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Mitchell’s NJPW World Tag League Results & Report! (11/28/23)

Block A, round 4!

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Will TMDK be ready for anything?

The World Tag League gets going again, and A Block is looking Mighty! But will Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls still not kneel? Or will their momentum stop in round four?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • 8 Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Bullet Club; LIJ wins.
  • Six Man Tag: Master Wato, Minoru Suzuki & Yuji Nagata VS El Phantasmo, Hikuleo & Jado; Wato, Suzuki & Nagata win.
  • Six Man Tag: Just5Guys VS Ryusuke Taguchi, Lance Archer & Alex Zayne; Just5Guys win.
  • Six Man Tag: Chaos VS Tiger Mask, Atlantis Jr. & Soberano Jr; Chaos wins.
  • 2023 World Tag League, Block A: Gabe Kidd & Alex Coughlin VS The Gates of Agony; The Gates win.
  • 2023 World Tag League, Block A: EVIL & Yujiro Takahashi VS Great-O-Khan & Henare; Khan & Henare win.
  • 2023 World Tag League, Block A: Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii VS TMDK; Yano & Ishii win.
  • 2023 World Tag League, Block A: Shota Umino & Ren Narita VS Kaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa; Shota & Narita win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current A Block standings.

TMDK: 3-0, 6 points
Shota Umino & Ren Narita: 2-1, 4 points
Kaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa: 2-1, 4 points
War Dogs: 2-1, 4 points
The House of Torture: 1-2, 2 points
The United Empire: 1-2, 2 points
Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii: 1-2, 2 points
The Gates of Agony: 0-3, 0 points

 

2023 World Tag League, Block A: Gabe Kidd & Alex Coughlin VS The Gates of Agony!

The War Dogs are chasing that top spot while Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona are circling the drain! Will Kidd & Coughlin break through the Gates? Or will Kaun & Liona finally get on the board?

The Gates know the War Dogs’ game and dare them to bring the fight. They even stand in the crowd! So the War Dogs say bet and they rush out! Coughlin brawls with Liona, Kidd with Kaun, and the fans rally as Liona CHOPS! Coughlin CHOPS, Liona CHOPS, repeat! Kaun chases Kidd up into the bleachers, CLUBS him and then brings him to the back. Kidd throws body shots and a HEADBUTT in return! Liona has Coughlin against railing and CLUBS him! The ref reprimands, someone has to be in the ring! Kidd CHOPS Kaun as they return to ground level. Kaun CHOPS Kidd down! Coughlin knees Liona, whips, but Liona reverses! Coughlin hits railing and tumbles up and over!

Kidd rams Kaun into railing but Kaun ROCKS Kidd back! Kaun then runs Kidd all the way into railing! The War Dogs writhe, Liona roars and the fans fire up! The ref checks on Kidd and Coughlin, they each get up and regroup. They go around to their corner, the Gates go to theirs, and then get on the apron. The four stare down as they step into the ring, then the bell rings, only for all four to bail back out! Fans fire up as the brawl is on again! Liona knees Coughlin low, Kaun has Kidd against a post, but Kidd dodges so Kaun chops the post! Coughlin ROCKS Liona, RAMS him into railing, Kaun UPPERCUTS Kidd!

Kidd RAMS Kaun, whips him, but Kaun reverses and Kidd hits railing hard! Kidd falls in a heap, and then Kaun drags Kidd up. Liona and Kaun whip the War Dogs into the apron, then the railing, and back again! Liona sends Coughlin into railing hard, almost taking out the ref! Then Liona and Kaun run around the way to trade, LARIATS for Kidd and Coughlin! Kidd goes up and over the railing but Coughlin doesn’t, so Kaun DUMPS him over! Fans fire up as the Gates then go out to No Man’s Land to fetch the War Dogs. Kaun digs his boots into Kidd, lets off as Liona brings some railing over, and Kaun sets Kidd up. The Gates SANDWICH Kidd!

The ref reprimands but the fans fire up. Liona SLAMS the railing on Kidd again and again, like a nutcracker’s mouth! Kaun helps out and they SLAM the railing on Kidd again! But Coughlin returns with a chair! He SMACKS Kaun, then HEADSHOTS Liona! Liona doesn’t flinch!? Coughlin hits Kaun again, whips him away into railing, and then Kidd rises up! Kidd RAMS Liona with railing, Coughlin SMACKS Liona with the chair and then CHUCKS it at him! Coughlin fires off on Liona, CLUBS away on him, but Liona shoves him back. Coughlin runs up to DROPKICK Liona down! Kidd JAMS Kaun with a chair!

Kidd storms back over, he SMACKS Liona! Coughlin lifts the railing to SLAM it all down on Liona! Kidd rips railing away from the front row and he buries Liona with it! Coughlin adds on, too! Liona is buried under a dozen lengths of railing, but the War Dogs just keep adding on! Kidd has a fire extinguisher!? He waits on Kaun to get up, runs in, and he CLOBBERS Kaun with it!! Fans cheer and jeer but Kidd tells them all off. The War Dogs then drag Kaun up, mug him, and Kidd holds Kaun’s arms back so Coughlin can CHOP! Then Coughlin pulls up floor mats! Kidd digs his boots into Kaun, then tells Coughlin to finish this!

Coughlin Electric Chair Lifts Kaun and Kidd is on the apron! But LIONA RISES!??! And he CLOBBERS Kidd first! Kaun gets free of Coughlin and Liona sends him into railing! Fans fire up as Liona drags Kidd up, but Kidd claws the eyes! And he POSTS Liona! Kidd hauls Liona into the ring, and he says he’s a MADMAN! Kidd runs in, but Liona POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS him!! Cover, TWO!! Kidd survives but Liona roars! Tag to Kaun and the Gates haul Kidd up! Kaun sees Coughlin up so Kaun BLASTS him! Then they get Kidd up, but Kidd fights free! Kidd fires off haymakers and CHOPS! Kidd talks trash, but runs into THE GATES!!! Cover, COUGHLIN BREAKS IT!

Liona THROWS Coughlin to a corner, runs in, but Coughlin dodges! Kaun runs in, Coughlin sends him into Liona! Coughlin scoops Kaun, to FALL AWAY SLAM! Coughlin roars, scoops Liona, but Liona fights free! Liona HEADBUTTS, then fireman’s carries! But Coughlin fights, slips fere, and Kidd throws in one of the ROH World Six Man belts! The ref grabs that up, Liona storms up to Kidd, but Kidd CLOBBERS Liona with the other ROH World Six Man belt!! Coughlin hurries to scoop and FALL AWAY SLAM for Liona!! The War Dogs run up but Kaun BOOTS Kidd and URENAGES Coughlin! Then he uses Coughlin as a step to DRPOKICK Kidd!

Kaun roars, the fans fire up, and Kaun underhooks. Coughlin wrenches out, waistlocks, Kidd runs in but Kaun ROCKS him! Kaun fights free, but Coughlin has the waistlock again! Kidd rebounds, LARIAT GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO!! Cover, TWO!! Kaun survives and the War Dogs are furious! Fans fire up but the War Dogs get Kaun up. Kidd gut wrenches, Coughlin goes up, but Liona shoves Coughlin down! Kidd lets Kaun go and runs up to DECK Liona! Kaun rolls Kidd up, TWO!! SUPERKICK from Kidd! FOREARM from Kaun! Kidd spins to CHOP! He ROCKS Kaun, flips him off, but Kaun LARIATS!!

Kaun hauls Kidd up, fireman’s carries, GUT BUSTER DROP!! Cover, TWO!! Kidd survives but Kaun roars! Fans fire up with Kaun as he hauls Kidd up. PEDIGREE!! And Liona POUNCES Coughlin!!! Cover, THE GATES WIN!!

Winners: The Gates of Agony, by pinfall (gain 2 points; War Dogs earn 0)

FINALLY! The Gates of Agony get a huge win here to stay alive, could they make a miraculous comeback here? As for the War Dogs, will they return to The Rebel with tails between their legs?

 

2023 World Tag League, Block A: EVIL & Yujiro Takahashi w/ The House of Torture VS Great-O-Khan & Henare w/ Callum Newman!

The House of Torture and the United Empire are both reeling from losses last round, but they’re not out of the running yet. Will the King of Darkness and his Tokyo Pimp be able to stack the deck once again? Or will the Dominator & Face of Fury make them fall like a house of cards?

Well, at least this time, all the cards are on the table as Dick Togo, Sho & Yoshinobu Kanemaru are all ringside to start. The teams sort out but of course the House attacks first! Evil CLUBS Henare and throws him out while Yujiro tosses Khan. The House then attacks on the outside, Sho & Kanemaru stomping Khan while Dick helps Evil. Callum goes after Sho but Sho sends him into railing! Yujiro puts Khan in the ring, then he and Evil storm in. The bell rings but these two continue to stomp Khan. Sho gets on the apron but this is just to distract the ref while Dick & Kanemaru sneak in. They whip Khan corner to corner, then Kanemaru runs in to elbow him!

Dick runs in to ELBOW! Yujiro BOOTS! And Evil clotheslines! Snapmare and then the DICK CHOP! Fans boo and tell the House boys to go away, but Yujiro drags Khan up. PIMP JUICE!! Cover, TWO!! Khan survives and fans fire up! Yujiro says he’ll still end this, and he drags Khan back up, but Henare returns to CLOBBER him! Evil slides in, baits Henare, and then sends him into the ref! LOW BLOW! Evil spins Henare around, but Henare fights free! BACKFIST! But Sho is in, TORTURE TOOL ATTACK! Kanemaru keeps Callum out and then THROWS him over railing! Fans boo but the House swarms again.

Dick puts Khan in, Sho grins as he and Dick drag Khan up. Yujiro has his pimp cane and Kanemaru takes a big swig. But Khan breaks free! And the IRON RIGHT HAND hits Kanemaru low, sending the WHISKEY MIST into Sho’s face! Yujiro still aims, but Khan dodges the cane shot to GREEN MIST Yujiro!! Khan calls to the ref, and then clamps on the IRON CLAW! Khan drags Yujiro up, for the ELIMINATOR! Cover, THE EMPIRE WINS!!

Winners: Great-O-Khan & Henare, by pinfall (gain 2 points; The House of Torture earns 0)

Evil can’t believe it, but all their tricks backfired! AGAIN! Will the King of Darkness learn it’s better to play by the rules? Will Khan & Henare still be able to conquer the block and go to the finals?

 

2023 World Tag League, Block A: Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii VS TMDK w/ Kosei Fujita!

The Clown Prince & Stone Pitbull were on the losing ending of a dog fight with Kidd & Coughlin, and now they’re up against the 3-0 block leaders! Will Yano & Ishii be able to stay afloat? Or will they be sunk as The Mighty Don’t Kneel?

Hysterical Haste hurries to check under the ring, and aha! A bucket! He gets that out of here, no repeat of the G1 Climax loss here! The teams then sort out, Yano impatient as usual. Yano starts against Shane to give us a rematch from their G1 match. The fans rally, Shane and Yano approach but then Yano dodges. Yano thinks he’s smarter than Shane, but Shane CLUBS Yano down! Shane slaps Yano around, saying he’s the dummy. But then Yano claws the eyes, runs, but Shane runs him over! Shane hits Ishii, but Ishii doesn’t budge! Ishii runs in, Shane fires off hands, but Ishii just ROCKS Shane in return!

Ishii whips, Shane reverses, but Ishii ducks, only for Mikey to get a cheap shot in! Mikey laughs but Ishii DECKS him! Shane runs in, Ishii dodges, but Shane DROPKICKS Ishii! Fans fire up and Shane stands Yano up. Shane UPPERCUTS Yano, runs, but Ishii trips him! Yano whips Shane, Shane reverses, but Yano holds ropes. Mikey takes a swipe and Yano tells him stop. Shane CLUBS Yano, argues with Mikey about the messed up swipe, and then Shane whips. Yano reverses, Mikey ends up tripping Shane! Yano unties a buckle pad! Yano dodges Shane, SLAPS him, and then runs, but now Mikey trips Yano so Shane can basement dropkick!

Ishii runs in, Shane ROCKS him, and Mikey slides in. Mikey lifts Ishii up and Shane coordinates with him, BACK SUPLEX NECKBREAKER COMBO! Fans rally up while Ishii writhes to the apron. Mikey stomps Yano, drags Ishii down to whip him into railing, and then he goes after Yano. Shane has Yano’s red chair but that simply distracts Red Shoes from Mikey sending Yano into railing! Mikey puts Yano back in, Shane covers, TWO! Shane pulls on Yano’s arm, bends the fingers, but Yano gets the ROPEBREAK! Shane lets off with a KICK! Tag to Mikey, and TMDK double wrench to then double shoulder tackle!

Mikey scrapes his sole off Yano’s face, then drops a knee! Then Mikey BITES Yano’s forehead! Red Shoes reprimands but Mikey slaps Yano around. Fans rally, Mikey continues to taunt Yano, but Yano claws the eyes! Yano whips Mikey but Mikey reverses and Yano hits bare buckles! Mikey runs but Yano avoids the boot to clinch and BELLY2BELLY! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Yano crawls, hot tag to Ishii! Ishii RAMS Mikey, and RAMS him, and RAMS him! Mikey runs, RAMS Ishii, but Ishii rebounds to run Mikey over! Shane kicks Ishii, whips him to a corner, but Ishii rebounds, only for Shane to UPPERCUT! Shane runs, but Ishii still runs him over!

Fans fire up as Shane bails out, and Ishii kicks Mikey around. Ishii reels Mikey in but Mikey fights the saido with elbows! Mikey swings but Ishii catches him and spins him around, but Mikey suplexes! Ishii fights that to suplex Mikey! BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Mikey survives and the fans rally up as Ishii stands. Ishii drags Mikey into a waistlock but Mikey resists the lift. Mikey throws elbows, whips Ishii to ropes, and fireman’s carries, but Ishii slips fere! Ishii ducks the elbow but Mikey DDTS Ishii down! Fans rally as Mikey tags in Shane. Shane fires UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT, then whips. Shane runs in to UPPERCUT!

Shane keeps moving, and he UPPERCUTS Ishii down! Cover, TWO! Ishii hangs tough and the fans rally up, but Shane drags Ishii up. Shane reels Ishii in, suplexes, but Ishii fights that to wrench free. Shane swings, misses, and Ishii SAIDOS! Fans fire up while both men are down again! Ishii and Shane crawl, hot tag to Yano! Yano whips Shane, but Shane reverses! Yano stops from hitting bare buckles, and he dodges Shane! Shane pretends to hit bare buckles, then dodges Yano! Yano hits buckles, Shane rolls him up, TWO!! Mikey hurries in, Atomic UPPERCUT! BLINDSIDE LARIAT! FRONT LARIAT! Cover, Ishii breaks it!

Mikey TOSSES Ishii out, and TMDK coordinate. Shane whips Mikey at Yano, but Yano dodges to send him into buckles! Shane kicks and whips Yano but Yano reverses. Ishii returns to LARIAT! Yano runs to CHOP BLOCK! Roll up, Mikey breaks it! Fans fire up and Ishii throws Mikey out. Yano hauls Shane up, ONIGO- NO, Shane fights free! Shane reels Yano in, Yano trips him, CATAPULT into the buckles! Yano then rolling fireman’s carry, M U 2!! Cover, TWO!! Shane escapes but Yano runs in. Shane gets around, Yano reaches out for Red Shoes, but Shane avoids the mule kick low blow! Shane CLOBBERS Yano from behind!

Mikey is back, TMDK drags Yano back up. Fireman’s carry and HIGHWAY TO HELL!! Cover, ISHII BREAKS IT!! Fans fire up and Ishii ROCKS Mikey! Ishii runs, into a SPINEBUSTER! TMDK vows to end this! Mikey hauls Ishii up and the fans rally. Scoop and- NO, Ishii slips free to shove Mikey into Shane and GERMAN SUPLEX Mikey! Shane kicks, Ishii blocks and he HEADBUTTS Shane! Ishii roars, runs, but Shane BOOTS the lariat! ROUNDHOUSE! Mikey is back, he hauls Ishii up for TANK BUSTER! They kick Ishii out and focus on Yano! Fans fire up as Mikey drags Yano up and Shane goes to a corner. But Yano fights free!

Shane leaps, into an atomic drop! Mikey waistlocks, but Yano grabs at Red Shoes to LOW BLOW Mikey! Then Red Shoes is a shield! Shane still runs in, but Yano gets Red Shoes away and that sends Shane into Mikey! LOW BLOW and roll-up, YANO & ISHII WIN!!

Winners: Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii, by pinfall (gain 2 points; TMDK earns 0)

The Mighty Don’t Kneel but they do get duped! They’re no longer undefeated in the block, is this the beginning of bad luck for them? Will Yano & Ishii be able to borrow a phrase from good friend Yoshi-Hashi and #TurnItAllAround?

 

2023 World Tag League, Block A: Shota Umino & Ren Narita VS Kaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa!

The Reiwa Musketeers want to lead the new generation, but the Green Supernova and his protege want to #CreateTheFuture. Both teams won big last round, but who wins even bigger here in the main event?

The teams stare down, Shota with Kaito and Narita with Oiwa. But then Shota and Kaito have their partners stand down to start this off. The bell rings, fans rally up, and it sounds rather even between them. Shota’s fans start to get louder, but Kaito shrugs that off as the two circle. They feel things out, back away, and then circle again. They tie up collar ‘n’ elbow, Shota wrenches to a wristlock. Kaito rolls and cartwheels, then wrenches to wristlock in return. Shota rolls, slips through, waistlocks, spins Kaito and cravats then headlocks. Kaito pushes Shota down to his knees, pops out the back and wrenches to a hammerlock. Shota reaches out, ROPEBREAK.

Kaito lets off slowly, then CHOPS! Fans cheer and Kaito eggs Shota on. Shota smiles and nods, then steps up to ROCK Kaito with a forearm! Shota eggs Kaito on so Kaito throws a forearm! Shota laughs it off to fire another! Kaito fires a forearm, they go back and forth, faster and faster, and the fans fire up! Kaito headlocks, Shota powers out, but Kaito runs him over! Things keep moving, Kaito ducks ‘n’ dodges and shoves, but Shota holds ropes to avoid the dropkick! Kaito avoids the basement dropkick, and then arm-drags Shota! But Shota headscissors! Kaito kips free and fans fire up as the two get forehead to forehead.

Shota shoves Kaito then backs away. Tag to Narita, so Kaito looks to Oiwa. Oiwa nods, so Kaito tags him in. Fans rally up as Oiwa and Narita circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and then Oiwa rolls to wrench to a top wristlock. Oiwa wrangles Narita, Narita headscissors, and Narita holds tight! Narita pushes up to squeeze Oiwa, but Oiwa moves around, headstands and pops free. Oiwa has the legs but Narita pushes Oiwa back down into the headscissors! Oiwa uses his leg to keep Narita’s legs down so he can pop out again, and then he floats to a headlock. Narita keeps his shoulders up, fights to his feet, and powers out to then headlock back!

Oiwa fights up but Narita grinds the hold. Fans rally, Oiwa fights up again but Narita grinds some more. Oiwa powers Narita away, and they RAM shoulders! Narita fires off fast strikes, whips, but Oiwa runs him over! Fans fire up, Oiwa scoops Narita, and SLAMS him down! Oiwa keeps Narita down with a top wristlock, and Kaito runs in to BLAST Shota! Red Shoes reprimands but Kaito & Oiwa drag Narita up. They double whip Narita to DOUBLE ARM-DRAG! Kaito & Oiwa have double armlocks, but then Kaito lets off to return to the corner. Oiwa wrenches, wrangles and headscissors Narita, but Narita has the ROPEBREAK!

Oiwa lets off but then stands Narita up to wrench the arm. Tag to Kaito, he CLUBS Narita’s arm, then Kaito ROCKS Narita. Kaito whips to hip toss, and leg drop on the arm! Kaito SLAMS the arm on the mat, stomps Narita, then hammerlocks. Narita reaches back but ends up having his other arm caught in a cording hold. Narita reaches for ropes, but Kaito shifts to a cover! TWO! But now Kaito kneels on the right arm for another cover, TWO!! Narita is still in this but Kaito still has the left arm, for a double wristlock! Fans rally as Narita endures, and he fights up to his feet. Kaito wrenches to RAM the shoulder.

Tag to Oiwa, and Oiwa kicks the bad arm! Oiwa then wraps that arm around ropes! Oiwa pulls, Red Shoes reprimands, and Oiwa lets off at 4. Oiwa then whips corner to corner, runs in, but Narita WHEEL KICKS! Shota runs in to BLAST Kaito! Shota then goes out, and he whips Kaito into railing! Fans fire up and Narita snarls as he stomps Oiwa. Tag to Shota and he stomps Oiwa some more. Oiwa looms over Oiwa, but Oiwa stands to CHOP! Shota eggs him on so Oiwa CHOPS again! Oiwa fires forearm after forearm, but Shota just UPPERCUTS him down! Fans rally up, Shota drags Oiwa up and turns him, NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!

Shota keeps cool, and keeps an eye on Kaito. Shota goes back to Oiwa, drags him up, and bumps him off buckles. Tag to Narita, he and Shota double whip, to then DOUBLE ELBOW! Narita SENTONS, Shota SOMERSAULT SENTONS! Then they shake hands to DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Cover, Kaito dropkicks it apart! Narita fires off on Kaito and TOSSES him out! Narita then goes back to stomp Oiwa. Narita then drags Oiwa up, whips him to ropes, and ELBOWS him back down. Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Narita clamps a chinlock onto Oiwa. Narita grinds Oiwa down, Kaito coaches Oiwa up, and Oiwa endures.

Narita thrashes Oiwa around, but Oiwa reaches out to the ROPEBREAK! Narita lets off with a stomp, then tags in Shota. Shota stomps Oiwa some more, then drags Oiwa up to ROCK him with a forearm! Shota eggs Oiwa on, scuffs him, pie faces him, but Oiwa fires forearms in return! Shota still eggs him on, Oiwa throws more shots, but Shota knees low! Shota whips, Oiwa reverses and reels Shota in, GUT WRENCH SUPLEX! Fans fire up while both men are down! Oiwa crawls, as does Shota, hot tag to Kaito! Fans fire up as Galaxy View rallies on the Roughneck! Whip and DROPKICK! Then a forearm for Narita!

Fans fire up with Kaito and he fires forearms and UPPERCUTS on Shota in a corner, on repeat! Big wind up, BIG UPPERCUT! Kaito then snap suplexes and bridges! TWO! Shota escapes but Kaito keeps cool. Kaito drags Shota up, spins him around and chicken wings, but Shota RAMS him into buckles! TORNADO- NO, Kaito shoves him away, then gets around to chicken wing again! But Shota arm-drags free, then clinches to T-BONE SUPLEX! Fans fire up and Shota crawls, hot tag to Narita! The Son of Strong Style BOOTS Kaito to a corner, then runs corner to corner to BACK ELBOW! Narita reels Kaito in, HALF HATCH BRIDGE! Cover, TWO!

Narita drags Kaito up, clinches, but Kaito fights the suplex. So Narita trips Kaito, has the legs, and rolls into the Double Cross Heel, TEXAS CLOVERLEAF! Oiwa reaches out, Kaito endures and reaches out, and he crawls his way over. But Narita drags him away from ropes! Oiwa coaches Kaito on, Kaito keeps fighting forward, and has the ROPEBREAK! Narita lets him go, then drags him back up. Narita gets around to COBRA TWIST! Oiwa runs in but Shota intercepts to toss him back out! Kaito endures and clasps hands. Narita tries to pry the grip apart but Kaito fights his way over. Kaito reaches out, Narita GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!!

Narita keeps on Kaito with a SLEEPER! Kaito flails but he’s turning red! Narita drags Kaito up, into the COBRA- NO, Kaito powers out, chicken wings, TIGER SUPLEX BRIDGE!! But Shota breaks the pin!! Oiwa attacks Shota and throws him out now! Oiwa goes after Shota on the outside and fans rally up for Narita and Kaito. Kaito and Narita stir, Narita grabs Kaito’s hair but Kaito grabs Narita’s hair. They both stand up, and Kaito UPPERCUTS! Narita throws a forearm! Kaito UPPERCUTS! Narita ROCKS Kaito! Kaito UPPERCUTS, Narita forearms, but Kaito UPPERCUTS again! Narita still ROCKS Kaito!

Kaito rebounds to ROLLING ELBOW! Narita rebounds to NECKBREAKER DROP! But Kaito’s right up, to NECKBREAKER DROP! But Narita’s right up! Kaito dodges Narita, Narita dodges Kaito, DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! Fans fire up again and both men stir. Narita and Kaito both crawl, hot tag to Shota! And he BLASTS Oiwa to deny Kaito! Shota whips Kaito to a corner, runs in and UPPERCUTS! Then FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Not quite perfect but Shota hurries to get a leg! STF!! But Oiwa stomps away! Narita runs in to kick and throw Oiwa out, then Shota drags Kaito up.

Shota dragon sleepers Shota and coordinates with Narita. Narita runs, BOOT into SAVING GRACE! Cover, TWO!! Kaito survives and the fans fire up again! Shota drags Kaito up, coordinates with Narita again, but Kaito fights free! He DOUBLE DROPKICKS them down! The fans rally up, and Oiwa calls to Kaito! Kaito crawls over, hot tag to Oiwa! Oiwa runs in to DROPKICK Shota! Shota goes to a corner, Oiwa runs corner to corner to DROPKICK again! Oiwa then whips Shota to ropes, for a third DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up with Oiwa and he drags Shota up. Oiwa scoops to POWERSLAM and SPLASH! Cover, TWO!

Oiwa keeps his focus on Shota, and waistlocks to drag him up. Shota fights the lift, so Oiwa CLUBS him! Oiwa whips, Shota reverses and TORNADO DDTS! Oiwa tumbles, Shota aims and runs in at the ropes, SLINGSHOT APRON DDT!! Fans fire up with Shota while Oiwa writhes on the floor! The ring count starts, Shota stalks Oiwa as he flounders. Shota drags Oiwa up at 10 of 20, puts him in at 13, and then hurries to a corner. Shota climbs, to MISSILE DROPKICK! Oiwa flounders again, Shota copies Ospreay, SUPER OSCUTTER!! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up as Oiwa survives but Shota keeps his focus!

Oiwa drags Shota up, he full nelsons but Oiwa fights it! Oiwa is free, but Shota blocks to UPPERCUT! Shota runs, but Oiwa SPIN POWERSLAMS! Fans fire up while both men are down again! Kaito returns, he and Oiwa get Shota up. They double whip then DOUBLE DROPKICK! But Narita runs in to fire off shots on them both! Narita runs, but into DOUBLE DROPKICKS! Kaito & Oiwa fire up and they get Shota up! Kaito climbs, Oiwa Electric Chair Lifts! DOUBLE IMPACT DOOMSDAY!! And they roar again! Oiwa drags Shota back up, SINGLE LEG SAIDO!! Cover, TWO!! Shota survives and shocks everyone!

Oiwa grits his teeth and shakes his head. Oiwa waistlocks to deadlift Shota! But Shota fights, switches, trips and S T F!! Oiwa endures, reaches out, and someone is sent into railing on the outside. It was Narita! Kaito slides in, but Narita hurries to keep him back!! Kaito is caught in a SLEEPER, and Shota pulls back on the crossface! But Oiwa still fights his way forward! ROPEBREAK!! Shota lets go in frustration and the fans fire back up! Shota calls to Narita and Narita slides in. The Musketeers get Oiwa up, whip him corner to corner, and then Shota runs in to UPPERCUT! Narita runs in to JUMP KICK! Feed to a forearm! BOOT! ROLLING ELBOW! BOOT again!

Shota picks Oiwa up, Narita runs, HART ATTACK!! Cover, KAITO BREAKS IT!! Kaito hit Shota so hard, Kaito tumbles out of the ring! Narit whips Oiwa to the POP-UP KNEE! Feed to the BLIZZARD EXPLODER! And then Oiwa ends up in a corner, for Shota to V-TRIGGER! And HALF ‘N’ HALF! Cover, KAITO BREAKS IT AGAIN!! Fans are thunderous but Narita goes after Kaito! They brawl outside, Shota aims at Oiwa, IGNITION!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Oiwa survives and shocks everyone! We’re at the 25 minute point, meaning there’s only five left! Shota drags Oiwa up, underhooks, but Oiwa wrenches out to FISHERMAN CRADLE! TWO!!!

Shota escapes but Oiwa sunset flips! TWO!!! Shota escapes again! Oiwa shoots around, waistlock and GERMAN- NO, Shota keeps fighting! Shota fires elbows, but Oiwa powers up! Shota switches to HALF ‘N’ HALF!! Fans are thunderous as Shota powers up the arm! Oiwa rises, into the BLAZE- NO, Oiwa falls over! Shota is surprised, but he doesn’t stop. Shota drags Oiwa up but Oiwa’s dead weight. Shota stomps Oiwa and eggs him on! Shota slaps Oiwa around to get him to fight! Oiwa drags himself up, Shota CLUBS him back down and even stomps him! Shota just hammers away! Kaito shouts to Oiwa while Shota drags him up again.

We hit the three minute warning as Shota drags Oiwa up. But Oiwa swings! Shota dodges, then POP-UP UPPERCUT!! And then BLAZE BLADE!!! But that’s not all, he hits DEATH RIDER!!! Cover, the Musketeers win!!

Winners: Shota Umino & Ren Narita, by pinfall (gain 2 points; Kaito & Oiwa earn 0)

An epic main event from four men who truly are the future of pro-wrestling! However, this loss does sting, will Kaito & Oiwa still be the ones to #CreateTheFuture?

As for Shota & Narita, after regrouping and catching their breaths, Shota offers Oiwa a hand and some encouraging words. Oiwa nods, and he accepts the hand. Shota helps Oiwa stand and the fans cheer the sportsmanship. Kaito stands on his own to get forehead to forehead with Shota. Shota still offers a handshake, and Kaito still takes it. Then Shota takes the mic to say, “World Tag League is here in Nagoya!” The fans cheer that! And he says it has nothing to do with being NJPW, Pro-Wrestling Noah, gone overseas. “In the end, it’s up to you whether you rise or fall.” Fans also cheer that.

Shota says that just because he’s made it in Noah for a few months, Oiwa hasn’t beat Shota & Narita. Don’t be so naive as to think Shota and Narita weren’t going through Hell on overseas excursions. “Even so, this bastard (himself?) will always act as a wall against the new guys and senpais. By the time you come back, I’ll be at the center of NJPW! So good luck.” Fans cheer again, and Shota continues to say he got his “second win.” And it wasn’t just because of him, but because of his “amazing tag partner.” He thanks Narita and fans applaud. They shake hands, and Shota says he still has one thing he has to confirm.

Yes, he’s happy they won again, and that’s a great feeling. But look around. There are still empty seats. Shota vows that next time, the Nagoya Congress Center is filled to capacity! The new era of showing everyone a wonderful scenery has already begun! They will continue to win right before your eyes, win the whole World Tag League, and walk into the Tokyo Dome next year! And then, in this ring, they will create the Paradigm Shift! Fans cheer, but will the Roughneck & Son of Strong Style continue towards the top of NJPW?

 

Here are the NEW A Block standings!

TMDK: 3-1, 6 points
Shota Umino & Ren Narita: 3-1, 6 points
Kaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa: 2-2, 4 points
War Dogs: 2-2, 4 points
The United Empire: 2-2, 4 points
Toru Yano & Tomohiro Ishii: 2-2, 4 points
The House of Torture: 1-3, 2 points
The Gates of Agony: 1-3, 2 points


My Thoughts:

Another great round for World Tag League, this might’ve been the best round for A Block so far. Gotta love that the Gates finally got a win as they took the fight to the War Dogs, that was some great stuff. And I do find it funny that I was cheering the Gates on here when normally I think they’re too dominant in ROH and by proxy AEW. But given they were losing so much in this tournament, this was a great moment for them. Great win for The United Empire over the House of Torture, I like that the House keeps losing even as they’re cheating. And what a shocker that Yano & Ishii beat TMDK, but I guess that’s so TMDK doesn’t start running away with this as we reach the halfway point.

And of course, awesome main event out of those two young teams. Great win for Shota & Narita, which makes sense given Kaito & Oiwa are the Noah visitor team against two of the new era pillars. Good promo from Shota to reference both that and their respective Young Lion excursions compared to Oiwa going into a different company yet staying home in Japan. Shota & Narita are certainly on their way to being top of the block, with them still to face TMDK this weekend.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (2/21/25)

The Final Boss is back!

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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!

As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
  • The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
  • Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
  • Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
  • WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
  • Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
  • Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.

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Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.

They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?

 

Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!

The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?

Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!

Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.

The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!

Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!

Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.

Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!

Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLAWSGO KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!

Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall

Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.

Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?

 

A car pulls into the parking lot.

And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.

Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?

 

Carmelo Hayes is backstage.

R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?

Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?

 

Zelina Vega speaks.

“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”

 

The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???

Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.

SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.

Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!

Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!

Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!

Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!

The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!

Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall

Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?

 

Charlotte Flair speaks.

“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…

 

Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!

The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?

Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.

Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”

Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!

Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.

SmackDown returns [Technical difficulties suck] TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO! Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO!

Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW! Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back!

Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring! The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring.

Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!

Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall

Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!

The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?

 

Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.

Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?

Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.

Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?

 

Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.

Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.

Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?

 

Alexa Bliss speaks.

“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?

 

Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!

The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!

Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?

 

The Rock arrives!

His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!

 

SmackDown returns and…

Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?

Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?

 

The Rock heads to the ring!

Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”

The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.

The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!

Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.

Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.

They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.

The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.

Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.

The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.

Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!

The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!

No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.

Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.

What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?

 

WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!

Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?

But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.

Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!

But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!

Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!

Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!

Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles

Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!

Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?

 

Kevin Owens speaks.

“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!

Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?

 

Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!

Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?

SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?

The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!

Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!

Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!

Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!

Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.

Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!

Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!

But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!

Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall

Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?


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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025

So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?

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Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.

This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!

Ratings:

  • Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
  • Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
  • NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
  • Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
  • Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4

Results:

Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show. 

Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin

Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.

Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.

It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.

After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3. 

Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.

This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis. 

Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary

Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!

After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well. 

Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with. 

NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC

I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”. 

Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.

JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.

Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.

The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba. 

The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match. 

Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore

Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.

Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded. 

Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA. 

Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons

Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.

We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.

Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two.  Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!

Overall Score: 6/10

Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.

Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.

So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.

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