. Superhuman specimens. Athletic A-Listers. Straight up debonair dogs! Born to do one thing: win.
“Gotta keep your head on a swivel, though, fam! Sometimes, even the Fastlane finds a little oncoming traffic. If you’re not fired up right now, I’d say we need a pulse check on an ol’ wet blanket. We are ramping towards a big finish. WWE Fastlane, coming at you like a Mack truck! Let’s goooooo~!”
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Finn Balor & Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day VS Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso!
The Prince & Punisher took these titles at Payback, but they had to stack the deck against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn to do it. Will they do it all over again to keep these titles from The American Nightmare & Main Event Jey? Or will opening the night mean they just lose ’em sooner rather than later?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who puts pedal to the metal!
The teams sort out and Priest starts against Jey. Fans rally up as Jey and Priest circle, the fans chant “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” and the two tie up. Priest powers Jey to a corner, the ref counts, but Jey headlocks back. Priest pushes Jey with a forearm then powers out. Jey RAMS Priest but Priest rebounds to run Jey over! Fans boo but Finn soaks up the heat. Jey keeps cool and he resets with Priest. They circle, the fans rally for “UCE! OH!” again, and the two tie up again. Priest puts Jey in another corner, the ref counts, and Priest lets off slowly. But Jey avoids the sucker punch to fire off body shots! Fans fire up and Jey whips, but Priest reverses.
Jey comes back to UPPERCUT! And KICK a leg! Jey RAMS Priest into a corner, tags in Cody and fans fire up! Cody and Jey isolate a leg to kick, and then Cody headlocks. Fans rally for Cody but Priest powers up and out of the headlock. Cody ducks ‘n’ dodges and slides to kick and RHODES UPPERCUT! Fans fire up as Cody then dropkicks a leg! Priest hobbles, Cody wrenches an arm, tag to Jey. Jey KICKS the bad leg! Jey brings Priest around to HEADBUTT! Priest wobbles and Jey runs, but Priest LARIATS Jey down! Fans boo Priest while Jey checks his teeth. Priest drags Jey up and TOSSES him to the corner!
Priest ROCKS Jey, ROCKS him again, then tags Finn. They mug Jey, Finn throws more hands, then he climbs up to soak up the heat. Finn stomps Jey, then drags Jey up to bump him off buckles. Finn RAMS into Jey again and again, then lets off as Jey sputters and drops to his knees. Finn brings Jey up but Jey HEADBUTTS back! Jey RAMS Finn into the corner, tag to Cody! Cody throws hands on Finn, headlocks, but Finn powers out. Things speedup and Cody catches the hurdle to a fireman’s carry! GUTBUSTER! Then Cody suplexes Finn, holds Finn up, and marches around before the GOURD BUSTER!
Cody brings Finn back up, wrenches an arm, and he tags Jey back in. Fans rally as Jey HEADBUTTS Finn again! Jey HEADBUTTS again, whips, but Priest tags in. Finn reveres the whip, Jey ducks ‘n’ dodges and UPPERCUTS Finn, but Priest ROUNDHOUSES Jey down! Fans boo and Cody protests but The Judgment Day simply bent the rules, no breaking. But Priest CLUBS Jey on the apron, pushes him back into the ring, and then sits him up. Priest ROCKS Jey, taunts Cody, then puts Jey in the corner. Tag to Finn and Priest whips Jey to mule kick! Finn front kicks! Priest low kicks! Finn SCISSOR KICKS! Cover, TWO!
Finn clamps onto Jey with a chinlock and squeezes tight. Fans rally as Jey endures, and Jey fights up, only for Finn to whip him to a corner. Finn CHOPS and throws hands! Finn snapmares, runs and basement dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Finn stays between Jey and Cody, drags Jey up, and then Finn ELBOWS Jey in the head! Tag to Priest and they mug Jey. Fans rally for “USO! USO!” but Priest pulls Jey into a motorcycle stretch. Jey endures the knee in his back and his arms being pulled back, and Cody rallies the fans up. Jey fights to his feet, throws body shots, but Priest throws Jey down by his hair!
Fans boo and Cody protests, but Priest UPPERCUTS Jey to the corner. Then Priest sucker punches Cody! Cody wants in but Priest runs to ELBOW Jey! Tag to Finn and a slingshot STOMP! Cover, TWO! Finn snarls, drags Jey up, and ELBOWS Him in the head again! Finn chinlocks and grinds Jey down. Fans rally up as Jey fights, but Finn squeezes tight. Jey pushes at the hold, stands up, and throws more body shots. Finn keeps Jey from Cody, they’re so close! Jey throws hands on Finn, but Finn still holds on! Jey keeps trying, but Finn whips him, so Jey BLASTS Priest! Jey dodges Finn and Finn hits buckles!
Fans fire up while both men are down! Jey crawls for his corner, Finn reaches out but Jey gets away, hot tag to Cody! Fans explode as the American Nightmare rallies on Finn! Cody whips, Finn reverses but Cody CLOBBERS Finn! Finn runs in but Cody goes up an d over to then POWERSLAM! Cody keeps moving, springboard, BEAUTIFUL DISASTER! Cover, TWO! Finn survives but Cody keeps his cool. Cody pounds the mat and fans clap along. Finn rises slowly, Cody dragon sleepers, but Priest is back! Cody ROCKS Priest, then hits a DRAGON SCREW in the ropes! But Finn rolls Cody up, TWO!
Cody gets Finn after all, but Finn spins it around! Only for Cody to drop and kick from below! Then springboard, but Finn catches the cutter to the EYE OF THE STORM! Cover, TWO! Cody is still in this and fans rally up. Finn aims from a corner, runs in, SHOTGUN! Cody hits buckles then falls, and Finn climbs up! But Cody trips Finn first! Cody climbs, Finn and Cody throw hands! Fans rally as Cody gets the edge and then brings Finn in. Stalling SUPERPLEX! Fans are thunderous while both men are down! The ref checks both men, they’re both okay to continue. Cody and Finn crawl to their corners, hot tags to Priest and Jey!
Fans rally as Jey fires hands on Priest! Jey powers up and puts some stank in the HAYMAKER! Jey whips, Priest reverses but Jey ducks ‘n’ dodges and mule kicks! Off comes the shirt, for the UPPERCUT! Priest wobbles into the fireman’s carry! But Priest slips free to BELL CLAP! Priest blocks a kick but not the DRAGON WHIP! Priest ends up in the corner and fans fire up! They chant “UCE! OH!” already as Jey goes to the corner. Jey joins in, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” hip- NO, Priest puts Jey on the apron! Jey GAMANGIRIS, goes up, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Priest is still in this and Jey is frustrated.
Priest goes to the apron, Jey storms up on him, but Priest spins to ROUNDHOUSE! Priest runs in, blocks a superkick and then clinches, FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Now Priest is frustrated as he stands back up. Priest shakes out the bad leg, and he soaks up the heat. He mocks the “UCE! OH!” chant before he runs in, but Jey ELBOWS him first! Jey goes up but Priest CLUBS Jey, and then brings Jey into the crucifix! But Jey slips free! Jey DECKS Finn, then DUMPS Priest! Jey builds speed and he DIVES! Direct hit on The Judgment Day! Fans are thunderous again as Jey puts Priest back in! Jey climbs up and USO SPLASH!! Cover, Finn breaks it!!
Fans can’t believe it but Finn got there just in time! But then Cody springboards to CODY CUTTER!! Cody and Finn both flop out of the ring and Jey goes to another corner. Jey aims at Priest, runs in, but into a KICK! Priest choke grips, SOUTH OF- NO, Jey slips free! Jey ducks ‘n’ dodges and SPEARS?!? A shot at Roman Reigns as Jey goes to the corner! But wait, here come Rhea & Dom! Mami and her boy waited until the last moment, but Jey SUPERKICKS Dom! Jey looks Mami in the eyes, and she smiles. Jey says he sees her, but goes back to the corner. Jey climbs but Finn anchors his feet! Jey kicks Finn away but Priest ROCKS Jey!
Priest positions Jey just right, goes up after him, and then Finn tags in, SUPER STEINER!! Finn is up in the other corner, COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, CODY BREAKS IT!! All four men are down and Rhea is shocked! She thought they had this! Cody checks Jey, helps him up, and Dom coaches Priest. Priest is hurting from his own Steiner, but he and Finn rise together. Fans are electric as these four start throwing hands! Jey has Finn, Cody has Priest! Priest ROCKS Cody, runs, springboards but into a SUPERKICK! Finn SLINGBLADES Cody! Jey SUPERKICKS Finn! JD McDonagh is here?! Jey SUPERKICKS him!
Finn runs in, Jey sidesteps and O’Conner Roll, TWO into a BRIEFCASE SHOT!! Finn rolls Jey up, TWO?!?!? Now Rhea is really angry!! The Irish Ace argues with the ref about the count but the count was fair! Cody YANKS McDonagh down, but then Priest APRON CHOKE SLAMS Cody!! Priest then pulls the hood off the desk and clears it! Priest drags Cody up onto the desk, but McDonagh runs in! Cody dodges and the briefcase hits Priest’s leg!! Cody then gets Priest for a CROSS RHODES ON THE DESK!!! The Judgment Day is freaking out! Finn checks with McDonagh but Jey FLIES to take them both out!!
Jey puts Finn in, dodges him, Cody tags before the SUPERKICK!! Then Jey hoists Finn up for Cody, FLAPJACK CUTTER COMBO!! A modified One D?! And then Cody hits CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, Cody & Jey win!!!
Winners: Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso, by pinfall (NEW Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions)
The Irish Ace was meant to be a trump card but he just messed it all up!! Now Cody & Jey reign together, will these second generation stars liberate Raw and SmackDown from The Judgment Day? Is the Judgment Day going to implode after what just happened tonight?
Wade Barrett and Booker T talk backstage.
What a way to start Fastlane! But what about that main event? This is going to be great! Then who is crazy enough to team with The LWO against Lashley & The Profits? Who knows, but this is definitely life in the Fastlane! Xavier Woods walks in and says this is gonna be goodt! Mind if he joins them? In here? Yeah, with two legends? Why not! Because he was gonna order Pizza Hut. OMG Pizza Hut? Yes, he likes that stuffed, crust, pepper-oni and bacon! But he can get like a big dinner box. And he’s using the app so it’ll be hot and fast. Well Wade’s got some bad news! What? Actually, no, Wade loves Pizza Hut!
Y’know why? BECAAAAUSE~…. They can get breadsticks, wings and dipping sauces! These three are gonna have some fast food for Fastlane, but what’re you gonna have for dinner?
Six Man Tag: Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar & ??? w/ Zelina Vega VS Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits!
Well, just as the living legends were wondering, the living legend that is the King of Lucha has put in the call, because he and the rest of the LWO needs help! Who will dare defy the All Mighty to help Rey & Escobar? No one is with them when they make their entrance, and so the teams sort out. Montez Ford starts against Santos and rubs in that is is 3v2. But Escobar SLAPS Ford, KICKS him, then KICKS him again. Ford shoves, Santos sunset flips but Ford rolls through. Santos avoids the Penalty Kick, then gets his knees up as Ford moonsaults! Dawkins storms in but Santos KICKS him back out!
Santos CLOBBERS Ford, swipes at Lashley, then CLOBBERS Ford again! Santos runs in, Ford puts him on the apron but Santos GAMANGIRIS! Ford flounders, Santos goes up, CROSSBODY! Both men go to corners, and Santos spells it out. “L! W! O!” But Ford avoids the double knees to DECK Santos! Ford laughs at Santos, goes up the corner, but Santos GAMANGIRIS again! Santos goes up to get Ford, for a SUPER DUPER STEINER!! Cover, Lashley breaks it! Lashley looms over Santos but Santos gets up to stare him down. Ford CHOP BLOCKS the leg! Dawkins tags in and he ROCKS Santos!
Dawkins tags Lashley, hits the CYCLONE SPLASH and ENZIGURI, then Lashley RAMS into Santos! NECKBREAKER! Fans boo but Lashley soaks up the heat. Lashley taunts Rey, clamps onto Santos, but Santos drops out of the full nelson! But Lashley drags Santos up to bump off buckles, kick low, and Lashley reels Santos in. Lashley suplexes and he holds Santos up! Fans do cheer that, and then Lashley SLAMS Santos down! Tag to Dawkins and he covers Santos, TWO! Dawkins stays cool and he looms over Santos. Fans rally up but Dawkins whips Santos to a corner. Dawkins runs in to CYCLONE SPLASH again!
Dawkins keeps moving, but Santos DROPKICKS him down! Hot tag to Rey! Rey rallies, tilt-o-whirls and RANAS! Dawkins staggers, Rey BLASTS Ford, but Dawkins kicks low. Dawkins whips, Rey KICKS back, then runs to BLAST Lashley! Rey elbows Dawkins, drop toeholds him onto ropes, but Lashley tags in while Rey dials it up! Lashley catches the 619, Dawkins ROCKS Rey and Lashley SLAMS Rey down! Fans boo but the All Mighty Profits are loving it. Lashley puts Rey in, runs in at the corner, and he RAMS into Rey! Lashley brings Rey in, gut wrenches, and CLIFFHANGER! Ford is all fired up and Lashley tags him in.
Ford slingshots in just to show off, and he runs to SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Ford mocks Santos, then stalks Rey. Rey goes to a corner, Ford runs in and KICKS Rey in the side! Ford stomps Rey again and again, but the ref counts. Ford lets off, has a crazy smile on his face, and he brings Rey up. Ford whips Rey corner to corner hard, then drags him to the corner. Tag to Dawkins and Dawkins stomps Rey. Dawkins drags Rey up, RAMS into him again and again and again, then DECKS Rey! Dawkins taunts santos, the ref reprimands, and the ref misses Lashley CHOKE Rey! Lashley tags in and Dawkins stands Rey up for elbows.
Lashley throws more shots, then he stare Santos down. Lashley runs back in but into a BOOT! Rey fights free of the corner, ELBOWS Lashley, but Lashley whips him to a corner. Lashley runs in, but Rey dodges! Lashley POSTS himself! Ford runs in but Rey TOSSES him! Tag to Dawkins and he drags Rey back, but Rey BOOTS Dawkins away! Only for Ford to YANK Santos down, and RAM him into barriers! The ref reprimands and fans boo but then Zelina hits a METEORA on Ford!! Dawkins whips Rey but Rey tilt-o-whirls to DDT! Rey and Dawkins are down but there’s no Santos to tag! Fans rally all the same, but Rey feels it’s hopeless.
Dawkins drags Rey back, tag to Ford. Ford drops an elbow on Rey’s back! Ford BOOTS Rey down, then scowls. Ford drags Rey up, suplexes, but Rey fights with knees! Rey ENZIGURIS and Ford flops out of the ring! Lashley is frustrated and he fetches Ford. Rey crawls, and CARLITO is here?!? Now that’s cool! Hot tag to Carlito and the fans fire up! Carlito rallies on Ford, then whips, but Ford reverses. Carlito DECKS Lashley, runs Dawkins off, and he dodges Ford off! Carlito whips, Ford KICKS and runs, but into a DROPKICK! Fans fire up and Dawkins runs in. Carlito dodges to clothesline him out!
Rey hits a SEATED SENTON on Dawkins! Lashley CLOBBERS Rey! But santos DIVES to hit Lashley! Ford rolls Carlito up, Carlito rolls through and ducks the enziguri, BACKSTABBER!! Cover, LWO wins!!
Winners: Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar & Carlito, by pinfall
Just like at Backlash in Puerto Rico, Carlito comes through for the Latino World Order! Will Caribbean Cool stick around to help the LWO stand tall on SmackDown?
WWE Women’s Championship Triple Threat: Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL VS Charlotte Flair VS Asuka!
They say all women are created equal, but you look at The Evil Genius, the Queen of Flair and the Empress of Tomorrow and you see that statement is not true. These are three of the best in the WWE today, fighting to be THE best. But with Bayley having stuck her foot in Iyo’s mouth, will Iyo have the solution to these 33 and one-third chances of winning? Or will there be a new WWE Women’s Champion leaving Indianapolis?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who truly wears the crown!
The bell rings and fans rally up as the three watch each other. They circle, then Charlotte BOOTS Iyo! Asuka MISTS Charlotte!! Fans fire up and Asuka cheers herself, before she BUZZSAWS Charlotte! Cover, Iyo breaks it! Asuka still g0rins as Charlotte bails out. Asuka and Iyo are 1v1 for the moment as they circle. Iyo runs in, Asuka dodges, Iyo tiger feints to arm-drag! And another arm-drag! And another arm-drag! But Asuka flips the armlock around fast! Asuka grinds the arm but Iyo kips up, only for Asuka to wrangle her! Charlotte has a medic help her wash the mist out of her eye but that stuff stings.
Iyo headscissors but Asuka kips free. Iyo throws Asuka down by her hair and stalks Asuka. Iyo runs with Asuka but Asuka sends her to the corner. Iyo ELBOWS, but Asuka gets under the Quebrada to go up and MISSILE DROPKICK! Fans fire up with Asuka, but Iyo rolls Asuka up! TWO, and Iyo cradles! TWO, and Iyo steps over, La Magistrol! TWO!! Iyo is surprised but Asuka got out in time! Iyo scuffs and kicks Asuka, then runs, but into an ELBOW! Asuka runs but Iyo ELBOWS back! Iyo runs, but Asuka follows to KICK Iyo down! Asuka runs again, but Charlotte’s back to BOOT her down!
Fans “WOO~” and boo, but Iyo runs to CROSSBODY! Charlotte catches Iyo to FALL AWAY SLAM! Charlotte kips up, ROCKS Asuka, then CHOPS! Charlotte fires off in the corner, puts a leg on ropes, but Iyo jumps onto Charlotte! Charlotte TOSSES Iyo then CLOBBERS her! But Asuka spins Charlotte, only for Charlotte to ROCK her! Asuka KICKS, runs, but into Charlotte’s clinch! BIG back suplex! But then Iyo victory rolls, STOMP 182 on Charlotte! Fans fire up and Iyo says she’ll still be champ. Iyo BUZZSAWS and CLUBS away on Charlotte, and Asuka joins in! The joshi used to team together, so they’re gonna do that here.
Iyo & Asuka double whip but Charlotte goes up and out! Charlotte BOOTS Asuka, RAMS Iyo and then slingshots to roll Iyo up, TWO! Iyo dodges, tilt-o-whirls and LA MYSTICA! CROSSFACE!! Charlotte endures, fights around, fights up to her feet and flips but Iyo slips free! Asuka ROUNDHOUSES Charlotte down! Iyo runs in, Asuka puts her on the apron and HOTSHOTS! Asuka staggers, Iyo springboards, MISSILE DROPKICK! Fans fire up as Iyo brings Asuka to a drop zone, then steps on Asuka on her way up. But Asuka CLUBS Iyo first! Asuka goes up the corner, but Iyo holds onto the corner! Iyo ELBOWS Asuka away but Asuka is right back up, SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX!!
Fans fire up and Asuka aims from a corner. SLIDING KICK! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives but Asuka just snarls. Asuka drags Iyo up but Charlotte climbs a corner! Charlotte CROSSBODIES them both!! Charlotte has the fans booing and wooing while she says she’s gonna be champ. Charlotte CHOPS Iyo, CHOPS Asuka, repeat! “WOO~! WOO~! WOO~!” Charlotte CHOPS Iyo down then she CHOPS Asuka down! Fans fire up as Charlotte drags Iyo up and then brings Asuka in, but they fight the double DDT! They throw hands, and then double suplex! Charlotte fights that to DOUBLE SUPLEX them!
Charlotte fires up and fans are torn, but Charlotte runs in at Asuka. Asuka BOOTS Charlotte but Charlotte GAMANGIRIS! Charlotte shoves Asuka down, catches Iyo for the BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Charlotte goes to another corner, runs in, handspring and DOUBLE LARIAT! Cover on Asuka, TWO!! The Empress stays in this but The Queen keeps her focus. Fans rally up and Charlotte brings Asuka up to ROCK her! Iyo run sin but Charlotte ROCKS her! Asuka kicks but Charlotte blocks to DECK her! Charlotte kicks at Iyo but Iyo blocks to HOTSHOT the leg! Asuka waistlocks but Charlotte fights it!
Iyo springboards to FLYING SUNSET FLIP Asuka! Cover, Charlotte breaks it! Iyo jackknife bridges Asuka, TWO! Asuka has the sunset flip, TWO! Iyo CLUBS Asuka again and again, then runs, but Asuka dodges to HIP ATTACK Charlotte! Asuka then kicks but Iyo blocks! Iyo ROCKS Asuka, whips, but Asuka reverses, so Iyo DIVES into Charlotte! Direct hit at the ramp! Iyo fires up and brings Charlotte up, but Asuka goes to the apron to PENALTY KICK Charlotte! Iyo TRIPS Asuka after that, then goes up the apron. Fans fire up as Iyo calls her shot, ASAI MOONSAULT! Not the best hit on Asuka but she still fell!
But wait, now Charlotte goes up a corner! Fans fire up as Charlotte ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!! Direct hit on Iyo AND Asuka and fans fire up with The Queen! Charlotte puts Asuka in, storms up on her, and drags her to a drop zone. Charlotte climbs the corner again, but Asuka YANKS her down! Asuka runs in but into a BOOT! Charlotte sees Asuka is down in another drop zone, and Charlotte goes up again. But Iyo SHOTEIS first! Iyo then climbs up to CLUB Charlotte, but Charlotte CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Iyo wobbles up top, Charlotte brings her in, fireman’s carry, but Asuka joins in!
POWERBOMB SAMOAN DROP COMBO!!! Cover on Charlotte, TWO!! Cover on Iyo, TWO!! The Empress seethes as both her rivals survive. Fans rally up, “This is Awesome!” and Asuka goes to ropes. Asuka goes around the way, runs in at Charlotte but into another BOOT! Charlotte runs but into an ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Charlotte moves around, ends up in a Triangle Hold, but she turns Asuka into a BOSTON CRAB! Asuka endures, powers through to a cover, TWO! Charlotte escapes and has the legs! Step through, FIGURE FOUR! But Iyo runs in to METEORA Charlotte!! Cover, TWO!!! Charlotte survives and Iyo has to rethink her game plan.
Wait, Asuka sits up to put Charlotte in a DEATHLOCK! So Iyo adds a CROSSFACE! Charlotte endures double submissions, what’ll happen if she taps?! Asuka lets go to drag Iyo into the ASUKA LOCK!! But Iyo pushes back to a cover, TWO! SHOTEI! Iyo wheelbarrows Charlotte but Asuka hits a CODE BREAKER! Both Charlotte and Asuka run, Charlotte SPEARS!! Cover, TWO!!! Asuka survives and shocks Charlotte! Indianapolis fires up again as all three women are down! Wait, Bayley appears! She coaches Iyo up, despite what Iyo told her earlier. Bayley puts Iyo in but Iyo says no, she doesn’t need her!
Charlotte BOOTS Iyo onto Bayley! Fans fire up as Asuka hits a FLYING CODE BREAKER!!! Cover, TWO?!? Charlotte survives and Asuka is beside herself! Bayley tries to coach Iyo up again, but fans rally up again, “This is Awesome!” Asuka fires up, drags Charlotte up, but Charlotte arm-drags and has the leg! Bayley panics as the FIGURE FOUR is on! Bayley scurries around the way, Charlotte bridges to the FIGURE EIGHT!! Bayley distracts the ref so that he doesn’t see Asuka tapping!! And the OVER THE MOONSAULT hits!!! Cover, IYO WINS!
Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Champion)
Bayley celebrates with Iyo, because in the end, she was the insurance policy! Will the Evil Genius remember to keep all variables in mind next time she gameplans?
LA Knight arrives in the Slim Jim Z350!
That was the Mega Star’s real prize for winning the SummerSlam Slim Jim Battle Royal, and it’s definitely a hot rod. But will Knight be feeling even hotter after teaming and winning with John Cena?
Pat McAfee is here!
He narrated the opening video, so of course he’s going to be here! And he’s sporting the Indianapolis Colts legacy belt! McAfee gets the mic to say, “There was no chance in hell I was gonna miss this show on this night in this glorious city.” Indianapolis cheers, and Pat says we all know it when we see it. Members of the WWE Universe know that when the WWE comes to town, everyone wants to appreciate the WWE being there. But so many times, the crowd is dead. No juice, no life. But that is NOT Indianapolis! The fans cheer that! Pat thinks Indianapolis has deserved a WrestleMania. Fans definitely cheer that!
Pat is pretty sure the people in the back heard that, but let’s make ’em feel it. If you think Indianapolis deserves a WrestleMania, give ’em a “Hell yeah.” “HELL YEAH!!” Shout out to Stone Cold. Now before Pat joins the greatest of all time, Michael Cole, and that “hate mass,” Corey Graves, allow Pat to introduce a man who is a SIXTEEN TIME World Champion. A man who will be tag teaming with “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” Ladies and gentlemen, it’s JOHN CENA. Cena makes his entrance, because when it comes to the tag team grudge match, that time is now!
John Cena & LA Knight VS Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa w/ Paul Heyman!
The Greatest of All Time was special guest referee for The Mega Star VS The A-Lister, so in a show of respect back, when there was no one else healthy enough or brave enough to join him against The Bloodline, LA Knight stepped up! Will this 2023 edition of the Mega Powers take down the “Shot Caller” and Enforcer of the Island? Or will all of Heyman’s indignation be justified?
The teams sort out and the fans are all fired up for “L A KNIGHT! L A KNIGHT!” But as this is Cena’s first match back, he starts on his side. Jimmy wants a handshake from Solo but Solo leaves him hanging. Cena and Jimmy circle, fans rally for Cena and the two tie up. Cena headlocks, Jimmy powers out but Cena runs Jimmy over. Fans cheer but Jimmy gets up in a hurry. Jimmy talks with Heyman, Heyman tells him to get in there, and the two tie up. Cena headlocks, Jimmy powers out but Cena runs Jimmy over again! Jimmy scrambles to the corner and looks at Solo. Solo is stoic so Jimmy says he’ll handle this.
Jimmy and Cena tie up, Jimmy headlocks, and Jimmy grinds the hold. Cena fights up, powers out, and then drops down to hurdle over, and he still runs Jimmy over! Cena points to Solo and Jimmy tags out! Fans fire up and Heyman grins as Solo steps to Cena. Cena and Solo stare down, then Cena runs to RAM Solo! Solo stays up! Solo shouts at Cena, so Cena tries again. They RAM shoulders but Solo still stays up! Cena tries again but Solo runs Cena over! Cena writhes and Jimmy says “Now look at him!” Solo paces around, eggs Cena on, and Cena sits up, but Solo HEADBUTTS him down! Solo tags Jimmy and they split the wishbone!
Jimmy taunts Cena, stalks him, and then brings Cena up. Jimmy UPPERCUTS and Cena falls over! Jimmy taunts Cena, shadow boxes, then runs up to UPPERCUT again! Cena falls over, Jimmy stomps him down! Jimmy taunts Cena more before he puts Cena on ropes to CHOKE him! Fans boo, Jimmy lets off, and Solo gets a cheap shot in! Knight protests but the ref keeps him back. Jimmy goes up the corner to soak up the heat. Fans boo but Jimmy goes back to tag Solo. They drag Cena up to mug him, and Solo HEADBUTTS Cena down! Cena flounders around, Solo brings Cena up and puts him on the top rope.
Solo puts Cena in a Tree of Woe and grins as he runs side to side. FALLING HEADBUTT! Cena falls out of the Tree and the Bloodline soaks up the heat. Solo tags Jimmy and Jimmy throws down hands on Cena. Jimmy runs corner to corner, but the hip attack misses! Cena crawls, fans rally up, and Cena reaches out! Knight reaches out, but Jimmy CLOBBERS Cena first! Jimmy headlocks, brings Cena away, and says “Too easy!” Cena fights up, fans rally, and Cena reaches out. Jimmy keeps Cena from Knight but they’re fingertips away! Jimmy throws Cena down by his hair! Cover, TWO! Cena is still in this but Jimmy stalks him.
Tag to Solo and Solo stalks Cena now. Solo stares Knight down, then he aims at Cena. Solo hears the fans cheering for Cena, but he shouts and runs in, HIP ATTACK! That one hits! Solo roars but fans boo, and even Heyman is hurting seeing that impact. Cena flounders but still grabs at Solo’s leg. Solo looms over Cena, and Cena drags himself up. Solo HEADBUTTS Cena! Cena staggers, but he throws a body shot! And a haymaker! And another haymaker! Cena runs, but Solo WHEEL KICKS him down! Fans boo but Jimmy and Heyman love what they see. Solo tags Jimmy in and Jimmy taunts the fans chanting for Cena.
Jimmy taunts Knight, then he brings Cena up. But Cena fireman’s carries! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!! Both men are down and fans fire up! Cena crawls, as does Jimmy, hot tag to Solo and he BLASTS Knight! Fans boo but Solo drags Cena back. The ref keeps Knight from getting involved but that lets Solo stomp away on Cena. Heyman is giving commentary to his phone, maybe to Roman Reigns, and then Solo drags Cena into the corner. Solo climbs up, BANZAI DROP! Cena sputters, but Solo drags him back into place. Fans boo but The Bloodline soaks it up as Solo climbs again. BANZAI DROP!! Cover, TWO!!
Cena is still in this but Solo looms over him. Fans rally as hard as they can and Cena starts to revive! Cena reaches out but Solo keeps him back! Then Solo HEADBUTTS Cena down! Jimmy applauds and starts a “Let’s Go, Solo!” chant. The fans don’t join in but Solo goes up the corner again. But Cena KNEES the Banzai Drop! Solo sputters now while both he and Cena are down! Fans rally, Cena and Solo crawl, hot tags to Jimmy and Knight! Indy explodes as Knight rallies on Jimmy! RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Whip to the ropes, Jimmy reverses but Knight turns that to a NECKBREAKER! Knight DECKS Solo, too!
Knight stomps a “YEAH!” hole into Jimmy! Fans fire up, Solo runs in but Knight kicks and DDTS him first! But Jimmy SUPERKICKS Knight! Cover, TWO!! Knight is still in this and Jimmy is furious! Fans rally behind Knight but Jimmy goes up a corner. Jimmy tells everyone to shut up, here comes the USO SPLASH! NO, Knight moves, scoops and POWERSLAMS! They spell it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Solo returns but Knight kicks and whips. Solo reveres, to SAMOAN DROP! But Cena is up top, to CROSSBODY! Fans fire up as Jimmy USO SPLASHES Cena! All four men are down!
The fans fire up again and Pat himself says “This is Awesome!” The fans join in on that, and the teams regroup. They stand, and Jimmy ROCKS Knight! Knight ROCKS Jimmy! Solo ROCKS Knight, but Knight ROCKS Solo! Cena is still down so Knight throws hands on The Bloodline all alone! JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Left and right and then an ELBOW for solo! Knight whips, Solo reverses and Jimmy TOSSES Knight! But Cena rises!! Fireman’s carry for Solo but Jimmy SUPERKICKS Cena down! Deja vu from SmackDown! The Bloodline then go to the apron, and Jimmy climbs up again. But Knight returns!
Knight DUMPS Solo out, rushes up and has Jimmy! SUPERPLEX, YEAH!! Cena is up and he sees Jimmy! Fans fire up as he raises his hand! “YOU CAN’T SEE ME!” Cena has to DECK Solo first, but he still hits the FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! And then Knight hits B F T!! Cover, Knight & Cena win!!
Winners: John Cena & LA Knight, by pinfall
The Bloodline may be united by blood, but they just didn’t have the fortitude to put away the mega tandem! Cena wants to raise Knight’s hand in victory, but Knight says NAH NAH. Knight raises Cena’s hand in victory! These two are rolling on, will Cena return to the top of WWE? Will Knight reach that summit himself in the near future? Or will The Tribal Chief look to squash that with his return this coming Friday?
The Judgment Day regroups.
Finn isn’t so sure about Priest cashing in now. Priest’s leg is hurt, everyone else can’t get out there. Just relax and try again. No, no, no, no! Priest accepts what happened out there in the tag match, but he is NOT going home emptyhanded! It has to be tonight. Rhea tries to reason with Priest. He’s the one who said he doesn’t wanna rush this, wants to be ready for it. They’ll do it right, and that’s not tonight. Rhea asks for the briefcase. Priest hands it over, and then sits down. Will the Punisher have no choice but to simply sit back and watch the World Heavyweight Championship match like the rest of us?
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Last Man Standing Match: Seth Rollins VS Shinsuke Nakamura!
The Visionary has never, ever, anywhere in his career, participated in a match with this stipulation. But perhaps the King of Strong Style knew that. Nakamura goaded and trolled Rollins into giving him this rematch from Payback, but who will really get payback in the last lap of Fastlane?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who crosses the finish line and who hits the wall!
The bell rings and both men rush in! Nakamura dodges, slides out, so Rollins just runs up! Nakamura moves so Rollins bails out of his tope, to then pursue on foot! Nakamura slides back into the ring to say, “C’MOOON~!” Rollins smirks, and looks under the ring! Rollins gets a kendo stick! Nakamura is worried so he runs away again. Nakamura then trips Rollins, RAMS him into the apron, and he stalks Rollins around the way. Nakamura sends Rollins into barriers! Fans already want tables but Nakamura CLUBS Rollins’ back. Nakamura KNEES and CLUBS Rollins, then brings him up the ramp.
Nakamura reels Rollins in, but Rollins fights the suplex! Rollins suplexes Nakamura to the floor! Fans cheer and the standing count begins as Nakamura writhes. Rollins stomps Nakamura, and he pulls up floor mats! Rollins reels Nakamura in to- NO, Nakamura fights the bomb! Nakamura brings Rollins over but Rollins blocks the throw to SMACK Nakamura off steps! Nakamura flounders, Rollins brings him up and RAMS him into more steps! Rollins pulls those steps apart and fans fire up! Rollins RAMS Nakamura down! Rollins then gets space, and CHUCKS the steps! Nakamura dodges and steps hit steps!
Rollins runs back but Nakamura avoids the stomp to steps! Rollins blocks a kick to ROLLING ELBOW! Rollins puts Nakamura in the ring, fans fire up and Rollins brings out more kendo sticks. Rollins then goes looking for more things, and he tosses chair after chair after chair in! And then a trash can! And a TABLE! Indy is happy to see that! Rollins then brings out a second TABLE! Indy is even more fired up than before! Rollins hurries in after Nakamura, he storms up and drags Nakamura up but Nakamura KICKS Rollins down! Nakamura puts Rollins on the apron, then runs to KNEE LIFT!
Rollins sputters and Nakamura goes up, GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP! The standing count starts on Rollins and Nakamura counts along. Rollins is up at 4 so Nakamura KICKS Rollins! Nakamura stalks Rollins around the way, pushes him into the ring, and he soaks up the heat. Nakamura goes looking for goodies of his own, and has NUNCHAKU!?? Nakamura is a martial arts master, and he CLUBS Rollins with the chucks! And then the other leg! Rollins hobbles around, Nakamura winds up and CLUBS Rollins on the back! Nakamura BOOTS Rollins to a corner, runs in, but into a BOOT!
Nakamura comes back, blocks boots this time and puts Rollins in the ropes! KICK and SLIDING GERMAN! Rollins writhes and the standing count starts. Rollins rises at 3 but Nakamura hits a FLYING KNEE! Rollins is down again so the count restarts. Nakamura paces and Rollins is still down at 5. Rollins stands at 6 so Nakamura KICKS the legs out! Nakamura then takes the trash can and puts it on Rollins! Kendo stick SMACK! And another! And another! And another! Fans fire up as Nakamura lets off. Rollins is down but stirring as the count climbs. Rollins crawls around at 5 but Nakamura has his num-chuks again!
Nakamura CHOKES Rollins with the chucks’ chain! Rollins endures, fights up, and fans rally! But Nakamura kicks the legs out to drag Rollins down! KNEE DROP! Rollins writhes and sputters and the count begins again. Rollins sits up at 4 and hobbles up at 5, but Nakamura brings Rollins in for a SLEEPER! Rollins flails, reaches out, but he’s fading! Fans rally for Rollins and he fights up, to get the ropes for leverage, but Nakamura KNEES Rollins in the back! Then Nakamura clinches, REVERSE EXPLODER! Rollins lands out and SLINGBLADES! Both men are down so the count is on both of them!
Rollins stands at 4 and grabs a kendo stick! Fans fire up and Nakamura is up at 6, so Rollins SMACKS him! And again! And again! And again! AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!! Fans fire up, Rollins has the trash can, and he SMACKS Nakamura in the head! Nakamura falls out of the ring but Rollins builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and down goes Nakamura! But Rollins isn’t done, he puts Nakamura back in. Rollins has the kendo stick yet again, and he aims as fans rally up. SMACK to a leg! Rollins runs to BOOT Nakamura down! Rollins goes up fast, to FROG SPLASH!! Direct hit and the count begins!
Nakamura writhes and sputters but Rollins paces around him. The count is 7, Nakamura stands at 8, and Rollins run sin! Nakamura ducks the kendo stick and tries to use it to choke Rollins! Rollins fights so Nakamura hits a KENDO BACKSTABBER! SLIDING KNEE!! Rollins is down so the count begins, but Nakamura prepares a table just in case. The table sits in the corner, Nakamura stalks Rollins. Nakamura brings Rollins around, SLEEPER, but Rollins fights around. Nakamura CLUBS Rollins and REVERSE EXPLODERS! Rollins flounders towards the table, and Nakamura runs in! KINSHASA into the table!!
Fans fire up as Rollins runs to CURB STOMP!! Nakamura is down and the count begins! We pass 5, Nakamura flounders and drags himself up with ropes. Nakamura stands at 8 and Rollins frowns. Rollins storms in to clothesline Nakamura up and out! Nakamura hits the floor and the count begins again. Rollins then goes out, and he decides to use the announce desk! Fans cheer as Rollins clears it off, and Nakamura stands at 8! Nakamura leans against barriers to stay up, but Rollins decides to bring out a LADDER! Fans fire up for that even more than the tables! Rollins carries the ladder, runs in, and he RAMS Nakamura down!
Fans fire up as the count starts again. Nakamura grits his teeth and sits up at 4, hobbles, but Rollins sets the ladder up near the desk! Nakamura stands at 8 again, but Rollins drags him over to ROLLING ELBOW! Nakamura wobbles, and Rollins makes sure he is on the desk. Rollins goes up the ladder, fans fire up again, and Rollins aims. But Nakamura moves! Rollins has to abandon his plan and fans boo. Rollins hurries down to run up and CLOBBER Nakamura! Nakamura almost falls into the front row! Rollins SMACKS Nakamura off the apron, RAMS him into barriers, then brings him around the way.
Rollins TOSSES Nakamura over the barriers! The count begins while Nakamura is down in the front row, but Rollins grabs himself a chair! Rollins chases Nakamura deeper into the crowd, and SMACKS Nakamura on the back! They keep going, Rollins SMACKS Nakamura off the safety railing by the stage! Fans are loving this as Rollins scoops Nakamura. Nakamura slips free to RAM Rollins into the bleachers! Then Nakamura SMACKS Rollins off a road case. Nakamura climbs up into the upper deck?! Nakamura drags Rollins up to join him, throws forearms, and they continue along the edge. Rollins fires hands in return!
Fans fire up as they brawl on the very edge, and then Rollins BITES Nakamura!! Rollins brings Nakamura around but Nakamura LOW BLOWS Rollins! Nakamura BOOTS Rollins and Rollins lands on the stage below! Rollins writhes, he’s done at 5, and at 7! Nakamura grins but Rollins drags himself up at 9!! Nakamura KICKS Rollins in the back! And he SMACKS Rollins with a chair! Another SMACK to the back and Rollins goes to center stage. Rollins stands but Nakamura SMACKS him again and again! Fans still want tables, and Nakamura has Rollins on the ramp. Nakamura KICKS Rollins, then SMACKS him again!
They return to ringside, Nakamura swings but Rollins ducks! Chair hits post and Nakamura is disarmed! Rollins tucks Nakamura in, but Nakamura back drops! Rollins lands on the bare concrete!! He suffers his own intentions from earlier! The standing count climbs, Rollins is down at 5, then at 7. Rollins drags himself up at 9 once again, so Nakamura CLUBS his back! Nakamura puts Rollins in the ring, storms his way in, and he aims from a corner. “YAO~!” KIN- SUPERKICK!! Rollins hits the PEDIGREE!! Both men are down and the standing count begins! They’re both still down at 5, and 7!
Rollins slides out to get to his feet, Nakamura rises quickly at 9!! Nakamura flounders his way out the side, and Rollins sees there’s still another table. Fans fire up as Rollins struggles to puts that in the ring. The back is hurting so Rollins settles for standing it up out here. Rollins then fetches Nakamura, but Nakamura RAMS Rollins into the apron! Nakamura fires off fast hands and a KNEE! Rollins wobbles, fans sing for him, but Nakamura puts Rollins on the table. Nakamura goes up the corner! He mocks the singing, before he SUPER KNEE DROPS through the table!!! Fans lose their minds as table and possibly Rollins’ body both break!
Nakamura checks his legs, he seems okay, and “This is Awesome!” as the count climbs. Nakamura stands at 6, Rollins flounders at 8! Rollins uses the busted table to stand at 9.5!! Nakamura is furious and he SMACKS Rollins with another chair! And again, and again! Nakamura leaves Rollins behind for the count, even sitting the chair up in the ring. Rollins scrambles up at 7, so Nakamura goes out after him. Nakamura still has a Cheshire Cat grin, but Rollins POSTS Nakamura! Rollins hobbles around, and he looks at the ladder again. Michael Cole and Corey Graves tell him no but the fans sing “WHOA~ OHH~ OHHH~!”
Rollins fumes, storms up to Nakamura, and then brings him over. Rollins puts Nakamura on the desk again, goes up the ladder, but then Nakamura goes up the other side! Rollins sees that and intercepts by dragging Nakamura up! Nakamura fights the suplex, and MISTS Rollins!! Rollins falls through the desk!!! The King borrowing an idea from The Empress, and he stands high above as the count climbs. Rollins is down at 5, at 7, fights up, and somehow stands at 9.9!! Nakamura is frustrated as he climbs back down. Nakamura KICKS Rollins, puts him in the ring, and fans chant “This is Awesome!”
Nakamura circles around Rollins, scoops him, and hits a BACKBREAKER on the chair!!! Rollins somehow stands, but Nakamura KINSHASAS him through the table!!! Rollins is down in the wreckage as the count climbs! Nakamura smiles as the count reaches 7, and 8, and then 9, but Rollins slides out of the ring to be on his feet at 9.99!! Nakamura is mad again and he goes back out to kick Rollins around! They go back to commentary so Nakamura can TOSS Rollins into the timekeeper’s area! Nakamura keeps after Rollins with knees as they go into the crowd again. Nakamura kicks Rollins towards some staging area at the back corner of the arena.
Nakamura SMACKS Rollins off wood, then hoists him onto the platform. Nakamura climbs up to join Rollins and the crowd in this area get to be closer to the action. Rollins eggs Nakamura on so Nakamura rains down fists! Nakamura roars, fans boo, but Nakamura stands Rollins up. Fireman’s carry, but Rollins fights free! Rollins kicks low, underhooks, PEDIGREE!! Nakamura flounders up again, and Rollins CURB STOMPS Nakamura down!!! Both men are down, the count begins! Rollins stands at 8, Nakamura stands at 9! So Rollins reels Nakamura in to FALCON ARROW through tables!!! Fans lose their minds again!
The count climbs, Rollins flounders, we’re past 7! 8! 9! Nakamura flops over, Rollins stands, ROLLINS WINS!!
Winner: Seth Rollins (still WWE World Heavyweight Champion)
Everything Nakamura did was brutal and calculated, yet it was NOT enough! The Visionary, the Revolutionary, Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins still comes out on top!! But how much longer can Rollins keep this up now that everyone knows about the literal target on his back?
My Thoughts:
Great stuff tonight here as WWE moves Fastlane up in their calendar. Only five matches feels so much better to get through than five HOURS of matches, WWE showing AEW how it’s done on that level. Moving on, good promos in the kickoff show to help add to the matches. The Six Man Tag starting as a Handicap match at first was fair, that is classic wrestling trope to keep us guessing until the “right moment.” Carlito being the guy was a great surprise and great use of continuity, and so of course LWO wins again. This might just be another Premium appearance by Carlito, though he is in great shape.
And Heyman being upset at Byron for suggesting LA Knight & John Cena could beat The Bloodline, now he’s gonna be even more upset because it happened! Really good tag match, Cena taking a lot of the damage, but great win finish between Cena and Knight. Jimmy took the loss in the fight he picked, now he’s definitely gonna get chewed out by Roman on Friday. Awesome Triple Threat for the women’s title, and it was incredibly clever for Asuka to start this with mist to take advantage of the No Disqualification stipulation. Now, of course Bayley gets involved, but surprisingly, she doesn’t cost Iyo. In a way, Iyo owes Bayley, though that opens the door to Bayley rubbing that in, upsetting Iyo, and then Iyo throws how Bayley keeps speaking without thinking.
Awesome tag match to open, great use of Judgment Day dysfunction to cost them the tag titles, though I’m surprised Priest wasn’t more upset at McDonagh. I think Cody and Jey winning was more the vehicle to the Judgment Day dysfunction, but at the same time, it allows Cody & Jey to go to SmackDown again, where they can “finish the story” with The Bloodline. Plus, there’s still a story on Raw where Cody & Jey can be at odds with Kevin & Sami over these titles. And I like that we got that backstage promo of Judgment Day advising Priest to not cash-in tonight. Honestly, I thought we were lingering at the end of the main event for him to defy their orders.
And of course, Rollins VS Nakamura was an awesome Last Man Standing match. Great use of the entire arena, even with the clearly planted crash pad for Rollins for when he falls off the bleachers. Also great use of mist from Nakamura, paralleling Asuka but also Great Muta. Rollins winning by a very close margin is a great move because it makes sure Nakamura is still strong in the world title scene. Priest should definitely step on to Rollins on Monday, though, along with a few others, and then we can get a build towards Crown Jewel on November 4th to figure out who is actually facing Rollins.
My Score: 8.9/10
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!
Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.
Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.
Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.
.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/srciTTbel0
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Ratings:
- Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
- Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
- Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
- Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
- Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4
Results:
Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge
Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.
Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.
Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.
.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/FnKwPqm2ff
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.
Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.
Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!
Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich
I expect very little from this match.
Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.
Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.
Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin
Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.
Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.
Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.
Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.
Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.
Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater
Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.
Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.
Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.
Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.
There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.
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SmackDown in the UK!
DWI Podcast #469: Superplex Sunday
Will John Cena win the WWE Title and retire at Wrestlemania?
Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won't...
Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (3/27/25)
Is there a new Minion in town?
Mitchell’s WWE Evolve Results & Report! (3/27/25)
Evolve enters the Fourth Dimension!
POD is WAR: It All Goes Back To The Spinner Belt
Andrew Balaz, Rey Cash and PC Tunney invite you to come along on a trip inside the minds of Los...
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (3/26/25)
ThunderStorm is TIMELESS!
Greg DeMarco Show: No Stipulation Needed
CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns? Are you buying this as a WWE WrestleMania 41 match? Does it...
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (3/25/25)
La Primera Double Header!
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (3/24/25)
ADRENALINE! IN GLASGOW!
