Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (11/3/23)
SmackDown is ImPAULsive!
Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul weigh in!
Before battling over the WWE United States Championship at Crown Jewel this Saturday, Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul look to tip the scales! But will the numbers mean nothing when the bell rings?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kevin Owens VS Austin Theory w/ Grayson Waller; Kevin wins.
- Piper Niven & Chelsea Green VS Shotzi Blackheart & ???; Shotzi & Charlotte Flair win.
- Donnybrook Rules: The Brawling Brutes VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins.
- Bianca Belair VS Bayley
w/ Damage CTRL; Bianca wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
LA Knight is here!
Fans fire up for the Mega Star as he goes to the ring, not even 24 hours away from facing Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship. Knight gets the mic as the fans cheer him on, and he says, “Lemme talk to ya! Nearly 1200 days, my GAWD is that impressive. But what’s more impressive is how quickly 1200 days can come to an end. Let’s go ahead and rewind your minds a little bit. Just last week, what happened? Roman Reigns comes on down here, he said, ‘Oh, well, I’m gonna go ahead and give LA Knight a spear, right?’ NAH-NAH! Tribal Chief gets dropped on his head on the business end of a BFT!
“And guess what? Tomorrow at Crown Jewel, it goes no different. He finds himself dropped on his head, and don’t get lost in this sauce right now, because here’s what this is. This is a hostile takeover, make no mistake about it. I’m coming to take over everything that you stand for, everything that you think that you’ve owned for the last three years. That WWE Championship has no chance but to come with me, and that will be the end of Roman’s reign. YEAH!” Fans echo “YEAH!” but Knight says let’s come on around- WAIT. Here comes the Tribal Chief! Payback of sorts for the interruption last week, as Roman and Paul Heyman make their way out.
Knight dares Roman to get in the ring already but Roman first lifts up the Universal Championship for the pyro. Then Roman makes his way down the ramp and to the ring, and raises his finger to the sky. Fans are torn as Roman then steps in between the ropes and stares Knight down. Roman then raises the belt again for the second round of pyro. Heyman hands over a mic, and Roman says normally, he’d tell this irrelevant town to acknowledge him, but they know who he is. Can’t say the same for Knight. Roman thought after all this time it was clear who the Tribal Chief is, but Knight doesn’t seem to understand, so Roman will introduce himself one time only.
“I’m Roman Reigns. I’m the Tribal Chief. I’m the Head of the Table. And I’m the Face of the WWE.” Fans are torn there, but Roman says a lot has changed around here. He takes his time to leave, and he expects people to step up. Never thought it’d be Knight. But Knight did something to catch the attention of the fans. He managed his time wisely and he has all the fans on his side. Roman gives Knight credit for that. Not easy to do that in this day and age. Go ahead, chant his name. The fans do chant “L A KNIGHT! L A KNIGHT!” and Roman says this is the last time that’s gonna happen.
Like Roman said, he’s advanced the business. Knight is practically setting them back. Roman pushed this forward, all the way to the big screen. The kids call this what now, Wise Man? This is cinema. Heyman says Roman’s the star! Damn right he’s the star! Roman’s the MEGA Star! Roman turned this business into a MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR industry! He’s done everything you can do in this business! And what has Knight done the past few months? Getting fans to chant his name and what? Cosplay a redneck version of Roman’s cousin? That’s done now. Knight’s dream is done, this is the reality, this is the Island of Relevancy!
So take this and enjoy it. Because tomorrow, Roman will smash Knight! Will end Knight! They won’t chant his name, they won’t remember Knight. Knight’s gonna disappear. Because when Roman’s done, they’ll just leave Knight in the desert. But don’t worry, he won’t be the last. Fans boo but Knight smirks. “Y’know what? You gotta be feeling pretty unbeatable right now, don’tcha? I mean, let’s face it, you’ve beaten everybody, haven’t ya? You’ve beaten just about everybody that’s stood in front of you. But you don’t understand. I ain’t coming at ya from the same angle that everybody else did. You don’t understand. I’m not here to finish something.
“You don’t understand. I’m here… to start something! YEAH! I’m here to start the LA Knight Era! So you wanna talk about cosplaying? I’m gonna cosplay the guy who’s gonna kick your ass at Crown Jewel! Matter of fact, I ain’t gonna cosplay it, I’m gonna live it! You come in here and you talk about ‘Mega Star,’ you wanna mock that. I tell you what, you’ve done an amazing job. You’ve made yourself damn near a Mega Star. But only because you carry that title. I’m the Mega Star because I live it every damn day! So I’ma put it to you like this. You talk about leaving me in the desert? I’ll tell you one more time, I don’t do warning shots.
“So make sure, if you’re gonna take your shot, make sure you leave me, make sure I’m good and done. Because if you don’t, I will come back and I will find you, and the only bloodline that will be visible will be running right down between your eyes while you hear ’em say, ‘AND NEW~ WWE Champion, L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” Referees rush out to keep this from turning into a fist fight. Roman shoves, Knight shoves, but the refs stand between them. Will Knight make Roman acknowledge him whether he wants to or not?
Kevin Owens VS Austin Theory w/ Grayson Waller!
The Prizefighter managed to hit both The Now and the Aussie Icon with one punch last week, and now he’s looking to just fire off as many punches as he can on Theory 1v1! Will it be more than the 150 million hits Theory keeps taking credit for? Or will KO just need one to KO Austin Theory Live?
SmackDown returns and Kevin is impatient for Theory’s entrance. Waller has joined commentary, and says Kevin “the swamp dog” is just jealous of Theory. Speaking of, Kayla Braxton interviews Theory at gorilla. But before she can really ask about last week, Theory says Kevin sucker punched him and his boy, Waller. But Theory is used to hits, because he’s the 150 Million Hitman! And Kevin also said Theory has a punchable face? No, Theory has a great face, a confident face, a face that should be on billboards everywhere. Kevin’s face is rough. One only a mother could love. But after Kevin experiences Austin Theory Live, Kevin won’t need a mask for Halloween.
Theory makes his entrance, the bell rings and Kevin storms up but Theory backs away. Theory wants Kevin to chill but Kevin says sorry. They tie up, Kevinn puts Theory in a corner but Theory turns things around. Theory shoves Kevin but Kevin goes after Theory! Theory gets in the ropes for defense and the ref backs Kevin off. Kevin and Theory reset, they tie up, and Kevin puts Theory in a corner. Theory shouts for the ropebreak, Kevin lets off and says he’s just wrestling. But then he takes a swing! Theory kicks, Kevin blocks and spins him, but Theory dodges and bails out! Kevin pursues but Theory RAMS him into the apron!
And then Theory RAMS Kevin into the desk! Waller asks how that feels, and then Theory puts Kevin in the ring. Kevin stomps and rains down fists while fans boo. Theory drags Kevin up, bumps him off buckles, then climbs up to rain down fists! Fans boo but also count, and Theory goes all the way to nine, winds up, and- Kevin blocks the tenth! Kevin backs Theory down, and ROCKS him in return! Then atomic drops! Then Kevin clotheslines Theory up and out! Kevin shouts “This is MY show!” Then he tells Waller to “SUCK IT!” before he goes out to LARIAT Theory down! And then SENTON! Fans fire up for Kevin while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Theory talks some trash but Kevin ROCKS him! Then SMACKS him off the desk! Kevin puts Theory in the ring, Waller distracts him, and Theory HOTSHOTS Kevin! Fans boo as Theory POSTS Kevin, puts him in, and CHOP BLOCKS! Theory says ALL DAY! And he DECKS Kevin! Cover, TWO! Theory claims that was more like five, but he soaks up the heat from the fans. Theory calls his shot, drags Kevin up, fireman’s carry, but Kevin fights free! Kevin ROCKS Theory, whips him, and pops him up! Theory slips free, but Kevin blocks a kick to give a kick! Theory stops the Stunner to ROCK Kevin!
Theory somersaults and BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Kevin is tougher than that, but Theory drags him to a corner and stomps away! The ref counts, Theory lets off at 4, and comes back to clothesline! Theory fires haymakers, hoists Kevin up, then ROCKS Kevin again. Kevin kicks back! Theory fires another haymaker but Kevin gives it back! They brawl, Theory goes up, but Kevin hits a SUPER FISHERMAN BUSTER! Fans fire up and Waller freaks out a bit. Theory staggers up, into a whip and POP-UP POWERBOMB!! Fans fire up as Kevin tells Waller to watch. Kick and STUNNER!! Cover, Kevin wins!
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall
The Prizefighter takes down one punchable punk, but will he #JustKeepFighting to get at Waller?
Backstage interview with Bianca Belair.
Cathy Kelley is with The EST and says she looks to right a wrong against Bayley. Yes, Bayley and Bianca have history. As talented as Bayley is, she’s doing too much. And ever since Damage Control took Bianca out, this is personal. She wants vengeance. But then DMG CTRL ATTACKS! They mug Bianca, but she fights them all! Nick Aldis and producers rush in to stop this, DMG CTRL runs away while laughing. Will Bianca get back at all the bullies with her match tonight and the title match at Crown Jewel? Or will DMG CTRL still control Friday Night SmackDown?
Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits find Logan Paul backstage.
The All Mighty welcomes the Maverick to the show, and they loved seeing him nail Rey Mysterio with that right hand. Montez Ford says it was about time someone did that. Angelo Dawkins says everyone from Ohio has that knockout power. Logan appreciates all this, and is going to keep it humble, but we’re gonna see a lot more of that at Crown Jewel. Nice! They all shake hands, and Logan heads out. Lashley says that is what success is about. Logan comes here and takes what he wants, so that is what they have to do. But then B-Fab walks over. And she says the Profits are up! New suits, Rolexes, “Y’all look good.”
And Bobby, can they talk? Oh, certainly. Lashley and B-Fab go off to the side, is Hit Row going to strike a deal?
SmackDown shares footage from last week’s SmackDown Lowdown.
Cathy Kelley was interviewing Shotzi Blackheart when Chelsea Green & Piper Niven interrupted. And Chelsea had an idea. Piper & Chelsea VS Shotzi “and a friend!” Problem is, Shotzi has no friends! HAHAHAHAHA! Bye~! Shotzi still smiled through the insult, is she going to have the last laugh? We find out, after the break!
Piper Niven & Chelsea Green VS Shotzi Blackheart & ???
SmackDown returns and the Wild Child makes her entrance on the tank! But who did she find to help her #TCB, Take Care o’ Bidness? Shotzi has a big smile as she points to the screen. IT’S CHARLOTTE FLAIR! Chelsea says that’s not fair! But too late, Shotzi drew the Queen! Can they trump the champions and grab some golden tickets?
The teams sort out and Shotzi starts with Piper. Shotzi fires off forearms but Piper pushes her away. Shotzi BOOTS Piper from the corner, goes up and leaps, but Piper catches the crossbody for a SHOULDER BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Shotzi is tougher than that, and we see Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn watching backstage. They’re amused as Piper stomps Shotzi then drags her up. Piper drags Shotzi over with a cobra clutch, then she tags Chelsea. Ripcord into Chelsea’s forearm, then Piper runs Shotzi over! Chelsea covers, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Chelsea is annoyed but she drags Shotzi up to wrench and whip tot he corner.
Chelsea runs up but Charlotte avoids the cheap shot. The ref has to keep Charlotte back, but the champs get to mug Shotzi behind his back! Fans rally for Shotzi, Chelsea tags Piper, and the champs double whip. Shotzi holds ropes to then KICK Piper! Chelsea pulls hair but Shotzi ELBOWS her, then ENZIGURIS Piper! Shotzi hurries, hot tag to Charlotte. Charlotte goes up and CROSSBODIES the champs down! Fans fire up with Charlotte, she CHOPS Piper then CHPOS Chelsea! Fans ‘WOO~!” with each CHOP, and down goes Chelsea! Piper goes to a corner, Charlotte scoops Chelsea for an EXPLODER!
Charlotte kips up, fans fire up, and Charlotte runs up on Piper. Charlotte whips, Piper reverses but Charlotte goes up and out and baits Piper into a BOOT! But Chelsea anchors Charlotte’s foot! Charlotte kicks her away, then slingshots to roll Piper up! TWO, but Charlotte waistlocks. They go to ropes, Chelsea sneaks a tag while Piper bucks the O’Connor. Piper stands but into a BOOT! Chelsea is up top, she leaps but Charlotte gets under, to BOOT her, too! Cover, Charlotte & Shotzi win!
Winners: Shotzi Blackheart & Charlotte Flair, by pinfall
This unlikely duo just beat the champs! Will they get to do it again with the titles on the line? Or will the wicked witches watching backstage have something to say about that?
Solo Sikoa is here!
The Enforcer of the Island heads to the ring, accompanied by Paul Heyman, less than 24 hours away from facing The Greatest of All Time, John Cena, at Crown Jewel. Fans boo as Heyman has the mic to say, “I’m wondering how many of you realize that this is what they call the end of days for the Doctor of Thuganomics, John Cena. It’s not the way I wanted it to be. This was not my fault! And don’t dare blame Your Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. John Cena comes back to WWE, who does he pick a fight with? The Bloodline! What the hell do you think we in the Bloodline are gonna do?! Just let him get away with it?! No!
“I don’t pick up my phone and go, ‘Call Roman Reigns.’ No, Roman Reigns makes the call. Roman Reigns calls the shot. Roman Reigns calls the shot and what does he do? Roman Reigns turns to the Enforcer, Roman Reigns turns to the Sergeant at Arms, Roman Reigns turns to our assassin! Roman Reigns turns… to Solo. And let’s be clear on this, Solo does have a huge future in the WWE. And not just as an Enforcer, but one day stepping up when the time is right to be the Tribal Chief. And you can’t become the Tribal Chief without victims at your feet. And there’s no bigger victim to be victimized than John… Cena!”
Fans boo but Heyman tells John, “You could have made it easy.” The fans boo more but then Solo tells Heyman something. Heyman lets Solo have the mic, and Solo says, “Paul, why’re you wasting your breath talking to them? We didn’t come here to talk to them. We came here to talk to John Cena, face to face!” Fans like the sound of that, at least. And here comes John Cena! Cena goes right to the ring, no smiles or having fun this time. Fans chant for “CENA! CENA!” as Solo stares him down. Solo says, “John Cena. I’m pissed off I got to wait ’til tomorrow to fight you. But I got orders from the Tribal Chief.
“And those orders was to give you this microphone so you can say good-bye to them while you still can. Because come tomorrow, you won’t be able to!” Fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” and Cena asks, “That’s it? Do you realize who you’re in the ring with? We’ve been waiting for you to talk for over a year, and that’s all you bring to the table? I can do this with half a voice and it’s only gonna take 90 seconds to cook ya. I’ma say goodbye. I’m gonna say goodbye. But I’m not gonna say goodbye to them. I’m gonna say goodbye for them. We all know the only reason you got a job here is cuz of your cousin.”
Fans go “OH~!” and Heyman calms Solo down. But Cena says we all see homie walking around thinking he’s some big badass enforcer, when really, he’s nothing but a bargain basement Taz ripoff! So do Cena a solid, Solo. Tape the thumb up extra tight. The only place it is getting stuck tomorrow is straight up your ass! Yeah, that was 90 seconds. Mic drop and Cena leaves, is he going to be the one that ends Solo’s WWE career?
DMG CTRL regroups backstage.
They all feel good about the ambush because Bianca didn’t see it coming. How many times do they have to beat her up and beat her up? She should have her head on a swivel! She’s never gonna learn her lesson, so Bayley will just beat her down for good! And then maybe tomorrow, it’ll be Bayley VS Iyo for the title? Guys, c’mon, just kidding! Just kidding! Aldis says yeah, that’s a good joke, Bayley. But while on the subject, let’s talk about that match with Bianca. It is a big match. A huge match! So huge, Aldis needs to ensure the WWE Universe gets exactly what they paid for. Oh, they already are with DMG CTRL on the show, amirite?
Well, yeah, that’s the thing. What Aldis is talking about is a match with a winner. Best way to ensure that is DMG CTRL is barred from ringside. What!? NO!! Yes. Iyo smiles and says Bayley can handle this. The Evil Genius & #CobraKai leave Bayley to it, will the Role Model be able to lead by example?
Donnybrook Rules: The Brawling Brutes VS Pretty Deadly!
After weeks of back and forth, fighting in health spas and in pubs, it’s time for FIGHT NIGHT to go old fashioned! Will Ridge Holland & Pete Dunne make Kit Wilson & Elton Prince wish they were still sidelined? Or will they just make it a reality?
SmackDown returns and Pretty Deadly makes their entrance. But while they get the slow-motion for their posing, the Brutes attack! Dunne CLOBBERS Elton and Ridge DECKS Kit! Fans fire up as the brawl is on right on stage! Ridge sends Kit to ringside, Dunne CHOPS Elton! The Brutes put Pretty Deadly in the ring and now the bell sounds. Pretty Deadly want the Brutes to show mercy, but then run for it! They get caught in the ropes, and fans fire up for DOUBLE BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! They go to TEN, then way past ten, to about TWENTY-TWO! Kit falls, Elton grimaces on the apron, and Dunne dropkicks him into the ring!
Ridge drags Elton up and Dunne has Kit, APRON X-PLEX for Kit while Ridge scoop SLAMS Elton! Fans fire up as Kit hits the floor again, and Ridge ROCKS Elton! Dunne looks under the ring, and he brings out shillelaghs! Shoutout to Sheamus while he’s away, and Ridge whips Elton hard into the corner! So hard, in fact, Elton’s “yes boys” hit buckles! Ridge then SPLASHES Elton, and reels him in to put up top backwards. Elton is in a Tree of Woe, Dunne holds him back using a shillelagh, and Ridge RAMS into Elton! Kit runs in, but into a FLAPJACK! Ridge has a shillelagh now to CHOKE Kit, and Dunne basement dropkicks him!
Fans fire up while Kit sputters and Dunne FLYING KNEES Elton down! Ridge ROCKS Kit, goes after him in the ropes, and Dunne bends Elton’s fingers while having him across the bar! Elton endures, but he SMACKS Dunne off the bar! Elton then hits a BACK SUPLEX on the bar! But Ridge CLOBBERS Elton! Kit goes out to ROCK Ridge, and POST him! Elton adds an UPPERCUT, and Pretty Deadly is on top. Fans boo but they drag Ridge up and into the ring. Kit ROCKS Ridge, Elton stomps away on him, and fans boo as the mugging continues. Then Pretty Deadly grab the shillelaghs for their own!
Ridge flounders up, Pretty Deadly takes aim, but Ridge blocks a shot! And then he blocks the other shot! Ridge has both Pretty Deadly, for a DOUBLE BACK DROP out of the ring! Fans fire up and Dunne returns! Ridge goes out, he stomps Elton then sets Pretty Deadly up. Dunne goes up to ARIHARA MOONSAULT everyone down!! Fans are thunderous and Dunne roars as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and Dunne kicks off the barrels to hit Elton with a TORNADO DDT to the floor! As for Ridge, he has Kit in an Alabama Lift! Ridge spins and spins and spins, then he ALABAMA SLAMS Kit onto a trash can!! Cover, TOW!! Kit survives but Ridge just keeps on him. Ridge has the legs, he stomps Kit in the stomach, then turns him over! BOSTON CRAB! Kit endures as Ridge sits deep! Elton slides in but Dunne grabs a foot! ANKLE LOCK!! And there are no ropebreaks, Pretty Deadly can only endure! They both hold hands to shout “ELTON! STRONG~!” Elton BOOTS Dunne away!
Kit fights around, Ridge still has the Boston Crab, but Elton uses the bar stool to CLUB Ridge down! Elton drags Ridge up, suplexes, and Kit joins in, POWERBOMB NECKBREAKER COMBO! Cover, DUNNE BREAKS IT! Fans fire up and Dunne CHOPS Kit! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And he CHOPS Elton! CHOP CHOP CHOP for Kit! Fans fire up as Dunne sits Kit down! Dunne tilt-o-whirls, but Elton HOTSHOTS him! And runs to LARIAT! Elton goes to a corner, he BOOTS Ridge away then goes up, but Ridge grabs him by his neck! Ridge trophy lifts Elton, and pops him up, for a POWERSLAM!
Kit is up, Ridge scoops him, but Kit slips free to kick and TWIST OF FATE! Ridge goes down, but Dunne BUZZSAWS Kit! Pretty Deadly gets up, Elton saves Kit from the ENZIGURI! Kit LARIATS Dunne down! All four men are down around ringside and the fans fire up again! “This is Awesome!” as Kit aims from a corner. Elton runs in at Dunne, to kick and TWIST- NO, Dunne catches the arm! To bend and SNAP the fingers!! Dunne runs in, Kit dodges and Elton SHILLELAGH SHOTS!! Cover, TWO!?!? Dunne survives and Pretty Deadly is shocked! But Kit coordinates with Elton, but Ridge drags Elton off the corner!
Ridge has Elton now, POWERBOM through the table!! The fans are loving it but Kit is freaking out! Dunne is up, he shouts “FELLA~!” and Kit turns around into a BROGUE!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Kit survives Dunne’s shoutout to Sheamus, but Ridge says he’ll get another TABLE! Fans are loving it! Ridge puts that table in the ring, Dunne helps him set it up, and fans are ready! But Kit scrambles away! Fans boo, Ridge pursues, and Ridge runs in, but is sent into a barrel!! Kit hurries up to bump Dunne off buckles! Kit goes up but Dunne CHOPS! Dunne goes up, but Elton SMASHES a bottle on Dunne’s head!!!
Fans boo as Pretty Deadly now have Dunne for SUPER SPLIT MILK through the table!!! Cover, Pretty Deadly wins!
Winners: Pretty Deadly, by pinfall
Some how, some way, Kit & Elton avenge themselves from when Elton got his arm broken! Will they move on from the Brutes to make this Friday Night SnackDown?
Paul Heyman encounters Nick Aldis backstage.
Aldis says hello to Mr. Heyman, and Heyman says that’s a nice suit Aldis has. But may he offer some pearls of wisdom? Aldis doesn’t want Heyman to act like he has a choice in the matter. But please, Aldis has the United States Championship weigh-in to attend, so make it quick. Absolutely! If Heyman was Aldis, he’d have a lot of medical personnel on hand at Crown Jewel. LA Knight will surely need it, because in all Heyman’s years that he’s been around Samoans, this is the most savage version of Roman Reigns anyone, anyone, will ever see. Heyman then shrugs and Aldis asks if he’s done. With LA Knight? Hardly.
Aldis sighs as he heads on. Heyman’s warning aside, will Aldis at least have measures in place for Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul being face to face?
Aldis is backstage.
He welcomes the fans and the press to the official weigh-in for the WWE US Championship match at Crown Jewel. Allow him to first introduce the challenger, Logan Paul. And now, the champion, WWE Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio. Each man steps into the room in turn, and Aldis steps back for the scale to be placed. As discussed, they simply step onto the scale and we can get their official weights. Logan is first, and he takes off his shirt but keeps his shoes on. As it stands, 213 pounds for Logan Paul. Then Rey steps up, belt aside but still all his clothing. Official weight, 175 for Rey Mysterio.
Logan chuckles at the difference but they get their faceoff photo op. Logan says Rey’s like an Oompa Loompa. Rey says Logan’s that heavy cuz he’s got a big mouth. Logan says he still backs it up. Dom was right, he’s a deadbeat dad! Logan wishes Rey luck then pats him on the head. Aldis says no touching, that was part of the deal. Rey has one last thing to say. SLAP! Logan is furious but Aldis stays between him and Rey! But then Rey BOPS Logan with the mic!! Logan falls over, Aldis reprimands Rey, but this all goes down in less than 15 hours! Will Rey return to the US still US Champion? Or will Logan knock him out and take the title whether anyone likes it or not?
Bianca Belair VS Bayley!
The EST is back and she doesn’t just want her title back, she wants revenge! Will she get the first part of it here tonight? Or will The Role Model use Bianca’s anger against her and catch her slipping?
SmackDown returns and Bayley makes her entrance. The bell rings and Bianca rushes in! Bayley dodges, throws her DMG CTRL shirt at her to blind her, and then she fires off on Bianca! Fans boo as Bayley beats Bianca down, but she lets off to hold up the shirt to rub in the power of DMG CTRL. Bayley stomps Bianca, tells Maggle to say their name, and he says, “Damage Control, barred from ringside.” Bayley whips Bianca corner to corner, but Bianca goes up and over to RAM into Bayley! And again, and again, and again! Fans fire up, Bianca fires off hands then whips corner to corner hard! Bayley bounces off buckles but Bianca drags her up.
Bianca snap suplexes, then deadlifts Bayley to suplex high and hard! Bianca kips up, fans fire up, and Bianca runs to handspring and MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Bayley hangs in there but Bianca keeps cool. Bianca drags Bayley up, but Bayley throws body shots. Bianca scoops, Bayley slips free and shoves Bianca to then bail out. Bayley tells fans to shut up, Bianca chases her, and they go back into the ring. Bianca avoids the elbow drop! Bianca scoops Bayley to SLAM her down! And she scoop SLAMS Bayley again! Fans fire up as Bianca scoops and SLAMS again! Fans fire up for the hattrick and Bianca says kiss this, Bayley!
Bayley flounders up, Bianca is on her and whips corner to corner. Bayley reverses, runs in, but into an ELBOW! Bayley comes back but Bianca puts her on the apron. Bianca shoulders through the ropes but Bayley catches her for a HOTSHOT! Bayley then KNEES Bianca into the post! Bianca falls to the floor and Bayley grins as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Bayley TOSSES Bianca out of the ring. Bayley soaks up the heat before she FOLEY ELBOW DROPS on Bianca’s back! Fans boo but Bayley puts Bianca back in. Cover, ONE!! Bayley fumes while Bianca shows her toughness. Bayley talks trash, slaps her around, but Bianca slaps back! Bayley CLUBS Bianca down, drags her up, and clamps on a chinlock. Bianca endures, fights up, but Bayley wrangles her back down! Bayley pulls on the hold but fans rally even harder. Bianca fights up, throws elbows, and she JAWBREAKERS free! Bayley wobbles, runs in, but Bianca dodges! The boot gets stuck in ropes!
Bayley hobbles out, she hurries after Bianca, but Bianca turns chinlock into arm-drag! And then Bianca scoops Bayley for a BACKBREAKER! Fans rally, both women rise, and Bayley runs up, but into forearms! Bianca fires off on Bayley again and again, then runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges and CLOBBERS Bayley! And CLOBBERS her again! And DROPKICKS! Bianca kips up again and the fans are with her! Bianca runs in to RAM Bayley! Bianca climbs, she rains down fists, and fans count to TEN! Bianca keeps going, with both hands! But Bayley YANKS Bianca down! Bayley runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!
Bayley is still in this, very tough in her own right. Bianca seethes, but she stays focused. Bianca RAMS into Bayley, hoists her up, and fires a forearm! Bianca climbs, drags Bayley up, and fans fire up. But Bayley fights the suplex to throw body shots! Bianca backflips away! Then comes back to go right back up, and SUPERPLEX! Both women are down and fans fire up again! Bianca crawls, pushes Bayley to a cover, TWO!! Bayley is saved by the delay, but Bianca drags her around. Bianca stomps Bayley, stomps her some more, then runs to handspring and MOONSAULT but FLOPS as Bayley moves!
Bayley grabs the braid! fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Bayley uses this to drag Bianca to a corner! Bayley YANKS Bianca into the post! Fans boo harder as Bayley drags Bianca up and into the ring. Bayley then climbs the corner, for the MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO!! Bianca survives and Bayley is furious! Bayley grabs a leg, tries another cover, TWO! Bayley stacks Bianca, ONE!! Bayley is losing her cool but she goes out to then clear the desk! Bayley says Bianca won’t even make it to Crown Jewel! Fans boo, the ring count climbs, but Bayley drags Bianca up. Bianca ROCKS Bayley first! Bayley HOTSHOTS Bianca back!
Bayley has Bianca on the apron, and gets under her! Bianca fights with fists and gets back to the apron. Bianca BOOTS Bayley, then drags her up to join her! Bianca fires more forearms, but Bayley kicks back! Bayley runs in, Bianca slips inside, and Bayley POSTS herself! Bianca PLANCHAS to take Bayley down! Fans fire up again and Bianca tells Bayley this is what she gets! Bianca brings Bayley around, puts her in the ring, and then slingshots in, blows past Bayley, and then spins her to torture rack! But Bayley slips out, roll up, TWO!! Bayley has the braid again! Fans boo but Bianca reels Bayley in!
Bayley dodges a lariat, but not the HAIR WHIP!! Torture rack, KISS OF DEATH!! Cover, Bianca wins!
Winner: Bianca Belair, by pinfall
Been a long time since we heard Bianca hit someone with that braid attack! Bianca is rolling into her match with Iyo Sky, but she’s not done with Bayley! Revenge is revenge, and Bianca torture racks Bayley again! KISS OF DEATH through the table!! Bianca is rolling on all cylinders, will the strongEST, the fastEST, the roughEST, the toughEST be too much for even the Evil Genius to plan for?
My Thoughts:
A great episode, even for a go-home that was recorded last week right after last week’s episode. Great promos from LA Knight with Roman Reigns and from John Cena with Solo Sikoa, with the Faces getting the better of the Heels in them. But one way or another, pretty sure Roman beats Knight and Cena beats Solo. Great opening match from Kevin and Theory with Waller on commentary. A little surprised Kevin won and Waller didn’t try at all to help Theory cheat. Maybe that’ll be next time when Kevin faces Waller, and that prompts Kevin to get a teammate. Maybe Dragon Lee given his beef with Theory?
Good promo from Logan with All Mighty Profits, but the important part was B-Fab wanting to talk in private. Hit Row isn’t even really Hit Row anymore without Swerve or Dolla, will B-Fab and Adonis now join Lashley so they at least have a place to belong? Plus, there’s continuity for Hit Row VS Legado del Fantasma, which is now the LWO. Good weigh-in segment for Rey and Logan, not that weight matters in a title division that doesn’t have weight limits. But Rey getting the better of Logan here, I have a bad feeling that means Logan wins to be US Champion. Said before that while I personally don’t want it, this probably helps WWE on some sort of social media/relevancy/business level. Bleh.
I appreciate them making SmackDown Lowdown matter, if only in part. They never did that with Smack Talk during Pandemic Era. And great tag match of Piper & Chelsea VS Shotzi & Charlotte. While Fyre & Dawn feel like the obvious choice to get those titles off Piper & Chelsea, I kinda dig the duo of Shotzi & Charlotte for how different they are. And awesome stuff in that Donnybrook. But given Pretty Deadly is on their “return” push, it made sense for them to win out. These two teams are helping keep SmackDown going in the tag division while LWO and All Mighty Profits are busy fighting each other, maybe Pretty Deadly gets their shot at the tag titles soon.
And great stuff from Bianca and Damage Control. DMG CTRL attacking to then get banned from ringside is good stuff, it really adds to the passive aggressive tension that’s been there between Iyo and Bayley. Bianca VS Bayley was a great main event, and of course Bianca wins to go strong into Crown Jewel. But while Bianca gets a semblance of revenge putting Bayley through the table, she probably won’t beat Iyo. The math is now in Iyo’s favor because unless Aldis puts another ringside ban on DMG CTRL, Bayley and even Dakota Kai can help screw Bianca over. Or Iyo herself could find a way to cheat, maybe even get disqualified for Champion’s Advantage if she has to. But given Bianca has basically dominated DMG CTRL since SummerSlam 2021, DMG CTRL has to get a win of some kind.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Who has WrestleMania hangover here in Vegas?
There are so many new champions in the WWE, but none bigger than JOHN CENA as the SEVENTEEN TIME WWE Champion! What will happen now that he is back on top?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Lyra Valkyria & Becky Lynch VS Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez; Liv & Raquel win and become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.
- Iyo Sky VS Stephanie Vaquer; Iyo Sky, by disqualification.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio w/ Judgment Day VS PENTA; Dom wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
A car pulls into the parking lot.
Out steps The Wise Man, Paul Heyman, and The Visionary, Seth Rollins. What will be next for the new Paul Heyman Guy?
JOHN CENA is here!
Las Vegas is still just as torn as they were last night, but we sure hear a lot of “JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” as the NEW Undisputed WWE Champion, the SEVENTEEN TIME world champion, walks down the ramp. Cena drapes the towel over his head and he wears the title backwards, but he doesn’t care what the fans think as he steps into the ring. Cena has his music fade out, and he points to someone. Cena tells them to come closer, and it’s the ring announcer. Cena has Mark Nash join him in the ring while the fans duel, “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cena hands something to Nash for him to read to the fans.
Nash says, “My sincerest apologies. I have been informed that my announcement has been deemed disrespectful. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Greatest Of All Time, the Never Seen Seventeen, gracing Las Vegas with his presence for the final time… The Last Real Champion, JOHN CENAAA~!” The fans boo as Cena holds up the title. Cena then has Nash hand over his mic, and says, “Winners write history. You (fans) are not worthy. You think that on Friday, you can bully me? And then I step in a ring with gold around my waist, and just because you cheer, I’m supposed to forgive you?” Fans cheer in hopes of that.
Cena says that is not how a functional relationship works! Does this man up front think that’s how it works with his wife? Well, it’s not. Cena asks if the parents treat their children like that. No, because that’s not how it works. The fans might show up in a good mood, Cena will still tell them to go straight to Hell. Every damn one of them owes Cena an apology, but they don’t have the guts to do it! And yeah, go ahead, make the noise. This is always the night fans hijack Monday Night Raw, right? All of WrestleMania, and this is a sacred ticket where the fans can take control, right? They have gotten soft.
Wait, some fans chant “We Are Sorry!” And others say, “NO, WE’RE NOT!” Cena explains that it’s “We Aren’t Sorry.” He does a quick once over, and yeah, this is an arena full of the sorriest lowlifes he’s ever seen! Each and every one of them ARE sorry! And here’s the best part: They don’t mean anything to Cena. The fans tell Cena off and Cena just soaks it in. Cena say she may be an anus, but they’re all idiots. For 25 YEARS, they have called him so much worse. He has taken their best shots, and has always gotten back up. What makes them think THIS is the crowd that’ll crack him? Go ahead! You mean NOTHING to him! The noise means NOTHING!
“The only thing that means to all of our lives… is that!” The number on screen says “36 dates.” Cena says he told us at the beginning of the year, 36 shows, and he’s gone. Time passes so quickly! Let’s countdown the time we’ve already lost. Netflix debut, Indianapolis, Toronto, London, Brussels, Glasgow, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Las Vegas! That leaves us with 27 dates. Not matches, but appearances. The fans boo but Cena says yeah! You say he can’t wrestle? He doesn’t have to! He can just show up and do this! “When that hits zero, the professional wrestling timeline stops cold. I am not stupid like you. I know there will be another Monday Night Raw. I know you will ‘decide’ another champion.
“But the title held by Bruno Sammartino, the title held by Roman Reigns for over 1000 days, the title taken from me in Chicago by CM Punk, the title held by Triple H ‘The Game,’ by ‘Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels, and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin comes home with ME! I am the Last Real Undisputed Champion of the WWE!” The fans boo but Cena says getting the title was the hard part. The rest is a cake walk. He can just keep playing us like the puppets we are. The best chance the fans had was Cody Rhodes. The fans boo and Cena says, “You heartless bastards. You boo him on Friday, and then you cheer him on Friday, and then you boo him on Sunday. And I say his name?
“And the man we all put on our shoulders last year because he finished his story now disgusts you? That’s what’s wrong with this! And that’s why last night, Cody Rhodes was outshined, outclassed, outwrestled and flat-out destroyed. It’s time for you to take a bold look in the mirror, and here’s the truth: There is NO ONE in the WWE with the strength, the speed, the wisdom, or the ruthless aggression… of John Cena! But unlike you, I have a heart. And I would like to do something nice for you right now. Get out your cameras, please, you’re gonna wanna remember this moment.” Cena waits, and then says make sure to get a great picture. Because the Last Real Champ is here.
AND RANDY ORTON IS, TOO!! Cena turns around and R K O!! The fans are thunderous as The Viper strikes Cena down! Orton then looks at the title. Orton picks it up, smirks, and then holds it up. The fans like the look of that! But is this a vision of the future? Is Cena bout to face some serious backlash for what he’s done?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Lyra Valkyria & Becky Lynch VS Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez!
The NEW champions just won these titles last night, but the former champions are cashing in their rematch! Will Liv & Raquel redeem themselves just 24 hours later? Or will The Morrigan & The Man be 2-0 already?
Raw returns and we see Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley watching from the crowd. They’re set to challenge for these titles tomorrow night as part of NXT, but just who will they be facing? Moving on, Lyra & Becky make their entrance together, and the fans sing along with Becky’s “Whoa Oh, Oh Oh, Oh-oh Oh!” The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who holds the gold!
The teams sort out, and Liv goes right after Becky! The fans are torn as Liv fires hands! The ref counts, Liv stomps away, but then she shrieks at the ref to back off. Liv runs in, back body blocks, then SHINING WIZARDS! Snapmare, SHINING WIZARD again! Cover, TWO! Becky stays in this but Liv stays on her by pulling hair and CLUBBING Becky in the side! Liv KICKS Becky, brings her up, but Becky ROCKS Liv! Liv ROCKS Becky, the shots keep going, and the fans fire up! Becky fires off a strike fest, then brings Liv up to whip. Liv reverses, Lyra tags in, and Becky BOOTS Liv! Lyra & Becky double whip to DOUBLE HIP TOSS!
Lyra CROSSBODIES Liv down, then brings her around. Lyra whips Liv to a corner hard, and Liv slumps down. Lyra stomps a mudhole, then brings Liv out. Liv breaks fee but Lyra SOBATS, KICKS, RAMS, and ENZIGIRIS! Raquel runs up, Lyra headlocks her first. Raquel whips, Lyra springboards to CROSSBODY Liv! Then WHEEL KICK for Raquel! The fans fire up with Lyra, she calls to Becky, and they both WRECK Liv & Raquel with dropkicks! The fans fire up for the lass kickers as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Raquel has Lyra in an Argentine Backbreaker! Lyra endures, fights free, and then ROCKS Raquel! Raquel trips Lyra, but Lyra flips to her feet! ENZIGIRI! Both women are down and the fans fire back up! Lyra and Raquel crawl, the fans rally up, but Raquel grabs at a foot. Lyra kicks free, hot tags to Becky and Liv! Becky rallies on Liv, CALF KICKS her down, then runs at the corner to ROCK Liv with a forearm! Raquel runs up but is sent into Liv! JUMP KICK for Raquel! JUMP KICK for Liv! Then BECKSPLODER for Liv! Cover, TWO! Liv stays in this but Becky stays focused. Becky dares Liv to get up, the fans rally, and Becky clinches!
Liv wheelbarrows to victory roll! ONE and Becky has it! TWO and Becky BLASTS Raquel! But Liv hits a CODE BREAKER! Then OBLIV- NO, Becky blocks to MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, RAQUEL BREAKS IT! The fans fire up as Raquel drags Liv away to the corner. Liv tags Raquel and Raquel drags Becky up. But Becky JAWBREAKERS! Becky runs up, Raquel BOOTS her down! Raquel goes up, but Becky CLUBS her first! Becky fires shots, climbs up after Raquel, but Raquel fights the lift! Lyra climbs up, tags in, and then joins in! But Raquel still fights it! Liv flips in, SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB for Becky!
Lyra hops up, SUPER STEIN- NO! Raquel blocks, and she brings Lyra up! SUPER POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO?!? Lyra survives and the fans can’t believe it! “This is Awesome!” while all four women are down. Lyra and Raquel rise, Raquel lifts, but Lyra slips free! Raquel tries again but Lyra DROPKICKS her away! Lyra hobbles and stumbles but she makes it to Raquel. Lyra tries to fireman’s carry, but Raquel pushes her away. Lyra goes up, TORNADO DDT! Lyra then drags Raquel back up, fireman’s carries again, NIGHTWING DRIVER!! Cover, Liv gives Raquel the ropebreak!! The fans boo but here comes Becky!
Becky hits a THESZ PRES and rains down fast hands! Liv gets free, fights off the urenage and POSTS Becky! Lyra WRECKS Liv with a dropkick! Liv climbs up, Raquel rises, TURN OF FOR- NO, Raquel dodges and BOOTS Lyra down! Cover, TWO!! Raquel is furious but Liv calls to her. Liv runs in, Raquel pops her up, POWERBOMB SENTON onto knees!! Lyra saves herself and takes out Liv in one go! Raquel freaks out, runs up, but her boot gets stuck on the ropes! Lyra DUMPS Raquel, but turns into OBLIV- NO, Lyra grabs ropes! Liv falls, Lyra ENZIGIRIS! Fireman’s carry, but Raquel saves Live!
Becky goes after Raquel, Raquel kicks her away! Lyra BLASTS Raquel onto Becky!! OBLIVION!!! Cover, LIV & RAQUEL WIN!
Winners: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez, by pinfall (NEW WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
FOUR TIMES, Liv & Raquel are tag team champions! Becky regroups with Lyra, both of them a bit stunned this happened. But then Becky DECKS Lyra?!? Becky blames Lyra for this failure and Lyra is absolutely devastated! The Man storms off, only to come back and attack Lyra with a rain of forearms! The fans boo as Becky dribbles Lyra off the mat! Becky stops, Lyra is in shock, but Becky comes back again!? Lyra pleads for mercy but Becky just MANHANDLE SLAMS her!! Becky hits another MANHANDLE SLAM!! And A THIRD MANHANDLE SLAM!!! The Man is acting more like a monster, what is going on with her?
The New Day walks around backstage.
They admire their newly won WWE World Tag Team Championships, but then they cross paths with Karrion Kross. Mr. Doomsday smiles, perhaps proud of his handiwork? Either way, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods are headed to gorilla. Just how will this New Day celebrate their reign?
The New Day heads to the ring.
Las Vegas wasn’t happy during WrestleMania and they aren’t happy now that Kofi & Woods have the titles back in their possession. Kofi & Woods bring those belts to the ring, rubbing it all in our faces. Kofi has a mic to say, “We are your new W, W, E, World, Tag, Team, Championssss…!” Woods says, “So get down on your knees before us! Raise your hands to the sky! And scream out in unison, ‘THANK GAWWWWD~! FOR THE NEW DAAAAY~!” The fans boo instead. Kofi says, “There is no tag team alive or dead that is better than ya bois, the NEW~ DAY~!” The fans chant, “New! Day Sucks!” This annoys Woods & Kofi.
The fans felt the New Day couldn’t beat The War Raiders, but they did! Wait, is that The Alpha Academy? Maxxine Dupri has the mic and asks, “Hold on, hold on, hold on. Did I just hear you say that The New Day is the greatest tag team ever? I mean, you might be. But the last time you faced Otise & Tozawa, they beat you in 60 sweet seconds! And now here we are at the Raw after WrestleMania, in Las Vegas, Nevada! And by the sound of it, I think we would all love to watch you two put your money where your mouth is, and put those shiny tag titles on the line right here, right now!” Woods asks if that’s what Vegas wants. “YES!” Then the answer is NO!
Oh, are the “minutemen” scared? M-Minutemen!? The fans chant that at Woods & Kofi, and Kofi says if they wanna do it right now, let’s do it right now! Get a ref right now! The fans fire up, and we have another tag title match already! Except the lights change… And then… RUSEV IS HERE!! Vegas goes nuts because it is now Rusev Day! The Bulgarian Brute, the Redeemer, has returned to the WWE, and he storms right into the ring! New Day bail out, no title match after all. Rusev DECKS Otis! And he CLOBBERS Tozawa! The fans fire up as Rusev glare at The New Day. Tozawa gets up, climbs up, and he leaps, but Ruzez catches him! FALL AWAY SLAM!
Otis rises, the fans fire up, and now we get some “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” ROUNDHOUSE from Rusev! Then MACHKA KICK! The fans fire up as Rusev roars, “RUSEV! CRUSH!!” Rusev stomps away on Otis, and clamps on the ACCOLADE!! Otis taps but it won’t change anything! Rusev thrashes Otis around, and lets go as the fans chant “RUSEV DAY! RUSEV DAY!” Maxxine is freaking out, but will this show now become Rusev Day Raw?
The Judgment Day regroups in the clubhouse.
They’re all excited over Liv & Raquel becoming FOUR-TIME Women’s Tag Team Champions! And Dom is the NEW Intercontinental Champion, and they toast with a title clink. Dom says this was the greatest weekend of his life! That deadbeat dad missed Mania, and now both Dom & Liv have gold again! But then in steps Finn Balor… The Prince looks at the belt on Dom’s shoulder, and Liv says hey, a win for one is a win for all. As long as someone in Judgment Day has the title, that’s all that matters. Finn says what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. They fist bump and Finn says he’ll be out there with Dom tonight against Penta.
Finn turns around, Carlito is there, and Carlito says even though they don’t have titles, it feels like they have titles, right? Oh, Carlito has to go see the doc, he’s still sore. Carlito hobbles off, but Finn gives a bit of a scowl behind Dom’s back. Is everything (not) fine in Judgment Day?
Iyo Sky is here!
The fans cheer as the Evil Genius makes her way to the ring, still WWE Women’s World Champion! But what will she have to say about that WrestleMania victory? We find out, after the break.
Raw returns and Iyo has the mic. The fans cheer Iyo on, even get some “You Deserve It!” in there, and Iyo says last night was the best night of her career! The fans cheer, and Iyo says she is over the moon! She beat the best there is, which means SHE is the best! The fans cheer that! Rhea Ripley tried to forget Iyo, and Bianca Belair tried to forget Iyo. But now, ALL OF YOU will never forget her! The fans cheer that, too! Iyo adds in Japanese, and then translates to English that she is The Genius of the Sky, and she is the Women’s World Champiooon~! The fans cheer more, but wait! Is that Stephanie Vaquer?! The NXT Women’s Champion is headed to the ring!
The fans cheer as we get La Primera and Genius in the same ring! Vaquer congratulates Iyo in three languages, and then wishes to properly introduce herself. She is THE NXT Women’s Champion, La Primera, Stephanie Vaquer. The fans cheer, and Vaquer says she wants to come out here to show Iyo respect. The fans chant for “LA PRIMERA!” Vaquer tells Iyo that she is amazing. Vaquer says Iyo is right that Iyo is the best. But Vaquer is also the best. And Vaquer wants to fight the best of the best! Iyo says if Vaquer wants to face her, then challenge accepted! And what about right here, right now?! The fans cheer as this dream match is made!
Well, hold on, Adam Pearce makes his way out here, and he wants everyone else to hold on. The fans boo the Raw General Manager for ruining the fun. But Pearce double checks, does Vegas want the match? “YES!” Then so doe she! Sky VS Vaquer, and it’s RIGHT NOW! NOW the dream match is official! But who between these two champions will prove they are THE best?
Iyo Sky VS Stephanie Vaquer!
The bell rings and the two shake hands. The fans rally, the two tie up, and Iyo waistlocks. Vaquer switches, SLAMS Iyo down, but Iyo fights up. The fans duel as Iyo fires body shots. Iyo wrenches and wristlocks, but Vaquer shifts around to roll, trip, and she has the toehold. Iyo stands, wrenches, and wristlocks, but Vaquer rolls, handsprings, and wrenches back to arm-drag! The fans fire up, Iyo runs up, Vaquer sweeps and covers, ONE! Iyo sweeps and covers, ONE! The two stand off again and the fans fire up! Iyo and Vaquer go again, and Iyo whips. Vaquer tilt-o-whirl RANAS, but Iyo handsprings through!
Iyo wags her finger, Vaquer smirks, and things speed up. They clinch, Vaquer waistlocks, but denies Iyo’s escape! Iyo CLUBS Vaquer, wrenches and reels her in, but Vaquer switches. Vaquer goes to ropes, Iyo bucks the O’Conner this time, and the fans cheer the standoff. Things get going again, each woman dodges, and then Vaquer avoids the handspring, only for Iyo to DROPKICK! Vaquer bails out, Iyo builds speed, and Iyo DIVES! Direct hit and the fans fire up with the Women’s World Champion! Iyo drags Vaquer up, whips, but Vaquer tiger feint kicks back! Vaquer runs up, Iyo puts her in the timekeeper’s area, but Vaquer goes up! CROSSBODY to the floor!
The fans fire up as now the NXT Women’s Champion stands tall! Vaquer has Iyo on the defense, but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns, Vaquer is up top, but Iyo SHOTEIS first! Iyo then climbs up after Vaquer, throws hands, and the fans rally. Vaquer fires body shots, HEADBUTTS, and Iyo falls back! Vaquer adjusts, Iyo runs back up, and SUPER ARM-DRAGS! Both women are down and the fans fire up again! The fans rally, Iyo stands, and she runs up to SHOTEI! And SHOTEI! And DROPKICK! Iyo drags Vaquer up, whips her, but Vaquer reverses. Iyo goes up, out, and ROCKS Vaquer! Iyo then climbs the corner to MISSILE DROPKICK! Vaquer tumbles away, Iyo kips up, and the fans fire up! Vaquer is in the corner, Iyo runs in, SHINKANSEN!
Iyo drags Vaquer to a cover, TWO! Vaquer stays in this, but Iyo drags her into the drop zone. Iyo steps on Vaquer as she goes to the corner. Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE- NO, Iyo has to land out as Vaquer moves! Vaquer then dodges again, comes back, and she blocks the boot for a DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Vaquer runs, and she METEORAS! Vaquer drags Iyo to a cover, TWO! Iyo is tougher than that but Vaquer stays calm. The fans rally up, Vaquer reels Iyo in, but Iyo flips free of the backbreaker! Vaquer ducks a kick, Iyo ducks a kick! Iyo wheelbarrows, victory roll, STOMP 182! Cover, TWO!
Iyo is a bit frustrated but the fans rally back up. Iyo drags Vaquer up, “This is Awesome!” as Vaquer JAWBREAKERS, and SUPERKICKS! And BIG back suplex! Vaquer sits Iyo up, wraps on the headscissors, and she turns Iyo over for the DEVIL’S KISS! The fans echo Booker T’s sentiments, “Yeeeeeeeeah!” Cover, TWO! Iyo survives and the fans chant, “One More Time!” Vaquer smiles, and she drags Iyo up to tuck her in. Iyo wrenches out, kicks and sunset flips, ONE! Vaquer runs, tilt-o-whirl, RANA feint to roll up! TWO!! Iyo is surprised she got free, and she has Vaquer with underhooks! TIGER BACKBREAKAR! Cover, TWO!!
The fans rally while Iyo isn’t sure what to do. “This is Awesome!” as Iyo drags Vaquer into a waistlock. Vaquer fires elbows, gets free, and runs. Iyo ELBOWS Vaquer first! Iyo runs, but Vaquer ROCKS her! Vaquer runs, but Iyo dodges, waistlocks, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Iyo drags Vaquer back up, but Vaquer reels Iyo in! GERMAN SUPLEX! Both women are down and the fans are thunderous! Now fans hope they “FIGHT FOREVER!” Vaquer goes up a corner, but Iyo rises to SHORYUKEN! Iyo climbs up after Vaquer, fires hands, then clinches. SUPER SPANISH FLY!! The fans are thunderous while both women are down again!
The fans rally and duel as both women stir. Iyo goes to ropes, Vaquer goes to a corner. Both women stand, but here comes ROXANNE PEREZ! She CLOBBERS Iyo!
Winner: Iyo Sky
The Prodigy grins at Vaquer, who she’s set to face for the title just tomorrow night! And Vaquer is pissed about it, only for GIULIA to attack Vaquer?!? The Beautiful Madness and The Prodigy then beat up on the champions! The fans boo, but here comes RHEA RIPLEY!! Roxie panics as Mami is here on Monday Night Raw! Rhea slides in, and she picks Roxie up to THROW her away! Then HEADBUTT her down! Giulia almost sneaks up, but she backs off as Rhea stares her down. Rhea and Giulia circle, and Rhea warns her. Giulia backs off, but is it only a matter of time before she’s back for more?
As for Rhea, she looks at Iyo while she’s down. Rhea picks up the title, and Iyo sits up to see this. Rhea hands the title over to Iyo and the fans cheer. Rhea says something to the effect of Iyo better be ready for when Rhea comes back for the belt. The Genius nods, and she’ll surely be ready for whoever wants a shot at her.
Jey Uso is here!
The NEW WWE World Heavy-YEET Champion makes his way in from the concourse and sports his new merch! The fans fire up and bounce along as Jey makes his way down the bleachers and to ringside. Jey daps it up with Pat & Cole, then goes to the ring to keep the bouncing going! The fans chant “You Deserve It!” as Jey grabs a mic. Jey nods, and fans “YEET!” some more, then they chant, “One More Time!” Jey hears that, and he sets the mic and belt down to say okay! The song starts up again and fans sing along, “DAY ONE ISH!” Jey then picks the mic and belt up again, and he says, “The World Heavyweight Champion is now in your citaaaay~!”
The fans cheer more, and Jey says he is here, “YEET!” He’s been wanting it. “YEET!” Since he was a kid. “YEET!” He is here now. “YEET!” Jey says it was a long, hard road. It was not easy. WrestleMania, Jey gave it all he had to beat Gunther. And Jey made him TAP! The fans cheer that! But Jey will be the first one to say that he is very grateful that he has this world title. He will show up every week, every day, and put in the work like he always has. And if you’re excited to have Jey Uso as your World Heavyweight Champion, then dammit, lemme hear ya say, “YEET!” “YEET!!” Wait! Sami Zayn is here! The fans cheer as the Underdog from the Underground returns!
Sami waves to the fans, high-fives a few in the front row, then goes to the ring to join Jey. The fans sing along with Sami’s song, and then Sami grabs himself a mic. Sami smiles as he looks at Jey, and then they hug it out! The fans cheer, and then they chant, “UCEY! UCEY!” “SAMI USO! SAMI USO!” Sami smiles again, and says he has so much he wants to say, he isn’t sure where to begin. First of all, not being here the last eight weeks or so, not being here while Jey was going through what he was going through with Gunther, Sami wants to know how hard that was for him. Sami wishes he could’ve been here.
And missing WrestleMania this year, that was also very hard on Sami. Sami and Jey aren’t that different. They’re gameday players. To be honest, Sami almost didn’t come to Vegas at all. But Sami had to, because he had to make sure that he was the first one to stand in this ring across from Jey, look him in the eyes, with that title on Jey’s shoulders, and say how proud he is of Jey Uso. The fans cheer, Jey thanks Sami, and Sami says Jey is his brother, his dawg, his Uce, he loves him, is proud of him, and knows Jey deserves that title! Sami knows it, Jey knows it, and everyone in this arena knows Jey deserves it!
The fans cheer and chant “You Deserve It!” Sami says it’s the Raw After Mania, not to get sentimental, but we are here to celebrate! So hit Jey’s music! “DAY ONE ISH!” The fans cheer, Sami and Jey hug it out again, and then they both go to the corners. The fans YEET with Jey & Sami, and it’s time to bounce! Sami hops off his corner first, and he looks at Jey. Jey hops down, they hug it out again, and the fans cheer. But wait, is that Jimmy? The fans fire up as #BigJim joins in! The three do the secret handshake, and then they group hug! Jimmy & Sami raise Jey’s hands in victory, and the fans fire up for this feel good moment!
Jey is on top of the world now that he’s World Heavyweight Champion, but how long will it last? Who will be the first one to step up to Main Event Jey Uso?
Backstage interview with Logan Paul.
After WrestleMania last night, Cathy Kelley congratulated him on the big win against AJ Styles, but does he feel he could’ve still done it without his friend and manager, Jeff, or the help from Karrion Kross? Logan asks what was that. What’s she implying? He still won, didn’t he? And we’re talking about what if’s? That’s irrelevant. He won. Next question. Then what is next for Logan? Whatever he wants, that’s what. Because this company knows he is the best and he is the future. He’ll face anyone anywhere. Anyone that he faces becomes a victim. He will continue his WrestleMania win streak. Logan is always confident, but will that ever change?
Backstage interview with AJ Styles.
In present, Jackie Redmond is with the Phenomenal One, and she says just 24 hours after his loss to Logan Paul, where is he after that? Styles says he won’t lie, it is a hard pill to swallow. But Logan plays his games, gets his lackeys involved, and Styles was prepared for that. But the truth is, Styles took an L. But he’ll move on, he’ll be okay. Because part of being phenomenal is being able to bounce back and- Karrion Kross interrupts! Kross asks if Styles said “bounce back.” Yeah, good bounce back from getting pinned by Logan Paul! Styles is literally the best of us, meaning Logan winning is so much more painful, because now, Styles has legitimized him!
Oh, really? Kross is the one who said Styles is the best of us, so does Kross expect Styles to go back a year ago and be that guy? Why is Kross so adamant about this? Styles hated who he was then. He’s never going back. Kross does not understand. If Styles used the brass knuckles to beat Logan, it would’ve meant nothing! If Kross wants to be angry at the world, fine. Don’t drag Styles down with you! In fact, go solve that problem yourself! Styles storms off, Scarlett calms Kross down, and Kross says, “Maybe I will.” What will Mr. Doomsday do if he’s to “save” WWE?
Raw returns and…
Gunther is berating Pat & Cole on commentary! The fans taunt Gunther, “YOU TAPPED OUT!” Gunther dares Cole to say something to his face. Cole asks why Gunther is so upset, Cole is just doing his job. Gunther storms up around the way, yanks Cole’s headset off, and Pat tries to stop this. But Gunther SHOVES Pat, then drags Cole into a SLEEPER! So Pat fires hands! The fans fire up as Pat stands up for Cole, and now refs, security, and producers rush out here! Adam Pearce tells Gunther to stand down, but Gunther just busts through to grab Pat! SLEEPER!! Gunther drags Pat down while security is now busy with Pat’s friends/entourage!!
The fans go nuts as Pat’s friends are only making this worse for Pat! Pearce tells Gunther to let Pat go, but Pat is already red in the face and out cold on the floor! Gunther refuses to let go, even as producers claw at the beefy arms wrapped around Pat’s neck! The fans tell Gunther off as he finally lets Pat go. Gunther paces, then he finally leaves through the crowd side. Fans boo, refs and security follow Gunther while the others check Pat. Pat coughs and sputters as he wakes up, and Pearce is chewing Gunther out. Fans remind Gunther, “You Tapped Out!” while Cole helps Pat to his feet. The fans cheer Pat while he’s helped to the back.
Pat needs a second as they make it to the ramp, coughing and gasping, but he gets back to his feet and keeps walking. The fans cheer his resilience, Pearce calls for more medical help just to be safe, and Pat takes another moment to catch his breath. What consequences will there be for Der Ring General after he lashed out against innocent commentary?
Raw returns again and…
Pat is still gasping for air, but he does get a drink of water to help with his throat. Cole and Pearce help Pat to the trainer’s room, and then Pat, his entourage, and refs go inside. Pearce tells Cole that Joe Tessitore can cover for Cole, Cole should get himself checked out. Cole tells Pearce, “How can we do our jobs when we’re not allowed to have an opinion? We’re not allowed to talk about this stuff? We’re not allowed to have fun? You gotta do something.” Pearce knows, he will handle this. Cole should just take the rest of the night off. Cole says no, he is not going to let Gunther bully him. Cole heads back for commentary and Pearce says good for Cole.
Cole returns to ringside and the fans cheer. Tessitore commends Cole for this, and they’ll do their best with the rest of the show from here.
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio w/ Judgment Day VS PENTA!
Twenty years ago, he was just a little boy whose loving and loyal father was fighting with Uncle Eddie for his future. And now, “Dirty Dom” is an Intercontinental Champion, just like both Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero. But will Dom’s first defense also be his last? Or will Dom not care about #CeroMiedo?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who has more Latino Heat!
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Dom talks a bit of trash, then he kicks Penta low! Dom CLUBS Penta, whips, hurdles, but Penta KICKS Dom out of the handspring! Penta fires up, but Dom fires back with hands! Dom stomps Penta in a corner, lets off as the ref counts, then whips corner to corner. Penta goes up and over, keeps moving, and he ducks’ n’ dodges. Penta RANAS Dom out of the ring and the fans fire up! Penta builds speed, but Dom is back to DROPKICK! Dom storms up but Penta bails out and the ref holds him back. But then Finn creeps up! The ref sees Finn and has him back off. Dom builds speed, but Penta GAMANGIRIS!
Dom staggers back, Penta climbs up, and Penta CROSSBODIES! Dom flounders back out, Penta builds speed again, and Penta FLIES! Down goes Dom and the fans fire up! Finn coaches Dom but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Penta SLING-DOGS Dom! Then GAMANGIRIS in the corner! Dom sits down, Penta runs and headstands, to DROPKICK! Penta drags Dom, covers, TWO! Dom stays in this but Penta stays calm. Finn coaches Dom but Penta drags Dom up! PENTA- NO, Dom slips free of the driver to shove, scoop and MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up while Dom and Penta go to corners. Dom runs up, but Penta SUPERKICKS, mule kicks, and then goes up! Penta calls his shot, jumps, but into a kick! Dom hits a TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Dom drags Penta to a drop zone, then goes up while fans actually cheer.
But Penta is up to GAMANGIRI! Dom wobbles, Penta climbs, but Dom fires body shots! Penta hops down to CHOP Dom! Penta then runs, jumps, and RANAS Dom away! The fans fire up, Penta runs in, DESTROYER! Dom flops down and the fans fire up again! Penta reaches out, but Dom rolls away to the outside! Dom stays safe and the fans rally up again. “CERO! MIEDO!” “DIRTY DOM!” Finn coaches Dom, Dom says look out! Penta RANAS Finn into Dom! The fans fire up and Penta drags Dom up. Penta puts Dom in, then he climbs up the corner again. But Carlito distracts the ref! JD MCDONAGH IS HERE!? JD SHOVES Penta down!!
Dom DROPKICSK Penta onto ropes, then dials it up to 619!! Dom goes up, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, DOM WINS!
Winner: Dominik Mysterio, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)
Just when it looked like Penta had the hot hand, Judgment Day pulls out the Irish Ace! Even Finn is surprised that his guy is back, and now this title stays with Judgment Day! Judgment Day celebrates on stage, and Finn feels like the odd man out for a moment. Will Judgment Day (not) smooth out the problems now that they’re back to full strength?
El Grande Americano has a new video.
“Rejoice! Despite insurmountable opposition from his jealous, desperate, rule-breaking foes, El Grande Americano has emerged victorious on the Grandest Stage of Them All! The children sang of his honesty and humility. The world stands in awe of his talent and honor! He has reclaimed his throne as the king of lucha libre. Today, we celebrate the legend, the icon, the hero, El Grande Americano!” Given the obvious AI art, photoshopped pictures and cheesy sepia film reel filter, this propaganda is not convincing anyone. But when and where will El Grande Americano face justice for what he did to Rey Fenix?
Seth Rollins heads to the ring!
We saw him arrive at the start of the night, and now Las Vegas sings along, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as The Visionary and his Wise Man make their way down the ramp. Rollins certainly did #BurnItDown when he got Heyman to burn the bridges with CM Punk and Roman Reigns on WrestleMania Saturday. Rollins revels in the singing as he struts around in his canary yellow suit. Heyman fetches a mic, the fans continue to sing, and Rollins continues to soak it all in. Some fans even chant, “Thank You, Seth! Thank You, Seth!” Others come back with “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” and “O T C! O T C!” but Heyman hands his mic to Rollins, like he used to do for The Tribal Chief.
Fans now chant “F YOU, HEYMAN!” but Heyman is merely amused by it. Rollins takes his time turning around to face the main camera, and he takes his sunglasses off to say, “I am a Visionary. I am a Revolutionary. I took a Wise Man from Roman Reigns. I stole CM Punk’s best friend. I am the winner of the main event of WrestleMania. I. Am.” CM PUNK IS HERE! The fans go nuts for Cult of Personality while Rollins gets ready for a fight! Punk has his hands taped up for one, too, and the brawl is on! The fans fire up as haymakers fly fast ‘n’ furious! Punk puts Rollins in a corner to fire hands from all sides!
Punk stomps a mudhole into Rollins, but Heyman creeps up. Punk stops stomping just in time to turn around and see Heyman. Heyman tells Punk that Heyman didn’t betray Punk, Punk ruined things for him and Roman! Punk storms up and shoves Heyman into a corner! But Rollins runs up and CLAWS Punk’s eyes! Rollins THROWS Punk down, the fans boo, but Rollins hits the CURB STOMP! Punk is down and Rollins stands over him, but now fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” Heyman picks the mic back up while fans chant, “We Want Roman!”
Heyman sighs, and says, “We are going to conclude the weekend of WrestleMania 41… by propelling the news all the way to WrestleMania 42! There is a NEW reigning, defending, undisputed number one top star in this entire industry! Ladies and gentlemen, Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins!” Heyman holds up Rollins’ hand in victory, then tosses the mic aside. BUT NOW ROMAN SHOWS UP!! Rollins is pissed off again, and he hurries to TOSS Punk out of the ring! Rollins prepares for round two, and Roman is making his way out here after all! Heyman steps back as Rollins stares Roman down, and here comes another brawl! No, wait, Roman dodges to SPEAR Rollins!!
The fans are thunderous and Heyman is in shock! Roman now runs up to SUPERMAN PUNCH Heyman!! Down goes The Wise Man and the fans fire up! Roman throws off the shirt, gets the fans even more fired up, and he aims again! “OOOAH~!” SPEAR FROM BRON BREAKER?!?! The Badass just took out the Tribal Chief! And then he stares down Rollins! The fans are going nuts, but Bron SPEARS PUNK!! Punk was back up only to get knocked back down, and Rollins grins as he pats Bron on the shoulder! “That’s my boy!” The Visionary has an attack dog with him now, and the fans are losing their minds!
Rollisn points out that Roman is up on the outside. Bron goes out there, but Roman UPPERCUTS Bron first! Bron staggers, but he stays on his feet! Bron then builds speed around the way, and uses that lap to SPEAR ROMAN THROUGH BARRIERS!!! The fans go nuts all over again, and Rollins says to get Roman’s ass back in the ring! Bron obeys and he drags Roman into the ring. Bron sets Roman up for Rollins, and Rollins tells Roman to watch what’s gonna happen to him! CURB STOMP for Punk again!! Rollins tells Roman to learn that the future of this business runs through him! CURB STOMP for Roman!!
The fans are torn, but Heyman now stands over his former best friends to embrace his new guys! Will these three soon take over the WWE together?
My Thoughts:
After a great WrestleMania Weekend, this Raw After Mania ended up being perhaps one of the best. My only gripe might be how they handled the Women’s Tag Team Championships. Bayley being “taken out” and Becky taking her place was fine. But then doing the tag title rematch here seemed random when we had NXT to look forward to. And then, Liv & Raquel win the belts back already, and Becky snaps on Lyra. I suppose if you look at this for Judgment Day, the title change needed to be tonight to coincide with what happened in the main event with Dom VS Penta. But now we don’t get the fun interaction of Tatum, Lyra and Becky I was hoping for.
What would it have hurt if Becky & Lyra didn’t defend the belts tonight, went to NXT and had a really fun match with Tatum & Gigi? Becky & Lyra, Liv & Raquel, neither team is losing to Tatum & Gigi. At least, I would think that’s the case… And then you can give Liv & Raquel their rematch later, and they still win like they did tonight, and then Becky snaps because “Lyra let her down.” But I suppose we’re fast-tracking to Becky VS Lyra for the Intercontinental Championship. And they kinda have to, given Backlash is May 10, just 20 days away. Maybe Becky wins that to reestablish herself and also juice up that title.
Great promo from John Cena, and honestly, I can’t help but agree with Cena on a lot of his points towards the fans. Also, I like how he explained he has 27 remaining dates/appearances, not matches. And of course Orton was next for Cena, the signs were all there: Backlash is in St. Louis, Orton’s hometown; Cena teased it with saying “Ruthless Aggression,” the era both men rose to fame in; and Cena and Orton have faced each other so many times, they gotta get one last one in. And on top of that, Orton is a fan favorite that won’t be hurt by a loss to Cena because Orton’s been around just as long, this will be a good one.
Great stuff with New Day, including passing by Karrion Kross. Alpha Academy coming out and wanting a title match, that was already a bit fishy right from the start. RUSEV returning to annihilate Alpha Academy and “cancel” the world tag title match was quite the way to return, mostly because of how big and beefy Otis is. Rusev VS Otis will be a good match to help get Rusev back into WWE action, and then Rusev can go for whatever title he wants. I’m thinking it should be the World Heavyweight Championship, though that might be a tough choice given Jey Uso only just got the belt. Speaking of Jey, good promo but much better moment between him, Sami and Jimmy. Though, I did appreciate the tiniest tease they gave of Sami going Heel in the absence of Kevin Owens.
Great promo from Iyo, and what a great surprise to see Vaquer. They had an awesome match, but given they’re both champions and they’re both so awesome, it had to be “ruined” by Roxie showing up. But at the same time, what a surprise that Giulia also showed up. Roxie VS Vaquer for tomorrow night is an interesting move, and Giulia got to beat up on Iyo a bit more. I’m thinking both Roxie and Giulia are just one step away from being called up to main roster, and probably to Raw for the Women’s World Championship. Great save from Rhea, and maybe we get some Rhea & Iyo VS Giulia & Roxie before shaking out a title story.
Good promo from Logan Paul to dismiss the interference on his match, as a Heel would/should. And good response from Styles, only for Kross to interrupt. I don’t know if we get another Styles VS Kross match, or maybe Kross goes wild and goes after other people, but there’s still some intrigue here. Also, Kross had quite the rant as part of the WrestleMania post show, so I hope WWE uses that to push him forward towards things like title feuds. Gunther going after Cole and Pat was certainly a wild direction to take his story. I’m not sure what kind of meta commentary they’re making, it has actually been a long time since a WWE commentator got into it with a wrestler, other than perhaps when Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett got physical.
And as for Gunther and Pat specifically, maybe Pat is gonna get into ring shape so he and Gunther can have it out over the summer. In the meantime, I think Gunther is kayfabe suspended, that’ll let him stay home with wife and newborn child for a bit, so good for him. Hilarious El Grande Americano vignette, all the elements make it such an obvious troll but you can bet someone out there will still get mad. Hopefully we can still get El Grande VS Rey Mysterio, though I’m not sure if Backlash is too soon. Maybe Grande faces Dragon Lee or some other luchador on Rey’s behalf, and then we can arrange El Grande VS Rey Mysterio for either Worlds Collide or Money in the Bank in Los Angeles for June, all commemorating WWE acquiring AAA.
Great stuff with Dom VS Penta for the Intercontinental Championship, but something felt like Finn was going to try and screw Dom out of the title. JD McDonagh showing up was a great surprise, especially given how he got hurt hitting that desk SO hard. Finn himself seemed so surprised (in kayfabe), and we have some more intrigue in this Judgment Day dysfunction. And then a great closing segment with Rollins & Heyman making their debut as the new duo. Punk of course interrupted and we got a great brawl there. And then great stuff with Roman showing up right as the credits were showing up. It has been a minute since HHH has done something like this, and this actually ended up the longest episode of Netflix Raw because of it.
Bron Breakker helping Rollins fight off Roman and Punk was some wild stuff, mostly because I never thought Bron would ever join someone else. I could see a tag match of Punk & Roman VS Rollins & Bron, but maybe not for some time as Roman still isn’t really known for doing matches that often. That is to say, not sure Backlash is big enough, but perhaps MITB or SummerSlam are. And already, there are ideas about what kind of faction Rollins is going to make, perhaps as a second try at what he had with Buddy Murphy and Austin Theory, but just no “Monday Night Messiah” gimmick.
My Score: 9.2/10
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Mitchell’s NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku Results & Report! (4/19/25)
Parting is such sweet sorrow…
There are more goodbyes than just The Ace’s Final Road.
NJPW already knows Hiroshi Tanahashi will retire with this year, but his final match with Jeff Cobb will also be Jeff Cobb’s farewell to NJPW! Will The Ace never tire out? Or will he take a Tour of the Islands?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 8 Man Tag: Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Yuji Nagata & Tiger Mask VS Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Katsuya Murashima & Daiki Nagai; Tenza, Kojima, Nagata & Tiger Mask win.
- 8 Man Tag: Toru Yano, Boltin Oleg, YOH & Master Wato VS TMDK; Yano, Oleg, Yoh & Wato win.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Jeff Cobb; Tanahashi wins.
- Six Man Tag: Bullet Club War Dogs VS House of Torture; House of Torture wins.
- Six Man Tag: Hirooki Goto, El Desperado & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Callum Newman, Templario & Jakob Austin Young; Goto, Desperado & Taguchi win.
- 10 Man Elimination Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino, Taichi, Taka Michinoku & YOSHI-HASHI; LIJ wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Jeff Cobb!
The Ace’s Final Road continues on, but it would seem the Imperial Unit has hit the end of his run in NJPW. Will the President give Cobb a proper sendoff? Or is there one last Tour of the Islands planned?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “COBBU! COBBU!” Tanahashi nods, and Cobb is emotional hearing that. Cobb and Tanahashi circle, tie up, and Tanahashi waistlocks. But Cobb’s a bit too big to lift even for The Ace. Cobb walks over to the ROPEBREAK, and Tanahashi lets go. The fans applaud and the two reset. They tie up, Tanahashi wrenches and wristlocks, but Cobb powers through, wrenches and wristlocks in return, then hammerlocks to headlock. Tanahashi puts Cobb on the ropes, the ref counts, and Tanahashi lets go cleanly again. The fans applaud the continued sportsmanship, and the two reset again.
Cobb runs up, and he SLINGBLADES?! Cover, TWO!! The “Cobby Cat” strikes again but Tanahashi survives his own move. Cobb whips Tanahashi, Tanahashi grabs ropes, but Cobb runs up. Tanahashi BOOTS Cobb, runs up, but Cobb scoops! Cobb SLAMS Tanahashi, and then air guitars before the GACHIMUCHI- NO, Tanahashi avoids the moonsault! Then Tanahashi sets up, to MOONSAULT!? But Cobb moves so Tanahashi belly flops on the floor! The fans fire up while both men are pulling out all the stops. Cobb steps on Tanahashi, pretends he didn’t see Tanahashi there, and then brings Tanahashi up.
Cobb ROCKS Tanahashi with a forearm, then headlocks. Cobb brings Tanahashi to the ropes to show everyone as he messes with Tanahashi’s hair. Cobb then CLUBS Tanahashi, brings him around, and suplexes. Cobb holds Tanahashi up, the fans cheer as Cobb marches around with him, and then Cobb pops Tanahashi for a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Tanahashi stays in this but Cobb stays on him with a GROUND COBRA! Cobb uses Tanahashi as the guitar, then CLUBS him in the ribs and chest! Cobb eggs Tanahashi on, and Tanahashi growls and rises up. Tanahashi fires body shots and forearms, but Cobb just HEADBUTTS back!
Tanahashi staggers away to a corner, and Cobb runs up, only for Tanahashi to dodge! Tanahashi dropkicks Cobb’s legs! Tanahashi then grabs one, and Cobb asks for mercy! Cobb apologizes, but Tanahashi says bye-bye! DRAGON SCREW! The fans cheer while Cobb clutches his leg. Tanahashi storms up on Cobb to fire more fast hands! Tanahashi then says, “MY POWER!” And he SCOOP SLAMS Cobb! The fans fire up as Tanahashi climbs the corner. Tanahashi hits the SUNSET SENTON! Cover, TWO! Cobb is tougher than that but Tanahashi gets moving. But Cobb ROCKS Tanahashi! Cobb winds up, he runs, but Tanahashi dodges the slingblade!
Tanahashi waistlocks, Cobb switches, but Tanahashi throws elbows. Cobb picks Tanahashi up to SLAM him down, and FALLING HAMMER! Cover, TWO! Tanahashi stays in this, but the GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULT hits! Cover, TWO!! Tanahashi survives the double impact, but Cobb looms over him. Cobb drags Tanahashi up, fires his own fast hand combo, then scoops to SLAM Tanahashi! Cobb grins as he looks to the corner. The fans fire up as Cobb hops up, air guitar and the pose, SUNSET FLOP as Tanahashi moves! Tanahashi runs, but Cobb grabs tights! Cobb reels Tanahashi in, but Tanahashi elbows free!
Cobb SHOTEIS! Tanahashi SHOTEIS! Tanahashi hits a TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! The fans fire up as Tanahashi goes up the corner! But Cobb stands! Tanahashi HIGH FLY ATTACKS, but Cobb catches him! Cobb pops Tanahashi up, shifts around, and ATHLETIC- SLINGBLADE?!? Cover, TWO!! Tanahashi rises, the fans fire up, and Tanahashi runs to SLING- NO, Cobb gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! But Tanahashi rises again! SLING- NO, Cobb scoops Tanahashi, but then pops him around again! TOUR OF THE ISLANDS!! Cobb roars, but he’s not done!! Cobb ripcords Tanahashi for the RIPCORD- CRADLE COUNTER!! TANAHASHI WINS!!
Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi, by pinfall
Cobb got cocky and it to cost him! Tanahashi still tells Cobb he’s proud of him and of Cobb’s time here in NJPW. The two shake hands and hug it out while the fans cheer. Tanahashi’s Final Road rolls on, and The United Empire is here to say farewell to their friend. Cobb is handed a mic, and Chris Charleton is there to interpret. Cobb says he was not expecting to lose tonight. But first and foremost, he wants to thank the people that don’t even get seen by the fans. The NJPW staff, the music team, the NJPW World techs, the boys ‘n’ girls in the back, and all the wrestlers Cobb calls “family.” The fans applaud and Cobb says Chris’s Japanese is good.
Cobb takes a moment before he says he had a speech ready, but he’s kinda blanking out from the pressure. Online, there has been an outpouring of love, #ThankYouCobb. But really, he should be thanking each and every one of the fans. Cobb gets emotional again while Chris translates for him. Cobb knows it’s a bit of a crappy situation, but he wants Callum Newman to know, he’s got the ball, so run with it. Cobb lets Chris translate now, and then Cobb wraps by thanking the Empire members here, from Khan, to Templario, to “Jakob Change Your Name,” to Akira and to Callum.
And lastly, Cobb says this is not goodbye, but more see you later. Thank you, NJPW. Thank you, fans. Domo arigato gozaimasu! The fans cheer for Cobb one more time, and he bows deeply to them all. When and where will we see Cobb in the ring, any ring, again?
10 Man Elimination Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino, Taichi, Taka Michinoku & YOSHI-HASHI!
Well, not only is The Ace on his Final Road, but it would seem Tetsuya Naito and Bushi are on their own way out of NJPW. Then will they and their amigos start their Road to Wrestling Dontaku with a celebration? Or will the Heat Storm, Roughneck, Holy Emperor, Blue Playmaker and Headhunter make this anything but tranquilo?
The teams sort out and there’s a lot of entrance attire to put aside. Once Naito is done putting the pants away, LIJ fist bumps while Just4Guys/Hontai shake hands. Yuya steps up against Naito and the fans fire up already. Naito and Yuya stare down while the fans cheer “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” Naito and Yuya step up, but then Naito tags to Bushi. The fans cheer Bushi on now, he circles with Yuya, but then Bushi tags out to Yota. The fans rally as Yuya and Yota feel things out, giving us a taste of their IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship match. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and Yuya wrenches Yota to a wristlock.
Yota slips around, full nelsons, but Yuya breaks that to hammerlock. Yota reaches back to facelock, then he wrenches again. Yuya rolls, wrenches, and arm-drags Yota down. But Yota headscissors! Yuya kips free, and the fans cheer the standoff. Yota and Yuya reset, tie up, and Yota headlocks. Yuya powers up and out, drops down, then hurdles over to arm-drag again! The fans cheer as Yuya has the armlock. Yota fights up, fights around, but Yuya brings him over and Taka tags in. Taka kicks Yota, CLUBS him, then stomps him. Taka knees low, runs, but Yota dropkicks a leg out! LIJ rushes in and BLASTS Hontai! Then they bring Taka to the ropes!
Hontai rushes in to save Taka! The fans fire up as everyone fights at the ropes, and Taka lands safe on the apron! Taka scurries around the way and back into the ring! The fans cheer, but then Takagi & Yota split the wishbone! Hiromu tags in, he brings Taka up and CHOPS! Hiromu whips corner to corner, runs up and LARIATS! Hiromu snapmares and runs to basement dropkick! The fans fire up and Hiromu brings Naito in. They double whip to TENDEDERO! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up as Hiromu bumps Taka off buckles, then he tags Takagi. Takagi RAMS into Taka again and again, but Taka fires body shots.
Takagi HEADBUTTS Taka down, then suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Takagi sits Taka up, runs to BLAST Shota, and the fans cheer! Takagi drags Taka up to HEADBUTT the arm, then wrench it. Tag to Bushi and he CLUBS the arm. Bushi CLUBS Taka down, stomps him, then has the legs. Bushi stands on Taka’s groin! Red Shoes reprimands, Bushi steps off at 4, then stomps Taka around. Tag to Naito and the fans rally as he brings Taka up. Naito cravats Taka, then Hiromu sits in the ropes. Hiromu claims Hontai is up to something, Red Shoes looks over, and Naito SMACKS Taka off Hiromu’s boots!
Taichi protests, but Naito throws hands on Taka. Taka tries to hit back but there’s not much there. Naito CLUBS Taka, but Taka fires a flurry! Naito just ROCKS Taka! Naito runs, but Taka goes the other way to BOOT Naito down! The fans rally up, hot tag to Taichi! Taichi runs at Naito in the corner and BOOTS him! Yota gets in, kicks Taichi then whips, but Taichi BOOTS Yota! Takagi runs up, Taichi dodges to wrench and HOOK KICK! Hiromu gets up but Taichi BLASTS him! Bushi backs off, but Naito CLUBS Taichi. Naito whips, but Taichi reverses to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up while Naito crawls.
Taichi paces, waits on Naito to sit up, but Naito ducks the buzzsaw! Naito shoves Taichi, Bushi trips him up! Bushi tags in and stomps Taichi around. Bushi ROCKS Taichi, whips, but Taichi grabs ropes. Bushi runs up again but Taichi BOOTS him down! Taichi tags Hashi and Hashi drags Bushi up. Hashi ROCKS and CLUBS Bushi, whips him, but Bushi reveres. Hashi dodges to ELBOW Bushi, then runs, but into a DROPKICK! LIJ blasts Hontai’s corner again! Hashi rolls out under the bottom rope, Bushi BLASTS him off the apron, then Bushi builds speed. But Hashi gets back in to CLOBBER Bushi!
Hashi drags Bushi up, hooks a leg, but Bushi fights free! Hashi blocks a kick, ducks the enzigiri, but the REWIND HEEL hits! Bushi runs in from the corner, but Hashi stops the Code Breaker! Taka joins in, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO!! Bushi survives, but Hashi clamps on the BUTTERFLY LOCK! Bushi endures, fights around, and Naito gets on the apron, only for Taichi to BOOT him down! Taichi intercepts Hiromu, and Bushi TAPS! Hashi ELIMINATES Bushi! Takagi CLOBBERS Hashi, then drops ELBOW after ELBOW! Takagi SENTONS but misses as Hashi moves! Shota storms in and stomps Takagi!
Shota drags Takagi up to UPPERCUT, and Hashi CHOPS! Hashi & Shota double whip, then Hashi runs up, only to be put on the apron! Takagi CLOBBERS Shota, then runs up on Hashi! Hashi RAMS Takagi, they trade forearms, but then Takagi HOTSHOTS Hashi! Hashi holds onto the ropes, then ROCKS Takagi! Takagi staggers, Shota runs up, but Takagi throws him into Hashi! Hashi falls to the floor, Takagi ELIMINATES Hashi! The teams are even again after that friendly fire, and Takagi rolls Shota! TWO, and things speed up! Takagi ELBOWS, JABS, and YUKON LARIATS! The fans fire up while Takagi fires up, “TOKI GA KITA!”
The fans rally as Takagi runs up, but he blocks a boot to then LARIAT! JAB, CHOP, repeat, then Takagi JABS, JABS, JABS, and CHOPS! Takagi brings Shota up, suplexes, but Shota fights it so Takagi hits the TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO! Shota stays in this but Takagi stays focused. The fans join in with “OI! OI! OI!” and Takagi storms up on Shota. Takagi pump handles but Shota fights the lift. Shota switches, Takagi fires elbows, but Shota ducks! Shota wrenches and SWINGING NECKBREAKERS! The fans are torn but Shota drags Takagi up. Shota CHOPS Takagi in the corner, CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Shota whips corner to corner, runs up, and UPPERCUTS!
Shota reels Takagi in, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Shota clamps on an STF! Takagi endures, fights around, and he drags Shota along towards the ropes! ROPEBREAK, the fans cheer, and Shota lets go. Shota brings Takagi up, but Takagi denies the tornado DDT! Shota fires forearms to ROCK Takagi again and again, but Takagi just headbutts the buckles to fire up! The fans fire up and Shota fires another forearm, only for Takagi to fire back! Shota headbutts the buckles to fire up! The forearms start flying again, but then Takagi fires boxing elbows! Takagi ROCKS Shota, but Shota fires boxing elbows now!
Shota ROCKS Takagi, then runs, but Takagi follows! LARIAT at the ropes! Takagi runs, Shota follows, LARIAT at the ropes! Shota runs, but DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Neither man falls, so DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! Shota roars, but Takagi ELBOWS! JABS! YUKON- SHOTA LARIATS! But Takagi’s up to PUMPING BOMBER! Shota is in a daze but he manages to stand, and he swats a lariat to ENZIGIRI! Takagi rebounds to SLIDING LARIAT! Shota staggers back up, but Takagi whips him. Shota reverses and reels Takagi in, TORNADO DDT! But Takagi’s right up, and he PUMPING BOMBERS Shota and himself up and out! DOULBE ELIMINATION!!
The fans go nuts as we go to 3v3 now. Yuya and Yota step back in and the fans rally. Yota grins, runs up, but Yuya dodges to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Yuya whips, Yota reverses, but Yuya goes up and over. Yuya arm-drags, then DROPKICKS! Yuya roars and the fans fire up again! Yuya reels Yota in but Yota fights the saido. Yuya still hits a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Yuya drags Yota back up, clinches, but Yota fires elbow after elbow to get free. Then he SUPER- NO, Yuya blocks! Yuya swings, but into the BACKBREAKER! FLATLINER! But he avoids the stomp! Yuya CHOPS then runs, but Yota SUPERKICKS himdown!
LIJ BLASTS Hontai’s corner again, and Yota looms over Yuya. Yota drags Yuya up, bumps him off buckles, then hoists him up top. Yota CHOPS, then he fires up before climbing up. The fans rally up, and Yuya fires forearms! Yota falls back, stands up, and he avoids Yuya’s leap! Yuya comes back, into the GENE TRIGGER! Yota TOSSES Yuya, but Yuya lands on the apron! Hiromu lets Yota know that, so Yota goes up the corner! Yota aims for an APRON MARLOWE- NO, Yuya dodges! Yuya CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Yota ROCKS Yuya, but Yuya fires up! Yuya DOUBLE CHOPS! And DOUBLE CHOPS! And DOUBLE CHOPS!
Yota SLAPS Yuya! And then swings, but into the cording hold! Yuya grabs the other arm but Yota resists! Yota HEADBUTTS again and again, then DOUBLE HEADBUTTS hit! Both men fall, another DOUBLE ELIMINATION!! Now it’s just TakaTaichi VS Naito & Hiromu! The fans rally up as the four stare down. Hiromu runs up, but into TENDEDERO! Naito dodges but then Taichi BOOTS him down! TakaTaichi double whip to DOUBLE BOOT! Taka has Hiromu but Hiromu fires forearms! Taka pokes Hiromu in the eyes! Taka whips Hiromu to a corner, but Hiromu blocks the shining wizard!
Hiromu runs, RANA, but Taka SHOVES it down! JUST FACELOCK!! Taka CLUBS away on Hiromu, but Naito stomps Taka down! Taichi runs up but Naito kicks him and throws him out! Naito kicks Taka, he and Hiromu double whip, but Taka redirects! And redirects! But then Naito & Hiromu undo Tendedero to let Taka pass! Taka comes back, ducks Tendedero, and he waistlocks Naito. Naito switches, shoves Taka at Hiromu and Hiromu wrenches. Pump handle, HIROMU-CHAN ROLL! Cover, Hiromu ELIMINATES Taka! And that leaves it 2v1, Hiromu & Naito against Taichi! Taichi paces as he considers his options.
Taichi rushes in, but into TENDEDERO! Naito & Hiromu double whip Taichi to a corner, and Hiromu runs to LARIAT! Naito ROCKS Taichi, ENZIGIRIS, and Hiromu SUPERKICKS! Hiromu gives Naito the boost for the TOR- Well, no, the tornado fails but the DDT still hits! Hiromu brings Taichi up, suplexes, but Taichi fights it! Taichi suplexes, but Hiromu fights it! They end up by the ropes! Hiromu is on the apron, Naito runs up, but Taichi dodges and Naito BLASTS Hiromu! Hiromu falls and is ELIMINATED! Friendly fire in return for before, and the fans fire up as it is Taichi and Naito 1v1!
Taichi and Naito reset, and the fans cheer for “NA-I-TO!” as hard as they can. Naito fires a forearm, but Taichi fires back! Naito fires another, so Taichi fires back! Naito and Taichi both smirk as the shots keep going back and forth! Taichi then KCIKS, but Naito still throws forearms! KICK, forearm, repeat, but then Naito ROCKS Taichi again and again! Naito SLAPS Taichi! Taichi SOBATS! Naito fires the heavy elbow, but Taichi URAKENS! Naito runs, Taichi BOOTS him down, then Taichi drags Naito back up, just so he can AX- NO, Naito lifts Taichi, but Taichi fights off the atomic drop! Taichi shoves Naito to then AX BOMBER! Cover, TWO!
Naito survives but Taichi runs, and SLIDING AX BOMBERS! Taichi fires up, the fans are torn, but Taichi suplexes! Naito fights free to kick low! Naito uses the ropes to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up and Naito drags Taichi up. Naito fires those heavy elbows again and again! Naito has Taichi down in the corner, then climbs up. Naito reels Taichi in, but Taichi sneaks the pants off! GAMANGIRI! Naito falls off the corner, but he holds onto the ropes! Naito dangles off the apron but his feet do not touch the floor! Taichi fires shots, Naito ROCKS him in return! Taichi runs up, Naito slides under! Naito DUMPS Taichi over!
Taichi is on the apron but Naito fires a flurry! HOTSHOT! Taichi wobbles, but he ROCKS Naito! Naito ROCKS Taichi, HOTSHOTS again, then ROLLING KICKS! Taichi falls, LIJ WINS!
Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon, by ring out
It came down to the leaders as the last men, but the Uncontrollable Charisma found a way to win for the team! LIJ regroups and Naito is given the mic. “Buenas tardes, Korakuen Hall!” The fans cheer, and Naito says, “First and foremost… Bushi, why don’t you say something to the fans?” The fans applaud and Bushi takes a quick drink of water before he takes up the mic. “Now that I have this time, I’ll say this. As previously announced by NJPW, my departure was a decision made after a lot of thought. I have no regrets.” The fans applaud that, and Bushi continues, “My feelings haven’t changed since I spoke here 10 years ago. It’s been a deeply fulfilling experience.”
The fans applaud that, too, and Bushi says, “This Dontaku tour is only getting started. When I step into this ring, I’ll show my gratitude in my own way. Thank you.” The fans applaud again, and Bushi hands the mic back to Naito. Naito also notes that the Road to Wrestling Dontaku has just begun. He and Bushi will be leaving NJPW after May 4th. “Whether Bushi and I will compete in this ring again or not, you already know, don’t you? Yes, the answer is of course, TRANQUILO! Assen na yo!” The fans applaud Naito being Naito even now. Naito then asks if they want to do the roll call, and the fans cheer!
Naito notes they haven’t had one at all this year, so this will be the first roll call of 2025. Are you ready? The fans cheer, so Naito says that the only way to close out tonight in Korakuen Hall is naturally with… “Bushi! Hiromu! Takagi! Titan! Yota! Y Naito! NOSOTROS! LOS! INGOBERRRRRRNABLEEEEES~! DE! JA! PON!!” The fans cheer the first LIJ roll call of 2025, but will we get more of them before May 4th? Will we get one on May 4th?
My Thoughts:
A great night to kick off the Road to Wrestling Dontaku, though of course it had to be on one of the busiest weekends of the year. Great goodbye match for Cobb with Tanahashi. It was a big awkward because while Tanahashi is still going to retire this year, Cobb was leaving, and so Cobb leaving NJPW trumps Tanahashi retiring, meaning Cobb had to lose. It’s the unwritten tradition of pro-wrestling. Very good farewell promo from Cobb, too, and I can’t wait to see where he goes next. Word is, it isn’t AEW, and perhaps the WWE rumors have still been true all along, they just leaked out way too soon.
And then very good 10 Man Elimination Tag in the main event, and it works out that LIJ won. Naito & Bushi needed a chance to address the fans about their own departure from NJPW, and so giving them the win so they can do a main event promo was fitting. In my estimation, I don’t see Naito going to any other company, even if it’s another Japanese based company. He’s done plenty in his career, he’s pushed his body pretty hard, so he needs to enjoy retirement, or at least make a lateral movement to be working with Young Lions in the NJPW Dojo as a teacher. Bushi, could probably keep going a little longer, or he could also call it a day on the other hand, only Bushi really knows how his body feels.
My Score: 8.8/10
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