Coverage
Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (11/9/23)
The Mad King defends his crown!
Who will be atop ROH after tonight?
While Jay Lethal is promised his shot, Angelico cashes in HIS shot at Eddie Kingston for the ROH World Championship tonight!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Tony Nese w/ Mark Sterling VS Serpentico; Serpentico wins.
- ROH Women’s World Championship Proving Ground Match: Athena VS Heidi Howitzer; Athena wins and denies Howitzer a title opportunity.
- Kyle Fletcher VS Lee Johnson; Fletcher wins.
- Leyla Hirsch VS Charlette Renegade w/ Robyn Renegade; Leyla wins.
- The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson VS Cole Karter & Griff Garrison w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett; The Iron Savages win.
- Billie Starkz w/ Athena VS Rachael Ellering; Billie wins.
- Josh Woods w/ Mark Sterling VS SK Bishop; Woods wins.
- 8 Man Tag: Darius Martin, Action Andretti & The Infantry VS Shane Taylor Promotions & The Wingmen; Darius, Action & The Infantry win.
- Gravity VS Dralistico w/ Jose; Dralistico wins.
- ROH World Championship: Eddie Kingston VS Angelico w/ Serpentico; Eddie wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Backstage interview with Billie Starkz.
It was last week after the show when Lexi Nair regrouped with the Minion In Training, and said this is another emergency MEM, Minion Empowerment Meeting. Deep breaths, and stand your ground. What happened last time won’t happen again, Lexi promises. Athena steps in and Billie apologizes. Her best isn’t good enough, apparently. But she’s trying, she really is. She handed her the belt, what more is she to do? Athena says if it takes yelling, screaming and choking Billie, blasting her in the face and kicking her in the gut, to get even an ounce of violence out of Billie, then Athena will do that every time. Does she hear her?
Athena is here to inspire Billie to be better. Not to be trash like Kentucky, or “Diabla,” or that “retired hussy,” Mercedes Martinez, but to be Billie Starkz, Minion #400,237 and three-quarters. Does she understand? Yes, ma’am. Then as of right now, Billie has impressed Athena, and her suspension has been lifted. Don’t smile, don’t cheer. And don’t make Athena regret this. Athena leaves, Lexi & Billie double fist bump in celebration. That was a good MEM. But will Billie make it to where Athena is fully impressed and makes Billie a full-fledged Minion?
Tony Nese w/ Mark Sterling VS Serpentico!
Of course Smart Mark interrupts Bobby Cruise so that he can say everyone knows this is The Premier Athlete with him. And today, they are celebrating two massive victories over “that fat slob,” Ethan Page! Too bad they have to celebrate in Wichita, Kansas! Nese takes the mic to tell Wichita that today is a great day. The stable finally puts Ethan Page behind them and move on to what really matters, and that is Nese helping each and every one of the “fat disgusting losers.” But Nese understands that some still need some convincing. So he will make his match an example of what a Premier Athlete looks like.
And then after the match, get excited because we’re all going to do some GROUP TRAINING~! #SNAKEMAN makes his entrance, and the fans are much more excited for his streamers than Nese’s workout session. The Code of Honor is upheld but barely, and the fans fire up with the bell. Nese tells them to relax or they’re gonna have heart attacks. The fans chant for “S A P! S A P!” Nese mocks it as “F A T! F A T!” They tie up, Nese puts Serpentico in a corner, and then lets off while doing jumping jacks. Fans boo but Serpentico resets with Nese. They circle, tie up, and Nese waistlocks to SLAM Serpentico!
Nese flexes, Sterling cheers but the fans boo. Nese taunts Serpentico, they reset and circle again. Fans taunt Nese’s “flabby tits” and rally up behind Serpentico. The two tie up, and Nese scoops to SLAM! Then he scoops to SLAM again! Serpentico writhes but Nese says he’s got the “tightest tits!” Nese whips Serpentico hard into a corner and Serpentico bounces off buckles. Fans boo but Nese soaks up the heat. Nese stands Serpentico up, puts him in a Tree of Woe, and he stomps away! Fans boo, Nese runs in and stops, to do AB CRUNCH KICKS! The ref counts, Nese lets off and says that’s why he’s got the 8 pack.
Nese goes back for Serpentico but Serpentico SLAPS him! Nese runs in but Serpentico BOOTS him! Nese returns again, into a RANA! Seprentico then runs up to COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO! Nese staggers up, Serpentico mule kicks, forearms and SUPERKICKS! Serpentico whips, Nese reverses but Serpentico sunset flips. Nese rolls through to SOBAT! Sterling says make Serpentico pay, and Nese pump handles. Scoop and- Wait, Ethan Page is on a mic? He asks if the match is happening already, and apologizes for being late. It took him some time to get the gear on. Ethan then goes out onto stage to get Tony’s attention!
Ethan is in shiny hot pink gym shorts and bright green sweatbands as he says he heard about group training. He knows they’re in the middle of a match right now, sorry, but it’s fine. He’ll be here for the training after. Serpentico rolls Nese up! SERPENTICO WINS!!
Winner: Serpentico, by pinfall
Ethan celebrates with Serpentico as they get the better of Nese! Ethan says hold on, wait. Let’s ask the winner a question: should they cancel group training? “GET IT OUTTA HERE!” Well, instead of group training, let’s go celebrate! Revenge is sweet for All Ego, will Nese have no choice but to revisit this rivalry?
Backstage interview with Darius Martin & Action Andretti.
Lexi is now with The Air Wolf & The Sight to See, and they are preparing for a huge 8 Man Tag against Shane Taylor Promotions & The Wingmen. There is history here with STP, where is the confidence right now? Darius says he is very confident, because the past few weeks, STP started a war that they cannot finish! Action even tells Shane that while he always has soldiers by his side, Action & Darius now have a couple soldiers on their side. In steps The Infantry! And Capt. Shawn Dean tells Peter Avalon that he already knows that Cap Don’t Cap. And last week, The Wingmen got sent to Boot Camp!
Carlie Bravo says Lee Moriarty & Shane Taylor already have big problems with them, so boys, have no fear, The Infantry is here. And the Infantry is backed by Martin & Andretti, and you know they stay ready. Copy that! These four are ready for war, but will they be able to score the victory?
ROH Women’s World Championship Proving Ground Match: Athena VS Heidi Howitzer!
Billie helping out aside, The Fallen Goddess still got past the OG Badass, and now the search for worthy contenders begins again. Will Athena keep her singles streak going into 42-0? Or will she be shot down by a Howitzer?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock. The two tie up, Athena waistlocks but Howitzer wrenches and wristlocks. Athena handsprings, wrenches, but Howitzer blocks the arm-drag. “Hah, you suck!” Howitzer then whips Athena to run her over! Howitzer laughs at Athena, “I thought you were the champ.” Howitzer scoops but Athena slips free and shoves. Howitzer ducks ‘n’ dodges and BOOTS! Athena bails out, Howitzer talks more trash but Billie coaches Athena up. But Howitzer builds speed! Athena avoids the baseball slide dropkick, but Howitzer avoids the boot!
Howitzer scoops, but Athena fights free to suplex and shift, to then fireman’s carry and WASTELAND SLAM to the floor! Fans fire up and Billie cheers! Athena then RAMS Howitzer into steel steps! Billie says “That’s what you get!” and Athena paces. Athena drags Howitzer up to CLUB her down, and then she puts Howitzer in the ring. Fans rally, Athena stalks Howitzer, and drags her up by her colorful hair. But Howitzer JAWBREAKERS! Billie says, “Don’t take that!” So Athena fires off forearms! Athena CLUBS away on Howitzer to bring her down! Fans fire up, the ref counts, but Athena shouts “Don’t tell me what to do!!”
Athena drags Howitzer up, whips her to a corner, then waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! And kips up! Fans fire up again and Athena watches Howitzer stir. Athena drags Howitzer up but Howitzer throws hands! Howitzer ROCKS Athena, then LARIATS! Howitzer whips, clotheslines in the corner, and then whips corner to corner. Athena goes up and up and FLYING CODE BREAKERS! Fans fire up as Athena lines up the shot, to DECK Howitzer! Cover, Athena wins!
Winner: Athena, by pinfall (denies Heidi Howitzer a title match)
And then she SUPERKICKS Howitzer just because! Athena puts the belt down, drags Howitzer up, and mocks Howitzer’s pain to then SMACK her off the belt! The Fallen Goddess makes another one bite the dust, and then shouts for Billie to get on her jogging. Will anyone ever take this title off of Athena? Or will Athena go to 50-0 and beyond?
Kyle Fletcher VS Lee Johnson!
The Aussie Arrow is now Don Callis Family after showing that killer instinct against Konosuke Takeshita, and he is still holding it down in ROH. Will Fletcher fly into the Like a Dragon Street Fight next Wednesday? Or will Big Shotty bring him down a notch?
As Johnson poses on the corner, Fletcher trips him up! Fletcher laughs but Johnson gets in his face. The ref separates the two, but The Code of Honor is skipped after that. The bell rings and fans rally up as the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and Fletcher puts Johnson in the corner. The ref counts, Fletcher lets off slowly, but then he shoves Johnson. Johnson keeps his cool, even as fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!” “OI OI OI!” The two tie up again, Johnson powers Fletcher back and the ref counts. Johnson lets off, shoves Fletcher in return, and we see Shane Taylor Promotions liking what they see backstage.
Fletcher applauds as he resets with Johnson. They tie up, Johnson waistlocks and spins Fletcher to snapmare and cover, TWO!! Fletcher bails out, realizing how close that was! Johnson holds the ropes open, but then says hold on, and he opens the bottom ropes open. Fletcher says Johnson’s got jokes, goes around the way and lets the count climb a bit before he gets up and in. Fletcher and Johnson tie up, Fletcher headlocks, but Johnson slips free to headlock back. Fletcher powers up and out, Johnson goes up and over and rolls away. Johnson arm-drags and Fletcher bails out again! Fans rally up while Johnson eggs Fletcher on.
The ring count starts again but Johnson slides out this time. Fletcher slides in, Johnson follows, and Johnson avoids the sucker punch to DROPKICK Fletcher out of the ring! Fletcher flounders into the announce desk, Johnson again holds the ropes open, but Fletcher stays away. Fletcher wants a timeout but there’s no such thing! Johnson chases Fletcher around the way, but Fletcher SUPERKICKS! Fletcher asks, “Am I the smartest wrestler alive? Possibly.” Then Fletcher hits an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Crowns up and the fans cheer. Fletcher steps back into the ring, has the fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! OI OI OI!” then he springboard STOMPS Johnson!
Fletcher springboard STOMPS again! Johnson rises up, CHOPS, then drops to his knees again. Johnson rises to CHOP again, but he drops back down. Fletcher scoops to SLAM Johnson! Fletcher composes himself while Johnson writhes, and Fletcher tells the fans he wants to dominate but not hurt them. Fletcher drags Johnson up, puts him in a corner, and CHOPS! Fans fire up while Johnson sputters and falls over! Fletcher drags Johnson up, whips him to ropes, and CLOBBERS Johnson with an elbow! Cover, TWO! Fletcher stays cool but Johnson slaps some sense into himself. Fans rally up for “SHOTTY! SHOTTY!” as he goes to ropes.
Fletcher grabs the legs, YANKS Johnson up but Johnson lands on his feet! Fletcher waistlocks, Johnson switches but Fletcher switches back. Fletcher shoves Johnson to a corner but Johnson ELBOWS Fletcher down! Johnson also falls, and the fans rally up. Both men rise, Fletcher checks his nose, but he clinches. Johnson JAWBREAKERS free! Fletcher shoves Johnson away, storms up in the corner, but Johnson elbows him away again! Johnson goes up and over, keeps on moving, and he CLOBBERS Fletcher! And CLOBBERS him again! Johnson whips, Fletcher reverses but Johnson ducks to NECKBREAKER! Again, STP likes what they see.
Johnson kips up, fans fire up, and Johnson whips to reel Fletcher in, for a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Fletcher is still in this but Johnson pounds the mat. Fans clap along and rally up as Johnson rises. Johnson drags Fletcher up, but Fletcher fights the lift with elbows! Fletcher is free, but Johnson reels him back in! Fletching swings but Johnson ducks to spin Fletcher around. Johnson hooks arms, whips Fletcher to a corner, and runs in to CHOP LARIAT! Johnson whips corner to corner and runs in again, to CHOP LARIAT! Big Shotty’s copying Fletcher’s tag partner, Mark Davis, with those!
Johnson whips again, but Fletcher goes up and over! Fletcher scoops to MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Johnson survives and Fletcher is frustrated. Fletcher rises while Johnson sits up in a daze. Fans rally, Fletcher drags Johnson up, but Johnson fights the gut wrench! Fletcher CLUBS away on Johnson, talks trash, but Johnson SUPERKICKS! Johnson runs up, blocks a kick, but Fletcher SUPERKICKS! Fletcher goes up but Johnson GAMANGIRIS! Johnson then climbs up and brings Fletcher to the very top! Fans fire up for the SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Both men hit hard and the fans are thunderous!
Johnson stands, he goes to a corner and climbs up. FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Fletcher survives and Johnson is shocked! Johnson hurries to haul Fletcher up, suplex, but Fletcher slips free. Johnson elbows, runs, but Fletcher follows to CALF KICK at the ropes! Fletcher fires up, takes aim, BANG, and he runs to CALF KICK again! Fletcher wrenches, hammerlocks, scoops and GRIMSTONE!! Cover, Fletcher wins!
Winner: Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall
Shane Taylor Promotion is upset, but Lee Moriarty does say that this is what they’ve been talking about. Johnson could just join up. Shane says this is what people don’t get, this game is about numbers. How long does Big Shotty wanna keep losing on his own? Will he choose to win alongside powerful allies?
As for Fletcher, he is now ready to team with his allies in the Don Callis Family, will they tear it all down in Los Angeles? Or will Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Kota Ibushi & Paul Wight be the heroes of this story?
Leyla Hirsch VS Charlette Renegade w/ Robyn Renegade!
Still LEGIT and still hungry for the gold, Leyla’s already dealt with Robyn recently. Will she sweep the Renegades and prove herself worthy of Maria Kanellis’ help? Or will Charlette be the one to impress the First Lady of Wrestling?
The Code of Honor is slapped away by Leyla, the bell rings and she fires off forearms! Leyla whips, Charlette reverses but Leyla goes up, only to get caught in a fireman’s carry! But Leyla slips free, trips Charlette, and steps all over her. Fans are torn but Robyn sure is mad. Charlette RAMS into Leyla, then trips her to rain down fists! The ref counts, Charlette lets off and says she has ’til five! But then Robyn DECKS Leyla with a sucker punch behind the ref’s back! Charlette covers, TWO! Charlette CHOKES Leyla on the ropes, the ref counts, but Charlette lets off at 4. Robyn talks trash, Leyla takes a swipe!
Charlette SLAMS Leyla down, then hooks her up in a Camel Clutch, and fishhooks Leyla’s nose! The ref reprimands, Charlette shoves Leyla down, and cover, ONE!! Leyla is tougher than that but Robyn coaches Charlette. Charlette drags Leyla up, whips, and BOOTS her down! Then Charlette snap suplexes, bridges, TWO! Charlette argues the count but fans argue it back. Charlette drags Leyla up, fireman’s carries, but Leyla fights with elbows. Leyla waistlocks, to GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans rally up as Charlette goes to a corner, and Leyla urns in to SMASH! Leyla sits Charlette down, runs and returns, SWINGING DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!
Leyla snarls, she storms up on Charlette and fans rally as she RIPCORD- NO, Charlette turns saido into headlock takeover! Carlette swings, Leyla gets around, SAIDO!! Robyn leaves a chair in the ring and scrambles to distract the ref! Fans boo, but Charlette DECKS Leyla, then goes for the chair! Leyla wobbles, fans rally for “CHAIR SHOT! CHAIR SHOT!” Wait, Rachael Ellering runs out here to YANK Robyn down! The ref sees the chair! Charlette is without her weapon, and Leyla drags her down! LEGIT ARMBAR!! Charlette taps, Leyla wins!
Winner: Leyla Hirsch, by submission
Another win for Leyla, but she’s annoyed to see it was Ellering helping out again. Ellering tells the Renegades they won’t get away with that stuff, but then Leyla just leaves. Is she really going to only accept the help of Maria Kanellis, who isn’t even actually helping her? Or can the Queen of Strong Smile get through to her?
Athena and the Minions regroup backstage.
And she says she gathered them here for this newest MEM for two reasons. One: What was that crap on Collision with Willow Nightingale, Lexi!? Is she friends with Willow now or something?! Lexi tries to explain but Athena rants on about seeing them on social media, Lexi wishing Willow luck. What is all that crap?! Lexi was told to say that by the company. Legally, she had to. Well, never again. Tell ’em Athena said so. Lexi will now be demoted to Minion Number 1, no longer Bestie. Aw… As for Billie, she has her match with Ellering tonight, and she is not to take it lightly. Prove to Athena that “Sorry” is not just a quick fix. Show Athena your violence! Your anger! Beat the tar out of Ellering just like Athena did!
And third, even though she only said there were two reasons, Final Battle is on the way and it is in her hometown. So exciting! Sorry, no smiles. Athena cannot wait to see what porcelain hussy steps up so she can break them! Roll out! The trio moves on, will Billie prove herself worthy of Athena’s respect once and for all?
The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson VS Cole Karter & Griff Garrison w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett!
It is time to step into the Savage Sanctuary with Dirty Bulk Bronson & Beefcake Boulder! Will they make Maria’s “baby boys” sip the Savage Sauce while they’re living Hoss? Or can the Diamond in the Rough & The Ivy League MVP survive these jacked and juicy giants?
The teams sort out, Bronson starts against Griff and they uphold the Code of Honor. They tie up, Griff headlocks, but Bronson powers out. Griff RAMS Bronson but Bronson stays up! “I don’t think so, Goldilocks!” Griff runs again, RAMS Bronson but Bronson fires up! Griff nods and fires himself up, but fakes the run to BOOT Bronson! Griff flexes, he UPPERCUTS and whips, but Bronson reverses to POWERSLAM! Fans fire up and Bronson shouts, “I’M GONNA BUST!” SENTON! Cover, TWO! Bronson says “IT’S TIME FOR TITTY CITY!” What?! Bronson drags Griff up and Boulder brings down the straps!
Bronson whips, Griff reverses, but Bronson avoids running into those beefy baps. Griff hot tags Karter, Bronson dodges and Boulder ROCKS Karter! Bronson reels Karter in to send into the TEETS! Tag to Boulder, and Boulder scoops Karter to SLAM! Boulder runs, but Karter avoids the elbow drop! Karter runs to SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Karter lands on the cover, TWO! Karter tries again, TWO! Karter flounders, tags Griff, and Griff runs in, but into a back drop! Karter sucker punches Boulder, then regroups with Griff. They both run, duck ‘n’ dodge, but Boulder DOUBLE FLAPJACKS!
Fans fire up for “BEEF! BEEF! BEEF!” Tag to Bronson, and Boulder whips Bronson, to DIVE! Direct hits on both Griff & Karter! Jameson says “YOU GOTTA SIP THE SAVAGE SAUCE~!” Bronson splashes himself with it, puts Griff in the ring, but Maria distracts Bronson by taking off her belt. And unpinning her dress to show off that swimsuit! Bronson is stunned, and then he says “I’M GONNA BUST~!!” Bronson rushes Maria, but she moves aside and Karter back drops Bronson to the ramp!! Griff DECKS Boulder off the corner and he falls on Jameson! Karter feeds Bronson to Griff to cover, TWO!
Fans rally but Griff stomps Bronson. Bronson goes to ropes, Griff CHOKES him, then puts him in the corner. Griff stomps a mudhole in, tags Karter, and Karter stomps a mudhole in. Tag to Griff, he stomps away. Karter tags back in and they both stomp away! Karter drags Bronson up to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Karter drags Griff up, bumps him off buckles, and then tags Griff in. They mug Bronson, Griff runs in to STINGER SPLASH! Feed to a JUMP KNEE! Then BULLDOG KNEE SMASH COMBO! Cover, TWO! Bronson is still in this and the fans rally for the Savages but Griff rains down fists on Bronson!
Griff soaks up the heat, Maria applauds, and Griff stands Bronson up to whip and reel him into the cobra twist! Griff and Karter link hands for leverage! The ref misses it, but then they link up again! Jameson protests, but the ref misses it again. Karter and Griff link up again, but now the ref sees it! The ref reprimands, Karter lets go, and Bronson hip tosses free! Bronson elbows Karter, but Griff dropkicks the legs out! Tag to Karter and he stomps away. Fans boo but Karter wants Maria to watch this. Karter blows kisses, taunts the Savages, but Bronson back drops Karter! Hot tag to Boulder!
Boulder rallies on Maria’s baby boys, scoop and SLAM for Karter, scoop and SLAM for Griff! Fans fire up as Karter and Griff go to opposite corners. Boulder runs in to SPLASH Griff, and whip him corner to corner into Karter. Boulder swivels those hips, then runs in to SPLASH Karter! Griff got away, but Boulder reels Karter in. Boulder blows his own kiss to Maria, and he hoists Karter up. But Griff runs up! Boulder just scoops Griff! POWERBOMB POWERSLAM COMBO!! Cover, TWO!! Karter survives but Boulder throws off the headband. Boulder drags Karter to a corner and he calls his shot!
Boulder pumps the hips, goes up and BEEFCAKE MOONSAULTS, but FLOPS as Karter moves! Griff with the BOSTON BAYONET! Karter with the 450 SPLASH!! Double cover, but Bronson breaks it! The fans fire up for the Savages but Maria cheers her boys. Bronson hobbles up to Griff but Griff YANKS him out of the ring! Griff coordinates with Karter, they push Boulder around and mock the sauce. Boulder huffs and puffs and brings down the straps! He grabs both boys, they break free and kick lock. Griff & Karter run, but Boulder breaks the clotheslines to DOUBLE CROSSBODY!! Fans fire up with Boulder as he stomps around!
Boulder tags Bronson and Bronson goes up! Boulder Electric Chair Lifts Bronson, for the SAVAGE SPLASH!!! Cover, The Savages win!
Winners: The Iron Savages, by pinfall
A huge win for the big men, are they ready to go for that gold? Will Maria have to scoop up her boys with a spatula after tonight?
ROH shares the big news from last night’s Dynamite!
After successfully defending the ROH World Television Championship against Keith Lee, Samoa Joe would then say that he needs to be hungry to truly be the best. So while he wants MJF’s AEW World Championship, that means he must also be desperate, so he has VACATED the ROH World Television Championship!! So what does that mean for the ROH TV title? Tony Khan will be here on ROH TV next week to address that very thing!
Billie Starkz w/ Athena VS Rachael Ellering!
The Minion In Training wants to prove herself to the Fallen Goddess, but the Queen of Strong Smile wants to prove herself to the Board of Directors. Will Billie unleash the violence Athena is trying to instill in her? Or will she still win things her way?
The Code of Honor is upheld, as Athena allows it, and the bell rings. The two circle, tie up, and they go around. They end up on ropes, Billie puts Ellering in a corner but Ellering turns it around. Ellering lets off and ties up with Billie with knuckle locks. Ellering wrenches, Athena coaches Billie and Billie says she’s trying. Billie reaches for ropes but Ellering keeps her from them. Billie rolls, rolls and trips Ellering to then taunt her. Billie runs, hops over the dropdown, but Ellering scoops to SLAM! Ellering runs, but Billie avoids the senton! But Ellering ducks the Penalty Kick to roll Billie up, TWO!
Billie swings, misses, but then dodges to sunset flip! TWO, and Billie KICKS Ellering from below! Fans cheer and even Athena applauds. Billie high-fives the ref but Athena says to stop being so happy! Ellering throws Billie down, SLIDING BOOTS, then SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Athena was proven right there, and Billie now sputters her way to ropes. Ellering whips, KNEES, and then whips Billie again for another KNEE! Ellering reels Billie in, GUT WRENCH SUPLEX! Athena asks why she even bothers! Get up, Billie! Fans rally, Billie goes to ropes, but Ellering is on her again. Ellering CHOPS Billie to a corner.
Billie sputters, but Ellering CHOPS her again! Ellering goes corner to corner to JUMPING FOREARM! And then UPPERCUT! Ellering has the leg, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Billie survives and Athena grows frustrated. Ellering storms up on Billie again, fans rally, and Ellering whips to scoop, but Billie slips free! Billie ROCKS Ellering, and again, and again! Fans fire up but Ellering ROCKS Billie! Ellering ducks the heel kick, shoves and DECKS Billie! And then DECKS her again! Athena is frustrated but Ellering drags Billie up. Ellering swings, Billie slips around to KNEE SMASH and HEEL KICK! But Ellering LARIATS outta nowhere!
Athena shouts at Billie to get up. The ref counts, fans rally, and Billie goes to a corner. Billie drags herself up at 3 of 10 but so does Ellering. Ellering runs up, blocks boots, but Billie KICKS back! Billie waistlocks, to GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! Billie gets Ellering again, GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Ellering survives #SuplexBillie but Athena says to stay on her. Billie nods and goes to the corner. Billie hops up, but then Ellering ROCKS her! Ellering ROCKS Billie again, fireman’s carries, and T K O!! Cover, TWO!! Billie survives and fans fire up again while Ellering grits her teeth.
Athena pounds the apron, fans rally harder, and Ellering says Billie is better than Athena! She’s better than taking that abuse! But Billie SLAPS Ellering and shouts, “I’M A MINION!” So Ellering whips her to ropes. Billie holds ropes, baits Ellering in and dumps her out! Billie then DIVES! Direct hit and down goes Ellering! Billie stomps away and Athena cheers Billie on! Billie drags Ellering up, to whip her hard into railing! Fans fire up as Billie SMACKS Ellering off the apron again and again! Then she puts Ellering in, goes up a corner, and she SWANTON BOMBS!! Cover, Billie wins!!
Winner: Billie Starkz, by pinfall
Athena nods, she likes what she sees in her Minion In Training. But then she goes and stomps away on Ellering! Fans boo, and Billie says Athena doesn’t have to do that, she won! But then Athena says get in there! Billie stomps Ellering, too, and they cheer each other. But here comes Leyla?! Leyla is returning the favor, and she runs off Billie & Athena to help Ellering! Athena says if Leyla wants to join a team, she should join Athena’s team. Look what she’s done for Billie! The champ and her sidekick leave, but will the only thing Leyla do is fight for another shot at that title?
8 Man Tag: Darius Martin, Action Andretti & The Infantry VS Shane Taylor Promotions & The Wingmen!
We heard from Air Wolf, Sight to See, Bad News ‘n’ Tattoos and The Captain, and now they combine the powers of air force and ground troops to battle Big Bad Shaney T, #TAIGASTYLE, “Pretty” Peter Avalon & The Hollywood Hunk. Will we all salute as we head into Veteran’s Day weekend? Or will STP, Avalon & Nemeth make an impact on the ROH Tag Division?
The teams sort out, but then Shane leads his team on the attack! The bell rings, Shane’s team all whip, but then Infantry and Top Flight 2.0 hold ropes. Shane’s team rushes in but they all get sent out! Darius counts it down, QUADRUPLE PLANCHA!! But Shane catches Darius to SLING him into the railing! But Dean puts Moriarty in, and blocks a kick! Handoff to Bravo, ENZIGURI to slip-around NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Bravo drags Moriarty up, whips him but Moriarty reverses to throat chop! Tag to Shane, Bravo dodges him to JAB, JAB, bob ‘n’ weave, and JAB! Bravo whips but Shane blocks!
Shane whips Bravo but Bravo goes up, only to get caught and THROWN down! Shane gets Bravo’s arms to then STOMP him into the buckles! Action checks on Bravo as he sputters, but Shane drags Bravo to a cover. TWO, but Shane stays on Bravo. Tag to Moriarty, they mug Bravo, and then Moriarty brings Bravo around. Bravo throws body shots but Moriarty throws knees. Moriarty snap suplexes, rolls through and has the armlock. Avalon snipes a tag so he and Moriarty can mug Bravo. Avalon scoops to SLAM Bravo, then he flexes before he covers. ONE, and Avalon drags Bravo up. Tag to Nemeth and Avalon hits a BIG back suplex!
Nemeth & Avalon blow kisses to the crowd before they DOUBLE FIST DROP! Nemeth mocks the high stepping Bravo was doing before he DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Nemeth keeps Bravo from his team, brings him over, and Avalon tags back in. Avalon BLASTS the other corner! Nemeth waistlocks Bravo, Avalon runs in but Bravo back drops him away! Bravo then wrenches out to kick and kick and DDT Nemeth! Fans fire up as Bravo crawls for his corner, but so does Nemeth. Hot tag to Andretti! Andretti dodges Avalon to BOOT Shane and DECK Moriarty! Andretti rallies on the Wingmen with forearms and ELBOWS!
Fans fire up as Andretti whips Avalon but Avalon reverses, only for Andretti to handspring and DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! Andretti kips up and fans fire up, but Shane runs in. Andretti ROCKS Shane first! Avalon runs up, Andretti ducks, and Avalon ROCKS Shane! Avalon freaks out but Nemeth keeps the peace. Moriarty BOOTS Nemeth, Shane HEADBUTTS Avalon! STP just decide to walk! Fans boo but Andretti feeds Avalon to Darius’ BOOT! Step-in COMPLETE SHOT! Tag to Dean, who then tags Bravo, Avalon goes back to BOOT CAMP! Cover, Infantry and Top Flight win!
Winners: Darius Martin, Action Andretti & The Infantry, by pinfall
A big win for this fantastic four, will they all be rising up the ranks towards the ROH World Tag Team Championships?
Backstage interview with Rachael Ellering.
Lexi says unfortunately, we saw what happened after her match with Billie. But on the bright side, Leyla showed up to help. What does this mean for them moving forward? Ellering says she loves pro-wrestling but hates losing, simple as that. Tonight was not her favorite night, but hey, she did have Leyla’s help so that’s reassuring. Maybe she’s getting through to her? Speaking of, Leyla walks past and Ellering thanks her for the help. Leyla stops Ellering there to say it wasn’t about Ellering, it was about not owing debts. They’re even now but they’re also done. But then Maria is there! Isn’t this so cute? They’re like besties now!
It’s not what it looks like, Maria. No, it is exactly what it looks like: Leyla is helping Ellering and Ellering is helping Leyla. But Leyla still wants to be on Maria’s team. Oh, it looks like Leyla already has a team. So why not they team up and have a match, see how that goes? Then Maria will decide if she wants to help Leyla or not. Leyla sighs, but will she and Ellering actually make a legit combination?
Gravity VS Dralistico w/ Jose!
The brother of Bandido takes on the brother of Rush, both hoping to follow in the ROH World Championship footsteps of those two men. Will the Astronaut of Lucha reach the same heights as his brother? Or will the Prince of Silver & Gold reach the gold just as El Toro Blanco did?
Fans chant “Let’s Go, Gravity, Let’s Go!” and Gravity joins in with the stomp-stomp. The Code of Honor is upheld, only so Dralistico can then flip Gravity off! The bell rings and the two circle. They rush in, tie up, Dralistico waistlocks then SLAMS, grabs an arm, but Gravity uses that to arm-drag! Gravity kips up, Dralistico runs him over to cover, ONE! Gravity sweeps the legs to PLANKING SPLASH, ONE! Dralistico arm-drags, Gravity arm-drags, and both men kip up. Fans fire up and Gravity space walks. Dralistico is annoyed but fans rally for “LUCHA! LUCHA!” Gravity keeps walking around, and then he rushes up!
Dralistico dodges, RANAS, and builds speed to FLY onto Gravity! Direct hit at the ramp and fans fire up again. Dralistico stomps Gravity, then whips him into the steel steps! Gravity writhes but Jose mocks his pain. Dralistico drags Gravity up and whips him into railing! The ref checks Gravity, he’s still conscious so Dralistico stands Gravity up. Dralistico CHOPS and Gravity falls over. Dralistico puts Gravity in, covers, ONE!! Gravity hangs tough but Dralistico whips him to a corner. Dralistico runs in to SPLASH, snapmare, and then runs to BASEMENT DROPKICK! Dralistico talks trash, and he gets a “DRA-LI-STI-CO!” chant going.
Dralistico puts Gravity in a corner, CHOPS him down, and Jose likes that. Dralistico goes side to side with the drum roll, to then SUPERKICK! Tranquilo on the top rope and fans cheer. Fans chant for “L F I!” and Dralistico drags Gravity up. Dralistico whips Gravity corner to corner, runs in, but into a BOOT! And another! Dralistico runs in, Gravity puts him on the apron, but Dralistico CHOPS! But Gravity DROPKICKS! Gravity builds speed now, goes up and up and double jumps, ESCALARA PLANCHA! Fans are fired up while both men go down at the ramp! Gravity fires himself up and he drags Dralistico back up.
Gravity puts Dralistico in, “This is Lucha!” as Gravity whips. Gravity SPLASHES, keeps moving, and he SPLASHES again! Snapmare and then Gravity runs to go up and handstand on the corner! IMPLODING PLANKING SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Dralistico is still in this and Gravity grows frustrated. Fans rally, Gravity drags Dralistico up and whips, but Dralistico reverses to dropkick the legs out! Dralistico drags Gravity up, reels him in, and he hoists Gravity up. Gravity slips out of the bomb to UPPERCUT! Gravity runs, Dralistico slips through the lariat to get Graitiy up, SIT OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!!
Fans are thunderous as Jose argues the count. The fans rally back up as Dralistico drags Gravity up. Dralistico talks trash, slaps Gravity around, but Gravity shouts to CHOP! Dralistico doesn’t flinch! He eggs Gravity on! Gravity CHOPS! Dralistico tells Gravity to get some huevos behind it! Gravity eggs Dralistico on and Dralistico winds up, to CHOP! Gravity falls over and Dralistico says “One More Time!” The fans join in, “One More Time!” Dralistico drags Gravity up to fire off forearms, then says F you! But Gravity ROCKS him first! Gravity runs, into a forearm! Dralistico runs into SOBAT! Front kick! JUMP FOREARM!
Gravity roars, run sin, but Dralistico dodges to SNAP GERMAN! V-TRIGGER! SUPERKICK! Dralistico runs, but into a POWERSLAM! Both luchadores are down and the fans are thunderous! The ref starts a standing count, both men sit up slowly. They drag themselves up at 5 of 10, Dralistico runs in but Gravity trips him up! Gravity CLUBS Dralistico in the ropes, goes to a corner, and then GUILLOTINE PLANKING SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Gravity drags Dralistico back up, but Dralistico puts Gravity on the ropes! Dralistico CHOPS, goes out, and springboards to SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Gravity survives but Jose wants Dralistico to finish it!
Dralistico stands Gravity up, but the forearms start flying! Gravity gets the edge, he runs, but Dralistico follows to springboard and DESTROYER!! Cover, Dralistico wins!
Winner: Dralistico, by pinfall
Jose celebrates with the dangerous Dralistico! Dralistico now joins his brother, Rush, in teaming up against The Workhorsemen this Saturday on Collision. Will the Brothers Munoz bring down JD Drake & Anthony Henry?
ROH World Championship: Eddie Kingston VS Angelico w/ Serpentico!
While Jay Lethal is hunting down this title, this match here is because The Mad King was too rough on #SNAKEMAN for the South African Stud’s liking. Will Angelico not only avenge his tag partner but take the top spot in ROH? Or will Eddie keep his promise to Lethal to be the one to beat Lethal to a pulp?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if the Double Championship Reign ends in Wichita!
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans are all behind Eddie. Eddie and Angelico circle, feel things out, but then back away. They step up, tie up, and each man goes for a leg from the outside. Those cancel out so Angelico switches to a waistlock. Eddie wrenches out, wristlocks, and fans rally. Angelico spins, slips through and has a modified cording hold! Eddie endures, Angelico gets around to spin and headlock. Angelico wrenches to a wristlock, Eddie pries at the hold, and he powers his way through to wrench back. Fans cheer this technical exchange but then Angelico spins and slips through to spin and wrench and arm-drag!
Things speed up, but Eddie blocks a hip toss to CHOP! Angelico sputters, eggs Eddie on, and fans want it “One More Time!” Eddie obliges, but Angelico blocks the chop! Angelico bends the fingers, wrenches to an inverted wristlock, and then cravats for a neck wrench. Eddie throws body shots but Angelico snapmares to KICK Eddie in the back! Almost the neck, really. Angelico then hooks the arms and legs in one move, for a BRIDGING PLUM! Eddie pushes free, and he SLAPS Angelico! Angelico kicks Eddie but Eddie SLAPS him again! Angelico scuffs Eddie, but Eddie CHOPS! Angelico kicks the leg! Eddie CHOPS again!
Fans fire up but Angelico KICKS! Eddie CHOPS! Eddie stands Angelico up to CHOP! And CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP! Angelico goes to a corner, Eddie runs in to clothesline! Then MACHINE GUN CHOPS! Eddie sits Angelico down, runs side to side and BOOT WASHES him! Fans fire up and they rally behind Eddie. Angelico bails out, Eddie storms over to drag him back in, and Eddie CHOPS Angelico down! Fans rally, Eddie covers, ONE!! Eddie is annoyed but he clamps on a chinlock to grind Angelico. Fans chant “CHOKE HIM OUT!” but Angelico endures, even as Eddie cranks him around. Cover, TWO! Eddie keeps cool as he brings Angelico up.
Eddie clinches, but Angelico hops on for a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Then he gets the arm, HOVERBOARD KIMURA! They roll, Angelico holds on tight with body scissors! Eddie reaches out for a ROPEBREAK with his foot! Angelico lets go as the ref counts 4, and fans rally up. Angelico stomps Eddie, kicks him around, then stands Eddie up. Angelico whips, Eddie reverses and kitchen sink knees Angelico down! Angelico sputters, Eddie shakes out his arms, and Eddie stalks Angelico to a corner. Eddie fires body shots from all sides, then he ROCKS Angelico with a forearm. Angelico staggers away to another corner.
Eddie storms up to CHOP! Angelico kicks, so Eddie CHOPS! Angelico falls again, but Eddie stomps him. Eddie drags Angelico up, to CHOP! Angelico JABS in return! Eddie wobbles, but he CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Angelico falls again and fans fire back up. Eddie shakes out his arms, goes back for Angelico, but Angelico ROCKS him with a right! Angelico swings but into a half nelson! Angelico arm-drags free, and then ROUNDHOUSES! Eddie staggers around, flops out of the ring, and he shakes out the cobwebs. But Angelico builds speed to FLY! Direct hit at the ramp and fans fire up! Eddie stumbles away but Angelico pursues.
Angelico aims from the apron to FLYING LARIAT! Direct hit and both men go down! Angelico drags himself up but the fans rally behind Eddie. Angelico drags Eddie up, puts him back in, and pounds the apron. Fans rally up and Angelico climbs. Eddie stands, Angelico CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Eddie is still in this but Angelico runs up, slips around, sunset flips, and then drags Eddie into a jackknife bridge! TWO!! Eddie escapes the trickery and he kicks low! Eddie reels Angelico in to CLUB him on the back. Eddie then gut wrenches, but Angelico slips free to arm-drag and lateral press, TWO!!
Fans fire up as Eddie and Angelico get up. Angelico PUNTS Eddie in the face! Then he steps and rolls, LA CASITA! TWO!! Eddie stumbles, but he URAKENS!! High stack, TWO?!? Angelico survives going Backfist to the Future, but the fans are thunderous for “EDDIE! EDDIE!” Eddie rises up, he waits on Angelico, then he brings Angelico around. Angelico is woozy and he drops back down. Eddie eggs Angelico on but walks into an EDDY GORDO KICK! Cradle, TWO!! Angelico was playing possum, but he turns into another URAKEN!! NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!! Cover, Eddie wins!!
Winner: Eddie Kingston, by pinfall (still ROH World Champion)
And the Mad King keeps his crown! But he still shows Angelico respect with the Code of Honor, and fans cheer the sportsmanship. Final Battle is coming, and that is where Jay Lethal will be waiting. Will December 15th be the final battle for one of these icons?
Dalton Castle speaks.
“Does this look easy? Like, does it look like I don’t care about what you see as a viewer? I care ONLY about you! I wanna give you exactly what you deserve when you sit home and you watch me compete. With every bit of strength in my body, with every beat of my heart, I want you to see that I wanna give you the show that you deserve! So to sit here and let people like Eddie Kingston muddy the ROH airwaves… I just wanna…! UGHGHGH! Y’know, Eddie Kingston, you’re the ROH World Champion. I’ve been in your position before. And you are FLOUNDERING in opportunity! You are throwing it away!
“You think you’re tough? You think you’re a street fighter!? Look at me! LOOK AT ME! How am I doing? I’ve been spending DAYS on the street, I haven’t slept in weeks! And that’s because I can’t sit back and let you fill these viewers brains’ with so much ordinary. I put my face through a window last night. I walked by my favorite fondue place, I wanted to eat some cheese. It was closed. So I SMASHED the window! I smashed it, just like I’m gonna do to your sternum! You see, Eddie? I’m gonna put this face directly through your sternum and I’m gonna stop your heart! And then I’m gonna pin you and give the people what they deserve, and that’s a ROH World Champion that they can sink their teeth into.”
Castle points at the camera and then leaves, is The Peacock going to change everyone’s plans for Final Battle?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of ROH, even for being an hour and 47 minutes because so much of this episode felt like it mattered! The only match I skipped was Josh Woods’ because it was clear he was gonna squash that guy and he did. And even matches that didn’t have any real story behind it were really good quality, not squashes. I knew I had to cover Gravity VS Dralistico because of how good both guys are, and I definitely feel right about that. Fletcher VS Johnson was also a great match for just being out of nowhere, but the story there is Shane Taylor Promotions wanting Johnson to join up. The 8 Man Tag was also put together just because but it was great stuff. Great win for the Faces, and STP is definitely going to focus more on recruiting Johnson so they can be a trio.
Great tag match from Iron Savages VS Griff & Karter, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the Savages win that one. I’m a little unsure about the whole “I’m gonna bust!” and “Eat dat ass” and now Beefcake’s Titty City, but otherwise, I always knew they were a great team even when they were bear themed. Great mingling of stories in the women’s division, too, with Leyla sweeping The Renegades and Ellering helping with that, only for Billie to get a good win off Ellering. Good promo with Maria, too, and I’m thinking Leyla & Ellering VS Renegades happens before Leyla & Ellering go after Athena & Billie to see if someone earns a title match for Final Battle.
And also good mingling of stories through Spanish Announce Project. Ethan Page helps Serpentico get one over on Nese to set up the rematch, and then Angelico has that awesome main event match with Eddie. But I figured Eddie would retain, Jay Lethal is waiting. Though I do appreciate that Castle shifts focus from the TV Championship to the World Championship so that he and Eddie can have a title match before Final Battle. Pretty sure Eddie retains then, too, but Castle might prove himself worthy Tony Khan’s idea for the vacated ROH World TV Championship. Y’know, the title Castle and Joe never got to settle the score over even though that was a thing and Tony Khan’s attention is too divided.
My Score: 8.6/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMAPCT! & Unbreakable Results & Match Ratings: 4.17.2025
iMPACT is the Pre-Show, Unbreakable is a TNA+ Special! See what happened!
iMPACT! is getting the old Heat treatment as a TV episode pre-show. While nothing about the iMPACT episode seems overly intriguing, they all actually have narrative weight, and since the last two weeks have been devoid of weight and general cohesion…this might be a surprisingly good episode which would serve as a better pre-show than expected.
I’m still mad that it’s a damn Thursday and they want to have 4-5 hours of show because WrestleMania reasons. Even WWE realized doing long shows before workdays was stupid, so NJPW giving them the idea to break Mania into two nights is a boon for everyone over thirty.
Also the main reason I’m doing a joint article. Since Unbreakable starts immediately after iMPACT, I’m not gonna put up back to back articles. One stop shoppin it!
Will @AJFrancis410 be crowned the FIR$T TNA International Champion TONIGHT at #TNAUnbreakable?!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/rT1TusIxJd pic.twitter.com/rxiBn6PxPw
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025
iMPACT! – Ratings:
- Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz: Laredo wins via Laredo Fly – ** 1/4
- Jazmyn Nyxx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee: Xia wins via Small Package – **
- KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner: KC wins via Loaded Fist – **
- Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley: Hot Topic Hotties win via Cemetery Drive – ** 1/4
- Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat: Dani wins via Luna Landing – ** 1/4
- Leon Slater vs Brian Myers: Myers wins via Roster Cut – ** 1/2
Unbreakable – Quick Ratings:
- Zachary Wentz vs Eric Young vs AJ Francis: Young wins via Piledriver – *** 1/4
- Ace Austin vs Steve Maclin vs Eddie Edwards w/Alisha: Steve Maclin wins via KIA – *** 1/2
- X Division Championship: Moose(c) w/Alisha vs Akeem: Moose wins via Lights Out – Long Squash
- Mustafa Ali & Nemeths vs Hardys & Mike Santana: Jeff Hardy wins via Swanton Bomb – ***
- Kaz & Tessa vs Joe Hendry & Masha: Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ** 3/4
- Barb Wire Massacre: Sami Callihan vs Mance Warner w/Steph De Lander: Callihan wins via Cactus Driver ’97 – ** 1/2
- Inaugural International Championship: AJ Francis vs Steve Maclin vs Eric You: Maclin wins via K.I.A. – *** – TITLE CHANGE!!!
Results:
Laredo vs Jason Hotch w/Tasha Steelz
Laredo starts quick with a Straight Right, Tijeras, a few quick strikes, kicks Hotch out of the ring, wants a Plancha, but Tasha gets in the way to stop Laredo’s offense which gives Hotch an opening. Quick trip, a few chops and a hard Irish Whip has Laredo trying to catch his breath. Hotch tries to go for another Strong Irish Whip but Laredo reverses, two kicks, Flying Neckbreaker into a Missile Dropkick sending Hotch to the outside. Laredo finally pulls off his Suicida, and he’s rolling. Corner Forearm, Uno Mass Corkscrew Moonsaults, but Hotch manages to get away after two. A Snap Jab staggers Laredo, Ali style Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker and Hotch tries to take things to the top. But Laredo counters and Avalanche Michinoku Driver…only for two.
Laredo tries to keep things going, Back Handspring Crossbody, but Hotch catches him, big Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker for two. Hotch looks to the corner and then gets scared because he thinks Santana might strike, Hotch and Tasha argue, Laredo recovers and runs up the corner and hits the Laredo Fly for the win.
If @CodyDeaner can take down @KCwrestles tonight on #TNAiMPACT he punches his ticket Ultimate X at #TNARebellion! @milanmiracle
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 18, 2025
Jazmyn Nyx w/Fatal Influence vs Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee
Jazmyn and Xia go for a chain wrestling or World of Sport kind of start. Xia even gets out of the Head Scissors with the classic Hand Stand and pop. After a little taunting, Jazmyn tries to charge but Xia loops around for a flash Cradle, Nyx kicks out quick and retreats to her Fatal Influence friends for a breather. Xia catches her with a Dropkick, a few strikes and starts putting things together until Jazmyn catches her in the corner and Snake Eyes Xia the hard way and then starts leaning her into the ropes, a few Leg Sweeps, PK kicks and Jazmyn is in control. Fisherman’s Suplex Hold from Jazmyn but Xia kicks at two. She tries to fight back up but Jazmyn is using her positioning to keep control. Bulldog into the middle buckle, puts Xia between the ropes and lays in a Round Kick to her chest and Xia has been eating offense for the last few minutes. The crowd tries to rally the little British Angel, but Jazmyn lays in some forearms, hits the ropes, Xia ducks and they hit stereo High Kicks to double down for a few moments.
Xia starts to rally, gets a few shots in, Tijeras, Xia tries Angel Wings but Jazmyn moves. Jazmyn tries to stay on her, but a Jawbreaker gives Xia time to go to the corner, Xia hits the Crossbody, Angel Wings, and looks for a DDT or something but Fatal Influence get involved distracting everyone. Lei has Fallon hanled, but Jacy is mouthing off causing Rosemary to come down and make a Mist save. Jazmyn tries to be opportunistic, but Xia blocks her move and hits the Small Package for the win.
Overbooked and timing was a bit shoddy in some spots, but not offensive. Not bad, but not good either.
KC Navarro vs Cody Deaner
This is for a spot in the Ultimate X match. Here’s to hoping the Blessed One beats the hell out of the loser who’s about as over as Herpes. Meaning he never goes away, and he’s unlikable. Anyone that says “Funny Underdogs are needed on shows”, isn’t that like 60% of the roster? No one is funny if everyone tries to be funny. KC however, he’s fucking hilarious and amazing.
KC tries to pay off Deaner and get him to forfeit, Deaner of course does the underdog thing of fighting back, dumb looking punches, goofball corner spot that he lengthens to the put of looking dumb and not funny. Oh thank God KC hits the Spiderman in the ropes, ducks Deaner and 305 gets hit for a near fall. Now KC is rolling, nice quick offense, Snapmare, Front Roll Neck Snap, Stomp into Split into cover for only two. Deaner goes for the comeback, and a few Lariats, Bulldog, and everything looks soo stupid. Deaner puts KC in the Airplane spin, gets dizzy and then goes again, TKO for two.
Navarro tries to powder, Deaner goes after him but the ref gets Deaner off of him since KC was in the ropes, KC wraps his necklace around his knuckles and a quick Jab to the face as Deaner tries to suplex him, 1-2-3, Blessed WIN.
If Deaner was the only doofus guy he’d be fine, but when we have Santino, Arianna, Laredo, KC, Great Hands, Brian Myers, Dango, Alisha, Hendry (while not a doofus isn’t close to serious), Kaz, Elegance Brand (all 3 of them), Ryan Nemeth and those are just off the top of my head. Everyone can’t be silly or no one is silly and nothing matters.
Maggie Lee & Heather by Elegance w/Personal Concierge vs Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley
I’m gonna keep any Gigi drooling to a minimum since I respect my boy Wentz, but I will say, you gotta love Hot Topic Hotties. Yes I like walking red flags, I’m self aware, and okay with it.
Maggie and Gigi start, a few quick counters, Gigi manages the Double Hook Cradle for two, then Hot Topic Hotties go tandem with a Dropkick and a Twisting Elbow for another two. Tatum is officially legal, Maggie looks for the tag but Heather wants to push Maggie more. Which is exactly how ASH treated her. Tatum turns it around, Gigi tags in, Poetry Bronco, and then Kawada Kicks from Gigi. Concierge distracts, Maggie grabs her, Heather takes the cheap shot, Suplex from Maggie for two. Heather and Maggie get some offense in together, and Heather is working Gigi over in the heel corner. Unicorn Stampede essentially. Heather goes for a pinfall and its only 2. Heather is getting frustrated, Gigi with an Upkick headscissors, Heather tries to stop the tag out, but eats the Mule Kick.
Tatum starts beating on Heather, rams Heather into Maggie, Cartwheel Peach Sunrise, tags in Gigi, Double Headbutts and Cemetery Drive from the Hot Topic Hotties and everyone wins. Jesus…will never leave this chat, he started it.
Jakara Jackson w/Lash Legend vs Dani Luna w/Jody Threat
Things start a little slow, Collar & Elbow tie up that they won’t relent for a while, Jakara tries to turn it into a Headlock Takeover, but Dani is too strong. Dani gets a few shots in, hops the rope for something but Lash makes her present felt and trips Dani while Jakara distracts the referee. The referee didn’t see anything but ejects Lash anyway. Lash won’t go, tries to intimidate the ref and say no. Jakara keeps things moving against Dani while Lash takes her sweet time slowly walking away. Jakara tries a Roll-Up but Dani too thicc to keep down. Dani fights back up, scoops Jakara and drops her unceremoniously.
Jakara starts laying in a bunch of Falling Knees and gets a quick two, before locking in a Cravat that Dani tries to fight out of. Dani counters out of it, ducks the Line, and they crash into each other with Forearms. The Double Fall Down spot is a little played out and this is only the pre-show really.
Dani levels Jakara with a few Lariats, looks for the Luna Landing, Jakara slips it so Dani comes off the ropes with a Busaiku Knee. Luna wants a Blue Thunder but Jakara gets away until Luna grabs her again for the Rebound Blue Thunder Bomb and a near fall. Luna charges the corner, misses, Jakara hits the Tornado DDT, but only two. Jakara tries to ram Dani’s head into the buckles, but Luna blocks, fires and takes Jakara’s head off, Luna Landing gets his and Dani wins!
Elijah has a promo segment and they have a really Sesame Street style “Walk this Way” words on the screen thing. When they did the bouncing ball lyrics with Ron Killings, it was at least cool. This comes off as corny and low budget public broadcasting crap just for Elijah to announce an open challenge at Rebellion or something. Admittedly I zoned out cause I figured it would be nothing of note.
Leon Slater vs Brian Myers
Myers and Slater start in a shoving match jawing at each other, and then Leon lays in a Shoulder Tackle off the ropes, some jumping crap and Myers is getting bounced from corner to corner like a dork. Leon tries to continue the Around the World but a punch, Thrust Kick and Irish Whip across the ring gives him some confidence, but he eats the Feint Mule Kick, Back Handspring Back Elbow…and again System matches are “look stupid and get beat up for 70% of the match until a shortcut can be taken”. Speaking of short cuts, Leon goes for his Corner Leap, Myers guards from it, Leon repositions but gets tripped and eats a Spear. Then…we go to commercial.
Coming out of the commercials Myers is still in control. Leon slips out of a suplex and then connects with a flurry of offense, Myers eats more kicks than I can count, powders, Leon does his corner post leap, comes in and looks to win but an Implant DDT, dick kick and Roster Cut gives Myers the win.
Overall iMPACT! Rating: 5/10
Nothing special but at least it made some sense and was a better than the last few episodes. Low bar comparatively. Now immediately onto Unbreakable! So because this is a long night, I figured I’d do a Watch A Long with Mat Sarpraicone over on Dirt Sheet Radio because I have zero faith in Unbreakable being worth the 2-3 hours it will take to watch it.
So you’ll get quick results with ratings and an overall thoughts at the end of Unbreakable from me, because it’s late and I needed something to keep me awake.
Overall Unbreakable Rating: 4.5/10
The iMPACT! episode was easier to watch and digest, three Triple Threats is too many and the Main Event being a slow paced triple threat after a Barb Wire match and a bunch of faster matches really doesn’t resonate well with fans. Even though I didn’t love the Sami vs Mance match, ending on carnage and the “babyface” winning would’ve been a much better way to send the crowd home happy and we wouldn’t have needed so much time fill during the last hour of the show.
Maclin being the inaugural International Champion is cool, setting up the first defense against Eric Young is good for their story, so most of the marks were hit. It just was too damn slow and had no business being a main event. Champions vs Challengers was okay, but it only really picked up when Masha and Tessa were mixing it up. I liked Moose having the extended squash match for shits and giggles, but two Triples back to back to open the show is an easy way to burn out a crowd. Sure the Moose match was an extended piss break to recharge the crowd, but the card was just laid out awkwardly and things felt like far more of a chore than they should have.
All in all this was a very lame event. Yes I get it was purely stop gap to take advantage of WrestleMania weekend, but with Rebellion next week, we all knew it wasn’t gonna shake things up too much. But hot damn was I about to fall asleep if I wasn’t doing the watch-a-long to not pass out.
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Is Thursday night alright for fighting?
AEW Spring Breakthru continues as Collision is brewin‘ up a TNT Championship Open Challenge! Will it be all about the BOOM for Adam Cole, Baybay?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kevin Knight VS Lance Archer w/ Don Callis; Knight wins.
- Josh Alexander & Konosuke Takeshita VS Rocky Romero & Tomohiro Ishii; Alexander & Takeshita win.
- 2v1 Handicap Match: Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford VS Rebecca Scott & Ashley Vox; Megan wins.
- AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Adam Cole VS Claudio Castagnoli; Cole wins and retains the title.
- Six Man Tag: La Faccion Ingobernable VS Rosario Grillo, Leon St. Giovanni & KM; LFI wins.
- ROH World Television Championship: Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Nick Wayne; Nick wins and becomes the new ROH World TV Champion.
- Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron VS Kris Statlander & Julia Hart; Kris & Julia win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Marina Shafir storms out here!
She throws some poor rando around on stage, and then kicks her off stage, to then storm into the ring. Marina intimidates Arkady Aura into giving up her mic, then here come the Death Riders! Claudio Castagnoli SHOVES a cameraman down, then SMASHES the camera! Then he CHOKE SLAMS the cameraman through a table! Wheeler Yuta beats up more equipment, the fans boo these sore losers, because clearly this is all in response to losing the AEW World Trios Championships just last night. Boston tells off Yuta but he just uses that as motivation. Jon Moxley is in the ring, waiting for all of this to calm down a bit.
Marina gives Moxley the mic, and Moxley tells the fans and everyone celebrating last night better enjoy it now. “Hobbs, Swerve, Shibata, enjoy it now! Because it’s the last chance you’re gonna have to celebrate for a long time!” The fans boo, but Moxley tells The Young Bucks he officially doesn’t like them, he doesn’t like looking at them, so they better stay in their own lane. They cross the line with Moxley, he swears to God that they are never seen or heard from again, and he means that! Fans are torn there, but Moxley says from the first day he started in this sport, there was one undisputed baddest man in pro-wrestling. That man is Samoa Joe.
The fans cheer for “JOE! JOE! JOE!” and Moxley says he has always shown Joe respect, treated him with reverence. The fans sing, “Joe is gonna kill~ you!” Yuta tells them to shut up! Moxley says he has given Joe that reverence, he has given Joe his space, and it could’ve stayed that way. But Joe started something that Moxley has to finish. Because Moxley doesn’t know any other way, he will not run, he will not hide, he will not roll over and die. he knows no other way to do this but to fight Joe to the death for the AEW World Championship! Tomorrow, now, for better or worse! Mox will be clear: He is challenging Joe!
The fans again chant for “JOE! JOE! JOE!” Moxley says that’s all he’s gotta say. Joe’s known Moxley long enough to know exactly what he’s dealing with. Moxley then storms off, leading the Death Riders away. Will Samoa Joe accept that challenge, and perhaps even go Double or Nothing?
Kevin Knight VS Lance Archer w/ Don Callis!
The Jet is feeling real good having his share of $400,000, and he’s preparing for next month’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament. But will Knight still be too fly? Or will he be sent crashing down by the Murderhawk Monster?
The moment Archer hits the ring, he hits Knight! Archer fires off in a corner, the bell rings, and the ref counts. The fans boo but archer only stops to throw his jacket at Knight! Then he THROWS Knight out of the ring! The fans tell Callis off like they did last night, but Archer SMACKS Knight off the LED walls! Archer says night-night, Knight! He CLUBS Knight down on the stage, then drags him up to TOSS him down the ramp! Knight flounders to the apron but Archer steps inside to stop the ring count. Archer goes out to drag Knight up, choke grips, and CHOKE- NO, Knight flips free! Knight blocks a boot, ROCKS Archer, then goes up the corner, BIG triangle jump DROPKICK!
The fans fire up as night goes to the apron, springboards, QUEBRADA! They fall on the ramp and the fans fire up! Knight storms after Archer as they go into the ring, then Knight climbs up. Knight leaps to SEATED- NO, Archer catches Knight! Knight fights and RANAS Archer into a corner! Knight stomps and UPPERCUTS on repeat! Knight then stomps a mudhole, but stops as the ref counts 4. The fans fire up with Knight, but Archer LARIATS Knight inside-out! The fans boo but Archer drags Knight back up. Short arm LARIAT! Callis applauds while Archer rains down forearms on Knight’s head.
The ref reprimands about pulling hair but Archer tells him to shut up! Archer stomps Knight, paces around him, then drags him up. Archer CLUBS Knight on the back, then stalks him to a corner. Archer CHOPS Knight but the fans rally, “Let’s Go, Kevin!” Archer whips, Knight sunset flips, but Archer stays up! But Knight avoids the punch! Knight runs to SLIDING SHOULDER TACKLE! Archer tumbles out of the ring, Knight runs, and he WRECKS Archer with a dropkick! Archer pinballs off the desk, then Knight goes up the corner. But Callis grabs at Knight’s foot! The fans boo, Callis gets away with that, but Archer drags Knight down!
Archer ROCKS Knight, then SWINGS him into the steel steps! Archer is all fired up, Callis is happy, but the fans boo while Collision goes picture in picture.
Archer drags Knight up, brings him around, and whips him hard into railing! Knight sputters, the fans cheer him on, but Archer brings Knight up. Archer ROCKS Knight, sits him in a chair, and then runs up to BOOT him down! Knight slumps against the barriers while Archer refreshes the count. But this just lets Callis get his shots in! Callis hammers Knight, but stops before he gets caught. Callis talks smack on the fans, especially that one guy in the third row. Archer stands Knight up against barriers, calls out a small child in their father’s arms, and then CHOPS Knight! Archer drags Knight along the way, taunts more fans, but Knight fires body shots!
Knight CHOPS Archer, but Archer isn’t even bothered! Archer whips Knight back into the ring, then storms in after him. Archer looms over Knight, stands on Knight’s hand, then steps off as the ref reprimands. Archer taunts Knight, stands him up, and pulls hair to put him in the corner. Archer climbs up, taunts the fans, and he smothers Knight! Archer rains down fists, but he stops short of ten to rob the fans the satisfaction! Spring Breakthru returns to single picture and Archer runs corner to corner. ELBOW! Archer keeps moving, and he ELBOWS Knight again! Archer wants more, so he runs again, to ELBOW Knight again!
The fans are torn as Archer has his hattrick, and he looms over Knight again. Archer taunts Knight, slaps him around, but Knight fires a body shot! Archer nods, eggs Knight on, and Knight fires more hands! The fans fire up, but Archer DECKS Knight! Archer drags Knight around, has a cocky cover, ONE!! Knight is tougher than that as a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, and he flips Archer off! Archer grabs at him, Knight cradles, TWO!! Archer almost got caught, but he BOOTS Knight for that! And GERMAN SUPLEXES! Knight lands on his face and Archer grins. The fans rally for Knight but Archer puts him in a corner.
Archer hoists Knight up top, ROCKS him, then lifts Knight in the reverse crucifix! Knight flails, BLACKOUT- NO, Knight lands out! But Archer grabs him! CHOKE- DROPKICK! Knight turns things around, then fires hands! The fans rally as hard as they can for Knight as Knight fires shot after shot! Knight whips, Archer reverses, but knight slips to the outside! Archer hits buckles, Knight springboards in, but Archer gets clear. Knight comes back, but into a BOOT/STOMP! Archer drags Knight right up, then goes up the corner with him! The fans fire up already as Archer lifts Knight, but Knight fires elbows!
Knight fires body shots now, Archer pushes him back, but Knight returns, to the UPPER ROOM! Knight rolls and UFO SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Archer is still in this, but Knight runs corner to corner, only for Archer to dodge! Arche comes back, DERAILER!! Archer hauls Knight up, BUCKLE BOMBS, and CHOKE SLAMS! Cover, TWO?!?! Knight survives and Callis is furious! Archer snarls but he drags Knight back to a corner. The fans rally as hard as they can for “KEVIN! KEVIN!” but Archer walks the tightrope! But Knight trips Archer up! Archer is stuck on the ropes, and Knight DROPKICKS him down!
The fans fire up as Knight springboards, FLYING FOREARM to the floor! The fans fire up and Knight puts Archer in! Knight springboards, but Archer catches him! Knight HOTSHOTS that arm, then springboards again, FLYING LARIAT!! Cover, Knight wins!!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall
The Jet flies high and takes the win! Will this literally big win help Knight take over the BOSJ?
The Opps speak.
After Dynamite went off the air, the NEW AEW World Trios Champions regrouped backstage. Samoa Joe said, “Do you understand the unusual thing about predators? Predators tend to think they are the largest and most evil thing in the jungle. They think that nothing pursues them because they are the pursuers. Tonight, the Death Riders learned that wasn’t the case. See, we are The Opps. We are not a movement, we are not an understanding between gentlemen, no. We are men who only need an opportunity and excuse to commit violence. We are men like Shibata. We are men like myself. And now, Death Riders, you learned we are men like Willy Hobbs.
“We are The Opps. We are your AEW Trios Champions. And we are coming for so much more.” The Death Riders were the hunters but are now the hunted, will their reign of terror end thanks to The Opps?
BREAKING NEWS for next week’s Collision!
While Collision will return to Saturday nights, it will also have to wait until after coverage of the NBA Playoffs. The silver lining? It’ll be live from coast to coast! Make sure you schedule accordingly so you don’t miss a minute of the Playoff Palooza!
Backstage interview with Jamie Hayter & Kris Statlander.
Renee Paquette is with these two ahead of their Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament match, set for next week on Dynamite. It is a semifinal match, and yet this is also the first time Kris and Jamie face off 1v1. The winner goes on to Double or Nothing to face Mercedes Mone in the tournament finals, but Kris stops Renee there. Enough about Mone. And enough about Toni Storm, honestly. There are plenty of other women in this locker room who work just as hard, if not harder, than those two. Jamie says she won’t disagree there. Jamie works hard, Kris works hard, and Jamie won’t stand here to give endless pats on the back.
But Jamie also knows Kris is good, being a former TBS Champion. And Kris knows Jamie is good, being a former AEW Women’s World Champion. They both know they can go, and this right here has been a long time coming. Whoever wins this, they better go all the way. See you Wednesday, mate. That match is for Dynamite, but will Kris get a leg up on Mone in the tag match later tonight?
Tony Schiavone reads a letter from FTR.
Given the suspension as announced last night, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler are not allowed in the building, so they sent this message instead.
“Dear Tony & Nigel, I (Dax) wish I could take back everything we did to you guys last week. It was completely unacceptable, unnecessary, and unwarranted. I honestly think the punishment for us wasn’t severe enough.” Schiavone explains it is a suspension for a week, without pay. Dax’s letter continues to say, “Tony, I would never have gone through with the piledriver with you. You said some things about my daughter that I won’t hold against you. But in the heat of the moment, I felt I was justified to scare you a little. I love you, Tony.” Schiavone rolls his eyes, the fans boo because they don’t believe Dax’s words.
Schiavone explains this next part is addressed to Nigel. “I never wanted things to get physical between the three of us, I know your body, and your mind for that matter, is very fragile.” Nigel rolls his eyes at the passive aggressiveness there. “I’m sure you were thinking the same thing with emotions as we were. Even though you probably knew there was no way you could ever beat us up, LOL. Again, my sincerest apologies to you both, and I hope we can just move forward in a professional and productive manner. With love, Dax Harwood.” The fans still boo the ingenuine sentiments, and Nigel sarcastically accepts the apology. Will FTR ever actually learn their lesson?
Josh Alexander & Konosuke Takeshita VS Rocky Romero & Tomohiro Ishii!
The Walking Weapon couldn’t defeat the Cowboy, so he goes and sucker punches him after the match, then seemingly joins forces with The Don Callis Family! Will Alexander get his first win alongside The Alpha? Or can Azucar & Stone Pitbull conglomerate their way to a victory?
The teams sort out and Ishii starts against Konosuke in a battle of Openweight Champions! The fans fire up as Ishii and Konosuke go toe to toe, then they start shoving! The forearms start flying, the fans fire up, and Ishii gets the edge! Ishii runs, but Konosuke BOOTS him! Konosuke whips, Ishii reverses, and then Ishii ducks the lariat to waistlock. Ishii ducks an elbow, but Konosuke ROCKS Ishii! Konosuke reels Ishii in, but Ishii suplexes first! Konosuke fights free, then runs up, and they RAM shoulders! The fans fire up and Ishii runs to RAM Konosuke again! Konosuke returns, runs through the chop and he CLOBBERS Ishii!
Ishii is up, he runs through a chop and then CLOBBERS Konosuke! Konosuke is back up, both men run in, and they RAM each other down! The fans fire up while Konosuke and Ishii back off. Tag to Rocky and Alexander and the fans rally again. The two circle, tie up, and Alexander waistlocks. Rocky switches, Alexander switches, and Alexander SLAMS Rocky down! Rocky brushes that off while the fans rally. The two circle, tie up, and Rocky wrenches. Alexander knees low, whips, but Rocky slides under! Rocky wheelbarrows and arm-drags! Alexander comes back, Rocky dodges and RANAS! The fans fire up while Rocky gives some Azucar Heat!
Rocky runs up, Alexander DUMPS him to the apron, but Rocky UPPERCUTS! Alexander distracts the ref so that Konosuke can YANK Rocky down! Konosuke DOUBLE CHOPS Rocky, then DRIVE-BY DROPKICKS! Rocky sputters while Collision goes picture in picture.
Alexander runs to BODY CHECK Rocky off the apron! The Don Callis Family soaks up the heat, then they fetch Rocky off the ground. Alexander puts Rocky on the apron, CLUBS him, then slides in. Alexander has the ref watch Ishii, and then he stomps Rocky around. Alexander scoops and SLAMS Rocky, then tags Konosuke. Konosuke goes up to SUPER SENTON! Cover, TWO! Rocky stays in this, but Konosuke stays on Rocky with a snapmare and KCIK! Konosuke tags Alexander and Alexander stalks Rocky. Alexander drags Rocky from the ropes to drop a knee! Cover, TWO! Alexander stalks Rocky to the ropes, then bumps him off buckles.
Alexander CHOPS Rocky, and Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Konosuke has Rocky up top! Rocky fights the back suplex with fists, then he BITES Konosuke! The ref reprimands, but Rocky cravats to hit a SUPER SLICED BREAD! The fans fire up while both men crawl, hot tags to Alexander and Ishii! The fans fire up as these two RAM, and RAM, and then Ishii ROCKS Alexander! Ishii whips, Alexander reverses, but Ishii comes back to CLOBBER Alexander! And SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Alexander survives but Ishii runs, only for Konosuke to get a cheap shot in! Ishii DECKS Konosuke for it! Alexander waistlocks, Ishii fights and switches, but Konosuke runs in!
Alexander ducks, Konosuke BOOTS Ishii! Konosuke runs, he and Ishii DOUBLE LARIAT! Konosuke rebounds to LARIT Ishii down! Rocky runs up, wrenches Konosuke, and kicks off Alexander to TORNADO DDT! Ishii LARIATS Konosuke back down, but Alexander kicks! Ishii blocks, feed to Rocky for a kick and UPPERCUT! Then Ishii hits a GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up more as Ishii runs, and he LARIATS Alexander down! Cover, Rocky blocks Konosuke, but Konosuke SHOVES Rocky onto Ishii! The match is saved but the ref reprimands everyone for being in the ring. Ishii and Rocky argue, but Konosuke has Rocky!
Rocky avoids the forearm, so Konosuke DECKS Ishii! Alexander BOOTS Rocky out of the ring! Alexander torture racks Ishii, for the TOWER HACKER BOMB!! Cover, TWO?!? But into an ANKLE LOCK!! Rocky sends Konosuke into railing! Ishii endures, reaches out, but Rocky storms in! Rocky springboards to CROSSBODY Alexander! The fans fire up, but Konosuke runs in! Rocky DUMPS Konosuke out, then PLANCHAS! Ishii LARIATS Alexander, suplexes, but Alexander fights it! Alexander wrenches, Ishii wrenches back, but Alexander gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, ROCKY BREAKS IT!
The fans fire up as we get another save! Rocky brings Alexander i, but Alexander waistlcoks. Rocky fights free, throws an elbow, then a HAYMAKER! Rocky reels Alexander in, but Alexander hits a GOURD BUSTER! Alexander hoists Rocky up, but Ishii helps Rocky RANA! Rocky KICKS Alexander, cravats, and Ishii gives him the boost! SHIRA- NO, Alexander slips free! Rocky waistlocks Alexander, Ishii runs up, but Alexander ducks! The LARIAT hits Rocky! Then Alexander rolls Ishii up, with tights! TWO!! Alexander fires a flurry of elbows, but Ishii roars! Ishii runs in, but into a GERMAN SUPLEX! But he’s right back up!?
Alexander runs up, Ishii SWATS a lariat, then ROCKS Alexander! Alexander ROCKS Ishii, but Ishii HEADBUTTS! The fans fire up while both men fall! A standing count starts, but Ishii crawls hover, hot- WHAT?! Rocky leaves Ishii hanging?! WHY?!? The fans boo, but Konosuke BOOTS Ishii! Then feed to a GERMAN SUPLEX! Alexander holds on, ripcord, DOUBLE ROLLING ELBOWS!! Then a POWERBOMB!! High stack, Don Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Josh Alexander, by pinfall
Rocky looks conflicted, but they why did he leave Ishii all alone to begin with?! Callis celebrates with his guys, will nothing stop the family from taking over AEW? Rocky goes back to help Ishii, but Ishii shoves Rocky! Ishii asks what the heck, but wait! Is that TRENT BERETTA!? Rocky CLOBBERS Ishii, and Trent takes off the jacket! Trent rains down fists on Ishii now, and the Callis Family returns?! Trent was Don Callis Family the last time we saw him, and it seems he still IS Don Callis Family! Callis explains to Konosuke that it’s fine, and he gives Trent the monkey wrench! The very thing that took Trent out almost a year ago!
Rocky stands Ishii up, and says goodbye. Trent CLOBBERS Ishii with the monkey wrench!!! Trent & Rocky are in the Family, will AEW soon belong to them?
Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone.
Lexy Nair welcomes in #FourBeltsMone, and Mone again says, “Bostooon~! Say hello to your C E O!” Lexy congratulates Mone on defeating Athena last night and advancing to the Women’s Owen Hart Cup finals at Double or Nothing. She will either face Kris or Jamie, and Kris is someone Mone has had a lot of history with. Mone stops Lexy there and says that history is where Mone won them all. Tonight, she is in the main event in another tag match alongside Harley Cameron. Mone already groans as Harley brings out “Mini Mone!” “Bostooooon~! Say hello to your C E O~!” Mone says she already did that.
Mini Mone knows Main Mone doesn’t wanna talk to Harley right now, but she has assured Mini Mone that things will be different this time. They better be! Now now, talk to Mini Mone. She’s not gonna do that! Harley, just stay out of the way and not be such a loser! Harley pouts but Mone says there’s no reason to be sad. Mini Mone says yeah, there’s no crying in wrestling! Damn right! Wait, wait, why is she talking like the puppet’s real!? Harley starts singing “Ride the Money Wrath Train~!” Mone says no no no! Mone storms off, but the train is on the tracks either way. Mini Mone says, “See you tonight!” Will The CEO and the wild Aussie stay on track as we head for Double or Nothing?
2v1 Handicap Match: Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford VS Rebecca Scott & Ashley Vox!
The wrath of the Megasus has yet to be satiated, so she is again doubling up on opponents. Will even Everyone’s Favorite Flight Attendant & The Reel Catch #BowDown?
The bell rings and Vox & Scott DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as they bring the fight to Megan with fast hands! They double whip, but Megan crisscrosses them into each other, then DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEXES!! The fans fire up as Megan roars, and she reels Vox in! Megan hauls Vox up to POWERBOMB! And deadlift for ANOTHER POWERBOMB! And ANOTHER POWERBOMB!! Vox flounders away while the fans fire up! Megan aims at Scott, runs in, and LEAPING LARIATS! Megan is all fired up, and she hauls Scott up, FATE’S DESCENT onto Vox!! Double cover, Megan wins!
Winner: Megan Bayne, by pinfall
Vox & Scott tried, but they could not stop this female titan! Megan then sits them both up and tells them, “BOW DOWN!” Megan SMACKS them off the mat! The Superbad Girl raises Megan’s hand in victory, will nothing stop Megan from storming back up the mountain?
Anthony Bowens speaks.
“Throughout my life, I’ve been told ‘no’ so many times. But if I wanted it bad enough, I always found a way. And here in AEW, I won’t take ‘no’ for an answer. My name is Anthony Bowens. I am AEW’s 5 Tool Player. The perfect combination of power, athleticism, intelligence, the look, and The It Factor. I am the Pride of Professional Wrestling, led by a badass. I intend to use every tool necessary to climb to the top of AEW. And oh, yeah, I intend to win gold. Let’s make history. So the question is, who’s next to step to the plate and get their ass Molly Whopped by THE Five Tool Player?! That journey starts now. Don’t believe me? Well I’ve got five tools and one rule: Prove them wrong!”
AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Adam Cole VS ???
The Panama City Playboy is in Boston, ready to make this City of Champions undisputed! But who will step to this paragon of wrestling? CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI! The Death Riders never left the building, they were just lurking from the shadows! But will the Swiss Cyborg snatch away this title to make up for the one he lost?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who brings the boom!
The bell rings and the two tie up. Claudio powers Cole right to a corner, lets off as the ref counts, but then Cole avoids the sucker punch! Cole fires fast hands, the fans fire up, but the ref counts. Claudio scoops Cole first to SLAM him down! Claudio looms over Cole, drags him up, and he whips Cole, only for Cole to reverse. But Claudio bounces off buckles to BOOT Cole down! The fans boo but Claudio stalks Cole. Claudio drags Cole up, scoops again, but Cole fights around to a SLEEPER! The fans cheer, but Claudio RAMS Cole into buckles. Claudio is free, but Cole BOOTS him, then JUMP NECKBREAKERS! Cover, ONE!!
Cole hurries to headlock, but Claudio powers up and lifts Cole, only for Cole to sunset flip! Claudio drags Cole right up, but Cole fires forearms! The fans fire up as Cole whips, btu Claudio reverses. Cole grabs ropes, 52 Fake Out! SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Claudio stays in this but Cole runs up to BOOT him back down! Claudio bails out, throws a fit, but then Cole BOOTS him off the apron! The fans fire up for “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” Claudio goes to the apron, Cole storms up on him, but Claudio trips Cole up! Claudio drags Cole out, Cole fires forearms, but Claudio knees low! Claudio whips Cole hard into barriers!
Claudio winds up, runs up, but Cole dodges! Now Claudio hits the barriers! Cole fires forearms, stalks Claudio around the way, and he fires forearms again. Claudio YANKS Cole into the barriers! The ring count climbs, Claudio hauls Cole up, BARRIER BACK SUPLEX! Cole flops to the floor and the fans lose their minds! Claudio refreshes the ring count, but he does wait on Cole. Cole slowly crawls, so Claudio goes out to fetch him. Claudio UPPERCUTS Cole, Cole staggers around, and Claudio military presses him! Claudio TOSSES Cole out into the crowd! The fans go nuts again, and they cheer on “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this possible.
Claudio storms into the ring, soaks up the heat, and the ref checks Cole. That was a rough landing on that hardwood floor, but it seems Cole is okay to continue. The fans rally for Cole as he hobbles his way back to ringside. Cole rolls in, but Claudio runs up to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Cole stays in this but Claudio clamps onto him with a chinlock. Cole endures, the fans rally, but Claudio squeezes tight. Cole fights around, fights to his feet, and the fans fire up as Cole fires body shots. But Claudio knees low, then TOSSES Cole back out! Cole flops to the floor, the fans boo more, but Claudio just soaks it all up as Collision goes picture in picture.
Cole gets checked by Doc Sampson, given that big bruise right on his side. The ring count climbs all the while, and Claudio paces as he waits on a verdict from Doc. Cole seems to be okay to continue, and he crawls his way over. Cole grabs at the apron skirt, drags himself up, and springs in at 9! Claudio is right on him and rains down fists! Claudio is all fired up, and also sports a cut on his arm from hitting these barriers. Claudio scoops to hit a BACKBREAKER, and then he bends Cole against his knee! Cole endures, throws hands from below, but Claudio shoves him down! Cole avoids the elbow drop! Claudio snarls, but Cole fires a forearm!
Claudio UPPERCUTS, Cole fires another forearm, repeat! Claudio looms over Cole but Cole still comes back with a forearm! The shots go back and forth, but then Claudio smothers Cole with a chinlock! Cole endures and fights back up, but Claudio pushes him down to the mat! Claudio leans on the hold as he grinds Cole down. Cole fights up again, fires body shots, and Spring Breakthru returns to single picture. Claudio ROCKS Cole, runs, but Cole ROCKS Claudio! Claudio UPPERCUTS into a backslide! TWO, and Cole fireman’s carries, but Claudio fights free! Claudio whips, UPPERCUTS, then whips corner to corner.
Claudio runs in and UPPERCUTS! Then he whips corner to corner again, for another UPPERCUT! Claudio tries again, but Cole SUPERKICKS him down! The fans fire up while a standing count begins again! Cole is in a corner, but Claudio rises up to get him. Cole JAWBREAKERS, then ELBOWS, then BOOTS! Claudio still comes back, Cole gets around, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Cole is frustrated and sore, but he still stands up. The fans fire up as Cole is in the corner, and he climbs up the ropes! Cole aims, Claudio stands, PANAMA- BACKDROP! Claudio wags his finger, then he storms up, but has to fight off another fireman’s carry!
Claudio short arm LARIATS, then he drags Cole up! Claudio reels Cole in, but Cole BACKDROPS! Claudio just manages to land out, but Cole SUPERKICKS again! Cole now fireman’s carries, for USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO! Claudio stays in this and Cole is frustrated, but the fans rally up behind Cole. Cole goes back to the corner, hops up again, and Claudio’s up. PANAMA SUN- NO, Claudio trips and SWINGS Cole! The fans are torn as Cole goes around and around! TEN and Claudio THROWS Cole! Cover, TWO!! But into a CROSSFACE! Claudio pulls back on Cole but Cole endures! The fans rally as Cole reaches out. Cole rolls to a cover, TWO!
Claudio THROWS Cole to a corner! Claudio runs, UPPERCUTS, and then runs again! But Cole DUMPS Claudio out! Claudio HOTSHOTS Cole, hurries up the corner, then leaps, into a SUPERKICK! Cole covers, TWO!! Claudio is still in this, but both men are running on fumes. Cole rises up, brings down the kneepad, and says it’s time. But Claudio stops Cole to waistlock, only for Cole to PELE! Cole runs, into a POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO!! Cole survives and Claudio is in disbelief! Cole goes to a corner as Claudio snarls and rises up. Claudio runs up, UPPERCUTS, and UPPERCUTS, and UPPERCUTS!
The ref backs Claudio off, the fans boo, but Claudio just seethes. Cole drags himself up with the ropes, Claudio runs back in, UPPERCUT! UPPERCUT! UPPERCUT! Claudio just UPPERCUTS and ELBOWS away! The ref backs Claudio off, warns him to listen to authority, but Claudio goes back in for more UPPERCUTS! The fans rally for Cole as he takes these shots, but then Claudio hoists him up top! Claudio climbs, goes to the very top, SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Cover, ONE, and into a ghost pin! COLE WINS!!!
Winner: Adam Cole, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)
Claudio is in shock! But perhaps his anger got the better of him as he could’ve done things different. But the rest of the Undisputed Kingdom/Paragon is here to celebrate with their guy! Will Cole, Roddy & Kyle all be rolling on the road to Double or Nothing? Wait, now Claudio FLIPS the desk over in his anger! And then he stands it up on it’s side to tip it the other way! And another way! Yuta and Moxley hurry out here to try and calm Claudio down, and the fans taunt Claudio, “That’s expensive! That’s expensive!” They even chant “LOSERS! LOSERS!” The Death Riders storm off, what will satiate their anger?
Backstage interview with “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith.
Lexy Nair is with the former Learning Tree Branches, The Redwood & The Bad Apple. She brings up how last week, Chris Jericho said he wasn’t angry, he was just disappointed, and then he left them to themselves. Where do they go from here? Bill says Jericho was disappointed in them, but Bill is disappointed in Jericho. Jericho is supposed to be the leader, and yet he walks out on them? Quite honestly, Bill is getting… angry. Keith wants Bill to chill. Not right now. What? What’s the difference? They talked about this in private, what’s the difference with it being now? Keith says it is like Bill just said: It was in private.
Keith knows Jericho said they were family, and that means something to Keith. And he just feels that if they’re family, they should handle this like family, and that is internally. And maybe, if Bill didn’t put Jericho on blast last week, Jericho wouldn’t have left. Bill understands, family is very important. That is why Keith wants to get back in the good graces of Jericho. Bill gets that. He just isn’t sure they should be living and dying at the whims of Jericho. Either way, the strategy moving forward is the same: They need to get in the ring, crack some skulls, and stack some wins. Lexy, to answer the question of what’s next, that is next.
Bill heads out, Keith follows, but will they do better or worse without The Nueve?
Six Man Tag: La Faccion Ingobernable VS Rosario Grillo, Leon St. Giovanni & KM!
Finally, El Toro Blanco has returned! Rush leads Dralistico y The Beast Mortos into action again, will LFI finally stampede through AEW?
The trios sort out and LFI just attacks! Dralistico has Grillo, Rush has KM and Mortos as LSG! Things spill out side, LFI send their opponents into barriers, and then Darlistico CHOPS Grillo! Rush stomps KM, Dralistico stomps Grillo, and Mortos is back in the ring. The fans fire up with Mortos, and Dralistico sends Grillo into more railing! Rush regroups with his hermanos, both literal and in arms. Dralistico CHOPS LSG, Mortos SPLASHES, and then Mortos whips LSG corner to corner for another SPLASH! Mortos whips LSG to ropes now, for a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Tag to Dralistico and he springboards in, FLYING CODE BREAKER!
LSG flounders around and the fans fire up. KM tags in, but Dralistico SOBATS, KICKS, and ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up as Dralistico tags in Rush! The fans fire up and Rush SUPERMAN PUNCHES KM! Then he DECKS LSG, HEADBUTTS Grillo, and he lets Dralistico FLY! Down go LSG and Grillo! Rush then says, “You mess with the bull…” YOU GET THE BULL’S HORNS!! KM takes those right in the face! Cover, LFI wins!
Winners: La Faccion Ingobernable, by pinfall
LFI makes quick work, and Rush says LFG! Will these three be like bulls in a China shop when it comes to the AEW Trios Division?
Backstage interview with Kevin Knight.
Renee catches up to The Jet as he and “Speedball” Mike Bailey say hey. A big congratulations for Knight in winning against Archer. Renee is pretty sure that match came about because Callis didn’t like the rejection he got in trying to recruit Knight and Speedball. Knight says pretty much, but that’s understandable. He doesn’t think the Don- Ricochet steps in, backwards hat and military coat not really going together, but he tells Knight to shut it. Ricochet says these goofs are not the story of the week. The story is how they screwed Ricochet last week and stole that prize money!
Speedball says if by “screwed,” Ricochet means Speedball’s team beat him fair and square to win 400 stacks, then yeah, he got screwed. Ricochet says first, you pinned Mortos, not Ricochet. And seeing as how they’re the new guys here, here’s some “veteran advice.” Don’t upset the top talent in AEW. You don’t disrupt the chain of command. And since Knight and Speedball are so low, at the bottom of the pole, take his advance before something bad happens. Knight says Ricochet has it all twisted, they respect him. Knight and Speedball respect the game, the in-ring talent, the hot wife, all of that.
But anything that Ricochet can do, the Jet can, too. In fact, here’s something he can do that Ricochet can’t. And then he shakes them dreads! Ricochet says here’s what he can do: he can smack Knight in his mouth! Then do it then! Maybe he will, if Knight keeps talking! Knight fakes a slap and makes Ricochet flinch! Ricochet says okay, he wants trouble now. Yeah, Knight needs that. Speedball says okay, just not tonight. Speedball and Knight head out, Renee tosses her hair and leaves. But will the One & Only find he’s the only one with a problem?
ROH World TV Championship: Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Nick Wayne!
If Christian Cage is to be believed, this match has come about all thanks to him pulling the strings. But at the same time, he told his “son” that he’d have to win this one on his own. Will The Prodigy make The Patriarch of the Patriarchy proud? Or will the Commander of the Skies ruin Christian’s “gift?”
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who’s the real star of ROH TV!
The Code of Honor is not upheld as Nick SPITS at Komander! The bell rings, the fans boo, and Komander DORPKCIKS Nick! Komander fires off hands in the corner, Nick scurries away but Komander keeps on him! Komander CHOPS, Nick kicks low, and then Nick ROCKS Komander. Nick storms up, but Komander kicks, mule kicks, front kicks, and CHOPS! The fans fire up, Komander whips, but Nick reverses. Komander rolls off Nick’s back, then blocks the chop to knuckle lock and CHOP! Komander goes up, up, jumps around, and then FLYING RANAS! The fans fire up again while Nick flounders away.
Komander runs in, Nick TOSSES him to the ramp! Nick comes back, but Komander GAMANGIRIS him down! Komander goes up with Nick in the drop zone! But Nick hurries away, no Cielito. Komander still tightrope walks to ARABIAN PRESS, only for Nick to put him on the apron! Komander RAMS into Nick, springboards, and CROSSBODIES! Then DROPKICKS! The fans fire up while Nick bails out to the ramp. Komander aims, springboards, but Nick dodges! Komander comes back, Nick puts him in the ring, then he ducks a haymaker to HOTSHOT! Komander falls and the fans boo, but Nick checks his teeth.
We see Christian Cage, Kip Sabian & Mother Shayna are watching this backstage as Nick hurries back in the ring. Nick stomps Komander, RAMS him into a corner, then puts him up top. Komander wobbles, Nick winds up to CHOP, then Nick climbs. Komander fires hands and Nick backs off. Komander hops down, springboards, but Nick SHOVES him down! Komander crashes to the floor and Collision goes picture in picture.
Abrahantes coaches Komander, and Nick goes outside to taunt the fans. Nick then fetches Komander to THROW him into railing! Komander writhes, Nick soaks up heat much like he did during Prelude to Spring Breakthru. Nick fetches Komander again, puts him in the ring, and taunts the fans before stepping inside. Cover, TWO! Nick is annoyed but he looms over Komander. Nick drags Komander up, throws him into the ropes, then CHOKES him! The ref counts, Nick steps off and he taunts the fans before he CHOKES Komander again! The ref counts again, Nick steps off, and Komander sputters while Nick swaggers around.
Nick drags Komander up, brings him around, and snapmares for a leg drop! Cover, TWO! Komander stays in this and Nick grows frustrated. Nick tells the fans to shut up, but Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Nick again has Komander on the ropes, literally. Nick whips Komander then KNEES him against the ropes! Nick soaks up the heat, whips Komander again, but Komander springboards to go up and FLYING ARM-DRAG! Then he reels Nick into a EURO CLUTCH! TWO!! Nick escapes in time, but Komander CHOPS! And CHOPS! Nick kicks low, runs, but Komander scoops to BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Abrahantes and Boston rally for “KO-MAN-DER!” Nick goes to a corner, Komander runs up, but Nick dodges! Nick runs in, but Komander puts him up top, ROCKS and CHOPS him, then triangle jump ENZIGIRIS!
Nick flops to the ramp and the fans fire up! Komander builds speed, and he FLIES to SWANTON Nick on the ramp! A rough landing no matter what, but Komander still kicks Nick in the ring. Komander aims from the corner, tunes up the band and the fans join in. Komander runs, goes up, up, and MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Nick survives but the fans taunt him with “Whose Mom?” “NICK’S MOM!” Komander drags Nick up, torture racks, but Nick fires hands! Nick is free, he goes to a corner, but Komander runs up. Nick goes up and over, victory rolls, TWO! Komander runs back in, but Nick sends him hard into buckles!
The fans boo while Nick takes aim. Nick kicks but Komander ducks it! Komander RAMS Nick into the corner, then hops up, POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO! Nick survives and both men are down while the fans fire back up. Komander goes back to the corner, aims and springboards, but Nick slips around! DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Nick is stunned, but he takes aim again! Komander rises, into Nick’s ROUNDHOUSE! Then up, up, WAYNE- TIGER FEINT sweeps the legs! And then a FLYING DESTROYER!! Nick tumbles out of the ring, staggers around, and the fans are thunderous as Komander builds speed!
Komander goes up, up, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!! Direct hit on Nick and Boston is erupting! Komander puts Nick in, “This is Awesome!” as Komander climbs again. Nick is in the drop zone, for CIELITO LINDO onto BOOTS!! Nick turns things around, then takes aim, ROUNDHOUSE! Nick roars, reels Komander in to pump handle and PRODIGY PLEX!! Cover, NICK WINS!!!
Winner: Nick Wayne, by pinfall (NEW ROH World Television Champion)
Boston doesn’t like it, but Nick Wayne just became the youngest singles champion in ROH! The Patriarchy is certainly proud, but then Christian Cage leaves Shayna and Kip to go off somewhere. Will he prepare some other gift for his Prodigy as celebration?
Hologram is loading.
And Hologram will return to action next week for Playoff Palooza! Will the incredible win streak continue?
Top Flight speaks.
Dante Martin calls out Action Andretti & Lio Rush to say, “Guess what? We just came from Tony Khan’s office, and there’s no more running, there’s no more hiding, no more ducking, because we have a match next week.” Darius says it isn’t just any match. This has been going on for far too long, so they’re over the wrestling part of this. They want to fight The Cru! Forget the rules, forget the tags, it is a TORNADO TAG MATCH! Leila Grey tells Action & Lio that they’ll see ’em next week for Collision: Playoff Palooza. That is, if The Cru has the balls to show up. Well hold on, The Cru shows up now!
Lio & Action tell Top Flight that they don’t have to wait! Security steps in and keeps this from getting out of hand, but what will happen when there’s nothing holding these teams back?
BREAKING NEWS for a future Dynamite!
It will be AEW’s return to Portland, Oregon, June 11th, when AEW does the unthinkable! It will be the first-ever AEW Summer Blockbuster, a FOUR HOUR edition of Dynamite! That’s right, F O U R!! Get tickets next Thursday, or at least set your DVRs so you do not miss what could be an instant classic!
Toni Storm is here!
The Timeless AEW Women’s World Champion was present last night to watch from afar, but now she wants to get a closer look at tonight’s main event!
Mercedes Mone & Harley Cameron VS Kris Statlander & Julia Hart!
The CEO is reluctant to step back into the ring alongside the wild Aussie, but Harley’s probably the only person who would team with her at this point. Can Harley help Mone keep the Money (Wrath) Train on track? Or will the #BornAgainKristen and the Princess of the Black Throne make a winning combination?
The teams sort out and Mone starts against Kris for both a revival of their rivalry, and also a teaser of what could be for the Owen Hart Cup finals. The two tie up, and Kris SHOVES Mone down! The fans cheer as Kris flexes, but Mone tags Harley. Harley and Kris tie up, and Kris SHOVES Harley away! Harley tags Mone back in, and then picks up Mini Mone! Wait, wait, Harley tags in Mini Mone? Is this a substitution or a 3v2 Handicap now? Harley THROWS Mini Mone at Kris, which Kris easily catches. Kris passes Mini Mone to Julia, how just puts Mini Mone down to step on! Harley tries to roll Kris up but Kris stays up.
Kris drags Harley to her feet, then slips around to roll Harley up! Harley rolls through, Oklahoma Rolls back, TWO! Kris runs up, Harley headlocks, but Kris powers up and out. Harley tilt-o-whirls and HARLEY-GO-ROUNDS! Kris ends up in a corner, the fans fire up, and Harley shouts, “Feel The Wrath~!” Harley runs in, Kris dodges, and then Kris runs in. Harley ELBOWS Kris, has Kris in the ropes, and sunset flips! TWO! Kris kicks, then deadlifts Harley for a suplex! The fans fire up, Kris tags Julia, and Julia takes the handoff to wrench and YANK Harley’s arm! Julia YANKS the arm again and again, then goes up the ropes.
Julia knuckle locks, then tightrope walks! The fans fire up as Julia hits an OLD SCHOOL! Then she adds a BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Cover, but Mone breaks it! The fans cheer, but Julia drags Harley up. Harley JAWBREAKERS, then runs, dodges, and ENZIGIRIS! Tag to Mone, but Julia drop toeholds! Julia dribbles Mone off the mat, but Mone gets free. Mone goes to a corner, Julia runs up and ELBOWS! Julia runs side to side, tags Kris, then goes back to ELBOW Mone again! Kris runs in and KNEES Mone down! Kris brings Mone around to scoop, and FALL AWAY SLAMS! The fans fire up while Mone flounders out and Kris flexes.
Kris goes to the apron, Mone blocks the kick, but Kris handstands out of the throw! Kris also avoids the sweep of her arms, but Mone goes up! Kris avoids the meteora, and they both stop as the other shows haymaker! They then look at Toni Storm, and then they both ROCK the other! Julia and Harley run up, but Mone and Kris DECK them! Then they fire fast hands with each other! The fans fire up, Kris KNEES low, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Kris reels Mone in and FLAPJACKS her off the apron! Mone flounders, Kris stands on her while doing the CEO dance! Kris hauls Mone up and into the ring, covers, TWO! Kris drags Mone up, tags Julia, and they mug Mone. Julia ROCKS Mone, whips her to a corner, but Mone reverses. Mone runs up, blocks boots and ROCKS Julia! Julia is in the ropes and Mone hits the STOCK DROP! Mone huffs ‘n’ puffs before she drags Julia to a cover, TWO! Mone is annoyed but she drags Julia up again. Mone snapmares Julia, runs, and METEORAS! Cover, TWO! Julia stays in this but Mone taunts Kris. Mone dares Julia to crawl to Kris, but then she bumps Julia off buckles.
Mone tags Harley and they mug Julia. Harley brings Julia around, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS her down! Cover, TWO! Harley stays between Julia and Kris, then brings her around. Julia JAWBREAKERS free, then CLUBS Harley. Julia CHOPS Harley at the ropes, CHOPS her again, then fires forearms. The ref counts, Julia backs off, but then Julia whips Harley to ropes. Harley ducks ‘n ‘dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! The fans rally while Julia and Harley crawl, and Spring Breakthru returns to single picture as they hot tag Mone and Kris! The fans fire up as Mone CHOPS, knuckle locks and goes up, up, and FLYING ARM-DRAGS!
Mone does her dance, then runs corner to corner, DOUBLE KNEES! Mone reels Kris in, the fans rally, and Mone snap suplexes! That’s Una Amiga, and then Mone gets Kris up for Dos Amigas! then THREE AMIGAS! But Kris stops it before quatro! Harley makes the save, and she helps Mone, only for Kris to DOUBLE SUPLEX! Kris rolls through?! DOS DOUBLE SUPLEX! Kris rolls through again and THREE DOUBLE SUPLEX!! The fans are thunderous, we see Jamie Hayter watching backstage and applauding, and Kris puts Mone & Harley in the drop zone! Kris goes up, but Harley rolls with Mone to avoid the 450 Splash!
The fans fire up as Kris tags Julia while Mone and Harley seem to have a tender moment of friendship. Julia ruins the moment with a STANDING MOONSUALT! Julia then tilt-o-whirls Mone, but Mone stops that to RAM Julia into the corner! And then she puts Julia in the Tree of Woe for KNEE after KNEE after KNEE! Mone goes out, goes up, but Julia SPIDER SUPLEXES her away! Harley runs up, Julia sits up to then roll back, and she takes a swing! Harley reels Julia in for a NECKBREAKER! Kris kicks Harley, reels her in, and hits a NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB! But then Mone METEORAS Kris! Julia stalks Mone, runs up, wrench and STO!
Julia puts Mone in the drop zone, goes back up the corner, and HART SAULT gets KNEES! The fans fire up while Julia and Mone are both down! Julia and Mone stir, “This is Awesome!” as a standing count starts. Mone and Julia stir at about 4 of 10, crawl for their corners, hot tag to Kris! Kris fires off on Mone with forearms! Kris ROUNDHOUSES Mone, BLASTS Harley, and then runs up on Mone. Mone hooks her into the Gory Especial! Kris fights free, scoops Mone, but Mone kicks and flails! Kris’ legs give out, they both flop down, and the two fight on the mat. Kris powers up to her feet, but Harley tags in!
Harley brings Mone out of the gut wrench, but Kris hits the DISCUS LARIAT! Kris kicks, Mone blocks, and Mone KNEES Kris in return! Mone whips, Kris reverses, and Mone is sent into Julia’s TARANTULA!! But Harley rolls Kris up! TWO!! Mone is stuck as Kris scoops Harley and hits a BACKBREAKER! Then Kris cording holds Harley’s arm, kisses the bicep, and hits the Hayterade?! Cover, Kris & Julia win!
Winner: Kris Statlander & Julia Hart, by pinfall
That wasn’t just the game winner Kris hit on Harley, it was a message sent to Jamie! Luther helps Toni Storm to the ring so she can applaud Kris, and even blow a kiss! Will Kris go Double or Nothing with Mone to then go All In with Toni? Or will Kris feel a Hayterade from the source?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision to not just wrap Spring Breakthru but to keep things going immediately from last night. Very good promo from The Opps after their win, and some great stuff with The Death Riders for once. The Death Riders throwing a fit was good stuff, and Moxley had a good promo to call out Samoa Joe. Moxley wants his match with Samoa Joe, that’s a great detail in itself, and that is going to be a great match for Double or Nothing. Claudio stepping up to Adam Cole’s Open Challenge was also cool, and that was a great match. Cole surviving was a good touch, especially with how it just pissed Claudio off more.
Very good promo from Bill & Keith, and it feels very obvious that Keith will betray Bill to side with Jericho. We will get Bill VS Jericho, Keith will screw Bill, but then something will happen where Bill gets his rematch and wins over Jericho in the end. Really good “letter” from FTR to keep up their passive aggressive nature, and you can bet they’ll just do all the same things again next week when they’re back. Great to see LFI back in full force, but let’s just hope they actually get going this time around. There could even be some interesting intertwining of stories if LFI challenge for the trios titles at Double or Nothing, putting Joe in a double header situation since he’ll face Moxley for the world title.
Good promo from Top Flight with Cru to hype up next week’s Collision. But does every post-basketball Collision need a nickname? And as nicknames go, “Playoff Palooza” sounds more like a promotional deal run at a supermarket or car dealership. Really good stuff from the Don Callis Family tonight. Great match from Knight VS Archer and a great win for Knight. Knight and Speedball have a good promo with Ricochet, and a match of Knight VS Ricochet would be awesome, I hope we see it before Knight’s off for Best of the Super Juniors.
Great tag match of Alexander & Takeshita VS Ishii & Rocky, and I should’ve realized watching ROH Prelude to Spring Breakthru was teasing something for tonight. Rocky was salty over that loss there, and then he got even saltier during this match. Great to see Trent back, and now Roppongi Vice is Don Callis Family! They can be the tag team of the faction while Konosuke, Kyle Fletcher and now Josh Alexander all go for singles titles. Awesome ROH World Television Championship match from Komander and Nick Wayne, and again to my surprise, the Prelude foreshadowed stuff. Nick brought momentum into this match, he won this title, and unless he loses it back to Komander at like Supercard of Honor, he probably will bring the title to NJPW BOSJ.
Another great handicap match win for Megan Bayne, but she’ll still be spinning her wheels until after Double or Nothing with all this other stuff going on. Great promo from Mone, Harley & Mini Mone before their main event tag match, and same for Kris having a good promo with Jamie Hayter. That was of course a great match, and Kris winning using Jamie’s finisher was wild. I feel like with Toni Storm paying more attention to Kris, that’s a sign Kris is beating Jamie to face Mone at Double or Nothing. It’s still anyone’s guess who wins the Cup, because Toni VS Kris and Toni VS Mone are both great matches.
My Score: 8.9/10
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