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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (11/21/23)
Who is worthy of gold?
NXT hears from a Wrestling God!
The Iron Survivor Challenge approaches, and tonight, John Bradshaw Layfield chooses who in the NXT locker room is worthy of fighting for a spot!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Heritage Cup Championship: Noam Dar w/ The Meta Four VS Chad Gable w/ The Alpha Academy; Dar wins and retains the cup.
- NXT Women’s Championship: Lyra Valkyria VS Xia Li; No Contest.
- Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo VS Malik Blade & Edris Enofe; Garza & Carrillo win.
- Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Carmelo Hayes VS Josh Briggs; Briggs wins and advances to NXT Deadline.
- Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Blair Davenport VS Thea Hail w/ Jacy Jayne; Blair wins and advances to NXT Deadline.
- Eddy Thorpe VS Charlie Dempsey w/ Drew Gulak & Myles Borne; Eddy wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship (take two): Lyra Valkyria VS Xia Li; Lyra wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
NXT Heritage Cup Championship: Noam Dar w/ The Meta Four VS Chad Gable w/ The Alpha Academy!
The Scottish Supernova beat Akira Tozawa, with a lot of help from his friends, but then got a little ahead of himself assuming Otis was up next. He instead faces the coach of Alpha Academy, the WWE Triple Crown Tag Team Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist, A THANK YEW~! Will Gable finally SHOOOOSH Dar once and for all? Or will Dar lean on his friends for more help?
The introductions are made, the cup is on display, and we see who turns it up to 11!
The bell rings and we start the first round. They circle, Dar tests the waters with kicks, then they tie up. Gable wrenches an arm, wrangles Dar with a wristlock, but Dar moves around. Dar rolls, slips through, and hits as judo takedown! Gable drags Dar over to a headlock, then facelock. Dar fights up, wrenches and hammerlocks, but Gable does some squats. Gable uses a leg to unhook and wrench back, and fans cheer as Dar suffers. Dar fights up to spin and fireman’s carry takeover, but then Gable headscissors! Gable holds tight as Dar tries to kip free, and he bridges back. Otis cheers Gable and the leg strength but Dar headstands.
Dar hops and pops free to then drop an elbow on a leg! And then float to a headlock. Dar digs forearms into Gable’s face, the ref reprimands, but Gable fights up. We’re under 90 seconds, Gable fights up and wrenches, but Dar headlocks again. Gable brings Dar down to a knee, has a standing armlock, then the wristlock. Dar spins, hooks a leg but Gable wrangles him again. We’re at the one minute mark, Dar fights up to put Gable on the ropes. The ref counts, Dar swings but Gable gets under the kick to waistlock and SLAM! Fans fire up as Gable rolls, facelocks, gator rolls, and then hauls Dar up, HALF HATCH! Cover, ONE!!
Dar tries to get away, Gable facelocks, but Dar slips around to facelock. Takedown, cover, ONE! Gable is up, we’re at 30 seconds, the fans are behind Gable as he wrenches. Dar wrenches back, Gable rolls, bridges, and handsprings to then spin and headlock, spin and drop toehold! Fans fire up as Gable has the ANKLE LOCK! Dar scrambles to the ropes, ROPEBREAK! Ten second warning, Dar throws elbows on Gable and wants the leg! Gable deadlifts but the bell rings, so Gable drops Dar!
Dar: 0; Gable: 0
Gable says it was that close, then he goes to his corner. Meta Four has to drag Dar over to help him refresh but Gable is looking goodt. Time is up and it’s time for round two.
The two circle, Dark kicks but Gable ducks the roundhouse to headlock. Dar powers out, but Gable runs Dar over! Cover, ONE, but Gable chinbars into a headlock. Dar fights up, powers Gable to ropes and then powers out of the hold. Gable still runs Dar over! “A THANK YEW~!” Dar is right up to SLAP Gable! Gable scowls, Dar KICKS, and KICKS, and then eggs Gable on. Fans fire up for Gable and he THROAT CHOPS! Dar sputters, Gable whips, and Gable CLOBBERS him! Cover, TWO! Two minutes and Gable drags Dar up. Gable CHOPS, fans rally, and Gable whips. Dar reverses, swings, but into the waistlock! GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!
Dar survives but Gable has the fans singing his praises. Dar gets up, wrenches and KICKS the arm, to kick, kick, feint and KICK! Dar puts pinkies up but the fans rally for Gable. Gable BOOTS Dar, hops up, and has the HANGING ARMBAR! We’re at the one minute mark as the ref counts, but Gable lets off at 4. Gable sits up, jumps over Dar, and then ducks Dar’s punch to waistlock. Dar runs to the corner, and not only rams Gable into buckles, but Oro gets a GAMANGIRI! The ref missed that, NOVA ROLLA!! Cover, Dar scores!
Dar: 1; Gable: 0
Well what did anyone expect out of Meta Four? Otis hurries to get Gable back to the corner, and Lash does the same for Dar, and both men have 20 seconds to refresh while NXT is picture in picture.
Dar sips from his Space Jam inspired water bottle, takes aim already, and Gable stands up. The ref checks with both men, Gable says he’s good, but he looks a bit wobbly. Round three begins, Dar rushes in, but Gable catches him to TOSS him! Gable may have suckered Dar in again! Gable gets a leg, to DRAGON SCREW! And then a YANK! Gable paces, he grabs the leg again, SPINNING TOEHOLD! SPINNING TOEHOLD! And a YANK! Dar writhes, Gable drags him up and puts the other leg on the ropes, to then DRAGON SCREW! Dar hobbles, Gable runs in but Dar TOSSES Gable up and out! The Academy is there to check Gable after his crash landing!
Dar shakes the bad leg out, slides out of the ring and drags Gable up to SMACK him of the apron! And then SMACK him off the desk! Dar puts Gable in the ring, brings him up and throws knees. Dar even clinches to throw more knees before the COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, ONE!! We’re at one minute and Dar is seething. Dar eggs Gable on so Gable CHOSP! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Dar CLOBBERS Gable, covers, TWO! Dar grows frustrated and he storms up on Gable. Dar puts the leg on ropes, NXT returns to single picture, and Dar goes up. But Gable stands to ROCK Dar first! Gable climbs, and fans fire up, but Dar fires body shots!
We’re under 15 seconds as Gable gets Dar up, SUPERPLEX!! Ten second warning, Dar cradles! TWO!! Gable cradles, TWO!! And that’s the round!
Dar: 1; Gable: 0
Dar is saved by the bell, and both teams drag their guys to the corners. The refresh goes by quick and now we’re in round four!
Dar storms up on Gable and vice-versa, and the forearms start flying! Fans fire up as they go back and forth, then Dar KICKS, ROCKS, and KICK- NO, Gable traps that leg for a T-BONE SUPLEX! Gable hurries up top, and he DIVING HEADBUTTS!! Direct hit and cover, TWO!! Dar survives but Gable keeps his cool. Dar goes to the apron, Gable goes out after him, and Gable reels Dar in. Dar holds the ropes for dear life! Dar throws elbows, slips under, and he sweeps the leg! Dar then has Gable on the apron, DRAPING COMPLETE SHOT to the floor!! Fans are stunned while Dar drags himself into the ring.
The ring count climbs, Gable rises at 7 to slide in at 9! BACK ELBOW!! Cover, TWO!! Dar is frustrated that Gable is still in this! Gable sees time is running out but the fans are behind him. We hit the one minute mark, Dar has the ANKEL LOCK! Gable rolls, and he drags Dar down to a FUJIWARA! Dar rolls, goes for the leg but Gable blocks the kneebar! Dar pops Gable around into a REAR NAKED CHOKE! Gable flails, reaches out, we’re under 40 seconds! Gable fights up with Dar as a backpack, and he THROWS Dar away! Ghost pin, TWO!! Dar stands to KNEE Gable down! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up as we hit 15 seconds!
The ten second warning sounds and both men rise. Gable SLAPS, Dar fires a forearm, they brawl all the way to the bell!
Dar: 1; Gable: 0
Another close round, and again both teams have to drag their guys back. Both men refresh as well as they can in just 20 seconds, and we’re into the fifth!
Dar stands, Gable rushes in! ROLLING KICK! Dar wobbles, Gable waistlocks and goes to the corner! O’Conner, into CHAOS THEORY! Bridging cover, GABLE SCORES!!
Dar: 1; Gable: 1
And that was the fastest round perhaps ever in NXT Heritage history! Lash complains, Maxxine tells her to chill out, and Dar SUCKER PUNCHES Gable!! The ref missed it because he was busy with the ladies! Fans boo as hard as they can as Dar gets away with one. Dar grins, the fans chant “THIS REF SUCKS!” but the refresh period is over, we’re in the sixth round!
Dar runs in, FLYING ELBOW! And then NORTHERN LIGHTS! Dar aims again, SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Dar is frustrated but the Academy cheers on Gable. The fans rally for Gable, Dar brings Gable up, but Gable suplexes to a BRAINBUSTER! Gable goes back to the corner, and he climbs back up! Fans fire up and Gable DIVING HEADBUTTSÂ into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Dar has Gable caught, but Gable deadlifts Dar to POWERBOMB him down! Cover, TWO!! Dar is still in this but Gable has more in the tank than Dar thought! Fans rally, Gable CHOPS, but Dar KICKS! Dar then blocks a kick to BACK ELBOW! Cover, TWO!!
Dar is furious and Meta Four can’t believe it! The last 90 seconds of regulation is here, and the fans rally as hard as they can for Gable. Dar says pinkies out, and he runs in, NOVA- ANKLE LOCK!!! Gable has the leg, but Dar rolls to send him into buckles! Roll up, with tights! TWO!! Dar UPPERCUTS, Gable THRAOT CHOPS! But Dar rolls to drag Gable down, TWO!! Gable has the Crucifix Lift, CLIFFHANGER DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Dar survives and we’re under 40! Gable drags Dar to a drop zone, goes up top, and MOONSAULTS!! But he blocks Dar’s boots!!! ANKLE LOCK!! We’re under 20 seconds and Dar rolls, but Gable holds on!
Ten second warning, Dar just has to last a little longer! Gable GRAPEVINES!! Bell sounds, then Dar taps!!
Dar: 1; Gable: 1; END OF REGULATION
This score is TIED, so that means still NXT Heritage Cup Champion, Noam Dar! He SURVIVED this fight with Gable, again in part thanks to Meta Four. Maxxine and lash argue, and then lash SHOVES Maxxine! Oro shoves Otis, but Otis doesn’t budge! Otis SHOVES Oro right outta the ring!! And then Otis looks at Lash, and gets those hips going! Lash almost throws up, and then Maxxine stands back up! To SLAP Lash! Otis catches Lash, Lash freaks out, and she runs away! But while Gable couldn’t bring Dar down, will Dar have to contend with the tree trunk?
John Bradshaw Layfield speaks.
“Hello, NXT. It’s JBL. What an honor it is to choose the qualifying matches for the Iron Survivor Challenge. The first pick is easy: Carmelo Hayes, you are so far ahead of everybody else. You have been carrying NXT. So Melo, you are my first choice. From Vader to Hanson to Undertaker to Kane, I have been in the ring and seen the best big men in this business’ history. And Josh Briggs, you fit that mold. I was in a tag team, also. I left a great partner, and I became a Wrestling God. This is your opportunity.
“On the women’s side, Blair Davenport, you remind me… of me. You will do whatever it takes and you don’t care what anybody thinks, you do what you have to do. And styles make match-ups, so the one that everybody likes, Thea Hail, you, the spitfire, will be her opponent. Luck is for losers. Take what you want in life. This Tuesday, I will be watching NXT as I always do, and I look forward to seeing who qualifies for the Iron Survivor Challenge.” JBL has spoken, who will make the living legend proud going into NXT Deadline?
Tony D’Angelo & Channing Lorenzo walk ‘n’ talk backstage.
Stacks says The Don looks like a champion, and Stacks looks like a champion. The titles are back where they belong. It just feels right. But Tony says unfortunately, they’re not done with Chase U. They tried to help them out, but then Andre Chase kept digging himself a deeper hole. How bad is it? Bad. But tonight isn’t about Chase U, it’s about The D’Angelos. They arrive at the restaurant, Tony tells Franky to make that sauce right or he gets bopped with the spoon. They say hey to everybody else and then get their usual table. Cousin Adriana has everyone ready for the big surprise greeting. Tony & Stacks are happy to see them all.
Tony can’t believe Adriana pulled this off. Adriana says she knows he doesn’t like surprises, but this is a special occasion. They raise a toast to The Underboss & The Don, cheers to another title reign! Tony says he appreciates this, but c’mon, let’s eat. They sit down for a nice meal, but are they letting their guards down while a hungry NXT Tag Division fights in the background?
Trick Williams finds Carmelo Hayes backstage.
Trick says hey, last week, he qualified for the Iron Survivor Challenge. And tonight is Melo’s night. Melo’s gonna get his W! He good? Yeah, Melo’s aight. Trick got in, so Melo’s gotta get in. Can’t sleep on Briggs, through. Yeah, Briggs is a bad boy. But Melo is Melo. Briggs will surely have Brooks Jensen & Fallon Henley ringside, so Trick figures give the people what they want. Melo was there for Trick, so Trick will be there for Melo. Melo likes that, but he wants to run this one by himself. Melo has to get back to the NXT Championship, so when he qualifies, he- Whoa, whoa, whoa. Focus on the night. Get this tonight, then they worry about Deadline.
Melo says Trick is right. Focus on tonight, then get to Deadline. But he’s still gotta do this solo. Trick says hey, he understands that. They shake hands and Melo heads out. Will Melo be making it to the Iron Survivor Challenge? Or will Briggs prove to be a little too much for even… HIM?
NXT Women’s Championship: Lyra Valkyria VS Xia Li!
The Morrigan took this title from her mentor, The Man, but that only made her The Exterminator’s new target. Will Lyra make it through the night? Or will Xia’s wrath be overwhelming?
WHOA, speaking of that wrath, Xia attacks Lyra during her entrance! Fans boo as Xia stands over Lyra, but security backs her off. Xia warned Lyra she would show no remorse after Lyra refused the tea, but this is showing no respect! Will Lyra even be able to compete tonight? Or is this attack only going to delay the fight Xia desires?
Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo VS Malik Blade & Edris Enofe!
The former Lotharios want another shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships, but everyone else said that after their loss at Halloween Havoc, they shouldn’t be demanding much of anything. Malik & Edris are far hungrier for opportunities, will they take a bite out of Angel & Humberto to get one?
The teams sort out, Edris starts against Humberto, and the two tie right up. They go around, Edris arm-drags but Humberto avoids the dropkick. Humberto CLUBS and whips Edris, but Edris goes up and over then handstands, but Humberto scoops him, only for Edris to arm-drag! Edris runs up, rolls off Humberto’s back and tags Malik in, to then arm-drag! Malik DROPKICKS Humberto and fans fire up! Angel swipes at Malik, but Malik goes back to Humberto. Humberto swings, Malik dodges but Humberto whips. Malik goes up and CROSSBODIES! Fans fire up with Malik and he DECKS Angel!
Malik headlocks Humberto, but Humberto powers up and out. Angel tags in, things speed up and Humberto hurdles, then Angel holds the ropes open! Malik tumbles out to the floor and Humberto slides out to haul him up. Humberto puts Malik on the apron while Angel builds speed, and Angel KNEES Malik right back down! Malik is dazed as he dangles off the apron, then he flops to the floor. Angel goes out to drag Malik up, and CHOP him against the desk! Angel puts Malik back in, but Malik CHOPS back! Angel KNEES him low, KICKS him down, then snapmares him to CLUB away with forearms!
Angel drags Malik up, scoops and SLAMS him, then stomps him. Fans rally but Angel drags Malik up. Malik throws body shots, haymakers, and a boot. Angel blocks, hooks Malik up in a Gory Especial, then tags Humberto. SLINGSHOT GORY CUTTER! And then CAMEL CLUTCH DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!! Malik survives the onslaught but Humberto drags him up. Humberto suplexes high and hard, then KICKS Malik while he’s down! Fans rally, Humberto drags Malik up and suplexes again. Malik cradle counters, TWO! Humberto and Malik get up, Humberto BLASTS Edris to cut Malik off, then he DROPKICKS Malik!
Humberto whips Malik to the corner, clotheslines him, and sits him down. Tag to Angel, the cousins stomp mudholes into Malik, and fans boo. Angel lets off to then drag Malik around, Angel dares Malik to go tag Edris, then he KICKS Malik down! Angel drags Malik up, keeps him from Edris, but Malik ROCKS him with a right! Angel holds on, Malik ROCKS Angel again! Angle DECKS Malik in return! Angel CHOKES Malik on the ropes, the ref counts, and Angel lets off. Humberto kicks Malik behind the ref’s back! Angel drags Malik up but Malik JAWBREAKERS! Angel still keeps Malik from Edris but Malik hits a DDT!
Fans fire up, Malik and Angel both crawl, Angel grabs a leg! Malik kicks free, hot tags to Humberto and Edris! Edris rallies on Los Lotharios with forearms, and a DROPKICK! SPLASH on Humberto, SPLASH on Angel! Edris goes out to GAMANGIRI Angel down! Edris is up top, to 450- NO, he has to roll through as Angel moves! Humberto sunset flips then stacks, TWO! Deadlift POWERBOMB! Tag to Angel, they get Edris up, and feed to the POP-UP PUNT!! Cover, Angel y Humberto win!
Winners: Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo, by pinfall
A new edge and a new focus, those combined for a big win here tonight. Humberto & Angel then tell Tony & Stacks, “We’ll see you real soon.” Will these two fight to honor the legacy of their family and bring home the gold?
Lyra is being checked in the trainer’s room.
She has a big icepack, naturally, and the trainer has her follow the flashlight. Will the champ be cleared to still compete tonight?
Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen & Fallon Henley talk backstage.
Brooks & Fallon hype Briggs up, this is a great opportunity. If Fallon can’t be in the Iron Survivor, then she would love if one of them got in. Brooks knows Briggs is locked in, so he and Fallon will be ringside for him. Briggs says he appreciates that, but JBL gave him this opportunity, and this is something Briggs has been waiting his whole life for. The music hits, Briggs is gonna do this alone, too. Fallon & Brooks are a little surprised, but at least now it’ll just be the two men in the ring. Who is going to punch their ticket to Deadline?
Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Carmelo Hayes VS Josh Briggs!
NXT returns and Briggs makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two tie right up. Briggs shoves Melo away and says this is Briggs’ time! Melo SLAPS Briggs and dares him to show something then. Briggs swings, Melo bobs ‘n’ weaves, and Melo fiefs off on Briggs. Briggs KNEES low! Briggs whips, Melo springboards, but into a choke grip! Briggs lifts, Melo slips free to SUPERKICK! And DROPKICK! Briggs tumbles out of the ring, Melo goes out to CLUB away on Briggs, and fans fire up! Briggs ROCKS Melo in return! Briggs SMACKS Melo off the apron, puts him in, but Melo BOOTS Briggs right back down!
Fans fire up as Melo goes out, he SMACKS Briggs off the apron now, then CHOPS him! Briggs ROCKS Melo again! And again! And again! The ring count is climbing, but Briggs BOOTS Melo down! Briggs pushes Melo into the ring, but Melo KICKS him in the ropes! Then the GUILLOTINE FADE AWAY! Briggs tumbles back out but Melo won’t stop there. Melo goes up the corner, to SUPER CROSSBODY! Direct hit but Melo keeps on Briggs with a rain of fists! The ref has Melo back off, and the fans fire up! Melo goes onto the barriers and Briggs stands up. Melo CROSSBODIES, but Briggs catches him!
Briggs SLINGS Melo into the ring, storms in, and he drags Melo up. Briggs suplexes, Melo slips free and shoves, but Briggs CLOBBERS Melo! Cover, TWO! Briggs clamps onto Melo with a chinbar and armlock, but the fans rally up. Melo fights up, Briggs CLUBS him and whips him, but Melo holds ropes. Briggs runs in, but Melo sends him back out again! Melo goes after Briggs, but Briggs throws body shots! Briggs scoops, aims, but Melo fights free! Melo SLAPS Briggs, but that just pisses Briggs off! Briggs tosses Melo at ropes to then CLOBBER him again! And then Briggs TOSSES Melo over the desk! The fans are all fired up as NXT goes to break!
NXT returns again and Briggs hauls Melo up for a GUTBUSTER! Melo writhes and fans rally up. Briggs snarls as he drags Melo back up, whips Melo to a corner, and he ELBOWS! Briggs runs side to side to BOOT Melo, then reel him in, BOSS MAN SLAM! Cover, TWO! Melo is still in this and Briggs scowls. Fans rally behind Melo and he eggs Briggs on. Briggs looms over Melo, Melo throws body shots but Briggs throws hands back! Melo gets the edge with haymakers, but Briggs CLUBS him for it! Briggs whips, Melo reverses to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Melo runs, but Briggs scoops for a SIDEWALK SLAM, and SPLASH!
Briggs roars, remembering those old days before he had a tag partner! Briggs storms up on Melo, SLAMS him down again, then covers, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Briggs pushes Melo around, CLUBs him all over, and then stands up. The fans rally up, but Briggs clamps on a chinlock and leans on Melo. Melo endures, the fans still rally, and Melo fights up. Briggs CLUBS Melo in the side, then hauls him up to whip him to a corner. Briggs ELBOWS Melo, runs, but Melo BOOTS back! Melo runs, springboards, FLYING LARIAT! Fans fire up while both men are down! Melo pounds the mat, the fans rally up, and Melo throws more hands!
Melo whips, Briggs blocks! Briggs whips, runs in, but blocks boots to YANK Melo up, only for Melo to RANA! Briggs ducks a roundhouse but not the SUPERKICK! Melo roars and runs, tilt-o-whirl, LA MYSTICA! And then the SCISSOR KICK! Cover, TWO!! Melo tried using Trick’s shoutout to Booker T, but it just wasn’t enough. Melo goes up a corner, but Briggs anchors his foot. Melo kicks Briggs but Briggs ROCKS and CLUBS Melo. Briggs has the leg, but Melo KICKS with the other! Briggs YANKS Melo back up, but Melo slips out of the bomb! Only for Briggs to CHOKE SLAM him!! Melo wobbles up, into a BOOT!! Cover, TWO!!!
Melo survives those heavy hits and Briggs is beside himself. “This is Awesome!” and Briggs goes to a corner. Briggs climbs?! Melo hurries to anchor Briggs, but Briggs kicks him away. Briggs choke grips again, CHOKE- CODE BREAKER!! Briggs is down, Melo goes up top! But LEXIS KING is here!? Melo ROUNDHOUSES King down! Melo dodges Briggs, leaps, but into the LARIAT!! The shot was blocked, and now Briggs goes up! BRIGGS SAULT!! Cover, BRIGGS WINS!!
Winner: Josh Briggs, by pinfall (advances to NXT Deadline)
Big bad Briggs punches his ticket, and give the assist to King. King has been messing with Trick Melo Gang for whatever reason, is Melo going to make him pay for it? As for Briggs, this could be his moment, will he be the 2023 Iron Survivor?
Backstage interview with Lyra Valkyria.
McKenzie Mitchell apologizes for the intrusion but earlier tonight, we saw Xia attack Lyra from outta nowhere. Does this mean the title match is officially off? Lyra says no no no no, this is still happening! She doesn’t need to be 100% to fight with the title on the line. But even if she was at just ten percent, Lyra would not let Xia get away with this. She owes Xia a kick in the face. McKenzie wishes Lyra luck, will it be Xia’s bad luck to have angered the Morrigan?
Von Wagner visits the Stone Family.
Rob welcomes Von, and Von brought brownies with M&Ms in them. He loves ’em. Rob says he didn’t need to do that, but thanks. Von admits he ate a few on the way. No, yeah, that’s fine. Come on in. But does Von look okay? He put on his best tank top. No, he looks great. He remembers his wife, Tara, right? Tara welcomes Von over, and they hug. Stone’s kids run in, and Von says look, he brought brownies! They love brownies! Hey now, dinner before dessert. Mom sure is tough, huh? Yeah. They all eat up spaghetti with sausages, and no asparagus. Yeah, asparagus sucks! Von, c’mon. Kids gotta eat their veggies. O-Oh, right. Von still secretly fist bumps the boys over hating asparagus.
Anyway, they all chow down, and it’s hard to say who has the bigger appetite: Von, the kids, or the dog picking up the scraps. And then Stone’s sons look at the two scars on Von’s head. Stone tells Cash & Carter it is rude to stare. Von says it’s okay. Stone taught Von how to be okay with himself. Be thankful you two are young and healthy. Let’s ese those guns. Flex! Yeah! Look at those! So how was school today? It was fine. Except… Those older kids. What older kids? They keep being mean at recess! That’s crap! Do they need Von to be at school with them? Von asks if he can help. Yeah, Von should come to school!
Stone has everyone settle down. But they need him! Tara gives Rob a look, and he tells them that they’re to not fight at school. Use words. They do! Okay, but they gotta get past this themselves. Von says their dad is right, no fighting at school. Tara has Rob help her bring in dessert. Von then whispers to the boys to write the bullies’ names down. Von’s got them. They fist bump again, and then the brownies are served! Okay, one at a time, guys. But they’re good, right? Mm-hmm! Will “Uncle Von” help Stone’s boys grow up to be strong young men?
Wes Lee is here!
The fans fire up as the Cardiac Kid heads to the ring, and he feels that energy. He knows they know him by now. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and for better or worse, he’s extremely real with us. So he’s sure they know why he’s out here right now, especially after last week! It’s Dirty Dominik Mysterio. Dom has the North American Championship, and Judgment Day holds all the gold heading into WarGames. Wes losing that title was the catalyst to all of it. When Wes sees Dom, Wes sees red! Not just because Dom is the lowest form of a human being, and not just because Dom has a face you just wanna punch into dust. Fans cheer that.
It’s that Dom has the North American Championship. Now, people lose and win all the time. But when Wes was champion, he felt like he belonged. He found himself! Hell, all the fans accepted Wes! Including all of y’all right through the screen. The fans cheer that, and Wes says he wants that back! He wants it back so bad that he wants- NO, he NEEDS another shot at Dominik Mysterio, at Deadline! Because before it was Wes VS The World- Wait, here comes Dom. Fans boo and Dom says, “Wes Lee… The one thing you do better than anyone is make these people feel bad for you, make them feel sorry for you. You’re good at it!
“Because two months ago, you got beat by Ilja, by Melo, took time off, came back, lost to Corbin, and you think you deserve a title shot? Why? Because these people love you? Their opinion, like yours, is worthless! I made this title more relevant than you ever did!” Fans boo and Wes tells Dom to shut up! Dom’s run has been nothing more than Judgment Day saving his ass at ever turn! Wes is pretty sure Cody’s crew handles them at WarGames. But just like a roach, Dom will continue to survive. That is why Wes is after that North American title! Oh, he wants it back? Yes, and he is willing to do everything and anything to get it back.
Dom says Wes’s run consisting of him proving himself. Most consecutive days as champion. Yeah, not that important to Dom, so Dom doesn’t remember the rest. But next week, Wes will have to face three other contenders to get to Dom. But if, and only if, Wes wins will he get that shot. So when Wes doesn’t win, that’ll be his last shot. What’s Wes say to that? Wes says challenge accepted! The fans cheer, but who will Dom set up as barriers to a rematch with the #WesSide?
NXT Investigates: Chase U.
Chase University, an establishment meant to mold the young minds of the future, is now the center of a massive scandal. “What started as a light whisper… grew into curious speculation, and has now turned into a full-fledged investigation.” HBK is meeting with Mr. Chase as we speak! What should’ve been the pinnacle of success is now overshadowed by the dark cloud that hangs over the university’s figurehead. NXT Anonymous even has video of Chase arguing with Jacy Jayne about something. And as we saw last week, Jacy was Chase’s only ally to get away from the media mob. How will this affect the institute for higher learning? We find out, next week!
Thea Hail nervously paces backstage.
Where is he? She’s so nervous! Scandal or not, Mr. Chase has always been there for her. Jacy calms her down. Thea knows she is Mr. Chase’s & Duke Hudson’s number one girl. And trust Jacy, there is a good reason they’re not here tonight. But that doesn’t matter, because Thea can do this! She can? Yes! But she couldn’t the last time so she doesn’t- Jacy says she knows how hard it is to do things on her own. She’s been there. But Thea is fine, Jacy has her back. And scratch that, Jacy always has Thea’s back! Really? Yes. Thanks! They hug and head out. Will there be some good news for Chase U as Thea goes for the Iron Survivor Challenge? Or will Blair leave them in despair?
Josh Briggs returns backstage.
He’s hyped up for his big win, and Tiffany Stratton says it feels good to be a winner, huh? Trust her, she knows. See you at Deadline. Uh, yeah, tootles… Brooks & Fallon walk over and congratulate him now, he got what he wanted! Yeah, thanks. But what was that with Tiff? Nothing! Don’t worry about that. Let’s roll. Jensen shrugs and Fallon sighs, the three head out, but will they be raising a beer to another big win at Deadline?
Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Blair Davenport VS Thea Hail w/ Jacy Jayne!
The Ichiban Gaijin has been waiting for her moment to finally crown herself a champion, dating back to NXT UK. Will she let nothing stand in her way? Not even the hyper positive and hyperactive Thea Hail?
The bell rings and fans rally behind Thea. Thea and Blair tie up, Thea headlocks and holds on as they go around. Blair lifts Thea but Thea arm-drags! Thea runs at Blair, flips through Blair’s scoop and arm-drags again! Blair goes to a corner, Thea runs in but Blair BOOTS her! Blair goes up to DIVING STOMP the arm! Then Blair RAMS Thea into buckles, and RAMS her into them again! Blair RAMS Thea into the bottom buckle, and then BOOTS her back down! Cover, TWO! Blair keeps on Thea with an armlock and she grinds that shoulder. Thea endures, fans rally up, and Thea fights to her feet. Thea throws hands, but Blair throws her by her hair!
Blair drops an elbow, covers, Thea’s shoulders are still up so Blair pushes her down. Now it’s a cover, TWO! Blair keeps on Thea with the armlock and she grinds the shoulder again. Jacy coaches Thea, even as Blair grinds forearms in. The fans rally, Thea fights up and arm-drags, but Blair holds on to drag Thea back down! Blair grins as she grinds Thea, but Thea fights up again. Thea jumps off the corner to arm-drag free! Thea ducks ‘n’ dodges, kicks and KNEES and CLOBBERS Blair! Fans fire up as Thea rallies! Thea ducks ‘n’ dodges again, but Blair tilt-o-whirls her! Blair suplexes, Thea slips free to waistlock, but Blair spins around, FUJIWARA ARMBAR!
Thea endures, Jacy coaches her, and the fans rally up again. Thea fights, reaches out, and Jacy pushes ropes a little closer. Blair lets off to drag Thea away, but Thea uses that to roll her up! TWO, and Blair WRINGS the arm out! And DROPKICK Thea back down! Jacy is worried as Blair SLAMS the bad arm down! Blair gets in Jacy’s face now, Jacy dares her to do something, and then Thea DIVES! Direct hit on Blair and fans fire up! Thea clinches to hit an EXPLODER! Blair flounders, Jacy cheers Thea on and Thea puts Blair in the ring. Thea runs, somersaults and SENTONS! Fans fire up with Thea, but even the student section looks shallow.
Jacy tells Thea to focus on the match. Thea springboards, SENTONS, but onto knees! Blair drags Thea up for the KAMI-GOYE!! Cover, Blair wins!
Winner: Blair Davenport, by pinfall (advances to NXT Deadline)
Jacy frowns, but the student section is nonplussed. They can’t take out their frustrations with Mr. Chase out on Thea! But that aside, will Blair use this opportunity to finally take the top spot in NXT?
NXT compares and contrasts Ilja Dragunov and Baron Corbin.
The Mad Dragon was goaded into giving The Lone Wolf a title shot, and now their NXT Championship is set for Deadline. “The only person who can slay the dragon is the dragon himself.” Corbin repeats Dragunov’s words, and says he sacrifices more than just his body. “He sacrifices his day-to-day life, time and distance from his family living halfway around the world in Germany. Ilja puts his body on the line every time out to give his family a better life. Like Ilja’s mother did for him, the NXT Champion puts himself second to his family. The life of a champion is lonely enough, but coming home to a cold, empty apartment, no one to share your day to day with, only communicating through a screen…
“The only connection he has to America is that NXT Championship. The one thing he kisses before going to sleep is that cold metal.” Corbin meanwhile, “is the complete opposite.” He has “generational wealth, expensive cars, and a big mansion.” Corbin kisses his wife and children every day and every night. How many times did he ask for this title match without a response? But once Corbin did some digging, once he figured out who the dragon was behind the madness, it was easy for Corbin to get what he wanted. “What better way to culminate my 2023? The year I found my true self. I burned all the ships of the past so that at Deadline, I dictate the future, my future, as the NXT Champion.
“Because I agree, Ilja. The only person who can slay the dragon is the dragon himself.” Corbin is confident, but will that confidence all come crashing down around him when he finds Dragunov is still #UNBESIEGBAR?
Eddy Thorpe VS Charlie Dempsey w/ Drew Gulak & Myles Borne!
The Alpha Wolf may have beat Damon Kemp all those months ago, but that NXT Underground win doesn’t prove a thing to Drew Gulak’s gang. Will the Son of the Gentleman Villain prove Eddy’s Strong Style is not nearly strong enough? Or will Eddy’s fighting spirit prove unbreakable?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Eddy wrenches to wristlock. Dempsey spins, wrenches, and bridges to throw Eddy down. Dempsey has the arm, but Eddy fights up. Dempsey bridges again but Eddy blocks that takedown. So Dempsey gets a leg to trip Eddy! Eddy rolls, Dempsey gator rolls him and has the FUJIWARA! Eddy rolls through, stands up but Dempsey whips him to ropes. Eddy reverses and CROSSBODIES! Eddy then whips, but Dempsey holds ropes to avoid the dropkick! Dempsey KNEES Eddy in the side, then drags him up to UPPERCUT! Dempsey whips, RAMS Eddy, and then CLUBS him!
Dempsey BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES with a bridge! TWO!! Eddy escapes, but Dempsey kicks Eddy around. Dempsey drags Eddy up, but Eddy fights free to CHOP! Dempsey ROCKS, Eddy ROCKS, Dempsey UPPERCUTS, Eddy ROCKS! Eddy bobs ‘n’ weaves, body shots and UPPERCUTS, but Dempsey kitchen sink knees! Gulak says to show no quarter, and Dempsey clamps on a chinlock. Eddy endures and the fans rally up. Dempsey throws down elbows, then pulls Eddy into a COBRA TWIST! Eddy endures as Dempsey digs knuckles into the ribs! Dempsey shifts as Eddy fights up, and Dempsey has the chinbar and armlock.
Eddy pries free, and hip tosses Dempsey down! Fans fire up and both men stand. Eddy body shots, then fires haymakers and CHOPS! Eddy whips Dempsey and CLOBBERS him! And CLOBBERS again! SOBAT! ENZIGURI! Both men are down and fans fire up! Eddy and Dempsey go to corners, Eddy runs in to BOOT! Eddy reels Dempsey in, Dempsey blocks the suplex with a headlock! Dempsey switches, and clamps on the IRON OCTOPUS! Dempsey throws elbows into the ribs, and he pulls on the arm! Eddy endures as Dempsey even bends the fingers! Eddy pops free, rolls Dempsey to a cradle, EDDY WINS!!
Winner: Eddy Thorpe, by pinfall
Myles & Gulak attack! The sore losers can’t stand Dempsey lost to a wrestling move! They mug Eddy as Dempsey holds him in an Iron Octopus! Fans boo, but the damage is done. Will Catchpoint 2.0 soon take over NXT by any means necessary?
The D’Angelo Family dinner continues.
They’ve made it through the many courses, and it was good stuff. Tony has to take it easy, though, he’s got that agida. Louie, Tito, and Franky all bring Tony envelopes. Franky’s feels a little light. He blames inflation and taxes. Well, okay, they can talk later. Stacks says it has been a bit tough on some. And Cousin “Tiny” is last, and tells him to say hi to his mom. That was a good envelope, but Adriana asks if they want anything wrapped up to take home. Tony appreciates all she did for them tonight, but she can have it for herself. Take it easy, okay? Stacks says that stunad, Georgie, set up a room for them, they can go celebrate.
Tony asks if Stacks can even believe that “Lil’ Adriana with the pigtails” grew up to be an enforcer. Yeah, he can’t believe it. But remember when she was little and she’d used to crack Robbie in the nose? OH NO, Angel & Humberto jump Tony & Stacks in the parking lot! Who would’ve guessed!? They beat Tony & Stacks down up against their car! Angel says that next time, Tony & Stacks will remember who they are! Then Angel & Humberto drive away before the family rushes over! Tony says if they want it, they’ve got it! The tag title match is made, will Deadline be the end of one of these families?
Arianna Grace speaks.
“Real beauty queens fix each other’s crowns. I understand for most of you this may be a hard concept to grasp, given your levels of education. But that’s just the kind of woman that I am. I couldn’t be any other way. I was a victim of a heinous attack by Karmen Petrovic. An attack that has gone unnoticed, unpunished.” Arianna calms herself, and says as a pageant queen who finds the beauty in everyone and everything, she struggles to find such beauty in Karmen, as well as the NXT Universe for enjoying such aggressive behavior. They need to seek medical attention. But before they do, they should shower. With soap. Arianna almost passed out from the foul stench!
As for Karmen, envy is incurable. But thankfully, Arianna Grace is the cure. She loves you all. Um, sure… But will Karmen be the cure to Arianna’s delusions?
BREAKING NEWS on the Fatal 4 Way put together by Dominik Mysterio!
To really stack the deck against Wes Lee, Dirty Dom has chosen three former NXT North American Champions, Cameron Grimes, Bronson Reed and Johnny Gargano, as Wes Lee’s opponents! Will the Cardiac Kid be able to make it through the Carolina Caveman, the Colossal Aussie and the NXT Triple Crown Winner to go after the title at Deadline?
NXT Women’s Championship: Lyra Valkyria VS Xia Li!
The Morrigan may have been ambushed by the Exterminator earlier tonight, but that only made her more motivated to fight her! Will Lyra show Xia that a lack of respect gets her nothing? Or will Xia look to tear down Lyra’s life’s work in an instant?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and while neither of these warriors will be denied, we see who is truly unstoppable!
The bell rings and right away Lyra fires off forearms and knees! Lyra has Xia on ropes, the ref counts, but he has to back Lyra off. The fans are on Lyra’s side but Xia CLOBBERS her! Xia stomps Lyra, storms up on her in a corner, and then digs her boots in! The ref counts, Xia lets off at 4, and Lyra staggers to ropes. Lyra kicks back, Xia ROCKS her, and then Xia stalks Lyra again. Xia smothers Lyra in the ropes, then CHOKES her! The ref counts, Xia lets off and fans boo. Xia drags Lyra up, whips her to ropes, but Lyra ducks ‘n’ dodges to CROSSBODY! Fans fire up and Lyra runs up to whip. Xia reverses but Lyra goes up and up.
Lyra leaps, Xia gets under, but turns around into a hip toss! And a DROPKICK! Lyra snarls as Xia bails out, and Lyra builds speed! Lyra WRECKS Xia with a dropkick! Xia flounders, Lyra storms after her and puts her in the ring. Lyra goes up a corner, fans fire up, but Xia YANKS Lyra off the corner! Lyra hits buckles on her way down, Xia talks a lot of trash, and fans boo as NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref has Xia back off while he checks Lyra. Lyra is still in this, so Xia grabs her legs. Lyra kicks at Xia, but Xia slides out to spin Lyra around, and she then spins Lyra again to ROCK her with a forearm! Xia CLUBS away on Lyra against the apron, but lets off to then trap her under the apron skirt! The ref reprimands but Xia KNEES Lyra back into the ring! Xia storms in after Lyra, covers, ONE!! Another cover, ONE!! Xia CLUBS away on Lyra, then stomps her! Lyra goes to ropes, Xia paces, and Xia storms up to stomp Lyra in a corner. The ref counts, Xia jumps to STOMP Lyra again! The ref backs Xia down, and Xia fires up again.
Xia runs in to jump up and ELBOW Lyra down! Xia drags Lyra up, clinches, and EXPLODERS! A bit like a shot at Becky there. Cover, TWO! Lyra toughs it out but Xia clamps on a chinlock. Lyra endures, even as Xia thrashes her around. Lyra fights, fans rally up, and Lyra stands, only for Xia to throw her down! NXT returns to single picture as fans boo, but Xia cravats to wrench the neck. Lyra endures and the fans rally up again. Lyra fights up, throws body shots, but Xia cranks the cravat harder. Lyra still throws shots, then HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS! Lyra whips, but Xia turns her for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!
Xia grows frustrated and she storms up on Lyra again. Xia turns Lyra over and clamps on the camel clutch! Lyra endures, even as she’s bent backwards! The fans rally, Lyra fights, and she arm-drags free! And she dropkicks Xia’s legs out! Lyra KICKS, and KICKS, and KICKS again! Xia blocks one, then steps over to have the STF!! Lyra endures, even as her head is being pulled backwards! The fans rally, Lyra fights up, and she rolls to cover, TWO! Xia stands, into a SOBAT! Front kick! HEADBUTT! Another KICK, and then a NORTHERN- NO, Xia fights that and CLUBS Lyra down! Xia then turns Lyra, but Lyra uses that to backslide, TWO!
Xia kicks low, brings Lyra up, and she shifts to torture rack! Lyra endures, even as Xia spins! Xia hits a TORTURE RACK NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Lyra survives and shocks Xia! Xia is frustrated like she was with Becky just last night! Xia drags Lyra up while the fans rally again, and Xia reels Lyra in. Lyra fights the suplex, waistlocks, but Xia switches. Lyra switches, Xia holds ropes and throws elbows. Xia then spins, but Lyra blocks the kick! Trapped leg GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” while both women are down! Both women rise, they get face to face, and Lyra throws a forearm! But Xia gives it back!
Lyra fires another forearm! Xia gives it back! They stand, they throw forearms, and the fans rally as Lyra gets the edge! Lyra fires off fast strikes, then runs, but into a JUMP KNEE! Lyra rebounds to ENZIGURI! Xia rebounds but Lyra gets around, O’Conner Roll! TWO, and into a REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Lyra rolls back to a cover, TWO!! Xia runs up, but Lyra ducks the kick! To hit HEEL KICK of her own! And then a fireman’s carry, for a swinging MICHINOKU DRIVER!! Cover, Lyra wins!!
Winner: Lyra Valkyria, by pinfall (still NXT Women’s Champion)
The Exterminator could not terminate Lyra, and the fans cheer on their champion! Xia seethes, will she have to fight even harder to get back to a title opportunity? Will Lyra be more than ready for whoever comes out of the Iron Survivor Challenge as her next challenger?
My Thoughts:
An awesome NXT here for Thanksgiving week, with lots built for the next few weeks as well as Deadline. Really good promo from Wes and Dom and of course Dom is making a special contenders match where it’s only Wes fighting for an opportunity, and he still has to beat three former champions to earn that opportunity. Somehow, some way, Wes will win that. Hell, Grimes and Gargano are Faces, they should understand Wes wants to get even with Dom, they might help Wes against Reed. And really good match from Eddy VS Dempsey, and I like that Eddy won with a quick pin move to get the better of Dempsey. But that beat down of course means this feud continues, maybe someone backs Eddy up against Gulak’s NXT Catchpoint.
Maybe it’ll be Von Wagner? He doesn’t like bullies, and he had a fun little promo with Robert Stone and family where he wanted to help Stone’s kids with their bullies. And very well made vignette where it was kinda like Corbin’s biased version of Prime Target. I guess in kayfabe, Dragunov’s family didn’t move with him to Florida, so that loneliness is supposed to be Dragunov’s one weakness. But chances are, just because Corbin has his family around him and has all his worldly possessions, he will be denied the one thing he wants in the NXT Championship.
Awesome Heritage Cup match, but of course Dar has Meta Four help him against Gable to keep the cup. I could’ve sworn there was supposed to be a sudden death overtime seventh round, but maybe they did away with that rule because NXT on USA Network has more of a time constraint than NXT UK on the Network/Peacock. I still want Otis to get his shot, he could be a real challenge for Dar because he is just so big and bulky compared to literally anyone Dar has ever faced. That is to say, Dar also never faced Dave Mastiff for the cup, and Mastiff is still the only guy in NXT/NXT UK history to win a Heritage Cup British Rounds Match with a knockout.
Great choices from JBL for the Iron Survivor, and great promos from his choices tonight. Melo and Briggs both wanting to do this without cornermen was an interesting move. Melo’s makes sense, he is wary of Trick because Trick might still put it together who really attacked him. But then what a surprise that Lexis King interfered to keep Melo from winning. This has to now mean Melo and King fight to get to the bottom of who really attacked Trick. And then great stuff for Briggs, he was a strong singles guy in Evolve Wrestling so maybe NXT is seeing if he still has that. And it feels like a Mixed Tag could be in the works, Tiff bringing Briggs over to her side to face Fallon & Jensen.
Great stuff from Blair VS Thea, too, and of course the dwindling Chase U student section affected Thea. Blair wins, that’s three Heels in that Iron Survivor already, so the next two really should be Faces. Sucks for Kiana then but I totally expect Kiana to get screwed over by Roxie in return for how Kiana screwed Roxie over. And I bet Karmen VS Arianna is another qualifier, with Karmen going over. There’s no point in giving Karmen a spotlight in the Breakout Tournament if there isn’t more in store for her. And great little video to incapsulate the Chase U “scandal” that we don’t even really know the nature of. Next week, Chase giving us his tell-all, that will be some great stuff for sure.
Great stuff in the tag title story. Great match from Garza & Carrillo VS Malik & Edris. Should’ve figured Garza & Carrillo would win when they’re Heels and Tony & Stacks count as Faces, even though they used blackmail to mess with Chase U. But great attack from them after Tony & Stacks had a filling pasta dinner. The tag title match is going to be great stuff, and I have half a mind to say Garza & Carrillo win. Tony & Stacks are two-time champions to move up in the record books, and with a certain group that isn’t even in WWE anymore standing at three-times, you can bet NXT wants us to FOGEDABOUTIT and make The D’Angelos better than Undisputed Era.
Then really good stuff from the NXT Women’s Championship story. Xia attacking Lyra to delay this match until it could be the main event was a bit much, but Xia had to make her momentum back after losing to Becky last night. The title match was awesome stuff, though, but of course Lyra wins out. Lyra has her first defense in the books, and who knows how things go when she faces the Iron Survivor winner.
My Score: 8.8/10
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May VS Jay, ONE LAST TIME!
Anna Jay gets one last shot at Mariah May’s AEW Women’s World Championship, but under No Disqualifications! Will Anna finally be The Star of the Show?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Mina Shirakawa VS Harley Cameron; Mina wins.
- Daniel Garcia VS Johnny TV w/ MXM Collection; Garcia wins.
- Shelton Benjamin w/ MVP VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes; Shelton wins.
- “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs VS Bulk Bronson w/ The Iron Savages; Hobbs wins.
- Full Gear Tag Team Contenders Series: Rush & The Beast Mortos w/ Jake “The Snake” Roberts VS The Acclaimed; The Acclaimed win and advance to Full Gear.
- AEW Women’s World Championship No Disqualifications Match: Mariah May VS Anna Jay; Mariah wins and retains the title, Anna can no longer challenge for the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Anna Jay and Mariah May each arrive backstage.
The Queenslayer says, “No DQ, no problem.” But The Glamour says, “This one’s for Mina.” Speaking of…
Mina Shirakawa VS Harley Cameron!
The Fighting Gravure Idol is back in AEW, and she’s ready for quite the Collision with this crazy Aussie! Will The Rev-Pro Undisputed British Women’s Champion prove why she’s the Queen of Southside? Or will she suffer the wrath of Harley Cameron?
The bell rings and the fans rally up behind Mina. Mina and Harley use some shimmying for intimidation. Harley kicks, Mina blocks, and then Mina headlocks. Harley powers up and out, drops down, but Mina rolls over. Mina then dodges Harley, bypasses her, and trips her! Harley avoids the elbow drop, Mina avoids the Penalty Kick, but Harley rolls through the roll-up. Mina dodges with a slide and the fans fire up! Mina and Harley reset, Harley runs up, but Mina drop toeholds! KNEE SMASH! The fans cheer as Mina then reels Harley in and hooks up the legs. Mina dances on Harley’s legs, before she STOMPS them!
Harley clutches her knees, but Mina drops an elbow on a leg! And then steps through, but Harley scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Mina lets go but then brings Harley up. Harley throat chops! The fans boo and the ref reprimands but Harley hits a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, ONE!! Mina is tougher than that, but Harley keeps her focus. Harley drags Mina up, then runs to BULLDOG HOTSHOT! Mina ends up int he ropes, and Harley CLUBS her on the back! Harley mocks the “We Want Mina!” chant, before she shouts, “NO WE DON’T!” MOTORBOAT ATTACK! Mina sputters, but then Harley CHOKES Mina with a headscissors!
Harley lets go as the ref counts, and Harley says, “We Want Harley!” The fans are torn on that, but Harley whips Mina to ELBOW her down! Cover, TWO! Mina is still tougher than that, but Harley drags her around to throw down elbows after elbow! Harley clamps on a chinlock but the fans rally up. Mina fights to her feet, and she throws elbows until she’s free. Harley ENZIGIRIS Mina in return! Mina wobbles, Harley runs, but Mina runs past her! Tilt-o-whirl and RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans fire up as Harley goes to a corner. Mina pounds the mat, the fans rally behind her, and Mina runs corner to corner to ELBOW!
The fans fire up as Mina says one more time! Mina whips, Harley reverses, and Harley runs in. Mina dodges and ROCKS Harley, then goes up to GAMANGIRI! Cover, TWO! Harley shows she is tougher than that, but Mina drags her up. Harley breaks free, Mina blocks a kick and trips her! Mina SMASHES the knee again! Mina then turns Harley, ties her up, FIGURE FOUR! Harley endures, even as Mina thrashes around! Harley reaches out, crawls her way over, and has the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Mina lets go, and Harley drags herself up. The fans cheer Mina as she puts the leg through ropes and pulls!
Mina lets go with a coy smile as the ref counts. Mina runs but Harley trips her into the ropes! And then BACKSTABBER! Mina writhes but Harley brings her around. Harley fireman’s carries but her leg hurts! Mina slips free, KICKS the bad leg, but Harley fires a forearm! Mina KICKS the leg again! Harley fires another forearm! Mina kicks and kicks and kicks! Harley drops to her knees but rises back up! Only for Mina to ROCK, spin, and SOBAT! Mina fire sup, reels Harley in, inverted suplex for the- NO, Harley slips free! Harley waistlocks but Mina fights! Mina wrenches out, Harley ducks the kick to pump handle BACK SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Mina survives! Harley grows frustrated and she shakes her leg out. Harley rises, she brings Mina up, and she fires more forearms. Harley whips, Mina reverses and sends Harley to a corner. Mina runs up, Harley slips aside to roll up, but with feet on ropes! The ref sees that easily and Harley stops. Harley argues with the ref, but Mina hits a ROLLING ELBOW! Mina runs to FLYING CHUCK! Harley is dazed and the fans fire up with Mina! Mina runs corner to corner to DOUBLE- NO, Harley puts Mina up top! Mina ROCKS Harley and hits a FLYING SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO!! Harley survives and shocks everyone!
Mina says fine, she’ll use the buster! Mina dragon sleepers and inverted suplexes, but Harley drops to victory roll! TWO!! URAKEN from Mina! Harley is down but the fans fire up with Mina! Mina dragon sleepers, for the GLAMOROUS DRIVER MINA!! Cover, Mina wins!
Winner: Mina Shirakawa, by pinfall
What a powerful return for Mina, and while Harley shimmies in frustration, will it be Mina celebrating even more should Mariah May retain her title?
Jack Perry arrives.
The Scapegoat arrives in his black bus, but he also leaves the engine running while he heads inside. What is the twisted TNT Champion planning for tonight?
Daniel Garcia VS Johnny TV w/ MXM Collection!
Speaking of the TNT Championship, it will be Red Death challenging Jack Perry for that gold. But before he becomes the Face of TNT, can he prove to Johnny and the world that he is #TVReady?
The bell rings and Garcia circles with Johnny. They tie up, go around, and Johnny powers Garcia to a corner. The ref counts, Johnny lets off slowly, but then he takes a swing! Garcia dodges, headlocks and grinds Johnny. Johnny powers up and out, then he RUNS Garcia over! The fans are torn but Garcia gets up to shake that off. Garcia and Johnny circle again, tie up, and Garcia headlocks. Johnny powers up and out, but Garcia RAMS Johnny! Johnny rebounds to RUN Garcia over again! Johnny taunts Garcia, MXM add on, but Garcia fires the fans up. Johnny waistlocks then headlocks, but Garcia powers up and out.
Garcia drops down, hurdles over, then ducks Johnny to CLOBBER Johnny! The fans fire up while Johnny flounders! Garcia storms up on Johnny, UPPERCUTS him to a corner, then CHOPS him! Garcia whips, Johnny reverses, but Garcia holds ropes. Johnny runs up but Garcia ELBOWS him! Mansoor distracts the ref, allowing Mason to CHOKE SLAM Garcia!! The fans boo and Daddy Magic protests from commentary. The Mahogany Hunk poses, pretending he did nothing wrong, and Johnny covers. TWO, but Johnny stays on Garcia while Collision goes picture in picture.
Johnny drags Garcia by a leg, sits him up, and SHINING WIZARDS! Mansoor talks trash to the fans, probably fashion related, and Johnny TOSSES Garcia out. Johnny poses before he stalks Garcia to the ramp. Johnny taunts Garcia, kicks him around, then has him against railing. Johnny ROCKS Garcia, follows him around the way, then runs him into railing! Garcia falls over, Johnny refreshes the ring count, and MXM mug Garcia behind the ref’s back! The fans protest but MXM gest away with that. Johnny goes back out to fetch Garcia, but Garcia ROCKS Johnny! And ROCKS him again! And again!
Johnny FLAPJACKS Garcia onto the railing! Garcia falls in a heap but Johnny drags him back up. Johnny puts Garcia in the ring, then has him along the apron for a KICK! MXM mock the old Garcia dance while Johnny KICKS Garcia in the side. Johnny CHOKES Garcia on ropes, but lets off as the ref counts. Johnny argues with the ref while MXM taunt Garcia. Johnny clamps onto Garcia again and wraps him up in a COBRA TWIST! Garcia endures and fights around while Collision returns to single picture. Garcia fights up, and he pries free to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP again! Johnny kicks low and then TOSSES Garcia out hard!
Johnny poses, then builds speed, to TORNILLO ATTACK! Johnny and MXM are all fired up, and even the fans have to admit that was good. But wait, JACK PERRY SMACKS MATT MENARD! The fans freak out as the Scapegoat TOSSES Daddy Magic over railing! Johnny mugs Garcia, puts him in the ring, then drags Garcia up to a fireman’s carry. Garcia fights with elbows and then hammers away on Johnny! Garcia reels Johnny in for a SAIDO! The fans fire up, MXM coaches Johnny, and both men slowly rise. Garcia has the fans on his side as he counter punches Johnny! And counter punches again!
Garcia fires off haymakers on Johnny, stomps a mudhole in, and the fans fire up with Garcia! The ref counts, Garcia lets off, but he runs side to side for a BOOT WASH! Garcia storms around, and he runs up, gets around, and he spins Johnny, TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO! Johnny survives and MXM is relieved. Garcia grits his teeth and he drags Johnny back up. Garcia reels Johnny in, but Johnny resists the lift! Johnny DUMPS Garcia up and out! MXM swarm again! The fans boo as Johnny keeps the ref from seeing this. But then Garcia POSTS Mansoor! Mason scoops Garcia but Garcia slips free to POST Mason!
Garcia hurries into the ring, but gets a FLYING CHUCK and a MOONLIGHT DRIVE for it! Johnny goes up, STARSHIP FLOP as Garcia moves! Garcia runs up to SHOTGUN Johnny down! Garcia then runs up, gets around, COBRA CLUTCH, and ANACONDA VICE! Johnny TAPS, Garcia wins!
Winner: Daniel Garcia, by submission
Red Death overcomes 3v1 odds, but now he realizes something happened to Menard! Garcia asks what happens, Schiavone and Nigel explain it was Perry. Wait, cameras have caught up and now Perry is brawling with Menard in the back! Garcia hurries to the back, but Perry throws Menard into railing! And SMACKS him with a floor sign! Perry stalks Menard while commentary says AEW is coming unglued! Things have moved to the parking lot, and Perry SMACKS Menard off the Scapegoat bus! “You think he’s ready? You think he’s ready!? Then you’re what’s holding him back. But I’m gonna fix that.”
Perry shoves Menard aside, then goes into the bus. Perry brings out a tow chain, with a hook on it! Perry CLUBS Menard, then hooks him up to the back of the bus! Between the chain and the bus exhaust, Menard is coughing and sputtering. Perry tells Menard, “We all have to sacrifice.” Perry then goes into the bus, but Garcia runs up! Garcia fires off on Perry, throws him into the side of the bus, “You thought this was a game?!” Garcia stomps Perry, and he frees Menard from the chain. Garcia stands Perry up abut Menard has an idea. Menard takes the camera, but Collision goes to break. What hell will Garcia put Perry through a week before Full Gear?
Lio Rush speaks.
“I am sick and tired of feeling the way that I’ve been feeling lately. Lost and confused on where I stand with the people that surrounded me. It’s really hard to know exactly who you are when you lose the matches that mean the most. But then I take a deep breath, I look at my watch, and I remember that I’m the Man of the Hour. I came to AEW to collect titles. I’m a 30-year-old piece of gold, and I pray that the people I call friends get on the same page. Because it’s only a matter of time before Lio Rush is rushing to the top.”
Garcia has Perry tied to the hood of the bus!
Garcia shouts at Perry that he was waiting for a reason! Garcia and Menard get in the bus, and they take Perry for a ride! They go through guard rails, up a ramp, and perhaps even into town! Will the Scapegoat end up a bug on a windshield?
Shelton Benjamin w/ MVP VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes!
While Bobby Lashley prepares for Full Gear, the Hurt Syndicate is looking for those ready to join up. Will the Standard of Excellence find the Commander of the Skies worth the investment? Or will he just be a waste of time?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Shelton and Komander tie up, but then Shelton shoves Komander back to BOOT him down! Shelton stands Komander up to KNEE, DECK, and then stand up again. Shelton clinches for the CROTCH LIFT SUPLEX! Komander flounders but Shelton stalks him. The fans rally for Shelton as he whips Komander corner to corner hard! Komander flops down and MVP says all day long! Abrahantes coaches Komander but Shelton stomps Komander. The MVP Arena cheers on MVP, and Shelton drags Komander up. Komander fires body shots, then forearms, but Shelton just smiles.
Shelton whips Komander to CLOBBER him! The fans fire up while Komander flounders more. Shelton drags Komander up, stomps him around, then stands him back up. Shelton scoops but Komander fights into a SLEEPER! Komander CLUBS away on Shelton, but Shelton throws Komander away! Shelton drags Komander to a corner, stomps him, then stands him up. Komander kicks, Shelton blocks, but Komander kicks and kicks and kicks! Shelton grins as he holds on, but then Komander ENZIGIRIS! Komander goes up, up and FLYING ARM-DRAGS! The fans fire up as things speed up, and Komander FLAPJACK DROPKICKS!
The fans rally as Komander runs up to mule kick, SUPERKICK, and knoucle lock! Koamnder goes up and up, around and around, then FLYING- NO! Shelton stops the rana to pop Komander into a BEARHUG! Then an OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Komander flounders but MVP says no more toying around. Shelton stalks Komander to the apron then kicks him to the floor while Collision goes pictur ein picture.
Shelton goes out after Komander, brings him back up, and he RAMS Komander into the railing! And the apron! And back to railing! Shelton RAMS Komander into the apron then THROWS him at the railing! Komander is down in a heap and MVP is all fired up! MVP talks a bit of trash to Komander while Shelton steps into the ring. The ring count climbs, and Shelton waits. Komander manages to get in at 7 of 10! Shelton stomps Komander, then brings him up from the apron side. Shelton has Komander literally on the ropes, to then BOOT him down! Komander hits the floor and MVP says it’s fine, he can stay down.
Shelton goes out after Komander, drags him up, and tosses him back into the ring. Shelton stalks Komander, then clamps on with a chinlock. Komander endures, but Shelton grinds him and twists him into a stretch. Komander continues to endure while Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Shelton whips Komander to FLAPJACK! Komander lands hard and sputters, but Shelton stands on him for a cocky cover. ONE, but Shelton smirks. The fans rally while Shelton stalks Komander to a corner. Shelton stomps Komander, hoists him up top, and slaps him around! Komander SLAPS back! And BOOTS! Komander adjusts position, dodges Shelton, and kicks the legs out! Shelton falls back, Komander goes up! MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Komander rises! Komander storms up but Shelton kicks low. Shelton suplexes, but Komander slips around! SLEEPER, then ELEVATED COBRA TWIST!
Shelton endures, powers out, but Komander handsprings through the hip toss! Komander runs, tilt-o-whirls, DEJA VU RANA! Shelton tumbles out and the fans fire up with Komander! Komander hurries to a corner and climbs! Komander tightrope walks the 20 feet, to then SPACE MAN MOONSAULT! Down goes Shelton and the fans are thunderous! Komander hurries to get Shelton up but Shelton ELBOWS him away. Shelton slides into the ring himself, but Komander follows. MVP is furious as Komander runs, 619! Shelton is down and Komander goes up again! MVP shouts at Shelton while Komander aims.
Komander tightrope walks again but has to bail out as Shelton moves! Shelton waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! Komander flounders to a corner, Shelton runs up to STEP-UP KNEE! And then a SUPERKICK! Komander gets folded up and MVP says finish it already! Shelton hauls Komander up, clinches, and hits PAYDIRT! Cover, Shelton wins!
Winner: Shelton Benjamin, by pinfall
MVP stands with Shelton in the victory, but Komander definitely give more of a fight than either man expected. MVP then says we should leave with a souvenir! Shelton grabs at Komander’s mask! Abrahantes gets in the ring to stop Shelton, but then he sees MVP there. MVP grabs Abrahantes by the neck! MVP LARIATS Abrahantes down! MVP may be a manager now, but he can still hit other managers hard. Will nothing stop The Hurt Syndicate from owning AEW?
Backstage interview with Kris Statlander.
Renee Paquette is with the #BornAgainKristen and says that we’re just one week away from Kris VS Mercedes Mone for the TBS Championship at Full Gear. Things have already gotten out of control, from Mone & Kamille trying to run Kris over with a car, and then Kris tackles them through a wall. Once the bell rings, what can we expect? Kris says, “Anything and everything.” Mone is one of the best, will do anything she can to win, and is most dangerous when she’s cornered, where she is right now. Everything she’s tried hasn’t worked because Kris is still standing. Kris will be the one standing tall as the NEW TBS Champion.
In steps Hikaru Shida with enthusiastic applause. The Shining Samurai tells Kris that she just wants to wish her luck. It’s about time someone beats Mone’s boney ass! And when Kris becomes the new champion, Shida will gladly be her first challenger. Kris says alright, sure. But here’s another idea: Kris is always open for a challenge any time, especially against #HolyShida, the only THREE-TIME AEW Women’s World Champion. So how about this? Wednesday Night Dynamite, Shida VS Kris. Shida’s all for it! They shake hands, but will fighting Shida be a little too much before going to Full Gear? Or will it prove Kris is still The Galaxy’s Greatest?
Backstage interview with The Acclaimed.
Lexy Nair is with Max Caster & Anthony Bowens ahead of their huge Full Gear Tag Team Contenders Series match with La Faccion Ingobernable. But where is Billy Gunn? Caster asks that more importantly, where are their heads going into the match? Because Caster just has to say, as the Best Wrestler Alive, he’s feeling real confident. Bowens says for Lexy’s actual question, Billy will be here. What Caster was trying to say is that The Acclaimed do feel great, because they are one match away from joining that Fatal 4, where they will become TWO-TIME AEW World Tag Team Champions in the Scissor King’s home state of New Jersey!
And when they win, The Acclaimed will celebrate with one big scissoring, because EVERYONE LOVES THE ACCLAIMED! Ain’t that right, Lexy? Oh, wait, MVP steps in, Shelton Benjamin by his side. The Hurt Syndicate just wants to wish The Acclaimed luck. The Syndicate handled their business, so Caster & Bownes should handle theirs. Oh, and Max, use your size and strength. This is a big opportunity, don’t blow it. The Syndicate heads out, but will The Acclaimed win to impress MVP? Or to get back where they belong?
“Powerhouse” Will Hobbs VS Bulk Bronson w/ The Iron Savages!
The return of the Powerhouse is truly big for AEW, but all the Iron Savages are big. And Jacked Jameson wants everyone to hold on. The fat morons and skinny idiots of Albany can shut up. Jameson gives all the introductions, and looking at “P-P-Powerhouse,” all you people are expecting a meat madness match! You want meat?! Then yeah, chant it up! But here’s some news: all these losers are going on a vegan diet! There will be no meat tonight! Because they are The Iron Savages, sippin’ sauce and livin’ hoss while they take all the Low T Meatriders to #TIDDYCITY! Guess Bronson can do it, too?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Bronson pumps up and puffs up, but he’s looking lean compared to Hobbs. Bronson runs, RAMS Hobbs, but Bronson bounces off! The fans fire up but the Savages coach Bronson up. Hobbs says stop playing and bring it! Hobbs SLAPS Bronson, so Bronson really fires up! Bronson kicks low, and says, “How ’bout that, Hobbs?!” Bronson runs, but Hobbs dodges and CLOBBERS him! The fans fire up while Hobbs brings Bronson around. Scoop and SLAM, and the fans fire up with Hobbs! Hobbs then brings Bronson up to scoop and SLAM again! Bronson writhes, the fans chant for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!”
Hobbs drags Bronson up, scoops and SLAMS again! Bronson writhes while Hobbs looms over him. Hobbs brings Bronson up, but Bronson wrenches out to ROCK Hobbs! Bronson fires haymakers, then CLUBS away on Hobbs’ back! The fans rally, Bronson reels Hobbs in, but Hobbs suplexes Bronson first! Bronson flounders into a corner, the fans fire up as Hobbs headbutts buckles! Hobbs runs up to SPLASH in the corner! Hobbs says he’s got all the meat! Hobbs LARIATS point blank again and again as fans chant “MEAT!” Hobbs lets Bronson stagger about, before he CLOBBERS him!
Hobbs shakes the ropes, and the straps come down! The fans fire up but Jameson talks trash on the apron. Hobbs DECKS him! Boulder runs in?! Hobbs hits a SPINEBUSTER! The ref can’t believe what’s going on as Hobbs torture racks Bronson! ARGENTINE RACK! Bronson TAPS, Hobbs wins! And drops Bronson on Boulder!
Winner: “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs, by submission
Big, jacked, and ANYBODY can get it! That is the way of the Powerhouse! Will the Book of Hobbs have quite the comeback story?
Backstage interview with The Undisputed Kingdom.
Lexy is now with Roderick Strong, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett. She congratulates Roddy for getting his third win via Lance Archer. Roddy now faces MJF at Full Gear, so how is he feeling? How’s he feeling? First, thanks for all that, Lexy, he appreciates it. Second, “MAAAX! You have seven days. Seven days from right now until you’re standing across the ring from me, Max. And look, I got a lot to say, and on Wednesday, you’re gonna hear it all, but I just wanna leave you with this: Max, you walk around here thinking you’re smarter than everybody, you’re better than everybody. I don’t think you realize what you’ve gotten yourself into.
“I am the Messiah of the Backbreaker. I am a damn wrestling legend! And when Full Gear ends, you’re gonna realize that I’m better than you, and you know it!” Roddy is ready to throw it all back in MJF’s face, but will the Wolf of Wrestling have a contingency plan?
Private Party is here!
The MVP Arena is ready to party with the champs, and Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy are ready to watch the final match of the contenders’ series! Who joins Private Party, The Outrunners, and The Kings of the Black Throne at Full Gear?
Full Gear Tag Team Contenders Series: Rush & The Beast Mortos w/ Jake “The Snake” Roberts VS The Acclaimed w/ Billy Gunn!
Platinum Max of course has a diss track. “These dudes gotta be embarrassed. You ’bout to lose bigger than Kamala Harris! LFI in a title match is outta place. It’s like Mexicans being managed by Jake the Snake! I would’ve called the committee, but you’re lucky Albany’s a sanctuary city!” Bowens takes over to say, “ALBANAAAAAY~! The Acclaimed have arrived! Scissor me, Daddy Ass~!” And he does~! But Caster doesn’t? The teams sort out, and while Caster wants to, Bowens convinces him to let Bowens start. Mortos steps up and the fans sing while the bell rings. Bowens and Mortos circle, tie up, and Mortos powers Bowens to a corner.
The ref counts, Mortos lets off, but Bowens dodges the shot to fire CHOPS! Mortos just roars! Mortos runs up, Bowens dodges to CHOP, CHOP and fire forearms! Mortos puts Bowens in a corner to fire forearms and lariats! Caster protests but Mortos SMACKS Bowens! And SMACKS him again! Mortos whips, Bowens reverses, but Mortos rolls off Bowens’ back! Bowens DROPKICKS but Mortos rebounds to CLOBBER Bowens! Bowens gets up but Caster tags in. Caster tells Bowens to relax, but here comes Rush. The fans rally up and the two tie up. Rush powers Caster back, Caster turns things around, but Rush turns it back around.
The ref counts as they’re in a corner, and the two separate. Rush eggs Caster on, the two tie up again, and Rush waistlocks. Caster switches, shoves, and drops down. Rush runs up but Caster hurdles. Rush leaps over but Caster runs him over! Rush runs Caster over! The fans fire up, but Caster says hold on! Tranquilo! Caster raises the ingobernable fist, Rush is moderately amused, but then Caster sucker punches him! Rush scowls and DECKS Caster! Rush goes out to grab his favorite green cable! Mortos distracts the ref, but Caster fires hands on Rush first! And Caster uses the cable! The fans cheer as Rush tastes his own medicine!
But then Rush SLINGS Caster to the floor! Billy is upset but the ref wants him to stay back. Billy tries to point out the shenanigans, but Collision goes picture in picture.
The ref is busy with Billy and that lets Rush LASH Caster with the cable! Rush SMACKS Caster off the desk, Caster scrambles into the ring, but Rush anchors his leg. Rush drags Caster up, CHOPS him then ROCKS him, then bumps him off buckles. Tag to Mortos and Mortos SMACKS Caster! Cover, TWO! Caster toughs it out but Mortos NECK GTWISTS! Cover, TWO! Mortos stalks Caster to a corner while Private Party watches closely. Mortos SMACKS Caster again! Mortos puts Caster in the corner, taunts Bowens, and while the ref is busy with Bowens, that lets The Snake get in cheap shots!
Billy and Bowens both protest, but Mortos wrenches Caster. Tag to Rush and LFI mugs Caster. Caster goes to a corner but Rush whips corner to corner. Rush runs up and feints the dropkick to SMACK Caster! Rush soaks up the cheers and jeers while he blows a kiss. Rush drags Caster up to snapmare and motorcycle stretch. Caster endures but Jake is happy with this. Caster fights up, but Rush throws him down by his hair! Private Party doesn’t like how this is going for Acclaimed, but Rush taunts Bowens. The ref has ot keep Bownse back again, and Rush drags Caster back. Tag to Mortos and LFI mugs Caster more while Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Caster fights up to ENZIGIRI Mortos! Mortos staggers back, Caster crawls forward, hot tag to Bowens! Bowens rallies on LFI with LARIATS, haymakers and CHOPS! Mortos roars, but Bowens sends him into the corner! Mortos tumbles up and out, then Bowens gives Rush the kick, kick, and FAMOUSER! Bowens shouts, “EVERYONE LOVES THE ACCLAIMED!” Bowens then goes up and aims, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Mortos! The fans fire up and Bowens hurries to put Mortos in. Cover, TWO! Mortos stays in this, but Bowens stays focused. Bowens fires forearms but Mortos hits back.
Bowens fires a flurry, then whips, but Mortos reverses. Mortos POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS Bowens down! The fans fire up but Caster MISSILE DROPKCIKS Mortos! Rush runs up, but Caster SUPERKICKS him! Caster runs at Rush, but Rush THROWS him into the corner! Bowens DECKS Rush! The fans fire up as all four men are down! Private Party likes this, too, as Billy coaches his guys. Jake also coaches LFI, and “This is Awesome!” Mortos blocks a shot to HEADBUTT Bowens down! Tag to Rush and Rush runs at the corner, only for Bowens to dodge! Bowens CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS away!
Bowens sits Rush down, mocks the tranquilo with some scissor fingers, but that pisses Rush off! Rush shoves Bowens, the hands start flying! Rush whips Bowens to a corner, to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP! Rush sits Bowens down to stomp away! The ref counts, Rush argues with him, but then goes corner to corner! Feint and BOOT! Rush gives a proper tranquilo, then he has the fans fired up. Bownes runs up, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Rush puts Bowens in the drop zone, goes up, SUPER SENTON FLOPS! Tag to Caster and he goes up! DIVING SPLASH! Cover, Mortos breaks it! Mortos gets Rush to safety, then tags in.
Rush dodges Caster, Mortos ROCKS him! Rush hits a BACKSTABBER, then holds Caster up for Mortos’ MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, Bowens breaks it! Rush CHOPS Bowens, Mortos whips Caster, and then Mortos CLOBBERS Caster! The fans rally as Rush says now it’s time! But Bowens fires off Rock, Paper, Scissors SUPERKICK! Mortos CLOBBERS Bowens! Mortos then runs at Caster, CANNONBALL MISSES! Hot tag to Bowens and he hits THE ARRIVAL on Mortos! MIC DROP from Caster!! Cover, ACCLAIMED WINS!
Winners: The Acclaimed, by pinfall (advance to Full Gear)
Private Party says alright, nice on Acclaimed! Billy helps Caster to his feet, but Caster is a bit squirrely. Caster calms down, and The Acclaimed all SCISSOR FINGER~! They’re in the Fatal 4, but will Caster & Bowens be the ones to become TWO-TIME TWO-TIME AEW World Tag Team Champions?
PROGRAMMING NOTE for next week!
With Full Gear being next Saturday, November 23rd, Collision takes a week off! We’ll see everyone back here in two weeks on November 30th!
Backstage interview with Mina Shirakawa.
Lexy is with the Fighting Gravure Idol and congratulates her on her win in her return. Mina says yes, she is so back to have come back here, and she is so excited for Mariah’s match. Lexy says Mina already has multiple championships, is AEW gold on her mind at all? Mina says she’s just excited for Mariah’s match. But that’s not a no… Time to dance! Mina shimmies her way on out, but will she end up wanting something more than just fun with her friend?
Backstage interview with The Conglomeration.
Lexy is now with Mark Briscoe, Rocky Romero & Tomohiro Ishii, and she notes that in a couple weeks, Dynamite: Thanksgiving Eve, it will be Tomohiro Ishii VS Chris Jericho for the ROH World Championship. How is Ishii feeling? The Stone Pitbull is stone-faced, so Mark Briscoe “translates” what #BigTom is exuding with his aura. This is what he’s trying to say: Jericho, your days are numbered! You better shine that title up real nice, sleep with it real close, because soon, it’s getting up outta there! “Learning Tree my ass, you about to learn a lesson about humility! You about to learn a lesson about gettin’ your ass whooped!”
Mark asks if they understand what he’s saying, and Rocky says yeah, he’s picking up what Mark’s putting down. Rocky’s digging the energy, and he feels the intensity. But he has to know one thing: What is the word of the day? That’s a hell of a question, Rocky, because today, it is a menagerie of words! Take a basket, reach in, pull out the word of the day, and well, it’s tenacious! Tenacity! Ferocious! Velocity! Ferocity! He’s tellin’ ya, long story short, that title is coming back to the Conglomeration, courtesy of Tomohiro Ishii! Jericho, you gettin’ your ass whooped, son! RARARARA!
Mark may be fire on the outside, but Ishii is fire on the inside. Will The Learning Tree be burned down either way?
Backstage interview with FTR.
Lexy notes that this past Wednesday, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood came up short in their own Full Gear Contenders Series match. Where are their heads out right now? Cash says he wishes he had an answer, because he doesn’t really know. FTR doesn’t know where they go from here. They wish it was just one bad night, but the truth of the matter is, FTR lost those titles a little over a year ago and have had chances to get them back where they just haven’t. Maybe it’s FTR. Maybe their time has passed them. Maybe they need to reevaluate. Dax agrees. But on Dynamite, the better team won on that night.
While FTR could cry about it, or they could rebuild. Therefore, they will rebuild. This may not be FTR’s time, but it is someone’s time. It is The Outrunners’ time! And maybe after Full Gear, we get an FTRunners dream match for those titles. Boys, they’re pulling for you. Speaking of, we’re about to hear from The Outrunners right now!
The Outrunners speak.
Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd have another retro style video in old standard definition, saying they’ve got the looks and the attitude, so you know they’ve got “the stuff!” It’s a highlight reel of their match with Top Flight, even using retro graphics in the editing. You gotta have the meat! And right now, they’re sizzling! But will Truth & Turbo be prime A1 material at Full Gear? Or will they end up well done?
AEW Women’s World Championship No Disqualifications Match: Mariah May VS Anna Jay!
The Battle of the Belts was a Title Eliminator that went The Queenslayer’s way, only for The Glamour to get her revenge in the proper title match. However, all the back and forth, the bullying and the brawling, it has led to this rubber match! And as if No Disqualifications isn’t raising the stakes enough, Anna promises that if she loses, this is the last time she challenges Mariah for the title! Will this last chance be just the chance Anna needs to become The Star of the Show? Or will AEW still be All About Mariah?
Anna already brings a duffel bag of weaponry, and Nigel panics for Mariah’s sake. But Mariah came prepared with a trash can, baseball bat, and proper attire for a Street Fight. The introductions are made, but Mariah throws her can already! Anna dodges then SHOTGUNS Mariah! The bell rings, Anna is right on Mariah, and she sends Mariah into the railing! And then the steel steps! And then back into railing! The fans fire up while Anna keeps after Mariah with haymakers. Anna whips Mariah hard into railing! The Vendetta watches backstage, they seem to like Anna bringing out the violence as she SMACKS Mariah off the desk!
Anna confiscates a monitor to SMACK Mariah on the back! Mariah falls into Schaivone’s arms, and Nigel is furiously jealous! Anna SMACKS Mariah off the apron, then grabs herself a chair, to SMACK Mariah with it legs first! Anna pushes Mariah into the ring, then goes up a corner. Mariah stands into Anna’s BLOCKBUSTER! The fans fire up as Anna keeps going, and she sits the chair up nearby. Anna drags Mariah up, but Mariah fires body shots! DDTÂ onto the chair! Anna falls back while Mariah snarls. Mariah grabs the trash can and puts it around Anna! Mariah drums on the can, then goes to a corner.
Mariah climbs, Anna stands, and Mariah MISSILE DROPKICKS Anna down! Cover, TWO! Anna survives but Mariah just goes outside to look under the ring. The fans fire up in anticipation, and Mariah grins as she brings out a LADDER! Mariah pushes that ladder into the ring, stomps Anna around, then drags the ladder up. The ladder is propped up in a corner, then whips Anna, but Anna reverses! Mariah avoids hitting the ladder, but Anna has the QUEENSLAYER SLEEPER! Mariah flails, reaches out, but Anna hops on as a backpack! Only for Mariah to SENTON onto the ladder!
The fans fire up while both women are down, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Mariah sputters and coughs while she crawls to ropes. Mariah rolls out of the ring and hurries to look under the ring again. Mariah brings out a new chair, but Anna has brought out one of her own! They each slide the chairs in, and then they add more chairs! And more chairs! So many chairs! They both storm in, armed with chairs, and they CLASH! Mariah is disarmed, so Anna SMACKS her down! Anna goes for her duffel bag! Anna brings out… a crowbar, a wrench, wire, a chain, but she wants the PRYBAR! Mariah ROCKS Anna first, then THRWOS her down onto the chairs! Mariah stomps Anna, then sees all the goodies Anna brought!
Mariah picks up the strap! Mariah LASHES Anna, LASHES her again, but that just pisses Anna off! Anna blocks the shot, ROCKS Mariah, then LASHES her on the back! And LASHES her again! Mariah flounders, Anna kicks things aside to then stomp Mariah down. Anna drags Mariah up to suplex her onto the chairs! Mariah writhes but Anna covers, TWO!! Mariah stays in this, but that just means more pain! Anna stalks Mariah and DIGS the prybar into her ribs! Mariah kicks Anna away, then fires forearms! Anna eggs Mariah on, so Mariah KNEES her down! Cover, TWO! Anna toughs it out as Collision returns to single picture.
Mariah drags Anna up, for a SAIDO! Mariah then positions chairs before she fireman’s carries Anna. MADAYÂ on a chair! Cover, TWO!?! Anna survives and Mariah is furious! Mariah grits her teeth as she drags Anna up and reels her in. Anna fights free, kicks low, then has the Gory Especial! GORY BOMB onto the ladder!! The ladder doesn’t break but Mariah’s face might have! Cover, TWO!! The Vendetta is still watching, and while Taya is very animated, Deonna is very stoic. Anna goes out to look under the ring. Albany gets what they want because here comes a TABLE! Anna brings this up to a TLC as she pushes the table into the ring.
Anna hurries in to set the table up while Mariah crawls and cries in pain. Anna has the table set just right, but she stomps Mariah first. Anna bumps Mariah off the buckles, then hoists her up top. Anna ROCKS Mariah, climbs up after her, and the fans fire up as she aims for the table. Mariah fires body shots first! Mariah bumps Anna off buckles, then SUPSER SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMBS through the table!! Cover, TWO?!?! Anna survives and Mariah cannot believe it! But this is what winning the title with no safety net means for Anna! Mariah goes out, looks under the ring, and she brings out spare railing!?
Mariah pushes the railing into the ring, but she also brings some chairs over. Mariah sets the chairs up before she props the railing up like a ramp. Mariah adds more chairs, but Anna hits a BACKSTABBER first! Both women are down again, but Anna grabs herself some chairs. Anna finishes the project Mariah was working on, and the railing is now a platform! Anna drags Mariah over but Mariah HEADBUTTS first! Mariah then puts Anna on the railing, and looks to go through with her plan all along! The fans fire up as Mariah climbs, but Anna trips her up first! Anna climbs up, and she has Mariah on the very top! SUPERPLEXÂ on the railing!!!
The fans lose their minds as both women are wrecked on the steel bars! Nigel can’t bear to watch the replay! The fans declare, “This is Awesome!” Mariah rises up, but Anna flops out of the ring. Anna finds some BARBED WIRE! Anna looks to relive one of her highlights as she wraps the wire around her arm! Anna stalks Mariah, and has the BARBED WIRE QUEENSLAYER on!!! Mariah suffers and the fans say Anna is sick! Anna doesn’t care, she wants to be champion! Mariah fades, but she uses HAIR SPRAY IN THE EYES!! Mariah is free, and she reels Anna in, STORM ZEROÂ on a chair!! Cover, Mariah wins!!
Winner: Mariah May, by pinfall (still AEW Women’s World Champion)
Taya is upset but Deonna says it’s alright. Anna and Mariah pushed each other to their limits, but also to some dark places. The Glamour is still atop the AEW Women’s Division, and here comes Mina! Best friends get to celebrate Mariah’s victory, and then Mariah KICKS ANna in the side! Mina says no, Mariah, you already did enough! Mariah accepts that, and BREAKING NEWS from Tony Khan: Now that Mariah has retained her title, she and Mina will have their championship champagne celebration for Full Gear! Will no one ever stop Mariah’s reign of glamour?
Jon Moxley speaks.
The Maniac is with Marina Shafir in the parking lot as he says, “I’ve underestimated Orange Cassidy. I’ve pushed him in the ring before, but this sport’s about so much more than what goes on between the ropes. I thought when I broke Chuck Taylor’s neck, one of two things would happen: Either he would turn into a shaky puddle of tears, and I’d walk right over him; or he’d be backed into a corner and he’s snap back, bringing the animal out of Orange Cassidy. Neither of those two things happened, and now I see it for the first time. I don’t think he even went to the hospital with Chuck Taylor.
“He acts like he’s so sad, and that young Wheeler’s traveled down a path he doesn’t approve of, but he doesn’t care. He’s full of it. Now I see it for the first time. I can’t believe I didn’t see it before. Orange Cassidy is a snake. Cold-blooded, reptilian, unnerved. The test will be this Wednesday, when you face your beloved former student who you claim to care about. Will you strike with venomous intent? Or will you keep it clean? Cold-blooded opponent, that is a different challenge entirely, this is gonna be harder than I thought. But man, I wish I was cold-blooded. But I’m not. No. I feel everything.
“Not just the weight of the AEW World Championship, but I feel the weight of the last five years. I feel the weight of the dreams and aspirations of every single wrestler who walks through these doors. I feel the weight of everybody’s mistakes and broken promises. I feel the weight of every single AEW fan who buys a ticket and pays for parking, and takes off work, and gives us their hard-earned money, and time, and energy, because AEW is something they believe in! What AEW could be! You don’t like the way I do things? November 23rd, you’re gonna have a chance.
“Lop my head off. Let it hit the dirt and roll at your feet. Reach down and pick up that crown, put it on your head. See if you like how it feels. At Full Gear, I smear Orange Cassidy’s blood on our flag, and I plant it in the ground so hard, it will never get moved. You wanna ride with me? You wanna ride in MY AEW? We ride into battle every single day to grab pro-wrestling by the balls, and you better be ready to die on your shield every single day! And if you’re not, get out. Or you will get taken out.” The Maniac has issued his ultimatum, will Freshly Squeezed heed it?
AEW Collision wraps with the November to Remember music video.
Set to November Rain by Guns ‘n’ Roses, we look back even as far as the last time Jon Moxley and Orange Cassidy feuded, which included their battle over the AEW International Championship at Full Gear 2023. There are also highlights to hype up the TNT Championship match of Jack Perry VS Daniel Garcia, and the long-awaited grudge match between Jay White and Hangman Page. Who will truly make this a November to Remember when they stand tall in the November rain?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision, and I forgot that this counts as the go-home Collision with Full Gear next week. The music video recap package to end the show is really well done, and makes a good ending moment, but then it makes other promos a little redundant. Honestly, why not wait to use this as the cold open to Full Gear next Saturday? This would be an awesome PPV opening video. And good closing promo from Moxley, with good spin on Cassidy’s aloof nature. Maybe Cassidy’s cold, or maybe he’s in control of his emotions. I suppose Cassidy VS Yuta on Dynamite will give some of that away.
Great stuff with the TNT Championship story. Garcia VS Johnny was a really good match, even with MXM getting involved. Perry abducting Menard in an attempt to tow him behind the bus was wild, but I like how Garcia turned the tables on Perry. I kinda wish we got a little more of their “joyride” through Albany and New York, but maybe we get more of that on Dynamite. Either way, it feels like Garcia already has the “standing tall” part of the go-home math, meaning he loses at Full Gear. Maybe Perry will cheat his way out of the match so that Garcia can still be strong in defeat.
Really good match from Shelton and Komander but of course Shelton won. Good promo from Hurt Syndicate with The Acclaimed to keep up the recruit tease, and very good match from Acclaimed VS LFI. Good win for The Acclaimed, and you can bet that the Fatal 4 Way will be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Caster was even distancing himself in his own way here, with not wanting to scissor finger before the match and other little details. Caster can turn on Bowens and join the Hurt Syndicate to start on a singles championship story with them. Lio Rush likely will, too, given his promo.
Very good promo from Conglomeration to hype up Thanksgiving Eve and the ROH World Championship match of Ishii VS Jericho. Still doesn’t feel like Jericho’s losing, though, as he really only just got the title and there’s still this idea of Jericho being responsible for ROH getting a TV deal. Y’know, the same way he’s kayfabe responsible for Collision happening so that he could be on another show separate from… Whoever he was feuding with back then. Very good promo from Roddy to call out MJF, though he literally says he’ll talk more on Dynamite so what was the point of tonight? Just filling time?
Great match for Hobbs to get back on a winning track in singles action, and the “All Star 8 Man” on Wednesday will be great stuff. I feel like Brian Cage or Lance Archer takes the loss in that match, giving momentum to Ricochet and Ospreay going into each of the Full Gear grudge matches. With that, Ricochet maybe pulls off the International Championship win, but Ospreay probably does not win because of Don Callis Family cheating. As for Hobbs himself, The Continental Classic is coming, maybe he gets in on that and really dominates. Hobbs and Okada would be a lot of fun to see, I kinda hope we get that.
Great opener from Mina VS Harley as Harley continues to build her in-ring skill and impress. I like Mina kinda dodging the question about titles here in AEW, because she doesn’t wanna give away that she wants THE AEW Women’s World Championship. Mariah VS Anna was a great main event, they really busted out some good stuff. Mariah using the hair spray was a very clever way to turn things around and help her win. Mariah and Mina having their celebration on Full Gear, I feel like that’s the moment things go sideways in this friendship.
My Score: 8.8/10
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This is gonna be Outta This World!
Ricochet is still aiming for the AEW International Championship, but he has to stay sharp. Will Dante Martin’s high flying skill be just the thing for the King of Flight?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Hikaru Shida VS Leila Grey; Shida wins.
- Mark Briscoe VS Ariya Daivari w/ Mark Sterling; Briscoe wins.
- Rocky Romero VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes; Komander wins.
- Rush & The Beast Mortos w/ Dralistico VS Alec Price & Richard Holliday; Rush & Mortos win.
- Ricochet VS Dante Martin; Ricochet wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Hikaru Shida VS Leila Grey!
The Shining Samurai continues her comeback, looking to carve a path back to a championship. But the Top Flight Attendant only just called out the ROH Women’s World Champion, Athena, last night on ROH TV. Will Leila be flying high towards her Proving Grounds match with The Fallen Goddess? Or will Shida use Leila as just another tune-up?
The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. The two tie up, Leila wrenches and wristlocks to YANK the arm. Leila keeps on the wristlock but Shida handsprings and wrenches back. Shida hammerlocks, headlocks, but Leila fires body shots. Leila powers up and out, but Shida runs Leila over! The fans fire up, and things keep moving. Shida rolls over Leila’s dropdown, then bypasses Leila. Leila stops the hip toss to fire body shots and knees! Leila goes to run but Shida reels her in. Shida lifts with the waistlock, and she swings Leila around, before the SLAM! The fans fire up with Shida and she goes outside.
Shida brings Leila to the apron, CLUBS her, then lines up a shot. Shida runs in to KNEE LIFT! The fans fire up again and Shida hurries back in. Shida brings Leila up, fireman’s carries, but Leila flails with forearms and elbows. Leila sunset flips, TWO! Leila ROCKS Shida, UPPERCUTS, then kicks low. Leila KICKS high, then kicks a leg out, to run and SHOTGUN! Shida tumbles, Leila covers, TWO! Shida stays in this but Leila stays on her. Leila bumps Shida off buckles, then she runs Shida side to side to bump off more buckles. Leila CHOPS and the fans “WOO~!” Leila smiles and puts some stank on the CHOP!
Leila swings but Shida dodges the third chop, to ROCK Leila! Shida whips, Leila reverses, and Leila SHINING WIZARDS in the corner! Then BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Shida is tougher than that but Leila stalks her. The fans rally up, Leila brings Shida around, and Leila fires a forearm! Shida fires one in return! Leila fires again, but Shida ROCKS Leila! Leila ROCKS Shida! The fans rally up and Shida feeds off the energy. Shida fires forearm after forearm, but Leila takes a swing! Shida dodges, wrenches, and short arm LARIATS! The fans fire up and Shida is after Leila in a corner. Shida climbs up, and she rains down fists!
The fans fire up and count all the way to TEN! Shida roars then kicks Leila away. Shida MISSILE DROPKICKS! Down goes Leila! Shida hurries to cover, TWO! Leila stays in this but Shida takes aim. KATA- NO, Leila deflects! Roll up, TWO!! Shida is up, blocks a boot, and swings, but into a full nelson! Shida wrenches out, BOOTS Leila’s lariat, then QUESTION MARK KICKS! Shida suplexes for the FALCON ARROW! Cover, Shida wins!
Winner: Hikaru Shida, by pinfall
Leila kicks at 3.1, that’s too little too late! Will Leila at least last ten minutes against Athena next week? Will Shida be the one poised for a title shot after Full Gear?
Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.
Renee Paquette is with the crazy Aussie, who keeps pawing at her, and brings up the match Harley’s made for Collision with Mina Shirakawa. Harley asks Renee, does she know what Mina has that Harley doesn’t? No, what is it? NOTHING!! Mina is beautiful, charismatic, and talented. But can she do THIS?! Harley brings out a guitar and starts to play! Harley was a musician, y’know. Oh, wait, there’s a string missing. Never mind, she’s professional! Harley starts adlibbing a Blues-esque song. There once was a little girl. And by “little,” Harley doesn’t mean young child, she means just small in stature.
Anyway, and a five, six, seven, eight! Renee stops Harley there, there’s no time. What?! No! FEEL THE WRATH OF HARLEY CAM- The cameras cut away back to ringside, but will Harley show Mina and the world everything she’s capable of tomorrow night on Collision?
Mark Briscoe VS Ariya Daivari w/ Mark Sterling!
While Chris Jericho keeps disrespecting the legacy of Jay Briscoe, it will be Tomohiro Ishii that handles him. Tonight, the Sussex County Chicken is to focus on himself and the Premier Athletes’ son of privilege. “Smart” Mark takes over introductions by saying Ariya Daivari is about to wrestle “literally the dumbest person in AEW.” Mark is so stupid, really. So please, show the world that Bridgeport is smarter than a Briscoe by reading what is right on the Premier Athletes’ brand new merch shirt: Athletes Rule. Daivari says when he says “Athletes,” the fans should say, “Rule!” and NOTHING ELSE! Got it!?
Okay, hands in. Ohhh… “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!!” Briscoe laughs because the only dumb Mark here is Mark Sterling. But will Briscoe prove that what matters in the ring is street smarts? Or can Daivari prove that Premier Athletes don’t suck?
The bell rings and Briscoe circles with Daivari. They tie up as fans rally, and Briscoe pushes Daivari back. Daivari turns things around to put Briscoe in a corner, and lets off as the ref counts. Daivari shouts, “ATHLETES!” but fans again shout “SUCK!!” Briscoe SHOVES Daivari down and the fans fire up. Briscoe and Daivari circle, tie up, and Briscoe headlocks. Daivari powers up and out, but Briscoe runs him over! The fans fire up and things keep moving. Daivari drops down, Briscoe slides under, and then Briscoe REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUTS! And ROLLING ELBOWS! The fans fire up more while sterling protests.
Briscoe whips Daivari, then UPPERCUTS again! The fans fire up as Daivari goes to a corner. Briscoe storms up to bring Daivari around, for a suplex high and hard! Cover, TWO! Daivari is tougher than that so Briscoe shrugs it off. Briscoe fires hands, Daivari staggers around, but Briscoe CHOPS him in a corner! Briscoe then REDNECK CRANE KICKS! The fans fire up and Briscoe brings Daivari up, but Daivari JAWBREAKERS back! Daivari TOSSES Briscoe out, but the ref has Sterling stay back. Daivari goes out to get Briscoe, but Briscoe sends Daivari into railing! The fans fire up while Daivari writhes, and Briscoe stands him up.
Briscoe CHOPS Daivari, high-fives fans, then CHOPS Daivari again. Briscoe then brings Daivari around to SMACK off a chair! The fans fire up as Briscoe makes Daivari take a seat. Briscoe refreshes the count, then runs up to BOOT Daivari down! The fans fire up more, and Briscoe UPPERCUTS Daivari again. Daivari goes to more railing but Briscoe CHOPS him down again. Briscoe tosses a chair into the ring, HEADBUTTS Daivari, then slides into the ring. Briscoe sets up the chair and the fans fire up! Sterling panics as Briscoe builds speed, so Sterling snatches the chair away! The fans boo but Briscoe goes out after Sterling!
Sterling defends his innocence but Daivari CLUBS Briscoe! And hits a NECKBREAKER on the floor! “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!!” Well, clearly Sterling doesn’t learn, but Daivari is control as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Daivari drags Briscoe up and into the ring, then grabs the legs, so he can stomp Briscoe’s gut! Briscoe sputters his way to a corner but Daivari digs his boots in! The ref counts, Sterling cheers, but Daivari lets off. Daivari argues with the ref, so Sterling CHOKES Briscoe! The fans boo but Sterling gets away with it. Daivari whips Briscoe hard into a corner! Briscoe sits down, and Daivari stomps him some more! Daivari snapmares Briscoe, KNEES him in the back, then clamps on a neck wrench. The ref reprimands the fishhook in there, but Daivari shifts to a chinlock. Daivari grinds Briscoe down, but Briscoe endures.
Fans rally up and Briscoe fights to his feet. Rampage returns to single picture as Briscoe fires body shots! Briscoe fires forearms but Daivari knees low! Daivari CLAWS Briscoe’s face, puts him in a corner, then hoists him up top. The fans rally for “DEM BOYS! DEM BOYS!” but Daivari CHOPS Briscoe. Daivari climbs up, brings Briscoe up, but Briscoe fires body shots! Briscoe DECKS Daivari, the fans fire up, but Sterling springs into action! The ref reprimands, Sterling argues with him, and Daivari runs up! Briscoe leaps over Daivari, but Daivari dodges the boot! SLEEPER! The fans boo but Briscoe RAMS Daivari into a corner!
Daivari holds on but Briscoe RAMS him in again and again! Briscoe is finally free, but Daivari then hammerlocks! LION’S LARIAT! And then a wrench, spin, LION’S DDT! Cover, TWO!! Briscoe survives Daivari’s double down and the fans fire up! Daivari throws hands but Briscoe feeds off it! The fans fire up as Briscoe mans up! Daivari headlocks, Briscoe powers out, but Daivari RAMS Briscoe! Briscoe roars! Daivari runs and RAMS Briscoe again! And again! Then Daivari fires hands! But Briscoe blocks to ROCK Daivari! And ROCK him again! And again! REDNECK PALM STRIKES! Briscoe puts Daivari in a corner!
Briscoe rains down fists and the fans count to TEN! Briscoe hops down, the fans fire up, and Briscoe CLOBBERS Daivari! And CLOBBERS him again! Briscoe whips, Daivari reverses, but Briscoe FLYING FOREARMS! The fans fire up with Briscoe and he runs at the corner. LARIAT, and then FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Daivari survives but Briscoe calls his shot! Briscoe drags Daivari up, reels him in, but Daivari fights the underhooks! Daivari wrenches, dodges a lariat, and SUPERKICKS! Briscoe wobbles, but he eggs Daivari on! Daivari runs up, into a ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! Daivari is down and Briscoe climbs up!
Sterling distracts Briscoe, and Daivari has time to hit the ropes! That trips Briscoe up! Briscoe tumbles to the m at, and Daivari hauls Briscoe up. Wait, Daivari underhooks the arms?! That’s blasphemy! But Briscoe powers up and out with a backdrop! And now Briscoe brings Daivari in, only for Sterling to get on the apron! The ref reprimands, Briscoe warns Sterling, but it’s ROCKY ROMERO that YANKS Sterling down! Daivari whips Briscoe, Briscoe reverses to TOSS Daivari! Rocky gets Briscoe the chair! Briscoe sets it up, and he takes FLIGHT! Down goes Daivari & Sterling! Briscoe puts Daivari in, climbs up, FROGGY-BOW!! Cover, Briscoe wins!
Winner: Mark Briscoe, by pinfall
The Conglomeration comes through for each other again, and that helps Briscoe win! But Azucar has his own match tonight, will he be feeling even sweeter after taking on Komander?
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
With the confrontations we’ve seen from them all, we see Will Ospreay join forces with Will Hobbs, Mark Davis & Ricochet against Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Brian Cage & Lance Archer! It’s the full Don Callis Family against the Aerial Assassin, the Powerhouse, Dunkzilla and The One & Only in an All Star 8 Man Tag! Which side will have all the momentum going into Full Gear?
Rocky Romero VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes!
Rampage returns and the bell rings. The fans rally as Azucar and Commander of the Skies circle, but Montel Vontavious Porter is watching backstage…? Who business could MVP and The Hurt Syndicate have here? Rocky and Komander tie up, Komander wrenches and wristlocks. Rocky rolls then DROPKICKS! Rocky gives some Latino Heat, then waits on Komander. The two reset, circle, and tie up again. Rocky waistlocks, SLAMS, then flips Komander, maybe a little too much. Rocky flips Komander over again but Komander kips up to arm-drag! Komander gives some Latino Heat of his own, and Rocky can’t help but smile.
The fans rally as Komander and Rocky feel things out. They knuckle lock, go shoulder to shoulder, and the fans cheer the Test of Strength. Rocky powers Komander back, then MONKEY FLIPS! Rocky rolls back but Komander blocks the mount to then go up and MONKEY FLIP back! It’s a double cover, TWO as both men bridge! The fans cheer this exchange, and the two roll to their feet. Komander kicks one knuckle lock apart to then go up and ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG! Rocky is back up fast, and he hurdles, drops under, then hurdles again. Komander leaps over, keeps moving, and he springboards to FLYING ARM-DRAG!
The fans fire up while Rocky bails out. Komander builds speed to DIVE! Down goes Rocky and the fans fire up again! Komander feeds off the energy to put Rocky in the ring. Komander goes up a corner, takes aim, but Rocky moves. Komander rolls through, comes back, and dodges to then handspring and- FACEBUSTER from Rocky! Cover, TWO! Rocky stays on Komander with a scoop and BACKBREAKER! Komander writhes, Rocky covers, TWO! Rocky drags Komander up again, whips him to a corner, and Komander hits buckles hard! Rocky snap suplexes Komander, drops a knee on him, then paces.
The fans rally but Rocky drops another knee. Rocky has Komander on the ropes literally, then brings him up to RAM him into a corner. Rocky reels Komander in, hoists Komander up top, and Rocky climbs up. Rocky ROCKS Komander and Komander wobbles! The two brawl, and Rocky ROCKS Komander again! SUPERPLEX! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Rocky crawls after Komander while Rampage goes picture in picture.
Rocky manages the cover, TWO! Rocky grits his teeth, growing frustrated, but he stalks Komander to more ropes. Rocky drags Komander up, CHOPS him, then stalks him to a corner. Komander kicks back but Rocky CHOPS Komander again. Komander flounders along ropes, but Rocky has him again. Komander turns things around to CHOP back! The fans and Abrahantes fires up as Komander fires off CHOPS and KICKS! The ref counts, Komander lets off, but Rocky sucker punches him! Rocky has Komander in the corner now, hoists him up again, but then traps him on the top rope by lacing the legs!
Komander flails while Rocky gets space. Rocky runs up to TOP SHELF KNEE! Komander falls in a heap, but Rocky wants us to watch. Sliding pose! Rocky goes back for Komander but Komander kicks at him. Rocky brings Komander up to CLUB him down. Rocky then stalks Komander, CLUBS him again, and stalks him to ropes. Rocky brings Komander into a waistlock, but shoves him to ropes to ROCK him in the back! Komander drops to his knees, but Rocky stands him up. Rocky shoves and ROCKS Komander again! Cover, TWO! Komander stays tough but Rampage goes to break.
Rampage returns and the fans fire up for Komander as he goes up, up, salutes, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS Rocky down! The fans fire up and MVP is impressed. Komander puts Rocky in, the fans rally behind “KO-MAN-DER!” But Rocky intercepts the flight for a fireman’s carry! Komander slips free, suplexes, but Rocky slips free. Rocky shoves but Komander DROPKICKS! The fans fire up and Komander runs corner to corner to go up and up, MOONSAULT, into BOOTS! Komander staggers, into SLICED BREAD! Cover, TWO! Rocky is frustrated but he hurries to bring Komander back up. Rocky whips, but Komander tiger feints and rolls!
Komander goes up and has Rocky with a dragon sleeper! Inverted suplex, for a POWERSLAM into the corner!! The fans fire up as Komander sets Rocky in the drop zone. Komander climbs, tightrope walks, CIELITO LINDO!! Cover, Komander wins!
Winner: Komander, by pinfall
MVP nods, maybe he saw things not even he expected out of this match. Will Komander prove he’s not just worthy of MVP’s attention but of AEW’s attention? And with it, perhaps a title opportunity?
Backstage interview with Anna Jay.
Lexy Nair is with The Queenslayer and notes her AEW Women’s World Championship match set for Collision tomorrow night. It is No Disqualifications, and if Anna wins, she is the NEW champion. But if she loses… Anna will never challenge Mariah May for the title again. Anna says it is worth that risk. It is worth seeing Mariah’s eyes bulging out of her head until she passes out. With no rules, Anna is capable of anything. But in steps Taya Valkyrie, applauding and saying yes, Anna is capable of anything. But so is Mariah. And Mina Shirakawa could be anywhere. Maybe Anna wants some extra insurance? And by the way, The Vendetta does accept cash.
Anna says she can handle her business, so Taya can mind her own. Taya tells Anna okay, okay. But Deonna Purrazzo sends her regards. Stay safe out there. Anna says no, she won’t. Will Anna finally be The Star of the Show when she tears down Mariah? Or will The Virtuosa & La Wera Loca have something to say about that?
Rush & The Beast Mortos w/ Dralistico VS Alex Price & Richard Holliday!
Just 24 hours ahead of their Collision with The Acclaimed, La Faccion Ingobernable’s two bulls are looking to stampede! Will they be more than ready for the Full Gear Contenders Series?
The teams sort out and Mortos starts against Price, and just CLBOBERS him at the bell! Mortos keeps moving, Price drops then jumps, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up and Mortos SMACKS Price! Mortos whips Price, Price ducks ‘n’ dodges, then goes up and over! Price DROPKICKS, DROPKICKS, and fires up! But then Mortos POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS him! Tag to Rush, and El Toro Blanco looms over Price. Rush stands Price up to CHOP him down! Rush eggs Holliday on, then SPITS at him! The fans boo but Price tags Holliday. Holliday steps to Rush, but Rush shoves him! Holliday UPPERCUTS!
The fans fire up but Rush CHOPS! Rush pie faces Holliday but Holliday fires up! Only for Rush to whip him into a corner and SPLASH! Snapmare and basement DROPKICK! Holliday bails out but Rush pursues. Rush CHOPS, then throws Holliday into railing. Rush dribbles Holliday off the railing, rains down fists, but the ref counts. Rush says leave him alone, but the ref warns him. Rush stops, then he puts Holliday in the ring. Rush snarls and storms back into the ring. Mortos CHOKES Holliday, the ref reprimands, but this lets Dralistico throw Price into steel steps! Rush whips Holliday corner to corner hard!
Rush DECKS Holliday with a forearm, stomps away on him, and goes corner to corner! “If you mess with the bull…!” BULL’S HORNS! Cover, LFI wins!
Winners: Rush & The Beast Mortos, by pinfall
This probably could’ve been over soon, but LFI likes to play with their food. But will they be much more to the point against Max Caster & Anthony Bowens?
Backstage interview with MVP.
Lexy is with Montel Vontavious Porter and brings up how he’s been watching matches here and there. Is he scouting talent? Absolutely! And as he’s been getting the lay of the land here in AEW, MVP sees so many young and gifted athletes with so much untapped potential. Some of them need motivation. Some need perhaps better management. And some just need to be hurt, beaten down again and again, to their knees. Because only when you’ve broken a man down to his knees can you teach him to stand and put him on the path to success. MVP says Swerve Strickland is a perfect example. So much to learn and yet he just won’t listen.
That is arrogance. It is that arrogance that the fans love, but it is also Swerve’s greatest weakness. Swerve thinks that one man can beat three. That is arrogance. Swerve calls himself the most dangerous man in AEW. With Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin around, that is arrogance. And arrogance, like pride, goeth before the fall. So MVP is paying attention to everything. For example, tonight, where MVP will be watching Ricochet in the main event. Oh, and that young luchador, Komander, what an impressive match. MVP likes that. And then tomorrow night on Collision, Shelton will find out exactly what Komander is made of, and what lessons he needs to learn.
The business plan has been set out, but will The Hurt Syndicate find the diamonds in the rough they are looking for? Or is it all fool’s gold compared to what they already have?
BREAKING NEWS for Collision!
On top of Shelton Benjamin VS Komander, and on top of the AEW Women’s World Championship No Disqualification match, Will Hobbs gets back into singles action as he takes on Bulk Bronson! With that All Star 8 Man Tag coming up, will going big be just the thing to power up the Powerhouse? Plus, relive the best of the last two weeks as the special AEW “November to Remember” music video debuts, set to Guns ‘n’ Roses’ hit song, November Rain!
Ricochet VS Dante Martin!
MVP just told the world he is watching this match, but surely so is The Don Callis Family. Will The One & Only show them something #OuttaThisWorld? Or will Angel Dorado remind us why he was the hottest high flyer not too long ago?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Ricochet and Dante shake hands to show there is respect here. They circle, tie up, and Ricochet headlocks for a takeover. Dante headscissors but Ricochet moves around, rolls Dante, then floats to a headlock. Dante fights back up, but Ricochet wrenches to wristlock. Dante goes for ropes but Ricochet keeps him back. Ricochet continues to keep Dante from the ropes, so Dante just front flips on his own! Dante arm-drags free and the fans fire up! Dante and Ricochet hurry to their feet, but Dante knees low! Dante whips but Ricochet blocks and reels Dante in for a back suplex, only for Dante to land on his feet!
Dante bobs ‘n’ weaves, shoves Ricochet, but Ricochet avoids the dropkick! Jackknife bridge, TWO as Dante bridges up! Dante spins Ricochet, but Ricochet turns that to a backslide! TWO, and Ricochet whips. Dante leaps for a sunset flip! Ricochet stays up, tucks Dante for a sunset flip of his own, TWO! Dante swings, Ricochet dodges and rolls back to RANA, but both men get up! Ricochet DROPKICKS Dante down and the fans fire up! We get a shot of MVP once again liking what he sees. Dante goes to a corner, Ricochet runs up, but Dante slips out! Ricochet hits buckles, then Dante goes up, around, and ROCKS Ricochet!
Dante aims but Ricochet runs up. Dante jumps over as Ricochet slides out, and then Dante ASAI MOONSAULTS! Ricochet avoids it, Dante lands on his feet, and now Ricochet goes up a corner to MOONSAULT! Dante dodges and he JUMP KNEES! Ricochet sputters as he leans against the apron, and Dante slides in. Dante keeps moving, but Ricochet springboards! Dante ducks under, runs at Ricochet, but Ricochet goes up and over! Dante puts Ricochet on the apron but Ricochet ENZIGIRIS! Ricochet springboards again, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Dante survives and the fans fire up as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Dante rolls to the apron but Ricochet goes right after him. Ricochet kicks Dante to the floor, then hops down to fetch him. Ricochet CHOPS Dante, ROCKS him, and Dante staggers around the way. Ricochet fires up the fans, but Dante DAREDEVIL DROPKICKS Ricochet through the corner! Now it’s Dante firing up the fans as he goes after Ricochet. Dante brings Ricochet around to CHOP against the desk! Dante puts Ricochet in the ring, fires back up, and he hurries in, only for Ricochet to CLOBBER him. Ricochet drops another elbow, and another! Dante flounders but Ricochet drags him up. Ricochet CHOPS Dante to a corner.
Ricochet UPPERCUTS Dante, then whips corner to corner. Dante hits buckles so hard, that he tumbles up and over, then to the floor! Ricochet lets the ring count climb a bit, and Dante stirs at 4 of 10. Dante rises, Ricochet eggs him on a bit, but Dante’s still down at 7 of 10. Dante stands at 8 and rolls in, only for Ricochet to drop knees! Ricochet rains down some fists, but the ref reprimands about closes fists. Ricochet swears he was using palm strikes. Ricochet drags Dante up, snapmares, and KICKS him in the back! Ricochet clamps on with a chinlock, and even traps an arm. Ricochet now shifts into a grounded cobra twist!
Dante endures, even as Ricochet throws punches into the ribs. Dante fights, rises up, and fires body shots! Ricochet CHOPS in return! Ricochet then scoops and SLAMS Dante, and Rampage returns to single picture as he climbs a corner. The fans fire up as Ricochet reaches the top, but Dante stands! Ricochet jumps over Dante, but Dante BOOTS him! Dante fires a flurry of forearms but Ricochet shoves him back. Ricochet runs up, Dante again slips to the outside, and Dante ROCKS Ricochet again. Dante springboards up and around for a CARTWHEEL CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives, he runs at Dante, but Dante goes up and over!
Ricochet tumbles out as Dante then builds speed, and Dante DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp but Dante hurries to put Ricochet in. Springboard and MAMBA SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and the fans rally up again. Dante waits on Ricochet to rise up, then he half nelsons. Lift and- NO, Ricochet slips free to dragon sleeper! VERTI- NO, Dante slips free! Ricochet arm-drags Dante away, then catches him, Wrench and NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through, deadlift, BRAINBUSTER! Ricochet roars while fans are torn, RUNNING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO!! Dante survives and Ricochet is surprised!
MVP is himself a bit frustrated, but Ricochet fireman’s carries. Dante fires elbows, slips free, and goes to run, but Ricochet SUPERKICKS! Ricochet runs up, into an ELBOW! Dante uses the same up and over, only to get caught! BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Dante survives and Ricochet snarls. The fans fire up and Ricochet brings Dante up. Ricochet has the dragon sleeper, but Dante fires knees! Dante drops, victory rolls, TWO!! Ricochet catches Dante for a deadlift SAIDO!! The fans fire up as Ricochet takes aim! BANG and SPIRIT GUN!! Cover, Ricochet wins!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall
MVP nods, very impressed by The One & Only Ricochet. Ricochet’s arsenal certainly continues to grow, but he still shows respect to Dante. Will this momentum help Ricochet’s team take down The Don Callis Family this Wednesday Night Dynamite?
My Thoughts:
A very good Rampage, even with it being a five match night. Granted, it was clear Shida was going to win her match and LFI were going to win theirs. Well, so was Briscoe, but it was good stuff with Daivari getting a good showing and Rocky cancelling out Sterling so Briscoe would win. Great match from Rocky and Komander, too, and great win for Komander. Though, as MVP plugged in his promo, Komander is certainly losing to Shelton Benjamin, but I do appreciate the idea that anyone just floating around in the midcard could end up Hurt Syndicate material.
Ricochet VS Dante was a great main event, Ricochet of course won, but between being on Team Ospreay for Dynamite and Hurt Syndicate not leaving him alone, there are all kinds of possibilities for Ricochet. And great promos to hype up the two women’s matches we’re getting on Collision. That’s right, we’re getting two women’s matches! Harley continues to be hilarious, and I like this gag that she never has enough time to get her full madness out. Very good promo from Anna with Taya making a surprise appearance. Given Mariah is more than likely to win tomorrow night, Anna needs something outside of titles so I suppose a feud with The Vendetta could be something. Maybe it’s also a way to bring Tay Conti/Tay Melo back into story since it’d be a tag team feud?
My Score: 8.7/10
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